po* Hr1 sil zka )ItlO< bkfl pr« Naalor — Address nova doba 6233 St. Clalr Avenne Cleveland 3, Ohio (Tel. HEnderson 3889) NOVA DOBA (NEW ERA) URADNO GLASILO AMERIŠKE BRATSKE ZVEZE — OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE AMERICAN FRATERNAL UNION Entered as Second Class Matter April 15th, 1926, at The Post Office at Cleveland, Ohio, Under the Act of March 3rd, 1879 W| NO. 36. __ gT iest - — Accepted for Mailing at Special Rate of Postage, Provided for in Section 1103, Act of October 3rd, 1917, Authorized March 15th, 1925 CLEVELAND, OHIO, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 — SREDA, 13. SEPTEMBRA, 1944 VOLUME XX,—LETNIK XX. evj' lisa .Vi :ati en)1 ■ prt bre jet tio8 ras Ruske čete v Jugoslaviji AMERIČANI IN ANGLEŽI OB 2APADNI NEMŠKI MEJI , Osvoboditev Jugoslavije je na vidiku. Ruske armade so j vzhodne in južne Rumunije in preko Bolgarije vdrle v jposlavijo in dosegle zvezo z Jugoslovansko osvobodilno ar-' ° maršala Tita. Rusi so preplavili skoro vso Bolgarijo ter ekod dosegli in prekoračili meje Grčije. Višje proti severu j(°r!raj0 ruske in rumunske armade v Transilvanijo, katero ' Hitler odtrgal Rumuniji in podaril Madžarski. I't ne more biti nikakega dvorna več, da je v teku resno ° je ^ranje nemške okupacijske sile na Balkanu. Sodi se, da font okrog četrt milijona nemških vojakov, katerim preti zate ali enostavno likvidiranje. Po nekih poročilih se je prebilo Srbije dvignilo proti nemškim okupatorjem in domačim ‘fngom. Drugo poročilo javlja o uporih v Paveličevi “neod-I * ffrvatski ter da je bil poglavnik Ante Pavelič ujet ter °^en četam maršala Tita. Hitre in vratolomne izpremembe so se izvršile v Bolgariji, e>0 je bila nemška dinastija pripela k Hitlerjevemu vozu. s» se Rusi približali meji Bolgarije, je slednja proglasila nevtralnost in pretrgala diplomatske zveze z Nemčijo, niso bili s tem zadovoljni in so zahtevali, da se Bolgarija °dločno na stran zaveznikov ter prepreči odhod nemških 12 Bolgarije. Ko se je Bolgarija obotavljala, so ji Rusi navdali vojno. Sedem ur za lem je Bolgarija že prosila za pre-lf *e’ katerega pa ji je Rusija dovolila šele po štirih dneh. V iv C-(lSU so rus^e wmade že vkorakale v Bolgarijo; bolgarsko p0^Vo ,n ljudstvo ni nudilo nikakega odpora. Bolgarija je navdala vojno svoji prejšnji zaveznici Nemčiji. Vesti iz Balkana so precej zmedene in nejasne, toda kljub 1,111 kažejo, da se ruši nemška balkanska fronta, kateri bo prej sledil poraz prave Nemčije. Tudi pred zaključkom zad-zuetovne vojne se je bila nemška moč najprej zrušila na nu. ,,francoski in belgijski fronti so se zavezniške armade .. llžale nemški meji in tako zvani Slegfriedovi nemški obramb-l, • Skoro vsa Francija je osvobojena nemških okupatorjev, ^ «*o tudi Belgija in del Nizozemske. Zdaj se gre za zlom ^friedove črte in tam se že vrše hudi boji. Nemci bodo to nadnjo obrambno črto gotovo z vsemi silami branili in kontno bo mnogo žrtev na obeh straneh. Vsekakor je za pojočo nemško moč značilno, da se mora končno boriti pred pragom in da izstrelki zavezniških topov že padajo v ° Nemčijo. Zadnja poročila pravijo, da so zavezniki že Luxemburg, glavno mesto istoimenske kneževine, in so ^ ib Užali pravi nemški meji do razdalje 10 milj. Rusi so pričeli z močno ofenzivo v okrožju Varšave ter proti ^tu in obenem proti Češkoslovaški. Na nekaterih mestih so ze vdrli v Vzhodno Prusijo. Madžarska in Slovaška se še \ Za Hitlerjev frak, toda zdi se, da se ne bosta več dolgo. j L pijanski fronti se Nemci besno upirajo, toda tudi tam za-ofJ P°ia^oma napredujejo. Na Pacifiku postajajo bolj aktivne ameriške zračne in pomorske sile. ^ ®«e 21. septembra je bilo oficielno poročano iz zavezniške-t finega stana v Franci ji, da so ameriške čete na neki točki l^ekoračile nemško mejo in se bojujejo na pravih nemških , 'istočasno je bilo poročano iz Moskve, da so ruske čete vdr-j^sfl°dnQ Prusijo, to je v pravo Nemčijo. Vojni požar, ki ga ,Vezanetil in namenil za ostali svet, je končno dosegel tudi tj. cy0, na katere pogorišču bo v doglednem času poginil na- ^ Quebecu, Canada, sta se sešla k novi konferenci predsed-oosevelt in britiški ministrski predsednik Churchill. Na kfT^i bo najbrž načrt “pogreba” nacijske Nemčije in pospe-' ofenziva na Pacifiku. je? in -rli, ‘P1 uto ,ei» jri” t«r> Hi Ve J ;0Ši J % ij1 ii5 it if Ki / / $ A’ ti v /j :iJe |f0 $ I P.. $ / / / o' % , ZAPISNIK ^KOVANJE 17. REDNE KONVENCIJE AMERIŠKE *T$KE ZVEZE, KI SE JE VRŠILA V ROCK SPRINGSU, WYOMING, OD 17. DO 21. AVGUSTA 1944. POROČILA GLAVNIH ODBORNIKOV (Nadaljevanje iz zadnje izdaje) BONDS Par Book (Amortized) 0 Value Value c J kS ctNT ji®: i,%(j J^tes Savings Bond, Series "G” 2%% $ 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00 tli 1)% tjt es Savings Bond, Series “G" 2 Vi 10,000.00 10,000.00 j! ktes Savings Bond, Series “G” 2 Vi 50,000.00 50,000.00 'j Aejj tates Savings Bond, Series “G" 2H 10,000.00 10,000.00 r tNd tc Co-, Tex — Braz. Navig. Dist 5 Vi 10,000.00 10,074.77 °0-. N. J,—Bridge 4Vi 10,000.00 11,098.84 n J Bldg. & Highway 4 Vi 5,000.00 5,600.77 $ " N- J.—Co. Bldg. & Highway .. 4V4 10,000.00 11,272.60 c c°-, Tex—Road 5>/j 10,000.00 10,051.11 / °'* Tennessee—Refunding 4 15,000.00 15,961,00 Coleman Co., Tex.—Road, Precinct ?1 5 10,000.00 10,000.00 Cowlitz Co., Wash.—Pub. Utility, Elec. 4 Vi 25,000.00 26,991.63 Dade Co., Florida,—Causeway Rev. . 4>i 20,000.00 20,950.32 Hidalgo Co., Tex.—Rd. Dist. n, Ref. 4 Vi 20,000.00 21,719.67 Hutchinson Co., Tex.—Road . 5»i 10,000.00 10,459.01 Hutchinson Co., Tex.—Road .. . 5 Vi 10,000.00 10,390.35 Jefferson Co., Tex.—Court House Ref. 5 10,000.00 10.416.74 Johnston Co., N. C.—Highway . 5 10,000.00 10,248.59 Lee Co., N. C.—Road 4% 10,000.00 10,168.18 Liberty Co., Tex.—Road 5>,i 8,000.00 8,064.40 Los Angeles Co., Calif.—Sanitation 5V4 5,000.00 5,839.30 Los Angeles Co., Calif.—Sanitation 5Vi 5,000.00 5,917.93 Los Angeles Co., Calif.—Sanitation 5V4 5,000.00 5.838.45 Los Angeles Co., Calif.—Sanitation 5 Vi 8,000.00 8,892.69 Los Angeles Co., Calif.—Sanitation 5 Vi 2,000.00 2,214.66 Mahonmg Valley San. Dist., Ohio—Water 4 Vi 5,000.00 4,805.11 Marion Co., W. Va.—-Mannington Road Dist. 5 Vi 10,000.00 10,036.29 Mason Co., Wash.—Pub. Utility—Elec. Rev 4 Vi 10,000.00 11,074.22' Matagorda Co., Tex.—Conserv. & Reclam 6 10,000.00 10,276.89 McKinley Co., N. Mex.—Road & Bridge 5 10,000.00 10,267.70 Mobile Co., Alabama—Funding 4 Vi 15,000.00 15,449.49 Monroe Co., Alabama—Refunding 6 10,000.00 10,653.06 Morgan Co., Tennessee, Refunding 3% 20,000.00 20,857.22 Polk Co., Tennessee, Funding . 6 10,000.00 11,801.22 Polk Co., Tennessee, Funding 6 5,000.00 5,911.92 Polk Co., Tennessee, Funding 6 5,000.00 5,829.27 4 . 25,000.00 27,353.44 Wayne Co., N. C.—Funding 5 5,000.00 5,026.41 Wayne Co., N. C.—Funding 5 Š,000.00 5,015.72 Wichita Co., Tex.—Water Imp. Dist. tl 4 Vi 15,000.00 16,227.98 Wichita Co., Tex.—Water tlmp. Dist. SI 4 Vi 6,000.00 5,407.61 Willacy Co., Tex.—Rd. Dist. Ser. 2 1941 4 Vi 10,000.00 10,699.38 Wise Co., Va—Richmond & Gladeville Dist. 4% 7,000.00 8,102.65 Wise Co., Va.—Richmond & Gladeville Dist. 4% 3,000.00 3,448.14 Wise Co., Va.—Richmond & Gladeville Dist. 4% 5,000.00 5,704.33 Yuma Co., Arizona—Highway Imp 5 Vi 5,000.00 5,000.00 Yuma Co., Arizona—Highway MUNICIPAL 5 Vi 10,000.00 9,912.46 Aberdeen, Wash.—Water Rev 5 2,000.00 2,115.13 Aberdeen, Wash.—Water Rev 5 3,000.00 3,192.00 Aberdeen, Wash.—Water Rev 5 5,000.00 5,436.28 Aberdeen, Wash.—Water Extension Proj 5 10,000.00 10,714.09 Aberdeen, Wash.—Water Rev. 5 7,000.00 8,369.09 Akron, Ohio—Sewage Disposal 4 Vi 10,000.00 10,241.21 Akron, Ohio—Grade Crossing Elimination .... 4% 15,000.00 16,313.03 Alpine, Tex.—Refunding 4 Vi-5 3,000.00 3,494.49 Alpine, Tex.—Refunding 4Vi-5 3,000.00 3,511.86 Alpme, Tex.—Refunding 4 Vi-5 4.000.00 4,704.71 Altoona, Pa.—Improvement Bonds 4 Vi 7,000.00 6,833.86 Amarillo, Tex.—Water Works 5 10,000.00 10,272.66 Amarillo, Tex.—Water Works 5 10,000.00 10,172.37 2 Vi-4 5,000.00 5,401.39 Birmingham, Mich.—Refunding, Ser. B-l 2 Vi-4 7,000.00 7,264.95 Birmingham, Mich.—Refunding, Ser. B-l 2 Vi-4 3,000.00 3,114.04 Bloomington, 111.—Water Revenue 4 Vi 10,000.00 9,666.75 Blue Island Park Dist., Cook Co., Ill 4 4,000.00 4,346.10 Blue Island Park Dist., Cook Co., Ill 4 3,000.00 3,240.52 Blue Island Park Dist., Cook Co., Ill 4 3,000.00 3,220.83 Bradley, HI., Kankakee Co.—Judgement Fdg. 3’2 10,000.00 10,557.58 Bristol, Va.—Ref. City Hall & Ct. House 4 Vi 10,000.00 10,955.60 Camden, N. J.—Gen. Refunding 4 s.oSmo 5,134.30 Carbondale, Pa.—Judgement Funding 4 Vi 5,000.00 5,637.67 Carbondale, Pa.—Judgement Funding 4 Vi 5,000.00 5,756.06 Carrizozo, New Mexico—Elec. Light & Power 4Vi 6,000.00 6,552.83 Carrizozo, New Mexico—Elec. Light & Power 4 Vi 6,000.00 6,552.82 Chattanooga, Tennessee—Public Imp 4 25,000.00 28,151.11 Childress, Texas—Water Works Ref 4 Vi 6,000.00 7,276.68 Cicero, 111.—Fundmg—3rd Series 4% 10,000.00 10,957.47 Cicero, 111.—Water Rev 4‘4 10,000.00 11,211.14 Cleveland, Ohio—Aircraft Landing Field 4% 20,000.00 19,148 35 Consumers Pub. Pow. Dist. N. E. Neb. Div 3 25,000.00 24,889.40 Consumers Pub. Pow. Dist. East Neb. Div. 3'/2 i5;ooo.oo 15,256.80 Dearborn, Mich.—Sewer 4Vi 10,000.00 10,170.35 2 Vi-4 Vi 5,000.00 5,289.62 Dearborn, Mich.—Refunding 2 Vi-4 Vi 5,000.00 5,361.13 Detroit, Mich.—Water 4 10,000.00 9,138.19 Detroit, Mich.—Water 4 Vi 10,000.00 10,239.62 Dixmoor, 111., Cook Co.—Judgement Fdg 4 Vi 26,000.00 30,582.97 Dunmore, Pa.—Judgement Funding 4>i 25,000.00 27,523.36 East Paterson, N. J.—Refunding 4 5,000.00 5,394.93 East Paterson, N. J.—Refunding 4 10,000.00 10,837.99 East Paterson, N. J.—Refunding 4 10,000.00 10,884.61 Fairmont, W. Va.—Hospital Rev 4 10,000.00 11,016.21 Fairmont, W. Va.—Hospital Rev 4 10,000.00 11,154.11 Flint, Mich.—Sanitary Trunk Sewer 4% 10,000.00 10,686.11 Forest Park, 111.—Water Rev 4 Vi 10,000.00 9,199.55 Freeport, 111.—Water Rev 3 Vi 25,000.00 26,533.28 Gallitzin, Pa.—Water Works 4 Vi 3,000.00 3,352.02 Gallitzin, Pa.—Water Works 4 Vi 3,000.00 3,399.84 Gallitzin, Pa.—Water Works 4 Vi 3,000.00 3,368.49 Gallitzin, Pa.—Water Works 4 Vi 1,000.00 1,128.03 Galveston, Tex.—Warf & Terminal Facilities 3Vi 20,000.00 21,231.72 Galveston, Tex.—Warf & Terminal Facilities 3Vi 20,000.00 21,169.25 Garfield, N. J.—Water Refunding 4 Vi 20,000.00 21,881.40 Garfield Heights, Ohio—Ref, Issue S3 2 Vi-5 10,000.00 7,849.08 Glencoe Park Dist.—Cook Co., Ill 4% 10,000.00 10,162.75 Goldsboro, N. C.—Pub. Imp 4% 5,000.00 5,010.55 Goldsboro, N. C.—Pub. Imp. 4% 5,000.00 5,011.68 Greenburgh, N. Y 5% 15,000.00 15,099.78 Hamtramck, Mich.—Pub. Water System 4% 10,000.00 11,732.19 Harriman, Tennessee, Funding 4% 5,000.00 5,884.53 Harriman, Tennessee, Funding 4% 10.000.00 11,842.02 High Point, N. C.—Water 5 10,000.00 12,729.11 Hfghwood, 111.—Water Rev 3 Vi 4,000„00 4,103.76 Highwood, 111.—Water Rev 3V4 4,000.00 4,114.21 Highwood, 111.—Water Rev 3 Vi 4,000.00 4,124.35 Highwood, 111.—Water Rev 3 Vi 4,000.00 4,134.18 Highwood, 111.—Water Rev 3 Vi 2,000.00 2,081.05 Hoqujam, Wash.—Water Works 5 Vi 10,000.00 10,450.96 Hoquiam, Wash.—Water Works 5 Vi 10,000.00 10,703.33 Jennings, Louisiana—Pub. Imp 4 Vi 10,000.00 11,585.23 Jennings, Louisiana—Street Imp 4 Vi , 3,000.00 3,497.40 Jennings, Louisiana—Pub. Imp 4 Vi 12,000.00 13,989.63 Knoxville, Tennessee—Sewer 4 Vi 5,000.00 5,086.41 Knoxville, Tennessee—Bridge 4 Vi 10,000.00 10,756.34 Lakewood, Ohio—Sewage Treatment Works .... 4 Vi 16,000.00 16,085.50 Lenoir City, Tennessee—Ref. Ser. 1941 4 25,000.00 27,426.89 Long Beach, N. Y.—Water Ref 4 10,000.00 10,000.00 Long Beach, N. Y. Gen. Ref. Series A 4 20,000.00 19,761.76 Mahanoy Township, Pa., Schuykill Co.—Water 3% 25,000.00 26,167.42 Mamaroneck, N. Y.—Sewer 4 Vi 5,000.00 4,896.07 Mamaroneck, N. Y.—Sewer 4 Vi 5,000.00 4,873.99 Manville, N. J.—Water 5 7,000.00 8,785.76 Manville, N. J.—Water 5 7,000.00 8,861.62 Manville, N. J.—Water ....; 5 3,000.00 ■ 3,829.37 Marion, 111—Refunding 5 16,000.00 16,000.00 Menominee, Mich.—Sewage Disposal System .... 3 Vi 4,000.00 4,274.26 Metropolitan Water Dist. of So. Calif 4 10,000.00 10,398.02 Metropolitan Water Dist. of So. Calif 4 5,000.00 5,182.37 Michigan City, Ind.—Sewage Works Rev. 4 7,000.00 7,636.76 Michigan City, Ind.—Sewage Works Rev. 4 3,000.00 3,255.05 Millville, N. J.—Gen. Ref 4 Vi 10,000.00 11,633.53 Millville, N. J.—Gen. Ref. 4 Vi 15,000.00 17,521.41 Mobile, Alabama—Refunding 3 Vi 10,000.00 11,214.00 Moffat Tunnel Imp. Dist., Denver, Colo 5 Vi 10,000.00 10,467.07 Moffat Tunnel Imp. Dist., Denver, Colo. 5 Vi 10,000.00 10,340.33 Montgomery, Alabama—Water Wks. Warrants 5 10,000.00 10,866.26 Montgomery, Alabama—Water Wks. Warrants 5 5,000.00 5,491.49 Montgomery, Alabama—Gen. Ref. “A” Bonds 3>i 20,000.00 20,873.32 Muncie, Indiana—Sewage Works Rev 3% 10,000.00 10,916.33 Newark, N. J.—Public Improvement 6 5,000.00 7,071.34 New Orleans (Port of), La, Gen’l Imp 4>2 5,000.00 5,080.69 North Bergen, N. J.—Gen. Ref 3% 25,000.00 25,860.77 North Chicago, 111.—Water Rev 5 5,000.00 5,672.05 North Chicago, 111.—Water Rev 5 5,000.00 5,695.67 Pawhuska, Oklahoma—Sanitary Sewer 6 10,000.00 10,112.71 Pennsylvania, Commonwealth of—Turnpike .... 3?i 15,000.00 14,931.21 Philadelphia, Pa.—General Obligation 4 10,000.00 * 8,477.11 Philadelphia, Pa.—General Obligation 4 10,000.00 8,468.08 Princeton, Indiana—Water Works Rev 3 Vi 5,000.00 5,255.34 Princeton, Indiana—Water Works Rev 3 Vi 5.000.00 5,255.52 Pueblo Conservancy Dist., Colo r 4% 20,000.00 19,825.89 Raritan, N. J.—Refunding 4 Vi 25,000.00 28,026.18 Roseville, Michigan—Refunding, Ser. 2 2!i-4 10,000.00 10,678.11 Royal Oak, Mich.—Ref. Series “B" 3-4 Vi 20,000.00 18,770.28 St. Petersburg, Florida—Non-Callable Ref. 4 10,000.00 10,320.35 Salem. 111., Marion Co.—Elec. Light 3 Vi 10,000.00 10,286.60 Salt River Proj. Ag. Impr. & Power, Ariz.1 4 Vi 5,000.00 5,208.70 Salt River Proj. Ag. Impr. & Power. Ariz 4 Vi 5,000.00 5,255.19 Salt River Proj. Ag. Impr. & Power, Ariz 4 Vi 5,000.00 5,376.77 Salt River Proj. Ag. Impr. & Power, Ariz 4>i 5,000.00 5,416.80 San Antonio, Texas—Water Works Rev 5'i 10,000.00 10,677.96 Seattle, Washington—Sewer 414 5,000.00 5,588.94 Sheffield, Alabama—Water Rev. ' 4 Vi 5,000.00 5,108.73 Sheffield, Alabama—Water Rev 4 li 10,000.00 10,185.09 Sheffield, Alabama—Secured Ref 4 10,000.00 10,627.22 Skokie, 111.—Judgement 4 30,000.00 33,880.58 Southfield Township, Mich. Water Supply 3% 10,000.00 10,278.89 Southfield Township, Mich. Water Supply 3:1i 4,000.00 4,117.73 So. Jersey Port Dist., N. J.—Marine Term 4 Vi 10,000.00 10,288.83 Stickney, 111.—Refunding 4 5,000.00 5,688.45 4 10,000.00 11,378.97 Union City, N. J.—Serial Funding 4% 10,000.00 10,445.48 Vancouver, Washington—Water Rev 4 Vi 10,000.00 10,793.52 Vincennes, Ind.—Water Works Rev 3% 5,000.00 5,380.20 White Plains, N. Y.—Reg. Water Works 4V4 10,000.00 10,887.23 Wcodbridge, N. J.—Refunding 4 Vi 15,000.00 15,671.60 Yonkers, N. Y.—Water 4 Vi 5,000.00 4,975.17 Ypsilanti, Mich.—Hospital 3 Vi 6,000.00 6,351.34 Ypsilanti, Mich.—Hospital 3 Vi 6,000.00 6,331.71 Yosilanti, Mich.—Hospital , 3 Vi 6,000.00 6,308.41 SCHOOL Aberdeen, So. Dak.—Ind. Sch. Dist 4 Vi 10,000.00 «10,000.00 Alexander Co., 111.—Sch. Dist. tl 5 10,000.00 10.762.72 Altoona, Pa.—School Dist 4 Vi 3,000.00 2,880.36 Bayonne, New Jersey—School 4 >/4 25,000.00 27,895.38 Camden Co., N. J.—Co. Vocational Sch 4 Vi 5,000.00 5,615.85 Coal Township, Pa.—Northumberland Co. 5 15,000.00 17,228.75 Coal Township, Pa.—Northumberland Co 5 5,000.00 5,654.51 Cook Co., 111. Sch. Dist. 99 (Cicero) 5 20,000.00 20,388.79 Cranford Township, N. J.—Sch. Dist 4 15,000.00 16,226.87 Cranford, N. J.—Sell. ' . '>••• Nov dokaz za to. Ko je bil napisan gornji odstavek, so bili Rusi še 50 milj oddaljeni od Jugoslavije. Ko je bil odstavek predložen uredniku v svrho korektur, so.bili Rusi že v Jugoslaviji. »:< Bliža se jesen in črvive hruške in jabolka cepajo z dreves. Tako cepajo priveski Nemčije. Rumunija, .Finska in Bolgarija so že cepnile, Slovaška, “neodvisna” Hrvatska in Madžarska se sumljivo majajo; zgodi se lahko, da cepnejo, predno bodo te vrstice zagledale beli dan, kajti zavezniški veter postaja z vsakim dnem počnejši. « ¥ Male države so kot razvajeni otroci. Bolj ko se jih cenclja, bolj so trmaste. Amerika je vzdrževala diplomatske zveze s Finsko vse do nedavnega in jo prijateljsko pozivala, da se umakne iz vojne. Pa se pritlikavka ni zganila, dokler ni naša dežela pretrgala diplomatskih stikov z njo. še malo se je obotavljala, kot kujav otrok, nato pa zaprosila za premirje. Rusija je imela slične izkušnje z Bolgarijo, ki se ni hotela obrniti proti Nemcem, dokler ji Rusija ni napovedala vojne. Sedem ur za tem pa jo je že pamet srečala in je zaprosila za premirje. * Najbolj sramotno vlogo v tej vojni so igrali in še igrajo izdajalci, katere z moderno označbo imenujemo kvizlinge in ki iz sebičnih vzrokov sodelujejo ali so sodelovali s sovražnikom. Tem izvržkom človeštva je zdaj kazen za petami, v kolikor jih še ni dohitela, čitamo poročila iz Francije, Belgije, Nizozemske, Rumunije in od drugod, kako patrioti plačujejo svoje javne in prikrite izdajalce. Mi nismo in ne moremo biti njiho* vi sodniki. Sodijo jih in sodili jih bodo tisti njihovi sorojaki, (Dalje na 4. strani) Zapisnik zborovanja 17. redne konvencije n Ameriške bratske zveze (Nadaljevanje s 1. strani) U John Premro ...................................... 70 208 25 Frank Stanich ....................................... 43 Tony Shine ...........................-............. 78 276.42 Anton Bolka ......................................... U* Paul Tomsich ...................................... 144 nr, nn Mary Tekavetz ....................................... 1 ' Lina Schober ..................................... 13 ,7 A John Polugnak ..................................... 125 John Pintar ........................................ 99 * 450.00 Nick Evanoff ........................................ 1 ' John Gross ..................—...................... 5? -Q0 00 Katherine Lambert ................................. 43 ‘,_ John Princ ......................................... 36 »J®-" Anton Bojc ......................................... 15 „ Marjeta Sunich .................................... 9 . Margaret Shustarich .............................. 120 ' Anton Jaklič ..................................... 61 'nn Martin Marold ...................................... 25 Martin Gerdanc .................. *................ 158 nn nn A Louis Mausar ....................................... 45 “0.00 Irena Vinter ................................*..... 137 42.85 ( Milka Jakovic .................................... 36 . Margaret Siskar .................................... 162 I Matt Stefin ........................................ H4 . Jakob Tomažič ....................................... 3 _ , 01 114.30 Caroline Jeray ..................................... bl o™ on r. nk Bevc .......................................... 36 Leonard Lenassi..................................... 75 6° 92 j Frank Ahacevic ....................................... 2 4195 Matija Ostanek ....................................... 6 imm 1 Joe Kastelic ....................................... 2°7 I Anton Tekavec ...................................... 200 1 Mike Ošaben —....... 36 lea.io ^ „ 1,000.00 . Ignacij Plahutnik ...........................- 37 1 John Jaklič ........................................ 105 ™ ( Frank ZavTsnik ...................................... 87 o-nnn 1 1 r, Jau.uu Frank Zunk ........................................- • Frances Zust ........................................ 99 750 00 1 Joseph Petretic ..................................... 55 279 56 ' Jack Ilicic .......................................... 1 omva Joseph Mismash .................................... 80 88600 Andrej Champa ...................................... 2 m 1 *™* *««............................................................................ S” : John Kogovšek ....................................... °' ........................................ “ v Zli & ti pan Vukas .................................... 1 * 250 00 Joseph Terček ..................-.................... 10 ,,, 14 « . ~ . 1Q7 Za.in A arko Sobar ....................-................................................. mam J.-rrv Tadez 173 " rry oaaez ......................- 350.00 Lawrence Preloznik ................-................. °* 436 96 J hn Ribich ..................... - \b 25755 Anton Slanich .................... -................ J« 121.42 John Dermota ........................ 345.58 Ji hn Debelak ......................- 900 00 Ji hn Klobučar .................... -.............. 782 48 S efan Špehar .................... ' 1 654A0 Matt Starcevich .................... -............... “ 35000 Frank Camloh ....................... -............ 2U, 699.77 Frank B4diselic .................... -............. 39 271.94 John Mozgon ............-............................. “ 854.34 Joe Evans ............................ -............. 10 mo 09 Frank J Turk l28 f , v\....... * -<0 150.00 Frank Tomsich ....................... - 3U Merij Derchar ....................... - 76 , ida-jc Frank Jaklič ............................-........... H7 ^nno Frank Montz ............................ -.......... 44 ®0.q0 John Lazar ........................... , ......... I39 . JJJJ Frank M. Savom ................................... 203 Steve Labor , 200 Frank Kapler ...................................... « ;79 74 Agnes Zalar .............„..........-............................................ ki-jka Frank Repensek -.........- 162 13r/03 Peter Jerich . ........................ 2°° 25000 Anton Krefel - ......................... -° oa R1 004.41} John Simec . - ul -n Frank Sterle ............ * 149 2 72 L01118 Flesik * ....................... 15,r 200'oo Anton Logar ............. - JU Frank Kerin ..............................- l22 35500 John Rovanšek ................................................................... 40 Albin Rozman - -.............-......... 2 Vincent Urbanija , - 183 i so sn . » 9 loo ou John Perushek r - - * 2- 89 William Vidmar .!......-........................- 2 25L60 Joseph Blish..................... - - ™ 250 00 Mary Jene •..............- 890 John David Sintich . - 55 ' Rudy Tisovich ..... 2°° ,860} John Stupica ° « 4g5 Robert J. Starc .... - 37 Franic U. . - » 55 George Kotze ........................................ " u4 09 Mary Hrovat ................................. “ ^ Mary Dolinar ...........................- __________ $33,027 30 DEATH BENEFIT CLAIMS IN COURSE OF ADJUSTMENT _ . .. ■ • 44 250.00' John Ujcic .................*................. - 1,000.00 Steve Stonich ........-.....-....................... . .998,oo Louis Beatrice ............ -........................ ■» 1 000.00 Jela Kovacich ........- “ D00.00 Rozalija Janezich ..........-......................- ™ 1,000.00 Anton Gerbic ....................-............................................. 1,000.00 Joseph P. Grahek ................-.................. I39 250 0Q Joseph Forsek ...............-........................ M 1 OOO.OO Steve Banovetz ................... ' ‘ x 0Q0 Q0 M ke Mihelich ........................................ » .500.00 Nick Grant . JjJ __________ $ 8,498.00 •Liability limited to amount of reserve. % DEATH CLAIMS INCURRED BEFORE MAY 31—REPORTED AFTER JL’NE 1 1,000.00 Frank Henigman ... f 100000 Anton Oberman . " 500.00 Mary Shifrar , " .500 00 Rudy Evanclch ....................................... ™ i,000 00 Fiank Wodenik .................................... lul =nn nn Anna Czekala ................... . 2»5 500 00 % ~ $ 4,500.00 •Liability limited to amount of reserve. FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE ADULT DEPARTMENT of the AMERICAN FRATERNAL UNION Ma^v 31, 1944. ASSETS Cash on Hand ’ $ 2°2-00 Cash in tranisit to North. Nat. Bonk, Duluth 4,506.13 Checking Accor it, North. Nat. Bank, Duluth ....... 118,001.03 Deposit, First National Bank, Ely. Minn.................... 5,000.00 « 127,707.it ’""Boner' 52,909,535.51 »2,009.535.51 Certificate Loans ■' $ 185.030.55 $ 185,030.55 Other Assets: Due and Accrued Interest on Bonds $ 37,370.UJ Accrued Interest on Certificate Loans .......-............. 3,572 89 dub from Lodges 27,483.03 $ 68,425.94 ^ Inventory .......................................... $ 10,500.00 S 10,500.00 ■ TOTAL .......................................... $3,301,199.16 LIABILITIES Unpaid Claims: Trust Funds due Beneficiaries of Dec’d Members $ 33,027.30 Trust Funds due Beneficiaries (Sick Benefits) 39.20 Death Benefit Claims in course of adjustment 8,498.00 Death Claims incurred before May 31—Rep. June 4,500.00 Sick and Indemnity Claims 3,463.75 Welfare Benefit Claims ................................. 539.00 $ 50,067.25 Accounts Payable: Awards for New Members .............................S 1,612.75 To Secretaries for filling Forms 1-NM 112.00 Medical Examiner’s fees for new members.................. 34.50 Taylor and Taylor, Consulting Actuaries ................ 106.17 American Jugoslav Printing and Publishing Co 993.25 Employees’ account for U. S. War Bonds .................. 41.50 Accrued Salaries of Supreme Officers ................... 410,84 Accrued Salaries of Finance Committee .................. 229.18 Balance in Employees’ S. S. Tax account ................. 31.51 Michigan Department of Revenue, Tax ....................... .75 $ 3,572.45 Assessments not due ............................-.......$ 10-96 $ 1°-9® Outstanding Checks ................................... 5 14,125.59 $ 14,125.59 BALANCE May 31, 1944 .....................................-.......... $3,233,422.91 « --------------------------------------- TOTAL ........................... 1............. $3,301,199.16 ITEMIZED STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS OF THE JUVENILE DEPARTMENT Mortuary Fund: First Yr. Assessments transferred from the Expense Fund . $ 451.00 Assessments ................;............................ 23,799.64 Interest on Bonds ..............:...<»................... 24,061.98 Refund of Reserve Credits ....................:................. 5,89 Gross Increase by Adjustment in Book Value of Bonds 535.32 Rent of Home Office Building ............................ 2,550.00 J. L. Mantel, Refund of Insurance Premium ................. 22.50 Friedsburg Service Agency, refund of Insurance Premium 11.25 Gross Profit on Sale or Maturity of Bonds .................. 2,650.65 $ 54,088.23 Expense Fund: Assessments ............................................... $ 50,754.34 Rent paid by the Adult Department .......................... 3,000.00 Employee’s account for United States War Bonds .............. 299.00 Refund from Lodge No. 22 ............................. - -50 Northern National Bank, Duluth, Minnesota—refund 5.00 William W. Flanegin & Company—refund .......................... 3.34 Employees’ Social Security Tax, April & May, 1944 ............. 4.00 $ 54,066.18 TOTAL .........................................-..... $108,154.41 SUMMARIZED STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS Balance June 30, 1940 ............................................ $175,677.40 Receipts—Mortuary Fund ............................................... 54,088.23 Receipts—Expense Fund .................................t................ 54,066.18 TOTAL $283,831.81 % * 11 ITEMIZED STATEMENT OF DISBURSEMENTS OF THE JUVENILE DEPARTMENT Mortuary Fund: Death Benefits ........................................ —$ 9,877.14 Reserve Credits ............................................’ 9,754.51 Accrued Interest on Bonds Purchased ............................ 738.13 Gross Decrease by Amortization of Bonds . p,146.07 Transferred to the Adult Department (Reserve) ... ... ' 17.77 Gross Loss on Sale or Maturity of Bonds .'I.....:..........:..-'..:... 210.11 War Savings Stamps for Juvenile Members**...,........• • 4,479.50 Taxes on Real Estate (Home Office Building) .................... 921.65 Friedsburg Service Agency, Insurance Premium .................... 60.75 J. L. Mantel, Insurance Premium ........................... 187.16 $ 32,392.79 Expense Fund: COMMISSIONS & FEES: To various lodges for new members .............S 4,241.50 Bonus to Lodge Secretaries .................... 11,090.26 $ 15,331.76 MEDICAL FEES: Examination fees for new members $ 95.50 $ 95.50 SALARIES: Clerk and Janitor .............................$ 7,051.38 Stanley Pechaver ................................. 90.00 $ 7,141.38 INSURANCE DEPARTMENT FEES: Minnesota Insurance Commissioner (Examination) .......................................J 237.25 $ 237.25 I ----------- RENT: i Home Office Building $ 850.00 $ 850.00 GENERAL OFFICE MAINTENANCE & EXPENSE: Banovetz Hardware & Furniture Co...........$ 3.05 A. E. Berglund, lawn .......................... 9-4° City of Ely, light and water .................... 506.70 Earls Bros, (chimney cleaning) .................... 13.00 Economy Cash Market, supplies 1.50 The Fair Store ..................................... -50 ; Friedsburg Service Agency, Insur. premiums 108.26 Gustafson Plumbing & Heating 20.55 Mantel Hardware & Furniture Co..................... 222.11 J. L. Mantel, Insurance premiums ................... 252.00 Anton Pirsh, incinerator .......... ,................ 5-00 : Mrs. Anton Pirsh, laundry ........................ 58.75 E. L. Rautio ....................................... 9-15 j Standard Oil Company 1,532.29 Zenith Manufacturing Co............................... 4.00 $ 2,751.26 ADVERTISING, PRINTING AND STATIONERY: W. A. Fisher Company...........................S 071.42 Ely Drum &■ Bugle Corps 25 00 Cyko Art Studio ..................................... 11 00 Fortier Drug Store, post cards :............ 10.00 Arthur Von Senden Co., Inc. (Calendars) ........ 1,520.52 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Ely, Post No. 2717 18.00 George Lauterer Company ....................... 39-50 $ 2,b95.<4 POSTAGE 4 EXPRESS: Anton Zbasnik, Supreme Secretary................$ 100.00 Arthur Von Senden Co., Inc, ......................... 58.77 S 158.77 1940 PRE-CONVENTION CAMPAIGN EXPENSES: Transferred to the Adult Department $ 1,863.85 $ 1,863.85 1941 JUVENILE CONVENTION EXPENSES: Fare & Per diems ............<.............. 5 3,199.70 ___ Other Expenses ..................................... 302.31 $ 3,502.01 LEGAL EXPENSES: Stono. Manthey, Carey & McDougall $ 433.50 Hyman D. Landy 50.00 $ 483.50 FURNITURE & FIXTURES: ! Arthur Von Senden Company, Inc. $ 41.50 G. C. Eaton, check protector c7'50 i Mantel Hardware & Furniture Company 228.50 .*fome Improvement Company 16.00 Svyilight Company .............................* 54.40 Vei^illion Electric Shop 2-8,> 5 TAXES AND REPAIRS ON HOME OFFICE BUILDING: Home Improvement Co., storm windows $ 289.35 DOPISI Chisholm, Minn. — Zapisnik seje federacije društev Amerl' ške bratske zveze v državi Mj®' nesoti, ki se je vršila 30. ju^a v Elyu, Minn. Predsednik otvori sejo s Prl mernim pozdravom točno ob®1 uri popoldne. Zapisnikar precl ta zapisnik prejšne seje, k1 s sprejme z malim popravk0®’ Prečita j o se imena federal^ skih uradnikov. Tajnik ^ imena društvenih zastopnik0'' Društva so zastopana sledeče-št. 1: John Fugina in JoseP Mishmash; št. 2: Joe ChamF in Anton Knapp; št. 5: Ma1 Stepan; §t. 25: Philip Fister’ Anton Skrjanc; št. 30: An Hren, Louis Ambrožič in Frtf Tekavec; št. 54: Caroline 11 in Stanley Fink; št. ll2: ^ „ Ticher; št. 114: Frank Me in Simon Marolt; št. 120: 8 rina Peshel in Mary Mistek; V 129: Mary Benko, J°hanal50; lene in Mary Gačnik; št.^ Johanna Dolinar; št. *«er- Pishler; št. 200: Joseph _ tel, Anton Poljane in Fran ^ lob; št. 230: Mary Žurga Katarina Petrovšič. _ j Navzoči so tudi sledeči g uradniki: Anton Zbašni , tajnik; Frank Tomšič, po® glavni tajnik; Louis . glavni blagajnik. Navzoč tudi gl. porotnica Rose Sy ^Tajnik poda račun od ^ ga zborovanja, ki znaša 1 larjev; v blagajni °s $271.03. Poročilo se sprej® Predsednik odbora za la, brat Poljanec, čita s ® točke pravil, o katerih se Je motrivalo in katere je feT-ja sprejela: * , Točka 18 naj se giasi: ^ sednik, sporazumno z £la odborom imenuje vse ko čne odbore na konvenciji- V točki 43, glede kvall|2$ delegatov, naj se črtajo _ “in v dobrodelnem Točka 57 naj se poprav^ ve letne seje po konvencl morajo udeležiti vsi član' nega odbora, z izjemo P0,^ ljajočih se glavnih podpie nikov. . RediiO Točka 58 naj se giasi zborovanje glavnega od ^ vrši dvakrat na leto. se imajo udeležiti vsi čla111^ „e nega odbora, polletne pa jj udeležijo tretji, četrti, P šesti podpredsednik. V točki 65 naj ostane P^jj. rem, da smejo člani P11. tivnih predlogih glasova na društvenih sejah. Točka 136, ki se lian^e pomožnega tajnik^, in naj se stavi k točki 1 . Pri točkah 157 in ^.jie-sprejmejo priporočila v ga zdravnika. aj Točka 212. Nova točka ^ glasi: Pri prvi redni seJ izvoljenega glavnega ^jf naj glavni odbor izvoli srede odsek za pravila, 0 iz treh članov, ki si sa^j,# seboj izvolijo svojega ‘ Vsa priporočila za P0^^1' pravil, modifikacije a^.fljejo ranja istih, pa naj }n’iru^f federacij, posameznih ali posameznih članov, j|i biti poslana temu odbor^^ jjoj1' zneje kot dva meseca P* vencijo. Na podlagi piiporočil mora ta odboi ključke glede spremen1 ^ vil priobčiti v glasilu lia^jo*. je en mesec pred konVe $ Točki 238 in 295 se P konvenciji v odločitev. Točka 224 naj se sp* ^ da pomočniki v glavne®^ so upravičeni do dveh: v počitnic, ako so zapo* kot eno leto v glavnem u P Točka 242 naj se nančni odsek obsoii iz Pe.j(>, -nov, to je iz gl. tajnika, glavnega blai5 ,jer dveh članov novo-"^0 d' glavnega odbora. Za-11, (b5 člana tega odbora izVf> nica na konvenciji. ^ Točki 27!> naj se če: Za padlimi člani-v°J cUalje na 3. stro^ • J W. C. sargent, Real estate taxes ................ 672.89 Cherne & Company .................................. 6.00 Manufacturers Supplies Company ................... 15.05 Lenci, Lenci & Englund, Inc....................... 46.44 Freight on Stone for entrance ..................... 2.52 Elwin H. Berg, Architect ........................ 227.35 $ 1,259.60 < —“ j PREMIUM ON FIDELITY BONDS: ‘ William W. Flanegin & Company, Inc............$ 1,096.00 $ 1,096.00 SOCIAL SECURITY TAXES: Collector of Internal Revenue ...............$ 67.42 $ 67.42 TRANSFERS: Transferred to the Mortuary Fund ............$ 451.00 $ 451.00 U. S. WAR BOND ACCOUNT: Employee’s ..................................$ 281.25 $ 281.25 MISCELLANEOUS: Awards for Articles in “Nova Doba” ...........S 172.00 $ 172.00 $ 38,748.74 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS ................................. $ 71,141.53 GAIN .................................................. 37,012.88 TOTAL ............................................... $108,154.41 SUMMARIZED STATEMENT OF DISBURSEMENTS Mortuary Fund ....................................................... $ 32.392.79 Expense Fund ......................................................... 38,748 74 Balance May 31, 1S44 ................................................ 212,690.28 TOTAL .............................................. $283,831.81 BONDS Book Pa r (Amortized) Value Value COUNTY Galveston, Texas—Co. Rd. Imp...................... 5 % $ 5,000.00 $ 5,020.10 Liberty Co., Texas—Road .......................... 5V4 5,0000.0 5,043.85 McLennan Co., Texas—Rd. Dist. 53 ................. 5',» 10,000.00 9,943.42 Rhea Co., Tennessee—Funding ...................... 4 9,000.00 9,623.46 Wise Co., Va—Gladeville Mag. Dist ............... 4% 5,000.00 5,894.95 MUNICIPAL Birmingham, Mich—Ref. Ser. B-l *....... 2'i-4 7,000.00 7,262.62 Bloomington, Ind.—Sewage Works Rev................ 4 5,000.00 5.627.30 Brookfield, 111.—Judgement Funding 4 5,000.00 5,60018 Chicago Heights, 111.—Ref......................... 5 1,000.00 1,088.34 Chicago Heights, 111—Ref.......................... 5 2,000.00 2,183.0a Chicago Heights, 111.—Ref......................... 5 2,000.00 2,189.07 Childress, Texas—Water Works Ref................. 4',L> 3,000.00 3,604.04 Childress, Texas—Water Works Ref................. 4% 1,000.00 1,207.18 Dhildress, Texas—Water Works Ref................. 4M 1,000.00 1,218.27 sort Worth, Texas—Voted Hospital ................ 3% 5,000.00 5,566.62 3allup, New Mexico—Elec. Light & Power .......... 4% 2,000.00 2,217.86 3allup, New Mexico—Elec. Light & Power .......... 4% 4,000.00 4,524.68 Barfield Heights, Ohio.—Imp. Ref................. 2%-5 3,000.00 2,354.69 Hamtramck, Mich—Public City Hospital 3>i 2,000.00 2*<”7.88 Hamtramck, Mich—Public City Hospital ............ 3'i 3,000.00 3,120.88 Jersey City, N. J—Water .................................. 5,000.00 4,719.04 Knoxville, Tennessee—Bridge 41:. 5,000.00 Northfield, New Jersey—Refunding 4 3,000.00 . Northfield, New Jersey—Refunding 4 3,000.00 3’ Northfield, New Jersey—Refunding ................ 4 5,000.00 5,794.58 Northfield, New Jersey—Refunding ................ 4 7,000.00 8,132.32 Ravmondville, Texas—Refunding 4 5,000.00 5,416^.76 Salt Riv. Proj. Ag. Imp. & Pow. Dist. Ariz....... 4Vi 5,000.00 5,223.01 Sheffield, Alabama—Sec. Ref...................... 4 15-°°^ Shelbyville, Tennessee,—Ref...........,........... 4 10,OOO.OO li,096.31 Vincennes, Indiana—Water Works Rev .............. 3-’» 5,000.00 5,380.23 Vincennes, Indiana—Water Revenue ................. 3% 5,000.00 5,511.49 SCHOOL Maricopa Co., Ariz., City of Phoenix ............ 4 4,000.00 3*985 20 ./ n $157,000.00 $168,737.82 FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE JUVENILE DEPARTMENT of the AMERICAN FRATERNAL UNION May 31, 1944 ASSETS Cash in transit to Northern National Bank. Duluth, Minnesota ...... $ 223 00 Checking Account, Northern National Bank, Duluth, Minnesota 21,835.56 _ j . 168,737.82 Bonds _.............................................................. 22,680.77 Real Estate Accrued interest on Bonds ..............................-.......... ’ ' Assessments due from Lodges ..................................... TOTAL .............................................. $217,469.69 LIABILITIES „ $ 302.45 Reserve Credits ...............................................-... * Awards for new members .......................................... ' ' Employee's account for tJnited States War Bonds............................. 1 Ealance in Employees’ Social Security Tax Account ■ Assessments not due ....................................................... „ Outstanding Checks ................................................ BALANCE May 31, 1944 ~la.305.82 TOTAL .............................................. $217,469.69 STATEMENT-OF CONDITION OF BOTH DEPARTMENTS of the AMERICAN FRATERNAL UNION At Close of Business May 31, 1944. ASSETS Cash: Cash on Hand .................................... * Cash in transit to North. Nat. Bank, Duluth, Minn. 4,73o.03 Checking Ac’t, Northern Nat. Bank, Duluth, Minn. 139,836.59 Deposit, First National Bank, Ely, Minnesota ...... 5,000.00 $ 149,771.fa 185,030.55 $ 185,030.55 Real Estate ................‘..................‘.......5 22'680T7 S 22’680'77 Other Assets: „„ „ Due and accrued interest on bonds $ Accrued Interest on Certificate Loans 3,572.89 Due from Lodges ..................................... 29>la1-36 $ 72’412a8 inventory .............................................$ 10,500.00 $ 10.500-00 TOTAL 1 $3,518,668.85 LIABILITIES i Unpaid Claims: Trust Funds due Beneficiaries of Deceased Members ........................................ $ Death Benefit Claims in course of adjustment 8,4^8.00 Death Claims incurred before May 31—Reported June ............................................ -4,500.00 Sick and Indemnity Claims 3*463.7o Accounts Payable:* „ ^ Awards for New Members 5 ,?onn To Secretaries for filling Forms 1-NM 11200 Medical Examiner's fees for new members 34.50 Taylor and Taylor, Consulting Actuaries 106.17 American Jugoslav Printing and Publishing Co. 993.25 Employees’ account for United States War Bonds 59J5 , (Daljc na 3. strani) Vpisnik zborovanja 17. redne konvencije Ameriške bratske zveze (Nadaljevanje z 2. strani) Accrued Salaries of Supreme Officers ..................... 410.84 ccrued Salaries of Finance Committee ..................... 229.18 alance in Employees’ Social Security Tax Acct. 35.51 Michigan Department of Revenue, tax ......................... .75 $ 4,038.20 ^®®ents not due .......................................$ 13.86 $ 13.86 ing Checks .........:........................... $ 14,918.36 $ 14,918.36 MAY 31, 1944 ,.............................................. $3,448,728.73 TOTAL ................................................. $3,518,668.85 Report of the supreme secretary TO THE 17th REGULAR CONVENTION OF THE AMERICAN FRATERNAL UNION Part 2 GENERAL jj.®11 May 31, 1944 the American Fraternal Union numbered j ’ Members in the Adult Department and 9,414 in the ¥e e.n**e branch, total 25,962. On the occasion of the last con-tota)'0*1 ^n*on 15,513 adult members and 9,630 juveniles, JUv •*43' ac^u^ membership increased by 1,035 and the membership decreased by 216. The net increase in mem-*P of both departments is 819. ho, Urine the past three years and 11 months we admitted sjfti members and 4,042 juveniles, total 6,973. During the t„t'f Period we had 2,780 adult suspensions and 3,449 juvenile, »Ud 6’229, ^ number of members suspended 2,296 adult •534 juvenile were eventually reinstated, pi . number of adult members insured under the different >S is as follows: Plan “A”, 5,903; Plan “AA”, 4,109; Plan 2667 ; Plan “JC”’ (Juvenile), 1; Plan “C”, 311; Plan “D”, Plan “E”, 1,297 and Plan “F”, 632. There are 337 mem-jttce°n extended insurance and 4 members have paid-up insur-f6f ^ertificates. The number of juveniles insured under dif-p,ans is as follows: Plan “JA”, 8,940; Plan “JB”, 61; n ‘JC”, 259 and Plan “JD”, 154. ^ftnSUrance *n ^orce May 31, 1944: Adult members, $11,605,-*57 On juvenile. $4,351,500.00, total $15,957,020.00, or $541,-' more than four years ago. Ht0o ere are at the present time 10,993 members ihsured for Per day sick benefit and 129 for 50 cents per day. t 1-506 members are insured for welfare benefits and ap-mately 4,000 members carry life insurance only. K, 8 °f December 31, 1943 the number of members over 65 8 °f age was 1,280 and over 70 years of age 527. average age of the adult members is 40 years and of C^bined membership 29 years. V ^ 31, 1944 the Union had 2,114 members in the armed *2«*. United States with a combined insurance of $1,323,-qjj • The average member serving in the armed forces is in-a for $626.00. *° May 31, 1944 the Union sustained 17 war casualties an aggregate insurance of $11,498.00. ji th 31,1944 the Union had 176 subordinate lodges situated e following states: No. of No. of e)e K No. of Lodges . . Juv. Members Adult Members Total % C!1«—., r ■ 13 81 94 , 13 807 1,219 2,026 1 c i 6 13 19 hJ. 8 11 hi' ^ian 836 1,202 2,038 \ na 4 171 365 536 v* u ‘«as o 1ilO , 68 171 239 ' 1 26 72 98 5 109 450 559 £ C?a 28 1,823 3,485 5,308 r St;1"- 1 20 70 90 «e C? 7 913 589 1,502 Vj?a i 40 110 150 Sv!00 1 37 32 69 ■ .e '% k 4 108 433 541 ;inia 5 55 126 181 % C*8m 2 212 214 426 5 > - « 484 478 962 ^ lQtal 17g 9,414 16,548 25,962 ^ince the last convention the assets of the adult department fyw^eased by $696,037.61 and the juvenile department by ’ ''-86, total $733,745.47. ^•9iay 1944 the adult department’s assets were $3,233,-spared with $2,537,385.30 in 1940, and the juvenile de-'^9fient s Present assets are $215,305.82 compared with $177,--J*1 1940. S o e sick and indemnity fund shows a net gain of $33,217.97 V e disbursements during the past 3 years and 11 months \ Poetically the same as for the four years preceding the Sfif6 ^Ifare fund has increased by $8,891.43. Of the total S since the last convention fully $32,513.60 were paid L. a,1t to the provisions of Section 359-B to members over •ft ot ase- 5t5c,e athletic fund shows a balance of $10,882.37, an increase -84. No athletic activities were financed since our coun-8 forced into the war. V* expense fund shows a gain of $7,749.59 since the last b *°n. Presently we have in said fund $45,471.16. V °m July i( 1940 to May 31, 1944 we had 7,930 sick cases 6t%[6d with 7>556 for the four years Preceding the last con- Operation benefits aggregating $76,020.00 were paid 1, 1940 to May 31, 1944. Of the number of operation benefits paid 855 were $75.00 claims, 171 were $50.00 claims and 48 were approved by the supreme board in accordance with the provisions of Section 307, sub-section 12. There were 706 deaths since the last convention, 660 adult and 46 juvenile. The combined insurance of deceased adult members was $489,616.00 and the causes of death were as follows: Diseases of the heart, 190; ulcer and cancer, 78; brain, 74; accidents, 61; pneumonia, 50; liver and kidney, 40; tuberculosis, 31; lungs, 16; suicide, 11 and from various other causes 109. 105 members cashed in their certificates and relinquished membership in the Union during the past 3 years and 11 months. Since the last convention the number of unpaid certificate loans has decreased from 2,021 to 1,657, but the amount so owing by the members has decreased only by $1,173.24. From July 1, 1940 to May 31, 1944 the finance committee of the Union has invested a total of $1,311,000.00 in various bonds including $530,000.00 in U. S. War Savings bonds. At present there are no bonds in default. Since the last convention the supreme board disposed of 39 cases by way of referendum. During the past four years we had a number of membership campaign drives which, with the exception of one, did not meet with the success we had anticipated. The present preconvention campaign promises to be the best and I shall give you a more detailed report on the same at this convention. It appears that two of the most important subjects to be considered by this convention will be the war clause presently attached to the certificate contracts and the sick benefit table. I have every hope that both of these problems will be solved by you in a manner satisfactory to our members and not detrimental to the Union. The so-called “war clause” was adopted at our last convention on recommendation of our actuary who had previously attached it to the contracts. The importance and value of the war clause should not be minimized; it was a precautionary measure intended to protect the Union against serious impairment of its fund and would have served its purpose well had the war losses been as heavy as we feared they would be. It looks now that these losses will not be as heavy as originally anticipated and for this reason the war clause could be modified to allow a larger benefit in case of the soldier-member’s death or entirely removed from the contracts and repealed in the bylaws provided that a special fund be created into which the sum of one hundred thousand dollars should be transferred from the mortuary surplus and the remainder, needed to pay all war losses in full, to be covered by special monthly assessments to be paid into said fund by the members. I shall talk on this subject more fully when it comes up for consideration. As to the sick benefit table the problem will jbe satisfactorily solved at least to some degree if we deliberate on it as representatives of the entire membership and not as individuals having our own personal interests at heart. The sick benefit problem has been, is and will continue to be the biggest thorn in the heel of each and every society operating on a system similar to ours, and no matter how you will dispense with this question at this convention it will not be solved. There are some members in our Union who recommend the return to the former system of operation. I do not advise this. Under the old system it is practically imposible to build a reserve and the plan is not equitable to the members, under the new system at least a small part of the sick benefit assessments can be added to the reserve. And I particularly caution the elderly delegates of this convention against the return to the old system and advise them to think twice before they vote for the proposition. Great social and economic changes and improvements will follow this war and I am afraid that we, the elderly members, will not benefit by them to such extent as the younger members. On this subject, too, I shall have more to say later when it comes up for discussion. I have proposed and published in the official organ the amending and modification of certain sections in the Constitu-. tion and By-laws of the Union and a copy of the proposed changes has also been furnished each member of the convention. I shall not give you a detailed report or analysis of my‘own work in the Home Office because it would take too much space and too much of your valuable time. Suffice it to say that I have at all times and on all occasions endeavored to fulfill my duty and to carry out the mandate given me by the last convention. The duties and obligations of the supreme secretary are not all pleasant and easy; some of them are unpleasant and difficult to perform, but performed they must be if one wishes to remain true to his oath and fair to the organization which has elected him to this important and responsible office. In spite of additional work created by the present emergency and growth of the organization the number of personnel in the home office remains the same as on the occasion of the last convention. We have five employees, in addition to the assistant supreme secretary and myself, whose average monthly salary is $121.00. This is a very low wage compared with the wages in other offices and industries. The assistant supreme secretary and other home office employees have performed their duties ably and efficiently and I consider it to be Yny duty to express to them my sincere appreciation for the excellent co-operation accorded me during the past four years. The work of the supreme treasurer, too, has greatly multiplied since the last convention and because of the increase of three quarters of a million dollars in the Union’s assets considerably more time is needed by him for the prompt and efficient discharge of his duties. ■ It gives me great pleasure to report that the very best of assistance was given the home office by the supreme officers of the Union and I hereby express my sincere thanks for the same. Most of the correspondence was had with the supreme president and the supreme medical examiner, both of whom were prompt in their replies and wise in their judgment. In conclusion I wish to thank all of the lodge officers for the excellent co-operation given me during the past four years and for the very fine work they have done for their respective lodges and for the American Fraternal Union. Wishing this convention the very best of success, I remain Fraternally yours, Anton Zbasnik, Supreme Secretary REPORT OF THE ASSISTANT SUPREME SECRETARY Brothers and Sisters of the American Fraternal Union: Under the provisions of the Constitution and By-laws I do not make annual or semi-annual reports to the membership, but I must submit a report to the Convention. My work is generally covered by the report of the Supreme Secretary when he makes his reports every six months, and also by our Supreme Medical Examiner who approves or rejects the claims for sick, operation or indemnity benefits, for as you all know my work at the Home Office is confined mainly to the Sick Benefit Department. I must state at this time, that the work under the new system has increased the responsibilities for all of us operating same because under this system a more careful record must be kept of each individual member regarding benefits received and also as to the various types of illnesses, however, I feel justified in stating that the present system is more honest and efficient than the previous one four years ago, for now the members get paid according to length of membership and according to the type of illness or injury sustained. While there are certain phases of the pi-esent system that need modifying the system as a whole is, according to my opinion, one which we should retain in the future. Under our present system, the member who has been in the organization since 1915 is eligible to a maximum of $1,210.00, $590.00 of which can be received in full benefits for those insured for $1.00 per day. During the past four years it has been disclosed that where we must modify our present plan is in giving the older members more full benefits than heretofore, and that some adjustment should be made for those members who were previously insured for $2.00 per day, for this fund is not in existence today. At this time I cannot state what the decision between our Supreme Medical Examiner and myself in this respect will be, but you can rest assured that a suitable plan will be worked out, whereby the present system will be liberalized and a more equitable system established and proposed to you for consideration, for we realize that the convention has the final decision in all matters. However, as members of the Supreme Board, it is our duty to present such proposals which we deem are proper not only for the membership, but also for our American Fraternal Union. My association with our Supreme Secretary, Anton Zbasnik, has been most cordial, and in every way satisfactory. When certain questions came up regarding matters which were not distinctly covered in the By-laws, we discussed them and decided that which seemed the most logical and proper for each case. Other matters which we deemed must be considered by the Supreme Board, we presented atthe annual or semi-annual sessions of that body, however, I must add, that as a whole the solutions arrived at were completed in the spirit of fairness to all concerned and very few complaints were received regarding same, as can be ascertained from the records of the Judiciary Committee which had very few cases during the past four years. Our present staff in the Home Officers efficient and deserves the compensation they receive, especially when we consider that the salaries paid are not in accord with others paid in war industries, and the cost of living expenses^ has increased appreciably. I have received every consideration and cooperation from them during the past, likewise from our Supreme Secretary, alid thfe other Supreme Board and Supreme Judiciary members. With cooperation, splendid results can be obtained for with harmony in any organization much good can be accomplished. During the year 1943 I was selected to attend the National Fraternal Congress session in Chicago, 111., and I have gained much knowledge thereby in the conduct of the various fraternal organizations attached thereto, which I will use in conducting the business of our own American Fraternal Union. During the past four years I have endeavored to instill the fraternal spirit into every individual I have come into contact with, and I have had dividends in the form of new members joining our organization in every campaign for new members. Lodge No. 1, AFU of which I am the present secretary, and have been for quite a number of years, has always been active in obtaining new members and not only during the campaigns. Few members who have enrolled have left our lodge. I attended every session of the Minnesota Federation of AFU Lodges and I have attended every lodge celebration to which I was invited and did all I could to promote good-will toward our organization. As secretary of the United Lodges of AFU, I helped in celebrating our 45th anniversary last year in the proper manner deserved by our organization. The war situation has created many new problems for our organization but they were surmounted by our able Supreme Secretary and the Supreme Board, however, there are still several to be faced by the Convention. The greatest problem for the Convention is the War Clause, relating to payment of claims in full or payment in part. No doubt the majority will demand payment be made in full and I agree that this should be done, however, we must also think of ways and means to protect the stability of our American Fraternal Union at the same time, and if we are patriotic in making the payments in full, why can’t we be prepared to pay a small amount in addition to our regular dues to achieve this purpose? Our boys are fighting for all of us, and those who have no sons or daughters in the service should be prepared to help those who have someone in the service, not only by being prepared to pay a small assessment for this purpose, but we should all buy War Bonds to the maximum of our ability. In closing I want to thank all the local lodge secretaries for their splendid cooperation in the past, and I hope that any correspondence I have had with them was considered appropriate and proper and in the spirit of fraternalism. I also wish to thank the Supreme Board members for their Cooperation in every respect and I hope that my association with every one was considered on a mutual basis. Respectfully and fraternally submitted, Frank Tomsich Jr., Assistant Supreme Secretary, AFU * * * POROČILO GLAVNEGA BLAGAJNIKA ABZ Cenjeni mi bratje in sestre:— V smislu pravil je moja uradna dolžnost, da podam delegaciji 17. redne konvencije Ameriške bratske zveze svoje poročilo za pretekla štiri leta. Dela in dolžnosti glavnega blagajni- (Dalje na 4. strani) DOPISI (Nadaljevanje z 2. strani) ča Zveza polno zavarovalnino, za kolikor je bil vojak zavarovan, in, če potreba, naj Zveza razpiše izredni asesment v pokritje razlike med nominelno vrednostjo certifikata in obstoječo rezervo istega. Tak izredni asesment mora plačati vsak član odraslega oddelka. Plačuje se toliko časa, da so vse smrt-nine za padlimi člani-vojaki plačane. Točka 305: Priporočilo vrhovnega zdravnika glede operacij se sprejme. Točka 307 naj se glasi: Za* operacije, ki niso navedene v pravilih, ki pa so odobrene od vrhovnega zdravnika, plača Zveza $50.00. Točki 308 naj se doda: člani, ki so prestopili iz mladinskega oddelka v odrasli oddelek, in ki so bili prej najmanj pet let v mladinskem oddelku, so upravičeni do odškodnine, navedene v točki 305, če so bili operirani po preteku treh mesecev po sprejemu v odrasli oddelek, in če so bili zavarovanj v bolniškem in odškodninskem skladu. Točki 321-A naj se doda: Kar so člani v dvadolarskem skladu prejeli bolniške podpore po 1. januarju 1925, se od navedene maksimalne vsote odšteje polovico, za čas, ko so bili še zavarovani v dvadolarskem skladu. Točka 311-C naj se popravi: V nobenem slučaju ni član v enem letu upravičen do več celotne bolniške podpore kot sle- * di: Od enega leta do deset let članstva, 90 dni; od deset do 20 let članstva, 120 dni; od 20 do 30 let članstva, 150 dni; od 30 do 40 let članstva, 180 dni. Po preteku celotne bolniške podpore je član upravičen do polovične podpore. Dobo članstva se računa od leta 1915. Točka 323-A naj se glasi: Po preteku vojne službe ima član-vojak pravico pristopiti nazaj k Zvezi za vse sklade, za katere je bil zavarovan pred vojno, brez zdravniške preiskave; zavezati pa se mora, da za pohabljene ude telesa ali posledice takih pohabljenj ne zahteva nobene odškodnine. V dvomljivih slučajih ima Zveza pravico dati takega člana zdravniško preiskati. Točka 324-C naj se glasi: Več kot 42 dni se ne plača cele podpore. Točka 324-d naj se spremeni: Več kot 75 dni se ne plača bolniške podpore za težke operacije. Točka 332 naj se popravi: člani, ki del j časa bolehajo, morajo poslati glavnemu uradu preko svojih društev spričevalo vsaj enkrat v teku 60 dni. < Točka 363: Športni sklad naj ostane po starem. V konvenčnem letu se redna polletna seja glavnega odbora vrši dva dni pred konvencijo v konvenčnem mestu. Točka 455 naj se popravi :*V mestfn, kjer ima Zveza več društev, se v konvenčnem letu med 1. januarjem in 30. junijem ne sme izdajati prestopnih listov. Točka 483 naj se popravi: Ako je v njihovi družini umrl za jetiko v zadnjih dveh letih pred vložitvijo prošnje za pristop v Zvez«. V točki 526 naj se beseda nagrada nadomesti z besedo “odškodnina.” Dodatek k točki 273: Asesment v to svrho naj ne presega 10 centov na vsakega člana. Zastopnik društva št. 30 priporoča, da naj bi se obresti od vsot, ki si jih člani izposodijo na svoje certifikate, znižale na dva in pol procenta. Društvo je tudi sklenilo, da če bodo dnevnice delegatov na konvenciji določene na $15.00, da naj bodo za glavne odbornike, ki potujejo po zvezinih poslih, določene dnevnice po 10 dolarjev. Brat Ambrožič apelira na zbornico, da bi naj iz federa- (Dalje na 8. strani) rr NOVA DOBA rr GLASILO AMERIŠKE BRATSKE ZVEZE Lastnina Ameriške bratske zveze IZHAJA VSAKO SREDO Cene oglasov po dogovoru Varočnina za člane 72c letno; za nečlana $1.50; za inozemstvo $2 OFFICIAL ORGAN of the AMERICAN FRATERNAL UNION, Inc., Ely, Minn. Owned and Published by the American Fraternal Union, Inc. ISSUED EVERY WEDNESDAY Subscription for members S. 7 2 per year; nonmember a S1.50 Advertising rates on agreement Naslov za vse, kar se tiče lista: NOVA DOBA 6233 St. Clair Are. Cleveland 3, Ohio VOL XX. 104 NO. 36 Zapisnik zborovanja 17. redne konvencije Ameriške bratske zveze AMERIŠKA BRATSKA ZVEZA Ustanovljena 18. Julija 1891 GLAVNI URAD: ELY, MINNESOTA (Nadaljevanje s 3. strani) ka so predpisane v pravilih in jaz sem jih skušal točno in pravilno izvrševati. Moje finančno poročilo sem skušal kar mogoče skrajšati. Bolj obširno poročilo vam je predložil naš glavni tajnik in s tam navedenimi številkami soglaša tudi moje poročilo. V pred-stoječe poročilo sem vključil vse, kar sem smatral za potrebno za hitri in splošni pregled za vašo informacijo. Razvidna je višina dohodkov in izdatkov za vsakih šest mesecev posebej, od 1. julija 1940 do 31. maja 1944, in vsota skupnega premoženja ob zaključku knjig 31. maja 1944. To velja tako za odrasli kot za mladinski oddelek. Iz poročila je razvidno, da je zvezino premoženje v zadnjih štirih letih v splošnem lepo napredovalo. Razume se, da s tem napredkom je od dneva do dneva rastlo tudi delo in so se večale odgovornosti v mojem in drugih uradih. Toda človek dela z veseljem, ko vidi lep napredek v članstvu in premoženju organizacije. Seveda, napredek bi bil lahko še večji, ako bi se članstvo v splošnem bolj zanimalo za napredek organizacije s pridobivanjem novih članov. Nekatera društva in nekateri člani so vedno aktivni, drugod je mlačno, ponekod pa sploh pasivno. Ako bi bila vsa društva tako pasivna kot so bila nekatera, bi organizacija štela najmanj eno tretjino manj članov kot jih šteje. Kredit za rast organizacije gre aktivnim društvom. Jaz sem skušal v vsaki kampanji za pridobivanje novih članov doprinesti moj del in sem to tudi dosegel s pomočjo društvenih uradnikov in drugih članov. Udeležil sem se tudi predkonvenčne kampanje in dosegel predpisano kvoto, dasi je to pomenilo dosti truda. Ni moj namen hvaliti elyških društev in grajati društev v drugih naselbinah, kjer nekateri pravijo, da ni mogoče dobiti novih članov, ker da jih ni, ali pa, da pravila Ameriške bratske zveze niso tako liberalna kot pravila drugih organizacij, in da to škoduje pri agitaciji. Pa so pravila naše organizacije povsod in za vse enaka in v istih naselbinah dobijo nekatera društva mnogo novih članov, druga pa malo ali nič. Pregovor pravi, da kdor išče, najde. Mesto Ely šteje manj kot šest tisoč prebivalcev in elyška društva ABZ štejejo nad 2,500 članov v obeh oddelkih. To kaže, da je skoro polovica ely-škega prebivalstva včlanjena v Ameriški bratski zvezi. Moje poslovanje z glavnim tajnikom je bilo vsestransko zadovoljivo. Kadar koli sem potreboval kaka pojasnila, sem jih vselej točno dobil. Enake postrežbe in vljudnosti sem bil deležen od ostalega osobja v glavnem uradu, zakar sem vsem hvaležen. Prijetno je bilo tudi moje poslovanje z ostalimi člani glavnega odbora, ker vsak je skušal delati za korist in napredek Ameriške bratske zveze. Od moje strani sem vsem hvaležen za prijazno in bratsko sodelovanje. Krajevna društva so, z malimi izjemami, pošiljala svoje mesečne asesmente točno, kot je predpisano v pravilih, in pravilno poročala, v kake svrhe pošiljajo denar. Vsled tega je bilo moje poslovanje z društvi v splošnem zadovoljivo in z ozirom na društva pohvale vredno. • Na sedanji konvenciji bosta gotovo vojna klavzula iif bolniška podpora najvažnejši točki za rešiti. Kadar pridejo te točke na dnevni red, bomo morali biti previdni, da jih bomo rešili na način, ki bo v zadovoljstvo članstvu in ne v nevarnost zvezinim skladom. Upoštevati bomo morali tako dohodke kot izplačila, da se ne bo pripetilo, kakor se je ob zaključku leta 1933, ko je bil bolniški sklad skoro popolnoma izčrpan, v dobrodelnem skladu pa je bilo nad $6,000.00 primanjkljaja. Tu vam prilagam kratek finančni pregled o stanju naše Zveze od 1. julija J940, do 31. maja 1944. IMOVINA ONE 30. JUNIJA 1940: VSAK PO SVOJE : (Nadaljevanje s 1. strani) ki so sami trpeli ali katerih dragi so trpeli zaradi kvizlinških izdajstev; oni jih poznajo. Z bližajočim porazom Nemčije se kuha vroča kaša za kvizlinge raznih narodov. * Hitler bo kmalu imel polno hišo nezaželjenih boarderjev. Mussolinija ima že več mesecev na boardu in kmalu bodo prinesli svoje kovčege izdajalec Laval iz Francije, poglavnik Pavelič iz Hrvatske, monsignor Tiso iz Slovaške, kvizling Rupnik iz Slovenije, general Nedič iz Srbije, admiral brez mornarice, Horthy iz Madžarske, originalni Quisling iz Norveške in drugi. Tam bodo s Hitlerjem vred grizli preproge, če jih je še kaj ostalo. ❖ Po ustnem izročilu je bil vaš poročevalec obveščen, da je neki delegat 17. redne konvencije v Rock Springsu ob dveh zjutraj pozdravil lokalnega sveče-i nika z besedami: “Good morning, Mr. Parish!” Povedano mu je bilo, da bo stanoval v Parish i house, in tako se je zgodilo, da ! je zamenjal župnika za farovž. ' Upajmo, da je dobil odvezo. GLAVNI ODBOR IZVRSEVALNI ODSEK: Predsednik: J. N. Rogelj ........... 6208 Schade Ave., Cleveland, 3, OM* 1. podpredsednik: Frank Okoren ... 4759 Pearl St., Denver, 16, C™« 2 podpredsednik: P. J. Oblock______RD No. 1, Box 506, Turtle Creek, 1 3. podpredsednik: Joseph Kovach ....... 132 East White St., Ely, 4. podpredsednik: Anton Krapenc________ 1636 W. 21st Place, Chicago, 5. podpredsednik: Joseph Sneler ....... 5322 Butler St., Pittsburgh, 6. podpreds«dnica: Mary Predovich .......... 2300 Yew St., Butte, Mj® Tajnik: Anton ZbaSnik ............................ AFU Bldg., Ely, Minn.; Pomožni tajnik: Frank Tomsich, Jr. ____________ AFU Bldg., Ely, Blagajnik: Louis Champa .................................. Ely, MinrtfW • Vrhovni zdravnik: Dr. F. J. Arch ..... 618 Chestnut St., Pittsburgh, * " Urednik-upravnik glasila: A. J. Terbovec, 6233 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, *> NADZORNI ODSEK: Predsednik: John Kumse____________________ 1735 E. 33rd St., Lorain, OW»> 1. nadzornik: F. E. Vranlchar______________1312 N. Center St., JoliA t"! 2. nadzornik: Matt Anzelc ________________________ Box 12, Aurora, M p" 3. nadzornik: Andrew Milavec, Jr ___________________ Box 185, Houston, • nadzornik: F. J. Kress___________________218—57th St., Pittsburgh. FIN AN CNI ODSEK: J. N. Rogelj ...................... 0208 Schade Ave., Cleveland, 3, 0“®; Anton Zbašnik, tajnik______________________________ AFU Bldg., Ely, John KumSe_________________________________ 1735 E. 33rd St., Lorain, OB»; Frank E. Vranichar__________________________1312 N. Center St., Joliet, !“■> Andrew Milavec, Jr __________________________________Box 185, Houston, GLAVNI POROTNI ODBOR: obi°; Predsednik: Anton Okolish ______________ 1078 Liberty Ave., Barberton, 1. porotnik: Frank Mikec ...................... P. O. Box 237, Strabane, 2. porotnica: Rose Svetich __________________________________ Ely, Minneso. 3. porotnik: Steve Mauser_________________3511 Humboldt St., Denver 5, v ‘ 4. porotnik: Ignac Zajc ................ 683 Onderdonk Ave., Brooklyn, N. AKTIVA GOTOVINA Na rokah glavnega tajnika .....................................$ 200.00 Vloga odposlana v Northern National banko ...................... 4,506.13 čekovni račun v Northern National banki, Duluth .............. 118,001.03 Bančna vloga v First National banki, Ely, Minn.................. 5,000.00 $ 127,707.16 ^ Investirano v raznih obveznicah ......................................... 2,909,535.51 Posojila na članske certifikate ......................................... 185,030.55 j 8 Zapadle in narasle obresti od bondov .................................... 37,370.02 j i: Narasle obresti na posojila na članske certifikate .................. 3,572.89 £ Druge razne imovine, dolg društev in inventar ................................ 37,983.03 ^ Skupaj ...................................................... $3,301,199.16 1 PASIVA Neplačane smrtnine in druge razne obveznosti ............................ $ 53,650.66 Nevnovčeni čeki .............................................................. 14,125.59 1 Imovina odraslega oddelka dne 31. maja 1944 ....................,.......... 3,233,422.91 ] Skupaj ..................................................... $3,301,199.16 | MLADINSKI ODDELEK DOHODKI IZDATKI Od 1. julija do 31. decembra 1940 ............$ 10,130.74 $ 5,673.94 Od 1. januarja do 30. junija 1941 ........... 12,360.88 8,661.28 , Od 1. julija do 31. decembra 1941 ........... 13,355.62 14,340.15 Od 1. januarja do 30. junija 1942 .......... 13,012.39 12,796.98 Od 1. julija do 31. decembra 1942 ........... 13,444.07 5,541.13 Od 1. januarja do 30. junija 1943 .......... 14,710.62 10,446.39 Od 1. julija do 31. decembra 1943 ........... 15,913.13 5,065.76 Od 1. januarja do 31. maja 1944 ............ 15,226.96 8,615.90 Skupaj ..........................$ 108,154.41 $ 71,141.53 ) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Več prejeli .......................................-.......... $ 37,012.88 > AKTIVA Vloga odposlana v Northern National banko ........................ $ 228.90 čekovni račun v Northern National banki, Duluth, Minn......................... 21,835.56 Investirano v raznih bondih ................................................. 168,737.82 Zapadle in narasle obresti od bondov ........................................ 2,318.31 Dolg društev .................................................................. 1,668.33 Zvezino uradno poslopje ...................................................... 22,680.77 Skupaj ..................................................... $ 217,469.69 PASIVA Nevnovčeni čeki ......................................................... $ 792.77 Druge razne obveznosti ........................................................ 1,371.10 - Imovina mladinskega oddelka dne 31. maja 1944 ....................... 215,305.82 s ------------- Skupaj ..................................................... $ 217,469.69 0 Imovina odraslega oddelka dne 31. maja 1944 ............................... $3,233,422.91 .- Imovina mladinskega oddelka dne 31. maja 1944 ............:............... 215,305.82 d — Skupaj ..................................................... $3,448,728.73 tl _______________ t Dozorelih in neizterjenih obresti od obveznic je bilo dne 31. maja 1944 v odraslem oddelku samo $3,500.00; v mladinskem oddelku so vse plačane. To je dokaz, da je zvezin denar investiran v dobrih bondih. Naš čekovni račun imamo v Northern National Banki, Duluth, Minnesota; postrežba na omenjeni banki je točna in povsem zadovoljiva. To je vse, kar želim staviti v moje poročilo. Ako želi kateri izmed vas več pojasnila, kar se tiče finančnega poročila, bodisi v tej ali oni zadevi, mu bom drage volje na razpolago, če mi bo le mogoče. Upam in želim, da bo 17. konvencija uspešna in nepristranska v vseh njenih zaključkih, da bo v zadovoljstvo našemu članstvu, in še za večjo in močnejšo Ameriško bratsko zvezo. Z bratskim pozdravom, Louis Champa, glavni blagajnik ABZ. * * * POROČILO VRHOVNEGA ZDRAVNIKA ABZ članstvu 17. redne konvencije Ameriške bratske zveze: Odraslega oddelka .......................................................... $2,537,385.30 Mladinskega oddelka ............................................................ 177,597.96 Skupaj .................................................... $2,714,983.26 ODRASLI ODDELEK DOHODKI IZDATKI Od 1. julija do 31. decembra 1940 $ 255,406.09 $ 195,202.70 Od 1. januarja do 30. junija 1941 248,549.50 185,306.61 Od 1. julija do 31. decembra 1941 270,445.85 1«7,881.96 Od 1. januarja do 30. junija 1942 257,692.60 147,194.91 Od 1. Julija do 31. decembra 1942 260,598.28 163,555.56 Od 1. januarja do 30. junija 1943 260,613 89 166,117.15 Od 1. Julija do i\. decembra 1943 264,469.49 152,949 21 Od 1. januarja do 31. maja 1944 470,119.98 364,052.71 Skupaj $2,287,895.68 $1,562,260.81 Več prejeli .................................................. $ 725,634.87 30. junija 31. maja PREOSTANEK V SKLADIH 1940 1944 Smrtninski sklad $2,381,340.42 $3,051,505.56 Bolniški in odškodninski sklad 35,086.83 68,304.70 Dobrodelni sklad ............................. 23,092.41 31,983.84 Športni sklad ..................................... 5,271.53 10,882.37 Stroškovni sklad ................................. 37,721.57 45,471.16 Skupaj $2,482,512.76 $3,208,147.63 Višje premoženje ............................................. $ 735,634.87 Bratje in sestre:— V resnih dneh se spet sestanemo na tej konvenciji, da Vam poročamo o našem delu v preteklih štirih letih in predložimo priporočila za bodoči napredek in uspeh naše Ameriške bratske zveze. Dovolite mi, da Vas pozdravim kot člane te 17. redne konvencije in izrazim željo, da Vaše razprave pomagajo k temu napredku, katerega vsi tako odkritosrčno sku šamo doseči. Dovolite mi tudi, da čestitam vsem tistim med Vami, ki ste si prislužili posebno priznanje za Vaš trud v pravkar zaključeni kampanji; na število novo vpisanih članov smo lahko vsi upravičeno ponosni. Mislim, da se vsi strinjate, da se moramo pri tej priliki spomniti tudi naših fantov in deklet, članov in članic naše Zveze, ki tako častno služijo svoji deželi v teh težkih dneh. Najbrž ni med člani te konvencije niti enega, ki ne bi imel katerega svojih dragih v vojnih *>ilah Zedinjenih držav, ki se bori ne samo za ohranitev vrlin in življenjskih svobodščin kot jih mi poznamo, za nas, ampak tudi, da bi postalo deležno teh življenjskih dragocenosti vse človeštvo. Njihovi sijajni uspehi naj nas bodrijo pri naših naporih za ohranitev in pospeševanje rasti naše Ameriške bratske zveze, tako, da si bomo mogli ob nji hovi vrnitvi brez sence dvoma izmenjati pozdrave o dobro izvršenem delu. Dvakrat na leto, ob letnem in polletnem zborovanju glavnega odbora, sem poročal istemu o delu mojega urada za prejšnjih šest mesecev. To ponavljati zdaj se mi zdi nepotrebno, ker so bila moja poročila itak priobčevana v našem uradnem glasilu Kot Vam je znano, mora ta urad od časa do časa izdati odločbe ki ne zadovoljijo vselej vsakega člana. Take odločbe pa so bile vselej napravljene v smislu pravil, kakršna je sprejela zadnja konvencija. Pravice posameznih članov in pravice Zveze kot ce lote so bile vselej upoštevane. To dokazuje dejstvo, kakor se bo ste lahko prepričali iz poročila glavnega porotnega odbora, da je isti imel manj pritožb kot kdaj prej v sličnem razdobj u v zgodovini naše organizacije. Ne vem natančnega števila teh pritožb toda dvomim, da jih je bilo dvajset, to je povprečno manj ko pet na leto. Dve naši odločbi je glavni porotni odbor odklonil oziroma preobrnil. Ti dve odločbi omenjam, ker sta bili odločbi večine glavnega porotnega odbora direktno kršenje naših pravil, ki prepovedujejo izplačevanje bolniških in odškodninskih podpor članom, ki se ne zdravijo pri doktorju medicine. Vi boste imeli seveda priliko v teh dveh zadevah končnoveljavno odločati, kajti odločbe glavnega porotnega odbora more odobriti, modificirati ali izpremeniti le konvencija. Bolniški in odškodninski sklad je narastel bolj kot kdaj prej v zgodovini. Narastel je kljub dejstvu, da imamo v vojnih silah nad 2100 naših najmlajših članov, katerih večina je bila v tem skladu zavarovana. Ti člani zdaj ne plačujejo prispevkov v ta sklad, niti niso deležni tozadevnih podpor, dokler so v voj ni službi. Porast bolniškega in odškodninskega sklada bi bila mnogo večja, ako bi tudi omenjeni člani prispevali vanj. Upošte vati moramo tudi, da skupina, ki je zavarovana v tem skladu postaja vedno starejša in bolj dovzetna za bolezni. Povprečno (Dalje na 7. str.) Nagrade v gotovini Ameriška bratska zveza plačuje za novo vpisane člane ui>eh nagrade, ki so navedene v naslednjem: oddeli • Pretekli teden smo imeli v Clevelandu sredi noči lahak potres. Večina ljudi ga je enostavno prespala, jaz pa sem se bil ravno napol prebudil in sem v prvem hipu mislil, da se vozim zgornji postelji Pullmana; prav tako prijetno me je zibalo. Tako je, če se človek mnogo vozi na vlakih; še poštenemu in dostojnemu potresu ne da kredita, ki mu gre. Izčrpek iz pisma slovenskega aegunca v Canadi, katero pismo je bilo priobčeno v Glasu Naroda z dne 1. septembra: “V septembru 1941 v neki vasici pod šmarno goro, blizu Ljubljane: Štirje nemški vojaki so ustavili avto pred neko kmečko hišo. Gospodarju hiše so ukazali, naj jim izroči 4 izmed njegovih hčera. Seveda so jih naši slovenski fantje takoj napadli in 3 izmed vojakov ubili, četrtemu se je posrečilo zbežati. Seveda se je drugi dan takoj izvršil naj večji pokol j. Proti večeru smo namreč videli nek plamen in drugi dan izvedeli, da so Nemci celo vas obkrožili in pazili,, da nobeden izmed prebivalcev ni mogel zbežati, potem pa vse požgali. Takih primerov smo imeli v Sloveniji večkrat... Ali je vpričo takega barbarstva čudno, če so se množile vrste partizanov, ki so pr smrt okupatorju! * 0 Prijatelj v mestu Pueblo, Co-loiado, nam je poslal iztis lista "Pueblo Star Journal,” datiran 27. avgusta, ki prinaša slike velikih zametov toče po mestnih cestah, in delavce, ki jo z lopatami odstranjajo s pločnikov. To kaže, da sončni zapad ni vedno sončen. v razredu “D” za $ 250.00 zavarovalnine, $ 1.50 nagrad4’ v razredu “D” za $ 500.00 zavarovalnine, $ 2.50 nagrade; v razredu “D” za §1,000.00 zavarovalnine, $ 5.00 nagradi! v razredu “D” za §1,500.00 zavarovalnine, § 7.00 nagrade, v razredu “D” za §2,000.00 zavarovalnine, $ 9.00 nagrade, v razredu “D” za $3,000.00 zavarovalnine, $12.00 nagrade; v razredu “E” in “F” za $ 250.00 zavarovalnine $ 2.00 nagrade; v razredu “E” in “F” za $ 500.00 zavarovalnine § 3.00 nagrade, v razredu “E” in “F” za §1,000.00 zavarovalnine § 6.00 nagrade > v razredu “E” in “F” za §1,500.00 zavarovalnine §10.00 nagrade, v razredu “E” in “F” za §2,000.00 zavarovalnine §12.00 nagrai*> v razredu “E” in “F” za §3,000.00 zavarovalnine §18.00 nagrade. \ N Za novopridobljene člane mladinskega oddelka: Za razred “JA” §1.00 nagrade od člana; za razred “JB” §3.00 na*rjjQj|j0 m razred “JC” za §500.00 zavarovalnine, §3.00 nagrade; za razred “JC” za * ’ jjjl <6] zavarovalnine, §5.00 nagrade; za razred “JD” za §250.00 zavarovalnine' ^ ^ nagrade; za razred “JD” za §500.00 zavarovalnine, §3.00 nagrade; za razre za §1,000.00 zavarovalnine, §5.00 nagrade. p0t» |4 Do navedenih nagrad so upravičeni tisti člani in članice, ki pridob J ^ (4 člane ali članice v odrasli ali mladinski oddelek Ameriške bratske *vc 1 grade so izplačljive, ko so novi člani vplačali vsaj po šest mesečnih ases .!. ■ • • • I I. . • Ml U melodijo zapada, in kjer v opoj-| ne vonjave divjega pelina ovite; pikniške dobrote teknejo bolje, kot vsi moderni banketi. Več ne povem, ker vam nečem povzročati skomin. Ruske armade so podale roko partizanom v Jugoslaviji in pravoverni rusožrci skušajo iz j kože skočiti, pa ne morejo. Kako to boli! živež, oziroma jedila spadajo med najvažnejše probleme vseh časov, posebno pa še vojnih časov. Nam v Ameriki v tem oziru tudi v vojnem času ni nikake sile. Samo nekoliko manj izbirčni moramo biti, in jemo, kar dobimo in kadar dobimo, če nismo zaspani kot tisti chicaški delegat, ki je ob štirih zjutraj zaspal pri duhtečem steaku. To je bilo v Rock Springsu, kot pove ustno izročilo. Včasih je treba na naročeni prigrizek dolgo čakati, toda vojni časi so nas naučili potrpežljivosti. Nedavno sem v neki taverni v sosednem Collinwoo-du lepo naprosil /strežaja za sendvič ob desetih zvečer in sem ga dobil točno o polnoči. Da sem lažje čakal, so mi tovariši peli tisto lepo narodno: “Delaj, delaj, dekle, pušelc, delajde laj-de klepu šele.” Najbolj zabavno je pa na banketih, pod pogojem, da človek ni lačen, ko pride. Nekoč sem bil na banketu, ne povem kje, in tam sem dobil predpisano porcijo na krožniku, ki je imel navzdol vzbočeno dno. Pri vsaki poskušeni ofenzivi z nožem in vilicami je kokoška s krožnikom vred živajno zaplesala kot mali merry-go-round. Na drugi strani mize so sedele veleugledne osebe in zaradi njih nisem upal rabiti ročne sile na-pram razposajeni čikni. Po zaključeni ofenzivi so jo strežaj-ke odnesle le neznatno ranjeno z bojnega polja. Banketi so običajno monotone in dolgočasne afere. Dotični banket pa vsaj zame in za prizadeto kokoško ni bil dolgočasen; oba sva 1 ji ^ mnogo zabave. r f. 1 A-J' 4 ___________________>11 SLOVENSKE VES?1 J Uredništvo Nove Dobe s0yj}! k tekli teden posetile: ^ mar, članica društva št. 36 ^ is v Conemaughu, Pa.; Mai'>e w < land, predsednica ? ženske zveze, in Albina ^ ^ j« urednica “Zarje,” glasil® ^ njene organizacije. V Jolietu, lil., je unU’1 h 1 Pirc, mnogoletni član h1 s j i časni tajnik društva št. ® jjfc J j Zapušča soprogo, hčer ‘n v<0jw[! ne, od katerih sta dva v t, 'službi Zedinjenih držav. | j * (j Ponesrečil na ribol°^£|i ^ j Louis A. Not a r iz * \ ] Springsa, Wyo., solastni ^ji ^ jkajšnje pekarije Lou 5e,,'nJ1šli ^ govi ribiški tovariši so g* p ^ i nezavestnega v potoku i’1 ' |j, 'so mogli več obuditi. P\ lili Louis Notar je bil r°',.]]g5l1, junija 190G v Rock SPrLjfj |j Wyo., in je bil član ! ga društva št. 18 ABZ. ^ mater, dva brata, dve s®3 . ' i] : sedem nečakov in nečak"1 ^ I • ^ Jugoslovanski ^jg | ški osrednji svet v San ^ 1 Calif., je na državne#8 d* ^ ka Hulla naslovil pr°SnL,jri Ji« j odredi deportacijo biv^^ l)( goslovanskega p o s 1 a 11 F ji Washingtonu, Konstant*^.. ^ V| i tiča. Pismo navaja, da J .tuje po deželi in P0'^ ^ zdražbe med America111.«.^.’! slovanskega porekla.^ > sma so bile podlane ’ " terim senatorjem in konl ), kom in Ameriško-slov®11 j kongresu. fli * oK My Nalive Land, knj7 goslaviji, katero je rojak Louis Adamič, kordirana na gramofo110 J* šče za slepce. Te plošče . v la “American Found«*1 1 (Dalje ua 8. strani Iz vojnega dima se porodi zmaga in iz dima urednikovih cigar se porodijo ideje za to kolono. To je znano prijatelju Gregorinu, ki je bil prišel iz Little Fallsa, N. Y., v Cleveland na konvencijo Slov enskega ameriškega narodnega sveta, in spotoma prinesel uredniku škatlo odgovarjajočega kuriva za ideje. Zdaj pa naj pazi na izpuh te kolone. * S pikniki smo omlatili za letos in vašega poročevalca so se izognili vsi, razen enega. To je bil “moonlight picnic” med rfi-vimi gorami Wyominga, kjer razkazuje sončni zahod naj lepše mavrične barve, kjer zvezde mežikajo nizko nad vrbinjem ob gorskem studencu, kjer se črič-kanje murnov, oddaljeno mukanje govedi na paši, skovikanje nočnih ptic in žuborenje potočka zliva v prav svojevrstno buy unitbd •tatbs ■ ENGLISH SECTION Of! V ojf'cl*IOr94n w of the American Fraternal Union. i MINUTES ^ 17th REGULAR CONVENTION OF THE AFU HELD AtR0CK SPRINGS, WYO., FROM AUGUST 17tli TO AUGUST 21st, 1944 ------------------------------- °f Important Decisions Translated From the Slovene a Frances J. Erzen, Associate Editor of Nova Doba FIRST SESSION—AUGUST 17th A. M. ^Pfeme President Janko N. Rogelj called the first meet- 0r 3rd trustee; Frank J. Kress, 4th trustee. ^e Judiciaries: Anton Okolish, president; Frank f», judiciary; Rose Svetich, second judiciary; Steve Mau-^udiciary; Ignac Zajc, 4th judiciary. • iV^eS Present an^ alternates: ifj Mishmash (1), John Fugina (1), Anton Knapp (2) # ^ .Champa (2), John Tomazic (6), Hermina Zortz (6), Unich (9), Matt Strauss (9), John Urek (11), Frank ity ’ Anna Rock (13), Frank Mehle (15), Frank Kluchar )entin Marcina (18), Blaz Erzen (18), John Ocepek p11. Žgajnar (20), Frank Omahen (21), Frances Kam-Ij,’ “hilip Fister (25), Anton Škerjance (25), John Jurgel vank Oblak (26), Tony Orel (29), Anton Polsak (29), ^t,San (30), Frank Tekautz (30), Martin Hudale (31), ^ (33), Joseph Maticic (35), Joseph Turk (36), & °vansek (36), Charles Vrtovsnik (37), Cyril J. Rovan- f’(^e°i’ge Smajver (39), Agnes Segota (39) Anton Ko-„ '> John Erjavec (42), Jennie Smith (43), John Opeka $ Ye»tz (44), Frank Dezelan (45), Anton Ule (45), 1*2 ^(47), Math Petek (49), Val. Orehek (50), Frank ^ (57 ^elen Masle (53)» Joseph Prah (55), August Sti-j ^ )> Kayton Erznoznik (58), John Pezdirc Sr. (61), HQufV^tz (66K Peter Musich (66), Edward Dusic (68), Wak (70), John Hujan (70), Ivan Kapelj (71), Anton dr* (8pi ’ JosePh Murn (75), Joseph Fayfar Jr. (81), Joseph / ^ JVtatt Karcich (84), John C. Virant (85), Katherine ® St .j« Anton Stanovnik (94), Anton Kobal (94), Frank ^> )» Frank L. Tomsic (101), Anna Walter (103), i> K°Usen Sr. (105), Frank J. Prevec (108), Joe Jockopic f (lj aUk Tichar (112), Frank Meden (114), Simon Marolt f Ji z,’ 'Jui'ij Previc (116), Mary Mistek (120), Katherine / ;(l3^0)> John 'Tanko (132), Anna Prosen (132), Mary rita Dorothy Strniša (137), Katherine Kraintz (144), if U ec (149), Frank Zele (149), Mary G. Balint (162), 4 tCPich (168>> Agnes Jurecic (170), John Hrvatin (173) ®)» Joseph Pishler (184), Catherine Krall (186) l. -j, dark (190), Anton Poljanec (200), Joseph A. Merte, N ^'ementic (203) Mary E. Oblock (221), Pauline X 25). Mary Zurga (230), Matt Vogrich (3-124), Joseph \ ft148)1 Martin Stepan (5-129), Ivan Ilich'(22-231), L^22oetta8 (27-28). Mai-y Gorjup (32-72), Jennie Miko-f'i k O' JosePh Ortar (51-86-199), Carolina Fink (54-156), § (64-130-139-158-178), Frank Tekavec (69-106) M (\ ,$*dnik (76-167), Frank Novak (77-143), Frances l%-ir,9'l22-125-i35), Frank Kramar (89-174), Frank Lov-'■*■28-197), Geo. Matekovich (109-164), John Kure (110 (Continued on page 5) AMPLIFYING THE VOICE OF THE ENGLISH SPEAKING MEMBERS r fi. 8l>Pri My Visit to Betsy Ross Lodge Meeting Your editor was cordially invited to attend a Bet$y Ross Lodge No. 186, AFU meeting ast Sunday. The meeting was scheduled to begin at 2 p. m. Because of just missing a bus, yours truly was late 20 minutes. I found that the meeting hadn’t begun when I arrived and soon found the reason to be that the secretary, Mrs. Catherine Krall 'lad to work until 2 p. m. but she arrived there shortly after I did. It was truly a congenial meeting and a family affair. Mothers who can’t leave their children home bring them along and little Miss Krall and Misses Lunka will have good training for becoming lodge secretaries and presidents when i;hey grow up. The lodge president, Mr. John Lunka, also had to work as did the vice-president. The members then prevailed upon Mrs. John Lunka to preside at this meeting. She did a good job of it too. I met the pleasant lodge ;reasurer, Mrs. Starman, who is an active AFU booster. Mr. Zele was there with this charming daughters, one of whom serves as recording secretary. I also met Mrs. Debevec who made me feel right at home. The lodge business ran smoothly and it was a very informal meeting. (Aside to those Betsy Ross members who don’t attend the meetings; You are really missing something.) Every month one member gets his or her dues paid free for a month. This month the lucky one was Tony Malavašič, who is in the U. S. armed forces and who is now a prisoner of Germany. When the meeting was concluded we were pleasantly surprised by being served icecream sodas catered to us by Mike Krall. I was told that refreshments were served every third month. (Are you listening, absent members?) Yes, it was a very nice meeting and your editor wishes to thank all the members for the welcome accorded her last Sunday. —Frances J. Erzen Associate Editor * * oAmerican Fraternal Union iMembers Serving Our Country J 2,166 BRIEFS Louis Adamic’s book, “My Native Land,” is being recorded on long-playing phonograph records, the so-called “Talking Books” for the use of the blind by the American Foundation for the Blind, New York City, of which President Roosevelt is honorary chairman. News of Lodge No. 6 Lorain, Ohio — All the members of Lodge No. 6 of Lorain, Ohio are invited to attend the coming meeting on Sept. 17th at the usual time and place. We hope to have a very interesting and exciting meeting for we shall hear what our delegates will have to tell us in regard to the various topics brought up at the recent AFL convention at Rock Springs, Wyoming. As you may have already read in the Nova Doba, there will be an increase of 10c in your monthly dues, because oi raising a special War Fund, thereby paying the soldiers’ full death benefits. We also will have to elect a new trustee for our present trustee, George Kanoti has left, with his family, for California where he expects to make his home. We all wish him and his family much luck and health. We expect a 100% attendance at this meeting. Fraternally yours, Ludwig Vidrick, Sec’y Lodge 6, AFU dLorain, Ohio The Alliance of Jugoslav Americans of New York City will hold a Conference of all representatives of čjJLovenjan, Croatian and Serbian lodges there, to discuss, ways and means of sending help to the suffering peoples of Jugoslavia. The conference will be held Monday, Sept. 18, 1944 at 8 p. m. in the Croatian Cultural Center, 236 West 48th St., New York City. All representatives of Jugoslav lodges iii New York City and vicinity are invited to attend this important conference. Lodge 170 to Meet September 20th Chicago, 111. — Members of Lodge No. 170, AFU are notified that the coming meeting of the lodge will be held Wednesday, Sept. 20, 1944 in the usual place at 8 p. m. sharp. All members are invited to positively attend this meeting. At this time the delegate to the convention will make her report and other important lodge business discussions will take place. Therefore, all members should make it their duty to attend. Agnes Jurecic, Sec’y Lodge No. 170, AFU Chicago, 111. BACK TO SCHOOL Boys and girls of high school age: Go back to school and continue with your studies. Top officials in the American government are giving you that advice. Post-war America will need more and better trained men and women than it had before. School is where you get that training. Go back to school! Do not trade your birthright for an education for a temporary job no matter how well it pays! —Foreign Language Division, Office of War Information. Copt. A. L. Garbas Writes from France This week we pass on to AFU members an interesting letter written by Capt. A. L. Garbas, who was the first English Editor of Nova Doba and before entering the service was a dentist in Cleveland, Ohio. “I have had good intentions to keep you informed regularly as to my doings but since I am no longer obliged to observe a deadline on copy, I’ve taken liberal advantage of this fact. .“I’ve been on detached service with the 6th Convalescent Hospital here in France for over a month. We move right along with the Evacuation Hospital. We expect to remain here for a week and then push on. We are located in a really hot zone at this time and are receiving many casualties comprised of Germans, English, Free French and of course, our own boys. “Yesterday afternoon two Jerry planes whizzed just over our tents and scared the hell out of our patients as well as the rest of us. One of the planes was brought down a short distance away. One of the patients burrowed into a foxhole and a j lot of convincing had to be done to bring him out again. “Snipers are quite prevalent in this area. An officer who went out on reconaissance the I other day, came back with a bullet wound in his side. It must be remembered that just because sections are taken, it doesn’t mean that these are totally friendly. There are some who are still in sympathy with the Germans, especially those who made some financial gains in view of their presence. A cautious approach must be made at all times; friendliness with ’ some is only a veneer. Neigh-1 bors have mistrusted one an-: other and many whose sympathies were strongly pro-German are suddenly changed to ardent and loyal flag-waving French. In the early hysteria, when a town or village is taken over, indignant mobs take over and shave the heads of women who were at all friendly with the Germans. So one sees many girls wearing turbans covering their hair-less heads. “Had a bath in the Seine yesterday, rather cold but invigorating. We had a mobile sterilizer dragged out to the water’s edge w h i c h provides hot showers for the patients and ourselves. The h ours for showering however, are limited and since there is also a shortage of gasoline, we can’t all benefit by its operation. “All our equipment, vehicles, etc. had to be brought across the Seine on a pontoon bridge constructed by our Engineers Corps because the fixed struc- American Slav i Attention Chicago Congress Invitation AFU Bowlers! Pittsburgh, Pa. — Have you elected your delegates to the American Slav Congress which is being h£ld in the Carnegie Music Hall in Pittsburgh on Sept. 23rd and 24th? Well what are you waiting for, the time is growing short and surely you don’t want to miss out on this great occasion. It is our duty as American Slovenes to take a wholehearted interest in affairs such as this and we want to show all the other Slavs that we are not ones to shirk our duty. The Croatians have already pledged to have the greatest number of delegates at the conference this time, but I know that we are on our toes, the Slovenes will not be outdone by anyone in number. The program planned will be a source of educational value as well as fine entertainment. Then too, there are many important matters such as plans for the future of the Slavs in America as well as those in Europe which must be settled. If you don’t have credentials just come to the Carnegie Music Hall on the appointed day and you will be enrolled as a delegate immediately. We’ll see you then. Rose Fabec, member Lodge 12, AFU tures of masonry and steel had been blown out before our arrival here. Wherever bridges are blasted out of existence one can always expect to find many buildings and homes destroyed for blocks around, the result of miscalculated dro p ping of bombs. * “There is nothing orderly about this letter, as you can see. I’m just jotting down thoughts as they come to my mind. “Have spoken of surface ablutions, so I must mention something about internal fluids. Cognac is very scarce and costly when it can be obtained. A drink, I think distilled from cider, and called ‘Calvados’ can be bought by those who like a raw intoxicant that seems to be a cross between gasoline and carbolic acid.- Champagne can be obtained in the newly-taken areas before too many of our Americans enter. The beer is worse' than the English and that’s not speaking very kindly but it’s true. “We had fresh eggs, for breakfast this morning, such a* they were, a little on the strong side but superior to the dehydrated variety. Also had an orange and it’s a long time between oranges. Our rations arc just fair 1 would say. We don’t get any of the steaks yOu folks are sacrificing for us, Thej probably are being sent to othei Liberty Bell Lodge to Bowl Again This Year Chicago, 111. — All members of the Lodge “Liberty Bell,” No. 70, AFU who are interested in bowling, are cordially invited to attend the annual meeting of the Sports Club of this lodge. The meeting will be held Thursday, Sept. 14 at the home of Frank Basko, 1916 West Cer-mak Rd. at 7:30 p. m. Anyone wishing to bowl but unable to attend the meeting should immediately notify either of the members signed below, either by phone or in person, before the coming meeting. Both ladies and men are invited; some ladies have already stated that they are ready to bowl with our league. Therefore, everyone come to the meeting on Thursday, Sept. 14. On Friday, Sept. 15th we intend to begin bowling for on that evening a trial bowling session for beginners will be held. Bowling will be held at the South-West Bowling Alleys on Blue Island Ave. and 18th St. Fraternal regards. Anton Krapenc, Pres. 1636 W. 21st PI., Phone: CANal 8969 •v John Gottlieb, Sec’y 1845 W. Cermak Rd. Phone: CA’Nal 3073 News of AFU Yanks % ' This week we hear from Corp. Frank J. Kacar. He writes: “Just a few lines to let you know of my recent change of address. These.changes will occur from tijne to time as the Japs retreat toward their homeland. At present I’m on various labor gangs, clearing the area, erecting tents, etc. For entei-tainment we have movies six nights a w^ek. However, the films are pretty old; for example: “Above Suspicion,” “Arsenic and Old Lace,” etc. The change of diet from Aussie to American food is a real morale builder. We go swimming in the ocean twice daily and enjoy it. “The Saturday after my arrival I went to visit -a fellow worker from Martin Bros. Electric Co. While requesting the movie operator to page him, Jack Vehar, who was sitting nearby, recognized my voice. With him was Johnny Pecon. Boy! What a reunion! We exchanged all the latest news from home. I’m still making the best of the reunion, since we don’t know how long it will be before we are separated again. “I guess this is all the good news for now. I have only one wish: I wish 1 didn’t have to used the d—d foxhole so often. Please extend my regards to all my friends and fellow lodge members.” Cpl. Frank Kacar, 35522506 22 Bomb Gr. 2nd Sqdn. APO 920 c/o Postmaster San Francisco, Cal. Cash Awards The American Fraternal Union pays awards for newly-enrolled members In both departments. They are as follows: The awards are as follows for the Adult Department: For Plan "D” insured for S 250 death benefit, 5 1-50 award; , For Plan “D” insured for 5 500 death benefit, S 2.50 award; For Plan “D” insured for 51,000 death benefit, S 5.00 award; For Plan “D” insured for $1,500 death benefit, § 7.00 award; For Plan “D” insured for $2,000 death benefit, $ 9.00 award; Far Plan “1)” insured for $3,000 death benefit, $12.00 award; For Plan “E” and "F” insured for $ 250 death benefit, $ 2.00 award; For Plan “E” and “F” insured for $ 500 death benefit, $ 3.00 award; For Plan “E” and “F” insured for $1,000 death benefit, $ 6.00 award; For Plan “E” and *‘F” insured for $1,500 death benefit, $10.00 award; For Plan “E” and “F” insured for $2,000 death benefit, $12.00 award; For Plan *E” and “F” insured for $3,000 death benefit, $18.00 award. Awards for enrolling new juvenile members: For Plan “JA” $1.00 award; for Plan “JB” $3.00 award; for Plan “JC” for S500 insurance, $3.00 award; for Plan “JC" for $1,000 insurance, $5.00 award; for Plan “JD” for $250 insurance, $1.50 award; for Plan “JD” for $500 insurance, $3.00 award; for Plan “JD” for $1,000 insurance, $5.00 award. All members who enroll new members in the adult or juvenile departments of the American Fraternal Union are entitled to these awards. The awards will be paid when the new members have paid six months dues. areas for we certainly don’t get them. “Have to get back into harness now for duty, so I’ll close by wishing you well and give my regards to all AFU friends. “Sincerely, .‘‘Doc Garbas” Uncle Sam’s Corner MBBSSE AIV AMERICAN FRATERNAL UNION Founded July II. 1898 HOME OFFICE: ELY, MINNESOTA SUPREME BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Preildent: J. N. Rogelj ............ 6208 Schade Ave., Cleveland, 3, Ohio; 1st Vice-Pres’t: Frank Okoren ............. 4759 Pearl St. Denver, 16, Colo,; and Vlce-Pres't: P. J. Oblock________RD No. 1, Box 506, Turtle Creek, Pa.; Srd Vice-Pres’t: Joseph Kovach_____________132 East White St., Ely, Minn.; 4th Vice-Pres’t: Anton Krapenc -------------- 1636 W. 21 PI., Chicago, 111.; 5th Vlce-Pres’t: Joseph Sneler 5322 Butler St., Pittsburgh, Pa.; •th Vlce-Pres’t: Mary Predovlch----------- 2300 Yew St., Butte, Montana; Secretary: Anton Zbasnlk ......... —......— AFtJ Bldg., Ely, Minnesota; Awistant Secretary: Frank Tomsich, Jr...........— AFU Bldg., Ely, Minn.; Treasurer: Louis Champa __________________________________ Ely, Minnesota; Medical Examiner: Dr. F. J. Arch 618 Chestnut St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Editor-Mgr. of Off’l Organ: A. J. Terbovec, 6233 St. Clair Ave.,Cleveland, 3,0. TRUSTEES: President: John Kumie________________________ 1735 E. 31 St., Lorain, Ohio; lit Trustee: F. E. Vranlchar_________________1313 N. Center St., Joliet, 111.; 2nd Truitee: Matt Anzelc_______________________Box 12, Aurora, Minnesota; Ird Trustee: Andrew Milavec, Jr.----------------------Box 115, Houston, Pa. 4th Trustee: F. J. Kxeu_________________________311—*7 St., Pittsburgh, Pa. FINANCE COUMTma J. N. Rogelj_________________________ 6208 Schade Ave., Cleveland, 3, Ohio; Anton Zbasnlk, Secretary------------------------------AFU Bldg., Ely, Minn.; John Eumse___________________________________ 1735 E. »3rd St., Lorain, Ohio; Frank E. Vranlchar___________________________1S12 N. Center St., Joliet, 111.; Andrew Milavec, Jr____________________________________Box 115, Houston, Pa. SUPREME JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Chairman: Anton Okollsh______________ 1078 Liberty Ave., Barberton, Ohio; 1st Judiciary: Frank Mikec___________________P. O. Box 237, Strabane, Pa.; 2nd Judiciary: Rose Svetlch ------------------------------Ely, Minnesota; 3rd Judiciary: Steve Mauser ............3511 Humboldt St., Denver 5, Colo. 4th Judiciary: Ignac Zajc____________ 683 Onderdonk Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Minutes of the 17th Regular Convention of the American Fraternal Union (Continued from page 4.) 153), Johana Dolinar (117-150), Joseph Skrabec (118-147), Ann M. Allen (131-142), Mary Kershisnik (134-202), John Kosir (136-185), Mary Kos (140-233), Louis Sustar (146-154-165-237), Luka Cesnik (166-194), John Becaj (169-179-187-226), John Nahtigal (172-204-232), Mary L. Bodack (182-196), Louis Po-laski (205-218). The Supreme President then reports that according to Section 13 of our by-laws, the following delegates were named to the Credentials Committee: John Jurgel from Lodge No. 26, Pennsylvania; Charles Vrtovsnik- from Lodge No. 37, Ohio; Anton Knapp from Lodge No. 2, Minnesota; Anton Stanovnik from Lodge No. 37, Ohio; Anton Knapp from Lodge No. 2, Minnesota; Anton Stanovnik from Lodge No. 94, Illinois; Mary G. Balint from Lodge No. 162, Washington. He then calls upon the Credentials Committee to give its report. The Credentials Committee reports that 128 delegates have registered and that their credentials have been found to be in good order. The Supreme President then administers the oath to the delegates, after which he states: “On the basis of the oral oath of the present delegation, I proclaim that the 17th regular AFU convention, meeting in the Old Timer’s Hall in Rock Springs, Wyo., has absolute power and is fully authoritative as accorded it in the by-laws of our organization.” The next order of business is the electioif of the Convention Chairman and two Convention Vice-Chairmen. Nominated for Convention Chairman are Frank J. Kress and Frank E. Vranichar. Since Frank E. Vranichar declines the nomination, Frank J. Kress is named Convention Chairman. The following are nominated for the office of two Convention Vice-Chairmen: Michael Rovanšek, Frank E. Vranichar, Anton Krapenc, Mary Kershisnik and Matt Anzelc. The nomination is accepted only by Michael Rovanšek and Frank Vranichar. Therefore, Michael Rovanšek is named first Vice-Chairman and Frank E. Vranichar is named second Vice-Chairman. The Convention Chairman and both Vice-Chairmen then take their respective places on the rostrum. The following were nominated for Convention Secretary: Frank Tomsich Jr., Anton J. Terbovec and Anton Krapenc. The nomination is accepted only by Frank Tomsich Jr. who is then named Convention Secretary. For Recording Secretaries are nominated and unanimously elected Anton J. Terbovec and Anton Krapenc. It was then decided that the time of the sessions will be from 9 a. m. until 12 noon and from 1:30 p. m. until 6 p. m. with a 25-minute recess in the morning and afternoon. The'Supreme President then reports that the Supreme Board compiled a list of delegates for various convention committees, having taken into consideration the federations, localities and other facts and recommends them to the convention. They feel that much time will be saved in this way and he adds that the delegation may change the list or compile a complete new one but this will take much time. The Supreme Board recommends the following delegates for various convention committees : By-laws committee: Anton Erzen, Lodge No. 33, Center Pennsylvania; Joseph Turk, Lodge No. 36, Conemaugh, Pennsylvania; Frank Masle, Lodge No. 53, Little Falls, N. Y.; Carolina Fink, Lodge No. 54, Hibbing, Minnesota; Kayton Erznoznik, Lodge No. 58, Bear Creek, Montana; Peter Musich, Lodge No. 66, Joliet, Illinois; Joseph Oblak, Lodge No. 70, Chicago, Illinois; Ivan Kapelj, Lodge No. 71, Cleveland, Ohio; Frank L. Tomsic, Lodge No 101, Walsenburg, Colorado; John Tanko, Lodge No. 132, Euclid, Ohio; John Yakopich, Lodge No. 168, Helper, Utah; Anton Poljanec, Lodge No. 200, Ely, Minnesota. Resolutions committee: Frank Mehle, Lodge No. 15, Pueblo, Colorado; Frank Oblak, Lodge No. 26, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; John Opeka, Lodge No. 44, Barberton, Ohio; John L. Jevitz, Lodge No. 66, Joliet, Illi nois; Mary Mistek, Lodge No. 120, Ely, Minnesota; Mary Kershisnik, Lodge No. 134, Rock Springs, Wyoming; Mary L. Bodack, Lodge No. 182, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Committee on salaries and per-diems: John Toma^ic, Lodge No. 6, Lorain, Ohio; Val. Marcina, Lodge No. 18, Rock Springs, Wyoming; Cyril Rovanšek, Lodge No. 37, Cleveland, Ohio; John Ilujan, Lodge No. 70, Chicago, Illinois; Frank Macek, Lodge No. 99, Moon Run, Penna.; Simon Marolt, Lodge No. 114, Ely, Minnesota; Anton Klemenčič, Lodge No. 203, Cheswick, Pennsylvania. Committee for grievances and appeals: Frank Omahen, Lodge No. 21, Denver, Colorado; Mary Nosan, Lodge No. 30, Chisholm, Minnesota; Martin Hudale, Lodge No. 31, Braddock, Pennsylvania; Philip Fister, Lodge No. 25, Eveleth, Minnesota; Frank Novak, Lodge No. 77, Greens-burg, Pennsylvania; Joseph Yeray, Lodge No. 82, Sheboygan, Wisconsin; Katherine Penica, Lodge No. 88, Roundup, Montana; Frank Prevec, Lodge No. 108, Youngstown, Ohio; Luka Cesnik, Lodge No. 166, Indianapolis, Indiana; Agnes Jurecic, Lodge No. 170, Chicago, Illinois; Frank Kramar, Lodge No. 174, Sharon, Pennsylvania; Joseph A. Mertel, Lodge No. 200, Ely, Minnesota. On a motion correctly made and seconded, it was then decided that the provisions in Section 18 of the by-laws be suspended to the extent that the convention approves of the Supreme Board list of delegates recommended for the aforementioned committees. These committees now become fully authoritative. It is further decided that all the Supreme Officers and Supreme Judiciaries may serve in an advisory capacity in all the mentioned committees. The Convention President then states that it is only right that they respectfully remember all our members who have died since the last convention up to the present time, especially those members who gave their lives for our country and our democracy while serving in the armed forces of the United States. The Supreme Secretary then reads the following names of the servicemen-members who fell in battle for our country, which have been reported to him thus far: Steve Labor, Lodge No. 200, Ely, Minnesota; Charles Stra-zishar, Lodge No. 112, Kitzville, Minnesota; John Zaic Jr., Lodge No. 186, Cleveland, Ohio; Frank Strle, Lodge No. 149, Canons-bu^g, Pennsylvania; Joe Pais, Lodge No. 140, Morley, Colorado; Louis Flesik, Lodge No. 154, Herminie, Pennsylvania; Albin Rozman, Lodge No. 2, Ely, Minnesota; Edward Turk, Lodge No. 9, Calumet, Michigan ; William Vidmar, Lodge No. 2, Ely, Minnesota; Frank Gustisa, Lodge No. 94, Waukegan, Illinois; John David Sintich, Lodge No. 55, Uniontown, Pennsylvania; Rudy Tisovich, Lodge No. 200, Ely, Minnesota; Robert J. Stare, Lodge No. 37, Cleveland, Ohio; Frank Kirn, Lodge No. 175, Verona, Pennsylvania; Louis Beatrice, Lodge No. 35, Lloydell, Pennsylvania; Nick Grant, Lodge No. 207, McIntyre, Pennsylvania; Rudy Ivancic, Lodge No. 176, Tacoma, Washington; John Jelou-chon, Lodge No. 18, Rock Springs, Wyoming; John Stefansky, Lodge No. 44, Barberton, Ohio; Frank Vicic, Lodge No. 35, Lloydell, Pennsylvania; Cyril John Coster, Lodge No. 78, Salida, Colorado; Erminio DeAngelis, Lodge No. 140, Morley, Colorado; Louis M. Rozman, Lodge No. 2, Ely, Minnesota; Tony Tomsich, Lodge No. 1, Ely, Minnesota; George Minerich, Lodge No. 156, Leetonia, Minnesota. The attending delegates add the following names to our deceased servicemen-members: Frank Dejak, member of Lodge No. 15, Pueblo, Colo.; Raymond Hopp, member of Lodge No. 124, LaSalle, 111.; John De Luca, member of Lodge No. 30, Chisholm, Minn.; Matt Banks, member of Lodge No. 184, Ely, Minn. The delegation then stands in tribute to their memory. It is then decided that a special resolution be made in which the convention will express its sympathy to the parents and other relatives of the deceased servicemen-members. The, resolution will be sent to the families by way of the respective lodge officers. The Supreme Secretary reports that the Pre-Convention Membership Campaign was very successful for it added 1,565 new members in both departments. The Union today numbers more members that ever before in its history, he adds. Follows the reading of names of Supreme Officers and Supreme Judiciaries and delegates who have attained op over-subscribed the necessary quota of new members in the Pre-Convention Membership Campaign. The presentation of honorary awards, which are silver rings with the Union emblem engraved upon them, then takes place. Three special awards in cash were earned by: Mary Kershisnik, delegate of Lodge No. 134, Rock Springs, Wyo., $25.00; Fannie Jenko, secretary of Lodge No. 202, Rock Springs, Wyo., $15.00; Anton Klemenčič, delegate of Lodge No. 203, Cheswick, Pa., $10.00. The following letters were then read: NATIONAL FRATERNAL CONGRESS OF AMERICA August 10, 1944. TO THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN FRATERNAL UNION IN CONVENTION ASSEMBLED Dear Fraternalists: May I, on behalf of the National Fraternal Congress of America, take this opportunity to extend greetings to the American Fraternal Union. Your society has contributed much to making the National Fraternal Congress of America what it is today. Your officers have given liberally of their time and talent to the various committees on which they have served. The National Fraternal Congress of America is privileged to list your fine society as one of its members and points with pride to the splendid progress and achievements which are yours. May you have a most successful and enjoyable convention and continue to carry on the great work in which you have been engaged these many years. With kindest and best regards to you, I remain Fraternally yours, (signed) Foster F. Farrell, Secretary-Treasurer and Manager. LOUIS ADAMIC — MILFORD — NEW JERSEY August 3, 1944 Mr. J. N. Rogelj, Supreme President, American Fraternal Union, 6208 Schade Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio Dear Brother Rogelj: Thank you for your letter of some days ago inviting me to the convention of our American Fraternal Union at Rock Springs, Wyoming, later this month. I should like nothing better than to accept the invitation. Unfortunately, I can’t; my current duties and responsibilities in New York and Washington make it impossible for me to make the long trip. Will you be so good as to give my greetings to the delegates and alternates? Please remember me to Brother Zbasnik and Brother Terbovec. I should also like to take this occasion to express to the entire AFU my deep-felt appreciation for the support which our organization gave to the Slovenian Liberation Front way back in the early days of 1943, when all too many people in this country still doubted about its cause and eventual success. If I am not mistaken, the AFU was the first fraternal organization to come all-out for the Liberation Movement in Slovenia and Yugoslavia. I think we can all be justly proud of this. I want to thank you personally for the trust you had in my judgment regarding developments in the old country when I began to talk and write about them. The Slovenian Liberation Front has triumphed. Now we Slovenian Americans will have to be ready to sacrifice greatly in order to help the new government of Slovenia and Yugoslavia, which will be created after full liberation, to repair the damages which the Fascists and the Nazis and their soul-less Slovenian collaborationists have inflected on the civilization and culture of our native land. I am sure that your organization will do everything possible to help organize the postwar aid to Slovenia and the rest of Yugoslavia. With best wishes for a successful convention! Your friend and fellow-member, (signed) Louis Adamic. John Rogelj, Pres. American Fraternal Union Old Timer’s Hall. National Convention of American Fraternal Union. Meeting at a time when our valiant fighting forces and our Slav brothers in Europe, together with other United Nation’s Allies are driving victoriously toward Berlin, is a welcomed event. Our United effort in these crucial months will speed the day of victory and help assure the establishment of just and lasting peace to strengthen national unity. The second American Slav Congress will meet in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, September 23-24. Rally all patriotic Slavic Americans for election of such national leadership in November as will guarantee full fruits of victory. We extend an invitation to your organization and all its lodges to send delegates to this congress and hope that the Slovenian Americans will take their place with other Slavic Americans in this National demonstration of unity behind our Commander-in-Chief. Leo Krzycki, Pres.; Stephen Zeman, Sec’y; George Pirinsky, Executive • Sec’y American Slav Congress of Western Pennsylvania. CITY OF ELY Ely, Minnesota August 12, 1944. The American Fraternal Union In Convention Assembled Rock Springs, Wyoming. Greetings: The City of Ely, Minnesota, and its entire citizenship, congratulates you on the occasion of your 17th Quadrennial Convention and extends their sincere wishes for a most successful session. Ely, appreciative and proud of being your National Headquarters, is doubly proud of your growth, strength and achievements. You have acquired national importance and recognition. The American Fraternal Union, its resident officials, employes and members are a vital part of our community. We are constantly interested in and concerned, with your welfare. May you continue to prosper. In 1948 you will hold your 18th Quadrennial Convention and celebrate your Golden Anniversary. Ely, your birthplace, and the Playground of a Nation, cordially invites you to come here for this important and historic meeting and milestone in your progress. We have the facilities, hospitality, climate and setting so conductive to a successful convention and celebration. You have been here before. We want you again. Be assured of our complete cooperation. Fraternally and cordially yours, (signed) Joseph Koschak Mayor. Letters were also read which were received by the following: The Grand Carniolian Slovenian Catholic Union; John Germ, Supreme President of the KSKJ; Marie Prisland, Supreme President of the Slovenian Women’s Union; Frances Erzen, Associate Editor of Nova Doba; Lodge No. 2, AFU of Ely, Minn.; Lodge No. 26, AFU of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Lodge No. 53, AFU of Little Falls, N. Y.; Nick Franich, member of Lodge No. 22, AFU of South Chicago, 111.; Lodge No. 222, AFU of Gowanda, N. Y. The letters and greetings are duly recorded. The Credentials Committee then distributes among the delegates, printed reports of the Supreme Officers and Supreme Judiciaries of the American Fraternal Union. The meeting was concluded at 12 o’clock noon. 'Anton J. Terbovec, Recording Secretary; F. J. Kress, Convention Chairman; Frank Tomsich Jr., Convention Secretary. H/fmwiiit RATIONING CHART: y SugaV: vo 30 31,^ C Sugar stamps No. -for ^ and 33 are valid mdefiW i, five pounds of sugar. ^ ^ Sugar stamp No. j, ^ for five pounds of ca ^ gar through February » Uth Meats, Fats: • ughflfi Red stamps A8 till j ^ and A5 through G5 are ^ lid indefinitely. Processed Fruits atld Vegetables: Blue stamps A8 th,0“ ^ and A5 through L5 are ^ lid indefinitely. , %; Gasoline: . im the & 'We In the 17 States of1 £0, shortage area, A' hJ& H pons remain valid tbrjg, £ vember 8. Tn States j ^ eastern area, A_l2 Cge«t^ Jat main valid through s, yo 21. Fuel Oil: , jfj Period 4 and 5 coUlS V main valid in all areaS ' $ ^ September 30. New P* , % coupons are now va 1 that areas. ^ Shoes: j, vjj Airplane stamps> No. 2 in Book Three ., valid indefinitely. • * IS * ", . •; S Changes in Rationing- h Jjjtte i JjO | OPA announced tb» tion points will be re ujjWtf ^ purchase dry beans, « b4?;i ters and prune jui Sept. 3 and Sept. 30. J , ^ ters which become I gji^tot include apple, aPrlC .;!1t^ ljin’ and peach. The zero P° S applies only to raw ^ «4 ej regardless of variety $ ' to Kation points *f «$< NJJ all varieties of beans. ; k to * * V S,01 Cheaper Railroad ^ Demobilized Service , ■ te. ■ Demobilized servic ^pO w pay only llAc a ^ii11 fo> of release to their ^ special railroad ra * * * Si "u«f '°*b' Views of a Lodge No. 33i y ------- Center, Pa. - JuSg $ J * few lines about ^ tion. I don’t unde*» for» they put a 10-cent le . adult member ever the Special War \ ten-cent levy is n°^ ^ . equally; by this I ^ fl person insured f°r g0ll n the same as the Per *e. I. insured for the top r jjm they should have et 4mother had some visit- Over 3,000 delegates are ex-j as a very exciting day pecte(j attend the National * * * Congress, the purpose of which 2 went to visit her step- is to rededicate American Slav ^ Vr Heglor at Faribault, support to American national ^ and*?'°r Was 32 years old on unity and to give “strength to j. *“0 has never walked a day J b, . ,. ■ is an invalid. So juve- our government for cooperation "itn1 members> as well> y°u with our brave allies, the Soviet 85 'ČE? J10" lonely il is t0 Union, Britain, China and other J fc»ant LThaeerhTmdupayoyu United Nations for a world of j 1 Al p at: Mr- John Hegior, security and peace.” ^ thribault> Minn- John is The election of Czech, Slo- vak, Polish, Serbian and Croa-P t!,y aIi so he will not be able tia,n delegates was reported at ^ Otters but please writs the last weekly meeting of the , * * Western Pennsylvania Commit- J^ther i tee , j ^ ’ ”oseph, came home this ' * SL. stay at Minneapolis Mr. John Sobczak, Western ^ Pennsylvania chairman an- j nounced that the committee ihj ^ Juveniles! gave support to the passage of >H wsch°o1 has begun you | the Kilgore bill in a telegram the Nova Doba : to Pennsylvania legislators. »sito',ycu can tell about the ... . ... your vacation time and The publicity committee an- : l^jj^^sting experiences you nounced that an “Editor’s 4 st !"er; Did you go camping? i Round Table Discussion” will k- nat visit to the farm, or , , , n.,, , , , i 0the city? There are so take place over Pittsburgh s ra- ' j^y°u can write about. You dio station KQV on September bfeujj it; isr>’t important, but 15th from 10:30 p. m. to 11:00 ‘iL^rs^n 1”terestsd m rea^' p. m. The aim and character of I ^ ho please write to the , |0 :v the American Slav Congress 2 % some of y°u Pen Pals will be discussed. : f«t)' ct°n ^iss Marie Vranichar, ___________ 4 Hvk ^5??* IpQrothy Qr&difhay _ , T , , % ch ar>d others, let's aii'| Fashions by Television ?ld p!n pals hr? Something new in selling ■ I n uult stage by now, but . b ..... I fetomany more left that can merchandise by mail is being j ^tinthe Juveniie column. How tested by a large Chicago mail ii S4 some new juve" order house. As a possible post- F ku * 10 our pages! It is nev- , / , j)! 0 begin writing so let’s war supplement to its catalog, g, i> j^hange experiences, it’s the firm is presenting a series “j Ityour thoughts down of three television fashion I y°u begin. I could write , 1 never run short of words. S )WS‘ 8n ® this to be true also, once The idea behind the plan is JSC*6' 1 began t0 write to give women an opportunity I wJ'T ”S,E to compare eatalog pictures of I I'ca“ut fail, since then. So you dresses with “living images. C1 ^te JVrite too. So Juveniles, Nine of New York’s most beau- ^ NC'Lfail ‘lie- 1 aif Jery tiful models were selected to -I >1]. “s to read your letters. ^ r how—so-iong until next display the garments. Chief complaint of women ; f. — • living in smaller cities and rur- K aa , , al areas with catalog presenta- ! 6>a m you would tiie tion of new styles was that they ^bUsigyman Wh° 1S looked'too “artificial.” The tele- ’ j If ness- vision series is designed to en- ^f| s —St. Jerome! liven the mail order firm’s ol'- 1 l ^ ferings, putting women who de- j icj may have yet a bet- pend on mail order buying on $ fe S iu reserve for you, an equal footing with those who i ^ose today may live in the city. The series origi- 1 , nated in New York’s WABD. IATIONS 0 Combined Allied Forces Bottle Up Nazi Troops on Balkans Washington — A combined Allied offensive is now in progress against the German lines of communications in Jugoslavia, BBC announced on September 7, in a dispatch reported to OWI. The dispatch revealed that this offensive began some days ago and was kept secret and that “Allied land forces in the Adriatic, Allied naval and air forces together with the Jugoslav Army of Liberation commanded by Marshal Tito are all taking part.” The attack is being carried out in co-ordina-tion with the Russian offensive, which has already reached the Jugoslav frontier, the dispatch said. As a result of this development, the Free Jugoslavia radio said a mass uprising “on an unprecedented scale” had started against the Nazi occupation forces. In Serbia, the broadcast said, as reported to OWI, “the Serbs are in general revolt and are attacking German garrisons,” while the Nazis and their collaborators were declared to be in a “panicky flight” toward Hungary. Marshal Tito’s forces were said by the Free Jugoslavia radio to have “tripled in size during the last few days,” as his troops and the Russians on the eat “pressed tighter the jaws of a trap fashioned for the enemy in southern Balkans.” The Jugoslav broadcast also reported sporadic clashes of Bulgarian occupation troops in Jugoslavia with Nazi forces, but the clashes were reported small and “not a part of any concerted Bulgarian campaign against the Germans.” Military experts in Cairo claimed that the development in the Balkans bottled up some 200,000 Germans in Greece and the south Balkan areas. To date there was no indication of a large-scale withdrawal of the Wehrmacht from Greece, but there is some evidence that the German were withdrawing their garrisons from Rhodes and the Dodecanese islands as well as from Crete and the Cyclades, these Cairo sources said. The withdrawn troopers, it was reported, were being regrouped in the northeast areas. Allied headquarters in Rome announced that rail routes along which the Germans are attempting to evacuate troops from Greece into Serbia and ! thence into Hungary have been J destroyed, and that Jugosla-Svia’s railways are so devastated 'that any organized resistance I by the Nazis to the Russian thrust toward the Adriatic coast will be impossible. “A barrier has, in effect, been laid across the Balkans from the I Adriatic Coast to Romania to present the possibility of any planned retreat back into Ger-i many,” the official announce-j ment said. Advanced Russian unit s, clashing through the Balkans moved west and joined with j Marshal Tito’s forces on September 8, at an unnamed town j in Jugoslavia. The Moscow radio reported that the drive was intended to “pocket all Germans in Greece, Bulgaria and Albania.” The Cairo radio in a recent broadcast spoke of the important role played by the loth Allied Airforce in the Balkans in harassing the German movement in Jugoslavia, Albania and Greece. “There are signs of complete dislocation of the Jugoslav railway network 011 which the Germans rely for their communications with Greece,” the broadcast declared, adding: “On September 6, Spitfires of the force attacked a German convoy of 60 trucks near Karditsa in northwest Greece, and half of them were blown up.” Gen. Maitland Wilson, Com-mander-inChief of the Allied troops in the Mediterranean, on September 6 issued a warning to “certain individuals and organizations helping the Germans escape and hampering Patriot movements.” In the warning, broadcast by BBC and reported to OWI, Gen. Wilson reiterated earlier declarations by Allied leaders that the war “may soon end,” and that “all war criminals of whatever nationality they may be, will be punished.” He ended his warning with these words: “Soon the day will come when the Germans and all those who helped them will have to settle accounts. Watch out.” Pavelič A d m i t s Weakening Within Ustashi Ranks Washington — The Quissling of puppet Croatia, Ante Pavelič, in a sudden move dismissed Ante Vokic, minister of War, and Mladen Lorkovic, minister of the interior and acting foreign minister, the Zagreb radio said in a September 7 broadcast reported to OWI. The dismissed ministers were deprived of their lank in the Poglavnik’s bodyguard and put under arrest. According to the broadcast, “both ministers in recent times have been carrying out political activity which was opposed not only to their state office, but also to their Ustashi obligations and duties.” In an Ustashi camp near Zagreb quissling Pavelič revealed one of his reasons for arresting his two dismissed ministers when he said that “the minister of the armed fordes came to me and proposed that I should dismiss the Ustashi corps.” The speech, broadcast by the Zagreb ladio and reported to OWI, also contained Pavelic’s admission that the “enemy” is attaining “certain successes,” and that “some of his statesmen have been weakening,” but' the Po-glavnik concluded, “we shall not betray ourselves and our ally, Germany.” Meanwhile Sturm-Abteilung General Siegfried Kasche, German minister to Zagreb, summoned Croat and German journalists to his office to give them a “detailed expose” of the I present military and political situation, and the “latest German measures in progress which would soon change the face of the war situation,” the Berlin radio revealed in a DNB dispatch reported to OWI. The “press conference” also was attended by Ivo Bogdan, chief of Croat propaganda, and Dr. Bo-nifacic, press department chief of the Croat foreign ministry, Berlin said. —Office of War Information A young man who had failed in his college exams wired his sister: “Flunked all exams. Prepare Father.” He received the following wire in reply: “Father prepared. Prepare yourself.” KID VICTORY American Slav Leaders Join I Foreign Language Division of NCPAC I New York, N. Y. — American | Slav leaders, representing millions of Americans of Slav extraction, recently joined the Foreign Language Division of the Nat’l Citizens Political Action Committee, and pledged their personal cooperation to mobilize their membership behind the election of the Roosevelt Truman ticket and a progressive Congress. The decision was unanimously adopted, after a motion by Tony Minerich, editor of the Pittsburgh (Pa.) Glas Naroda, at a meeting in the Biltmore Hotel. Zlatko Balokovic, president of the United Committee of South Slavic Americans, presided at the meeting. Among the speakers were Leo Krzycki, Fires, of the American Slav Congress, and Louis Adamic, famous author and well known leader among Americans of South Slavic extraction. Adamic praised the contribution of the minority groups to American progress. Among those present were: Vincent Cainkar, president of the Slovene National Benefit Society;- Etbin Kristan, president of Slovene American National Council; Zarko Buncick, president- of Serb Vidovdan Congress; John Sobczak, president American Slav Congress of Western Pa.; William Rezni-cek, vice-president ACWA and vice-president of the N. Y. Slav Congress; Maria Wojdowska, executive secretary Newark Slav Congress; Bohuslav Gi-bert, president Polonia Society; Edward Falkowski, coeditor, Glos Ludovy; James Dombrowski of PAC; Dr. V. Sharenkoff; secretary Bulgari-an-Macedonian Congress; A. Rizov, assistant secretary South Slavic Committee; George Pi-rinsky, executive secretary American Slav Congress; Miroslav Svec, president United American Czechoslovak Societies; Dr. V. Krinkin, editor Russky Golos; Harry Justiz, president Union of Yugoslav Americans; A. J. Valusek, editor, New Yorksky Dennik; Ben Tutens, executive secretary Connecticut Slav Congress; Steve Krall, executive secretary N. Y. Slav Congress; J. Levitski, editor, Commonwealth, and R. Budin, co-editor, New Yorksky Listy. ■—National Citizen’s Pol. Action Committee, Foreign Language Division. 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