Vestnik 1995 09 20

Changing to meet the needs of fraternalists.

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

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

HUMANITY

BENEVOLENCE

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 September 20, 1995 ISSN-07458800 VOLUME 83 NUMBER 36

SPIST members and lodges join in the fun,

20th Annual Westfest attracts nearly 40,000

SPJST State King and Queen Ride in 1995 Westfest Parade

(Editor's Note: Special thanks to Editor Larry Knapek of the West News for providing this Westfest summary. Brother Knapek is a member of Lodge 36, West.)

Westfest 1995 came to a close late Sunday night, September 3 as the last strains of polka music passed through dance tents and the food booths shut their windows for the final time completing yet another successful festival in its 20year history.

"It was excellent, everything went smoothly. It was one of the smoothest run festivals that I can remember. Except for the extreme heat, it was a picture perfect festival," Westfest President John Hurtick said.

(Continued on page 11.)

MISS TEXAS CZECH Melanie Zavodny, rides in parade with Westfest Directors.

Sister Zavodny, who is also an SPJST Home Office employee, is a member of

SPJST ON PARADE: SPJST State King C.J. Novak and Queen Brandi Dum parade through downtown West. State Duke Rusty Sims and State Duchess qr° Dum, not pictured, led the way with the SPJST banner. At the wheel of the red convertible is Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar.

Lodge 24, Cyclone.

by State Youth Director Joni Lange

Members of the Lodge 66, Waco Youth Club ride in the Westfest Parade. Quite a number of SPJST lodges were represented during the two-day festival. The Texas Czech

Beseda Dancers of Lodge 130, Dallas and the Lodge 47, Seaton Beseda Dancers both performed in the Cultural Pavilion. The Czech Folk Dancers of West, who also performed, included members of Lodge 6, Cottonwood, Lodge 54, West, and Lodge 66, Waco. Other SPJST lodge members participated in the Parade of Authentic Czech Costumes.

The Westfest Parade on the morning of Saturday, September 2 kicked off a fun-filled day complete with games, rides, singing, dancing and lots of food for thousands of participants and spectators. Among these enthusiastic participants were the new SPJST State King C.J. Novak, State Queen Brandi Dum, State Duke Rusty Sims and State Duchess Kristine Dum. Our royal couple began their day by cruising down Main Street in West in a red convertible, generously provided by Sykora Ford of West, greeting spectators and enthusiastic supporters. After a quick lunch and some siteseeing, the Royal Court met at the Cultural Center, located on the Westfest grounds, where they were formally introduced to the public. We can't think of a better way

to begin the year than among the people who continue to preserve and support the Czech heritage.

We wish to thank C.J., Brandi, Rusty and Kristine for the excellent job they did in representing the youth of our SPJST. We would also like to express our gratitude to their family and friends for taking time out of their busy schedules to offer support and encouragement to these outstanding young people.

We would also like to extend a special "thank you" to the community of West for their hospitality, and we look forward to seeing everyone again next year.

The next appearance of the State King and Queen will he at the Texas Fraternal Congress on October 21, 1995, in Austin where they will host the TFC Youth Spectacular. —SPJST-

Westfest Director David Kolar and Associate Director and Multi-Cultural Program Coordinator Maxine Sefcik are all smiles during Saturday's performances at the Cultural Pavilion. Both Brother Kolar and Sister Sefcik are members of Lodge 54, West. According to Sister Sefcik, a total of 369 participants performed in this year's Multi-Cultural Program. This year's

THE SPJST SUPREME LODGE was also well

Westfest attracted attendees from around the state, nation and several foreign countries.

wife, Dorothy; State Field Representative Helen Hegwood and Lodge 183, Arlington President Jeanne Roznos.

represented with a float in this year's parade. Pictured at left, extending well wishes to the crowd, are Supreme Lodge Vice President Leonard Mikeska and Sister Dorothy Mikeska. Other float participants were State Field Manager Gene McBride and his wife, Frances; State Field Representative Jerry Kucera and his

2/ViSTNIK-Wednesday, September 20, 1995

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

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Applications Now Available From the President's Office this week comes a notice that the SPJST will again be offering $500 scholarships to qualified members. Graduating high school seniors and college undergraduates who have been members of the SPJST for one year or more may submit a request for a scholarship application through December 31, 1995.

Send your requests to: SPJST Scholarship Department, P.O. Box 100, Texas Temple, 76503; or you may call 1 (800) 72 SPJST, or (817) 7731575, locally to make your requests.

This past spring, the SPJST awarded $45,000 in scholarships. Well over 700 scholarships have been awarded by the Society since the program started in 1983.

The SPJST scholarship program is administered and funded primarily through an allocation of the SPJST Supreme Lodge. It also depends on contributions by members and friends of the Society. The annual SPJST "100 Pennies Scholarship Drive" kicks off on October 1 and will be featured in next week's Vestnik. ***

Then, make plans to be at Lodge 18, Elgin on Sunday, October 22, as lodge members celebrate the "Burning of the Note" on their lodge hall. Activities kickoff with a noon luncheon, followed by a program and the note burning at 2:30 p.m. Dance music from 3 to 7 p.m. will be by Harry Czarnek. Tickets for the event are $5. The price includes the noon meal and dance.

Look for details and directions to both of these events in the next few coming issues of the Vestnik. *** Czech Day at the State Fair I had a nice and informative talk this past week with Sister Ida Schulz of Lodge 84, Dallas. As many of you in the Metroplex know, Sister Schulz is also Secretary of the American Czech Culture Society which annually coordinates activities relating to "Czech Day" at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas.

This year's celebration will be on Sunday, October 8, beginning at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and kolaches at the Special Events Tent, located near the Grand Avenue entrance to the fairgrounds. According to Sister Schulz, a full day of activities has been planned, including a performance by the Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra, under the direction of SPJST's own Cyrill Pokladnik. The Dallas Czech Singers, under the direction of Bob Liska will also perform. A promenade of traditional Czech costumes will again be featured along with exhibitions by SOKOL and music by Al Vanek and his orchestra.

The Honorable Ms. Dagmar Lastevecka, Mayor of the City of Brno, Czech Republic, and her delegation, will be present, as well as the Honorary Consul to the Czech Republic, Mr. Jerry Bartos.

For more complete details regarding Czech Day at the State Fair, watch your Vestnik or contact Sister Schulz at (214) 321-3300 or at work at (214) 337-6344.

-SPJST-

"Qualified applicants may submit a request for a scholarship application through December 31."

Cause for Celebration During the month of October, two SPJST lodges-Lodge 196, Houston West and Lodge 18, Elgin-will be observing landmarks in the growth of their organizations. All SPJST members, their families and friends are invited to join with them as they celebrate.

On Sunday, October 8, Lodge 196, Houston - West celebrates the ribbon-cutting of their new lodge hall at 17810 Huffmeister Road in Cypress, Texas.

Activities are set to get underway at 11 a.m. with dedication ceremonies. The morning program also includes lunch. At 2 p.m., there will be an auction. A special prize drawing will take place at 3:30 p.m., followed by musical entertainment.

Tickets for the meal are $5 for adults and $2.50 for children. (

Family Fun and Important SPJST Dates

September 24 District Five Fall Meeting at Lodge 88, Houston September 30 Fall District Youth Counselor Meeting at Home Office Grand Opening and Dedication of new Lodge Home for October 8 Lodge 196, Jednota - Houston West District One Fall Meeting at Lodge 17, New Tabor October 15 Gulf Coast Czech Heritage Festival (Lodge 172, Pasadena) October 21 Music by the Central Texas Sounds Lodge 18, Elgin Note-Burning Celebration October 22 District Three Fall Meeting at Lodge 6, Cottonwood October 22 Gulf Coast Czech Heritage Festival (Lodge 172, Pasadena) October 22 Music by the Moonriders District Seven Family Fun Day at Lodge 107, Floresville October 29 Czech Day Celebration at Lodge 88, Houston October 29 -SPJST-

Wednesday, September 20, 1995---VESTNIK/3

From the President's Office SPJST State Volleyball Tournament Set for November 18 The 1995 SPJST State Volleyball Tournament will be held on Saturday, November 18, 1995, starting at 10 a.m. at the Bruceville-Eddy High School gyms, located about 17 miles north of Temple on 1-35. The gyms are two blocks west of 1-35. If you are coming from the north, take exit 318A. Stay on the service road and take Wilcox Street to the high school gym. If you are coming from the south, take exit 315. Take a left and go under 1-35. Continue on the service road and take Wilcox Street to the left to the high school (see map later).

Local lodges should register their team with the State Fraternal Activities Coordinator before November 10, 1995.

This year, we extend the opportunity and welcome to the younger members.

Due to your requests, youth teams from

local lodges are being added to the competition.

Youth teams, ages 14 to 17 years, will compete in Category A-spiking and Category B-non-spiking. If there is not competition in that category, they will be asked to play in another category. If there are not enough teams in the youth category, they will be asked to compete against the adults. There is a limit of four teams per lodge (two teams in each category). Youth may play with adults if a youth team cannot be organized.

It's time to get your teams organized and start practicing.

Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky State Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST-

1995 SPJST Co-Ed Recreational Volleyball Tournament Rules and Prizes Rules marked by an asterisk (*) reflect changes made in 1995.

L Rules—standard High School each team, must be received at the Home Office at least one week before the state Regulations (with exceptions in "B" catetournament. This roster may be faxed or gory). called in.

2. All players must be members of the A team's regular playing roster shall 10.

SPJST. 3. Local lodge teams will advance not exceed 12 players, including a playing manager. directly from local lodge to the state vol11. No less than two of the six players leyball tournament. must be women.

4. Players must be 14 years of age by 12. When the ball is played more than the date of the state tournament.

5. The tournament will be in two cate- once by a team, at least one of the congories A and B. Each lodge may enter tacts shall be made by a female player. four teams per lodge, two A teams and Contact of the ball during blocking shall not constitute playing the ball. There is two B teams. no requirement for a male player to con6. Explanation of an "A" team: Spiking is allowed and will not be called, tact the ball, regardless of the number of unless purposely directed at any player. contacts by the team. *13. A team must have competition to Spiking directed toward and hitting any win in any category, if there is no compeplayer may be called at the option of the referee and team responsible would lose tition, the team will be asked to play in a different category. After a team is registhe ball or point.

7. Explanation of a "B" team: No tered they may not change categories for spiking is allowed. If a team spikes a any other reason.

14. To encourage more members to ball, the team that spikes loses the ball or the point. If a played ball is questioned participate, a member may not play on to be a spike, the referee will make the more than one team. If some unforeseen decision. A mild tap down is not consid- misfortune arises, an exception can be made by the State FAC. This request ered a spike.

8. Any time a team reaches a score of should be brought to the State FAC. *15. Teams are eligible to win only in 11-0, that team is classed as game winone category. ner. *9. A roster of the players' names, for (Continued on page 4)

INTEREST TES ANNUITY

I

SPJST MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES

(Certificates Issued Prior to 4-1-93)

5.75% Annualized Effective 8-1-95 through 9-30-95

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

6.50% Annualized Effective 8-1-95 through 9-30-95

INTEREST RATE FOR UNIVERSAL LIFE 7.15% Annualized Effective 8-1-95 through 9-30-95

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

Getting to Know Your District Officers In conjunction with this Sunday's District Five Fall Fun Day, we profile officers from District Five.

All of your district officers were mailed a questionnaire which they were asked to complete and return to the Home Office. Their responses are printed below. Get to know your district officers

better at your district's upcoming fall fun day meeting. Let them know your ideas or suggestions for improving your Society. Best wishes for a successful family fun day.

DISTRICT FIVE Louis Hanus Position: Director, 16 years Past District Position: Rest Home Director Employment: Purchasing Agent (retired) with Schotts Sunbeam Bakery Favorite Saying: "If you are elected, the Fraternal will be expected to bear the burdens of his fellow members, to act for their benefits by putting their welfare above your own."

Favorite Food: Bananas Spouse: Oleta Evelyn Mikeska Position: President, 5 years Past District Position: District Five Sales Representative Employment: Sales Representative for

Lillia Mae Peter Position: Secretary, 3 years Employment: Secretary with San Jacinto College Favorite Saying: "I will do it or I sure will try my best."

Favorite food: Kolaches Spouse: Victor Children: Heather and George Lorenda Baldwin Position: Treasurer, 4 years Employment: SPJST sales representative Favorite Saying: "I love you."

Favorite Food: Taco salad Spouse: David Children: Monte, Rhenda, Gina and Troy Marie Stayton Position: District Youth Counselor, 12 years Favorite Saying: "Every day is a Blessed Day." Spouse: Arthur J. Children: Melvin, Arthur, III, and

SPJST and RVOS Favorite Saying: "How are you?"

Favorite Food: Barbecue Spouse: Deceased Children: Thomas Gene John Buri Position: First Vice President Past District Position: Flagbearer Student at Memorial High School Favorite Saying: "Go Rockets."

Favorite Food: Pizza Mary Ann Kieschnick Position: Second Vice President, 5 years Employment: Administrative with Secretary Pennzoil Favorite Saying: "The youth are our future; we need to keep them interested in the SPJST." Favorite Food: Cherry cobbler and kolaches Spouse: Robert Children: Curtis and Keith

John DeWayne Dottie Watkins Position: Assistant District Youth Counselor Employment: Receptionist with Handy Warehouse, Inc. Favorite Saying: "KOOL." Favorite Food: Coconut and lemon pie Children: Misty, Leslie and Belinda Barbara Linney Position: Assistant District Youth Counselor Employment: Import Clerk and Secretary-Treasurer with B & D Custom House Brokers, Inc. Favorite Food: Spaghetti Children: Michelle

Get Acquainted. Express Yourself.

Have A Good Time!

Attend Your Fall Meeting

"It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something."

—Franklin D. Roosevelt

4/VESTNIK—Wednesday, September 20, 1995

District Three Presents Minutes of Spring Meeting at April 23, 1995

Around the Districts District Five Fall Fun Day September 24, 1995 at Lodge 88, Houston 10:30 a.m.

Attendance Registration Registration for Contests Needlework (hand work only), Kolaches, Arts and Crafts (hand work only), Horseshoes, Youth Christmas Ornaments

11:15 a.m.

Call to Order Presentation of Colors

Evelyn Mikeska, President Jennie Lee (Lodge 172) and Regina Janecek (Lodge 196) English—Fred Buri and Youth Czech—Helen Hegwood Clara Broz, President, Lodge 88 Fred Buri, First Vice President Mary Ann Kieschnick, Second Vice President Lorenda Baldwin Lillie Mae Peter, Secretary

National Anthems Welcome Response Introduction of Guests

Treasurer's Report Roll Call of Lodges Supreme Lodge Officers Louis Hanus District FIve Director Marie Stayton, DYC District Five Youth Report Site Selection of Spring Meeting (March, 1996) Announcements Clara Broz Adjourn and Prayer

President Sister Kay Lynn Kovar opened the meeting. Justin Engelke said the Pledge of Allegiance and Paxton Davies said the Motto. The welcome was given by President Justine Yeagar of Lodge 84, Dallas. She thanked everyone for coming out to Lodge 84 for our Spring District Three Meeting. Our First Vice President Sharon Tierce could not be in attendance. In her absence, President Kay Lynn Kovar gave the response and thanked everyone for preparing the day's activities. She also asked for everyone to stand for a moment and join in the nationwide tribute for the families and victims of the Oklahoma federal building bombing.

Second Vice President Brother Leon Stiborek read the names of the deceased members and the District Three Youth

Club members performed a memorial service during the adult meeting.

Minutes were asked to be read and Brother John Engelke had made a motion to dismiss of the reading of the minutes since they were in the Vestnik.

The motion received a second and passed. Secretary Sister Diana Engelke had no correspondence to read. She welcomed everyone for coming out.

Treasurer Sister Martha Durham gave the report on General Funds Balance on hand as of October 20, 1994, $4,502.30.

We had deposits of $25.00 for reimbursement from Supreme Lodge for pastry contest; $667.80 which are dues collected from District Three Lodges. The total deposits were $692.80; withdrawals were as follows: $250.00 for hosting District Three Fall Meeting at Lodge 66;

Volleyball rules

their lodge, and this must be received at the Home Office one week before the State Tournament so that the appropriate trophies can be purchased.

State level prizes—the following prizes will be awarded in each category on the state level: First Place Team $75 plus lodge trophy Second Place Team $60 plus lodge trophy Third Place Team $50 plus lodge trophy —SPJST-

(Continued from previous page.)

Thank you for coming and supporting your District.

*16. Should there be any discrepancies or conflict in any rules, or should a contingency arise not covered in these rules, the SPJST Fraternal Department reserves the right to interpret and proceed in a way that it feels is fairest and of best interest of all concerned.

The local lodge FAC, or person in charge, should notify the State FAC on

—SPJST-

how many teams will be competing from

Noon Social 12:00 till - Lunch 12:30 p.m.

Door Prizes, Auction, Pastry and Spinning Wheel

Clara Broz

Activity of Receipts and Disbursements for the Month of August, 1995 Current

Bonds Certificate Loans Mortgage Loans Common Stock Certificate of Deposit EDP Equipment Software Annuities Furniture & Office Equipment Flex Annuities Withdrawal Bonus Death Claims Matured Endowments Premium Refund Surrender Value Decrease in Bonds by Amort.

Reinsurance Loss On Sale Of Bonds Actuary Advertising/Promotional Appraisal Expense Commission Contributions District Youth Counselors Society Automobile Expense Fraternal Activities Hospitalization Medical Exams Non-Medical Exams Museum Operating Expense Office Rent Office Maintenance Vestnik Vestnik Postage Committee Meetings Organizational Expense Postage Salaries Office Supplies Supreme Lodge Meeting Tax: FICA, TEC & FUTA Telephone Travel—Officers and Directors Travel—State Field Manager/SFR

CREDITS

DEBITS $ 907,200.21 17,559.56 $

115, 392.86

137,784.60 98,702.10 9,337.45 6,365.92 1,291.86 67,313.86 141.54 162,379.34 17,958.00 55,591.32 44,604.53 4,052.41 29,468.67 16,848.90 2,750.00 3,954.76 5,426.96 23,241.52 450.00 5,976.63 3,520.02 5,082.78 13,025.29 2,739.16 1,015.58 19.95 6,000.00 5,719.57 6,772.44 5,000.00 476.68 2,776.70 5,106.68 78,298.97 4,732.21 52.09 11,265.28 2,067.19 2,091.76 632.60

77.79 39.47 5,166.22 22,600.13 9,250.99

Travel—State Youth Director Travel—Editor Research & Development District Youth Allocation Youth Activities Office Rent Home Account Expense SPJST Scholarship Dividends Annuities Mortgage Loan Expense Outside Legal Service Expense Miscellaneous Mortgage Loan Income Annuity Withdrawal Expense UL Withdrawal Expense Bond Interest Certificate Loan Interest Certificate of Deposit Interest Mortgage Loan Interest Premiums Reinsurance Recovered Royalties and Minerals Application Fee Increase In Bonds By Amort.

Premium Income-Pd-Up Additions

6,000.00 4,736.22 2,250.00 4,946.10 406,858.08 413.98 11.00 600.00 600.00 100.00 507,344.33 10,304.57 7,340.59 186,248.38 233,101.29 108,494.00 5,337.89 5,265.00 13,089.10 38,961.44 $1,720,638.79

Cash Balance 7-31-95 Credits Debits

$ 193,668.99 1,748,685.73+ 1,720,638.79-

Cash Balance 8-31-95

$ 221,715.93

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

$

221,715.93 76,022,515.55 28,392,727.48 1,753,861.67 1,385,847.82 1,424,588.48 783,355.18 85,013.71 220,074.77

$110,289,700.59 Fraternally, Jerry Mikulas, Financial Secretary —SPJST-

$1,748,685.73

Wednesday, September 20, 1995—VESTN1K/5 $50.00 for pastry prize contest,Secretary expense $19.27; food expense for the District Three Fall Meeting $422.50; Planning Committee expenses, $68.37; and Treasurer's expense, $28.91. Total withdrawals were $839.05, making the Balance on Hand as of April 20, 1995, $4,356.05. Sister Martha Durham thanked all the lodges that sent in their dues. Out of 20 lodges, 16 had paid their dues. Our Youth Fund District Three Balance on Hand on as of October 20, 1994 was $7,254.35. There were no deposits and three withdrawals. The withdrawals were as follows: $515.92 for District Three YAD expense,reimbursed to Bessie Petr, Treasurer expense, $7.32 and Ornament Contest prizes for Fall Meeting, $40.00. Withdrawals totaled $563.24, leaving Balance on Hand as of April 20, 1995, $6,691.11.

Brother Sid Pokladnik made a motion to accept the Treasurer's report and second was made.

President Sister Kay Lynn Kovar said that we now need to appoint a nominating committee. They are Al Kercho, Bonnie. Pruitt and Martha Mach.

President Kay Lynn Kovar recognized Sister Lanita Anglin, our Supreme Lodge Secretary Treasurer, and asked her to say a few words.

Sister Anglin presented a little background on herself. She stated "I have worked at every job in the department. I started out in policy serving, then went to computer backup operator. I have worked with investments and have handled phone calls with brokers.

"I have been Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer for one year and it has been very enjoyable for me to go out to different districts and lodges and meeting everyone.

"Now I am sure you want to know about SPJST financial position and what is going on in your investing. The investment policy for SPJST is to purchase only the highest quality bonds possible. Currently, I do not look at,a bond unless it is a double A or better rating. We try to watch these bonds constantly and monitor daily just to make sure they are safe."

She also talked about the SPJST's mortgage loan program. "Right now we have 840 mortgage loans on the books," she said. "These are loans strictly to members or to the lodges and we have $282 million dollars worth in mortgage loans."

The interest rates for the mortgage loans, 8-1/4 the average rate of all mortgage loans in portfolio 8.31 percent. The maximum amount available to loan is $100,000. Loans require the purchaser to put 25 percent down. Sister Anglin stated that the SPJST has total assets of little over $107 million dollars. She then gave a check to Martha Durham for $250.00 from the Home Office and a check for $1,000.00. A check for $4,5326.50 for the District Three Youth Club was also presented.

President Sister Kay Lynn Kovar asked Brother Sid Pokladnik to say a few words. He congratulated Sister Lanita Anglin for the fine job she is doing. Brother Sid Pokladnik then recognized Editor Brian Vanicek's mother, Willie Mae Vanicek.

"Our business is insurance," he said.

"Today you hear a lot of talk that Uncle Sam is looking for dollars all the time and working as a fraternal company, we do spend our money on good things.

Things have to be done like build homes for people who can not.

"In a couple of years, SPJST will be celebrating 100 years. It is important

that we stick together. We are a society that started in 1897 with 25 lodges and less than 1000 members. Today we have 55- to 60-thousand members on the books.

"As you know, we have annual Fraternalist of the Year awards in District Three. Seven people were sent in. We want to congratulate all of them."

Brother Sid Pokladnik then asked President Kay Lynn Kovar to have Brother Jerry Kucera to say a few words. He reported that our insurance department is doing well and asked all sales representatives to stand.

Sales from District Three went over $1 million dollars during the month of February, he said, adding that since January 1, each month our sales have exceeded $500,000 in insurance.

"They have been real busy and without the sales representatives, the lodges would have a hard time. We are looking forward to meeting our goal which is over $3 million dollars in Insurance by June. I think we will meet that goal and with their attitude and positive look, I know they will."

President Sister Kay Lynn Kovar asked Brother George Pauling for both his reports.

Rest Home Director: "Since last meeting, we have let go of our last Nursing Home Administrator and hired a new one. His name is Chuck Pierce.

He is from Waco. We are in the process of updating new equipment like new wheel chairs, stoves and blinds, everything is wearing out, but we are still in the black. They also still have empty beds if you have a friend or relative who is looking for a nursing home.

"Now for FAC Report. Since last meeting, we have, had a volleyball tournament which Lodge 6 took first place from District Three in non-spiking and also fourth place. In the Taroky Tournament, Lodge 92 came to Waco and won first place and took lodge trophy home; here again, District Three came through and also in a 42 Tournament, Ennis won first place. Our last tournament was horse shoe match and Lodge 66 brought the trophy home for most teams with most games. Third place was Ennis and Lodge 66, fourth and fifth place."

President Kay Lynn Kovar asked Brother Brian Vanicek, Editor, to say a few words. "I want to provide you a few updates on the Vestnik," he said, noting that the Vestnik annual report had appeared in a recent edition of the newspaper. He reported that our spring high school and college graduates would be recognized in the coming weeks. Editor Vanicek also reminded attendees that the Publication Committee would be meeting on Saturday, April 29 at the Home Office in Temple. He encouraged members with concerns or suggestions regarding the Vestnik, to tell Publication Committee Member Bessie Petr or him.

He also encouraged lodge reporters and members to take advantage of the publication. "It's a lot less expensive than sending post cards to everyone," he said.

President Kay Lynn Kovar then asked Brother Justin Engelke to say the prayer in Czech before lunch.

Starting back from lunch, Secretary Diana Engelke called roll. Brother Second Vice President Leon Stiborek announced the guest attending the District Three Spring Meeting.

President Kay. Lynn Kovar asked to have brief notes from our different committees: The y-iaws Committee, Johnnie Krizan thanked Bessie and Emil Petr and all their helpers on the meal.

We haven't had our meeting yet and will not be until the Fall. Finance Committee

by Al Kercho. We appreciate your input on things and want to thank Lodge 25 for giving us their thoughts on paper; that does make it easier on us. Insurance Committee by Ben Jarma. I want to give recognition to our Insurance Department and Vice President Leonard Mikeska and his crew. They are doing a fine job and our Field Representative Brother Jerry Kucera from District Three. I want to remind you here when you get back to your lodge to help your sales representatives with any leads. Our convention is coming up next June and the Insurance Committee will have their first planning meeting around November or December. Please give us your input to me or Keith Gatewood.

President Kay Lynn Kovar asked Secretary Diana Engelke to give results of attendance: Lodge 5, Tioga - 2; Lodge 6, Cottonwood - 9; Lodge 25, Ennis - 5; Lodge 35, Elk - 1; Lodge 66, Waco - 22; Lodge 84, Dallas - 25; Lodge 92, Fort Worth - 23; Lodge 130, Dallas - 6; Lodge 135, Ennis - 1; Lodge 154, Fort Worth - 13; Lodge 180, Burleson - 1; Lodge 183, Arlington - 2. Total attendance was 110 adults and youth members.

President Kay Lynn Kovar drew for a few door prizes to be given away that were donated by the Home Office: Dorothy Kucera - clock; Doug Yeager clock; Joni Jones - cap; Ann Haskovec cap; Mary Steinman - cap; Ernest Haskovec - mug; Jamie Yates - mug; Betty Tate - Flashlight; and George Pauling - SPJST Bag. President Kay Lynn Kovar announced that they have assigned a updating By-Law Committee.

Committee members are: George Pauling, Gladys Yates, Johnnie Krizan and Ernest Haskovec. George Pauling has gotten together different By-law changes and has printed out for each lodge to take one. After new officers are installed,they will elect the fifth person for the By-law Committee.

Brother Sid Pokladnik announced that all 50-year members, 75-year and age 96-year members come up front and stand to be recognized.

President Kay Lynn Kovar asked for the Auditing Committee report which they had audited Bessie Petr and Martha Durham's books and all in order except for a nickel off which was found and corrected.

Brother George Pauling announced the Needlepoint Contest winners. They were: First place, Sandra Hubenak from Lodge 92; second place, Diana Engelke from Lodge 66 and third place, Darlene Engelke from Lodge 66. The judges were also acknowledged.

President Kay Lynn Kovar asked for volunteer for our next site selection for October 22, 1995 Fall Meeting and Lodge 6,Cottonwood volunteered.

Sister Bessie Petr had nothing to report on the Publication Committee at this time. As DYC, she reported that since our last meeting, the district youth clubs had a lock-in on December 2 and 3 and went to Six Flags. They also had a disc jockey with a lot of food to eat.

The money that was used was left over from camp because we had so many donations, so we had money left over and the kids enjoyed the lock-in. L.I.T. Camp will be June 2nd - 4th in Abilene, Texas. District Three camp dates are July 10 - 13 at Camp Val Verde. Our next YAD is June 25, 1995 at Lodge 154, Fort Worth and on May 7, I am inviting all youth leaders to come to

Lodge 84 at 10:00 a.m. Joni will be there to discuss camp and changes in the rule books.

Sister Petr also reported on the election of District Three Youth Club officers. They are as follows: President - C. J. Novak, No. 84; Vice President - Neal Andreason No. 84, Secretary - Brandi Mason, No. 154; and Reporter Brandon Mason, No. 154.

President Kay Lynn Kovar asked for the Nominating Committee to announce new officers for 1995-1996; President John Engelke, No. 66; First Vice President, Staci Hubenak, No. 92; Second Vice President, Peggy Dobecka, No 6; Secretary, Julie Pritchard, No. 154; Treasurer - Martha Durham,No. 92; FAC/Rest Home - George Pauling, No. 66; Flag Bearer - C.J.Novak, No. 84; Shane Pruitt, No. 66. District Three Youth Leader Bessie Petr and her two assistants, Gladys Yates and Lynda Novak.

Brother Sid Pokladnik asked for new 1995-1996 District Three Officers to be sworn in and to shake their hand as well.

The District Three Youth Officers were also asked to come up.

A motion was made and meeting adjourned.

The final results of contest were: Horse Shoe Tournament: First - Dana McAdams and Brandy McAdams - No. 66 Second -Gladys Yates and George Pauling - No. 66 Third - John Engelke and Robert Cervenka - No. 66 Washer Contest: First - Brandi Mason & Luci Pritchard Second - Paxton Davies and J. J. Novak Third - Brandon Mason and Joni Jones Sister Bessie Petr presented to Brother Justin Engelke a Walkman stereo for winning in his age group 12 14 on T-Shirt Contest.

District Three Secretary Diana Engelke —SPJST-

DISTRICT THREE RULES AND REGULATIONS ARTICLE I. ORGANIZATION: Section 1. The name of this organization is SPJST District Three.

Section 2. The objectives are as outlined in the By-Laws and Constitution of the SPJST. Section 3. The financial year shall correspond with the installation of the newly-elected officers.

ARTICLE II. MEMBERSHIP: Section 1. The membership shall be made up of lodges in stipulated counties: Cooke, Dallas, Ellis, Grayson, Hill, Kaufman, McLennan (except Lodge #200), and Tarrant plus Gregg and Johnson Counties. (Article 45 (a) SPJST By-Laws) Section 2. Membership shall include members of and additional lodges created in the above counties.

Section 3. All members have the right to assemble for consultation, information, and administration under the SPJST By-Laws and its voting requirements.

Section 4. Any active or full-benefit member may hold office.

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6/VESTNIK-Wednesday, September 20, 1995 ARTICLE III. OFFICERS AND ELECTIONS: Section 1. The officers shall be: President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Fraternal Activities Coordinator, Flag Bearer, Youth Counselor, and two substitute Youth Counselors, who will act as Assistant Youth Counselors.

Section 2. The Rest Home Director shall be elected for a three-year term of office, starting December 1969, and every three years thereafter, in the fall meeting, to comply with S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home By-Laws. The membership should be notified of the future election for this office at the previous spring meeting. Nominations shall be from the floor; a simple majority shall elect.

Section 3. Duties of the President: (a) The president presides at all District III meetings and the Executive Board meeting. (b) He shall appoint the majority of members of whatever committee necessary for the benefit of the district or the Society. (c) He shall abide by Article 61(a) of the current SPJST By-Laws.

Section 4. Duties of the First Vice President: (a) The 1st Vice President assists the President in meetings, appoints the minority number of members of committees and generally performs all obligations incumbent upon his office.

(b) Serves as the Fraternal Activities Coordinator for the District, unless the District elects a Fraternal Activities Coordinator as a separate position.

(b) He shall notify all lodges in the District of the dues (of .10 cents per each insured member who has attained the age of 16 years) six weeks prior to Spring (Spring

changed to Fall April, 1980 it is recommended by Treas. Martha Durham to change back to Spring meeting) District Meeting. If not received before the meeting, he shall again notify the lodges to bring the dues to the next meeting. (c) He shall make every effort to collect any unpaid dues promptly. (d) He shall prepare the allotted money for the District III Youth Achievement Day and deliver it to the District III Youth Counselor.

Section 8. Duties of the Flag Bearer: (a) The Flag Bearer is the custodian of the District HI flag. He shall be present at all District III functions with the flag and present the flag at the opening ceremonies of the District III meeting.

Section 9. Duties of the Youth Counselor: (a) The Youth Counselor's duties are as outlined by the State Youth Director and the President of the Supreme Lodge or as the District may direct.

Section 10. Duties of the Assistant Youth Counselor: (a) The Assistant Youth Counselor shall assist the District Youth Counselor in every way possible.

Section 11. Duties of the District Director:

(c) He assumes the President's office in the event of the incapacity, absence, resignation or death of the President.

(a) His duties are as outlined in the SPJST By-Laws and he reports to the district meeting.

Section 5. Duties of the Second Vice President:

Section 12. Duties of the Rest Homes Director:

(a) He attends all District III functions, observes the performances of the President and Vice President and assists them in any way necessary.

(a) His duties are as outlined by the Rest Homes' By-Laws and he reports to the district meeting.

Section 13. Duties of the Fraternal Activities Coordinator:

Section 6. Duties of the Secretary: (a) The Secretary maintains accurate minutes of all deliberations in all meetings, prepares correspon dence for the meeting and submits reports of the district meetings to the Vestnik for publication 30 days prior to the next meeting.

(b) He puts the date for the spring, fall, and District Y.A.D. in the meeting agenda sent to the Vestnik.

(This is so Lodges will be prepared to bid on meetings.) (c) He is also the District Reporter and Historian.

Section 7. Duties of the Treasurer: (a) The Treasurer receives all dues and other money, pays bonafide district bills, keeps accurate financial records of all district receipts and disbursements and reports on same

sent a slate of nominees for district officers. Election shall be in the spring meeting; a simple majority will elect.

to the District III meetings.

(a) The Fraternal Activities Coordinator coordinates all fraternal activities for the District.

Section 17. Officers elected at the spring meeting will be installed and take office upon election.

ARTICLE VIII. AUDIT: Section 1. Standing committees shall be appointed as deemed necessary in the district. (See Article III,Section 3b and 4a).

Section 2. Committees shall take over their duties upon appointment.

ARTICLE V. MEETINGS: Section 1. Regular meetings shall be held twice each year, once in the spring and once in the fall. The Spring meet-

ing will be on the fourth Sunday in April and the Fall meeting will be on the fourth Sunday in October. Each lodge in the district shall have the opportunity to bid for the location of the next meeting and the lodge receiving the majority of the votes cast shall be the host for that next meeting.

Section 2. District Youth Achievement Day shall be held on the fourth Sunday in June each year unless changed by the district membership in a previous meeting. Selection shall be made in the same manner as in Article IV. Section 1.

Section 3. The President has the authority to call special meetings when deemed necessary. Notification shall be made through the Vestnik and the lodge Secretaries in the district.

Section 4. Five lodges present shall constitute a quorum.

ARTICLE VI. EXECUTIVE BOARD: Section 1. The Executive Board shall consist of the elected officers of the district. The District Director and State Field Representative for the District shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Board.

Section 2. The Executive Board shall meet within a reasonable period of time before the regular meeting in order to plan adequately for the regular meeting. (a) The President shall select a place of meeting that is centrally located for the members of the Board and direct the Secretary to notify each Board member of the meeting.

(a) His duties are as outlined by the Supreme Lodge Vice President and the annual meeting of the Supreme Lodge, and he reports to the district meeting.

Section 3. A Simple majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum.

Section 15. Unexpired Term of Office of Elected Officers:

Section 4. The purposes of the Board are to handle any and all necessary business between meetings, to prepare the agenda for the regular meeting and to

(a) A Nominating Committee shall be appointed at the fall district meeting. The committee shall pre-

Section 1. Dues shall be ten cents (.10) per adult member in the district.

ARTICLE IV. STANDING COMMITTEES:

Representative for the District:

Section 16. Nominating Committee:

ARTICLES VII. DUES:

Section 2. Dues shall be payable before the regular spring meeting.

Section 14. Duties of the State Field

(a) The Executive Board shall fill vacancies with the exception of the President.

fill vacancies among elected officers.

Section 1. There shall be an audit of the Treasurer's and Youth Counselor's books or any other books in question is requested by the members or Supreme Lodge.

ARTICLE IX. MONEY: Section 1. Dues and other district receipts and disbursements shall be accounted for by the Treasurer.

Section 2. Youth Achievement Funds, received from the Supreme Lodge, shall be deposited by the Treasurer in the District III Funds for disbursement for payment of expenses incurred by youth activities.

Section 3. Youth Camp Funds are received by the District Youth Counselor for payment of expenses incurred by youth camp activities.

Section 4. District camping money shall be deposited and accounted for by the District Youth Counselor.

Section 5. District Youth Counselor shall award money to the State King and/or State Queen ($75 each) and State Duke and/or State Duchess ($15) representing District III.

ARTICLE X. AMENDMENT OF RULES AND REGULATIONS: Section 1. The Rules and Regulations may be amended at any regular meeting by a simple majority vote of the members present provided amendments have been published, at the very least, in the Vestnik during the week prior to the regular meeting.

Section 2. These Rules and Regulations shall be in agreement with the By-Laws and Constitution of the SPJST. Section 3. Roberts Rules of Order, revised, shall be the authority on all points not covered by the Rules and Regulations.

Rules and Regulations Committee: Elaine Skrabanek (130) Vernon Wood II (35) Maxine Sefcik, Chairman (54) Maxine Sefcik - April 23, 1979 Revised - April, 1995 Johnny Krizan George Pauling Gladys Yates -SPJST-

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Make a Difference Be an active participant in the "Summer Marathon '95" Membership Drive. Tell your family and friends about membership in the SPJST.

Wednesday, September 20, 1995—VESTNIK/7

Lodge Letters Section Lodge 18, Elgin Reports on Work. Day Members of Lodge 18, Elgin came out in full force to paint and clean their lodge home on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 5 and 6.

The first day was started early so they could beat the heat. Paint brushes and rollers made their music. Some spent all day in the kitchen, cleaning walls, stoves, cabinets and floor. Coffee break was taken in the late morning with cake and cookies to settle their tired muscles.

Lunch was served at noon with Chef Johnnie Hajda having Elgin sausage and crackers. Work resumed after lunch and around 5 p.m., members called it "enough is enough."

On Wednesday, more members came to join the happy working group to get the job finished. Again everyone had his own job. Coffee breaks and cake was there again. This time there was a good smell coming from the clean kitchen where Chef Hajda was making beef soup from fresh soup bones given to him by his daughter who had just filled her freezer up with fresh meat raised on her farm.

Homemade noodles made everyone clean their dishes. Fresh cakes for desserts were brought by working members.

Members earning stars for their hard work were: Irene and Oscar Helgreen Ben and Mildred David Arthur and Marie Weisner Leslie and Evelyn Gustafson Minnie and Thomas Ries George and Lydia Freudenberg Dollie and Johnnie Hajda Helen Ray Gustafson Alice Kovar Alex Rochlke Jim Mogoney Roy Simank Herbert Fuerbacker Agnes Eschberger Bill Schmidt Otis Harde Members plan to have one more work day on September 12 and stay for their monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. because of the traveling distance for some.

Again, a reminder to all of our sisters and brothers to make plans to be with us on October 22, 1995, in celebrating the "burning of the note." Tickets are on sale

Lodge 18, Elgin Member Wins in Caldwell Kolache Bake Show Lodge 18, Elgin member and president Dollie Hajda participated in the annual Kolache Bake Show held in Caldwell on Saturday, September 9.

President Hajda came home with five first place ribbon rosettes in the Professional Category competing with commercial bakers.

In 1994, President Hajda won the State Grand Champion and was unable to compete in the non-professional category until 1996.

"It is fun and no one knows you are in Caldwell until your name in called," Mrs. Hajda said.

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now for only $5 for your meal and dance.

If you buy your ticket in advance, you will have' a chair. Limited tickets are on sale. The meal will be catered. Anyone wishing to help members with the "sweet dessert table" is more than welcome.

Wishing everyone good health and come to visit us at Lodge 18.

Fraternally, Dollie Hajda, President —SPJST-

24, Cyclone Hosts Casino Night on October 14

youth of our lodge for their very hard work. We are all very proud of them.

We would like to welcome two new members to our lodge. They are Austin Chandler Dornak and Anna H. Peter.

The meeting was adjourned.

Madeline Shimek served strudels, coffee and tea for refreshments. The door prize was won by Rita Vanek.

Ardis Bacak Secretary —SPJST-

48, Beyersville to Host Progressive 42 Tournament

Lodge

Lodge

Dear Friends, Get ready! Casino-style entertainment returns to Flag Hall on Saturday, October 14. The fun starts at 7 p.m. For the $15 admission price, guests can enjoy food, refreshments and multi-table gaming action, including blackjack, roulette and other table games. A prize auction, including a Las Vegas vacation and more than 20 other prizes will top the fun evening. Players will use gaming currency they have accumulated during the evening to participate in the auction.

Funds generated from Casino Night will go to support Lodge 24, Cyclone and its various fraternal programs. For advance tickets, please contact Casino Night Chairman Bobby Hoelscher at 9852537, or any active lodge member. You must be 21 or older to purchase tickets.

Tickets may also be purchased at the door.

SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall) is located 12 miles east of Temple. Take Highway 53 East, past Seaton and Zabcikville; make a right on FM 485 (blinking light at intersection), then right on FM 964.

Thanks to the many area merchants and lodge members who are assisting in the Casino Night effort. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Hope to see you there!

Fraternally, Brian Vanicek, Reporter —SPJST-

40, El CampoHillje Reports on August Meeting

Lodge

Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje met on August 17, 1995, with 13 members present.

President Rita Vanek called the meeting to order. She led the pledge to the flag followed by a moment of silent prayer for our ill and deceased members.

The minutes were read by Secretary Ardis Bacak. They were approved as read.

Fraternal Activities Coordinator Dora Lee Kopecky reported that we have ten new members as of this year.

Youth Leader Charlene Borak reported on State Youth Achievement Day. We had three children from Lodge 40 who entered.. Two children won first place and one placed third. Congratulations to the

SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville will host a Progressive 42 Tournament on Saturday, October 21, 1995. Registration fee is $10 and includes the noon meal, snacks and prizes.

Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. and we plan to begin playing at 9:15 a.m.

Fifteen games will be played with a time limit of 20 minutes per game. The tournament should end around 4:30 p.m.

We especially invite SPJST members but anyone is welcome. You do not need a partner as all players will draw numbers and be seated accordingly for the first round. The two winners will move to next table and split up and play with the losers who remain at that table. There will be no head table thus all winners will move.

We will use the same rules that the State SPJST uses. Also, we ask that as many persons as possible please pre-register so we can plan the food needs. But it is not a must to pre-register.

To pre-register or for more information, please contact Bobby L. Wuensche, Route 2, Box 215, Taylor, Texas 76574, or call (512) 365-3013.

Fraternally, Bobby L. Wuensche —SPJST-

Lodge 51, Ellinger Reports on Member Dinner SPJST Lodge 51, Ellinger held a dinner for their members and their immediate families on September 10 at the Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Hall. A large crowd was present.

At 12 noon, refreshments were served.

The meal of ham and sausage and all the trimmings was served at 12:30 p.m. Mrs. Alton Koehl asked the blessing.

President Ludwig Kolian welcomed everyone present. Curt Marusik who received the SPJST scholarship was presented a gift from the local lodge.

Out of town members present were Mr. and Mrs. John Poncik of Galveston, Mr. and Mrs. Odis Divin of Highland, Mr. and John Orsak of Garfield, and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Marusik and family of Houston.

Everyone enjoyed the meal. A meeting will be held at a later date which will be announced.

Burdine Divin Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST--

Lodge 88, Houston Reports on Lodge and Member Activities First of all, I want to mention the informative editorial that Editor Vanicek had in the September 8 Vestnik issue about the way our fraternal society is run. It was good to refresh our minds that the Bylaws are the guidelines for our Society, and therefore, no member or lodge can change or drop a bylaw. If you want to change one, you must write the change to the Bylaw Committee, and then the dele-

88, Houston Members Celebrate Anniversaries

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Sydney and Georgie Jurchak celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary along with their daughter, Vicki, and her husband, Larry Zajicek, who celebrated their 25th anniversary.

This happy occasion took place on August 6 at the Chandelier Ballroom of Lodge 88. Cocktails, dinner and dance

were enjoyed by a large crowd of relatives and friends.

Sydney and Georgie are active members of the Entertainment Committee.

Viola Cox Entertainment Committee Chairman --SPJST-

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARIES! Pictured from left are Larry and Vicki Zajicek, who celebrated their 25th Anniversary and Sydney and Georgie Jurchak, who celebrated their 50th Anniversary at Lodge 88 on August 6.

8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, September 20, 1995 gates at the Convention will decide.

Thank your, Editor. I like your editorials!

The lodge was shocked and saddened to hear that Milert Antrich passed away.

He was a charter member of the Men's Club and a loyal and dependable member, always willing to help. He was also a member of the Polka Club. Mr. Antrich was witty and his remarks cheered people up. He served in World War Two. The Men's Club and their wives had charge of the dinner after the service. Our heartfelt sympathy goes to his dear wife, Evelyn, and their four daughters, Judy Phelps, Genevieve Yokem, Vicky Gray and Carolyn Morse and their families.

The Men's Club is doing a great job in spite of several being ill, which I named in my last letter. Get-well wishes go again to Karl Lindemann and Tony Vindett of the club, and to Bernice Wahlberg who is better. Marie Rezik is in the hospital and we are glad to hear that she is better. Also, best wishes go to Pearl Hanka who went back to Weimar and to Andrew Braikovich who has the shingles which are quite painful. He has a good nurse, Alice!

The Birthday Club had a super luncheon which we all enjoyed. Club President Lowrina Lindemann made the sad announcement that the club lost a dear sister who died that morning—Alma McNaspy. She was quite active in Ladies Oriental Shrine and the Drummet Unit, Gardittes Unit Arabia Shrine Temple and others. Our sympathy goes to her relatives.

A beautiful baby shower was given for Terri Barcak at the lodge. The gracious hostesses were Margie Moncrief and Debbie and Shirley Barcak. Two interesting games were played and the guests really enjoyed the very tasty refreshments.

Aggie and Joe Foster of California spent a week with their mother Lillie Spies. They are building a beautiful home. Joe, I was hoping you would build in Texas so I could sign you up!

This Sunday all cars will be headed towards Lodge 88 for the District Family Day! The program is in the Vestnik, but I do want to remind you about the good dinner. The district is donating the meat and we members are bringing the covered dishes or desserts. This is a fun day for the entire family, so don't miss it!

Then on October 8 is the great day at Lodge 196, Houston Northwest—the Grand Opening of their new hall at 17810 Huffmeister Road in Cypress with a barbecue brisket dinner starting at 12:30 p.m.

We still have two dances in September: Bobby Lane on September 23 and Gus Lindemann on September 30.

For October, we have Texas Brew on October 6, Manny Green on October 7, Lee Roy Matocha on October 14, Tony Barron on October 21 and Jack Melick on October 28. For a great time, come to Lodge 88!

I had this letter written, but I had to take out Shirley Stonaker's name off my "get well" list, for just now I got the very sad news that our beloved Shirley passed away. This upset me so much, but I'll try to type this letter.

Fraternally, Tillie Helmcamp Second Vice President

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Lodge 92, Fort Worth Reports on Hat Dance Dear Members and Friends, The crazy and original hat contest that was held on August 20 with the Sulak Band from Ennis playing was quite interesting. There were hats of all kinds— some you would not wear to church or to a wedding. All were interesting. A contest of that kind always makes the dance more fun. You would be surprised at the funny hats people come up with. Some of the winners were:

154, Fort Worth Reports on September Meeting

Lodge

Dear Members and Friends, Our meeting on Sunday, September 10 was called to order by our vice president, Sister Rose Steinman. Our president Brother Jerry Milan had to leave on Saturday after their performance at the Lodge 92 Heritage Day for a convention in Austin, Texas.

Sister Steinman welcomed our guest, Brother Jerry Kucera from West, and led Adults us to the pledge to our flag and a prayer First Place—Rudolph Koci for deceased Sister Marie Tesar of Lodge Second Place—Whitney Benlegg 92 and Brother John Pokladnik of Lodge Third Place—Leonard Belota 84. Our sincere sympathy is extended to Children their families.

First Place—Alexa Hubenak A get-well thank-you was read from Second Place—Shan Woods Sister Anna Johnson.

Third Place—Lindsey Lipscomb Secretary Sister Mary Renfro's minutes and financial report and Sister Anna The judges that had to make the deci- Johnson's treasurer's report were sions (which were not very easy) were approved as read.

Deane Sulak, Jerry Riddle, and Don Brother Talon Milan reported on his Valenta. But, as always, all funny hats fraternal activities coordinator reports. were winners. Everyone laughed and Brother Kucera explained some new enjoyed the hats as they paraded around programs coming up and offers his help the hall. when needed.

Due to our Heritage Day on Assistant Youth Leader Sister Julie September 9, we will not have the regular Pritchard gave a report on the meeting meeting. It will be on October 8 at 2 p.m. she attended for District Three in I hope to have a few pictures of the hats Hillsboro. She reminded us to attend the that were shown. I am sure the editor District Three Fall Meeting at Lodge 6, will put them in the Vestnik when there is Cottonwood on Sunday, October 22. room as everyone likes to see the picAmy Roach presented the grandmothtures. Until my next letter, stay happy ers a gift that the youth put together— and enjoy the many things that go on in small vases with bluebonnets, and they the SPJST lodges. were busy making puppets, bat mobiles, Patient: "Why are the shades down, etc. for the Halloween party.

A large group of our members attendDoctor?" ed Heritage Day at Lodge 92 which we Doctor: "There is a big fire across the enjoyed so much. street. I didn't want you to come out of Twenty of our Sokols (17 of them are the anesthesia and think the operation our SPJST members) performed in the had been a failure."

Loyal Guard.

They performed with thouFraternally yours, sands in Praha, Czech Republic, and last Carl W. Zich, Reporter July in Toronto, Canada. We are very —SPJSTproud of them. They were ages from 14 years to 77 years. They were followed by our young group of girls during a performance with Cotton-Eyed Joe. Lodge At gatherings like this, we get to see so many friends we have known for years. I had a nice surprise when I was introduced to Millie Mlevar and Henrietta Grandas of Moore, Oklahoma, by Rose Steinman.

They were so surprised when they knew I was Mary Pavey. Millie said that she does not belong to the SPJST but she subAugust Meeting The Lodge 139, Danbury meeting on scribes to the Vestnik. She said that she August 2 opened with the recitation of can't wait for it every week to read my the Pledge of Allegiance. Regular busi- articles. Then, I found out that she was ness was transacted and correspondence born in Bomarton, Texas, and knew all of my husband's family. So it was a very was read.

It was voted to make a donation to the special day for me.

Our congratulations go out to Lodge Danbury High School cheerleaders for 92 and may you have many more good purchasing new uniforms.

With the Brazoria County Fair fast years.

Sister Henrietta Milan had surgery on approaching, it was decided to donate a her hand this morning and Brother Jerry silver belt buckle to be given to the Steer just gave us a report and said that she will Showmanship competition winner at the be released soon. fair. The fair will be held in Angleton on It's good to have Sister Anna Johnson October 6-14.

After the meeting was adjourned, back after her surgery.

Brother Tal Milan brought in a beautieveryone left promptly as there was a special meeting of the Danbury City ful bouquet of red roses, that he presented each of us with.

Council immediately afterward.

The football game caused a lot of commotion but it was enjoyed by all.

September Meeting Czech Day at the State Fair falls on As there was no new business to conour next meeting date. So watch for a duct at the September 6 meeting, regular change. business was conducted and the meeting Our meeting closed with a "Happy was adjourned.

Birthday" to yours truly for her 85th with Fraternally, Sister Anna Johnson's famous cake that Faye Wilson, Reporter was enjoyed by all.

SPJST-

139, Danbury Reports on August and September Meetings

My family took good care of me during my three weeks in St. Louis. Their doctor had me walking in two days with a small walker and I am getting better every day. Thank you all for your good wishes from far and near.

Watch for our next meeting date in the back of the Vestnik schedule.

Being under the weather, I failed to mention the Fourth of July celebration at Sister Mary Renfros with over 100 persons in attendance. She has the celebration every year. Sister Steinman had Sister Georgia (Becan) Mihelich of Chicago as her guest and she really enjoyed seeing everyone. Brother Johnnie and Sister Geraldine Becan from Dallas came to take her back to Dallas and we enjoyed seeing them all.

So until—keep smiling.

Fraternally, Mary Pavey —SPJST-

Rozkvet, No. 172, Pasadena Offers Czech Language Class Lodge

Czech language instruction will be offered again this fall at the SPJST Hall at 3609 Preston in Pasadena.

This will be a conversational Czech class with basic Czech grammar.

However, depending on the skill level demonstrated by students, adjustments can be made.

The class will be a ten-week course starting Tuesday, September 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. with a ten-minute break.

Our teacher is Alena Svehlikova, originally from Brno, Czech Republic, where she taught English to Czech students and now, she is teaching us how to speak Czech.

This is her fifth session with us.

Everyone is invited to come and join us and learn Czech at the SPJST Hall at 3609 Preston in Pasadena.

For more information, call Lillia Mae Peter at (713) 487-2106.

—SPJST-

177, Academy Hosts Senior Citizens Day on October 29 Lodge

Dear Readers, Please note that Lodge 177, Academy will be hosting its Second Annual Senior Citizens' Day on Sunday, October 29, 1995 at the lodge hall.

The program starts at 3 p.m. and will include a prize drawing and free dance with music by Charles and the Swingmasters. The public is invited!

Submitted by, Louis Driska —SPJST-

182, Falls County Reports on August Meeting Lodge

Lodge 182, Falls County was called to order on August 27 at 4 p.m. by President

Wednesday, September 20, 1995—VESTNIK/9 Mr. Beckendorf. The Pledge ,.of Allegiance was given by all.

With the planning of a blood drive, we had a guest speaker Misty Brewton as consultant, Donor Resources Development of the American Red Cross. The purpose of her speech was that Friends Helping Friends is in need of blood. One unit of blood may actually benefit three patients as blood is separated into its components parts of red cells, plasma and platelets.

You also get to know the number of your blood cholesterol.

The procedure to have a successful drive is help in setting up the equipment and someone registering and working in the canteen and having a clean and comfortable building.

After the close of this very interesting information, we are asking if you would like to be a Red Cross blood donor and give your gift of love, to someone—a gift of life. We planned a drive on October 23 from 2 to 8 p.m.

We then proceeded with our regular meeting with all officers present. The minutes were read and approved and finances were reported and approved.

Old business was brought forth and we planned a booth for the market on Main Street in Marlin on October 21.

We adjourned the meeting and a pot luck meal was enjoyed by members.

Yours respectfully, Aleen Kuropata —SPJST-

183, Arlington Reports on September Meeting

Lodge

The meeting of Lodge 183, Arlington was held on Monday evening, September 11, 1995, at 7 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Jeanne Roznos.

A memorial from our lodge was sent to SPJST Lodge 84 "Special Committee" in memory of John Pokladnik, son of Sid Pokladnik, who passed away on September 3, 1995.

Roll call of officers showed Ed Kral was absent due to illness. All others were present.

Mintues of the August 14, 1995, meeting were read by Kenneth Cepak and they were approved as read.

Under communications, the president's letter for September, 1995, was read.

All reports were read and approved.

We would like to welcome two new members this month to our lodge. They are Walter Quirom and Tara Boyd.

Unfinished Business The function honoring sales representatives and new members for 1994 was reported on. This will be a catered meal on October 14, 1995 at the Knights of Columbus picnic grounds in Arlington.

There will be games for the kids and a live band for all to enjoy. A special invite will be mailed to all of the new members of 1994!

The charity dinner to be held on September 22, 1995, is fast approaching.

All officers will be chairpersons for this event. Members wanting to donate their time are greatly needed and appreciated.

New Business Graduates Keith MacLain and Gary Roznovsky will be sent a gift of $50 from the lodge for their efforts.

Jeanne Roznos, who attended Westfest and participated in the parade during Labor Day weekend, presented a short report.

A thank-you card will be sent to the Court of Appeals in Fort Worth for donating a copier for the lodge's use.

We discussed the need for a lodge historian to put together a scrapbook about all of the different events and meetings held throughout the year. Annette Cepak accepted this challenge. We thank her dearly.

We discussed increasing the family night social meat allowance from $50 to $75. A motion was made and then passed. This will begin on the September 29th family night.

Christmas party planning time is once again upon us and the tentative date has been set for December 9, 1995.

The Rudy Rejcek Family will be in charge of family night on September 29.

They will be frying fish. So keep in mind a dish to complement the fish!

The meeting was then adjourned.

Our next meeting will be October 9.

Please mark that date on your calendar and be a part of SPJST Lodge 183, Arlington.

Michelle Roznos, Reporter —SPJST-

183, Arlington to Host Charitable Dinner This Friday

Lodge

Here's a short message to invite members, family and friends to attend a charitable event on Friday, September 22, 1995. Dinner will be $5 for adults and $3.50 for children ages 12 and under.

This event will be at the SPJST Hall, 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane in Arlington.

Lunch will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Dinner will be from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. All proceeds from this event will go to a charity of your choice. So come on out and support your favorite charity. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Submitted by, Michelle Roznos —SPJST-

Jednota, No. 196, Houston West Holds Meeting in New Lodge Hall Lodge

On Sunday, August 27, Lodge 196 held its regular meeting in our new lodge hall. You cannot believe how good that felt—"Our own building." This has been a long time coming and we are very proud. It is not fully complete but will be very soon. We invite all of you to join with us on October 8, 1995, for a formal opening, ribbon cutting, lunch and celebration.

Our youth lead us in our pledge to open our meeting. All officers were present. After regular reports, we went into the business of completing our plans and committees for opening day.

We welcome Peggy Lido as a new member. We are always pleased to have someone join. Also, we had several visitors and are having quite a few people who are passing by to stop and look the building over and inquire as to what orga-

Lodge Jednota, No. 196 Preparing for

Lodge Hall Grand Opening on October 8

Lodge Jednota, No. 196, Houston West held its regular August meeting at its new lodge hall located at 17810 Huffmeister Road in Cypress, Texas. All SPJST members are invited to the Grand Opening ceremonies and celebration for the new facility set for Sunday, October 8, 1995. nization we are. I feel sure we will have quite a few of the local people to join with us.

We wish to say "thank you" to each person, lodge and organization who has made a donation to help us defray the expense of this endeavor and to all of the merchants who helped so generously donating prizes and helping in other ways.

Our sale of prize drawing tickets is going very good. However, if you have not purchased yours, we still have some available so do not hesitate to call or ask for a book on opening day if available.

After adjourning, we had a covered dish meal which was enjoyed by all.

We are very excited about our future and invite all of you members who have not been out for a while to get involved and enjoy the fellowship and excitement as we grow. We need you.

See all of you on October 8. Be there!

Ruth Moore, Reporter —SPJST-

200, Bruceville-Eddy Reports on August and September Meetings Lodge

August Meeting Our August meeting was opened as usual by President Bob Miracle with the Pledge of Allegiance. The only order of business was to install the officers of Lodge 200 Youth Club. Youth Club officers installed by President Bob Miracle were: President Bunny Barker Vice President Natasha DeLeon Secretary/Treasurer Tiffini Browder Reporter Blake Browder Sergeant-at-Arms Chris Barker Congratulations to each of you and Lodge 200 wishes you great success.

You have a great beginning with over 30 members. Keep up the good work.

September Meeting Our September meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance by President Bob Miracle. Our youth club reported that the bake sale they had on

August 19, 1995, netted them $122.

They also want to thank Bob and Jane Miracle for the use of their store for the bake sale. Their next meeting will be September 17, 1995.

Under old business, we discussed our Czech Heritage and the lodge social which will be held on October 15 when all officers can attend. It will be held at the Gene McBride pavilion beginning at 2:30 p.m. The menu will be hamburgers and hot dogs for all and a surprise Czech dish we can all enjoy. Bring the kids to enjoy the games and the social. Also, there will be a volleyball practice to get ready for the November State Volleyball tournament to be held in Eddy again this year. Also, a slower game like washer pitching or dominoes might suit your fancy. But whatever you enjoy doing, come out and share it with your brothers and sisters.

Next, Bob announced that the district meeting will be held on September 17, 1995, at Lodge 29, Taylor, beginning at 2 p.m. Lodge 200 is to man one of the spinning wheels so if anyone is interested in helping, please contact Bob Miracle.

He certainly could use your help.

The lodge also at this time expresses our sympathy to Chairman of the Board of SPJST Sid Pokladnik due to the loss of his son Johnny. Johnny will be remembered in all of our prayers.

The meeting ended with a report from Gene McBride that Universal Life is currently earning 7.15 percent and Annuity No. 2 is earning 6.50 percent interest.

Try to get that from the bank!

Earl Soudelier, Reporter

—SPJST-

S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1, Taylor Resident Council met in August and discussed the Volunteer Party to be held on September 13. Mrs. Kovar asked the residents to please thank the volunteers that day for unselfishly giving of their time to make their days brighter at the S.P.J.S.T. Nursing Home. The August menu was chicken salad sandwiches, chips, lettuce, tomatoes, and peach shortcake for dessert. This menu was served on August 16.

Residents enjoyed Twilight Bingo in August. Eight ladies and four children came to help the residents watch their

10/VESTNIK—Wednesday, September 20, 1995

Expressions In Memory of Mary Marecek

Pictured above are members of the St. John Lutheran Ladies Group who came out in August to help residents watch their cards during Twilight Bingo. The group also provided prizes and refreshments. bingo cards. The St. John's Lutheran Ladies group provided the bingo prizes and the refreshments of angel cake, strawberries and whipped cream. We all had a good time staying up later to play bingo. Thanks, ladies!

S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1 will be honoring all the volunteers on September 13 at 10 a.m. at the nursing home.

Submitted by, Mrs. Pauline Kovar SPJST-

County Czech Heritage Society Reports on Quarterly Meeting Wharton

The quarterly meeting of the Wharton County Czech Heritage Society was called to order on Tuesday, September 5, 1995, in the newly redecorated fellowship hall of the First Christian Church in El Campo, Texas. President Marie Matcek lead the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of the Czech National Anthem. A prayer was offered by Kenneth Meek. There was an introduction of guests from El Campo, Moravia and Bay City. Minutes of the last meeting were read by Marie Meek and Treasurer Edith Molberg presented her report.

While the society was meeting, a silent auction was being held for a number of donated gift items. This is one of the fund raisers the members will hold this year.

We will be celebrating Czech Heritage Week on October 22-18. Nancy Novasad has contacted each of the El Campo schools encouraging them to participate

in the week-long celebration. The society has voted to purchase a Czech Educational Packet to be made available countywide. T-shirts were also offered to be purchased before September 15. A singing group from the Czech Republic will be touring Texas and information is printed on the back of the last state newsletter. This group is considered the best of the best and should be a treat for those attending. The next State Heritage Meeting will be November 18 in Ennis, Texas, and members are encouraged to go and represent our society.

Virginia Balusek introduced our guest speaker, Thadious Polasek of Moravia.

Mr. Polasek is both a student and teacher of the Czech language and told of the wonderful things to come for those interested in learning the language. The study of Czech will soon be available for purchase for computers or through study on the Internet. He also encourages us to continue encouraging local classes as Czech used to be the third language of Texas and has now dropped below fifth. Now that the Czech Republic is open to business ventures, the Czech language will be a necessity for better communication.

Delfine Marek told of his August trip to the Czech Republic, which was quickly planned and how easily everything went together. He was able to find out quite a bit of information on his family. He visited the area and met a distant relative.

Our next meeting will be our Christmas party. It will be held December 5 at the First Christian Church in El Campo and will be our traditional covered dish supper with lots of Czech dishes to enjoy. Members are encouraged to each bring a gift for themselves and their guest for the drawing at the end of the meeting.

Submitted by, Laverne Bacak —SPJST-

Branch Community Center to Offer Czech Classes

Spring

Czech culture and language conversation classes are again offered at Spring Branch Community Center on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Karel Sicner, noted expert in these subjects, is the instructor.

Classes are ongoing and interested persons may join at any time. The focus of these classes is honing conversational language skills as opposed to textbook grammatical studies of the Czech langauge.

This program is free and open to the public as part of Harris County Precinct 4's commitment to its residents. Spring Branch Community Center is a Harris County Precinct 4 community center located at 1721 Pech Road in Houston

across from Sam Houston Hospital.

Center hours are Mondays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about Spring Branch Community Center programs, please call 932-9573.

Harris County Precinct 4 programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, national origin or disability.

Anyone requiring special assistance to participate in this program should contact Spring Branch Community Center at 932-9573.

--SPJST-

On behalf of all the members of Lodge 49, Rowena, we extend our deepest sympathy to Bernie and Lula Marecek on the death of their dear mother, MARY VERA MARECEK, age 93 years, of Rowena who passed away at 9:10 p.m. on Sunday, August 27, 1995, at the Canterbury Villa Nursing Home in Ballinger.

Rosary was at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 29, in the Rains-Seale Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass was at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 30 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Rowena with Father Maurice Voity officiating.

Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements were by RainsSeale Funeral Home.

Mrs. Marecek was born April 9, 1902, in Rowena to the late Frank and Anna Dorotik. She was married to Laddie Marecek on December 25, 1920, in Rowena. They devoted their lives to farming in the Fairview, Rowena and Norton communities. He preceded her in death in January, 1974. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 49 in Rowena and St. James Circle of St. Joseph Church for many years.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Bernie and Lula Marecek of Rowena; one daughter and son-in-law, Irene and Marion Lewallen of San Angelo; and one sister, Caroline Kvapil of Mereta. She was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. Grandsons are Gary Lewallen of Austin, Robert Lewallen of Beaumont, Ronnie Marecek of San Angelo, Dan Marecek of Rowena and Glen Marecek of Midkiff. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were nephews.

Respectfully, Nancy Schwertner Lodge 49 Secretary

—SPJST-

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, MILERT AUGUST ANTRICH, who passed away on August 28, 1995, at age 75 years.

He is survived by his wife of more than 50 years, Evelyn; daughters Judy Phelps, Genevieve Yokem, Vicky Gray and Carolyn Morse; several grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Mr. Antrich was a lifelong contractor.

He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War Two. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston where he served on the Entertainment Committee and was active in the Men's Club. He was a charter member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.

Interment was in Brookside Memorial Park in Houston, Texas.

May our Brother Milert rest in peace.

Rita Alexander Mary Roznovsky Laura Warnasch —SPJST-

of Sympathy Memory of Jim Orsak

In

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

—Missed by His Family

—SPJST

Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Academy SPJST Lodge 177 in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest and most sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, ROBERT W. TOMASTIK, age 47 years, of Little River-Academy, who died Sunday, August 27, 1995, in a Temple hospital.

Mr. Tomastik was born in Temple to Jerry and Billie Jean Beckett Tomastik.

He was a lifelong resident of the Temple area and graduated from Academy High School. He married Verna Watson in 1976 in Academy. He worked as a conductor for Santa Fe Railway from 1977.

He was a member of SPJST Lodge 177 in Academy and belonged to the United Transportation Union. He was also a member of Sparks Baptist Church.

Survivors are his wife, Verna Tomastik of Little River-Academy; three daughters, Missy Andrews, Leona Ashby and Marie Fritz, all of Little River-Academy; his mother, Jean Pairett of Little River-Academy; his father, Jerry L. Tomastik of Temple; two brothers, James Tomastik of Austin and Bruce Tomastik of Sparks; two sisters, Delores Lisenbe of Odessa and Amy Powell of Houston; two step-brothers, Clifford Tomastik and Bobby Joe Tomastik, both of Little River-Academy; a grandmother, Stella Beckett of Gatesville; and five grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m.

Tuesday, August 29, 1995, at Sheffield Funeral Home in Temple with the Rev. Don Johnson officiating.

Burial was in Wilson Valley Cemetery in Little River with Sheffield Funeral Home in charge.

May our departed lodge brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee, Libbie Bartek Theresa Baca Louis Driska —SPJST(Continued on page 12)

Wednesday,

Westfest (Continued from page one.)

Total attendance figures show that 39,600 festival visitors passed through the Westfest gates during the September 2-3 weekend, a figure slightly less than last year when over 42,000 attended the festival. "Attendance was down slightly," Tommy Muska, public relations director for the festival, said.

Saturday morning's activities began with the parade which featured 125 entries.

Saturday's Westfest drew 22,000 visitors to the grounds.

The annual Tarok Tourney had 64 entries on Saturday with Ricky Adams, Sr. of Penelope winning first place.

Johnny Pavelka of Granger took second place with Sonny Kelpac, also of Granger, winning third. Joe Vyvjala of Schulenberg was a fourth place finisher.

Sunday's festival got kicked off in

record setting style as 234 runners competed in the Kolache 5,000 Meter Run. This was the largest field in the race's history. Thirty-two-year-old Terry Garrett was the overall winner in a record time of 15:49. Also, 27-year-old Donna Levy set the overall female record with a time of 17:56, which was good enough to place eighth overall.

On Sunday, the festival also included the judging of the Kolache Baking Contest. In the non-professional category, Carol Tallas was selected as the Grand Champion for her cream cheese with cherries kolaches. This was also the first place entry in the other kolache category.

Second place in this category went to Adele Janak with Pat Carson winning third place with his poppy seed.

In the Fruit Class for non-professionals, Pat Carson took first with his prune kolaches, Carol Tallas was second with pineapple and won third with her prune kolaches. Carol Tallas also won first place in the Meat Class with her ham and

cheese kolaches. Second in this category went to Georgie Nors with her sausage kolaches and third to Chad Tallas also with sausage kolaches.

Lillie Matula of West won the grand championship in the professional class.

In the fruit class, Mrs. Matula won first with her prune kolaches and second with apricot. Henrietta Mach took third with cherry kolaches.

In the Meat Class, Mrs. Matula won first with her sausage followed by Mrs. Mach, who won sausage and also third.

Mrs. Mach took first place with her poppy seed kolaches in the other category. Mrs. Matula won second and third place in this category.

Food consumption at this year's festival proved to be large after receiving totals from the various booths at the festival. Food booth chairman Russ Willsey gave the following estimate figures on food consumed at the festival: 1,510 dozen kolaches, 100 strudels, 6,150 sausage boats, 8,050 sausage sandwich-

September 20, 1995—VESTNIK/11 es, 1,450 hot dogs, 2,500 corny dogs, 3,300 hamburgers, 379 frito pies, 1,800 barbecue sandwiches, 2,800 armadillo eggs, 950 sausages on a stick, 1,800 tamales, 1,550 turkey drumsticks, 2,600 grilled chicken breasts, 100 gallons of funnel cake mix, 117 gallons of sauerkraut and 10,500 pounds of sausage products.

Westfest President Hurtick said the board is currently looking at ways to improve the festival. "We are still very much interested in getting more entertainment in the cultural amphitheater after the cultural entertainment ends at approximately 8:30 p.m. "I think we will actively pursue something for this area."

He also added that Westfest will try to get more lighting in the parking area and may extend its on-ground parking area.

"Again I wish to express appreciation for everyone that is involved. There is no way we could do it without the many volunteers," he concluded.

—SPJST-

SUPREME LODGE SPJST Temple, Texas DEATH CLAIMS PAID IN AUGUST, 1995 8/30/95 DEATH CLAIM

NAME

LODGE

20399 20400 20401 20402 20403 20404 20405 20406 20407 20408 20409 20410 20411 20412 20413 20414 20415 20416 20417 20418

Maxie F Price Paula M. O'Neill Ernest Lee Skrivanek Ben H. Wolff Marie Jane Brook Allison Dee Taska Willie J. Kuder Charlie Brinkmeyer Millie Frances Haisler Katherine Chovanec Ola Mae Heath Sally A. Wilber Mattijo Hill Bessie Julia Jez Abner W Dixon Jean Marie Dupew Johnny R. Losak Kenneth T Fojt George H. Sommers Joseph B. Sisa, Jr.

88 88 25 89 87 141 39 48 17 139 88 74 74 47 88 180 66 16 88 201

20419

Alvin Joe Macat

201

20420 20421 20422 20423 20424 20425 20426 20427 20428 20429 20430 20431 20432 20433 20434 20435 20436 20437 20438 20439 20440 20441 20442

Adolphie Macha Edward Daniel Foytik Paul Howell Best Charles DeWitt Florence Miksch Sophie M. Vesely Alvin Reznicek Alice Reid William L. David Lillie L. Vrana Marie J. Tesar Jerome Pesak William Lesikar Angelina Urban Julius Ermis Nelta Kacir Erwin Roemer, Sr. William H. Frank Frank G. Malik, Sr. Julie Janik Wilma Tomasek Travis O'Neill Allen Raymond R. Pechal

157 106 186 178 29 138 66 32 29 202 92 148 92 151 16 87 18 88 84 28 88 88 24

LOCATION

DATE OF ADMISSION

DATE OF DEATH

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7/08/95 6/02/95 7111195 7121195 6/26/95 7/18/95 7/23/95 7121195 7/18/95 6/03/95 12/19/95 7/23/95 7/22/95 7/26/95 6129195 7/26/95 7/28/95 5/06/95 6/25/95 7/02/95

54 74 68 97 80 75 85 90 85 98 8?

53 70 93 86 48 80 39 74 75

81108 35818 612204 605253 603009 300369 23819 20658 203400 200059 38106 70547 97006 107242 28662 86284 612910 902262 609382 606936

6/25/49

8/02/95

69

610222

6101161 10/07/41 5/02/88 5/22/78 5/01/51 4/11/26 6/18/42 11107146 2/07/46 1110134 3/23/72 10101137 8/22/33 10131145 7101147 9119152 4/19/76 5/17/76 4/23/35 6114157 12/05/26 8/19/94 9/12/39

7/10/95 7/30/95 7/26/95 7/03/95 7/31/95 7/26/95 8/04/95 8/06/95 6/24/95 8/04/95 7/29/95 7/22/95 8/03/95 8/14/95 7/24/95 5/15/95 8/05/95 8/03/95 7/21/95 7/02/95 8/03/95 7/15/95 7/19/95

99 69 75 73 85 92 77 71 83 84 77 76 85 83 80 63 76 81 77 91 86 17 77

25867 606286 2000746 75395 611023 200147 606588 503772 608367 601972 53471 604103 601607 301693 609290 504242 67729 68035 201320 504889 200221 2030794 20449

Houston Houston Ennis Rosebud Temple Sealy Bryan Beyersville New Tabor Danbury Houston Crockett Crockett Seaton Houston Burleson Waco Bila Hora Houston Bleiblerville/ Nelsonville Bleiblerville/ Nelsonville Lubbock La Grange Caldwell Longview Taylor Ganado Waco Victoria.

Taylor Jourdanton Fort Worth Blessing Fort Worth Wharton Bila Hora Temple Elgin Houston Dallas East Bernard Houston Houston Cyclone

AGE

CERTIF. NO.

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

Fraternally,

Lanita Anglin Secretary-Treasurer —SPJST-

12/VESTNIK-Wednesday, September 20, 1995

Expression of Sympathy On behalf of the entire membership of Lodge Karel Jonas, No. 28, East Bernard, we, the Resolution Committee, wish to express our deepest and most sincere sympathy to the family of our departed sister, JULIE M. JANIK, age 91 years, of East Bernard, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 1995, in the Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton.

She was born February 5, 1904 in New York. She came to Texas as an orphan and was reared in Ammannsville and also attended school there. Her parents were Frank and Julia Dusek.

She was a homemaker and a member of the SPJST for 38 years.

Survivors include a stepdaughter, Henrietta Walker and husband of Marble Falls, and a stepson, George Janik and wife of Rosenberg.

She will be missed by special friends such as Florine and Buck Matthews, Eva and Stanley Dusek and Patsy Konarik who helped "Mrs. Julie" in so many ways.

Visitation and a wake service took place on Monday, July 3 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in East Bernard beginning at 5 p.m.

Funeral services were conducted at 9 a.m., Tuesday, July 4 in Holy Cross Catholic Church. Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiated.

Burial followed in the Dubina Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Charles Boettcher, Buck Matthews, Stanley Dusek, Wilburn Matthews, Louis Konarik, and Buck Boettcher.

Knesek and Sons Funeral Home, Wallis was in charge of arrangements.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee, Anton J. Kelner, Vice President

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of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed sister, IMOGENE H. MILLER, of Guy, Texas, who passed away at the Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton on August 4, 1995, at the age of 68 years.

Services were Monday, August 7 from the Carden Funeral Home Chapel in Needville. Rev. Richard Avery officiated the service. Burial was in the Guy Public Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, 011ie Miller of Guy; two sons, Terry Miller and his wife, Beverly, of Guy, and Arthur of Angleton; Miller and his wife, five grandchildren, Bryan Zatopek, T.J. Miller, Brerda Miller, Duwayne Miller and Aaron Miller.

She was preceded in death by two children: daughter Wanda Boortz and son Lyndon Miller.

Survivors include a brother, Melvin Marek of Houston; a sister, Gracelie Sebesta of Guy; and numerous nieces and nephews.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee, Mary Werner Winnifred Susan

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William Lesikar

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Pokrok, No. 84, Dallas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother, FRANK R. KOCIAN, who passed away on August 11, 1995. In two days, he would have been 75 years old.

Brother Kocian was a member of KJT, St. Pius X Catholic Church and SPJST Lodge 84, all in Dallas. He served four years in the armed forces during World War Two. He retired from the Dallas Coca Cola Bottling Company after 39 years.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Ellen Kocian of Dallas; two sons, Michael and wife Devota Kocian of Chicago, Illinois, and Charles Kocian of Dallas; two grandchildren, Blake Kocian and Makencie Kocian.

Rosary was recited at Sparkman Crane Funeral Chapel on Sunday, August 13.

Mass of Christian burial was held at St. Pius X Catholic Church on August 14 with Msgr. Weinzapfel officiating.

Interment was at Calvary Hill Cemetery.

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

Resolution Committee, Evelyn Salac Justine Yeager

William Lesikar, 85, a building contractor and rancher, died Thursday, August 3, 1995, at a local hospital.

Funeral services were at 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 5 at Thompson's Harveson and Cole Funeral Home.

Burial was in Greenwood Memorial Park. The Rev. James P. DeWolfe, Jr. officiated.

Mr. Lesikar was a 60-year member of the SPJST. Pallbearers were Richard Lesikar, Frank Lesikar, Joe Labay, Franklin Palla, Richard Fojtasek, Russell Fojtasek and Joe Ed Fojtasek.

Honorary pallbearers were his grandsons.

Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Society of America, 2401 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 2D1, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19130.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Anna Lesikar; son, Lynwood W. Lesikar and his wife, Harriet, of Fort Worth; daughter, Patricia Ann Hungerpiller and her husband, Steve, of North Augusta, South Carolina; sister, Lydia Labay of Dallas; grandchildren, Bruce, Craig, Jason and Leslie Lesikar and Gail Jackson, all of Fort Worth, Rick and Paula Gurney of Atlanta, and Pam Taylor of Augusta, Georgia; six great-grandchildren; and nephews and nieces.

Submitted by, Rose Jaworski Resolution Committee

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of Sympathy We, the officers and members of Lodge 20, Granger, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, HENRY VITEK. Brother Vitek, who served as SPJST District Two Director from 1961 to 1984, passed away on May 12, 1995. He was 81 years of age.

Brother Vitek was the son of August and Tracy Stefka Vitek. His grandfather and grandmother, Frank and Terezie Stefka, were charter members of the SPJST. Brother Vitek was a lifelong resident of Granger. He married the former Angeline Stiba.

In addition to his service to the SPJST, Brother Vitek also served 19 years as a trustee for the Granger Independent School District and as Democratic election judge in Granger. He was a member of the Granger Brethren Church where he held many offices. He served as chairman of the Granger Brethren Cemetery.

He was also a Veteran of World War Two having served in the U.S. Air Force and attaining the rank of Master Sergeant.

He was a member of the American Legion and VFW Post No. 282. He also served as Advisory Director of the Granger National Bank.

He is survived by his wife, Angeline; daughters, Laura Bohac and husband, Alvin, of Cedar Park, and June Kubala and husband, Sam, of Taylor; and four grandchildren, Karen and Michelle Bohac and Jonathan and Jennifer Kubala.

He is also survived by two sisters, Helen Volney of Bartlett and Alice Langenegger of Georgetown, and one brother, Alfred Vitek of Granger.

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

Resolution Committee, Rubie Loessin Norma Cavanaugh

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of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed sister, ANGELA J. VAVRECKA, who passed away on June 23, 1995, at the age of 86 years, in Houston.

Services were held on Sunday, June 25 at Davis-Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. Father Eric Pitre officiated at the service.

She was born on March 17, 1909, in Kirtley. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph and Florence Vavrecka, three sisters, and four brothers.

She is survived by her sister, Agnes Martin, of Rosenberg and numerous nieces and nephews.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee, Mary Werner Winnifred Susan

years. He passed away at the Polloy Ryon Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Straznicky was born on May 17, 1908, in Czechoslovakia, to Joseph and Annie Straznicky. He worked as a farmer and was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife, Elsie Straznicky of Needville; three daughters, Lillie Mae Ondrey and her husband, Henry, of Pleak, Marline McCarty of Needville, and Laverne Straznicky of Galveston; a stepson, Wesley Oberhoff and his wife, Mildred, of Needville; a stepdaughter, Anna Gorda of Houston; a sister, Mary Wornat and her husband, Albert, of Rosenberg; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services were on Friday, May 5, 1995, at Immanuel United Church of Christ.

Officiating the service was Rev. George Kebler. Burial was at the Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee, Mary Werner Winnifred Susan

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of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone, on behalf of our officers and members, wish to extend our heartfelt and most sincere sympathy to the family of OLGA VICTORIA STEPAN, who passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 1995, in a Waco nursing home.

Services for Mrs. Stepan, 99, of Waco, formerly of Red Ranger, were at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 17 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Cyclone with the Rev. Leonard Leddy officiating.

Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery.

She was born in Waller to John Matulik and Mary Irvinsky Matulik. She lived in Red Ranger from 1920 to 1984 and lived in Waco for the past 11 years.

She was a member of the Altar Society at St. Joseph Catholic Church. She had been secretary for the KJZT and a member of SPJST. Survivors are one son, Charles Stephan, Jr. of Winnie; three daughters, Mary Hunter of Nederland, Rita Kleypas of Waco and Shirley Kleypas of Groves; 16 grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.

Sheffield Funeral Home in Temple was in charge of arrangements.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee, Arleen Mayeux Bobby Hoelscher

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of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed brother, RUSSELL STRAZNICK:Y of Needville, who passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 1995, at the age of 86

Seaton Cemetery

Association Fund Drive Underway The Seaton Cemetery Association has purchased 1.75 acres adjacent to the cemetery and are planning on several long term and short term projects. One of the first priorities and the largest project is the building of a tabernacle on the newly acquired property. This tabernacle would be used for the purpose of holding grave

Wednesday, September 20, 1995—VESTNIK/13 side services in a somewhat enclosed building. This will have a cement floor, roof and portable sides.

The Seaton Cemetery Association is conducting a fund drive for the tabernacle. Donations can be mailed to Elsie Macek, 18999 Cyclone Branch Road, Burlington, Texas 76519. All donors names will be placed in a permanent register. Donations of $200 or more will be inscribed on a plaque at the tabernacle.

If you have any questions, please contact President Calvin Skrabanek, at (817) 985-2344 or Treasurer Elsie Macek at (817) 985-2574.

SPJST Annuities are an excellent way Accumulate a sum of money for tirement or some other purpose.

For more,. information C011 act your local sales 'epresentative or the Home Office at 1 (800) 72-SPJST, 45th Annual Orsak Reunion

Reunions Martinek-Kotrla Reunion The annual reunion will be held on Sunday, September 24, 1995, at the Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Hall.

Registration will begin at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served at 12 noon. Each family is asked to bring enough food for their family members.

Submitted by, Doris Boriski HC 04—No. 18 Oak Cliff Circle Dripping Springs, TX 78620

Ondrasek-Surovik Reunion The Ondrasek-Surovik Reunion will be held on Sunday, October 1, 1995, at the Cooks Point Community Center on FM Road 1362 South in Cooks Point.

Please bring a basket lunch that will be served at 12 noon. Tea, coffee, plates, knives, forks, etc. will be provided.

Please come out and enjoy food, fun and fellowship.

If any additional information is needed, please contact Adele Ondrasek Englemann at (409) 272-8789 or Darlene Gafke Brinkman at (409) 567-4064.

Marek - Supak- Haisler Reunion The 31st annual reunion will be held on Sunday, October 1, 1995, at the Hus School Church Camp in the New Tabor Community on County Road 225, off FM 166, from Highway 36 south out of Caldwell, Texas. Registration beginS any time after 9 a.m. A covered dish lunch will be shared and served between 12 and 12:30 p.m. After lunch, the family meeting will be held, followed by a drawing for lots of door prizes.

This year, the host families are the descendants of the Adolph Marek and Hynek Marek families.

Each family is asked to bring a meat, vegetable and dessert dish for their family. Bread, beverages, paperware and utensils will be provided. Please also bring one gift per family for the prize drawings. If you would like, bring pictures, memorabilia or any articles of interest you would like to display.

For more information, contact Bonnie Walker at (409) 272-1643.

THE SPJST WAY It's based on people working together to help each other.

In December, 1869, Joseph Orsak with his wife Apolona, and daughter Anna, age two years, left Karlovice, Moravia, for Galveston, Texas, to settle in Fayetteville, Texas. The descendants of this Czech family will gather in El Campo at the American Legion Auxiliary Hall on Highway 71 South, at 10 a.m. to celebrate the 45th annual reunion on October 1, 1995.

Please bring a meat and vegetable and/or pastry dish. Coffee, tea and tableware will be furnished. Please notify all Orsak families and relatives to attend.

For additional information, contact Lorraine Kana in El Campo at (409) 5432118 or Jerry Dressler in Sugarland at (713) 575-6247.

Kovar - Volcik - Prcin Reunion The annual Kovar-Volcik-Prcin reunion will be held on Sunday, October 9, 1995, at the Granger SPJST Hall in Granger, Texas. Each family is asked to bring a meat dish and vegetable or dessert dish for members of their family attending.

Each family is also asked to bring a door prize and something for the country store. Registration begins at 10 a.m.

Submitted by, Evelyn Leshikar

Svoboda - Cabla Family Reunion The 19th Annual Svoboda-Cabla family reunion will be held Saturday, October 14, 1995, at the Seaton Community Center beginning with registration at 10 a.m.

The meal will be served at noon.

Each family is asked to bring a vegetable, salad or dessert. Barbecued beef and fried chicken is being provided as well as bread, drinks, cups, plates, forks, knives and spoons. To cover costs of the reunion, there will be a meal charge of $2 for adults and 75 cents for children under age 12. After lunch, there will be a short business meeting followed by games.

Those interested in bingo should bring a white elephant gift.

We encourage all Svoboda-Cabla family members to attend.

For more information, please call Gary and Norma Tucker in Rogers, Texas at (817) 642-3387; Shirley Patterson in Temple, Texas at (817) 9850018; Jack and Ann Thompson in Arlington, Texas at (817) 265-3092; or Ruth Keith in Arlington, Texas at (817) 275-3072.

Submitted by, Gary and Norma Tucker

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Youth Letters Section District Six Youth Counselor Reports on Trip to San Marcos

Lodge 4, Hallettsville Youth Club Reports on Youth Officers Workshop

Dear Vestnik Readers, On July 20, 1995, youth and parents from District Six went to San Marcos and San Antonio for our annual tour. We chartered two buses this year to carry 70 District Six members who attended.

Our first stop for the day was in San Marcos where we enjoyed the morning at Water World. The youth and parents there toured the underground cave that ended at the top of the observation tower overlooking the entire grounds of Wonder World. They also enjoyed a train ride through Wonder World's wildlife park where District Six members enjoyed getting to feed the animals there by hand.

One fascinating place we encountered while at Wonder World was the AntiGravity House. We saw balls and water rolling up, rather than down, and as for ourselves, well, in order to walk inside the house, you had to lean back at about a 30-degree angle from the ground in order not to fall over. I can't explain to you what the feeling was like inside there. I recommend you visit and try it for yourself. Before leaving, we enjoyed eating our sack lunches at a picnic area under the trees there at Wonder World.

We were then off to San Antonio. In San Antonio, members toured the Wax Museum and Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum. Some members then walked across the street to the Alamo for more of an educational tour while others took to learning the history of the Riverwalk by enjoying the Riverwalk boat rides.

Everyone then ate supper at the RiverCenter Mall.

Before leaving San Antonio, we had one more stop to make which was at the Tower of Americas. District Six youth really enjoyed the tower. You could see all of San Antonio and we especially had a great view of the Alamo Dome.

Members also enjoyed purchasing souvenirs in the tower from the day's trips.

After a day of going up, down and sideways, we finally headed for home.

All in all, we had a great day. We did a lot of fun and educational things and I hope everyone had a great time. I look forward to next time!

Fraternally, Marcy Dorotik District Six Youth Counselor

Dear Readers, I went to the Youth Club Officers Training Class with my family. Also going with us were Mrs. Siptak, Adam and Joshua, and Trevor Scott. We had a good time. I liked the group survival project and the SPJST hook cover is pretty.

Our next meeting is Saturday, September 16 and the fall District Six meeting is Sunday, September 17. I am looking forward to seeing everyone.

Fraternally, Elizabeth Vahalik (6) (9/11/95) —SPJST-

(Editor's Note: Trip photographs appear on page 14.)

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4, Hallettsville Youth Member Enjoys Youth Officers Workshop

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Dear Readers, On Saturday, August 26, my family and I traveled to the Temple Holiday Inn to attend the first Youth Club Officer Training Class. The Siptaks and Trevor Scott rode along with us and we had a good time coming and going and we learned a lot while we were there.

Thanks to the Supreme Lodge and particularly Joni Lange and Howard Leshikar for organizing and making this workshop possible. We learned about parliamentary procedure and committee functions. The group survival project was neat.

Everything we learned will come in handy this year and will be shared with all of our officers who are: President Elizabeth Wagner Vice President Jeremy Kalmus Secretary Adam Siptak Treasurer Tucker Scott Assistant Treasurer Jeff Holly Reporter Nicholas Vahalik Historian James Svetlik Our next meeting will be Saturday, September 16. See you there!

Fraternally, Nicholas Vahalik (11), Reporter (9/11/95) —SPJST-

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District Six Presents Scenes from Summer Trip Pictured here, at the beautiful waterfalls near the Tower of Americas in San Antonio, are, from left: Ynonne Garrett, Ginger Schovajsa, Britney Bain, Randy Ralston, Kristine Dum, John Cuella and Kathy Garrett of Lodge 97, Placedo.

Lodge 30, Taiton, members decide to risk it and take a picture with what seemed to be a real dinosaur at the Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum.

Lodge 4, Hallettsville Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club Visits Youth Club Participates in Nursing Home Westfest Parade Dear Readers, This summer our youth club made fans for the June nursing home bingo.

The residents enjoyed them and used them while they were playing to keep cool.. Afterwards, they will be nice decorations for their rooms.

The nursing home bingo is a monthly project of our adult lodge and they always appreciate our youth club making something exfra for the residents. I am glad that my sister and I were able to help out and we look forward to working on more projects.

Fraternally, Nicholas Vahalik ( ), Reporter (9/12/95) —SPJST-

Dear Readers, Our youth club had a float in the Westfest Parade. We sold sausage kolaches in the SPJST booth. This way we can go to Six Flags.

Fraternally yours, Christi Sparkman (9/12/95) —SPJST-

6, Cottonwood Youth Club Plans Six Flags Trip

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Dear Readers, We held our meeting on Sunday, September 10. We are planning to go to

Lodge 4, Hallettsville Shares Time With Nursing Home Residents Elizabeth Vahalik gets a big hug from Della Vyvial for the beautiful fan and for coming by to visit. Mrs. Vyvial taught Elizabeth's aunties when they were in elementary school.

Members of Lodge 4, Hallettsville reflect on their trip to Wonder World.

District Six members enjoy cooling off before leaving for home.

Rachel, Gaynell Chudej, and Nicholas Vahalik congratulate and help a game winner pick her prize.

District Six member Travis Krpec feeds the animals during a train ride through the wildlife park at Wonder World.

Nursing home bingo helpers for June were, back roli, ,;,) Ann Matula, Mars Matula, Elsie Maschek, Evelyn Holy, Margaret Smotek, Jonathan Vahalik, and Helen Zabransky. Front row,from left: Gaynell Chudej, Rachel (Margaret Smotek's granddaughter), Nicholas Vahalik, Elizabeth Vahalik and Annie Vahalik.

Wednesday, September 20, 1995—VESTNIK/15 Six Flags on October 1. We always have a lot of fun.

Fraternally, Whitney Dobecka (9/12/95) —SPJST-

6, Cottonwood Youth Club Reports on Westfest

10. We had several skits and sang songs.

I danced a ballet song. Afterwards, we had cookies and punch. Our grandparents were very happy.

Sincerely, Kim_berly Gaas (9/11/95) —SPJST-

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Dear Readers, We have made plans to go to Six Flags on October 1. Hope it will be cooler than Westfest. Some of the youth members worked in the SPJST booth and it sure was hot. We made 206 dozen sausage kolaches to sell for our project. I also ran in the Kolache 5000 meter race which was three miles. I got a third place trophy in my age group.

We will have the District Three meeting at our lodge on October 22.

Fraternally yours, Celia Dobecka (11) (9/12/95) —SPJST-

9, Snook Youth Club Holds Annual Fund Raiser Lodge

Dear Readers, We held our annual fund raiser on August 27 at the Snook Volunteer Fire Department. We sold craft items, canned goods, and plants. We all took turns working. We also had a raffle where we sold tickets. It was a big success.

Fraternally, Holly Slenk (8/28/95) —SPJST-

9, Snook Youth Club Enjoys Successful Fund Raiser Lodge

Dear Readers, At the Snook Volunteer Fire Department on Sunday, August 27, we had our annual SPJST fund raiser. We sold homemade items, breads, noodles, and crafts. We had a raffle, which my sister and I sold tickets for. Later that night, they had a dance. Everything was a success.

Fraternally, Heather Slenk (8/25/95) —SPJST-

9, Snook Youth Club Reports on Grandparent's Day Program Lodge

Dear Readers, The Snook Youth Club had a Grandparent's Day program at the Snook Brethren Church on Sunday, September

9, Snook Youth Club Reports on Recent Club Activities Lodge

Dear Vestnik Readers, Lodge 9 Youth Club had an ice water booth at the Kolache Festival in Caldwell on Saturday, September 9. It was really hot and we ran out of water and cups.

We also had a Grandparent's Day program at the Snook Church on Sunday, September 10. We had a really good turn-out by our grandparents.

The youth club is planning on having a float in the Burleson County Fair Parade on September 23.

Fraternally, Jason Gaas (9/12/95) SPJST-

9, Snook Youth Club Reports on September Meeting Lodge

Dear Vestnik Readers, Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club had their monthly meeting on September 6. We discussed having a float in the Burleson County Fair Parade and an educational exhibit at the County Fair.

Our honorary grandmother, Vlasta See, brought cookies and cokes for a treat.

Marie Schoeneman spoke to us about the rules and changes at the Fair this year The youth club had an ice water booth at the Kolache Festival on Saturday, September 9. It was very appreciated by everyone.

Our next meeting will be October 4.

Fraternally, Amy Gaas (9/12/95) —SPJST---

Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Reports on September Meeting Dear Readers, At our last meeting, Marie Schoeneman came and talked to us about the Burleson County Fair.

Also, Candice Macik brought ice cream pops. Ms. See also brought pecan cookies with coke. Thank you all very much. Everything was delicious.

Our next meeting will be October 4 at 6:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Heather Slenk (9/09/95) • —SPJST-

9, Snook Youth Club Reports on Caldwell Kolache Festival Lodge

Dear Readers, On September 9, our youth club participated in the Kolache Festival in Caldwell. We had a free water booth.

We all took turns working. It was real hot, but fun.

Fraternally, Holly Slenk (9/09/95) —SPJST-

to order at 2 p.m. We welcomed one new member to our club, Brian Myers.

We discussed several items at our meeting which included the District Two Fall Meeting in Taylor on September 17 and plans for a Halloween Carnival in October. Our youth leader went over the new points system and encouraged every member to try and earn points. Everyone can be a winner if they work hard.

After the meeting adjourned, we enjoyed delicious refreshments. Our next meeting is October 15. See you then.

Fraternally, Scott Hudson (10) (9/12/95) —SPJST-

30, Taiton Youth Club Reports on August Meeting Lodge

13, Dime Box Youth Club Reports on August Meeting

Lodge

Dear Readers, President Lamanda Kostelka called the meeting to order. After our meeting, we had a Fifties Dance.

We talked about having a sleepover, and our sleepover will be on September 8. We also talked about working in the kitchen at dances. We even had coke floats. We all had fun.

See y'all next meeting.

Fraternally, Alicia Ford (9) (8/27/95) —SPJST-

13, Dime Box Youth Member Enjoys Summer Activities

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Dear Vestnik Readers, Camp, Youth Achievement Day, and State Youth Achievement Day were all fun this summer.

Our Lodge 13, Dime Box Junior Group Talent won first place at District and second place at State.

I came out with one other first place ribbon and two second place ribbons at District.

I am going to rename my food— "Earthquake Cake" to "Second Place Earthquake Cake!" I was called upon to enter my dessert in State YAD as the first place winner was unable to attend. Yes, you guessed it! My cake came in second place again.

Let's see, what to enter next year?

Until next time— Emily Jatzlau (8/31/95) —SPJST-

24, Cyclone Youth Club Reports on September Meeting Lodge

Dear Members, Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club held its meeting on Sunday, September 10.

President Lisa Spanhel called the meeting

Dear Readers, The Taiton SPJST youth held their August meeting and outing for the year.

We went to the show to see the movie "Babe."

After the show, we went to Mr. Gatti's to eat pizza. We had our meeting there also. Mrs. Bubela, our youth leader, told us about our district meeting that is coming up on September 17, 1995 at Taiton Hall. Our lodge is hosting the meeting.

She said that all of the talent winners will be doing their talent for the meeting as entertainment.

The meeting was adjourned and we all enjoyed the evening playing games and eating our pizza.

Our next meeting is September 10, 1995, at Taiton Hall. We are to bring our grandparents to help celebrate Grandparent's Day. Kirby Bubela (9/08/95) —SPJST-

40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Club to Meet October 5 Lodge

Dear Sir or Madam, The SPJST Lodge 40, El CampoHillje Youth Club was called to order on May 4 at the El Campo Commercial State Bank Gold Room by Sharon Borak at 7 p.m. Dues were collected. Ross Juranek led the Pledge of Allegiance. Old business was State YAD. New business was the District Six meeting in Taiton on September 17, 1995 at 11 a.m.

The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. on October 5 at the El Campo Commercial State Bank Gold Room.

Thanks, Lisa Reck (15) (9/12/95) --SPJST-

Make plans to attend your

district's fall youth club meeting. Meeting dates and locations are posted on page two of this week's Vestnik.

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Lodge 40, El CampoHillje Youth Club Reports on September Meeting The September 3, 1995, meeting of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Club was called to order by President Sharon Borak. Ross Juranek lead the Pledge of Allegiance. We remained standing for the Youth Club pledge. There were three members present, and Leslie Juranek was our guest.

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

Old business included everyone reporting how they did at State Youth Achievement Day. Congratulations to the members who placed at State YAD. They are: Ross Juranek Third Place, Hobby Kits Lisa Reck First Place, Constructed Items Sharon Borak First Place, Sewing New business included the District Six Fall Meeting.

Poems were read and door prizes were awarded. Next month's project theme is "What You Will Be for Halloween."

After the meeting, we all enjoyed working on puzzles and practicing a skit.

The next meeting is October 5 at 7 p.m. in the Commercial State Bank Gold Room.

Fraternally, Sharon Borak (9/13/95) —SPJST-

ject. We will also sell from the Tom Watts catalog.

Everyone needs to bring a copy of their points to our youth leader next month.

The September birthday cake will be brought by Brandy McAdams and the game by Justin Engelke.

Fraternally, Alicia Neslony Reporter (9/08/95) —SPJST-

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177, Academy Youth Club on Parade

Members of the Lodge 177, Academy Youth Club participated in the annual Independence Day Parade held on July 4th in Belton, Texas.

Pictured below are photos from the youth club's July Fourth Celebration.

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Youth Leader Karen Bartek and her husband, Gary, apply the SPJST logo to their parade truck. A special thanks to Gary Bartek for his time and the use of his truck for youth club functions.

66, Waco Youth Club Reports on Activities Lodge

Dear Lodge 66 Youth Club, I hope that everyone had a good time at our ice cream social on August 30. On August 31, the next day, we made Grandparent's Day certificates for the Moody Nursing Home.

Well, I hope everyone had a good time at the Westfest parade. I know I did, and I thought it was pretty cool with all the ice.

I would also like to thank everyone who brought a cake and came to work for the cake walk which was on September 9.

Our next cake walk will be September 23. See you there!

Fraternally, Justin Engelke (13) (9/11/95) SPJST-

66, Waco Youth Club Reports on August Meeting

142, Houston Youth Club Reports on September Meeting

Dear Members, Our last meeting was held on August 20, 1995. We had 12 youth members and five adults present.

Under old business, our youth leader Diane Engelke congratulated the winners from State Youth Achievement Day. They are: Alicia Neslony—First Place, Special Category (12-14); Brandy McAdams Second Place, Pictorial Arts (15-17); Candice McAdams—Second Place, Needlework (12-14); and Justin Engelke—Third Place, Science and Education (12-14). Congratulations to all our winners!

The Westfest Parade was to be on September 2. We were to be on the float by 8:30 a.m. on the Saturday morning of Westfest.

Our youth club will have a dunking booth for our Fun Day which will be held on September 17.

Under new business, we will collect eye glasses. Remember, to bring cans every meeting. We were to meet at 8:45 a.m. at the American Bank to go to the Youth Club Officers Workshop on August 26.

Douglas Galler is our new youth club flag bearer.

We scheduled an ice cream social on Wednesday, August 30. Everyone could bring a friend and a topping for the ice cream.

We will have two cakewalks in September for our money-making pro-

Dear Readers, The youth club of Lodge 142, Houston held their monthly meeting on Sunday, September 10 at 1 p.m.

First, we discussed the Youth Club Officer's Meeting which was held in Temple on August 26. We had a very interesting meeting and discussed various topics on meeting procedures, organization and other important factors to help you in your youth club meeting. Thank you to Joni Lange and Howard Leshikar for a very enjoyable meeting.

District Five Fall Family Day will be Sunday, September 24 at Lodge 88 in Houston. All youth clubs will have a booth to sell various items as a fund raiser. There will be a covered dish meal and a pastry should also be brought.

They are asked to also bring three raffle items for the spinning wheel. Christmas Ornament Contest and judging will be on that day.

On a sad note, a father of one of our youth member's passed away last week.

Arthur Marquez's dad, Arthur Marquez, Sr., died of brain-related cancer. He was 34 years old. Our sympathy goes out to Arthur and his family.

The meeting adjourned and after the mother lodge meeting, the youth had a raffle for a fund raiser.

Fraternally yours, Elizabeth Hermis Youth Leader —SPJST-

Youth Club members Tiffany Wolf, left, and Sara Wagner add decorations to parade entry.

Lodge Lodge

Lodge 177 Youth Club members who rode in the Belton Independence Day Parade.

Pictured at left, and below: After the parade, we enjoyed a hot dog lunch and homemade ice cream.

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PODPORA LIDSKOST BRATRSTVI 1 cast teska, tfedni

an Slovanske Podporujfci Jednoty StAtu Texas, zaloiene roku 1897

RO NIK 83 ISLO 35

Oddil Dopisovatehi Rad islo 47, Seaton Mild Sestry a Bratfi, Mistopfedsedou E.J. Pechalem zahajil nagi schfizi v sedm hodin veeer 5.srpna. Vlajky nastolily Crystal Bartek a Janet Baea.

Na listku nemocnych byli Theresa Zarodny a F.W. Stuteville.

Tajemnice pfeeetla protokol z minule schitze a pffjat, tak jak byl napsan. Je smutne, a nas bylo tak malo ye schazf.

Pfijali jsme eleny Herbert Daniel, John Mark Lanford, Kerrie Marie May, a Kristine Marie Merka.

Rad eislo 47 Beseda Taneenici pasobili v Westfest a na Caldwell Kolache Festival.

Bratr Edwin Vagfeek podal zpravu za dozorei vybor a zpravy ufednikit byly dobre.

Vedoucf tnladeie Sister Ginger Greger podala zpravu. Ze mela 16 elend, 1 naystevnika a tfi dospele.

Narozeniny bude slavit jenom Donna Baea.

Vyroef stiatku budou slavit Calvin a Dolores Skrabanek.

Dvefnf ceny dostali Dan Balusek, Willie Kohutek, Vallie Zavodny a Heidi Bartek.

Pf gtf schdze bude v nedeli Lzaff ve dve hodiny odpoledne.

Mate se rail, Emily (Mikeska) Stuteville --SPJST--

fiad 133, San Antonio

20.7111 1995 nose, byl jenom jeden den v nemocnici, a ted se zotavuje doma, a bratr Charlie Kurtz. Pfejeme vgem brzke uzdravenf a doufane le vas brzy uvidfme mezi nami. Marcella Kleperlik se cftf dobfe a Jaroslav je stale stejne.

Svatebnf vyroef v mesfci srpnu slavili Anthony a Alma Trilicek 58 rokii a Emil a Grace Rohan 54 roky.

Pfejeme obema pardm hods e zdravf a gtestf do budoucnosti. Narozeniny v srpnu meli: Julie Kurtz, Josef Matula, Mary Schaufelle, a Maureen Jarrett. Odmenu za Oast ve schdzi obdrieli: 1. Louis Jasek, 2. Mila Phelps, 3. Viola Kurtz.

"Split the Pot" vyhrali: Grace Rohan a Rudy Valchar. Po schuzi jsme meli dobrou svaeinu, hrali jsme dune hry a besedovali.

Nage pfigtf schfize bude v nedeli 15.fijna ye 2 hodiny odpoledne na nagem novem mfste to je Good Sheperd Lutheran Church, 1630 Goliad Rd. Na shledanou s vani se tegf.

Miloslava Phelpsova eeska dopisovatelka --SPJST--

K druhemu v5Trai timrti stojednaleteho legionafe, hrdiny od Bajkalu, Rudolfa Haska.

Vzpominka na vlastenecke maniele Rudolfa a Marii Haskovy z Toronta v Kanade.

Sepsal John J. Karas z Houstonu.

Mile sestry a bratfi:

ttyf any' elanek — druha Gist.

Nage schilze ktera byla 20 srpna se konala v nagem novem mfste Good Shepherd Lutheran Church na 1630 Goliad Rd. Bylo pfftomno 24 elend a 2 hoste. Vgem se ten sal lfbil a mane hezkou, velkou kuchyni kde mane dosti mesta si pfipravit svaeinu, uvafit kavu a udelat ledovy eaj.

Byli jsme radi ie nag president Jarolyn Popp a nage tajemnice Margaret Schaufelle byly pfftomne po jejich dovolene. Sestra Jarolyn a jejf man/el, Bob, vzali jejich dai do Disneyland ve Florida. Roby, Migel, Karon a Valerie ukazali mom a dad jak vyttift kaidou minutu dne, kaidy den a uvidet co nejvfce toho krasneho, velikanskeho parku.

Tajemnice faclu pfeeetla zpravy z minule schfize a podala finanenf zpravy a vge bylo pfijato beze zmeny.

Na liste nemocnycnych byla Kathy Murley, Frank Fajlcus, Ofie Popp a Ernie Popp, Ernie met operaci na

Stolety jubilant pfesto v paehnanem veku byl tehdy fysicky a dugevne sveE, na otazky Joky Pejskara odpovfdal jasne a pohotove.

U2 na zaeatku rozhovoru pfekvapil pfftomne znamenitou pametf, a mnohymi vedomostmi z oboru historie, literatury, astronomie a matematiky. Rovnel vyvolal nemaly tidiv svymi napady jak uspofadat lidskou spoleenost, aby mohla It v mfru a bez chudoby. V roz hovoru popsal Jokovi Pejskarovi docela podrobne riizne vysoke legionafske dastojnfky, jimil byli Milan Rastislav tefanik, Jan Syrovy (druhy Stanislav teeek, Rudolf Gajda a fada jinych. 0 Rudolfovi Gajdovi, ktery se pfivodne jmenoval pffjmenfm Geidl, hovofil jako o znamenitem vojakovi, ktery byl vgak pry dobrodruh. Rudolf Gajda pfivodne sloulil v srbske armada, pak byl v es. legit v Rusku a pak pfegel do

ruske silne pravicove Koleakovy armady, co/ mu v roce 1919 vytkl es. ministr narodnf obrany Milan Rastislav Stefanik.

Na otazku na co jegte dnes rad vzpomfna, odpovedel Rudolf Hasek takto: „Kdy2 jsem byl majorem, velitelem riderneho praporu es. legif v Rusku. Byly to teike boje nebot najednou jsme se ocitli v ohni ruske revoluce. U Bachmaee jsme bojovali s Nanci a pak na sibifske magistrale s rudymi bol geviky, z nick/ nejvagf boje jsme s nimi svedli v oblasti Irkutska a Bajkalskeho jezera.

Bolgevici nam Istive se snalili zabavit zbrane a nepropou gteli nage vlaky. Po dvou letech a teilcych bojfch jsme se nakonec dostali do Vladivostoku, na Pacifickem pobfeif. Na ge ztraty poetem padlych byly znaene, hlavne z dustojnickeho sboru. Jegte vice bylo zranenych a take nemocnych, neboi jsme musili easto bojovat ye snehovych vanicfch; za velkych mrazd jsme delali paihodinove pochody i vfce v noci. taste bylo brodenf se fekou a byli jsme gpatne °dent. Nejvice nas v gak deprimovala sebevraida plukovnfka Svece, ktery se zastfelil, protoie mu vojaci Prvnf a nejstar g f eeske divine na Rusi odepfrali poslu g nost vlivem bolgeviku. Plukovnfk Svec se obetoval, aby pozvedl moralku ve sve divisi."

Na Pejskarovu otazku „Mate ale nektere dobre vzpomfnky na a nabazi," odpovedel major Rudolf Hasek takto: „Rad vzpomfnam na mesta Irkutsk a Jekaterinburk.

Krasna, iiva a vesela mesta. V Jekaterinburku jsem se na plese seznanil s dfvkou, ktera se stala mou mantelkou a provazela me ze Sibife a2 do vlasti. (Jak jii v tomto elanku zmfneno, Maria, pozdej gf manielka majora Haska, se narodila v meste Omsku na Sibifi. Jejf rodina pochazela z Litvy, kam se po otcove smrti vratila s matkou par let pled prvnf svetovou velkou. Odtud musely pled Nemci v roce 1915 uprchnout a tak se dostaly a/ do Jekaterimburku.)

Byli jsme oddani v Charbine v Mandiurii.

Jinou velkou radostf, byl pro nas, ruske legionafe, telegram od T.G. Masaryka. Byl to rozkaz 6. 14 z 10.prosince 1918: „Oznamuji vain zfskanf svobody a uznanf eeskoslovenske stanf samostatnosti.

T.G.M." Na dal gf Pejskarovu otazku „Pak jste u mohli nastoupit cestu pop sibifske magistrate do vlasti" fekl Rudolf Hasek toto: „To nebylo hned.

Cesta jegte trvala dva roky. Teprve 9.dnora 1920 bylo mezi nami a bolgeviky uzavfeno jake take/ pffineff. Oni koneene zjistili, le opravdu mane jen zajem dostat se domd. Pak teprve jsme mohli taklka bez obtflf postupovat k Vladivostoku.

Bol gevici po na g em odchodu obsazovali stanice bez „Do Vladivostoku jsme se dostali koncem kvana 1920. Nalodili nas na dlouhou eernou lod IXION. Znagf skupiny tam bylo 31 d ►stojnfIcii a 692 vojakii. Jine skupiny bratf odpluly jii pled Mini; my nebyli vgak poslednf." „Kudy yam pak vedla cesta do vlasti," zeptal se Jo/Ica Pejskar.

Major Hasek zdelil mu ted naslecluj fcf: Sesta() eervna 1920 jsme pfistali ve Vancouveru, v kanadske Britske Kolumbii, kde nas pfivital zastupce kanadske vlady a velky poeet krajand se dostavil s prapory.

Bylo to opravdu vfele uvitanf. Na nadraif patifcf Ieleznienf spoleenosti Canadian Pacific bylo pro nas pfipraveno pa dlouhych vlakt. Dalgf nage cesta pak vedla pies Edmonton v Alberta do Winnipegu v Manitoba, kde se nan dostalo rovne2 vfeleho uvItanf od mnoha tamej g fch krajanti.

Na nadra/f vlaly kanadske a eeskoslovenske prapory; byla to ta lada eeskych napisii a pro nas bylo zde pf ipraveno poho gtenf. Krajane te1 nas vfc jak dve hodiny vozili mestem. Podobnych zastavenf na ceste k Atlantickemu oceanu bylo jegte nekolik. Vgude nas nadgene vftali. Hodne toho vedeli z novin, ktere o nas legionaffch -referovaly s velkym respektem. V Quebeku nas nalodili na lod Caritza, ktera nas pak plevezla pies Atlantik do nemeckeho plfstavu Cuxhavenu.

To jib bylo 20.6ervence 1920. Tam jsme plestoupili do tlech pripravenych vlaku, se kterymi jsme jeli pies Hamburk a Draidany do vlasti.

Vlak zastavil v Podmoklech. Na nadra/f, vyzdobenem prapory a kvainami nas privitala rota Pohranienfho praporu, ktera nan vzdavala poctu. Bylo plitom tai! 35 italskych legionaft, kteff se vratili do vlasti clavno pled nand. Za vladu nas uvftal ministr Dr. Markovie. a za es. armadu general Syrovy. V gem jsem za uvftanou srdeene podekoval.

Na otazku zda jsme se pak rozjeli do svych domovd, musfm Joikovi Pejskarovi odpovedet, Ce nikoliv. „Nejdffve jsme se jegte v nerneckych vagonech vyspali a teprve nasledujfcf den plesedli do eeskeho vlaku.

Rozdelili rigs do dvou skupin; tletf a etvrtou rotu do vagond, ktere pak odjely do Kutne Hory, a nas i se gtabem do vlaku, ktery nas dopravil do Turnova. Tam se Tian dostalo obzvlagte srdeeneho uvftanf. estna rota 44.peg fho pluku, ktera se dosta vila i s hudbou, nan vzdavala poctu; pl(tomnf byli i zastupci mesta, Sokold a dal g fch spolku. Na nadra/f me uvftala moje rodina. Pak jsme za nad g eneho jasotu obyvatelstva pochodovali mestem. V gichni jsme dostali dovolenou, a moinost

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navgtfvit sve rodiny."

Na otazIcu zda existujf pfsemnosti a literatura o Haskovem ddernem praporu zdelil major Hasek Jo2kovi Pejskarovi tyto podrobnosti: ,,Existuje hodne legionatske literatury ptedev gfm od legionatil Medka a Langra. Pokud se ty/ee tiderneho praporu, existuje Kronika, kterou sestavil legion g Jindtich Vejnar. Tento spis obsahuje elanky a ptfspevky od generala Jana Syroveho, od plukovnfka Rudolfa Meclka a je v nem take baser Josefa Kopty ,Tam u Tagflu." Kronika vy gla jako kniha nalc1adem 1-1ranieitskeho praporu 6.6 a vydal ji Orbis."

Na dagf otgku kdy odegel do civilu, zdelil Rudolf Hasek Josefovi Pejskarovi, e k tomu do glo a v prosinci 1920. Do glo k tomu na naleharif otce, abych pfevzal vedenf jeho bauternfho podniku. Spoleene s bratrem Jaroslavem jsme utvotili firmu „13ratti Has!cove" v Jablonci nad Nisou. Na rozdfl od otcova podniku, kteri vyrabel sklenene krou2ky a perletove vyrrobky, jsme se specializovali na obchocl na vyvoz jabloneckeho zbo2f.

Dal gf otazku ,,Byli jste tispegnf?" od povfm par vetami. Vyv geli jsme zbo2f pfe.klev g fm do rilzn5tch zemf Britske t ge. Nejvfc do Indie. Pozdeji jsme se zarnetili na v Srvoz do SpojetVch statit. V roce 1927 einil n8 roenf obrat 15 a 20 milionti ptedmnichovskyich konm.

Pi gtf otgka Jo2ky Pejskara na prosperitu podniku „Brattf Haskovych" byla zodpovedena vyslou2enStm majorem es. legif, Rudolfern Haskem, takto: ,,N8 podnik prosperoval a do druhe svetove valky. Po nacistickem nasilnem zabranf pohranief jsme etesfdlili z Jablonce nad Nisou do Zelezneho Brodu. (Jablonec je sttedisko eeske biluterie; to se tee nachazf muzeum skla a bituterie.) V letech okupace mne zatklo gestapo, odvleklo mne do Jiefna a uveznila v Kartouzfch. Do Jablonce nad Nisou jsme se vratili a po valce v roce 1945 a nape firma znovu obnovila tamej g f einnost. Netrvalo vgak dlouho, dostavil se komunisticksi clue v iinoru 1948, a podnik nom soudruzi znarodnili. U nekolik mesfeft pied osudnin pueern muj star gf bratr a spoleenfk firmy Jaroslav Hasek byl obchodne ve Spojen$tch statech, kde sjednaval objednavky zbaf. Kdyi, jsme pak museli prchnout do exilu, byl nom velmi nApomocn5i.

because he was never angry with us children. Vagi tadosti nemdieme vyhovet, ponevadf jste se nepfihlisil vtas. — We cannot clear your application because you had not applied in due time. Jelikot jste porugil dopravni pfedpisy, musite zaplatit pokutu. — Since you have violated traffic regulations, you must pay a fine. Kdyt tern slovitm nerozumite, musite si je vyhledat ve slovniku. — If you do not understand those words, you must look them up in the dictionary.

4. Adverbial clause of purpose (final clause) Ueim se eesky, abych mohlUst teske knihy a easopisy. — I learned Czech, so that I could read Czech books and magazines. gel jsem blfe, abych to lepe videl. — I came nearer to see it better. Ueitel mluvil hlasite, aby my v§ichni studenti dobfe rozumeli. — The teacher spoke up so that all the students might understand him well.

Matka se bola, aby se dite The mother feared nenachladilo. lest the child should catch cold. Pospe§ si, at' pfijdeme aspon jednou yeas! — Hurry up, so that we might come in time at least once.

5. Adverbial clause of condition a) real condition: Jestlite budou

nejake namitky, budeme muset eel* days. Chiapec zanechal studia, navrh pfepracovat. — If there be any pfestote mu to celd rodina objections, we shall have to revise the rozmlouvala. — The boy gave up whole proposal. Mule= tam zajit he- studies in spite of the fact that the ed ted', eas. — We can go there whole family tried to talk him out of it right now, if you have time. Nepojedu Zdstali jsrne u nich pies noc, i kdyf na prazdniny, neudeldm-ll viechny jsme to puvodne nemeli v umyslu. --zkougky do konce tervna. -- I won't We stayed there overnight, even leave for my holidays, unless I pass all though we had not originally intended my exams before the end of June. festli to dd so.

JAN HOLLTB se ti to nelibi, fekni! -- If you don't like it, tell me! Kdyt budete chtit zustat dile, mtlIete. — If you are going to VESTNIK ADVERTISING RATES stay longer, you may Kdyt nema rad The followirig rates apply for knedliky, tak mu je nenut'. --- If he classified advertising in the Vestnik. doesn't like dumplings, do not force Please note that it costs nothing for your him to eat them. lodge to post events on the calendar page. b) unreal condition: ICdybych SPJST LODGE RATES nechtel, nepomohl bych vdm. — If I For advertising didn't want to help you, I wouldn't do SPJST lodge-related activities it. Kdyby neprgelo, mohli bychom se jit $12.50 2 3/8" x 5" koupat. — If it didn't rain we could go $25.00 4 7/8" x 5" $50.00 bathing.

10" x 5" COMMERCIAL RA'! ES 6. Adverbial clause of concession Applies to all advertising Aekoliv to byli chlapci odligne not related to promoting povahy, brzy se spfatelili. -- Although SPJST lodge events they were boys of different temper, $25.00 2 3/8" x 5" they soon become friends. Dedetek, $50.00 4 7/8" x 5" tfebate u byl start, lezl s chlapci po $100.00 10" x 5" skalach jako za miada. — The grandFor more information, contact the editor at (817) 773-1575. father, though already old, climbed rocks with the boys like in his young

CHARITY DINNER GIVEAWAY

Join us for a Dinner and Dance featuring the music of Dallas' own

Frohsinn Kapelle Polkas, Waltzes and Variety

Saturday, September 30,1995

Friday, September 22, 1995

Dinner - 6:00 p.m.

Hosted by

Bratwurst - Pork Roast - Klobase Dumplings - Sauerkraut - Potato Salad

SPJST LODGE 183

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Adult $6.00 Child $4.00

3100 Pleasant Valley Lane -c Arlington, Texas

Dance - 7:30 p.m.

Admission $7.00

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Sokol Athletic Center

Lunch served from 11 a.m. -1 p.m.

Dinner served from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

7448 Greenville Avenue Dallas, Texas 75231

Cost: $5

Under 12: $3.50

Please come have lunch or dinner with us and have ALL your costs donated to your favorite charity

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Learn Czech With Us 63rd lesson. Adverbial Clauses.

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3. Adverbial clause of cause or reason CityZP Nerozumel jsem mu, prolate mluvil ptilig rychle. — I did not understanu him, because he spoke too fast.

Ti.o. o.phone No. Protote jsi utratila vgechny nage tispory na svoje gaty a boty, nernitieme You may list a preferred sales representative to ted' pomjoilet na nove auto. — Since or you have spent all our savings on your clothes and shoes, it's no good thinking of a new car just now. Proto jsme Preferred Sales Representative ho meli vgichni ridi, fe se na nos deti nikdy nezlobil. -- We all liked him, L

Tele.phone No. make the contact

Lodge No.

Hand to lodge sales representative or mail to: j SPJST Home Office Attn: Insurance Department ; P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503

Wednesday, September 20, 1995—VESTNIK/19 are on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. For reservations, call (713) 487-3297.)

LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND. Saturday, September 23—Dena-Murray Wedding Reception Monday, Sept. 25—American Legion at 7 p.m.

SPJST CALENDAR

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LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY

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

Saturday, Sept. 23—Roland Schaub Saturday, Sept. 30—Fire Creek

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LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE

FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, Sept. 29—Class of 1965 School Reunion Saturday, Sept. 30—Class of 1965 School Reunion Sunday, October 1—Rienke Family Reunion Saturday, October 7—Urban Family Reunion Sunday, October 8—Lodge 6 Meeting at 1 p.m.

Sunday, October 15—RVOS No. 46 Meeting For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten at (817) 826-5863.

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

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS

LODGE NO.35, ELK Sunday, October 8—RVOS Lodge 50 meeting at 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 7—Dance with music by Lone Star Czechs Sunday, October 8—Czech Day at the State Fair, 10 a.m. (coffee and pastries starting at 8:30 a.m.)

Monday, October 16—Monthly lodge meeting at 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 21—"Vino Brani," Harvest Dance; Music by Henry Rejcek

(Lodge No. 35, Elk features dancing every Saturday from 8:30-12:30. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of the month, unless otherwise noted.) * LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN

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 meetings are held every third Sunday of each month. Lunch is at 12:30, followed by meeting and social. Meat isprovided by the lodge at every meeting. Members, please bring covered dish or dessert items.

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

LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE

LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS Saturday, Sept. 23—Barela Wedding and Reception Saturday, Sept. 30—Private Rental Sunday, October 8—Dance Club with music

by Southern Gentlemen; 4 - 8 p.m.

Monday, October 9—Lodge Iv1eeting, 7 p.m.

Sunday, October 22—Ward Anniversary (Local lodge meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7 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, October 22—Note-Buring Celebration; activities begin at noon with lunch, followed by program and note-burning at 2:30 p.m. Dance from 3-7 with music by Harry Czarnek. Tickets (good for both dinner and dance) are $5.

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

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Saturday, Sept. 16—Youth Night, 7:30-11:30 p.m.; Music, games, food and fun.

Saturday, October 7—Children's Miracle Network Dance. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; dance starts at 7:30 p.m. Music by Firecreek. Advance tickets: $5; call 724-1665; $7 at door.

Saturday, October 14—Casino Night; games begin at 7 p.m.; Tickets: $15/person available in advance or at the door.

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

Wednesday, Sept. 20—Quarterly Meeting at 7 p.m.; Fraternalist selected.

Wednesday, October 18—Regular meeting at 7 p.m.

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

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Saturday, Sept. 23—Jerry Haisler & Melody Five Saturday, Sept. 30—El Campo Melody Boys Saturday, October 7—Harvest Dance; music

by The Harvesters Saturday, October 14—Fritz Hodde & Fabulous Six Saturday, October 28—Combinations of Bryan (Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple, just off of Highway 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, Sept. 23—Farm Sale on SPJST Grounds Saturday, Sept. 30—Dance—Music by Swigs Wednesday, October 4—SPJST Sales representatives meeting at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 14 Private Wedding and Dance Friday, October 20—Game Social at 6 pm.

Saturday, October 21—SPJST members 50year membership pin presentation 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.

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LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Sunday, Sept. 17—District Two Fall Meeting.

Registration at 1 p.m.

Adult lodge meetings are every second Friday of the month at 7 p.m. The Youth Club meets

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.)

For band bookings, call Cheri Petr at 3524397 or Ben Jarma at 348-1514. For rentals, call Emil Petr at (214) 826-3557.

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LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON

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Saturday, Sept. 23—Trotter & Anderson Saturday, Sept. 30—Mt. Creek Saturday, October 7—Country Junction Saturday, October 14—Texas Fever

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Saturday, Sept. 23—Bobby Lane: Big Band Music from Nebraska; Dress Code; $10 per person Saturday, Sept. 30—Gus Lindemann: Ballroom and Variety; $6 per person Friday, October 6—Texas Brew (C/W); $5 per person Saturday, October 7—Manny Green, Big Band; Dress Code; $10 per person Saturday, October 14—Lee Roy Matocha, Polkatime; $5 per person Saturday, October 21—Tony Barron from Indiana; Dress Code; Big Band; $10 per person

(All Saturday night dances are from 8:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. Lodge membership monthly meetings are the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Trustees' meetings are on the same dates at 6:30 p.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 183, MID-CITIES

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

LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH

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Sunday, Sept. 24—Jerry Pierce and Wildwood Band (C/W) Wed., Sept. 27—David Alexander Orchestra, sponsored by Sanus 65; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday, October 22-3-7 p.m. Music by the Wildwood Band Saturday, October 28—Music by Drivin Kountry—Halloween Costume Dance sponsored by the Youth Club

LODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL

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.

(The Stardust Ballroom presents ballroom dancing every Friday, 9-12:30; DRESS CODE;•

(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 624-13.Lodgemtinsarhcod

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 107 monthly meetings are the second Sunday of every month at 4 p.m. at the lodge hall, unless otherwise noted.)

LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE

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(Game times: Sunday, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; lodge monthly meetings on the first Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m.)

LODGE NO. 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. 191, LUFKIN

LODGE NO. 133, SAN ANTONIO

For information regarding hall rentals for weddings anniversaries, birthdays or reunions, call (817) 826-5990 (night) or (817) 826-5343 (day).

(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. 66, WACO Saturday, September 23—Wayward Sons Saturday, September 30—Cherokee Rose Game nights (Taroky, dominoes, etc.) are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

Members, please bring snacks.

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.)

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LODGE NO.196, HOUSTON WEST

LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON

Friday, September 29—Special called meeting at 7 p.m. at new lodge hall at 17810 Huffmeister.

Sunday, October 15—Lodge Meeting at 2 p.m.

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

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LODGE NO. 201, NELSONVILLE - BLEIBLERVILLE

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LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY

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Wednesday, Sept. 20 Cloggers Friday, Sept. 22—Polka Club Saturday, Sept. 23—Private Party Monday, September 25—Line Dancing at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 26—Line Dancing at 10 a.m.

Wednesday, September 27—Cloggers

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LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH (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.)

(Private party room available. For more information, call Albert at 255-8157.) ***

LODGE NO. 54, WEST

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Wednesday, Sept. 20—Board Meeting Friday, Sept. 22—Debonaires Saturday, Sept. 23—Private Party Sunday, Sept. 24—General Meeting; 4 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 29—Raven Saturday, Sept. 30—Debonaires

LODGE NO. 107, FLORESVILLE

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Saturday, Sept. 23--Rychlic 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.

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at 5:30m. on the second Sunday of the month. On premises catering available. For information, call the hall at 352-9139.

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(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.)

Monthly lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. or as specified otherwise. ***

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Saturday, Sept. 23—John Partridge CC&W) Saturday, Sept. 30—Sundance (C& Saturday, October 7—Due West (C& Satuday, October 14—Texas Brew (C&' (Executive members and Board of Trustees meet every second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Regular lodge meetings

Regular monthly lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m.

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