Věstník (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 77, No. 49, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 20, 1989 Page: 4 of 16
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4/VĚSTNÍK—Wednesday, December 20, 1989
Following the supper was á pretty
program by the youth. After singing
“Here Comes Santa Claus” in came
the fellow wearing a red suit and with
his long white beard and bag of
goodies on his back. The children
started yelling and running to him.
After he set in the chair, he started
giving out the bags to all the children.
He also walked around the floor and
gave bags to adults which was nice of
him, too. Following his mission, he
said “good - bye, see you all next
year!” Then all the gifts that were
under the beautiful Christmas tree
were passed out to all youngsters and
some adults. There was joy
everywhere.
The attendance was good as always.
I think everyone enjoyed the day and
thanks for coming to be with all of us;
it was nice seeing you all and do come,
again.
Our next Board of Trustees* meeting
will be held Friday night, January 5,
1990 at 7:30 p.m.; Lodge 6 meeting
Sunday, January 7, 1990 at 1 p.m.; do
try to attend because you may be lucky
and win a dooř prize.
Today *s winner was Bobby Dobecka
who was present. The Progressive prize
for $10 was Christine Svrcek who also
was present, the second $10 prize was
for Donna Lancaster and the $8 prize
was for Pamela Lovecky; the last two
members were not present.
Our membership and I wish you and
your family a very Healthy, Merry
Christmas and Prosperous New Year
(1990). It will také a while for us to
remember to write 1990. Once again,
for 1990, hope you like my writing; if
not let ME know, not OTHERS!
Fraternally,
Ruth Krizan, Reportér
—SPJST—
Lodge No. 14,
Wesley
Dear Members and Friends:
On Sunday, December 3, 1989, we
gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
V.F. Bliznak of Brenham for our
annual meeting.
There were eight members and three
visitors present.
We held a brief meeting and had
election of officers. Those elected are
as follows:
Sister Erna Pomykal - president
Sister Marie Martin -- vice president
Sister Bessie Surovik — secretary and
treasurer
We did things a little differently this
year. We didn’t háve Christmas bag:
for everyone. We bought gifts for the
children only and the rest of the money
we spent on items to be given to
Brenham Rest Home patients.
We all signed a card for one of our
members to be sent to her because she
was unable to attend due to illness.
The last item to discuss was our
annual barbecue supper. In 1990 it will
be held at the home of Brother and
Sister Dan Surovik on the second
Sunday, June lOth. Members write this
on your calendars so you wouldiťt
miss it. The meat and gravy will be
furnished. Sisters are to . bring a
vegetable and sweets. I will remind you
again later about this supper. There
will be a short meeting at 4 p.m. and
supper at 5 p.m.
After the meeting adjourned, we
were treated to a surprise supper which
was prepared for us by Mr. and Mrs.
Bliznak and their three lovely children.
There was turkey and dressing, sweet
potatoes, cranberry sauce and many
other things; too many to remember.
This supper was a total surprise
because we didn’t pian on anything
this nice and it was enjoyed by all of
us. Our thanks to the Bliznaks and
their children.
There was also a beautiful
Christmas tree and their lovely home
was decorated throughout with lighted
candles and decorations. It was truly a
treat!
Last, but not least, there were dooř
prizes which were won by Dan
Surovik, Marie Martin, Milady Kamas
and Erna Pomykal.
I should add that the tree and the
decorating was doně by their three
children; great work kids! We all love
you for it.
Fraternally,
Hermina Vavra
Reportér
—SPJST—
Lodge No. 17,
New Tábor
Dear Members:
Lodge No. 17 held its annual
meeting in December with all officers
present.
There were three resolutions read
for deceased members, Leon A.
Krueger, Louis M. Charanza and
Chris Travis. To their families, friends
and loved ones, we would like to
extend our deepest sympathy.
New members are Michael James
Ofczarzak, Wanda Sue Scroggins, and
Crystal Wotipka (a transferee).
Plans were made to buy a new flag.
A tentative dáte has been set for our
next fund raiser; the dáte is February
25th and nothing else has been
decided.
There was much discussion about
making the halí more resistant to
burglars and we decided to go ahead
and purchase motion lights in hopes
these will scare them off.
FAC Bud Petty announced that the
following dates háve been set for
dominoes and “42” --
Saturday, January 13 -- Play - off
for “42” winners, 3 p.m.
Sunday, January 14 — Burleson
County Invitational, 2 p.m.
Saturday, January 20 — Lodge play -
off for Straight Domino winners going
to State
Elections were held with all officers,
trustees and committees retaining their
positions.
The Memoriál Dinner was held with
a large number of members attending.
Brother Henry Beseda, Jr. was guest
speaker. The youth club also presented
a program that was enjoyed by all.
Turkey bakers for this year were
Joyce Dušek, Helen Hildebrand, Doris
Hovorak, Alice Piwonka, Patti Story
and Agnes Urbanovsky. Thanks,
ladies!
Carol Petty and Donna Jones did
most of the rest of our meal, other
ladies made desserts and performed
other tasks as needed and, oh, yes,
Gladys Hejl made giblet gravy. If I’ve
left someone out, my apologies.
Our next meeting will be Sunday,
January 7, 1990 at 2 p.m.
Fraternally,
Lola Vavra
—SPJST—
Lodge Nová Morava
No. 23, Moravia
Lodge No. 23 will host the District
VI spring meeting on March 25, 1990
at the Parish Halí in Moravia, Texas
on Farm Road 957, twelve miles North
of Hallettsville.
Fraternally,
Albert Olsovsky, President
—SPJST—
NEWLY - ELECTED OFFICERS — Seated, L to R: Assistant Youth Leader
Barbara Pavelka, Treasurer Věrna Pavelka, President Henry Rreitkreutz,
Secretary Donna Adler. Standing, L to R: Supreme Lodge President Howard
Leshikar [installing officerj, Reportér Kathy Pavelka, Flag Bearer Jason Pipes,
Guide Dawn Pavelka, Flag Bearer Jan Breitkreutz, and Sid Pokladník who stood
in for Vice President Richard Burney, also not pictured is Youth Leader Louise
Burney.
HAPPY BIRTHDAYS for December, L to R: Alessandra Bueno, Charlene
Stead, Billy Cook, Charlie Pavelka and Gloria Pavelka.
The kitchen crew after making Some of our youth around the
dressing Saturday night, L to R: Ella Christmas tree
Mary Kimball and Ruby Pavelka
Lodge No. 35, Elk
Christmas Meeting
Our December meeting was quite
short due to our Christmas Party.
We had speciál guests, President
Howard Leshikar, Sid Pokladnik and
his beautiful wife, Justine Pokladnik.
President Leshikar installed our new
officers who were:
President -- Henry Breitkreutz
Vice President — Richard Burney
Secretary -- Donna Adler
Treasurer - Věrna Pavelka
Reportér - Kathy Pavelka
Scribe - Dawn Pavelka
Flag Bearers - Jason Pipes and Jana
Breitkreutz
Youth Leader - Louise Burney
Assistant YL - Barbara Pavelka
I am sure that everyone wishes them
the best of luck in the coming year.
“Happy Birthday” was sung to
Gloria Pavelka, Charlie Pavelka, Billy
Henry, Charlene Stead and Alessandra
Bueno.
After the Entertainment Committee
gave out plants for dooř prizes, we
adjourned for our party.
There is no way to begin to write the
comments heard at Elk Lodge Halí on
December lOth. Everyone enjoyed
themselves and the highlight of the
evening was seeing so many of the
folks who háve not been there in a
number of years.
Santa Claus made his scheduled visit
with a few smiles and a few tears.
“Texas Sugar” band did a great job
in playing music for everyone to dance
by.
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Sefcik, R. J. Věstník (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 77, No. 49, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 20, 1989, newspaper, December 20, 1989; Temple, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth632656/m1/4/?q=Vestnik: accessed May 6, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas.