PUEBLO'S
GOLDEN
JUBILEE
The 50th anniversary of |®r- 3, Pueblo, Colorado was held Oct. 31st, 1976 with a gala party attended by officers, members and friends. On the top cover Photo, we see some of crowd and at the main table, from left, Br. 3 officers and guests: Dorothy Meister, France Skull, Mary Bozaich, Anna Pa-chak, Hon. State Pres.
Colorado-Kansas-Missou-r'I Fr. Claude Robertz, Fr. Blaine Bebble, Mamie Pu-^el at the microphone; Abbot Bonaventure Bandi, Marvin Kapushin, Ma-Guzzol, Frances Simo-n'ch, State Pres, and 01-Mesojedic who former-'y held that post.
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The lower photo was j-aken of the charter mem-“fs and officers: Frances Sirnonich, secretary of Br. |> Mamie Pugel, Frances *kul|, organizer Mary Bo-[aich, Anna Pachak, Mary u*zol, and Olga Mesoje-ec.
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ZARJA-DAWN
URADNO GLASILO SLOVENSKE ŽENSKE ZVEZE
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION SLOVENIAN WOMEN'S UNION
ZARJA - THE DAWN
NO. 1	JANUARY,	1977	VOLUME	49
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN JANUARY ...
NATIONAL OFFICER:
Jan. 6 — Irene Odorizzi, Cultural Heritage Officer, Reston, Va.
PRESIDENTS:
Jan. 2 — Kay Y'Uratovac, Br. 73, Warrensville Hgts., 0. Jan. 6 —■ Frances Meglen, Br. 89, Oglesby, HI.
Jan. 13 — Mary Stephenson, Br. 27, N. Braddock, Pa. Jan. 25'	—	Agnes Jancar, Br. 40, Lorain, Ohio
Jan. 27	—	Mary	Polajner, Br. 4,	Oregon City,	Ore.
SECRETARIES:
Jan. 1 — Josephine Gostisha. Br. 7, Forest City, Pa. Jan. 5 — Mary Jakovich, Br. 28, Calumet, Mich.
Jan. 12 — Mary Krall, Br. 37, Greaney, Minn.
Jan. 14 — Virginia Zevkovich, Br. 57, Niles, Ohio Jan. 18 — Mitzi Swaggard, Br. 6, Barberton, Ohio Jan. 18	—	Mary	Kristin, Br. 55,	Girard, Ohio
Jan. 24	—	Mary	Slaney, Br. 26,	Pittsburgh, Pa.
Jan. 26 — Mary Gerkman, Br. 4, Oregon City, Ore.
Jan. 19 — Gabriele Lustig, Br. 22, Bradley, III.
MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY
We hope a 14 ”’t frier's will attend:
GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATION BR. 10, CLEVELAND, O.
SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 1977
HoJy Mass at St. Mary’s Church at 10:30 a.m. and Banquet at 4 p.m.
S.N.D. Holmes Ave., Col'linwood.
SOPHIE MAGAYNA, State Pres.
DATE SET FOR BOWLING TOl'IINEY
The Next Midwest Bowling Tourney Date: March 26 & 27th, 1977.
Place: Townhall Bowl, 5025 W. 25th St. Cicero, III. The hosteses will be Br. 2 Chicago. All interested in bowling in this tourney please contact me at (312) 484-5573 or write me at 3731 Home Avenue, Berwyn, III., 60402. The entries will be in the mail in January. Room reservations can be made by calling:
Midway Exit Inn 5801 S. Cicero Ave., Chicago Single room —	$14.80	Tax	Included
Twin beds	16.85
4 in a room	20.85
Chicagoland Motel 7225 Ogden Avenue, Lyons III.
Single room	16.00	Tax	Included
Double room	18.00
4 in room	22.00
Each motel is approximately I mile from the bowling alleys.	LIL	PUTZELL	Sec’y
SLOVENIAN LANGUAGE MANUAL (UČBENIK SLOVENSKEGA JEZIKA)
Learn the Slovenian language easily and quickly with this new and complete textbook. Send your order with $7.00 remtttance per book to: SLOVENIAN RESEARCH CENTER OF AMERICA 29227 EDDY ROAD, WILLOUGHBY HILLS OHIO 44092
STEIERMARK RECORDS ANNOUNCES NEWEST RELEASE
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Volume IV (SR-105) "SLAVIJA": This brilliant new ) Recording contains the most unique collection of Slavic favorites to be recorded on a single Album. Feature* beautiful vorals in both Slovenian & Croatian. Happy Polkas & Waltzes from Slovenia, Bohemia & Poland,
■ beautiful folk & love songs from Croatia & Dalmatia on the Adriatic Coast of Jugoslavia. Features three new selections from Slovenia. Tamburiza is also featured on the Croatian/Dalmatian songs with the traditional accordions of "The Steiermark Band".
OTHER ALBUMS IN OUR “INTERNATIONAL ETHNIC SERIES”
Volume I (SR-101) "SLOVENIAN ECHOES": A collection of the all-time favorite Polkas & Waltzes from ■ Slovenia.
Volume II (SR-103) "A BAVARIAN MUSIK-FEST": A collection of old Bavarian & Austrian favorites. Features vocals in German with a yodel Landler from Austria.
Volume III (SR-104) "RETURN TO SCANDIA": A collection of old favorite Polkas, Waltzes, Schottisches & Hambos from Scandinavia. Happy music from "The Land Of The Midnight Sun".
Albums are also available in 8 Tracks Tapes. All recordings are in "Full-Range" Stereo. Albums are $5.50 land Tapes are $6.50 ea. postpaid. Catalog available listing all recordings by "The Steiermark Band". Send Check or Money Order. Please order by Serial number. Order yours today from:
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NEW HOME OFFICE ADDRESS:
The Slovenian Women's Union new Home Office i s located at 431 N. Chicago, St. Joliet, III. 60432. All correspondence should be directed to the National Secretary,	Iga Ancel at this address. The material for ZARJA,
Changes of Address, etc. are to be sent to the Editor, M ts. Corlnne Leskovar, at 2032 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago, III.
60608.	L?
BARAGA 109th ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATED THIS MONTH
All Chicago area residents interested in the Bishop Baraga Cause are invited to attend tha 1977 commemorative mass on Sunday, January 30, in St. Stephen’s Church, 1852 W. ■22nd Place, Chicago.
The annual meeting of the Chicago Area Chapter of the Bishop Baraga Association will follow the 10 a.m. Slovenian mass in the same- church hall where the national association was started in 1930.
Rev. Athanasius Lovrenčič, the new national president of the Bishop Baraga Association, has been invited to present plains for the 1977 Baraga °ay on September 4th in Lemont.
Bishop Baraga, the Slovenian American candidate for sainthood, died Jan. 19, 1868, after 37 years of heroic work among the Indians and early immigrants.
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The above was the last press release sent to us by Fred Orehek, president of the Chicago Chapter of the Baraga Association who passed away suddenly Dec. ,22nd as this issue was going to press. Fred will missed by many, epecially Chica-go-area Baragans and all of us who worked with him for the Slovenian community. May God grant his noble soul eternal rest.
Slovenian Radio Folk Dancers of Chicago at the Crypt of Bishop Frederic Baraga in St. Peter's Cathedral at Marquette, Michigan where they laid a wreath of Slovenian red carnations cn Baraga Sunday last August. From left: Lilly Marcic, bud Leskovar, Jr., Cynthia Kranjec and Vinko Rigler. This month is the annlverccry of the passing of this great American-Slovenian Missionary Bishop whose canonization cause is prayed by Slovenians all over the world.
JANUARY, 1977 * Mary Bostian
Holidays are over for now and I am hoping all had a very ipleasent Christmas and New Years Eve. Now we w* start a new leaf. My wish is for best success and progress we have ever had. Let us all try hard to make this Possible, and have 1977 bring a fulfillment of our fondest hopes and dreams and may the Good Lord bestow-upon us countless blessings all the year through.
May I take this opportunity to thank all out-going officers of branches on behalf of all the National Officers and yours truly for their fine work during the past.
Hope that you continue attending the branch meetings end help the new officers to get started. This does not mean that it’s a must for an officer to give up her 'Post if ghe doesn't wish to; except where there are rules governing your branch. It is an honor if an officer is
sustaired.
I hope all know the key to progress by now and niake it work. The key is MEMBERSHIP! Help your branch to grow and if it’s Nor-Active, do something and wake it iuip!
Don't forget the cook book "The Woman’s Gtory”. There are still many on hand. Nov. 21 the Dawn Choral had their Concert. It was a large atte-ndence and they surely do a marvelous job. Their director is Mr. F. Zupan, who is a fine person and is liked by all. I aim very proud of our group and I wish them a lot of luck and success that they keep up with their beautiful voices.
My special comiplimente to the President of Dawn
Choral Group, Pauline Krall, who works so hard to arrange end seeing that the group is making progress.
I want to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Lud Leskovar on their big Slovenian Day Festival Oct. 23-1976.
I aim sure it was a great success.
We all send our best wishes to o>ur Honorary President, Mrs. Marie Prisland and hope she will soon be good as new!
Dec. 4th. The children of Cleveland Combined Branches had a lovely Christmas party They played games end enjoyed the dancers who were there to entertain plus Santa Claus of course with gifts for the children. Afterwards they were treated with refreshments which they enjoyed with every thing else.
I was also to another party which The Baton Twirlers had early in December and I was really surprised when the older girls prepared the luncheon and the whole party! They also made a souvenir for each of us. These children really do a wonderful job.
Dec. 19th was a big day for Br. 2 when they celebrated their 50th anniversary. I wish them success which I know they will have with their hard working members and enjoy doing whatever for their branch.
Next month is Valentine’s day on the 14th. and there will be many Valentine parties. 'I wish you all happiness and an enjoyable evening.
My best wishes to all and may God bless you all and keep you well.
Rev. Claude Okorn, O.F.M.:
The big difference
There are all kinds of people. There is little difference in people but that little difference makes a big difference. The Hittle diference 'in people is their attitude. The big difference is whether this difference is positive or negative.
The stories from daily life are the best illustration for it. This difference is very well illustrated in the story of a young bride from the east who during World War II followed her husband to an army camp on the edge of the desert in California. Living conditions were primitive at best and he had advised her against it, but she wanted to tbe with him.
The cni'y -housing they could find was a rundown shack near an Indian villa'ge. The heat was unbearable in the daytime, it was 115 degrees in the shade. The wind blew constantly, spreading dust and sand all over everything. The days were long, dragging and boring. Her only neighbors were Indians, none of whom spoke English. They were very uncommunicative as she was.
When her hiusiband was ordered farther into the desert for two weeks of maneuvers, loneliness and wretched living conditions got the best of her. She wrote to her mother that she was coming home. She just oculd not
take all this terrible living any more. In a short time she
received a reply which Ino'uded these two lines: "Two men locked out from prison bars, one saw mud, the other, stars. S'he read the lines over and over and began to feel ashamed of herself. And she really did not want to leave her husband. All right, she would look for the stars.
In . the following days She got out to make friends with the Indians. She asked them to teach her weaving and pottery. At first they were distant but as soon as they sensed her interest was gemuine they returned her friendship. She became fascinated with their culture, history, everything aibout them.
She began to study ttie desert as well and soon It too changed from a desolate, forbidding place to a marvelous thing of beauty. She had her mother send her books. She studied the forms of cacti, the yuccas and the Joshua trees. She collected sea shells that had been left there millions of years ago when the sands had been an ocean floor. Later she became such an expert on the area that she wrote a book about it.
What had changed? Not the desert, not the Indians. Simply by changing her own attitude she had transformed a miserable experience into a highly rewarding cne.
This shou?d be our outlook into the new year. The whole world could loo.k different. The world of difference is our attitude.
ACTIVITIES
No. 1, SHEBOYGAN, WIS.
Happy New Year to everyone. May you enjoy happiness, peace and prosperity through the coming year.
The November meeting was well attended.
A report was given by Mrs. Marie Prisland and Mrs. Anne Modiz on the 50th anriversary dinner and State Convention and rhanks were given to all who helped make this occasion a memorable one. We thank all the members who attended our celebration from Branches, 2, 12, 16, 17, 20, 43 and 102.
It was voted on to make a donation to the Wisconsin Lung Association for Christmas Seals.
The afghan project took place and Mrs. Mary Podržaj was the lucky winner.
Belated condolences to Mrs. Rose Carek upon the passing of her son. Our sympathy to her and family.
Our constant prayers to the sick members.
We will dispense with our January meeting.
MARGARET FISHER
Secretary
No. 12, MILWAUKEE, WIS.
November meeting certainly was well-attended and most of the regulars were all present which helped get a lot of the forthcoming business settled.
The meeting started with prayer as usual and communications were read. Then we went on to committee reports, new business and then to the 1977 State Convention date and hall arrangement. We have a very promising and cooperative working group headed by Frances Plesko with the usual steady volunteers, Staviia Do-bersek, the twins, Jo Wilhelm and Anne Meier, Mary Starich (as well as the help of their husbands) Sophie Stampfel, Evelyn Laurich, Olga Fredericks and yours truly. We should have a very reliab'e and dedicated group. Christine Bojance is another volunteer — she never fails to show her dedication.
It surely is a great pleasure to know they are all such hard working members which helps to have a very interesting as well as productive committee. We were able to spend more time enjoying the Thanksgiving lunch dented by Mrs. Pipan, Mrs. Plesko (birthday girl, who made flancate), Mrs. Urankar. Mrs. Brekkan, Mrs. Laurich, Olga Fredericks, Sophie Stampfel, Christine Bojance and cash donations from Mrs. Ceraj, Mrs. Ai'ipner, Mrs. Skusek, Mrs. J. Perko and Gertie Schunk for which we are all grateful as it helps to cover expenses. As usual, the "twins”, Jo and Anne always have the tables set up beautifully with appropriate decorations. Lucky we are to have these artistic girls!
Wine was enjoyed through Stavia’s “big heart" as well as prizes and the attendance prize was finally won. We will now start all over again. All this you miss by not being present each
meeting, ladies, as we have very generous donors for the prizes.
It was decided to bring a dollar gift for the Dec. meeting and again the luncheon donations were to be great for the Christmas party, so we do hope that you were there to help select your officers as well as any new proposals for the good of the organization.
The members were all so well satisfied that they hated to break-up the party. We ended quite a bit later than usual.
See you all next month and wishes to all for a Happy, Prosperous New Year.
MARY DEZMAN
No. 14, EUCLID, OHIO
Our December meeting was well-attended even though it was a very-cold and icy night. After all current reports and minuites were read and approved we proceeded to have our election of officers. The members ell voted to keep the same officers for 1977 that we had in 1976-the only exceptions are that Sargent-at-arms, Frieda Miller and our Recording Secretary, Antoinette Zabukovec will also report in Slovenian for the year 1977.
President, Pauline Krall received phone calls from our members, namely, Mary Kusar, Josephine Čebulj and Rose Klemenčič extending all the members Happy Holiday greetings since the weather was so bad and they weren't able to come to the meeting.
On the sick list are Mary Mullec and Anna Kuhar from Arrowhead
who had surgery and is in Euclid-General Hospital. We wish them a speedy recovery our prayers and thoughts are with them.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Auddie Humphreys and other members of the Kozelj family on the loss of their mother. May she rest in peace.
There were three new members initiated: Josephine Klavora, Vera JelcTcic. and Marinka Stimpel. Welcome ladies! We hope you will enjoy our activities and hope to see you at our meetings.
Congratulations to Molly Legat who was selected to be our Mother-
oi-	the-Year 19771 Mrs. Legat is well-deserving of the honor since she is one of ou.r charter members and a very hard worker for our branch in all the years she is a member. The meeting was closed with prayer and then we proceeded to enjoy ourselves with the Christmas Party. Instead of exchanging gifts, donations were accepted for worthy causes such as Mary Mavec School of Opportunity and Holy Family Cancer Home. Our luncheon was fried chicken, potatoes or baked beans and plenty of delicious pastries. As usual our excellent kitchen committee did a great job in serving the food and making sure everyone had enough to eat and drink.
Hope everyone had a Happy Christmas and I wish you all the besit of everything in the New Year.
ANTOINETTE ZABUKOVEC.
Reporter
NO. 16, SOUTH CHICAGO, ILL.
We were very happy to have a good turnout of 45 ladies for our November meeting since election of officers was held. Helen Gormiok conducted the meeting in the obsence of Jean Bukvioh who has been ‘i»M. Marge Prebil, a very capable and active member, was elected to be president. The fo'Mowing officers retained their positions: Helen Gornick, Vice-President; G'-adys Buck, Secretary; Anna Buck, Treasurer; and PhyWs Perko, Recording Secretary. Anne Ksiazek and Alvina Sreboth are o>ur new Auditors and Marge Spretnjak remains as Reporter. Desa Peirce conveyed a message to us from Jean with her best wishes and hopes that we will continue to oarry on the customs and activities 'we have practiced in the past. Father Okom attended o>ur meeting and was gratified to see we were able to quickly complete our business at hand.
Mary Rago was chosen to be our Mother of the Year. She is a mother °f 3 and grandmother of 2, all mem-
bers of Branch No. 16.
Letters were read from Jane Kaplan, President of the National Youth Board, to promote membership among our young people, and from Irene Odorizzi cn Cultural Heritage. Discussion followed.
It was voted to give our annual Christmas donation to St. George’s Chiuroh. A date was set for our annual games party. It 'is to be held on Sunday, March 27th. Now that the Christmas rush is over, start thinking of prizes you may like to donate. Hand-crafted articles are always so very much appreciated.
Marge Vrhovnik travels far to attend our meetings. She brought us news that Jennie Andateek, formerly member of Branch No. 72, had an operation and was convalescing at Silver Cross Hospital., Others on our sick list are Josephine Krai, who has unde rgcne two operations since October, Mary Brozovich, Jean Bukvieh, Mary Borota and Josephine Schmalz. Our best wishes for their improved health.
Our meeting ended with a social hour. Emma Krai and Anne Ksiazek received the Sunshine gifts. Happy Birthday was sung to Tina Martin, Katie Tri'Mer, Emma Kra'l, Jean Franko and Lema Kafka. Thank you ladies for the refxehments.
Mary Dreshar, formerly member of Branch No. 72, died in November. Marge Prebil, Anna Lustig, Josephine Blasovich and Gladys Buck prayed the Rosary at her Wake. Our sincere condolence«.
MARGE SPRETNJAK,
Reporter
No. 19, EVELETH, MINN.
We elected new officers at our Banquet Meeting on Nov. 7th at the Holiday Inn at Eveileth. New Officers are:	Olga Kluser, President; Mitza
Isiaackson, Vice-President, Angeline Sterle, Treasurer, Pauline Turnbull, Secretary and Recording Secretary, Theresa Simetkosky and Katherine PoWack, Auditors.
Entertainment was supplied by Tony Menart who payed his accordion and Frank Mihelich and daughters Vita Lanari, Martina Michals and Theresa Thomas singing a few numbers and leading the community singing. Prizes were also awarded. We had 36 members present; each got up and introduced herself.
The Golden Wedding of Mr. & Mrs. John Dreshar was marked recently. They five in Gilbert. The anniversary party was hosted by their two sons, Jtahn Jr. and Tom and their spouses at the Community Center. Music was provided by the Polka Quads of Steel-ton, Pia. The former Mary Boitz became the bride of John Dreshar on
HAPPY DAY
Golden Jubilarians, Mr. & Mrs.
Jchn Dreshar of Gilbert, Minn.
July 24th, 1926 at St. Joseph Church in Gilbert by Rev. Fr. Bilban. The family also includes five grandchildren. Sincere congratulations from members of Br. 19.
Please check your policies, members to see if the correct beneficiary is on it. See you at the meeting. May God bless every one.
OLGA KLUSER
Reporter
No. 20, JOLIET, ILL.
Congratulations to Art and Anne Kraus on their 35th Wedding Anniversary celebrated recently. Ann is a long-time member as is her daughter-in-law, and grandchildren. These girls are very talented in dancing and we have seen their skills in dancing many times. We wish this- Krauses much happiness and health in the years to come. The Kraus family business is Kraus Electronics Systems at 929 W. Jefferson St.
Our next meeting will be on Jan. 19th at the Ferdinand Hall at 1:30 p.m. at which time the officers for 1977 will ba initiated and new members of previous months will be installed. Olga Ancel, the National Secretary, invites members to stop in across the street at the new Slovenian Women’s Union Home Office to visit after the meeting.
Out sympathy to member, Barbara Midlock on the passing of her brother.
We are wishing members who are ill a quick recovery and healthy days in the future.
Four $500 Scholarships Awarded in 1977
Through the annual Scholarship Program, since 1949, the Slovenian Women’s Union has granted 83 scholarships totaling $17,350.00. As a, continuing effort to aid our young people, the Scholarship Committee now launches its 1977 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. There will be four scholarships offered at a substantial increase of $500.00 each as proposed at the national convention last May in Pittsburgh. 1977 graduating high school seniors are eligible whoi are members of the Slovenian Women's Union for at least three years, in need of financial aid and plan to further their education at an accredited college, university or technical institute.
Only one scholarship can ever be granted to a member of any one family. A branch can receive one scholarship every year if one of its members is qualified; however, only one scholarship can be awarded to that particular branch that year.
Application Information is available from the Scholarship Fund chairman, -Mrs. Hermine Dicke, 3717 Council Crest; Madison, Wis., 53711; not later than March 15, 1977.
The four winners will be determined by financial need and their grade point averages for the first 3J years of their school work. The Scholarship Committee will serve as a screening and selection board for the final choice.
GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS please apply
now!
THE SCHOLARSHIP	HERMINE DICKE,
COMMITTEE,	CHAIRMAN
MARIE PRISLAND	ROSE KRAEMER
MARY BOSTIAN	IRENE ODORIZZI
OLGA ANCEL	ANTONIA TUREK
YOUTH BOARD REPORT
In today's world with aiM the hustle and bustle, there seems to be something lacking. Most of us are too busy to take time to work a'cng with our children. We should try to be companions to our children. That is what the National Youth Beard of the Slovenian Women’s Union is trying to promote. Please sign your Junior members to participate 'in S.W.U. activities. It will give the parents and the children that special! feeling, that of introducing good will. Help out little ones to know about their American Slovenian heritage, to share every day experiences and big moments together, to form Slovenian dancing groups, Slovenian Choral Olubs, Baton Twirling, learning to be cheerleaders, marching Drill Teams, gymnastic groups and forming an Artist Olub for the members artistically inclined. Remember, a busy child never -goes wrong.
Belonging to an active S.W.U. group, participating in all kinds of activities, will bring triumphs to our little ones. Our branches are ready to sign up juniors. Organization work has been proven to be good for parents and the whole family. It gives everyone that good feeling that can’t be duplicated, especially to the special people who work along to -help our little people who leam responsibilities by accomplishing things in working and playing together with good cheer and with a great deal cf pleasure.
Let’s try to have three big affairs each year for our youth members: A Talent Shew, A Maypole Picnic and A Christmas Party. Let's start our 51st Year of the S.W.U. with exciting events for all the junior members.
NATIONAL YOUTH BOARD
Please write to the Youth Board for information. We will be happy to help you. Write to:
JANE KAPLAN, PRESIDENT 19309 Preston Rd.,
Warren'sviile Hgts., Oh'io 44128
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At the Nov. meeting, the members agreed to a donation, of $25 to tihe ZARJA Publishers Fund. (Thank you! Ed.)
On Dec. 6th, the Slovenian Folk
Dancers of our branch performed at the St. Nicholas ^Program held at our church hall. Also, on Dec. 19th, they showed their talents at the Christmas concert — they received much applause.
Janice Ruth, oldest of the three Ruth girls graduated on Dec. 11th from Bl. State University where she received her degree in Special Education to teach deaf children Congratulations!
Wishing you all a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
JOSEPHINE ERJAVEC
No. 21, CLEVELAND, OHIO
Wednesday, December 1st marked the annual Christmas social/meeting of this Bi-centennial year.
Our officers reminded us with an invitational letter. They asked us tc have some specific ideas & answers to the quiry which would help attendance and assist in deci-
sive conclusions. It did all this perfectly.
Then? were 18 ladies in attendance. All issues were quickly cleared and the election was not necessary. All present officers remained in their positions. They are the mainstay of the organization and need our support to help plan special functions so that these duties don’t fall on them alone. Let’s all get behind them to form committees to plan a festive May celebration and any other cooperative functions.
Our secretary is celebrating her 25th. year in that capacity, for our Branch. The early years for our mothers were not easy but attitudes have changed and it is difficult to cope, to say the least. We should each one* of us thank God for Stella, her health and durability.
We have been blest indeed. Stella has the virtues of a saint... Help her by getting your dues in promptly-
We congratulate our two new members, Julia Kuihar and Marilyn Kuhar. We welcome you to cur fold and ask our members to intro-
duce themselves to you.
Anne Hanohette is elected Mother cf the year. Ella Pulz to be Lady of /the Year for West Side Slovene Home. Mrs. Lac'h is Woman of the Year for W. Pk. S. Nat home. Three very deserving honors to be sure.
We have supported Marie Pivik on the occasion of the Circle 77 Concert as well as the coming Button Box Concert for Jan, 29th. by the Bd. of Directors of W.P.S. N. Home Adult singers are requested to apply.
Future meetings will be held at 1:30 Wed. afternoon of the 2nd. week of each month.
Let us all remember out confined members, Mrs. Zupan, Florence Jesen, Mrs. Kmet and Mrs. Kavc. Our prayers go out to them always.
God’s blessings to you all in the New Year. May we see you at the next meeting?
Respectfully yours,
HELEN KONKOY
No. 24, LA SALLE, ILL.
On Nov. 22nd, our member, Frances Baznik suffered a serious ac-rident in the kitchen at St. Roch’s.
She fell on her way to the refrigerator, tripping somehow. She could not get up and it seems she broke her hip. She is at home recuperating now. Her sister, Mar3' Klopcic ol' west side of Chicago will be with Frances for a while. Mary is also our member for 40 years. Frances is our leader in baking and has been a worker ever since "he is 7 years old. Her birthday was last August, reaching 70 years
of age. Now this painful accident has befallen her. Sh& is such a good woman - helping all members of her family during i.er entire lifetime. God bless hex- and keep her. And may the new year bring her better health!
MARY MITZI PILETIČ
No. 32, EUCLID, OHIO
We had a nice group of ladies at our meeting in November. By the way, this day ended our bake sale which was on the 15th and 16th and we were happy to have made it a success. We thank all who volunteered to help out; also to those who bought the po-ticas, noodles, etc. We say, thanks tc all!
Our secretary, Jo Comensihek, was ill and couldn’t come to the meeting but liucky she has a good husband. He took her place and his experience in this kind of work was invaluable. He worked for the church and lodge for many years. Josephine was taken to St. Luke’s hospital and we are a»H praying for her speedy recovery. Let us ailil say a prayer for J’o and ail other sick members; Mary Drenik, Caroline Kiaiiope, Tinea Kanalec and our vice-president is scheduled for surgery too. May god bless them all.
Sandy Koren is in charge of the twi rlettes and brought in 4 olass A new members and 7 jiuniors. We are so proud of her; she is a good worker. There wi'M be lots of activities for our juniors in the new year with Sandy at the helm.
Members of our branch were saddened by the loss of member, Frances Klun who passed away Nov. 22nd. Our deepest sympathy to the family. It was a shock because Frances worked cne day for the bake sale and also baked the Saturday after for a birthday party. May her work on earth be rewarded in heaven. You never know the day or the hour when God Wiill call. Funeral was Nov. 26th at St. Christine's church. Eternal rest grant unto her, o, Lord and let the perpetual light shine upon her. She was a good person and a good member and we will always remember her.
In closing, our branch wishes all a very Happy New Year — to all the
National Officers and especially to Rev. Claude Oikom, our spiritual leader.
See you in 1977. Since we are in the winter months now, in case of very bad weather, the meetings may be skipped occasionally. We hope our secretary Will be back with us soon. Check your dues books now for 1976 dues and let’s all be up to date in our payments.
ANNA TEKAVEC
No. 38, CHISHOLM, MINN.
Despite the 20 degrees below zero weather, forty-five members attended our annual Christmas party which took place on December first at the Slovenian National Home.. A business meeting was 'held at 6:30 p.m. and the following officers were elected for the year 1977:
President: Jennie Samsa Vice-Pres: Josephine Zupancich Financial Secrete ry: Frances Zalec Recording Secretary: Ann Nusich Auditors: Lucille Pailcich, Rose Nie-mi
Du ring the yea r 1976 fou r im em be rs passed away; Mary Sinko, Manda Ser-tich, Frances Drechnik, and Mary Nosan. Seven new members were accepted into our branch:	Katherine
Sirovina, Ann Launch, Helen Eskola, and Mary Koohevar who were initiated prior to this meeting, and Florence Raymond, Frances Lucas and Frances Gregorich Who were initiated at this meeting. Welcome to all of you.
A committee was chosen to elect the Mother of the Year for 1977. Named to act on this important function were Frances Techar, Rose Nie-mi and Rose Zaitz.
The by-laws were reviewed, amended and voted upon. The next meeting will be on February 2, 1977.
After the business meeting, a delicious beef roast dinner, catered by President Samsa, was served. Entertainment was provided 'by Joe Techar and Albert Samsa who played the button-ibox accordions.
Prizes were given throughout the evening. Winners were: Sylvia Lipovetz, Ann Nusioh, Johanna Perkovich, Carmen Cardin!, Mary Margo, Teresa Geržin, Frances Gregorich, Mary Vaida, Pauline Saje vie, Frances Lucas, Mary Sinko, Neliie Verant, Mary Tegg and Veda Udovich. We wouild like to give thanks to the following who donated these lovely prizes: Ruiper’s Budget Market, Centa Hardware, Casey Drug, Roselyn's, Pep’s, Mrs. Liipovetz, Pig-gly Wiggly, Central Liquor, Mahne Hardware, Time News, and First National Bank.
Ann Bradach led community singing after the dinner providing us with Slovenian words, ailong with “Jingle
Bells” in Finnish and "O, Christmas Tree” in German! We can depend upon Ann to liven up a party! A group of the older Slovenian women, all immigrants, sang some of the beautiful, nostalgic songs which they learned as young girls in their homeland. What a beautiful way to end the year 1976 for Chisholm’s SWU Branch No. 38! Our prayer is that we ail meet again at next year's Christmas party.
ANN NUSICH,
Rec. Sec’y
No. 40, LORAIN, OHIO
Our meeting on Nov. 10th was attended by 28 members. Since we had important business, we were happy to have such a good attendance. First election of officers was held. President is Agnes Jancar, in the office she has held since 1933! Congratulations! Vice-President is Albina Uehlein; Secretary, Angela Kozjan; Treasurer, Mary Klinar; Recording Secretary, Antonia Gulich; Audit Committee, Mary Kunjan; Rose Krag-ley and Rose Cerne and Zarja Reporter, Mary Ploszaj.
May I jiust say, thank you, for your continued faith in me and I hope to do a good job in the coming year.
Welcome aboard to our only one new elected officer, Rose Cerne. She replaces Angeline Zgonc on the Audit Committee. Many, many thanks Angeline, for many years of faithful service.
Hostesses and Birthday Girls who served a lovely dessert lunch were Katherine Fush, Mary Kurjan, Frances Russ, Katherine Evanish and Mary Ploszaj. So, happy birthday to one and all.
To our ill members, get well soon! Our prayers are with you.
As I look out of the window, I feel very happy to be indoors as we are having the first snow storm of the year, altho it looks beautiful.
As we approach the New Year, it makes you wonder, where does the time fly so fast when you’re happy and busy. It brings to mind a poem I have enjoyed over the years.
LOVE AT HOME
There is beauty all around when there’s love at home; there’s joy in every sound when there’s love at home.
Peace and plenty here abide; smiling sweet on every side; time doth softly, sweetly glide when there’s love at home.
Ring out the old, ring in the new — the year 1977 will bring more things to do and love.
MARY PLOSZAJ
IRENE ODORIZZI: 2362 Paddock Lane Restcn, Va. 22091
THE IMMIGRANT
© Irene M. Odorizzi, 1977.
ANNA
The George Stephan family had its early roots in the small western village of Highland Boy, one mile from the Copper mining town of Bingham, Utah, 25 miles from Salt Lake City. Our home was nest'ed deep in the heart of the Oquirrh Mountain Range about six thousand feet above sea level. Oquirrh is an Indian name meaning “West Mountain”. Lofty mountains, hundreds of feet high, enfolded our little village and a climb to the top revealed a marvelous sight of grandeur and beauty. Twenty miles to the north one could see the towers of Salt Lake City and to the west the waters of the Great Salt Lake.
In its early days, Bingham was a lumber camp until gold was discovered in the 1850’s and the mining of gold, silver and lead became the chief industry. By the end of the century, when the possibilities of copper became evident, Bingham developed into the greatest copper producing camp in the world.
The town of Highland Boy, in the early 1900's consisted of one long narrow Main Street, lined with small stores which sprang up around the open pits where miners dug copper ore out of the mountains. The hub of this tiny community consisted of a Catholic Church, two room brick schcolhouse, mine and small stores. When the
Stephan family of one son and seven daughters resided there, they rented a company house with six large bedrooms.
George was a b'acksmith by trade having learned this skill in Slovenia prior to coming to the USA in 1890. He was fortunate to locate work for ihis trade at the Highland Boy Blacksmith Shop, shoeing horses and mules, sharpening drills, picks and other tools for the miners. Anna said: "My husband was always teased by the miners about his seven daughers. On one occasion, a friend had asked, “George, what will you do with all those girls?” My husband quickly responded, ‘Don’t you worry about them! Pli take care of my girls,” end he surely did watch over them, rearing all seven in a strict but loving way.
“Besides raising a family of eight children, for two years I also took care of six boarders. Most of the miners were immigrants and many were bachelors who needed a home and the daily necessities of life provided for them. In those early years all women worked very hard but despite the many hardships, I always tried to be pleasant and thoughtful of the families around us who had things even worse. If we could help with meals or maybe some extra clothing. I would send those items over.
“Keeping seven girls in clothing was quite a job end sewing for that many kept me busy. Each girl had her Sunday dress and was instructed to be careful with with keeping it clean. After church, they all had to replace the fancy lace slip and pretty dress with a work dress. That way, the clothes wore for a longer time and were always pretty, like girls want dresses to look. In church, the children had to display their best manners to go along with their nicest clothing and it was important that they know their Slovenian prayers.
“The children attended a modern two-room brick schcolhouse in Highland Boy, built at a cost of $10,000. The Bingham District boasted an up-to-date school system of five schools, cne thousand students in various grades and twenty-cne teachers. Our daughter, Margaret, learned to pi ay the piano and violin at school and Agnes learned
Mining town of Highland Boy near Bingham, Utah in the early 1900’s.
George was 18 and his new bride Anna was 19 years old when this wedding picture was taken in 1892 in Soudan, Minnesota. Notice the groom’s wing collar and high vested suit. The bride wore a fashionable dark olive green tafetta dress, with leg-o-mutton sleeves, high collar trimmed with lace and tightly fitted bodice. Her hair was swept back from her face.
Hardworking miners in a typical mine "hole”.
The seven Stephen Girls and their Mother were the height of fashion in the 1920’s. Left to right: Julia in a green chiffon dress. Mother wore a beig« silk and satin crepe dress; Kate wore a navy and gray outfit. Anna (standing) wore a brown dress with beaded trim and sang beautifully in her lovely soprano voice; Agnes who played the accordian, wore a crepe d© chine satin dress; Mary (standing) wore a light brown dress and made all of the dresses shoiwn in this picture; Margaret played the piano and violin and is attired in a navy blue satin dress; Rose is wearing a sheer black dress with green feather trim. Rose Scoff is S.W.U. State President of California, Washington & Oregon.
Rose and Joe Scoff on their wedding day in 1918. Rose, a lovely bride of 18, chose a delicate white chiffon and lace gown. Her long veil cascaded from the orange blossom and pearl headpiece. White stockings and pointed white shoes completed her outfit.
The wedding reception lasted three days and three nights until all the beer kegs and wine barrels were emptied and all the food was eaten.
the accordian. Mary excelled in sewing and eventually began making dresses for herself and her sisters.
“The girls loved to go into the hills in spring to pick wild flowers like bluebells, buttercups and wild roses. They knew just where to look for the colorful patches of springtime and delighted in returning home with bunches of flowers for me. In the summer time, berries were needed for juice or jelly and so they took small pails and gathered elderberries and blackberries which grew wildly in the S'unshine alcng the edge of the woods. Sometimes they returned home with the dark juice on their dresses but we always managed to clean and remove the stain with sour milk or cream.
“AM of us ladies at the mining camp had to be quite resourcefui In cooking, cleaning and curing aches and pains since we didn't have ail the modern conveniences of city living. George planted a garden and also nrede sausages, smoking with apple or hickory wood, for a perfect taste. Barrels of sauerkraut were prepared from garden cabbages and we ate many delicious meals tucked away in those hills of Utah. There were a variety of natural home remedies for siokness but none so powerful as garlic, especially in keeping away the flu. My faith in What I considered the best medicine in the world was cnee confirmed by a doctor, who agreed about the medicinal value of this simple garden bulb.
“Many pleasant times were experienced in those early days in the western part of the U.S. Everyone worked herd during the day, but then there were evenings, holidays and weekends when we had get-togethers with the family and the boarders. The player piano was the main attraction and substituted for a tend. We were so happy and proud to have music in our house, and this new invention, along with our young daughters attracted many
young bachelors. But my husband, George, was strict about the men who Visited and he always wanted them to behave like gentlemen in front of his girls, never allowing bad language or bad manners that might be used around the mine. George believed in chaperoning the girls whenever they attended dances at the Bingham auditorium and he often took a whirl or two around the dance floor. Slovenian people are known for their love of singing and dancing and my husband was no exception.
“Those were the years when there were no cars and we either walked or traveled long distances by horseback along inferior roads. Our horse was kept at the local stable and when it was needed, We wauid telephone the stable for a boy to bring it to our house. Telephones were fairly new inventions at this time and we were one of the fortunate families in Highland Boy that had one fastened to the wall It had a big horn and a crank to ‘ring it up.’
“The post office in Bingham did a large volume of business and ranked third in the state of Utah. It was about ene mi'e away a nd we rode on horseback to get the mail. During the spring and summer months, the girls enjoyed riding but had to take the “fun” with the “spills”. They were fortunate that nothing serious ever happened in their falls from the horse.
“Winters in Utah were harsh and cold so youngsters could always count on winter sports like ice-skating on the pond, and tobaggaming or sledding on the magnificient snow-covered mountains.
"After awhile, we started a Confectionary Store, because there was always so much activity at our house anyway. Seven attractive girls worked in the store and were good for the business. We sold six big tin cans of ice cream each day which totaled about thirty gallons.
flfie ice cream came from Salt Lake Oity and kept cold m huge icers. The store was large enough so that a section could be used for dancing and the player piano which had cost us $1500.00, paid for itself in time. The music played on and on for hours without stopping as the men and boys dropped one nickeil after another into the slot. There were very few amusements at that time and eating a novelty like ice cream, along with dancing and singing was one of the "fun things” that could be experienced in a small town at the turn of the century.
"It wasn’t long before our girls married and moved away to San Francisco. George and I stayed on in Utah until 1943, watohing the mining camp expand and grow in production, while the town decreased in size and population, Eventuality, the Kenicott Utah Copper Company replaced the small settlement of Bingham Canyon with a yawning amphitheater-like, open-pit copper mine. An era of increased productivity gobbled up the city of Bingham and Highland Boy wiping them completely off the map.
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No. 41, CLEVELAND, OHIO
One of the oldest members of this organization, Mrs. Katerine Plemel celebrated her 97th birthday on Nov.
23rd. We all wish her a joyous and happy year.
In November your secretary spent two weeks in the hospital. To all who remembered me with cards, thank you.
JANE KAPLAN
Our home and the visible remnants of the mountains and hills we use to enjoy and al'im'b were swallowed up, and now only the road to the mine remain®.
‘‘In 1890, we voluntarily left our home and the mountains of Slovenia for a better life in America, but our home and the mountains of Highland Boy were taken away from us, in the name of progress. But progress will never erase memories of a past which has been lived, loved and will never be forgotten.”
The End
Footnote:	The incidents for the story "Anna” were
supplied in an interview with State President, Rose Scoff, during the 1976 convention held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
George and Anna Stephan moved to San Francisco, Calif, for their retirement years. Of the eight children, cirnly four remain, one of whom is Rose, sti'W as attractive as she was in her youth.
IRENE M. ODORIZZI ■MBMMittnMa -M mmummmm
No. 42, MAPLE HGTS, OHIO
Happy New Year to all! Let’s all start attending our meetings more often. You know it’s only every other month we meet.
Our November meeting was very weM-attended. Donations of delicious pastry was by Ci'lka Hočevar, Frances Glavic and Teresa Gorup. Coffee and cream was donated by Donna Stubljer. Thank you, ladies. Soooo good!
We voted and our officers will stay the same. Frances Glavic is president, Oilka Hočevar, treasurer, Mary Lou Prhne (yours truly) secretary and Millie Lipnos, our recording secretary.
All about the Christmas party in the next issue.
To our January birhtday ladies, best wishes. Antonia Legan will be 89 years young. She is our charter member. Another charter member is Pauline Hribar. Other birthday ladies are Frances Prhne, 86 years young, Camille Loa, Lillian Horvath and our young lady, Beth Ann Harr.
The Maple Hgts. member, Betty Gawor moved to Parma into a new home. We wish her family lots of happiness and good luck. Betty also retired (lady of liesure now?) and our best to her!
To our members, Angie Gruden and Mitzi Champa, glad your husbands are feeling better, too.
Ladies, don’t forget to save articles for our future rummage sale and bake sale . . . cookbooks for sale also. Till next month,
MARY LOU PRHNE
No. 43, MILWAUKEE, WIS.
The December meeting was well ‘attended. We had our meeting, followed by a delicious lunch and distribution of gifts.
The turn-out at the Poultry Card Party was great. The officers would like to thank each and every worker, all members and friends who attended, our two sister bran-cres 12 and 17, the Rebernisek’s for sellirg tickets and all who donated prizes for the bubble game, mystery games, chuck-of-luck and
the bigger prizes. Without everyone’s help, we couldn’t have made this party a success.
We missed some of the members as they were enroute to Florida: Sandy Pugel, her husband and three children spent a couple of weeks there enjoying every minute and wishing they could have stayed longer. Mr. & Mrs. Hribar made a
fast trip to Ft. Lauderdale to help a niece move. Mitzi Corgiat drove her parents and a friend there to visit friends for three weeks. Mitzi, I know you need a vacation from tavsrn business. Relax and sun yourself!
Katherine Holmbcrg spent Thanksgiving in Denver, Colo, visiting her daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren. Mr. & Mrs. Marinkovich spETit three weeks in Hawaii as this is their yearly vacation, going there for several years already.
Our treasurer, Mary Bushnik toured Japan for three weeks. She said it was very interesting and enjoyable. The people were very friendly.
Mr. & Mrs. Carrisquillo are the proud parents of a baby boy named Luis and so happy are grandma and grandpa Brophy.
Mr. & Mrs. Hribar also are grandparents of a baby boy, Steven. Congratulations to the parents and grandparents.
To all birthday and 'anniversary celebrants best wishes. To all our Shut-in members, a speedy recovery. Just got word that Sandy Schachtschneider met with a bad accident, broke her leg after going home from the meeting. Sandy, our prayers are with you for a speedy recovery.
Thirty-two members received gifts for attending a certain number of meetings. Members who didn’t receive a gift can start in January to attend the monthly meetings so you will be eligible next December.
The officers for 1977 remain the same. Our Mother of the Year is Sophie Rifelj and she deserves this title.
In conclusion, a Happy New Year. Next meeting is Jan. 6th at 7 p.m. at Rsbernisek’s. Come one. come all. We are happy to see you.
ROSE KRAEMER
No. 45, PORTLAND, ORE.
We wish to report that an error was made in the Nov. report. Mrs. Stružnik is not in a nursing home as was stated therein. She is in her own home. Our apologies to Mrs. Struznik.
Mrs. Anna Barta who had heart surgery is doing well as was reported by the sick committee member.
Mrs. Lucy Betich, one of our longtime members, was also in the hospital but is now at the home of -her daughter, Kay Jensen.
Our financial secretary, Wi'lima Fnan-ciskovich, again asks that all make an effort to bring their dues up to date in January.
Our wishes to ail members and friends for a most happy and blessed New Year.
ALICE VIDAN
Rec. Secretary
No. 50, CLEVELAND, OHIO
Our November meeting, with 109 members attending, was quite interesting — even exciting, as we had elections of officers. Angie Shine was chairman for the election, and conducted a thorough and orderly election. There were only two changes in the lineup of officers, which Wrtl be published in the near future, when they wiil be sworn in. There were a few discussions on rules and by-laws, and other business aired out.
Our Financial Sec'y, Irene Jagodnik, read some rules from our bylaw book, and announced each member will I be receiving new rule books When they arrive. It was then voted that most officers would receive a raise in their pay, and Dorothy Winter, V.P., will assist Irene, in case of illness or on vacation time.
It was suggested by Frances Seitz, that we remember a few of our members, who have been 'ill for some time, with a little gift for Christmas, to which ail the iladies agreed upon. Pastry and fruit was suggested and decided 'Uipon. Frances was also happy when it was announced that 11 juniors joined in Oct. and 6 in Nov. As we aili know, she was made the new “Youth Advisor” and is still campain-ing for more juniors.
Cynthia Jagodnik, daughter of proud mother Irene, graduated from Mount Union College, Magna Oum Laude which 'means with top honors. She studied Theater and Communications and wi'll now be connected with Radio WINW in Canton. Good Luck in her new venture!
New members introduced at this time are: Frances Baker, Frances Mauser, Anne McSweeny, Paui'ine Fisher, MaryAnn Macko, Marie Urata, Rose Skoda, and Sophie Japel, who was a transfer from Br. 25. Welcome!
A new bride of a few months, Mary Smoltz, became Mary Wolf. Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Dush (Katheryn) celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary Nov. 30. Congratulations to both.
Meeting was then c'osed with a prayer for Virginia Mlack’s father, who passed away, also for Eleanor Kartinger and a*! members who are ii.
This might be a few days late, but “Happy New Year" to aii!
Yours truly MAE FABEC,
Reporter
No. 54, WARREN, OHIO
Our branch had a nice get-together in November at the home of our president, Josephire Kassan. Her assistants were Mar,y Waltko and Helen Gorsick. We had a good turnout. A special memorial service was held for our deceased members.
Wedding bells in October rang for our president’s daughter, Barbara Kassan who was married to Raymond Jaras. It was a beautiful church wedding at St. James and the reception afterward at a local Banquet Hall. Barb hade a lovely bride. She’s a swell person and all wish her and Ray “the best’.”
Gst well wishes to Helen Yovich from here and Frances Banozich of Phoenix, Arizona who is recovering from a fractured hip. We all s>ond her our “hellos”. Her brother, Frank Zuga. and wife, Vic, our member, were there for a few weeks and celebrated Thanksgiving witih Frances and daughter, Marie Drašler and family.
Here’s hoping you have all had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year and our branch wishes all members a healthy and prosperous 1977.
JOANNE PONIKVAR
Sec.-Treas.
No. 55, GIRARD, OHIO
At the November meeting, our branch held the yearly election of officers for 1977. There were many changes. The newly elected president is Ronnie Dolsak, Vice-President is Maria Cvetnic; secretary-treasuner is Mary Macek. Recording secretary will be Til lie Oigolile and reporter for Zarja, Frances Hribar. Sophie Cekuta will be reporter for the Ginand News.
News and views for the past few months:
Congratulations to Nancy and Stanley Dombrosky who became grandparents for the first time as their daughter, Patty and her husband were blessed with baby girl named Adriana Maria Dinocchi born Sept. 9th, 1976. Nettie and John Juvanicc also became grandparents for the second
time as their daughter-in-law and son, Jaime were blessed with another girl named Jtemiiyn. To Mary and Tony Selak, congratulations on becoming great grandparents again. The baby has been named Christopher Ambrose.
Vacationers for the holidays include Nancy and Stanley Domtorosky Who are going to Florida. Jo Perusek is ai rea dy in Flo rida visiting her si site r and her son and family who reside in Gatnesviile; and Mary Kristin and her sister Sophie Cekuta are leaving for Hawaii for a month's visit with their sister, Caroline Cooper and their niece. Hope aii our members have great times in the nice hot sunshine and relaxing. We will aii be thinking how the warm weather would feel right now, but instead, we have to be satisfied with wearing our winter furs.
Sophie and Tony Kren will be expecting their son, Anthony, and wife, Pat, and children from New York and their daughter, Pat and husband Rick and children fro Boulder, Oolo. home for the holidays.
Two of oiur members who were hospitalized recently are Rose Mary Gordon daughter of Mary Selak and Barbara Popovich, my daughter, who had surgery in the St., Elizabeth’s hospital. Both are at home now recuperating nicely. We wish them Godspeed in recovery.
To the family of Mrs. Stabi, one of our members who passed away recently, we extend our deepest sympathy. She was a long-time member.
At our last meeting of the year, we elected Mary Pacic as Mother-of-Wie Year. Congratulations.
Happy birthday and belated happy birthday to the following celebrants of the last four months; Ronnie Dolšak, Nettie Juvančič, Sophie Cekiuta, Mary Selak, Mary Lou Hribar, Rose Juvančič and juniors, Mark and Steve Popovich.
To aii branch members and firends, my sincere wish that everyone has a Happy New Year.
FRANCES HRIBAR
No. 57, NILES, OHIO
Nov. meeting and time for elections and as usual, all officers stayed. It seeims that our girls are happy with the officers in charge as is. Thanks, girls. We had a realty nice turn out and had two door prizes donated by Jane bogar and wouldn’t you know it, the lucky girl who wen both prizes was Mary Young!
Mary Visnosky was chosen Mother of the Year, 1977.
Mr. & Mrs. Ignace Logar were pleasantly surprised by a phone call from their son, Frank who lives in California. He informed his parents that he would be in Cleveland at the Col iseuim where Elwis Presley was to appear as Frank plays the drums in his orchestra. The Logar family were able to get tickets and attended the show and saw their boy who is a great musician and also teaches music.
At our Nov. meeting, we had a special member, Frances Mollis, from Cheyenne, Wyming. She was here visiting her sisters, Mary Strah, Ann Pease, Virginia Zevkovich and Antoinette Hoffman who lives in West Virginia.
Nancy Segreto was presented with a gift for being Sargeant at Arms. I hope all members enjoy the coming year and everyone stays well. Hope to see more of you at the next meeting. Please keep uip with your dues.
MARY MOLER, Reporter
No. 73, WARRENSVILLE, HGTS, 0.
A very sincere thamk-you to all the members who brought articles of food, etc. to our November meeting, or who dropped off their contributions to the home of Josephine Turk. May God bless all the members for remembering a'nd thinking of someone less fortunate than they are.
Sorry to have to report at th'is time that we have two of our members who are hospitalized, one being Anna Rogel Who is in Parma Community Hospital, and also Emma Sklenicka who is 'in Marymount Hospital. We hope that long before this article is printed that both members are at home convalescing, and our prayers are with them.
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to Lottie Timko and family, due to the recent death of her dear brother. May ihe rest in peace!
Congratulations are in order to Mr. & Mrs. John Turk, Jr. (Josephine) as they celebrated their 45th Wedding Anniversary November 19, 1976, with a Mass at St. Jude’s Church in War-rensville Heights, Ohio. AM the members wish them both many many more happy yea^rs of good health and happiness. Our Pastor, Father Ignatius, spoke directly to them from the altar, and his sincerity was beautifully phrased.
Mrs. Stevens from Hough Bakery Co., Inc. came to our November 1, 1976 meeting and brought slides and lectured about all the items and services that Hough does and can offer their customers. AH our members, I believe, are very familiar with the excellent quality of their baked goods and other type of foods, but the slides, in color, were beautiful to behold. Mrs. Stevens also brought an extreme-
heparted ftemOer* W. % tytaif they re At in peace!
2—Louise Kerzicnik
3—Joseph Spritzer - Junior 10—Jennie Kezelj
1C—Ursula Zrimšek 12—Mary Dobnik Theresa Olich Anna Saffran 14—Frances Msdved 14—Marie Parchur 19—Mcse Piancs 23—Margaret Berganl 25—Anna Sadar Jernie Tulin Christine Zivoder 36—Frances Drechnik Mary Nosan Margaret Poster 40—Berta Anzelc 42—Anna Glivar Agres Vrcek <•5—Mery Werderbsr 47—Vi'tcria Arnsek 50—Johanna Mally B:rba:a Stefanac 55—Katherine Slabi
64—Mary Kobe
65—Agnes Horvath f6—Katie Hecker
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ly	large sheet	ca'ke, beautifully	decorated, and iin	blue frosting	they	had
printed "The Slovenian Women’s Union of Warrensvil'e Heights, Ohio, Branch No. 73”. The ca'ke was so large and so beautiful, it was a shame to cut it, but cut it we did you can be sure and used it as our refreshment for the evening. I sent a thank-you letter to	the Hough	Bakery, for	allowing
Mrs. Stevens to appear before us and for the lovely cake she brought, and also sent a personal thank-you to Mrs. Stevens for taking time to come out and entertain us for the evening as well as giving us some good ideas for	decorating	our tables	for	the
coming holidays.
While writing this article, a snow storm is occurring in Cleveland and its suburbs, and with the holidays almost upon us, one stops to ponder where 1976 disappeared to. Time goes so fast, one should live each day to its fullest. Until the next writing, keep warm, keep well, and be careful walking or driving in this hazardous weather.	MILDRED D. ROBERTS,
Reporting Secretary
No. 95, S. CHICAGO, ILL.
Highlighting the hustle and bustle of our November meeting: the 44 members attending has become a force, not only to enhance our branch but the community likewise. I have
some strong and serious convictions •that when our branches came into being, we filled a specific need for our members and that need has never been shaken.
After the business session and all reports given, once again we proved that it is fun to make money. We held a special project and the lucky winners were Ann Pear sen, Jbsephine Zadro, Olga Krmpotic, Mary (Matt) Per-kovioh, Kate Musa, Fran Radosevich. Sylvia Vukadinovioh, Bernice Morrison, Fran Benkovich and Mary Brozynski. The afghan donated by yours truly was won by Mary Hecimovich. Congratulations.
Evelyn Driscoll, chairady of the event, did a superb job of organizing but also received support from Helen Price as was evident by the large attendance. Tradition in its highest form has followed these two ladies. They have served in numerous capacities and we thank them for it.
There is more — we also held a turkey event and the winners were Helen Golich, Evelyn Driscoll, Ann Ser-tich and Fran Radosevich.
Cash by the fallowing donors was received:	$2.60, Katherine Klepich,
$2, Frances Perpich, Madeline Tiva-dor, Ma ry Zellnka an d Man da Nos'ich. Thank you.
As always, it is you, the members, who have been instrumental in making all of our money-making projects a huge success and I humbly say THANK YOU!
After all the noise and shouting was over, we settled down to a Thanksgiving table beautifully prepared by Helen Price and the sole responsibility for hostessing by Emma Yerkovich and Irene Evans and the goodies donated by Katica Jackovich, Evelyn Golan, Helen Price, Mary Duioh and Fran Sea bloom.
I	was shocked to hear that Regina Buchanan suffered a heart attack. With her usual fortitude, I know that she will minimize her agonies and speed uip her healing process and regain her vitality because she has a wonderful capacity for enjoying I'ife. We also send our very best wishes and speedy recovery to Vicki Tomiich, Ann Hlacer and Mary Simun'ic. Also, to Sophie Barbioh’s husband, who was robbed and beaten.
Birthday greetings to the January celebrants:	Sophie	Barbich, Amelia
CuzeUa, Manda Yergovich, Antonia Mrkobrada, Helen Marie Yuratovac, Bernice Morrison, Stephanie M. Norely and Catherine Rosandi ch.
In conclusion, attend our February meeting on the 2nd when we will have a program planned for you. There will be no meeting in January. See you in February.
MILDRED JAMES
Hermine Prisland Dicke: 3717 Council Crest Madison, Wis. 53711
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During these cold, wintry days I recommend MRS. JOSEPHINE PRAZNI K'S HEARTY VEGETABLE SOUP which is nourishing, tasty and a meal in itself. Your family will love it.
Mrs. Praznik is from Branch No. 6; Barberton, Ohio.
Mrs. Prazniks Hearry
Vegetable Soup
/i	cup oleo or ohicken fat
4	cuip chopped onion
‘A	cup chopped parsiey
Vi	cup choipped ceiery
i	ciove onopped garlic
i	pound ground cnuck
i.	teas-poem salt
Vi to i teaspoon black pepper, as desired 2J	quarts water
1	can 10% oz. chicken broth
V3	cup barley (piesoaked tor 6
hours)
Vb cup lentils (presoaked for 1 hour) 'At	Gup rice
1	oup nood'le squares (Bleke)
1-16 oz. can mixed vegeta Dies
Me.t oleo and add ooions, parsley, celery and garlic. Simmer for about a minute. Add ground chuck, sa.t and pepper and continue summering for 30 minutes. Add water, chickien broth, barley and lentils. Cook 20 minutes longer. Add rice and noodle squares (Bi.eke) and cook 20 minutes longer. Lastly stir in the can of mixed vegetables. This makes about 4 quarts of delicious, filling soup.
Note:	I	was	glad my mother was
with me when I tried this recipe (I pretest aiM recipes). She laughed heartily when I told her that no store •in Madison sold B.eke. I then learn■ ed that Bleke is a Slovenian word for the small squares cut from the rolled noodle dough and not a commercial product. The rolled out nood'le dough is out into long strips about 1 to 1 inch wide then cut crosswise to make squares.
If you do not make home made noodles then try DROP NOODLES as a substitute.
Drop Noodles
1 tab'espoon very soft oleo Pinoh of salt
2 medium eggs, room temperature
V*, oup plus 2 tablespoons flour In a small bowl beat the oleo until very soft. Add salt and eggs. Beat briskly with a fork until eggs begin to thicken. Add flour and beat again for several minutes until batter has a rather thickened consistency. After nice is cooked drop the batter in a steady stream from about 10 inches above the soup into the boiling soup to make instant noodles. Cook about 15 minutes. Add mixed vegetables.
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From Fraser, Mich., Mrs. Marion Fink shares her VANILLA WAFER CAKE, an excellent desert, in which vanilla wafer crumbs are its base laced with pecans and flaked coconut.
Vanilla Wafer Caka
%	oup oleomargarine
1£	cups sugar
6	eggs
12	ounce package of Vanilla Wafers (crushed to 3 cups of crumb?
£	oup milk
1	cup chopped pecans
1%	cups flaked coconut
Cream the margarine then add the sugar gradually and continue creaming until the batter is light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating	well after each addition.	Alter-
nately fold in the wafer crumbs and milk. Stir in the chopped pecans and coconut.. (Batter may appear oundled). Spocn into a we1! I greased nine inch tube pan or a greased 13 x 9 inch cake pan which has been lined on the bottom with wax paper. Spread batter evenly in pan. For the niine inch tube pan bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for one hour and 10	minutes. Wiien using	a	9	x	13
inch cake pan bake for 40 to 45 minutes until nicely browned. Coo! cake 10 minutes in pan; then remove from pan. Take off the wax paper and finish cooling on rack. Frost or glaze as desired or serve with whipped cream. Store in refrigerator in covered container.
Brunch Casserole
This popular casserole whidh is put together the night before serving is ideal for brunch, late breakfast or lunch. It serves 10.
Ten slices lightly buttered bread, crusts removed One and one -half pounds cooked ham Ten ounces Cheddar cheese, grated Six eggs, slightly beaten Three cups milk
Three-fo-urths teaspoon dry mustard Salt and pepper, to taste
Cut bread into cubes. Place in 13 x 9 inch greased pan or dish. Cover with cubed ham. Sprinkle cheese on top. Beat eggs. Add milk, mustard, salt and pepper to eggs. Beat well.
Pour over bread, meat and cheese mixture, Refrigerate overnight. Bake in prehated 350 degree oven for one hour. If a pyrex dish is used have the oven at 325 degrees.
Happy New Year to all! Fondly,
HERMINE
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For the first time since 1969 we held a Card Pa'rty in October planned in just 2 months. As Ohairman, I’d like to express my appreciation to all members who helped make the Party a success, especially to Florence Miir-teil, Co-chairman, for handling the ticket sales; to committee members; Carol Sidani, Mona Sladky, Vickii Matjašič, Kathy Malenchek, Dorothy S2ium-ski, Rosemarie Rammacciato and Dorothy Stark, for their help in soliciting and organi2ation of the door pri2es; to Betty Matjašič, Stella Hajek, Lucille Piccne, Mary Mertle, Elizabeth Mertel, and Irene Gali for the help in serving refreshments and with the bake sale. Thanks, to all members who baked the delicious refreshments. We received a lot of compliments from people 'in attendance, there were a few other branch members there also; they expressed their opinions of what a great time they had.
Our Home Days project proved to be very successful although we had bad weather for 2 days. We had a booth with french fries, Slovenian klobase, and italian ice, also a live pony ride. They ali did well. Special thanks to all ladies that offered their services. Dorothy Stark served as Ohairman of the event, making sure all lasit minute preparations were taken care of. Betty Matjašič (President) volunteered her unending services and was present for aM 4 days, along with her were daughter Vicki and new member Kathy Malenchek. A special thanks to Joe Mirte I (husband of Florence) for assisting in our electrical problem.
RITAMARIE MERTLE
No. 105, DETROIT, MICH.
Greetings of the Holiday Season from us to all of the ZARJA readers and members of S.W.U. in the world we live in!
There were 13 members present at our Christmas Party held at the home of Fulvia Rosa on Dec. 12th which she had so beautifully decorated with her handmade ceramic nativity scene, a gold ceramic tree, a live Christmas tree and other art objects. At each of our place settings she had either a ceramic Santa Snowman or Little Girl statue. My
Washington Community Mourns Young Frank (Mai
No. 103, WASHINGTON, D.C.
Sometime has passed but our hearts are still made heavy by the sadness and shock wih'ioh came to the Slovenian oommiun'ity so soon again on September 23, 1976, when Francis H. Chokel, age 20, sen of Mr. and Mrs. Bogomir Ohokel, suffered fatal head injuries while boarding a car to go from one c’ass to another at Holy Cross College, Worcester, Mass., where he was a third year student.
We knew him as Frankie, young son of O'ur 'long time member Mara, with the lazy pleasant smite who so willing participated in our Annual Mother’s Day Program.
He was a very good pianist and enjoyed classical as well as modem music depending on its merit.
A first class student in grade school and high school as welil as college. Frankie had received a Congressional nomination to the U.S. Naval Academy but unfortunately coiu'ld not accept this beoaose of a visual waiver. While a student at Gonzaga High School in Washington he graduated from Gonzaga at the tap of his class. Both as a Junior and Senior he won second prize in the District of Columbia Science Competition. In his Senior year the achievement brought him a summer Scholarship from the American Cancer Society to the Naval Medical Research Institute where he conducted experiments on Schistosomiasis and Infrared irradiation.
Ouring his Senior year a.t Gonzaga he served as a member of the D.C. Youth Health Committee and to Which he gave a great many evenings.
After entering Holy Cross as a pre-medical student, ihe switched h'is major to English this year when the Navy discontinued the premedica'I scholarship program. In preparation for this change, he took additional courses at Georgetown University last summer, earning A plus in short story writing.
He was attending the college on a Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Scholarship. He 'had been sworn in as a midshipman just sixteen days before the accident as a member of the Holy Cross (NROTC) Dri'll Team.
He marched 'in the Cherry Blossom Festival Parade in Washington last year and took part in ceremonies officially opening the observance of the U.S. Bicentennial held in Concord, Mass. scene of the opening battle of the American Revolution.
Athletics were a great interest, 'he played football in high School and Lacrosse in college.
Before entering college, Frankie had played one of the devils who accompanied St. Nicholas at the Bishop Baraga Society’s Annual St. Nicholas Party.
He also was an active memiber of Boy Scout Troop 297 through High School enjoyed long hi'kes and kept his companions amused with jo'ke telling.
Born in New Smyrna Beach, Florida he came to the Washington area with his parents, Miro and Mara, and brother Michael, when he was two.
About 200 of the persons whose lives had been touched by Frankie assisted in the Funeral Mass for the repose of his soul offered September 27 at Holy Family Church in Suburban Hillcrest Heights, Maryland. Nine Priests from the Parish, from Gonzaga High School, from Holy Cross College and Father Francis Blatnik of the Salesian Fathers in Patterson, N.J. were ocnceiebrants. Pall bearers were from the midshipman's battalion at Holy Cross.
The Services were conducted in English and Slovenian thanks to the efforts of Father B'latnik.
We were also consoled by the comforting words of Father LeBran acting representative of the President of Holy
JJu
Cross in paying tribute to 'Frankie and his family.
A group of 11 men from the Slovenian Community sang "Oj, ta Solda ški boben” as 'his coffin was bome from the Church. Buriail was in Resurrection Cemetery, Where the group sang “Gozdič že zelen”.
The verse on the card with the lo-veily Pieta given in his loving memory seems very appropriate.
tii precious gif^t
One gift, above all others God gives to us to treasure One that knows no time, no place And one gold cannot measure. The precious, poignant, tender gift
Of Memory — that will keep Our dear ones ever in our hearts It brings back long remembered things. A song, a word, a smile And our world’s a better place because we had them for awhile!
FREDA H. MICHELITCH, President
daughter, Judy especially thanks you, Fu'lvia. She will keep it with her doli collection. We also thank her husband, John, for being such a gracious host. Each of us shall long remember our very enjoyable afternoon together.
The business meeting was short. Our "kitty” bulged with donations. We will set a date for a special outing at the next meeting at the home of Alice Sheets on Feb. 13th at 12:30 p.m. We are happy that you have fully recovered, Alice.
The door prize was won by Jennie Bole which also was made by our
'lovely hostess — a white swan planter. Lucky Jennie! Thank you, ladies for the time and energy you spent on preparing the delicious dinner. Some chefs can take lessons from you. Our gift exchange delighted everyone. My family was happy to see the cheeses and jams. Thank you, Ann. We missed your smiling face, Steffie Hometz. We do hope you are feeling much better at this time. I know we had a wonderful time together as we listened to the tapes that Fulvia had secretly taken of our laughter and chatting. May you re-
cover from your pain in the new year, Fu'lvia Rosa.
I apologize to our president, Pauline Admie, for neglecting to state the fuhl name of her deceased daughter-in-law in our last article. Dolores Adamic was the wife of Pauline's only son and they had five child rein. Our hearts and prayers go out to them.
Peace be with you and God grant everyone in the world good health and happiness in the new year and always.
KATHERINE MIHELIČ
MARIE PRISLABO
Pričetek drugega pol-stoletja
Vsem dragim članicam in prijateljem iz srca želim zdravo in zadovoljno Novo leto 1977.
Z velikim veseljem in gotovostjo smo prepričane, da bo uspešna rast. Bog ji daj sreioo in uspeha na vseh krajih!
Slovenska ženska Zveza je pričela svojo delavnost meseca januarja 1927. Sedem podružnic in 303 članic je bil pričetek. Takle je bil prvii mesec:
Sheboygan, Wis. Pod.ružnica št 1,	66 članic
Chicago, IM. Podružnica št. 2,	76
Puebio. Colo. Podružnica št. 3,	29
Oregon Oity, Oreg. Podružnica 4,	31
Indianapolis, Ind. Podružnica št. 5,	39
Barberton. Ohio. Podružnica st. 6,	20
Forest City, Pa. Podružnica št. 7,	42
To so Zvezine prve podružnice, ki so orale ledino, na kateri je postala in stoji naša lepa organizacija že pol — stoletja. — Koraižne ženske! Vrle Slovenke!
Prva podružnica št. 1, Sheboygan, Wis.. . 66 članic pnvi mesec., Ustanoviteljica Marie Prialand. Ustanovna članica Anna Modiz, deluje na raznih poljih in že 45 let kot zapisni karca. Lep rekord!
Podružnica št. 2, Chicago, IM. ... 76 prvotnih članic. Ustanoviteljica Julia Gottlieb, glavna tajnica in urednica Poleg nje, je bila veliko let zelo aktivna Josephine Železnikar, gl. blagajničarka. Corinne Leskovar neutrudno dela že 24 let.
Podružnica št. 3, Puebio, Colo ... 29 članic. Ustanoviteljica Margaret Kozjan. Pcileg nje so več 'let bile delavne, kakor, Anna Paohaik, ki je delavna še vedno in daruje v šol minski sklad ter Frances Raspet, ki je ustanovila mladinski krožek ter več podružnic v Coloradu. Na konvencijo v Pittsburgh je pos'aia posebno veliko število ročnega dela za dobitek za šoininskli sklad. Lepa hvala!
Pod.ružnlca št. 4, Oregon City, Ore. ... 29 članic. Ustanoviteljica Mary Plan tan, z dušo in srcem goreča za Zvezo. Poleg svoje je ustanovita še več podružnic po Zapadiu. Podružnica št. 4 ima to posebnost, da ima eno odbornico 50 let. Mary Polajner je takoj sprejela tajništvo, po smrti Mary Plantan, ki je bila predsednica, je sprejela ta odbor, kar drži še danes. Tudi poseben rekord. Čestitamo!
Podružnica št. 5, Indianapolis, Ind. ... 39 članic prvi mesec. Podružnico je ustanoviia Mary Widmar ter bila njena Predsednica do smrti je delegatka na prvii kovenciji in izvoljena v glavni odbor.
Podružnica št 6, Barberton, Ohio, ... To mesto sta takoj zavzeli za Zvezo, izvrstni Slovenki, Jennie Ožbolt In Jennie Okolis'h. Pisali sta krasne članke v časopise ter s tem dajala pogum drugim. Prvi mesec so prijavile 20 Podružnic, a to število je vsak mesec rastlo. Prva konvencija je postavila obe zaslužni narodnjakinji v Zvezin glavni odbor. Spominjam sie,- da je Število let vodita tajništvo
Jennie Ožbolt, koliko let je predsedovala ipod-ružnici Jennie Okoliših mii pa ni znano.
Podružnica št. 7, Forest City, F'a, ... 42 članic prvi mesec. Ustanoviteljica je bila Pauline O soli n. Na drugi seji je biia Anna Kamin izvoljena za predsednico.. Ta posel je zavzemala vse do smrti. Njena hčerka nadaljuje, zakar smo ji hvaležne. Silno delavna je Josephine Gostislha, mnogo let tajnica.
Sedem držav in 303 članic je potrdilo mlaido organizacijo. Očividno, kar smo večkrat trdile, da je Zveza biia slovenskemu ženstvu potrebna, drugače bi zanimanje zanjo ne biio tako obširno.
Draga Zveza I Rasti in cveti v drugo poistoletje!
Priljubljeni in spoštovani pesnik, skladatelj in naš prijatelj Ivan Zorman, nam je poklonil v prvi zvezek uradnega poročila Zarje svoj prvi “Rožni Cvet”!
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V	življenju malo dni si zrla očetov naših rodnih svet, a vendar si Sovenka vrla ostala že iz mladih dni.
četudi tuja govorica doni krog tebe dan za dnem, najbolj se ti zjasnijo lica, ko svojim govoriš ljudem.
Najmi’lša ti je pesem naša Ko duhu slika dom krasan Najlubša knjiga, ki proglaša, kar čuti hrepeni, Slovan.
Sloven se k tebi rad zateka, Slovenke vzor si mu povsod; srce nikdar ti ne odreka, ko k delu kliče dragi rod.
Ker vem, da venec rož je slajši ko duša živa še uživa svet. zato v življenju dam ti rajši vrstic teh mojih rožni cvet.
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p. Klavdij Okorn, ofm:
Kje je sreča
Vsi iščemo sreče. Toda vedno se nam zdi, da se izmika. Dali bi polovico svojega življenja za košček sreče na tem svetu. Ne najdemo je in je ne bomo našli dokler je ne začnemo iskati v Begu.
Ali se vam je že kdaj zgodilo, da vas je bilo do dna sram, ko ste ugotovilii, da ste napraviti odločitev, ki je bila popolnoma sebična? Drugi tega morda niso opazili. Le vi sami in ste s‘i morda celo postavili vprašanje: “Ali sem zares tako slab, da samo se'be vidim?”
Potem se vam je menda zgodilo, da ste srečali osebo, ki je bila popolnoma nesebična. Popolnoma je pozabila na samo se'be in skrbela zato, da postreže drugim. Zdelo se vam je, da bi mogli ostati v družibi take osebe ne samo nekaj časa amipak vedno.
Ker pa imamo tukaj opravka s osebo, ki je polna človeške slabosti in sebičnosti, si skušajmo pomagati k izboljšanju naše osebe. Predvsem se moramo zavedati, da je slaba človeška narava delež izvirnega greha. Po izvirnem grehu je naša narava ranjena. Celo grški filozifi so prišli do tega zaključka. Po njihovem mišljenju postavljamo svojo osebo na prvo mesto, ker nas k temu sili občutek samoohranitve.
Zato nas nekako zadene; ko se zavemo, da je naš Gospod v zavesti naše človeške slabosti prevzel nase našo naravo in se dal križati, da nas reši tega samoljubnega občutka samoohranitve. Dokazal je svojo ljubezen do človeka s tem, da je dal svoje življenje za vse ljudi.
Če dobro premislimo Kristusov nauk se bomo začeli zavedati velike skrivnosti življenja, da se sebičnost in sreča ne mešata. Kdor sebe postavlja na prvo mesto napravi veliko napako. V tem ni sreče. Kristus nam pravi: Prizadevaj se biti ubog v duhu. Moj nebeški oče vam bo podelil potrebnih stvari za na pot v nebesa. Drugo veliko napako boš naredil, če ne odpustiš kakor sem te učil v očenašu: odpusti nam naše dolge kakor tudi mi odpuščamo našim dolžnikom. Pravtako blagor usmiljenim, ker usmiljenje bodo dosegli. Odpri roke, odpri srce za trpečega brata, elo boš nezvest sem sebi če boš kar naprej jezil in bil z vsako stvarjo nezadovoljen. Ne vidi povsod samo slabo. Ne predstavljaj si, da si boljši kakor drugi. Veruj le pcmižni in skromi bodo dosegli mir svojih src in osvojili srca drugih.
Pomisli večkrat na blagre, ki sem jih oznanjal ljudem pred tolikimi leti. Ti blagri so vodilo za pravo srečo celo v tem življenju. Ne straši se jih. Napovedal sem vam, da vas bodo pregčnjali zaradi mene, todia niti lasu na glavi ne boste izgubili, ker jaz sem z vami.
Blagri so zares naša tolažba in krasno navodilo za življenje v novem letu.
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DOPISI
PODR. 3, PUEBLO, COLORADO
Ob pričetku novega leta, navadno precenimo staro leto, če je bilo dobro za nas in našo organizacijo. Ob vstopu v novo leto 1977, že1!im vsem gl. uradnicam, duhovnemu vodji Fr. Klavdij Okoren in vsem članicam srečo in zdravje vse bodoče dni. Bog blagoslovi Zvezo, da bi napredovala v številu članic in da bi smrt prizanašala vsem sosestram.
Drage sosestre: Pridna gospodinja ■in mati vedno skrbi, da je red v hiši, zato pazimo in se trudimo, da bomo v novem letu napredovale. Sedaj je čas, de napravimo dobre načrte za delo, ki bo v penos in ugled naše SŽZ. Gube na obrazu še ne pomenijo starosti, mlade lahko ostanemo, da se zanimamo za vse kar se godi okrog nas. V mladosti smo potrebovale trpljenja, da nas križ ni upognil, saj je nas težil ko je večkrat slonel na naših ramah in udobnosti nismo poznale, kakor v sedanjih časih, ko se samo pritisne na gumbe.
Olanice vabim, da bi se redno zanimale za Zvezi ne seje, ker življen je nas starejših se naglo nagiba k zatonu.
Žal mi je bolezni Mary Germ, vdove pok. Johna, biv. preds. KSKJ. Mary je dobila po malem srčni napad in mora biti zelo previdna, da se ne preobloži z delom. Frances Rogers se tudi penovno zdravi v bolnici. Vse smo vesele, da se zdravje vrača naši " č. preds. M. Prisland. Hvala Hermini za pojasnila mamine bolezni. Že več se nahaja pod oskrbo v negovalnem domu, čla. Mary Kristan, kakor tudi Angela Roitz. Tako res ne vemo, kje
bo naš zadnji dom, samo nihče ne gre rad v rest home. V bolnici se zdravijo Pauline Godec in Jennie Pelc. Želimo njima in vsem bolnim hitro okrevanje!
Najbolj bridko žalost občutimo, ko se mlado truplo polaga v prezgodnji grob. Tako simo prisostvovali pogrebnim obredom 21 letnega mladeniča Josepha, sina naše članice Anne Spritzer. Njegov prelep spomin bo živel med sorodniki in vseih, ki smo ga poznali do konoa naših dni. Blag mu spomin. Bil je član naše podr.
Ob koncu vsem članicam naše družine SŽZ blagoslova in zdravja v novem letu.
ANNA PACHAK
PODR. 14, EUCUD, OHIO
četudi Je bilo m ralo vreme, so se članice odzvale ter se v lepem številu udeležile seje. Vesele smo bile vidti toliko ctenlc prd nami. Ta večer je biia g'avna letna seja in praznovanje Božičnice in Miklavž nas je vse obdaroval. Hvala leipa Fridi Miller, ki je lepo predstavljala Miklavža.
Pri našem odibonu so bile izvoljene nove obiskovalke bolan ih in te so Mrs. Fiili Špehar in Vera Jeilaršič, nova zapisnikarica v slovenščini in nova vratarica Mary Mauc. Drugače je vse ostalo pri starem.
Dne 16. januarja bo delniška seja. Delničarji imajo prednost, če se Jo udeležijo za volitve. Bolane so v tem času Ana Kuhar in Mrs. Mandec. Želim Jima hitrega zdravja.
V	zadnjem mesecu je umrla Mary Pančur. Bog ji daj večni mir in večna luč naj ji sveti. Domačim pa naže sožalje.
Mrs. čebul, ki Je bila hudo bolia-na, je zdaj doma pod zdravniško oskrbo. Poslale je na sejo kartico in voščila za praznike in Novo leto.
Na tej seji so pristopile 3 nove članice Marinka Sterne!, Vera Jelaršič in Jennie Kil vara. Za leto 1977 Je bila izvoljena za zasilužno mater leta Molly Legat. Ta večer so darovale v jestvinah:	Azanič, Jakob, Susman,
Ko žel, Iskra, Stražišar, žužek, Hum-prej, Ziperman, Fitzem, Fa-kult, Rodgers, Eržen, Zabukovec, Sustar, Magajna, Kru'lc, Bubnič, Krail, Klakro, Vare, Gril. V denarju pa so prispevali: Azanič, Fajdiga, Kovač, Bubnič, Stražišar, Zabukovec, Boštjančič, Ur-šnik, Baron, Stražišar Kevani, Zabukovec, Maurič, Nonan, Legat, Stana Gril. V sončni kotiček pa: Močnik, Klemenčič, Simončič, Stana Gril In Mary Ukmar. Vsem prisrčna zahvala.
Nato se seja zaključi z molitvijo za vse žive in umrle olanice.
Pozdrav vsemi
A. SUSTAR
PODR. 20, JOLIET, ILLINOIS
Čestitke Art in An n e Kraus za njuno srebrno poroko. Ann je naša dolgoletna članica, kakor je tudi njena hčerka in sinaha ter vnuki. Ta dekleta so zelo talentirana in posebno tudi na plesnem področju smo imeli priliko občudovati njihovo spretnost. Krausova družina posluje trgovino Electronics Systems, 929 W. Jefferson St. Prisrčne čestitke za zdravje in srečo še mnogo, mnogo let!
Naša prih. Seja se bo vršila dne 19. jan. v Ferdinand dvorani ob 1:30 pop. Imele bomo umestitev odbornic leta 1977 in nove članice bodo spre-
SLAVJE 50 LETNICE ŠT. 3, V PUEBLU, COLORADO
Dne 31. oktobra simo se obrali v Pueblu, da proslavimo 50 .letnico .ustanovitve Zveze in naše podr. št. 3, ki je bila ustanovljena dne 26. dec. 1926. Ustanovne članice so bi'le: Anna Prince, Margaret Kozjan, Mary Kocman, in še v naših vrstah Mary Bozaich. Sprejete so bite kot podr. št. 3 v Slovensko žensko Zvezo, ki je bila ustanovljena istega leta. S tem je padlo seme na plodna tla in rodilo sadove našim potomkam, da s ponosom gledajo uspehe našega dela. št. 3 ima lepo število članstva, 380 oseb.
Slovesnost se je pričela s sv. mašo v naši cerkvi. Bilo je res nekaj veličastnega in posebno so nas 'počastili č.g. opat Bonaventure Bandi, ki ima visok položaj opata (aib-bot) v opatiji Sv. Križa v Cenen City, Colo. Z njim so somaševaiM Rev. Blare Debbie in Claude Roberts: Lepo slovensko petje je spremljajo lepe obrede. Oltar je: bil krasno ckinoan z zlatimi cvetlicami, darilo č.g. Blane, ki je tudi duhovni vodja naše podr. Preč. g. opatu in soma-šnikom prisrčna zahtivala.
Po mašnem opravilu smo se zbrali za kosilo v Min-equa C'ut>, kjer so nam po okusnem kosilu postregli tudi s slovensko potico, katero je spekla naša pneds. M. Guzoll in njena sestra. Bilo nas 180 gostov. Preds. Guzoll je z lepimi besedami pozdravila vse navzoče goste v imenu Zveze. Predstavila je voditeljico programa, poznano Mamie Pugel, ki je spretno oznanjevala spored programa in nas večkrat spravite v smeh z njenimi šaljivimi pripombami. Preeitana so bila pismena voščila gl. preds. Mary Bostian, č.g. Leopolda Mihelich, župnika slov. fare iz Denverja, dalje družina Silvan Joan Birsa, Denver, podr. št. 66 Canon City. Predstavljeni so bili odlični gostje in lepe pozdravne govore so pedali č.g. opat B. Bandi, g. Blane Bebble, g. Marvln Kapustiin, naša utanoviteljica Mary Bozaich, ki je podala kratko zgodovino naše podr. Društvo Western Slavonic Ass’n (Zaipadno Slovensko Zvezo) iz Denverja so zastopali častni preds. Anthony Jer9in, gl. preds. Matt Volk in soproga in gl. taj. Mary Joihns. Slovensko Na-rcdmo Pod'pono Jednoto (SNPJ) je zastopal gl. podpreds, Edward Tomsic s soprogo iz Walsenburga, Colo.
Iz Denverja je bila lepa skupina članic št. 63: Adelaide Gtebats, Mary Grande, Martha Popovich in Mrs. Joe Fest-ler. Enako Mrs. Jurjovec in njena mati. Prišli so naši dolgoletni prijatelji Mary Ohesnik in hčerka, Mr. in Mrs. Felix
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Lu'kezic. Navzoče je bilo lepo zastopstvo domačih društev, Helen Mikličih za društvo Orel, SNPJ, za društvo Slovan št. 3, Joihnnie Kogovšek, Western Star št. 16, Angela Meglen, St. Joseph KSKJ Jolin Butkovich, Colombine, Valentine Udovicfi, preds. SNPJ. Prišle so od podr. št. 92, Gunniscn, Colo. z lepim zastopstvom. Posebno 9mo hvaležne za dari''o krasnega šopka svežih cvetlic. Žal nisem ime'a priložnosti govoriti s čla. št. 92.
Predstavljen je bil tudi naš slovensiki sodnik, Matt Kikei in soproga. Nastopil je slovenski cerkveni pevski zbor, ki nam je zapel krasne slovenske pesmi pod vodstvom Dorothy Zakrajšek ob sprem Pijavi na klavir g. D. Meis-ter. Dodana je bila pesem ‘God bless America”. Joihnnie Pa ute k nam je zaigral več poskočnih sloven siki h na harmoniko, katero irni je zapustili pok. ms.gr. Daniel Gnidica. Mamie Pugel je nato predstavite zelo ganljivi prizor v spomin umrlim članicam, 177 po številu. Obrednik so deklamirale z gorečimi svečami in svežim cvetjem: Mary Joe Kogovšek, Theresa in Loraine Papesh, naše mlade članice in zbor je zapel spominsko pesem "Nad zvezdami”. Cvetlice so bile pozneje poklonjene Mary .Bozaich kot dar podr. za njeno 50 letno članstvo pri naši podr. in Zvezi. Elsi Barker je spretno vodite ta ganljivi prizor.
Častno priznanje še živečim gl. odbornicam, č. preds. Marie Prisland (katero smo pogrešale med nami zaradi njene bolezni), Katie Triller in Mary Godec, vse mi dobro poznane.
Končno je voditeljica programa predstavite vse delavne moči, katere so imele v oskrbi program: Mam.ie Pugel, preds. Mary Guzoil, podpreds. Frances Skul, taj. Frances Simcnidh in Jennie Kočevar, ki je pripravila zlate spominčke za vse. Lepa hvala D. Zakrasek za šopek cvetlic. Pri sklepu je voditeljica Mamie Pugel v izbranih desedah izrekla voščilo naši domovini Ameriki za 200 letni rojstni dan. God bless America, naša nova domovina!
Prav vesele smo bile, da so gostje se vračali na svoje domove zadovoljni z lepim programom, kar je bilo najlepše plačilo za ves naš trud. Bog vas vse blagoslovi!
Vsem skupaj hvala za sodelovanje. Napor je bil kronan s krasnim uspehom v počastitev 50 letnice naše podružnice in S.ž.Z.
ANNA PACHAK
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jete. Gl. tajnica Olga Ancel vabi vse Slanice, da se ustavijo v novem uradu Slovenske ženske Zveze kar preko ceste od cerkve Sv. Jožefa.
Iskreno sožalje čla. Barbara Mid-lock ob izgubi brata. Vsem bolanim članicam želimo kar najhitrejše okrevanje in dobro zdravje v bodoče.
Na nov. seji so članice odobrile dar $25 v tiskovni sklad ZARJE. (Prisrčna hvala! Ured.)
Dne 6. dec. so Slovenski ljudski plesalci naše podružnice, nastopili za Miklavževanje v naši cerkveni dvorani. Dne 19. dec. bodo nastopili na božičnem koncertu. Gotovo bodo deležni tepega aplavza.
Čestitke Janice Ruth, eni izmed Ruthovih dek'et, ki je 11. dec. gra-dulrla na Illinois državni univerzi in je prejete diplomo učiteljice gluhonemih otrok.
Želim vsem Srečno in uspešno Novo leto.
JOSEPHINE ERJAVEC JANUARY, 1977
PODR. 21, CLEVELAND, OHIO
Dne 1. decembra je bila glavna seja in volitve odbora za leto 1977. Izvoljen je bil ves dosedanji odbor. Imamo dobne odbornice. Naša zvesta tajnica, Stella Dancull je že 25 let tajnica pri naši podr. št. 21. čestitamo in želimo, da bi bila še mnogo let med nami.
Seje bodo vsako drugo sredo ob 1:30 popoldne. Za zaslužno mater za Materinski dan smo izvolile Ann Han-chette (Hosta). Na seji je navzoča nova članica Julie Kuhar in hčerka Marilyn Kuihar.
V	mesecih julija in avgusta ni seje. Odločeno je bilo, da se asesment pia-čuje letno ali pol letno. Prosi se vse članice, ki pošljete asesment po pošti, da priložite kuverto z znamko, da se vam vrne knjižica po pošti, članice,
ki so 75 lett stare, naj opozorijo tajnico, da plačajo 25tf mesečno.
Nenadoma je preminul Tony Hočevar, mož članice Josephine H. Naše iskreno sožalje.
Za žive čla. bo sv. maša v maj<u za umrle pa v novembru.
Vsem bolnim članicam želimo ljubo zdravje in splošno vsem članicam Srečno in zdravo leto.
ANNA JESENKO
PODR. 25, CLEVELAND, OHIO
Čeprav so lepi božični prazniki že za nami, vendar želim vsem našim članicam št. 25, da ste jih obhajali v sreči in zdravju in isto želiiim, da bi bilo vse leto blagoslovljeno. Najbolj želim, da bi Mrs. Prisland člmprej popolnoma ozdravela in da bi še na-
prej lepo pisala po slovensko v naši Zarji, katero koleno vse zelo rade čitaimo. Enako veljajo naše srčne želje za zdravje naši predsednici, Mary Ko'egar, ki jo že precej časa muči bolezen. Naj obema ljubi Bog in Ma rija na ki eni še dolgo življenje. Tudi mene muči srčna slabost, pa dokler bo šlo, bo šlo, toda moramo biti pripravljene, ker smo lepa leta dočakale. Vsem bolnim želim ljubega zdravja!
Ko boste prejele to Zarjo bo naša letna seja že za nami, pa se vidimo na prihodnji seji.
Naj še omenim, da tudi jaz rada berem v A.D. koleno 'Totega Štajerca,’ ker dosti pove.
Vsem najlepše pozdrave,
MARY OTONIČAR
PODR. 32, EUCLID, OHIO
Seja v novembru je bila kratka. Dne 15. 16. in 17. nov. smo imele tudi bake sale in smo vse prodale. Bi še kar naprej prodajale, pa je vse šlo.
Naša tajnica se je zaradi bolezni morala podati v bolnišnico, St. Luke’s. Vse prosimo, da molite za njeno zdravje. V njeni odsotnosti pomaga njen mož AHibert in lahko plačate kakor ste prej. On je pripravljen in je že v novembru pobiral članarino (dues). Torej naj vsaika plača, ker on ne bo klical, saj vsaka ve če je doi-žina. Bo lane so tudi naslednje članice: Mary Drenik, Caroline Kaiiope, Tinca Kanalec. Naša podpreds. je šla 2, dec. v bolnišnico na operacijo. Molimo za nje. Otroška božičnica je bila
4.	dec.
Imele smo volitve v nov., mesto dec., da je na dec. seji več časa za božičnico. Izvoljene so 'bile: President, Alima Eppick, Vice-p res. Ceil Žnidar, Secretary Josephine Comenshek Treas. Anne Cooke, Rec. Sec’y Anna Teka-vec in ;poročevalka za Zarjo, Anna Tekavec. Nadzornice: Barbara Baron in Marilyn Freck. Gostiteljice: Eleanor Jeran in Mary Batič. Valentine queen za febr., Julia Za k.
61 a nice žalujemo ob nenadni smrti priljubljene in de'avne članice, Frances Klun, ki je dne 22. nov. nenadoma zaspala v Bogu. Ona nam je pomagala 7>a naš bake sale dre 15. nov. in v soboto 20. nov je še peki a za eno party, človek res ne ve, ne ure, ne dneva. Pogreb je bil iz cerkve Sv. Kristine v petek 26. nov. Naše sožalje Albertu in Franese Bennett. Naj dobra članica počiva v miru božjem in naj ji sveti večna luč.
V	soboto dne 20. nov. se je poročila Marcia Boyd in Bruce Clark v cerkvi sv. Kristine, čestitke mlademu
paru in staršem Mr. in Mrs. Donaild Boyd in družinam.
Gl. odboru voščimo mnogo sreče v Novem 'letu, posebno naši gl. preds. Mary Bostian. Enako našemu duhovnemu vodji, Rev. Claude Okorn, ki tako lepo pišejo za nas v Zarjo.
Smo sredi zime, vendar če je mogoče pridite na sejo, saj je prijetno, da se zberemo in malo pogovorimo. Če bo v januarju hud mraz, ne bomo imele seje. Upam, da ste vse pri dobrem zdravju in vaše družine.
Pozdrav vsem in potrpite z menoj, ker nisem navajena slovensko pisati. Blagoslov v letu 1977 vsem!
ANNA TEKAVEC
PODR. 64, KANSAS CITY, KANS.
V naši nadškofiji smo dočakali izredno lepo slavje. 189 parov, ki so poročeni 50 let ali dalje, so bili deležni posebne slovenosti s sv. mašo, pri kateri so pcnovili svoje poročne obljube. Milostljivi g. nadškof Ignatius Streker, je vsa'ki par posebno blagoslovili, nam podal roko in nam čestital.
V	spomin na ta dan nam je poklonil sliko z našimi imeni in z nad škofovskim blagoslovom. To podobico bomo vedno ohranili v dragem spominu. Od naše župnije Sv. Družine, sva bila navzoča samo dva para: Mr. in Mrs. Anten Lastelič (Mrs. Lastalič je naša tajnica) in midva s soprogom, Mr. in Mrs. Joseph Kostelee, ki sva pravkar dopolnila 59 let zakena. Po cerkveni slovesnosti, so nam pa žene od katedrale Sv. Petra postregle z okusnim domačim pecivom in kavo. Ta dan nam bo ostal v neizbrisnem spominu.
Dne 7. oktobra je mirno v Gospodu zasipala moja ljubljena sestra, Mary Kobe v 85 letu starosti. Rojena je bila v Loškem potoku in pri hiši se je reklo po domače “žnidarjeva od Belevode”. članica Zveze je bila vse od ustanovitve podr. št. 64. Zapušča
3	sinove in dve hčerki od katerih je ena redovna sestra pri Charity sisters. Trije otroci in soprog so šlii v večnost pred njo. Za njo žaluje tudi eden posinovljen ec in 3 pastorke, ki so vsi bili zelo dobri do nje v njenih letih starosti. Priznali so ji, da je mnogo dobrega storila za nje, ko je poročila njihovega očeta, ko jim je umrla lastna mati. Zapušča tudi nas dve sestri in enega br;ita. En brat je umrl pred dvemi leti. Draga sestra spavaj mimo spanje pravičnega v ameriški grudi, kjer si preživela vsa leta od svojega 16 leta naprej. Naj Ti sveti večna luč. Mi Te bomo ohranili v trajnem spominu.
Na razna vprašanja, naj pojasnim, da članice, ki so dosegle 75 let
starosti plačajo samo 25<t v razredu A in 35 <t v razredu B.
Najlepši pozdrav dični organizaciji.
ANTONIA KOSTELEC. poročevalka'
PODR. 71, STRABANE, PENN.
Lep pozdrav vsem članicam in podružnicam!
Poteklo je že nekaj časa odkar sem se oglasila za našo podr. želela bi, da bi znala pisati po slovensko, da bi tudi starejše čtenice lahko citate.
Črez poletje nismo imele posebnih aktivnosti, toda upam, da borno na deceberski seji sklenile kaj dobrega za napredek organizacije. Imamo vedno leipo udeležbo na naši božičnici ter mnogo daril navzočnosti.
Še vedno imamo nekaj bolnih članic. Naši predsednici, Mary Tornsic in Mary Novak ter Irene Patrina in drugim želimo kar najhitrejše okrevanje.
Izgubile smo tudi dobro članico, mojo mamo, Mary Boštjančič, ki je dalje časa bolehala in je sedaj v božjih rokah, gotovo srečna in ne bi hotela zamenjati z nami tukaj na zemlji. Naj ji Bog na'klocii večni mir, kakor tudi vsem drugim članicam, ki so odšle v večnost.
Vse tiste Slanice, ki dosežete 75 leto starosti, me gotovo opozorite na to, ker potem plačate samo 25t članarine mesečno. Pokličite me, ali pa mi pišite.
Srečno novo leto vsem in naj vas Bog blagoslovi.
LUCILLE SMITH, taj.
PODR. 103, WASHINGTON, D.C.
Članica naše podružnice Ivanka Antolin iz Fairfield, Pa. je kljub veliki družini prejela dne 10. decembra 1976 Master's degree iz knjižničarstva ( M. S. in L. S.) na Shippensburg State College, Shippensburg, Pa.
Ivanka je šla zopet v šolo po 25 letih. Taiko, da je cela družina istočasno hodila v šolo. štirje v ljudsko šolo, štirje v High School in pet jih obiskuje univerze. Mož od Ivanke pa je profesor in je tako tudi v šoli. Pri tej posebni obveznosti in vsem času, ki ga je Ivaoka morala dati v študij so ji btti otroci v veliko pomoč. Saj je potovala v šolo samo na eno stran 40 milj.
Ivankimi načrti za v bodoče pa so dobiti sAužbo na kakšnem kolegiju v knjižnici. Ivanka je hčerka slovenskega pisatelja Narteja Velikonja., Vse članice našega društva ji prav iskreno čestitamo in ji želimo zadovoljstva in veselja ter polno uspehov v novem poklicu.
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fOU THE YOUNG AT HEART"
HI BOYS AND GIRLS
"A Blessed and Happy New Year each one of you.” This was my greeting twelve years ago. And in that first January letter, we read of Bishop Baraga, St. Agnes, the first presidential! elections of 1789, Benjamin Frankil'in and of birthday greetings to the children's youngest uncle who was then serving in the Navy.
Over thirteen years ago our foundress’ foresight in cultivating young member interest sought a Junior Page writer. After some personal deliberation my first letter appeared in February 1964. About the time I was making up my mind, my husband end I were expectant parents, who chose names for the new arrival. Andrew arrived around Thanksgiving time (or the day after President Kennedy’s assassination) and a month later Regina was sent to the presses.
I found it very interesting to look back into eaoh January issue, which for me completed another year. The second January wrote of the Statue of Liberty's inscription: Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to be free; and the importance of learning Slovenian history, enriching our education, personal development and appreciation of our Slovenian ancestry.
My third new year letter wrote of New Year superstitions, ceremonies and festivities. “The ringing of bells, the tooting of horns, the firing of rockets, the wearing of masks, the exchange of hats and the telling of fortunes really go back to the gray dawn of civilization. Such ceremonies are designed to frighten the Devil and drown out his forces of evil.” One must not carry over anything of the old into the new for all unfinished business will remain so throughout the year. Debts must be paid, borrowed articles returned and pockets and cupboards should not be em'pty.
Another year and the letter included a quiz on Family’s happiness. A score of twelve would give you a rare and almost perfect family, a typical family would score at least seven. With a score of six or less, steps would be needed to prevent further disruption of your home life. Here’s the quiz:
1. Did father and mother make a joint decisicn the last time your family bought a car or other expensive eq u ipment?
2. Do all family members usually give in cheerfully when the majority decides cn a TV program?
3. Do the youngsters know generally, without asking which regular TV Programs they may or may not watch, and which magazines they may read?
4. Does dad help occasionally with the family marketing and the care and disciplining of the children?
5. Do the youngsters do as much or more work around the house than the average youngster in your neighborhood?
6. Do all family members attend church regularly?
7. Is mother, dad, or both, a member of the local PTA or other similar community —welfare group?
8. Does dad spend at least half of his leisure tirne with the family?
9. Can you say that mother is not the undisputed boss in your family?
10. Are all in your family reasonably satisfied with your living conditions; or, if not, do all agree what should be dene to change them?
11. When with outsiders, can you laugh off personality characteristics or bad habits of other members of your family;
12. On the whole, is your family as happy as the average family you know?
The fifth J'anuary spoke of the calendar by which nothing is planned or accomplished without consulting this indispensable schedule of days, dates and months, whether it refers to the past, the present or the future.
The following year important FIRSTS from A to Z were listed: the Accordion patent v/as issued January 13, 1854 to Anthony Fora of Philadelphia, Pa. and the Zipper, the hook-less fastening, was invented by Whitcomb L. Judson of Chicago, Illinois. March 31, 1896.
Six years ago your Junior Page writer wrote that Christianity was made more appealing to the pagans when the pagans were allowed to bring into their new faith many of their pagan amusements and pastimes
TOMORROW
by Dorothy Brown Thompson
Tomorrow I’m to get a gift (So near to Christmas, too!)
This gift is always fresh and bright Yet lasts a whole year through;
It’s made in sections, and each day I open one, brand new.
Tomorrow I’ll begin it: How Exciting it will be!
Three hundred sixty-five the times A fresh surprise I’ll see;
Tomorrow I’m to get a gift —
A whole New Year — for me!
and festival days. And thus the ce-
lebration of New Years is centuries old. And in the next year ‘‘Happy Birthday to you” was the greeting marking the birth of a New Year. Ancient people believed that cakes and candles had magic powers, making wishes come true and driving away evil spirits. The birthday story began with the pharaohs and emperors; it continues today among the rich and poor, young and old who enjoy similar birthday oustoms all over the world. Two American sisters, Mildred and Patty Hill wrote the happy birthday song which has been adopted by every nation.
Coincidental witih our country's inauguration was the following year’s description of our country’s first inauguration of George Washington in New York City. His second was in Philadelphia as was John Adams’. Since 1801 with Thomas Jefferson's :nauguration, the city of Washington in the District of Columbia was the inaugural site.,
"Srečno Novo Leto, Glueckliches Neu-es J'ah, Bonne Annee, Feliz Ano Nuevo, Godt Nytarr, Maliigayang Bagong Taon, Szczes'iwego Nowego Roku, Sretna Nova Godina and in any other language this is what we say at the birth of a new year!” It is a holiday aill over the world, the grandfather of all festivals.
“Ring out the old, ring in the new” were the opening words two years ago. Of all the sounds of bells, the most solemn and touching is the peal Which rings out the Old Year. The ringing of .bells is the oldest and love-list way to send a message. Bells were used to frighten birds away, help to win or lose battles, call people to church or toll at funerals. Bells were used on sleighs, animals or street vendors. Bells were used as a call to dinner, to school, as an alarm or bearer of good tidings.
To us Americans the most famous bell is the Liberty Bell which proclaimed our nation’s independence July 4, 1776. And this proclamation is what made 1976 so very important to each of us — our nation's Bicentennial celebration.
An era of twelve years ends for one Regina and begins for another. The torch of inspiration, teaching, learning and informing is being passed to another. I am grateful to the editor’s angelic patience, to the readers, and to the members of my family for their help with the grammer, research, ideas, criticism or approval.
May the New Year be Heaven blessed and always keep you young at heart.
Yo u r friend, REGINA
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Fr. Frank Perkovich Presents...
SONGS & HYMNS FROM THE POLKA MASS
Celebrated at Resurrection Church, Eveleth Minnesota With JOE CVEK and the VARIABLES ORCHESTRA AND CHORALEERS.
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