NUMBER 9 SEPTEMBER, 1982 VOLUME 54 mmw fbggme mmm Slovenian Missionary among American Indians Bishop of Marquette, Michigan Baraga Days will be Sept. 4-5 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin y <\ \ jp *) Collector s plate by Mary Foys Lauretig, Vice-President of Br. 2, Chicago, Illinois ZARJA - THE DA WN c9 AV1N( iS 1515 E. 260th, Euclid, Ohio 44132 731- 8865 920 E 185th. Cleveland. Ohio44119 486-4100 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE SEPTEMBER, 1982 Having lived in a busy, bustling city until last year -1 never realized the beauty of the trees, flowers and joy of watching birds commune with nature. It is a peaceful life, much different for me. But it has some recompense. I have done much reading and kept up a great deal of correspondence. What an inspiring group of pictures on the July/August cover! These young people, the nucleus of the future, have their work cut out for them in this angry, confused world! But, I feel they have the potential to conquer the feeling of defeatism prevelant today. We need their enthusiasm and healthy outlook to the future. My best wishes to all our scholarship winners as well as those graduates putting forth their best efforts to conquer the world. With the onset of Fall, many branches have scheduled State Conventions, amongst them, on September 12th, No. 38 in Chisholm, Minn., and No. 92 in Gunnison, Colorado. These meetings bring members together to talk seriously about their problems and ways to solve them. Suggestions are exchanged. One should be: to include our younger members in our activities and socials. Make them feel they are helpful and WELCOME. Our Minnesota President, Victoria Bobence, wrote about attending the services for Barbara Rosandich. It is very important that the ritual for our deceased members be included. I have heard from many about the beauty and consolation found in this by all who attend. It is a tribute to our deceased. I hope all branches take note. We have many ailing members to be remembered in our prayers. I try to send cards to all that I know of. Please make an effort to visit, call or send them a card to cheer them. We have again lost two outstanding members of SWU. On June 1st, Barbara Rosandich, National Auditor and secretary of Branch 23 for many years, passed away after a long illness. Anna Modiz, State President for Wisconsin, passed away on June 12th, also, after much suffering. They were both staunch supporters of our organization for many years and will be sorely missed. May God give them and all of our deceased members and friends, eternal rest and peace. Let us pray for the repose of their souls. May God Walk With You. Mary Muller BISHOP BARAGA DAYS MILWAUKEE, WIS., SEPT. 4-5,1982 The road to canonization in the Catholic Church is often long and full of obstacles. When the candidate comes from an almost unknown ethnic background and does his work in the wilderness, without fanfare of publicity, those obstacles become almost impassable. We all know that Frederic Baraga, our beloved Slovenian missionary who devoted much of his life working among the Indians of the Upper Great Lakes region, fits into that category. Father Baraga’s great talents were so well-recognized in his lifetime that he was consecrated as bishop of the newly created diocese of Marquette, Michigan, in 1853. However, since his many heroic deeds took place in what was considered uncivilized territory, and the only witnesses were the Indians who were considered inferior by many people, including the U.S. government, recognition for his saintly works never reached the proper authorities that could have promoted his Cause for canonization at the time. The Baraga Association came into existence for that reason and it has been working to have his Cause known for more than 50 years. Much remains to be done before all of the canonical red tape is unraveled. It is hoped that the activities in Milwaukee this year will bring them closer to that goal. The annual celebration to honor the saintly Bishop Baraga will take place in Milwaukee, Wis., for the first time, on September 4 and 5, 1982. Archbishop Rembert Weakland personally invited the Association to convene in our city and will be the principal celebrant at the Sunday afternoon Liturgy. The mass will begin at 3 P.M., at St. John’s Cathedral in downtown Milwaukee, and will be concelebrated by numerous visiting bishops and priests. The Slovenian Mass, which will be held at 7 P.M. Saturday, will have Bishop Edward Pevec of Cleveland as the main celebrant. Both liturgies will be enhanced by a 75 voice Baraga Days Choir, formed especially for this celebration, under the direction of Fr. Vendelin Spendov of Chicago. The group consists of members from the parish choirs of St. John the Evangelist and St. Mary Help of Christians, and Milwaukee’s “USPEH” and Chicago’s “Slovenska Pesem” choruses. The rest of the Sunday activities will include a banquet at the Pfister Hotel starting at 5:30 P.M. It will be followed by a short cultural program, which will include the Triglav Folk Dancers, and the Baraga Association meeting. Tentative plans also include a short pageant on the life of Fr. Baraga, to preceed the Sunday afternoon mass. Following the Saturday evening mass, a Baraga movie will be shown at the Park East Hotel. Time is getting short. Anyone who has not made hotel reservations as yet is urged to make arrangements immediately. The addresses and phone numbers are as follows: Pfister Hotel & Tower 424 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, Wis. 53202 (414)-273-8222 Park East Hotel 916 E. State St., Milwaukee, Wis. 53202 (414)-276-8800 Deadline for banquet tickets is August 25. Arrangements can be made through Mrs. Stella Pousha, 2981 S. 101st St., West Allis, Wis., 53227. The cost is $13.50 each. Checks should be made out to St. John’s Parish. St. John the Evangelist of Greenfield, Wis. is the host parish and it’s pastor, Fr. Lawrence Grom, O.F.M., is chairman for this year’s Bishop Baraga Days Celebration. Marty Gregorcich SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS’ ESSAYS: What the Slovenian Women’s Union Means to Me! I am most grateful and honored to be the recipient of the Slovenian Women’s Union Marie Prisland Scholarship and I hope that my studies will reflect the qualities that you have appraised as worthy of the award. The Slovenian Women’s Union is an organization that helps me capture my heritage through my relationships with other Slovenians by interweaving religious, social and cultural aspects of our Slovenian culture. SWU involvement in church activities has provided me with an additional means of increasing my faith and nurturing my moral standards. It supports the teachings of the Catholic Church and that of my parents. The functions and activities of the Union help all of us to understand what and who we are, and how we fit into the history of our great country. To participate in various activities means to recapture our beginning. To say that I am a member of SWU means that I can truly be proud of my Slovenian upbringing and heritage. Much is said by the cliche: there is LOVE in every S-LOVE-NIAN. To be awarded the Marie Prisland Scholarship has a humbling effect on me as I realize that Mrs. Prisland was the SWU founder and a tremendous promoter of its educational foundation. Thank you very much. Sincerely, Mary V. Spehar My participation in a Slovenian Women’s Union Minnesota Day showed me the full meaning of the Union. Being only eighteen years old, 1 have a lot to learn about my heritage and the Slovenian people. The Slovenian Women’s Union gives me the opportunity to learn the many customs, traditions, the language and the music. Being a third generation in the Slovenian Women’s Union, I will learn all this and someday it will be my turn to pass my knowledge to my children. To give my children a reason to take pride in their heritage and to keep their heritage alive is very important. The Slovenian Women’s Union also gives me a sense of belonging. All the members are caring people who help each other in times of stress and rejoice in times of happiness. The Slovenian Women’s Union is and always will be an important part of my life. jgan Adkissoti The Slovenian Women’s Union has greatly encouraged me to explore my Slovenian heritage. I have been very fortunate in knowing Marie Prisland, our Founder of the Slovenian Women’s Union and Anna Modiz, our devoted Recording Secretary of Branch No. 1 and Wisconsin State Convention President. I will always remember their great concern and interest in my musical abilities. They led me into my professional field of music which was the beginning of our family band - THE 4MS -- when we were asked to perform for Sheboygan’s Branch No. l’s 45th Anniversary. The 4MS were started by my parents when I was just six years old. We still keep the Slovenian spirit alive by playing the many old favorites of Slovenia such as “Moja Dekla”, “I Wish I Was Back In Slovenia”, and many others. Through the years our family has always entertained at many of the festivities held by the Slovenian Women’s Union donating our time. I can fully appreciate the Slovenians love for music as it has been a part of my life for such a long time. I have been most fortunate to experience the Slovenian culture first-hand when our family visited Slovenia in 1977. I found the people to be friendly, warm-hearted and generous. The fun we had with our relatives and friends was tremendous. Things like eating potica, going to their picnics and “spanferkels,” drinking their home-made wine, and dancing the polka were all part of the culture I experienced. I feel I have experienced many facets of the Slovenian way of life, and with the help of the Slovenian Women’s Union, my church - Ss. Cyril & Methodius Parish — and my family have helped me a great deal. I would like to thank the Scholarship Committee for having so much faith in me by selecting me as one of the Scholarship winners. paul Chris Maurin This scholarship from the Slovenian Women’s Union means a great deal to me. Being that I am a lifelong member of Br. 2, and have had “Zveza” instilled in my heart, I am very proud and honored. My personal life has been a great help in the enthusiasm I generate. My late grandmother, Albina Novak was one of the organization’s life-long workers. Also, my aunt, Corinne Leskovar, is the editor of “Zarja”, the great ethnic magazine of the organization. Being active in the branch brings me close to my Slovenian heritage. There are many things that I have done over the years from participating in Christmas parties, helping decorate for various branch parties and working in Lemont for “Zveza Day”. Finally, coming from a large family, the eldest of eleven, this scholarship is greatly appreciated as I am paying for my own college education. Someday when I am a successful producer of director I will have many happy stories to tell the world about how the Slovenian Women’s Union helped me to get my start. So, thanks, S.W.U.! David Nusko Through the years, my Slovenian roots have been an important and fruitful element of my development. My Slovenian heritage is most evident at home. My mother speaks of her recent and upcoming S.W.U. meetings, grandma bakes delicious apple strudel, and all of us enjoy a story or two from the past. Within our community, the Slovenian heritage is dynamically alive in the Slovenian Women’s Union. This organization is the basis for many activities, as well as socializing and sharing the common cultural inheritance which we proudly own and which binds us together. Seeing all the people working together to organize local activities such as the annual Christmas party, the selection of Mother of the Year, the Festival Singers, Minnesota Days, and the group of young Slovenian dancers, of which my nieces and cousins are a part, gives me a feeling of pride, a sense of the community spirit, and a love of my ethnic background. Our local branch is a part of the national S.W.U., which I view as a strong unifying body for American women of Slovenian descent. By promoting a better understanding and deeper appreciation of the Slovenian heritage, the Union provides its members and their families with a link to the past, a model in the present and a challenge for the future. With my heritage, family and community, serving as a foundation, I stand prepared to begin my adult journey. I was delighted and grateful upon receiving notification of being awarded the Slovenian Women’s Union Scholarship. Many thanks and God’s blessings to each of you who made this possible. Sincerely, Richard Turk Our five 1982 scholarship winners have submitted essays entitled “What the Slovenian Women’s Union Means to Me”. We are please to present them to you. Each of the five winners will receive awards of $750 upon confirmation of their enrollment in an accredited college or university. The winners are: Mary Spehar (recipient of the Marie Prisland Scholarship) of Duluth, Minn., Jean Adkisson of Tower, Minn., Paul Maurin of Sheboygan Fall, Wis., David Nusko of Chicago, III., and Richard Turk of Aurora, Minn. HOW S.W.U. SCHOLARS ARE HELPED! The cost of advanced education in the United States is steadily rising. Most families want to send their sons and daughters to college and universities and make many sacrifices in order to do it. We are very grateful to the members of friends of Slovenian Women’s Union who have been donating to our Scholarship Fund for more than 25 years, which has enabled many young students to plan on college with a little more than just family’s financial help. We are grateful to all those who have seen the value of remembering loved ones on happy occasions, or sent memorial contributions for departed relatives and collected sums among themselves through all these years to make our SWU Scholarship Fund strong and meaningful. We hope you will continue to do so and support this effort which is one that we all agree is worthwhile and necessary. In Ohio, the loss of their dear officer, Frances Sietz will long be remembered by those contributing to and the recipient of the Fran Sietz Scholarship Fund now being collected among our branches there. So remember, the SWU Scholarship Fund in your future donations and memorials. Like the ripples when a stone is cast into the water, they will grow in a wide and unending ocean of appreciation. ED. SEMI-ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP REPORT Dear Contributors to the SWU Scholarship Fund: We wish to thank you for all your generosity over the years. Your contributions have made it possible to award five $750 scholarships this year to our competent and deserving students. David Nusko, a scholarship winner, writes in his essay: “Someday when 1 am a successful producer or director I will have many stories to tell the world how the Slovenian Women’s Union helped me to get my start”. At this time we acknowledge those contributors who have supported the Scholarship Fund since January 1 of this year to July 31st. DONORS: IN MEMORY OF: Mary Ermenc (wife), Milwaukee Frank Ermenc $200.00 Josephine Erjavec, Joliet 100.00 Josephine Erjavec, Virginia Joliet Modkrowski 5.00 Emily C. Unik, Cleveland Albina Novak 5.00 Jean Tomsic (sister), Euclid Veil Petrovič 20.00 Ruth Dobray (sister- Rhinehart in-law), Euclid Kebler 5.00 Vera Saver (daughter), Euclid Mary Telban 25.00 Stella Dancull (wife), Brook Park, O. Mickey Dancull 5.00 Branch No. 47, Roslyn Garfield Hgts. Schuster 5.00 Anna Hodnik, Mary Gilbach Aurora (teacher) 5.00 The Family of Mary Zaller, Euclid Mary Zaller 10.00 Mr./Mrs. Robert Fischer, Kohler Johanna Suscha 5.00 Susan Terselic, Rockville, Md. 5.00 Mr./Mrs. Louis Dies, Beaumont, Texas John Gliha 50.00 Mary Ivanich, Joliet 5.00 Mary Jo Rom, Dorothy Cleveland Strniša 10.00 Mary Blatnik, Euclid, Harry Blatnik 20.00 Mr./Mrs. Kenneth Odorizzi, Reston, VA Hugo Medgley 25.00 Anna Pachak (wife), Pueblo John Pachak 10.00 Mr./Mrs. Ludwig Leskovar, Chicago John Pachak 10.00 Gladys Buck, S. Chicago Ann Marie 5.00 Kaminski Margaret and Sylvia Ann Marie Spretnjak Kaminski 5.00 Branch No. 16, S. Chicago Mary Cholak 5.00 Branch No. 16 Ann Marie S. Chicago Kaminski 5.00 Branch No. 16 Virginia S. Chicago Modkrowski 5.00 Branch No. 16 S. Chicago Ann Mosacchio 5.00 (Continued) RECENT GRADUATE main building on campus. All present, including many members of the Slovenian community, gathered there for a sumptuous buffet and joyful afternoon. The graduate’s mother, our vice-president, Nika, with the help of a few friends, prepared the delicious trays of food and delicacies. Our members offer sincere congratulations to Bernadette on the completion of her studies that required hard work and perseverance. It was a wonderful opportunity given her by her parents. Bernadette has been an active member of our branch and also of the American Slovenian Catholic Union. She has assisted in coordinating activities for both groups. She has fluent knowledge of the Slovenian language. For the future, she desires to draw on her background, attend a graduate program in Consumer Economics which is the study of consumers and their preferences and how strongly society influences the market economy. Also, she hopes to work full time. We wish you good luck and much happiness, Bernadette, as you enter a new phase of your life. FREDA MICHELITCH, President Br. 103, Washington, D.C. SCHOLARSHIP FUND CONTINUED: IN MEMORY OF SOPHIE CLEVELAND MAGAYNA, IN MEMORY OF BARBARA ROSANDICH, ELY Mr./Mrs. Edward Ancel, Joliet 10.00 Marie Beck, Cleveland 5.00 Mary Bostian, Euclid 5.00 Jennie Feme, Cleveland 10.00 Anna Kovach, Euclid 5.00 Rose Maras, Hibbing 5.00 Mary Muller, Riverdale 10.00 Slovenian Women’s Union 25.00 IN MEMORY OF ANNA MODIZ, SHEBOYGAN Mary Bostian, Euclid 5.00 Mr./Mrs. John Brezonik, Sheboygan 10.00 Mr./Mrs. Thomas Gruenke, Sheboygan 10.00 Mr. /Mrs. Rudy Maurin, Sheboygan Falls 10.00 Mr./Mrs. Raymond Modiz(son), Austin, Texas 70.00 Mary Muller, Riverdale 5.00 IN MEMORY OF MARY CLEVELAND OTONIČAR, Mr./Mrs. Edward Ancel, Joliet 10.00 Jennie Feme, Cleveland 10.00 Slovenian Women’s Union 25.00 Mr./Mrs. Edward Ancel, Joliet Anna Hodnik, Aurora Anne Kompare, Chicago Mr./Mrs. Ludwig Leskovar, Chicago Mary Muller, Riverdale Slovenian Women’s Union 15.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 25.00 IN MEMORY OF FRANCES HGTS. SIETZ, RICHMOND Jennie Ahcin, Milwaukee Mr./Mrs. Edward Ancel, Joliet Mary Bostian, Euclid Branch No. 38, Chisholm Branch No. 73, Warrensville Hgts. Branch No. 103, Washington D.C. Rose Maras, Hibbing Slovenian Women’s Union Emily C. Unik, Cleveland 5.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 30.00 5.00 25.00 5.00 IN HONOR OF JOSEPHINE ERJAVEC AND EMMA PLANINŠEK RETIRED OFFICERS OF BR. 20, JOLIET, JOSEPHINE 53 years and EMMA 46 years Fr. David Stalzer, Lockport, III. 10.00 Anna Pachak, Pueblo 5.00 Hermine Dicke, Madison 10.00 On Sunday, Mary 23rd, Miss Bernadette Kovacic, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Eric Kovacic, graduated from Trinity College, Washington D.C. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in sociology and minor in business administration. Trinity College is the first all Catholic Women’s College in the United States, established in 1897. It is a school rich in tradition and a strong sense of community. The basic tradition which remains is that of academic excellence. Bernadette was considered by her colleagues to be one of the most active “day haps” as she was present at most all student activities; even tho she did not live on campus until her senior year. She continued to take piano lessons from her professor, Miss Meliguani, who teaches also at the Catholic University of America. She was a very special friend as well as her guide throughout 8 semesters of instruction. On May 1st, Bernadette presented her solo piano recital at Trinity College in O’Conner Auditorium in Bernadette Kovacic, B.A. the presence of many friends and fellow students. Her program ot music included selections from Chopin, Rachmaninoff and Debussy. The result of her hard work and discipline resounded throughout the area. She was given much applause and three lovely bouquets of flowers. Her parents took this opportunity to give a reception in honor of both occasions in a lovely old room with a medieval setting of a castle in the Hffl NO. 1, SHEBOYGAN, WI We mourn the passing of our good member, Anna Modiz. She was a Regional President most active within the organization and loved by people. She served as recording secretary for many years during her 50 years membership and Regional President. We offer our condolences to the family and May God bless her abundantly with eternal happiness. Our branch is proud of Paul Maurin, a 1982 S.W.U. Scholarship winner. Congratulations Paul! It is another anniversary of your passing away, dear Mother and Dad. You are sadly missed by Hermine, Ted and I. May your souls and all departed rest in peace. Our next meeting is September 21st, please try and attend. Vacations sure are lots of fun regardless where you roam. The best part always seems to be the thrill of seeing home! MARGARET FISCHER NO. 2, CHICAGO, IL Our June meeting was well attended by the membership with a few from the suburbs also present. ZVEZA DAY was the main topic. July 18th began with heavy showers in the early morning, but it cleared up by the time the mass was over. There were games offered for children of all ages, music and dancing and games for those who preferred to sit and play. The clown was kept busy by the youngsters and the prize booth was busy, too. Winners of the main prizes were as follows: Afghan, A. Karas, Lamp, M. Gerdovich, Picture, I. Carter, Clock Radio, M. Korenchan, Towels, L. Troha, Toaster, J. Squok, Silverware, T. Stanfa, Corning Mates, A. Howard, Baby Afghan, C. Dolmovic, Small Picture, J. Šinkovec, Slovenian Spice Set, O. Dutka, Slovenian Dolls, J. Falborski, Crocheted Pillow, I. Gibas, Crocheted Jacket, M. Bernasek, Metal Canister Set, L. Siebert. Thanks for the great response from members who participated in this project. The second set of prizes was given to the following: Lamp, F. Morison, Afghan, L. Putzel, Bike, H. Fitzgerald. Big winner in *‘B” was Betty Veber with a $25 Gift Certificate from K & K Market. Jelly Bean contest winners were: Lamp, Vickie Carter, Teddy Bear, Rose Garcia and Jar of Candy, Wilhemina Sejud. The officers and committee wish to thank all who donated the prizes, the cakes and other goodies, spent time working at the picnic and to all members and friends of Br. 2 - including many from out-of-town, who came to celebrate “ZVEZA DAY IN LEMONT”! We extend our sympathy to president, Fran Morison and family on the death of her uncle; also to Perry Kolenko on the passing of her husband, Steve. May they rest in peace. The following members were in the hospital but are now recuperating: Ann Mladic, Barbara Frank, Mr. & Mrs. Joe Gregorich, Jennie Kovacic, Donna Cerer, Ann Vozel, Helen Fabian, Frances Jasbec, Liz Zefran. In the hospital at this writing are Frances Kerzisnik, Johanna Oblak and Mary Rasp. Ann Vozel’s daughter is giving Ann her therapy treatments. Remember all our sick members with prayers. Mass for the health of our ailing members of Br. 2 will be Sept. 3rd - a Friday, at 7:00 a.m. Birthday ladies are Mary Jager, Jennie Puhek, Ann Hozzian, Irene Carter and Ann Zorko. Happy Birthday, ladies! New members received in May are: Jason Fitzgerald, Denice and Jeffrey Martynowicz; in June we enrolled Alice Morison and Junior Rae Lynn Nusko. Our vacationing members are having a good time. Millie Paisoli went to Slovenia, Irene Carter vacationed in Hawaii and Mary Reich visited California to see her cousin ordained into the priesthood. Hope they all have wonderful times. Magda Simrayh, our former president, was married on the 28th of August. Congratulations to her and the groom, Joe Razpotnik of Canada. The State Convention is Oct. 3rd at which time the money-making project will be finalized. Tickets are still available. Meeting is Thursday, Sept. 9th at 8:00 p.m. See vou then, well rested? ANN SCIESZKA NO. 6, BARBERTON, OH Ohio weather has been very warm. Oh, hope we can carry on and hope all branches are keeping happy. At our last meeting which was in May, our Mother of the Year Mrs. Frances Smerdel was honored. Hope she enjoyed her day. We are proud of her. Wish also to thank Irene Jagodnik and Ann Tercek for coming to join us for our Mother’s Day Meeting and later sending us a note. Hope you both visit us again. Thank you Br. 50, Cleveland for your wishes. I wish to inform our Barberton ladies that our next meeting is Oct. 3rd, 1982, at the Slovene Center, W. 14th St. at 2 o’clock. Check your books and please pay up your dues. I would appreciate if you would help me in this respect. Please catch up with your dues. We hope we will be able to find some lady who would be interested in taking over the office in 1983. We hate to break up our lodge for we are an old group. We need some younger ladies to join. Please think about it. Come to the October meeting. Best wishes to all Branches. MITZI NO. 10, CLEVELAND, OH On June 23rd, our new president, Jean Planinšek opened the meeting followed by the ready of minutes and correspondence. We had two members who passed away recently, Mary Debevec and Mary Korošec. May they rest in peace. Our new secretary-treasurer, Rosemary Susel gave the financial report which was read and approved. We are now having a membership drive, so ladies, please get busy and keep our branch going by enrolling your relatives and friends. We hope to get many new members. We have one new member to introduce this month, Mary Prime. Glad she is in our branch and welcome, Mary! Two of our members celebrated anniversaries, Antonia Alic and her husband, Joseph, 56 years and our new president, Jean and her husband, John Planinšek celebrated 44 years! We wish them many more healthy and happy anniversaries. Our branch has copies of the new cookbook, POTS & PANS. Please come and buy them. Prayers were said for our sick members and shut-ins. Congratulations to Fay Morro whose granddaughter Deborah Anderson graduated from St. Stephen’s and won a $100 scholarship. She will attend Notre Dame Academy. Also, Louise Fabec’s granddaughter, Donna Marie Bellisomo, graduated from North East High and Eastlake and is now attending Lakeland Community College. Rev. Athanasius Lovrenčič, O.F.M.: All of us have the same goal. Many of us were fortunate to be able to take a vacation trip, leaving behind us for at least a short time our daily problems. Christ told even his own followers when He saw them tired: “Come by yourself to an out of the way place and rest a little!” Yes, it is necessary that we pause and rest; our vacations bring us rest and as we say: "unwind us”, so that we are able to continue to perform the work God expects from us. But there is another very important point that should not be overlooked. On a trip we meet all kinds of people, persons we never saw before and very probably will never meet again. It is true, in this life our paths run in different directions, but finally we all shall meet in eternity. If we have the same goal, we should be helpful and kind towards each other especially in this pilgrimage, when much depends on the mutual good will and the encouragement we give to each other. As we are leisurely walking thru the parks or vacation spots or crossing the downtown streets, we should not forget, that one day we shall meet all these it eternity. What a pleasant thought it is to be of help, to spread good will even if it is only with a smile. There are many great people who spread love instead of hatred, and I must be one of them; be it at home or on the busiest corner of my town; after all, this is my Christian vocation! After our meeting we enjoyed delicious refreshments donated by our good ladies; door prizes were given. Thanks to all our good bakers. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, Sept. 15th at 1 p.m. Please make a note of this date and bring a member along. We hope to see many new faces. Hope you all enjoy a safe and healthy summer ANN STEFANČIČ NO. 12, MILWAUKEE, WI Our June meeting was very well-attended. It’s good to see everyone and if this keeps up, we will have to find more room. But, it’s heartening to know they’re all so congenial. All officers were present. Frances Plesko led us in Slovenian prayers to open the meeting and added prayers for our beloved State President, Ann Modiz of Sheboygan who had passed away. All reports were read and accepted. Communications were also read and with all that’s going on, everyone was more or less left to themselves to do whatever they decided. Our children’s picnic was discussed and we hoped for a good crowd and weather. The tickets are ready for sale for the State Convention on Sunday, Oct. 10th at St. John the Evangelist church and hall. The meeting will take place about 9:30 a.m. There will be coffee and rolls available for anyone who desires something to eat before the meeting. Mass will be a 11:15 a.m. with us going into church all together. Dinner will start at 1:00 p.m. A short program will follow giving everyone plenty of time to get home early especially those who come from out of town as we welcome everyone from any and all branches, in or out of the state! We certainly will miss Ann Modiz! As usual, the meeting ended with prayers led by Stavia. Our birthday girls were very generous and we were treated to a good lunch again with donations from Jean Jelenc, Jo Wilhelm, Sophie Stampfel, and Julia Pesec. Mary Starich brought beautiful tiger lillies from her back yard to grace the main table and Julia Plesec and Ann Grambow, Betty Stark and Mrs. Urankar all celebrated their birthdays with us. Door prizes were also donated by Mary Evanich, Mary Starich, A. Jelenik, J. Schnick, G. Schunk, Mary Kiel, C. Bojance, Jo Wilhelm, A. Grambow, B. Stark, L. Zigman, Alma Hoelzel, J. Pesec, A. Bizjak and our junior member, Erin Grambow and of course, Stavia. We still remained to play several games. Hope you all have a joyous summer. Picnic Notes Our picnic was very well attended by both the juniors and seniors and' we were very fortunate to be blessed with a sunny, warm day. The members outdid themselves with their good bakery. Everything from strudels, bars, cookies, cupcakes and cakes were brought by, Olga Fredericks, Frances Plesko (home grown lettuce), Ann Grambow (baked beans) and Mrs. Vodnik baked a strudel. Brownies and doughnuts were also added by a guest, Kate Z. and Linda Cannestro and her mother, Evelyn Laurich baked bars, cookies and brownies. Mary Kiel baked cookies as well as Betty Stark, Sophie Stampfel, Jo. W. brought cake rolls, M. Brekkan brought cakes, Anne Jelinek baked brownies and cookies, apple crisp by Chris Bojance and bars by G. Schunk. Alma Hoelzel and Erin also brought some. What a grand mixture and more than enough for everyone. I wish to thank Mary Kiel for helping me with the meat and buns and Olga for taking care of the kool-aid as well as to my sister-in-law, Evelyn Laurich, for shopping and helping me select the children’s prizes. Then, too, can’t forget Jo and her husband, Frank for the grill and manpower from all the men there as well as the helpers at the grill an* serving tables. Sophie Stampfel had charge of the games with the help of Olga and Evelvn and us seniors played a few rounds of our favorite pastime. I thank you all for being there and for helping and for all your generosity financially as well, especially A. Jelinek, J. Schnick, E. Laurich, G. Schunk and Sophie Rozman as well as Chris B. and Mary Skusek. This picnic was better than ever because of all your help and generosity and may God bless you all for it! MARY DEZMAN NO. 13, SAN FRANCISCO, CA Welcome to our new member, Louise (Banich) Thoresen, who is the' owner of a well-stocked book store at 1767 Stockton St. Gourmet Guides and Travel Books of all interest. Go see for yourself; ask for Louise. Greetings are sent from Pauline Verzuh in Montana. Pauline lived for many tears in S.F. and was a most active member. Hello back to you Pauline. Greetings, too, from our dear Jane Stephan (sister-in-law to Rose Scoff) now residing in San Diego. It is so nice to have our members (even tho a long way away) send such nice notes and good wishes. Hvala Lepa. Our luncheon was a delightful success as was our trip to Reno under the able and willing direction of our president, Jo Aiuto; with her hard work and dedication we all enjoy such good times. Thanks so much, Jo. Get well wishes are sent to Katie Radovich who has had a long illness, and Katie Plut, former Treasurer, who is home once again still under the weather. Get well, girls, our prayers are with you both. Ladies, remembr we have a SOCIAL gathering on the last Sunday of each month at the Church of the Nativity. It is such fun after 9:30 Mass to go downstairs and meet with our life-long friends and enjoy all the delicious donated cakes and coffee. Come on! See you there! FRAN E. CHIODO NO. 14, EUCLID, OH It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of our beloved treasurer, Mary Iskra. Mary was one of those people always willing to lend a hand when needed and was truly an asset to our lodge. Mrs. Iskra had been an officer for over 25 years and was also our Slovenian reporter for the ZARJA. Mary was very active in many organizations and was a dedicated worker. Our deepest sympathy is extended to her husband Frank. May the Good Lord provide her with eternal peace. Most of our ladies were active during the East 185th Street Old World Festival August 4-8 with booths for their organizations. Some of the activities centered at the Slovene Home for Aged sponsored by the United Slovenian Society. It was a busy time for us! For residents of the Euclid Creek Area who have suffered thru flooding of their homes and basements — good news!. Dave Trenton, former Councilman, Congressman Stokes, and Col. George Johnson of the Army Corps of Engineers are savoring a victory that was nine years in the making, bringing an end to struggle to resolve the problems of Euclid Creek. The Army Corps of Engineers are now studying plans which could correct the flooding problems and hope to provide results that could last for 100 years! Our members in that area can now look for relief from a most unhappy problem. Thanks, Dave! We’d also like to congratulate all of our ladies having birthdays these past few months, and especially to my mother Anna Kuhar who just celebrated her 88th birthday. Good health and happiness and a happy birthday to all! A reminder once again to all members who have not paid up their dues to get their money in to our secretary Vera Bajec as soon as possible. Sorry to report that we’re had a few members on the sick list. Frances Erzen is at Lake County Hospital and Jennie Erjavec is at Suburban Community Hospital. Paula Boštjančič is out of the hospital and on the mend. Other members who have been ill are Josephine Plesničar, Olga Marsey and Vida Wysocki. Mary Mramor is home from the hospital and on the mend. Mary Grill is at the Cleveland Clinic. May God grant our sick members a speedy recovery. By the time this article is published we’ll be starting our fall season, but right now we’re sweltering in our hot and humid weather. Hope you’ve all had a pleasant summer! ALICE KUHAR NO. 16, SO. CHICAGO, 1L There was a nice turnout for our June meeting. Anna Lustig gave out booklets for the purpose of defraying expenses of our State Convention. Please return them at our September meeting. Among the prizes are two beautiful afghans made by Gloria Serapin and Jennie Glusac. Our Branch will host the Illinois State Convention which will start with 11:30 Mass at St. George’s Church followed by dinner and meeting at the Villa Cosenza. Meet at the church hall before Mass where coffee and rolls will be served. Tickets for the dinner are $8.00 and will be available at the September meeting. Please remember the convention date, Sunday, October 3rd. Thank you notes were read from the families of Ann Marie Kaminski, Virginia Modrowski and Ann Mosacchio and prayers were said for the repose of their souls. June and July birthday celebrants were Dolores Franko, Marge Spretnjak, Anna Buck, Marge Prebil, Mary Crnokrak, and Romaine O’Brien. Many happy returns. Get well wishes are sent to Tina