BERNICE METESH. former captain of Joliet championship drill team, pitches for the St. Joseph’s American Legion Club In Joliet, III. She Is the only girl semi-pro hurler In the U.S. H of the Slovenian Women's Union of America Ntimber 0-11) 3 September-October, 1948 Volume 20 SLOVENIAN WOMEN’S UNION . SLOVENSKA ZEN. ZVEZA OF AMERICA V AMERIKI Organized December 19, 1926 in Chicago, 111. Ustanovljena 19. dec., 1926 v ClilcagI, Illinois Incorporated December 14, 1927 in the State of Illinois Inkorporlana 14. dec., 1927 v državi Illinois MEMBER OF: National Council of Catholic Women The Catholic Association for International Peace Women’s Action for Victory and Lasting Peace Common Council for American Unity Spiritual Advisor — Rev. Matthew F. Kebe................... 223 - 67th St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Founder-Honorary President—Marie Prisland 1034 Dillingham Ave., Sheboygan, Wis. President — Albina Novalc............................ 6616 Bonna Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. 1. Vice-President — Mary Godez ........................626 Water Street, Sheboygan, Wis. 2. Vice-President — Mary Urbas ......................16312 Holmes Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. 3. Vice-President — Mary Theodore ..!............Rte. 1, Box SOt, Hibbing, Minnesota. 4. Vice-President — Mary Markezlch....................2809 East 96th St, South Chicago, 111. 5. Vice-President — Mary Tomsic ......................................Box 202, Strabane, Pa. 6. Vice-President — Anna Pachak ......................2009 Oakland St, Pueblo, Colorado. Secretary — Josephine Erjavec................... 527 North Chicago Street, Joliet, Illinois. Treasurer — Josephine Muster ........................... 714 Raub Street, Joliet, Illinois. 1. Trustee — Mary Lenich...............................609 Jones St., Bveleth, Minnesota. 2. Trustee — Josephine Železnikar.......................2045 W. 23rd St., Chicago 8, 111. 3. Trustee — Ella Starin........................17814 Dillewood Rd., Cleveland 10, Ohio. STANDING COMMITTEES ADVISORY COMMITTEE President — Frances Susel ...........................16900 Holmes Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. Helen Corel ....................................67 Scholes Street Brooklyn, New York. Anna Kameen.....................................Depot Street, Forest City, Pennsylvania. EDUCATIONAL COMMITTEE President — Albina Novak............................6516 Bonna Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. Anna Petrlch ..............................840 E. Foothill Blvd., R3 148A, Fontana, Calif. Gladys Buck ........................................ 10036 Avenue L., South Chicago, 111. Sophie Golob ..................................787 Holmes Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. Marie Schlamann .'..............................222 West 7th Street, Leadville, Colorado. YOUTH AND RECREATION COMMITTEE Director of drill teams — Marie Floryan............. 5830 W. Mineral St, West Allis Wis. Director of Juvenile Activities — Evelyn Krizay............83-29th St., Barberton, Ohio. Athletio Directors: Midwestern Division — Josephine R&muta Sumlc, 81 No. Chicago St, Joliet, 111. Eastern Division: Mary Perdan, 19303 Shawnee Ave., Cleveland 19, Ohio. ZARJA - THE DAWN URADNO GLASILO 8LOVENSKE ŽENSKE ZVEZE V AMERIKI OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SLOVENIAN WOMEN’8 UNION OF AMERICA PUBLISHED MONTHLY — IZHAJA VSAK MESEC Annual Subscription $2.00 — Naročnlma $2.00 letno For SWUA members $1.20 annually — Za članice SŽZ $1.20 letno Publisher, “Zarja”, 1637 Allport St., Chicago 8, 111. Managing Editor -Albina Novak Editorial Office: 6516 Bonna Avenue, Cleveland (3), Ohio Telephone Express 2812 "Entered as second class matter November 13, 1946, at the post office at Chicago, Ilinois, under the Act of AUgust 24, 1912.” All communications for publication must be in the bands of the Editor by the tenth of the month for the next issue and must be indorsed by the writer. If typewritten use double-space and if hand written use ink. Write plainly, especially names and on one side of paper only. Vsi dopisi morajo biti v rokah urednice do 10. v mesecu za prihodnjo izdajo in podpisani po pisateljici. Pifilte s črnilom in samo na eno stran papirja. Pri Imenih pazite da so razločno pisana. LETO XX—ŠT. 9-10 SEPTEMBER-OCTOBEfl, 1948 VOL. XX—NO. 9-10 POZDRAVLJENE, DRAGE SESTRE! Doba poletnih počitnic je v kraju! Odslej bomo zopet nadaljevale vsaka v svojem poslu in upati je, da bo delo veliko manj naporno kot poprej, ker smo imele priliko se oddahniti vsaj za kratek čas. Ta izdaja Zarje bo dva-mesečna, to je za september in oktober skupaj. Na rokah je še precej tvarine, za katero ni bilo dovolj prostora in pride na vrsto prihodnjič. Tukaj sledi zapisnik glavne seje odbora direktoric in vam priporočam, da ga pazno preberete in vas opozarjam na pogoje Pred-konvenčne kampanje, ki se je pričela s prvim oktobrom. Katera bo "Konvenčna kraljica” - je sedaj glavno vprašanje! Nikar ne odlašajte z agitacijo, ampak storite kar največ vam je mogoče takoj v začetku. Vrši se tudi posebna kampanja za mladinski oddelek za katero se prosi zlasti matere, da navdušujete svoje hčerke k delu, ker nagrade so zelo lepe. Z iskrenimi pozdravi, Vaša — Albina Novak, predsednica-urednica. ZAPISNIK SEJE: ODBORA DIREKTORIC S.Ž.Z. vršeča se od 19. do 21. julija, 1948., Joliet, Illinois V glavnem uradu so se zbrale direktorice in glavne odbornice h glavni letni seji v pondeljek 19. julija, 1948. Ker so nekatere glavne odbornice bile prisotne prejšnji dan v Lemontu, ki je v bližini glavnega urada na proslavi Zvezinega dne, jih je glavna predsednica povabila, da prisostvujejo glavni seji, katera ima rešiti več važnih stvari tikajočih se prihodnje konvencije. Na seji so bile navzoče: častna predsednica Marie Prisland, predsednica Albina Novak, tajnica Josephine Erjavec, blagajničarka Josephine Muster, nadzornice Mary Lenich, Josephine Železnikar in Kila Starin ter podpredsednice Mary Godec, Mary Urbas in Anna Pachak in predsednica svetovalnega odseka Prances Susel. Ker so bile slednje odbornice por vabljene samo za en dan, zato se' je premestilo pregledovanje poslovnih knjig na naslednji dan. Zasedanje je glavna predsednica Albina Novak odprla ob pol desetih dopoldne z molitvijo ter navzoče lepo pozdravila in želela vsem sklepom najlepši uspeh. Prva točka seje je bila konvencija, ki se ima po zaključku zadnje konvencije vršiti v Pueblo, Colorado. Glavna predsednica prečita vsa pisma, oziroma odgovore od podružnic na vprašanja glede sredstev katera je poslala vsem podružnicam v okrožnem pismu. Priporočila od podružnic glede konvenčnih stroškov so bila različna. IS podružnic je priporočalo, da se mesto konvencije premesti bližje glavnega urada, da bodo manjši potovalni stroški; 21 podružnic je proti vsaki dokladi; 3 podružnice so bile za to, da same krijejo vse stroške svojih delegatinj; 3 podružnice so priporočale zmanjšanje števila delegatinj; 4 podružnice svetujejo, da se vrši konvencija v Colorado in so pripravljene prispevati k stroškom in dve podružnici sta priporočali, da se konvencija odloži za eno leto. (Slednje se ne more uveljaviti, ker bi bilo proti predpisom zavarovalnin-skega oddelka za naše vrste organizacije, kar nam pojasni Mrs. Prisland.) Po dolgiem razmotrivanju in vsestranskem upoštevanju razmer, se sklene, da se konvencija vrši v Pueblo, Colorado, kot je bil sklep zadnje konvencije in da se točka glede izplačila iz stroškovnega sklada uredi, da bo izdatkov le toliko kot bi jih bilo, če se bi konvencija vršila v bližini glavnega urada in se sklene, da se točka 23 v pravilih spremeni, da Zveza krije iz svoje blagajne pet dnevnic v skupni svoti $50.00 za vsako delegatinjo, za one v državi Colorado pa tri dnevnice v znesku $30.00. Glavna predsednica poroča ta sklep v okrožnem pismu na vse podružnice v odobritev. Glavna predsednica poda novo idejo glede konvenčnega sklada. Njeno mnenje je, da imamo pri vseh podružnicah marljive članice, ki bi gotovo žrtvovale nekaj svoje časa v ročnem delu in ta ročna dela bi se potem prodala in s tem bi prišla lepa svota v blagajno podružnic kot glavnemu konvenčnemu skladu. Zlasti pa priporoča, da bi vsaka podružnica imela svoj “Klub žepnih robcev” (Hanky Club) in dohodki od le prodaje bi znatno pomagali vsem strankam. Ti robci naj bi bili lepo obrobljeni s čipkami. Vsaka podružnica bi ima lahko imela svojo prodajo robcev ali pa iste pošlje v Cleveland, kjer se bo to jesen vršila velika razstava ročnih del in na tej razstavi se lahko proda vsakovrstna ročna dela in še posebno lepe robce. Za vsak komad, ki bo poslan v Cleveland, bo dotična podružnica dobila 50 centov za svojo blagajno in 50 centov bo šlo v glavni konvenčni sklad. Ella Starin, glavna nadzornica in voditeljica šivalnih klubov, je imenovana za ravnateljico te prodaje in vse podružnice se bo obvestilo ,da pošljejo ročna dela njej in ona bo storila vse v svoji moči, da bo stvar uspešno izpeljana. S tem načrtom si podružnice prav lahko zberejo zadostno svoto za potovalne stroške svojih delegatinj in obenem bo pa tudi Zvezin stroškovni sklad dobil lepo pod-(Dalje na strani 260) Zbira Ivan Zorman: \ ft ft ^ jV ] N .^V—j S \ -J— —f.—1 '/.ji- n *2-- <3^5" ^ o-ti. • j <_ -JL-- < cža- 0 N v J i il =H= •’. v1 nj-iAt— ! '^°rf J. --7 j P-1-"";---- r? j J ; r : 1 :~ % } i =1 > t t t ^ - * Jf H ..... iri- -r L_ *=t= T±P i^-JN >■ • 1> fr Jx JN- —* u===, * ■» # * 2/ v ■ y~<—er^yu~- - cc- ^tf-cr i • » ~i J00" C-V*C^cc^ /t^vw iL- - *n n =t=^ u 'U''+L4A*~~ Tr^L. i -1 *.+- >s v =t =^-/ w^_ tlffi* * * ...i:.:.. * 1—^— —#—#—/—"l— —f? - —V-—=» j %- t » ^ f -:) i 1 t t > - j j—>4r-—.—— i 1 H j iUJspfiSfcl M - C-fc^ /4- participate in the all important discussions on the convention expense. She explained the necessity of finding some solution to the perplexing problem with which we are confronted. Mrs. Novak has written to the branches for advice and suggestions on how to find ways and means to cover the convention expense and 51 branches replied. The answers were read at this time. The results were: 18 branches recommended that the place of the convention be chosen closer to the home office thereby cutting down the traveling expense; 21 branches are against a special convention assessment; 3 branches are willing to defray ail expenses of their delegates; 3 branches suggested the number of delegates be decreased; 4 branches want the convention to be in Colorado and are willing to contribute towards the expense and 2 branches are suggesting that the convention be postponed for another year. (Mrs. Prisland explained that the state insurance department will not permit the latter to our type of an organization.) After a thorough discussion and close consideration of all possibilities, it was decided that the convention be held in Pueblo, Colorado as was the decision of the last convention and that section 23 in the By-laws, regarding the traveling expense of the delegates be changed to read: that the Union shall pay out of its treasury for the delegates five per diem at ten dollars, totaling $50.00, and those residing in Colorado to get three per diem at ten dollars, totaling $30.00. President Mrs. Novak is to propose this change to all the branches for approval in a circular letter. Discussion continued on how to build up a convention fund to help the branches and our general fund to Carry the convention expense. President Mrs. Novak suggested a project which could be a part answer to this problem. Her idea is that a substantial amount of money could be raised through the sale of needle work for which our members are famous. Her 'uggestion is that every branch forms a so-called "Hanky Club” and members be asked to contribute hankies with hand-made edgings, because there is always a market for pretty hankies. Branches" could promote their own sale of needlework or they could: ship their collection to Cleveland where plans are under way for a huge needlework exhibition this fall and such items could be easily sold. The Cleveland committee would handle this sale and a dollar will be paid for every hanky. This sum to be divided between the branch and the Union’s treasury, in other words the branch would receive 50 cents for its treasury and 50 cents would be turned to our general fund. Those who wish to send in doilies or other things in needlework may do so and the receipts will be so much bigger, according to the value of the item. This project was approved unanimously. Mrs. Ella Starin, manager of our sewing circles was appointed as chairman of this drive. S'he will also inform the branches of this project. If all branches cooperate this project should really bring in a substantial income to the branches and our Union. SCHOLARSHIP AND BENEFIT FUND Honorary president Mrs. Prisland explained that when the Scholarship and benefit fund was started, it was understood that when we reach the quota, and are ready to make distributions to the needy children in Slovenia, that someone would go there and find out where help is needed mostly. Since we do not know when traveling to Slovenia will be open, Mrs. Prisland wrote to some reliable sources over there but has not yet received a reply and it may be a long time before we’ll have the necessary information. Now that we have reached our quota and find it impractical to make any other distributions except for scholarships here, Mrs. Prisland proposed the following resolution: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, sufficient funds ($10,000.00) have been collected in the Educational and Welfare Fund to justify the initiation of a program consistent with the objectives advanced when the said fund was created, and WHEREAS, the Scholarship Committee has not been advised to date in regard to the proper channels for distribution of aid to the needy and homeless children living in Slovenia who are to be one of the beneficiaries of our help, and WHEREAS, it is necessary that an announcement of policy and procedure in the use of these trust funds be publicized to the members of our Union, NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the Supreme Board and Board of Directors of the Slovenian Women’s Union of America, meeting at the Union’s headquarters .July 19, 1948; 1) That until the Scholarship Committee receives adequate assurance that material aid sent to Slovenia will be duty-free and directly devoted to the actual benefit of that country’s orphaned children, all income derived from the Educational and Welfare Trust Fund as well as all additional funds collected shall be devoted to the aid of students of Slovenian descent living in this country; 2) That grants of scholarship aid shall be made to needy and worthy students who are members of this organization, or in the case of male students, whose mother or grandmother (if living) is or (if deceased) were members hereof; 3) That eligibility for any scholarship shall be limited to students who haye completed a high school, college preparatory .course and intend to enroll in an accredited college or university, or who, at the time of application are engaged in study at such institution of higher learning. 4) That the yearly scholarships awarded shall be for an amount not to exceed Two Hundred ($200.00) Dollars to any individual and shall be paid in two installments during the academic year upon proof of matriculation and proof of continued meritorious study. 5) That the Scholarship Committee has the right to administer the Scholarship and Welfare Trust Fund and to decide the number of Scholarships and grants given depending upon the number of applications, the need indicated, and the amount of money available for such purpose. 6) That the forms of the proposed bulletin to branch secretaries and application instructions are hereby approved. 7) That consideration of applications and recommendations for grants of awards shall be made to the Scholarship committee heretofore appointed, who shall by the majority vote submit its first awards on or before February 1, 1949, for one half of the academic year and thereafter on or before July 15 of each year for a full academic year. Respectfully submitted, Marie Prisland The resolution was unanimously approved. Mrs. Prisland also proposed a plan for distributions of scholarships and she will compile a special form which will be sent to all our branches. It was decided that we give two scholarships this coming school semester (in January, 1949), one to a boy and one to a girl and the scholarship committee will decide who is most worthy of it. Members of the Friendship Circle will be notified that the quota lias been reached and that we will start with distribution of scholarships. It was decided that this fund will hereafter be known as the SWU SCHOLARSHIP FUND. Mrs. Prisland asked to be relieved of her place on the scholarship fund committee but the Directors pleaded that she stays on for at least, another year to which she consented. The five officers of the scholarship committee are: Rev. Matthew Kebe, Attorney J. W. Wilkus, Mrs. Marie Prisland, Albina Novak and Josephine Erjavec. Supreme Treasurer Mrs. Josephine Muster gave the final report on contributions she received during the time she managed the campaign for donations. (This detailed report will be published under a separate caption in the next edition of Zarja.) Officers Mary Godez and Anna Pachalc each donated $20.00 to the fund, and became members of the Friendship Circle. Mary Urbas, Mary Lenich and Josephine Železnikar gave each five dollars and five dollar donations were received from branches Nos. 19, 45, 53 and 79. Frances Susel donated three dollars; Frances Ambrozich and Mary Palesko each a dollar. Up to date the amount in the scholarship fund is $10,040.43. The officers are deeply grateful to Mrs. Josephine Muster for her excellent work in the recent scholarship fund campaign and to all who gave so generously. Furthermore, they are very proud that our Union ia first among the Slovenian organizations to give scholarships and thereby give our youth a chance to pursue its ambition in higher education. Sincere appreciation is extended to Mrs. Prisland for instituting this fund and for her untiring efforts. Scholarships will be presented in January, 1949. Honorary president Mrs. Prisland reported that the new emblem pins will soon be ready. It was a big headache to get the order through because of the many handicaps involved and we appreciate her work. Editor Mrs. Novak wishes that we dispense with Zarji* for one edition this year and thereby help build up our general expense fund, this would also give her the first vacation in 15 years of office. The directors agreed to it and it was decided that we dispense with the September edition of Zarja and give the editor her deserved vacation. Mrs. Novak is very grateful for the consideration and she promised to work so much harder when she returns to office which will without a doubt be greatly increased during the coming months because of the plans for the approaching convention. The meeting was closed at 6 p.m. Mrs. Novak thanked the officers for the constructive ideas and assistance in all discussions. The officers present for the one day’s meeting expressed their appreciation for being invited to the meeting which was very interesting. Tuesday, July 20, 1949 Directors Mrs. Novak, Mrs. Erjavec, Mrs. Muster, Mrs. Lenich, Mrs. Železnikar and Mrs. Starin met Tuesday morning at 9 to start with auditing of books. (The complete statement appears in the Slovenian section.) The auditing of books and checking of securities which .are kept in the safety deposit vault in the First National Bank of Joliet is almost a full day’s work. All books and securities were carefully checked by the auditors and they returned to the headquarters at 3 p.m. Officers’ reports was the next order of business. The reports appear in the Slovenian section and the translation in part will be in the coming edition. The meeting closed at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, 1948 The meeting on Wednesday was attended by the same directors as were present the previous day. The campaign for new members was the important topic at the morning session. It was decided that the coming campaign be known as the Pre-convention campaign. The campaign will commence on the first of October and close on March 31, 1949. The grand prize to the individual first place winner will be the distinguished title "Convention Queen.” She is to receive a paid round trip fare to the convention in Pueblo, Colorado (in coach). For this award she must secure 100 new members and at least 75 of the 100 joining the adult department. An additional 50 cents will be paid for every member she secures over the 100 mark. The runner up will be honored with the title of "Princess.” Her prize will be a gold wrist watch. She must secure 50 new members and at. least 40 of these in the adult department. The third prize is the distinguished title of “Countess” and the prize awarded will be a beautiful traveling bag. The worker must secure 25 new members and at least 15 of these in the adult department. Other prizes offered are: for ten new members, a beautiful rosary (gold or silver); for five new members, the new attractive emblem pin; for three new members, a lovely rhinestone brooch. The awards to the branches are: first prize $10.00 and a crucifix or trophy with engraving; second prize is $10.00 and the third prize is $5.00. To induce more activity among the juveniles, it was decided we have a special three-month campaign for junior members only. This will give the junior members an opportunity to bring in their friends and at the same time earn a worthwhile prize for their work. The prizes for the junior workers are as follows: for 50 new members, a good bicycle; for 25 new members, roller skates or ice skates with shoes; for 10 new members, a good pen and pencil set; for five new members, a camera; for three new members, a sterling silver medal bracelet. An appeal is made to all the mothers and the adult members to encourage the junior members to get busy at once. The dues for the juvenile department are only ten cents per month, which should make it easy to solicit new members. The campaign will be through October, November and December. BOWLING LEAGUE Athletic Director Mrs. Josephine Sumic is highly complimented for her good work in the midwest division of our SWU bowling league. The eastern division had no director for the past two seasons. Mrs. Mary Perdan of Cleveland, Ohio managed the first eastern tournament this year and the directors take pleasure in appointing her as the director for the eastern division. Congratulations are extended to Mrs. Perdan with best wishes for a successful term of office. It is hoped that the coming season will be a good and an active one and that the tournament next spring will be the biggest in our history. MISCELLANEOUS President Mrs. Novak reports that branches Nos. 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, and 26 will be celebrating their 20th anniversary during the coming six months. Most of the branches will commemorate this occasion with a jubilee program. Good luck to them! She also reported the outcome of the contest which was held for the juniors. Every contestant received a dollar award and three best, entries, two dollars each. A sum of $22.00 was given to the contestants. Secretary Mrs. Erjavec presented cases of branches Nos. 14, 15, 64. 72, 90 and 95, which were settled in the best way possible based on the information on hand. Branch No. 90 requested that it be listed under the city of Presto, Pa., since the majority of the members live in that vicinity and not Bridgeville, Pa, as it has been in the past. This was granted. President Mrs. Novak would like to see more activity among the drill teams and is asking for suggestions on how to stimulate more interest. No. 20 Joliet championship cadets and the No. 20 unior cadets are the most active drill teams we have. Director Mrs. Marie Floryan will be requested to make some contact with the drill teams and try to encourage them to enter the competitive work at the convention in Pueblo, Colorado. By next meeting ing January we must know how many drill teams will compete. Special recognition for excellent service was given to Mrs. Prisland, to Rev. Kebe and to all who contributed articles for Zarja. 'I’he editor reported that Mr. Ivan Zorman, Slovene poet and composer of Cleveland, Ohio will hereafter select Slovenian folk songs with notes which will be published monthly in Zarja. Sincere appreciation is extended to everyone who is contributing material and helping to make our monthly publication popular among the readers. Thanks are also extended to Nos. 2 and 20 for sponsoring the annual picnic and pilgrimage in Lemont and to all who attended and it is hoped that the attendance will grow bigger each year. Greetings were received from vice-president Mrs. Mar-kezich who is vacationing in Wisconsin. The directors are most grateful and also to Mrs. Barbara Kramer of San Francisco, California who made the long trip to the east to be present at the No. 20 celebration of which she was co-founder. This closed the order of business for this meeting. Mrs. Novak expressed her appreciation to the directors for a very cordial meeting and 1'or all around cooperation. She thanked Mrs. Erjavec and daughter Olga for the hospitality they gaYe so generously to the directors during their stay in Joliet and also to the officers of No. 20 and to Mrs. Benedick for the dinner party. She also once again expressed her gratefulness to Mrs. Muster for the wonderful way she handled the campaign for the scholarship fund and also sending out the gifts to the 100 persons whose names were on the list of recipients. Last but not least she thanked all who donated the beautiful handmade articles. The meeting adjourned at 6 p.m. with prayer and Mrs. Novak wished everyone good health until the next meeting in January with hopes that all the decisions of this meeting will bring the Union abundant success! Albina Novak, president Josephine Erjavec, recording secretary ACTIVITIES OF OUR BRANCHES HAPPY BIRTHDAY! October 15, Mrs. Anna Pachack, supreme vice-president and president of branch no. 3, Pueblo, Colorado will celebrate her birthday. To Mrs. Pa-chak and to all the members who celebrate their birthday in October, our sincere congratulations and wishes for many happy returns! No. 6, Barberton, Ohio—When September rolls around we think of football and bowling and such sports. Our branch has talked about having a bowling team and finally it is a reality. We are going to bowl with the Slovene Centers’ Tuesday Night League. The members of the team are: Pat Lauter, Mary Purger, Molly Opeka, our new member Florence Zvonar and yours truly, as captain. Little Betty Opeka will be our substitute. We expect to have a lot of fun together. Florence Zvonar was vacationing for a month in California. We know you had a lot of fun, Florence! Next month I’ll tell you all about the outcome of our dance which was held on September 18, with music furnished by the popular Melody Makers. Mrs. Jennie Okolish was given the beautiful new SWU emblem pin. She secured the most members in the Mother-dauhgter campaign. Congratulations! Members who would like to give a hand in helping towards the convention fund, please notify us if you will make some lace edged hankies or doilies, Let’s see how many items we will secure for this wonderful cause. Best regards, Evelyn Krizay, Pres. No. 20, Joliet, 111.—The Slovenian Women’s Union championship cadets honored one of its members and bride-to-be, Agnes Schmidberger, at a personal shower Tuesday evening, June 15. Co-hostesses were two of her bridesmaids and cadets, Gene Schmidberger, her sister, and Betty Vershay, at whose home, 2403 Dearborn, the-shower was held. A corsage of white carnations was presented to the honored guest, who was the recepient of many lovely gifts. Aeroplane bunco was played and prizes were awarded to Helen Zadel, Mrs. Bernice Kostelc and Mrs. Mary Klein. Buffet luncheon was served from a lace-covered table centered by a centerpiece of orange blossoms and pink peonies. In the cake the ring, thimble and dime were found by Miss Vershay, Stella Pomykala and Jean Gombac. Tall vases of golden gladioli and cathedral candles served as the altar decorations in St. Joseph’s church when Agnes became the bride of Albert Lovati on Saturday, July 3, at nine o’clock. Officiating at the double-ring ceremony was the pastor Rev. M. J. Butala. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schmidberger, 2401 Clement Street, while the groom’s parents are Mrs. Ben Lovati and the late Mr. Lovati, 40G South Ottawa Street. Presiding at the organ was Mr. Anthony Rozman, while Mrs. Ann Fan-dek was the soloist singing throughout the Mass. A Marian hymn was sung during the presentation of a floral bouquet by the bride to the Blessed Virgin Mary proceeding the nuptial ceremony. The bride given in marriage by her uncle Mr. Albert Skul wore a white marquisette gown made with an illusion neckline edged with three tiers of imported lace, long sleeves tapering to points at the wrists, a fitted bodice with tiny buttons arranged down the back. The full skirt of the gown was decorated with lace and ended in a graceful long train. A scalloped tiara of seed pearls held her fingertip veil in place and she carried a cascade bouquet of white roses. Miss Theresa Schmidberger was the maid-of-honor for her sister. Her gown of aqua marquisette was made with a sweetheart neckline, a fitted bodice, tiny puffed sleeves and a fully gathered skirt. She wore a matching picture hat and carried a colonial bouquet ot carnations in the colors of the attendants’ gowns. Betty Vershay, Frances Skul, an aunt of the bride, Gene Schmidberger, her sister and Kay Fabek were the bridesmaids. They wore blue, pink, yellow and orchid gowns and jiictures hats respectively, styled identically to that of the maid-of-honor. All carried colonial carnation bouquets. The best man was Emil Dionigi and the ushers were Novi DeStefanis, George Schmidberger, Charles Jensen and Anthony Skul, Jr. Fourteen cadets dressed in green and gold uniforms formed the guard of honor for the processional and recessional. A wedding breakfast was served in the bride’s home to the members of the bridal party and cadets. A dinner was served in St. Joseph’s hall for the bridal party and immediate families, while a reception was held in the evening from six to nine. For her daughter’s wedding, Mrs. Schmidberger chose a black print dress with a white hat and white accessories. The groom’s mother wore a navy blue print with white accessories. Both mothers wore white carnation corsages. Following a honeymoon the couple is now residing at 404 South Ottawa Street. The bride a graduate of Lockport Township High School and an employee of the War Assets Administration Disposal Center has been a member of the drill team since December 1941, during which time she has held the post of treasurer for several terms. The groom graduated from the Joliet Township High School and at present is employed at the American Steel and Wire Company. Sincere congratulations to the bride and groom with wishes that as they journey along together they may find smooth sailing everywhere! Thus Cadet Schmidberger Lovati made headlines on the Society Page, while in the Sport Section we find Cadet Bea Metesh making headlines weekly and sometimes daily. Bea, known to us as our former Captain Bernice Metesh, was a member of the All-American girls baseball league. Since leaving the league she has been pitching for the St. Joseph’s American Legion, becoming the only girl semi-pro hurler in the United States. Her brother Bob is the catcher thus forming the only brother-sister battery known to exist, Bea is being “heralded by drum-beaters as the most amazing pitcher in all of semi-pro baseball.” Her fame is nationwide having been booked thruout Northern Illinois to satisfy the interested fans in our area. “A multitude of words and photos has gone over most of the major news services and photo networks over the honey haired 19-year-old sensation, while a major radio network presented a tale about her from coast to coast this week.” In addition as part of the nationwide publicity that has followed the only known young lady pitching in men’s ball, Pathe News and Paramount Pictures were on hand to cover Bea’s exploits on Sunday, September 19, in St. Joseph’s parish park. All of us indeed are proud of her and extend to Bea our sincerest wishes for greater successes in her beloved sport, baseball. Since the last article, two appearances were recorded in the drill team’s “log”—at the Eagles’ picnic Sunday evening, August 29, at St. Joseph’s parish park and the Labor Day parade of September 6. For the past year the cadets were discussing the possibility of purchasing new uniforms. Now tht thecon-vention is in sight uniform plans are in progress. Thus the first source of income is the tickets being sold at 25 cents each, or four for one dollar, on an Admiral automatic phonograph and radio combination. Each cadet received twenty-five dollars worth, which she is expected to dispose of before October 16. In charge of the tickets are treasurer Mary Klein and her husband Chuck. To promote their sale whole-hearted cooperation is hoped for from every member of the branch as well as the members of each cadet’s family. “Autumn Twilight” is the dance which is to take place Saturday evening, October 16, in St. Joseph’s parish hall on North Chicago Street with Roy Gordon and his orchestra furnishing the music. Tickets priced at 75 cents each may be obtained from the cadets. Vice-president Lorraine Benedick has been chosen as chairman with Captain Dorothy Govednik as her aide. The poster, decoration, publicity and ticket committees are headed by Catherine Skoff, Marian Metesh, Virginia Remus and Helen Zadel respectively- Here’s wishing the cadets loads of luck in disposing of their cards and tickets in order that our Uniform Fund may reach its goal rapidly. Looking forward to seeing you at the dance I remain as ever, your cadet reporter, Olga Ancel MIDWEST BOWLING ASSOCIATION MEETS Joliet, III.—The annual meeting of the board members of the Mid-West S.W.VJ. Bowling Association was held at Tomazin’s Hall in Chicago, 111., on Sunday, June 13, 1948. It was most successful in all respects and all of the decisions rendered were for the benefit of more elaborate and enjoyable enterprises. The results of the recent tournament in South Chicago were the most encouraging; it was the finest tournament in S.W.U. Ifis-tory. One of the major issues concerned juvenile participation in future tournaments. Board members emphasis stressed on encouragment of all youngsters 16 years old and under to take part. To facilitate the bowling program of future tournaments it was decided ELY COUPLES UNITED IN DOUBLE CEREMONIES. Mary Slogar, Mar-vin Radich; Doris Saari, Lawrence Slogar. At one of the seasons prettiest weddings, a double ceremony, performed at the St. Anthony’s Catholic church at 9 o’clock on Sat., May 29, Miss Mary Emily Slogar and Marvin Joseph Rodich and Doris Marion Saari and Lawrence J. Slogar exchanged wedding vows at a double ring ceremony before a large group of relatives and friends. Miss Slogar and Mr. Slogar are the daughter and son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Slogar, 411 E. Harvey st., Mr. Rodich is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Rodich and Miss Saari is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Saari, all well known Ely residents. For the occasion the church was beautifully decorated with bouquets of gladioli, snapdragons and lillies of the valley. The Rev. Fr. Frank Mehel-cic officiated and nuptial music for the beautiful ceremony was furnished by the high mass choir under the direction of Miss Mary Hutar, director and organist. Adding much beauty and impressiveness to the ceremony to have all singles and doubles entries bowl on Saturdays; thereby leaving Sundays open to all team events. The forthcoming tournament in 1949 will be held either in Milwaukee or Sheboygan, pending upon the both localities to come to a mutual understanding. The board is very grateful to all the S.W.U. Branches which participated in the 1948 tournament. It particularly commends and thanks all of the individuals who cooperated so unstintedly to make the 1948 tournament the most outstanding in S.W.U. history. The board is looking forward with the brightest anticipations that the 1949 classic will supercede all expectations. Josephine Ramuta Sumic National S.W.U. Ath. Dir. was the placing of all white bouquets of white carnations by the brides on the altar of the Virgin Mary. Both brides, who were escorted by their respective fathers, were beautiful in gowns of traditional white bridal satin and carried bouquets of red and white roses with streamers of white satin tied with showers of lillies of the valley. Mrs. Rodich was attired in a dress which featured dainty lace over the bodice and part way down the skirt. The dress had a form-fitting bodice, square sweetheart neckline, buttoned down the back with tiny satin buttons, long sleeves that came to points over the wrists, and a full skirt which formed a long court train. The veil of bridal illusion fell gracefully from a coronet of satin which matched the dress. The other bride's dress was also designed with a form-fitting bodice with a sheer high round yoke outlined with a decorative detail around the yoke and front of the bodice, long sleeves that came to points over the wrists, and a graceful skirt with a long court train. Mrs. Slogar’s veil of bridal illusion was edged in wide beautiful lace and was held in place with a white tiara. The wedding procession, which approached the altar up a white carpeted.aisle, was led by the little flower girl, Shannon Tierney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tierney. She wore a floor-length dress of lavendar with an overskirt of imported Australian lace with which she wore white gloves and carried a colonial bouquet of sweetheart roses and sweetpeas with a halo of sweetheart roses in her hair. Mrs. Rodich’s only attendant. Miss Marjorie Bauer of St. Paul, wore yellow marquisette dress with long matching lace gloves, and Mrs. Slogans attendant, Jane Lundeen, Duluth, wore a pink dress with white gloves. Both of the attendants carried mixed bouquets and wore halos of sweetheart roses in their hair. Mr. Rodich was attended by Bernard Slogar, brother of his bride, and Mr. Slogar was attended by Stanley Gornik and Uno Saari and Frank Vidmar served as ushers. Mrs. Slogar attended the wedding in a nevy blue ensemble with which she wore matching accessories; Mrs. Saari was attired in a light pink dress with white accessories and Mrs. Rodich wore blue with contrasting accessories and all of the mothers had rose corsages. Approximately 200 relatives and friends attended the wedding dinner and reception held at the Community Center at 1 o’clock. Table decorations consisted of vari-colored sweetpeas in glass holders. The centerpiece for the bride’s table consisted of two 3-tiered wedding cakes topped with a miniature bride and bridegroom. Other table appointments for the main table consisted of white sweetpeas in glass holders and tall white tapers in glass holders. Dinner music during the reception was presented by Ann Paun, pianist; C. Esco Oberman, Minneapolis and Mrs. Gar Aikins (Josephine Shepel, Cleveland, Ohio), who presented a group of vocal solos. After a two weeks trip to the West Coast the Rodich’s made their home in St. Paul where Mr. Rodich is employed, and the Lawrence Slogars made their home in Ely. The brides are members of branch No. 23, Ely, Minnesota. Mrs. Rodich’s mother, Mrs. Catherine Slogar is a charter member of the branch and has devoted much effort for the welfare of our Union. Congratulations and best wishes for a long life of happiness! No. 23, Ely, Minn.—Our last meeting was held with plans completed on our annual outing which was held at the Pecha summer home on Farm Lake. The day started out with bad weather, it rained and rained all morning and the telephones were busy as to any change in plans. But no, everyone was coming out and as I told you in my previous report, all husbands were invited as guests. I must say they turned out 100%. At 1:30 p.m. as planned, we met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Ro-sandich. That was a cue for good ol’ sol’ to shine and that’s what happened. It turned out to be warm and clear, a perfectly grand day. We drove down in gay spirits with the aroma of our various donations toward a pot luck supper wafting in the breeze. After a 15 minute drive, which was all too short as we love our scenic Minnesota countryside, we arrived at our destinations; and everyone got right in the spirit of things. Joseph (Phil) Godec, (my hubby), struck a few notes on the bass viol, Frank Pu-zel rippled his fingers over that beautiful accordion of his and Frank Godec (guitarist) accompanied in perfect harmony and the fun began. With polkas, schottishes and waltzes, the afternoon went by quickly and the ladies hurried into the kitchen to prepare the food. There was plenty of everything in the line of good food, from poticas, meats, salads, baked dishes, breads, cakes, pickles, peppers to good coffee. Wish you all could have been here. Then someone sat at the piano and community singing was in order, while the dishes were being cleared away. The sun was beginning to set and the beautiful colors that mirrored on the lake was an invitation for a last look before is said; good-day! There wasn’t much urging needed for our excellent hostess and chairman Margaret Pecha to go to the helm and with a few women and men went for a boat ride. Everyone was happy to see them join in the gaiety when they returned. More dancing followed. John Vidmar was an exceptionally fine broom dancer when the broom dance was called. “Duke” Vranesich and the Finnish Shottishe brought more laughs. I’ll bet John Rosandich will ponder awhile before he goes on another boat ride! Here are some of the comments your reporter picked up from the men: ‘‘Been waiting for this a long time. Thought it never would get here.”—Lyle Brennan. “They sure have lots of fun in the Dawn club.”— Frank Puzel. “A perfect Sunday, well spent!”—Joseph Godec. “They should invite us again next year.”-—John Rosandich. “Had a wonderful time.”— Frank Sershen. “Excellent! Can’t wait for the next one. Good idea to invite the husbands!”—John Vidmar. “Wonderful gang! Invitation is always open. Hope we can get together soon. It can’t be too soon for me!"— John Pecha. “When is the next outing going to be?”—Frank Vranesich. “Is it time to go? Just one more dance! Why don’t we do this more often?”—Uno Saari. “A perfect day!” —Anton Colorich. “This is the best time in a long time!”—“Doc” Zgonc. "Wonderful, are we invited again, soon?”—“Choc.” Zbačnik. “It. was fun, only the day was too short!”—Joseph Skufca. “Enjoyed myself and I know everyone else did!"—Anthony Skard-ski. “Great! Some fun!”—John Sku-bits. “Fine day! Wonderful gang! Best fun!”—Frank Godec. “Had a wonderful time, wish you were here!” —Frank Zgonc. And so I conclude my lengthy theme; I hope I haven’t bored you with the things that make our faces beam. We send our best wishes, to you! Respectively yours, Angela Godec, Reporter INVITATION To the 25th Anniversary Celebration — Branch No. 25, Cleveland, Ohio All members and friends are kindly requested to attend the gala program Sunday, October 17, 1948 at the Slovenian Auditorium on St. Clair Avenue and join in the celebration of the 20th anniversary of branch No. 25. A variety program will commence at 2 P.M. and this wil be followed by a social in the evening. Attend this affair and have a good time! CARD OF THANKS We are deply grateful to Rev. Matthew Kebe, our pastor and spiritual advisor of S.W.U., for the impressive and touching tribute in the July edition, honoring the heroic war dead and memory of Pvt. Frank M. Stam-pahar, Pittsburgh, Pa. The Stampahar Family The Frankovic Family Mr. and Mrs. Peter Jesih, (Jr. BRANCH NO. 26, PITTSBURGH, PA. Cordially invites all members and friends to the 20th anniversary celebration on Sunday, October 24, 1948 at the Slovenian Hall on 57th Street. The banquet will begin at 6 P.M. and dancing will start at 9 P.M. promptly. If you want to have a big time, come to this grand celebration! No. 57, Niles, Ohio. — All our members are kindly requested to attend the October meeting, because we will discuss plans for our big dance which will be held Saturday, October 1»>, 1948. We cordially invite all our members and friends to this gala dance. Members who are in arrears with dues, please pay up as soon as possible; it’s for your own good to be in good standing, therefore take care of your obligation to the branch and you will assist the secretary in her work. If you cannot come to the meeting, please send your dues by someone else who will attend. Greetings! Johanna Prinz, Reporter. No. 73, Warrensville Heights, Ohio____ Halloween greetings to you all. Time l'qr goblins, witches, black cats, and all other horrible creatures to start prowling around. I say there, friend, does anyone have a spare broom lying around? There’ll be a full moon tonight! ! Yes, Halloween, and that means only about 2>/j months 'till Christmas. Fast year, wasn’t it? Citizens of Ohio! Vote for Frank J. Lausche for Governor LAUSCHE JOINS SLOVENES IN FAIRPORT HARBOR. OHIO CELEBRATION— Pictured above is Frank J. Lausche, Democratic candidate for the governorship of Ohio, as he appeared among a group of Slovenes in Fairport Habor, during a recent Nationality Day celebration. Mr. Lausche served as a judge for a huge nationality parade which featured the activities for the day. Pictured With Mr. Lausche are his wife, Mrs. Lausche, and Mayor and Mrs. Arthur J. Ritari of Fairport. Front row, left to right: Joan Hervatin, Johnny Grzely, Mrs. Bob Milsaler, Louie Grzely, Louie Bajc, Mrs. Tony Komendat. Back row, left to right: Andy Hervatin, Josephine Drob nick, Lawrence Bajc, Mary Hervatin, Mrs. Lawrence Bajc, Mrs. A. J. Ritari, Mayor Arthur J. Ritari, Frank J. Lausche, Mrs. F. J. Lausche, Mrs. Tony Lunka, Henry Zalar, Mrs. John Zalar, John Drobnick, Mrs. Tony Mahne, Elizabeth Zalar and Herman Kapel. I’m afraid I haven’t been too loyal with my articles, and I hope you’ll all forgive me, if your birthday or anniversary has slipped past. In September Anna Yane, Mrs. John Turk, Rose Repasky, Mrs. John Dusek and Mrs. D. Rivacuk all celebrated birthdays. And in October we find Mary Walters, Agnes Walters, Sophia Nosse, Rose Finch and Mrs. Theresa Vlasy all blowing out their share of the “waxed ones.” As for anniversaries, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Turk and Mr. and Mis. Louis Walters celebrated in September and Mr. and Mrs. John Gornik, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Repasky and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Epley are marking up extra years in October. The body of Pvt. Henry Stepic, son and brother of two of our members, Mary Stepic and Sophia Nosse, was reurned here for burial last month. Services were from St. Laurence Church and burial was at Calvary Cemetery. Our sympathy goes to his family and our prayers are with his soul. May he rest in peace. Some of you may be interested to know that Helen (Lubanovich) Lowe is singing with Blue Baron’s Orchestra, and can usually be heard 3 nights a week over Cleveland stations. Check your papers for time and stations. She sounds grand and you’ll all enjoy hearing her sing. I know. No more news, so ’bye’ till next month. See you at the meeting— hugh? Evelyn Majercik No. 83, Crosby, Minn.—With deep appreciation we wish to thank every member of Branch No. 83 for the kindness and sympathy extended during our sorrow and death of our beloved husband and father. Mrs. Mary Minerich and Family No. 96, Universal, Pa.—We are most grateful to everyone who donated to the success of our picnic which was held at Mary Klemencic’s farm. Thank you, Mary Klemenčič, for the accommodations on your farm. Everyone enjoyed the picnic and our thanks go to all the workers who made it pleasant for us. Our next dance will be on November 20, 1948, at Universal Hall .Everyone is welcome! Music will be furnished by Frank Porovne and his Stylists. The admission will be 75 cents each and every member is requested to come to our next meeting when plans for this dance will be discussed. The coming meetings will be as follows: In October, in Center at 2 p.m. prompt; in November, at Renton, also at 2 p.m.; and in December, at Universal at 2 p.m. Please come on time as all of our coming meetings will begin promptly at 2 p.m. In December we will have election of officers, same as every year. We are sorry to hear that Mrs. Agatha Mozina is very ill and has been confined in Columbia Hospital, Wil-kinsburgh, Pa. Pauline Kokal, Pres. No. 105, Detroit, Mich.—Vacations have ended and we’re back to the old routine. For the children it means studies, homework and other school activities will keep them very busy. Our branch will also get back into action and resume its meetings which were discontinued during the summer. The weather for the next few months will be ideal for meetings and we hope that you will all attend. As we see by the roster of branches we are no longer the youngest branch, since a new branch has been added to the list but we are as yet the smallest in membership. Come on, members, help us to get rid of this unpleasant distinction! Congratulations to the new Branch No. 106' in Meadowlswids, Pa.! It was a wonderful idea to have notes of Slovenian folk songs published in our Zarja. As soon as Zarja arrives, I sit down by the piano and start to play. Tears come to my mother’s eyes as she remembers the happy days when she sang those very songs with the Glee club in Ljubljana. And my dad, too, can hardly wait to hear the songs that bring back pleasant memories. We are grateful to our President-Editor for the novel and worthy idea. Hoping to see ALL the members at our meeting! Marie Bombach -------- Juniors’ 'Page A Special Membership Campaign Is On For You! Juniors, get busy at once and ask your girl friends to join your circle. The dues are only ten cents per month and they’ll be insured for one hundred dollars. We are having a special campaign for three months and will give away the following prizes: For 50 new members, a good bicycle; For 25 new members, roller skates or ice skates with shoes; For 10 new members, a good pen and pencil set; For five new members, a camera; For three new members, a sterling silver medal bracelet. Wonderful don’t you think? Well, don’t delay but get busy at once. Your secretary will gladly give you all information. Visit her today! Dear Juniors: By not writing an article last month, I feel like its been so long ago since I last wrote. October is here. On October 12, 1492 Columbus set foot on an island in the Bahamas. It was an adventurous voyage of 72 days. Columus’s life was one of hardwork, deferred ambitions, triumphs and disillu-sionments. Born in Genoa, Italy. His parents were Dominico Columbo, a weaver and Suzanne Tontanarrosa. None of his forefathers was a sailor. All were artisans. His life written by his son Ferdinand says he studied astronomy, geometry and cosmography. He became a sailor at 14. At very early life Columbus began to love the sea. He read romantic adventures of Marco Polo. At early manhood he made a voyage to England coast, and to Africa. He also made several shorter voyages. All of the time the idea was growing to open new routes to India, by going westward around the world. Most people thought it flat. Columbus in common with a few scientists convinced it round. His marriage to Felipie Monz, a daughter of a sea captain, only served to what his appetite for adventure; for in her family archive were valuable charts and maps he gained. After 7 years of trying for aid of financing a voyage, Queen Isabella made Columbus an Admiral. The agreement was signed at Sante Fe April 7, 1492. Obstacles followed such obtaining crews, materials and such. Three vessels were decided for the voyage Santa Maria, two smaller ones Pinta and Nina. On October 12 they sighted land. They named it San Salvador. Columbus made 2 more tries to seek India. The third time in 1498 found Trinidad and touch South America. During his absence from Spain enemies circulated false rumors. He was sent home in chains. He quickly proved his innocence. His last voyage made 1502 to 1504. Thereafter he was sick with gout, he remained in Spain until his death at Valladolid. He died believing Cuba was the extremity of Asiatic continent. Columbus thought he achieved a westward passage to India in reality he discovered two (2) great continents hitherto unknown to Europe. Your director. Evelyn Krizay. HALLOWEEN Nearly every month in the year brings its special holiday, and October is no exception. Hallowe’en—one of the the most loved days on the calendar! The nature of this celebration necessitates later bed hours for all children because the candles in the Jack-o-lanterns will not glow until dark, and staying up late adds excitement to the occasion. Just mention having a masquerade, and everyone will be anxious to get started on plans for a festive party. This immediately brings to mind— Witches, Goblins, Jack-o-lanterns, Bonfires, and a room of horrors. End this hilarious evening by serving pumpkin pie, pop-corn balls and fruit juice. Golden ,trees, nipped by Jack Frost leaves to go crunching when we walk, bonfires that cause a smoky haze across the fields, quiet, comfortable rains, all remind us that summer is past and winter is on its way. Enjoy this lovely in-between season as much as possible and store up visions of many good times you have had with your Junior Friends. Hallowe’en, the last day of October, is the vigil of a holiday—the Feast of All Saints. It is a day of fast and abstinence. From ancient times Hallowe’en has been associated with witches and goblins. This can be traced to a tradition that the powers of evil reigned over the earth until midnight on the eve of the day on which the saints, or hallows, as they were called, were honored. AUTUMN Mother Nature waved her magic wand And behold, the earth was a place so grandl The sun shone, and pleasant, cool breezes blew, The grass was covered with the morning dew, The leaves were treasure chests of colors rare, And all shades of wondrous tints were found there. ) As I watched this glory before me, Autumn came like a thief so silently, And stole all this beauty, and ah, in vain Was all the work; the world was sad Again! By Marie Bombach Branch 105 Detroit 11, Michigan A LESSON FROM THE ANIMALS When little children dislike or forget to use their napkins after meals, just call attention to the way in which God made the animals careful to be clean and neat, by each one having a characteristic of its own. Just watch your pussy after she eats. She carefully washes her face with her paw. Or the dog, he cleans his mouth with his tongue. The horse shakes the oats off his mouth. The chicken brushes its bill on the ground, also the birds. That is why little boys and girls are given napkins so that they may also have clean faces after eating. ODD ACCIDENTS I saw a cow slip through the fence, A horse fly in the store; I saw a board walk up the street, A stone step by the door, I saw a mill race up the road. A morning break the gloom, I saw a night fall on the lawn, A clock run in the room. I saw a peanut stand up high, A sardine box in town; I saw a bed spring at the gate. An ink stand on the ground. Teacher — What happened on October 12, 1492? Boy — Gee, I can't remember. I’m only ten years old. GAMES THE CAT’S MEOW: The party lines up in “sides.” Taking turns back and forth in each line, each player tries to meow more plaintively than the one before her. No one is allowed to laugh. Whoever does laugh is claimed by the opposite side. At the end of ten minutes the side which has the most players wins. THE GREAT CAT DEBATE: Two grotesque-looking cats are made from old black stockings, stuffed. One should be very small, one quite large. The large one may be made very amusing by giving him whiskers of fine wire. Two debating societies are organized, who choose their own leaders. They each take a cat and are given three minutes to look over their good points. Then all are called upon to argue the good points of their respective cats. The side furnishing the most original and convincing arguments wins. One member may be selected as judge, who sits in solemn state and announces the decision. “CAT:” The live black cat, who has been most helpful with all the games, now passes to each person a card and a small pencil, asking her to write, as rapidly as possible, ten words which begin with “cat.” It seems easy, but after the first half dozen words most of the company will begin to frown and engage in deep thought. CATS, GOBLINS, AND ELVES: Players are divided Into two groups. Groups are at opposite ends of the room. Each side sends a player into the center. These are the witches. Each player selects one of the names: cats, goblins, elves. A witch calls “Cats change!” and all cats must run to opposite side of room. The witches catch all they can. Those caught, stay and help. “Goblins change!” etc., continues the game. At the end of three or four minutes, the side having the most players left win6. Jack — I don't see any reason for washing my hands before I go to school. Mother — Why not? Jack — I never raise them in class, anyway. Betty —When is a black dog most likely to enter the house? Hetty — I don’t know. Betty — When the door is open. Teacher — What is a river basin? Juionr — It’s a place where the fish wash themselves. FINANČNO POROČILO S.Ž.Z. ZA MESEC JULIJ, 1948 Monthly Report of the S.W.U. for the Month of July, 1948 Dohodki: Mesečnina Družabne In Štev. Članic Štev. Podružnica Redni Mladinski “Zarja" Članice Razno Skupaj Redni Mladinski 1. SHEBOYGAN, WIS $ 68.95 2.7u .10 2.50 74.20 176 32 2. CHICAGO, IT,L 127.05 7.20 .10 134.35 332 77 3. PUEBLO, COLO 91.95 7.10 .10 .10 99.15 231 71 4. OREGON CITY, ORE 9.35 .20 . 9.55 26 2 5. INDIANAPOLIS, IND 46.10 2.30 48.40 131 23 G. BARBERTON, OHIO 66.35 2.00 .30 .25 68.90 184 20 7. FOREST CITY, PA 53.45 3.30 .10 56.85 144 36 S. STEELTON, PA 34.10 34.10 89 — 9. DETROIT, MICH 20.15 .20 20.35 54 2 10. OOLLINWOOD. OHIO 206.05 5.70 211.75 551 63 12. MILWAUKEE, WIS 120.75 7.00 . .25 128.00 352 70 13. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. ... 55.65 .20 55.85 137 2 14. NOTTINGHAM, OHIO . 134.55 6.60 .60 .20 141.95 371 67 15. NEWBURGH, OHIO 130.30 9.50 _ 139.80 333 95 1C. SOUTH CHICAGO, ILL L. ■ 74.35 1.70 .10 .10 7G.25 191 17 17. WEST ALLIS, WIS. .. 130.10 3.20 . 133.30 173 18* 18. CLEVELAND, OHIO ... 38.85 1.10 39.95 106 11 19. EVELETH, MINN. ... 62.85 8.30 t— .50 71.65 166 83 20. JOLIET, ILL 236.60 25.80 .30 262.70 646 264 21. CLEVELAND, OHIO 41.25 2.10 43.35 116 23 22. BRADLEY, ILL. . 31 23. ELY, MINN 79.50 1.50 .25 81.25 218 16 24. LASAIjLE, ill. .. 68.85 3.20 .10 72.15 192 34 25. CLEVELAND. OHIO 372.25 11.10 .10 1.00 384.45 951 116 26. PITTSBURGH, PA 55.40 1.90 v 57.30 151 19 27. NORTH BRADDOCK, PA 27.45 1.30 t 28.75 72 13 28. CALUMET, MTf!H 37.00 .90 .30 38.20 101 9 29. BROWNDALE, PA 32.85 3.00 35.85 43 15* 30. AURORA, ILL , 11.80 .20 —. 12.00 33 2 31. GILBERT, MINN 49.15 3.60 .40 53.15 124 37 32. EUCLID, OHIO 60.65 2.30 — 62.95 153 23 33. NEW DULUTH, MINN 29.50 .70 .20 30.40 80 7 34. SOUDAN, MINN 8.75 —.— .10 8.85 26 35. AURORA, MINN 40.80 2.40 .10 43.30 93 24 36. McKinley, minn 4.55 .10 4.65 14 37. GREANEY, MINN 15.05 1.00 .10 w 16.15 43 10 38. CHISHOLM, MINN 70.35 .20 .40 70.95 190 2 39. BIWABIK, MINN 9.80 . .10 9.90 29 40. LORAIN, OHIO 44.95 1.10 .50 46.55 118 11 41. COLLINWOOD. OHIO 94.25 .90 95.15 260 9 42. MAPLE HEIGHTS, OHIO 15.00 15.00 40 43. MILWAUKEE, WIS 39.25 2.40 41.65 105 24 45. PORTLAND, ORE 24.65 .10 .10 24.85 64 1 46. ST. LOUIS MO 11.00 .20 v 11.20 30 2 47. GARFIELD, HEIGHTS, O 52.40 2.30 .50 55.20 146 23 48. BUHL. MINN 16.60 .20 —.. 16.80 23 2* 49. NOBLE, OHIO 29.SU .80 .20 30.80 80 9 50. CLEVELAND, OHIO 37.75 1.30 39.05 95 13 51. KENMORE, OHIO 13.00 .40 13.40 30 4 52. KITZVILLE, MINN 13.75 .20 13.95 35 2 53. BROOKLYN, OHIO 16.30 .40 16.70 43 5 54. WARREN. OHIO 27.25 1.60 28.S5 76 17 55. GIRARD, OHIO 26.95 .90 £7.85 • 72 9 56. HIBBING, MINN. . 44.60 .50 45.10 121 5 57. NILES, OHIO 23.25 2.00 25.25 60 20 59. BURGETTSTOWN, PA. 12.70 .50 13.20 32 5 61. BRADDOCK, PA 16.90- 1.20 18.10 43 12 62. CONNEAUT, OHIO . . 9.80 —,— .10 9.90 28 63. DENVER, COLO 30.05 1.90 .30 32.25 76 21 64. KANSAS CITY, KANS. .. 21.35 3.10 24.45 62 31 65. VIRGINIA, MINN 28.55 1.70 .10 30.35 78 20 66. CANON CITY, COLO 17.50 .SO 18.30 46 9 67. BESSEMER. PA ' 33.50 .70 .40 34.60 81 7 68. FAIRPORT HARBOR, O 14.50 —.— 14.50 30 70. WEST ALIQUIPPA, PA 6.00 —.— .20 6.20 15 2 71. STRABANE, PA. 49.15 .10 49.25 119 1 72. PULLMAN, ILL , 19.60 .90 20.50 51 10 73. WARRENSVILLE, OHIO 18.90 —.— .10 19.00 24 74. AMBRIDGE, PA 29.70 .40 —.— 30.10 62 4 77. N. S. PITTSBURGH, PA 24.05 .80 . 24.85 68 9 78. LEADVILLE, COLO 78.40 8.00 .40 —.— 86.80 46 20** Dohodki: Štev. Podružnica 79. ENUMCLAW, WASH......... 80. MOON HUN, PA. _________ 81. KEEWATIN, MINN. _______ 83. CROSBY, MINN........... 84. NEW YORK, N. Y......... 85. DePUE, ILL ____________ 86. NASHWAUK, MINN......... 88. JOHNSTOWN, PA ......... 89. OGLESBY, ILL __________ 90. PRESTO, PA ____________ 91. VERONA, PA. ........___ 92. CRESTED BUTTE, COLO. 93. BLOOKLYN, N. Y......... 94. CANTON, OHIO __________ 95. SOUTH CHICAGO, ILL..... 96. UNIVERSAL, PA ......... 97. CAIRNBROOK, PA ________ 99. ELMHURST, ILL _________ 102. WILLARD, WIS..... 104. JOHNSTOWN, PA...... 105. DETROIT, MICH. ____ 106. MEADOWLANDS, PA. Mesečnina Družabne In Redni Mladinski “Zarja" Članice Razno 18.60 12.95 13.65 8.65 30.30 13.35 8.40 32.35 27.30 24.30 18.80 30.30 36.25 20.10 15.25 10.50 4.20 27.30 4.55 12.GO 2.20 .20 .30 3.00 1.80 .30 .60 .40 .30 .60 .30 Skupaj _______________________________ $4,033.50 Prodane voščilne kartice - podr. št. 20, Joliet, 111. OBRESTI: St. Clair Savings and Loan Co., Cleveland .................. State of North Dakota bondov _______________________________ U. S. Treasury 2%% bond ____________________________________ Dozoreli U. S. Savings Bondov .............................. 174.90 .80 .20 .60 .10 1.20 .60 .20 .30 .40 .50 .40 .30 .20 11.40 6.05 Skupaj 21.60 12.95 13.85 8.85 30.90 13.75 9.60 35.95 29.30 24.90 19.40 30.30 37.05 20.90 15.85 10.50 4.20 27.70 5.15 12.80 *1,225.85 .'50 50.00 .. 75.00 .. 68.75 .. 500.00 693.75 Štev. Članic Redni Mladinske 51 23 32 39 2 24 83 36 S 12 —* 81 30 78 18 68 3 43 6 34 —•** 9!) 4 23 4 165 46 51 3 35 6 25 12 37 —’ * 13 Z 26 10407 $4,920.10 Skupni dohoki ............................................................................. * Asesment za junij; ** Asesment za april, maj, juniju in julij; *** Asesment za julij in avgust. STROŠKI: Za umrlo Stefania Fatur, podr. št. 10, Cleveland, Ohio _.......................................................... Za umrlo Frances Cvitko, podr. št. 15, Cleveland, Ohio____________________________________________________________ Za umrlo Frances Svetlin, podr. št. 19, Eveleth, Minn ___________________________________________________________ Za umrlo Anna Vogel, podr. št. 19, Eveleth, Minn. ................................................................ Za umrlo Anna Berdice, podr. st. 35, Aurora, Minn................................................................. Za umrlo Frances Senzel, podr. št. 95, South Chicago, 111. ....................................................... Bohemian Benedictine Press: Za tiskanje in razpošiljanje Zarje$769.00; poštnin in dela na imeniku_________ Mesečne plače po odštetju davka; Predsednica-urednica, $306.55; tajnica $184.40; predsednica finančnega odbora $21.00; pomoč v gl. uradu $66.90 —■ Skupaj ................................................... Razni uradni stroški ............................................................................................... Mladinska rezerva ........................................................................................... Dnevnice in vozni stroški glavnih uradnic za Zvezin dan in pol-letno sejo Skupni stroški ___________________________________________________________ Ostalo v blagajni 1. julija 1948 — Balance July 1, 18948 . Dohodki v juliju — July income ________________________________________ Skupaj — Total __________________________ Stroški v juliju — July disbursements _______________ Preostanek 31. julija 1948 — Balance July 31, 1948 1761 $ 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 828.79 578.85 382.35 73.50 563.25 $3,126.74 _________________ $224,874.35 ................... 4,920.10 ________________ $229,794.45 .................... 3,126.74 .............. $226,667.71 JOSEPHINE ERJAVEC, glavna tajnica. NOTICE FROM HEADQUARTERS Our secretaries have been complaining about their difficulties in collecting dues from members who are in arrears. Some members have neglected paying dues for a year or more, which is entirely too long. Some of our secretaries go to their homes to collect and for their effort they receive various excuses or don’t find the member at home, which makes the trip in vain and a loss of time for the secretary. Please be more considerate of your secretary’s work. Don’t take advantage of her good service. Look into your assessment book today and see if you are in good standing. If not, go at once to your secretary or to the first meeting following and pay up to date. If possible pay about six months in advance and you’ll save yourself much inconvenience. Your secretary will appreciate your cooperation and I'll also be grateful to everyone who will heed my worthy advice. Secretaries, this is important! For new members, fill out application FORM NO. 2 whether the amount of funeral benefit is to be $100.00 or $300.00. FORM NO. 3 is used only for an increase of funeral benefit by an applicant who is already a member. Our office has depleted its supply of due books and you will receive a shipment as soon as the new supply is received. OUR JUNIOR CAMPAIGN All mothers are requested to encourage their daughters to become active in the new JUVENILE DEPARTMENT CAMPAIGN. Beautiful and very practical awards are being offered to those who will secure new members. Your efforts will be well rewarded, therefore don’t overlook the wonderful opportunity. Get busy at. once because the campaign will be for only three months. Josephine Erjavec, Supreme Secretary HOME-MAKING SAUSAGE "SIDE-KICK” Add novelty and glamour to pork sausage links by serving this tasty accompaniment. Peel small bananas, or use me,dium-size bananas and cut in halves crosswise. Dip in lemon juice; brown in hot sausage drippings. Serve at once, while very hot. A sandwich of sliced Avocado and crisp bacon is something to make guests sit up and take notice. Sprinkle the sliced Advocado lightly with lemon juice and let the crisp bacon furnish the salt. Bacon is one of those flavorful favorites that add the right touch to many a meal. Some people think a breakfast not complete without bacon, but too many folks rush through the first meal of the day without meat, or too little time to savor the full goodness of it. A bacon platter for dinner is a quick1 treat and a wise one, since in real cost accounting, bacon is a very economical dinner meat. In a pound of sliced bacon there are about 18 slices which will make four satisfying servings. DID YOU KNOW THAT We are hardly grown up until we become masters of ourselves. Each one of us is as much of an entity as a business. If we depend on others to prop us up, then we are sure to remain stunated and only partially developed. Bitter talk never does any one good. It only wounds and creates sorrow. Bitter talk also has a bad effect upon the human body. It sips into the mind and then spreads throughout the body like poison. Usually bitter talk is regretted but its damage stays behind. Baragove Knjige za leto 1949 so Knjige so sledeče: 1. “BARAGOVA PRATIKA” za leto 1949. 2. Knjiga: “S POTOV ŽIVLJENJA SLOVENSKEGA NARODA” Obe knjigi staneta skupaj: $1.50 Vsebina obeh knjig- je bila navedena v dnevnikih in tednikih. Zelo zanimivi knjigi sta obe. V kratkočasje, pouk in v razvedrilo vam boste. Tiskanih je le omejeno število. Hitite z naročilom, da ne boste prepozni. Naročino za knjige je poslati v Money Odru, ali bančnem čeku na: BARAGOVA PRATIKA 1857 West 21st Place, Chicago 8, Illinois R. JERIN & SON HOME OF CHOICE MEATS & GROCERIES 1»5t W. 22nd Plaoe Phone Virginia MU Chicago 8, Illinois JOHN ZELEZNIKAR & SON COAL & OIL 204S W. 23rd 8t. Phone Virginia 6801 Chicago 8, Illinois JOS. ZELE & SONS FUNERAL DIRECTORS Invalid Car Service »302 ST. CLAIR AVE. 452 EAST 152nd ST. ENdicott 0583 IVanhoe 3118 Clavaland, Ohio b aimpaUAno poatreibo a« obrnit« na Zakrajšek Funeral Home, Inc. 0016 St Clair Avenue. Cleveland S, Ohio UCSNZnULNI POCHUBM XATOD Invalid Oar lerrtee. PMtnlkt ne« In dan. ATteaaobU# ao vee prilike. TeL: ■Ndloett till. “Everything is funny as long as it is happening to somebody else.” August 3. i>uetek FUNERAL DIRECTOR 478 E. 152nd St Tel. IVanhoe 2016 Cleveland 10, Ohio NOVIELLI MEMORIALS Nick Novlelli, Prop. Markers • Monuments • Mausoleums You will enjoy seeing our beautiful granite memorial values and will always find a pleasant Wellcome here 412 S. Chicago St, Joliet Elinois DIAL 9376 • m ■>—_ « m as m ■--■--■----■ m m m as ■ ■■■-» DR. FRANK T. GRILL PHYSICIAN and SURGEON Office 1858 W. Oermak Ed., Phone Canal 4955 Chicago 8, Illinois Bolezen nesreča smrt ho tri težke skrbi, ki s« jih n« more nihče ubraniti. Danes ali jutri, bolj ali manj bo vsak prisade! Če hoče! dobro sebi ln drugim, pristopi v KRANJSKO-SLOVENSKO KATOLIŠKO JEDNOTO Najstarejia slovenska podporna organizacija v Ameriki Posluje ie 54 leto Članstvo: 41,500 Premoženje: nad $7,100,000.00 Sprejema moSke ln ženske od 16. do 60. leta; otroke pa takoj po rojstvu ln do 16. leta pod svoje okrilje. 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