JUVENILE SECTION OF "NAPREDEK" CLEVELAND, OHIO, AUGUST 21, 1940 IF YOU WERE BUSY By MICHAEL VRHOVNIK, Director of Vrtec and English Speaking Lodges If you were busy being glad And cheering people who are sad, Although your heart might ache a bit, You’d soon forget to notice it. If you were busy being true To what you know you ought to do, You’d be so busy you’d forget The blunders of the folks you’ve met. Anony— :Jt # H* CHALLENGER JRS. WIN SOFTBALL CHAMPION - SH1P Hail to the new SSPZ Junior National Softball Champions, the Challenger Vrtec of Stra- bane, Penna! They’re just a team of little fellows, excepting their catcher—you’d hardly sus- pect them of being great ball- players, but my how they tossed that bali around—how they hit and fielded! Their teamwork and fighting špirit was superb! Ali those reasons added to- gether, gave them a hard- fought and well-earned victory over another great team, and worthy defenders of the Vrtec Championship, the Jugoslavs of Indianapolis at Bridgeville on August llth! Perhaps, a lit¬ tle over-confidence, and a criti- cal error or twO, had much to do with their dotvnfall in the National Meet, but we cannot overi ook the fact that they were outhit and outscored, and that’s what counts in every bali game. To the victors and the victims, CONGRATULATIONS on your very fine game and your all- around good sportsmanship! You played like real fraternal- ists throughout nine innings of play on the friendliest terms, knowing ali the while that one team eventually would be the loser. Sincerest congratulations to both teams and we hope you’re back again next year. * * * \VASTE NOT YOUR VACA- TION TIME Summer is fast slipping away and before we realize it, school- bells will be ringing again and there will be a mad scramble for mislaid books, papers, pen- cils and rulers. But there is stili time enough for ali the things you Vrtec members planned to do, don’t ivaste ang of that precious time. It will make you feel just twice as good to go back to your studies, refreshed and knowing that you really ac- complished something during your vacation. Learn to play a game or two, for example, volley-ball, ping- pong, tennis, softball, etc. Bet- ter yet, learn to swim. S\vim- ming is recommended as the best all-around exereise for the complete development of ali the muscles. It will give you a great- er sense of security when in deep water, swimming or boat- ing, in that it will prepare you to take čare of yourself and to keep cool should some danger befall you or your friends. Once you have learned to swim well, it would be wise then to have someone, versed in the funda- mentals of life saving, to teach you the various holds necessary in saving people from drown- ing, for one never knows when an emergency will arise de- manding such Service. Summer vacation offers not only opportunity to play but, also, work; a chance to earn a little spending money of your own. Inquire about the job of keeping one or two of your neighbors’ lawns in good condi- tion during the summer or while they are away on trips or vaca- tions. A paper route or selling magazines is another way of adding to your practical experi- ence, or you might make an agreement with your older brothers and sisters to keep their white shoes cleaned, or run errands for neighbors who haven’t children of their own to do it for them—ali this, of course, for a nominal sum . . . I remember, very distinctly, my boyhood days — I peddled papers from house to house, col- lected old rags, iron, bottles and newspapers, mowed the grass on a cemetery for three summers in a row, and \vhen school opened, took čare of the sweeping of the halls and side- \valks, started the furnace fires and kept them going the rest of the day, carried out the ashes, etc. . . . There was hardly ever a dull moment. However, whatever you do, I hope you make good use of your time during your vacation. Whether it be \vork or play, go at it \vith real enthusiasm and determination to the end that the results obtained ivill be the verg best of gour ability. I’m sure, if you follow such a code, it is bound to leave a most val- uable and worthwhile impres- sion on your character make-up as a man or woman. And re¬ member this: When you’re grown-up “on your own,” you’ll be lucky to have two weeks va¬ cation. Compare that with the Avonderful TWO and ONE- HALF or THREE MONTHS you are enjoying now! * * * FORGET NOT YOUR VRTEC ACTIVITIES And say, by the way, summer vacations don’t excuse you from attending Vrtec meetings unless you’re sick or are a\vay from home on a trip. Neither does it excuse you from paying your assesments when due, or from participating in social and ath- letic functions and activities, or vvriting occasionally for the Vr¬ tec Section. It is suggested, how§ver, because it usually is too warm indoors in the sum- mertime, that meetings be held outdoors whenever it can, con- veniently, be arranged; per¬ haps, on some member’s lawn, a nearby park or grove, or even a beach. Let’s make the Vrtec meeting a time and plače for fun as well as work, but most- ly fun. It is important to the life of everg bog and girl to be¬ ton g to an antive fraternal-social group, and through such mem- bership become an essential link in the development of a more active and aggressive commu- nitg and organizational špirit for the general ivelfare of ali concerned. To accomplish angthing ivell, one must trg to live up to a code of principles, or resolutions, or a set of rules. Let us start ivith the folloiving ... 7 SHALL — 1. Attend Vrtec meeting reg- ularlg. 2. Pag mg dues before the last dag of each month. 3. Make everg effort to get mg friends to join. 4. Suggest ideas for socials, sports, hobbies, etc. 5. Write occasional articles for the Vrtec Section. 6. Cooperate alicags ivith the officers and members. 7. Be logal to the Vrtec and the SSPZ. 8. Be honest and plag fair at. ali times. I 9. Praise often and be slom to criticise. > 10. Be helpful to mg felloiv- members and guard their healtK and mine. i 11. Publicize our activitieš, ivherever I go. > 12. Endeavor to make mg Vr* tec the most active and the best bogs’ and girl s’ group in mg communitg. # ❖ >i« LOOK TO THE FUTURE AND. PLAN A number of very important holidays are on their way, set aside for celebration, and to rest our minds and limbs from daily schedules of work . .. Early in SEPTEMBER, wo have LABOR DAY which falls on the second day of the month, a holiday which, as a boy, I oft¬ en \vondered why it \vas named LABOR DAY since only those, \vho MUST, work ... ‘j OCTOBER brings COLUM- BUS DAY and, oh, yes—HAL- LOWE’EN! The latter I’m sure, gives you many ideas right off! the bat, for what boy or girl does not thrill at the thought of spooks, ghost stories, pumpkin' pies and faces, cider, nuts, ap- ples, etc.... jj • NOVEMBER llth is AR- MISTICE DAY, \vhich doesn’t mean much since we have an¬ other gfeat war going on across the ocean, but THANKSGIV- ING DAY, and maybe two of them in some states, does re- call many gay times in the pastv and it, too, can be occasion for: keen celebration ... But DECEMBER is tho month of ali months, for iti brings to us CHRISTMAS DAYj with ali its cheer and joy, its packages and boxes of gifts, tables laden \vith goodies and so many happy memories of past parties, programs, etc . .. Need I remind you more? Need you be told to keep these holidays in mind and to begin to lay your plans NOW? Then, to work ali of you! — Arrange a notablc program for each holiday oc¬ casion! ~ —Directc ij S3*?ction o/ "JVap« ^TT. -.-T\ V; l1 ■' • f s«*******x***se*xis***sa»«*sore*****3»s*s***3B^^ BALKAN Jtmm Ambridge, Pa. — Our last meeting, held in June, was at- tended by a surprisingly large number o’f members. That is, in comparison \vith the usual at- tendance. Perhaps with the new feature at our meetings this attendance shall be continued. The new feature I speak of is none other than Bank-Nite. This method attracts many vic- tims to movies; I hope it will succeed in luring our members to attend the Comet meetings. Didn’t we have a grand time after the meeting? The Fifth Anniversary of our Vrtec was a success beyond a shadow of a doubt. Let me remind you of a few games we played. First of ali we were scholar- ly, and answered questions in the form of a Professor Quiz contest. The person who came out on top was Margaret Tek- star. The second plače result- ed in a tie, held by Mary Yan- char and Marion Vlasic. The male team, Charles Grosdeck and Louis Rosenburger were close behind. The program after this was composed of races, other con- tests and an Amateur Hour. When the noise grew too loud Agnes Tekstar and Frances Ro¬ senburger, who were in charge, demanded silence. When they could be heard they announced that refreshments were going to be served. That started a scramble for the tables, not to mention the noise that almost blew the rodi off. Soon everyone was too busy eating to make much noise. Then came the good-byes. Thus ended our Anniversary Party and last, but not least, our monthly meeting. Don’t forget to find out through the Vrtec section when the next meeting will be held. Jane Gašperšič, ] 1 Vrtec 44. Ambridge, Pa. — First of ali I want to take this opportunity to thank the contest judges for the dollar that I have received for my recent contributions to the Vrtec section of the “Na¬ predek.” It was greatly appre- ciated! The Sygan Vrtec No. 72 will certainly miss Julie Kramzer, now that she has been transfer- red to the adult lodge. She was an excellent secretary and a very active member of her Vr¬ tec. I will miss reading her very interesting articles in the Vr¬ tec section of the “Napredek.” I enjoyed reading every article that this charming Sygan Vr¬ tec secretary contributed to the ■“Napredek.” Here’s \vishing you ali the lučk, happiness, and suc¬ cess forever, Julia! This month the following “Comets” are celebrating their birthdays: Joseph Grguras, Melvyn Balisky, Robert Toma- zeski, Frances Rosenburger and yours truly. The “Comets” ex- tend their best wishes for a very “Happy Birthday!” Louis Uhernik was home from the C. C. C. Čamp over the Fourth of July. The Comets were glad to see him. Leonard Anderson seems to enjoy his stay in Ambridge. Mrs. Mary Anderson, his moth- er, is also visiting her family. We hope that she is finding her stay in Ambridge very pleas- ant. Ignazio Bova, a member of our Vrtec has gone to the C. C. C. Čamp. The Comets will cer- tainly miss him. We hope that he will not forget the Comets! Anne and Frank Gačnik of Cleveland have been visiting in Ambridge. Mr. Gačnik, their dad, also spent a few days with his friends in Ambridge. We ali hope that they enjoyed their stay out here. Our faithful president, Fran¬ ces Rosenberger also celebrated her birthday on August 20. Yes, our charming president is now sweet sixteen. I wish her ali the lučk and success in the years to come! The “Rožmarin” Slo vene Singing Society of Ambridge is progressing nicely. This group has attended quite a number of affairs in various towns. May the “Rožmarin” group. continue progressing! The Comets’ monthly meet¬ ing will be held on Thursday, August 29 at 7:30 p. m. Please be sure to attend this meeting. There will probabIy be a Professor Quiz program after the meeting and games will be played. We’ll be looking for you members, so please don’t dis- appoint the officers. Show us that you really are interested in your Vrtec. Don’t forget the date and time of the monthly meeting, August 29 at 7:30 p. m. sharp!! I haven’t much to write about this month, so I’ll have to make this article short. I hope to have more to write about next month. ITI close with best wishes to ali the Vrtec members. Agnes Tekstar, Sec’y Vrtec 44. »S. ',3S»«3t«KSS«3e3SS£3SSS36«t3S3S3S3£SeS3S3£S«S3SSt383S3S3£SS»3i!< Wis. — Dear and everlasting support of our MY ISLAND Far out in the midst of an ocean, lies an island. It rises like an uncut diamond in the sea. Like an oasis in a desert. A beach of white sand, warm- ed by a tropical sun, encircles the island. A carpet of soft, velvety green grass is grovving to meet the edge of the sandy beach. The sand and grass urg- ed me to tarry and invited me to explore the beauties that laid hidden in the interior. A screen of slender, grace- ful palm trees vieled the mys- teries that Nature ha d planted in the heart of the isle. Once past the fringe of birches, I was enclosed by a woodland, cool and restful. Trees stretch- Milwaukee, members of our Vrtec family: The months roli by so speedi- ly. By ali counts of time we are in the midst of summer and vacation time — “the good old summer time.” Well, do you stili remember the awful heat we’ve had in the last day of July? About 103 in the shade and it lasted about 9 days here in Milwaukee. I didn’t take off from school yet; no vacation for me. I am stili trundling books to and from dear old high school, taking advance work; just my hunger for a few credits. A brief report telling you that the ice cream social of our Vrtec 33 was a huge suc¬ cess. I wish to thank the Ju- nior All-Stars of the SNPJ for their co-operation. Also our very special gratitude to the adult members of the “Balkan”, for their generous spending of money and their never failing turnout and support on every occasion, whenever our Vrtec has any activities, to benefit our treasury. Our thanks to Sis. Sophie, the administratrix, for her hard work and devotion to us. Thanks to brother (Uncle) Johnny Marn for his devotion ed their leafy branches to the sky overhead. The sky in itself was as beau- tiful as it had never been be- fore. It stretched for miles, a clear blue, broken only by a few fleecy white clouds. In the horizon it melted into the sea that was almost stili. The sun čast a golden haze on every- thing within the reach of its rays. In the cool depth of the wbod- land it was cool and green. Brush and fern covered the ground, wild flowers threw their fragrance into the air.The birds ali lifted their voices in¬ to a symphony that no other human can ever equal. On and on I wandered, drop- ping a čare or worry with each footstep. Soon I was soothed and calm once more. My step was more firm, my heart hap- pier, my eyes brighter. Nature does wonders for the body that is weary, the soul that is sick. On this isle, so lonely in its isolations, I found refuge from turmoil of the speed and noise of the world. As I retraced my steps I re- gretted the day when I must share my island with my fel- low men. I would keep it to my- self as long as possible, but it’s discovery was inevitable. When that time came, it would no longer be soothing and peace- ful. The wealthy will have tum- ed it into a gay, noisy, color- ful playground. Until then, I alone would own it — and af¬ ter, it will always be my oasis when I become tired and dreary. Jane Gašperšič. Vrtec. He brought home from the lOth regular convention in Cleveland a fine souvenir, for &very member of our Vrtec. Vrtec members, please attend your Vrtec meetings. I and my whole family had a pleasant surprise which we the least expected. My Uncle and Aunt with three other per- sons came for a visit from the State of my birth, Colorado, and we enjoyed their visit here for a whole week, whereupon they departed for Minnesota and from there for home. So long and I hope to see our Juvenile Vrtec paper filled with articles and reports from boy and girl members from the four corners of our USA. Fraternally yours, Marie Ermence, Vrtec 33 Milwaukee, Wis. — Dear brothers and sisters: The ice cream social of our Vrtec 33 held July 20th at Stampfel’s lawn was fairly successful. It is just too bad that so many of our own Vrtec members were absent, but a big group of Jun- ior Allstar youngsters of the SNPJ came to our party with some of their parents and su- pervisors. And there too were, of course, the good members of oqr own parent lodge, the “Bal- kans.” Brother Gordan Zelinski who played the saxophone and Rudy Smole with his accordion were doing a fine j ob of musical en- tertainment, and also Tommy Leskoshek, our accordion wi2- ard, played some beautiful pieces too. The girls did sing¬ ing, lawn dancing and served refreshments to the guests. Every Vrtec member was to do some work or was given some part at the ice cream social that evening. Of course our admin- istratrix, Sophie, worked the hardest, had her hands full su- pervising the whole affair. Well, I thought that for my part of amusement I would show a few tricks with my new wax mouse, Oscar. In the semi- darkness my wax mouse would crawl up my arm, and if placed on the table it would come run- ning towards me. Those that didn’t know the trick wanted to see and try to make the mouse perform for them too, but it didn’t work. Those \vho were wise to the trick laughed very much at the expense of the puzzled ones. Brothers Bernik, Perko, Mrs. Maren and Peritz, if \ve meet next year at another ice cream social Pil explain you the trick if you haven’t discovered it be- fore then. Well, a good time was had by young and old and it lasted till past midnight. Thanks to one and ali for Corn¬ ing and helping us Vrtec mem¬ bers out. Edward Ermenc, Mountaineers • — Pierce, W. Va. — Here I am back again giving a report of our annual picnic which was held on July 21. As was always said “To ha ve success we must have cooper- ation,” and we had cooperation so that spells S-U-C-C-E-S-S to our annual picnic. At 9 a. m. about fifty mem- bers piled on the truck and off we went for a good time to Horse Shoe Park. What fun it was to ride around those curves but ali too soon that fun was ended — we were at Horse Shoe Park. A few of the members ran down to the swimming hole, but they were disappointed be- cause you couldn’t go in until one o’clock. There was another attraction — that was none other than the good old softball game. I stili think the girls are better than the boys. Do you agree, girls? Looking around you saw Bro. Joe Fortini vvorking away pre- paring for dinner. Joe, you cer- tainly did good at your work, and you deserve a hearty “thanks.” Also “thanks” to the girls that prepared the delici- ous food and served. At one o’clock everybody was at the swimming pool. It sure was fun, wasn’t it, members? The little children seemed to be enjoying themselves more than the larger ones. Although, I’m sure the bigger members had a swell time. Quite a number of senior lodge members and parents of the Vrtec members were there to enjoy themselves for the day. I want to thank the parents who came in cars to bring the younger “tots.” At 4 p. m. supper was serv¬ ed. Swimming sure gives you an appetite! Once again I want to say the food was delicious. Time soon came for us to load on the truck and depart for home. The members sang ali the way home and talked of the grand time they had. The reminiscence of our pic¬ nic will always make me think of the wonderful time we ali had on our annual Vrtec picnic. Mary Klevisher, Treas. Vrtec 140. THE UNFORGETTABLE AUGUST 11 Once again I had the pleas- ure of attending another grand affair of the SSPZ. This affair was the second SSPZ Day and the Eighth National Softball Tournament which was held in Bridgeville, Pa. Early Sunday morning I left Pittsburgh to attend the gala affair. After doing quite a bit of asking, I finally found Mc- Laughlin Road. I spent the en- tire morning with Ella Yuvan- cic — believe me, a one grand girl she is. After dinner we started for the bali park where the soft¬ ball games were being played. We saw the crowd leaving the CHAMPIONS If you would be a Champion In sports or anywhere, You’ll have to play the best you can— Play hard but always fair. You’ll have tp give the best you’ve got; That will be none too good; It’s hard, you know, to be a champ; You could though if you would. The boy attaining worthy goals Has paid his righfful fare; And ali throughout his winning climb He’s battled on the square. A Iad must fight to reach the top— Must work and do and dare; The weaklings quit along the way, Before arriving there. But oh the joy he knows at last; A joy that’s sweet and rare, Because he’s struggled long and hard, And always on the square. Mai'y Klevisher. field so we started for the St. Georges’ Grove where the, pic¬ nic was being held. At first there were very few people at the grove, but soon the crowd began to pour in. It was at the grove that I met that very niče personality, Cla- ra Kvartich, the Klarich twins from Indianapolis, Tootsie Zur- man, William Davis and many others. I was also very glad to see our juvenile director, Mike Vrhovnik, Vatro Grili, Frankie Dolinar, Mrs. Julia Kramzer, Johnnie Ahačič and Mr. Tek- star, administrator of the Am- bridge Comets. I was looking ali around for Julie Kramzer but I just cou!dn’t find her. Where were you keeping yourself, Ju¬ lie? I want to congratulate the Challenger Juniors and Am- bridge boys for winning the ju- nior and senior softball tour¬ nament. The Slovene Swing Kings fin¬ ali arrived and the people were heading for the dance hali. The mušic was wonderful and every- body had a wonderful time. Ali too soon the time came for us to depart for home. I want to congratulate the committee that worked so hard to make this second SSPZ day a grand success. Ih conclusion I want to thank Ella Yuvancic for showing me a grand time while in Bridge¬ ville. Mary Klevisher Vrtec 140 NEWSETTES We’re back again with more gossip about the picnic and the Vrtec members. Junior “Oscar” Carrico has proven to be a good pitcher. You did grand on our picnic! Jean Rhodes seemed to be en- joying herself very much at the picnic. The rain didn’t bother her any. Attention Cleveland Vrtec Lodges Ali members of Outlookers, Spartan Jrs., and Concordian Jrs. are invited to attend an outing to be held Saturday, Au- gust 31st at Pintar’s Farm. The • outing will be held by the United Lodges. Spartanš and Concordians will meet in front of Slovene National Home on St. Clair Ave. A truck will leave at 1 o’clock in the afternoon. Please be on time as a stop will be made at Workingmen’s Home on Water- loo for the Outlookers. There will be baseball, games with prizes, and refreshments. Come on Vrtec members, here is your chance to get acquaint- ed with each other. A good time is in store for ali. Be sure to attend! Marge Jeric Joan and Johnnie Panther said they had a wonderful time at the picnic. It certainly did look like it! Virginia Kavčič was once again seen walking around with that same fellovv. Nice going, Virginia! Andy Keller certainly did miss his bicycle. Why didn’t you bring it along? Not enough room, huh? Mary Bulick, our čute secre- tary, was having a grand time in the swimming pool. Too bad you had to be bothered so, Mary! Joe Fortini, our administra¬ tor, was always working. It’s a shame you had to work so hard, Joe. Where was Arni Pinasky on the day of our picnic? You missed a grand time, Ann! Flame Fortini, Virginia Kav¬ čič, and Mary Klevisher were the hard working girls that pre¬ pared the delicious food. Every- thing was good, girls! Frank Polantz was not seen at the picnic either. Was it the softball game in Pierce that kept you away? The Poling children visited Washington, D. C. on the day of our picnic. We missed you members! We were very glad to see Jimmy and Johnnie Mangin at our picnic. We know you boys had a niče time. Our little cowboy, Don Bell, was doing quite a bit of run- ning around at the picnic. You enjoyed yourself, didn’t you, Don? The entire Bulick family was at the picnic. That’s keeping the good old SSPZ špirit. Ali in ali, the Vrtec members that attended the picnic said they ali had a vvonderful time! Flome Fortini is now in Ne\v York City. She thinks the same as Jennie Gasser — the plače is wonderful. Mary Klevisher is vacation- ing in Pittsburgh, Pa. Also hav¬ ing a svvell time! Until we flutter around again “tweet-tweet.” Newsey and Nosey Ouv Q,uesl\OT\^ox. Wbat do you know about aui- mals? Most of us have a dog, cat, or some other pet around the house; some of you, per- haps, have chickens, rabbits, and even pigs or a co\v, if liv- ing away from crowded centers. Today’s quiz test deals \vith ani- mals, fifteen (15) questions in ali. See how many of them you can answer correctly. Get out your pencil and paper and start' writing down the ansvvers and, when you’ve completed the en¬ tire list, turn to page 4 for the correct answers to see how many you got right. Don’t look at any of the answers until you’ve g'one through the entire list of questions! Stage a con- test with your other brothers and sisters, or with your friends ... GRADE YOUR- SELF AS FOLLOWS: If you get 8 right, that means AVER- AGE; 10 is FAIR; 12 is GOOD, and ali over 12 is EXCEL- LENT. Questions 1. How many stomachs has a cow? 2. W h a t common animal washes its food before eating it? 3. Are Zebra’s stripes black on white or \vhite on black? 4. Name an animal that car- ries its young in their pouch ? 5. Are polar bears found in the north or south pole regions? 6. Does a rabbit run faster uphill or downhill ? 7. When does a fox sit on a stump ? 8. If a lion roars, \vhat does an elephant do? 9. What animal is renowned as an engineer? 10. Give femaleš of the fol- lo\ving: Buli, rooster, horse, gander. 11. Do elephants use their trunks for drinking? 12. What animals are us- ually referred to by the follo\v- ing names: Reynard, Peter, Leo and Jumbo? 13. What are the young of the following called: Frog, bear, cat and zebra-? 14. What is meant \vhen \ve say an animal hibernates? 15. What country is repre- sented by the eagle? Challenger Juniors Strabane, Pa. — Here are the results of the elimination games in Wester n Penna. The Chal¬ lenger Jrs. defeated Sygan and Bridgeville. The scores \vere Challengers 11, Sygan 10; Chal- lengers 11, Bridgeville 2. Bat- teries in first game: Davis, Zam- pan and Christy for Challeng¬ ers and Dolinar and Klemas. In the second game batteries for Challengers, Davis and Chris- ty, for Bridgeville, Naples and Anton. A Manager Challenger Jrs. Juvenile Section of ‘ ‘JSTap redek * 9 m ounmcRS' mm °A.GE 4. “Ontlookers’ Comer”, pablished u a cection of the Napredek’* Vrtec page. The Jnnior Editors are: Co-Editors: ELEANOR STER OLGA ZAUBI "Do unto others as you would h&ve them do unto you.” HEADLINE FLASHES By Olga Zaubi My, my, I guess the officers just can’t get together. Not yet have ali of them been present at the same meeting. This month it was Betty Ann Tu- shar, our vice presitient, who was absent. ¥ ¥ I wonder what happened to our administrator, Mr. Zaman, this month. A rumor was heard that he was moving. Did you ever hear of anybody moving at night. I haven’t. ¥ ¥ Elsie Pucel, the former Out- lookers administratrix, and sec- retary of the Utopians was asked to take Mr. Zaman’s plače for the evening. Maybe he did have a good reasoh after ali. ¥ ¥ Baseball, baseball, that’s ali that was heard at the last meet¬ ing. The boys have gathered a baseball team together and made up their minds that they wanted to go to the athletic meet in Bridgeville. I guess they weren’t very successful the last I heard of it was that they weren’t going. Better lučk next time boys. ¥ ¥ Imagine the secretary coming to the meeting without the minute book and without paper or pencil. I ain’t sayin’ a thing about what happened to the presidenfs gavel. VRTEC OUTING On August 31, the last Satur- day, ali the Vrteces of Cleve¬ land are going to have a com- bined outing at Pintar’s farm. Cars will transport the Out- lookers members out to the farm. We will meet in front of the SDD hali at 12:00 noon. There will be races for the members who wish to partici- pate, and a weiner roast for ali in the evening. (By evening I mean 7:00 p.m.) Don’t worry about getting home for there will be plenty of parents with cars there that will gladly take you home. (I hope.) There will be plenty o'f beer, and other refreshments for ev- erybody, so if your not doing anything on Saturday August 31, drop around and join us in some fun. Olga Zaubi CONCORDIAN MEETING Concordian Juniors regular monthly meeting will be held Tuesday August 27th in Room 2 of Slovene National Home. The meeting begins at 7:30. Be prompt. Marge Jeric Admx Vrtec 171 THE RADIO MENACE By Florence Turk I often wonder if Marconi had any perception of what a radio announcer would sound like over the air. Probably he didn’t think there would be such an imposter introduced in this new field. Alas! perhaps it is ali for the better (may he rest in peace). In my encounter with voices, and I have heard many, I don’t belive there could a more un- welcomed voice at times, than that belonging to the radio an¬ nouncer. He seems to rejoice at our suspense, and loath us when he has a short commercial. He loves to visualize us on the verge of hysteria, going half mad when he interferes in the middle of a half hour mystery. And why not, he thinks. It’s his business to advertise Thumb- nail’s Little Liver Piliš, or Crackle’s Crunchy Munchy. Aft¬ er ali his job is more important to him than whether we have to be delivered to a sanitarium, post haste. They say that radios equip- ped with a television device will be introduced on the market within a few years. Heaven for- bid! That would mean seeing as well as hearing one chuckle through his lines. In that čast, I have decided I shall keep our present radio for many years to come. Another type of radio menace is the double announcer com¬ mercial. This is a little more soothing, however, than the single one. When the first an¬ nouncer get half way through his lines, the second one blurts out “Did you say ten cents,” or some similar phrase. In this way it breaks the monotony and also, provides a laugh or two. No matter how these “favor¬ ite sons” of the ether waves try to entice me into buying their product, I always have the last laugh by buying something else. COOKING CLASS By Eleanor Ster Well girls it’s time for an¬ other lesson in cooking. What should it be this time? What! You mean to say there isn’t time. I bet you’re just afraid some one willl (not) eat it, eh! Let’s try Oatmeal “drop“ Cookies. Ingredients (stuff you put in it.) % cup sifted flour. 1 teaspoon baking powder. (excuse me while I go next door and get some.) That’s set- tled, let’s go on. l A teaspoon nut meg. 14 teaspoon salt. V 2 cup butter or something else that you have handy. 14 cup brown sugar, firmly packed. (P. S. Do not put in white just because I do.) 1 egg, well beaten, I don’t A FEW FACTS ON HAWAII By Eleanor Ster As you already know Hawaii is situated in the Pacific ocean about 2000 miles from the near- est mainland. They ,were for- merly known as the “Sandwich” islands. They serve as the “crossroads” of the Pacific. The area of the territory is 6,449 square miles and com- prises twenty islands, nine of which are inhabited. The island of Hawaii by which the group is commonly designated, constitutes nearly two-thirds o’f the entire terri- tory. But Oaku on which the Hawaiian capital is situated, is the more important island. Ali of the islands are moun- tanous and of volcanic origin. Like other Pacific islands they form the summitts of towering volcanic masses projected up from the sea bed, with steep and rocky coasts and precipices extending several miles. Sugar, pineapple, rice and cof- fee form the islands’ leading products. The largest industry is the production of sugar. Mauna Loa an active vol- cano at times, and contains on its eastern slope the famous Kilauea crater which is in fre- quent eruption and the largest active volcano in the world. Where the land does not rise up sheer, there are occasional sandy beaches, and, more fre- quently, coral reefs. I hope when you go back to school and study Hawaii you will remember these few facts. mean with a stick either. 1 cup raisins, chopped. V 3 cup milk. That’s ali I guess, oh! I forgot 1 cup oatmeal. (Mustn’t for- get that.) Sift flour once, then measure. I’ll wait. Even if weight broge the wagon down. Ready! Now throw in baking powder, nut- meg, and salt and sift together three more times. The more the merrier. Now cream the butter, add suggar gradually, and cream together until light and fluffy. Add raisins, and egg s. Add oatmeal, no, mustn’t for- get the oatmeal. Add flour, al- ternately with milk. A small amount at a time or enough not to flood it. Now “stand” on a chair and drop by teaspoons on a greased baking sheet. Bake in hot oven (400°F) 10 min. Makes as many as you want. Now 1 the lesson is over, I wouldn’t be disappointed, the saying is if you don’t succeed the first time try and try and you might succeed the last time, until then au revoir. QU E ST 10 N BOX ANSWERS 1. Four. Also true of the deer, sheep and goats. 2. The raccoon. 3. They are black on \vhite. 4. Kangaroo and oppossum are two of them. iA.ugnst 21, 1940 Progressor Juniors Bridgeville, Pa. •«-. Now that the eighth anniial SSPZ Nation¬ al softball meet is over there is nothing left except memories and souvenir pins. Šunday, Au¬ gust 11, was certainly a great day for me! I began waiting for Mitzie Klevisher wondering if she would keep her promise and come out. About eleven o’clock there was a knock on the door and sure enough it was Mitzie, with Mary Meklich, also of Pierce, and Mitzie’s cousins, Anna and Rose Struna of Mill- vale. The afternoon found us down at the picnic grounds, awaiting anxiously for a larger crowd! And soon enough the crowd ap- peared. Among the crowd, Mit¬ zie and I spied Mr. Vatro GrilL We wanted to speak to him but didn’t want to interrupt a con- - versation. Agreeing we would see him later we decided to go dancing to the Slovene Swing Kings. The mušic was wonder- ful. After we took some pictures, we again saw Mr. Grili and be¬ gan talking to him. Later we saw Mr. Vrhovnik and talked to him. Soon we spied Louis Znidersich at the hot dog stand. Gee it was grand seeing ali these people again! But where was Julia Kramzer’s hideout? We were also looking for her but couldn’t find her. She must have been in the crowd some- where for I know Julia would not stay away! The evening was a very en- joyable one! Mitzie spied Mr. Tekstar and there I met him. We began inquiring about Ag- nes, finding out she was to come out in the latter part of the evening! (Sorry we had to leave early, Agnes.) The addresses of the Supreme Board members present were followed by the presentation of trophies tto the softball champs. This was later followed by more dancing which drew a large crowd. My heartiest congratulations to Strabane Junior champs and Ambridge Senior champs. Anyone else looking for a pen pal? Here’s one! Write to me! Ella Yuvancic 921 McLaughlin Rd. Bridgeville, Pa. 5. They are in the north only. 6. Uphill, because his hind legs are longer than the fore- legs. 7. After the tree is cut do\vn. 8. It trumpets. 9. The beaver. 10. Cow, hen, mare, goose. 11. No, only to squirt water into their mouths. 12. Fox, rabbit, lion, ele- phant. 13. Tadpoles, cubs, kittens, colts. 14. It means that the animal goes into hiding and lives ali winter without food. 15. United States.