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Expression of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlieek, No. 4, Hallettsville, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership wish to express our sincere and deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister, EVALYN M. JAHN of Hallettsville who passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2004 at the age of 82 years. She was born on September 6, 1921 to Osmar Alexander and Selam Block Audilet. On December 26, 1940, she married Franklin Jahn, Sr. in Hallettsville. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church Survivors include son, Franklin Jahn, Jr. and wife, Linda of Hallettsville; sis ters, Faye Stautzenberger of New Braunfels, Iris Buchko of Florida, Cleo Renken of Houston; brothers, Dawin Audilet of San Antonio and Garland Audilet of Virginia; grandchildren, Michael Jahn and wife, Janice and Adam Jahn, and great-grandchildren, Kypher and Kole Jahn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Jahn, Sr. on May 13, 2002; parents; and an infant son. Memorial service was held Saturday, May 8 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Hallettsville. Reverend Herb Beyer officiated Memorials may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church of Hallettsville. May our departed sister rest in eternal peace. Resolution Committee Victoria Zak Gayenell Chudej Kathryn Woytek
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Expression of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlieek, No. 4, Hallettsville, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership wish to express our sincere and deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, ARMOND G. SCHWARTZ, SR. of Hallettsville, Texas, who passed away on June 2, 2004. He was born on July 26, 1914 the only child of Jessie and Marcus Schwartz. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 4 at Kubena Funeral Home in Hallettsville with burial following at the Jewish Cemeter. Rabbi David Stern of Dallas officiated. Armond Schwartz was born in Houston, graduating from San Jacinto High School in 1932. He went to the University of Texas, where he was an undefeated debater, winning the NCAA national competition. He graduated with highest honors from the University of Texas Law School in 1938. He was student editor of the Texas Law Review and Order of the Coif. Following graduation, he joined his father, Marcus Schwartz, in their family law firm which was founded in 1895. During his practice of 63 years, he was recognized as one of the preeminent lawyers of America. His family law firm was honored as one of the top family law
firms of America. Throughout his career, he held many positions in the Texas Bar Association including being vice president of the Texas Junior Bar Association. He held many posts in civic organizations as well as president of Temple Israel in Schulenburg for many years. Respected, he was a kind, ethical gentleman. He loved. family, telling stories, and his work. He is survived by Jean Nussbaum Schwartz, his wife of 57 years; son, Marcus Schwartz of Hallettsville with whom he practiced law, wife, Amy; grandchildren, Marcus, Gillis, and Adelaide; son, Armond G. Schwartz, Jr. MD of Dallas, wife, Cindy; and grandchildren, Robyn, Armond, III, and Andrew. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Armond G. and Jean C. Schwartz Endowed Presidential Scholarship at the University of Texas School of Law, 727 E. Dean Keeton, Austin, Texas, 78705; or any charity of choice. May our departed brother rest in eternal peace. Resolution Committee Victoria Zak Gayenell Chudej Kathryn Woytek
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Resolution of Sympathy The officers and membership of Lodge 73, Seymour, wish to express sympathy to the family and friends of FRANK SIMAICHL, SR. age 85, who passed away Monday, May 3, 2004 in a Wichita Falls hospital. Services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 6 at the First United Methodist Church in Seymour, Texas with the Reverend Steve Ulrey and Reverend Glenn Shock officiating. Interment was in the SPJST Cemetery under the direction of Seymour Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Simaichl was born September 13, 1918 in Baylor County, Texas, and was a lifelong resident. He married Adolfie Petrek on December 18, 1940 in Seymour. He was a US Army Veteran of World War II, serving in North Africa. He worked as a rural mail carrier for many years and was a fanner. He was a member of the First Methodist Church and the Escalator Sunday School Class. He was a member of the SPJST Lodge, the RVOS, and was a lifetime member of VFW Post 7871. He is survived by wife, Adolfie of Seymour, Texas; son, Frank Simaichl, Jr., and wife, Glenda of Seymour, Texas; daughter, Peggy Blankenship, and husband, Ed of Seymour, Texas; brother, W.A. "Bill" Simaichl and wife, Frony of Seymour, Texas; grandchildren, Billy and Twyla Simaichl of Holliday, Texas, Greg Blankenship of Lewisville, Texas, and Shannon and Charlie Buchanan of College Station, Texas; four great-granddaughters, Hope Butler, Hannah and Meredith Simaichl, and Camilla Buchanan; nephew, Johnny Laushman; and niece, Cindy Nichols. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church; or the Seymour Cemetery Association. Respectfully submitted, Alice Orsak, Secretary — SPJST-
Youth
Letters Section
Lodge 6 Cottonwood Youth Club readying for District YAD Dear Readers, Hope everyone will be ready for Youth Achievement Day in Arlington June 27, 2004. I was elected president of Cottonwood Youth Club this year. Hope I do everything okay. We will have a swimming party at West Pool June 25. Hope everyone is having a nice summer. I have been working and playing ball. Bradley Dulock 6/30/04 —SPJST-
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members attend Slet in Fort Worth Dear Readers, Well, summer is here. We will have a meeting June 18, 2004. A lot of us went to Southern District Slet competition in Fort Worth. We sure had a great time. Hope everyone is ready for Youth Achievement Day June 27. It is in Arlington this year. Hope to see you there. Anna Dulock 6/30/04 —SPJST-
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Youth Club swim party June 27 Dear Readers, We held our meeting June 18. We also will have District Three Youth Achievement Day Sunday, June 27 at Lodge 183, Arlington. We will have a swimming party Friday, June 27 at the West swimming pool. The youth club will furnish pizza and drinks and pay for our entry fee. I hope the fathers had a happy Father's Day. Fraternally yours, Christi Sparkman 6/30/04 —SPJST-
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Youth Club active in lodge, community Dear Readers, We took our cakes for the June birthday party to the West Rest Haven. July 7, we will bring cakes again for
Let's hear what your members and lodges are doing to make a positive difference in your communities. Send your news and photos to: SPJST Vestnik, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447 Email: vanicek@spist.com or info@spjst.com Got a question? Call (800) 727-7578 the July birthday parties. I hope everyone finished their crafts for District Three Youth Achievement Day. Next, we will be getting ready for Camp Val Verde, Friday, July 9 to Monday, July 12. The next Sunday, July 18, will be our lodge's annual picnic. We will be in charge of the youth bingo. Fraternally yours, Whitney Dobecka, 15 6/30/04 — SPJST-
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Youth Club reports on club activities Dear Readers, The month of June is a new beginning for our youth club. First, we are having a meeting Friday June 18 to work on Father's Day gifts. Then next week, there will be a swimming party at West. The last week of June is Youth Achievement Day. Many from our club will go to that. See you all later. Fraternally, Tiffany Moore, 8 6/30/04 — SPJST-
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Youth Club member having tonsils out Dear Readers, Our youth meeting will be on June 18, 2004 during the social. I will not be able to come because I am getting my tonsils out that same day. Hope everyone is having a good summer break. Fraternally, Alison Moore, 7 —SPJST-
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Youth Club member having busy summer Dear Vestnik Readers, Hello everyone! I hope you are having a great summer! It sure is going by fast. We just went to Fort Worth to the Southern District Slet for Sokol Gymnastics. I coach level three girls, and they all did very well. I also teach cheerleading, and they placed. I choreographed the special number for everyone from our unit. The theme was Rugrats, and we placed third. I was very proud of everyone. They really did an awesome job!