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SLOVENSKE ŽENSKE ZVEZE SLOVENIAN WOMEN'S UNION
NUMBER 3	MARCH, 1974	VOLUME	XLVI
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No. 3
MARCH, 1974
VOL. XLVI
Member, lliinois Fraternal Congress
Official Publication of the Slovenian Women's Union of America — Uradno glasilo Slovenske Ženske Zveze Published Monthly except one combined issue, July-August — izhaja vsak mesec razen skupne številke za julij-avgust.
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BRIEFS ABOUT OUR MEMBERS...
THREE SUPERB WOMEN IN PROFESSIONAL LIFE
We have almost 8,000 adult women in the S.W.U. and among them are many who hold important positions and contribute greatly to the vitality and well-being of this country. Three who are outstanding in their professions rate our hearty applause:
OLGA SAYE's whole life is music and she has over 50 students in training to help spread the pleasure of music wherever they go. Her serenades at conventions, pe:rties, banquets and picnics are always the highlight of the event! There’s hardly a song that Olga cannot play and sing by heart! Olga was born and raised in Sheboygan, Wis and is the president of Br. 1 where she has been their own musical and singing director for years.
MARIA BERNIK, M.D. is deeply absorbed in her work as project director for special research on blood cells at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, III., an assignment given her by the National Institute of
HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN MARCH
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Health. In her laboratory at N.U. Memorial Hospital, she carries on the work of isolating and purifying enzymes as is seen on this photo. She is also a physician on the staff es specialist in internal medicine. Maria is the president of Br. 2 and was an honored guest at the SWU Convention last May when her husband, Joseph M. Bernik, Vice-P-esident of International Abbott Laboratories was the main speaker.
MARY SKERLONG speaks her beloved S'ovenian language and spins favorite folksongs on records over her Slovenian Radio Program heard thruout the Pittsburgh, Pt. area on Station WLOA., She has been doing this for over 40 years. In the heyday of Slovenian theatrical and musical life in the 30’s and 40’s, Mary and her husband were energetic performers and he, until his death, was a member of the famed Pittsburgh Oktet. Mary continues to press on in her determination to bring happy listening pleasure to a large Slovenian radio audience.
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Mary Zakrajšek, Br. 86, Nashwauk, Minn.
Josephine Artac, Br. 102, Willard, Wise. Mary Ann Brletich, Br. 81, Keewatin, Minn. Mary Piletič, Br. 24, LaSalle, III.
Paula Kokal, Br. 96, Universal, Pa.
Frances Hren, Br. 38, Ch.sholm, Minn.
Betty Ann Murphey, Br. 77, N.S. Pittsburgh, Pa.
Mary Kameen, Br. 7, Forest City, Pa.
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MILWAUKEE WELCOMES BOWLERS TO THE TOURNEY THIS MONTH
Saturday, March 30 Sunday, March 31 at Kuglitsch’s Alleys 4401 N. Greenfield Ave. Milwaukee, Wis.
Room reservations are being made at Woods View Inn, 5501 W.
National Ave., West Milwaukee, Wis. 53214.
Out of towners can mail in their reservations directly to the Inn with a deposit accompanying the letter.
Rates are: 2 Doubles $21.00. Single $14.00 and 1 Double Bed $16.50.
A Social will be held for bowlers and members Saturday nite at the alleys. Let's make this a real Zveza get-together event, making new friends and visiting your old friends. Lunch and refreshments will be cerved and you'll be able to dance to your heart’s content.
ROSE KRAEMER
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ACTIVITIES
No. 2, CHICAGO, ILL.
Did you all receive your branch calendar? Please keep it handy and give it some thought. We want you to enjoy your membership in Br.
2	and to do this, you must see where your interests fit into the program.
This month we invite you to the Handwork Exhibit on the regular meeting night, March 14th. You can bring your own work to display, to demonstrate, to sell and/or donate items ■— so that we have lots to see and do. Breda Modic, the chairman, would like to have you call her if you are Participating so we have sufficient display area. Her phone is 927-3398. Don't be bashful. We know there are many members who do wonderful things with their hands and we'd like to make this a “Talent Appreciation” Night.
As you know by your calendar, April 4th we will have a Potica Baking Demonstration by Mrs. Fanny Zibe rt and if you come about 7 p.m. she will work one from the beginning to the end. Potica and coffee will be served afterward.
We are always recruiting new mem-bers and are pleased if you bring along guests to these affairs — maybe your friend is a prospective member.
This month we also salute our bowlers and wish them good luck in Milwaukee!
Our deepest sympathy to the fam-i'y of Mary Tivador whom we lost in Feb. Our members served as pallbearers, each wearing a white carnation as a symbol of respect and regard.
Big city life involves some risk and or>e who is suffering from a bad experience is Mrs. Anna Gaber who was felled by a thief and as a result disrated her shoulder. Hope her re-covery is quick and complete.
CORINNE LESKOVAR
No. 2, CHICAGO, ILL.
BOWLING NEWS
Marquette Super Service continues to dominate the Chicago S.W.U. bowling league, adding a few games to their lead every month. As of January
22,	they had a record of 41 i wins and 18Ž losses.
Zefran Funeral Home and Dr. Grill, with 34 wins and 26 losses, were tied for second place. Lawn Fence moved up a notch to fourth place, with 33 wins and 27J losses. Close behind were Stetina’s Bakery (32£ — 27i) and St. Paul Federal (31 i — 28J).
St. Paul Federal took over the lead in high team series by only one pin, with a 2817 series. All other handicap leaders remained the same.
Some of our new bowlers are beginning to show “star” qualities. Mary Kelly came up with a 504 series. This was 114 pins over her 130 average. Kathy Skinkis was 108 pins over her 127 average with a 489 series. Cassie Hum, who holds the lowest average in the league, had a 400 series — 100 pins over her 100 average.
Donetta Knezevich had a 521 series
—	89 pins jver her 144 average. Other high series for the month included: H. Fitzgerald, 502 and 528; S. Gorka, 528; L. Golen, 495.
January’s railroad pickups were: S. Gorka and S. Melissa, 3-10; A. Fin-gerhut, 5-7-9 and 5-6-10; J. Wrezzes, L. Putzell, M. Zahorsky, 5-7; M. Zefran, 2-7; K. Cepelak, 5-10; F. Smuls-ki, 5-8-10.
See you next month!
BARBARA ZUREK
No. 20, JOLIET, ILL. BOWLING NEWS
Our Spring Party will be held at Sill’s Restaurant and Lounge in March. We are also getting ready for the trip to the Midwest Bowling Tourney March 30 and 31 at Milwaukee to be
held at Kuglitsch’s Bowling Lanes, 4401 W. Greenfield Ave.
Hoping that our girls will be going as usual and that all six teams will participate if we try hard enough to make it.
The girls are requested to get in touch with Jo Sumic, Pres, or Mary Lou Bluth, Sec. They will be glad to help you, I am sure. You’ll enjoy every minute of it, especially the new bowlers.
I would like to thank all my bowling friends for the beautiful cards and gifts which I received during my stay in the Rochester Mayo Clinic and Methodist Hospital. Hoping and praying to be bowling again very soon. May God be willing.
TEAM STANDINGS
As of J’an. 21st, 1974:
Fred C. Dames Fun. Home,
won 34 lost 23 Crow’s Nest	32	25
Northwest Club	30	27
American Slovenian Home 30	27
Merichka’s Lounge	22	35
Tezak’s Funeral Home 22	35
Hi Team Game is 942 Scratch, Dames Funeral Home; Hi Team Handicap 918, Northwest Club, Hi Team Series 2019 Scratch Crow's Nest and Hi Team Handicap, 2571, Crow’s Nest.
Splits picked up by: Sumic, 4-5 and 5-6; Wajchert; 5-10, Sternisha 4-7-10; Zadra, 5-7 and 3-10; Mlakar, 3-10 and 4-5-7; D. Nemanich 4-5-7 and 5-7-9; B. Bluth, 3-7-10; Furdak 4-7 and 6-10; Sokolowski 3-9-7 and 5-8-10; K. Sukle, 5-7 and 3-10; Papesh
2-5-7 and 5-7; Anderson 5-7-9; La-kotich 6-7-10; Getson, 5-7; Plankar,
3-10; Verbiscer, 3-10; Stafko 5-10; Ellena 5-7; M. Bluth, 3-10 and Briski,
4-5-7.
MARY RUDMAN,
Reporter
PRESIDENT'S MARCH MESSAGE...
March — the month of change between winter and spring, is also the time we go through the lenten season. The joyous season of Easter will be here next month, before we know it.
Since we do not indulge in too many activities at this time, it would be great if we get a little action going securing new members. Give your branch an Easter presen: — bring in a new member to the April meeting.
Please refer to the Wisconsin State Convention Minutes in the January Zarja, page 11, where our Editor explains the problems our organization faces if we do not work toward increasing our membership. The Wisconsin meeting came up with some good questions and answers. This was a very precise report of their Convention and one that all shou'd read. Evaluation of each branch is a good thing to present to each State Convention. In doing so, we can get to understand the whys and wheres of what the members really wish to bring up. We all have the same goal, to bring our organization to higher standards and to greater accomplishments for the future.
The lllinois-lndiana Convention also gave a very good report on their work in the year. Having these yearly conventions draws people together from all over and gives each member a chance to express her viewpoints for a better S.W.U.
Sophie Magayna, the State President of Ohio-Michigan, gave a very good report of the Combined Branches Christmas- Party and the elections. She //ill soon make up the committees for the 1974 State Day and other programs fcr the year.
Our Treasurer, Oga Ancel of Br. 20, Joliet, should be recognized for her work in beginning a collection of objects of distinctive Slovenian character to be placed in the American Museum of Immigration located at the Statue of Liberty in New York. Members throughout the States should donate any items they have in this line. Contact Mrs. Ancel and she will further advise you.
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We especially appreciate the wonderful and inspirational articles of our Father Okorn. He writes of the true facts of happenings in today’s world.
Sometimes we feel we have too many heartaches to bsai and then along comes an article from Br. 56, Hib-b>ng, Minn, telling us of the courageous member who despite her handicaps is doing so much to make life pleasant for others. Let’s all say a prayer for Mrs. De Petro and many other members like her we heve in our organization.
Good luck to new secretary of Br. 25, Cleveland, Chris Z,voder. She succeeds Mrs. Mary Otoničar who carried this office for a great number of years and now must be very pleased to leave her legacy to a fine and energetic worker like Chris. The members have full confidence in Chris because she is the type of person that has all the best social qualities, sincerity and naturalness.
Congratulations to all our branch reporters — every month your articles are getting more interesting. Keep up the good work and good reading.
Br. 73 of Warrensville, Ohio should also be mentioned for the great charitable work they are doing — this also gives great recognition to our organization. Br. 101 in Bedford Hgts., Ohio is another that does much in this line. If there are good projects for you to follow in your communities, take part and you will be happier for it. And, let us hear about them.
A full report will be given next month on the National Board meeting when we evaluate all that has happened since the last National Convention.
Once again, congratulations to all branches celebrating their anniversaries end planning various activities. To all officers and members celebrating birthdays — and to all our ill members, we wish only the best. God bless you all.
MARY BOSTIAN
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No. 10, CLEVELAND, OHIO
We wish to express our heartfelt sympathies to the family of Antonia Chervan who had a heart attack shoveling snow. She was such a nice lady and we will miss her. On Jan. 25th in the evening, Mr. & Mrs. John Macek were killed when a plane plowed into their home. Our hearts are very sad for daughter, Alice Puro of Dallas, Texas and her five children. They came to see their parents dead and home burned to the ground. Frances Macek was our dear member. May the Lord grant them eternal peace.
Just a few lines or so about our meeting. It’s always nice to get together and tho the weather was bad, we had a nice attendance at the new year meeting in January. We had lots of letters to read from our members who are far away, most of them in sunny Florida. Alice Opalick, Angela Troha, Frances Marolt, Jtennie Kraso-vetz are all there and Frances Krause, Ann Yakos and Antonia Repic are in California.
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Marolt are visiting
their son in California for a couple of months. Have a good time, Rose! Mr. & Mrs. Vic Marolt are in Florida these weeks taking :n that nice warm sun.
“Operation Prizes” will be on Mar. 10th at the meeting, 2 p.m. Cross your fingers that you are a lucky winner. We have quite a few ladies in the Old Age Home on Neff Road and we want to remember them, too.
Once again, we are starting a new year and as jlways, I'm looking for new members. Do you have someone in mind? Call me. Best wishes to all of you — see you at the meeting.
SOPHIE MAGAYNA No. 12, MILWAUKEE, WIS.
Happy New Year to everyone. Our first meeting of the year started out with a pretty fair share of members. Would like to see more especially with the beautiful weather we had.
The meeting started a bit later as we had so many dues paying members present, but everything went on as usual and the officers were all sworn in. The only replacement we have is our Recording Secretary, The-
resa Sukys for Anne Meier who asked to be relieved of her duties because of home committments. I also talked Theresa into taking over the reporting with a promise that I would help out whenever she was out of town, so you can look forward to a change of news reporting as Theresa is well-informed and gets around more than I do amongst our membership.
Our convention is set for Sept. 22nd at St. John’s Hall. We must plan now. Several suggestions were made with volunteers for help; catering information to be reported on at our next meeting. W can use more help and ideas. How about entertainment ideas?
A card party also was suggested for April as we need the extra income for rising costs and future socials which most of us look forward to.
It was suggested that we have a card party April 21st at Rebernisek’s and I was lucky to fulfill that date, so please start now to plan on attending along with your friends as we always get a lot of cooperation from the barroom there.
The meeting ended with prayer and
we all joined in our usual lunch served and prepared by Stavia Dobersek and our president, Jo Wilhe!m and twin sister, Anne Meier.
Even though the meeting ended up a little late, the women wanted to p!ay some games, so Mrs. Plesko was good enough 1o take over for some of our usual entertainment.
I’d like to add something of my own here about a very good and loyal member from Minnesota who passed away. I knew Mary Shikonya of Ely personally as I want to school with her and I’ll miss her seeing on my trips to Minn, as well as future S.W.U. Conventions where we always renewed friendship. I wish to extend my sin-cerest sympathy to her sister Barbara R'osandich and all the members of Br. 23. I know she's a great loss to all and I heartily agree with the writeup in Zarja on her passing.
Please call Mary Evanich at 671-1332 and report all sick members or members who are in Nursing Homes as she's the "Sunshine Girl!”
MARY DEZMAN, Sec’y. 649-87771
No. 14, EUCLID, OHIO
About twenty members braved the miserable weather to attend our February meeting.
There wasn't much new business to discuss so it was a short business meeting and then we proceeded to have our “after meeting” social.
Our Sunshine Committee has been busy visiing our ill members, Mimi Režonja and Mary Grill. They also visited Mrs. Smerke at the Euclid Manor Nursing Home. Our member Molly Legat is out of the hospital and recuperating at home. Best wishes for a speedy recovery and better health to 311 our members who are sick at home, ir> hospitals and nursing homes.
We are sorry to report the loss of two members — Jennie Rome and Jennie Drmastja. May they rest in Peace. Our deepest sympathies to both families and their friends.
The following members donated to °ur Treasury: Mary Walters, Mary Ucman, Rose Klemenčič, Mary Kir-cher, Louise Mlinar, Jennie Zager, Mary Guzeli, nnd Jennie Ivancic.
Donations to our Goodtime Fund were made by: Margaret Baron, Pau-'ine Adams, Mary Kircher, Mary Kovačič, Vera Krajic, Mary Bubnic and Frances Erzen.
The following members donated to °ur Sunshine Fund: Mary Walters, Mary Grill and Mary Bubnic. Thank y°u to all the members who made such generous donations.
Our March meeting will be a combination of business meeting and
SlIEIKOYGAN’S LADY ALDERMAN
Alderman Elsie Brager of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, has been in office since 1967, and in April will embark on her fourth full term, unopposed. She has served on many standing commit tees but found her four-year stint on. the Planning Commission, the most interesting; her appointments to the Appeals Board on Minimum Housing Standards, the most rewarding; her membership on the City-County Co-Ordination of Governmental Functions Study Committee, the most challenging. Alderman Brager represents the downtown area of Sheboygan.
three month Birthday Party. I hope to see you all there.
ANTOINETTE ZABUKOVEC, Reporter
No. 17, WEST ALLIS, WIS.
Our December meeting had to be canceled due to our unpredictable Wisconsin weather. Our January meeting had a very large turn out and it was a pleasure to see so many members. Important business topics were discussed and approved for the year 1974. The officers were re-elected with the exception of Sargent-of-arms. Mary Mum was elected to that post and Mrs. Mary Bojantz will be the Mother of the Year. Meetings will be held every 3rd. Sunday of each month, with the exception of June, July, and August, at 2:00 P.M. at St. Mary’s Church Hall. Please use rear door and proceed to lower level. A $1.00 yearly donation towards the treasury and 10c. for each death of a member is assessed. A $3.00 gift will be given to a member if hospitalized for 1 week. $10.00 is given for masses or flowers for a deceased member.
We	shall	sponsor	2 Misc. card
parties, one	for St.	Mary’s	Church,
which will be held on Thursday, April 18, 1974 at 7:45 P.M. Cake and coffee will be served. The other one will be for our treasury (to help defray expenses) on Thursday, October 17, 1974 at 7:45 P.M. Cake and coffee will also be served. The 2 affairs will be held at St. Mary's Auditorium, So. 60th.	& W.	Madison.	Again	we ask
our members to keep these dates in mind.	Bring	along a	sister	member
or a friend for an enjoyable evening. Donations for these affairs are most greatly appreciated at all times.
Hon. Klsic Brager
A Christmas gift end best wishes were delivered to our shut-in members, for which we received their acknowledgments.
Br. No. 17 will sponsor a team in the Midwest Bowling Tournament which will be held in our fair city of Milwaukee this month.
After the business meeting, a social gathering was held with exchange of Christmas gifts among the adult members which were distributed by Santa, Mrs. J'ackie Nimmer and assisted by her elf, Robin Marolt.
December 8, 1973 was a great event for Kathleen Malkowski, daughter of Molly and Frank Mathea, who became the bride of David Kunert, son of Elsa Kunert. Father Jerome Hapka, a good friend of the family, officiated at the ceremony in St. Flo-rian’s Church. Mary Ann Ybanez, her sister, was matron of honor and Steve Koehler, best man. In the wedding party was the bride’s step sister, Mary Ann Costello and Chuck Costello, the groom’s sister, Carol Kunert and brother in law, Don Jensen; a cousin, Karen Barborich and Ted Kolodzyk. Lory Barborich was the junior bridesmaid and Tammy Costello and Yvonne Just were the little flower girls. The bride wore a beautiful white dress and veil, the girls wore red velvet dresses with white lace bodice and carried white fur muffs with roses on them. The ushers were Henry Malkowski and Jimmy Steobe. After the service the wedding party went to the home of her parents. From there they left for the Olympic Hall for a buffet supper and reception. The dresses that the wedding party wore wene made by Molly Mathea (her mother), who also made the beautiful wedding (Please turn to p. 5)
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Since our members are deeply intrested in Zveza’s national officers, brief summaries of their lives have been prepared by Capsules columnist. Mane Prisland. This series will continue next month.
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National Auditing Board
Anne M. Kompare, a 36 year member of Branch 95 in South Chicago is president of the Auditing Board, elected as Auditor in 1967.
She was born in Chicago of Croatian parents whose language she speaks fluently. She attended High School, Business College and Worsham College for Mortuary Science.
Anne was married June 18, 1938. Her husband, Edward, is a Funeral Director in South Chicago for over 35 years and was a great sports promoter for KSKJ. He attended Univ. of III. School of Pharmacy, also.
Kompares have two sons, both are graduates of Notre Dame University in Indiana. Edward Ansel, a doctor, is presently the Chief of Medicine at the U.S. Public Health Hospital in Tuba City, Arizona. Dr. Edward is married and has three children.
Bernard John: He was the recipient of a fellowship at Notre Dame University and is presently in his last year of Law at the Northwestern University Law School in Chicago. He is not married.
Both boys have served their country: Edward as a health officer with the U.S. Public Health Service for two years, while Bernard served four years in the U.S. Navy as a Lieutenant with two years in Vietnam aboard a des-trcyer and two years in Washington, D.C., as a staff aid.
For 10 years Anne served as an auditor for her branch enrolling many new members. The Branch honored her also as the Mother-of-the-Year.
She worked 15 years for a firm as a bookkeeper and secretary. As a licensed Funeral Director she helps her husband. Being a member of Sacred Heart Croatian church and St. George Slovenian church she is active in church work and participated in work for PTA and Women's Guild of South Chicago Hospital; she edited its monthly publication three years. Anne is past officer of Lodge 39, Croatian Fraternal Union.
Second National Auditor
Barbara Rosandich, since 1933 a member of Branch
23,	Ely, Minnesota, is the second national Auditor elected at the last convention. She is an officer of her Branch for 35 years and held the office of Minnesota State President for 12 years.
Barbara was born in Ely, graduated from High School and was married April 29, 1931. Her husband, John, is
retired from USS and is presently working for Reserve Mining at Babbit, Minnesota. Three children are making their life happy;
Daughter, Dolores Pelto, is a teacher at the Webster Eiementary School at While Bear Lake, Minnesota;
Son, John, is a chemical engineer for the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey (now Exxon) and lives with his family at Randolph, N.J. (He and his family were stationed a few years in England and Italy whi!e working for Exxon Company.)
Daughter, Janice Pieckowski, who attended Junior College two years and one year at Bemidji, is a housewife and mother of three children.
Barbara enrolled a total of 199 new members into her Branch. She is a Red Cross Volunteer, a member of Hospital Auxiliary, a choir singer at her church and a p.'jst president of Women’s Foresters.
Third National Auditor
Marion Marolt, president of Branch 17, West Allis, Wisconsin, is the third national Auditor, appointed by the Boerd of Directors after Olga Ancel relinquished this post to become the National Treasurer.,
Marion was born in Sheboygan, graduated from High School and married June 14, 1947. Her husband, Anthony, is presently the assembler for the General Electric Company Medical Systems.
Marolt’s have two children: Ray Anthony is a Junior at Notre Dame High School and Roberta is a fourth grader at St. Mary's Help of Christians Slovenian parish school.
Marion is a member since 1942 and has enrolled 25 new members. She is president of her Branch eleven years, was auditor 14 years and since she loves sports she is bowling director of her Branch for the last 12 years. She organizes very good programs for her Branch and is active in church work, especially with the card parties.
National Director Women’s Activities
Lillian Putzell is the new Director for Women’s Activities appointed to this office by the Board of Directors to replace Elizabeth Zefran, resigned, who greatly per-fcimed this work for 20 years. Lillian is secretary- treasurer for Chicago Bowling League, therefore she is well-qualified to continue the work of Elizabeth Zefran who no doubt will cooperate with her since she loves bowling.
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.Lillian Putzell
Lillian was born in Chicago, graduated from High School, attended Moser Business Coliege and Beauty Culture School. For a number of years she operated her own Beauty Salon. She is a member of Zveza 30 years, was auditor of her Branch three years and presently is the neasurer of Chicago Branch., She loves to cook and sew.
Her marriage took place August 24, 1946. Husband, Frank, the son of proud Slovenian parents (Pucel) is employed at the Western Electric Company. — Six children wert born to them.
Ronald graduated from High School and attended
Univ. of Illinois & DePaul Univ. He is employed as a salesman and is married.
Robert, a High School graduate, is employed at Western Electric Co. as a machinist and is attending night school to further his education.
Marylin in senior in High School and Michael is attending Dixon State School.
Carol is first year in High School and Thomas is a fifth grade in grammer school.
All the children are members of Zveza from their birth. A very good example for other parents to follow.
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cake. Ed Barborich (the bride’s uncle) and his group of musicians played for the reception. We wish them both many years of happiness. Our prayers for a speedy recovery are extended to Bernadette (Bertie) Iverson.
The campaign for new members has ended but we must look for new members each day, should you see or hear of a prospect, contact your President or myself, and we will be happy to get in touch with them. Let us not stop looking, but keep on, so we can make S.W.U. stronger.
Congratulations are extended to our President, Marion Marolt who was appointed auditor to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Board.
Members in arrears please bring your dues up to date!
Another year has rolled by and I w*sh at this time to thank each one °f the officers and members in mak-lng the past year a successful one.
*	am grateful to all of you for your Wonderful co-operation. Many thanks to each and every one of you..
MARIE A. FLORYAN
No. 20, JOLIET, ILL.
At the January meeting, we enjoyed a good attendance and lovely setting. Tables were decorated with white cloths and seasonal flowers and green-ery- Installation took place with
Msgr. M. J„ Butala installing the officers elected in December. Mrs. Lynn Kortyak was chosen as Youth Director to complete the staff. Lynn has returned with her husband from England where he was stationed in the U.S. Army. She is the granddaughter of our president, Emma Planinšek, daughter of Bertha Hofer, and a member since her childhood.
We were glad to have two new members, Mary Arambasich, known as a very capable beautician from the East side and her assistant, Barbara Midlock.
Jo Sumic, our Bowling Director, discussed the up-c o m i n g Midwest Bowling Tournament taking place this month two weeks before Easter with bowlers coming from Sheboygan, Chicago, So. Chicago, LaSalle, Oglesby, Peru and six teams from Joliet. Members who would like to come along with the charter bus from here to Milwaukee and back are asked to register with our secretary, Olga Ancel.
Congratulations to Toni and Helen Kambic, celebrating their 40th Wedding Anniversary. Also, to Dick and Josephine Tezak on their Silver Wedding. The hall was very well-attended with well wishers and dancers enjoying the celebration. Dick is well known here in his capacity as funeral director. Our good wishes to both couples.
Gary Nosse provided the members with musical selections after the Jan. meeting. He is the son of our officer, Emma. The members were happy dancing to nis rythym. The junior members, under the direction of Alice Kraus, danced several se.ections. They were Aline, Angela and Annette Kraus, Tracy and Ann Glasgow, Ann and Mary Kay Lewandowski.
Lunch was served by the officers Emma Planinšek, Mildred Pucel, Mary Mihelich, Emma Nosse, Dorothy Končar, Theresa Marentich, and Theresa Muhich. Tables were arranged by Jo-nita Ruth, Marie Ancel, Rosanne Ruth and bakery and refreshments were donated by Mrs. Planinšek, Marie Troutman, Marie Malnerick and Mary Ivanich. Frances Gaspich won the main prize.
Reported in our local paper that Philip Pucel, son of Millie and Rudy Pucel was named on the Deans List of distinguished students at Knox College at Galesburg, III. Congratulations!
Our sympathy to member, Barbara Ancel and her husband who lost their son at age 50 years after a lingering illness. Besides his parents he is survived by his wife and two daughters, two brothers, three sisters, and mo-ther-in-law, Clara Puz, also several nieces and cousins. Ralph Ancel was a veteran of the World War II and
the struggle in Korea where he was marked as killed in action but came home safe and sound. A brother, Tony, was a prisoner of war in Munich, Germany during the war and brother Ed, husband of our secretary, Olga, was stationed in the U.S.
Our condolences also to the Petan family. Their dad, Frank Petan, age 91 years, was a well-known and devout man. He is also survived by two daughters, one of whom is our member, Gloria Faargas and a niece, Ann Papesh, our member. May our dearly departed rest ,n peace.
Paul and Helen Dufour are confined at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. Helen is the daughter of Mrs. Ann Mahovec. We wish them both a speedy recovery.
Please come to the March meeting when games will be played.
JOSEPHINE ERJAVEC
No. 21, CLEVELAND, OHIO
The annual December meeting and social event was a tremendous sue cess as it was early in the seascn before the ladies became terrib'y involved in holiday preparations and gathering in other circles.
The annual review of by-laws was quickly discussed and passed on by motion when elections followed.
President Theresa Lach had had a set-back and just sprung back to health for the occasion. She gave up her chair for 1947 to Rose Kosko, former Vice-pres. Ludmila accepted the Vice president duties while Lois remains to continue recording the minutes. Not to forget her, Secretary-Treasurer is Stella one more time. Our Stell is is more like her old self these days, bless her.
Ludmila, Glavan that is, will be a bright face among us as you will note ladies. Rose is a bright spark in her office, let us cooperate.
There are always ecstatic exchanges of gifts and much anticipation but best of all those rare faces were cordially greeted with visits long past due as exchanges of family activities and health were reviewed.
Recently, after a traumatic summer of strokes, my Mom, Frances Ko-zely recovered at a local nursing home to return home once again for two months. She was regaining her strength until more strokes affected her. The hip pin dislodged by this time which caused shock, coma and resulting expiration. She was soon to be 92 years old; a charter member since 1928. Hopefully she and her friends are having a great visit with our Lord.
Mary Vegar is recuperating once again. She was "Queen For a Day" When her sen gave an Open House for his mother Christmas day.
Our sweetest shut-in of the years Mrs. Blatnik who never let on she couldn’t see us also passed on in late Dec. after much pain. For all the goodness of her family she is up there smiling and remembering.
Remember in your prayers all the members in homes: Mrs. Kavc, former active long-time treasurer, Mrs. Weiss and any and all ill or shut-in as well as deceased, daily. Please make visits to these lonely mothers, members as well as your neighbors in need. Then you will indeed know humility.
Blessing to all in this new year.
HELEN L. KONKOY
No. 23, ELY, MINN.
The Slovenian Women's Union Br.
23	held the meeting at St. Anthony’s Hall cn Jan. 15th. There was a large attendance and it was nice to see so many new faces. Ten new members were warmly welcomed to our organization.
A lovely luncheon was served with ham, potatoe salad, krofe, apple potica and coffee.
The meeting followed the luncheon with Frances Grahek opening it with prayer. Election of officers for the ensuing year resulted in the following:
President, Rose Pucel, Vice-President, Theresa Koscak, Sec-Treas., Barbara Rosandich, Recording Sec. Mary Folio, Sunshine Lady, Mary Bi-zam, Auditors, Mary Zgonc, Mary Deyak, Mary Tolyan. Our meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month.
Our constant prayers to the sick members especially Amelia Mainer.
Heartfelt sympathy to Mary Bizam due to the recent death of her husband George. May he rest in peace.
Best wishes to Mr. & Mrs. Matt Deyak and Mr. & Mrs. John Koschak who recently celebrated their wedding anniversaries. May you enjoy health and happiness for many more years.
The Dawn Club meeting was postponed till February when hostesses were Margy Presherin, Rose Lobe, Mary Bachar, Margaret Pecha and Molly Richards. They always do a fine job so we hope many of you attended. Details next month.
MARY ZGONC,
Reporter
Greetings from the Copper Country. Our Christmas party was a huge success with over 60 members attending the festivities.
The annual election of officers was held and the same slate of officiers were elected for another year.
The next event on the agenda is our 45th anniversary celebration. Our Branch was organized April 29, 1929. Mrs. Anna Stanfil, Mrs. Mary Sus-tarich, Mrs. Mary Butala, Mrs. Angeline Cekada and Mrs. Anne Heinemann are the five remaining charter members. In honor of the occasion, a dinner will be served at our regular monthly meeting in May. There will be a musical program and games will be played.
We will honor all mothers at this occasion with a special tribute to the "Mother of Year”. At this writing she is still unknown as we will select her at our March meeting.
This event will take place on May 8th which will be a date for all the members to keep in mind.
Our best wishes go out to our sick and shut-in members. Please remember them in your prayers.
A Happy and Joyous Easter to all.
ANNE HEINEMANN, President
No. 32, EUCLID, OHIO
Our first meeting this year was on Jan. 16 and we had a large attend ance which made it so nice. Many new faces, new members and they were all initiated by our president. Each new member got a pink carnation and pictures were taken. It was so nice, thanks for coming in such a large number. We want them to be attending all meetings and to partake in our doings. The officers were also installed and indeed we applauded them. Our President is a most wonderful person — we are happy that she has again accepted this position and we will have to help her more as her hands are really full with all the programs we have planned for the year. Let us be willing to stand by our officers and may God give Mary and the rest of them strength and good health now and always.
On the sick list were C. Kaliope and M. Znidarsich. Get well cards went to them, sent by the Vice-President. Thank God they are better already. We had so many that donated to the Sunshine Fund; thanks to all for being generous.
32 NEW MEMBERS ENROLLED A Ik. 41 BR. 32
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and were feted in a special way. See branch report.
Frank & Mary Drobnick went to Ft. Lauderdale in January to visit Mary’s sister and relatives there. She hasn’t seen them for ages. They will stay about two months or maybe longer. It's nice to get away from our cold Weather.
Our sympathy to Josephine Kovacic as her father, Frank Kovacic passed away Jan. 23rd and was buried from St. Christine’s church. Sympathy to her sister Julia Grida also. He was a good father to them and was a charter member of our church. His religion was firm. May he rest in peace.
Thanks to Mary Tushar for sharing her recipe with us in the Jan. Zarja. It’s simple and delicious. We'il have to try all the recipies and hope you do.
Sometimes we need to be reminded to pay dues ahead — this is such a reminder. Try not to be behind as the secretary has her job and wants her book up to date if at all possible. That’s it for this month. Remember °ur meeting is Wed. March 20 and We have much to discuss. May God bless you ail.
A. TEKAVEC,
Rec. Sec’y
No. 33, DULUTH, MINN.
Officers elected and installed for the coming year are: President, Sonny Spehar; Vice President, Dorothy Rych-lak; Recording Secretary, Josephine Gregorich; Treasurer, Jackie Rukavina; Auditors, Cyrilla Collard, Rose Kresky
and Winnie Ellena; Sergeant at Arms, Stella Mattson; Sunshine, Marian Mrak; News Reporter, Mary Chepel-nik. Our thanks and appreciation for faithful service to Branch 33 go to our out-going officers Frances Blatnik who served for six years as president, Helena Ellena, Emma Hime-baugh and Florence Burger. Please note! Our meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be held on the first Wednesday of the month.
Our January meeting was not well attended because of the extremely cold weather. Here’s hoping for some warmer weather — not only to save fuel, but then more members would venture out and attend our meetings. It was discussed that we have a Card Party some Sunday evening in the near future., Ladies, think about that and let us know what your pleasure is on the Card Party.
Get well wishes are extended to Jan Terwey, Stephie Szumal and to all members who may be ill but whose Mlnesses and names have not been brought to my attention. To our older members who aren’t able to attend our meetings, our thoughts are with you and we hope that in the coming months we’ll be seeing you up and around.
Remember, gals, if you have any news, just give me a call and I’ll try to get it in the magazine.
MARY CHEPELNIK
No. 34, SOUDAN, MINN.
Mrs. John Pahula was re elected as president of Branch No. 34 at the January meeting of the Branch. Others on the slate, who were unanimously re-elected were Mrs. William Vollendorf, vice-president; Mrs. Mary Pahula, treasurer; Mrs. Dominick Te-kautz, secretary; Trustees: Mrs. Frank Planton Sr., Mrs. John Zavodnick, and Mrs. Joseph Gornick; and Mrs. Anthony Yapel was again chosen as reporter.
In order to replenish the treasury, it was decided to have a Silent Auction at our February meeting at which time hostesses would be Mrs. Joseph Stefanich and Mrs. William Vollendor with Mrs. Ramon Berg furnishing the attendance prize.
Twenty two members were present at Wednesday (Jan. 16) meeting in spite of the cold and snow. Our meetings are well attended because everyone has an enjoyable time. During the social hour lovely prizes were awarded to Mrs.. John Pahula and Mrs. Mary Pahula for "500” and Mrs. Ernest Mustonen and Mrs. Frederick Myre in POKENO.
The evening was concluded with a family style sit down luncheon dessert served by the hostesses, Mrs. Mike Musich and Mrs. John Tekautz.
The Joyful Christmas Season and it’s family gatherings were saddened for the Frank Planton Family. Mr. Planton, husband of our Branch
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EUCLID, OHIO
Here we jre, well into the year 1974, but fond memories remain of our busy and successful year 1973. The climax of our performances was our annual concert in November. Other engagements were; singing at the S.W.U. National Convention in Chicago in May, at the 45th Anniversary of Branch No. 25 in Cleveland in October and at the Cultural Program of the Slovenian Society Home in Euclid, also in October. Each of these required added rehearsals and learning new songs because we try not to repeat.
Because we want to be self-sustaining without payment of extra dues by our members, we had our annual Card Party in May. We do have appreciable expenses in maintaining the Group.
We and our director, Mr. Frank Go-rensek, are extremely grateful for the interest and the support given us toy Zveza members and friends. Without them, we could not continue.
On Monday, May 6, the Mass for the living and the deceased members
member, Angela (Yapel) Planton died of a heart attack on December 1, at the Ely- Bloomenson Hospital where he was taken after being stricken at home. He had suffered a previous attack from which he recovered on Sept. 22. He died just 2 weeks before his 70th birthday. Survivors besides his wife, Ange'a, are; one daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Mary Lou) Zupancich, of Soudan; two sons, Frank Planton, Jr. and Raymond Planton, both of Soudan; ten grandchildren; four brothers, Anton Planton of Soudan, Stanley Planton of Foxboro, Massachusetts, Leonard Planton of Bradley, Ml. and Edward Planton of New Port Richey, Florida; two sisters, Mrs. Albert (Mary) Hoppa of rural Tower, and Mrs. James (Anne) B r u I a of Soudan and a number of nieces and nephews.
On December 23rd, we also lost our oldest Branch No. 34 member, Mrs. Louis (Terezija) Russ, (about whom a feature article was written in the DAWN Magazine a few years ago.) She had been in failing health for several years and had been confined to Ely-Bloomenson Hospital and its nursing home facilities since Nov.
17,	1972.
of our Group will be at St. Christine’s Church in Euclid, at 7:00 P.M.
Our annual Card Party wi" be on Wednesday, May 29, at the Euclid Park Club House, starting at 7:00 P.M. Mark your ca'endar now and plan to be with us.
We are already beginning rehearsals for our Concert next November. For a starter, Mr. Gorensek has especially arranged three difficult but beautiful songs for women’s four voice singing. We look forward to our weekly rehearsals.
A warm welcome is extended to two new members, Marie Hosta, first alto, and to Evelyn Kravic, second alto. We hope they will enjoy singing and work ing with us.
To our ailing and hospitalized member, Mimi Režonja, we wish and pray for a quick and complete recovery.
The officers for year 1974 are: Olga Klancher, President; Pauline Krall, Vice-President and Librarian; Mitzi Globokar, Recording Secretary; Fran Nemanich, Treasurer; Jo Trunk and Ann Kristoff, Auditors.
Dawn Choral Group Reporter, FRAN NEMANICH
Mrs. Russ, the former Terezija Sadar, wa born in Krka, Slovenija on August 17, 1887 and was 86 years old at the time of her death. She came to the Soudan area in May, 1921 and was married to Louis Russ on June 5, 1921. The couple had one son, Louis Jr., who died in infancy. Mrs. Russ was preceded 'in death by her husband, Louis in June, 1966 and by a sister, Mrs. John (Mary) Za-vodnick, who passed away in the same Hospital on July, 16, 1973. Survivors include a number of nephews and nieces and a host of friends.
To the families of deceased Frank Planton and Mrs. Terezija Russ our deepest sympathy and prayers.
After 40 degree below zero weather on New Year’s Day, and cold weather the following week-there has been a let-up and as I write this the sun is shining and the snow is melting on the rooftops forming icicles on the eaves — and the temperature is just around 32 degrees — SPRING IS ON THE WAY.
BARBARA YAPEL,
Reporter
Hello ladies. We want to wish a belated happy wedding anniversary to Mr. & Mrs., Frank Legan on their 65th! We hear they had a Mass at their daughter Frances Tomsic’s home. We wish them many more happy, healthy years together.
To all our Birthday girls, happy returns of the day. Frances Legan, Mary Lipnos and Mary Hočevar. Sorry, Mary, we hear you aren’t feeling so well, but we hope you have a nice birthday and get well soon.
Also, to our other sick members, get well wishes and we’re remembering you in our prayers namely, Agnes Cercak and Mary Prhne. Sr. (my darling mother-in-law).
To our former member goes our deepest sympathy on the loss of her husband George, that is Vickie Pote-pan in Fontana, Calif.
As your reporter, ladies, please call me with some good news I always like to hear and write up for Zarja. Bless you all.
MARY LOU PRHNE No. 43, MILWAUKEE, WIS.
The January meeting was held at the Lily Club with a very good attendance. Our branch keeps a record of all the members who attend each month and at the end of the year an award is given to that member. In January, 15 members received Secretary Booklets for attending five or more meetings, which means they attended half the meetings of the year.
Our bowling tournament was discussed and we are in need of score-markers. If you know of anyone contact Mitzi Mohorko or Yours Truly. A social evening will be held on Saturday, March 30th for members and bowlers and we will need food donations.
Get well wishes and prayers for all shut-ins and may God restore their health, especially our spiritual advisor, Father Claude Okorn. Here’s hoping he will soon be released from the hospital and his most important medication must be rest and quiet.
At this time I also wish to express our sincere sympathy to Fr Claude on the death of his dea. father Dec. 4th. May God grant him eternal rest and happiness in heaven
Sincere sympathy to a very dear person, Kathy Champa and John on the recent death of her father at the age of 95 years. May he rest in peace.
The son of Mr. & Mrs. Siehafer,
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PRAY LONG, BUT WITH FEW WORDS
In Saint Luke's Gospel, Jesus tells a parable “about the need to pray continually and never lose heart.” (Luke
18,	1) God doesn’t like prayers that end. If prayer is his life in us, and if it's the expression of the desires of faith, hope and charity that he unceasingly elicits in our souls, it obviously has to be continual.
There's no need to “babble as the pagans do, for they think that by using many words they will make themselves heard.” (Matthew 6, 7) Acualiy, too many words kill prayer. Take, for example, a child who goes and sits qu;etly in a corner of his parish church. The silence soon fiils him with peace, and the all-pervasive presence nourishes and uplifts him. Then a grown-up enters, spots him and asks, “What are you doing?”
"Nothing.”
“Say a Hail Mary, then.”
So he recites it and leaves immediately because the words have killed prayer. They kill us, too, whereas realities feed us, So do words if they’re real; but, all too often, they’re empty and so drained of meaning that we say them without thinking.
Our words hide things instead of revealing them. Say we come upon a flower, a bird or an insect we've never seen before. We observe it intently and are amazed at what we discover. Then, unfortunately, we remember its name — an old, familiar one. From that moment on, we stop observing the object; because we think we know it, we stop knowing it.
To pray, we have to relearn words and come to ap-pieciate their values; we have to pray long, but with few words. That's how Jesus prayed. Though he continued right through the night, all the prayers we have from him ate extremely short. He simply repeated them over and over. We, too, must do that; pray for a long time, until the words take on significance and we say them intelligently.
SCHOLARSHIP FUND Financial Report
Deat Contributors:
One of our greatest contributions to the encouragement of our young members is the help we can give them through the Scholarship Fund. 71 students have benefitted financially since 1949. We sincerely wish all of them success in their respective careers.
It is with deep appreciation that we again thank all of you who have contributed to this well-supported Scholarship Fund. In presenting our financial report, we would like to give special recognition to those who contributed since July 27, 1973;
Balance on hand July 27, 1973;	$15,891.52
December 31, 1973:
Jennie Feme: Cleveland, Ohio
in memory of Albina Metz and Anton Sternisha 10.00 Mi. and Mrs. Ken Odorizzi; Washington, D.C.,
in memory of Ignatius Kastelec; Joliet, III. 10.00 Jean L. Draksler; Homer City, Pa.
in memory of Theresa Zallar	10.00
Freda H. Michelitch; Washington, D.C.	10.00
Dr. and Mrs. Frank J. Kern; Euclid, Ohio	35.00
Jennie Feme; Cleveland, Ohio
in memory of Joseph Zorman	10.00
Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Leskovar; Chicago, III.
in memory of Mary Shinkonya; Ely,	Minn.	10.00
Mary Bostian; Euclid, Ohio
in memory of Mary Shikonya	5.00
and Mrs. Leopold Humar; Chicago, III. in memory of Mary Shikonya	$15.00
Mr. and Mrs. Emil Stenger; W. Aliquippa, Pa.
in memory of Mary Steklasa	5.00
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Rosandich; Ely, Minn.
in memory of Mary Shikonya	10.00
Mr. and Mrs. Anton Praznik; Akron, Ohio	5.00
Mcrie Skulj Beck: Cleveland, Ohio
in memory of Anne Brule; Milwaukee, Wis.	5.00
John and Marie Prisland; Sheboygan, Wis.
in memory of John Sever; Chicago,	III.	15.00
“ranch No. 20, in memoriam for
Julia Turk	1.00
Ursula Skubic	5.00
In memory of Mary Schmidberger; Joliet, III.
Joliet Branch No. 20 Cadets:	10.00
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ancel; Joliet, III.	5.00
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Erjavec; Joliet,	III.	3.00
Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Pucel; Joliet,	III.	2.00
Mary Ivanich; Joliet, III.	5.00
Bianch No. 32; Euclid, Ohio	10.00
John and Marie Prisland; Sheboygan, Wis.
in memory of Antonia Gornik, Chisholm, Minn. 10.00 Branch No. 50; Cleveland, Ohio	58.00
Cynthia Jagodnik, a 1973 Scholarship winner, made a lovely picture of colored felt flowers on a black background. She requested it be given away and the above amount was benefitted.
Interest income from investments and savings:
South West State Bank; Sheboygan, Wis.	$115.00
Kohler Co.; Kohler, Wis.	157.50
St. John Hospital; Joplin, Mo.	175.00
Anchor Savings and Loan; Madison, Wit.	102.51
Total income July 27 to Dec. 31, '73:
$814.01
Total Balance	$16,705.53
DISBURSEMENTS:
Scholarships paid:
Natalie Kastigar; Branch No. 14 (1972 winner)
2nd payment	$100.00
1973 winners; 1st payments:
Ediyn Frances Micklich; Branch No. 3	100.00
Lucille Marie Petrich; Branch No. 100	100.00
Mary Jo Kromar; Branch No. 25	100.00
Cynthia Denise Jagodnik; Branch No. 50	100.00
Rudolph Pucel; Branch No. 20	100.00
Scholarship Memorial and Contribution Cards:	138.00
For postage to mail Memorial Cards:	9.25
Total disbursements July 23 to Dec. 31, '73:	$747.25
Balance on hand December 31, 1973:	$15,958.28
Respectfully submitted,
HERMINE M. DICKE, Sec.
S.W.U. Scholarship Com. Sec.
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS! state President of Penna-New York
April 15, 1974 is the deadline for returning the required application material for a Slovenian Women's Union Scholarship. If you are qualified and interested piease write immediately for application information to Mrs.. Hermine Dicke, 3717 Council Crest; Madison, Wis., 53711.
You are elegible for a scholarship if you are:
1. A graduating high school senioi intending further education at an accredited college, university or technical institute.
2. A member of the Slovenian Women's Union for at least three yars preceding application.
Only one scholarship can ever be granted to members of £.ny one family and no Branch can receive a scholarship for two successive years. Also, only one sholarship can be granted to applicants of the same Branch during any particular year.
Five scholarships will again be awarded this year at $200.00 each.
We are sorry to report that the correspondence since last August with several reliable sources regarding a scholarship winner to attend an educational institution in Slovenia has been	disappointing.	No such offer	can	be
made at this time.	We sincerely	hope that successful
arrangements will be realized in 1975.
Sincerely,
S.W.U. Scholarship Committee Mrs. Marie Prisland, Pres. Mrs.	Fanika Humar
Mrs. Mary Bostian	Mrs.	Hermine Dicke,	Sec.
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MARCH 28 — COMBINED BRANCHES OF CLEVELAND MEETING, St. Clair Rec. Center, 1 p.m.
MAR 30 - 31 — MIDWEST BOWLING TOURNEY, Milwaukee, Wis.
APRIL 21 — CARD PARTY, Br. 12, Milwaukee, Wise.
APRIL 25 — CARD PARTY, Br. 55, Girard, Ohio
MAY 6 — COMMEMORATIVE MASS, Dawn Choral Group, St. Christine's Church, 7 p.m.
MAY 8 — 45th ANNIVERSARY OF BR. 28, Calumet, Mich.; also Mother’s Day Party
MAY 29 — ANNUAL CARD PARTY, Dawn Choral Group, Euclid Park Clubhouse
JUNE 21 — REUNION OF ALL OHIO DRILL TEAM CADETS, Cleveland, Ohio
DEC. 28 — FOURTH S. W. U. DEBUTANTE COTILLION BALL S.N.D., St. Clair, Cleveland, Ohio
This is my	first report and	I extend my best wishes
to	the National	officers and Spiritual Advisor for health
and continued progress for our organization.
The year 1973 was for me a little different as I was e.ected as State President. I also attended the National Convention held in Chicago last May.
Branch 26	had a good year.	In May we held a luncheon	which was	a great success	and helped to build up
our treasury., During the year we signed up 11 new members in Class B and 7 Juniors. We lost 3 members in death. Altho this year is quite young, we have already lest another member.
Our meetings are not held during January and February as the weather is too unpredictable at this time of year. Also, July and August are warm months and many members go on vacations, so we dispense with meetings then also. The meetings thru the year are well-attended and it is really nice to see such a large group together.
We also had a State Convention Oct. 14th, 1973 which was hosted by Br. 67, Bessemer, Pa. It was well-attended and the program was very nice. For the year 1974, Br. 96 in Universal will host the State Convention on Oct. 6th. I know it will be as successful as our other conventions.
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SOPHIE MAGAYNA,
State President, Ohio-Michigan
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Br. 16, So. Chicago, III. will •J be happy indeed if all members,
•J their families and friends, attend •; a special “Games Party” on . % March 24th, at St. George’s hall, ^ =1 9546 S. Ewing Ave. beginning jl ^ at 2:30 p.m. See you there.
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ed. May he soon recover. One of our juveniles, Donna Prijic is now at home recuperating. Received word that Mrs. Kolar is recovering very well. Good luck and take care.
Ann Rebernisek is again at home; she was out of town visiting her sister who is ill. Hope your sister will recover soon, Ann.
Congratulations are in order for several members. My granddaughter, Kyle Mary who is 5J years old is one of them. On Feb. 3rd the Variety Club of Milwaukee held a telethon in support of the Epilepsy Clinic at Mt. Sinai Medical center and she went around the neighborhood and collected $8 to deposit in the "fishbowl” at the Marc Plaza Hotel- Comedian Arte Johnson and Maureen McCormick of the TV show, “The Brady Bunch” led the charity event.
Another very dear and active member, Rose Schubert, recording secretary of the last Wisconsin State Convention is to be commended for her thorough work and explanation. An excellent job, Rose, and thank you.
Mr. & Mrs. Wenzel Dvornik, Jr. took top honors Sunday at the Wisconsin Kennel Club show on their Brittany spaniel champion "Reds Revenge”. Excellent work, Betty, you are a superb trainer in dogs. Betty and her husband are in the real estate business.
Betty's mother, Mrs. Fanny Cerar is still on the accident list. She fell sometime ago. We miss you both at our meetings.
Joe and Agnes Bachun celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Best wishes to the jubilarians for many, many more years.
Birthday greetings and best wishes to all celebrants in the month of March. Have a happy St. Patrick’s Day!
ROSE KRAEMER,
Secretary
No. 50, CLEVELAND, OHIO
Jan. meeting was well- attended with 65 members. Thanks for remembering to start the year right by Paying dues. We had installation of officers with Prances Seitz' guidance in her awe-inspiring words of confidence and good will towards helping to keep our togetherness in work and Play.
Welcome to our new members, Mary Tekavec, Jane Sweeney, Rose Jalovec, Loretta Koss, Sylvia Samsa, Olga Hackenberry and Ellen Tofant. To members who can’t attend meetings, note a change was necessary tor the deceased members’ offering, 't was raised to $15 for flowers or monetary gift.
Mary Chesnik, our sewing enthusiast, surprised and cheered up the 77 persons living at the Slovene Home for the Aged with a contribution of a home-made purse with zipper for each and every one. We're proud of you, Mary.
Our deepst sympathy to Virginia Mlack who lost her beloved mother, Mrs. Chervan of Branch 10. Also, Rose Petac’s husband who died in December. May their souls rest in Peace.
Get well greetings and speedy recovery to Mary Champa who had Pnuemonia, Jo Debelak at home on Parkgrove, Jerry Plavcan, another heart attack ^nd Jane Somrak, an eye operation. We have you in our thoughts.
Thanks to the seven members who baked those delicious pastries and to ^he kitchen helpmates who gave their t'me in preparing the table.
We thank the members who donated any gifts towards the 25 “project tor free."
Happy Birthdays in February and ^arch to all members. Don’t forget
attend our meetings and enjoy your birthdays more.
Happy sunshine to Albina Ulle and •fane Novak in Florida.
Mrs. Velma Gricar was presented w'th another grandson, Christopher
Lawrence who will join his brother, Anthony James as a junior member of our branch.
Happy and healthy days ahead to all our members and may God help and guide us each day.
SOPHIE KOPLAN
No. 52, KITZVILLE, MINN.
The seating of our officers took place at the January meeting. Altho there hasen't been any change in the officers nor in the by-laws, we conducted the usual ceremony. The readings were short and the monthly expenditure also was calculated and reported. Officers are:	President, Jo-
sephine Oswald, Secretary-Treasurer, Rose Chiodo, Vice-President, Dorothy Russo, Recording Secretary, Rose Trombly.
We had two sick members, sisters Angeline Russ and Pauline Germ who were both patients at the Hibbing General Hospital. We hope and pray they both have speedy recoveries.. God bless you both and hope that you will be amongst us soon.
We initiated our new member, sister, Bernice Bonacci. Hope that more will join us and wish that you will be enjoying our meetings. We will try to make you all welcome.
Our meeting was again closed by prayer led by the president, Josephine Oswald. We then went on to the social of the evening at which time the officers were hostesses. Cards were played and high was awarded to sisters Jennie Crea, Theresa Montcalm, Low to Frances Jerkovich, Gertrude Kochevar and in Bridge, High to Celia Politano, and Mildred Barbatto. “B” winners were Ann Mansfield, Ivana Prelesnik and door prize to Margaret Andrican.
We had a most pleasant evening and now are looking forward to seeing you all at the next meeting at the Little Grove on the first Wednesday of March. Start collecting your unwanted items as plans are now in the making for the white elephant sale soon.
May God bless you all and keep you in the best of health until we meet again.
GERTRUDE KOCHEVAR,
Reporter
No. 54, WARREN, OHIO
The meetings for our group have been scheduled for the third Tuesday of April at the home of Elsie Persin, 546 Bevedere N.E. and for May, our annual Mother-Daughter Party, the place will be announced in the next issue of Zarja.
Our winter has been mild so far and we still don’t get more members to come to the meetings. Please come to the next one and enjoy yourself with us. We had a Mass for the spiritual welfare of our members shortly after Christmas and the attendance was POOR — very disheartening!
Our Christmas meeting at the home of our president, Josephine Kassan, was a lovely affair. We had a covered dish dinner and just a swell time. J’osie is a great hostess and it was very enjoyable for all of us.
We still have several members in nursing homes, Mary Tomsich, Mary Veverka and Anne Horvath. It would be nice if you could visit them sometime. Our dear faithful member. Millie Habich is now in a Mercer, Pa., nursing home and misses all her friends from Warren very much.
Happy springtime to all. Soon it will be cleaning time and I don’t think any of us look forward to that!
JOANNE PONIKVAR, Se c ret a ry-T re a s u re r
No. 55, GIRARD, OHIO
Our Christmas party was held at the home of Tillie Cigolle with a very nice attendance. In addition to being a wonderful hostess, Tillie prepared the delicious dinner herseif. A gift exchange followed and everyone had a pleasant evening socializing and playing games. To all members, I hope each and everyone had a most enjoyable Christmas and New Year holiday.
Death has taken away two of our long time members, Mrs. Ann Krivac and Mrs. Mary Nigut. Sincere condolences from the branch to their bereaved families.,
Mary Kristin and Sophie Cekuta spent the holidays at the home of Joanne Twaddle and her husband and family. Joanne is a daughter of Mary Kristin and the late Jake Kristin.
Barbara Umeck is now at home convalescing after having major surgery in the North Side Hospital. Hope you’re feeling much better Barb and may the very best of health soon return.
Marie Cvetnik visited her son and family in Eden Prairie, Minn., during the holidays.
Wedding bells will ring for Judi Juvančič and Steve Forte this coming July 6th. The bride to be is the daughter of Dr. Richard and Rose Juvančič.
Congratulations to Nettie and John Juvančič who became grandparents for the first time as their son, James and wife, Penny, became parents of a
Happy belated birthday to those celebrating their days in Jan. and Feb. namely Sophie Kren. Barbara Popovich, Rose Krempasky, Betty Mahovs-ky, Beatrice 3rayer, Tillie Cigolle and our juvenile member, Armand Spano, Jr.
It's a little early but I would like to mention that our branch is holding a card party on April 25th. Chairlady of the affair is Nancy Dombrosky and co-chairlady is Mary Kristin. It will be held at the Girard Slovenian Home and the public is cordially invited to attend. Don’t forget the date.
Congratulationst to our grandson, Steven Poipovich. He won a trophy for first place in his Den in the Pinewood Car Derby and runner up in the whole Pack. He is a member of the Cub Scouts at St. Dominic's School in Youngstown.
Ladies, don't forget to attend the meetings.
FRANCES HRIBAR
No. 63, DENVER, COLO.
Regular monthly meeting was held Jan. 27th and officers were elected as follows: Adelaide Glavbitz, President, Cecilia Kreiling, Vice-President, Angie Wortman, Secretary-Treasurer; Millie Heath, Recording Secretary, Mary Johns and Agnes Pogline, Auditors.
After business was concluded, a nice lunch was prepared by Josephine Siegworth and it was enjoyed by all. Also, “B”.
Would be nice to see more members attend our monthly meetings.
Yours sincerely,
ADELAIDE GLAVBITZ, President
No. 67, BESSEMER, PA.
We had a wonderful turnout at our 38th Anniversary Banquet held Feb. 3rd at the Croatian Club.
We also wisned congratulations to our oldest members, Mrs. Mary J. Zo-rinich, Mrs. Louise Serjak and Mrs. Pauline De Lost, a Zarja member. May God bless each of you with good health and keep you with us a long time.
Also, some of our charter members were present: Mmes. Mary Snezic Frances Pitchentino, Kathie Herbolich
—	who was in the kitchen as one of our cooks. Celi Hulia was home due to illness. Hope she gets well quickly. Also, Ruby Medich could not make the dinner due to a previous committment.
We would like to wish Blanch Ber-
gles Morse, who was one of the charter members, our best for a speedy recovery. She is very sick and confined at the hospital. We all are remembering ner with a prayer and wish God to help her every way he can. "He moves in strange ways”.
Also, we wish to express our sympathy to Viola Mehocic and her family on the loss of her mother. May she rest in peace. She will be missed very much.
At this writing, Kathleen Novad is in the hospital for surgery. We all wish her a speedy recovery, too. Heard that Mildred Slosser had heart surgery and is getting along fine with a pacemaker.
To the shut-in members, a get well wish. Happy birthday to Ann Novad, Kathie Herbolich, Kathy Novad, Ann Chaney — all February birthdays and best also to any we may have missed.
Meeting is the first Sunday of the month — please remember also to pay your dues. Be an active member. When asked to do something for the lodge, do it. Don’t be the one to say, ‘‘let some-one else doe it!" then criticize if things are not to your liking.
We are trying to do our best, but we sure need help from you all. Don’t make fun behind ones back — you have as much right to express yourselves as it is your lodge as the rest of us.
See you at our next meeting. God bless every one of you and keep you safe. Till we meet again.
MARY PERCIC, Sec’y & Reporter
No. 68, FAIRPORT HARBOR, OHIO
Now that the New Year has come in with a bang, our lodge is also starting out that way.
A little old business has got to be told. In December we had our yearly Christmas Party. It was such a success that it was decided that we should get together like this more often.
To Irene Nosse' husband Tony we extend our thanks for bringing his accordion and helping our Christmas Party be so festive. Albina Mohner, who is also a member of our lodge, and does catering, cooked and served our dinner and I will say she really outdid herself for us. Such a delicious dinner, and all anyone could possibly eat. We also had a gift exchange. Then Tony played his accordion and we all sang Christmas Carols in American and Slovenian. It was a wonderful evening.
We had our election of officers for the coming year and they are as follows: Pres. Rose Bradack, Vice-
Pres. Jennie Mohorocic, Sec. & Treas. Frances Ulle, Rec. Sec. Molly Juzna, Auditors, MO'liy Juzna, Mary Grzely, Rose Bradack, Amer. Rep. Frances Ulle, Slovenian Rep. Angela Godec, Sargeant of arms — Jennie Troha. Our Spiritual Advisor: Fr. Geo. Oley-neyk. To Loretta Vandervort we send our heartiest congratulations on the birth of her baby girl on Christmas Eve and she truly was the greatest gift of all. The baby was named Mary Beth.
On a sad note we have to report the death of Anna Svigel, she was one of our oldest and dearest members and was a charter member of our lodge. To Rose Svigel her daughter-in-law and Angela Godec her sister we extend our deepst sympathy. May God in his mercy and love grant her eternal rest and peace.
Our meeting in January was well attended. Projects were outlined and one project in particular we do have to fulfill and that is to make Blood and Rice sausages. We must do an excellent job Decause a large number of people are always asking us when we plan to make them. Jennie Mohorocic has charge of this everytime and with' ut her we’d be lost, and even if I do say so myself they really are the best. So once again may I wish everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year to you all.
FRANCES ULLE, Reporter
No. 73, WARRENSVILLE HGTS, OHIO
As per the personal reminder of our beloved National President, Mary Bos-tian, as well as the officers of Branch No. 73, I wish to inform all members, active or inactive, to do all they possibly can to secure new memberships. Please contact your friends, neighbors and relatives, and give them information regarding the many phases of charitable work our branch is involved in, the sincere and lovely group of ladies who comprise our branch who are always ready to comfort at the time of sickness or sorrow, and last but riot least the sociable evenings planned throughout the year besides a night out with the ladies at our monthly meetings. So, let us all get “on the ball" so to speak, and make this membership drive one to remember.
Our Secretary, Louise Epley, reports that dues have been coming in slightly better than previously, and trusts that this improvement will continue to grow.
Ann Grae, Margarita Franchini, Irene Chase, Josephine Turk and Eugenia Novotny, all had perfect atten-
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Since CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE is usually featured around St. Patrick's Day with special sales in most supermarkets it is most appropriate to publish Mrs. Anne Kompare's me'hod of preparing this delicious boiled dinner.
Corned beef actually has nothing to do with corn, but got its name in Anglo-Saxon times when a granular salt the size of English grain was called corn and their so-called corn was used to process the beef. The meat is placed in a heavy salt solution for some 48 hours and thus becomes "corned".
To cook corned beef, wash the meat thoroughly under running water to remove surface brine then cover well with hot water and simmer for about
3 to 4 hours depending on size until a fork can penetrate to the center.
CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE
4 pounds brisket corned beef
1 package onion soup mix or 1 large whole onion, sectioned
6	whole peppercorns ■t medium clove of garlic
*	bay leaf 4 whole cloves
® carrots, whole or cut into 2 inch pieces
® or more medium-size potatoes 1 large head of cabbage cut in wedges
3 tablespoons flou'
^ tab'espoons water
Rinse corned beef thoroughly under rUnning water and place in a large p°t or dutch oven. Add more water than just to cover meat since some c°rned beef is more salty than others, ^dd onion or soup mix and season' Cover and simmer for 3 hours, “ernove meat from broth and cover W|th foil. Add potatoes and carrots broth and cook for about 10 to *5 minutes. Pick out the bay leaf and °ther spices with a slotted spoon be-f°re thickening the broth. To thick-®n: combine water and flour and gradually add to broth; stirring. (The . r°th is not thickened too much; just enough not to be runny. The r°th is thickened so it does stick to
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the vegetables — potatoes would be sort of dry otherwise.) Cook for about two or three minutes. Lastly add cabbage wedges and cook until cabbage is tender. Place sliced meat and vegetables on a heated platter or serve separately. A large spoon can be placed on platter so that some of the broth can be spooned over the food, or the broth can be served in a separate dish. Mustard and horseradish is available in a divided dish, if desired, for those who prefer added condiments. Serves 6 to 8.
Note: Anne enjoys serving Corned Beef and Cabbage with Vienna or French Bread, a salad of romaine lettuce, sliced tomatoes, rings of green pepper and a wine dressing and tops it off with homemade applestrudel.
Mrs. Anton Praznik of Branch No.
6,	Barberton, Ohio kindly sent her delicious recipes for CORN BREAD and moist APPLE SQUARES.
CORN BREAD
3	well beaten eggs 1 cup dairy sour cream § cup corn oil
1 cup creamed corn (8 % ounce can)
1 cup corn meal flour 1 teaspoon caking powder ’/4 teaspoon salt
1	cup yellow corn meal
Beat eggs. Combine first four ingredients and beat to mix well. Add baking powder and salt to flour. Add to egg mixture. Mix in the corn meal. Bake in 375 degree preheated oven in a well greased 9 x 13 inch pan for about 30 to 35 minutes until well browned. Cut :nto squares and serve piping hot with butter.
APPLE NUT SQUARES
3 eggs
1 % cups sugar
1 cup cooking oil
2 cups unsifted all purpose flour 1 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon 14 teaspoon salt
4 to 6 tart apples, pared and sliced 1 cup chopped nuts
Blend together eggs, sugar and oil. Sift together the flour, soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir into egg mixture. Fold in the apples and the nuts. Bake in a greased 9 x 13 inch pan at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Cool; cut in
squares and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
LIME CUCUMBER MOLD
One small package lime gelatin
One cup boiling water
One (12 oz.) carton cottage cheese
One cup mayonnaise
Two tablespoons grated onion
Three teaspoons lemon juice
One medium-size cucumber, diced
Combine gelatin and water. Add cottage cheese, mayonnaise. Add grated onion, lemon juice and diced oucum-ber. Pour in small mold and chill. Recipe doubles well for larger salad.
HOW TO PREPARE:
1. Melting chocolate: Put chocolate in double boiler or small bowl. Set over hot (not boiling) water. Melt. Remove chocolate from bowl with rubber scraper.
2. Souring milk or cream: Put 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice into oup. Fill with sweet milk or cream. Let stand a few minutes.
3. Dates, marshmallows: For ease in cutting, use scissors. Dip scissors in water occasionally to prevent sticking.
4. Fresh mushrooms: Wash mushrooms gen+ly. (Never soak). Trim off spots. S'ice whole mushrooms down through stems. Saute in butter. Use for sauce, stuffing, etc.
5. Chopping or mincing onion: Peel onion. Cut off end slice. Cut downward into tiny squares then cut crosswise in thin slices.
6. Cubes, croutons: Trim and cut bread into cubes. For croutons, toast bread cubes in slow oven until golden. Melt butter; add cubes and toss to coat.
PASTIME:
Dress should be tight enough to show you are a woman, but loose enough to show you are a lady.
MILK has all five nutrients: proteins, minerals, vitamins, fats and carbohydrates. Sugar has only one
—	carbohydrates.
Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can read. Mark Twain.
Have a good day! If you meet someone who ;sn't smiling — SMILE!
Fondly,
HERMINE 13
EDITH BRINGS POETRY TO HER PROSE...
A perfect day in California
No. 100, FONTANA, CAL.
Here it is that time again, mushroom gathering season. I went into the fields about four blocks from my home to see how the mushroom situation was this year and in the midst of my gathering I stopped and looked about me. The mountains just above were covered a brilliant white with a deep blanket of snow. The skies were so blue that it looked unreal and the sun was shining so brightly even the grazing sheep nearby, at least a thousand of them, seemed to know that this was a special day. The weather was balmy and I didn’t even need a sweater. .. here in the middle of January! I was so impressed by the beauty around me that I bowed my head in reverence. Too often we take the days for granted and neglect to thank God for the beauty that surrounds us. I picked up my bucket of mushrooms and drove home in deep thought and coming into the driveway, again, I took a look
at the snow-capped mountains, then glanced over the yard to see the flowers in full bloom. God was indeed in His heaven performing yet another miracle.
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Mary Jasina was elected president of our group this year. Jean Kurilich is vice-president, Mary Omaits is treasurer and Dorothy Ptetrich is recording secretary. Gertrude Rupert and Marie Arneson are auditors and yours truly, reporter.
Frank Horzen is a candidate in the Mayoral race in Fontana. Let’s all get in and vote for Frank, he will do a good job and besides, it would be nice to have a Slovenian Mayor! We’d like to see his wife become "Mrs. Mayor”, too.
Frances Pavsek is in St. Bemadine’s Hospital; we wish her well and in a hurry. Dorothy Petrich is feeling bet* ter now and we hope she continues in good health.
I	want to apologize to Jennie Stampfel for not including her in the roster of our ill friends. She’s a lot better now and on the road to recovery.
Sincere condolences are extended to Victoria Potepan on the loss of her husband. Our prayers are with you at this time. Victoria, and we who have lost husbands are fully cognizant of your grief.
Birthday celebrants for the month of Feb. were Dorothy Petrich, Teresa Paro, Josephine Ponzo, Dierdri Dis-taler, Mary Glad, Anna Kokalj, Agnes Morris and Yours Truly. May God grant us all many more healthy and happy birthdays. May we be enriched in the knowledge that even though we have added another year, a few more wrinkles, more white hair and a few more pounds, we are still young in heart and prepared to embrace each God-given day.
EDITH DRAWENEK
dance during the year 1973. Congratulations, ladies!
Our President, Kay Yuratovac and Eugenia Novotny were our birthday girls for the month of January. We all wish you both many more birthdays to come.
Sorry to report that Irene Chase has been hospitalized for the past month, and at this writing is feeling somewhat better. We all wish Irene a speedy recovery.
We are also very sorry to report that member Margarita Franchini’s beloved Mother, and Eugenia Novotny’s beloved Father passed away in January. You and your families, dear ladies, have the heartfelt sympathy of all our members, and they shall be remembered in our prayers. May they rest in peace!
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Dular (Ann) celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary in Sarasota, Florida, where they now make their home. Congratulations to both of you and many more years of happiness to come.
Richard Epley, son of Mr. & Mrs. Lee Epley (Louise), and Jeannette Nemeth, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Edward Nemeth, were united in marriage January 12th at Gesu Church, with a reception following at the Somerset
Inn for the immediate families. The bride’s brother who is a Jesuit Father came in from Detroit to marry the young couple. Congratulations to the newlyweds and also to their parents!
It just came to my attention, that member Lottie Timko’s beloved mother-in-law also passed away in January. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family Lottie, and your loved one shall also be remembered in our prayers.
MILDRED D. ROBERTS,
Reporting Secretary
No. 95, SO. CHICAGO, ILL.
I	feel that I should take time out at least once a year, to evaluate the direction that our branch is taking, and how our members are performing. For instance, the entire membership must be motivated to try to attend one meeting at least, like when you have a birthday and bring along a cake so that we may celebrate it properly. Ask yourself, how many times have I done just that. How many of you have reported any change of address or other changes such as your beneficiary? Are you behind on your dues? Perhaps you have a loved one who is ill, or celebrating
an anniversary or other celebrations, Remember, we do care. Call me at 815-485-2603 and let me know. Last but not least, we have a membership drive on and are giving away a $25 bond to the first one who enrolls the most members. Let’s get busy and ■look around us and see who would like to join our group.
Best wishes to the following March celebrants: Catherine Alfirevich, Manda Dosen, Karen and Helen Golich, Ann Granich. Elaine Grankowski, Cecelia Isek, Mary Jurko, Lucy Kopilash, Rose Nowicki, Ann Pave, Ann Pearson, Rose Mary Perpich, Catherine Placzkowski, Helen Repaich, Dorothy Slaczka, Viola Spitz, Eva Starcevich, Josephine Za-dro, Marie Zeffiro, Rose Marie Bud-selich, Kathleen Rose Quinn, Mary Childs, Shirley Duich, Catherine Ann Hanson, Virginia Pilarski, Virginia Kwiatkowski and our new member Beverly Diane Krapenc. We welcome you Beverly!
Plan to attend our April 3rd. meeting, when we will have a fashion show presented by American Airlines. Tickets will be $1.50.
Bring along a friend and have an evening of fun. See you then! And, a happy St. Patrick’s Day to all of our Irish members and friends.
MILDRED JAMES
MARIE PRISLAND
OH, TA SVET
Sodobni časi
Naša Amerika gre skozi dobo najvažnejših časov. Dogodki dalekosežnega pomena gredo mimo nas v naglici, da jim komaj sledimo. Kar je danes novica, je čez par dni že stara reč. V teku je vretje iz naše stabilnosti in navad v nekaj novega, nevidnega. Kakšna bo bodočnost?
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Vsi se pritožujemo nad vedno višjimi cenami in inflacijo, ko je dolar vreden čimdalje manj. Napoveduje se nam depresija, ki bo nastala vsled tega, ker imamo vsega Preveč; — preveč avtomobilov, preveč denarja, preveč razkošnosti, preveč pijače, preveč hrupne zabave, itd.
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Vsi smo prezaposljeni! Nimamo časa, da bi kaj posebno dobrega storili za svojega bližnjega. Ni časa za °bisk starih prijateljev. Težko je dobiti koga, ki bi postre-ge! bolniku, ali popazil na otroka, ali pri hiši kaj malega popravil. Za veliko delo še dobimo ljudi, za majhno popravilo pa slišimo, "kdo se bo s tem badral?”
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Ali popolno blagostanje res prinaša vso srečo in vesele? — Ko sem se poročila sva z možem kupila že rablje-n° peč in nekaj pohištva. Pozneje sva toliko prihranila, da sva kupila lepo "zofo”. Te sem bila tako vesela, da sem °d sreče plesala po sobi. Sedajna nevesta mora takoj 'nvet! srebrn pribor, fino posodo, spalno in družinsko sobo °Premljeno s pohištvom najnovejše mode, kubi njo pa tako, 'te takorekoč “sama kuha”. Nobenega veselega presenečenja ne bo v gospodijnstvu imela, ker ima vse, kar rabi in Potrebuje.
Iz Domovine
List DRUŽINA, ki izhaja v Ljubljani, je Slovencih v *dornstvu pred nekaj časa poročala:
Ljudje toliko tožijo, da doma ne morejo živeti in da pomankanje zaslužka žene v tujino, v zdomstvo. Marsikdo bi tudi doma v nekaj letih prislužil pralni stroj ali av*o, pa nima potrplenja. Ta nepočakanost požene marsi-^°6a po svetu, na resnična potreba ali brezposlenost. ^'ter zaslužek v devizah je skušnjava, ki se ji ne more vsak uPreti. In tako romajo otroci staršev, ki so stradali po kcncentracijskih taboriščih, spet v Nemčijo, da tam garajo
črna živina in opravljajo dela, za katera so tamkajšni domačini pregosposki. Garati doma ne gre, se ne spodobi! Prijeti za vsako delo — kaj pa mislite! In tako se dogaja, ^ delajo naši ljudje v okolščinah, ki bi jih doma z ogor-C€r|jem zavrnili.
Koliko naših ljudi se izšola doma, potem pa gredo sv°ie zmožnosti prodajat drugam in se tujina šopiri z deli ^nhovih rok. Denar in standard sta danes zlato tele, za stero se izplača živeti, zanj smo pripravljeni žrtvovati Vse: zapustiti in upostošiti svojo zemljo, njeno lepoto spre-n iti v puščavo, izprazniti svoja naselja, izvoziti "delovno
silo” fizično in duševno, zatajiti svoje slovenstvo in svojo vero. Niso se še zacelile rane, ki jih je prizadela zadnja vojna in ne posušile solze naših mater za tistimi, ki so umrli pod sovražnimi streli po taboriščih, komaj dorašča prva generacija rojena v svobodi, pa smo že pripravljeni pljuniti na vse tiste žrtve ki so jo rodile. Zato, da bi malikovali z.ato tele? Ali bodo otroci zdomcev še znali slovenske. če postanejo njihovi starši izseljenci? Ko se bodo po-žfcnili in pomožile na Nemškem, najbrž ne! čemu tudi! “Saj se ne izplača! Kam pa prideš s slovenščino!" Najbrž sc res ne izplača, saj smo tudi doma naš jezik do nespoznavnosti onesnažili z nepotrebnimi tujkami in tujo miselnostjo. Kma.u se bo morda že vsaka vaška branjarija imenovala "market” ali “boutique”, da bo zadoščeno naši nezdravi težnji po imenitnosti. Kajti to je tisto, da nas je sram samega sebe, sram naše "kmečkosti”, sram, da smo majhen narod — pa čeprav se tega ne zavedamo.
O kmetijah list piše:
O zgolj kmečkih krajih govorimo skoraj s pomilovanjem. če ne morejo dokazati svoje "naprednosti” vsaj z eno tovarno ali s turizmom, potem se jih že prime pečat zaostalosti. Govorimo o krizi našega kmetijstva in iščemo vseh mogočih zunajnih vzrokov zanjo. Ali pa so kdsj kmečki starši, ki so se jim otroci razbežali po svetu, da na starost samujejo na zapuščenem posestvu in nima kdo orati, ali so kdaj taki starši storili kaj, da bi otroci vzljubili delo na domači zemlji? Koiiko kmečkih očetov je kdaj govorilo svojim otrokom o lepih straneh kmečkega poklica, ko je človek sam svoj gospodar? “Le naj študirajo, le naj gredo v službo, v tovarno, da jim bo življenje lažje kot nam. Kmet biti se ne izplača. “Tako so govorili mnogi.
Tovarniško delo ni samo osem ur, saj mora vsakdo, ki stanuje daleč vsati istotako zgodaj kot kmet. Ali je res lažje stati po osem ur vsak dan na istem mestu ob stroju in ponavljati iste gibe, kot obdelovati polje, kjer je vsak leta: čas drugačen? Ali je res tako lahko dan za dnem stati v trgovini in streči izbirčnim strankam, ali pa sedeti v pisarni za okencem in odgovarjati na vedno ista vprašanja, nikoli videti sonca, ne zelenja, ne rož ne slišati ptičjega petja? Ali je res tak blagor živeti med betonskimi zidovi, v trušču velemestnega prometa?
Zdi se, da nas je obsedla misel, da se kmetovati več ne izplača, da od zemije ni mogoče živeti, da je bolje prepustiti njive v puščavo in pridelke uvažati, tudi tiste, ki smo jih nekoč izvažali in so bili vir narodnega dohodka. Nekaj ne more biti z nami v redu.
Počastitev
Uradno glasilo škofije v Kansas City-ju je objavilo sliko, življenjepis ter duševni doprinos naše blage šolske sestre M. Lavoslave Turk. Najbrž je to prva Slovenka tako
počastena.
Čestita sestra M. Lavoslava (učiteljica mojih otrok) v naših listih trosi DROBTINICE, ki jih poleg drugih zlasti željno prebirajo tisti, ki radi bolezni ne morejo v cerkev, da bi slišali božjo besedo, še dolgo let pišite, draga sestra!
Janko Rogelj, bivši clevelandčan, bivši glavni predsednik ugledne Ameriške Bratske Zveze, zgodovinar, pisatelj ter navdušen narodni delavec, ki je veliko pripomogel k odličnosti clevelandske slovenske naselbine, zdaj biva v rodnem kraju. Občina mesta Kranja je njegovo narodno dflo počastila s tem, da mu je za Novo leto poklonila ZBORNIK mesta KRANJA, znamenito 900 let staro knjigo o tem mestu.
Elsie Brager, odbornica sheboyganske podružnice in edina “lady alderman” ponovno kandidira v mestni svet. N.ma nobenega konkurenta. Zastopa največji trgovski dis-trikt mesta. Poklon odlični Slovenki!
DOPISI
ŠT. 2, CHICAGO, ILL.
Zopet je mesec naokoli in vsa društva se oglašajo z novicami. Tudi pri nas je precej novega. Na seji lo. januarja je gospod župnik Tomaž Hoge, ki je naš duhovni vodja, zaprisegel nov odbor. Nato pa je preds. Dr. Marija Bernik otvorila sejo. Zahvala se je vsem za zaupano ji predsedniško mesto. Predlagala je tudi program dela za vsak mesec skozi celo leto. Članice so program sprejele z velikim veseljem. In tukaj Vam vsem prav rada povem kaj bomo delale.
V mesecu feb. (ki je medtem že minil), bomo imele Valentinov dan združen z praznovanjem rojstnih dnevov vseh, ki imajo svoj praznik v mesecu jan., feb., in marcu. Vse najboljše želim vsem in mnogo zdravja. V naši sredi imamo dosti članic ki zelo rade delajo razna ročna dela, zato bomo imele v marcu nekakšno razstavo ročnih del. Vse, ki delate kaj, pridite in prinesite svoja ročna dela s seboj (kakršna koli). Bomo ena drugi povedale svoje Izkušnje. Vabljene ste vse, tudi tiste, ki rade vidite kakšno lepo ročno delo, ali pa bi se rade kaj naučile, če pa ima katera kakšno stvar, ki bi jo lahko darovala, pa jo bomo dale na razpolago za žrebanje. Za vse informacije pokličite B. Modic, Torej na veselo snidenje.
V aprilu je Velika noč. zato smo sklenile, da bomo imele svoj večer eden tedem preje, to je 4. aprila ob
7	zrečer. Na ta dan se bomo lahko naučile kako se peče dobra potica. Gospa žibert, ki je izvrstna kuharica, je obljubila, da nam bo povedala in pokazala vse ?krivrosti o dobri potici. Vse, ki se rade posladkate s koščkom potice ste prisrčno vabljene. Torej 4. april — POTICA KLIČE.
Mesec maj, pa je praznik vseh naših dobrih “mamic”. Tudi me bomo svoj večer preusmerile v praznovanje tega dne. Izvolile smo enoglasno, zaslužno članico našega društva, Lilian Putzell za: "MATI LETA”. Bog jo živi. Nato pa se bomo začele pripravljati za Zvezni dan v Lemontu. Pa o tem bom pisala več v prihodnji številki.
Se eno kratko obvestilo: vsi sestanki se pričnejo ob 7.30 uri. Pol ure pred začetkom pa je tajnica na razpolago vsem, ki bi rade poravnale letno članarino, ali pa imajo kakšno vprašanje. Upam, da se boste v čim večjem številu udeležiie vseh večerov.
Pozdravljene in na veselo snidenje.
BREDA MODIC
ŠT. 6, BARBERTON, OHIO
Na naši decemberski seji so bile izvoljene prejšnje odbornice:	Preds.
Jeannet Killoran, taj. Mary Lautar. Novo pa smo izvolile podpreds. Romana Kojnik in smo ji hvaležne, da je sprejela.
Na prvi seji v letu smo izvolile zaslužno mater leta, M. Stebly. Čestitke!
Žal imamo +udi žalostne novice. V bolnici je bi'a H. Šega, sedaj pa je P. Barberič, bivša podpreds. Obema želimo skorajšnje zdravje. Umrla pa je M. Gerbec v Fia., stara 73 let. Rojena je bila v Grahovem pri Cerknici v Sloveniji. Trpela je na mrtvoudu 20 let in čast velja njenemu možu, ki ji je bil vedno ob strani.
Prihodnja seja bo drugo nedeljo v maju, ko bo tudi počastitev mater leta. Zopet vabimo, da se seje udeležijo tudi sosestre iz Kenmora, saj je blizu nas.
Zadnje čase nam napovedujejo, da ne bo v izobilju ne kruha, ne moke, pa mi je prišlo na misel, kako je bilo pred mnogimi leti v Sloveniji: ko si šel v Ljubljano, si natrosil kuhanega fižola v žep za popotnico, ker kruha ni bilo. Ko dotični dospe v mesto, je začel fižol delovati, pa gresta dve mladi za njim in rečeta: tega bi treba dati v zapor. On se pa obrne in reče: ja denite ga kamor hočete, jaz sem ga “frej”.
Ostanite zdrave in zadovoljne v novem letu. Ena želja je najlepša toplega srca pozdrav v težkih urah vas ogreval, večno v duši bo ostal.
M. STRAŽIŠAR, zapisnikarica
ŠT. 10, CLEVELAND, OHIO
Pri naši podr. gre kar lepo naprej. Četudi je slabo vreme, se vseeno zberemo na naših sejah. Lansko leto smo izgubile 6 članic, toda letos smo že v prvem mesecu januarju izgubile članico Antonia Chervan. Sla je kidati sneg in jo je zadela kap. Naše globoko sožalje soprogu in ostali družini.
Dne 25. jan. ob 8 uri zvečer sta bila ubita na svojem domu, John in Frances Maček, ko je hišo zadel avion. Hčer Alice Puro iz Dallas, Texas in njena družina (pet otrok) je v globoki žalosti prišla na otožni pogreb, človeka globoko zaboli v srce tako tragična smrt. Družini globoko sožalje. Naj naše dobre članice počivajo v miru.
Naša januarska seja je šla kar po navadi. Slabo vreme je bilo, pa smo se navzlic temu zbrale. Kar dosti pisem sem prečitala od naših članic, ki so vsepovsod v Floridi, Californiji, kjer
se lepo sončijo. Vsekakor je lepo, da se spomnijo na nas.
Na prihodnji seji dne 10. marca ob
2	uri popoldne, bo srečna dobile lep afgan, zato pridite.
V	Slovenskem domu za ostarele imamo kar dosti članic, katerih se rade spomnimo in ji-m želimo zdravje.
Ko boste čitale ta dopis, bomo že v marcu in se bomo že pripravljali za solato saditi.
Bodite lepo pozdravljene.
SOPHIE MAGAYNA
ŠT. 14, EUCLID, OHIO
Kaj je novega v našem Euclidu in okoli nas? Zopet imamo malo snega. Mraza pa še ni prehudega, da bi vsaj ostalo tako, pa bo kratka zima.
Zadnji mesec je umrl pogrebnik JOSIP ŽELE, ki je bil dober podpornik vsem društvom in številnim organizacijam, katerim je pripadal tudi sam. Mnogo je prispeval vsem, pa tudi naši podružnici je mnogokrat pomagal. Zelo bo pogrešan, saj ni bilo zastonj kar je daroval, le dobra dela so šla z njim. Naj v Bogu počiva njegova duša. Prizadetim pa naše globoko sožalje.,
V	domu ostarelih je več naših članic. Ene so boljše, druge pa bolj slabe. Mrs. Kog je oslabela. Vse si želijo obiskov, zato če imate kaj časa, pridite jih obiskati.
Zadnji teden je bila na opepraciji članica Marija Gril iz Ženeve. Zdravje se ji zboljšuje. Bolane so bile obiskane po obeh Marijah Stražišar. Bolane obiskane so Mrs. Smrke, Mrs. Mary Gril in Mrs. Orizonja.
Dne 5. febr. je umrla Mrs. Dermastja. Bog ji daj večni mir in večna luč naj ji sveti. Ostali družini naše sožalje.
Na prihodnji seji bo trimesečno go-dovanje. Vabim vse! Mrs. Zajc (Tracy A ve.) je zopet postala stara mama, ko so pri sinu kupili sinčka. Naše čestitke!
Tega večera v društveno blagajno so darovale: Mary Valler, Rozi Klemenčič, Mary Kircher, Lojzka Mlinar, Jennie Žagar, Mary Guzeli, Jennie Ivančič, Mary Ukmar. Vsem se lepo zahvalim v imenu društva. Naj Vam Bog poplača na Vašem zdravju. Na pepelnično sredo smo imele sv. mašo ob 7 uri zvečer.
Našo sejo smo zaključile z molitvijo za vse umrle članice.
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Sv. Jožef — varuh cerkve
V marcu mesecu praznujeno velik praznik in sicer praznik sv. J"ožefa. Ker v Ameriki ni zapovedan praznik, ga kar preskočimo in zelo radi pozabimo nanj. Ker je njegov dan komaj dva dni za sv. Patrikom, o katerem toliko slišimo, je še veliko lažje, da nanj pozabimo. Vendar gleda cerkev v njem svojega posebnega zavetnika. Po mnenju papeža Leona XIII, ga je za zavetnika vesoljne Cerkve postavil Bog sam. Cerkev pa je to le razglasila. Ko je Bog določil sv. Jožefa za glavarja sv. družine, je postal njen zakoniti in naravni varuh. Nazareška družina je že vsebovala začetke nastajajoče Cerkve, namreč Kristusa kot pvorojenec božjih otrok, vseh kristjanov in deviško mater vseh udov skrivnostnega Kristusovega telesa. In kakor se je Marijino telesno materinstvo po njenem sinu Odrešeniku človeškega rodu, razširilo v duhovno materinstvo vseh ljudi, ki bodo deležni odrešenja, podobno se je Jožefovo očetovstvo nasproti deteta Jezusa razsteg-nilo na vse, ki bodo deležni odrešilnih milosti. Vse te je namreč odrešenje spet napravilo za božje posinovljenjce, za Kristusove brate in sestre, ki kot taki sestavljajo Cerkev, Kristusovo skrivnostno telo. Ker je Jožef Kristusov rednik in zakoniti oče ne more od svoje očetovske ljubezni in skrbi izločiti tistih, ki jih je Kristus napravil za svoje brate in sestre in za ude skrivnostnega telesa svojega.
Starodavno prepričanje Cerkve je, da je bil egiptovski Jožef, ki je toliko storil za starozavezno božje ljudstvo v njegovi stiski, predpodoba varuha sv. družine in njegovih na'og v tej nazareski družini, pa tudi v družini božjih otrok v naročju Cerkve. Velika je njegova moč, kljub temu da se zdi, da je zapostavljen ali pozabljen. Njegov praznik je 19. marca.
Mrs. Mary bchimubeiger, ki je preminula tik pred Božičem, je vzgojila družino, katera je neumorna v e^u jolietskih organizacij. St.. 20 je Ponosna na nje in jim je hvaležna za nJihovo navdušeno delo. Gornja slika je bila posneta ob priliki banketa 45 ®fr>ice podr., ko je priljubljena stara a*i obkrožena od hčerk in vnukinj: a1% in Judy Lovati, Genevieve Klain-Theresa Schmidberger in Agnes °Vati ter Lucy Schimdberger spredaj.
Na spodnji sliki je orkester Bob Dol-Gak’ v katerem igrata tudi Louis in e°rge Schmidberger.
ST- 17, WEST ALLIS, WISCONSIN
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jel ter smo se zopet vse clanice z veseljem oddahnile, da je št. 17 zopet v dobrih rokah ter da bodo zopet uspešno vodile za napredek Zveze.
Poročila tajnice, blagajnice ter predsednice smo z zanimanjem poslušale. Leto 1973 je *Dilo zelo uspešno za nas. Napredovale smo v vseh ozirih. Pomnožile smo ilanstvo. Proslavile 45 letnico ter konvencijo naše države Wis. Za praznike smo obdarile naše mlajše članice z božičnimi darili. Tudi kegljale smo uspešno. Imele smo lepo uspeli card party in druge priredbe, da nam je v ponos ter nas bodri, da bomo skušale napredovati tudi v tem letu. Za uspeh in toliko požrtvovalnega dela smo dolžne zahvalo predsednici, Marion Marolt ter njeni mami Marie Florjan, tajnici društva, ki delajo za Zvezo kot dve pridne čebelice. Seveda velja zahvala članicam, ki so vedno pripravljene pomagati z delom ter darovi. Ga. Schlosar nam je na seji prebrala pismo g. Franka Ermen-ca, v katerem se je prisrčno zahvalil za ploščo, katero smo mu podarile ob priliki banketa 45 letnice. Odlikovanje mu je bilo podeljeno v zahvalo za njegove velikodušne žrtve v denarju za šolninski sklad Slov. Ženske Zveze.
Seveda g. Ermenc jb zopet pridjal pismu ček za $100 za letošnje darilo. Bog vam povrni Mr. in Mrs. Ermenc.
Naj še čestitam preds. Marion Marolt, ki je bila imenovana v gl. odbor Zveze kot auditor.
Kot pretekla leta, smo sklenile, da bomo tudi letos imele 2 kartni zabavi, kakor tudi za bowling team itd. Zopet bomo imele polne roke dela in veselo srce, kar je seveda potrebno za uspeh.
Članica Bernardette Iverson se nahaja v bolnici. Molimo za njeno skorajšnje zdravje.
Prosim, da pokličete tajnico ali predsednico odbora, kadar katera zbo-
li.	Je res nerodno ko zvemo, ko je že zdrava, ali pa je že prepozno.
Ne pozabite priti na seje 3-tjo nedeljo v mesecu ob dveh popoldne v navadnih prostorih.
MARY MURN
ŠT. 20, JOLIET, ILL.
Naša prva seja v tem letu je bila zelo dobro obiskana. Zaprisežene po našem Msgr. M.J. Butala so bile vse ta stare odbornice. Nova odbornica je pa Mrs. Lynn Kortyak, vnukinja predsednice Emme Planinšek in hčerka
članice Bertha Hofer, katera je prevzela vodstvo za mladinski krožek. Zaprisežene so bile Mary Arambasich, katera je poznana fpzerka iz East Side in njena pomočnica, Barbara Midlock. Mary Arambasich je tudi dobila prize in Theresa Muhich, Fran Capitano, Louise Sega, Ann Sternisha in Lynn Kortyak.
Za prigrizek so preskrbele naše članice in odbornice in sicer: Mary Mi-helich, Marie Troutman, Marie Mal-nerich, Mary Ivanich in nova članica Mary Arambasich, katera je prinesia veliki koš dobrih flancetov.
Naše čestitke Helen in Toni Kam-bich, ki sta praznovala 40 letnico poroke v okt. čestitke prihajajo malo pozno, toda vseeno iz srca od vseh članic. Še na mnoga leta, Toni in Helen.
Naše sožalje članici Barbara Ancel in soprogu Joseph Ancel, ker so izgubili sina Ralph, star 50 let. Zapušča poleg staršev tudi ženo in taščo, našo članico,ter brata Anton, ki je bil za časa druge vojne ujetnik v Nemčiji med tem ko je starejši brat Edward bil nastanjen v US oddelku. Ralph tudi zapušča več bratrancev in dve hčerke, zeta ;n druge sorodnike. Ob času vojne je bil proglašen za izgubljenega v vojni, nakar je prišel čez več mesecev domov živ in zdrav.
Dne 31. jan. je bil pokopan po kratki bolezni Frank Petan, star 91 let, ki je bil dober član fare. Zapušča dve hčerke in štiri sinove, dalje vnukinjo, Ann Papesh, in pravnukinjo Gloria Faargas, ter v/eč drugih sorodnikov. Naj pokojni Frank Petan in Ralph Ancel počivata v miru in večna luč naj jima sveti.
Vabimo Vas vse na prihodnjo sejo, 17. marca kjer se bodo igrale igre.
Vse pozdravljam,
JOSEPHINE ERJAVEC
ŠT. 24, LA SALLE, ILLINOIS
Naša dobra članica, ki vedno rada pomaga, toda sedaj boleha na srcu in že je vlepih letih, 75 let, sestra Anica Frankovich, bi zelo rada prišla na seje, toda je predaleč za hoditi peš, zato se priporoča, če bi jo katera pripeljala, živi malo dol od špi-tala na 1326 Tonti Str. Upam, da pride z vami in tudi upam, da ne bo premrzlo in da se boste v velikem številu udeležile naše seje. Ne vem, ali bomo imele jabolčni štrudel za malico. Hvala vsem, ki ste tako pridne in dobre. Jaz bi vsaki rada vrnila, pa to ne bi bilo dosti, zato naj Vam Bog poplača.
Vse dobro želimo našim članicam, ki so se pozdravile in so doma: Molly Čavich, Josephine Horzen in ses. Katarina Spitzmiller je še vedno v bol-
MARY SKERLONG
(Slikana na naslovni strani.)
ST. 26, PITTSBURGH, PA.
Naša podružnica je ponosna na svojo ugledno članico, Mary Skerlong, ki je včlanjena v Zvezi že od jan. 1932. Leta 1933 je bila nekaj časa podpredsednica do njenega odhoda v Slovenijo, kjer je ostala 8 mesecev. Rojena je bila tukaj na Kejler, Pa. Leta 1925 se je poročila z Louis Skerlongom in sta vzgojila dva sirova. Bill je upravnik v trgovini glasbenih instrumentov v Clevelandu in Richard je principal violinist pri Seattle Symphony. Ima sedem vnukov.
Naša ses. Skerlong se zelo zanima za slovenski jezik, glasbo in kulturo. Pri slovenskem programu v Pittsburghu je sodelovala že leta 1933 in sedaj je napovedovalka že enajsto leto na radijski postaji v Braddock, Pa. v slovenščini in Joe Beltz pa v angleščini. Bila je dolgo vrsto let pevka pri pevskem zboru društva Prešeren, kakor tudi njen mož Louis, ki je tudi igral na harmoniko ter je bil tudi član Slovenskega Okteta v Pittsburghu do njegove smrti.
Vodila je tudi slovensko šolo tukaj in Anna Klun ji je pomagala. Slov. Ženska Zveza ji je zelo pri srcu ter rada pomaga posebno tudi z reklamo na radiju, kjer je oglaševala ne samo naše prireditve, ampak tudi Zvezino pesmarico, kuharske knjige in knjigo ge. Marie Prisland: FROM SLOVENIA TO AMERICA, katerih je mnogo prodala.
Žal se zaradi daljave zadnje čase ne more redno udeleževati naših sej, kakor prejšnja leta, ko je živela v naši okolici, za kar ji je zelo žal, vendar mnogo stori za našo podr. in Zvezo z oglasi na slovenski radijski oddaji. Bog jo živi še mnogo let v delu za naš narod!
A. T.
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nišnici	od	novembra	in	ji gre na
boljše. Molimo za vse bolne sestre in jih obiskujmo, posebno tiste, ki nimajo svojih, da bi jih tolažili.
Ne pozabite brati Zarjo, ne samo dopise iz LaSalle, ampak iz vseh krajev, saj nismo nikoli prestare za pouk. Hvala,	da	berete, ker	če ne bi brale,
jaz ne	bi	pisala. Vseeno	vas vabim,
če imate kaj za Zarjo, lahko sami napišete	na	list papirja	in	pošljete na
uredništvo, da bo po Vašem. J'az pišem, kar slišim, čeprav nimam volje do pisanja. Upam, da se bodo članice oglasile tudi v angleškem delu, posebno mlajše. Za naše starejše zlate članice pa rada kaj napišem v slovenščini, ker ne berejo angleško.
Zarja lepo vabi za obisk lepe Slovenije. Verjemite mi, da je vredno obiskati stari kraj, saj sem bila julija in avgusta tam.
Ne pozabite se udeležiti seje prvo nedeljo v marcu.
Vsem članicam iz vseh držav ter žlahtam in prijateljem kličem.
Na svidenje,
MICI PILETIČ,
preds. in zapis.
ŠT. 32, EUCLID, OHIO
Na januarski seji je bito navzočih izredno veliko članic. Prišle so nove, kar 33 po številu, da so bile častno sprejete v našo podružnico. Vse so prejele nagelčke; res lep prizor, kjer so rože! Kličemo jim veselo dobrodošlico! Upamo, da bodo pridno delale za napredek podr. št. 32 in organizacijo SŽZ mnogo let.
Posebno naša gl. preds., M. Bostian priporoča, da bi prišle na vsako sejo, ker bomo to jesen obhajale 45 letnico obstoja, zato potrebujemo vaših nasvetov!
Po sejah imamo dosti razvedrila.
V	začetku januarja sta se odpeljala v sončno Florido, Frank in Mary Drobnič, kjer bosta ostala 2 meseca. Veliko zabave in srečno se vrnita med nas!
Dne 23. jan. je umrl Frank Kovačič iz Arms Ave., oče naše čla. Josephine K. in njene sestre Julia Grida s 3 vnuki. Mati jim je umrla leta 1966-Naj počivajo v miru. Žalujočim ostalim naše sožalje. Pok. Frank je bil izvrstni cerkveni pevec pri Mariji Vne-bovzeti v Collinwoodu. Več let je bil tudi član pevskega zbora Slovan tu v Euclidu.
Upam, da se vidimo na seji v marcu, ko bo pomlad že pred durmi. Če imate kake novice, me pokličite na dom: 481-4194.
Pozdrav!
ANNA GODLAR
ST. 47, GARFIELD HTS., OHIO
Želim vsem veselo in srečno leto 1974. Naj bo to leto zdravo in zadovoljno voščim vsem gl. uradnicam, duhovnemu svetovalcu Rev. Klavdij Okorn, odbornicam vseh podružnic ter vsem članicam SŽZ.
Z letno sejo v decembru smo zaključile preteklo leto. Pri naši podr-smo imele uspešno sejo in nato lepo božičnico. Bilo je vsega dovolj za okrepčila. Glavne stvari smo kupile iz blagajne in pripravila je ses. Ann Kreševič. Pecivo in druge dobrote s o prinesle članice. Imena darovalk so bila že objavljena na januarski seji.
Tudi za dobitke so darovale darila in nekaj v denarju. Udeležba je bila obilna.
Članice so odločile, da naj kar vse uradnice ostanejo na svojih mestih. Samo blagajničarka, Mary Vlcek nas je presenetila. Odločila se je, da gre zimo preživeti v toplo Florido. Pogrešale jo bomo, ker je bila aktivna in je veliko žrtvovala za napredek podružnice. Prav lepa nvala, Mary. Naj Ti Bog vrne vso dobroto z dobrim zdravjem.
Novo-izvoljeni blagajničarki, Antoniji Dolinar, kličemo dobrodošla med nami. Sicer je bila v tem uradu po-Prej črez 30 let. Mi je prav veselje delovati z njo.
Za zaslužno mater leta, je bila izvoljena sestra Ann Christofek, ki je že več let v nadzornem odboru. Pridobila je tudi več članic k podr.
Za začetek leta nas je presenetila z novo članico, naša zapisnikarica Jennie Praznik. Pripeljala je svojo mlajšo sestro Mary Amundson, ki je pristopila v razred B. Dobrodošla med
nami!
Upamo, da bo to leto še kaj več novih se priglasilo. Na letni seji je bila med nami iz Floride, Ann Phillips, svakinja od Mary Vlček, ki bosta tam skupaj živele. Pristopila je k podr. kot družabna članica. Poleti bosta prišle nazaj v Cleveland.
Prejele smo božične pozdrave od Mary Jelarčič 'z Phoenix, Ariz., in tudi dar v blagajno. Hvala Mary in prejmi lePe pozdrave tudi od nas, še posebno ste praznovali Vaš 75 rojstni dan
24.	jan. Bog Vas živi še mnogo
let.
Lepe pozdrave pošiljamo tudi na-s'irn članicam, ki so šle za stalno v californijo. To so: Josephine Bailey ln njena sestra Mary Koman, dalje ■^sfephine Godec, Mary Železnik in pristine Ferenchak. Slednje dve sta olehne in jima želimo ljubega zdrav-Ja- V Gary, Ind. se nahaja bolna ses-ra Frances Lozier. Naj sprejme naše Pozdrave!
. Tudi doma imamo več bolnih čla-^IC’ ki so pod zdravniško oskrbo na
domu.
v decembru se je poročila članica atherine Spellacy, ki je bila med J^imi debutantkami Cotillion Ball.
na je vnukinja naše agilne preds. ^ennie Gerk. Naše čestitke in mnogo ece v zakonskem življenju!
Vsem, ki ste slavile rojstne dneve ed tem časom od zadnjega mojega rocila, želim, da ste mi zdrave in Sele ter še mnogo srečnih let vsem uPaj. Bog Vas blagoslovi vse! Happy lrthday!
, ^aša prihodnja seja se vrši dne. v - marca ob 2 uri popldne v S.N.D. s Maple Hts., Ohio. Pridite vse na ‘ • Pa bom še drugič kaj napisala naših dobrih članic.
°zdrav vsem članicam,
JENNIE PUGELY
Financial Report - Finančno Poročilo, Jan. 1974
Br. No.	Amount:	Adults:	Jr.	Re.:	28	—	69	28
1	$108.10	181	70		29	—	23	4
2	259.25	413	203		30	23.70	9	—
3	147.45	250	144		31	72.10	75	24
4	7.50	11	—	a	32	105.05	177	68
5	71.90	81	15	a	33	118.30	185	147
6	50.70	111	18		34	18.05	35	4
7	46.60	37	30		35	29.20	50	31
8	27.70	38	—	b	37	78.60	17	1
9	—	20	1		38	34.10	90	—
10	118.95	278	20		39	19.70	42	6
12	64.65	150	58		40	57.40	105	2
13	53.40	104	26		41	205.35	175	29
14	144.75	286	42		42	24.85	50	2
15	155.85	175	7	b	43	233.20	176	124
16	100.40	156	72		45	18.35	37	11
17	86.40	151	104		46	13.45	31	3
19	46.85	98	14		47	55.55	101	38
20	177.25	354	101		49	26.10	27	—
21	61.05	109	47		50	188.65	275	53
22	—	15	—	c	52	32.05	52	21
23	104.05	212	40		54	50.60	50	31
24	56.25	120	35		55	29.85	54	19
25	294.55	548	143		56	42.40	90	7
26	9.75	23	4		57	31.20	56	15
27	—	37	2		59	27.40	26	—
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Zopet se oglašam, toda nimam nič veselih novic. V novembru 1973 je umrla dolgoletna članica Helen Nahtigal v lepi starosti 89 let. Živela je več let pri sinu v Ridgewood, New Jersey, to je 50 milj od nas, zato se nismo mogle posloviti od nje in se udeležiti pogreba. Tajnica je poslala naše sožalje sinu, takoj ko je izvedela o njeni smrti ter naročila v imenu podr. za sv. maše v slovenski cerkvi. Sin je takoj odpisal in se lepo zahvalil za tako točno poslovanje. Pokojna je bila doma iz Mengša, po domače Mežnarjeva Helena. Bila je slamnikarica. Za njo žalujeta sin in hčerka, oba poročena ter več vnukov. Naj v miru počiva. Molile smo na seji za pokoj njene duše.
Dne 31. decembra pa je umrla članica Kathy Ferk, stara 85 let in doma iz Domžal. Tudi ona je bila slamnika-tica do pokoja. Zapušča sina in sorodnike v Domžalah. Bila je bolana 15 let, ko jo je zadel mrtvoud po eni strani in ni bila več zdrava. Pred smrtjo se je nahajala 3 tedne v bolnici in smo jo s tajnico in več drugih članic obiskale, žal je bila v nezavesti ves čas. Imela je lep pogreb, katerega se je udeležila tudi moja svakinja iz Fontane, Calif, s katero sta bile dobre prijateljice več let, ko so bili sosedje na farmi v Sevard, N. Y., kjer je moja svakinja z možem Frankom in sinom Billom imela veliko farmo, Ferkovi pa poletno hišo z nekaj zemlje. Veliko
članic jo je prišlo pokropiti ter v slovensko cerkev k sv. maši, ki so jo darovali Fr. Richard ter jo pospremili na pokopališče Sv. Trojice. Hvala vsem članicam za molitve in poslednje spremstvo s svečami. Bog ji daj v miru počivati.
Umrla je tudi moja svakinja, Minka Košak žena mojega brata Miha, dne
17.	dec. Tudi ona je dosegla častitljivo starost 89 let. Zapušča 3 hčere in
2	sina, 14 vnukov in 17 pravnukov. Eden vnuk je duhovnik, to je Rev. Fr. Michael Košak, ki je župnik na Virgin Island. On je daroval sv. mašo zaduš-nico v cerkvi St. Matias. Pok. je bila doma iz J’arS pri Domžalah. Ena hčerka živi na \firu na Gorenskem. Bog daj vsem v miru počivati.
Dosti je bolanih članic, da ne morejo is stanovanja, želimo jim hitro okrevanje. Upamo, da bodo do naše seje dne 4. maja vse boljšega zdravja in bodo prišle na sejo, saj bo takrat že cvetoči maj.
Za mater 'eta smo izvolite sestro Frances Medved, poročena Roth, doma iz Forest City. Ona je moja dolgoletna prijateljica že od leta 1917 ko sva se z možem poročila in me je predstavil njenim staršem Mr. in Mrs. Medved iz Forest City. Oba sta že umrla, pa ju imam vedno v tepem spominu ko sva z možem živela v Wilkes Barre, Pa.
Pozdrav in dobro zdravje vsem članicam.
ANGELA VOJE,
predsednica
Br. No	Amount:	Adults:	Jr. Re.:
61	31.60	5	—
62	20.50	20	— a
63	—	90	27
64	16.35	40	1
65	—	41	20
66	32.80	56	21
67	37.50	69	8
68	37.85	58	25
70	25.80	13	1 f
71	56.55	114	38
72	13.80	20	— a
73	52.35	96	59
74	—	26	1
77	19.80	41	28
79	19.75	36	18
80	5.15	13	—
81	14.00	28	1
83	6.60	15	—
84	32.80	42	2 b
85	26.10	35	2 a
86	10.30	19	—
88	27.40	49	6
89	28.25	65	26
90	1680	41	6
91	—	41	7 c
92	19.35	27	12
93	18.90	49	3
94	—	6	—
95	113.65	176	24
96	—	44	—
97	6.20	14	—
99	4.60	13	—
100	34.10	47	15
101	22.05	30	11
102	32.70	35	2
103	—	20	14 c
105	17.65	29	6
106	13.00	23	1
Total:	$4,542.80 7	,671 2,	249
Remarks: Pd. Jan.		& Feb.	a; Dec.
& Jan.	b; Pd. in Dec,	, c; Pd.	till Dec.
73, d:	Jan. to Apri\	f.	
AA
FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART
Income, dohodki Jan. 1974: Assessment:	$4,542.80
Interest:	2,840.11
Rent:	210.00
Cert, withdr.	30,000.00
Bond sold:	5,000.00
Books sold:	235.25
Assest: Bond, Sav. Cert. Books:
Total Income
42,828.16
-35,1000.90
$7,727.26
DISBURSEMENTS — STROŠKI — JAN. 1974
Claims pd. — plačane zavarovalnine:
Br. 5,	Anna Praprotnik	$100.00
Br. 5,	Julia Love	100.00
Br. 6,	Margaret Grbec	100.00
Br. 10,	Antonia Lukane	100.00
Br. 14,	Ivana Rome	100.00
Br. 21,	Frances Blatnik	100.00
Br. 25,	Sophie Mozina	200.00
HI BOYS AND GIRLS!
“The year’s at the spring and day’s at the morn,
God’s in His Heaven —
All’s right with the world."
So wrote Robert Browning a century ago. But today all is not right with the world and so the 1974 Chases' Calendar of Annual Events says that the Spring birthday opens the "season of hope and renewel with world-w i d e observances launching year-long program to replenish” (to build up again). Europeans, Asians and we Americans are concerned or ought to be with our home the earth. This concern is known as the science of ecology.
In about two years the United States will become two hundred years old. But within one-half of that time, we have managed to "destroy more land wipe, out more animal species, cut down more forests, poison more earth, air and water than any people in the history of mankind.” This happened through technology and indifference to do what we wished with our land.
One hundred fifty years ago there were biologists, naturalists and zoologists but no ecologists. Not even the word was created. In 1811, un-awaringly and by accident, a ten-year old boy, George Perkins Marsh of Woodstock, Vermont, found this new upsetting science. His grandfather was a leader in eastern Vermont during the Revolution and his father served in the legislature of the new thirteenth state. Since his father valued intelligence and 'earning George read and
 — 1-inn ■ — wmi i —	n — i ■■ i ■■ him ii — i ■
Br.	31,	Brigita Champa	100.00
Br	34,	Theresa Russ	100.00
Br.	38,	Mary Janezich	100.00
Br.	38,	Antonia Gornik	100.00
Br.	38,	Sylvia Petrie	100.00
Br.	55,	Mary Nigut	100.00
Br.	67,	Mary Percic	150.00
Br.	71,	Johanna Zuzek	100.00
Br.	77,	Eleanora Steuernagel 100.00
Salaries — plače	1,225.00
Administration	330.00
Fuel, Electr., Water	116.60
F.I.C.A. Tax	71.66
Real Estate Tax	412.62
Unemployment Tax	137.88
State Tax Dep.	61.33
Departm. of Insurance	25.00
Office Rent	75.00
Postage & Teleph.	101.51
Office supiies	83.96
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studied much, until he was seven or eight years old. At that age, his eyes gave out. He stayed in a darkened room for even the smallest light on his eyes caused great pain.
When he sould stand the light, instead of reading, George roamed the hills and mountains, observed and remembered some very important things. At the age of ten, he "noticed how the farmers cut down trees to create fields for the planting of wheat . . as the fields were enlarged, the floods in the streams and rushing waters increased. He also noticed that soon the higher slopes of the mountains that had been cleared no longer could grow a good crop of wheat: the topsoil had all been washed away."
Later in life George was appointed as the United States Minister to Turkey under President Zachary Taylor. He traveled all around the area bordering the Mediterranean Ocean, saw the effects of centuries of agriculture on the land and man’s disruptive effect on nature. In 1864 he published the first important book on ecology, MAN AND NATURE, a lifelong study of nature and the ways that men attack and destroy Dlants and animals and the land itself. The book attracted attention but not by farmers who, when the soil no longer produced, left and headed west. European emigrants, who came from poor lands in the midnineteenth century, settled in America’s uncultivated lands.
Among them was an 11-year old Scot John Muir, whose family settled in 1849 twelve miles from Portage, Wisconsin. To the hard-working, Godfearing men, the wilderness was something to be destroyed. But John, like
Office Building Insurance 293.00 Miscell. razno	42.70
Donation, dar	25.00
Accrued interst	212.15
U.S. Treasury Bond	19,707.50
Bond new asset: Total disb.
24,670.91
-19,707.50
4,963.41
Balance Dec. 31, 1973: $573,519.43 Jan. 1974 Income:	7,727.26
Jan Disb. stroški:
$581,246.69
4,963.41
Balance Jan. 31, 1974: $596,283.28 FANIKA HUMAR
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DO YOU KNOW?
A lady-bird is an insect.
True ------------- False ------------
It is impossible to go in the opposite direction by going in the same direction.
True ------------- False ------------
17. The earthworm has a nervous system.
True ------------ False  -------------
18.	The. five-oent piece is mostly nickel.
True ------------ False ------------
19. St. Patrick was not an Irishman. True ------------------ False ------------
20.	The United States has a larger
area than Brazil, i True —---------—	False -----------
21.	Puccini wrote Madame Butterfly.
True ------------ FaJse ------------
22.	A kiwi 'S a wingless bird.
True ------------ False ------------
23.	The sun always sets in the west.
True ------------ False ------------
24.	It is farther by water from Paris. France, to Buenos Aires, South America, than it is from El Paso, Texas, to Buenos Aires, South America.
True ------------ False  -------------
25.	The Declaration of Independence was signed July 4, 1776.
True ------------ False ------------
How many questions can you answer correctly? If you get 20 out of 25, you are in the excellent class; 17 to 20 is very good; 12 to 17 is good.
llOW MUCH
15.
16.
George Marsh, took an early interest in observing nature and his long and active life was an unending love affair with the world of the wilderness. He left the University of Wisconsin after four years of sciences and mathematics, and traveled up to Canada, down to Florida, to California and the Ne-vadas. "No man before him . . . spent as much of his life living in nature and observing everything. He knew what ecology meant. He said, in effect, that you could not pick at one part of nature without disturbing everything else; he saw that everything was ‘hitched’ to everything else.”
John Muir was a man of the mountains, a man apart from other men, shy but talkative; “a loner who longed for the society of fellow humans, a gentle man but a fierce fighter against any intrusion or despoilment of nature.” And eventually his writings of his observations and experiences appeared in Eastern magazines.
Here and there conservation groups formed and a few scientists took George Marsh and John Muir seriously- Neither government nor business Paid attention to their warnings and the dangers in America’s future. Conservationists were looked upon as harmless eccentrics; ecologists remained unknown.
Rachel Carson, a biologist and scientiest, wrote THE SEA ROUND US ln which she revealed the beauty and intricacy of life in the sea. Her 1962 b°ok, SILENT SPRING, showed that ^an and his growing technology were P°isoning the ocean and land as well.
George Marsh, John Muir and Ra-chel Carson warned us each in his °Wn way that our home, the earth, is being destroyed. Ecologists and conservationists are becoming louder and seems at last business, government ar|d all of us are becoming more aware of the problem.
How can we, of the younger gelation, undo the harm committed *° our country during the past one mmdred years? Form an Ecology Club. r Write to various organizations for €|P as: The Sierra Club, Citizens for Jean Air, Friends of the Earth, Na-l0nal Audubon Society or the Wilder-ness Society.
We must learn that everything we Or fail to do, affects every living in8- We should not pollute with the e of poison sprays, detergents and ^rning of leaves. We should learn Walk again and avoid littering.
We must learn to save — paper, aris- water, electricity — and or-n,2e or cooperate with recycling or immunity compost heap. Influence °se around you. Do the best you
1. Lead is heavier than gold.
True --------------- False	 <
2.	Any wood is lighter than any metal.
True --------------- False	------------
3.	Tin cans are made out of tin.
True --------------- False	------------
4.	The rainbow contains all the colors.
True --------------- False	------------
5.	The word most used over the telephone is “hello”.
True --------------- False	------------
6. An orrery is a place where birds are kept.
True --------------- False	------------
7. There is no snow in the region of the equator.
True --------------- False	------------
8.	You cannot freeze water while it is boiling.
True --------------- False	------------
9.	The earth is nearer the sun in summer than in Winter.
True --------------- False	------------
10.	Only female mosquitoes bite.
True --------------- False	------------
11	No part of Canada is south of
the U.S.
True --------------- False	------------
12.	A blind worm is a little blind creature like a mole.
True --------------- False	------------
13.	There is a country between France and Spain.
True --------------- False	------------
14.	The North Star is directly over the North Pole.
True --------------- False	------------
can. And with your friends take this Ecology Pledge:
‘‘I pledge to do my best to help keep my country clean.
I pledge not to litter the woods, the waters or the highways.
I pledge to ask people to stop open burning of trash . . .
And to respect and protect the birds and animals of the forest.”
Your friend, REGINA
ANSWERS:
1.	False		
2.	False.	Sodium	is lighter than
	many	woods.	
3.	False.	They are made out of	
	iron.		
4.	False.	It does	not contain Ma-
	genta	or the	combination of
	Violet	and Red.	
5.	False.	It is “I”	
6.	False.	It is a	mechanical uni-
	verse.		
7.	False.	There is	a great deal of
	snow	on the	tops of Central
African Mountains.
8.	False.	Water can be	made to
boil until it freezes by gradually exhausting the pressure in the container.
9.	False.
10.	True.
11.	False.	The part near	Detroit is
South of the U.S.
12.	False.
13. True. It is Andorra.
14.	False.	It is	about I degree off.
15.	True.
16.	False.	Cross either pole of the
Earth and you accomplish this.
17.	True.
18.	False.	It is	about 75%	copper.
19.	True.
20.	True.
21.	True.
22.	True.
23.	False.	Only	on September 21st
and March	21st does	the sun
set in the west.
24.	False.	Paris	is nearer	Buenos
Aires than El Paso is.
25.	False.	It was signed	July 2nr"
1776.
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