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Changing to meet the needs of fraternalists.

"Joining Hands To Touch Líves­ Fratemallsm for the Family and Our Nation"

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 VOLUME 84 NUMBER 1 ISSN-07458800 January 3, 1996

29 new scholarships - and counting!

100 Pennies driv eds goal in final week of '95 Through December 29, the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive collected a total of $14,514.76 - enough for 29 additional SPJST scholarships. That amount already exceeds the amount col­ lected in last year's drive by more than $1,000. Late contributions to the 1995 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive will be accepted through the middle of January.

All contributors will be listed and a final tally posted. The sixth listing of mem­ bers who have contributed to the 1995 drive include: Evelyn L. Henson Joe and Georgia Henderson Stuart D. Lehr Margaret Laymance Ernest and Ann Haskovec Linda, Todd and Craig Koudelka Lisa Busher Marie Heckler Louis and Diana Pelzel Walter Jezek E.J. and Mildred Geistman Clement L. and Dorothy K.Wind Johnnie J. and Ruth Jurik

So,just how far will those pennies go?

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Roman Lillie Sbrusch Harold Schoener Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Gilbreath

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

-$12,000

SPJST Supports Public Broadcasting SPJST Home Officepersonnel volunteered to accept phone-in pledges during the recent fund drive hosted by public television station KNCT-TV, Channel 46.

During the SPJST's tour of duty the nightly quota was exceeded. Employees participating included, front, from left: Daryl Entrop, Dorothy Pechal, and Ruth Hanusch. Tup row: Julie Wiseman, Barbara Rosenkranz and Pat Patton. Not pictured is Frank Klinkovsky.

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(24 Scholarships)

-$11,500

-$11,000

(22 Scholarships)

-$10,500

-$10,000

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-$9,500

-$9,000

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Santa's Pal

(18 Scholarships)

-$8,500

-$8,000

(16 Scholarships)

-$7,500

-$7,000

(14 Scholarships)

-$6,500

-$6,000

(12 Scholarships)

-$5,500

-$5,000

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-$4,500 Well, $14,000translates to 1,400,000 pennies. Laid end to end, they would stretch a little more than 16 and a half miles- that's roughlythe equiv­ alent of 291 football fields. More than that, they'll go a long way towards helping a lot of our young members attend college next fall.

Any way you lookat it, that's a lot of cents! And you made it possible!

1bank you for your support.

-$4,000

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-$3,500

-$3,000

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-$2,500

-$2,000

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-$1,500

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Clifford Cawthon, a member of Lodge 177, Academy, was up to his elbows in bicyclesat the SPJST Home Officeon Saturday, December 16. Brother Cawthon volunteered his time and energy to clean and tune up all of the used bicyclesand tricycles donated to the 1995 Temple Santa Pal Program, The SPJST Home Officeserved as headquarters and the central collectionpoint for Temple's 1995 Santa Pal project. This year's program provided toys for 759 deserving young­ sters in the Temple area. Area food banks also benetitted greatly from the large volume of canned goods collectedduring the drive.

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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

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What You Know Can Help You 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.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VEST· NIK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.

EDITOR: BRIAN VANICEK P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100 Home: 13851 St. Hwy. 53', Temple, TX 76501-3407 Office Phone: (817) 773-1575 Home Phone: (817) 985-0007

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

LEONARD MIKESKA VICE PRESIDENT Office Phone: (817) 773-1575 Home Phone: (817) 778-3720

LANITA ANGLIN SECRETARY-TREASURER Office Phone: (817) 773-1575 Home Phone: (817) 985-2334

JERRY MIKULAS FINANCIAL SECRETARY Office Phone: (817) 773-1575 Home Phone: (817) 773-2950

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

DIRECTORS ANDREW VAVRA DISTRICTI 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

MATI' S. VANEK DISTRICT VI

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 BENNEIT, 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 • LAOIS NAVRATIL, 1 E. YOUNG, TEMPLE, TX 76501 - (817) 773-4644 DISTRICT III • BEN JARMA, CHMN., 9512 LEA· SIDE 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 ACTIVmES 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. lfEMPLE, TX 76501 (817) 984-0328 DISTRICT Ill - BESSIE PETR, 5406 MORNING­ SIDE, DALLAS, TX 75206- (214) 826-3557 DISTRICT IV. SANDRA JANSA, 6617 PLAIN­ VIEW, SAN ANGELO,TX 76904-(915) 651-8045 DISTRICT V - MARIE STAYTON, 1281 GULFVIEW,BAY CITY,TX 77414-(409)245-4773 DISTRICT VI - MARCY DOROTIK, 1201-D VERDE ST., BRYAN, TX 77802 - (409) 775-3428 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

Home Phone: (512) 578-2687 1009 Northgate, Victoria, TX 77904

Sales Representatives Assistance

BOB BAYER

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

1-800- 72-SP JST

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 - BEITY 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

After Office Hours and/or Weekends, call STATE FIELD MANAGER GENE McBRIDE, P.O. BOX 366, EDDY, TX 76574 • (817)859-5855 DISTRICTS 1 and 2 Keith Gatewood (817) 933~7734 DISTRICTS 3 and 4 Jerry Kucera (817) 826-5425 DISTRICTS Helen Hegwood (713) 864-0489 DISTRICTS 6 and 7 Jim Wiest (512) 303-3150 UNSOLICITED MATERIALS FOR PUBLICATION CAN· NOTBE RETURNED UNLESS SUFFICIENT POSTAGE IS ATIACHED, THIS INCLUDESPICTURES. THE EXPENSE OF PUBLISHING ENGAGEMENTAND WED­ DING PICTURES MUSf BE BORNE BY THE SENDER. CHANGESOF ADDRESSAND CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING DELIVERY OF TIIEVESTNIK MUSf BE SENTTOTIIESUPREMELODGE, BOX 100, TEMPLE, TX 76503. PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS AND ADVERTISING SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO TIIEVESTNIK, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLETEXAS 76502.

DEADLINEFOR MATERIALTO BE ACCEPTED FOR THE FOLLOWINGISSUEIS WEDNESDAY.TO FAX YOURNEWSITEMS,PLEASESEND MESSAGES TO (817) 774-7447.

Something to ThinkAbout. • • The SPJST is owned and controlled by its members. Our Bylaws set out the ground rules for exercising that control.

While the members own and control the SPJST, the responsibility for continuous supervision of the Society is delegated to a small group of democratically elected leaders referred to as the Supreme Lodge. Our Bylaws address the rules for the selection of officers, directors and editor and their conduct. The selection of our elected officials is perhaps the most important governance decision made by the membership. Numerous other provis ions are also found in the SPJST's Bylaws. Some are similar to those included in bylaws of commercial companies; V:7hereas, others are unique to fraternal benefit societies.

In essence, convenó' tion delegates are free to place virtually any ~ule on th~ co~duct of its affairs m the bylaws, provided the provisions don't con• flict with an applicable law.

If the past is any indicator, then there will be numerous recommendations for changes to our SPJST Bylaws. Already, on page three of this week's Vestnik, there appears a letter from Brother Ernest Wentrcek of Lodge 189, Bryan - College Station. In his letter, Brother Wentrcek, w ho serves as Vice Chairman of the Finance Committee, encourages mem­ bers to start thinking of various conven­ tion-related issues. It will be the job of our convention delegates to digest recom­ mendations like these and others and then respond accordingly.

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It's Good to Know ••• Closer to the convention, candidates for Supreme Lodge positions and the editor's position are encouraged to submit in writing-and for publication in the Vestnik­ their "platforms," stating, in specific terms, their positions on a variety of issues related to the growth and development of the SPJST. By getting this and other informa­ tion to our members-and especially our convention delegates well in advance-it is hoped that some progressive actions can be implemented.

People of all ages have a need for the kinds of services that our SPJST can pro­ vide. We have a great vehicle for bringing people together and making their lives more secure. The long-term prosperity of the SPJST ~epends on our capacity and ~illingness to ma.ke JJ timely and progressive improvements. By truly looking out for what is best for. our fraternal Society, everyone's best interest 'J,, can happily be served.

n essence, COnVen tion deleeates are tree to place Virtually any rule on the conduct o' ff. . its a airs...

*** Keep the Deadlines in Mind It is important for SPJST members to remember that our bylaws are not set in stone. They can, and should be changed whenever they stand as a barrier to activ­ ity desired by the members and are per­ missible under the law. All recommen­ dations for additions and/or changes to our SPJST Bylaws must be submitted to the secretary of the Bylaws Committee no later than 60 days prior to the con­ vention. The convention will be June 10 - 13 in Arlington, so keep that in consid­ eration. Recommendations may be made by individual members or be issued jointly by lodges and/or standing committees.

Please note that the Finance Committee will be meeting at the SPJST Home Office on January 13 and 14. For more information on how you can have input into this meeting, please refer to the letter from Finance Committee Secretary Rita Vanek on page four of this week's Vestnik.

Copies of the Bylaws may be obtained from delegates to the preceding SPJST convention or your local lodge president.

A limited number of copies are also avail­ able to members through the SPJST Home Office.

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Let's Talk About It To facilitate the convention process, a new era of open and direct communica­ tions must emerge. In the coming weeks and months, I will do my best, as editor -and with your assistance -to address some of the issues which may come up on the convention floor: Your input and sug­ gestions will be appreciated.

*** Coming Next Week There are two schools of thought out there. In various quarters it has been expressed that the SPJST is primarily an "insurance company," and that the fraternal program is merely window dressing that 'keeps the company from attaining its ulti­ mate goals. The second school of thought views "fraternal activities" as the focal point of the SPJST from which all else springs. In next week's Vestnik, we will hear from Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar and Supreme Lodge Vice President Leonard Mikeska and get their views on how both the fraternal and financial components are necessary and complimentary elements of our organiza­ tion. I expect this to be a very enlightening interview and encourage you to join us ...

*** Here's A New One for You, Carl!

A 105-year old man introduced him­ self to the local SPJST insurance sales representative and said he wished to take out a certifcate 01z his life. He filled in the application blank and was very much annoyed when he was turned down.

"You people are making a big mis­ take, " he said. "If you look over your statistics, you'll discover than mighty few men die aftt.:r they're 105!"

(Thanks-in advance-to Brother Carl Zich of Lodge 92, Fort Worth for all of the little jokes I am sure he will continue to share wit/z us in his letters to the Vestnik throughout the coming year.)

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Readers Write

From the Secretary-Treasurer's Office

For Your Consideration ...

Hotel Information for the Twenty-Seventh SPJST Convention

AlTENTION: Directors, Management, Committee Persons, Delegates and General Membership of the SPJST The SPJST will soon be 100 years old.

If we are to move professionally and fra. temally into the next century, we need to think ahead. The following is a short list of ideas that need to be considered. This list is not intended to be all inclusive or limited. But rather, it is my hope, that this will generate some "brainstorming," thinking, interest, and new ideas from everyone concerned with the SPJST, pri­ marily our young people who wHJ be responsible for the future of SPJST. Let me suggest that each of you con­ sider this list and add other items of con­ cern. Then, get in touch with your By­ Laws and Finance Committee persons as well as your local lodge delegates. Feel free to express your feelings and con­ cerns for the betterment of the SPJST. Think About .•. l. Since SPJST is an insurance organi­ zation, should the officer in charge of the insurance program be the President and the officer in charge of the fraternal activities be the vice president?

2. Should the President also be assigned duties as the Chief Executive Officer?

3. If so, should the Chief Executive Officer's salary be more than the other officers?

4. If the Vice President is in charge of fraternal activities, would there be a need for a State Fraternal Activities Coordinator?

5. Does SPJST need a full time Attorney?

6 Should the Attorney be employed by Management and approved by the Board, rather than being elected by the delegates at the Convention?

7. Should the Editor be employed by Management with recommendations from the Publications Committee, rather than elected by the delegates at the Convention?

8. Should the district directors be seated with their district delegates at the con­ vention, rather than sitting as a separate group?

9. Should the district caucus be held the first day of the convention, instead of the last day?

The officers have made arrangements with some of the hotels in the Arlington area for rooms for those attending the SPJST XXVII Convention.

These rooms will only be held until May 1, 1996. Anyone who needs a room should call and make reservations as soon as possible. A credit card num­ ber or a check in the amount of one night's lodging will ensure that your room will be held for late arrival.

The following is a list of hotels we have contacted, but you should know there are others which are not as close to the Convention Center. The Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau might be able to give you the names and telephone numbers of some other places to stay.

Their toll-free number is 1 (800) 342-4305.

Arlington Hilton Rate: $90 for Double Occupancy $85 for Single Occupancy Phone: (817) 640-3322 Contact Person: Tanja Nichols LaQuinta Inn Rate: $85 Per Room Phone: 1 (800) 453-7909 Contact Person: Susan If you have any questions regarding accommodations for the convention, please call Secretary-Treasurer Anglin's office, toll-free, at 1 (800) 72 - SPJST. Pictured below is a map of the Arlington area which identifies the locations of hotels that have been reserved for the 1996 SPJST Convention. Some of the city's major attractions are also highlighted.

Arlington Marriott (Nearest to Convention Center) Rate: $89 Per Room Phone: 1 (800) 442-7275 Contact: Lori Holland

10. Should the Board, with input from the By-Laws and Finance Committees develop a new organization plan prior to the Convention?

Marriott Courtyard Rate: $72 Per Room Phone: 1 (800) 277-2774 Contact Person: -Cindy Johnson

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The Vestnik encourages readers to submit their news and views on matters related to their local lodge and the Society.

Letters should be of a purely fraternal spirit, without political, religious, or anti-reli­ gious inclination. For verification purposes, letters submitted for publication must include writer's name. Please contact the Editor at the Home Office if you have any questions. Thank you for your attention and cooperation-e-The Editor

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Family Fun and Important SPJST Dates January 6 Tarok Tournament at Lodge 47, Seaton February 17 Spring District Youth Counselor Meeting March 9 State Youth Club Lock-In March 15 -17 Youth Leader's Workshop May 31 - June 2 UT Workshop June 10 - 13 SPJST Convention, Arlington -SPJST-

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(Certificates Issued Prior to 4-1-93}

5.75% Annualized Effective 11-1-95 through 3-31-96

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

6.50% Annualized Effective 11-1-95 through 3-31-96

INTEREST RATE FOR UNIVERSAL LIFE 7.15% Annualized Effective 11-1-95through 3-31-96

RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Home or Fann Mortgages: 6.75% for 1 to 7 years 7.25% for 8 to 15 years 7.50% for 16 to 20 years Mortgages on Qualified Owner-Operated Business Real Estate 8.50% for 10 years 8.75 % for 11 to 15 years

Planning to buy or to build this year?

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

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100 Pennies Drive (Continued from page one)·

James and Mary Lee Sebesta June and Edwin Smesny Mrs. E.P. Howard Ella N. Nachtigal Ernest Junek Mr. and Mrs. John W. Trcalek Jerry D. Trampota Family Annie Regmund Jarret Dluhos ChetDluhos Shara Dluhos T.J. Drapela Brandon Drapela Kathy Guenther Renee Guenther Millie Berger Madalene Vaculik Viola Kutac Henry Novak, Sr. Eddie Vrana Albert and Dorothy Olsovsky Linhart and Evelyn Technik Edith Kalina Eileen Vanek Nelson Edwin J. Vanek

Harry W. Klapuch Claudia Glover Mr. and Mrs.Dan Kubin Mollie Marie Garner John Murphy Ben and Mildred David Ben and Regina Zabcik Leslie J. Silham Todd Schwartz Jimmy Halfmann Roxanne Halfmann Austin Miller Sarah Dierschke Sally Dierschke James Lehr Ryan Jansa Clay Jansa Cara Jansa Krystle Noel Kamber Noel Jennifer Block Neil Block Nathan Block Jessica Bubenik Chase Bubenik Kristi Braden Quinten Holik Ryan Holik Wade Martin Chase Dierschke

From the President's Office Deer Hunters: Here's Something for You! The SPJST will again sponsor its annual Deer Antler Contest. Only SPJST members are eligible to participate in this contest. Two $50 prizes will be awarded.

One prize will be presented to the hunter whose deer has the widest horn spread (measured from the outside to outside of horns).

The other prize will go to the deer with the most points (must be able to hang a ring on it to be qualified as a point).

To enter the contest, hunters must submit a photograph of the deer along with the contest entry form appearing on page three of the Vestnik. The form must be completed and signed by a game warden,

highway patrolman, sheriff or public official.

This contest applies only to Texas white tail deer.

Your entry must be postmarked before January 31, 1996, to qualify.

The general white tail season began on November 4 and will run through January 1. The South Texas season will run a week later, starting on November 11 and running through January 7.

As always, take care to observe safety rules when hunting. Best wishes to all hunters for a successful season.

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Whitetail Deer Only - State of Texas Only

Deer Antler Contest For SPJST Members Only

TWO PRIZES AWARDED $50 - Widest Horns (Will be measured at widest point. Measured outside-to-outside.)

$50 - For Most Points (Will be measured at widest points. Measured outside-to-outside.)

Requirements: Picture of deer with a verification from one of the following: Game Warden, Highway Patrol, Sheriff or any Public Official Name Address Verification: Number of Points Ranch where Killed Signed by

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Office or Title ------Send Entries to: Deer Antler Contest • SPJST Home Office P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503

All Entries Should Be in by January 15, 1996.

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Grant Dierschke Robert and Judy Meyer Batt and Anna Vernetti Emilie and Arnold Sefcik Danny Ray Sefcik Devin Sefcik Chad Sefcik David Nelson James Nelson Aimee Nelson Carl Sefcik Byron Sefcik Albert and Helen Hejl Edith Lamberth Jay and Shirlaine Mikeska Angeline Provine Gladys Allison Audrey McCall Ricky McCall Michael Hughes Derrick Ruzicka Jeanette Glaser Leslie and Louis Sakewitz Charlsie Svetlik Douglas L. and Virginia Williams Monte Williams Alicia Williams Jacques Williams Tanner Williams Robin Dusek Raven Dusek Douglas K. Williams Beatrice Williams Herman and Joan Danish Thomas J. Kopriva Michael and Georgia Wensowitch Arthur and Gladys Goebel Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Zgarba Rosalie and Bob Horton Ty Horton Chad Horton Brandy Horton Arno and Myra Novosad Johnny and Betty Marek Jimmie C. Cox Anne P. Emery Mildred Murrell EdwardVeha Anne Juran Polk Margaret F. Hrabe) Keith, Kara, Michael, and Albina Kerlin

Bridget Holubec Catherine Neuvar Becky Holubec Bernard and Betty Rychlik Maurice Young Opal A. Wooley J.A. Svoboda Brian, Joanie, Stephanie and Samuel Vanicek Rebecca Greger Vicki Elzner Larry Elzner Billie J. Pairett James Middlebrook Pauline Lawrence Ava Davis Albert Purifoy Edward J. Cooper Ann Zwernemann Helen Ray Bragewitz Glen and Mary Ann Maddux Johna Lalla Jvonne Lalla Elvira Poboril Loraine F. Kunz Mr. and Mrs. John A. Balusek Leona and Ralph Macha Jerry A. Hejl Lillie M. Shupak Johnny Mensik Raymond, Laurie and Jerred Kite Ruth Krizan Johnnie Krizan Evelyn and Ernest Bezdek Ronnie and Irene Kroll Jerry and Dorothy Kucera George Sulak Lucille Sulak Ovida Williams Jerelene Lennart George Straten Willie Mae Schultz Mary L. Marek Raymond J. Marek Keith Hykel Tye Williams Ricky Soukup Jake Williams Georgie Soukup Al Soukup Frank Schroeder -SPJST-

From the Finance Committee SPJST Finance Committee to Meet January 13-14 The Finance Committee will meet at the Home Office in Temple on Saturday, January 13 at 9 a.m. and Sunday, January 14, 1996. The meeting time on Sunday is to be announced.

We will interview the Board of Directors and the Supreme Lodge Officers at this meeting.

Members wishing to make recommendations to the committee may do so in writing and mailing the recommendations to:

Rita Vanek Finance Committee Secretary Box901 El Campo, Texas 77437 Recommendations must be received on or before January 12, 1996.

Fraternally, Rita Vanek Finance Committee Secretary -SPJST-

Around the Districts Lodge 23, Moravia to Host District Six Spring Meeting SPJST Lodge 23, Moravia will host the District Six Spring Meeting on March 17, 1996.

Submitted by, Albert Olsovsky, President -SPJST-

Annuities are an excellent way to accumulate a sum of money for retirement or some other purpose. For information, contact your sales representative or the Home Office at 1 (800) 72-SPJST.

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Lodge Letters Section Lodge 1, Fayetteville Reports on Christmas Party SPJST Lodge 1 and the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce held their joint Christmas party at the SPJST Hall in Fayetteville in December in appreciation to all those who helped and contributed to the annual fund raiser (Lickskillet) for the Chamber of Commerce and members of the lodge. Everyone enjoyed a delicious buffet meal consisting of baked turkey, Louisiana deep fried turkey, ham and an abundance of scrumptious vegetables and salads topped off with magnificent desserts.

After the meal, Santa Claus entered with a jolly "Ho Ho" bringing stuffed ani­ mals and decorated ornaments for the children and oranges for the adults. Door prizes were won by the following: Anna and Erwin Cernoch, Tillie Drymalla, Carl Heinsohn, Troy Heinsohn, Paulette Keilers, Joy Kovar, Audrey Krenek, Minnie Kubena, Lil Landry, Eugene Michalsky, Jr., Roy Mueller, Pam Orsak, Patsy Pflughaupt, Annette Rohde, Pat Sury, Minnie Svrcek and Nollie Tiedt.

In conjunction with the Christmas social, SPJST Lodge 1 held their quarter­ ly meeting and elected the following offi­ cers and directors for 1996: President Louis J. Polansky Vice President Glenn Pflughaupt Secretary Irene Polansky Treasurer Brenda Minarcik Directors Ruth Froebe!

Betty Heinsohn Kim Kovar Bonnie Rohde Rose Rohde The XXVII SPJST Convention will be held in Arlington, Texas, on June 10 to June 13, 1996, and Lodge 1 is entitled to send two delegates. Randy and Kim Kovar of Fayetteville were elected to rep­ resent Lodge 1. Louis and Irene Polansky were elected substitute dele­ gates.

Each year, members obtaining 50-year SPJST memberships are honored with the presentation of a gold pin. Several members were presented their pins at the summer picnic; however, Mrs. Mary Ann Guthmann was unable to attend that affair so President Polansky presented her with a 50-year membership pin at the Christmas social and congratulated her on attaining this outstanding milestone.

We missed those who were unable to attend and do hope you had a very merry Christmas with wishes for a very prosper­ ous new year.

Submitted by, Irene Polansky -SPJST-

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Reports on December Meeting We had our meeting, program, and supper on December 3. The day was

enjoyed by all attending.

The meeting was called to order by our president and the pledge was said by all members and visitors present. We had 24 adults and two visitors, Cliffie Mae Davis and Ovida Williams. Our $10 door prize was won by John Krizan. The $6 door prize was won by Diana Adair (not present) and the $5 door prize was won

by Marie Punkett (not present).

We had our election of officers and everyone was re-elected by acclamation.

We observed a few moments of silence for Clement Dudik.

Christine Matus celebrated a birthday in December.

The next meeting is January 7, 1996, with supper.

Jerelene Lenart, Reporter -SPJST-

Lodge 15, Buckholts Reports on December Meeting President Gladys Allison convened the lodge meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday night. All officers and sales representa­ tives were present.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by the membership and all remained standing for a moment of silence for our departed members.

Minutes, the treasurer's report and all committee reports were accepted.

Correspondence included a Christmas card from Willie and Adeline Kohutek.

Eddie Kohutek is recovering from heart surgery at home. Mary Posival, Edward Svoboda and Elbert Svetlik are still on the sick list. Our prayers are with all of you.

All officers and sales representatives were elected back to their present posi­ tions. The officers are: President Gladys Allison Vice President Jeannette Glaser Secretary Charlsie Svetlik Treasurer Virginia Williams Our sales representatives are Michael Hughes and Jeannette Glaser.

Delegates elected to the convention are Gladys Allison, Audrey N. McCall, and Charlsie Svetlik. Alternates are Jeannette Glaser and Joe and Lillie Zajicek.

Christmas bags were to be filled and delivered on December 18, 1995, to shut­ ins at the nursing home and in the com­ munity.

A Christmas social was enjoyed hy all.

Michael Hughes played and sang for our entertainment which we really enjoyed.

Since our meeting, Martha Glaser has had heart surgery and Ann Balusek fell and hurt her knee and also had to have surgery. May God bless both of you and hope you have a quick recovery.

The next meeting is January 8, 1996, at 6:30 p.m. Wishing you and everyone a happy, healthy new year.

Fraternally, Charlsie Svetlik -SPJST-

Lodge Karel Jonas, No. 28, East Bernard Reports on December Meeting Dear Members, As the new year of 1996 begins, so does the time for monthly meetings and Lodge Karel Jonas' first will be held on the second Sunday, the 14th of January, at the established time of 2 p.m., in the meeting room at 106 Leveridge Street which is on the ground floor of the SPJST Hall building.

The agenda will follow the set order of business and will be open to any business needing immediate attention.

Upon adjournment of the business meeting, a standard fare will be served for the fraternal hour buffet luncheon.

The cost is $15 per player which includes the noon meal, snacks and prizes. Ruth Hanusch is the lodge frater­ nal activities coordinator and the tarok chairman. Please pre-register with Ruth so that we can estimate our food supply.

Her address is 99 Mockingbird Hill in Temple, Texas 76501, or you may call her at (817) 773-1575 (daytime) or (817) 771-0193 (after 5 p.m.).

We are looking forward to seeing all of you again.

Fraternally, Ruth Hanusch -SPJST-

Lodge 80, Holland Reflects on 1995

Dear Members and Friends, 1995 is coming to a close and it has been a wonderful year at Lodge 80, December 10 Meeting Report Convening at a special early time of 1 Holland with preparation for even more p.m., the meeting recessed for the hot of the same in 1996.

We need to give all the officers a pat buffet luncheon, after the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and remembrance on the back for a job well done and to the of departed members. There was a large members who are pitching in to give sup­ port at various times to accomplish differ­ turn out with many guests.

After the meeting reconvened at 2 ent projects.

As we reflect on 1995, we find that p.m., it went quick and smoothly. The major report of the day was on the new many exciting events occurred at Lodge 80. We saw the burning of a $41,000 insurance product, "Senior Life."

Brother Glen Kaminsky gave the prelimi­ note for our newly paved parking lot at nary report and compared it with another the Christmas party (which took a little fraternal insurance. He said ours was over 11 months to pay off). This accom­ very competitive. This writer was in the · plishment was through hard work from "clean up slot" in the report and gave our members as well as from local com­ details on the questions that are being munity support. We would like to thank asked on the application, answering from American Legion Post No. 526, the Holland Volunteer Fire Department, and the floor, etc. others that made cash donations to this An audit committee report showed that the treasurer's books were all in project. Thanks to our members that excellent order. All other reports were worked on game nights in the kitchen, bar and on the floor to help in this suc­ accepted as given.

There was no business needing imme­ cess. We would also like to thank those that helped at the picnic and with the sell­ diate attention, so the meeting adjourned. ing or purchasing tickets to Foley's Grand Roast turkey with all the trimmings and some barbecued sausage were the Opening.

Another big event that we enjoyed at main fare for the hot buffet luncheon.

This writer wishes to thank all of those Lodge 80 was hosting the State Awards persons who took the time to make spe­ Banquet in March. We had the pleasure cial dishes along with dessert items as of seeing members from around the state and working with the Supreme Lodge well as special dessert items.

A special thanks also goes to the per­ officers and staff on this important occa­ son who was volunteered to roast the sion.

We. have in the past year lost a few of donated turkey. As to the desserts, there were prize-winning kolacky, prize-win­ our members and we need to remember ning cakes and much more. This buffet them in this season of celebration of the luncheon brought out the best. Thanks birth of our Lord. again, folks, for making it a big success!

To the faithful: Remember to mark November and December Meetings As I .write this summary of our last your new calendar on the 14th of January, the second Sunday with the starting time two monthly meetings, I am reminded of the song, "It's Funny How Time Slips at 2 p.m. and this writer remainsAway."

Fraternally yours, All officers were present at both meet­ Joseph D. Nezval, ings with President Harold Rohde calling President the meetings to order. We observed a -SPJSTbrief moment of silence for departed members and gave the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag.

Brother Glen Latham read the minutes from the previous meetings and they were approved. He also gave the reports from committees and they were doing outstanding jobs.

We received thank-yous from Cedalia Kurtzs third grade class at Central Elementary in Belton for having the Temple Telegram sent to their class; The mid-winter Tarok Tournament Barbara Hill for support of Czech will be held at Lodge 47, Seaton on Heritage Week at Holland ISD; Ida Saturday, January 6 with play beginning Borowski's family for the donation to at 9 a.m. The public is invited and SPJST Seaton Brethren Church in her memory; membership is not required. Six one­ and from Scout Troop 174 in Bartlett for hour rounds will be played by everyone. the cash donation to get supplies which Prizes will be awarded. they had lost in a fire. Also, we received

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Lodge 80, Holland Presents Scenes from Christmas Party Members of Lodge 80, Holland cele­ brated the holiday season with American Legion members at their lodgehaHon Saturday evening, December 9.

Mr. and Mrs. Claus. visit with Victoria and Cyril Pajestka and JoAnn Mazock.

'laking a break!

Pictured,fromleft, are kitchen workers G.L. Brisbin, Frank Jr. and Helen Pajestka and Curtis Wolf.

Supreme Lodge rep­ resentatives attend­ ing the party includ­ ed, from left: Betty and Jerry Mikulas and Adeline and Willie Kohutek.

a Christmas card from District Two Director Willie Kohutek and his wife Adeline.

New members accepted into the lodge included Selma Luann Kennedy and Elwood Bell.

District Director Willie Kohutek installed the lodge officers in the December meeting who had been elected in November. They are: President Harold Rohde Vice President G.L. (Pee Wee) Brisbin Secretary!freasurer Glen Latham Fraternal Activities Coordinator Melissa Taisler Reporter Frank Pajestka, Jr. Delegates elected to attend the con­ vention were Frank Pajestka, Jr., Glen Latham, G.L. Brisbin, Rick Benner, and D.I. Bohac.

November birthday celebrants were Helen Pajestka, Danny Hendricks, Florine Rohde, Vicky Benner, Eddie Kunz, Tony Sladecek, and James Sladecek.

December birthday celebrants were Otto Horelica, Isabell Kunz, and Frank Pajeska, Jr. Door prize winners were G.L. Brisbin, Calvin Eckermann, Frank Pajestka, Jr., J.D. "Pete" Coker, Carl Klotz, Billy Latham, Adel Horelica, Helen Pajestka, Delores Sladecek, and Tony Sladecek.

Brother Willie's prize winners in December were Dan Hendrix, Glen Latham, Gay Rohlack, and Eddie Kunz.

Honey bears in December were Vicky Benner and Doris Eckermann.

Our next meeting will be Sunday, January 7, 1996, at 2 p.m. See you there and have a wonderful holiday season.

Fraternally yours, Frank Pajestka, Jr. -SPJST-

Lodge 84, Dallas Reports on December Meeting

BURNING OF THE NO'IE: Pictured, from left, are: Fire Chief and Board Chairman Coleman Benner, Glen Latham, G.L Brisbin, Harold Rohde, Rick Benner, Joe Sumbera, Curtis Wolf, Frank Pajestka, Jr., Calvin Eckerman and District Two Director WiHie Kohutek.

From left, lodge officers G.L (Pee Wee) Brisbin. and Glen Latham join Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas and District Two Director WiHie Kohutek at the Lodge 80 Christmas Party. Completing the row are lodge officers Frank Pajestka, Jr. and Harold Rohde.

Dear Members, Sister Wanda Petr led us in the pledge to our flag and a moment of silence was observed for member Brother Walter Kalmus. To the family, we extend sin­ cere sympathy. Rest in peace, Walter.

Once again President Yeager was reminded of the San Francisco­ Minnesota game and asked if she would please keep the meeting at a pace that would get members home by halftime.

Well, we shall see how happy all you game watchers were.

Sunshine lady Bessie Tydlaska sent the following cards: get-well-Mildred Cervenka, Johnny Gaiser, Raymond Dlabaj, Lydia Tyrock, Sid Pokladník, Emil Chmelar, and Kelly Kopecky and sympathy-Walter and Cynthia Kalmus.

Sister Salac reported on money direct­ ed for the special committee fund.

The House Committee had no report.

Brother Petr presented the hall rental report. Youth Leader Bessie Petr was happy all enjoyed the Christmas pro­ gram. The fraternal activities coordina­ tor's report was presented by Sister Faye Rejcek. She reported on dues that were sent in. The fraternal activities coordina­ tor's workshop is on February 24 at our lodge.

Sister-Wanda-Petr is the new president

of the Fraternal Council. There is no meeting in January. The delegates and officers will meet and plan the 1996 calendat .

The Czech Culture report was present­ ed by Ben Jarma. A meeting will be held Monday, February 26 at Lodge 84.

During the November meeting, dele­ gates to the 1996 SPJST Convention were elected. Those voted on to attend were Ben Jarma, Carlyn Ondrusek, Faye Rejcek, Bessie Petr, Cheri Petr, Sid Pokladník, and Evelyn Salac. These seven will represent our lodge.

Alternates are Emil Petr, Benny Gerlich, Ellen Gerlick, Raymond Rejcek, and Randy Scott.

Secretary Salac read correspondence received including a Christmas card from Doris Dokopil, Internal Revenue, and a check from SPJST Supreme Lodge.

Entertainment members, please note that the Christmas decorations are to be taken down on January 8 at 5:30 p.m. A chili dinner and meeting will follow.

Many thanks to Brother and Sister Salac who delivered the canned goods collected at the Christmas party and the youth club to the Brady Center. Also delivered were paper bags and clothes.

Plan ahead to attend the initiation of new members at the February 18 meeting at 3 p.m. followed by dinner.

Our monthly meeting is January 15 at 7:30 p.m. Dance to the Country Outlaws on January 20 and the Czech Harvestors on February 3.

Happy New Year!

Rose Scott -SPJST-

Lodge 88, Houston Reports on Members' Activities The lodge's annual meeting was well­ attended. Dinner of brisket, sausage, and the trimmings was enjoyed by the mem­ bers. There were some members who were really missed: Tim Kostom, who has been a great leader in our lodge, love­ ly Bernice Wahlberg who is battling can­ cer for quite some time, active and loyal members Rosa Lee Kostom and Pearl Hanka, Ann and Gus Urbanovsky who have been active for many years, and Alice and Andrew Braikovich as Andy has had terrible shingles for four months.

We all hope a speedy recovery for all of you!

Viola Cox is my sister, but that doesn't prevent me from complimenting her on her great job as chairman of the Entertainment Committee for three years!

She appointed a great committee of dedi­ cated workers who cooperated with her.

What was so nice is that the lodge mem­ bers gave her a great standing ovation without anyone suggesting it! Donna Merkel is the new chairman, and with her friendly personality and her husband's (Gunter) help and a good committee, she will be great. · We enjoyed the youth Christmas pro­ gram. It was interesting and the singing was beautiful. It ended with jolly old Saint Nick followed by some very tasty refreshments.

It w~ a very beautiful wedding at St. Mark's lJnited Methodist Church when Lori Kaye Sloane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sloane, and Lynn Alan Pflughaupt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leander Pflughaupt, were united in marriage. The lovely bride had a most beautiful dress as did the bridesmaids, The reception was

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Decorating Chairman Johnny Broz thanked Willie Wehring for helping deco­ rate the lodge for Christmas. Also special thanks to Linda Wehring for the stage decorations.

Mary Kosut of the Benevolence Committee reported charity work for November as 1,148 hours and volunteer work amounted to 1,691 hours.

District Five Director Louis Hanus reported the latest interest rates on home loans.

District Youth Counselor Marie Stayton read a letter from the Supreme Lodge congratulating Lodge 88 for win­ Short Items • Ellen Miculka, Josephine Pflughaupt, ning first and second places at the and Garry Zalesky did a good job on the Volleyball Tournament in Bruceville­ Eddy. Lynn Pflughaupt, captain of the Delegate Screening Committee!

• The Gladys Havemann family fur­ second place team, presented a check for $135 to the lodge along with the trophies nished the beautiful tree in the lobby.

• Barbara Linney and Marian Zalesky received at Bruceville-Eddy.

Sick members were Tim Kostom, Gus did a beautiful job of decorating.

• Congratulations to Edna Wehring on and Ann Urbanovsky, Anna Hoffmann, and Franklin Bravenec. reaching one million in insurance sales!

A motion was made and seconded to • Our sympathy goes to Evelyn Mikolas on the death of her uncle (97 proceed with the building proposal by Willie Wehring and the construction site years old) Alvin Baethe of Palestine.

• I never mentioned it before because is to be along the south fence behind the he is my grandson, but Brooks Krejci main building. The motion carried.

District Field Representative Helen Eubank has made the "Top Honor Roll" Hegwood reported she conducted two (which means all As) every time!

• Mary and John Kosut are proud that seminars introducing the latest policy for their nine-month-old grandson Zachary ages 50 to 80 years. She congratulated Reed Kosut, son of Kenneth and Penny Edna Wehring and Victor Janak for their one million dollar sales. She also con­ Kosut, became a member of our lodge.

• Sergeant-at-Arms Frank Tilich is a gratulated Vincent Hegwood, Fred Buri loyal member who attends every meeting and Lydia Marsh for their sales.

Meeting refreshments were donated but never has anything to do; he says all

by Fred and Grace Schneider, Ernest and members are nice!

There are very good orchestras for Margie Anders, and Tom and Lydia January: Al Pearson's Royal Canadians Marsh.

There were 139 members in atten­ on the 6th; Leo Majek Polka Band on the 7th, Sammy Jensen Big Band from dance. Helen lead the members in Minnesota on the 13th, Jack Melick Big singing "Happy Birthday" to 28 Band on the 20th, and Vraze/s Polka December celebrants.

Door prizes went to Cindy Havemann, Band on the 27th.

Special New Year's greetings to Ann Grace Schneider, Gunther Merkel, Harley Cox, and Mary Quida.

Hoffman, Ann Elzner, Marie Rezek, JoAnnBuri Annie Vala, Sid and Justine Pokladník of Recording Secretary Dallas whose son passed away and all -SPJSTSPJST members. A happy New Year to you all!

Tillie Helmcamp -SPJST-

at the Chandelier Ballroom where the many guests enjoyed cocktails, a deli­ cious dinner, and dancing. Their many friends wish them much happiness!

Professor William Souchek, the only one in South Texas who started teaching Czech in 1973, taught ten years in Alvin Community College, six years at San Jacinto College, three years at the University of Houston, and 32 ten-week sessions at Lodge 88. The Czech Ex­ Students Association of Texas has award­ ed him a lifetime membership in 1986 and a Certificate of Appreciation in 1989.

The Czech Heritage awarded Brother Souchek an Award of Recognition in November, 1995, for his promotion and preservation of Czech heritage in Texas.

All well-deserved honors!

Lodge 88, Houston Presents December 10 Meeting Minutes

Texas' Largest Czech Language Class Receives Passing Grade Like school kids being let out early Committee). Stopping by to extend for Christmas break, the students of hearty birthday congratulations were Texas' largest Czech language class at Richard Kratovil, Earline Hoffman, SPJSTLodge Pokrok No. 88, Houston Frances Susil, and Emily Thoede. celebrated the last night of class for 1995 Unable to attend but sending letters of with all the vim and verve of teenagers. best wishes were his Kinkaid School You wouldn't realize by the sounds com- students, Josephine Abercrombie and ing from the jídelna that this group of former Secretary of State James Baker. boisterous youngsters range from 17 to Many of our fellow students, such as over 80 years of age. Although we have Effie and Bill Rosene, and Lou Muniza it on good authority that a minimum of (who just returned from the Czech 40 percent of the class has reached the Republic), use the knowledge they have golden ageof 50 years, not one will sign gained to prepare themselves for travel an affidavit to being to the Czech over 39 except their Republic. In fact, much beloved stary the Rosene's ucitel, the redoubbrought along some table William E. auth~ntic Morav!an Souchek. '} · music tapes which On the night of played throughout 1 December 4, a livew. " w. the evening. Other ly group of o.ve~ 50 student~ use their students and invited new skills to help guests came togeththem deciph~r er for the Annual some of their Souchek Birthday ancestors' emigraParty and End-offf tion documents, Term Celebration. birth and marriage This has become a certificates, as well tradition at Pokrok as great-grandHouston for the last mother's letters to winter class of the year. Students pre- her future husband. pared traditional European dishes like For whatever personal reasons klobasniky, wurst salat, kolace brought us together, without the benev­ Moravske, grilled klovasa and kysele olence of the Supreme Lodge and zeli, as well as a very special birthday Pokrok Houston, this closely-knit cake with the inscription "Vse nejlepsi brotherhood would not have had the k tvym devadesatym narozeninam preji chance to meet the exceptional Bill tví zacil" (Our best wishes for your Souchek.

90th birthday from your students!")

Spring 1996 classes will begin on which was baked and decorated by Monday, January 29; thereafter, class is Edith Vojtek Lamberth. scheduled for February 5, 19, 26, Invited guests for the evening March 4, 18, 25, and April 1, 15, 22. included Charles and Ann Heyda and Czech Language Classes at Pokrok Mae Kainer (who were among Bill Houston, located at 1435 Beall Street in Souchek's first Czech language stu- Houston, are open to all. If you know dents in 1969 at Spring Branch High of a family member or a neighbor who School 's night classes), Victor Janak, would like to learn about the Czech lan­ James Ermis (State Treasurer for the guage, please call one of the following Czech Heritage Society of the State of class coordinators for more inforrna­ Texas ), Bohuslav Rattay (a native of tion, Anna Krpec (713) 726-0282, Lou Prague, Czech Republic and graduate Muniza (713) 496-4584, or Effie student at Rice University's Music Rosene (713) 682-4608.

School), Marvin and Louise Keyes Submitted by, (Sokol Houston's Education Director) Richard A. Garza and Alice Bily (Lodge 88 Telephone -SPJST-

"Th e annua l end-oi-term celebration has become a tradition at Pokrok Houston [or the last ClaSS Of the year.

Lodge 88, Houston Presents Annual Meeting Minutes President Clara Broz called the meet­ ing to order at 11 :55 a.m. on December 10, 1995.

President Clara Broz opened the meet­ ing as Lowrina Lindemann, Lydia Marsh, Committee Reports and Mary Quider presented the colors Entertainment Chairperson Viola Cox recognized all committee members for all and lead the Pledge of Allegiance. their hard work this year and special Names of three deceased members during the month were read with the thanks to Janet Garcia for her help in tak­ membership standing for a moment of ing reservations. On Sunday, January 7, Leo Majek will perform from 2 to 6 p.m. silence.

Chairman of the Board A.J. Stayton Youth Leader Barbara Linney reported the youth attended the volleyball tourna­ thanked all board members for their ment in Bruceville-Eddy and had a great cooperations throughout the year.

Kitchen Chairman Gene Barcak time. Barbara then called Dorothy Fabrigel up to the podium who presented thanked Johnny Broz, Fred Buri, Willie a donation to the youth for $200, which Wehring and especially, Edna Wehring and Lowrina Lindemann for their help she received from AT&T "Telephone this year.

Pioneers of America."

Social Night Chairman thanked his Social Night Chairman Willie Wehring reported turkeys will be given committee members for their dedication away on December 21, 1995. Birthday this year.

Blue Room Chairperson Margaret Club President Lowrina Lindemann . reported the next luncheon scheduled for Allbritton thanked.Karl Lindemann .and k

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Pictured above are members of Texas' largest Czech language class at Lodge 88, Houston. They are, from left, seated: Rick Garza, Anna Krpec, Bill and Alice Souchek, Karey Rawitscher, and Lorraine Rod. Kneeling: Benny Marek, Jerry Ermis, Joe Mozisek, and Bill Rosene: Standing: Richard Rankin, Lou Muniza, Jackie Marek, Gladys Kahanek, Jerry Zmeskal, Leslie Kahanek, Tony and Mary Grace Pavlik, Elsie Pecena, Sydney Voda (in back), Angie Jalutka, Jerry Voda (in back), Edith Lambeth, Alma Waligora, Anna Schindler, Kathy Jalutka, Robert Schindler, Judy Jalutka, Elaine and John Bartonek, and Effie Rosene.

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Birthday Club President Lowrina Lindemann requested all officers to stand and be honored ..

Men's Club Chairman Tom Marsh reported a very good year with 55 mem­ bers who contributed 2,105 volunteer hours.

Naomi Spencer of the Dramatic Club reported she hopes to produce the "Womanless Wedding" the coming year.

Mary Kosut of the Benevolence Committee reported her annual report will be given at the January meeting.

After lunch, President Clara Broz resumed the meeting with the Memorial Service. Names of the deceased were read by Jo Ann Buri. Candle· lighters were Marie Stayton and Karen Bender.

The song was by Helen Hegwood with Naomi Spencer accompanying. Marie Stayton presented an inspirational read­ ing.

The results of the election of officers were: President Clara Broz First Vice President Marie Stayton Second Vice President Tillie Helmcamp Recording Secretary Jo Ann Buri Secretary[freasurer Janet Garcia Youth Director Barbara Linney Fraternal Activities Coordinator Homer Alexander Guide Helen Hegwood Sergeant-at-Arms Frank Tillich Flag Bearer Committees as requested Entertainment Committee Donna Merkel Board of Trustees Willie Wehring Jerry Ermis Dorothy Pflughaupt AJ. Stayton Paul Pflughaupt Fred Buri Royal Warnesch Karl Lindemann Lynn Pflughaupt Bobby Allbritton Jeannette Bender

Announcements during balloting District Fraternal Activities Coordinator Fred Buri spoke to the mem­ bers about the 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive.

Evelyn Mikeska invited members to the Lodge 196 New Year's Eve Dance.

Louis Hanus thanked Homer Alexander for serving 13 years as Lodge 88 Fraternal Activities Coordinator and Mary Kosut for 17 years service as Benevolence.

Ed Michulka requested that a building fund be formed by sending donations to the office. Donations could be made for furnishing inside the building in your name.

During the balloting for convention delegates, Louis Hanus conducted the installation of officers.

Door prizes went to Linda Wehring, Donnie Havemann, Mildred Holeman, Bessie Dewer, and Josephine Buri.

The delegates to the convention were elected.

The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

Jo Ann Buri Recording Secretary -SPJST-

Lodge 92, Fort Worth Ladies Circle Reports on December Meeting The Ladies Circle of SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth met for their regular meeting at the lodge hall on Tuesday, December 12, 1995, with 48 members, six men and two guests present. It was a happy, jovial group as it was the occasion for the annu­ al Christmas luncheon and party. A short business meeting was opened by President Florence Greer. The minutes and the treasurer's report were approved and filed.

Joe Paprskar, Carl Zich, Imogene Reaves, W.H. McMillen were sent get­ well cards during the month and a sym­ pathy card went to Billye Starr. Thank you notes were read from Joe Paprskar and from SPJST Lodge 92.

Hostesses for the January 9 meeting will be Louise Oujesky, Clara Marchioni, and Merle Kovar (with Aurora Maldino to substitute for Merle should Merle not be able to be present that day). The December hostesses were Ann Lesikar, Mary Ann Gibson, Billye Starr, and Elma Anderson.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to our December honorees: Ann Lesikar, James Greer, Elizabeth Gregory, and Doris Stratton. May you have many more.

After Joyce Tesar, hall manager, gave her report regarding the December 17 Christmas dance, door prizes donated by SPJST Lodge 92 went to Phyllis Cihacek, Liz Howard, Louise Oujesky, Elsie Anders, Florence Greer, Nancy Paprskar, Aurora Maldino, and Betty Whitehead.

It was noted that our annual $25 gift from the Ladies Circle would be sent by Treasurer Spacek to the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1 in Taylor.

We will see you all at the next meeting on Tuesday, January 9, 1996, weather permitting. Call Joyce at 626-1361 to confirm if you are in doubt about meeting cancellation. Don't forget to bring your $3 dues for the coming year!

Fraternally submitted, Martha Durham Secretary/Reporter -SPJST-

Lodge 179, Warrenton Reports on Christmas Party December 14 was the date of our meeting and our Christmas party.

Games were played, refreshments were served and gifts were exchanged that had been placed under the Christmas tree. Baked ham was the main dish for our meal. Thanks to the donor of the refreshments.

We were happy to have District One Director Andrew and Lola Vavra and Supreme Lodge Secretary/Treasurer Lanita Anglin and her son, Brian, attend.

We did not have a business meeting.

Lloyd and Joan Goehring and Milton and Bea Vasek came forward to be on the serving committee for January, February and March.

We were thrilled to have so many donated door prizes. There was a lot of anticipation before the lucky numbers were drawn.

Let's have a nice attendance again for our next meeting on January 11, 1996, at 7 p.m. Stew will be served.

Ora Lee Levien, Reporter

Pictured,fromleft, are John Parrish, secretary of the Houston County Beefand Forage Council,Chester Shmoldas and Dr. Sim Reeves,agrono­ mist who was the hay showjudge.

Dear Members and Freinds, Our December meeting was called to order by President Louis Grochoski. The secretary called the roll and read the min­ utes from the November meeting. The treasurer gave her report. Both reports were approved as read.

The 1996 officers were elected. The new officers are: President Louis Grochoski Vice President George Rippin Secretary Rhonda Hurtík Treasurer Ernest Kelly Reporter Kitty Rippin Fraternal Coordinator Ann Schneider Flag Bearer Johnna Hilcher Youth Leader Ann Schneider Assistant Youth Leader Estelle Hurtik The next meeting will be January 2 with the trustee meeting at 6:30 p.rn. and the regular meeing at 7:30 p.m. The new slate of officers will be installed.

Sunday, January 7, we will have our afternoon of fun and games from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. We will have sandwiches and snacks.

Fraternally, Frances Simmank, Reporter -SPJST-

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Lodge 74, Lovelady Member Chester Shmoldas Takes Top Honors in Houston County Hay Show Chester Shmoldas' Coastal Bermuda sample was the Grand Champion at the Houston County Hay Show on October 20, 1995. Chester is a member of Lodge 74, Lovelady. This year's show had 35 entries submitted by 15 produc­ ers from throughout the county.

Dr. Sim Reeves, Extension agrono­ mist with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, was the judge. He said the overall quality was very good compared to other shows he has judged.

The county was fortunate to get rain through the growing season. The three main factors that affected hay quality are: availability to water, fertility and stage of growth when harvested.

The average crude protein of the

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samples was 10.37 percent, which is adequate for body maintenance of beef cattle. Forty-six percent of the samples had an overall score of 180 or better, 37 percent scored between 179 and 150 and the remaining 17 percent scored below 150. These scores were obtained by using a mathematical formula involving the crude protein rating as well as a visual inspection rating.

Reeves explained how producers can utilize the hay they produce by supple­ menting it with other protein and ener­ gy sources. Dry cows, depending on the stage of pregnancy, need 10 to 12 percent protein for body maintenance.

By increasing the grain in a ration, a producer can use lower quality hay.

S.P.J.S.T.Rest Home No. 1, Taylor Hosts Christmas Party The S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1, Taylor held their annual Christmas Party on Sunday, December 17.

Mrs. Pauline Kovar (AD.) welcomed the guests and thanked everyone for corn­ ing. She then emceed the program.

Rev. James Hejl read the Christmas story from the Bible and this was fol­ lowed by James Marek and Mrs. Becky Ruzicka singing a special Christmas song. Then, the Country Cousins Band, under the direction of Mrs. Phyllis Carlow provided the seasonal tunes to delight the guests and residents. Mrs. Carlow played "Here Comes Santa Claus" and Santa came out giving candy and presents to the residents.

Refreshments of chicken salad sand­ wiches, chips and dips, cookies, and red punch were served by Terry Pundsack, Mary Ann Stauffer, Frances Minikus, Inez Sladek, Gladys Skrhak, Elsie Flink, and Sarah Sondra!.

S.P.J.S.T.Rest Home No. 1 Float The S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1 entered a float in the Taylor Christmas Parade. The float won first place in the commercialbusiness section. The theme was "Christmas Around the World."

Thanks to Marie Estrada and her helpers Rosie Medina and Vicky Formica for the time and effort contributed on their behalf to bring this honor to us. Riding on the float were Juanita Estrada, Natalie

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Estrada, Lori Medina, Trisha Brenson, Keith Medina, and Anna Holubec.

Some of the S.P.J.S.T. residents went to see the parade in a van. The following were Nora Merka, Betty Lou Krieg, Alvie Love, Erna Schwarz, Emma Still, Edna Granzin, Bessie Bruecker, Annie Kalmus, Esther Martin, and Josephine Meier. They were accompanied by Janice Robinson, Pauline Kovar and Mr. Woody Richards, administrator. The resi­ dents were delighted to see all the beauti­ ful floats and rode around the town look­ ing at all the Christmas lights.

Mrs. Pauline Kovar would like to thank all the groups and individuals who made our Christmas brighter and merrier this year.

Sincerely, Pauline Kovar Activities Director -SPJST-

Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum The Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum has enjoyed a very successful and happy 1995. The city of Caldwell, the people, the newspaper (Tribune),the businesses, the Historical Society, the schools, the churches, SPJST, and of course, too many individuals to mention each name have worked diligently in cooperation with the Burleson County Czech Museum to cause the wonderful things to happen: publishing the brochure, thanks to Robert and Johanna Elliott, visits and lectures on the Czech Republic, thanks to George and Shirley Hlavinka, exhibits, displays, and gifts from Dennis Chapman of the Texas

S.P.J.S.T.Rest Home No. 1, Taylor Presents Scenes from Holiday Activities The S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1 entered a float in the Taylor Christmas Parade. The float won first place in the commercial business section with the theme ''Christmas Around the World." Pictured, at right, driving the parade float is Maria Estrada.

It just wouldn't be a party without refreshments! And these ladies saw to it that the refreshments kept coming.

Servers are, from left Elsie Flink, Mary Ann Stauffer and Frances Minikus.

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The Country Cousins Band under the direction of Mrs. Phyllis Carlow per­ formed Christmas songs and country music for the resi­ dents and their guests.

SPJST Rest Home No. 1 residents and their guests wait for the show to start.

Historical Society and the vase from the Czech Heritage Society of Fort Bend County, all of the tours with the help of Mary Cunningham, Director bf Tourism for the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce.

BCCHM has entertained many visi­ tors. Some of these visitors were from the Czech Republic, including the 30 sol­ diers under the command of Major Dan Davorsky here for training with the Texas National Guard. Other visitors from the Czech Republic, in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce, were the Czech Republic's Youth String Symphony.

They will return to Caldwell in 1997.

Make plans now to help sponsor this youth group.

Thanks to Caldwell High School Principal Ed Pressley, Caldwell High School Librarian Mrs. Pat Payne, Dr. Sanders, and again, too many to thank separately. Mrs. Payne is setting up a mini-Czech museum in the library. Our exchange student, Paul Vanek, explains to the other students questions on the Czech Republic. He also helps them with the addresses for corresponding with other young people in his home land.

Actually, BCCHM is soliciting high school students to form a youth training support group and what better age can the museum find than our own (they do not have to be Czech descendants) for the future to preserve our heritage and the Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum!

In September, we celebrated the Kolache Festival. In October, we cele­ brated the birthday of the Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum which was born in 1993 with the foresight of some 11 charter members: Hlavinkas, Jurica, Elliotts, Polaseks, Skrivanek, Rychilik, Junek, Polansky and recently elected to the Board, Crawford. These are the people we owe a big thanks for the caring and thoughtfulness in promot­ ing and preserving the heritage and cul­ ture of the Czech people.

The last full week of October has also been proclaimed by Governor George Bush as Czech Cultural Awareness Week.

Plan now to celebrate this occasion with the BCCHM in 1996-we need your help!

The BCCHM Cookbook Committee published a beautiful, authentic Czech cookbook that will be one of our fund raising projects. This Czech cookbook is a collector 's item and contains some 360 Czech recipes.

The most exciting thing that happened in 1995 was the donation of the Polasek home and land, located at Fawn and Chaw Street, for the new home of the BCCHM. The old house will be restored as a model Czech home with landscap­ ing, woodwork cabinets, etc., as authenti­ cally Czech as we can make it. The Polasek family surprised President George Hlavinka with their decision of this gift soon after Thanksgiving. What a blessing and a stable, philantrophic investment this is in their Czech Heritage.

This gift may encourage many of you to begin thinking about charitable gift planning, to set-up foundations, scholar­ ship funds, memorials, endowments, real estate and living wills for the Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum. We are dependent upon you for our support.

Without your contribution, the Museum cannot preserve this valuable culture for the public.

With the gift of the Polasek Home, 1996 will be a fantastic, busy year. Join the BCCHM today and enjoy the action and fun, food and fellowship. Be Czech proud-Czech the spirit! If you are tired, worn-out, frustrated, have too much to

do, join the museum and realize that through helping others you will find time, friends, and support that you will never find alone. We need your help!

Besides the Polasek Home, BCCHM will be working on the Wallacian Bee Hives to be used as Czech Heritage Museum markers (like historical mark­ ers) particularly along the Presidential Corridor (Highway 21). If you own land on Highway 21, please send BCCHM a letter granting permission and notice that you will build a Wallachian Bee Hive for the Czech Museum on your property. We also need computer help designing the leaflets for the Wallacian Bee Hive.

The membership drive is now under­ way. We plan to double our working members. The Cookbook Committee will be busy marketing and preparing for the second edition. If you surf on the Internet, please mention BCCHM Authentic Czech Cookbook. Our internet number is WW.RTIS. BCCHM can receive E-mail at the Chamber of Commerce and our fax number in Caldwell is (409) 567-0818.

The BCCHM Youth Group consists of Paul Vanek, Michael Ausley, Charles and Sam Polasek, and Matthew Huffman.

They may not have volunteered, but they certainly did their share of work on the Czech cookbook and their services were certainly appreciated. We want this group and others to join in the work and fun of the BCCHM. It is rewarding and exciting. BCCHM wants to continue the unique spirit of communal identity­

Czech Proud-Ko/ache Capital­ Caldwell, Texas, USA. With your help, BCCHM is investing in a happier, health­ ier community.

Special salute and thank you to George and Shirley Hlavinka, you have made the Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum great and fantastic.

Your untiring hours of labor, always pro­ moting goodwill and that Czech-Proud Spirit. We appreciate all that you are doing for Caldwell, Texas, USA! Special thanks to the Czech Cookbook Committee and all who helped to make the authentic Czech Cookbook happen.

We want to especially thank Caldwell Printing Co., John and Bea Speckman for the free work on the cookbook, Dillard's Department Store in Houston for all of the sacks to distribute the cookbooks, and a really big thank you to our youth group: Paul Vanek, Michael Ausley, Charles Polasek, Matthew Huffman and Sam Polasek and Albert Matus, who came on a moment's notice. You are great!

You can still buy cookbooks at Polasek's Air Conditioning and Heating Office on the Square in Caldwell, Texas, USA. Sale-$20 Collector's Item-Heirloom Regular Price $22.50 plus postage and handling Submitted by, Lee Crawford -SPJST-

Buying a Home?

Mortgage loans and term insurance that can pay off your loan in the event of death are just two of the many benefits avail· able to SPJST members.

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Spring Branch Westchester Education Center to Offer Czech Classes

by calling the Center at (713) 365-5660 or the Czech language instructor Dennis Svetlik at (713) 288-8638 after 7 p.m. or (713) 590-7773 during the day.

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Czech language instruction will be offered again this spring at the Westchester Education Center of the Spring Branch Independent School District. This semester, Czech II, the more advanced class will be taught.

Czech II is designed for students who have completed the basic Czech I course and/or have basic grammar and conversa­ tional skills. It is an opportunity to fur­ ther advance their language skills in grammar, reading, writing and conversa­ tion.

The Czech II class is a 12-week course starting on February 6, 1996. It will meet on Tuesday of each week from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Westchester Education Center.

Registration schedule for the class is as follows: January 15-18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

January 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

January 22-25 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

January 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

January 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Late Registration: January 29-February 1 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Tuition for the course is $60 plus $5 registration fee.

The Spring Branch Westchester Education Center is located at 901 Yorkchester in Houston, Texas 77079.

Additional information can be obtained

Austin Community College to Offer Czech Classes Conversation Czech I CSC-2-322-040 is being offered for the student with little or no background in the Czech language.

The class meets from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Class begins on January 17 and continues for a total of 21 hours.

Conversation Czech III CSC-2-943040 is a newly offered class at ACC. The class will have an emphasis on oral language, vocabulary, pronunciation and mastery of basic sentence structure through participa­ tion and dialogue. Prerequisite for the course is completion of Czech I and II at ACC or the ability to converse in Czech and the consent of the instructor. The class meets once a week on Monday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. for a total of 21 hours. Class begins on January 23.

Registration for these classes ends on January 10, 1996, at ACC Administrative Offices at Highland Mall. For further information, call (512) 223-7536 or (512) 223-7540.

Submitted by, Travis-Williamson County Czech Heritage Society -SPJST-

Lower Interest Rates Present Opportunities for Real Estate and Home Financing SPJST interest rates just went down. you 've been there, then you already The new rates are posted on page three know - it's no fun. of this week's Vestnik. This may be good Approved by SPJST convention dele­ news if you are planning to purchase real gates more than 70 years ago, the estate, build a new home or buy a previ- SPJST's Mortgage Lending ously-owned house. recorded more than $28 million in total Home and farm mortgages are two of loans outstanding through the end of the most unheralded November, 1995. benefits offered by The Secretarythe SPJST to its Treasurer's DepartII members. The basic ment works diligent­ philosophy underlyly to meet the needs ing the mortgage of its member bor­ lending program rowers. In order to offered through the O 01 be considered for a ~~JST is that through mortgage loan with joint effort and mututhe SPJST, you or a~ self-interest, i~?iyour spouse must be viduals and families J1 ')]' a member of the ma~ coll~cti~ely ~PJST: l!nder":ritachieve objectives JI mg guidelines stípuunattainable by acting ff late that the SPJST alone. The SPJST may lend up to 75 also uses mortgage percent of the purloans as one of its chase price or investment vehicles to invest the assets appraised value, whichever is less, on of the Society. "first-class residential real estate." For In addition to offering very competi- example, if the land and dwelling are tive interest rates, an SPJST mortgage appraised at $100,000, the maximum provides you with the added peace of amount that can be financed is $75,000. mind of knowing who you will be deal- Likewise, each immediate family is sub­ ing with. To date, SPJST has never ject to a maximum financing limitation "sold" any of its mortgage notes to of $100,000. another financial institution. If you have For complete information on terms a home or farm loan through savings and conditions of SPJST's underwriting and loan association, then you probably guidelines and details on how to apply know what it's like to periodically for an SPJST mortgage loan, please call receive a letter informing you that your the Home Office, toll-free, at 1 (800) mortgage has been transferred to another 727-7578 and ask to speak with Daryl holding company. It's just one more Entrop or Ann Paruzinski in the opportunity for you and your special Mortgage Lending Department. concerns to get lost in the' slÍÚfílé'.·'·lf· . ···.. · · . ' ~PJST..!...o ' '' ' ·

Home an dfi arm mor tgages are tw •+ th e mos t Unheralded beneiits ottered by the SPTST to its members.

Study the Czech Language through University of Texas

by Correspondence Course The School of Independent Learning at the University of Texas currently offers two courses in the Czech language.

Czech 506 and 507 are designed to help beginners develop proficiency in under­ standing, reading, writing and speaking Czech. 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: The University of Texas at Austin Independent Learning P.O. Box 7700 Austin, Texas 78713-7700 or call toll free 1-800-252-3461.

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Travel to the Czech Republic and Study Czech Travel to the Czech Republic and study Czech with people from all over the United States. The study tour will be from July 2 to July 26, 1996. Group leaders will be Thadious Polasek of Texas and Helena Briard of Prague, Czech Republic.

Housing and food service will be at the dorms of the Agriculture School at Suchdol in the northern part of Praha.

Instruction will be by professors of the Charles University and a linguistic insti­ tute in Praha. Along with the classes, there will be cultural excursions in Prague: tours of the Prague Castle, pic­ ture galleries, the Old Town, and much more. There will also be out-of-town excursions to: Kutna Hora, South Moravia, Tele, Karlovy Var, and Plzen.

For the first time, a special program for parent(s) plus a child or grandparent(s) plus a child will be offered. Details will be provided upon request. You need not have studied Czech to be a member of the group. And if you are flying to the Czech Republic, call and ask for the group price and compare and save on your flight.

If you wish to join the group or arrange for travel to the Czech Republic, contact Thadious Polasek at Route Four, Box 79, Schulenburg, Texas 78956 or call him after 7 p.m. at (409) 562-2207.

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Get active in your local lodge and make a difference!

Hel~ celebrate our lOOth Anniversary in 1997.

In Memoriam In Memory of Vlasta Rezek Vlasta Rezek, age 74, passed away on November 29, 1995.

She was born April 26, 1921, in Dallas, Texas. She is survived by her sis­ ter, Georgia Rezek Long. She was pre­ ceded in death by her father, W.J. Rezek, and her mother, Mary Machala Rezek, charter members of Sokol Dallas; also sisters Mildred Voss, Ella Rezek Bartos, Lidie Rezek; and brother Bill Rezek.

Graveside services were held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, December 1, 1995, at Oakland Cemetery in Dallas.

Submitted by, Jerry Bartos -SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy The officers and members of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi, express their sympa­ thy to the family of HELEN S. NOVACK. Helen Strouhal Novack, a homemaker and Catholic, died November 22, 1995.

She was 93.

Survivors include two sons, Edward Strouhal of San Antonio and Oswald Stouhal of West Columbia; a sister, Lydia Zurovetz of San Antonio; five grandchil­ dren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Rosary was recited at 6 p.m. on November 26 at Moore Funeral Home in Rufugio. Services were at 10 a.m. on November 27 at St. Bernard Cemetery.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee, Milly Elzner Judy Majek Michael Majek -SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 6, Cottonwood and our entire membership wish to express our sympa­ thy to the families of our departed brother, CLEMENT DUDIK. Clement Dudik, age 64 years, and his wife, Marie Dudik, age 63 years, both of Route One, Hubbard, Texas, died early Saturday evening, November 25, 1995, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Leroy, Texas.

A rosary was recited at 7 p.m.

November 27 at St. Martin 's Catholic Church in Tours by Rev. Isidore Rozycki.

Mass of Christian burial was celebrat­ ed at 10 a.m. November 28 at Martin's Catholic Church in Tours with the Rev. Isidore Rozycki as celebrant. Burial fol­ l owed at St. Mary's Cemetery near Penelope.

Mr. Dudik was born January 15, 1931, in Hill County, He was the son of Emil and Bertha Dudik. He married Marie Seith on November 20, 1950, in West.

He was a farmer, rancher and custom hay baler. He was also a heavy equipment operator for Charles Fabian in Penelope for many years and after that he worked for the Co-op Gin in Penelope for several

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years. He served one term on the school board of Malone Independent School District and was a member of Malone Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of the KJT Society No. 50 in Penelope and a member of St. Martin's Catholic Church in Tours. He was also an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunt­ ing and fishing, Survivors include four sons, Ernest J. Dudik and Ronlad Lynn Dudik, both of Hubbard, Harry Joe Dudik of West, and Eugene Clement Dudik of Biome; three daughters, Marcella Kious and Bernice Brown, both of West, and Kathleen Jones of Elm Mott; two brothers, Robert Dudik and Emil Dudik, both of Hubbard; one sister, Clara Kaska of Abbott; 12 grand­ ch ii dre n; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Albert Dudik, Arthur Dudik, Jerry Dudik, John Daniel Kaska, Bennie Nors, Bernie Nors, James Pavlicek, Jr., Robert Joe Seith, Malcolm Svacina, Tom Machac, and Kenneth Machac.

Memorials were made to the Penelope Catholic Church of the Nativity B.V.M. Building Fund and to the West Volunteer Ambulance Association.

Aderhold Funeral Home in West was in charge of arrangements.

May our departed brother and wife Marie rest in peace.

Resolution Committee, Willie Skerik Georgia Skerik Peggy Dobecka -SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy

Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Pokrok, No. 84, Dallas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother, WALTERL. KALMUS, who passed away on December 8, 1995, after a short illness at the age of 81 years.

He was a member of Sokol Lodge and SPJST Lodge 84. He was retired from working as an auto mechanic.

Survivors include his daughter, Cynthia Kalmus, and his son, Walter Kalmus, Jr., both of Dallas;stepmotherAnnie Kalmusof Schulenburg, Texas; two sisters, Vlasta Brosch of Moulton, Texas, and Georgia Pauler of Houston,Texas; one granddaugh­ ter, Jennifer Hanna of Dallas; and one great­ granddaughter,CourtneyHannaof Dallas.

Vigil service was held on December 10, 1995, at Sparksman Crane Funeral Chapel. Deacon Ken Reisor officiated.

Committal service was held December 10 at Calvary Hill Mausoleum Chapel with the Rev. James R. Sharp officiating.

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

Submitted by, Resolution Committee -SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy The officers and members of Lodge 133 would like to express our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of

BROIBER CHARLES KURTZ,

who passed away on Friday, December 15, 1995.

Brother Kurtz was born on November We would like· to express our sincere sympathy to the family of our departed 15, 1910, in Shiner, Texas. He graduated from Shiner High School and received an sister, accreditation as an income tax accountant ALBINA H. VELEK, who passed away on Monday, December from Draughon 's Business College in 11, 1995, at the age of 86 years, nine 1931. He retired from the Southwestern Drug Company. Early in life, he loved months and 13 days.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. at music and had his own band, The United Dr. Martin Luther Lutheran Polkateers. Later, he played the accordion Church with the Rev. Charles Eckert offi­ and would entertain at local nursing ciating. Burial was at the SPJST homes. He loved to play dominoes, golf and watch sports on television.. He was a Cemetery at Shiner.

Albina (Wentrcek) Velek, one of seven member of St. Margaret Mary's Church, children, was born in Shiner on February KIT, SPJST Lodge 133, the Czech Choral 28, 1909, daughter of Frank and Theresa Club and the Navajo Senior Citizens.

He is survived by his wife, Viola; one (Mrnustik) Wentrcek, natives of Czechoslovakia. Her parents, two broth­ daughter, Charlene Semlinger of Floresville, Texas; and one stepson, ers, and one sister came to Galveston, Adolph Mazac of San Antonio. He is also Texas, in March, 1907.

On October 7, 1929, she married survived by a sister, Lexie Etlinger of Jacob Velek at the Czech Brethren Moulton, Texas; grandsons, Kyle Church. She was received into the Semlinger and wife, Jamie, of Poth, Texas, and Craig, Scott, Todd and Clay Semlinger United Dr. Martin Luther Lutheran of Floresville, Texas; and stepgrandchil­ Church on December 11, 1977.

She is survived by her husband, Jacob dren, Edward Mazac and Carmen Mazac Velek; one daughter, Estella Hund) of of San Antonio; and numerous nieces, Houston; one son, George Velek of nephews and great-grandchildren.

A funeral mass was held at St. Shiner; four grandchildren; and one Margaret Mary's Catholic Church on great-grandchild.

She was the last surviving member of Monday, December 18 followed by inter­ ment at St. Jerome's cemetery in her immediate family.

She was preceded in death by a twin Martinez, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the son, Joseph Frank; her parents; one sister, family requests that donations be made to Anna Vincik; five brothers, Frank the charity of their choice or the Wentrcek, Jr., Rudolph Wentrcek, Joe American Heart Association.

May he rest in peace eternally with Wentrcek, and twin brothers who died at birth in Czechoslovakia. our Lord.

Submitted by, May our departed lodge sister rest in Jarolyn Popp, President eternal peace, William Pavliska, Vice President Submitted by, Margaret Schauffele, Officers and Members of Secretary!freasurer Lodge 10, Shiner -SPJST-SPJST-.

Youth Letters Section District Two Duke Enjoys Temple Christmas Parade Dear Readers, Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club had a great time participating in the Temple Christmas Parade on Monday evening, December 4. Our float won first place in the large parade which was very exciting and a big honor for our youth club. The theme of our float was "Merry Christmas Around the World," and our youth had fun dressing up in different costumes.

Since I am serving as District Two Duke, I, along with District Two Duchess Lacy Cervenka, participated in the parade. We carried the SPJST banner for District Two King Jason Koliha and Queen Alyson Holman who rode in a black sports car.

The District Two Royalty Court and Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club wish everyone a happy and safe new year.

Fraternally, Scott Hudson (10) District Two Duke (12/26/95) -SPJST-

Lodge~Cottonwood Youth Club Visits Nursing Home Dear Readers, We went to the West Nursing Home on Sunday and brought our Christmas baskets to the residents. We gave 140 baskets. The residents enjoyed it all.

Fraternally yours, Whitney Dobecka (12/26/95) -SPJST-

Lodge~Cottonwood Youth Club Reports on December Meeting Dear Readers, We held our meeting and Christmas party on Sunday, December 3. The sup­ per was delicious and we had a great turnout. We exchanged gifts in the youth club. Santa's visit was great and he

brought all of us goodies.

We are out of school for the holidays.

Hope everyone had a merry Christmas.

Fraternally yours, Celia Dobecka (12/26/95) -SPJST-

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club Presents Christmas Program Dear Readers, We put our youth club program on at the Christmas party at the lodge. We also were asked to put it on at the RVOS Christmas Party. The hall and Christmas tree were decorated so pretty.

Fraternally yours, Christi Sparkman (12/26/95) -SPJST-

Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Reports on December Meeting Dear Yestnik Readers, The Snook Youth Club had their monthly meeting on Sunday, December 3. We brought our pennies for the schol­ arship drive. We brought phone books and toys for our charity projects.

Everyone was reminded to do the draw­ ing for thet-shirt contest.

Granny Zgabay brought us "goodie sacks" as a treat. Thank you, Grandma Zgabay.

Our next meeting is January 3.

Fraternally, Jason Gaas (12/19/95) -SPJST-

Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club to Meet January 3 Dear Vestnik Readers, The Snook Youth Club had their December meeting on Sunday, December 3. Jason, Kimberly and I brought the tree for the Christmas program held that

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night. After the meeting, we made Christmas ornaments for the tree and dec­ orated the hall.

At 5:15 p.m., we had a covered dish supper and program.

Our next meeting is January 3 at 6:30 p.m.

Fraternally, AmyGaas (12/18/95) -SPJST-

Lodge9,Snook Youth Club Reports on Program Dear Readers, Lodge 9 Youth Club had a covered dish supper and we gave a Christmas Program on December 3. I was in a skit.

We sang Christmas carols and then Santa came.

Sincerely, Kimberly Gaas (12/19/95) -SPJST-

Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Looks Forward to 1996 Dear Readers, Our youth club had a busy month. We had our Christmas program and our monthly meeting on December 3, 1995.

We also had a covered dish supper which everyone enjoyed. Santa even came to visit us.

We are looking forward to a fun-filled new year in SPJST and hope all the other youth clubs are also.

Fraternally, Travis Schoppe (8) (12/26/95) -SPJST-

Lodge 13, Dime Box Youth Club Reports on Activities Dear Vestnik Readers, A big thank you goes out to all who made the month of December so much fun. From the Parents' Appreciation Dinner to the hayride in which we sang Christmas carols and then the hot dogs

afterwards.

Hope everyone had a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. I know I did!

Until next time, Emily Jatzlau (12/29/95) -SPJST-

Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club Member Excited About Membership Hi! I am a new member of the SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club. My name is Rena Greger. I have waited a long time to be a member like my big brother Ryan.

My parents are Richard and Rhonda Greger and we live in Rosebud, Texas. I am in kindergarten in Westphalia where my Nanny and Grandaddy (Betty and Gerald Hoelscher) live. My other grand­ mother is Jo Greger and she lives in Lott.

Fraternally, Rena Greger (6) -SPJST-

Lodge 39, Bryan Youth Leader Excited About 1996 Dear Readers, My name is Binnie Ann Roesler. I was elected youth leader for Lodge 39, Bryan for 1996. My maiden name was Matejka. I was in the youth club when I was a child and have lots of good memo­ ries of the SPJST. This year, we went to camp and had five members attend. We also went to Youth Achievement Day. This was the first year in a long time that Lodge 39 had anyone at camp or entries in YAD. They welcomed us with open arms. Thanks to all!

I am going to try my best to do lots of things with the youth this year. If you have children with policies in Lodge 39, please come out and join us at the lodge out in the country.

Call me if you are interested in joining us or the youth club. My number is (409) 272-1216. We are out there every third Sunday of the month at 12:30 p.m.

Sincerely, Binnie Ann Matejka Roesler -SPJST-

District Two Royalty Court on Parade

Lodge 39, Bryan Youth Club Reports on Christmas Party

Lodge 39, Bryan Youth Club Enjoys Christmas Party

Dear Readers, Lodge 39, Bryan had our meeting on December 10. We had lunch of sand­ wiches, chips, dips and veggies.

We had a silver Christmas tree and the youth club made the ornaments. We made popcorn trim, paper trim, the tree star, and gingerbread man ornaments.

We had lots of fun doing them.

We played outside and at the end, we had some door prizes. I won some coffee cups and my brother Dylan won a rod and reel.

Sincerely, Brande Roesler (12/27/95) -SPJST-

Dear Readers, On Sunday, December 10, 1995, Lodge 39, Bryan held their Christmas party. We decorated the tree with orna­ ments, chains, and popcorn strings. But we ate almost all of the popcorn instead of stringing it! What was so weird about the tree was that it was silver!

We also had a great lunch of pies, cookies, sandwiches, and a lot of other stuff.

The kids played outside together.

They also took a walk through the woods.

After that, we had door prizes. I got a neat Disney movie and my brother got a fishing pole.

Then everyone went home and had a merry Christmas. Bye! Fraternally, Lynde Roesler (12/27/95) -SPJST-

ffAPPY NEW YEAR!

From the State Youth Director Camp T-shirt Design Contest for Youth Club Members Now Underway 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 t­ shirts.

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 creat­ ed 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 at-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.

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"SPJST-Where Every Kid Is A Winner" 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 YOUTII DEPARTMENT P.O.BOXlOO TEMPLE, TEXAS 76503 Name

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Members of the 1995-1996 SPJST District Two Royalty Court participated in the December 4 Christmas Parade in Temple. Pictured, from left, are: Lacy Cervenka (29), Alyson Holman (187),Jason Koliha (24),and Scott Hudson (24).

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Pamatujete se čtenáři české části SPJST V~tníku na můj dvoudílný článek "Historický Levý Hradec, místo národních poutí?"

Tento článek zabývající se historickým Levým Hradcem byl vytištěn v našem Věstníku v srpnu 1989, kdy se blížilo listopadové svatořečení Anežky České v Římě, po kterém pak v několika dnech došlo k t. zv. Sametové revoluci a k návratu svobody ve staré vlasti.

Budeč, námět mého nynějšího článku, náleží k triadě přemyslovských center, která stála v základech rodícího se českého státu v 9. a 10. století. V triadě byly nejstarší hradské kostely; na Levém Hradci kostelík sv. Klimenta, v Praze chrám Panny Marie a na Budči kostel Petra a Pavla.

Budeč, ležící kolem 20 kilometrů severozápadně od Prahy, se tyčí nad soutokem Zákolanského a Týnického potoka do výše 280 metrů; založena na značně rozšířené ostrožně do plochy větší než 20 hektarů. Jména vesnic v okolí připomínají řemeslné osady raného středověku, založené v okolí Budče. (Kováry, Koleč, Zákolany a j.) Na rozdíl od jiných slovanských hratiši nebyly u Budče podmínky pro rozvinutí městečka ve 13.stoletf, čímž se stalo, že se uchoval původní ráz sídlištní středověké aglomerace, jak se projevuje i rozložením slovanských a raně středověkých osad a pohřebiši.

Postupné osídlování a opevňování hradní plochy z původního menšího jádra kolonizovaného již v první polovině 1. tisíciletí před Kristem a znovu opevněného v rané době slovanské až k velkému rozvitému hradisku 10.století s několikráte odstupněnou členitou hrazdnou plochou, bylo potvrzeno již výzkumem vnější hradby v roce 1941. Byla stavěna v konstrukci komorové i roštové, sevřené čelní i zadní kamennou stěnou. Stejně tak výzkum vnitřního valu s několikerými stavebními fázemi potvrdil v roce 1975-1980 totéž.

Nejstarší z hradeb vnitřního valu podle nálezů náleží již počátku 9.století, tedy době kdy ještě Budeč nebyla zdaleka křesianska, Tehdejší stavebníci hradeb nepoužívali, ještě opuky, ale domácí, hrubší břidlice, buližníku a slepence. (Buližník je odruda křemene.)

Stejně tak nejmladší opevnění, sahající až do 13.století do doby, kdy královna Kunhuta předala podací právo vyšehradské kapitule, a Budeč se

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stala církevním majetkem, se omezilo na prostor kolem rotundy a to na prostor ještě užší než zahrnovalo nejstarší slovanské hradisko.

Otázka doby, kdy byl kostel sv.

Petra na Budči založen, nedělá u vědomí latinsky psaných svatováclavských legend potíží, nebol doba panování knížete Spytihněva je vymezena r. 895-905 (případně 915), nicméně ztotožnění kamenné rotundy dosud stojící s touto stavboutím vyřešeno nebylo. Svědčí o tom dlouholetý spor jednotlivých umělecko -- historických škol v minulosti z nichž jedni jako V. Birnbaum, J .Herain, F .Lehner a V. Richter ztotožňovali více méně stojící památku s původním kostelem Spytihněvovým, zatímco jiní (J. Cibulka, K. Guth a další vědci) se naopak stavěli k datování kriticky a své argumenty opírali jak o pozorování archeologicko­ stratigrafická, tak stavebně historická, zvláště pak o vztah rotundy k staršímu vnitřnímu valu.

Jedním z provořadých ňkolů výzkumu bylo tedy řešit problém archeologickými metodami.

Výzkumem v letech 1975-1978 byl beze zbytku vyřešen vztah vnitřního valu k rotundě a vyvrácena námitka proti původnosti kostela z důvodů stratigrafických. Naopak právě na podkladě stratigrafického pozorování byl podán nezvratný důkaz o stáří rotundy na Budči. Důležitým byl přitom objev hradního hřbitůvku, jehož kostrové hroby radiálně směřovaly k rotundě samé a nepochybně existenci kostela již předpokládaly. Šlo zároveň podle obsahu o kostelní hřbitov, který někdy v 2. polovině 10.stoletf padl za oběi potřebě postavit mladší mohutnější vnitřní opevnění.

Inventář těchto hrobů, místy v superpozici, vymezil stáří hřbitova kolem rotundy a usměrnil datování rotundy samé dříve než došlo k výzkumu uvnitř kostela. Šlo zejména o zlacený rovno-ramenný křížek s maskami v rozích, představujícími patrně obličej Kristův, svým pojetím totožný s nálezem u jednoho z mikulčických kostelů na jižní Moravě, řazeným ještě do předcyrilometodějského období a svědčící zároveň o tradičních stycích českých center s centry velkomoravskými a o stáří . Budče samé. Budečský exemplář uvedeného křížku však nese zřesmé stopy dodatečné úpravy odlomením 2 ramének a opatřením závěsného kroužku, takžě k uložení do hrobu došlo značně později, než je stáří výrobku mikulčického.

Tento horizont dokumentují i další nálezy.

Na hřbitůvku se pochovávalo až do doby, kdy došel obliby starší typ stříbrné esovité zaušnice na počátku 2.poloviny 10.století a dříve než

vrstva s nálezy keramiky s kalichovitým okrajem z hradby v nadloží.

Tím se too dostáváme k závěru o 1)1;uhá Část datování budečské rotundy do doby předrománské do přelomu -Výbor provozoval v době konání 9/10.stoletf. Tento závěr byl dotvrten Kmochova Kolína i prodejní stánek sejmutím zevní omítky, pod níž se na kolínském náměstí, kde si mohli objevilo lomové zdivo spojované návštěvníci zakoupit například nové maltou, sahající až ke krovu kostela. kompaktní desky Městské hudby Zdivo se markantně odlišuje od Františka Kmocha, gramodesky KH, románského řádkového zpiva později archivní mg kazety s nahrávkami přistavěné věže s podvojnými Kmochovy hudby ještě za řízení Románskými okénky z konce Františka Kmocha, Zpěvníčky 12.stoletf. skladeb Františka Kmocha s Výzkumem uvnitř presbytáře ze původními texty, některé tiskoviny 17 .století se přišlo na základové a vztahující se ke Kmochově hudbě či zčásti též stěnové zdivo původní k historickým místům v Kolíně a předrománské apsidy, která nese okolí. V roce 1995 byl v provozu archaický ráz podkovitých závěrů a ještě jeden stánek se znakem Klubu na původní maltovou podlahu z přátel Kmochovy hudby. V něm se 10.stoletf. Triumfální oblouk byl prodávalo pivo a provozovala ho výrazně úzký i když na širokém jedna členka KPKH na podporu zdivu, zatímco dnešní gotický lomený propagace klubu a hudby. Oba stánky je zřetelně upraven a připojen k lodi se těšily pozornosti návštěvníků KK spárou. a přispěly k rozšíření publicity klubu K stavební historii kostela se dále a hudby. přispělo objevem severní boční, -K velké radosti návštěvníků dodatečně někdy v 11.stoletf Kmochova Kolína se tohoto festivalu přistavěné, kruhové kaple, která je zúčastnil i čestný člen klubu dobře datovaná nadložní dodnes hudební velikán - pan Jindřich stojící věží z konce 12.stoletf a Praveček a výboru KPKH se dostalo obdobím rozpadávající se hradby cti provázet jej akcemi Kmochova 10.stoletf. Její funkcí bylo kaplí Kolína. Úkolu se ujala členka výboru hrobní dle nálezů tam se Eliška Adamcová, která předala panu nacházejících hrobů, Pravečkovi klubový dar - obraz Výzkum uvnitř chrámové lodi byl našeho kolínského malíře a člena kromě bohaté hrobové výbavy z klubu pana Kazdy. raného i barokního období kostela O prázdninách měli členové hrobu kněze s kalichem a liturgickou výboru KPKH pauzu, která ovšem knihou ze 17.století - významný tím, trvala jen do poloviny měsíce srpna, že zachytil při vítězném oblouku kdy bylo už třeba připravit se na zcela osobité základové zděné Posvícenskou taneční zábavu, kterou příložky, prodlužující oltářní prostor vždy začíná nová sezóna na směrem do chrámové lodi. Snad Zámecké. Posvícení s Kmochovou právě v tomto prostoru bylo vhodné hudbou se vydařilo, byly místo pro zpěváky žalmů, případně naplánovány nové taneční neděle a pro církevní ,,školu," o níž historie další akce v režii KPKH. ve spojitostsi se sv. Václavem mluví.

-Bylo nezbytně nutné vyřešit Za pozornost stojí i poznatky, finanční situaci týkající se pořádání učiněné při výzkumu, sloužící k akcí klubu na Zámecké. Vysoké rozlišení pohanských a křesianských náklady spojené s organizací pohřebních zvyklostí, které si kromě kulturních akcí přerostly možnosti vztahu k milodarům vynutily i různé pokladny KPKH. Výbor požádal umístění hradských hřbitovů a to vně proto Městský úřad v Kolíně o hradeb ve společnosti předkřesianskě finanční pomoc. Žádost, doporučená - na Budči v Zákolanech pod Budčí - ke kladnému vyřízení i kulturní - nebo uvnitř hradeb již při kostele komisí MěÚ Kolín, se setkala s ve společnosti křestanské. Obojí pochopením členů rady MěÚ a zvyky se nejen na Budči, ale i na rozpočet KPKH byl posílen o částku Pražském hradě nebo na Levém 10 000, - Kč z které jsou kryty Hradci uplatňovaly zčásti současně. rozdíly mezi příjmy a výdaji za nedělní Taneční odpoledne s Pokračování v příštím Věstníku.

Kmochovou hudbou na Zámecké.

-V říjnu uspořádal klub zájezd do pražské restaurace Na Vlachovce, který byl koncipován jako přátelský večer s Klubem přátel Koletovy hudby ze Rtyně'v Podkrkonoší. Akce se zúčastnili i pražští členové klubu a s maobou klubů na Vlachovce s Kmochovou hudbou a Koletovou hudbou, případně televizní natáčení akce. Na organizaci zájezdu na c.:

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Na Vlachovce byli s členy klubu i přátelé z kolťnské odborové organizace českých drah, z nichž někteří se po zdařilé akci stali i členy klubu.

Toto je výčet klubové činnosti hlavních akcí. Další drobnou práci, jako je třeba vyřizování klubové korespondence, propagace akcí, organizační činnost kolem zábav, jednání se sponzory a dalšími lidmi, kteří by mohli podpořit klubovou činnost, prodej propagačních materiálů Kmochovy hudby, zajištovánf videozěznamů z klubové činnosti a podobně, vykonávají členové výboru jako samozřejmost.

Pro svůj klub a pro lidi, kterým přinášejí potěšení. A samozřejmě pro hudbu - pro Kmochovu hudbu - která se stala součástí jejich života.

••••a ještě několik zajímavostí a informací: -Mezi členy Klubu přátel Kmochovy hudby je i několik významných osobností z hudební oblasti, Kromě již zmíněného pana Jindřicha Pravěčka, který přijal diplom čestného členství klubu, jsou to například Karel Vacek ml., Aleš Sigmund, Jaroslav Dufek, Miroslav Císař, kutnohorský hudební skladatel Zdeněk Cón, ostravský příznivce KH a hudební skladatel Josef Markovský, hudební skladatel Václav Forster, hudební publicista a historik Jaroslav Žáček. Všichni svou měrou přispívají k propagaci klubu i Kmochovy hudby. Karel Vacek, který po svém slavném otci zdědil hezký vztah ke Kmochovy hudby. Karel Vacek, který po svém slavném otci zdědil hezký vztah ke Kmochově hudbě, pozval například Městskou hudbu Františka Kmocha do Vysokého Veselí na koncert věnovaný památce hudebního skladatele Karla Vacka.

Koncertu se zúčastnili i někteří členové KPKH, protože klub zorganizoval v červenci 95 na Vackovo Vysoké Veselí autobusový zájezd. Aleš Sigmund ve svém hudebním vydavatelství přibližuje domácím i zahraničním hudebním příznivcům tvorbu Františka Kmocha, Jaroslav Dufek skládá pro Kmochovu hudbu hezké písničky a pravidelně s ní spolupracuje, Josef Markovský složil na památku zakladatele Kmochovy hudby skladbu "Pocta Františku Kmochovi" atd.

Pokračování v příštím Věstníku.

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Learn Czech With Us 74th lesson. Revision Exercises 1) form adjectives (-ivý, -ný, -eí, -tý1 -avý, -telný): dlouhotrvají- zima, lidé čekají- na autobus, benzín je hořl-, hra- hodiny, dobře uši- šaty, kvetou- stromy, bolest­ rána, psa- stroj, vypra- prádlo, citl­ mikrofon, auto stojí- před domem, krátce ostřfha- vlasy, otevře- dveře, hlída- pes, pravd- příběh, koláč posypa- cukrem, nedopi- pivo, rozum­ návrh, dobře uděla- práce, smrt­ nemoc, kopa- míč, nevidí- síla, koupa-

čepice 2) Form verbs (·It, -ovat, -at, et, -nout): · Auta park- na parkovišti. Lékař léč­ nemocné. Chlapci .se brzy skamarád-.

Je pozdě, musíme spěch-, To pivo potřebuje vychlad-. Eva umí dobře tanc-, Auto. muselo náhle zebrzd-.

Musíte si to jídlo pFisol-. Ten román se bude film-, Musíte více cvíč-, Přednáška musí už každou chvíli skonč-. Je potřeba zmap- neznámé kra­ je. Musím si vyčist- boty, To slovo musím vygum- (erase). Budeme závod-! Nejdříve musíme vybeton­ základy domu. Beton (=concrete) musí dobře ztvrd-. Nemocný nesmí slad-, Pořád tomu nemůžu rozum-.

Mužstvo muselo o vítězství boj-, Pozor, bude to trochu bol-, Musím si zatelefon-, Můj bratr umí dobře lyž-.

Otec se asi bude zlob-, Můžeš tu sukni

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ťrochu zkrát-, Ta jablka musí ještě

zčerven- nebo zežlout-.

Some phrases with the verb to have.

Co měla na sobě?- What did she wear? Máš hlad?- Are you· hungry?

Máš pravdu!- .You are right! Měl štěstí, že nespadl.- He was lucky not to fall down. Nemáš strach?- Aren't you frightened? Měli jsme smůlu.­ We had bad luck. Profesor Novák má dnes přednášku.-Professor N. gives a lecture today. Mám práci.- I am busy. Mám toho dost.- I am fed up with it. Měli namále.- It was a narrow escape. Dnes mám volno.- I have a day off today (I am free). Nemám u sebe žádné peníze.- I have no money on me. Nemám co na sebe.- I have nothing to put on. Matka měla dítě stále na očích.- The mother kept her eyes upon the child. Mám to slovo ·'1!l jazyku.- I have the word on the tip 'oř my tongue. Má v hlavě.- He is tipsy.

Mám plné ruce práce.- I have plenty of work.

Key to exercises from lesson 73: sladkosti, teplotu, císařství, trpělivost,

pekařství, zelinářství, mládí, velikost, zdraví, sucho, povinnost, sochařství, zlo 2) chodba, malba, kopaná, kouření, výrobek, četba, narození, služba, házená, vaření, miláček, stav­ ba, 3) ministryně, cizinka, Svobodová, žákyně, cvičitelka, kamarádka, spolupracovnice, umělkyně, začátečnice, královna, obyvatelka, doktorka, předsedkyně, řidička, kolegyně, číšnice, posluchačka, herečka, přítelkyně, Přemyslovna, tchyně, sportovkyně, Skřivánková, A.eháková, malířka, houslistka, krasavice, Jandová, správkyně (správ­ cová), Jirásková, kníhořníce, prodavačka, Hromádková, zahrad­ nice, Vacková, 4) dědečkův, královský, telecí, učitelova, učitelské, lednový, hodinová, husí, pěriposchoďový, jižní,· srdečný, vlněný, Karlova, Alenin, zeleninový, kožené, ranní, dřevěná, čajová, železný, napoleonské, ptačí, dívčí, 5) pražské, lesnatý, děravý, rozumný, ostrovní, elipsovitý, dálniční, vlasatý, indický, deštivý.

JAN HOLUB

é- as in led ě- ě=ye as in yes f- fas in fat g- g as in good h- has in hat ch- No English equivalent: ch as in German machen, Bach. Pronounced neither h nor k, but between the two. i- y as in money í- í as in gasoline j-y as in yet k- k as in kitty 1- l as in melon m-m as in man n- n as in nap ň- ň as in canyon o- o as in omit ó- ó as in bowl p- pas in cap q- Found only in foreign words: Pro­ nounced in Czech like kv r- Rolled r somewhat like Span. r řNo English equivalent (Sound similar to azure.) s- s as in sand Lekce první- Lesson No. 1 We feel that we progressed rather far š- sh as in shot in last year's 32 Czech lessons. We t- t as in utmost hope these lessons are of great benefit ť- ť as in tube (pronounced tyoob) to our readers. Of course, nothing is (diphthong) worth learning unless we put what we u- u as in boot leam into practice. With this lesson, we ů- ůas in rude are starting our series all over again. v- v as in vice For those of you interested, clip these w- Found in foreign words only: pro­ lessons and keep a handy file of them nounced like v for quick reference. Please note that x- Found in foreign words only: the intermediate lessons by Jan Holub sometimes replaced by ks y- y as in money will also continue to be run. - Editor. · ý- ee as in beet *** Česká abecedaThe Czech z- z as in zoo alphabet. ž- ž as in azure The Czech language has one of the Get your friends or parents to help most phonetic alphabets of all in the Indo-European languages of the you with the pronunciation. Do them together. Clip and save each lesson, world. There are thirty-one characters plus q, x and w which are used only in and compile them into notebook form, foreign words. The letters of the Czech if you desire. Set aside a regular time alphabet are patterned on the Latin each week for the study of these alphabet which has been expanded by lessons. Read the following poem the use of diacritical marks, called together, and see if you can translate it.

The sounds given in English words čárka, kroužek a háček to create addi­ are only approximations. In the next tional sounds. lesson the Czech alphabet will be used The following is a list of the Czech in Czech words with approximate pro­ letters that represent separate sounds in nunciatioq given in English.

Na polí the language: Je jaro. Žito se zelená.

Letter- Approximate Pronunciation Lidé vyjeli do polí. in English.

Po velikém lánu hučí motor-y. a- a as in father, short sound Vláčejí pole. Sejí oves. á- a as in father, long sound Do večera ťisejí celý lán. b- as in ball Traktor jede do polí. Orá na polí. c- ts as in cats Orá, vláčí, seje, seče, sváží. č- ch as in church (What new words do you see above? d- d as in dog Find out their meaning.) ď- d as in dew (pronounced "dyoo"} not "do" (diphthong) -SPJSTe- e as in let

Učme se česky Let Us Study Czech!

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Wednesday,January 3, 1996-VESTNIK/15 ed. SPJST lodge meetings are held at 2 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month, unless notified othenvise.

SPJST

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LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND

CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY LODGE NO. 6, COTIONWOOD Saturday, Jan. 6-60th Wedding Anniversary Sunday, Jan. 7-Lodge 6 Meeting, 1 p.m.

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

LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA Wednesday, Jan. 10-Monthly Meeting at VCEC Building on Ben Jordan Sunday, Feb. 11-Polka-Waltz Fest at Inez Hall

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

*** *** LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS LODGE NO. 47, SEATON

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

Thursday, Jan. 4--East Bell Water System Meeting at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 6---TarokTournament Saturday, Jan. 6---Chalkbluffof Waco Sunday, Jan. 7-Lodge Meeting at 2 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 13-No Dance Sunday, Jan. 14-Battle Dance from 2 to 8 p.m., Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six and Vrazel's Polka Band Saturday, Jan. 20-Jerry Haisler and Melody Five Saturday, Jan. 27-Combinations of Bryan Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple, just off of Highway 53. All Saturday dances are from 8 p.m, • 12 a.m. and admis­ sion is $5; Battle dance admission is $6. For information about hall bookings, please call Calvin Skrabanek at (817) 985-2344, week­ days or (817) 985-2548 (the hall phone) on Saturday night.

*** LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA

*** LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Sunday, Jan. 14-Lodge Meeting at 3 p.m.; YouthMeetingat 2 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 (817) 985-2556.

*** LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS 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) 875-538~ or the hall at (214) 875-8381 and leave a message.

*** LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Enjoy delicious hamburgers every Friday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., sponsored by Lodge 29 Youth Club parents. Adult lodge meetings are every second Sunday of the month at 4 p.m, The Youth Club meets the same day at 5:30 p.m, On premises catering available. For information, call the hall at (512) 352-9139.

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Game socials are every third Friday night of each month at the Lodge Hall. Lodge quar­ terly meetings are the first Wednesday night at 7 p.m. of February, May, August and November at the Lodge Hall.

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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 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 reser­ vations, call (713) 869-5767.

*** LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Sunday, Jan. 21-Dance with music by WildwoodCountry/WesternBand,3-7 p.m.

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 other· wise specified. Game nights are on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 7 to IO p.m. Ladies Circle meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m.

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

LODGE N0.130, DALLAS 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.

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LODGE NO. 66, WACO

LODGE N0.133, SAN ANTONIO

Friday, Jan. S-Cherokee Rose Saturday, Jan. 6---WaywardSon Saturday, Jan. 13-Cherokee Rose Saturday, Jan. 20-Kaluza Polka Band Friday, Jan. 26---CherokeeRose Saturday, Jan. 27-Cherokee Rose Game nights (Taroky, dominoes, etc.) are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

Members, please bring snacks.

*** LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Lodge business meetings are held Tuesday of each month. Game every Thursday and Saturday p.m. Permit No.1-75-1052324-8.

Kitchen" will be open.

on the first nights are from 7-10 "Barbara's

LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI/SOKOL HALL Hall location: 5502 Kostorhyz Road, Corpus Christi. Phone: (512) 852-9042. Public invit-

Lodge meets on the first Thursday of each month at the VFW Post, 4002, Longview. *** LODGENÓ.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, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday,

Jan. 6---Latigo Jan. 13-Rough Country Jan. 20-Cross Fire Jan. 27-Road House Band

AU 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 hall rentals (weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, etc.) please call (817) 465-8538, (817) 4608056, or (817) 468-4611.

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

*** LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK

LODGE N0.107, FLORESVILLE

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

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Saturday, Jan. 6---No Dance (Private Wedding) Monday, Jan. 8-Undecorate the Hall Party and Chili Supper, with all committees meeting followingthe supper, 5:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. IS-Monthly Lodge Meeting, 7:30p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 20-Dance with music by the Country Outlaws from 8:30-12:30; admission $6 per person

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LODGE NO. 54, WEST

LODGE NO. 35, ELK 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. 81, NEEDVILLE

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS

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

LODGE N0.178, LONGVIEW-KILGORE

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Lodge meetings are held every third Sunday Óf 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. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE

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 informa­ tion, call Audrey McCall at (817) 593-0090.

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LODGE N0.13, DIME BOX Local lodge meetings are held the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m,

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

LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN

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Jan. 6---SouthernPride Jan. 13-Backroads Jan. 20-Hard Country Jan. 27-Runnin' on Empty

Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of each month; social at 6:30 p.m.; Youth Club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m.; Trustees' meeting at 6:30 p.m.; Business meeting at 7:30 p.m,

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Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday,

Saturday, Jan. 6---Super Games, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 7-Monthly Lodge Meeting at 2 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 22-American Legion Meeting at7p.m.

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

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LODGE N0.177, ACADEMY

Friday, Jan. S-Steel Rail Saturday, Jan. 6---Back Roads Band Friday, Jan. 12-Lonesome Dove Saturday, Jan. 13-Frontier Friday, Jan.19-Debonaires Saturday, Jan. 20-Peoples Choice Friday, Jan. 26---Private Party Saturday, Jan. 27-Lonesome Dove Private party room available. For more information, call Albert at 255-8157.

*** LODGE N0.188, CENTERVILLE

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.

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

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LODGE N0.196, HOUSTON-WEST

LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON

For hall rentals for weddings, birthdays, dances and parties, call Alma Schulz at (713) 351-1045 or Evelyn Mikeska at (713) 4683126. ***

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

*** LOQGE N0.154, FORT WORTH Sunday, Jan.14-Lodge Meeting at 3 p.m.

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

*** -SPJSTLODGE N0.172, PASADENA 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.

ATTENTION LOD'QE REPORTERS AND ENTERTAINMENT CHAIRS: POST DATES OF YOUR UPCOMING EVENTS HERE ON THE CALENDAR PAGE. THESE ARE FREE LISTINGS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND RESPONSE.

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