ZARJA * DAWN URADNO GLASILO OFFICIAL PUBLICATION V SLOVENSKE ZENSKE ZVEZE SLOVENIAN WOMEN’S UNION NUMBER 4 APRIL, 1972 VOLUME 44 DENVER COMES IN WITH 100% PACKAGE! Lovely members of Br. 63, Denver, Colorado made their quota and more, coming in third with 100% package of new members, one-per-each-officer! Congratulations! The officers of Br. 63 are, from left: Mary Musich, secretary and treasurer, Agnes Pogline and Mary Johns, auditors, Adelaide Glavitz, president, Millie Heath, secretary and Cecilia Kreiling, vice-president. As we celebrate the coming of spring this month, let’s get to work and bring in our 100% quotas! Next month we hope another branch will take the spotlight on the cover of Zarja. ZARJA - THE DAWN No. 4 APRIL 1972 Vol. XLIV Official Publication ol the Slovenian Women’s Union of America — Uradno glasilo Slovenske Ženske Zvere Published Monthly except one combined issue, July-August — izhaja vsak mesec razen skupne številke za julij-avgust Annual Subscription $3.00 - naročina $3.00 letno For Social members, $2.40 — za družbane članice $2.40 Publisher: ZARJA, 1937 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago, 111. 60608 Second Class Postage paid at Chicago, Ell. All communications for the next issue of publication must be in the hands of the Editor by the FIRST of the month. — Vsa dopisi za naslednjo izdajo mesečnika morajo biti v rokah urednice do 1 v mesecu. Editorial Office: 1937 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago, 111. 60608 Telephone Bishop 7-2014, Area Code 312 SLOVENIAN WOMEN’S UNION NATIONAL OFFICERS GLAVNI ODBOR SLOVENSKE ZENSKE ZVEZE BOARn OF DIRECTORS MARIE PRISLAND Founder— Honorary President ANTONIA TUREK National President FANIKA HUMAR National Secretary ELIZABETH ZEFRAN National Treasurer ANN PODGORŠEK National Auditor ANN KOMPARE National Auditor JENNIE FEMC National Auditor REV. CLAUDE OKORN, O.F.M. Spiritual Advisor MARIE A. FLORYAN National Vice-President 1034 Dillingham Ave., Sheboygan, Wis. 53081 936 Bryn Mawr, Ave., Wickliffe, Ohio 44092 8101 Edgewater Road, No. Riverside, III. 60546 1941 Wa Cermak Road, Chicago, III. 60608 301 97th Ave. W. Duluth, Minn. 55808 9132 So. Constance Ave., Chicago, III. 60617 1043 Addison Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44103 * 8500 W. Cold Spring Rd., Greenfield, Wis. 53228 1512 So. 53rd Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53214 ELIZABETH ZEFRAN Director, Women’s Activities MARY BOSTIAN Director, Youth Activities DATES April 9 April 9 April 10 April 20 April 28 May 2 May 7 May 10 May 11 May 13 May 17 TO REMEMBER CORINNE LESKOVAR Managing Editor OLGA ANCEL Investment Secretary HERMINE DICKE ^032 W. Cermak Road Chicago, III. 60608 1115 Frederick St., Joliet, III. 60435 3717 Council Crest Secretary, Scholarship Committee Madison, Wise. 53711 STATE PRESIDENTS 1941 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago, III. 60608 19617 Mohawk Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44119 ANNA PACHAK Colorado-Kansas-Missouri ROSE KRAEMER Wisconsin MARY BOSTIAN Ohio-Michigan MARY TOMSIC Pennsylvania- New York ROSE SCOFF Calif.-Wash. Ore. ANN LUSTIG lllinois-lndiana BARBARA ROSANDICH Minnesota 2009 Oakland Ave., Pueblo, Colo. 81001 3162 So. Pine Ave. Milwaukee, Wis. 53207 19617 Mohawk Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44117 Box 202 Strabane, Pa. 15363 2208 Mariposa, San Francisco, Calif. 94110 10412 Ave. L„ Chicago, III. 60617 1212 Sheridan St., Ely, Minn. 55731 — GAMES PARTY, Br. 23, Ely, Minn. — 36th ANNIVERSARY OF BR. 73, Warrensville, Hgts., O. — Holy Mass at St. Jude’s Church, 10:30 a. m. — BOWLERS BANQUET, Br. 20, Joliet, III. — MISC. CARD PARTY, Br. 17, West Allis, Wise. — ANNUAL CARD PARTY, Br. 73, Warrensville, Hgts., O. — MOTHER’S DAY NOON LUNCHEON, Br. 54, Warren, O. — MOTHERS DAY PARTY, Br. 46, St. Lous, Mo. — MATHERS DAY PARTY, Br. 32, Euclid, Ohio — MOTHERS DAY MASS, 7:30 p.m., Br. 2, Chicago, 111. — DEBUTANTE COTILLION BALL, Celebrity Room, Easfcgate Plaza, Mayfield Hgts, Ohio — COMMUNION BREAKrAST, Br. 81 Keewatin, Minn. May 31 — 42ND ANNIVERSARY MASS, Br. 42, Maple, Htgs., Ohio June 22— CARD PARTY & SOCIAL, Br. 55, Girard, O. Aug. 13 — PICNIC, Br. 39, Biwabik, Minn. Oct. 15 — CARD PARTY, Br. 14, Euclid, Ohio. Oct. 19 — MISC. CARD PARTY, Br. 17, West Allis, Wise. % the £ahč(A ctf the ftible: Highlights of the Holyland for Eastertime By HERMINE DICKE "In the wilderness Jesus fasted forty days and forty nights.” It was an awesome experience to drive through that wilderness by bus. Extending from Jerusalem to Jericho it actually is the Judean deceit. The high mountainous slopes are sheer rock — bleaK and desolate. Though rocky, they do not compare to our jagged gray Rockies, but are like huge rounded hills of a light tan to a brownish red color. The shadows softened the rugged appearance giving the terrain a beauty of :ts own. ‘‘After spring rains”, we were told, ‘‘the hills turn green for a few weeks,” but this was hard to believe as one looked at the barren landscape. According to Scripture, after His fast of forty days, Jesus walked up the Mount of Olives. Soon pilgrims came from the neighboring areas carrying palm fronds with shouts of “hosanna” and escorted Him in proc ssbn to a triumphal welcome into Jerusalem. This Gospel event commemorates Palm Sunday. The Crusaders reconstructed the Byzantine building which contains the Tomb of David below and the Cen c'e (dining room) of the Last Supper above where Christ and disciples, supposedly ate the Last Supper. From an outsde flight of stairs one enters the ‘‘Upper Room" large enough to seat about one hundred and iwcnty persons. Surpris-mgly, in this hall-like room with arches and columns there Were no furnishings, no murals nor statues. How ver, gathering tourist groups sang with much feeling of joy and reverence making that visit a memorable occasion. He e, as at all revered places, our biblical guide, Father Roger, asked someone from our tour group to read the passage from the Bible relating to the Last Supper. High on a hill on a soft moonlight night, our last evening in Jerusalem, we traced the steps of Jesus from the Last Supper to the Valley of Kidron below to Ge hs mane visited the day before where narrow paths allowed us to walk through the sacred garden brilliant with be utiful flowers in the mid-day sun. Eight ancient olive trees are found in the garden. Though the ruler, Hadrian, in 135 A D. had the original olive trees cut down to destroy all evidences of Christianity, the roots brought forth new shoots. It is, therefore, believed that in all probability these trees are from the roots during the time of Jesus. From the Garden of Gethsemane one enters the twelve domed, magnificent Church of All Nations sometimes refer-red to as the Basilica of the Agony. The interior of the church is in semi-darkness from the deep blue alabaster Windows above. Antonio Barluzzi apparently cre;ted the effect of darkness to depict the Lord's agony and Pa s en. the foot of the marble altar is a large rectangular rock about fifteen to twenty feet long on which Christ should pave prayed before His Crucifixion. Franciscan monks are n custody of Gethsemane and the Church of all Nations. Remains of the ancient road can still be seen near the St. Peter Gallecante Church on the site of the house of the High Priest Caiphus. This church serves as a remembrance of Peter’s repentance after denying Christ. While walking around the courtyard, we heard a cock crow several times nearly as though to commemorate the event for us. An Assumptionist Father at the church gave us a description of prisoner scourgings when taken to the dungeon below where Christ probably was held overnight. Via Dolorosa in Old Jerusalem is an experience never to be forgotten. This is the street through which Christ carried His cross. It was shocking to me, at first, that this narrow, walled flagstoned street was not a sacred aren apart from the city, but in reality was a main thoroughfare ivith people milling about hundreds of shops. But then, what greater privilege than to be part of an atmosphere dating from the time of Christ who traveled Via Dolorosa during the final hours to Calvary. On our left along the wall stone engravings rmrked the various stations. At the third station, one could enter a beautiful small shrine with many lighted candl s. Up the stairs and to the back is a G’-eek Orthodox Church while below a museum displayed many artifacts from the time of Christ. A sharp turn to the right led us uphill towards Calvary which is within the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Every Friday afternoon services are held along the Stations of the Cross, and on Good Friday pilgrims from all over the world come to join the procession a~d pray. The enormous Church of the Holy Sepulcher is bui t on the traditional site of Calvary and Christ’s tomb. Actually both Holy places are quite close to each other with n the church. The golden mosaic of the Latin Chapel on Calvary represents the scene of the Crucifixion. An altar marks the place where Jesus’s cross was nailed and between the stations stands the Latin altar of “Stabat Mater” (thirteenth station); The body of Jesus is placed in the arms of His Mother. The tomb of Jesus inside the Holy Sepulcher Church consists of two small marble rooms. The first is like a ves-tible which is called the Chapel of the Angel because it was here that the Angel told the weeping worn n that Christ had risen. Through a low open entrancs is the second room bearing Christ's tomb. It is completely marbled about 7 feet long and 5 feet wide. Here about three feet from the f oor is the creamy colored marble slab the length of the room covering the Tomb of Jesus. Gold lanterns ha.ng overhead while lighted candles burn at each end. Probably not all of the sites associated with Christ’s Passion and Death, especially in the Old City, are exact; after all, at least 200 years passed after His Crucifixion before most of them were officially marked, but His footsteps certainly were nearby. And that is all the inspiration that we, so many years later, needed and could expect. A VERY HAPPY EASTER TO ALL! 45th Anniversary Campaign is st'U in effect until June 30, 1972 which is the deadline. Campaign has been extended due to the cold weather wh'ch has been prevailing throughout most of the States. Branches that get most new members will get awards as follows: 45TH ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN PRIZES: $50.00 cash for First place $25.00 cash for Second place $15.00 for Third place $10.00 for Fourth place. Plus every individual member recicves $1.00 for every class B member enrolled, and for every class a member receives 50 cts. and every Junior member 25 cts. In the previous issue all officers of each branch have been asked to enroll at least one new member. Have you tried to do your part? It would bs my wish if the officers of each branch would also help by being campaign managers and this way your branch members wou'd have more interest and go out and enroM their friends and help your branch to the goal of winning otie of the awards. I am very happy to report tliac my Branch 50 is doing very well in this campaign. Month of February we enrolled 4 new members and also had 40 at the meeting which was exceptionally good due to the bad weather we had that night. Each and every member try your best and let’s make this campaign one of the best •and especially since it is our 45 Anniversary since our Slovenian Women’s Union has been organized. NEW REVISED COOK BOOK Cook book is a must for all woman What would we do with out one! Many a day we would like to bake or cook some thing new so here is where a cook book comes in very handy. We look under the cook book contests and fine! all kinds of delicious recipes of your choice. This new revised cook book which was compiled by Marie Prisland is a larger book with many new recipes and which took many months before it was compiled and printed. A beau-t:ful cook book with delicious recipes it’s nice to give as gifts and especially to the new br des. Cost of book is $4.00 including postage. Branches that order them get a special discount. Happy Easter to all. Happy Birthday to all cslebrating this month and especially to my mom who will be 85 years young. Speedy recovery to all ailing. TONI TUREK NATIONAL PRESIDENT S.W.U. 45th ANNIVERSARY MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN This month we honor on the cover of Zarja, the third branch to enroll its 100% quota of one new member per officer, BR. 63, DENVER, COLO. Two branches preceded them, nos. 2 and 20 and three more are all ready "in the wings” to follow, namely nos. 17, 43 and 1! Heartiest congratulations. Cash Prizes will be awarded to all workers and branches. Remember, the campaign closes June 30, 1972, so you stlil have time to come into the honor parade! Best of luck! EDITOR ISHB1 ACTIVITIES No. 1, SHEBOYGAN, WIS. Our guests at the April meeting (third Sunday) will be the junior members. Dorothy Brezonik (vice-president) and Dorothy Kregel (treasurer) will prepare games and refreshments for them. Mothers and Grandmothers, bring your Juniors to the meeting so we can get more acquainted. COMMITTEE No. 2, CHICAGO, ILL. The February meeting was combined with Valentine’s party. It was well attended, very n'ce and a lot of fun for those prssent. Since it was more of a social than a meeting, there isn’t too much to report this mon’.h, just a few friendly reminders. The secretary asks all membsrs to please pay up your dues. Our organization needs the money you (we) owe it. Please send it in soon. Our membership campaign is progressing exceptionally well, but we still need everyone’s help to reach our goal of forty-five naw members. We are asking you to keep up the good work and keep coming to the meetings with your friends — our potential members. In April we will select a committee to organize tho program for Mother’s Day celebration in May. We will need your help and suggestions at the meeting on April 13th. See you then. KRISTA ARKO No. 12, MILWAUKEE, WISC. Though we had a smaller crowd than usual, we still had a very good and interesting meeting with the exception of no installation of officers which was delayed because we missed our good and loyal attenders, the Hof-fer twis, Jo Wilhelm and Anne Meier and no one seemed able to figure out why we hadn't at least heard from them. Do hope nothing happened to BHaBHHHffiHHHBHHHEiaySIHI their aging mother, (in their care) as we would like to know of any changes so we could at least help with prayers. Let’s hope it wasn’t any "bad news” that kept them both away. It was decided to have an Anniversary Mass said for all former members as well as present members next October. A card party date was set for April 23 at the Lily Club, so keep that date open for the attendance. It will start about 2:00 p.m. and it is on a Sunday. We were also trying to get ideas for juniors interest. Isn’t it possible there are some youngesters who would be interested in getting a group together for future entertainment use and some f'jn in say, baton twirling, singing, dancing or even some magicians. Let’s give this some more serious thought and try to get something going and possibly bring in more Junior members. It has been suggested that we try to get a bus lead to take a week-end trip to Our Lady of Snows in Belleville, Illinois, it is well worth seeing and This is a favorite poem of our dear departed officer and friend, ALBINA NOVAK who passed to her eternal reward April 6, 1971. On this first year anniversary we remember her with love and prayers. j!ifc j m itror There are loyal hearts, there are spirits brave, There are souls that are pure and true; Then give to the world the best you have— And the best will come back to you. Give love and love to your heart will flow, And strength in your utmost need. Have faith and a score of hearts will show Their faith in your word and deed. Give truth and your gift will be paid in kind, And honor will honor meet; And a smile that is sweet will surely find A smile that is just as sweet. For life is the mirror of king and slave 'Tis just what you are and do; Then give to the world the best you have— And the best will come back to you! Second Cotillion Debutante E>aEI May 13tli! As everyone knows by now the great day is fast approaching and the deadine to sign up for our Ball is just around the corner. The date for the Ball is May 13th and the place is the beautiful and spacious Celebrity Room, at the Eastgate Plaza. There is plenty of free parking and it is easily accessible from all areas because it is right °ff Interstate 271. The evening will begin with a Cocktail Hour from 6:30 to 7:00, an elegantly served family style dinner at 7:00 With the highlight of the evening .it 8:30 with the presentation of the Debs after which everyone will join in with dancing to the Slovenian Waltz King Johnny Pecon and Lou Trebar’s Orchestra. To keep the Slovenian heritage alive in our youth is important and there is no more beautiful way that we can do this than by presenting our lovely Slovene girls. A lifetime of memories will be made in just one evening as the fathers present their daughters, gowned in white and car-tying bouquets of red carnations-the Slovene flower and dance the Cotillion Waltz with them. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to be a part of this beautiful affair. If you have a daughter, grandaughter, or a niece between the ages of 17 to 21, enter her in the Cotillion now. Also get your reservations in now for a table °f eight or more. Call Ann Hočevar at 261-3615 or Jane Novak at 461-2399. JANE NOVAK Chairman RISEN WITH CHRIST The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the central fact in the history of salvation. Around this mystery of the risen Christ the apostles centered their preaching. It is the chief object of the faith of the church. The first and foremost task of the apostles was to be witnesses to the world of the fact that Jesus had risen from the dead. This was made clear by St. Peter when he called for the election of anothei aposte to take place of Judas. “We must therefore choose someone who has been with us the whole time that the Lord Jesus was travelling round with us, someone who was with us right f>"om the time when John was baptizing until the day when he was taken up - and he can act with us as a witness to his resurrection”. Many times after the resurrection the apostles, individually and collectively, had seen Jesus and spoken to Him. St. Paul summarizes the evidence for this in the passage; "I taught you what I had been taught myself, namely, that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures; that he was buried; and that he was raised to life on the third day, in accordance with the scriptures; that he appeared first to Cephas and secondly to the twelve. Next he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers at the same time, most of whom are still a'ive, though some have died; that the appeared to James, and then to all the apostles; and last of all he appeared to me too”. Jesus gave the apostles the commission to announce to the world the Good news of salvation which had been effected by his passion, dea:h and resurrection. "He then opens their minds to un derstand the scriptures, and he said to them, ‘So you see how it is written that the Christ would suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that, in his name, repentance for the forgiveness of sins would be preached to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses to this”. The resurrection of Christ is more than a mere historical fact, It is the decisive work by which God makes known to the world his faithfulness, power and love. Here the call to eternal life in Christ is made plain to ail men. Happy Easter to you all. ANN PAPESH IS "Beat the Champs" WINNER IN MEMORIAM 4th ANNIVERSARY Mrs. iXttttntitt March 3rd was the Fourth Anniversary of the passing of mother and grandmother Antonia Berce of Chica go, Illinois. She was a loyal member of Br. 2. May God have mercy on her saul. Rembering her with love and prayers are her daughters: Mary — Eben Palmquist Dorothy — John Adamek Pauline — Frank Annicks and 14 grandchildren “May he' heinved memory remain long in our hearts” if» tŠm ill ii» A a good time for extra prayers and me- ditation as a group. Let us hear from you at least by May 1st. The latest cookbooks are now avai lable from your president, Frances Plesko as well as the Slovenia to America books. They make good gifts! Prayers were said for Apolon ia Zrimšek who passed away and our sick members. Keep informing us of th& sick. Mrs. Kusnik, Mrs. Fon and Mrs. Martinčič have presently been reported jll. We wish them all “speedy recovery” and remember them in your prayers. After refreshments of coffee and cake baked by Stavia (as usual) and rolls donated by Mrs. Ceirie who also likes to treat, we enjoyed our favorite game. Remember the meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month. Please join us. The more, the merrier and the more voice you have! MARY DEZMAN Secretary No. 16, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS So many of our members bit by the flu bug that our January meeting was cancelled and our election of officers took place in February. At Katie Triller’s request, she was replaced as president. Jean Bukvich, our present vice-president, was elected We coud not entirely relinquish Katie’s services and experience however, so No. 2, CHICAGO, III. Marquette Super Service extended its lead in the Chicago S.W.U. bowling league to seven games, with only a third of the season to go. As of February 15, the leading record was 57 wins and 21 losses. Zefran Funeral Home, with 44 wins and 28 losses, was again in second place, but Dr. Grill fell to third, with 43 wins and 29 losses. K. and K. Market (41 wins and 31 losses) held onto fourth place, but Syn-sol Corp. (39 wins and 33 losses) is close behind. There was some pretty spectacular bowling during February, with fivs bowlers shooting 3 00 or more pins over average. Dorothy Maes led them all with a 567 series, which included games of 165, 157 and 245. This was 117 pins over her 150 average. Ann Vucko shot 112 pins over her 155 average, with games of 204, 223 and 150, for a 577 series. Joyce Jakubowski, one of our up-and-coming new bowlers had a 455 series, which included a 177 game. This was 110 pins over her 115 average. Joyce has raised her average 18 pins since October. Her teammate, Marietta Clement, has also improved rapidly. She had a 394 series —100 pins over her 98 average. Stelle Gorka lolled the highest series of the month — 593. This was also 100 pins over her 164 average and included games of 198, 185 and 210. Other high series were bowled by Shirley Melissa, 511, and Helen Fitzgerald, 502. Railroad pickups for the month: H. Fitzgerald, 3-10 (2), 6-7 and 4-5; B. Zalik, 4-5 and 5-10; L. Putzell, 2-7, 4-7 and 4-5; E. Statkus, 5-7, 4-5 and 3-10; L. Ovnik, S. Gorka, A. Preskar, A. Vucko, 3-10; J Jakubowski, 5-10; S. Melissa, 5-7; G. Niedzielko, 5-8-10; L. Zefran, 4-5; H. Drobec, 2-10. See you next month! BARBARA ZUREK she was elected vice-president. O u r other officers, Gladys Buck, secretary, Anna Buck, Treasurer, Alvina Sreboth, recording secretary and Mary Rago and Marge Spretnjak, auditors were unanimously re elected. Congratulations to Antonia and George Dommikovich on their 50th wedding anniversary and to Anne and Paul Springer on their 25th weddi g anniversary. Both Anne and Antonia have been faithful members of long standing. We wish them many more years of wedded bliss. Mary Brebrick was voted ‘Mother of No. 20, JOLIET, ILL Congratulations to Ann Papesh, 1971-72 Champ of the Chicago Sun Times BPA “Beat the Champs”! Ann received a beautiful trophy and a patch. Her grandson Jerry Farcus was so proud, he was showing everyone the trophy. I tnmk he’s her manager! Nice going, Anri. Also, congratulations to all the other girls who received patches. With only 45 more weeks to bowl, we still have Shep’s Sunoco Service Station leading with 45 wins and 30 losses. Next we have Fred C. Dames, 43 wins and 32 losses. Northwest Recreation Club, 40 wins and 35 losses; Tezak Funeral Home, 34.5 wins and 40.5 losses; Merichka’s Restaurant, 33-42 and American Slovenian Home 29.5-45.5 So, it looks like the bsttle is between Shep’s and Fred C. Dames. May the best team win! Mary Lou Bluth missed her 500 series by a few pins - she had a 494 series, high game 199. Lil Anderson had a 484 series and Mary Mihelich had a 497 series with 192 high game. Betty Lakotich had a little bad luck. She has a few stitches in her finger so she can't bowl for a few weeks. Hurry and get well, Betty. Seems like the girls bowled better games since Father Van Doren payed us a visit on George Washington’s Birthday. He gave us his blessing and a few of us could use a few more blessings! Splits picked up by the following; Jo Mlakar, 3-7, 3-7-10 and 5-10; Millie Briski, 6-10; 3-7-10; Mary Lou Bluth, Lil Anderson, Bea Plankar and Betty Lakotich, 5-7; Marilyn Nemanich, Kay Shukle, 5-10, Anri Kobe, 2-7-10, Ann Sternisha, 3-7, Mary Mihelich, 5-4-7 and Marge Gasperich 3-10. Well, girls, we’ll see you next month. Don't forget the Spring Banquet is April 10th. GEN KLAINSEK Reporter the Year', an honor long overdue. In January we lost one of our outstanding members, Catherine Vidmar. Kate was very active in all our activities. She worked hard at our annual games parties and was generous in donating homemade bakeries and her crochet and knit handiwork at our monthly meetings. We will miss her also as our leae'er in praying the Rosary for our deceased members. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to Marge Prebil, Kate’s sister. Our condolences also go to Jean Bukvich whose husband, William, passed away f---------------------------- HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! f i - 3 Congratulations to Mrs. Prisland and all the officers and members | 1 on the 45th anniversary of S.W.U.! May God :ewarcl you and all the Slo- j ! venian Women’s Union, the great and true woman’s fraternal organiza- j I tion which she founded. With the blessings of health and strength, may j J she now enjoy many years of much deserved rest. j I Let us work hard in this anniversary campaign to bring in new j ; members for our beloved Founder and for our beloved Zveza! ANNA PACHAK I State President of Colo. J I Kans. Mo. j j_______________________________________________________________________________ { in January and to Mary Stone on the recent loss of her husband, Victor, and her son, Charles. May God grant them eternal rest. Our annual games party was planned at this meeting. Edna Winters was elected Chairman. The February meeting was brightened by the celebration of the birthdays of Mary Krznarich and Jean Bukvich, Jean had the tables gaily decorated with flower rej pe holders which she made for each of the ladies present. Get well wishes to Angeline Novak, Frances Gratkowski and Louise Kojan who are on the sick list. MARGE SPRETNJAK No. 19, EVELETH, MINN. My sincere wishes to all for a Happy Easter! I wish you all good health and happiness. Our condolences to families of our dearly departed member Kvaternik. She passed away at the age of 90. First of all I wish to correct a mistake in the names under the phcto of our bride and groom last month, Mr. & Mrs. James Techar who were married recently. The parents of the bride, Mr. & Mrs. Korpela are pictur d with the newlyweds ar.d we are proud to say that four in that family are our members! Once again, our b:st to the happy family. And, as the picture in the Slovenian section shows this month, w.: extend our happy birthday wishes to 90 year old member, Mrs. Gertrude Indihar who celebrated on St. Valentine's day. Our officer, Mary Menart pressnted her with a huge cake on this occasion from all her sister members! We were so haopy to see Mr. & Mrs. William Kunta^a after their 4 month visit to their daughter in Pennsylvania. They visited me in the hospital as did Barbara Rosar:dich, our State President of Ely. Who brought greetings from my friends up there. At this time I wish to thank you all who have re membered me with cards and gifts during my hospitalization. You are always in my prayers and though s. With best wishes to all. Hope to see you soon. MARY LENICH Secretary No. 20, JOLIET, ILL. The Valentine party was on the day of our meeting, Feb. 20th Sec’y, Olga Ancel decorated the table with three large heart-shaped cakes and other goodies which we^e served to honor those who celebrated their names-days "Dorothy”. Dorothy Koncar (nee Fedo) was honored at this time with a corsage and a photo takon of her and her daughter who also is named Dorothy. After the meeting, cards were played and other games as well. The meeting was so well attended that our president, Emma Planinšek complimented the group on this great event and expressed the hope that all meetings would be likewise well-attend-ed. In May the members are especially invited to witness the movies taken by your reporter last year in Europe. I am sure it will be of interest to you. Of course, all husbands are invited, too. A letter from our Youth Director was read and Mrs Bostian encouraged us to begin plans for sewing, painting, etc. If sufficient girls register with our secretary, Olga Ancel, maybe we will be able to begin something on a regular basis. We have asked Vera Ancel, our secretary’s daughter who is a te -cher and very efficient in this line, to help us out. We also received an invitation from Lewis College for their annual play. It was reported that the annual art exhibit by handicapped children would be held in March at Northern III. University at DeKalb with more than 1000 pieces submitted. One of the judges is our, member, Mary Jo Savel, niece of Mrs. Josephine Sumic and daughter of Ann Savol of Midland Ave. She is a student at NIU. Get well cards were mailed to Catherine Dragovan (who has since passed on), Maty Schmidbarger, Dorothy Shukly, Dorothy Horvat, Mary Heintz who underwent a major operation, Clara Puz, Mary Gerl (Summit St.) Rose Jagodnik, Antonia Bauc, Michaela Maren and Jenny Kochevar. Sympathy cards went to Mrs. Eva Fabian who lost her brother in Sheboygan, Wise., also to Margaret Muha from Rockdale who lost a brother and Johanna Pirc from Crest Hill who also lost her husband. To all our condolences and may their loved ones rest in peace. Our condolences to the Dragovan Family on the loss of their dear mother Catherine. She passed away after a long illness. She is survived by four daughters and two sons and preceding her in death were two sisters and two brothers. She was active in church organizations and was buried from St. Joseph’s to the parish cemetery next to her husband who was laid to rest some years ago. She was recommended as our member by Mary Russ. Congratulations on the birth of a son to Paula Mavec and to Christine Turk Jurkas on twin boys; also to Mr. & Mrs. Josepn Matkovich on their Golden Wedding Anniversary and Mr. & Mrs. Marko Pasich on thsir 45th. Frances Gaspich is at this time taking a rest in California where she is visiting relatives. Also, Josephine and Judge Robert Buchar are speeding these days in Slovenia, their first trip there to ski at Lake Bohinj and to visit the beautiful country and their relatives. We wisn tnem all very pleasant times and safe return home. A Happy Easter to all and hope to see you at our next meeting April 16th. JOSEPHINE ERJAVEC No. 30, AURORA, ILL. Not much to say about our small branch in Aurora except that our Mrs. Frances Krantz, writer in Slovenian section, is in St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Lake St., Aurora. Mrs. Anna Rasich informs me that she fell at her home at Jennings Terrace and is now feeling better. Hurry and get well, Mrs. Krantz, we look for your write ups in our Zarja! You know that’s how I learned to read Slovenian - by reading her articles. (We all miss our dear Mrs. K antz’ reports and hope she will soon fe:l good enough to resume her interesting writing. Editor). Branch 2 in Chicago is cel brating their 45 th anniversary and the picture in Zarja ’ooks good. Mrs. Zorko — hello to you! I stlil remember you and your nice note. Too bad we never got to visit as we thought. To the other ladies I say, Hello! Looks like you all keep busy. I guess we in Aurora are now members of your branch since ours has faded from tne scene. Anna Rasich came and visited me with her son, Martin Tomse and brought me a nice big potica! Was it good. They also had some sadness as he lost his wife not Cleveland QcVenianA Honor Their Gun WotLrs’ čelelration in Way Br. 32, Euclid, Ohio will hold their annual Mothers Day Dinner on Wednesday, May 10th and the committee is asking that members make their reservations as early as possible. Also, the meeting place has been changed from St. Christine's hall to the Rechar Hall beginning with the April 19th meeting. M.P. No. 21, CLEVELAND, OHIO Congratulations to Mr. Jack Jesenko on being named Man of the Year for the W. 65th St., Denison Slovenian Home in Cleveland. He is the husband of our good member. Mrs. Anne Jesenko, herself a great organizer and writer. Jack’s whole life has been spent promoting culture and understanding among Slovenian people. He has been president of Triglav Singing Club since its inception 25 years ago. He has kept the Club aiive by his determined, dedicated and persistant efforts. Many times it seemed that the Club just couldn’t go on, but Jack wo 'ld not give up and little by little, the membership would work up again. Through Triglav, he has kept the Slovenian culture alive on the west side of Cleveland and in the hearts of the young second and third generation Slovenians and has kept the Denison Slovenian Home spirit alive through all of Cleveland and Pennsylvania where Triglav concerts have been given. too long ago leaving besides husband Martin, a son, Michael. Mrs. Rasich also tells me that Frances Laurich has remembered me with a calendar which I hope to be leceiving soon. Thank you Frances. Tillie Kurnik also remembered me with Christmas greetings. I think Tillie was also at the wedding in Aurora between two Slovenian families, Aister and Fajfar. This is a third generation !n our loved America. Just don’t know what to say about two wonderful people Tony and Julia Verbic. Thank you so much for your gift. God give you good health! Frank & Josephine Zelko from Joliet with their greetings wrote a note telling that a long time friend our ours, Stella Zupančič passed away. My sympathy to the fam.ly. The Zelkos six children are all mnrried now in Joliet except one son, Dr. Zelko in California. I am sending my best wishes to all members for a happy 1972. JOSEPHINE MEZAN 454 Main St. Box 417 Oswego, III. 60543 No. 32, EUCLID, OHIO Our first meeting in this new year 1972 was in March and that is because our president was very ill and hospitalized. We hope she is rested enough and ready to be active again. S^y a prayer for her, o.k.? We ask all members to come to His other love was the Slovenian Home itself. He was never too busy to help out. When new managers came in, he was always ready to show them the ropes. Day or night, he never refused assistance. Jack is ilso active in the SNJP group. He keeps in touch with his Councilman and interested in civic affairs as well as nationality doings. Therefore, he has gained respect from our law-makers os well as his personal friends. He promotes the Slovenian Home activities to anyone and everyone that cares to listen and is a very loyal patron at doings in other Slovenian homes. This gentle man with his quiet voice and hidden strength has the admiration of all who know him, young or old. American born or European. This honor extended to him now is long overdue. May the Lord bless you, Jack, with good health for many more years, so that you can keep up the good work! MARY CULKAR the meetings as our president has a lot to discuss a::d we all should be interested in how and where we will spend Mother’s Fay this year. Toncka Skvarča left in Feb. with the ski group to Slovenia for 10 days. She will visit her two sisters and brother whom she hasn’t seen for 17 years. How about that? She will have a good time, I’m sure. Mary Drobnick is back from Florida and she had a most wonderful time at Ft. Lauderdale swimming and here we almost froze to death. She knows where to go next year! Congratulations to Helen and Frank Kovačevič who celebrated with 25th Wedding Anniversary — also, they announce the engag e m e n t of their daughter, Connie to Kenneth Smith of Burton. We have members sick and shut in who need some cheering up, such as Margaret Jamnick. She is our oldest member and she lives with her daughter, Josephine at 664 East 250 St. She told Annie Godlar she would ap-precite some visitors. She is so alone in this world. Let’s visit our sick. Frances Jalovec of Grand Blvd, had a heart operation. Marie Kos from Fuller Ave. had a stroke. Antonia Nemec’s husband and daughter are both hospitalized. Let us remember them in our prayers and wo also can send them cheerful get well cards. It seems this winter we had more illness than others. Sympathy to Elma Epnick whose mother passed away Jan. 27th., Mrs. Mary Intihar. Mav she rest in peace. Also, Paul Clapaos passed away, husband of Faye, a very active member. He died Jan. 13th. May he rest in peace. Our sympathy to our members and their families. Yours Truly sends sympathy to Br. 10 who lost their very good member and also good cook, Mrs. Jennie Kosir. I liked to work with her r,o much and we all miss her i’m sure since it happened so fast. May she rest in peace. See you ")t our meetings and may God bless you all. ANNA TEKAVEC No. 38, CHISHOLM, MINN. Our annual meeting was held Dec. 1st at the Slovenian National Home Mrs. Sylvia Petrich, president, opened the meeting With prayer. Election of officers for 1972 was held as follows: President, Mrs. Frances Hren, Vice-President, Mrs. Jennie Adamic; Financial Secretary and Treasurer, Mrs. Anna Trdan; Recording Secretary, Mrs. Frances Jelenič and Auditors, Mmes. Theresa Gerzin and Mildred Bashel. At the meeting, it was decided to have our meetings in the afternoons at 1:30 p.m. at the usual place. Our next meeting was scheduled for Jan, 5th and planned were five meetings per year. However, at this meeting in Jan. so few members showed up, that we had to postpone it until April. It will be announced over the local radio and paper. The weather will be warm then so we expect all you members to attend. We are planning a card party after tha business meeting. We all had a wonderful time at the Christmas party The table was beautifully decorated and we sang songs and Christmas carols but our most beloved by all was "Silent Night” and ANGELSKO CESCENJE. The members I I I want to thank everyone who was present and donated such goodies for the party and to Sylvia Petrich for the best apple strudel I ever tasted! Sorry to report that one of our members passed away in January. Mrs. Elizabeth Robnik, age 76, died just before arriving at the Chisholm Memorial Hospital. She was born Nov. 25th, 1895 in Slovenia. She had resided in Chisholm since 1920. Her husband preceded her in death years ago. She was very active in the S.W.U. Survivors include her three daughters, Mrs. Frank (Betty) Sushak of Minneapolis, Mrs. Joseph (Anne) Levstick of Chisholm and Mrs. Joseph (Maxine) Chetock of Cleveland. There are nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Palona Sajavec of Chisholm ^nd Mrs. Angela Yartz in Yugoslavia. The Parish Rosary was held at 7:30 p.m. and funeral was a St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. James Hayden officiating. May God grant her eternal rest. On the sick list at present are Mrs. Rose Kochevar at the Buchanen Nursing Home here and Mrs. Agnes Kochevar convalescing at home. We wish you a speedy recovery and any other member who is on the sick list and are shut-ins. Just got word that our secretary, Anna Trdan is also recuperating at home. Get well soon, Anna, as we miss you. God bless you all. FRAN. JELENIČ Rec. Sec'y No. 39, BIWABIK, MINN. Best wishes for 1972 to all members of the S.W.U. Hoping that this coming year will inspire us to bring more interest to our meetings and renew some of the good times we used to have! We had a lovely time at our Christmas party for everyone makes a special effort to come, especially our senior members in their 70’s — and more brave than we are. Our committee really i I ! Members of SWU join your relatives, friends, and members j J on our direct flight from CHICAGO TO LJUBLJANA leav- | j ing on: I July 1 - return July 23 ■ J July 5 - return August 23 1 July 29 - return August 29 ! 1 Round trip FROM CHICAGO TO LJUBLJANA BRNIK AIR- j ! PORT only $288.00 [ From Cleveland: 1 I \ May 27 - return September 3 - $278.00 I June 17 - August 14 June 21 - August 3 June 29 - July 28 I July 5 - August 23 I August 4 - August 25 I September 4 - September 25 - $278.00 I Round trip from Cleveland to Ljubljana Brnik airport June- ! July-August only $298.00 Those traveling to Cleveland will get j $10.00 credit I Departures on: Pan American, Trans International, and j ADRIA AVIO Slovenian Airways DC-8 and Boeing 707 Jets. ! Enjoy first class service and open bar on the plane. Choice of European and Adriatic Coast tours from Ljubljana, j hotel reservations and car rental. For reservations please write or call: MRS. CORINNE LESKOVAR 2032 W. Cermak Rd. Chicago, 111. 60608 (312) 847-6679 I HOLLANDER WORLD TRAVEL, INC. j I (216) 531-1082 & 531-4066 589 East 185th St., I Cleveland, Ohio 44119 We here in DePue were sorry to hear of sister Christine Omahan’s recent surgery and we all pray for her speedy recovery. Our sympathy goes out to the Anna Kerzan family in the death of her daughter-in-law; also she was a sister in law to sister Ann Kwit. May she rest in peace. With the coming of spring, I hope more members will come to the meetings. We may not do much, but at least, we get to see each other every month to visit w;th each other. FRANCES MACHEK Reporter No. 89, OGLESBY, ILL. After two months of winter vacation, our first meeting was March 13th. Two of our good members were hospitalized, namely, Frances Gorinšek and Mary Dittle. They both are feeling better and we hope to see them at the meetings again. We missed you a lot, ladies. Condolences to member, Angela Rancingar on the loss of her husband, John, age 31 years; also survived by two daughters and a son, John, Jr. and grandchildren. May he rest in peace. The Bowling Tournament will be completed two weeks before Easter, played at LaSalle, III. We wish all bowlers, GOOD LUCK! After refreshments, popular games are played and prizes awarded to members having their birthdays during the month. Hope to see all of you next month at the meeting; hostesses will be Josephine Schmidt and Emma Folty assisting Yours Truly as chairman. Happy Easter to all! JOSEPHINE LIVEK Reporter No. 92, CRESTED BUTTE, COLO. Our meeting in February was held at the home of Jupe Peruseck. With the attendance not as good as in January, we welcomed a guest for the evening, Mrs. Sandra Johnson. Our mystery box for the month was won by our juest, Sandra - it wss donated by Josephine Krizmanich. Several pictures were taken by Rose Carricato to be put in our scrap book. The evening was spent playirg Canasta. Rose Carricato and Eva Lubin won high score and Margaret Malenšek and Josephine Krizmanich, low. Refreshments were served by June Peruseck and Betty Starika. Our sister, Sharon Peruseck is getting married this week as I am writing my report. All good wishes to her for a long and Inppy married life. The meeting was closed with a prayer by our president, Sherry Carricato. See you all next month. JOSEPHINE KRIZMANICH Reporter No. 95, SO CHICAGO, ILL. Thirty-two members facing six degree weather at our February meeting are a hardy Dreod. First order of business was the initiation of Mary Perko-vich, 9624 Exchange Ave. Our new member said she considered it an honor and a pleasure to be a member. We say, Mary, the pleasure is ours too! Requests for application blanks to be a member of our branch are for the asking. Then we began preparation with mixed emotions for the final realization that our new meeting place was ready, the Sacred Heart School Hall 2864 E. 96th. St. and this new building is another indication of a fine beginning for our members. As president and the writer of this column I would like to mske a small personal comment to Marge Doherty. We climbed and we crawled in, under, and over until you gave us the shelter we so desperately needed and not to forget that friendly hand, your thoughtfulness, kindness, and personal attention to the wants, needs, and well-being of our members will be cherished forever. Marge, may God bless you for the rest of your days. We do not believe in wasting time on so-called “Mickey Mouse” activities or an endless round of meaningless meetings, so, we had Mr. Ralph Byrnes from the "Better Business Bureau” who touched on subjects the questions asked by our members. The biggest areas of consumer complaints were on magazines, automobiles, appliances, land purchased in Florida and Arizona, and insurance. Often the threat of calling the B.B.B. is enough to get quick action on grievances. Our members felt that this was a well-oriented program given by Mr. Byrne. -------------------- 0NE NEW MEMBER EACH! "J During this cold weather and big snow, we are hoping for the first j sign of spring, our beloved ZARJA, as when you receive the April issue j — then, it will be spring. We are now in the 45th Anniversary Membership Campaign, so I ! ask all members and especially, the officers to try and do their best to 1 enroll one new member each! Try it, with good will you will see how much can be done! MARY TOMSIC State President Pennsylvania To set the Valentine theme a heart-shaped cake turned out to be the center of attraction with so many of other delicious home baked goodies donated by the following: Amelia Cuzella, Mary Toparis, Ann Hlacer, Polonia Ashenbrenner, Sophie Barbich, Evelyn Driscoll, Julie Hansen, Regina Buchanan and Your Truly. Cash donated by the following: ($2) Bernice Morrison and Lucille Sarich (Texas); ($1) Man-da Yergovich, Ann Polancic, Ann Nelson, Eva Starcevich and Helen and Marie Zeffiro. Many thanks to all you for kind contributions towards our branch. Birthday greetings to those who are celebrating in April: Andrijana Bandera, Frances Hloner, Cecelia Kovalo, Rose Kovacevir.h, Rose Krneta, Martha Ladisich, Mary Nicksic, Mary Pavelich, Barbara Sambol, Marge Innis, Matilda Quinn, Helen Wiilis Jr. Carol Dean, Ann Nelson, Regina Buchanan, Ann Laski, Rosalie Racek, and Mary E. Aikovich. Our heartiest congratulations to the following members who observed their 50th. wedding anniversaries in the past year! Mr. and Mrs. Peter Simunic, Mr. and Mrs. John Jovanovich, Mr. and Mrs. Marko Starcevich, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Tumpich, and Mr. and Mrs. Marko Rukavina. To Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Golich on their 25th. Wedding Anniversary. God bless all of you and your families! Get well wishes and our prayers are extended to Lucille Svalina and Sylvia Werner and hubby. All are home recuperating after stints in the hospitals. In conclusion, a Joyous Easter to all of you and to those near and dear to you. Please don’t forget to attend our May 3rd. meeting, when we will honor our Mother of the Year, Matilda Turica and our outgoing Mother, Regina Buchanan. Last but not least, bring along lomething in the line of refreshments; v/hatever you choose will be appreciated and bring a friend, perhaps she might enjoy our get to-gethers and join our branch. MILDRED JAMES NO. 100, FONTANA, CALIF. As I was reading through the Feb. issue of Zarja, the opening sentence written by Rose Maras of Br. 56, Hib-bing, Minn, v/as of special interest to me and quite an eye opener. Rose writes that there were 40 members at their meeting! 40 members, just feature that? When I read that, my hair turned green with envy and if I was to see 40 members at our meeting, my hair would then turn pink with pleasure! Members of Br. 56, I salute you! Steve and Betty Mohorko are planning on a toir of Europe with Slovenia as their main objective. Father Francis Horvath will accompany them to keep them out of mischief! John and Christine Pirman are planning a trip also, this one is to California from their home in Chicago and we hope to see them in the near future. Freda Tunney underwent major surgery and we trust she will be on the road to full recovery real soon. Anna Pagan and Anna Smsrdu are ailing; a sincere wish for better health is extended to both. Anna Logo lost her husband, Basil. Our sympathy goes to her in this very distressing time of her life. Agnes Klopack mourns the loss of her sister, Elizabeth Rahon. We extend our sympathy also to Agnes and to the members of Elizabeth’s family. John and Rose Krainik celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary this past month. Those two look young enough to be celebrating their 25th, not their 50th! Their marriage took place at St. Michael’s Church in Chicago. They nave a son, John and two granddaughters, Darlene and Denise. John, Jr. and his family reside in nearby Claremont, Calif. Our birthday celebrants for the month were Dierdre Dostaler, Mary Glad, Anna Koto'j. Agnes Morris, Dorothy Petrich, Teresa Paro and Josephine Pondzo. Oh, yes, there one more! Happy birthday to me, happy birhday to me, happy birthdry dear Edith, happy birthday to me! Many happy returns to ell of us! Sister Julia Vlasic holds a new baby in her arms this month. Her daughter in law, Linda, presented the family with a beautiful button- nosed baby boy who was named John Vlasic III. See you next month, God willing. EDITH DRAWENEK No. 103, WASHINGTON, D. C. In February several members of our group were able to attend Mass at the newly dedicated Chapel, to Our Lady of Brezje, at the National Shrine. The celebrant was Reverend Francis Blatnik of Patterson, New Jersey. Since he is also our Spiritual Advisor we were pleased to have him as our Guest of Honor for the afternoon and to have him bestow his b'essing on our newly installed Officers for 1972. He was accompained by Mr. Otto Dushak of Bridgeport, Connecticut, who is attending a military program here. We had a good attendance and enjoyed a social afternoon of plrying games and general congeniality with families and their guests. Later everyone was invited to partake of a beautifully arranged table that w~s laden with delicious pastries baked by lea Zebot, Matilda Terselc, Mimi Mejac and Mary Tsrselic. Also our sincere thanks to Matilda F*odborsek and son John for conducting the gamos. Other activities included calling off a Viennese Ton baked by lea Zebot. the lucky holders of the King of Hearts tickets were rewarded with trays of delicacies. Once again we are reminded that the life blood of any organization is membership. It is hoped that each of us will put foith some effort in trying to interest 3 friend or relative to join our group. Membership is an adventure in friendship and fellowship; a realization that as a member one is needed, wanted and appreciated for whatever valid contribution she can offer. A woman grown possesses knowledge, talents and experience which she may keep to herself or share with others, and having shared herseif finds she has benefitted through development as an individual. The role of women has greatly changed since the founding of our original organization, yet the purposes and ideals have remained constant. As the members of the past have built for us a foundation of confidence and unity may we continue to build for our members of the future. FREDA H. MICHELITCH, President IlLINOIS-INDIANA STATE CONVENTION MINUTES & REPORTS Sit01 Oct. 3. 197/ ut Jwlivt. BS3. Joliet branch No. 20 was the hostess of the annual state convention of Sunday, Octobcr 3, 1971. The delegates and members convened at 10:30 in Ferdinand Ha I from where they paraded to St. Joseph’s Church for the 11:00 Mass. The conventioneers were escorted to church and ushered to their paws by the cadets attired in green and gold uniforms which are the colors of the branch). Junior members attired in the Slovene national ccstum s also took part. The St. Joseph choir, under the direction of Anthony Rozman sang Slovene Marian hymns during the m ss. The celebrant was Rev. Lucas Schmidt, OCarm. Immediate'y following delegates and friends numbering 125 gathered at Sheraton Motor Inn where dinner was served at 12:30 in the Chantilly Room, with dinner m.isic provided by Ken Juricic Duo. Supreme and local officers, branch presidents and committee members were adorned with red carnation corsages tied with the Slovene ribbon. Bookmarks from Slovenia were presented as souvenirs of the day. The floral arrangements on the head table were made up of red carnations and the lllinois-lndiana state flags and flowers while gold bud vases of red carnations centered each round table. The Joliet hostess officers were: chairman and president Mrs. Emma Planinšek, vice-president Mrs. Josephine Muster, secretary Mrs. Olga Ancel, recording secretary Mrs. Emma Nosse and Mrs. Theresa Marentič and sergeant-at-arms Mrs. Theresa Muhich. President Emma Planinšek extended a sinc:re welcome and greetings to the delegates and guests present. Since the local branch's spiritual director Msgr. M. J. Butala was in Holyland, St. Joseph’s newest assistant Rav. Charles Van Doren offered a prayer and well-wishes (a little in Slovenian). Because of Muyor Maurice Ber insky’s extended vacation in Jerusalem, councilman Kenneth Pritz extended greetings from the city of Joliet. The day’s speaker present with his wife and member Lottie was John L. Jevitz. At the present time he is the town clerk of Joliet. Throughout his life time he served in many capacities: Superintendent of Will County Forest Preserves County board of supervisors, township assessor deputy sheriff Cancer fund campaign chairman organizer and now honorary president of the Old Timers baseball association of Joliet and Will County past president St. Josephs Hoiy Name society Many years member of St. Joseph church choir former supreme vice-president American Fraternal Union member heritage division of the Republican Nation Committee and most important to the local branch he was its aide and chief coordinator and planner of its parades, banquets and drill te^m events. In his talk Mr. Jevitz paid great tribute to all pioneering and today’s Slovenes especially our foundress Mrs. Marie Prisland of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, who work toward maintaining “our beautiful Slovenian culture and heritage”. The IN MEMORIAM dedicated especially to our departed national officers of the past year, Albina Nov k and Josephine Železnikar, by Mildred Pucel was followed by Schubert’s Ave Maria sung by Ann Fandak accompained by the church organist Antony Rozman. Jn Wen, oriam f-^rauer O God of Mercy we remember lovingly before Thee our dear departed nail officers —Albina Novak and Jos. Železnikar— who received from. Thee the reward of life everlasting. May their devotion to the Slovenian Women’s Union be our gliding light in every activity we undertake. Let us also honor the memory of our departed members of the III. and find branches. Bless all our efforts and may ice continue to be mutually helpful to each other. May our membership increase and may we with Thy help, rcdedicate ourselves to our work in the Slovenian JFomen’s Union. This we ask in Thy name. Amen. State president Mrs. Anna Lustig of South Chicago opened the convention proceedings with prayer. Minuses of the 1970 convention held in South Chicago with branch No. 16 as hostess were read by secretary Pauline Druga (who died Nov. 17). Greetings for the conventions success were received from honorary president Mrs. Marie Prisland (who was chairman of her Wisconsin-Minnesota state conve tion in Sheboygan the same day), national president Antonia Turek, vice-president Marie Floryan, national secretary Fan ka Humar, Wisconsin state-president Rose Kraemer and Ohio’s Mary Bostian. Supreme officers present were Zarja editor Corinne Leskovar, auditor Anna Kompare, investment secretary Olga Ancel. Also present were former supreme officers: secretary Josephine Erjavec, treasurer Josephine Muster, president Josephine Livek and auditors Frances Gaspich and Josephine Sumic. Of the 11 lllinois-lndiana branches only lnd:anapolis and Bradley did not send in their completed Quest'o' aires. Branch No. 85 from DePue written by Mary Jerm ncs reported that they have 38 adults, 2 juniors and 1 social. When Organized there were 32 members, 13 have died and approximately 6 to 10 attend meetings. The questionnaire of the Elmhurst branch No. 99 and written by Victoria Volk stated it has a membership of 15 of which 7 to 8 attend meetings. Numbering 25 when organized through the years the branch has 9 deceased members. President of branch 2, Chicago, Mary Muller read her report. At the present time there are 378 adults and 186 juniors and 5 deceased for the year. Depending on activities 15 to 50 members attend meetings. During the recent campaign there were 34 adults and 10 ju; iors admitted. Their projects and activities include: guest speakers when available, program in May honoring Mother of the Year beginning with Mass and culminating with a party including children and grandchildren, November Penny Social to cover costs of the children's Christmas Party, when ever 100 children are feted and some type of monthly activity. Within the organization branch 2 suggests the following improvements: contact with older members and gve aid in any way possible, involve younger members in more activities and organize a group to wear our Slovenian costumes and serve as representatives at other social ethnic events. The memebrship approves of activities in which they can participate as tours and trips to shrines and — MINUTES OF THE STATE CONVENTION places of historical significance. To their bowling league of 25 years new members are specially welcomed. Delegate Frances Grctkowski of branch 16, South Chicago said her branch numbers 147 adults and 85 juniors, having been organized with 15 members in 1928. During the past 30 years there were 94 deceased members. Since the 1970 convention there were 12 new members with about 25 attending meetings. The projects and activities contemplated include plans for a dinner party, organizing vouth activities, childrens and adults Christmas party, pilgrimage to Lemont on Zveza Day, mother of the year dinner and gifts, card and bui;co party; donation was made to our parish and $300.00 was sent to the Alvernia Home for senior citizens in Lemont. For deceased members wakes are attended and Masses offered. At all meetings there is a social. Among their improvements the branch hopes to enroll more new members in order to strengthen its branch, as well as have more new activities. Tne members disrpprcve of any increases in assessment and would like to see members of 80 years old and over with a 30-year good standing record to be free of assessment. Secretary and delegate of branch 20 Olga Ancel re d from her questionnaire that there are 335 adults and 80 juniors. Of the original 14 members two are still with us, namely former natl secretary Josephine Erjavec and former blanch officer Mary Kunstek. Since our organization 250 members have died. Depending on the program 18 to 50 members attend meetings. The last campaign netted for us 39 members. Our projects and activities include installation and mother of the year programs, post-meeting socials, annual junior picnic, bowling every Monday night, participation in parish and community affairs and of course plans for today’s state convention. Greatly appreciated is the ZARJA which is very interesting and serves as an important tie among its members. In closing, please note that the bookmarks purcha ed in Slovenia by Mrs. Erjavec were the committee’s choice of souvenirs for the day due to the fact that our organization is so busily involved in the sale of its books —Frcm Siovenia to America and the Women’s Glory. Secretary of the Pullman branch No. 72, Wi!ma Zagar, stated that at the present time there were 23 members of which 10 approximately attend meetings. Organized with 50 members, the number of deceased is 20. As many members moved to the suburbs and as difficult to get them together. Meetings are heid in the homes of members usually every 2nd or 3rd month. The Christmas meeting is always a Christmas party for which more members come. Other meetings are followed by a social as well as a visit to one of their chronically sick members. Delegate Josephine Livek of branch No. 89 Oglesby said that of the 94 members 25 to 30 attend meetings. Through the years 29 have died and since the last convention there were two new members. Their activities include candy sales, a Silent Auction in October and a Christmas party. The one improvement invo'ves bowling trophies which they would like to receive soon after the tournament and not the following year. The members especial'y approve of the cookbooks and the good fellowship of the organization. President Mildred James of No. 95 South Chic: go reported that there are 182 adults and 25 juniors, having been organized with 9 members. Since the last convention six have died. Their attendances at meetings range from 26 to 82. In the recent campaigns 9 adults and 2 juniors joined their ranks. Their many projects and acti itias include a theatre party, various guest speakers, Mother of the years, Turkey project, Christmas party. Donation of $50.00 was made to Lemont, as well as adonation to the Croation Church and a nursing nome. For a st/onger youth involvement and a greater interest among new members, encouragement is extended them lo accept appointments on committees. It is their firm belief that most important to any group or cause is intellectual leadership by the officers because it is the officers who make the positive contributions to a clean and honest meeting. Of course no organization is better than what its members make it. When some members are little more abrupt than others, when things get rough, we try to get them to behave in a desirable and acceptable way. Rather than emphasize occasional defects so much it is much mere sensible for each member to make a positive contribution. Late arrivals to the convention were Emma Shimkus, Mary Krogulski and Paula lllman of LaSalle branch No. 24. They related the difficulties of keeping their branch together, alive and interested. In the hopes of becoming a vital part of the organization the two representatives accepted the state convention for 1972, for which the delegates present were most happy. (Bylaws: 1st Sunday of October). President Anna Lustig thanked the branches for their cooperation in completing the questionnaires and presenting excellent status reports of the>r respective branches. Editor Corinne Leskovar announced that the Zarja was being printed by the Croatian Printers on Drexel Boulevard. A petty cash fund to cover costs of cuts needs to be replenished. Besides ads and cuts, a suggested source of income is "In Memoriams” specifically earmarked for said fund. Corinne Leskovar also presented a description of the Marija Pomagaj Shrine and successful pilgrimage this past August in Washington, D. C. In answer to Frances Grotkowski’s suggest on that members over 80 years of age be free of assessments, editor Leskovar presented an explanat'on of how dues money is distributed. The 25cts. of each members dues is allotted for Zarja and all organizational expenses, with the balance toward the funeral benerits (20cts. for Cass A and 25 cts. for Class B). When a member reaches 75 years payments 20 cts. for Class A and 35 cts. for Cass B only are made into the mortuary fund for these older members no money goes into the expense fund even though the Zarja still comes +o them. With risirg costs one must realize that there will be a possibility of a raise in the future. It was moved by Shirley MeHissa of branch 2 and seconded by Mildred James of South Chicago that branches pay dues of older members if unable to do so themselves. A lively and informative discussion was held on the Scholarship Fund and its recipients. II was pointed out that scholarship winners are carefully chosen and the financial branch aid to the fund is also an important facet in the selection. An original painting by Emilija-Razman-Buick do ated by the Chicago Branch 2 and presented to the hostess branch, netted for the scholarship f.md, through the sa e of chances, $75.00. Winner of tne picture was Jo Sumic of Joliet. Tickets sold by the hostess branch on a handmade afghan to cover convention expenses was won by member Judy Koren. A number of dcor prizes were g ven. In closing president Ann Lustig expressed her appreciation to all who contributed to the success of the convention with a prayer that God will bless everyone. OLGA ANCEL, Recording Secretary MARIE PRISLAND OH, TA SVET ČLANSKA KAMPANJA Sneg je skopnel, sonce gorkeje sije, zvončki lezejo iz zemlje. Pomlad je tu! Zdaj, ko se narava ogreva se ogrejmo tudi me ter vzemimo našo člansko kampanjo prc.v resno. Čestitamo podružnici v Jolietu, Denverju, in West Allis, ki so dosegle svojo kvoto. Tudi podružnica v Sheboyganu je zdaj na vrhu. Devet odbornic imamo, novih članic pa 12. To pa še ni vse; nekaj jih je še v re.tervi ČEŠNJEV CVET Meseca aprila, ko je vsa Savinjska dolina bila en sam češnjev cvet, sem zupustila rodno domovino ter odšla v Ameriko za srečo. Vsako leto me čsSnjev cvet spomni tega dogodka. Naj objavim pesmico o češnjevem cvetu, ki jo je v vjetništvu sestavil mlad slovenski vojak. Samo en cvet, en češnjev cvet, dehteč in bel odlomi, moja draga. Ne bom ga na klobuk pripel, ne bom ga v gumbnico si del, ljudem bom poslal ta cvet, vsakomur, ki je na križ pripet. Ta cvet, ta drobni češnjev cvet bo v njih izbrisal malodušja sled in spet razžaril tožni jim pogled. K. K. POROČILA IZ DOMOVINE V Sloveniji je leta 1771 bilo 88 odstotkov kmečkega prebivalstva. Pred prvo svetovno vojno je 66 odstotkov vsega prebivalstva bivalo na kmetih, pred drugo svetovno vojno pa 52 odstotkov. Leta 1961 je bilo samo še 31 odstotkov vseh ljudi, ki so se bavili s kmetijstvom, čez 15 !ct, tako sodijo, jih bo samo še kakih 12 odstotkov. Kako že poje tista pesem: ‘Kdo bo kravce pasel, kdo bo praprot žel ?". Pisatelj France S. Finžgar je zapisal: "Odkod naša narodna pesem s čudovitimi napevi’ Odkod ljubezen do naše prelepe zemlje, vasi in domov? Odkod vseh teh mož, zdrava slovenska beseda? Vse, kar imamo lepega nam je dal kmečki dom! Da, kmečki, dom, ki ga je kljub trdemu delu sama lepota, kljub bridkim ur^rn večna pesem. Iz te lepote so pile otroške duše in dobivale moč za življenje " * * * V vasi Hrovače pri Ribnici je nedavno umrla 103 leta stara Slovenka Marija Peček. Stoletnico Pečkove mamice so v Ribnici slovesno praznovali 5, junija 1969. * * * Zavod za statistiko poroča, da je lansko leto v Jugoslaviji bilo čež 50 milijonov turističnih prenočitev ali 13% več kot leta 1970. Dotok turizma je dosegel 250 milijonov dolarjev, kar je že čedna vsota. Turizem prinaša tudi nesreče. Lani je bilo 8600 nesreč na slovenskih cestah, izmed teh je 2300 nesreč povzročila prehitra in neprevidna vožnja. Naj s tem v zvezi navedem sledečo šalo:-” Oče je kupil nov avto ter povabil malega sinčka naj ga spremlja, da bosta poskusila kako avto vozi. Ko sta prišla domov je mamica sinkota vprašala kaj vse ja videl na vožnji. Sinček je ponovil očetovo robantenje: “Trije hudiči so naju prehiteli, dva bedaka sta cesto prekoračila in ena baraba je naravnost pred naju zapeljala”. # * * Črnomelj in Metlika sta jlavni mesti Bele krajine. Črnomelj je postal trg leta 1277, mesto pa leta 1407. Metlika je postala mesto že leta 1365. Lansko leto so pri Lokvah imeli velik piknik. Spekli so dve toni janjcev in pujskov — na ražnju seveda — čevapčičev je bilo na kupe in domačega vina na sode. Vse zidanice po Beli krajini so bile odprto in vsakdo je lahko dobil pravo domače vino. Statistika pove, da je v Beli krajini okrog 1700 zidanic, nekaj teh je že spremenjeno v “vikend” hišice. * jji * Ljubljanska tobačna tovarra je praznovala stoletnico obstoja, čeprav v Sloveniji tobak ne raste, je tobačna tovarna drugi največji proizvajalec cigaret. Njeni stroji dnevno izdelajo 22 milijonov cigaret. Od vsakega zavojčka je 72 odstotkov davka, kar gre v državno blagajno. Letno ljubljanska tobačna tovarna prispeva okroglih 5 milijard starih dinarjev za davek. * * • Beograjska "Ekonomska Politika” naznanja, da je med desetimi največjimi trgovskimi podjetji v Jugoslaviji na tre-tiem mestu “Iskra” v Kranju, na četrtem mestu je ljubljanska "Metalka”, na šestem ljubljanski “Jugoteksilimpex”, na sedmem "Slovenijales”, na devetem pa “Prehrana” v Ljubljani. Izmed desetih največjih bank je na petem mestu Kreditna banka in hranilnica v Ljubljani. # # * Svetovna banka je objavila, koliko posojil je v zadnjih 26 letih odobrila posameznim Jraavam. Jugoslavija je prejele posojil v znesku $565,490,547.00. AMERIŠKI INFORMACIJSKI CENTER V UUBUANI Na Wisconsin državni konvenciji vršeči se v Sheboyganu pretečeno leto, je bila predložena resolucija, oziroma opel na državno tajništvo v Washinglonu, naj bi Amerika v Ljubljani vpostavila domačim in turistom zelo potreben konzularni urad. Slična resolucija je bila predložena, sprejete in državnemu tajništvu odposlana iz Zvezine konvencije vršeče se v Clevelandu leta 1970. Ne trdimo, da so ravno naše resolucije bile pri državnemu tajništvu uspešne, veseli nas pa prav zelo, da je prišlo do ustanovitve ameriškega Informacijskega Centra, Knjižnice in čitalnice nastavljene v Ljubliani. Administracija je za ureditev teh uradov izbrala našega prijatelja, oivšega guvernerja in U. S. senatorja Franka Lauscheta, v katerega imamo popolno zaupanje, da bo vso zadevo spravil v pravi tek. Tako bodo naši turisti imeli od tega korist, največ pa domačini, ki so doslej morali iti v Zagreb za vsako najmanjšo poizvedbo glede potovanja v Ameriko. P. Klaude Okorn, O.F.M. NAŠE UPANJE Živimo v čudnem svetu. Izgleda kakor, da se je pojavil nov, drug človek, ki ni staremu čisto nič podoben ker smo pa ljude pač taki, smo se privadili tudi temu novemu človeku. To je človek mamil, človek brez Boga. Zanj je Bog mrtev. Za njega ni nobegega izhoda več. Je to svet revežev, telesnih in duhovnih, svet ljudi, ki mislijo le na uživanje, svet samomorilcev, To so ljudje praznih src in temnih pogledov. To so neštete množice odraslih in otrok, katerim manjka olje veselja in zadovoljstva. Največji reveži so oni, ki so zavrgli vsako misel na Boga kot našega Očeta in na njegovega sina kot našega Odrešenika. In svetega Duha kot posvečevalca in delilca milosti. Pozabljajo na božjega Sina, ki je prišel na svet, da reši človeka. Trpel je za človeka, umrl je zanj in tretji dan vstal od mrtvih, da bi vlil upanje v prazna srca. Kako vsem tem veija beseda sv. apostola Pavla Timoteju: “Spominjaj se Jezusa Kristusa, od mrtvih vstalega če smo z njim umr- !i, bomo z njim tudi živeli, če trpimo bomo z njim tudi kraljevali. Kristusove učence navdušuje dejstvo, da je kris-tus vstal, da živi, da nam je s svojo navzočnostjo vedno blizu. Uganka življenja je razrešena, tista uganka, ki nas brez Kristusovega evangelija pogreza v temo in potrtost. Besede Gospodove, da bomo vstali postanejo resnične, če seme vstajenja že raste kot zrno našega prepričanja in upanja v Vstalega. Vstajenje se poj a v I j a tam, kjer kristjan seje ljubezen, veselje, dobroto, zaupanje. Tam, kjer starši molijo z otroci in jih tako vodijo h Kristusu. Tam kjer mladost leži na bolniški posteliji z neozdravljivo boleznijo in kljub temu moli in veruje. Tam, kjer pred Marijinim oltarjem zbegana mati kleči in prosi Mater božjo, da bi ji ona izprosila milost, ki jo potrebuje. Misel in želja po življenju je močnejša kakor smrt. Naj živo klije v nas upanje na vstajenje. UU Mo praznike. ve lih o no c ne ilc. DOPISI ŠT. 1, SHEBOYGAN, WIS. Vabimo vse članice mladinskega oddelka, da se ude'ežijo prihodnje s_je tretjo nedeljo v aprilu. Razne zabavne igre bodo zanje pripravljene in zelo nas bo veselilo bljižje spoznati našo mladino. Mamice, popeljite svoje otroke n stare mamice svoje vnuke. Bodimo en popoldan mlade med mladimi! ODBOR ŠT. 2, CHICAGO, ILL. Februarski sestanek se je vršil par dni pred praznikom sv. Valentina, tako, da smo poieg rednega sestanka imeli še prav prijazen zabavni večer. Naše članice vedno nanosijo veliko slaščic, vedno so Židane volje, da se še novinke dobro počutijo med njimi. Članarinska kampanja lepo napreduje. Prav gotovo bomo dosegli svoj cilj — 45 novih članic za 45. letnico obstoja naše oiganizacije. Kampanja pe še ni zaključena, še vedno potrebujemo in prosimo pomoč vseh članic in se ob enem zahvaljujemo vsem, ki so pripeljale svoje znanke v našo organizacijo. Tajnica prosi, da bi poravnale članarino. Nemogoče je vsako posebej opomniti, zato same poglejte svoje knjižice in ob prvi priliki darujte kar pripada organizaciji. Tajnica vam bo hvaležna. Na aprilskem sestanku bomo izbrali pripravljalni oobor za materinsko proslavo, ki bo drugi četrtek v maju. To je pomemben praznik za našo organizacijo, saj so po večini članice tudi matere. Veliko dela in priprave je treba, če hočemo, da bo res lepo, zato prosimo za sodelovanje. Lepe pozdrave vsem, KRISTA ARKO ŠT. 14, EUCLID, OHIO Naše društvo kar lepo napreduje. Seje v marcu se je udeležilo veliko članic. Vidi se, da prihaja pomlad, saj je na dan naše seje toplomer kazal 50 stopinj. Kmalu se bomo greli na toplem soncu. S2Z zopet pupravlja zelo lep program Cotillion Debutante dne 13. maja v Celebrity Room v Eastg^te. Mrs. Boštjan vabi dekleta, katere veseli, da se prijavijo. Mrs. Leskovec se je lepo zahvalila za dar za misijone, ki je bil njej izročen. V par besedah se j’e zahvali tudi sam misijonar, Rev. Wolbank. Druga zahvala je bila od Mrs. Rupret, ki je dobila spominsko darilo o priliki 50 letnice poroke. Vse članice, ki nis mo bile na njunem slavju, jima tem potem čestitamo in jima ž:lmo še mnogo let v zdravju in sreči. Mrs. Rozi Rupert, ki se z možem nahaja v sončni Floridi je poslala pozdrave po Mary Stražišar. V jeseni, dne 15. oktobra bo naš vsakoletni Kart parti in že sedej prosimo za dobitke. Vse bo prav priš o kako heklanje, predpasniki. Težko je prositi po trgovinah, toda rabimo, da si odpomoremo blegajni. Po seji smo imele tri-mesečno go-dovanje in sestre so prinesle mnogo dobrot, zato izrekamo iskreno zahvalo naslednjim sestram: Rupret, M Mer, Eržen, Rodgers, Jern, Urchman, Fla-ferti, Kovič, Stražišar, Pančur, Plut, Verhovšek, Špehar, Sustar in v denarju so darovale ses.: Kozlevčar, Mramor, Bubnič, Krnel, Barovnavski in Walter. V imenu društva, naj Vsm Bog nakloni ljubo zdravje, da bi šs dogo tako lepo m pridno skupno delale. Prejmite lep pozdrav in želim, da bi se v tako velikem številu udeležile tudi prihodnjih sej. Vaša poročevalka. A. SUSTAR ŠT. 17, WEST ALLIS, WIS. Sporočam, da smo spremenile datum za naš Card party na četrtek dne 20. aprila. Tudi vabim vse članice, da se gotovo udeležijo naše seje dne 16. aprila in prinesite s seboj table prizes. Card party oo misel., torej vse kar morete darovati bo prišlo prav. Vsem se za vašo darežljivost že v naprej najlepše zahvaljujemo. Naš Bowling team gre na tekmovanje v LaSalle, III Ako se jim hočete pridružiti, pokličite našo tajnico, Marie Florjan. V dnevniku AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA, 3, februarja 1972, piše "Stric Gregor” sledeče: Misli, da bi katoliške Slovenke lahko imele nekaj svojega, nekaj, kar bi žene in dekleta same vodile, so padle na rodovitna tla, so prijele in pognale iz tal mladike navdušenja in ameriški Slovenci smo dobili novo organizacijo Slovensko žensko Zvezo. Vse to prod 4E leti. SŽZ se bliža svojemu zlatemu jubileju ustanovitve in obstanka. Veliko dobrega je storila v teh svojih letin po vseh naselbinah, kjer so njene podružnice, za vse raz.ie domače, lokalne namene, pa tudi za širše narodne namene. Njena prva glavna predsednica in ustanoviteljica Mrs. Marie Prisland je gotovo vesela vseh uspehov. Slovenci so ji za ta njen veliki doprinos, ki ohranja naše slovensko življenje v tej naš, novi domovini, dolžni veliko zahvalo! SŽZ, njeni doprinosi in uspehi so dokaz, da ženske so vredne vsega priznanja in zaupanja, tako v domačih ožjih krogih vseh raznih skupin, kakor tudi v delu vseh javnih položajev, kjerkoli. Tako meni in misli Stric Gregor ŠT. 3, PUEBLO, COLO. Pokojni Margareti Kozjan, bodi ohranjen nepozabni in hvaležni spomin. Bila je dalekovidia in razumna žena. Po poklicu je bila izučena babica pri rojstvu otrok. Navzoča je bila tudi pri rojstvu naše podružnice št. 3, katero je ona ustanovila. Spomnimo se je v naših molitvah. Ob teh mislih, mi stopi pred oči pričetek kampanjo za nove članice v počast 45 obletnice ustanovitve naše SŽZ. Kampanja je pod načelstvom vseh odbornic podružnice. V preteklosti smo imele že več kampanj in vse so bile važne. Moj namen je apelirati na vse, da storimo kar je v naši moči, da se število članic podr. pomnoži. Mladino pridobimo v svoje vrste. Vsaka odbornica in članica naj bi si štela v čast pomagati, da dosežemo najvišji uspeh v kampanji in povečamo število članstva v naši SŽZ. Hvaležni Bog lonaj naši častni piedsednici in ustanoviteljici Zveze, Marie Prisland, ki je toliko storila za Zvezo v preteklosti in katero še vedno navdušeno vodi z nami, čeprav že v poznih letih. Ona nam je v ponos in čast Slovenske ženske Zveze. Med nami bo vedno spoštovana, kot žena naprednega mišljenja in dela za vse slovenske žene v Ameriki. Bog živi našo soses. Marie Prisland. Vaša državna preds., ANNA PACHAK Kakor se sliši, je naš odbor pridno na delu za nove članice ter jih imajo že lepo število. Le tako naprej, dekleta! Bomo pa res lahko ponosne, da spadamo k št. 17. Če pomislimo koliko članic ima naša podružnica, potem bi pa res morale pričakovati več članic na sejah. Naša seja v febr. je bila slabo obiskana. Dajmo to napako popraviti in pokažimo našemu pridnemu odboru, da se zanimamo tudi za progres neše Zveze. Bolnim članicam želimo zdravje in potrpljenje, da boste križ lahko prenašale. Smo v postnem času, ki je čas molitve in žrtvovanja, toda ko boste brale te vrstice bo že Velikanoč in pomlad že okrog vogala in z njo lepše vreme in več zdravja. Srčen pozdrav članicam širne Amerike. MARY MURN ŠT. 19, ELEVETH, MINN. Cenje mi, drage sosestre od podr. in širom Amerike: Velika noč je tukaj in jaz sem še vedno v bolnišnici Eve-leth, sedaj že J 2 tednov, toda upam, da bom v nekaj tednih se vrnila domov, ker ulcer na nogi se dobro zdravi. Zahvala gre zdravniku in dobrim strežnicam. Da so moji dnevi krajši pa zelo skrbijo dobre članice in prijat*lj^ ter družina, hčerki Mary in Frances ter sin Frank, ki me prihajajo pogledati, ali pokličejo po telefonu, da malo pokram- ljamo. Prisrčno se zahvalim vsem, kakor tudi za kartice, katere sem sem prejela celo iz Pjeblo, Colo. od ses. Pechek ter iz Detro:ta od ses. Adamich, iz Chicago od urednice Corinne Leskovar in gl. tajnice Fanike Humar. Prav lepa hvala Antoinette Gratkowski, ki me vsaki teden pokliče po ter fonu ter hčer od mojega moža Lillian Duller za vsa darila. Enako grandeh Idren. Vsem prisrčna hvala, posebno tudi sestram in prijateljem iz Chisholm zt vse obiske in darila. Enako tudi vsem v nursing home za lepe karte. Posebno zahvalo sem dožia tudi naši preds. C. Pollak, Mary Me^ait z> pis. za vse obis'se in za vse delo ter Mary Ambrozich za obiske, kakor tudi ses. Kuntara in njen mož, ki sta bila za 4 mesece v Penna. pri h”erki Eriki in družini. Erika je bolničarka ter je bila z možem na obisku rodne S'ove-nije. Njen može je učitelj jezikov. Lepa hvala Barbara Rosandich za obisk ter za pozdrave vsem čla. iz Ely. Verj mite mi, da človeku dobro stori ko v času bolezni dobi toliko bodrilnih kart in voščil za zdravje od vsepovsod. Nikoli ne bom pozabila vaših pozdravov. Hvala gl. odbornicam Marie Prisland in Ann Podgoršek. Sedaj im3m dovolj časa, da preči-tam celo Zarjo od kraja do konca. Čestitam podr. št. 20 v Jolietu, ki je dosegla kvoto in bila slika na naslovni strani Zarje. Posebne čestitke preds. Emmi Planinšek, Josephine Erjavec, Josephine Muster in hčerki Olgi Ancel, Jo Sumic in vsem ostalim! Čla. Gertrud Indihar je ravno na Valentinov dan, dne 13. febr. obhajala rojstni dan in smo jo malo počastile. Zapisnikarica Mary Menart je preskrbela lepi birthday cake z napisom ses. Indihar za 90-ti rojstni dan. Ses. Indihar se nahaja v nursing home in jo je več članic obiskalo, česar je slavljenka bila zelo vesela in sa vsem iz srca zahvali. Vsaki petek ob 11 uri dop. dsruje Fr. Perkovich, aii Fr. Gonja sv. mašo v nursing none ter vse sprejm jo sv. obhajilo. Enako v slučaju smrti. Večkrat sem se tudi jaz udeležila in upam, da se bom tudi v bodoče ko se vrnem iz bolnišnice. Bog nam daj zdravje, pa bo zelo lepo, ko se bomo zbrale na sejah. V zadnji Zarji se je vrinila mala pomota v angleškem delu pod sliko novo-poročencema para, Mr in Mrs. James Techar. Na s'lki z njima sta starša ne- V M h a delu ja hctfe članice ŠT. 71, STRABANE, PA. V tem času imamo še mrzlo vreme in veliko snega, toda, ko bo prišla naša priljubljena Zarja v naše domove, bo pomlad že blizu. Sedaj je v teku kampanja 45 letnice Zveze, zato prosim vse članice in posebno še odbornice, da bi se potrudile in pridobile vsaka vsaj eno novo članico. Poskusimo, z dobro voljo, se veliko naredi. Žal imam za poročati tudi žalostne novice. Dne 29. jan. se je v naši okolici hitro raznesla novica, da je sin naše dobre članice, Antonije Progar, nagloma umrl, zadet od srčne kapi. Bil je star komaj 48 let in zapušča ženo in dva mlada sinčka v starosti 6 in 9 let. Za njim žalujejo tudi 4 bratje in sestra, Mary Jengteski, ki je tudi naša članica. Njej, materi in vsej družini naše globoko sožalje. V blag spomin pok. Frank Tomsic Dne 1. februarja je moj dragi, nikoli pozabljeni sin, Frank po dolgi in hudi bolezni zaspal v Gospodu. Bil je star samo 59 let. Najlepše se zahvalim vsem sorodnikom in prijateljem za darovanje veliko število vencev i/i za sv. maše in za vse druge dobre namene. Posebno rroia globoka zahvala članicam naše podružnice in članicam podr št. 96 za sv. mašo in čla. podr. št. 106. Naj velja vsem in vsakemu posebej iskrena hvala vsem za sožalne karte in ki ste na katerikoli način nas tolažili v naši veliki žalosti. Tebi nepozabni sin, pa naj sveti večna luč. Počivaj mirno v hladni zemlji! Žalujoča žena Julia, hčere Joyce in Donna, 2 vnuka in več sorodnikov in podpisana mama, 'IJ Spomin Ta mesec poteče eno leto odkar nas je zapustila bivša Zvezina glavna tajnica ter 40letna uradnica ga. Albina Novak. Čas beži, a rane nam ne celi... Naj počiva v božjem miru, Kjer ni gorja in ne solza... MARIE PRI SLAN D A MARY TOMSIC Veter Veter se je ustavil pred vrati; prazno, tiho; vse že spi. Samo veter ne more spati opolnoči. Samo črna cipresa šumi še, na belem grobu angel kleči; v polsvetlobi temnijo hiše sredi kraške vasi. Tiho rite: med življenjem in smrtjo edino drevo na gmajni šumi; po cesti nekdo gre z dušo potrto, kakor da v onstran strmijo oči. SREČKO KOSOVEL veste, Mr. in Mrs. Karpela. Mati od neveste, ki je tudi naša članica, kakor tudi od ženina, Mrs. Rudolph Techar. Dekliško ime nevestine matere je bilo Turk. Upam, da omenjeni oprostijo neljubo pomoto. Ko pišem to poročilo, sem dobila telefonsko poročilo, da je umrla se'.. Kvaternik. Izdihnila je svojo blago dušo v visoki starosti 90 let, Vsa leta je bila zvesta članica in dokler je bila pri moči, ni nikoli odrekla pomoči. Rda je prihajala na seje, vedno je bila vesela. Draga sestra, zapustila si nas, toda me te n°bomo nikoli pozabile in tvoja dobra dela za podr. gredo s teboj v večnost in bodo ohranjena med nami vedno. Snavaj v Bogu drrga sestra. Naše iskreno sežalje žalujočim otrokom, katerim si bila dobra mr.ti. Hčerka ki je bolniška sestra (nurse) v Virginia ji je voljno stregla do njenega zadnjega dihljaja ter ji lajšab trpljenje. Ena hčerka živi v Chicagu in druga v Wisconsinu. Ena je redovna sesLra. Za njo žaluje ludi sin Frank. Vsa družina je zelo ugledna tukaj. - Vsem članicam lepa hvala za molitve in za poslovitev od pok. sestre ob odprti kr ti. Res prisrčna hvala vsem sestram za pomoč in sodelovanje pri delovanju za našo podružnico v času moje prisiljene odsotnosti. Naj Vas vse Bog blagoslovi! Sedaj smo v času kampanje za nove članice. Prosim lepo, da bi se potru dile in po našeh močeh skušale pridobiti kaj novih članic, saj to le'o smo že 4 sestre izgubili. Prosim, da plačujete redno vaš asesment, saj je sama Zarja vredna toliko. Delujmo, da izpolnimo vrzeli, ki nastajajo v naših vrstah, ko odhajajo v večnost naše vrl? p onirke. Ob koncu želim vesele Velikonočni praznike vsem v nursing horns, vsem bolnim sestram na domu, naj bi ljubi Jezus podelil vsem ljubo zdravje pa bom tudi jaz med njimi. Praznična voščila tudi župniku, Rev. Father Perko-vich in Rev. Fr. Ganja, Zvezinemu duhovnemu svetovalcu Fr. Okorn in vs_m gl. uradnicam in članicam Zveze. MARY LENICH ŠT. 20, JOLIET, ILL. Zopet smo izgubile eno dobro članico, Mrs. Catherine Dragovan. Pok. je pristopila k podr. julija 1928, t r j en mesec po ustanovitvi. Priporoč na je bila po Mrs. Mary Russ. Rojena je bila 1885 v Suhorju v Belikrajini v Sloveniji. Mož ji je umrl pred nekaj leti, enako dve sestre obe naše čla. in dva brata. Za njo žalujejo 4 hčerke in 2 sinova in zapušča tudi več osta ega sorodstva. Bila je dobra delavka za cerkvena društva in ko je bila pri zdra -ju je redno prišla na naše seje. Vedno se jo bomo spominjale zaradi njenih fceceaJetf fttemlterJ ctf ^Ucenian Wow* A %/># - /97/ BR. itfo. 2, SHEBOYGAN, WIS. Matilda Skrcner Oct. 27 JJJl. 2, CHICAGO, ILL. Clara Vrasich Mar. 9 Mary Poldan Mar. 12 Albina Novak April 6 Mary Klaczinski May 2 Louise Zupan J“iy 2 Rose Dudas Nov. 9 Mary Ferencliak Dec. 17 BR. PUEBLO, COLO Amalia Jeršin Ja.i. 8 Alma S. Grant Jan. 25 Anna Težak Feb. 16 Josephine Simonich April 10 Anna Prijatel April 21 Mary Mishmash July 31 Mary Zalatcl Aug. 23 Mary Lakner Sept. 21 Katherine Jaklovich Oct. 30 Trances Petkovšek Dec. 5 BR. 5, INDIANAPOLIS , IND. \gncs Dezclan June 24 Vlary Markich July SI [vana Berkopec Aug. 24 BR. 6, BARBERTON, OHIO Vlary Shamrov Jan. 22 Frances Prostovich April 6 Frances Garbor July 21 [ulia Cujovich Sept. 3 Anna Chirich Sept. 6 Frances Petrich Oct. 21 Vlary Tancek Dec. 16 BR. 7, FOREST CITY, PENN A. Trances Yakely Jan. 4 vlary Marinich July 3 BR. S, STEELTON, PENN A. Vlary F. Miller Jan. 15 Anna Ferencliak Feb. 6 I'heresa Lukina S:pt. 11 Anna Skcndcr Oct. 1 nisanna Olsavsky Dec. 26 BR. 10 CLEVELAND, OHIO Vlary Tercek Feb. 4 Vlary Zupančič Feb. 11 Vlary Kolenc May 18 Theresa Troha June 7 »tefania Boiko July 22 \gncs Slovenec Oct. 6 [osephine Kogoj Nov. 5 Mary Malovrh Nov. 7 Wary Vinsek Dec. 24 (ennie Kosir Dec. 28 BR. 12, MILWAUKEE, W S. Helen Presechnik Dec. 13 BR. 13, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Anna Stark Mar. 31 BR. 14, EUCLID, OHIO Mice Meglich Jan. 10 Josephine Mustar Jan. 10 Vlary Perusek Jan. 3 Josephine Skrjanc Jan. 20 Johanna Mo/ina Mar. 3 Frances Homovec April 16 \ntonia Kutnar Mar. 29 Denise Drobnič (Jr.) April 22 [ulia Jenko April 15 [ennie Kadunc May 17 Vlary Benda fune 12 \ngcla Vrhovnik May 28 Louise Kaller July I Mary Kovacic June 7 [osephine Strnad Oct. 3 Mary Stare June 8 Barbara Sasa June 10 BR. 15, CLEVELAND , OHIO "ranees Korsncic June 28 [osephine Oberstai July 6 (ustine Kozumplik Mar. 27 Mary Vesel July 2 Mary Meljac Mar. 28 Lucija Bencina Aug. 10 Vlary Blatnik May 18 [osephine Kersman Aug. 13 Vnna Zalatel Sept. 21 Angela Keck Aug. 20 Theresa Yanchar Nov. 2 \nna Doles Sept. 5 johanna Resnik Dec. 27 Rosalia Krai Oct. 4 [ulia Marolt Oct. 8 BR. 16, SO. CHICAGO, ILL. [ennie Luzar Oc . 12 [ennie Vokac Oct. 14 Sabriella Spretnjak Jan. 28 Vnna Judnic Nov. 8 Vlary Mikan May 31 Frances Kovacic Nov. 9 Vlary Novak June 4 [ennie Stanonik Nov. 13 Anna Prisol July 19 Matilda Kodiich Nov. 24 Pauline Druga Dec. 1 Mary Modic Nov. 26 BR. 17, WEST ALLIS, WIS. BR. 26, PITTSBURGH, PENN A. Frances Marolt Mar. 20 Anna Kekic Jan. 1 Theresa Kerhin April 8 Veronica Tvancic Jan. 5 Theresa Bozich June 22 Marie Coghe Mar. 15 Mary Kranjec Oct. 21 [ustine Lokar April 2 {Catherine Kunich April 18 BR. 19, RVELETH, ; MINN. Dorothy Krotcc April 29 Anna Katusin May 25 Vlatilda Rebctz Jan. 20 Anna Flajnik June 10 Rose Jerome Mar. 2 Elizabeth Pecinan Sept. 17 BR. 20, JOLIET, ILL. BR. 28, CALUMET, MICH. [ulia Trubich Mar. 3 Irene Mishica Jan. 3 Vlary Golobitsh April 23 Angeline Galetto May 2 Anna Terdich April 27 Mary Gregorich July 14 (Catherine Metesh June 23 Barbara Skrinar June 27 BR. ?/, GILBERT, MINN. Knna Schnell Aug. 12 Vlary Plankar Aug. !9 Agnes Verbich May 19 Jennie Sprengcl Sept. 21 Mary Fine J»iy 7 Catherine Smolich Sept. 26 BR. EUCLID, OHIO BR. 21, CLEVELAND , OHIO Theresa Smolic July 7 Theresa Zupančič Dec. 19 Theresa Potokar Aug. 7 BR. 22, BRADLEY, ILL. BR. V, DULUTH, MINN. Margaret L. Hassett Jan. 3 Mary Blatnik Feb. 18 Vlary Vanden Hout Jan. 2!) Sophie Tomich May 13 Charlotte Sknbc Oct. 23 Mary Cacich J ’iy 8 BR. 21, ELY, MINN. BR. 9 5, AURORA, MINN. Mary Sheryak April 7 Mary Knopp Jan. 8 (Catherine Golobic April 13 Frances Lessar Feb. 15 Mary Gorshe April 19 Katherine Kn/tna Aug. 19 BR. ? BR. 24, LASALLE, ILL. Barbara Sachen Mar. 29 Vlary Konetski June 21 F.velyn M. Kastigar Mar. 19 Vlary Petrich Nov. 9 Frances Toma/in April 16 Mary Setinz May 21 BR. 40, LORAIN, OHIO Pearl Leon Sept. 7 Vlary Sodcc Dec. 2 Frances Tomazic Mar. 8 BR. 25, CLEVELAND , OHIO BR. 41, CLEVELAND, OHIO Rose Kraitz Jan. 8 Angela Macek Jan. 27 Mary Klepcc July 27 71 a že pckcjne članice j/ctfehdke jehdke jtfeje - 1971 Agncs SkoK Mary Race Mary Bambič Rose M. Schabcrl Justine Dernible Justine Dcnnasa May 23 July 28 Aug. 10 Aug. 11 Aug. 20 Oct. 19 DR. 43, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Mamie Ambrosh Josephine Zinko Aug. 15 Dec. 25 DR. 45, PORTLAND, ORE. Mary Golik Nov. 17 DR. 47, GARFIELD HGTS. OHIO Jennie Konestabo May 21 Anna Ozimec Aug. 12 Jennie Begovic Oct. 10 DR. 49, WICKLIFFE, OHIO [Frances Znidaisic Oct. 27 DR. 52, KIT7VILLE, MINN. Frances F. Oswald Elizabeth SpinelH Feb. 6 Sept. 12 DR. 54, WARREN, OHIO Elizabeth Persin June 26 DR. 56, HIBBING, MINN. Vera Brklich Mary Novak Eva Maras June 5 Nov. 12 Dec. 24 DR. 57, NILES, OHIO DR. 84, NEW YORK\ , N. Y. Emina Gardner Nov. 27 Geraldine Koprivšek Mar. 29* Theresa Lacyan Aug. 13* DR. 62, CONNEA UT, OHIO Josephine Habjan Mar. SI Gertrude Pogačnik Oct. 27 Agnes V. Ross April 11 DR. 86, NASH WA UK, MINN. BR. 63, DENVER, COLO. Slava Katalinich Aug. 29 Katherine F. Mearsha Jan. 1 Angela Zorich Feb. 7 DR. 89, OGLESBY, ILL. Agncs Arko April 7 Frances Kozel June 29 DR. 64, KANSAS CITY, KANS. DR. 93 BROOKLYN, N. Y. Kristina Kloster April 28 Josephine Cotar Mar. 14 DR. 65, VIRGINIA, MIN N. Theresa Mose April 18 Mary Kuinp Aug. 21 Mary Urbiha Oct. 15 DR. 95. SO. CHICAGO, ILL. BR. 66, CANON CITY, COLO. Mary R. Prebeg Feb. 8 Gertrude Jurjovec Jan. 24 Mary Ashenbrener April 9 Anna Zagar April 20 BR. 71, STRABANE, PENNA. Mary Medonich May 3 Helen Plantz Aug. 12 Katherine Kogovšek Mar. 28 Mary R. Gaspar Aug. 24 BR. 74, AMBRIDGE, PENNA. Mary Perkovich Aug. 31 Anna Sorak Nov. 26 Catherine Guzvk Dec. 20 BR. 100, IONTANA, CAL. BR. 80, MOON RUN, PENNA. Mary Mayzak Aug. 1 Elodia Stoffella Jan. 11 (*Not reported for 1970) del. Naj počiva v miru in vsem preostalim naše sožalje. Na zadnji seji smo počastile Dorothy Končar, roj. Fedo, ki je praznovala svoj imendan. Izročene so ji b:ie posebne čestitke in slikala se je s hčerko, kateri je tudi ime Dorothy. Ker je bila seja zelo dobro obiskana, zato preds. z zadovoljstvom povabi vse, da tudi v bodoče v tako lepem številu pridete na naše seje. Po seji bomo igrale karte in priljubljene igre. Ker smo na februarski seji počastile Valentinov dan, je tajnica prinesla tri velike v srčni obliki spečene torte, poleg drugih dobrot. Na marčni seji smo počastile vse z imenom Josephine. Prečitano je bilo pismo od Mrs. Mary Boštjan, ki vabi, da bi članice, ki imajo dekleta, jih vpisale v vežbalni krožek. Proporočalo se je, da to skrb prevzame hčerka tajnice Olga Ancel. Upanje je, da se bedo dekleta prijavila. Taj. nato prečita pismo, ki vabi na igro v Lewis college. Nadzornica Frances Hubert poda letno finančno poročilo. Voščilne ka.tice za ozdravljenje, so bile poslane, s.edečim čla.: Kathrrine Dragovan (sedaj že umrli), Mary Sch-midberger, Dorothy Sukley, Dorothy Horvat, Mary Heintz (ki se n~haja na večji operaciji), Clara Puz, Mary Gerl na Summit St., Rese Jagodnik, Antonia Bauc, Mihaela Maren in Jenny Ko-chevar. Sožalne kartice so bile poslane Mrs. Anton Gabian ob izgubi brata in Johanni Pirc iz Crest Hill ob izgubi soproga. Vsem iskreno sožalje! Čestitke so bile poslane Pauli Ma vec ob rojstvu sinčka ter Christine Turk Jurkas ob rojstvu dvojčkov; dalje Mr. in Mrs. Joseph Matkovich ob 50 letnici poroke ter Mr. in Mrs. Marko Pasich ob slavi 45 letnice zakona. Oba para sta imela slavje pri sv. maši, nato na domu v krogu njihovih družin. Vsem želimo še mnogo let zdravja in sreče. Obe sta dolgoletne članice. V Californijo se je odpeljala naša prejčnja tajnica, Frances Gaspich. V staro domovino pa sta odletela, Josephine Buchar in pa Robert Buchar, okrajni sodnik v našem mestu. Vsem potovalcem želimo srečno pot, dobro zdravje in vesel povratek. Želimo vsem vesele Velikonol-re praznike in na svidenje na seji. Še ena pripomba: na seji v m'ju bomo kazale f:lmske slike Vaše zapisnikarice o potovanju lansko leto v Evropi. Vse ste vabljene in enako Vaši soprogi. JOSEPHINE ERJAVEC ŠT. 21, CLEVELAND, OHIO Sporočam novice naših članic, čeprav so nekatere malo kasne, toda Zarja izhaja samo enkrat v mesecu. V našem glasilu čitamo važna poročila glavnih odbornic in poročevalk podružnic, kar odraža naše delovanje, zato Zarje ne vrzite proč, ampak jo podarite drugim, ali zavodom. Pri naši podr. imamo na rokah listke za srečne osebe v pomoč blagajni, saj so stroški vedno večji. Srečne osebe bodo oDjavljene 3. maja, ko bomo tudi počastile zaslužno mater leta, našo tajnico, Stel'a Dancull. Ker smo članice tudi pri zboru Triglav, vas yljudno vabimo na koncert 7. maja, ko bo zbor slavil 25 letnico kulturnega delovanja. Proslava se bo vršila v Slov. Domu na 6417 St. Clair Ave. Umrla je msma od članice Nellie Strodtdech, je bila stara mama od Kathi Popovich, ki se je ravnokar poročila. Želimo ji siečo, ostalim pa sožalje ob izguoi dobre mame. Poročil se je James Vidmar, sin Mr. & Mrs. Edward ip Alice Vidmar in je vnuk naše častrie čla. in dolgoletne blagajničarke, Mrs. Michael Weiss. Želimo vsem srečo in zdravje. Težko operacijo na srcu bo imel Robert Estanek, sin naše čla. Mary E. Njegova hči, je tuiii naša čla. in obiskuje Ohio univerzo. Vsem članicam želim zdravja in veselo Veliko noč. ANNA JESENKO KAMPANJA ZA 45 LETNICO S. Ž. Z. traja do 30, junija, 1972! VSE NAGRADE SO V DENARJU! ŠT. 25, CLEVELAND, OHIO Zopet se je prib'izal lepi mesec maj-nik, ko se vsa narava prebudi in ozeleni v lepe c -etoče vrtove. Mesec maj-nik je posvečen naši nebsški Materi, kakor tudi .tašim zemeljskim materam. Hčerke, katere še imate svoje matere, lepo jih počastit?; katere imate pa že umrle, molite zanje, saj nebeška Mati Marija za vse ve. Pri naši pour, smo letos izvo'i'e za najbolj zaslužno mater, Mrs. Antonia Mihevc, ki je res pridna in se vedno odzove, kadar jo pokličemo. Ona se tudi nikoli ne odreče, kadar je treba se udeležiti pogreba. Vedno je dobre volje in rad pr.de na vse seje in tudi vedno kaj prinese za priboljšek. V poletnem času, pridite pogled:ti nj:n vrt, kako krasno je jrejen z raznovrstnimi cvetlicami. Članice, pridite! Pri naši podr. gre kar lepo naprej v lepi slogi. Res ne moremo več toliko članic pridobiti kot smo prejšnja I ta, ali trur*imo se stare obdržati. V lanskem le^u nam je umrlo 27 dobrih članic in to ne samo stare, ampak tudi mlajše. Sklen:!e srno, da bomo v juniju imele bake sale, ali pecivo na prodaj, da si malo ODomnremo z našo blagajno. Vsem našim iVižnjim in oddaljenim članicam se priooročamo, da prines -te. Tiste, ki ste zelo oddaljane in se ne morete udeležiti, pa se spomn te svoje podr. s kakšnim dolarčkom. Vse bo prav prišlo. V tem letu smo tudi že izgubila 4 dobre članice: Mrs. Rose Erste je kar na hitro odšla iz tega sveta, Mary Krasna Ahčin je več let bolehala, kakor tudi Agnes Klemenčič in Theresa Negy Spilak. Umrl je tudi soprog naše soses-tre Mildred Chesnik. Ses. Mary Jean Turk je tudi izgubila soproga. Vsem daj Bog večni pokoj, naj mirno počivajo v ameriški zemlji. Lepa hvala urednici Corinne, ki je dala moja s.ikco v Zarjo. Rss s~m bila delavna za našo Zvezo. Ako bi mogla, bi jaz vse naše žene in deklsta pridobila za našo Zvezo. Želim vsem bolnim članierm, ljubega zdravja in mnogo potrpljenja v em v starostnih domovih: Pauline Stamp-fel, Jennie Strnad, Mary Zelko, Ana Graje in vsem, ki zdravite na domu, Vam želim hitrega ozdravljenja. Vse vabim na majniško sejo, ko bomo praznovale materinski dan. Prosim vas tudi, da bi redno placeva'e asesment, da vas ne bo treba opominjati. Vas vse najlepše pozdravljam in vam kličem “Na svidenje” na seji. MARY OTONIČAR 10 LETNICA SMRTI Frank Voje pred cerkvijo v Miami Beach, leta 1960. ŠT. 34, NEW YORK, N. Y. Sedaj se nahajam tukaj v Miami Beach, Flo. na počitnicah. V resnici je lepo mesto, kamorkoli pogledaš vidiš vsako vrstno cvetje. V mestnem vrtu sem videla črez 50 različnih orhid j (orchids) in vsakovrstno tropično cvet- je. Stanujem t. krasnem motelu, ki Ima na eni strani golf course in malo jezero. Na drugi strani pa je Miami Beach Park, kjer je slavna konvenčna dvorana. Tukaj nastopa Jackie Gleason in drugi. Res lepo je živeti v toplih krajih na stara leta. Dne 2. aprila poteka 10 let odkar je umrl moj nepozabni mož, FRANK VOJE. Zelo ga pogrešam, kakor tudi vsa moja družina, sinova Frank in Stanley, hčerke Marion in Betty, njihove družine, 16 vnukov. Pok. je ljubil Florido. Bila sva tukaj z načrti, da si kupiva hišo, da bova skupno mirno živela v pokoju, pa nama ni bilo namenjeno. Bolezen je prekrižala najine načrte. Bog mu daj v miru počivati. Ne bomo Te nikoli pozabili! Pri naši poJr. smo zopet Izgubile eno članico, Mary Judež, po domače Mrakova Mary iz Jarš pri Domžalah. Mož ji je umrl pred več leti. Oba sta bila slamnikarja in sta imela svojo tova no. Bila je naša d:ibra članica od vsega začetka. Dosegla je lepo starost 84 let. Bog ji daj v miru počivati v Reading, Pa. Podr. je naročila sv. maše v slov. cerkvi na Osmi cesti, ravno tako za Jerico Pogačnik, ki je umrla hnsko leto. Na seji smo i/volile novo tajnico in blagajničarko, Betty Birk (roj. Voje), vse druge smo ostale prejšnje. Prosim, da pošiljate članarino njej, ne meni, ker sem bolj malo doma. Druga seja bo 10. maja na mojerr. stanovanju ob 7 zvečer. Prosim da pridete in tudi, da pridobite kako novo članico in jo pripeljite s seboj. Dvorane so predrage in udeležba na sejah ni preveč dobra, zato pridite na dom. Imamo več bolanih, katerim želimo dobro zdravje in vsem vesele Velikonočne praznike ter lep pozdrav sestram št. 84 in 93 ter vsem članicam širom USA. ANGELA VOJE, HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN APRIL National officer: April 21 — Hermine Dicke, Secretary S.W.U. Scholarship Committee. Bianch presidents: April 2 — Frances Novak, Br. 15, Cleveland, Ohio April 2 — Emma Planinšek, Br. 20, Joliet, III. April 10 — Jeanette Killoran, Br. 6, Barberton, Ohio April 10 — Viola Pisoni, Br. 46, St. Louis, Mo. April 11 — Johanna Chesnik, Br. 61, Braddock, Pa. April 21 — Catherine Polach, Br. 19, Eveleth, Minn. April 26 — Mary Debevec, Br. 41, Cleveland, Ohio Secretaries: April 7 — Stella Dancull, Br. 21, Cleveland, Ohic April 8 — Angela Kozjan, Br. 40, Lorain, Ohio April 8 — Lucille Smith, Br. 71, Strabane, Pa. April 10 — Antoinette Lucich, Br. 31, Gilbert, Minn. April 16 — Anna Frankovich, Br. 26, Pittsburgh, Pa. 22 ZARJA—THE DAWN Financial Report — Finančno Poročilo, Feb. 1972 Br. Assess. Adults Jrs. Br. Assess. Adults Jrs. 1 $ 96.70 167 64 52 30.15 50 21 2 243.55 398 201 54 54.90 55 38 b 3 144.80 247 158 55 29.40 57 15 4 — 13 — a 56 40.15 89 7 5 — 96 18 a 57 33.30 61 19 6 42.25 96 10 59 — 29 2 7 46.50 87 49 61 — 5 — 8 31.20 41 — b 62 — 24 — a 9 — 21 2 63 — 92 23 10 124.80 292 19 64 34.40 43 1 b 12 66.90 163 53 65 — 44 23 a 13 55.25 105 18 66 32.60 57 20 14 144.80 291 30 67 — 69 9 15 96.45 196 7 68 38.25 59 22 16 88.35 146 84 70 — 14 3 a 17 88.10 156 86 71 59.40 120 36 19 4-9.80 105 18 72 3.30 22 — 20 165.75 338 89 73 55.90 104 68 21 65.45 118 165 74 134.10 26 1 d 22 16.40 16 — c 77 25.80 46 29 23 101.65 214 46 79 — 32 13 a 24 59.30 123 52 f 80 5.15 9 — 25 313.55 585 152 81 14.80 30 — 26 47.05 98 19 83 8.55 17 — 27 — 43 3 84 36.90 47 3 b 28 41.85 69 27 85 — 38 2 a 29 10.20 24 4 86 11 70 21 — 30 5.40 9 — 88 — 51 8 31 — 83 29 a 89 30.00 69 21 32 77.35 138 65 90 17.05 42 10 33 121.25 191 152 91 28.50 47 11 34 17.85 35 4 92 16.35 25 1 35 31.70 53 35 93 21.35 53 2 37 84.00 19 1 d 94 25.20 6 — e 38 — 111 — 95 116.90 183 24 39 — 43 8 96 — 45 — a 40 53.20 101 2 97 13.50 15 — b 41 73.35 189 29 99 5 95 16 — 42 — 48 — 100 32.30 49 13 43 96.40 148 59 101 21.:>5 29 13 45 19.90 44 14 102 — 34 3 46 13.85 29 4 103 16.J5 23 14 47 56.60 105 36 105 18.35 30 6 49 — 29 — a 106 26.30 24 3 c 50 146.20 225 65 — 51 — 15 — a $4,031.40 7,864 2,361 IF YOU MOVE, HERE’S WHAT YOU DO: Please fill out this coupon, cut it out and mail to the Home Office, 1937 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago, Illinois 60608: Name: ............................................... Br. no.: .... OLD Address: ............................................................... Street City State Zipcode NEW Address: ............... ................. .....................-....... Street City Stato Zipcode Remarks: PJ. in Jan. a; Jan. & Feb. b; Feb. & March c; Jan. f; Jan. to Dec. d; Sept. to April e. Income ■ dohodki Feb. 1972: Assessment: Rent: Interest: Books sold: Bond sold: $4,031.40 210.00 1,932.93 200.00 5,000.00 $11,374.33 Bond and books as asset: -5,200.00 Total: 6,174.33 DISBURSEMENTS — STROŠKI — FEB. 1972 Claims paid - smrtnine plačane: Br. 1, Ursula Mervar $100.00 Br. 6, Jennie Hiti 100.00 Br. 13, Katherine Judnich 100.00 Br. 12, Apolonia Zrimšek 100.00 Br. 14, Angela Kern 100.00 Br. 15, Johana Resnik 100.00 Br. 16, Catherine Vidmar B 150.00 Br. 19, Anna Mary Mejasich 100.00 Br. 19, M.iry Kausek 100.00 Br. 20, Mary Perush 100.00 Br. 23, Mary [>eyak 100.00 Br. 24, Sophie Koskosky 100.00 Br. 25, Agnes Klemenčič 100.00 Br. 25, Mary Ahc>n Krasna 100.00 Br. 38, Bertha Robnik 100.00 Br. 47, Helen Ceigol 100.00 Br. 49, Mary Intihar 100.00 Br. 55, Catherine Anzek 100.00 Br. 65, Charlotte Nalborski 100.00 Br. 84, Gertrjde Pogačnik 100.00 Br. 93, Pauline M. Watrous B 300.00 Salaries - place 1,062.80 Administration 310.00 F.I.C.A. Tax 55.30 Zarja Feb. Issue 1,752.34 Rent - najemnina 75.00 Fuel & Electr. 98.08 Postage & Teleph 99.91 Cleaning 20.00 Donations 15.00 Miscelen. ■■azno 25.00 State tax dep. 53.20 Bond - nova obveznica 5,000.00 New Bond as asset: Total disb. r.kupno stroški Feb. 1972: Balance Jan: 31, 1972: Feb. income - dohodki: $10,916.63 -5,000.00 Feb. disbur. stroški: 5.916.63 $550.199.13 6,174.33 $556,373.46 5.916.63 Balance Feb. 29, 1972: $550,456.83 FANIKA HUMAR Gl. tajnica ROSTER Of BRANCH OFFICERS - 1972 No. 72, CHICAGO, (Pullman) III, 60628 Pres.: Angela Arko, 318 W. 111th PI., Trcas. & Scc’y: Wilma /agar, 17801 Wentworth, Lansing, II. 60438 Meeting: 2nd Sun. every 3rd month at member’s homes No. 73, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44128 (Warrcnsville Hts.) I’res.: Kay Yuratovac, 19511 Sumpter Rd., Secy: Louise Eplev, 20294 Emery Rd. Trcas.: Agnes Walters, 21717 Amery Rd. Meetings: 1st Mon. at 22714 Vera St. No. 74, AM BRIDGE, PA. 1500} Pres.: Mary Uabich, 160 Maplewood Ave. Scc’y 8: Treas.: Stephanie Plese, 112 Mer-chant St. Meetings: Second Sunday, Slov. Audit. No. 77, PITTSBURG, PA. 15212 Pres.: Belly Ann Murphcy, 1012 Walz St. Sec’y: Minka Chrnat, 937 Haslagc Ave. Treas.: Elizabeth Conway, 1010 Walz St. Meeting: 2nd vVed. of month at St. Mary’s Lyceum, 910 Ghesnut St. No. 79, ENUMCLAW, WASH. 98022 Pres.: Mary Mihelich, 1730 Ilillcrest Scc'y & Treas.: Anna Mac Anderson, 409 Rainer Ave. Meeting: 2nd Sun. Mar., Sept., Dec. at members’ homes No. 80, MOON RUN, PA. 15136 Pres: Ann Petanov’ch, Box 448, RD 5. Pittsburgh 15205 Scc’y.: Josephine Pogachnick, Box 171. Meetings: First Thursday, Miners Hall. No. 81, KEEWA TIN, MINN. 55753 Pres.: Mary Ann Biletich Sec’y: Anna General Prebeck, Box 29, Good-land, Minn. 55742 Treas.: Mary L. Marolt Meeting: 4th Wed., member’s home No. 83, CROSBY, MINN. 56441 Pres.: Frances Vidmar, 20 — 4th St., N.W. Secy: Louise Puchreitcr, 403 4th St., N.F.. Treas.: Mary Deblock, Riverton Rt., Ironton Meetings: 1st Mon. member’s homes No. 84, RIDGEWOOD, N. Y. 11227 (New York City) Pres.: Angela Voje, 1825 Woodbine St. Scc’y & Treas.: Klizabeth Birk, 61-20 67th St. Middle Village, 11379 Meeting: Approx 4 times yr. Wintcrgarden Inn. Ridgewood No. 85, DEPUE, ILL. 61322 Pres.: Mary Oberch, Box 7, Dc Puc, II. Trcas.-Scc’y: Mary Yermenc, Box 206 Meeting: 3rd Sun., 2 P.M. No. 86, NASHIVAUK, MINN. 55769 Pres.: Mary Zakrajšek, 602 — 2nd St. Sec’y & Trcas.: Christine Meyer, 225 — 4th St. Meeting: 4th l ues., Linstncyer Hall No. 88, JOHNSTOWN, PA. 15902 Pres.: Mary Kuzma, 218 View Street. Scc’y Jennie St usek, 541 Russell Ave. Trcas.: Mary Zupan, 546 Forest Ave. Meetings: 2nd Wed., St. Ann’s Hall. No. 89, OGLESBY, ILL. 61348 Pres.: Caroline Dawson, 505 Mormon St. Secy: Mary Kernz, 125 E. 3rd St. Trcas.: Sophie Frank, 311 Elin St. Meetings: 2nd Mon. 7:30 P.M. Dickinson House No. 90, BRIDGEVILLE, PA. 15017 (Presto) Pres: Sophie Sorcan, 900 Steen Rd. Scc’y: Julia M. Klemenčič, 202 Charlctt St. Treas: Anne Sorcan, 1327 Washington Pike Meetings: 3rd Sun. 3 P.M. St. Barbara’s Hall, Presto No. 91, OAKMONT, PA. 15139 Pres: Anna Kastelic, Box 278 Sec’y.: Amalia 3orch, 409 Virginia Ave. Trcas.: Janet Kirn, Halton Rd. Meetings: 1st rues., 7:30 p.m. March, May, Sept., Dec. Sec’y’s home No. 92, CRESTED BUTTE, COLO. 81224 Pres.: Eva Lubin, 413 N. Spruce, Gunnison, 81230 Sec’y: Myrna strizmanich, 508 W. Tomichi, Gunnison, 81230 Meeting: 1st Sun. 7 P.M. Member’s homes No. 93, BROOKLYN, N. Y. 11227 Pres: Agnes Klarich, 11644 Putnam Ave., 11221 Secy: Anna Kcrkovich, 1920 Greene Ave. Trcas: Helen Hodnick, 60-42 68th Rd., Meeting: 3rd Sat. Amer. Hall, 253 Irving Ave., 3 P.M. No. 94, CANTON, OHIO 44706 Sec’y: Catherine Pauline, 4640 Richville Dr. No. 95, SO. CHICAGO, ILL. 60617 Pres: Mildred J unes, 38 SW Florence Rd. RR 1, Mokena, 111. 60448 Scc’y.: Mildred Poropat, 8314 Saginaw. Trcas.: Helene Golich, 9633 Manistee Ave. Meetings: 1st Wed. at Croatian Hall. No. 96, UNIVERSAL, PA. 15235 Pres.: Paula Kokal, 2820 Reiter Rd., Penn Hills, Pgh., Pa. Scc’y Mary J. Klemccic, 3401 Clements Rd., Piumboro, Pgh., Fa. 15239 Trcas.: Mary E. O Block, 668 Center Rd., Piumboro, Pgh., I’a. 15239 Meeting: March, June, Sept. & Dcc. Slov. Hall No. 97, CAIRNBROOK, PA. 15924 Pres.: Nancy Satkovich, Box 6. Scc’y and Treas.: Mary Satkovich, Box 125, 3rd St. Meetings: 2nd Sun., secy’s home, 2 p.m. No. 99, ELMHURST, ILL. 60125 Pres.: Victoria Volk, 243 Larch Ave. Sec’y 8c Treas.: Maiy Podgornik, 148 Maple Ave. Meeting: 1st Sun. Member’s homes No. 100, FONI'AN A, CALIF. 92335 Pres: Jean Kurilich, 9415 Acacia Secy & Trcas: Mary Omaits, 9527 Juniper, Apt. 2 Meetings: 1st Thurs., K.S.K.J. Hall, 7 p.m. No. 101, BEDFORD HTS., OHIO Pres.: Betty Matjašič, 24101 Aurora Rd. Sec’y.: Dorothy Kastcllic, 5206 Joseph St., Maple Hgts., 37. Treas: Eliz. Mertel, 21400 Franklin, Maple 11 ts. Meetings: 1st Mon. City Hall No. 102, WILLARD, WIS. 54493 Pres: Josephine Artac, R. 1 Scc’y Mary Djubinski, R. 1 Meetings: 2nd Sun. at Parish Center No. 103, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20016 Pres.: Freda Michelitch, 9000 Old Dominion Dr. McLean, Va. Secy: Mary Mcjac, 4445 Butterworth PI., N.W. Treas: Mary L. Terselic, 5506 Greystone St., Chevy Chase, Md. 20015 Meetings: 2nd Sun. St. Columba’s Hall No. 104, JOHNSTOWN, PA. Pres.: Rose Hribar 022 Cooper Ave. Sec’y.: Theresa Zallat, R.D. 1, Box 153. Trcas.: Mary Anzclc, 1115 Virginia. Meetings: Third Sunday, Ss. Cyril and Methodius Hall, 2 p.m. No. 105, DETROIT, MICH. 48221 Pres.: Pauline Adamic, 16844 Griggs Ave. Scc’y: Johanna Bole, 434 E. Webster, Fern-dalc, Mich. 48220 Trcas.: Audrey Krulic, 15834 Sussex, De- troit, Mich. 18227 Meeting: 2nd Sun. at members’ homes No. 106, MEADOW LANDS, PA. 15347 Pres: Josephine Jacobs Secy: Catherine Hoflcr, Box 197 Trcas.: Anna Pavello. Meetings: Third Thursday, Church Hall. TOR THE YOUNG AT HEART" HI BOYS AND GIRLS! Accepts responsibility and respects others are two important characteristics of personal development on our children’s grade school report cards. Actually these personal traits are closc-ly related *0 one’s use of nicnncis. For the adults fcmily Post and Amy Vanderbilt have provided guidelines for our day to day social, business and neighborly experiences by which one can live with other people pleasantly. The children too have books on manners. From a book by Munro Leaf the following thoughts were taken. Very often the people we like most live in the same house with us. We see them so often we sometimes forget to be as nice to them as we are to others. Most of the time it is just because we do not think of it. We get up in the morning when we should and we don’t have to be called more than once. After sending a prayer heavenward, we wash ourselves and brush our teeth without fussing and making faces. And we don’t leave our clothes and towels around for others to pick up. When we are at the table we have a good time because we eat what we should and talk about pleasant things we have seen and done. We don’t have puffy cheeks from talking with our mouths full and we don’t choke because we don’t drink when we still have food in our mouths. Other people like to talk to us because we wait until they finish talking before wo start We don’t try to shout louder and butt in like goats. If we want someth i n g we say PLEASE. We say THANK YOU if you help us or give us something or do things for us. Before we leave the table we ask if we may be excused. And say THANK YOU if we are told we may. When we play we take turns doing the things ws want to do. If we are playing games we follow the rules. One of us doesn’t always try to change things so that he’ll win. We play for fun. We share our things and take turns doing what we like to most. We don’t whine and cry or quarrel when we don’t have everything our way and go home angry. And we never forget to put things back where they belong. Kindness to animals is important as they have feelings, too. When we go to visit someone and have a good or bad time we thank them when we leave and say GOODBYE. While we ire there we are not noisey, whiney or snoopey. When yawning one should put his hand over his mouth. When night comes it is time for sleep and people who like us all day say GOODNIGHT. Then it is time for us to go to bed with a Thank you prayer. Manners involve thoughtfulness, kindness and consideration, all stemming from the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. At Easter and always I pray God bless you! Your friend, REGINA All poems by Gelott Burgess: KNOCK BEFORE ENTERING Knock before you enter, Mister, Even if it is your sister. Maybe it will be distressing Coming in .while sne is dressing. Do not slam dcors violently; Close a door behind you gently. If they’re resting, writing, reading, Don’t disturb them. Show good breeding. Out of doors it doesn’t matter If you jump and scream and chatter, But indoors a loud person would be Very much disliked, and should be. HAPPY EASTER HOW FAULTS GROW There is a saying, as you know, ‘‘Great oaks from little acorns grow". And so faults, too, at first are wee, But grow and grow just like a tree. You can’t uproot them, they're too strong. So, with a habit that is wrong, Just master it before it's greater Or it will master you, dear, later. KNOW WHERE YOUR THINGS ARE Now what did I do with my hat? And where in the world is my book? Did you ever know children like that? It ought to be right on the hook. And where in the world is my book? And my hat isn’t anywhere round. It ought to be right on the hook. My bag, too, cannot be found. And my hat isn’t anywhere round, Now what did I do with my hat? My bag, too, cannot be found. 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