Vestnik 1997 06 04

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

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

HUMANITY

BENEVOLENCE

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 o: SPJST Home Office, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 ISSN-07458800

VOLUME 85 NUMBER 23

Congratulations to Our 1997 SPJST Scholarship Recipients!

SPJST is proud to announce its 1997 SPJST Scholarship recipients. Forty-eight freshmen and forty-three undergraduates will each receive $500 scholarships.

See who they are and where they're going on pages 8 -11.

Make plans to attend the

SPJST Bestfest

Celebrating 100 Years of Benevolence, Humanity and Brotherhood

July 12 13, 1997 Bell County Expo Center • Belton, Texas Saturday

SPJST FICs receive awards at National Convention The National Association of Fraternal Insurance Counsellors (NAFIC) held its Fourth Annual Meeting in San Antonio on May 8 to 10. On Saturday night, May 10, production and persistency awards were presented to outstanding agents and field managers, including several SPJST members.

State Field Manager Gene McBride received the 1996 Agency Builder's Award for distinguished service in recruiting and training agents and for special recognition for promotion of the FIC (Fraternal Insurance Counsellor) program.

Assistant to the Vice President Kathy Fritz was recognized by the field division of the NAFIC as the outstanding FIC during 1996. This is her second time to receive this award which encompasses quality, persistency, volume and service.

June 4, 1997

Sales representative Evelyn Mikeska received a production award for over $1 million. She is a long-standing recipient of this production award having earned it for over 10 years.

Sales Representative and State Field Representative Helen Hegwood received a production award for over $1 million.

She has earned this recognition for several consecutive years.

The SPJST extends its congratulations to our outstanding FICs. Since the FIC designation was awarded in 1937, it has become the acknowledged standard of fraternal field education, demonstrating a commitment to ethics and providing career development and professional recognition.

—SPJST-

8 a.m.

Barbecue Cook-Off — Expo Center Parking Lot 8 a.m.

Tarok Tournament Registration Golf Tournament — Sammons Park, Temple 8 a.m.

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. SVU (Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences, Inc.) Annual Meeting — Sessions will focus on ethnicity, language and culture, archives and U.S. - Czech relations -Special Events. Room Contact: Dr. Clinton Machann (409) 845-4898 Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five (Polka and Variety) 12 a.m. 2 p.M. EXHIBITS — Quilt Show and Hobby Display 12 p.m.

Showcase your best quilts and hobbies!

Contact: President's Office (800) 727 - 7578 SVU Meets in Events Room 1 - 4 p.m.

The Czech Education Foundation of Texas (CEFT) will meet on Saturday — Location to be announced Opening Centennial Ceremony 2 - 3 p.m.

State Comptroller John Sharp Czech Ambassador Alexandr Vondra Lodge 88, Houston Orchestra 2- 3 p.m.

Czech Singers (Representing Various Lodges) 3 - 5 p.m.

West Dancers Lodge 130, Dallas Beseda Dancers Youth Dancers of Lodge 88, Houston Accordion Duet — Assembly Hall 5 - 7 p.m.

Charles Mikeska Band and 6 - 9 p.m.

Lodge 47, Seaton Beseda Dancers — Dome Debonnaires,(Country-Western/Rock) — Assembly Hall 8 - 12 p.m.

Brave Combo (Alternative Polka) — Dome 9- 12 p.m.

The SPJST Museum will be open Saturday afternoon.

In addition, there will be demonstration featuring the fine art of Czech Easter egg painting, rope making and various vendors offering a range of Czech glassware, arts and crafts. For our younger members and friends, there will also be a petting zoo, face painting, pony rides and other small rides. There will be a $50 prize drawing each hour from I - 8 p.m. on Saturday, One lucky winner will win an RCA camcorder on Saturday at 6 p.m.

Sunday 8 a.m.

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

12 p.m.

12 - 2 p.m.

2 - 7 p.m.

Winners Row TOP LEFT PHOTO: Gene McBride receives Agency Builder's Award from FFMA Board Member Leslee Nestingen. MIDDLE PHOTO: Kathy Fritz receives the FIC of the Year Award from Leslee Nestingen.

TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Evelyn Mikeska receives the FIC $1 Million Production Award from NAFIC President Chuck Cadwallader. RIGHT PHOTO: Helen Hegwood receives the $1 Million Production Award from Chuck Cadwallader.

Horseshoe Tournament — Expo Center Grounds SVU Annual Meeting — Special Events Room EXHIBITS— Quilt Show and Hobby Display Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra Three Band Battle Dance Vrazels Polka Band Harry Czamek The Vanek Brothers of Victoria Bodge 130, Dallas Beseda Dancers Youth Dancers of Lodge 88, Houston The SPJST Museum will be open Sunday afternoon.

There will be a $50 prize drawing each hour from I - 7 p.m. on Sunday

Please see the back page of this week's Vestnik for more Besffest contest and registration information. Thank you!

2/VESTNIK-Wednesday, June 4, 1997

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

et 'Em While They're Hot 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 $20 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 VESTNIK, 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 E-Mail: bvanicek@vvm.com

OFFICERS HOWARD 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

DISTRICT VII - BETTIE HOUSE, 1721 CONTINENTAL DRIVE, PLEASANTON, TX 78064 (210) 281-8246 FINANCE COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - ERNEST WENTRCEK, 1530 BENNETT, BRYAN, TX 77802 - (409) 822-4226 DISTRICT II - FRANK PAJESTKA, JR., PO BOX 381, HOLLAND, TX 76534 (817) 657-8176 DISTRICT III - MICHAEL GALLER, 526 KAREN, WACO, TX 76706 - (817) 662-4934 DISTRICT IV - HERMAN D. WEISE, CHMN. 6006 FM HWY. 765, SAN ANGELO, TX 76905 (915) 651-8550 DISTRICT V - JERRY PROCHAZKA, V. CHMN., 20507 RAMSEY ROAD, BOX 634, CROSBY, TX 77532 (713) 328-3004 DISTRICT VI - RITA VANEK, SCTY., P.O. BOX 901, EL CAMPO. TX 77437 - (409) 543-6220 DISTRICT VII - MONTA FOSTER, 4 BOB WHITE, SAN MARCOS, TX - 78666 (512) 3532948; (H); (512) 293-5624 (Ranch) INSURANCE COMMI rI LE DISTRICT I - SUSAN SKRABANEK, SCTY: ROUTE 2, BOX 13, CALDWELL, TX 77836 (409) 272-3440 DISTRICT II - ALBIN MACHU, V. CHMN., 2204 SMITH AVE., TAYLOR, TX 76574 (512) 365-5489 DISTRICT III - BEN JARMA, CHMN., 9512 LEASIDE DR., DALLAS, TX 75238 - (214) 348-1514 DISTRICT IV - LEONARD JANSA, CHMN„ 6617 PLAINVIEW DRIVE, SAN ANGELO, TX - 76905 (915) 651-8045.

DISTRICT V - EDNA WEHRING, 1831 CRYSTAL CT, HOUSTON, TX 77008 (713) 864-2815 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

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

DIRECTORS ANDREW VAVRA. DISTRICT I Home Phone: (409) 774-7519 4517 Sutton Ct., Bryan, TX 77802

FRANK KLINKOVSKY DISTRICT II Home Phone: (817) 773-4801 3514 Preston Oaks Dr., Temple, TX 76504

JOHNNIE KRIZAN DISTRICT III Home Phone: (817) 826-5882 Route Two, West, Texas 76691

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

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

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

BOB BAYER DISTRICT VII Home Phone: (210) 216-7954 Route Four, Box 166, Floresville, Texas 78114

PUBLICATION COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - FLOYD KOSTELKA, ROUTE ONE, BOX 24-A, DIME BOX, TX 77853 (409) 884-0112 DISTRICT II - LAVERNE CABLA, 10612 OSCAR SCHOOL ROAD, TEMPLE, TX 76501 - (817) 985-2354 DISTRICT HI - BESSIE PETR, V. CHMN., 5406 MORNINGSIDE, DALLAS, TX 75206 - (214) 826-3557 DISTRICT IV - SHARON WAGGONER, 222 CRESTWOOD DRIVE, SAN ANGELO, TX 76903 - (915) 651-5884 DISTRICT V - LORENDA BALDWIN, ROUTE 7, BOX 15, ALVIN, TX 77511 - (713) 585-4118 DISTRICT VI - HELEN KELNER, 911 AVE. K, ROSENBERG, TX 77471 - (281) 342-2624 DISTRICT VII - JAROLYN POPP, 850 NORTH VIEW, NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130 (210) 620-7025

BY-LAW COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - DONNIE VICTORICK, P.O. BOX 85, SNOOK, TX 77878 - (409) 272-3265 DISTRICT II - RONNIE RIEGER, V. CHMN. 350 R EGER ROAD, COUPLAND, TX 78615 - (512) 365-2000 DISTRICT III - KAY LYNN KOVAR, 3303 LAKE BARDWELL DRIVE, ENNIS, TX 75119 (214)875-5498 DISTRICT IV - BEVERLY TEPLICEK, SCTY., ROUTE 1, BOX 40-A, ROWENA, TX 76875 (915) 442-4841 DISTRICT V - DOROTHY PFLUGHAUPT, 1243 CLOVIS RD, HOUSTON, TX 77008

DISTRICT VI - MICHAEL AHLSTROM, CHAIRMAN, 407 TAOS STREET, VICTORIA, TX 77904 ($12) 578-3279

STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR BARBARA ROSENKRANZ, 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, 764 S. ST. JOSEPH STREET, BURLINGTON, TEXAS 76519 - (817) 985-2396 DISTRICT HI - BESSIE PETR, 5406 MORNINGSIDE, DALLAS, TX 75206- (214) 826-3557 DISTRICT IV - SANDRA JANSA, 6617 PLAINVIEW, SAN ANGELO, TX 76904 - (915) 651-8045 DISTRICT V - MARIE STAYTON, 721 REDAN, HOUSTON, TX 77009 - (713) 864-8658 DISTRICT VI - MARCY DOROTIK, APT. 1001, 1515 SANDY SPRINGS, HOUSTON, TX 77042 (713) 974-1757 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 76503

Have You Got Yours?

I bought cookbooks for my aunts and they loved them so much that they wanted to purchase some for friends.

--Rhonda Hurtik The cookbook is great. I need three more or my daughter and daughter-in-laws.

-Josie Hoelscher It's been said that "All good things must come to an end." And so it goes with the sale of the -SPJST ''100th Anniversary Cookbook. To date, 7,500 copies of the book have been sold. Of the remaining 2,500 copies, 1,500 are available for immediate distribution. The remaining 1,000 volumes will be sold at the SPJST Bestfest Celebration on July 12 and 13. Please refer to the cover of this week's Vestnik for the Bestfest schedule of events.

Individual copies of the book may be purchased for $10 each. Lodges and/or youth clubs wishing to purchase the book for resale may do so at the rate of $6.50 per book with a minimum order of ten books. With regards to resale, lodges and youth clubs are obliged to sell the book for $10 each. According to Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Lanita Anglin, whose department coordinated the production and sale of the book, lodges and youth clubs have earned approximately $15,000 from the sale of the cookbook. "That's in addition to the $12,000 in profits that we have collected for the Ronald McDonald House of Temple," she says. The Ronald McDonald House of Temple provides a home away from home for families with seriously ill children receiving medical treatment at local hospitals.

NO JUNE 11 VESTNIK ;Please note that there wil be no Vestnik published, ;during the week of June 11.

The Vestnik is published weekly except the second .week of June and the third ;..week of August. The nex issue will be dated June 18.

So, how about you? Have you placed your order for the SPJST 100th Anniversary Cookbook? An order form appears below.

SPJST Responds to Jarrell Relief Effort In the midst of our daily routine, Mother Nature intervened last week to deliver a timely reminder: Life is a precious and fragile gift . . . Tuesday's devastating tornado that ravaged the Central Texas town of Jarrell resulted in 28 deaths and a score of individuals who, at last report, were still missing.

In response to the devastating storm, support has been swift and widespread.

Acting on behalf of its membership, the SPJST donated $2,000 towards the relief effort. SPJST Home Office employees collected and contributed an additional amount while others contributed clothing and various other items to the relief effort. At press time, members of Lodge 47, Seaton were also making plans to extend their support to our brothers and sisters in the Jarrell community.

-SPJSTCopies available for immediate shipment!

date, more than 7,500 copies of the book have been sold .

Have you got yours.

To

Sales Representatives Assistance Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

1-800-72-SPJST After Office Hours and/or Weekends, call STATE FIELD MANAGER GENE McBRIDE, P.O. BOX 366

The SPJST 100th Anniversary Cookbook

EDDY, TX ' 76574 - (817)859-5855

SPJST 100th Anniversary Cookbook C/o SPJST Home Office P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503

Price, including postage and handling is $10. The cookbook makes a great gift idea!

Full payment for the cookbooks requested must accompany the order. To order, write:

DISTRICTS 1 and 2 Keith Gatewood (817) 933-7734 keithg@popl.epoch.net

DISTRICTS 3 and 4 Jerry Kucera (817) 826-5425 DISTRICT 5 Helen Hcgwood (713) 864-0489

For cookbook fund raising inquiries, call 1 (800) 727-7578 and ask for Daryl or Stephanie. r

SPJST 100th Anniversary Cookbook Order Form

DISTRICTS 6 and 7 Jim Wiest (512) 303-3150

Name Please Print or Type UNSOLICITED MATERIALS FOR PUBLICATION CAN NOT BE RETURNED UNLESS SUFFICIENT POSTAGE IS ATTACHED, THIS INCLUDES PICTURES. THE EXPENSE OF PUBLISHING ENGAGEMENT AND WEDDING PICTURES MUST BE BORNE BY THE SENDER.

Address

CHANGES OF ADDRESS AND CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING DELIVERY OF THE VESTNIK MUST BE SENT TO THE SUPREME LODGE, BOX 100, TEMPLE, TX 76503. PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS AND ADVERTISING SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE VESTNIK, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE TEXAS 76503.

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

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Wednesday, June 4, 1997—VESTNIK/3

From the President's Office 1998 SPJST Calendar to Include Local Lodge Events Hey, All SPJST Lodge Presidents:

1998 SPJST

Something new is coming your way!

We are getting ready to prepare for our 1998 SPJST Calendar in which we are offering something new to all our lodges.

The Supreme Lodge will enter one lodge event per lodge on our 1998 calendar. If you wish to submit an entry for the calendar, the deadline for doing so is September 1, 1997.

Best of all—there is no charge to place your lodge's event on the calendar!

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me or Barbara Jean at 1-800-727-7578.

Fraternally, Howard B. Leshikar Supreme Lodge President —SPJST-

CALENDAR BIDS NOW BEING ACCEPTED Bids are now being accept edforpint gthe198 SPJST Calendar. Please contact SPJST Legal At:Ivisor Sidney Kacir at (817) 778-5228 for a copy of printing specifications. Bids must be in by July 22, 1997.

PLEASE SEE BACK PAGE FOR SPJST BESTFEST CONTEST INFORMATION

State FAC Reports on Lodge 49, Rowena Tarok Tournament Twenty-four tarok affectionados met on a beautiful, May 10, 1997, in Rowena, Texas, for the annual SPJST Lodge 49, Tarok Tournament.

Players from such places as Temple, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie and Rowena tested their motor and mental skills at the exotic card game of taroky.

Tourney Play Begins After the greeting of long-time friends and new players, the tournament began at 9:30 a.m. with six rounds of one-hour play each. Round One brought Gregg Havlak to the forefront with a high round score of 162. Leon Stiborek captured Round Two with a score of 196. As Round Two was completed, the scores showed Leon Stiborek and Bruce Havlak in first and second places, with scores of 310 and 288, respectively. Third and fourth places were held in Round Two by Elizabeth Kidwell, with 242 points and Frank Klinkovsky with 240 points.

At the conclusion of Round Three, Elizabeth Kidwell was propelled into first place with a high round score of 188 points for a total of 430 points. Leon Stiborek held second place in Round Three with a total of 427 points. Bruce Havlak followed in third place with 381

points and moving into fourth place was Skip Kloesel with 345 points.

Fred Havlak was high round winner in Round Four with 179 points. However, Leon Stiborek now held first place with a total of 572 points. In second place was Elizabeth Kidwell with 570 points; third place, Karl Havlak, 503 points; and fourth place was Bruce Havlak with 473 points.

In Round Five, Joe Havlak made a surprise move with the highest round score of the day at 240 points. Still, Elizabeth Kidwell maintained first place with 710 points in Round Five. Leon Stiborek held second place with 653 points, and Bruce Havlak and Skip Kloesel held onto third and fourth places in Round Five, with 631 points and 560 points, respectively.

The Winners Again in Round Six, Joe Havlak beat out all competition with a high round score of 222 points which earned him Second Place Winner, overall (748 points total). Elizabeth Kidwell kept her scores steady throughout the day, and proved to be the Overall First Place Winner with a total of 791 points. Leon Stiborek ended play as Third Place Overall. Winner with 734 points and Fred Havlak won Fourth Place Overall with 711 points. Bruce

INTEREST TES

SPJST MORTGAGE INTEREST TES

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

5.25% Annualized Effective 5-1-97 through 7-31-97

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

5.25% Annualized Effective 5-1-97 through 7-31-97

INTEREST TE FOR UNIVERSAL LIFE 7.00% Annualized Effective 5-1-97 through 7-31-97

RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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H • e or Farm Mortgages: —00% f rlt 7 years - .50% f.r 8 to 15 years 5% for 16 to 20 year rtg ges ort Qualifiec. owner-Operates Business Real Estate 8.75% for 10 years 9.00 % for 11 to 15 years

Family Fun and Important SPJST Dates LIT Workshop, LaGrange June 6 - 8 June 11-30 Czech Children's Art Display — SPJST Home Office Father's Day Dinner , Lodge 79, Corpus Christi June 15 Youth Leaders Quarterly Reports Due June 15 Trip to Lake Charles, Louisiana — Lodge 91, Crosby June 26 June 29 Family Day — Lodge 40, El Campo - Hillje July 4 Lodge 24, Cyclone 100th Anniversary Celebration July 12 - 13 SPJST Bestfest, Bell County Expo Center, Belton For more information, please call: 1 - (800) 727-7578, and ask for.

Barbecue Cookoff Information: Gene McBride Gott Tournament Information: Daryl Er grop/Keith Gatewood Horseshoe Tournament Information: President's Office Tarok Tournament Information: President's Office Lodge, Youth Club and Vendor Booths: President's Office

July 16 July 19 August 2 August 3 August 23

Annual Trip to Bossier City, Louisiana — Lodge 84, Dallas Tarok Tournament at Lodge 17, New , Tabor SPJST State Royalty/Beseda competition SPJST State Youth Achievement Day Youth Club Officers' Workshop —SPJST-

Havlak and Karl Havlak also did well as Fifth Place (692 points - B. Havlak) and Sixth Place Overall (684 points - K. Havlak).

Again the winners were: First Place Winner Elizabeth Kidwell Second Place Winner Joe Havlak Third Place Winner Leon Stiborek Fourth Place Winner Fred Havlak Fifth Place Winner Bruce Havlak Sixth Place Winner Karl Havlak The lucky door prize winners were: Leon Stiborek, Karl Havlak, Mary Walker, Angie Stiborek and Mike Havlak.

The Friendly Host Lodge Host lodge President, Elizabeth Walther, had obviously spent many hours preparing for the welcoming hospitality experienced by all the players at Lodge 49. Elizabeth and Fraternal Activities Coordinator Eddie Mae Huber supervised the comfort of everyone with a warm hall and plenty of food and coffee for the players. Thanks to them and their friendly crew of helpers.

Lodge 49 was built in the 1920s and is very well kept, thanks to the efforts of long-time president Elizabeth Walther and faithful members. I was privileged to meet Pauline Shiller, daughter of Dr. Shiller (deceased). Dr. Shiller's display in the SPJST Home Office Museum has delighted children and the young-at-heart for many years. Ms. Shiller was gracious in supplying me with stories of past times and of Dr. Shiller's efforts as a country doctor around the turn of the century.

It was also my pleasure to meet and visit with Elizabeth Urbanek, mother of Susan Bohnenberger, District Seven 7'strict Youth Counselor. Eddie Mae was also 1--acicus anew entertaining wi,i ma ke a -_--eat Fraternal Activities Thorciinator for Bodge 49. Special thanks goes out to all the ladies of the kitchen who provided the players with wonderful kolaches.

All players and Lodge 49 send a "getwell" wish to Mary Walker, who although holding her own throughout the first three rounds in a close run for fourth place, had to back out because she was not feeling

well. This State Fraternal Activities Coordinator nervously sat in for Mary in Round Three — nervous, because I hadn't played for many years. The experience though, reminded me how much fun the game can be. I must say that my fellow round players — Jeff Brezina, Bruce Havlak and Dwayne Schaefer — were extremely patient with me but with the young Miss, Jamie, I was at least able to score 95 points.

Thanks to the Havlaks Thanks to Joe Havlak and his son, Fred Havlak, who coordinated the tournament; it seems their entire family is involved in taroks. Rowena tourney play is a little different than SPJST State Tournament rules. Rowena rules also call for play with Zeeste (Zruky) and Zebrak, as well as Prever, and Povinost Tarocky.

Special Guests My special guests for the trip were Frank and Irma Klinkovsky who took us down Route 765 through a very scenic area. We saw wild turkey, deer, skunk and a glorious array of wild flowers in bloom. Frank and Irma are loads of fun to be around and we shared a good weekend of fun and fraternalism. If anyone knows Frank and Irma you know they always stay busy, so they were a big help to me in setting up the tournament and seeing that things ran as smoothly as possible.

Tarok Reminders Remember, tarok players, the SPJST 100th Anniversary Tarok Tournament is scheduled for July 12 at the Bell County Expo Center with big cash prizes.

Registration is due by July 1. Sorry, because of the circumstances we will not be able to accept late registration, so be sure to, get your registration in on time.

So, in closing, thanks to all who made he weekend a pleasant time of shared memories. (A special P.S. to Helen and Albert: "Magic can be found anywhere you look for it.")

Fraternally, Barbara Rosenkranz State Fraternal Activities Coordinator (Editor's Note: Related photos appear on page 7.)

—SPJST-

4/VESTNIK—Wednesday, June 4, 1997

Lodge Letters Section

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Presents Scenes from May Meeting

Lodge 4, Hallettsville Says "Let's Play Ball!"

Pictured above are members of the Braves, a "Coaches Pitch" division team, sponsored this year by Lodge 4, Hallettsville. They are, from left, front Alex Dobbs, Collie Herrington, Brooke Leopold, Trentin Pilot, Brandon Christian, Cody Henke, Lauren Woods, Steven Dobbs and Garrett Henke. BACK: Coach Reed Herrington, Coach Mary Leopold, Lodge 4 Reporter Patsy Zabransky, Lodge 4 Vice President Lillie Balusek and Lodge Treasurer Helen Zabransky.

Lodge 4, Hallettsville Reports on May Meeting Dear Members, Our lodge held its monthly meeting on Sunday, May 11, 1997, at the Youth Center at 3 p.m. President Joe Siptak called the meeting to order followed by the pledge to the flag and roll call of officers.

Secretary Margaret Smotek read the minutes to the last meeting.

Correspondence was read. Our lodge has a new member, Joseph Raymond David.

Welcome!

FAC Lillie Balusek reported. She was appointed by President Siptak to have a proclamation signed by the mayor designating June 14 as Flag Day and to have a picture taken to be put in the newspaper.

President Siptak and FAC Balusek then presented the 1996 SPJST Everyday Hero Achievement Award Certificates, pins and SPJST pens to our deserving members: Margaret Smotek, Elsie Mascheck, Helen Zabransky, Susan Siptak, Joe Siptak, Mary Matula, Victoria Zak, Lillie Balusek, Joe Balusek, and Annette Novak. Congratulations!

Treasurer Helen Zabransky gave the financial report. She also noted that a new Czech class has started with Adolf Motal as instructor.

Sunshine Chairman Elsie Mascheck reported on the bingo party held for the residents at Stevens Convalescent Center.

Members assisting were Lillie Balusek, Evelyn Holy, Evelyn Sklar, and Elsie Mascheck. A get-well card was sent to Maxine Mikulenka.

The members decided not to celebrate our 100th birthday but to include it in our annual Family Day in August.

Victoria Zak told the members that Bernice Woytek from Southern Manor Nursing Center Inc. had contacted her about volunteers to assist at the TriCounty Junior-Senior Olympics on Saturday, May 17. Several members volunteered.

The members voted to purchase an ad in the Temple Daily Telegram for the SPJST 100th Anniversary issue.

Youth Leader Shirley Kalmus reported on the youth club activities including the successful bake sale they had on May 10.

The youth club then honored the mothers by reading what they wrote about "What Mother Means To Me." The youth participating were Elizabeth Wagner, John Richardson, Adam and Joshua Siptak, Scott Holly, Nicholas and Elizabeth Vahalik, and Christopher Vanek. They did a wonderful job!

James Svetlik then thanked everyone for their help, encouragement and friendship while he was in the youth club.

James will be entering the Army in June.

The members wished him good luck and success in this venture.

Elizabeth Wagner then recognized the oldest mother present as Ida Neubauer; the youngest mother was Monica Vanek; and the mother with the most children was Victoria C. Orsak. A carnation was given to each lady from the lodge in honor of Mother's Day. Lunch was then served and enjoyed.

Games were played. Door prize winners were Vicky Zak and Jonathan Vahalik.

Present with a birthday in April, May, and June were Helen Zabransky, Viola Holly, Adam Siptak, David Wagner, John Richardson, and Nicholas Vahalik. The winner of the birthday cake, baked by Elsie Mascheck, was David Wagner.

Our next meeting will be Sunday, June 8 at the Youth Center beginning at 2 p.m.

Door prizes will be given and lunch will be served as usual.

Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge 6,

Cottonwood Meets Friday, June 6 A friendly reminder for everyone to come out to Lodge 6, Cottonwood on

Certificates of recognition were presented to lodge membe - ad recorded 100 or more acts of fraternal service over the past year. ad, from left, front, are: Hattie Kasha, Stella Perez, Ruth Krizan, Evelyn Dezuek, Jerelene Lenart, Christine Matus, Peggy Dobecka and Georgia Soukup.

BACK: Johnnie Krizan, Al Soukup, Ray Perez, Ernest Bezdek, George Straten, Robert Dobecka, Lydia Dobecka and State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Barbara Rosenkranz, who was guest speaker. Others not pictured who completed more than 100 fraternal acts, include: Mr. and Mrs. Cyril! Svrcek, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Skerik, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schimentz, Mr. and Mrs. George Sulok, Barbara Hykel, Esther Manna, Willie Mae Schuetz and Bobby Dobecka.

In a tribute to mothers, lodge gentlemen prepared a meal for the ladies.

Pictured, from left, front, are: Martha Monthei, Mary Helona (guest), Georgie Soukup, Ruth Krizan, Peggy Dobecka and Lydia Dobecka. BACK: Stella Perez, Dorothy Kucera, Christine Matus, Evelyn Bezdek, Genie Watts (guest), State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Barbara Rosenkranz, Jerelene Lenart and Hattie Kasha.

Friday, June 6 at 6:30 p.m. for the monthly meeting. Be sure and be on time because the meal is first at this meeting.

All "dads" will be honored at this meeting, so come on out for some good hot dogs with all the trimmings and some fellowship. Also, the "Show and Tell" is a surprise you will not want to miss. See ya'll there!

Respectfully, Sister Stella Perez —SPJST-

Lodge 6,

Cottonwood Reports on May Meeting Dear Readers, At our May 4 meeting, it was our pleasure to have as one of our guests the new State FAC, Barbara Rosenkranz. It was a surprise and a pleasure to see her at our lodge. She gave a nice speech on the duties of the members to keep up with all fraternal acts. We also had a full day of projects that we had prepared. We were able to have Barbara to help present the

gifts and certificates the members earned by filling out their acts for the past year.

We had a door prize exchange, a showand-tell by Ray Perez, and a meal prepared by the male members for Mother's Day with a big Mother's Day cake. Even the youth club presented gifts and a short program for all the mothers and grandmothers.

At the coming meeting which will be June 6, the fathers will be honored by the female members with a supper before the meeting. There will also be another show-and-tell by one of the members.

Fraternally yours, Lydia Dobecka, FAC —SPJST-

18, Elgin Reports on May Meeting

Lodge

President Jim Mogonye called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and asked Walter Bartosh to lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. We then remembered our sick and deceased with a silent prayer.

Wednesday, June 4, 1997—VESTNIK/5 All officers were present but Ruby Bowen who had an excused absence.

Agnes Eschberger read the minutes, and they were approved as read. Agnes Rupp gave the treasurer's report. She purchased the insurance as was decided at the last meeting. We were advised not to keep our policies on premises and to keep all our policies for at least five years. The members approved the rental of a safe deposit box with Agnes Rupp and Jim Mogonye to be signees. We will keep all deeds, policies, and such in the box.

Thank you, Agnes, for again taking such great care of important matters. Most of our membership do not know you take your personal time to do this. I know there are more fun ways to spend your vacation, so thank you again.

The May Fete was discussed. Thank you, Ruby and your helpers, for a lot of hard work. I know the youth enjoyed the afternoon. Dale Mogonye gave a talk on the SPJST and our youth. How correct you are Dale. The SPJST is a good foundation for our young people and we need to get behind them. Get them away from the television and all the sex and violence. How do we do it? Well, parents and grandparents, you start first; the young cannot come on their own. We get involved and they get involved. The May Fete was a big celebration in the past.

Let's see if we can do it again. I know we all have too much to do but nothing is more important than our young and giving them the guidance they need. This will not happen overnight; we will have to work at it. Together, we can make it happen.

Bill Schmidt gave the bar report and is asking for workers. Please help if you can. He has Saturdays and Sundays open, so call him.

Gladys Magonye gave the ticket report.

George Liardon gave the membership report. We added ten new members.

Good work, sales representatives. Keep it up!

Mildred David gave the Memorial Fund report. We had three or four donations.

The entertainment committee report was presented by Jack Eschberger. Irene Helgren and Artie Monson gave a report on the fish dinner we had for the workers.

We thank the cooks. The meal was great.

Volunteer to work and you can attend the next appreciation dinner we have. Call Irene or Bill and let them know you can help. We are still looking for someone to run the kitchen.

FAC Evelyn Gustafson gave a report on the Flag Day ceremony coming up.

Junior members ages 14 to 18 can write an essay. Call Ruby for information.

Alice Kovar sent cards to several members. We hope they are all well again. Our sympathy to Ruby Bowen.

She lost her mother-in-law. Let's remember all our deceased and ill members.

The Board of Directors are still working with the roofers. Our roof is still leaking. We hope to get this resolved before the warranty expires. We hope this roofer takes pride in his work.

Andrew Grienert found us a riding lawn mower. We will purchase the mower to help keep the grounds. We do appreciate all the work done by our members— Sack, Arthur and others. I'm sorry I do not remember all the names. My short hand has left me. But we do have a lot of good people always willing to help.

Thanks to you all Bill Schmidt has a friend who will give defensive driving lessons if we have enough people interested.

Irene Vrabel, Reporter —SPJST-

17, New Tabor Tarok Tournament Set for July 19

Lodge

Lodge 17, New Tabor hosts their Seventh Annual Tarok Tournament on Saturday, July 19, 1997 at the lodge hall in New Tabor. Lodge 17, New Tabor is located east of Caldwell, off Highway 36.

Take FM 166 three miles to County Road 225 (sign says Hus Encampment) and then one-half mile to the lodge hall.

Registration for the tournament begins at 8:00 a.m. with play scheduled to start at 9:00 a.m. The $15 entry fee includes a

noon meal, snacks and prizes. Players are encouraged to pre-register. For more information, please contact Randy Gaas at (409) 596-2606 or Betty Suehs at (409) 596-3340 after 6 p.m.

To pre-register, please send your name, address, area code and telephone number — before July 16 — to:

ment of the community. To commemorate our 100th anniversary, we are hosting a grand Fourth of July Celebration and 100th Birthday Party on Friday, July 4, 1997. A full day of family-oriented activities is scheduled. The schedule of events is as follows:

Betty Suehs

9:00 a.m. Fun Run/Walk 9:15 a.m.

Kolache/Bread Contest 10:30 a.m. Presentation of Fun Run/Walk Awards 10:45 a.m. Presentation of Kolache/Bread Awards 11:00 a.m. Mower and Bike Parade -- an opportunity for both youngsters and adults to display their red, white and blue spirit and "parade" their bikes and mowers in a patriotic procession.

Contact: Richard Greger after 6 p.m. at 583-4356 11:00 a.m. Hamburgers Available 1:00 p.m.

Centennial Program Welcome Memorial Tribute Recognition of Past Lodge Officers Recognition of 1997 50-Year Members Recognition of All 50-Year Members 1:30 p.m. Games Begin — including Old-Fashioned Bingo, Country Store and Contests for the youngsters 3:00 p.m.

Outdoor Entertainment, including routines by area cheerleaders and an appearance by "Elvis" at 6 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

Barbecue Dinner catered

by Cyclone Corral Plates: $6 7-11 p.m.

Free Dance with music by the Granger Polka Boys

801 Dillard

• Caldwell, Texas 77836 —SPJST-

24, Cyclone Readying for Fourth of July Party Lodge

Dear Brothers and Sisters, For 100 years, our lodge has worked to ensure the financial security of its members and contribute to the better-

24, Cyclone Presents Scenes from Mother's Day Barbecue Lodge

Pictured above are members of Lodge 24, Cyclone who barbecued chicken for the lodge's Fifth Annual Mother's Day Barbecue held May 11. More than 900 plates were served, making this year's dinner the most successful to date.

Thanks to the community for their support and to Cooking Chairman Wilbert Mikeska, fourth from left, and the entire crew, fora job well done.

It wouldn't be a barbecue dinner without potato salad, beans and slaw!

Pictured above are lodge members who prepared the side dishes and helped serve. Thanks to Food Chairmen Barbara Macek, second from left, and Margaret Mikeska, far right and Dessert Chairman Patsy Baker, far left, for coordinating the collection and preparation of side dishes. Likewise, thanks to all lodge members who donated food items ar volunteered their time to the event.

We hope that you and your family can join us for the fun!

Admission to the Fourth of July Celebration and 100th Birthday Party is free. To assist in underwriting the event and maintaining Flag Hall as an active community center, your support as a Centennial Sponsor is encouraged. All sponsors will receive recognition in the commemorative program. Three levels of participation are offered: Gold Sponsor (Full Page) — $100; Silver Sponsor (One Half Page) — $50; and Bronze Sponsor (One Quarter Page) — $25.. Please note that Gold level sponsors will also have their names printed on the colorful 5K Centennial Fun Run tee-shirt. The deadline for submitting text, artwork or memorial listings for the program is June 10, 1997. Please make check payable to SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone and mail to SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone Centennial; 13851 Highway 53; Temple, Texas 76501.

Fun Run/Walk Registration Barbecue Chairman Wilbert Mikeska, center, cuts the ribbon, marking the "grand opening" of the new barbecue barn addition.

Pictured, from left, are construction crew members Milton Zavodny, Jerry Cobb, a Jr., Wilbert Mikeska, David Nauert and Richard Greger.

Participants in the 5K (a little more than three miles) "Centennial Fun Run/Walk are encouraged to preregister for the race to ensure that they can pick up their Tshirt on race day. The top three finishers in each division will receive medals. To register for the Fun Run,,please call (254) 9833378 or (254) 985-0007 after 6 p.m. and we will send you an official entry form.

Entry forms are

6/VESTNIK—Wednesday, June 4, 1997 also available at several area businesses, including: First National Bank of Temple, Buckholts State Bank, Mutual of Omaha, Ray's Auto Repair, Hoelscher Pest Control, Bartlett Auction, Rabroker Heating and Air Conditioning, Johnson Brothers Ford, Bloomingfield's Florists, Woods Flowers, the SPJST Home Office and Green's Sausage House.

As always, thank you for your attention and support!

Fraternally, Rhonda Greger Secretary SPJST-

Karel Jonas, No. 28, East Bernard Meets June 8

Lodge 47, Seaton Honors Age 96 and 50-Year Members •

Lodge

Dear Members, A reminder: Lodge Karel Jonas will hold its June monthly meeting this next Sunday, June 8 at 2 p.m. in the meeting room at 106 Leveridge Street.

The agenda will cover everything missed in the May monthly meeting and any business needing immediate attention.

A standard fare is scheduled for the fraternal hour buffet luncheon.

To the faithful: See you this next Sunday and this writer remains: Fraternally Yours, Joseph D. Nezval President —SPJST-

At their May meeting, Lodge 47, Seaton honored their Age 96 member and members who received 50-year membership pins in 1997. Recipients, pictured above, from left, front, are: Age 96 member Albina Mikeska, Glenn Green, Alfred L. Klusacek, Frances Kohut, Albert Martinek (standing in for deceased Stazie Martinek) and Wilma Motl. STANDING: Joe L. Sefcik, Louise Hell, Edward N. Skrabanek, Dorothy Symmank, Doris Tyroch, District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky and Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Lanita Anglin.

Age 96 member Albina Mikeska, seated, receives congratulations from family members.

They are, from left, front. Great-grandchildren Mark Billings, Kirk Billings, Katelyn Billings and Rebecca Billings.

BACK: Grandson Ken Billings and his wife, Sue Billings and Georgie Biery, Sister Mikeska's daughter.

29, Taylor Reports on May Meeting

Lodge

SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor held its monthly meeting on May 18 at 4 p.m. with Ronnie Rieger, President, presiding.

The members stood for the pledge and then for deceased member Malinda Mucha. Deceased member for April was Elsie Wernli. All officers were present except Edwin Adamek, John Zak, and Carol Tallas.

New members for May were Virginia Johnson, Blayne Hegar, Donna Safarik, Scott Safarik, Joe Gray, Susan Gray, and Shirley Kepley. New members for April were Albert Buzan, Gregory Thomas Buzan, and J'Nae Rathke. Charles and Elsie Flink transferred to us from Beyersville.

Janet Kaiser read the minutes and gave the treasurer's report. Charles Wagner gave the property committee report. We voted to have a one-quarter page ad with a picture of the hall in the Lodge 6, Cottonwood 100-year chartered booklet.

Albin Machu will take care of the ad.

A motion was made by Albin Machu, seconded by Edmond Tate, to enter the barbecue cook-off at the SPJST 100 Year Celebration to be held at the Bell County Expo Center.

Door prize winners were Johnny Hejl, Ronnie Rieger, and Otto Rieger.

The next meeting will be held June 8 at 4 p.m.

The meeting adjourned.

Elaine Machu Reporter —SPJST-

At the April lodge meeting, Edwin and Nelda Marek received SPJST Centennial pins for having recommended two or more new members for membership in the SPJST. Lodge Secretary Dolores Skrabanek, right, presents Brother and Sister Marek with their pins.

Lodge 66, Waco Reports on May Meeting The regular meeting of Lodge 66 was held on May 18. Flags were presented by members of the youth club who also led the Pledge of Allegiance and the SPJST Motto. Thirty-eight members were present. Guests included Janie Dujka, Angie Sawyer, George Krupala, and Judy Percivill. We welcome each of you and hope you will visit our lodge again soon.

President John Engelke welcomed all the mothers and extended wishes for a Happy Mother's Day. New members accepted were Milan Dujka, Megan Elaine Baker, and Aaron Michael Glatter. We welcome each of you and hope you will join us at our meetings and all activities at Linden Hall.

Congratulations to Brother Dujka on your selection as sales representative for Lodge 66.

All officers and committees presented very informative reports which also included updated information on the SPJST 100th Anniversary celebration to be held on July 12 and 13 at the Bell County Expo Center in Belton.

Sister Lucille Cervenka, Entertainment Committee Chairman, reported the dinner today would be to honor the mothers and those members that were to receive their 50-year pins. The menu consisted of fried chicken with all the trimmings.

Plans were discussed for the Youth Activity Day to be held at Linden Hall on June 29. The fathers will be honored at the June meeting.

FAC Mary Alice Langlotz reported at our last game night there were 21 adults and five youth in attendance. Jodie McAdams won the door prize and all had fun. She encouraged all members to come out and enjoy the games and the fellowship. Please bring snacks. Please note the next game night will be held in conjunction with clean-up day at Linden Hall on June 9 beginning at 6 p.m. Those

members that had registered in the April 26SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament at Lodge 17, New Tabor that was postponed due to the heavy rains that day, should contact the Home Office since it was agreed those games would be played during the 100th Anniversary celebration on July 13 at the Bell County Expo Center.

Sales Representative from Lodge 66 attending the insurance classes are Johnnie Gaidusek, Sr., Tim Urbanek, and Milan Dujka. Johnnie reported they have completed two chapters and the classes were very interestiRg. Six sales representatives are enrolled in this session.

Members on our sick list for the months of April and May include Sister Sophie Leshikar who suffered a broken hip (and who is celebrating her 81st birthday today); Sister Irene Mueller who had cataract surgery; and also, Sister Emma Ceska who had major surgery. Best wishes to all for a speedy recovery. Also, baby congratulations to Christi and Duane Butler. It's a boy and they have named him Dalton Ray. Proud grandparents are Cynthia and Don Oswald and great-grandmother is Dorothy Moore.

Sympathy cards were sent to Randy and Annie Sanders on the death of his father; to Ben and Gladys Pustejovsky on the death of her brother-in-law, Raymond Plunkett; also to Robert and Barbara Stanislav and to Joe R. and Mildred Stanislav on the death of their brother, Alfred Stanisla y. Please pray that they rest in peace and also remember their families in prayer.

Youth Leader Diana Engelke reported 17 youth members and seven adults were present for the youth meeting. Nathan Tierce was honored with a graduation party. Certificates were awarded to Justin Engelke, Douglas Galler, Kevin Galler, and D.J. Yates for having donated $5 or more to the 100 pennies scholarship fund.

Activities include practicing on presentations for YAD; working on posters on May 28; to donate donuts for YAD; and working on plans to attend a Ranger Baseball game. Officers for 1997-98 were elected. The birthday cake was brought by Amanda Neslony and the game by Anna Dennis. First door prize was won by Candice McAdams, the second one by D.J. Yates. The youth presented each mother with a beautiful fresh long-stemmed carnation. Thanks for the lovely gesture.

President Engelke held the installation of the youth club officers. Our congratulations to each and they are as follows: President Sandra Trickett Vice President Candice McAdams Secretary Amanda Neslony Treasurer Alicia Neslony Reporter Jamie Trickett Sergeant-at-Arms Justin Engelke, R D Easter, Jodie McAdams, Douglas Galler Pledge Leaders Kevin Galler and Anna Davis Recipients of 50-year pins were honored today. Present to receive pins were Sister Rose Lillian Krupala and Brother Tim Urbanek. They were presented with beautiful rose corsages and were honored at the dinner following the meeting.

They were asked to speak briefly about the time when they first became members 50 years ago.

We regret Sister Mary Jane Chudej, Sister Lucille Drury and Sister Elnora Mary Volcik were unable to be with us for their presentations and these pins will be mailed to each member.

Congratulations to each of you.

It was voted to have clean-up day on

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Lodge 49, Rowena Presents Winners of Tarok Tournament Pictured, at right, are the winners of the Lodge 49, Rowena Tarok Tournament.

They are, from left: First Place Elizabeth Kidwell; Second Place Joe Havlak; Third Place - Leon Stiborek; and Fourth Place Fred Havlak.

(See related story on page three.)

88, Houston Reports on Members Activities Lodge

Pictured, from left, are Irma Klinkovsky and Past State Fraternal Activities Coordinator and District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky, Lodge 49 President Elizabeth Walther and Tarok Tournament Coordinators Joe Havlak and Fred Havlak.

June 9 at Linden Hall at 6 p.m. in conjunction with the game night. Our lodge will host the Youth Activity Day on June 29 and we want the chandeliers and things to look especially nice for this occasion. Any help you can give will by greatly appreciated.

Winner in the 50/50 club was Lucille Cervenka, and Mary Alice Langlotz won the door prize. Congratulations to Gloria Locke who was selected as Mother of the Year. May birthday celebrants present were Susan Trickett, Alicia Neslony and her dad, Paul Neslony. Happy Birthday wishes to you and also to those members who were unable to be with us.

The next meeting will be held on June 15 at 2:30 p.m. at Linden Hall. Please make plans to attend. Fathers will be honored and members are requested to bring snacks.

Fraternally, Emma Ceska, Reporter —SPJST-

84, Dallas Reports on May Meeting

Lodge

Dear Members, Promptly at 7:30 p.m., President Yeager called our meeting to order. She asked Sister Wanda Petr to lead us in the pledge to our flag and for a moment of silence for a departed member, Brother Jerry Kutil. To the family, our sympathy is extended. May Jerry have eternal rest.

Secretary Salac read last month's min utes as well as correspondence from Sister Willie Frnka, Brother Ben and Sister Lillie Jarma, Brother Gene McBride, the 100th Anniversary Golf Committee, District Two, and The Brady Center.

Secretary Salac reported on the Living Memorial and also on the special committee.

Brother Salac of the House Committee

Keep in mind also our June 7 dance with music by the Kaluza Polka Band; our June 21 dance with the Dance Hall Boys; and July,19 with the Granger Polka Boys. Come and bring friends.

Fraternally, Rose Scott, Reporter —SPJST-

reported he (with the help of Sister Evelyn) fixed the light in the conference room, changed the air conditioner filter, and was given approval to install a new lock on the teen room.

Hall rentals were reported by Brother Emil Petr. He gave dates of Saturday night rentals in'hopes of finding members to work the kitchen. If interested, do call him for the many dates from June to December. Also he could use help on rental nights. If interested in learning how the night's work is done, he is glad to work with you.

The teens and youth met April 11 and May 13. They elected officers and are getting ready for camp and District Three activities, reported Youth Leader Bessie Petr.

Sister Wanda Petr reported the Fraternal Council met at the Czech,Club last Monday where also the annual June 9 picnic will be held at 7 p.m. SPJST members are to bring pastry for this event if you plan to go.

The sunshine lady, Vickie Kohn, sent the following cards: get-well to Sister Carlyn Ondrusek, Brother Jerry Kutil, and Raymond Reznik; and sympathy to Emil and Frank Horak (loss of father); Frank Duyka Family (loss of mother); Justina Kutil and Family (loss of husband); and Lillie Jarma and Family (loss of brother). Our sympathy to all is extended. May God grant your loved ones eternal rest. A congratulations card was sent to Jim and Shari Janousek who have a new baby girl.

The Czech Culture is meeting tonight.

Our lodge has no one to represent it due to our lodge meeting.

FAC Faye Rejcek had no report.

Sister Cheri Petr reported on the bands being hired for 1998.

Are you planning to go to Bossier City! The bus leaving our lodge time has been changed from 6:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. on July 16. The bus ride will cost $20 instead of $25 with you bringing your own refreshments or breakfast.

Our next lodge meeting is June 16 at 7 p.m. Will we see you?

Our lodge was saddened to hear that another loyal member Billy Jack Holeman passed away. He was active and attended all activities and meetings.

He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was employed by National Biscuit Company retiring in 1988 as Baking Superintendent after which he and Mildred operated Holeman Realty Company. Our sympathy goes to his wife of 50 years, Mildred; daughter Billy Maxine Brinkley; sons, George and Henry; and other relatives.

Our sympathy also goes to John W. Summers whose wife Mary L. Summers passed away recently.

Thanks to Lydia Marsh, the Timbergrove Friendship Club came to the Birthday Club Luncheon. They enjoyed the good luncheon, and we hope they will come again. We also were happy to have the Men's Club.

Our Fraternal Activities Coordinator Larry Pflughaupt announced there will be another driver's education course on July 24 and 25. He reminds us about the donation of eye glasses and clothes.

Charles and Lea Hodek attended his annual 20th Air Force Reunion held in Salt Lake City. Charles was a Flight Engineer on a B29 that flew missions from Saitan over Japan.

Doris Knapick with a group had an interesting and educational 16-day tour of several countries in Europe. In Poland, they saw the original Black Madonna and visited Auschwitz Concentration Camp.

They spent a day at Brno, Moravia. In Prague, they visited Hradcany Castle (of which we have a beautiful wall painting by the late Frank Dvorak), St. Vitus Cathedral, and the St. Charles Bridge.

Congratulations go to Vicki Jean Zajicek, daughter of Syndey and Georgie Jurchak, who was honored by being chosen as the runner-up for the Educational Support Personnel for 1996-97 ill the Cypress Fairbanks District!

Short Items (1) We are lucky to have SecretaryTreasurer Melanie Spies who is glad to help you and does it with a big smile and her husband Don is just as friendly!

(2) Lillie Spies just returned from visiting her daughter and son-in-law Ageie and Joe Foster in California; they saw beautiful scenery going to Lake Tahoe in Nevada.

(3) Our fraternalist John Broz was honored with a plaque presented by Louis Hanus.

(4) It is so nice to meet Olita Hanus who always is smiling and has something pleasant to say!

(5) Youth Leader Barbara Gonzales reminds us that the youth meeting is the third Sunday of the month.

(6) Men's Club President Thomas Marsh stated that clean-up day is usually the third Wednesday. The club, which was started by Edward Miculka, accomplishes much for the lodge.

(7) Evelyn Mikolas enjoyed the visit of her nephew and niece Gary and Jeanmarie Craven and sons Sam, Kyle and Matthew of Plano.

(8) Happy Birthday, Adam Kitchen, on your third birthday! This is the adorable little boy I wrote about before.

Get-well greetings go to Virginia Hale, Edna Wehring, Rosie Mrosko, Bernice Wahlberg, Mary Kosut (who had eye surgery), and S.J. Ordener (who is back in Hermann Hospital, critically ill).

The dances for June are: Texas Brew on June 6, and the rest are ballroom dances: Manny Green on June 7, Bobby Layne on June 14, Jack Melick on June 21, and Tony Barron on June 28. Come and enjoy dancing in our Chandelier Ballroom where such nice people come!

Fraternally, Tillie Helmcamp —SPJST-

91, Crosby Invites Everyone to Enjoy a Day of Fun at Players Island Casino Lodge

Lodge 91, Crosby will sponsor a bus trip to Players Island Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Thursday, June 26.

There is no charge for the trip; however, a minimum of 40 people must be confirmed before the trip is finalized. For more information, and to confirm your seat on the bus, call Chester Stasney at (281) 843-2882. Don't miss out on this day offun!

Malba Smesny, Secretary —SPJST-

92, Fort Worth Reports on Activities Lodge

Dear Members and Friends, I suppose the good things come with the bad so I guess that is the way of life.

It was sad news to hear that one of our tarok players from Lodge 92, Sister Mary Walker, had an accident. She fell at the Rowena Lodge on May 10. Mary Walker is a person that really likes to play taroks at many places. She fell entering the lodge and she broke her shoulder in three places. They took her to the hospital in an ambulance for treatment but she had to come to Fort Worth to her doctor. I am sure she has been in lots of pain, so let's hope all will soon be well again.

The good news is that Sister Liz Tidwell won first place at Rowena. Mary Walker and Liz Tidwell always go to places to play taroks. We congratulate Liz for winning first place. There are several from our lodge that go out-oftown to play. Rowena is quite a long distance from Fort Worth but when one enjoys playing, distance makes no difference.

Our meeting on May 11 was not too well-attended but it was due to it being Mother's Day so we expect many at the next meeting on June 8 at 2 p.m.

The youth club gave all mothers present a nice gift and also the lodge gave a cash gift. We express congratulations to all the young boys and girls that have (Continued on page 12.)

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SPJST Presents 1997 Freshman Scholarship Winners SPJST is proud to introduce its 1997 SPJST Scholarship recipients. The following from high school this spring and will be attending college this fall. Congratulations to ' ' &l of these SPJST scholarship recipients for a job well done. two pages include photographs and brief outlines of tf DAYNA AHRENS; Gregory-Portland High School; daughter of Susan F. Taylor and Calvin G. Ahrens; Lodge 93, Hobson; Baylor University - Business; AMBER JOY ATKINS; Permian High School; daughter of Michael D. Atkins, Sr. and Barbara Hoffman Atkins; Lodge 88, Houston; College: Undecided - BioChemistry; CODI DAWN BEAM; Northwest High.

School; daughter of Glenda and John Beam; Lodge 92, Fort Worth; Baylor University or University of Texas at Austin - Pre-Medicine; MEREDITH ANN COX; Alvarado High School; daughter of Gordon and Jan Cox; Lodge 180, Burleson; Texas A&M University - Business.

CANDICE MARIE DIVER; Rockdale High School; daughter of Charles Henry Diver and Donna Marie Diver; Lodge 29, Taylor; Sam Houston State University - Business; JON MICHAEL GERSBACH; Rogers High School; son of Harry Gersbach and Rosemary Chudej; Lodge 47, Seaton; Texas A&M University - Animal Science; RICHARD JOSEPH GRIFFETH, JR.; North Mesquite High School; son of Rick and Mary Ann Griffeth; Lodge 84, Dallas; Texas A&M University - Computer Engineering; CHARLES A. GRIMES; Normangee High School; son of Danny and Ann Grimes; Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station; Sam Houston State University - Ag/Business.

DARREN MICHAEL HAVEMANN; Spring High School; son of Donald and Carolyn Havemann; Lodge 88, Houston; Texas A&M University - Secondary Education in the College of Science; AARON RAY HERVEY; Dime Box High. School; son of Virginia C. Shows and Stewart D. Hervey, III; Lodge 13, Dime Box; Blinn College/Texas A&M University - Undecided; TAMMY LYNN HOELSCHER; Round Rock High School; daughter of Reuel and Connie Hoelscher; Lodge 187, Round Rock; Texas A&M or Texas Tech - Civil Engineering; BRIAN CHRISTOPHER HORAK; Klein Forest High School; son of Garland Wayne Horak, Sr. and Joan Collerain Horak; Lodge 13, Dime Box; Baylor University - Psychology.

NATHANA RENEE JANCA; Sealy High School; daughter of Bill Lawrence and Frances Ann Janca; Lodge 175, Rosenberg; Lee Junior College - Business; JACQUELINE LYNN JANSKY; Poth High School; daughter of Lawrence and Mary Ann Jansky; Lodge 93, Hobson; Saint Mary's University Mathematics; DEREK LEWIS JEZ; Temple High School; son of Lewis Charles Jez, Jr. and Donna Marie (Pinkston) Jez; Lodge 87, Temple; Texas A&M University or Texas Tech University - Business Administration; STEPHANIE KAMINSKI; Jersey Village High School; daughter of Samuel and Cynthia Kaminski; Lodge 88, Houston; University of St. Thomas - Accounting/Business Management.

MICHAEL JOSEPH KASPAR; El Campo High School; son of Leroy and Karen Kaspar; Lodge 30, Taiton; Texas A&M University - Civil Engineering; LORI ANN KOHUTEK; Troy High School; daughter of Ralph A. and Dorothy Kohutek; Lodge 47, Seaton; Temple College/Texas A&M University - Business Management; CRYSTAL LYNN KOLAR; B.F. Terry High School; daughter of Laura Rodgers and Dennis Kolar; Lodge 112, Guy; Sam Houston State University - Business Management/Photography; TODD EDWARD KOUDELKA; Stafford High School; son of Harvey and Linda Koudelka; Lodge 88, Houston; Texas A&M University - Wildlife/Agriculture.

JOHNA PATRICIA LALLA; Granger High School; daughter of John and Diane Lalla; Lodge 20, Granger; University of Texas - Aerospace Engineering; MISTY ANN MARAK; Granger High School; daughter of Paula and Eugene Marak; Lodge 29, Taylor; Temple College/Texas Tech - Business; RACHELLE MARIE MARTINEZ; Richard King High School; daughter of Patricia Majek; Lodge 79, Corpus Christi; University of Texas at Austin - Business Accounting; LESLIE ERIN MEDLEY; daughter of Sam and Becki Medley; Nacogdoches High School; Lodge 191, Lufkin; Texas A&M University - Biomedical Science.

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Thus far in 1997, a total of ninety-one $500 scholarships have been awarded through the SPJST. Since the SPJST Scholarship Program began in 1983, a total of 928 scholarships, not including youth merit or royalty scholarships, have been presented by the Society.

Scholarships are funded by contributions and memorials from SPJST members, lodges, and through an annual allocation by the SPJST Supreme Lodge.

JUSTIN DAVID MICHALKA; Rogers High School; son of

Mark and Nancy Michalka; Lodge 47, Seaton; University of Texas at Austin - Secondary Education/Physical Education; KINDRA LYNN MIKESKA; Rogers High School; daughter of Donald G. and Monica Mikeska; Lodge 47, Seaton; Texas A&M University - Business Administration/Sports Management; JENNIFER LYNN MINARCIK; Fayetteville High School; daughter of Alvin and Brenda Minarcik; Lodge 1, Fayetteville; Texas A&M University - Communications; JENNIFER RENEE MOELLENBERNDT; Schulenburg High School; daughter of Roger and Barbara Moellenberndt; Lodge 67, Schulenburg; Texas A&M University - Pre-Law/Genetics.

AMANDA KAYE NEWMAN; Needville High School; daughter

of Vincent Newman and Jeanette Newman; Lodge 81, Needville; Texas A&M University - Computer Science; KERRI ANNE riE NIEMEYER; Connally High School; daughter of Richard and Sylvia Niemeyer; Lodge 66, Waco; McLennan Community College/Texas A&M University - Electrical Engineering/ Elementary Education; CHRISTOPHER MARTIN NOVOSAD; El Campo High School; son of Martin and Nancy Novosad; Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje; Wharton County Junior College/ Texas A&M University at Galveston - Marine Engineering/Marine Transportation; JULIA CELESTE NOWAK; Saint Agnes Academy; daughter of Theodore and Cora Nowak; Lodge 88, Houston; Texas A&M University - Business Administration.

BRANDON JAMES OTTO; Dayton High School; son of

Timothy and Gail Otto; Lodge 28, East Bernard; Sam Houston State University - Animal Science; JENNIFER PETTER; Sam Rayburn. High School; daughter of Ronald and Neliwyn Petter; Lodge 142, Houston; Texas A&M University - Biomedical Science or Biochemistry; TIFFANY RAE RAMBO; Tuluso-Midway High School; -daughter of Newell and Georgia Ann Rambo; Lodge 79, Corpus Christi; Richland College (Dallas) - Medicine; ARYN RENEE ROBBINS; Klein Oak High School; daughter of Patricia Robbins; Lodge 156, Baytown; University of Houston Visual Communications/Graphic Design.

AMY NICOLE ROHLACK; Round Rock High School; daughter of Larry and Deborah Rohlack; Lodge 187, Round Rock; Southwest Texas State University - Physical Therapy; AMANDA ROMING; Bruceville-Eddy High School; daughter of Leland and Linda Roming; Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy; Texas A&M University - Agricultural Education; ERIN NICOLE SAWYER; Clear Brook High School; daughter of James and Sandra Sawyer; Lodge 87, Temple, Baylor University - Business; MELISSA R. SHUPAK; Sealy High School; daughter of Susanne and Ronald Shupak; Lodge 201, Bleiblerville-Nelsonville; Sam Houston State University - Music Therapy.

MEGAN MICHELLE SKALA; Rosebud-Lou High School; daughter of David and Lois Skala; Lodge 89, Rosebud; Texas A&M University - Accounting; JOHNNIE W. SKLAR, III; Alvin High School; son of Johnnie and Rose Sklar; Lodge 117, Robstown; Southwestern University - Chemical Engineer; LACEY LYNN TLUSTOS; Corsicana High School; daughter of Wayne and Sally Tlustos; Lodge 35, Elk; Texas A&M University - Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences; SARAH ELIZABETH TRAMPOTA; East Central High School (San Antonio); daughter of Robert and Deborah Trampota; Lodge 47, Seaton; University of Texas at Austin - Biology (Physical Therapy).

KATHLEEN LYNN VEIT; Calhoun High School; daugh-

ter of Patrick and Joyce Veit; Lodge 10, Shiner; Southwest Texas State University - Counseling; SARAH FRANCES WALKER; James Bowie High School; daughter of H.D. and Nancy Walker; Lodge 20, Granger; Texas A&M University - Business Administration; CARL WALTHER, Lockhart High School; son of Mary Lou and Wayne Walther; Lodge 49, Rowena; Trinity University or Texas Lutheran University - Computer Science/History; NILA MICHELLE YOUNG; Dime Box High School; daughter of Jo and Orville Reed; Lodge 13, Dime Box; Texas A&M University - Biology.

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SPJST Presents 1997 Undergraduate Scholarship Winners SPJST is proud to introduce its 1997 SPJST Scholarship recipients. The following enrolled in college this spring and will be continuing their education this fall. two pages include photographs and brief outlines of those students who were already Congratulations to all of these SPJST scholarship recipients for a job well done.

JOSEPH PAUL APPLEWHIIL; Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas; son of John Carl Applewhite and Joan Marie Applewhite (Skrasek); Lodge 92, Fort Worth; University of Notre Dame - Preprofessional Studies; LAURA ANN BACAK; El Campo High School; daughter of Lawrence and Demetria Bacak; Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje; Southwest Texas State University - Elementary Education; HOLLY ANN BLUME; Lockhart High School; daughter of Mrs. Jo Arm Blume and Mr. Richard Blume; Lodge 17, New Tabor; Texas A&M University Elementary Education; SHARON A. BORAK; El Campo High School; daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Borak; Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje; Texas Women's University - Fashion Design.

JENNIFER LYNN BREZINA; South West High School; daughter of Jerry and Dolores Brezina; Lodge 92, Fort Worth; Tarrant County Junior College - Dental Hygiene; DOUGLAS WAYNE BUBELA; Ganado High School; son of Adolph Bubela and Dolores Bubela; Lodge 40, El CampoHillje; Victoria Junior College - Radiologist Technician; JASON DAVID BURTON; Willis High School; son of Debra Burton Hunt and Joe Lee Hunt, Jr.; Lodge 88, Houston; University of Houston - Business; RACHAEL CARROLL Temple High School; daughter of Joe and Susan Carroll; Lodge 47, Seaton; Texas A&M University Wildlife Ecology.

DIANNA MICHELLE DOLEZALEK CHAMBERS; Sweeney High School; daughter of Donald Robert Dolezalek and Melba Earlene Dolezalek; Lodge 5, Pilot Point-Tioga; Abilene Christian University - Elementary Education/Special Education; BILLY GENE CROSLOVV, JR; Crystal Lake South High School; son of Billy Gene and Margaret Anne Croslow; Lodge 47, Seaton; Northern Illinois University- History; GRANT DIERSCHKE; Wall High School; son of Marvin and JaMs Dierschke; Lodge 160, San Angelo; Angelo State University - Business Management; STACY DIANE DRESSLER; Clear Lake High School; daughter of Barbara Dressler and Jerry Dressler, Jr, Lodge 172, Pasadena; Southwest Texas State University - Mathematics/Secondary Education.

ROBIN ANN DUSEK; Cleburne High School; daughter of Lansing and Sherry Dusek; Lodge 15, Bucicholts; Baylor University - Marketing; GREGORY LEWIS GOEDEKE; Klein Oak High School; son of John and Carol Globke; Lodge 88, Houston; Sam Houston State University - Marketing/I3usiness Administration; ROGER ALAN GORTON; Ennis High School; son of Dorothy Jansa Edwardson; Lodge 25, Ennis; University of North Texas - Special Education; MELISSA HAVEMANN; Spring High School; daughter of Donald and Carolyn Havemann; Lodge 88, Houston; Texas A&M University Biomedical Science.

JASON WAYNE HERMIS; Jersey Village High School; son of Dennis and Elizabeth Hermis; Lodge 142, Houston; University of Houston - Business Administration; ALLYSON MARIE HOLMAN; Hutto High School; daughter of Bill and Sharon Holman; Lodge 187, Round Rock; Texas A&M University - Undecided Major; 'IRACY LYN JEZEK; Taylor High School; daughter of Joe L and Sarah A. Jezek; Lodge 177, Academy; Blinn College/Texas A&M University - Marketing; DEVIN DAMARRON KOEHLER; Canyon High School; son of Dennis and Diana Koehler; Lodge 185, New Braunfels; Texas Lutheran University - Engineering.

TRISH ANN KOKEMOR; Bellville High School; daughter of Charles E. and Vernice J. Kokemor; Lodge 201, Bleiblerville - Nelsonville; Southwest Texas State University - Psychology/Counseling; STACEY KOTRLA; Wall High School; daughter of Raymond Kotrla and Myra Kotrla; Lodge 160, San Angelo; Angelo State University - Animal Science; KATHRYN ANNE KOVAR; Snook High School; daughter of Larry and Yvonne Kovar; Lodge 9, Snook; Texas A&M University - Agribusiness; JASON JOHN KRISTINEK; Idalou High School; son of Jerome John Kristinek and Cyndy Jane Kristinek; Lodge 157, Lubbock; West Texas A&M University (Lubbock) - Agriculture.

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The SPJST expresses its thanks to the SPJST lodges, youth clubs, individuals and friends for their gifts to the Fall 1996 One Hundred Pennies Scholarship Drive.

The Society received 1,030 donations and endowment starts for a total of $74,743.38.

This amount, combined with the Supreme Lodge allocation of $15,000.00 made this year's Scholarship Program a great success.

HEATHER LYNN KUBICEK; Elgin High School; daughter of Gilbert and Lois Kubicek; Lodge 18, Elgin; Austin Community College/University of Texas - Elementary Education; STEPHANIE JEANNE LESCHBER; Georgetown High School; daughter of Douglas and Karen Leschber; Lodge 187, Round Rock; Southwest Texas State University - Accounting; TARA ANN McCLURE; Boerne High School; daughter of Barbara Ann McClure and Eugene Lee McClure, Jr.; Lodge 88, Houston; Southwest Texas State University - Health and Wellness Promotion; BARRY ALAN MIKESKA; Beliville High School; son of Barry Alan Mikeska, Sr. and Gina Marie Mikeska; Lodge 201, Bleiblerville-Nelsonville; Blinn College - Ag Science.

BRYAN ALAN NETHERY; Cuero High School; son of Doyle Van Nethery and Margie A. Burditt; Lodge 32, Victoria; Texas A&M University - Biomedical Science (Veterinarian); JEREMY PAUL NOVOSAD; Oakton High School; son of Jerry J. Novosad, Jr. and Jane M. Novosad; Lodge 88, Houston; Virginia Tech - Engineering; TIMOTHY GLEN PSENCIK; Temple High School; son of Glen and Ruth Psencik; Lodge 24, Cyclone; Temple College/Texas A&M University - Marketing or Finance; VALERIE KAY ROYE; El Campo High School; daughter of Bobby Wayne Roye and Anita Roye; Lodge 30, Taiton; Texas A&M University - Agribusiness.

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STEPHANIE ELLEN SCHMIDT; Pflugerville High School; daughter of Doyle Schmidt and Debbie Muhle; Lodge 29, Taylor; Southwest Texas State University - Family and Consumer Science; BRUCE A. SKRABANEK; Snook High School; son of Milton and Barbara Skrabanek; Lodge 9, Snook; University of Texas at Austin - Management Information Systems; SANDI LYNN SRUBAR; El Campo High School; daughter of Andrew Srubar, Jr. and Diann Srubar; Lodge 30, Taiton; University of North Carolina - Sports Medicine; SUZANNE JACQUELINE STRMISKA; Taylor High School; daughter of Clement Strmiska and Carolyn Garrett; Lodge 20, Granger; Baylor University - Business/Finance.

KELLY CHASE UNBERHAGEN; Holland High School; son of William and Paula Unberhagen; Lodge 80, Holland; Southwest Texas State University - Respiratory Therapy; WILLIAM CLAY UNBERHAGEN; Holland High School; son of William and Paula Unberhagen; Lodge 80, Holland; Southwest Texas State University - Biology; STEPHANIE L VICKERS; Msgr. Kelly High School; daughter of Glenn Lewis and Janet J. Lewis; Lodge 156, Baytown; Lamar State University - Nutrition/Dietetics; GLADYS N. YATES; Lorena High School; daughter of Bonnie Pruitt; Lodge 66, Waco; McLennan Community College - Nursing.

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JEROME (TREY) C. ZABOJNIK, HI; Lake Highlands High School; son of Jerome C. Zabojnik and Lesa Zabojnik; Lodge 84, Dallas; University of Texas at Dallas Business; MELISSA RENEE ZASKODA; Rockdale High School; daughter of Matthew and Dorothy Zaskoda; Lodge 174, Rockdale; Blinn College/Texas A&M University - Business Management; AUDREA ANNEITE ZETTEL; Bellville High School; daughter of Alfred Zettel, Jr. and Marlene Zettel; Lodge 201, BleiblervilleNelsonville; Blinn College/Texas A&M University - Accounting.

Best wishes to these and all of our young people who will be attending college in the coming months .. .

Recipients of 1997 SPJST Leadership Grants will be presented in the June 18 Vestnik.

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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. completed 12 years of schooling. Maybe my next letter will have the names that graduated from high school and college.

Christine is a lot better so things will be getting back to normal. She thanks everyone for the cards and phone calls.

Sister Joella Kubala did not feel too well at the Rowena lodge taroks. When she came home and went to the doctor, she found out she had gall bladder stones.

She had an operation so I am sure she feels a lot better by now. After putting off my knee operation for over a year, I had it done on May 20. They did the left knee now and in four weeks, they will do the right knee. I really have suffered a lot and the doctor told Christine the knees are in really bad shape so maybe after the operation all will be a lot better. This was not a replacement but it was repaired so it is a better deal. I suppose the body is like a machine. Things do wear out.

James and Florence are vacationing in Europe so when they get back they will have lots to tell us. Be sure to support the SPJST lodges and keep the Czech heritage for our young people. We should be proud to say that we are Czechs.

Not true about the Czech An SPJST person and his wife were really .going at it. At the height of their dispute, his wife screamed, "I wish that I had never married you. I should have taken my mother's advice."

"Do you mean to tell me," the SPJST member said, "that your mother urged you not to marry me?"

"Yes, that's exactly what I am saying.

She told me a thousand times to have nothing to do with you," the wife said.

"Gosh," he said "and to think how I have misjudged that poor woman all these years."

Fraternally yours, Carl W. Zich, Reporter

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189, BryanCollege Station Meets June 8

Lodge

The next quarterly meeting of SPJST Lodge 189 will be held at 2 p.m. on June 8 in the board room of First Federal Savings Bank, 2900 Texas Avenue in Bryan, Texas.

All members are urged to attend this meeting to provide their input on finaliz-

ing plans for the lodge's 20th year anniversary dinner.

Nina and Al Quitta are hosting the reception committee for this meeting, so you can bet there may be some homemade dewberry cobbler. You don't want to miss out on Nina's cobbler.

See you at the meeting.

Fraternally, Ernest A. Wentrcek Secretary-Treasurer

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County Czech Heritage Museum Plans June 14 Polka Party Burleson

Come celebrate. Bring a crowd, Fun, food, fellowship!

The Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum, with the cooperation of the Old Theatre Market Place will create a "real" Czech Polka Party—as authentic as though we were in the meadows of the Czech Republic. Live music will be provided by the Fabulous Six. Wear your polka costume or come casual—most of all just come and have fun! Some folks are coming to relax, enjoy the Czech heritage, sing-along, eat, drink, and socialize.

While you are having a fantastic evening, your $5 ticket will help to benefit the 1863 Czech home (Polasek House) at Fawn and Shaw Streets, another historic site for Caldwell, Texas, currently being renovated.

BCCHM wants to take this opportunity to thank all of the supporters and sponsors of this event—the SPJST for their help, the Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Caldwell for your generosity and cooperation.

We are looking forward to an enjoyable "evening under the stars" on June 14, 1997, from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Old Theatre Market Place in Caldwell, Texas, USA. Tickets are $5 (before June 5) and $7 at the door. Sponsorships are available.

Call Theresa Hodges at (409) 567-3373 or (409) 272-3404.

You don't have to be Czech to have fun! What a deal!

Submitted by, Lee Crawford, Historian —SPJST--

Lodge 172, Pasadena Honors 50 Year Members Lodge 172, Pasadena honored its 50-year members at their lodge social on April 20, 1997. Pictured, from left, are recipients Jerry Dressler, Jr., Dolores Dressler Hicks, Henrieffa Krenek and Betty Jo Yonley. Not present to receive their pins were Franklin

Miikeska and Ben Ofczanzak.

Reunions Dusek-ShenkirSchiller Reunion The descendants of Vinc Dusek and Anna Jirasek, John Shenkir and Frances Dusek, and Vinc Schiller and Rozalie Dusek shall come together for their 38th Annual Reunion on Sunday, June 22 in the VFW Hall in Taylor, Texas.

Registration begins at 10 a.m. A catered noon meal of barbecue and all the trimmings will be served. Each family is asked to bring their favorite dessert and also please remember to bring an item for our silent auction.

All family members are encou raged to attend. Let us celebrate our cherished Czech and German heritage. For more information, you may contact Wanda Gordon at (512) 352-5465.

Don Schroeder, Secretary

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families of the following: Ignac Kocurek, Frank Hamala, Charles Kahanek, Anton Sliva, Joe Sliva, and Ludvik Sliva.

Registration is from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the American Legion hall in El Campo, Texas. Fee is $5. Families are requested to bring enough covered dishes and desserts to serve their family.

The reunion was originally scheduled for June 14 but changed due to a conflict with Father's Day. For further information, contact President James D. Pierce at (409) 543-1551, Vice President I.J. Mazoch at (409) 543-2345 or the Secretary Treasurers Patricia and Veronica Jones at (713) 864-5062.

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On Saturday, June 21, 1997, there will be a reunion of the descendants of the

The Junek reunion will be held on Sunday, June 29, 1997, at the SPJST Hall in Snook, Texas. Registration begins at 12 noon. Bring a covered dish. Drinks, bread, etc. will be furnished.

For more information, write or call Clifton Junek, 8607 Amber Hill Court, College Station, Texas 77845, phone (409) 693-0157.

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Shiller-Hejl Family Reunion

and dessert. Lunch will be served at

Kocurek, Hamala, Sliva Reunion

Kahanek,

The Shiller-Hejl reunion will be held Saturday, June 7, 1997 at the Granger VFW hall in Circleville. It is located between Taylor and Granger on Highway 95, Registration begins at 11 a.m. Bring a basket lunch, Drinks and dinner plates, etc. will be furnished.

Contact: Demetra Shiller, 504 Maresh, Granger, Texas 76574, phone (512) 352-6561,

12:30 p.m. with games to follow. Bring your favorite board game, dominoes, cards, etc. for fun out of the sun! The reunion is hosted by the Joe Lee Martinek family. See you there!

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Planka Family Reunion

The family of Anna Skrivanek and Petr Mikeska will meet on June 7, 1997 in Vsetin at the CMB Church hall. It is six miles east of Hallettsville on FM 2314, There will be a potluck meal at noon.

Bring old photographs to show.

Contact: Vernon Obelgonner

The descendants of Michael and Barbara (Bitalova) Planka will have their seventh reunion on Sunday, June 8, 1997, at the home of Jess and Gearldine Frank in Iowa Colony, Texas, from 11 a.m. until ? They were parents of Lydia, Frank, Marie, Bessie, Alfred (Fred), Rudolph, Angelina (Angie), Amelia (Molly), Martha and Josephine (Judy), Meat will be provided. Please bring a side dish and/or dessert.

Contact Gearldine Frank at (281) 4311474 or Janet Rawlinson at (281) 3546842.

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Buckholts School and Community Reunion The next Buckholts School and Community Reunion will be in the SPJST Lodge Hall in Buckholts, Texas, on June 7, 1997. Registration will begin at 10-a.m. with a catered barbecue buffet starting at 11:30 a.m. Meal tickets are $6 per plate.

Contact: Raymond Posival.

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Hejl Family Reunion The descendants of Frank and Helen Hejl will hold their 42nd annual reunion at Seaton Star Hall, SPJST Lodge 47 in Seaton, Texas, on June 8, 1997.

A covered dish meal will be served at approximately 12:45 p.m. Families are requested to bring one or two covered dishes to share. Table service, drinks, bread, etc. will be furnished.

Attendees are also asked to bring items for an auction that will follow the business meeting.

Contact: Dan Mares at (817) 9396162.

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Josef Martinec Family Reunion It's time again for the Joe and Rose (Martis) Martinec family reunion to be held on Sunday, June 8, 1997 at the Seaton Community Center in Seaton, Texas. Bring a covered dish, vegetable,

Spaun - Vincik - Zidek Family Reunion The Third Annual Spaun-Vincik-Zidek Family Reunion will be held Sunday, June 8, 1997, at Lavaca County Senior Citizen Center in Moulton, Texas, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. A pot-luck-style dinner will be served at 12 noon. Bread and drinks will be furnished.

Bring an entree, salad, or covered dish and sweets. Bring items for bingo and bakery items for the cake walk.

Donations are $3 per person and $1 for children (under 12 years). Your donation and support will be recognized at the meeting.

Contact: Viola Kurtz, 2527 Minnetonka, San Antonio, Texas 78210.

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Tesar-Novak Family Reunion The descendants and friends of John and Mary Tesar, Jake Novak and Kathryn Stavinoha will meet at the VFW on FM 730 in Azle, Texas, northwest of Fort Worth, on Saturday, June 21, 1997.

Registration will begin at 11 a.m.

Barbecue dinner with all the trimmings is on the menu. Please bring your famous pastries.

A live country and western band will play between 6 and 10 p.m. Come and enjoy the fellowship.

RSVP to Lou Woolsey, 1708 Florence Drive, Azle, Texas 76020, (817) 237-5984.

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In Memoriam Expression of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed member, BILLIE JACK HOLEMAN, who passed away May 14, 1997, at the age of 72.

Survivors are his wife, Mildred; one daughter, Billie Brinkley; two sons, Gregory Holeman and Henry Holeman; seven grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren.

In addition to being a member of our Lodge 88, he was a member of Our Savior of Lutheran Church, VFW, and Nabisco Retirement Club. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Brother Billie and wife Margaret owned Mildred Holeman Realty Company after he retired from Nabisco as Baking Superintendent in 1988.

May our Brother Billie Jack rest in peace after his interment in Memorial Oaks Cemetery in Houston, Texas, on May 20, 1997.

Rita Alexander Mary Roznovsky Laura Warnasch

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Resolution of Sympathy We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Dennice, No. 94, Wheelock, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest and sincere sympathy to the family of our departed sister, VLASTA S. BLAZEK of Bryan, Texas, who died Saturday, May 3, 1997, at the age of 96 years.

Services for Sister Blazek were held Friday, May 9, 1997, at Hillier Funeral Home Chapel.

The Revs. Bill Gandin and Bob Richers of First United Methodist Church in Bryan officiated. Burial was in the Wheelock Cemetery.

Sister Blazek was born in the Steep Hollow Community and she was a lifelong resident of the Brazos Valley including Steep Hollow, Wheelock, Hearne and Bryan. She was a housewife and member of SPJST Lodge 94, having received her 75th year membership pin some three months prior to her death.

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Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Evelyn R. and James W. Stegall of Bryan and Cecilia B. Chuoke of Dallas; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee, Lillie Mae Dickson

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Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 189, Bryan, on behalf of our membership, express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of VLASTA NOVOSAD WENTRCEK, who passed away Monday, May 5, 1997, just one day shy of her 89th birthday, at College Station, Texas.

She was born Wednesday, May 6, 1908, at Edge, Brazos County, Texas, to Joseph and Vlasta Blazek Novosad as the second of three children. She was preceded in death by her father in 1961, her mother in 1969, her younger brother (Joe) in 1985, and her older brother (Jerry) in 1988. She is descended from Josef and Anna Sevcik Novosad who emigrated to the United States from the village of Provodov in 1879, and Josef and Francis Samson Blazek who arrived in Texas in 1880 from the village of Kratochvilka.

Vlasta married Frank Wentrcek at Wheelock, Texas, on April 18, 1927.

They farmed at Wheelock until his death in 1965. Shortly, thereafter, she moved to Bryan where she was a member of SPJST Lodge 189 in Bryan and the Hope Evangelical Free Church of College Station.

Services for Mrs. Wentrcek were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, 1997, at Memorial Funeral Home in Bryan with the Rev. John R. Gantt, Jr. officiating.

Burial was in Restever Cemetery in Bryan.

Survivors are a son, Ernest A. Wentrcek of Bryan, daughter Gladys Grimes of Normangee, and daughter Anita Mathis of Fort Worth. Mrs. Wentrcek was blessed with eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace and her memory live among us for the rest of our days.

Resolution Committee, Claudia Novosad Pine Nina Quitta Ernest A. Wentrcek, Jr.

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Letters Section

Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club Reports on May Meeting Dear SPJST Readers, Lodge 30, Taiton held their monthfy meeting on May 4, 1997, at Taiton Community Center.

The meeting was called to order by President Sarah Dluhos. Jon Marcaurele led the club members in the motto and

pledge. The club members welcomed two visitors, Mrs. Jerome Dorotik and DYC Marcy Dorotik. Secretary Jeanine Dorotik called roll and read the minutes of the April meeting. The treasurer's report was given by Curtis Dorotik.

Under old business, camp forms were due. Cookbook orders were taken.

Travis Krpec gave a report on the visit to the Wharton County Library when the members took the decorated boxes they made to put paper and pencils in.

Camille Staff gave a report on the junior

From the State Youth Director Vestnik Project for June

Kroje - National Costumes (Men) From the book Czechoslovak Culture, compiled by Pat Martin Men's costumes were adapted according to age and status. In some regions when a young man attained 14 years of age, he received his first real costume, although of a simpler design than an adult male would wear. Certain parts of the costume, then, the boy would "win" by individual personal effort, either from a girl or in contests of some sort.

A man's hat is decorated with feathers.

Each long feather stands for a girl friend.

When he is married, the feathers are short. They say he's been cropped.

In general, men's costumes were elaborate and just , looked important!

Trousers might be scrolled or embroidered. Vests were colorful and hats may have signified prosperity if the wearer tucked a sprig of wheat, flax or a hop vine into the band of his soft-fabric black

mountain hat. Rooster tail, ostrich, or peacock feathers completed the effect of the hatband.

Men's costumes were not as varied as women's, but they differed in the width and length of trousers and shirts, the quality of the material used, and the cut of waistcoat, jacket, and fur coat. Very often the shape of a hat indicated the difference between a costume from one region or another, and a reliable way to distinguish costume origins for men was the type of embroidery on the collar, waist, and trouser legs. Boots had a commanding appearance and were functional as well. The size and intricacy of design of the hand-carved pipe was another way to suggest social status in the community.

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Vestnik Project Questions for June Answer the following questions by circling T(true) or F(false).

1. T F Men's costumes were adapted acording to age and region.

2. T F When a man is married, the fathers in his hat are short.

3. T F Men's costumes are as varied as women's.

4. T F Very often the shape of a belt indicated the difference between a costume from one region or another.

5. T F Men's shirts were tucked and embroidered.

6. T F Hats may have signified prosperity.

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Name Lodge No.

Age Youth Leader

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

Hallettsville Youth Club Makes Donation Lodge 4, Hallettsville Youth Club President. James Svetlik presents donation for the Jaws of Life Fund to Hallettsville Fire Chief Ronnie Pfeil. Youths Club Vice President Elizabeth Wagner looks on.

group performing at the Mrs. Eagle Lake pageant.

Under new business, the election of officers was held. For 1997-98, the new officers are: President Curtis Dorotik Vice President Rachael Dluhos Secretary Crystal Roye Assistant Secretary Shara Dluhos Treasurer Jason 'Kaspar Assistant Treasurer Chase Zalman Reporter T.J. Drapela

Flag Bearers Chad Dorotik and Megan Marcaurele Sergeant-at-Arms Chet Dluhos and Kyle Kaspar The youth club members made Mother's Day cards and brought a gift for their mothers. The members read their cards and the mothers played a game to receive a Mother's Day gift. Everyone sang "Happy Birthday" to Jon Marcaurele and Sarah Dluhos.

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Vestnik Contest for June - Ages 9-11

Vestnik Contest for June - Ages 6-8

A Puzzling Proverb

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Answer each question below. Then use the code to reveal a famous proverb.

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1. If 8 x 9 = 72, circle L. If it doesn't, circle U. 2. If the Atlantic Ocean is west of the U.S., circle V. If it is east of the U.S., circle Y. 3. If lime is a shade of green, circle D. If it isn't, circle M. 4. If Hawaii is an island, circle W. If it is a peninsula, circle K. 5. If synonyms are words that mean the opposite, circle L. If they aren't, circle T. 6. If the Statue of Liberty was given to us by England, circle B. If it wasn't, circle P. 7. If a telescope is used to view things far away, circle R. If it isn't, circle S. 8. If Robert E. Lee was a Confederate general, circle A. If he was a Union general, circle 0.

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

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

A graduation social was held at the May meeting of the Lodge 30, Talton Youth Club.

Congratulations to graduates, from left: Jeanine Dorotik, Sarah Dluhos and Michael Kaspar.

Dixtrict Six Youth Counselor Marcy Dorotik installs 1997-1998 Lodge 30, Talton Youth Club officers at the May 4 meeting.

Our next meeting will be June 1, 1997.

The meeting was adjourned.

A graduation social was held for our three graduating seniors, Michael Kaspar, Jeanine Dorotik, and Sarah Dluhos. The graduates were given silver photo albums with pictures of them from the past years, in SPJST. Refreshments were placed on a red decorated table that held a cake that was decorated in red and white that read, "Congratulations ECHS Grads, Michael, Jeanine, Sarah." Hamburger cheese dip,

chips, and Big Red soda was served. A sign was made that said, "Congratulations, Grads" and was placed over the table.

A special surprise was presented to the grads by their parents and brothers and sisters. A video was made with past memories of when they first joined and throughout their SPJST years. The ending of the video was of their graduation picture and music. The film was narrated

by Curtis Dorotik, Jason Kaspar and

Racheal Dluhos. The club members wished farewells to our 1997 grads.

Good Luck!

Lisa Bubela Youth Leader

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Happy Summer Vacation!

Lodge 97, Placedo Youth Club Swim Party Set for June 14 Lodge 97, Placedo Youth Club will hold a swimming party on Saturday, June 14 at Sun Valley starting at 2 p.m. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Please sign the sheet at the entrance for your admis-

Wednesday, June 4, 1997—VESTNIK/15

Vestnik Contest for June — Ages 15-17

Vestnik Contest for June — Ages 12-14

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Lodge 177, Academy Youth Club Reports on May Meeting The May meeting of Lodge 177, Academy Youth Club was called to order at 2 p.m. by President Brooke Bartlett on Sunday, May 18. There were 13 members, three guests and five adults present.

Calendars were passed out for the summer. We reviewed The Rules of Conduct.

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Congratulations to all. After the meeting, we held our raffle drawing. The winners were: Sixth Prize - One Liter Redken Shampoo Otis Beck Fifth Prize - Cookbook and Apron Jeannie Gregory Fourth Prize - Dominoes and Cards Howard Leshikar Third Prize - Necklace and Earrings Otis Beck Second Prize - Handmade Quilt Otis Beck (again! what luck!)

First Prize - 19" Color TV with Remote Deborah Green Thanks to everyone who helped make our raffle a success. A portion of the proceeds will be given to the Temple Ronald McDonald House. Hope everyone has a safe and happy summer.

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sion. All youth club members and parents are encouraged to attend.

If you have any questions, call Pat Kovar at 575-0658 or Donna Vanek at 573-6771. Bring plenty of suntan lotion for hours of fun!

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District Youth AcNevement Day Dates District One District Two District Three District Four District Five District Six District Seven

July 6, 1997 at Lodge 186, Caldwell (Lodge 9, Snook hosting) June 22, 1997 at Lodge 47, Seaton June 29, 1997 at Lodge 66, Waco June 28, 1997 at Lodge 160, San Angelo June 29, 1997 at Lodge 196, Houston-West July 20, 1997 at Lodge 30, Taiton June 29, 1997 Location Undecided

1997 District Summer Camp Dates District One District Two District Three District Four District Five District Six District Seven

July 25-28, Val Verde July 14-20, Val Verde July 21-24, Val Verde July 18-20, Lone Star July 17-20, HE, Butt June 20-22, Lone Star July 18-20, Lone Star

With summer almost here, District Youth Achievement Days and Summer Camps are just around the corner!

Contact your local youth leader or DYC for more information.

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PODPORA LIDSKOST BRATRSTVI Ceska east tfedni organ Slovanske Podporujici Jednoty Statu Texas, zaloiene rok 1897

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Vzpominka na vlasteneckeho kneze exulanta Jaroslava Popelku.

Dfistojny pan Jaroslav Popelka, narozen 12.5, 1917, pied 80 lety, v tastee'ku Jimramov6, na morayske strane eskomora ske Vysainy; zetn'tel 30.zifi 1987, pied 10 lety, v Los Angeles, v Kalifornii, e SpojenYch statech.

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Pater Jaroslav Popelka S.J. byl obetavY misionat eeskych exulantu i emigrantfi na americkem kontinentu.

Po stfedoSkolskYch studiich ye stare vlasti vstoupil do facia TovarySstva Jeli gova (17.zafi 1938). Za teologickych studii v Praze byl skoro rok veznen gestapem. Studie pak ukoneil v Anglii, kde byl 8.zafi 1948 vysvecen na kneze. Tu ul do Anglie pti chazeli prvni es. uprchlici a tak pater Popelka zmenil svnj pfivodni umysl, vratit se do rodne vlasti, a rozhodl se pracovat mezi exulanty.

Podivejme se ted' nejdfive do Jimramova, rodiSte patera Popelky.

Toto mesteeko od sveho vzniku (dosud historicky pfesne nezjiStenem) bylo dlouho v rukou rodiny PernStejnske. Al do doby kolem roku 1350 mesteeko Jimramov nebylo pfevadeno na jine majitele, a jeho jmeno se proto do to doby neobjevuje v listinach. Jmena malych dedinek v okoli Jimramova nalezame daleko dive v dokumentech, protoke male obce pravidelne mnoho nevynakly a jejich majitele radi je prodavali nebo davali darem. Tak se jejich jrnena dostavala do listin.

Ternet s naprostou jistotou lze fici, Jimramov Zalolil Jimram z rodu Medlovsko - PernStejnskeho, totii Jimram II z Kamene (ZubrStejna), jen zi1 mezi lety 1230 al 1298.

Zhora uvedenY Jimram z Kamene rozgifoval po roce 1240 svemocne a tejne sve panstvi na sever od hradu Kamene tim zpfisobem, 2e pronikal po fete Svratce vzhfiru stale hloubeji do pralesa, ktetY v okoli nynejSiho Jimramova pattil klaStern litomySIskemu. Prales (lava' Jimram na vhodnYch mistech vyttibit a usazoval tu prvni obyvatele. Tak mealy zde vznikat osady. Uvedenou metodou obsadil Jimram – ke gkode klgtera – celY kraj al k zemske hranici morayske, jak potom existovala al do roku 1950! Zde souto ku Svratky a Vfikky (FrySavky) zaloiil mezi lety 1250 1265 tvrz, ktera mela za fikol stfelit nova hranice jeho panstvi. Pod tvrzi byl vybudovan i pansky , dvOr a vznikla obydli prvnich obyvatelti.

4.6erven 1997 Tak byl zalolen Jimramov.

Vrat'me se nyni do Anglie k paterovi Jaroslavu Popelkovi, kterY objildel uprchlicke tabory, pro exulanty msi svatou a zdarma posilal jim jak katolicke tak politicks (protikomunisticke) tiskoviny. P. Jar. Popelka byl jednim ze zakladatelfi Cyrilometodejske Ligy, sestavoval prvni eisla jejiho bulletinu, pozdeji pfejmenovaneho na NovY S paterein Popelkou jsem se zeznamil na britskem Festivalu (Festival of Britain), ktery se kond jednou za padest let; pfiSti festival bude v roce 2001. Manlelka a ja jsme na ty slavnosti pfijeli behem naSi dovolene; v Londyne jsme byli nekolik driO ubytovani v Ceskem Narodnim dome, ktery met tehdy v najmu znamY praiskY restaurater VaSata. (U VaSaty se vati dobte.)

Pater Popelka delal nam a dvema dalsim exulantum par dna prirvodce.

Pater Jaroslav Popelka stela jak my emigroval v roce 1952 do Kanady (Nak kroky se vSak rozeSly; my emigrovali do Batawy a za pul roku do Toronta, pater Popelka odjel do Chathamu mezi morayske Slovaky a pozdeji do Montrealu.)

Chatham se nachazi vychodne od jezera St. Clair, blizko od znameho dvoumesti Windsoru a Detroitu.

Windsor je v Kanad y, Detroit je v Michiganu ye SpojenYch statech.

Pater Jaroslav pOsobil dalSich nekolik let jako misionaf mezi Indiany v severni easti Huronskeho zalivu jezera Huron. Stfedisko jeho pOsobeni byl ostrov Manitoulin.

Teti definitni sliby v fadu sv.

Ignace slolil 2.6nora 1962. Pak po funrti zakladatele krajanske misie sv.

Cyrila a Metodeje v Kalifornii, P. Adolfa Pelikana, S.J., pfevzal v roce 1970 tuto misii do sve pat a pinYch sedmnact let ji sloulil. Svou pOsobnost rozSifil na San Diego a San Francisko.

DOstojnY pan JaroslaV Popelka vyclaval po celou dobu sveho pusobeni v Los Angeles mesienik Vestnik katolicke misie, staral se o to, aby misie vydala eesky eels Pismo svate, ktere v r. 1925 zpracoval pro tisk Dr. Jan Heidi a zredigoval biskup Antonin Podlaha.

Popilel se tee na mnoha es.

KrajanskYch podnicich a unionstickYch kongresech.

P.J. Popelka trpel dlouho anginou Pectoris. R. 1980 podstoupil telkou operaci, ktera se zdatila, take mohl normalne pracovat. Kratce peed jell() smrti pfiletel do Kalifornie papel Jan Pavel II (12 al 14.zafi 1987). V tele dobe zavital do Los Angeles biskup Jaroslav Skarvada, tehdy pOsobici mezi exulanty v Karma a ve Spojenych statech. Z obou nav'Stev mel P. Popelka hodne prate. V prvni

nedeli Pater Popelka zavezl biskupa karvadu do San Diega a druhou nedeli do San Franciska. Posledni zatijovou nedeli, po svatovaclayske slavili sv. Vaclava v Los Angeles. „Po celou dobu byl docela postavil jako obvykle pernikafske stanky, aby to pfibli2i1 opravdove pouti, behem obeda dokonce vyhraval na stars flaSinet, aby poutni naladu jests zyYSil. V pondeli po pouti daval vSe klidne do potadku, a kdy jsme se pak v uterY loucili na ujiStoval me, le se brzy uvidiine. Den na to jsem se v Chicagu telefonicky dozvedel, 2e tu noc padl u Ifilka a druhY den ho naSli mrtveho."— Tolik biskup Jar. Skarvada v interview s redaktorem easopisu ,,Nov' livot" (Roe. XXXIX, Rim, listopad 1987.)

ZacluSni ink svata se konala v kostele Blessed Sacrament v South Hollywoodu 3.fijna 1987 za mnoha krajana i. americk9ch pfatel.

Cesky se s P. Popelkou rozloueil P. Josef Lang z londynskeho Velehradu, P. Jifi Novotny z Montrealu, a Msgr. Dr. Petr Esterka ze St. Paul, Minnesota, ktery byl v tu dobu zastupcem biskupa Dr. Jaroslava Skarvady pro USA a Kanadu. (Biskup Skarvada je nyni auxilliarni biskup v Praze; Msgr Esterka ma nyni na starosti mimo Kanadu a Spojene staty i Australii.)

Americke knelstvo na ZaduSni inSi a pohtbu P. Jaroslava Popelky zastupoval Frank Parrish Si. Rekviem ink byla celebrovana dvaceti knezimi. Farnici se ze svYm knezem rozloueili es. statnimi hymnami.

Za otcem Jaroslavem Vaclavem Popelkou, S.J. „V torn mofi blata, slz a krve me misto: jen se ohledni.

Ja nest vse od chvile prve al' do to chvile posledni..."

Viktor Dyk. Vzpominku na Patera Jarosiava V. Popelku krasne svou pfilolenou basni ukoneila znama aktivni exulantka, basnifka a spi§ovatelka Mina Fuchsova z Los Angeles v USA. Nahle je prazdno Jak by tahlo z poll na nel se snagi sirs, chlad Dost bylo prate na vinici Pan dal mu spat ted' u2 jen spat.

Jako by tahlo z praznYch poll Podzim u2 tick dal na rubaS nikdy nic ho nezaboli Horko ei chlad ei nevdek naS*.

nikdy vic ho nezahfeje slunce ei slovo z vlidnych fist.

Jen slovo Boil dal se chveje A pies nas dale bude rust.

Do ease pfiStich kterYm v tech ktere kftil ei k smrti ved'.

V Pana v nejl modlitbou se hroulil vstoupil dnes rano naposled.

A stadce dnes jim opuStene mu tamer dvacet jarsve prazdne dlane k nebi klene: Diky Ti Pane za ten dar...

K desatemu vYroei umrti P. Jar. V. Popelky sepsal John J. Karas z Houstonu.

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't'esk5Tch exulantech vg ech dob a vztahu exil a C'eska viast 0

(K uvefejneni Jan Vaculik od fadu SPJST aslo 54, West, Tx.) Pokrgovani I kdy pan Kuras se vyjadiuje ve vSeobecnostech v nekolika bodech, musime si pfiznat, 2e v jinych bodech ma upinou pravdu a jako tide, kteti by radi udr2eli znalosti a jazyka a naSi kultury, po znavame kaldy den, le naSi krajane se skuteene velmi lehce pfizpilsobu ji novemu prostfedi, ztraci znalost jazyka a narodni povedomi daleko rychleji ye srovnani s jinymi ji g vYSe jmenovanYmi narodnostmi a ospravedliiuji sami sebe onim zpilsobem mySleni, ktere je udrlovalo pfi livoteni ye stare vlasti, avgak nemale se uplatnit v iivote v nova vlasti neboli mnozi z nich si nevSimli zemepisnou zmenu jejich pobytu a zustavaji v zajeti stareho mygleni a nedospeli se zmenou pobytu ke zmene mySleni. Uptimne feeeno, mnozi krajane po jistY Cas zfistavaji zajatci navykei, pak pfijde jisty okamlik, kdy zase vkchno dobre i zle ze stare vlasti odhodi a stavaji se stoprocetni poamerikanisovani obeane podob ne jako potureenci, ktefi jsou horSi Turci.

Kdy2 uvalujeme nyni na konci tisicileti o spoleenem livote na planets Zemi s jinYmi narody, pak je

4.eerven 1997-17/VESTNIK nutno se zamyslet nad prilignou ohebnosti patere a prizpusobovani se cizimu prostredi, abychom snadno nenabyli nepatfiene povesti lidi, kteri se nechaji koupit za kaldou nebo nizkou cenu, co 2 by byla narodni katastrofa, ve gi nee ta na Bile Hope, v nasledujicich stoletich.)

17. gkoda, 2e nemdme auto.

18. Koupime si pomeranee net dojdem 19. Zde je eerstve ovoce.

20. Jsem unavend. Ani krok dal!

21. Nyni, dochazim ku konci.

22. Jegte kousek domd.

23. Mockrat Ti dekuji za doprovod dom0.

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Lekce dvacita- Lesson No. 20 More conversation and terms about food and restaurants.

Czech With Us

14th lesson.

The Vocative. Adverbs of Place.

1) When addressing a person we use a special case, the vocative. nouns ending in hard consonants take -e - pane! kamarade! Katle! nouns ending in g, h, ch take - t tinkul soudruhul hochul nouns ending in soft consonants take - priteli! mu2i! nouns ending in -ec t ke -ee - chlapee! ()tee! nouns ending in -a take -o - babieko! Aleno! Honzo!

'Other nouns, all nouns in plural and all adjectives and pronouns have no special vocative form and use the nominative instead.

Observe: Marie! Pane Veseljr . Para Novakovd! Studenti! More!

2) With the adverbs of place we differentiate two forms: one expressing motion (combined with the verbs expressing motion or direction, e.g. jdu, divdm se, pflu, etc.) the other expressing no motion, position (combined with verbs like jsem, sedtm,

VOCABULARY verim- I believe Jablko- apple gvestka- plum tieet- bill platit- to pay stojim, let(n, etc.). pegky- on foot ndhle- suddenly Kde jsem?

Kam jdu? eerstve- fresh Jsem doma.

Jdu sem/tam. pomerane- orange Jsem tady/tam.

Jdu domu. pokraeovani- continuation Jdu doleva/ Jsem nalevo/ vezmu- I will take napravo. doprava. jednoduche- simple Divam se dopredu/ Sedim vpredu/ narok- claim, a right to vzadu. dozadu. naroenSf- demanding, hard to please Jedu nahoru/do16. ekam nahofe/ protivnji- annoying, offensive dole. mouenfk- some sweet dessert- pastry Jsme venku/ Jdeme yen/ jablkovy zavin- apple pie uvnitr. dovnitr. prirueka- handbook, or manual Jsem na pOgte.

Jdu na poltu. glehana smetana (or glehaeka)(accusative) (locative) whipping cream Nezlob se!- Don't be angry Mani se na obraz.

Compare: gkoda (to je gkoda!) It's too bad...

Pigu slovo na broskev- peach (pl.-broskve) Na obraze je Najedl jsem se- I ate my fill mesto. znamenitSr- excellent Slovo je na papire. zaeatek- beginning 3) Few more perfective/imperfective vldda- government verbal pairs in the imperative: vladnout- to rule, govern neg. impf. pf. impf. tahnout- to pull, drag Ned to!

Wet!! tu:Cti! doba- time period Vyspi se!

Nespi!

Spi!. spim: konec- end Umyj se! ne,myj se! myju se: Myj se!

Pokrok- progress Nepornahej! pomaham: Potnahej! Pomoz!

Netekej! eekej!

Po4kej! tekam: krok- step telefonuju:TelefonujI Zatelefonujt Netelefonuj! prodivat- to sell Pojed!

Nejezdi! jedu: Jed! kus- piece Nechod!

Pojd! jdu: diky- thanks Nenos!

Nes! Pones! nesu: padnout- to fall vice- more Practise! Tatinku, poekej na me! *** Baba°, naue me nejakou eeskou Translate the following sentences: Karle, preeti mi to cizi slovo!

1. Pak budeme pokrgovat.

Nechodte dovnitr, poekejte venku!

2. Já si vezmu veprovS, rizek a brainPane Novaku, piljete mi jizdni rad! boroq saldt.

Karle, pojd' k ndm na nav gtevu! (Come 3. Nemag naroky na nee° zvld§tniho. to see us!) Honzo, kup mi mleko a 4. Ukal, e jsi nenaroend eeska divka. rohliky. Ale chi& mi nekupuj, jeKte 5. Cignik tomu stejne nebude mdm. Wines to sem! Studenti, nedive6. On si pomysli, e jsi protivna. jte se yen, divejte se na tabuli! Napi§ to 7. Po mase a prfkrmu se ji mouenik. slovo sem nahoru, dole u neni misto.

8. Já si dam jablkovy zdvin.

Mejte se dobre! (Have a good time!)

9. Ja Si objednam gvestkove knedliky.

Bud' zdrav! (Hello!) Nebud' smutnSr! 10 Mluvfg jako konverzaeni prirueka. ( = sad) Prominte, e jdu pozde. (Ex11.Pane vrchnI, prineste mi eernou' cuse me for coming late!) Pozdravuj kavu a kehanou smetanu.

Karla! (Say hello to Charles!) Uka mi 12. Kdo bude platit tieet? to! (Show me that!)

13. Ted' pujdeme pegky JAN HOLUB 14. Znamenite mi vgechno chutnalo.

15. Najedl a napil jsem se dobre.

-SPJST16. Nezlob se, le jdeme pe gky dom0.

CZECH NEWS AND CULTURE

Renown Czech Bassist to Perform in Houston One of Europe's leading virtuosos of the double bass, Miloslav Gajdos of the Czech Republic, will perform a memorial concert Tuesday, June 10, 1997, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Christopher Catholic Church at 8150 Park Place Boulevard in Houston. The performance will commemorate the destruction of the Czech town of Lidice by Nazi terrorists in World War II. The Spring of 1942 was a particularly brutal time in eastern Europe. The fighting of World War II raged, and acts of violence by humanity and on humanity were sadly commonplace. But none so more than that carried out on the Czech town of Lidice, some 18 kilometers northwest of Prague.

A key leader in the Nazi reign of terror, Reichsprotektor Reinhard Heydrich, was assassinated by Czech and Slovak patriot paratroopers in late May for the thousands of deaths carried out at his command. In retaliation, Hitler declared that one Czech town-to be chosen at random-was to be "wiped off the face of the earth." Lidice, a foundry and mining town of about 500 people was selected, and its systematic destruction began on June 10.

In a matter of mere hours, Lidice was no more. The village was burned and bulldozed. All of its men were shot dead, while the women and older children were sent to concentration camps, and the younger children were farmed out to German foster homes. There was nothing left where the town once stood. The Nazis even made a film of the destruction of Lidice, a chilling reminder of the utter horror of the day.

Today, it can be seen in a museum near where the town once stood that recreates the village in text and photographs.

The destruction of Lidice would backfire, however. British miners from Birmingham, sensing a connection with their felled comrades, declared, "Lidice shall live." A worldwide movement was begun to restore Lidice, and many other villages were renamed "Lidice" in its honor. Contributions poured in from all over the new, symbolic Lidice, and a large rose garden was planted on the site where the village once stood. A peaceful green field with a few memorials and a reconstructed farmhouse now stands where most of the men of the village were shot and buried.

The anniversary of the destruction of Lidice became a national day of mourning and remembrance in the old Czechoslovakia and it remains so even now in the Czech Republic. Today, 55 years later on June 10, St Christopher Catholic Church welcomes all to once again declare that "Lidice shall live."

The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, please call the church offices at (713) 645-6614.

CCCC Plans for the Future The Czech Cultural and Community Center was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational-cultural organization in Houston, Texas, on March 8, 1996. The purpose of the CCCC is to unify the Czech/Slovak American community around issues of importance and provide a central focus for all things Czech related, serving as a clearinghouse for information useful for members, visitors, individuals, organizations and the media. The CCCC will: promote the Czech culture and heritage by preserving, recording and celebrating the language, scholarship and the arts of Bohemia, Moravia, Slovakia and Silesia; sponsor activities and events to accent special persons, places and provide a forum for lectures, concerts, exhibits, and interaction with citizens visiting from the Czech and Slovak Republics; provide Czech language instruction, a museum, archives genealogy research facilities and a library for history and contemporary research of the Czech peoples; perform works of charity and mutual aid which include granting scholarships to promote the continuation of our cultural heritage.

A Capital Development Campaign for $3,500,000 is underway to build a facility in the Museum District of Houston to provide member services and to join the City's other cultural arts institutions. Plans include a permanent building of some 20,000 square feet housing a ballroom, divisible into three sections for rental income and meeting rooms for lectures, exhibits, music, teaching the language, cuisine and traditions of the Czechs. A restaurant is also anticipated as there is currently no restaurant offering Czech cuisine.

We are absolutely committed to providing a world class facility to which the City of Houston can point with pride. We are aware that over one million individuals and in the State of Texas can claim Czech heritage and many more are inspired by their affinity with the Czech heritage relations. Many of these people live in the Houston and the Gulf Coast area and we feel that they will respond once the vision is shared with them. They will not only gain by being able to utilize the Czech Center, but the.

City and State will realize an indirect benefit by persons drawn to the Center by its programs and activities. Please join our endeavor.

For information, call Effie M. Rosene, Chairman, at telephone/fax (713) 682-4608.

Texas Polka Music Awards and Festival The Seventh Annual Texas Polka Music Festival and Awards Show was held at the Civic Center in El Campo, Texas, on March 8-9, 1997.

The event was sponsored by the Texas Polka Music Association and a host of sponsors. Their theme is "In honor of all those, past and present, who made significant contributions to the success of the Polka Music industry in Texas." Julius Tupa of Houston is the president of the organization.

The opening ceremony began on Saturday, March 8 with music by the Central Texas Sounds, the Sound Connection, Bobby Jones Czech Band and the Dujka Brothers. Each musica: group performed for three hours in the spacious decorated hall. There was also a session W otl:er musical groups came to perform at a special stage at the patio where Czech food was served to the guests.

On Sunday morning, March 9, there was a Polka Mass with Father Joseph Hybner of Saint Mary's Parish in Victoria, Texas, as the Celebrant. Father Joe, as he is called, is a dynamic person who speaks four languages and loves to sing in Czech. The

18/VESTNIK—Wednesday, June 4, 1997 singers for the Mass were the sPo.L.K. of A. Choral Group (Polka Lovers Klub of America) and were accompanied by Bennie Okruhlic and the City Polka Boys. The Knights of Columbus in full regalia made the occasion even more distinguished.

The following awards were made during the 1997 T.P.M.A. presentations:

People's Choice Awards for 1996 Horizon Award Vanek Czech Band of Dallas, Texas Vocalist of the Year Alfred Vrazel of Cameron, Texas Disc Jockey of the Year John Zavadil, Radio Station KCTI, Gonzales, Texas New Dawn Award Brian Marshall, Radio Station KYND, Cypress/Houston Best Group Vocalist Bobby Jones Czech Band Singers of Bay City, Texas Band of the Year in Recording The Brave Combo Band of the Year in Performing Central Texas Sounds Album of the Year "Songs of the Old Country" by the Texas Dutchmen

Song of the Year "No One Knows" by the Vrazel Polka Band of Cameron Songwriter of the Year "Six Pak Landler"

by Harry Czarnek

Special Awards by the Board of Directors, Musicians, and DJs Writer/Arranger of the Year Bob Walla Sideman of the Year Vernon Drozd Most Requested All-Time Favorite Song "Corn Cockle Polka"

by Jimmy Brosch Lifetime Achievement Award Ray Baca Most Favorite Festival of 1996 Westfest of West, Texas

Following the awards ceremony, the guests enjoyed six more hours of continuous music by the City Polka Boys, the Gil Baca Band and the Pat Veit Orchestra.

— Richard Pavlasek —SPJST-

SPJST CALENDAR

FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD

LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR

Friday, June 6—Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Hot dogs and all the trimmings will be served before the meeting. All dads will be honored.

Saturday, June 7—Lenart Family Reunion Sunday, June 8—Kocian Family Reunion Saturday, June 14— Glatter Family Reunion Sunday, June 15--Beard Family Reunion Saturday, June 21—Makovy Family Reunion Sunday, June 22—Soukup Family Reunion Friday, June 27—McLennan County Crop Tour, 10:30 a.m. and lunch Friday, June 27—Malone Co-op Annual Meeting, 6 p.m. and dinner Sunday, June 29—Mynars Family Reunion For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten at (817) 826-5863.

Local lodge meetings are held on the first Sunday of every month at 2 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the first Sunday of every month at 3 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Sunday, June 8—Battle Dance with Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six and City Polka Boys, 2-7 p.m. ($6 per person) Sunday, June 22—The New Edition, 3-7 p.m. ($5 per person) Sunday, June 29—The Dancehall Boys, 3-7 p.m. ($5 per person) For rentals and reservations, call Irene Helgren at (512) 281-4534. Band Bookings:

LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Local lodge meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Youth Club meetings are at 6:30 p.m *** LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Local lodge meetings are held the third Sunday of each month at 6 p.m.

FABRYGEL TOURS

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LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS Local lodge meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The dance club dances are the second Sunday of each month. For hall rental and dance information, call Audrey McCall at (817) 593-0090.

GRAND OPENING!!!

CZECH HERITAGE BAKERY "Featuring the finest in Czech Pastries"

Saturday, June 7th

The following rates apply for classified advertising in the Vestnik.

SPJST LODGE RATES For advertising SPJST lodge-related activities

6:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Come celebrate with us as we start our new business

Bring in this ad for one free kolache.

(Limit 1 coupon per customer)

Located in Neon Square (Next to Don's Video) (254) 742-1610 2314 - D West Adams, Temple

7th ANNUAL CZECH KOLACHE KLOBASE FESTIVAL

2 3/8" x 5" 4 7/8" x 5" 10" x 5"

$12.50 $25.00 $50.00

COMMERCIAL RATES

Applies to all advertising not related to promoting SPJST lodge events 2 3/8" x 5" 4 7/8" x 5" 10" x 5"

$25.00 $50.00 $100.00

CZECH REPUBLIC FALL '97 TOUR Includes Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna

Saturday, June 14, 1997

September 16 - 30, 1997

10:00 a.m. - Midnight Averside Hall -East Bernard, Texas

Airfare, Hotels and Three Meals Per Day $1,995 per person

ADMISSION: $5 per Person (Covers Parking and All Events): Children 12 and under: Free

Fourteen Continuous

E tertainment

EM' 3:30 -

12 a.m. - 2 p.m. Ton y Janak Orchestra

5 p.m. - 9 P.m.

"1:30 - Noon

East Bernard Czech Singers

6 p.m.

12:30 p.m.

Kolache Baking Contest

1:30 p.m.

P.O.L.K. of A Dance Exhibition 7 p.m. Midnight Battle Dance with music by

2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Leo Majek Orchestra

Jodie Mikula Orchestra and

1 (800) 436-0 31

3 p.m.

Parade of Costumes

Red Ravens

1 (512) 251-7330 Egin Travel 1 (800) 353-5446 1 (512) 365-8585

Jam Session - Cash Prizes!,

Tour includes air fare, hotels and three meals per day: $2,050 per person (Based on double occupancy)

For information, please call (Toll Free) 1 (888) 411 - 1998

Man and wife team, with some motel experience, to manage 37-room AAAapproved motel in est Texas county -at of WC people,

(Based on Double Occupancy)

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Pat Veit Orchestra

- 5 p.m.

15-Day Guided Tour September 2 - 16, 1997 Tour the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Vienna, Austria.

p.m. Czec. Pc ; Dancers of West Scum :-;,--ter:Thn : o -css al Holy g ross Church

SUPERB WOODEN DANCE FLOOR IN HALL

FOOD, S & CRAFTS BOOTHS Great Prize Drawing! Proceeds benefit KJT Society No. 40 Building Fund Baking Contest Info: (409) 335 . 7554 or 6128 Booth Info: (409) 335.4827 Craft Demonstrations: (409) 335-7318

Me Old Prague

Fax resume to: (972) 407-0333

Wednesday, June 4, 1997—VESTNIK/19 Artie Monson at (512) 281-3711 or (409) 2635260. Lodge meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise stated ***

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Monday, June 9—Lodge Meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Social at 7 p.m.

Friday, July 4—Lodge 24, Cyclone 100th Anniversary and Fourth of July Celebration 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 Bobby Hoelscher at (817) 985-2537. ***

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Friday, June 6—Rental Saturday, June 7—RVOS No. 51 Picnic Saturday, June 21—Rejcek Wedding Saturday, June 28—Bobalik Wedding Game room open every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Monthly meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. For rentals, reservations or more information, call Bar Manager Kenneth Honza at (972) 875-8359, Vice President Jim Holahan at (972) 875-5230 or the hall at (972) 875-8381 and leave a message.

LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA

LODGE NO. 91, CROSBY

Friday, June 20—Game Social, 5 p.m.

Saturday, June 28—Franke Family Reunion Game socials are every third Friday night of each month at the Lodge Hall. Lodge quarterly meetings are the first Wednesday night at 7 p.m. of February, May, August and November at the Lodge Hall.

Thursday, June 26—Bus Trip to Players Island Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana. There's no charge for the trip; however, a minimum of 40 people must be confirmed before the trip is finalized. For more information and to confirm your seat on the bus, call Chester Stasney at (281) 843-2882. Don't miss out on this day of fun!

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LODGE NO. 54, WEST

Friday, June 6—Quarterly Meeting at 7 p.m.

For information regarding hall rentals for weddings anniversaries, birthdays or reunions call (817) 826-5990 (night) or (817) 826-5343 (day). *4*

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Saturday, June 7—Private Wedding Saturday, June 14—Private Wedding Saturday, June 21—Private Wedding 50th Friday, June 27—Cherokee Rose Saturday, June 28—Closed Dances are from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight and cover is $5. Game nights (Taroky, dominoes, etc.) are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Members, please bring snacks. *4*

LODGE NO. 28, KARL JONAS EAST BERNARD Sunday, June 8 —Lodge Meeting at 2 p.m. at the lodge hall located at 106 Leveridge Street in East Bernard.

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Lodge business meetings are held quarterly on the first Sunday of January, April, July and October at 5:30 p.m. Game nights are every Monday and Saturday from 7-10 p.m.

Permit No. 1-75-1052324-8. "Donna's Kitchen" will be open.

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LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Friday, June 6—Polka Stars (downstairs) Friday, June 13—Midnight Sun (downstairs) Friday, June 20—Granger Polka Boys (downstairs) Friday, June 27—Blue Crowns (downstairs) Friday night dances are 8 to 12. Enjoy delicious hamburgers every Friday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 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 ball at (512) 352-9139.

LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI/SOKOL HALL Sunday, June 15—Father's Day Dinner at 12:30 p.m. followed by monthly meeting Sunday, August 31—Dance from 3 to 7 p.m. with music by Majek's Orchestra; commemorating the 100th anniversary of SPJST and 100th anniversary of Majek's music. Sponsored by SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi.

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LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA Wednesday, June 4—Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Victoria Electric Co-Op Building at 102 South Ben Jordan Street. Please note date change.

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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. For rental information, call (817) 875-2156. * **

Hall location: 5502 Kostorhyz Road, Corpus Christi. Phone: (512) 852-9042. Public invited. SPJST lodge meetings are held at 2 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month, unless notified otherwise. ***

LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND Saturday, June 7 — Lodge meeting at 4 p.m.

Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP1-74615-1395-8; AL-00061-9887-0. *4*

LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month. There is a luncheon at noon, followed by the business meeting at 1 p.m. *4*

LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN

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

LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Sunday, June 29—Family Day. Start your Independence Day celebration early. Wear red, white and blue. Special entertainment, meal, and door prizes. Our 50-year members will be honored guests. The fun begins at 2 p.m. Be there!

Bingo every Monday night at 7:15 p.m.; Games License No. 1-76-0053964-1. For hall bookings, call Dora Kopecky at 543-4865.

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS

Saturday, June 7—Dance with music by the Kaluza Polka Band, 8:30-12:30 ($6 per person) Monday, June 16—Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 21—Dance with music by the Dancehall Boys, 8:30-12:30 ($6 per person) Wednesday, July 16—Annual Chartered Bus Trip to Bossier City and Isle of Capri Casino, $20 per person. Advance reservations and payment required, seating is limited! Call Wanda Petr (214-352-4397) or Justine Yeager at (214827-0920) for details and reservations.

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

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LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON

Lodge meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. For rental information, call Don Alford at (817) 939-7395.

Saturday, June 7—Jerry Haisler and Melody Five Fortieth Wedding Anniversary Dance for Clarence and LaVerne Pechal Monday, June 9 Covered dish supper at 6:30 p.m.; lodge and youth club meetings follow Saturday, June 14—Back Roads, EvilsizerHaisler Free Wedding Dance Monday, June 16—Trustee Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 21—Kaluza Polka Band Sunday, June 22—District Two YAD with registration at 10 a.m. Watch for more details from DYC Patsy Koslovsky for starting times for talent competition.

Saturday, June 28—Moravian Kats of Waco 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. For information about hall bookings, please call Dorothy Pechal at (817) 985-2545 or (817) 985-2548 (the hall phone) on Saturday night.

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LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Friday, June 6—Texas Brew, country/western, no one under 13 admitted ($5 per person) Saturday, June 7—Manny Green, big band music, dress code ($10 per person) Saturday, June 14—Bobby Layne from Nebraska, big band music, dress code ($10 per person) Saturday, June 21—Jack Melick, "The Piano Man," big band music, dress code ($10 per person) Saturday, June 28—Tony Barron from Indiana, big band music, dress code ($10 per person) Games every Thursday; Early Bird Special at 7:15 p.m.; Regular Games at 7:45 p.m.

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

LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Sunday, July 6—Country/Western Dance with Jacksboro Highway Band, 3-6 p.m.

Sunday, July 20—Kaluza Polka Band of West, Texas; first time in Fort Worth; polka and waltz music from 3 to 7 p.m. ($6 per person) The Stardust Ballroom' presents ballroom dancing every Friday, 9-12:30; DRESS CODE; 624-1361. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. Game nights are on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 7 to 10 p.m. Ladies Circle meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. For hall rentals, call Joyce at (817) 624-1361 for a place to have your private party. *4*

LODGE NO 97, PLACEDO June—Membership drive supper/social at DuPont Park at 6 p.m. (details to follow) Saturday, June 14—Youth Club will host a swim party at Sun Valley starting at 2 p.m.

Drinks and snacks will be provided. Please sign the sheet at the entrance for your admission. Ail youth club members and parents are encouraged to attend. For more information, call Pat Kovar at 575-0658 or Donna Vanek at 573-6771. *4*

LODGE NO. 107, FLORESVILLE

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

LODGE NO. 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. ***

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

LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON

Lodge meets second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Warrenton store; social hour and meal follows. The meat is furnished and members bring side dishes. ***

LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Saturday, June 7—Texas Fever Saturday, June 14—Southern Exposure Saturday, June 21—Hazardous Hawkers Saturday, June 28—Road House All Saturday night dances are from 8:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. Lodge membership monthly meetings are the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Trustees' meetings are on the same dates at 6:30 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 183, MID-CITIES Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506. For information regarding hall rentals (weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, etc.) please call (817) 465-8538, (972) 2639031, (972) 262-8830 and (817) 457-2138. *4*

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. 1-74-20733095-41002. *4*

LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK Friday, June 6—Lonesome Dove Saturday, June 7—People's Choice Sunday, June 8—Regular Meetings, youth at 3

p.m. and lodge at 4 p.m. (covered dish meal follows) Monday, June 9—Domino Club at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, June 13—Debonaires Saturday, June 14—Latino Band Friday, June 20—Frontier Saturday, June 21—Chad Hudson Friday, June 27—People's Choice Saturday, June 28—Debonaires

LODGE NO. 133, SAN ANTONIO Monthly meetings will be held on the third Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, Private party room available. For more 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio. . information, call 255-1554 Wednesdays from *4* 7 to 11 a.m. or leave message *** LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Sunday, June 8—Lodge Meeting at 2 p.m.

LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE Hall rentals for wedding or party, call (713) Game times: Sunday, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; lodge monthly meetings on the first 862-6291 after 4 p.m.

Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Games ** * LODGE NO. 148, BLESSING

Saturday, June 7—Lodge Dinner; free to all members and family who are living at home, extra plates for guests are $4.50. Please RSVP. *4*

LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH

Monthly lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise stated. *4* LODGE NO. 161, LA PARITA-JOURDANTON

Sunday, June 8—Lodge meeting at 11:45 a.m. at Jourdanton Civic Center. RSVP to Tillie Koch by June 3 at (210) 569-5627. See you all there! *4*

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Saturday, June 7—Vanessa and Wild Cactus Saturday, June 14—Miles of Texas Saturday, June 21—Texas Brew Saturday, June 28—Joe Singleton - Wild Fire 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 (281) 487-3297. ***

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Saturday, June 7—Debonaires Saturday, June 14—Open Saturday, June 21—Branded Heart Sunday, June 28—Runnin on Empty Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of each month. Trustees' meeting start at 7 p.m. The business meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Bingo every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Permit No. 1-74-2042239-0 Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open.

License No. 1-74-1960208-5. **

LODGE NO. 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Sunday, June 8--Quarterly Meeting at 2 p.m. in

the Board Room of First Federal Savings Bank, 2900 Texas Avenue in Bryan, Texas. All members are urged to attend to provide input on finalizing plans for the lodge's 20th Anniversary Dinner. *** LODGE NO. 191, LUFKIN Wednesday, June 4—East Texas Cloggers Saturday, June 7—Pine Squares Tuesday, June 10—Line Dance Lessons Friday, June 13—Polka Dots Saturday, June 14—Private Party Tuesday, June 17—Line Dance Lessons Friday, June 20—Pine Squares Saturday, June 21—Dance with Glenn

Linderman, 8 p.m.

Friday, June 27—Polka Dots Saturday, July 19—Anniversary Dance For dance reservations, call Marilyn Page at 632-1124. *** LODGE NO. 1%, HOUSTON-WEST Watch for our letters in the Vestnik. Regular meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For hall rentals for weddings, birthdays, dances and parties, call (713) 373-9482.

Leave a message. The hall's address is 17810 Huffmeister Road in Cypress, Texas 77429. **

LODGE NO. 201, BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE Sunday, June 8—Meeting at 3 p.m.; a most

cordial invitation to all members, visitors and new members

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

—SPJST-

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SPJST 100th Anniversary Golf Tournament Saturday, July 12 • Tee Time: 7:30 a.m.

Sammons Golf Course • Temple, Texas

SPJST Bestfest Celebrating 100 Years of Benevolence, Humanity and Brotherhood

July 12 - 13, 1997 Bell County Expo Center • Belton, Texas

Sign Up Now! Local lodges and youth clubs are encouraged to reserve their free booth space at the SPJST Bestfest and 100thAnniversary Celebration set for July 12 and 13 at the Bell County Expo Center in Belton. The area will be approximately 10' x 10'. Tables and chairs can ue rented from the Expo Center and additional space will be available at the rate of $50 per day for a 10' x 10' booth. Paid spaces are also available to lodge members with-something to sell or promote.

To reserve a booth space or for additional information, please contact the President's Office at 1(800) 727 - 7578.

Golf Tournament Golfers are encouraged to start registering their teams to compete in the Centennial Golf Tournament. The tournament, which will take place on Saturday, July 12, will be played at the Sammon's Park Golf Course in Temple.

There is a $40 per player registration fee and each team is required to have at least one SPJST member on the team.

For complete tournament information, including prizes and registration materials, please contact Brothers Keith Gatewood or Daryl Entrop at the SPJST Home Office at 1(800) 727 -7578.

Local lodges and business owners take note: Tournament sponsors are available at the rate of $50 per hole.

Barbecue Cook-Off Barbecue cookers are encouraged to start registering their teams to compete in the Centennial Barbecue Cook-Off. Both member and non-member cookers will be competing for trophies and cash prizes in three categories: beef brisket, pork ribs and chicken.

The entry fee for teams to compete in the SPJST Centennial Barbecue Cook-Off is $50. For complete guidelines, including prizes and entry forms, please contact Brother Gene McBride at the SPJST Home Office at 1 (800) 727 7578.

Tarok Tournament Tarok players are encouraged to start registering to compete in the Centennial Tarok Tournament. The tournament, which will take place at the Bell County Expo Center, is open to all SPJST members and non-members over the age of 18.

There is a $25 per player registration fee. For complete tournament information and a registration form, please contact the President's Office at the SPJST Home Office at 1 (800) 727 -7578.

Fairfield Inn of Temple 1402 S.W. H.K. Dodgen Loop Temple, Texas 76504 (254) 771-3030

the tee box, PLUS inclusion on a larger Sponsor Board, The Sponsor Board, in addition to being displayed at the course club house, will also be displayed at the SPJST 100th Anniversary Celebration Activities at the Bell County Expo Center, July 12 and 13.

Limited spots are available for $100 sponsors for closest-to-the pin contests. In addition to the individual sign placed at the tee box, a larger sign signifying your sponsorship of the contest will be placed near the contest holes, tripling your exposure.

This is an opportunity to be part of something special, The SPJST is celebrating 100 years of committed service to its members and the people of Texas. Take the opportunity to be part of it. For information on participating in the four-person team scramble, call Daryl Entrap orKeith Gatewood at (800) 727-7578 or (817) 773-1575.

To become a hole sponsor, simply complete the information below and mail to: SPJST ATTN: Keith Gatewood, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Or, you may call the above numbers.

Name: Phone: Hole Sponsorship Type:

Li

$50 - No. of Holes

❑ $100 - No. of Holes

Tell your friends about membership in the SPJST. For 100 years, the SPJST and its local lodges have worked 'to establish the Society as a proactive fraternal organization. There's no better time than now, friends and families to join!

Call the President's Office at 1 (800) 727 - 7578.

If you are planning to attend the SPJST's 100th Anniversary Celebration July 12 and 13, you may be interested in making reservations to stay for the night. The following is a listing of Temple area inns that you may wish to contact to reserve a room.

Ramada Inn Ltd. IH-35 and Second Belton, Texas 76513 (254) 939-3745 50 rooms blocked, $40.50, plus tax (two double beds or king) $34.95, plus tax (queen)

Individual Hole Sponsorships are available for as lithe as $50. Each sponsorship entitles you to a sign placed at

during the 1997 SPJST Centennial Membership Drive, to encourage your Got a Bestfest question?

Need a Place to Stay?

LaQuinta Inn 1604 West Barton Temple, Texas 76504 (800) 531-5900 or (254) 771-2980 50 rooms blocked, $55, plus tax Continental Breakfast

Here's your chance to be seen!

56 rooms blocked, $62.95, plus tax Continental Breakfast Ramada Inn 802 North General Bruce Drive Temple, Texas 76504 (800) 777-1212 or (254) 778-4411 100 rooms blocked (50 doubles and 50 kings) $48, plus tax, Continental Breakfast Inn at Scott and White 2625 South 31st Street Temple, Texas 76504 (817) 778-5511 50 rooms blocked $55, plus tax —SPJST-

T he SPJST was founded as a fraternal benefit society in 1897. Throughout its exis-

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

Through a wide range of insurance options and financial products, the SPJST offers its members the peace of mind that comes with financial security. Mortgage loans and mortgage protection are also available to qualified members.

F or 100 years, the SPJST and its local lodges have worked to establish the Society as a proactive fraternal organization. SPJST lodges sponsor a wide range of family-oriented activities and community service projects. These include musical and dance groups, dances, picnics, games, contests, summer camps and youth activities. In addition, the SPJST will award approximately 100 scholarships to deserving high school seniors and college undergraduates in 1997.

W ith a faith born of deeds, dedication and a renewed commitment to our members and the communities that we serve, we proudly proclaim in our centennial year that, "T

he nest is Yet to Come.

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