JUVENILE SECTION OF "NAPREDEK" CLEVELAND, OHIO, SEPTEMBER 21st, 1938 Sygan Vrtec Wins Softball Cham- pionship With Our Juniors Hail to the new Vrtec Soft¬ ball Champions, Vrtec No. 72 of Sygan, Pennsylvania! — They were the “Dark-horse” of the tournaraent with only an out- side chance of vvinning the cov- eted title, but came through on top by defeating three of the best teams, the Outlookers by a score of 6 to 5 in eleven in- nings (Incidently, this was the outstanding game of the tour- nament), the Spartan Juniors 9 to 7 and the tired Jugoslavs by a score of 9 to 3... The Jugoslavs, this year’s runners- up, entered the final game al- most immediately after their semi-final victory over the de- fending champions, the Am- bridge Comets — And the day before, the same teams (Comets vs Jugoslavs) battled to a 6 ali tie when the game was called on account of darkness in the eighth inning... So, hail to the runners-up who gave a splendid exhibition of sportsmanship and played a fine brand of bali in each of their four games... CHAMPIONS — VRTEC No. 72 Frank Dolinar Henry Ursitz George Prosen Russell Prosen Armando Innerelli Joe Gizonic Romeo Vezzi William Sloka John Dolinar Rajmond Fisher Paul Chappel Howard Chappel Frank Visnikar Rudolph Kramzar Joe Dernovsek RUNNERS-UP — JUGOSLAVS Martin Dragon Rudolph Milharčič Melvin Scott Rudolph »Flajs Sam Stanich Frank Černe Charles Komlanc Allgerd Armin John Praprotnih Louis Znidersich By MICHAEL VRHOVNIK, Director of Vrtec and English Speaking Lodges August Zupančič Anthony Bayt Frank Mivec Frank Zakrajšek Albin Turk Box score — Final game Sygan Jrs.030 200 022—9 Jugoslavs, .010 100 100—3 Final Standings W Sygan Juniors.. 3 ^Jugoslavs . 2 Spartan Juniors . 1 *Comets . 1 Challengers Juniors .. 0 Outlookers . 0 Progressor Juniors. 0 Trail Blazer Jrs. 0 *First game between Comets and Jugoslavs called on account of darkness after 7 '/3 innings had been played — Score at the time being tied at 6 and 6 . * * v Tournament Notes Impressions Of-My Trip Out West By" MARIE ERMENC, Vrtec No. 33. Milwaukee. Wis. L 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 The opening Vrtec game be- tween the Challenger Juniors and the Spartan Juniors was a heartbreaker for the Pennsy lads — The Cleveland Boys came from behind in the last in¬ ning with 4 runs and the vic- tory by a score of 9 to 8 — The Spartan Juniors scored 5 runs in the first and 4 in the last to plače in the semi-finals... The Jugoslavs of Indianapolis was the tough lučk team having to play two games, one right after another, on Labor Day morning — Being short of pitchers handicapped them a great deal... Nearly 600 people gathered around the Trail Bla- zers Juniors and Comet game on Sunday afternoon at the Slo- vene Park near Presto — The Chicago boys were trounced 5 to 0 — Loose fielding being the cause of 4 of the 5 runs scored against them. .. The Outlookers put up a great battle in their game vvith the champs, losing after eleven innings of brilliant playing... Valeria Artel and Josephine Kovic made a fine pair of mascots, cheering their boys to the very end... Very much in prominence vvere the Kingster lassies from White Valley and those fine looking girls, ali dressed alike, members of Vrtec No. 126 of Po\ver Point, Ohio, whom it was a Perhaps ali of you at one time or another heard the Slo- venian proverb — one of the many, many that our good Slo- venian people use, which is: “Vsaka ptica rada zleti nazaj v svoje staro gnezdo,” translat- ed: “Every bird likes to return to the old nest.” To visit my birth plače out West again was my desire for many years, and so, with the approach of its re- alization, you can imagine the great emotions of joy and long- ing, mixed with thoughts of sadness, of sudden parting from home and a secret fear of the long trip which we were to begin, a trip of almost two thousand miles, both wonderful and often dangerous into the Land of the Setting Sun, to the old nest I left when only about three years old. It was Aug. 5 at 4 o’clock daybreak of a pretty day to be when we left Milvvaukee, Wis., my parents, brother Ed and I and our cousin Johnny Zainer vvith his Buick automobile, who was also our chauffeur and co- vacationist. A couple of hours later we vvere in Madison, Wis., admiring the capitol of Wis- consin, driving around that lov- ely city, taking in the sights. The next plače of interest we came to was the Mississippi River— The Father of Waters. We crossed the impressive river over the long toll bridge and vvere in Dubuque, Iovva. This pretty city is vvalled in by the scenic high bluffs and palisades along the great Mississippi River, vvhich was the first sign of high Rocky Highland but mere dvvarfs in comparison to the high mountains vve saw out West. We drove along Iovva highways and feasted our eyes on the beautiful fertile farm- land loaded vvith extra large crops of corn this year. Beau¬ tiful homes, cattle, hogs and poultry — it is really a most beautiful sight, the Land of Plenty. Iovva farmland is the mošt costly and richest soil in the vvhole U. S. Des Moines, the capitol of Iovva, the largest city and the trade center of Iovva, is located in the central part of Iovva. On our trip through the State of Iovva going West vve came to the colony of Amanites, com- prised of seven villages of the Amana Society. This Society vvas founded in Germany in 1714. These people then emigru- ted to Iovva vvhere they live a. communal life. They vvork and. ovvn everything together. An ideal of perfection in their daily lives and in their craftsman- ship, cabinet shops, the famous Amana vvoolens, and severa! other crafts. They appear a very prosperous people. The area of the Society comprises a tract of about 26,000 acres along the fertile Iovva River Valley. At Council Bluffs another city surrounded by high bluffs r is toll bridge Crossing the Mis- souri River, and on the other side is Omaha Nebraska. Our (Continued on page 3 of regular issue) nrnnssumtt»mam :nn i nn»fflttt3 ' LITERARV HONOR ROLL MONTH OF AUGUST real pleasure to meet... Every- vvhere one looked, one savv Vr¬ tec members having the time of their j r oung lives. Fred Bashel Outlookers Frank Mivec Jugoslavs Valeria Artel Outlookers Marie Ermence Balkan Juniors Helen Poklickg Spartan Juniors Mari) Miller Vrtec No. 13 Julia Kosmach Kingsters Dorothg Prebil Spartan Juniors Andretv Elersich Spartan Juniors Agnes Tekstar Comets Joseph Leskovec The Buckeyes •__L_> ' First of 'ali, I want to thank sister Valentine Previc of the liappened to the Ambridge boys? [the contest judges for the prize Evening Starš, who had studied Didn’t mama let you come back, I received for my last month’s her part in a week’s time. The 1 or was Chuck j ust kidding. And article in the “Napredek.” The rest had ali learned their parts did we notice the nifty suit amount vvas received vvith great very well. The Previc sister with “Slugs” Kosela had on! John appreciation. the help of two girl friends did Hasson do you stili want your Our thirtieth anniversary cele- some Slovene singing between- little vvhite shoe? To Ray Zur- bration turned out to be a huge acts. Next came the movies man, vvhat do you have that the Buccess. The Vrtec members had vvhich we were ali vvaiting to other boys don’t? A certain a program prepared for the eve- see. Never before was there such Challenger lad is more or less ning, consisting of tvvo one-act excitement as Brother Vrhov- bitten by the love bug. No need comedies which vvere done very nik showed the pictures of the to mention any names. (I didn t jvsiell. FoUovving the program our White Valley members, not a give you away did I, John?) I 'Juvenile Director Bro. Michael bad looking group of boys and also vvant to mention the great [Vrhovnik shovved us the movies. girls. The movies were appreci- pleasure I had in meeting Mr. It was very interesting to see ated very much. Pugel of Milwaukee, Mr. Can- [VVhite Valley people in the mo- And then came the time for don, Mr. Zorman, Mr. Zaitz, Mr. yies. After the movies the White dancing to the tuneful melodies Rus> and Mr. Stokel and many Eagle orchestra furnished mu- of Frank Rebarnik Jr. and his others vre are hoping to meet feic for dancing. We were very White Eagle orchestra. Imagine again. The only disappointment surprised to see Sygan and my surprise to see an old friend we had was that the evening Bridgeville coming in the door ,playing the saxophone and stili was short. The time when vre 'and a fevv from Strabane. They yet a bigger surprise; was to see ^ a d to say good-bye came ali too 'ali enjoyed themselves immense- the girls and boys from Bridge- soon. ly. This day, August 27, will ville and Sygan. You should have As you ali know the Evening never be forgotten by us Vrtec seen the expression on Helen Starš were celebrating their 9th members. Previc’s face when she saw Ju- anniversary on Sunday, Sept. In the early morning on Sun- lia, Tony, Frank and Willi& and 11, at Glunt’s Grove. Before day, September 4 a carload of the rest. She started them off by dancing to the tuneful melodies Kingsters traveled to Bridge- dancing with Willie Zaverl first. of Art De France a group of ville to attend the Sixth Nation- Everytime someone would ask Kingster girls began to discuss al Athletic Meet of the SSPZ for Helen they were sure to find the Bridgeville, Sygan and Stra- and to celebrate its thirtieth an- her with Tony Zaverl. He should bane groups. Just as Helen men- niversary. When reaching have had a svvell time. (Did you tioned “Ham” Sirca, \vho do you Bridgeville we j ust got in time Tony?) I know she did. I guess think walks up? Why nobody to see the Sygan Juniors and Julia thinks I’m forgetting her, but “Ham” in person. She seem- Spartan Juniors play a game of but I’m not. Where Helen went ed to be a bit disappointed, but softball, Sygan Juniors defeat- you were sure to see Julia Kos- then “Ham” said “Don’t worry ed the Spartan Juniors and the mach and Frank Doliner. What Helen he’s here,” and I think other Junior team thus being the did he think of our town Julia, this made her feel very happy. champions of 1938. Congratula- or didn’t he say? We were too (Did it Helen?) Finally we de- tions Sygan Juniors for your busy to see vvho Theresa was cided to go dancing, but Helen splendid work and this also goes with. We hope she’ll teli us. stili wanted to linger behind, so for their manager for having Don’t keep us guessing Theresa, we soon made her mind up, and such a vvonderful team. we know you weren’t lonesome. in she went with the rest of us. After this game vve went to Mary Lavrich did a god job on While she was dancing with Er- Presto Park, here games also entertaining our guitar player. nie Kvartich, who should she see vvere played. Later in the after- I guess she’ll know how to play but Johnny coming in the door- noon they had a program. In her guitar now. How about it, way. After leaving Ernie it the evening mušic was provided Mary? Before we forget, vvhat seemed as though we could not by Frankie Yankovich and his happened to Helen Sabec? She find either one. Kind’a think orchestra playing both Ameri- disappeared ali of a sudden you’re lucky, Helen. Another can and Slovene tunes. We ali without a word to anyone. It Challenger visitor was John had a wonderful time. Yes, we was good to see Ernie and his Pellen and his sister Mary. It must say that vve met fine and sister also Pete and most of ali was niče meeting them. John 'good-looking people from far Mike Vrhovnik. 'A certain lassy Pellen and “Ham” Sirca certain- ,hnd near. asked, Where can Johnny be? ly do make svvell bartenders. It On Sunday, September 11, was Since he didn’t show up she vvent was a surprise to see the Bridge- 'a big day for the Evening Starš. to see him on Sunday. (She’sgot ville boys back again. Say Ed- t They held a dance at Glunt’s it bad, Johnny.) We also vvonder die, did Helen show you where Grove celebrating their ninth w hat happened to the Ambridge home plate was or was it Tea- anniversary. Weall enjoyed our- boys. You sure missed a svvell nie? It couldn’t have been Helen, selves vvith SSPZ members from time. Wonder if Claridge boys as I happened to knovv vvhere Bridgeville and Strabane. What had a niče time. (Did you Al, she was. I hope Henry doesn’t happened to you Vrtec members Larry, Bill?) We hope you can forget to teli Ray vvhat we told from Sygan and Bridgeville? come back again sometime. him too. Don’t forget Ernie, you tYou certainly vvould have had a And novv a fevv vvords about knovv why Julia vvas disappoint- good time if you had been here. the good time vve Kingsters had ed and teli Frank about the cake. 'A fevv girls were very much dis- a t Presto Park. It vvas my first The time vvent so fast that it vvas appointed. visit and let me teli you I had a soon time to go home. The last to Here’s hoping you vvill ali svvell time. We meet a lot of leave the hali vvere the visitors come to our next dance. members from out of state and from Strabane and vvith them Julia Kosmach, Vrtec 103 we hope vve meet again. As vve the Kingsters, and also the com- Secretary were vvalking around vvhat did mittee of the Evening Starš, vvho vve see? Frank and Julia, Tony then stopped at Quinto Allyet- WHITE VALLEY, Pa. — I’m and Helen. Will vvedding beliš be te’s home in Export. Though the sending in first a report of the ringing for you four? Helen, girls did not drink they sure en- SSPZ Joint Affair held in White does the handsome romeo knovv joyed eating the grapes. Did the Valley on August 27, 1938. It about this? We noticed Helen grapes and beer mix “Ham”? vvas such an exciting night that Kastelic and Tommy having a 'Then finally vve vvere ready for I don’t knovv hovv to begin to good time. Theresa sure en j oyed White Valley so the good-nites vvrite. The evening started off herself vvith, shall I say John, vvere said and that vvas the end vvith tvvo short acts, one in Slo- Theresa? Where did Frank Mi- of the Evening Starš’ Anniver- vene and one in English. The V ec go vvhen he said he vvanted sary dance. I have novv run out plays vvere put on better than someone to teach him to dance? of vvords so Pil say_so long! expected. A lot of credit goes to Helen vvas looking for you. What • Josephine Barber, Vrtec 103 KINGSTERS TO SPONSOR DANCE On Sunday, October 16th the Kingsters Vrtec 103 of White Valley are planning an enjoy- able evening for you ali. A dance is being held at the White Valley Slovene Hall. A good orchestra vvill furnish mušic for young and old. Refreshments and drinks vvill be served. If you vvant to have a good piece of cake j ust come and join us in the cake vvalk. Perhaps you vvill be the vvinner. I vvish to extend a most vvel- come and cordial invitation to the Vrtec units, English-speak- ing and senior lodges of the SS- SZ. If you vvant a good time on that day remember it’s White Valley Slovene Hall on SUN- DAY, OCTOBER 16, 1938. Boost your neighboring SSPZ lodges. Julia Kosmach, Sec’y Kingsters Vrtec 103 WHITE VALLEY MEET S IN¬ DIANAPOLIS AT MEET Since vvriting is my hobby,Til teli a little about the affair that vvas held on August 27 at White Valley. It vvas a joint affair held by the three SSPZ lodges. The picnic started at 5:30 and at 7 p. m. the program started vvith tvvo short comedies, one in Slo¬ vene and the other in English. Both vvere acted very vvell. A little singing vvas done betvveen acts; follovving the acts vve had Brother M. Vrhovnik shovv mo- vie pictures. The movies vvere very niče and vvere appreciated by alk We only vvished there vvas time for more. Our program then closed vvith the dancing to the White Eagle orchestra. Everybody vvas enjoying them¬ selves. The best part of the eve¬ ning vvas vvhen vve vvere sur¬ prised by the Vrtec members from Sygan and Bridgeville. They helped us to have a good time. The only sad part of the evening vvas that it vvas short. Ernie seemed to always be calling for Frank and Tony, (but Ernie ,it couldn’t be help¬ ed), they vvere only being shovvn around. That’s ali. I’m sure they ali enjoyed themselves as vve ali did. Sunday, (the second day of the big Athletic Meet) a fevv girls had gone to spend the day vvith ali the other lodges at Presto Park. We ali had a good time. We met so many sti s ange people that vve couldn’t remember them ali. Was I ever surprised vvhen Frank Mivec of Indianapolis came up and introduced himself. (It’s too bad you didn’t get your dancing lessons Frankie.) Next time you’re in Pennsy drop around to the good old tovvn of White Valley. We ali had the most vvonderful time e v e n though vve did stay just one day. We even got a fevv disappoint- ments from a fevv good friends. We vvant to thank M. Vr¬ hovnik for taking our pictures. (Continued on page 3.) Juvemle Section of “Napredek” PAGK 3 septemoer ,4-LHl,* 1938 News From Hoosier- land Rested and refreshed we look back upon our second participa- tion in the SSPZ Athletic Meet. I don’t think I have yet heard a dissenting note about our visit to Bridgeville. We may have not thought much of the town, but the inhabitants made a real im- pression. Rarely have I seen such warmth and hospitality, and I do hope many of them will visit us next year. On behalf of ali the “Jugoslavs” I extend my thanks to ali the folks who so warmly received us and quar- tered us, and to ali the people we otherwise came in contact with. Congratulations on being the new champs go to Sygan Vrtec, although we vere anxious to win the championship trophy. “Duck” As the smoke cleared away: Tony Bayt and Julia Kramzer are already carrying on a spirit- ed correspondence. That boy Tony; he really rates— For once no one on the team took any- thing but toothpicks for souven- irs — Bet Priscilla was glad to see the team depart— Johnny “Siam” Proprotnik von two bali games, more than ali season at home. Season record: Won 1, Lost 2— After seeing the Out- lookers’ mascots, the “Jugo¬ slavs” decided then and there to arrange for some next year— Martin “Bang” Dragan actually cried when the team had to re- play the game with the “Com- ets” — More than a few compli- ments were paid to the prettv girls in Bridgeville— “Frosty” Hvalica, Jugoslav manager, j ust couldn’t work up any enthusi- asm on the affair— We already have collected a sizeable amount of money to buy glasses for next years umpires— After only a week you don’t even hear a men- tion of the three homeruns hit by Adolf Flays in the first three games ... Sammy Stanich won’t even talk to us nov after some- body told him he looked like twenty years old— The only men, the team will lose will be Sam- my, who played short stop, and Frank Mivec, who didn’t play, but he did meet a lot of gals. Es- pecially Valeria Artel— Some certain somebody stayed up un- til four o’clock and then tried to pitch against Sygan next day. With Louis Znidersich were Ar- min and Zupančič, vho weren’t very spry next day either— Scott says he want to go back so he can win some of his money back — Dolores “Flash” Ivančič vili soon be Jugoslav president. Frank “Duck”. Mivec who has held that position for the past three years is migrating to the Hoosier Pals — Was Rudy Mil¬ harčič angry when he found out somebody had referred to him as “the little guy with glasses and mustache — Never saw so much dust in four states as there vas on the bali diamonds in ca O ^ News From Madison, Illinois GRANITE CITY, 111. — Pile in kids, ,ve’re off. But be.fore we were comfortably seated ve no- ticed ourselves traveling along a prairie road that seemed to have no end. It sure was a good thing we were out in the coun- try because farmers were awake and didn’t mind our voices as bad as city folks. It seems as though you could hear us sing- ing, “Hall, Hail,” for blocks. That sure was worn out if ever a song was. We started our joy ride from Madison, 111., and ended lip at Monks Mound, popularly known as Cahokia State Park. But since I have related the facts of this wonderful plače, I shall not write it again. Soon our truck seemed to say, “chug-chug,” and our journey came to a stop. Out we jumped one by one. The first thing we did was to get permission to build out campfire. While at- tending to this business you should have seen us girls flirt- ing with the good-looking sol- diers. We talked to them about an hour, then went back to the picnic grounds and ate a good hearty luncheon. Oh, was it deli- cious! Gee, how the boys com- plained about being sick the next day. Can you imagine.the boys blaming my cake—but I know personally it was something else. We had barbecue beef, sla\v, potato salad, sun blistered (roasted) \veiners and marsh- mallows, and to top the vhole thing off, the desert consisted of ice cream and cake. This vvonderful picnic was made possible through our ad- ministratrix, Mrs. George Tir- pak. She offered this picnic to us for making such a big success of our first play entitled, “Snov White and the Seven Dvarfs,” which included dancing thruout the evening. We also felt very much honored to have Mr. Vr¬ hovnik as a guest and spenkers to our audience and we really want to thank him. We often wondered if we broke his movie camera. Now the čast of this play wishes to express their appreci- ation and thank Mrs. Tirpak for her good work and we were very glad to have the following ladies visit us: Mrs. Ann Paspishel, Mrs. Frank Bukvac, Mrs. Mary Babic, and Mrs. Mary Schmidt. We also thank them for helping us mal^e this event a big success. Mary Miller, Vrtec 13 Bridgeville —Everybody’s mot- to was “watch our smoke.” Yours as B. 4. Flash, Siam, Bang and Duck.