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

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 October 25, 1995 ISSN-07458800 VOLUME 83 NUMBER 41

55th Annual Observance

State Fair of Texas Celebrates zecit D The American and Czech National The 55th Annual American Czechoslovak Day was observed on Sunday, Anthems were by John Mensik (25) with musical accompaniment by the 26-memOctober 8 at the Texas State Fair in Dallas.

The celebration was coordinated by the ber Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra American Czech Culture Society. Since under the direction of Cyrill "Sid" 1928, the principal activity of the Pokladnik (84).

Special guests American Czech included Mrs. Culture Society has Dagmar Lastovecka, been the planning and the Honorable Mayor production of this of the City of Brno, annual celebration.

Moravia, Czech Groups taking part in Republic, who was this year's festivities accompanied by an included the SPJST, KJT, KJZT, RVOS, 11-member delegaSVPS, WFLA, tion. Brno was desAmer-ican SOKOL ignated as the sister Organ - i zation, city of Dallas several Catholic Czech Club, years ago.

Circle of Czech The Honorable Mayor of Brno DagThe Czech Day Women, Cath-olic mar Lastoveca, left, addresses fair program included a Czech Club His-tori- goers. She is accompanied by her SOKOL athletic percal Society, and the associate, Jana Sancova. formance, Ceska Dallas/Brno Sister Beseda Dancers Cities Organization. This years' Czech accompanied by the Dallas Czech Day was dedicated to Bob Zvolanek Concert Orchestra, a Promenade of (130), past president of the State Fair of Czech Kroj (National Dress), the Dallas Texas Czech Day in 1979-80. Bertha Czech Singers directed by Bob Liska Podhrasky (130) is the current president of (84); accordion music and Sing-A-Long the State Fair of Texas Czech Day. with Johnny Divin (51), David Slovak, Master of Ceremonies was Calvin Kevin Christensen, Joe Sykora (88), Ray Chervenka (47), and the Program Dlabaj (84), Norbert Blazek, Gena Director was Larry Laznovsky (135). Churchill, and Johnny Hubacek.

Honorary Council to the Czech Republic Special awards were presented to the Jerry Bartos (130), addressed the gatherCzech-American King and Queen (oldest ing. gentleman and lady of Czech descent).

Temple Mayor Issues Czech Heritage Week Proclamation

City of Temple Mayor J.W. Perry, joined by SPJST officials at the Home Office in Temple, issues a proclamation declaring October 22 - 28 as Czech Heritage Week in Temple. This coincides with Czech Heritage Week in Texas, a statewide resolution enacted by the Texas House and Senate last June. Pictured with Mayor Perry, from left, are Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, Supreme Lodge Secretary'freasurer Lanita Anglin, Supreme Lodge Vice President Leonard Mikeska, Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar and Supreme Lodge Legal Advisor Sidney Klein Mayor Perry is a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. Proclamation appears on page 3.

Mary Polasek, at 89, was crowned queen, and Charles Peter,at the age of 84, was crowned king. The longest married couple of Czech descent in attendance was Anton and Adela Kaska, who have been married for 55 years.

The Vanek Polka Band of Dallas under the direction of Al Vanek provided music for the afternoon, playing many of the old Czech favorites and electrifying the crowd with their lively polka and waltz selections. The members of this

orchestra have 115 years of combined musical experience.

Festivities concluded with a Retreat Flag Ceremony held at the end of the day in front of the Hall of State Building.

(Editor's Note: Thanks to Richard Pavlasek of Austin and Ida Schulz (84) of the American Czech Culture Society for contributing to the above article. Accompanying photos by Richard Pavlasek) —SPJST-

It's What's Inside That Counts.. .

Johnny Divin, Ray Dlabaj and Joe Sykora pause between songs at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas on Sunday, October 8, 1995.

Lodge 196, Houston - West hosted a packed house for the grand opening of their new lodge hall on Sunday, October 8. See photo essay on pages 8 and 9.

2/VESTNIK-Wednesday, October 18, 1995

Topping Czech itkHeritage Week

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

VESTNIK (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the second week of June and third week of August by VESTNIK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $14 per year, beginning July 1, non-members only. Members fee is paid as part of the insurance fee collected by the Supreme Lodge SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices.

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OFFICERS HOWARD LESHIKAR PRESIDENT Office Phone: (817) 773-1575 Home Phone: (817) 771-1359

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SIDNEY KACIR LEGAL ADVISOR Office Phone: (817) 778-5228 P.O. Box 5119 Temple, Texas 76505

DIRECTORS ANDREW VAVRA DISTRICT I Home Phone: (409) 272-8043 Rt. 2, Box 37, Caldwell, TX 77836

WILLIE E. KOHUTEK DISTRICT II Home Phone: (817) 593-4115 Rt. 2, Box 320, Buckholts, TX 76518

CYRILL (SID) POKLADNIK DISTRICT III Office Phone: (214) 741-1874 2924 Elm St., Dallas, TX 75226 Home Phone: (214) 686-8604 Home: 3924 Barnes Bridge Rd. Dallas, TX 75228

STANLEY BROZ DISTRICT IV Home Phone: (915) 442-3271 P.O. Box 33, Lowake, TX 76855

LOUIS HANUS DISTRICT V Home Phone: (713) 686-6160 4006 Ascot Ln., Houston, TX 77092

MATT S. VANEK DISTRICT VI Home Phone: (512) 578-2687 1009 Northgate, Victoria, TX 77904

BOB BAYER DISTRICT VII Home Phone: (210) 216-7954 Route Four, Box 166, Floresville, Texas 78114 PUBLICATION COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - FLOYD KOSTELKA, ROUTE ONE, BOX 24-A, DIME BOX, TX 77853 (409) 884-0112 DISTRICT II - LAVERNE CABLA, 10612 OSCAR SCHOOL ROAD, TEMPLE, TX 76501 (817) 985-2354 DISTRICT III - BESSIE PETR, V. CHMN., 5406 MORNINGSIDE, DALLAS, TX 75206 - (214) 8263557 DISTRICT IV - ANGELINE KRISTINEK, CHMN., ROUTE 7, BOX 834, LUBBOCK, TX 79401 - (806) 763-0047 DISTRICT V - LORENDA BALDWIN, ROUTE 7, BOX 15, ALVIN, TX 77511 - (713) 585-4118 DISTRICT VI - HELEN KELNER, 911 AVE. K, ROSENBERG, TX 77471 - (713) 342-2624 DISTRICT VII - BETTY JURICA, ROUTE 2, BOX 899, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78410 - (512) 2659018 BY-LAW COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - DONNIE VICTORICK, P.O. BOX 85, SNOOK, TX 77878 - (409) 272-3265 DISTRICT II - RONNIE RIEGER, ROUTE 1, BOX 87-B, COUPLAND, TX 78615 - (512) 365-2000 DISTRICT III - JOHNNIE KRIZAN, SCTY., ROUTE 2, WEST, TX, 76691 - (817) 826-5882 DISTRICT IV - ERNEST KRISTINEK, JR., ROUTE 2, BOX 99, LITTLEFIELD, TX 79339 (806) 299-1264

DISTRICT V - MILDRED HOLEMAN, CHMN., 1006 CHANTILLY LN.. HOUSTON, TX 77018 (713) 683-0018 DISTRICT VI - MICHAEL AHLSTROM, VICE CHAIRMAN, 407 TAOS STREET, VICTORIA, TX 77904 (512) 578-3279 DISTRICT VII - DOMINIC F. NETEK, SR., 3907 SKYLARK, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78210 - (512) 532-3916 FINANCE COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - ERNEST WENTRCEK, V. CHMN., 1530 BENNETT, BRYAN, TX 77802 - (409) 8224226 DISTRICT II - ARLEEN MAYEUX. 5314 QUAIL HOLLOW DRIVE, TEMPLE, TX 76502 - (817) 986-2952 DISTRICT III - AL KERCHO, 2444 STONEGATE DR. NORTH, BEDFORD, TX 76021 - (817) 282-5065 DISTRICT IV - HERMAN D. WEISE, 6006 FM HWY. 765, SAN ANGELO, TX 76905 - (915) 6539890 DISTRICT V - ALVIN J. SEFCIK, 1409 AUSTIN, LaMARQUE, TX 77568 - (409) 935-3919 DISTRICT VI - RITA VANEK, SCTY., P.O. BOX 901, EL CAMPO, TX 77437 - (409) 543-6220 DISTRICT VII - MONTA FOSTER, CHMN., 911 E. GONZALES, YOAKUM, TX 77995 - (512) 7415471 (H); (512) 293-5624 (Ranch) INSURANCE COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - SUSAN SKRABANEK, ROUTE 2, BOX 13, CALDWELL, TX 77836 - (409) 272-3440 DISTRICT II - LADIS NAVRATIL, 1 E. YOUNG, TEMPLE, TX 76501 - (817) 773-4644 DISTRICT III - BEN JARMA, CHMN., 9512 LEASIDE DR., DALLAS, TX 75238 - (214) 348-1514 DISTRICT IV - LEONARD JANSA, V. CHMN., 6617 PLAINVIEW DRIVE, SAN ANGELO, TX 76905 (915) 651-8045.

DISTRICT V - HELEN HEGWOOD, SECTY., 6702 LINDY ANN LN., HOUSTON, TX 77008 (713) 864-0489 DISTRICT VI - JEROME J. HLAVATY, BOX 174, LOLITA, TX 77971 - (512) 874-4461 DISTRICT VII - POLLY BAYER, ROUTE 4, BOX 166, FLORESVILLE, TX 78114 - (210) 216-7954 STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR FRANK KLINKOVSKY, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, TX 76503 - (817) 773-1575 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR JONI LANGE, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, TX 76503 - (817) 773-1575 DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I - SUSAN SKRABANEK, RT. 2, BOX 13, CALDWELL, TX 77836 - (409) 272-3440 DISTRICT II - PATSY KOSLOVSKY, 7274 BERGER RD, TEMPLE, TX 76501 (817) 984-0328 DISTRICT III - BESSIE PETR, 5406 MORNINGSIDE, DALLAS, TX 75206- (214) 826-3557 DISTRICT IV - SANDRA JANSA, 6617 PLAINVIEW, SAN ANGELO, TX 76904 - (915) 651-8045 DISTRICT V - MARIE STAYTON, 1281 GULEVIEW, BAY CITY, TX 77414 - (409) 245-4773 DISTRICT VI - MARCY DOROTIK, 1205-C VERDE ST., BRYAN, TX 77802 - (409) 779-2013 DISTRICT VII - SUSAN BOHNENBERGER, P.O. BOX 1891, SEGUIN, TEXAS 78155 - (210) 372-4955 LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM

Dorothy Pechal, Museum Curator Office: (817) 773-1575, P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76502

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DEADLINE FOR MATERIAL TO BE ACCEPTED FOR THE FOLLOWING ISSUE IS WEDNESDAY. TO FAX YOUR NEWS ITEMS, PLEASE SEND MESSAGES TO (817) 774-7447.

Take Your Pick ...

It's been incredible lately-the number of SPJST-related big events that have been taking place. The coming weekend is no exception. On Sunday, October 29, District Seven hosts their Annual Fall Fun Day at Lodge 107, Floresville.

Registration for the event, which includes dinner and a variety of contests, is 11 a.m.

Also on Sunday, those of you in and around Houston will want to join the good folks at Lodge 88, Houston as they cap Czech Heritage Week in Texas with their big annual Czech Day Celebration. See their advertisement on page 15 for details.

Finally, those of you in the vicinity of Temple and Academy this Sunday are invited to Lodge 177, Academy where they will be hosting their Second Annual Senior Citizens' Day. The program starts at three and will include a prize drawing and free dance.

In addition, several lodges will be hosting special Halloween dances or parties.

Check the local lodge letters and lodge listings on page 15 for a family-oriented event in your area .. *** The Czech's In the Mail ...

The Vestnik recently received notice that the School of Independent Learning at the University of Texas is offering two courses in the Czech language by mail. Czech 506 and 507 are designed to help beginners develop proficiency in understanding, reading, writing and speaking Czech.

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By using the texts, study guide, and cassette tapes, students are able to learn Czech in their own home. Upon completion of each course, the student earns five hours of college credit. Both courses are redesigned by Dr. Kevin Hannan of the University of Texas, Austin and they include information on the contemporary colloquial language and on Moravian pronunciation.

For more information on studying Czech by correspondence course, write to: The University of Texas at Austin Independent Learning P.O. Box 7700 Austin, Texas 78713-7700 or call toll free 1-800-252-3461. *** Lodge 18, Elgin Celebrates There was a little fire at Lodge 18, Elgin this past Sunday, October 22 .. .

But don't worry-everything is okay. All that burned was the note on their building. A wonderful crowd of more than 500 turned out for Lodge 18's note-burning celebration, which included a dinner, special program and dance with music by Harry Czarnek. Congratulations to all of the members, committee chairmen and officers on this achievement and thank you for your warm hospitality. This was my first chance to see the lodge hall since the remodeling-and let me tell you, the place looked great. Look for celebration photos in next week's Vesmik.

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The previous SPJST Member Services Directory listed

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member businesses and services.

Even at that, we realize that many members who could have been included did not make it into the directory...

The 1996 SPJST Member Services Directory will be printed as a part of a special edition of the Vestnik in January 1996.

As its name suggests, the SPJST Member Services Directory is a listing of SPJST members who are in positions to provide various products and services for other SPJST members.

There is no charge for directory listings and the only prerequisite is that you are an SPJST member. In compiling the directory, we want to make every attempt to include the broadest range of service providers-everything from accountants and auto mechanics to musicians, beauticians and physicians.

And certainly, this applies to those of you who have home-based businesses and those who deliver home health care or companion care to senior citizens and/or childcare services. The whole idea is based on "members helping members."

Only those listings which are deemed "questionable" or those which promote life insurance or other products available through the SPJST, will not be printed in the directory.

Please note that if you participated in the Summer-Fall 1995 SPJST Member Services Directory, you do not need to resubmit your informationonly changes and/or corrections.

Send your business cards or basic information, including your name, name and address of business, service or product provided and phone number to:

SPJST Member Services Directory c/o The Vestnik P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 - 0100

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From the Secretary Treasurer's Office Scott & ,VE:te Express Home Prescription Services Ready to Serve SPJST Members Over the past few months, certificate holders have been familiarizing themselves with a new program offered by Scott & White Prescription Services and SPJST. The response has been overwhelming! Many of you have called the customer service line at Scott & White Prescription Services for prescription prices and for more information on how

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the plan works.

If you would like more information on this new member benefit, please call a customer service representative at (817) 742-0550 or (800) 707-3477. Remember that this program is available only to SPJST certificate holders. Scott & White Prescription Services looks forward to serving you in the near future.

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the Insurance Committee

SPJST Insurance Committee to 1 eet Attention of All Members: The Insurance Committee will meet Saturday, November 11, 1995, at 9 a.m. at the SPJST Home Office in Temple, Texas.

If you have any suggestions or changes to the By-laws in connection with the Insurance Committee, please submit such changes to your respective District Insurance Committee person listed below: Insurance Committee: District One Susan Skrabanek Route Two, Box 13 Caldwell, Texas 77835

District Four Leonard Jansa, Vice Chairman 6617 Plainview Drive San Angelo, Texas 79605

District Two Ladis Navratil One East Young Temple, Texas 76501

District Seven Polly Bayer Route Four, Box 166 Floresville, Texas 78114

District Three Ben Jarma, Chairman 9512 Leaside Drive Dallas, Texas 75238

Fraternally, Helen Hegwood, Secretary

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City of Temple

Proclamation Whereas, Texans of Czech descent have made significant and lasting contributions to our State's prosperity, heritage, and culture; Whereas, among the many Czechs who distinguished themselves fighting for the cause of freedom during the Texas Revolution were George Fisher and Frederick Lemsky, both of whom demonstrated unflinching bravery in their service to the fledgling republic; Whereas, beginning in the late 1840s, Czech settlers came in increasing numbers to the Lone Star State; gravitating to the rich soil of the blacklands and upper coastal plains belts from Denton to Brownsville, these industrious pioneers created close-knit communities that kept intact their unique old-world customs while adapting to the challenges of a new land; Whereas, Czechs are renowned for their exemplary work ethic and love of democracy and have established standards of excellence as both private and public citizens to which all can aspire; Whereas, the second largest ethnic group in Texas, individuals of Czech descent now number nearly one million; Czech also is the State's third most popular spoken language and was introduced into the curriculum of the University of Texas in 1915; and Whereas, for generations, Texans of Czech extraction have made many notable contributions, both cultural and historic, to the betterment of our State and community, and their many accomplishments in this regard are truly worthy of special recognition.

District Five Helen Hegwood, Secretary 6702 Lindyann Lane Houston, Texas 77008

Now, therefore, I, J.W. Petry, Mayor of the City of Temple, Texas, do hereby proclaim the Week of October 22-28, 1995, as

District Six Jerome J. Hlavaty Box 174 Lolita, Texas 77971

in the City of Temple, Texas, and I encourage all citizens to recognize the significant and lasting contributions made to our community and to the entire State of Texas by persons of Czech descent.

In testimony whereof I witness my hand and the Seal of the City of Temple, Texas, this the 18th day of October, 1995.

"Czech Heritage Week"

J. W. Perry, Mayor ATTEST: Clydette Entzminger City Secretary

—SPJST-

Fun and Important SPJST Dates

October 29

Senior Citizens Day at Lodge 177, Academy

October 29

District Seven Family Fun Day at Lodge 107, Floresville

October 29 November 4 November 11 November 18

Czech Day Celebration at Lodge 88, Houston Lodge 29, Taylor Tarok Tournament

St. John High School in Ennis Receives SPJST Czech Language Allocation Ronald J. Cook, principal of St. John High School in Ennis, left, accepts a check for $600 from SPJST District Three Director and Supreme Lodge Chairman Sid Pokladnik. The gift was awarded as part of the SPJST's long-running program of providing cash grants to further the teaching and study of the Czech language in Texas.

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

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INTEREST TES

SPJST MORTGAGE

ANNUITY I

INTEREST 'TES

(Certificates Issued Prior to 4-1-93)

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

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

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

INTEREST RATE FOR UNIVERSAL LIFE 7.15% 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 Mortgages on Qualified Owner-Operated Business Real Estate 8.75% for 10 years 9.00 % for 11 to 15 years

Please note that the annual allocations set up by the SPJST for the study of the Czech language currently have funds available to qualifying groups. A total of $8,000 is annually made available for the teaching of the Czech language—with or without credit. The following funding levels generally apply: • Universities are allocated $1,000; • Colleges are allocated $800; • High schools are allocated $600; • and SPJST lodges teaching informal Czech classes are allocated $200 per class.

The allocations will remain available until December 31, or until the allocation is depleted. Anyone interested in obtaining funding for a Czech class at any of these levels is encouraged to contact the President's Office at the SPJST Home Office at 1 (800) 7277578, or by writing: SPJST "Czech Language Program" P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 Thank you for your attention and support of this worthwhile program.

—SPJST-

4/VESTNIK—Wednesday, October 25, 1995

Around the Districts

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

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

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

DISTRICT SEVEN Robert J. Bayer Position: Director, 2 years Past District Position: District Director Employment: Shipping and Sales, E.G. Hendrix Co. Favorite Saying: "Let's do it."

Favorite Food: All Food Spouse: Pauline Jane Children: Robert, Roxanne, and Wendy Frances McDonald Position: President, 1 year Employment: Transportation Clerk with Coastal Refining and Marketing , Inc. Favorite Saying: "Oh my gosh."

Favorite Food: Onion Children: Frances Faye Glen Pruski Position: First Vice President and District FAC, 9 years Employment: Manager and Owner with Automotive Service Equipment Co. Favorite Saying: "A smile never killed anyone."

Favorite Food: Beef T-Bone steak Spouse: Wendy Children: Lian Bettie V. House Position: Second Vice President, 3 years Employment: Bookkeeper with Brauchle Farm, Inc. Favorite Saying: "Love your neigh-

bor like thyself."

Favorite Food: Coconut creme pie Spouse: Lloyd Children: Richard and Sandra Betty Jurica Position: Secretary, 34 years Employment: Sales Representaive with Slavonic Mutual Fire Insurance Association Favorite Saying: "Never say no.

If there is a will, there is a way."

Favorite Food: Kolaches Spouse: Edwin Children: Frances, Dorothy and Kathryn Ernest Jasek Position: Treasurer, 13 years Employment: Retired as letter carrier with U.S. Postal Service Favorite Saying: "Bez prace nejsou kolace."

Favorite Food: Kolaches Spouse: Deceased Children: Douglas, Noreen and John Susan Bohnenberger Position: District Youth Counselor, 3 years Employment: President/Administrative Assistant with Altex Landscaping Construction, Inc. Favorite Saying: "Smile—it's contagious."

Favorite Food: Lobster with drawn butter Spouse: Glenn Children: Stacey, Whitney and Mark

District Six Fraternal Festival Set for October 29 in Moravia 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

1897, the SPJST has worked to ensure the financial security of its members and its fraternal commitment to the communities where SPJST members live and work.

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Make SPJST your first choice when purchasing life insurance.

Contact your local sales representatives for an appointment.

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 107, Floresville to Host District Seven Fall Meeting and Fun Day The SPJST District Seven Fall Meeting and Family Fun Day will be hosted by Lodge 107, Floresville on October 29, 1995.

There will be a short business meeting. The hosting lodge is in charge of the meal. Please take a count at your next meeting for those from your lodge planning to attend. Please send this information to: Sister Bettie House 1721 Continental Drive Pleasanton, Texas 78064 or call the information to her at (210) 281-8246.

Each lodge is asked to bring a door prize. A raffle prize, not to exceed $20, is also requested from each lodge. Soft drinks will be available. No beer will be served. Meal tickets will be $2.50.

The meeting will be held at the SPJST Hall in Floresville.

Lodge

Registration for the meeting is at 11 a.m. A short meeting will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. following the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call of officers and introduction of guests. The site of the Spring Meeting will also be selected.

Lunch will be at 12:30 p.m.

After lunch, the following activities have been scheduled for your enjoyment: kolache contest (fruit only), needlework contest, Christmas ornament contest (for youth), horseshoe contest, dominoes/progressive 42 contest, and youth games, such as washers, bunco, etc.

Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third places.

Everyone is invited to attend and have a good time as it will be a fun day for all.

Submitted by, Betty Jurica District Seven Secretary

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Letters Section

Lodge 6, Cottonwood to Host Appreciation Party on November 4 Dear Members and Workers, I am writing to let all of you know that there will be an appreciation party for all the people that worked any time or place in the past year. This includes workers that helped at reunions, parties, weddings, clean-ups, the picnic and Westfest.

Registration will start at 11 a.m. on

29, Taylor Hosts Tarok Tournament on November 4

Lodge The District Seven Fall Meeting and Fun Day will be this Sunday, October 29 at Lodge 107, Floresville —SPJST-

p.m. Vernon Drozd, Gil Baca and the Musicians will play from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

The Seventh Annual Tarok Tournament will be held at SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor on Saturday, November 4, 1995.

Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. and play begins at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is

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Saturday, November 4. A catered noon meal will be served at 12:30 p.m. There will be door prizes for those who register and games all afternoon and free drinks.

For those who cannot make the noon meal, there will also be a supper.

If you are just one person that worked, your spouse and family are also invited.

Hope to see all of you for a day of fun at Lodge 6, Cottonwood.

Fraternally yours, Robert Dobecka Fraternal Activities Coordinator

—SPJSTwelcome. Entry fee is $15 per player, which includes the noon meal, snacks, winners' prizes and door prizes.

Please register your name with Franklin Schlesinger at (512) 365-7324 or write to 1218 West Seventh Street in Taylor, Texas 76574. This will help us to estimate our food supply.

We are looking forward to seeing you at the tournament.

Fraternally, Franklin Schlesinger Tarok Chairman

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Lodge 18, Elgin Selects Bill Schmidt as Fraternalist of the Year At their regular September meeting, members of Lodge 18, Elgin selected Brother W. W. (Bill) Schmidt as their Fraternalist of the Year.

Brother Bill Schmidt Schmidt, a resident of Elgin, Texas, has been active in the lodge home some 20 years. At present, he is in charge of the refreshment bar.

Brother Schmidt retired from the post office after serving 36 years. He is married to the former Alma Scott. Their family numbers two daughters and sonsin-law, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Submitted by, Dollie Hajda Lodge 18 President —SPJST-

Lodge 47, Seaton Sets Annual Meeting for November 5 Dear Brothers and Sisters, I failed to state the time of the next lodge meeting. It will be at 1 p.m. on Sunday, November 5, 1995. The nurse will be present to discuss the medications that you take and if a combination of two or more is good or bad. So if you have any questions, be at Seaton Star Hall at 1 p.m.

After this presentation, the regular routine meeting will continue. We also will be electing the officers for 1996 and the delegates to the SPJST Convention to be held in Arlington in June, 1996. So if you wish to vote, be sure you have your local dues paid for through November.

Remember, Sunday, November 5, 1995, at 1 p.m. at Seaton Star Hall for the Annual Meeting.

Fraternally, Dorothy Pechal, Reporter —SPJST-

Seaton Choral Group Schedules Performances Dear Brothers and Sisters, We voted at the last practice to go to the S.P.J.S.T Rest Home No. 1 at Taylor and also to the Bur-Mont Nursing Center in Temple. Our next practice will be Tuesday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Seaton Star Hall. So please try to come and sing the songs that have been picked to sing at these rest homes to entertain their residents.

The S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in Taylor engagement is on Sunday, November 26, 1995, at 3 p.m. It is always a delight to see the residents there and their activity director. She likes to sing along with us.

The Bur-Mont Nursing Center date is set for Tuesday, November 28 at 7:30 p.m. If you have a relative residing there, come and be there, too.

Mark your calendars so you don't miss out.

Fraternally, Dorothy Pechal —SPJST-

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Your pennies (and dollars) are

Presented below are some of the members who previously received SPJST Scholarships. Throughout the duration of the 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive, the Vestnik will be providing updates on past scholarship recipients and what they are now doing. Collectively, they are all members of what we refer to as the "SP League," or "Scholarship Program League."

Barbara Ann Reznik received an SPJST Scholarship in 1991 and graduated cum laude from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1994 with a degree in Aid Finance. At gradua- 1111108..._ tion she was recognized as the university's Outstanding Finance and Economics Graduate. She is now employed with Milliman and Robertson Benefits Consulting Firm in Dallas, Texas.

Barbara is a member of Lodge 84, Dallas.

* SP League *

Lodge 84, Dallas Reports on October Meeting Dear Members, Three minutes after 7:30 p.m., our President Justine Yeager called the meeting to order. No corrections were necessary after Secretary Salac read the minutes of the last meeting which were accepted.

Correspondence came from the American Heart Association. Thank-you cards were received from the families of Brother Frank Kocian and Brother Johnny Pokladnik. A letter came from Kroger's giving the amount of money the lodge accumulated from the sales tickets.

A letter was also received from Supreme Lodge SPJST. Reports were presented by the Special Committee and Hall Rental. Youth Leader Bessie Petr reported the beseda was danced at the Texas State Fair by the youth and teen members. They will meet October 29 for a Halloween party and will hold their meeting. She said the following first place winners of SPJST State competition will attend and perform at the State Fraternal Congress: Kalla

* SP League *

Layne C. Dusek received an SPJST Scholarship in 1989 and graduated with honors and as a member of the Golden Key National Honor Society from the University of Texas at Austin in 1993 with degrees in Psychology and Special Education She is now employed with the Austin Independent School District as a special education teacher and cheerleading coach.

In addition to her duties with the Austin I.S.D., Layne is also a freelance writer for the Holt, Rinehart and Winston publishing company.

Layne is a member of Lodge 88, Houston. * SP League *

Nothing astonishes men as much as common sense and plain dealing.

—Ralph Waldo Emerson

Your Gift of $1 or More Will Help Enable Many of Our Younger Members Achieve a Higher Education SPJST members are encouraged to support the 1995 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive.

The progress of The drive will be costed at regular intervals in the iiiestip ik. The names of ali donors ,will also be published. Amounts donated will not be inciuded. Send your contributions to SPJST Scholarship Fund c/o 100 Pennies Drive; P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503.

hawn J. Roznovsky received an SPJST Scholarship in 1991 and is scheduled to graduate in December 1995 with a degree in Accounting. A member of the Dean's List and several honorary societies, Shawn was also recognized as a Distinguished Student at Texas A&M He is also the co-founder of a new Christian fraternity at Texas A&M called Beta Upsilon Chi. The organization currently has more than 100 members. For the past two summers, he has interned with both Exxon and Tenneco.

"I am extremely grateful for the wonderful opportunities SPJST has given me through the years," he writes. "I made a lot of great friends through the youth program, including camp. I am also grateful for the generous scholarship I received from SPJST that helped aid in my dream of attending Texas A&M University.

Thank you!

Shawn is a member of Lodge 88, Houston.

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"We're bunking on gst.!:zture

our youth!"

Jenifer West Drabek received an SPJST Scholarship in 1988 and graduated cum laude from Baylor University in 1992 with a degree in Secondary Education. She is currently employed with University High School in Waco as an English teacher.

"I'm very grateful for the experiences SPJST gave me," she writes. "These experiences, in addition to the scholarship, helped me to become a successful member of society."

Jenifer is a member of Lodge 67, Schulenburg.

* SP League *

If you are a past scholarship recipient and did not receive a biographical update form and would like to be included, please contact Barbara Wright in the President's Office at 1(800) 72-SPJST.

6/VESTNIK—Wednesday, October 25, 1995 Kenney, Jamilyn Novak, Meribeth Novak—each are first place winners in individual talent competition. State King C.J. Novak will attend. Also attending will be winners of the state group talent competition—C.J. Novak, J.J. Novak, Meribeth Novak and Neal Andreason.

House Committee chairman Salac reported the cooler and air conditioning unit have been checked. He replaced four bulb covers over the dance floor, painted the handicap sign and also mowed the grass. A busy man he is!

Sunshine Committee sent get-well cards to Lloyd Baker, Jr., Emil Bolcik, Jr., Lillie Jarma, Olga Patak and Joe Tydlaska. Congratulation cards were sent to David and Susan Gaiser and Steve and Anne Scott Cowan. Each have new babies to love.

Brother Emil Petr, Lodge 84 Sales Representative, placed number one in District Three as of September 30. We congratulate him and thank him for putting so much effort into this important job.

Congratulations to Fraternal Activities Coordinator Faye Rejcek, who is the Lodge 84 Fraternalist of the Year. A big thank you for a job well done.

The Dallas-Ennis Fraternal Council will meet at our lodge on November 9 at 7:30 p.m. with Lodge 84 as the host. You are invited!

The next lodge meeting is November 20. President Yeager would like you to attend and vote on who has been nominated to serve your lodge as an officer by the nominating committee which consists of Sister Bessie Petr, Sister Faye Rejcek, and Brother Bennie Gerlick.

On November 4, enjoy music by the Sulac Band for dancing and the Vrazels are here on November 18. On December 2, the Vaneks will play and on December 16 is the Country Boys. See you on the dance floor.

Fraternally, Rose Scott —SPJST-

Lodge 88, Houston

Reports on Activities The big Sunday that you have been hearing about so much is here, and that is Lodge 88 Annual Czech Day this Sunday, October 29. It starts with a turkey dinner at 11 a.m. Our popular Choral Club and Lodge Orchestra will perform at 12:30 p.m. in the ballroom and the Clarence Baca Orchestra will perform at the Gazebo from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be various booths. The program and entertainment begins at 2 p.m. Then at 5 p.m., the Grand March of Czech costumes will start followed by a free dance with the Vrazels Orchestra playing until 9 p.m. The Birthday Club will appreciate your pastry donations.

Congratulations to winners in insurance sales for September: Victor Janak, Sr., Vincent Hegwood and Edna Wehring.

The Grand Opening of Lodge 196, Northwest was a great success! It was beautiful weather, an excellent dinner, good entertainment and many guests!

Much credit is due to Evelyn Mikeska, President Robert Castillo and their good helpers. Editor Brian Vanicek was busy taking pictures. The Supreme Lodge was well-represented: President Howard Leshikar, Vice President Leonard Mikeska and Mrs. Mikeska, and Secretary-Treasurer Lanita Anglin and Mr. Anglin.

Lodge 88, Houston Hosts Czech Day This Sunday Vtame vas na! Czech Day at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston is Sunday, October 29, 1995. Lodge 88 is located at 1435 Beall in Houston.

A turkey dinner with the trimmings will be served from 11 a.m. til ? The cost will be $6 for adults and $4 for children. The Birthday Club Sisters will also have their "famous" pastry available.

The Lodge 88 Orchestra and Choral Group will perform at 12:30 p.m.

Auction and food booths will be set up Congratulations to Karl Lindemann who was elected the lodge fraternalist of the year. Karl has been active for many years being on the board of trustees for years and also its chairman and serving on committees, especially Social Night, being its chairman one time. He was delegate to several conventions and participated in lodge activities.

Youth Leader Barbara Linney announced that the kitchen in open on Bingo Night Thursdays. This is handled by the youth which I think is wonderful.

They serve hamburgers, nachos, sandwiches, etc. I will be seeing you on Bingo Thursdays!

Youth Counselor Marie Stayton announces a district Halloween Party at Lodge 142 on Saturday, October 28 at 7 p.m. and hopes you can come!

President of the Men's Club Thomas Marsh presented the lodge with a check for $600. Great, isn't it!

George W. Ermis, brother of our past president Jerry Ermis, was a guest at our October meeting. He is from Schulenburg.

Congratulations to anniversary celebrants, Ronald and Cindy Havemann, Jimmie and Julie Anders, and Johnny and Mary Kosut. It was the 49th for Johnny and Mary and they were the donors of the refreshments.

Get-well greetings go to Bernice Wahlberg, Della Miksch, Doris Knapick, Frank Krotky (of Weimar), Agnes Gerlich, Franklin Bravanec, Tom Jecemenek, Bill Mikeska, and Tony Jenero and Mrs. Jenero. I hope all of you will get well real soon!

Entertainment Chairman Viola Cox announces there is one more dance in October: this Saturday with Jack Melick.

The dances in November are: Texas Brew on the 3rd, Central Texas Sounds on the 4th, Knights of Dixie on the 11th, Guy Lombardo Royal Canadians with Al Pierson on Sunday, the 12th from 5 to 9 p.m., Buddy Kirk on the 17th, Jodie Mikula on the 18th, and Jack Melick on the 25th.

Fraternally, Tillie Helmcamp —SPJST-

Lodge 88, Houston

Birthday Sisters Report on October Meeting The meeting was called to order by President Lowrina Lindemann. The roll was called.

Due to the absence of Secretary Rita

outside the building. Clarence Baca will perform at the Gazebo from 1 to 4 p.m.

The Czech Day program and entertainment begins at 2 p.m. A parade of costumes and the grand march are scheduled for 5 p.m. The evening dance with music by the Vrazels will be from 5 to 9 p.m.

Submitted by, Marie Stayton First Vice President —SPJSTAlexander, the minutes of our last meeting were not read. Vice President Kathy Trefell served as the Pro Tern.

Treasurer Lillie Spies gave her report.

Discussion about our Christmas party was held. Officers and board members and their spouses will be invited. The president will call the staff and give a report at our next meeting.

In November, we will have a covered dish the first Wednesday and sandwiches and salad the second Wednesday.

Sunshine Chairman Mary Kosut reported on the cards sent to those who are ill and to those celebrating birthdays.

A memorial was sent in Alma McNaspy's name to the Cancer Clinic at Northwest Memorial Hospital.

Georgia Buchanan is home from the hospital. We hope that she is doing well.

Estelle Kelly is having tests run. Della Mitsch is in Spring Branch and Pearl Hanka is at Parkway Memorial in Weimar, Texas.

Calcutta winners were Kathy Trefell and Inez Jeans. Virginia Hale also won a prize.

Lillie Spies asked for cakes for Czech Day and she will need helpers. The president asked anyone who could to come help in the kitchen. They need lots of workers to help make this a great day.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Mary Kosut and Mary Krippner.

The prayer was given. Then the meeting was adjourned.

Fraternally, Kathy Trefell —SPJST-

Lodge 92, Fort Worth

Reports on Activities Dear Members and Friends, In the past letter, I said more news would be in my next letter. So I better start telling you about it. First of all, lots of members and friends have been asking when we will have the Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six play here again. It has been some time so now I will let you know that they will be here on November 26. This will be the Sunday evening after Thanksgiving Day. So plan to be here and be sure to mark your calendar. This will be after the Thanksgiving dinner so if you have gained some weight, you may be able to lose it dancing to the fine music. Fritz Hodde is from the Austin area—a place called Pflugerville, Texas.

At this time, I have not heard of anyone who is sick so we are glad that most are feeling fairly good. Our daughter Carol Everett who lives in Cape Canaveral is doing well after several days in the hospital. From August to October,

she has had 14 units of blood. The bleeding has stopped so we hope that soon she will be able to come home for a visit.

She really went through a lot of sickness.

We want to congratulate our members Frank and Josephine Prochaska on their 48 years of married life. Frank and Josephine went to grade and high school here and graduated from North Side High School. They were married at Saint Thomas Catholic Church. Frank is a car salesman, but he is about to retire.

Josephine is the former Josephine Vitek.

Both Frank and Josephine are good workers in the SPJST and also in the church.

They lived many years in Fort Worth.

They now live in a lake home at Eagle Mountain Lake in Azle, Texas. They were blessed with three children, son Frank, Jr., daughter Janie and daughter Alice. They also have several grandchildren. Frank and Josephine are both members of Lodge 92 and also of other organizations. We extend congratulations to both of you and wish you many years of happiness in the future.

Remember the dances at our Lodge 92. On October 28 from 8 to 12 p.m., the Halloween dance with country band The Firemen to play. Be sure to wear your costume; prizes will be given out.

November 4 is the harvest dance sponsored by the St. George Catholic Church.

Always remember any SPJST lodge is a safe place to go to have a good evening of entertainment. Stay happy and always read the Vestnik for news that the good reporters write each week.

P.S. "Your daughter has fingers like lightning bolts," the piano teacher told the student's mother "You mean because they are so fast?" asked the mother "No," she said, "because they never strike twice in the same place."

Fraternally, Carl W. Zich, Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge 154, Fort Worth

Reports on October Meeting Dear Members and Friends, Our meeting on October 15 was called to order by our President Brother Jerry Milan. He welcomed our guests, Sister Ann Banfi of Chicago, who is visiting her family after attending her granddaughter's wedding on Saturday, and Brother Hank Banfi.

We were led to the Pledge of Allegiance by Brother Jerry and we remained standing for a moment of silent prayer for our deceased members, Sister Angilina Polasek, Sister Anita (Abrecht) Cantrell and Brother Edward J. Burda.

May they rest in eternal peace.

Secretary Mary Renfro's minutes and financial reports and Treasurer Anna Johnson's reports were approved, as read.

Brother Milan gave us some highlights on the Convention coming up in June. A motion was made and passed to get a fullpage ad. The time is really flying by.

Sister Jeanie Mason reported she has some new members signed up.

Brother Milan also reported on the Sokol's participation at Czech Day at the State Fair and the meeting with the Delegates of Brno. Eight of our youth club members also attended. Sister Rose Steinman participated in the kroj contest.

Wednesday, October 25, 1995—VESTNIK/7 She makes a big hit wherever she goes.

Her kroj did come from the Czech Republic.

Our annual lodge and Sokol Halloween Party will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31.

Before the meeting closed, we got quite a few joining in on the 100 Pennies Scholarship fund. Thank you.

The meeting adjourned to refreshments and the football game.

Our next meeting will be Sunday, November 12 at 3 p.m.

So until, keep smiling— Fraternally, Mary Pavey

—SPJST-

155, Austin Reports on Activities

Lodge

Greetings from Austin! I'll bet some of you think we have either disbanded or died since it has been so long since the last report. This is not the case. As you all know, everyone has lots of other things going during the long, hot days of summer. Most of this is now over so it is back to the old grind!

Our lodge held its summer picnic on June 10, 1995, as planned. A nice group of the usual "old faithful" members attended and we all had a great time. We would have liked to have had all or more members present. Doris and Clarence Boriski are to be thanked for the wellplanned event and for allowing the members to hold the picnic at their place by the beautiful and clear man-made lake.

All of us had a very nice time eating, visiting and relaxing. A drawing was held for a lucky member—a sort of door prize.

The lucky winner was Doris Boriski (our president's wife) and she won a $5 bill.

Since our last report, two of our members, Ted Marek and LaVerne Hejl, have had surgery and hospital time. As of this date, they are both doing fine and are on the road to recovery. Raymond Prasatik is not doing well and needs our prayers and best wishes. His family is presently taking care of him at home.

Our last and latest meeting was held on September 10, 1995, at the home of Ted and Nell Marek in San Marcos, Texas. Those of you who have been to the Marek's home know what a nice time we have there. They have a beautiful home and a yard filled with beautiful plants and flowers. We always get a special treat looking at the different blooming orchids.

All officers and a nice group of regular members were present at the meeting.

Due to other summer activities, it is hard to have a time and place that everyone can find convenient. We were pleased to also have three guests at the meeting.

They are friends of the Mareks. The guests were Lenora and Nathan Mallison and Paul Sladek. We hope to see them again as they are our kind of people and made our social gathering more enjoyable.

At this time, we have not decided when to hold the next meeting. This will he decided at a later date. We did decide not to have the usual Christmas dinner this year.

S :cretary rrreasurer

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177, Academy Hosts Senior Citizens Day This Sunday Lodge

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

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

Submitted by, Louis Driska —SPJST-

Program starts

at 3 p.m. and will include 4, a free dance and prize drawing.

SENIOR CITIIZENS' DAY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29

Lodge 177, Academy Active Members Enjoy Appreciation Party Members of Lodge 177, Academy travelled to Walburg on Friday, September 29 where they enjoyed a delicious meal at the Walburg Restaurant. Lodge President Otis Beck, right, is joined at the dinner table by his granddaughter, Samantha Beck.

Lodge 179, Warrenton Reports on October Meeting Lodge 179, Warrenton had their monthly meeting on October 12, 1995, in Warrenton with El Gene Eckermann presiding.

After the Pledge of Allegiance and the usual reports, correspondence concerning name changes was read by Arnold Peters.

The transfer of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Vasek into our lodge was also read. We welcome them and hope they will be active members.

Thanks to El Gene Eckermann and Mike Flinn for preparing the delicious fried chicken.

We are planning a traditional turkey and dressing meal for our November meeting. Gladys Baack and Joan Gaehring volunteered to bake the turkeys and Helen Leonhardt and Doris Eckermann will fix the dressing.

Our next meeting is November 9 at 7 p.m.

Ora Lee Levien, Reporter

—SPJST-

180, Burleson Reports on October Meeting

Lodge

Billy Mitchell and Lodge Treasurer Josephine Tomastik, right, receive courteous service from one of the Walburg waitresses. The restaurant, which specializes in German food, previously served as a general store for the local community.

For Youth Leader Karen Bartek, pictured in foreground, there was another reason to celebrate ... it was also her birthday.

Youth Club member Courtney Wagner does her best to get Karen to smile for the camera.

A beer garden, complete with live dance band, adjoins the restaurant.

Pictured, at left, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Joanne Smith and Vice President Bill Hutka display their talents on the dance floor.

Dear Members and Friends, Our October meeting was called to order by Vice President George Rippin with the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag and a moment of silence for departed members.

Secretary Estelle Hurtik read the minutes and they were approved as read.

Carol Foulder was appointed to do advertising in the local paper of our activities at the lodge.

In our September meeting, we welcomed a new member, Joyce Steward.

We hope she will be an active member.

Our October 8, Sunday afternoon gathering was well-attended and everyone enjoyed it. We hope we will have more persons at our November 12 gettogether for games and fellowship from 2 to 6 p.m. Members are asked to bring sandwiches, snacks or sweets. These fellowships follow the first Sunday after the lodge meeting (which is always the first Tuesday of the month).

The door prizes were won by Ernest Dueser and John Hilcher.

Our next meeting will be November 7.

The nominating committee will be appointed at this time.

The meeting was adjourned and everyone enjoyed a good meal.

Fraternally, Frances Simmank, Reporter

SPJST-

196, Houston Northwest Celebrates Grand Operi*ng Lodge

The members of Lodge 196, Houston Northwest extend a heartfelt thanks to all of you who supported us by coming out for our grand opening or donating a gift.

'Without your support, we could not have had such a glorious day.

(Continued on page 10.)

8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, October 25, 1995

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0 in Cypress Texas AAAAA.

RIGHT: Those on hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremony included, from left, Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Lanith Anglin, Supreme Lodge Vice President Leonard Mikeska, District Five President and Lodge 196 Treasurer Evelyn Mikeska, President Robert Castillo, District Five Director Louis Halms, Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar and Supreme Lodge Legal Advisor Sidney Kacir.

On Sunday, October 15, Lodge 196, Houston - West observed the dedication of their new lodge home in Cypress, Texas.

Approximately 575 lodge members and well-wishers from throughout District Five and surrounding districts participated in the day-long event that included a grand opening ceremony, barbecue luncheon, auction and musical entertainment.

ABOVE: District Five Fraternal Activities Coordinator Fred Buri, accompanied by son, John, on the accordion, performs the National Anthem and the Czech Anthem.

RIGHT: Well wishers observe ribbon-cutting ceremony.

ABOVE: Lodge 196 President Robert Castillo receives a congratulatory hug from District Five Youth Counselor Marie Stayton.

RIGHT: It was a great day to celebrate and a great day to enjoy each other's company. Pictured, from left, are Opal Schmidt, Ann Heilman, Celia Koehn, Carolyn Filipp, and Rev. Henry Beseda.

Lodge 196 Treasurer Evelyn Mikeska and Lodge President Robert Castillo complete opening ceremony with ribbon cutting.

SPJST Jednoa, a. 196 AAAAA

ouston - West

1995 Officers and Committee Chairs

Officers President Robert Castillo Vice President Mike Moore Second Vice President and Reporer Ruth Moore Secretary Robert (Bob) Hutto Treasurer Evelyn Mikeska Youth Leader Jill Stasny

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Committee Chairs Donations: Lori Rainer Raffle: Bob rlutto/Cheryl Hutto Drinks: Mike Moore Kitchen: Julie Moore/Ruth Moore Tickets: Harold Schultz/Marvin Schulz Parking: Kirk Weathers/Kevin Stasny Building: Marvin Schulz/D.O. Hutto Mike Moore

BUILDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS, accompanied by their spouses, received recognition during the grand opening program. They are, from left, J.D. and Ruth Moore, Harold Schultz, D.O. and Alma Hutto, Marvin and Alma Schulz, and Michael and Julie Moore. Lodge 196's new lodge home at 17810 Huffmeister in Cypress, Texas stands as a testament to their vision, commitment and hard work

Wednesday, October 25, 1995—VESTNIK/9 LEFT: Pictured, from left, front, are Youth Leader Jill Stasny, Assistant Youth Leader Claudia Janacek, Reporter Ruth Moore, Treasurer Evelyn Mikeska and President Robert Castillo. Back row: Secretary Bob Hutto and Vice President Michael Moore.

LEFT: And what would a celebration be without food? The barbecue dinner was great! Thanks to the cooking crew, pictured, from left: Vernon Shoemaker, Scott Sauve, Doug Swonke and Art Henderson. Not pictured is Robert Castillo.

"For all of us, this is a dream come true . . .

We are no longer the wandering nomads of District Five...

We invite the members of the community to join with us in our celebration . . ."

Lodge 196 President Robert Castillo ABOVE: Club membel,, in spinning cotton cai.;,.y.

LEFT: Youth Club members Mark Janacek, left, and Ryan Stasny, know what it takes to keep the snow cones coming.

Lodge 196 planted the seed for a new lodge home many years ago . . . but before it could happen, all the right conditions had to exist for the idea to take root and grow...

Just like a little pine cone that grows into a mighty tree, so too will Lodge 196 grow and prosper . ."

— Supreme Lodge President ...41180 MORE WELL WISHERS: Joining in the celebration were Lodge 88 members, from left, Lillie Spies and Rosalee and Tim Kostum.

Howard Leshikar Lodge 196 gen cnite(i significant exciterner,z and pr reds with the grand opening prize drawing. Here, Leander Pflugnaupt, Sidon Timis and Ernest Anders check out the grand prize mower.

Lodge 196 President Robert Castillo and District Five Director Louis Hanus celebrate a "new beginning" with the dedication of the new lodge hall.

What a beautiful day it was! Pictured here, just outside the lodge hall, are members of the Lodge 1% Youth Club. They are, from left, front: Jason Castillo, Kyle Castillo, Ryan Stasny, Bradley Hale, Kyla Hale and Miranda Hale. Second Row: Assistant Youth Leader Claudia Janacek, Regina Janacek, Candace Hale, Amy Chovanetz, Kirk Weathers, Melisa Stasny, Mark Janacek and Youth Leader Jill Stasny.

it Ai A The determination and loyalty displayed by Lodge 196 members in achieving this goal reflects well on their prospects for achieving future success...

If you work together and believe in one another as brothers and sisters, then you have the assurance that your lodge's success will never end . . ."

— District Five Director Louis Hanus

Congratulations and best wishes to all of the members of Lodge 196 . . .

10/VESTNIK—Wednesday, October 25, 1995 I really wish we had more time to visit with our Supreme Lodge Officers and their spouses and all visitors from other lodges and friends who dropped by. In the future, we hope to have you visit again so we can have visiting time.

When I look back to our first picnic meeting on this property, I can remember how on one of the hottest weeks we had the Good Lord bless us with a cool front on the night before and another blessing of good weather on Sunday. It gives you the feeling we are doing something right.

It is hard to put into words what a proud day this was for us and again thanks to all of you and come again soon.

Fraternally submitted, Ruth Moore SPJST-

201, BleiblervilleNelsonville Reports on October Meeting Lodge

Lodge 201, Bleiblerville-Nelsonville had their regular meeting on Sunday, October 8, 1995.

The meeting was called to order by President Mrs. Elaine Duron at 3 p.m. A moment of silent prayer was observed in memory of our departed member Mr. Rudy Hurta.

The roll call revealed all officers were in attendance. Twenty-seven members and eight visitors also attended.

Books were checked before the meeting and found to be in order.

Correspondence was read announcing those who wished to apply for a scholarship needed to have their application in before December 1, 1995. The convention will be in Arlington, Texas, in June, 1996, and our lodge is qualified to send four delegates and four alternates. They will be elected in the December, 1995, meeting.

All committee and officers made their reports. Minutes of the previous meeting were read by Secretary Mrs. Lillie Mae Shupak and approved.

Those on the sick list that we knew of were Franklin Susen.

Final plans were made for the fried chicken steak dinner on Sunday, October 22. This was for dining in or taking out.

Members were asked to bring cake, pie or any sweet or kolache items to sell in the cake stand.

All members were asked to come on Saturday morning, October 21 at 8:30 a.m. for a general clean-up in the hall and outside premises.

The next meeting in November will start at 2 p.m Fraternally, Celesta Balke, Reporter SPJST-

Worth Friendship Club to TVIeet November 1 Fort

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On November 1, our meeting will be our Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, dressing and all '.-be trimmings at 12 noon.

Guests are welcome. Dinner will be $5 for non-me7..- .-:,ports in my next letter.

County Chapter Czech Heritage Society of Texas Ennis

At the request of our chapter, Mayor William Lewis has proclaimed October 22-28 as Czech Heritage Week in Ennis.

This coincides with Governor Bush's resolution designating that week as Czech Heritage Week in Texas.

The Ellis County Chapter will be promoting our heritage through articles in the local papers, etc. during this special week.

To conclude the week, the chapter, together will Sokol Karel Havlicek Borovsky in Ennis will host an open house of the Sokol Library/Museum on Saturday, October 28 from 4 to 9 p.m.

The public is invited, free of charge, to view the many Czech and Sokol artifacts available. The Sokol Activity Center is located east of Ennis on Highway 34.

Also, on October 28, Sokol will be concluding the week with a reunion dance of Johnny Mensik and his Playboys from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The Lone Star Czechs will also play.

Reservations may be made by calling (214) 875-2480.

Help us celebrate Czech Heritage Week!

Submitted by, Sylvia Laznovsky Reporter

SPJST-

S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1, Taylor Reports on Happenings Family Support Group The Family Support Group meeting was scheduled for October 5 at 6:30 p.m. for a pot luck supper.

Resident Council Meeting Resident Council meets the first Wednesday of the month. We discussed the Volunteer Party and we would serve doughnuts, cookies, cold cuts, and cheese platter and have orange juice and coffee for refreshments.

The September menu was sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, green beans, and kolaches for dessert. This menu was served on September 19.

Also, the St. Paul Lutheran ladies, the Darcus Hannah Circle, had twilight bingo for them on October 17, 1995, at 6:15 p.m. in the dining room.

Also, Rev. Dan Marek had church devotion on Wednesday mornings at 11 a.m. starting in October and every other month.

Volunteer Party The S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1 held their annual Volunteer Party on September 13. Mr. Woody Richards, administrator, welcomed all the volunteers and elaborated on the important ro:: they play in the lives of each resident. He expressed appreciatior: for the many volunteers hours of unselfish de ..y out in various acts d.:H7g :le year.

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iNieison, Kris Nelson, .e xtrude Pulk:Lbek, Lois Gaines, Martha Kovar, Agnes Prikryl, Elsie Flink,

Demetra Shiller, Mary Ann Stauffer, Willie Vrabel, Jimmy Grimm, Mary Jo Galbraith, Rev. Donna Ware, Rev. Don Elrod, Beth Frazier, Dorothy Switzer, Leroy Niemtschk, Margaret Alexander, Frances Minikus, Marvin Holubec, Katherine Holubec, Gladys Gaston, Marie Putman, Fred Krueger, Cynthia Krueger, Mary John, Millie Rieger, Lena Rieger, Dorothy Kaspar, Rev. Vernon Appel, Lavona Appel, Eunice Stall, Eric Anderson, Terri Pundsack, Rev. Jeffrey Fox, Hertha Albert, Nita Seidenberger, Jeffrey Stefek, Norine Unnosh, Colby Miller, and Kay Crislip and family.

Groups receiving certificates were: Seventh Street Day Care Center; St. John's Lutheran Church Women; Tenth Street Methodist; Circle Four; St. Paul Lutheran, Darcus Hannah Circle; Christian Sisters of the Taylor Brethren Church; the Taylor Czech Chorus; the Girls Scout Troop No. 430; St. Paul Lutheran School, Thorndale, Texas; Thorndale FHA; Thrall FHA; the Country Cousins Band; St. Mary School; Catholic Daughters of America; T.H. Johnson; The Garden Club; Trinity Lutheran Church and Sunday School.

Refreshments of doughnuts and cookies and a platter of cold cuts and cheese with coffee and juice was served by Martha Kovar and Katherine Holubec.

Mrs. Pauline Kovar would like to thank Mary Jo Galbraith for making the rose centerpiece and placing a rose vase on each dining room table for the volunteer party.

Sincerely yours, Pauline Kovar (AD)

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Victoria County Czech Heritage Society A festival wrap-up meeting was held August 24, 1995, at St. Mary's Activity Center. Reports on activities were given by the chairmen. Discussion followed.

Refreshments were served by Dorothy Domak and family.

John Kuba attended a festival planning program in Hallettsville called "Down Home and Down to Earth, Back to Basics of Successful Small Town Festivals."

Frances Holley of Hallettsville was the guest speaker at our September membership meeting. She presented a film on the American Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C. last summer.

Victoria County Czech Heritage will hold its annual Christmas party at Holy Family Catholic Church meeting room on December 7, 1995.

A Czech Mass celebrated by Rev. Joseph Hybner at St. Mary's Catholic Church at 11:30 a.m. opened State Czech Heritage Week in Victoria on October 22.

Czech hymns at Mass were sung by a group of Czechs from Victoria and surrounding areas.

Refreshments and fellowship were enjoyed afterwards.

T-shirts to commemorate State Czech Heritage Week were available. Czech Heritage information packets were distributed to grade schools in Victoria. Lois Schindler, historian, asked club members for articles pertaining to Czech Heritage to put in the scrapbook.

Rev. Joseph Hybner was elected to serve as a three-year director and Del Machac was elected as a two-year director of VCCHS. Marjorie Matula reported that the Stranadel Research Book is now complete. A copy has been sent to Drahamir Stranadel in the Czech Republic for final approval.

A $25 donation has been sent to Blaha Memorial Fund in memory of Felix Drost.

VCCHS sponsored a kolache booth at the 29th Annual International Food Fair on August 11 at the Victoria Community Center. Proceeds benefitted toward Hospice of South Texas. Members participating in this project were Marjorie Matula, Lois Schindler, Bernice Kurtz, Dorothy Dornak, Margaret Sunderman, Julius Matula, Del Machac, Frank Targac, Josephine Machac, Mildred Targac, Oscar Marek, Geraldine Venglar, Lydia Schoener, Thomas Kurtz, and James Venglar.

Sincerely, Josephine Machac, Reporter SPJST-

Mr. Woody Richards, administrator for S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1 in Taylor, presents a certificate of appreciation to the Kay Crisplip family for their volunteer efforts.

Nathan, Zachary, Peter, Andrew, Elizabet-a a Id Kay Crisplip visit with resident Alvie Lane, Mr. Larle is just one of atty residents that he Crisplip family vistheir ts with o :Is

Wednesday, October 25, 995—VESTNIK/11

Czech Heritage Society of Bexar County Hosts Czech Heritage Day This Saturday The Czech Heritage Society of Texas, Bexar County Chapter, invites you to attend Czech Heritage Day this Saturday, October 28, 1995 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, located at 5721 Rigsby in San Antonio, Texas.

Activities will include a tarok tournament from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Registration is $15 per person.

Trophies and cash awards will be presented.

The noon meal will feature sausage, pork, sauerkraut and potatoes and will cost $5. Kolaches and homemade noodle soup will be available throughout the day.

Other attractions will include a genealogy display, painted egg display, and Czech imports, including both Czech and Slovak videotapes.

Musical entertainment and a special program recognizing World War II veterans are also scheduled.

For more detailed information, please contact Mike Vajdos at (210) 657-4001.

—SPJST-

Cemetery Association

Reunions Tallas - Manak Reunion The Annual Tallas-Manak Reunion will be held on Saturday, October 28, 1995, at the SPJST Hall in Taylor, Texas, beginning at 11 a.m. Everyone is asked to bring a dish (meat, vegetable or dessert) for a pot luck meal beginning promptly at 12:30 p.m. Tea, coffee and eating utensils will be provided.

The following activities are planned: • Brief Meeting (immediately after the meal); • Auction—each family is asked to donate an item (i.e., old family photos, arts/crafts, baked goods, etc.) or a cash donation is appreciated; • "White Elephant" Exchange—if you wish to participate, please bring a wrapped gift (inexpensive/$5 limit); and • The Annual "Bro-Czech" Horseshoe Tournament.

This year, we will have a band, Johnny Price and Southern Breeze. They will play from 4 p.m. until ?

If you are unable to attend, please send information on your families and address additions and/or changes to: Cindy Tallas, 2000 Cedar Bend Drive, No. 2302, Austin, Texas 78758, or call (512) 837-2141. See you on October 28!

Submitted by, Cindy Tallas SPJST-

Seaton

The Seaton Cemetery Association has purchased 1.75 acres adjacent to the cemetery and are planning on several long-term and short-term projects. One of the first priorities and the largest project is building of a tabernacle on the newly acquired property. This tabernacle will be used for the purpose of holding graveside services at no charge. This will have a cement floor, roof and portable sides. Construction of the tabernacle has already started.

The Seaton Cemetery Association is starting a fund drive for the tabernacle and the approximate cost is $15,000.

Donations can be mailed to Elsie Macek, 18999 Cyclone Branch Road, Burlington, Texas 76519. All donors names will be placed in a permanent register.

Donations of $200 or more will be inscribed on a granite plaque at the tabernacle. If you have any questions, please contact President Calvin Skrabanek at (817) 985-2344, Treasurer Elsie Macek at (817) 985-2574, or Secretary Janet Young at (817) 983-4091.

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Czech Club Historical Society Sctedules Meeting and Program

Catholic

The Historical Society, Czech Club of Dallas invites you to attend the next business meeting and program on Sunday, October 29, 1995, at the Czech Club, located at 4930 Military Parkway in Dallas.

The business meeting begins at 3 p.m.

Letters Section

Youth

Vitek-Pechal

Family Reunion The Vitek-Pechal Family Reunion will be held on Sunday, October 29, 1995, at St. Joseph Parish Hall in Cyclone, Texas. Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. A basket lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m.

We are asking for donations of items for the drawing and auction. Whateve you bring will be greatly appreciated.

Cash donations can be made to cover expenses. Some items will be bought by the reunion committee. Tea, coffee and other refreshments will be available. We will try a cake walk this year, so bring a cake for this event.

Please notify your family members who may not be on our mailing list or who may not receive the Vestnik. Invite friends, relatives or neighbors to come join us for a great time of fellowship.

See you there!

Fraternally, Dorothy Pechal Secretary/Treasurer SPJST-

Mr. Leo Baca will present the program "Basic Czech Genealogy" at 3:45 p.m.

Mr. Baca will present the basic elements of Czech genealogical research. Items discussed will include where to start, vital records, census records and courthouse records. In addition, there will be a discussion on organizing your research, the use of genealogical forms and coding.

There will be a question and answer session.

We hope to see everyone for an afternoon of Czech information, fun and fraternalism!

Submitted by, Helen Macik

—SPJST-

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club Enjoys Six Flags Trip Dear Readers, Our youth club members and their families enjoyed going to Six Flags on October 7. We all enjoyed the wild rides and seeing how a long time ago soap was made, corn meal was ground, hay was baled, blacksmithing and lots of other things.

Fraternally yours, Christi Sparkman (10/17/95) —SPJST-

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club Looking Forward to Appreciation Party Dear Readers, Our lodge will be hosting the District Three Fall Meeting.

On Saturday, November 4, our lodge will hold an appreciation party for all the workers and their families. It will be a fun day with a noon catered meal and games afterwards. There will be door prizes and a supper. Hope everyone can come.

We are working on Christmas items for the nursing home in West.

I went to the State Fair in Dallas with the group from our lodge.

Fraternally yours, Celia Dobecka (11) (10/17/95) —SPJST-

Graduating high school seniors and college undergraduates who have been me bers of the SPJST for one year or more may submit a request for a scholarship application through December 31, 1995. Call the SPJST Home Office at 1 - (800) 72 - SPJST for more details.

From the State Youth Director 11.2911121011221=1.

Camp T-shirt Design Contest for Youth Club Members Begins November 1 Dear Youth Club Leaders and Members, Once again, the Youth Department is sponsoring a Camp T-shirt Design Contest for all youth club members.

The purpose of the contest is to create an artistic design for the 1996 camp tshirts.

The theme for this year's T-shirt Design Contest is "SPJST—Where Every Kid Is A Winner!"

Carefully read the contest rules below—and good luck with your entry.

RULES 1. Entries are due January 31, 1996.

2. All entries are to be original and created by the youth club member.

3. All entries become the property of the SPJST. 4. Entries should be simple in design and easy to reproduce on a t-shirt.

5. Ask your youth leader for an official entry form.

6. Send in your entry by January 31, 1996, to:

Note: Grand prize winner will not be able to enter the t-shirt contest for one year following winning.

—SPJST-

Every Kid Is A Winner"

"SPJST—Where

Draw your original design on an 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of paper and attach the completed entry form. (Or, for an official entry form, contact your youth leader or write to the SPJST Youth Department.)

Use a black pen or marker. Send your design with this entry form by January 31, 1996, to: SPJST YOUTH DEPARTMENT .0. BOX 100 TEMPLE, TEXAS 76503 Name Age

Lodge SPJST Youth Depa ent P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503

Address City

JUDGING Entries will be judged on: • overall appearance and appeal • creativity and originality • ability to reproduce PRIZES Grand Prize: • Speakerphone with answering machine and his/her design on the camp t-shirt for 1996

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This is my original artwork, not traced or copied. I understand that it becomes the property of the SPJST and will not be returned.

Youth Member's Signature Runner-up Prizes: • Age 6-8: Portable Disc Player • Age 9-11: Portable Disc Player • Age 12-14: Portable Disc Player • Age 15-17: Portable Disc Player All participants will receive a participation certificate and 20 merit points.

Parent's Signature

Date —SPJST-

12/VESTNIK—Wednesday, October 25, 1995

Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Reports on September Activities Dear Readers, The Snook Youth Club had a busy September. First, we had the water booth at the Kolache Festival which was a great success. We then had our Grandparent's Day program. The program was wellattended.

Then, we worked on our float and educational exhibit for the Burleson County Fair. We also had a pizza party before finishing the float. We received Honorable Mention on our float. The float was called "Dale Evans and Roy Rogers." I was Dale Evans. We also got a blue ribbon on our exhibit.

We are also going to have a busy October. We had our meeting and barbecue to attend.

Then, there's the District One Fall Fun Day, Harvest Festival and collecting pennies. We are going to the movies on October 21.

Our charity projects for October are used birthday cards for the senior citizen center, old buttons for the rest home and some others.

Our meeting on October 4 was wellattended. We had Kathy Smith from the extension office talk to us. She has a real interesting job.

After the meeting, Ms. Lydia Zagbay brought us soda floats and Ms. Vlasta See brought cupcakes and candy. They sure were good. Thanks!

Our next meeting will be November 1 at 6:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Candice Macik (10/11/95) SPJST-

9, Snook Youth Club Reports on October Meeting Lodge

Dear Readers, The Snook Youth Club had their monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 4. It was well-attended. We talked about the fair. We got Honorable Mention on our float called "Roy Rogers and Dale Evans" and our booth. Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. John See for helping us with the float.

We also talked about the District One Fall Meeting and planned a trip to the movies on October 21.

After the meeting, Ms. Kathy Smith talked to us about being an extension agent and we had soda floats cupcakes.

Thanks Grandma Zagbay and Grandma See! Our next meeting will be on November 1.

Fraternally, Dwayne Macik (10/11/95) —SPJST-

Lodge 9, Snook

Youth Member Enjoys District One Fun Day Dear Readers, On October 4, 1995, our youth club held its monthly meeting. We discussed our upcoming projects and planned a trip to the movies. Our honorary grandmothers treated us with ice cream floats and cupcakes.

On October 15, 1995, several members of our youth club attended the District One Fun Day in New Tabor. We played bingo, volleyball and other games.

We also participated in the Christmas ornament contest and I won third place.

We had a fun-filled day. A special thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Vavra for the hot dogs. They were great.

Have a fun and safe Halloween.

Fraternally, Travis Schoppe (8) (10/16/95) —SPJST-

Lodge 24, Cyclone

Youth Club Reports on October Meeting Dear Readers, The October 15, 1995, meeting of Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club was called to order at 2:05 p.m. by President Lisa Spanhel. Andy Baker and Scott Hudson led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and members remained standing for a moment of silent prayer.

The register was read. There were 24 members present and 13 adults. Guests introduced were Jordan Sebek and Jimmy Baker. Rena Greger became our newest member. The minutes were read and approved. Tammy Baker gave the treasurer's report.

A Halloween Carnival is planned for Sunday, October 29 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Flag Hall. Games will consist of a dart throw, milk bottle throw, country store, basketball toss, ring-a-ghost, bingo, pumpkin patch, bean bag toss, and a lollipop tree. We will also have a haunted house which will cost $1. A barbecue sandwich meal with chips, tea and a dessert will be available for $2.50. So, all members and friends come on out to the Halloween Carnival!

Please mark your calendar for the following dates: November 4 will be our next Youth Night at Flag Hall from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. and this is open to the public. This is an alcohol-free and smokefree event for all members and friends.

After the November 4 Youth Night, we will continue into a District Two Lock-In; so bring your sleeping bags. Food and breakfast will be provided for members and their guests. On November 11, Flag Hall will be having its annual garage sale and our youth club will be having a bake sale. All members are asked to bring at least one baked item for the bake sale.

TI-2, baked good can be brought to the by 8 a.m. on even':

meeting, members will make plans for our Christmas Party and draw names for exchanging Christmas gifts.

The meeting was adjourned at 2:50 p.m. with door prizes and refreshments supported by all members. Refreshments included a birthday cake to help celebrate a birthday for member Jarred Eixman and a birthday for our own youth leader, Melanie Zavodny. Happy Birthday and many more!

Candice Garrett Reporter —SPJST-

the 100 Pennies Drive and the t-shirt contest.

Poems were read and door prizes were awarded.

After the meeting, we all enjoyed working on puzzles and charity work.

The next meeting is November 2 at 7 p.m. in the Commercial State Bank Gold Room. Next month's project theme is making a pilgrim.

Fraternally, Sharon Borak (10/18/95) -SPJST—

Lodge 24, Cyclone

Lodge 47, Seaton

Youth Club to Host Halloween Carnival and Haunted House

Youth Club Reports on October Meeting

Dear Members and Friends, Cyclone Youth Club will sponsor a Haunted House, Halloween Carnival and Costume Contest on Sunday, October 29 at Flag Hall in Cyclone from 3 to 7 p.m.

There will be many fun games for all ages and lots of exciting prizes. Try your luck at games like pumpkin patch, dart throw, ring-a-ghost, bingo, wheel-of-fortune and other Halloween surprises.

Tickets for the games will be available 10 tickets for $1. A raffle with several prizes will also be held during the day.

Everyone is encouraged to dress up in their favorite costumes for the Costume Contest at 4 p.m. Several prizes will be awarded in four age groups: 0-6, 7-12, 13-17, and 18-over. An overall best costume award will also be presented.

A portion of Flag Hall will be a Haunted House for the event. This special treat is sure to delight all Halloween fans. Ghosts, goblins, witches and other creatures will be ready to entertain you when you visit the "Haunted Hall."

A barbecue sandwich meal will be available for $2.50 throughout the event.

The meal will consist of a barbecue sandwich, chips, a dessert and iced tea. You may dine in or take out. Soft drinks and other snacks will also be available.

The Cyclone Youth Club members and leaders invite you to join in all of the Halloween fun and the many treats. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, October 29 at Flag Hall.

Fraternally, Melanie Zavodny, Youth Leader —SPJST-

Lodge 40, El Campo-

Hillje Youth Club Reports on October Meeting The October 12, 1995, meeting of Lodge 40 Youth Club was called to order

by President Sharon , orak. Ross Juranek led the Pledge of Allegiance. We remained standin g, for the Youth Club Pledge. There three members present.

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Dear Members, The October 1 meeting of Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club was called to order at 2 p.m. by President David Koslovsky.

Jason Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance and Club Motto.

Youth Leader Ginger Greger discussed the camp t-shirt contest and informed us that there is a State Volleyball Tournament on November 18 at Bruceville-Eddy High School.

On October 29 at 4 p.m., we are having a Halloween Party at Youth Leader Ginger Greger's house. Everyone needs to bring chips and dip or a dessert. Also, don't forget to bring friends!

District Two is having a lock-in on November 4 at 7 p.m. at Lodge 24, Cyclone. There will be a dance that night and we will practice for the volleyball tournament.

Door prizes were won by Clifton Coufal, Stephen Hanusch, Andrew Brenek, Lisa Greger, Jason Smith, Rachel Baca, David Koslovsky and Jeff Faichtinger.

The next meeting is November 5 at 1 p.m.

Sincerely, Jennifer Pechal (15), Reporter (10/17/95) —SPJST--

Lodge 66, Waco Youth Club Reports on Activi'fies Hi! How is everyone? Well, I hope everyone enjoyed the trip to Six Flags that we had on October 7.

I would like to personally congratulate everyone who participated in the Heart of Texas Fair.

Also, the District Three Fall Meeting was to be held October 22. I hope everyone entered their Christmas ornaments.

Fraternally, Justin Engelke (10/16/95) —SPJST-

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Attributive Clauses. (continued from lesson 64) e) other verbs Za to, co pro tebe udelal, si zaslou2i, abys k nemu mill vet§I actu. (For what he has done for you he deserves that you have greater respect for him).

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Notes: 1. The conjunctions te, aby can never be omitted (unlike the English that) and must be always preceded by a comma. 2. fe is used,

when we speak about a real fact (we know sth., inform or detain information, see, hear, feel, evaluate, praise), aby is used when sth. should happen (we wish, desire, imagine, allow, forbid, fear, try to do sth., sth. is possible). f) many intransitive verbs (= having object in other than unprepositional accusative case) take an object clause preceded by a pronoun ten in particular form.

Stale si nemohu zvyknout na to, le u2 tady mezi nami neni. (I still can't get used to the fact that he is no longer with us.) Jsem spokojen s tim, Ceho jsme dosahli. (I am satisfied with what we have achieved.) Mei mi na tom, aby prace byla provedena dukladne. (I am much interested in the work being carried out perfectly.) Bala se toho, jednou bude muset chlapci vechno Pict. (She was afraid of the fact that she would have to tell the boy everything.) g) indirect speech and indirect question (see lesson 41) Rekl, ie na nas nerna eas. (He said that he had no time for us.) Vrchni nam poradil, abychom zkusili jejich specialitu. (The waiter advised us to try their specialty.) Podivila

Sepsal John J. Karas z Houstonu.

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14/VESTNiK-25.tijna 1995

se, proe jsme ji to nerekli drive. (She wondered why we had not told her earlier.) Napsala nam, jestli nechceme prijet u tuto nedeli. (She wrote us if we do not want to come already this Sunday.)

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Doma nas eekala zprdva (message), te babieka prijede a pri g ti nedeli. Mam radost, to se y am tady libilo. Babieka mela starost, aby se detem nic nestalo.

Dostali jsme pozvdrd, abychom u nich stravili dovolenou.

JAN HOLUB

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10:00 a.m. Kolache and Coffee (Also kolaches to go) 11:30 a.m. Czech Dinner Featuring Country Style Rudolph's Kolbase, Old-Fashioned Pork Roast, Knedliky - Zeli (Dumpling and Kraut)

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dants of John B. and Anna (Polasek) Hurta

performances by the Texas Czech Folk Singers.

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SPJST members are encouraged to be a part

Turkey Dinner and the Trimmings 11 a.m. until ? $6 for Adults, $4 for Children Featuring the Birthday Club Sisters famous pastries

Lodge 88 Orchestra and Choral Group at 12:30 p.m.

Auction and Food Booths Outside Music at the Gazebo by Clarence Baca 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Program and Entertainment at 2 pm.

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Monday, November 27—American Legion Meeting, 7 p.m.

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

SPJST CALENDAR

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. 84, DALLAS LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Saturday, October 28—Private Birthday Friday, Nov. 3—Trustee Meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 5—Lodge 6 Meeting at 1 p.m.

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.

Cemetery Association 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 is provided by the lodge at every meeting. Members, please bring covered dish or dessert items.

LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE

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

Wednesday, Nov. 15—Election of Officers at 7 p.m.

LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS

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

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 29—Tony Janak; 3-7 p.m.; $5 per person Sunday, November 12—Central Texas Sounds; 3-7 p.m. ($5per person) Saturday, November 18—King of Swing; 8-12 midnight ($5 per person) 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 28—Brenek-Stermer Wedding Dance, music by Firecreek Sunday, October 29—Haunted House and Halloween Carnival, 3 to 7 p.m.

Saturday, November 4—Youth Night, 7:3011:30 p.m.; District Two Lock-in Saturday, November 11—Veterans' Day Barbecue Cook-Off and Countywide Sale Day Monday, November 13—Lodge Meeting; Covered Dish Social at 7 p.m. followed by meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Flag Hall is located 10 miles east of Temple, off Highway 53. For more information regarding hall bookings or to reserve Flag Hall, please contact Louise Zavodny at 985-2556.

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Friday, October 27—Cof Luncheon Saturday, October 28—Strudel Bake Sunday, October 29—Joe A. Martinek's 90th Birthday Part y Thursday, No vember 9—Lodge Meeting and Election of Officers, 8 p.m.

Saturday, November 11-15th Parthy Saturday, November 18—Czech Heritage State Meeting Game room open every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Monthly meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. For rentals, reservations or more information, call President Ernest Haskovec at (214) 8752789 Vice President Charlie Patak at (214) 875-5385, or the hall at (214) 875-8381 and leave a message.

LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Adult lodge meetings are every second Friday of the month at 7 p.m. The Youth Club meets at 5:30 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, November 12—SPJST Pavelka

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

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Saturday, October 28—Halloween Dance; music by The Combinations of Bryan Sunday, October 29—Youth Club Halloween Party at Ginger Greger's home; 4 p.m.

Saturday, November 4—Zavodny-Scott Wedding Dance; Music by Fritz Hodde & Fabulous Six Plus Two Sunday, November 5—Annual Lodge Meeting; election of lodge officers and delegates; 1 p.m.

Nurse will be present for a discussion on medications and Medicare; Youth Club meets at 1 m. aturday, November 11—Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Marek's 40th Wedding Anniversary; Music by Vrazels' Polka Band Saturday, November 18—Jerry Haisler and Melody Five 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) 98-2344, weekdays or (817) 985-2548 (the hall phone) on Saturday night.

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

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON 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.

Friday, November 3—Texas Brew, C/W; $5 per person Saturday, November 4—Central Texas Sounds; Polkatime; $5 per person Saturday, November 11—Knights of Dixie, Ballroom & Variety; $6 per person Sunda y, November 12—Guy Lombardo's Royal Canadians with Al Pierson; Dress Code; 5 - 9 p.m.; $10 per person Friday, November 17—Buddy Kirk Band with Aubrey Tucker; Big Band Sound; Dress Code; $10 per person Saturday, November 18—Jodie Mikula; Polka and Variety Games every Thursday; Early Bird Special at 7:15 p.m.; Regular Games at 7:45 p.m.

License No. 3-00-621-2077-41001). For reservations, call (713) 869-5767.

LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Saturday, October 28—Music by The Firemen—Halloween Costume Dance sponsored by the Youth Club Saturday, November 4—Annual Harvest Dance sponosred by St. George's; Music by Henry Rejcek of Ennis 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.

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.

H LODGE NO. 54, WEST For information regarding hall rentals for weddings anniversaries, birthdays or reunions, call (817) 826-5990 (night) or (817) 826-5343 (day).

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Saturday, October 28—Hard Country Saturday, November 4—Texas Trio Saturday, November 11—Private Wedding Friday, November 17—Cherokee Rose Saturday, November 18—Cherokee Rose

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, October 28—Road House Band Saturday, November 4—Rough Country Saturday, November 11—Head Over Heels Saturday, November 18—Cross Fire All Saturday night dances are from 8:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. Lodge membership monthly meetings are the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Trustees' meetings are on the same dates at 6:30 p.m.

LODGE NO. 183, MID-CITIES Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506. For information regarding halt rentals (weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, etc.) please call (817) 465-8538, (817) 4608056, or (817) 468-4611.

LODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL

LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK

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

LODGE NO. 133, SAN ANTONIO Monthly meetings will be held on the third Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio.

LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Sunday, Nov. 12—Lodge Meeting at 2 p.m.

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY

LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH

Lodge business meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month. Game nights are every Thursday and Saturday from 7-10 p.m. Permit No. 1-75-1052324-8. "Barbara's Kitchen" will be open.

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

LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI/SOKOL HALL

Sunday, December 10—Christmas Party and meeting with gag gift exchange at 11:45 a.m. at the Jourdanton Civic Center. Members please attend. RSVP to Tillie Koch by December 4.

Don't forget your gift! Call (210) 569-5627

LODGE NO. 161, LA PARITA - JOURDANTON

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA

Saturday, November 4—Super Games, 7 p.m.

Sunday, November 5—Monthly Meeting and Election of Officers, 2 p.m.

Saturday, November 11—Veteran's Breakfast, 7-9 p.m.

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

LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS

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

LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND

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

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

Members, please bring snacks.

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.

Saturday, October 28—Midnight Fire 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.

Saturday, November 4—Debonaires Saturday, November 11—Backroads Saturday, November 18—Mark Ritchie

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

LODGE NO. 107, FLORESVILLE LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY

Friday, October 27—Frontier Saturday, October 28—Lonesome Dove Sunday, October 29—Tip Party, 3 p.m.

Friday, November 3—Peoples Choice Saturday, November 4—Frontier Friday, November 10—Lonesome Dove Saturday, November 11—Texas Fever Friday, November 17—Diamondback Saturday, November 18—Lonesome Dove 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, October 25—Cloggers Friday, October 27—Private Party Saturday, October 28—C&W Dance—Blue Country Tuesday, October 31—Line Dancing, 10 a.m.

Wednesday, November 1—Cloggers Friday, November 3—Private Party Saturday, November 4—Square Dance Sunday, November 5—Private Party

LODGE NO. 201, NELSONVILLE - BLEIBLERVILLE Regular monthly lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m.

Saturday, October 28—Bustin Loose

LODGE NO. 202, JOURDANDON

Cari Vrly, November 4—Liz Talley Band

Sunday, November 12—Quarterly meeting at 12:30 p.m. at the Civic Center in Jourdanton.

Thanksgiving dinner will be served.

Cac54 tuWriLy, November 11—Country Delux Ca(54tuWr)day, November 18—Texas Brew (C&W)

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

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

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

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

SPJST Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas 520 North Main Street * Temple, T-a xaE 76501 (8 O) 727-7578 * (817) 73-1575

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