JUVENILE SECTION OF "NAPREDEK" If nobody smiled, and nobody cheered, and nobody helped us along— If each, every minute looked after himself, and the good things ali went to the strong— If nobody cared just a little for you, nobody cared for me, And we ali stood alone in the battle of life, What a dreary old world this would be. —Anonymous si: AUTUMN BRINGS HALLOWE’EN With the summer season and its program of outdoor fun fast dra\ving to a close, your atten- tion no\v is called to autumn days when cooler weather will bring a demand for indoor acti- vities. One of the first important holidays of the autumnal sea¬ son is HALLOWE’EN, an an- nual occasion for parties, the kind which appeal to nearly every boy and girl and many grown-ups. Because Hallowe’en has always been a lot of fun, you are urged to arrange a pro¬ gram of games and contests and other mirth-producing activities that will keep those in attend- ance at fever pitch from start to finish. And when everyone has had more than his fill of fun and laughter, bring on the re- freshments fitting to the holi- day (Pumpkin pie, apples, nuts, etc.). They’ll enjoy this wind- up more than anything. It \vould be advisable in some of our com- munities to allow the members to invite friends to join in the Hallowe’en festivity as that might lead to new enrollments. WHAT IS AMERICANISM Is there anyone who can ex- plain what real Americanism is, today? I don’t believe there is a man or \voman who can answer that question satisfactorily. America, with its conglomera- tiop of races, nationalities, and religions is constantly chang- ing. It has, as yet ,no set form, no fixed national špirit. It will take several generations before a finished product of Ameri¬ canism is ready for world-wide presentation. Many important national and international is- sues will be faced and settled, each of which will be effective in helping to mold a stronger and, perhaps, lasting national špirit. The young people of this country, especially the young men and women, and children bora of immigrants who came here not many years ago, are unconsciously building a nation¬ al špirit far greater than this country has ever known. To their lot has fallen the respon- sibility of contributing accom- plishments more glorious than the original pioneers ever dreamed. Out of the mixture of nationalities, races, and reli¬ gions will come the real leaders of the world of tomorrow. Many of us will not live to see that day, but we do know that the possibilities are in a gradual process of formation and will become a reality unless there is a radical upheaval among the civilized people. Let us, as individuals and as members of organized groups, strive to do things which will help to make our country a fit¬ ting example of ali nations of the world. Let us give ali we can towards molding a riation of men and women who not only believe in, but practice and up- hold the fundamental princi- ples of a government “of the people, by the people and for the people.” The more of your- selves you devote to this noble cause, the more ivill this na- Since we are in the midst of a presidential campaign, we have selected for this month’s quiz test a set of fifteen ques- tions ,each pertaining to a past president of the United States. Most of our Vrtec members, \vho have formed the habit of reading^his Section of the Na¬ predek, have completed a pre- liminary study of American history and so should find little difficulty in answering these questions. Get out your pencils and paper and start jotting down the answers, and when you’ve finished the entire list tura to page 4 to check the re- sults . . . Grade yourself as fol- lows: If you get 8 right, that means AVERAGE; 10 is FAIR; 1 is GOOD, and ali over 12 is EXCELLENT. QUESTIONS 1. Who tvas the first presi¬ dent of the United ^States? 2. Which state is known as the “Mother of presidents”? 3. What president was called the “great emancipator”? tion be a part of you. Each group of Vrtec members, each group of lodge members, shall as it might be, can be a force in the creation of a špirit of Amer¬ ica that ivill endure through the ages. HAVE YOU PAID YOUR ASSESSMENT? Attention members ! Is your assessment paid up in full? You say you don’t know, because your father pays it for you? Then how about springing a lit¬ tle surprise on your father? Are you with me? Go to him this very minute and inquire if your assessment is paid for Septem¬ ber. If it is not, volunteer to pay it for him and see what he says. (Then to one he’ll be both sur- prised and happy.) Assessments for each month are due beginning with the first day of the month and are to be paid on or before the last of the month, unless paid previously. Failure to pay one’s assessment in the prescribed time results in lapsation. That means your in- 4. What president had a son who also became president? 5. What president was the grandfather of another presi¬ dent? 6. How many states are named after presidents? 7. What is the salary of the president? 8. Was George Washington born in the United States? 9. Who is the only man the president has to take his hat off to? 10. The faces of \vhat four presidents are being carved at Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota? 11. Who was president when egg rolling was introduced on the White House lawn? 12. W h a t president w a s known as “old rough and ready”? 13. W h a t president w a s nicknamed “Old Hickory”? 14. What two signers of the Declaration of Independence later became presidents? 15. Can the president of the United States be arrested ? surance is not in force and no benefits will be paid in čase of death. Our advice is: To reap the full benefits of insurance, pay your assessments on or be -s fore the due date. > Boys and girls, who take ari interest in insurance early in life, are on the track of one of man’s best sources of invest- ment. Experience has taught uš that insurance against sickness, accident, and death is a neces- sary safeguard in every family. Few of us live a life free from sickness or accident; ali of us must die. The SSPZ provides modern forms of insurance for juveniles as a protection for those \vho are left behind, to lighten their financial burden and to help them carry on until other sources of income can be reached and applied . . . We urge every Vrtec member to take an interest in his insur¬ ance. Find out what kind of in¬ surance you have,nvhether it i$ an endovvment or a life certifi- cate; find out what your month- ly assessment amounts to and, how much you are insured for... Form the habit of attending' meetings regularly \vhere you can pay the monthly assessment! to the Administrator or Secre- tary. Do that and you’ll neveri regret it. You’ll be grateful to those who taught you to be sav- ing and prompt in your pay- ments \vhen the day arrives tej reap the benefits. . . | * ' ^ THE JOY OF LIVING 1 Life is sweet just because of the friends we have made, And the things which in common we share— We want to live on, Not because of ourselves, but because ol the people who čare. It’s giving and doing for somebody else— On that' ali life's splendor de- pends, And the joy of this vorld, when we’ve summed it ali up. Is found in the making of friends. —Anonymous. - . d NOTICE Roster of ali Vrtec units \ icith up-to-date changes • icill be found on page 4 of * the regular section of Na- ] predek. , j OUR QUESTION BOX 2 Ju venil g Section of “NaprecLelc” September 18, 1940 wmew ms %X3e%XXXSSX3SXXXX3eSSXXXX3eXXX3SX3eXXXX3S3tXSeXX3SXX%XXX%XXX3tSS$ Ambridge, Pa. — Here it is PZ Day in Bridgeville a real September and school days have SUCCESS. begun for most of us again. I wonder where Mary Ann Only a few more days and sum- Vlasic and Alberta Vlasic were mer will come to an end and autumn will be here. I hope that ali of our Vrtec members had a yery niče summer vacation. The Comets’ monthly meeting was held on August 29. The attendance at this meeting was not as good as usual. What happened to most of our Vrtec members who usually attend the meetings? Did you forget about our meeting or were you just too lazy to attend our hionthly meeting? Refreshments \vere served after the meeting. Dancing was also enjoyed by some of our Vrtec members. I am sure ali who were present had an enjoyable time. I was really surprised when I saw Jane Gaspersic’s articles jn the “Napredek.” Jane’s arti¬ cles were very interesting and I wish to take this opportunity to compliment Jane on her splendid literary contributions to the “Comets” page in the “Napredek.” Keep on writing Jane for I am sure that the other Vrtec members also en- joy reading your articles. 1*11 bfe looking for your article in the Vrtec Page each month, so don’t disappoint me. Jane Gašperšič and her sister Dorothy have spent a few weeks vacationing- in Pittsburgh. Hope you had a wonderful time, Jane and Dot. Mary Ann Vlasic and Ed- ward Uhernik have celebrated their birthdays this month. The Comets extend their best wishes for a very Happy Birthday! Yes, the SSPZ Softball team of Ambridge came thru with flying colors once again! This time it was not our Vrtec soft¬ ball -team but our Adult Lodge No. 41 softball team. Ali these boys played very hard to win the SSPZ Senior Softball Cham- pionship this year. We are ali ,very proud of these boys. In behalf of Lodge 41 and Vrtec 44 I extend my congratulations to ali you boys on the Lodge 41 Softball team! The trophy that they received is very beautiful and it is on display at our Slo- yene Home at the present time. Ali the other SSPZ Softball teams vvho took part in the ath- letic meet at Bridgeville should also be complimented on their good sportsmanship and good team work even though they didn’t come out on top. I also wish to take this op- portunity to congratulate the “Challenger Jrs.” of Strabane, Pa. whose Softball team won the 1940 Vrtec Softball Cham- pionship! I am very sure that the SS¬ PZ Day which was held in Bridgeville on August 11 was a great success! Mr. Ernest Kvar- tich and his committee should be congratulated for they work- ed very hard to make this SS- the night of the meeting? We certainly did miss you two girls! Marshall Grosdeck said that he would entertain us by play- ing a few selections on the piano but he didn’t appear at the meeting. I hope that he’ll attend our next meeting. I guess it’s time to sign off so 1*11 be saying so long and good lučk to ali the Vrtec mem¬ bers. Agnes Tekstar Secretary, Vrtec 44 A BIOGRAPHY OF AGNES TEKSTAR By Jane Gašperšič, Vrtec kk A few months ago, the biog- raphies of the Comets’ officers were submitted to the Vrtec by Agnes Tekstar. However, one very important biography has not yet been published. That is the biography of Agnes Teks'- tar. Because she is modest when it comes to personal matters, I couldn’t question her; but I feel that I know Agnes well enough to write a paragraph or two about her. She first had a glimpse of the great, wide world on Au¬ gust 17, 1923 in the thriving little town of Ambridge. Agnes seems to like Ambridge, for she has lived there ever since. Agnes has attended the Am¬ bridge public schools, and at present is enrolled in the Se¬ nior Class of ’41. She is taking the commercial course, and is doing very well, indeed. As many of you know Agnes is and has been a very active members of our Vrtec. She has held various positions, and has always been cooperative in ali our undertakings. At present she is our secretary. Just recently she ably repre- sented the Comets at the con- vention in Cleveland. We were proud to send a representative like Agnes. As the rest of us, Agnes has her hobbies and the inevitable dislikes. Her dislikes include homework, s n o w b alls with stones in them, and snobbish people. Her hobbies are dancing, mushball, collecting picture post cards, corresponding with pen- pals and traveling. May the future hold only hap- piness, success, and ali the things your heart desires, Ag¬ nes. BRIFTING Joyee had at last found a cool spot to nap in. The spot was a pillow-laden hammock be- neath the two friendly maples in the orchard. She was yet in the shade, but in a movement the sun’s rays would reach her. Unfortunate- Concordian Juniors MY FIRST DAY IN HIGH SCHOOL Gosh! was I excited ! My first day at High Sdhool had finally arrived. I had looked forward to this day with great antici- pation. But, alas! what an aw- ful blow to me. May I teli you why? Well ,the night before, I made - ali the necessary preparations. I pressed my dress, cleaned my shoes, and collected my pencils and notebooks. “Look out!” There goes the ink ali over the notebook. My troubles had be¬ gun. Finally, I departed for slumber. The next morning, as I jump- ed out of bed, oops, that * * * shoe was in my way. Mystom- ach behaved so queerly I could not even eat breakfast. I was quite nervous by now'. Finally, I was on my way, to čope with the ways and means of high school life. “Look out, where you’re go- • ing!” came the angry shout as I barely escaped out of the path of a car. Gosh! this was getting bad. At last ,the big school loomed in sight. I trudged up the stairs. My goodness! how enormous. “Well, you’d better get a grip on yourself, Dorothy.” Slowly ly, Joyce 'could not eseape the scorching rays of the sun for she was adrift on a raft in Dreamland. As the sun crept upon Joyce, she felt delight'fully warm and cozy. Ali about her was a warm and sunny haze. Her taut, tired nerves relaxed, her lips smiled, and the raft drifted on and on. The sun rose higher; its rays became hotter. Joyce was stili adrift, but oh, how different she felt! Her eyelids burned and ached, frowns creased her fore- head. She was no longer com- fortably warm and cozy. In- stead, her limbs were stiff and numb. She longed to change her position but her body felt too leaden to move even a fraction. A moan escaped her lips. How much longer could she stand this unbearable heat? How had she come aboard this raft of torture? How could she call for help? Such were the questions that wondered hither and yon in her dazed mind. Suddenly, without warning, the raft overturned and Joyce fell with a thud, instead of the splash she had expected. Her eyes blinked open and she found that she was sitting on the ground, with the ham¬ mock swaying furiously in mid- air. The sun was setting, leav- ing in a glorious chariot of firey red. The world was tinged with red, and beautiful to be- hold. Joyce, however, paid no heed to the beauty of the sun- set. She was hurrying for an ice-bag to ease her headache. This was her souvenir from her trip aboard the drifting raft. Jane 'Gasperisc, Vrtec 44 I walked into the auditorium, where ali my fellow 10B’s were gathered. The names were called off, and here I was alone, They had forgotten my name. I hurried to the teacher, and told him my plight. “Well, you’d better go to the office and find out about it.” Down to the Of¬ fice! “Just a minute,” came the reply to my question. Ah, me! that minute turned out to be a few hours. In due time, I re¬ ceived my program. As I start- ed toward my classes I was rather weak and exhausted. I had pushed my way through the crowds just like a quarter- back on a football team. It was getting worse ali the time. At last it was ali over, and as I wearily walked home, I must have been the most discouraged person in town. I came home and told my story. But my sisters didn’t sympathize with me. They told me it was just a bad day out of my system. Well, tomorrow is another day. I will start ali anew. Do you think 1*11 make it alright? Dorothy Grebenc, Vrtec 171 PENNSYLVANIA SOJOURN My first impressions of Penn- sylvania were hills that looked like mountains, air, free of city soot, and wide open spaces. I could view the city of Johns- town from the hill on which rested the home of the friends I was visiting. Near the city was an incline which towered 983 ft. There were huge elec- tric cars to carry passengers and automobiles over the moun- tainous hills to level grounds. My' first view at this height gave me the chills and I ex- perienced a fervent longing for good ole Mother Earth. This fear subsided when I turned to look at the picturesque scenery ali around. A person cannot describe the feeling of looking down upon the beautiful views from that height. So that was my first impression of Johns- town, Pa. where I spent one month’s vacation. Vera Somrak Vrtec 171 BIOGRAPHY OF CONCOR- DIANS’ PRESIDENT Our president is Natalie Svet¬ lic. She was born in Italy of Slovenian parents on May 13, 1923. She came to the United States eleven years ago and has been living in Cleveland ever since. To look at her you would never think she was born in Europe. She speaks English very well. She is 'five feet three inches, a pretty brunette with blue eyes. “Dolly” is her nick- name and she lives up to it. Her hobby is collecting perfume bottles of ali shapes, colors, and sizes. She attends Jane Ad- dams, a school for girls, where she is in the eleventh grade. Continued on page 3 of regular section September* 18, 1940 Jnvenile Section of t4 TS5aprede\v” Mountaineers A L0NELY OLD MAN Walking down the Street I vvatched the* expressions on the faces of the people that I passed. They ali seemed to be in a rush going about their daily duties, but as I glanced to the side I saw an old man whose face had an expression that I shall never forget. He had watery blue eyes and snovv- white hair and his features were rugged, and as he grew old in years each line and wrinkle in his face had a story in it. As I passed, this interesting old fellow started to say some- thing. Judging by the depressed expression on his face, I knew that what he had to say would be as heart-breaking as the ex- pression on his face. I turned around and looked over some articles in the shop window, but I really vvas listening to what this poor old gentleman was saying. He began, “This is strange. Here I am, just a poor, lonely man. I am forgotten. They have forgotten me—those who I loved and took in my arms when I returned home after toiling ali day. I can remember how happy I made them at Christmas and on their birthdays. But that is past, and they do not know how a poor old he&rt is striving just for a bit of kindness, happiness, and love. Perhaps vvhen they shall be old they will want the same thing. They are some- vvhere, I do not know where— I am thinking of them but they are not thinking of me. “They left me. I have no money, no home; the earth is my bed and my coat a pillow. I have no job. Yes, it’s ali so strange. Ali I ask for is some kindness and love from the ones that I love. Just a little kiss or a kind word would relieve my heart of everything that hangs so heavily upon it. Strange, I am just a poor old forgotten man—forgotten to the world.” I turned around to walk home again. I traded along very slovv- ly but not vvatching anybody that passed for I kept thinking of this old lonely man whose expression and words caught my attention. I hope that none of us will add another old man to the list of the forgotten ones. Mary Klevisher Vrtec 140 FROM THE LIPS OF A Y0UTH As night fell on the city and the stars appeared in heaven, a youth raised his eyes upward and saw that one star was the brightest of them ali. He stood there in silence for a moment and vvas so inspired that he vvhispered the follovving vvords: The stars that so beautifully dot the sky And illuminate nature’s roof, Look dovvn upon the cities that belovv you lie, But the brightest star that appeai*s tonight Must be to ali a guiding tight. Challenger Juniors CHALLENGERS EXPRESS THANKS The Vrtec softball team of the Challenger Juniors from Strabane, Pa., vvish to express their thanks for the trophy, vvhich they vvon in the National Softball Tournament held at Bridgeville, Pa. They vvould also like to thank the supreme board for the belt buckles vvhich the individual players received for their ef- forts in the tournament. The buckles vvere received by our administratrix Frances Vrhov¬ nik and vvere given to us at our monthly meeting held the first Friday in September. Again we vvish to express our sincere thanks to ali concerned. „ Sam & Sam, Mgr. and Capt. NEWS ABOUT TOWN What’s this I hear about a member of our softball team by the name of Bill vvho vvas seen kissing a girl on the Burgetts- town bus? (You vvere supposed to be in training, Bill.) Who vvere the girls going around vvith Frank Cornell and Sam Zampan that afternoon at the meet? Could they have been Helen and Buna from Burgetts- tovvn? What is the reason that little Frankie Fazzalore has been seen hanging around the lover end of Strabane lately? It can’t be Dorothy, can it, Frank? May I be bright as this bril- liant star, May I shine in the eyes of my fellovv-men And may my thoughts and deeds by far Be to the vvorld a guiding light. May I be truthful and honest too, May my footsteps make the path and me to lead And ali others to be true and honest too And trod along behind on my path as I lead. May I be courageous and strong, So that in this vvorld I can face ali that is vvrong; And if this day is filled vvith sorrovv May I be more brave for the sorrovvs of tomorrovv. May I, as I look upon this suffering vvorld, Have the ambition to right ali vvrongs. May I and others out vvar and hatred čast, And bring friendship and love to the vvorld by our task. When life’s journey is ended and I from this vvorld shall depart May ali that I have said and done Bring joy to this weary vvorld and to everyone’s heart. Mary Klevisher At the first sight of the Yu- goslavs, the Challengers thought that they didn’-t have a chance to beat them—but after hearing the Yugoslavs calling them babies they vvere deter- mined to vvin, vvhich they did. Our manager sure vvas ner- vous vvhen he vvas called to re- ceive the trophy. He had a speech ali prepared, but vvhen he savv ali the people, he be- came speechless. Better lučk netx time, Sam. The members of the team feel badly as they are about to lose one of their active members. (The best softball players in our district!) We knovv hovv he feels about leaving the Jrs., but sooner or later vve must ali leave. We vvant to vvish John Be- tonte (left fielder) ali the lučk in the vvorld vvhen he joins the seniors. The Jr. Quartette HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE Summertime has gone vvith the vvind, Autumn has come filled up to the brim. Girls and boys are happy once again, Since good old school days have begun. IToliday seasons vvill soon be here, And everywhere gay laughter and cheer. Mother vvill be making good things to eat, And Father vvill say: “My, oh my, this is a treat.” And vve ali vvill be happy you see, Because vve are living in the land of the free. / By Dorothy IIelay SCHOOL DAYS School days, school days, oh the fun, To carry books as vve skip and run. The school room is so very niče, Before vve vvhisper vve think tvvice. When teacher is out, oh my, the noise And after she comes it’s blamed on the boys. We vvork so hard ali through the day, We’re glad to get out and be able to play. By Lillian Helay (Age: 13) STRABANE, PA. The last summer meeting of our Vrtec vvas held on the lavvn of our administratrix’s home. The boys received their belt buckles and liked them ever so much. It vvas then that I, like most of the other members savv the trophy. It’s beautiful—and the engraving is so nicely done. They’re ali raring to go out and Sygan Vrtec I really can’t keep resolu- tions. It’s troublesome to make up my mind. Very often I don’t succeed, no matter hovv often I try. Suddenly, a grand idea pops up and I capture it before it leaves me. Ali in ali I’ve final- ly recaptured my ideas, forgot¬ ten about those resolutions and am trying to vvrite. Just vvriting is simple. But after 1’ve finished my difficult English in my Jbnior year I may be able to pour forth my ideas on paper. Yes, time is also very important vvhen vvaiting is concerned. Since school has be¬ gun and night vvork vvill pile up eventually, vve, as the eontribu- tors to the Napredek, vvill prob- ably use the same excuse for not vvriting an article novv and then. I admit, I, too am a victim of this situation. * Novv that vve’re at school again, there’11 be loads to talk about. Pm not too keen about gossip so ITI skip that. Our Vr¬ tec meetings are more sucCess- ful. Things have been happen- ing at the meetings, so come ali to enjoy fun and frolic and pick up ali the nevvs and previevvs. There novv, it wasn’t so dif¬ ficult after ali. Elsie Prosen (Age: 15) Sygan Juniors Better late than never! Yes, Pve been busy doing nothing at ali. Boy’s can’t shovv much of vvhat we’ve done. So very often vve sit and tvviddle our thumbs. Talk? — Well, to a certain ex- tent, yes. Not like the vvomen. I intentionally began to vvrite this article to congratulate the Challengers on their champion- . ship. Yes, they actually deserve high praise because their abili- ty cannot be termed as merely lučk. It’s really no fun to vvork and have no results to shovv. But vvhat does this fine bunch of youngsters do but “bring home the baeon.” From ali the Juniors in Sy- gan, our heartiest congratula- tions! Rudy Kramzer, Sygan Juniors try to vvin the championship next year. We talked about having a Hallowe’en party but vvill dis- cuss it more thoroughly at the nexi<*^neeting. Be sure that ali of you come and express your thoughts, vvhether you’d like a Hallowe’en party or a Christ¬ mas program like vve did last year. I think vve ali had a grand time, so if you’d rather have a Christmas party come to the next meeting. At the close of the meeting vve had refresh- ments and I think you’ll ali agree that the ice cream vvas simply “dee-lishus.” The next meeting vvill be held at the home of Frances Vrhov¬ nik at 6:30 o‘clock, Friday, Oct. 4th. Pm hoping you’ll ali come. Dorothy Helay, Sec’y Vrtec 10 BALKAN MNimS sxxssxsexxxxxx%3.\i%xxx%xxxxxssxsesxxxx%%x3exsiexx) JVZEMORIES O E VACATION DA YS Mihvaukee, Wis. — The blue and gold days of September have come; the blue of kindly tempered skies, the gold of stubble field and road-side bloom. It may be we stili sigh for more sunshine and the love- ly memories of the past sum- mer days. We remember how niče it was—no school, no \vor- ries, sleeping long hours for play and amusement. So it vvas, but v/hafs the use? Good things only last a while. We kids, mem- bers of Vrtec 33, if we think back, had some good times this summer that we wouldn’t have had if we didn’t belong to our Vrtec. Again and again, by our planning of Vrtec activities with the help of our administratrix and generosity and support of the adult members we enjoyed ourselves. Aug. 18th, when the adult lodge “Balkan” held their pic- nic at Mukkanago Lake, they invited us too and arranged for a truck to take us to the picnic grounds. We thought it was a thrill to ride in a truck 25 or 30 miles out of the city. We were singing and shouting and wav- ing to the people, and they waved back to us. It wasn’t very warm that day, and it threaten- ed to rain, which held back a lot of grown-ups from going to the picnic that day. Well, we got there a little chilly, but we soon warmed up and had our lunch there. Every Vrtec mem- ber received some free tickets for ice cream, soda or hot dogs. There was a baseball game and balina games. In the afternoon the SSPZ members from Chi¬ cago came. They sure brighten- ed up our bunch and so every- body became happier as the time went by. There was danc- ing and singing in the dance hali. The skies cleared up and the merriment was great for young and old. They loaded us youngsters on the truck again when it got late and past the hour when the sandman should have rocked us to sleep. Again our faithful guardian who is none other than Uncle Johnny Marn, accompanied us home. Tired but happy, we returned home. Thanks for the treat and čare of us to our “Balkan” members, also my thanks and apprecia- tion to the literary judges for awarding me the check. Don’t you think dear Vrtec 33 mem¬ bers that we should try and get some new members for our Vr¬ tec. That would be the best way to show our gratitude to the adult members, so they could watch us grow in membership and Vrtec activities. Please at- tend the Vrtec meetings. Every member should be interested and attend our monthly meet¬ ings. Fraternally yours, Marie Ermence, Vrtec 33 Milwaukee, Wis. — Dear Vr¬ tec members: I had a grand va- vation with the Vrtec members. I am thankful for such a joyful and gay vacation. First came the Cleveland Fes¬ tival. I was very lucky to go to Cleveland with my mother and brother Tommy. We left Mil- waukee at 6:25. On the way to Chicago we made one stop, vvhich v/as Edgebrook. We got to Chicago at 8:10. There we v/ent to a different station \vhere we had to \vait an hour and 15 minutes. On the way to Cleveland we made 10 or 11 stops. When we reached Cleve¬ land station we got a cab that took us to the home of my mother’s aunt, which is a very niče home. Then Saturday, May 18, my brother went for rehear- sal. He was done with the re- hearsal at about 5:00 in the afternoon. He was told that ali the boys and girls in the Festi¬ val who did not live in Cleve¬ land could go to Euclid Beach and there rides would be paid for them that night. That night I went with my mother and brother and I was going to pay my own rides. After being taken to Euclid Beach “Uncle” Char- lie from Cleveland told the boys and girls in the Festival to line up. Then Uncle Charlie told me to line up with the rest of the boys and girls. I said I wasn’t in the Festival. But he told me to go in anyhow. So I did. The rest of the night we went on rides. Then we bought some popcorn and candy. After a while a man took us to the home of my mother’s aunt. The next day was my broth- er’s big day, but not mine for I was sick. I could not go to see the Festival but my mother said that it was a wonderful pro¬ gram. Next day we had to leave, which I did not like at ali. We packed and took a cab to the station. There we had to wait a while. Then we got on the train to Chicago. At Chicago we had to hurry to catch the “Hiawatha” to Milwaukee. Aft¬ er we got on the “Hiawatha” we reached Milwaukee very soon. Then we took a cab home. Next came the very success- ful Ice Cream Social, which was a very gay party. The mušic was furnished by my brother Tommy Leskošek with his ac- cordion, Gordon Zelinski \vho played his saxophone and Rudy Smole with his accordion. They ali did a grand job at enter- taining. The girls were singing and dancing. Refreshments and ice cream were served. A special entertainment for the people was furnished by our o\vn jolly Edward Ermenc, who had me puzzled too with his wax mouse, Oscar. It did very fine tricks like cravvling up Eddie’s arm, and if laid in front of Eddie it \vould run toward him. Sophie, our administratrix had her Milwaukee, Wis. — Dear Vr¬ tec members: Well, vacations ended, and so hy de ho back to school \ve go! The weather this summer wasn’t anything to brag about either. It spoiled many days that I couldn’t go swim- ming. I don’t like to stay in- doors summer days. I like to be out in the sunshine, ride my bike, swim and play outdoors. That is vacation time, happy days, no worries, no cares. To our Vrt6c treasurer Bro. Gordon Zelinski, who is very ac- tive and well liked by ali mem¬ bers, we express our sympathy in the death of his father. A group of us Vrtec members, with the administratrix went to see him at the chapel to show our respect. Our Vrtec presi- dent, Herman Yerkich gets credit for bringing in Gordon and other Polish lads and las- sies to join our Vrtec. Gordon plays the saxophone, and Rudy Smole, a fine steady member, plays the accordion at our Vr¬ tec doings. Why is our president Her¬ man neglecting his duties at the meetings? Come on, Herman! warm up to your work again, put your heart into it, and your shoulder to the wheel! We miss you and your brothers, Tony, the ex-president, and Joe! There are many vacant chairs and many faces of boy and girl members that we haven’t seen for many a moon that for some reason or other don’t show themselves at the meetings any- more. We like you and would like to see you to pay us a visit at our next Vrtec meeting. Edward Ermenc, Vrtec 33 MY VACATION Milwaukee, Wis. — Dear Vr¬ tec members: I started my va¬ cation by going to the Vrtec fes¬ tival that took plače in Cleve¬ land. I enjoyed myself very much while I was there. I would like to thank Mr. Perko, John- ny Marn and Michael Vrhovnik for ali they did for me. It is kind of late for thanking but it is better thanking late than never. I would also like to thank Rudy Lisch and “Uncle” Char¬ lie for ali they did for me while I was in Cleveland. On July 20 we had an Ice Cream Social which I attended with many other Vrtec members. The Ice hands full getting the refresh¬ ments, and Marie Ermence helped a great deal. It was very niče of “Uncle” Johnny Marn to give every boy and girl a ice cream soda free. The party last- ed till past midnight. Thanks to ali who came. It was grand vacationing with the Vrtec members, and hope to do it again next year. Martin Leskošek, Vrtec 33 Cream Social was very success- ful. On August T jny brother and I and Betty Bernik visited Briggs & Strattonv the shop where my mother works. First we went to the Mihvaukee thea- tre that \vas near there. After the show was over ve valked to the shop but had to wait an hour and five minutes until my mother came out and met u$.. We ate in a restaurant with my mother. After \ve were through eating my mother had to go back to work again. After wait- ing a \vhile the employment manager, Mr. Stites, showed us through the shop. First we went to the fourth floor where they make ali kinds of locks for dif¬ ferent cars. Then we went to the third floor where they in- spect the locks and pack them. Then we visited the other floors. It sure was an interesting sight. On September 14 we had our Vrtec meeting. The minutes were read and accepted. Then we initiated two new members. Their names are, James and Jean Androplos. After the meet¬ ing was over we had refresh¬ ments. Then we ali \vent home. Tommy Leskošek (Age: 10) Vrtec 33 MORE TO FOLLOW Three explorers in the bush had no food and only one car- tridge. They drew lots for the use of it. The winner set off, but had not gone far before he was faced by two lions. He imme- diately fled back to the tent, hotly pursued by the lions. Just as they made their final spring, he stepped smartly to one side, allowing the lions to burst through the tent opening. Quickly he closed the flaps and shouted to his companions: “Start skinning these two while I look around for a 'few more.” QUESTION BOX ANSWERS 1. George Washington. 2. Virginia. 3. Abraham Lincoln. 4. John Adams, father to John Quincy Adams, the sixth president. 5. William H. Harrison, I grandfather of Benjamin Harrison. 6. Only one, the state of Washington. 7. $75,000 yearly. 8. No, he was born in ; Virginia, \vhich at the time was a British colony. 9. The barber. 10. Washington, Jeffer- ; son, Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. 11. James Madison. His wife introduced the cus- I tom. 12. Zachary Taylor. 13. Andrew Jackson. 14. John Adams and j Thomas Jefferson. 15. No, he is immune to arrest. - :