Naslov — Address NOVA DOBA 6233 St. Clair Avenue Cleveland, Ohio _ (Tel. HEnderson 3889) NOVA DOBA (NEW ERA) URADNO GLASILO AMERIŠKE BRATSKE ZVEZE — OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE AMERICAN FRATERNAL UNION =». Ameriška bratska zveza je samo bratska podporna organizacija brez vsakih drugih primesi, in kot taka uspeva. Ohranimo jo tako! Entered as Second Class Matter April -15th, 1926, at The Post Office at Cleveland, Ohio, Under the Act of March 3rd, 1870. — Accepted for Mailing at Special Rate of Postage, Provided for in Section 1103, Act of October 3rd, 1917, Authorized March 15th, 19-5_ LETNIK XVII. NO. 12. __ §t. 12. CLEVELAND, OHIO, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 — SREDA, 19. MARCA, 1941 VOL. XVII. društvene in druge SLOVENSKE VESTI federacija društev Ameriške ratske zveze v državi Colorado 0 zborovala v nedeljo 30. mar-Ca v Denver ju, Colo. Zborovanje Se bo vršilo v Slovenskem domu na 4468 Washington St. in se bo Počelo ob 9. uri dopoldne. jjc Ohijska federacija društev deviške bratske zveze bo zbo-r°'ala v nedeljo 6. aprila v Cle-'eandu, Ohio. Zborovanje se bo v£silo v spodnji dvorani Sloven-® eKa narodnega doma na St. air Avenue in se bo pričelo ob 'fl ‘ Ur* dopoldne. sjc Pomladansko veselico nazna-"Ja društvo št. 168 ABZ v. Hel-laerju» Utah, za soboto 12. apri- * ;«< ^ * Moydellu, Pa., se bo v soboti I lic aPr^a vršila plesna vese- j|) *arnkajšnjega društva št. ABZ. Prostor veselica: Slo-fjji etl-ska dvorana. ; ji * * ' ' ^ Slovenski dvovani nasel-jg116 Center, Pa., se bo v sqboto 1 ka'jaP- vršila veselica tam- ^ tujega društva št. 33 ABZ. . i * i \7 1 ° belo soboto, to je 19. apri-. ’ Se bo vršila veselica društva ■ 49 ABZ v Canonsburgu, Pa. dt°f °r P^reditve: Dvorana I h0 Va Postojnska jama, Stra- i ane. Pa. Cj. Pokroviteljstvom federa-društev ABZ v zapadni 19 . ^Ivaniji se bodo v dneh |(_ 'n 20. aprila vršile velike Jaške tekme v Pittsburghu, i pj|j ^agovalci bodo deležni le- I *^8rad v gotovini in trofe- (jQ j rijave za tekme sprejema i Cai! aprila: L- p- Boberg, 5421 j • ^gie Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. / p * lili ederaciia društev ABZ za (. Val °18 *n Wisconsin bo Zhora- s' a v Nedeljo 20. aprila v Chi-J ^1- Zborovanju bo sledil l ga HVn* Program, tekom katere- 1 !&lav ° nast°Pil kot govornik 2bQn’ tajnik Anton Zbašnik. Hkr°Vanje se vršilo v Go-(<* Prostorih na 2246 C pfj -G *stand Avenue in se bo bay6.° uri dopoldne. Za- , 11 Program pa se bo vršil v 3 l43G\»Can Bohemian Hall na j) ob j ; 18th St. in se bo pričel ° štirih popold ne. Pl ŽtvožSn° vese^co priredi dru- UOhio ‘ ^ ABZ v East Palestine, IV/ Sob°to 26. aprila zvečer. r ^rk °r Vese^ce: Pe^ce Valley S f *tJ?n8ylvanslca f e d e r aci ja bo vi °v Ameriške bratske zveze v °r°vala v nedeljo 27. aprila „ "»Albini Claridge, Pa. Hi T -j * petletnico ustanovitve bo IO3 AUft^0 že"sko društvo št banke. ^ v Clevelandu, Ohio, z ! boto 2p0Tn *n P^esno zabavo vso-Vr§iia aPr^a- Prireditev se bo J Holtl V Slovenskem domu na ^ mG? Ave. i ! ■ fin . * 1,1 ^h\ lx>e(iitev veseHce v soboto 3 / Ah? naznanja društvo št. 148 ' ‘nleyvilleu, Pa. 5* V-lnat i V diieh c!anapolim• tnfl- se bodo Ve*ike t ’ *n maJa vršile ke k*.., e* tudi nekake vrednostne enote, kakor je nam na primer taka vrednostna enota dolar. Grški pesnik Homer, ki je napisal storijo o desetletni vojni za Trojo, omenja, da je takrat veljal za denarno enoto vol. Zlati oklep tistega časa je veljal sto volov. To je bilo 900 let pred Kristom. Na starodavni Kreti so predstavljale denarno enoto ovce in bogastvo starodavnih Židov se je cenilo po njihovih čredah ovac in druge živine. Domačini na otoku Jap v Pacifičnem oceanu še danes rabijo za denar velika kamnita kolesa, podobna mlinskim kamenom. Naši ameriški Indijanci so rabili za denar nekake koralde, izdelane iz školjk, imenovane wampum. Prvi beli naselniki v Ameriki so se tudi v medsebojni trgovini ali v trgovini 'l Indijanci posluževali wampuma, pa tudi bobrovih kož, žita itd. V Virginiji je več kot sto let veljal za denar tobak. Tkanine, sol, kožuhovina in sko-ro vsi predmeti, ki so bili kolikor toliko primerni za zamenjavo, so ob enem ali drugem času služili ljudem za denar. V starem Egiptu so že pred več kot štirimi tisočletji rabili kovine za denar. Na Kitajskem so veljale za denar kocke zlata 2100 let pred našim časoštevom. Biblija starega zakona navaja zlato in srebro kot denar. Na ta način je očak Abraham plačal za neko zemljišče 400 šekljev pred nekako 3,600 leti. V starem Babilonu, reč kot 500 let pred začetkom našega štetja, so bili poganski templji obenem tudi banke, so prejemali vloge in iz-posojevali denar na obresti. Zgodovina zasleduje prve ko-valce denarja do leta 550 pred Kristom; bili so Lidijci v Mali Aziji. Njihov kralj Krez je pp-stal simbol velikega bogastva. Grki so se naučili »kovanja denarja od Lidij cev in iz Grške je prišla ta umetnost v Rim. Kitajci so že rabili papirnat denar v trinajstem stoletju, ko jih je obiskal raziskovalec Marco Polo. Cesar Kubla Kan je že leta 1273 izdajal papirnat denar; papir za istqga je bil izde lan iz murvinega listja. Za po-narejalce denarja je bila že takrat določena smrtna kazen. Pred rojstvom naše republike in v začetnih letih iste je v sedanjih Zedinjenih državah krožil angleški,; francoski in španski denar. Ta različni denar je povzročal mnogo konfuzijp v trgovini. Zvezni kongres je toj;ej leta 1785 določil dolar za denarno enoto in sprejel za delitev istega desetinski sistem. Leta 1792 je bila v Philadelphiji otvorjena prva federalna kovnica denarja. Prvi kovanci, izdelani v tej kovnici, so bile srebrne petice, ki pa niso bile dane v- cirkulacijo, ampak so bile poklonjene Marti Washington, predsednikovi soprogi, da jih razdeli kot suve-nirje med prijatelje. Istočasno (Dalje na 2. strani) Peto poročilo Napredka kampanje norega imena. Število dosedaj pristop-lih članov: Mladinski odde-, lek Ido, odrasli oddelek na, skupaj 341. Vsota dosedaj zapisane zavarovalnine: Mladinski oddelek $73,150.00, odrasli oddelek Ul04,000.00, skupaj §177,150.00. Število dosedaj prijavljenih kandidatov za delegate na 4. mladinsko konvencijo: Za redne delegate 22, za častne delegate 20, skupaj 42. Število dosedaj kvalificiranih delegatov: Za redne delegate 5, za častne delegate 1, skupaj 6. Število aktivno sodelujočih društev 86. ANTON ZBAŠNIK, glavni tajnik. DREVESA ZA SENCO Moderna civilizacija in industrializacija človeka vedno bolj odtujuje od narave, toda popolnoma odtrgati ga ne more. Prvotni človek je našel zavetje in hrano v gozdu in tudi moderni človek se ne more ubraniti privlačnosti drevja, ki ga v poletni vročini vabi v svojo senco. Človeška bivališča so mnogo bolj prijazna, če jih obdaja vsaj nekaj dreves. Celo v velikih mestih, kjer je prostor drag, se najde prostor za večje ali manjše. parke, nasade dreves ob cestah in po nekaj dreves okoli stanovanjskih hiš. Za najlepše mesto v Zedinjenih državah se smatra naše glavno mesto Washington, ki je tako rekoč razsejano po enem samem velikem parku. Sploh pa vsa mesta, ki kaj držijo na lepoto, skušajo gojiti v svojem obsegu kar največ drevja, ki blaži poletno vročino in čisti ozračje. Kjer koli bivajo Slovenci, v velikih ali malih mestih, povsod vidimo okrog stanovanj vsaj nekaj drevja. V malih mestih in vaseh drevje skoro prav tako dobro uspeva kot v prosti naravi. V velikih mestih pa so v tem oziru težkoče, deloma vsled omejenosti vrtičev, deloma vsled dima, prahu in druge nesnage, ki plava v zraku. Nekatera drevesa se znajo prilagoditi najbolj neugodnim razmeram, druga pa so bolj občutljiva. '•4 i Pri saditvi dreves za senco v velikih mestih je treba v prvi vrsti upoštevati vrste dreves, ki dotičnem okrožju uspevajo. Dežela je razsežna, ima različno podnebje in vsled tega pogoje za različnih vrst drevje. Na jugu uspevajo palme in magnolije, visoko na severa morda le lipe, breze, vrbe in topole. V Clevelandu, Ohio, na primer dobro uspevajo raznih vrst javori, v Chicagu pa teh dreves ni videti. V industrijskih mestih zmerno gorkih krajev se najbolje obnesejo severni jukalipti (euca-yptus), ki hitro rasto, imajo le-j}o listje, katerega rie napada skoro nikak mrčes, in ki se skoro ne zmenijo za dim in drugo nesnago. Dobro prenesejp velikomestne neprilike tudi platane ali sikamore. Topole hitro rasto in uspevajo skoro v vsakem podnebju, imajo pa to napako, da njihove korenine rade zaidejo v vodovodne cevi in jih zamašijo. Mlada drevesa za sajenje si je najbolj priporočljivo nabaviti iz drevesnic domačega okrožja. Taka drevesa so navajena krajevnim razmeram ter imajo navadno dobro razvite korenine. Drevesničarji navadno znajo tudi priporočiti prave vrste za različne razmere. Po nekaterih mestih, kot na jrimer v Clevelandu, se okoli stanovanjskih hiš vidi tudi precej sadnih dreves, hrušek, jablan, sladkih in kislih črešfcnj in bres kev. Mnoga teh dreves so prav tako lepa ter dajejo prav tako dobro senco kot lepotilna dre vesa. Spomladi, ko cveto, jih je veselje videti. Na pridelek sadja sicer ni dosti za računati, toda včasih se tudi to kolikor toliko obnese. Crešnje in breskve hitro rasto in spomladi obilno cveto Breskve, ki ne zrastejo v velika drevesa, so pripravne tudi za bolj tesne prostore. Tu in tam bi se morda izplačalo poskusit:, tudi s takimi sadnimi drevesi za senco. Drevesa se lahko sadijo a presajajo vse od pozne jeseni do pozne pomladi, ako le zemlja ni (Dalje na 2. strani) ZAPOZNELE VESTI OD TAM PREKO NAKAZNICE ZA KRUH Od 1. februarja naprej so na /sem področju dravske banovi-ie ali Slovenije uvedene urad-le nakaznice za kruh in moko. formalna nakaznica za odrasle »sebo daje pravico nakupa 1 ki-ograma pšenične moke odnos-10 testenin ali 3.33 kilograma snotnega kruha, ki se peče iz 10% pšenične in 60% koruzne noke, na teden. Mesečna količila znaša torej za odraslo osebe l kilograme pšenične moke ali [3.33 kilograma enotnega kru-la. Za otroke je količina manj-ia, za težake pa nekaj večja. Posebne nakaznice so izdane ze Iružinske poglavarje, za posa neznike, za tujce, za gostinsk( )brate, za zavode in ustanove. PODLISTKAR V Ljubljani je v starosti 72 let nagloma umrl Josip Suchy, ki je bil širši javnosti znan kot avtor številnih prijetno satiričnih dogodbic in podlistkov. Po dobro završenih študijah je bil mnogo let v službi pri dunajski Trgovski zbornici, znanje slovanskih, romanskih in orientalskih jezikov pa mu je odprlo pot v konzularno službo. Kot tak je živel v Aleksandriji, v Carigradu, v Perziji, v Indiji in na Cejlonu. Zadnja leta je bival v Ljubljani, vedno duhovit, živahen in mladosten. Po rodu je bil iz Kamnika, med prijatelji imenovan Krištofov Pepček. * SMRT METLIČANA V Metliki v Beli Krajini je umrl splošno znani metliški gospodar in hotelir Dako Makar. V Metliko se je priselil mlad iz bližnjega žumberka. Bil je polnih 30 let starosta metliškega Sokola. Pred leti je svoje rojake zastopal tudi v narodni skupščini kot poslanec. VSAK PO SVOJE Amerika je čudovita dežela. Naši zastopniki v kongresu so se dva meseca prepirali glede sprejema znane ‘“lend-lease” postave. Vsak je imel priliko povedati svoje mnenje in ostrih besed ni manjkalo. Ko pa sta obe zbornici kongresa k nično sprejeli postavo z odločno večino, je bilo boja in nasprotovanja konec. Manjšina je ljjalno sprejela odlok večine, nasprotniki so si podali roke in obljubili podpirati predsednika v izvajanju določb postave. Tako posluje demokracija. * Kakor stvari zdaj stojijo, morejo zasužnjeni ali ob steno pritisnjeni narodi Evropi pričakovati vsaj nekaj neke svobode le, ako bo v tej vojni Nemčija poražena. Izmed neevropskih dežel more k temu največ pripomoči republika Zedinjenih držav, ki se je zadnji čas za to tudi resno odločila. Naše mesto mora torej biti stoprocentno na strani Zedinjenih držav, če nam je kaj za zmagd demokracije in za svobodo slovanskih in drugih narodov Evrope. * Bivšemu rumunskemu kralju Karlu se je posrečilo uiti iz konfinacije v Španiji preko meje na Portugalsko, odkoder jo misli pocediti v Ameriko. Bo že resničen tisti pregovor, ki pravi, da z zlatom obložen osel vsak plot prepleza. ■ ■ * ženske organizacije v Angliji prirejajo čajanke v svrho zbiranja fondov za podporo žrtvam nemških bomb. Na tistih čajankah je vse, kar se za čajanke spodobi, tudi kolekte, samo čaja ni, ker ga hranijo za vojaštvo. To je približno tako, kot če bi Slovenec povabil drage rojake na Martinovanje, pa bi jih postregel z lemonado. * V tej deželi je mnogo postav, ki so sicer legalne, toda niso upoštevane od nikogar. Med take postave navadno spada tudi moževa beseda v hiši. * Bivši predsedniški kandidat Willkie je bolj odkritosrčen kot je večina politikov. Ko je bil nedavno poklican na izpričevanje pred senatni odsek, ga je neki senator opomnil, da glede gotove zadeve drugače govori kot je govoril tekom jesenske predsedniške kampanje. Willkie je na pripombo s smehom odvrnil, da se kampanjskih izjav ne sme vselej resno jemati. Poslušalci so ga za tisto izjavo nagradili z burnim ploskanjem. Te čase se mnogo govori in piše o totalitarni vojni. Prijatelj Cahej meni, da je totalitarna vojna tudi takrat, kadar se mož in žena začneta obmetavati s kuhinjsko posodo, krtačami, svetilkami, likalniki in copatami. * V Raleighu, North Carolina, se je moral neki H. I. Hicks pred sodiščem zagovarjati zaradi pretepanja svoje žene. Pri izbiranju porote je obtoženec ugotovil, da sta med porotniki dva samca, in je apeliral na sodnika, da jy oprosti in nadomesti z dvema, ki sta oženjena, češ, da samci ne morejo razumno razsojati v takih zadevah. Sodnik je bil izkušen mož in je želji obtoženca ugodil. Kdor koli pride v Anglijo, dobi plinsko masko za protekcijor tudi nemški in italijanski vojni ujetniki. To kaže, da so Angleži gentlemeni celo v vojni. (Dalje na 2. strani) HRANA IZ RASTLINSTVA Vsa hrana za človeka ali živali prihaja posredno ali neposredno od rastlitfslva. Direktno rastlinsko hrano nam daje žito, sadje, zelenjava it$. Mleko in mlečni izdelki, ki jih uživamo, so samo predelano rastlinstvo, kajti krave, ki dajejo mleko, živijo od zelenjave. Kokošja jajca imajo tudi svoj izvor v rastlinstvu, kajti perutnina se hrani z žitom. Istotako se preživljajo z rastlinstvom živali, ki nam dajejo meso, kot goveda,-ovce, koze, kunci, divjačina itd. Tudi mesojedne zveri in ptice ujede, se hranijo z manjšimi živalmi, ki uživajo rastlinsko hrano. Kakor koli obračamo zadevo, pridemo končno do. zaključka, da podlaga za hrano človeka in živali je v rastlinstvu. Brez rastlinstva ne bi bilo mogoče življenje kot ga mi poznamo. To velja ne samo za suho zemljo, ampak tudi za morje, ki pokriva tri četrtine našega planeta in vsebuje neštevilno rib in drugih morskih živali. Tudi v morju se začenja vse življenje pri rastlinstvu. Morja so velikanski pašniki, na katerih se pasejo živali. t Mikroskopično majhne rastlinice, ki jih znanstveniki imenujejo planktone ali phytopljink tone, oživljajo neštetih milijardah te morske, pašnike. Te rastlinice so tako majhne, da jih je mogoče videti le s povečal-nim steklom, in se množijo s tem, da se delijo, to je,.da se vsaka dorasla rastlinica razdeli v dve in tako naprej v neskončnost. živijo te rastlinice od sonca, zraka, vode in ogljikove kisline. Vse vsebujejo t^iko znani klorofil ali zelenilo. Na teh drobnih'rastlinicah se pasejo kot bolhe majhne morske živalice, ki so sorodnice rakov. Te male rake hrustajo male ribice, male ribice služijo za hrano večjim in tako naprej do naj večjih rib. Kjer je v morju hrana za male živalice, tam je hrana za večje. Rnziskavanja so dokazala, da kjer je v morju dosti planktona, to je tistih mikrosko pično majhnih rastlinic, tam je dosti rib, ker je enostavno do volj hrane za vse ribe, male in velike. RADIJSKI DAVEK Luksuzni davki, ki so bili v igoslaviji z novim letom močno zvišani, so prizadeli tudi radijske aparate. Prometni davek na radijske aparate se je zvišal od 20 na 40%, luksuzni pa od 24 na 40%. K temu pride še carina in drugi stroški, tako da predstavlja nakupna cena radija do 200% tovarniške cene. Pred nekaj leti je stal dober radijski aparat 3600 dinarjev, lani se je cena radi zvišanih davkov dvignila na 3800 dinarjev, z najno-ejšim povišanjem davka pa bo cena takega aparata znašala kar 5600 dinarjev. MILO POD KONTROLO Trgovci na drobno morajo mi o za pranje prodajati potrošni com po določeni ceni .postopno po njihovih prejšnjih nakupih, in to samo svojim stalnim odjemalcem, v sorazmerju z njihovimi dejanskimi potrebami. Nobeni stranki ne smejo trgovci na drobno za potrebe enega gospodinjstva prodati na teden več nego en kilogram mila za pra nje. VOLČJA NADLOGA Blizu Dolge vasi pri Kočevju so nedavno lovci napravili pogon na volka, ki ja uničeval divjačino v tamkajšnjih loviščih. Po daljšem zasledovanju so ga našli in ustrelili. Banska upra va v Zagrebu dobiva iz raznih krajev vrbaske banovine poročila o volkovih, ki napadajo drobnico in govedo. Zaradi obilice snega v gorah prihajajo vol kovi v bližino ljudskih selišč. (Dalje na 2. strani) VSAK PO SVOJE (Nadaljevanje s 1. strani) Neki ameriški pisatelj je opi- j sal povprečno omoženo Američanko sledeče: Poročila se je, j ko je bila stara 24 let; dvakrat I na mesec se prepira s svojim možem; osemkrat na leto grozi, da bo šla domov k svoji materi; nikdar se ne nauči pravilno zabiti *žebl ja; opraska tri fender je avtomobila in ena vrata garaže;; pogostokrat namigava, da bi bi-; la morala prav ^ prav poročiti koga drugega. Pravijo, da brezpogojno za-; upanje morajo Imeti: demokracija, ljubezen, rižota, munšajn in minnesotska buja. Včasih je veljalo pravilo, da vse dobro pride od zgoraj. V Evropi, kjer padajo bombe izpod neba, seveda to ne drži več. Pri nas so pa še izjeme. Nad mestom Wichita, Kansas, # so onega večera mestne luči tako zmedle proti severu se vračajočo divjo raco, da je zgubila kontrolo svojega '‘letala” in treščila v hrbet Raymonda Smitha s tako silo, da je onemogla padla na tla in obležala na pločniku. In Smith si je tisti večer privoščil okusno račjo pečenko. * Ko so preteklo poletje Francozi kapitulirali pred Nemci, so I jim Angleži s silo vzeli nekaj vojnih ladij, nekaj so jih pa potopili, da bi jih ne dobili Nemci v roke. Francozi so bili zaradi tega na Angleže zelo jezni in nekateri so še. Kljub temu poročajo ameriški reporterji, da želijo zmago Anglije vsi Francozi, tudi tisti, ki so jezni nanjo. Nekateri se še spominjamo zadnje predsedniške kampanje, tekom katero so nam neštevilni govorniki obetali diktaturo, če' bo predsednik izvoljen za tretji 'termin. Well, predsednik Roosevelt zdaj služi že tretji termin, toda o kaki diktaturi še ni sledu. I * V Italiji je običaj, da gostje posedajo pozno v noč pri mizicah, ki so postavljene na pločnikih pred kavarnami, in debatirajo o vsem mogočem. Vlada je zdaj taka nočna posedanja pred j kavarnami prepovedala, češ, da gostje tam preveč govorijo. Visoki vladi najbrž ni bila všeč; vsebina pogovorov, ki so se razvijali vpričo junaških italijanskih činov v Albaniji in Afriki. Texas ni samo naj več j a dr-: žava naše Unije, ampak ima bržkone tudi najbolj zdravo;, podnebje. To bi se dalo sklepa- ' ti iz dejstva, da se je te dni v 1 Austinu, Texas, poročil 93-letni : Chailes D. Clark, veteran civil- 1 no vojne, s 78-letno Elizabeto 1 Turner. Slučaj tudi kaže, da če 1 prespek^ivni ženin dovolj dolgo 1 čakr, mu tudi razlika dveh de-setktij v starosti ne dela na-! pot j a. čuali smo, da Mussolini zmer- ' ja Grke z zahrbtneži. Saj kaj drugega tudi ne morejo biti, če J jim Italijani tako vztrajno obra- 1 čaj o hrbte in tisto, kar je pod 1 njimi. 1 * 2 V Smithfieldu, North Caroli- ( na, je farmer W. I). Alien za- s klal prašiča, ki je tehtal 886 1 funtov, krači istega pa tehtata po 95 funtov vsaka. Tako kračo se bo že izplačalo nesti k velikonočnemu žegnu. In, ko se *bo družina Vsedla h kosilu oziroma h krači, bo žegen tudi nekaj zalegel. * Pratikarji pravijo, da se jutri proti večeru prismeje v deželo pomlad. Pozdravljena, pomlad, in pozdravljeni vsi, ki se je veselite! In najlepši pozdrav sezone bo, če si medsebojno vo-|ščimo veselo pomlad. A. J. T. v ■ j V \ DRUŠTVENE IN DRUGE SLOVENSKE VESTI (Nadaljevanje s 1. strani) " junija. Društvo št. 71 ABZ v > Clevelandu, Ohio, naznanja pik-nik na Stuškovi farmi za nede- 1 ljo 29. junija. V proslavo dru- > štvene dvajsetletnice priredi ’ društvo št. 138 ABZ v Exportu, ■ Pa., velik piknik na dan 4. juli- 2 ja. Kot slavnostni govornik na > prireditvi nastopi glavni tajnik ■; Anton Zbašnik. Prostor pikni-i ka: Beechwood Park. Društvo št. 25 ABZ v Evelethu, Minn., ; priredi velik piknik v nedeljo 17. _ avgusta. Na omenjenem pikniku bo zaključena 4. mladinska kon-j venci ja. ♦ <•» Času zelo primerno kratko črtico “And proud of it” je priob-1 čil “This Week Magazine,” nedeljska priloga clevelandskega lista “Plain Dealer” z dne 16. • marca, črtico je napisal naš ro-1 jak, priznani ameriški pisatelj ) Louis Adamič. Vsebina se tiče 1 sina italijanskega priseljenca in ■ potežkoč, katere ima zaradi svo--ijega pokolenja. črtica, ki se - prav prijetno in gladko čita, je 5 poučljiva in bodrilna za novej-1 še priseljence in njihove otro- • ke, obeneni pa tudi poučna za ■ tako zvane stare Američane, posebno v teh časih, ko se med njimi tu in tam pojavlja plemenska nestrpnost. > SPLOŠNI TEDENSKI PREGLED (Nadaljevanje s 1. strani) ■ ne surovine, ki so potrebne za 1 narodno obranabo. To velja posebno za surovine, katere je treba po večini importirati iz inozemstva, na primer nekatere rudnine in gumij. Dalje se odpirajo in izboljšujejo domači viri raznih surovin in slični viri v sosednih državah. Važnost se polaga tudi na ponovno porabo nekaterih surovin. Na primer, stari gumijasti izdelki zaležejo prenovljeni za polno četrtino celotne porabe, pri antimoniju pa celo za tretjino. ZA VEČJO VARNOST V poslanski zbornici zveznega kongresa je bila pretekli teden sprejeta predloga za federalno inšpekcijo premogovnikov, ki naj bi rudarjem zagotovila večjo varnost. Pričakuje se, da bo predloga brez posebne opozicije sprejeta tudi v senatu in da bo v kratkem posta-! la zakon. ZAMRZNJENE 'FINANCE Predsednik Rposevelt je pre-; tekli teden odredil “zamrzne-nje” financ Bolgarije in Madžarske v Zedinjenih državah. V obeh primerih so omenjena finančna sredstva primeroma majhna. Madžarska je že dvanajsta država, katere gotovina v *tej deželi je bila zamrznjena. IZUČENI DELAVCI Vlada v Washingtonu poziva vse delavce, ki so izučeni v kaki stroki, katera je potrebna pri narodni obrambi, da se prostovoljno registrirajo v fede- ■ ralnih ali državnih posredovalnicah za delo. To velja v prvi vrsti za izučene delavce, ki niso zaposleni, v drugi vrsti pa za tiste delavce, ki so sicer zaposleni, toda pri poslih, kjer njihova posebna izvežbanost ne prihaja v poštev. Registracija ' je prostovoljna in vlada želi tem potom samo izvedeti, kje bi mogla razširjajoča se obramb- ' na industrija dobivati izučene , delavce, katerih bo treba vedno ’ več. % * I DRAGA POLICIJA Po neki londonski statistiki ] rabi Nemčija okoli dva milijo- ] na vojakov samo za policijsko ] službo v zasedenih deželah. Od ; teh jih je okrog enega milijo- • na v Belgiji, po četrt milijona < v okupirani Franciji in na Bal- s kanu, 125 tisoč na Norveškem, 50 tisoč na Holandskem itd. Di-; rektno za vojno na razpolago ima Nemčija, poleg prej ome- j njenih okupacijskih armad, še\ ; tri milijone vojakov. AMERIŠKI ČASNIKAR ARETIRAN V Berlinu je bil dne 15. marca v njegovem apartmentu are- j tiran Richard C. Hottelet, poj rodu Newyorčan, član poroče-j valskega štaba United Pressa.1 Agenti tajne policije, ki so ga! aretirali, so zaplenili tudi razne njegove listine in druge predmete. Baje je bil ameriški reporter obtožen špijonaže. Za | zadevo se zanima ameriško poslaništvo v Berlinu. i ---- VOJNA SITUACIJA Po poročilih iz Londona so Angleži sprejem “lend-lease” postave v Washingtonu, ki jih zagotavlja velike materialne pomoči, proslavili s silnimi zrač-1 nimi napadi na Nemčijo ter na od Nemcev okupirane dežele,' Norveško, Holandsko, Belgijo in Francijo. V Nemčiji so posebno, hudo bombardirali Berlin, Hamburg in Bremen; pa tudi manjšim industrijskim krajem niso prizanašali. Baje je bilo to bombardiranje največje in najbolj razsežno, kar so jih dosedaj podvzeli Angleži. Nemci so istočasno bombardirali Liverpool in povzročili znatno škodo, toda po neki novi tehniki so Angleži zbili več ko ducat nemških bombnikov na tla. Na albanski fronti so pretekli teden Italijani pričeli veliko ofenzivo, vse od Ohridskega jezera do obale Jadranskega morja. Baje je to ofenzivo nadzoroval sam Mussolini. Grki poročajo, da so Italijani utrpeli silne izgube in da niso zavzeli nobene grške pozicije. Etiopske čete pod vodstvom angleških častnikov in s pomočjo angleških izvidniških letal uspešno izganjajo italijanske zavojevalce iz Etiopije. Večkrat zanikana neuradna poročila iz Balkana, da Anglija zbira močno armado na gotovih točkah v Grčiji in bližnjem o- • točju, niso bila povsem iz trte ] izvita. Iz Kaire v Egiptu se poroča, da je angleška “nilska armada” zelo pomnožena in je c pripravljena se spoprijeti 3 1 Hitlerjevimi četatni kjer koli v Sredozemlju. Kje je angleška “nilska armada” koncentrirana in kako močna je, tega seveda cenzurirana poročila ne naznanjajo. Ker pa je nemška okupacijska armada Bolgarije ob grški meji, je logično sklepanje, da jo angleška armada pričakuje v Grčiji in morda tudi v Turčiji. NEGOTOVO STALIŠČE JUGOSLAVIJE Stališče Jugoslavije napram državam osišča je bilo v začetku tega tedna še vedno negotovo. Že pred tednom se je poročalo, da se bo Jugoslavija pod silo razmer pridružila državam osišča, to je Nemčiji, Italiji in Japonski, toda vse dosedaj so znali jugoslovanski državniki to preprečiti z raznimi zavlačevanji. Sodi se, da je Jugoslavija pripravljena z Nemčijo in Italijo' podpisati nenapadalno pogodbo, toda ne bo dovolila nemškim četam prehoda preko svojega) ozemlja. Kolikor se more sklepat^ iz raznih poročil, je Jugoslavija popolnoma mobilizirana; za obrambo svojih mej. Jugoslavija je nesporno v silno neprijetnem položaju in je njeno oklevanje z ozirom na pristop k osišču kar občudovanja vredno. Bodrijo pa jo najbrž uspehi Anglije v Afriki in Sredozemlju, poročila o močni angleški armadi, ki je pripravljena v Grčiji ali kje v bližini, odločno zadržanje Grčije in nekompromisno stališče Amerike z ozirom na vso mogočo materialno pomoč Angliji in drugfm; državam, ki se borijo napram silam osišča. / AMERIŠKA BRATSKA ZVEZA Ustanovljena 18. julija 1898 GLAVNI URAD: ELY, MINNESOTA GLAVNI ODBOR IZVRSEVALNI ODSEK: Predsednik: J. N. Rogelj ......... 620U Schade Avc., Cleveland, OUWi 1. podpredsednik: Frank Okoren ........ 47D9 Pearl Ft., Denver, Cd®” 2. podpredsednik: P. J. Oblock...RD No. 1, Box 506, Turtle Creek, Pa-i 3. podpredsednik: Joseph Kovach...... 342 E. Sheridan St., Ely, Mian-’ - 4. podpredsednik: Anton Krapene.... 1636 W. 21st Place, Chicago, I1M 5. podpredsednik: Joseph Sneler .5237 Carnegie Ave., Pittsburgh, P&-; 6. podpredsednica: Mary Predovich ..... 2300 Yew St., Butte, Mont.; Tajnik: Anton Zbašnik ...................... AFU Bldg., Ely, Minn.; Pomožni tajnik: Frank Tomsich, Jr............ AFU Bldg., Ely, Minn.I Blagajnik: Louis Champa .......................... Ely, Minnesota Vrhovni zdravnik: Dr. F. J. Arch ..618 Chestnut St., Pittsburgh, PS'! Urednik-upravnik glasila: A. J. Terbovec...,6233 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, (>• NADZORNI ODSEK: Predsednik: John Kumse................ 1735 E. 33rd St., Lorain, Ohio! 1. nadzornik: F. E. Vranichar ........ 1312 N. Center St., Joliet, ®.j 2. nadzornik: Matt Anzelc ....................Box 12, Aurora, Minn.! 3. nadzornik: Andrew Milavec, Jr......... Box 31, Meadowlands, j 4. nadzornik: F. J. Kress.............. 218—57th St., Pittsburgh, Pa’ FINANČNI ODSEK: J. N. Rogelj .......-............. 6208 Schade Ave., Cleveland, Ohio, Anton Zbašnik, tajnik......................... AFU Bldg., Ely, Minn.; John Kumše............................. 1735 E. 33rd St., Lorain, Ohio! j Frank E. Vranichar..................... 1312 N. Center St., Joliet, I"” Andrew Milavec, Jr.........................Box 31, Meadowlands, PP' GLAVNI POROTNI ODBOR: Predsednik: Anton Okolish ....... 1078 Liberty Ave., Barberton, Ohioi 1. porotnik: Frank Mikec .................... Box 46, Strabane, ?»•; 2. porotnica: Rose Svetich ........................ Ely, Minnesota; 3. porotnik: Steve Mauser.............. 4627 Logan St., Denver, Colo- 4: porotnik: Ignac Zajc.......... 683 Onderdonk Ave., Brooklyn, N. *■ NAGRADE V GOTOVINI ZA NOVOPRIDOBLJENE ČLANE ODRASLEGA IN DINSKEGA ODDELKA DAJE AMERIŠKA BRATSKA H* ZA NAGRADE V GOTOVINI. Za novo pridobi j ene člane odraslega oddelka so predlaO Iji deležni sledečih nagrad: za člana, ki se zavaruje za $250.00 smrtnine, $1.25 nagrad' za člana, ki se zavaruje za $500.00 smrtnine, $2.00 nagrad*' za člana, ki se zavaruje za $1,000.00 smrtnine, $4.00 nagrad' zn člana, ki se zavaruje za $1,500.00 smrtnine, $5.00 nagrad1’ za člana, ki se zavaruje za $2,000.60 smrtnine, $6.00 nagrad*> za člana, ki se zavaruje za $3,000.00 smrtnine, $8.00 nagr Za novopridobljene člane mladinskega oddelka pa so P1^ lagatelji deležni sledečih nagrad: za člana starega načrta “JA” — $0.50; za člana načrta/'JB” — $2.00; za člana novega načrta “JC,” s $500.00 zavarovalnine— za člana novega načrta “JC” s $1,000.00 zavarovalnine—P Vse te nagrade so izplačljive šele potem, ko so bili za n°lt ilane plačani trije mesečni asesmenti, ^ j oralov plodne zemlje neobd® ne. Posestnikom, ki ne bodo delali svoje plodne zemlje; S ; zijo oblastva z odvzemom P ■ • - sestev, češ, da kmet, ki Pu < - dobro zemljo v pušči, je sovi-3 nik naroda in države. ; SAMOTAR V PEČINI Kakih 150 km daleč od $i0 loji . 1 grada živi nenavaden sam0 ■ Če se pelješ iz Petrovca na * • ■ vi proti Gornjaku, po pokr^ ■ ni, ki jo je opeval Gjura Ja* ' in vstopiš v gornjaško ■ j ugledaš na desni strani c i i nad šumečo Mlavo veliko šp1 1 v steni. Vhod v špiljo je zal> ■ trnjem. Tu prebiva že dolg*1 -e 1 samotar s čredo ovač. Izd® ^ ' i?ir, ki je odličile kakovosti ■ prodaja in živi od tega. VsP" ^ ■ ■ lica rada kupuje njegov sir> je baje izredno dober. Tak0 ■ samotarju ni treba oddaUe j iz skalovja, ker kupci radi & j prihajajo k njemu. PETERONOžEC Pes, ki ima pet nog, živi v ^ bin ju in je last kavarnar.la ,-.e 1 Ija Zelihiča. Peta noga nl (,o zrasla med desno zadnjo in repom in je enako veli^8 kor ostale štiri. j ŽALOSTNE ŠTEVILK® j Na nedavnem zborovanj1 g,-grebških socialnih društev' ,la ugotovljena sledeča žalo dejstva iz banovine Ilrva* 'Srez Donji Lapac, ki šteje j000 prebivalcev, ima sanio • ^ lezne pluge. Na Jadral^1 ^ prejšnje čase pridelali ' ^ 2500 vagonov olja, zdaj olezni so povzročile smrt vsakega posameznika. /Jz teh številk se lahko naučite, katere bolezni so danes najbolj razširjene, ki tako zavratno napadajo naše člane in članice. In statistika je sledeča s Za srčnimi boleznimi je umrlo 39 članov; od te bolezni umrje največ ljudi v Ameriki. Vsako leto je več teh smrtnih slučajev. Za boleznimi na možganih je umrlo 23 članov; za rakom in uljesi 18 clanyv; za pljučnico 17 članov; samomor je zahteval 9 življenj; ubitih je bilo 9 članov; za jetiko jih je umrlo 8 ter za boleznimi na jetnh in ledicah 7 članov. Za raznimi drugimi boleznimi' je umrlo še nadaljnih 35 članov ali članic. Voliko teh smi tnih slučajev bi se lahko preprečilo v preteklem letu. Recimo, devet članov je bilo ubitih v nesrečah. Vsi ti smrtni slučaji bi bili mogoče preprečeni, ako bi naši člani polagali večjo važnost na varnost pri delu, doma ali na cestah. Imeli smo devet samomorov'. To je duševna bolezen, ki pripravi človeka na beg iz življenja. M jdi tem ne bi bilo potreba umreti lansko leto, če bi bile njih okoiščine in razmere drugačne; morebiti bi jih ozdravila samo dobra in topla prijateljska beseda ob pravem času. Tudi pljučnica vzame preveč naših,ljudi. Vsi dobro vemo, d9 je navadni prehlad čestokrat predhodnik zavratno pljučnice, toda vedno in povsod zanemarjamo naše prehlade. Najbolj nevarne so srčne bolezni, ki zahtevajo največ surtnih slučajev v Ameriki. Čuvajte vaše zdravje, ko ste še zdravi, ker s tem boste preprečili srčno bolezen. Kaj naj se naučimo iz teh številk? Tu imamo neoporečne dokaze, katere bolezni najbolj gospodarijo med našim članstvom. Na podlagi teh dokazov nam je oči-vidno povedano, kje je naša največja nevarnost, da umi emo prezgodnje smrti. Kaj naj storimo? Spoprijazniti se moramo z idejo, da niso zdravniki samo zato študirali medicino, da zdravijo bolezni, ampak tudi zato, da preprečijo bolezen. Naša Ameriška bratska zveza se zaveda tega fakta, kajti v svojih pravilih ima 1 točko, ki se glasi: “Vrhovni zdravnik je dolžan najmanj enkrat na mesec pisati v uradnem glasilu in dajati članstvu navodila, kako naj pazi na svoje zdravje.” In to točno izvršuje naš vrhovni zdravnik, vprašanje je le, če mi čitamo njegova navodila ter se po njih ravnamo. Če bi ljudstvo v Ameriki toliko plačalo zdravnikom 1 za nasvete, kako naj ohranijo zdravje in preprečijo bo- • lezni, kot plača zdravnikom za lečenje raznih bolezni, ( bi bilo dosti manj' trpljenja, bolnikov, bolnišnic in pre- 1 zgodnjih smrtnih slučajev. Zato naj ne bi bilo nič čudnega in nenavadnega, ako bi ljudje zahajali k zdravnikom, ko so še zdravi, ko je še čas vsak najmanjši J>ojav i nerrdnosti v človeškem telesu zatreti ter preprečiti bo- ] lezen, ki bi bila posledica nastajajoče nerednosti. Nane i^ijvečje pravilo za zdravje pa naj bi bilo v i prelepi človeški čednosti, ki se ji pravi — zmernost. Le poglejte ljudi, ki dos^ajo visoko starost. Vpra- 1 šajte jih po načinu njihovega življenja. Vedno in povsod ( pridemo do zaključka, da so bili zmerni v svojem živi je- 1 nju, naj že bo pri pijači, jedi, delu ali kjer koli, kjer bi se 1 preobložiio človeški sistem z bremenom, ki ga težko ali ne more prenašati. Da, bodimo zmerni ter pojdimo k zdravniku, ko smo t še zdravi, ker takrat nam lahko pove, kako preprečimo s ^ bolezen, kajti ko bolezen zdravimo, postavimo svoje živ- r * ljenje na kocko, kot to so napravili mnogi izmed 165 čla- j nov in članic, ki so umrli najbrže prezgodnje in nepriča- š-kovane smrti. j £ Berite navodila našega vrhovnega zdravnika! ■ ENGLISH SECTION Of ▼ Olt»c,al 0r9*n W of the American Fraternal Union. AMPLIFYING THE VOICE OF THE ENGLISH SPEAKING MEMBERS WE ARE AMERICANS! Perhaps there is no greater thrill in all the world than the realization that our American Fraternal Union . the first and foremost of the many fraternal societies to change their name and live up to the real patriotic American standards. ^ As the days fly by, news ife brought to your attention that other prominent fraternal organizations are already considering following the footsteps of our AFU. And it ls with a warm feeling of enthusiasm that our members leaders had the foresight and courage to be the first o accomplish this end. By being the first we have accepted and adopted one of the most beautiful sounding names possible. It is a name that is accepted by everyone, whether they be a member or not, and the response to it ’ lsso pleasantly contagious! It’s catchy! It’s American! The other day your English Editor attended a meet-% at which several various people of different, national-^-descents were present. Purpose of the meeting was to ^scuss ways ahd means by which nationality lines in this country could be obliterated to the extent whereby we c^uld all call ourselves real 100 per-cent Americans. The ^scussion was varied, taking in the present days of the c°nflict in the “old Country.” It seemed that most people P^sent took a certain pride whenever the country of their ftationality was mentioned. , It was generally agreed that the Old Country did r^nd its imprint on the minds of present day Američanom citizens—offspring of parents born in the “Old Country.” Ideals and Tradition have made their mark, it would be wrong to wipe out that completely. ■ For the Old Country, thru its millions who migrated •o these United States, has contributed much in all phases °* industry, culture and the way of living. These millions immigrants have made America their home, and they are proud—very proud of it. As citizen to citizen, and nationality to nationality, Very person will stand up for the country of their *jarents and ancestors. Each, when discussions arise, will a° everything possible to point out the good qualities and c°ntributions made to society in general. > . But basically, American and it’s great democracy .the l.oyality a)id patriotism in every, single heart, in times of national crisis, the throbbing, surging e^t, is America for the Americans, and we can all be tc,ertain that we will do everything possible to keep it way. •' If an intruder barged into your home; made off with cherished'and valuable goods; and followed up by ...stating the way your home should be run, you would ' JSe *n anger and in arms and very shortly-the intruder °nld be forcefully evicted—this is America, our free °Untry, where we need have no worry in that respect. And so, too would the Americans rise—united and j*'°ng—to protect the country from intruders. We can’t e*P feel that way. We are Americans! v Being a stranger—more or less—at this meeting, jC1' English Editor was asked for his opinion; and being a, 111 another state, it was explained what work he did in eVeland. v-; „ Perhaps there wasn’t a prouder soul at the meeting toyour English Editor who said: “I am the new English tutor of the Nova Doba; the official organ pf the Ameri-Ri ^raternal Union, which was up until last September, ft . > under the old name, The South Slavonic Catholic union.” ' j, , “What prompted the change in name?” was the turning question. Oh biggest reason was that our organization is founded tio principle of American democracy. Where protec-q«11 to insured members is stressed and where Freedom o speech, creed, race and nationality is assurfed. Under °ld name, these American qualities also existed, but e ere misled by the name. Under our new name—Ameri-Vn, terna^ Union—all of these qualities were included ^nout the necessity of lengthy explanations, h This golden era of our AFU marks time with the . °£i’ess of America. It thrills you to tell a prospective j^mber that the name of our society is the American Mi ern.al Union. It changes a skeptical prospect to one ini enthusiastically become interested enough to ri and stick with it. jw Those campaigners in our New Name Campaign for Ambers and the coming Fourth Juvenile convention jjj 1 find their job of qualifying delegates will be much gorS easier than in past years. For who can offer any MtvT leasons why one should not join an organization frat SUc^ m°dern, patriotic, principles of protection and e,,nalism as our own American Fraternal Union! ^etroit Brigadier’s No. 234, AFU to Sponsor Special Lodge Party evej>e^ Mich. — Have you y0u,Httended a “T” party? If rp aven’t, here’s your chance! Af^^teadiers of Lodge 234, ’ °etroit, are giving such a 7i5gy pHday, March 28th at fiijj! °^n R. Don’t miss all the ring your friends! Cof- fee and doughnuts will be served free afterwards. We extend our congratulations to Sister Pauline Bence who gave birth to a baby girl, March 12, 1941. Angeline Marn, secretary Lodge 234, AFU Strikes and Spares By Bro. F. J. Kress, J/th Supreme Trustee AFU Pittsburgh, Pa. — The Federation of American Fraternal Union of lodges in Western Pennsylvania, is sponsoring the Seventh Annual National Duck-Pin classic on April 19 and 20, at the Lawrence Recreation Alleys in Pittsburgh, Pa. Many a strike and a spare will be rolled in what is expected to be the largest sports tournament ever sponsored by our union. A new high entry record mark will be established with both men and women and including juveniles from 16 to 18 years of age participating. DO you know that there are over twelve million Americans knocking down the maple pins? That’s bowling — our greatest sport. The ladies have helped the bowling plenty, because they have taken it up in a big way. That is why the Federation has decided to award the ladies the same amount of cash prizes as will be awarded to the men. The American Bowling Congress statistics reveal that over 30,000 entrants are participating in the 41st ABC classic which opened in St. Paul, Minnesota on March 6, and will continue through May 6. Over $230,000, the second largest purse in the history of the ABC will be awarded to the bowlers. The municipal auditorium in St. Paul will have 40 alleys with eight carloads of pins to be used for 16 hours a day for 55 days. That’s some tournament. • More Prizes The Supreme Board of the American Fraternal Union has granted the Federation several hundred dollars from the sports fund, which will be awarded to our member bowlers participating in the tournament. All lodges that are interested and care to take part in this great sports classic, are requested to mail in their entry blanks promptly with entry fees to the Chairman of the Tournament Committee, Brother L. P. Bo-berg, 5421 Carnegie Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. Stellhr Attraction An extra added feature will be a special three game bowline series between lodge 26, of Pittsburgh, and lodge 40 of Claridge, each lodge two time winner of the sports plaque awarded heretofore yearly to lodge champions. Since trophies will be awarded this year to team champions of the men and women divisions, it has been decided to award the plaque to one of the bbove teams rolling the best three game total of pins. Here is a chance for the rooters to support their favorites. Souvenirs A practical souvenir will be given to all bowlers who will take part in the Duckpin Classic. Each lodge entering one paid team, shall be privileged to also enter one free team. A new ruling for this year’s clas sic. I Banquet When do we eat? The sports banquet to be held Sunday, April 20, in the Slovene Hall under the capable supervision of Mrs. Mary Bodack, chairlady of the banquet committee, and one of our "most active lodge workers, assisted by vice chairman Paul Klun, promise to serve us a real* American Dinner fit for a king. Guests For the program of the evening, the committee plans to BRIEFS Lodge 41, AFU of East Palestine, Ohio, is sponsoring a dance at Peace Valley Park, Saturday, April 26th. Excellent music will be furnished by the Bergant Sisters’ popular orchestra. Brigadiers Lodge 234, AFU will entertain at a social party, Friday, March 28th at 7155 John R. You are urged not to miss out on the fun, and to bring your friends. Coffee and doughnuts will be served free after the social. :Jc Joseph L. Mihelič of Lodge No. 6, AFU of Lorain, Ohio, graduated from the University of Chicago, March 14th. The graduation ceremony marked the 203rd Convocation at the University. Lodge 149, AFU of Canons-burg, Pa., is sponsoring a lodge party in the “Postojnska jama” hall in Strabane, Pa., April 19th. * Thirtieth Anni versary of Ladies Lodge No. 103, AFU of Cleveland, Ohio will be celebrated at a banquet and dance, April 26th at the Slovene National Home on Holmes avenue. A lodge party will be sponsored by Lodge 168, AFU of Helper, Utah, Saturday, April 12th. ** #: Annual Springtime Dance is being sponsored by Center Ramblers Lodge 221, AFU of Center, Pa., on May 12th. In Lloydell, Pa., Saturday, April 19th, Lodge 35, AFU is sponsoring a dance at the Slovene National Home. Strabane Lodge 149, AFU, Plans Dance Strabane, Pa. — First Saturday after Easter, Lodge 149, AFU, is sponsoring a dance at the SNPJ Home (Postojnska jama). All members and their friends are urged to attend. Date is April 19th. Let’s make this dance a big success. What do you say? Payment of dues and assessments should be made by the last of each month. Brothers and sisters, it is not the duty of the secretary to pay your dues and assessments, so pay them by the last of the month so that you won’t risk being suspended. It makes it extremely difficult for me to be always reminding certain members of their obligations to the lodge. It is for their benefit that I do this. So please take heed to this warning and be prompt. With best fraternal regards, John Boles, secretary Lodge 149, AFU invite Elsie Desipond, the star juvenile reporter from Cleveland, Ohio, Little Stan, Athletic Commissioner and assistant, editor of the official organ, New Era. The supreme officers of the American Fraternal Union, residing in Western Pennsylvania, and also the supreme officers from the neighboring state of Ohio, including the new Supreme President, Janko N. Rogelj and the Editor of New Era, Anton J. Terbovec. With such a line-up of notables, we warn you, don’t miss this great sports event. Ely, Minn. — In special dispatch to the Nova Doba, the Hon. John Kapsch, mayor of the city of Ely, Minn., home office of our AFU, has officiary announced he will present the keys of the city to all qualified Juvenile and Honorary delegates and guests to the Fourth Juvenile Convention next August 15-17. Pointing out the wonderful recreational facilities of Ely and vicinity, Mayor Kapsch urged all AFU lodges to participate in this epoch-making event by sending as many delegates as possible. Said he: “I am looking forward to our impressive AFU convention here in Ely next August, and I want to assure each and everyone of you that Ely and its good citizens will do everything possible to make your stay the most pleasant in your experience. We want you to make Ely your 'home’ city, and take this opportunity to bid you good luck and success in your campaign, hoping that you wil qualify as delegate and be able to partake of our nationally reknown hospitality and entertainment.” Mayor Kapsch is well known to all. Of Slovene descent, he has served on the city council for several terms. Last December he was elected Mayor by a majority vote. He Will Present Keys of City to Qualified Delegates HE IS A MEMBER OF ENGLISH-SPEAKING ARROWHEAD LODGE NO. 184, OF ELY, AND BEING A GOOD, OUTSTANDING CITIZEN OF THIS COUNTRY, HE HAS THE INTEREST OF OUR AMERICAN FRATERNAL UNION AT HEART. You can be certain that the citizens of Ely will cooperate with Mayor Kapsch to see that everyone who attends the convention will certainly enjoy it to the utmost. THIS IS YOUR OFFICIAL WELCOME TO THE CITY, NOW ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS CORDIAL INVITATION BY QUALIFYING AS DELEGATE. The American Fraternal Union wants you; Ely is anxiously awaiting to welcome you. Now it’s all up to you! Hazards of Driving The fair weather driver has no place on the streets during the winter months. Bad weather and icy pavements more tHan double the hazards of driving. There are too many drivers who ask too much of non-skid tires, powerful brakes and chains instead of using a larger share of common sense. Skidding is the greatest winter hazard. Rain, snow or ice on the pavements reduce the traction of your good tires to a fraction of the grip they have on a dry road and the motorist with smooth tires is almost helpless. Your brakes, unless they’re in good adjustment will be more of a liability than an asset. On slippery paverrttents, a brake that is out of adjustment will throw your car into an uncontrollable skid when you try to make a quick stop. Fifth %eport ^{EW NAME CAMPAIGN New Members enrolled: Juvenile, 165; adult, 176 —Total 341. New insurance written: Juvenile $73,150; adult, $101,000—Total $177,150. Candidates: Regular, 22; Honorary, 20—Total 42. Qualified delegates: Juvenile regular, 5; Honorary, 1—Total 6. » ACTIVE IjODGES: 86. Campaign Fever Grips AFU Members By Little Stan Cleveland, O. —A wave of enthusiasm over the forthcoming Fourth Juvenile Convention is being indicated by AFU members throughout the land who are daily adding their bit to become a part of our New Name Campaign now underway. Their one thought is to qualify as delegate — so that they will, be a part of thal group of AFU; members who will meet In th.£ Home Office to begin what will be their most beautiful vacation in all time. f * * * {Today (Mon.) te St. Patrick’s Day — an occasion observed by the Irish-Americans! But looking out the window shows that it isn’t quite the weather for a celebration. There’s a howling wind which reminds Little Stan of the blizzards of Minnesota and the thermometer sailed downward to the tune of 5 degrees above. Not so cold for us Northerners. Seems from reports that Minnesota was hit pretty hard. Anyway, that parade of the Irish scheduled in Cleveland today doesn’t seem like it will draw much of a crowd. The men folks have everything to do to keep their hats blown off by the driving wind; and the yomen — have plenty on their hands trying to keep their skirts below their hips. Heh Heh — Good thing some guys wear glasses — No? * * * Spring is scheduled about March 21st — that’s on Friday this week. March did come in like a lamb — is gathering a lot of velocity to make its farewell' appearance like the proverbial lion. S’funny how this weather came up in the first place. Sunday Bub Kardell, president of Geo. Washington No. 180, and Little Stan were out contacting a group of boys from Chisholm, Minn., in hopes of getting them to join our AFU. Sitting in a Pub and talking things over, didn’t quite see the sudden change of weather outside. When we went in, weather was mild, soft, and balmy.While inside, a cold wave swept over the land accompanied by driving wind and snow. Little Stan was getting ready for the Irish, and, of course, didn’t take his o’coat or hat. Bub didn’t take his o-coat, either. When venturing outside, the icy blasts made Little Stan’s teeth chatter so Little Stan it seemed like they were Xylophones with the tongue beating out a tattoo tune — Beat me, daddy! Eight to the Bar! * * * Driving around the other day stopped in to see the Bukov-nik’s at their photo shop.' bedded to have a picture snapped for the Police Gazette -— reporter’s card which is due very soon. But the beard was rather black, and Mr. Bukovnik sent Little Stan out to a nearby i barbershop to get rid of those I black whiskers. On return face Jelt like a spankgd babies — cheeks, and picture was 'took-ed!’ If it turns out like a Frankenstein — will show it to you all. It if doesn’t turn out — we’ll still show it to you —■ like that scene of a white rabbit in a snowstorm. Such artistry ! * * * Here’s news to tenpin bowling fans. A bus company has been contacted and has offered a special price of $5 per person roundtrip fee to Indianapolis and return for the bowling tournament. If two busses are required the price will be somewhat cheaper than that. Railroad fare is $8 per person providing at least 75 persons make the trip. Talk it over; tfell your athletic supervisor what you would like best to do, and arrangements will be made ac- cordingly. * * # Had an idea that bowling groups and fans from Pennsy, New York, Struthers, Barberton could all meet in Cleveland; take the busses with the Cleveland group; enroute would stop off at Lorain to pick up their teams and heigh-ho to Indianapolis. You can thjnk this idea over, too, and if you like it — let us know very soon. Very soon will call a meeting to decide definitely; but would like your ideas first. OK? * * * Spending another week-end behaving at home, and just as well, too. Kept out of mischief, and can be ‘fairly certain because of good behavior may not suffer a recurrence of those famed: — “zlehtnobe.” Rather thought it a good idea to go to the National Home before retiring to see Glasbena Matica siiging society in their popular concert presentation. Arrived late, but managed to take in the last few scenes. * * * Everybody certainly raved about the wonderful music rendered. This singing society is (Continued on page 4) AMERICAN FRATERNAL UNION Founded July 18, 1898 HOME OFFICE: ELY, MINNESOTA SUPREME BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: President: J. N. Rogelj ............... 6208 Schade Ave., Cleveland, Ohio; 1st Vice-Pres’t: Frank Okoren............. 4759 Pearl St., Denver, Colo.; 2nd Vice-Pres’t: P. J. Oblock RD No. 1, Box 506, Turtle Creek, Pa.; 3rd Vice-Pres’t: Joseph Kovach ........... 342 E. Sheridan St., Ely, Minn.; 4th Vice-Pres’t: Anton Krapenc........... 1636 W. 21st Place, Chicago, 111.; 5th Vice-Pres’t: Joseph Sneler ...... 5237 Carnegie Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.; 6th Vice-Pres’t: Mary Predovich ......... 2300 Yew St., Butte, Montana; Secretary: Anton Zbasnik .................... AFU Bldg,, Ely, Minnesota; Assistant Secretary: Frank Tomsich, Jr........... AFU Bldg., Ely, Minn.; Treasurer: Louis Champa ............................. Ely, Minnesota; Medical Examiner: Dr. F. J. Aroii .......618 Chestnut St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Editor-Mgr. of Off’l Organ: A. J. Terbovec.,6233 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, O. TRUSTEES: President: John Kumse................... .. 1735 E. 33rd St., Lorain, Ohio; 1st Trustee: F. E. Vranichar............. 1312 N. Center St., Joliet, 111.; 2nd Trustee: Matt Anzelc .................... Box 12, Aurora, Minnesota; 3rd Trustee: Andrew Milavec, Jr............... Box 31, Meadowlands, Pa.; 4th Trustee: F..J. Kress....................218—57th St., Pittsburgh, Pa. FINANCE COMMITTEE J. N. Rogelj ...................... 6208 Schade Ave., Cleveland, Ohio; Anton Zbasnik, Secretary..........................AFU Bldg., Ely, Minn.; John Kumse................................ 1735 E. 33rd St., Lorain, Ohio; Frank E. Vranichar.........................1312 N. Center St., Joliet, 111.; Andrew Milavec, Jr...............................Box 31, Meadowlands, Pa. SUPREME JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Chairman: Anton Okolish ............. 1078 Liberty Ave., Barberton, Ohio; 1st Judiciary: Frank Mikec ....................... Box 46, Strabane, Pa.; 2nd Judiciary: Rose Svetich.............................. Ely, Minnesota; 3rd Judiciary: Steve Mauser................. 4627 Logan St., Denver, Colo. 4th Judiciary: Ignac Zajc ......... 683 Onderdonk Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Tenpin Tournament Arrangements Proceed at Rapid Pace; Choice Program Is Planned Indianapolis, Ind. — Committees of Lodge 48—hosts for the Seventh Annual National AFU Tenpin Tournament here May 9th and 10th—are sparing no effort in their arrangements to make this affair one of the outstanding of the year. In special reports from Bro. Louis Milharčič and Bruno Ca-nalap, it has been pointed'' out that entry blanks and instructions have been mailed to every lodge in the United States—-urging everyone to participate in this National čvent. The committee thus far has done exceptionally fine work, and judging from the way things*are going this will be the outstanding tournament of any fraternal organization. EVERYONE IS URGED TO FILL OUT ENTRY BLANKS AND RETURN THEM TO BRO. LOUIS MILHARČIČ, SECRETARY OF LODGE 45 AND OF THE TOURNAMENT AT 746 N. HOLMES AVE., INDIANAPOLIS, IND., AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! The musical and entertainment ability of-Bro. Anton Krapenc, fourth supreme vice-president of AFU, and Joseph Fajfar, both of Liberty Bell Lodge 70, AFU of Chicago has reached the ears of the committee at Indianapolis. According to the dope, the Chicago AFU lodges are expected to participate in the tournament, and the committee would like to know whether this great event will draw Bro. Anton Krapenc and Bro. Faj far with their instruments. If this could be a reality, the committee would like to know so that they could arrange to include these artists on their banquet program. (How about it, Bros. Krapenc and Fajfar.—Ed.) Other phases of the tournament program are progressing rapidly. Bowling is expected to begin at 6 or 7 p. m. Friday night, May 9th. We would like to have our athletic commissioner open this tourney with a few words. (OK—Ed.) All home teams will bowl on Friday night; or if any other lodge requests to bowl on opening night, they shall be welcome to it. i During and following Friday night’s bowling, a little social will be underway at the headquarters—the school building less than a block away from the bowling alleys./ On Saturday night, the bowling guns will be fired and the !tournament will sail on to the | heavy trundling routine of posting scores—which may or may not decide the champions. Other phases of this brilliant program will 'be announced at later dates. Indianapolis Teams Shaping Up A notice by Bruno Canalas calling attention to a meeting of Lodge 45’s sports club arrived too lf.te for publication in last week’s issu£. However, Bro. Canalas’ letter carried interesting information which should be accepted by all. Another meeting of the | Sports club is planned for MARCH 23rd, at 1:30 p. m. All committee members are urged to attend in full number and on time. Any other members interested in this affair are welcome to attend. Plans for this big tournament at Dezelan’s alleys May 9-11, will be furthered. ALL MEMBERS OF ST. JOE’S SPORTS CLUB WHO ARE GOING TO BOWL IN THE TOURNAMENT ON MAY-H-iO-11, ARE REQUESTED TO REGISTER WITH Louis Milharčič, Joseph Stevens, or at the next meeting on March 23 at 1:30 p. m. Those members who wish to have lettering out on. their white shirts are to bring their shirts to the meeting on March 23. LET’S HAVE THE SHIRTS IN SO WE CAN DO THE JOB ALL AT ONCE IN ONE TRIP AND NOT WASTE VALUABLE TIME LATER. We hope to have all of our members at the next meeting which I am sure will be a very interesting one. Let’s get a jittle more work done as well as- by each member who has his or her duty to perform. REFRESHMENTS ARE TO BE SERVED, JAMES! Bruno Canalas, Official Publicity Manager. Louis Milharčič, tournament secretary, Lodge 45, AFU. JUVENILES MAY ENTER JUVENILES OF AFU MAY ENTER TEAMS IN THE SEVENTH NATIONAL AFU DUCKPIN TOURNAMENT IN PITTSBURGH APRIL 19 AND 20th! QBT YOUR ADULT MEMBERS AND LODGE TO BACK YOU, THEN SEND IN YOUR ENTRIES IMMEDIATELY TO BRO. L. P. BOBERG, 5421 Carnegie Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.! CURRENT SIMILES As hard to'find as an Italian warship in the Mediterranean Sea. As costly as the “common” cold. RAMBLING CHATTER By Big Stan Progar The A. F. U. Symbolic of the Red, White and Blue Is asking for your aid today. Why not try? Be the one to qualify For the AFU vacation with pay. Strabane, Pa. — This week, the ole Rambler was treated to a very pleasant surprise as the week’s issue of the Nova Doba reached him. A truly pleasing surprise for the Nova Doba was chuck full of readable matter, in fact, five pages literally alive and just begging to get acquainted. Five pages of personality plus that captured our interest and held it fast until we had to surrender unconditionally, especially to the new Magic Carpet Juvenile Page. Little Stan simply must be given credit for doing such a wonderful job. But what struck the ole Rambler more than anything was the great increase in Strabane writers! Now, it’s not only Veronica Barbie and Francis Zele BUT also Mary Ludvic, Eddie Delost, Harry Barbie, John Zig-man, Mirkel Tomsic, Joe Sed-mack and Vincent Braddock. To make it complete, perhaps Hed-vi Sterle may again favor us with a column or three. What say sister specks? Is it in order? But this week’s chatter is off its main course. It was intended to be a personal chit-chat-choo with only those that feel it is too much trouble to go out and qualify for a “paid” vacation. And by gosh by gorrah it will be just that for here and now the mind stops its ramblings off on the side roads and gets back on the main road. Now how about it you passers-up of a! real opportunity? So you think it is a waste of time do you? You don’t think it is worth it or you think tirat those of us that have experienced this “heaven on earth” are only spouting off steam when we say that it will be the happiest time of your life? STOP FOOLING YOURSELF. You know different. You know that you’re only kidding yourself and no one else for everyone,else knows fetter. Get wise to yourself. Hurry too, before it is too late. Third Attempt Yes, you evaders of the reality, get wise to yourself. Why do you believe Veronica Barbie is attempting to take advantage of the grand AFU vacation? She succeeded twice and this column wishes sincerely that she is successful again. Why? Just to fill in dull moments? Never, for the Rambler knows that her time is w'ell occupied. VERONICA IS TRYING AGAIN FOR SHE KNOWS THAT WE HAD THE GREATEST TIME IN OUR LIFE DURING THE ONE WEEK OF THE AFU VACATION. She knows that it is worth any effort that one can place in any endeavor. She knows that if she is successful again that she will be in for another time of her life. A time that places a smile on your lips that spreads till it matures into healthy laughters.and continues on and on and on. A time that will not be just a part of your life or just an incident. IT WILL BE AN ERA, A MEMORY THAT WILL LIVE ETERNALLY, UNTIL YOUR PAY-OFF TIME . . . A. F. U. Vacation Yes, the AFU vacation is just that. It is an era never to be forgotten. From the moment you leave your home and start that trip to the station you begin to live. You only see the happy side of life and greet your vacation companions in a mood that gets sunnier, happier. Every click of the wheel on the rails shouts to to you, every minute that passes is regretted because you know that your ERA OF FUN is just that much shorter. You doubting Toms, remember this. Perhaps the only time that surpasses in fun—the fun you will have in Ely—is the ride to Ely and back on the train. Imagine if you can, what may happen when a crowd of about twenty or thirty, all traveling in a company, with the same objective in mind and all in a happy state of mind . . . It’s colossal .. . It’s terrific . . . It’s the time of your life . . . The time that will not be repeated again except on another AFU vacation trip. We know for our ERA OF 1939 is imbedded deeply in our mind . . . for keeps. LITTLE STAN'S ARTICLE About This And That Get Set Go And so, we close our case. The next move is up to you unbelievers. CALL OUR BLUFF! PROVE US WRONG. We, who were there and had our share of fun, dare you to prove us wrong. We dare you to qualify! But don’t delay too long. Get set today and meet your friends and explain to them what you havfT to offer them. Tell them your motive and what your friends must do to give you this vacation. And at the same time, let them know that while they favor you by joining the AFU they do themselves a great favor by having this marvelous protection. It is the best, the only workingman’s insurance and an insurance that every family needs and one every family can afford. So let’s get set then go till you reach the end that qualifies you to visit heaven. It’s easy but if it should prove sort of difficult at first, keep in mind the spirit of the lad from Philadelphia who, after eleven unsuccessful attempts to join the navy, went home and took special breathing exercises to enlarge his chest to the required specifications of the navy. On his twelfth attempt, he passed. You can have this same determination if you care too, so why not. And now, till our next weekly chat, why not start your campaign and get set to say to the Rambler that you have almost qualified. You should, so till then, I’ll be . . . What? I forgot to say why that attempt at poetry heads this column? Oh, that. The Rambler has no apologies for it and will only say that he used it because he had a silly notion to vdo so. Now, you get that notion that you will qualify then go and prove it. You should! Stan Progar 26 Killed Since the first of this year an alarming number of persons of all ages, youngsters and elderly men and women have walked and run to meet death or injury on our city streets. Twenty six persons have ben killed in traffic and twenty three of these victims were pedestrians. In injury accidents the toll for the pedestrians is over 'one hundred and fifty. Carelessness in one form or another was directly responsible for almost all of these accidents. Stepping into the street from behind or between parked cars accounts for a great many of the accidents. Crossing in the middle of the block and crossing against the traffic lights are other causes to be found on many accident reports. The man on foot sometimes forgets that though he has the right of way on the sidewalk, the mbment he leaves the curb, he shares the responsibility for avoiding an accident with the driver. Modern traffic with its increased tempo and volume' demands alert attention and wide awake eyes from both the walker and the driver. By Elsie M. Desmond Cleveland, Ohio. — Bob Jur-gel, my known friend since ’39 and swell one too, is classed among the “newshawks.” Hope you do a mighty good job for your future writeups, Bob. Oh, I know you will. Your article last week showed that. Well, I hope to see you in Pittsburgh next month .. . Reports from lodge No 195 show that Mr. Boberg, who is the chairman of the Duckpin tournament and Johnny J. Furar, who was dele gate to 16th Quadrennial Convention, are both candidates now and looking through a telescope or something I’m sure ' they’ll get their reward, as honorary delegates .. . and from ’ our second supreme vice-president, Mr. Paul Oblock comes in ‘ a wonderful letter, * relating j news about the New Name Campaign and duckpin tournament. And from Louis Milharčič and Joe Matkovich, jr. of Indianapolis, Indiana comes a well wrritten article, giving us all the ! “dope” on the SEVENTH AN-; NUAL BOWLING TOURNAMENT, the biggest and best to take place. Yes, siree, it’s going to be a swell affair. Rumors are that about two busses will i leave from Cleveland and they ■ will also have an orchestra. Oh, ■ I hope again that I will be able to attend the tournament in Indianapolis. Oh boy! New Name Campaign News: Congratulations to Jennie Kern who is the fifth juvenile delegate to qualify to attend the Fourth Juvenile Convention. Just wondering who will be next? Wonder when Cleveland will come out with their delegates, but don’t you worry, we will be represented in Ely at the time. From Ilirska Vila Edward Hrvatin is candidating and so is popular Miss Milly Poklar and your reporter. What about you, Miss Jean Prime, are you going to send your name in as a candidate? Let’s show the AFU that Ilirska Vila can stand out too and let’s get to work and get our members so you can sooner qualify as : delegates. Who will be the next : delegate is the question. | It’s exactly 2:00 a. m. and if ;„you believe it or not, my wrist ! is just tired. From typing or ^holding a glass of coco’s... iWell, seems I must be signing | off with a goodnight so I can wake up bright and early to get my other articles written and start working on for more members for our great and wonderful American Fraternal Union. S. P. S. Members of Collin-wood Boosters: Be sure to attend your meeting tomorrow night, 7:30 at the home of Mary I Laurich, 15717 Saranac Road, j Again, Little Stan will be spe-; cial guest? and he will answer i all questions of sport. A social will follow. Don’t forget to | come! [ Goodnight... %ules NEW NAME AND FOURTH JUVENILE CONVENTION CAMPAIGN AUGUST 15, 16, and 17. Opened February 1st; Closes June 30th 1-—Any member of the Juvenile De’ paremtn, between 12 and 18 years of a£e is eligible to become a candidate f°r delegate. In Minnesota, age requirement 15 from 10 to 18 years, and younger pr0’ viding they attend the convention ac‘ companied by their parents or older responsible person. 2.—Members of the Adult department will be eligible to compete on the santf basis as “Honorary Delegates.” 3.—Regular and Honorary Delegat upon qualification as delegate, will te' ceive a free trip to Ely, Minn, and re" turn, and will be paid $3.00 per day P*r diems, while traveling and while in EIJ' 10 Minn. Every delegate must pay his o"n room and board while in Ely. 4.—In order to qualify, a delegat«'' ^ either juvenile or adult must enro" a required number of new members in*0 the adult or juvenile departments. 5.—For each new member, and f°r amounts of insurance written, the can' didate will receive credits in the form 0 , “Points”—according to the followinf 1 schedule: For each new member enrolled in Plan- J* Point5 P “JA” (15c per month) ................ $! “JB” ($1.00 per month) .............. “JC” for $500 (85c per month) —"j “JC” for $1,000 ($1.60. per mo.) -• “JD” for $250 ....................... “JD” for $500 ....................... “JD” for $1,000 ..................... 4(W Credits For New Members Enrolled Adult Department For each new member enrolled in Pinpoint5 “D” for $250 ......................... “D” for $500 .......................... ® “D” for $1,000 .................... 6°: “D” for $1,500 ..........;........... M< “D” for $2,000 ......................13 „ p “D” for $3.000 ..................... *8* For each new member enrolled in Pla”' poin» “E” or “F” for $250 ................. *£• “E” or “F” for $500 t ^ “E” or’ “F” for $1,000 .............. “E” or “F” for $1,500 ............... “E” or “j?” for $2,000 ........... l6"I “E” or “F” for $3,000 ...............2i° 6.—In order for candidates to as Regular or Honorary delegates, ’ necessary for them to enroll enough n® members to raise the following xeBW'«*T points to qualify from their particu1* state?, according to the schedule l>elo^' , point* From New York, Maryland, and ^ West Virginia ....................... From Pennsylvania and Ohio ............, From Indiana, Illinois, and Wisr consin .............................. From Michigan ......................... From Nebraska ......................... From Minnesota ........................ From California, Oregon, ' Washington .......................... Other Western States .................. 7.—For members who are transfe*^ from the Juvenile to the Adult dep*^ ment and are insured for $500, . credits will be given. However, sh°f^. the member being transferred acC° . ingly be written for insurance in e*c of $500, additional credits will be SlV on the amount of increase. 8.—Candidates will be given cr® .f also for members who increase death benefits. 9.—Names and addresses of every c didate for Regular or Honorary V gate must be sent to the Home Of American Fraternal Union, Ely. sota, not later than June 15th, 1941’ e(* 10.—Every candidate must enroll n ^ members into the lodge he or she ^ member; otherwise no credits Wi Eiven- me«4' 11.—Following respective lodge •> ings jin June, until the end of the c paign, power has been vested 'n ^ lodge president, lodge secretary, lodge treasurer ,to approve new-1,1 ^ ber certificates without having a special meeting for that purpose. 12.—Medical examinations for ilc members is required only in, jfS states of Ohio and Idaho. Other s do not require this. . ?rs 13.—Applications of new me111 ,,|y, must be in the Home Office at Minnesota, not later than July 5, ‘ . 14.—All new-member appl'ca* and applications for increase of in ance must be handled by the lodg* retary who must designate to the ? preme Secretary to whom the P must be credited. #ei 15.—The Supreme Secretary is a "jl0sc to give candidates credit also for ^ members who were enrolled durinf ^ period from Jan. 1st, 1941 to J1 e*1' tj(y 1941. The lodge secretary may the supreme secretary to whom for these members may b ^his summer? Sy in0., Went to four conventions and feter a er Went once and so did my ftyturi] ^bree brothers. Now it's ’ ^v*ife you think so? 1 already tony h.fV Points, but I still need a good i H if1® 1 reach 4’000-•'hete Sh ^ one and only problem— faitlij°Uld 1 Set them? Members of ^•rihave gotten new members ^JWher0 Chicag0 and Cleveland, and ^ir Part K Tllat s Pretty good work on iutK cause we live in Export, Pa. 1)111 °t worried a bit about get * is as Gaining points, especially if ' a^»dv k *° ^lem as if was those in *■],' "ave. — Wow — I’m as good All j '10«'! Ha! Ha! to do is very little work tyU Va. If my spirits, and I’ll have a Cotne 0 lon summer. y')u juveniles! Try to earn ft**’ ■«],, 0 Minnesota! The old saying e more; the merrier!—so let’s Silt teif0' harm in trying! mist^mber to get members who 1 'l \“ tlle Union and are faithful ^ »ho ?a**y aren’t interested in peo-^tiths af(ro'3 '•he lodge four or five #aJ, y^ the convention! In that • Vo» aren t doing the lodge any lartn it Want to help your lodge, not ,,Fusing B r In in hoping w'e see one an-i,e "'f ®nn-' nex*; Au8ust- Here N g0a,e'st Wishes that you all reach ^ ton ^°Pe you wish me a lot. of ; ’ and thanks. Rose J, Kuznik (Age: 15) Lodge 138. AFU . 701 Second Ave. Sc j. CHISHOLM, MINN. iK, iTOR: t tU\ ^ if? 3 old ancj I am in the a 1(1 th ■ is is my first contribute ( ha e Nova Doba. My younger y’Uhtj, Written a few times so I *■ about time I wrote an arti- C ha. a X night, Chisholm played 0{ anci the Bluestreaks won by ^ * 8ait,e 43 tor 28. Most oi the baskets'' in t*lat Chisholm played were c, e|>. i^,8'" a few points. ^anc* 15 were the days of the C Ss , ter Frolic. In past years, asted three days. There were V fieff0fr°m Duluth and Chisholm C5 ^rDled on Sunday evening. JW Very good and wore beauti-p^sturnes. ^K^ttict ^rst two weeks of March, ^ 11 in t-K°aslcetball tournament will *ve' Hibbing Memorial builcl- Wil1 be people from almost kSt^y- v tj|o ih t, c Girls’ chorus, but I want |k'i annnlld at the same time, use Na Utlfement of my entry into »Jimst; f0t artm,°" membership campaign CQftVf>n. Bate'10 the coming ju- ^ t ^^t as be in Ely’ ^iti ^. yet. I am unable to decide \ 1 Tw’'y busy with my school M High) studies. Maybe thc aicb winds will blow my after all. We’ll see! ^ ^xiH, e °ur "Ladies of the ^Oy. "’’•itiji ,aiy 01 our local branch No. j-ity JJian wleilm recently defeated the S, l,: to you all and I only hope that you I will prove to be good members of our wonderful union—members that we can all be proud of. The other day I was over to Mr. Frank Tomsich’s house. Mrs. Tomsich | was confronted with the problem of a pereon who when supposed to fill out a lodge blank, didn't know how to sign his name and didn't know the date of his birth. JVell, that's one difficulty that I didn’t run into in going out for members I’m glad tu ray. Thank you, Mr. Rogelj, for your letters to my sister Margaret and me, congratulating us on being delegates. I shall look forward to meeting you -this summer at the convention, Mr. Rogelj. Little Stan, Margaret and I received the extra Nova Doba copies you sent us. Thanks a lot. It will be nice to keep them as souvenir' . We juvenile" >,ave had three opportunities to attend conventions of our own and all those delegates who attended realize what it means to have a convention and conduct meetings of their own, and the wonderful entertainment that came along with the convention. How everything was arranged for the convenience of the dels-gates. Yes, all you candidates certainly have something to work for—and to look forward to if you qualify. I see that threi of our popular juvenile writers are candidates, namely, Elsie Desmond, Veronica Barbie, and Frances Zele, Oee it would be swell if you could all make it. The best of luck to you! My gal, Mary Pavlich, of Soudan, surprised me with a visit Sunday afternoon. Going -jp town we met Little Stan's brother Al, who '.vas just coming from church. (Yes, Stan, you certainly have a good little brother.) Mary told me that 1-sister Irene had an operation on ’."'f spine last week in Duluth. I wish y&j a speedy recovery, Irene. _ Congratulations, Alberta Bacnik, for winning a scholarship to Fenn College. You are very fortunate. Why don’t you write to the Nova Doba and tell us more about yourself. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Milkovich recently. As you all know, Mr. Milkovich is secretary of Lodge JH in Ely and is very iuterested in lodge affairs—especially in organizing teams and athletic clubs. Mr. Milkovich has two sons now—one is in his first year i,t school. Here's hoping that both of the boys will follow in their father's footsteps and be intel’eated in AFU fraternalism. So, congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Milkovich. A few weeks ago, my piano teacher presented her. piano and voice pupils in a recital. It turned out to be very successful. I played the piece, ‘’Confidence.” A social hour followed and a delicious lurich was served. Justine Korent, when I first opened the Nova Doba last week and saw your picture I thought that you had qualified as delegate. How about it Justine? Why don’t you run for delegate? Our third supreme vice-president and also president of Lodge 1 of Ely, has had a lot of bad luck lately for he was troubled with both of his eyes. One was especially bad—he had to wear a bandage on it. The patch was no more than removed and he fell down and fractured his arms. This was very inconvenient for him being the owner and manager of a grocery and meat store. As many of you may liave noticed during your recent trips to Ely Mr. Kovach has a line looking store right across from our home. I am in the store daily and see him often. I notice he is a very good manager, efficient, neat, and courteous. Let’s all wish him a speedy recovery. I had better close now because I’m working for a (Perfect Practice Certificate and thal calls for an hour and fifteen minutes practice each day at the piano, L, better get busy This is your E\y correspondent signing off until next month. Florence Dorothy Startz No. 1, AFU AWARDS Awards for juvenile articles appearing on the Magic Carpet page during February are: Florence Dorothy Start/, Lodtte No. 1, Ely, Minn., $3.00; Virginia Role, Lodge No. 149, Strabane, Pa., $1.00; Elsie M. Desmond, Lodge No. 173, Cleveland, O., $3.00; Violet Widgay, Lodge No. Hi), Gowanda, N. Y., $2.00; Marian Widgay, Lodge No. 89, Gowanda, N. Y., $1.00; Mary Ludvik, Lodge No. 149. Strabane, Pa., $1.00; Florence Prosen, Lodge No. 173. Cleveland, O,, $1.00; John Donald JeviU, Lodge No. 66, Joliet, 111., $2.00; Ursella Balantich, Lodge No. 30, Chisholm, Minn.. $1.00; Angeline Sustersieh. Lodge No. 36, Conemaugh^ Pa., $1.00; Dorothy Martinčič, Lodge No. 149, Strabane, Pa., $1.00; Margaret Mary Startz. Lodge No. 1, Ely, Minn., $2.00; Mary i.isac, Lodge No. 122, Homer City, Pa., $1.00; Dorothy Karun, Lodge No. 141, Detroit, Mich., $1.00; Wm, Krajec, Lodge No. lfi, Johnstown, Pa., $1,00; Mrs. Charles Prettol (nee Jennie Logar), Lodge No. 233, Ludlow, Colo., $2.00. some people, but Friday, the 14th, was j unlucky to me. My coat, lunch, and all was locked in my locker at school. I I had to go up the next day to get my j coat. Anton Slanovich, a member of No. : 149, AFU of the adult department died {at Canonsburg Hospital on Friday the ! 14t'.:, at 6:25 p. m., after four weeks of j critical illness. j On Sunday, Feb. fith, Lodge No. 149, j AFU held its meeting at the SNPJ hall i in Strabane and Tajnik John Boles set ; me up for delegate—and all my extra j time is devoted to becoming qualified | as delegate. (Ed. Note; Here’s wishing I you all the luck in the world!) Like oodles of others, I wish that j spring were here, because we would have warmer weather and spring flowers, I and then would come summer and no I school. | Next month is April and I will cele-j brate the first day which is my birthday and also All Fool’s Day. Then comes Easter. Boy! Oh! Boy! New clothes; new hats; what shoes! Ah! It makes me feel better already just to think of | it. Say! Did you get that valentine from a regular juvenile writer? Well, how did you like it? (Ed. Note: It was a sizzling honey, and both Little Stan and Mr. Terbovec, and Mr. Rogelj—showed it to^everyone—got a big kick out of it! Heh Heh!) Oa Feb. 25, 26, 27, I was very busy at school. One of my best girl friends lives in Washington Children’s Home. On these three days, two girls and myself planned a surprise party, for her in our Home Ec. room. It was a real surprise which left her speechless for several minutes. She received many beautiful and useful gifts for which she was very thankful. I am also submitting one of my stories which all my friends like. The Thief Going home at 4 o’clock was out of the question. The storm, which raged furiously outside, had subsided. Father was not home and I knew it was impossible for mother to do ther evening work. It was decided that I should walk home. With one blanket and a few sandwiches, I started tramping homeward. After I had walked about a mile, the storm increased its fury. In order to protect my face from the fierce wind and the driving snow, I had to walk with my head down, and soon I lost all sense of direction. As I w'alked, I thought of the school day behind me. It seemed as though hours had passed since I left the schoolroom. It was getting dark, and I was stiil, walking and my hands were beginning to'feel numb. I took frequent rests because of the strong wind aijd the deep snow. I was almost exhausted. Soon the pain in my hands was gone, and I was beginning to feel drowsy. I was going to lie down when I suddenly ran into something. It was a fence, and I immediately realized that shelter was not far away, so with every effort I struggled on. I kept this on for a long time until I came into a corral. As I looked around I saw a building. It was a house. As I stepped on the porch, the people, thinking that their own children were coming home, opened the door. I slept in the hall. I crawlto under my blankets. Later a thief came in. He noticed a moving object underneath the blanket. “Who’s there?” he asked. At first I said nothing. Then I screamed. “Keep your mouth shut, you little shrimp!” the thief yelled. , Evidently the thief was frightened because he went away in a big hurry. Just then I awoke, and found that I hadn’t gone out of the school room at all. It was just a dream. Well', I guess that’s enough for March. All members of Lodge 149 and people of surrounding territory are invited to attend the dance held at the SNPJ Hall Jn Strabane, on April 19, 1941. £o long, everyone— Dorothy Martinčič Lodge 149, AFU Box 157 HOMER CITY, PA. DEAR EDITOR: First I want to thank you for the check sent me. It sure came in handy. I am going to write a story entitled: “HOME SWEET HOME” By Mary Lisac Tom’s father was a banker and that’s the reason for this story. Tom hated being rich, so one day when he was 15, he decided to run away and see the world. His mother and father weren’t at home ,so there was no one to stop him. He packed a bag and went out the back way so that the servants wouldn’t see him. He went to the station and bought a ticket to Chicago. He figured that if his parents sent detectives to look for him, it would be harder for them to find him in such a large city. When he got to Chicago, the first thing he did was to look for a job. He toid everyone he was 18 and they believed him because he was tall for his1 age. Tom changed his name to Jim Randal. After two weeks in Chicago, he finally got a job as office boy. Everything went swell until one day as Tom was reading the newspaper, he saw something which made him decide to go home immediately. The paper said his mother was very sick in a hospital and that the only thing that woujd save her was for her son to come back. Tom boarded a train for home. But when he got there, he found that someone else was living in their house. He went to the hospital, and found his father there. His father was very glad to see him. He told Tom . the bank had closed, and that they were so poor that he could not afford to' pay for an operation which might save his wife’s life. Tom told him about everything that had happened since he left home. He said he had saved enough money to pay for the operation. The doctor let Tom see his mother for five minutes. She was very glad to see him. After he told her of everything that had happened he went home with his father. He was surprised to see they lived in a small house now. This made him very happy. The operation was successful and a month later his mother came home. By this time, Tom had another job, and he realized he would never have to worry about being rich again. Mary Lisac, Lodge 122, AFU area of 64 square miles south of Joliel and mostly in El wood and Wilmingtor township. There are now about 8,00( people employed in the construction oi the camp. This number is expected tc be doubled by eaiSy summer. The government project has created an influx of outsiders seeking work, many oi which were qualified, who obtained employment; thus increasing the population; and creating a housing problem ■ Buildings are being enlarged, remodeled and new homes being built by local capital. The U. S. government is alsc going to build 150 homes in Joliet, to be rented only to those people directly employed in the operation of the plant. The local situation is being handled very cautiously by officials who are taking proper steps to prevent recurrence of the fate that befell people when Will County coal mines became inactive, as well as' the aftermath of the last war. Yes, experience teaches. ’ Read Newspaper News We read “by the papers” that labor trouble is brewing in some parts of the country. We sincerely hope that they are soon settled without loss of life or limb. Here in Joliet, there is no trouble at the present time, and hope is expressed there won’t be any. Local authorities, business and laboring men in our community in late years have been working together very harmoniously. There isn’t a single civic or public event sponsored in which local government, business, and labor doesn't cooperatively participate. This makes a healthy and prosperous community. Let’s hope the friendly feeling continues and that all controversial matters that arise be settled in a most diplomatic and American way. 35th Anniversary This year we are observing the 35th anniversary since the founding of our active and popular SS. Peter and Paul Lodge 66, AFU. 35-years is a nice age to attain by any individual or group. SS. Peter and Paul society has been one of the most active and progressive Slovene fraternal branches in this community; for which credit must go to organizers, officers, and members up to the present day. The society’s first president was Anton Gosicek, Sr., and it’s first secretary, Michael Wardjan. Both have already passed away. May they fest in peace! From the youthful knowledge of local fraternalistic activities I can also proudly state that this Joliet unit of the great American Fraternal. Union has always enfleavored to work in cooperation and harmony with any and all other local branches of the various national fraternal orders, independent lodges, and clubs when promoting movements and programs of interest and benefit to the worthy cause of fraternalism and the community at large. The officers and committees are already planning an elaborate celebration program to be held here on or about August 6, the exact date of the anniversary and on which occasion, our supreme president, Bro. Janko N. Rogelj will honor us With his presence. Bro. Rogelj we already greet with a hearty welcome to the birthplace of Slovene Fraternalism in America! Draftees and Volunteers A great throng witnessed recently the departure of draftees and volunteers who answered the call to preparedness. The contingent included the following Slovenes: Anton Starasinich, Joseph Metesh, Edward Pucel, George Benedick, and Raymond E. Mutz. Those who saw these Joliet soldiers entrain may have felt a tightening of the throat. These young men presumably were going to a year of training, but a year is a long time and may bring many changes for the world and for America —perhaps peace, perhaps war. The young trainees were no less aware of this than those who watched them depart. Yet, their’s was a determination tc any eventuality because they are Americans. That is the highest heritage of citizenship—their’s and ours. In conclusion, let me wish the greatest success to all our dear brother and sister members who have already; and those who may enter the New Name Membership Campaign, “to qualify for the educational and recreational trip to the ‘Land of Lakes,’ Ely, Minn.—the home office of our great American Fraternal Union.” I Fraternally, Dorothy Mae Jevitz (Age: 15) Lodge ‘66, AFU 19711 Arrowhead Ave. CLEVELAND, O. DEAR EDITOR: With such fine articles appearing in the Juvenile Page you are just inspired to keep on writing more yourselves. Isn’t that right, juveniles? it’s very nice to know that now the juveniles are taking more interest in their Juvenile Page, by continually writing to the paper. That’s just grand, members. Only, let’s keep it up throughout the year and let’s not drop out. In the issue of March 5, Florence D. Startz began the Juvenile Page with a long letter, letting us in on all news. Yes, Dolly, I am a candidate for the Juvenile Convention and I hope I’ll be able to make it . . . Our other Ely girl, Miss Justine Korent is certainly kept busy for one day; college in the morning, work in the afternoon and practicing music at night. Gee, Jay you certainly have more to concentrate on than the average girl. Well, lots of luck with your college work and music . . . And Veronica Barbie from Strabane, Pa., and known to the readers of the Nova Doba for a long time already, is candidating for the third time in order to attend the Juvenile Convention. Well, Veronica I do hope you make the grade and I might be seeing you in Ely, too . . . Also from Strabane conies a letter from a new writer, Joseph Sedmak, eleven years old. Joseph, you have the right idea in mind about encouraging other juveniles to write to the paper too, but since you are a newcomer, we hope to see more of your letters then perhaps other juveniles can take hints and begin writing too. Let’s hope so . . . Strabane stop again! Yes, sir! It seems that this fair city is going to take the spotlight away and keep it foreyer. Another letter hails from Edward DeLost, who is a regular contributor to the -Juvenile page now. He, too encouraged more of Strabane members to write ... Another newcomer is Alyce Segaf but from Chisholm, Minn, with a well composed poem about Abraham Lin, coin. What about more of your poems, Alyce? ... From southern Ohio, Piney Fork two letters arrive from members of No. 155; the boys are, Frank Moaina, who has received a check and Arthur Lesjak, another newcomer and last but not least we hear again from Velna Te-kavec, who is still writing her interesting story “Mysterious Girl and Her Three Companions.” All very nice columns of last week, juveniles. To all, congratulations and let’s hear from the rest too. I was very surprised when I received a $1.00 check from the Nova Doba. I wish to ' express * my appreciation by saying thanks a million, Editor! Your proud American Fraternal Union member, * Elsie M. Desmond No. 173, AFU 418 Mahan Ave. HAZEL PARK, MICH. DEAR LITTLE STAN AND READERS: I'm finally convinced that there is a Santa Claus. There must be, otherwise who sent me that piece of green paper that I was given three dollars for? i Thanks!) I see by our paper that Stan was in my old home town visiting all of my old frirtids. Yep, even though we don’t answer each others letters Dorothy Doles and I are the best of friends and the last time I saw Betty Opeka she wasn’t over three feet tall. Did you have any Barbertone “klobase” when you were ou.t there Stan? (Ed. Note: Gee whiz—I I knew they forgot something! Heh | Heh!) We got some through the mail a! few hours ago. (Boy, did I eat!) Any j time any of you readers want to have a good time just go to Barberton and Little Stan can vouch for that. Miss Velna from Colorado sure cAn write swell stories .and when she continues them they’re even better. Please continue your continued stories, Velna. I would like to meet' Justine Korent some day. If she is as much fun to talk to as her letters are to read she’s wonderful. It seems as though the Toms, Dicks, Harrys, Bills and Bobs aren’t as popular as they were, what with Tiny Stan having an orchestra and Little Stan editing a newspaper. By the way Stan the next time you take the Magic Carpet to BarbertcSn see if you can’t save a little room for me, I’ll like to go along. (Ed. Note:—It’s a deal!) In answer to Elsie Desmond’s question about other juvenile studies I’ll tell you a bit about mine. I go to Madison' High School about a mile from my home. It isn’t very large, but every thing about it is friendly from its horseshoe shaped entrance walk to its locker bordered hall. Altogether I am taking five I studies. I’m taking Home Ec., Civics, Al- j gebra, English and I am carrying Bi- j ology as an extra subject. It’s the most; interesting class I’ve ever taken. When I joined the class I thought that Biology was just learning big names and reading volumes of dry, uninteresting theories and experiments. I’ve found out differently. In fact it is now my j favorite class. Now I want to say “Keep up the good work’ ’to the only other writer from lodge 144. If we keep writing maybe someday someone else will write from j Detroit. I’m running out of words so goodbye to all of you from Lodge 144, Detroit. and myself. Anna Hiti ! Lodge 144, AFU -------------------------- I WASHINGTON, PA. DEAR EDITOR: This is my tost letter to the Nova Doba. But first let me introduce myself to all of the Nova Doba readers. I am 12 years of* age and in the eighth grade. I live about a mile out of the j city limits'of Washington. I walk with my sister and girl friends to Craft school. There my sister and I board the bus which takes us to Manifold school. My | teacher’s name is Mr. William B. Stout, j There are 40 pupils in my class. We, the eighth graders, are planning to take a trip to Pittsburgh, Pa. We are > leaving on the 15th of March. I have two sisters and three brothers. My father, brother, and youngest sister are all celebrating their birthdays in j March. ALL MEMBERS OF OUR FAMILY BELONG TO THE AFU, LODGE 75 OF MEADOWLANDS, PA. MY FATHER AND MOTHER HELPED TO ORGANIZE LODGE NO. 125, AFU, AT ISE-LIN, PA. Although the mine has been closed for years and the people travel many mlies to work, this lodge is still exist-ing. MY UNCLE, MR. ANTHONY MIHELČIČ, AND HIS FAMILY ARE 1 t MEMBERS OF THE AFU, LODGE 125. !, THAT MAKES TWO FAMILIES WHO ARE 100 PER CENT MEMBERS AND i FOR THE AMERICAN FRATERNAL j( UNION! I enjoy immensely reading the Nova 1 Doba. Especially the articles written by; our fraternal brothers and sisters of:l Strabane, Pa., as I am acquainted with|l a few of the reporters from' that city, j i Their articles are interesting because |i they have so many thing in common ( with me. 11 Here’s hoping that the delegates-; elect succeed in the New Name Cam- i i paign and win the coveted award—the ; 1 trip to Ely, Minnesota and the Fourth j Juvenile Convention! j] Rose Pelan (Age: 12) ji Lodge 75, AFU 1 (Ed. Note: That was really an ex- |] cellent debut to our Magic Carpet Ju- ! i venile Page, Rose. How about another,! one soon!) . ,i -------------------------- j FRANCES ZELE IS RECOVERING; ] ■ THANKS ALL HER FRIENDS 380 WYLIE AVE. STRABANE, PA. ,DEAR EDITOR: I spent most of February in bed so j I just cpuldn’t write any sooner to my j beloved friend, the Nova Doba. The \ reason—appendicitis. Yes, the appendix j bug just couldn’t pass me by. I had an attack two days before my | birthday. Then a week later on St. j Valentine’s Day I was taken to the hos- j j pital. I was operated on the following j ! day. I wasn’t scared at all and I got j | along fine except for one curious thing, i 1 I had so much of electricity in me, | that if anyone came near me or moved the bed clothes, I’d get shocked. Imagine that! I was a little scared there for a while since I was the first person they ever had like that. However, after a week it all went away. I was in the hospital for twelve days | | and hated to leave because I had such a i nice time there. Everyone treated me so nice. Friends sent me flowers, cards, and gifts. Veronica Barbie surely 'showed her real friendship to me during my illness, coming up to see me often at the hospital and then again at home. Also the many other things she did for me. I want to thank you, Veronica and I ! hope that I’ll soon have the chance to j show my true friendship to you too. | I’d like to take this opportunity to 1 J sincerely thank all thos^ who sent me j ■ flowers, cards, and gifts. I also want to ; ! thank those who came up to the hos- j 'pital to see me and then again at home. Yes, I want to thank you all because ; you made the days more enjoyable and thereby making them pass quickly. I’m feeling fine now, though of course ! I’m not quite well yet. I won’t be able I I to dance for several months. That's one j i thing I'll surely miss since there isn’t j i a thing which I like better than danc-ing. At the thought of returning to school | again, I'm both glad and sad. I’ll be j glad to see all my friends and I'll i be glad to step back into school life | J again. I’ll be sad at finding two of j jchartiers most popular teachers away; at the Reserve Marine Corps. They are I 'Mr. Martincheck (my Efeglish teacher) j 1 and Mr. Pala. These two surely did j i much in making Chartiers what it is | 'today. Mr. Pala was the basketball j coach and advisor of our sophomore j class. Mr. Martincheck was the wrest- ; ' ling coach and the advisor of the junior clasp. So you see, Chartiers’ loss was J ^United States’ gain. Most of the Strabane students at' , Chartiers are members of this wonder- j i Box 196 STRABANE, PA. DEAR EDITOR AND PEN PALS: Well,'’here it is! At last my article for March! First of all I want to thank you for the $2 check which I received orf Feb. 18th, 1941. 'As you all know, March came roaring jn like the lion, but it’s going out like ’a lamb. But I wish more articles came pouring in and go roaring out oi Little Stan’s office to the Nova Doha’s pressroom. Now come on, juveniles, scribbles 6few lines even if it is in Slovenian. Little Stan won’t mind, I holie. (Ed. Note: "I should say not—I do go to Slovenian school, too, don’t I? Heh Hah!') I pick up the Nova Doba and in a few minutes I’m through reading it. Remember what a few juveniles said— write more articles to the Juvenile sec-tron. " / I was very sorry to hear that Frances Zele, from Strabane was operated on ioi appendix. I wish you a speedy recovery Frances, and many more fine articles! > Mary Ludvik ijnd Virginia Boles— you two had very nice articles in February. Keep it up girls! Friday the 13tli may seem unlucky to | ful organization the AFU, and I know Ithat they all read the Nova Doba, so Ini send my message through here. ; Yesterday I received a card from Mr. ! Martincheck and he sends his best regards to the Strabane students. He wants us all to get together and write j him and Mr. Pala a long letter, so how ! about it? j Gee, Strabane surely is takingy ad-! i vantage of the Magic Carpet, having so many articles in each week. The boys are showing us that they could write interesting letters too. I see one ' or two new writers every week. We i j surely keep Little Stan busy, don’t we? j But I'm sure he doesn’t mind. In factj ; I think it will cure some of that “zleht- j noba” he’s always talking about. Yes, i I’m sure it will if we keep on writing all year long. Will we? Yes! i In closing, I wish to express my sin-cerest thanks for the two-dollar award which you sent me. Mother brought the' 'check up to the hospital and I certainly was glad to receive it. Until you hear from me again, it’s just so-long from one of your many scribes. Frances Zele, No. 149, AFU 37 Capistrano Ave. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. DEAR Er/ITORS: Many months ago, when I last wrote, I must have made clear my reason for I not writing .more often. The average | high school student will know what I mean when I write “too much homework.” And those who have advanced jinto the delicate and fine art of keeping ledgers, journals, trial balances, working sheets, etc., can well sympathize with me as I moan, “too much bookkeeping.” Perhaps the majority of you have not gone into this highly diversting j subject. Bookkeeping consists of homework, school work, before-school work, and above all, complete concentration at al! .times. Honestly, I really get tangled up when I try to do my homework. I’m sure it is a very excellent course for those who a^e capable of understanding it and putting that understanding to work. I can easily believe that the position of bookkeeping or Certified Public Accountant pays good wages,—it should, because it seems to be a rather difficult job. My teacher is just perfect; he is the kind that insists that a pupil work, and he is always willing to help anyone who is serious in his efforts. The training I get in bookkeeping, although most of it doesn’t sink in my skull, helps a lot in outside matters, and probably taking the subject will prove to be an invaluable investment in later life. Let's hope so, anyway. As much as I love California, and particularly San Francisco, I wouldn’t want the local Chamber of Commerce to fool you too much about our weather. It’s true that the climate here is generally much milder than it is further eastward, and it’s also true that we generally have a fairly even temperature. It is seldom too hot, and seldom too cold. In San Francisco, it snowed (two inches deep) only twice in the past fifteen years, as I remember it. But—when I say it is generally mild, and the temperature is generally even, I don’t refer to the silly weather we’ve had for I the past two or three weeks. When San Francisco’s Mary Smith wakes up to find the sun streaming brightly into her room and the birds sweetly singing, she doesn't venture out-; side in her latest sheer silk outfit; she puts on her raincoat, golashes, mittens, j and hat, and strides forth to meet old I Jupe Pluvius with umbrella upraised. | And nine times out of ten, she is doing the right thing. i Of course, our weather isn’t always so deceiving; although today marked the first really beautiful day we’ve had in several weeks. We expect the fine weather to contiwue, but conditions don’t always live up to our expectations. I However, to me, California is still the brightest spot on the globe. • Gloria Terbovec Lodge 171, AFU 343 E. Sheridan St. j Ely, Minnesota I March 11, 1941 DEAR EDITOR AND JUVENILES: At the third juvenile convention held in Ely, Minnesota, two years ago, I was just an onlooker. Being in the same city in which the convention was peing held, I saw the wonderful experiences enjoyed by the delegates. I remember writ- | ing the following sentence in one of my ! articles shortly after the convention: “I was so enthusiastic over the convention that I made up my mind right there and then to run for delegate next time.” And I was a candidate for delegate this year — and I did qualify. It seems too good to be true — to know that I will be able to enjoy the experiences which I had only read of before. Now I can bearly wait for August to come. I had to laugh when the other day I went into Mr. Kovach’s store he said to me, “You’ve just finished writing your article, 'Who Will Be a Candidate, for Delegate,’ and you are a delegate.” j Well. I guess it didn’t take me very | long. But I really had expected to have much more difficulty in qualifying than j I did. I want to take this opportunity to thank my mother for helping me quali- ; ; fy for without her untiring willingness ; to lend a hand I wonder if I would have made the grade. Now my mother is a candidate for Honorary Delegate but, I think she will have a tough time going for having qualified both Margaret; ' and me, there isn’t much field left to' , work in. I wish you all the luck in the j Damir Feigel: ČAROVNIK BREZ DOVOLJENJA 'Ofc^Anton Krapenc: Zasedanje bratskega kongresa za Illinois (Nadaljevanje) “Za liter vina dam. Vprašanje je, kdo nam ga prinese-od Olrajta.” je dejal mojster Repič in segel v žep po svojo denarnico. , “Le shranite denar zopet v žep,” mu je ugovarjal Petrič, “moj gost ste in poleg tega sem sedaj jaz na vrsti.” “Nočem vas škodovati. Dovolj, da ste mi dali večerjo?” se je trmasto upiral Repič, vzel iz denarnice Srebrnjak in ga vrgel na mizo. Kakor bi jih bilo srebro omamilo, so buljili vsi trije oči vanj. Pred njimi je ležal novec, bila ga je le tretjina navadnega Srebrnjaka in vendar se ni prav nič razlikoval po cvenku od njega. “Kakor z mojim ključem,” je Nežica prva pretrgala molk. “Saj res.” ji je pritrdil brat Lojze in potegnil iz svoje denar-nile ključek, ki se ie bil popoldne že drugič skrčil, a ohranil vkljub temu svojo prvotno težo. “Za tak Srebrnjak ne dobimo vina,” je nadaljeval, “in najlepše je to: šla sva, da zalotiva tujca pri ponarejanju, vrnila sva se sama s ponarejenimi novci.” “Gospod Petrič,” ga je prosil mojster Repič, “še vedno ne razumem ničesar. Prej ste izjavili, da ste si že bili ustvarili mnenje o vsem tem, zato vas prosim, pojasnite mi to svoje mnenje.” “Rad vam pojasnim,” je začel Petrič, natlačivši si tobaka v svojo zmanjšano pipico, ki jo je vžgal z živim oglom. “Jaz vztrajam še vedno pri tem, da je tujec v vili ponarejavec. Priznavam tudi, da je učenjak. On je prepričan, da g£ bodo prej ali slej zalezovali. Tega jim ne more zabraniti. Svojih zasledovavcev se pa skuša ubraniti ne z orožjem, ne s prelivanjem krvi, pač pa na ta način, da je dobil v nekem plinu, ki ga sam proizvaja, mogočnega in zanesljivega zaveznika, s katerim razorožuje svoje nasprotnike. Ne da bi jim kaj škodoval, jim zmanjša, skrči telo in vsak si dobro premisli preden ga obišče drugič. Taki so torej, sestra Neža, tvoji uroki in zadovoljen sem, da sem ti dokazal nespamet tvojih vraž. Kdo naj bi bil mene, kdo prijatelja Repiča uročil?” “Kakšen vendar mora biti ta plin, da ima tako moč v sebi?” je Repič neverno zmajal z glavo. “Dandanes se ne smemo čuditi prav nobenemu pojavu več,” je razlagal Petrič in bingljal e svojimi nožicami. “Veda napreduje in če se ji zljubi, da preizkuša svoje najnovejše izrodke na nas, se niti ne smemo pritožiti, ker bi želi poleg nevšečnosti še posmeh.” "In koliko časa, gospod Petrič, se bomo igrali še otroke?” je vprašal Repič, pokleknil na stol in iztegnil ročico po ključek, da si ga ogleda od blizu. “Na to vprašanje vam, dragi moj, za sedaj dolgujem od-1 govor." - • “Kaj bo z mojo obrtjo?” se je žalostil Repič. “Nič ne rečem, močan sem, zdi se mi ko prej. A kaj mi pomaga moč, če ne morem prijeti s to ročico kladiva?” “Vi imate v svoji kovačnici že nadomestilo, Črneta. Vse delo, tudi najtežje, vam opravi, A jaz? Jaz moram osebno v mesto po pokdjnino. Kateri uradnik bo zaupal toliko bankovcev otroku? Vsak mi poreče: reci očetu doma, naj pride sam po pokojnino.” “Jaz ne bom držal rok križem, to vam slovesno obljubljam, gospod Petrič,” se je razgreval Repič, “če me zdravnik ne izleči, pojdem naravnost' k tujcu in bom zahteval od njega nasprotnega plina, tistega plina, ki razširja in podaljšuje, oziroma, ki popravlja, kar je zagrešil prvotni.” “In če vam ga ne da?” “Potem mu Bog pomagaj.” se je razvnel Repič. Udaril je s svojo ročico tako krepko po mizi, da so odskočili vsi krožniki od nje. “Tega niti ne bo treba,” je miril Petrič. “Tu vmes mora po mojem mnenju poseči oblast. Ona naj preiskuje, v koliko je upravičen skrivnostni tujec, pa bodi učenjak vseh državnih vseučilišč, posegati na tak način v najbolj bistvene razmere posameznih državljanov. Ona naj ga oglobi, če nima za svoje poskuse nobene pripustnice, nojjenega dovoljenja, ona naj kaznuje, če pozna, da je zagrešil kaj hujšega in se spričkal s kazenskimi zakoni. To pa prepustite meni, gospod Repič.” “Rad, gospod Petrič! Na vsa vprašanja sem dobil od vas precej zadovoljive odgovore. Hvala vam! Glavnega vprašanja pa nikakor ne moreva rešiti ne teoretično ne praktično.” “In to vprašanje se glasi?” je radovedno vprašal Petrič. “Kako bi prišla midva še najhitreje do Olrajtove starine? Ne samo, da nam naš pošteni denar ne koristi...” .. in da naju zaprejo kot razpečevavca ponarejenih novcev, če bi se drznila plačati s takim le Srebrnjakom,” je pripomnil Petrič. ( “... bi se pri Olrajtu vsakemu izmed nas smejali, če bi prišel tudi s pravim denarjem po vino,” je nadaljeval Repič in neprestano krožil z očmi, kakor bi iskal svojega nasprotnika, ki mu je zabranil na tak nenavaden in pretkan način tisto dobro starino. “Za dober denar bi midva slednjič ne bila v zadregi,” je»hitel zatrjevat Petrič, “sestra Neža ima v svoji skrinji gotovo denarja, ki ni bil v tujčevi stiskalnici, vkljub temu bova, zdi se mi, umirala ob bistrem studendu za žejo, kakor se reče tako le bolj {X) gosposko." “Nič drugega ne rečem kakor to, da bo stala tujca še precej drago moja žeja,” se je polagoma umirjal Repič. “Še nekaj sem vas hotel vprašati sedaj, ko ni gospe tu. Kam neki je izginila?” “V sobi zapira okna na cesto, najbrž se boji, da priskače vanjo še kak otrok, kakor sva priskakala midva.” “Ali niste slišali, gospod Petrič, v trenutku, ko sva odprla vrata tam v pristavi, kako se je nekdo zasmejal. Smeh je prihajal izza bližnjih dreves vhodu nasproti. Še sedaj mi zveni v ušesih. Kakor bi mi kdo dušo rezal.” “Ničesar nisem slišal,” je odvrnil Petrič, “v takih pomembnih trenutkih, ko dogodki človeka presenečajo in so tako rekoč vsi živci črez mero razdraženi, se mu marsikaj dozdeva. Kdo hočete, da bi naju bil videl? Toda tiho, mirno! Samo glejte in opazujte, kako se ključek pred vami veča in širi. Kaj naj to pomeni? Mrtva stvar rase.” (Dalje prihodnjič) Dne 22. februarja 1941 sem zastopal Ameriško bratsko zve- j zo na letnem zborovanju Brat-j skega kongresa za državo Illinois. Zborovanje se je vršilo v ho- J telu Morrison v Chicagu. Pri-! četek zborovanja je bil približno okrog 10. ure dopoldne. Predsednik kongresa, T. R. Heaney, je pozdravil navzoče delegate in tajnik kongresa, Russell H. Matthias, je prečital zapisnik zadnjega zasedanja in konstati-ral, da je navzočih 62 delegatov. Navzočih je bilo tudi več gostov in opazovalcev tako, da vseh skupaj je bilo navzočih okrog 200 oseb. Med njimi je bilo 50 (odvetnikov, kateri prakticirajo postave bratskih organizacij. Poročano je bilo, da pred enim j letom Chicago Tribune ni hotela sprejeti oglasov od bratskih I organizacij, ker jih je smatrala za pogrebne podporne ustanove, od katerih jih je bilo več v finančnih težkočah. Odbor, ki je imel to stvar v rokah, je poročal, da bo v kratkem vsa stvar v redu, in, da bo omenjeni časopis zopet sprejemal oglase. Na dnevnem redu je bil govor zavarovalninskega komisarja za Illinois, Mr. Jonesa; ker pa je bil v zadnjem trenutku odpoklican iz Chicaga, ga je zastopal Mr. F. Young, uradnik istega departmenta, kateri je poudarjal, da je njegov urad popolnoma zadovoljen s poslovanjem bratskih organizacij v državi Illinois. Omenil je, da izmed vseh organizacij jih je samo 5, katere ne zadostijo državnim postavam, in da upa, da v kratkem bodo tudi te dosegle 100-procentno solventnost. Poudarjal je, da namen zavarovalninskega departmenta ni ovirati bratske Organizacije pri poslovanju, pač pa jim pomagati, to seveda pod pogojem, da zadostijo državnim postavam] Nato je bil predstavljen nadzornik bratskih organizacij Mr. Klophel, kateri je tudi poudarjal, da je njegov urad pripravljen sodelovati s podpornimi organizacijami, katere postavno poslujejo. Nato je bil predstavljen predsednik Nar odnega bratskega kongresa, Mr. A. O. Benz, kateri je v lepih besedah pozdravil zborovalce in jih navduševal, da naj širijo ameriške demokratične ideje med svojim članstvom, ker le tem potom bo mogoče bratskim organizacijam doseči mesto, katero so že enkrat zavzemale. N. J. Williams, predsednik Equitable Reserve iz Wisconsin.**, je omenjal, da po njegovem mnenju imajo bratske organizacije v Illinoisu praV dobro bodočnost, ker novi zava-rovalninski komisar jih prav dobro razume in je pripravljen sodelovati z njimi. Priporočal je tudi navzočim zastopnikom, da naj vedno članstvu razložijo važnost certifikatov pri bratskih organizacijah. Rekel je, da po njegovem mnenju največ članov opusti zavarovalnino iz razloga, ker ne vedo vrednosti njihovih certifikatov, in jih smatrajo za navaden papir. Izobraževalni odbor je poročal, da so razdali časopisom, čitalnicam in ^posameznikom 547 knjig Fraternal Life Insurance. Mrs. Huldah Donohoe je poročala glede “bratskega dneva,” kateri se je vršil lansko leto na državni razstavi v Illinoisu. Poudarjala je, kako velikega pomena so ti “dnevi" za bratske organizacije, in da dobivajo povabila tudi od okrajnih razstav, da bi priredili take bratske dneve. George G. Perrin je poročal, da v illinoiški zakonodaji nimajo sedaj nobenih novih postav v pretresu, katere bi ovirale delovanje bratskih orgp tzacij. Priporočal pa je zborovalcem, <’ ■ naj pazijo na poslovanje, da bo pravilno, ker v mnogih državah sedaj poskušajo sprejeti postave, katere so nasprotne bratskim organizacijam. Predstavljen je bil D. T. Winder, federalni odvetnik legalne- ga odbora za vojaško službo, iz Washingtona, kateri je govoril glede federalnega zavarovanja, j katerega izdaja vlada. Povedal je, da kljub protestom od zava-rovalninskih družb, češ, da jej government v kompeticiji z nji-j mi, bo federalna vlada izdajala | certifikate sposobnim prosil-J cem, in to toliko časa, dokler se j večina ljudi ne izreče*proti termi sistemu. Enako je svetoval, j morajo storiti tudi bratske orga- j nizacije. Ako so prepričane, da ! je federalna kontrola zavaroval-1 ninskih družb v škodo posamez- j nikom, morajo dobiti večino ljudi na svojo stran, da bodo protestirali proti kontroli federalne vlade. Rekel je, da ako posamezna država sprejme neumestno postavo je slabo, in če federalna vlada sprejme tako postavo, je 48-krat slabše. Na dnevnem redu je bila razprava ekonomista, katerega imena pa si nisem zapomnil. On je poudarjal važnost investiranja denarja bratskih organizacij. Rekel je, da po njegovem mnenju se ni treba bati inflacije v Ameriki; edino nevarnost da on vidi, ako bi bil na hitro podpisan prisiljen mir med Nemčijo in Anglijo. Le v tem slučaju bi vplivalo na denarni sistem Amerike in dežela bi bila zopet v depresiji, ne v tako veliki kot je bila zadnja, toda občutile bi jo tudi bratske organizacije. Po njegovem mnenju, izid vojne, ako traja še eno leto, ne bo veliko vplival na denarni sistem, pa naj zmaga ena ali druga stran. Priporočal je, da naj vse organizacije pazijo, kadar investirajo denar, da ga ne dajo na visoke obresti, ker tam bo povsod prevelika rizika. Svetoval je bratskim organizacijam, da naj kupujejo federalne bonde, ker to je na^bplj varna investi- eija.'1 ; mmmm Odbor za nominacije je podal svoja priporočila, nakar je bil ves odbor soglasno izvoljen. Iz-vrševalni odbor za leto 1941 je sledeči: Predsednik: Walter U. Below; podpredsednik: Joseph F. Sheen t .tajnik: Russell H. Matthias'; blagajnik: C. J. Del Vecchio. Mestni sodnik Biček je zaprisegel novi odbor s primernim nagovorom. Zatem je novi predsednik zaključil zborovanje ob 4. uri popoldne s pozivom na navzoče zastopnike, da naj širijo fraternalizem in naj sodelujejo z njim, kot so z bivšim predsednikom. Po mojem mnenju so bratski kongresi zelo velikega pomena za organizacije, ker imajo veliko zasluge pri delovanju za preprečitev slabih postav v različnih državah, katere bi bile v škodo bratskim organizacijam, škoda je, da se teh zborovanj ne udeleži več našega članstva, ker so zelo podučljiva in važna. milji zapadno od East Palestine. Ples se prične ob osmi uri zvečer, kdaj se bo končal, bomo pa pozneje povedali. Igral bo i znani in popularni orkester sester Bergant iz Lisbona. Poskrb- j 1 jeno bo za dobra okrepčila, med j katerimi bodo tudi “kranjske klobase” dobile odlično mesto, ki ga zaslužijo. Sploh bomo skušali naše goste kar najbolje postreči. Člani in članice našega društva so prošeni, da se gotovo udeležijo te prireditve ter da privedejo na isto kar največje število svojih prijateljev. To bo prva plesna veselica našega društva v mnogih letih, zato je tembolj želeti, da bi bila uspešna. članstvo društva št. 41 ABZ pozivam, da se kar mogoče polnoštevilno udeleži prihodnje seje, ki se bo vršila 13. aprila, kajti na dotični seji bofrio ukrepali o važnih zadevah. Bratski pozdrav in na svidenje na seji 13. aprila in na veselici 26. aprila! — Za društvo št. 41 ABZ: Frank Weeder, tajnik. Denver, Colo. — Rojaki v Denverju in sploh v državi Co-loradu naj bodo tem potom ob-1 ( veščeni, da so popravila Slo-j1 venskega društvenega doma v j J Denverju, ki so se vršila od 1. J, januarja do 8. marca, zaključe-j1 na. Dom je zdaj odprt za vse L običajne prireditve, istotako soj \ odprti trgovinski prostori iste-11 ga. Prostori so obširnejši in ' lepši. Dvorana je zdaj nekoliko | bolj pripravna za razne društve- 1 ne prireditve. Glede najemnin [ istih naj se društva obračajoj do oskrbnika. Slovenski društveni dom v Denverju je slo-1 venska ustanova, zato naj bi ga' rojaki podpirali. Za Slovenski društveni dom | v Denverju: Mike Mavetič. j Walsenburg, Colo. — Tekoče kampanje novega imena se udeležuje tudi naše društva št. 101 ABZ. Pridobili smo že več novih članov v oba oddelka. Upam, da bomo z dobrim delom nadalje-1 vali ter pokazali zadovoljive u-spehe ob zaključku kampanje. Seja federacije društev Ameriške bratske zveze v državi Colorado se bo vršila 30. marca v mestu Denver. Priporočljivo bi bilo, da na to zborovanje pošljejo svoje zastopnike vsa coloradska društva ABZ, tudi tista, ki dosedaj ne spadajo v j federacijo. Tam bomo razpravljali o problemih naših društev in kaj bi bilo koristnejše za posamezna društva in skupno organizacijo. Federacijske seje so nam potrebne, ker iz istih se marsikaj naučimo, med drugim tudi bolj sporazumnega sodelovanja med društvi in članstvom. Frank L. Tomsic, tajnik društva št. 101 ABZ. Strabane, Pa. — Vsi člani in članice, društva Bratska sloga, št. 149 ABZ, ter vsi njihovi prijatelji v tem okrožju, so že zdaj vabljeni, da se odločijo udeležiti se društvene veselice, ki se bo vršila v soboto 19. aprila v dvorani društva Postojnska jama. Odbor bo po najboljši možnosti poskrbel, da bodo posetniki zadovoljni. Na prihodnji mesečni seji, ki se bo vršila v nedeljo 13. aprila in se bo pričela ob dveh popoldne, se bo ukrenilo in določilo vse potrebno, ker se .tiče prireditve veselice, članstvo je torej prošeno, da se omenjene seje udeleži kar mogoče polnoštevilno. Pri nas imamo več bolnikov. Njim. se je pridružil tudi naš društveni predsednik Frank Mikec. Njemu in drugim želimo skorajšnjega okrevanja. člani so prošeni, da bi malo bolj sodelovali z društvenim odborom in se v večjem številu udeleževali društvenih sej. Saj naše društv^ šteje 174 članov v odraslem oddelku, pa jih od teh prihaja na seje komaj 15 ali 20, in sicer vedno isti. Ako bomo dali večjo pozornost društvenim zadevam, bo v našo lastno korist. Na svidenje na seji 13. aprila in na veselici*19. aprila! — Za društvo Bratska sloga, št. 149 ABZ: John Bole, tajnik. kot častni delegati za 4; mladto^1 vencijo. j Redni in častni delegati bod®* čeni do plačane vožnje do k0® mesta Ely in nazaj ter do znesku $3.00 za čas potovanj* konvencije. Izdatke za l>raIl° novanje bodo morali redni in legati sami trpeti. V svrho kvalifikacije za r®** j častnega kandidata 4. mlad’”*' vencije bo moral vsak kaiidida ti gotovo število novih odraslih dinskih članov oziroma gotort^ nove zavarovalnine, za kar se ® pisalo v kredit gotovo število kor je označeno v naslednjem' KREDIT ZA ČLANE PRIDOBW MLADINSKI ODDELEK' Za člana, ki bo pristopil v n* JA (15 centov mesečno) -S j JB (§1.00 mesečno) v"|j JC za S500.00 <85e mesečno)'' JC za $1000 (§1.60 mesečno) j JD za $250.00 ............. ; JD za $500.00 . JD za $1000.00 ...........""Ig KREDIT ZA ČLANE PRIDOBE ODRASLI ODDELEK: Za člana, ki bo pristopil v na “D” za $250.00 .........---"m “D” za $500.00 ..............| “D” za $1000.00 ........—T§j “I)” za $1500.00 ...........■'H “D” za $2000.00 ....... “D” za $3000.00 .............”3| Za člana, ki bo pristopil v na*1* “E” ali “F” za $250.00 i... “E” ali “F” za $500.00 .... “E” ali “F” za $1000.00 ...-'J “E” ali “F” za $1500.00 J “E” ali “F” za $2000.00 ....' “E” ali “F” za $3000.00 -•••Jj V svrho kvalifikacije ali lI*ed nim ali častnim delegatom it W*1 konvencije je potrebno, da zapišejo sledeče število točk- jjf V državah New York, ' West Virginia ............. V državah Pennsylvania in ° j V državah Indiana, IHW° Wisconsin ....................""wa , V državi Michigan ........... V državi Nebraska .............. 1 V državi Minnesota .............” V državah California, Ore?0 Washington ......................J V ostalih zapadnih državah...... Za člane, ki bodo prestopil* J* skega oddelka v odrasli odo ^ prvih $500.00 zavarovalnine ** j i nikakega kredita, toda kredi j volilo za vsote, ki bodo presej ^ j zavarovalnine. Kandidatom . kredit tudi za vsote zvišanih 1 nin starih članov. Kampanja se je pričela !• In se, bo zaključila 30. prošnje za sprejem In proSWj ( šanje zavarovalnin morajo V 1 nem uradu najkasneje 5. J11. . ( Imena in naslovi kandida no ali častno delegatstvo prijavljeni glavnemu uradu 15. junija. Vsaki prošnji za ^ ■ vsaki prošnji za zvišanje *3' ^ naj društveni tajnik prilog komu naj se točke kreditiraj. Vsak kandidat zamore vP!jLt>< , člane samo v svoje društvo. . didat ali delegat ne more 0 * ^ jih točk kredita drugemu k® ^ 1 Za člane, ki bodo sPre^e ei • tekom “kampanje novega_ j bo običajne nagrade izplac® i bodo novopristopli člani P mesečnih asesmentov. ^ j m viof xfciS . . ./lili i ▼ tej P°*Vj zavarovane do $5,000.00 P® (fi Savings & Loan Insurau q i ration, Washington. Sprejemamo osebne ln ® vlogo. «1 Plačane obresti P° St. Clair Savings & ■ 6235 St. Clair Avenue C EN ZU R Pošta z našim starim aft. in navadna, se vedno posluj ^ na cenzura povzroča zna ti$ Izredno točne pa so brzojavn6^^ to je brzojav (kabel) Pr*P^^' pošiljanja denarja * v stari | nove cene so: za $ 3.— Din.i 150. za $ 5.75 300. U 9- 50°- 21.15 J 17.50 1000. I 34.— 2000. J!’ 82.5 50Q0. f' 160.— 10000. P1 J Navedene cene veljajo *a i* tom zračne pošte, za brzoj*' pa je treba poslati $1 ^ ^ io šiljki. — Pri večjih zneskih sorazmeren popust. Vse pošiljatve naslovi^ LEO ZAKRAJ^. General Travel Servi®*^ fi, 302 E. 72nd Str., New . DOPISI Finleyville, Pa. — Na redni seji društva Sv. Frančiška, št. 148 ABZ, smo razpravljali o stanju društvene blagajne in smo prišli do prepričanja, da je treba nekaj ukreniti. Bolezen, ki prijemlje našo društveno blagajno, se havadno pojavi v^ako leto ob tem času. Je to običajna bolezen, ki jo navadno preženemo z običajnim zdravljenjem. Na seji je bilo torej sklenjeno, da društvo priredi letno veselico v soboto 3. maja. Vstopnico za to Veselico bo moraJ plačati vsak član ali članica našega društva, če se veselice udeleži ali ne. Več o tej veselici bomo poročali pozneje. Bratski pozdrav! — Za društvo št. 148 ABZ: Frank Pernishek, predsednik. East Palestine, Pa. — Društvo Sv. Jožefa, št. 41. Ameriške bratske zveze tem potoni prijazno vabi vsa sosedna društva in vse prijatelje društva na veliko plesno veselico, ki bo prirejena v soboto 26. aprila zvečer. Prostor veselice: Peace Valley Park, New Waterford Road, dve Chicago, III. — Zadnjič sem v poročilu z banketa našega društva št. 70 ABZ pozabil omeniti, da je bilo društvo Illini Star tudi zastopano pod vodstvom brata Johna Zvezicha. Kot sem poročal zadnji teden, da je bila oklicana splošna stavka pri International Harvester Corporation, tako, vam sporočam danes, da se štrajk še nadaljuje, in sicer stoodstotno, kar pomeni, da ni niti enega stavkokaza. V uniji CIO nas je vpisanih zdaj že nad 80%. Tako-zvana “neodvisna” unija (ki je bila kompanijska organizacija , je bila po vladnem delavskem posredovalnem odboru pred kratkim razpuščena; zdaj pa te ostanke zbira skupaj ameriška delavska federacija v svoj lokal, kateremu je že tudi izdala čarter. Vodstvo stavke smatra ta pojav za kompanijsko maslo, ki bi tvorilo zadnjo bitko, za katero bi se McCSrmickova firma prijemala v upanju razbiti ali pa vsaj oslabšati našo. solidarnost. Prvi poizkus je bil naznanjen za včeraj (10. marca), namreč da bodo odprli tovarne za delo. Naše stavkovne straže pa so bije tako močne, da so to namero opustili, in tako ni prišlo do nikakih izgredov. Ves zadnji teden so se vršila pogajanja med zastopniki CIO, kompanije in vladnega delavskega odbora, pa niso dosegli sporazuma. Zato je verjetno, da goji kompanija upanje, da se ji bo morda na kak način posrečilo razdvojiti delavstvo s pomočjo dveh unij, zato podpira Ameriško del. federacijo, pri organiziranju njenega lokala zdaj, ko smo že vsi na stavki pod CIO. Značilno pri vsem je to, da nas ostalo članstvo Ameriške delavske federacije v tem okrožju podpira, zato je morala v naših vrstah na najvišji točki. Nihče ne dvomi, da nam je zmaga za naše upravičene zahteve končno zagotovljena! To je največja neunijska trdnjava v Chicagu in okolici, in če mi zmagamo, bo veliko lažje organizirati še ostale tovarne. O tem se splošno govori že zdaj. Stavkovne straže se nas Slovencev precej udeležuje, lahko bj se jih pa še več. Dajmo vsi delati solidarno, kajti gre za koristi nas vseh. Ostanimo zvesti našemu lokalu od CIO; zraven tega pa skusimo z lepo besedo pridobiti še tistih par nepoučenih delavcev, katere lovijo zdaj po razpustu kompanijske unije v lokal Ameriške del. federacijo. Bratje, le v združenju je moč! Naša unija vzdržuje kuhinje okoli naših tovarn, v katerih dobe vsi piketi jestvine. Tudi delavskim družinam ni treba stradati. Kjer ste v potrebi, se kar priglasite v kuhinji vašega lokala. Naša kuhinja se nahaja na 2435 S. Leavitt St., ki operira noč in dan. Upam, da bom v prihodnjem dopisu že lahko poročal veselo novico naše popolne zmage. Pozdrav vsem! Joseph Oblak. Kampanja norega imena ci4. B. Z. četrta mladinska konvencija ABZ se bo vršila v Klyu, Minnesota 15., 16. in 37. avgusta 1941. Za delegata za mladinsko konvencijo lahko kandidira vsak član mladinskega oddelka v starosti od 12. do 18. leta. Kandidirati morejo tudi mlajši mladinski člani, ako jim je za konvencijo zagotovljeno spremstvo staršev ali kake druge odrasle osebe. Odrasli člani zamorejo kvalificirati NAJCENEJŠI SLOVENSKI DNEVNIK V Ameriki JE ENAKOPRAVNOST Naročnina za celo leto izven Clevelanda je Društvom in posameznikom se priporočamo ** tiskovine. Unijsko delo—zmerne 6231 ST. CLAIR AVE. Cleveland, Ob«£