. v - / 'N URADNO GLASILO OFFICIAL PUBLICATION / SLOVENSKE ZENSKE ZVEZE K,..| SLOVENIAN WOMEN'S' UNION NUMBER 2 MARCH, 1983 , VOLUME 55 ' -sstsb""........ ...ft TT 54788 ”> yu. vs**««« FR0STIN65 °0l newest S.W.U. Cookbook, also entitled “Pots and Pans”. We’re grateful to her for sharing witft^r us her expertise and performances of the best in Slovenian, American and international cookery ! 'jiiiimiiiiiiiiitmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiciiiimiiiiiiiimimimimiimiiiiimiitiiii I ZARJA - THE DAWN DATES TO REMEMBER: (/V.V.V 0044-1848) |N0. 2 MARCH, 1983 Member, Illinois Fraternal Congress | Official Publication of the Slovenian Women's Union of% IAmerica — Uradno glasilo Slovenske Ženske Zveze. | Published monthly except February, June & August —| Apr. 10 Wzhaja vsak mesec razen februar, junij in avgust. | Annual Subscription for non-members, $10.00 Inaročnina $10.00 letno za ne članice .65 mesečno. 1 Mar. 5 - LUNCHEON IS SERVED, Br. 43, Milwaukee, WI at John’s Hall, 1 p.m. | Mar. 10 - MONTHLY MASS, Br. 2, Chicago, 1L at VOL. 55 1 St. Stephen’s 8 a.m. I Mar. 19-20 - 47th MIDWEST BOWLING TOURNEY, | West Allis, WI Mar. 20 - GAMES PARTY, Br. 16, So. Chicago, IL at St. George Church hall. Apr. Apr. 10 10 | Publisher:SL O VENIA N WOMEN'S UNION OF A MERIC A | 431, No. Chicago St., Joliet, 11 60432 | Telephone (815) 727-1926 § AP'• 17 Second Class Postage paid at Chicago, !L | All communications for the next issue of publication musts Apr. 24 %e in the hands of the Editor by the, first day of the month —| |vsi dopisi za naslednjo izdajo mesečnika morajo biti v rokah| ^pr 24 iirednice do I. v mesecu. Regional President of Editor, COR1NNE LESKOVAR | I Editorial Office, 2032 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago, IL 60608 1 Telephone (312) 847-6679 jiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimmiiiiimiiiiiimiimiiiiiiiimmiiiiiiiiiiiiimimiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN MARCH National Officer: Mar. 9 - Victoria Bobence, Minnesota, Ely, MN Presidents: Mar. 8- Mary Zakrajšek, Br. 86, Nashwauk, MN Mar. 11- Anna Mae Melle, Br. 91, Oakmont, PA Mar. 18 - Mary Messersmith, Br. 8, Steelton, PA Mar. 20 - Betty Ann Murphey, Br. 77, N.S. Pittsburgh, PA Mar. 28 — Dorothy Lamm, Br. 32, Euclid, OH Mar. 31— Adeline Mustonen, Br. 34, Soudan, MN Secretaries: Mar. 1 - Cirila Kermavner, Br. 25, Cleveland, OH Mar. 3- Jennie Flisek, Br. 91, Oakmont, PA Mar. 8- Mary Podgornik, Br. 99, Elmhurst, IL Mar. 9- Julia Klemenčič, Br. 90, Bridgeville, PA MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE I)AY» May May May May May 22-25 18 Sep. 25 - LUNCHEON IS SERVED, Br. 47, Garfield Hgts., OH - CARD PARTY, Br. 54, Warren, OH - 47th ANNIVERSARY, Br. 73, Warr'ensville Hgts., OH, 10 a.m. Mass and Pancake Breakfast at St. Jude’s Church - MASS FOR MEMBERS, Br. 43, Milwaukee, WI, 8:45 a.m. at St. John’s Church. - CARD PARTY, Br. 12, Milwaukee, WI, John’s Hall, 1 p.m. - CARD PARTY, Br. 55, Girard, OH S.N.D. - OUTING FOR MEMBERS, Br. 22, Bradley, IL to Aurora, IL - MOTHER OF THE YEAR PARTY, Br. 43, Milwaukee, WI at Pewter Mug Restaurant, 6:30 p.m. - MASS FOR DECEASED MEMBERS, Br. 59, Burgettstown, PA, evening. - MOTHER OF THE YEAR DINNER, Br. 32, Euclid, OH - 19th NATIONAL CONVENTION, Br. 38, Chisholm, MN - WISCONSIN STATE CONVENTION & 55th ANNIVERSARY, Br. 17, West Allis, WI * * ’o V ^ JfSQU\C> AL PLANTAN’S GENUINE OLD-FASHIONED SLOVENIAN KLOBASE! We ship anywhere! 5 lbs. - $14 plus $3 Parcel Post 10 lbs. - $26 plus $4 Parcel Post Order Now.. P.O. Box 304, DePue, 111. 61322 Phone (815)447-2^8 1983 — CHICAGO SESQUI Young in comparison to the major cities of the world, Chicago is preparing a year of celebration 011 its 150th anniversary. Mayor Jane M. Byrne has named a committee of 150 civic leaders, businessmen and representatives of many walks of life in connection with the year-long festival. Ludwig A. Leskovar, director of the Slovenian Radio Program in Chicago for 33 years and one of the most prominent Slovenians in the area has been named to this committee. If follows that Slovenian participation will be assured. ff.NDliPENDENT IjHVlNC IS 1515 E. 260th. Euclid. Ohio 44132 731- 8865 920 F 185th Cleveland. Ohio44119 486- 4100 President's Message We are in the season of Lent and should be making sacrifices by offering time and efforts to some ailing neighbor or friend. Shut-ins are particularly grateful for any small favors. There is an inner satisfaction as a result. Some of our branches have newly-elected officers; hopefully members will be helpful and co-operative. Keeping vour dues paid up is important or your branch must pay for you; this depletes your treasury and makes bookkeeping difficult. Our National Convention is only a few months away. By now, you have elected delegates to speak for you. Arm them with good ideas, good constructive suggestions! They should be sent in. in writing, to the National President before the sessions. It is a great time saver, and makes the meetings run more efficiently. This is an important time and much has to be resolved; anything you can suggest for the benefit of the organization will be appreciated. Your input is our way of knowing what our members want. 1 have written to Regional Presidents asking for reports on their activities and am looking forward to interesting reading. The Heritage display is taking Shape and new items are welcome; ladies on the local committee in Joliet are giving their time and effort to complete the display in the Home Office. Also, the Miners’ Project is still accepting donations and memoriams. We hope to be able to see the results at convention time. To the birthday and anniversary celebrants, 1 extend greetings with a wish for good health and much happiness. We have many members who are ill and unable to get out; please remember them with a card or better, a visit. Our condolences are extended to the family of Antonia Turek, Past National President, who passed away after an extended illness. We ask God’s mercy for her soul and the souls of our departed members and friends. May God Walk With You. Mary Muller Rev. Athanasius Lovrenčič, O.F.M.: Lent - time of penance. We call time before Easter Lent, or a time of penance, a time when we recall the suffering of Christ with greater love than usual. We even try to lead a better life; we give up certain things. In short we try hard to come closer to God. But when Easter comes, much of the “Hard work” is forgotten. Here we make a mistake; to be a Christian means to follow Christ all the time. One of the worst mistakes of our time is the idea that one can be a Christian - for a time. Those who adopt this attitude lend themselves, but they do not give themselves; it is only half giving; we give only when there is no sacrifice involved. During this holy season the Cross is the symbol of our committment. We make a resolution to carry the cross more patiently during these days. But then seeing our shortcomings we start to waiver and make another mistake; we count on what we are capable of; we count on our own power; we must start to think of what God is capable of accomplishing in us. As we look around we see so much sin, so much disregard for the law - divine and natural, we become discouraged. Why? Because we are counting on our power and talents. In this season Christ invites us to depend on his grace, to make a radical leap, a real leap over a bridge; nothing less than our participation in divine life. When we deny ourselves certain things, or endure suffering which is not pleasant, we must not dwell on how hard it is. These mortifications help us to grow, to become a better person; our life becomes richcr. During Lent God is really showing us what is good for us. The world today knows only one thing, pleasure, good time. But Christ is coming to us in this season with this message: only through the Cross can we reach real joy and happiness, only through the Cross can we look hopefully toward Easter Morning. When we are lost we look for a sign to find the right direction; The Cross is that sign which leads us safely to a happy eternity. Time to act on good intentions! Time passes by faster and faster as we get older! We all have good intentions of doing things, but keep putting them off and, before you know it, the year has passed and they are left undone. Perhaps, we can have a reminder when certain things must be accomplished within a particular month. This month, a lot must be done pertaining to lodge affairs, locally and nationally. New officers are in full swing by this time, and plans already under way with this years activities. These next couple of months will be exceptionally busy for our Branch No. 38 in Chisholm, Minnesota with all it’s plans for the hosting of the National Convention. We do realize all that has to be done to make it a success. The Supreme Board also has a big job of getting it’s reports and business together to present to the delegates. All local Branches will review topics which their delegates will present at the convention. (My mom used to call this “Politika”) This is low everyone takes an active part in the convention whether they are present or not. All of this is necessary to keep the Slovenian Women’s Union alive and active in this United States. Everyone of us is important in keeping it going. Albina Uehlein Women’s Activities 47th ANNUAL BOWLING TOURNEY MARCH 19-20 at WEST ALLIS! ) B & B Rowling Lanes \ i 8600 W. Greenfield Ave. [ I West Allis, Wisconsin ■ i ' ! Hostesses: Br. 17, West Allis ' ■ < i < i Singles and Doubles - Saturday, March 19th < i * ' Team Event - Sunday, March 20th EVERYONE MOST CORDIALLY INVITED! E MOURN FORMER NA TIONAL PRESIDENT On Wednesday, January 5, 1983, Antonia Turek, formerly Tanko, nee Gornick, passed away after a long illness. She resided in a nursing home for many years. She is survived by her husband, Frank A. Turek. Her funeral mass was offered at St. Vitus church on January 7th and from there she was taken to Chisholm, Minnesota, her birthplace for burial. Toni was the beloved stepmother of Marie Kromar, Frank E. and John C. Turek, was grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 1. Her brothers, Frank, Calvin and Albert of Minnesota and sister, Alice Stewart also survive. Her parents, former husband, Anton Tanko, brother, John and sister, Mildred preceded her in death. Toni was born in Chisholm October 8, 1905. Her family was always in business and a brother, the late John, was the Mayor of Chisholm for many years. She always enjoyed her visits back to Minnesota after moving to Cleveland, Ohio. In Cleveland, too, she became a well-known business woman. Tanko’s Meat Market on St. Clair was the combined effort of Toni and her husband and they were famous for their top-notch home products such as Slovenian klobase. She was always an avid sportswoman, too. She got involved with the Slovenian Women’s Union at the age of 25. It led to her being named Sports Director of the S.W.U. in 1936. She loved bowling and organized numerous tournaments for the Ohio branches and later, the entire S.W.U. In the early days of the drill teams, Toni was an energetic promoter. She belonged to the S.D.Z. Honor Guards before the S.W.U. teams got going and then gave her spirit and efforts towards the Br. 50 team, the Marie Prisland Cadets. At the Convention in 1939 in Chisholm, she was elected to the Youth Activities Committee. She became State President of Ohio-Michigan in 1958 and then, served four terms as National President, from 1961 until 1973. Her outstanding work for the Slovenian National Chapel Committee, for which she served as Secretary with her husband, Frank as Treasurer, earned her the admiration and praise of many. This Committee handled the funds for the Slovenian Chapel erected at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. In the short period of two years from 1968 to 1970, she accounted for and banked more than $70,000.00. She was one of the happiest of persons at the dedication of the Shrine of Marija Pomagaj in August, 1971; this great work was accomplished! Toni was always a hard-working officer of S.W.U. She accepted and efficiently conducted the distribution of thousands of S.W.U. Cookbooks during her presidency. She enlisted Frank and together they accepted orders from all over the US, packing, shipping and keeping accounts. This was another gigantic task which she did well and diligently. All her many interests and activities were carried on in full swing until illness overtook her and in her last years, she was a semi-invalid. She lived with her memories and old friendships. We hope God will bless her abundantly in her heavenly home. She is with so many of her friends and team-mates, co-workers in Zveza, to which she really dedicated much of her life. May she rest in peace! C.L. y SLOVENIAN CHAPEL COMMITTEE, TONI TUREK SECRETARY THIRD NATIONAL CONVENTION, 1933, Cleveland, Ohio. Toni Tanko Turek is seen in the center, third row (white bow at neckline). It was at the this convention that she began her long-term association with SWU. 1939 EASTERN TOURNEY Toni Tanko (Turek) was Sports Director for many years and is seen on this photo with team-mates of Br. 50. From left, standing, Rosalia (Jerman) Palcic, Ann (Slapnik) Petkovšek; seated: Mary Mese, Toni Turek and Frances (Peterlin) Milavec. The tourney was held at Pozelnik’s alleys in April, 1939 with IS teams participating. This top team score was 2366 pins. Toni loved the sport and was bowling long into retirement, often three times a week! WITH SISTER OFFICERS During the years 1961 - 1973, Toni Turek was Nat’l President serving with these officers: from left, seated, Marie Prisland, Mrs. Turek, Albina Novak, Josephine Železnikar; standing, Elizabeth Zefran, Anne M. Kompare, Mary Otoničar, Ann Podgoršek and Corinne Leskovar. We pray for the departed. National President Toni Turek with the Cleveland committee which she chaired for the Convention held there in 1970. From left to right seated: Josephine Trunk (50), Pauline Krall (14), Vera Bajec (14), Anna Godlar (32), Toni Turek (50), Mary Bostian (then Stale President of Ohio-Michigan), Dorothy Strniša (25), Mary Otoničar (25), Antonia Stopar (15), Milly Sodja (14) and Jane Novak (50). Standing from left: Theresa Skur (14), Josephine Comenshek (32), Jennie Pugelj (47), Helen Konkly (21), Mary Kolegar (25), Frances Sietz (50), Mary Debevec (41), Mary Camloh (10), Jennie Mohorčič (68). CONVENTION IN CLEVELAND S.W.U BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1961-73 IRENE ODORIZZI: ------------ 2362 Paddock Lane Reston, Va. 22091 THE IMMIGRANT Antonia FROM PREVALJE PRI PRESERJU PART II NOTE: We continue the story of Nettie Grdina Kalish, of Mayfield Heights, Ohio, as told to Irene and Kenneth Odorizzi on video tape in 1979. Weddings were a hectic line of business, so when the time came for me to settle down my wedding was a quiet one. On Friday evening, July 7, 1911, at the age of 22, 1 was married. No one knew anything about it. Prior to our wedding, my future husband, Edward Kalish, who worked as a writer for the Saksar Publishing Company, showed Mom a fake license. Mom was very upset, then he confessed it was a joke. When we really were married, mother wouldn’t believe us for the longest time. My husband, born in Ljubljana in 1886, was also an immigrant coming to New York City in 1902, and traveling all around the U.S. as a lumber-jack before settling in Cleveland. Not only did he work for the Saksar Travel Agency, but also the Glas Naroda Newspaper, Fischer Musical Instrument Store, and he even played trombone on the corner for the Salvation Army. In 1910, Ed took a job as linotype operator for the Ameriška Domovina, later buying the business with his brother-in-law, Louis Pirc. His interest in the business was sold to James Debevec when Ed took the position as superintendent of the St. Clair Bath House, which to this day is still at the same location. Later we purchased a filling station, but lost it in the depression. From station operator, Ed worked as a machinist at Eaton Axel until he retired in 1951 at the age of 65. After our first five years of marriage, housework and caring for our son, I also furthered my career by studying beauty culture and by working part time in a store that carried women’s furs, dresses, and bridal gowns. In 1922, my sister, Anna, and 1 opened a millinery and beauty shoppe, later adding a complete bridal department. In 1924, our daughter was born but I continued to work. The Beauty Shoppe specialized in giving facials and hair dyes. In those days, people did not openly color their hair as they do now; it had to be done privately. My sister, Vera, then joined our staff of beauty operators. Simultaneously, our bridal department flourished. Anna was a wonderful seamstress designing and sewing many bridal and attendant gowns until we acquired three additional dressmakers to assist with the heavy work load. My sister, Alice, and I studied corsetering with the Camp Surgical Garment and Warner Brassiere Manufacturing Company so that we were qualified to fit our customers properly. I specialized in surgical fittings. Every two years, we traveled to Chicago where we updated our information by attending refresher courses. Our part in the wedding did not stop at the store; we would also go to the bride’s home on her wedding day (where the feminine part of the bridal party congregated) © Irene M. Planinšek Odorizzi, 1983 and would arrange her long hair, pin on the crown and veil which had to be secured with numerous hair pins, and then accompany her to the church where we started the procession moving down the aisle and “flared out” the bride’s train before she proceeded to the altar. There were often four or five weddings a day which kept us running at a hectic pace to make each bride’s wedding the most perfect and lovely day of her life. At that time it was customary for many couples to be married at one Mass. Each couple pronounced its vows separately, but only one Mass was said lor all of them. If we had more than one wedding party a day, it was a hassle to get to each bride’s home to dress her. The pastor of each parish set the rules for the ritual and usually refused to change the format or make any changes for a particular person. One day, Dr. Malley wanted a certain type of procedure. The pastor said, “No, no, no, they can’t do it.” Dr. Malley wouldn’t take “No” for an answer, so they all rehearsed the new procedure in my store rather than in church. The next morning at the wedding, the priest stood at the altar in surprise when the bridesmaids and bride walked down the aisle, and the groom and attendants entered from one side. Then they all met at the altar. Later, the pastor commented that the ceremony was pretty. Another bride wanted her own Mass, rather than be married along with a number of other couples. Again Father said, “No.” The couple went to the Bishop and insisted. They got their way. Now, a little about my brothers John and Matt, t hey worked for the Cleveland Trust Bank but after a while the Slovenians organized a bank called, “North American Bank” and they found employment with the newly organized financial establishment. Later, the name was changed to “Central National,” under which it still operates. Matt was not only a bank director, but also interested in the theater and began to direct Slovenian stage plays for “The Triglav Slovenian Dramatic Club,” and the English speaking group called “The Brilliant.” John acted frequently, but was primarily a magician performing his feats of magic at many events. Performing was also my specialty and, despite a heavy work schedule, I managed to become involved in some Slovenian plays. Edward, my husband, always assisted in the backstage work. On December 21, 1915, an article appeared in the Cleveland newspaper publicizing a play which the Triglav Slovenian Singing Society was producing, called “lz-majlov” a four-act historical play dealing with the life of the old Polish nobility. The play was performed on January 12 in Knaus’ Hall, on St. Clair Avenue and 62nd Street. I was featured in the main woman’s role, while my brother, Matt, played the leading man. I he other women who performed were Misses Pauline Novak, Josephine Ermakora, Josephine Lausche, Alice Vidmar, and Mary Haffner. The male characters were impersonated by Frank Vcrbec, Joseph Malavie, John J. Grdina, John Tomazic, Frank Lauschc (later Governor of Ohio), J. Merhar, A. Milavec, and Vitus Grdina. Memories of this theatrical event remain not only in my mind, but also in the newspaper clipping which is now 67 years old. (See Jan.-Feb. ZARJA) An incident that I vividly recall occurred in October of 1944. One day my daughter went out of the shop when she noticed a good deal of rushing about and asked, “What’s happening?” Someone shouted, “Fire!” Mother and a friend were talking as people were running past the Bridal Shop. I hurried out and stopped someone to ask further details. gas tanks exploded and demolished a large area, approximately, 3 sq. blocks. Approximately 134 lives were lost. One of the happiest moments I can remember was when 1 went to Europe in 1952. I visited my birthplace for three months. My husband didn’t have any desire to go anywhere. He stated obligingly, “Go if you want, but just don’t ask me.” So 1 went to Italy, Holland, Isle of Capri, as well as Slovenia. Gondoliers sang to me in Venice, and I was granted an audience with the Pope in Rome; he held my hand and blessed the many rosaries which were placed on my arm. In 1960, when I was 70 years old, and after operating the Grdina Bridal Shop for 40 years, I decided to retire, and we moved to a 17 acre home-site in Mentor where we resided until Ed passed away in 1976 at the age of 89 following our 64th wedding anniversary. After working 14 hours a day, taking care of our home was not enough. At 71, I enrolled in night school and took up tailoring, advanced German, upholstery, and bowling. I bowled regularly winning six trophies. At 89 years of age, I scored 209, with a ten-pound ball, and just recently managed a score of 178. I gave up one league this year.Only young girls bowl now; however, they didn’t want me to leave. In fact, they lost all their games when I was gone for three months! I also walk one mile every day, as well as tend to the shopping and taking care of my home. Nettie excels in her hobby of bowling and has been featured many times in the local newspapers. The photo, above, appeared in a newspaper, "Cleveland Kegler”, and shows the excellent form Nettie still maintains as she celebrated her 90th birthday. (Photo courtesy: The Woman Bowler, Nov. 1980) “Didn’t you hear the explosion? Don’t you know? Look at the fire. Run into the house.” I quickly shouted, “Go to the car, mother.” The dressmakers were sewing upstairs. I ran up the flight giving instructions simultaneously. “Girls, let everything go, quick. There’s a big fire. Get into the car.” They ran down the stairs out the front door, piling into the car. At that point, mother panicked. “This is the end of the world.” She wouldn’t move. We pulled her into the car as she continued to mumble words of prayer. When the car was filled, we drove away from the building, and went toward Superior Avenue to get my nephew at school. My sister couldn’t find the boy. The teacher had told the youngster, “Go toward Superior Avenue, not St. Clair.” The Youngster was too frightened and ran around. I stopped the car at Superior Avenue. “If anyone can drive a car, tell them to go on ahead if the fire comes this far.” I got out of the car and ran crazily back to the store and turned off the gas and electricity. Later, I thought, if there was an explosion they wouldn’t find me because I’d be in pieces. I returned to the car running all the way, and then drove to my sister’s home five miles away. If necessary, we would have continued to our cottage on the river. Later on, we heard that the cause of this holocaust was the East Ohio Gas Explosion, October 1944. Two big Nettie is pictured with her daughter and granddaughters on Caster of 1969. Standing left to right are Connie Rae; Janet; Nettie with corsage; Kim; Carmen, her daughter , also wearing a corsage; and Annette wearing her Easter bonnet. Now that I am retired, there is plenty of time to think back on my very active life as a career woman, a wife, and a mother. I wonder if all the brides that I helped walk down that aisle will agree that married life is not only like a bouquet of roses you carry as a bride, but sometimes like a rose is, full of thorns. There have been some sad moments in my life, just as there have been in everyone’s life, as the deaths of my husband, son, parents, brothers, and sisters. But I am still happy to know that I can enjoy my daughter, Carmen, the five grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Our only son died at the age of 39. Even though I am upward in years -- over 90 you know, I am still bowling and donating time at the retirement home. A few years ago 1 lived alone on our 17 acres in Mentor, but the home was too large for only me. My daughter said, “You better move closer to us.” Now my granddaughter stays with me, and I live six miles from my daughter in an apartment across from a shopping center, close to the church, and also a bus stop. I gave up driving the car at 88 because of my eyes. Yes, America is a pretty spectacular country. It has changed quite a bit in my ninety-plus years that I have known it, but for the most part the changes have been for the best. As a business woman and a member of fraternal organizations, 1 have known many people during my life time and can honestly say that for the Slovenian immigrants, the seemingly impossible dreams they had spun met with reality in this new world after much struggle, sacrifice, hard work, and perseverance, and the realization of these dreams are now surfacing in their offspring. The End NOTE: This interview was video-taped by Kenneth and Irene Odorizzi on August 11, 1979. Many thanks to Nettie’s daughter, Mrs. Carmen McBrayer, for added information and photos. There are not a sufficient number of words to describe Nettie Kalish, a petite 4 feet, 11 inches, 118 pounds, vibrant, enthusiastic, energetic, friendly, and loveable lady. We enjoyed meeting her and reminiscing about the good old days and wish her continued good health so she can reach her 100th birthday. TELEPHONE COMMITTEE DOES HELP INCREASE ATTENDANCE One of the most effective “tools” to increase the attendance at your meetings is to form a Telephone Committee. The president of the branch appoints a chairman and she, in turn, asks two or three friends to serve as co-chairmen. The membership is divided into groups of 15 or more. The chairmen get a member to represent each group, thus forming a Telephone Committee. About a week before the meeting the three or four chairmen call the representatives of each group to telephone the members assigned to her to remind them of the meeting. Many who are undecided will attend. The caller can do this at her convenience and in her home. After the system is set up, it REALLY helps! For instance, in Madison, the Madison Catholic Women’s ClubTTltglil ha*e 70 reservations out of 600 for a luncheon meeting. After the Telephone Committee has contacted the membership, the number increases to 150-200. Of course, in addition, a good meeting must be planned. A speaker, a demonstration, a musical or other interesting program helps much to attract attendance. Here a Program Chairman is wonderful, also appointed by the president. She can easily find people in her community, church or even in her own branch who will enjoy speaking or giving a program. Food demonstrations are always appealing which many of your own members can do. Look what appeal Apple Strudel demonstrations have made at the Heritage Days in Joliet — the room is always packed. Ask members what programs they would enjoy. And, finally, food served with hot coffee rounds out a successful meeting. Give it a try, ladies. It does take some planning, but you will get results. Good luck! Hermine Dicke YOUTH DIRECTOR WRITES: In a few months we will be gathering in Chisholm Minnesota for our national convention. The national board has been busy making the necessary preparations. A lot of work has to go into making a successful convention and for it to be successful we should all be involved. My term as national youth director will come to an end. I tried to do the best I could with the amount of time I had to devote to the job. I personally don’t feel that I accomplished very much. I found it very difficult to reach you. In my first attempt, I wrote letters to all branches asking them to appoint someone to be in charge of youth at the local level. I got about four responses. I expected through this to get feedback and ideas and also to promote interest in activities in individual branches according to their needs and membership. When this didn’t happen I started writing the articles to try to stimulate youth activity and also wrote the “Learn Slovenian” column as a way for adults and young people to commnunicate and learn. I did manage to get a few young people to contribute articles as their way of participating in our organization. I would like to ask you to take this time to help find a person who would be interested and have the time to promote involvement of our junior members. I’m sure there is someone out there who has some terrific ideas and could do a much better job of it than I did. I think someone from one of our larger branches who have a larger junior membership to work with would be more successful. Please give it some thought. ANNA L. HODNIK OHIO-MICHIGAN STATE NEWS Starting the new year a little late, since there was no ZARJA in February. I do extend my warmest wishes to everyone. With the New Year in, I am sure you are all back to meetings again, and hope that the new and the past officers will all work together for a better and bigger Slovenian Women’s Union. The call is “GET SOME MEMBERS”. The Chisholm Bound Campaign Phase II is in effect until April, so, please, ladies, do try real hard to see if we can make this a record membership year, to present to our Convention in May. We have thirteen Branches in our Cleveland area, and if each Branch tries extra hard we can do it! Our “FRANCES SIETZ SCHOLARSHIP FUND” is coming along very nicely, we are over the $750.00 amount and we will try for another one in 1984 Donations are still being accepted by Dorothy Winter 18107 Neff Rd., Cleveland, Ohio 44119. A Cleveland Branch member who is a high school graduate will be a recipient of this Scholarship Award. We want to thank Branch No. 50 and all of the Combined Branches that have so willingly donated to this worthy cause. Deadline for scholarship applications is Mar. 31st. There also is a “SOPHIE MAGAYNA SCHOLARSHIP FUND” open, which is sponsored by Branch No. 10. All Branches or individuals are asked to donate for this cause, too! We all miss these two dedicated leaders very much and we are sure that they are looking down on us with pride and approval. May they rest in peace. Our next meeting will be in April, so please let us all be there at our regular place, the Edward Kovacic Recreation Center on St. Clair Ave. There will be important matters to discuss regarding the National Convention. See you there! AnnJ. Tercek, State President MINNESOTA’S ATTRACTIONS: There are many! But we have selected a few that have special and extra attraction for us as members of Slovenian Women’s Union, namely those places that are owned or directed by our members, or places you should not miss! LENICH AVENUE IN EVELETH — At the corner of Jones St. and Lenich Ave. stand Editor Corinne Leskovar, Nat’l Treasurer Mary Marolt and Br. 20 Vice-Pres. Millie Pucel. This street was named for the late Tony Lenich, former city official and his wife, Mary who was our Zveza’s pioneer Minnesota officer. Their home was on this corner. EVELETH Resurrection church (Fr. Frank Perkovich), well-known for the Polka Mass. U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Rock Museum. Taconite Mines — Thunderbird Iron Mine & Fairlane Plant. The city of Eveleth makes an important contribution to the Iron Range Area. Eveleth Mines, managed by Ogleby Norton, is a major employer; its crushing facilities are located at the Thunderbird Iron Mine, just north of town. High grade iron pellets are produced from taconite rock ten miles to the south at the Fairlane Plant. Eveleth is perhaps best known for the number of “Hockey Greats” it has produced. In 1973 the United States Hockey Hall of Fame was opened. A tour of the Hall, located on Highway 53 in Eveleth, is a most worthwhile bit of history one should visit. Located two miles south of Eveleth on the shores of St. Mary’s Lake is the beautifully wooded 9-hole golf course. Nearby is the Eveleth Tourist Park and pavilion on Ely Lake. The annual Minnesota Jugoslav Club picnic is held there in July. The Eveleth Hippodrome houses hockey and basketball games, curling bonspiels and sports shows. They have an excellent facility in expanding one’s educational opportunities at the Eveleth Vocational Technical School. The Eveleth-Virginia Municipal Airport is located nearby, just four miles south of town. VIRGINIA The city of Virginia is the marketing center, offering excellent services in the areas of medical/hospital facilities, Mesabi Community College, and abundant shopping. Major suppliers to the mining industry are located within and adjacent to the city’s boundaries, providing an unprecedented range of services and products for all industry. A host of recreational facilities are provided for residents and visitors. They include an 18 hole golf course, recreational parks and greenhouse display, tennis courts, bocce ball courts, softball fields, two lakes with a bathing beach, curling club, gun club, Oldtown-Finntown tours, and arena athletic complex. The “Land of the Loon Festival” is a special summer weekend celebration to encourage area arts and crafts, and awaken community spirit. A visit to the “View Point in the Sky” at the south entrance to Virginia gives you a spectacular view of a “natural iron ore” open pit mine. The greenhouse in Olcott Park has an exceptional display of begonias, a “must” for any lover of flowers. Special Events in Virginia: Lane of Loon Festival one weekend in June GILBERT Prize-winning 4-H Camp located on Lake Eshquagama. The community of Gilbert adds greatly to the residential capacity of the eastern Mesabi Range. From this location you have quick access to the many industrial and recreational facilities of the area. Gilbert has long been known for its fun night spots. They are also noted for their “4th of July” celebration — a fine place to visit and a great place to live. ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH in Gilbert is a beautiful new edifice that is situated on a grassy knoll in this exceptionally friendly town. Fr. Francis Gaber is the pastor. MORE NEXT MONTH \ or HOCKEY HALL OF FAME in Eveleth is a place all hockey fans would enjoy seeing. “SHARING A DREAM” WITH ARTIST LILLIAN BRULC Background thoughts on the design and completion of the Slovenian Miners and Laborers Memorial at the Iron Range Interpretative Center, Chisholm, Minnesota, the dedication scheduled for Mnv 22, /983 at the Nationals. W. U. Convention there. Background for “inspiration” Last February (1982), when I was commissioned to do the work and the Contract was signed, I started to do my research. I found a lot of material and then made a trip to Minnesota in July. At the Museum they wanted to change the outline (of rules); I was concerned about space, they were concerned about space also, and voiced concern that if one ethnic group wanted to do this others would also want to do something. They felt they would have to establish some outline of rules for their needs to control something within their ambiance. I visited the Museum several times. It took some time to work out this outline. They came to the conclusion that what would work best for them was a space enclosed with glass. This meant 1 had to “rethink” the project. 1 came up with an idea and this consisted of three media: 1) a bronze relief sculpture, 2) a mosaic, which would take care of the depth on a horizontal level and incorporate a quotation from a Slovenian poet which would give a kind of depth of feeling of people who immigrated here, 3) then behind this, a painting (two paintings really) that would include other works, other miners, and one with people working on farmland in Slovenia. There may be some changes. 1 have some ideas. 1 wish I could make some additions. I would like some additional space. 1 don’t know if we can negotiate that. I would like to include women in the home. In her studio, artist Lillian Brule stands at work before the life-size relief sculpture that will be cast in bronze. A model is at right. The background of the bronze sculpture will be a painting of miners in various stages of labor, done in vivid colors. A second painting will show scenes from our immigrant miners’ farm-life in Slovenia. Deadlines - With all the delay this summer, the complication of many more materials involved in this, the deadline runs very close. I plan to complete the greater portion. We can have the dedication of the sculpture done by May, 1983. Mosaic - Timewise, we should be able to complete that. Paintings - I would like not to rush, even if they could do it with blown-up photographs, that could work. We definitely will have a dedication. The idea is what takes the longest time. As to the inspiration, I have always wanted to do this. It’s been a dream somehow memorializing and giving credit to the people who helped build this country who did so much work. They were, to a certain extent, exploited, but that probably didn’t occur to them. Their idea was to build a better life for themselves and their children; and I think, they should be honored for that. I grew up in a Slovenian neighborhood. I had seen all these things. The men worked so hard, the women worked so hard. I’m not much of a worker myself (except in my art), and I see the beauty in it. To me, that is an especial type of beauty. For me, that is beauty to see — those working hands, the bodies that had been given over to that labor; and the ideals that they brought over with them and carried through. In some of my research, I went to a steel mill. We did see the steel. At one point, we actually went out on the platform, and I actually felt the heat of the steel. 1 realized then what a change it must have been for the people who came from a natural surrounding to walk into these buildings with huge monsters spewing out all of this hot iron and steel; and it was dangerous. They didn’t have all the safety then. They showed me when they added silicon, 1 think they scooped it up in a shovel. At one time, the weight - it had to be done with shovels and was measured by the “feel” on the shovel. I realized what that life was like to a certain extent. In the mining area (the primary focus here) I went to Minnesota where I went to their museum. They had rebuilt some of the mines. 1 found some books also. What the men called the mines was “graves”. I’m sure that was for various reasons. They did go down into the holes in the earth; and possibly because they became ill or died from cave-ins they called them “graves”. When I finally came up with the idea 1 wanted, it was of a man actually digging inside this “grave” or mine, and he is digging his way out - in the sense of digging, not only for his livelihood, but for freedom. He is digging for a better life, his whole strength has been put into that “digging out”, digging out of himself, out of this enclosure. It’s symbolic; it has a symbolic meaning. 1 don’t sit down and think of a symbol. What happens is, that as you work the ideas develp and when you hit, or until you hit the right ideas, you feel it; then, you get it to flow. Then I know I can carry through. I didn’t use any one specific model for this. I began to do the studies and drawings last year and noticed that I had to get out of the feeling of the Panamanian faces, which 1 was so accustomed to working with, which was a combination of all races, really. But it was awhile, and as I began to do them my memory was very good about all the Slovenian men I had seen in the neighborhood and in church. Then I went to a series of activities. 1 went to Cleveland for a program there, and to Chicago for a program there. I really got my memory refreshed. The Slovenian face is a complicated face. This isn’t true of the whole nationality, because there are different divisions in different countries - it varies. Generally speaking the Italian faces, for instance, are smoothly rhythmical - like their language - they are smooth, their faces look a lot like their language sounds. Slovenian faces are complicated. These are things I wanted to get into the paintings. I also used a little bit of poetry for my feelings. For instance, the things by Zupančič about the immigrant; and some poems by Karol Wojtila, the present Pope. He worked in factories and stone quarries, so that he had written things about that. He wrote about the hands and sweat of the brow. This is a kind of reinforcing what I am doing. From early in the sculpture, although I have the whole body, the hands are tremendously important, almost more important than the face, although the face is very important. But the hands are important because they show the work. I love to study hands. Sometimes when I ride buses, I will either study the hands or faces or just study hands. When I find working hands, I just study those, they are beautifully expressive. I am using the best of materials. The sculpture is going to be bronze and the stones (for the mosaic) are not SLOVENIAN MINERS & LABORERS FUND EXTENDED — YOUR DONATIONS WELCOME! In just a few months more, the realization of a “dream come true" will take place at Chisholm, Minnesota when the Slovenian Miners and Laborer's Memorial will be dedicated. The Memorial is taking shape in the studio of artist, Lillian Brule, and her exciting conception of the entire monument is magnificent. Undoubtedly, it will be one of the most outstanding works of its kind anywhere in the United States. You will be reading about it and following us in the work of building the Memorial in this issue and coming issues. The fund drive is still open and we are grateful for all the contributions received. Heartwarming letters and comments have come in with donations of all denominations. For $100 donation, the name of the donor or memorial will be engraved on a plaque that will be incorporated in the monument. So there’s still time for you to join in this important and meaningful project. Whether or not your immigrant relatives worked in mines all through the U.S. or labored in its mills and factories, you have a part in it! The committee selected the site of the Iron Range Interpretative Center as the home for the Slovenian Miners & Laborers Memorial because we felt that it will be seen by many, many visitors each year and housed in a new modern faculity. The Dedication is planned for Sunday, May 22, 1983 and already exciting plans are under way to have the Governor of Minnesota and other dignitaries attend. We sincerely invite you to be a part of this enormous but satisfying project which will memorialize the work and contributions of our Slovenian immigrants to this great country! C.L. just marble but some of them are semi-precious stones. We have stones which have iron veins in them, some with copper veins. It’s very selective and will show some geo’s to show they were working at the depth of the earth, the older earth. The feeling of the entire work is going to be a little bit of the roughness of and the coarseness of the work. One of the reasons I decided to add more than just the paintings, is that I felt that within that confined space I didn’t think it would give a sense of monumentality; and I felt that was an important thing. The reason I am still a little bit flexible on the painting is because I would still like to get the women in. It’s such a confined space. I have two choices. One would Lillian is seen in this photo sorting the stones she will use such as rocks containing iron ore and other metals and semi precious stones. be to make the figures smaller, make it a more remote painting. It's possible it might work out form-wise. If not, I won’t touch it. I will not sacrifice or compromise anything. The other thing would be to make an extra painting and house it somewhere else. I would still like to give the women credit, because they were tremendously important. Paul Yamkala sold us the stone (for the mosaic), but the major portion of it was donated. The cost was minimal. 1 would say we were very fortunate. I’m going to make some personal recognition to those people who have donated their time and materials, but that’s my own, it has nothing to do with the other. A brochure or pamphlet at the Memorial should be available for visitors. A push button type of communication of a taped narrative could be worked up; the museum uses this before its other exhibits. A dramatic voice reading a script. You could use my voice if you needed to. That’s another piece of work. Besides that, we also have to have a panel which will show the names of people who have donated $100.00 or more. We will have their names engraved on a bronze panel. We will have to have a title. 1 will not do the engraving, but I will have to design the panel. I will not have just anything thrown there. The panel will give the title of the work and the donor's, I don’t know if we can get something on Slovenia on that. The value of this is going to be at least double that. We will have to insure for double of that, because we could never do it again. Actually, we are going to produce something of value. In any work that I have ever done, it’s always been community work, completely involved. It’s part of the dedication of the work. My dedication is not just for the Slovenian people, because I’ve done it for the Latin people; I’ve done it for the Panamanian people. I really and truly like to work with people who have had less privilege and who have a beauty of their own that they should aware of. These are big permanent pieces. People live with them and they are not the wealthy people that could pay for my paintings, but they are people who live with them; something comes from them. I love to watch children, who don’t know who I am, go up and look at a painting -you see them study it, they touch something, they put their hand to fit another hand and you know that something is being influenced in their lives already. To me, that is the fruit of the work; so it is worthwhile. Dreams are important. That is what moves us forward. CONTRIBUTORS REMEMBER THEIR RELATIVES Each letter is a tribute! “Enclosed is a check for $25.00 voted by our members as a contribution toward the SLOVENIAN MINERS PROJECT. We wish it could be more, but we are a small lodge with an equal treasury. Best wishes on this project. Sincerely, Mary Ann Starkman, Sec-Treas. Lodge No. 120, Ely, MN” “Enclosed is a check for $100.00 to be used for the Slovenian Miners’ Memorial in memory of our grandfather, Joseph Mantel of Ely, Minn. Please place his name on the plaque. Joseph Mantel was well-known on the Iron Range of Minn, as a businessman and friend to newly-arrived immigrants but he got his start in the mines when he first came to this country in 1889 from Črnomelj, Slovenia. Sincerely, Jean Mantel Stueland Lindstrom, MN 55045 ” “Our lodge is just a small one so our resources are small. Hope this small donation will help in a small way. Sincerely, Marie Raven, Sec-Tres. Friendly Neighbors No. 65, AMLA Willoughby Hills, OH” “Enclosed please find our check for $15.00 which we would like to contribute to the Slovenian Miners Memorial in memory of MARGARET PRESHIREN who passed away on All Saints Day. Margie was a very active member, past-president, Mother of the Year of Br. 23. She was very proud of her Slovenian heritage. Her husband, Frank and father, Joseph Pucel and brother, Joe Pucel, all were miners in Ely. Sincerely, Rose & Stan Lobe (Sister of Margie) Ely, MN55731” “Donation of $25.00 to the Slovenian Miners and Laborers Memorial from Lodge BRATSKA SLOGA, No. 32, AMERICAN MUTUAL LIFE ASS’N (SDZ), WARREN, OHIO. My own father worked the Coal Mines of Colorado (around Trinidad) around the turn of the century (1903-1910). One thing that he always used to tell us children was that on the very day he took off to go to Trinidad to get his citizenship papers, the mine he worked in had a terrible explosion and many of his friends who were from Knezak, Slovenia, were killed. Fate! Good luck in your campaign for this very worthwhile project. Sincerely, Albin Shine, Sec. Lodge No. 32, AMLA Warren, OH 44489” “Enclosed is my check for $100.00 so that my father, John Stupar Sr.’s name will be inscribed on the Slovenian Miners Monument. Sincerely yours, John Stupar Dearborn, MI 48126” “In memorial to John and Josephine Pustovar. Dad worked at the mines for 43 years and my brother worked for 35 years. This donation is given by me and my brother, John for $100.00. Josephine Pustovar Chisholm, MN55719” “Enclosing a donation of an additional $150.00 to add to my earlier $50.00 in September, so that my father and uncle might each have their names placed on the memorial plaque of the Slovenian Miner’s Memorial. It should read: Frank J. (Frye) Pogačnik, Belleville, IL and John (Janez) Pogačnik, Vinden, IL. Thank you and wishes for success. Zbogom. Pat Hagemeir New Smyrna Beach, FLA ” Correction: In the publication of Memorials, two misspellings occurred. Please note the following: Joseph Alich by children Aland Cookies DiCenzo of New Port Richey, FL Angelo DiCenzo by children Al and Cookies DiCenzo of New Port Richey, FL MEMORIAL IS TRIBUTE TO MEN AND WOMEN The Slovenian Miners & Laborers Memorial is a tribute to the contributions of our immigrant people who came to this country and by the sweat of their brows gave their all strength and energy to the industrialization process. Some were in the iron mines of Minnesota and Colorado, some were in the coal mines of Pennsylvania, Illinois, Kansas, Colorado and in the steel mills of Illinois, Pennsylvania and Colorado. Some worked in copper mines of (he Upper Penninsula and the gold and silver mines of California, Wyoming, and Utah. We read about their stories all the time in the series “THE IMMIGRANT” in Zarja. We know from what our grandfathers and uncles told us and the stories passed on from generations. We know too, that women had a part in the building of America, such as Gertie Jordan who was employed at the Colorado Fire & Iron Company in Pueblo and besides, raised a family of three children at the same time. The dauntless spirit of our Slovenian workers is truly worthy of immortality and we are proud to be a part of the Memorial that will insure remembrance for many generations to come! DSD inrv ijTiE ii NO. 1, SHEBOYGAN. WI The annual meeting of Branch No. 1, was preceded by a Mass celebrated by our Spiritual Advisor, Rev. Richard Fale, observing the 56th anniversary of the Slovenian Women’s Union and for the living and deceased members. Paul Maurin, a 1982 S.W.U. Scholarship winner, accompanied by his guitar, sang several solos. (We did appreciate it, Paul.) Following the Mass we had a pot-luck with many gourmet dishes. Our thanks to the ladies who brought food, for their services in the kitchen and for the attractive table settings. Special thanks to Julie Gruenke who presented each member with a Christmas favor — a small crocheted candy cane and Christmas wreaths, to be worn on the lapel made by her. Congratulations, Julie, upon being placed on the Honor Roll at Whitewater College. The president, Ruth Sheck, opened the meeting with a prayer; an additional prayer was recited for late Founder, Marie Prisland and the past recording secretary, also our late State President, Anna Modiz. The president welcomed the members and wished them all Blessed Holidays and thanked them for coming. Janet Maurin was appointed acting recording secretary. We thank her for taking the minutes and for publishing our monthly meetings in the Church Bulletin. The financial report was given by the secretary. Correspondence was read from the National Secretary and the Treasurer. Also from the Heritage Committee concerning the S.W.U. Museum. Upon approval there was a collection for the Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church Improvement Fund, which also included a donation from the branch treasury. It was voted to hold a bake sale Feb. 20th in the Church Hall; Dorothy Behnke graciously accepted the chairmanship. Also the members approved a card party to be held in September, and thanks to Mary L. Gustaveson who will serve as chairman. All agreed that our Dec. 1983 annual meeting should be a repeat of this event with a pot-luck supper. The president extended congratulations from the branch to Mary Turk upon her Award, for contributing to the life of Slovenians in Sheboygan, and to Pat Jaschinski who won the election last fall as Sheboygan County Clerk but was not in attendance since she was in California Honorary Member for 1983 selected was Christine Sterk and our congratulations are extended to her. All officers were re-elected, except for new recording secretary namely; Agnes Gruenke. Rev. Fale initiated the officers and extended his good wishes. The business meeting was closed with a prayer, remembering our deceased member Theresa Chuvan. Door prizes brought by members were then distributed and we had a sing-a-long accompanied by Janet Maurin on the accordian, concluding with Silent Night in Slovenian. Our deep sympathy to the Theresa Chuvan and Max Koren Sr. families and also to Josephine Zschetsche and Antoinette Zore upon loss of their brother. Our long-time member, Agnes Melanz lost her mother, Anna Zlodi. May they rest in peace. Do plan to attend our meeting March 15th. At that time a delegate will be elected to attend the National Convention in Chisholm, Minn. May 22-25th. Best wishes, MARGARET FISCHER NO.2, CHICAGO, IL Meeting opened with prayer and old business was first on the agenda. Fran thanked the committee of workers for the Christmas party and for the many donations of prizes and the variety of baked goods. Committee consisted of Ann Bunnetta, Mary Reich, Mae Persa, Helen Fitzgerald, Kate Tuzak, Anne Hozian, also the officers and families. Santa Ciaus and helpers made a big hit taking the pictures of our many guests and workers. Fr. Vendelin, our pastor and Spiritual Advisor, was on hand to help with the installation of the new officers. Congrats to all for the term 1983. We extend our sympathy to the family of Mary Rasp. Her death has saddened us. We’ll remember her in our prayers. Mass offered for the health of our ailing members will be on Thurs. March 10th at 8 a.m. at St. Stephen’s church. On the sick list we have Jennie Kitz, remembered as our “Mrs. Santa Claus” in past years who could not join us at the Christmas party this year. Also on the sick list are Angela Jeras, Joseph & Mary Gregorich and the Nusko twins who were rushed to St. Anthony’s emergency the night of the meeting. They are fine now. Remember these and our sisters in nursing homes who are not able to attend our meetings in your prayers. Frances Kerzisnik celebrated her 75th birthday and Pauline Ozbolt her 95th birthday last month. They are both in nursing homes. Many happy returns. We have two new members, Phyllis Marmozewicz, Frances Jasbec’s granddaughter and Melissa Ann Muller, born in Scottsdale, Ariz., to Sandra and Michael Muller. Her grandmother is our Nat’l Pres. Mary Muller. Congratulations to all. Happy 42nd anniversary to Angie and Bo. Koziarz. See you all at the meeting. ANN SCIESZKA NO. 6, BARBERTON, OH Our last meeting will be the second Sunday in April because Easter Sunday is the first. Please come to the meeting. You can catch up on your dues. We are trying to keep our Branch 6 together. Come to the meeting at 2 o’clock at the Slovene Center - it’s April 10th. We lost 5 members in 1982 and this year so far have lost 2. Our deepest sympathy to the families of Mrs. Ann Blazich and Donna Jean Fisher (Her mother was a Lauter and her aunt is also a member of our branch). We will miss them very much. Well wishes to our member Mrs. Frances Zupic who is in a rest home. We miss you! Any other members who may be ill are not reported to us at time. Let us know. Children should call the secretary with news of their mother, grandmother, etc. Call 745-7501. I’d appreciate it very much if you’d notify me. We wish all branches a Happy Easter! MITZI, Reporter NO. 10, CLEVELAND, OH The annual Christmas party was held on Wed. Dec. 15th at 1:30 p.m. at the Hofbrau House Restaurant. The weather was rain, but we had a good turnout. We had as our honored guest, our 50-year member, Mary Kovach, who was presented a corsage. Congratulations were given to her. We had several gifts which were donated by our members and each member present received a gift. We had with us three men present as our guests. Christmas songs were sung with Mary Kokal our leader. We all had a really enjoyable time and wish all our members and friends had been with us. Our secretary, Rosemary Susel is collecting dues for 1983. Please check your books and keep the beneficiaries up to date. Our membership drive is now in progress - enroll someone and help us grow. A scholarship fund is in force in memory of our former secretary and State President, Sophie Magayna. Any donations will be galdly accepted. * * * The Jan. meeting was presided by our president, Jean Planinšek. Prayers were said for our deceased members of 1982, Sophie Magayna, Mary Korošec, Helen Moze, Rose McDonough, Mary Ruzich, Mary Svigel. Candles were lighted in their memory. May they rest in peace. Our Scholarship Fund is doing well. Donations are beginning to come in. Thanks to all who have been generous. Our new banner was shown and it is beautiful. It was designed by our treasurer, Rosemary Susel, who designed the pattern and it was made accordingly. Birthdays for March include our twins, Joyce LeNassi and Fay Morro, also Mary Kokal and Mary Komidar who is over 90 years of age. Celebrating their 42nd wedding anniversary are Mary and Joe Kokal. Congratulations and many more in good health. Our membership drive is on and we are selling POTS AND PANS cookbooks, available from our Treasurer, Rosemary Susel. Next meeting is Wed. March 19th at 1 p.m. at the Slovene Home on Holmes Ave. Selected as our Mother-Daughter of the year were Mary Strancar and her daughter, Mary Cimperman. Congratulations. ANN STEFANČIČ NO. 12, MILWAUKEE, WI December meeting was very well-attended as it was our Christmas party and we had some members present whom we don’t see much of because they work. It was good to see them all. All officers were present and each of the reports was accepted. Nursing home visits were finalized and our elections took place with no changes made in officers, meeting place or date - all remaining the same. Mary Evanich was selected for the 1983 Mother of the Year. A good choice and well-deserved! Alma Hoelzer made corsages for all the officers and Jo Wilhelm made the decorations we all had at our places at the tables set for us at the Crystal Palace. Those who brought presents to exchange received one from Stavia who played Santa Claus with her helpers, Jo Wilhelm and Mary Starich and “Happy Birthday” was sung to Mary Evanich followed by a few Christmas Carols.The dinner was very good and so was the dessert! There was no hurry to leave so we played our favorite game and just socialized and exchanged wishes for the holidays. * * * January meeting was very well attended except for the absence of two of our officers, Jo and Stavia, so we put off the installation until next meeting. Reports were all read and accepted. The card party is to be held at John’s Hall, 35th and Lincoln on April 24th, 1983 at 1 o’clock. It was discussed with more details next time. It was decided that the children’s picnic will be held again at Jackson Park and the date is June 23rd. All members can attend. The delegate to the National Convention in May at Chisholm was elected; Stavia Dobersek is delegate and Mary Dezman is alternate. We finally got a bowling team together with Chris Boyance in charge. Hope lady luck is with them. We also welcome a new member, Ann Jelinek’s daughter-in-law, and a new social, Mary Anzur. Welcome to the group! We also need some junior members to replace those who have become too old for that class. The meeting ended with Stavia leading the prayer. Mary Kiel treated us to a good lunch for her birthday and Julia Pesec brought a cake. Also, Betty Stark brought her usual “goodie”. Thank you all as well as the donors for door prizes. Happy Birthday was sung for all the birthday members. A friendly gab-fest was held later as Jo forgot to leave the game behind! MARY DEZMAN NO. 13, SAN FRANCISCO, CA Happy Anniversary Wishes to Emil and June Patrick (daughter of our beloved late sister Sophie Sullivan). Their day was a happy one indeed with the visit of their first granddaughter Robin Thomas who became the bride of John Mitturain, Lake Tahoe. Mom and Dad, Gail and Gary Thomas are most proud of both their mom and daughter. It is so nice to have all as members of Branch No. 13. Emil and June have joined the rest of us in retirement! Goodness me! these children were just infants such a short time ago. Our best to all. Couldn’t attend our last meeting and this is a little unusual for me. Our dear friend, Katie Lampe became concerned and called me to check on my health. Thanks, Katie! So sweet of you. Mary Wraa is our Mother of the Year. It is easy for me to write about Mary having been life-long friends. Mary is much deserving of this great honor. She is a devoted Mother to her son and daughter, her life has been family. Grand-children are an integral part of her life. Mary, we will write more in future articles; your day will be a great day. Pride, Pride! My grandson David Rathbun received a most prestigious award from his High School for citizenship, sports and scholastic standing. He has played football during his entire school attendance. Of course, Mom, Barbara and Dad, Walter are most pleased to say the least. Barbara has received an invitation to the Inaugural of our Governor in Sacramento. Barb is a good worker and deserves this great honor. We end our article on a sorrowful note. Katie Radovich, our only charter member, passed away after a long illness. Beloved Katie will be missed by her family, son, Raymond and (as she referred to her daughter) Jenny, grandchildren, Mark and Kathy. Katie, we are sure, is bringing happiness to Heaven just as she so capably did on Earth. Laughter, Love, and Friendship were greatest attributes; she leaves behind some wonderful memories for her friends and family. Luckily, she was a dear and true friend to me and my entire family. Heaven awaited Katie with open arms; she will truly be missed on earth. May she rest in peace... Our Officers for 1983 will remain the same for our good fortune... March Report Mother’s Day to honor Mary Wraa is progressing under the chairmanship of our beloved President Jo Aiuto. We have not as yet completed all our plans but, May 1, 1983 is the day with 9:30 Mass at the Church of the Nativity and Breakfast to follow. More information will be forthcoming. Plan to attend... Ginny Sustarich, our former officer, was pleased with the marriage of son, Mark, over the Christmas Holidays. We extend our best wishes to Mark and his wife and wish for them all the good things in life. Was so surprised to learn Poldica Podgornik, our Slovenian Editor, has continued her Jewelry business despite the loss of her husband. If you are in the market for some nice jewelry or jewelry repair just call Poldica at 661-7808 or go see her at her place 3317 Taraval St. S.F. 94116. Our sick members, we learn, are on the road to repair. Mary Ansel is up and really walking well; Tillie Kambic’s back is much improved; Katie Plut has some small relief for her back problems. Please call and let us know of your health so we can keep our members informed. Pot Luck Lunch is but a memory at this time but it is with such happiness we report the help and donations so willing given. Our President Jo Aiuto once again added such pleasure to our day, Jo takes chairmanship of these days as to avoid any problems, and she does an EXCELLENT JOB. Hvala lepa Jo! Productive 1983 to all! FRAN E. CHIODO, reporter NO. 14, EUCLID, OH We certainly had an enjoyable evening at our combined meeting and Christmas party. Mary Dolask, who always treats us with her excellent cooking skills, prepared our delicious roast pork and štrukle dinner. Our thanks also to those ladies helping Mary serve. Rose Rogers, Addie Humphries, Frances Plut, and Lucille Korenic. Pres., lleene Collins thanked everyone for the donation of door prizes and baked goods making this such a lovely party. Mrs. Mary Bubnic once again donated her delicious homemade noodles for sale to our ladies to benefit our branch. We were delighted to have Mrs. Bubnic named as our “Mother of the Year”. Sincere congratulations for an honor well deserved. We are pleased to welcome Martha Koren as a new member, we’re delighted to have you join us, Martha! Congratulations to member Josephine Klavora and her husband Frank, who were in Tennessee to welcome 7-pound each twin greatgrandchildren born to their granddaughter Valerie Eybsen. Our get well wishes to Jo’s husband Frank who is now in the hospital. Member Mary Fakult was made a grand- mother once again with the birth of a baby boy to her son and his wife. Best wishes to all! Member Sylvia Tanko had the pleasure of having her son John for a 3-week holiday visit. John attends the Seminary at St. Patrick College in Menlo Park, California. We extend sympathy to the families of member Josephine Plesničar who passed away; also to Mrs. Anne Pinculec on the losss of her husband Mike. May our Lord grant them eternal peace. Our Sunshine Committee reports we have had a number of ladies who are ill. Fran Erzen is in the hospital; Mary Avsec is doing fine after a stay in the hospital; Jennie Fitzhum is recuperating at home; Helen Debeljak and Frieda Miller have also been ill. Mary Mullec is at Richmond Hospital after surgery. We hope and pray for all our sick members for a speedy recovery! Member Millie Marolt has returned from a visit with her daughter Florence in Reno. Florence is the wife of Dr. Ernie Mazzaferri. Welcome back Millie! Elections for 1983 were held and results are: Agnes Tome, Pres.; Mary Stražišar (Arrowhead), Vice-Pres.; Donna Tome, Sect./Treas.; Addie Humphreys, Rec. Sect. Auditors are Mary Fakult, Frances Plut and Lillian Orazen. Reporter is Alice Kuhar. Spiritual Advisor is Rev. Father Francis Paik of St. Christine’s Church. Congratulations to all! We wish to thank all the outgoing officers, lleene Collins, who had to decline another term due to her busy schedule and who served this past year with vigor. We regret losing Vera Bajec who has served countless hours and many years as Sect./Treas., and who will now have a chance to enjoy her free time with her husband, Joe. We’re certain our new officers will be able to pick up and continue in the same conscientious manner of our past officers. A reminder to pay your dues for the coming year and to settle up any past amount due. Check your policies to update them for any change of either address or beneficiary. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all! ALICE KUHAR NO. 16, SO. CHICAGO.IL The children’s Christmas party was a great success. Before lunch the children got acquainted playing games while recorded carols filled the air. Afterwards each child received a gift from Santa (Paul Matushek) and a snowman crocheted Member Mourned Josephine S. Plesničar (nee Habe) died December 20th, two days before her 74th birthday, in Euclid, Ohio. She was a member of the Slovenian Women’s Union, Br. 14, and was a member for 37 years since June 5, 1945. In the early 1930’s she sang alto in the Soča Singing Society, and was also a member of SNPJ lodge, U Boj, She loved dancing and taught herself to play the piano. She graduated in 1926 from the Spencerian School of Commerce, Accounts and Finance with a diploma in Business and Shorthand. She held executive secretarial positions at various points in her life. She was the dear wife of the late Angelo Plesničar, beloved daughter of Josephine and the late John Habe, loving mother of Donald and David Plesničar, and dear sister of Jane Lisy, John L. Habe II and Mary Waverly. Rev. Fr. Joseph Lang of St. Philomena Church performed the Committal Service at Lake View Cemetery. Our sympathy to the bereaved fami,y- Reporter by Chris Whalen and Beverly Matushek which was filled with candy. Two of the older girls, Heather Black and Ellen Franko, demonstrated string tricks such as “cat in the cradle” while the younger children played with their new toys. The adult party was held at the Golden Shell restaurant with over 100 members and guests present. Ann Lustig and her committee again did a super job on reservations, the grab bag and other gifts. Ann made a miniature Santa Sack pin for everyone and a table favor was made by Sylvia Spretnjak. After a delicious dinner, the Belles and Beaus, .a senior citizen group, presented a very entertaining program. Our member, Helen Pastirik, was featured in one of the numbers. A big thank you to all the members who brought pastry for dessert. Birthdays for the months of December and January were celebrated at the party. Many happy returns to Agnes Krillich (80 years old on Christmas day) Anna Novack, Sylvia Spretnjak, Ann Bublich, Pauline Klobučar, Mary Brozovich, Stephanie Golob, Mary Putzell, Mary Rago, Dorothy Novakovich and Elsie Starcevich. Also, greetings to Catherine Cerny (Nov) and Draga Pavlovich (Feb) who brought their treats to the party. In December we lost two members of long standing, Anna Delisimunovic and Pauline Kozul. There was a nice turnout of members to pray the Rosary at their Wakes. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to their families. Also, sincere condolences to Frances Haffner upon the death of her daughter Louise Clemens and to Pauline Klobučar who lost her sister, Frances Hopkins, in January. Congratulations to Dolores Franko upon the birth of her first grandchild, baby Vincent Sochacki. Sunday, March 20th is the date of our Games party to be held at St. George’s hall. Please bring prizes to the March meeting. MARGE SPRETNJAK NO. 17, WEST ALLIS, WI Our December meeting was well-attended possibly due to the “spring like” weather. The temperature was in the 50’s. The attire worn here was more like “Easter Sunday”. The rules and regulations for the branch remained the same. Please remember meetings are every 3rd. Sunday of month, excluding March (due to SWU Bowling Tournament) and June, July, and August. The newly elected officers are — President Marion Marolt, Vice-President Vickie Kastelic, Secry. Treas. Marie Floryan, Rec. Secry. Frances Piwoni, Auditors Helen Ruthenberg, Robin Marolt, Lillian Hartmann, Sgt.-at-arms Mary Murn, Reporters Marion Marolt and Marie Floryan, and in Slovenian, Mary Mum. Woman-of-the-Year is Frances Piwoni. In behalf of the members and officers I want to thank the outgoing officers, Rose Schubert, Jackie Nimmer and Josephine Imperl for their outstanding co-operation, their efficiency in their line of work, and their endless hours of helping the branch in any way possible. Plans are in the making for our 55th anniversary combined with Wisconsin State Regional Convention at St. Mary’s Auditorium on September 25, 1983. More details will follow. It was decided that we will again have the annual fundraising event. It will coincide with our anniversary and convention affair. All literature will be mailed in sufficient time for the events. Congratulations are extended to the 50 year members honored at the Christmas party - Mary Benesh, Emily Imperl, Josephine Imperl, Frances Piwoni, Sophie Turk, Mary Zore, and Emily Jeray. Br. No. 17 will host the SWU Bowling Tournament at B & B Lanes, 86th and Greenfield on March 19 & 20. Members and friends are invited to come and spend the day visiting and cheering for the various teams. Spend a day of relaxation at the lanes. We will also be in need of homemade Slovenian pastries. Please contact me (327-3871) or secretary (327-1444). Thank you Mary Ermenc, who again donated a check to the Scholarship Fund in memory of her husband, Frank. Condolences are extended to the family of Mary Bojantz, a recent 50 year member, who passed away after a short illness. The SWU also suffered a loss in the death of Ann Kompare, National Vice President. She will be missed by many friends. Her thoughts and ideas were always questioning, “will it improve our SWU!” The SWU was foremost in her mind. We wish to express our deepest sympathies to husband, Edward and family. The welcome mat is extended to our new members: Diane Brandt, Darlene Endter, Kathleen Skender, and Jason Thomas Schmidt, grandson of Francis and Josephine Schmidt, great grandson of Mrs. Josephine Stariha. A speedy recovery and best wishes to Josephine Paucek and Mary Ann Ybanez, who are on the sick list and to all the shut-in members. MARION M. MAROLT NO. 20, JOLIET, IL Installation of officers took place at our January Meeting. Father David Stalzer, our Spiritual Director, conducted the ceremony and all officers were present to accept their respective positions. Judy Derlinga, President, Mildred Pucel, Vice President, Mary Marolt, Treasurer, Agnes Lovati, Financial Secretary and Helen Plut, Recording Secretary. Auditors, Emma Nosse, Marie Scheidt and Gen Klainsek. Sgt. at Arms is Marie Malnerick. As part of the business meeting, several things were accomplished; delegates and alternates were chosen for the Convention in May; Marie Malnerick was named our Woman of the Year; our meetings will remain on the same schedule as last year, with a change in time for the Sunday afternoon meetings from 1:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (many members preferring the earlier time). We had our first winner for the $50.00 attendance door prize but MaeRose Schumm was not present so the prize went unclaimed. We will name another winner again this year NO. 20, JOLIET, IL BOWLING NEWS With Spring just around the corner, our season is slowly coming nearer to an end with only 9 weeks left. We have SWU Branch No. 20 in first place with a 36-1/2-26-1/2 record, just 2-1/2 games ahead of second place Slovenian Home 34-29. Our Top Four Bowlers as of January 31 are: 158 - Judy Derlinga, Marj Wajchert, Vicki Bernickas and at 155 Lorraine Rothlisberger. Split-Getters: 3-10 - Betty Fassiotto, Judy Derlinga, Vicki Bernickas, Virginia Kroviak, Marj Wajchert, Carol Kroviak, Sherry Phelan, Mary Cleveland, Lorraine Rothlisberger, Marian Jakovich. 2-7-Betty Fassiotto, Millie Briski. 3-7 -Betty Fassiotto, Mary Lou Kroviak. 4-5 - Judy Derlinga, Mary Kay Demick, Mary Klein, Carol Kroviak. 5-6-10 - Judy Derlinga, Mary Cleveland. 5-10 - Mary Kay Demick, Millie Briski, Mary Cleveland. 3-9-10 - Millie Briski, Sherry Phelan. 5-6 - Ann Kobe. 4-6 - Judy Derlinga. 6-7-10 - Diana Fothergill. 5-6-10 - Marj Wajchert. 1-5-10 - Marian Jakovich. As you can see, we’re getting in shape for the tournament by really attacking those pins! Congratulations to Agnes Lovati, my mom, on the birth of her second grandchild, Benjamin Nelson Lovati, January 11, 1983 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Finally, good luck to all who will participate in the tournament march 19 & 20 in West Allis, Wisconsin! JUDY KOZOL, Secretary among all members who pay their dues by March 1983, a year’s free dues. Hostesses for this meeting were our newly-installed officers. Our Christmas Brunch was another successful event. Many members and husbands attended and all enjoyed the festivities. We had door prizes and a gift exchange. After the Brunch several of the officers paid a visit to our members who are confined to Sunnyhill Nursing Home; Jo Sumic, Mary Valentich and Mary Gerl. Each was presented with a little remembrance from the Branch. We extend our sympathy to the Sukley family on the death of their husband, father and grandfather Ed., to Matilda Vessel on the death of her husband Frank, to Mary Anzelc, Dolores Plut and Helen Plut on the death of their sister-in-law Sophie, and to Lill Bennet on the death of her brother Frank “Red” Smrekar, p. 17. Hermine Prisland Dicke 3717 Council Crest Madison, Wisconsin 53711 PotS and Last year, during the Lenten season, Bob and I were royally treated as dinner guests of three charming priests: Rev. Stephen J. Umhoefer, Rev. Charles Schluter and Rev. Thomas Monaghan. Fr. Schluter, an excellent gourmet cook, prepared the meal while Fr. Monaghan did all the shopping. The main meal: Crab Bisque, Caesar Salad, Shrimp Quiche and Spinach Souffle, was attractively served in the dining room. Fresh strawberries in tall stemmed glasses topped with brandy-flavored whipped cream was enjoyed in the living room along with most interesting conversation. The following recipes were given to me by Fr. Schluter! Dober Tek! Fondly, Hermine & NEW SUPPLY READY The popular cookbook, POTS & PANS, has been re-printed and is now available for immediate shipment. Get your individual copies by writing to the S.W.U. Home Office, 431 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL 60432. $8.00 plus $1.00 postage. Bulk supply shipments to secretaries will also be available at once. Check with your branch officers before ordering individual copies. Happy Cooking! CRAB BISQUE 6 green onions 1 clove garlic 1 /4 cup butter 1 /2 teaspoon thyme teaspoon salt Dash pepper can (6-1/2 ounces) Snow or Lump Crab Meat, drained cups whipping cream egg yolk 1 / 2 teaspoon tarragon 2 2 tablespoons flour 1 1 bottle (25 ounces) dry white wine, room temperature Cut onions into 1/4 inch pieces (tops and all) and mince garlic. Saute in large heavy sauce pan in butter until wilted. Add thyme and tarragon. Add the flour and simmer 1 or 2 minutes, stirring continuously. Slowly add the wine, stirring, and bring to boil; turn down heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the salt, pepper and drained crab; simmer another 5 minutes. Cool, if desired, and refrigerate one or two days. Bring to simmer before serving and add 1 cup unwhipped whipping cream, stirring constantly. Immediately add second cup of unwhipped whipping cream which has been blended with 1 egg yolk, stirring gently. Correct seasoning. A few drops of Tabasco may be added, if desired. Heat thoroughly but do not boil. Serve immediately, garnished with minced parsley or chives for .color. 6 servings. CAESAR SALAD l l l teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Few shakes of pepper teaspoon salt 1 /2 cup grated Parmesan cheese cup croutons (Caesar style) Anchovy fillets, cut up, if desired 2 medium heads Romaine lettuce 1 raw egg, slightly beaten 1 /2 cup salad oil (part olive oil, if desired) Juice of 1 lemon 1 clove garlic, minced 1 rounded tablespoon Dijon mustard Cut lettuce into ribbons, crosswise. Dressing: To slightly beaten egg, add and continue beating 1/2 cup salad oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, salt and cheese. Toss thoroughly shortly before serving, coating all the lettuce with dressing. Just before serving, lightly fold in the croutons. Garnish with anchovy pieces, if desired. Serve immediately. (Dressing can be prepared in advance and refrigerated). 8 servings. SHRIMP QUICHE raw frozen 9-5/8-inch pie crust egg, slightly beaten large eggs cup milk Couple dashes Tabasco sauce 1 /2 teaspoon paprika 112 teaspoon salt, as desired 1 1 tablespoon butter 1 /4 cup chopped green pepper cups shelled medium shrimp or 1 pound frozen raw shrimp cup shredded chees (1/2 sharp Cheddar and 112 Swiss) 1 /4 cup finely chopped tomato, drained Brush raw pie crust with beaten egg. Place in pre-hcated 450° oven for 5 minutes to seal. Set aside. Filling: Beat 3 large eggs; add and beat in the milk. Stir in Tabasco, paprika and salt. Set aside. In butter saute the green pepper until slightly limp. Cook the shrimp, cool and cut in about 1/2 inch pieces (cook raw frozen shrimp, whole or in pieces, according to directions on package; cool immediately in cold water, drain and cut into pieces). Layer 112 cheese in pie crust; add all shrimp and top with green pepper and tomato. Sprinkle remaining cheese over all. Pour over the egg-milk mixture and bake at 300° for 50 minutes to one hour until knife inserted 1 inch from edge comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes to firm up quiche for serving. 6 servings. NO. 20, CONT’D: Get well wishes to Sarah Callans, our Junior member. Sarah is the granddaughter of Mary and Stan Marolt. Congratulations to Agnes and A1 Lovati on the birth of a grandson, Benjamin Nelson Lovati, born Jan. 11th. Baby’s dad is A1 Jr. We will forego our March meeting in favor of attending the Robert Goulet Show at the Rialto Theatre on the 13th, at 3 p.m. If you haven’t got your tickets, you better hurry, can’t be too many left. Agnes Lovati is in charge. Lent begins February 16th, a time for reflection and looking forward to the glories of Easter Sunday. During these 40 days, Find time for a neighborly greeting And time to delight an old friend; Remember — (he years are fleeting And life's latest day will soon end. HELEN PLUT NO. 22, BRADLEY, IL Our big Christmas party and meeting on December 12 started off with a tasty buffet dinner at Barfield’s Inn, where, in the privacy of a separate room we ate at leisure and did enjoy a “cultural exchange” with a young man from Kerala, India, who waited on us. (Our minds expanded as well as our stomachs!) Then onward to the home of Toni Legris for business before more pleasure. Co-hostessing were her sisters, Gabrielle and Emma Lustig. The correspondence read varied from Christmas greetings from SWU National President Mary Muller, to a news letter from Emma Znidarsich of Wisconsin, to a sincere thank you from Anna Jamnik for the get-well wishes received at the time of her hospital stay in late fall. (Checking on her recently, 1 learned that surgery solved the problem. Now, if she could somehow acquire two good legs, she would be in great shape for her 84 years.) The Bishop Baraga Association acknowledged our gift in memory of Ann Kompare. Though it was not physically possible to answer Br. 16’s call to be present at the wake and funeral, we wished to share their sorrow on so great a loss. In the spirit of the Season, St. Joseph Church and United Parents were kindly remembered with special offerings. A Mass for our deceased members will be offered by a White Father. By unanimous vote, Toni Legris was named Woman of the Year. Now for the big question. Who wants an office in ‘83? For a moment, golden silence. Finally, Elizabeth Kinder accepted the vicepresidency and Anna LaMontagne a trustee ship, the remaining offices filled as before. That was it for business. The Holiday mood permeated the evening and feeling especially blessed were the winners of various prizes: Margaret Planton, Mayme Drassler, Elizabeth Kinder, Helen Sebastiani, Ann Richards and Doreene Althaus. Mathilde Beham joined the Drassler family for Christmas and she and Mayme returned to the sunshine of Arizona shortly after. Enjoyed our get-togethers. Hurry back! With jobs uppermost in our concerns for those seeking work, it is a relief to learn that Jeff Metschuleit has landed a position with Hughes Aircraft Corp. in Carlsbad, Ca. Armed with a degree in Electronics Engineering, he could hardly miss. Grandmother Mollie McIntyre beams when she speaks of him! Until we meet again in the pages of ZARJA, God love you. EMMA LUSTIG, Reporter NO. 23, ELY, MN “The Road of Life”, a prayer read by Sally Davidson, opened our meeting. The National Convention, taking place in Chisholm in May will be attended by delegates Mary Petritz and Angela Mobilia with alternates, Helen Strukel and Mary Skufca. Two new members joined our lodge, Jennie Mariani and Amelia Rozman. We’re happy you belong. Mary Reich ensperger was hospitalized but has recovered. A donation of $50 was given to our church. A committee composed of Mary Jamnik, Rose Stupnik and Ann Skradski will present the member chosen to be “Woman of the Year of 1983”. The following served on the lunch committee for February. Pauline Poljaner, Rose Mosnik, Ann Miklawcich, Mary Ann Matson, and Helen Theno. After a count of 48 members present the meeting ended with a prayer. REPORTER NO. 24, LA SALLE, II. As I write this we are under “winter storm watch” with the possibility of rain, sleet and snow. We have had a mild winter with very little snow, but then, winter is not over yet! Many of our members have been ill since my last report. Barbara Cass had been hospitalized with pneumonia in December. Antonia Hoefferle was a January hospital patient. Mary Piletič was also in the hospital for a week and when she came home her husband, Joe entered as a patient. Gale Hoffman’s husband, Louis, also had surgery. All are up and about now. Josephine Savnik slipped and fell while vacationing in Florida and is a patient at IVC Hospital waiting for fractures to mend and undergoing therapy. We pray that you will be with us soon. Plans are just about complete for our outing on Sunday, May 1st. The bus will leave La Salle Catholic School at 12:45 p.m. for the 3:00 p.m. performance of “Stars of the Lawrence Welk Show” at the Paramount Arts Centre in Aurora, IL. Dinner will follow the show. Reservations can be made with me at the March meeting and then until all seats are gone. Members will get first consideration. Money must be paid by April 20. Unpaid seats will be offered to the general public after that time. If you have not paid your dues to date, our Financial Secretary, Wanita Helmer, would appreciate your doing so as soon as possible. We hope to see you on Thursday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Resurrection Rectory. We have many topics for discussion and appreciate your participation. ANNE M. WANGLER, Reporter NO. 25, CLEVELAND, OH Seems like Christmas was only yesterday and it’s already time to wish members and friends a Happy Easter! May the Risen Lord bless you with health. Thirty members of Br. 25 held their Christmas party at Sterle’s Country House. After a good lunch, Carols were sung and door prizes were given, donated by the members. Since my last report we lost 9 members, a total of 22 in 1982: Catherine Ubich 89, Josephine Kozel 80, Mary Korenchan 70, Mary Manchook 72, Jennie Žnidaršič 87, Josephine Perpar 81, Justine Duh 69, Theresa Vovk 86 and Antonia Mihevc 89. Our sympathy to the families of our dearly departed sisters. May they rest in peace. A big thank-you to members who come to the funeral home for prayers and to attend the funeral mass. My sympathy to the family of Anne Kompare. Ann and 1 worked together when we were National Auditors. She is missed by Zveza as are our dedicated officers, Sophie Magayna and Frances Sietz. And now, Antoinette Turek, long-time National President has died after a long illness. God grant her eternal rest. Toni and I traveled by bus to the National Board meetings in Chicago. One time when the bus stopped at Toledo we went in for coffee as did the bus driver. While we were in the coffee shop, he left and drove off. All we saw was the bus rolling merrily along down the road to Chicago. So, we had a five hour wait for the next bus! Josephine Stanich fell and broke her elbow. Now she has part of her hip in her elbow! Really! Mary Otoničar, Jr. had surgery and we extend get-well wishes to her and all our members for a speedy recovery. Happy St. Joseph’s Day to all Josephines and also to Rev. Joseph Simcic and Rev. Jos. Boznar, our pastor at St. Vitus Church. He is also celebrating his birthday. It is his 39th! Officers of Br. 25 for 1983 arc: Spiritual Leader, Rev. Jos. Boznar, President Cecelia Kermavner, Sec-Treas. Cirila Kermavner, 6610 Bliss Ave. Tel. 881-4798, Rec. Secretary Marie Telic and Auditors Frances Kotnik and Mary Turk to whom we extend wishes for a happy birthday, a little late! Meetings are held every 2nd Wed. of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Social Room of St. Vitus Aud. Dues collection is at 1.00 p.m. JENNIE FEMC NO. 26. PITTSBURGH, PA Another year has began and at this time, the officers would like to extend to all members a Happy and Blessed New Year and one that will bring good health to all. Our meetings in attendance for the year 1982 were great, usually 35 to 50 women. We would like to see this continue during 1983. A reminder, the business meeting will be held on the 3rd Monday of the month, begining Monday, March 21, 1983. Please make a note of this. The Christmas Party was a huge success; a thank you to the officers and members who prepared and catered the affair and also to the women who baked the goodies and donated door prizes. You’re a great bunch of ladies! Election of officers took place at our November meeting. The same officers were voted in and they accepted. They are, Pres. Rose Steckel, V. Pres. Anna Steckcl, Secretary Mary Slaney, Treas. Helen Gratkowski, Recording Secretary Helen Cesnik, Auditors Helen Kunich and Antoinette Jaketic. Our Spiritual Advisor is Father Ferdinand Demsher. Please inform any officer if a member is ill or in the hospital. Let us all try and bring a new member to our March meeting. As the saying goes “The more the merrier”. To all our shut-ins, aged and ill, you are always remembered in our prayers. HELEN CESNIK NO. 32, EUCLID, OH The Christmas party started out on a gay note with the toe-tapping tunes from the button-box of Chuck Krivec. He led us in singing Christmas carols and also some of the oldies! Our other player, Hank Kerzman couldn’t be with us due to another committment. Refreshments of all kinds were dispensed by none other than A1 Comenshek, our genial bartender aided by Zani Garbincus. The refreshment committee did an outstanding job. We couldn’t have asked for a better selection of food. We were honored to have with us two 50 year members, Jennie Gr-zincic and Marion Ursic. They were presented each with a lovely silk flower made by Karen Mansi and each with a wallet from the Home Office with a monetary gift from our branch. We understand that it is difficult for our older members to get out at night but we always are happy to see them when they do come. We had two birthday ladies, Mary Latkovich who is 85 and Mary Gentile. To all others who had birthdays in December, our belated best wishes. Congratulations to Caroline and Rudy Kolar on their 50th Wedding Anniversary in December. Since we had no report of any illness we assume everyone is enjoying good health. In the travel department, Mary and Frank Drobnick were leaving for Florida after the holidays to spend the winter. Hubby Zani and I were spending Christmas week in Richmond, VA with our daughter, Martha and husband, Frank Fazzio. We spent a day in Colonial Williamsburg which is an experience in itself. We also spent some time in Washington soaking up a little American history. Our talented Carmella Cartenuto presented everyone with a lapel ornament which could also double as a tree ornament. Hermine had medals from Rome for all and after playing the game, everyone went home with a nice assortment of gifts. * * # We started the new year with a new president, Dorothy Lamm. We were honored to have State President Ann Tercek to preside over the installation of officers. Ladies, let’s all give Dorothy all our support since the job is all new to her, too. At the same time, I’m sure you will join me in thanking Hermine, out-going president, for the dedication and good work she did for the last two years. Our two delegates who are traveling to the National Convention in May are Josephine Jevec and Hermine Strainer. The alternates are Josephine Comenshek and Ann Cooke. We are sorry to report that Alma Eppick whom we selected as the Woman of the Year at the December meeting announced that she is forced to decline for personal reasons and other committments. Helen Kovacevich was nominated and approved unanimously. She will be honored at our annual dinner on May 18th. You know that we always have a grand time with good food and a nice crowd, so, don’t forget to mark your calendars. We congratulate Mary Tushar and her husband on their 56th Wedding Anniversary. We hope they have many more. We sang Happy Birthday to Josephine Jevec and Vicki Holny. On the sick list were Pauline Vrh and Mary Bostian. We hope they are well on the road to recovery by now. Our sympathy goes out to the families of Tone Jerkic and Mary Erchul. May they rest in peace. I am happy to report that we had four volunteers as guards to replace some of the ladies who wanted to step down. They are Louise Demoyse, Valeric Traska, Fran Bregar and Marge Kovacevich. Our fifty-fifty project netted $30, half of which went into the treasury and three prizes of $5 were shared by Rose Hahn, Dorothy Lamm and Mary Zifko. Since I haven’t more news or reports of ill members, I assume all is well with you. Best wishes and see you at the meeting. ESTHER GARBINCUS NO. 33, DULUTH, MN There were 20 members present for our January meeting. Which must have been the “warmest” meeting (wcatherwise) we have had in years. Usually if not a storm our January meeting is usually held in temperatures of 10° below (or more). So it was nice to have a “warmer than usual month”. Althea Tverberg was honored as “Queen of the Month” and Stella Mattson was to be “Queen” in February. p. 22. ON THE COVER.... OUR POTS & PANS EDITOR A gentle, gracious person, Hermine Dicke, daughter of our S.W.U. Founder, Marie Prisland, has brought her knowledge and love for homemaking to us in the Slovenian Women’s Union for all of 20 years. It’s since 1963 that Hermine has edited the feature in ZARJA called “Pots and Pans”. Culinary art is Hermine’s forte. She is an excellent hostess and loves to share her expertise with her many friends in Madison, Wisconsin and all the members through ZARJA. That she is sincere is proven in the fact that she tries and tests every dish before serving and certainly before publication. The beneficiaries of her art are her husband and family whom she credits as the “best tasters”! Hermine is also the secretary of the S.W.U. Scholarship Fund, another task she inherited from her mother who was the fund’s first officer from 1949 until 1965. In this work, Hermine calls again on her knowledge of academic life since she is the wife of professor emeritus, formerly professor of entomology at the University of Wisconsin, Robert J. Dicke. She is a graduate of the St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Milwaukee and a registered nurse. Her four children are all well-educated and she has participated in Girls Scouts activities for over 20 years and with foreign students at the University of Wisconsin for 10 years. She also loves attending cooking demonstrations and has visited Milwaukee and her home town of Sheboygan many times to visit our members’ homes and attend classes. Oftentimes she is accompanied by her sister, Margaret Prisland Fischer, secretary of Br. 1. Now that her husband is retired, Hermine and Bob enjoy golf and bowling besides reading, playing bridge, entertaining their friends and traveling. They are both in ood health and considerable time is spent at their cabin on 47 acres of forest land in Northern Wisconsin bordering on the Chippewa River. The best times for them are family times when the occasion calls for a reunion of all their loved ones. When a few years ago Hermine suggested that she finally did have a little time to gather her many notes and ideas together for a new SWU cookbook, the Board of Directors gratefully assigned her the task and now, the “POTS & PANS” book is on the market. With careful scrutiny, she and her brother, Ted Prisland, a designer, have put a beautiful book together; with the help of her husband, Bob, she has fastidiously prepared the book for print and with the recipes from hundred of experts in Slovenian and American cooking, our very members, we think she has presented a book that will be a treasure in ever« home. She knows wnat the housewife and motherof today want in their cookbooks and she has tried to supply it. With the first report of excellent sales, all the books are out and the Home Office supply is gone, we know that Hermine is very gratified. We all say “thanks” — and hope Hermine knows that these words of gratitude come from hundreds of us who will become better cooks and bakers and more fulfilled housewives, because of her. Editor ROBERT & HERMINE DICKE’S FAMILY Five grandchildren are the special pride of Bob and Hermine Dicke. They gathered the Dicke family for this photo of all of them. From left, front: grandchildren Mary, Ann (a twin of Kareni. Robbv, Meg and Karen. Middle row from left, Hermine, daughter. Kathy, son,Bill and his wife, Chris and daughter, Mary. In the back row are Robert, Sr. and son, Bob. Their son, Robert Ted is an engineer with Wisconsin Power & Light Co., son, Bill is a pharmacy technician, daughter, Mary, is a mental health counselor in Sonoma County, California and daughter, Kathy is a singer with a musical group. Food Look what’s cooking Column 1 Grill isn’t fashion slave Page 7 Wisconsin State Journal Sunday, May 30,1982, Section 5, Page 6 Smoke seals meat flavor Page 7 Slovenian flavor simmers in ‘Pots and Pans ’ •Cookbook By Ann Rundell Food writer When the late Marie and John Prisland, parents of Hermine Dicke of Madison, emigrated from Slovenia to Sheboygan, they brought many rich traditions with them. Mrs. Prisland, determined to retain the culture of her native land, founded a national organization. The Slovenian Women’s T Tninn nf ica, in 1926. For many years, she edited a food column, Pots and Pans, for the organization’s monthly publication, Zarja (The Dawn). For the last 19 years, Mrs. Dicke has been editing the column. This year, a cookbook of the same name she compiled and edited, has been published by the Women’s Union. “It is not entirely an ethnic cookbook,” Mrs. Dicke explained. Slovenian. These are the ones that have been handed down by word of mouth from generation to generation in the tiny province in northern Yugoslavia. Other recipes are distinctly American, many contributed by Madison friends of Mrs. Dicke. She has updated the traditional ones, taking advantage of conven-. ience foods, utensils and appliances available today. As her mother onc