S. W. U. Scholars Entering The Halls °1 Higher Learning
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Nancy Elizabeth Hosta	Marlene	Skrabec
Sharon Planinšek	Thomas	Mraule
ZARJA-DAWN
URADNO GLASILO	OFFICIAL	PUBLICATION
SLOVENSKE ŽENSKE ZVEZE SLOVENIAN WOMEN'S UNION
NUMBER 6	JUNE,	1969	VOLUME	41
ZARJA - THE DAWN
No. 6 Vol. XLI
June, 1969
Official Publication of the Slovenian Women’s Union of America — Uradno glasilo Slovenske Ženske Zveze
Published monthly — izhaja vsak mesec
Annual Subscription $3.00 — naročnina $3.00 letno For Social members, $2.40 — za družbane članice $2.40
Publisher: ZARJA, 1937 W. Cermak Rd. Chicago 111. 60608 Second Class Postage paid at Chicago, 111.
All communications for the next issue of publication must be in the hands of the Editor by the fifth of the month. Vsi dopiBi za naslednjo izdajo mesečnika morajo biti v rokah urednice do 5 v mesecu.
Editorial Office: 1937 W. Cermak Rd, Chicago, 111. 60608 Telephone Bishop 7-2014, Area Code	312
MARIE PRISLAND	1034 Dillingham	Ave.,
Founder — Honorary President Sheboygan, Wis.53081
ANTONIA TUREK	986 Bryn	Mawr	Ave.,
Supreme President	Wickliffe,	Ohio	44092
ALBINA NOVAK
Supreme Secretary
JOSEPHINE ZELEZNIKAR Supreme Treasurer
ANN PODGORŠEK Supreme Auditor
MARY OTONIČAR Supreme Auditor
ANN KOMPARE Supreme Auditor
1937 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago, 111. 60608
2045 W. 23rd St., Chicago, 111. 60608
301 97th Ave. W. Duluth, Minn. 55800
1110 East 66th St., Cleveland, Ohio 44103
9132 So. Constance Ave., Chicago, 111. 60617
REV. CLAUDE OKORN, O. Spiritual Advisor Spring Rd.
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MARIE A. FLORYAN Vice-President ELIZABETH ZEFRAN Director of Women’s Activities MARY BOSTIAN Director of Youth Activities CORINNE LESKOVAR Managing Editor THERESA SKUR Alternate Auditor FRANCES GASPICH Alternate Auditor
F. M. 8500 W. Cold , Greenfield, Wis. 53228
5830 W. Mineral St., West Allis, Wis. 53214 1941 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago, 111. 60608 19617 Mohawk Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44119 2032 W. Cermak Rd. Chicago, 111. 60608 18223 LaSalle Rd., Cleveland, Ohio 44117 619 Nicholson St., Joliet, 111. 60431
STATE PRESIDENTS ANNA PACHAK Colorado-Kansas- Missouri ROSE KRAEMER Wisconsin MARY BOSTIAN Ohio-Michigan MARY TOMSIC Pennsylvania-New York ROSE SCOFF Calif .-Wasb.-O re. ELIZABETH ZEFRAN Illinois-Indiana BARBARA ROSANDICH Minnesota
2009 Oakland Ave., Pueblo, Colo. 81001 3162 So. Pine Ave., Milwaukee, Wis. 53207 19617 Mohawk Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44117 Box 202 Strabane, Pa. 15363 2208 Mariposa San Francisco, Calif. 94110 1941 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago, 111. 60608 1212 Sheridan St., Ely, Minn. 55731
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
MARIE PRISLAND, President, ANTONIA TUREK ALBINA NOVAK, HERMINE DICKE, Secretary 3717 Council Crest, Madison, Wis. 53705
HOME OFFICE:
1937 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago, 60608
HAPPY BIRTHDAY //V JUNE
Supreme Officer:
June 21—Marie Prisland, Founder and Honorary President, Sheboygan, Wis.
Branch President:
June 18—Barbara Umeck, Br. 55, Girard, Oiho Secretaries:
June 1—Anna Pavletich, Br. 8, Steelton, Pa.
June 2—Mary F. Musich, Br. 63, Denver, Colo.
June 6—Emma Straub, Br. 6, Barberton, Ohio June 15—Wilma Zagar, Br. 72, Pullman, 111.
June 27—Pauline Stolec, Br. 61, Braddock, Pa.
June 29—Anna G. Prebeck, Br. 81, Keewatin, Minn. MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY!
DATES TO REMEMBER:
June 2—Cook-out, Br. 73, Warrensville Hgts., Ohio
June 5—Pot Luck Supper, Br. 13. San Francisco, Calif. June 15—American-Slovenian Day Picnic, Camp Letts, Md.„ Br. 103, Washington, D. C.
July 20—Zveza Day, Lemont, 111., Br. 2, Chicago, III. July 27—PENNA STATE CONVENTION, Br. 106 Meadowlands, Pa.
Sept. 10—Card Party, Br. 1, Sheboygan, Wis.
Sept. 14—OHIO-MICHIGAN STATE CONVENTION,
Br. 32, Euclid, Ohio Sept. 14-MINNESOTA ZVEZA DAY — 40th Anniversary Br. 33. Duluth, Minn.
COMBINED BRANCHES’ REPORT
Since we haven’t had any meetings as yet this year, I want to still keep in touch with you. First of all, my sincere thanks for the beautiful bouquet of red carnations presented to me by the Combined Branches at the Dawn Choral concert March 9th and the beautiful trophy I received from the S. W. U. which I will always treasure. I am very grateful to each and every one. May God bless you all. Also, thanks for all the congratulations I received from various members and friends.
Dear Members: I wish to remind you to keep in mind the Ohio-Michigan State Convention begin planned for this fall on Sunday, Sept. 14th. We invite every branch in Ohio and Michigan to send representation. If you live too far from Euclid, Ohio, to attend in person, there is always the option of mailing in a report that we can read and discuss. It may help us in our deliberations and you will be a part of this grand State Convention. The State Convention includes a memorial to all our deceased members and so, even if you are not with us, we will remember the departed members of your branch. The program of the day is as follows: 11:00 a. m. is Holy Mass at St. Christine church in Euclid;
12:00 p. m. Luncheon for out-of-town guests at Slovenian Society Home, 20713 Recher Ave., Euclid:
1:00 p.m. Ohio-Michigan State Convention at Reeher Hall;
4:00 p. in. Anniversary Banquet, Program and Dance.
Please write to me to confirm your reservations, to see you ALL there.
Our branch also wishes you to know' that we have had such marvelous cooperation from Branch 20 of Joliet, 111., which sent us 6 of their team uniforms. Some day soon our juniors will make use of them. Thanks again. Special thanks to Josephine Erjavec for being so kind and take so much effort to pack and mall them to us, gratis. This is what I call sisterhood. We must help each other to help Zveza grow.
May God bless you and 1 wish you all a joyous vacation this summer and a safe sound trip if you are traveling. To you taking a trip overseas, Bon Voyage! My best wishes and have fun!
Mary Bostian, State President
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
HOME OFFICE, CHICAGO, ILL., MAY 17-18, 1969
The annual meeting of the Board of Directors of Slovenian Women’s Union convened at 9:30 a. m. on Monday, March 17, 19C9 at the Home Office in Chicago, 111. Present were the following: Founder and Honorary President, Marie Prisland, Supreme President, Antonia Turek; Supreme Secretary, Albina Novak; Supreme Treasurer, Josephine Železnikar; Supreme Auditors, Ann Podgoršek, Mary Otoničar and Anne Kompare and Editor Corlnne Leskovar.
The Auditing Committee and Executive Committee met at Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. In Chicago as the first order of business, to make a complete audit of the contents of the safety deposit box kept there. The Auditing Committee reported all in perfect order. Audits were also conducted at the Home Office following this, to determine the operation of business in the last year. The books of the Secretary, Treasurer, Secretary of Finance Committee, Managing Editor of Zarja and Secretary of Scholarship Fund were checked and found in complete order.
Tre Directors recessed for luncheon from 2:00 p. m. to 3:20 p. m. Hostess was Mrs. Kompare who ordered the lovely repast at a local restaurant. The Directors expressed their gratitude to her.
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The President called the meeting to order after lunch at the Home Office. She welcomed the group most heartily and extended wishes for a good, productive meeting. She led a fervent prayer for successful deliberations. First on the agenda was reading of reports as follows:
REPORT OF SUPREME PRESIDENT Esteemed Officers:
I greet you all whole-heartedly and wish you the best of health and God’s blessing. We are all here at our first meeting for the year of 1969. At this time I wish to thank each one for the fine work you have performed the past year.
Great praise and compliments go to our founder and writer, Marie Prisland on her famous history book FROM SLOVENIA TO AMERICA. I know that she has spent countless hours before her book was completed, but I am sure that it will be loved and enjoyed by all especially the younger generation born here.
My duties for Zveza have taken up a lot of my time and work. No one realizes how I am involved; there are: cook books, song books, chapel fund and now the history books. This all takes time wrapping, mailing and bookkeeping. Am very happy that my husband does all the wrapping which helps a lot. All this work I enjoy doing as I know is for a very good cause and my heart and love is for Zveza. I have turned In a complete financial report statement on the first two prints of cook books sold for which results I am very satisfied.
Following are some of the important places and doings that I had attended and representing Zveza the past year.
40th Annversary of Br. 21, Cleveland, Ohio on May 1, 1968; Ohio State Convention and 40th Annivsary of Br. 15, Newburgh, Ohio held May 26th; Pennsylvania State Convention and 30th Anniversary of Br. 88, Johnstown, Pa. June 20th; made reservations and helped with the National Bowling tournament held here in Cleveland on March 30-31 with 34 teams participating.
Attended all meetings held once a month by Combined Branches of Cleveland.
Attended the banquet held by all Cleveland National Homes honoring Senator Frank Lausche, also Slovenian Day held In August at Eveleth, Minn.
Sept 1st attended Mass and banquet honoring Bishop of Maribor, Yugoslavia, Dr. Maxmillian DržeCnik in Cleveland.
October 13tli was our bazaar and bake sale which was very well-attended and lot of activity through out the day. All Cleveland branches took part. It was great success and very good promotion letting others know our Zveza
is still in the limelight and very active.
Last event of the year was the 40th Anniversary of Br. 25 Cleveland Ohio. You all read in my column about my activities and services I render and am trying my utmost best to serve and please all our members.
I am very proud of our Dawn Choral group which has been organized here in Cleveland a year ago by State President Mary Bostian and held their first concert on March 9th. They sang beautifully and critics from the audience present was one of the best held in Euclid, Ohio. Director is well-known Mr. Frank Gorensek.
Chapel Fund donations are coming in each day and to date we have received $56,000.00 and need only $14,000.00 to reach the goal of $70,000.00 This has all been possible with the help of our friendly Slovenian organizations and good people.
Cleveland branches have already started making plans for our National Convention next year. Reservations have been made for the Slovenian Society Home in Euclid, Ohio.
This concludes my report and wishing you good health hoping we all will be together again next year.
Antonia Turek
The President’s Report was accepted as read. The Directors, on a motion by Mrs. Prisland, offered Mrs. Tu-relc their sincere thanks and compliments for having done so much work for the organization and the Slovenian Chapel Fund in the past year. Mrs. Turek and her husband hawe worked selflessly for these good causes and their contribution to the success of our book projects and the Chapel Fund is without a doubt, highly commendable.
YEARLY REPORT FROM THE SECRETARY OF FINANCE BOARD AND PRESIDENT OF SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The year since our last meeting passed very swiftly.
I hope that it was most enjoyable for you all and that this year will bring you much happiness.
My first report will be on the book FROM SLOVENIA TO AMERICA. I will not speak of the work, lasting 17 months, of worries and responsibilities which the issue of a book can bring, but only sincerely hope that the book will be well received by the public, and that Zveza scholarship fund will nicely benefit by it. — In the book I put my whole heart and soul, trying to make it as good as I was able to. Our president, secretary and editor were of much help getting information for me. A special thanks to Corinne, for her excellent publicity of the book in Zarja.
I am happy to note that our wonderful state presidents are trying their best to put on an outstanding membership campaign. I wish them luck! We certainly will welcome new members to replace those, who have passed to their reward.
With joy I have attended the 40th Anniversary of Branch 17 at West Allis, held in conjuction with the Wisconsin State Convention last year.
To all the branches celebrating their anniverseries this year, my heartiest congratulations!
The Organization’s Financial Status is as follows:
Matured Bonds
$10,000.00 U. S. Series H. Purchased in 1958. Price paid $10,000.00. Interest received $3,250.00.
$5,000.00 U. S. Treasury bond, purchased in 19G6 for $4,878.00. Gain $122.00. Interest received $400.00.
New Investments
$5,000.00 SS. St. Francis, Pittsburgh, Pa. Hospital bonds, 6%% Interest, maturity date 2/1/1976.
$10,000.00, 6% Diocese of Dallas-Fortli Worth, Texas. Bonds mature 3/1/1978.
$5,000.00 U. S. Treasury notes; 5% interest. Due 11/15/1970. Purchase price $4,970.00.
$6,000.00 Ohio Edison Company public debenture. Price paid $4,950.00. Maturity date 9/1/1974. Yield 6.50.
U. S. Goverment Bonds	$ 82,153.00
State Bonds	33,558.00
Catholic Institutional Bonds	125,357.00
Savings and Loan Deposits	200,000.00
Public Utility Debentures	23,562.00
Savings Deposits in Banks	40,000.00
Real Estate, depreciated $345.63	11,175.74
Increased Value of Real Estate	1,200.00
TOTAL INVESTMENTS	$515,005.74
Account with Metropolitan Bank	6,904.12
TOTAL ASSETS JANUARY, 1969	$521,909.86
(The bonds are carried on the books at purchased price).	
STANDING OF FUNDS	
Class A Fund	$297,104.00
Class B Fund	169,110.00
Junior Department Fund	55,695.86
TOTAL IN ALL FUNDS	$521,909.86
SCHOLARSHIP FUND	
Balance August 1, 1968	$9,809.29
Donations:	
Rose Scoff, San Francisco, Calif. $	25.00
In memory of Marie Kobe, donated by	
her sons	10.00
Branch No. 32, donated by Mary Bostian	5.00
Branch No. 20, in memory of	
Fred Pearson	10.00
Interest:	
St. John Hospital, Joplin, Mo.	156.25
Anchor Savings & Loan, Madison, Wis.	65.20
Southwest State Bank, Sheboygan, Wis.	50.00 321.45
	$10,130.74
Disbursements:	
Susan Grahek, Branch No. 23, Ely, Minn	
Scholarship, first semester	100.00
Gary Peterangelo, Branch. No. 33, Duluth,	
Scholarship, first semester	100.00 200.00
Balance January 1, 1969	$ 9,930.74
Balance January 1, 1968	9,650.03
Gain for the year 1968	280.71
INVESTMENTS	
St. John Hospital, Joplin, Mo.	$5,000.00
South West State Bank, Sheboygan, Wis.	2,000.00
Anchor Savings and Loan, Madison, Wis. 2,930.74	
Total	$9,930.74
Submitted by, Marie Prisland	
The Report of the Secretary of the Finance Committee was accepted as read. The Directors were particularly pleased with her report on the forthcoming book FROM SLOVENIA TO AMERICA, which Mrs. Prisland compiled. Further discussion was held later on printing and business aspects of the book. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p. m.
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The third meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order on Tuesday morning, March 18. 1969 at the Home Office. Present were the above-named officers and Supreme Vice President, Marie Floryan and State President of Ill.-Ind., Elizabeth Zefran. The Minutes of the previous day’s preceedings were read and approved. The President led the prayer after which the reading of reports continued.
It makes me happy to see you in good health since there are so many suffering from colds and find home the best place to be. We have many important topics to discuss and with your cooperation we should come to a satisfactory conclusion.
During the past year (1968) death has taken 183 members from our midst, among them one junior member. We paid out $19,950.00 in death claims. Our next big expense is Zarja but that is money spent for the living who enjoy our official organ very much and it is the best medium of promotion. The gain in all the funds is $3650.78; however the new order of cookbooks cost over $4,000.00 which was paid in December. That is an investment because we know that we will have the money returned to us, with a gain, in a short time. We also have increased the property value because of the major repairs made during the year. We are very fortunate that our investments bring in a substantial amount to cover the expenses. We are very grateful to Mrs. Marie Prisland who is always on the lookout that we get the highest interest possible.
We have also made an investment in a mimeograph machine which enables us to send out necessary information with circular letters to the officers and branches. We also make short forms which are used to handle business more promptly and accurately.
The New Era Campaign closed with success and now we will be putting all our energy in the new campaign which is held in honor of State Presidents. We are hoping for a little stronger competition among the top states. The State Presidents are all aware of the importance of their standings which are published in Zarja.
The Slovenian Chapel Fund which has been promoted all through the year 1968 will gradually reach the quota providing we all help.
Without a doubt every officer and member is proud oof our Founder’s diligence in writing a history book which carries the appropriate title" From Slovenia to America.” Truly speaking, no home should be without a copy of this beautiful book. What a wonderful heritage for Mrs. Prisland to leave to the honor and Came of the organization for which she has worked better than half of her lifetime! The proceeds will benefit our Scholarship Fund which is a project she started years ago and has actively supported it all these years.
In another good year we will be holding our 15th National Convention. May, 1970 will be here before we realize. The Cleveland and Euclid communities have many very capable officers and members who will take an active interest in preparations and we will be ready to assist them to make it one of the most wonderful conventions again.
We have tried our best to give every matter prompt service and with the excellent help of our assistant Mrs. Sophie Bogolin every problem has been solved to the best of our ability. Most of our branches have been observing the dateline for the reports and they watch carefully that we receive them by the end of the month. However, we have about 6 branches that continue to be late and that Is one of our main problems at the end of the month. We have pleaded with the secretaries to be on time but somehow they continue to be slow.
During the year I attended the annual Zveza Day in Lemont, the 40th Anniversary of Branch 17 and the Wisconsin State Convention and Branch 25’s 40th Anniversary in October. Meeting the pioneer workers is always a delightful occasion. We have several important dates coming up in 1969 and we wish success to all branches in every undertaking.	Albina Novak
The Secretary’s Report was accepted as read.
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND DISBURSEMENTS January 1 — December 31, 1968
Income:	
Assessment, Class A	$22,894.55
Assessment, Class B	22,135.06
Assessment, Juvenile Dept.	2,781.20
Miscellaneous	3,079.12
Social Members	341.80
Interest on Bonds and Banks	22,112.49
Gain on sold bonds	122.00
Rental income on property	1,860.00
Cookbook sales	1,500.00
TOTAL INCOME IN 1968 Disbursements:
Death Claims,	1G4A	.116,300.00
19B	3,550.00
1	Jr.	100.00
Zarja, The Dawn, Printing & Postage Salaries and administration Fuel, electricity, water Real Estate Tax (1 year)
Bowling awards and tourneys Secretaries awards (tajniške nagrade) Cookbook and other printing Office supplies and equipment Telephone, telegrams, postage Actuarial service and annual report Director of Internal Revenue Rental — Home Office, 1 year Traveling and per diem, meetings, Insurance (office property & contents) State Insurance Department (report) Major repairs on rear house Campaign awards
Junior activities, miscellanous awards Accrued interest & bond transactions
17,409.67
16,475.00
616.30
524.90
650.00 540.65
4,212.45
1,574.22
1,321.10
490.00 2,992.16
900.00 1,593.04
2'88.00
27.00
1,551,98
319.25
1,544.13
195.59
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS IN 1968	$73,175.44
GAIN IN ALL FUNDS	BALANCE $ 3,650.78
Increase in real estate property
Less Depreciation on property
Balance December 31, 1967
1,200.00
$	4,850.78
245.63
$	4,505.15
$517,404.71
$521,909.86
Balance December 31, 1968
Financial statement presented at the Board of Directors meeting March 17, 1969. Antonia Turek, President; Albina Novak, Secretary.
Ledgers and Financial Reports of Supreme Secretary and Supreme Treasurer examined and found in complete order:
Ann Podgoršek, President, Auditing Committee: Mary Otoničar and Anna Kompare, Auditors. Subscribed and sworn before me this ] 8th day of March, 1969.
Louis R. Zefran, Notary Public Respectfully submitted, Albina Novak
REPORT OF SUPREME TREASURER
Esteemed Supreme Officers of S. W. U., again together at this time when we meet to give our reports that recall the work of the past year. My report will be of the financial status since an itemized report was given by the Supreme Secretary, Albina Novak with which I totally agree.
Income in 1968 Expenses same period
Balance for one year Increase in Real Estate Property
Depreciation on property
$ 76,826.22 $ 73,175.44
$ 2,650.78 $ 1,200.00
$4,850.78 $	345.63
$76,826.22
$19,950.00
Balance, Dec. 31, 1967	$517,404.71
Balance, Dec. 31, 1968	$521,909.86
As you see, we have had little gain during the past year but you must remember there were large expenses. Also, many death claims were paid and this we can expect to continue as we are growing older every year and losing more members.
My sincere thanks to the Supreme Secretary for her cooperation with me in matters pertaining to our organization, especially during my recent illness.
Also, to Sister Prisland, who always is concerned about good investments for our organization to make, so that we have the largest return possible on our money. In this way we are able to pay many expenses.
I have not any special report to make, as illness visited me and I was not able to work as hard this year as in the past. In Lemont for Zzeza Day, I was not able to do my usual duties and am thankful that all was done in good order and we realized again another fine success for our organization.
We wish to congratulate our diligent members who are working to gain new members. In the past campaign and in the present one, our branch is working also.
Compliments to Branch 33, Duluth for their first place award in the campaign concluded and we hope you continue to have many activities that will help you to grow and prosper. To the State Presidents, my encouragement that you work hard and accomplish much for your states in the present campaign.
I also wish to extend congratulations to sister Marie Prisland who has written such a fine book that is also now available at our Home Office.
To the Spiritual Director of S. W. U., thanks for his wonderful and inspirational articles in Zarja and to all others who diligently write and contribute.
This concludes my report for 1968. Accpet my heartiest greetings and wishes for a good meeting.
Josephine Železnikar
The Treasurer’s Report was accepted as read in the Slovenian language.
PRESIDENT OF AUDITING COMMITTEE REPORT
My heartfelt greetings to you. It is a pleasure to be with you all again. May we have a most successful meeting.
We, the auditors have audited the books of the Secretary, Treasurer, Secretary of the Scholarship Fund, the managing Editor and found all in perfect order. We also examined the safety deposit box at the bank, containing bonds, saving accounts and all other important documents, and they, too, were found in excellent order.
After being near the top in most all of the membership drives, we finally made “First Place” in the 1968 one. We are so proud of our group as our girls worked hard. We signed up 77 new members, which I believe, is the highest number of members enrolled by a branch in any drive. We signed: 15—A’s, 21—B’s, and 41 Jrs.
I have 43 members to my credit: 5—A’s, 10—B’s, 28 Jrs. in this drive.
1968 was a good year for us. Our branch was honored by being given a scholarship, member Gary Peter-angelo was awarded the grant. We are sure he was worthy of this honor. He will major in medicine. We wish him well in his endeavor. He and his mother are loyal members of our branch.
Nashwauk branch hosted Minnesota Zveza Day. They
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had a very well-planned day which was enjoyed by about 250 guests. Hermine Dicke’s talk on Pots and Pans and Scholarship awards were very interesting subjects to the members. Many comments of satisfaction were made from the guests and with Hermine’s wonderful personality and pleasant smile, she made many new friends. Keewatin branch accepted to host Zveza Day 19G9 but, since our branch will be celebrating our 40th Anniversary this year permission was given to us from Keewatin to let us host the Minnesota branches so that they may all help us celebrate our birthday. Thanks to Keewatin, for their cooperation. We wil try to make this day, September 14th, a memorable day to all.
Much praise must be given to our dear founder, Mrs. Marie Prisland, In writing her book PROM SLOVENIA TO AMERICA. There were many hours of hard work to put into the writing of It. I am looking forward to reading it. We wish her much success.
Sincerest thanks to Toni and Frank Turek, Albina Novak and to all who are working so hard in raising large sums of money toward the Slovenian Chapel to be erected in Washington, D. C. The Tureks also, took on the project of distribution of cookbooks and are doing such a fine job. Your rewards will be great from the One above. I’m sure.
My deepest sympathy to our two State Presidents: Rose Scoff in the loss of her son, to Mary Tomsic in the loss of her sister. May their souls have eternal rest,
This concludes my report. Have a safe journey home.
Ann Podgoršek
The Report of President of Auditing Committee was read and accepted.
REPORT OF SECOND AUDITOR
Esteemed Supreme Officers Mmes. Prisland, Turek, Novak, Železnikar and other officers assembled at this yearly meeting of Slovenian Women’s Union. I greet you warmly and hope we have a very nice disucssion and mutual cooperation.
We have examined the books of our Supreme Secretary, Supreme Treasurer and found all In perfect order. We conducted the examination of all documents kept at the bank and found them also in perfect order.
The financial books of the Editor and the Scholarship Fund were also examined and everything properly accounted for.
At our branch, No. 25 In Cleveland, we had a grand celebration last fall of the 40th Anniversary of our founding. The banquet and program by the newly-established Dawn Choral Club was very fine and received much praise. Thanks to them for their cooperation.
In the last 40 years we lost G64 good members for whom we prayed and accompanied to their final resting place.
On March 9th we attended the first concert of the newly choral group in Euclid and were proud that they received the appreciation of the audience. The singers are from a number of our Cleveland branches.
For the Slovenian Chapel Fund I have been working hard collecting funds.
My congratulations to Br. 20 in Joliet for enrolling 45 new members on the occasion of their 40th Anniversary. Many times in the past we were competetors as to who would be in first place with the number of new members enrolled, Br. 20 or Br. 25, and Mrs. J. Erjavec always watched that No. 20 worked a little harder to beat us. She was then the Supreme Secretary. So, our branch often came in second place in the campaigns but we are still in first place when it comes to the number of members.
With this organization we have enjoyed many happy times and in remembering them, we realize that our youthful days are gone and will never come back again. We have come to our autumn days and can only recall with love the many events and activities we accom-
plished for the good of our Zveza. Those trophies and awards which our Branch No. 25 and its officers and members attained are still treasured.
In the midst of the current campaign, we are working to enroll many new members. All branches must help to make it the most successful ever for the good and progress of our Zveza.
I have now received Mrs. Prisland’s book. I must say that it deserves all our pmise and wholehearted approval. This is really something for the youth, so they learn our history. Members, buy the books before the supply is gone. Also, we have the new cookbooks now also for sale.
My sincere thanks to all officers for their work and especially Mrs. Turek with whom I work in the Cleveland area.	Mary	Otoničar
The Second Auditor’s Report was accepted as read in the Slovenian language.
REPORT OF THIRD AUDITOR
Honorary President Marie Prisland, Supreme President Mrs. Turek and dear fellow members of the Board:
Since I have had the privilege of participating with you in the examination and audit of records a year ago, I have been looking forward to this meeting of the S.W.U.
I am pleased to report that I have again participated in the audit of all records and books of the Supreme Secretary, Treasurer, President of the Scholarship Fund and Editor of “Zarja” and everything was found in perfect order. We also went to the Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. and there examined the Union’s safety deposit box, which contained, Bonds and Certificates, bank assests and records of savings accounts and found all of these in proper order, and as presented by the Secretary’s and Treasurer’s written reports. I am happy to report the Slovenian Women’s Union is in a very good financial and solvent state.
As an officer, I attended the Annual Zveza Day in Lemont on Sunday, July 21, 19G8. On Tuesday, Sept 17, 1968, I attended the Benediction and Reception at St. Stephen’s church in Chicago, in honor of Most Rev. Dr. Maksimilijan Držečnik, Bishop of Maribor, and presented him with a personal gift of money.
On Sunday, Oct. 0, 1908, attended the Illinois-Indiana State Convention with my Branch No. 95, President and Secretary and three fellow members. This meeting and dinner was hosted by Branch No. 2 of Chicaeo and was presided by our State President, Mrs. Liz. Zefran.
On Sunday, March 9, 19G9, attended the Annual Games Party of Branch No. 1G, which was very successful and was happy to see a very ambitious working group in this branch.
Respectfully submitted,	Anne	M.	Kompare
The Report of Third Auditor was accepted as read.
EDITOR’S REPORT
My dear officers:
In the year of 1968 for which this report and my financial statement has been prepared, we find that the Slovenian Women’s Union was very busy and productive. Here is a resumč:
We began the year by observing, in a modest way, the Centennial Year of Bishop Frederic Baraga. The January issue of Zarja was dedicated to this saintly Slovenian missionary with contributions by Rev. Odilo Hajnšek, Rev. Joseph Godina, Mr. Fred Orehek, and Mr. Joseph Gregorich. My thanks to them for their help. During the course of the year, we attempted to remind our readers from time to time of the progress of the Baraga Cause thru publication of Baraga news such as the erection of the Stain-glass window at the National Shrine in Washington, D. C. which depicts him as one of the outstanding Bishops of this country.
The Slovenian Chapel Fund which got off to a good start at the end of 1967, but was carried on during the entire year of 1968, was very much promoted in
Zarja. We felt that this was an important means of communicating with the members who provided the bulk of the contributions collected. The Chapel Fund Drive spear-headed by our Slovenian Women’s Union is worthy of great praise and gratitude. It has been due to our President’s efforts on behalf of Zveza and that of the committees in the major American cities, that the fund drive is now in its final stages. Slovenians from all over the United States have shown their interest in the Chapel which will memorialize the patronness of Slovenians, Our Lady of Brezje, Marija Pomagaj. We sincerely hope that the sucessful conclusion will be soon realized and that the dedication of the Slovenian Chapel will be the most auspicious event for American Slovenians in this decade.
Our organziation business has taken importance especially in membership campaigns and scholarship a-wards. The New Era Campaign was concluded Oct 31st and the fine result was 430 new members. With November we began the State Presidents’ Campaign which we hope will also be crowned with success. Three Scholarship Winners were announced in June who qualified for the three $200 annual grants and we are very proud of them.
The 40th Anniversary of pioneer branches was another important addition to our year of 1968. Their celebrations were events that solidified them by providing them reason for celebration and acclaim.
We had a variety of sports material, both adult and juvenile and a host of reports on branch parties for holidays and the like. State Conventions again took the spotlight during the spring and fall months. In May we presented 50 Mothers of the Year, as selected by their branches for the special dedication to Mothers. This annual custom has proven its self to be very attractive and means a lot to the mothers and their families not to mention the sister members. We were able to remember the years of service by our dearly departed members in a special page in May.
The Minutes of the 1968 Board of Directors’ meeting in March were carried in full in the June issue and the highlights in Slovenian given in September.
We were able to increase our publishers’ fund somewhat by the holiday ads solicited by our diligent members for the December issue. Thanks to them!
The announcement of the newest literary venture of the S.W.U. in the form of the book "From Slovenia to America,” by our Founder, Marie Prisland, was also included in the latter part of 1968. We were pleased to give it a full page in December and will continue to publicize it as the supply of books last. Our congratulations to the author and hopes that every Slovenian family will buy the book and cherish it for their offspring. The story it tells of the Slovenians and their heritage, is heartwarming and proud and is a valuable contribution to the life and times of Slovenians in America today.
Sale of the S. W. U. cookbooks, Woman’s Glory—The Kitchen continues to be published In each issue and we see happily that the new supply is doing well.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank our regular columnists who are energetic, diligent and thoughtful writers and know the value of space. They are an asset to the publication and provide Zarja with depth and meaning. To all our officers and Spiritual Advisor, thank you.
May I add that the price of printing and mailing being what it is, I have tried to make the most of every issue of Zarja, that is, to include only the most worthwhile material and features. The size of the issue depended on the material received and this was again, the difficult decision each month to make. We seriously tried to present Zarja in its most economical size and form each month. As a result we cut down the large 32 page issues to only 2 in 1968, with 4 at 24 pages and has also been stressed — and in the office there is 6 at 16 pages. The strict accuracy of our mailing list
now being instituted a complete mailing list check system which is ably handled by Mrs. Bogolin and requires a great deal of time each and every day. Our mail returns with address changes are constantly streaming in and she takes care to see that they are all recorded and referred to me for the printing shop. We all hope that the mailing problem will be improved with
this new system, and that this	will enable us	to have
an exact count of copies mailed	out each month. We	
earnestly hope and ask for the	continued co-operation	
of all our secretaries.		
Again, my sincere thanks to all the writers,		reporters
and branch officers for their immense help		thru the
year and to all our members who are most		receptive
readers.		
RECAPITULATION		
Balance, Dec, 31, 1967		$ 44.34
Income:		
Yearly ads	$526.00	
Christmas ads	100.00	
Special ads	50.00	
Subscriptions	54.00	
Cut donations	53.00	
Miscellaneous	5.00	$788.00
Total		$832.34
Expenses:		
Engravings	378.59	
Postage	118.00	
Subscriptions	23.10	
Postal returns	35.00	
Bowling Sponsor	20.00	
Commissions	20.00	
Awards	35.00	
Christmas awards	50.00	$679.69
Balance, December 31, 1968	$152.65
Corinne Leskovar
The Report of the Editor of Zarja was accepted as read. A discussion followed on the procedure of general mailing of Zarja which was and still is a postal problem. The Editor referred to the new system of cross checking names and addresses being kept In the Home Office.
REPORT OF SUPREME VICE-PRESIDENT
Esteemed Supreme Officers of S. W. U.
My warmest greetings to all assembled for the annual meeting and sincerely hope that this meeting will be successful in all aspects.
Congratulations are extended to the winners — Br. 33, Duluth, Minnesota in the New Era Campaign. It is gratifying to know that 58 branches responded with 460 new members. Now that the “State Presidents’ Campaign”, which has gotten off to a good start, I am hoping that the branches with its deligient officers and members will keep their interest going in getting new members, so this drive shall top them all.
At the National Convention at Washington, D. C. when the idea came up for the Slovenian Chapel Fund, there were some doubts in some people’s mind, that it was going to be difficult in raising such an enormous amount. But — lo and behold — the people are responding very well. Much credit goes to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Turek for their effort and time. I am sure God will repay you both with His infinite goodness.
Wisconsin State Day and the 40th Anniversary of Br. No. 17 — West Allis — which was held on September 15, 1968 turned out to be a success with very good representation from the neighboring branches. We were very honored to have among us, Mrs. Marie Prisland, Mrs. Albina Novak, and Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Leskovar and family.
Our branch again participated in the Midwest Bowling
Tournament at Cleveland, Ohio by chartering a bus and entering 4 teams. This year 4 teams will again participate at Oglesby, Illinois with a bus full of bowlers and guests.
The cook book “Woman’s Glory — The Kitchen” is still the best seller and will continue doing so. The S. W. U. is	proud of this fact.
Another hit I am sure is going to be	the	book,	FROM
SLOVENIA TO AMERICA written by our founder, Marie Prisland. It is an exceptionally fine book, which portrays of the history, culture, and costumes of the Slovene people. Congratulations to our author and founder of S. W. U.	Get a copy for yourself,	your	children	or
friends. It	is very enjoyable reading.
With the nearness of the National Convention to be held in Cleveland (Euclid), Ohio may your deliberations be fruitful for the progress of our organization.
Sincere thanks to all of the Supereme Officers for their hard work thru the year and to the various writers who make the Dawn magazine very interesting to read.
In conclusion best wishes for a most successful session.
May all of you continue to have the best of health.
Marie A. Floryan
The Vice President’s Report was accepted as read.
REPORT OF STATE PRES. OF ILL.-IND. AND DIRECTOR OF WOMEN’S ACTIVITIES
My sincei'e greetings ot all officers and I wish you good health and happiness in this year. Our last bowling tourney was held in Euclid, Ohio with 34 teams participating. There were 60 Doubles entries, 120 Singles and 120 All Events. The winners were Vince’s Cafe, of Cleveland. Double winners were Ann Kahover and Julie Zibert of Chicago and Singles and All Events winner was Ann Querciagrossa of Oglesby, 111.
Mother and Daughter event was won by Vicki Kastelic and Janet Oman of Milwaukee and Sisters award went to Toni Turek and Alyce Stewart, Cleveland. The Grandmothers Trophy was presented to Ann Querciagrossa. The girls from Milwaukee, Joliet, Sheboygan and Chicago surely had a grand time.
The Bowling Banquet for the Chicago league was something different this year. We invited the ladies from Branch 2 to join us in a Night Club Tour by charter bus. In all there were 52 women who made the rounds of some of the best places in the city to eat and be entertained.
Our ladies also made a trip to the Lady of the Snows Shrine at Belleville, III. 35 members and 3 juveniles made this pilgrimage. We left on the 4th of July weekend and everyone enjoyed the trip and seeing the Shrine.
Zveze Day in Lemont is always an enjoyable event. Everyone is there to meet and spend some time together. Last year, the day was well spent and brought out numerous members and friends.
The Ill.-Ind. State Convention was held in Chicago on Oct. 6th. A lot of new ideas were discussed for the raising of funds and how to promote more interest at the meetings. The next Convention will be held in So. Chicago with hostess branch, No. 95.
The Children’s Christmas Party for Br. 2 children was again a huge success. The cooperation we received from the ladies and committee is commendable. This year we had 90 children who enjoyed a show given by a fine local dancing school. This involved 3G children who with their parents attended in addition to our own juniors. Santa Claus attended and distributed gifts to all.
Liz Zefran
The Report of State President of Illinois-Indiana, and Director of Women’s Activities was accepted as read.
REPORT OF YOUTH DIRECTOR
On behalf of the junior members I wish to extend greeting and wishes for continued success to all Supreme Officers.
The Baton Twirlers of Cleveland are very active and
keeping busy with parades, etc. They are real soldiers and in spite of any weather, they march right along.
They are well-organized now and have their staff officers who meet with the mothers monthly if possible. The cooperation is good and we thank them all lor their efforts. Kathy and Carol Cooke are our talented instructors and with the help of Connie Kovačevič conduct the rehearsals. Ann Cooke and her committee arranged to have capes made for their winter parades and the children look just wonderful all dressed up.
To date we have had great results with our yearly bowling league. By personal contact and thru the mail, I was able to organize this group quit well and I hope (hat they will have a fine conclusion to this season and look forward to another one next year, in the fall of 1969.
Their wonderful instructor is Pauline Vegal. She has 40 children in this league bowling each Saturday.
At the end of the bowling season, we plan to have a luncheon party similar to the one we held last year when everyone had a ball! The Twirlers also were leted at a party during the Christmas season and I assure you it was enjoyed by everyone.
In December I sent every branch a letter regarding their junior members. I received some replies for which I am very grateful. It is always nice to know that at least a few are interested in our youth movement.
I wish to impress on everyone that it is necessary to remain active when organizing any sort of youth group. If you are not, the children lose interest and your group will fail. My best to you all. Mary Bostian
The Report of the Director of Youth was accepted as read.
REPORT OF SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE SECRETARY
Dear Members of the Slovenian Women’s Union Executive Board. Greetings to all of you and sincere best wishes for a successful meeting.
Our Scholarship Program for 1969-70 is well on its way. Announcements regarding the three scholarships being offered again this year appeared in the February and March issues of Zarja. To date there are eleven requests for application forms. Additional applications may be received before the close of this month.
Letters of sincere appreciation to the S.W.IJ. for its scholarships have been received from last year’s winners, Gary Peterangelo, Susan Grahek and John Strukley.
Copies of the newly-revised application forms are enclosed for your study.
Pots and Pans and Pastime is coming along alright -I hope? I must report that the Dandelion Wine recipe which appeared last April is not as fool proof as it was intended to be. After almost a year the batch I made is neither settling nor has the appealing wine flavor. If one of you ladies has an authentic recipe, would you please send it to me? Again, my best wishes.
Sincerely,	Hermine	Dicke
The Report of the Secretary of the Scholarship Fund was accepted as read.
The following reports were received from State Presidents.
STATE PRES. OF OH IO-MICHI GAN
Congratulations on a very successful year. May you have many more!
During the year of 196S I presided over the Combined Branches’ meetings as usual and in the year 1969, we have decided to hold them only once or twice a year. This is necessary because of transportation problems.
The Combined Branches enjoyed a Christmas luncheon to conclude the year’s activities. They were busy as were all of us, with a heavy program during the year.
On April 20th a bus was chartared to take us to Barberton, O., for the performance of our Choral Group. The invitation was extended to us by the Sacred Heart church for Slovenian Night festivities.
May 11th was our card party arranged by the Dawn Choral group to raise money for our expenses. The group has been having rehearslas three or four times a month and meetings monthly.
May 26th was our Ohio State Convention held in conjunction with Branch 15’s 40th Anniversary. It was very interesting for all who attended. Branch 21 also held an Anniversary dinner which we all enjoyed.
On Oct. 20th Branch 14 held a card party and we spent a very nice afternoon together.
On Oct. 27th was the date of Branch 25’s grand 40th Anniversary celebration. The Choral group also performed. This meant many arrangements which I was happy to do.
I wish to extend my gratitude to all who have helped me in any way during the year and hope for the same in the future. It is greatly appreciated.
May God bless you all.	Mary	Bostian
STATE PRESIDENT OF MINNESOTA
Greetings and Best Wishes to the Supreme Officers on behalf of the Minnesota Slovenian Women’s Union Branches.
Last year our State Convention was held in Nashww.uk, Minn, on Sept 8th. We were indeed happy to have as our guest of honor Hermine Dicke, Secretary of the Scholarship Fund and writer of Pot and Pans. The members really enjoyed her talk explaining about the scholarship awards and how the recipes are all tried and tested before printing. It was indeed interesting and that is really one page in the Zarja that we all read first. Our attendance was great. I do wish our attendances at our monthly meetings were as well. I think it is the winter weather and T. V. We in Ely have our meetings on Sundays.
On February the 11th, the social club, “Dawn Club" entertained the branch members with a Valentine card party. At the party games were played and prizes given to the winners. Also each one brought a 50 cent hanky to exchange. Those who didn’t attend this party really missed something. A delicious lunch was served after the games.
Sometime in August or September the Duluth Branch will be host to the State Convention and are also celebrating their 40th Anniversary. I had written to the Branch at Keewatin who were to have the Convention this year.	They were	very nice about changing their
time so that	Duluth will	have a	double event	to	celebrate.
Thanks to Keewatin; they’ll be host in 1970.
It’s been a chore trying to get new members for the campaign right now, but hope to get them before the campaign ends. Also I hope all the members of the Minnesota branches will each get some members during this campaign so that maybe we can climb higher up.
We are still waiting to receive the book that Marie Prisl and has written. As of now I haven’t received any, but when we do, I know it will be a success.
Hope you have a very successful and progressive board meeting. Fraternally yours,	Barbara	Rosandich
STATE PRESIDENT COLORADO-KANSAS-MISSOURI
My sincere greeting to you all, our Supreme Officers. May your meeting be successful and all your plans purposeful. The State Convention for this region was on June 30, 1968. All the local branches attended and it was	a. very fine event.	For the State	Convention	this
year	the date has not	as ye been set.
In	the past year, I	represented the	S.W.U. at	the
60th	Anniversary of Western Slovanic	Association.
We lost 6	members	in the	year at Br.	3.	To take
their places	in our ranks, we	were happy	to	enroll 12
new members.
Of the greatest interest to our members is Zarja and reading the various reports from other places. We always learn something new and to benefit our branch. We especially appreciate the writings of Hon. President,
Marie Prisland who writes of every day living.
We are sorry that Br. 78 in Leadville has found it. necessary to disband. I tried to convince them that this would be a great disappointment, but they decided to act as the members wished. Those who are loyal remained in Zveza as members of Branches 3 and 66.
My sympathy to State President Rose Scoff on the loss of her son.
Please accept my warmest wishes to all. Anna Pachak
STATE PRESIDENT PENNSYLVANIA-NEW YORK
Heartfelt greetings to all Supreme Officers gathered at the yearly meeting of 1969. I wish you a successful meeting and decisions that will benefit the membership of S. W. U.
Now we are in the midst of the State President’s Campaign and we must work for its success. I will do all in my power to enroll new members.
Zveza Day will be celebrated in Pennsylvania on July 27th and the hostess branch is No. 106, Meadowlands. Since we know our beloved Supreme President will be away this summer, we are sincerely hoping that our wonderful Supreme Secretary, Albina Novak will be able to attend. We will be very happy to have her.
In the past year we lost one member and we pnay for the repose of the souls of all our departed.
Thank you to each and every one of you for your fine work and leadership. God bless you. Mary Tomsic
All State President’s Reports were accepted as read. The Directors expressed their sincere condolences to State President of Calif.-Wash.-Ore., Rose Scoff on the loss of her son who was killed accidently on Christmas Eve. They offered their deepest sympathy to Rose with thanks for her diligent work in carrying out her office.
The Secretary reported on the standing of the branches. All are in order and conducting their business on a sound basis. She has been advised of the termination of two branches whose members are still retaining their good standing by transferring to nearby branches or sending dues directly to the Home Office and these are Branch 78, Leadville, Colo., and Br. 30, Aurora, 111. Both are in very small communities and found it impossible to hold regular meetings. Change in leadership of subordinate Branch 63, Denver, Colo., resulted in a request for the re-imbursement of dues paid for suspended members. The Secretary has been in touch with this branch and read her correspondence. The Board called attention to the by-laws which specifically state the duties of subordinate branch officers in dealing with the responsibilities of conducting business, Articles 144 thru 185. Since there is no fund from which re-imburse-metnt can	be	paid, the Board could not	grant the request of	Br.	63. Delinquency of	dues	payments was
discussed by the officers and found to be a common problem with all organizations. The only solution to it is the determination of each branch to serve their members in the best and most Dair way. This is the duty and responsibility of the officers and members.
A proposal was received by mail from the Slovenian Men’s Union directed to the Honorary President, proposing a merger with our organization. A discussion was held with the Directors concluding that consideration could	be	given to this matter	after	further study.
The Board	agreed that any merger	would	be successful
only if both organizations were able to keep their own identity. The decision was tabled until such a time as the Slovenian Men’s Union convene their 1969 meeting. The S. W. U. Convention in 1970 will perhaps present sufficient information to act on the proposal.
Correspondence from a firm in St. Louis, Mo., inviting negotiations for a merger was read and declined.
The President gave a financial accounting and itemized report on the sale of cookbooks and songbooks. She reported that sales are continuing on the current sup-
ply of books and that it is still quite popular. The history books are also being distrubuted from her home. Altho she and her husband will be away for part of the summer, the mailing will be handled as usual. There will be no interrupation of Zveza business by the vacations of any of the officers this summer.
The Directors adjourned for luncheon at 1:30 p. m.
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The fourth meeting of the Board of Directors convened at 3 p. m. The President continued with her report on the statnding of the Slovenian Chapel Fund. The S.W.U. will contribute to the fund as has another large Slovenian Catholic organization, with the hopes that all other Slovenian societies who have not as yet done so, will follow the example so that the fund will be closed soon. The S.W.U. may also sponsor some benefit sales for the Chapel Fund at the Convention in 1970. The	President as	the Treasurer of the	Chapel
Fund Committee, has been working very hard	for	its
success, and the Board heartily supports this effort and urges all members and friends to do likewise. It is expected that the Slovenian Chapel will be erected at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D. C. by the time of our Convention next year. Its dedication will be planned as a gigantic pilgrimage for Slovenians from all parts of the United States and we urge our members to plan on attending it.
The National Convention to be held in Cleveland, (Euclid) Ohio was outlined. The dates of May 24 thru 27, 1970 were set and the meeting place will be the Slovenian Societies Home on Rechar Ave., in Euclid. The opening day activities will center around St. Vitus Church and Auditorium in Cleveland. Local Committee, headed by	the Supreme	President, will make	all	arrangements	for housing,	meals, tratnsportation	in	the
city and entertainment. It is hoped that the delegates and guests will make this event the most successful of any in the past. The large Slovenian community in Cleveland-Euclid is anxiously awaiting the 15th National Convention and will do all it can to provide a fine and memorable convention program.
To aid branches in the expenses connected with sending delegates and other members to the Convention, the organization will again sponsor a prize project. Each branch will be able to keep the proceeds from sales of tickets and in this way, create a fund from which delegates’ per diem expenses can be paid. This will relieve the financial burden from the branches. Thirteen cash prizes will be awarded as follows: one at $100, four at $50, eight at $25. The branches will receive booklets in September and are urged to begin selling at once.
The Board of Directors examined the Home Office property improvements which will bring up the real estate investment and approved the work done.
The Board was very happy to receive a report from the Founder and Honorary President on the printing and handling of the new book, FROM SLOVENIA TO AMERICA, which was printed by a reputable finn in Wisconsin. Mrs. Prisland gave a thorough explanation of the fine points that went into the writing of the book and the many problems she had to face. The photos were selected to give a pictoral history of Slovenian pioneers through the years and several drawings were done by her son, Ted. The Board complimented Mrs. Prisland on her fine efforts ot provide the present generations as well as those of the future, with a historical resume of our people in America. The Board, knowing the book will sell well and that every Slovenian family will want a copy, had authorized the printing of 3,000 books. At this time is was not possible to estimate the proceeds of the book, but it was decided that after costs of printing, handling and other expenses, the Scholarship Fund would be beneficiary of the proceeds, as was generously offered by Mrs. Prisland,
1969-70 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
The Scholarship Comittee of the Slovenian Women’s Union is proud to announce this year’s winners.
1. Mr. Thomas Rudolph Mraule, Box 733, Somerset, Colorado of Branch No. 92. Tom plans to major In accounting and minor in business administration at Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado.
2. Miss Sharon Marie Planinšek, 702 Davis Avenue, .Toliet, Illiois of Branch No. 20. Sharon desires to
attend Northern Illinois University to become an educational instructor.
3. Miss Marlene K. Skrabec, 1509 Lexington Road, Pueblo, Colorado of Branch No. 3. Marlene plans to attend Southern Colorado State College to study in the area of retailing and merchandising.
Each of these scholars will be awarded $200.00 upon confirmation of their enrollment in an accredited college or university.
In addition, Miss Nancy Hosta, 13405 Bennington Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio of Branch No. 21 is the recipient of a “Nursing Scholarship” of $200.00. This will be the first scholarship awarded from the proceeds of Mrs. Pris-land’s book, “FROM SLOVENIA TO AMERICA”.
Our sincere congratulations to these fine young people!
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Mrs. Marie Prisland	Mrs.	Albina Novak
Mrs. Antonia Turek	Mrs.	Hermine Dicke
founder of S.W.U. Scholarship Fund.
As of the month of March, new members enrolled in the State Presidents’ Campaign numbered 120. The State Presidents were encouraged to work hard for this drive and make it a success. The termination of the campaign is July 31st after which a new campaign will begin in honor of the 15th National S. W. U. Convention. The Board agreed to the same provisions for prizes as have been set for the previous campaigns, that is, cash prizes according to the point system.
The Board unanimously agreed in the importance of State Conventions and similar functions that greatly aid in keeping the S.W.U. successful and progressing ahead.	The State	Conventions held	in the past	year
were, each and every one, memorable occasions. The Board extended heartiest thanks to the officers representing Zveza at the various functions for their fine presentations and friendly characterization of S. W. U. sisterhood. Appointed to represent the organization at Minnesota Zveza Day Sept. 14th was Auditor Anne Kompare of Chicago, along with Auditor, Ann Podgoršek.
State officers: Mmes, Prisland, Floryan and Kraemer will attend the Wisconsin State Convention at Willard.
Ohio	officers will	also represent the	S. W. U. at	Ohio-
Michigan State Convention at Euclid,	O. namely Mmes.
Turek, Otoničar, and Bostian. An Invitation was received	from State	President Tomsic	for Penna.	State
Convention requesting Secretary Novak to attend. It. was agreed that she be present at Meadowlands, Pa. on July 27th.
Greetings to the Board were received from Mary Le-nich, Sec. of Br. 19, Eveleth, Minn., Mrs. Tomsic, Mrs. Bostian and Mrs. Pachak.
The Minutes of the last session will be approved by the Executive Committee. The President adjourned the meeting at 5:00 p. m. with a fond wish for safe return home and continued success in the coming year.
Respectfully submitted
Corinne Leskovar, Recording Secretary Antonia Turek, President
Rev. Claude Okorn, O. F. M.:
THE HISTORY OF THE CROSS
(Continuation)
The Cross of Lorraine, which Joan of Arc wore into battle, became General Charles de Gaulle’s symbol in leading the French resistence movement during World War II. A Swiss welfare angency—which adopted as its emblem a red cross on the white field—(reversing I he color scheme in the Swiss flag) in 18C4 organized a conference to help the sick and wounded soldiers of the world. Sixteen nations attended and established the International lied Cross.
The legend says that the crucifixion cross was made of four types of wood to represent the four corners of the earth. The simple latin cross, with an upright and shorter transom, is the commonest. With two transoms it is called a patriarchal cross.
A Cross widely used by Slavs and others of Eastern rites has two transoms and a slanting crosspiece below. The cross with three transoms is called a papal cross. The Greek cross has equal arms as that of
the Slav’s. St. Andrew’s cross is like an X. The Celtic or Iona cross hears a circle, the centre of which is the crossing.
The rich history of the cross is shrouded in legend and superstition. A crucifix was said do have shed blood in 1512 during an Easter day battle between the French and Spanish. A statue of Christ on the cross reportedly performed healing wonders during the Plague of Malaga in 1G49.
Legend also* has it that when St. Francis of Assisi was praying, a voice from the crucifix told him, “Repair my house.” At first he took “house” to mean church; when he later learned that it meant his own spiritual life, he renounced his worldly goods and took up orders and started the Franciscan Order.
And the old wives tale still persists in some quarters that the Gypsies are accursed because one of them, a wayfaring metalsmith, made the nails that were used at the Crucifixion.
But we all know that the cross is the sign of our salvation. And that is why the cross is always venerated among Christians.
No. 2, Chicago, III. Bowling News.
Reliance Federal emerged as the champs of the Chicago S.W.U. bowling league for the second consecutive year. A late spurt hepled them overcome a slow start; final standings
found them 5 games ahead rest of the league.	of	the
Final standings were:	W	L
Reliance Federal	G7	34
Marquette Super Service	62	40
Dr. Grill	57	45
Zefran Funeral Home	53	49
Barbara’s Beauty Shop	52	50
John F. Cuneo	48	54
Jellnek Drugs	18	54
St. Paul Federal	47	55
Wagner’s Bakery	43	59
Zarja	33	66
Other handicap winners	were:	
high team series—Zefran, 2832; high team game—Dr. Grill, 1033; high individual series—G. Schiffler, 693; high individual game—A. Scambiatteria, 278.
H. Drobec walked off with top honors In our annual Sweepstakes the last night of bowling. She bowled 80 pins over average. Close behind, tied for second, were S. Melissa and F. Zefran, with 78 pins over. J. Meden and F. Smulski tied for third place with 73 pins over. Other winners were:	L. Hasek, W. Šinkovec, R.
Swartz, L. Zefran, M. Buikema and M. Reinholz.
The last month of bowling brought out a rash of 500 series which usually are quite rare. Leading them all were C. Tomazin, who shot a 570 series, which included games of 200 and 2'02. A. Leben had a 214 game and a 5G8 series. S. Melissa’s 558 included a 202 game. Other outstanding scores:	A. Scambiatteria, 550
(202 game); A. Persa, 538	(200
game); A. Kovacs, 529; L. Haselc, 526; M. Stuck, 522 (213 game); B. Kosi, 522; A. Vucko, 510; B. Jalcu-bowsld, 509 (207 game); E. Statlcus, 501; C. Gospo, 501; A. Post, 500. F. Smulski also had a 204 game.
FULBRIGHT STUDY GRANT AWARDEE
Mrs. Adrienne McCormick, a mern-bed of Slovenian Women’s Union since the age of three, has been a-warded the Fulbriglit grant to study at the American Academy in Rome, Italy this	summer.	She	is	one of
25 Latin teachers chosen nation-wide for the on-tlie-site	study	of	Roman
history and civilization and she will also travel while on the continent.
She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Oblak who reside at 2112 W. 23rd St., in Chicago, 111. Her early school education was at St. Stephen’s parochial school and St. Mary’s High when she	was awarded	an	Illinois
State Scholarship. She is a graduate of the College of St. Francis in Joliet, 111. and received her master’s degree at the University of Washington in	Seattle.	She	is	now a
teacher in the public school system there. Her husband is John McCormick, employed as an engineer for the highway department. They live at 1G415 N. E. 13tli St. in Bellevue, Wash.
Adrienne’s sister, Maryann, is currently studying for her master’s degree in biology at Illinois State at Normal, III. She is a graduate of
Railroad pickups in May: E. Kros-chel, 5-10, 3-10; H. Fitzgerald, 4-7-10; E. Diamond, 5-8-10, 2-6-10, 4-7-10; M. Zefran, 3-7-10, 3-10; B. Jakubowski, 3-7-10; C. Wregges, 2-7; L. Zefran, 3-5-7; L. Ovnilc, 6-7-10; G. Schiffler, M. Zahorsky, 3-10; L. Hasek, E. Stat-kus, C. Gospo, 5-7.
Our annual bowling meeting was held May 6th at Townhall. Trophies were awarded to the Reliance Federal team and to S. Gorka, who again led the league in average. This year’s officers were re-elected for the 1969-1970 season.
The bowling banquet, May 14th was held at Drury Lane, where we enjoyed dinner and a play. The St. Paul Federal team planned the affair.
Se you next season! Barbara Zurek
Adrienne McCormick
Quincy College and received her early education as did her sister, at St. Stephen’s and St. Mary’s in Chicago.
Mrs. Jennie Oblalc and her two daughters have been members of this organization for many years, the girls both enrolled when still toddlers.
We know that pride in accomplishment is well deserved and we add our wish that their lives remain enriched and happy.	Editor
No. 12, Milwaukee, Wis. We are
slowly creeping into the summer months and it’s vacation time again. In other words, it’s the end of “regrat” and the delicious “solata” is zeginning to grow. I can remember all the beautiful rows of lettuce and other vegetables that my folks and all the neighbors had and how the women spent the early morning hours daily cleaning big bowlfuls for the evening meal. There was no time for riots or unrest among the younger people because there was always some work to be done around the house. Father and mother were head of the household and there were no “buts” about it! So, with the changing of times, everything else changes, too. With this thought I
SUPREME PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
STATE PRESIDENT’S CAMPAIGN
Reports in last month’s issue shows that Illinois is still in the lead for writing in most members and Ohio is very close. Two more months you still have time to help your State President get in the lead so hurry up and write your friends and relatives in before the deadline which is July 31, 19G9 midnight. Nice to see in Zarja the smiling face of the star member, Ann Lustig of Br. 1G, South Chicago who enrolled 21 new members. Nice going, Ann!
Beautiful month of June is here and with it brings June weddings, Graduation, Father’s Day and Birthdays.
To the brides and grooms we all wish good luck and God’s blessing. Congratulations to all graduates and wishing them good fortune to achieve further success.
June 15th is Father’s Day. To each and every father we wish many happy years ahead; to the fathers who have left this valley of tears for eternity, we shall offer many spiritual bouquets. May they rejoice with the Heavenly Father above.
June 21st is the birthday of our founder, Sister Marie Prisland. Happy Birthday! and may life’s dearest blessings all find their way to you.
Reminding you all to attend the Zveza’s annual Pilgrimage day in Lemont, 111. on July 20, 1969.
Slovenian Chapel Fund
Happy to announce that only $11,000.00 is needed and our goal of $70,000.00 will be completed. A meeting was held on April 19th with the Cleveland committee and present was Mr. Bogomir Chokel of Washington, D. C. who showed us the plans and designs of the chapel. I assure you that the chapel will be beautiful and one that we all will be very proud of. Work on the chapel will now begin and shall be finished by May of 1970.
Plans for the dedication of the chapel are outlined for Memorial Day of next year.
Following are donations we have received last month from branches and members who are giving their services
for this great cause:
No. 2, Chicago, 111., Stephanie Osterman, $12.00; Angeline Zugich, $10.00; Josephine Koren (in memory of her son) $10.00; Helen Arko (for grandson) $5.00.
No. 3, Pueblo, Colo., Anna Pachak $35.00; No. 12, Milwaukee, Wis., Frances Plesko, $20.00; No. 15, Cleveland, O., Frances Lindic, $6.00; No. 17, West Allis, Wis., Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Stariha, $5.00; No. 24, LaSalle, 111., Angela Strukel, $40.00; No. 25, Cleveland, O., Mary Otoničar, $2)5.00; No. 35, Aurora, Minn., Albina Turk (in memory of her mother, Mary Turk), $25.00;
No. 50, Cleveland, O., Vida Furlan (in appreciation to No. 50 druing her illness) $5.00 and No. 57, Warren, O., Rose Racher, $5.00.
From Forest City, Pa., Father Andrew J. Krusinski again has mailed in a nice donation amounting to $436.00. St. Joseph’s church $250.00 and $500 given previously gives them a grand total of $750.00. New donation is from The Altar and Rosary Society and Christian Mothers of St. Joseph’s $25.00 and from individual donors $161.00.
On behalf the the Chapel Committee, again, a big Thank You to all the fine parishioners and members who have donated to the Slovenian Chapel Fund. Those of you who have not as yet contributed may do so by mailing a check to the Secretary, Frank A. Turek, 986 Bryn Mawr, Wickliffe, Ohio 44092.
Happy Birthday to all celebrating this month and speedy recovery to all ailing.
Reminding you that I am leaving on a trip and all orders for cook books, song books an history books will all be taken care of during my absence. Mail all orders to my address and they will be mailed immediately. Same goes for the Chapel	Fund.	All	donations	received,
receipts will be made and	mailed	back to you.	Any one
wishing for brouchures please write and they will be mailed to you gratis. Thanking	you	all kindly	for your
cooperation.	Toni	Turek
would like to express my wishes to all mothers and fathers for Happy Days, celebrating in May and June, respectively.
In May we also had Memorial Day so with fond memories, we remembered our dead members who passed away.
I	hope all our sick are feeling a lot better especially Mary Dezman, Mary Jeray, Tillie Ordway, Josephine Seiko, Ann Prebezich, Antonia Gos-technik, Jane Perko and Lena Cerei.
In September our State Convention will be held in Willard, Wis. If any member is interested in taking the bus trip there for the day, please contact president, Frances Plesko. The new and beautiful church in Willard is an outstanding piece of architecture. “Vse najboljše Vam želi,”	Theresa	Sukya
No. 13, San Francisco, Calif. Our breakfast for Mother of the Year, Agnes Lovrin was a happy success. We were honored with the presence of 45 sister members. It is such fun to have a nice showing as the larger the group, the more we can enjoy ourselves. Katherine Shustarich, our new member who transferred from Branch No. 93 was present and we find her to be a true and loyal sister. It was such a surprise to find out she comes from the same area as my mother and Katherine
was so happy to see my Teta Katie Judnick as she remembered her as a girl in Slovenia. Katherine Shustarich is the mother of a son living in London, another son living in New York, daughter living in New York, another daughter living in Berkeley, Calif., and another son is a professor at the University of California. Eleven grandchildren are the apple of Grandma's eye. We welcome Katherine to our midst and hope she will find happiness in her association with Branch No. 13. Katherine has traveled many times to Europe plus many other places and our members would love hearing about her travels.
Mother of the Year, Agnes Lovrin was delighted with her white orchids, it was a tribute from our branch and it is with pride we present the flowers to a most deserving Mother. Agnes was surrounded with both friends and family and was beaming each time we looked her way. Daughter Margie was proud of her Mom and was delighted with the honor bestowed on her Mom. What a wonderful way to honor a Mother with Mass, Communion and a lovely breakfast with all one’s friends and family. It is a pity we can’t have a Mother’s Day every Sunday and in that way we could honor all our members, but we have to choose one for the year and this year our choice
DEEPEST SYMPATHY
The Board of Directors and members offer sincere condolences to State President, Rose Scoff and family on the loss of her sister, Anna C. Palm-gren of Los Angeles, Cal. She was buried on May 2,	1969.
Mrs. Palmgren was born in Soudan, Minn., and was present at the S.W.U. Convention in Ely in 1961 with her sister Rose.
She is also survived by daughters, Sister M. Richard, C.S.C., Agnes and Anne and a son, Carl; one grandson and sisters Margaret Fager, Kate Lampe, Julia Mcllvain and Agnes Lampe.
May her soul rest in peace!
could not have been any other then our beloved Agnes. All who know Ag find in her a TRUE friend and good fellow, her happy flace is a real treat in any function. So many lovely gifts were donated by our members and it is with this help we defray our expenses. Thanks Gals, it. is so nice of you. Although Mary Ansel, our past treasurer was unable to attend she sent a donation. Someone was lucky to get an envelope with cash that was a donation from our Mary. The flu really had our
Mary flat on her back but we report	Hermine Prl«land Dlcke:
good health once again reigns in	3717 Council Creet
Mary’s home.	Madison, Wls. 53711
President Dorris Lovrln buzzed a-round like a bee working with me and usual being my right arm. It is a pleasure to work on a committee with Dorris because she pulls the greatest load where the work is concerned. As Ch'airlady of the day, it is a pleasure to say once again, Thanks everyone for a job well done.
We wish a belated wish for happy Mother’s Day to all our sister members of Branch No. 13 and all our sisters throughout the United States. There is no greater Honor than to be called MOTHER, the responsibility although great is one that brings more pleasure than sorrow. Our children make life a happy time and through the eyes of our grandchildren we have our children all over again.
I	thank God for allowing me to have known the joy of grandchildren as my beloved Mother did not enjoy this wonderful time. Laughter of children is the most beautiful sound, and the upturned face of an innocent child fills you heart with joy unequal. Happy Mother’s Day to all!
State President and our Vice President, Rose Scoff was presented with a gorgeous deep purple Orchid. Our Branch wanted to honor our Rose and it worked out very well as Rose’s grand niece was to be married later in the day so Rose could enjoy her corsage all day long. Despite all the heartache Rose has endured lately we know we made her very happy with our little token of appreciation for all she has done for Branch No. 13. Thanks so much, Rose. Our best to you always.
Now girls, get set for our POT-r,UCK DINNER on June 5th. Please come and have a nice time when we h'ave a good showing we always have a good time. As your chairlady it is my privilege to try to make this a night you will long remember. 1 hope to have my wits about me as I’ll be happily anticipating my vacation to Hawaii, we depart June 8th at 9 a. m. My husband Joe, son Steve and I. Hawaii here we come . . .
No meetings in July or August. May God sleep on your pillow,
May He hold you in the hollow of
his hand,
May the roads rise with you,
Fair weather to your heels,
May the wind be ever at your back, And may you be, a long time in
Heaven,
Before the Devil knows you’re gone!
Fran E. Chiodo, Reporter
and
“Whether you expect 2 or 200 guests, barbecued chicken fills the bill,” suggest University of Wisconsin, College of Agriculture Extension Service in their new bulletin, "Barbecued Broilers are Tops.”
BARBECUED BROILERS
The Fire:
Use charcoal briquettes. They give plenty of heat with little or no smoke, and don’t blacken the chicken. Start the fire about three-quarters of an hour before you want to put the chicken on.
Heap the charcoal in a small pile. Saak lightly with kerosene, and light with burning paper. (% pound of charcoal for each chicken half.)
When the piles of charcoal are charred, spread them evenly about one briquet deep. Keep a container of water like a sprinkling can handy to wet the bed of coals if the fire gets too hot. A slow, even heat is best. The fire does not glow. It shows only a gray ash.
The Chicken:
(In the bulletin half chickens are used). 2% to 2% pounds, oven-ready chicken are split in half after necks are removed. Split chicken into uniform size for even barbecuing.
The Procedure:
Put the chicken halves on the grid, skin side up, close together to keep heat from escaping through open spaces, avoids uneven cooking and saves fuel.
If the fire’s too hot, the skin will blister and the meat burn. That’s most likely when the birds are first put on the grid.
To avoid blistering, watch the chicken and turn as soon as it looks like it might blister. Turn all the halves each time. If blistering starts, turn the pieces continuously, raise the grid, or sprinkle some water on the fire. Basting helps, too.
The Sauce
There are lots of recipes for barbecue sauce, but this bulletin suggests using good butter combined with vegetable oil, 2 to 1. This mixture lowers the burning point, gives the birds better color, and makes a fine sauce.
Use a small pastry brush or clean dish mop to brush the upper side of the bird with the heated butter mixture. Don’t be too generous with
HAPPY FATHER'S, DAY
the butter, or it will drip into the fire and smoke. A stick of butter or % pound is enough for 12 halves. Baste with butter and vegetable oil mixture if the meat begins to blister, and each time, you turn the halves. Let your guests salt their own when they are served.
The Time:
Cooking time is usually about 1% hours. To test for doneness; hold the thigh joint between the thumb and finger of one hand. Take the end of the drumstick in the other hand and turn. When the bone in the drumstick turns loose from the meat, it’s time to eat. Don’t pull the leg bone from the chicken.
Note: If you wish instructions on how to build a pit to barbecue 50 to 100 chicken halves or more write to me for the bulletin. H. D.
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Crispy Slaw: For cool and casual meals the summer through, crispy cole slaw is an inspired salad choice. A new taste treat is cole slaw made with this easy sweet and sour dressing. For this blend-easy dressing stir one-fourth cup sugar, one-fourth teaspoon salt, one-eighth teaspoon dry mustard and one-eighth teaspoon pepper with one-half cup evaporated milk in a small bowl. Let stand five minutes, stirring occacionally to dissolve sugar, then gradually blend in one-fourth cup cider vinegar. Chill, then toss lightly with four to five cups finely shredded cabbage for 0 to 8 sevrings of slaw supreme.
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Mrs. Josephine Schlosar of Branch No. 17, West Allis, Wis. has another wonderful recipe — a Recipe for Happiness:
2	heaping cups of patience
1 heartful of love
2 handfuls of generosity Dash of laughter Headful of understanding.
Combine ingredients. Sprinkle with kindness. Add plenty of faith. Mix well. Spread over period of lifetime. Serve everybody.
Happy Father’s Day!
Fondly, Hermine
No. 14, Euclid, Ohio. — Secretary Vera Bajec was honored as our Mother of the Year at our May meeting. Celebrating with her were members who have had birthdays or anniversaries in April, May or June. Hostesses Frances Pluth, Jennie Fitz-thum,, Marilyn Fitzthum, and Pauline Krall were aided by members who donated “goodies” so that everyone had a selection of delicious food. Krofe were brought by Marilyn Fitzthum and Mrs. Sustar. Ann Bizjak made cookies and Frances Globokar baked strudel. Hot sandwiches were prepared by the hostesses.
The social proved to be a grand reunion for all, for a lot of members who were active in the past years returned. It was wonderful to see everyone. It would be even more wonderful if this was a sign for our forthcoming meetings.
Donors to our Treasury this month were: Mary Kausek,, Katherine Tomazin, Jennie Podborsek, Jennie Ivancic, Mary Kusar, Frances Medved, and Frances Hočevar.
Jennie Blatnik, Mary Stražišar (Kewanee), Mary Gregorich, Pauline Cesar and Agnes Lasch contributed to our Good Time Treasury; and Mary Knaus and Antonia Miklon added their donation to the Sunshine Club. Many thanks to all for their generosity. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered.
Three lucky ladies won the door prizes which were aprons and they were Pauline Krall, Mrs. Panchur, and Vida Kuhar.
Get-well wishes go to Mrs. Arko and Mrs. Jean Draglic who are ill. We hope they soon will get well.
Mitzi Globokar
No. 16, So. Chicago, III. Have many good things to report this month. First of all, we had our games party on March 2nd and it was very successful. We were able to give St. George church a $100 donation and also $100 to the Franciscan Sisters in Lemont for the old peoples home they plan on building.
Ann Lustig, chairman of the party really did a good job. She had a very good helping hand from Frances Grutkowski who acquired many donations also. Ann Lustig was elected our “sweetheart of the month” as she enrolled 21 new members who are as follows: Pamela Cernetlc, De-lores Bryzcki, Janice Hutchison, Cindy Komlanc, Barbara Maggio, Helen Magnus, Phyllis Masciotra, Miildred Skul, Dana Cemetic, Clifford Hutchison, Viola Bray, Olga Hicks, Joann Hutchison, Ann Lustig. Parobek, Barbara Lustig, Kimberly Elsie Maggio, Karen Miller, Judith Hutchison, Derek Miller and Virginia Komlanc.
At the April 10th meeting, a discussion was held on our yearly chick-
en dinner. The members who attended more than 6 meetings and are eligible are:	Josephine Blasovich,
Anna Buck, Jean Bukvich, Mary Cohen, Josephine Krai, Ann Lustig, Angeline Novak, Ann Springer, Katie Vidmar, Mary Barota, Gladys Buck, Agnes Cherne, Frances Gratkowski, Mary Krznaric, Mary Marichich, Mary Skorija, Katie Triller, Frances Wine and Katie Zlogar.
We expect many more to attend who will be paying guests! Thanks to all for the wonderful help you have given to make the games party a success. Mary Cohen, Rec. Sec’y
No. 20, Joliet, III. — News Cont’d.
Your reporter was happy to report at the meeting on a number of SLOVENIA TO AMERICA books sold to members. The hope of all the officers is that many more will be sold, as this book is truly interesting and it writes in detail of the life of many pioneers. Especially the young girls and boys should buy such a book for a gift to people in their family. This is a rare book and I am sure that it will be appreciated by those who take time to read it. This is a “must" in your library or book case. Mrs. Prisland, the author of the book, did a very good job relating in detail the life of our predecessors in almost every Slovenian parish in America.
At the April meeting, we had a guest, Sister M. Michel, a member of the Maryknoll order of Sisters for the past 20 years, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Gregorich of Vine St She is a sister-in-law of Mary Ann Gregorich who became our member a year ago. She is the sister of Rev. Edmund Gregorich, the pastor of St. Andrew’s church and another brother is Dr. Carl Gregorich.
Sister M. Michel will be returning to Chile now and will travel via California and Mexico. She will not be back again for another five years. Good luck and safe travels to Sister M. Michel.
Josephine Erjavec
No. 21, Cleveland, O. — In May we celebrated our annual Mother of the Year Dinner and also the Queen was chosen for 1909. We were happy to have a good turnout for the dinner and hope to see many at our future meetings.
Theresa Kozuh, Mother of the Year, was nicely greeted and honored by begin presented a lovely orchid on behalf of the branch by Vice-Pres., Helen Konkoy. Theresa was a longtime auditor of the branch, and always a faithful member. Anna Košak, the Queen for 1929 was then honored and presented a lovely orchid, too. She has served as auditor for the past 20 years, always willing and ready to assist in kitchen duties, su-
pervising the cooking. Mrs. Konkoy was chaiirman of the day.
Our congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Gustinčič who celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary. Mrs. Gustinčič is our member for a long time. May they have many more years of enjoyable life.
Deepest sympathy to member, Ella Prisel who lost her husband, John. He was ailing for some time. Sincere sympathy is also extended to Nell Strodtbeck who in the loss of her father, Samuel, Is very sad. The Golick family is also extended our deepest condolences as they lost their mother, Mary Golick. May all our departed rest in peace.
On the sick list having been in the hospital but now home are Jennie Kmet, Christine Lunder, Helen Less, Mary Šinkovec, Cecilia Brodnik and Mary Vehar. Our best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Congratulations Mrs. Frances Ko-zely! She is a great-grandmother for the first time! She has a great-grandson, Nicholas, bom to Karen and Peter Vincenski. Anna Vuk is a proud grandmother for the first time to a little girl, Lisa Marie, born to Juleana and Anthony Vuk. Frances Cimperman is grandma a-gain, for the 14 th time! Joseph David was bom to her son and daughter-in-law, John and Mary Cimperman. John is our fine Councilman of the 22nd Ward in Cleveland.
Brian John, was born to Carole und Ralph Laird — congratulations proud parents!
New members who have joined our ranks are Ludmila Glavan, recommended by president, Theresa L/ach. Lisa Marie Vuk is a new member, recommended by Anna Pelcic. A hearty welcome to our branch!
It was a pleasure trip for member, Rose Kosko to Hawaii with the Polka Tour. She told us how they tiaught them (the Hawalians) to polka and they in turn, gave lessons in the hula. They were all thrilled when on thetir last week they met a group of 24 Yugoslavs who had been rewarded by their government with a paid vacation to Hawaii! Imagine that!
President Theresa Lach and member, Marie Hosta enjoyed their trip to Washington, D. C.
Many, many thanks to our wonderful member, Florence Jeson who again donated for greeting cards. May God bless you. Anyone interested in the history book FROM SLOVENIA TO AMERICA by Marie Prisland can obtain a copy from me; phone 884-8217. Congratulations to the author, Mrs. Prisland on a wonderful book. The cookbook, Woman’s
Glory—The Kitchen Is again available and I have them, too, so just call for your orders.
Members, may I remind you again to look into your policies and check the beneficiaries named. In case of death, we often have confusion when the beneficiary is not named correctly or has preceded the member in death.
Anaa Kosak was lucky at the meeting and took home the attendance prize for February and March.
To all our April, May, June birthday members, a bouquet of good wishes. Best to all!
Stella Dancull, Sec’y
No. 23, Ely, Minn. — Every year for the month of May, we have a special meeting or program to honor our mothers. This year, on May 4th at 6 p. m. we had a Swiss steak dinner with all the trimmings and was cooked by the following committee who did a wonderful job; they are: Theresa Koschak, Barbara Rosan-dich, Mary Shikonya, Ann Lunka, Rose Novak, Mary Korent and Mary Gotchnik. Tlierese Koschak made and donated candy, nut cups, which were made with green paper cups decorated each with a spring flower so it made the tables look nice.
All the mothers attending were presented with white hanky corsage made with blue and gold ribbons who were over 70 years old. There were 19 who attended. These corsages were made by Stephanie Vranesich. Over 83 members attended this dinner which was indeed a fine turn ooit for all the different events going on at that time.
Rev. John Dolsina, our spiritual advisor said the grace before and after. He also gave us an interesting talk on the different changes taking place in the church now.
Mary Gotchnik was in charge of the group accompanying on the ac-cordian. The ladies all enjoyed singing especially with Father Dolsina, who can really sing.
Games were played and prizes were given. Mrs. Mary Gornick won the fruit basket donated by Barbara Ro-sandich and Emma Pucel won the scarf that was donated by Mary Pre-shiren.
On Mother’s Day the Mass was said for all dead and living members at the 8 o’clock Mass. Also a donation was given to the church for flowers. Mary M. Shikonya, Reporter
No. 23, Ely, Minn., Dawn Club. —
Our April meeting was held at the church hall with Emma Pucel presiding. At the meeting our plans were completed for our anniversary banquet which was held May 19th.
Mary Vidmar won the door prize.
Mary M. Shikonya
No. 24, LaSalle, III. — We have many members not feeling well and offer them our sincere wishes that with the coming of warm weather,
they, too, will begin to feel good.
Deepest sympathy to the family of member, Paula Vidrih, a long time member who died after a lengthy illness. Her son, Victor and daughters, Jenny Pocervina of Peoria, 111., and Pauline Johnson of Arizona, also two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren survive. Her sister is Theresa Mohorič of Chicago. She was a very good member and we will pray for her eternal happiness.
We invite all members to attend the meetings and to pay up your dues so there will not be any one delinquent. This is our main concern, to keep members in good standing. Please cooperate with your officers in this regard.
Sincere greetings to all.
Angela Strukel, Sec.
No.	33,	Duluth, Minn.	How won-
derful it was to see all the familiar faces at our May 7th meeting. Spring is here it seems. This humble assistant would like to express her deep appreciation and gratitude for the honor	at	this	meeting.	I will al-
ways cherish the warmth extended to me on	this	occasion.	May God
bless you all!
The beautiful decorations and corsage and delicious lunch put out by Betty Mrak and her many helpers was to be commended. Many thanks.
Plans for Zveza Day in Duluth are really	getting	into the	swing of
things. The time is drawing near and before you know it September 14th will be a reality. So plan on attending our big day in Duluth for Branch 33. We have many of the ladies all pitching in to help make it a success. So come along and help us celebrate our 40th Anniversary. Mark that down on your calendars ladies, September 14th, “Zveza Day in Duluth.”
Members of our branch who wish to contribute fancy work, please call Dorothy Rychlak. We will have a fancy handwork booth. So you will be given the opportunity to bring a-long a gift or souvenir. A beautiful handmade afghan, a stainless steel knife set and 50 piece flatware set will be given away. So ladles get out and sell — sell — sell. The proceeds will be used to defray expenses for Zveza Day. Hop to it, times a-wasting!
Contact Jackie Rukavina for more booklets if needed for these prizes. She will be happy to taJce care of you, I am sure.
I would like to express good wishes to those members who are confined to hospitals and at home. Sophie Tomich, Mary Laskey, Marie Diskin, Rose Ann Roto, Amanda Lopac, and if there is anyone whom I have forgotten, please forgive me. May you all have a Godspeed to Recovery.
Until next time, may you all stay well and happy!
Florence Burger, Ass’t Reporter
No. 34-, Soudan, Minn. With warmer weather, the April meeting was well attended, Mrs. John Pahula presiding. As with many of the other Branches of SWU, our Branch No. 34 will also be celebrating its 40th Anniversary in October. Mrs. Mary Pahula our Sec-Treas. is a charter member of our Branch and she made the announcement of our forthcoming Anniversary. Since our May meeting was our final one, before the summer recess, we discussed plans for celebrating—but will hold our celebration in the Fall. Members noted In the Dawn Magazine that Minnesota Day will be held in Duluth this year (insead of Keewatln as originally designated)—and I’m sure when the date is announced, we will have a good delegation coming to Duluth to help them celebrate their 40th Anniversary.
After the business meeting we had a social hour ,and prize winners were Mmes. John Pahula, Joseph Jamnick, Michael Musich, John Tekautz and Herman Mesojedec. Mrs. Louis Chia-botti was awarded the attendance prize donated by Mrs. John Pahula. The evening was concluded with a delicious luncheon served by the hostess Mmes. Nick Tekautz and Ernest Johnson.
Hostess for the May meeting were Mmes. Michael Musich and John Tekautz. Mrs. Frank Planton sr. donated the attendance prize.
Best wishes for a pleasant summer vacation to all SWU members and their families. We’ll be seeing you on MINNESOTA DAY in DULUTH!
Mrs. Anthony F. Yapel
No. 39, Biwabik, Minn. Meeting of No. 39 was called to order by president Fran Anzelc and we saw that our New Year calendar was a busy one with many social activities. Most of us have recovered from the flu and are ready for action.
Right after the holidays, we lost two of our members, Antonia Vidmar, (bless her for she carried a heavy cross for too long), and Annie Bezek, a faithful member who attended all our meetings and participated in all our activities. We wish to extend deepest sympathy to their families. Several members were at their funerals, and offered prayers at their bires. Our lodge members served lunch after both funerals and our wonderful Ann Koselz arranged and took care of all the details, picked the honorary pallbearers and saw that everything was carried out the way it should. We are proud to belong to the S.W.U. — it means so much at a time like this — someone cares!
The bake sale and breakfast held at the church hall after Masses was a big success for we netted a profit of $106.
At a recent meeting, we planned to get together and make our sessions more interesting, so more will attend them. January, Johanna Zallar and her lovely granddaughter showed slides of their trip to Slovenia and this was enjoyed by all, especially those that have been there. It was like making a visit home. In Febru ary, Cathy Stebly and Margaret Dew-hurst gave lessons on crocheting and knitting. M'arch we had a good gab-test at the home of Fran Anzelc and heard of the coming marriage of Donna Stebly on June 14th. She is the grandaughter of Johanna Žallar, niece of Fran Anzelc, Mary Berkness and Jennie Ahlin. She has so many relatives in this town, they could have a big affair just with them . . . but they can’t leave the rest of us out! Donna’s brother, Eddie, who is serving abroad on the attack aircraft carrier U. S. S. Coral Sea, is coming home to be the best man at the wedding. Understand he has sent her many beautiful gifts, including the pure silk material for her wedding dress! Good sailing, Eddie!
January, our grand girls came a-cross again for they donated blood to Boja Pavalich who had had surgery. They were Fran Anzelc, Margaret Setnikar, Cathy Stebly and Pat Hakala.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Plattner celebrated their 25th Wedding Anniversary on Jan. 1st. Congratulations and hope you celebrate many more of them.
To Ann Slapnik of Cleveland, congratulations for being the “Personality of the Year”; we are proud of you. They couldn’t have picked a finer person. After all, you got a good start in Biwabik and we feel you belong to us a little, too. How’s Grandpa?
Angie Karish, Reporter
No. 42, Maple Heights, Ohio —
Antonija Kastelic, our president, wishes to thank all the ladies who helped make our spring bake sale a success. A very special thank you is extended to Millie Lipnos who always does such a good job generating business for all our sales.
A very happy Easter holiday was enjoyed by Frances Tomsic in Canada—she visited her son, Tom, who is in the seminary there.
It seems this is the season for new grandchildren. We congratulate Olga Ponikvar who has just become a grandmother for the fifth time—her son Billy’s wife had their first, a boy.
Jennie Perko’s daughter, Jeanette Zelenka, adopted a baby boy. Our very best to all the proud parents and grandparents.
We wish everyone a very hapy and SAFE summer! B. A. Kastelic
No. 43, Milwaukee, Wis. The May
meeting was held at the Lily Club. We discussed the Lemont trip, picnic and the Willard State Convention.
A bus will be chartered for the trips to Lemont and Willard and anyone wishing to join us is cordially invited. The Lemont trip is July 20th and please circle the date. The picnic will be on August 10th at Rebernisek’s Club 36. It will begin at 1 p. m. and during the afternoon, sandwiches will be available and games held for the children. At
4	p. m. the barbeque will start and chicken dinners will be served with potato salad, bread and butter accompanying. Adult portion is $1.50 and children under 12 years will pay 75c. Eveiy member and their family is cordially invited to attend this, oud second annual Barbeque. Please don’t forget the date.
The State Convention at Willard is to held on Sept. 14th and we would like to have a good representation and it will do some of you members good to join us and make it a day. You will see their new church and possibly some of your friends.
Josephine Verbick treated the members with a delicious apple strudel after the meeting. Vicki Sporis who is always donating gifts, donated a gift which Ann Konczal received. A big thank you to all.
Mi-s. Amelia Fritzel donated $5.00 towards the Slovenian Chapel Fund.
Ceil Groth gave $5.00 in memory of her sister, Mary Korošec. Ceil’s grandaughter, Mary Ellen Schulta sold her first Holy Communion dress for $5.00 and donated it to the chapel fund. A wonderful gesture by this junior member. Thank you Mary Ellen, Ceil and Mrs. Fritzel.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kiel left for Europe Monday for a three week visit. In returning Mary is bringing back a cousin who will be staying with the Kiels. While in Europe they will have access to a car and will go sightseeing and visiting. A pleasant and happy trip Mary and Edward.
To all our sick and shut-in members a speedy recovery. Anyone in arrears with their dues please remit as soon as possible.
In closing, please remember to circle July 20th, Aug. 10th and Sept. 14th. For bus reservation, call Mrs. Kolar or yours truly.
The new book FROM SLOVENIA TO AMERICA published by our founder, and Honorary President, is avaiable from me and is an ideal gift to everyone. Also, I have the cookbooks on hand.
Rose Kraemer, Sec.
No. 50, Cleveland, Ohio. Thanks to all the members who attended our April meeting. They care enough to keep up the high prestige our branch has maintained throughout the years. We all work together, each suggestion is evaluated, to keep on with good deeds and at the same time to enjoy the pleasure of seeing our friends each month. True, some members cannot be active all the time, but they do help out on all our activities when needed.
The main discussion at this meeting was on the State Convention that is coming up in the fall and the National Convention May 1970. Lots of good times and hard work is in store for all members and our branch is looking forward to helping and take part in these two important events.
We all sang happy birthday to Marie Dolinar. Anniversary wishes are extended to John and Ann Kum-se — their 38th on April 18th; Chris and Albert Miehaga, 25 years on May 13th and Julia and Albert Giam-betro, 38 years on June 2'7th. The stork whispered that he is going to visit Betty Lee Grogan again. Betty Lee was our very active junior leader in the St. Clair district for a number of years.
Nancy Beck, our first scholarship winner, is now enjoying being a lovely wife to Anthony Jagodnik. Nancy and Tony will reside at Grand Rapids, Iowa.
Sincere sympathy is extended to Ann Hočevar on the loss of her dear father, Louis Vidmar of Imperial, Pa.
Mary Azman and Jo Siewiorek passed around bags of home made popcorn for nibbling while viewing slides after the meeting. It all made us feel good to reminisce about what we did years ago and how much we miss our members who have passed on, especially when seeing their dear faces on the screen.
What would we do without our two expert photographers, Toni Turek and Mamie Marin? They never say no — just keep snapping those pictures and then we have marvelous, entertaining shows after the meetings.
A large turnout was expected at our May meeting honoring our Motile of the Year, Marie Azman with her escorts, the former honored mothers.
Plan to attend the June 16th meeting at Baraga Dom and bring along a guest as we are planning something different at this time. Remember our slogan for the year is "Keep our secretary Marie Beck happy — pay your dues promptly!”
“FROM SLOVENIA fva ... TO AMERICA”
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Have you purchased the book FROM SLOVENIA TO AMERICA? This book belongs in every Slovenian home. Let our young folks learn about our Slovenian heritage here in America. This book makes an excellent gift for anybody.
To all our sick members, we pray that God will bless you with the best of health from now on. Special announcement:	No	meetings	in	July
and August and we begin again in September. Love to all.
Frances Sietz, Pres.
No. 52, Kitzville, Minn. Once again our meeting date rolled around and I must say that everyone must have had spring fever for we did not have the usual big turnout. Sister Rose Trombly, our recording secretary was absent and our Minutes were read by President Josephine Oswald.
We were very sorry to have to report that sister Alberta Russo lost her dearly beloved father, Louis Marolt. We all wish to express our deepest sympathy to the Marolt family and to all their relatives and friends. We pray that in some way this may help to heal the wound which has been left in their hearts — to know that we all feel the same emptiness with the loss of of a close friend. He has carried a heavy cross and we pray that he will rest in peace and that the good Lord will find a place in heaven for him. May
his soul and all souls of our faithful departed rest in peace.
The meeting was brief. There has not been much to discuss except for the observance of Minnesota Zveza Day at Duluth this fall and their 40th Anniversary. We hope that there will be enough of our members to fill a bus to go to Duluth Sept. 14th.
There will be one more meeting in June, on the first Wednesday and then it will be vacation time. So, while traveling, please drive carefully and we will all meet again in Aug.
Prayer concluded the evening led by our sister president. The social part of the evening was hostessed by our sisters Frances Sliega, Ann Mansfield, Ann Nelmark, Ivana Prelesnik and Frances Shega who again outdid herself with her delicious po-hanje. She gives us each a great treat when she comes in with her specialty!
Prizes were awarded to the following sisters:	Josephine Oswald,
Frances Oswald, Josephine Politano, Mildred Barbatto, Jennie Crea, Ann Roberts, Frances Jerkovich, Dorothy Russo and the door prize went to Doris Woline. A delightful evening was had by all.
We urge you to attend the final meetin of the summer on June 4th.
God bless you all.
Gertrude Kochevar
BEST TWELVE “SALESPEOPLE”
of the book “From Slovenia —
To America"
J. Gostisha, Forest City, Pa. 77 books Josephine Erjavec, Joliet, 111. 70 Marie Floryan, W. Allis, Wis. 70 Anna Pachak, Pueblo, Colo. 6G Agnes Pogline, Denver, Colo. 5G Rose Kraemer, Milwaukee, 45 Mary Skerlong, Pittsburgh	45
Rose Scoff, S. Francisco, Cal. 40 Albina Novak, Chicago 30 Corinne Leskovar, Chicago 30 Mary Dezman, Milwaukee, 30 Jos. Artac, Willard, Wis. 30 Josephine Artac is president of Willard branch having only 29 members, but she sold 30 books. This branch went over the top 100 percent. What a thrill it would be if other branches would follow Willard’s example.	Marie	Prisland
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING
Fred Orehek, Ass’t City Editor, CHICAGO TODAY: “My library can’t afford to be without the latest and best-to-date compendium of Slovenian-American history replete with interesting pictures. Here’s my check for the best Slovenian seller which I sincerely hope finds its deserved way into thousands and thousands of first, second, third and fourth generation homes of Slovenian-Americans everywhere.”
Josephine Oblak, Felton, California: “I shall forever treasure my autographed book, From Slovenia To A-merica. It is enlightening and fascinating reading. God bless you for your effort in producing this book of Slovenian history in America for this and future generations of Slovenian heritage.” (Mrs. Oblalc ordered 11 books, one for each of her relatives).
FRATERNAL VOICE, official publication of The Western Slavonic Association, Denver, Colo.: “The book should be of interest to all students of American history and of special interest to the children and grandchildren of Slovenian immigrants. The book is interspersed with pictures which should bring many nostalgic memories to its readers.”
Rose Scoff, State President, San Francisco, Calif.:	“How thrilled I
was reading From Slovenia to America. I sat. up past midnight until I finished it. What a wonderful book! The pictures are great! It will be easy selling the book.”
Anna (Fabian) Judnich, opera singer, San Francisco, Calif.:	“May
we congratulate you with other Slovenians in San Francisco for the educational book From Slovenia to America, so beautifully written. The collection of Slovenian history is excellent.”
MOTHER OF THE YEAR
ANNA NOVAK
No. 64, Kansas City, Kans. — The most distingushed Mother of the Year of Br. 64, Mrs. Anna Novak and her husband, Anton were married on June 16, 1906 — which means that this month, they are celebrating their 63rd wedding anniversary! We extend heartiest congratulations to them and wishes for happiness and health to at least their Diamond Jubilee!
The Novaks are parents of 8 children, four of them deceased Their four daughters are Mrs. Theresa Spehar, Mrs. Mary Cornish, Mrs. Anna Stubler and Mrs. Bernice Dealy. Nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren complete the family.
Mrs. Anna Novak is a very good member of the branch and has been for years. She just celebrated her 82nd birthday on May 1st. She was born in old Austria and in the year 1905 came to live in America, in Pittsburgh, Pa. A year later, she was married at St. John the Baptist church in Kansas City.
In all these years, Mrs. Novak has been a fine housekeeper and experienced cook, to say the least! She loves doing these things still today at her home at 821 Lyons Ave.
It is a pleasure and honor to extend the best wishes of her sister members of S. W. U. and especially Br. 64 to Mrs. Novak, Mother of the Year!
No. 56, Hibbing, Minn. Plans for the “Mother of the Year” were outlined at our April meeting. Mrs. Frank Satovich, President, was our honored guest this year and we hoped that all of the members would turn out for the festivities. A donation to the American Cancer Society was made at the business meeting.
Rose Vukich won the door prize.
Kay Marolt, our transfer member, was in attendance and we welcomed her.
Cards were played with honors going to Mines. Joseph Passino, Rose Vukich, Dan SUorich, Gladys Klays-mat, Louis Drobnick and Anna Rey-nar, a visitor from California who was a guest at the meeting.
Hostesses were Mmes. Mary Bo-vitz, Nick Malkovich, Frances Bernard, John Marino and Charles Hat-tam, Sr. Margaret Skorich, Reporter
No. 59, Burgettstown, Pa. — It is
with a sad heart that I report the death of Mary Lounder on April 7th. She was one of our charter members and one of the dearest friends anyone could have. She was also my mother-in-law for 34 years. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Surviving are 4 sons, Tony,
Rudy, Emil and Edward and two daughters Mrs. Mary Lawrence and Mrs. Hilda Montequin. Also surviving are 26 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. It was inspiring to see so many members at the funeral home praying rosaries and in church for the funeral services. Thank you all. Also, thanks for the acts of kindness extended to the family.
Our meetings are well-attended. The committee prepares an enjoyable evening for all. The books, FROM SLOVENIA TO AMERICA can be obtained from Virginia Ben-dick at $4.00 per copy. The branch donated a copy to the local library for our citizens to read. Our ladies prepared the coffee and cookies for the blood bank clinic in April.
Hope everyone is over their winter flu and other ills and will be at the meetings every first Tuesday of the month. God bless you all.
Ann Lounder, Reporter
No. 73, Warrensvilie, Hgts, Ohio.
A very sunny, lovely day out, so I thought this is the time to write me news for Zarja. Its’ a hard task this month because I must report the loss of our beloved member, Mrs. Lucy Lubanovich who died April 22, and I believe several years ago on the same date, her daughter, Helen, passed away. We extend our deepest sympathy to her husband, Peter and sons, Frank, Peter, Edward, John and David and her daughter-in-law and 10 grandchildren. Lucy was a very proud member of S.W.U. She joined over 28 years ago and usually could be seen at our meetings. She would often bring her famous krofe to the parties and 6 years ago, we selected her as Mother of the Year. She was in ill health for over a year, but well cared for by her husband and family. We prayed the rosary for her at her bier and had honoary pallbearers for the funeral, namely J. Turk, E. Epley, M. Herak, A. Modic, M. Danicic, and B. Bayus. Many thanks, ladies!
It was through Lucy that I joined this organization. She was a very good friend — like a mother to me and my sons. I will miss her and our trips to Southgate together — how she loved to have a cherry ice cream soda at Sears. May she rest in peace and be re-united with the Lord and her beloved daughter.
Mary Schneider is visting her daughter in California. Have a safe and happy trip, Mary.
Our anniversary Mass was well attended by A. Walters, A. Modic, B. Bayus, I. Chase, P. Mauer, C. Elble,
A.	Fike, M. Rivacuk, H. J. Dušek, F. Travnik, E. Santucci, M. Danicic, L. Majersic, A. Yane, D. Vidic, M. Pa-buda, A. Yoger, M. Szabo, L. Adkins, K. Adkins, J. Turk, J. Novotny, S. Goga and M. Franchini. Another job
well done. Thank you for coming. After Mass w'e enjoyed breakfast at the Pancake House.
I almost forgot! The Card Party was pretty well-attended, but that evening the weather was bad with a big storm and loads of rain. I was lucky and got a portable radio. See you at the event next year! Thanks for all the umnimm, ummmm, bakery brought to the party!
This is June and a Happy Father’s Day to all our dads. See you in September for our cookout. Next three months — no meetings! Have a nice vacation and drive carefully.
B.	Bayus, Reporter
No. 85, DePue, III. — The warm weather will soon be here so, I am hoping we can get together for our meetings in better number. Our sympathy is extended to Mr . and Mrs. John Kopina, Sr., and family on the recent death of their daughter Gloria Kopina Crowley. Besides her parents, she is survived by her husband, William and son, Kenneth of Washington, D. C. A sister, Genevieve, brothers Daniel and John Jr., are all from DePue along with three nieces and three nephews. May her soul rest in peace!
I know it’s been a long time since a voice has been heard from the hills of DePue! The past 6 months or more have been hard on most of our older members as many of them have been ill and some have been hospitalized.
Speedy revoeries are wished to sisters Frances Kopina, Jennie Blat-nick, Agnes Resetich and to all other members who are ailing. May you soon enjoy good health so we can get together again and have a good time. Hope to see you then.
Frances Machak, Reporter
No. 86, Nashwauk, Minn. — The
meeting of April 22nd was a 6 o’clock supper that was heavenly with a full menu of goodies, from roast turkey down to orange sherbert for dessert! Thanks to Mary Zakrajšek, our president, who was the cook. Very well prepared meal! We a greed to give her a little something for her work the results of which the members enjoyed so much.
Our long-time member and former president, Mrs. Helen Kolar of St. Paul, was our special guest.
The wife of Nashwauk’s mayor, Betty Zauhar was welcomed into our group. Cards were played following the business session with prizes going to Pauline Stish, Canasta and Mrs. Oscar Jensen in Bridge. Let’s all turn out for the next meeting, girls!	Anne	Mazar,	Reporter
No. 89. Oglesby, III. — President Frances Meglicli presided at. the least meeting. Reports were given by our chairlady of the bowlers, Lena Daw-
son.	She	stated that the	Midwest
Bowling Tournament was a success and she thanked everyone who helped.
Mary Kernz, co-chairman of the e-vent	gave	a report	on the afghan
and	pillow	project.	Lucky	recipient
was	Rose	Kraemer,	State	President
of Wisconsin.
Cards of thanks were sent from Mrs. Josephine Livek who was hospitalized and Marie A. Floryan, secretary of Br. 17, West Allis and Supreme Vice-President, who thanked the bowling committee. The family of Mrs. Frances Nemeth sent a card of thanks for the Mass offering and cards of sympathy from Supreme Secretary Albina Novak and Editor Corinne Leskovar.
Reported ill was Mrs. Dusak. Hope she is well recovered now. The meeting closed with prayers and refreshments served by Mary Kernz and her committee.
Frances Meglich, Reporter
No. 92, Crested Butte, Colo. — Our
monthly meeting was held April 13th, at the home of our Secretary, Carole McDaniel in Crested Butte. We had 12 members present. The meeting was called to order with a prayer by our President, Myrna Krizmanich.
We discussed plans for our annual Mother’s Day Dinner. It was to be held in Gunnison at the Western Cafe on May 4th. Our hostesses were Rose Carricato and Frances Guerrieri. We were hoping some of our out of town members would be able to attend.
After the meeting we all played Canasta. The high prizes were won by Sharon Lubin and Ann Malenšek and the low prizes by Rose Carricato and Myrna Krizmanich. We had a wonderful time and the refreshments with an Easter theme were provided by Mary Kapushion and Carole McDaniel. Because of our Mother’s Day Dinner we did not have a meeting in May.
Myrna Krizmanich, Reporter
No. 100, Fontana, Calif. — The
attendance at the April meeting left much to be desired. You will always find the same old faces at each meeting, bless their faithful hearts!
Really, sisters, if you got up from your verandas and joined us at our monthly gatherings, you too, would find pleasure at our sessions and socials! Make an effort to attend our next celebration.
The Rummage Sale will take place on June 9-10-1 at the Arcade In the Fontana Square. Gather up your unwanted articles and bring them down to the Arcade or contact one of our officers.
Birthday celebrants were sisters Gertrude Rupert, Frances Martin, Mary Omaitz, Mary Železnikar and Josephine Susel. Mary Omaitz donated a "goofy” cake; Mrs. Susel, an out-of-this-world lemon strudel nnd
Mrs. Martin brought a beautifully decorated white cake. Our other celebrants furnished other goodies plus the fixings for the coffee and tea.
Godspeed to recovery to all our sick members. May we see your lovely faces at our next meeting — same time, same place. See you then, God willing.	Edith	Drawnik
No. 101, Bedford Heights, Ohio.—
Congratulations and God Bless our Mother of the Year, Barbara Orlosky. Tearful and shaking like a leaf, she accepted a beautiful “Mother’s Prayer” plaque and floral arrangement from our president, Betty Matjašič. Barbara has a heart of gold and really deserves this honor. We are all so proud of her!
We had our Annual Communion Mass on May 4th, followed by breakfast at Perkins Pancake House. The next night we had our Mother’s Day Dinner at Chicken Royale, where Barbara was honored. It was so nice to see so many members at both affairs. Winner of both prizes was Frances Persin, who was mighty lucky that night.
It was nice to see one of our past members at Mass, Ann Hintz, visiting up here from Florida, and looking mighty tan!
Sorry to hear that Bobbie Ann Orlosky hasn’t been feeling well. God Bless her!
Mrs. Picone recently enjoyed a sunny vacation in Florida.
Busy as a beaver these days is Helen Jurek, preparing for her daughter’s wedding in June. Good Luck to the Newlyweds!
Your reporter, Dorothy Matjašič
No. 103, Washington, D. C. Congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. B. Chokel who became the proud grandparents of a baby boy on Raster Day.
Guest speaker for the April meeting was Sister M. Constantia of the Pharmacy Dept, at Georgetown University. Her topic was pertinent as “Narcotics”, has become one of the tragic problems of our modern day society. We encourage all members to especially attend meeings which feature a lecturer as every speaker has been excellent thus far.
Refreshment hostess was Matilda Terselic who arranged a beautiful table and provided delicious and tempting sweets along with hot coffee. We are so appreciative for the responsibility and enthusiasm displayed by one of our newest members. She is such an asset to our branch and willing and able worker. Cleveland’s loss is our gain!
Come one, come all to American-Slovene Day, scheduled for Sunday, June 15th, from 1:30 to 9:00 p. m. at Camp Letts, off Rt. 214, in Edge-water, Maryland. The site is a pleasant one located on the Rhodes River
which empties into the Chespeake Bay. Here are a list of the activities which will take place come rain or shine. We are prepared this year for these unexpected showers, with a shelter or two. Games for the kiddies at 1:45-2:45 with prizes; Children’s Concert at 3:00 in the Dining Hall by a Cleveland group; Buffet Dinner featuring our delicious Slovenian delicacies at 4:30; Games for adults at 6:00 p. in.!!! and culminating the day’s events will be a community singing by members of the SWU choraleers. Or if you prefer, take advantage of the swimming pool, the tennis, volley ball, or basketball courts, canoeing, hiking, or just sit along the bank of the Rhodes River and commune with nature or visit with your friends. The day promises to be the best we’ve had yet! Price per ticket $2.50 adult and $1.25, children.. See you there! Reservations are appreciated for food preparation, as we want to have e-nough. Call Mary Lou Terselic.
Birthdays come but once each year and so we send this message clear: “Happy Birthday, members dear, Happy Birthday till next year.” Ivanka Antolin and Jana Bevec on the Gth; Mary Lou Terselic and Molly Thomas on the 17th; Kay Parsons the 22nd; Florence Gregorič 26th and Mary Barbara Povlic on the 29th.
Vacation news is coming in. Ica Zebot is vacationing in Slovenia and Anna Cernelc is planning a trip a-gain this year to Belgrade. We hope these ladies will enjoy every minute.
The thought for the month; “Live each day as if it were your last.” Irene M. Planinšek
Br. No. 106, Meadowlands, Pa. —
With a great deal of misgivings, we the Meadowlands Branch 106 have decided to host the State Convention of Pennsylvania. With a lot of encouragement from Mrs. Tomsic, State President, we will try to make our Convention interesting as well as informative. All branches are cordially invited to attend this affair Sunday, July 27tli, at the Miraculous Medal church in Meadowlands. The program will begin at 2 p. m. with dinner at 4 p. m. The price of the dinner is $3.00. Please make reservations by July 1st to Mrs. Josephine Jacobs, Box 141 RD 3, Washington, Pa.
Congratulations to Marie Prisland on her book “From Slovenia to America”. A copy was sent to our local library in memory of one of our deceased members. It was greatly apprecated for there are so few books published for the students wishing information on Slovenia and Yugoslavia.
Hoping to see all of you at our Convention, July 27th!
Sincerely,
Josephine Jacobs, President
Marie P risi and:
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Ta mesec naše glasilo ZAKJA zaključuje 40 let obstoja.
Štirideset let že prihaja ZARJA med nas. Prinaša nam poučno, včasih tudi zabavno čtivo,. Seznanja nas z aktivnostjo podružnic, pa tudi s pomembnimi dogodki slovenskih naselbin. Vsako leto meseca maja list krasi mnogo slik našis mater, ki so jih podružnice postavile na odlično mesto. V listu so objavljene slike Zvezinih mladinskih krožkov, poročnih parov, obletnic in sploh vse, kar se med nami zanimivega dogaja. Kaj ni lepo imeti svoj list, ki nam tako dobro služi in ki ga odlično urejuje naša mlada talentirana urednica Corinne Leskovar od leta 1952.
Izdajati ženski list, ki naj povezuje članstvo med seboj ter skrbno pazi, da ne zaide v nasprotja — ni lahka zadeva. Zveza si je z lastnim glasilom naložila ne le finančno breme temveč tudi veliko odgovornost, saj je ZAUJA vsem ameriškim Slovenkam v reklamo. V naše veliko zadovoljnost se je Zvezino glasilo dobro obneslo, da danes uživa splošen ugled in priljubljenost, kar je zasluga vseh urednic, ki so tekom 40 let list urejevale.
W-LETJSICE ZARJI:
Pozdravljene dopisovalke in poročevalke, dolgoletne vse čitateljice, ki ste z nami, da naš list počastimo ter vam za trud zahvalo izročimo.
Za nami so že dolga štirideset leta, ko	rodila	naša	ZARJA se	je	lepa,
ki članicam o dveh domovinah je govorila in	lepih	stvari	nas učila.
Želimo ji še mnogo let uspeha in srčno upamo, da ne odneha, da več sotrudnic in poročevalk si naveže in	vedno	več	čitateljic doseže.
Ko ob 50-letnici se srečamo spet,
naj	bere	ZARJO 15 tisoč	žen	in	deklet!
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DEKANIJA GORNJEGRAJSKA
(Nadaljevanje)
Pisatelj knjige “Dekanija Gornjegrajska” konstatira: "Malo je ostankov naše verske prosvete. Marsikaj so požgali in oskrunili Turki, ki so vdrli v Savijnsko doline, drugo je spravila v pozabnost nevednost ljudstva, to in ono so pokupili tuji muzeji — a vsaj to, kar je še ostalo se naj skrbno čuva. Povdarjam estetiško vrednost, da bi vzbudil željo med varihi cerkvenih spomenikov, da bi po možnosti gledali na razvoj domače umetnosti, ki ravnotako kot slovstvo tvori panogo višjega narodovega življenja.”
Para sv. Frančiška v Radmirju je na tem mestu bila že omenjena. Ima podružnico v Okonini, posvečeno sv. Jakobu, kjer je leta 1824 bila rojena moja ljuba stara mamica, Jedert Rozenštajn. Kadar sem jo vprašala, kdaj je bila rojena, sem prejela odgovor: ‘‘Ob sveti Jederti, firundrajsigera.”
Cerkev v Okonini izhaja iz petnejstega stoletja in je prvotno bila podružnica rečiške fare.
Župnijska cerkev sv. Kancijana v trgu Rečica, ki je moj rojstni kraj, je ena izmed najstarejših cerkva v
Zgornji Savinjski dolini. Knjiga pove da so v tej cerkvi že leta 1173 zborovali oglejski patriarh Udalrik in številni cerkveni dostojanstveniki. Prvotna romarska cerkev je pozneje dobila gotski zvonik, ki je deloma o-hranjen, izvzemši strehe. Vizitator pravi, da je leta 1G31 cerkev imela 6 oltarjev. Dne 13. aprila 1799 je cerkev pogorela; ohranil se je samo zvonik. Novo cerkev je 19. junija 1804 posvetil lavantinski knezoškof Leopold II. Maksimiljan, grof' Firmian. Glavni oltar, posvečen mučeniku Kancijanu je stal 2400 goldinarjev, stranska oltarja pa vsak po> 1300 goldinarjev. — Iz Rečice izhaja ljubljanski škof Ivan Tavčar (1580-1597.) Njegov dvorec je še dobro ohranjen.
Rečiška fara ima podružnico sv, Janeza (ŠT. JANŽ), ki izhaja iz leta 1347. Sedajno cerkev so postavili 1. 1843. V tej vasi je bil rojen moj mož Žan. Dve njegovi sestri, .Terčka in Francka, po smrti staršev opravljata dom.
Slavna romarska cerkev je podružnica Marije Device v Kokaljih. Cerkev se prvič imenuje leta 1624. Za časa turških navalov v Zgornjo Savinjsko	dolino	je	cerkev
bila utrdba in varno pribežališče za vso sosesko. Imela je okrog cerkve postavljen visok zid, skozi katerega so vodile vrata	v tabor.	V	cerkvi se nahaja	znamenita	slika
vojaka, oblečenega v	turiško	nošo,	ki	kleči	pred	Marijo.
Poleg slike	je napis	iz	leta	1854.
En soldat iz rečiške fare v turški	ječi	zakovan
on ni ležav tud ni sedev je preteklo	leto	in	dan.
Zmisliv se je in je zdehniv na Marijo kokarsko v temni noči v božji moči ona mu je pomagala vse železje odklenila se vrata so odprla vsa. On že pride tako daleč na ta hribček kokarski na kolena doli pade in rožni venec moli.. O Marija kokarska jaz Ti nimam drugej dat kot to svetlo sablico in to rudečo turžko kapico.
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Kjer se stekajo tri doline; rečiška, zadrečka in mozirska stojil prijazen griček Dobrepolje, ki nosi dvo-stolpno cerkev in samostan Nacaret (Nazarje), ki že iz davnih časov probuja versko življenje v teh krajih.
Prvotno Marijino cerkev je po vzorcu nazareške hišice dal postaviti leta 1624 ljubljanski škof Tomaž Hren. Cerkev je bila 1. 1632 izročena oo. frančiškanom bosansko-kranjske province. (Leksikon Dravske Banovine.) V letih 1G61-16G6 je bila postavljena veličastna cerkev. Zvonika sta sedajno podobo dobila 1. 1875. Samostan ima bogato knjižnico ustanovljeno 1. 1752.
Knez Pribina je leta 835 ob bregovih Drete (pod Nazarji) dal postaviti mal gradič. Na tem mestu so Celjski grofje v letu 1445 zgradili trdnjavi podoben gradič, Vrbovec, ki ga je ljubljanski škof Tomaž Hren kupil za svojo škofijo leta 1615.
Slika Rečice Moj dom se z imenom slavnim ne ponaša, a vendar razjasni se vselej moj obraz, čeme kdo po mojem rojstnem kraju vpraša, da lahko mu narišem tebe, moja rodna vas.
P. Klaude Okorn, ofm.:
KRUH ŽIVLJENJA
Neki časopis je prinesel objavo, da je v enem tednu kar osem ljudi napravilo samomor. Ta pojav je danes zelo pogosten. Ljudje so zgubili pravi čut za življenje in za pomen življenja. Navadno so samomori združeni s propadom verskega življenja. Človek, ki si obeta raj na tem svetu kmalu pride do spoznanja, da to ni mogoče. Ker ne vidi izhoda, si iz obupa vzame življenje. Naslade in strasti ga niso mogle več zadovoljiti, čeprav jih je prej smatral za cilj svojega zemeljskega življenja. Tisti pa, ki imajo vero, znajo ceniti svoje življenje in gledajo nanj v luči vere. Poslužujejo se verskih sredstev, da svojo vero poglabljajo in tudi življenje tako vedno gledajo. Posebno prejem božjega kruha jim pomaga ohranjevati tako življenje. Zavedajo se besed Kristusovih: “Jaz sem kruh življenja.”
Zlato in srebro, dobra služba ali denar, čast in oblast, zemlja in nje bogastvo človeka ne moreta osrečiti. Le služijo mu lahko v dosegi cilja: bolje služiti Bogu. Ko so nekemu poganskemu filozofu ponudili mošnjo denarja
jo je ta vrgel v morje z besedami: “Boljše, je, da ona propade, kakor pa da bi jaz propadel zaradi nje. V tem je tudi pomen besedi Jezusovih:	Kaj	pomaga	človeku,
če ves svet pridobi na duši pa škodo trpi.
Kako smo ljudje danes podobni tistim ljudem v sv. pismu, ki so bili povabljeni na gostijo pa so se drug za drugim izgovarjali, da ne morejo in da nimajo časa.
Bogatim denar tega sveta vzame razsodnost, da ne vidijo, kako se bodo morali od vsega, posloviti. Kljub vsemu so reveži. Revež pa zavida bogatega in se jezi nad svojo revščino. Ne stori pa ničesar, da bi jo odpravil ali vsaj posvetil v duhu našega Gospoda, ki v življenju ni nitti imel kamor bi glavo položil. Pozablja na molitev, na Boga.
Ljudje so danes nemirni in nezadovoljni veliko se mučijo a brez uspeha. Dela ne gledajo v luči vere. Preveč zaupajo vase. Jezus pravi: “Iščite naprej božjega kraljestva.”
Zopet drugi so preveč udani uživanju tega sveta. Le čisti v srcu lahko dojemajo božje resnice in žive po njih. Obhajilo je kruh preprostih, ponižnih in čistih duš. Tega kruha smo potrebni, če hočemo vstrajati v dobrem in poživiti svojo vero.
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se zaključi 31. julija, 1969!
Zadnji klic vsem dobrim delavkam za napredek svojih podružnic! Doba, ki je bila določena za kampanjo bo v kratkem končana in doslej so podružnice najbrž čakale na zadnje tedne, ker odziv je bil bolj počasen.
Lepo se prosi vas, da bi priskočile na pomoč in povzdignile število novih ter s tem pripomogle vaši državni predsednici do odličnega mesta. Nagrade so v denarju za vsako, ki bo vpisala nekaj novih. Obenem bo tudi podružnica prejela lepo denarno nagrado.
čas teče hitro naprej in ne odlašajte ampak se kar takoj potrudite za napredek svoje podružnice.
Stopite do svoje tajnice, ki ime na razpolago pristopne listine in vam bo z veseljem in hvaležnostjo postregla.
Drage sestre, pojdimo vse lia delo!
Albina Novak, gl. taj.
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Št. 14, Euclid, O. — Zopet je za nami prelepi miajnik, ko je narava tako lepo ozelenela in so naše vrtne rožice že vse v bujnem cvetju. Dne 6. maja na dan naše seje, je bila obilna udeležba, kakor že dolgo ne. Bilo je res lepo in toplo vreme, toda upam, da boste v tako velikem številu prišle tudi na druge seje.
V mesecu aprilu je umrla Mrs. Gorše. Na veliko soboto je bila položena k večnemu počitku na pokopališču Sv. Pavla na Charden Road. Naj dobri ženi Bog da veliko plačilo za vsa njena dobra dela in naj v miru božjem počiva. Ostali družini pa naše sožalje. Družina pok. mame Gorše se je pismeno zahvalila našemu društvu za molitve ob krsti in za premstva k pogrebu.
Bolane so v tem času Mrs. Arko, Id se nahaja še v bolnici in Mrs. Jennie Dragolič, ki je tudi v bolnici
mesečno godovanje in materinski dan. Lepo smo počastile našo zaslužno mater, Vero Bajec, ki tako skrbno posluje svoje delo tajnice. Vse odbornice so s kratkim govorom počastile njo in vse navzoče matere za njihov trud, trpljenje in skrbi, katere prenašajo skozi vse leto.
Naslednje godovne slavljenke so prinesle dobrote: F. Globokar, Mariin Fitzem, Mrs. Šuštar, Mrs. Bizjak.
V	denarju pa so darovale sestre: Blatnik, Stražišar, Gregorich, Cesar, Knows, Meklon, Kaušek, Tomažin, Podboršek, Ivančič, Kušar, Kočevar, Medved in L/acli.
Za slovensko kapelo pa sta darovale, Mrs. Stražišar $10 in Mrs. Ana Marold $2. Vsem darovalkam naj ljubi Bog poplača z zdravjem, ki je največ vredno na tem svetu. Ob koncu mojega poročila, pa prejmite lepi poletni pozdrav na vse strani.
A. Šuštar, poročevalka
in v tem času čaka na operacijo. Obema želimo, da bi jima Bog kmalu vrnil zdravje.
V	juliju ne bo naše seje in v au-gustu se zopet nadaljujejo redne seje. Dne 25. maja smo imele skupno večerjo in zabavo z Združenimi društvi.
Sporočam vam, da ima naša tajnica Vera Bajec, že nekaj kuharskih knjig na razpolago, če jo katera želi kupiti, jih lahko dobi pri njej.
Mnogo članic se odpravlja na počitnice, posebno v juniju, tako bosta dne 6. junija odletela na obisk do movine Slovenije ses. Ani Bizjak in njen mož Ivan in sinko. Po enem letu in dveh mesecih bivanja v Združenih Državah, se bo tudi dne 16. vrnila v Ljubljano, Pepca Požar, sestra naše podpredsednice Mrs. Mary Stražišar.
Po tej seji smo imele tudi tri-
Št. 17, West Allis, Wis. Pri naši podružnici se še kar dobro imamo. Na mesečnih sejah se malo pogovorimo in potožimo vsaka svojo nadlogo. Posebno kadar človek pride v starost mu vedno kaj manjka. Pa hvala Bogu, da smo še tako, kakor pač smo.
Najprej naj omenim, da je bilo zelo lepo ko smo se keglarice srečalo iz raznih krajev na tekmah v Oglesby, IH. Lepo smo se zabavale, samo škoda, da nismo mogle odnesti prvega mesta, toda nič zato, ker imamo u-panje, da bo drugo leto boljše.
Čestitam Mre. Marie Prisland za tako lepo knjigo. Vzelo je mnogo dela in truda, da je vse tako lepo zbrala skupaj. Knjiga je res zanimiva in je dobro za mladino, da izve kako je bilo pred 100 leti in kaj imajo sedaj. Toplo priporočam knjigo vsem članicam, da jo kupite, preči-tate in date otrokom.
Zelo me tudi veseli, da se Mrs. Turek in ves odbor Slov. Ženske Zveze trudi za napredek slovenskega na-
NOVA KNJIGA JE KAKOR NOVA VEZENINA
Fred kratkim je izšla nova knjiga o Slovencih v angleškem jeziku pod naslovom From Slovenia to America, katero je napisala Mrs. Marie Prisland. Knjiga je prva te vrste v angleščini in lepo izpopolnjuje vrzel, ki je doslej zevala na ten področju.
Gospo vsi poznamo kot ustanoviteljico Slovenske ženske zveze, katero je ustanovila leta 1926 kot vzgojno, kulturno in dobrodelno organizacijo slovenskega ženstva v Ameriki. Pisateljica se je rodila v Rečici v gornji Savinjski dolini in živi v Ameriki že okrog 60 let. Kot večini, ki smo si izbrali našo novo domovno, je bla tudi njena pot zelo težka. Njeno prizadevanje katerega sama imenuje “sanje” se ji je le delno uresničilo.
V	svojih mlajših letih je dalj časa obiskovala večerne šole v mestu Sheboygan, kjer se je naselila in še danes živi v krogu svoje družine in prijateljev. Vedno marljiva, pridna in delovna, tako Mrs. Prisland vsi poznamo.
Zgodovino slovenskih naseljencev v Ameriki bi lahko primerjali veliki vezenini, katero so stkale trde hrapave roke naših pionrjev, pa še ni dobila veliko opisovalcev. Mrs. Prisland je prva, ki se ji je posrečilo izdati tako knjigo v angleškem jeziku. Knjiga je reprezentantnega formata, ima 171 strani in polno zgodovinskih fotografij z nazornim zemljevidom Slovenije s sosednjimi državami.
Na začetku pisateljica seznanja Američane in tukaj rojene Slovence s Slovenijo, domovino naših prednikov in predstavi tudi Jugoslavijo in slovanski svet.
Posebna važnost knjige je v doprinosu k zgodovini naseljevanja in delovanja Slovencev v Ameriki. Polni upov in nad so se slovenski naseljenci znašli v novem
svetu. Amerika je bila za slovenske naseljence po besedah pisateljice polna čudes, presenečenj pa tudi razočaranj. V knjigi je navedenih več doživljajev v zvezi s težavami z angliščino in ameriškimi navadami. Kot vodilna osebnost med ameriškimi Slovenkami je pisateljica prepričana, da je mnogo slovenskih žena pripomoglo k utrjevanju nacionalnosti v Ameriki na različne načine.
Knjiga opisuje slovenske misijonarje kot prve med naseljenci. Najvažnejši med njimi je bil Friderik Baraga. Uveljavili so se tudi lastniki časopisev, pisatelji, pesniki in drugi kulturni delavci.
S posebno ljubeznijo je sestavljeno poglavje o ženskem svetu. Kako lepo sama pravi s temi besedami: "Te ženske, ki so se tukaj naselile pred mnogimi leti, so bile vajene trdote v svoji domovini. Zato niso prinašale bogastva v Ameriko, pač pa plemenita srca in pošteno prizadevanje — vrednoti, ki ju ne more kupiti nobeno bogastvo in nobena moč.”
Drugi del, kateri je pravzaprav glavni del celotne knjige pa podaja zgodovino naseljevanja Slovencev širom A-merike. Cleveland je največja slovenska naselbina. Po mnenju pisateljice živi v mestu in okolici približno 100,000 oseb slovenskega pokol en ja, če štejemo vse potomce slo venskih naseljencev. Po številu Slovencev sta na drugem mestu Chicago in Milaukee. Močne slovenske naselbine pa so še po državah: Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, California in Colorado.
Pisateljica ceni število vseh oseb slovenskega porekla v Združenh državah na blizu pol milijona. Veliko je še naselbin, katere v odmerjenem prostoru na tem mestu ne morem navajati, veliko Imen 'naših prvih naseljencev, katere boste same našle k knjigi “From Slovenia to America.” Preskrbite si to knjigo, toplo jo priporočam, obogatile si boste svoje znanje in utrdile svoj ponos, da ste Slovenke, čeprav iz majhnega naroda, toda dovolj velikega, da se ljudje na vodilnih mestih zanimajo za vas kot sta bivši senator slovenskega pokolenja Frank I^ausche in župan mesta Sheboygan, ki sta napisala uvodne besede v to novo knjigo "From Slovenia to America.”	Nika B. Kovačič
roda. Prav je, da se pokaže, da je naš narod vreden spoštovanja. Prilagam 5 dol. za Slovensko kapelo v Washingtonu. Želim in upam, da se bomo skupno udeležile velike slovesnosti posvetitve naše kapele v prestolici. Če mi bo le Bog dal zdravje, se bom udeležila.
Tukaj v naši naselbini se zabavamo pozimi in poleti s kartami. Zadnjo kartno zabavo je priredila naša podružnica v dobrobit nove farne cerkve. Udeležba je bila kar po-voljna, čeprav je deževalo, kakor za stavo.
Odbornice se lepo zahvalijo vsem, ki ste pripomogli k uspehu. Najlepše pozdravljam vse članice,
Josephine Stariha
Št. 21, Cleveland, O. — Drage sestre: naprej vas vse najlepše pozdravljam. Poročam, da se je ločila od nas dobra žena, Mary Galich. Velika družina žaluje za dobro materjo. Bog ji daj večni mir in pokoj. Me pa bomo molile za njo. Draga sestra, v miru počivaj in odpočij se odtež-kega truda. Žalujočim izrekamo naše sožalje. Bodite pozdravljene,
___________________Frances	Kave
Št. 24, LaSalle, III. — Zima se je poslovila od nas ln že se nam bliža poletni čas. Ne vemo če bomo poletje učakali v zdravju, ker je to-
liko ljudi bolnih med naini, tudi naših članic, da ne morem vseh imenovati. Želim vsem hitro in ljubo zdravje, da bi se lepo pozdravile v krogu vaših družin in da bi se zopet udeležile naših sej.
Zopet moram poročati žalostno vest, da je po dolgi bolezni preminula članica Pavla Vidrih. Morala se je podati na težko operacijo in ji je podlegla. Pavla je bila dolgo let naša zvesta članica in jo bomo zelo pogrešali. Če bi bila dočakala 13. junija, bi bila 73 let stara. Njen mož John je preminul 1. 19G2. Pokojna zapušča žalujočega sina Viktorja in hčerko Jenny Počervina v Peoria, 111. ter Pauline Johnson v Arizoni, kakor tudi dva vnuka in dva pravnuka ter sestro Theresa Mohorič v Chicagu in več drugih sorodnikov ter prijateljev. Pokojna je bila moja soseda ln dobra prijateljica. Naj ji bo Bog večni plačnik in naj počiva v miru božjem. Družini in sorodnikom pa naše iskreno sožalje.
Zopet vabim vse članice na našo sejo in vse tiste, ki ste v zaostanku z asesmentem pa prosim, da bi prišle in poravnale svoje obveznosti, ker jaz moram redno poslati na glavni urad. Zato poravnajte, da ne bo prepozno, ker nesreča nikoli na počiva, saj stari pregovor pravi “danes me-
ni, jutri tebi.” Zato članice prosim, da upoštevate in s tem olajšate delo in skrbi tajnici, ker jaz tudi nisem pri najboljšem zdravju, pa se trudim kar največ morem, da uredim vse pravilno. Torej lepa hvala in vas vse najlepše pozdravljam.
Angela Strukel, tajnica
Št. 25, Cleveland, O. — Naše seje so še kar dobro obiskane, ker po vsaki seji imamo domačo zabavo s pokrivanjem številk in potem z malim prigrizkom in dobrim čajem. To vse prinesejo naše vrle članice, da se razvedrimo po seji, zato vabim vse naše dobre članice, da pridete na seje, posebno še tiste, ki živite v bližini šole Sv. Vida. Sedaj imamo seje vsaki mesec v nedeljo popoldne ob 1:30. Spremenile smo seje na nedeljo, da vas lahko več pride, čeprav smo celih 40 let dosedaj vedno imele v pondeljek zvečer. Seveda časi se spreminjajo in sedaj ni več tako varno hoditi zunaj po večerih.
Sožalje naši sestri Mrs. Mary Se-kne iz Norwood Rd. ob izgubi edinega sina, ki je umrl v boju, podlegel je ranam, katere je dobil v Vietnamu. Star je bil komaj 19 let in pokopan je bil z vojaškimi častmi iz cerkve Sv. Vida. On je prva žrtev te vojne iz naše fare. Članice št. 25 Izrekamo iskreno sožalje užaloščenim
VEDER PRIPRAVLJEN V CAST MRS. THERESA POTOKAR
Odbornice in članice št. 32 so skupno izkazale častno	priznanje	svoji bivši	presednici Mrs. Theresl Potokar
ter	posvetile poseben večer za njo in se ji javno zahvalile	za njeno	požrtvovalno	delovanje. V slikah vidimo Mrs.
Potokar (v sredi), na levo odbornice in na desno del navzočih članic.
Pod. št. 32, Euclid, Ohio slavi 40 letnico obstoja v nedeljo 14. septembra. Program se prične dopoledne s sveto mašo v cerkvi sv. Kristine ob enajsti uri. Popoldne se nadaljuje z banketom ob štirih v Društvenem domu na Rechar Ave. Isto nedeljo bo podružnica gostila drž. konvencijo pričetek ob 1. uri pop.
Sedanja predsednica Mary Bostian, ki je tudi drž.	preds. zelo	pridno sledi	vodstvu podr. ter skuša na mnoge
načine pospešiti zanimanje, posebno med mlajšimi članicami.	S svojim	neumornim delom je ustanovila odličen pevski
zbor, DAWN, ki bodo tudi nastopile na banketnem programom. Iskrene čestitke vsem odbornicam in članicam.
staršem in sestri. Bog mu daj mirno počivati v ameriški zemlji.
Umrla je tudi hitre smrti, Josephine Ladina Morgan, naša dobra članica. Bog ji daj večni mir in pokoj v njeni rojstni zemlji.
Vsem bolnim želim ljubega zdravja, da bi se sedaj v toplejšem času vse pozdravile. Vas vse tudi vabim na sejo v mesecu juniju, to bo dne 8. junija v nedeljo ob 1:30 popoldan v šoli Sv. Vida. Po seji običajna zabava.
Vas vse lepo pozdravljam,
Mary Otoničar
Št. 41, Cleveland, O. — Aprila meseca smo spremile na kraj miru in pokoja, ses. Barbaro Petrič. Vsem žalujočim izrekamo naše iskreno sožalje. Pokojna sestra pa naj sladko sniva in večna luč naj ji sveti.
Naša zadnja seja je bila prav po-voljno obiskana, po seji pa smo i-mele celo gostijo v počast materam in rojstne obletnice ses. Ane Jerina, kateri želimo še mnogo zdravih obletnic.
Najlepša hvala vsem in vsaki posebej za izvrstno pecivo in druge dobrote. V blagajno pa so darovale ses. J. Markel, M. Paulin, K. Artil, A. Koželj, M. Radell, M. Rolih, A. Herakovec, J. Sauzel, M. Poje in T. Mihevc. Vsaki posebej prisrčna hvala.
Za slovensko kapelico sta pa darovala 25 dolarjev ses. Justine Der-maša in soprog Joseph, za kar jima najlepša hvala. Katari želite še kaj darovati v ta namen, darujte sedaj, ker nabirka gre že proti koncu in vsak dar je dobrodošel.
Na rokah imamo zanimivo knjigo “IZ SLOVENIJE V AMERIKO,” katero je spisala naša ustanoviteljica Marie Prisland. Knjiga je pisana v angleščini in je najlepše darilo vašim sinovom in hčerkam. Ako si jo želite nabaviti, kličite spodaj podpisano. Cena knjige je 4 dolarje, po pošti je pa 25 centov več.
Po resni bolezni se zdravita na domu ses. Julia Makuc in Anna Tomažič. Želimo da bosta v najkrajšem času popolnoma okrevali. Tudi vsem drugim sestram, ki bolehajo, želimo, da bi se vse kar najhitreje ozdravile.
Pridite vse na prihodnjo sejo. Iskrene pozdrave vsem.
_________________Elle Starin
Št. 47, Garfield Heights, O. Danes ko to pišem, smo že sredi pomladanskega časa, toda prave toplote pa še ni. Preteklo je že mesec dni, odkar nas je za vedno zapustila sestra Mary Barbič, ki je bila ustanovna članica naše podružnice. Dne 4. novembra 1967 sta s soprogom slavila 60 letnico poroke v krogu njune družine in sorodnikov. Bolehala je par let in končno jo je Bog poklical v večno življenje. Dne 1. aprila je njena duša odplavala v božji dom, kjer je veselje In sreča. Njeni zemeljski ostanki, telo je bilo položeno v grob na veliki petek na pokopališču Kalvarija. Poleg soproga, Antona žalujejo za njo sinova Edward in Frank,
5	hčera: Antoinette Davies, Angela Mims v Tampa, Fla., Christine Alden, Betty Brond in Mary Stince. Brat Mike Sholar, sestra Chrinstine Fe-rencheck in ena sestra v starem kraju. Ob času smrti je bila stara 85 let. Naj počiva v tihem grobu in naj ji sveti večna luč. Družini in sorodnikom naše sožalje. Ohranili jo bomo v trajnem spominu in se je spominjale v naših molitvah.
Naši predsednici Jennie Gerk želimo srečno potovanje v rojstno domovino	Slovenijo	in zdrav povratek.
Odpotujejo v mesecu juniju.
Dobrodošla nova članica, Juditli M. Zala v mladinski oddelek. Kampanja za nove članice bo kmalu končana, zato pripeljite še kaj novih v naš krog.
Imam Kuharske knjige in zgodovino	ameriških	Slovencev FROM
SLOVENIA TO AMERICA, katero je spisala Marie Prisland, ustanoviteljica SŽZ.	Če katera	želi te knjige naj
me pokliče 587-4230 in vam bom ra-devolje postregla s knjigami.
Vsem našim bolnim članicam želim ljubega zdravja. Pozdrave vsem članicam SŽZ, posebno še tistim, ki gredo na obisk črez širno morje.
Jennie Pugely, taj.
Št. 68, Fairport Harbor, Ohio. —
Naše članice bodo gotovo vprašale, kje je poročevalka? Ker zadnji mesec se nisem udeležila seje, zato sem tudi izostala z dopisom v Zarjo. Saj veste, da je tukaj v našem Ohio precej mrzlo po zimi, zato sem se hotela izogniti snegu in ledu in sem imela priliko oditi v tople kraje na sončne Havajske otoke. Na Havajih jeprijetno toplo ne prevroče, pravijo, da je tam vedno tako, vse štiri letne čase. Ko sem se sončila pri morju, sem se spomnila na ohajsko vreme. Žal v naši Zarji ni dovolj prostora da bi opisala potovanje in zanimivosti.
Na naši zadnji seji, pa je bilo nekaj sedežev praznih, kar ni bilo brez razloga. Naša predsednica Jennie Mohorčič se je morala podati v bolnico. Upamo in želimo, da se bo gotovo udeležila naše prihodnje seje. Namestila je je tega večera podpredsednica, Roze Bradač. Tudi tajnica je bila odsotna tega večera, ker se je njen najmlajši sin poročil. Želimo mu srečo v zakonskem življenju.
Spomnile sme se bolnih članic, katere bolezen drži na postelji: Frances Žužek, se je vedno rada udeleževala naših sej, toda sedaj je ni bilo že nekaj mesecev, ker zdravje se ji noče vrniti. Upam, da sedaj v toplejših dnevih, ko se narava zopet oživi, da bo to pomagalo njej in vsem bolnim do ljubega zdravja. Nam vsem, ki Bog naklanja zdravje, pa velja, da obiskujemo bolne sestre, kateri je le mogoče.
Pozdravljene vse članice in vsem vesel Materinski dan.
Angela Godec, poročevalka
OFFICERS OF S.W.U. BRANCHES —
No. 1, SHEBOYGAN, WIS. 53081 Pres.: Olga Saye. 1210 So. 20th St.
Secy: Margaret Fischer, 515 Wash. Sq., Kohler, Wis. 53044 Treas: Dorothy Kregel, 1019 Pershing Ave. Meetings: Third Sunday, Church Hall.
No. 2, CHICAGO, ILL. 60608 Pres.: Josephine Železnikar, 2045 W. 23rd.
Sec'y.: Albina Novak, 2030 W. Cermak Rd. Treas.: Elizabeth Zefran, 1941 W. Cermak. Meeting: 2nd Thurs. Every other month. Church Hall 7:30 P.M.
No. 3, PUEBLO, COLO. 81006
Pres. Anna Pachak, 3009 Oakland Secy & Treas. Frances Simonich, 1113 Mahren
Meetings: 1st Wed., Church Hall, 7:30 pm.
No. 4, OREGON CITY, ORE. 97045 Pres.: M. Polajner, 1112 J. Adams St. Sec’y.: Mary Gerkman, R. 2, Box 59. Treas: Stasia Petrlch, 204 S. High Meeting: 2nd Tues. 8 PM member’s homes
No. 5, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. 46222 Pres.: Sylvia Stanfield, 744 N. Haugh St. Sec'y & Treas.: Josephine Turk, 1150 No. Warman.
Meeting: 4th Sun. every other mo. S.N.D.
No. 6, BARBERTON, OHIO 44203 Pres.: Jeanette Kllloran, 906 W. Tusc. Av. Secy & Treas: Emma Straub, 3845 Range-ly Rd.
Meeting: 1st Sun. Church Hall
No. 7, FOREST CITY, PA. 18421 Pres.: Anna Kameen, 87 Depot St.
Sec'y. & Treas.: Josephine Gostisha, 1010 No. Main.
Meeting: 1st Sun. 2 P.M. Secy's home
No. 8, STEELTON, PA. 17113 Pres.: Mary Messersmith, 323 Myers St.
Secy: Anne Pavelič, 222 Myers St.
Treas.: Katie Beliclc, 245 Fredrick St. Meeting: 1st Sun. Member’s homes
No. 9, DETROIT, MICH. 48219
Pres: Henriette Dimock, 4354 Ten Mile Rd., Warren, Mich.
Sec’y.: Mary Jamsek, 18711 Stahelin, Detroit, Mich. 48219.
Meetings: Every 3rd month, Sec'y's home.
No.. 10, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44110 Pres.: Anna Markovich, 15705 Holmes Av. Secy & Treas: Mary Camloh, 15726 Holmes Meetings: 2nd Tues., S.N.D., Holmes Ave.
No. 12, MILWAUKEE, WIS. 53215 Pres.:	Frances Plesko. 2908 W. Green-
field Ave.
Secy & Treas: Mary Dezman, 5215 S. 22nd PI., (53221)
Meeting: 3rd Thurs. Lilly Hall, 2222 W.
National Ave., 1 P.M.
No. 13, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. 94107 l’res.: Doris Lovrin, 579 Kansas Sec’y.: Anna Stlch, 579 Rhode Island. Treas: Rose Bianco, 2106 18th St. Meetings: First Thursday, Slov. Home.
No. 14, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44119 Pres.: Theresa Skur, 18223 LaSalle Rd. Secy: Vera Bajec, 19613 Chickasaw Treas.: Mary Iskra, 18814 Mohawk Ave. Meeting: 1st Tues, Slov. Society Home
No. 15, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44105
Pres: Antonia Stokar, 611 Chestnut Rd. 44131
Sec’y.: Frances Novak, 3552 E. 80th St. Treas.: Theresa Jerlc. 3583 E. 81st St. Meeting: 2nd Tues. every third mo. S.N. D„ 80th St.
No. 16, SO. CHICAGO, ILL. 60617 Pres.: Katie Triller, 1724 Stanton, Whiting, Ind.
Sec’y.: Gladys Buck, 10036 Ave. L.
Treas.: Anna Buck, 10036 Ave. L. Meetings: 2nd Thurs., St. George's Hall.
No. 17, WEST ALLIS, WIS. 53214 Pres.: Marlon Marolt, 1612 So. 53rd St. Sec’y.: Marie A. Floryan, 5830 W. Mineral. Treas.: Frances Plwoni. 2635 So. 70th St.
Meeting: 3rd Sun. 2 P.M. St. Mary's Hall, none In June, July & Aug.
No. 19, EVELETH, MINN. 55734
Pres: Catherine Polach, 516 Jackson St. Sec'y. & Treas.: Mary Lenich, 609 Jones. Meeting: 2nd Thurs. Jan., Apr., May, Aug., Oct., Dec.: secy's home
No. 20, JOLIET, ILL. 60435 Pres.: Emma Planinšek, 1314 Elizabeth. Secy: Olga Ancel, 1115 Frederick St. Treas.: Jos. Sumlc, 1305 No. Center St. Meetings: 3rd Sun., Ferdinand Hall, 2 pm.
No. 21, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44135 Pres: Theresa Lach, 13110 Crossburn Ave. Secy: Stella Dancull, 13390 Settlement Dr., Brook Park (44142)
Treas.: Josephine Weiss, 12619 Kirton. Meeting:	1st	Wed.	West	Park	Slovene
Home, 4583 W. 130th St.
No. 22, BRADLEY, ILL. 60915 Pres: Mollie Metschuliet, 324 S. Grand Ave. Secy: Gabrielle Lustig, 296 N. Michigan Treas: Eliz. Kinder, 212 S. Michigan Meeting: 4th Tues, every other month. Member's homes
No. 23, ELY, MINN. 55731 Pres: Theresa Koschak, 1245 E. Chapman Sec'y.: Barbara Rosandich, 1212 E. Sheridan St.
Treas.: Mary Shikonya, 846 E. Chap. St. Meetings: 1st Sun., St. Anthony Hall, 7:30 pm.
No. 23, ELY, Minn. DAWN CLUB
Pres.: Rose Novak, 11 Semers St.
Sec’y.: Helen Kotchevar, 127 E. Sheridan. Treas.: Margery Gornick, 25 Lawrence St. Meetings:	Third Wednesday, 7:30 pm.
Room 132, Comm. Center.
No. 24, LASALLE, ILL. 61301 Pres.: Mary Krogulskl, 1237 - Cth St. Sec’y. & Treas.: Angela Strukel, 536 La-Harpe St.
Meetings: 1st Sun. 2 pm. St. Roch’s School No. 25, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44103
Pres:	Mary	Kolegar,	17930 Windward,
(44119)
Sec’y. & Treas.: Mary Otoničar, 1110 E.
66th Street.
Meeting: 2nd Sun. 1:30 P.M. St. Vitus School Hall
No. 26, PITTSBURGH, PA. 15201 Pres.: Anna Trontel, 701 Kendall St. Sec’y.: Anna Frankovic, 5332 Keystone St. Treas.: Mary Bahor, 604 Kendall St. Meetings: Third Tuesday. Slov. Home.
No. 27, NO. BRADDOCK, PA. 15104 Pres.: Mary Stephenson, 1721 No. Ridge. Secy: Mrs. Frances Kucic, 146 Churchill Rd., Turtle Creek, Pa. 15145 Treas.: Frances Celigol, 1719 Poplar Way. Meetings: First Sunday, 1629 Ridge Ave.
No. 28, CALUMET, MICH. 49913 Pres.: Ann Heineman, 109 8th Street. Sec’y.: Mary Jakovlch, 810 Oak St. Box 16 Treas.: Stephanie Ryan, 107 - 6th St. Meeting: 2nd Wed. St. Paul the Apostle Church Hall
No. 29, BROUNDALE, PA. 18421 P.O. Forest City. Pa.
Pres: Fannie Harvatine, 336 Main St., Sec’y.: Mary Hadley, 217 Vine St.
Treas.: Jos. Debevec, 337 Main St. Meetings: First Monday.
No. 31, GILBERT, MINN. 55741 Pres: Rose Veronick, Box 879 Secy & Treas: Antoinette Lucich, Box 752 Meeting: 2nd Wed. Community Center, 7:30 P.M.
No. 32, EUCLID, OHIO 44123 Pres: Mary Bostian, 19617 Mohawk, Cleveland, 44119 Sec’y.: Josephine Comenshek, 924 E. 223rd. Treas.: Anna Godlar, 20971 Wiimore Ave. Meetings: 1st Tues., St. Christine’s Hall.
No. 33, DULUTH, MINN. 55808 Pres.: Frances Blatnik, 532 99th Ave., W. Sec’y. & Treas.: Elizabeth Misiewicz, 411 W. McGonagle.
Meetings: 1st Wed.. SL Eliz. Hall, 7:30 pm.
No. 34, SOUDAN, MINN. 55782 Pres: Theresa Pahula, Box 91 Sec’y. & Treas.: Mary Pahula, Box 26. Meeting: 3rd Wed. Catholic Men’s Club
1969
No. 35, AURORA, MINN. 55705 Pres: Anna Hren, 401 N. Maine St.
Sec’y. & Treas.: Frances Bradach, 28 N. Erie.
Meeting: 4th Wed. Church Hall
No. 37, GREANEY, MINN. (Gheen 55740) Pres.: Helen Shuster, Gheen, Minn. Sec’y.: Mary Krall, Gheen, Minn.
Treas.: Anna Skraba, Gheen, Minn. Meetings: Second Sunday, Church Hall.
No. 38, CHISHOLM, MINN. 55719 Pres.: Frances Hren, 300 - 1st St. N.W. Sec’y. & Treas.: Anna Trdan, 216 5th S.W. Meeting: 1st Wed. Slovenian Hall, every 3 mo.
No. 39, BIWABIK, MINN. 55708 Pres.: Frances Anzelc, Box 168.
Secy & Treas: Charlotte Sherek, Box 662 Meeting: 2nd Sun. Church Hall, 2 P.M.
No. 40, LORAIN, OHIO 44055
Pres: Agnes Janoar, 1686 E. 32nd St. Secy: Angela Kozjan, 1628 W. 29th St., 44052
Treas: Mary Klinar, 6333 N. Murray Ridge Rd., Elyria, Ohio 44035 Meetings: 2nd Wed., S.N.D., 7:30 pm.
No. 41, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44110 Pres.: Mary Debevec, 14926 Sylvia Ave. Secy: Ella Starin, 17814 Dillewood Rd., 44119
Treas: Rose Pujzdar, 1238 E. 169th St. Meeting: 1st Tues. S.W. Home, 15335 Waterloo Rd., 2 P.M.
No. 42, MAPLE HEIGHTS, OHIO 44137 (P.O. Bedford, Ohio)
Pres. Antonia Kastelic, 15905 Grant Secy: Mary Yemec, 5112 Stanley Ave. Treas.: Cecelia Hočevar, 16312 Raymond. Meeting: 3rd Wed. S.N.D., 5050 Stanley, every other mo. 7:30 P.M.
No. 43, MILWAUKEE, WIS. 53207
Pres: Anne Konczai, 199 W. Uncas Ave. Secy & Treas:	Rose	Kraemer,	3162	S.
Pine Ave.
Meeting:	1st	Sun. Lily Hall, 2220 W.
National Ave.
No. 45, PORTLAND, ORE. 97216 Pres.: Map' E. Roso, 215 S.E. 86tli Ave. Secy:	Wilma	Francislcovich, 1031	“B"
N.E. 90th, 97220 Treas: Rosemary Gordon, 15338 S.E. Sunrise Ct., Milwakie, Ore. 97222 Meeting: 2nd Tues. Mar. Jun. Sept. Dec., Secy’s home.
No. 46, ST. LOUIS, MO. 63139 Pres.: Viola Plsoni, 6704 Clayton Avo. Secy & Treas: Helen Skoff, 6255 Westway Pl., 63109
Meeting: 2nd Sun. Mrs. Dolenz’s home, 3337a S. 18th St.
No. 47, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44105
Pres: Jennie Gerk, 32977 Charmwood Ave., Solon, 44139 Secy: Jennie Pugely, 10724 Plymouth Ave., Garfield Hts., 44125 Treas.: Antonia Dolinar, 8805 Vineyard. Meeting: 2nd Sun. every other mo. S.D.D., 10814 Prince Ave. 2 P.M.
No. 49, WICKLIFFE, OHIO 44092
Pres & Secy: Mary Stusek, 29654 Grand Blvd.
Treas: Mary Gombacli, 22300 Arms Ave., Euclid, Ohio 44117 Meetings:	Second Sunday, every third
month, 22300 Arms Ave.
No. 50, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44143
Pres: Fran Sletz, 308 Richmond Rd. (43). Secy & Treas: Marie Beck, 25854 Highland Meetings: 3rd Mon. 8 P.M. Baragov Dom E. 63rd & St. Clair
No. 51, KENMORE, OHIO P.O. Akron, Ohio 44314 Pres.: Jennie Zoker, 2110 Manchester Rd. Sec’y. & Treas.:	Dorothy	Zakely, 601
Marengo Ave.
Meeting: twice a yr. Amer. Slov. Club
OFFICERS OF S.W.U. BRANCHES — 1969
No. 52, HIBBING, (Kltzville) MINN. 55746 Pres.: Jos. Oswald. 330 - 2nd St, Hibblng. Sec'y & Treas.: Rose Chlodi, 312 4th St. Meetings: 1st Wed.. Little Grove Club Rm.
No. 54, WARREN, OHIO 44484 Pres.: Rose Racher, 2205 Burton St.
Sec’y. and Treas.: Joanne Ponikvar, 1040 Meadowbrook S.E.
Meeting: 3rd Tues. every other mo. Amer. Legion Hall
No. 55, GIRARD, OHIO 44420 l>res: Barbara Umeck, 19 Harmon St., Niles, 44446 Secy & Treas: Matilda Cigoile, 1537 Greenwood. Girard Meetings: Second Thursday, S.N.D.
No. 56, HIBBING, MINN. 55746 Pres.: Anne Satovich, 3414 W. 4th St. Sec’y.: Mary Meadows, 1410 - 15th Ave. E. Treas.: Mary Drobnick, 3609 W. 4th Ave. Meetings: 2nd Tues., Assumption Hall.
No. 57, NILES, OHIO 44446 Pres.: Frances Yerman, 2110 Robbins Ave. Secy: Virginia Zevkovich, 70 Chestnut St., Girard 44420 Treas: Mary Strah, RFD, Box 286, Mineral Ridge, 44440 .Meetings: 2nd Tues. Pres. Home
No. 59, BURGETTSTOWN, PA. 15021
Pres.: Frances Korošec, Main St.
Sec’y.: Virginia Bendich, Main St. Treas.: Margaret Godish, 1 E. Market St. Meetings: 1st Tues. at Slovenian Home.
No. 61, BRADDOCK, PA. 15104 Pres.: Johanna Chesnik, 1223 Milton St. Secy: Pauline Stolec, 2019 Monroe. Pittsburgh, 15218 Treas.: Jennie Novosel, 901 Greensburg Pike, E. Pittsburgh.
Meetings: Second Sunday, Croat. Home.
No. 62, CONNEAUT, OHIO 44030 Pres.: Mary Jane Dello, 612 Detroit St. .Sec’y & Treas.: Anna Mundi, 431 16th St. Meetings: 1st Sat. Treas. Home
No. 63, DENVER, COLO. 80216 I'res.: Ellen Stefanski, 7167 Huron St., Denver, 80229 Sec’y & Treas.: Mary Musich, 623 E. 17 Ave.
Treas: Cecilia Kreiling, 4939 Washington Meetings: 4th Sun. Slov. Home
No. 64, KANSAS CITY, KANS. 66101 Pres.: Antonia Kostelec, 617 Splitlog. Sec’y.: Catherine Lastellc, 637 Orville. Treas.: Regina Cop, 317 Orchard Ave. Meetings: 3rd Sunday, Holy Family Hall.
No. 65, VIRGINIA, MINN. 55792 Pres.: Celia Simich, 805 - 8th St.. N.
•Socy & Treas: Jennie Tavchar, 710 10th St., N.
Meetings: 3rd Wed., 2 pm., Pres. Home.
No. 66, CANON CITY, COLO 81212 Pres.: Christine lvonte, 112 Catlln Ave. Secy & Treas: Helen L. McFarland, 1412 Chestnut St.
Meetings: 2nd Sunday, every 3rd month, Lodge Room, 319 Elm St.
No. 67, BESSEMER, PA. 16112 Pres: Mary Snezic, Box 47 Se’y.: Mary Percic, Box 42 Treas.: Mary Brodesko, Box 449.
Meetings: 2nd Sun. 7 P.M. Croatian Hall, Poland Ave.
No. 68, FAIRPORT HARBOR, O. 44077 Pres. Jennie Mohorčič, 924 N. St. Clair St., Painesville, 44077 Secy & Treas: Mary Grzely, 1055 N. St.
Clair, Painesville, 44077 Meetings: 3rd Sun., Amer. Slov. Club. 616 Third St., Falrport Harbor, 2:30 pm. No. 70, W. ALIQUIPPA, PA. 15001 Pres & Secy: Stella Cicconi. 104 Main Ave. Treas.: Mary Derglln, 85 Maple Ave. Meetings: Second Tuesday, 104 Main.
No. 71, STRABANE, PA. 15363 Pres: Mary Tomsic, 431 Chartlers Ave. Sec’y.: Lucille Smith, 37 Latimer.
Treas: Mary Boštjančič. 32 Latimer Ave. Meetings: 2nd Wed., KSKJ Hall. 7 pm.
No. 72, CHICAGO (Pullman), ILL. 60628
Pres: Mary Klun, 11447 Champlain Ave. Sec’y. & Treas.: Wilma Zagar, 10445 Wabash. Chicago 60628.
Meeting: 2nd Sun. every 3rd Mo. starting with Mar. Member’s homes
No. 73, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44128 (Warrensville Hts.)
Pres.: Kay Yuratovac. 19511 Sumpter Rd., Secy: Louise Epley, 20294 Emery Rd. Treas.: Agnes Walters, 24717 Emery Rd. Meetings: 1st Mon. at 22711 Vera St.
No. 74, AMBRIDGE, PA. 15003 Pres.: Mary Habich, 160 Maplewood Ave. Sec’y. & Treas.:	Stephanie	Plese,	112
Merchant St.
Meetings: Second Sunday, Slov. Audit.
No. 77, PITTSBURGH, PA. 15212
Pres: BettyAnn Murphey, 1612 Walz St. Sec’y.: Mary Chmart, 937 Haslage Ave., Spring Hill, Pittsburgh 12. Pa.
Treas.: Eliz. Conway, 1610 Walz St.
Meeting: 2nd Thurs. 6 meetings yearly.
No. 79, ENUMCLAW, WASH.. 98022 Pres.: Mary Mihelick, 1730 Hillcrest Secy & Treas: Anna Anderson, 409 Rainier Ave.
Meetings: 2nd Sun. member’s homes
No. 80, MOON RUN, PA. 15136
Pres: Ann Petanovich, Box 448, RD 5, Pittsburgh 15205 Sec’y.: Mary Christian, RFD 1, Box 57.
McKees Rocks, Pa.
Treas.: Josephine Pogachnick, Box 171. Meetings: First Thursday, Miners Hall.
No. 81, KEEWATIN, MINN. 55753 Pros: Mary Ann Brletich Secy: Anna General Prebeck Treas: Mary L. Marolt Meeting: 3rd Wed. Member’s homes
No. 83, CROSBY, MINN. 56441
Pres: Frances Vidmar, 20 — 4th St., N.W. Secy: Louise Puchreiter, 403 4th St., N.E. Treas.: Mary Deblock, Box 12, Riverton. Meetings: 1st Mon. member's homes
No. 84, RIDGEWOOD, N.Y. 11227 (New York City)
Pres: Angela Voje, 1825 Woodbine St. Secy & Treas: Christine Kepic, 84-36 63rd Rd., Rego Pk„ 11379 Treas.: Pauline Kralj, 6901 - 66 PI., Glendale. L.I., N.Y.
Meeting: Approx 4 times yr. Wintergar-den Inn, Ridgewood
No. 85, DEPUE, ILL. 61322
Pres: Mary Stupar, Box 241 Secy: Mrs. Mary Jermene, Box 205 Treas: Miss Mary Jermene, Box 205 Meetings: 3rd Sun. S.N.Di 2 P.M.
No. 86, NASHWAUK, MINN. 55769 Pres.: Mary Zakrajšek, 602 2nd St.
Secy: Kate Stimac, 3 Central Ave.
Treas.: Christine Meyers, 225 - 4th St. Meeting: Last Tues. St. Cecilia’s Church Hall
No. 88, JOHNSTOWN, PA. 15902 Pies.: Mary Kuzma. 218 View Street. Sec’y.: Jennie Stusek, 541 Russell Ave. Treas.: Mary Zupan, 646 Forest Ave. Meetings: 2nd Wed., St. Ann’s Hall.
No. 89, OGLESBY, ILL. 61348
Pres.: Frances Megllch, 321 Maple Ave. Secy: Mary Kemz, 125 E. 3rd St.
Treas.: Sophie Frank, 311 Elm St. Meetings: 2nd Mon. 7:30 P.M. Dickinson House
No. 90, BRIDGEVILLE, PA. 15017
(PRESTO)
Pres: Sophie Sorcan, 900 Steen Rd.
Treas: Anne Sorcan, 1327 Washington Pike
Treas: Anna Sorcan, Kirwan Hts., Bridge-vllle
Meetings: 3rd Sun. 3 P.M. St. Barbara's Hall, Presto
No. 91, OAKMONT, PA. 15139
Pres: Anna Kastelic, Box 278 Sec'y.: Amalia Sorch, 409 Virginia Ave. Treas.: Anna Flisek, 721 3rd St., Oakmont. Meetings: 1st Tues. Mar., May, Sept.. Dec.
Treas. Home No. 92, CRESTED BUTTE, COLO. 81224 Pres: Myrna Krlzmanich, 508 W. Tomiclii, Gunnison, 81230 Secy: Carole McDaniels, Box 183, Crested Butte
Treas: Margaret Malenšek, R. 3, Gunnison, 81230
Meeting: 1st Sun. 7 P.M. Member's homes No. 93, BROOKLYN, N.Y. 11227 Pres: Agnes Klarich, 11644 Putnam Ave., 11221
Secy: Anna Kerkovich, 1920 Greene Ave. Treas: Helen Hodnick, 60-42 68th Rd., Meeting: 3rd Sat. Amer. Hall, 253 Irving Ave., 3 P.M.
No. 94, CANTON, OHIO 44706 Pres: Rose Maurich, 3064 Bayer Circle, Massillon, Ohio Secy: Catherine Pauline, 1201 Faircresl, SW
Meetings: Fourth Sunday.
No. 95, SO. CHICAGO, ILL. 60617
Pres: Mildred James, 38 SW Florence Rd.
RR 1, Mokena, III. 60448 SeC’y.: Mildred Poropat, 8314 Saginaw. Treas.: Helene Golich, 9633 Manistee Ave. Meeings: 1st Wed. at Croatian Hail.
No. 96, UNIVERSAL, PA. 15235 Pres: Helen Richtar, 2522 Main St. Secy.: Mary P. Klemenčič, 3401 Clements Rd., Plum Boro, Pgh., Pa. 15239. Treas.: Mary E. Oblock, R.D. 1. 668 Center Rd.. Plum Boro. Pgh., Pa-Meeting : 2nd Sun. 2 PM., Mar. Jun. Aug. Oct. & Dec. Slovene Hall, Center, Pa. No. 97, CAIRN BROOK, PA. 15924 Pres.: Nancy Satkovich, Box 6.
Sec'y. and Treas.: Mary Satkovich, Box 125. 3rd St.
Meetings: 2nd Sun., secy's home. 2 pm.
No. 99, ELMHURST, ILL. 60126 Pres.: Victoria Volk, 243 Larch Ave. Sec'y.: Mary Podgornik, 148 Maple. Treas.: Mary Rebek, 248 Larch Ave. Meetings: 1st Sunday, Members' homes.
No. 100, FONTANA, CALIF. 92335 Pres: Jean Kurilich, 9415 Acacia Secy & Treas: Mary Omaits, 9527 Juniper. Apt. 2
Meetings: 1st Thurs.. K.S.K.J. Hall. 7 pm.
No. 101, BEDFORD HTS., OHIO Pres.: Betty Matjaslc. 24101 Aurora Rd. Sec’y.: Dorothy Kastelllc, 6206 Joseph St., Maple Hgts.. 37.
Treas: Eliz. Mertel, 21400 Franklin. Maple Hts.
Meetings: 1st Mon. City Hall
No. 102, WILLARD, WIS. 54493
Pres: Josephine Artac, R. 1 Sec’y.-Treas.: Agnes Lesar, Rt. 1. Meeting: 3rd Sun. every 3 mos. Member's homes or Parish Center No. 103, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20016 Pres: Irene M. Planinšek, 12 S. Van Dorn St., Alexandria, Va. 22304 Secy: Mary Mejac, 4445 Butterworth PI., N.W.
Treas: Mary L. Terselic, 5506 Greystone St., Chevy Chase, Md. 20015 Meetings: 2nd Sun. St. Columba’s Hall No. 104, JOHNSTOWN, PA.
Pres.: Rose Hribar. 622 Cooper Ave. Sec’y.: Theresa Zallar, R.D. 1, Box 163. Treas.: Mary Anzelc, 1115 Virginia. Meetings:	Third Sunday, Ss. Cyril and
Methodius Hall. 2 pm.
No. 105, DETROIT, MICH. 48221 Pres.: Pauline Adamic, 16844 Griggs Ave..
Detroit 21.
Secy: Catherine Musick, 7528 Pinehurst, Dearborn 48126 Treas: Alice Sheets, 17311 Millar Rd., Mt.
Clemens, 48043 Meetings: At members’ homes. 3rd Sun.
No. 106, MEADOWLANDS, PA. 15347 Pres: Josephine Jacobs Secy: Catherine Hofler, Box 197 Treas.: Anna Pavelio.
Meetings: Third Thursday, Church Hall.
Br.
1
2
g
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
45
4G
47
49
50
51
52
54
55
56
57
59
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
70
71
72
73
74
77
79
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FEBRUARY, 1969 POROČILO ZA MESEC FEBRUAR 1969
Assessments
$ 97.80 204.45 155.70
45.95 54.80 19.50
139.50 71.65
55.15
143.95
105.60
73.70 82.75 58.00
144.95
63.10
18.70
106.40
74.45 346.15
42.20
42.95
11.60
88.90
72.45 118.10
18.50
31.90
46.85
20.20
54.95
85.55
22.95
81.15
21.55
14.45 54.92
125.35
7.25
30.60
34.10
31.55
41.55
37.95
32.40
103.80
21.30 32.40
39.55
57.25
10.20
60.20
25.50
53.85
8.30
167
352
271
13
105
107
97 48 30
322 174 110 290 212 133 157 121
323 116
19
224
147
648
98 53 76 28
6
93
122
195
36
55
24
127
45
104
212
47
139
47
30 107
33
189
15
52
65
64
96
64
31 8
28
98
47
49
57
69
60
14
116
26
109
32 51 31 21
s Jrs.	Br.	Assessments	Adults Jrs.	
58	81	15.40	30	—
162 163	83 84	10.35 25.45	21 58	3
	85	18.20	39	2
— a	86	24.80	22	— b
25 a	88	17.00	43	10
8	89	33.10	76	23
67	90	21.55	46	21
	91	33.00	53	12
	92	17.80	28	2
2	93	—	59	1
31	94	—	15	7
48	95	108.35	175	23
20	96	23.25	47	—
30	97	8.30	17	—
13	99	6.20	16	—
81	100	26.75	45	9
78	101	20.75	28	14
25	102	—	29	3 e
48	103	20.35	31	14
47	104	7.30	19	—
— b	105	35.30	29	6 c
54	106	14.15	22	9.
74				
				
171	Totals	$4,131.87 8,203		2,319
13	Asses.	pd for a Jaii; b	Feb.	Mar.;
3	c Jan.	Feb.; d Feb. Mar.	Apr. i	e Dec.
9	Assessments		$4131.87	
5	Rent			165.00
28 b	Interests		1,653.17	
92 139	Total	Income	$5,950.04	
6				
40
3
9
3
32
72
12
5
33
—	a 99
18
42
5
10
35
2	b
—	a
23	c
—	a
24
23
9 a 18
3	a
24
72 1 a 32
20 d
flSESMENT in izplačila
Članice bo deležne vseh pravic ln ugodnosti, ki jih organizacija po možnosti deli. Za umrle članice Zveza skrbi na sledeči način:
a) Potom svojih podružnic poskrbi za dostojen pogreb.
b) Za pokritje stroškov pogreba Zveza plača sledeče vsote:
Razred A: $25 za umrlo od pristopa do dveh let včlanjenja ln $100 za članico, ki je bila včlanjena nad dve leti.
Razred B: $50 za umrlo članico, od časa pristopa do dveh let včlanjenja. Za umrle, ki so bile članice Zveze nad dve leti, se plačajo sledeče vsote:
$300 za one, ki so v ta razred pristopile med 14. in 30. letom;
$250 za one, ki so v ta razred pristopile med 31. ln 40. letom;
$200 za one, ki so v ta raared pristopile med 41. in 45. letom;
$150 za one, ki so v ta razred pristopile med 46 in 56 letom.
$100 za one, ki so pristopile med 56 tn 60 letom.
V razred A se sprejema Slanice od 14 do 50 let. V razred B od 14 do 60 let starosti.
From the Director of Youth
DEAR JUNIORS:
Wondering — wondering — what will you do with yourself this summer? Why not think of something for this vacation time to bring your friends in the Slovenian Women’s Union some activity together? There will be much time on your hands when out of school and there are many things that Interest, you, I know.
Let me tell you about our boys and girls in Cleveland. On April 26th the bowlers had their last game for the season. Then we had a lunch for them at the Tasty Resturant. Trophies were given to the best bowlers and In first place was Danny Cooke, Marty Sudar, Frank Markovič and John Vegal. High Game went to Carol Cooke with 186 pins! High Average was 125 bowled by Joanne Dodante and High Series wento to Cheryl Panko with 495.
So you see, these children are enjoying their bowling. We had 40 bowlers this year. I am sure there is someone reading this column that wishes he or she could be in such a bowling league. Well, if so, talk to your branch officers and see what can be arranged for you. Try it for next season, in the fall. We will start again in September but at a new spot which will be more satisfactory to all.
May you all enjoy your vacations and a Happy Birthday to all Juniors who will be having them this summer! God bless you.
Mary Bostian
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From the Reign of the Sacred Heart:
Here are some famous fathers and their famous sons? Can you match them?
(Answers on next page)
Fathers	Sons
1. Abraham	a. Solomon
2. Elimelech	b. John the Baptist
3. Saul	c. Abel
4. Adam	d. Mahlen
5. Zacharias	e. Samuel
6. David	f. Joseph
7. Elkanah	g. David
8. Isaac	h. Jonathan
9. Jacob	i. Jacob
10. Jesse	j. Isaac
11. Solomon	k. Ham
12. Enoch	I. Rehoboam
13. Noah	m. Methuselah A gift for Father for his car:
Use road maps to cover a sturdy gift box or basket-type tomato box. Pack in it a car cleaner-pollsh, a bottle of creamy clean-up wax for the plastic or leather upholstery and a can of chrome cleanser. Include a yard of cheesecloth or a special car polishing cloth. For a really special gift, add a whisk broom, sponge, windshield frost scraper, flashlight, etc.
JUNIOR’S CORNER
HI BOYS AND GIRLS!
“A prayer that God may bless you
And walk along beside you . . .
was one of ruany wishes extended to our loving daughter who received her Academy diploma this month.
Graduation ceremonies were the culmination of 'a busy four-years of hard work and fun, a source of joy and tears, and an inspiration to “reach the unreachable star”, realizing that tomorrow’s world depends on what we do today and “knowing that here on earth God’s work must truly be our own.”
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Prom the United States Government Printing Office came this "History of the Pledge”:
The original author of the pledge was Franjis Bellamy, who was born at Mount Morris, New York, May 15, 1855, and died August 28, 1931. He was ordained in 1879 at the Baptist church in Little Falls, New York. The pledge he wrote was first used at the dedication of the World’s Fair Grounds in Chicago on October 21, 1892, the four hundreth anniversary of the discovery of America, and has been recited from that day to this, with some changes, by school children throughout our land. Reverend Bellamy’s original wording was altered slightly by the First and Second National Flag Conferences in 1923 and 1924 and his work was officially designated as the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by Public Law 287, Seventy-ninth Congress, approved December 28, 1945. On June 14, Flag Bay, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed into law House Joint Resolution 243, introduced by Representative Louis C. Rabout of Michigan, which added to the Pledge of Allegiance the compelling and meaningful words “under God”.
The song “Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag”, composed by Irving Caesar, ASCAP, at the request of Representative Louis C. Rabaut, was sung for the first time on the floor of the House of Representatives on Flag Day, June 14, 1955, by the official Air Force choral group, the “Singing Sergeants”, under the direction of Captain Robert L. Landers, AFRES, in Special Flag Day ceremonies.
When you say: “I pledge allegiance to the flag, to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands! One Nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.”
Your right hand is placed over your heart.
There are four other occasions for Placing your right hand over your heart,2 by which the flag is saluted. They are:
“Pledge of Allegiance”
“I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic fok1 which it stands, One Nation under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.”
The moment the flag passes in front of you in a parade; From the moment a flag starts being raised up a pole until it reaches the top; From the moment a flag starts to be lowered on a pole until both claps are in the hands of the color bearer; When the flag is present and ‘‘The Star-Spangled Banner” is played. If you sing, stand at attention.
Public Law 829 tells civilians how to display and use the flag of the United States of America. The code is as follows:
The flag should be displayed only from sunrise to sunset. It should be raised quickly and lowered slowly. It should not. be displayed in bad weather.
When flags of two or more nations are displayed, they must be flown from the separate poles of the same height. The flags should be the same size.
When the American flag is hung against the wall, the blue field should be uppermost and to the flag’s own right. When hung across a street, the flag’s blue field must be north or east.
The flag should never be used as a drapery or cover except at a funeral. No object should ever be placed on the flag. It should not be allowed to touch the floor or ground.
An old flag should be destroyed, preferably by burning.
I do hope the above rules will be well-remembered by all of you. Thus you may be able to inform or help when a flag or salute question arises. As a parent, I too, tend to forget and
I appreciate my youngster’s memory on Flag etiquette.
Unknown is the author who wrote "What is a Father?”—a dedication to all fathers:
A father is someone who is forced to endure childbirth without anesthetic. Fathers usually growl when they feel good and laugh very loud when they’re scared half to death. A father never feels entirely worthy of the worship in his children’s eyes. But he keeps trying to be the hero his daughter thinks he is . . . the man his son believes him to be.
Fathers grow old faster than other people. Because they, in other wars, have to stand at the train station and wave goodbye to a son in uniform. And while mothers cry where it shows, fathers have to stand and beam outside—and die inside.
Fathers are men who give daughters away to other men who aren’t nearly good enough ... so then can have children who are smarter than anybody’s.
Fathers fight dragons almost daily. They hurry away from the breakfast table ... off to the arena which is sometimes called an office or workshop. There they tackle the obstacles that stand in their way . . . schedules, hard work, and occasionally, the boss. They never quite win the fight but they never give up.
I don’t know where fathers go after life, but I’ve an idea that a father doesn’t just sit on a cloud waiting for the girl he’s loved and the children she bore. He’ll be busy there, too . . . repairing the stairs, oiling the gates, improving the streets, smoothing the way.
Please, Lord, bless our daddies.
Your friend,	REGINA
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Meeting at lunch two businessmen began to talk about world problems, high taxes, the cost-of-living, the population explosion, and finally about their own families.
“I have six boys,” one of them said proudly.
“That’s a nice family,” sighed the other man. “I wish to heaven I had six children.”
“Don’t you have any children?” the proud father asked with a touch of sympathy in his voice.
"Oh, yes,” sighed the second man. “I have twelve.”
Answers:
1—j; 2—d; 3—h; 4—e; 5—b; (i—a; 7—e; 8—1; 9—f; 10--g; 11—1; 12—m; 13—k.
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