Věstník (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 74, No. 30, Ed. 1 Wednesday, July 30, 1986 Page: 8 of 16
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8/VĚSTNÍK—Wednesday, July 30, 1986
this event were Mrs. Jack Reed, Jr. of
El Paso, George Macha of Wichita
Falls, Wiílie Marak of Austin, Paulette
Foster of Anchorage, Alaska, Jerry
Sambera of Arlington, B.W. Pavliček,
Jr. of Colleyville, Gustine Vickery of
Waco, Sister Marjorie Marak of
Houston and Johnny R. Marak of
Cameron in charge of local
arrangements.
Registration began at 10 a.m.,
followed by a barbecue dinner at 12:30
p.m. with Sister Mary Martin
Haidusek, CDP of San Antonio
leading the group with a prayer.
Following the dinner a meeting was
held with Raymond Peters as Master
of Ceremonies, Hattie Marak Pavliček
and Mary Marak Macha, both of
Seymour, 2 surviving daughters of 9
children of the latě Matthew Marak,
were introduced as speciál guests.
Family members of the 9 Marak
children — Mollie, John, Roman,
Emil, August, Matthew, Jr., Mary,
Sophia and Hattie - were recognized
and family group pictures taken.
Hattie Marak Pavliček modeled a
dress worn by family members in the
1850s as a speciál event of the evening
program. Plans were made to hold a
fourth reunion in 3 years with time and
plače to be announced at a later dáte.
An evening meal was served at 6
p.m., followed by a dance with
Bedrick and Christine Peters as
honored guests who observed their
50th wedding anniversary recently.
Family members attended from
Shreveport, Louisiana, Mt.
Clemmons, Michigan; New Orleans,
Louisiana; Guymon, Oklahoma;
West, Wharton, El Paso, Fort Worth,
Dallas, Tyler, Odessa, Pasadena,
Cedar Park, Austin, Dále, Seymour,
Waco, Euless, Rule, Conroe, San
Antonio, Bedford, College Station,
Colleyville, Keller, Humble, Corpus
Christi, Arlington, Stephenville,
Brownsvilie, Taylor, Bryan, Temple,
Buckholts, Cameron and Marak.
Ethel Marak
—SPJST—
Seaton CC Rehearses
For Czech Day At
Fair
I haven’t written for a few weeks but
the time for the Czech Day at the State
Fair in Dallas is fast approaching.
Those going to perform need to be at
every rehearsal. We háve the song
sheets and the music now. There will
be a combined chorus of all singers
from the statě in one group. It is very
important to be present at each
rehearsal.
We had skipped the July 22nd
rehearsal but now every second and
fourth Tuesday until October, we will
practice for this speciál performance.
Dorothy Pechal
—SPJST—
Bulletin
Board
DISTRICTII
The District II fall meeting will be
held Sunday, Šeptem ber 14, 1986 with
Lodge No. 47, Seaton hosting the
meeting.
***
DISTRICT IV
The District IV meeting will be held
Sunday„>nril 19, 1987 at host Lodge
160 in Sai. Angelo.
***
DISTRICT V
The District V fall meeting will be
held Sunday, Šeptem ber 21, 1986 at
Lodge 172, Pasadena. A “Family
Day” get - together will also be held
for all ages. A covered dish meal to be
served from 12 to 1:30 p.m.; live
August Věstník Project
Czech Journalism In Texas
1879
The first Czech newspaper in Texas
was established at La Grange in 1879.
Prior to that time, many Czechs
subscribed to native language
newspapers published in northern
cities. F.J. Gleuckman published the
La Grange weekly, and called it
simply, Texan. His ownership lasted
five months - from February through
July. The páper was sold then to Frank
Lidiak, who renamed it Slovan. The
journal was published in a magazíne -
type formát and was devoted to
fiction, laws and customs of the
country and current interest topics.
After five years under Lidiak’s
direction, Joseph Čada, a new owner,
moved the press to Bryan, where it
ceased publication in 1889. Probably
entertainment; gam es are planned for
everyone; cake/pies to be auctioned
whole. Members are asked to bring
enough vegetables and saíads for your
family.
—SPJST—
one reason for the dechne and death of
Slovan was the establishment of
another Czech - language newspaper
called Svoboda. It too, was founded
in La Grange in 1885, the same year
that Slovan was moved to Bryan.
Augustin Haidusek was the first editor
of Svoboda, serving until a New
Yorker arrived to assume charge.
During the career of this gentleman,
Svoboda went increasingly in debt
until Haidusek was forced to také
control again. After three years of
hard work, the páper was free of debt,
had over 2,000 subscribers and was
the most influential Czech language
newspaper in the statě.
Today there are only a handful of
Czech newspapers: Bratrské Listy,
published by the Czech Brethren in
Texas; Našinec, organ of the KJT; and
Vestnik, spokesman for the SPJST.
But only one, Hospodař, published at
West, Texas, is printed entirely in
Czech.
***
From The District
Youth Counselor
District II YAD
Results
The YAD of District II was wel’ -
attended by both youth and adults.
The youth were full of enthusiasm and
they were well - represented from the
whole district. There were 50 youth
who participated in the talent and
royalty contest and there were 204
craft entries in the arts/crafts contest.
We had 2 kings and 7 queens
competing in the royalty contest.
On the district level, all active youth
clubs, except Round Rock, including
Academy, Seaton, Taylor, Cycíone,
Granger, Elgin, Beyersville and
Lovelady were very well - represented.
I would like to thank the youth
leaders/assistants, District II officers,
SL President Howard Leshikar,
Director Willie E. Kohutek, SYD Sue
Meadows and many other brothers
and sisters who were so efficient in
helping make our YAD such a great
success. It was through your help that
made this day successful and we
certainly do thank everyone. I would
espcially wish to thank the 5 people
who did all the tabulating. Brother
Willie E. Kohutek supervised this
committee; others on the committee
were Lad Zatopek, Ronnie Rieger,
Michael Kaiser and Frank Pajestka,
Jr. The local lodge youth leaders with
their assistants did their part and
certainly did it well. Thank you again,
one and all!
I also wish to thank the judges
because they donated all their time and
we certainly do appreciate the use of
their time and talents. All the members
of District II wish to say thank you to
Lodge 177, Academy who was such a
good host lodge and helped in many
ways to make our YAD a great
success. A speciál thank you to the
members who worked that day in the
bar and kitchen, also for the delicious
meal they served and the use of their
fine facilities.
Our speciál thanks to Bruče and
Ann Tomastik and their children for
setting up most of the tables,
decorating the stage, etc. Thanks also
to Melvin Steger, Geraldine Steger and
my wife for setting up chairs/tables
and preparing the halí for YAD. I will
not name anymore, however, there
were many leaders/assistants and
others who helped throughout the
entire afternoon.
Thanks to Brother Curtis Young,
Brother Rudy Sefcik, his charming
wife, Maxine, Brother Melvin Steger,
Mrs. Curtis Young and Frank
Pajestka, Jr. for getting all the names
and pictures of our first plače winners.
This was a great help.
Many thanks to my substitute
Melvin Steger and all
leaders/assistants for all of their
devotion to the youth of District II and
their willingness to help. I would also
wish to include their wives/husbands
and my wife for their help and
support. All of these people worked
hard and it takés a lot of cooperation
from everyone to make the day a
success.
Last but not least, I would also like
to thank the youth for participating
and to everyone who came and kept
close attention and quietness. Thanks
to all!
I will start the results of the District
II YAD with the royalty king contest.
Continued On Page li.
August Věstník Projeci
CZECH JOURNALISM IN TEXAS
1879
1. The first__newspaper in Texas was established at La
Grange in__
2. Prior to that time, many Czechs subscribed to '__
newspapers published in northern cities.
3. F.J. Gleuckman published the La Grange weekly, and called it simply,
4. The páper was sold then to Frank Lidiak, who renamed it__
5. The journal was published in a__
formát, and was devoted to fiction, laws and customs of the country, and
current interest topics.
6. Probajbly one reason for the decline and death of Slovan was the
establishment of another Czech-language newspaper, called__
7. Augustin Haidusek was the first_ of Svoboda.
8. During the career of this gentleman, Svoboda went increasingly in
_, until Haidusek was forced to také control again.
9. After three years of hard work, the páper was free of debt, had over
______, and was the most influential Czech
language newspaper in the statě.
10. Today there are only a handful of Czech newspapers: Bratrské Listy,
published by the Czech Brethren in Texas; Našinec, organ of the K.J.T.;
and Vestnik, _______
Youth Section
State YAD, August 17 Temple
DISTRICT YAD’s
Dist. V Aug. 3 Lodge #88, Houston
From The Youth Counselors
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Sefcik, R. J. Věstník (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 74, No. 30, Ed. 1 Wednesday, July 30, 1986, newspaper, July 30, 1986; Temple, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth631791/m1/8/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas.