BEAUTY- CHARM - PERSONALITY
Posed in front of the huge mirrored archway on stage at the Slovenian National Home on St. Clair Ave. in Cleveland, Ohio, 13 Debutantes of the S.W.U. were presented to society last December 28th. They are, from left, front: Mary Beth Bencar, Lynn L. Arko, Ann Agnes Trebar, Susan Rose Urankar, Susan Marie Želodec, Mary Vorisek, and Janice Jean Culkar. Center row: Debra Fllak and Donna Pestotnik; back row: Mary Therese Majercik, Susan Marie Podboy and her sister, Charlene Podboy and Mary Ann Globokar.
'iheir families and friends honored the girls with a capacity filled auditorium and hearty ap plause foi each and every one. They will now become, automatically, members of the S.W.U. Junior League composed of all Debutantes presented from the first Cotillion in 1970 to 'he present time.
ZARJA-DAWN
URADNO GLASILO	OFFICIAL	PUBLICATION
SLOVENSKE ŽENSKE ZVEZE SLOVENIAN WOMEN'S UNION
NUMBER 4	APRIL,	1975	VOLUME	47
ZARJA - THE DAWN
No 4
APRIL, 1975
VOL. XLVII
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Editorial Office: 1937 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago, lil. 60608 Telephone Bishop 7-2014, Area Code 312
SLOVENIAN WU NACIONAL OFFICERS GLAVNI URAD SŽZ
COARD OF DIRECTORS:
Marie Prisland, Founder, Honorary President, Advisor
1034 Dillingham Ave.
Sheboygan, Wisconsin 53081
Mary Ecsticn, National President 19617 Mohawk Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44119
Fanika Humar, Naticnal Secretary 8101 Edgewater Rd.,
No. Riverside, Illinois 60546
Olga Ancel, National Treasurer 1115 Frederick Joliet, Illinois 60435
Ann Kompare, President Auditing Committee 9132 So. Constance Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60617
Barbara Rosandich, National Auditor 1212 Sheridan Rd.
Ely, Minnesota 55731
Marion Maroit, National Auditor 1512 So. 53rd St.
West Allis, Wisconsin 53214
Rev. Claude Okcrn, O.F.M., Spiritual Advisor 8500 W. Cold Spring Rd.
Greenfield, Wisconsin 53228
Marie A. Fioryan, National Vice-President 1512 So. 53rd St.
West Allis, Wisconsin 53214
Hermine Dicke, Secretary Scholarship Fund Committee 3717 Council Crest Madiscn, Wisconsin 53711
Lil Putzell, Director, Women’s Activities 3731 So. Home Ave.
Berwyn, Illinois 60402
Olga Ancel, Director, Youth Activities 1115 Frederick Joliet, Illinois 60435
Corinne Leskovar, Editor 2032 W. Cermak Rd.
Chicago, Illinois 60608
STATE PRESIDENTS:
Oiga Mesojedec, Colorado-Kansas-Missouri
2330 E. Evans
Pueblo, Colorado 81001
Rose K-aemer, Wisconsin 3162 So. Pine Ave.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207
Sophie Magayna, Ohio-Michigan 315 E. 284th St.
Willoughby, Ohio 44094
Arina Trontel, Pennsylvania-New York, Washington, D. C. 701 Kendall St.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15201
Rose Scoff, California-Washington-Oregon 22.08 Mariposa St.
San Francisco, California, 94110
Ann Lustig, lllinois-lndiana 10412 Ave. L.
Chicago, Illinois 60617
Angeline Karish, Mi
Box 428
Biwabik, Minnesota
CONUNDRUMS
1.—At what time of life may a
man be said to belong to the vegetable kindom?
2.—When may a man’s pocket be empty and yet have something in it?
3.—Why a clock the most modest piece of furniture?
4.—Why is U the gayest letter in the alphabet?
5.—When may a man be said to breakfast before he gets up?
6.—What is the word of five letters, of which, when you take away two,
only one remains?
7.—What word may be pronounced quicker by adding a syllable to it?
8.—Which peer wears the largest hat?
9.—If the fender and fire irons cost three pounds, what will a ton of coals come to?
10.—What is the way to make your coat last?
11. What is that which has never been felt, seen, nor heard — never existed, and still has a name?
12. Why is a good resolution like a fainting lady at a ball?
13. What two letters do boys
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delight in, to the annoyance of their elders?
14.—Why would a pelican make a good lawyer?
15.—What pen ought never to be used for writing?
16.—What tune makes everybody glad?
17.—When lady’s arm?
18.—What
is a lady’s arm not a
is that which occurs once in a hundred years?
19.—What is that which has a mouth but never speaks, and a bed but never sleeps in it?
President* IfleAAage
Easter is just concluded. My wish to all our members that you had a joyous Holiday. The “Rounding it Out” Campaign is over, netting us 314 new members. Congratulations to Branch No. 43 and Branch No. 20 for being Top Winners, and to all the branches who also worked in securing new members.
I have belonged to the S.W.U. for over 40 years. They were happy years because I tried to bo involved in all that was going on. The achievements and accomp'ishments of our members through all these years are truly remarkable. Can you follow in their footsteps? Because without your help and support we cannot continue to maintain the fine reputation for excellence that has been acquired during the past years. It is most regrettable that the tradition of our outstanding parents is not being followed by their daughters and granddaughters.
During a short survey it was sad to real ze that most of our younger people have no interest in their Slovenian Heritage. But we will not give up! Parents, check over your family and ask all of them to join our groups. We must work together to improve the high level of membership. To do any less would make all of us a failure, and would short change our organization, which in all ways has been a fine example of what sisterhood means.
We can share so much together belonging to the S.W.U. We have planted some seeds in ideas and programs to develop and expand our branches. We believe they will blossom for everyone if you sign up new members. Don’t wait!!! Begin now, today.
Reports on our Scholarship fund are good. I find it very rewarding to notice more and more of our members are sending donations in remembrance of their dear ones -and friends who have passed away. What a noble way to remember them. It would be great if each branch could have one affair for the Scholarship fund each year. We are giving four scholarships a year at $300 each. Will
Rev. Claude Okorn O.F.M.:
The same ocurrence
The stories of life	are the	best for our instructions.
We	do not	like to listen	to the	dry word. It seems every-
thing is so monotonous. No wonder that many people fall asleep.
There	is a story of	an old	man. He lived in a rooming	house.	After lunch	and a	game of cards with his
friends he would walk up the stairs late in the afternoon. This, he did every afternoon. He walked across his tiny loom to his one treasure. It was a beautiful stereo that his children had given him for Christmas some years before.
In a few moments the man was settled back in his chair, his eyes closed, listening to one of the Beethoven's symphonies.
As the music drifted out into the hall and through the thin walls into the rooms next to his peop'e would say: ‘There he goes with the same music” or ‘‘not again” or '• am getting tired of the same music”.
One evening at the supper table one of the other ^’en asked him: “Why do you play the same music day aftei day. Dcn't you ever get tired of it? Is that the only record you have?” "My friend”, replied the old man,
1 have no need for some other record as long I have this one. I’ll never grow tired of something so beautiful’.
Then he went on to explain that when he was a young
each branch help to keep this up?
Are you reading Father Okorn’s articles especially those of	the Lenten Season? The inspiration	you	receive
frcm his	column is quite stimulating.
For comedy, Mrs. Prisland comes out real strong in “O Ta Svet”. The members of Branch 32 were very proud to read what Mrs. Prisland said about them in her “Capsules".
Seems like the Christmas Holidays were all celebrated in the good old fashion style by all the branches.
It was good to hear from Branch No. 93 in Brooklyn, N. Y. This group is scattered in different sections and they still manage to keep up their branch. Their member, Mrs. Frank Shuster, celebrated her 50th Anniversary; Congratulations!!! The same to Mr. & Mrs. John L. Jevitz from Branch No. 20 on their 50th year.
Our	reporters are getting better all the	time	in	report-
ing their branch’s activities. Of course, new and then it hurts to find out that a few of our branches do not follow up on monthly meetings. Doing this will dim the interest a member receives at the meeting each month.
Mother’s Day is coming up and each branch will select an active mother as their Mother of the Year. Her picture and biography is published in our May Issue. Our editor works very hard to take care of all this, and the S.W.U. is the only organization to do this. May will also be the highlite month of Branch No. 42 in Maple Hts., Ohio, who will celebrate their 45th Anniversary. In conjunction with this affair the Ohio State Convention is also being planned. Each branch should and must send all their officers in Ohio to this convention. Members are also invited to attend.
It’s not to early to think about Zveza Day in Le-mcnt, 11:1., cn July 20, 1975. A Bus will be chartered to leave on a Saturday morning and will arrive back home Sunday nite. Make your reservations now. Call 481-4710.
To all our April celebrants, “A Happy Birthday” and “Get Well” wishes to all who are on the sick list.
MARY BOSTIAN.
boy his father took him to a concert where that same symphony was being played. He never heard such beautiful music before. All he wanted from that time on was to save enough money to buy that symphony on records. When he finally did get the records he played them as often as he could. Nobody would believe him how many sets of records he had worn out in his life.
He said that he is convinced that God put Beethoven here on earth for only one purpose: to write music which would bring joy into lives such as his. “I will never get tired of this wonderful music or even to understand it.”
Some of the other men laughed to themselves at the old man and his music but some were so impressed by his deep feeling that they asked him if they might join him sometimes to listen to the beautiful music.
How wonderful it would be if we could become like the old man in regard to the Mass. How often we become bored because every time we go it is the same thing. If we only could begin to realize the beauty and joy Jesus left for us through his sacrifice. None of us wi:ll ever live long enough to understand all that the Mass can mean in our lives. But if we take sincere part in it every time we go we will be able to find some meaning in it for our own lives.
Time going to Mass in not wasted. Some people might think that way. Through our faithfulness of going to Mass we might bring some who strayed away back to Christ that they also might share in grace and blessing of the sacrifice of the Mass.
old e n l^eard .5or
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Passino
At a Mass of Thanksgiving recently, Joseph and Angela Passino renewed the their mar:i£ge vows as they made them 50 years ago. This time, however, it took place at the Hibbing General Hospital chapel and was followed by a reception at the Assumption Hall. On the photo with the celebrants ere Mrs. Margaret Peterlin, maid of honor of 50 years ago and Charles Sandor, their best man. Fr. Patrick J. Ccyle, was celebrant cf the mass. The party was hosted by the couple’s children and grandchildren.
(Htio-Midiigan States News
Ladies, our Combined Branches of Cleveland and Euclid meeting will be held April 24th at 1:00 p.m. at the St. Clair Ave. Recreation Center. We have many things to discuss for 1975 so I’ll be looking forward to seeing you!
Br. 15, Newburgh, who meet at the Slovenian Home on E. 80th St. are well on ahead to becoming active again. Congratulations to the new officers. Our Nat'l President Mary Bostian worked hard to get things started again at this branch.
Br. 41 who meet at the Slovenian Home on Waterloo Rd. are also getting started again; they, too, have new officers. Congratulations!
Mary and I were invited to attend a luncheon at Br. 25, The happy occasion was to honor the Mother of the Year, Christine Zivoder, who is their new secretary since last year. The luncheon was held at Sorn's Restaurant and about 30 ladies were present. We enjoyed the meal very much. Thank you, ladies of Br. 25 for inviting us.
Our State Convention for 1975 will be held May 27th at Maple Hgts. Br. 42. They will also be celebrating their 45th anniversary and the ladies will host the convention, a banquet and full day's program. I hope all branches wil' participate to celebrate this happy event.
Get well wishes to our Nat’l President, Mary Bostian who at this writing is at Richmond Hgts., Hospital. We all wish her good health.
Best wishes to all of you and don’t forget, April 24th!
SOPHIE MAGAYNA, State President.
is a day for all members of the Slovenian Women’s Union all over America. Branch 2 serves as host for this occasion, and hopes to see members from all Branches from the east to the west coast. Let's hope that this occasion will be one of the biggest yet, since this celebration is in spirit of the Church’s Holy Year of prayer and reconciliation for mankind.
Also on June 22 a tour to a Swiss Village in Wisconsin is planned where every member can enjoy a day out in the country and see many interesting things.
July 19 and 20, 1975 will be Zve za Day in Lemont, hope to see all of you there.
September 11, 1975 business meeting will be followed by with preparation for Baraga Day in Cleveland on September 28, 1975.
October 9, 1975 will be occasion of our “Slovenian Sweepstakes” entertainment. I am sure that everyone will want to be present for this new and interesting event. This will replace the annual Penny Social that we had in the previous years. Why don't all of you come and enjoy a great evening?
November 13, 1975 will mark the annual business meeting with election of officers for the next year. Also in this month the “Dawn" choral group in Cleveland will hold their annual fall
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ACTIVITIES
No. 1, SHEBOYGAN, WIS.
The election returns for Sheboygan gave Agnes Melcnz a majority for County Clerk of Courts, we are extending our congratulations to her. In the Wisconsin Sixth District, Nancy Simenz was defeated by a small majority but she says, she will be back in two years for election. We are proud of our two members who did so well at the polls!
At the February meeting it was decided to hold the bake sale on April 12th and 13th. Dorothy Behnke is our chairman.
It was voted on to purchase tickets for the Slovenian Woman’s Union bowling association.
Do try and be present at the April 20th meeting; at that time Genevieve Tesovnik will show her movies from a trip through Jugoslavia.
Our deep sympathy to the Anton Brezonik and Matt Brulla families upon loss of their dear ones.
With best wishes to all.
MARGARET FISCHER, Secretary.
No. .2, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Our monthly meeting in February was a most enjoyable and relaxing one. It being Valentine’s Day eve,
ws celebrated and enjoyed this occasion. Along with this we honored our bowlers, those that attended the meeting. Lil Putzell, mentioned in the last issue of Zarja about the bowlers and their progress and we congratulate them for their efforts in all these years of perseverance.
'At our regular meeting, schedule of events was discussed about all the activities in this year. There is something every month that gives us motive to get together, discuss the matter or celebrate. Since our Branch has many very active members, much can be achieved and accomplished.
April 10, 1975 will be our regular business meeting. At this meeting there will be preparation for Mother’s day celebration.
May 8, 1975 will be the big day, Mother's Day celebration, with Mass at St. Stephen's Church, following by Litany and a Social Celebration in the Church Hall. At this time we will honor our "Mother of the Year” who has been already selected for this year.
On May 31 St. Stephen’s Choir will perform their concert in the Church Hall. Along with our Choir there will be guest singers from Milwaukee and the Prešeren group will also perform.
June 12, 1975 will be our regular business meeting with preparation for “Zveza Day” in July. This Zveza Day
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4 SCHOLARSHIPS TO BE GIVEN APRIL 15th is deadline
Write immediately to the S. W. U. Scholarship Fund Secretary, Mrs. Hermine Dicke, 3717 Council Crest, Madison, Wis. 53711, for your application blank. You may be eligible for one of the four Scholarships to be granted for the 1975-76 school year.
All members need to do by April 15th is send in your request to Mrs. Dicke. All high school seniors are qualified.
Winners will be chosen by the Scholarship Committee on the basis of academic achievement, financial need and participation in the activities of S.W.U. Only one scholarship can be granted to a family and no branch can receive two scholarships in succession.
WRITE TODAY FOR YOUR APPLICATION. S.W.U. WANTS TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE AN EDUCATION TO MAKE YOURS A LIFETIME OF HAPPINESS AND ACHIEVEMENT!
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MOST POPULAR LADY
Mary Prašnikar at Ljubljana’s KMEČKA OHCET.
concert and we hope to charter a bus to attend.
December 14, 1975 Christmas party and dinner will be an even bigger success as in this previous year.
In our business meeting we discussed the development of Organ School. It was announced previously that there will be an opportunity for our junior members that are interested in music to obtain organ lessens under the sponsorship of our Branch
2.	At this time I am happy to announce that 6 members had auditioned for organ studies. The funding for organ lessons is made possible from the proceeds from the Orchestra Hall concert sponsored by Branch 2 in 1973. We hope that these members selected will take a serious interest i*1 it, and thus there is a chance to keep Slovenian Church music alive and strong in the coming generation.
Our president Dr. Maria Bernik has very generously offered her annual salary as president of our Branch 2, to the best of the junior members or anyone of school age that will submit a short story in Slovenian language. These short stories of liberal subject could be submitted to the Branch’s office by end of May 1975. Boys and girls, let us see how much you can really do!
We wish that Mrs. Ana Stare would recover from her illness who is at Present in the Nursing Home. During February Mrs. Rose Zalik has gone *0 her eternal rest. On March 12
Mrs. L. Chemazar was buried from St. Stephen's Church. She achieved a nice age of 74 years and In all these years she had never forgotten the language and customs that sh« brought with her from Selška Dolina, where she was born. She has been well-loved by the members of different organizations that she ba!onged to, and specially our Branch will miss her generosity and cheerfulness. Our most sincere sympathy to her daughter, Angie and her son, Father Blaz OFM from Lemont.
A. ROZMAN.
No. 2, CHICAGO. ILL. BOWLING NEWS
As of 2-25-75, Dr. Grill's team is
10	games in the lead. Second place is Zefran and third, Marquette.
Railroad pickups were: H. Fitzgerald, 3-10, 5-7, 3-7; S Gorka, 3-10;
S.	Melissa, 3-10,	4-5,	5-6-10; M.
Marrazo, 5-7-9; B. Zalik, 5-8-10; H. Drobac, A. Hozzian, M. Clement, 5-7; Ovnik and A Salvino, 5-10; M. Muelle-man, 5-7; 5-6-10; L. Putzell, 2-7, 5-7; M. Krapenc, 3-0; M. Persa, 5-6-10 and E. Statkus, 2-7.
LIL PUTZELL.
One of the most popular Slovenian ladies around Pittsburgh is Mary F. Prašnikar, member of branch No. 91, Verona, Penna. She is very active In various doings of her branch and in other programs pertaining to th3 Slovenian culture.
Mary organized the American — Slovenian Citizens Association In Ac-metonia where she served as Mistress of Ceremonies for several banquets. She is the former Slovenian Radio announcer broadcasting on W.L.O.A. in Braddock. She visited Slovenia several times and last year was active in the KMEČKA OHCET parade. Her daughter Dolores is a teacher in the Fox Chapel School and her granddaughter Karen, a graduate of Du-quesne University, is a probation officer at the Juvenile court in Pittsburgh.
We wish Mary good health and happiness!
MARY F. KOZEL,
Member of S.W.U.
l'oHrii(>f/ IVnevs
On March 15-16 in Joliet, the S.W. U. Midwest Bowling Tournament was held with 26 teams participating, also 29 Doubles and Singles. Teams came in from Chicago, Joliet, So. Chicago, Milwaukee, West Allis and Oglesby.
I	hope everyone bowied over their averages and had a good time.
LIL PUTZEL.
Secretary.
FROM THE EDITOR...
’FRATERNALISM CALLS FOR CARING ‘
OLDEST MEMBER PASSES
The Illinois Fraternal Congress, comprised fo some 150 organizations chartered in the State of Illinois, of which our Slovenian Women’s Union is a member, met for their annual session in February. The gathering heard from various speakers, the most impressive of whom stressed the need for a continuing effort to retain the spirit of ethnic and Christian fraternalism among the members.
The world today needs the lesson of the Good Samaritan which shows a great example of fraternalism. He stopped by the wayside to help another man, his natural enemy by the fact that he was a Jew, and without hesitation, helped him, took him to an inn to be cared for and even paid for his further care. The spirit of fraternalism is a spirit of caring for another, to prefer to do the right thing, to act and not to talk empty words, to give and not to only worry about getting,, and to do your kind act without thought of your personal aggrandizement. These are the acts of a true fraternalist — or a person who cares. And, these are the acts of a our members to one another — to help, comfort, assist and support each other in our common causes.
With this kind of spirit, the organizations’ work is easy and is the framework by which we can all become better persons and fulfilled in our work. .. not working for ourselves — but working for the good of others.
We lost our oldest member in January. She was Mrs. Mary Ferlin, of Br. 10, Cleveland and she passed away January 26th at the age of 97 years. She would have been 98 on March 27th had she lived. Mrs. Fer'in was a member since March 2, 1928.
To her daughter, Mary Kushlan and other relatives, our sincere sympathy.
DEEPEST SYMPATHY
State President of Califomia-Wash-ington-Oregon, Rose Scoff mourns the loss of her sister, Agnes Lampe who passed away Feb. 27th. Rose and her sisters have always been very close. Our sincere condolences.
The 40’s were the "golden years” of Zveza for many of our members. It was during that time that the organization grew rapidly with the dedicated work of members such as Mrs. Mary C. Terlep who passed away early in March, after a lengthly illness. Mrs. Terlep was 85. She is best known as Zveza's three time “Kon-venčna Kraljica”, an honor she earned by signing up the most new members three times, for three separate membership campaigns, a total of 783 new members. Mrs. Terlep leaves a family of two daughters and a son, 6 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and a great, great granddaughter. Our prayers for her eternal happiness. (Photo on page 21.)
Hello, ladies! Do you realize that three months have already gone by in 1975? Have you paid your dues for the year? If not, pease be sure to mail me your chcck.
We have two new juniors who have joined our Br. 10 end they are: Lucy Ann and Susan Ann Stinger. Congratulations. Hope you will be with us for a long time.
In Feb. we had no meeting, but we did have one in March and in May we will celebrate our Mother of the Year Day. Please attend!
Sadness befell us as we lost another member, Mary Zupin who passed away at the age of 78. Deepest sympathies to the remaining family. Our member, Millie Novak, lest her husband Tony who passed away at the Slovenian Home for the Aged. Millie was very devoted to him. Our deepest sympathies to Millie and relatives.
Get well wishes go out to all our members. Please let me know who is ill. I’d love to send them a card Bless each and every cne of you.
SOPHIE MAGAYNA, Secretary.
No. 12, MILWAUKEE, WIS.
Our February meeting was well attended. Secretary, Mary Dezman, was absent. She was tak'ng a well deserved vacation in sunny Florida.
The meeting was interesting. We discussed the scholarship fund and other business. We will be having a card party in the near future. Also, a bus tour is planned. We are looking for interesting places to visit. So, all suggestions are welcome.
A get-well card or a visit to our sick, aged and ailing members wou'd be appreciated.
A very delicious lunch was made and served by our Mother of the Year, Christine Boyance. We wish her all the best and hope she has a good year and many years to come.
Happy Easter to all our members and our sister Zveza members from around the states.
THERESA SUKYS.
No. 13, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
February being the month of Valentine Day, it was a good time to decide on the date for our Mother of the Year Breakfast. We agreed on April 27th which is the last Sunday of April. We will attend 9:30 a.m. mass at the Church of the Nativity and immediately following mass, go to the Sheraton Palace Hotel, located at Market and
New Montgomery Streets to honor Mrs. Virginia Susterich, our lovely Mother of the Year. Mothers and Daughters are special persons and what a delightful place to share our celebration with Virginia and her daughter, Anne.
The Chairman of the Mother of the Year Brunch is Michele Seril and the co-chairman is Doreen Susterich. If you have any questions, please inquire. You will find Michele and Doreen to be most helpful.
Mrs. Ann Stich read the oath of office and our new officers were sworn in to be the new representatives of the Slovenian Women’s lodge.
"A kind heart is a fountain of gladness” was the theme of our social. We sang Happy Birthday to our treasurer, Michele Seril and to Ruth Zwyssig. Cakes and candy hearts wrapped in cheerful hues brought smiles and happiness. There just could not be a more appropriate time for
cupid’s arrow to strike and so our beautiful Recording Secretary, Moreen Sustarich is engaged and will become Mrs. Den Spencer on the first of June. We wish Moreen all the happiness married life has to offer.
Friendship enriches joy and can stimulate the growth of imagination; friendship, a most important ingredient of successful living is developed by communication. So, if friendly sharing inspires you, please pass along your thoughts and attend our meeting. It is a great way for Slovenian women to keep in touch. Meetings will be held every first Thursday of the month.
With deepest sympathy in the loss of our sister member, Mrs. Helen Butala, we wish to express our deepest regrets to the family of our departed member.
Br. 13 sends greetings to all those members who are confined to their homes and unable to attend our meet-
/ lice to hear
j?rom you...
One of our lovely debutantes of 1973’s Chicago Cotillion, Miss Kim Johnstcn, is a sophomore at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, and recently was initiated into Alpha Lambda Delta, a scholastic honor society for women. She is a charter member of Phi Gamma Nu, a national business sorority for women in the field of commerce. She is working toward a degree in business administration and currently considering marketing as her major. AH good wishes to her for continued success and advancement.
Kim’s younger brother, Eric, has also made the news. In November, he was a first place finalist in the 2nd grade regional spelling contest in Chicago and later won the second place trophy at the finals. As a first grader last year, he won the 3rd place trophy in the Archdiocesan spelling contest held at Holy Name Cathedral Schoo:l. For fun, Eric is a folkdoncer with a Scottish Highland Fling group and competed in March at a contest at the Museum of Science & Industry. He even wore a kilt! We hope to have him perform for the ladies sometime — perhaps at the Mother’s Day party!
Kim and Eric’s grandmother is Mrs. Margaret Stefanik, a long time member of Br. 2 who signed them up as little tots. With their mother and dad, Mr. & Mrs. Ronald (Delores) Johnston, they reside in Hinsdale, III.
Doing new things, having new experiences ... We like to hear about our youngsters.
EDITOR.
ing. I wish to thank my sweet cousin, Sonja Gregorin, one of our new members, who helped me take down notes and to Josephine Aiuto our dedicated President, who keeps me currently informed. May we all share an Easter of Peace, Happiness and Love.
JACQUELINE LOWE, Reporter.
No. 14, EUCLID, OHIO
Our February meeting was attended by a nice group of members even though it was such a miserable night. The meeting was conducted by our Vice-President, Mary Stražišar in the absence of our President, Pauline Krall who was III. Hope she’s feeling better soon. We discussed plans for
our Fall — "Vanity Fair” and reports were made on various activities. We were reminded that at the next meeting Eileen Collins would show slides of her European trip.
The Sunshine Committee visited our sick members. Those on the sick list are: Jennie Erzen, Alice Hausek, Frances Baloh, Ann Novak and Mary Kastelic. We wish them all a speedy recovery and our prayers are with them. Our deepest sympathies to our member Mary Setina whose husband passed away recently. May he rest in peace.
Thank you to all members who made donations to the Goodtime Fund, Sunshine Fund and our Treasury.
After the meeting we had our “Social Games” which everyone enjoyed
— even our visitor from Argentina — Mary Strazisar's neice — Martina.
Our March meeting was combined with our 3 Month Birthday celebration. We had a nice turnout for this meeting which was a short one — because everyone was anxious to see the slides Eileen Collins was going to show. Everyone really enjoyed them. We welcomed a new Social member
— Mary Lada, mother of Marilyn Fitzthum. Hope she will enjoy our activities.
Our President Pauline Krall was visting our HI members at the Slovenian Home for the Aged on Neff Rd. when she recognized our member, Ann Snyder — (from Kildeer Ave.) wheeling our Mrs. Mary Smerdel down the corridor. Ann volunteers her spare time to the home, helping wherever she is needed. Ann also volunteers one or two days to the Society for the Blind. God Bless you, Ann, for your good works.
Our Secretary, Vera Bajec, and her husband, Joe had visited their daughter, Marcia recently and they had a good time and safe trip.
Sometime ago I received a letter from our Member Faye Clapacs telling me about her trip to Spain, it was very interesting and we are glad she had a good time.
To our sick members we wish a speedy recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are always with them.
After our meeting our very capable kitchen committee served us good sandwiches and baked goods. Thank you to everyone who helped make this a nice and enjoyable evening.
Thanks you to everyone who made donations to our Sunshine Fund, Treasury and Goodtime Fund.
Hope to see you all at our next meeting.
ANTOINETTE ZABUKOVEC.
Since we had no meeting in January, election of officers took place at the February meeting. Our Vice-president, Katie Triller, recording secretary, Alvina Sreboth and Auditors, Mary Rago and Marge Spretnjak asked to retire. They are to be commended for the faithful observance of their duties while in office. Our officers elected for 1975 are President, Jean Bukvich; Vice-president, Helen Gornik; Secretary, Gladys Buck; Treasurer, Anna Buck; Recording Secretary, Phyllis Perko; Auditors, Desa Pearce and Mary Priesol and reporter, Marge Spretnjak. Our Ways rnd Means com-rnitte Chairlady is Anna Lustig.
Our first affair in 1975 was our games party held on March 2nd. A Big Thank You to a'i the members who donated the beautiful prizes and specially to Anna Lustig and her hard working committee who made our party a success.
At our February meeting, Anna Lustig presented each lady with a Valentine boutonniere and had a special Valentine heart for Mary Ma-ricich. Month after month, Mary cooks our coffee, serves refreshments and cleans up in the kitchen afterwards.
Congratulations to Agnes Cherne who was voted our Mother of the Year. This honor will be bestowed upon her at our May meetings.
It is so nice to hear from our out-of-town members. Our secretary read notes from Frances Hafner, Rose Sa-lakar and Tina Ziebart who also enclosed a donation to our games party.
We honored our birthday ladies from January and February. They were Mary Brozovich, Jean Bukvich, Pauline Klobučar, Mary Krznarich, Draga Pavlovich, Mary Putzell and Elsie Starcevich. The refreshments they brought made for a very sweet evening.
Members on our sick list in February were Sophie Bradich, Elizabeth Maggio, Frances Grotkowski and Edna Winters. Best wishes to all for a speedy recovery.
MARGE SPRETNJAK,
reporter.
No. 17, WEST ALLIS, WISC.
As reported, we didn't have a March meeting, due to the fact that we chartered a bus to bowl in the Midwest Tournament at Joliet, Illinois. We were all looking forward to this event.
A Blessed Easter belatedly is wished to each and every one of the National Officers, officers, members and friends of the S.W.U. May each one of you
enjoy good health, happiness, hope, peace and love. Easter is more than a celebration; it's the beginning of spring, because the sap is rising in the trees, the bare branches are beginning to bud, blossoms are turning the wood, and garden into a fairlyland. So far as the church is concerned, the message of Easter is contained in the declaration “Christ is risen”. The message of Easter cannot be written in the past tense. It is a message for today and the days to come. It is God’s message which must re-echo through your lives.
The Misc. Card party will be held on Thursday, April 17, at 7:45 P.M. at St. Mary’s Auditorium. So. 60th & W. Madison. Cake and coffee will be served. 75(J donation. Prizes will be greatly appreciated. The proceeds will go towards St. Mary's Church Fund. Invitations are extended to all members and friends for a night of fun. Please try and come.
Our April meeting will be held as scheduled, 3rd. Sunday of the Month, April 20th, at 2:00 P.M. at St. Mary’s Lower level church hall. Do try and attend the meeting.
Our deepest sympathy is extended to Augustina Zoril and family on the loss of their father. May he rest in peace.
Our best wishes for a speedy recovery is extended to Lucille Kozleu-char and Mary Podlesnik and a;ll of our sick and shut-in members. If possible stop in for a visit or send them a card or note. I am sure they will enjoy hearing from you.
MARIE A. FLORYAN.
No. 20, JOLIET, ILL
We are glad to have our Herald News reporter of “Earlier Days in the Area, who recalls the happenings of 35 years ago and again of 50 years ago, our member, Bea Kostelec. She was laid up for some time in a Chicago hospital due to her accident. Now she is back on the job. Keep it up, Bea and good luck!
Congratulations also on their Golden Wedding Anniversary to Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Kobe of Cora St. who were married 50 years ago at St. Joseph’s. Ann is also a Zveza member and bowler. Many more years to you with health and happiness!
Marge and Tony Videtich celebrated their Silver Wedding Anniversary recently. Best wishes to you both.
Our member, Matilda Pavesich, passed away recently and was buried at St. Mary’s Nativity Church — interred in the parish cemetery.
It was our sad duty to accompany our beloved member, Mary C. Terlep on her last journey early in March, to her final resting place, St. Joseph’s
Cemetery. Mrs. Terlep, age 85, was our member for many years, is best remembered as our three time Convention Queen enrolling 783 members in the 1940’s. Se is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Frances Vraničar and Mrs. Marie Gregorich and a sen, Lawrence, also 6 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and a great great granddaughter.
The same day as Mrs. Terlep’s funeral, we attend the last rites for member, Mary Kramerich, 83. She was also buried from St. Joseph’s church to the parish cemetery. Mrs. Kramerich was the mother of five sons. To all our members and relatives of the two departed, our sincere ccndolences. May they rest in eternal peace.
Marge Franze is laid up at St. Joseph’s Hospital. A'so, Frank Muster will be returning home socn. All our prayers and wishes to them.
At the last meeting, we celebrated St. Valentine's Day with a party; goodies were brought by our president, Emma Planinšek, Mary Ivanich and Olga Ancel. An attractive door prize was won by Frances Bottari.
Since our two friends, Anton Fabian and Rudy Pucel are candidates for city office, Tony running for Councilman at Large and Rudy for Councilman of District 2, and since they are both good church members and active in community work, we recommend your support. Both are also husbands of our members, namely Eva Fabian and Mil’ie Pucel. Election is April	15th.	Your vote	will	help them
to win	which	they do appreciate.
With	best	wishes to	all	— come
to our	April meeting	and	hear the
outcome of the Bowling Tournament.
JOSEPHINE ERJAVEC.
No. 23, ELY, MINN. DAWN CLUB
Our January 15th meeting was held at the St. Anthony’s Hall with Jennie Deyak presiding in the absence of Mary Mavetz, our President.
Plans were discussed on having a card party at the Feb. meeting and each member promised to bring a friend. Mary Petrich was to take care of the "B” players, Rose Stupnik, Canasta and Margy Persherin, Pinochle.
Also, plans were made to have a Mother's Day dinner at the Hall. More of this report later on.
Our deepest sympathy to the Frank Kozar family on the loss of wife and mother. Angela was a good member and was a very pleasant, cheerful person. May the eternal light shine upon us.
Get well wishes to Mayme Katche-var who had the misfortune of break-
an
Joliet, Illinois. To the Officers and Members of the Slovenian Womens’ Union, Branch No. 20 and the National Championship Cadet Drill Team:
How nice of you all!
It really means an awful lot knowing people, having friends and being a member and associated with the local branch of the Slovenian Womens’ Union and it’s broad activities and program - who were so thoughtful and considerate - to extend to us your congratulatory greetings and gift, as well as the participation of officers and members at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and reception on the occasion of our 50th Wedding Anniversary cn Sunday, January 12. - It was also so kind of Mrs. Josephine Erjavec and the Editor of the official organ The Dawn to publish and convey to our friends in other communities of our Golden Marital event.
Therefore, with appreciation • this message comes to you today, to thank you all in the very warmest way!
ing her leg. Hope you get free of the cast soon.
The meeting closed with prayer and the door prize was won by Jen Erchull.
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In February, the meeting was opened with prayer by our president. A short meeting was held and in spite of the bad wather we've had, there was quite a large number of members and friends out. They were all anxious to start the card party.
The lunch committee ladies prepared a lovely assortment of salads etc. A fine time was had by all.
Feb. 19th marked the 59th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. Frank (Angela) Miklausich. Any couple that has lived together that long, through thick and thin, deserve the very best wishes for many more years in happiness and good health.
Get well wishes to all our shut-in members and those who are ill. Till next month, take care.
MARY ZGONC,
Reporter.
L Ijou flote
Marie Prisland:	■
Anna’s rustling silks show that elegance was the watchword in 1892.
This century has rapidly passed through many drastic changes. One examp'e is the change in standard of dress for our women. Assuming that our younger members be interested in the dress of their ' mothers and grandmothers from the period since 1892 we are publish- « ing some of them.	<
1.—Anna Rojsček, nee Schwartz, was the	first	Slovenian	girl	to	,
arrive in Sheboygan, Wisconsin in 1892.
2.—Mary šetina of Joliet, III. with her daughter Josephine, nee Erjavec, had this picture taken in 1904 upcn their arrival to America.
3.—Man«1 Cherne Prisland of Sheboygan, thought she looked real pretty in her new dress and hat with plumes.	'■
4.—Albine Križman Novak of Cleveland and Chicago, a smart < dresser, chose this dress in 1935 which then was the height of fashion. ,
AND THEN IT HAPPENED! About ten years ago women switched , from dress to psnts, up to then the EXCLUSIVE dress for men. Before that, wearing pants was only man's prerogative wiLh the understanding that with the pants also went the unquestionable image of control over the family, home and property.	'
One wonders what the next century will	bring. Will	we	return	to	‘
tho simple dies:; of the pre historic man?	<
The first modern styles were practical.
It wasn't all fashion taste in 1902, it was also attitude as seen in this pose by mother and daughter Setina.
Was the chapeau as heavy as it looked?
3ti»ih«*r 3§ournvtl
With very sad hearts, the family of the late Frances Koritnick, member of Br. 26, Pittsburgh, Pa., informed us of her passing on Feb. 10, 1975. She was a member of S.W.U. for many long years and also belonged to other fraternal societies, name'y KSKJ, and AFU.
She is survived by four daughters, Mary Marz with whom she lived for the past 16 years, Frances Gerger, Rose Winkler and Ann Sendek and two sons, Frank Kovach and Walter.
11	grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; three brothers and two sisters in Slovenia also mourn her death.
Our heartfelt s y m p a thy to the bereaved and God’s special blessings cn her for everlasting peace. L.
No. 26, PITTSBURGH, PA.
Greetings to all our members, especially our aged, the sick and the shutins.
Just a few words to remind us of a couple events coming up this spring so that all of you can mark them down on your memo calendars.
The State Conventicn will be held April 27th this year at Meadowlands, Pa. Get your reservations in early.
Our annual Luncheon and “B” Party will be held May 13th at 12:30 p.m. at the Slovenian Auditorium, 57th St. The tickets will be $2.00 and each member is asked to donate a prize. This is always an enjoyable affair, so try and come and bring a friend. Tickets for the Luncheon are limited, so get them early.
With spring approaching and warm weather, the officers are looking forward to large attendances at our monthly meetings. Get cn the band wagon and bring a new member along. Recipe
Mix a large can of crused pineapple with a package of pistachio instant pudding (dry). Fold into a large carton of Cool Whip. Add one cup of small colored marshmallows, folding in gently. Put into serving dish and chill. (This will be a soft dessert). A nice parfait can be made by alternating cubes of lime jello and this dessert..
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We also have some sad news to report. On Feb. 27th, Anna Stayduhar Ferlan died suddenly. Her end came the day before her 69th birthday. A member of the Slovenian Women’s Union since Jan. 10th, 1929, she is survived by her husband, John, 3 children, 18 grandchildren and one great grandchild; also 4 brothers. Ann was a most gracious and understand-
ing woman, always giving a helpful hand to her family and any organization when approached. She will be greatly missed but not forgotten by this Slovenian community. We, the officers and members of Br. 26, extend to her husband and family our sincere condolences. May her soul rest in peace.
HELEN CESNIK,
Rec. Sec’y.
No. 32, EUCLID, OHIO
We had a meeting in Feb. and a nice	group	showed	up,	our	president
was	absent	due to	the	fact	that she
was	at Richmond	General	Hospital
with	a bad	case of	flu.	God	give her
speedy recovery.
At the meeting we all signed a Valentine card, a note of cheer and told her we really miss her.
Ceal Znidar, our vice-president, conducted the meeting very nicely. Notes from our president, activities on the agenda, it’s good to know and to make plans in the months ahead. Plans for a fall bake sale were tabled until our next meeting or when Mary comes back — socn we hope.
The Lemont Bus trip should be planned and reservations made for the bus charter. Also, in the fall, there will be a bazaar of the Combined Branches and it’s good to know so we can begin to make things. Start sewing, crocheting and making things for the branch.
May is the Mothers Day party and treat for the Mother of the Year. She is Mary Tushar.
Our president sent word that she missed us a lot and hoped wo had a nice Valentine’s Party. We had heart-shaped name tags pinned on and it was such a nice party. Hostess was Esther Garbincus and her committee. Fun and prizes galore! The committee really worked hard and the decorated tables held a variety of candy, pastries and other refreshments. Thanks, young members, for making it such a lovely party. Thanks also to Eleanor Jeran as she wanted a Valentine’s Party and gave us the idea for it. To all who baked and brought goodies, our thanks. Sorry I didn’t mention before but a mystery bus ride is also on the agenda — Think and plan and attend the meetings to learn about this activity.
We wish Alma Eppich and the pilgrimage group of 209 a safe trip to Rome. They left March 1st and were led by Bishop Hickey and 13 Sisters of Notre Dame. We are happy for
Alma that she’s among them for the Holy Year trip, the only pilgrim from St. Christine’s Church. May she feel all the treasures and benefits from this trip. A very good spiritual deed for this time of year.
In closing, belated wishes for a Happy and Blessed Easter to all. We ask for his blessing to all and especially for the sick. Let us all pray for them, especially for our president and Nat’I Pres. Mary Bostian, such a faithful, hard worker.
Members, attend the meetings and help our secretary by checking your dues. A reminder that Class A and B dues is 10^ more starting this year. May God bless you all — see you at the meeting April 16th.
ANN TEKAVEC,
Rec. Sec’y.
No. 33, DULUTH, MINNESOTA
Ladies, if you missed the March meeting, you missed a treat. The Polish members prepared and served Pierogi. Stetla Mattson demonstrated the process involved. A Mixed Fruit Compote prepared by Rose Kresky (Compotes are a favorite with the Polish) and a Mazurek (shortcake base and fruit topping) baked by Ruth Foley were served to compliment the Pierogi. Jtosie Rzatkowski showed slides and souvenirs of her trip to Poland. Helen Mosack was in charge of the prizes which were small bottles of wine imported from Poland.
Coming up in May — A Pot Luck Dinner Meeting during which time we will honor our Mother of the Year, Jackie Rukavina. Mass will be at 6 p.m. with the dinner and meeting to follow. Everyone brings something for the dinner. Plan on coming.
Welcome to our newest member Josephine Rzatkowski, brought in by Rose Kresky. Do you have a friend who might like to join our Branch?
A Card and Games Party — April
20,	1975 — 7:00 p.m. — St. Elizabeth Hall — sponsored by our Branch
—	a good time is assured to all who attend. You will be asked to support this money making endeavor by pur chasing at least one ticket, selling more tickets and possibly donating a cake. Our treasury is in need of funds, so Please Help!
Katherine Mazuran, a long time membar of our lodge, died in a Virginia, Minn, nursing home on February 25th. She was 89. Our condolences to members of her family.
MARY CHEPELNIK.
No. 40, LORAIN, OHIO
Our meeting on Feb. 12th. altho it was Ash Wednesday, was well- attended. Plans were made for celebrating the 45th anniversary of the founding of Br. 40.
Mass will be celebrated at the 11 a.m. Mass at St. Cyril & Methodius church with Fr. Rupar, officiant. This will be followed by a brunch at the Slovenian Home at noon. So, come on, all our members, plan to attend this very happy event. The more the merrier!
At this time we would like to welcome two new members into our group: Emma Kurjan and Shir'ey Ya-cobucci. May you have many happy years as members.
Our birthday girls who donated so generously are: Mayme Hoover, Mary Klinar, Francie Pavlovčič, Lee Pavlovčič, Amalia Glavan, Louis® Seskar, Helen Škerjanc, Mary Zallar and Annette Ferlic. To all our February and March celebrants, birthdays or anniversaries, our belated congratulations to all.
Sincerest sympathy to Francie Pavlovčič on the death of her father, Steve Perkovich who passed away on Feb. 12th following a long illness.
Get well wishes to all our shut in members and may they soon be up and about and attending our meetings.
On a happier note, congratulations to Glen Uehlein on his engagement to Nora Rogers. They are both graduates of the University of Akron. Nora is a teacher in the Akron school system and Glen, who holds a degree in Food Service Management, is employed at Ponderosa Steak House as Executive Manager. Glen is the son of our vice-president, Albina Uehlein and grandson of our president, Agnes Jancar. The happy marriage will take place July 5th. So, again, our best wishes to the lovely pair.
On a personal note, I am getting quietly excited over my trip; getting ready with a passport is on experience in itself. The pictures are quite frightful. My birth certificate proved to have the name Jacob on it and all in all, I guess I’ll end up thinking it was all worth it. And where am I going? I’m taking the journey of faith through Catholic Europe, with a side trip to the cemetery in France where my brother has been buried for 30 years.
I	am traveling with the St. Anthony’s Travelers group with Fr. Pius F*off as our spiritual director. By the way, his nickname happens to be "Holy Smoke”! I know I will come home
lighter in heart and with greater peace of mind. I will have made this trip for my parents, the late Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Lavriha, the most beloved of parents.
Our next meeting will be April 9th.
MARY PLOSZAJ.
No. 41, CLEVELAND, OHIO
We held our second meeting in March on the first Tuesday of the month. Our meetings will be held on the first Tuesday from now on.
The ladies present selected Ella Starin our past secretary as “Mother of-the-Year”. We will celebrate the occasion in June. We would like to see all the members attend the affair. If at all possible call the secretary and tell her you will be there so we can plan our menu for all the people coming. We have several nice things in mind for her so please attend and see for yourself.
Anna Skok, one of our older members, recently lost 30 pounds and does she look sharp.
Do you know of any one having a small baby that is not one year old? Sign it up and it will get one year free dues! Any junior turning 25 years old can get a higher insurance for a small charge if they have been a junior ten years. Then when they go into adult insurance they can get the first year’s dues free. Check with your secretary.
We also need new members for our lodge. To anyone signing up a new member, the secretary will give you a gift.
One of the members celebrated her golden Wedding anniversary on March
1,	1975. We found the notice in the American Home paper so we quickly dispatched Mr. & Mrs. Louis Oswald a telegram giving our best wishes from all the members of Branch 41.
Happy Birthday to all celebrating in April.
Your president is Rose Puzdar and your secretary is Jane Kaplan. Please send aM of your dues to her or news notes. Please help the secretary get her books up to date.
Again Class A dues are 7.20; Class B dues are $10.20; Juniors $1.20; Over 75 years old Class A are $3.00; Over 75 Class B are $4.80. By the way we have two free paying members living.
Pay your dues to the new secretary, Jane Kaplan, 19309 Preson Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44128.
Please notify your secretary if any one is sick or in the hospital. Or any questions you may want to ask. At your service.
JANE KAPLAN.
No. 42, MAPLE HGTS., OHIO
To all our sick members, we wish you well. Theresa Filips, Fin Stavec, Antonia Legan and Agnes Vercek are among them.
Birthday greetings to Mitzi Champa, Mary Filips, Tenka Kastelic, Dorothy Ponikvar and Angie Zupanc.
We had a nice showing at the Feb. meeting. Thank you, Nicholetta Lerch-backer and Pauline Hribar for your delicious cakes. We had gifts donated as prizes by Mary Yemec and myself.
To our travelers who came home, welcome: Tonka Kastelic from California, Frances Legan from Florida, Ann Dragovic from Hawaii (she went with the Frankie Yankovic tour).
Ladies, don’t forget May 25th is a big day for our branch. Hope to see you all there. It is Millie Lipnos’ Big Day, as Mother of the Year. Mass is at St. Wencelaus at 12 p.m., banquet following at the S N.H. with the celebration of her day and our branch’s 45th anniversary. We are also honored to have our State Convention here, too, at that time. Meeting will be in the morning, then church and banquet. It will be all programmed in the next issue of ZARJA.
We know what a wonderful person Millip Lipnos is and what she has done for our branch.
Don’t forget, April 27th is the Planina Singing Society Concert. Did you know that there are 7 of us S.Ž-Z. members in that singing group? Mary Fink, Mary Filips, Mary Yemec, Lillian Sandowski, Olga Ponikvar, Millie Lipnos and myself. Also, some of our husbands are in too. April 27th.
We'come to our branch, new member, Frances Prhne. Till next month, ladies, stay healthy. Meeting is April 15th. See you there.
MARY LOU PRHNE.
No. 43, MILWAUKEE, WIS.
The Feb. and March meetings were very well-attended and especially the March meeting at Rebernisek’s Club 36. After having such a wonderful business meeting and grand lunch, we were very much surprised going home. We had a terrible snow storm that night, but everyone got home safely.
We are sorry to report that we have some very sick members. Mary Kresse is hospitalized at the West Allis Memorial Hospital and Mary Beley is at Deaconess Hospital. J'ay Kouchich also was hospitalized at St. Luke’s. We wish them and all our other members who are shut-ins a very speedy recovery and also to our Spiritual Advisor, Father Claude Okorn.
Fran Widemsek’s daughter, Diane,
met with a very serious accident while skKng. Kate Spende’s husband, Jce, had surgery and was in the hospital several days but is now recuperating at home. Also, Sophie Bevsek’s husband, Frank, had surgery and is now at home. If members have time, visit our sick or send them a card.
Douglas Walsh, one of our juvenile members, son of Mr. & Mrs. Don Walsh, grandson of Mr. & Mrs. Al Tratnik, Sr. and Mr. & Mrs. F.ory Walsh, qualified for the St. Alphonsus Traveling Basketball Team. Their team took first place in competition. Congratulations, Dougie, and to all the team.
Sandy Walter, daugher of Mrs. Toni Phillip, was married Saturday to Allen Thompson in Grabili, Indiana. The reception was the Hospitality Inn. She had four bridesmaids, one being her cousin, Mary Ellen Schulta. She is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ed Schulta and granddaughter of Ceil Groth. To top it all, Mary Ellen caught the bride’s bouquet. Congratulations to Sandy and Allen.
'Mary Ellen, left for a trip to Hawaii on Holy Thursday with her graduating class. Hope she had a pleasant trip.
Our Mother’s Day Dinner will be at Rebernisek’s Club 36 on Thursday, May 1st. We will honor our Mother of the Year, Mitz Mohorko. All members are invited, but you must reserve as we must known just how many members will attend. This is an annual affair and we do expect a good representation. Reservations will be taken at the next meeting and also the menu will be decided.
Please note the next meeting, only in April will be changed to April 10th on Thursday at Rebernisek’s at 7 p.m. instead of the first Thursday. After April, they will resume on the first Thursday of the month as before.
Ann Rebernisek, her daughter, Connie and her 3 granddaughters flew to Florida for a week vacation. I am sure they all needed to get away from this cold and snow. Remember your dues.
ROSE KRAEMER,
Secretary.
No. 46, ST. LOUIS, MO.
By the time you will be reading this, Spring will be on the way. It will be time to start planning the Mother’s Day Dinner, which all members look forward to attending.
Congratulations to Captain and Mrs. Frank M. Hallemann (Sue) on the birth of a son, Kevin Michael, and grandson of Mary Moenigmann.
The April meeting will be held on April 13th.
JO ANCEL.
At the Cotillion and After«**
National Officers of S.W.U. attended the 1374 Debutante Cotillion in Cleveland, Ohio last December 28th along with other prominent localites. Photographer, John Kausek posed the group seen above at the stage of the Slovenian National Home. From left, front: Frances Sietz, general chairman of the Cotillion, Mary Bcstia.n, National President, Ann Hočevar, President of Br. 50, Frank Kosich, president of the Slovenian Home for the Aged, Sophie Magayna, Ohio-Michigan State President and Miriam Leskovar of Chicago who spoke to the gathering on behalf of previous Debs of the S.W.U.
Rear, from left, Corinne Leskovar, Editor of Zarja, Tony Petkovšek, Cleveland’s top radio personality who emceed the Presentation of the Debutantes and Mrs. Frank Kosich.
Proceeds from the Cotillion were earmarked for tho popular Slovene Home for the Aged where nearly 100 elderly Slovenians live happily in. homelike atmosphere. The smiling faces on this photo show the pleasure of the committee in presenting a check for $2,000 to the Heme at a subsequent party where the Junior Baton Twirlers performed and a musical sing-a-long was enjoyed by all. Many S.W.U. members are residents at the home and love having visitors, especially the young folks. On the photo, from left are: Ann Trebar, Sue Urankar and Mary Ann Globokar, 1974 Debs, Kathy Primuth,
a,	Deb of 1972 and member of the Cotillion Committee, Fran Sietz, chairman, Frank Kosich, accepting the check on behalf of the Slovene Home, Frances Bradak, another 1972 Deb and committee member, Ann Hočevar and Mary Bostian, co-chairmen with Mrs. Sietz of the gala event.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN APRIL
PRESIDENTS:
April	1	—	Frances Korošec, Br. 59, Burgettstown, Pa.
April	2	—	Emma Planinšek, Br. 20, Joliet, III.
April 10 — Jeanette Killoran, Br. 6, Barberton, Ohio April 15 — Jennie Zoker, Br. 51, Akron, Ohio April 21 — Catherine Pollack, Br. 19, Eveleth, Minn. SECRETARIES:
April 4 — Irene Jagodnik, Br. 50, Cleveland, Ohio. April	7	—	Stella Dancull, Br. 21, Cleveland, Ohio
April	8	—	Angela Kozjan, Br. 40, Lorain, Ohio
April	8	—	iLucille Smith, Br. 71, Strabane, Pa.
April 10 — Antoinette Lucich, Br. 31, Gilbert, Minn. MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY!
DATES 10 REMEMBER. . .
April 6 — 39TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, Br. 73, Warrensville, O.
April 6 — CORPORATE COMMUNION, Br. 100, Fontana, Cal.
April 12 — 13 — BAKE SALE, Br. 1, Sheboygan Wis. April 17 — CARD PARTY, Br. 55, Girard, Ohio April 20 — CARD & GAMES PARTY, Br. 33, Duluth, Minn.
April 21 — VANITY FAIR PARTY, Br. 50, Cleveland, Ohio April 27 — MOTHER OF YEAR BREAKFAST, Br. 13, San Francisco, Cal.
April 27 — PENNSYLVANIA, N. Y. STATE CONVENTION, Br.. 71, Meadowlands, Pa.
May	1	—	MOTHER OF THE	YEAR DINNER,	Br. 43,
Milwaukee, Wis.
May 13 — LUNCHEON, BIRTHDAY PARTY, Br. 26, Pittsburgh, Pa.
May 20 — MOTHER’S DAY LUNCHEON, Br. 54, Warren, Ohio
May 25 — OHIO-MICHIGAN STATE CONVENTION & 45th ANNIVERSARY, Br. 42, Maple Hgts., Ohio.
June	22	—	HOLY MASS, A.M.,	Br. 50, at Our	Lady of
Lourdes Shrine on	Chardon Road,	Euclid,
Ohio
Sept.	7	—	MINNESOTA ZVEZA	DAY, Br. 56,	Hibbing,
Minn.
Sept. 26 — ANNUAL CARD PARTY, Br. 50, Euclid, Ohio
No. 50, CLEVELAND, OHIO
Our February meeting was well attended by 90 of our lovely ladies. We also celebrated “Valentines Day” by selecting Miss Ruth Prhne, a former debutante as Valentine of the Month.
Our deepest sympathy to Ann Kelly on the loss of her mother. Also we lost two members — Josephine Debelak (nee Dolgan); and Mary Vizdos (nee Jancigar). Our President, Ann Hočevar would like to express her deepest and heartfelt thanks to all the Honor Guards and members who came to say rosary and attended funeral services for them. We lost 5 members within the last 2 months and despite the bad weather, we have had an overwhelming response by our Honor Guards and members. Thank you ever so much ladies.
Get Well Wishes to Mary Bostian (Natl. President); Cecilia Žnidaršič; Bernice Somrack, Frances Nemanich, Agnes Bradek, Frances Tomse and Jennie Kosten.
New members are: Josephine Ho-movec, Ann Doles, Marie Long and Rose McKugh. Welcome Ladies!
Thank you cards received from Slovenian Home for Aged (proceeds from Cotillion Ball); Mary Mavec Opportunity School (Contribution) and Holy Family Cancer Home (Contribution).
“CALLING ALL NEW MEMBERS". Be sure to attend this meeting. Ini-
tiation of all New Members will take place. See you there!
Our Secretary, Irene Jagodnik would like to remind all members once again of the change in dues. They are as follows: If you paid $9.00 last year, you will now pay $10.20; if you paid $6.00 last year, you will now pay $7.20. Ladies, please be sure to send in the correct amount. Thank You.
“ATTENTION LADIES”. REMINDER "VANITY FAIR NITE”, Monday, April 21st, 6:30 P.M. Euclid Park Clubhouse.
Happy Birthday and Anniversary to all members. Special Birthday greetings to our Vice. Pres. Dorothyann Winter. Congratulations to all new grandmas.
Thanks to all the ladies who provided scrumptuous and “no calorie" baked goods for this meeting. Also thanks to J’ean Tomsic and the “kitchen crew” for a beautifully set Valentine Table.
And last but not least, I inquired at our meeting about any good news anybody had, and Marge Inman informed me she bought a new dress. Hope to see you in it someday soon, Marge.
Here’s hoping all of you had a beautiful Easter. May our Lord Bless and Protect You Always.
ANN WINTER, Sincerely.
No. 52, KITZVILLE, MINN.
Dear Sisters: Another month has rolled around and our meeting was held at the Little Grove, the first Wed. of the month. There were 25 members present. Our recording secretary was with us and read the previous month’s minutes and discussed having a white elephant sale which is supposed to be held next month. We all wish her Gods speed to a rapid recovery and pray that she will soon be up and around with us again. Also, to all the other sick members, we wish you all well.
Congratulations go out to sister June Jerulle who became a grandmother for the first time to twin boys, Chad and Jeremy. We are all happy that the boys are doing fine and congratulate the parents. Tim and Sue Jerulle. Hope their blessing is just what they wanted. A very happy family.
Congratulations also to sister Ann Roberts whose sons, Bruce and Joe won the state championship in curling and went on to defend their title in Michigan. We all wish them good luck and God be with them for the national title.
Well, I think everyone has been covered in my report and if there is some news that I have neglected, please let me know. Sister Rose Trombly, our president, led us in the concluding prayer and we then enjoyed an evening of social interests.
And so... she's presented... a Debutante is spotlighted, center-stage at the 1974 Cotillion in Cleveland.
Our hostesses were sisters Alice Baratto, Josette Maki, Margaret An-drican and Celia Politaoo who served a very delicious lunch. Cards were played with honors to Muriel Sabitti-ni, Joan Idal, Gert Kochcvar, Frances Russ in Smear, Bridge winners: Julia Mancuso and Alice Barstto; “B”, Pauline Germe and Ivana Prelesnik. Door prize went to Angeline Russ. We had a most delightful evening. With this thought in mind, may ws ask you to bring in a new member next time. May God bless you and keep you all in the best of health.
GERTRUDE KOCHEVAR, Reporter.
A lifetime ctf Jen#
No. 54, WARREN, OHIO
Our last meeting was held at our former president’s home. Rose Rach-er’s with co-hostess Mary Zuga. We celebrated St. Valentine’s day and it was an enjoyable eveing. We had a short business session concerning our Mother-Daughter luncheon. M a y m e Sporich was unanimously chosen as our Mother of the Year. She is a fine member as are her daughers and granddaughter and she is an energetic worker. She has been an officer for many years and attends the meetings regularly. Mayme certainly deserves the title for our group.
We will have our luncheon on Tuesday, May 20th at 12:30 at Cafe 422 on the "strip” — no selected menu and we ask you to call one of our co-chairmen for your reservations: Vic Zuga, 856-3609 or Mary Zuga, 372-3806. The price is reasonable. Their committee will consist of Helen Gor-sick, Mary Ponikvar and Mayme Sporich. You are all asked to bring a small gift or grocery item and it is to be wrapped. Bring that, come yourself and you’ll find our what will happen to your gift. Please make every effort to attend and honor Mayme and all our Mothers.
The June meeting will be on Tues. June 17th at the home of Betty Vadas, 2701 Dartmoor N.E. with Ann Savor as co-hostess. That will be our last meeting until September.
Get well wishes to GiGi Villeo and hello to our shut-ins. Also, we all send our greetings to Mrs. Defilippo of Houston, Texas, our member for many years who is the most prompt person for paying her dues and sending a note to our group each time.
Our president, Josie Kassan and husband, Andy, flew yesterday (as I write) to Seattle, Washington to see Jo's Aunt Agnes. Their children gave them this trip as a gift for their 25th Wedding Anniversary coming up this June. Congratulations from all of us.
Mayme Sporich is in Florida now visiting her son, Jerry and family.
Music is a part of her life that will never fade or diminish. It is an enrichment and fulfillment that she will have all her days, a beautiful happiness that comes to few.
So will be the life of young Miss Kathy Dicke, a recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin at Madison who hopes to follow a career in professional music. At h;r senior recital, which I was most happy to attend in February, Kathy showed herself to be a most poised and confident young singer, with a lilting soprano voice, trained and exercised to reach a high mastery of her repertoire. The capacity audience, at Morphy Hall at the U. of W. responded to her every variation in tone and interpretation with hearty applause.
One of the most pleased persons in the audience was her grandmother, Mrs. Marie Prisland, who later said she never dreamed she would have such a "prima donna” in her family. Grandma's eyes shone with pride and amazement hearing for the first time her “baby” granddaughter present a difficult, classical program. Her mother and dad, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dicke, knew they had an artist in the family, but somehow, never pictured their youngest any way but sitting on the floor, playing her guitar, encircled by a host of friends all in tone with favorite popular songs and ballads. To see their little girl grow up to become a fully capable performing
artist, must have been quite an experience for them!
Kathy appeared in a program by modern and classical composers such as Purcell, Bernstein, Rorem, Mendelssohn, Brahms and Puccini. She was accompanied by a pianist and guitarist and herself played a guitar acompaniement to the hymn, Amazing Grace. Her stage presence was as sweet as she looked in a gown of rose chiffon and hairband of gold.
Kathy has been a joyful, busy girl since childhood. She is soloist at their church, teaches and leads the singers and musicians in the guitar mass, has ten pupils for private tutoring in guitar and participates daily in rehearsals for the university choir. Last summer she toured France with the Madrigal singers and this year will go to Germany on a similar tour.
Kathy is a member of our Zveza since birth. When her mom writes her monthly column Pots, Pans & Pastimes, Kathy usually takes great interest and adds her little suggestions. Many of her drawing have enhanced the column from time to time, especially for the holidays. Zarja is very grateful for her interest and we hope that it continues so that we have three generations of the Prisland-Dickc families actively engaged in the work founded by their grandmother.
And to Kathy, best hopes for a musically rewarding lifetime. C.L.
They're awaiting the arrival of a great grandchild for Mayme. On her way to Phoenix, Arizona is Vic Zuga to see our member, her sister-in-law, Frances Banozich. She’s flying there and will ride back home with her son, Leonard, a Navy career man who is making this home in Virginia and works of the Pentagon.
Happy Springtime to all.
JOANNE PONIKVAR, Sec’y Treas.
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1975 is Jto Perusek. She very well deserves the honor as she is always willing to help in any way when asked to do something to benefit the branch.
We welcome a new member, Mary Dolsak. She was proposed by her sister,-in-law, Jo Perusek. From what I hear, Mary is a wonderful worker, also. Being a member such a short time, she wants to do all she can to help as one of the committee for the card party. Isn’t that wonderful?
Happy birthday to those who celebrated their big day in March: Cindy Majovsky, John Majovsky, Jr., Marge Gavan, Craig Popovich and Elaine Majovsky. Elaine is the daughter of Jerry and Marsha Majovsky and was to make her first Holy Communion on March 9th at St. Rote's church. She is the great granddaughter of our president, Mary Mac:k. My grandson, Mark Popovich, will make his First Holy Communion cn May 3rd at St. Dominic’s church in Youngstown. Congratulations to both of you.
Get well wishes to Jennie Selak who had surgery in St. Elizabeth Hospital
No. 55, GIRARD, OHIO
It was nice to see a great turn-out at our Feb. meeting. Our main topic of the evening was about our annual Card Party to be held this month, April 17th. Jo Perusek has accepted the chairmanship of the party. She has appointed the ladies as to what they are assigned to do. In other words, we all have to help.
We want to make it one of the most successful card parties. Co-chairman of the card party is Beatrice Brayer.
Chosen as Mother of the Year for
and is now recuperating at home. To those who were ill with the flu, a speedy recovery.
Our sympathy to Katherine Russ and family on the death of her husband and their father, Antcn.
Don’t forget our meeting night, ladies, we would like to coa more of you there.
FRANCES HRIBAR.
No. 56, HIBBING, MINN.
At this writing it is our heartfelt wish that each of you sisters and friends in "Zveza” have had a most Blessed and Joyous Easter! After all our sacrifices in penance, and devo-tins in the "Glory of His Resurec-tion” — we can all relax now, and look forward to the coming of spring. Considering the long, cold winter, and unsually heavy snow-fall, I am sure we will rejoice with the sight of Robins and pussy-willows which will (hopefully) soon appear, as a sure sign of spring.
Our recent meetings, which are always held at Assumption school club rooms, have been well-attended by faithful members — with a few new lovely faces showing up. Our Kitzville sisters have lost a loyal member with Veronica (Mrs. Steven) Kriz-monich transferring to the Hibbing branch. Their loss — for which we are sorry — is our gain. We are pleased to have Veronica, and hope she will be happy with us.
At a recent meeting our Chapter Charter was draped during a spiritual memorial offering in respectful memory of our dear departed member, Mrs. Mary Miskulin. May Our Lord grant her survivors peace and comfort in the loss of their dear one!
Our "Mother-of-the-Year” of two years ago, Mrs. Louis (Mary Ribich) Putzel is confined at Hibbing General Hospital. She is convalescing comfortably after major surgery. We wish her a speedy recovery, and hope to see her at our meetings very soon. To other members, who may be ill, we wish much peace and a speedy recovery.
My prediction on the capability of our Minnesota Day Convention steering committee was, without doubt, CORRECT! They have, indeed, got the ball rolling! My personal advice to all you sisters and friends in “Zveza" is to get right down to your calendar
— draw a great big heavy circle, in your choice of color, around “Sunday
— September 7th" with an arrow pointing to "Hibbing”! Our initial plans, so far, are going great! We are discovering many members who have considered themselves just ordinary in their talent and ability — little realizing that everyone of us is tal-
ented in one way or another. It is so gratifying to learn that below their modest and shy surface, everyone has a reservoir of ability and talent, which she is now wiliing to release ar|d share in co-operation for the success of our Minnesota Day festivities. So o-o, remember the date! More news on this event as time gees.
In the small but lovely Chapel at Hibbing General Hospital, Rev. Fr. Patrick Coyle of the Blessed Sacrament Church, offered a Mass of Thanksgiving and Love, in honor of the anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Passino who were re-newing their marriage nows of 50 years ago. Yes, modest — but impressive and main-ingful — as Mr. Passino, an in-and-out hospital patient of 10 years, was taken into the Chapel cn a wheelchair to join his bride of 50 years. Nostalgic? Yes — as family and close friends gathered at the scene in tears of joy for the jubi.arians! And yet again — Our Lord smiled upon them to make possible having their attendants of 50 years ago, Mrs. Margaret Peterlin and Mr. Charles San-dor, witness the re-newal of the same vows that were first spoken cm October 18, 1924. At that time Msgr. Limmer (now deceased) of the Blessed Sacrament Church in North Hibbing performed the ceremony.
Following the services, friends and relatives of the jubilarians gathered at Assumption Hall Club rooms where a delicious dinner-reception was held. Hosting the event were the couple’s children, Miss Jean Passino, Mr. and Mrs. James Passino, and grand-daugh-ters, Laurie and Kathy.
Mrs. Angeline Passino has been a regular member in good standing with Br. 56 for many long years. Her daughter-in-law, Dolores, and the two grand-daughters are also members of our branch. Mr. Joseph Passino is now confined as a resident patient at Leisure Hill Health Center. We wish these wonderful people rnuch peace, and many blessings for many more years! (See photo on page 2.)
Again., much peace and happiness to all our sister-friends in "Zveza”.
A. SELVO. Pub.
No. 73, WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS OHIO
On April 6, 1975, Branch No. 73 will celebrate its 39th anniversary with a Mass at 10 A.M. at St. Jude’s Church, Warnensville Heights, Ohio. We hope that this Mass will be well nepresented by our members.
Our heartfelt sympathy to Helen Kunka and family, due to the recent death of her beloved Mother. We also wish to express our sympathy to Mr.
& Mrs. Robert Modic (Ann), due to
Qn loving memory
JOHANA MRAVINTZ 1884-1974
Johana (Sutej) Mravintz died on Wednesday, November 27, 1974, in Tucson, Arizona, after a short illness. She was 90 years old. She had been a member of ženska Zveza Branch 77, Pittsburgh, Pensylvania, since 1936.
Mrs. Mravintz was married to John Mravintz in 1901. They settled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where Mr. Mravintz was prominent in Slovenian affairs. He died in 1940 at the age of 66.
Mrs.	Mravintz is	survived	by her
four daughters: Mary Janda, Rose Be-zila, Theresa and Catherine; she has four grandsons and one granddaughter and ten great grandchildren.
After	the	death	of her	husband,
Mrs. Mravintz traveled extensively throughout the United States and lived for sometime in San Francisco, California, and in Tucson, Arizona. When her daughters Theresa and Catherine joined	the	Foreign Service	of the
Department of State she often lived abroad	with	them	in such	countries
as Jugoslavia, France, Finland, Belgium and Germany. She retired to Arizona with them in 1972.
the death of Mr. Modic’s beloved brother a resident of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. May they rest in peace!
Sorry to hear that member Josephine Kapel was hospitalized recently, and we all hope and pray for her speedy recovery.
Our February meeting was well attended with five members celebrating their birthdays during this particular month, and the birthday ladies outdid themselves in a variety of home baked goods. Games were played for prizes after the business meetings, and a good time was had by all.
MILDRED D. ROBERTS, Reporting Secretary.
Hermine Prisland Dicke: 3717 Council Crest Madison. Wis. 53711
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In the March issue of The Ladies Home Journal magazine seven recipes were published from the outstanding Madison Civic Music Association's cookbook, Compositions for Cooking. BAKED BROOK TROUT, one of the recipes featured, seems most timely with the trout fishing season fast approaching.
BAKED BROOK TROUT
One 4 to 5 pound trout
6 slices bacon
l/3 cup melted butter
1 cup minced parsley
12	lemon rings or wedges
2 cups stuffing (see below)
Salt and pepper
Season fish well with salt and pepper inside before stuffing with any bread stuffing. Stuff fish. Sew or skewer edges. Lay bacon crosswise on fish after seasoning skin with salt and pepper. Cover bottom of shallow pan with foil and grease well. Heat for 10 minutes before placing fish in pan. Bake, basting frequently, for 1 hour, 15 minutes at 375 degrees. Remove bacon and drippings from pan, pour melted butter over fish. Return to oven for 15 minutes. To serve, sprink!e generously with parsley and lemon slices. Serve lemon butter sauce separately if desired.
STUFFING:
1	cup chopped mushrooms, sauteed £ cup spinach puree
1	cup bread crumbs
1	egg
% teaspoon thyme Lemon Butter Sauce:
Melt l/3 cup butter until foamy. Add
1	tablespoon lemon juice and a dash of salt and pepper.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports that this year’s poato crop is the largest in history and tha prices are down more than 50 per cent from last year. Low in calories (90 calories without butter gravy etc.) and rich in Vitamin C, iron and potassium, serve them often
—	mashed, baked, fried, scalloped, creamed or in salads and soups. Still another variety is POTATO PANCAKES.
POTATO PANCAKES
2	cups finely grated raw potato (blender works beautifully)
1 small onion, finely grated % cup milk
2 eggs, well beaten
2	tablespoons four 1 teaspoon salt
dash of pepper y4 teaspoon baking powder Grate potato and onion. Mix in the remaining ingredients and drop by tablespoonfuls onto a well greased frying pan or griddle. Fry about 3 minutes on each side or until brown. Serve with applesauce.
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I was also pleased to receive the nutritious and tasty FRUIT DUMPLINGS recipe from Mrs. Mary Tomse, a dear friend of my mother, of Branch No. 2 who lives in Cicero, Illinois.
FRUIT DUMPLINGS
(Knedelni)
£ cup quick cooking or Instant Cream of Wheat
1 cup milk
2 eggs
£ teaspoon salt 1£ cup flour
Fresh plums, peaches or other fruit Boil £ cup Cream of Wheat with 1 cup milk until thick; then cool it. Sift £ teaspoon salt and 1£ cups, flour into the mixture and mix until it forms a ball. Roll out on floured board fairly thin and cut into squares to fit the pitted who!e plums, peaches or other fresh fruit. Put fruit in center of square then roll in floured palm of hands to seal. Drop in salted boiling water and boil for 20 minutes. Makes about 25 to 30 knedelni. Serve topped with melted butter, sugar or cheese or buttered bread crumbs.
Note: Mrs. Tomse adds: "These dumplings can also be frozen unboiled to be used later on”.
Her recipe for SLOVENIAN GOUL-LASH and	picture	of	our	attractive
member, Mildred Pucel, of Branch No. 20 appeared in the Joliet Herald-News in connection with the "International Buffet” featuring culinary delights from around the world and sponsored by the Joliet Catholic High Mother’s Club. Millie is the daughter of our very active and loyal member, Mrs. J'osephine Erjavec and her husband, Joseph. Mildred and Rudolph Pucel are the parents of four fine grown sons — Phil having graduated cum laude	(with honors)	from	Knox
College. Millie has taught for 10 years in the 3rd grade of St. Joseph’s School.
SLOVENIAN GOULASH
1 pound lean beef 1 pound lean veal 1 large onion, chopped
3	tablespoons fat 1 teaspoon	salt
1 teaspocn	paprika
1 cup strained tomatoes (tomato juice or tomato sauce can be used)
8 small potatoes
Cut meat in cubes and saute with onion in fat, stirring occasionally to brown evenly. Add seasonings and tomato, and simmer for 1 hour, adding potatoes after £ hour of cooking; add more tomatoes if necessary. Serve hot. The recipe makes 6 portions. (Kidneys may be substituted for the beef and veal).
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In February it was so enjoyable to have my mother, Corinne Leskovar and her son, Lud, attend our Kathy's Senior Voice Recital along with other relatives and friends at the University of Wisconsin. And how generous of Corinne to bring a large package of blood sausages (krvavice k.obase) and rice sausages (riževe klobase) and, readers, some shredded turnips prepared in brine (kisla repa). What fun!
These sausages were made in Chicago at the K & K Meat Market operated by two non-Slovenians, where our ladies come every week during the winter to make them. For years Mrs. Annie Zorko was in charge; now Mrs. Fannie Zibert and Mrs. Josephine Vavpotič have taken over.
The klobase are baked uncovered in a 350 degree oven for one hour turning after 30 minutes and pouring off the accumulated grease. Boiling water is added to the kisla repa and cooked for 30 minutes, seasoned and served hot with some kind of cracklings (ocvirke) poured over it, or pork sausage bits, or trimmings from pork chops.
Hope that April rains shower you with May flowers,
HERMINE.
No. 81, KEEWATIN, MINN.
The Slovenian Women's Union held their regular meeting on Feb. 26, 1975 in Father Frederick Hall. Election of officers was held with last year’s officers re-elected for the ensuing year. The slate of officers elected is:
President, Mrs. Mary Brletich; Vice President, Mrs. John Mestinick; Treasurer, Mrs. Joseph Marolt; Recording Sec’y, Mrs. Joe Boben; Financial Sec’y Miss Ann Dickovich; Auditors, Miss Mary Michelich, Miss Sophie Michelich; Sargent-at-Arms, Mrs. Matt Kolak; Reporter, Miss Mary Michelich and Spiritual Advisor, Father Marincel.
The members expressed their thanks to Mrs. Joe Bolf, the past reporter, for the excellent job she had done in the past years.
A discussion and election of the Mother of the Year was held. The member chosen for this honor was Mrs. Mary Marolt.
A delicious lunch was served by the hostesses, Mrs. Mary Marolt, Mrs. Joseph Marolt, Mrs. Joe Boben, and Mrs. Arnne Verrant.
The next meeting is scheduled for April 23, 1975.
MARY MICHELICH,
Reporter.
No. 86, NASHWAUK, MINN.
After a lengthy silence, we are back again, hopefuly to stay.
We held elections of officers and the same slate was re-elected by acclamation. They are: President Mary Zakrajšek, vice-president, Anne Ma-zar, Treasurer Christine Meyer and Secretary Kate Stimac. Three Auditors were named and they are Mary Gram, Anne Maurin and Marian Dergantz.
In December, a donation was made to our church of $25 and a $10 gift of money was given to Fr. Rudolph Pakiz who is our Spiritual Advisor. Our treasury has become somewhat depleted so we discussed some fund raising projects. Among them is a rummage sale which may be held in the fall. We also discussed changing our meeting night so that cur attendance may improve.
During the past year our secretary, Kate Stimac, had the misfortune of breaking her leg in a fall and spent a long time in the hospital and recuperating at home. Thank God, she has recovered. Yours truly also spent a week at the hospital due to injuries received in a fall. I have recovered, also.
After our business meeting, we en-joypd a social hour playing cards;
winning prizes were Hilda Denne and yours truly. Hostesses were Mary Zakrajšek and Elizabeth Zakrajšek. See you all next month.
ANNE MAZAR.
No. 89, OGLESBY, ILL.
The Slovenian Women’s Union met at St. Roch’s hall at 2 p.m. March 2nd. Twelve members were present. We hope the warmer weather will bring more members out in April.
We had an enjoyable afternoon visiting with Mrs. Uranich from Florida. Games were played and prizes were won by Mrs. Uranich and Betty Ritz.
Fanny Robilsek and Nellie Mochnik served a delicious lunch.
The committee for April will be Mary Gramce and Ann Meglan, so we're looking forward to a crowd. Remember, April 6th.
ANN MEGLAN,
Secretary.
No. 92, GUNNISON, COLO.
Our Christmas party was attended by alt We had a joyous time as Santa Claus delivered everyone their presents.
Our new officers are as follows; President Mary Lu Steenbergen, Vice President Fern White, Treasurer Margaret Malenšek, Secretary Myrna Kriz-manich, Reporter Josephine Krizma-nich, Auditors Rose Carricato, Ann Malenšek, Francis Guerrieri. Our treasurer has been our treasurer for almost twenty years we would be lost without her. Congratulations to the new officers wishing them a very prosperous year.
Our February meeting was a sad occasion as we mourn the death of our past president for the last three years, Eva Lubin, who passed away January 24,	1975 after a lengthy
illness. She was always there to lend a helping hand on any task we took to do. She was part of our foundation; we will miss her very much although she will always have a place in our hearts. Our needs are great but God’s needs are much greater. We are very thankful for the time we were able to share with her.
We gained a new member, welcome Patty Guerrieri!
Our March meeting was at the home of Rose Carricato with her and Marii Lee Guerrieri being the hostesses for the evening. Although there were only a few members present refreshments and cards were enjoyed. We are starting a very busy season of calving as Mother Nature doesn't wait. It won’t be long and there will
be a lot of tiny white faces dotting the meadows.
We hope to be in full swing next month.
JOSEPHINE KRIZMANICH,
Reporter.
No. 95, So. CHICAGO, ILL.
Our New Year began with an enthusiastic turn-out of 30 members at the February meeting. The annual reports were given by the officers and are looking forward to another wonderful year ahead. We started off by welcoming a new member to our group; she is, Bernice Bubel. And, our gratitude to Amelia Cuzella for her personal contact with Bernice to become a member. A very warm welcome, Bernice!
After the business meeting, games were played and we profoundly thank the following members who donated the prizes: Mary (Bob) Perkovich, Amelia Cuzella, Virginia Kwiatkowski, Chestra Graczyk, Anne Kompare, Millie Poropat, Evelyn Driscoll, and Yours Truly. The lucky winners of the heart shaped boxes of candy: Mary Ann Sambol, Mayme Holmes, and Helen Golich.
Refreshments were served from a table decorated with a heart-shaped cake and Valentine motif by our energetic members: Emma Yergovich, Julie Hansen, Virginia Kwiatkowski, and Mary Ann Sambol, and the goodies provided by Ann Hlacar, Julie Hansen, Emma Yergovich, and Yours Truly.
The following faithful donors of cash: $3 Julie Hansen, Kate Musa, and Polonia Ashenbrenner, $2 Matilda Jovica, Mary Nicksic, Eva Star-cevich, Bernice Morrison, $1 Fran Seabloom, Mary Malcic, Ann Polan-cic, Virginia Kwiatkowski, Helen Cho-rak, Carrie Plebanski, and Dragica Vukasovich, $1.40 Evelyn McNulty. Our thanks to you wonderful donors who turned out at our February meeting.
Our staunch members, Mary Simu-nic and Evelyn McNulty were hospitalized; happily, both are comfy again, back home.
Kindly include all of our members who are ailing in your prayers.
Happy to hear from our Dragica Vukasovich in Florida; she sends her warm greetings to all of our members.
Our condolences to Emma Yergovich on the sudden loss of her brother Steve J. Tonkovich.
Our sincere congratulations to Virginia Kwiatkowski with the news of the arrival of a baby boy born to her daughter Cynthia. The little darling’s name is Adam John. May we congra
tulate Mr. & Mrs. Larry Dewey on the birth of their son. We are also thrilled to hear that another sen was born to Mrs. & Mrs, Gregory Kwiatkoski. The little tyke’s name is Keith David. We rejoice with Grandma Kwiatkows-ki and wish her two bundles of joy a long and happy and useful life.
Birthday Greetings to the following celebrating in April: Andrija Bandera, Cecilia Kolavo, Rose Kovacevich, Mary Nicksic, Mary Pavelich, Barbara Sam-bol, Marge Innis, Matilda Quinn, Helen Wills Jr., Regina A. Buchanan, Ann Laski, Rosalie Rocek, and Mary E. Aikovich.
The highlight of our May meeting will be to honor our mother of the year, Mildred Poropat <nd Julie Hansen will assume the duties of Charlady and Ann Kompare will assist her, Emma Yergovich, Refreshments; Virginia Kwiatkowski, Decorations. Our hope is that our members will rally around them and make this one gigantic affair. Do bring along a friend, and some home-made goodies of your choice. In conclusion—please be understanding. See you all May 7th at 7:30 p.m.
Correction in the January issue Bernice Golden’s name was misspelled. (Sorry, Bernice).
MILDRED JAMES.
No. 100, FONTANA, CAL.
Due to one type of illness or another, many of our members were absent at our Feb. meeting. Those on the list of the sick are: Frances Kapel, Mary Reck, Anna Pagan, Teresa Paro, Anna Smerdu, Linda Klin-german, Dorothy Petrich, Ursula Gorišek and Marie Arneson. I wish all our sisters a speedy recovery and especially to my dear friend, Julia Vlasic, who is at this writing undergoing surgery for a serious back disorder. Prayers for better health are herewith offered to all.
I am happy to announce that we have four new members, namely: Molly Franko, Bemie Stromgren, Yvonne Jasina and tiny new-born Melissa Lynn Jasina, whose proud grandma is our president, Mary.
Plans are in the making for Corporate Communion Sunday, April 6th at Resurrection Church. This event will follow with a breakfast which will be paid by the branch of our Union. Any member wishing to partake in the occasion will kindly contact Mary Omaits.
Birthday celebrants for the month of Feb. were as follows: Teresa Paro, Dorothy Petrich, Josephine Pondzo, Agnes Morris, Josephine Squok, Mary Glad and yours truly; may God grant us many more healthy and happy returns.
The following poem was given to me and I’d like to pass it on to you as friendship is truly one of God’s blessings:
I'd like to be the kind of friend You’ve been to me each day,
A friend who cares and understands A true friend — come what may. I’d like to feel you needed me as much as I need you; and that I sometimes cheered you up and gave you comfort, too.
So if my very dearest wish were granted, it would be That I might be as fine a friend As you have been to me.
See you next month, God willing.
EDITH DRAWENEK.
No. 101, BEDFORD HEIGHTS, OHIO
Our January meeting was held and reports made of the December Christmas Party which was held at Ma-siel'o's. All the girls in attendance enjoyed the Italian American cuisine. The perfect attendance awards were given out at the party and we had an exchange of gifts.
At the January meeting, Mother of the Year nominatiens were voted on. They were Rosalie Brown, Mildred Hetzel and Agnus Piederi. Votes will be tallied by the current mother of the year, Mary Mertle. Results will be presented at the mother’s day dinner, so keep an eye open on who it will be!
Several of our members went on a tour on January 18th weekend. It was a polka weekend in At'anta, Georgia. It was the first annual Slovenian-Atlanta Polka Tour, with the Rich Vadnal Orchestra. The trip was organized by Ron Bizily and his wife Anna Mae, who is an outof-town member of our branch, and the sister of Florence Mertel and Dorothy Stark. The members that went were Florence Mertel end husband Joe, Dorothy Stark and husband John, Helen Jurich and daughter Teddy Ann, Maryann Stopar and Ritamarie Mertle. The tour included a trip to the scenic Stone Mountain and to the famous underground Atlanta. There was a Polka Dance Saturday night with the Vadnals playing and several Atlanta Slovenians attending, you all. Florence helped in organizing the tour here in Cleveland, she and her family did a wenderful job. A good time was had by all.
February meeting was held at Madam President’s new home (Rosalie Brown). She and her mother, Mary Laskowski were the hostesses for the month. They served a very nice snack. The discussion of the meeting was mostly about the Mother’s Day preparations. We will have a Mass at
Holy Trinity Church; arrangements will be made by Treasurer, Florence Mertel. Dinner will be discussed at our March meeting. Information of where will be obtained by Carol Laskowski. Our corsages this year will be made by our Vice-President Agnus Piederi and her sister Helen Jurich. The next meeting will be held at Rita Tilisky’s house in Bedford Heights. We will have a special guest from Celebrity Jewelry who’ll come and instruct the members on fashion jewelry tips.
We received thank-you cards from the Holy Family Cancer Home and The Rosemary Home for Crippled Children for our contribution.
Congratulations to Carol Laskowski on the birth of her new daughter February 11th, and to Mary Laskowski the grandmother, and to Rosalee Brown and Rita Tilisky, the Aunties.
We hear that Mrs, Lucille Picone just returned from Florida. Sure hope you had a relaxing stay.
Belated Happy Birthday to Mary Mertle January 24th and to Florence Mertel January 29th. God bless you both and many, many more.
So till the next time, have a nice day ... every day .. .
RITAMARIE MERTLE.
No. 105, DETROIT, MICH.
Our Feb. meeting was held at the home of Pauline Adamic, our very lovely, capable, president. There were 17 members present and election of officers was held. The same capable members were voted in for another year. Good luck to you lovely girls.
Our Mother of the Year will be Frances Hostnik. We will decide at our next meeting on the place and time for the dinner, so please attend the meeting, which will be at the home of Alice Sheets. She and Catherine Mihelič will be the hostesses — it’s April 13th at 1 p.m. sharp.
A delicious luncheon was served and the door prize was won by Catherine Mihelich which was a very nice cookbook.
During this very troubled lenten season, we tried to remember all of our ailing members in our prayers.
I would especially like to remember John Adamic in our prayers. He is our president's husband and has been in and out of the hospital so many times these past few months.
May all our girls who are having birthdays in April and had them in March, enjoy many happy returns of the day. Remember, you aren't getting older, just better.
God bless you and keep all of you in good health always.
Your retiring reporter, ANN POBANZ.
MARIE PR1SLAND
OH, TA SVET
'Utrinki
Dober dan! Kako se imate? Ste danes dobre volje? Ste odložile vse potrebne in nepotrebne skrbi, težave, sitnosti in nadloge ter vsaj malo pozabile bolezen, ki vas morda slučajno muči? Storite to, ker ves svet ni toliko vreden kot Vaše zdravje in vaša dobrobitnost!
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Moja mlada prijateljica se je poročila. Ker je zelo neodvisne narave sem pričakovala, da bo v zakonu ona hlače nosila. (S tem mislim moške hlače in z njimi gospodarstvo.) Nosila pa “moških hlač” ni! Že dve leti je poročena in še vedno se ravna po vsaki želji svojega ljubega moža. Radovedna, kako se je mogla tako spremeniti, sem jo vprašala, kako je do tega prišlo. Takle je bil njen odgovor:
“Na poročno noč mi je mož podal svoje hlače in rekel naj jih obujem. Nekaj časa sem se branila, ker mi je on le prigovarjal sem hlače res nataknila. Da so mi bile za polovico prevelike, se razume. Mož me prav ljubeznivo vpraša: Dragica, kako ti pristojajo moje hlače? Prevelike so ti, kaj ne? Vidiš, srček, ker so moje hlače za tebe prevelike, nikdar ne pozabi, kdo jih bo nosil v najinem zakonskem življenju.”
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Preprosta jed pripravljena od ljubeče žene in servirana s smehljajem možu veliko bolj tekne kot najboljše kosilo postavljeno na mizo po ženi, ki vedno godrnja in se kislo drži.
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Žena, v kateri so prav vzgojene duševne in telesne sile je gotovo dobra svetovalka. Kako potreben pa je v današnjem času dvomov in notrajne razrvanosti dober nasvet! Kako potrebna nam je plemenita, bodrilna beseda!
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Najboljši patriot ni tisti, ki pri vsaki priložnosti maha z zastavo ampak tisti, ki si s poštenim delom služi svoj ki uh, se zaveda svojih državljanski dolžnosti in pravic ter pc svoji zmožnosti prispeva, da ima dežela, država in mesto kjer živi, kar mogoče dobro vlado, ki jamči za varnost in blagostanje vseh državljanov.
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Poštenjak ni tisti, ki nima kaj ukrasti, saj kjer ni izkušnjav tudi ni čednosti; poštenjak je tisti, ki je napram vsakemu pravičen, ki ne sumniči nikogar, no jemlje ljudem dobrega imena in nikomur ne podtika slabih namenov, brez konkretnih dokazov.
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Revija Time kcmentira, da je med katoličani manj raz-porok kot pri zakoncih drugih ver. Katoliška cerkev smatra zakon za zakrament in ne za pogodbo. Svetuje, naj bi tud' druge veroizpovedi pričele formulirati doktrino, ki bi ščitila zakon in z njim družino.. Nepovoljen zakon je v resnici nezncsen, a svet, z mnogimi polomljenimi zakoni, bo končno zašel v kaos.
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Govorice o tretji svetovni vojni so na dnevnem redu.
V	vojnah pa nikdar ne padajo tisti ljudje, ki vojno povzročijo, ali ki imajo od nje dobiček.
Nobene vojne še ni bilo, da bi jo ljudje ne znali opravičiti z najbolj pretkanimi razlogi. In vendar je vojna
najbolj nesmiselno dejanje. Vsaka država ima več koristi od živih državljanov kot od mrtvih. Veliko bolj pametno je živeti in delati za domovino kot na bojnih poljanah umirati zanjo.
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Dan za dnem tožimo, kako kratko je živ jenje, delamo pa, kakor da ga nikdar ne bo konec. Sprostimo se in mislimo na svoje zdravje!
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Dušeslovci pravijo, da srce jasnejše vidi kot pamet. Na tej podlagi bi torej bilo pravilno, da srce govori prej kot pamet, ženske smo mnogokrat razočarene, ker pri nas skoro vedno srce govori najprvo — čez dolgo časa pa pamet pricaplja.
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Kdor nikdar ne spremeni svojega mnenja je kot stoječa voda, ki se usmradi.
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Če storiš kaj	dobrega	nihče ne izve, če storiš	kaj
slabega se bo razneslo sto milj daleč.
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Ne iščimo tega v čimur se razlikujemo, temveč poiš-čimo to, kar nas bo združilo.
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Bedaki rastejo brez da bi jih kdo zalival in okopava).
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Srečo lahko prinesemo	le malokdaj; veselje včasih,
pomoč pa vedno.
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V	natlačenem	busu je	neki moški svoj prostor	po-
nudil starejši ženi.
Žena: "Kako vesela sem, da se še najde kak žentle-man!”
Mož: "Oh, nekateri moški oddajo svoj sedež le lepim in mladim damam, jaz pa nisem izbirčen.”
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Ni treba, da	je človek	posebna luč — to je	celo
slabo — ljudem se rado blešči. Kaka pohlevna svečica — ta je še najboljša. — Cankar.
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Po deželski cesti je vozila draga limczino, ki je stala $8,000.00. Ko je ta luksuzni avtomobil došel neko staro karo, ki je trudoma ropotala naprej, voznik limozine ustavi ter posmehljivo vpraša voznika starega avta, kaj pri njem tako ropoče.
Voznik starega avta: “A! Kaj ropcče bi radi znali? Vidite, to je 7,500 dolarjev v mojem žepu.
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Neki uradniški delavec, Irec po rodu, je vprašal za povišek v plači. Njegov hudomušni delodajalec mu je odgovoril: "Povišek v plači želite? Vi sploh za nas ne delate!" Ko je osupli Irec hotel ugovarjati mu je njegov "boss” takole razložil:
"Leto ima 365 dni, kaj ne? Izračunala bova koliko dni v letu ste Vi zapos'jeni. — Torej, Vi prespite osem ur na dan, kar znese 122 dni na leto; ostane še 243 dni. Vsak den imate 8 ur prostega časa ki ga porabite za počitek ali zabavo, kar znese ponovno 122 dni. Ostane še 121 dni v letu. Nedelj je 52 ko ne delate; ostane še 69 dni. Naš urad je vsako soboto popoldne zaprt; 52 popoldnevov znese 26 dni, v katerih ne delate. Imamo samo še 43 dni. Mi Vam vsak dan damo eno uro za malco, kar znese 16 dni na leto; preostane še 27 dni. V enem letu imamo 12 legalnih praznikov, ko nihče ne dela, kar znese 12 dni in Vi prejmete 14 dni počitnic tako ostane le en prosti dan in ta dan je posvečen svetemu Patriku, ko noben, pošten Irec ne dela. Torej vidite ,da za našo firmo ničesar ne storite, kako naj Vam zvišamo plačo?”
Računajte še ve in mi povejte kak bo resultat.
p. Klavdij Okorn ofm:
Kristjani po lastnih željah
Navadno ni veliko sprememb v življenju vsakdanjega človeka, če pride do sprememb je to navadno zaradi potreb in izboljšanje položaja. Isto velja za duhovni svet. Izrševanje verskih dolžnosti je velikokrat bolj navada kakor pa globoka	vera	ali prepričanje.	Kar pa je	teško
sprejejti, človek skuša olajšati na ta ali oni način.. Tako se tudi zgodi, da človek opusti izvrševanje nekaterih obveznosti z izgovorom, da so stvari starokopitne ali neprimerne za današnji čas.
Take pojave opažamo že v prvi dobi krščanstva. 2e sv. apostol Pavel omenja v svojih pismih, da so kristjani, ki ne prenesejo	polnosti evangelija in	si nabavljajo pri-
digarje po svojem okusu. Besede pokora, križ, post, zatajevanje odpoved, odpuščanje, sprava so bile pretrde. Bili so kakor množica v času ko je Jezus napovedal da bo dal svoje telo v jed in	svojo kri v pijačo. Takrat so	ljudje
izjavljali: pretrda	je ta	beseda, kdo jo	bo poslušal.	Rajši
so poslušali take oznanjevalce, ki so govorili kakor bi rožice sadil.
Kljub takim pojavom med ljudmi pa je sv. apostol Pavel vedno znova povdarjal: "Oznanjam vam Jezusa Kristusa in to križanega." Svojemu učencu Timoteju, ko ga
je postavil za škofa je pisal: "Rotim te pri Bogu in Jte-zusu Kristusu, ki bo sodil žive in mrtve; oznanjuj besedo, nastopaj, bodi, da je komu všeč ali ne, prepričuj, svari opominjaj z vsem potrpljenjem in učenjem. Pride namreč čas, ko zdravega nauka ne bodo prenesli, temveč si bodo za ugajanje ušesom iskali učitelje po želiah, od resnice pa bodo odvračali svoja ušesa.”
Skozi vso zgodovino Cerkve najdemo take kristjane, ki si želijo iz evangelija to kar je lahko. Prav tako najdemo učitelje in pridigarje, ki hočejo iz evangelija podajati le stvari, ki so ljudem všeč in sprejemljive.
V	takih nevarnostih živimo tudi sedaj. Se najdejo pridigarji in preroki, ki skušajo ljudem dopovedati, da to kar smo do sedaj imeli za greh ni več greh. Bodimo na straži, če ni nekaj v skladu s naukom sv. Cerkve in sv. očeta vemo, da je nekaj narobe. Le to verujmo, kar je v soglasju s cerkvijo in njenim nezmotlijim učiteljstvom.
Ako bomo zvesto sledili nauku Kristusove cerkve bomo tudi mi lahko rekli s sv. Pavlom: Dober boj sem dobojeval, tek dokončal, vero ohrani:!. Sedaj mi je prihranjena krona, ki mi jo bo dal na dan smrti Gospod, pravični sodnik.
Umrl je mučeniške smrti in nam dal s tem zgled, da je treba za vero trpeti, ker vera brez dobrih del je mrtva.
'Jah vala J HorcJke
Prošnja s Chicaga:
"Z globoko hvaležnostjo smo prejeli Vaš dar za naši dekleti, ki obiskujeta Slovensko gimnazijo v Celovcu. Posredujte našo zahvalo vsem darovalcem v Ameriki! Zavedamo se, da nas Vaša velikodušnost obvezuje, tako dekleta pri učenju, kot nas doma, da vstrajamo na braniku slovenstva. Upamo, da trud z našo mladino ne bo zastonj — ona je naše upanje!”
Ena mnogih zahval, ki ne potrebuje razlag. Napisal jo je oče enajstih otrok na Koroškem, katere smo dosegli z našim delovanjem. Na sliki sta dekleti, ki jih oče omenja.
Naša siovenska zemlja, bratska ljubezen ter materina beseda nam je v mislih, ko se obračamo na Vas v upanju, da so vam gornje tri stvari svete in boste zato radi podprli nabirko za pomoč koroški mladini. S svojim darom boste pomagali zdržati pritisk, katerega prenašajo naši bratje na Koroškem.
V	Slovensko gimnazijo hočemo poslati slovenske otroke! V materinem Jeziku naj bo njihovo šolanje!
čas je, da se vsi Slovenci združimo in branimo svoje pravice, katere nam povsod odrekajo. Pravice do materinega jezika nam kratijo z opravičilom, da razumemo in govorimo jezike večjih sosedov. Diplomatska predstavništva matične dežele poslujejo s Slovenci po svetu v neslovenskem jeziku v času, ko vsi glasno pozdravljamo neodvisnost manjših narodov, kakor je slovenski z grenko zavestjo, da naš lasten prag ni pometen. Glas Amerike v s'ovenščini smo zgubili pod enakimi izgovori. To so dejstva, ki vpijejo po enotni podpori bratom, k! živijo na slovenskih tleh.
Pri težavah in inflaciji bo le res, da smo bolj skrbni za svoje bližnje in bolj dovzetni za njihove potrebe.
Naša častna predsednica ga. Marie Prislsnd se je nad vse častno odzvala na klic za koroške brate. Z osebnimi stiki je meseca februarja nabrala $306.00. Ne zima in ne leta je niso ustavila. Hvala gospa Prisland!
Uspešen marec nam je prinesel vsoto $528.00 za naš sklad. Vrli, neimenovani rojak iz Jolieta je prispeval $100.00; Gospa Anna Pachak iz Puebla, Colo je ponovno poslala $5.00. Srčna hvala! Pravkar je g. Stanko Šega is Jolieta prinesel vsoto $423.00 z besedami: "Za Korošce bom vse naredil". To veliko vsoto je g. Šega sam nabral med znanci, katerih imena bomo z veliko hvaležnostjo objavili v majski Zarji. Vsem in vsakemu posebej za plemenite darove naš iskren Bog lonaj!
FANIKA HUMAR. ZARJA-THE DAWN
Poslanica glavne predsednice
V blag spomin
Upam, da ste preživele lepe in prijetne Velikonočne praznike, ki so za nami. Tudi naša članska kampanja je zaključena. Prinesla nam je lepo število 314 novih članic. Čestitke podr. št. 43 in št. 20, ki so bile zmagovalke z največjim številom novih članic, kakor tudi vsem ostalim podr., ki so delale za pridobitev novega članstva.
V	vseh 40 letih odkar sem članica Zveze, sem vedno poskušala pomagati pri delu za napredek organizacije. Uspehi naših članic vsa ta leta so izredni, upanje je, da bomo nadaljevale njihovo delo in sledile njihovim stopinjam. S skupnim sodelovanjem bo to mogoče storiti. Žal se naša mlajša generacija, ne zanima dovolj za narodne tradicije mater in starih mater. Toda ne smemo popustiti. Starši, potrudite se in ne samo vpišite vaše hčerke v naše slovenske organizacije, ampak tudi jih vzpodbudite, da postanejo aktivne v naših krogih. Nikdar ne smemo dopustiti, da bi naša organizacija pešala, saj pomeni mnogim sestram naj lepši dokaz resničnega sestrstva. Zato na delo za nove članice!
Poročila šolninskega sklada so dobra. Zelo je raz-vesljivo, da se	mnogi	spomnijo tega sklada, kadar poklonijo
dar v spomin	drage	osebe, ki je odšla v večnost.	To	je
najlepši način počastiti ljubo osebo. Imamo 4 šolnine na leto po $300 vsaka. Prosim podr., da pomagajo.
Verski članki Fr. Okorna, posebno v postu, so bili lepo branje.
Za hudomušno razvedrilo skrbi Mrs. Prisland v njeni koloni "Oh ta	svet”.	Članice št. 32 so bile ponosne	na	to
kar je Mrs. Prisland	zapisala o njih v “Capsules”.
Poročila od podr. so prav zanimiva. Upam, da bodo vse skušale obdržati mesečne seje, kar pomaga k zanimanju, če se čla. srečajo vsak mesec.
Bliža se Materinski dan in želim vso srečo in blagoslovov vsem našim zaslužnim materam, katerih slike bodo kinca'e majsko številko Zarje.
Tudi Penna drž. knovencija se bliža. Vabljene vse!
'Ne pozabite tudi na naše letno romanje na Zvezin Dan v Lemont, III., dne 20. julija. Posebni bus nas bo odpeljal iz Clevelanda v soboto zjutraj in se bo vrnil v nedeljo zvečer. Prijavite se čimprej, pokličite: 841-4710.
Vsem aprilskim slavljenkam "vse najboljše” in vsem bolanim sestram, hitro okrevanje!	MARY	BOSTIAN.
ob četrti obletnici smrti nikoli pozabljene
ALBINE NOVAK,
ki počiva pri spomeniku Sv. Frančiška na pokopališču Vstajenja v Chicagu.
Uig.red Ae povrne
Vigred se povrne, vse se oživi; tratica pogrne vse s cvetlicami.
Drobne ptičice pojo	Vem, da tam prebiva
spet v domačem gaju.	kjer je večni dan.
Al’ mamico sem nazaj	Da Boga uživa
nikdar več ne bo.	o, preblagi stan.
Vendar, ko njo spomnim se,
mi oko solzi,
ker mamica ljubljena
nas zapustila je.	C,.
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DOPISI
ŠT. 1. SHEBOYGAN, WIS.
Odbor prav prijazno vabi vse članice, da pomagajo pri prodaji peciva (bake sale) v soboto in nedeljo, 12 tega in 13tega Aprila v cerkveni dvorani. priporočamo se za kakoršno-koli pecivo in pomoč pri prodaji. Pecivo se naj prinese v dvorano v soboto ali v nedeljo. Prodaja bo pod vodstvom Dorothy Benhke in Mary Turk.
Vabimo tudi vse članice, da pridejo na sejo v nedeljo 20, aprila da vidijo ljube kraje, kjer jim je potekala mladost. Naša članica, Germaine Tesov-nik, bo kazala slike (movies) s potovanja v starem kraju. Slike so zelo zanimive.
Iskreno sožalje izrekamo članici Mary Brezonik in članici Kristini Rupnik ter njunim družinam ob izgubi ljubljenih soprogov, očetov in starih očetov. Oba moža sta bila dobra fa-
April ,1975
rana in vzgledna Slovenca. Naj v miru počivata!
ODBOR.
ST. 14, EUCLID, OHIO
Naše seje se je udeležilo veliko število članic. Podpredsednica, Mary Stražišar ni bila navzoča, ker je odšla na obisk k sinu v Pensilvanijo in se bo vrnila po treh tednih. Tega večera smo praznovale tri-mesečno godovanje. Sestre so prinesle mnogo dobrot, nekatere so pa darovale v denarju. Vsem se lepo zahvalim, ker ste tako radodarne. Naj Vam Bog stotero poplača. Veselo smo tudi zapele vsem godo-valkam "Happy Birthday”. Nato je čla. Mrs. Collins kazala slike iz domovine Slovenije in drugih krajev. Vesele smo bile videti res lepe slike domačih krajev, posebno še Ljubljane, ki je nam vsem poznana. Hvala Mrs. Collins.
Predsednica je zopet sprejela eno
novo članico v naše društvo, to je Mrs. Mary Lada. Dobrodošla.
V	tem času so bolane, Frieda Milor in naša glavna predsednica, Mary Boštjan, ki se nahaja v Richmond Hgts bolnišnici. Bog jim daj hitrega okrevanja.
Predsednica, Paul Kral jej tudi obiskala naše članice na Neff Rd. ter druge poznane. Rekla je, da so bile vesele obiska. Če vam čas dopušča, pojdite jih obiskati, saj vemo, da ni prijetno biti bolan.
To leto je bila izvoljena za častno mater, Antonija Zabukovec, čestitke!
Vreme imamo lepo, zima nam je prizanesla, ker ni bilo posebnega mraza in pomladanske rože že lezejo iz zemlje.
Pozdravljene na vse strani.
ANTONIJA SUSTAR,
poroč.
Vzorna Zvezina delavka 85 let mlada
Kar nekam na tiho je slavila lepo 85 letnico rojstva naša odlična pionirka, Mrs. Mary Otoničar. Vemo, da Mary ni nikoli iskala slave, vendar bi ne bilo prav, če se ne bi Zarja vsaj na kratko spomnila svoje zveste poročevalke vseh zadnjih 44 let.
Naša slavljenka je bila rojena v lepi dolenski vasi Podklanec v sodražiški fari, odkoder je prišlo mnogo Slovencev v Ameriko. Kmalu po ustanovitvi SŽZ, je postala ena izmed prvih podpornic nove organizacije in kot dobra katoliška žena je postala pravi steber Zveze. Udeležila se je vseh članskih kampanj za nove članice in bila večkrat odlikovana, kot zmagovalka v kampanjah. Z geslom "Vse na noge za nove članice ” je pogosto v Zarji bodrila sorojakinje naj se oklenejo vsoje edine ženske organizacije. Brez dvoma je bila izredno uspešna agitatorica za nove članice, saj je sama pridobila nad tisoč dvesto novih
članic in njena podružnica je še vedno največja podružnica Zveze.
čeprav jo je življenje trdo kcvelo in dvakrat prineslo v njeno družinico teško tragedijo, saj je izgubila ljubljenega moža in sina, vendar ni klonila, ampak je z vedrim srcem in z zaupanjem v Boga prebrodila vse težave.
Kdo bi mogel opisati tudi njeno kuharsko sposobnost, saj je prava umetnica v tej stroki. Kdo bi preštel vse bankete in druge slovesnosti za katere je kuhala in pekla? Za vsa njena dobra dela, bodisi za cerkev, njeno tako drago ji Zvezo ter druga društva kakor tudi za prijateljje, — ve samo Bog, ki jo bo enkrat bogato poplačal.
Zarja ji s čestitkami pošilja iskrena voščila za srečo zdravje in blagoslov še mnoga leta. Mi vsi smo ponosni na našo vrlo Mary, vzorno ženo, delavno članico in večletno glavno odbornico. Bog jo živi!	C.
ŠT. 2, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
VAŽNI DATUMI
Ko boste čitale te vrstice v Zarji, bo naše pečenje in prodaja krofov že za nami, toda ne pozabite na naš koledar dela v naslednjih mesecih:
Dne 10. aprila bo naša redna seja in priprave za proslavo Materinskega dneva.
8. maja bo Materinski dan s sv. mašo v naši farni cerkvi Sv. Štefana, nato litanije ter družabnost v dvorani. Počastile bomo našo mater leta.
31. Maja bo koncert sveto-štefanskega zbora ob sodelovanju pevcev iz Milwaukee ter Prešernovega zbora.
12. junija redna seja in priprave za Zvezin dan v Lemontu dne 19-in 20. jul. Ta dan privede skupaj sestre skoro iz vse Amerike. Dne 22. jun. se tudi pripravlja izlet v švicarsko vas v Wis.
11. sept. bo zopet redni sestanek s pripravami za Baragovo romanje v Cleveland dne 28. sept.
9. okt. bc letna zabava s “priljubljenimi igrami" in 13. nov. bo naša letna seja z volitvami. 14. dec. pa je naša letna božičnica s kosilom.
Vse vabljene k udeležbi in sodelovanju!
OBOR.
ŠT. 17, WEST ALLIS, WISCONSIN
Zima se poslavlja. Tu pa tam nas še malo poboža s svojo ledeno roko, vendar nič ne maramo, ker pomlad je že skoro tukaj. In mi smo še tudi pri življenju, zakar smo seveda hvaležni Bogu.
Seje so precej dobro obiskane v tem letu. Le tako naprej. Saj je precej žalostno, če nas pride samo nekaj. Le pridite, da pokramljamo ter kaj dobrega ukrenemo za Zvezo.
Dne 17. aprila bomo zopet imele card party v korist cerkve Marije Pomoč Kristjanov. Pridite in pripeljite s seboj svoje prijatelje, da se tega večera skupno poveselimo. Vse, ki ste obljubile cake, ne pozabite.
Naše kegljačice so se pridno pripravljale za turnejo v Jolietu, ki je bila dne 16. marca v Jolietu. Tudi se bodo udeležile tekmovanja KSKJ v Clevelandu 13. aprila. Mnogo uspehov! Vse, ki morete, pa se pridružite, da jim daste malo vzpodbude. Vožnja z autobusom je vedno prijetna, posebno v veseli družbi deklet SŽZ.
Izgubile smo članico, Mary .lungwort. Kako zelo je bila priljubjena, je pokazal njen pogreb. Sožalje družini in vsem sorodnikom. Z njo je izgubila dobro prijateljico, čla. Frances Potoč kar s katero jo je vezalo tesno prijateljstvo mnogo let, zato velja sožalje tudi tebi, Frances saj dober prijatelj je vreden z'ata. Vem, da jo boš težko pozabila.
Čla. Mary Podlesnik je bila v bolnici na operaciji in se sedaj zdravi doma. Bolana je tudi Lucille Kozlevč-kar, ki se zdravi na domu. Obema želimo hitrega okrevanja. Me pa se jih spominjajmo z obiski. Pozdrav vsem!
MARY MURN.
ŠT. 20, JOLIET, ILLINOIS
Naš jolietski list ‘‘Herald News’’ zanimivo poroča o zgodovini našega mesta, kar se je dogajalo pred 25 in 50 leti. Poučne članke iz preteklosti piše vsak večer naša članica Bea
Kostelec, sedaj že več mesecev pod naslovom: “Earlier days in area”. Tako -pbujamo spomine davnih dni. Kakor znano je Bernice Kostelec bila radi nesreče v bolnišnici v Chicagu dalje časa dokler ni okrevala.
Iskrene čestitke pošiljamo Mr. in Mrs. William Kobe iz Cora Str., ki sta praznovala zlato poroko. Anna Kobe je tudi naša dolgoletna kegljačica. Bila sta poročena v farni cerkvi sv. Jožefa.
Srebrno poroko sta obhajala Marge in Tony Videtich. Marge je naša čla. in hčerka pok. Frances Pikush. Obema slavljeoema želimo, še mnoga leta v zdravju in sreči!
Iz cerkve Matere Božje je bila pokopana na župnijskem pokopališču M.B. čla. Matilda Pavesich. Sorodnikom naše iskreno sožalje.
Z žalostnimi srci poročamo, da smo v zgodnjem marcu pospremili na zadnji poti našo drago MARY TERLEP. Položena je bila na farnem pokopališču Sv., Jožefa. Dosegla je lepo starost 85 let in se jo bomo vedno spominjale, kot našo trikratno kon-venčo kraljico. Pridobila je 783 novih članic. Hčerkama Mrs. Frances Vraničar in Mrs. Marie Gregorich sinu Lawrencu ter 6 vnukom in 15 pravnukom iskreno sožalje.
Istega dne so bili tudi pogrebni obredi za pok. čla. MARY KRAM ERICH, ki je preminula v 83 letu starosti. Pokopana je bila iz domače cerkve Sv. Jožefa na farno pokopališče. Žalujočim naše sožalje.
Naj blage sestre počivajo v miru!
čla. Marge Franze se te dni nahaja v St. Joseph Hosp. Frank Muster se je vrnil iz bolnišnice Sv. Jožefa po par tednih. Upamo, da vsi bolni čimprej okrevajo.
Na zadnji seji smo praznovale Sv. Valentina in za prigrizek so oskrebele: preds. Emma Planinšek, podpreds. Mary Ivanič in taj. Olga Ancel. Lep dobitek je prejela na listke Frances Bottari.
Soproga naših članic, Eve Fabian in Millie Pucel, to je Tony Fabian, ki je kandidat za "councilman at large” in Rudi Pucel za counci man 2nd District, se toplo priporočata za izvolitev. Oba sta delavca za cerkev in slov. društva ter imata zasluge za mestno izboljšanje. Hvaležna vam bosta, ako se jih spomnite na dan volitev, 15. aprila in jim oddate svoje glasove in vzpodbudite vaše prijatelje, da jih tudi podprejo.
Pridite na sejo v aprilu, ko boste slišale o izidu kegljaške tekme. Vas vse pozdravljam.
JOSEPHINE ERJAVEC.
ŠT. 25, CLEVELAND, OHIO
Pri naši podr. smo imeli vesel dogodek, ko je čla. Anna Hočevar praznovala vesel dogodek zlati jubilej 50 letnice poroke. Oba sta dobro poznana Mr. in Mrs. John Hočevar iz Ad-disen ceste. Proslava je bila v cerkvi Sv. Vida z zahvalno sv. mašo za vsa dobra dela 50 let skupnega življenja. Imata dobro hčerko in 5 vnukov in dva dobra sinova. Vsi so lepo katoliško vzgojeni. Po sv. maši so imeli jubilejno kosilo v farni dvorani, kjer se je zbralo petsto sorodnikov in prijateljev. Kosilo je bilo res imenitno. Pošiljamo jima lepe čestitke in želje, da bi ju Bog in Marija ohranila med nami še mnogo let.
Kmalu po tem veselem praznovanju, pa nas je zadela nepričakovano žalostna novica, da so naš dobri gospod župnik Rev. Rudolf Praznik umrli v starosti komaj 60 let. To je bilo žalostno za vso našo faro, saj so bili dober dušni pastir. Iskreno sožalje materi, ki je izgubila edinega sina duhovnika. Naj jo Bog in Marija podpirata v teh dneh žalosti.
Rojstni dnevi so za nami, jaz sem jih praznovala kar trikrat. Zahvala za številna voščila in kartice, ki mi vse želite še dolgo življenje. Še enkrat lepa hvala za vse, kar ste dobrega storile. Bog Vam povrni!
Naša tajnica prosi, da bi bile bolj točne pri plačevanju asesmenta. Prosimo, da plačate pravočasno, da nam ne bo treba opominjati. Vse tudi vabljene, da pridete na seje, ker imamo vedno kaj koristnega. Pripeljite vse po eno novo članico, da bodo nadomestile naše umrle sestre. Potrudimo se, da bomo zopet na prvem mestu. Se vidimo na seji 13. aprila.
Vas vse lepo pozdravljam.
MARY OTONIČAR
ŠT. 26, PITTSBURGH, PENN.
Drage sosestre: ko bedo te vrstice prišle v Vaše domove, bodo Velikonočni prazniki že za nami in tudi bolj gorka sapica bo pihala. Tudi ptičice
Pok. Mary C. Terlep slikana kot konvenčna kraljica.
bsdo prcpev£le in pri naši podr. bomo ukrepale kaj storiti za napredek Zveze. Dne 27. aprila bomo praznovale državno konvencijo ob drugi uri popoldne bo meeting in ob treh bo pa kosilo. Gostiteljica bo podr. št. 71, Strabane, Pa. Prosim vse sosednje podružnice, da bi se udeležile v velikem številu.
Dne 13. maja bo pa naša tukajšnja podr. imela luncheon. To bo v torek ob 12:30 v Slovenskem domu na 57 Str. že sedaj prosim vse članice, da
ŠT. 71, STRABANE, PA.
Vse članice od blizu in daleč ste vljudno vabljene, da se udeležijo Državne konvencije Slovenske Ženske Zveze za Per.na. Gostiteljica bo podr. št. 71 v Strabane.
Banket se bo vršil v SNPJ dvorani na Meadowlands, Pa. Pričetek ob dveh popoldne.
Lepo vabimo gl. predsednico in vse podružnice, da se udeležite te prireditve. Prosimo vas, da nam sporočite do 20. aprila število udeležencev, da bomo vedele za koliko oseb pripraviti.
Zimo imamo prav muhasto. Skoro vsaki dan je drugačno vreme, kar povzroča bolezen in je veliko naših članic bolanih.
Na dec. seji so bile izvoljene vse stare odbornice, ker ta mlade nočejo prevzeti mest in delo. Nove članice
bi se udeležile in tudi pripeljale s seboj prijateljice. Vstopnice so po $2.
Za častno mater je bila izvoljena dobra in delavna članica, Angie Veselic. Vsa čast, Angie!
Tukaj imamo več zelo resno bolanih članic: Anna Klun se sedaj že drugič nahaja v bolnici in Mary Kobal je že dalje časa v Vincentian Home. Več drugih je rahlega zdravja doma, zato molimo, da bi jim ljubi Bog dal ljubo zdravje.
Ob zaključku pozdravljam vse v gl. uradu in vse članice SŽZ ter posebno čla. št. 26 in Fr. Okorna. Torej članice, na svidenje na stejt konvenciji.
ANNA TRONTEL.
ŠT. 64, KANSAS CITY, KANSAS
Meseca decembra in januarja nismo imeli prehude zime. Že smo mislili, da nam bo prizanesla, pa se je februarja domislila in ene dvakrat vse poledenila in tudi nekaj snega in zime prinesla. Flu je tudi precej pogosto obiskovala ljudi.
Pri podružnici smo ostale stare odbornice. Za častno mater smo izbrale HELEN KOVAČ. Njen opis bo v majski Zarji.
V mojem zadnjem dopisu je bilo pomotoma izpuščeno, da pok. Mrs. Žagar zapušča 6 sinov in 3 hčere. Ena hčerka je redovnica Banediktin-ka.
Čla. Mary Gergič, ima pa 17 vnukov, mesto 14.
V januarju je preminul v visoki starosti 92 let dobri župljan Sv. Družine, Mr. Karl Smrekar. Zapušča ženo,
4	sinove, 3 hčere in več vnukov. En sin je prej umrl.
Februarja pa smo izgubile našo
je bolj teško pridobiti, ker so slabi časi. Ene razumejo, da je draginja in vse se draži, a druge tega ne zas-topijo. Tudi naša naselbina se je skrčila, ker je mnogo naših Slovencev, ki so prišli iz starega kraja, že odšlo v večnost.
En par tedno sem preživela v gorki Floridi, šla sem s sinom Jim in njegovo ženo. Tam je prav lepo in gorko. Srečala sem se z prijateljicami iz Clevelanda, Detroita in Pensilvanije, ki v sončni deželi preživijo mrzle zimske mesece.
Vsem materam želim lepi materinski dan. Posebno veljajo naše čestitke zaslužni materi naše Zveze, Mrs. Prisl-and. Hvala Corinne za lepo urejeno Zarjo. Vsem bolnim želim ljubo zdravje in na svidenje 27 aprila!
MARY TOMSIC, preds.
ZVEZINA DRŽAVNA KOVENCIJA 27. APRILA
SIMPLIFIED PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE
(Conclusion)
8.	Point of Order: This motion is always in order, but can be used only to present an objection to a ruling of the chair or some method of parliamentary procedure. The form is “Mr. (Madam) Chairman, I rise to a point of order.” The Chairman: “Please state youir point of order.” After the member has stated his objection, the chair answers:
a. “Your point of order is sustained or
b. “Your point of order is denied.” If any member is not satisfield he may appeal from the decision of the chair. The chairman then addresses the assembly, “Shall the decision of the chair be sus-
dobro	čla.,	Mrs. Uršulo	Kragel, tudi
v lepi starosti 90 let. Pok. je bila pri vseh zelo priljubljena in dolgo let članica Zveze. Zapušča hčer in zeta, ki sta	prav	lepo skrbela	za	bolehno
mater.	Mož	in ena hči	so	šli pred
leti v večnost.
V	februarju je tudi umrl dobri župl-jan fare Sv. Družine, Mr. Henry Bur-kle, ki zapušča žalujočo soprogo. Vsem dragim pokojnim naj sveti večna luč in sorodnikom iskreno sožalje.
Iskreno sožalje tudi Mrs. Frances Nemanich in otrokom, bratom in sestram pokojnega Josepha Nemanich, gl. predsednika KSKJ.
Čestike tajnici Catherine Lastelich in soprogu,	ki sta postala	ponosna
grand-parents, ko so v Washingtonu, DC pri sinu Josephu dobili sinčka. Iskrene čestitke tudi Mr. in Mrs. Bob Palčer, ki so tudi dobili sinčka prvorojenca, Bog daj, da bi se oba lepo razvijala.
Čestitam MARY OTONIČAR v Clevelandu k njeni 85 letnici. Bog ji daj še dolgo zdravo življenje in končno sv. nebesa.
Ob zaključku želim vsem gl. odbornicam in članicam Zveze, vesele Velikonočne praznike in najlepši pozdrav!
ANTONIA KOSTELEC,
poročevalka.
tained?” This is debatable and the presiding officer may discuss it without leaving the chair. Voted on like any other motion: majority or tie vote sustains the decision of chair. Requires a majority of “no” votes to reverse decision of the chair.
VI. DECORUM
Probably the most serious defect in most meetings is the lack of reasonable decorum. Good order must be maintained if business is to be carried out.. Courtesy would demcnd that there should be no whispering or commotion while any speaker has the floor. Do not speak too frequently. Beware of personalities. State facts rather than what you think or believe. Nothing so mars the dignity of a meeting as the sharp retort or angry voice.
Speak while motion is pending not after vote has been taken or afier the meeting is over.
ST. 84, NEW YORK, N. Y.
Že osem tednov sem tukaj v Port St. Lucie v Floridi pri sinu Stanley-u in sinahi Joan. Imamo krasno vreme. Ko sem šla iz N.Y. je bilo 12 stopinj, a tukaj je 83 in samo dvakrat smo imeli dež. Ni čuda, da imenujejo Flo. “sunshine state”, državo sonca, Mnogo ljudi prihaja sem na počitnice, vsi moteli so polni. Dne 1. febr. je imel Slovenski Klub v Ft. Lauderdale, meeting in dinner, katerega se je udeležilo 100 članov in ravno toliko gostov, ki so tukaj na počitnicah. Moj sin in žena sta tudi člana. En cel bus Slovencev iz Euclid, Ohio je prišlo in bilo je veliko lepega petja in mnogo veselih obrazov. Z njimi je bila godba Johna Vadnala in njegov prijatelj je igral na piano, harmoniko Mrs. Vadnal in sin drums, drugi na kitaro. Vse se je vrtelo, staro in mlado. Kosilo je bilo tudi zelo okusno.
Srečala sem Mr. in Mrs. Ciril Grilc, ki sta dolgo vrsto let živela v Ridgewood, N.J., dalje Mr. & Mrs. Ribič in Mr. & Mrs. Žolnir, ki sedaj živita v Ft. Lauderdale. Grilc pa pol leta tukaj, potem pa nazaj v Cleveland. Ribiča pa že veliko let stalno živita tukaj. Res, mnogo Slovencev iz raznih slovenskih naselbin, iz Chicaga, Clevelanda in Detroita so se za stalno naselili tukaj in so zelo zadovoljni.
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Vsi se počutijo boljše tukaj. Moj sin ima dve hiše, eno za turiste 6 sob. Obiskali smo Mr. & Mrs. Perhay in druge. Vsi ljudje so prav prijazni. Za Velikonočne praznike bo tukaj tudi ostala družina, 2 moje hčerke Betty Birk z družino ter Marion mož hčerke Allgaier iz N.Y. Imajo velik plavalni bazen in druge moderne naprave. Obiskala sta nas tudi Mrs. Jennie Kvas in hčerka Jennie iz N.Y., Mrs. Gregorc iz Ridgewood in drugi. Vsem se tukaj dopade. Zrak je čist, ker tukaj ni nobene tovarne. Večinoma so upokojenci, med njimi še dosti mladi ljudje, ki so odslužili vojaško službo in dobivajo lepo pokojnino. Zidajo si lepe hiše in mnogi imajo jahte in ladjice, ki jih popeljejo na veliko morje iz kanala. Boljše hiše stanejo od 40 tisoč do sto-tisoč dol.
Zraven P. St. Lucie je Fort Pearce, kjer so veliki pomarančni nasadi ter grape fruit in lemone. Tudi en Slovenec ima velik pomarančni nasad in smo šli s sinom nabirat in smo natrgali 3 bušelne lepih pomarač. Ima nad 500 pomarančnih dreves, 300 grapefruit ter veliki packing house, kjer delajo večinoma črnci.
Pozdrave iz tople Floride vsem članicam naše podr. št. 84, N. Y„
ANGELA VOJ E, predsednica.
S.W.U. HOLY-YEAR PILGRIMAGE - JULY 19-20, 1975
Spend a pilgrim's weekend at the beautiful Slovenian Franciscan Father's Shrine at Lemont, Illinois, July 19-20. Br. 2 Chicago, will host a Slovenian HOLY YEAR PILGRIMAGE, with various religious services, crowned by the outdoor Grotto Mass on Sunday. In
the afternoon, a picnic on the grounds.
Overnight accommodations available   write to
Fr. Dan, c/o St. Mary's Retreat House, 1400 Main St., Lemont, 111.
FINANCIAL REPORT - POROČILO ZA MESEC FEBRUAR, 1975
Jr. No.	Amount:	Adults:	Jr.
1	$124.30	184	64
2	315.45	433	190
3	172.45'	260	120
4	—	11	—
5	—	79	15
6	56.50	107	17
7	47.45	84	28
8	15.35	38	—
9	—	20	1
10		264	21
12	69.45	139	54
13	64.15	107	28
14	160.75	275	42
15	83.50	156	5
16	110.75	150	67
17	103.70	148	106
19	52.95	90	8
20	429.25	358	106
21	63.65	106	47
22	19.90	15	—
23	120.65	208	29
24	62.75	115	30
25	308.95	521	128
26	—	124	33
27	—	36	2
28	86.00	67	28
29	10.50	21	4
30	20.60	86	—
31	77.90	72	21
32	123.50	184	58
33	129.60	180	119
34	22.75	35	4
35	32.40	50	28
37	38.10	15	1
38	—	102	—
39	25.95	42	3
40	64.00	103	1
41	—	168	29
42	31.80	53	2
43	152.95	202	127
45	21.15	37	10
46	15.75	21	3
47	69.65	113	39
50	236.50	306	52
52	37.20	50	17
54	—	48	31
55	35.90	56	19
56	50.35	89	7
57	35.40	54	13
59	—	26	—
61	—	5	—
62	—	20	—
63	45.95	78	16
64	33.30	36	1
65	41.00	36	20
66	33.15	48	14
67	46.90	68	8
63	39.45	54	25
70	—	12	—
71	63.25	110	37
72	—	18	—
73	63.75	98	59
74	204.95	26	1
77	18.40	33	23
79	—	36	18
80 April	4.45 ,197 ■>	13	
Br. No.	Amount:	Adults	Jr. Re.:			
Cl 83	16.20 7.35	27 15	1	'llmrfc io iledece cl	fa nice:	
84	—	39	2	Rose Zalik	Br.	2
85	34.50	35	— b	Mary Ferlan	Br.	4
C6	19.60	19	— c		Br.	
88	29.45	46	6	Mildred Dutchman		7
£9	32.00	63	21	Mary Hernjak	Br.	8
90	22.25	38	5	Ivana Gombač	Br.	10
91	—	40	7	Mary Ferlin	Br.	10
92	—	30	17	Mary Zupin	Br.	10
93			44	30			13
				Anna Zafranovich	Br.	
94			5					15
9'j	131.35	170	17	Anna Habjan	Br.	
96	—	43	—	Evangeline Nagoda	Br.	16
97	5.80	10	—	Catherine Pavssich	Br.	20
99	4.90	12	—	Catherine Matkovich	Br.	20
100	41.40	48	17	Angela F. Kosir	Br.	23
101	28.05	34	12			25
102		34	2	Caroline Cukejns	Br.	
103	41.50	22	15	Mary Kovacic	Br.	25
105	22.45	29	6	Louise Knofel	Br.	25
106	—	24	—	Antcnia Shutey	Br.	28
	$4,737.20 :		2,110	Rose Virant	Br.	35
Total:		7,726			Br..	38
				Katherine Bicanich		
Remarks: Pd. in Jan		. a; Jan. & Feb.		Frances Miklich	Br.	47
b; Feb	. & Mar. c; Jan. to May d; Pd.			Josephine Debelak	Br.	50
for J'an. e; Pd. Jan.		to Dec. f.		Mary J. Vizdos	Br.	50
				Anna Rudman	ffr.	65
Income — dohodki		— Feb. 1975:			Br.	80
	Assessment:		$ 4,737.20	Frances Koritnik		
	Rent		210.00	Mary Polanc	Br.	88
	Interest		6,593.78	Jean Tomshe	Br.	90
	Miscell.		22.00	^9n foi/ina memory!		
	Books sold:		360.00			
	Bond sold:		15,000.00			
Bond & books — in Ledger book:		assets	26,922.98	I 1975 ASSESSMENT		
			15,299.38	>> With the new year,	Class A	
Total income:	$11,623.60
Disbursements — Stroški — Feb. 1975
Claims — zavarovalnine Plače — salaries Administration Taxes — davki Social Security Office rent Zarja Feb. Issue Post. & Teleph.
Miscell, razno
Donation
Accrued Interest
U.S. Treasury Bond 20M
U.S. Bond new asset:
Total disbursement
Feb. 1975:
$
2,750.00
908.22
300.00
286.16
71.66
75.00 2,426.84
34.09
20.00 20.40 41.44
19.992.50
26,926.31
19.992.50
$ 6,933.81
FANIKA HUMAR.
and B, adult assessment has been slightly increased as follows:
Class A — 55* per month Class B — 80* per month There is no change in assessment for elderly members over 75 years of age which remains: Class A — 20 cents and Class B — 35 cents a month. Juvenile class dues is 10 cents per month as before.
Social members pay 40 cents per month and receive ZARJA.
This increase is for the expense fund of the organization and was made necessary due to rising costs of operation and publication.
Secretaries are kindly asked to remind the members of the new assessment and that the increase is In effect beginning January, 1975.
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HI BOYS AND GIRLS...
Etiquette as defined by Webster is: the forms required by good breeding or prescribed by authority to be observed in social or official life. Actually etiquette is a code of laws, a set of rules of behavior by which we can live with each other more pleasantly and comfortably. These laws were instituted during the days of ancient chivalry, but through the years some have been modified, many became obsolete and others entirely changed.
Each day you unknowingly do follow the rules of behavior. Here are some examples:
come to the dinner table with clean hands;
use knife and fork to cut large pieces of food; introduce persons who have not met before; a boy walks at the girl’s left, or nearest the curb; sit quietly in a movie to avoid disturbing others and offer your place to older persons who are standing.
There are all kinds of rules as to the proper way of conducting weddings, setting silverware and dishes on a table and sending invitations for a social function. Rules vary from society, to city dwellers, to small
town inhabitants, from country to country.
The etiquette rules of yesteryear were very strict compared to today's. According to Russel Crouse’s THE AMERICAN KEEPSAKE, a well-bred lady pays close attention to the rights and feelings of those with whom she associates, whether they are rich or poor. A gentleman is true, loyal and sincere, courteous to all, compassionate and gracious, thoughtful and honorable. One’s pleasant and gracious manners are one’s fortune.
If an invitation is accepted to a party, never fail to keep your promise even in bad weather. A married man should never accept an invitation from a lady in which his wife is not included.
When entering into the spirit of a sport there is no excuse for rudeness. “You must not forget your politeness in your hilarity, or allow yourself to take liberties, or lose your sense of delicacy and propriety.”
Protested strongly is promiscuous kissing which sometimes forms part of the game. "No true gentleman will abuse the freedom which the laws of the game allows; but if required, will delicately kiss the hand, the forehead, or at most, the cheek of the lady. A lady will offer her lips to be kissed
only to a lover or a husband, and not to him in company. The French code is a good one: ‘Give your hand to a gentleman to kiss, your cheek to a friend, but keep your lips for your lover.’ ”
Among the sixteen rules for dancing are: draw on your gloves (white or yellow) in the dressing room, and do not be for one moment with them off in the dancing rooms... The master of the house should see that all the ladies dance. He should take notice particularly of those who seem to serve as drapery to the walls of the ballroom and should see that they are invited to dance.
Since dinner routines differ in different countries and cities, "keep your eyes open and your wits about you, wait and see what others do, and follow the prevailing mode.” Eat with your mouth shut. Cut the food into small pieces. Gentlemen wearing beards or moustache should be careful to use the table napkin repeatedly, so that no particle of food, or drop of wine or gravy, be left adhering.
When dressing for walking in the street, a lady’s dress should be quiet and modest and harmonizing. Wear no jewelry excepting a watch and
ANSWERS TO CONUNDRUMS
1.—When	long experience has made him sage.
2.—When it has a hole in it.
3.—Because it covers its face with its hands, and runs down its own works.
4.—Because it is always in fun.
5.—When he takes a roll in bed.
6.—Stone.
7.—Quick.
8.—The one who has the largest head.
9.—Ashes
10.—To make your waistcoat (vest) first.
11.—Nothing.
12.—Because it ought to be carried out.
13.—Two T’s (to tease).
14.—He knows how to stretch his bill.
15.—A sheep-pen.
16.—For-tune.
17.—When it is a little bare (bear).
18.—Letter M.
19.—A river.
20.—It is the end of beef.
21.—Because they make a noise whenever they are tolled (told).
22.—B natural.
23.—When it’s a little pale (pail).
24.—When it’s a little reddish (radish).
25.—Advice.
brooch. And put your gloves on before you leave the house. Walk s'owly and gracefully. Do not raise your skirts; it is batter to soil them. Do not allow yourself to be so absent-minded or absorbed in your business as not to recognize and salute your acquaintances on the street.
A gentleman must offer his arm to a lacly with whom ho is walking, whenever her safety, comfort, or convenience may seem to require such attention cn his part.
“When tripping over the pavement, a lady should gracefully raise her dress a litte above her ankle. With her right hand she should hold together the folds of her gown and draw them toward the right side. To raise the dress cm both sides and with both hands is vulgar. This ungraceful practice can be tolerated only for a moment, when the mud is very deep.”
A lady does not form acquaintances on the street, or seek to attract the attention of he other sex, or of parsons of her own sex. Her conduct is always modest and unassuming. Neither does a lady demand services or favors from gentlemen. She accepts them graciously, always expressing her thanks.
A gentleman will not stand on the street corners, or in hote1 doorways, or club windows, and gaze impertinently at ladies as they pass by. This is the exclusive business of loafers, upon which well-bred men will not trespass.
Especially interesting are the rules on smoking, be careful to practice it under certain restrictions; at least, so long as you are desirous of being considered fit for civilized society.
"The first mark of a gentleman is a sensitive regard for the feelings of others; therefore, smoke where it is least likely to prove personally offensive by making your clothes smell; then wash your mouth and brush your teeth. What man of delicacy could presume to address a lady with his breath smelling of onions? Yet tobacco is equally odious. The tobacco smoker, in public, is the most selfish animal imaginable; he perseveres in contaminating the pure and fragrant air, careless whom he annoys, and is but the fitting inmate of a tavern.”
The young people were to fight against such bad practices as: biting nails; slipping a ring up and down the finger; sitting crosskneed and jogging your feet; drumming on the table with the knuckles; humming a tune before strangers; singing going up and down the stairs; putting an arm around the neck of another young
girl; promenading the room with arms encircling waists; holding the hand of a friend all the time she sits beside you; or kissing and fondling her before company; sitting too closely; suffering a gentleman to touch your curls; looking over the shou'der of any person who is reading or writing listening at door cracks and peeping through keyholes.
A woman with a good mind, a good heart, and a good temper can never at any age grow ugly-for an intelligent and pleasant expression is in itself beauty, and the best sort of beauty ... No one with a mind unimpaired and a heart still fresh is too old to learn.
Yesteryear’s book of etiquette says
that some written rules of conduct are necessary for keeping order arid dignity. Therefore let us:
“Study with care, politeness that must teach
The modest forms of gesture and of speech;
In vain formality, with matron mien,
And pertness apes with her farr.i-liar grin;
They against nature for applauses strain.
Distort themselves, and give all others pain.”
Among the simple pleasures of the early days was the conundrum. Hope you’ll get some pleasure from them, too.
Your friend, REGINA.
MORE CONUNDRUMS
20.—What is the tetter F like a cow's tail?
21.—Why are bells the most obedient of inanimate things?
22.—What is a key-note to good breeding?
23.—When is a young lady’s cheek not a cheek?
24.—When is her nose not a nose?
25.-—What is it that everyone requires, that everyone gives, that everyone asks, and that very few take?
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