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Changing to meet the needs of fraternalists.

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

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

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 September 27, 1995 ISSN-07458800 VOLUME 83 NUMBER 37

The time is right for getting involved ..

100 Pennies Scholarship Drive $12,000 That's the Goal!

100 Pennies Drive kicks off October 1 When you're in school and trying to make ends meet, every little bit counts.

Every little bit of time and every little bit of money. Taking that into consideration, the SPJST encourages members and friends of the Society to be active participants and help support the 1995 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive.

"The Scholarship Program, which has been in effect since 1982, is meant to encourage young members to further their education and to help them achieve career goals,' says Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar. Funded by the SPJST and voluntary contributions by SPJST members, the Scholarship Program is administered by the SPJST Supreme Lodge. The program is coordinated by Barbara Wright, executive assistant to the president.

Annually, the Supreme Lodge contributes $25,000 to the fund. Additional money is collected through the "100 Pennies Scholarship Drive" and the "Memorial Scholarship Fund." In 1995, SPJST awarded 91 $500 scholarships to students attending accredited colleges and technical training institutes.

"Every penny that you contribute goes into the Scholarship Fund," says Brother Frank Klinkovsky, State Fraternal

Activities Coordinator, who oversees the 100 Pennies Drive.

"Your donation of $1 or more will help enable many of our younger members achieve a higher education," he adds.

In 1995, the goal of the 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive is to raise $12,000. As in previous years, the progress of the 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive will be posted at regular intervals in The the Vesinik. names of all donors will also be published. Amounts donated will not be included.

In addition to individual contributions, Brother Klinkovsky encourages local lodges and youth clubs to join in the fund raising effort.

"On behalf of the many young people who will benefit from this program, we want to say thank you for your generous past support and for your continued support," he says.

Members of lodge groups wanting to contribute to either the "100 Pennies Scholarship Drive" or to the "SPJST Memorial Scholarship Fund" may do so by completing the form on page three of this issue.

For additional information, please contact Brother Klinkovsky at 1 (800) 72-

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"Fraternal societies should find a natural alignment with efforts like Make a Difference Day," he said. "Working together, we can change lives by changing the culture that people live."

Make a Difference Day exists to encourage Americans to help one another. Most important is the reward of helping, Goodwin explained.

At the same time, USA Today recognizes that it is through examples that we can inspire others. That's why USA WEEKEND devotes a special issue to recognizing efforts that capture the spirit of giving.

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Speaking last Friday before the 109th meeting of the National Fraternal Congress of America, Robert Goodwin, president and CEO of the Points of Light Foundation, encouraged fraternal benefit societies and their local lodges to participate in the fifth annual "Make a Difference" day set for October 28. The Points of Light Foundation is a partner in the "Make a Difference Day" program with USA WEEKEND. USA WEEKEND is a weekend newsmagazine which is carried by 434 host newspapers.

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1995 Deadline is October 7 If your local lodge or youth group would like more information on Make a Difference Day, please contact the Vestnik office at 1 (800) 72-SPJST for complete details and an informative brochure. Groups participating in the project are requested to submit their project ideas to the Points of Light Foundation by October 7.

—SPJST-

2/VESTNIK-Wednesday, September 27, 1995

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

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We're All in This Together I had the honor and privilege last week of attending the 109th meeting of the National Fraternal CongreSs of America (NFCA) held in Washington, D.C. Also representing our Society at the convention were District Three Director and Supreme Lodge Chairman Sid Pokladnik and District Six Director and Supreme Lodge Vice Chairman Matt Vanek.

It was quite an experience. On the plane ride back to Texas, I tried to put some of my observations and thoughts down on paper. I would like to share them with you: Being away from home-especially far away-can be an eye-opening experience. In this case, the convention reinforced my belief in the idea that fraternal societies can help fix a lot of what is wrong with the world today.

Essentially, we can do it one community at a time-working through our local lodges. As fraternalists, we maintain a civic responsibility to do whatever we can to stem the tide of negativity and bring hope into our communities.

Washington, D.C.-our nation's capital-provided many visible reminders of what can happen when people "drop out of the system"-either by choice or by circumstance. Two examples: A couple of miles or so from the White House, I saw what looked like a transient campcomplete with sofa, table, arm chairsand people-living-under -a bridge.

And, on a walk down Connecticut Avenue-not far from where our convention took place, the ravaging effects alcohol and drug abuse and other excesses filled they scene. In other words, there were a lot of scary folks walking the streets.

These aren't scenes that are born overnight. A situation must deteriorate for a long time to reach some of these extremes. Solutions to individual and community problems, necessarily, work the same way. A lot of work-good, pos-

itive and uplifting work-is being done by volunteer groups in the Washington area, to address the serious problems of unemployment and substance abuse.

And, whether you knew it or not, you are helping them do their good works.

There is a wonderful non-profit group called Jubilee Ministries which received significant financial support and pledges from NFCA member-societies in 1995 and for 1996. Our own society, the SPJST, contributed $200 to this special project. That gift, combined with the gifts of our sister fraternals, generated nearly $200,000 in support for Jubilee Ministries. In return, Jubilee secured job placement for hundreds of unemployed laborers. And bear in mind, that's just part of what the Jubilee program is all about.

Civic responsibility is the foundation upon which our democratic fraternal society is constructed. Every single one of us, I suppose, could list a thousand or so reasons why we aren't more involved in our local lodges. For a change, let's try listing a few of the reasons why we should get involved. And then, let's do it.

Working together changes futility to possibility. As someone once said "There's no lost time when you are trying to do the right thing."

The fraternal aspect of the SPJST and its local lodges is right for the times.

Being a part of the SPJST makes you heir to a whole warehouse of meaning and history of doing the right thing. To believe in something noble-and then to act on those beliefs-is integral to our status as a fraternal society.

In the coming weeks, I will do my best to elaborate on some of the issues which were discussed in and out of the sessions at the 109th NFCA Convention. Topics will include fraternal activities, activating inactive lodges and the changes and challenges related to marketing fraternal insurance products.

SPJST-

"As someone once said, 'There's no lost time when you are trying to do the right thing.'

Family

Fun and Important SPJST Dates

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 November 11 Barbecue Cookoff and Sale Day at Lodge 24, Cyclone November 18 SPJST State Volleyball Tournament

-SPJST-

Wednesday, September 27, 1995—VESTNIK/3

From the President's Office

Gifts to the SPJST Scholarship Memorial Fund

SPJST State Volleyball Tournament Set for November 18

Contributions have been made to the extended to all of these donors who help SPJST Scholarship Memorial Fund by contribute to a better future for worthy the following SPJST members, friends of young members through the Scholarship the society and lodges. Great thanks is Program.

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 I35. 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 (Editor's Note: Volleyball Rules appeared in last week's (9/20/95) Vestnik.)

—SPJST-

Apply Now! 1996 SPJST Scholarships

In Memory of Jerry Allen Zgarba from David and Lorenda Baldwin In Memory of Victor Zemanek from Mr and Mrs. Alvin Gajewsky In Honor of the 60th and 61st Wedding Anniversary of Cyrill and Justine Pokladnik from Bennie and Lillie Jarma In Memory of Victor Zemanek from Gusta Lee Lenert In Memory of Frances Marek from Joe and Bernice Sebek In Memory of Irene Limmer from Leslie and Evelyn Gustafson In Memory of Ruby Feuerbacker from Leslie and Evelyn Gustafson In Memory of Aubrey A. Buch from Millie Berger In Memory of Nancy Doskocil from Jerry and Betty Mikulas In Memory of Ernest Skrivanek from SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis Donation from SPJST Lodge 203, San Antonio North Central and District Seven Participants in Family Night at Missions Baseball Game In Memory of Melvin Skrabanek from S.P.J.S.T Rest Home, Inc. In Memory of Julia Grossman from SPJST Lodge 80, Holland In Memory of Franklin Martinec from Mrs. Vlasta Martinec and Family In Memory of Jerry Mikulas, Sr from Lillie Mikulas and Family In Memory of Bernie Gebala from Lillie Mikulas In Memory of Hattie Brossman from Louis and Diana Pelzel In Memory of John Pokladnik from Matt and Henrietta Vanek In Memory of John Pokladnik from SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood In Memory of John Pokladnik from SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club Donation from Agnes Chandler In Memory of John C. Pokladnik from Mr and Mrs. Robert Dobecka In Memory of Cynthia Williams from SPJST Lodge 80, Holland Donation from Walter Jezek and Family In Memory of Alice Reid from SPJST Lodge 32, Victoria —SPJST-

INTEREST The SPJST is once again 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 Temple, Texas 76503 or you may call 1 (800) 72 -SPJST, or (817) 773-1575, 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.

—SPJST-

RATES

SPJST MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES

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

5.75% Annualized Effective 10-1-95 through 12-31-95

RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Home or Farm Mortgages: 7.00% for 1 to 7 years 7.50% for 8 to 15 years 7.75% for 16 to 20 years

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

6.50% Annualized Effective 10-1-95 through 12-31-95

Mortgages on Qualified Owner-Operated Business Real Estate

INTEREST RATE FOR UNIVERSAL LIFE 7.15% Annualized Effective 10-1-95 through 12-31-95

8.75% for 10 years 9.00 % for 11 to 15 years

Attention Sales Representatives*

• Amake-up k class for those unable to attend the previously scheduled fall classes will be held at the SPJST Home Office on Thursday, October 5 at 6:30 p.m. Please make every effort to attend. The information in this class is very important. Remember to bring your ratebook I ...........,

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4/VESTNIK—Wednesday, September 27, 1995

Around the Districts

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Presents Scenes from Summer Picnic It takes a lot of workers to prepare the meal.

Pictured here are members of the kitchen crew on the Saturday before the picnic.

The biggest part of the job is yet to come ...

Correction to District Five Officer Profiles Based on information received, last week's Vestnik identified John Buri as Vice President of District Five. This is incorrect. District Five First Vice President is Fred Buri. His profile follows: Fred Bun Position: First Vice President and District FAC 2 years Employment: Self-employed as SPJST Sales Representative

Skerik was one of the chairpersons for the auction. He is pictured at right, identifying and marking items for the auction.

Favorite Food: All Czech food Spouse: Jo Ann Children: One son, John —SPJST-

Planning to buy or to build this year? Then, consider financPictured at the left are the auctioneers and all the other helpers at the annual SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood Picnic. Much of tl- proceeds go back inucommunity as Donations.

The Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Bingo was held outside at '"`-' the annual lodge picnic. Proceeds go to the youth club for crafts, donations, Six Flags trip, etc.

This youth club has been selfsupporting in all past years.

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

Lodge 23, Moravia will host the District Six Fraternal Festival on Sunday, October 29, 1995, at the Parish Hall on Farm to Market Road 957 in Moravia.

Dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The menu will be beef stew with sauerkraut and trimmings and tea or coffee for $4 per plate. After 1 p.m., food will be available during the dance.

The dance will be from 1 to 7 p.m. with music provided by Vernon Drozd, Gil Baca and the Musicians and the Vanek Brothers Band.

The Vanek Brothers Band will kick off the six hours of continuous music and dancing at 1 p.m. and continue until 2:30 p.m. They will play again from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Vernon Drozd, Gil Baca and the Musicians will play from 2:30 to 4 p.m. and again from 5:30 to 7 p.m. A special "battle of the bands" will occur from 5:30 to 5:45 p.m.

Admission to the dance will be $5 per adult, and children under 12 years old will be admitted free of charge.

All musicians performing for the festival are originally from the Moravian area.

There will also be a mini-museum display with pictures of some South Texas Polka Bands.

Fraternally, Mike Ahlstrom District Six President —SPJST-

Lodge Letters Section Lodge 6, Cottonwood Reports on September Meeting

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It's clean-up time and here Willie Mae Scheultz was caught doing some of the dishes!

District Six Sets Fraternal Festival for October 29

Our September meeting was called to order on September 10 by President Johnnie Krizan.

All the officers were present and the minutes were read and approved.

We had 21 members present. Birthday celebrants in September were Irene and Robert, Schiemg.

The $5 door prize was won by Robert Dobecka; $3 door prize by Kristy Sembera; and $10 door prize by Gary Kramolis.

We will have the District Three meeting on October 22. Everyone should come out and have a great day.

Our next meeting is October 6 at 7:30 p.m.

Jerelene Lenart, Reporter SPJST-

17, New Tabor Reports on September Meeting

Lodge

Dear Members, Lodge 17, New Tabor held its monthly meeting with all officers present, except Assistant Youth Leader Holly Suehs.

The minutes were accepted as read.

The Fall Fun Day was discussed. It is to be October 15, 1995. The committee for planning the activities consists of Fraternal Activities Coordinator Clarence Sefcik, Mica Carol Petty, and Lola Vavra.

District Youth Counselor Skrabanek will plan the youth activities.

Jessica Hejl was accepted as a new member.

We had no resolutions this month.

It was decided to go along with the bid on the concrete work.

The next meeting is October 1 at 2 p.m.

Fraternally, Lola Vavra, Reporter —SPJST-

18, Elgin Reports on September Meeting Lodge

Members of Lodge 18, Elgin held their meeting on September 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the lodge. This was a week early because most of the members were going to be out of town on September 19.

The meeting was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer for our brothers and sisters.

The roll of officers was called.

Present were Vice President/Fraternal Activities Coordinator Leslie Gustafson, Secretary Agnes Eschberger, and Treasurer Alice Kovar. Absent were

Wednesday, September 27, 1995—ViSTN1K/5 Youth Leaders Dale Kessel and Ruby Bowen.

Minutes from the August meeting were read and approved.

Committee reports were heard from Ticket Chairperson Gladys Mogonye, House and Entertaining Chairperson Irene Helgreen, and Bar Chairman Bill Schmidt. Artie Monson of the entertaining committee was unable to be with us due to her mother's accident. Lodge 18 wishes Artie's mother a speedy recovery.

Under old business, the members talked about the final touches of work needing to be done around the lodge home.

Tickets are on sale for the October 22 "Burning of the Note." Anyone who wants to share this big day with us needs to get their ticket early and you will have a chair for that day.

Members are looking into buying an ice maker with Brother Walter Bartosh as chairman. "No Smoking" signs were donated by Alex and Agnes Rochlke.

Members who came out on work day on Tuesday, September 9 were Thomas (Sack) and Minnie Ries, Arthur Weisner, Irene and Oscar Helgreen, Evelyn Gustafson, Hubert Fuerbacker, Johnnie and Dollie Hajda, and Leslie Gustafson.

Members want to express their thanks to Thomas (Sack) and Minnie Ries, Arthur Weisner, Oscar and Irene Helgreen and Evelyn Gustafson for taking their time to do the finishing job and the yard work. To all the members who donated money toward this project because you were unable to work, we thank you. Anyone wanting to make a donation, please contact Irene Helgreen, Evelyn Gustafson or any officer.

Looks like fall is in the air and all of us are getting ready for cooler weather.

Have a nice month and remember October 22 at Lodge 18, Elgin. Come share the happy day with us.

Fraternally, Dollie Hajda, President SPJST-

24, Cyclone Hosts Casino Night on October 14

the Casino Night effort. Your support is Like always, the fraternal hour buffet greatly appreciated. luncheon will follow the same criterion Hope to see you there! and will start after the meeting adjourns.

Fraternally, September Brian Vanicek, Reporter Meeting Report —SPJSTThe standard convening time was observed. An accepted quorum made and passed a motion off the floor regarding some urgent business. All reports, as Lodge given, were accepted on their own merit.

One of these reports dealt with the new senior policy product due to come out in the near future. Another item discussed at length was the condition of our lodge building, ways to upgrade it and avenues Dear Members, that could be followed to achieve this Lodge Karel Jonas will hold its tenth goal. monthl y meeting of 1995 on the second After the meeting adjourned, the fraSunday, October 8 at 2 p.m. in the meetternal hour buffet was served. Enough ing room at 106 Leveridge Street, which food was donated by those persons preis on the ground floor of the SPJST hall sent that one could have seconds. A building. guest, Mrs. Julie Gavranovic, brought The decision to keep the meeting on some na kvaseni okurky which everyone this set date, even though there is a conhad a chance to sample. This was quite a flict with a local activity, was made most pleasant difference from the combecause of the many activities that had mercial pickles. A very great big thank taken place in September requiring some you is extended by this writer to all who of the key members to attend. Also, our brought food for the luncheon. meeting will not interfere and/or distract It was announced again that the elecfrom this other activity. tion of officers and delegates will be held As to the agenda, it will have several in the November monthly meeting which items of importance on it but will allow will be on the second Sunday, November those items of business that need han12. So it behooves everyone to mark dling to be introduced from the floor. It their calendars. also will follow the established order of To the faithful: mark your calendars, business.

Karel Jonas, No. 28, East Bernard to Meet October 8

Lodge 74, Lovelady Presents Scenes from Appreciation Dinner Pictured, at right, are Joyce Bradshaw and Lodge President Win Bradshaw. Lodge workers recently enjoyed an appreciation dinner at the Golden Corral.

48, Beyersville to Host Progressive 42 Tournament

Lodge

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-

74, Lovelady Hosts Appreciation Dinner for Lodge Workers 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 hobby Hoelscher at 985-2537, or an y active lodge member.

You must he 21 or older to purchase tickets. Tickets may also he 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

see you on Sunday, October 8 and this writer remains— Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval President —SPJST-

Pictured, at left, are Elma and Jack Gorden. Elma's father, Frank Krenek, was president of Lodge 74 when the lodge was chartered in 1934.

Pictured, below, are some of the lodge workers who attended the appreciation dinner. Those pictured include Jack Gorden, Elma Gorden, Ralph Smith, Hazeal Smith, Joyce Rains, Chester Shmoldas and Mildred Shmoldas.

Dear Members and Guests, First, I want to let you know there has been some changes for our Lodge 74 meetings. Our business meetings will take place every three months instead of every month. This change is way overdue. Our next business meeting will be January 7, 1996, the first Sunday, at 5:30 p.m.

We do have a group of hard working members that carry the big load in charge of the game nights every Thursday and Saturday at 7 p.m.

There has been quite a lot of improvements inside and outside the lodge.

Flowers planted beside the cyclone fence are pretty. Come by and see the change.

President Win Bradshaw gave all of the workers of the lodge an appreciation dinner at Golden Corral. You will see most everyone in the pictures. That really was a nice treat.

The lodge will again give ail bingo players of the lodge free barbecue with all the trimmings. All participants, even part-time players, will be included. So all of you watch for the time it will take place next month in October.

Fraternally, Chester Shmoldas SPJST-

6/VESTNIK-Wednesday, September 27, 1995

Lodge 80, Holland Reports on September Meeting Dear Members and Friends, Lodge 80, Holland had their regular monthly meeting at 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 2, 1995. All officers were present and accounted for. After the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for our departed members, the meeting was called to order by President Harold Rohde.

Secretary/Treasurer Glen Latham reported all officers were present and after the reading of the minutes from the previous meeting, the minutes were approved as read. Brother Latham reported that all committees were doing fine and that we should hopefully have the parking lot paid for by the end of October.

We received a letter from Lodge 18, Elgin about their note-burning celebration that is coming up on October 22, 1995.

Tickets for the event are $5 for a dance and meal. Congratulations on your accomplishment of paying for your lodge home.

The District Two Fall Meeting will be held at Lodge 29, Taylor on Sunday, September 17, 1995. Our lodge will purchase prizes for the country stores to be held and each member attending will have their meal paid for by Lodge 80.

(All that attended the meeting had an enjoyable time and we thank Lodge 29 members for being such gracious hosts.)

Brother Rohde stated that the lodge would conduct an extra super game on Saturday, October 21 in order to finish trying to pay off the parking lot. So in addition to the super games on Saturday, October 7, we will have one also on October 21.

Sister Della Horelica was still recuperating from her surgery at the time of the meeting but, she is now walking two miles a day and she is attending some lodge functions. Glad to see you and Otto back?

New members welcomed into the lodge were David, Lesa, Chad, Tyson, and Kyle Tidwell. Thank you for joining our lodge family and we hope to see you at the next meeting.

Birthdays in September were for GL (PeeWee) Brisbin and Samantha Pajestka (her first!).

Door prize winners were Florine and Harold Rohde, Glen and Billie Latham, and Coleman Benner.

Brother Calvin Eckermann moved the meeting to adjourn, seconded by Sister Vicki Benner. We're glad to see Brother Calvin back in the swing of things after his surgery, also.

The next lodge meeting will be Sunday, October 1, 1995, at 2 p.m. with the Board of Directors meeting at 1:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Frank Pajestka, Jr Reporter -SPJST--

87, Temple Presents September Meeting Minutes Lodge

The September 13, 1995, meeting of Lodge 87, Temple was called to order by Vice President Lad Zatopek, due to the

absence of President Ed Reisner, at 7 p.m.

The Pledge was recited and members stood in silence for deceased members.

The secretary read the minutes of the August 9 meeting and they were approved as read.

The treasurer gave her report and it was approved as presented.

The secretary read correspondence from the Supreme Lodge; Lodge 196, Houston-West; a member of Lodge 107; the District Two Secretary; and the Convention Fund of Grand Prairie.

New members accepted were Kenneth Jude Clark and Daryl E. Entrop.

Fraternal Activities Coordinator Don Alford gave his report that was accepted.

He will mail letters to members living in the area about the November 8 meeting.

A motion was made and seconded to rent the hall to members of the lodge.

The motion carried.

Lad Zatopek reported on the workshop about insurance.

A motion was made and approved to have finger foods at the next meeting on October 11. Each member is requested to invite guests to this meeting and to bring enough finger foods for his or her family and his or her invited guests. Bring your dominoes.

The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

The next meeting is October 11, 1995, at 7 p.m.

Jerry Valchar, Secretary -SPJST-

Concert Orchestra, directed by Brother Jim Rohde. The afternoon program and entertainment is scheduled for 2 p.m.

If the outdoors is your choice, you may enjoy the music of the Clarence Baca Band at the gazebo while sipping on your favorite beverage or perhaps participating in activities at one of the booths.

To complete the day, a colorful parade of costumes and grand march will be at 5 p.m. A free dance will follow with music by the Vrazels until 9 p.m.

Hope to see you on October 29 at Lodge 88, located at 1435 Beall in Houston.

Fraternally, Clara Broz, President SPJST-

88, Houston Posts Gift to Scholarship Fund

Lodge

Lodge 88, Houston has made a donation to the Lodge Scholarship Fund in memory of Mr. Pete Ognoskie.

Fraternally, Josephine Pflughaupt, Chairman Scholarship Committee -SPJST-

88, Houston Birthday Sisters Report on September Meeting Lodge

88, Houston to Award Scholarships in 1996 Lodge

Lodge 88, Houston will be awarding scholarships for the 1996 school year.

Application forms can now be picked up at the lodge office at 1435 Beall in Houston, Texas 77008, and returned to the office before December 31, 1995.

To qualify, a student must be an active member of Lodge 88 (paying local lodge dues) for a period of at least two years and file an application during their senior year in high school with definite plans to enter college in the fall of 1996.

Fraternally, Josephine Pflughaupt, Chairman Scholarship Committee -SPJST-

88, Houston Planning Czech Day Celebration for October 29 Lodge

The Mayor of the City of Houston Bob Lanier has proclaimed the week of October 29 as "Czech Heritage Week" and therefore, Lodge 88 is planning an entertaining Czech Day Celebration to start the week off.

We will start the day at 11 a.m. with our famous, first-of-the-season turkey and dressing and all the trimmings. You may purchase an adult dinner for $6 and a child's dinner (for children under 12 years) for $4. To complete your dinner, the Birthday Club Sisteis well-known pastries will be available.

Entertainment in the ballroom will begin at 12:30 p.m. with performances by the Lodge Choral Club, directed by Brother Tim Kostom, and Lodge 88

This old hot summer seems to be getting to us all.

We had a short meeting. President Lowrina Lindemann asked officers to give their reports.

Pearl Hanka is staying with her daughter Arline but she will be coming back to Houston for treatments.

Our club lost one of our sisters, Alma McNaspy, who passed away on September 4. She was retired from Local Union No. 130 after 31 years of service.

She also served on the Board of the AFICIO. She was very involved with the Labor Union, and Alma died on Labor Day. She will be missed by us all.

Our October kitchen helpers will be Margaret Spahr, Adella Kiti and Evelyn Gutrowski. Ham and covered dish will be served.

Calcutta winners were Stacie Kocich and Marie Pokluda. Birthday celebrants were Julia Kennoman, Tilly Bily, and Pearl Hanka The prayer was given and the meeting was adjourned.

Fraternally, Kathy Trefell -SPJST-

92, Fort Worth Reports on Czech Heritage Day

Lodge

Dear Members and Friends, Our Czech Heritage Day has come and gone, but what a great day it was.

The weather was cooler and at noon, the doors were opened and people started coming into Lodge 92, Fort Worth. The

dinner was ready at noon with Rsky Barbecue and all the good food that goes with a good dinner. Sister Helen Kubala always makes sauerkraut and dumplings which everyone enjoys.

Our Heritage Day is different than most lodges. The chairman and the committees create an entertainment program.

It consists of different types of pleasures to watch.

First, at 11 a.m., it was accordion time with several players. Then, the Memory Makers, directed by Mary Cecelia Krivanek, sang several Czech songs.

There were about 20 or so persons who sang. After the singing, the Sokol of Fort Worth put on an exhibition of adults and young people. This was very good to watch. Jerry Milan was in charge of this program. They put on a good show that pleased every one. Next was the Texas Moravian Beseda from Dallas. Stanley and Martha Vrla were in charge of this. If you have not seen the dancers you have missed a nice show. The costumes were from Europe and just the costumes were something to see. Then, Melissa Hubenak sang a country-western song, and at 2 p.m., the Vrazel band from Cameron, Texas, started to play so the dance floor filled up. This band kept dancers on the floor most of the afternoon.

At 6 p.m., the Alpine Dancers from Dallas with Pete Balthasar doing the folk dance of their country entertained the guests. This also was a great show put on by the eight dancers. At 6:30 p.m., Evette Motley sang a country song. She had two dummies that also sang as she was a ventriloquist. She did an act that people liked. She sang and then one of the dummies would also sing.

So you see, the lodge put on a nice program. And that was not all, as here come the West Folk dancers from West, Texas. Maggie Grmela and Mellissa Sefcik directed the group. Now this is a group of dancers you just have to see.

They are very fast dancers and the costumes are just beautiful. So if you notice where they will be dancing, go see them as you will never regret watching them.

It was a great pleasure to have the Mayor of Lake Worth Walter Bowen come and present the lodge with a proclamation for this Czech heritage. This was accepted by President Gordon Hubenak.

Also, congratulations from Lodge 154, Fort Worth and Sokol to Lodge 92 on their 85th anniversary that was celebrated on this Heritage Day. Supreme Lodge Secretary/Treasurer Lanita Anglin and her husband were with US.

Our Heritage Day was a great success as many of our friends from all over the state came. We had a few that came from Kansas City, Kansas. There was also a contest of kroj that were American-made then the ones that came from Europe.

Brother Al Kercho and the committee wants to thank everyone that came and we hope we showed you a wonderful time. Many thanks to all that helped to make this a day to remember for a long time. Also, thanks to all who bought the raffle tickets and/or donated the prizes to be given during the afternoon. The lucky person to win the $1,000 was Cheryl Hubenak.

If you missed the Heritage Day program, you missed something very nice.

The last event of the day was the Jodie Mikula Band from Ennis, Texas. They played from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. so by that time, all were pretty tired.

Joyce Tesar had the hall decorated so nice with different colored balloons and flags of different countries. So if you

Wednesday, September 27, 1995— VESTNIK/7

Lodge 92, Fort Worth Presents Scenes from Czech Heritage D Saturday, September 9, 1995

missed this one, we will maybe have another Heritage Day next year. So thanks goes out to everyone who made this a great day.

Fraternally yours, Carl W. Zich, Reporter

—SPJSTLodge 92, Fort Worth President Gordon Hubenak, left, accepts Czech heritage proclamation from Lake Worth Mayor Walter Bowen.

92, Fort Worth Ladies Circle Reports on September Meeting

Lodge

he West Folk lancers of West, exas delivered a (onderfui display traditional Czech dance and costumes during _heir performance A Czech Heritage Day.

Pictured, at right, are the winners of the traditional Czech kroj competition. They are, from left: Mr. and Mrs. Zich, Mr. and Mrs. Bates, and Mr. and Mrs. Becan.

Te '‘raditional.

Czech costume competition also attracted several ioung .eople.

Pictured, at left, are the winners in the youth division.

The Ladies Circle of SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth met at the lodge hall on Tuesday, September 12, 1995, for their regular meeting.

President Florence Greer opened the -eeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed two visitors, Velma Filipponi, sister of Billye Gilmore, and Clara Gillert, sister of Julia Dueser. Our guest last month, Billy Jean Leweilen, sister of Betty Lindsay, was announced as our new member this month. We welcome all three and hope to see all of you at future meetings.

The minutes of the last meeting were approved as read by Secretary Martha Durham. Correspondence with thankyou notes were read from the William Lesikar family and Natalie Maly. The treasurer's report by Evelyn Spacek was approved and Mona Hattendorf, Czech Heritage Day Pastry Booth Chairman, thanked all volunteers of time and pastry for the very successful project held on September 9. The big crowd that day was quite vocal in expressing its appreciation of the entertainment, dances, food, and friendships renewed. Czech Heritage Day at Lodge 92 began in 1975 and this twentieth anniversary of that beginning was probably the biggest we had in that time. Our thanks to all who came to celebrate with us. This was also the 85th anniversary of Lodge 92 and it was good to see so many of our older members here to celebrate with us.

Sunshine Chairman Evelyn Spacek sent sympathy cards to the tidy Wruble family on the loss of their daughter-in-

law and to Imogene Reaves on the loss of her husband.

October hostesses will be Aurora Maldino, Inez Krivanek, Nancy Paprskar, and Laura Posival. There will be no November hostesses as we go out to eat in November. Be sure to be here for the October meeting to vote your choice of restaurant. Members will be given $5 each to apply to the cost of their lunch.

This is always a fun day and we hope all will participate.

It was voted that the Ladies Circle would be in charge of the kitchen and cake walk for the Sunday, September 17 polka dance with the Sulak Brothers playing. All proceeds go to the Ladies Circle.

Hall Manager Joyce Tesar announced the September 24 country/western dance with the Wildwood Band playing from 3 to 7 p.m.

Elma Anderson was excited about her new great-grandson, William Walker Steelman, now three months old. Billye Gilmore announced two great-granddaughters, ReaAnn Lee Gilmore and Carlyn Leigh Spangler. Congratulations to ail! Mrs. Prill has been ill and we send a big hello to her. Frances Simmank had eye surgery and we wish her well.

After a reading of "Don't Wait Too Long" by Clara Marchioni, door prizes were awarded to Vickie Murphy, Phyllis Cihacek, and Mary. Ann Gibson.

The meeting adjourned after the blessing by Aurora Maldino.

The next meeting is at 10 a.m. at the lodge hall on Tuesday, October 10, 1995.

See you there!

Respectfully submitted, Martha Durham, Secretary

—SPJST-

94, Wheelock to Meet October 1

Lodge

The next quarterly meeting of SPJST Lodge 94, Wheelock will be Sunday, October 1, 1995, at 1 p.m. Members are requested to attend.

Fraternally yours, Cecil H. Dickson. Secretary

—SPJST-

160, San Angelo Issues Resolution of Recognition and Congratulation Lodge

Whereas, Lodge 160 of the SPJST is proud of the members of the youth club who participated in District and State YAD, Whereas, several members of the youth club of Lodge 160 won awards in the State YAD in the areas of crafts, cooking, sewing, projects, and talent.

Whereas, Lodge 160 wishes to acknowledge and congratulate these youth for their participation and awards at the District and State competition: The Beseda Dancers of Lodge 130, Dallas deliver a rousing performance

Be it therefore resolved, that the members of Lodge 160 of the SPJST recognizes and congratulates those youth club members who won awards at the State YAD. Be it further resolved, Lodge 160 recognizes and congratulates all members of the youth club who participated in State YAD and District Four YAD. Be it further resolved, Lodge 160 recognizes and lauds the efforts of the Youth Leader of Lodge 160, Betty Ann Schwartz, and District Four Youth Leader, Sandra Jansa, for their efforts and leadership in preparing the youth club members for state competition.

Be it further resolved, that a copy of this resolution be given to the Youth Club of Lodge 160 and a copy of it be published in the Vestnik.

For Lodge 160, Leonard Jansa, President —SPJST-

8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, September 27, 1995

Lodge 160, San Angelo Reports on Quarterly Meeting The regular quarterly meeting of SPJST Lodge 160, San Angelo was held on Sunday, September 10, 1995, at St. Ambrose Fellowship Hall.

During the business meeting, we elected Betty Ann Schwartz as our "Fraternalist of the Year."

Final plans were made for our annual dinner and meeting, which will be held on Sunday, December 10 at St. Ambrose Parish Hall. At the annual meeting, we will honor this year's 50-year members.

Lodge 160 Youth Club was recognized for their hard work and participation in District and State Youth Achievement Day. A resolution was passed in recognition of the youth club.

Ice cream sodas were enjoyed by all.

Hope to see all of our members at the annual meeting and dinner in December.

Fraternally, Sharon Joy Waggoner, Secretary —SPJST-

Rozkvet, No. 172 to Host Gulf Coast Czech Festival Lodge

Vitame Vas! In the Czech language, that phrase, "Welcome, one and all," beckons everyone to the Ninth Annual Gulf Coast Czech Festival on Saturday and Sunday, October 21 and 22 at the SPJST Lodge Hall in Pasadena at 3609 Preston Avenue.

Co-sponsored by the Harris County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas, the San Jacinto College Czech Club and the SPJST Lodge Rozkvet, No. 172, festival goers will enjoy polka dancing and contests, authentic costumes, kolaches, of course, and much more of the rich heritage of the people of the Czech Republic.

Each day will feature fast-paced dancing to the music of top area groups. On Saturday evening, the polka beat of Central Texas Sounds will begin at 8:30 p.m. while Sunday dancing starts at 2 p.m. to the music of the Moonriders.

The feature event of Saturday's program, which will begin at 5 p.m. and continue until 12:30 a.m., will be the remarks of Raymond Snokhous, newly appointed Consul General of the Czech Republic for South Texas. Snokhous will speak at 6 p.m.

The Sunday segment of the festival, which runs from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m., will have several authentic Czech highlights spotlighted by the appearance of the Czech Youth Symphony Orchestra of Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic.

"This group of 27 youngsters, ranging in ages from 9 to 16, will travel from the Czech Republic to Texas for a two-week tour into several of the Czech communities in Southeast Texas. We are very excited to have these youngsters performing at our festival. We take this opportunity to invite everyone to come to the festival on Sunday at 4 p.m. and listen to and meet this troupe of talented musicians," stated Victor Peter, Vice President of the Harris County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas.

Additional Czech emphasis will be provided by the preparation of a favorite soup of the country, cabbage soup, by

Tomas Jerabek from Roznov, Czech Republic; a parade of authentic Czech costumes and a presenation of traditional Czech folk dances by members of the Polka Lovers Klub of America.

"Several members of the Polka Club just returned from the Czech Republic where they learned new dances, which will be demonstrated," continued Peter.

The Harris County Czech Heritage Society will have a display of books, pictures and memorabilia under the direction of Anna Krpec.

Other features will be the Sunday afternoon introduction of the SPJST State King and Queen. The lodge youngsters will also be in charge of the Sunday silent auction. Also included will be a country store, the Galveston County Czech Heritage Accordion Band, and a Kenetic Arts Exhibit by Jaroslav Belik of Rosenberg, who has displayed his unusual artwork at the Museum of Fire Art. Sunday morning Polka Mass and Ecumenical Services will be conducted

by Father Joseph Hybner, Brother Henry Beseda and Brother Vilem Malina at 10 a.m.

For this delightful "trip" to the Czech Republic, admission is $6 per day or $10 for two days with children under 10 admitted free.

For further informaiton, please call Al Stryk at 484-6306 or Jerri Gruber at 2867624.

Submitted by, Gloria Ribnick —SPJST-

Rozkvet, No. 172, Pasadena Invites Everyone to Friday Polka Dance Lodge

Here's a reminder of the first Friday night polka dance on September 29 from 8 to 12 p.m. by the Polka Lovers Klub of America at Lodge 172, Pasadena, located at 3609 Preston. Music will be provided

by Sound Connection. Tickets are $2.50 per person. There will also be a free drawing for a trip to Las Vegas.

Submitted by, Jerry Dressler —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

Lodge 196, Houston-West Invites Everyone Out for Grand Opening Gala Lodge 196 members are excited and busy preparing for our "Grand Opening" on October 8. We will have ribbon cutting at 11 a.m., followed by a program, lunch, afternoon meeting and music and fun. This is a day that we have looked forward to and worked toward for a long time.

We are so excited to have the people in this vicinity coming by to see how our building is progressing and to inquire about rentals.

Our building is finished and we are busy furnishing it and taking care of last minute details.

We extend an invitation to everyone to come out and celebrate with us on this grand occasion.

We are located at 17810 Huffmeister Road in Cypress, Texas.

Fraternally submitted by, Ruth Moore Reporter

—SPJST-

SPJST Lodge 196 Huffmeister Road 17810 Huffmeister

Highway 290 Northwest Freeway

and learn Czech at the SPJST Hall at 3609 Preston in Pasadena.

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

—SPJST---

Lodge 177, Academ Reports on September Meeting The regular meeting of Lodge 177, Academy was held September 13, 1995, with President Otis Beck presiding.

The members stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. There was a moment of silent prayer for our deceased member, Robert Tomastik. May he rest in peace and his family be remembered in prayer.

President Otis Beck introduced District Two Director Willie Kohutek and his wife, Adeline. We were happy to have them visit our lodge. Mr. Kohutek spoke to the members about our membership, year-to-date sales, the incentive program, and current and upcoming products. He complimented our lodge for doing good.

Libbie Bartek reported that get-well cards were mailed to Bill and Irene Johnson and sympathy cards were mailed to Mrs. Robert Tomastik and family, Jerry and Pat Tomastik, and Jim Plank.

Bill and Irene Johnson were welcomed back after being on the sick list for several months. J.C. Johnson was recovering from surgery and was able to attend.

The roll of officers was called and all were present. Minutes of the last meeting were read by Secretary Kathy Fritz and were approved as read. Kathy read a thank-you card from Bill and Irene Johnson. A certificate was received from Project Celebration '95 from Academy High School. All chairperson reports were given.

Fraternal Activities Coordinator Jo Anne Smith acknowledged Ray and

Compaq Computer Amelia Ybarra and Bill and Irene Johnson as having anniversaries this month. September birthdays were for Martha Garcia, Bea Cauthon and Karen Bartek.

Libbie Bartek was voted "Fraternalist of the Year" for our lodge.

Congratulations, Libbie!

Plans for the second annual Senior Citizens' Day are being made for Sunday, October 29, 1995. More details will be published in the Vestnik.

Kathy reminded everyone about the District Two Fall Meeting to be held September 17, 1995, at Taylor. A donation of $75 was made to the District Two meeting.

The Audit Committee, consisting of Chairman Jo Anne Smith, Martha Garcia and Kathy Fritz reported on their audit.

They made several recommendations to be adopted by the members. Motion was made and carried to endorse these recommendations.

Our next meeting will be October 11, 1995. The social starts at 6:30 p.m. and the business meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.

The meeting was then adjourned.

Linda Johnson Reporter —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

Wednesday, September

Lodge 179, Warrenton Reports on September Meeting Lodge 179, Warrenton met on September 14, 1995. Vice President Kunkel, in the absence of our president, opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Secretary Arnold Peters read the minutes from our previous meeting and Treasurer Lee Leonhardt gave his report.

Alfred and Gladys Baack and Herbert .and Delores Kaase volunteered to serve on the food committee for the next three months.

Prior to the meeting, everyone enjoyed the games we played.

Michael Flinn did a great job with the fish that he fried for our meal. Leroy Levien assisted him.

Our next meeting will be on Thursday, October 12. So come, get involved, and indulge in fried chicken and trimmings!

Ora Lee Levien, Reporter —SPJST-

201, BleiblervilleNelsonville Reports on September Meeting Lodge

Lodge 201, Bleiblerville-Nelsonville had their regular monthly meeting on Sunday, September 10, 1995.

Mrs. Elaine Duron, president, called the meeting to order at 3 p.m.

The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was given. The roll of officers revealed all officers were in attendance. Secretary Mrs. Lillie Mae Shupak read the minutes of the previous meeting which were approved as read.

All committee reports were given.

Sixty-five members and visitors were in attendance. Special guest from the Supreme Lodge was Mr. Andrew Vavra, District One Director.

Since the last meeting, we gained one new member. His name is Kenneth Alvin Shupak.

The President announced the upcoming fund raiser to be held on Sunday, October 22, 1995. This will be a noon meal consisting of chicken-fried steak, along with the trimmings and one free drink of either coffee or tea with the meal.

The price will be $5.50 for adults and $2.75 for children. Members are asked to bring sweets to sell in the cake stand.

Members on the sick list that we all knew of were Mrs. Helga Warmke, Elden Mikeska, Kirby Mikeska, and Herbert Schovojsa.

At the close of the business meeting, District One Director Andrew Vavra brought a message from the Supreme Lodge. After his message, he presented 50-year membership pins to the following members in attendance: Carolyn Balke, Beuford Bracy, Kenneth Rennes, Willie D. Schovajsa, Anita Uhlig, Vlasta Zettel, Jeanette Gaskamp, and Evelyn Zajicek, representing Mary Huff and Kirby Mikeska.

Others receiving their 50-year pins, but were unable to be present, were Lawrence Blazek, Alice Felcam, Waldo Goeke, Edwin Janosky, Thomas Kamas, Rosa Lee Krebs, Delton Lubojacky, Irwin Luedke Jr., Barry Maresh, Ora Nell

Meyer, Judy Parson, Aldon Schiller, and Nelda Schmidt. Sorry you could not have been with the group.

Our next lodge meeting is Sunday, October 8, 1995, at 3 p.m.

At the close of the meeting, the table prayer was given in unison. A delicious lunch of sandwiches, chips, pickles, cake, cookies, kolaches, and donuts was served.

A beautifully decorated cake with "Congratulations, 50-Year Members" was on a special table for everyone to enjoy and partake. A lot of pictures were taken. We will have these in the news at a later time.

Celesta Balke Reporter SPJST-

tence and dues will be payable at this time.

See you then.

Fraternally yours, Anna Marie Moss —SPJST-

Christi Circle of Women Reports on September Meeting

and we remained standing for a moment of silence in memory of our dear Sister Martha Kocian; Johnnie Pokladnik, son of Sid and Justine Pokladnik; and Irene Jones, sister of Hattie Reid.

Bertha welcomed 24 members and five men guests.

Correspondence read by Evelyn Trojacek included a letter from the Dallas Bar Association who offered a speaker to speak on "Meet Your Judge."

The pictures taken by Rose Steinman from Fort Worth of the 60th Anniversary were delivered by Bertha Podhrasky.

Bertha Malik reported all members have paid their dues.

Corpus

Twenty-eight members of the Corpus Christi Circle of Women met at Sokol Hall on September 7 for our regular monthly meeting. We had two guests, Mildred Kosarek, daughter-in-law of Frances Kosarek, and Dorothy Klapuch, daughter of Marcellina Mokry.

A lovely thank-you card was received from Annie Regmund for the flowers we sent her and I am glad to report that she is slowly regaining the use of her right arm and hand.

A post card picturing Magnolia Hall, the beautiful antebellum home in Natchez, Mississippi, where my granddaughter's wedding reception was held, was passed around. Jennifer Lynn was married to Dr. John Rehak on August 12 at St. Mary's Cathedral. The Cathedral, a replica of a church in Paris, France, was built around 1860 and was a perfectly beautiful setting for the wedding. I am hoping to have wedding pictures to share at our next meeting.

Jerry Elzner passed out copies of our Krouzek's group picture to the members who had asked for one. This is another one of his random acts of kindness. I know the ladies appreciated receiving them.

Elections were held with Kathy Marek being re-elected president. I was re-elected Financial Secretary. New officers are: Vice President Glenda Elzner; Secretary Becky Jackson; and Treasurer Della Elzner.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Milly Elzner for serving four years as secretary and Lillie Hayek for her four years of service as treasurer. Both ladies did a fine job. Thanks also to Lillian Covill for serving her term as vice president, during which time she took care of the door prizes.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Lil Hruska, who was present, and Marsha McDougal in far off Signal Mount, Tennessee. Happy Birthday, Marsha.

Hope it was a good one.

Our members keep donating so many door prizes. Eight were given out this month. Our guest, Mildred Kosarek, won a box of candy which she shared by placing it on the table with the rest of our desserts.

Some of the ladies forgot to bring their school supplies. Since these are needed all year round, try to remember to bring them next month. The Women's Shelter is also in need of school supplies and they can be delivered there at any time.

Our next meeting will be held October 5. This will begin our fifth year in exis-

Circle of Czech Women Report on September Meeting Dallas

Our meeting was called to order by President Bertha Podhrasky. Faye Wright led us in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance

News of Members Bertha Malik reported on Rose Kopecek. Rose sends her love but she will be unable to attend the Krouzek meetings. Since her surgery, she has trouble with her knees and is hardly able to walk. She also expressed all of our views when she said she would miss Martha Kocian.

Jo Vlk, husband of Adell Vlk, is now home after surgery but it is going to take time for him to gain his strength.

Mary Sebestik is not able to attend the meetings. She sent the list of birthdays for September. She is having severe back pain and is working with a therapist three times a week.

Alice Roberts is doing well after her surgery.

Charlie Kocian was at the meeting and expressed his thanks for everyone's help, cards and food at the time of the death of his wife of 62 years, Martha Kocian.

Martha Lattner of the Sunshine Committee sent a "thinking of you" card to Josephine Kankrlik and a get-well card to Joyce Ehrenberger. Libbie Elsik sent a sympathy card to Charlie Kocian.

Joyce Ehrenberger gave a report of the Czech Culture Society. Czech Day at the State Fair is Sunday, October 8, 1995. If you would like to participate in the style show and wear your kroj, please call Anne Zvolanek at (214) 821-1808. The award for the King and Queen and the oldest married Czech couple will be given out by Helen Parma. If you are eligible, please go by the table that will be set up for this. The Society will provide food for the Delegation from Brno, Czech Republic, which will include the Mayor Daymar Lastovecka. The Czech Day at the Fair will be dedicated to Bob Zvolanek.

Helen Oates gave the report of the Sister City. There will be 11 members of the Delegation from Brno, Czech Republic, including the new mayor.

Most of them have a place to stay but three more hosts are needed. While the people are here, they would like to make business contacts and learn marketing

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skills and maybe attend seminars on management. They will arrive October 6 and stay through October 14. Hosts will provide for most of their meals but hopefully, all the lodges will cooperate in one large dinner. There will be a meeting at Sokol on Friday, October 13.

Willa Mae Cervenka from Waco will bring two professors to the fair and will need two passes.

New Business The Christmas Party was discussed on whether to cater. We will discuss more on this next month.

Ida Fehmer also brought up the idea of a garage sale where everyone will donate items. Nothing was decided.

Helen Parma's daughter, Kathy Nemec, who is a history teacher, is doing a paper on Czechs in the United States.

She is trying to gather information from 1890 to 1994. She gave us a questionnaire to fill out and return.

Bertha reported a call from Debra Land who said Dr. William Brother, an opthamologist, would come and give free eye exams. This will be discussed at a later date.

Donations were received in memory of Martha Kocian from Roy and Lydia Alhom, Lillian Graeser, Libbie Elsik, Jerry and Vicki Kohn, John and Evelyn Trojacek, Julius and Bertha Podhrasky, and Bob and Anne Zvolanek. In memory of John Pokladnik, donations were received from John and Evelyn Trojacek and Bertha and Julius Podhrasky.

Carolyn Nemec brought vegetables (okra). They were purchased by members and the donation went to the

Krouzek.

A memorial, from the Krouzek was sent in memory of Martha Kocian to St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and in memory of John Pokladnik to SPJST Lodge 84, "Special Committee.'

"Happy Birthday" was sung to September celebrants.

A nice dinner was served by hostesses Helen Parma, Libbie Smith, Vlasta Maca, and Lillian Glaser.

Thanks to Faye Wright who sent me her minutes for the meeting. I was unable to attend.

The next meeting will be October 5, 1995. See you then.

Evelyn Cechan, Reporter —SPJST-

Worth Friendship Club Reports on September Meeting Fort

Dear Members and Friends, Our meeting was called to order by our Vice President Rosie Steinman. Our President Jo Prochaska was recuperating after her surgery and we are glad to hear she is doing well.

Rosie led us to the pledge to our flag after welcoming our 32 members and guest Mary Jane Salnz. A memorial prayer for our deceased member Marie Tesar and friend John Pokladnik followed. May they rest in peace.

Secretary Mare! Kovar read the minutes, and the treasurer's report was presented by Lydia Alholm. Both were approved as read.

Thank-you cards were read from Rosemary Gribble and Annie Whitsill.

Josephine Bugaj donated another one of her crib baby blankets for our

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Our congratulations to Irene and Harold Green who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a beautiful, big party at the National Hall. May you have many more. Happy Birthday to Pauline Walker, Josephine Bugaj, Ted Bugaj, Mary Pavey, Nettie Naugle, and Elsie Anders. May you have many more.

A good lunch and games followed.

Hostesses for our October 4 meeting will be Carrie Milan, Camille Balcher and Jeanie Mason. See you October 4 at 10:30 a.m. So until—keep smiling!

Fraternally, Mary Pavey —S PJ

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Czech Day at the State Fair of Texas October 8, 1995 Come one! Come all to the State Fair of Texas in Dallas on Sunday, October 8, 1995, and help us celebrate the 55th annual "Czech Day." A great variety of events is scheduled beginning at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and koiaches at the Special Events Tent, located near the

Grand Avenue entrance to the fairgrounds. There will be plenty of time to meet and greet your friends from around the state before the program begins at 10:30 a.m.

We are pleased to announce that 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.

Brno has been designated as a sister city of Dallas some years ago, so we are very honored that this delegation will join us.

The Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra, whose members are musicians from the various Czech organizations in the area, will again entertain us, under the direction of Cyrill Pokladnik. The Dallas Czech Singers will perform under the direction of Bob Liska. They, too, are members of Czech organizations in the Metropiex area. Traditional Czech folk dances will be performed by the youth and adults of various lodges.

You will be treated to a promenade of lroi (national dress), so if you have a costume in your closet, bring it out, brush it up, and wear it! Special awards will be given to the Czech-American King and Queen (oldest gentleman and lady of Czech descent) and the longest married couple of Czech descent.

Cindy Marek and Michael Kovar Exchange Wedding Vows Cynthia Marek-McConkey of angels. An elaborate three-feet Italian cream cake prepared by the bride and College Station became the bride of Michael Joseph Kovar, also of College both mothers was served. The flowers for the occasion had been specially Station, in a double ring ceremony on grown by the bride's parents and Saturday, August 19, 1995, at St. friends. Silk magnolias and English Thomas Episcopal Church. ivy complemented The bride is the the theme. daughter of Mr. and The house party Mrs. Daniel R. fOr the reception Marek, Sr. of consisted of Pat Rockdale and the Doud, Cindy Faust, bride g room is the Helen Gabriel, son of Adeline Madeline Koval-, Kovar of Rockdalc Edna Malcik, Elsie and the late E.J. Svrcek, Dorothy Kovar.

Zaskoda, and The Rev. Melissa Zaskoda.

(Retired) .Joseph dance followed Sheldon of Salado h the bride's officiated. Music arents leading the was by Organist Liz .--rand march.

Brown and Soloist The altar flowers Stacie Zaskoda. were arranged by Special readings Bootsie Pebbles were delivered by and Pat .farmer Dan Marek, Jr., Cynthia and Michael Kovar served as acolyte. brother of the bride, Nan Clayton Stephanie and arranged the altar and advised on the Ehler, sister of the bridegroom. dress. Peggy Perry did the church proMatron of honor was Carol Faulder, gram, and Helen Perry provided the use sister of the bride, of Fort Worth. Best of her home for photos and dressing. man was Patrick Kovar, brother of the St. Joseph Catholic Church and bridegroom, of Rockdale. Flower girl friends hosted a lovely shower in honor was Kylee Ann Bramlett of Fort Worth. of the couple. St. Thomas Episcopal Eric Wilkerson of Fort Worth was the Church hosted a wonderful luncheon ring hearer. He carried a pillow made for the couple. The bride was honored from an antique doily, ribbons and with showers in College Station and pearls. The pillow was made by the Fort Worth. The groom was honored bride's grandmother, Rosemary Spence, with a bachelor party in Rockdale. of Waco.

Following a tropical honeymoon, the Seating guests were Charles Ehler of couple lives in College Station.

Rockdale, brother-in-law of the brideThe bride, a graduate of Rockdale groom, Charles Faulder of Fort Worth, High School, attends Texas A&M brother-in-law of the bride, and Dan University. She is president of SPJST Marek, Jr. of Rockdale, brother of the Lodge 174, Rockdale. bride.

The groom is also a graduate of A reception followed at the Rockdale Rockdale High School. He is employed Civic Center. The Civic Center was with MW Inc. in Bryan. decorated in a Victorian theme with ivory and gold colors with balloons and —SPJST-

An exhibition of athletic prowess will be presented by Sokol organizations on the Marine Drill Field, and last but not least, Al Vanek and his orchestra will play for your dancing and listening pleasure.

Throughout the day, there will be food

available prepared by Bessie's (Petr) Catering Service, and of course, your favorite beverages will be there for your enjoyment.

Come early and stay late!

Submitted by Ida Schulz —SPJST-

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Spring Branch Community Center to Offer Czech Classes 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 language.

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

Reunions 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-S789 or Darlene Gafke Brinkman at (409) 567-4064.

Marek - Supak- Haisier Reunion The 31st annual reunion will be held on Sunda y, 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. Re g istration 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..

45th Annual Orsak Reunion 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

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.

—SPJSTcelebrate 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 Dressier in Sugarland at (713) 575-6247.

Kovar - Volcik Prcin Reunion The annual Kovar-Volcik-Prcin reunion will be held on Sunday, October 8, 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 attendEach family is also asked to bting door prize and something for the country Registration be g ins at 10 a.m.

Submitted by, Evelyn Leshikar

Svoboda - Cabia 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) 985-0018; 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 —SPJST-

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Youth Letters Section District Two Young People Enjoy Camp Dear Readers, I want to take this opportunity to thank all of the 1995 campers and chaperones for a great District Two Camp. Without a doubt, we all had a great time even with the blessed rain.

Our adventure of SPJST Camp at Camp Val Verde began on Tuesday, July 18 with 76 junior campers and leaders-intraining. We all enjoyed swimming, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding, games, dancing and visiting with friends.

We had many new campers this year.

Lodge 200, Bruceville and Lodge 182, Falls County, we were so happy to see you. Hope you all had a great time and will be back next year.

Our theme for this year's camp was "Christmas in July." A special thank you to our talented craft leader, Carol Tallas.

Carol did a wonderful job in designing and then instructing campers with the variety Christmas decorations.

This year, each youth was furnished with a pillowcase. "SPJST Camp '95" was stamped across the top. Each camper wrote a note to their fellow campers. My pillowcase had so many special messages. I will always treasure it.

LITs, you were great! Thank you for all of your help. You all set fine examples for the younger campers. This year's LITs were Tammy Baker (Cyclone), Jason Smith, David Koslovsky, Gary Skrabanek, Erin Skrabanek (Seaton), Dana Beckendorf, Jason Beckendorf (Falls County), and Allyson Holman (Round Rock).

We planned a cookout; however, the rain kept us from the river at Junior Camp. We still had delicious hamburgers, thanks to Randall Cortasie. We appreciate your cooking for us, Randall.

Once again, I was blessed with a wonderful group of chaperones. Thank you so much for all of your help, Judy Treat of Falls County, Tim and Donna Vanecek, Edwina Jezicek, Jason Cervenka, Margie Zak, Carol Tallas (junior and teen), all of Taylor; Rhonda and Richard Greger of Cyclone (Richard stayed for teen camp, also); Brenda Wolf and Karen Bartek of Academy; and of course, my reliable, great assistant, Janet Lyon. We, as chaperones, always seem to have so much fun with the kids and probably just as much fun! Thank you to my second assistant, Amy Cortasie and Randall for chaperoning at teen camp.

This was their first year of camp. We are so glad you came and you were even spared initiation. Next year?

We had several youth clubs who donated snacks. Those ice cream floats were perfect. Thank you to Sophie Sodek for your donation. Mrs. Sodek, we really appreciate your continued support.

I am so very proud of all the campers.

We had a great time and of course, we look forward to you all coming back next year with new friends.

Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky (Editor's Note: District Two Summer Camp photographs appear on the following page.)

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Lodge 6, Cottonwood

Youth Club Reports on September Meeting Dear Readers, We had our monthly meeting on September 10, 1995.

Westfest was a great success.

Our club will be going to Six Flags on Sunday, October 1, 1995.

We are preparing for the District Three Meeting to be held at our lodge on October 22, 1995.

Fraternally, Tammi Dobecka (9/21/95) SPJST-

Lodge 6, Cottonwood

Youth Club Plans Six Flags Trip Dear Readers, We will be going to Six Flags on October 1, 1995.

We are starting our Christmas project for the rest home.

Fraternally, Traci Dobecka (9/21/95) —SPJST-

Lodge 9, Snook

Youth Club Reports on Regular Meeting Dear Readers, The Snook Youth Club had their monthly meeting on September 6 at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Marie Schoeneman talked to us about Burleson County Fair. Now, I know what is happening each day.

Thanks, Mrs. Marie.

Then, we had our meeting. We talked about our Country Store in which we made a lot of money. Candice, Cortney, and I sold the most raffle tickets. We each got $10.

Then, we talked about our Grandparent's Day program, the Kolache Festival's water booth, and the fair float and educational booth.

After the meeting, we had popsicles, cookies and soda. They were good.

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

Fraternally, Dwayne Macik (9/17/95) —S PJ ST—

Lodge 9, Snook Fund Raiser a Big Success Dear Readers, The Snook SPJST Youth Club had a busy month. We had our Country Store at the Fireman's Barbecue at the end of August. Our Country Store and raffle donations brought in $1,132. Thanks to everyone for supporting us.

Then, we had our monthly meeting on September 6. It was well-attended. Our charities for August were magazines to rest homes, newspaper to the animal shel-

ter, plastic bags for recycling, pencils to clinics, paper bags to Boy Scouts, aluminum cans and shredded paper for recycling, and coffee cans and used pencils to Girl Scouts.

Our September charities will be coat hangers for recycling, brown paper bags for senior citizens, and some others from last month. We also sent "thinking of you," birthday, get-well, and thank-you cards to donors for our country store and raffle. We also discussed our "free ice water booth" at the Kolache Festival on September 9. Work schedules were handed out.

We discussed our Grandparent's Day Program, which was on September 10 at 3:30 p.m. We had a great turn-out.

We will also have a float in the Burleson County Fair entitled "Dale Evans and Roy Rogers." We will have an educational booth, too. Mrs. Marie Schoeneman talked to us about the fair, parade, and all the events. Thank you, Mrs. Marie for all of the events. Thank you, Mrs. Marie, for all the information.

Then, after the meeting, Honorary Grandmother Vlasta See brought cookies and soda. They were good! Thanks, Grandma See! Our next meeting will be October 4 at 6:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Candice Macik (9/17/95) —SPJST-

project.

A special thanks was given to Chad and Lacy Cervenka for providing the refreshments.

Everyone was reminded that the next youth club meeting will be October 8 at 5:30 p.m.

The meeting was then adjourned.

Sincerely yours, Sheri Machu (16), Reporter (9/16/95) —SPJST-

Lodge 30, Taiton

Youth Club Reports on September Meeting Dear SPJST Readers, Our youth club met on September 10, 1995. We brought our grandparents to the meeting to celebrate Grandparent's Day. We made cards and read them to our grandparents and gave them a picture of us. We will be celebrating our Czech Heritage at the next meeting. It will be October 8, 1995, at Taiton Hall.

Kirby Bubela (9/19/95) —SPJST-

Lodge 66, Waco Lodge 29, Taylor Youth

Club Reports on September Meeting The September 10, 1995, SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Youth Club Leader Jerry Tallas. Jennifer Johle led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

The minutes from the previous meeting were read and approved. The register was read. There were 22 members and 17 adults present. New members from August were Chris Kelm, Kasey Kelm and Kenny Kelm. Return member Lee Betak was welcomed back. New members introduced at the September meeting were Julie Dirba, Toby McGrew and Cody McGrew.

It was decided to skip a September social because of the September 17 District Two Fall Meeting in Taylor.

Everyone was encouraged to attend this meeting. There will be a short meeting on that day to discuss the District Two Lock-In. The Tom-Watt fund raiser items were distributed. Kits are due back at the October 8 meeting. Cash awards will be given to the top sellers.

Anyone wanting youth club t-shirts needs to call Edwina. The t-shirts are to help us be recognized as a group when we travel together.

Sheri Machu read a letter of thanks from Tammy Machu for the $500 scholarship she received from the youth club.

Jason Cervenka was welcomed as Assistant Youth Leader. Carol and Jerry Tallas, Youth Leaders, and Edwina Jezisek, Assistant Youth Leader, were also introduced to the new members.

Members were reminded to watch the Vestnik for instructions on the 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive.

On Saturday, September 16 at 1 p.m., members were asked to meet at the home of John Thompson to work on the Christmas Lights for Heritage Square

Youth Club Reports on August Meeting Dear Members, Our 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 Acheivement 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 was scheduled for 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 project. 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 brithday cake will he brought by Brandy McAdams and the game by Justin Engelke.

Fraternally, Amanda Neslony, Reporter —SPJST-

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Na dal g f otazku J. Pejskara „Jak probfhal vá g tit6k,"odpovedel vyslotaily legionde ze Sibiee R. Hasek takto: „Dramaticky. V lednu roku 1950 jsme piechazeli hranice u Tachova. (Mesto Tachov, zapadne od Plzn6, je blfzko statnf hranice s N6meckem. Toto starobyle mesto ma zachovale opevnenf ze 14.stoletf.

Farnf kostel gotickeho slohu je rovn62 ze 14.stoletf; baroknf zamek je z konce 18.stoletf.) Bylo nas ttinact a po dva dny jsme bloudili v lesfch; navzdjem jsme se ztraceli, asi jsme narazili na dtevorubce, kteff varovali pted pohranienf hlfdkou, kterd prochazela nedaleko od nds.

Ukryli jsme se v hou g tf, byli jsme zmrzlf a hladovf. V lesfch bylo pino snehu -- me maraelce z toho omrzly nohy. V ceste k hranicfm jsme pak polcraeovali v nod, a podle hvezd jsme usoudili,'ie jdeme spravne na zapad. Teti den zcela vyeerpdni jsme giastne dorazili do Tirchenreutu v Bavorsku." etyti dal g f otazky Josefa Pejskara („kflcdte, e vas bylo 13,kdo v g echno? -- „Kam vedla pak dale va g e cesta v zahranief?" „Jak yam bylo v g em v tabote?" „Jak to bylo s va g f emigracf?" v rozhovoru s Rudolfem Haskem zodpoved61 tento hrdina od Bajkalu takto:" Veskupine 13 lidf to byla ptedev g fm moje manIelka, ttf dcery, Marie, Vera a Jana, zei a dale g vagrova, bratrova manielka a jejich d y e male dcerky.

(Dal g f tide co utfkali s nami, nebyli naafi ptIbuznf.)"

Nag e testa vedla ptedev g fm na nemeckou eetnickou stanici, kde jsme byli peatelsky ptijati a byli dopraveni do uprchlickeho tabora „Vdlka" u Norimberka, kde bylo jil v te dobe nekolik set uprchlfkii z Ceskoslovenska.

V tabote jsme byli spokojeni, le jsme na svobode, a le mame steechu nad hlavou. Mne, jako legiondtf, bylo trudno, kdy i jsem si uvz.4omil, jak se ke 6 zachovala vlast, pro kterou jsem bojov a byl ochote obetovat i svtlj pivot. *odobn6 tom bylo s mnoha bratelmi legionaN, se kteri jsem se pozdeji saki v zahr. .61. Nebylo jich Indio!

Nag e emigrace byla rychld, 112 v eervenci teho2 roku jsme vycestovali s man2elkou do Kanady. Kanadsky konsul mne odmftl pro me staff, ale kdy 2 mu ma manielka ukazala vysttiiek z novin New York Times z roku 1920 s jejf fotografif a eldnek o eeskoslovenskych legiondefch vracejfcfch se ze Sibite ptes Kanadu do svobodneho eeskoslovenska potedsl náin konzul rukou a nagi 2adost okam2ite ptizniv6 vyffdil. Z eeskoslovenska jsme odchdzeli s prazdnymi rukami, ale byla to moje starostlivd manelka, kterd pamatovala vzft sebou doklady, ktere pak nam pti g ly v cizine nesmfrne vhod.

Dal g f osud Haskovy rodiny nepostradd na zajimavosti. Jak jil v tomto eldnku zmfneno, manlele Haskovi se trvale usadili v kanadskem Toronte. Nejdefve na zapadnf strane tohoto velkom6sta, pozdeji na vychodnf strane, v ptedmestf Scarborough.

Jak easteene jil zmfneno, nejstargf z jejich deer, Marie, 2ije se svym manielem Karlem Vlachem, s jejich demi dcerami, ktere zase majf deti ye g kolnfm veku ve Scarborough.

(V g echy tyto deti, a to i ty nejmladgf, hovotf plynne eesky.) Prosttednf dcera Vera 2ije se svym manielem Tancibudkem v Australii. Majf dye dcery a d y e vnoueata. Najmladgf dcera Rudolfa a Marie Haskovych jmenem Jana emigrovala do vychodnf Afriky; zanedlouho pak po svatbe s maraelem Franzem se peestehovaii do Spojenych static a usadili se v Kal ifornii.

Ti majf rovn62 d y e dcery a tti vnoueata. (Je zajimave, 2e vgechno potomstvo man2e1il Rudolfa a Marie Hdskovych dcery, vnuelcy a pravnueky je 2enskeho rodu.)

Jak je v tomto eldnku uvedeno, pf.

Maria Haskov y zemtela v roce 1982 ve veku 92 let. Po jejf smrti se p.

Rudolf Hasek ptestehoval ke sve nejstar g f dceti Marii, provdane Vlachove, do Scarborough, na vychodnf strane velkomesta Toronta, blfzko krajanskeho stiediska Masaryktownu. Marie a Karel Vlachovi mluvili se svymi d6tmi jen eesky. Na tuto okolnost Si dobte pamatuji (v g echny ti Vlachovy holeieky mluvily perfektn6 eesky) pi loueenf s Vlachovou rodinou a man2eli Rudolfem a Marif Haskovymi, peed mym a me rodiny stehovdnfm do Minneapolis y e state Minnesota v USA. Vlachova d6veata jsou jii davno dospeld a jejich deti v g echny u adu let g kolnfho veku, si rady pohovoef s prad-leeicem eesky.

Nekdej g f hrdina od Bajkalu, major Rudolf Hasek east° v posl nfch letech vzpomfnal na rodne eskosisvensko, kde 2ije celd ada jeho pi-fbuzqch, vëetnC neteti a synevca.

K jeho stolety

narozeninam, etvrteho ffjna 1990 se sjela celd haskova rodina ve Scarborough u Toronta.

Oslava Haskovych narozenin se stala velkou krajanskou uddlostf a jubilantovi se pc) zdsluze dostalo pocty, ktere si zas1ou2f. Na otazku eemu ptisuzuje, 2e se doIlvd stych narozenin, pohotove odpovedel: „Svilj p ivot jsem vypinil rtiznymi zajmy. Te g ila mne kaldd prace, nikdy jsem nezandiel a 2il jsem skromne, i v dot* kdy jsem mohlft blahobytn6. Hodne jsem sokoloval, kaldodenne rannf cvieenf. Take jsem nekoutil a omezoval jsem se v jfdle a pitf."

Na otazku, co jej nejvice potegilo, odpovedel: „Po dlouhe roky bylo mym nejva g fm ptanfm, aby moje vlast eeskoslovensko -- se navratilo k idealism T.G. Masaryka a bylo svobodne, a aby bylo respektovdno, jako vzorny demokraticky stat v srdci Evropy. Jsem g tasten, e jsem se toho doIil." Kanadske mesto Toronto s ptedmestfm Scarborough se stab man2elam Haskovym druhym domovem; Rudolf Hasek, byvaly major es. legif v Rusku, 2ii tu vfc jak 40 let, jeho man2eika Maria 2ila tady pies 30 let.

Velkom6sto Toronto melo v roce 1991 vfc 700,t111 obyvatelstva; v Metro Torontu tehdy 2ilo dva miliony tfista tisfc lidf. Tohle mesto nachazejfcf se na severnf strane jezera Ontaria je vzddleno i1 vzdugnou cestou od mesta uffalo v zapadnf easti statu New Yorku a 275 mil takte2 vzdu g nou cestou od mesta Detroitu v jihovychodnf easti statu Michiganu ve Spojenych statech.

Toronto, nejva g f mesto Kanady, peedstihlo v roce 1977 v poetu obyvatelstva Montreal, ktery le2f 320 mil (515 kilometru) od Toronta severovychodnfm smere . Toro toje hlavnfm mestem provincie Ontario, ktera je v Karla& nejlidnatejgf.

Jmeno Toronto znaefcf "mfsto schazf" ei "mfsto tabotenf" je z Algonkin indianskeho jazyka, pattfaho k Hurodim. Kdysi maid piechodnd vesnieka Indidnu na btehu jezera Ontaria, dne g nf Metro Toronto se prostfra na vfc jak 245 etvereenfch mflfch neboli 626 etvere6n1ch kilometrech.

Velmi Malta fysicka rarita v torontske oblasti je skupina 12 ostrova v nynej g fm pffstavi g ti kolem Toronta. Behem mnoha miliOnd let hydraulicka erose ptfkrych pfseZnych svahu a titesu dodnes dosahujicfch ve 351 chodidel (107 metril) vytvotila pod vodou v nynejgfm Scarborough obrovsk u pfseenou hraz. Nakonec. L.° hr vytvotila poloostrov smerem od bobte2f 6 '1 jeden, z f.a jezete Ont., hs.

Urag , ktery v :oce 1858 pronikl na

sever z Mexickeho zalivu a k jezeru Ontario, Wahl zminen5/ poloostrov od pobreif vytvotenfm t. zv.

"Eastern Gap" (Vychodnfho a vznikem torontskych ostrovii. Tyto osrovy byly pozdeji easteene obydleny a na nich pak zefzeny relcreaenf parky. 594 akril (240 hektaril) je nynf na techto ostrovech pro rekreaci, aelcoliv na dvou nejvychodnej g fch z nich existuji male osady. Na ostrovy lze se dostat 15minutovou prevozni plavbou torontskym ptistavem.

Mesto Toronto roz g ftilo od roku 1850 sve pozemky do jezera Ontaria mnohymi zasypy, na ktere bylo poldito materialu z vykopavek pro podzemnf drahy, pro Ieleznienf trate a pro mrakodrapy. V Toronte byly v roce 1911 ztfzeny vladnf kancelate spravy torontskeho pffstavu. Od te doby vfc jak 2,111 akril (820 hektaril) bylo pfidano k plo g e mesta jak v pefstavi g ti tak kolem okolnfho po bteIf. K hlavnfm projektilin ptedev g fm path! ptIstav -prOmyslova east, torontske leti g te na jednom z dvanacti ostrovil a Leslie Street Spit, ktery pronika 3 mile (5 kilometni) do jezera. Na za6dtku sedmdesatych let (1971-72) byla vybudovana velka area zvand Ontario Place, zapadne od permanentnfch budov Kanadske narodnf vystavy, ktera siotfif k rekreaci jak toronianu tak nav g tevnfkil z cele Kanady a z jinych zemf. Z ji ych zajimavostf Toronta se zmfnfm aiespoil o skvele Yonge St. podzemnf draze, kterg byla vybudovana v roce 1954, dva roky po mem ptestehovanf se z Anglie do Kanady. Tento prvnf tisek torontske podzemnf drahy be g od prfstavu na sever, podel ulice Yonge, a2 do severnfch ptedmestf. Toronto dostalo dal g f iisek podzemnf drahy z vychodu na zapad tadu let pozdeji. -V Torontu, blfzko ptistavi g te, se nachazf na svete nejvy gg f ve2 CN Tower: 1,815 sttevica, 553 metra vysoka, postavend v roce 1976.

Uzemf, ktere pozdeji se stab Torontem, objevil francouzsky cestovatel Etienne Brute v roce 1615.

Tento Francouz pak dell dobu mezi Indiany efini se stat jak zbehlym tlumoenficem, tak zkugenym prostiednfkem I vybornym rozhodefm v indidnskych sporech. Tento byl s nejva g f pravepodobnostf prvnf Evropan, ktery objevil jezera Huron, Ontario a Superior. Torontska oblast nebyla permanentn6 osidlena ai do roku 1749, kdy lovci obchodnfci ko2i g inarni z Quebeku se usadili u pevnustky Fort Rouille.

Vod f doprava po Ve/kych jezerech, ptfchod 2eleznice v pezdnf;;? 's3tech 12 . . stoletf a rnnoho evro ..;; to vedlc s,tak ,1=ek- sv.

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spojend pritplavy), dlouha 2,000 mil (3,200 kilometrd) jet byla otevfena vgem druhum lodf v roce 1961, hraje dodnes dfiletitou tilohu v ekonomickdm rozvoji jihoqchodnf Kanady i severov5rchodnf Usti stall New Yorku ye Spoje4rch statech.

Obilf, ielezn g ruda a pritmyslov6 qrobky vgech druhu jsou vyvateny touto celkem tizkou vodnf cestou via vSrchod - zapad, di °brace* do dulei4ch prfstavtl daleko ye sv6te.

Z cell tady prfstavtl podel St. Lawrence Seaway, Toronto, podobne jako Montreal, je nej/ivejgf kosmopolitnf mdsto jei clavno si odpykalo vzeztenf jak zabla cenelto Yorku, tak "praseefho" anebo "cnostndho" mestedka di "puritanslcd" vesnice; nynejgf Toronto je pravem na4vano kulturnfm centrem cell Kanady.

Note that days of the week are NOT capitalized unless, of course, they are at the beginning of a sentence. They always are in English

Months of the year: leden—January anor—February brezen—March duben—April kveten—May derven—June dervenec—July srpen—August zari—September rijen—October listopad—November prosinec—December (same rule on capitalization applies as above.)

dr.—drive (before) b bkvalY (former) hod.— hodin (o'clock) napt.— na priklad (for example) odp.— odpoledne (afternoon—p.m.) n.1.— Nadi° letopot‘tu (A.D.— after Christ) pr. n. 1.— pied naim letopod'tem (B.C.— before Christ) ***

Measures of Lengths— Miry delkove 1 inch— coul, palec— 2.54 cm.

12 inches— stopa— 30.479 cm.

1 yard— 91.439 c.m.

2 yards— sari— 1,828 m.

CASINO NIGHT

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The 4 Seasons: zima—winter jaro—spring ldto—summer podzim—fall

Polcradovanf v pt gtfm Vestnflcu.

--SPJST--

Miry dute— measures of capacity 1 pint— 0.568 litru 1 quart— 1.138 litru 1 gallon— 4.546 litru 1 peck— 9.092 litru 1 bushel— 38.368 litru ***

Holidays Vanoce— Christmas Velikonoce— Easter Den Dikuvzdani— Thanksgiving Den primeri— Armistice Day Zdobeni hrobfi— Decoration Day Den Matek— Mother's Day Den Otcil— Father's Day Na Sylvestra— New Year's Eve StedrY veer— Christmas Eve Sv. Mikula g e— St. Nicholas (Dec. 6th) StedrY Den— Christmas Day Den Veteranu— Veteran's Day

—End of Series— FARMERS MUTUAL PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS (RVOS)

SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone

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Commonly used abbreviations aj.— a jind (and others) apod.—a podobn'e (and similar) atd.— a tak dale (etc. and so on) c. d'islo— (number) 'es. deskoslovenskY (Czechoslovak) dop.— dopoledne (forenoon—a.m.

Saturday, October 14 LODGE 87

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FREE DANCE

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State Fair of Texas Sunday, October 8, 1995

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Program begins at 10:30 a.m.

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Days of the week:

Featured performers will include the Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra under the direction of Cyrill Pokladnik, the Dallas Czech Singers under the direction of Bob Liska. Wear your kroj for the promenade of Czech costumes. Special SOKOL performances and traditional dances by local lodge groups and music by

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SPJST CALENDAR

Game night every Thursda y at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP1-74615-1395-8; AL-00061-9887-0. ***

LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month. There is a luncheon at noon, followed by the business meeting at 1 p.m.

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 Friday, October 6—Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 7—Urban Family Reunion Sunday, October 15—RVOS No. 46 Meeting Sunday, October 22—District Three Fall Meeting Saturd-ay, October 28—Private Birthday For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten at (817) 826-5863. ***

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

LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX

Shameless; sponsored by RVOS Lodge 87; 8 p.m.

- Midnight.

Adult lodge meetings are every second Friday of the month at 7 p.m. The Youth Club meets at 5:30 p.m. on the second Sunday of the month. On premises catering available. For information, call the hall at 352-9139. ***

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

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

LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN 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.

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

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LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE

LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS

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

Saturday, Sept. 30—Private Rental Sunday, October 8—Dance Club with music

by Southern Gentlemen; 4 - 8 p.m.

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

Sunday, October 22—Ward Anniversary Sunday, October 29—RVOS Meeting 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-Burning 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 55.

For rentals and reservations, call Irene Helgren at (512) 281-4534. Band Bookings: Art's 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, October 7—Children's Miracle Network Benefit Dance and Auction. 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.

Saturday, October 21—Wedding Dance Saturday, October 28—Brenek-Stermer Wedding Dance, music by Firecreek Sunday, October 29—Haunted House and Halloween Carnival 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.

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

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Saturday, Sept. 30---El Campo Melody Boys Saturday, October 7—Fruit Harvest Dance; music by Czech Harvesters Saturday, October 14—Skrabanek-Snyder Wedding Dance, Fritz Hodde & Fabulous Six Saturday, October 21—Vrazels' Polka Band Saturday, October 28—Halloween Dance; music by The 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. 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

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON 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 Saturday, October 28—Jack Melick, "The Piano Man"; Dress Code; Big Band, $10 per person Sunday, October 29—Annual Czech Day, Turkey Dinner at 11 a.m.; Entertainment during the day; Parade of Costumes at 5 p.m.; Dance with music by the Vrazels follows

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LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH

Saturday, Sept. 30—Fire Creek Saturday, October 7—Debonaires Saturday, October 14—Back Roads Saturday, October 28—Fire Creek Sunday, October 29—Second Annual Senior Citizens Day; program starts at 3 p.m.; prizes will be awarded; Free dance with music by Charles and the Swingmasters. Public invited.

Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of each month; social at 6:30 p.m.; Youth Club meeting at 6:30 p.m.; Trustees' meeting at 6:30 p.m.; Business meeting at 7:30 p.m. ***

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

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

LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Saturday, Sept. 30—Mt. Creek Saturday, October 7—Country Junction Saturday, October 14—Texas Fever Saturday, October 21—Cross Fire Saturday, October 28—Road House Band

The Stardust Ballroom presents ballroom dancing every Friday, 9-12:30; DRESS CODE; 624-1361. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. Game nights are on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 7 to 10 p.m. Ladies Circle meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m.

LODGE NO. 183, MID-CITIES

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LODGE NO. 94, WHEELOCK Sunday, October 1—Quarterly Meeting at 1 p.m. All members are requested to attend. ***

LODGE NO. 107, FLORESVILLE

LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS

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

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LODGE NO. 66, WACO

LODGE NO. 133, SAN ANTONIO

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LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY

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

Game nights (Taroky, dominoes, etc.) are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

Members, please bring snacks.

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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. 54, WEST

Saturday, September 30—Cherokee Rose

Executive members and Board of Trustees meet every second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Regular lodge meetings are on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. For reservations, call (713) 487-3297.

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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.

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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.

Saturday, October 7—Free Dance with Music by

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LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS

LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR

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

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

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY

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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

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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Game room open every Wednesday at 5:30 R.m. Monthly meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 8 p.m.

For rentals, reservations or more information, call President Ernest Haskovec at (214) 875-2789, Vice President Charlie Patak at (214) 875-5385, or the hall at (214) 875-8381 and leave a message.

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS

America Polka Dance, 8-12 p.m.; music by the Sound Connection, $2.50 per person; free drawing Las Vegas trip Saturday, Sept. 30—Sundance (C&W Saturday, October 7—Due West (C& Saturday, October 14—Texas Brew (C W) Saturday, October 21—Gulf Coast Czech Festival; Central Texas Sounds (P&W) Sunday, October 22—Gulf Coast Czech Festival; The Moonriders (P&W) Saturday, October 28—Bustin Loose (C&W)

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. ***

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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. 186, CALDWELL Lodge meetings are on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.; Social games are at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Saturda y . Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-74-20733095-41002. ***

LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK Friday, Sept. 29—Raven Saturday, Sept. 30—Debonaires Private party room available. For more information, call Albert at 255-8157. ***

LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE Game times: Sunday, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; lodge monthly meetings on the first Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 191, LUFKIN Wednesday, September 27—Cloggers

LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON

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

LODGE NO.196, HOUSTON WEST

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

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LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH

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

Sunday, October 8—Grand Opening and Dedication of New Lodge Home at 17810 Huffmeister; Program of Activities begins at 11 a.m.

LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI/SOKOL HALL

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

LODGE NO. 201, NELSONVILLE - BLEIBLERVILLE

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. 172, PASADENA Friday, Sept. 29—Polka Lovers Klub of

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

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