i ZARJA - DAWN URADNO GLASILO OFFICIAL PUBLICATION SLOVENSKE ŽENSKE ZVEZE SLOVENIAN WOMEN'S UNION NUMBER 10 OCTOBFR 1973 VOLUME 45 WITH A SONG IN THEIR HEARTS- 30 children delighted the guests attending the Chicago convention banquet. Not only do they sing with happy faces, but with gusto and energy to rival any opera chorus. This photo taken during an interval shows them with their teacher, Mrs. Fanika Humar. From left to right: Tonček Gregorich, Gregec Remec, Stanci Simrayh, Johnny Buh, Jože Kastelic, Dina Kocinec, Cindy Mlkec, Mia Kucic, Mary Zerdin, Magda Remoc; second row: Marki Buh, Danny Gombač, Vanda Gregorich, Olga Kastelic, Sonja Kucic, Marla Kastelic, Anica Petrich, Kati Vucko, Marta Krivograd and Magda Simrayh who also spoke the words of a touching poem dedicated to Zveza's Founder, Mrs. Marie Prisland during a later tribute by the Dawn Choral Group. Back row: Johnny and Eddie Burjek, Tomaž Krivograd, Stane Kastelic, Barbara Remec, Herman Simrayh, Tony Buh, Ljubica Petrich and Sonja Kocinec. Almost all of these children are members of Br. 2, Chicago as are many of their relatives. ZARJA - THE DAWN No. 10 OCTOBER, 1973 VOL. XLV Member, Illinois Fraternal Congress Official Publication of the Slovenian Women’s Union of America — Uradno glasilo Slovenske ženske Zveze Published Monthly except one combined issue, July-August -— izhaja vsak mesec razen skupne številke za julij-avgust Annual Subscription $5.00 — naročnina $5.00 letno. For Social members, $4.00 — za družabne članice $4.00 Publisher: ZARJA, 1937 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago, III. 60608 Second Class Postage paid at Chicago, III. All communications for the next issue of publication must be in the hands of the Editor by the FIRST of the month. — Vsi dopisi za naslednjo izdajo mes'eenika morajo biti v rokah urednica do 1. v mesecu. Editorial Office: 1937 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago, III. 60608 Telephone Bishop 7-2014, Ares Coda 312 HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN OCTOBER Branch Presidents: Oct. 5 — PAULINE KRALL, Br. 14, Cleveland, Ohio Oct. 8 — OLGA SAYE, Br. 1, Sheboygan, Wise. Oct. 10 — MARY E. ROSO, Br. 45, Portland, Ore. Oct. 12 — SYLVIA DICKOVICH, Br. 31, Gilbert. Minn. Oct. 14 — JOSEPHINE OSWALD, Br. 52, Kitzville, Minn. Oct. 15 — ROSE BRADACH, Br. 68, Fairport Harbor, Ohio Oct. 15 — MILDRED JAMES, Br. 95, So. Chicago, III. Oct. 22 — THERESA LACH, Br. 21, Cleveland, Ohio Oct. 23 — NANCY SATKOVICH, Br. 97, Cairnbrook, Pa. Oct. 29 — HENRIETTE DIMOCK, Br. 9, Detroit, Mich. Oct. 29 — FRANCES GRAHEK. Br. 23 Dawn Club, Ely, M. Secretaries: Oct. 14 — FRANCES SIMONICH, Br. 3, Pueblo, Colo. Oct. 16 — JACKIE RUKAVINA, Br. 33, Duluth, Minn. Oct. 23 — JOSEPHINE COMENSEK. Br. 32. Euclid, Ohio Oct. 23 — DOROTHY ZAKELY, Br. 51, Akron, Ohio. Supreme Officers: Oct. 9 — CORINNE LESKOVAR. Editor, Chicago, III. Oct. 15 — ANNA PACHAK, Honorary State President of Colo.-Kans.-Mo., Pueblo Oo. Oct. 19 — SOPHIE MAGAYNA, State Pres, of Ohio-Mich. Oct. 30 — ELIZABETH ZEFRAN, National Treasurer. Chicago, III. DATES Oct. 5 Oct. 13 Oct. 14 Oct. 14 Oct. 14 Oct. 18 Oct. 24 Nov. 8 Nov. 11 TO REMEMBER... — CARD PARTY, 6r. 50, Cleveland, Ohio. — BAKE SALE, Br. 42, Maple Hgts., Ohio — 45th ANNIVERSARY AND OHIO MICH. STATE CONVENTION, Br. 25, Cleveland, Ohio — PENNA STATE CONVENTION, Br. 67, Bessemer. Pa. — ILL.—IND. STATE CONVENTION, Br. 95, So. Chicago, III. — CARD PARTY, Br. 17, West Allis, Wise. — ANNIVERSARY MASS, Br. 32, Euclid, Ohio — PENNY SOCIAL, Br. 2, Chicago, III. — BIG GAME NIGHT, Br. 77, N.S. Pittsburgh, Pa. ON THE COVER... It takes a lot of doing to keep a large group of children interested in extra-curricular activities such as th* Slomšek Slovenian School in Chicago and many other similar schools in the U.S. that teach children the folklore and culture of their national heritage. We salute all of them and wish them continued good will. On the cover picture are the darling children who performed at the Convention Banquet in Chicago last May. Their teacher is Mrs. Humar, the National Secretary of S.W.U. who conducts a weekly musical session with then» after their regular Saturday morning Slovenian language school taught by Mrs. Ana Gaber. A pre-school group is taught by Mrs. Krista Arko. These ladies are members of Br. 2 and Mrs. Arko is an officer. The evening they appeared at the Bismarck Hotel required chaperoning by some of the mothers, namely Mmes. Ivanka Buh, Vera Gre-porich, Ivanka Zerdin and Hanna Burjek, also members of Br. 2. The chauffeur for the evening was Mr Lado Modic. All these folks are extended hearty thanks for their efforts on behalf of the Slomšek School children and cooperation with S.W.U. ► r , POST CONVENTION MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN 1 1 « * New members pay slight assessment increase as follows: * ; > : * CLASS A: .50 per month CLASS B: .80 per month JUNIORS: .10 per month U- ; # SOCIAL MEMBERS: $4.00 per year # There is no raise in assessment for presently enrolled members! Adult Members enrolled in this campaign will pay .5 more per month; social members pay $4 per year (.40 remains in branch treasury and $3.60 is sent to Home Office for Zarja.) * : yl Cash Prizes for all Workers in This Campaign! Ends Dec. 31, 1*73! ^ : \_ _ ^ ^ _ Let's increase our ranks! Do your part! Enroll New Members! < Rev. Claude Okorn, O.F.M.: k E PA RAT I O National President s Message In this holy year, Our Holy Father stresses among other things also reparation. What is reparation? In our spiritual union with Christ, There must be on our part an attitude of repentance for failures in our love. Repentance entails an undertaking to undo the evil that has been done. This kind of repentance is called reparation and it is above all love and obedience to God in contrast to lack of love and in subordination. One of the fundemental obligations of a Christian is to make reparation. But it is impossible for us alone to make adequate reparation for offenses against infinite love. Out of love for us, God solved the problem. He sent his only son as man to make this adequate reparation. Christ did so by obcdience, by humiliations, by sufferings, by His passion anrl death. Christ could have accomplished the work of redemption, of reparation, alone; He did not need us to add to Hisi merits. But He wills to make use of us so He may ircrease our merits. Is not love more perfect by doing things together? He could have done without our cooperation but because He loves us, He asks for it. If Christ can no longer humble Himself, He can do so in us because we are one with Him; if He ccn no longer suffer, He can suffer in us because we are members of His body. That is why He asks us to share in the work of redemption, the work of reparation. Provided we are united with Him (in the state of grace) every good action we perform is an act of reparation from the fact that we accept, with love and faith, cur share in the sufferings of Christ. Thus we are making reparation by living up to our Daily Offering prayer, by Holy Hours private and any other, by special fervor in Holy Communion. By accepting the obligations of God’s commandments, by our fidelity to our daily tasks of our state in life, by the patient acceptance of the trials, disappointments, and crosses thrust upon us each day, we cooperate more close'y with in vital v/ork of the redemption of mankind. October is here! Many activities will begin at the branches. I am sure that the enthusiasm that was displayed at the convention will continue to be boundless and I hope that all proposed plans for the next three years will need only two things: 1) A larger membership and 2) A program for branches to keep active. Every effort should be made so that progress in enlarging our membership will come rapidly and steadily among all our branches throughout the states. We can all take pride in the accomplishments of the past 46 years; we should maintain this reputation as the goal for the next three years. As National President, I will need the cooperation of all the National Officers and all the Branch Officers. Our organization needs new contributions on leadership, on youth programs and any ideas that will hopefully maintain a fast progress to success in obtaining new members. Keep reading your wonderful “Zarja” magazine. Don’t keep it for yourself, pass it around as a selling point when campaigning for new members. Make this campaign a family affair, Just for a starter, sign up your own family members and our membership will start to reach its goal! Do it now and watch your branch grow! Here are some plans and goals to think about: 1) How about a Christmas Festival? Check your junior group and you’ll be surprised at the talent they possess in reciting, singing, dancing and music. 2) Have a Christmas Singa-long and you have your Christmas Festival. 3) Have a telephone committee always ready to notify members in advance of all new events coming up at each meeting. I would like to offer my best wishes for a successful State Convention to Pennsylvania-New York, Ohio-Michigan ar.d lllinois-lndiana this month on the 14th! A special wish to Br. 25, Cleveland, celebrating their 45th at the same occasion. Congratulations to all members with birthdays in October and a speedy recovery to all who are ill. MARY BOSTIAN ACTIVITIES No. 1, SHEBOYGAN, WIS. We had a small attendance at the August meeting do to the hot weather, thanks to the few who attended. The six months report was read by the secretary. The secretary's and treasurer's books were examined by Auditors Mary Turek and Elsie Braeger and approved. Discussion were held for the annual card party. September 12th and an invitation to attend he 45th anniversary of Branch No. 17 was read. Note Social members as of July 1st, dues are $4.00 yearly. Good health to all and a speedy recover to the sick. We would like to see you at the October 21st meeting. MARGARET FISCHER, Secretary No. 2, CHICAGO, ILL. The September meeting was well attended. It is most encouraging to see how much effort some members put into coming to the meetings. This kind of interest is one of the essentials that will keep our organization alive and progressive. The other esesntial is new membership. Now through Dec. 31, we are having a special campaign to get new members. Each one of us should get at least one lady or child enrolled. Throughout September our branch was kept active by various doings. On the 16th St. Stephen’s parish celebrated its Diamond Jubilee. On the 23rd, Br. 20 in Joliet had a celebration for the occasion of its 45th anniversary. At the same time Br. 17, West Allis, Wisconsin was having its 45th anniversary along with state con- vention. Many of our members actively participated at these events. We are busily preparing for October events. Our meeting on the 11th will be a “Strudel Social”. Mrs. Fanny Zi-bert along with some helpers will make strudel before the meeting, have it baking through the meeting and we’ll eat it after the meeting. If you or any of your friends are interested in a strudel demonstration come early on Oct. 11th. Mrs. Zibert will be there after five. You can watch her work and also give her a helping hand, since we all know that experience is the best teacher. This should b’ especially interesting for our young, teen-age members, as it was with them in mind that this event was planned. On Sunday, Oct. 14, Br. 95 is having our yearly III.-Ind. state convention. Nežka Gaber is our chosen de- A GLORIOUS DAY WITH GOOD MEMBERS legate, but all our members are invited to attend. The Mass will be held at the Croatian church in South Chicago followed by dinner and the Convention at the Jovial Club. Please contact Mrs. Humar for details and reservations. Sincerely, KRISTA ARKO I PENNY SOCIAL BR. 2, CHICAGO NOV. 8, 1973 Lemont, Illinois is a place every Slovenian knows as the summertime meeting place for Catholics who are devoted to the Blessed Mother. There is located, on the grounds of the Slovenian Franciscan Fathers, a lovely outdoor Grotto — Altar, dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes. The S.W.U. has met there annually for over 35 years and Br. 2 is the hostess of this “Zveza Day” event. On the above photos are seen some of the happy members and friends who attended Zveza Day, July 15th on a glorious, bright and pleasant day at "St. Mary's Hill". Top: Guests gathered during mass and approaching the altar for Holy Communion — Lake Bled in miniature in the background. A group serenaded during the aftr noon led by Sr. Martha Trinko and her brother, Tony. Middle: Members of Br. 2 enjoying a game of Balinca; a group from Br. 5, Indianapolis, Ind. refreshed themselves at long tables and Ann Lustig, State Pres, of III.-Ind. and a friend sunned themselves while reading the Sunday papers. Bottom: Smiles of victory shine on the faces of litLle pre-school age junior members of Br. 2 during the afternoon games; ladies and men were AND FRIENDS GATHERED AT LEMONT 1 m I game for anything too — only the winners end up with dry clothes in this waterballoon toss. Next page, top: Members of Br. 2, Mmes. Grasich, Arko, Mr. Posega, Mmes. Bernik, Posega and Zibert during an interlude; games were fun for all and kept the committee busy: Lil Putzel, Jean Zubek, Nat’l Treasurer Liz Ze-fran and Nežka Gaber. Former Nat’l President, Toni Turek met a nice group of members including Mrs. Ana Gaber, director of Chicago’s Slovenian language school and former Nat'l Auditor, Jo Sumic of Joliet. Middle: Members of South Chicago include Br. 16 Sec’y, Gladys Buck with Mrs. Mary Slabe and her husband, Frank (seated), Mary Brebrick, Mary Vrhovnik and Ann Lustig of Br. 16. The children had most fun according to the young mommies, Ivanka Buh, Krista Arko and Nežka Gaber. Beloved member of Br. ,2, Paula Ozbolt was a special guest and is seen here with Agnes Kovacic, Nat’l Secretary, Fani Humar, Rose Lee Kraemer of Milwaukee and Jennie Kovacic. Bottom: Ladies stopped their work at the door of the kitchen: Annie Zorko, Stella Longoz, Millie Paisoli, Urska Kerzisnik, Amelia Russell, Luba Troha, all hard working members of Br. 2. A group of Joliet members chattcd with Mmes. Turek and Humar and Olga Ancel, Joliet secretary and Nat’l Auditor. The children’s games committee included Jean Zubek, Fran Kuca, Mimi Leskovar and her mother. No. 10, CLEVELAND, OHIO Our vacation days are over, July and August. Everyone should be all rested up and ready to start attending meetings again. Our president, Anne Markovič has returned home from the hospital after being there there 7 weeks. She is recuperating at the home of her daughter, Dorothy Trepel and Anne is getting excellent care. When you have a heart attack, you heal very slowly so with all our prayers, we hope it won't be long and Anne will be alright. Last month on August 22nd. Mrs. Mary Urbas our past president for many years, celebrated her 95th birthday. We all wish her many more healthy years but we were all very sad to hear that her son, Frank Urbas passed away. Deepest sympathy to all the Urbas family. One of our dear members, Antonia Kapel lost her husband, Tony (Tone). We was also the f'ther of Dorothy Spendal and grandfather of three. He left many relatives. Our very sincere sympathy to all of you. May they both rest in peace. I wish to thank the following ladies who so generously donated to our home treasury. Antonia Hrvatin, Louise Čebular, Millie Novak, Phyllis Attina, Josephine Zrvic, Mary Kapel, Mary Zaller and the balance of Julia Kraus’ dues. We also have a new member, Jennie Leonhardt. Welcome to Br. 10. We need new members, so do your bit to keep our branch going! Our past secretary, Mary Camloh is going to Europe to visit her home town after so many years. We wish her a safe trip and will be waiting for all the news she will tell us on her return. In closing, my very best wishes to all to stay healthy. SOPHIE MAGAYNA, Secretary No. 17, WEST ALLIS, WIS. Vacations are almost to an end and we wish to welcome back Mr. & Mrs. Frank Krizan from their extended tour in Europe! Heard you had a wonderful time. Others were Mrs. Josephine Schlosar, Josephine Nimmer, Mr. & Mrs. John Petrich, Mrs. Vickie Kastelic, Mr. & Mrs. Clem Zembrowski, their two children, Mrs. Mollie Mathea, Isabelle Novak, Frances Piwoni, H. Pizar their aunt Mrs. Grabner, Mrs. J. Limoni, Mary Zore and many more travelers too numerous to list. Welcome back. It was too bad that I had to give up my trip this year at the last moment for a trip to the hospital for surgery. St this time I wish to express my sincerest thanks to all my dear relatives, friends, members, officers, fraternal organizations and co-workers for their beautiful bouquets of flowers, plants planters, gifts, s p i r it u a I bouquets and the lovely get well cards and wishes, phone calls, the visits not only to the hospital but also at home which brightened the days. Once again, "thank you." P.S. A reminder, meetings start on the 3rd Sunday each month at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s church hall. Please use the rear door and use the down stairs to the meeting room. Those in arrears, please try to get your dues brought up to date. God bless you all. MARIE A. FLORYAN Marie Prisland: OUR LEADERS “Darling, we are growing old Silver threads among the gold. . WOULD YOU BELIEVE that one out of ten Americans is over 65 years old? In 1900 only 4% of the populations was 65 or older. Now 30% of our elders are between 75 and 84 years and 6% are over 85. The old, to put it mildly, have become noticeable. Suddenly there is a tremendous interest in the elderly. We are bombarded with ads that tell you how to look young, how to get rid of wrinkles, get the gray out of your hair. Even the old themselves accept the attitude that it is somehow bad to be old, and would like to be ycunglooking. Growing old in America is very common b_!t not very fashionable. Many people feel it isn’t polite to say “o!d.” so we use delicate words iikc aging or senior or retired. The Director of a Philadelphia House for the Aged says: “Our members resent the fac1: that tho elderly are constantly being portrayed as pathetic, helpless, old wrecks. There are problems of course, but not everyone is miserable. Many are having the best times in their lives living in our House for the Aged.” — We are confident that the last statement also applies to the lovely Slovenian Retirement and Nursing Homes in Cleveland and Fontana, where their residents are having the best of care. HONEY AND LONGEVITY There appears to be eduquate proof that honey does help you live to be old. It is a fact that beekeepers are the oldest living group of people in the world and it does appear as though honey eaters live longer. Who knows, perhaps it is just because a honey eater will not eat white sugar or very little. It is claimed that Hippocrates lived to be 107 years and consumed a great amount of honey all through his life. One doctor said that honey eaters do apear to be healthier than people who do not eat honey. Honey is digested by the bees as they produce it and is ready to be assimilated by the body as soon as it is taken in. Honey applied to a skin break will heal the wound faster, and with less scar tissue formation than any other application. (Ralph A. Hart.) WOMAN’S LIB IN GREECE In a small Greek village the housewives enjoy a “day off rest’’ at least once a year. Adhering to an old custom, the women turn over all household duties to their husbfnds while they take it easy. They spend the day in Iccal cafes drinking coffee, voicing their opinions and in general enjoying themselves. Meanwhile, the husbands are relegated to dusting, scrubing polishing, cooking, v,'ashing, housecleaning and mending, and to feeding, dressing and minding the children.. Any married man caught on the streets is soaked with water and sent home. This annual experience does much to remind husbands of the never-ending and seldom fully appreciated service their wives render. V Some of you who this year have traveled in Europe stopping over j in Paris will remember the high price of food. After reading in POTS & | PANS AND PASTIME the French recipes one can understand the high j cost not only for the ingredients but also the time involved to prepare S only one chicken. No. 20, JOLIET, ILL. Another good member has passed away in August. She was Julia Turk of 1121 N. Hickory St. She was recommended by Mrs. Mary Terlep and joined in 1945. Surviving are her husband, Frank and six sons, two daughters, one of whom is our member, Christine Jerkas. She was grandmother of 33 and had 4 great grandchildren. Her sister, Mrs. Anna Mlakar who was a long time member preceded her in death. Mrs. Turk was buried from St. Mary Nativity church and laid to rest at St. Joseph’s cemetery. May she rest in peace and our condolences to the bereaved family. The annual St?te Convention will be held this month on Oct. 14 at So. Chicago. The members are asked to join us in the bus ride and if interested, call our secretary, Olga Ancel at 723-0882. Call soon as we need the time to order a bus for this occasion. Hope you are all well and enjoyed your vacations during the summer months. Come to our next meeting and tell us of your experiences. I am sure the members would find it interesting. Sick in the hospital for some time was our long-time member, Mary Bos-tiancich and Sophie Korevec and Catherine Matkovich are at the nursing home. We wish them all a speedy recovery. With best wishes, JOSEPHINE ERJAVEC No. 22, BRADLEY, ILL. Mrs. Anna Jamnik was pleasantly surprised when she was honored as charter member at the 45th anniversary celebration, held at the time of the regular meet'ng in the home of Mrs. Toni Legris, August 21st. Mrs. Jamnik was among the 18 women who made up the first membership of Branch No. 22 when it was organized August 1, 1928 in the home of the late Mrs. Rose Smole. A decorated cake baked by the Toliuszis Bakery helped to commemorate the occasion, but to make the evening really complete and festive was the very delicious apple strudel baked by none other than our honored member, Mrs. Jamnik. We all enjoyed the good eating! We thank her and wish her many more happy years as member of Branch No. 22. Guests Mayme Drassler and Frances Lustig joined in the games that followed the business meeting. Winners were Libby Kinder, Molli? Starasinich. Anna LaMontagne, Mary Rittmanic and Helen Sebastiani. Congratulations to our sister member, Emma Znidarsich and husband Frank, who became grand-parents for HONOR ORGANIZER OF BR. 22, BRADLEY Mrs. Anna Jamnik the first time in late July, when Amy Caroline was born to Ray and Becky Znidarsich. Congratulations and best wishes to the happy parents! And now as November, month of Poor Souls, is fast approaching let us remember in a special way our dear departed members and all our loved ones, departed. May they rest in peace! We will meet again on Tuesday, October 16, at the home of Mrs. Anna Richards, with Mrs. Jamnik as co hostess. GABRIELLE LUSTIG, Secretary No. 25, CLEVELAND, OHIO Since mother’s Day fell on the date of our May meeting it was decided not to have a meeting. Instead we had our regular June meeting. The writer was unable to attend the June meeting. Further plans were discussed regarding our 45th Anniversary to be held October 14. Wan* to thsnk all tho ladies attending the June meeting and a special “Thanks” to those who provided the "goodies”. We had a nice turn ut for the July meeting, at which time further discussion was had concerning our 45th Anniversary to be held in October. Our Bake Sale was held the latter part of Ju'v wh'ch turned out to be a success. Thanks to all the ladies who contributed the b’k*^ goods and heloed in any way. Congratulation«; to Mr. & Mr«. John Tutin who celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary. On August 19, 1973, Father Joseph S i m c i c officiated at 10:30 Mass held at St. Vitus Church. Many many more years of health and happines to this fine pair from their family, relatives and many friends. SYLVIA (MIHEVC) PLYMESSER No. 32, EUCLID, OHIO Vacations are over for most of us, but some are just leaving for theirs, as for instance, Anna Rossman who was going to Europe Sept. 10th. She deserves a vacation; she’s a hard worker. The tour she was scheduled for didn't go through. Alma Eppich will travel to Europe with the Express Agency to Switzerland and all those surrounding countries. She will have a lot to tell us on her return, I’m sure. Josephine Stwan has moved from 72nd St. to Beverly Hills. In Euclid General Hospital is Mary Di Amico who fell and broke her knee. She’s in a cast and will be there three months. Her daughter Phyllis is a nurse there - so that’s one consolation for both. We’ll pray for her. Also, Katherine Zabec is in Euclid General very sick. Her sister Mary just came home after an operation and now this. Let us pray for them and may our prayers bring speedy recovery to all. Deaths among our members: Louis Perme, husband of Frances Perme passed away on July 23th. Joseph Plevnik pased away Aug. 12th. He was the husband of Mary. Fred Urban, husband of Ann, passed away Aug. 16th. Anthony Perme, husband of Elizabeth wassed away on Aug. 17th. To our members and their families, our sympathy and condolences; our hearts are heavy with theirs. Our beloved departed are resting in peace. Eternal rest grant unto them and let the perpetual light shine upon them. Let us not forget them in our prayers. This report is so sad, wish we could make it better, but that’s life! One more thing, we have patients at the Neff Road Nursing Home and they are not only sick but very lonely. Try to visit them. Annie Godlar is great for this. She pays them visits more often. So does yours truly and they are so happy to see us, saying “come back again!” That’s about all for now and I urge you to attend the Oct. 17th meeting to find out more news and help us with our fall programs. We have a lot to discuss and I’m sure our president didn’t relax much this summer, working all the time for S.W.U. Check your dues books and help our secretary keep her books up to date. Looking at the sunny side, remember tomorrow is another day. All I know, to end the summer, the last week of August was a scorcher. A. TEKAVEC, Rec. Secretary Madison Choir Tours France By Hermine Dicke Because our daughter, Kathy, became a member of the Madison Diocesan Festival Choir, my husband and I were privi eged to join this group in its three week concert tour of, primarily, Southern France beginning May 10th. The 52 enthusiastic travelers included housewives, secretaries, nurses, music teachers, nine students, 13 marri'ed couples (one couple on their honeymoon). 41 within the group representing 15 parishes were part of the singing choir under the inspiring and competent direction of Professor Roger Folstrom of the School of Music, University of Wisconsin. Their singing was beautiful with the technique of professionals whether at the eleven scheduled concerts, in cathedrals and monasteries, state buildings, during receptions, before and after many of the meals or as we traveled in the bus — I loved every minute of it. Two dedicated gentlemen planned the detailed itinerary for this extensive trip: Vernon Sell, a choir member who is a teaching assistant in the School of Music at the University of Wisconsin and who had studied in France for three years and his French acquaintance, Albert Le Cloarec, living in Paris. After the 6:15 p.m. mass at the Chicago O’Hare Airport Chapel, the Icelandic Airline flew us to Luxembourg where an air conditioned sight se'eing bus for the 3600 mile trip was waiting. Heading across the border towards Epernay in France, the champagne center of the world, our bus broke down much to the chagrin of our non-English speaking, conscientious and able French driver, we called Lou, Lou. In good spirits everyone visited the medieval castle nearby or strolled through the village while repairs Were made. In Epemay at Champagne Meoier, one of the champagne industries, we toured the vaulted cellars 180 feet underground in smell electric trains. Along the 12 miles of passageways lie millions of bottles stacked almost to the ceiling in the aging stage. The exact humidity and temperature and the technique in blending the wines and freezing out sediment in the processing of champagne were developed by a special group of monks in 1853. In six quaint and picturesque cities: Sainte Croix en Bresse, Chatillon/ Seine, Chalon/Saone, Cordes, Lev-roux and Aygnay-LeDuc we stayed overnight with host families. This unique experience gave us the opportunity to know these families personally, become familiar with some of their culture and exchange unfor-getable experiences. The excellent food in France was an experience in itself. An entree, for example, might include jellied beef, chicken, ham or pork: poached or baked fish, stuffed tomatoes, sliced boiled eggs, soup, marinated tomatoes, artichokes or cucumbers. Veal, chicken, pork roast, beef and fish deliciously prepared often with superb sauces usually composed the main part of the meal along with ample wine. Bowls of fresh lettuce salad, French bread, fresh vegetables followed by an assortment of rich, creamy cheeses; fresh fruit or fruit compote, French pastries or parfait and coffee completed the m'eal. However, at Au Pied de Cochon (At the Foot of the Pig), an internally known restaurant, in Paris where French Onion Soup is featured topped with thick melted cheese, the soup and champagne was a satisfying meal in itself. Freshly prepared French fries were frequently served and French bread, always without butter, accompanied every meal. Every bit of the meat juices are soaked up with the bread. We visited many medieval castle-fortresses with moats, draw bridges, iron gates, thick stone walls and towers topped with battlements which were originally designed for the defense of the community. However, there were other castles built at great expense ornate and lavishly furnished for the pleasure of the nobility and the wealthy. Antiques? They were in the historic buildings as well as in the homes of our hosts’ families. Bob and I stayed one night in a 12 room sum- mer home of a Parisian family where heirlooms 200 years old were interspersed throughout. French provincial furniture, hand sewn tapestries, hand woven rugs, wooden carvings, exquisitely painted china, ancient clocks, pewter, copper pieces, paintings by the masters of the world, fine glassware, Ming dynasty Chinese pottery, and just “nicknacks” some dated to the 13th century were there for us to enjoy in castles, chateaus and antique shops. In the Palace of Versailles, the most beautiful of all in Europe, in the splendid Hall of Mirrors, President Woodrow Wilson signed th'e Peace Treaty in 1919 and President and Mrs. John Kennedy were lavishly entertained. From this spectacular room one can enjoy the meticulous and formal French-s t y I e gardens once a part of tlvs 6000 acre estate, now a national park. In this palace Marie Antoinette was married at 15 to Louis XVI and reigned until her death at the early age of 38 when she was beheaded during the French Revolution. For the concerts the men in the choir appeared in black tuxedos with white ruffled shirts while the women wore long black and white French designed dresses. All the performances were benefit concerts with the proceeds collected for the support of many worthy causes: such as, the repair or redecorating of a particular church, for children’s funds, for camp funds and on one occasion for providing help specifically for brain damaged accident victims. In appreciation, the French Government entertained us with an unforgettable dinner at Meillant Chateau, the private residence of the Marquis of Morlemart. Cocktails were provided in the garden with peacocks wandering about. The seven course dinner was served in the romantic hunting-typ? din;nR room with a blazing fire in the enormous Hermine relaxes for a moment in "Le Chateau De Bouges1 fireplace. Unlimited amount of the finest French wine and champagne were at hand. The entree ssrved on silver platters, artistically arranged, included crab meat on art'choke hearts, stuffed eggs, stuffed tomatoes with vegetable salad, shrimp and deliciously prepared fish. The main meal contained filet mignon, the finest of beef — so tender it melted in your mouth — buttered fresh green beans, a selection of several choice cheeses, rich ice cream and an assortment of delicate cookies and coffee. Another highlight of the trip was, of course, the two day visit of Lourdes at the foot of the Pyrenees Mts. At the 4:30 p.m. ‘‘service for the sick” in front of the famous grotto at least a thousand patients were lined up in long rows in wheel chairs and on carts with attendants and nurses everywhere helping when necessary. Many know their ailment is incurable, but the comfort they receive in actually being there at the sacred grotto is most meaningful to them and worth all the expense and effort. A placque nearby bears out this sentiment. The donor states that while his sight was not restored, far more important to him, his faith in God had been strengthened. The sacred grotto is inspiring with the statue of the Blessed Virgin located where she appeared before Ber- nadette eighteen times in 1858. The rock below is worn to a shine by the kisses and th'e touch of people over the years. A middle aged priest held his eye glasses in the trickle of water from the sacred rock presumably that his vision be improved. (To be continued.) No. 42, MAPLE HGTS., OHIO Hello ladies, hope you all had a nice summer. We had a very nice day for our basket Picnic on Juiy 20th at Bob and Carol Kastelic’s place (Naš mili dom!) I think we all had a nice time. We sang to the music of Lou Kastelic’s accoidion (that’s Toncka’s husband), especially our canaries, iviary Yemec anu /iiifi /.upanc. mu lucky winner of the day was Lou Kink. I he delicious pasay was donated by Mrs. Simončič, cheese and apple strudel, Ann Draganic, cheese strudel, Mary Ann Filips a cake. We sold all these too. Yours truiy donated some prizes. We had over 50 people there. Happy birthday to ail our Oct. gals. Glad to hear Betty Kosak is back at work. Also, Mary Filips — good to see you and Betty at the picnic. Mrs. Cer-cek, we hope you’re feeling better, too, and Mrs. Intihar. Our deepest sympathy to our recording secretary Millie Lipnos and her family on the loss of her husband, Stan. We was also the brother of our members Vin Stavec. Marge, Dolores and Helen Lipnos. Reminding everyone of our Bake Sale Oct. 13th on a Sat. morning. Please bring your goodies before 10 o’clock. Also, our meeting is Oct. 16th at 7:30 p.m. at the Slovenian Home. Europe news — Frances Tomsic was in Rome for the Dedication of Slovenicum also yours truly visited relatives in Škofja Loka and Loz, Slovenia and Karlovac and Zagreb, Croatia. Travels were fun and memorable. MARY LOU PRHNE Abortion Resolution Passed at Convention Delegates at ihe 16ch Tii-ennial National Convention of S.W.U. passed a resolution submitted by the Resolutions Committee condemning the liberal abortion legislation and asking that the U.S. government in the persons of the representatives and senators work rather toward an antiabortion constitutional amendment that would serve to educate Americans that abortion is wrong. At this time we recommend that branches and individual members send their legislators the lesolution for immediate consideration. A list of Senators’ names is listed here and Representatives names are available upon request from the secretary of the Resolutions Committee, Mrs. Olga Ancel, 1115 Frederick St., Joliet, III. The full text of the resolution was printed in the Minutes of the Convention, July-August issue of Zarja. SENATORS OF STATES IN WHICH ZVEZA IS LOCATED: CALIFORNIA MINNESOTA WASHINGTON Alan Cranston (D) Hubert H. Humphrey (D) Henry M. Jackson (D) John V. Tunney (D) Walter F. Mondale (D) Warren G. Magnuson (D) COLORADO MISSOURI WISCONSIN Floyd K. Haskell (D) ihomas F. Eagleton (D) Gaylord Nelson (D) Peter H. Dominick (R) Stuart Symington (D) William Proxmire (D) ILLINOIS NEW YORK WASHINGTON, DC Adlai E. Stevenson III (D) James L. Buckley (Cons R) Suggest write to the Charles H. Percy (R) Jacob R. Javits (R) Supreme Court INDIANA OHIO Correct Address: Birch Bayh (D) William B. Saxbe (R) The Honorable Vance Hartke (D) Robert Taft Jr. (R) U. S. Senate United States Capitol KANSAS OREGON Washington, D.C. Robert Dole (R) Mark 0. Hatfield (R) James B. Pearson (R) Robert W. Packwood (R) and The Honorable MICHIGAN PENNSYLVANIA House of Represent- Philip A. Hart (D) Richard S. Schweiker (R) atives Robert P. Griffin (R) Hugh Scott (R) United States Capitol Washington, D.C. “Grandma Smrekar’s Dining Room”, just off I 94 thru central Wisconsin carrys on the tradition of good, home cooking by second generation owners, John, and Emma Smrekar. H#§M Gi'Otic/nia Wh./ -SMREKAR S Hermine Prisland Dicke: 3717 Council Crest Madison, Wis. 53711 * Corinne and Lud Leskovar were delighted to knew ti.at the restaurant owners of GRANDMA SMREKAR’S DINING ROOM in Millston, Wisconsin, were indeed Slovenian. On their first visit, attracted by the name on the sign, Lud asked Mr. Smrekar, Jr., “Are you, per chance, Slovenian?" He replied jovially, "Mende ja!”. Since then the Leskovars have enjoyed many home cooked meals there as they travel to and from their vacation home in Webster, Wisconsin. Mr. John Smrekar Sr. from Novo Mesto, Slovenia, came to Oglesby in 109 where he worked in the coal mines and in 109 married Ančka Ster-nisha from Ljubljana. They, in 1916, settled on a 320 acre farm in the Millston area from which they retired in 1945 to move to the village where they purchased a small grocery store and a filling station. Two years later the grocery store was eniarged by a counter service coffee shop (4 stool coffee counter). Later, the Rest Best Motel was added nearby and operated by Mrs. Smrekar until her death. However, after seven years in the restaurant and service station business, their devoted son, John, and his lovely Slovak wife, Emma, took over the partenership. The coffee shop was enlarged to an attractively designed, air-conditioned dining room to seat 70 people. John and Emma are energetic, warm, enthusiastic and most hospitable people. They are proud of their thriving business and justifiably so. Emma does all the baking of cakes, cookies, pies and sweet rolls beginning at 6:30 every morning — 7 days a week. She uses many of Grandma Smrekar’s recipes as well as a number from our own cookbook, WOMAN’S GLORY, THE KITCHEN. Four cooks prepare the home made meals served daily from 7 A.M. to 10 P.M. Along with the many chores, John cuts all the meat having purchased the finest quality. It’s a real team effort and their devotion is reflected in the inviting and pleasant dining room with delicious food. The business is located near T o m a h, off I 94 on U. S. highway 12. Many Slovenians are amongst their clients. My husband and I had a delightful visit while en- joying good food and taking a few pictures. Grandma Smrekar died in 1963 and grandpa in 1968 at 87 years of age. Both enjoyed a meaningful and dedicated life. Their daughterin-law, Emma, is happy to share some of her recipes with you. At another time she will assemble a few of Grandma Smrekar’s recipes for Zarja. For Zarja, Mrs. Smrekar, Jr. shares the following recipes: BEEF VEGETABLE SOUP 1 to 2 pounds of soup bone or shorl ribs \ cup barley 1 cup diced carrots I cup diced onions I cup diced celery 1 cup diced potatoes Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon paprika (makes a nicer looking soup and colors the fat a golden color). Put soup bones or short ribs in a soup kettle and cover well with cold water — about 3 quarts. Bring to a boil and boil gently covered for one hour. Skim soup.. Take meat out, cut into small pieces and put back into the soup. Add the vegetables, bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes longer or until meat and vegetables are cooked. Mrs. Smrekar says: "Chicken bouillon is a delicious flavoring; try it in place of salt; and other vegetables can be substituted". MOCK LOBSTER Drop in salted boiling water frozen Pollock Fish and boil until flaky. Drain and serve with 2 wedges oi lemon and in small individual containers melted butter. Squeeze the lemon over fish and dip bite-size pieces with a fork into the melted butter. Delicious! Serve with creamed potatoes and salad. POTATO DUMPLINGS This recipe is excel,ent to use left over mashed potatoes. 1 cup cottage cheese (optional) 2 cups mashed potatoes 2 cups flour 2 eggs Vi pound butter, melted Salt, as desired Mix together into a stiff mixture. Have ready an 8 quart kettle half full of boiling water. Make dumplings by rolling a heaping tablespoon of the dough in the palm of your hands (a little flour on the hands will help against stickiness) and drop into the boiling water. Cover kettle slightly open and boil for J hour. Mrs. Smrekar: "This recipe was used by both my mother-in-law and myself; very good and very easy". Serve with sliced roasted meat and top all with meat drippings. POOR MAN’S PECAN PIE Prepare one pie crust. Mix together and pour into the pie shell the follow- ing: 1 cup dark corn syrup 1 cup sugar 1 cup quick cooking oatmeal 1 teaspoon pure vanilla 1 cup butter or margarine, melted 3 eggs, beaten Bake in moderate oven (350) for about 30 minutes. Mrs. Smrekar’s pie hints for a flakiei crust: 1. When making pie crust substitute 1 tablespoon lard for one tablespoon of the shortening. 2. Add £ teaspoon baking powder to the flour. 3. Bake at 400 degrees for the first 15 minutes then reduce heat to 350 degrees. SUGAR COOKIES “These perfect cookies are easy to prepare”. 3 *4 cups flour 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon baking soda i leaspoon sait j. cup butter i teaspoon vanilla Mix all ingieoieiius nke a p.e crusi. In a separate bowl beat 3 eggs until light and fluny. braouany aad 1 cup sugar. Add egg and sugar mixture to the flour mixture. On fioured pastry clotii or bread board ro.l out gentiy on tho thicker side (not too thin) and cut with cookie cutter. On greased cookic sheet, bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes. Do not over bake. Remove as soon as edges show a light brown color. Always — good cooking Fondly, HERMINE No. 46, ST. LOUIS, MO. Our next meeting will be on November 11 at my home, I hope we will have a large attendance to make arrangements for our Christmas party. I hope everyone had a wonderful summer. Ann Johnson, get well quick. This is not your life style so take care. Mrs. Dolenz is doing well recuperating from her iecent surgery. We all hope Mr. & Mrs. Lousha are doing well after being attacked in their home; it was a tragic experience. Remember all our sick members in your prayers. Congratulations to our new member Josephine Ancel. Miss Helen Skoff is due to be home from Africa to visit her parents; have a wonderful time. Best wishes to all. JO PREBIL, -Rec. Sec’y No. 55, GIRARD, OHIO The summer months have gone by so fast as well as vacation time for many of us. It dcecn't seem possible that fall weather is just around the corner. Many interesting things have taken place during the past few months. Bursting with pride and joy is Mary Kristin who became a grandma for the second time as daughter, Joan Twaddle was blessed with a bouncing baby boy. Joan and her husband and their other son reside in New Jersey. Mary and Frank Macek became great grandparents again as their granddaughter, Marcia S p a n o welcomed another darling boy. It is also their second. A christening was held at the home of the great grandparents with a large group of friends and relatives attending. The aunt and uncle of the baby, Cindy and John Majovsky, were the god parents. Wedding bells rang for Pat Kren and Rich Harper. A reception was held at the home of Pat's mother and dad, Sophie and Tony Kren. A very large group of friends and relatives were on hand to wish the couple congratulations. Just recently, Pat and Rich moved from their apartment in Akron, Ohio to their new home in Denver, Colorado as his job with the Ohio Bell Telephone Co. transferred him to the west at his equest. Among our vacationers that visited friends and relatives in Slovenia were Tony and Sophie Kren and Mary Svesko. My husband and I had the pleasure of spending our vacation at Niagara Falls, Canada, also my daughter Barbara Popovich and husband, John and family enjoyed their trip to Canada. Betty and John Majovsky, Marge and Harry Glavan, spent a few weeks in North Carolina. Hope everyone else had a wonderful summer. See you all at the next meetings. FRANCES HRIBAR No. 56, HIBBING, MINN. Wherever has the time gone? All of a sudden we notice that the flowers begin to look old, droopy and faded. The leaves turn color as if overnight, and as much as we love the autumn foliage, it does remind us that soon the trees will be bare and another summer has passed. It reminds us that our fall chores — predominently canning — must be completed soon — as the days do pass quickly with no time to be wasted. After our canning is neatly stashed away we look forward to the enjoyment of our regular S.W.U. monthly meetings. No meetings were held since Our Mother’s Recognition party held in May. Consequently, we had a very large attendance at our first fall meeting held on Sept. 11th, at Assumption Hall. Every smiling, tanned face, seemed so happy to be here, and meet with other sister members. Our meeting was opened with prayer lead by Pres. Rose Maras, after which regular business was transacted. Our sympathy and prayers were extended to sister-members, the Mmes. Skorshak Buchar, Hattam, Homa, Malkovich, and Staudohar, on the loss of their loved ones during the summer months. Cards, expressing their grateful appreciation for the many kindnesses and prayers were read by Sec. Meadows, and recognized. Our thoughts and best wishes are with Katherine DePetro who is confined to the local hospital, and to our regular reporter, Mary Bill who is seriously ill at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, Minn. We pray that their recovery will be soon and complete. Pres. Maras, who was our delegate to the national convention in Chicago gave us a very colorful and descriptive report on the hi-lights of the convention. If the forthcoming tour to Ljubljana had not been so prominent at that particular time, it is believed more of our members would have attended this convention. Speaking of the European tour, four of our members, the Mmes. Phillipich, Satovich, Putzel and Skorich, joined the group on this very memorable and impressive tour visiting countries from whence their old loved ones had came — and for some, their own birthplace. How wonderful that this was made possible. We hope that more members will have such an opportunity in the future. Sec. Meadows gave us a run-down on events in the forthcoming Minn. Day State Convention to be held in Chisholm on Sept. 16th. Many members were interested with about 45 members who had already purchased banquet tockets. As we look forward to meeting with many of our out-of-town friends, we know it will be a wonderful and memorable occasion. Our gracious hostesses for this meeting, the Mmes. Mary Drobnick, Eva Hanegman, Mary Putzel and Katherine Marino, served a lovely lunch consisting of delicious home made pastries. And — wouldn’t you know it? — our gracious Mother-of-the-year, Mary Putzel, true to her generous reputation, did bring us an extra treat! Great big delicious Melt-in-your-mouth, sugared Pohanje! She must have found the cutter somewhere on her tour of Yugoslavia, because I am sure she would never find one so large in Minnesota! Our local S.W.U. season has started. We look forward to many more such enjoyable meetings. Best wishes to all our friends in S.W.U. A. SELVO, Act. Reporter No. 73, WARRENSVILLE, HGTS., O. We are still in the process of saving Betty Crocker coupons (from box tops) for the Hattie Larlham Home for the badly retarded and physically handicapped youngsters. We would also like to advise our “inactive” members that we are also gathering any “white elephant’’ or “rummage” articles they no longer have any use for, to be sold in the “Nearly New Shop” run by a Ladies Guild and located in the home. Our project of collecting coupons from newspapers, magazines or those sent to the home, is still in effect, and these coupons can be for food, drugs, and other sundries. These coupons can be past their due date, as well as those still active. These coupons are given to the Ladies Altar and Rosary Society of St. Leo’s Church in Cleveland, and when a large amount is gathered they are taken in bulk by one of the members of this society who has relatives living in Bellevue, Pennsylvania, and presented to the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. Whatever remuneration these Nuns receive from the coupons goes toward the care, medical and medication needs, of the ill, disabled as well as aged Nuns. Another project of this branch, is the saving of "cancelled stamps” for the Little Flower Missions, and the monies from same is given to the Jfesuit Missions in Patna, India, to fund scholarships for Indian students studying to be priests. So for those members of our branch who are inactive, as well as any other members of any other branch who by chance should read my article, and would like to participate in our projects, please send coupons and cancelled stamps to me — Mrs.. Mildred D. Roberts, 4880 Green Rd., Warrens-ville Heights, Ohio (44128). This charitable work can be done from one’s own home, by even the sick and elderly, with the blessings and prayers of the Sisters of the Holy Family as well as the Jesuit Fathers. Sorry to hear that Louis Walters, husband of our Treasurer, Agnes, and David Liska, son of member, Elsie Liska were hospitalized recently, but at last reports were coming along splendidly on their way to recovery. At this writing, Mr. Edward Goga, husband of member, Sophia is hospitalized, and our prayers are for his speedy conva-lesence. Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Travnik, Jr. upon the birth of their first child, a baby girl — Jennifer Lynn born May 29th, also to grandparents Joseph and Frances Travnik, Sr. Our best wishes to grand-daughter Amy Schlemmer, grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Louis Walters, who on July 14th was united in marriage at St„ Ann’s Church to Mr. Timothy Steich. Amy is a graduate of Kent University and Timothy, a John Carroll graduate., MILDRED D. ROBERTS, Reporting Secretary No. 77, N. S., PITTSBURGH, PA. October 10th! October 10th! That will be our first meeting after our summer vacation. Please, do try to attend. We were disappointed on June 13th; we officers and a few members were the only ones who showed up at St. Mary’s Lyceum, 910 Chestnut St. Did everyone forget? This month’s meeting will be followed by our favorite penny game, also plans for our Big Game Night on November 14th will be made at the meeting. Remember all our deceased members and our III members in your prayers. Hope each and every one of you and your families had a nice summer! Please don’t forget October 10th! BETTY ANN MURPHEY, President No. 86, NASHWAUK, MINN. Our branch met on Aug. 28th with a good turnout. Two new social members joined us; Hazel Smith and Frances Martin. Welcome girls, we’re happy to have you with us. We made plans to have a pot luck supper at our Sept. meeting. Some of the members bought tickets for the Minnesota State Convention at Chisholm at St. Joseph's social hall. Cards were played after the business session with prizes going to Anne Maurin in Canasta and Christine Meyer in Bridge. Yours truly took home the draw prize. We hope to have a good turnout again next month and extend a cordial invitation to all members. Your reporter, ANNE MAZAR No. 95, So. CHICAGO, ILL. While vacationing I would like to wish the following members a Happy Birthday in October: Evelyn Driscoll, Marie Grankowski, Mildred James, Mary Kovacevich, Phlylis Perko, Katherine Rajcich, Francis Zburin, Marge Pavletich, Jean Serafin Mary Kresich, Marie Maras and Rose Mary Dichele. OUR CONDOLENCES to Eva Cora on the loss of her beloved mother Matilda (Melvan) Kordun, she will be remembered as a kind and gentle lady in her personal life who was my friend. ANN NELSEN The passing of Ann Nelen to her eternal reward brought a severe and heavy loss to our branch and particularly to our ladies. She was one of our most beloved members. Ann was a soft spoken, most gentle lady, the kind you just don’t find around much more. Among our most cherished memories are of her attending our meetings with meticulous regularity and the room mirroring her warm personality. Ann was never too busy to sit and chat or reminisce, she always shared her friendship, her kindness and above all her generousity and loyalty to our branch. Few woman have con-mouiea so mucn anti she deserves our respect. r.er loving daughter, husband and I'amily were aiways at her side and mey will carry on; I know that her daughter will carry on in the tradition she taught her so well. She will be missed by all who knew her. The members and officers join me in extending to the bereaved our deepest sympathy, and to Ann, we fondly say farewell! HELEN MAZAR Helen Mazar, 71, beloved wife of the late Nicholas, devoted mother of Helen A. Shermack, Violet Trkula, Zita Aufderbeck, Irene Kavois and Josephine Brown, grandmother of four passed to her eternal reward. Her residence was in Worth, III. in the home of her daughter, Helen. She was a pioneer member and her illness left her partially incapacitated. Wake was held in Schmaedeke Funeral Home, followed by funeral mass on July 18, in Our Lady of the Ridge Church. We ask your prayers for Mrs. Mazar who was interested in our branch but also inspired many other members to join our branch. I am sure, if anyone deserved a reward beyond this world Helen Mazar deserves it fully. We join in extending to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy. MILDRED JAMES cJJržairne predsednice Zadnja konvencija je ustoličila štiri nove državne predsednice, ki so: OLGA MESOJEDEC, predsednica za državo Colorado, Kansas in Misouri je bivša predsednica in 31 let članica podružnice št. 3 v Pueblo. Nadomestuje Ano Pachak, ki je ta odbor požrtovalno vodila 24 let, poleg tega pa svoji podružnici predsedovala 26 let. Koliko dela je v teh letih izvršila! Pridobila je 267 novih članic ter razprodala na tisoče kuharskih knjig. ANNA TRONTEL, predsednica za državo Pennsylvania, New York in District of Columbia je od leta 1950 predsednica pod. št. 26 v Pittsburghu. Je poznana in spoštovana društvena delavka ter vodi svojo podružnico, da je “luštno” na sejah. Nasledila je Mary Tomsic, ki je odbor državne predsednice po materinsko vodila 27 le* ter je predsednica pod. št. 71 v Strabane od leta 1940, Usta-ncvila je podružnico št. 106 v Meadowlands z 25 članicami. ANGELINE KARISH, predsednica za državo Minnesota je 37 let odbornica podružnice št. 39 v Biwabiku. Je znana po Železnem okrožju ter ima dobro voljo za društveno delo, kar je lepa lastnost. Bivša državna predsednica Barbara Rosandich je to mesto zavzemala 15 let, zadnja konvencija pa ji je poverila mesto glavne nadzornice. V članskih kampanjah je vpisala 191 novih članic. SOPHIE MAGAYNA, nova predsednica za Ohio in Michigan je tajnica pod. št.. 10 v CeveVndu. Na konvenciji je dobro vodila slovenski zapisnik. Jte energična, vesele narave in bo verjetno dobra del?vka. Mary Bostian, s^dajna glavna predsednica, je bila državna predsednica 9 let in je v tem času pridobila 60 novih članic. ROSE KRAEMER, tajnica pod. št. 43 v Milwaukee je državna predsednica za Wisconsin od leta 1958. V vsaki kampanji se zelo dobro izkaže. Skupno je pridobila 230 novih članic. ANNA LUSTIG je državna predsednica za Illinois in Indiana od leta 1970. Tudi ona je v članskih kampanjah aktivna. Svoji podružnici št. 16 v South Chicagu je pridobila 81 novih članic. ROSE SCOFF, predsednica podružnice št. 13 v San Franciscu zastopa d?l'Pi 7?n?d od Irta 1958. V nien delokrog spadajo podružnice v Californiji, Oregonu in Washing-tonu. Zvezi je pridobila 49 novih članic. Iz gornjega poročila je razvidno, da ima Zveza zelo aktivne državne predsednice. Ponosne smo nanje! Vsem želimo mnogo uspeha v njih delokrogu, onim pa, ki so se iz urada poslovile, se iskreno zahvalimo za njih trud in delo! Enkrat pozneje bom vsako državno predsednico posebej predstavila ter označila njeno življenje. Spomini V Sheboyganu zelo pogrešamo vlak, ki ga je ustavila The Chicago Northwestern družba. Navezani smo na bus, ki je večkrat prenapolnjen in tudi vožnja ni tako udobna kot na vlaku zato se mi večkrat vrine spomin na mojo prvo potovanje po ameriški železnici. V newjorško pristanišče smo leta 1906 naseljenci prispel; ob desetih zvečer. Ker je bilo prepozno za izkrcanje smo na ladji ostali čez noč. Na krovu smo zvedavo opa- zovali razsvetljeni New York, češ, to je torej tista bajna Amerika, ki bo naša domovina za par let. Nihče namreč ni imel namena tukaj dolgo ostati. Le denarja smo hotel) prislužiti potem pa hajdi nazaj domov v lepo Slovenijo in pod rodni krov. Kar naenkrat mojo pozornost vzbudi velik električni napis v zraku, PENN — SYLVAN IA R. R. Napis me je močno zanimal. Prvi slog PEN N sem kar preskočila, a SYLVANIA, mar ni to čisto slovenska beseda kot na primer Slovenija? In zakaj je bil tisti napis v zraku me je skrbelo. Odkoder sem jaz prišla niti slišali nismo o kakih električnih zračnih napisih, kaj še le videli jih. Radovedna, kot sem še danes, sem blizu stoječega rojaka, ki je že v tretje potoval v Ameriko, lepo vprašala, če on ve kaj tisti napis pove, ali bi beseda Sylvania morda v angleščini pomenila SLOVENIJA in kaj pomeni PENN? Prijazni rojak, ki je razumel nekaj angleščine, se je hotel z mojo domišljijo pozabavati ter mi je dotični napis razložil takole: “Vidiš, Micka, tisti napis, ki tako lepo v zraku žari pozdravlja nas! PENN pomeni — dobrodošli — Sylvania pa pomeni Slovenci. Torej: DOBRODOŠLI SLOVENCI! Sur! To je napisano nam v pozdrav, ki prihajamo s to ladjo v Ameriko Ju bet, Amerikanci so prijazni ljudje!” Kmalu bi od začudenja pozabila usta zapreti. Moji sopotnici Pepci Zadnik, poročeni Speck, živeči v St. Louisu, kjer so njene hčerke voditeljice tamošnje Zvezine podružnice, sem hitela praviti: “Vidiš, Pepca, kako smo Slovenci imenitni! Kar v luft so Amerikanci zapisali, da bi mi videli kako zelo smo dobrodošli. Ne bo nam slabo v Ameriki ne!" Da bi se rojak z menoj šalil mi še na misel ni prišlo. Kako bi naj drugače prišel tisti, po moji sodbi čisto slovenski napis v zrak, če ne nam v pozdrav. Iz New Yorka v Chicago smo se potem 3 dni vozili na Pennsilvania vlaku in se mi je ves čas zdelo kot da se vozim s prijateljem. Kar se mi je ob prihodu v Ameriko posebno dopadlo je bilo to, da so delavci vživali vse drugačno spoštovanje kot v stari domovini. Nihče jih ni zaničeval, nihče preziral, imeli so povsod prost vstop, čudno se mi je tudi zdelo, da so delali ljudje, ki jim ni bilo do zaslužka, ker so imeli dovolj denarja. Prijetno me je presenetil jutrajni pozdrav ravnatelja tovarne. V stari domovini so morali delavci prvi pozdraviti, največkrat s ponižnim poklonom in s klobukom v roki. V uradih so podrejeni morali čakati ure in ure, da se je višjepostavljenim vzljubilo jih sprejeti. V Ameriki nisem videla razlike. Kdor je prišel prej je bil prej postrežen ne-glede na njegov stan. In ravnatelj velike tovarne je mene, uslužbenko, pozdravil prvi. Takoj sem to novico sporočila domov. Z Ameriko je več stvari narobe, zlasti sedajne čase, vkljub vsemu moramo priznati, da od svojega zaslužka dobro živimo ter si lahko privoščimo marsikako udobnost, kar bi v rodni domovini ne mogli. Turisti v Sloveniji Letos je Slovenija imela mnogo obiskovalcev iz vsega sveta. Neki časopis poroča, da so najbolj zahtevni Nemci, ki mislijo, da vsak otrok že ob rojstvu zna nemško špraho. Razočarani so, ko ljudje drug jezik govorijo. Angleži so najslabši v zgodovini. Ljubljano imajo za Prago ter vprašujejo kje so Hradžani. Najtežje je s tistimi, ki so se priučili le nekaj slovenskih besedi. 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