Věstník (West, Tex.), Vol. 54, No. 36, Ed. 1 Wednesday, September 7, 1966 Page: 4 of 32
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learning other foreign languaes
which you may desire to study láteř.
The more íoreign languages you know,
the easier it is to learn additional
ones. Knowledge oí one or more for-*
eign languages will better qualiťy you
íor many additional job opportunities,
no matter what may be your major
course of study. The Czech language is
oiten referred to as the “key to learn-
ing the Russian language,’' which is at
present very important in various
governmental, scientific, industrial
commercial, educational, and liťeracy
activities. There is an ever increasing
need in the U. S. diplomatic and mili-
tary Services íor persons who can
“deal with the Russians in their own
language.”
3. Taking a course in Czech may bet-
ter qualify you íor a eertain scholar
ships and/or student loans provided by
Czeeh fraternal or other organizations.
Although registration foř czech.
courses may not neeessarily be a pre-
requisite for obtaining these scholar-
ships and loans, such action will ver-
tainly be in your favor.
4. A better knowledge of the Czech
language may be of considerable prac-
tical value to you after graduation if
you engage in any professional or bus-
iness enterprise which cornpetes for
the patronage of the many persons
who do and will contirme to prefer use
of the Czech language. Also, there are
many fraternal, religious, and mutual
organizations in Texas which will con-
tinue to require officers who are pro-
ficient in both the Czech and English
languages. Even if you are unable to
také a regular college credit course in
the Czech language, try to enroll in a
terminal-type “conversational Czech”
course which will be helpful for the
reasons mentioned in this paragraph.
5. A better knowledge of the Czech
language and/or membersh^p in a
Czech Club will better prepare you for
more successful living by a more eom-
plete acceptance and assímilation ta-
to the American society and way of
life. Most Iiklely your name (even if
you change it) will always be known or
recognized by some as being of Czech
origin. This will be to your credit be-
cause practically everyone is aware of
and respects the patriotic and cul-
tural contributions which the Czechs
háve made to help make this country
great. Most people realize that this
country is great because we are a com-
posite group which includes the
VĚSTNÍK
strands of many peoples and many
cultures and that one can be (and
indeed is more likely to be) a true,
loyal, and more appreciative American
if he does not for.saké the language and
cul ture of his ancestors. If you can
answer the occasional friencily question
about the language and culture of your
ancestors, others will respect rather
than criticize you for it. As you grow
older, you yourself will feel and ever-
inereasing psychological and consequ-
ently practical need for knowledge about
your aneestral ties and cultural heri-
tage and background. Avail yourself
of any present opportunities to gain
this knowledge for your own future
benefit.
I hope you will continue your edu-
cation at a college or university of
your choice. If the Czech Ex-Students
Association of Texas can assist you in
any way, please call on us. If you are
interested in learning more about the
scholarships, Czech language courses,
and the Czech Clubs, write to the
Chairman of the Department of Slav-
onic Languages at the school of your
choice. To apply for financial aid
from the Texas Council of Higher
Education, which is a student loan
fund administered by the Czech Ex-
Students Association of Texas, write to
Mr. R. J.Bartosh, Treasurer, Attorney
at Law, Taylor, Texas.
Sincerely,
Calvin C. Chervenka,
Vice President,
Czech Ex-Students Asnn.
of Texas.
♦ ♦
TO OUR CZECH STIIDENTS
IN TEXAS
A new school semester is about to get
underway at Texas A & M University,
and we want to remind all prospective
students of Czech who intend taking
a Czech language course that
t h e y h a v e a choice of one of
two courses: Czech 127 - 128 for be-
ginners ,and Czech 387-388 for advanc-
ed students who already háve a speak-
ing knowledge of the language. You
ean get credit for Czech the same as
any other foreign language.
New students who will be registering
should request to enroll in a Czech
course, otherwise, they might be en-
rolíed in some other foreign lan-
guage by an adviser. If you need fur-
ther information write to rne or to Dr.
Wednesday, September 7, 1966
Jack Dabbs, Dept. of Slavic Languages,
Texas A & M University.
Cordially,
Dr. John M. Skřivanek,
Prof. of Slavic Languages
120 Academie Bldg.
College Station, Texas 77840
(See Czech section of the Vestnik of
August 17th, page 4. — Editor.)
♦ ♦
UT Gaiíis Czech Instruetor
Dr. Edward Táborsky, Professor of
Government at the University of Tex-
as, informs us that his wife, Edith
Táborsky, has been added to the faeul-
ty as an assistant in the teaching of
Czech, starting this fall. Mrs. Tábor-
sky is a native of Prague, Czechoslov-
akia, and is eminently qualified. —Ed.
Use Zip Óode
Newsbriefs
The events at our State YAD at Elm
Mott last week were marred by the
sudden death of Mrs. George Schiller,
52, of Temple. Mrs. Schiller collapsed
suddenly in the early afternoon and
was taken by ambulance to Providence
Hospital in Waco, where she was pro-
nounced dead on arrival. Sister Schil-
ler was a member of Lodge No. 87,
Temple. Interment was in Bellwood
Memoriál Park in Temple.
A *
F. J. Sladovnik, 71, passed away in a
Temple hospital Aug. 26th. He lived on
Routě 1, Holland. Interment was In
the Holland Cemetery. Brother Sladov-
nik was a member of SPJST Lodge No.
24, Cyclone.
♦ ♦
We were pleased with the reeent
visit of Brother Vine Ondrusek, mem-
ber of Lodge 130, Dallas; Mr. and Mrs.
Vladimír Bily and daughter Kay Lyn-
ette, members of Lodge 88, Houston;
and Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Kadlecek and
son Johnny and daughter Marian, also
from Houston Lodge 88. The latter two
families were returning from Six Flags
near Dallas.
♦ ♦
Edward (Eíddie) Schefcak, 54, passed
away in Dallas on Sept. lst. Interment
was in Restland Memoriál Park in Dal-
las. Brother Schefcak was a member of
SPJST Lodge No, 130, Dallas, and son
of Brother and Sister Hugo Schefcak,
both residenlts in the SPJST Rest
Home in Taylor.
♦ ♦
Anna Vilt, 77, passed away in Rieh-
mond on Aug. 12th, Burial was in the
WOW Cemetery in Rosenberg. Sister
Vilt was a member of SPJST Lodge No.
81, Needville.
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Morris, Nick. Věstník (West, Tex.), Vol. 54, No. 36, Ed. 1 Wednesday, September 7, 1966, newspaper, September 7, 1966; West, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth626046/m1/4/: accessed March 29, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas.