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Official Publication Of The Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas, Founded 1897
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Postmaster Please Send Form 3579 to: SPJST Home Office, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 November 12, 1997 ISSN-07458800 VOLUME 85 NUMBER 43
'98 Member Services Directory to spotlight SPJST Library, Museum Once again, in January 1998, the available through the SPJST, will not SPJST will be publishing the The be printed in the directory. SPJST Member Services Directory. As its name suggests, the directory seeks List Your Business If your listing appeared in the 1997 to provide a listing of SPJST sales repSPJST Member Services Directory, it resentatives and members who are in positions to provide various products is not necessary for you to resubmit and services for other SPJST members. your entry — only additions or The directory is published for the sole changes. Considering that quite a few telephone area use of our members codes changed this and is based on the year, you may idea of "members need to mail or fax helping members." in your corrected There is no charge telephone number. for directory listIn addition to, ings and the only we will again be prerequisite is that including lodge you are an SPJST listings in the 1997 member. directory. These As in the past, :istings will the directory will include the broadinclude directions est range of service to the lodge hall providers. and a contact name Everything from In addition to providing a quick for more informaaccountants, auto reference to local SPJST lodges tion. In the case of mechanics and and sales representatives, the lodges without caterers to musi- directory will list members who buildings, only a cians, beauticians are in a position to provide you contact name will with a wide range of products and builders. Part- and services. be listed. Please time business owncheck to see that ers and those who your lodge is listed produce seasonal commodities — correctly in the 1997 directory. ranging from hay to firewood — are also encouraged to participate. Only A Little Something Extra ... those listings which are deemed "ques- Finally, as an added attraction, the tionable" or those which promote life 1998 SPJST Member Services insurance or other financial products Directory will spotlight the SPJST
Library and Museum. A variety of museum artifacts, books and related materials will be featured. Send your business cards and/or basic information, including your name, name and address of business,
service or product provided and phone number by December 20 to:
SPJST Member Services Directory c/o The Vestnik P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503
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Family Fun and
Important SPJST Dates November 15
SPJST State Volleyball Tournament, Bruceville/Eddy High School Gymnasiums November 15 Deadline to submit Fraternalist of the Year nominations November 16 Thanksgiving Luncheon at Lodge 133, San Antonio November 22 November 30 December 6 December 7 December 7 December 7 December 10 December 13 December 14 December 14 December 17
Holiday Arts and Crafts Show and Sale at Lodge 66, Waco Conclusion of September 1 - November 30 Sales Contest Tarok Tournament at Lodge 20, Granger Christmas Party at Lodge 6, Cottonwood Christmas Party at Lodge 9, Snook Christmas Party at Lodge 92, Fort Worth Christmas Party at Lodge 32, Victoria Christmas Dinner and Party at Lodge 24, Cyclone Christmas Party at Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Christmas Dinner and Social at Lodge 97, Placedo Christmas Social at Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje
Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall The SPJST Library and Museum will be spotlighted in the 1998 SPJST Member Services Directory. The Museum, located at 520 North Main in Temple, remains a popular attraction for visitors from all parts of the state and country. Recent international visitors included Lenka Mechurkova, left, and Donna Kubesova, second from left, who were the guests of Anton and Albina Vrazel, right, of Buckholts, Texas. The group is pictured in the museum's pioneer kitchen exhibit.
You're always welcome to visit the SPJST Heritage Museum, located in the SPJST Home Office in Temple, Texas. The SPJST Home Office is located at 520 North Main in Temple. A major goal of the SPJST Museum is to preserve the Czech cultural heritage by teaching Czech history and traditions. It also stands as a memorial to the pioneer Czech forefathers and mothers who settled Texas. Museum hours are Monday - Friday, 8 - 12 and 1 - 5 and on weekends by special arrangement.