Z AR/A - DAWN URADNO GLASILO OFFICIAL PUBLICATION SLOVENSKE ŽENSKE ZVEZE SLOVENIAN WOMEN'S UNION NUMBER I JANUARY, 1970 VOLUME 42 HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ONE AND ALL! SREČNO NOVO LETO VSEM ČLANICAM S.Ž.Z.! In tli«" New Year, 1970, enroll at least one new member in your branch! The Supreme Officers sincerely wish for progress and success in your branch. Give them your help anil co-operation! ZARJA - THE DAWN NUMBER I VOL. XLII JANUARY, 1970 Official Publication of the Slovenian Women’s Union of America — Uradno glasilo Slovenske Ženske Zveze Published monthly — izhaja vsak mesec Annual Subscription $3.00 — naročnina $3.00 letno Por Social members, $2.40 — za družbane članice $2.40 Publisher: ZARJA, 1937 W. Cermak Rd. Chicago 111. 60C08 Second Class Postage paid at Chicago, 111. All communications for the next issue of publication must be in the hands of the Editor by the fifth of the month. Vsi dopisi za naslednjo izdajo mesečnika morajo biti v rokah urednice do 5 v mesecu. Editorial Office: 1937 W.Cermak Rd, Chicago, 111. 60608 Telephone Bishop 7-2014, Area Code 312 HAPPY ItlRTHDAY //V JANUARY! Branch President: Jan. 2—Kay Yuratovac, Br. 73, Warrensville Hgts, Ohio Jan. 6—Frances Meglich, Br. 89, Oglesby, 111. Jan. 6—Irene Planinšek, Br. 103, Washington, D. C. Jan. 13—Mary Stephenson, Br. 27, No. Braddock, Pa. Jan. 15—Agnes Jancar, Br. 40, Lorain, Ohio Jan. 27—Mary Polajner, Br. 4, Oregon City, Oregon Secretaries: Jan. 12—Mary Krall, Br. 37, Greaney, Minn. Jan. 14—Virginia Zevkovich, Br. 57, Niles, Ohio Jan. 21—Agnes Lesar, Br. 102, Willard, Wis. Jan. 26—Mary Gerkman, Br. 4, Oregon City, Oregon MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY! Vucko became the new leader in high individual game with a 264. These are all handicap scores. Once again, the highlight of November was bowling for Thanksgiving turkeys—given by Townhall to the girls who bowled the most pins over average on their teams. The lucky winners were E. Kroschel, H. Fitzgerald, A. Marrazzo, A. Vucko, B. Zalik, A. Preskar, K. Esposito, B. Zurek, A. Kovacs and A. Fingerhut. A. Vucko was, by far, November’s star bowler. Ann came up with a 530 series, which included a 243 game. She also had a 498 series during the month. S. Melissa bowled a 204 game, which helped her towards a 490 series. Other high games during the month: E. Statkus, 197; A. Fingerhut, 195; A. Post, 195; A. Scambiatteria, 194; S. Gorka, 194. Those railroad hotshots were at it. again. November’s list includes: J. Ovnik, L. Zefran, A. Persa, 2>-7; L. Ovnik, S. Melissa, H. Fitzgerald, 3-10; B. Zurek, T. Stanek, 5-7; G. Niedziel-ko, M. Stuck, 6-7; L. Hasek, 4-5-7; E. Statkus, 2-7, 5-7; D. Ceska, 5-10; A. Fingerhut, 4-7-10; M. Reinholz, 6-7-10; C. Lexa, 3-10, 5-10; M. Zefran, 5-7, 2-7; F. Smulski, 3-5-10. Hope your holidays were enjoyable! Barbara Zurek No. 20, Joliet, III. Bowling News. Team standing as of December 1, 1969. We have Bluth’s Sausage in the lead by 5 games. Out of 39 games they won 27 and lost 12. (What a team!) Next in line is Shep’s Sunoco Service Station; they have won 22 games and lost 17. Following closely behined Shep's is the Northwest Recreation Club; they won 21 games and lost 18. In 4th place we have Merichka’s Restaurant who won 16% and lost 22% games. And right on their tail we have American Slovenian Home with 16 games won and 23 lost. Last but not forgotten we have Fred C. Dances. Funeral Home; they won 143^jfiBjj,C!sJ. 2'4%. It seems they had shar&.df bad breaks in the begfiTniiig of (he; sea- It •*/ son, because they are on their way up — they won 7 games out of 12 since last month. (That’s some bowling!) We had a few 500 series bowled in November. Agnes Verbiscer had a nice 518, high game 202, Dorothy Jak-setich had a beautiful series of 510, high game 180. Dorothy is trying for her first 200 this season, she can do it too. Then we have Marge Gas-perich’s 508 series, high game 191. Marge Wajchert bowled a 504 series. Marge’s high series for the season is 524. Millie Briski didn’t roll a 500 series but she had a beautiful game of 182 - high series 442. Millie may not get a whole lot of strikes but when it comes to picking up splits, she’s the gal that can do it. Bernie Bluth had a high game of 182 and her daughter Mary Lou’s high game is only 172. Bernie, maybe you better give Mary Lou a few bowling lessons! (Only kidding! Mary Lou is on the Bluth’s Sausage team and they are in 1st place.) Our Christmas Party was held at D’Amico’s Restaurant on Jefferson St. A good time was had by all! Before closing we would like to express our deepest sympathy to Marge Wajchert, whose father Mr. Henry J. Jessen, Sr., passed away on November 12th. I’m sure all the girls will remember him in their prayers. I wish everyone a Very Happy New Year! Gen Kainsek, Reporter CLUES “I think my son must be home from college,” said the mother. “You think lie is? Don’t you know?” “Only on circumstantial evidence,” replied the mother. “1-Ie hasn’t written home for three weeks, but the car is missing.” They walked the lane together, the sky was covered with stars; They reached the gate in silence, he lifted down the bars. She raised her brown eyes to him, there’s nothing between them now; For he was just a farmer’s boy, and she—a Jersey cow! Bowlers Report Standings No. 2, Chicago, III., Bowling News. It looks as tho the Chicago S.W.U. bowling league is going to have another seesaw season. December and the onset of the holiday season found a new leader atop the standings. Marquette Service Station took over the lead by winning 10 games during November— to give them a record of 28% wins and 13% losses. Zefran Funeral Home fell to second place with 27 wins and 15 losses. John F. Cuneo and Wagner’s Bakery tied for third place with 25 wins and 17 losses. Marquette retained its lead in high team series with 2724. Zefran posted a new high team game of 995. L. Ovnik is still on top with her high individual series of 646, but A. Rev. Claude Okorn, O.F.M.: A WATCH Many are the lessons of a watch. The watch has a maker. It did not happen to come into being by accident. A living man, much more complicated in construction than a watch, did not appear on earth by chance. He has a Maker, our heavenly Father. The next lesson of the watch is very obvious. It is composed of two parts: of a case and of "works”. The case does little to fulfill the main purpose of the watch. The “works” hidden within the case, are the watch. They keep time. Man is composed of a case and “works”. We commonly refer to these components as body and soul. The soul is much more valuable than the body. Many people possess a fine case but keep poor time. It is a sad mistake to polish the case while the works are rusted and out of adjustment. A watch was made to perform, a service, not to be used merely as an ornament. Man is made for usefulness. He must live to serve. Our Savior became our very slave. A watch is no good unless it is accurate and dependable. Watches make for order in the world, they eliminate confusion. Business, institutions, trains, buses ... run by the clock. Perhaps there is so much confusion in the world today because so many men are not dependable. They lack a sense of responsibility. They do not tick right. To function properly a watch must be clean. Polishing the case and setting the hands every night won’t do any good if there is something wrong inside. Small-mindedness, petty selfishness, a lack of consideration . . are the particles of dust that will eventually impair the watch as surely as dropping it on a concrete floor. If the mainspring is broken, the watch is "dead”. If the balancewheel is out of adjustment, the watch will run wild. In either case, the jeweler must be consulted to repair the damages. God maintains repair booths in all His churches where the mainspring of sanctifying grace can be replaced if it has been destroyed. The balancewheel can be made to run smoothly up front in the church where the “oil of unction” is daily available under the form of Christ’s Body and Blood. A watch ceases to function if it is not wound regularly. A man loses strength, fails in his tasks, and finally becomes useless spiritually if he does not form regular habits of prayer. A watch is valued by the number and quality of its jewels hidden away in its case. A soul adorned with many virtues possesses treasures beyond compare, it is a pearl of great price. The case maybe scared and bruised and crucified by Illness or poverty or troubles, but it’s contents can be as rich as refined gold. People look square at the face of a watch and know what time it is. They know, too, that the face is true because the onsight is right. So do people look into the face of a Christian and there read inspiration. The splendor of the soul is reflected in the gaze of the countenance. Such must be my example like a clock high in a courthouse tower, that people will want to set their conduct by me. When we visit a watch shop we see the “works” of many watches removed from their cases. Having undergone repair, they tick merrily as they are being tested. Only the watchmaker knows which case belong to each. Man’s soul will shortly be removed from its case. But it will not really cease to function. Depending on its test performance here on earth will the Maker endow it with mirth or woe for all eternity. Perhaps we should be reminded that in more ways than one life depends on the "ticker.” Regulations For Election of Delegates and Alternates to the 15th National S. W. U. Convention, May DELEGATES ARTICLE 15. To be a delegate or alternate, one must be at least 21 years of age, and be a member in good standing besides being a U. S. citizen and a practical Catholic at the time of election. Candidates for delegates and alternates must have attended at least 5 meetings of the year, prior to the Convention, being a member at least one year. This, however, shall not apply to newly organized branches. (The convention year is considered from the first day of January of the previous year to the first day of January in the convention year.) ARTICLE 16. Each subordintae branch, which has the assessments paid at the Home office for all its members and which numbers 100 to 300 members in Adult Classes A and B on the first day in the month of Janu- uary of the convention year, shall be entitled to one delegate to the convention. Branches numbering 301 to 600 members shall be entitled to two delegates. Branches with more than G01 members are entitled to three delegates to the convention irrespective of the membership total. ARTICLE 17. Subordinate branches having a mem-bershipship of less than 100 members shall be combined with other such branches by the Supreme Secretary for the purpose of electing a delegate. The total membership for consolidation for elections shall be considered as of the first day in the month of January of the convention year. The consolidated branches shall have a total of 200 members to be entitled to one delegate. 24-27, 1970 In connection therewith the branches closest to each other shall be consolidated. The Supreme Secretary shall issue the order of consolidation after which the delegates shall be elected. Consolidated branches shall elect their delegate in the month of February of the convention year. ARTICLE 18. Branches which do not send a delegate may authorize another delegate or a Supreme Board member who attends the convention to represent them. A proxy vote of such branches is valid only if the branch numbers 100 members. ARTICLE 19. Delegates and alternates shall be elected in the month of January or February in the convention year. Elections held earlier than the first day of January or later than the first day of March of the convention year shall not be considered valid. The nominations of delegates shall be public, the elections being made by written ballot. If more than one delegate is nominated and a majority is not reached by any one candidate, the two higest nominees shall he voted upon to decide the election. A separate election shall be held for each delegate. Alternates shall be elected in a similar manner. ARTICLE 20. Unanimous elections shall be valid when the entire present membership approves, or if only one candidate has been nominated. The above regulations must be followed at your meetings this month and in February as it applies to your branch. Your co-operation will be appreciated. Albina Novak, Supreme Secretary BR. NO. 1, SHEBOYGAN AT FESTIVE CELEBRATION At the Christmas Party of Br. 1, Sheboygan, Wise., members enjoyed a holiday repast and entertainment. These photos were taken at the event. A lovely group consisted of members, from left seated: Frances Grabner, Franie Grabner, Frances Krolnik, Mary Turk, Mary Podržaj, Johanna Zore; Standing: Frances Žnidaršič, Sylvia D r e x I e r, Emma Kotnik, Christine Rupnik, Mary Germ, Frances Klancher, Anna Zavrl and Josephine Golob. ACTIVITIES Officers and members of Br. 1, from left, seated: Anna Modiz, Rec. Sec’y., Dorothy Brezonik, Vice-Pres., Marie Prisland, Founder, Margaret Fischer, Secretary, Dorothy Kregel, Treasurer. Standing: Frances Fritz, Julia Tratter, Mary Brezonik, Phyllis Pentek, Antonia Brulla, Rogine Grabner, Olga Saye, president and Mary Godez. No. 2, Chicago, III. Highlights of the year’s activities were reported at our yearly meeting with many remembrances brought to light. We welcomed new members, Albina Mikec and her baby daughter, Rosemary, recommended by Mitzi Krapenc. The president insists we get busy in the Convention Queen Campaign so that Chicago sends the Queen! How about that? Can we do it, members? Discussion centered on the program for the new year. Ideas such as starting a cooking school, or demonstrations in the culinary and fine arts sounded very good. We hope to talk more on the subject at the January meeting when installation of officers will talce place. The election results are as follows: President. Josephine Železničar, a wonderful lady, serving her 21st term; Vice-President, Fani Humar, and we welcome her to our staff; Sec., Frances Zibert — our fine member for many years and who loves people; Treasurer, Liz Zefran, who is our branch’s energetic officer many years; Recording Sec., yours truly; Sergeant-at-Arms, Luba Troha and Auditors: Jennie Puhek, Sophie Petrovič and Mitzi Krapenc. The latter four members are also the kind of officers it is a pleasure to work with. Hostess is our ever- loving Ann Zorko, who is as at home in the kitchen as anyone can ever be. We reviewed the by- laws and came up with a similar set of rules for the new year. Meetings will continue as in the past on alternate months as follows: January, March, May, Sept., November and December. In May and November, the secretary will only collect dues. We recalled with sadness the passing of five members In 1969, namely: Anna Muha, Clara Foys, Katherine . .ere we see from left, seated: Anna Schuster, Angela Rossman, Frances Ple-setz, Helen Valentinčič, Mitzie Borsecnik and Minka Tevsh; Standing are Victoria Supancic, Amalia Zunter, Frances Seiko, Mary Krainz, Maria Vertacic, Mary Vertacic, Hermine Udovich, Mary Udovich and Stephania Vatovetz. tu a Supreme President’s Message |sin New Year Greetings to our Spiritual Advisor, Supreme Officers, branch officers and members of our Slovenian Women’s Union. May ¥& the year of 1970 bring you much happiness and Our Lord bestow you countless blessings and good health! jtm Year of 1970 will be another important one. First there will be nine branches observing their 40th Anniversary and they are branches 27, 28, 29 ,31, 32, 23, 34, 35 and 37. Second is our 15th National Convention which will be held in bp Euclid, Ohio, May 24 to 28, 1970. »j« Congratulations to all the elected officers and re-elected officers of each branch in the Union. Good active officers make a good prosperous branch especially with the help of all members attending the meetings and working hand in hand. Please do not decline if syn asked to help in any way for the betterment and good of the branch. Officers are trying all in their power to make your branch a lively one and without your help it is impossible. pQ Members are asked to attend the branch meetings in January jhn and February to elect delegates who will represent the branch to the 1Z best of her ability. Notice all rules and details will be under the Secretary’s report in this issue. fan £. Who shall be the Convention Queen? Convention Queen Campaign is now in full swing and by now some of you are busy scouting for new members. If you have selected |3p a campaign manager of your branch, give her the name of a prospec- jhfj tive member so that she can write them in to the Zveza. This en- ables her also to win the title of Convention Queen. Slovenian Chapel Fund a-. $5,000.00 is still needed to close the Chapel Fund. Needed is only yV 500 donors to send in $10.00 to complete this goal. Thanks to Rev. Andrew J. Krasinski of St. Joseph’s Parish in Forest City, Pa. ihT) To date St. Joseph’s Parish there has donated $1,000 and the good »j* people of this city $2,000.00. We also received $40.00 from Chicago, 111., adding nicely to their grand total of over $3,000.00. Following are donations that have been sent in from our Slovenian Women’s Union secretaries the past month: Syr Br. 34 Barbara Yapel, Soudan, Minnesota $4.00 Y~ Br. 25 Mary Otoničar, Cleveland, Ohio 25.00 Br. 21 Stella Dancull, Cleveland, Ohio 10.00 Br. 52 Frances Kanieski, Hibbing, Minnesota 8.00 jht) Br. 20 Olga Ancel, Joliet, Illinois G.00 1Z. Construction on the chapel will begin soon as the marble and ma- ™ terial arrives from Italy. Painting of Maria Pomagaj, as most of you have read, is already at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception bl) in Washington, D. C. Date for the dedication is not yet set at this time of writing, and hope to have it for you in next month’s issue. As you see, the amount needed is very small and some of you that have I# not sent in your donation yet and are planning to do so, small or large, top it will be greatly appreciated. iL) Wishing you all a very Happy New Year, Healthy one, Joyous one, and a Prosperous one. Happy Birthday to all celebrating this month ™ and a speedy recovery to all ailing. All members of SWU, say a prayer for our secretary Albina Novak who at this time of writing will be recuperating from surgery. Toni Turek Foys, Angeline Lesza and Angeline Zugich. We thanak the wonderful ladies who donated to the November Penny Social witih prizes and goodies. Many also gave cash donations and as a result netted $1G5.00 for the children’s Christmas Party. Thanks to each and everyone. We extend loving wishes for recovery to good health to our secretary of the past several years, Albina Novak who had to give up her post due to ill health. As they say, good health is God’s greatest gift. We hope she will soon be well and able to resume her favorite occupation, with the Slovenian Women’s Union. Mrs. Matilda Sever, our long-standing member, is still very ill, now recuperating at home. We wish her all the best as well as Mrs. Anna Krapenc, recovering at home from surgery, too. May the new year bring better health to all our ailing members! Gifts were exchanged and a few choice drops of the golden liquid were enjoyed, courtesy of Mr. John Železnikar. How thoughtful, eh? Next month, we hope to have a big attendance as we will have e-lection of delegates to the National Convention, selection of Mother of the Year and installation of officers. It will be on January 8th. Best to all for happiness in 1970. Corinne Leskovar No. 7, Forest City, Pa. An invitation to all members to attend the meetings of the new year. And, why not bring a new member with you? We are sorry that we lost a member, Mrs. Mary Telban, who moved to Cleveland, Ohio and now is trans-fered to Br. 25, Mrs. Otoničar, secretary. We wish you good luck, Mrs. Telban. We are happy that Mrs. Frances Punter is home from the hospital and feeling better. Also Fannie Kavsek and Mary Link Marinich are home recuperating from operations. I hope that our Supreme Secrteary, Albina Novak is feeling better by now. We had a very bad snow storm in November and had no lights, heat or phone service — a total black out. The men worked around the clock for a couple of days before they repaired all the lines. Canada also had a black out at that time. We were happy and honored to have our Supreme President of SWU, Mrs. Toni Turek and her husband visit us. They are gracious people, so nice and friendly. All the people of Forest City enjoyed their short visit. We are glad they liked Forest City and its people — well, we liked them, also! Mrs. Anna Kameen, our president , 90 years young, and all of us thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Turek for your visit. Come again! Josephine Gostisha, Sec. No. 12, Milwaukee, Wis. Those of us who do attend our regular monthly meetings still find some pleasure In the socials that follow as well as the coffee and cake usually donated by some one whose birthday we celebrate. The business meetings however, are too much a repitition of the same few making the decisions. Wish there were more to help with this as well as new ideas especially for the young or even the junior members. Unless enough interest is shown, a few can't do much about it. The possobility of changing the day of meetings was discussed as too often we run into other groups’ socials which makes the attendance smaller as so many belong to other groups and they must choose the place to go. This will have to be finally decided upon at the next meeting. So, pleaase watch for future announcements and help spread the word around. Many times we hear of some mem- ber being sick or hospitalized when it’s too late. Please call one of your officers as soon as you know of the sick because it’s the only way we can send out cards or make a visit to help cheer the members and let them know that their sisters are thinking and praying for their speedy recovery. No one is intentionally forgotten! Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to Antonia Gostechnik family as well as the family of Mary Blasica both of whom have left us for the better world. We pray for their souls. We shall all miss them. Many of our old, dependable and loyal members are departing for the better life and it is Important that their sons and daughters and even grandchildren find their way into our organization or we will have the future generations growing up without the awareness of the traditions and pride of their Slovenian heritage, so let's try to enroll more of the young while we are still here! We still have the books “FROM SLOVENIA TO AMERICA” for sale as well as the cookbooks. Both are valuable books to have around. 1970 is the year of the National Convention so start saving and planning to attend. Mary Dezman, Sec. No. 13, San Francisco, Calif. — Our Year of 19C9 ended with a very sad note. Our dear friend and past Treasurer’s husband, Joe Ansel passed away. Joe had been ill for some time and his constant nurse and pal, Mary (his beloved wife) kept a sweet smile and a good word ever ready for “Her Joe”. Mary was our treasurer for many years and did her usual perfect job, but due to Joe’s illness and the fear of being out during the evening, Mary felt it was impossible to attend our meetings and gave her office to another. Joe’s illness despite its pain and inconvenience did not at one time alter the pleasantness and consideration shown any and all visitors. My husband and I both loved to visit Joe and Mary as it was such a happy visit. Joe, of course, was born in California just a few miles out of San Francisco at Oat Hill, his family added richly to the comfort of folks coming from the Old Country as it was called at that time. Their house was always open to a new American, and these fine people gave the the lonely and lost souls a real lift and help that only they would extend. So, being a good and kind guy was sort of Joe’s entire life as it extended from his youth to the time of his death. His adored family of daughter Agnes and husband Edward Kurnick, granddaughters Sandra, her husband Greg and of course the sweet twins. Daughter Edith Ansel has been a great help to her mother and Co-operative Committee At St. Joseph's, Joliet The annual church card party at St. Joseph’s in Joliet was a very successful event with the cooperation of all societies. Here pictured are members of the committee from left, seated: Mrs. Johanna Krall, presi- dent of St. Gen. No. 108 KSKJ for 40 years and a member of Br. 20 SWU for 42 years and Mrs. Anna Jerisha, 30 years president of St. Cecelia Society of Holy Family lodge, our member for 40 years. Standing center is Mrs. Marie Scheidt with Mrs. Evelyn Lustich right, representing the PTA and Ros-arians. General Chairman of the e-vent was Mrs. Mary Železnikar. All mothers are long-time members of the Branch. Congratulations. J. E. of course at a time like this it is so nice to have the family pulling together. Mary we know will feel a great void with her Joe now in Paradise because these two were constant companions, having celebrated a 50th Anniversary a few years a-go. Church, Home and Family were the bywords of these wonderful people, we will all miss Joe and his nice smile and happy word, there are not enough nice people around and his empty chair will truly be a lonely thing to see. It is said the best of us remain on earth in the being of our Families, this is really true with Joe as his faimly is loved by all who know them. It is so hard to say the right thing at a time like this but is with a true heart I personally can say I am a much happier person for having known our dear friend Joe Ansel and it will be a long long time before we can accept his not being with us. Dear Mary: all we can say to you is may the Good Lord make your heart strong enough to overcome this loss, but you can truly say to God: "I have done all I could to make Joe’s life a happy and successful one.” Good night dear Friend may you find a real peace with God, as Heaven has been waiting for another Flower such as you. Death too visited our home with the death of my husband’s mother Alba. It was a sudden death so it is still much of a shock. It just goes to prove what a thin thread this life of ours really is, use all your time wisely and make each day a happy one as time is so short here on earth. Election of Officers, with the following results: President, Rose Scoff (Supreme State President); Vice president, Ann Stich (our former Financial Secretary); Financial Secretary, Doris Lovrin (former President) Secretary, Margaret Fager, (Sister of Rose Scoff); Treasurer, (Temporarily until we can elect a new officer) Rose Bianco; Auditors: Katie Plut (former treasurer), Katie Lampe (Rose Scoff’s Sister) who is also our door Sentinel. It is so difficult to get Officers to take our responsibilities so these fine ladies were more or less drafted to their office. It is most important for all of our members to get behind these officers and let’s make the year 1970 a success beyond all our expectations and make these people proud to be our officers. Your help is needed so try to attend as many meetings as possible. A social meeting will be held on February 5th so come one and all and attend a fine function. We have some suprises for you. Fran Chiodo No. 20, Joliet, III. — Condolences to the Munich family who lost their mother and our member., Caroline Munich, age 70, after a lingering illness. She was a member of St. Mary Nativity church and buried in the parish cemetery. She was born in Croatia. She joined in May, 1934 recommended by dec. Ann Pluth. She was a widow for some time and is survived by sons, daughters and many relatives. Our condolences to the family of Edward Witzcak who died suddenly at the age of 52. He is survived by wife, nee Hochevar, daughters and many relatives. He also leaves brothers and sisters, among them Mrs. John L. Jevitz. Buried from St. Ann’s church, he rests at Holy Cross cemetery. Sympathy also to the family of Jerry Mutz, dead at the age of 67 after a lenthy illness at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He is survived by wife, Mary, nee Gregorash, our member for a long time, also by three daughters and two sons. He worked at the steel mill for 45 years until his retirement. A member of many organizations. Mr. Mutz was well known in our community and now rests at St. Joseph’s cemetery. AT THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF BR. NO. 32, EUCLID, OHIO Pictured before Mass at St. Christine's church in Euclid were members of Br. 32 celebrating the branch's 40th anniversary. First photo: T. Potokar, J. Comenshek, A. Godlar, F. Sokach and C. Peck. Second photo is of a happy group, from branches 41, 32 and 68, M. Videnšek, M. Sedej, M. Drenik, A. Jarm, M. Vodičar, F. Klun and others. Right photo shows loyal #32 members, M. Batich, P. D’Amico, A. Cooke and A. Jazbeck. Our member, Anna Lenovich, of Cora St., lost her daughter, Mary Me-tash, also survived by numerous relatives. Our bowler, Margaret Waj-chert lost her father Henry J. Jans-son. Our sympathy. Member Lodine Hays is back from the hospital after several weeks there and we are glad to hear that Frances Hubert, our trustee, is on the road to recovery. She made her home with sister Mayme Fedo until recovered sufficiently to return to work. Ill in the hospital was also our social member Mayme Atland. A few months ago, secretary Olga Ancel sent out the books From Slovenia to America written by well- known Mrs. Prisland, and the branch has now received various responses from the libraries where they were sent. One was from the Providence High School at New Lenox, 111.; Sister Mary Joseph Eleanor, the librarian writes: "Thank you so much for bringing me the book “From Slovenia to America". We are very happy to have this splendid addition to our library. It is an en- richment of our history references.” Words of thanks were also re- ceived from Lewis College and others. Since this book can be obtained by contacting secretary Olga ga Ancel, 1115 Frederick St., I suggest that every member should have a copy for their family and friends. No one should be without it. When you receive this issue of Zarja, we already will be in the year 1970. We wonder what this year will bring. Wishes to all for a very Happy New Year with good health and God's blessing to all of you and your families. Please attend our meetings. The next one will be January 28th at the same place. We also will have the Annual Party at this time, so do come. Installation of officers will also take place. With best wishes. Josephine Erjavec No. 21, Cleveland, O. At the annual meeting the following officers were elected for 1970: Helen Konkoy, president; Theresa Lach, vice-presi- dent; Stella Dancull, secretary; Lois Babnick, treasurer; Jean Masso, recorder; auditors: Theresa Kozuh, Fran Cimperman, Anna Kosak, sentinel, Anna Kosak, Slovenian reporter Anna Jesenko and English, Lois Babnick. Josephine Weiss is honorary treasurer. I wish to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone who helped to make the Christmas party such a success. There will be no meetings in the month of July and August. The members are reminded to pay their dues in advance for these two months, at least. The first Wednesday of the month will continue to be our meeting day at 7:30 p. m. and the place is the JDN Hall. The stork brought a baby girl, Gerry Lynn, to the home of Alma and Richard Lunder thus making Christine Lunder grandmother for the third time. Congratulations to the family. In my last report, I forgot to mention our sincere sympathy extended to Mrs. Mary Zeitz on the loss of her daughter, Jennie Scully. Christinas greeting cards were sent to the following: Cecile Brodnik, Anne Pelcic, Josephine Weiss, Frances Kozelj, Frances Blatnik, Helen Less, Teresa Zupančič, with a sincere hope for speedy recovery. Wedding bells rang out for Mr. and Mrs. Harry Alan Klein who were married at St. Bosco Church in September. Mrs. Klein is the former Kathy Banker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Banker. Our best wishes for a lifetime of happiness. Hapy Golden Anniversary to Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Kozuh who celebrated tbeir 50th Wedding Day. Congratulations and best wishes on this memorable occasion. Happy Birthday to alll members celebrating in January and may the New Year bring to each and every member God’s choicest blessings. Stella Dancull No. 32, Euclid, Ohio. Our December meeting is always our biggest r.nd we had the biggest attendance so far this year with many present. Our president can work much easier if this continues. The year-end party started with supper and It was delicious with breaded chicken and all the trimmings. The food was baked and donated by members. Our president Mary Bostian with her hard-working committee prepared all this, namely: Mary Drobnik, Ann Rosman, Tončka Skvarča and others. Donations came from A. Tekavec, A. Rossman, F. Klune, M. Vodichar, M. Knific, A. Pozar, J. Comenshek, J. Palk, F. Frick, T. Skvarča. Thanks to all and may God bless you-! Then came the meeting and it was a big one. After the opening prayer, led by president Mary Bostian she read two letters from the Supreme President and Secretary on the new campaign and business for the new year. We are proud to have selected Toni Skvarča as our campaign queen. We lost no time at the meeting so now let’s work, seek new members and put the queen’s name on all applications. Bear in mind that the Convention coming in May, 1970 will be here in Euclid. The following officers were elected: President, Mary Bostian, Vice-President. Anne Cooke; Secretary, Josephine Comenshek; Treasurer, Molly Sodja; Recording Secretary, Anne Tekavec; Auditors Mary Drobnick and Mary Batish; Reporter in English, A. Tekavec and in Slovenian, Toni Skvarča. Mary Drobnik was elected Sergeant-of-Arms. Mother of the Year for 1970 is Jennie Gustinčič. Our president honored the charter members by pinning a season’s corsage on each of them which made them very happy. Our by-laws remain the same as in the past. To boost the treasury, we received the following donations: F. Gerjevic, Nettie Pristov, J. Vldrich each gave $2; M. Baraga, $2.50 and Caroline Peck, $1. To the good time kitty as follows: $2, M.Knific, B. Baron. T. Potokar, Mr. Pierce and $1.50 from M. Bolek. $1 from J. Gustinčič. M. Kalin, A. Barkovich, J. Jagodnlck. M. Ercul, M. Baraga, H. Kovačevič, P. Vrh, F. Sokach, M. Turk, M. Frick, M. Zele, C. Peck, F. Kochevar, M. Drenik, M. Mance, A. Jazbec and A. Chinchar. Gifts like these come from the heart; thanks to all and there will be more good times as you can see and a happy birthday to all. Annie Chinchar spent a week in Florida in the sun but she is having surgery, foot complications, this month. We will pray for you, Annie and hope it will be successful. God bless you. Then we had an exchange of gifts and a number of door prizes were given by our president. You all know M. Bostian and how she loves to sing. We joined in singing the An-gelus and other songs. So, you see, we opened the new year and ever so busy already! Again, we wish all of you a happy and prosperous new year. Wishes also to the Supreme Board and Spiritual Director, Father Claude. A reminder to all our members, please check your dues books and do cooperate witih the secretary. Anna Tekavec, Rec. Secretary No. 33, Duluth, Minn. With the season of Advent upon us, Br. 33 ended the year with their annual Christmas party and election of new officers. It has been a busy year and very rewarding one for us. As usual the lunch and table decorations were beautiful. The ladies are to be commended for their efforts in another memorable evening. Congratulations go out to the new officers for the coming year who are President, Betty Mrak; Vice President, Verna Thoreson; Sec. Treasurer Jackie Rukavina; Recording Sec., Dorothy Rychlak; Trustees: Cyrilla Collard, Rose Kreslcy, Mary Popovich; Funeral Fund: Lois Popovich and yours truly remains as full time reporter. Needless to say with the outgoing officers go our many thanks, appreciaiton and gratitude for a job that sometimes took many hours and was exasperating but in the end was rewarding. At our Christmas meeting 3 new members were taken into Br. 33: Katherine Broten. Delores O’Connel and social member Gert Puchalla. We welcome them heartily into our midst. A speedy recovery to our members who are on the sick list whether at home or in the hospital. Our warmest thoughts and wishes to those members in nursing homes or who are unable to get out. You’re not forgotten. Deepest sympathy and condolences go out to the family and friends of Rose Ann Rot who passed away recently. She will be sorely missed by many. Weather permitting we hope to see you all at our next meeting which is the first Wednesday of every month. We will have installation of the new officers. For those members who are behind in the payment of dues and other, please contact the Sec.-Treasurer so she may get her books up to date. Until next month God willing! SMILE . . . God loves you! Florence Burger, Reporter No. 42, Maple Heights, Ohio. On December 1 ,we bade a fond farwell and “Bon Voyage” to our president Antonija Kastelic, and her husband Lou, who are planing to spend the next 10 months in Slovenia visiting their sisters and many other relatives. Though it is certain that they will be missed beyond words (especially by their family) we all wish them a happy and safe journey and continue-ed good health. Dobra srečna pot, Ma and Ata! Tonka sends many, may thanks to all those who helped to make her term as president of our branch a success. She sends a very special thank you and love to Angela Perko, her very dear friend of 49 years, who, accompanied by her daughters, Josie Gruden, Helen Tomsic and E-leanor Flaherty, extended her bon voyage at the airport along with a-nother friend, Mary Gregorič. On November 30, The Planina Singing Society presented a very beautiful and moving concert. The second half brought back many sentimental memories to those in the audience as the group sang the “old time” songs many sang years ago in the “Old Country.” The Kastelics were wished farewell during this time. Congratulations, Planina! Happy Birthday to Mary Yemec, our secretary, and a very very Happy and Blessed New Year to all! B. A. Kastelic No. 45, Portland, Ore. — Attendance at the last meeting was only seven members. Suggestions made because of lack of members at meetings that dues should be paid to close the year. No member in arrears with dues payments can be held Indefinitely Those who are three months behind will be suspended. The low balance in our checking account necessitates curtailment of flowers or plants to ill members. Also gifts to members in rest homes will not be sent any more. If any member wishes to contribute, we gladly will accept for the remembrance fund. At the Christmas meeting, we were hoping to collect 25 cents from each member for this purpose. We had a dance in cooperation with local 130 of the HBZ held Nov. 22nd at the Beaver Hall. All members were urged to buy a ticket whether or not they attended. Happy New Year to all members and branches of the SWU. Ann Carlisle, Rec. Sec. Another S. W. U. First Since the Slovenian Women’s Union was organized, the ladies have gained quite a bit of knowledge on knowing what is going on In the world. Years ago, a woman’s place was in the home. Husbands were active in organization work while most of the ladies just looked on. But, today, thru the S. W. U., its members have become a very active group. The S. W. U. was first in promoting many new ventures in organizational work. First in creating women’s lodges in all parts of the U. S.; first in editing a good monthly magazine; first to introduce hotel life at their conventions, first to establish a scholarship fund for members; first in publishing a songbook, a cookbook, a history book, first in tour groups traveling to Europe and in the U. S.; first in starting to raise funds for the Slovenian Chapel in Washington, D. C. and now, another first . . . introducing our young girls to “society" thru a cotillion ball. A ball like this will be on the order of a debutante “coming out” ball, but with a big difference, that is, you do not have to be from a prominent family, or have society background. All our young members will be invited to participate. Highlights of the Ball is as follows: Girls will be dressed in long white gowns and carry bouquets of red roses. They will be presented one by one and escorted by their fathers to their special guests. A dance will be held with the girls taking major part. Individual creativity will be emphasized at the 1970 National Convention now being planned and organized and one major innovation will be held on the weekend of Convention Week, that is, the Cotillion Ball! Time to sign up now and enter in this big, beautiful affair. For more information, call or write to the undersigned or Jane Novak, Tel. 461-2399. Plan to enter now. Branches are expected to organize this idea among their own young members and participate. We want you all in this wonderful activity. Frances Sietz 308 Richmond Rd., Richmond Heights., O. 44143 tel. 261-2856 No. 50, Cleveland, O. — Our branch had a very exciting 1969 year — we are looking forward to 1970, our Convention Year. Meetings for January, February and March will be held at the Euclid Recreation Center, every 3rd Monday at 8 o’clock, address is E. 231st St., and Lake Shore Blvd. Try to attend and take care of your dues at the same time. Our mem- bership drive manager, Ann Hočevar, has quite a few prospects on the list. Her slogan is: Remember, every member sign up a new member! Selling of the book From Slovenia to America is doing very well. Better hurry and get yours now from Toni Turek before they are all gone. A suggestion was brought up to ask our combined branches to donate copies of the book to all local and surrounding libraries. We donated a book to the St. Vitus school library. Our Christmas party was a huge success. Meeting started at 3 p. m. and the nominating committee reported the following members accepted the positions for the new year. Pres., Frances Sietz; Vice Pres., Toni Turek; Sec’y-Treas., Marie Beck; Rec. Sec’y, Bernice Somrak; Reporter, Jane Novak; Sunshine Club, Marie Dolinar; Mother of the Year, Beatrice Tome. Before the adjournment, cup cakes with candles lit on them were passed to each member. We all sang Silent Night in English and Slovenian in memory of our departed members and Happy Birthday to Jesus. Happy Birthday was sung to Bea Tome, also. Then, hilarious games were played, gifts were exchanged and door prizes given. A good dinner rounded out the evening. Send cards to our sick members, Evana Mandel, Mary Finley and Cecelia Žnidaršič. Ann Dekleva is doing just fine after her eye surgery and she sent a lovely thank you card to all for remembering her. Our deepest sympathy is extended to Eleanor Karlinger on the loss of her dear mother. We all remember Mrs. Karlinger as a very charming and pleasant lady. God grant her eternal rest. News of our Fall travelers: Emily Unik returned from a six week trip to Europe; Mamie Marin is now in Arizona, and Marie Beck is visiting her daughter Nancy Jagodnik in Grand Rapids, Iowa. Welcome to Rose Ellen Plescia, who returned home after a two year stay in Germany. After a visit of G weeks at home with her parents, she will reside in Texas with her husband, Robert, who is in the serivce of our country. A big thank you is extended to all our members who had in any way helped our branch to keep active. Our 19G9 year was good, because you all helped to make it so. You will keep it up, won't you, because 1970 promises to be another big and rewarding year for us. Frances Sietz, Pres. DEEPEST SYMPATHY Our deepest sympathy to the families of our departed branch officers Mrs. Ivana Chesnik, president of Br. 61, Braddock, Pa. who died Oct. 30th and Mrs. Theresa Zallar, secretary of Br. 104, Johnstown, Pa., who passed away on Oct. 10th. We pray that their heavenly rewards are many and they rest in peace! No. 52, Kitzville, Minn.— Dearest members, here it is, the closing of the year and beginning of another. We held our meeting at the Alpine Chalet and elected the officers for the coming year. The officers will remain the same for another year. It was unanimously voted upon that everything remains the same. Our meetings will be held every first Wednesday of the month at the Little Grove. Our White Elephant game turned out great. It netted us a few dollars for our treasury and that was badly needed. All in all, the members who as yet haven’t brought In their money for the unbake sale should please do so, so our secretary can close her books for the old year and Auditors Margaret Kochevar, Angeline Russ and Ann Roberts can audit the books. So, please do your part. We also wish our sick members God’s speed to a rapid recovery. We selected as Mother of the Year, Mildred Barbatto. She will reign over us as a real Mother. She has two sons who are both attending college and she takes an interest in all the children’s activities and is very helpful to everyone. She is a hard working girl and still takes time to do her part in all duties for the good of the branch. We congratulate sister Mildred Barbatto on this honor. We know that there is a lot of mothers deserving of this honor, but as only one can be chosen at a time, we know that Mildred will uphold her title with great respect. God bless you mothers. We hope that next year you will be chosen. Sister Josephine Oswald then concluded the evening with prayer. Our Christmas party took place and a cocktail hour preceded the banquet. It was a great meal served smorgasbord style. Sister Rose Trombly played Santa Claus and distributed the gifts. A very wonderful time was had by all. May God bless you all and keep you in the best of health in the new year. Bring along a member or friend to our next meeting, Jan 7th, at the Little Grove. Gertrude Kochevar, Reporter No. 54, Warren, Ohio. Happy New Year to all of you and good health and prosperity in 1970. We should especially pray for peace and maybe this year will find an ending of a troubled world. We had our annual Christmas party in December at the White Hall and had a delightful time. Lovely and tasty refreshments were served and we had a gift exchange. Plans were made for a card party on Thursday Jan. 22nd at 8 p. m. at the White Hall, St. James Parish, corner of Burton S. E. and Willard S. E. This will be a Hostess Card Party which means that a member obtains 3 players for her table and provides their dessert and a 50 cent table prize. We provide the beverage and if somone forgets to bring the dessert, we will have some a-vailable. For more information, call Josephine Kassan at 369 2609 or me, at 856 2911. This should be fun with very little expense entailed in the affair. The price of each admission ticket will be $1.25. Remember, Jan. 22 — our Card Party. We extend get well wishes to Mrs. Louise Tomazin who had major surgery and is recuperating at home. Congratulations to newlyweds, Edward and Karen Burkhart Volk. They were married recently and had a lovely wedding and reception. Get well wishes to all of those ailing and especially to Jack Lunder, who has been ill for a long time. He needs our prayers. Remember, your dues are payable any time and please, those of you in arrears, please pay up so we can start the new year with a clean slate. Our officers are the same for the new year. Next meeting will be the third Tuesday of March at 7:30 at the White Hall. Joanne Ponikvar, Sec. No. 57, Niles, Ohio. — I am very happy to see a good attendance every meeting. We try to make it a good meeting so more will attend. Wish to thank Mary Shirkman for the door prize which was won by Julia Zevkovlch. A hearty welcome to our new member, Margaret Sos. Ladies, we are planning to charter a bus to Washington, D. C. next summer to see the Shrine and attend Mass at our new Slovenian Chapel. So, prepare yourselves. We hope to have a bus load. It is with great sorrow that I wrote of the loss of a loyal member and friend, Ann Dolence whose death was so sudden at the age of 53. It was a shock to all. We extend our sympathy to her sister Jerry, husband John Dolence and daughter Carol. May the eternal light shine upon her. Get well wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Flere, Frances Kosance, Theresa Racher. See you at the next meeting. Mary Moler, Rec. Sec. “FROM SLOVENIAff* ... TO AMERICA” Dear Members: FROM SLOVENIA TO AMERICA is fast becoming a friend in many Slovenian homes. Not only do the children love to read it, but it renews many memories for mom and dad, grandma and grandpa, too. For Christmas, the sales were very good among our branches and we are hopeful that with birthdays, St. Valentine’s Day, and other events coming up in the future months, you will be able to keep up the good work, selling more atid more copies. This book is more than a few hours of pleasant reading. It is an effort to make our young generation aware of what the Slovenian people are and their beginnings in the New World, America. As many other nationalities, they had many experiences that now seem impossibly “old fashioned,” such as is learned from this excerpt: "My mother was a very good cook since she had been taught cooking in school as a young girl in the old country. She now had to cook for 13 people every day. It Is easy to image the big pots on the stove all day long. The biggest of the pots was the one for hot water, since in those days we had only cold running water. The chore of washing dishes was simple compared to the problem of washing clothes.. Or did you know that the city of Ely, Minn., has had 10 Slovenian mayors? That the first St. Stephen church in Chicago, 111., was in a blacksmith’s shop? That Andrew Carnegie, the steel magnate, donated $3,000 for the new church organ for St. Mary’s Church, Pittsburgh, Pa. (1897)? Or that in Sheboygan, Wis., the author’s home, there is the first lady-alderman of Slovenian heritage? You may order your copy by clipping the coupon below and sending it with your remittance to Mrs. Turek or for an autographed copy, write to Mrs. Marie Prisland, 1034 Dillingham Ave., Sheboygan, Wise. 53081. Editor I ORDER BLANK FOR NEW BOOK: FROM SLOVENIA j TO AMERICA, $4.00 1 By Marie Prisland, Founder of Slovenian Women's Union 1 Enclosed la (check) (money order) In amount of $_____________ i for-------------copies of FROM SLOVENIA TO AMERICA. [ Please enclose 250 for postage and handling of individual orders i Total $ ........... j Name ..................................................... < Address_________________________________________________________ [ City ...................... State .......... Zlpcode ........ I Mall to: Mrs. Antonia Turek, 980 Bryn Mawr, Wlckllffe, Ohio 44092 I No. 63, Denver, Colo.— We hope each and everyone of you had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year; also that Santa was good to you. We have tickets for the project to help our treasury for the Convention. To the sick members, we wish speedy recovery and hope your health will be better in the new year. Auditing of the books will take place before the meeting on Jan. 25th at 1 p. m. Would appreciate those who are in arrears to please pay dues as soon as possible so my books will balance out for the year of 19G9. Also, the GO