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

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 ISSN-07458800 VOLUME 83 NUMBER 26

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We hold these truths to be self- evident: That all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty and the Pursuit of happiness — The Declaration of Independence in Co i gress, July 4, 1776

Governor Bush Signs Fraternal Proclamation On June 6, Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar (front row, far right), Supreme Lodge Vice President Leonard Mikeska (front row, governor's left) and SPJST Executive Assistant Kathy Fritz (second from left) participated in a Texas fraternal Congress (TFC) ceremony in Austin during which a proclamation was issued by Governor Bush's office recognizing the contribution of fraternal benefit societies in Texas. They were part of a delegation of approximately 20 other individuals representing ten fraternal benefit societies in Texas, including: Catholic Family Fraternal,

Catholic Life, Catholic Union of Texas, International Order of Foresters, Knights of Columbus, Lutheran Brotherhood, Polish National Alliance, Sons of Hermann, and the United Transportation Union. Brother Mikeska is currently serving as President of the Texas Fraternal Congress, a state-wide association of fraternal benefit societies domiciled in the state of Texas. Representing approximately 600,000 Texans, the TFC and its member societies have long been recognized for promoting patriotism and civic responsibility in the communities which they serve.

This week, SPJST members join with men, women and I children all over the United States to celebrate the birth of our great nation.

Happy Birthday, U.SA!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE 1.995 SPJST GRADUATES

HEATHER KAY GRIFFITH Heather is a member of Lodge 148, Blessing and a graduate of Tidehaven High School. She is the daughter of Linda and Lewis Griffith and the granddaughter of Johnnie and Marie Nedbalek, Raymond and Evelynn Griffith and Mary Ann Griffith.

Heather's future plans are to pursue a career as a doctor of neurology and a researcher.

LAMAR A. HERVEY

JAMES KORTIS

ASHLEY VICTORICK

Lamar is a member of Lodge 13, Dime Box and a graduate of Dime Box High School. He is the son of Virginia Shows and the grandson of Alene Cottrell.

Lamar's future plans are to pursue a career in veterinary medicine.

James is a member of Lodge 47, Seaton and a graduate of Rogers High School. He is the son of George and Wanda Kortis and the grandson of Bertha and Freeman Fuessel and the late Alfred and Georgie Kortis and Ernest Janes.

James's future plans are to enlist in the Marines, followed by basic training in San Diego, California.

Ashley is a member of Lodge 9, Snook and a graduate of Snook High School. He is the son of Donnie and Janice Victorick and the grandson of the late Oscar and Mary Woodburn Albright and the late Steve and Vlasta Adamek Victorick.

Ashley's future plans include attending Blinn Junior College and later transferring to Texas A&M University.

2/VESTNIK-Wednesday, July 5, 1995

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

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Life Insurance: Showing You Care

Are There Any Questions?

We received a letter a couple of weeks ago from Brother Barry Koch, who is a sales representative for Lodge 203, San Antonio North-Central. Included with his correspondence was a special insurance feature which recently appeared in Newsweek magazine. The section, titled "The Top Questions Asked About Life Insurance" provides answers to some of the most frequently raised questions by prospective purchasers of life insurance.

Free reprints of the article may be obtained by writing Special Sections, Newsweek, 251 West 57th Street, New York, New York 10019-1894.

Thanks, Brother Koch, for calling this item to our attention.

Purchasing insurance is a good way to care for the people we love. But sometimes, even the most wellplanned insurance program becomes outdated. For that reason, it's a good idea to occasionally review your certificate and see if it still fits your changing needs.

There are essentially two things that can cause an individual or a family to outgrow their coverage: (1.) A change in family status due to a marriage, birth or death and (2.) Inflation.

Sometimes, a marriage, death, birth, or divorce may affect the original beneficiary and settlement arrangements as outlined by the certificate. It's a good idea to check if the arrangements you made ten, twenty-maybe even fifty years ago-are still okay, or will the insurance proceeds be going to the wrong peopleor be paid out in a way that makes little sense ...

Unless you deal with life insurance on a regular basis, it can be an intimidating and difficult subject to discuss. It is for that very reason that we regularly utilize our lodge meetings, district meetings and the Vestnik to address and explain the practical benefits of the life insurance products offered by the SPJST. For detailed information on the many and varied insurance plans available through SPJST, contact your local lodge sales representative. If you don't know who that happens to be, contact the Home Office at 1 (800) 72 - SPJST to have a sales representative in your area contact you. ***

"Plans are underway for another funfilled day of food, performances, music, and socializing," reports Program Director Larry Laznovsky. Brother Laznovsky, as many of you know, is a member of Lodge 135, Ennis, where he serves as a sales representative and fraternal activities coordinator.

"We are looking for individuals and groups from around the state who would like to perform traditional Czech songs, dances, and other kinds of performances or demonstrations," he says.

What a wonderful opportunity this can be for your adult lodge or youth group to showcase its talents. If you are interested in performing, please contact Brother Laznovsky before September 1, by calling him at (214) 878-5987 or writing him at P.O. Box 205, Ennis, Texas 7510.

This year's late afternoon dance music during Czech Day will be donated by the Vanek Polka Band, reports Brother Laznovsky.

"We'll also have special guests from the Czech Republic. Mark your calendars and join us for this entertaining event," he says. *** Want a Pen Pal? One of the items that came out of this year's Publication Committee meeting was that of a regular "Pen Pals" section in the Vestnik. The idea is to provide an opportunity for members-of all agesto meet and get to know other people with similar or varied interests ...

If this sounds like something that you may be interested in, please send your name, address, and a brief listing of subjects that interest you. For instance: baking, dancing, genealogy, hobbies, travel, etc. Send your pen pal information to: Pen Pals c/o Vestnik P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 - 0100 Hopefully, we'll get some good replies to this project. Listings received will be posted in an upcoming issue. ***

"It's a good idea to occasionally review your certificate and see if it still fits your changing needs."

Showcase Your Group's Talents The 1995 Czech Day at the State Fair of Texas, sponsored by the American Czech Culture Society, will be on Sunday, October 8.

Fix the Problem, Not the Blame "We all make mistakes. However, one of the biggest mistakes you can make is to fix the blame and not the problem. John Wooden, the famous coach of the UCLA basketball team, once said, 'No one is defeated until he Starts blaming someone else.'

"Approach every problem from overhead with a positive outlook Look for the real cause of the problem and focus yourself on coming up with a positive, longlasting solution."

-Robert Schuller

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Readers Write

Around the Districts

Confidence, Teamwork, and Determination

District Seven Members Invited to SPJST Family Night at the Ball Game

by W.J• "Bill" Malina By now almost everyone in Texas and Florida, as well as sports fans all over the world, know about the amazing and unprecedented Houston Rockets basketball team's victory and world championship. The Rockets accomplished something that had never before been done in the NBA playoffs—being seeded as low as sixth (out of eight) and defeating the team (the San Antonio Spurs) with the season's best won/loss record in the Western Conference, and then defeating the team (the Orlando Magic) with the season's best won/loss record in the Eastern Conference.

There are three ingredients that made this possible—Confidence, Teamwork, and Determination.

Confidence, teamwork, and determination are the essential elements of all successful organizations—from the smallest companies to the largest, marriages, sports teams, governments, and last but not least, fraternal lodges. The San Antonio Spurs and the Orlando Magic must be considered successful, even if they did not win the world title. They, in their own right, are true champions, they, too, possessed confidence, teamwork, and determination.

What was the difference between them and the Rockets? Talent and ability?

Better coaching? Pride? I don't think so.

The key and critical difference was "team spirit," or brotherhood which is the strongest form of fraternalism.

Another key element that cannot be overlooked is fan support and appreciation. What has that got to do with our fraternity? Simple, it gives us an excellent example to live by. The sports fans represent the general membership, while the players and coaches represent the lodge officers and committees.

The success of our fraternity depends upon the management teams of our local lodges. The lodge officers and committees comprise the management team of our fraternity. They must appreciate their leadership roles with confidence in their abilities, do it in an atmosphere of teamwork, and pursue the goals of the fraternity with determination. When teamwork develops out of or results in a fraternal spirit, individual confidence and determination become team confidence and determination. To this must he added member support and appreciation. Human beings work and function better when their efforts are appreciated. With such attitudes, success is assured.

(Brother Malina is a member of Lodge 88, Houston.)

—S PJST-

Here's Your Ticket to Participate in

COUPON

Summer Marathon '95 i SPJST members are encouraged to be a part

Want to have great family fun and support a worthy cause at the same time?

You say it can't be done? Well, think again. SPJST District Seven, Lodge 203 (San Antonio North-Central) and the San Antonio Missions Baseball Club welcome you Sunday, July 30, 1995, to an evening of low-cost family entertainment. The FIRST ANNUAL SPJST FAMILY NIGHT begins at 6:05 p.m. at the new San Antonio Municipal Stadium located off Highway 90 and Callaghan Road in San Antonio, Texas. The Missions will be playing the Tulsa Travelers in a game that will also bring the arrival of the San Antonio Spurs Coyote.

Game tickets are $3 and may be purchased from any District Seven sales representative: State Field Manager Jim Wiest; or by calling 1 (210) 979-0970.

Tickets may be purchased with either cash or a check made payable to the San Antonio Missions. $1 from each ticket will benefit the SPJST Scholarship Fund.

Deadline for purchasing tickets at the $3 price is July 15, 1995.

To get to the stadium, take Highway 90 West and exit Callaghan Road. The stadium is in front of you off the expressway. For those who are not familiar with this area of San Antonio, the stadium is between Kelly and Lackland Air Force Bases, but on the apposite side of Highway 90.

Also, please note that YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE AN SPJST MEMBER TO ATTEND, so invite your family and friends who are both members and nonmembers. We have many more exciting events planned. Hopefully those who are not members will want to become members.

Sit back, relax and enjoy a fun-packed family outing. See you there.

Fraternally, Barry K. Koch, FIC Sales Representative, District Seven —SPJST-

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.

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SPJST MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES

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(Certificates Issued Prior to 4-1-93)

5.75% Annualized Effective 6-1-95 through 7-31-95 ANNUITY II (Certificates Issued 4-1-93 and After)

6.50% Annualized Effective 6-1-95 through 7-31-95

INTEREST RATE FOR UNIVERSAL LIFE 7.15% Annualized Effective 6-1-95 through 7-31-95

RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Home or Farm Mortgages: 7.00% for 1 to 7 years 7.50% for 8 to 15 years 7.75% for 16 to 20 years Mortgages on Qualified Owner-Operated Business Real Estate 8.75% for 10 years 9.00 % for 11 to 15 years

July 8 July 16

Tarok Tournament at Lodge 17, New Tabor

August 5

SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood Annual Picnic SPJST State Royalty Contest

August 6

SPJST State Youth Achievement Day

August 26

SPJST Youth Club Officers' Workshop

August 26

Tarok Tournament at Lodge 92, Fort Worth

September 30 Fall District Youth Counselor Meeting at Home Office October 21 Gulf Coast Czech Heritage Festival (Lodge 172, Pasadena) Music by the Central Texas Sounds October 22

Gulf Coast Czech Heritage Festival (Lodge 172, Pasadena) Music by the Moonriders —SPJST-

4/VESTNIK—Wednesday, July 5, 1995

Scenes from District Seven Spring Meeting

Lodge

Letters Section

Lodge 1, Fayetteville Member Graduates from St. Thomas University

Hosted by Lodge 79, Corpus Christi April 30, 1995 Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar addressed the meeting.

He is pictured here, at right, presenting checks to District Seven Treasurer Ernest Jasek.

For these two longtime members, it was a chance to visit and talk about old times.

They are Brother Anton Svoboda, left, of Lodge 107, Floresville and Brother Frank Sijansky of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi.

Pictured, at right, are some of the members in attendance from Lodge 202, Jourdanton. This was the first district meeting attended by the delegation in 40 years. Thanks to all who participated.

Eric Drymalla, a member of Lodge 1.

Fayetteville and a recipient of the SPJST scholarship, recent1y graduated from St. Thomas University at Austin, receiving Erie Drymaila his BBA degree.

He now plans to attend the University of St. Thomas in Houston this fall to begin work on his MBA. Congratulations, Eric, from Lodge 1.

Submitted by, Irene Polansky, Lodge 1, Fayetteville Secretary —SPJST-

Lodge 4, Hallettsville Reports on une Meeting

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District Seven Director Bob Bayer, left, installs 1995-1996 District Seven officers. They are from left, District Youth Counselor Susan Bohnenberger, Treasurer Ernest Jasek, Secretary Betty Jurica, Second Vice President Betty House, First Vice President and District Fraternal Activities Coordinator, Glen Pruski and President Francis McDonald.

ality design and oduc on on your local lod programs and miscellaneous printed pie s your lodge's communication needs, pi President's Office or the Vestni

Dear Members, Our lodge met on Sunday, June 11, 1995, at 2 p.m. at the Youth Center with Vice President Lillie Balusek presiding in the absence of President Joe Siptak due to a prior commitment. The pledge to the flag was recited.

The Resolution Committee Chairman Gayenell Chudej read a resolution of sympathy for our departed member, Charles Strauss. Secretary Erwin Holy read the minutes from the May meeting.

Our annual Family Day to be held on Sunday, August 13 at the American Legion Hall in Hallettsville was discussed. A catered meal will again be served at noon with a small charge. Our 50-year members will be recognized and presented their pins. Door prizes will be given and games will be played.

The treasurer's report was not given due to the absence of Treasurer Helen Zabransky.

Sunshine Chairman Elsie Mascheck reported on the monthly bingo held for the residents of Stevens Convalescent Center. The bingo was enjoyed and wellattended. The youth presented hand fans to the residents. Members and youth assisting were: Evelyn Holy, Margaret Smotek and granddaughter Rachel, Mary and Jo Ann Matula, Gayenell Chudej, Annie. Nicholas and Elizabeth Vahalik, Helen Zabransky, and Elsie Mascheck.

The next bingo will be the second Monday, July 10, instead of the regular first Monday of the month.

Youth Leader Annie Vahalik was not present. The youth club members, their parents, and others were spending this day at Fiesta, Texas, in San Antonio.

Correspondence followed. A letter was read regarding our 50-year members which will be honored at our Family Day. Also, letters were read on the selection of delegates for the next convention and about the first annual SPJST Family

Night on Sunday, July 30 at the new San Antonio Municipal Stadium for a baseball game. Game tickets are $3 with $1 from each ticket to benefit the SPJST Scholarship Fund.

Following adjournment, members enjoyed playing bingo and then a delicious lunch was served. The adult door prize was won by Selma Grones and the special Father's Day prize went to Anton Bolom.

Our next meeting will be Sunday, July 9 at the Youth Center beginning at 2 p.m.

Final plans will be made for Family Day on August 13 and the District Six Youth Achievement Day on July 16. The members agreed not to have a social following the meeting.

Many thanks to Gayenell Chudej for taking notes at this meeting. My sister, Helen, and I were with the youth club at Fiesta, Texas. Everyone had a wonderful time! We were there when it opened at 10 a.m. and stayed for the spectacular fireworks and laser lights show.

Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky —SPJST-

15, Buckholts Reports on June Meeting

Lodge

President Gladys Allison called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. on June 12, 1995, and led the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance.

A moment of silence was observed in memory of our departed lodge members and friends.

Visitors welcomed were President Howard Leshikar of the Supreme Lodge SPJST and Fae Kohutek.

Minutes of the previous meeting, the treasurer's report and all committee reports were approved.

Two new members were accepted.

They are Julie Renee Marek and Tanner Cole Williams.

We enjoyed hosting the tarok tournament.

Under old business, preparations for honoring our 50-year, 75-year, and Age 96 members were finalized.

Under new business, thanks and our appreciation to the McCall family for the tile they donated and installed in the bar.

We need more folding chairs and the ramp needs to be repaired with rails.

Rest rooms are to be repaired to accommodate wheel chair patients. The bylaws are to be amended.

President Howard Leshikar complimented our lodge activities and rentals.

He also said that the Supreme Lodge officers were making preparations for the 1996 convention to be held June 9 - 13, 1996, at Arlington, Texas. He spoke about the 100th anniversary coming up in 1997. Our lodge is one of the charter lodges.

Arthur Cross and Johnnie Williams are on the sick list. We wish them a speedy recovery.

President Gladys Allison showed her appreciation by presenting Sidonia Svoboda, our hamburger cook, with an SPJST apron.

A drawing was held and Audry McCall also received an SPJST apron.

The meeting was adjourned. The next

Wednesday,

meeting is July 10, 1995, at 7 p.m.

A social was enjoyed by all after the meeting.

Fraternally, Charlsie Svetlik —SPJST-

Lodge 23, Moravia Members Receive Recognition

17, New Tabor Tarok Tournament Set for July 8

Secretary Eddie Vrana presents Emil Vrana, III of Houston with his 50-year SPJST membership pin.

An invitation was sent to him to attend the 50-year presentation in December of last year; however, he never received it. For that reason, the pin was presented at the Vrana Reunion which was held Sunday, June 25 at the Vrana Camp House.

Lodge

The SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor Tarok Tournament will be held Saturday, July 8, 1995, with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. Play will begin at 9:30 a.m.

Everyone is welcome.

The entry fee is $15 per player and includes the noon meal, snacks, and prizes and door prizes.

For more information, call Clarence Sefcik at 1-409-567-3885, after 6 p.m.

Fraternally, Clarence Sefcik, Tarok Chairman —SPJST--

Lodge 8, Elgin Reports on June Meeting Lodge 18, Elgin held its regular meeting on June 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the lodge home with a house full of members and three guests, Bob and Ruth Martinec of Lodge 1, Fayetteville, and State Field Representative Keith D. Gatewood of the Home Office in Temple.

The meeting opened with the Pledge to our flag led by the president. Members stood in silence for a prayer for their departed sisters and brothers, sick members, for their own health and for a good meeting.

Roll of officers was called. Vice President and Fraternal Activities Coordinator Leslie Gustafson, Secretary Agnes Eschberger, and Assistant Youth Leader answered the roll. Treasurer Alice Kovar and Youth Leader Dale Kessel were absent.

Minutes of the May meeting were read, and approved. All reports were given by the officers present. President Dollie Hajda and Vice President Leslie Gustafson gave the financial report due to the absence of Treasurer Alice Kovar and Ticket Manager Gladyes Mogoney.

Thank-you notes were read and a beautiful plaque from the Elgin Little League was shown to the members which was presented to the lodge in support for the league.

Committee reports were given.

Membership stands at 610.

Under old business, members had comments on the tarok tournament, the May Fete, and the upcoming celebration on October 22 when the lodge will "burn the note" with a noon meal and an afternoon dance. Final preparations will be discussed at the July meeting which will be Jul y 12 at K-Bob's in Round Rock at 7 p.m. instead of the place which was discussed at the June meeting. Members will be assigned „oils for the big day.

The meeting date has beer changed due to a con f !ict v.ith tne Elgin Queen Reviev,.

Under new -"lere were plans made for a lodge ciean-up of tables, chairs, walls, and floors as an annual yea: ''ease, members.

Lodge 24, Cyclone Says "Thanks" with Barbecue at June Meeting Dear Members,

Please make plans to be in attendance at our next meeting—Monday, July 10.

Things get started with a covered dish social at 7 p.m., followed by the business meeting at 7:30 p.m. There are several fun and worthwhile projects in the works that we'll be discussing .

Pictured, at left, are the Lodge 23, Moravia members who received recognition for their fraternal activities. They are, from left, front: Millie Berger, Lorene Vaculik, Mildred Blahuta and Kathleen Guenther. Back row: Edwin Vaculik, Albert Olsovsky, Dorothy Olsovsky, and Eddie Vrana. Not pictured are 011ie Pospisil, and Mark Olsovsky. Thanks to sevenyear-old Rene Guenther for taking the photograph.

make plans to help. Ako some painting is still needed to be done.

With no other business, President Dollie called on State Field Representative Keith D. Gatewood. His subject was on the new Summer Marathon '95 membership drive. All members are urged to work in getting new members to join the lodge for some insurance for themselves, family or friends.

With, no other business, the door prize was won by Bob Martinec in which he so generously donated back to the lodge.

Thank you, Bob. The meeting was adjourned and members were welcomed to beautiful vegetables brought in by Bob and Ruth and Oscar Helgreen to share.

One final note—Members, please mark your calendars for July 12 at 7 p.m. at K-Bob's in Round Rock at 210 Z North I-H 35. This is a "Dutch Dinner," followed by a very important meeting to discuss our celebration in October and the workshop.

Bez prace nejsou kolace.

(Without work there are no kolaches.)

La.skave slovo lepsi nez mekky kolace.

(A loving word is better than a soft kolache.)

July 5, 1995—VESTNIK/5

up the good work.

It was decided for the lodge to hold a bake sale and an odds and ends sale this fall. The date will be set at the September meeting. So keep this in mind as you go through the things you no longer need.

They may be useful to someone else.

The sale profits will be used for the roof as the hall needs a new one. We will welcome any donations, be it cash or items for the sale—food or odds and ends. We hope that members who are not living around Moravia will also help us with some donations. It will help a lot and we will be very grateful.

Every member is always welcome to attend the meetings. If you can't make a meeting during the week, the December meeting is always held on a Sunday.

Non-members who are interested are also welcome. We will be glad you came to visit.

The next meeting will be on Tuesday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m. at he lodge hall with a social to follow.

Fraternally, Millie Berger —SPJST-

We had a good turn out for our June meeting. Fifty-eight adults and 20 young people were in attendance. Before the meeting, we enjoyed a barbecue dinner catered by Al's Bar-B-Q Barn of Temple.

The dinner was in honor of our 50-year members and in appreciation of everyone who is working to ensure the growth and development of our lodge. Special thanks to Secretary Arleen Mayeux, who made the dinner arrangements and delivered the food to the hall.

President Bobby Hoelscher called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. A moment of silence was observed in memory of our departed members and members of the surrounding community. Prior to the conducting of business, Lodge 24 Youth Club members, under the direction of Youth Club Leader Melanie Zavodny. presented a twenty-minute program.

Individual club members and officers received recognition for their efforts during the preceding twelve months. The program concluded with the installation of 1995-1996 Youth Club officers.

District Two Director Willie. Kohutek conducted the installation. Thanks to Director Kohutek and his wife, Adeline, for being our guests.

The second part of the meeting included a program honoring Lodge 24's 1995 50-year pin recipients. Those members in attendance included Jerry Cabla, Jr., John Coufal, Viola Doskocil, Dan Sebek, Alden Schiller and Milton Zavodny.

Director Kohutek presented the pins to the honorees.

Following the presentations, the minutes of the May meeting were, read by Secretary Arleen Mayeux. They were approved as read. The minutes were followed by reports from Treasurer Penny Coots and standing and special committee chairmen. Louise Zavodny, who chaired the Mother's Day Barbecue,

All members are wished good health from members of Lodge 18. Come to see US.

Fraternally, Dollie Hajda, President —SPJST----

Lodge 23, Moravia Reports on June Meeting Dear Members, ft.sday, Lodge 23, Moravia net , Arne 13 at the lodge who kept records of their ...ra.erpL. ties were honored and eacn 1.-eceivec gift. Four of our members qualitie(1 To over 50 acts and, two qualified for over 100 acts. They each received a gift from the Supreme Lodge. Thank you and keep

Lodge 24, Cyclone recognized its 1995 50-year members at the June lodge meeting.

Pictured, from left. front, are: Milton Zavodny, John Coufal, Viola Doskocil, and Alden Schiller; second row: Dan Sebek, Jerry Cabla, Jr., and District Two Director Willie Kohutek; who made the pin presentations. Before the meeting, pin recipients, their guests and ' ,Age me,m!)ers enjoyed a clf 7:MX !'s Bar-B-Q Barn ncTemrle.

6/VESTNIK—Wednesday, July 5, 1995 delivered a brief report on proceeds from that event. She also thanked the many lodge members who gave of their time and energy to make the event a success.

Secretary Mayeux announced three new members. They are April Cooksey, Desiree Cooksey, and Sheena Freeman.

Welcome aboard to these new members.

Under new business, Trustee Chairman Sherry Tyroch presented several upcoming project ideas for members to consider. These included hosting a casino night in November and a major lodge fund raiser next January. Members approved these recommendations.

Chairman Tyroch also presented a recommendation on behalf of the trustees that the Lodge donate its facilities for use by the Rogers Business Association for its upcoming fund raiser. A motion was made and seconded to provide lodge facilities. The event will be Saturday, July 15.

Director Kohutek then addressed the meeting. He encouraged lodge members to actively seek new members and to he aware of the benefits available to SPJST members. He concluded his presentation with a reference to the SPJST's 100th Anniversary Celebration being planned for July 11-13, 1997. He encouraged members with ideas for the celebration to direct them to him or to Home Office personnel.

Following the business meeting, there was a drawing for door prizes. Winners were Martha Zavodny, David Nauert, Georgie Pavlisa, LaVerne Cabla, and Melanie Zavodny.

Again, please make note of our next meeting: Monday, July 10. The covered dish dinner is at 7 p.m. and the meal is at 7:30 p.m. Hope to see you there!

Fraternally, Brian Vanicek, Reporter —SPJST-

Kaminsky at his home phone which is (409)335-4461.

Now, with the addition of a lead sales representative, the lodge will have two people to service its membership.

Although this writer is a sales representative for the lodge himself, he will work with Brother Glenn to bring our membership upward. Also, he is still and will be available to write insurance for the lodge. This writer's home phone number is (713) 346-2982. With cross area phoning, dial the number as written for there is no long distance charge.

To the faithful: Welcome Brother Glenn into the fold and this writer remains— Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval —SPJST-

Karel JonA", No. 28, East Bernard to Meet July 9 Lodge

Dear Members, It is time for the seventh monthly meeting of this year. Lodge Karel Jong will hold its July meeting on the second Sunday, the 9th, at 2 p.m. in the meeting room at 106 Leveridge Street.

The agenda will be open and will follow the established "Order of Business" but only items needing immediate attention will be handled.

A fraternal hour luncheon is on the schedule with no special fare being planned.

To the faithful: Mark your calendars.

See you on Sunday, July 9th and this writer remains— Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, President —SPJST-

Enterprise, Alabama. She is the daughter of Lt Col. (Ret.) and Mrs. Everett M. Urech and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie J. Gaidusek, Sr. of Waco and Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Urech and the late H.H. Urech of Houston.

There were 350 graduating students.

Tracy was one of 13 graduates named valedictorian of her senior class. All 13 students had maintained straight A's since the ninth grade.

While in high school, Tracy lettered in volleyball and was a member of the National Honor Society, Math Club and Anchor Club. She was also active in St. John's Catholic Church.

Tracy will attend Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Alabama, this fall. She has received the Wilson Scholarship, an academic scholarship from Huntingdon College, an SPJST scholarship, and a scholarship from "Flying Tigers" 21229th Aviation Regiment of Fort Rucker, Alabama.

Johnnie J. Gaidusek, Sr. presents SPJST scholarship to granddaughter Tracy Hall Urech.

Tyler Wayne Whiteside is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Wayne Whiteside and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie J. Gaidusek, Sr. of Waco, Texas, and Mr. and Mrs. John Whiteside of McGregor, Texas, and great-grandparents of Mr. and Lodge Karel Mrs. Nicolas Homadka of Waco, Texas.

Tyler Wayne Whiteside graduated Lodge 66, Waco No. 28, East Bernard from kindergarten St. Teresa Members Report on at Announces Addition Catholic School in a Grand Graduation Albany, Georgia, of New Sales Rep on May 31, 1995.

The kindergarten (Editor's Note: From Sister Polly Dear Members, children sang variGaidusek comes this report on the recent Lodge Karel JonL g is proud to ous songs that they announce the addition of a new sales rep- graduation of her grandaughter Tracy had learned Hall Urech. Polly and her husband, resentative to its fold. through the years.

Brother Glenn L. Kaminsky of East Johnnie are members of Lodge 66, Waco.)

Father Stanton Bernard has agreed to become a represenTyler Whiteside Tracy Hall Urech is a June 1, 1995, presented each tative for SPJST and Lodge Karel Jong. with a child Ydu will be able to reach Brother graduate of Enterprise High School in kindergarten diploma. Tyler also scored the second highest on the metropolitan reading readiness test.

Lodge 29, Taylor Honors 50-Year Members The families are 100 percent SPJST members.

Submitted by, Polly Gaidusek —SPJST-

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Lodge 88, Houston Reports on Member Activities

50-year members of Lodge 29, Taylor were honored by members for their dedication and contributions to the Society. Pictured, from left, are: Verna Low Anderson, Lydia Jansen, Viola Kruse, Frances 'Pallas and Jerry 'Pallas.

Relatives and friends surprised Gus Gerlich at the Lexington Nursing Home on his 90th birthday. Refreshments and gifts added to the gaiety, and Gus enjoyed it all.

It was a most beautiful wedding at the historic Belvedere Grand Ballroom at Baltimore, Maryland, when lovely

Melissa Susan Fowler and Larry Greenblat were married. Melissa is the daughter of Barbara and Mike Fowler and granddaughter of Margaret and the late Frank Bohac. Melissa, who was active in our lodge, received an SPJST scholarship and graduated from the University of Texas. She is now a brand manager at Proctor and Gamble. We wish the couple many years of happiness.

Paul. Pflughaupt, son of Dorothy and Larry Pflughaupt, was honored with a graduation party by relatives and friends.

He received a Lodge 88 scholarship.

Others who received the scholarships included: Amanda Havemann, Matthew Nowak, and Scott Stevenson.

Congratulations! We are proud of you!

Dusty Rhodes, a professional wrestler, was entered in the Hall of Fame. He has held many titles, including three times World Champion! Kathy Trefell, his mother, and Vice President of our Birthday Club, is mighty proud of her famous son.

"Get Well" wishes go to Karl Lindemann, who is in Northwest Memorial I lospital: to Doris Knapick, who is in Memorial Hospital; and to Jack I loleman, who had heart surgery.

Our sympathy goes to Era Richards and family on the death of her daughterat-law. Betty Jo Richards, and to Lowrina and Karl Lindemann, on the death of his brother, Kermit Lindemann.

I want to remind you of an important date, and that is July 16, when the YAD (Youth Achievement Day) will be held at Lodge 88. This is the day you can show your support for our great youth leaders and our fine young people just by being there!

Short News Items (1) We members were mighty happy to have Secretary-Treasurer Lanita Anglin and Mr. Anglin at our June meeting. She made an interesting and informative speech; (2) Lydia and Thomas Marsh had a great time at the Homecoming Day in Nacogdoches; (3) Judy and John Sindel, who live at Angleton, really enjoyed our Homecoming Day visiting with their many friends; (4) Victor Janak not only led our lodge in insurance sales in May, he was also one of the three state leaders. Lydia Marsh and Fred Buri also led in insurance sales; (5) Agnes and Tom Haney, Helen and King Hegwood, and Edna and Will Wehring were the donors of refreshments for the June meeting.

To refresh your memory on the coming dances at our Chandelier Ballroom, they are: Nick Navarro on July 7; Vrazels on July 8; Knights of Dixie on July 15; Central Texas Sounds on July 22; and Bobby Lane on July 29. Come and enjoy dancing to these fine orchestras!

Fraternally, Tillie Helmcamp, Vice President

—SPJSTSPJST

Get active in your local lodge and make a difference!

Help celebrate our 100th Anniversary in 1997.

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Lodge 92, Fort Worth Member Celebrates Anniversary Dear Members and Friends, In my last letter, I wrote that I would let you know about the nice 25th wedding anniversary of Bill and Vicki Gray that was held at our Lodge 92 on June 10, 1995. As most of you know, some of the younger marriages do not last long, but that is beyond our control. I am sure different problems do come up. I am always happy and I am sure you parents also are pleased when the young marriage stays, together. I hope that all young marriages stay together so they also may celebrate 25 and 50 years of marriage.

Bill and Vicky Gray Bill and Vicky Gray celebrated their silver wedding anniversary on June 10, 1995, with a reception, dinner and dance at the SPJST Lodge 92 in Fort Worth, where Vicky is a member. Present were their two sons, Bill Jr. and Bobby, daughter-in-law Elizabeth, and over 300 of their family and friends from all over the United States including Los Angeles, California; Denver, Colorado; Woodbury, Minnesota; and Peoria, Illinois.

They had a delicious barbecue dinner, four-tiered anniversary cake, 30 dozen kolaches made by Helen Holford, and a 40-pound block of cheddar cheese. Joyce Tesar decorated the hall with festive balloons. The Vrazels Polka Band played outstanding music, and Frank and Jo Prochaska lead their wedding march.

Everyone had a great time.

Bill and Vicky met at a dance in Houston and were married a year later on June 6, 1970. Both are native Houstonions, and moved to the Fort Worth area in 1978.

They reside in the Azle countryside and raise Simmental cattle. Vicky is secretary to the president of Bass Enterprises Production Co. and Bill is the chief engineer at the Burnett Plaza building for Prentiss Properties Limited, Inc., which is the tallest building in Fort Worth consisting of 40 floors with over a million square feet of office space.

They are members of First Baptist Church of Lakeside, and are directors of their Couples Sunday School Dept. Bill is also a member of the Texas Accordion Association. Besides his hobby with cattle, Bill enjoys tinkering with his two antique cars, a 1927 Willys-Knight Coupe and a 1928 Overland Whippet Model 98 Sedan. They seldom have time to just sit and relax. Their motto is stay active and stay young, and dancing sure fits that motto.

Submitted by, Carl W. Zich, Reporter —SPJST-

142, Houston Reports on June Meeting

Lodge

Our monthly meeting was called to order at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 11, 1995,

by President Keith Kieschnick.

Forty members and two guests were present and stood to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag. All remained standing to observe a moment of silence in memory of our departed sister, Libby Kovar. May she rest in peace.

Sister Elizabeth Hermis took the vice president's chair due to the absence of Barbara Boyd.

Under correspondence, we had a thank-you in regards to the acknowledgement of sympathy extended to the Libby Kovar family.

The secretary's minutes were read by Alice Jochen. They were accepted as read.

Sister Rosie Tumis gave the financial secretary's report for May. The board of trustees' report and bar report were presented by Nancy Cook.

The youth club report was read by Youth Leader Elizabeth Hermis. Special thanks for the generous donations to: Sidon and Rosie Tumis, Henry and Rita Hermis, Frank and Dorothy Tumis, Henry and Millie Linhart, Eva and Joe Braunagel, Anita Charbula and youth club members.

Sick committee reports Gus Florian was in emergency and James Teplain was an outpatient.

Our new member is Blas Serrato. The sales representative is Sidon Tumis.

Visitors recognized were Joe Braunagel and Amy McLelland.

Special mention and thanks went to Dennis Herrnis. Dennis participated in the Multiple Sclerosis bike ride to Austin, Texas. He went a total of 176 1/2 miles on bicycle. Congratulations, Dennis.

The senior door prize winner was Alvin Baranoroski.

The capsule prize of $10 went unclaimed due to the absence of Jenna Perez and Roxanne Mullins. Next month's prize goes to $20. Come to our

next meeting on July 9, 1995. You could be a lucky winner.

The youth club donated a Rocket tshirt for Father's Day. The lucky winner was Lula Gambit.

Door prizes went to Sidon Tumis, Millie Linhart, Eva Braunagel, and Joe Gambit.

The meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m.

The next meeting is Sunday, July 9, 1995, at 2 p.m.

Refreshments and a meal were served and enjoyed by all. Thanks to Sister Rosie and her kitchen helpers.

Respectfully submitted, Alice Jochen, Secretary —SPJST----

Lodge 161, La ParitaJourdanton Holds Quarterly Meeting On June 11, 1995, at the Jourdanton Civic Center, President Koch called SPJST Lodge 161 to order at 11:45 p.m. with 21 members and two visitors present. President Koch said he awoke that morning to find that someone else had watered his yard—the area had been blessed with a nice rain!

Everyone said the Pledge of Allegiance. We then observed a moment of silence for deceased member Sharon Pursch, daughter-in-law of member Mrs. Pete Rakowitz. Also, Brother Henry Mann was recently released from the hospital after gall bladder surgery. He is now at home recuperating. Our prayers are with Brother Henry Mann and the Pursch family.

Brother Ernest Spacek gave the table prayer before we adjourned for lunch. A delicious chicken tenders meal with all the trimmings, was picked up at Double "C" Restaurant outside Pleasanton.

Drinks and desserts were furnished by members and guests.

When our meeting reconvened, President Koch presented Lydmil Ermis with a special pen and knife set from the Supreme Lodge for being our

Lodge 97, Placedo Couple Enjoy Sales Incentive Trip We enjoyed our trip to Lake Tahoe in Nevada. This was the trip won through the SPJST incentive program for sales representatives.

We stayed in the Reno Hilton Hotel for four days. A car was included in the package, which gave us the opportunity to travel out to Virginia City, Carson City, and Lake Tahoe. At Lake Tahoe, we toured the Ponderosa Ranch, which was featured on the television series

Bonanza.

WELL WORTH THE EFFORT: Charles Garrett, sales representative for Lodge 97, Placedo, reports that he and his wife, Yvonne, had a wonderful time on their recent trip to Lake Tahoe, Nevada.

Brother Garrett was one of 27 SPJST sales representatives who received incentive award trips as part of the 1994 incentive program for sales representatives.

On Saturday night before arriving, Mount Rose had 26 inches of snow.

So we enjoyed a Winter Wonderland.

The following days, we went over the snow-covered mountains to Sacramento, California. There, we took the wildflower trail down through the valleys.

All salespeople for SPJST would enjoy this delightful trip. We certainly did. Thanks to all who are a part of the incentive program. It is working great.

"Fraternalist of the Year" in 1994.

Minutes from the last meeting were read by Secretary Tillie Koch. Bettie House asked that we mention the amount she donated as a door prize at our last meeting: her book audit fee of $15.

President Koch read information to members on fraternal services for 1994 by our members and lodge. They are as follows: Total acts-869; total hours-1004 1/4; Bettie House-429 acts, 320 hours; Lloyd House-249 acts, 243 3/4 hours; Milton and Tillie Koch-64 acts, 224 hours; Vlasta Juricek-76 acts, 97 1/2 hours; Dorothy Bryant-13 acts, 68 1/2 hours; and Donald and Virginia Valchar-29 acts, 50 1/2 hours.

The financial report was given by Secretary/Treasurer Tillie Koch.

Next, in the absence of Fraternal Activities Coordinator Donald Valchar, Reporter Virginia Valchar gave the report.

She thanked all members for their fraternal services this past year. She stated how much it is deeply appreciated and that it helps keep our organization a fraternal. Mrs. Valchar then presented Bettie House with a nice pen. Lloyd House also received a nice pen. Milton and Tillie Koch and Vlasta Juricek received nice letter openers. These members received these prizes for having over 100 acts and over 50 acts of fraternal service recognized.

Sister Tillie Koch read correspondence. She stated that paid-up member Lauren Ashley Fowler received an SPJST scholarship for $500. Also, Sister Tillie made a motion to accept Brother Vince Pivonka as our "Fraternalist of the Year".

Bettie House seconded the motion, and the motion carried. Congratulations, Vince!

Next, President Koch asked Brother Jim Wiest to say a few words. Brother Jim spoke about the SPJST Night at Nelson Wolff Stadium in San Antonio at 6:05 p.m. on July 30, 1995. Tickets are a special price for SPJST members with $1 going to the SPJST scholarship fund.

Please call Linda Ramey at 569-4200 for your tickets: He also reported that Linda Ramey, Lodge 161 sales representative, was selected "top earned premium" in district and "top earned premium" in state. Congratulations, Linda! Brother Jim also stated that Brother Bob Bayer is out of the hospital and is doing fine.

President Koch thanked Brother Jim Wiest for coming and for donating two tickets for SPJST Night in San Antonio for door prizes.

Sister Bettie House gave a district report. She mentioned that seven members from Lodge 161 attended the district meeting in Corpus and that Floresville will host the next district meeting.

Sister Bettie announced anniversaries and birthdays of members since our last meeting. Congratulations to all celebrants.

There was no old business or new business to discuss. President Koch thanked everyone for coming. Thank you to Bettie and Lloyd for the tea; Ernest and Gussie for the coffee; Mildred Bridges, Louella Pivonka, Dorothy Bryant, and Frances Kovar for the desserts; and to those who helped with making our meeting happen.

Sister Vlasta Juricek motioned to adjourn and Brother Vince Pivonka seconded the motion.

Door prizes were awarded as follows: Milton Koch (first place); Vlasta Juricek (second place); Sam Bryant (third place); Mildred Bridges (fourth place—two baseball tickets donated by Sales Representative Linda.Ratpey);

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Ramey (fifth place, donated back); Tillie Koch (sixth place—two baseball game tickets, donated by Brother Jim Wiest); Leona Pivonka (seventh place—SPJST camp, donated by the SPJST Supreme Lodge); Granvil Bridges (eighth place— letter opener, donated by SPJST Supreme Lodge); and Lydmil Ennis (ninth placeSPJST key ring, donated by the Supreme Lodge).

Thank you, members, for coming out to our meeting. Thank you to everyone who donated drinks and desserts. Thank you, President Koch for picking up our meal, and to those who helped clean and set-up before and after the meeting.

Pitching in and helping is what fraternalism and brotherhood are all about.

Thanks again!

Our next meeting will be on September 10, 1995, at 11:45 a.m. at the Jourdanton Civic Center. Members, please attend! Please RSVP to Tillie Koch by September 4.

Fraternally, Virginia Valchar, Reporter —SPJST-

185, New Braunfels Reports on June Social Lodge

Preiss Heights Park on the Guadalupe River was the gathering place for members of our lodge by invitation from Lt. Col. and Mrs. James McDonald on June 15, 1995. The weather was pleasant and the water was clear and cool for the swimmers. The beautiful, large pecan trees shaded the volleyball players and those of us who sat watching the swimmers and ball players.

At 7:30 p.m., "Chef" McDonald reported the meat was ready to be served.

Chris Haag led our group in prayer after which all enjoyed hamburgers, roasted wieners, and many delicious side dishes and desserts.

A short meeting was called after our meal. This being a social gathering no minutes were read and no treasurer's report was given. All members of the lodge expressed their thanks to the McDonald's for having us.

Our next meeting will be August 17 at the Bavarian Village beginning at 8 p.m.

Fraternally, Dorothy L. Pape, Secretary —SPJST-

201, BleiblervilleNelsonville Reports on June Meeting Lodge

Lodge 201, Bleiblerville-Nelsonville held its regular monthly meeting on Sunday, June 11, 1995, at 3 p.m. with 18 members and two visitors present.

President Mrs. Elaine Duron presided and led the pledge to the flag, which followed with a silent moment of prayer for any deceased members. Minutes of the previous meeting were read by Secretary Mrs. Lillie Mae Skupak. They were approved.

Treasurer Miss Jenelle Zattel gave her report. She also presented a good report from the May fried chicken dinner. The

Participate in Summer Marathon '95 What better way to share the many great benefits that SPJST has to offer than by inviting friends, relatives, co-workers, and other folks to join and become members of your lodge. Now's the best time to invite them to join during our Summer Marathon '95 -- July 1- October 31. For each approved new member you recommend, your name is entered in a cash drawing plus you will be recognized in the Vestnik. Your lodge will also be eligible to win cash prizes based on the number of new members obtained during this membership drive.

Member referral coupon appears on page three of this week's Vestnik. president thanked everyone who helped make the dinner successful.

One new member, Chase Andrew Janes, was reported.

All bills were approved and paid.

John Susen, Jr. was given a great big thank you for the heating lamps he made to keep food hot at gatherings and functions held at the hall.

Members on the sick list that the lodge were aware of were remembered. They were Elvis Sebesta, Beatrice Applewhite, Richard Asman, Felicia Sebesta, Florence Jurchak, Bill Stark, John Ashley Syptak, and Weldon Wehring.

Since our meeting, our president Mrs. Elaine Duran has had surgery. She is at home now and we hope to have her with us at the July meeting. A speedy recovery is wished to you, Elaine.

The next meeting is Sunday, July 9, 1995, at 3 p.m. This is a social meeting.

Bring something for a lunch after the meeting.

Submitted by, Mrs. Casper Balke

—SPJST-

grandchildren. Her daughter-in-law, Shirley Holubec, is the food service supervisor at S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1.

Mrs. Holubec has made good progress by walking twice each day with the restorative aide, Maria Estrada. Good job, Mrs. Holubec. Keep it up.

One-to-One Volunteer The rest home has a one-to-one program where volunteers assist us in providing loving care to our bedfast residents. We want to recognize Mrs. Beth Frazier as she has been volunteering at S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home for the past six years. She works with the bedfast residents in special ways. She reads stories, poems, and shows them pretty pictures.

She takes a teddy bear around for resi-

dents to touch and love. She does so much for these residents and also reports that she gets such a blessing reward from all of them. Beth is married to Shirl Frazier and they have three children and five grandchildren.

National Nurses Week S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in Taylor honored their nurses during National Nurses' Week, which was the second week of May. The nurses were recognized for the loving care and service they give to the residents of the home.

A special recognition was made for a nurse who had recently passed away after serving the residents of S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home for more than 25 years. Jeanette L. Randig began working at S.P.J.S.T. in December, 1969 and was still employed at the time of her death in April, 1995. A special picture and plaque in her memory was placed on the wall at the entrance of the hall where she worked. This will serve as a constant reminder of her hard work and dedication to the residents of the home.

On hand for this ceremony were Mrs. Randig's children, Ken Randig and Trish Graybill, and her brother and sister-inlaw, Dennis and Martha Artieschoufsky.

--SPJST-

from Activities at S.T. Rest Home No. 1, Taylor

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S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1 Administrator Woody Richards grills hamburgers for residents.

S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1, Taylor Reports on Recent Activities Hamburger Cookoff The residents here recently enjoyed a hamburger cookout. Residents gathered on the front porch to observe Mr. Woody Richards, Administrator, grill and serve delicious hamburgers. The residents enjoyed watching him cook.

The meal consisted of hamburgers, baked beans, chips and all the trimmings.

Pie and ice cream were served for dessert.

Volunteers and staff that assisted Mrs. Kovar with this special event included Elsie Flink, Eunice Stoll, Maria Estrada, Jo Carol Henry, Shirley Holubec, and Ilyn Kaspar.

Resident Council Meeting The resident council met and discussed the fun they had at the hamburger cookout.

The residents planned their special June menu. Their special May menu consisted of tamales, Spanish rice, tossed salad, and carrot cake for dessert. Resident Annie Holubec developed most of the May menu. Council members discussed the possibility of taking a field trip to view all of the beautiful crops in the fields.

Rehabilitation Resident of the Month Mrs. Annie Holubec was selected as the rehabilitation resident of the month. She was born April 26, 1900, in Wisconsin.

Her parents were born in Czechoslovakia.

She lived at 817 West Sixth Street in Taylor prior to entering the rest home in February, 1983. She and her husband farmed most of their married lives.

Annie has three sons, Marvin, Alvin and Joe. All three live in Taylor. She has seven grandchildren and nine great-

A special picture and plaque in memory of Jeanette L. Randig was placed on the wall at the entrance to the hall where she worked. Jeanette, who passed away in April, worked for the home for more than 25 years. Pictured, from left, are Kevin Randig, Trish Graybill, Martha Artieschoufsky, and Dennis Artieschoufsky.

Resident Annie Kalmus, left, receives some one-on-one attention from Volunteer Beth Frazier. Beth has been volunteering at the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home for the past six years.

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In Memoriam Expression of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed member, JAMES E WAHLBERG, who passed away on May 25, 1995, at the age of 70 years.

Mr. Wahlberg is survived by his wife, Bernice; one daughter, Sandy Lahman; one son, Greg Wahlberg; and one granddaughter, Molly Anne Wahlberg.

In addition to being a member of our Lodge 88, Houston, he was a member of Reagan Lodge 1037, Sons of Herman No. 44, Cat Spring Agriculture Hall, and St. John's Lutheran Church of Cat Spring, Texas, and worked for Spring Branch School District as Project Manager for six years. He retired from the City of Houston as a building inspector where he worked for 32 years.

Interment was in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Cat Spring, Texas.

May our brother "Jimmie" rest in peace.

Rita Alexander Mary Roznovsky Laura Warnasch -SPJST---

Expression of Sympathy We, the officers and members of Lodge 24, Cyclone, express our deepest sympathy to the family of LILLIE LAURA ALTMAN. Lillie Laura Altman, 90, of Temple died Sunday, May 28, 1995, in a Temple hospital.

Services were at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, 1995, at Sheffield Funeral Home in Temple with Dr. Mark Labaj officiating.

Burial was in Bellwood Memorial Park in Temple.

She was born in Cyclone to Frederick Karl "Fritz" Kruse and Annie Francis Kadlecek Kruse. She moved to Temple 70 years ago and was a cook for the Temple schools, working most of that time at Scott School. She was a member of Temple Brethren Church and was a life member of SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone, having joined in 1929.

Survivors are a son, Charles David Altman, Sr. of Killeen; and three grandchildren.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Bobby Hoelscher Arleen Mayeux -SPJST---

Expression of Sympathy The members and officers of SPJST Lodge 1, Fayetteville, Texas, wish to express our sympathy to the family of CELESTINE KUBICEK. Funeral services for Mrs. Kubicek, 90, of Frelsburg were held May 13, 1995 at

Sts. Peter am; Paul Catholic Church in Frelsburg with the Rev. Dan Morales officiating. Burial followed at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Cemetery in Frelsburg.

Mrs. Kubicek was born April 11, 1905, in Lone Oak, Texas, the daughter of Frank and Anna Sumbera Kulhanek.

She died May 10 at the Columbus Community Hospital.

She was united in marriage with Frank Kubicek on November 24, 1925. She was a lifetime resident of Frelsburg, a housewife and affilitated with Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Frelsburg, a member of St. Ann Altar Soceity and SPJST. Mrs. Kubicek was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Kubicek; a daughter, Bertha Zapalac; parents, Frank and Anna Kulhanek; 11 brothers; and two sisters.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Peter and Doris Kubicek and Justin and Jeanette Kubicek, all of Frelsburg; a son-in-law, John Zapalac of Ellinger; two half-sisters, Vlasta Halfmann of Frelsburg and Lillie Krueger and husband, Raymond, of Columbus; a half-brother, Raymond Kulhanek of Fayetteville; nine grandchildre; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Mark, James and Thomas Kubicek, Peter Zapalac, James Underlich and Derryl Holub.

Honorary pallbearers were James Sevrek, Daniel Kolenovsky and Andrew Heinsohn.

Sumbitted by, SPJST Lodge 1, Fayetteville -SPJST-

Expression

of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 91, Crosby, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister, ANN CLAWSON GLASS, whose services were held on March 29, 1995, at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Baytown.

Mrs. Glass, 81, was born in Crosby to Joseph and Rosie Kelarek Clawson. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Dayton and was an Eastern Star.

She moved from Baytown to Dayton in 1977 with her husband Carl Glass who preceded her in death in 1979.

She was also preceded in death by her sister, Betty Jane Pitts.

She is survived by daughters, Caroll and husband Robert McCullough of Deer Park, Carthy Harbour of Liberty, and Bonnie Bartel of Dayton; three grandchildren, Cori Harbour, Beau Bartel and wife Tracy, and Clint Harbour; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe and Jewell Clawson of Livingston and Martin and Thelma Clawson of Houston; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Billie and Paul Lemmon of Beach City, Esther Dean of Highlands, Elizabeth and Armender Hayes of Baytown, Frances and Marion Kelly of Pasadena and Willie Pitts of Teneha; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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

Resolution Committee, Frankie Brewer June Smesny Marie Stasney -SPJST-

Expression

of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicke, No. 4, Hallettsville, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and deep sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, CHARLES STRAUSS, age 85 years, who passed away in the Lavaca Medical Center on Monday, May 29, 1995, at 12:30 p.m.

He was born August 21, 1909, in Lavaca County, the son of Charles and Caroline Kopecky Strauss.

He was a World War Two veteran and a retired Lavaca County Clerk with more than 40 years of service. He was a former member of the Hallettsville Volunteer Fire Department, Old Timers Baseball Association, American Legion, Lions Club, Knights of Columbus, SPJST, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville.

Rosary was recited at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, at Kubena Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 1 at Sacred Heart Church. Services were conducted at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 1 at Sacred Heart Church with the Rev. John Peters officiating. Burial followed in the Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Kubena Funeral Home.

Survivors include his wife, Erlene Strauss; a daughter, Carol Ann Steffek of Hallettsville; two sons, Drs. C.E. Strauss and David Strauss, both of Victoria; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Caroline Strauss; three sisters, Annie Strauss, Millie Kvinta and Caroline Hamff; and three brothers, Gus Strauss, Victor Strauss, and Fred Strauss.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee, Gayenell Chudej Janell Chudej Gaye Galetka -SPJST-

Expression

of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth, Texas, wish to express sympathy on behalf of our entire membership, to the family of ANNA M. JURAN, who died Tuesday, May 30, 1995, at a local hospital at the age of 85 years.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. on May 31 in Laurel Land Memorial Park.

Sister Juran was a homemaker. She was a member of the Arlington Heights Chapter 702 Order of the Eastern Star and a member of SPJST Lodge 92.

Survivors are her husband, Joseph L. Juran of Fort Worth; one son, Joe F. Juran of Fort Worth; one daughter, Mary Ann Gibson of Fort Worth; three brothers, Joe Paprskar of Dallas and Michael Paprskar and Charlie Paprskar, both of Fort Worth; and four grandchildren.

Laurel Land Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee, Rose Jaworski Victoria Murphy Mona Lee Hattendorf -SPJST---

Expression of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth, Texas, wish to express heartfelt sympathy on behalf of our entire membership in memory of ARTHUR GILLIS, who died on May 18, 1995, at the age of 84 years at a Richardson nursing home.

Brother Gillis was a retired florist and a member of SPJST Lodge 92.

Mr. Gillis had no known survivors.

The funeral was held on May 22, 1995, at 11 a.m. at Mount Olivet Funeral Home with burial in Mount Olivet cemetery.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee, Rose Jaworski Victoria Murphy Mona Lee Hattendorf -SPJST-

Memory of Wilbert Walter Krause In

Wilbert Walter Krause was born in Winedale, Texas, on April 24, 1924, the son of Paul and Charlottie Hueske Krause. He was baptized at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine by Pastor A.H. Falkenberg on August 17, 1924. He was confirmed at Winedale Lutheran Church on September 18, 1938.

On September 29, 1945, he was united in holy matrimony with Verda Laverne Spies at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Round Top. The Krauses moved to South Austin in 1953, where they became members of St. John's Lutheran Church.

In 1962, they built their home on Springdale Road in North Austin. From 1965-69 and since 1981, they have been members of Hope Lutheran Church. In 1969, Wilbert supervised the remodeling of the chancel at Hope into its present form.

Wilbert was the owner of the Krause Construction Company from the 1950s to the 1970s, building countless homes in the Austin area. He also built the first permanent home for the Sons of Hermann Lodge No. 120 in Austin, where he was a past president and a longtime member. He was a lifetime member of the Walnut Creek Optimist Club and a member of the Saengerrunde Wednesday _Night Bowling League. He served as a precinct election clerk for 20 years. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin.

He was devoted to his family, was an avid gardener, and loved fishing and hunting.

His survivors include his beloved wife, Verda; his daughter, Donna, and her. husband, James Grimm; his son, Danny, and Pam Croonquist; his granddaughter, Michelle, and her husband, Arthur Carter; his grandchildren, Dawn, Kevin, and Jennifer Grimm; his great-grandchildren, Brittany, Bryan and Joseph; his brother, Rubin Krause of Burton; his sister, Alice Stork of Ledbetter; and his brother-inlaw, Vastine Dippel of LaGrange.

He was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters.

Submitted by, Evelyn and Leslie Gustafson -SPJST-

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Resolution of Sympathy

Expression of Sympathy

We, the members of the Resolution Committee on behalf of our membership of Lodge Slovanska Lipa, No. 66, Waco, wish to express our deepest and most sincere sympathy to the family of our departed brother, DANIEL NORS, of Abbott, Texas, who died Tuesday, May 23, 1995, at the age of 78 years.

Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on Thursday, May 25 and Mass of Christian Burial took place on Friday, May 26 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Reinhard Sternemann as celebrant. Burial was in Fatima Cemetery near Abbott.

Brother Daniel is survived by his wife, Leona of Abbott, Texas; a daughter, Barbara Brem of Waco; two sons, Eugene D. Nors of West and Danny R. Nors of Trenton; one brother, Pete Nors of Mount Calm; one sister, Agnes Janek of Mount Calm; five grandchildren; and three great-granddaughters.

Brother Nors was retired from Fleetwood Mobile Homes after 23 years of service. He had farmed in the Abbott area and was an SPJST life insurance sales representative for many years.

Brother Daniel was past president of Lodge 66 and served on the Linden Hall board. He was an active worker for all the years he was a member.

He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus No. 11230 in Abbott, RVOS Lodge No. 109, and the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Abbott. He was a volunteer at Geneva Hall. He joined SPJST Lodge 66 in September, 1950.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee, Darlene Engelke Polly Gaidusek Johnnie Gaidusek

We, the officers and members of Lodge 24, Cyclone, express our deepest sympathy to the family of ANGELINE SYDONIA GERZA. Angeline Sydonia Gerza, 80, of Burlington, died Saturday, May 13, 1995, in a Temple hospital.

Services were at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 15 at Ocker Brethren Church in Zabcikville with the Rev. Gene Kotrla officiating.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

She was born in Cyclone to Frank and Rozalie Baron Plasek. She lived in Bell County all of her life. She married Anton D. Gerza on August 9, 1932, in Bell County. She was a member of the Ocker Brethren Church and the Christian Sisters of Ocker Brethren Church.

Survivors are her husband, Anton D. Gerza of Burlington; a son, Ruben Gerza of Temple; and three grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Ocker Brethren Church.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee, Bobby Hoelscher Arleen Mayeux

-SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 87, Temple, in behalf of the officers and entire membership wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of ANNIE M. PLSEK, who passed away on June 4, 1995, in Cameron, Texas.

Services were held at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Temple with the Rev. Charles Davis and the Rev. Joseph Mitrano officiating. Burial was at Bellwood Memorial Park in Temple.

Mrs. Plsek was a retired cafeteria worker for the Temple School District.

She was a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church in Temple and SPJST Lodge 87, Temple.

Survivors are two daughters, Dorothy Glaser of Cameron and Jeannette Johnson of Round Rock; two brothers, Jerry Urubek of Red Ranger and Frank Urubek of Temple; a sister, Helen Mesecke of Temple; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

May she rest in eternal peace.

Respectfully submitted, Georgia Navratil Sidney Kacir

-SPJST-

SPJST-

Resolution of Sympathy We, the members of the Resolution Committee on behalf of the membership of Lodge Slavonska Lipa, No. 66, Waco, wish to express our deepest and most sincere sympathy to the family of our departed brother, GEORGE T. HILL of Mart, Texas, who died Saturday, June 10, 1995, at the age of 86 years.

Graveside services were held on Monday, June 12, 1995, at 2:30 p.m. at Waco Memorial Park.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Hill of Mart, Texas; one stepdaughter, Marijean Tucker of Waco; one stepson, James Heflin of Kingwood; three sisters, Lena Ridlehuber of Waco, Ida Moses of Mart, and Laverne Pulliam of Avondale, Missouri; two brothers, Rev. Luther Hill of Dallas and Aaron Hill of Austin; and six step-grandchildren.

Brother George attended the First Baptist Church of Mart and was an SPJST member since February, 1969.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee, Johnnie Gaidusek Polly Gaidusek Darlene Engelke

-SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth, Texas, wish to express heartfelt sympathy on behalf of our entire membership, to the family of CLARA E. WEBB, who died Tuesday, May 30, 1995, at a local hospital, at the age of 73 years in North Richland Hills.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 2, 1995 at Biggers

Funeral Home in Lake Worth with burial in Mount Olivet cemetery in Fort Worth.

Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Borns in Runnels County, Sister Webb was a homemaker. She was the widow of B.D. Webb, Jr. Sister Webb was a member of SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth.

Survivors are one son, Gerald Morris Crayton of Weatherford; two daughters, Janet Dale Cullar of Fort Worth and Joan Dell Pittman of Granbury; three sisters, Bonnie Fay Womack and Minnie Turner, both of Houston and Bertha Bryant of Gorman; 17 grandchildren; 22 greatgrandchildren; and three great-greatgrandchildren.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee, Rose Jaworski Victoria Murphy Mona Lee Hattendorf

Temple High School. She married Stanley Kacir on December 22, 1950, and retired in April, 1994 from the Soil Conservation Service after 17 years. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, the Eastern Star P.T.A., and SPJST Lodge 87, Temple.

Survivors are three sons, Karl Kacir and Kyle Kacir, both of Rogers, and Kent Kacir of Portland, Oregon; two daughters, Katherine Moody of San Antonio and Karen Alverado of Houston; her father, Vernon Collier of Temple; two sisters, Margaret Rucker and Brooksie East of Nederland; and sixteen grandchildren.

Memorials are to be made to the Shriners or the charity of one's choice.

May she rest in eternal peace.

Respectfully submitted, Georgia Navratil Sidney Kacir

-SPJST-

SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy The members and officers of SPJST Lodge 142, Houston, Texas, wish to express our sympathy to the family of LIBBY KOVAR. Libby Kovar, 81, died Tuesday, May 16, 1995. She was a longtime resident of Houston. She was a member of Bethel Church of Christ and SPJST Lodge 142, Houston.

Mrs. Kovar is survived by her husband of 53 years, Eddie Kovar, and R.L. and Lillie Mae Shafer, along with a host of friends.

Mrs. Kovar was the daughter of Frank and Amilie Pospisil.

Pallbearers were Timothy Shafer, Melvin Albers, Woodrow Kuhn, Malcolm Hillendahl, Arthur Rust, and A.J. Wuneburter.

Funeral services were held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, 1995, in the chapel of Heights Funeral Home, 1317 Heights Boulevard, with Governor Clements and Rev. Robert Langtry officiating.

Interment followed in Washington Cemetery. For those desiring, donations may be made to Washington Cemetery Care, Inc., 12800 Briar Forest Drive, Suite 83, Houston, Texas 77077-2206.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee, Rosie Tumis Eva Braunagel Rita Hermis

-SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 87, Temple, on behalf of the officers and entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of NELTA COLLIER KACIR, who passed away at her home recently in Temple at the age of 63 years.

Services were held at Sheffield Funeral Home in Temple with the Rev. John Witte officiating. Burial was in the Kacir family cemetery near Rogers.

Mrs. Kacir was born in the Stringtown community near Temple to Vernon and Jessie Brooks Collier. She was a lifelong resident of Temple and a graduate of

Expression of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 87, Temple, on behalf of the officers and entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of DAN LAWRENCE McCLAREN, who recently passed away in Detroit, Michigan.

Services were held at Zion Lutheran Church in McGregor, Texas, with the Rev. Charles Parnell and Rev. Theiss Jones officiating. Burial was in McGregor Cemetery.

Mr. McClaren was born in Temple and was a 1987 graduate of Temple High School. He was a member of the first championship swim relay team in 1987.

He attended Temple Junior College and the University of Denver. While in Denver, he was the winner of numerous NASTAR downhill ski competitions. In 1990, he moved to McGregor and was a professional salesman for John McClaren Chevrolet where he received several awards for the sales of trucks. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, First Baptist Church of Temple, and SPJST Lodge 87, Temple.

Survivors are his wife, Kristy Michelle Watson McClaren of McGregor; two sons, Tyler Dan McClaren and Colby Andrew McClaren, both of McGregor; his father and stepmother, John and Nancy McClaren, both of McGregor; his mother and stepfather, Sue and Richard Stearns of Temple; a sister, Sue Ann McClaren of Temple; grandparents, Lawrence and Marguerete McClaren of Cameron and Dan and Cladine Steakley of Temple; and a great-grandmother, Ada Steakley, of Temple.

Memorials are to be made to Peaceable Kingdom Retreat, P.O. Box 1045, Salado, Texas 76571 or McGregor Ambulance Association c/o Frances Hudson, 311 South Adams, McGregor, Texas 76657.

May he rest in eternal peace.

Respectfully submitted, Georgia Navratil Sidney Kacir -SPJST-

(In Memoriam Continued on Page 12)

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SUPREME LODGE SPJST Temple, Texas DEATH CLAIMS PAID IN MAY, 1995 6/01/95 DEATH CLAIM

NAME

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Annie Glass Hubert L. Keith Joe E. Broz Daniel J. Svoboda, Jr. Mildred L. Bushek Howard Ray Allen John J. Retchek Adolph Jochec John Zaludec Veronica Bartos Uptagraffl Joe Frank Talas Sharon E. Pursch Rose M. Parma H. W Berger Ella Truksa Henry Broz

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Wayne E. Huser Frances H. Touser Henry F Grossman Dorothy Ann Petty Harvey B. Albers Foster B. Brooks Frank A. Regmund Frances Orsak Mary B. Vrana Elsie Moravec Edwin R. Reynolds Andrew Culverhouse Mavis Sanders Melvin H. Skrabanek Edwin A. Turek Annie J. Skyvara Louis E. Klare, Sr. Mary H. Paradoski Johanna Kresta Bessie C. Reames Carmen Louise Block Victoria Brandt Joseph R. Hajek Lula Maresh

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Theodore W. Sladek John D. Emery.

Joe M. Canik James R. Dornak Vlasta Hrncirik Charlie E. Wasicek Lydia Psencik Irene J. Pratka Morris Annie Barborak Katerina Faust Paul A. Hagar Lillian M. Hlozek Russell Straznicky Laddie M. Hurta Frank A. Cervenka, Jr. WJ. Baros Henry E. V7tek Johnnie G. Syptak

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Wylie Guettner Joseph W. Henderson Daniel F. Venglar Vivian Preece

88 36 153 87

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91 88 133 48 88 88 84 28 88

40 28 161 66 88 149 201 88 184 54 172 179 88 39 114

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4/15/95 4/17/95 5/08/95 4/22/95 4121195 5/05/95 10/22/94 4/20/95 5/09/95 4/25/95 5/04/95 5/05/95 5/02/95 3/21/95 4/27/95 5103195 5/12/95 5/04/95

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Crosby Houston San Antonio Beyersville Houston Houston Dallas East Bernard Houston El Campo-Hillje East Bernard Jourdanton Waco Houston Alvin BleiblervilleNelsonville Houston Moulton West Pasadena Warrenton Houston Bryan Fairchilds Jourdanton West Buckholts Elk Snook New Tabor Beyersville Houston Houston Houston El CampolHillje Dallas San Angelo Corpus Christi Sweet Home BleiblervilleNelsonville Taylor West Fayetteville Blessing Seymour East Bernard Needville La Grange Moravia New Tabor Dallas Blessing Needville Houston Granger Sweet Home Granger BleiblervilleNelsonville Houston West LaSalle Temple

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

Fraternally,

Lanita Anglin Secretary-Treasurer —SPJST-

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Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 47, Seaton, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest and most sincere sympathy to the family and friends of our departed lodge brother, REUBEN L. MIKESKA. Services for Reuben Lee Mikeska, 56, of Temple, were at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, 1995, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Temple.

A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6 at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home.

Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery near Cyclone.

Mr. Mikeska died Monday, June 5, 1995, in a Temple hospital.

Born in Temple to J.J. and Olga Motl Mikeska, he attended Temple High School and Texas A&M University. He married Janell Heller on October 10, 1959. He served in the Texas National Guard, Headquarters Company 3rd Medium Tank Battalion during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was the owner of Cyclone Bar-B-Q in Cyclone. An exotic game collector, he was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Survivors are his wife, Janell Heller Mikeska of Temple; his mother, Olga Mott Mikeska of Temple; three sons, Ronny Mikeska and Rickey Mikeska, both of Temple, and Roger Mikeska of Dallas; two brothers, Albert Mikeska of Temple and Leo Mikeska of Damon; four sisters, Mrs. Robert (Judy) Meyer of Belton, Mrs. Joe (Adella) Coufal of Seaton, Mrs. Tom (Betty) Bowles of Temple, and Mrs. Bob (Tracy) Carper of Dallas; and four grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to any charity.

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

Resolution Committee, Gladys Marek Joyce Skrabanek Dorothy Pechal

-SPJST-

Expression

of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 201, Bleiblerville-Nelsonville, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sympathy to the families of our departed brother, HENRY BROZ, JR. who died on April 8, 1995, at the age of 85 years in the nursing home.

The funeral services were held from the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Industry with Rev. Roger Duffy celebrating the funeral mass and rite of committal. Graveside services were at the church cemetery.

He was born on March 9, 1910, in Bleiblerville to Henry, Sr. and Mary (Stasta) Broz. He was raised in Bleiblerville and attended school there.

On December 30, 1935, he was married to Esther Galan. He was a farmer.

He is survived by his wife, Esther, one son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Jennifer Broz, all of Bleiblerville; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two brothers.

Mr. Broz was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and one brother.

The funeral services were under the direction of the Knesek Brothers/Edinger Funeral Chapel of Bellville.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee, Laura Mae Slacik Lillie Mae Shupak Clara Susen

-SPJST-

Expression

of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 139, Danbury, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family of KATHERINE CHOVANEC, who passed away on Saturday, June 5, 1995, at the age of 98 years at her home in Danbury.

Mrs. Chovanec was born on August 23, 1896, to John and Anna Kawulok in Reka, Czechoslovakia. In 1921, at the age of 25, she came to Texas to marry John Chavanec, who had come to Texas several years earlier. Their plans were for Katherine to join him shortly thereafter, but World War One intervened and her arrival was delayed for several years.

Upon her arrival at the port of Galveston, she was met by John and they were married before leaving Galveston for Danbury where they lived out their lives on their farm just out of Danbury.

Sister Katherine loved to garden and after she no longer farmed, she kept a large garden. She lovingly tended her garden for as long as she was able. Also, her love of beauty was evidenced by the flowers which bloomed in profusion around her home.

Sister Katherine was preceded in death by her husband, John, in 1974, and two sons, John, whose death occurred in 1945 while serving on a B-29 in the Pacific Theater, and Adolph in 1978.

She is survived by her daughter, Annie Chovanec of Danbury; her grandson John Allen Chovanec of Monroe, Louisiana; her daughter-in-law, Mary Neal Chovanec of Monroe, Louisiana; her niece Annie Klanika of Sealy; and numerous great-nieces and greatnephews of Texas, the Czech Republic and Poland.

A service of thanksgiving for the life of Katherine was held at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 5, 1995, at the First

Methodist Church at Angleton with Rev. Fred Carter officiating. Interment was in the Danbury Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Edwin Vrazel, Vernon Goebel, Earl Cameron, John Vrazel, Don Posey, and Phillip Vrazel.

Honorary pallbearers were James Scruggs, Tommie Lostak, and Fred Oberhelman.

Palms Funeral Home in Angleton was in charge of the arrangements.

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

Resolution Committee, Faye Wilson Lorenda Baldwin

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Expression

of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 201, Bleiblerville-Nelsonville, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sympathy to the families of our departed brother, IRWIN R. LUEDKE, SR., who died on March 14, 1995, at the age of 72 years.

The funeral services were held March 17, 1995, at the St. John Lutheran Church of Bellville, Texas, with Rev. Willie Ratter officiating. Interment was in the Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery in Bellville.

Mr.- Luedke was born on January 27, 1923, in the New Bremen Community.

He was the son of Edward and Paula (Hill) Luedke. On May 10, 1958, he married the former Vernice Beckmann Kahanek in Caldwell, Texas.

Irwin served in the U.S. Army during World War Two. He retired from the Texas Highway Department after 27 years of employment. He was a member of the American Legion and of the St. John Lutheran Church of Bellville.

He is survived by his wife, Vernice of Bellville; daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Bruce Parsons of Sugarland and Jeanette and Glenn Kaminsky of East Bernard; sons and daughters-in-law, Irwin, Jr. and Connie Luedke of Bellville and Gary and Roxanne Luedke of Waller; stepdaughters and spouses, Donna and Roger Newman of Virginia and Cheryle and Bobby Hargrave of Bellville; one sister; one brother; ten grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Mr. Luedke was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, one son, one sister, one brother, and a granddaughter.

Funeral services were under the direction of the Knesek Brothers/Edinger Funeral Chapel of Bellville.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

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

The response has been overwhelming! Many of you have called the customer service line at Scott & White Prescription Services for prescription prices and for more information on how the plan works.

If you would like more information on this new member benefit, please call

(Editor's Note: Family reunion season is upon us. In an effort to accomodate as many notices as possible, entries have been edited for brevity. Please call reunion contacts for additional details.)

Hrabel Family Reunion The 25th annual Hrabel Reunion will be again this year at the SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood Hall on Saturday, July 8, 1995, located three miles east of West on FM 2114 road.

The hall opens at 10:30 a.m.

Socializing is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Snacks and drinks are furnished and will be served all day. There will be games for the youngsters and a domino tournament for the older ones. A business meeting and the election of officers is at 3 p.m. A raffle and an auction will follow. Those who wish to donate a prize to the auction or raffle, it will be appreciated. This will help raise funds for our next reunion. Please designate your contribution for the raffle or auction.

Bring pictures, scrapbooks or anything you would like to share with others. The catered supper with all the trimmings will be served at 5:30 p.m.

Visitation will follow the supper.

As always, there will be a brunch at the Quality Inn in Waco for all who wish to join us for our final visit and goodbyes.

Mark the dates on your calendar when you read this. All relatives and friends are invited. Hope you all can come.

Submitted by, Ruth Krizan

Herttenberger Family Reunion The Herttenberger Family Reunion will be held Saturday, July 8, 1995, at the Sons of Hermann Hall in Old Glory, Texas. All family members are invited.

Bring your favorite dishes of meat, vegetables, and desserts to share. For more information, call (817) 697-4408 or (512) 444-8725.

Registration begins at 1 p.m. and the meal will be served at 6 p.m.

Submitted by, Joyce Vaculin

Jez Family Reunion The descendants of John and Anna (Sefcik) Jez will have a family reunion from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, 1995 at the Central Texas Sportsman's Club near Lake Belton.

A covered dish lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. and a short business meeting will follow. For more information, please call (817) 778-2120.

Luchak and Polensky-Reunion

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Reunions

a customer service representative at (817) 742-0550 or (800) 707-3477.

Remember that this program is available only to SPJST certificate holders. Scott & White Prescription Services looks forward to serving you in the near future.

-SPJST-

The 32nd reunion of the Luchak and Polensky families is Sunday, July 16, 1995, at the American Legion Hall in Wharton, Texas.

The reunion begins at 11 a.m. Bring food to share, photos and memorabilia, and quality items for the Food Basket Raffle.

If you have any questions or comments, please call David Copeland at 409-532-5412 (home) or James Copeland at 409-532-1685 (home) or 409-532-2150 (work) or 713-342-6114.

Wednesday,

There will be a per family charge as usual.

Submitted by, Jannie Luchak

Gajdica-Vicha Reunion The Gajdica-Vicha Reunion will be held on Sunday, July 16, 1995, beginning at 12 noon at the CCD Center in Elk, Texas. All descendants of Charlie Gajdica-Rudolf Vicha are invited to attend. A pot luck dinner will be served.

Bring enough for your family.

Paperware and drinks will be provided.

Submitted by, Diana Vicha Hand

Bedrich Family Reunion The annual Bedrich Family reunion will be held on Sunday, July 16, 1995 at Clem Mikeska's banquet room in Temple, Texas. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. A catered barbecue meal will he served. Please RSVP by calling Jerry Bedrich at 983-3962 or George Bedrich at 742-2824. Hope to see you there.

Submitted by, Jerry Bedrich

Bartek Family Reunion The 32nd annual Bartek reunion will be at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall on Sunday, July 23, 1995. Registration begins at 10 a.m.

Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish and cake or pie for their family and friends.

For more information, call (817) 7785358.

Please let all of your family know.

Submitted by, Evelyn Bartek Wells

Jezek-Kotrla Family Reunion The 29th Annual Jezek-Kotrla Reunion will be held on Sunday, July 30, 1995 at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton in Seaton. Texas.

Registration begins at 10 a.m. A family style meal will be served at .12 noon and a cake walk, prize drawing and an auction will be held in the afternoon.

There will also be a "toy walk" for the children.

Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish meal for their family and guests. Bread, tea, coffee, and tableware will be provided. We are also asking each family to bring a cake and a gift.

Proceeds raised from the sale of these items will go toward having future family reunions.

Please pass this information on to all of your family members. Thank you and please plan to attend this reunion. For more information, please contact Janie Coakley at (817) 982-4731.

F.W. Petr Family Reunion The F.W. Petr reunion will be held on Sunday, July 30, 1995, at the KIT Hall in Ennis, Texas. Registration will be at 10:30 a.m. with dinner being served at 12 o'clock. The dinner will be catered by Bessie Petr.

Please advise the Brozek, Nesuda, Jaresh, Janousek, Bouska, and Cerny families of this date.

Bring your favorite dessert. Anyone

interested in attending this reunion is asked to call Emil Petr at (214) 826-3557 in Dallas; Georgie Brozek at (214) 3390409 in Dallas; or Libbie Pavelka at (214) 874-3715 in Ennis.

Submitted by, Emil Petr and Emil Brozek Reunion Co-Chairmen

15th Beran Reunion The 15th Beran Reunion will be Sunday, August 13, 1995, at the American Legion Hall in Moulton, Texas. Registration begins at 10 a.m. with dinner at 12 noon.

The Beran clan are descendants of these original families: Charles and Mary (Pryor) Beran (Moulton, Texas); Kristian and Maria (Beran) Sembera (Flatonia, Texas); John and Frances (Beran) Novak (Flatonia, Texas); Martin and Christina (Beran) Pesek (Sweet Home, Texas); Vinc and Anna (Beran) Darilek (Praha, Texas); John and Carolina (Beran) Valenta (Shiner, Texas); Joe and Theresa (Beran) Bartusek (Houston, Texas); and John, Sr. and Mary (Beran) Mares (Czechoslovakia and Czech Republic).

Each family is asked to bring a covered dish. The reunion will feature live music for your listening and dancing pleasure in an air-conditioned hall.

Hope to see you on August 13, 1995.

Plan to come and have a good time!

Submitted by, Victor J. Beran

Reunion of John and Frances Dusek Shenkir Descendants Dear Family Members, OUr Annual Shenkir Family Reunion will be Sunday, August 13, 1995, at Seaton Community Center in Seaton, Texas, on Highway 53, approximately nine miles east of Temple. Registration will begin at 10 a.m.

Lunch will be served between 12 and 12:30 p.m. Tea, coffee, bread and eating utensils will be provided. Please bring enough food for your family and we will all share together.

After lunch, we will have a family meeting and give away lots of door prizes! Please bring a white elephant gift for the drawing.

We are proud of our Czech heritage and in order to honor the memory of our ancestors, let's all come together. Don't forget to bring pictures, family items or any data to share. We need you and your family to attend. Please invite and encourage all members of your family, even if they did not receive a copy of this invitation. We had about 87 persons attend last year and all had a good time.

The John Velky Family of California received a gift for traveling the farthest distance. Sarah Thompson received a prize for being the youngest baby present. Bingo was played last year and that was a big hit.

See you at Seaton Community Center on August 13, 1995.

Sincerely, The Ziober Family

July 5, 1995—VESTNIK/13

Vestnik Project for July 100

Pearls of Bohemia (From Pearls of Bohemia)

The Slapy Dam Resort Along the forty-kilometer lake's edge, there is a number of large holiday centers, camping and caravan sites offering a pleasant stay, swimming and water sports facilities. Situated on the Vltava river, only 30 kilometers south of Prague, the Slapy Dam resort is known to be one of Prague's recreation resorts.

Marianske Lazne A Bohemian spa resort famous worldwide particularly among those suffering from respiratory organs diseases, joint, kidney and metabolic diseases. In the past, J.W. Goethe, Mark Twain, F. Chopin, R. Wagner and dozens of other celebrities, including the English King

Edward VII, used to come and look for remedy in the local spa. The park-like area is characterized by an abundance of magnificent stylish statues. The area is dominated by the spa colonnade and its musical fountain.

The 'Pisa Cliffs This peculiar natural phenomenon forms the westmost part of the protected environmental area. For visitors there is the two-kilometer-long natural trail, taking them through the most beautiful parts of the "rocky town." The Tisa cliffs are popular among mountain-climbers.

More than a hundred peaks with routes of varying difficulty are found there.

—SPJST-

VESTNIK PROJECT OUESTIONS 1. Name the Bohemian spa resort where celebrities have come to receive remedies for ailments.

2. Name this natural phenomenon popular among mountain climbers.

3. Name one of Prague's recreational resorts.

4. Where is the musical fountain located?

5. Where is the "rocky town" located?

Age

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

Youth Section District One Camp Begins July 14 Dear Campers, District One will be camping soon and I am sure all of you are looking forward to camp. Arrival time is between 10 and 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 14 and the fun begins then!

This year's theme is "Christmas in July" so we will be doing a lot of activi-

SPJST

ties centered around Christmas. We will be doing several Christmas crafts, playing games, decorating a Christmas tree, singing Christmas songs and even having a Christmas party. We are asking that each camper bring a small Christmas present for a child under the age of 12 years to donate to a local charity.

The older group of campers will once again be participating in the challenge course. Your youth leader should have given you a form to be filled out for par-

District Summer Camp Dates

—SPJST-

Good things happen

because you make them happen.

Support your local lodge.

District One District Two District Three District Four District Five District Six District Seven

July 14 - 17 July 18 - 23 July 10 - 13 July 21 - 24 July 2 - 6 June 30 - July 2 July 25 - 28

at Camp Val Verde at Camp Val Verde at Camp Val Verde at Camp Lone Star at HEButt Camp at Camp Lone Star at Camp Val Verde

14/VESTNIK—Wednesday, July 5, 1995

Vestnik Contest for July — Ages 9-11

Vestnik Contest for July — Age 6-8

George Washington

The Fight For Freedom The Revolutionary War began. For a long time it looked like the colonists would never win. The English soldiers were stronger. They had better guns and training.

One winter was very bad. The colonial army was out of food. They were sick. They were cold. Snow was on the ground and some soldiers had no shoes.

George Washington was a good leader. He bought food with his own money. He tried to cheer up the men.

Then the people of France decided to help the colonists. With the help of the French soldiers, the colonists won the war. There was now a new free country: the United States of America!

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3. What made Washington a good leader?

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

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

ticipation in this activity. If you did not get a form, contact your youth leader.

Put on a big smile and we will see you at camp.

Here is a list of what you will need to bring to camp: Four changes of clothes, blue jeans for horseback riding, tennis shoes, shoes to wear in the river, two swimming suits (one for the river), life jacket (if you have one), beach towel, toilet items (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, etc.), twin sheets and light cover (or sleeping bag), towels and washcloth, flashlight, quarters for the coke machine, sun visor or cap, sunscreen, shaving cream (for shaving cream fight), and one unwrapped Christmas gift.

This year we are having a Christmas party and dance with a karoake DJ. Think about what you would like to sing at camp and be prepared. The LITs know that I will get up there and sing if nobody else does. So if you don't want to listen to me try to sing all night, you better get up there!

See you at camp!

Fraternally yours, Susan Skrabanek District One Youth Counselor —SPJST-

District Two YAD Sunday, July 9 Dear Readers, District Two Youth Achievement Day will be held on Sunday, July 9 at Lodge 187, Round Rock.

We are very pleased and excited to have over 200 entries entered by the youth from area youth clubs including Granger, Cyclone, Taylor, Seaton, Academy, and Round Rock. Members from our newly organized youth clubs in Bruceville and Falls County will join others in supporting our many talented youth.

District Two youth members and youth leaders join in extending a special welcome to all members, families and friends and all districts to attend this enjoyable day. Your presence on this day will show your support for our leaders of tomorrow.

The District Two YAD program will be as follows: 10:00 -11:15 11:15 -12:00 Noon

Down 1. liberty 2. directed 3. the month of Washington's birthday 5. opposite of peace 7. put his name to 8. where Washington was born 10. the time a president is in office

Registration Sandwiches available for purchase Presentations of Flags Welcome . .

Directions to Lodge 187, Round Rock

District Two's Youth Achievement Day will be this Sunday, July 9, at Lodge 187, Round Rock. All SPJST members, families and their friends are invited to attend.

12:15

2:30 - 4 p.m.

Craft and individual talent judging Awards - Point and Individual Talent Special Presentations Break Group Talent Craft Viewing (Ribbons will be placed after announcements) Evening Meal Menu: Barbecue sausage, beans, cote slaw, dessert, tea $3.50 ..Price: . ....

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4:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

Awards for Participation, Crafts and Talent Royalty Closing Comments

Remember, you are all winners for participating in your Youth Achievement Day. Best of luck. We look forward to seeing everyone in Round Rock on July 9.

Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST-

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Wednesday, July 5, 1995—VESTNIK/15

Vestnik Contest for July — Ages 15-17

Vestnik Contest for July — Ages 12-14

WOMEN AT THE FRONT

INDEPENDENT WORKERS

uring the Revolutionary War, there was a very special woman who tirelessly ago carried water to the soldiers fighting in battle. Her real name was Mary Hays, but her good work earned her the nickname "Molly Pitcher." Legend has it that Molly also bravely manned a cannon when her husband was killed. But this was actually a different Molly. Her real name was Margaret Corbin. She was dubbed "Captain Molly" after she became the first woman to be awarded a lifetime pension by the U.S. Congress for her courageous act.

he Declaration of Independence states that all people have "certain inalienable T Rights, that among these are life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness." The men who signed the Declaration pursued their own happiness through many different careers.

Among the signers were LAWYERS, DOCTORS, JUDGES, FARMERS, SURVEYORS, MERCHANTS, EDUCATORS, an AUTHOR, a SOLDIER, and a PRINTER.

* Can you fit each of the underlined words from the paragraph above into the puzzle grid? (One has already been done.)

* Can you find each of the bold-faced words from the paragraph above in the puzzle below? The words may read up, down, across, diagonally, or backwards. Circle each word as you find it.

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

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

Dear Members of District Four, Mark your calendars for July 15! The youth of your district and I would like to extend an invitation to you to join us for our District Four Youth Achievement Day. Please join us at the St. Ambrose Church Hall in Wall. Registration will be held from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Judging of royalty, talent, and crafts will begin at 1:30 p.m.

We have entries in the King and Queen divisions of royalty, individual and group talent acts, and more craft entries than we have ever had. Come and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with us

and see how talented your youth are in District Four.

Fraternally, Sandra Jansa District Four Youth Counselor —SPJST---

District Seven YAD Sunday, July .9 Dear Members of District Seven, Please note that District Seven will be holding its 1995 Youth Achievement Day on Sunday, July 9. Lodge 107, Floresville will host the event at their lodge hall.

SPJST District Youth Achievement Days July 23 District One July 9 District Two District Three June 25 District Four July 15 July 16 District Five July 16 District Six District Seven July 9

Youth Leader

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District Four YAD Saturday, July 15

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at Dime Box at Round Rock at Fort Worth at San Angelo at Houston at Halletsville at Floresville

The schedule is as follows: 10:00 -11:30 11:30 -12:30 12:00 1 p.m.

2 p.m.

Craft and Talent Registration Lunch Craft judging begins Royalty Competition Talent Competition

Following the talent, awards will be presented.

I look forward to seeing all of you in attendance.

Fraternallly, Susan Bohnenberger District Seven Youth Counselor

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6, Cottonwood Youth Club Looks Forward to Summer Activities

Lodge

Dear Readers, We elected new officers for the youth club at the last meeting. We also dis-

cussed going to Fiesta, Texas sometime soon.

District Three camp will start July 10 to July 13 and that weekend, the lodge will hold its annual picnic. We will work on our money-making projects during the picnic.

Fraternally yours, Celia Dobecka (6/20/95)

—SPJST-

6, Cottonwood Youth Club Reports on Activities

Lodge

Dear Readers, We have been working on our scrapbook for YAD. It looks real good.

District Three YAD was Sunday, June 25.

We also made some new things for the West Nursing Home.

Fraternally yours, Christi Sparkman (6/20/95)

—SPJST-

16/VESTNIK—Wednesday, July 5, 1995

Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Reports on June Meeting

roll and read the May minutes. Mrs. Rife gave the treasurer's report.

We were reminded to have our camp forms and YAD cards in on time.

We voted on officers. They are:

Dear Readers, On June 7, 1995, our youth club held its monthly meeting. We installed our new officers and elected honorary grandmothers. They are Mrs. Vlasta See and Mrs. Liddie Zgabay. Mrs. Zgabay is my grandmother and she is very excited about all of the upcoming youth activities. We also had hot dogs and other goodies after the meeting.

On June 30, we participated in the Snook Fest. We rode on a float and sponsored an ice water booth. Everyone had a great time.

Fraternally, Travis Schoppe (8) (6/23/95) —SPJST-

Lamanda Kostelka

13, Dime Box Youth Club Prepares for YAD

13, Dime Box Youth Club Reports on Summer Activities Lodge

Dear Readers, How is your summer? Ours got off to a really good start. We went to AstroWorld and now are getting ready to hold District One Youth Achievement Day at our lodge in Dime Box. Everyone is busy working on their talent and crafts.

I wish everyone good luck in YAD and hope that you have a great time.

Delia Wiederhold (6/23/95) —SPJST-

13, Dime Box Youth Club Reports on June Meeting Lodge

On June 18, 1995, Lodge 13, Dime Box Youth Club held the regular monthly meeting.

President Matt Ford called the meeting to order. Wesley Ford led the Pledge of Allegiance. Crystal Mikulin called the

the State Youth Leader

State Youth Achievement Day Fast Approaching

President Vice President Crystal Mikulin

Secretary Delia Wiederhold

Treasurer Nicholas Racket

Sergeant-at-Arms Wesley and Matt Ford

Photographer Nicholas (Bear) West

Reporter Stacy Spacek Hope to see everyone at our next meeting that will be Saturday, July 8 at 3 p.m.

Fraternally, Sue Flippin (6/27/95) —SPJST-

Lodge

Dear Readers, I hope everyone is having a good summer. District One's Youth Achievement Day is coming up soon. Dime Box SPJST sure is practicing hard. I wish everyone good luck at YAD. Sincerely, Lindsey Wiederhold (11) (6/23/95) —SPJST-

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88, Houston Youth Club Reports on June Meeting Lodge

Dear Readers, Our monthly meeting was called to order by Vice President Holly Hubbard at 6:45 p.m. Cole Vick led the Pledge of Allegiance.

We elected committee chairpersons.

They are: Social—Valeria Mattiza; Telephone—Krystle Bender and Rachel Barnes; Refreshments—Amanda Godwin; Sunshine—Kristen Bender; Membership—open; Scrapbook—Kristy Sokol; and Charity—Katrina Parker.

Other scrapbook committee members are Tamara Williams, Lauren Godwin, Sara Runnels, and Kimberly Joseph.

We earned $49.71 on the snow cones sold on Splash Day. That same weekend was the LIT Retreat. We had four Lodge 88 youth attend the retreat. They were Michael Williams, Justin Miller, Karen Bender, and Cole Vick.

Mrs. Bender, Assistant Youth Leader, spoke about the program scheduled at the lodge on July 30. It will be along the theme of Gilligan's Island and rehearsals will be after the District YAD. We will also be making props for our program.

Mrs. Linney, Youth Leader, said she will be contacting several individuals about their entries for District YAD. The entries need to be clarified and made sure they are entered in the correct categories.

Registration for our District YAD begins at 10:30 a.m. There will be a dance after the district royalty is crowned and all awards are announced.

Kristen Bender will provide refreshments for the July meeting.

Our meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Karen Bender, Reporter —SPJST-

Dear Leaders and State YAD and Royalty Participants, It's time to prepare for our end of the year event, the SPJST State YAD! Important information follows: • Motel accomodation information • Map to Convention Center and Lodge 24, Cyclone • Participants must make their own reservations • Reservations must be made by

July 24, 1995 • Reservations are on a "first come, first serve" basis Have a safe trip and I look forward to seeing everyone at State Youth Achievement Day and Royalty.

Fraternally, Joni Lange State Youth Director —SPJST-

Temple Area Hotel/Motel Accomodations * Holiday Inn 802 North General Bruce Drive Temple, Texas 76504 (817) 778-4411

Fairfield Inn 1402 SWHK Dodgen Loop (Loop 363) Temple, Texas 76504 (817) 771-3030 (800) 228-2800 Contact: Cori Rooms Reserved: 15 Cost: 8 Double/Queen, $49.95 plus tax 7 King with sofa sleeper, $53.95 plus tax (also has refrigerator and microwave)

* LaQuinta Inn 1604 West Barton Avenue Temple, Texas 76504 (817) 771-2980 * Stratford House 1602 North General Bruce Drive Temple, Texas 76504 (817)771-1495

Hampton Inn 1414 SWHK Dodgen Loop (Loop 363) Temple, Texas 76504 (817) 778-6700 (800) 426-7866

* Ramada Inn 400 Loop 363 Temple, Texas 76504 (817) 773-1515

Contact: Loretta Rooms Reserved: 11 Cost: Doubles at $49.95 plus tax

* Rooms are not reserved at these motels.

—SPJST-

Directions to Temple Convention Center and Lodge 24, Cyclone STATE YAD AND ROYALTY 1995 North • Nosy Adana Ave. in one way pimp west Central Ave. is one way going cut (up to 3rd Street).

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Many of us are here today because our a:Icestors believed in the promise of America as a "better way of life." A promise that was made aufi :]efended by men like Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and George Washington. Check out your library and read about our revolutionary forefathers this summer and you'll see they were an incredibly colorful and dedic, ted group of individuals.

Their generation believed in the idea that this pace—the United States of America—was different and so were they.

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JESTE CHYTROST V NEVYMRELA --Napsal Alois St. Novak.

Do SPJST Vestniku zaslal John J. Karas.

Tifdflny 'eldnek, druha 'east.

Chu& studenti, v g ichni etyti z jedne vesnice bydlili v jednom byte u bytne Kag parove, kterl tiela tee hidu, jako vag ina lidi ve valce. Rada vafila studennlm, ponevad2 se s nimi Na konce v g ak nebylo vaiiti z eeho a proto Ka gparova byla nucena ddti studentOrn vypoval ze stravy na tak dlouho, dokud by se nepostarali o nejakou tu aprovisaci.

"To jsme, kamaradi, dopadli? Ta Ienskd nem srdce, kdy dovede nas hladove vykazti na ulici," naiikal student Mucholapka na ulici pied hostincem, do neho2 se ohavali vstoupiti.

"Snad nam da pan Soudek na dluh nejaky ten obed, ne2 se2eneme novy kvartyr' "usuzoval Pometlo.

"Prot bychom, mladenci, shaneli novy byt? Nag e bytna se zase obrnekei, jen co dostane od ‘ erikova tatinka nejakou aprovisaci ze statku, namital Prskal.

"Kdo vi, zda z domu new poglou.

Psali mi, 2e u nich s vojaky prohneli a 2e jim toho mnoho zabavili, 2e sotva sami do 2rif vystaei, Kdyhy aspon v kufru nektereho z nas hyl je gte kus chleba, tieba i tvrdeho," zatou2i1 student Napdlil, jen z hladu a zoufalstvi kousal veeer iemen od brusli.

A natkilm nehylo konce. Jeden utahl si notne kalhoty, aby hlad tak mocne nepocit'oval, aby mu nekrueelo v 2aludku, jiny zastavil v zastavarne, co se dalo zimnik, hodinky, prsten od mile, eerne kalhoty a v antikvariae prodal i ten Kozena-MetelkCiv zemepisny atlas, jiny zkusil poslati svemu znamemu bohaei v Americe prosebny, srdcervoucf dopis, av g alc s se rovnal vysledkem, jen matematicke nule.

Studenti meli prazdne kapsy a jfsti piece musflf. Kruty hlad dodaval jim odvahy jako vikum, jig ve smeece oblehajf venkovsky dvorec. Chvili preglapovali v mrazu pied hostincem, az stiskli razne kliku a hluene vstoupili do lokalu, ktery byl upine prdzdny. Nebyl v nem ani hostinsky, ani pikolo. Doufali, 2e se zdarma nebo na dluh dobte najedf a tieba napijf. KdyI se posadili, pravil Prskal, ktery jsa z mesta, umel hrati bohateho.

"Musfme delati lordy a tvdfiti se, jakoby nam celY svet patril, jinak bychom nic nedostali. Musfme si toho hodne porueiti, aby se nezddlo, 2e nemarne ani groge."

"Vgak jsme studenti a ti majf za

5.eervence 1995 u g ima a dovedou si poraditi," smal se Pometlo.

Kdy2 do lokalu vstoupil s hluhokou tiklonou pikolo a otazal se studentu, co by si prdli, po2adali, aby jim pfines1 neco k jidlu a pia. Pikolo namital, 2e neni jute poledne a 2e ()bed nosi az po dvanacte, kdy se sejdou v g ichni stravnici.

"My spechame k vlaku a neradi bychom zme g kali," podotkl Napalil, jen chtel pomoci vyrokem sobe i svym soudruhCim. Umyslne gli do hostince pied polednem, ahy lope mohli prchnouti, kdyby situace stavala se hrozivou.

Domnivali se, 2e piiprazdnem lokale leccos dd se ji g provesti.

"Bez starosti, panove, easu dost," konej g il jejich ohavy pikolo.

"A v kolik jede ten rychlovlak?" tazal se jeden ze studentii.

"Panove jsou zde asi cizinci, u nas nejezdf rychlfk; my zde mame jenom lokalku. Nejbli g f vlak ma jeti y e 12:30, av gak easto jede teprve o jeclne hodine, nebo i pozdeji, proto Casu dost a dost," pravil pikolo a pfines1 studentilm jfdelnf lfstek, aby si vyhrali nejake postnf jfdlo, neboi byl prOve bezmasy den.

Studentilm nebylo vhod, 2e na jidelnim listku neni 2adnd peeene.

Ale nouze lame 2elezo a hlad vybfravost. Dali nad lfstkem hlavy dohromady a radill se, kterou krmi nejlepe by napinili sve 2aludky.

Bramborova polevka 1.40 K Nudle na sucho . . . 3.20 K KneclIfIc se zelfm .. 3.50 K Mrkev na kyselo . . 2.60 K Turin s bramborem 1.80 K Fazole kysele . . . . 3.80 K Hrach s okurkou .

4.60 K Kukufieny nakyp .

2.50 K "To jsou, mladenci, mastne ceny a mnoho po torn asi nebude," ulevil si Mucholapka.

Kdyi" ja" chvfli vybirali, vratil se z kuchyne pikolo a zvestoval studentiirn, 2e jiz mrkev a tuiin jest hotov. Studenti porueili si notne porce mrkve a pikolo odkvapil.

"Jen aby sem nikdo nevlezl; ja se budu eervenati, az se bude jednati o placenf" strachoval se ji g piedem Napalil.

Celkem vzato meli studenti vgichni strach a nikdo z nich nechtel na sebe vzfti povinnost, vyjednati s hostinskym vec, tykajfcf se jejich Iltraty a dluhu.

"Mohl bys to udelatf ty, Jarko; jsi z nas nejchytiej g f a ma g char jazyka," 2adali druhove Prskala.

Prskal, jsa hrd, 2e mu clruhove tolik dilvefuji, prohldsil, 2e to ji2 nejak udeld a chute se pustil do mrkve, z nii se je gte notne koutilo.

Kdy2 snedli mrkev, porueili si jegte knedlik se zelim a po nem hrdch s okurkou a na zapiti sklenici piva pro kaideho. Po obede, jen jim znamenite chutnal, porueili si

cigarety a sundali si s ve g aku noviny.

Bylo jim tak dobie a odchod co nejddle ocidalovali dobte vedouce, 2e v nem bude kamen Llrazu, nebo aspon hodne tvrdy ofigek.

Prskal hnal se v novinach na studentskou hlidku, ktera2to ruhrika nejvice studenty zajirnala valle rubriky sportu a her.

"Mladenci, budeme mai raj na zemi. Zavadeji se valeene maturity, pii nich2 se toho mak) 2ada, jen nejnutnej g i. A dale tu stoji, 2e ka2dy, kdo si valeenou maturitu odhude, 2e na vojne brzy bude diistojnikem," polo eetl, polo vykladal student.

Studenti porueili si nove sklenice piva a do dna vyprdzdnili je na poeest pana ministra a tech valeenych maturit.

"Ja myslim, 2e by se vCibec maturita mela zru g iti," navrhoval resolutne Pometlo.

"A rovna i v g echny zkougky, reparay a opakovani trid," projevil nespokojenost jiny ze studenta.

"Rekni nam, brachu, kolikrae jsi jiz propadl? Tvilj vous ukazuje, 2e mag ji2 hodne pies dvacet. Mas snad nadeji zOstati veenym studentem?" otdzal se Napdlil Prskala.

"Reknu y am to, ahyste si mne vice va2ili. Ja jsem studie bral \Tidy velmi va2ne a proto bral jsem kaldou tfidu dvakrate," ptiznal se Prskal.

Studenti s pinymi 2aludky piichazeli do ndlady. A bylo pivo valeene, piece jim chutnalo, neboi ku prameni zfidka kdy se dostali. A v povzneg ene ndlade, jali se uva2ovati, jak by si pomohli lehce k penezum.

Jeden radii Prskalovi, aby svernu otci napsal o tisicovku, druhy navrhoval podniknout nejakY fetezovy obchod.

Ale piece na nic konkretniho nemohli ptijiti a bylo piece ji2 na Case, ahy co nejdiive z lokalu zmizeli.

"Ale sedme radeji je g te na placeni je Casu dosti. S tim mil2eme poekati, a2 v g ichni strdvnici z kostince odejdou. Zatirn piemyglejte, jak bych to hostinskemu nebo pikolovi iekl co nejlepe, 2e u neho chceme zustati visetf na kifdu," navrhoval Prskal.

"Mlddenci, ja dostavdm ze vgeho notny strach a tiesenf tidu. Nejlepe by bylo odtud nepozorovane vypaliti," nahlas obavu svou projevil Pometlo.

Mucholapka se v gak proti tomu ohradil, tvrde, 2e bez zpozorovanf neize hostinec opustiti.

"Skoda, ze nejsme jiz tak chyttf, jako byvali difvej g f studenti," zasteskl si Napalil.

Napa' ilova poznamka pohnevala na nejvy gg f mfru Prskala.

"Co2 jsme jute mak) chytil? Za tech nekolik let na g fch studif vyvedli jsme mnoho povedenych kouskit a dobrodrOstvf," ulevil si student a uderi rukou na still a2 sklenice poskoeily.

"Vyvedli, nevyvedli, av g ak co provedli etyii g panel gti studenti, toho bychom nikdy nedokazali," chtel podeptiti sve tvrzeni a svaIj stesk student Napdlil.

Studenti chtive pobizeli druha, aby vypravoval. Byli na tu gpanelskou chytrost tuze zvedavi. Napalil notne si piihnul ze sklenice a zaeal jako se zaeinaji pohadky.

"Ve Spanelsku byli Ctyii studenti a byli velmi chytif! Jednou pif g lf do vetg fho mesta, kde prave se odhyval vyroenf trh. Studenti na trhu videli tolik krasnych a dobrych veci, pine kramy cukraiske, moeene okurky, stanky s ovocem, pletence slaclkych ail, kola vybornych syru, kotouee sa:Arna a uzenin, lahve vybornych y in, kolotoe, stielnici, houpaeku a mnoho jinych atrakci. Studenti nemeli v kapse ani gro g e a ukrasti se nic nedalo.

A hlad a 21zen meli snad vet g i ne2 my pied vstupem sem do lokalu.

Museli si nechati zajiti chili. Ahy je smysl zraku, eichu a chuti nedrd2dil, vyg li si radeji za mesto.

Kdy2 tak jdou po upra g ene ceste vzdaleneho pfedmesti, vidi u studne osla, ktery 2ernovem va2i1 z of vodu.

Kdy2 studenti pti g li b112e k oslu a studni, ttikl se jeden z nich do Bela a pravil: "Ho g i, main napad. Nikdo osla nepohani, odva2me ho, zajdeme s nim do mesta na trh a prodejme ho," Kdyi v g ak ostatni namitali, 2e ka2dou mohl by piijiti hospoddi, pravil student, jen mel ten dobry napad: "Nebojte se, ja zde zOstanu zatidim dalgi!"

Studenti poslechli a rychle odvazali osla a spechali s nim mesta na trh. Student s dohrym napadem zOstal u studne, dal si na krk osli chomout a sam chvili ze studne va2il vodu. Kdy2 se unavil, zarazil se. Majitel osla nesly g el chod 2ernova, vy g el z blizkeho staveni a zlobne volal: "Bije, dlouhou g aku" a rychle hnal se ke studni, ahy osla prima ku praci. Nesmirne se ulekl, kdy u studne v chomoute misto osla spatfil studenta, jen tklivym hlasem jal se venkovanu nezvyklou vec a pripad zdhadny vysvetlovati: "Pied mnoha a mnoha lety hyl jsem od jedne zle earodejnice v osla promenen a dnes prave vypr g ela lhOta meho zakleti a ptiblail se den osvobozenf a vracim se opet do sve difvej g f lidske podoby. Dekuji vain, dobry mu2i, za vliclne se mnou zachazeni," pravil student, shod il chomout na zemi a vesele bral se k mestu. Venkovan nevedel, ma-li se smati nebo mali se zlobit. Proklinaje v g echny osly a e.arodejnice ubiral se chate a vypravoval sve 2. ene, co se u studne ptihodilo. Ta myslila si s poeatku, 2e si z of Z'erty tropf. Kdy2 vak poznala, le mluvf pravdu,

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pravila muIovi: "Co Mat, vezmi penfze a jdi na trh koupit jineho osla, bez neho2 nemUeme byrti: ale to ti poviddm, abys si dal pozor, at nevybere g zase nejakeho eloveka v oslf ku2i, sic ti zebra ptetluku."

Studenti smali se o pfekot a vetili tomu, neboi \Alen, 2e na svete byly a jsou dosud earodejnice. A o lidi v oslf kfi2i nenf ani dues nouze.

"MIddenci, zadrIte smfch; tea teprve ptijde to prav6," znovu ujal se slova Napalil.

"Venkovan gel na trh a koupil od studentil sveho vlastnfho osla, jen vesele hytkal a strihal u g ima, neboi mel radost, le se hlasf svuj k sv6mu."

Pokraeovanf v pfigtfm Vestniku.

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sth. or away from sth. (so that it cannot be seen from the previous position) Slunce za§lo za mrak (zapadlo za Obzor). — The sun went behind a cloud (it set behind the horizon). Kam jsem jen mohi zaloiit to kniiku? — Where could I have mislaid the book?

Zaieilte toho psa! — Drive that dog away! Auto zajelo do gara ge. — The car drove (and disappeared) into the garage. Voda z protdene piehrady zaplavila cele udolf. — The water from the broken dam flooded all the valley.

JAN HOLUB

Learn Czech With Us 59th Lesson. Verbal,Prefixes. vz-: 1. motion upwards Letadlo bylo pietliene, a proto se pilotovi nepodaillo vzletnout. — The plane being overloaded, the pilot has not managed to take off. Sedel u stolu a psal. Kdyi jsme ve li, pf-ekvapene vzhledl. — He was sitting at the table and writing. When we entered he looked up in astonishment. Zdjem o starogitny ndbytek v posledni dobe vzrostl. — The interest in antique furniture has increased recently.

Uprostied tabora postavili sto1dr a vztyeili na nem vlajku. — They erected a flagpole in the centre of the camp and hoisted the flag there. V kolik hodin si pfejete zitra vzbudit? — At what time do you want me to wake you up tomorrow? Utlaeovani sedlaci se vzboufili proti svjrm feudalnim panitm. — The oppressed peasants revolted against their feudal lords. Dlouho se nemohla vzpamatovat z toho ottesu. — She could not recover from the shock.

Ohen vysoko vzplal. — The flames blazed up high. z-: 2. to make or become such (causative verbs) Kour z kominit tovaren a vjlukove plyny zndigfuji ovzdugi velkj,ch — Smoke from factory chimneys and exhaust gas pollute the air of big cities.

Vagi osobni zku genost midete zobecnit. — Your personal experience can be generalized. eskoslovenskd republika zndrodnila v gechen pritmysl. — The Czechoslovak republic nationalized all its industry.

2. to do sth. fully, completely West° bylo zniUno ohn6m. — The town was completely destroyed by fire.

Na ulici ho plepadla a zbila parta neznamj,ch mladfku. — He was held up and beaten by a gang of unidentified youngsters.

3. only perfective meaning Podivala se z ve2e dolit a zbledla. — She looked down the tower and turned pale. Naig ene fraze si musite zautomatizovat. — You must mechanize (make automatic) the learned phrases. Za posledni dva roky zna6a zestdrla. — She turned considerably old within the past two years.

4. to do sth. gradually (not at once) Jak ptig ly dome deti, hned zotvfraly vg echny dvete a okna. — As soon as the children came home they opened all the doors and windows (one by one).

Kdyi" hledala zalolene doklady, zpfehazela celj, pokoj. — While looking for the mislaid documents she (step by step) turned everything in the room upside down. za-: 1. motion behind sth., inside of

Ueme se t esky Let Us Study Czech Lekce tfiadvacati—Lesson 23 Parts of Speech—The Adjective (plidavne jmeno) The adjective qualifies, describes, or limits the noun to which it belongs.

Examples: pilnj student dubovj, stul jarnf den bratrtiv prftel Adjectives are formed from: 1) Nouns: pjrcha (pride) - pygnj. (proud) hrdina (hero)— hrdinnj, (heroic) 2) Verbs: hrati (to play) — hravj, (playful) vidai (to see) — viditelnji (visible) pracovati (to work) — pracujici (working) 3) Other adjectives: malt' — maliZkj, . Adjectives may denote origin or material: Ex.: m6stsk, zlat5 ,. They May denote various relations of place: Ex.: zdej§i, morskST, denni, no&g, zimni, veernf, etc.

An adjective may be used in two ways: 1) attributively, closely linked with the noun it qualifies. Ex.: krasna zahrada; zdravj, 6IovU; 2) as part of the predicate (verb) Ex.: to zahrada je krisna; ten dlov6k je zdray.

In the attributive use, the adjective has hard, long form. krasn-Y

krasn-A (fern.) krisnt (neut.) or — "soft" ending for all 3 genders, such as in jarnf, letni, etc.

HARD ENDING—SINGULAR (DECLENSION) FEM. MASC. dobra dobr9 dobrou dobreho dobre dobreho dobre dobremu o dobre o dobrem dobrou dobr9m SOFT ENDING jarnf jarnf jarnf jarnfho jarni jarnimu o jarnf o jarnim jarni jarnim HARD ENDING—PLURAL jarnf dobff jarnich dobrjrch jarnim dobr9m jam' dobre o jarnich o dobr9ch jarnimi dobr9mi The letters k, h, ch, d, t, n, and r are softened before — i in the nom. pl. masculine. Ex.: velkj, vojak — velcf vojdci drabj, pritel — drazi pratele tichj, hoch — ti gf hogi dobrj, doktor — dobtf doktoti eskj, dthiik — 6e gtf delnici krasnj, pes — krasrd psi mladj, had — mladf hadi lenatj, student — &nal' studenti anglickj, namornik — angUti namornfci. *** Many adjectives possess only the long (attributive) .., form which must therefore be used in i the predicate as well: slavnj, vojak — on je slavnj, krisne date — to dfte je krasne The stem-vowel is lengthened in the predicate form: zdravj, — zdrav slabj, — slab mladj, — mlad (This short form is seldom used in colloquial speech).

The most widely used short adjectives are: zdrav, nemocen, hotov, spokojen, jist,

Eleventh Annual Victoria County

Czech Heritage Festival at the Victoria Community Center 2905 E. North Street, Victoria, Texas

Sunday, July 16 The following rates apply for classified advertising in the Vestnik.

Please note that it costs nothing for your lodge to post events on the calendar page.

SPJST LODGE RATES

For advertising SPJST lodge-related activities $12.50 2 3/8" x 5" $25.00 4 7/8" x 5" 10" x 5" $50.00 COMMERCIAL RATES Applies to all advertising not related to promoting SPJST lodge events $25.00 2 3/8" x 5" $50.00 4 7/8" x 5" 10" x 5" $100.00 For more information, contact the editor at (817) 773-1575.

ADMISSION 12 Years/Adults • $5 Under 12 Years - Free Texas State Tarok Tournament Register at 8:30 a.m.; Tournament from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $15 per person with a meal. AWARDS State Plaques and Cash: $100, $75, $50 and $25.

Contact Joe Pustka at (512) 578-2507

Enjoy These Big Bands The Dutchmasters: 10 a.m. - 2 pan.

The Little Fisherman Orchestra: 2 - 6 p.m.

Leo Majek's Orchestra: 5 - 9 p.m.

Battle Dance: 5 - 6 p.m. .Czech Stew and Sausage Noon Meal: $4.50 per person ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW — 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Contact: Cathy Dornak (512) 573-4950 CZECH BAKING CONTEST Contact: Carol J anak (512) 572-3804

znam, laskav, schopen. They are used to complement (aid) certain verbs. Ex.: byl vesel, smuten, spokojen, §fasten; citil se zdrav; zustal svoboden. *** Possessive adjectives are derived from personal nouns: °WON, mat6in; The suffix-0v is used for adjectives derived from masculine nouns.

Jan—Janiiv Karel—Karlilv otec—otctiv The suffix— in serves for feminine nouns: VIATICA— maain ;estra— sestfin Jitka— Jiain Adjectives Used as Nouns 1) masc.: vratnjr, pracujici, cestujici, krejdi, pritvod6 2) fern.: dovolend, kopana, podivand 3) neut.: vstupne, jizdne, gkolne.

—SPJST-

98th Annual

PICNIC

SPJST Lodge No. 6 Cottonwood Three miles east of West, Texas Just south of FM Road 2114

Sunday July 16, 1995 Delicious fried chicken and sausage with all the trimmings Serving from 11:30 a.m. until ?

To Go and Large Plates: $5 Small Plates: $3.50

Games start at 1 p.m.

Auction at 1 p.m.

Everyone is cordially invited!

Klub Kontinental Rudy and Henrietta Klecka invite you to discover and enjoy this year's annual Czech Republic

Moravian Wine Tasting Tour Prague; Krakow, Poland; Vienna, Austria; Budapest, Hungary

September 21 October 5, 1995 15 days Includes: First -class hotels, two meals daily, private first-class motorcoach, city sightseeing, free time to look up roots!

"We know the Czech Republic and the Czech Republic knows us."

27 years of experience.

Tour escorted by Rudy Klecka. For more details, contact: Rudy and Henrietta Klecka, P.O. Box 28, East Bernard, Texas 77435 Call toll free: 1 (800) 854.6642 After 6 p.m., call: (409) 335-4471

Wednesday, July 5, 1995—VESTNIK/19 LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS

SPJST CALENDAR •

FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY

Saturday, July 15-39th Annual Princess Ball sponored by the Teen Club; Music by the Sulak Band; 8:30 p.m.; Crowning of 1995 Lodge Royalty at 10:30 p.m.

Monday, July 17—Lodge meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 19—Bus Trip to "Isle of Capri," Bossier City, Louisiana; Leaving at 6:30 a.m.

Saturday, August 5—Dance—Music by Alpine Village Band For band bookings, call Cheri Petr at 3524397 or Ben Jarma at 348-1514. For rentals, call Emil Petr at (214) 826-3557.

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD

LODGE NO. 35, ELK

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Sunday, July 16-98th Annual Lodge Picnic; Fried chicken and sausage; serving begins at 11:30 a.m. Games start at 1 p.m. Auction at 1 p.m.

(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. 88, HOUSTON

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

LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK (Local lodge meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Youth Club meetings are at 6:30 p.m.)

LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Wednesday, July 19—Regular meeting at 7 p.m.

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

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LODGE NO. 47, SEATON

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

Wednesday, July 5—Audit of all books at 7 p.m.

Saturday, July 8—Leo Majek Orchestra Saturday, July 15—Fritz Hodde & Fabulous Six Saturday, July 22—Jerry Haisler & Melody Five Saturday, July 29—King of Swing Saturday, August 5—Combinations from Bryan

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LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS (Local lodge meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. The dance club dances are the second Sunday of each month. For hall rental and dance information, call Audrey McCall at (817) 593-0090.) ***

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

LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Sunday, July 9—Battle Dance ($6 per person); Music by Donnie Wavra and Fritz Hodde and The Fabulous Six Plus Two; 3-8 p.m.

Sunday, July 16—The New Edition; 3-7 p.m. ($5 per person) Saturday, July 22—King of Swing; 8:30-12:30 ($5 per person) Sunday, July 23—Leroy Rybak's Swinging Orchestra; 3-7 p.m. ($5 per person) Sunday, July 30—Tony Janak; 3-7 p.m.) $5 per person Sunday, August 13—Three Band Polka Fest ($7 per person); Music by the Vrazels, Fritz Hodde and Leo Majek; 2-8 p.m.

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

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Monday, July 10—Monthly Lodge Meeting at 7:30 p.m. (Dinner social at 7 p.m.--Bring a covered dish food item) Saturday, July 15—Sherri Mitchell and Prairie Fire (Country and Western/Variety) Sponsored by the Rogers Business Association. All proceeds go towards the purchase of land for a city park in Rogers Saturday, August 5—SPJST State Royalty Competition 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 Saturday July 8—Rental Sunday, Jul y 9--Shower Thursday, July 13—Lodge Meeting at 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 15—Wedding Saturday, July 29—Rental Saturday, August 5—Wedding Game room open every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Monthly meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 8 p.m.

For rentals, reservations or more information, call President Ernest Haskovec at (214) 875-2789, Vice President Charlie Patak at (214) 875-5385, or the hall at (214) 875-8381 and leave a message. *** LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Adult lodge meetings are every second Friday of the month at 7 p.m. The Youth Club meets at 5:30p.m. on the second Sunday of the month. On premises catering available. For information, call the hall at 352-9139.

(Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple, just off of Highwa y 53. All Saturday dances are from 8 p.m. - 12, a.m. and admission is $5; Battle dance admission is $6. For information about hall bookings, please call Calvin Skrabanek at (817) 985-2344, weekdays or (817) 985-2548 (the hall phone) on Saturday night. ***

LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA Saturday, July 8—Franke Family Reunion Saturday, July 22—Private Wedding 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 Friday, July 7—Cherokee Rose Saturday, July 8—Cherokee Rose 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 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 Sunday, July 9—Spiegelhauer Reunion Sunday, July 23—Moon Reunion Monday, July 24—American Legion, 7p.m.

Sunday, July 30—Holland Baseball Association Banquet Saturday, Aug. 5—SUPERGAMES at 7 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 6—Monthly Meeting at 2 p.m.

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

Friday, July 7—Nick Navarro; Big Band Music; Dress Code; $10 per person Saturday, July 8—Vrazels; Polka and Variety Music; $6 per person Saturday, July 15—Knights of Dixie; Ballroom and Variety Music; $6 per person Saturday, July 22—Central Texas Sounds; Polka and Variety Music; $5 per person Saturday, July 29—Bobby Lane from Nebraska; Big Band Music; Dress Code; $10 per person Friday, August 4—Texas Brew (C/VV) Saturday, August 5—Manny Green, 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 Sunday, July 23—Country-western Dance from 3-7 p.m. Admission: $5 per person. Music by the Wild Wood Band (The Stardust Ballroom presents ballroom dancing every Friday, 9-12:30; DRESS CODE; 642-1361. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. Game nights are on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 7 to 10 p.m. Ladies Circle meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 107, FLORESVILLE (Lodge 107 monthly meetings are the second Sunday of every month at 4 p.m. at the lodge hall, unless otherwise noted.) ***

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LODGE NO. 178, LONGVIEW-KILGORE (Lodge meets on the first Thursday of each month at the VFW Post, 4002, Longview.) ***

LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON (Lodge meets second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Warrenton store; social hour and meal follows. The meat is furnished and members bring side dishes.) ***

LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Saturday, July 8—Road House Band Saturday, July 15—Cross Fire Saturday, July 22—Trotter and Anderson Saturday, July 29—Mt. Creek Saturday, August 5—Country Junction (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. 182, FALLS COUNTY Sunday, July 23—Meeting at the Lott Volunteer Fire Department at 4 p.m. (Youth meeting at 3 p.m.) Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar and State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Klinkovsky will deliver a presentation on the importance of maintaining an active fraternal program and the Lodge Recognition and Incentive Program. ***

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 Sunda y at 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506. For information regarding hall rentals (weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, etc.) please call (817) 465-8538, (817) 4608056, or (817) 468-4611.) ***

LODGE NO. 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Thursday, August 17—Meeting at the Bavarian Village beginning at 8 p.m.

LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS

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(Lodge 130 monthly meetings will be held on the third Monday of the month in the Youth Room of Lodge 84, 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas.)

LODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL

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(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, July 9—Lodge Meeting at 2 p.m.

Sunday, August 13—Lodge Meeeting at 2 p.m.

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

LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Monthly lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. or as specified otherwise. ***

LODGE NO. 161, LA PARITA - JOURDANTON Sunday, September 10—Quarterly lodge meeting at 11:45 a.m. at the Jourdanton Civic Center. embersplease attend! Please RSVP to Tillie Koch by September 4 to reserve your plate. Call (210) 569-5627. ***

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Saturday, July 8—Southern Breeze (C&W) Saturday, July 15----Texas Brew (C& Saturday, July 22—Sugar Creek (C& Saturday, July 29—Martha White (C& (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. 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 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 6:30 p.m.; Business meeting at 7:30 p.m.)

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Saturday, July 8—Backroads Saturday, July 15—Running on Empty Saturday, July 29—Mark Richey

(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, July 7—Chad Hudson Saturday, July 8—Texas Fever Friday, July 14—Lonesome Dove Saturda, July 15—Private Party Friday, July 21—Diamondback Saturday, July 22—Debonaires Friday, July 28—Sterling Country Saturday, July 29—Chad Hudson Friday, August 4—Peoples Choice Saturday, August 5—Sterling Country (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.)

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