ZARJA-DAWN
URADNO GLASILO SLOVENSKE ŽENSKE ZVEZE
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION SLOVENIAN WOMEN'S UNION
NUMBER 8
AUGUST, 1968
VOLUME 40
200 YEARS OF SERVICE TO ZVEZA!
Two centuries of service to this organization is represented by the officers pictured above. From the First Convention in 1927 to the Fourteenth National Convention at Washington, D. C. in 1967, these officers span the years, devoting much of their lives to our Union, its progress and success!
From left, seated: Marie Prisland, the Founder of the Slovenian Womens Union, active all the years since its founding, serving as President until 1946 and since then as Honorary President; Antonia Turek, Supreme President since 1961, an officer of Br. 50 and former Drill team leader; Albina Novak, elected Auditor in 1930 and since then serving as President 6 years, Editor 19 years and now as Supreme Secrteary since 1952; Josephine Železnikar, President of Br. 2 for 22 years and serving her 16th year as Supreme Treasurer and before she was Supreme Auditor for 10 yrs.
Standing are: Elizabeth Zefran, Director of Women’s and Sports Activities and State President with a total of 13 years in Supreme Office; Anne Kompare, elected Auditor in 1967; Mary Otoničar, serving her branch, No. 25 since 1929 and as a Supreme Auditor for a total of 30 years; Ann Podgoršek, Auditor since 1958 and Corinne Leskovar, Editor of Zarja since 1952.
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VOL. XXXX—NO. 8 AUGUST, 1968 LETO XXXX—ŠT. 8	
REVIEWER PRAISES DR. FELICIJAN'S BOOK
The following review is a fine condensation of the many reports we have read concerning the study of scholar Dr. Joseph Felicijan, a professor at St.	John’s College in Cleveland, Ohio.	His work, we	believe, is	historically
important and should be read by	every Slovenian-American.
We reprint it so that we may bring	knowledge of Dr. Felicijan’s theory	to our readers.	Editor
Felicijan Joseph, “The Genesis of the Contractural Theory and the Installation of the Dukes of Carinthia.”
Society of St. Mohor, Klagenfurt.
Austria, 19G7. Pp. 144. $6.00.
This book is as intellectually startling as the recent discovery of the meaning of Stonehenge Observatory in England. Small wonder that U. S.
Senator Frank Lausche of Ohio commemorated it in a speech (Nov.
28, 1967) in the Senate. In a lucid style, Professor Felicijan of St. John College of Cleveland reiterates his insight into the contractual political theory enshrined in the American Declaration of Independence; he traces the historical record from the installation of the dukes of Carinthia which is comparatively reenacted at American presidential inaugurations 'and more practically in American politics structured by this contractual theory.
The author draws in a wealth of historical sources to show that after the American, and French revolutions, political scientists such as Pufendorf,
Locke, and Rousseau posed antidivine right theories which justified the transference of power by the ruler to their ruler. Thomas Jefferson, author of the American Declaration and third U. S. President, was influenced by these theorists, not the least of whom was Jean Bodin.
In Jefferson’s library copy of Bod-
in’s “Six Books of the Republic”, notations are found on pages referring to the ancient custom of installation of the dukes of Slovenian Carinthia. Bodin in turn is shown to have received his information from eye-witness accounts such as the illustrious Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini, one-time bishop of Trst-Triest and then of Siena before becoming Pope Pius III, who actually .attended the entourage of Frederick III. The rite is also recorded in primary sources by Jakob Unrest, Ottokar Geula, and John Vetrinje, plus the “Schwaen-spiegel.”
Prime analogue to the IT. S. inauguration, the ducal installation considered essentially in a unique observance by which a freeman mounted a designated stone in the Field of the Holy Lady near St. Vitus town; when the ducal cortege approached, the duke-elect, himself clothed in ordinary freeman’s garments, was scrutinized by the people (they could reject him) and then with the people’s consent sworn in. He was then permitted to sit upon the designated stone in place of the freeman while holding a sword with which he promised to represent the people’s interests. After a Mass and blessing, the duke exchanged his ordinary attire and took his legitimate seat from which he awarded fiefs and named his cabinet. According to Pic-
colomini, this democratic rite was u-nique among the European nations.
Duke Ernest Hapsburg was the last (1414) installed by Gregory Schatter with the full rite; Duke Ferdinand II was the last (1597) to sit on the ducal throne, still in its place; and finally, just after Thomas Jefferson had incorporated this most meaningful custom into the American way, Joseph Edlinger, the last heir to the freeman’s right to install the duke of the Slovenians, died in 1832.
Professor Felicijan’s exquisite synthesis of historical data abruptly lapses into silence with the period ending World War II when Slovenia of the Carinthians was no longer a free duchy of a world-government, but was confederated with Serbia and Croatia into what is only recently called Yugoslavia under the regime of Marshall Tito. There is a poignancy in the emphasis that this tradition now lived in the United States is still kept alive by a people under a government where the right of the freeman in the state is subordinated to the Communist terror. American students of politics will find Professor Felicijan’s book easily readable and intrinsically fascinating. It gives most profound meaning to our Declaration of Independence.
Anthony J. Prosen, The Catholic Univ. of America. (In “Social Justice Review”, St. Louis, Mo., March 1908 page 427)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN AVGUST
Supreme Officers:
Aug.	5—Anne	Kompare, Supreme Auditor, So. Chicago, 111.
Aug. 24—Theresa Skur, Alternate Supreme Auditor, Cleveland, Ohio
Branch Presidents:
Aug.	1—Rose	Veronick,	Br.	31,	Gilbert, Minn.
Aug.	7—Mary	Krogulski,	Br.	24,	LaSalle, 111.
Aug.	14—Mary	J. Jasina,	Br.	Br.	100, Fontana, Calif.
Aug. 18—Frances Lindich, Br. 15, Cleveland, Ohio Aug. 22—Mary Habich, Br. 74, Ambridge, Pa.
Aug. 22—Mollie Metschuleit, Br. 22, Bradley, 111.
Aug. 2'2—Frances Meglich, Br. 89, Oglesby, 111.
Aug. 24—Theresa Skur, Br. 14, Euclid, Ohio Aug. 27—Mary Jane Dello, Br. 02, Conneaut, Ohio
OUR SECRETARIES’ BIRTHDAYS IIX AUGUST
Aug. 1—Emma Tomse, Br. 30, Aurora, 111.
Aug. 5—Jennie Stusek, Br. 88, Johnstown, Pa.
Aug. 13—Virginia Bendich, Br. 59, Burgettstown, Pa. Aug. 18—Helen Kotchevar, Br. 23, Dawn Club, Ely, Minn. Aug. 22—Mildred Poropat, Br. 95, So. Chicago, 111.
Aug. 26—Catherine Lastelic, Br. 64, Kansas City, Kans. MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY!
DATES TO REMEMBER
Aug. 12—Picnic, Br. No. 50, Cleveland, Ohio Aug. 18—Barbeque Chicken Dinner, Br. 43, Milwaukee Sept. 8—MINNESOTA ZVEZA DAY, Br. 86, Nashwault Sept. 9—Picnic, Br. 73, Warrensville Heights, Ohio Sept. 11—Card Party, Br. 1, Sheboygan, Wis.
Sept. 15 — WISCONSIN STATE CONVENTION and 40 th ANNIVERSARY, West Allis, Wis.
AN AUGUST REMINDER FROM THE SUPREME PRES
Congratulations on your 40th Anniversary to Br. 22, Bradley, 111., organized August 1, 192S by late Rose Smole.
The 35tli Anniversary of Br. 56, Hibbing, Minn, is on August 15th; they were organized in 1933 by Ursula Zaitz. My best to them!
1 attended Pennsylvania State Convention June 20th held in conjunction with the 30th Anniversary of Br. 88 at Johnstown, Pa. Attending this grand affair and helping Br. 88 observe a very memorable day were 48 members ijrom Branches 20, 71, 22 and 106. Along with them came Junior member Sharon Jacobs, the first juvenile to join Br. 106, Meadowlands. In talking to her, I found she had many great ideas for the juniors to follow and I am sure that thru her efforts, we will be hearing more about their activities. Sharon is a very intelligent girl and I know that she will do wonders in organizing nice projects for all the juniors of Br. 106.
The president of Br. 88, Mary Kuzma, opened the meeting with prayer. State president, Mary Tomsic conducted the meeting. President of Br. 26, Anna Trontel reported that No. Braddock (No. 27) wishes to merge with the Pittsburgh group. It was decided that 1 should meet with the members in the near future to see what could be done to solve the situation.
The State Convention meeting was very short and we then enjoyed a sight-seeing trip of the city and also a ride on the incline. We went 900 ft. high to the top of a mountain to see the beautiful scenery and the city of Johnstown below in the valley with all the large steel mills. Then we visited the mountain-top cemetery where are buried 700 people who lost their lives in the flood of 1889.
At the church hall the banquet was served to all. Father Beno Korbich offered grace and then we partook of the most delicious food, prepared by the members.
Charter members present at the affair included, Pres., Mary Kuzma, Sec., Jennie Stusek, and Josephine Kamnikar and Katherine Maylic.
State President Mary Tomsic presented Br. 88 with the idea for a money making project that realized $35.00. It was then generouly given to the Slovenian Chapel Fund.
I	was very happy to attend this grand affair and especially to get acquainted with the officers and members.
My heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. Kuzma, her husband and all members for their kind hospitality shown us during our short stay there.
New Era Campaign Report
The last campaign report shows that 335 new members have been signed up so far and for this I am very happy! Summer and vacations are practically over and
I	am hoping you will all keep up the good work and keep getting new members so we can outpace the previ-
ous campaign. Which Branch will be on top and receive the most points and prizes?
Invitation to Bazaar, Style Show, Baking Demonstration
Combined branches of Cleveland are getting ready for their Bazaar, Style Show and Baking Demonstration on Oct. 13th at St. Vitus Auditorium. Plans are to have the best event ever. For the Style Show, members are making their own outfits and will model them. Judges will be there to decide on the best workmanship, style and fit. There will be baking demonstrations of dif-firent kinds of pastry such as strudel, doughnuts and other goodies which will certainly interest every homemaker. All kinds of beautiful hand-work will be displayed and offered for sale. Each branch will be there with booths and tables loaded with beautiful gifts for Christmas and all occasions. Put a circle around the date, Oct 13th and come to our big SWU Bazaar!
Slovenian Chapel Fund
Hats off to Chicago! Chicago had their first meeting 1'or the Slovenian Chapel Fund on Nov. 28, 1967 when their committee was organized and the drive was started.
Their aim was to to have a good showing so right off the bat they began with $100 donations that gave impetus to the first $100 Club. This club has been very successful and to date there are 36 donors. From Chicago we also received our first $1,000 donation plus gifts of $500 and $200. Secretary of the Chicago committee, Albina Novak, has sent us a grand total of $7,558.00 so far. I know that they will be sending In even more as they are still working hard.
If we had more committees working throughout the United States like this one, our goal will be completed very soon! Brochures are on hand now and we will be glad to send one to you — contact your local committee or write to the undersigned.
The Chapel architect, Mr. Kennedy, is working on the design and it should be ready soon for the approval of the Central Committee in Cleveland. Construction will then begin and the Chapel will be completed sometime next year. Reports from Washington state that Mr. Kennedy is very happy to have the information and cooperation he has received from this committee and that the Chapel will be beautiful and one all Slovenians will be proud of.
To those of you who still have not sent in a contribution, may we ask you to do so and help us collect the $27,000.00 still needed to make our total obligation. Make check or money order to Slovenian Chapel Fund and mail to secretary, Frank A. Turek, 986 Bryn Mawr Ave., Wickliffe, Ohio 44092.
Toni Turek
HELP TO BRING THE SLOVENIAN CHAPEL FUND DRIVE TO A SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION! TARGET DATE FOR FUNDS IS DECEMBER, 1968! COMPLETION OF THE CHAPEL, SPRING, 1969!
NAME
ADDRESS	
CITY and STATE	ZIP
Please, make checks payable to Slovenian Cliapel Fund. Send to: Frank A. Turek, Secretary 986 Bryn Mawr Ave., Wickliffe, Ohio 44092
Rev. Claude Okorn, O.F.M.:
POPE’S CREED
At the closing of the year of Faith the Holy Father pronounced the Creed of the people of God. Here are some of the points made by the Holy Father:
There was an expression of belief in original sin. This sin is transmitted with human nature. Christ’s death on the Cross redeemed us from original sin and all the personal sins committed by each one of us.
Baptism was instituted by Christ for the remission of sins and should be administered even to children who have not yet been able to be guilty of any personal sin.
The Church is one, holy, catholic and apostolic. Built by Christ on the rock that is Peter, it is, along with being the Mystical body of Christ, a visible Society containing a hierarchy and a spiritual community.
The Church, while it may contain sinners within it, has no other life but that of grace. Its members are sanctified by living this life. Those who leave the Church fall into sins and disorders that prevent the radiation of her sanctity.
The Mass is the sacrifice of Calvary rendered sacramentally on our altars. Bread and wine when consecrated by the priest are changed into the Body and Blood of Christ.
The Pope who is the successor of Peter is infallible when teaching ex-cathedra. This infallibility extends to the body of bishops when it joins with the Pope in
exercising the Church’s teaching authority.
The mysterious presence of the Lord is true, real and substantial presence only the properties of the bread and wine which our senses perceive are unchanged. Every theological opinion about the Eucharist must, if it wishes to be in accord with the Catholic faith, maintain that in the reality itself, independently of our mind, the bread and wine have ceased to exist after the consecration.
The Creed also made it clear that Catholics must believe in the life eternal. This embraces the reality of Purgatory and the reuniting of souls with bodies on the final day of resurrection.
Regarding Christian unity, the Pope explained that while there are elements of sanctification and truth outside the Catholic Church, true unity will be achieved when those not yet in full communion with the one and only Church will one day be returned in one flock with only one shepherd.
The Pope said that while the Church is necessary for salvation, those who without fault on their part do not know Christ’s Gospel and His Church, but seek God sincerely . . . can obtain salvation.
Mary remained ever a virgin and was preserved from all stain of original sin. Mary is the mother of God and continues in heaven her maternal role with regard to Christ’s members, cooperating with the birth and growth of divine life in the souls of the redeemed.
Church teaching is solid and clear, only we are getting confused.
ACTIVITIES
No. 1, Sheboygan, Wis. — Greetings to all Branch #1 members and elsewhere.
We welcome the following junior members into our branch: Lori Lyn Vertacic, Joseph, Jim and Julie Fischer.
At our May meeting tickets for the annual card party which will be held September 11th were distributed by the Chairman—Mary Germ. She will be assisted by Anna Modez for this event. We hope to have a good, capacity crowd present.
Another event coming up is the celebration of Branch 17 on their 40th anniversary, September 15th. It was decided at the meeting to try and get a bus-load to attend this occasion in West Allis. Do plan on coming along with us.
Our next meeting will be held August 18th. Please attend and take care of our your dues
The Mother’s Day program was well attended and it was a pleasure to see so many juniors participating. A thank you to my mother, Mrs. Marie Prisland and Mrs. Olga Saye, president and musical director for their well planned program. A hearty and sincere thanks to them for their kind words from the writer and to the branch for giving me this honor being the Mother of the Year.
Our members are expressing their deepest sympathy to the following families:	The Francis family upon
the bereavement of husband and father, Louis. To Mrs. Mary Udo-vich, Leeland, Mississippi upon the death of her father-in-law, Louis U-
Newlywed Sheboygan Pair
Bob and Mardel Fischer were married May 25th at St. John the Evangelist Church in Kohler, Wise, in a double ring ceremony before an altar beautifully decorated in snow white gladioli accented with fern. The bride is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Milford Roehrborn of Sheboygan Falls and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fischer of Kohler. Mrs. Margaret Fischer is the secretary of our branch in Sheboygan and Bob’s grandparents are Mr. & Mrs. John Prisland.
An afternoon reception and dinner was held for 150 friends and relatives and now the couple is residing in Plymouth. They are both employed in Sheboygan, Mardel at the Citizens Bank and Bob at the Wigwam Mills. Our felicitations — many good wishes to them for a blissful wedded life.
dovich. To Mrs. Jane Gorenz on the loss of her husband Frank.
A speedy recovery to the sick and invalid members.
Our congratulations to Miss Barbara Carek, who graduated from WSO-Oshkosh and will be teaching at Whitehall Area Schools in Milwaukee.
Our campaign is still on — do try and enroll a new member.
Margaret Fischer, Secretary
NEW ERA MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN until October 31, 1968 CASH PRIZES!
WISCONSIN U. HONORS MISS ANN PRISLAND
Miss Ann Prisland, 802 Clinton PI., Evanston, Illinois, was honored in July at the 48th annual Senior Swing-out ceremony at the University of Wisconsin. She received the Louise Troxwell award and a Wisconsin Association award and was honored for her election to Mortar Board and Phi Beta Kappa, national honorary society. Congratulations!
No. 2, Chicago, III. We too, are in the midst of the vacation recess with the activities of the annual Zveza Day in Lemont behind us. We are anticipating a very busy fall season with the Illinois-Indiana State Convention October 6th, the Penny So cial Nov. 14 and other doings as well.
One of our most conscientious members is Mrs. Stephie Osterman, who has held various offices and served on many, many committees. She has a fine hand at making decorative souvenirs such as the little boutonnieres given away at our anniversaries. At this time we’d like to say thanks to Stephie for all her courtesies and donations to the branch.
News of the car accident that involved the Puhek family of our community, was indeed sorrowing. Mrs. Jennie Puhek and her granddaughter, JoAnne Podder were the most seriously hurt and are still at this writing at Oak Park Hospital. We know the devoted members of the
Puhek-Podder families are deeply concerned and we can only add that our prayers and hopes are with you that both will be well again soon.
Welcome to our new little Junior members, among them grandchildren of our officers. Michelle Nusko is the fifth grandchild of Secretary Albina Novak and John Louis Zefran is third for Treasurer, Liz. Zefran.
Our secretary reminds you that when we resume our regular monthly meetings September 12th, it would be a good time to stop in at the St. Stephen Lower Hall, pay your dues and partake in the interesting discussions that pertain to our branch’s future activities.
My best wishes to all.
Corinne Leskovar
No. 12, Milwaukee, Wis. — Our
last meeting was held on our usual third Thursday of every month at 1 p. m. at the Lily Club. There should have been more in attendance, especially with so many decisions to make. It’s too bad that the same few have to decide for the majority and I’m sure there would be far fewer complaints if more members made it. their business to attend meetings and voice these objections or make suggestions which could prove advantageous to all of us.
Those in attendance were happy to learn that in spite of all the competition we had the day we had our Rummage Sale, we did make some profit and because we could not get the yearly Communion date in May, it was decided to ask for a Sunday in September or October. Be sure to watch your St. John bulletin for the date.
With most of the officers taking the Shrine Tour into Canada, it was decided not to have a meeting until the fall, that will be on Sept. 19th, however, because our State Convention will be held at St. Mary’s Hall in West Allis, with Br. 17 as hostesses, be sure you take note of that day, Sept. 15, 1968 and be sure to contact anyone of your officers for tickets to the dinner ahead of time. We’re all hoping to meet you there and are looking forward to a good attendance at the Convention meeting, as well, as this is the real time for you to voice your ideas and show your genuine interest and loyalty. We especially need some of the young ideas and possible programs they would be interested in — it’s what is needed to make the future more interesting and to keep the wheels of our Slovenian heritage moving! How about it junior members? Is it asking for too much when we say we need the voice of youth along with ours to promote better understanding and to help in enlarging the membership as well?
40th ANNIVERSARY OF BR. 17 and 8th ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION
The Wisconsin branches are	cordially invited to the	State	Convention	j
and 40th Anniversary of Br. No. 17 of West Allis on Sunday, Sept. 15. 1968. The schedule is as follows:	!
8:45 A. M.	Convention Meeting	j
10:15 A. M.	Branch Assembly and	procession	into	the	church	'
12:30 P. M.	Banquet	j
After dinner,	a short program will follow.	Tickets	must be	purchased	1
in advance from your secretary	at $3.50 per person.	j
I am looking forward to the	largest representation ever	to	be	present	i
at this event.	Rose	Kraemer,	State	Pres,	of	Wisconsin	'
Our sympathy goes out to the family of Angeline Joachimi (Slatinshek) who passed away last month.
We all wish any of our sick members speedy recovery, and please report anyone you know when they are ill.
Please remember to be at the Convention on Sept. 15, 1968 and the meeting at 1 p. m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, 1968. Refreshments are served and a few games take place after the meeting Sometimes we have a worthwhile gift. The last meeting in May, Mrs. Medved went home with beautiful pillow cases, donated by our good member, Mrs. Olich, now residing in New York State. Thank you, Mrs. Olich, you are a very generous and faithful long-time member.
The Shrine Tour was called off, but too late for us to notify and plan a meeting so four of us went ahead and took a trip to Montreal. We were fortunate enough to see several Shrines and places of interest. We checked in at the Laurentian Hotel in Montreal and it proved to be the ideal location as it was a block a-way from the bus depot where most of your “sightseeing tours” start from, the shopping center on Saint Catherine’s was two blocks away and the church we attended every morning was only one block away. The Basilica of Mary, Queen of the World, is patterned after St. Peter’s in Rome and has many of the first French Bishops entombed in it. All the Shrines are beautiful beyond words and are a joy to behold. We also visited St. Joseph de Oro and the Notre Dame Church in Montreal. There are so many, many sites to visit, but we only had time for the Wax Museums and a trip up Mount Royal which gives one a very large and beautiful view of Montreal with all its high buildings. We were also able to visit “Man of the World" which is what is left of last year’s Exposition.
One day alone, was spent going to Quebec where we visited the Shrine of St. Ann deBeaupre saw the Laurentian mountains, it’s beautiful Falls, tasted real heartlibaked bread from an original outdoor oven built several hundred years ago. It was a
very interesting experience and well worth the trip and money we spent.
The food was very good and more reasonable than our prices here. I’d like to go back some day to see some more.
Hope you all get to the State Convention well rested and full of ideas for the State’s progress and added membership. I sincerely hope I get into the swing of things again as
I	need it!
Happy Vacation for all!
Mary Dezman
FROM THE DAWN CHORAL GROUP OF EUCLID, OHIO
With the hot weather and vacations here, we are not rehearsing in July and August, but we will start again on September 9th. First I want to say that our Card Party was a huge success. Everybody was just great and cooperated in everyway. Now we can catch a breath to pay all bills as we have a treasury of our own.
Our chairman, Pauline Krall and co-chairman, Frances Globokar, did a fine job and of course all the other members helped too. Our top ticket sellers were Mary Bostian, Pauline Krall, and Frances Nemanich. Our President, Mary Bostian wants to thank each and everyone who helped in any way, and to all branches for their donations.
Our robes are paid for and now we can plan for our first concert, which will be on March 9th, 1969. This is something to work for and look forward to, as singing is such a pleasure, and we all just love it. We are lucky to have such a wonderful director as Mr. Frank Gorensek.
Get well wishes go to Ann Gabren-ya, who had surgery, and we send our heartfelt sympathy to Ann Troha on the passing away of her brother.
We send our best wishes and good luck to three of our members who have gone to Europe for a visit. They are Mary Gerl, Frances Stariha, and our director, Mr. Frank Gorensek and family.
So until September, my wish to all our singers is to have an enjoyable summer and keep a song in your hearts. Ann J. Hočevar, Br. No. 50.
IN CELEBRATION OF THEIK 40th ANNIVERSARY
CHARTER MEMBERS AND OFFICERS OF BR. 17
A group of lovely, smiling ladies, comprise the nucleous of activities in West Allis. They posed for this photo especially on this, their 40th Anniversary of Br. 17 to be celebrated Sept. 15th. Seated are, from left: Marion Marolt, president; Josephine Paucelc, Josephine Imperl and Sophie Moze, charter members; Josephine Schlos'ar, organizer; Mary Petrich and Josephine Nimmer, charter
members and Marie Floryan, secretary. Standing, from left: Victoria Kastelic, vice-president, Rose Schubert, recording secretary; Frances Piwoni, treasurer; Mary Grasch, reporter, Mary LaCourt, sergeant at arms; Josephine Imperl and Mathilda Muren, auditors.
Sincere congratulations on this auspicious anniversary!
No. 17, West Allis, Wis. — We
will be- celebrating our 40th Anniversary combined with the Wisconsin State Day Convention on Sunday, Sept. 15, 1968 at the new St. Mary’s Church, 1210 S. 61st, West Allis, Wis.
The Wisconsin State Convention Meeting will convene at 9:00 a. m. in the Aud. So. 60th & W. Madison St. This convention meeting should be a wonderful opportunity for suggestions for a bigger and better S. W. U. and it also gives us a chance to mingle with friends, both old and new.
At 10:15 a. m. we will march in a body to St Mary’s Church to attend a High Mass at 10:30 a. m., which will be offered for the good intentions of S. W. U. A Cocktail Hour will be held just before the banquet. The Banquet dinner will be served at 12:30 p. m. with a short program following, at which time we will honor our Charter Members.
Mrs. Josephine Schlosar organized Br. 17 on March 20, 1928 with 20 members of which we have Mrs. Josephine Schlosar, organizer, Mrs. Josephine Nimmer, Mrs. Mary Petrich, Mrs. Josephine Paucek, Mrs. Josephine Imperl, Mrs. Sophie Moze and Mrs. Rose Ustiar (Bizjak). We are fortunate to have these members a-mong us to celebrate our 40th Anniversary. May the Good Lord grant them good health for many years tc come. Congratulations and best wishes are extended to the branch and the Charter Members.
A cordial invitation is extended to the Supreme Officers, neighboring branches, members and friends.
Mrs. Josephine Schlosar had the misfortune of breaking her wrist. Mrs. Anna Kegel, H. Sernec, Sylvia Milbrant, M. Selendich were hospitalized and are now recuperating at home. Best wishes for a speedy recovery are extended to them.
Mr. & Mrs. Arnold St. Peter celebrated their 25th Wedding Anniversary. Congratulations and may you celebrate many more.
Our condolences to the Imperl Family on the loss of husband and father, Mr. Frank Imperl, Sr. who, after a lingering illness, passed a-way. He is the husband of our charter member and father of our auditor and organist of St. Mary’s Church. May he rest in peace.
Enjoy your vacations, we will resume our regular monthly meetings on the 3rd Sunday of October as the Sept. meeting date falls on our Banquet Date, we will be seeing you on our Sept. 15th Day celebration. God bless you.
Marie A. Floryan, secy.
No. 20, Joliet, III. — It was a pleasant reunion a few weeks ago with the Rev. Ginsburg who taught religion at St. Francis College those years when its students and graduates were Mmes. Olga Ancel, Mildred Pucel and Bernice Kostelec. Rev. Ginsburg married the three couples, thus they all met at the home of Edward and Olga Ancel, whom he married some 22 years ago, Mildred and Rudy Pucel 19 years ago and Bernice and Bob Kostelec 20 years ago. All three couples were married at St. Joseph Church where the Rt.
SECRETARY OF BR. 19 MARY LENICH, VISITED WEST-COAST FIRST TIME
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Lenich, of Eve-leth, Minn., accompanied by Mr. Rudy Lenich made a 14 day trip to the West Coast in the spring. They made the trip by car and traveled 5,520 miles which took them through 15 states.
Their first stop was in Tacoma, Wash, where they visited Mr. Lenich’s daughter, Mrs. Frances Wright and family.
In Spokane, Wash., they saw many interesting sights and visited the old World’s Fair Needlepoint which still stands. California was their next stop and traveled on the Golden Gate bridge, which Mrs. Lenich states was most interesting.
Their next stop was in Fontana, Calif. They visited many friends and Slovenian countrymen living their in retirement.
The huge California redwood trees, the snow-capped mountains and the vineyards and orchards were very interesting to see.
On their return trip, they traveled to New Mexico, Montana, through the desert, and through the Bad Lands in Dakota.
This is the first trip Mr. and Mrs. Lenich took to the West Coast, and they had a most enjoyable time.
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Rev. Monsignor Butala also participated. The Ancels have a family of six, Mildred and Rudy Pucel, four boys, Bernice and Bob, two boys. They are all active In community affairs and they contribute much to the KSKJ Lodges, and the Slov. Women’s Union. Mildred is a teacher for four years at St. Joseph’s. Bernice a reporter for Crest Hill and Olga, the secretary for this branch. All were honorable Cadets at that time. It was an enjoyable evening well spent with the Rev. Ginsburg, reminiscing the past years while he was teaching at various colleges thru-out the nation.
Our Mother-of-the-Year for the branch, Mrs. Prances Ukovich, was in an automobile accident going to Ottawa. Lucky for her, no serious broken bones. We are glad that she and the passengers of her car are on the way to recovery.
Also in the hospital the past month were Prances Bottari and Catherine Suhodolec, later removed to Americana Nursing Home. Mary Dolinšek and Mary Mance from Hughes Ave., Tjockport are convalescing at home presently.
We lost an old time member, Jennie Bambich of N. Hickory Street after a year’s illness at home and hospital. She is survived by three sons, preceded in death by husband who was a jeweler and a daughter Jennie. She joined in Nov. 1928 and was recommended by Mary Kunstek. Our officers who escorted her on her last journey were Josephine Muster, Olga Ancel, Emma Planinšek and Josephine Erjavec. She was a member and officer of various lodges. May she rest in peace and our condolences to the bereaved family.
We lost a very good member last month, Jennie Grskovich, age G4 years She attended many meetings and we will really miss her smiles and cooperation. Recommended by Mrs. Emma Planinšek, she joined in June, 1944. Her husband passed away a few years ago. He was a building contractor as is a son who survives her beside two more sons, a daughter and grandchildren and other relatives. She was buried from St. John’s Catholic church to St. Mary’s Nativity cemetery. Our members prayed at her bier and also accompanied her to her last resting place. Those who attended were Jo Sumic, Jo Muster, Jo Erjavec, Emma Planinšek. Condolences to the bereaved family and relatives and may she rest in heaven.
Graduation took place at various schools. Those known to this reporter are Philip Pucel who was Inducted Into Honor Society at .St. Charles Seminary amid splendid ceremonies. He Is the son of Mr. and Mrs Rudy Pucel. And, Carita Ancel, daughter of Olga and Edward Ancel, was honored by National Honor So-
MINNESOTA MEETS SEPT. 8th!
Our Minnesota State Day will be held on Sept. 8, 1968 at Nashwauk. Members and friends from near and far are cordially invited to attend the annual Minnesota State Day.
Holy Mass will begin at noon at St. Cecelia’s Catholic church followed by a banquet in the church hall at
1	p. m.
Our committee is planning on making it a memorable day for all who attend. Marion Dergantz, Secy.
ciety at St. Francis Academy. Graduating at Catholic High School were Christopher Pucel, James Kostelec, sons of the R. Pucels and Mr. and Robert Kostelec. They also were for the entire time members of the grade school band and the Catholic High School Band. They played at many parades and had competitions at various towns out of Joliet.
At St. Joseph’s Wayne Nosse and Carol Yuvan graduated from the 8th grade. There are many other gradu-uates, sons and daughters of our members who are not known to this reporter, but as soon as I will be informed, I will have them in our report. To all graduates, our heartfelt congratulations and may your future be bright to achieve your goals in life.
In our report for the “next door” community of Crest Hill, we must mention that Bernice Kostelec and Jo Goran received the Citizenship A-wards from the American Legion Post 1267 for their meritorious work for their community. Congratulations!
Our Bernce Kostelec is also a reporter for the Herald News and she sits in at all the city meetings coming home to type the report as editors are obliged to do and Is often up all hours of the night.
She also reported about happenings 25 years ago in Joliet.
“Cadets of the Slovenian Women’s Union, Branch 20, Joliet have captured first prize in the drill team competition of the organization, being held at Pittsburgh, Pa. The Cadets won their first national championship competition last September at Cleveland, Ohio.” (Reported in Earlier Days in County 25 years ago, May 17, 1943.
Congratulations Lt. Col. and Mrs. Harold Fleming! Word has been received that a son was born on Mother’s Day to Lt. Col. and Mrs. Harold Fleming of 6104 Clearbrook Drive, Springfiled, Va. The new baby also found a brother, Peter and sister Marya at home. This new baby will be called Paul Mrs. Fleming is known as Elaine Troppe from Joliet who was our member for many years until a branch was organized in Washington, D. C., by Irene M. Planinšek and she
joined the new branch.
Last year Elaine and her husband both came to meet the delegates in Washington and later escorted us to many places there.
Congratulations also to Lt. Col. Fleming upon his promotion. May you have continued success in your field of duty!
Our member, Ida Ranclnger, said farewell to her friends in Joliet and departed for Europe to stay permanently where she has many relatives and a brother. She will have her home in Ljubljana. Her husband Martin passed away some ten months ago. She made her home here for the past seventeen years. She sailed on the United States Line and on the way to her home town, she will visit her cousin in London.
Also our president, Emma Planinšek and her daughter, Irene, flew to Slovenia. It is the first time for I-rene and second for Emma. We wish them a happy time on their vacation.
Our treasurer, Jo Sumic, was a delegate to the Eagles Convention as she represented the members from Joliet at this State Convention.
Also Phillip Pucel and Nadine Ancel attended the State Convention In Springfield, sponsored by the American Legion Post 1080.
Again I ask members or members of their family to notify your reporter of illness and other family news, which I can report in the branch column. Phone 72-38563.
Since we are not having a meeting during the summer months, our next meeting will be held on Sept. 15th. In the meantime, please keep up with your dues, and pay them at the home of Olga Ancel. Mail by check or bring personally.
With best wishes to all for a pleasant summer. Josephine Erjavec.
No. 21, West Park, Ohio — Our
sympathy goes out to the family of Antoinette Estanek upon the loss of their mother who passed away June 13th after a long illness.
Our member Florence Jeson with her husband, Edward and their families celebrated 25th Wedding Anniversary. The reception was held at the Quality Restaurant, 4147 Pearl Road. Our heartiest congratulations and best wishes for the future. Off to Slovenia for a 2 month vacation Is Marie Pivik. She will be visiting her father. May your trip there and home be a safe one. Bon voyage was wished to Mary Nosa along with her son, Anthony who left on July 17th for three weeks vacation touring thru England, Germany, Italy, Spain, Norway, Amsterdam. Yugoslavia. Have a pleasant trip, good luck, filled with all kind of wonderful memories and a safe return.
Julianne Marie Thomas and William Anthony Vuk were married June
1st at the Annunciation Church, Msgr. William officiated. Reception immediately followed the ceremony at Knights of Columbus, 3720 Ridge Rd. Cleveland, O. The bride is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ralph James Thomas. The bridegroom of Chicago. Bridegroom is a graduate from University of Detroit. Best wishes to these two fine people. The Mass for the living and deceased members will be said some time in November at the Annunciation Church.
Tn closing, there is one person who
I	must thank for helping in a very silent way and that is my husband, Mickey Dancull, who gave up many free hours of his time in order to drive me around on various errands. He is of the greatest help and without him, I would not be an active secretary.
Hope you all enjoy your summer months and vacations.
Stella Dancull, Secy.
Hermine Prlsland Dlcke:
3717 Council Crest Madison, Wis. 53711
No. 23, Ely, Minn. — Now that it is summer vacation time, the Dawn Club and S.W.U. No. 23 have discontinued having meetings until this fall, so there is nothing to report.
On Sunday June 23rd, I drove Barbara Rosandich to attend the S.W.U. meeting at Nashwauk where the members had invited her to attend and help with their plans for the Minnesota Slovenian Women’s Day to be held in Nashwauk on Sunday Sept. 8th. This Sunday afternoon, was a beautiful day and we enjoyed the drive there; it is 92 miles from Ely.
The ladies showed us their new church which was completed in 19G5. It is a beautiful church and they can really be proud of it and also their hall where we attended their meeting. You will all see it when you attend the Zveza Day in September as the program will be held there. At this meeting they had potluck with anything you wanted to eat. It was really very good as we know that the Slovenian ladies are the best cooks. I even “went off the wagon” by eating the good food.
I	couldn’t resist even if I went off the 1000 calorie diet the doctor ordered. I’ll make up for it some other time. I know that all the members attending will have a good time after meeting with these ladies. I want to thank them for showing us this fine hospitality.
On behalf of the members of the S.W.U. No. 23, we want to thank the Scholarship Committee for having chosen one of our members for the scholarship award this year, Susan Grahek, daughter of Christine Grahek, a member of the S.W.U. and Dawn Club. She is a well-deserving student and we all wish her great success in her future schooling.
Franternally yours, your Reporter Mary M. Shlkonya
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With the wonderful abundance of summer foods available the variety of tempting dishes to prepare is almost endless.
STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS
3 large green peppers
2	teaspoons salt Boiling water
1 pound ground beef 1% cups cooked rice
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion 'A cup chili sauce
2	teaspoons salt Vi teaspoon pepper
1 egg
2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese, if desired
Halve peppers lengthwise; remove stems, seeds, and membranes (if using small peppers, cut off top). Add
2	teaspoons salt to enouogh boiling water to cover peppers; boil peppers
5	minutes. Drain. Combine other ingredients except cheese; mix well. Fill pepper halves or small peppers with this mixture and place in % inch of hot water in a baking pan.
Bake uncovered at 350 degrees 45 to 55 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over peppers and bake 5 minutes longer, or just until cheese melts.
Menu suggestion: Serve with coleslaw and have your favorite ice cream for dessert.
BLUEBERRY LEMON MUFFINS
1% cups sifted all-purpose flour % cup sugar 21/2 teaspoons baking powder % teaspoon salt % cup milk 1 well beaten egg Vs cup cooking oil
1 cup fresh blueberries
2 tablespoons sugar
1	teaspoon grated lemon peel Sift together flour, the % cup sugar, the baking powder, and salt into mixing bowl. Make well in center of flour mixture. Combine milk, egg, and oil. Add all at once to dry ingredients. Stir quickly, just till dry Ingredients are moistened. Toss together blueberries and the 2 tablespoons sugar; gently stir into batter along with lemon peel. Fill greased 2% inch muffin pans % full. Bake in hot oven (400 degrees) for about 25 minutes. If desired, while muffins are still warm, dip tops in melted butter or margarine then in a little granulated sugar. Makes one dozen muffins.
SAUCY SPUD SURPRISE
Vz cup chopped onion % cup butter or margarine
3	tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon salt V* teaspoon paprika
1 V-i cups milk, scalded
1	cup shredded or grated sharp Cheddar cheese % cup sliced pitted ripe olives
3	to 3 cups diced or sliced cooked potatoes, about 2 pounds
1	cup coarsely crumbled Krispy Crackers. 8 double Boil potatoes in salted water in jackets until tender. Cool, peel and dice. Saute the onions in half the butter over moderate heat until transparent; do not brown. Mix the flour, sault and paprika. Stir into the onions and let simmer for about one minute. Stir in the milk and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Remove from heat, add cheese and stir until melted. Stir in olives and potatoes. Turn into a 5 to G cup casserole. Melt remaining butter and toss with crumbs. Sprinkle over top of casserole. Bake in pre-heated moderate oven, 350 degrees F, for 20 minutes.
WILTED LETTUCE SALAD
Old-fashioned wilted lettuce is still popular.
6	slices bacon, diced Leaf lettuce to serve about four people.
t tomato diced V4 cup green onion, sliced Zl teaspoon salt Vi teaspoon oregano Vi teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons vinegar
Fry bacon until crisp; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon fat. Tear lettuce into bowl; add tomato, onion and seasonings. Combine vinegar and bacon fat; bring to a boll. Toss with salad. Crumble bacon over salad.
BROILED TOMATOES
3	large or 6 small ripe tomatoes Salt and pepper, as desired
2	teaspoons butter or margarine
2	tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs
1. Wash tomatoes; cut off stem ends. Cut large tomatoes in 1 inch slices; cut small tomatoes in half crosswise.
2. Place cut side up on broiler rack. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Dot each slice with fat and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
3. Broil until tomatoes are soft and crumbs lightly browned, 5 to 7 min.
PEACH PIE
For 8 inch pie:
3	cups fresh sliced peaches % cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch % teaspoon cinnamon 1 or 2 teaspoons margarine, if desired.
Prepare unbaked pastry. Mix dry ingredients lightly with peaches in a bowl. Put filling into pastry-lined pan. Dot with fat, if desired. Top with second crust Bake at 400 degrees (hot oven) for 40 to 50 minutes, cm- until filling bubbles and the crust is golden brown.
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We thank Mrs. Carole Traven of Branch No. 50 for her conscience-jogging poem entiled, “On Growing Old.” It was read at one of their meetings and enjoyed very much by the members.
ON GROWING OLD
Lord, Thou knowest that I am growing older,
Keep me from becoming talkative and possessed with the idea that I must express myself on every subject.
Release me from craving to straighten out everyone’s affairs. Keep me from the recital of endless detail,
Give me wings to get to the point. Seal my lips when I’m inclined to tell of my aches and pains.
They are increasing with the years and my love to speak of them grows sweeter as time goes by. Teach me the glorious lesson that occasionally I may be wrong.
Make me thoughtful, but not nosey, helpful but not bossy,
With my vast store of wisdom and experience it does seem a pity not to use it all.
But Thou knowest, Lord, that I want a few friends at the end.
Good luck on the cooking and hope you are enjoying these last summer days. Fondly,	Hermine
No. 24, LaSalle, III. We extend our best wishes to all vacationing members and hope you all have a good time this summer. We, too, will dispense with meetings for the summer and when we resume in September you will be notified.
It will be important that you attend the fall meeting so we can decide the activities of the season, a-mong them, the Illinois-Indiana State Convention scheduled for our city.
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Petkus on the birth of a baby daughter. Mother is the former Judy Jasper.
Deepest sympathy to sister Anna. Planton grieving for her brother Louis Meznarič Condolences to sister Matilda Svitek who lost her father, Frank Zibert. Angela Mocnik also lost her father, Izador Berstajdes. May they rest in peace and our wishes to the bereaved.
Hospitalized is Jennie Krulc, Mary Savnik and home are now from the hospital are Emma Simkus and Agnes Bartley, Jennie Cigoli and Frances Tomazin. Best to all.
Angela Strukel Sec.
No. 26, Pittsburgh, Pa. — I am
sure all members will agree that our trip to Johnstown on June 30th waB very enjoyable. The weather was perfect and the bus was very comfortable. We went to Johnstown to celebrate State Convention Day. When we arrived we had a brief meeting followed by a tour when some of the members had the thrilling experience of riding on the incline. We came back to the church hall and the banquet was served. It was delicious. The members of Br. 88 really worked hard to prepare a banquet like we had. The members of Br. 2'6 thank you ladies for showing us such a good time.
We lost another member in June, Elisa Palicichio died on June 5th. We shall all miss Elisa — she attended our meetings. Our condolences to her husband Guy and all her family. May her soul rest in peace.
At present we have some members in the hospital: Magdalina Wi-dina at Shadyslde, Katherine Junic at St. Francis. Also get well wishes to Anna Flajnik and Mary Golobic who recently were in the hospital.
Best wishes to all our members — see you at the Meeting on Sept. 17th.
Ann Frankovic, secy.
No. 32, Euclid, Ohio — Notes —
We’re happy for Mary Grze, her son Anton Grze was promoted as captain in the police force. We congratulate Mary. This means a lot for his future success.
A reminder to all: June was our last meeting as July and August are
vacation months. We hope to see you in September on the 1st Tuesday.
We would like more new members to join us, the more the merrier. For future success, let’s work with our new president, Mary Bostian.
Best wishes.	Ann Tekavec
No. 33, Duluth, Minn. — Our meetings will again resume Augst 7th at 7:30 p. m. after the July recess, as many members were away on vacation. This will be an important meeting as plans will be made to attend Minnesoto Zveza Day at Nash-wauk in September by chartered bus. Because our bus is always near filled at the meeting, those of you who will be unable to attend, please call Pres. Frances Blatnik or one of the officers and place your reservations or you may be disappointed.
A wonderful evening in June was spent by GO members attending a group dinner at the Highland Club. Thanks to Thera Rukovina for making the fine arrangements.
Our branch was honored and proud, for the Slovenian Women’s Union Scholarship this year given to one of our members, Gary Peterangelo. We are sure the scholarship committee made a fine choice in their selection of our applicant. Gary is surely worthy of this award. Congratulations, Gary. His mother, Mrs. Mary Peterangelo is a member of' our branch.
United in bonds of Matrimony recently were Irene Picconatto, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Picconatto to Bob Mehre; Mary Smolnikar to Tom Long, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Smolnikar; Linda Hubbard to Tom HesUi, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Heski. All the mothers are members of our branch. We hope some day we will have the young brides as our members.
There are many members on the sick list confined at their homes. Mary Peterangelo had surgery at St. Mary’s Hospital but is now recuperating at home. May God shower His blessings on each and everyone and may your recoveries be Godspeed.
Hope to see you all Aug. 7th at the meeting.	Ann Podgoršek
No. 43, Milwaukee, Wis. — Our
summer meetings are at a standstill and everyone is enjoying their Sundays with their families and friends.
August 18th the Barbeque chicken picnic will be held at Rebernisek’s Club 36 and everyone is cordially invited but please purchase your tickets in advance from members. We must have the amount of chickens to be served In advance, so call yours truly or get a ticket. Adults $1.50 and children 75c. The members received questions and letters in the mail in regard to all events which will take place this year, so please
WED 60 YEARS!
fill them out and mail them back to me.
The state convention and 40th anniversary is the next event, to be held in September. All members are urged to attend so we can have a good representation. Tickets are a-vailable from the secretary.
Congratulations to the following members and their families, Mr. and Mrs. Seehafer, parents, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Marolt grandparents of John Kiel, who was recently married. Best wishes to the newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. J. Kiel.
Mr and Mrs. Donald Walsh are the proud parents of a new baby boy The grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Al Tratnik and Mr. and Mrs. F. W'alsh. To all three families, congratulations !
Several members and their families are on vacations and others planning; drive carefully and enjoy every minute. Mr. and Mrs. John Mohorko just arrived from Florida after a week’s visit with their son and family, and again left for a trip up North for another week’s vacation. Mr. and Mrs. F. Walsh are also relaxing and resting up North.
The Galluns and Schultas are enjoying their new homes, which they recently occupied. The best of luck to both families in the new environment.
The Fourth of July will be a memorable event for Father Joseph Gole, on his Silver Jubilee. The celebration took place at St. John the Evangelist church at 8500 W. Cold Spring Rd. Father Gole is a professor and doctor. He is a professor at Sacred Heart church in Hales Corner and celebrates Mass at St. John’s every Sunday.
Father Gole entered the church carrying a bouquet of beautiful red carnations, and with him were Msgr. Kunstelj from London, England, several other priests, his relatives, altar boys and young people dressed in “Narodna Noše”. The altar was beautifully decorated and the choir, under the supervision of Ernst Maj-henich, the organist, sang beautifully. They are to be congratulated for their lovely singing. Msgr. Kunstelj had the sermon in Slovenian, also congratulating Father Joseph Gole.
After Mass, a banquet was held in the church hall. The food was just too excellent to describe, plentiful and very tasty. After the ban quet, short congratulatory speeches were held by the different priests.
Father Gole was presented with several gifts, and In conclusion the parishioners congratulated him. Father thanked the guests.
Marsha Frangesh, daughter of Bill and Bev Frangesh was hospitalized at Columbia Hospital and again had surgery on her leg which is in a cast and will be for awhile. Just got
No. 46, St. Louis, Mo. — It is a
pleasure and privilege for us to honor Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hribernik on the 60th anniversary of their wedding, February 10, 1908. Joseph and Mary were blessed with 4 sons and two daughters, both of whom are now deceased. There are also 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Mary is from Vas Loke pri Moziri spodnjo Štajersko, Fara Maria Nazareth; Joe is from Fara Resica nad Mozerjem. They have lived at the same address, 3726 French Ct., for 50 years. Joe, who was a carpenter, retired at the age of 72.
Mary has been a member of our branch for 28 years, and is a sister of the late Mrs. Josephine Speck, who was also a member. We all join in wishing them continued happiness and good health.
Respectfully submitted by
Theresa Gabrjan
word Anne Konczal had surgery and is on her way to recovery. To these members and all other shut-ins a speedy recovery.
Congratulations to Ella Udovich whose son is taking the maratil step and to the newly weds. Ella, we hope you will contact the new prospective daughter-in-law!
To all August celebrants, congratulations and best wishes.
To the sick, speedy recovery.
Lastly, remember the picnic Aug. 18th at Rebernisek's Club 36.
Rose Kraemer, secy.
No. 50, Cleveland, O. — Our June meeting proved to be a very interesting one, as we had quite a bit to discuss. Mary Susnik was absent due to the illness of her brother who lives In Europe, so she went to see If she could be of any help. Let’s hope by the time this article goes to press, he is on the road to recovery. Sophie Posch is still convalescing in the hospital, and we all wish her a speedy recovery, so that she can attend our picnic meeting in August.
Ronald Glavan, son of our member Frances Glavan, Is seriously ill in Highland View hospital, with Multi-
ple Sclerosis, and we all PRAY that he gets well soon.
Agnes Trebar is home from the hospital and recuperating very nicely.
Steve Zagar, son of our member Jean Zagar, is contemplating a trip to the Altar with Ruth Zivick on Nov. 23, 1968, and we wish them all the happiness in the world.
Carole Traven and Fran Nemanich, made quite a few pot-holders that we intend to sell at the Bazaar in October. So, ladies get your fingers going on our sewing classes that are held at Frances Sietz’s home, and we’ll shock all the other branches that day. We have quite a few projects going at the time, and I’m sure that they’ll be finished by October.
My husband and I had the pleasure of attending the First Mass that was celebrated by Rev. John Yovko on May 26th at St. Yitus church, and words cannot describe the beauty of it all. At the reception that was held in the evening, we had to wait in line for approximately one hour—but it was well worth it, for he gave us each his blessing! To me, that blessing will last forever, as we knew John as a little boy, and to see him celebrate his First Mass, was the most beautiful thing in the world.
Theresa Komat couldn’t attend the last meeting as she was hospitalized, but is now up and around making everyone feel happy and gay.
My son, Robert who was convalescing at Walter Reed Hospital, in Wash., D. C., received many cards from our members, and wishes that, he could thank each and everyone personally, so I’m taking this time to say “Thank you ladies, as it did him a world of good.”
Angie Lube
No. 73, Warrensville Hts. O. Summertime but it is cold in Ohio. Some of our members are playing it smart and are vacationing in sunny California. Agnes Walters and husband are visiting their daughter. Kay Yuratovac’ daughters arc with their grandfather and Ann Yoger is with her daughter. Betty Bayus and son are taking a press tour to New York.
Margaret Franchini and sons went to Mexico to visit her mother. All other members are having a nice time on their vacations, too.
To our members having birthdays, have very happy ones.
Dorothy Hrovat had a leg operation and her son, Joe broke his leg. We hope they are on the mend and will be dancing around soon.
Last but important, please pay up your outstanding dues. Our secretary, Louise Epley must keep up your good standing but if there is no money, she cannot pay.
See you at our picnic on Sept. 9th and hope you all have a nice, safe summer.	B.	Bayus
VISIT TO TOP OF ROCKY MOUNTAINS
No. 66, Canon City, Colo. — The
members of Br. 92 at Crested Butte, Colo, were hostesses for our 8th State Convention on June 30th.
Mrs. Frank Plautz and yours truly boarded the chartered bus as it came up from Pueblo at 7:15 a. m.
We arrived in Crested Butte at 10:45 a. m. where we were met at. the church by the friendly people of that city.
High Mass was offered at the Queen of All Saints church at 11 a. in. with our Bishop Charles Bus-well of Pueblo being the celebrant.
Members, delegates and visitors attended Mass and received Holy Communion in a body.
At 12 noon, a meeting was held in the basement of the church by our State President, Anna Pachak.
Minutes of the 1967 Convention were read and approved. Each delegate representing her branch gave reports of their activities, meetings, etc. Letters of congratulations and messages were read. Meeting adjourned at 1 p. m.
Our banquet was held at Frank & Gal’s Restaurant. (Frank & Gal Starilca are former Canon City, Colo, residents.)
After a bounteous meal, the toastmaster Betty Spehar introduced the honored guests who were Bishop Charles Buswell of Pueblo, Father Friel of Gunnison who is also pastor of the Mission at Crested Butte and our state president, Anna Pachak.
No. 86, Nashwauk, Minn. So sorry you havn’t seen any reports from us in the last few months. The truth is that our attendance has not been up to par and nothing of any significance was done.
On Sunday May 23rd we had a special meeting in order to meet witli the State President, Barbara Rosan-dich of Ely who came with her sister, Mary M. Shikonya. Mrs. Rosandich gave us some very helpful hints and ideas and suggestions on things to do and plan for the coming State Convention to be held here in Nashwauk on Sept. 8th. Means of raising money were also discussed. A pot-luck luncheon was enjoyed after the meeting.
Our regular meeting was held Tuesday, May 25th with our usual scanty attendance. Your reporter was absent too, due to an unfortunate fall in which I injured my foot. At the Tuesday meeting more plans for the convention were discussed. Our former pastor, Rev. John Dolsina will be invited to say Mass for the Convention day.
President, Mary Zakrajšek served lunch and prizes for cards were given out to Hilda Denne and Pauline Stish.
Hope to see you all at the meeting in August. Anne Mazar, Reporter
Talks were given by our state president and Bishop Buswell who also asked the blessing and gave thanks before and after our banquet.
Dancing and visiting was enjoyed the rest of the day. So ended another successful State Convention — a fine job done by our Mrs. Pachak.
Thank you ladies of Crested Butte for inviting us to your city and for an enjoyable day. Thank you from all of us who were there. Thanks also to Frank & Gal for the delicious meal.
Our sister and secretary, Cecile Adamic had major surgery on her spine at the Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs in May. At this writing, she is doing as well as can be expected.
Sister Theresa Sustarsic is in the Skyline Nursing Home. She is doing Well but is lonesome. Sisters, if you can take time do run over to see her, she will really appreciate it.
Father Bonaventure Bandi, O.S.B. has returned to our parish after being up at Boulder. Happy to have him back.
All members who owe for dues, please send check or come to my home as I will take care of the dues until we see how Cecile will do or until we have our yearly election in December. To all our sick and shut in members, our love and prayers.
God bless all of you and best wishes for health and happiness.
Christine Konte, Pres.
No. 89, Oglesby, III. — The time is here to consider the officers for the next year and not wait until the last few days prior to the election. We have many faithful officers and members, but unforseen things may happen to interfere with further service.
In the past we have had good cooperation among the members who were willing to advise the new officers and the incumbents. This ia really appreciated when there is still time to do something about it. No advice is appreciated when it is too late for action, for then it becomes plain criticism.
The officers’ responsibility is not too difficult in our organization, but it is time consuming. One of the hardest duties of an officer is meeting the time schedule for meetings, reports and dues. If an officer forgets a deadline, she may even forget to attend a meeting!
Some of the members made and filled ditty bags to be sent to our servicemen overseas.
Once again our thoughts go out to all the sick members and to the shut-ins. Hope everyone is feeling better today.	Angela	Nico,	Reporter
No. 95, So. Chicago, Ml. — Our
Mother’s Day Party found a particularly receptive company of 85 members enjoying the program and festivities. My heart is full of praise and gratitude for many things, especially to Atty. Edward R. Vrdolyak for his presence and kind opening remarks to our Mother-of-the-Year and the use of the Croatian Hall, to the Choral Tones singing group who entertained us and to Evelyn Driscoll who volunteers to take care of our one a year money-making project year after year. My heart is full of praise to her. All the members with their loving generosity give me a thankful praise.
Last but not least to Sophie Bar-bich our outgoing Mother-of-the-Year of 1967; to Anna Plesha for the privilege of having her as our 1968 Mother-of-the-Year with her loving daughters and daughter-in-laws to spend a delightful evening to share and enrich and intensify our lives.
To Amelia and Doris Cuzella, Ann Sertich, Mary Nicksic, Julia Drzal and Mary Perkovich, for their concern of our party — the table setting. To the following members who have made the effort to prepare the marvelous dishes which our members are always ready to sit down and partake: Amelia and Doris Cuzella, Rose Mary Ca-cich, Shirley and Mary Duich, Mary Brezone, Julia Drzal, Marg. Innis, Matilda Quinn, Helen Golich, Mar* Mundger,, Helen Laski, Helen Price, Mary Nicksic, Mildred Poropat, Mary Perkovich, Ann Sertich, Helen Stewart, Diane Voynovich, Anna and Helen Plesha, Ann Carney, Ann Starcevich and Yours Truly. Cash donations: Ann Nelson and Helen Steward ($2) and Mary Barcevac and Katica Jako-vich ($1). The winners were: Phyllis Perico, Irene Bullock, Katica Jako-vich, Shirley Duich and Yours truly. Congratulations!
To climax the evening, each of our members was pinned with a carnation. I was especially pleased with the many guests who attended and I know we had fun participating in the short program and adding our medley of songs to the Mother’s Day theme.
We also welcomed two newcomers to our group, Helen Hoff and Gertrude Lee. May I again express my sincere thanks to all of the members.
Birthday greetings to the following who are celebrating during the sum mer months: JUNE: Anna Cavlovich, Mildred Hutnick, Mary Kozul, Mary Rezek, Barbara Sambol, Manda Sa-rich, Anna Starcevich, Victoria To-mich, Dolores Sambol, Mary Kostecka. Katica Jakovich, Manda Mazar and Helen Hoff. JULY: Louise Dichele, Mary Margaret Faron, Matilda Grepo, Anna Loncar, Mary Medonich, Milka Miljak, .Toane Paulich, Manda Nosich,
Mary Possedi, Sylvia Werene, Marge Krmpotich, Ann Matesevac( Cal.), Mary Jane Brezene, and Ann Polancic. AUGUST: Rose Ballock, Rose Dosen, Ann Kompare, Ann Kuehle, Bernice Golden, Matilda Martin, Mary Mati-jevich, Anna Nagoda, Ella Nosich, Anna Plesha, Mildred Poropat, Genevieve Ross, Katherine Rukavina, Mary Zelenika, Matilda Stevens, Olga Krmpotich, Eva Mlinarich, Emma Yergovich.
On our sick list we have Jennie Gaspar who is confined in Evergreen Gardens Nursing Home at 91st and Crawford; a word of cheer will be greatly appreciated. If there are any other members ill and hospitalized, unknown to me, may I extend good wishes for a speedy recovery.
In conclusion, with business matters tucked away for the summer months, we will return to our regular meeting schedule on Wednesday, Sept. 4th at 7:20 p. m. and discuss any suggestions and comments concerning the interests of our branch.
If you have had a birthday during the summer months, perhaps you will feel willing to bring a cake or some other	item of	refreshments.	We	are
most	anxious	to welcome all	of	our
members each month. Have a nice vacation and hope to see you all in Sept. Sincerely,	Mildred James
DEEPEST SYMPATHY
I am saddened by the death of our beloved member, Mary A. Sambol of 10702	Ewing Ave. She was	the	beloved	wife of	Ignatius, fond	mother
of Edward (Dolores) and Robert (Cathy) Sambol, and a dear grandmother of five. She was a splendid woman, with a big heart. This loved and loving wife and mother was also my friend and traveling companion. It was my privilege to know her through most of the years. She, combined with her charm and unlimited amount of energy and the highest integrity, her social personality and the generous instincts, will be missed not only by her family but by everyone in our branch.
Scarcely a heart that is filled with sorrow today has not at some time been lighthearted and filled with pleasure on the part of Mary Sambol.
May her soul rest in everlasting peace and may the Almighty grant solace and consolation to her beloved husband and the members of her grief-stricken family. Mildred James
No. 101, Bedford Heights, Ohio. —
Among our vacationers we have Lucille Picone and her traveling daughter, Luanne, who recently flew to Phoenix, Arizona, for a wedding. Prom there, they went to Las Vegas for three days to visit a nephew stationed in the Air Force. In Las Vegas, they really saw the town! On their trip, they also saw the Grand
Canyon. Luanne is quite a vacationer. She came home and two days later she went with her sister to Canada.
Sorry to hear that Mary Takacs is not feeling well. Hope this finds you much better. Betty Casplo was hospitalized recently. Sure was good to see her at the meeting, though! God bless you both!
That’s it for this month, gals!
Remember our Card Party, October 11th. Dorothy Matjašič, Reporter
Thanks from Mrs. Hajek
Dear Members:
What a beautiful and wonderful custom to choose a member as Mother of the Year! I was very surprised, happy and pleased to be chosen. Not being able to attend the dinner, all the ladies came to our home to make this wonderful presentation. Thank you so much. In my heart, each and everyone of you share this honor as “Mother of the Year.”
Stella Hajek, Br. 101
Bedford Heights, Ohio
No. 103, Washington, D. C. — The
sun shone brightly and white cirrus clouds moved lazily across the blue sky on Sunday, June 16th. A warm breeze occasionally reminded us that this was indeed a delightful day for a picnic —a picnic in which over 80 members, relatives and friends participated at Brighton Dam, Md.
Miss Helen Krotec and her guest, known to us all from previous activities as “Ray” arrived at the picnic area at 9:00 a. m. that they might reserve a special section for our group. They managed to carry 8 heavy picnic tables together, put up the badminton nets and archery set before the crowd arrived. Ray was a “busy bee” that morning and there was always something for him to do, from carrying all types of picnic items from the car to starting the fire in the huge stone fireplace.
At noon the crowd began to gather and soon the picnic festivities were in full swing. There were many new faces at this picnic and we hope that an occasion will soon arise where we can meet again.
Our refreshments chairman, Miss Freda Michelitch, must be complimented for her conscientious efforts in co-ordinating the luncheon menu and in procuring the many items necessary for this lavish picnic lunch. Those of you who were not able to attend, missed luscious morsels like klobase, potica and krofe. Mrs. Matilda Podborsek arose at 2:00 a. m. Sunday morning in order to make 144 of the most delicious krofe you have ever tasted; Mrs. Mary Michelitch sent dozens of cake donuts which were better than store
boughten donuts; the Antolin sisters baked fancy tea cookies; Mary Mejac prepared an excellent “sour” sauerkraut and her special bean salad; Helen and Ray combined a number of interesting ingredients that resulted in a delicious potato salad. Hot dogs, huge rolls, relishes, potato chips and iced carbonated beverages completed the elaborate picnic lunch. Everyone there was able to eat heartily as there was more than enough food.
To all those who assisted the chairman in this luncheon, an ap preciative note of thanks. Also, our appreciation to Conrad Mejac and Stanley Sustersic for their assistance. It was a joy to see oldsters and youngsters engage in the sports. Mrs. Antolin takes the prize as “Volley Ball Champion.” Ivanka tells us the secret of her success in volley ball comes from practice with her youngsters at home.
The final and culminating activity of the day was to have been an auction of “white elephants" with Mr. Miro Pregelj as auctioneer. I say that it “was to have been” because the sunshine and warm breezes made room for a threatening sky and within a short span of time, all was sold or packed away and the picnic unfortunately rained out. How unusually interesting and humorous it was to watch adults and children scurry underneath plastic table cloths and picnic benches as the rains came pouring down. There were a few brave souls who braved the wind and rain by running up the hill and across the park to the car — but how dripping wet those brave souls were when they finally found shelter in the car. When the thunderstorm subsided, the few remaining picnickers ventured forth with all of their belongings. Despite the unexpected, we hear that an enjoyable, but brief, time was had by all.
Birthday greetings are extended to those members celebrating in August. Among those are Junior Mariana Ze-bot 2nd; Ivanka Antolin, 12th.
Birthday	wishes	are also	sent	to
member, Ana Cernelc, who is undoubtedly	celebrating the	day	in
Europe. We hope	that the	25th	is
a specially happy one for a specially nice person.
Congratultions are sent to Major and Mrs.	Harold	Fleming	on the
birth of a blond, blue-eyed son, Paul Allen. This bundle of joy made his debut on May 9th and was a delightful Mother’ Day gift. We hope to see the little one soon, Elaine.
Rev. Ceglar, who has celebrated many Slovenian masses for our group, received his PHD in June Catholic University. This is a tremendous accomplishment and we extend our best wishes to Rev. Dr. Ceglar.
Studia Slovenica has published a-nother book in English entitled, FREDERICK BARAGA. It is an extremely Interesting book about the Slovenian Bishop who we hope will some day be canonized. If you have not ordered your copy, do so now. Eric Kovacic is distributing them in this vicinity.
Unlike most occasions, I write this article on my way to Slovenia a-board a TWA Jet. I can’t help but recalling the words of a song: “up, up and away, how beautiful, how beautiful to fly” . . .
But you will be reading this article when I have returned to America and perhaps then we can talk about “the jewel of the Adriatic”, lovely Slovenia.
Monthly meeting will be resumed in September at St. Columba’s Hall.
Till then, “May the burdens you carry be only light ones.”
Irene M. Planinšek
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR APRIL, 1968 FINANČNO PORODILO ZA MESEC APRIL, 1968
No. 105, Detroit, Mich. — “Oops” I was not on the ball again this last month — guess I am going to catch it again! Meeting was held at Ful-via Rosa’s house and 18 members were present. We opened the meeting with a prayer as always. Alice Becker did not attend; she had a very bad cold. I do hope she feels fine now. Rose Jamnick also did not come, she had to attend her grandson’s graduation, that also is important to us grandmothers. We had two birthdays in July, Ann McGee and our president Pauline Adamic. We have two more this month, Rose Jamnick and Gail Simon. In September we have three:	Josephine Kiser, Prances
Rovsek and Ann Karun. Best wishes and health to all of you and may you all enjoy many more birthdays to come! Donna, Alice Sheet’s granddaughter and our junior member brought her girlfriend along and she won the hostess prize, a very beautiful china cup and saucer. Now that was very nice, was it not?
A very happy birthday to Angeline Yevtich who had a birthday in July and Audrey Krulic who is one of our lovely new members. Now there is a girl with a very good personality, a very good bowler and a lovely big smile for everyone.
There were generous donations from Mary Zimmerman $1.00 and also Mrs. Josephine Kriser and Audrey Krulic. As I have mentioned in my previous articles. I’ll have to leave my paycheck when I attend our Sept. meeting at Pauline Adamic's house. This last meeting at Fulvia Rosa’s house was on a very hot day and I was informed that it was very cool and comfortable down in their paneled basement. A delightful lunch was served — much thanks to Fulvia.
Have an enjoyable summer everyone and may God watch over you!
Your Reporter, Stephanie
Branch	Assesment	Adult		Jrs.	Branch Assesment Adult Jrs.	
1	$ 98.80	172	59		83 10.90 21	—
2	144.05	353	155		84 27.0-5 64	2
3	150.35	264	162'		85 18.25 39	2
4	—	14	—	a	86 11.70 21	—
5	—	106	27	H	88 25.30 44	10
6	48.60	109	8		89 34.65 77	27
7	53.70	99	75		90 22.50 40	—
8	21.10	51	—		91 32.50 54	12
9	—	30	2		92 17.30 27	2
10	148.05	335	36		93 26.75 61	4
12	73.00	177	48		94 9.80 18	7
13	54.35	109	29		95 108.85 176	24
14	142.60	288	29		96 22.95 46	2
15	108.60	221	12		97 — 18	3
16	66.75	125	75		99 6.65 17	—
17	80.85	153	67		100 27.25 47	8
19	58.55	124	25		101 2-1.55 29	15
20	144.25	327	30		102 27	10 a
21	62.25	118	—		103 18.10 27	10
22	18.70	19			b	104 7.30 19	—
23	108.95	227	53		105 12.75 22	6
24	77.15	154	79		106 13.80 22	4
25	355.60	666	178			
						
26	44.20	101	12		Totals $3,923.80 8,368	2,301
27	—	57	3			
2J8	44.05	78	9		Asses, paid a Mai-; b Apr. May; c Jan.	
29	11.60	28	5			$3,923.80
30		18		a	Income: Assessments:	
31	47.35	97	29		Rent	165.00
32	70.80	118	106		Interests	1,323.70
33	114.35	188	129			
24	18.40	36	7		Total	$5,412.50
35	34.00	60	40			
37	—	24	3		Disbursements April, 1968	
38	52.10	139	—		Br. 1, Sheboygan, M. Copich	‘B’ $150.00
39	20.80	47	10		Br. 3, Pueblo, J. Smerajc	100.00
40	52.35	101	3		Br. 3. Pueblo, Mary Pavelič	100.00
41	89.65	220	32		Br. 10, Cleveland, M. Babuder 100.00	
42	22.95	48	—		Br. 16, S. Chicago, Ang. Burncic 100.00	
43	83.40	146	74		Br. 16, S. Chicago, A. Wolfgang 100.00	
45	22.20	49	7		Br. 17, West Allis, Mary Kopshe 100.00	
46	14.25	30	5		Br. 17, West Allis, Josie Hrovat 100.00	
47	55.70	111	31		Br. 23, Ely, Dorothy Vidmar 100.00	
49	—	34	—		Br. 2'5, Cleveland, J. Telban (Jr.) 100.00	
50	126.50	192	97		Br. 43, Milwaukee, M. Medovich 100.00	
51	7.25	15	—		Br. 64, Kansas City, L. Orešnik 100.00	
52	31.95	56	17		Br. 101, Bedford Hgts.,	
54	39.20	72	55		A. Strekal “B”	150.00
55	33.80	66	6		Zarja-The Dawn, April 24 pp. 1,579.94	
56	12.70	95	11		Salaries and administration	1,200,00
57	38.55	65	34		Midwest and Eastern bowling	
59	—	31	2		tourneys	618.00
61	—	10	—		Director Internal Revenue	741.68
62		30	—	a	Home office rent per month 75.00	
63	59.05	110	34	a	Electricity, fuel and repairs 144.69	
64	19.05	49	2	a	Telephone, office supplies	199.24
65	23.90	52	24		Miscellaneous and secretaries	
66	—	49	16		supplies	131.66
67	39.75	69	10			
68	—	59	17		Total	$6,090.21
70	—	14	3			
71	57.00	115	22		Ledger balance March, ’68	$517,466.60
72	11.20	27	n 6		Income in April, 1968	5,412.50
73	61.90	111	79			
74	—	35	2	c		$522,879.10
77	25.55	53	30		Disbursements in April ’68	6,090.21
78	—	26	15			
79	—	31	20		Ledger bal. April, 1968	$516,788.89
80	—	19	—			
81	16.15	30	—		Albina Novak,	Secretary
Marie Prisland
NERGAČEV ZAPISNIK
Saj poznate ljudi, katerim ničesar ni prav. Vedno nergajo in zabavljajo. Z nobeno stvarjo niso zadovoljni; vsako malenkost kritizirajo. Venomer iščejo napak in napakic, ko jih najdejo, so zelo veseli, če jih lahko raztegnejo in napravijo slona iz muhe. En tak negrač je pisal svoj dnevni zapisnik, ki se takole bere;
Pondeljek. — Pričel sem prvi dan v tednu še dokaj dobro. Zvečer sem šel v gledališče, kjer so predstavljali neko moderno igro, vsaj tako je bilo označeno, v resnici pa je bila igra napol srednjeveška. Poleg tega so peli pesmi, ki spadajo v leto 1920 in ne v 1968. Ko sem prišel domov, sem ravnatelju gledališča napisal ostro pismo.
Torek. — Spal sem dobro, a že pri zajterku se mi je dobra volja pokvarila. Jajček, katerega imam rad v mehko kuhanega, je bil mičkeno trd, pa v časopisu sem bral poročilo, da je naša žogometna skupina izgubila igro za štiri pojnte, v resnici je zgubila samo za tri. Takoj sem urednika ozmerjal.
Sreda. — Čuden dan. Ves dan nisem najdel ničesar narobe. Vse je šlo> nekam po redu in vendar vem, da to ni mogoče. Ko sem prišel domov in naravnal radio, sem Slišal govornika, ki je napravil slovnično napako. Takoj sem pisal radio postaji naj take ljudi ne nastavlja za govornike. Fejst sem jih sfiksal.
Četrtek. — Na cesti sem srečal dve ženski. Glasno sta govorili in krilili z rokami, kar se ne šika. Poučil sem ju, kako se morata obnašati. Nekateri ljudje res nimajo manir.
Petek. — Udeležil sem se koncerta. Igrali so Straussov valček. Ravnatelj pove, da je valček zložil Johann Strauss, a v resnici ga je Rihard Strauss. Ravnateljstvu sem pisal protestno pismo.
Sobota. — Moja gospodinja je postarna in sitna. Vedno me izprašuje, kdaj se bom oženil. Kako se naj oženim, ko pa z ženskami ni izhajati! Ko gospodinji to povem, sva si takoj v laseh, kar me veseli. Rad imam argumente.
Nedelja. — Šel sem v cerkev, a bil razočaran. Pridiga je bila predolga, duhovnik govoril pretiho, človek poleg mene je venomer pokašljeval, pevec na kora se je za eno noto zmotil, pa nekoliko hladno je bilo v cerkvi.
Radoveden sem, kaj mi prinese prihodnji teden.
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V	Ameriki imamo zdaj popolnoma novega zakonskega moža, ki svojemu očetu ni slcoro nič podoben — trdi The Ladies Home Journal.
Hišni gospodar se je silno spremenil v zadnjih 30tih letih. Po postavi je večji in bolj prikladen za vsako delo,
V	pričetku tega stoletja je oče žvečil tobak ter bil neodvisen gospodar v hiši, katerega je moralo vse poslušati. Kar je oče doma naredil je bilo, da je spal, jedel, bral časopis in morda nosil na prosto pepel iz peči. Mati je vzgajala otroke in vodila gospodijnstvo. Vse to je zdaj drugače. Moderni mož je vse kaj drugega. Takega moža še ni bilo v zgodovini. Ni čuda, da žene vsega sveta Amerikankam zavidajo njih može.
Današnji mož se zanima za vse pri hiši. Z ženo gre v trgovino nakupiti potrebščine, pomaga ji izbrati pohištvo in zavese. Kuhinja ni več ženino kraljestvo. Z modernimi pripomočki današnje dobe, zna zakonski mož pripraviti najboljše kosilo. Žena tudi ni več edina vzgojiteljica otrok. Oče zna pogreti mleko, pomiti steklenico,
natakniti cucelj ter previti otroka. Ponoči vstane, če otrok joka. Posluša in tudi upošteva nasvet žene, ki ima z njim iste pravice.
Novodobni mož zna vse! Napelje elektriko, popravi ledenico, vpostavi lijak, naredi omaro, pobarva sobe in dene streho na hišo. Zna izbrati umetno sliko, obesiti zagrinjala, skuhati zajterk, speči stejk, izbrati ženi obleko ter ji svetovati novo pričesko . . . Res, srečna in zavidanja vredna je sodobna ameriška žena!
Ko sem gornje vrstice pisala sem se spomnila svojega lastnega mladega zakonskega življenja. V stanovanju, kamor sva se z možem po poroki vselila, ni bilo vode napeljane; morala sem jo prinesti od zunaj. Ker je pri pranju treba mnogo vode, se je moj mož — čisto sam od sebe — ponudil, da bo vodo nanosil. Opravil pa je to delo ponoči, da ga sosedi niso videli, ker bi se iz njega silno norčevali. Tiste čase je namreč — vsaj v Sheboyganu — med možakarji veljalo pravilo, da moževemu dostojanstvu in ugledu silno škoduje če bi “ON’ opravljal žensko delo. In žensko delo je bilo pranje.
Z leti so se spremenila mnenja in tudi naši možje. Nič več jim ni “izpod čast” pomagati ženi pri delu. Pa še kako so pripravni!
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Američanke so se dvignile napram TV programom, ki podajajo slike z uboji in raketirstvom, ki škodujejo o-troški vzgoji.
McCall magazine piše:— “Američanke smo site črne oblasti, bele oblasti študentovske oblasti, te in one o-blasti, zato bomo uporabile najmočnejšo oblast na svetu “ŽENSKO OBLAST”. Uporabile jo bomo v prid svojim otrokom in v prid vsemu človeštvu s tem, da bomo zaprle svoj televizor takoj, ko' pridejo na program slike, ki ponižujejo naš spol in povišujejo uboje in raketirstvo ter ta ukrep sporočile TV uradom kot so, ABC, CBS, NBC. Otrokom ne bomo kupovale igrač, ki predstavljajo puške in revolverje ter trgovcu povedale, zakaj jih boj kotiramo. To in SAMO TO bo pomagalo, ko zadenemo profit pri prodaji teh stvari.”
Vsaka pametna žena mora ta nastop odobravati. Pridružimo se tudi me!
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V dobi inflacije:
Moj Žan je imel rojstni dan. Hotela sem mu za darilo pokloniti lepo kravato. V trgovini sem izbrala primerno. Pogledam na ceno — 15 dolarjev. Žan je brez kravate.
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V	Meadowlandsu, Pennslyvanla, ima Zveza aktivno podružnico št. 10G. Vodstvo kot članstvo je vedno na delu z lepimi programi. Podružnico je 24, maja 1948 z 26 čla nicami ustanovila državna predsednica Mary Tomsic iz Strabane, ki je tudi predsednica podružnice št. 71 v tem mestu.
Podružnici k 20-letnici iskreno čestitamo, ustanoviteljici pa izrekamo lepo priznanje in zahvalo za njeno delo.
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ljubljanski list je prinesel naslednji predlog:
“Sodim v tisto vrsto državljanov, ki nimajo svojih avtomobilov. Večinoma sem navezan na potovanje z železnico. Skoraj vsakikrat pa se zgodi, da v kupeju nekateri potniki neženirano sezujejo čevlje in tako še bolj zasmradijo že itak slab zrak.
Mnenja sem, da bi skupnost ŽIP lahko tako početje prepovedala oziroma predpisala, da mora potnik, če sezuje čevlje, imeti copate. Prav gotovo bi tak ukrep ne škodoval našemu ugledu.
Predsednik Turističnega društva.
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Prileten farmer je prišel v mesto in vstopil v nek hotel.
V čakalnici je videl, da je neka stara žena vstopila v dvigalo, minuto zatem so se vrata odprla in ven je prišla lepa, mlada žena. Farmer je vzkliknil: “Le zakaj nisem moje stare sem pripeljal, da bi se tako naglo spremenila.”
p. Klaude Okorn, O.F.M.:
TVOJ OBRAZ TE RAZODEVA
Vsak človek kaže svojo dušo na obrazu. Zakaj je obraz otroka tako ljubezniv, tako lep, tako očarljiv?
Otrok ne pozna še nobene hudobije, njegov obraz nam kaže lepoto duše, kakršna je prišla iz Stvarnikovih rok, iz katere je sv. krst zbrisal svoje sledove v otrokovo dušo in s tem tudi na njegov obraz. Le oglejte si železniških postajah, na avtobusnih postajah, v vlakih, v avtobusih v dvoranah in tudi v cerkvi. Kdor ume brati z obrazov ljudi, ta bo odkril marsikaj nenavadnega.
Na obrazu je napisano ali je človek rastel pod soncem ali v viharju in nevihtah. Tam je napisano ali je v njegovem življenju gospodovalo veselje ali strah, trdota in revščina, zadovoljstvo ali žalost, revščina ali bogastvo, dobro ali slabo.
Ali je mogoče, da bi človek, ki se čuti varnega v naročju nebeškega Očeta ter se zaveda, da je kot božji otrok podoben Bogu, ne kazal veselega obraza ali vsaj zadovoljstva, da živi življenje po božji volji.
Kmalu po vojni je neka športnica vprašala nekega župnika: “Gospod župnik, ali vas smem nekaj vprašati?” “Prosim”, je odgovoril župnik.
"Imam navado, da se ob nedeljah postavim pred vašo cerkev in opazujem ljudi, ki hodijo ven in noter. Vašo vero poznam. Vi katoličani verujete, da se daritev na Kalvariji nekrvavo obnavlja na vaših oltarjih. Verujete, da je Kristus v tabernaklju pričujoč. Če je to res in če se s to božjo jedjo hranite, potem nosite Boga v sebi in zaradi tega morate tudi drugače gledati v svet. A jaz nič tega ne vidim na vaših obrazih. Vi gledate prav tako dolgočasno v svet kakor drugi.”
Kako je župnik spodbil ta očitek nam ni znano.
Le dvoje je rešnično. So kristjani katerih oči razodevajo srečo duše, ker se zavedajo zveze z Bogom; na njih obrazu ni sledu zagrenjenosti, ampak zadovoljstvo in sproščenost. So pa tudi ljudje, ki se sicer imenujejo kristijane pa žive tako kot pogani in njih obraz izraza dvom in razdvojenost duše.
Učitelji duhovnega življenja zelo priporočajo dnevno premišljevanje. Človek naj bi pri tem duhovnem delu vsaj za nekaj trenutkov pozabil na vsakdanje skrbi ter se globoko zamislil v vprašanja, ki se nanašajo na večnost. Zato bomo kaj lahko razumeli, zakaj nas cerkev najmanj enkrat na teden, v nedeljo, vabi v svoj tihi hram. Postavlja nas pred božji obraz in pogled na ta obraz vtisne tudi našemu obrazu nekaj potez svojega miru.
ZAPISNIK DRŽAVNE KONVENCIJE ZA OHIO & MICH.
Konvencija se je vršila 26. maja 19G8 v Slovenskem Narodnem Domu v Newburgu, Ohio. Sejo je odprla neumorna državna predsednica, Mary Bostian ob 2:30 popoldne z molitvijo za dober začetek in dober uspeh zborovanja. Mary Bostian je naprej čestitala podr. št. 15 k proslavi 40. letnice obstoja dobrega delovanja podružnice. Pozdravila je tudi vse odbornice in delegatinje.
Za tem je poslala čestitke glavne preds. Toni Turek, ki je gorko pozdravila vse članice in delegatinje ter čestitala št. 15 ob 40 letnici ustanovitve in jim želela napredek v bodočnosti.
Preds. podr. 15, Mrs. Lindičih in tajnica Prances Novak se navdušeno zahvalita obornicam in članicam za lepo in veliko udeležbo.
Nato so bila prebrana pozdravna pisma od častne preds. Marie Prisland, ki čestita k proslavi, enako tudi pismo drž. preds. za Penna., Mary Tomšič. Marie Beck, zapisnikarica prebere zapisnik lanske konvencije v Bar-bertonu, naprej v slovenskem, nato pa v angleškem jeziku. Nekatere članice so se namreč izrazile, da ne razumejo slovenščine.
Navzoče so bile delegatinje naslednjih ohijskih podružnic: štev. 6 — 3, 14 — 3, 25 — 5, 32 — 9, 41 —5, 42 —
3,	50 — 6. Sledeče pa niso bile zastopane: št. 10, 21,' 40, 49, 51, 54, 57, G2, 68, 73, 94, 101, 105.
Zastopnica št. G, poroča, da so imele zelo lep program in lepo udeležbo na Materinski proslavi. Odbornica št. 14 sporoči da bo njihova podr. imela card party v jeseni, dne 20. oktobra in vabi, k veliki udeležbi. Poroča tudi, da so imele lep Materinski dan z veliko navzočnostjo članic. — Delegatinja št. 15 pove, da imajo 200 članic.
Mesec maj je posvečen živini in umrlim članicam. V zadnjih petih letih so izgubile 13 članic.
Zastopnica št. 25, Mrs. D. Strniša poda lepo in zanimivo zgodovino podr., ki je bila organizirana 28. nov. 1928, s 50 članicam a danes jih imajo nad 800 članic in ravno sedaj so pridobili 8 novih. Izvolile so mlado pod-preds., seje so vedno lepo obiskane, najbolj pa v maju, ko izvolijo kraljico. Letos bodo praznovale 40 letnico z slavnostnim banketom v oktobru, čestitam vam, Mrs. Sterniša za ta velik uspeh. Od prvih 50 članic jih še živi 9. (Mrs. Strniša je moja dolgoletna prijateljica, odkar smo leta 193G potovale v Evropo).
Št. 32 v Euclid je vesela, ker imajo za preds., našo drž. preds., Mary Bostian. Prejšnja preds. Mrs. Potokar
je sedaj častna preds. Pod vodstvom Mrs. Bostian imajo veliko aktivnosti, saj Mary je kakor pridna čebelica, ki vedno misli le za napredek Zveze. V tem letu so Izgubile eno članico. — Za tem je prišla na vrsto delegatinja št. 41, ki poroča da so njihove seje dobro obiskane, žal so izgubile že 3 članice.
Št. 42 poroča, da enkrat na leto spečejo in dajo na prodaj pecivo, potice, strudel, kar pomaga blagajni. Podr. ima dober napredek in za Božič naredijo božičnico. — Jennie Pugelj od št. 47 pove, da imajo 147 članic in da ena tretjina vedno pride na seje.
Naša aktivna preds. št. 50 Frances Sietz, ima nešteto idej, kako naredimo zelene dolarje. Pod njenim vodstvom je članstvo aktivno in tudi taki, ki se včasih ne zanimajo, se zbude. V maju so bile počaščene matere, ki imajo otroke v božjem poklicu. Vsaka je dobila lep šopek in pesmi so bile deklamirane. Pripravlja se sedaj slovenska igra “Nevesta iz Amerike” in vabi se vse na prireditev, ko bodo	pripravljene.	Zgubile so	2 članice,
pridobile pa 10	in	poroča tudi,	da bodo dne	13. oktobra
imele bazar in vsaka članica bo naredila nekaj za uspeh priredbe.
Toni Turek, gl. preds. poroča, da se je odzvala povabilu in se udeležila prve sv. maše Rev. John Vovko, ki je sin naše čla. Louise Vovko Vse je bilo zelo lepo. Vabi in prosi,	da	bodo podr.	imele boljše	uspehe, če
bodo odbornice	aktivne. Ob tej priliki tudi	pove, kale o
so sorodniki pokojnih članic	zadovoljni,	da	kropiti	in
se udeležimo pogreba.
Za seje združenih podr. je veliko zanimanja. — Obenem ponovno zaprosi za denarno podporo za slovensko kapelo v Washingtonu, D. C.
Priporoča se, da se udeležimo drž. konvencije za Penna, dne 30. junija v Johnstown,	Pa.
Sledil je prizor v spomin umrlim članicam. Kadets Marie Prisland so prižgale svečke in članstvo je molilo za umrle sestre.
Seja je bila zaključena ob 4:35. Drž. preds. se zahvali št. 15 in vsem delegatinjam. Sledila je okusna večerja in po večerji so zazveneli glasovi pevskega zbora “Dawn”, zatem pa je izvrstna godba igrala za ples. Ljudstvo je bilo veselo in zadovoljno.
Pozdrav in blagoslov vsem	krajevnim	odbornicam	in
članstvu do prihodnje letne konvencije. Kraj in čas bo določen pozneje. Vaše zapisnikarica,	Marie	Beck
DOPISI
Št. 3, Pueblo, Colo. — Drage so-sestre, vsem želim, da bi zdrave uživale lepe in tople letne dneve, saj vsi potrebujemo razvedrila, zlasti v sedanjih časih, ko se vsi sprašujemo kaj nam bo prinesla bodočnost. To dokazuje tudi grozna smrt priljubljenega Roberta Kennedyja. Nevoščljivost se še vedno pase med nami in bo ostala, saj to je prirojeno človeški naravi. Pokojni je bil zmožen diplomat, veliko si je prizadeval za končanje vojne v Vietnamu. Bodi mu blag spomin.
V mesecu maju so umrli soprogi naših čla.:	Ludvig Muhic, Joseph Perše in Joseph Škrjanec, ki je umrl nenadoma od srčne kapi. Vsi so bili mirne narave in dobri gospodarji svojim družinam. Umrla je tudi mati naše članice, Mary Novak. Hčerka je M. Ursich. Pokojno je bolezen mučila dolgo let. Umrl je tudi John Zbačnik, oče Dorothy Zakrajšek. Pokojni je dočakal častitljivo starost. Naj mu ostane blag spomin! Takoj drugi dan po smrti J. Z. je umrl Frank Skul, st. Tudi on je bil starosta naselbine. Njegova hčerka Johana Margison, je naša članica. Vsi žialujoči preostali naj prejmejo naše sožalje. Pokojni so zaspali in ne vzdramijo jih več naše solze. Naj njihove duše uživajo srečo in veselje, saj tudi mi pridemo za njimi.
V bolnišnici se zdravijo Mary Kočevar iz Bohmen St. in Mary Kastelic, obe so dobile poškodbe pri padcu.
Anne Skender se je morala podati na operacijo, Frances Chorak pa leži v bolnišnici, mesto, da bo šla na na-meravno potovanje v domovino, pa jo bolezen drži v bolniški sobi.
Vse smo vesele, da sta naše glavne odbornice Albina Novak in Josephine Železnikar na poti okrevanja.
Veselo smo sprejele v našo podr. novo pristoplo, Žita Jakseda, ki je hčerka pokojne M. Pavlovec.
Vsem tistim, ki ste na obisku domovine Slovenije, želimo veselo potovanje ter nad vse srečni povratek. Iz naše naselbine so odšli: Valentine Udovich, ki ima 17 vnukov, 2 hčerki in 2 sina pri naši podr., Mareta Li-pich in hčerka Rose Grahek. Anica Stanich in 2 sinčka ter prijatelj naše Zveze, John Klančer. Izročite vsem naše pozdrave. Vsi omenjeni so potovali s poslovanjem naše gl. tajnice, Albine Novak.
Moje sožalje Mary Tomsic ob smrti sestre Antonije Šekinc, ki je preminula v Strabane, Pa.
Še vedno se nadaljuje zbirka za kapelo v Wash., D. C. Vsaki dar bo hvaležno sprejet.
Kuharske knjige imam na rokah.
V junijski Zarji je bilo pomotoma zapisano, da je Mary Stravje darovala $15 za kapelo v Wash., pravilno je $5.
Vse najlepše pozdravlja,
Anna Pachak
(’OKITITE, DRAGE SESTRE!
Čas kampanje se hitro j pomika li koncu.
Gotovo imate sorodnico 1 ali znanko, ki l)i pristopila ! če bi jo vprašale.
J Nagrade so lepe — za j posamezno delavko — in j za podružnico
DO 31. OKTOBRA KAMPANJA “NOVE DOBE” ZVEZE!
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Št. 19, Eveleth, Minn. — Najprvo bom poročalo o seji v maju, katere se je udeležilo lepo število članic. Praz-ovale smo Materin dan. Pričele smo z običajnimi obredi in nato smo se vsedle okrog lepo okinčane mize. Sestri Pollack in Menart sta se posebno trudili, da je bilo vse v lepim redu. Na sredi mize je bil lep kejk in kip Matere Božje s prižganimi svečami. Na kejku je bil napis: “Čestitke vsem materam!” Darovala ga je naša vrla zapisnikarica sestra Sterle. Potem so prinesle na mizo krofe, katere je napekla sestra Menart in sestra Pollack pa v lepih formah jello; sestra Angeli okusne flancate; sestra Zadkovich krasno torto, sestra Erklautz pa prav dobre kukise. Da ni manjkalo kave in sendviče ter gorkega sirovga štrudlja, za to sem pa jaz poskrbela. Vsaka je dobila tudi majhen spominček na Materni dan. Med navzočimi je bilo veselo raz položenje in smo tudi prepevale lepe pesmi. Izražene so bile čestitke lil želje, da bi v zdravju dočakale še mnogo obletnic tega pomenljivega praznika. Spomnile smo se vseh bolnih sosester katerim ni bilo mogoče priti med nas. Z molitvijo smo se spomnile tudi umrlih članic. Še enkrat prav lepa hvala sestra Sterle za krasen spominski kejk. Prav prisrčna hvala vsaki posebej in vsemsku-paj, ki ste darovale i se udeležile. Nekatere so tudi prispevale za ročno blagajno. Zbralo se je tudi $15.00 za slovensko kapelo v Washingtonu. Darovale sosestre Bizlaj, Kvaternik, Simetowski in Brascugli, glavna predsednica sestra Toni Turek bo zelo vesela darov v ta plementi namen.
Prihodnja seja bo v avgustu. Čas bo poročan na radijo in v lokalnem časopisu. Prosim, da se udeležite, ker se bo treba pomeniti o potovanju v Nashwauk, kjer se bo letos vršil državni Zvezin dan.
Ravno sem prejela telefon, da je sestra Mary Brank v Virginia bolnišnici. Sprejmi naše tople želje, draga Mary, za skorajšno okrevanje.
Globoko sožalje izražamo sestri Goritchan in družini nad izgubo ljubega. moža, očeta, v najlepši starosti
53 let. Poleg žene je zapustil tri hčere, ki so naše članice in dva sinova. Težka je bila ločitev toda dobri zemljan je prestal svoje trp ljenje. Naj mu bo lahka ameriška gruda.
Vsem graduantom želim vso srečo, da bi vsak dosegal svoj cilj in si s tem izboljšal svojo bodočnost.
Letos je šlo veliko članic in njihovih družin na potovanja po Ameriki in v stari kraj. Da bi se vsi srečno vrnili je naša največja želja. Na povabilo sina in družine sva se s soprogom Tonetom podala z avtomobilom na zapad. Spominov je mnogo na zanimivo potovanja, kar bom poročala prihodnjič.
Vsem članicam in prijateljem po Minnesoti kličem: Na veselo svidenje na Zvezin dan v Nashwauk 8. septembra. S prisrčnimi pozdravi,
Mary Lenich, tajnica
Št. 20, Joliet, III. — Izgubile smo dobro članico, Jennie Bambich iz N. Hickory St., ki je umrla v starosti 75 let. Bila je eno leto bolna doma in v bolnišnici. Zapušča 3 sinove, več vnukov in drugih sorodnikov. Pokojna je bila odbornica in članica raznih organizacij. Njen pokojni soprog Frank, je bil svoj čas zlatar, tudi hčerka Jennie je umrla pred njo. Članice so molile ob njeni krsti in na zadnji poti so jo> spremljale odbornice, Jo Muster, Emma Planinšek, Olga Ancel in Josephine Erjavec.
V	automobilski nezgodi je bila naša “popularna mati podružnice”, Frances Ukovich na potu v Ottawa. Dobro, da ni bilo večje poškodbe m njo in njene spremljevalke. — V bolnišnici je bila tudi naše Frances Bottari, ki se sedaj zdravi na domu. Catherine Suhodolec, je sedaj v A-mericana, dalje Mary Dolinšek iz Bluff St. in Mary Mance iz Highes Ave., Lockport. Vsem želimo hitrega ozdravljenja.
čla. Ida Ranzinger, se je s parnikom United States Lines odpeljala za stalno v staro domovino kjer Ima brata in mnogo sorodnikov. Tu je bila 17 let in ji jo pred 10 meseci umrl mož Martin. V Sloveniji pa jo že težko čakajo brat in sorodniki, ki so jo vabili tja. Želimo ji, da bi se po tolikih letih zopet lepo privadila v Sloveniji, toda v slučaju, da bi hrepenenje po Ameriki se zopet vzbudilo v srcu, se pa bo vrnila, ker ji je pot odprta nazaj med znance.
Te dni so šle na obisk v Slovenijo, preds. Ema Planinšek in sicer drugič in hčerka Irene, prvič. Gotovo se jima bo tam dopadlo. Želimo vsem potovalcem srečno pot.
Blagajničarka Jo. Sumlc je kot de legati n ja za Eagles zastopala tukajšnjo podružnico na državni konvenciji v Chicagu. Nadalje so na drž. konvenciji od tukaj mladino zastopali, Philip Pucel in Nadine Ancel.
Lepe pozdrave.
Josephine Erjavec
ZAHVALA ZA UDELEŽBO IN POSTREŽBO NA PENNA. DNEVU
Št. 71, Strabane, Pa. — V nedeljo dne 20. junija smo se s polnim bu-som odpeljali iz Pittsburgha na državno konvencijo in Penna. Zvezin dan v Johnstown. Domača podr. št. 88 je bila gostiteljica.
Vreme je bilo prav lepo in vožnja zelo prijetna, saj so vse članice res vesela družba, ki so prepevale naše lepe pesmi. Hvala Mrs. Trontel in Mrs. Godina, ki sta tako lepo skrbele, da nam ni bilo niti en trenutek dolg čas, ampak je zgledalo, da smo na pikniku in ne na busu. Tudi z osebnimi automobili so šle iz Strabane in Meadowland, tako, da je bila udeležba prav povoljna. Postrežba je bila tudi nadvse dobra. Hvala lepa preds. Mrs. Kuzma in vsem članicam, ki so imele vse tako lepo urejeno. Vsaka udeleženka je dobila pri krožniku lepo darilce vseh raznih barv, da je miza izgledala kot bi imela venček.
Ob 2 uri popoldne se je pričeta
seja. Mrs. Kuzma je pozdravila navzoče in se zahvalila za udeležbo. Prečitan je bil zapisnik zadnje seje in ker zapisnikarica Mrs. Klemenčič ni bila navzoča, je zapisnik pisala Mrs. Joco.
Posebna zahvala za poslane čestitke od gl. taj. Albine Novak, Mrs. Marie Prisland in Mrs. Anna Pachak.
GL preds. Mrs. Turek je lepo govorila o napredku S.Ž.Z. in o delu za slovenska kapelo, ki bo postavljena v Washingtonu, D. C. Hvala vama Mr. in Mrs. Turek, ker se tako zanimata in delata za to važno spominsko kapela. Hvala Vama tudi za obisk na našem dnevu. Mr. Turek je tudi ob tej priložnosti dobil nekaj darov in tudi podr. št. 88 je darovala $35 za kapelo. Kje se bo vršil Zvezin dan prihodnje leto, bom poročala drugič.
Imam tudi žalostno novico. Kakor sem pisala zadnjič, je dne 3. junija
umrla 45 let stara hčerka moje sestre in nisem slutila, da bo njena mama, moja sestra Antonia Senkinc, umrla 3 dneve za hčerko, to je dne C. junija. Tako, da so hčerko odpeljali na pokopališče, mater pa na njeno mesto v pogrebni zavod. Dobila je srčni napad. To je izredno hud udarec za družino. Mož je umrl pred več leti in za njo žalujejo 3 sinovi, 2 hčere, več vnukov, en brat,
3	sestre, ena v Sloveniji. Njeno dekliško ime je bilo Kirn in doma je bila iz Koritnic, Vencova. Bila je članica naše podružnice od začetka.
Lepa hvala članicam za molitev na predvečer ob krsti in za udeležbo na pogrebu, kakor tudi za mnogo cvetlic in sv. maš ter sožalne karte, kakor tudi za vse kar ste dobrega storile. Draga sestra, tako na hitro si nas zapustila, da ne moremo verjeti, da je resnica. Počivaj mirno in večna luč naj ti sveti. Mary Tomsic, preds.
Št. 21, West Park, Ohio. — Najprej vse članice najlepše pozdravljim in želim, da bi vesele in zdrave uživale lepo poletje.
Naša članica, ses. Anna Pivek se je podala v Slovenijo na obisk ter ji vse članice želimo srečno rajžo, sestra Ančka. Prav vse smo tudi vesele, da se je tako dobro počuti in da se je lepo pozdravila.
Pri naši podružnici Slovenske Ženske Zveze gre vse prav lepo naprej in upam, da vas najde ta moj dopis zdrave in vesele.
Ses. Antonia Estanič se je tudi podala na obisk rodne Slovenije ter ji vse želimo prijetne počitnice, ljubo zdravje in srečni povratek.
Pri naši družini smo imele kar tri ohceti:	moj grandson Willie Kave,
moja granddaughter Sharen Diekman in vnukinja Bernadette Brejda. Sharen in njen mož sta šla na Havaje, ker je on v vojaški službi. — Vsem želimo, naj jih Bog blagoslavlja.
Vsem, ki ste šle na obisk domovine Slovenije, želim ljubo zdravje in veselo vrnitev zopet na vaše domove.
Pozdravlja vse.
Frances Kave, zapisnikarica
Št. 25, Cleveland, O. — Malo pozno poročam od naše majniške seje, katero smo, kakor vsako leto svečano praznovale. Po seji smo imele Materinski dan ob lepo okinčanem Marijinim kipom na častnem mestu.
Vsaka članica je dobila listek na katerega napiše svoje ime in potem enega potegnemo in tista je potem kraljica pri podružnici za eno leto.
To leto je ta čast doletela našo pridno Mrs. Mary Hace iz Bonna, ki je naša kraljica do 1969. Vse smo
bile vesele, ker je naša dolgoletna članica in hčerka Mrs. Williams je tudi naša članica. — Zahvala vsem našim dobrim članicam, ki so toliko nanesle dobitkov in jestvin, da je prišlo 56 dol. v našo blagajno. Smo pa darovale našim novomašnikom, Father A. Sršen in Father J. Vovko. Prav lepa hvala vsem, ki ste pomagale na en ali drugi način. Bog plačaj vsaki posebej.
Prosim, vse naše sestre, da bi kaj novih pridobile za našo 40 letnico, saj vidite kako nam jih smrt pobira.
V	zadnjih tednih smo izgubile kar 5 članic in to so: Amelia Hrovat, Mary Urbas, Rose Konečnic Poun, ona je bila naša ustanoviteljica in prva podpredsednica, Frances Jančar, Mary Hrastar, vse naše dolgoletne članice in dobre za našo podružnico. Naša podr. je bila ustanovljena s 50 članicami, pa od teh jih živi samo še 5 čl.: Mary. Brodnik, Mary Peterlin, Mary Modic, Jennie Zigavec, Mary Sebench Zupančič, Dorothy Strniša, sedanja zapisnikarica in 17 letna blagajničarka od začetka. Vsem želim, da bi dočakele zlati jubilej.
V	naši cerkvi sv. Vida se je poročila naša čla. Miss Margaret Svaj-gar z Mr. O. Selan. Želimo jima o-bilo božjega blagoslova v skupnem življenju.
Naša dobra čla. Mrs. Pauline Stamp-fel je še vedno na bolniškem listu. Pauline, vse tvoje članice in prijateljice ti želimo hitrega zdravja, da bi zopet prišla med nas na seje, ker te zelo pogrešamo. Želim tudi drugim članicam, ki ste bolane, ljubega zdravja. Bog vas blagoslovi in lepo pozdravljene na seji 12. augusta.
Mary Otoničar
ZLATA POROKA
Mr. in Mrs. Anton Zallnick
Zahvalna maša za zlatoporočenca Mr. in Mrs. Anton Zallnick, 1058 E. 72nd St. Cleveland, Ohio je bila darovana v cerkvi sv. Vida v začetku leta.
Mrs. Anna Zallnick je prišla na Eveleth, Minn. leta 1913. Mr. Zallnick je pa prišel v Sparta, Minn. leta 1914. Poročena sta bila 18. januarja, 1918 po pokojnem župniku Antonu Leskovec. V družini so se rodili trije sinovi, Anthony, Joseph in Frank. Vsi so si s pridnostjo ustanovili svoje domove. Vnuk Anthony je graduant Mornariške akademije v Annapolisu.
Iskrene čestitke in želje, da bi dočakali še mnogo let družinske sreče in božjega blagoslova.
V	Cleveland so se naselili leta 1928. Mrs. Anna Zallnick je zvesta članica podružnice št. 25.	M. O.
Št. 26, Pittsburgh, Pa. — Po dolgem času se zopet oglašam, ker me vedno kdo vpraša zakaj nič več ne napišem od našega Pgh. Pa. Je res toliko stvari dogodilo v tem času.
Midva z možem sva obiskala sina Edwarda in njegovo družino, ki živijo v North Carolina ter smo se prav dobro imeli črez božične praznike in novo leto. Zaradi izredne razdalje, se bolj redko vidimo in posebno naši vnuki so zelo veseli ko pridemo. Nato smo se podali v New Port Richy, Fla., da si ogledamo to lepo deželo. Šli smo tudi v Tampa, kjer so nas naši prijatelji Mr. in Mrs. John Iva-nich že pričakovali in smo se skupna odpeljali na njihov dom v Port Richy. Bili sme res lepo presenečeni nad lepoto narave. Drevesa so polna pomaranč in grozdja, jagod, lepa solata, ter vsakovrstno cvetje. Tudi v St. Petersburgh in Clearwater smo obiskali nekaj slovenskih družin, ki so se naselili tam od vseh strani. Ko smo se vrnili v Pgh. smo tukaj našli mrzlo vreme in polno snega.
Na vrstnem redu imamo vsakovrstne prireditve. 21. aprila so naši upokojenci priredili kratko igro “Večer po seji.” Igrali so sami upokojenci ter se je igra zelo lepo obnesla. Pre-pevane so bile lepe slovenske pesmi. Učiteljica je Mary Skerlong, ki je tudi zložila to igro. Pesmi je spremljal Louis Skerlong s svojo harmoniko. Udeležba je bila lepa in vsa polna dvorana je kazala, da so bili udeleženci zadovoljni. Naši fantje, to je Pittsburgh Octet, je tudi nastopil in je bil v vsem v veliko pomoč. Tudi iz Ambridge je Frances Rosenberger pripeljala svoje mlade pevce. Joe Lukas nas pa je zabavljal s svojo harmoniko in Alvin Sadar nam je povedal nekaj smešnic.
Dne 19. maja je Pgh. Oktet priredil koncert in zopet se ga je udeležila vsa okolica, bolj oddaljeni pa so prišli z busi. Naši fantje so imeli mnogo novih pesmi, katere so prinesli iz Slovenije, kjer so imeli zelo uspešne koncerte. Tja so šli na povabilo Slovenske Izseljenske Matice iz Ljubljane. Povsod so bili zelo lepo sprejeti. Ko so prišli na ljub-jansko letališče so jih sprejeli z godbo, petjem, narodnimi nošami in šopki cvetja. Tako je bilo tudi po drugih krajih.
Naš lepo uspeli Penna Zvezin dan je za nami. Naša podr. je imela bus za pot v Johnstown.
ZAHVALA ZARJE ZA DAR IN POKLON Od uglednega slovenskega pionirskega duhovnika v Ameriki, Rev. Francis A. Seday iz Hibbinga, Minn. smo prejeli naslednje pismo; ki ga objavljamo z iskreno zahvalo za dar in za izraze pohvale. Urednica.
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Naši podpredsednici Antoinette Stajdohar, želimo obilo sreče v novem zakonu. Njena poroka je v au-gustu z dobro znanim Peter Jaketič. Njegova mati, Mary Jaketič in dve sestre se naše članice: Mary Bra-telič in Ana Bobel.
Zopet smo izgubile članico Elisa Policio, ki nas je zapustila nenadoma, zato molimo za njo in za bolne članice: Ann Flajnik se je zopet vrnila v bolnico in tudi Magdalena Vidina se je podala v bolnico. Druge se pa zdravijo na domu. Vsem skupaj želimo hitrega zdravja.
Pozdrav vsem članicam in glavnemu odboru. Mary Bahor, blag.
Št. 40, Lorain, Ohio. — Nahajamo se v poletnem času, v času počitnic.
Naša blagajničarka Mrs. Mary Klinar in njen soprog sta bila na obisku v starem kraju. Hodila sta po raznih božjih poteh s skupino in potem sta šla obiskati razne kraje v Sloveniji, da sta videla od kod so bili njuni starši doma. Mislim, da nam bo Mary imela mnogo povedati. Vsekakor upam, da sto se oba zdrava vrnila domov.
Tudi naša tajnica Angela Kozjan in njen mož sta se podala v Cali-fornijo na oddih. Želimo vama dosti zabave in zdrav povratek med nas.
Jaz sem bila pa na obisku pri mojem sinu in njegovi družini v Washingtonu, D. C. z mojo hčerko Albino in njenim možem.
Pri naši podružnici gre vse še kar dobro naprej, samo naših sej bi se pa članice lahko udeleževale v večjem številu. Seje se prijetne, ker se pozabi za en večer skrbi in težave. Tudi imamo vsaki mesec dober prigrizek. Članice prinesejo dobro domače pecivo, ko praznujemo rojstne dneve. Zadnji mesec nas je pogostila moja sestra, Mrs. Frances Tomažič in hčerke so nam stregle v počastitev njenega 8G letnega rojstnega dneva. Bog ti daj zdravja še dolgo vrsto let, to ji vse želimo!
Umrla pa nam je članica Aloijzija Matičič. Naj v miru počiva. Vsem žalujočim domačim pa iskreno sožalje.
Naša tajnica Kozjan pa je že dobila eno novo članico, tako da smo izpolnile vrzel. Zasluži priznanje, da se tako lepo trudi za napredek podr.
Vsem članicam na lepši pozdrav, a bolnim ljubega zdravja!
Agnes Jančar, predsednica
Št. 64, Kansas City, Kans. — Ker sedaj v poletju nimano rednih sej, zato prosim, da bi članice prišle v velikem številu na septembersko sejo, ki se bo vršila po Materinski seji. Treba bo kaj odločiti v korist naše blagajne, ki se je zopet znižala.
Slavnost nove maše, katero je daroval Father Ronald Cornish dne 2. julija, je bila prav lepa. Najprej v cerkvi ob verskih slovesnostih in nato v cerkveni dvorani, kjer je bila izvrstna postrežba in številni sorodniki in prijatelji Corniševe družine so prejeli prvi novo-mašnišlci blagoslov. Ljubi Bog naj ga spremlja na vseh njegovih potih.
V Kansas University je graduiral na šoli za žumalizem, Richard Sam-bol, sin Mr. in Mrs. Henry Sambol. Iskrene čestitke.
V mesecu maju je umrl tukajšnji najstarjši Slovenec, George Jakofčič-Šuštar kot smo ga imenovali, ker je dolga leta popravljal čevlje. Dosegel je častitljivo starost 93 let. Doma je bil iz vasi Cerkvišče, Podzemelj v Beli Krajini v Sloveniji, kjer zapušča enega sina. Naj mu sveti večna luč.
Mary Hotujec in jaz sva zopet poslala za slovensko kapelo v Washingtonu D C, $405. Mary je nabrala $200 in jaz sto-en dolar.
Mr. in Mrs. John Tomc sta se srečno vrnila iz obiska Slovenije. Mr. Tomc je tudi doma iz vasi Primostek, Pozemeljska župnija v Beli Krajini. Obiskal je tudi brata mojega moža, Ivana v vasi Drašič pri Metliki. In Regina čop, naša članica se je tudi srečno vrnila. Vsi so se pohvalno izrazili o potovanju in sprejemu v domovini.
V priljubljeni Zarji sem brala, da je naša Albina bila bolna. Upam in želim, da si se do sedaj že dobro pozdravila. Enako želijo vse naše članice št. 64. Najlepši pozdrav dični organizaciji.	Antonia Kostelec
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In May, the Baton Twirlers appeared at the Br. 32 meeting celebrating Mother’s Day in Euclid, Ohio. They held the letters and each recited a poem pertaining to that letter.
The end of the season lor the Cleveland Junior Bowlers found many of them receiving trophies for their good bowling 'and sportsmanship. Here are, (front) Nancy Roasch, John Vegal, John Hayward, Dianae Davis and (back). Darlene Markovič, Susan Trunkley and Jan. Kostelic. The juniors enjoyed a bowling party held April 28th, and are anticipating another fine bowling season this fall.
BRAIN TWISTERS
HI BOYS and GIRLS,
One month of vacation remains and, if you hadn’t done anything special, hurry, so summer 19U8 will remain memorable for something specific.
In our family, especially when we are not vacation bound, we keep ourselves entertained. Perhaps you will like our ideas: a day at the ball park like	Wrigley Field	and another	at
the zoo. Then there are the museums by which you learn and “walk your feet off”.
Swimming, sunning and picnicing are 'also	a part of	our program,	as
well	as	the circus,	if one comes	to
town. And then a lot of activity may be followed by something purely quiet and relaxing. Visit your library and travel around the world via books.
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With this letter I have added a few brain twisters. These can be “figured out” in between—between baseball and swimming, between cooperating at home and the museum-between shopping and babysitting— between doing something “for the least of His brethern” and working on a hobby—between a sunny and rainy day.
May this month be a "riot” and well spent from morning till night.
Your triend,	REGINA
From Little Mine magazine:
A MENAGERIE DIET
I was awful sick last night I almost nearly died.
I had to have the doctor Because the trouble was inside.
I ate crackers
That Mother had brought to me from town.
And they were shaped like animals And looked so nice and brown, That I ate . . . dogs and pussy cats, And bears and lions, too.
And elephants with curly trunks Like any child would do.
And when I ate more than a pound, I felt an awful pain.
Something seemed to jump inside, And run and jump again.
I told the doctor when he came, But he just only smiled And said he thought the trouble was, Those animals were wild.
And dogs and pussy cats Sometimes do not agree.
Besides 1 shouldn’t have to eat A whole menagerie.
I was never meant to be A Noah’s ark inside.
But I was awful sick last night,
I almost nearly died.
The Happy Family
In the Brown family, each daughter has the same number of brothers as she has sisters, and each son has twice as many sisters as he has brothers.
How many sons and daughters are there in the Brown family?
Sally’s Mother
Sally is just one-sixth as old as her mother. Sally’s mother’s age, when divided by 2, 3, 4, <5 and 8 always leaves one remaining year, but when divided by 5 there is nothing left over.
How old is Sally?
Name the Relation
“The father of this person,” said the man as he pointed to a photograph in his hand, “is my father’s
From what authors are the following quotations taken?
1. A thing of beauty is a joy forever.
2. One may smile and smile and be a villain.
3. Give me liberty or give me death.
4. He prayeth best who loveth best.
5. Hell is paved with good intentions.
ti. Knowledge is power
7. Thus Conscience does make cowards of us all.
8. The only reward of virtue is virtue.
9. “I doubt it,” said the carpenter and shed a bitter tear.
10. His brow is wet with honest sweat.
son, yet I have no brothers and no sons.”
What relation was the man in the picture?
What’s Snite’s Line?
Mr. T. D. Snite is a very busy man who spends most of his time looking for holes and filling them up. See if you can rearrange the letters of his name so that they spell the name of his profession.
Trouble in the Bath Room
The cold water tap in a bathtub can fill the tub with water in (i minutes and 40 seconds. The hot tap can fill this tub in exactly 8 minutes. The tub, when filled, will empty in 13 minutes and 20 seconds when the stopper is removed.
How long will it take to fill the tub if both faucets are going full blast and the stopper is out?
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