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JULY
A Magazine for SNPJ Juveniles
1944
Mladinski List
JUVENILE MONTHLY
ANTON GARDEN ..........Editor
LOUIS BENIGER  .. ...Assistant Editor
PHILIP GODINA	Business Manager
CONTENTS FOR JULY	
POEMS, STORIES, ETC.	Page
Boy’s Poem to His Dad, A (poem)		 							 1
Device-kresnice 			31
Šop pisane trave					0
FEATURES, ETC.	
Birthdays of the Great Men				 5
Fun and Frolic		4
Join the “New Name for M. L.” Contest....	O
Just for Fun				a
Our Pen Pals Write. ..			22
Our School				10
Our Own Juvenile Circles.						17
Roster of Juvenile Circles and Officers.						32
Včeraj je bilo, jutri bo							 	 7
Zgodbe o bombažu.					-----			 9
Published monthly by the Slovene National Benefit Society for the members of its Juvenile Department. Annual subscription, $1.20; half year, 60c; foreign subscription, $1.50. Address: 2657 S. Lawndale Ave., Chicago 23, lil. Entered as second-class matter August 2, 1922, at the post office at Chicago, 111., under Act of August 24, 1912.
MLADINSKI LIST
_______________________JUVENILE______
LETO XXIII—ŠT. 7	CHICAGO,	JULY.	1944	VOL.	XXIII—No. 7
A May's finem to His Sab
I've thought of you a lot, dear Dad, Since you have gone away:
I think of you and miss you Each hour of the day.
For you were such a pal to me.
And loved me. Oh, so true;
Not only that, but you were Just as good to Mother, too.
We didn't think we'd lose you—
You were so big and strong.
But when that awful sickness came. You didn't linger long.
They say you're never coming back—
It makes me feel so blue,
I thought I'd sit right down And write these lines to you.
I'd hate to tell you all the news.
For it may make you sad;
For things are so much different.
Since I lost my precious Dad.
But I said I'd write and tell you.
So I guess I'd better start;
And I hope you'll forgive me.
Even though it breaks your heart.
You know that nice big house we had— My mother, you and me;
Well, we don't live there anymore.
For we have moved, you see.
The landlord, he was awful.
And he wouldn't let us stay;
For when the rent day came around.
My Mother could not pay.
I heard her tell him how she missed Your pay check every week;
And she was sad and cried so hard That she could hardly speak.
She went to work the other day.
But I can't tell you where;
Because she said you'd feel so bad.
If you knew she was there.
She doesn't earn much money.
And the work is hard to do;
But we will have to do our best.
Without the help from you.
I guess I won't go far in school.
As you wanted me to do;
For Moiher says it costs so much That she can't see me through.
Our neighbors say it's all your fault. For you didn't buy the plan
That you were urged to take.
By that fraternal benefit man.
I'll bet if you could just come back,
And see us for a day.
You'd buy fraternal benefit protection. And you'd buy it right away.
I know you meant to buy it.
For I heard you tell the man.
That you "would think it over"
And some day take the plan.
I guess I've told you all the news That I had better tell:
And I hope that you'll forgive me.
If it doesn't sound so well.
Just one more thing I'll tell you;
When I get to be a man,
I intend to do some business With the fraternal benefit man.
—Author Unknown.
(See page 21)
SOP PISANE TRAVE
Katka Zupančič
(Basen)
Zgodilo se je, da so si bobri zgradili poleg svojih brlogov tudi skupno stavbo, Tabor imenovano.
Visoko nad vhodom so pritrdili čop bobrovega repa. “Tako! Naj vsak vidi in ve, da je ta zgradba naša in naših mladih!”
Silno so bili ponosni.
Polagoma so Tabor še razširili in pridno polnili njegove shrambe. Vse v dobro bobrovemu rodu!
Pojavila pa se je odnekod skrb in začela šepetati: “Vas, bobrov ni veliko, ni veliko; a vas bo še manj, vse manj, vse manj . .
Prvotni namen je izgubil svoj sijaj. “Odprimo Tabor tudi še za druge take živali, ki so prilagodljive nam in našemu načinu življenja. Zakaj mi se bomo postarali in pomrli, mladih naših bo pa premalo . .
Bobri so pošten rod in zanesljivo je njihovo geslo: Enake dolžnosti za vse, enake pravice za vse! Sprejeli so v Tabor nekaj medvedkov, nekaj zajčkov in veveričic. Ni bilo dolgo, ko so se mladi bobrčki prekopicavali in rajali z mladiči drugih, njim tujih rodov.
“Vidite, vidite! Kako se razumejo med seboj!” so si kimali stari bobri. “Še več takih nam je treba, še več, še več! Odrastli bodo in z našimi malimi vred bodo skrbeli za povečanje Tabora in skupnega blagostanja.”
Nekega dne se ustavita pred vhodom droben lisjaček in še drobnejša lisička.
“Ej, ej! Le noter! Kar noter!” ju vabijo medvedki in zajčki in veveričke in bobrčki. Stari bobri se ne pomišljajo dolgo, ampak se odločijo rekoč: “Zakaj bi sploh postavljali kakšno mejo med živalmi in živalmi? Ako so zadovoljne z nami in z našimi zahtevami— dobrodošle!”
Toda lisjaček in lisička kažeta na bobrov čop nad vhodom. “Bi vstopila, ali tale vaš znak nas moti . . .” in zaničljivo vihata smrčke.
“Moti, moti, moti tudi nas, tudi nas!” pripomorejo medvedki in zajčki in veveričke. “Radi njega se čutimo tuje, tuje, tuje . . .” “Saj res, čemu nam je neki tale stari obesek?” se zdajci domislijo i mladi bobrčki in čakajo, kaj poreko stari.
A ti, namesto da bi se ponosno potegnili za edino in poslednjo znamenje njihovega nekdanjega dela in njihovih lepih idealov, se kakor v zadregi nasmihavajo. “Stara doba je na zatonu, pa naj gre i stari znak z njo. Izberite si novega, ki bo vam vsem všeč.” Tak je bil odgovor starih.
Kaj kmalu je visel nad vhodom v Tabor namesto čopa bobrovega repa—šop pisane trave.
Že drugi dan se vrne mladi lisičji parček in privede seboj še kopico bratcev in sestric. “Kmalu nas bo še več,” pravita, “imava namreč še mnogo bratrancev in sestričen, pa še vsake sorte znancev in znank . . .”
“O, to bo življenje!” vzklika mladež in zaraja od veselja.
“O, to bo življenje!” ponavljajo stari bobri že bolj prisiljeno, nego pa iz prepričanja.
Toda ko so medvedki odrasli v medvede, lisjački v lisjake, bobrčki v bobre, in tako dalje, itd., so stari radi ali neradi izročili vodstvo iz rok. “Pa smo se bali, da ne bodo znali gospodariti. Saj znajo!” si kimajo pomirjeni, ko ni bilo nikakih večjih nerednosti.
Nekega jutra pa prilomasti v brlog medved in nahruli lisjaka: “Kdo ti je dal pravico obesiti nad vhodom lisičji rep?”
Lisjak pokaže na svoj rod in na druge pristaše. “Taka je naša volja! Če ti ni prav— poveži culo in izgini iz Tabora ti in s teboj vsi tisti, ki niste zadovoljni z nami!”
“O, tako se pa ne bomo!” poskočijo stari bobri iz svoje dremavice, “bili smo mi, ki . .
“Dovolj, strahote stare! Vam in vaši dobi je odklenkalo. Tabor je naš in shrambe so naše!”
“Kakšna sreča, da je v Taboru še lepo število naših mladih!” se tolažijo stari bobri. “K njim se zatecimo.”
“Ne vidite, kaj se godi?” kriče vsi iz sebe. “Za našo in vašo pravico gre! Nastopite!”
“Mi se bomo tepli za svoj delež—vi se pa tepite za svoje pravice . . .” tako odvrnejo tisti, ki so rastli in se razvijali pod šopom pisane trave . . .
Join the "New Name for Mladinski List" Contest
Suggest a good New Name to Displace “Mladinski List” and Win a $50 War Bond!
SPECIAL PRIZES FOR BEST LETTERS. CONTEST ENDS AUGUST 1, 1944.
At its annual meeting in February, the SNPJ Supreme Board decided that the name of our juvenile magazine, “Mladinski List,” shall be changed to one having a greater appeal on the average American youth of Slovene or other extraction, and approved a sum not to exceed $50 in prizes for a national contest limited to juvenile members of the Society. The Executive Committee was empowered to prepare necessary rules for the contest, this to be conducted and concluded prior to the semi-annual meeting of the Supreme Board to be held later this year. These instructions have been complied with and the rules governing the contest are as follows . . .
RULES
a) The "NEW NAME FOR MLADINSKI LIST" contest begins April 1 and ends August 1, 1944.
b) The coniesl is open to any member of the SNPJ Juvenile Department.
c) Each contestant is limited to one NEW NAME suggestion, and every letter submitting a name must be countersigned by either parent. The age and lodge number must also be enclosed.
d) One grand prize, a $50 United States War Savings Bond, will be awarded to the member whose suggestion for a NEW NAME is chosen to displace "Mladinski List."
e) In case two or more members submit the winning name, the purchase price of the $50 bond will be divided equally among them in War Savings Stamps.
f) Any name entered in the contest, found to be exactly similar to that of another publication, will be automatically disqualified.
3) The best letters, telling why the names were chosen and suggested, will be published in the Mladinski List after the contest closes. The four best letters will be entitled to the following awards: First $5, second $3, third $2 and fourth $1, all in War Savings Stamps.
b) All NEW NAME suggestions and letters must be mailed to the JUVENILE DIRECTOR of SNPJ, 2657 So. Lawndale Ave., Chicago 23, 111., on or before August 1, 1944.
It is important to remember at all times that the names, submitted in this contest, must be different, at least in some respect, from names of active publications. It is true that simply by adding a word or taking one away or substituting one for another, a name might be qualified as acceptable, but we do not encourage this practice, for the best results will be obtained if you try to be original.
The fact that there are not many juvenile magaiznes in existence, fraternal or commercial, our task of choosing a good name to take place of the name “Mladinski List”, should not be a difficult one. There are many bright boys and girls in the SNPJ who have ability, ambition and ideas of their own. It is to them, especially, that we appeal to join the “New Name for Mladinski List” contest and make it a big success.
MICHAEL VRHOVNIK. Juvenile Director.
FUN and FROLIC
“Let’s have a beach party” is the universal cry of any group of chil-dren, when their leaders ask where they would like to go in the good old summer time. It is essential when planning a beach party that a program of water sports be arranged. There are always some good swimmers present who will enjoy participating in thees events, and those offered below were chosen with the thought in mind that they can also be changed slightly, when the occasion demands it, to accommodate some of the little folks up near the shore line.
Soap Scramble
Designate a goal either by using the shore-line, raft, ropes or anything convenient on the beach shore. Get an ordinary bar of soap wet and slippery. Divide your group into two equal sides, and then have them line up either on the shore or in the water. Choose the spot to place the bar of soap, keeping in mind that you may have the sides swim for the soap and bring it back to the goal, or have them run in shallow water and thus bring back the soap to the goal. The elusiveness of the slippery soap makes this fun for all ages.
Water Tug-of-War
A long rope is put in the water and the contestants, having been divided into two groups of equal number stand on the shore. Two persons hold the ends of the rope in water about waist high. When the signal is given, both groups plunge into the water and each group takes hold of its end of the rope and tries to pull the rope in its direction, beyond a designated goal on its side. The other group tries to do the same thing. For the smaller children, water up to their knees is sufficient depth.
Under Water Tag
One player is “it.” If he tags any player when the player is not “safe,” that player must take his place and become “it.” A player to become safe must go, or dive under the water and remain there while “it” is near him. If “it” can follow him until he has to come up, he can then tag him. Players may hold their noses when going under the water if they wish.
Water Follow The Leader
Follow the leader in water is just as much fun as on dry land. There are many things a leader can do, as for example: dive the different kinds of dives; swim in several different ways; swim under water; for distance; try funny stunts as holding one foot out of the water and hopping on the other; roll like a log, and letting the children use their imaginations will create many amusing situations.
Submitted by Ann Sannemann
Ball Capture
A game that has plenty excitement is ball capture. It may be played with a rubber, or beach ball, or the war substitute canvas beach balls of any size. The group is divided up equally, and the ball is thrown high into the air by the chosen leader. Players are not allowed to snatch the ball out of the hand of a player on the other team and may only obtain it by intercepting a pass while the ball is in the air or recovering a fumble. Score is tallied by seeing which team has the ball the most number of times during a given period.
GAMES FOR VERY GOOD SWIMMERS Retrieving Corks
Secure a large number of corks. You may either have the swimmers work as individual contestants, or as teams. The swimmers should be in water deep enough for good swimming. As teams they are lined up in position, and the corks are then dumped into the water at some chosen spot. At a given signal, the swimmers go after thecorks, and the team bringing in the most corks are the winners. The same procedure is followed with individual contestants. Corks may be put under your bathing suit as you gather them.
Grease Ball
Many groups have used a large watermelon for this game, and it calls for very good skill in the water. If you cannot get a watermelon, the large canvas water ball is next best. Suntan oil will serve very well for greasing, and smear it liberally. Divide the group up equally, designate your goal, and a starting point for the swimmers. Float your object in deep water. At a given signal, charge the teams to go out and bring the object back to the goal. Good swimmers can put the object between their knees or angles, out of sight, and “frog-swim” to the goal, without other swimmers even knowing who has the object. Two swimmers on the same team can work together, with one carrying the object, and when in danger of losing it, have his helper come under water and save it, or using the passing methods of football.
Swimming Race In order that the good swimmers may display their talents, have a real swimming race. This may be divided into several races, for example, a breaststroke race., a backstroke race, a crawl, etc. There should be at least one free-stroke race in which contestants may use any stroke they desire. Prizes may be given if desired.
Locked Arms Have a race in which the contestants compete by one locking his left arm into the other’s right arm. Coupled together in this fashion, they must race to a given point.
Stone Carry Have a swimming race in which the contestants are i-equired to carry three small stones on the back of their left hand and keep the stones there (Continued on inside back cover)
Birthdays of the Great Men
—ii'jnt'lj ^£)avid ^Jhoreau
Henry David Thoreau, the great American naturalist and writer, was born on July 12, 1817, at Concord, Massachusetts. As a boy, Henry drove his mother’s cow to the pastures, and thus early became acquainted with nature. To him his birthplace held all the beauty that was necessary to the worship of nature. In grade school and later at Harvard University, he became proficient in Greek and Latin, but he remained a true student of nature throughout his life.
It is interesting to know that when Thoreau was only twelve years of age he had made collections of scientific value for a scientist. The meadows and the hedges and the stream-sides were full of wonder and of rare knowledge to him.
Thoreau completed his studies at Harvard at the age of twenty and received his degree. Returning to Concord, he spent there the quarter century remaining to him before his death. He lived with the greatest simplicity, earning ivhat he needed from manual labor, now in his father’s business of pencil-making, or, again, in surveying or carpentering. Through his ability to do without things, and the ease with which he could satisfy his simple desires, he secured for himself leisure and contentment beyond the power of gold to buy.
Henry Thoreau prized freedom above everything else, and he felt that the possession of great property ivas more of a curse than a blessing. “I see young men, my townsmen, whose misfortune it is to have inherited wealth, but this is more easily acquired than got rid of.” Thoreau was a rebel against society, against exploitation of mind and body. He said that people work too hard and receive far too little for their labor. For a time he was a teacher, and later became a lecturer and writer.
The most noble experience of Thoreau’s life was his residence at Walden, a pond some two miles out from Concord. Here he built a house for himself at a cost of a little over twenty-eight dollars, and here he lived for something over two years, earning enough from labor and the sale of garden produce
to meet his expenses of about four dollars a month. He wrote regularly during this period and after it, publishing two books during his life and contributing to several magazines. After his death some eight more volumes were edited and published by his literary executor.
Thoreau’s main work is his “Walden,” which contains in essence all that is to be found in his complete writings. The impressions gained from it naturally fall into two groups: He is hostile to the existing order of things, and he believes in freedom and democracy for all. His four economic necessities were: food, clothing, fire, and shelter, and he solved them all while he lived at Walden and after.
Henry Thoreau was a keen observer and had a ready pen to transcribe what he saw. Many passages in his works show that he also was a poet. One of the most interesting things in his life was the fact that he knew birds and beasts and fish with intimacy. Birds came at his call, beasts lipped and caressed him, and the fish in lake and stream would glide between his hands.
Thoreau’s love of nature is a corollary to his dislike of exploitation. He feels an “intimate knowledge and delight” in all the changes of the seasons as they show themselves in plant and animal life. Walden Pond in both summer and winter is a sort of shrine to him. Nothing about it is too minute for his attention. There is a wholesomeness about his scientific interest in growing things which serves as an antidote to the generalities of sentimental “nature lovers.”
As already mentioned, Thoreau had the keen eye of a trained observer and a poet’s feeling for nature. Mere glimpses into his passages show this, and when he describes the pond bottom seen below the ice, where “perennial waveless serenity reigns as in the amber twilight sky;” or they may be in sustained descriptions or anecdotes such as are to be found in chapters in “Walden” in “The Bean Field,” “The Ponds,” “Brute Neighbors,” “Winter Visitors,” and “Spring.”
Henry David Thoreau died at the early age of 45, on May 6, 1862. He was buried in Sleepy Hollow at Concord.
JUST FOR FUN
SONG OF FREEDOM
When Johnnie was a little boy He sang both loud and strong;
While tall shadows lengthened On a school day long.
He sang about our free land
And the home of the true and the brave;
Where our country's flag
Would forever fly and wave.
Then when school was over And homeward he would stride He whistled to himself the tune And fell all good inside.
Now he is a soldier.
His plane is flying high
Over foreign roads and mountains
Where he's fighting in the sky.
So that peace will come more quickly And fighting cease once more;
And song and laughter return again To a weary world at war.
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RIDDLE-ME-REE
1. If there were 5 birds sitting on a fence, and you shot one of them off, how many would be left?
2. How many countries can you name that begin and end with the letter A?
3. White and black peppers grow on the same vine. (True or False)
4. If you are talking of the bow of the ship, you’re speaking of the front end. (True or False)
5. The human body has approximately bones.
♦	* * * *
Early in the morning The morning glory greets the day And shakes the dewdrops from its eyes To catch the sun's first ray.
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QUIZZER
1. If you add one letter to each of the following words, it will make a complete word. What is it? fi, mi, la, ta, ve, si, li, ca.
2. Do you know a 6-letter word meaning companion? If you subtract one letter from it you’ll have a mean person. Subtract another letter and you will have found something. Subtract another and you’ll have a part of the fish. Another and you won’t be outside. Another will be just you.
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MIX-UPS
In the first column below are listed names of 5
famouse people. In the right column are their
By Ernestine Jugg
nicknames, but they are mixed up a bit. Can you sort them correctly?
Father of his country. Wizard of Menlo Park. Father of English poetry. Man of Destiny.
Great Emancipator.
Napoleon
Lincoln
Washington
Chaucer
Edison
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BRAIN TEASERS
1. If Billy Green’s uncle’s sister is not his aunt, what relation is she to him?
2. If you re-arrange the phrase “a frail coin,” it will spell the name of a state in the U.S.
3. Can you write the figures—eleven thousand, eleven hundred and eleven?
4. What is the largest Army hospital in the U.S.?
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FILL-INS
If you supply the missing letter, that we believe was left out by the printers, you will know the names of 6 vegetables we've listed below, ca—li—lo—er	c—b—a—e
p—p—ers	r—d—sh
c—rr—ts	co—n
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HOW YOU CAN HELP WIN THE WAR
1. Collect books for soldiers and sailors.
2. Collect old newspaper.
3. Tend to the garden and relieve dad.
4. Wash dishes and clean house to relieve mother.
5. Run errands for mother as she’s busy with Red Cross.
(Answers* on inside back cover page)
WONDERS OF SCIENCE
Do you remember how happy you were when you planted some seeds in a flower pot and later saw green things springing up? Of course you didn’t dare hope to grow cucumbers or watermelons. That would have been too much to expect.
But now Science has found a way to grow enough food to feed an entire family for a month in a space not much bigger than a flower pot. That certainly is a revolutionary discovery, isn’t it?
How is it done? By the use of certain chemicals. These chemicals, which cost very little, are used to treat seeds and roots so that plants grow many times taller and give more and better fruit than under present methods of cultivation. String bean plants and tomato vines, for instance, can be made to grow so high and so plentifully that the yield from a single plant would equal the present total yield of several plants.
Every day scientists are learning more about plant life, especially in the field of agricultural chemistry. A new science has developed called agrobiology. No one can foretell what great things this science will do for man.
VČERAJ JE BILO, JUTRI BO... "r
Pravljice
Poslovenil A. C.
kaj pripovedujejo petrčkovi
PRIJATELJI?
(Nadaljevanje.)
'Ne vzdihuj tako strašno!” jo je dobrohotno tolažila. "Povej nam raje, kaj te tare. Potem si boš nemara olajšala srce. Videti si tako mehka in ljubezniva. Nikakor ne morem verjeti, da bi bila mogla ti kaj slabega storiti.”
Odeja se je nato obrnila k debeli steklenici in je se vedno žalobno dejala:
“Zdi se mi, da si pametna oseba, vseeno pa si se zelo nevedna. Poglej si malce to zeleno dno, te ideče in modre cvetice, ki me krasijo!”
Debela steklenica je težko poracala nekoliko korakov naprej, stegnila svoj dolgi vrat in rekla: Dobro, dobro! Prav lepo! Ali nam ne bi hotela Pojasniti, kaj imajo vse te pisane cvetice opraviti s tvojo žalostjo?”
Odeja je tako globoko vzdihnila, da je dih vetra Prevetril vso sobo, ter odgovorila:
“To zeleno dno, te modre in rdeče cvetice imajo na svoji vesti zdravje in življenje tolikšnega števila ljudi! V velikih, obširnih prostorih dela mnogo moških in žensk. Izdelujejo barve, ki so mi darovale mojo lepoto. Vsega poteka ti ne bom Popisovala; saj ga niti ne bi mogla opisati. Kdo bi mogel natančno popisati svoje rojstvo, ko vendar napol omamljen prvič odpre svoje oči! Samo to vem, da so se z naše postelje dvigale pare, močne, smrdljive, plinovite pare.”
“Anilinske pare,” je zamrmral premog, ki je že nekoliko dni popolnoma molčal.
Odeja je prikimala. Razveselila se je. Saj je našla neko bitje, ki ve vsaj nekaj o njej!
“Tako je! Barve same pa se imenujejo anilinske barve.’’ je odgovorila. “Pomislite, kaj smo ob prvem prebujenju uzrle: blede ljudske obraze, rdeče trepalnice, solzne oči, ki najbrže prav slabo vidijo, deklice, ki se prijemajo z rokami za boleče glave. Semtertja prebledi kateri delavec. Revež je bel kakor kreda. Naenkrat omahne ter se zgrudi, kakor da je umrl. Kako sem se prestrašila, ko sem nekaj takšnega prvič videla. Povprašala sem pri svojih sosedah, kaj manjka ubogemu človeku. Sosede so mi povedale, da zastruplja huda para, ki izhlapeva iz barv, delavce, da novzroča bolezni in_________”
škatlica vžigalic je odejino pripovedovanje prekinila z vprašanjem:
“Zakaj se prostori ne zračijo s svežim zrakom? Dober in svež zrak je najboljši prijatelj vseh živih oitij, zrak zdravi vse bolezni in ovira vsa obolenja. Saj vedo to tudi ljudje! Zakaj ne skrbijo, da bi prihajal v delavnice svež zrak, ki bi izganjal strupene pline?”
<( “Tudi jaz sem tako vprašala,” je rekla odeja, Pa mi je odgovorila neka stena. Rekla je, da mislijo tvorničarji, ko se zidajo tvornice, samo na to: Vse rrora biti, kolikor je le mogoče, po ceni. Vse
kaže, da je, verjetno, bolj po ceni poslopje, ki ima manj oken in manj vetril. Zato se okna in vetrila ne vzidavajo. Saj tovarnar ne stoji ure in ure v soparičnem prostoru, saj ne vdihava strupenih plinov. Zato mu je prav vseeno, ali delavcem takšen zrak škoduje ali ne.”
“Kdo zida tvornice?” je vprašala škatlica vij-galic.
“Delavci,” je odgovorila odeja. “Zakaj hočeš to vedeti?”
“Ti delavci morajo vendar vedeti, da njihovi delavski bratje obolevajo in nemara celo umirajo, ker se ne vzida zadostno število oken in vetril!” “Verjetno je, da vedo!”
“Pa se vprav nič ne upirajo zidanju takšnih poslopij? Kako neumni in čudni so vendar ljudje!” je ogorčeno vzkliknil neki kos premoga.
“Ne vem . . .” je jecljala odeja, debela steklenica pa je svečano izjavila:
“Vsemu temu je kriv edinole sistem!”
“Te besede ne razumem,” je zašepetala odeja, “nisem tako izobražena, kakor ti. Samo to vem, da me neprestano boli srce, če mislim na blede obraze in bolne oči. Sama sebi se zdim zločinka, ki je kriva trpljenju tolikšnega števila ljudi.”
“Ti res nisi ničesar kriva,” je tolažilno vzkliknila škatlica vžigalic, kozarec pa se je prvič oglasil. Zavreščal je: “Drugače bi bili zločinci—vsi mi. Vsakega predmeta, ki ga človek rabi, se drži beda in trpljenje kakšnega drugega človeka.”
Naenkrat so že vsi hkratu in vsevprek govorili. Najglasneje je vpil najmanjši kos premogaj s svojim čivkajočim glasom je ščebljal:
“Jaz že vem, kaj je potrebno ukreniti! Jaz že vem! Posestniki tvornic naj gredo v tvornice ter tam mnogo mesecev delajo! Prisiliti jih je treba! Videli boste, kako hitro bodo dali vzidati okna!”
Vsi so se smejali, samo škatlica vžigalic je resno pripomnila: “Tudi to se bo zgodilo, kakor hitro bo ljudi srečala pamet!”
“Kdaj pa bo to?” je neodločno vprašala odeja. Bila je tako dobrega in mehkega srca, a kdo ve kako pametna ni bila. Modri pomenki drugih so jo malce zbegali.
“Kdaj?” je mračno zagodrnjal neki kos premoga. “Kdo bi mogel povedati, kdaj? Ljudje prenašajo že dolga stoletja zatiranje in zasužnjevanje; saj se skoraj nič ne branijo! Kaj pa naj napravijo? Gospodarji so močni in mogočni!”
“Povedala vam bom zgodbo,” je rekla šlf&tlica vžigalic. “Ta zgodba bi bila za ljudi v marsičem poučna. Nekdaj sem bila veliko drevo. Na moji veji je živela ptičja dvojica, samček in ženica. Bili sta ljubeznivi, vrli živalici, pridni in prijazni. Poleti je znesla mala ptičja ženica lepa pisana jajčka, jih valila ter se že v naprej veselila mladičkov, ki se bodo izlegli. In res, izlejgli so se ptičji otročiči, drobčkani in nagi. Imeli so velike, vedno lačne kljune. Samček in ženica sta imela ves dan dela čez glavo, če sta svojim otročičem hotela preskrbeti zadosti hrane.
“LET’S HELP MAKE THIS DREAM COME TRUE,” drawn by William Ballezar.
ZGODBE 0 BOMBAŽU
Oskar Huddles
(Nadaljevanje.)
Joče Boškoviča se drži smola že odkar je na svetu. Kmalu po njegovem rojstvu mu je umrla mati. Vzgojile in vzredile so ea tuje ženske, kajti oče ni imel časa, da bi se pečal z njim. Njegov oče je bil ribič. Jadral je s svojo majhno ladjo po dalmatinskih zalivih, krog rtičev in otokov ter lovil ribe. Na suho je prišel samo takrat, kadar je hotel prodati svoj lovski plen. Le poredko ga je Joca videl. Zato mu je bil oče tuj. O njem je vedel samo to, da plačuje zanj hrano in da skrbi za njegovo obleko.
Nekoč očeta dolgo ni bilo. Sploh se ni vrnil več. Požrlo ga je morie. Ponoči je divjala nevihta. Zjutraj so vaščani našli na obrežnih čereh ostanke njegovega čolna. Ves dan so po produ iskali njegovo truplo, a ga niso našli. Požrlo ga je morje.
Kakor že mnogo, mnogo ribičev, ki so odpluli in se niso vrnili več.
Odslej je bil Joca sam. Po kraških hribi'h je pasel ovce. Sedel je na skali in gledal morje. Daleč na obzorju se je poljubljalo z nebom. Lesketalo se je v soncu in vabilo.
Vsak dan je Joca prisluškoval klicanju morja. Za daljnim obzorjem so nova, lepša obrežja. Ali bi jih ne videl rad, Joca? Joca je zapustil ovce in Postal mornar.
Med svetovno vojno je služil pri vojni mornarici. Spočetka je šlo vse dobro. Toda smola, ki se drži Joče, ni prizanesla niti ladji, na kateri je Joca služil kot mornar. Ladja je zadela ob mino. Strelni bombaž, s katerim je bila mina natlačena, je dobro opravil svojo nalogo. Razpočil se je s tako silo, da je ladja dobila ogromno luknjo in se pogreznila v morje po preteku pičle pol ure.
Mnogi mornarji, strojniki in kurjači so šli že mrtvi s potapljajočo se ladjo na dno morja. Joca je zadnji hip skočil s krova v vodo. Šest ur je Plaval, da je prišel na obrežje. Joca je zopet imel smolo. Kajti obrežje, na katerega je priplaval, je bilo sovražnikovo in Joco so ujeli. Sovražni vojaki so ga odnesli. Šesturno plavanje ga je tako utrudilo, da je bil bolj mrtev ko živ.
Tudi po vojni se mu sreča ni hotela nasmehniti.
V	ujetništvu je bil večkrat sanjaril, da postane po yojni trgovec. Kupoval bo les, nalagal na ladje m prodajal v daljnih deželah. To res ni nič težkega. Kupiš, prodaš, zaslužiš. Ker pa mora imeti vsak trgovec denar, Joca ni postal trgovec. Joca namreč ni imel denarja. Zato je Joca zopet postal mornar. Smola, kaj hočete!
Joca služi svoj kruh na ladjah, ki iz jugoslovanskih pristanišč vozijo les, rude in cement v Severno Afriko, Španijo, Francijo in Južno Ameriko.
Le redke so vožnje, na katerih bi se Joče ne držala smola. Nekoč se je v Marseju (Marseille) °d zamorskih mornarjev nalezel rumene mrzlice. Sam ne ve, kako dolgo se je valjal po bolnicah, da se je iznebil bolezni. Drugič nekoč so v Južno Ameriko vozili les. Nekoliko nad ekvatorjem jih
zajel tak vihar, da so se potrgale verige in mno-
go lesa je odneslo morje. Pri tem je Joči padel na noge velik tram in mu zdrobil kost. Od tedaj Joca nekoliko šepa.
Toda smola, ki se je sedaj prijela Joče, je hujša od vseh drugih. Pred dnevi so v Bahio v Braziliji pripeljali les. Joči se je nasmehnilo nekaj prostih, brezskrbnih dni. Hodil je po mestu in se zabaval, kakor se pač zabavajo mornarji. Lepo je življenje v pristanišču, če imaš denar.
“A-hoj, stara barka!” te pozdravi dober znanec.
Včasih sta skupaj služila na isti ladji. Potem pa ju je zanesla usoda enega na Tihi, drugega na Atlantski ocean. Več let se že nista videla. Kdo bi ne bil vesel snidenja?
“A-hoj! Kod se klatiš, stari morski volk?” mu odzdraviš in ga povabiš na čašo sladkega brazilskega vina.
V	gostilni sede mornarji. Z vseh koncev sveta so se natepli. Več tednov že niso teptali suhe zemlje. Kdo bi jim zameril nekaj veselih ur? Prešerno sede za mizami. Pijejo in pripovedujejo doživljaje.
‘A-hoj! Ni nas še požrlo morje!”
“Toda jutri . . . Jutri bomo zopet na ladji. Huda je borba z morjem. Morje ne podleže. Vedno podleže mornar.”
“Ah, kaj! Danes smo prosti. Kdo bi mislil na jutri!”
“Lepo je življenje v pristanu.”
Mornarji pijejo in pojejo. Iz kota razposajeno doni harmonika.
“A-hoj!”
Tudi Joca ve. Jutri se zopet začne delo. Zato Joca pije. Malo je veselih ur v njegovem življenju. Jutri odplovejo. Kmalu pride čas odhoda.
“Hej, dekle! Prinesi ga še kozarec!”
Ko se Joca zjutraj zbudi za nekim plotom, se ne spominja več natančno, kako je prišel sem. Samo zdi se mu, da se je v krčmi razvil pretep. Mornarji so vročekrvni ljudje. Pretepa se je udeležil tudi Joca. Potem so ga izrinili na cesto. Kaj se je zgodilo pozneje, Joca ne ve več.
Ko vstane, se mu zamegli pred očmi. Na tleh opazi velike krvave madeže. Seže si v lase. Tam ga nekaj ščemi. Seveda! Nekdo ga je lopnil po glavi in vrgel za plot.
Prestrašeno preišče žepe. No, lepa reč! Niti pare ni nikjer. Tako torej! Tudi denar so mu pobrali. Lopovi! Še dobro, da so mu pustili njegove listine.
“Kaj pa ladja?”
Joca hiti v pristanišče. V glavi mu brni.
Mnogo ladij je v pristanišču. Toda z jugoslovansko zastavo ni nobene.
Joca plane v pristaniški urad.
“Ali je jugoslovanska ladja ‘Durmitor’ že odplula?” vpraša uradnika.
Uradnik pogleda neki seznam in prikima.
“ ‘Durmitorja’ ni več tu. Odplul je pred dvema urama.”
OUR SCHOOL
SPECIAL CONTEST SUBJECT FOR SEPTEMBER
We invite our juvenile members lo pause here a while and read what we have to offer on the SPECIAL CONTEST	SUBJECT for
the month of September. If you think we have selected a subject that is not important enough or one that does not concern you, you've got another guess coming, for this time the subject is "MY	OWN HOME-
TOWN"; that is YOUR home-town.
No matter how unattractive, inconvenient or commonplace your home-town might appear to the average visitor there are	some things about it that,	no doubt, make
you feel	there	is	no	other place	in the country
you'd like better. Quite unconsciously you are becoming a part of your environment. The school, playgrounds, nearby fields and woods, and the "ol' swimmin' " hole (if there is one) are growing more and more valuable in your estimation. Your friends also live there and that, of course, makes a world of difference. Wherever you might move later on, memories of your home-town will crowd forward and impress you as being the happiest of your life.
What we ask you to do, between now and August 1, is pick out one or more prominent features or characteristics of your home-town and in your own words, three hundred or less, write a nice letter to the Mladinski List for September's issue. Here you have an opportunity for research work and, perhaps, a chance to learn facts about your own town you never knew. We suggest that you use a notebook and pencil when you start reviewing the written records, and then follow this up by questioning some of the older folks, especially the old pioneers who grew up with the town, and find out what they can tell you from memory and experience. Jot down notes of interest as you go along. It will surprise you how many interesting facts you will be able to pick up in this way. When you think you have covered the subject sufficiently, sit down and write that letter to the M. L.
The special contest subject, "My Own Home-Town," can be approached from many angles. For example, it can be treated from a geographical and historical viewpoint, telling of its location, area, population, industry, when founded, who
were its first settlers, etc. . . You can deal with important facts relating to the schools and educational system, and the various activities connected with them. . . You can describe the recreational facilities such as parks, playgrounds, library, theaters, etc. . . Then there is the social, cultural and civic side of which there is more or less in every town. In this the SNPJ and other fraternal societies figure prominently. . . You might tell us about some person who has become well-known and successful in business, profession or trade ... or there might be a war hero among the servicemen of your town who has distinguished himself under fire, or one who has been promoted to high official rank. People always make an interesting subject to write about.
Is you home-town a melting pot of many nationalities? Which is strongest in number? How many are Yugoslavs and of these, how many are Slovenes? Do they live pretty much to themselves in one section of the town, or are they well mixed with the other nationalities? What different races are represented in the population and what is the general attitude of the white people towards them? Tell us what you have seen, heard and read. . Remember, the deadline date for the special contest subject "MY OWN HOME-TOWN," and all other contributions for September's issue of the Mladinski List, is AUGUST 1, 1944! Mail your letter early!
Photographs of SNPJ Juveniles Wanted
Now that the summer months are here again, with picnics, beach parties and other outdoor activities, a feature of the Mladinski List that needs special boosting is photography. We are particularly interested in good clear pictures of SNPJ juveniles taken individually or in groups. Members who contribute letters, drawings or both to the ML are especially invited to send in pictures. If they have brothers and sisters who belong to the SNPJ, we suggest that a group picture be submitted, including names and a letter telling something about them. Pictures of organized activity groups of the Society such as singing, dancing, dramatics, hobby, handicraft, sports, etc., are always welcome. Photographs of outstanding members of the Juvenile Circles, the officers or the membership have a high rating and are in demand. Interesting views of important scenic and historical places can also be mailed to the Editor. Always remember to enclose with pictures the names, lodge number, title and any other information you desire to have published. Pictures will be returned to the sender provided a request is received and a self-addressed and stamped envelope accompanies them.
MICHAEL VRHOVNIK, Juvenile Director.
BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS
“Our School” Contest Winners in Second Quarter
47 Juveniles Share $81.00 in War Stamps
Well, boys and girls, the months of April, May and June have come and gone and that means it’s time, once more, for the Juvenile Director to make his quarterly report of the winners of the “Our School for Victory” contest.
We know you are anxiously waiting to learn how the generous awards of war stamps were distributed by the SNPJ for this period and so, naturally, you are interested in knowing whether or not your name is included among the winners and to what extent you share in the prizes. We hope it will not disappoint you if you fail to find your name listed below, or as high in standing as you anticipated. Don’t let that discourage you, but rather accept it as an incentive for new effort and determination to keep right on trying until you have succeeded.
The results of the ML “Our School” contest in the second quarter of this year were, probably, the best in recent years, and this fact is accounted for mostly through the numerous outstanding letters written on the special conlesl subjects of the month, the most popular of which proved to be the one in April, “Most Unusual or Exciting Experience of 1943.” A total of more than twenty members responded and every one of which, to a greater or lesser degree, had qualities of originality and human interest appeal—a touch of the masterpiece about them. The second contest subject, “My Favorite Outdoor Sport”, attracted fifteen of our juveniles, eight of whom were boys, while an even dozen (so far) have been heard from on the special subject, “Interesting News Experience or Happening,” of which a fairly large number were far above average.
Because of the large number of “better grade” letters published in the last contest period, the number, as well as amount of the prizes, had to be increased over that of the opening quarter of the year. A total of $81.00 in war stamps were distributed among 47 winners. The top honors and $5.00 in stamps went to Zora Gostovich of Raton, New Mexico. Her brief history of the SNPJ and tribute to the 40th Anniversary, which appeared in April’s issue of the M. L., was an exceptionally Well written and timely contribution. Her drawings, lettei's and other articles are of high quality. Second place honors were divided equally between Michael Ruppe, Vice-President of Juvenile Circle No. 4, Milwaukee, Wis., and Dorothy Yoger, member of the “Jolly Kansans”, Circle No. 11, each 'with two very good special contest letters to their credit, besides other interesting material. The next highest honors were won by Raymond Lipovac.
Thomas Gornick and Gene Balint, three “first year” contributors, and Vera Bozanic who has been with us for a number of years.
In reviewing the prize list below, note the big improvement the boys have made in the second quarter. Of the first seven places in the prize list, four were taken by them, and that is something that has not happened in a long, long time. It definitely proves one thing and that is, the boys have the “stuff” it takes to win. However, it must again be admitted that of the group as a whole, the girls are still far in the lead, nearly 75 percent of the awards going to them.
Mention must be made of the fact that of all the juveniles, who submitted contributions during this period, two chose the special contest subject in each month, namely Raymond Lipovac, of Crivitz, Wis., and Rob Ann Sannemann of Chicago. Both deserve special recognition for choice of subject and the interesting way in which their thoughts were expressed.
In closing we again urge our juvenile contributors to adhere to the rules of the contest and follow the instructions which appear in the M. L. each month. No matter what the subject or type of composition chosen, remember to always strive for originality. Make your work as much your own as you possibly can. It might be the hardest and longest way, but it’s the surest road to real success.
ONE AWARD OF $5.00 TO:
Gostovich, Zora, Box 531, Raton, New Mexico— Lodge 297
TWO AWARDS OF $4.00 EACH TO:
Ruppe, Michael, 728 W. Walker St., Milwaukee, Wis.—Lodge 192 Yoger, Dorothy, R. R. 3, Box 1612, Girard, Kans.— Lodge 225
FOUR AWARDS OF $3.00 EACH TO:
Balint, Gene, Rte. 1, Box 656, Enumclaw, Wash.— Lodge 738
Bozanic, Vera, R. D. 3, Worcester, N. Y.—Lodge 393 Gornick, Thomas, 331 Third St., Trafford, Pa.— Lodge 629
Lipovac, Raymond, Star Route, Crivitz, Wisconsin Lodge 537
SIXTEEN AV/ARDS OF $2.00 EACH TO:
Barton, Virginia, R. D. 4, McDonald, Pa.—Lodge 231
Bozanic, Zita, R. D. 3, Worcester, N. Y.—Lodge 393 Canalas, Clara, 717 N. Holmes Ave., Indianapolis, Ind.—Lodge 105 Čretnik, Annie, R. 2, Box 425, Ft. Smith, Ark.— Lodge 24
Doles Matilda, 213 Penn St., Verona, Pa.—Lodge 680
Gerdanc, Grace Ann, 4933 W. 24th St., Cicero, 111. —Lodge 559
Kordan, Frances, R. D. 2, Salem, Ohio—Lodge 476 Križaj, Matilda, R. D. 1, Salem, Ohio—Lodge 476 Panyan, Rosemary, R. D. 3, Box 293, Buhl, Minn. —Lodge 314
Powell, Dorothy, 710 N. Holmes Ave., Indianapolis —Lodge 105
Sannemann, Rob Ann., 2641 S. Millard Ave., Chicago—Lodge 559 Seebacher, Loretta, 265 Wyckoff Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.—Lodge 580 Ulepich, Carl, R. R. 1, Mulberry, Kans.—Lodge 65 Vidmar, Olga P., 2225 Bott Ave., Colorado Springs, Colo—Lodge 94 Zagar, Nada, 1111 E. 66th St., Cleveland, Ohio— Lodge 137
Zorman, David, Walsenburg, Colo.—Lodge 299 TWENTY-FOUR AWARDS of $1.00 EACH TO:
Briselli, Louise, Box 27, Lawrence, Pa.—Lodge 245 Duzenack, Verna M., 709 W. 6th St., Walsenburg, Colo.!—Lodge 299 Elonzae, Eleanore, Box 226, Avella, Pa.—Lodge 292
Finco, Joan, Box 986, Roundup, Mont.—Lodge 70C Frye, Eileen, Box 494, Herminie, Pa.—Lodge 87 Golob, Frances, 1904 S. 17th St., Springfield, 111.— Lodge 47
Knafelc, Helen, 13312 St. James St., Cleveland, Ohio—Lodge 257
Kokaly, Jacob, 715 N. Court, Eveleth, Minnesota —Lodge 69
Kritaer, Gloria, 4542 Joliet Ave., Iyons, Illinois— Lodge 270
Kumer, Frances, Mulberry, Kansas—Lodge 65 Kunstel, Stanley, Box 523, Ely, Minn.—Lodge 268 Močivnik, Ernestine, Box 47, Kingston, W. Va.— Lodge 24
Močivnik, Georgie, Box 47, Kingston, W. Va.— Lodge 24
Plachy, Mary, R. D. 3, Box 225, Johnstown, Pa.— Lodge 82
Podboy, James, Box 227, Strabane, Pa.—Lodge 589 Potisk, Mary, 2713 S. 71 St., Milwaukee, Wis.— Lodge 747
Slansek, Josephine, 4933 W. 24th St., Cicero, 111.— Lodge 449
Tomsick, Delma, Box 143, Black Diamond, Wash. —Lodge 57
Trojar, Sylvia, 2803 S. Central Park Ave., Chicago. —Lodge 1
Urbas, Helen, R. F. D. 1, Frostburg, Maryland— Lodge 243
Zibert, Johnnie, R. F. D. 3, Box 1512, Girard, Kans.
■—Lodge 65
Zigman, Frank, Box 221, Strabane, Pa.—Lodge 138 Czerak, David, 374 Ohio St., Johnstown, Pa.— Lodge 82
Vidmar Josephine, 2546 N. 47 St., Milwaukee, Wis. —Lodge 747
JUNIOR VICTORY PIN AWARDS
In the second quarter of the year exactly twenty of our girls and boys, who have been contributing to the Mladinski List, were rewarded with attractive, gold-filled junior SN-PJ Victory pins. This they accomplished either by w r i t in g or drawing (or both) three or more times for the M. L. in 1943 and up to and including June, 1944.
We heartily congratulate these members on their success and hope they will proudly display the junior victory emblem of the M. L. wherever they go. Let this reward be an inspiration for greater improvement in the quality of contributions in the months ahead. Encourage your friends to strive for the same goal and honor. Good luck to all!
NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF WINNERS
Plachy, Mary J, Box 255, R. D. 3, Johnstown, Pa. —Lodge 82
Muffley, Anna M., R. D. 3, Box 210, Johnstown, Pa.—Lodge 82 Lander, Anna M., Box 54, Midway, Pa.-—Lodge 89 Bisich, Mary J„ 1010 Nimic Ave., Monaca, Pa.— Lodge 122
Posega, Mildred J„ Box 117, Strabane, Pa.— Lodge 138
Petrovič, Louise, 683 E. 159th St., Cleveland, O.— Lodge 142
Luzovec, Betty, Route 2, Greenwood, Wisconsin— Lodge 198
Malnar, Buddy, Willard, Wisconsin—Lodge 198 Switko, Ethel, R. D. 2, Box 346, East Brady, Pa.— Lodge 244
Galcic, Elsie, Box 73, Diamondville, Wyoming— Lodge 253
Turley, Margaret, Box 545, Kemmerer, Wyoming —Lodge 267
Bukovac, Anna, R. D. 1, Box 232, Adah, Pa.— Lodge 269
Kritzer, Gloria, 4542 Joliet Ave., Lyons, Illinois— Lodge 270
Kaucic, Edward, Box 153, Avella, Pa.—Lodge 292 Taninecz, Thomas, Box 33, Avella, Pa.—Lodge 292 Dolores Rescer, 2495 Burton St., Warren, Ohio— Lodge 321
Raymond Lipovac, Star Rte., Crivitz, Wisconsin— Lodge 537
Sannemann, Rob Ann, 2641 S. Millard Ave., Chicago, 111.—Lodge 559 Oklesson, Rudy, Strabane, Pa.—Lodge 589 Balint, Gene, Route 1, Box 656, Enumclaw, Wash. Lodge 738
HOW ROBANN EARNED HER REWARD
When I was promoted to 5B, an honor roll system was started in our School. I wanted very much to be on this honor roll. To do this, I had to have an “E” on my report card for every subject, including conduct. The report card is then sent down to the principal’s office and she puts her signature on it and usually some comment.
An honor roll sheet is made for each month and the names of the honor students are put on it. These are then distributed among the children to take home, and one is put on the bulletin board.
Very few children make the honor roll, but I decided to try. Mom and Dad promised they would help me with extra work and studies, so I went to work. I studied very hard and had to give up lots of play time and pleasure, but finally, at the end of the month, we got our report cards. I ran all the way home to show Mother that I got all “E’s,” the principal’s signature and my name on the honor roll. My Dad was very proud of me, too.
Once I was started, it wasn’t hard for me to stay on the honor roll and I have made it every month since then. To see all those “E’s” every month is a swell reward for all my work and I’m going to do my best to keep there, too.
ROBANN SANNEMANN.
WORK FOR WRICH I RECEIVED REWARD
One day early in January in 1943, I received a beautiful trophy from the SNPJ. That day is carefully and vividly recorded in my mind.
Around that same period of time a large wholesale company sponsored a contest pertaining to each county’s contributions to the war effort. Shortly afterwards, as a means of occupying spare time during a slight illness which kept me from school, and I presume quite by luck, I wrote an essay which I entered.
The days passed swiftly as I had work to make up because of absence from school. Friday arrived, and as a part of my daily Friday routine, I listened to the radio to hear more about “New Mexico in the war.” That evening’s broadcast was about our county and as I listened, I increased my knowledge of its natural and productive wealth. Before I knew it, the time came for the weekly distribution of prizes; first, a bond, and second, a globe and a world atlas. Much to my surprise, second prize was awarded to me.
For a long time afterwards it all seemed like a dream. Now, though, I know it wasn’t. Here’s why. A large part of my homework in Spanish (2) the past year required numerous outside references. Here, my atlas came to the rescue. Together with several other books it made the study of the location, production, culture, and language of Latin America so interesting that I studied harder. A week before school was out I was awarded a medal for Spanish.
All three awards seem to “coincide.” The trophy (in addition to stamps and “V” pin) encouraged me to enter the other contest. The globe and atlas increased my desire to study Spanish for which I received the medal. I believe, though, that I am right in saying that the SNPJ deserves as much recognition as I. As time goes on I will probably realize even more clearly than now the advantages of contributing to the M. L. I can truthfully say that the time I spent in doing these things, and others for which no recognition was given, has been valuable to me as a source of knowledge and as satisfaction of time profitably spent.
ZORA GOSTOVICH, age 16, Lodge 297, Box 531, Raton, N. Mexico.
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A REWARD OF REAL SATISFACTION
The work for which I received a reward was very pleasant. I really didn’t receive a reward,
but oh, well, you’ll see what I mean when
I tell you.
Our Juvenile Circle was planning to put on a Christmas program. Among various acts, there was to be a play. The members picked out the play and it was extremely funny.
When the parts were distributed among the members, I was fortunate enough to be given a part in it. This was the first time I was to memorize lines for ap lay. I had already been in a pantomime, but, of course, there was no talking in it, so you can see I was extremely happy to be chosen for the play. I was very busy going to rehearsals, doing homework and memorizing lines.
LONG MAY IT WAVE ■^rawn by Zora Goslovich, age 16, lodge 297, Box 531, Raton, New Mexico.
Well, the weeks rolled by and the play progressed rapidly. Finally, the big day arrived, and then I became so excited and nervous I forgot my lines. I didn’t even know how they started, but, after the curtain went up, they all suddenly came back to me.
The play turned out successfully and I was so relieved. I never was so contented in all my life as I was then. I knew there would be no more practices to attend, although I had so much fun going to them that I really missed them, but I was happy after all that the play turned out so well.
Oh, I almost forgot, you want to know my reward. Well, it is just as I started to say in the
beginning. It wasn’t given reward at all It
was just something that made me feel good inside. It was, more or less, the feeling of knowing that I helped to participate in something for my Circle _ — a sort of secret reward, and one which I can never lose or forget. Just a memory of something I was happy I could do. I might even call it a reward of satisfaction.
MARION CERVENKA, age 15.
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A SENIOR'S FAREWELL POEM
Is it strange that teachers, young or old,
And dunces and clowns so very bold,
And common kids like you or me,
Are builders for eternity?
Each is given his share of tools,
An infinite mass plus a book of rules;
And each must build for himself, his very own Stumbling foundation or stepping stone.
And now as we ascend “Beyond these walls,”
We seniors propose to fulfill our calls;
Although we bid you “Farewell,” “Goodbye,”
We’ll all meet again in the “Sweet by and by.”
ZITA BOZANIC, age 17, Lodge 393,
R. D. 3, Worcester, N. Y.
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BETTY'S GOOD FORTUNE
Creak! Creak! The continuous sound of footsteps were heard as Betty lay frightened in her room. Ever since she had arrived here, peculiar things had been happening.
She approached the door to her room on her toes hoping not to arouse her Aunt Jane. It was her aunt who was the caretaker and owner of this old house which had been in use for more than fifty years.
Opening the door quietly, she looked out into the hall. To her amazement she saw her aunt
Dr a w n by Roland Kuhel, age 12, lodge 100, Chicago, 111.
poking around in the hall closet unaware of being watched.
“What was she doing?” wondered Betty.
“There must be something hidden in this house, and I intend to explore it tomorrow,” said Betty to herself.
Early next morning, Betty woke to remember her task. She hurriedly dressed and tiptoed to the closet. Exploring it, she found a secret door which, when pushed, would move back. Walking through the door she discovered herself in a cleverly hidden tunnel. As she walked along the passage-way, she came upon a large metal box. Prying the lid, she finally opened the box and what she saw made her gasp in astonishment. It was filled with treasure and on top of it all lay her father’s will!
Quickly she ran for her Aunt Jane to show what she had discovered. Aunt Jane then told her she had suspected that somewhere in the house her father had hidden his will leaving everything to Betty. Betty promised they would have no more worries for the rest of their lives.
ELLA MAE SELAK, 3036 So. Central Pk. Ave., Chicago 23, 111.
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THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
It was June, 1776. The battles of Lexington and Concord had been fought, and the Colonies were actually at war with Great Britain. The Second Continental Congress was assembled in Philadelphia at the time.
On June 7, Richard Henry Lee of Virginia moved Congress that “these United Colonies are and of right ought to be free and independent states, absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown.” John Adams seconded the motion, but some of the delegates hesitated to take so irrevocable a step, and this resolution was not adopted until July 2.
In the meantime, Congress appointed a committee to prepare a statement justifying the action about to be taken. Its report, largely the work of Thomas Jefferson, was vigorously debated in
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CHICAGO ILL.
Congress before it was adopted in somewhat altered form on July 4. This was our Declaration of Independence, although the passage of Lee’s motion, two days earlier, really marked the beginning of the Independence of the United States. The Liberty Bell did not ring on the nation’s birthday.
Most of the signatures on the Declaration were affixed on August 2, 1776, and about fifteen of them were added later that year.
Source: Book on “The Constitution of the United States.” ANNIE ČRETNIK, age 17, Lodge 24,
R. 2, Box 425, Ft. Smith, Ark.
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MY BIGGEST REWARD
Being a member of the 4-H Club for the past four years, I was given the opportunity of taking part in a 4-H safety speaking contest.
The state was divided in to districts and counties. There were two elimination centers in each county. Four of us, I being one of the lucky four, were selected from our two centers to participate in the county contest. This was broadcast over the air.
Though not the first time I have spoken over the radio, it was, nevertheless, quite an exciting experience. When we drew out our numbers to determine the order of appearance on the air, I got the third place. We remained in the same room with the club’s agent and as our turns came, each stepped up to the “mike” and gave his talk. When I got up to the microphone, I was so terribly nervous I thought I wouldn’t be able to say a word, but I did. After a while I calmed down and tried to speak slower, and by the time I was through I wasn’t nervous at all.
When the last contestant had finished, all of us went to the club agent’s office. From there he called up the three judges who had listened to their radios and judged the contest by what they heard over the air. We could get none of the judges for at least five minutes, but when the results were finally in and the scores figured out, the winner’s name happened to be mine. What a big surprise that was!
After that there was a lot of noise in the room and everybody shook my hands and congratulated me. I then received $5.00 in war stamps and a trip to Wausau to compete in the district contest. That was the biggest reward I ever got.
RAYMOND LIPOVAC, age 14, Lodge 537, Crivitz, Wisconsin.
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VACATION IN SPRINGFIELD
Every summer I go to Springfield, Illinois, to spend my vacation. I visit my aunt, uncle and cousins there and, also, my grandmother, grandfather and sister who live eighteen miles away from the capitol. The purpose of going there is mainly to relax and have fun. The girls out there and I play baseball, go fishing, swimming and dc many other things.
As the old saying goes, “All play and no work makes Jack a dull boy,” and the same holds true for the girls. We visit the historical places in
“LADDIE” Drawn by Dolores
Kuhel, age 11, lodge 100, Chicago, 111.
Springfield every year. The home which Lincoln owned is opened as a museum. This is the home in which Lincoln lived after he married Mary Todd.
Lincoln’s Tomb and Monument is a very interesting place. It is located in Oak Ridge Cemetery. The tomb was dedicated on October 15, 1874, and was reconstructed as recently as 1930. The exterior was left unchanged, but the interior has been greatly remodeled. The National Shrine is open all the year round.
Five statues dot the east front of the capitol. They represent Lincoln, Douglas, Menard, Yates and Palmer. Because it takes more than one day to see everything, we visit a number of these places every year. I never tire of them. Incidentally, I have been going to Springfield ever since I was six years old.
JOSEPHINE SLANSEK, age 17, Lodge 559, Circle 26, 4933 W. 24th St., Cicero, 111.
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RAIN
Diamonds fall from the sky,
From dark clouds way up high,
Clouds where fairies dance and sway,
Shower us with diamonds on stormy days.
ELLA MAE SELAK, age 12, Lodge 559—Circle 26, 3036 S. Central Pk. Ave., Chicago 23, 111.
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WINNING A MEDAL
In the springtime, most of the children that go to grade schools like to try out for the track meet which is held every year in Cicero.
Last year, when I was in the sixth grade, I wanted to try out for a certain event. To my disappointment the event I wanted to try was not scheduled for sixth graders in the meet. The judges told me that I had to be in the seventh or eighth grade in order to compete. When I heard this I was quite angry and so was my gym teacher, Miss Sietzberg.
My gym teacher then decided to let the sixth graders try all the scheduled events by themselves and would not let any of us participate in the main track meet.. We were told that honor medals would be given to the eighth, seventh and sixth grade pupils. There were three medals for the eighth grade, three for seventh and only one for the sixth grade.
When I learned about the medal for the sixth
A PORTRAIT Drawn by Rosemary
Panyan, age 16, lodge 314, 413 Woodbridge Ave., Buhl, Minn.
graders, I was so happy that at recess time and after school I practiced all the events, so that when the day of the test arrived, I would be more fully prepared. The day of the meet finally came and I was ready. Some of the events were the following: kicking for distance, 60 yard dash, broad jump, throwing for distance and running the bases.
The next day there was assembly for all three grades at which awards were distributed to the winners. When the gym teacher called for the sixth grader, who had won the highest award, to my astonishment she called my name. It was such a surprise, I almost fell over. When I approached the stage there before my very eyes was a bright new medal as my reward.
This year, now that I am in the seventh grade, I am going to enter the broad jump event in the track meet. Boy! I sure hope I win!
GRACE ANN GERDANCE, age 13, Lodge 559, Circle 26, 4933 W. 24th St., Cicero, 111.
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WORK FOR WHICH I RECEIVED REWARD
The greatest reward I have ever received, service for which I gladly performed, came for the first time in 1940 and has continued through the years that have followed. No doubt it puzzles you to think how a reward can continue for years, so let me explain.
Back in 1940, work wasn’t nearly as plentiful as it is today. We had a large family and were in need of money, so my sister decided to go to Chicago for a job, choosing that city because some of mother’s friends lived there. This she did, but before leaving came to an understanding with me that she would send me money and clothes, if I would do all her chores and help around the house as she did. This I gladly promised, while at the same time hating to see her leave.
Shortly after my sister found a job in Chicago, she sent me a small sum of money out of her first check, and from that time on has been sending money or clothes and helping in any way she could. “If there is anything you need, just let me know,” she writes, and yet she isn’t in the big money-making class, but just an average factory girl.
You understand now, don’t you, why, after near-
ly four years of service, I feel that I have been greatly rewarded by my dear sister.
ANNIE ČRETNIK, age 17, Lodge 24,
R. 2, Box 425, Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
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THE SANE FOURTH
(As a boy explains to his friend)
Say, Bill, I been visitin’ down to the city,
But ’taint like it was in the seasons gone by; The Flags and the banners were certainly pretty, But it was too quiet for Fourth of July.
They said ’twas a sensible Fourth they was plannin’, They didn’t want anyone cornin’ to harm,
So there wasn’t no bombs, and there wasn’t no cannon,
And I might just as well been up on the farm.
Of course, there was bands and a great big procession—
With fellers on horses, and people like that,
And the chief-of-police with a haughty expression, And the congressman wearin’ a two-story hat; But nobody got himself blowed up with powder— There wasn’t a runaway horse in town,
And the crackers went “fft” like a cat and no louder,
Aw, gee, but the Fourth of July has run down.
There was games in the park, and a whole lot of speeches,
And they ran up the flag and we cheered it a pile, And we learned all the lessons that history teaches, But that kind of Fourth ain’t exactly my style.
I want to hear dynamite crackers go crashin’, And burn all my fingers and holler for joy—
This sensible Fourth that is coming in fashion Is sort of a “frost” to a really live boy.
Of course, it was bad when a cannon exploded, And blinded sobebody or knocked off his hand,
Or someone got shot when a gun “wasn’t loaded,” But still—the old Fourth of July was just grand! I guess all these older folks know what they’re doin’,
They say too much killin’ and woundin’ was done; But for kids like us two—well the Fourth is a ruin And now that it’s safer, it ain’t any fun.-
—Berton Braley. (Submitted by—ELIZABETH DUZENACK, Circle No. 1, Walsenburg, Colo.)
Our Own Juvenile Circles of the S. N. P. J.
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Send, all your questions and requests for your Juvenile Circles to Bro. Michael Vrhovnik, Director of the SNPJ Juvenile Dept., 2657 S. Lawndale Ave., Chicago, 111. He has been elected the Director of Juvenile Circles and your Advisers should keep in touch with him.
SNPJ Junior Olympics or Field Day
By Michael Vrhovnik, Juvenile Director
Are your plans for the summer program completed? I suppose you have decided on a picnic or outing and, perhaps, a swimming party or a hike into the country? And how are your sports activities coming along— good? About a year ago it was suggested to our Circles to stage an SNPJ Junior Field Day or Olympics as the climatic event of the summer and vacation season, prior to the children’s return to school. An ideal time for just such an event would be Labor Day, or either day of the week-end preceding it. Of course, it can be held any time before or after, whichever is more convenient and suitable.
Just what is meant by a Field day or Olympics? Well, briefly, it is an outdoor meet or tournament in which the juvenile members of the Society get together on a local playground or field, and vie for honors and prizes in a variety of track and
field events—running, jumping, etc. The origin of the real Olympics dates back to the days when the Greek people were in their glory many centuries ago. The modern Olympics, however, saw their origin in Athens, Greece, in 1896 and, except for postponements in the two World Wars, have since been held in different countries every four years. The very best athletes from all parts of the world participated, and the winners in each event were acclaimed the Olympic champions.
Of course, our SNPJ Junior Olympics will make no attempt to duplicate the international spectacles staged in the past, except that a number of its events will be used. The main theme and purpose of our program is to stress the importance and value of physical fitness, and the part that sports and exercise play in keeping the mind and body in healthy condition. The SNPJ Junior Olympics is intended mostly for local competition, although members of nearby Circles and Lodges can also be invited to compete.
The usual program of events may include running races (50 yards, 75 yards, 100 yards and a 440-yard relay), broad-jump, high-jump, shot-put, baseball throw, tug-o-war, and such fun producing events as the three-legged race, sack race, potato race, wheelbarrow race, etc. As a special feature, you might have a ball game or other team competition that holds the interest of the members most. The contests should be arranged according to age —boys against boys and girls against girls. A starter, judges, and one or two adults to take down the names of winners should form a part of the staff in charge. These, as often as possible, should be selected from members of the local lodge.
After the contests are ove comes the crowning of the SNPJ Junior Olympic champions of your town or district, and the distribution of prizes, followed by refreshments, songs and music. Sounds appealing enough, doesn’t it? Why not try it? A few weeks of intensive planning is all you need to get properly organized. A park, playground, or any level open field makes an ideal site for a program of this kind. Get busy right away! Organize a committee and start working on plans for an SNPJ Junior Olympics in 1944 and every year thereafter!
There are jew young men in the SNPJ who have so wholeheartedly given their time, energy, thought and study to the promotion and development of activities of the Juvenile Circles, English Speaking Lodges, and the Society in general as has Frank Rezek, member of the “Golden Eagles,” Lodge 643, Girard, Ohio. While much of his work in recent years has been in connection with the Juvenile Circles, his activities in reality have FRANK REZEK, Mgr. been quite diversified. Circle No. 7, Girard, Ohio Brother Rezek is now serving his fifth year as Manager of “Dawn of Youth” Circle No. 7. He is the Recording-Sec-retary of the Lodge and Secretary-Treasurer of the Eastern Ohio-Western Pennsylvania SNPJ Federation and a regular contributor to the English Section of the Prosveta. In addition to these offices, he is the Secretary of Branch No. 79 of the Slovene American National Council and holds a similar office in the local branch of the Jugoslav Relief Committee. On top of that he manages to find time to be the financial secretary of the local union of the United Steelworkers of America and chairman of its Grievance Committee. Where Brother Rezek finds the time to do all of these things, we don’t know, but one thing is certain, he usually gets things done and done well. His examples of active leadership, willing-
“NEW NAME FOR MLADINSKI LIST” CONTEST
Come on, all of you boys and girls of the SNPJ, join the contest to change the name of Mladinski List! The closing date as you know is August 1, 1944, now less than a month away. Send in your name suggestion within the next few days.
An American name is what the SNPJ wants for its juvenile magazine, one that will appeal to the average boy and girl regardless of nationality. A good sounding name is preferred, one that will be easy to remember, easy to express, and easy to attract the attention of youth everywhere.
The name by all means should be original. Do not submit one already used by an active publication. It will not be accepted, nor will it qualify. Try to think of something new and inspiring.
The rules limit each juvenile member to one name suggestion only. However, there is no objection to anyone giving his second choice or third, etc., to a brother, sister, or to a friend. You can do that if you wish.
If you need help, ask the older members of your family or some of your friends what they think would make an attractive and suitable name to take the place of “Mladinski List”. Write down all suggestions and then carefully eliminate all but one. Send this to the Juvenile Director as your entry in the contest, along with a well written letter explaining the reason(s) for your choice and any special meaning attached to it.
A $50 war bond will be awarded to the juvenile member whose name suggestion is chosen. In addition to this there will be four other prizes, one each of $5, $3, $2 and $1, for the best letters submitted.
Boys and girls of the SNPJ! Here is your opportunity to choose a new name for the outstanding juvenile fraternal magazine in the whole country. Rich reward and high honors await the winner. Both can be yours if you try hard enough. Send in your name suggestion and letter on or before August 1, 1944. Be sure to do that!
ness to accept responsibility, and his encouraging articles in the Prosveta have an inspiring effect on SNPJ members, everywhere. Keep up the good work, Brother Rezek!
JR. HAMONIZERS' REGULAR MEETING
The May meeting of the Jr. Harmonizers, Circle No. 28, was called to order in the presence of only fifteen members. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. It was reported that we now have a total of $31.22 in our treasury.
Our annual picnic will be held sometime in June. This will be planned and discussed at our next meeting. Robert Bilant was appointed to give a report of the Circle at the coming adult meeting.
The SNPJ headquarters approved our idea for a baseball team. The boys met on May 16 to further discuss plans for this year’s sports activity.
Visitors during this meeting were Mrs. Bedey, Mr. Oset and Mr. Polsak. Our next meeting will be held June 11 at 1:15 P. M. in the new Moose Hall.
JOAN FINCO, Sec’y, Lodge 700, Circle 28, Box 986, Roundup, Mont.
Without a doubt, Frances Novak, Manager of “All Around” Circle No. 21 and President of the “Keyston-ers,” Lodge 755, Sharon, Pa., is one of the outstanding youth leaders in the SNPJ. She took over the	supervision
and direction of the Circle when it was first organized in May, 1939, more than	five years
ago, and has been at the head of this active group continuously from that date. The Sharon FRANCES NOVAK, Mgr. Circle has an enviable Ciircle No. 21, Sharon, record, perhaps, unsur-P°-	passed by any other ju-
venile group in the Society. Through Sister Novak’s guidance and instruction wonderful results have been obtained by the children in singing, dancing, dramatics, music and recreational activities, results that are bound	to	leave	a	wholesome effect	on them as
they develop	into	men	and women.	Her leader-
ship has enabled them to participate in numerous affairs of the SNPJ and in a number of local civic and patriotic celebrations, through which they have gained the reputation of being the best trained group of juveniles in the Sharon-Farrell district. On last May 13-14, the “All Around’' Circle honored its 5th anniversary with a program, dance, banquet and movies, an eventful celebration that was well attended, successful and enjoyed by every one. It was a really fine tribute to five years of progressive effort and accomplishment. The SNPJ is fortunate indeed to have Sister Novak at the helm of the Circle in Sharon and hope she will continue to devote many more years to the useful work of building better men and women of our SNPJ Juvenile members.
Juvenile Circle No. 1 Section
By members of Circle No. 1, Walsenburg, Colo.
MRS. EDWARD TOMSIC, Mgr.
GRADUATION DAY
Due to the shortage of materials and the war, there will be no fireworks this year, so everyone will spend a quiet Fourth of July. Many of the people who own automobiles will not have enough gas to go on a trip, and that means they’ll have to spend the Fourth at home. Some, of course, will find the day nice to go on a hike or picnic.
May 24 was graduation day at the Huerfano Coutny High School. Only 59 seniors were in the graduating class. That was a small class, but some of the seniors had already left for service and some graduated the previous summer.
Three scholarships were awarded, one to Betty Hazzard, who was the class valedictorian; one to Dick Gotsepp, the valedictorian, and the third to Gorgina Sudar. A present was also given to the best student in science; this went to Louis Corias-so. The address “A Challenge for Freedom” was delivered by Elmore Peterson, Dean of the school of business.
I will close now with best regards to all from Circle No. 1. ELIZABETH DUZENACK, Sec’y.
GOOD LUCK TO VICTORY GARDENERS
I am again writing to this fine magazine which I enjoy reading very much. In May we held our monthly meeting at March’s Hall, and the winner of a 10c war stamp was Tommy Duzenack. After the drawing we chose sides and played quiz, I being on the winning side when it was all over.
By the time this letter is published, school will be out and many of us will be playing ball or working. This summer I hope to have as much as last. I really enjoy fishing and swimming in the summer months but, of course, I like to play ball, too.
Next year I will be a sophomore at the Huerfano County High School, and I hope I’ll like it as much as this year. Our victory garden is coming up very nicely and we will have many fine plants if the weather keeps up. I know that nearly everyone is raising a victory garden this year and I wish them lots of luck.
JOE DERNOVSHEK, Treas., 1004 W. 7th St., Walsenburg, Colo.
PLANS TO JOIN THE SCHOOL BAND
At the last meeting, after the minutes were read and approved, the jackpot drawing was held and Tom Duzenack won a 10 cent war stamp. We then divided the members into two groups and played a game of quiz with Ann Urban, our Assistant Manager, asking the questions. After the game each member of the winning team was given a prize.
School will let out June 2 and then we will have a three months vacation. This summer I want to sign up for the summer band the high school is
going to have. It will be free and, since I won’t have anything to do, I will take lessons.
While in school I finished a wall bracket. I wanted to make a lamp, but the time for school was then too short to start a job as big as that. I have been making good grades in school this year and, if I pass, will be in the eighth grade. The hardest subject for me was social science. In the opening semester, the grade was low. It was higher in the second, and for the third semester, I think it will be about the same as the second. I will close now and write again next month.
ALBERT DUZENACK.
ROSE MARIE S INTERESTING LETTER
While I don’t like the idea of admitting it, this happens to be my first letter to the M. L. I enjoy reading it and keep looking for it every month. Of course, I’m sorry I didn’t write sooner, but intend to keep it up from now on.
On April 7, I was 12 years old. My sister, Betty Lou, and I attend a country school where I am in the sixth grade. After school we deliver the Denver Post on a horse. We have quite a big route and enjoy the work very much.
Very rare sight of pink Moccasin in natural environment in full bloom June 6, 1942, photographed by Jos. Bogdanich, Eveleth, Minn.
We all belong to Lodge 299, SNPJ, and my sister and I also belong to Circle No. 1 in Walsen-burg, but live west of Arvada, Colo. I was very much surprised to read the letters my cousins wrote in the M. L. Hello, Betty Jean and Tony Strovas Jr. Best regards and luck to all.
ROSE MARIE WHITE,
R. 1, Box 364, Arvada, Colo.
The Perfect Circle’s Section
Circle No. 26, Chicago, Illinois Ann Sannemann, Mgr.
SUMMARY OF PERFECT CIRCLE'S ACTIVITIES
JANUARY—The Circle went down to Chicago’s famous lake front and visited the Chicago Museum of Natural History. The renowned Hall of Mankind, whose benefactor was Chauncy Keep, held the interest of all the members. The Hall of Gems was a delightful place and, of course, we stopped to see the Museum’s large Chinese and Egyptian exhibits.
FEBRUARY—This is the month in which the Circle sponsored a Valentine Party. It was a success because there was a very nice crowd in attendance, and then, too, it was unlike other parties of this type in that everyone cooperated and shared in the preparations.
MARCH—A group of forty parents and members attended a party at the Goodman Theater. “Snow Maiden” was the title of the play and this was as beautiful as it was interesting. The Perfect Circle has ordered forty tickets for each of the plays the Goodman Theater, which, by the way, is a children’s theater, will stage next year.
APRIL—Each member was asked to bring a hard-boiled egg to our Easter Social. This they did and then decorated them to their own taste. The best “artists,” Grace Ann Gerdance and Frankie Sternisha, were given prizes. Social activities followed. Previous to this occasion the members made dogs from colored wool. Being very attractive when finished, they were presented to the members as Mother’s Day gifts.
MAY—No social activities were held in May because of our rehearsals for the barn dance program, entitled “Down on the Farm,” presented on June 10. This program was given in commemoration of the Fortieth Anniversary of the SNPJ. You will read more about this unusual program in the Prosveta and the Mladinski List.
SYLVIA TROJAR, Sec’y.
ENCOURAGES MEMBERS TO ATTEND MEETINGS
There has been quite a lapse of time since I last wrote to the Mladinski List. I must write more often now because I am Vice-President of “Perfect Circle” and have to encourage the younger children to write. I would feel awfully funny if I told them to write and then never contributed anything myself.
A great deal has happened since I wrote last. Right now our Circle is in the middle of rehearsals
for our program “Down on the Farm.” It will be over by the time this letter is published and so will school.
This past year I have been quite successful with my school subjects. I took sewing, English, shorthand, typing, gym and algebra. The last named subject is one I dislike a little. I am especially fond of shorthand and English. I never thought I could manage shorthand, but I did fine in it. In September I will be a Junior. That is the third year of high school. It doesn’t seem so very long ago that I started high school and here I am half finished already.
It has also been one year since I became a member of our Juvenile Circle. I have had so much fun since then, that I would like to encourage everyone, who does not attend the Circle’s meetings, to do so at every opportunity. If they go once, they will not want to miss a meeting.
I haven’t any more to write, so I will close by sending best regards to all SNPJers.
MARION CERVENKA, 5126 W. 24th PL, Cicero 50, Illinois
GIVE THEM A GOOD START
The story conveyed in the poem on page one is something that happens every day all over the country. All too often the mother and children are left without financial means or protection to carry on long enough to make necessary readjustments. Frequently this leads to acceptance of charity, to more worry and extra work for mother’s overburdened shoulders. Invariably the children are forced to leave school at an early age to shift for themselves, unprepared to meet life’s pitfalls. To a large extent every father can prevent this from happening to those he loves by providing more adequate security for them, so they will not be unfairly handicapped at the very outset by lack of sufficient nourishing foods, medical attention and schooling. Give them a good stari by insuring for more in the SNPJ. Do this now, during the Society's 40th Anniversary membership campaign. Three good plans of protection are available for adults and the same number for juveniles. The former may insure up to $3,000 for mortuary benefit, plus other special benefits, the latter for not more than $1,000. Don't let yourself or your family down, and on top of that enroll at least one new member as this year's birthday gift to the SNPJ.
IRENE ROVAN, Assist. Mgr.
Circle No. 7, Girard, Ohio
Here we have a picture of Irene Rovan, Assistant to the Manager of Circle No. 7 (Dawn of Youth) and member of Lodge 49, Girard, Ohio, who has a long record of service to her credit as a juvenile member. The beginning of her activity dates back some seven or more years ago, first as the secretary of the former SSPZ “Vrtec” and, following the merger of the SSPZ with SNPJ, continued in the “Dawn of Youth” Circle. She was elected President in 1943 and has served as instructor of its Chorus since Fred Klucik was called to service more than a year and half ago. Sister Rovan’s favorite is piano and to this she has devoted several years of study. She also has contributed many fine articles to the M. L. and the Circle Section of the Prosveta and, in addition to SNPJ awards, has won a number of prizes in literary contests outside of the Society. Her contribution in the June issue of the M. L. on “The Necessity of Closer Relations with Latin-America” was the winning essay in a local contest sponsored by the American Legion. She ranks high in scholarship tests, having finished second in her district and fourth in the state of Ohio in “World History” which, incidentally, is her favorite subject. Her latest achievement was the winning of a $400 scholarship to Mount Union College at Alliance, Ohio.
I lost a fortune!”	‘'What	dirty hands you have, Jimmy,” said the
“How?”	young teacher.
“Well, last night I	felt	like a million, and now “What	would you say if I came to school with-
I feel like two cents.”	out washing my hands?”
*	*	*	“Shouldn’t say nuffin’,” replied Jimmy. I’d be
too polite.”
“What the dickens are you doing in the cellar?’’	»	*	*
demanded the rooster.	“What	kind of illumination did they have in
“If it’s any of your business,” replied the hen, Noah’s boat?” frigidly, “I’m laying in a supply of coal.”	“Arc	lights.”
OUR PEN PALS WRITE
SHIRLEY'S FIRST LETTER
Dear Editor:—I am now writing my first letter to the Mladinski List. I would like to get a number of boys and girls from all over the country to become my Pen Pals. I read the M. L. every month and find it very interesting. I have a Pen Pal in Leoneth, Minn., and her name is Jean Kav-cich. She writes very nice letters and I hope she keeps them coming.
I am ten years old and in the fourth grade at Walsh School. I am a member of the SNPJ Washington Lodge No. 270 in Lyons, Illinois. Our whole family belongs to it. I buy stamps regularly and turn them in for war bonds. I also play the accordion.
Recently I had a very nice birthday and received several gifts. I have two uncles in the air corps. Louis Dobravec is in Ireland and James Dobravec is in Massachusetts and is expecting to go overseas any day. I guess it’s the air corps for our family. Good luck to all our boys here and across the seas.
Here's hoping to hear from a great many of you boys and girls. I will write to the M. L. again sometime. I hope more of the girls and boys will become interested in writing for this fine magazine—and buy more stamps and bonds. Regards to all.—Shirley Ann Luzar, 7442 W. 57th Place, Summit, Illinois. Lodge 270.
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HER FAREWELL LETTER
been lots of fun and I hate to see it end. But all things must come to an end.
I shall now conclude my letter by saying goodby and good luck to all pen pals. A very proud member-—Ann Mele, Box 311, Moon Run, Pa. (Lodge 88)
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HAS FOUR SISTERS AND BROTHER IN SNPJ
Dear Editor:—This is my first letter to the Mladinski List. I am 13 years old and in the seventh grade. I am five feet and one inch tall and have red hair and brown eyes. My teacher’s name is Mrs. Rohrback.
Our school will be out on June 6, nearly a month before this is published. I have four sisters and one brother and we are all members of SNPJ Lodge No. 244 of which my father has been the secretary for the past fourteen years. I also belong to the 4-H Club.
One of the schools in this district burned down and the children from it now attend our school. We have a half day of school, from 8 to 12 o’clock in the morning, and they go in the afternoon from 12:30 to 4:30.
I would like to have a few Pen Pals and will answer them as soon as nossible. So, goodby, until the next time I write.—Anna Zagar, age 13, R. D. 2, Box 37, East Brady, Pa.—Lodge 244.
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WANTS PEN PALS
Dear Editor:—I have been a reader of the M. L. for a long time, but have always neglected to write. In the future I hope to contribute more often.
I am 14 years old and in the eighth grade. My hobby is writing and getting photographs from movie stars. I now have a collection of thirty of them and am still writing for more.
I would like very much to have Pen Pals, both boys and girls, between the ages of 14 through 16. I promise to answer all letters promptly.—Anna Zele, age 14, Oak Creek, Colorado.—Lodge 502.
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ANOTHER FIRST LETTER
Dear Editor:—This is my opening letter to the M. L. I enjoy reading all the letters. I have been a member of Lodge No. 386 since I was one year old. Now I am 9 years old and in the fourth grade. I also have a sister who is 6 years of age and in the first grade; her name is Albena. My teacher’s name is Miss Charmi and I like school
Dear Editor: — Now that I have been transferred to the adult department, the least 1 can do is to write a farewell letter.
It has really been a lot of fun writing to this fine magazine, through which I have received many letters from pen pals all over the states.
I was 18 years o'.d on June 12. I am enclosing a snapshot of myself with my guitar, which I hope will be published.
Before I close I want to thank all the pen pals who have corresponded with me. It has really
very much. I have an uncle who is in the army. I would	like to	hear from a few	Pen Pals and, as
for	myself,	I	expect to write to	M. L. more fre-
quently.—Mary Jane Boyer, Lodge 386, R. D. 1, Box 528, Library, Pa.
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PROUD OF SNPJ PIN
Dear Editor:—Here I am again writing to this fine magazine. Sorry that I haven’t kept my promise of writing every month but school has kept me busy.
I want to	thank the SNPJ
for the nice	pin which I re-
ceived. I am so proud of it. I also want to say hello to all my pen pals. It surely is nice to hear from them all.
I am sending one of my pictures and would like to have it printed in this fine magazine because I haven’t enough pictures to send to all of my pen pals.
The junior class of Aguilar sponsored a dance on March 17, and we all had a swell time. Dancing is my hobby. My best regards to all.—La Verne Alt (15), Box 457, Aguilar, Colo. (Circle 20)
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PAULINE'S FIRST
Dear Editor:—There is a first letter to the M. L. for every Pen Pal writer, and this is mine. I think the M. L. is a very fine magazine.
I am 15 years old, 5 feet and 4 inches tall, and have light brown hair and blue eyes. I go to Sun-nyside Junior High School where I take biology, algebra, English, typing and sewing. I like school quite a bit.
I am closing with the hope that I will hear from some of the Pen Pals and promise to answer all letters. I would like to say “hello” to Rose Lipar: Best regards to all.—Pauline Poglajen, age 15, Box 95, Columbia, Utah. Lodge 532.
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GETS THE COURAGE TO WRITE
Dear Editor:—I have promised myself, many times in the past, to write to this magazine and finally have gathered courage enough to do this.
I am 15 years of age, weigh 105 pounds, and have blond hair and blue eyes. My height is 5 feet and 2 inches. Had I not quit school, because pf a shortage of teachers, I would be a “freshie” in high school. My subjects were English, algebra, science and methods.
I have four sisters and a brother. My sisters belonged to Lodge No. 454 in which my father i5 the secretary and mother, the treasurer. They are married and all lived in Montana until my sister Rose went to Washington, where her husband is stationed with the Coast Guard.
My brother Paul is a Sergeant in the Air Force located at Lemoore, California. He has been in the Army two years and has been home on fur-
lough twice in that time. I also have a cousin in the Navy who is in training at Farragut, Idaho.
I would like to have Pen Pals between the ages of 13 and 18 years from all states. Come on, pals, write and I’ll answer promptly.—Elsie Subic, age 15, Box 70, Stockett, Mont. Lodge 454.
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NANCY IS HELPED BY HER MOM
Dear Editor:—This happens to be my first letter to the Mladinski List. I am six years old and in the first grade. My teacher’s name is Miss Arnold and she is very nice. Our class is divided into three groups, the Fairies, Elves and the Brownies. The Fairies are the best group and I belong to it.
This will seem out of season when it is published, but I do want to mention that on March 12 we had a nice snowfall, and I finally got to make a snow-man. I enjoyed the snow very much for this, you see, was the first snow of last winter.
I am sending a picture of myself and my doll Chrissie which I hope to see in the M. L. I printed this letter with my Mom’s help, and will close now with a “goodby” until the next time.—Nancy Tomsich, Box 743, Black Diamond, Wash.
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HAS SIX PEN PALS—WANTS MORE
Dear Editor:—I’m very pleased to have the opportunity of writing to the M. L. I am 14 years of age and in the tenth grade at the Globe High School. My subjects are English, Spanish, World History, geometry and gym. I have light brown hair and hazel green eyes. I am 5 feet and 4 inches tall, and weigh 117 pounds. I have a brother in the Navy who is serving overseas and, of course, am very proud of him. I have six Pen Pals so far, but as this is my first letter to the M. L., I would like to have some more from any state. Thanks.—Zorka Saban, Lodge 383, P.O. Box 702, Globe, Arizona.
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HELEN WILL TRANSFER
Dear Editor:—It has been a good while since I have written to the ML. I have intended to write but somehow I just did not get around.
I am 18 now and will transfer to the adult department of the SNPJ. I have had a lot of fun reading the ML and have really looked forward to receiving each issue. It is a very fine Helen Skedel magazine. I am sorry I have not contributed more
often.
Now since exams are over for this term of school, I feel more at ease. I have graduated May 25 from West Liberty High School. Every senior really looks toward his or her graduation day. I know I shall miss school a lot because I have always enjoyed it.
Through the Mladinski List I 'have attained some very interesting pen pals. I have really had
a lot of fun corresponding with all of them. By writing to the ML a person has a fine chance to gain friends in various parts of the country. I am sending a picture of myself and hope it will be published with this letter. Best wishes and best regards to all.—Helen Skedel, R. D. 2, Box 97, West Alexander, Pa. (Lodge 425.)
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LET'S HELP WIN THE WAR
Dear Editor:.—Here I am again writing to this wonderful magazine, which is indeed a great pleasure. I have made many attempts these past few months to write to th^ ML, but never succeeded. By the time this letter will be published, school vacation will be here. I hope everyone will have a pleasant one.
As a senior in St.
Clairsville High School,
I am taking civics, sociology, shorthand, office training, English, and physical education. Of these, the stenographer subject appeals most to me. After I graduate, I have had a longing to be a stenographer as I’m following this course. I hope the boys and girls are taking the opportunity in school of learning to their utmost.
I am enclosing a picture of myself and also of my brother, Pvt. Albert Zdolshek, 19, a member of the SNPJ lodge 275. He enlisted in the Air Corps on Sept. 25, 1943, and is now somewhere overseas. He is doing all he can to erase the Japs from the map, as are all the other soldiers in the U.S. Armed Forces.
So, come on, let’s do our share and put more effort in winning this war by buying more war bonds and stamps, as well as increasing the production of war material. Everyone knows that the soldiers alone can’t do it. In closing I remain a proud SNPJ member—Hilda Zdolshek (16), Box 2.92, Maynard, Ohio.
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SUGGESTS A NEW NAME FOR M. L.
Dear Editor:—I finally made up my mind to write a letter to the M. L. With this letter Lam also sending a drawing and my suggested name to take the place of “Mladinski List,” which I think is a suitable name.
Now let me tell you about myself. I am 11 years old and in the sixth grade at the Thomas Brennan School. My teacher’s name is Mrs. Lockwood.
Our school is collecting waste paper and each week, if our room is 100% in bringing waste paper, we receive one dollar. W now have $5.00. The last week in June, we plan to have a picnic for which we intend to use our $5.00 or more. All the children in our room are hardly waiting for that day to come. I will be sure to write more often. Here’s hoping my suggested name wins. (Ed.—The name you have suggested will not be published until after the close of the contest. In the meantime it will be kept on file with suggestions received from other juvenile members of the SNPJ.)—Dolores Kuhel, age 11, 516 W. 115th St., Chicago 28, Illinois.
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JUST A LINE
Dear Editor:—Just a line or two to let you know I am still writing to this dear magazine. I was promoted to the ninth grade. Now the school is out. I made straight A-s in this semester.
Now that summer is here I hardly find time to write. But since I have nothing to do now with all this rain outside, I picked up my pen to write. Recently two buses started running from Kingston to Oak Hill, a distance of about 11 miles. The weather will soon be warm and I shall be able to go swimming. Best luck to all.—George Močivnik (13), Box 47, Kingston, W. Va. (Lodge 552.)
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THANKS TO THE ML
Dear Editor:—First, I want to thank the ML for one dollar in War Stamps and also for that pretty Victory pin. I am sending a poem called Snowball and hope it will be published.
Now since school is out we shall soon have to cut hay and bring it in. I would like to say hello to all my pen pals. So far I have four but would like to have more. I shall try to answer all letters promptly. Best regards to all.—Mary Mozina (10), R. D. 1, Salem, O. (Circle 10).
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LIKES MLADINSKI LIST
Dear Editor:—I am writing a few words in regard of the Mladinski List which I like very much. It contains a lot of good reading. There are also many helpful hints for my school work, such as birthdays of great men.
I have picked a new name for the ML and am, also, sending a drawing which I hope you will like. I am 12 years old, in the seventh grade and drawing is my hobby. I guess this will be all for this time. A faithful reader.—Ray Krivitz, 4876 N. 37th st., Milwaukee 9, Wis.
(Editor’s note: All drawings must be in India ink and on standard drawing paper.)
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TIME FOR FISHING
Dear Editor:'—Hello, everybody! I hope these nice, warm summer days find all in the best of health and happiness. Oh, yes, it’s time to go fishing; I hope you get bites and the fish, too.
Just three more days, as I write, and the school will be out; then I am going to try to get a job. I am looking for my sister Mary and her girlfriend who are coming home on vacation from
Chicago. My brother Leo is now in Camp Phillips, Kansas, in the infantry. He used to be in the coast artillery in California. He says the infantry is pretty tough. Best regards.—Annie Čretnik (17), Ft. Smith, Ark. (Lodge 24.)
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SCHOOL DAZE
Dear Editor:—This is my first letter to this wonderful magazine, but not my last. I have been raading the M. L., and have finally decided to write to it. I hope to write more often in the future.
Well, school days are almost over. In fact, it will be summer when this letter is published. I can hardly wait till vacation cames, Esther Bostjancich and I’m sure many of the M. L. readers agree with me.
I go to Oliver Perry Junior High School and am in 8A. I am fourteen years old and a member of Lodge No. 53. I would like to have some Pen Pals, both boys and girls, between the ages of fourteen and seventeen. I propiise to answer all letters promptly. Enclosed is a picture of myself which I would like to have published with this letter. Best regards to all M. L. readers.-—Esther Bostjancich, 19407 Shawnee Avenue, Cleveland 19, Ohio.
AUNT AT ELEVEN
Dear Editor:—This is my second letter to the ML, my favorite magazine. I have received letters from a number of pen pals but wish more would write to me since summer vacation is here.
Although I am only eleven years old I am already an aunt. I spend a lot of my time wheeling my nephew in a buggy. He has pretty blue eyes and looks like his dad. I want to say hello to all my pen palls and also to members of SNPJ.— Frances Jane L. Vodopivec, 489 Lynwood ave., McKeesport, Pa. (Lodge 347.)
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ZORA'S LETTER
Dear Editor:—We are on the threshold of spring as I write this letter. Winter has been rather protracted. We expected spring in February, but it was snowing in April yet. Winter is really trying to help us, for we are compelled to stay in and study.
When spring comes, students get lazy and claim they have “spring fever.” Their minds are so firmly set on play that school and homework seem to be completely ignored. For this reason I must say I am really grateful to winter. I have completed various tasks which would undoubtedly had to wait for a long time. Now, when difficult exams are approaching, we should all study dilli-gently.
I must mention my pen pals and my postcard collection. Again I must say: Pen pals, excuse my delay. Perhaps you all have found out that
patience is one quality my peh pals must have. While I seldom have time to write a letter, I take a moment here and there to answer post cards. I am only too glad to get them because I know I can answer them. Once again I thank all those pen pals who have responded to my request.
Last but not least I would like to thank the SNPJ for the stamps I received last month. Donna has asked me to thank you for her Victory pin also. She is indeed proud of it, especially because hers is new, but the appearance of mine tells it had quite a bit of wear already. Still I treasure it, for it means so much to me. I know that each member possessing a V pin feels as I do. For those of you who haven’t one, the slogan is: “Try!” Success will come! With best regards—Zora Gos-tovich (16), Box 531, Raton, New Mexico. (Lodge No. 297.)
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THANKS TO MLADINSKI LIST
Dear Editor:—Thanks to the Mladinski List for the award I received. Since my last letter and picture were printed, I received two more pen pals. They are Anna Bukovac and Henry Anto-nini from Pennsylvania and Indiana, respectively. I spent a week in Chicago with my relatives in March. I had a grand visit with my cousin, Pvt. Fred Zavašnik, who was home on a 20 day furlough from the Aleutian Islands where he had been since last July. He is now at Fort Bliss, Texas.— Dolores Udovic (15), R 1, Box 90, La Salle, 111. (Lodge 573.)
THIS AND THAT
Dear Editor :—Well, school will be out and, boy, am I glad! Although the school year was tough, I enjoyed it. When I «o back I am going to be a sophomore. I am taking commercial stenography and I think I shall enjoy it.
On May 17 we crowned our May King and Queen of 1944. The queen was Kathryn Kova-linko and the king George Su-der. We had very nice festival. Our high school band played the royal march Promp and Circumstances. At the raising of the flag it played the Alma Mater and at the	lowering our
national Anthem.	This festival
has been celebrated annually since 1933. Everyone looks with exhilaration to the May Festival.
In the ML I have read about your contest. I have never won anything yet. However, someday I may enter the contest and will write about a reward	I	received. I am enclosing a	picture of myself	and	hope	it	will be published	in the ML. I
have also written a poem in honor of my uncle Cpl. Mike Bisich who is somewhere in England. The poem tells about him in poetic words. I would
Mary Ann Rudich
also like to see it published. With best regards to each and all, I remain a proud member of the SNPJ.—Mary Ann Rudich (14), 163 Baker st., Aliquippa, Pa. (Lodge 122.)
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WAS PROMOTED
Dear Editor:—This is my second letter to this wonderful magazine. School is out and I was promoted to the third grade. We have 90 days of school vacation.
My sister Mary Ann is writing a letter too. I would like to have some pen pals between the ages of eight and ten. I shall write to anybody who will write to me. I would like to have five or six pen pais. Best wishes to all.—Jessie Lee Bell (8), Columbia, Utah.
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HERE AGAIN
Dear Editor:—Here I am again. Now that school is out I shall have more time to write. Recently I received a V-mail letter from my uncle who is overseas. It is amazing what has been developed during this war.
I have about ten pen pals now. I wish to say hello to all. I was promoted to the eighth grade and am sure glad. I just got my sister inside to write a letter to the M. L. I noticed hardly anyone from Utah or Columbia write. Come on, Utahans!
I am also enclosing an essay which was written by a girl from our school and which won a grand prize of $10. Its title is, How Coal Helps Build the Weapons of War. In our school and all over Carbon and Emery counties we had a contest. Each grade was given different subject on the importance of coal and its uses.
Best regards to all.—Mary Ann Bell (13), Columbia, Utah.
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HE LIKES GEOGRAPHY
Dear Editor—School has closed for the summer vacation. I imagine many children are glad. I shall be in the eighth grade in September. My favorite subject is geography. I am going to spend the summer by working on a farm. I guess I shall be very busy with my chickens; have also seven rabbits. My victory garden is doing fine. I wish luck to the SNPJ juveniles who are raising gardens this year. Regards to all.—Tom Gornick (12), 331—3rd st., Trafford, Pa. (Lodge 629.)
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GOOD AT SHORTHAND
Dear Editor:—It has been a long time since I last wrote to the ML, for I was busy all school year. My school is out for the summer and I shall have more time to write. I shall soon be transferred to the adult department, so I shall try to write each month until then.
By now I suppose all schools have been closed for the summer. Ours was out May 12; it was out earlier than any other school around here because we started so early last fall. Our graduating exercises were held May 4, graduating ten girls.
I really hated to see school out this year. I had good teachers and for once I liked my subjects. 1
took typing II, shorthand I, English III and IV and American history. I was awarded the Gregg Shorthand Certificate for writing 60 words a minute. This subject is really worth taking and I certainly like it.
In April we had our Junior-Senior play “Daisy’s Diet” with a cast of nine. I had the part of Daisy Dalton, a dietician. We had a large crowd; dancing followed the play. Everyone had a swell time. We also had our Junior-Senior Prom on April 15. We decorated our gym like a garden scene with a white picket fence and even trees. The class colors were blue and silver. It sure looked nice when it was all through.
I guess I’ve said enough for this time. I would like to see more letters from Montana in the ML. Come on, Montanans! I also want to compliment Bill Boltezar of Butte on his wonderful drawings. Keep up your good work! Best regards to all.— Agnes Speck, Absher, Montana.
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JACK'S RABBITS
Dear Editor:—Once again I inform you about my hobby. The rabbits have done it again. One has had ten babies, another seven, and still another six. They now number 44; really a mass production. The youngest are bald and, boy, do they look funny. They eat like hogs; boy, if your finger is in the way, it might be used as a carrot.
My mother’s cousin, who is in the army, came to visit us. He has a medal for marksmanship. He was in the base hospital for some time because of an ankle injury. His brother finished his training at the navy base and came to see us. He looks nice in the uniform.—Jacob Kokaly (16), Eveleth, Minn. (Circle 48.)
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FROM FLORIDA
Dear Editor: I would have written before but I have a lot of work on the farm. The other day our principal called out names of those who had not been absent or tardy all year and asked them to stand. The next day he told them on the bulletin board to come to the office and gave them the whole day off. As I have not been absent or tardy, so I went to the beach. I have not been tardy or absent since I started to school in the first grade.
My last grades on my report card were: English
Drawn by Frances
Bahor, age 14, lodge 31, R. D. 1, Box 54, Sharon, Pa.
Drawn by William Baltezar, 1246 Short St., Butte, Mont., Lodge 249
97, geography 99, history 99, mathematics 100. That was my fourth hundred on my report card; second in math. School will have ended June 9.
I would like to have more pen pals. I have about ten but all do not write regularly. I shall also exchange postcards with anyone who would like to. I wish Agnes Kavcic would write me again.
I wish to thank the ML very much for the Victory pin. Best wishes to all.—Joan Benedict (12), Route 1, Box 120, New Smyrna Beach, Florida. (Lodge 603.)
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A NEWCOMER
Dear Editor: Although I have been reading this magazine over a long period, this is my first letter to the ML. I enjoy reading it very much and I know I shall continue liking it.
I am a freshman in high school and am now 14 years oldi—my birthday is June 9. I have grayish blue eyes and brunette colored haid. My favorite hobbies are bike riding, sewing, and drawing. After school is out I might try drawing some pictures for this magazine. Right now I have school work every night.
I would like to have some pen pals and I shall answer all letters as promptly as possible. Best regards to all.—Rosemary Preblich, Route 1, Box 47, Washwaut, Minn. (Lodge 322.)
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WOULD LIKE PEN PALS
Dear Editor:—I have been reading the ML for a long time but have never had time to write. In future I shall write more often. I go to Baldwin High School and live in Willock near Pittsburgh. My favorite sports are baseball and skating.
I would like to have some pen pals between ages of 14 and 17. Best regards to all.—Edward Tushek (15), Willock, Pa. (Lodge 36.)
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A CALL FROM CHISHOLM
Dear Editor:—I was happy to see my letter in the ML. I am sending a poem called “My Brother”. It is about my brother Slavko who is in the army Air Corps. I would appreciate if it could be published.
I wonder what’s wrong with the young SNPJ-ers from Chisholm. Why don’t some of you write to this wonderful magazine? I am glad that at least Betty Furlan is taking advantage of this splendid magazine.
I would like to take this opportunity to say hello to all my pen pals. I am sorry if I haven’t answered all your letters, but “school is getting harder as the time goes by”.—Mary Menadich, 214 1st st. SW, Chisholm, Minn. (Lodge 322.)
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EVERYONE IS PLAYING
Dear Editor:—Once again I put my two cents in the Mladinski List. First I want to say thanks for the dollar in stanmps I received from the SNPJ.
The snow is gone and we are playing baseball again. Yesterday our team lost 71-68. The youth canteen has started again and is now open every day except Sunday. There is not such a big crowd
now since summer is not quite here yet, as I write. But everyone is playing and having fun outdoors.
This summer I am planning on a good time. A few friends and I are going to build a raft to fish on. We plan to have it about eight feet wide, twelve feet long. A tent is to be pitched on one end with our equipment, and we are going to be on the other end pulling in fish. We plan to get our limit every day. Boy! are we going to have fun.—Jacob Kokaly (16), Eveleth, Minn. (Circle 48.)
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STANLEY IS SORRY
Dear Editor:—It has been ages since I last wrote to this magazine. I want to tell my pen pals I am sorry I did not answer their last letters—I was too lazy. If they write me again I shall answer soon.
I finally came to the conclusion I better use my valuable time and write often to the ML. I shall be 17 in September and therefore will have but one short year to write to this magazine. Enclosed is a picture of myself and I hope it is not too small. It’s a miracle the lens of the camera did not break. (Sorry, Stanley, your picture is too blurred for reproduction.-—Edit.)
I have one wish I would like to see come true, that is to see one pen pal write to the ML. I hope this short letter will be forgiven and promise to answer all letters promptly.—Stanley Kunsiel (16), Box 523, Ely, Minn. (Lodge 268.)
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THANKS TO THE SNPJ
Dear Editor:-—First I want to thank the SNPJ for the beautiful Victory pin I received. It came just on time when I was recovering from an operation. Because of this I had to miss school for 25 days, but was not afraid of failing. I want to say hello to all my pen pals, especially to Shirley Mayer.—Mildred Ravnikar (14^, 1822 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, 111.
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JOSEPH'S AMBITION
Dear Editor:—I was pleasantly surprised to receive a Victory pin. I think it is very nice. My favorite sport is baseball and hope to become a professional player for the New York Yankees. My position is center field. My best players are
Drawn by Zita Bozanic,
age 17, lodge 393, Worcester, N. Y.
Joe DiMaggio, Vincent DiMaggio, Bill Dickey, Bobby Elliot, Albert Fletcher, Joe Gorden, Frank Guštine, Rip Sewell, Stanley Musial, Paul Waner, Askie Waughan. New York Yankees played world series in 1932, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1941, 1942, 1943. I hope they get in this year too. Wishing good luck and good health to all SNPJ-ers.—Joseph Jereb (12), 92 Lincoln ave., North Irwin, Pa. (Lodge 63.)
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WENT FISHING
Dear Edito r:—Once again I write to the ML. Last March my uncle and I went fishing on Murphy Lake. We had our spears and equipment. We were soon on our way. On arriving at the lake, we chopped a hole in the ice and soon were ready for fish. My uncle speared the first couple and then I got one. After a while he got a large one —the one in the picture. Then we packed and started to the car and then homeward bound.— Jacob Kokaly (16), Eve-leth, Minn. (Lodge 69.)
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HER SECOND LETTER
Dear Editor:-—This is my second letter to the ML, and hope to »write soon again. My birthday was in March. I was 14 years old. Mr. Carrington is my teacher. As I write, spring is here. Best regards to all my pen pals. I would like to have more of them.—Margaret Miklich (14), Box 145, Somerset Colo. (Lodge 298).
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HIS THIRD LETTER
Dear Editor:—This is my third letter to the ML. In most of the letters I asked for pen pals but did not get any response. I would like to have some between the ages of eight and eleven. I have blond hair, brown eyes, my height is four feet six inches. I am in the fourth grade at Holy Trinity School. My sister is the recording secretary of lodge 103. I would like to say hello to Ronald and Buddy. Don’t forget I want more pen pals, so come and write to me.1—John Powell (10), 710 N. Holmes, Indianapolis, Ind. (Circle 43.)
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HER FAVORITES
Dear Editor:—I haven’t written to the ML for a long time, so I thought I would do it now. My favorite sport is baton twirling in which I participate in many parades with the Slovene Women Union and the South Chicago YMCA in which I am a leader. I am a freshman in the Bowen High School.
Jacob Kokaly
In school, my favorite subject is drawing. I have drawn a little sketch entitled “My Hobby for favorite book.” I have an elder brother serving in the army. I shall close and am looking forward to a boy and a girl pen pal about my age. —Dolores Kosic (14), 9758 Ave. J., Chicago 17, 111. (Lodge 8.)
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MISSED FIRST TIME
Dear Editor:—Last month I did not write to the ML, and it was the first time I missed this year. I want to say hello to all my pen pals, plus other members of the SNPJ.
Here is month of June and I am very glad our vacation is here also. Our circle is planning to go on hikes, go swimming, have parties, etc. I hope we shall all participate in these activities and certainly hope we’ll have a good time. Our former manager, Miss Chucheck, was home for a few days, but everyone from the club did not see her. I hope she will return home for a long vacation this summer. Until next month I remain—Christine Kolar (14), 421 Ohio St., Johnstown, Penna (Circle 47.)
RUDY HAD MEASELS
Dear Editor:—Now that spring is here, boys will again be playing ball and girls will be jumping rope.
I had the measels and just got over them in time for my birthday on March 21. I was six years old. My cousins Jo, Jon and June came to my house and we had cake and ice-cream. My mother baked me a very large cake on which she put candles and all the trimmings.
I buy defense stamps every week. I have several bonds. I have three cousins in the service and my uncle will have left for the Navy before this is in print. I will keep on buying more bonds so that all the boys can come home soon. That's all for the present . Best regards to all.—Rudy Oklesson, Strabane, Pa. (Circle 27).
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THEIR VICTORY GARDEN
Dear Editor:—Here I am again writing like mad. I haven’t skipped a month without sending a contribution to the ML. As I write, our school will be out on June 14 and the Seniors are graduating on the eleventh.
We have another grand Victory garden this year.
BOY
DEFENSE
STAMPS
BONDS
REP 'EM FLYING
It contains a great variety of vegetables plus a little flower garden along the fence. Dad bought a pear tree and planted it in the middle of the yard. We also have a cherry tree and a grape vine. I think we shall be well supplied with vegetables and fruit, provided our garden is a success.
My sister Josephine will be home in June on leave; she hopes to be here for my sister’s graduation. Frances, my second oldest sister, also a Wave, has been transferred to Bethesda, Md., and is an H. A. 2/c. I am anxious to see them both.
In closing I wish other members from Detroit would write to the ML. How about it? Will you? Yes? Gee! that’s swell. I am looking forward to get more letters and more ML. As ever—Caroline Tavzelj (14), 1425 McKinstry, Detroit 9, Michigan. (Lodge 518.)
WAS DISAPPOINTED
Dear Editor:—Once again I write, although I was disappointed when I did not see any of my articles. School will have been out by the time this is printed, which I hope it will be. I have almost forgotten to write this letter because I was very busy with my school work, etc.
In case my grandmother and grandfather, my aunt and uncle read this letter, I wish to say “hello.” Softball is in full swing now. This will be all for this time. Best regards.—George Moru-nik (13), Box 47, Kingston, W. Va. (Lodge 552.)
MORE FIRST LETTERS TO M. L.
Dear Editor:—I’m eleven years old and have a brother whose name is Richard. I attend Sournski School where I am in grade 4B. I love school. Miss Story is my teacher. My brother and I belong to the SNPJ Juvenile Singing Chorus. We gave our opening concert on Sunday, May 22. I would like to say “hello” to our singing teacher, Mr. Malečkar. I’m very proud to be an SNPJ member. Best regards to all.—Victor Intihar, age 11, Cleveland, Ohio—Lodge 147.
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Dear Editor:i—In these few lines to the M. L. I want to tell you that I enjoy reading it very much. I have four brothers and two sisters who belong to SNPJ Lodge No. 57. I would like to have some Pen Pals (girls) and will answer all letters as promptly as possible.—Mildred Softich, Lodge 57, Box 66, Ravensdale, Wash.
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Dear Editor:—-I’m nine years old and in the fourth grade at the Nottingham School. My teacher is very nice and she can draw good. Her name is Miss Finesilver. My Daddy is a member of Lodge No. 53 and I am, too. I’d like to have some Pen Pals.—Robert Pirc, age 9, 1268 E. 172 Street, Cleveland 19, Ohio.
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Dear Editor:—I saw my sister writing to this fine magazine, so I told her what to write for me in this short letter. Just this—I am seven years old and in the second grade. I am a member of
Lodge No. 89 at Midway, Pa. My teacher’s name is Miss Welch. Best regards to one and all.— Richard Lander, Box 54, Joffrey, Pa.
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Dear Editor:—I was 14 years old on May 30 and am in the eighth grade. My height is 5 feet and 4 inches. I have been a member of the “Girl Scouts” for the past year and four months and like it very much. I wish to say “hello” to my cousins (Luz-nars) who live in Eckhart Mines. I also would like to have some Pen Pals from all over the United States. I will close now remaining a proud SNPJ member. Best luck to one and all.—Kathryn Noble, Box 249, Library, Pa., Lodge 386.
Important Dont's
Read Them Twice, Thrice
DON'T address your mail intended for publication in the ML to the Main Office of the SNPJ, to Slovene National Benefit Society, or to some person. The mail so addressed may be delayed and will be late for the intended issue. Address all such mail to Mladinski List, 2657-59 So. Lawndale Ave., Chicago 23, 111..
DON'T write with pencil; use pen or, still better, typewriter.
DON'T write on both sides of the sheet. Paper is cheap.
DON'T draw your picture with ordinary ink. We cannot use such drawings. Draw only with the India ink.
DON'T draw in colors! It's a waste of time because we cannot use it.
DON'T fold your drawings! Send them between two card-boards in a large envelope.
DON'T omit your name, address, age, and lodge No., together with the parent's signature on the back of every piece of drawing or beneath any writing.
And most important of all: DON'T copy any rhymes or pictures! Be honest with yourself and us! You can't get away with it very long! We are checking on that.
Boxer: Win, lose or draw, I get $5,000.
Reporter: “I see—every clout has a silver lining.”
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Lumberjack: “What’s them things you’re unpackin’ there?”
Merchant: “They’re pajamas.”
Lumberjack: “What’s pajamas for?”
Merchant: “Night clothes. Want to bu a pair?” Lumberjack: “Heck, no. I’am no social rounder. When night comes I go to bed.”
DEVICE - KRESNICE
Stana Vinšek
Bilo je v davnih, davnih časih. Hudo je bilo takrat na svetu, tako hudo, da se je kamen smilil kamnu, ker se človeku ni. Hudi so bili časi, huda je bila vojna.
Sovražnik je bil preplavil cvetočo deželo in hujši je bil kot divji hudournik, ki je pustošil rodovitno zemljo, hujši je bil kot roji zelenih kobilic, ki uničujejo zlato žetev, hujši je bil od črne kuge, ki je sledila njegovim trdim stopinjam.
Vsi možje so se mu stavili v bran. Plašljiv-ca ni bilo med njimi. Toda sovragov je bilo mnogo, mnogo več kot hrabrih braniteljev. Nikdar prej ne slej ni pila zemlja toliko tople človeške krvi, je ni pokrilo toliko trupel hrabrih vojščakov. Čez ta trupla pa je počasi, a nevzdržno stopala sovražnikova noga.
Doma so trepetali starci in starke, žene z otroci in dekleta. Trepetale so device v grozi in bojazni, kajti vedele so, kaj jih čaka, če sovražnik zmaga. Vedele so, da bo starce in starke neusmiljeno pobil, da bo otroke neusmiljeno zarobil in vedele so, da jih čaka nekaj še vse hujšega kot je nasilna smrt in življenje v sužnosti.
Vroče so prosile device za zmago pravice, za pogin onih, ki v neskončnem pohlepu niso privoščili mirnemu ljudstvu koščka domače grude in mirnega življenja v svobodi in skromnem zadovoljstvu. Toda izgledalo je, kot da je še nebo samo na strani onih, ki kršijo njegove najsvetejše zakone. Tedaj so device izprevidele, da besede ne zadostujejo, kadar čas zahteva žrtev in dejanj. In sklenile so, da izpolnijo najvišjo žrtev, da bi z njo rešile obstanek svojega rodu, čast svoje zemlje.
Bližal se je kres, bližal se je čas odločilne bitke. Tedaj so rekle deklice svojim materam in babicam, svojim starim očetom in svojim malim bratcem in sestricam: “Zažgale bomo kres in prosile bomo vso noč, da se nas nebo usmili in da bodo zmagali tisti, ki hočejo dobro in bodo uničeni tisti, ki hočejo zlo.” In vsi so jim rekli: “Pojdite, deklice, in mi vsi bomo v mislih z vami.”
Več dni so deklice pripravljale kres in več dni z lastnimi rokami nosile suho vejevje na
kup, da je nastala grmada, tako velika, da je pokrila ves vrh naj višje gore. Več dni so se deklice pripravljale na kres; oprale so svoje najlepše obleke in vse, katere so poznale, so obdarovale s prijaznimi in bodrilnimi besedami. Ko pa je prišel kresni večer, so vse device oblekle svoje dolge, bele obleke, vse so razpletle svoje dolge, lepe lase in vse so dale na glavo venček rumenih cvetlic da so izgledale, kot bi nosile zlate kronice. Tako okrašene so se zbrale v sprevod. Iz vseh mest so prišle, iz vseh vasi in sel in tiho pojoč stare pesmi svojega rodu so odšle na goro.
Ko je zadehtela kresna noč, so zažgale kres. In bele deklice so se prijele za roke in so zaplesale okolu kresa. In potem so skočile preko ognja—ne preko ognja—v ogenj so skočile. Nobena ni ostala živa.
Kres je gorel in žarel vso noč. Iz doline so ga gledali starčki in starke, ki niso mogli več spati. Gledale so ga matere, ki jim skrbi in žalost niso dale zaspati. Gledali so ga otroci in so lačni nehali jokati. Gledali so ga iz daljave možje in mladeniči in zdelo se jim je, da jim ta plamen podžiga pogum in odpornost, da plameni v njih samih kot vroča ljubezen do domovine. In v tem so zavpili, zarjuli in se s potrojeno močjo vrgli na sovražnika.
Bitka se je bila vso noč in kres ji je svetil. Mnogi, premnogi so ostali na bojišču—domačini in sovražniki. Ko pa je jutrnja zarja vedno zmagoviteje presvetila pojemajoče zublje ugašajočega kresa, je prihitel sel iz bojišča in zvonovi so zapeli: “Zmaga! Svoboda! Mir!”
Ljudje so begali naokoli, jokali so in se smejali, plesali in vriskali in se vsevprek objemali v prekipevajočem veselju. In zdajci so se spogledali: “Kje so deklice? Kje so naše bele device, da se ne veselijo z nami? Kje so naše mladenke, da snamejo svoje zlate venčke in jih polože na glave zmagovitih junakov?”
Devic pa ni bilo od nikoder.
Zato so poslali otroke, bratce in sestrice, da (Dalje na zadnji notranji strani.)
ROSTER OF JUVENILE CIRCLES AND OFFICERS FOR 1944
Circle No. 1—Walsenburg, Colo. (299)—David Zorman, Pres.; Roy Patrick, Vice-Pres.; Elizabeth Duzenack, Sec’y, 709 W. 6th Street; Joe Dernovshek, Treas., 1004 W. 7th Street; Mrs. Edward Tomsic, Mgr., 823 W. 7th Street; Ann Urban, Assist.-Mgr., Champa Street. Meetings 3rd Sunday—10:45 A. M.
Circle No. 2—Cleveland, Ohio ((137)—Nada Zagar, Pres., 1111 E. 66th Street; Dorothy Meznarsic, Vice-Pres., 6213 Glass Avenue; Mary Ann Valenčič, Sec’y, 1102 E. 64th Street; Sally Ladiha, Treas., 1336 E. 55th Street; Mrs. Marian (Tratnik) Adams, Mgr., 1116 E. 71st Street; Alma Zagar, Assist.-Mgr., 1111 E. 66th Street. Meetings 3rd Friday.
Circle No. 4—Milwaukee, Wis. (584-16)—Fanny Radelj, Pres., 1321 S. 60th Street; Michael Ruppe, Vice-Pres., 728 W. Walker Street; Ruth Golob, Sec’y, 1403 W. Mineral Street; Hilda Bizjak, Treas., 1031 W. Pierce Street; Joseph Fritz, 1234 S. 5th St.; Marge Golob, Assist.-Mgr., 1403 W. Mineral Street. Meetings 1st Wednesday.
Circle No. 7—Girard, Ohio (49-643)—Joseph Leskovec, Pres., 1020 No. State Street; Louis Beach, Vice-Pres., Avon Park; Hermina Perechlin, Sec’y, Avon Park, Girard; Dorothy Muster, Rec.-Sec’y, 116 Churchill Road; Freeman Hake, Treas., 55 Gosdon Street; Frank Rezek, Mgr., 167 Trumbull Ave.; Irene Rovan, Assist.-Mgr., 62 Smithsonian Street. Meetings 3rd Sunday.
Circle No. 9—Crested Butte, Colo. (397)—Dorothy Gornik, Pres.; Geraldine Battista, Vice-Pres.; Genevieve Slobodnik, Sec’y; Edward Verzuh, Rec. Sec’y; Leonard Tezak, Treas.; Matt Malenšek Jr., Mgr., Box 383; John Tezak, Assistant Mgr. Meetings 2nd Sunday.
Circle No. 10—Salem, Ohio (476)—Frank Mozina, Pres., R. D. 1, John Krizaj, Vice-Pres.; Matilda Krizaj, Sec’y, R. D. 1; Frances Kordan, Rec. Sec’y, R. D. 2; Anthony Katara, Treas., R. D. 3; Mary Krizaj, Mgr., R. D. 1; Mary Kordan, Assist.-Mgr., R. D. 2. Meetings 2nd Sun.
Circle No. 11—Arma, Kan. (Federation)—Carl Ulepich, Pres., R. 1, Mulberry; John Zibert Vice-Pres., R. 3, Girard; Frances Slansek, Sec’y, Box 88, Franklin; Frances Kumer, Treas., R. 1, Mulberry; Anton Shular, Mgr., Box 27, Arma. Meetings 1st Sunday—2 P. M.
Circle No. 15—Verona, Pa. (680)—Margaret Tremba, Pres., 231 Penn Street; Angeline Bursic, Vice-Pres., 156 W. R. R. Avenue; Matilda Doles, Sec’y, 213 Penn Street; Helen Krulac, Treas., 108 W. R. R. Avenue; Mirko Sta-nik, Mgr., 401 Plum Street, Oakmont. Meetings 1st and 3rd Thursdays.
Circle No. 16—Thomas, W. Va. (29)—Tony Osretkar, Jr., Pres., Box 100; Betty Chick, Vice-Pres., Box 124; Veronica Nicholes, Sec’y, Box 113; Dareen Johnston, Rec. Sec’y, Box 128; Betty Higgins, Treas., Aber; Anna Osretkar, Mgr., Box 100; Leonard Verdinek, Assist.-Mgr., Box 165. Meetings 2nd Sunday.—3:30 P. M.
Circle No. 18—Milwaukee, Wis. (747)—Josephine Vidmar, Pres., 2546 N. 37th Street; Hilda Bizjak, Vice-Pres., 2366 S. 10th Street; Mary Potisk, Sec’y, 2713 S. 71st St., West Allis; John Brinovec. Treas., 2863-A N. 33rd Street; Helen Ambrozich, 2802 N. 33rd Street. Meeting*' last Sunday.
Circle No. 19—Strabane, Pa. (138)—Joe Sedmak, Pres.; Paul Winseck, Vice-Pres.; Paul Posega, Sec’y; Mildred Posega, Rec. Sec’y; Frank Tomsic, Treas.; John Zigman, Mgr., Box 221; Justine Sedmak, Assist. Mgr. Box 143. Meetings last Sunday—2 P. M.
Circle No. 20—Aguilar, Colo. (381)—Katie Dosen, Pres., Box 21; Marjorie Paulovich, Vice-Pres.; Nick Dosen, Sec’y, Box 21; Catherine Bujacich, Treas., Box 248; Josephine M. Cozzie, Mgr., Box 240; Joe Kolenc, Assist-Mgr., Meetings 2nd Sunday.
Circle No. 21—-Sharon, Pa. (31-262-755)—Edward O’Korn, Pres., 1007 Cedar Avenue; Frank Zagger, Vice-Pres., 969 Cedar Avenue; Frances Luin, Sec’y, 1112 Beechw’ood Avenue; Eleanor Zagger, Treas., 969 Cedar Avenue; Frances Novak, Mgr., 1017 Cedar Avenue; Mildred Novak, Assist. Mgr. Meetings 3rd Sunday—3:30 P. M.
Circle No. 22—Midway, Pa. (89-231)—Violet Machek, Pres., R. D. 4, McDonald; Bertha Kaucic, Vice-Pres., Box 205, Midway; Lawrence Lander, Sec’y, R. D. 1, Bulger; Donna Skinner, Rec. Sec’y, Box 27, Bulger; Helen Ko-stelich, Treas., Box 117, Bulger; Wilma Kosem, Box 26,
Midway, and Margaret Petach, R. 1, Bulger, co-Managers. Meetings last Friday.
Circle No. 24—Waukegan, 111.	(14-119-568)—Raymond
Ark, Pres., 1120 Park Ave., No. Chicago; Charlotte Flit-croft, Vice-Pres.; Louise Dolence, Sec’y, 915 Adams St.; Shirley Mack, Rec. Sec’y; Julia Valenčič, Treas.; Dorothy Gabrosek, Mgr., 906 Adams St.; Christine Stritar, Assist. Mgr., 914 Adams St. Meetings each 2nd Friday.
Circle No. 25—Delagua, Colo. (201)—Ann Hrvatin, Pres., Box 384; Josephine Anselmo, Vice-Pres.; Frances Milita, Sec’y, Box 404; Margaret Milita, Rec. Secy; Joe Slavec, Treas., Box 402; Eda Montera, Mgr., Box 343; Joe Slavec, Sr., Assist. Mgr. Meetings every 2nd Sunday —2 P. M.
Circle No. 26—Chicago, 111. (Federation)—Edward Udo-vich, Pres., 2623 S. Springfield Avenue; Marion Cerven-ka, Vice-Pres., 5126 W. 24th PL, Cicero; Sylvia Trojar, Sec’y, 2803 S. Central Pk. Avenue; Josephine Slansek, Treas., 4933 W. 24th St., Cicero; Ann Sannemann, Mgr., 2641 S. Millard Avenue; Ruth Medic, Assist. Mgr., 2300 S. Iioyne Avenue. Meetings 2nd and 4th Saturday.— 10 A. M.
Circle No. 27—Strabane, Pa. (589)—Chester Kaminski, Pres.; Marcella, Vice-Pres.; Lucy Delost, Sec’y, Box 86; James Podboy, Treas.; Mary P. Chesnic, Mgr., Box 337; Albena Yarkosky, Assist.-Mgr. Meetings 1st Thursday— 7 P. M.
Circle	No.	28—Roundup,	Mont.	(700)—Frank Lekse,
Pres.; Bobby Bilant, Vice-Pres.; Joan Finco, Sec’y, Box 986; Frank Bedey, Treas.; Lea Oset, Mgr., Box 124. Meetings 2nd Sunday—2 P. M.
Circle No. 31—Warren, Ohio (321)—Elizabeth Zeaken, Pres., 2255 Burton Street;	Louise	Mlakar, Vice-Pres.,
2337 Van Wye; Dolores Recser, Sec’y, 2495 Burton Street; Dorothy Tomazin, Treas., 2285 Burton St.; Josephine Smuke, Mgr., 2204 Milton Street. Meetings 1st Monday.
Circle No. 36—Sygan, Pa. (6)—Dick Chappel, Pres.; George Usnick, Vice-Pres.; David Wirant, Secy, Box 283, Bridgeville; Joan Wirant, Treas.; Joseph J. Dernovsek, Manager. Meetings 1st Sunday.
Circle	No.	38—Cleveland,	Ohio	(185)—Dorothy Feda,
Pres., 972 E. 69th Place; Marion Kaucic, Vice-Pres., 1111
E. 71st Street; Helen Komaranski, Sec’y, 1027 E. 70th Street; Sally Moster, Treas., 6915 St. Clair Avenue; Marge Jeric, Mgr., 6925 Hecker Avenue. Meetings 1st Friday— 7:30 P. M.
Circle	No.	39—Bon Air,	Pa. (254)—Dorothy Bregar,
Pres., R. D. 2, Box 233; Florence Pristow, Vice-Pres.; Rosemary Bozic, Sec’y, R. D. 2, Box 202; Sophie Zelek, Rec. Sec’y; Gene Butts, Treas., R. D. 2, Box 271; Sylvia
F. Skedel, Mr., R. D. 2, Box 182, Johnstown; Theresa Foust, Assist. Mgr., 114 R. Bond Street, Johnstown. Meetings 2nd Sunday—7 P. M.
Circle No. 40—Gowanda, N. Y. (325)—Frances Mende, Pres., 391 Palmer Street; Robert Baker, Vice-Pres., 16 Moench Street; Lorraine Andolsek, Sec’y, Moench St.; David Selon, Treas., Frederick Street; Rose Matekovich, Mgr., 145 Miller Street. Meetings 2nd Sunday—2 P. M.
Circle No. 43—Indianapolis, Ind. (105)—Clara Canalas, Pres., 717 N. Holmes Ave.; John Klarich, Vice-Pres., 729 N. Haugh St.; Esther Canalas, Sec’y, 717 N. Holmes Ave.; Dorothy Powell, Rec. Sec’y, 710 N. Holmes Ave.; Frank Golob, Jr., Treas., 737 N. Holmes Ave.; Mary Qualiza, Mgr., 929 N. Holmes Ave. Meetings 2nd Sunday at 1 P. M.
Circle No. 45—Power Point, Ohio (358)—Tom Mercina, Pres. Donald Taucher, Vice-Pres.; Mary Mercina, Secy., Bo 16; Joan Pushnick, Rec. Sec’y; Dorothy Taucher, Treas., Box 3; Virginia Chuck, Mgr., Box 63. Meetings 3rd Sun.
Circle No. 47—JohnstownS Pa. (82-684-712)—Betty J. Dyba, Pres., R. D. 3, Box 229; Helen Pinelli, Vice-Pres., R. D. 3, Box 241; Ruth Fletcher, Sec’y, 437 Ohio Street; Christine Kolar, Rec. Sec’y, 421 Ohio; Frances Strozar, Treas., R. D. 3, Box 245; Anne Bricelv, Mgr., 417 Woodland Avenue. Meetings 2nd and 4th Fridays.
Circle No. 48—Eveleth, Minn. (69-130-650—Jacob Ko-kaly, Pres., 715 No. Court; Pearl Rozinka, Vice-Pres.; Donna Kokal, Sec’y, 219lfe Chandler Avenue; Robert Rozinka, Treas., 72 Sparta Avenue; Lillian Bundich, Mgr., 209,/2 Adams Avenue; Ursula Ambrozich, Assist. Mgr., 418 Pierce Street. Meetings 1st Tuesday—7 P. M.
Circle No. 49—Krayn, Pa. (174)—Molly Hribar, Pres., R. E>. 2, Box 134, Windber; Christine Zakrajšek, Sec'y-Treas.,-R. D. 2, Box 11, Windber; Genevieve Tauzely, Rec. Secy; Mary Bavdek. Mgr., R. D. 2, Box 87, Windber; Pauline Kitt, Assist. Mgr., R. D. 2, Box 131, Windber. Meetings 2nd Sunday—6 P. M.
Circle No. 50—Brooklyn, N. Y. (580—Paul Wolf, Pres., 1245 Willoughby Avenue; Richard Seebacher, Vice-Pres., 265 Wyckoff Avenue; Mildred G. Padar, Sec’y, 1676 Linden Street; Loretta Seebacher, Rec. Sec’y; Edward Giovanelli, Treas., 1683 Woodbine St., Ridgewood; John Wolf, Sgt.-at-Arms; Jennie Padar, Mgr., 1676 Linden St.; Katherine Krik and Cecelia Murin, Assistants. Meetings 2nd Sunday—3 P. M.
Circle No. 51—Avella, Pa. (292)—Louis Mlekush, Pres., Box 277; Evelyn Recchio, Vico-Pres.; Demetro Tananicz, Sec y, Box 33; Veronica Tananicz, Rec. Sec’y; Edward Kaucheck, Treas., Box 153; Helen Ribarich, Mgr., Box ‘J3; Anna Mlekush, Asist. Mgr., Box 277. Meetings tst Sunday.
Circle No. 52—Herminie, Pa. (87-613)—Philip Beltz, Pres., Box 308; Betty Gradišek, Vice-Pres.; Carl Ulle, Sec’y, Box 73; Evelyn Arch, Rec-Secy; Leonard Gercher, Treas., Box 22; Joseph Batis, Mgr., Box 287. Mary Klavora, Assist-Mgr. Meetings each 3rd Sunday of the month at 2 p. m.
NOTE: Notify ihe Juvenile Director, promptly, when changes are made in the roster of officers and /or addresses. If your Circle is not included in the above roster, the reason, very likely, is that no report of your officers has been received by him.
DEVICE-ICRESNICE
(Nadaljevanje s 31. strani.) gredo po nje—hitro naj pridejo! Kaj se vendar mudijo? Kdaj je že kres dogorel!
Kmalu so se otroci vrnili sami, plahi in bledi. Bili so na vrh gore, našli so pravi kraj, pepel je bil še vroč—našli pa niso ne ene belih devic—zaman so jih klicali in iskali.
Tedaj je ljudi spreletela čudna bojazen, prepadeni so se spogledali in molče in v strahu so se odpiavili na goro. In našli so ostanke gimade—našli pa niso več svojih deklet.
Toda—kaj je bilo to? Krog pogorišča, gosto med visoko travo in še daleč pod drevjem so se blestele velike cvetlice, bele cvetlice z s.lato kronico v sredini. Nikdar prej jih niso videli ljudje teh krajev in plaho presunjeni so se zastrmeli vanje. Potem so jih počasi in pobožno nabrali in marsikatera solza je kanila na nežne listke. Bele cvetlice so zrasle v kresni noči.—“Kresnice” so jim pravili ljudje, ko so jih nesli domov in z njimi okrasili mesto in vas in z njimi okrasili junake, ki so se vračali iz bitke. Žive in mrtve.
Živim junakom so se zahvaljevali, mrtve junake so na pokopali. Pokopali so jih na gori, v sivem pepelu. Njih velikansko skupno groblje so venčali z zelenim listjem in belim cvetjem. Tako so skupno počivale na vrhu gore Grmade nedolžne žrtve za mir, svobodo in pravico.
In vsakdo je vedel: cena ni bila previsoka Kajti Mir, Svoboda in Pravica so tako neskončne dobrine, da jih morejo odkupiti le C1ste žrtve, darovane v najčistejši ljubezni.
ANSWERS TO PUZZLES ON JUST FOR FUN PAGE
Riddle-Me-Ree—1. None, the other 4 would fly away. 2. America, Alaska, Australia, Africa, Asia. 3. True. 4. True. 5. 200.
Quizzer—1. Letter t. 2. Friend.
Mix-Ups—Napoleon—Man of Destiny; Lincoln— Great Emancipator; Washington—Father of his country; Chaucer—Father of English poetry; Edison—Wizard of Menlo Park.
Brain Teasers—1. Mother; 2. California; 3. 11,111; 4. Holleran General Hospital on Staten Island.
Fill-Ins—cabbage, radish, corn, cauliflower, peppers, carrots.
FUN AND FROLIC
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until they swim to a goal and return. Any other suitable objects may be used in place of the stones.
If you are going to a public beach where there is a life-guard on duty, ask him to demonstrate life-saving methods to your group, and first-aid. The guards are very considerate and usually are more than glad to oblige. If this is not possible, try and have some adult present who does know something about this, and let him demonstrate for the children. Beach parties can be fun, and if properly supervised will be safe.
CHLORINE
Forty-eight years ago a man, bent over his laboratory table, was examining a jar of salt water with a piece of copper in it. He passed electricity through the salt water. A gas bubbled up from the piece of copper.
He collected some of the gas and smelled it. He gasped, and staggered back, coughing. The gas was chlorine.
Chlorine is a greenish gas, heavier than air. It had been known of before, but now it could be made cheaply and quickly with electricity.
When something can be made cheaply, its use increases. New ways of using it are quickly found.
Cheap chlorine is used to make javelle water, for bleaching clothes in washing. It was discovered that chlorine also kills germs. A little chlorine in a reservoir of water will keep a whole town free of typhoid.
The war makers quickly discovered that clorine would kill people. In the last war poison gas containing chlorine left men choking and spitting blood on the battlefield.
However, chlorine alone was not strong enough. It is easily absorbed by a wet handkerchief. Being heavy and poisonous, it finds its greatest use as a base for other gases. Of these poison gases, phogene eats into the lungs, and mustard gas raises great blisters on the skin.
The new tear gas is also made from chlorine. It has been used very often lately by the national guard against workers who strike for better conditions.
A HAPPY BIRTHDAY
A happy birthday is being celebrated this month by MLADINSKI LIST—a birthday which marks twenty-two years of successful progress and as many years of friendship with juvenile members of the SNPJ all over the United States and in some parts of Canada, too.
Can you imagine how happy our juvenile members were back in July, 1922, when they received the first copy of the M. L. and, especially, when, later, they saw their first letters, drawings and pictures on its pages? We can almost hear them shout for joy as they ran to their mothers, saying, "Ma! Oh, ma! Look, my letter is in the Mladinski List! Right here on this page! Isn't it grand and won't Dad be proud when he sees it?"
Good-hearted Mother, almost as eager as the children, took the M. L. into her hands and read the letter over and over again. She was immensely proud of her child—yes, even if she did offer a suggestion or two when the letter was being written. She thought the magazine for juveniles a wonderful idea, and so did her husband. The children thought it was just about the grandest thing that could happen!
The arrival of the Mladinski List had a stimulating effect on old and young alike. Published half in Slovene and half in English in the beginning, it soon became very popular among the members, and that's the way it has been for the past twenty-two years. With varying success, boys and girls have learned to become better writers, good at drawing, more appre-ciaitve of choice literature, better SNPJ members, and certainly much better men and women.
To Mladinski List, every SNPJ reader and every contributor is not only a valued member, but a personal friend. We enjoy your letters, poems, stories, drawings and pictures, and invite you to continue sending them in as often as you wish. May we have many, many more pleasant years together.
MICHAEL VRHOVNIK, Juvenile Director.