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C.. 22. jan.— isednik Truman je v svoji lanici kongresu o stanju Uni-priporočil zvišanje plač, da kupna sila ostala na visoki tki, in osvojitev programa da-ekosežnih socialnih, političnih ekonomskih reform; Naglasil s, da mora ustroj za kontrolo sn in stanarine ostati v intere-stabilizacije gospodarstva in (»prečenja inflacije. Truman je zaeno s poslanico redložil kongresu proračun za prvo fiskalno leto v povojni do-Ta predvideva potrošnjo 5,860,000,000 v fiskalnem letu. ejal je, da vidi možnost urav-lovešenja izdatkov in dohodkov prihodnjem fiskalnem letu. fojni stroški v dolarjih bodo do 9. junija prihodnjega leta zna-ili $347,000,000,000. Glavna pri-jrodla kongresu so: Ustanovitev študijskih odborov, v katerih področje naj spa-reševanje konfliktov med ielavci in delodajalci in stavk, linimalna plača, ki je sedaj 40 Mitov na uro, naj se zviša v tem na 65 centov na uro, na-iednje leto pa na 75 centov, angres naj sprejme načrt pol-uposlitve, garantira brezpo-)stno podporo za 26 tednov letu in stori korake ze odpra-rasnih in verskih, diakrimina- Ustanovitev kontrole cen za love in stare hiše in stanovanjske administracije. Vojni veterani morajo imeti prednost v za-levi dostavljanja materiala za jradnjo hiš. Raztegnitev in zboljšanje sistema socialne zaščite in zavarovanja. Federalna posojila za financiranje gradnje bolnišnic in 'dinik. Podaljšanje veljavnosti zakola za kontrolo cen in vojne ob-Mi. Gradnja federalnih projektov in posojila državam. Podaljšanje veljavnosti naborna zakona, obvezno vojaško 'cžbanje in formiranje enotnega poveljstva vseh oboroženih kil. Osvojitev programa glede kontrole atomske energije. Samovlada za Portoriko, Havajske otoke in ekonomska rehabilitacija Filipinov. Federalna pomoč državam za jradnjo šol in financiranje bojnega programa. ITruman je v poslanici izrazil pskrbljenost zaradi stavk, ki >virajo preureditev industrij za »ooukcijo civilnih potrebščin, 'amignil je, da so velike indus-trijskf korporacije odgovorne za pbruh stavk, ker se upirajo zvi-™ju plač. Očitno je imel v mi-ih korporacijo General Motors (n United State« Steel Corp. V pitvu je priznal, da organizira-r delavci tvorijo močno politič-f° 5,1 s katero mora kongre« Fjcunati. " ■ Kongres je sprejel Trumano-poslanico z mešanimi občutki, kateri kongre«niki in senator- ' M> J" pozdravili, drugi pa kri-T/»*l« (ioWvo je, da bo nasta- ■ 0s,n» kontroverza o Truma- priporočilih v obeh kontnih zbornicah. *»oroe!lu kampafijakSf* direktorja. Vaakdo izmed teh je pridobil pet ali več novihllanov. Devetnajst društev pa je doseglo aH prekoračilo svoje kvote. Kot omenja brat Vrhovnik, so agitatorji (oba spola) v prvih treh mesecih te kampanje pridobili več novih članov v oba oddelka kot pa v enaki dobi zadnjih dveh kampanj. Torej vsekakor zanimivo. (Primerjalne številke lahko vidite v njegovem poročilu v angleški sekciji.) Toda kot že omenjeno, ae morajo v prihodnjih par mesecih podvizati vaa društva, ne ttmo nekatera, če hočemo doseči Cilj—DVA TISOČ novih članov. Najboljši rekord v januarju ie do zdaj napravila Mary Prasni-kar, tajnica društva 419 v Harwicku, P«., ki je prijavila 17 novih članov za mladinski oddelek. S tem jO društvo prekoailo avojo kvoto za deset. Vsekakor priznanje! Na drugem mestu v tem mesecu ita Mike Machek at., tajnik društva 603 v Samsuli, Fla., in Josl« Močnik iz Clevelanda, članica gl. odbora in predsednica Naprednih Slovenk št. 137. Prijavila sta vsak deset novih članov in sta se aeveda oba povzpela na častno listo. Oba sta že znana agitatorja 1* prejšnjih kampanj. Društvo 476 v Salemu, Ohio, je prijavilo nadaljnjih šeat novih članov, skupaj 13 v tej kampanji. Od teh jih je tajnik Frank Hrvaftin pridobil 10, Mary Kordan, načelni ca tamkajšnjega mladinskega krožka pa 3. Če bi večina društev tako storilo, bi bili s kampanjo že danes "over the top." Br. Hrvatinu in Mary Kor-danovi torej vae priznanje! Povedati je treba, da je Salem majhno meatece, majhna naselbina. Mary Vidmar, marljiva tajnica društva 3 v Johnstovvnu, Pa., se je zopet oglasila s petimi novimi člani. V tej kampanji jih je že pridobila 12. Mary je ena izmed naših najboljših agitatoric in agitatorjev;' v zadnjih štirih kampanjah (uključivši sedanjo), je pridobila nič manj kot 145 novih članov—torej že za arednje veliko društvo. Zaalužila ai je najvišje Častno mesto, ki ga mora dati jednota tak'm agitatorjem. Pet novih članov je priglasilo tudi društvo 101 v Greensboru, Pa.; štiri je pridobil tajnik John ftkeda, enega pa Job*es Pe*|ak. Enako število nbvih članov Je prijavilo tudi društvo 381 iz hribovitega Aguilarja, Colo.; od teh je tri pridobil znani agitator Joe Kolenc (skupaj osem do sedaj), dva pa Anna Liplnski "za začetek." Po Štiri nove člane »o pridobili: Astkony Meklan (t29), Cleveland, Joseph Klun (583), Lowber, Pa., Anten Wapotlch (28), Cleveland; po tri Da Lenhart Werdlnek (20), Thoma«. W. Va„ Joeeph Flfolt (566), Cleveland. Mildred Bomestar (464). Midland. Pa., Amelia Kos (319), Cuddy, Pa., Joseph Jeft (321), Warren, O., in Louis Vari J en (191), Winfield, Pa. Vsi v tej skupini so tajniki avojlh društev. » Še dober teden in za nami bodo štiri meseci kampanje. Potem še dva meseca in sešteli bomo naše uapehe Prvi tisoč novih članov je dosežen, drugi tisoč pa Jih bo treba pridobiti do 31 marca. Število je precejšnje, toda naloga dosegljiva, ako se potrudijo tudi ona društva, ki so do zdaj bila mrtva v kampanji. Naprej do cilja —dva tisoč novih članov do zaključka marca! Domače vesti Smrt člana Sheboygan, Wis. — Po dolgi bolezni je tukaj umrl Matija Stefančlč, star 61 let in rojen v, Trnovem na Notranjskem. K ' sblvši SSPZ je pristopu 1. 1910, po združitvi na štva 42 SNPJ. civilno 16. jan. postal član dru-Pokopan je bil Leninov maze j odprt na Finskem Helsinki, Finsks. 22 Jen,—Leninov muzej, posnet po vzorcu onega v Moskvi, je bil odprt v Temperu. finakem mestu. Muzej Je odprls Finsko-ruska zveza V Temperu »ta «e prvič se- sula Lenin |n Stalin 23. decembra I- 1906 ko je tam zboroval socialistični kongre«. Muzej je pofvečeri brststvu ljudstev, ide-flu, katerega je dal Lenin svetu. • Obrambni minister Mfuno Pekkrls je reprezentiral finsko vlado pr' ceremonijah, ki so se vršile v zvezi t odprtjem mu-zejs. Ia Milwaukee! a Milwaukee.-V West Allisu je 10. dec. umrla Anna Babich, stara 63 let. Zapušča moža, dve hčeri in tri sinove.—Dne 14. dec. je umrl Frank Udovich, ki je zapustil ženo, dve hčeri in brata.—Dne 13. jan. je uiprl John Janežič, star 70 let. Zapuatil je ženo, aeatro Elizabeth Banko ln brata Josepha.—V bolnišnici Mt. Sinai se nahaja, Mary Veranich (sedaj poročena Euchorn) iz Cudahyja, ki se je podvrgla o-peraciji.—Poročili ao se: Anton V. Yerman in Elsa Louise Grlll-hoesl; Edward R. Tanko in Helen Hren, George Nechay In Mary Klančar, Palmer Bakeng in Dorothy Badun.—Pri družini Anton J. Muhich so se zglaaile rojenice in pustile sinčka, prav tako pri družini Wencel Starlch, pri družinah Ewin E. Vodnik in George Stupar pa hčerke. Ia Clevelanda Cleveland.—Zadnjo sredo je umrl Frank ZavirŠek, star 8ft let in doma iz Zavrtat* pri Višnji gori, odkoder je prišel v Cleveland pred 63 leti. Zadnjih 26 let je živel v pokoju, prej pa je 20 let vodil gostilno. Bil je član SDZ Zapušča dve poročeni hčeri, pet vnukov in tri pravnu-ke.—Iz Avatrije je prišel domov na 45-dnevni dopust T'Cpl. Tony Stare, v službi dve leti ln preko morja 14 mkaecev. — S častnim odppstom so se vrnili od vojakov: Brati Hubert In Anthony*. Gercha^, prvi prt marinih štiri leta, od teh 28 mesecev na Pacifiku, drogi pa je služil v letalski armadi in bil 12 mesecev v Indiji; dalje Andrew W. Mirtich, pri mornarici od oktobra 1942, sprvega na Atlantiku, potem na Pacifiku. Njegov brat Joseph, S 1/c, je te dni priiel na dopust in sta se videla prvič po več kot treh letih. Zopet v civtlu Lincoln, 111. — Častno so bili odpuščeni od vojakov: Joseph VlahovicH, služil 30 mesecev in se bojeval na zapadni fronti; George Vlahovich, služil dve leti in se boril na zapadni fronti; Stanley Brpuch, sin družine Joseph Brouch in bil pri mornarici čez štiri leta; Adolph Brouch, sin družine Louis Brouch, v armadi čez tri leta in te boril Šeat mesecev na zapadni fronti, kjer je bil odlikovan z žametovim trakom in prejel več bojnih.odlikovanj. Val ao se vrnili domov zdravi in veseli in vsi so člani društva 116 SNPJ. Dobil prlsnanje New Ycrk. — Zlatko Baloko-vlč, znani go«larski umetnik in predaednik Združenega odbora jugoslovsnskih Amerikancev, je od zakladniškega departmenta zvezne vlade dobil priznanje za avoje sodelovanje kot nsčelnik tegs odbora v zadnji kampanji za prodajo "victory" bondov. Dva čeika generala obsojena v smrt Praga, Čehoslovakija, 22. jan. -'Dva češka generala sta bila obsojena v smrt na obtožbo izdajstva. To sts Robert Rychr-moc in Otto Blaha. Generala Lta ustanovila organizacijo veteranov, ki je zbirala prostovoljce za armado, da bi ae U borila proti Rusom. Obsodbo je izreklo ljudsko sodišče po zaklju-čenju obravnave, ki je trajala osem dni. RESEN KONFLIKT MED REPREZEN-TANT1 VELESIL Rusija zahteva odpoklic britskih čet iz Grčije in Jave KLOFUTA VELIKI BRITANIJI London, 22. jan.—Resen konflikt med reprezentanti petih velesil je nastal na skupšlni Združenih narodov, ko je ruaka delegacija zahtevala odpoklic brltakih čet iz Grčije, Jave in drugih otokov holandske Vzhodne Indije. Čete skušajo potlačiti revolto domačinov v Indoneziji proti holandski nadvladi. V bitkah v Grčiji je bilo ubitih čez 60 ljudi. Uitreljonih je bilo tudi 14 talcev. V plamu, katero je podpUal Andrej Gromyko, ruaki poslanik v Washingtonu in načelnik so-vjetske delegacije, je apel na organizacijo Združenih narodov« naj razpravlja o navzočnosti brltakih čet v Grčiji ln Indoneziji. Pismo vsebuje tudi obdol žitev, da ae britake čete v Gr člji vmešavajo v notranje zadeve v prilog reakciji. Čete pomagajo tej reakciji pri zatiranju demokratičnih sil. Vprašanje bojevanja med britakimi četami ln domačini v Indoneziji Je potisnil v oapre-dje Dimitrij Z. Manuilaky, komisar za zunanje zadeve v sovjetski Ukrajini. On je izjavil da ao bile za zatiranje gibanja za neodvianoat v Indoneziji mo-e ne aamo brltalie čete Levičarska koalicija v Franciji ' zd i L Komunisti iščejo oporo pri socialistih MURRAY OPLAZIL INDUSTRIJSKE KORPORACIJE Perls. 22. nov.—Francoaki komuniati ap povabili socialistično stranko, naj se jim pridruži v formiranju koalicijske vlade, zaeno pa ao predlagali, naj Maurice Thorez, tajnik komuniatič-ne atranke, nasledi generala Charlesa de Gaulla kot začasni predaednik Francije,. Thorez je _ državni minister v aedanji vladi. De Gaulle je reaigniral po aporu s komunisti in socialisti n s tem povzročil rcano politično krizo. Izgleda, da ae De Gaulle ni umaknil iz političnega življenja kljub reaignaciji. Možnoat Je, da bo ponovno prišel v ospredje kot vodja nove politične atranke po aploišnih volitvah prihodnjo pomlad. Narodna akupščina bo ae-atavlla novo uatavo za četrto francoako republiko. Ustavna skupščina ae bo da-nea aestala v zaaedanju. Preči-tano bo De Gaullevo pismo o vzroku njegove reaignacije. Pričakuje ae, da bo akupščina izvolila naalednika. Komuniati ao predlagali Tho-reza za predsedniks, zaeno pa ao puatili vrata odprta za izvolitev lociallata. Thorez je sam izjavil, da ae bo morda premi •lil. On je tajnik komuniatične atranke 16 let. Ko je izbruhnila druga avetovna vojna, je pobeg nil v Rusijo. Takrat je dejal, da ne zaupa vladi premierja Dala-dlerja. Thorez Je bil obsojen kot dezerter po vojaškem aodlšču, toda De Gaulle ga Je pomlloatil 1.1944, nakar as jp vrnil v Francijo. Državljanske fer< Obdoliil jih je zarote proti delavskim organizacijam JEKLARSKA STAVKA V RAZMAHU Plttaburgh. Pa., 22. Jan.—Philip Murray, predaednik jeklarske unije in Kongresa industrijskih organizacij, je v svojem govoru po radiu udaril po mogočnih induitrijakih korporacijah, zaeno pa jih je obdoliil zarote, katere cilj Je uničenje delavakih organizacij in uatvaritev depresije. Postavile ao ae po robu federalni vladi in jo odprto lici-vajo. Murray je dejal, "da bo 760,000 članov jeklarake unije, ki ao včeraj zaatavkall v 30 državah, vztrajalo v borbi, dokler ne bo jeklaraka industrija aprejela priporočila predaednika Trumana glede zvišanja plače aa 18 in pot centa na uro. Borba ni aamo med unijo in korporacljami. Ameriške induatrije ao nagrmadile ogromne profite v vojnem čaau, poleg tega pa ao dobile davčna olajšanja. Zdaj ao ae odločile se uničenje unij in upajo, da bodo cilj doaegle a provoka-cijami delavcev. One ao odgovorne za atavl^e in ekonomakl kaoa. Nobenega dvoma ni o zaroti veleblznUa. Korporaclja United State« Steel je arogantno zavrnila predlog glede zvišanja plač, Poatavila ae je nad blUzirane ne aamo britake čete, bile ^nWtik ^redvoff- ^ederalnb'vlado. lato ataltMe ao t*mv«č tudi Japonaka* JlanUlK [^Jmf v oktob^ »vzela klavniške kompanij., sky je zahteval, naj organiaad- v oKto,5rU P'^eKiega jets. aenfral Molorft ja Združenih narodov takoj odredi pretaka vo Akcija sovjetake delegacije je težka klofuta Veliki Britaniji. Rusija je dala razumeti, da se ne strinja z britsklm vmešavanjem v zadeve Perzije. Klofuta je ruski odgovor britaki delega ciji, ki je predlagala preiskavo situacije v Azerbadžanu, perzijski provinci, ki Je razglasila avtonomijo. Sovjetska delegacija se je postavila odločno na atran ljudstev v kolonijah, ki se bpre za neodvisnost. Gromyko Je v avojem pismu naglasil, da Velika Britanija ne mora zagovarjati navzočnosti avojih čot v OrČijl. Argument, da ščitijo komunikacijske zveze, ne drži. Gromyko je predlagal preiskavo na podlagi člena čarterja Združenih naiodov, ki je bil sprejet In pod-piaan na konferenci v San Fran-ciscu. Holandija zahteva kos Nemčije I»ndon. 22 Jan.— Ilolandaka vlada je naznanila, da ob zahtevala kos nemškega ozemlja ob svoji meji, na katerem živi .1,- Paketna poita za Albanijo in Ogrsko Washington. — Poštni depait-ment naznanja, da je zdaj zopet obnovljena paketna pošta z Albanijo In Ograko. V obe deželi »e zdaj lahko pošiljajo iz Amerike paketi do 11 funtov teže, toda vsebovati ne smejo pokvarljivih stvari. Poštnina za 11 funtov je $1.87 Sme se poslati le en paket lati osebi ns teden. Nov letalski rekord doseien Lizbona, Portugslsks, 22. jan. —Nov rekord v poletu čez At-lantik Je bil dosežen, ko Je le-tslo družbe American Air Line« doc pelo 3 nadstr. sldana. • stanovanj po 4 •ob* vaako, klet ln podatrešje. "Red brisk front." bllau Harrison Parka. Cona 17,200.00 * 1024 WEST 21ST PLACE 2 nadstr. laaana hiša. 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Ako kdo ve za njega, ali ko bo on sam čital ta oglas, naj se mi javi na moj naalov: Tony Jankovich, Box 026, Carlsbad, New Mex. —(Adv.) BYE-BYE HRBT0B0L Tukaj je Ms ti. moderni na-tin olajšati navaden hrbto-bol. Jokaeons'a Back Plaster! Olajta bolečine, otrpje, na-tesnjenoet. VpUva prljatno« V vseh lekarnah. Zahtevajte Johnson S Johnson kakovost. AGITIRAJTE ZA PROSVETO SREDA, 23 MNUAPT^ tr: 3 V blagi spomin tretje obletnice smrti odkar Je padel na bojnem polju saš predragi sin in brti Pvt. Arthur Beton Padel Je 7. januarja 1242 na Guadalcanal, slar 24 let. Topovi so umolknili. Počivaš daleč v tujini potihnil Je volni topel, -v- nikdo as obiskuje Tvoj M sinovi ln bratje se bodo vrnili. le veter tapeta Ti spomiiT le Tebe ae bo od nlkod. ki a seboj jih prinaša od u Žalujoči ostali: Carolina, mailt Antoinette, sestra; Joseph, Vft Ham, Clarence, bratje še v službi. Clcero, Illinois. Naznanilo in zahvala Žalostnega srca nasnuji sorodnikom, anancem in prij^ teljem luftno vest, da js 1, cembra 1042 nenadoma pri nula naša ljubljena hčtrka Alberta Chta herine Kopach Rojena Je bila 2. april« m v Peru, 111. Bila ja čl društva Triglav št. 2 SNPJ La Sallu, 111. Zadnji čsi pni smrtjo bila je upoalena v gin uradu SNPJ. 20. novsmbr« m čer Je bila namenjena dom« kot navadno k ataritam, si ovinku, eno miljo pred domoa Je tako nesrečno padla iz dm čega avtomobila, da ja dvs posneje v bolnišnici prsminuk Tukaj sapušča žalujoče starifc kateri se la dim area zahvalim vsem, ki ate ae udeležili pogreba, vsem, ki ste brezplačno vodi v sprevodu, kakor tudi vsem aa darove aa maše In venca, ki iS Jih podarili naši dragi hčerki v aadnjl poadrav. Hvala lepa družinam: Ignac Reaetlch iz E. Mollne. 111., France^ Lekanovi iz Hamy. 111. ln Katharine Hrvatin la Chicaga, 111., Joseph Hauplman iz St. Chicaga, I1L ln John ReateHch lt Depue, I1L Hvala lepa uradnikom ln uslužbencem Is gL urada BNPJ, kakor tudi društvu Trigfir ln Zora, ter jednoii ta ločno ln hitro laplačllo poamrtnine. Iskrsni hvala tudi vsem nažlm dobrim prijateljem It Peru in La Sails u vse, kar koli tie nam dobrega storili in nas tolažili v urah ntnado meatljlve tagube naše ljubljene hčerke. Tebi, draga hčerka, pa i*, llmo, počivaj v miru ln lahka na) TI bo Tvoja rojstna temlja, doki« se ne snidemo a Teboj.—Žalujoči oetall: Mr. In Mrs. Anton Kopači starlžl v Peni, IU. OGLAS: V naznanje, delničarjem in delniškim društvom S.D.D. DIREKTORIJ Slovenskega Delavskega Doma 15335 Waterloo Rood, Cleveland, Ohio tea potom natnanja vsem delničarjem, da so vrši letna delniška seja SLOVENSKEGA DELAVSKEGA DOMA v sredo, dne 30. januarja 1946 Prlčetek ob S. url svelor. DIREKTORIJ SJD.D. BOLEČE ODPRTE NOGE se dajo ozdraviti. Mi priporočamo dolgo preitkutano zdravilo: BOROCYL OINTMENT—Bolečine, pečenje in trbečica ae hitro odstrani. Rabi se tudi za LIfiAJE. "Athlete's Foot," vreae, manjta opečenje in druge kožne sitnosti Imejte nogo vedno dobro povito. V hudih tlučtjih pojdite k tpeciallttu. Velik lonček poitnlne proato 21 90. Požljlte Money Order ali pa pridite oaebno do BOROCYL CO. 1200 R. Ashland Ave. Chicago 22. IU. Dept. P. V blagi spomin prve obletnice smrti nata drage ln ljubljene sepraga ln matere ANNA VIDMAR (ve|. ČUK) katera js preminula dne 24. januarje 1042. -u Drega mama ln soproga, odžla al od nas t« vedno, a area nata žalujel« ea Teboj, eelala nam bode« v spominu do konce življenja nataga. Počivaj v astro—žaluje« ealalli Joaeoh Vidmar soprogi Frank, tin la Matilda poročene Pekla), hči ter Roberta la Joe Aan. vnukinji CMeogo. !1L Naznanilo in Zahvala Žalostnih srca nainanjamo sorodnikom, prijateljem in znanoai tužno veti, da je 12. decembra 124S ta vedno preminul nai ljubljeni oče Martin Volčjak Ob tmrtl Je bil tiar 02 let. Rojen je bil leta 1270 v vaal Bratje št. 2, fara Brusnica, okraj Novo Meato v Jugoslaviji. Dolžnost nas vaše. da se s temi skromnimi vrsticami najtakrenejže zahvalimo ta vso naklonje-aoet ln tolažbo v url žalosti, ter vtem ln ta vse, kar koli tla pripomogli v lajšanju ob lagubl nenadomestljivega očeta. Vaem. ki ste darovali krasne vence ln cvetice, ki ao kratile krito pokojnega. Srčna hvala tudi vteir, ki ste dali na razpolago avtomobile ln v os 111 v sprevodu ter spremili pokojnika k mirnemu počitku na mlro-dvor. Hvala lopa družtvu št. 274 SNPJ, katerega soustanovitelj ln mnogo let tajnik je bil, ter hvala ta dano pomoč ln tolažbo. Tebi, dragi naž oče, pa želimo, počivaj v miru v hladni ameriški aemljL— Žalujoči oetall: Mrs. Anna Micko, mrs. Roae Kunatek ln mrs. Francee Mihall, omožene hčere; Ani host Ludvig. William In Charier (vojak ubit v Normandy v Franciji! julija 1044 v času invazije), sinovi ter brat Joeeph VolodJ in družina na RJ>. 2. Box 22, Krayn-Wlndber, Pa„ kakor tudi bratov v tiari domovini, ako to še šivL—Dunlo. Pa. Member of Young Američane 564 SNPJ E. S. WATKO Funeral Home 381 E. Grand Blvd. Fitzroy 07S0 DETROIT, MICH. (Our new location) c cnrnA. 23- JANUARJA 1946 PROSVETA Glasovi iz naselbin odmev po kontestu z i povojne načrte snpj , Milwaukee. Wls.-Iz vrst petnajstih slavnih magijev, ki srno gledali v kristalno kroglo in kovali za prihodnjost in povojne načrte, svetili po temnih kotih za nečem, kar še nikoli tam ni bilo, omenjam, da se je dafres vršilo na društveni seji slavnostno razvitje (razvila ga je nalm-reč sestra blagajnica) čeka za $2.50 kot slavno zadnjo šesto nagrado. , > In kakor po pregovoru, da "iz malega zraste veliko", je povzročil ta nedolžni kos papirja precej resnih in hudomušnih dovtipov ter komentarjev na račun gotovih sodnikov. Naj navedem v par odlomih, česar se še spominjam: Nekdo -Je-rekel, da je "molk zlata vreden; če manj sugestij napišeš, manj motiš glavno vodstvo, da laže dremlje naprej, zato so bolj zadovoljni in ti odrinejo vefcjo nagrado." Jaz pa sem rekel, da se mora vsota razdeliti enako med vse članstvo, ker smo skupno vsi kovali "povojne načrte" za SNPJ in našo naselbino, namreč kako bi se tukajšnji Slovenci združili pod praporom SNPJ in pridobili tukajšnje lokalne podporne organizacije za konsolidacijo ter se tako povzpeli z večjim prestižem v socialnem, političnem in ekonomskem oziru. Moj delež je le gotov odstotek te vsote. Drugi pa se odreže: "Večje nagrade so za tiste, ki jih osebno dobro poznajo v glavnem uta-du" Nekdo pa pristavi: "Nočejo videti posebAo tam, kjer bi jjm prihodnjost prinesla 100% uspeha med mlado generacijo. Chicago sploh ima Milwaukee na črni listi. Če bi se zavzeli in nam dali tukajšnjim Slovencem 'boost', bi samo potrebovali še enega pravega generala in zgled v podobi kakšne vredne investicije, pa bi mladi sledili inali v organizacijo kot zajci v zelnik." "Po ^starem načinu naprej," pravi drugi. .Stari bomo pomrli, mladi se bodo pa razgubili in v 25 letih ne sledu in nikjer spomenika, da so Slovenci že-veli tod. Koliko sto rodbin se je sem preselilo iz Calumeta, Minnesote, s farm. In še bodo prihajali mladi fantje in dekleta iskat službo v naše industrijsko mesto. Toda če se bodo pridružili slovanskim organizacijam ali angleškim, zato moramo imeti gotove vezi, da jih k sebi pri-vežemo, odpravimo čut inferior-nosti do našega naroda, da bodo ponosni na svojo kri, na svoj slovenski narod. Mesto Milwaukee bo pričelo v kratkem graditi poslopje v središču mesta, velik "Youth Center", v katerem se bo mladina zabavala, da ne bo zašla na napačna pota. Nekdo je celo dejal: "Rajši bodo počakali, da bo nekega dne vlada konfiscirala tistih 12 milijonov, ki se ponašajo z njimi, kakor pa da bi vložili v kakšno narodno investicijo in tako ohranili vedno hvaležni spomin z malim odstotkom tega premoŽenja." Torej potratili smo nekaj ur časa na seji in čitali, primerjali sugestije drugih z našimi in za-kljucili, da smo si skovali bolj konkretne izmed vseh, toda sodniki so sodili pristransko. Boginja pravioe je imela zavezane "< i in je vedela v čigav prid je razsodila. Poslednjo sodbo pa prepuščamo vam, cenjeno občinstvo, če ste čitali naše sugestije. Mi smo trudili s sestavo načrtov za potencialno dobrobit naše organizacije in nas vseh. Prosimo nproščenja, če nas spoznate neupravičene kritike, vendar pa se nam zdi, da smo zapostavljeni paglavci v zadnji klopi. Hvala booby prize." -' Za društvo 234 SNPJ: Anton Ermenc. zapisnikar. * Nekoliko komentarja Ako pri društvu 234 res vlada •ko razpoloženje kot ga je zgo-'aj naslikal silno užanjeni br. a. Šimenc, ker ni dobil v kontestu taboljie" nagrade, potem smo fit moralized ji res daleč pri-J«"iralt. To nam da misliti, da potreben še drugi kontest, in •ucer brez vsakih nagrad, kako praviti to demoralizacijo, kako se sami sebe otresti bolezni, ki nas razjeda. Ako je br. Ermenc razžaljen zato, ker mu kontestni sodniki niso prisodili prve nagrade za njegovo sugestijo, naj jednota Milwaučanom zgradi narodni dom, marveč so to sugestijo le vzeli "na znanje'*, kakor so jo gotovo tudi čitatelji in Šli preko nje—svobodno mu. Če bodo Milwaučani hoteli imeti svoj narodni dom, katerega brez dvoma potrebujejo že dolgo let, si ga bodo morali sami zgraditi, kakor so si jih zgradili naši ljudje in člani po drugih naselbinah. Jednota bi jim pri tem lahko priskočila na pomoč s posojilom, kakor je že storila v več podobnih primerih. Kakor je resničen pregovor, da se bo moralo delavstvo samo osvoboditi, tako je tudi čista resnica, da so si zgradile narodne ali društvene domove le one naselbine, ki so se za dosego tega cilja dovolj energično in navdušeno zavzele. Tudi Milwaučani naj ne čakajo kakšnega Miklavža, da jim ga bo prinesel skozi dimnik in lepo postavil v sredo naselbine ali na že kupljene "lote", Enako je tudi glede pridruže-nja Lilije in Sloge k SNPJ. Naše članstvo v Milwaukeeju lahko v tem pogledu stori stokrat več kot pa more naš glavni urad, in to še posebno, če je v Milwaukeeju tako čislan kot ga "mala" br. Ermenc. Pa brez zamere!—Urednik. VABILO NA POLITIČNI SHOD V PITTSBURGHU Pittsburgh, Pa. — Končno, po dolgem čakanju in prošnjah pri jugoslovanskem poslaništvu v Washingtonu, se nam je posrečilo, da pride v našo sredino eden od slovenskih partizanov, vojskovodja Slavko Zore. Kakor smo napeto čakali zmage in osvoboditve našega naroda, tako smo tudi napeto čakali dneva, da osebno pozdravimo predstavnike. našega slavnega naroda v svobodni domovini. Ameriški Slovenci so vedno toplo sprejeli zastopnike iz stare domovine. Navadno smo jim priredili, drago poje^no in dali smo jim tudi nezaslhženo čast. Le redki so prigovarjali, ker so slutili, da niso prihajali med nas za narodovo ali naše dobro. Predstavniki nove Jugoslavije pa so možje in žene drugačnega značaja. Kdor je slišal dr. Slavka Zoreta in druge, bo takoj potrdil. To so možje in žene naroda za narod, za tisti narod, ki je v najtežjih urah mukotrpne zgodovine sanjal in upal, da mu bo enkrat zasijala zarja svobode; ljudje, ki so pozvali narod in sami stopili na čelo narodnega upora, so prisegli, da rajši umrejo kot junaki kot pa ostali večni sužnji. Radi te zgodovinske spremembe danes sprejemamo te nove državnike s spontanim narodnim navdušenjem, kajti vsak želi spoznati ljudi, ki so v tej osvobodilni vojhi največ doprinesli, da so se uresničile tisočletne sanje našega naroda, naših pesnikov in pisateljev, ki so oznanjevali ta dan in novo dobo, dobo sloge in bratstva med vsemi južnimi Slovani. Kdor želi dobiti več pojasnil iz domovine, kdor hoče slišati resnično besedo iz strašnih bojev iz raznih delov Slovenije, odnos-no Jugoslavije, kdor želi slišati moža, ki je šel skozi ogenj in peklo fašističnih krogel in skozi mrežo domačih izdajalcev, naj pride na shod, ki se bo vršil v nedeljo, 27. januarja, v Slov. domu, Pittsburgh. Ta dan bo prišel v našo sredino dr. SLAVKO ZORE. eden od narodnih vojskovodij, mož. ki se je udeležil raznih bojev, srečno ušel smrti, a danes zastopa naš muče-niški narod v Washingtonu, kjer izvršuje važno diplomatično službo za naš narod, za naše kmete in delavce. Shod prirejata federaciji dru-itev SNPJ v zapadni Penni. To je največja organizirana skupina, ki vedno sodeluje in dela za vsako dobro stvsr. Čisti dobiček od shoda bo šel za relifno pomoč vojnih žrtev v Jugoslaviji in radi tega apeliramo na naše pittsburške rojake, da se tega shoda udeležijo, kjer bomo slišali pravega narodnega zagovornika, ki nam bo povedal marsikaj, kar se nam je zdelo neverjetno, namreč tajnosti, kako se je tako majhna država mogla sama osvoboditi in sedaj gradi novo, svobodno državo. Poleg tega bo na tem shodu govoril tudi vobče zuani Joiko Oven iz Chicaga. Njega vsi vedno radi poslušamo, ker se dotakne važnih zadev. Po zkaljučku shoda pa se bodo kazale zanimive slike iz starega kraja. Zelo ganljivi prizori iz osvoboditve Belgrada, rdeče armade in drugih znanih krajev, kjer je tekla naša zibelka. S programa je razvidno, da bo to največja stvar v, zapadni Pennsylvaniji, odkar s? je končala vojna, prilika slišati in videti resnične zastopnike našega naroda in poveljnika uspešne partizanske vojske. Torej nihče ne sme zamuditi te izredne prilike. Tudi ameriški Slovenci danes ponosno gledamo na uspehe in razvoj v stari domovini, ker od tega bomo eventuelno imeli tudi mi gotove koristi. Na svidenje v Slovenskem domu dne 27. januarja! Fr. Oblak. 118. VESELICA DRUŠTVA ADR J JE • Johnstown, Pa,—Na redni seji društva 3 SNPJ je bilo sklenjeno, da bomo imeli ob sobotah malo zabave. Prva veselica se bo vršila 26. januarja, pričetek ob osmih zvečer. Vstopnina bo prosta. Ker imamo člana godbenika, bo on skrbel za plesa-željne. Torej igrala bo Louisa Hriberjeva godba.* On je zelo dober godbenik in se bo lahko vsakdo naplesal po mili volji. Vabim vse okoliške rojake in rojakinje, da nas posetijo. Društvo 3 SNPJ je eno najnaprednejših v tej okolici. Kjer koli je treba pomoči, naša Adrija nikoli ne odreče, zato upravičeno pričakujemo velike udeležbe od naših prijateljev. Torej pridite v dom 26. januarja ob osmih zvečer in ne bo vam žal! Mary Vidmar, tajnica. Društvene vesti Cleveland. O.—Nu vsaki seji društva Slavije' 173 SNPJ smo v preteklem letu ugibali, kaj je vzrok, da se članstvo ne udele žuje društvenih sej. Ker nismo našli drugega vzroka oz. izhoda, smo se pa odločili za spremembo časa društvenih sej, in sicer na prvo nedeljo v mesecu, pričetek ob devetih zjutraj. Bratje in sestre, udeležujte se društvenih sej, kateri so kratke in jedrnate. Brat predsednik Anton Pelko vedno preskrbi kakšno zabavo. Torej na svidenje na prihodnji seji, ki se bo vršila 3. februarja ob desetih dopoldne. Martin Martlnšek. zapisnikar. Girard« O,—Članstvu društva 49 SNPJ sporočam, da nisem sprejel tajništva za 1. 1946. Biti 20 let odbornik društva iz principa do organizacije, je precejšnja doba. Torej v zadevah, tika-jočih se društva, se obrnite do Antona Nagodeta, Avon Park, Girard, O. John Taneek. VAŽNA SEJA PODRUŽNICE SANSa V MILWAUKEEJU Milwaukee, Wis. V nedeljo, 27. januarja, se bo vršila letna seja podružnice 56 SANSa v Milwaukeeju. Na dnevnem redu bo volitev odbora za tekoče leto in še več drugih važnih reči. Dolžnost slehernega Slovenca bi bila, da bi se zanimal za organizacijo SANS že zato, ker se z organizacijo strinja, ali pa zato, ker ji je nasproten. Vsled tega je ysak somišljenik ali pa nasprotnik prav prisrčno vabljen na sejo, ki se bo vršila v Rebr-niškovi dvorani, pričetek ob štirih popoldne. Dvorana se nahaja na So. 6 in West Bruce ulici. Na sejah podružnice SANSa je vsakomur zasiguranu svoboda govora—člani podružnice verujejo v resnično demokracijo. Franco Puncer. VEČER V POČAST NADI KREIGHERJEVI Detroit, Mich.—Jugoslovanske žene bodo priredile družabni ve-čes na Čast delegatinje Jugoslovanskega rdečega križa porodnice Nade Kraigher v torek, 29. januarja, ob pol osmih zvečer v Slovenskem narodnem domu na 17157 John R. Poročnica Nada Kraigher, prva Slovenka-partizanka, ki je nedavno prišla iz starega kraj«, bo povedala marsikaj o jugoslovanski deci, njenem junaškem trpljenju med borbo za svobodo in silnem pomanjkanju tudi sedaj po zmagi nad brutalnem fašizmom. Tisoče in tisoče malčkov je o-stalo brez očetov in mater, brez svojcev. Te male sirote so odvisne za svoj življenski obstanek največ od dobrosrčnega ženstva. Pridite vse detroitskc in okoliške zavedne žene in dekleta, prinesite nekaj dečkih živil za te uboge jugoslovanske otroke, katerih očkov in mamic kosti trohnitt) po jugoslovanskih gozdovih. Žrtvovali so življenja v borbi za svobodo svoje domovine in boljšo bodočnst naroda, ki ga čhme« spoštuje in ceni vea pošteni svet. ■ n Lla Montoti. ki ga je okupator ustvaril v Jugoslaviji Delegacija Kdočega križa sestoji iz dr. Roberta Neubaurja, ki je bil pred vojno načelnik največjega zdravilišča za jeti-čne v Sloveniji, ga. Nade Kraigherjeve, ki je Slovenka, in Gaja Ratkoviča. Želeti je, da napolnite dvorano do zadnjega kotička in slišite o položaju v Jugoslaviji iz ust oseb, ki so bile priča vsemu, kar se je godilo v stari domovini. Vstopnina prosta. >V zadnjem poročilu podružnice 56 SANSa Ne Je vrinilu pomota, namreč tam, ki se glasi, da je posteljna odeja prinesla čistega $98, bi se moralo glasiti $481.50. Toliko v pojasnilo. Ponovno opominjam, da ne pozabite seje podružnice SANSa, ki se bo vršila 27. januarja. Na ta dan se bodo vršili zelo važni letni seji, in sicer nejprvo seja federacije SNPJ, zanjo pa podružnice SANSa. Na obeh bomo volili odbornike za 1. 11)4ti. Seji se bosta vršili v prostoru Johna Reberšnika, poprej Sošta-rič. Začetek federacijske seje točno ob pol dveh popoldne, podružnice SANSa pa ob štirih. Mary Mualch. VAŽNO NAZNANILO IN APEL Chicago. Ill,—Odbor )xKlruž-nice št. 2 SANSa je v tem delu mesta razposlal apel za prispevke za pomoč ljudstvu v starem kraju. Do sedaj je bil odmev bolj slab, morda zato, ker ne ko-lektamo po hišah kot smo pred dobrim letom. Zanašali smo se, da se vsakdo zaveda potrebe in da bo vsak prinesel ali poslal, pa ni tako kot bi bilo pričakovati. Do sedaj znašajo prispevki komaj sto dolarjev in nekaj obleke. Društvo 86 SNPJ je prispevalo iz blagajne $25, med članstvom na zadnji seji pa je bilo nabranega $22. Imena vseh darovalcev bodo skupno priob.Vna enkrat pozneje. Sedaj skoraj vsi pošiljamo pakete svojcem v staro domovino, poleg tega pa lahko nekaj malega prispevamo za one reveže, kateri nimajo svojcev v tej deželi. Zato ponovno apeliram nu vse, da jim nekoliko pomagate po svojih močeh. Na naši zadnji seji smo sklenili, da priredimo v ta namen veselico, in sicer v soboto, 4. maja t. 1. S tem obveščamo vse organizacije o datumu te veselice. . Prihodnja seja bo zelo važnu* ker se moramo pogovoriti o bolj živi aktivnosti med nami za bolj ši obstoj podružnice in izvolili bomo nov odbor za to leto, kateri tiaj bi bil bolj delaven in privlačen kot smo bili v preteklem letu. Na dnevnem redu bodo tudi druge važne zadeve. Zato apeliram na vhn vse, živeče na severni strani mesta, na člane in nečlane( tudi iz drugih delov mesta ste vabljeni in dobrodošli), pridite na to sejo in pomagajte s svojimi nasveti do boljšega ugleda tukujlnje slovenske naselbine. Seja se bo vršila v soboto, 26. t. m.; pričetek ob osmih zvečer v Flinerjevi dvorani, 1638 N. Ha 1sted st. Po seji bomo imeli malo zabave. Za podružnico 2 SANSa: John Turk, tajnik. Federacije S. N. P. J. Greensboro. Pa,—Naznanjam članstvu društva 101 SNPJ, da bomo od sedaj naprej zborovali pol ure poprej, to je pa zato, ker je dosti članov v uniji in se želijo udeležiti unijske seje. Torej seja se bo pričela ob pol dveh popoldne. To velja za vse leto. Tisti, ki se niste udeležili zadnje seje, vzemite ta zaključek na znanje. John Skoda, tajnik. Verona. Pa. — Pred članstvo društva Zarje 211 SNPJ prihajamo s prošnjo in pojasnilom. Prosim člane, ki ne plačujejo redno svojega asesmenta, da bi se malo bolj zanimali in plačali asesment vsaj do 30. v mesecu, če ne, bofn postopal po pravilih, posledice pa si naj vsak sam sebi pripiše. Jaz nimam časa, da bi hodil od hiše do hiše po asesment . Torej, bratje in sestre, prosirfr vas, olajšajte mi te skrbi in plačujte redno društvene prispevke. Ako boste kooperirsli s tajnikom, poU*m bomo že izhajali in vozili naš društveni voz. Apeliram na vas, ds bi tudi bolj redno zahsjsli na seje vsako drugo nedeljo, pričetek ob dveh popoldne v Narodnem domu. Kdor bi želel plačati ssesment po pošti, ne j naslovi: Frsnk Ml-helie, 156 Grant st, Verory, Ps Frank Mlkellt. tajnik DELEGACIJA JUGOSLOVANSKEGA RDEČEGA KRIŽA V DETROITU Detroit. Mich.—Ameriški odbor za pomoč Jugoslaviji vabi vse Jugoslovane na shod v ne deljo 27. januarja, ob dveh po poldne v Romunsko dvorano Russell-Farnsworth. Naši rojaki, dr. Robert Neubaur, ga. Nada Kraigher (oba Slovenca) ir. Gajo Ratkovič, delegatje Jugoslovanskega rdečega križa, so pre< kratkim prišli iz stare domovine. Povedali bodo marsikaj zanimivega, pretresljivega o borbah, življenskih in zdravstvenih problemih Slovenije in Jugosla vije. Poleg govorov delegatov Jugoslovanskega rdečega križa bo tudi predvajanje filmov, pri-nešenih Iz Jugoslavije oz. Slovenije. Skrbimo, da bodo naši dragi gostje odnesli najboljše* vtise i z Dctroita. Več o programu b<; objavljeno pr^ko radio-stanic« WJBK v soboto, 26. januarja, Ob 6:30 zvečer in v nedeljo, 27. Ja-nuarjat preko WJLB ob 10:30 dopoldne. Vstopnine nI, proše-ni pa ste, da bi prinesli s seboj živila za sestradano jugoslovansko deco in tako pomagali rešiti vsaj eno siroto gotove orera-ne smrti. Lla Monton. DELEGACIJA RDEČEGA KRIŽA IZ JUGOSLAVIJE V MILWAUKEEJU West Allis. Wis.— Naznanjam rojakom In rojakinjam v Milwaukeeju in West Allisu, da pridejo sem delegatje Rdečega križa iz Jugoslavije. Nastopili bodo v petek 25. januarja,,v dvorani S. S Turner, 725 W. National ave. Dvorana se sedaj i. menu je Collins Mayer Post V. F W. Nastopili bodo ob pol osmih zvečer, zraven bodo predvajani tudi filmi. Ta priredba ae bo vršila pod avspicijo Ameriškega odbora za pomoč Jugoslsviji, katerega je častna predsednica mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt. Člani omenjene organizacije bodo got6vo imeli dosti povedati o razmerah v Jugoslaviji. kar bo gotovo zanimalo slehernega Jugoslovana, Ti delegatje so sami šli skozi pekel, ZASTOPNIKOM WESTMORE* LANDBKE FEDERACIJE Hermlnle. Pa. — Zastopnikom westmorelandske federacije dajem na znanje, da so bo vršila federacijska seja 27. junuarja v Claridgeju v Slovenskem narodnem domu, pričetek točno ob eni popoldne. Seja se bo prj^ela eno uro poprej, *ker bomo Imeli na dnevnem redu volitve odbora za 1. 1946 in več drugih važnih zadev. Poleg tega pa bi se radi nekateri Člani in odborniki na isti dan udeležili priredbe v Pittsburghu, kjer bo velik shod v korist tr-oečega jugoslovanskega naroda v stari domovini. Prosim društvene zastopnike, da ta apel upoštevajo. V Clu-ridge se lahko pripeljete z bu-adel v žep našim zagovornikom svobodnega podjetja" , , . "Sveti oče" je posvetil oz. 1-tneuovsi več umeriških škofov a kardinale, med njimi tudi čt-'laškegu nadškofa Stritcha. Pa->ež ve, kje je veliko denarja. Seveda, čikaški kutoličani so ponosni, ker imajo sedaj kardinala, Zadnjič je bil Stritch naslikan na prvi strani fotografične priloge čikufike Tribune. In kako Je Izgledal--rdeč od nog do ;lave. Pa se včasih čudimo našemljenim divjakom , . . "Sin. pravilno al dolal . . Tako je pupeŽ blagoslovil Hož-manovo krvavo delo v stari domovini. Toda sodba neko preproste In bogaboječe ženice Je pravilnejša kot pupežova, ko je zapisala v pismu, "ki*r je domobrance organiziral škof Rožman, radi tega molim Boga kar doma, v cerkev pa ne bom šla več." Stari šupnlk Trunk dela Veliko preglavica natim klerofaši-•torn. Vztrajno jim mošu štrene. Ako ne bi bil Župnik Trunk tako star In če ne bi bil tako talec* v hribih, bi njegovi "ko-lagi" gotovo poskrbeli, da mu bi škof slekel tulur. • Noka Slovonka Je prejela pl-mo od svoj« sestro iz sta*e domovine, v katerem Je pisala, kaj vse ro počenjali s slovenskim ljudstvom Rožmanovi belogardisti. Ženska Je pokazala pismo romantičnemu župniku in ga vprašala, kaj on misli o stvari. Župnik je dejal, da ni resntra, kar piše njena sestra, nakar ja ženska odgovorila, "moja sestra ni laJnlca - od sedaj naprej ne bom šla v vašo cerkevt" Tako m tudi pohlevnim ovčleaht odpirajo oči PROSVETA SREDA, 23. JANUARJA 1946 PROSVETA . THE ENLIGHTENMENT GLASILO IM LASTNINA SLOVENSKE NARODNE PODPOR*! 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Pono-x itc Jo pravočasno, da le vam lUt ne uitavi.______ ------ Pogrebi in raketirstvo Na svetu nI nič bolj gotovega kot to, da kar se rodi, tudi umrje. Prej eli slej pride smrt po vsakega. Tudi največji bogatin se ne more odkupiti—zato tudi znani pregovor, da je smrt najbolj pravična. Tu namreč ne igra človeški zakon nobene vloge,'marveč le zaken nerave, ki življenje stalno preosnavlja po svojih predpisih. Človek je ta zakon nsrave pripisal nekemu nevidnemu Bogu, katerega si je ustvaril za reiitev vseh velikih zagonetk. Božja volja je in—mlina Bosna. Nikomur si ni treba beliti glave s kakšnim znanstvenim rszlskovanjem in rszmišljsnjem. Tsko je človek delal skozi dolga tisočletja in večinoma dela še danes. Ampak naj ie že zateka k Bogu ali ne, sigurno je, da smrti ne bo nihče utekel. Kadar človeški organizem odpove, bodisi vsled težke bolezni, poškodbe ali otrpne in ye končno ustavi po nsrsvnem procesu, to je radi starosti, tedaj pride bela žena s koso, za njo pa—pogrebnik. Noben Bog ne more tega preprečiti in tudi ne največji človeški genij. In je prav, da je tako, kajti človek bi se prej sil slej naveličal tudi življenja, to je, če bi tukaj ne bilo tega železnega naravnega zakona. In ker vsskdo ve, de bo moral prej ali slej umreti, si tudi vsakdo želi, da bi bil dostojno pokopan. To željo Ima, ker je več ali manj misleče bitje, kar Je glavna razlika med njim in živaljo, ki pozna, ozlicma Jo gonijo v življenju le Instinkti. Človek pa si pomaga tudi z razumom, s pcmočjo ksteregs se Je razvil, kolikor daleč se je že, po lestvi civilizacije. Ta civilizacija Je sicer še zelo šepssta in kiuljeva, primitivna>nbi barska, na eni strsnfvjsoks, na drugi nizka; toda v piimcr/s temAksr je bil človek nekdaj, v alvl davnini In kar je dane*r> že najWil pieeejieii kprak naprej. Del to njegove civilizacije in misdnega stanja je tudi želja po dostojnem pogrebu. Ne bemo se poglabljali.v psihološko vprašanje, ali to Izvira iz napuha, iz želje po slavi in "priznanju," ali iz bojazni pred opravljivimi Jeziki na račun svojega spomina ali svojih drsglh, ki jih zspusti za ssbo. Gotovo vsekakor je, da nihče, ki količkaj drži nase, kot pravimo, si ne želi biti pokopan aH sežgan kot pocestni pes. Zato si tudi skuša vsakdo, kdor le more, zagotoviti dortojen pogreb. V ta namen se tudi zavaruje pri podporni organizaciji aH kjer koli že—"da bo vsaj za pogreb . . ." Tako mu narekuje njegov lastni samoponos. Ce tega nima, je res padel globoko, bodisi kot žrtev razmer ali po lastni krivdi. Glasovi iz naselbin PUEBLSKE NOVICE Pueblo. Colorado.—Januarska ceja društva Orel 21 SNPJ je bila precej živahna. To menda zato. ker naši "old timerji" nekako bolj prihajajo na seje. John Mohor in Jože Hochevsr se vselej udeležita, kadar ju de-io ne zadrži, ravno tako Frank Stark, ki je še vedno aktiven, kadar mu čas dopušča. Louis Korošec, John Mramor, Jpe Fa-bijancich, Tone Hibler, ti se vsi dobro držijo. Sejo je vodil Martin Miklich radi odsotnosti predsednika Pechnjka. Nisem se zmotila, ko sem zadnjič omenila, da imamo podpredsednika, ki bo kaj zalegel. Članica Frances Marincich je že precej dolgo bolna. Operirane so bile Josephine Babnik in Ann Fabijancich. Na bolniški iisti sta tudi Margareta Heche-var in Mary Snider. Kampanja za novo članstvo še vedno obstoji. Poiščimo, če je še kdo kje, ki bi pristopU Naše društvo bi bilo popolnoma lahko na prvem mestu, saj je nas Slovencev v Pueblu "kot listja in trave." nimiv in stvaren od konca do kraja. Ne rečem ravno, da imamo pri našem društvu neprilike iadi vodstva »ej. Pri nas imamo po navadi dobrega predsed* nika, ki skrbi da seje niso suhoparne. Vselej da povod za dis-kuziranje, to je, če so člani prisotni, da lahko debatirajo; če jih pa ni, predsednik, dober ali slab sam ne more nič. Strinjam se z Gardnom, da ni vzrok, da seje niso obiskane "ker se staramo in Ker smo trudni." Spominjam se, kako sen pred leti na seji naredila neke jpazko, ko smo se zgrabili radi kart, o plesu in "starih" moških koliko krika in vika je bilo; naenkrat nikdo ni hotel biti star A vendar, nobeden moški, ki prekorači pet kiižev, ne bo za vse na svetu pozabil omeniti pri vsaki priliki, da je "že star." Stari smo tojiko, kolikor mislimo. da zrno. Aktivnost velike pripomore, da človek ne zarjavi Ker ne utegne. Ce bi imeli pr sejah malo aktivnosti, bi Člani prišli na sejo že radi tega, da bi se malo razvedrili. In katera družba je boljša kot bratov in 1 sester, ki imajo iste interese pri ILrZ Vadnal John Arko .U prepeval« cel ve- ^ je sam društveni odboi V aramdi pa so še trije od na- in nekaj č^ov, £e pa je nas do šega društva, in sicer Paul Fol- ^ ^ malo podebatiramo in si fe, Charles Dinardo in John Ko- uko u£im0 drug od drugega ir ,ar (Kožar?). I pridemo do zaključka, kaj je Ker so povečini naši vojaki u naše vsakdanje življe že doma, nameravamo imeti društvo in SNPJ. društveno veselico. Ako jo bo-. Veselice nismo imel že re mo imeli bomo pravocasno po-j ^ na sklenill očali v ProsveU. Nadalje na, J priredili 3. februar- oianjam članstvu društva 265 » * „ouir„ m* 3NPj, da je bilo sklenjeno na J» Torej vabim vse čla anuarski ser, da se driven«-1 ne in članico našega društva ir ;a asesmenta ne bo več pobiralo I "jake od tu in iz bližnjih na-hiši, temveč samo na seji m **lbin, da se udeleže naše vese adnje tri dni v mesecu v društveni dvorani, in sicer od šestih lo devetih zvečer. Toliko član-tvu na znanje. J. Jcbkar, tajnik. ZADRUŽNIŠTVO V CHICAGU Chicago. 111. — Pred leti, ko sem imel še malo več prostega asa na razpolago, sem radi tega lli onega vzroka obiskal razne lice v velikem številu. Imeli bo* mo izvrstno godbo, in sicer orkester Stanleyja Novaka. Na tc godbo mora vsak plesati, naj bc star ali pa mlad. Mogoče se bon tudi jaz malo zavrtel, čeravne imam že več kot šest križev m hrbtu. Torej na veselo svidenje dne 3. februarja. Naj še omenim, da so članice našega društva nas presenetile na decembrski seji, ko so dale v laselbine izven Chicaga, kjer so ,, . a. , . ■ . c.. Tt I društveno blagajno 65 dolarjev, peljem na« Slovene, in nema- nekega ban- tokrat sem bil vprašan, zakaj se ^ ^^ v8em. S ao bm cd do-' £ 3 "J K . vrste je bil "kompozar," ki jo £ je složll. To le privabilo druge,' ™ J da se je okoli bare vse trlo; svet ČUnku' ** Tonetom Med- Ijubl vrvenje, čim več ga je, Samo tisti za Tukaj pa pridemo na drugo točko—na pogrebniško raketirstvo. Ameiiški kapitslizem, kot sploh vsaka kapitalistična družba kjer koli, je vzgojil In še vedno vzgaja tudi celo vrsto brezvestnih ra-ketlrjev. TI elementi, katere je najti brez malega v vseh poklicih, t: fjovinl in industriji, se poslužujejo vseh metod pri ustvarjanju - > r. tre ekslitence nil grmadrnju bogastva. Poštenost Je tem ). jakteijem neksj taka tujega kot sneg na ekvatorju. Njih glov-r,o prizadevanje je v tem, da skemailjo, kako bi dobili Čim več žitev ns svoje llmanice in jih č(.m bolj ociganill. Na podlagi splošnih izkušenj je laketirstvo najbolj razširjeno v pogttbniškl industriji. Cene se tukaj skoraj na vsej črti ravnujo na trgovskem principu —"as much as the traffic will bear." Niso re4ki pogrebniki, ki bodo ožulill svojo žrtev do zsdnjega centa, vsaj pa izpulili od sorodnikov umrlega čim več sc da izpuliti. "Vsaj na zadnjo uro mu privoščite len pogreb—ssj potem mu Itsk ne boste mogli ničesar več dati . . ." To je znana peuem brezveit nlh pogrebnikov. Tudi niso redki pogrebniki, k* iščejo svojih žrtev, svoiih klien tov ket išče gavran svojega pl( ns. Vse to je znano. Da-li imajo zveze pogrebnikov kakšna etična pravila, ne vemo; toda če jih Imajo, so večinoma le na papirju—kakor marsikje drugje. Ni dolgo, ko je v Chicagu prišlo do incidenta, ki meče precej luči na raketirstvo v tej industriji. Neka družina (španskega ime na) je izgubila očeta (radi nasilne smrti). Bil je veteran zadnje vojne in imel zavarovalnino za $2 000. &e mladi ženf je pustil štiri ali pet povsem neprHktbljcnih otrok. Kakor hitro so pogrebniki v soneščini izvedeli, da je bil ta in ta ustreljen, so skočili za "busincsscm." Prehitel Jih je neki raketir in dobil pogreb. Kdor prvi pride, prvi melje! In tako je tudi ta raketir mlel—\saj mislil Je. da bo. fceno Je nagovoril, da mu je izročili zavaiovalnimko polico« katcio je hitro vnovčil, še predne je bila žrtev pokouana. Od dveh tiMtčakov je sebi odštel $1,623 preot.Ur.ek pa izročil vdovi. Za rskev, kt je bila napravljena iz skupaj zlimanih deščic, je racunsl če/ tisoč dolarjev. Ampak neki nevoščljiv konkurent je poskrbel, da je stvar prišla v javnost, na kar je za prizadetega raketirja postalo precej vroče. Nekaj podobnega si* je nedavno po vseh videzih zgodilo tudi z neko našo članico, ki je umrla v državi New York. Sorodnikov menda nI pustila in bila zavarovana orl jed noti samo za pogrebne stroške—1250. Najbrže pa je morila *meti nekaj premoženja, kajti pogrebnik je rsčunsl čez tisoč dolarjev. Ako bi pri njej ne čutil dolarjev, bi bil račun gotovo manjši, lohko precej manjši. Hcxnica je. da dragi pogrebi—po ffiOO. fl 000 ali tudi več—mso nobe: a icdkeist niti med nal'm ljudstvom, našim članstvom Mar sikje za nogreb vsa zavarovalnina, družina pa potem gleda če prste, lahko brez rer.ta v h'SI. Taki primeri so znani. Krivda je seveda tudi na ljudeh pri o*t h sorodnikih umrlega Ni večje beiastoče kot kupovanje dragih "trug H V cenem rakv je lahko človek nrav tako dostojno pokooan kot v dragi. Pogreb ki stane $250 ie lahko prav Uko doatojen kot pogreb ta tisoč ali več dolarjev. To velja oueebno za delavske družine, ki si težko prihranijo vsak dolar. Ampak rešitev tega vprašanja: odprave raketintva is petgrebne industrije ni nikjer drugje kot t ustanovitvijo pogrebnih zadrug Za usUnovitev teh zadrug nI nihče bolj poklican kot eo podporna društva, ki morajo pu-j ali slej piko^U svojega slehernega člana. bolj se zabava, baro pa scwedb potlhoma šepetajo sami pri sebi; "Reši nas, o gospodi", .zraven pa hitijo, da jih pot obliva. Naša mladina bo praznovala obletnico obstanka krožka Pueblo Youth SNPJ" v petek 25. febr. v Narodnem domu s 'oimalnlm plesom, h kateremu so povabljeni tudi njihovi mladi prijatelji. Naši veliki otroci bodo v dolgih "kikljah" In za enkrat v "rekelcih." Društvo Orel bo melo domačo veselico za člane, članice, njihove družine In prijatelje v ne-leljo, 24. febr. zvečer v Narodnem domu. Pričakuje se, da se zaenkrat udeležimo vsi od prve-«ja do zadnjega, ker to bo domača zabava v pravem pomenu be-tedc. Za one, ki hočejo plesati, bo harmonika z dobrim igralcem; za one, ki nočejo, bodo karte na razpolago; za one ki nlma-o i adi ne tega ne onega, bodo lebate po kotih, da sc bo kar bliskalo, drugi pa zopet lahko no domače vasujejo. Kdor bo hotel piti, mu bo na zahtevo postreženo, prigrizek bo prost in vstopnina bo prosu Ksj hočemo še več! NI dolžnost %smo društvenega odbora, am-oak vsakega possmeznegs člsna da pripelje svojo družino in pohabi svoje prijstelje na *a za havnt večer diuštva Orel ob 8 iri zvečer v Narodni dom, al ta še bolj rano. Dvorana bo od irta ob 7. uri. Našo članico Evelyn McCor •nick so vojaške oblasti premerile it tuksjšnje leUlske postojanke na gUvno postojanko Washington. D. C. Evelyn, na| iarjena hčerka našega Jožeta In Mary Hochevar, Je bila v vsem 'cm času osebna tajnica menjs vedom. Tone Je čez mero zaposlen. Drži se sVojega dela In ima naUnčno rtefračunano, ko- rlko stopinj naitidi ha dan. Radi tega se ne udeleži naših pri- ecb kot se Jih ]e nekaj let na •aj. Ker pa je dober član, pf poseže v žep po prireditvi in pri-,peva k dobičku, traven pa fl-lozoflra, da je \o veliko boljše ter se mokrota, (katfro bi pora j.l, ne uniči, arr.pak je še vedne •a porabo, Da bi pa šel nad Ja ponke kot misli urednik, o tem oa Šc govora ni. Tone se boji tensk In včasih imam sumnjo da je v zadnji mladosti v tem iH onem nesrečnem trenutku ljubil večno devištvo, in tega e tudi drži. Drži se pa tudi na£ 'ueblčanov, ker Tone je fejst fant, mi smo pa fajn ljudje. Ker sem že pri uredniku, sem ie spomnila še nekaj dfugega. V predzadnjem mojem dopisu jem omenlls, ds bi bilo dobro, fe bi svoje opszke napisal v o-klcpaj, ne pa spremenil. In il t ,e. Duplikat, ki bi ga tajnik ob-iržal, bi član podpisal. Ta na iin prakticirajo nekatere unne" V Slovenskem delavskem dr> mu sta govorila dr. Neubaur in *ada Kraigher, delegata JURo. iovanskega rdečega kriza. Med Irugim je povedal, kako so mo-ali partizani skrivati svoje bol-lišnice po gozdovih in izbrisati •sako sled, da ne bi sovražnik zvedel, kje ie taka bolnišnica er partizane ni protektirula v ojevanju ženevska konvencija i njena pravila, kajti nje je o-.upator smatral za bandite. Ce )i sovražnik izvedel, kje so, bi ,ih enostavno postrelil. Zato bo >ili zelo pazljivi in bolnikom so avezali .oči, da niso videli kam jredo. Ni bila bojazen, da bi bil x>lnik ogleduh, ampak če bi bil ijet in mučen, bi lahko povedal, :je se je zdravil. Ko so Američani in Angleži idrli v Italijo in jo okupirali, w * iapravili stike s partizani in z\ leroplani odpeljali iz Jugoslavi je skoro dvajset tisoč bolnikov i / Italijo, kjer so imeli na raz->olago dobro sredstvo in jih :dravili, obenem pa so olajšali )reme onim, ki so po svoji najboljši moči stregli bolnikom. Šli ;o v boj. Kazali so nam tudi film o, ^jubljani, razne govornike kot ita Oton Zupančič, Boris Kidrič in še več drugih. Na govornika je bilo stav-Ijeno vprašanje, koliko ruskih .vojakov je v Jugoslaviji. Odgovoril je, da ne dosti več kot Američanov in Angležev. Dalje, v koliko je Rusija pomagala Jugoslaviji? Odgovor je bil, da je poslala 50,000 ton pšenice, kar bi bilo pet tisoč železniških tovornih vozov Govornik pa je zaeno pojasnil, da ima Rusija sama težak problem doma. Povedal je tudi, da sedaj pomoč prihaja iz Amerike in še več jo bo prišlo. Največ pa si morajo seveda sami pomagati. Shod je aranžirala podružnica 18 SANSa. Pri treh cleveland-ikih priredbah je bila zbrana vsota $3 246, kakor je poročala Enakopravnost. Frank Birblč. Gornji so torej bili ustanovi-nrišli iz par sto tisoč na čez pol- > telji društva 53 SNPJ, ki bo le- drugl milijon imovine. Direk-torij te ustanove sestoji iz sledečih članov: predsednik Joško Oven, tajnik Donald J. Lotrich, blagajnik Anton Trojar, Frank tos v novembru proslavljalo 40-letnico ustanovitve. Carter pa je bil izdan šele 1. avgusta 1907. Glavni predsednik je bil takrat John Stonich, tajnik pa Frank Groser, Vinko Ločni s kar,'Klobučar. Tajnik je bil meni Charles Pogorelec, Frank Zaitz, Louis Zorko in Jakob Zupan. Vse vloge do $5000 imajo federalno zavarovanje. Vinko Locniskar. S SHARONSKEGA DRUŠTVENEGA POLJA Shsrcn, Pa.—Božična priredba, ki Jo je priredil krožek 21 SNPJ, je lepo uspela in blagajna podružnice SANSa se je pomnožila za $33. Toliko so znašali prostovoljni prispevki, vstopnine pa nismo nič računali. Hvala vsem tistim, ki ste kaj ga tiče. natisnjeno kot napišem | darovali za naš izmučen in iz-kar je potrdil tudi sam v začet- itradan narod v stari domovini, 'tu oklepaja. Ce ps ?nremeni I To je bilo že četrto leto. ko je mojega "fathra" v "župnika," | tukajšnji mladinski krožek pri • aniMn mr\i l«ra* Ca- ' ... . . _ spremeni samo moj izraz. Sa mo zlomek je. ker mi živimo v deželi "fadrov." ne na župnikov! $e ljudje v domovini niso rabili ^e?ede "župnik"—"fajmošter " to ie bil izraz, d« smo se razumeli. Ampak besede niso konji, Vot so rekli, ko smo bili šc onkraj luže In vre se je poravnalo, ker smo civilizirani ljudje. Rooe Radovich. npu«TVENE VESTI Iptih se načelnikov postojanke! 12 SOUTHVIEWA in psdzomles drugih pissrnlških J Southvlew. Pa.—Kui se nihče moči. V novi službi bo oprav- j ne oglasi Iz naše narelbine. bom IJals isto delo : p« jsz malo poročal. Posebnih Naša člana Anton in Rose rovic ni. rsren da tuksj delsmr Url n Hribar sta dobila zalo Sčerko Hflen Rose, John |r ^rencc* Babich krepkega sinčki Inhra Ivana, naše društvo p dva mlada člana. Ns« predsednik nfdromrg odbora Louis Korošec Je odM \ St. Louis. Mo. v bolnišnico Missouri Pacific na priporočile zdravnika Društvo Orel mu lell skorajšnjega okrevanja. Uredniški članek brata Gar-dna v Prosvcti 2. jan, je bil ta- sak dan. Pri nis Imsmo ismr -rem^novnike 'n če ne w*š te a ilela morai pobrati šila 1-"oi!a ir Ki s 'rebuhorn ta kru •ti v druge krrje. Tudi v našo naselbino *e jc e vrnilo nekaj fantov od voja kov. katere smo težko pričakovali. Sledeči so topet v eivilu* Joseph Pršuti. Anton Tuten Frank Urbančič, Edward Flor-jančič. Mike Laaavage. Vsi na vedeni w imeli šarže. Domov redil zabavo v korist trpečega naroda v stari domovini. Hvala vsem za trud in delo! Posebno pa gre zahvala in priznanje voditeljici krožka sestri France* Novak. Tukajšnja postojanka SANS* obdržava seje vsako prve^ nedeljo v mesecu, pričetek ob dveh popoldne v Slovenskem domu Proaim, da se udeležijo prihodnje seie vsi zastopniki društev n klubov, na kateri boste slišali račune in koliko je kateri daroval v 1. 1945 za naš trpeči na-od. Seje se lahko udeleži vsakdo. Volili bomo tudi nov od-y>r ta 1. 1946. Delo organitactje SANSa se "*"»ors nadaljevati, kaitl v stari iomovini Še vedno kličeio. naj im pomagamo Nacifašitem gtfkJSSK. opravita« pH-'V---J»7 So. E£ GARDEN. -redt.'V: m^uatt a kum«. vnri podpredsednik-----bok m. Universal. Pa 2AKNICK. drugI podpradaednlk.------SM9 W. Mth St. Cleveland I. Ohio ^ Dtstrtatnl podpradaalucijo še sedaj, namreč, da se bomo v bodoče bolj skrbno, zani-za blagor svojega društva in svoje jednote; da bomo lojalno ipiiali društvene in glavne odbornike kot svoje predstavnike voditelje, ter pridno sodelovali pri raznih prireditvah in drugih t vnostih društva in jednote. Zaobljubimo se, da se bomo v ™ če kolikor mogoče redno udeleževali društvenih sej in redno la( ukaže, da sc ne sme vtikati v njih biznis. Zato je to-fJ: vnašanja nemškim in italijanskim fašistom, zato je huj-P»oti Rusiji, zato je toliko lažljtve propagsnde proti novi in njenemu družabnemu redu. ki je pravičen za delav-Kmete, zato postoji pereče tržaško vprašanje, zato največjega ^ in velikega španskega diktatorja Franca zdaj spet zala-ameriškimi kanoni in drugim orožjem. Vse to v imenu NAŠA KAMPANJA IN SHOD Kampanja za pridobivanje novega članstva, katera je bila preteklo leto razpisana, se naglo pomiče svojemu koncu, samo še dobra dva meseca, pa bo zaključena. Nekateri člani so takoj po razglasu iste stopili v aktivnosti in dosegli dobre ter zadovoljive uspehe, toda mnogo jih je še, ki niso izvršili, kar jim nalaga članska dolžnost. Bratje in sestre! Pod okriljem naše jednote in v kooperativnem sodelovanju smo storili že mnogo koristnega, dobrega dela, tako za članstvo kakor človeštvo vobče, bodisi v gmotnem ali kulturnem oziru. Posameznik bi kaj takega ne mogel nikdar doseči, brez ozira na njegovo gospodarsko moč. Naši temeljni cilji, katere smo razlagali v besedi in pisavi, so dvignili v našem delovnem ljudstvu zavest človeka, ki si je zaslužil spoštovanje in dostojno življenje. Otresli so se hlapčevstva in spoznali, da so veliko Jx>l} zaslužni človeški družbi kot oni, ki živijo v palačah bogastva tn obilja in katerim se več ne tresejo kolena. Ideje in nauki socialne pravice in ekonomske zaščite za ljudstva vseh kontinentov so še vedno naša simbolična načela in ostanejo, dokler >ie bodo ti cilji doseženi. , Apelira se na vse člane, ki iz enega ali drugega vzroka do sedaj še niste vstopili v vrsto aktivnih, da vstopite v delokrog aktivnih agitatorjev in pripomorete pospešiti popolnejši rezultat. Ne zamudimo dragega časa, ker s 31. marcem ie kampanja zaključena. Pravijo: "Kar enkrat zamudiš, navakoma) zgubiš'! ' ★ * ★ Shod v Plttsburnhu V Slovenskem domu na 57. ulici in Butler st. v Pittsburghu, Pa., se bo v nedeljo, 27. januarja vršil shod pod avspicijo slovensko in angleško poslujoče federacije naše organizacije. Na tem shodu nastopi kot glavni govornik dr. Slavko Zore, pravni svetnik jugoslovanskega poslaništva v Washingtonu, D. C. Naš rojak in tovariš Zore ima za sabo težke izkušnje iz zadnje vojpe, ker je bil sam v aktualnih bojih oroti sovražnikom jugoslovanskega ljudstva in demokracije, zato tudi govori tako prepričevalno, da njegove besede'zadenejo v dušo in srce. Kdor omenjenega govornika še ni slišal; temu se toplo priporoča posetrti sl}ocl i>a'navecfeni dan. Obenem boste pa, dragi člani: in lijaki, gmotno, kakor tudi moralno pripomogli svojemu do smrti izmučenemu narodu v domovini, kateri je's svojo herojsko odpornostio napram okupatorju predstav*! Jugoslovane svetu v precej drugačni luči kot snry) bili poznani tfo W' Člani in rojaki v Pittsburghu ter okolici, ne pozabite na shod, ki se vrši kot že omenjeno, na dan 27. januarja popoldne v Slovenskem domu! F. A. VIDER, gl. tajnik. NOVOPRISTOPLI ČLANI NEW MEMBERS Name C»H D»ath Sirk ti i m ADMITTED JAN. 1. 1»« 3 Bo/.lCh Stella .....117.134 «1,000 11.00 Neuser rred H. 117535 500 1.00 Raspotnlk Joseph M. 117536 500 1.00 Saho Bt«!la .....117537 .1,000 1 00 Vuletlo Marko j. 117530 1.000 1 00 5 Tavčar Dorothy J, 117539 500 1.00 0 Refoaco Margaret H. 117540 500 1.00 A Dulph Nlchola Jr.....117541 500 1.00 U Blaakovich Frank 11.»42 1.000 1.00 SlmonMc Stanley J. 117541 500 1.00 ordan Gertrude 117540 150 1.00 » Mramor Frank M...11754'7 1.000 1.00 ftadovlch Mary E...117540 500 1.00 »0 Gavser Mftrtha H.......117&49 509 1.00 33 Tekatar Frank .....„117550 1.000 1 00 4B Ocopak Lola Fvw».....117674 49 Ferrnczy Steve .... 117B8J 53 Crobta ANgeilnc 1IT053 117597 U75IM H759U 117602 117599 I.OflO 100 \)itm 5oo ioo 503 1.00 500 1.0« 500 t 00 1.000 I 00 117903 1.000 1 00 117904 1.000 1 00 117605 1,500 1 00 11700« 606 1 00 11790« 500 1 00 117009 1,000 I 00 117910 500 1 00 Ki- civilizacije, seveda V. CAINKAR gl. predsednik. | 69 OuiMerre* MOtw if, 117565 85 Rvder Francca 117556 0« Fatui Anthony 117557 82 Zupan Tho-na* l.. 117558 88 Are'i Helm M 117501 95 GorUek William 117500 MattUjua Dominic 117561 96 Clrar Pauline 117562 90 Borisek Darlene K 117563 104 Bolakar Anton ...... 117504 Bolakar Joanne H. 117565 Kralj Victor L. .117500 Muaioh Stanley W.. 117907 Pode r gol« Frank .....! 17500 110 Turtloen Ralph ....... 117569 116 Mlntjal Joaeph G. 117571 114 Aubel Anna ..... 117871 110 Offak I)elores J. 117573 Olfak Eleanor F. 117574 130 Flatter John A 117577 Martlnclc Vida 117579 141 Baraga Virginia 117579 101 Bourke Palaley 117580 163 K napil Margaret I. 117581 1C0 Skufea Edward J 1I7MI4 170 Koatell Rdward F 117505 102 Zganjat Edward 117586 190 Gmelner Jullua H. 117507 1.000 205 Menart John A . 117588 1,000 200 Blaalch Albin F. 11758» | Mllavec Joe 117590 Mllavec Mary E , 117591 Vernettl BMri r: 117509 V« metu Frank ...117503 Vernettl Lawrence 117594 110 Pupleh John J. 023 Clndrlc Nick 117 ftcOmak Donald F »40 Keaman Fiuncea 241 Plrlh Eva K6 De Blaale Dorothy 254 Keytack Mika J 262 Kaaula Teresa Oaohonlsh John 26S Anionioli Jullua 273 Bratanlch Oertrude Shuda Irene 276 Kowalewskl- Flo 292 Oabrlalll Camlllo Puakarlch Thomas 2MM Tomsic Betty 315 Frankovich Alberta 117015 322 Baudek Joeephlne ■ M a te tleh l-ol« Shaffer Mary 344 f>»bevet7 Anton 350 Tuaeck Victor II 399 Federinko P. Fin tek Sophie A. 379 Raaperger WI litem JK\ ChekM Sobeit F Ouerriero A Ilea L 390 Augustine Albert 117627 Augustine Joaeph J. 11702« 4U7 Rsbblt Charles F 117930 413 Rehaf Luttle W 414 Patrtek John W Koncev ich Frank 400 Otagorleh Frane«« Oregerteh Frank 471 Writehei Robert R 501 DebfUk Carl 549 Bi/>ek Vilma »47 Sevlcti Michael Ml Johnaon Alfred t 979 SUllons Emmett A Ml Hickmlre Mary M II1M7 IS4 Poklar Hudolpt. F. 117040 M9 Bobtn Edward F 117049 Mi Veriathnlk Mildred II7MV MV Oomell Joaeph 117001 (« V10m Helen D II70S3 •49 Davldnvich Ml M red 1179*4 SrkulM* U»M »1*000 HtuHta Maiga.et H II70M (M Murv*v dere M IIMM Rokrywka Liluaa II79M Rfdm« Genrga L. II7SB0 , 700 WaU Anna H70SI 7li flvirotti. Erneat . 117«« 7M Urip 0»»M II7»«« 147 K'ebs D»»eo4hr L II70M • Kreti* Jih* Al»»eft 11706» Mfidiei Mary 11 TeTe Mmh M mit C IIM7I WecbMC* Catherine 117071 Wertruffc Le*wi I 117*72 500 1.90 500 >'500 109 < 900 DIs. 500 1 00 500 1 00 600 500 1.00 500 2 00 3.000 2 00 500 I 00 500 1.00 500 1.00 500 1.00 500 1.00 1.000 1.00 500 100 Lodge No. Name Pert Death Sick Dene- Bene til m admitted dec. 1. 1945 1 Gnidovec Adolph 117633 1.000 14 Orom Rudolph J. . 117644 1.000 1 00 16 Zajec Bessie T ....117545 1.000 KM) 134 Gacnik Josephine ...,117575 1,000 1.00 Tomlch Katharine .11767« 500 1 00 ICS Sabec Tony ....... 117692 1.000 1 00 Saboc William «117683 1.000 1.00 241 Tomlch D««anka jmoo 1,000 242 Auaec Florence E. |'.117«01 500 DIs. 300 t'heanlk Agnea , .,.117614 1.000 1.00 1^3 Karnlcnlk France«1/11^19 500 2 00 400 Razpotntk William 11^7629 900 1 00 477 Ftlipcich Anna ..„J[ltol 500 800 Raspotnlk Leonard T17630 1.000 1 00 547 Bruich Sophia «17942 1.000 1.00 589 Kuacevlch Margaret 117944 1,090 1 00 614 Slmonclc Danlalla 1.117651 1,000 . . 080 Zlbreg Ealoanor . 7«87 800 1 00 7.T0 Stormahak Vcron^a lHW? 800 1.00 ADMITTED NOV. L 44 Kral'ec William H^Vm^l 51 Taucher Florence A i!T(M»4 271 Plshkur Mary tlf«07 l,0(Mi 1.00 407 Kralj Frank O. II7(|38 1,000 HHI 721 Rupnk'k Andrew 117906 SO0 ADMITTED AUO. I. 1941 ' tllS Majcen Mildred 117570 «00 100 F. A. Vider. Supreme Sec'y. poročilo o nakazani bolniški pogori Nakaaana dne 17. januarja I0M 8to" J 00 800 800 Dl«, 800 ...... 1.000 1 00 1.000 1 00 1.000 1.00 800 1 00 800 1 00 8110 1 00 1.000 1 00 500 I 00 1.000 I 00 1,000 1 00 I 00 1.00 500 1 00 500 1 00 50l\ 100 500 1 00 800 100 500 1 00 117911 117012 117913 500 I 00 500 I 00 500 IOO 500 I 00 117019 1.000 1 00 117917 500 2 00 117619 1000 100 117020 500 140 117621 1.000 1 00 117012 900 1 09 I17623 600 117494 900 1 00 117415 1.000 1 00 117419 1.000 IOO ■ 900 1.00 500 I 00 500 1 00 1.000 I 00 9M 100 1,000 1*9 I i 117431 IIT432 117913 117434 117436 117436 1.000 117440 IOOG 117441 900 1 40 117443 1000 100 117444 1400 109 117444 1400 140 I OUO 209 M9 140 tj L W0 !<» REPORT OF SICK BENEFIT PAYMENT Pavment al January IT. 1940 1 Mary HpaUer 939, Jruli Dugar $79 JoKn A vein 934 j > M George Trbovkti 9M M Joaeph Earaauna 914 ll J 1 tn Joeephine Mlinar 9J6. PUlIlip »tarnlg 934 Stefan »tam/ar «M ' ' 04 Jona Tekevee 911, Frank Oblak $3« John Pave $94 Andrew feme $17, 14» Freak Poeirk 90» I 00 rn Anion Valen« k 937 I 00 M John Malin« 91» 94 Matt Strukel 934 I on 77 Jennie Mumevlr 93« 10» 79 Katarina Koeu 939 Freiieee »ugiskl lao »13 140 ■ ChoaKne Granda 099. Mm Greener 944 Frank Link $M Jacob Kaapel 94» »0 Jakob Syataiaie 934 it I m Mogel »SI CetKsr ir»e Ragel M 10» Dersi ver>s*k 919 99 Johana Jakaeur M G*«#rg» OewaM •MM Mary Tomer $11 IM »I John Morwi, M» f rank Srnotw »II I M AnUm KI»mmtu u 93a Carl 7u'M 441 Frances Lukiart $.18, Fiances l.tikisrl ' $:i.\ Mary Tomale $31. Josep!i Vld> mar $16 80, 480 Frank Reanlk $10, Joaeph Gombaoh Sr. $19, John Jeitarc $19.80, Mary Cap-rich $30, Anton Janetlc $41, Frank Hucar $13, Frank Bucar $46 4M Ignac Katarinoic $11. Vaao Mlllano-vlch $30 461 Josephine Mahnlc M7. Christina Ver> hovnlk 816. Joseph Verhovnlk 814, Emma Cvjetloanin $17.80 464 MllIJa Crevar 831, Mato Mkol 819 471 L«»u Ise He m i »ci »16, Louise HamiMd 830. rheresa Hahor 838. Frank Sokol 818. 474 Frank Kern 814. Dava Delicti S3U 486 Fiank Jennancnik $30. Mary Osai Ml. 488 Ixrulsa Zdravje $36 600 Kalheilna Margate 9M 602 Joaeph Pinter M. Mladina Filip 9U 630 Marko Govorcln $39 »40 Mary Skarl $7 850 Ivan C'otle $M. Johaaa Roraru $96 6M Freda Burger $10. Freda Burger $6. Sophie Sow« 910 564 Hose Hribar 111, Helen Cental $40, Ma« Culkar M Hudolph Junko $32. l29 IIelan llajdukovluh $21. 632 Katharine Poulia »36 Mary E Novak 910, Mary E Novak $00 pri federaciji, da pošljejo svoje opazovalce na to sejo. Na svidenje 27.' januarja; pričetek ob desetih dopoldne pri bratu Ku-parju v Uniontownu. John Skoda, predsednik. VABILO NA LETNO 8EJO Frcd«ricktown. Pa. — Naznanjam društvom SNPJ v okraju Fayette in Greene, da se bo vršila prihodnja federacijska seja v nedeljo, 27. januarja, v Uniontownu, Pa., pt*i bratu Urbunu Ruparju. Začetek ob desetih dopoldne. Kakor vam je znano, je to letna seja, zato apeliram na vsa društva v tej okolici, da gotovo pošljejo svoje zastopnike. Anton Skvarch. tajnik. Društvene vesti North Chicago. IU.—Na zadnji seji društva 11» SNPJ Je bij« bolj slaba udeležba. Vzrokov je veliko, če se jih hoče navesti v opravičilo. Pri društvu ni nobenih sprememb, kajti sprejel je ves stari odbor odborniška mesta, ki jih uo vršil v tekočem letu. Glede prispevkov v društveno blAgaj-no tudi ostane po starem, namreč da plača vsak član deiiet centov mesečno To je za kritje društvenih stroškov. V zadnjem letu smo izgubili tri članice. Mcseca februarja je umrla Frances Furlan, v avgustu Frances Klavžer in v decern biu Lizie Turk. Slednja je bi la po rodu Slovakinja, a jo bila članica društva 35 let. Zapušča moža, pet hčera in tri sinove. Lep spomin nanje, sorodnikom pa izrekamo inkreno sožaije. Na prihodnjo sejo ste vabljene vse Članice, da se je udeležite v večjem številu. Podano bo letno poročilo in po seji pa bo kartna zabava, kakor vnako leto. Oddane bodo lepe nagrade in pripravljen bo dober prigrizek. Antonla Beaek, tajnica. 4$4 Joseph Mherjak $13 687 Milka PlakulK $3» r »w John Zlmerman $14. Joeephin« Hrva tin 927 «65 Isabella Arch $11, Elsie Stefanei« 96 644 Josephine Kart »M, Jolni Zdravje 934 Fiank Valenčlt $71. 977 Antonla Bogataj $17 719 l*ona ( eeear 910. Ousteye Bar g »II 744 Jennie Kerllnger $M 7M Martin Meson IM SKUPAJ TOT Al. $10,M7 »0 LAWMENCE GKADISEK. ta) bol odd Sec'y S B l*M<< Federacije SNPJ vsi na rederacijsko 8EJOI Grenohcro, Pa«—Vabim društva SNPJ v Fayette in Greene, da goUivo pošljt jo svoje /antop-nike na federacijsko sejo, ki st' lar vršila 27. januarja, Ker bo to letna seja in bomo volili tudi federacijski odbor za I. MHtf, je navzočnost vseh zastopnikov in odbornikov nujno potrebna Mislim, ds sedaj ni nobenega i/govora, kakor smo ga imeli v vojnem času. Gasolina j< dosti in tudi dela se ne v toliki meri kot se je poprej. Nam, starim uradnikom, je bilo tudi težko udeležrvat! se sej, p« arrv> bili vs4*eno ves čas aktivni. Vabim ponovno tudi flats diu-štva, katera še niso priključena Virginia, Minn. — Sklep de-ccmbejrske sejo društva Virginia 21S SNPJ je bil, da se priobči imena odbornikov za 1. 1946 v Prosveti In obenem sklep, ki določa 50c doklade v korist društvene blagajne na vsakega člana in članico, to pa vsled tega, ker imamo naš denar naložen v zveznih bondih, gotovine pa prav malo na rokah, kateru ne bi zadostovala v izrednih nIučii-jih. Doklado članstvo lahko plača v .sij k čus do I. julija t. I. Odbor za I 1»4(J Je sledeč: predsednik Josip Vraničar, podpredsednik Iyoius Belay, tajnik i1. Cimperman, blagajnik M. Pe-carina, zapisnikarica sestra Pe-carina. Društveni zdravnik pa je dr. Kajala. Seje se vrše v o-bičajnem prostoru vsako drugo nedeljo v mesecu, pričetek ob pol dveh popoldne. (Drugo smo izročili tajništvu, kumor »padu. Glasovi iz I naselbin IZ WHITE VALLEYJA White Valley. Pa. — I/, naše ^)elt> doline" se lc redko kdaj kdo oglasi v Prosveti. I ahko bi drugi kaj poročali, ker so bolj zmožni kot juz. Lansko leto *cm poročal, kako me je hotela družba Elliott v Jeannetti prikazati, da sem jeti-čen, a se ji ni posrečilo. Pozneje so me poklicali na delo in še danes delam isto delo kot poprej. Šel sem pred unijski odsek in zahteval, da mi družba plača za ves izgubljeni čas. In res so mi plačali za pet dni v tednu, ker pa sem delal šest dni v tednu, nisem bil zadovoljen in zahteval sem, da mi plačajo tudi sobote. Stvar se je vlekla m .st niest eev . .rdaj nu je plača la družba še /a 14 sobot Seveda, pričakoval sem, da me bodo sedaj takoj odslovili, a me niso. Dovolj o tem. Dne Ki. januarja sem predla-gal mi seji društva 2112 SNPJ. da bi izvolili enega flumi in prav tako pri društvu liti ABZ, katera bi šla po hišah kolekt at za naše siromake v stari domovini, in sicer obleko In gotovino. Kdor čita pisma l< stare domovine, lahko vidi, da so v star! domovini v resnici zelo potrebni naši pomoči( Na seji se jc večina strinjala z mojim predlogom, ker pa ni hotel nihče sprejeti dela, som ga pa Jaz, brat John Korče pa ml je obljuhM, da ml bo pomagal. Torej bova šla od hiše do hiše, zato se priporočava, da nam boste šli na roke in darovali po svojih močeh za naše bedne brate in sestre v stari domovini. Tu in tam slišimo rojake, ki pravijo, da bodo sami poslali svojcem. To Je pravilno, da se vsakdo spomni in jim pomaga, toda ne smemo pa pozabiti na one reveže, ki nimajo nikogar v tej deželi, a so zelo potrebni. Prepričan sem. da etek v mest*, eu v SND, 1714» J"lio H Ako želite kakšne hitre informacije me pokličite po telefonu Uril-verni t y 3-5181. MoJ naslov pa Je: 1047 Floieme, Detroit .'i Mich. Josal Korsic. tajnik. Willard. Wis,- Ns letni seji društva I »H SNPJ je bil izvoljen sledeč odbor za I, UHO predsednik Joseph Slomec, podpredaed-nik John Ksltinger, tajnik Martin Kun, bUgajničarka Mary Ksltinger, zspisnikarit a .Mary Bergsnt; nadzorni odsek: Fred Shllt/, on d, John lieigant in J< nnlt KIrn. Seje se vršijo vsako četrto nedeljo, pričetek ob dveh popoldne Doklsds ogtarie po Ktarem Martin Ktrn. tajnik. Grsnd Hsven, Mkh. Članstvu društva fi.Vi SNPJ naznanjam, da je bilo aklenjeno na 'redni neji M jsnusrjs ID46, ds mors vsak član in članica pla-/Hti v društveno blsgajno $1 za I Itf4ti Prosim, ds upoštevate ta sklep, Anion Weiss, tajnik VLOGE v ta) posojilnici ■svsrovsna 4o I8.00S.00 po Pedsrsi Saving« k Losa lasursncs Corporation. Wtchinglon. D. C. Hprejomsmo osebno in društven« vlog« IJMKftALNJC O UMESTI St. Clair Savings it Lean Ce. •23» St. Clair A von us • Hand M70 CLEVELAND. OHIO Ustavi** tisto srbečico SftAXON PASTE js koristno sdrsvilo is stlsttens n gs, brlvnn «rWico, it-$4je In drug« manjše kotns aibtrflce Ds takojšnjo pom«* is 9rl*M»o koto Ores duhs. bro/mstwftno in ns asliUvs nu-ben Hi olives Pollji« Is on dolsr sli |i 79 is dvojno vsli* koat. ns Bit AX ON COM Dspl. P. )>1 So. Clark •! . Cblssgo. III., in ml vsm pošljemo to, poltnlns prtMlo. IVivrnilev denarjs Jamrrna . •••#»# ZASTOPNIKI LISTA PROSVETE »s est druAlvsnJ lajnlkl tu tajnice la «Isb1. kt |lk druitea laeoMJa v Is ivrba. Nail »aslaeljenl lokalni la pole ealnl 4S4lsp«Ukl aa določene okraja »si Lotilo Berborlc se Milwaukee Wis. Is okolico. Anton JsakS'^k. as Ckttlaoi Ohls le okolic«. frank Klua Is Cklsholms. Mlss. •s Chleholn« la okollso. Frank Cvslsa U Tlrs MIH. as es^ arsdsls-vaksdas Fes«*. Anton Z o« nik Is Hvriaiat«. F«, ss v«« se ped no PenneyleenJJo Pelof eseh tsk ps Iskbs vsak šlaa ali asro^alk sam pošli« 9««J« asraš sla« direktno Item • PROSVETA ti!7 S«. Lawndale A vs.. ChlcsfO. UL »»»eeeea mm>r tmmmmm ap»p»a« For Members of Slovene National Benefit Society and American Slovenes WEDNESDAY, JANUARY Slovene Nafl Benefit Society in 43rd Year of Fraternal Service-1904-1946 PROSVETA ENGLISH SECTION Twentieth Anniversary of SNPJ English Speaking Lodge Move, PAGE SIX Economic Dictators Defying the People\Victorians Plan "Spring IN ITS EFFORT to avert nation-wide strike« in most basic industries, the government openly offered price concessions to the operators to induce wage increases. What did the operators do? Did they accept the offer? Were they willing to negotiate with organized lsbor? On the contrary, the operators of sll industries where wage increases have been asked by labor, have shown high-handed defiance of the government with their anti-labor and anti-union provocations. They flatly refuae to go along with the government in its attempt to speed reconversion, to keep wages at decent level and to prevent inflation and another depression. Who are these operators that are defying the government? They are the Big Boys of industry and business and finance. General Motors, General Electric, the powerful Steel Corporation, and others. These are the real American economic dictators! These very interesu were responsible for the Great Depression that nearly mined the country. The American people must awake to the occasion now and show that they are on the side of the government in this crucial moment when the Economic Dictators have plainly shown that they don't care what happens to the country as long as their fat profits are assured in the future. In view of sll this, the only course left for the government is to seize sll industries that are defying the people and the government. Let the government operate these industries for the good of all the people. At any rate, it is high time that all basic industries be socialized. * * * THERE ARE EMPLOYERS who still dream of smashing labor unions. That is whst they did sfter World Wsr t They hsve learned little, if anything at all, in their mad rush for fst profits, so they are trying it again. Fortunately, times have somewhat changed. The labor movement is In a better position now than it was 25 years ago. The workers heve the militant CIO behind them, and the AFL and other independent labor unions today are also in a better position thsn in the esrly 1920's. The unions sre not looking for trouble now nor have they ever been trying to provoke trouble. They had hoped that differences could be settled around the conference table. They went at least half way to meet the employers. Because of this enlightened sttltude on the psrt of lsbor, it was expected thst the opposing sides would come to s workable agreement. On the other hand, the employers have shown their extreme arrogance when they left the conference and refused to bergsln on sny rasonable basis. In the face of this, there was nothing left for the unions but to strike. They are determined that the hands of the clock shsll not be turned back. Organized and unorganized labor Is determined to ban stervation wages once and for ell. The two extremes—vsst profits for the few snd substandard wages for the many—must never return! Big profits must come down snd wages must go up! ★ * * IN TAKING THE PRESENT position, organized labor ia not actuated solely by s desire toin? A great deal of the credit for the cueceas of the party should go to the "members who gave their time and efforts, Namely. Adolph Mad-ley, Mary Ktroy, frank I v ancle Oscar Ivanrie. Ruth Kreffel. Gus Pow* ell. Sophie K rapes. Vie Kreffel. Frank Stonich. Anthony Sekula. the Tui k hi others. Frank and Joe, who gave out with aome good accord ion music Also, thanka to the senior Mn Stroy for helping out with the rats By the way. folks, that good hotr < made mi usage came from Fan and M ad leys Say. why couldn't we got together again »omet i me? We all had a lot of fun and at the same time we are helping to defray expenses of the coming bowling trip Incidentally, all members who are planning on making the trip to Cleveland, should try and attend future meetings. Our new fin. See'y Anthony kula would like your cooperation for thia year You can pay your dues at his home, 1011 N. H a ugh members. Here is hoping lot more of you in the future. FRANK KREFFEL, Lodge 575, "Hoosier Pals.'* Attention, Members SNPJ Lodge No. 121 DETROIT, MICH —Notice to all members of SNPJ lodge 111. We are sending bank check or postal money order for payment of dues. Write my name, Joaef Korsic. on the checks, to avoid complications of changing them Please send your dues in by the last of the month. Dues could be paid at the meeting or the last Friday in the month from 7 to S p m at BNH. I714S John R For any quick information call University 3-S181. My address: Joaef Korsic, IS47 Florence Ave., Detroit 3, Mich JOSEF KORSIC. Sec'y. may] th» Certainly The teacher was revising month s Scripture Who was it went into the lion's den and rame out alive?" be aaked. Pleaae, sir, the lion," said Bright I Let's all come out that night Bertie. I DOROTHY GABROSEK For the last couple of months we have been welcoming back quite few of our active members, nsmely, Vic Belec, Frank Korenchan, Frank Jereb, Tony Konciija. Henry Belec, Frank Kovach and alao one of our girl members. Dorothy Kralnc. We are all glad to see these returned veterans Also at th* last meeting were Eva Simcic. Millie Koclekar, and Mamie Leben whom we have* mined at the last couple of meetings. Mary Svete, l.oulse Sustersic. Sylvia Smole and Dick Pierce are recovering from illness and we all wish them s speedy recovery. We sre all glad to hear of the marriage of Frances Kirn to Joseph Schwarti and alao of Albert Gan-tor's marriage in Louisiana Lots of luck and happiness The Peklaya, Tillfe and Bill, ate the proud parents of a baby girL Also the Cotes (formerly Jennie Slfleri have a baby boy. We wish to extend our congratulations to them Don't forget that date you have with us. February II. at S p m Seven Pioneer bowlers rolled games of 200 or better last Wednesday. These were topped by John Alic's 227. The rest were A1 Or-manicc 212, Frank Zordani 202, Stanley Zordani 201, Paul Videgar 203, John Vertnik 201, and Joe Hu-dale 200. This was a night for two victories for each of the following teams: Dr. Nachtman, Dr. Walter, Lorraine Beverages, and Jose Zavetnik. at the expense of the SNPJ Prlntery, Zefran Funeral Home, Slovene Center, and Lotrich Insurance squads. Some interesting coincidences have been recorded by Secretary John Alic. The Or ma nice brothers A1 and Frank, had the same average after forty-two games, 167-18. President Leo Komuchar of the League rolled his first 200 game on Dec. 19, during the present schedule.—A reception is being held in honor of Dr. Robert Neubaur of the Jugoslav Red Cross mission Friday, Jan. 25. who ia touring this country as a guest of the American Red Cross. It will be held at the Marine Room of Hotel Hamilton. 20 S. Dearborn Street, at 8 p. m. Our people are Invited. The annual meeting of the Slovene Labor Center is scheduled for Thursday. Jan. 31. Besides the an nual report action will be taken about remodelling the premises-There is a definite tendency and an upsurge of the people of Europe to the left England is socializing her industries. France has begun to do the same, as have Poland. Jugoslavia and Caechnslovakia What does that mean* That means, we Socialista have been in the right tempo all these many decades It also means thst the young people will have to learn something shout the new social order which is upsurging so that they can properly evaluate It and carry out the historic mission of the common man. I consider the GM strike and the steel strike definitely part of the common man's upsurge Big moguls are trying to VERONA. PA.—Things have rather quieted down a little, but great plans are in the making. Our'Juve-niles are especially "eager beavers, for they are planning a Valentine dance Feb. 16, and they want to conduct something different. All have ideas to contribute, and for the music we have booked Frank Porov-ne's "Musical Stylists," the ever popular band who is enjoyed by everyone, young and old alike. They have a great following from the different localities, so for an especially nice evening, keep open the date of Feb. 16. The monthly meeting last Sunday proved most interesting. Many of the members are in favor of build ing a New Club, but nothing is definite because of the shortage of building materials and the high cost of labor, although we do plan to build a new float for the river and quite a few docks for the different boats. Yes, the members have planned to make our club a beautiful spot along the Allegheny River So again I say, attend the meetings and offer your assistance and suggestions fqr both are always welcome. The winner of the door prize was Earl Tampleton who was just recently discharged from the Navy Our dance last Saturday again proved most successful. The crowd attending enjoyed themselves ire mensely. We saw the familiar faces of "Porky" Bouma, Rudy Trater Chuck Latin talking over old times and really had some good laughs. Eddie Marelca and Johnny Bursic were out of town guests snd it was nice seeing them all and look forward for another meeting. Another member recently discharged is William Cestnik of the Navy. Welcome home, boys, it is wonderful seeing you. * We have started bowling the second half and have added a few new bowlers. The first half ended with "Fergie" Ferguson being top bowler for the men and Anne Lipesky for the women. Patton and Hodges are tie for first place and they have to battle it out. May the best team win. A close score to topping Frank Bozick's 218 was "Copper" Bergoich bowling 217. Frank only smiles about it and says it's a close call. Am just wondering whose face is red in this instance. The party had a score of 44 in the sixth frame and the next two frames were strikes. In the ninth frame the first ball went in the gutter and they chopped on the second ball for two pins. Hm, I wonder who? Can you guess? Ask President Elmer Eiffler, for he really gets a kick out of it and enjoys telling it. Sorry that Eleanor Vrbancic is still in the Pittsburgh Hospital and we wish her success in getting well soon so she caa be with us again. Regret seeing Major and Mrs. Steve Rafay return to California and hope they can be with us again in the near future. The Veronian Club is interested in booking orchestras to play at our dances. Anyone wishing to play, please write to me in care of the Veronian Club. 222 Arch Street. Verona. Pa., giving full details as to open dates, fees, type of music played, number of players in the band. etc. A worthy cause is on at the pres ent time, the Infantile Paralysis drive. Contribute as much as pos slble to the drive, so that those who need the assistance can receive it and be able to run and play and walk as you and I do. CORNELIA GO RUN There is a real danger the majority of the Congress cumb to the pressure of the Administration, the powerful hats" in the Pentagon Building, Washington, D. C., orj Big Business, the American Legion, Veterans of plus similar elements and foist upon the nation permanent] pulsory military training of one sort or another. If this should unfortunately occur in this, the mo.st nation, then the entire world will embark on a gigantic ara race and Prussianization of every single member of the Nations bloc. The results of such an insanity would inev lead, not to universal peace and brotherhood of mankind World War 3 and universal destruction. Of this there no doubt. Realizing the inherent and actual danger to this nation an world peace in converting the United States into an armed i in peace time, the SNPJ through its Executive Committee, ly joined the forces of Peace and Goodwill among nations striving to prevent militarization, Prussianization and Jap tion of this great land of ous. Among the forces who are figb this evil and dangerous attempt to foist permanent militariz on the country is the entire organized Labor Movement, as i as all peace organizations, many church and educational as well as Co-operative Movement, the Farmers' Union and i In behalf of our Society the Executive Committee sent its i ment to both the Senate and the House Military Committee i have before them various Bills for permanent compulsory tary service. The Executive Committee urges all our lodges to act like while there is still time and inform their respective Congre and Senators they are against any permanent compulsory tary service and urge them to vote against any such proposal, lodges should either write their own resolutions along the the Executive Committee or use the one they will receive the Headquarters for this purpose. Remember, this deeply i cerns the future of every one of us, of our children, of our i try, in fact the entire world. Remember that armies and ments, now including the atomic bomb, are built for war, not| peace. * The Executive Committee sent the following statement on I matter to the appropriate Government bodies in Washington: We« the Executive Committee of the Slovene National Society« urge you in behalf of our 66,000 members ?nd Am« citizens of Yugoslsy extraction to report unfavorably any compulsory military training aa a post-war policy oi our ernxnent. Such a policy would not only be a complete negation c great hlatorical course as s nation of Freedom and Damocrag^ would also set our beloved country on the road of Insatlabl« i tarism which haa been one of the greatest cursfcs oi mankind i one of the main cause« of both World Wars. We are cont that permanent compulsory military training would const big danger, perhaps a fatal step, towards Prussianization ai anlsatlon of the United States. Consequently, such a policy< definitely tend to lesd to World War III and suicide oi mi and not to a universal Peace which all nations so urgently r As we contemplate the sad scene of the present dsy world: | the destruction of countless millions of Uvea, of vast natu sources, of untold millions of dollars of property, oi the upon thousands of once great citiea and humble villages, of l treaaures of irreplaceable art; all thia by World War II, ths j eat Insanity of a sick civilisation—aa we contemplste all criminality of human folly and an absolute need to avoid fori its repetition In a vaatly magnified form« a course bringing« tain suicide to civilisation and utter Impoverishment of it* r nants, we suggest and urge the pursuance of the following i dial policies by our Government! 1) Eschewing and defeating all attempta to enslave this by a policy of permanent compulsory military training and i tarism; 2) Initiating and presalng upon all natlona and their ments the urgent need for universal and Immediate bam of compulsory military training to be attained by a Ti Agreement; 3) Either utilising the UNO or calling an international co once of all nations for universal, progreaalve disarmament ttj point where no nation will be a danger to any other nstion; 4) Supplementing and strengthening the renunciation oi expressed feebly in the UNO Charter, by all United ■ through following stepa, if war la to be avoided and baifl a) By merging that part of their respective sovereignti« in the past, and will In the future, mad* for war into a Federation, the sole purpose of which shall be the mala* of World Peace, or the prevention of war; b) By converting the UNO aa speedily aa possible in World Federation sufficiently atrong to maintain world well as 4he sole manufacture of heavy armament (in statea). and to conduct a preventive war aa a last resort. We believe, in conclusion, the pursuance of surh or similar clea aa outlined above would be far more In accord with Ing needa of all the world of which the United Stat* ^ part, however Important, than compulsory aailttsry traH peace time. Pursuance of such pollciee would certainly more conatructlve and conducive to world peace. >n. Under their director, Matt L. fiouze, they have gained national f"me in the fields ol concert pro-g'.ims, radio, and recordings. Their colorful program presentations are popular the country over. The remaining schedule for this l> by. It was a very worthy cause and we were glad we attended, After the show, most of us stayed downtown, had dinner and then for home. Last year, on this Sunday, almost the same group of Perfect Circlers were in Waukegan partlci pating with the Jolly Juveniles on a 40th anniversary program. Re member, Waukegan? • PERFECT CIRCLE- This Saturday, Jan. 26, will be the next meet lng date of Perfect Clrclors. You'll have for discussion your Valentine Party and perhaps you'll receive your trophy. Congratulations to Perfect Circle for Mng the out standing Circle In SNPJ and to Ann Sannemann and Ruth Medic for their able guidance. Congratulations to the runners-up, tool Circle Notes—The January Id issue of West Side News carried a picture of several Perfect Circle members and their manager in con nectlon with the clothing drive for Jugoslav needy. With it was a very good writeup of SANC work in connection with the relief work.—On the staff as a reporter Is Robann Sannemann for the "Burns Beacon," the grammar school paper,*-• SCS CLUB—The annual meeting of the Slovene Center Social Club will be held Saturday, Jan, 28, at 8 p. nt. at headquarters, 2301 So, l^iwndale, The usual elections of officers will be held After the meeting a tasty lunch will be served free to members; the menu includes krvave klobase and relje, There will be music for dancing Members are invited to attend. • SLC—The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Slovene Labor Center will be held on Thursday, Jan. 31, at 8 p. m. at headquarters, 2301 S Lawndale We urge all shareholders to be present to hear of progress and of plans for future. A new board of directors Is to be elected SERVICEMEN -Marine John Winter la at home, Frank Sodnik of the Navy stationed at Clearfield, Utah. Is due hone early this week. We're hoping It's for good! Frank Korenchan of Waukegan arrived home laat week, after serving In Fiance. ALL-AROUND The last Pioneer executive meeting was held at the home of the Simons They all celebrated Steve Cerkoney's birthday that night and a gay time is reported with dandy refreshments — Next month's meeting will be held at the Vertnlk's home on North Side.— crutch« s or I faces Eaeh member left a contribution to the March of Dimes We then stopped at a res taurant for dinner. This Saturday. Jan 28. the Perfect Circle will hold Its regular meeting Most important on the agenda will be the Valentine Party fW- sure to attend* SYLVIA TROJAR. Sec y. lodgerland News MILWAUKEE. WIS—Our belated congratulations to Elsie Schinalz who has been a bride of 6 months. She was marrifd to John Allan Mr-Bride. You really put one over on us, Elsie, but we all \ush you both the best of luck. News of not such a cheerful 1t-mosphere was that of Frank (Pe wee) Klavora leaving our surroundings. Pewee, as he was affectionately known to all his friends, has IcO for his new home in Euclid, Ohio. We surely Will miss you and your accordion, Frank. We all wish you the best of luck, and drop us a line once in a while so the contact will not be broken. On the tick list we have Joe Wcne, 1014 S. 2nd St.; John Mlhelich. «14 S 9th st.; Cecelia Verbick, 1808 S S3rd st., and Mathilda Kuki'e, 3388 N. 13th st. Drop in and spend a little time with these sick members whenever you are in the neighborhood It Is the duty of us all to visit the sick whenever possible; A cheery visit now and then goes a long way to help speed the recovery of these members. We again make an appeal to all members who have returned from the armed forces to contact our secretary as soun U* they possibly can after arriving home, Some boys have been home for months liefore we got an inkling of the good news. So here's hoping all you OI Joet, Swabbles, and Gyrenes get on the hall and take heed, Change of address; Pvt. John Smanx, 46001890 -381 St. Quarter masWr Co., A.P.O. 331, c/o l»M. San Francisco, Calif, Dates to Remember Jan. 18—This will be your last reminder to attend our first meet lng of the year. Same place, Re-btrnisek's Hall, 6th and W. Bruce st. Time, 8 p. m. Many In portant topics will be brought up for discussion which should be an Incentive for more members to get out of their hibernation and attend, Also the installation of officers for the coming year will take place. With the strain eased up for t .ost of ua and the continued return of many of our boys, there is no reason why the attendance at our monthly meetings shouldn't skyrocket. The welfare of the lodge rests on tho shoulders of the entire membership. So it is up to you old-timers and youngtimers alike to put your shoulders to the wheel and keep the wheels of progress rolling. Yours for bigger and better meetings thruout 1946. Jan. IT—The SNPJ Federation will hold their meeting on this date at Rebernlsak's Hall, S. 6th and W. Bruce st. Time, 1:30 p. m, All SNPJers ara invited to attund this meeting as many subjects of Inter est will be brought up. In the Remlc Mixed league whleh does Its biffing on Rcmic's lanes on Monday nights, the boys were really on the beam. Hotter than a fire cracker was no less than Johnny Sidmak, who fired his wide hook with d e v a s t a t i ng results and smacked the high series among the Badge,- boys in these parts so far this season. Johnny cracked the setups for the fine total of 674 on games of 235-202-237. Good going, John. Tony Spruck was a good second shooting consistently for a neat set of 882 on games of 187-180-212. The south paw slants of Tony Ob-luck were in good working order for the first two games when gsmes of 201-23 were crashed into the pits. He really fizzled in the last game for a weak 148 with two splits and two easy misses finishing with 882. The gals had a rough time of It, Mary Remtc had the only worthwhile score when she spilled a total of 488. That total was good enough to trim hubby Wally by twenty pins. For the first time the Rerrlc Ladies Social hits the headlines This loop docs its bowling on Wednesday nights. Molly Ohluck hit her tops for the season wlien she cracked a 471 set. Other liadger girls and SNPJers in this league are Mis. G, Lesky, Mrs. J Glavan and Caroline Fritx. Most of these girls are In the first year of league competition and the averages are not so high, Irut they have a lot of fun, which, after «11. Is the main thing In Friday night's Social the Imys really have a lot of fun with Badger boys being represented on all four teams, Tony Spruck was on top of the heap with his total of 676, l^fty Obiuck was next in line with 86* Slim Sedmak had the honoi of hitting the only 400 of the evening. And what a series, Riddled with splits In all 3 games Slim was In for some good natured ribbing after his all time low of 4S6 was i/osted on the board Just keep pitching, boy, and you will redeem yourself in a big way. Again we remind all you Badgers that a membership drive Is on lart's get that proapeet In line and bring him or bar to the meeting Friday Time Is running out on us fast, so let's get busv in the remaining days and get that quota Don't forget to get mto the habit of paying your dues on Ume and attending out regular n onthly meeting. SALTY 884 return to the Windy City. Here's wishing them a swell trip1 Our very heerty congratulations to Frank and Mary Udovich on the occasion of iter fortieth wedding anniversary —A thank you to Mayme Cerkoney for her niee word* about the outgoing seigaant at arms. Golden Eagles Dance, Jan. 38 G1RARD, OHIO—This is about the last reminder about I our first dsncc of 1946. We direct this reminder largely to our Eagle members. There were very few at our last dance and we certainly have a right to expect a greater membership attendance at this one. Only a few are carrying on the work of the Eagles. Of course, this is no novelty. Other lodges are afflicted with the same disease. But we like to believe that the Eagles want to be different. Joe Umcck and his Polka Kings will play for this dance. This is Joe's first big dance since his discharge from the Navy. Our members—in full number and his many friends—should be around to welcome him back. Joe is the same filendly fellow. Ht*. would be glad to listen to your mUslcal requests. Included in Joe's orchestra is Anthony Ywklevlch, formerly in Uncle Sam's Army. Tony plays sax and he, too, would be glad to ace his many friends at the damy. Once again, the date is Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Slovene Hall. Federation Notes Here are our officers for 1946: President, Joe Garm (Sharon); Vice PrcsWrm. Tony Ktkly < Young*, town); Secretary, Frank Reiek (Guard); Treasurer, Tony Valentine (Sharon); Recording Secretary, John Rovan (Girard), This year's Ohio SNPJ Day came in for a lot of discussion, A meeting of representatives from the four Ohio federations will take place in Barberton sometime during late February or early March. Two federations have already selected their representatives. The place, time and date in addition to other details will be discussed by this committee. The meeting Is important and it Is essential that all delegates be present. Twenty-five dollars was again donated to SANC. The local federation has l»een generous in its contribution«. John Tancek will continue as federation representative. The federation sent htm thanks and appteciation for work accomplished during the past year. The next meeting will lie held In Sharon on the fourth Sunday of March. Meetings will he held every three months instead of the usual wartime fotu. OFF THE RECORD—Mike Stan-dohar Jr. was recently discharged froin the Army. Was nice to see him gt our last meeting and we hope that he will continue his attendance. Mike Sr. was also present. The two Mikes also reported that their son and brother will also be home soon. Mary Yaklevlch is home recovering from a cyst operation, Joe Umeck and hit Polka Kings will play at the Slovene Hall on Feb. 9 He will also play there for an SDZ dance on March 2. On April 6 he will play for a huge WELCOME HOME dance sponsored by ALL Slovene organisations here in Girard. If any out-of-towners are interested, write to Joe at 62 Stam-baught St., Gireid, O. Some of us are losing our hair; our teeth are falling out and we are developing creaks in our backs but still we enjoy going out now and then. Almost forty Girard folks traveled to Sharon for the last Circle dsnce there. Everybody had a wonderful time. We had planned many dances for this yeat. We intended that thia ha a banner year. At the moment, these are only plans. Our "good" 1 Slovene friends at the Slovene Hall have increased out lent for dances to twenty-five dollars. These people have thrown every obstacle In our path. The SNPJ crowd here will never make further advancement until they have a hall of their own. |(< mi'inlx i inn fl.ilin Nutut tng violated The refusal by a government to let the* insp< ( tot s inspect would have Wi be illegal, bringing down with it all th'- sanctions necessary to compel the recalcitrant government to allow UNO'a orders to be carried out. Also, there would have to be soane way of aupplemenUng the baaic law against the manufacture of certain kinds of weapons—to add new weapons to the proecribed list, to specify the method of inspection, and generally to keep up with the enormous and changing complications inherent in any effective system yi control by law. In other words. UNO would hsve to have s Comrades' Note Book \Umversal Comets legislature with the power to make law within its constitutional powers. And such a legislature could not operate by unanimous voting, but would have to act by a majority. And representation in such a legislature could not be on the undemocratic basis of one vote for each nation state. Another fundamental change would be necessary. The Security Couicil could not function as it does now as a political body, with the power to act or not to act as its sovereign members choose. If the Security Council is to be the executive of UNO it will have to act as any other executive. If there is a law, it must be enforced automatically, it must not require a new political k.islcn c.ch time a specific case ~on-ej before .it that the law shall be vnforccl. Cniy the manner of en-oreerrer.t must be open for discus-on. This near.s thst the steps to 'op a violation of UNO's fundamen-al law cannot be taken by the present voting system of the Security Council. A majority vote of the Council would be one way, or the setting up of a different kind of executive body of UNO. Moreover, UNO's law would havo to operate directly on the individual citizen. If the UNO inspectors report that plant A in Country X ia making atomic bombs, UNO may -first tell the government of X to stop the manufacture, but if government X fails to comply, UNO will have to act directly against the offending plant. If UNO were to act only through the government of X, the enforcement of the law would take the fonn in each instance of s negotiation between UNO and the government of X, with all the de-lays and inaction such a negotiation, would entail. No law can be enforced in thia way, Alao, If thia enormous power were granted to UNO aome Judicial body (presumably the Permanent Court of InternaUonsl Justice) would have to determine whether a violation of UNO'a law had taken place. UNO could not aubject an alleged offender (say a manufacturing plant in a great city) to the frightful penalty of being bombed, or even to sny leaaer penalty, without having it clearly and Judically established that it had broken the law. To eummarire: If you want to make a rule that certain weapon« ahall not be manufactured and to set up an effective system to en force that rule, you unavoidably, aa an absolute minimum, call for a world government which (1) worka under a fixed rule of law, (3) haa a legislature to modify that law with in the limita of the powera of that government's charter, (3) has an ex ecutive whoae duty it ia to apply the law directly againat the offend ing individuate, with no right to de bate, aa a palitical matter, whethor U shall or shall not do ao, (4) haa an information avitem which will keep the executive Inforrred of what ia going on, (5) haa a Judiciary to determine whether a violation haa taken place and (0) haa overwhelming physical force to enablf it to atop any violation of ita fundamental law. (To be continued), STRABANE, PA—Bowling continues to be the king of winter sports among the Pioneer members. The boys have formed a aix, eight man teama and organized the SNPJ Bowling League of Strabane. Sunday, Jan. 13. waa the opening date with all aix teams participating. The Pirates, captained by Rudy ArT' Krukc, dropped three games to the Cai dinala, led by Mlrko Krulce. Harry Kaminski led the Pirates with a 530 total, while Joe Ktall led the Cardinals with a 563 total. The Reds defeated the Giants, two to one The Reds are captained by Bill Tomsk and the Giants by Adam Bunevieh. Ludvik Hervol with a 034 total led the Giants, while Albert Tomsic led the Reds with a 005 total. The Brooklyn "Bums" led by Frank Kaminski took three from the Braves, led by Frank Miller. Frank Kaminski's 838 led the "Bums" while Chuck Popovich led the Braves with 618. In the City League the Pioneer team dropped to third place by losing three games to the Tomsic Motors. Let's hope the boys get going again. On Jan. 27 at the SNPJ Hall, Strabane, the Boya' and Girls' bowling tearra will hold a dance featuring Marty King and his band. Marty King haa proved to be quite popular here and we are sure that you will have a good time dancing to his music. Pioneer Patter ,r Some Pioneer members arc heard at the club discussing the many trophies on display and wondering if they wiB ever be put in a special esse. It would improve their appearance and also people would be able to learn why and by whom they were wpn. Latest arrivals home from the service are Joe Bradock, Louis Gef-movaek, Joe Sterle, Joe Progar, Cheater Bryzlnaki, Frank Deloat and Max Chesnic. That "impromptu" square dance at the Club provided some good entertainment and livened up thlnga.— Don't forget Marty King and hia band on Jan. 27 at the SNPJ Hall. PUBLICITY COMM, 589. * By J. F. Flloll March of Dianas Paaca Jan. 36 CLEVELAND, O—The March of Dimes drive tor infantile paralysis is now on. The local group around E. 65th street, under the chairmanship of John Gornik Sr. and Felix A. Danton are Oping up workers to enable the drive being a success.__ In addition to collection centers Library( featuring Marty King and UNIVERSAL, PA—Dates to remember: Jan. 37—Public meeting for the benefit of SANS and Jugoslav Relief sponsored by the E. S. and Slovene speaking federations of west* em Pennsylvania, beginning at 3 p. m. • Feb. 10—Heart to Heart dance by Lodge J. Z. Jrs. at the 81ovene Hall, Detroit Slavs Rally Support to Strikers The Detroit Committee of the American Slav Congress on Jan. 3 decided unanimously to undertake a drive to rally public support for General Motors atrikera. The drive lncludea raising 91,000 for the strike fund. George Pirlnaky. executive aec-retary of the American Slav Con-greaa, apoke on the taaka before American Slav;i in 1046, and outlined a program of action for a people's domeatic and foreign policy. The committee decided to contribute 1600 to the national executive office in New York to aaaiat it in ita work. The immediate tasks are putting pressure behind Congress to pass a progressive legislative, program for Jobs and security, as well as assuring the appropriation of the remaining $000,000,000 for UNRRA relief to the peoples of tho liberated countries. Will Honor Krzycki and Balokovic New York Slava )ook forward with great intereat to the return of Leo Krzycki, president of the American M6V Congress, from his momentous tour of the Slav countries in Burope. While in Moscow, Krzyokl was received by Generalissimo Joseph Stalin. The national executive office and the New York committee are planning to welcome him hoina at a tea-timonial dinner on March 10 at the Aator Hotel. The dinner will also be a tribute to Zlatko Balokovic. acting president, who will repre aent the American Slav Congress at the All-Slsv Congreaa tp be held in Belgrade in July which are all over the varioua Slovene settlementi, a March of Dimes dance will be staged Wednesday, Jan. 30. at the S.N.H. with music by Pete Sraick. Entertainment features during the course of the dance will highlight the affair. Business people and all ledges have been contacted thru the mail Mr donations and purchaM of dance tickets. The cause Is worthy and your response will be most appreciated. Ia Ike Servtee^News from the boys has been rather lak. This can partly be explained by the fact that most of them are home or on the way home. Ftank Golob Is back, likewise Joe Shuber. Albina told me recently that the Vehar boya will soon be hOfhe. Rudy Felz, who suffered partial disability to hiajeft eye and arm, ratently filed for ape-cial benefit. H* and his fsmily were immensely pleaaed with the re-sponse from tfcfc Supreme Executive Committee and wanted me to be sure to thartk the SNPJ. They certainly will tell all their frienda the fine way that the organization took care of him. Dues Collection—The writer is glad to rtport ft batting average of 09.44% as far as paid up dties are concerned for members as of the first of the year. Friday, Jan. 25, will start the n6w yesr. Let's keep up the good wo A. Membership Drtve—The membership drive Is still rplllng. Writer sent out to a large number of our members application blanks for yautigstftrs. I am sure, that the response will be fine. The former Vida Peterlin stopped me on the street the other day and asked that tke writer stop over to resign her ftnd husband. The Kerzes are considering signing up their daughter. Frank Tushar stated that his broth-' ar Charlie will soon join the field of matrimony. 'After the honeymoon the two intend to Join the lodge. If you knbw of others, advise me. We wgflt to meet our quota. Sick and AlHf Joe Zalokar still ailing. The visits msde by the Goloba and John Malta vets were much appreciated, j Louis Shuber ia coming along IA food: shspe sfter his appendectomy operation. Louis Svate back In circulation again. Post War Plaas VBeversl members have asked whether the articles submitted by the Slovene writers will be translated inft* English. Probably the editor can answer this. SlfPJ Fam-^Dae dollars are still rolling In. Hen-'Mn some addi-tlonsl contributors*-Have you done your share yet?« Mary Krizmanelc, John Tartnlk $3, Pauline Reinmann, Frank Tushar, Albina Vehar, Mary Samaa, Antoinette (Skok, Joe Koren, Molile Koren, An« *Pr#stel, J. Pir-nat Sr., Marie Baft," Rudy Felz, Angela Chartalich, Alice Kunatel $5, Frank Golob, Artn Golob. Our Thanks—Mrs. Frances Oblak, whose husbsnd Mathias recently passed sway, and family wish to express their decpfelt gratitude to all indlviduala who extended sympathy in the form of vlaita to the parlor, home, flowera and contributions . While Mr. Oblak was of the retiring and reticent type, he had many friends as evidenced by thoae that came to pay their respects. His friendly disposition will be missed by those that know him. Oeaaral—The sparkle In Jean Yarshtn's eyes these dsys ia s re flection from the ftng thst ahe received from Mike Preiern, brother of Francea. Wedding bells sometime In June. Frank and Ann Golob at the meeting. Notletd that Prank In addition to his discharge button waa wearing one of the original Comrade pins issued bsck In 1930 Pauline Ross later told me she still had her pin.:' It's been a long, long Norwood Council—»Meeting of the Norwood Community Council wil be held the last Thursday of the month. Jan. 31, at the Slovene Nat' Home. Cards will be sent out ad vising Juat where.' Election of new officers will take place If Inter asted in the community plan to at January Meeting—Our first meet lng of 1946 was well attended W« would have had a larger crowd had net the affair sponsored by the Ju goslav Red Cross been on the same night. Many of out* members were in the audienbe which heard Inaplr ing talka by reprrr.entativ,., pt„b sbly Mary ICrlzmantfe could en lighten us on aome of the detalla In the abftrncc <*>f "%ro Zorman SIS Spik installed th* hew officer* Tony Kerse \bdk over the gavel and performed a ctrdftebfr Job for hta initial attempt Present were some •trsnge faces; our* new members John Boremsn and John S moody transferred member Bob Yarshin. likewise Gus Valentine. Lou Jartz. Millie Orenik. Alice Popotnik. Frank Tushar and Joe Tuahar Dance tickets for the March of hia orchestra. Feb. 16—Valentine dance by Lodge Veronians at the Veronian Club. Verona. MICHAEL R. KUMER. (Ed. note: Duckpln tourney results in next week's paper; scores take considerably more time to set than ordinary reading matter; last-minute delivery of letter setting up for this issue.) prevents Official Proctedings $pirit-o-Grams Loyalites Snap Dudes' Twelve Game Streak CLEVELAND, O.—All good things must come to an end, and so the league leading Utopian Dudes saw their winning streak shattered by the Loyalites after annexing 13 games in a row. Althpug being stopped in that initial ca|t. the lads went out and copped thi next two frays. Off again! A fine record notched by this hustling rollicking beer-barrel gang, who have won 19 of the last 31 games rolled, now lead the league by 7 games. Joe "Whitey" Matthews blasted a 243 scpre |n a 567 series to star for the Dudes. Frankie Zupon with a 513 series led the Loyalites. Rated as the unpredictable, , lt seems like they either win or lose three, the Utopian Dandies turned the tables on the bright side in'taking the strong Lunder-Adamic aggregation for a ride in all three cantos. Beltln' Bill Streeter slapped out a 537 set for the Dipsy-Doodle Dandies, and Mike Poklgr poked a 586 series for the Lund en. The Concordians slipped into second place after disposing of the Spartan boys in two contests. Bob Matetlch hit a 539 series for the former, and Steve Lunder's 553 series topped the latter. The Utopian Dukes nailed two games from the Comrade«, in which the lone loss was decided by a margin of s single stick. Eddie Prijs-tel, anchorman for the Comrades, spared up his shot and then threw a strike for the deciding marker in the last frame. Nice going, Ed! Jolting" George Jelinek rang up a 636 series that included a 233 game to highlight the Duke's drive. Eddie Grum with a 490 series was high for the Comrades. 200 Circle: J. Matthews 843, G. Jelinek 333*302, E. Flsgg 317, M. Poklar 313, F. Spehek 211, C. Krsuse 305, S. Lunder 204, F/ Zupon 303, A. Dusa 303, J. Spilar 201, JOHN J. SPILAR. Sec'y. _r Common Man Opposed to Wars Speaking before a Jubilee dinner of the Amalgamated Engineering Union in London—we would call them Machinists in this country— Ernest%Bevin, Britain's trade union Secretary of Foreign Affairs, advocated "a world parliament." Delegates to the United Nations Organization will fail to complete their duty," aaid Bevin, "unless they devote 'themselvea to the further task of creating the right of the peoples of the world to elect their own representatives and send them to a world parliament. "The common man will not go to war if he ia given the chance to de tenrine the issue." Of course, he won't. We are afraid that Bevih's "world parila rrent" ia a good deal of a dream iuat now, but he's dead right when he savs that the plain people of all countries are not reaponajble for the dreadful wars which periodically afflict mankind. The ruling claases, the bankers, 'he militarists. the diplomats, the >ig industrialists and the land own :rs—thoae are the fellows who start wars and collect all the benefits— except when their side loaca. —Labor. OH / -mfN rue U/ltyfWf B p lurfo*. xrt€ "ifHOC Dlmea drive Wednesday. Jan. 30 were purehaaed and disposed of Ed Grum gave an interesting report on the mect.ng of Rlub Druitev Small poaket calenders were passed ________ out. Mol lie Koren urged better at-(member« tendance at AtMttV hnafd meeting« know. So It Ought Did I tell you about the time mv "•a! Sandy McPhairson went up to Aberdeen? 1 He sat in the train for three hours without saying a word. Then the bloke oppoalte thought he'd atart a bit of a conversation ind he aaid. "A very tiring Journey, isn't It." "Aye," Sandy said. "And ao it wght to be for1 three pounda fif teen!" held each third Sunday of the nonth. alao commented on th? 'ortheomlng Feb 33 dane* and Na-tonal bowling tournament to b* tekt in Apr;!. Medical re porta for Louis Shuber. Joe Zalokar. Louis Svete. Ann Banleh. passed for payment. Applications for new niem-bers .alao transferred Juvenile member Frank Mesojedic approved. Reinstatement into sick benaftt elans for Edward Azman, John^UnMilk and Edward Wailencheck submitted Bob Yarshin did the drawing and was his face red when ha picked out his own name for the 31 a+ard. Our next dance. March 33 with music by Johnnv Pecon brought up Pauline Spik thia year la asking for volunteer entertainment committee If interested, let her SNPJ EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Meeting of Dec. 5 Meeting is called to order at 1 p. m. Present are Cainkar, Vider, Trojar, Kuhel, Gradisek, Vrhovnik, Godina and Garden. Minutes of the Nov. 21 meeting approved as read. President submits a letter from lodge 707 requesting the films of Jugoslavia to be shown by the Juvenile Director and for the President as a speaker at the affair, which is approved. Secretary aubmita a letter from the Chicago federation aaking for a speaker at the Christmas party Dec. 16 and for a flnancal contribution. President is delegated as the speaker; the hall is available for their use as in the past but they rented another hall; since no financial assistance is given to other lodges for similar affairs, no exception can be made izf tl'iis case. A* letter from lodge 10 asking for the films for Jan. 26, which is granted. He also reports that employe Alberta Kopach was killed In an automobile accident Dec. 1 and new help is needed; he is authorized to hire another girl. He further reports that a majority of supreme board members voted in favor of changing the decision concerning the reinstatement to sick and disability benefit of ex service members without a medical examination and that they don't have to submit their discharge papers; decided that this ruling should become effective Dec. 5, 1945. ' President and Secretary report they attended the National fraternal Congress convention held in Chicago Nov. 28-29. Secretary of Sick Benefit Dept. submits a request from lodge 299 for payment of the remaining sick »nefit of deceased Martin Kornat n the amount of $36; on the basis of evidence, payment is approved. Manager submits a letter from Slovene library in Cleveland asking the daily Prosveta be sent free of charge, which is granted. Toman library in Chicago asks that the weekly organ be sent them, which li also granted. Treasurer reports he attended lodge 344 affair in Sheboygan, Wis., Nov. 24, representing also SANC. President subrhits a letter from office employes concerning salary increases through their union, basing their claim on the fact that their request has already been granted but the labor board turned down tho increase; recommended that they draft a new contract to be effective Jan. 1 and submit same for further discussion and decision; president, secretary and manager are appointed to negotiate with the employes and present their decision to the next meeting. The following operation and special benefit claims are approved upon recommendation of the supreme medical director: 350 to John Chad (69), $35 to John Gornik (299); $25 each to John Stirn (86), Mary Gia-lussi (107), Rudolph Potochnik (121) and Rose Marie Bukich (679); $15 each to Ferdinand Klopcic (388) and Louis Tominak (407). Meeting adjourned at 4:30 p. m. Meeting of Dec. 13 Meeting is called to order by the president at 1 p. m. in presence of all executive officers. Minutes of the Dec. 5 meeting are approved as read. Secretary submits matter of Edward Kovacich, lodge 21, who lost his leg in the war and asks for special benefit in accordance with supreme board decision; the amount of $200 is approved. A letter from the Tuberculosis Institute urging purchase of Christ-tr.as seals; the purchase of $2 worth of seals Is approved. Secretary of Sick Benefit Dept. reports that John Križaj of lodge 49 passed away and his sister, who was taking care of him during his illness, asks for the remaining sick benefit in the amount of $48, which he recommends be paid; payment is approved. Juvenile Director submits a letter from Cleveland women's bowling league requesting a donation thst eight teams be equipped with bowling outfits; $2.50 per outfit is approved as usual. He also submits the request of the Chicago federation for use of certain material for the yule program Dec. 16, which is approved. Meeting adjourned at 3 p. m. Meeting of Dec. 13 Meeting is called by the president at 1 p. m. at which all executive officers are present. He submits a letter from lodge 631 asking for financial contribution toward a yule party; decided that since there is no fund available to i By Whoosit ST. LOUIS, MO.—The SANr presentation of the movie "LU>«7 } tion of Belgrade" was a huge su!* cess since there was a large crow in attendance. Proceeds art for il 1 goslav relief. The main was Mirko Kuhel. treasure i 0f SN PJ, who gave a very interesi,^ talk on Jugoslav relief. Other speakers were John Spiller . : George Buban. The singing society under the di-rection of Justine Giendsie several numbers. Tillie DucoJ played the violin and Richard and Charlotte played the accordion, fa electric toaster was given away a id same won by Buddy Cohill. Lt. Bill Franco and his wife were there Buddy Cohill is now stationed in St Louis. Quite a few Spirits were present. Sophie Vertovsek whom we haven't seen in a long time Johnny and Alma Chaperlo, and Leroy Harvatin. Louis Reiner of Granite City played the accordion for dancing. His polkas were en-joyed by all because the dance floor was always crowded. Margaret Short, juvenile, daughter of Margaret and Joe Pogorel, is inl St. Elizabeth Hospital in Granite City with pneumonia. Juveniles and members are urged to send her cards at her home, 1250A Nildring. haus, Granite City, 111. John Yurges is having trouble with his ears. The members hope it isn't anything very serious. Li], lian Brumfield's husband Ted recently got his. discharge from the Marine Corps. Frankie Sithiler wis proudly displaying his civilian suit at the social; last time we saw him he was still in uniform as he encountered some difficulty in purchasing civilian clothes. John Las-terni and his wife are doing all right with the polkas. A reminder that the Membership Campaign is slowly coming to an end. Mareh 31 is the deadline. So don't forget to look around for pro« spects. support such undertakings, request cannot be granted. Secretary submits application ot Andrew Unetich of lodge 271 for disability benefit for paralysis of the left arm and leg due to a cerebral hemorrhage; it was rejected by the. supreme medical director and submitted to the committee for consideration; according to section 83 of the by-laws the committee is powerless to do anything in thu case; therefore, it recommends that he may ask for special benefit. He submits application for disability of Louis Vidmar, ex-sety-iceman and member of lodge 339; his arm Is 40% disabled due to u shrapnel wound; the sum of $5i) special -benefit is approved. He also reads a report from D. Lotrich who attended the 20th anniversary celebration of ESL'S) in Sygan, Pa., Dec. 2, as a speaker; the affair was successful. A letter from the New York Fraternal Congress, inviting the Society to schd representatives to the annual convention Jan. 21; decided not to send any delegates. Secretary suggests that as a liberal organization we must not remain passive in the current propaganda for compulsory military training of our young men; thw would not help to build permanent peacc but pave the way for a third world war. Dccided that a resolution should be prepared by the president and editor expressing our opposition and copies distributed to local lodges with the instruction to forward same to their representatives and senators. He submits the schedule lor awards to lodge secretaries for 19» in accordance with the supreme board decision, which amounts to $7,979, not including new members they had secured before the current campaign; schedule is approved. ' Juvenile Director submits Utter from Circle 48 asking for a financial donation; $25 is approved. He also submits a schedule tor awards to circle managers for 19«a amuhting to $750, which is approver He further recommends an ap propriation for The Voice of Youtn awards for 1946 in the maximum amount of $500, which is also approved. Head editor reports that the assistant editors ask for an meres«-in salary; decided to postpone um question until a general increase the employes is discussed Meeting adjourned at 4 p■ rn V. CAINKAR. P"* F. A. VIDER. Secy Modern Times "I want to buy a petticoat "Yes, miss period costurr.es third floor." _. on th- ill Loving Memory of our dear husband and father AUGUST LAWRENCE who patsed away January 31. 1935. The flowers we olaced uoon his grave May wither aad decay, But the love for him who lies beneath. Will never fade away. Sedly mlased but aevar forgotten by Kanna Lawrence. Mrs. Joaaa Lonick. Ll. A. Robert and Eddie, children BurgalUiewn. Pa. wile: