ZARJA - DAWN
v URADNO GLASILO	OFFICIAL	PUBLICATION
SLOVENSKE ŽENSKE ZVEZE SLOVENIAN WOMEN'S UNION
NUMBER 5	MAY, 1973	VOLUME	45
(ouenian l Uomen J l^nion *^t)ebutante5
ZARJA - THE DAWN
No. 5	MAY	1973	Vol.	XLV
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ON THE COVER
Debutantes to be presented at the first midwest Slovenian Cotillion Ball, May 20, 1973 at the Bismarck Hotel in Chicago are members of Br. 2. See inside pages on Convention to read more about them.
They are featured on our cover picture this month, from front clockwise: Debbie Ann Zefran, Paula Clare Grill, Carita Ancel, Kimberly Ann Johnston, Maureen Ann Russell, Barbara Jear. Schultz, Diane Jeanine Schultz and center, Mary Ann Schultz and Miriam Noelle Leskovar.
Triple Sized Zarja This Month!
I With the month of May, the Slovenian ' j Women’s Union observes the traditional Moth- ! j er’s Day Tribute to mothers and members I j representing the branches of S.W.U. all over J I the United States. We proudly bring you again, j I the picture story of our Mothers of the Year!
J May they have many rewards for their self- j I sacrificing work and God’s special blessings ! j all their lives.
This issue of ZARJA — THE DAWN is a ( j spccial souvenir issue, also, brought to you f j with the good wishes of the hostess commit- j ! tee for the 16th National Convention, Br. 2, | ! Chicago, 111. Convention material that each I delegate and visitor to Chicago will wish to ! j read about, is included in the center section, j j surrounded by 17 pages of greetings solicited I | from our friends in the business, civic, frater- j ■ riii 1 and religious worlds. Br. 2 heartily thanks j ! them for their generosity which has helped | to defray the cost of the Convention portion j of this book.
I And in May, there is always increased j activity among our branches, therefore, many I j more reports and items of interest to read, j
We hope you enjoy this issue, let others | ! read it, and then keep it as a special remem-I brance of the 16th National Convention, Chi-1 cago, Illinois and May, 1973.	EDITOR
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DATES TO REMEMBER...
May 3 — MOTHERS DAY DINNER, Rebernisek’s Club 36, Br. 43, Milwaukee, Wis.
May 7 — POT LUCK DINNER, Br. 73, Warrensville Hgts., Ohio
May 8 — LUNCHEON, SLOVENIAN HALL, Br. 26, Pittsburgh, Pa.
May 9 — BANQUET - AMERICAN LEGION HALL, Br. 57, Niles, Ohio
May 9 — 37th ANNIVERSARY, Br. 77, N.S. Pittsburgh, Pa.
May 10 — MOTHER’S DAY MASS, St. Stephen Church, Br. 2, Chicago, III.
May	10	—	SLIDE SHOW, Br. 16, So. Chicago, III.
May	13	—	MASS AT ST. MARY'S CHURCH, Br. 10,	Cleve-
land, O.
May 13 — MOTHERS DAY MASS, St. Mary’s Church, Br. 17, West Allis, Wise.
May	14	—	DINNER, GARZANELLI’S, Br. 89, Oglesby,	III.
May	15	—	LUNCHEON, Br. 54, Warren, Ohio
May 15 —	DINNER, FARM HOUSE, Br.	105, Detroit,	M.
May 16 —	POT LUCK, Br. 34, Soudan,	Minn.
May 20-24 — 16th NATIONAL S.W.U. CONVENTION, CHICAGO, ILL., BISMARCK HOTEL
May 27 —	MASS, Br. 42, Maple Hgts.,	Ohio
May 30 —	CARD PARTY, Br. 50, Euclid	Park Club	House,
Cleveland, Ohio
May 30 — CARD PARTY, Dawn Choral Group, Cleveland, Ohio
HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN MAY
National Officers:
May 1 — Marie Floryan, National Vice-President, West Allis, Wis.
May 10 — Mary Tomsic, State President, Strabane, Pa. Branch Presidents:
May 1 — Antonia Stokar, Br. 15, Cleveland, Ohio May 2 — Frances Anzelc, Br. 39, Biwabik, Minn.
May 5 — Ann Satovich, Br. 56, Hibbing, Minn.
May 9 — Agnes Klarich, Br. 93, Brooklyn, N.Y.
May 11 — Christine Konte, Br. 66, Canon City, Colo. May 15 — Jennie Mohorčič, Br. 68, Fairport, Hrbr., Ohio May 17 — Angela Arko, Br. 72, Pullman, III.
May 18 — Anna Lounder, Br. 59, Burgettstown, Penna. May 19	—	Mary Macek, Br.	55,	Girard, Ohio
May 21	—	Angela Voje, Br.	84,	New York,	N.Y.
May 24	—	Antonia Kastelic,	Br.	42, Maple	Hgts., O.
May 25	—	Frances Yerman,	Br.	57, Niles,	Ohio
May 30 — Mary Snezic, Br. 67, Bessemer, Penna.
Secretaries:
May 4 — Frances Samsa, Br. 67,Bessemer, Penna.
May 6 — Gladys Buck, Br. 16, So. Chicago, III.
May 9 — Catherine Hoefler, Br. 106, Meadowlands, P. May 13 — Helen MacFarland, Br. 66, Canon City, Colo-May 13 — Mary Mejac, Br. 103, Washington, D.C.
May 22 — Jennie Tavchar, Br. 65, Virginia, Minn.
MEET THE "WOMAN OF THE YEAR" OF S.W.U.
Anne Podgoršek, National Auditor of Slovenian Women’s Union and charter member of Br. 33, DuliKh, Minn., is the winner of the WOMAN OF THE YEAR MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN, conducted as our main pre-c:nvention activity!
Ann has been	in Supreme	Office for 15	years and	worked in all the
Membership Drives	consistently.	Br. 33 came	in. second place in this	cam-
paign with a total of 25 new members and Ann herself enrolled 17.
Ann is active also in St. Elizabeth's church in Duluth and has a host of relatives and friends in the community. She has 6 brothers, four of whom live nearby. Ann herself was born in Calumet, Mich, but her family moved to Duluth in her childhood years.
Ann mourns the loss of her husband of 47 years, Frank, who passed away just a month	ago. Their two sens, Bill,	the Mayor	of Campbell,	California and Bob of	Duluth and	8 grandchildren complete	the family.
It's most fitting that Ann should be honored at the 16th National Convention in this way — as Woman of the Year as she certainly fulfills this-ro!e! I? will bs in recognition cf many many previous campaigns when she worked hard and never quite made the top prize! From her sister members and officers, our heartiest congratulations!	C.L.
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As of March 31, 1973, prepared for the S. W. U. Convention in Chicago, III.
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First Degree -	Prvi red			
	Adults		Jrs.	Total
Mary Otoničar	( 25)	809	424	1233
Mary Terlep	( 20)	442	331	783
Second Degree	- Drugi red			
Mary Hrovat	( 3)	252	129	381
Frances Raspet	( 3)	281	68	349
Anna Pachak	( 3)	102	165	267
Mary Lenic'h	( 19)	161	75	236
Theresa Skur	( 14)	188	48	236
Rose Kraemer	( 43)	100	130	230
Josephine Erjavec	( 20)	122	102	224
Marie A. Floryan	( 17)	101	112	213
Third Degree -	Tretji red			
Frances M. Raspet	( 3)	134	64	198
Victoria Faletich	( 25)	94	99	193
Barbara Rosandich	( 23)	117	74	191
Magdalena Widina	( 26)	180	1	181
Mary Tomazin	( 2)	149	31	180
Ursula Zajc	( 56)	158	18	176
Pauline Ozbolt	( 2)	135	29	164
Emma Planinšek	( 20)	104	46	150
Mary Urbas	( 10)	99	44	143
Karolina Kozina	( 56)	140	1	141
Marie PrLsland	( 1)	116	23	139
Anna Podgoršek	( 33)	54	83	137
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Mary Usnik	( 90)	134	—	134
Rose Racher	( 54)	66	67	133
Christine Bradich	( 3)	80	52	132
Margaret Fisher	( 1)	68	50	118
Fanika Humar	( 2)	60	55	115
Anna Trdan	( 38)	108	7	115
Antoinette Lucich	( 31)	53	60	113
Josephine Seelye	( 50)	104	6	110
Frances Bradach	( 35)	40	70	110
Mary Sluga	( 10)	108	—	108
Mary Snezic	( 67)	63	38	101
Josephine Mustar	( 20)	29	63	92
Mary Strukel	(100)	47	44	91
Anna Zorko	( 2)	47	33	90
Christine Rupnik	( 1)	73	8	81
Anna Lustig	( 16)	53	28	81
Frances Medved	( 14)	45	34	79
Jennie Okolish	( 6)	69	9	78
Mary Jasbec	( 89)	54	23	77
Maiy Shikonya	( 23)	41	32	73
Anna Sterle	( 71)	45	17	62
Mary Bostian	( 32)	38	22	60
Ann Hočevar	( 50)	39	15	54
These members have during the course of their membership enrolled 50 or more new members.
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NE JOKAJ
Z velikim zanimanjem smo spremljali prihajanje naših vojnih ujetnikov domov iz raznih taborišč v Vietnamu. Dobro se nam je zdelo, ko smo videli vesele obraze fantov in mož in njihove izraze na zadobljeno svobodo. Kako prisrčna so bila srečanja z domačimi. Posebno prisrčni so bili pozdravi sinov do svojih mater. Velikokrat je bil to tudi prvi telefonski	poziv, ki so ga napravili iz	Filipinov do
svojih	domov.	Kako	potolažena so se morala čutiti srca
mater, ki so zaslišala glasove svojih sinov. Za mnoge je bi! to prvi odgovor na dolgo čakanje. Pri tem pa nam je hudo za tiste, ki se čakajo in upajo. Materina ljubezen nikoli na odpove in se ne da goljufati. Upa do zadnjega. Zaradi takih mater bo svet ostal boljši.
Ko preberam sv. pismo včasih naletim na dogodke iz Jezusovega življenja, kjer se je pokazal tako človeški. Tako je razumel človeka kakor nihče drugi. Kolikokrat je pokazal sočustvovanje, ki je imelo velike posledice v odnosu do ljudi. En tak dogodek se je pripetil v mestecu Naimu. Sveti Luka poroča o tem dogodku. Jezus je šel v mesto Naim, mestece na severnem področju Malega Htermona in južno od gore Tabor. Od Nazareta je oddaljeno 12 kilometrov, še danes je tam skromna vasica istega imena. Z Jezuson so šli njegovi učenci in veliko ljudstva. Ko se je približal mestnim vratom, glej, so nesli ven mrliča, edinega sina matere, ki je bila vdova; in z njo je bilo mnogo ljudi iz mesta. Ko jo je Gospod videl, se mu je v srce	zasmilila in ji	je rekel: “Ne jokaj”. In	pristopil je
ter se	dotaknil	nosil	- nosilci pa so obstali -	in je rekel:
"Mladenič, rečem ti, vstani”. In mrtvi je sedel in začel govoriti; in dal ga je njegovi materi. In strah je obšel vse in hvalili so Boga ter govorili: "Velik prerok je vstal med nami” in “Bog je obiskal svoje ljudstvo.” In ta glas se je razširil po vsej Judeji in po vsej okolici.
Kakšno veselje je moralo zavladati v srcu matere, ko je zopet imela svojega sina. Jezus pa je vedel, da samo materino srce zasluži nagrado kakor jo je on dal njej. Ker nobena ljubezen ni tako blizu božji ljubezni kakor materi, na. Bog jih blagoslovi.
Rev. Claude Okorn, O.F.M.
TREE BEARING FRUIT
Several years ago an American student spent his vacation time visiting Lourdes. He stayed there several weeks and while there he assisted with the care of the sick and acted as a'n interpreter for English speaking pilgrims.
While he worked at Lourdes a man about 40 years of age, blind since birth, received his sight. He came to Lourdes as a pilgrim accompanied by his mother. The news of his cure spread like wildfire. Lourdes was electrified. There is always joy when an incident such as this happens. This man was constantly repeating: “One thing I know, that whereas I was blind, now I see.”
Then after he received the sight, the man was kneeling in thanksgiving before the statue of our Lady in the Grotto. Our American student happened upon him there and was able to engage him in conversation. He asked him what impressed him most as he looked out upon the world with his own eyes for the first time.
“Two things”, he replied,” a tree and my mother.’’
When we stop to think about it, we can understand how these two things of God’s creation had made the deepest impression on him. A tree is a most majestic plant, both in size and in delicacy of structure. And a mother is a most perfect specimen of creation among human beings.
The more we think about what the newly-seeing man said, the more it strikes us as true. Jesus often spoke of trees. Good trees, bad trees. The trees bearing much fruit, barren trees. He compared Himself to a tree, the people he compared to branches. He worked with trees in the carpenter shop, and, as St. Paul tells us, He finally died on a "tree”.
A mother is easily compared to a good tree. She is fruitfuJ. She must, like a tree, face a storm and th'e frost and the blight but in particular way she must be a solid plant of courage to her family.
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY.
Our WotU, S.W.U SJuU, UJ
Olga Saye
Br. No. 1, SHEBOYGAN, WIS.
The title, OFFICER OF THE YEAR, was bestowed on a very deserving Member, namely, the president, Mrs. Olga Saye, holding her office for the tenth year.
Olga, the youngest of the five children of Mr. and Mrs. John Plesetz who operated a grocery store for 36 V«ars, was born and raised in She-^ygan. Her father passed away in 1954 and her mother died on February 1st of this year with the burial Mass officiated by her grandson, the Rev. Gerald Plesetz, assistant pastor °f St. Edward’s parish in Dane Point, California.
Having graduated from the Sts. Cyril and Methodius Slovenian School, Olga attended Sheboygan High School. Later she studied music with Patti Brothers in Milwaukee and took piano 'essons for ten years. She was marked to Rudolph M. Saye on January 29, 1949. "Rudy” as we call him is a good sportsman and a fine cook. 0|ga being busy teaching music to 53 students and entertaning three to four times a week with her accordian (she is booked months ahead) is fortunate to have a husband who er|joys cooking. He prepares everyday dinners, and when he does not wish do that he takes his wife out to dinner. What a husband! The Sheboygan Press last August featured ^8a as the musician who has been Applying the "good old tune” for almost any type of get-together stat-ln8 that Olga is a one-woman band.
The honoree was a delegate to Meza’s national convention in 1967 and three years ago organized a sing-
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ing group which she directs. To bring happiness to older and ailing people, she takes her singing group to nursing homes, churches, women’s clubs and lodges in and out of Sheboygan thereby also acquainting many people with Slovenian poetry and music.
Music is Olga's life. The thousands of hours she has spent in teaching music and entertaining people with her accordion has inaeed been a labor of love. It is her joy to make someone else s life a bn more pleasant. She has a repertoire of approximate^ loU songs that she can p.ay and sing without notes. The little free tune sne cioes have, she spends sewing and crotcheting.
10 Uiga, a true rriend, and to her husband and relatives of whicn ten are members of our branch we extend our sincerest congratulations and warm wishes tor the future. Aiso O.ga, may your accordion continue bringing tiappiiiess to us ant* a pieas>ure to you vor many, many years!
MAKlE HKISLAitL)
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MARY MULLER No. 2, CHICAGO, ILL.
Every grandmother’s pride and joy are her grandchildren. Our Mother of the Year from Br. 2 is no exception -in fact, the births of her four grandchildren were the happiest moments in her life.
Mamye is a person very well liked and friendly. As a lifelong resident of the Heart of Chicago community in and around St. Stephen’s parish, she knows many people and many families
-	as their generations grew up. She was a Tomazich girl and her parents had a grocery store on the corner of Cermak and Wolcott during the years she was growing up.
She married Walter Muller on June 10th, 1939 and their family consists of a daughter, Mary Ann Pena and
Olga Mesojedec
two sons, Michael and Martin. Both boys served in the armed forces and now Michael is the father of little Heidi Muller while Martin is still single. Mary Ann married to a dentist, Dr. Pena has three children, Kurt, Chris--topher and Andrea.
As a member of Br. 2 for many, many years, Mayme Muller also attended a previous convention as a delegate to Milwaukee and served as branch secretary for a few years. She has worked on various committees and gets along Very well with everyone including members of the St. Stephen affiliated lodges to which she belongs. She is the president of Br. 2 now for the past two years succeeding the late beloved Josephine Železnikar to whom she also was a very good friend.
Mayme will be at the National Convention this month as delegate from Br. 2 and is on the Convention Committee of the branch that is hosting the event.
We wish her a lot of happiness, good health and good luck in all things!
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OLGA MESOJEDEC No. 3, PUEBLO, COLO.
Mother of the Year, Olga Mesojedec was born in the beautiful countryside of central Wisconsin and lives in the beautiful state of Colorado. What a nice reflection! Olga’s birthplace is Willard, where on Feb. 24th, 1913 she was born in the Janezich family. Oi J’uly 9, 1932 she married Frank Mesojedec and they have a daughter, Erma Jean Gatewood and two grandsons, Bryan 14 years old and Kevin, age 11.
Frank & Olga took two trips to Slo-
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venia in recent years and enjoyed them very much. Being busy is Olga’s usual circumstance, as a working mother she was employed at the Min-nequa University Club for many years and likes to crochet and bake goodies. As a devoted grandmother, she also keeps busy helping her daughter with the grandchildren.
Olga is a member of the Order of Martha, Western Star No. 16, SNPJ, the Colombine Lodge 577, Christian Mothers and Slovenian Women's Glee Club. She has been a member of Br. 3 S.W.U. for 31 years and at this time is president serving her second term.
According to Reporter, F.S.:
“As President for two years she fulfilled her duties very well The Officers enjoyed working with her and she was always willing to help when called upon.
Olga always enjoyed making favors for our Mother’s Day and Christmas parties to make them more enjoyable. She donated many prizes for different events that took place for our Branch.
Olga is a credit to Branch No. 3 and is worthy of the honor of being chosen Mother of the Year.
Congratulations, Olga!”
ANNA GAZVODA No. 5. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
"A very sweet and humble mother whose family always comes first” — this is the tribute of members of Br.
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Anna Gazvoda. It's tribute that any mother would be proud to have.
Anna is the mother cf seven children, Frank, John, Ann, Joseph, Frances, Rosemary, Albert and two are deceased. She is a widow for nine years since her husband of 51 years, Frank, passed away. They did celebrate their 50th Golden Wedding Anniversary however, a wonderful family observance with children, 21 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren all in attendance.
Anna worked for many years at the American Paper Stock Co. but still found time to raise a big family and to have a house full of fun with the raising of chickens and ducks in the back yard. She also loves the outdoors, as do most mothers, and has a beautiful garden which keeps her busy in the summer, while crocheting is her favorite pasttime indoors.
Altho she has been ill, she has not been too active with the branch, but holds a dear place in the hearts of all her sister members. God love her!
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JULIA KRIZAJ No. 6, BARBERTON, OHIO
Br. 6 is proud to name Mrs. Julia Krizaj as their Mother of the Year for 1973. She was born in Pittsburgh on April 9, 1901. In 1917, sha married Anton Krizaj who passed away 6 years ago. Their son Glen and 5 grandchildren comprise the family. A daughter, Evelyn Hudak, was president of Br. 6 before her demise some years ago which saddened not only her family but the members as well.
Mrs. Krizaj is a member of several lodges and attends meetings whenever possible. She belongs to KSKJ, St. Mary's Lodge too. Her hobbies include embroidery, crocheting and quilting.
With her granddaughter, Martha Hudak also a member, Mrs. Krizaj represents a fine family in the S.W.U.
Josephine Aiuto
She is an interested and interesting member and is extended all the best wishes on this grand occasion.
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JOSEPHINE GOSTISHA No. 7, FOREST CITY, PENNA.
J'osephine Gostisha has been living in Forest City for many years. She was born there and married there to August Gostisha in 1915. He passed away 30 years ago. Their omy daughter, Marian is deceased but she takes great pride in her granddaughter, Mary Ann Prince and 3 great grandchildren, Laura A., Alex R. and Mark J. They are all members of S.W.U.
Josephine was clerk and cashier in local stores and receptionist for a Dentist, before her retirement - now she is a housekeeper who keeps busy with her hobbies such as gardening, reading, sewing, cooking and with her lodge work.
The many cookbooks sold in Forest City area all were distributed by Josephine. That’s one of her favorite hobbies, she says. She is a member herself for 20 years and has been secretary-treasurer for the past 15 years. This makes it necessary that she's 100% active - which she is! Undoubtedly, officers like Josephine are the mainstay of any organization and we’re proud to have her.
God's choicest blessings to Josephine and all our mothers!
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JOSEPHINE AIUTO No. 13, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
By honoring Josephine Aiuto as their Mother of the Year, Br. 13 members are also honoring her as their Officer of the Year! As in many branches, the members wish to pay tribute to one who has been serving as on officer while at the same time, she is an excellent mother and homemaker.
Mrs. Aiuto has been a member for
Josephine Gostisha
Mother of the Year, Frances Kovac with her sister, Angie Laurich and daughter, Carol Smigelski.
29	years and secretary for 3 years. She was chairlady of many various c°rnmittees thru the years and brought ln many members. Her daughter, Michele Seril is the current secretary-treasurer of the branch. Other family Members of Br. 13 include her late Mother, 3 nieces, 2 sisters and 2 c°usins.
Josephine was born in San Francisco on Nov. 13, 1919 and is a na-*'Ve daughter living there ever since. She was a Judnich girl before she Carried Vincent Aiuto on May 21st, 1944 - Happy Anniversary this month!
Their also have a son, David besides daughter, Michele.
“She is truly a credit to Zveza” her Members say. "Well-respected by all who know her - ready with a helping hand, sincere, understanding, capable, a devout Catholic and wonderful moth-er! We love her.” So, do we all.
FRANCES KOVAC No. 14, EUCLID, OHIO
When Frances Gole was born in Iceland, Ohio, it was Sept. 15, 1914. 'venty-two years later, she married °seph Kovac and stayed right in demand to raise her family. They have w° daughters, Carol Smigelski and °nnie C a d e z. Two grandchildren Cornplete the family.
Mrs. Kovac is always ready to help has a very pleasing personality, he is very generous in her donations
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Members of Br. 15 have chosen a long-time member. Mrs. Rose Globokar as their chosen Mother. She is a member for 34 years! In all these years, Mrs. Globokar has remained a loyal and generous friend.
Both her daughters, Pauline M. Mangus of Mentor, Ohio and Nellie Kuznik of Garfield Hgts., are members, too.
She also has a son, Philip of Pomeroy, Ohio and two grandchildren.
Mrs. Globokar is a widow since
1940.	She was married to the late Frank Globokar for 34 years.
Her birthday is Oct. 15, 1882 and she was born in češnice, Slovenia. Her maiden name is Rose Theresa Mustar.
Crocheting and garden work occupy much of her free time - she resides at 8302 Midland Ave. in Mentor. A hearty wish to her for hapiness and good health for many years to come!
and lovely members we have.
She has special interest in her
1116 which is a warm and friendly
j ace to visit and therein she loves ^ bake and cook for her family. pr°cheting is a liesure-time activity. °r a time she was employed at the UPP Corporation.
Wishes to Mrs. Kovac on this happy ay ' Happy Mother’s Day!
EDNA WINTERS No. 16, SO. CHICAGO, ILL.
Mrs. Winters comes for the very well-known Triller family of So. Chicago. She was one of the daughters of Mrs. Katie Triller, a charter member of Br. 16 and is a niece of Miss Katie Triller, former Supreme Officer and charter member of Br. 2, Her sister, Mrs. Jean Bukvich recently assumed the office of president of Br. 16 and certainly this family ranks among the most loyal of our S.W.U. families in the U.S.A. Her children are also members - naturally!
Edna Winters was born Oct. 12, 1916 right in Chicago where she resides since. Her jusband, Joseph Winters and she were married Dec. 27, 1953 and they have a son, Allen, age 18 and daughter, Sandra, age 14. She is a member also of the St. Francis DeSales High School Mothers Club and Annunciata Women’s Club. As a member of Br. 16, S.W.U. she has a long lir.t of credits. Back in the days
Rose Globokar No. 15, CLEVELAND, OHIO
Edna' Winters
of Drill Teams (remember them?), Edna was a member of the Br. 16 Cadets and also bowled in many annual bowling tournaments. She was an auditor of the branch, too. She attends meetings regularly and for several years has handled arrangements for the adult members’ Christmas Party and has also feted many of their previous Mothers of the Year with lovely ceremonies at the May meetings.
As a single girl, Edna served her country as a member of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (W.A.A.C.) during World War II.
Not only pleasant in disposition, Edna is also “true-blue” - a friend to everyone and a friend of everyone. We hope God blesses her abundantly.
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MARY MURN No. 17, WEST ALLIS, WIS.
Mary Stangelj was born at Stopice in Slovenije on March 4th, 1908 and grew up in that beautiful land. She met and married her husband, Frank Murn on J’anuary 31st, 1927 in Slovenia and in 1929 when he decided to come to America, she stayed behind for a while. In 1936, she and her son, Frank, Jr. followed him to West Allis which was their home for 26 years. In 1962 they built their home in New Berlin where they now reside. They were married 45 years this year.
Their 3 children are Frank, born in Slovenia, who is a practicing attorney in West Allis, also Mary Ann, a medical technician whose married name is Johnson and Victor Anthony who
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is an electronic electrician. There are 8 grandchildren to complete the family.
Mrs. Mum has numerous hobbies and interest but closest to her heart is her flower garden. Next, is writing poetry. (We read it with pleasure often in Zarja as she is our reporter from Br. 17.) She loves to knit, crochet, fancy work, ceramics, baking and cake decorating and loves to travel. She has made several trips to Europe and in the U.S.
She belongs to S.W.U. since 1933, also is a member of Holy Apostles church, KSKJ and the New Berlin Women’s Club. She has always taken an interest in the affairs of Br. 17 and is a willing and able member. All honor and happiness to her on this day and in the years to come.
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JOSEPHINE SUMIC No. 20, JOLIET, ILL.
Josephine’ Sumic’s name is a well-known one in S.W.U. circles and in Joliet. She has been most active as a business woman for 34 years operating the Modern Fur Shoppe in the Joliet "loop” and as one of the first officers in the branch’s bowling league. These are only a few of her activities. She’s also been treasurer of Br. 20 for 24 years and a trustee before that and has attended all the Midwest Bowling Tournaments of the last three decades. It is undoubtedly true that altho she did not organize Joliet's league, she has always been there and always instrumental in keeping it going since 1937 when it began.
She belongs to Reach for Recovery program of the American Cancer Society, is past preseident of the Joliet Rivals Club and publicity chairman for many years. She was captain of the Eagles drill team for about 15 years
Josephine Sumic
and is a member of the St. Joseph church choir for countless years.
Jo is a helpful neighbor and makes many Joliet women happy by her alteration and sewing services which she does from her home, which is at 1305 No. Center St.
This writer remembers attending her wedding in J’uly, 1948 when the bride as Jo Ramuta, married well-known and active fraternalist, Frank Sumic of Pittsburgh. The two auspicious families were really quite a representation of all that's fine and wholesome in the first generation of Slovenians that was born in America after the first wave of immigration at the turn of the century.
Members of Br. 20 call her their “Officer of the Year” and are most proud of her — a title she richly deserves and has earned over and over again. May God bless her.
Mother Lillian with her late mother, Cecilia Brodnik
LILLIAN LUNDER No. 21, CLEVELAND, OHIO
As honored guest and Mother of the Year is Lillian Lunder, daughter of the late Cecelia Brodnik who was the organizer of Br. 21. She was
born November 27, 1907 at Cleveland, Ohio and is married to Joseph since June 28, 1930. Lillian is moth-ther of two, namely, Margaret Harris of Parma, Ohio, Joseph of Roseville, California, grandmother of nine. Her favorite past time is working in her rose garden, has about 50 rose bushes, also baking and stamp collecting.
She is a charter member, joined our organization in June 12, 1928. She has been a faithful member, giving her time willing by helping out in all affairs and other occasions which arose.
To Lillian and her family we extend our sincere wishes for good health and happiness and God's Blessing.
STELLA DANCULL
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MAGDALENA WIDINA No. 26, PITTSBURGH, PA.
‘‘May we be among the first to say Happy Birthday, Mrs. Magdalena Wi-dina!” She will reach her 80th day on June 1st!
Mrs. Widina has a long history with the S.W.U. She served as a Supreme Officer in 1929, elected at the 2nd Convention and was both president and secretary of Br. 26 which she organized in 1928. She organized Br. 80 at Moon Run and the same with Br. 77, Northside Pittsburgh with the help of Mrs. Tomec. Those were the years of great activity in fraternal circles. She also organized a branch of KSKJ, and was interested in politics of that day.
As mother to 5 children, four of whom are deceased, and wife of Joseph, also deceased, Mrs. Widina worked ail her life. She took a job almost immediately she came to Pittsburgh in 1912 to be with her sister. She was born in Preloko, Slovenia in 1893. Her son Frank, four grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren make up her family.
At the present time, Mrs. Widina is confined to her home, and altho she is in invalid, enjoys many memories of the old days and keeps abreast of world affairs. “She waited 46 years for this honor and when it came, she was overwhelmed”, says secretaryi Mary Slaney.
We hope the honor is accepted with all the love and affection that goes with it, not only from her members locally, but from all the many officers, delegates and members who have known her throughout her years as a worker for this organization. We hop^ she lives in happiness and contentment with God's special blessing.
MARY STARICKA No. 28, CALUMET, MICH.
Among the circle of members at Br- 28, Calumet, is Mary Staricka, chosen this year for the honor as Mother of the Year.
Mary was born in Laurium, Mich. or> Jan. 1st, 1905. She resides in Calumet with her hutoby, Rudolph whom she married Oct. 16, 1930 and loves being a homemaker. Their son is Capt. Edward Staricka who is in the service in Thailand and there's a grandson, too, Dougles of El Paso, Texas.
She is a member for 16 years and an officer for 4 years, attending meetings and giving of herself to all the branch’s events. She likes to help with church work, too, and is a member Isabella, and Catholic Order of Forsters.
As the oldest of 10 children, Mary a|ways had plentry to do and now she loves to do hand work afid tend her Sarden.
A wonderful Mother’s Day to you, Mary!
Anna Rossman
No. 32, EUCLID, OHIO
When Anna Schumer was born in *911, her family was out in the west, and in a town called Winterguars, ^tah. The members of Br. 32 are glad that she came to Cleveland and re-sides with them for many of the past Vears, so that they have her as their friend and sister member.
She’s got a sunny disposition that has endeared her to all and is most helpful when the branch holds bake Sates or other affairs. She attends m*st meetings, too, in the last 6 years Slnce she has been a member.
Anna does catering work at Slove-n,an events, so she proves herself to ^ a good organizer of her time. Cook-lnS at home is fun for her as is art, sewing, bowling and swimming in the
summer.
The Rossmans, Joseph and Anna, were married Nov. 29, 1930 and have a daughter, Mary Ann Foster. Theif four grandchildren are Joseph, Mary Jo, James and John.
This Mother's Day will be a special one for Anna Rossman and we hope it's filled with love and happiness.
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ANN* SAMARZIA No. 33, DULUTH, MINN.
The month of May automatically seems to make everyone think of spring, warm weather, flowers, being out. doors and of course Mothers Day. And so It is with us here at Br. 33. This year we have chosen someone whom everyone knows, Mrs. Anna Sa-marzia, as our candidate for our "Mother of the Year”. She came to Duluth as a young women, worked hard, suffered through the depression years like many of us, but she and her husband Joseph managed and raised a family of 5 boys. They are George, Joseph, John, Rudolph, and Anthony. She has also been blessed with 14 Grandchildren, and 3 Great Grandchildren. They all with their famines are residents of Duluth.
Sne and her husband enjoyed 44 yeaii ot marriage. At ter her husband passed away, she moved into a small apartment, that manages to keep her Dusy and occupied. She partakes in many cnuicn activities, aiso witn tne orancn, likes to dance and often piays earns with friends and neighbors. Did mucn crocheting and embroidery wnen she was younger. The summer months you can see her walking many times to visit old friends and former neigh-Dors.
We congratulate her in this honor as Br. 33 Mother of the year, and may she have a happy and well year in 1973 and years to come.
FLORENCE BURGER, Reporter
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THERESA PAHULA No. 34, SOUDAN, MINN.
No question about it, Theresa Pahu-la is the kind of mother and the kind of lady that everyone admires. She’s active, understanding, friendly kind and knows how to do many things that make her an "expert" homemaker.
In the past 8 years as president of Br. 34, she has conducted many successful events including Minnesota Day held in Soudan a few years ago.
She is a member for 26 years and has an interest and willingness to promote all the branch’s activities. Her mother in law, Mary Pehula, recently celebrated her 80th birthday and it was not only a family affair,
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Theresa Pahula
but the brancfi's as well, as everyone wanted to be a part of this auspicious celebration. Naturally, Theresa took a major part in it.
Theresa's husband John Pahula worked at the Soudan Mine until it was closed in 1962 and is now a State Mine Farft — open to visitors. He then sought employment at the Ely Mine where he worked until his retirement. He and Theresa enjoy their family and when daughter Marsha (Mrs. Kenneth Lundeen) and family arrive for a visit, from Duluth, Minn, it is cause for a celebration or outing on Lake Vermilion. Their son John is employed in St. Paul, Minn, with a Fur and Hide Factory and daughter Maryann is a Senior at the Tower-Soudan High School.
For the past 6 years Mrs. Pahula has been employed at PINEVIEW Rest Home — which formerly was the Soudan Hospital. She has been a cook and baker there but in the past two years has helped the residents of the Home in Arts and Crafts. Theresa loves the outdoors and she and her husband have a well kept home and yard — profuse with flowers — and both like people — so they are welcome company wherever they go. To them both Branch No. 34 wishes many years of happiness, good health and pleasure with their lovely family and their many friends.
BARBARA YAPEL,
Reporter Branch No. 34
Rose Kragely No. 40, LORAIN, OHIO
Zveza has many "Silver Members” and Rose Kragely is one of them. She’s been a member for 25 years and as a native of Lorain, spem an her life right in the same circle of friends. She was born Ap.ri'i 1/th, 1907, was married for 39 years and is now a widow for the past 10 years. She has two daughters, Mrs. Betty Za'lar and Mrs. Florence Rigo of Elyria. Kive grainucnimren are her priae and joy. Next m^iun will De a big weu-ding in the tamny as her granddaughter, Jane zaiar marries Jim baiogn, son of another fine member or Br. 40, Mrs. Jean Balogh.
Other grandchildren are Gale Zalar, a teacher, Diane Zalar, a high school sophomore, Russell Riga a recent graduate of Ohio State Univ. and Donna Riga, also a high school sophomore.
Mrs. Kragely does needlework and attends a lot of meetings - seems she’s always got time to do what she can for the branch. Her two daughters and a sister are also members of Br. 40. She’s a good mother and grandmother, and member!
At this time, she extends wishes to all mothers and grandmothers of her branch and to all mothers everywhere! And, we extend the same in reverse!
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MARY YEMEC
No. 42, MAPLE HGTS., OHIO
Mary Yemec comes from Macedonia — not in Yugoslavia, but in Ohio! Yes, that's where she lives at
1028	Skyland Dr. keeping busy and happy with her many hobbites and interests.
She and her husband, Jack, now deceased five years, had a grocery store for 23 years in Maple Hgts. Retired now, she still attends many functions in Cleveland and suburbs and this includes recent state conventions. She is a member of Zveza for 36 years and has held various offices as president, vice-president
Mary Yemec
and sec’y totalling 30 years. At this time, she is an auditor. She is a 35 year member of the Singing Society Planina and was for many years a soloist, also belongs to other societies.
Her two sons, Jack and Edmund and daughter Marylou and 6 grandchildren make life very happy for Mrs. Yemec. We wish her all God’s blessings and rewards.
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VIOLA PISON1 No. 46, ST. LOUIS, MO.
Viola has been president of Br. 46 for 5 years and has conducted all their activities very successfully. The members love her for her friendliness and think she deserves to be honored this month as their best member and officer! She has been a member for 30 years, too.
Her birthday is April 10th and she is a native of St. Louis. She and her husband, John were married 23 years ago this month.
She works for the Container Corp. of America and is a member of a number of societies including the Sodality of St. James church and Professional Business Wom'en’s Club of Meremac. Reading is her favorite pasttime.
Viola’s mother, sister and three nieces are all members of Br. 46.
We salute her and wish her all the best in life.
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MARY PETRIC No. 50, CLEVELAND, OHIO
When we read of the activities at Br. 50, the name of Mary Petrie always seems to come up — is it because she’s always there to help with thteir parties, etc.? Must be that she’s one of their "indispensible”
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Mary Petrie
members and that’s an honor by itself.
Mary Petrie and her husband, Joseph operated a food market for 22 years but have since sold it and now J'oe manages a food market in Eastlake, Ohio. Mary loves to cook and does so for a restaurant. Their children are all grown. Joe, Jr. is a civil engineer and lives with his family in Twinsburg; Jerry is an electrical engineer and resides in Columbus. Both have high positions with their firms. Daughter Michele is a sophomore at the Univ. of Akron majoring in Med. Technology. There are four grandchildren, Jeffrey, James, Jeannette and Joanne.
Mary went to Collinwood High School, is a native of Cleveland and will be celebrating her 37th wedding anniversary this August. She was born on March 25th. Knitting, cooking and baking are her favorites and she donates what she knits for charity.
We wish many more years of happiness with her many social activities and many more successful parties and picnics for Mary — and for the members of Br. 50 who love her so.
ANGELINE RUSS No. 52, KITZVILLE, MINN.
Mother of the Year Angeline Russ resides in Hibbing and keeps house for herself and her son, Jbhn. She lost her husband of 50 years, Anton, who passed away in 1970 after a lingering illness. During those years, she really earned the admiration of all with her excellent care and service to her husband. Even with her hardship, she still has stood out as
Angeline Buss
a conscientious member, wonderful neighbor and generous person.
Angeline Russ has been a member of Br. 52 40 years and whenever called upon, she does her part in baking, selling tickets and whatever else is needed. She is a very active member. She loves her fishing, berry-picking, gardening and baking. Her breads are out of this world.
She always has a kind word for everyone and extends a helping hand when necessary more than willing to hfelp.
Our grateful wishes to Angeline and we ask God to bless her and keep her in His care.
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ROSE RACHER No. 54, WARREN, OHIO
We are honoring our past president as our Mothfer of the Year. She has been our president for at least 25 years and is a charter member °f the Union. She recruited many members for our branch and has always been conscientious and diligent, working for the good of the branch.
When we wanted to promote a nioney-making idea, or do some good deeds, she would gtet in her car and travel all of Trumbull County to visit members who couldn't come to meetings — watching always over all of us. When a member lost interest, she would usual-iy drop in to s'ee her and try to per-Suade her to stay in good standing. She attended many conventions and thoroughly enjoyed all these events, looking forward to them greatly.
She has a son, Frank, an engine-er who has his own company in Co-iumbus, and a daughter, yours truly, a mother and registered nurse who w°rks part time for a surgeon in Warren. Between us, we have nine children, with two of Frank's already at Ohio State Univ.
Mom thoroughly enjoys life and never misses important functions. She loves our church, St. James
Rose Rather
and she and Daddy have donated greatly for the betterment of the parish. She loves her garden and flowers but since last spring she hasn't been in good health so she watches and overs'ees Daddy, to see that he does a good job!
We all love her dearly and this is the nicest tribute we could give her as our Mother of the Year for 1973. There is no more deserving person than she.
JOANNE PONIKVAR
Mary Svesko No. 55, GIRARD, OHIO
Whenever you n'eed an expert baker of Slovenian pastires, call on Mary Svesko of Girard. She loves to bake and specializes in the things Slovenians have admired to eat for years, and this is handy as she is employed as a caterer.
Mary was born in Slovenia Jan. 30th, 1903. She and her husband, Joseph were married Oct. 6, 1926, but it’s two years now since Mary is a widow. Their two sons and two daughters are Josephin'e, Mary Ann, Marjorie and Edward. Twelve grandchildren — wonderful.
She belongs to various clubs and is a very active member of Br. 55. Her personality is very plteasing, sociability is her main concern.
We wish for Mary excellent health,
Mary Putzel
much happiness and contentment as Mother of this year and every year.
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MARY PUTZEL No. 56, HIBBING, MINN.
Mary was one of eight children born to Frances and Anton Ribich on September 7, 1907, in West Newton Pa. After a brief trip to Europe when Mary was about two, the Ribich family settled in Hibbing, Minn. It was htere that she met the handsome Louis Putzel, and became his bride on May 15, 1926. Early in their marriage they moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, where Louis found employment, but they left their hearts in Minnesota. Nostalgia and sentiment prevailed upon them and soon they returned to their home state where Mr. Putzel accepted employment with an Iron Ore Mining Co. and they moved to a country home in Swandale, Minn. They also farmed and did the many chores which comprises life in the country. Here, too, they raised their wonderful family of seven children, Mrs. Frank (Betty) Sterle; Mrs. Richard (Louis) Sabin; Mrs. Harry (Gwen) Lee; and Miss Carol, all of Hibbing; Mrs. Norbert (Marlene) Milanowski, Walden, Colorado; and sons Lewis A. of Dallas, Texas and Kenneth J. of Marshall, Minn. These children rewarded their parents with 15 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Our beloved Mothter-of-the-Year, who, in her youth had but a modest education, can be proud that her children are all high school gradu-tes and some in different fields of higher education; two registered nurses, a bookeeper, a teacher and one son now a retired Navy Officer.
In the manner that time will pass on in a large growing family, our chosten Mother of the Year had little or no time at all for socializing. With patience and loving care her time was occupied in guiding her
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dear ones in "togetherness”, together in prayer; together in work and in all activities and events. Today, with some of the children many miles away, they are still together in spirit. Mother now has the time to travel. Sh'e enjoys it very much and makes frequent trips to visit the dear ones away from home. Today she, her husband and daughter Carol, are anticipating the pleasure of the Kol-lander World Tour to Slovenia in June with many other people from our locality.
Mary is recognized by her many friends to be of a sincere and gracious personality. For many years a regular member in excellent standing with S.W.U., she sacrificed many pleasures while bringing up her family — but now she participates in all events offered by S.W.U. She is recognized for her culinary artistry. When hosting a meeting, members are always delighted with a delicious surprise treat. In her quiet, modest manner, she is not one to seek recognition, but sh'e is highly respected and loved by all members. When friends visit, a cup of coffee is a "must”, as they relax in warm friendliness white admiring products of her hobbies, chiefly — gardening, knitting, crocheting and beautiful loomed rugs.
Our Mom-of-the-Year has made most every tour the S.W.U. has offered. Th'e most impressive so far, has been the tour to St. Anne’s Shrine in Quebec, Canada. She has also participated in retfeats to Le-mont and Wise, and found them to be beautiful, interesting, and refreshing.
It is her personality and warmth that has directed us to choose her as our Mother of the Year. We know her to be "Mother” not only of this year, but of all past years — and we pray that she will continue to be "Mother” for as many more years
as God can fulfill for her.
We are indeed proud of Mary Putzel as our chosen Mother of the Year! May God bless and keep her in his care!
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ANNA TARR No. 57, NILES, OHIO
Anna Kares and Peter Tarr were married in Youngstown, Ohio at St. Nicholas Catholic (Byzantine Right) Church Oct. 29, 1923 and will have their 50th Wedding Anniversary this year. They are members of that chuch and also St. Stephens church in Niles, Ohio. A wedding last fall and another this month are further highlights of Mrs. Tarr’s life right now. Her family means everything to her — that includes two sons, Peter and Bernard and 13 grandchildren.
Mrs. Tarr dees crocheting	and
fancy work, loves to work in her flower and vegetable garden	and
yard, is always willing to help with all activities of the branch in Niles. She is a member for five years.
Her sociable charm makes her very much liked by the members and her former co-workers at	the
Packard Electric Co. in Warren where she was employed for 20 years.
A hearty wish to h'er for a Happy Mother’s Day always.
JULIA GOLKOSKI
No. 64, KANSAS CITY, KANS.
Sister Julia, a teacher at	St.
Charles School in Kansas City,	took
her mother's name when she took her vows, a most pleasing and gratifying gesture. Mother Julia has another daughter Rosalie who is married and the mother of 6.
This lovely family resides in Kansas City, mother Julia’s birthplace and enjoy their mom’s pleasant ways and helpfulness. She’s the same with members of Br. 64, and for that reason is their chosen Mother of the Year.
She and her husband, John will be celebrating their 39th wedding anniversary this month. Happy Anniversary to them and Happy Mother’s Day to J’ulia, a most beloved member of S.W.U.
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MARY SLAVICH No. 67, BESSEMER, PA.
where she was born Dec. 10, 1896.
Mother, Mary Slavich comes from a town called Breza in Yugoslavia She and John Slavich married on
Mary Slavich
Nov. 15th, 1913 and have lived in Bessemer all the while. John passed away 6 years ago.
The Slavich family has seven children, Rudy, Vladimir, Amelia, Mary, Dorothy and Lillian, 25 wonderful grandchildren and already Mary is great grandma to 8. A son, Edward, pass'ed away in 1961.
The biggest events in their household were the celebrations of their 25th and 50th Wedding Anniversaries.
She is a long-time member of Br. 67 and as one of the elderly mothers of the branch, was selected this year unanimously. We wish her all the best in life and happiness for many more Mother's Days to come.
Carol Satej No. 68, FAIRPORT HARBOR, OHIO
The members have a warm affection for Mother of the Year, Carol Satej as she has an outgoing personality, is always willing to work at any project they endeavor and is a loyal member of Br. 68. Three of her family are also enrolled. She attends many meetings — regularly except when her working hours interfer.
Carol was born on June 14, 1935 at Madison, Ohio. She and her husband Tony are married since 1956 and have a son, Tony Jr., 15 years
Carol and Tony Satej with Tony, Jr. and Lynne Marie.
old and a daughter, Lynne Marie, 12. She’s a member of th'e St. Mary’s Mothers Club, Isabella Guild, Board of Directors of the American Slovenian Club and works as a part time dietary aide at Lake County Memorial Hospital.
At home, at 43 Hickory Rd., in Painesville, she enjoys all her duties as a homemaker. She loves sports, too, especially bowling.
Ann and her husband visited Slovenia in 1969 and it was a most enjoyable experience for all.
Shte has served as an auditor of Br. 68. Wishes to her for good health, happiness always and God’s fondest blessing.
Alice Staniszewski
No. 71, STRABANE, PA.
We have selected our Mother of the Year for 1973 as Mrs. Alice Staniszewski, a very nice person and a good mother and grandmother.
She attends most of our meetings and we hope will take an office next time around! She wants to help our lodge succeed and with members like she is, we surely will. We are always hoping to get young officers for it is the way to progress. We all want the lodge to grow.
Alice is the mother of Mrs. Frank £>ellorso and Mrs. Nancy Gregory. She and her husband, John, married on June 19, 1937, have 6 grandchildren from 13 to 3 years of age. In 1962, they celebrated their 25 wedding anniversary in style and this year already their 36th!
She is a member of the branch tor 29 years and has served as an auditor. Baking and gardening are her home activities. When asked about her best qualiti'es, the members agree, she is a good sister to all.
May God’s love shine over her and keep her in His care.
Gloria Dusek No. 73, WARRENSVILLE HGTS. O.
Four little sons makes Gloria Du-sek’s work cut out for her! Steve,
11,	Tim, 10, John 6 and Paul 5, live with their mom and dad, Tim Dusek, at 6014 Robertdale in Oakwood Village, Ohio. Their mom was born in Cleveland on July 19, 1940 and this November their parents will observe their 13th wedding anniversary.
Gloria studied at Western Keserve University. She works week ends for the catering service at Holy Trinity Church. She uslvers at the Musi-car-nival in the summer and is a den mother for the Cub Scouts in which son, Tim is a member. She is also active at Aurora school working as chairman of football and served last year on the refreshment and nominating committees of the PTA.
She has attended meetings and regularly supplies baked pastries for the parties. Recording Secretary for the past 8 years, Gloria keeps abreast of all the things the branch is doing and tries to keep it moving forward. Her four sons are all members showing what loyalty she really has.
Besides her lodge affiliations, she is active in her church and with the Altar committee — is finishing her second year as president of the Holy Trinity Women’s Guild. Holidays mean lots of parties that Gloria has to organize for th'ese various groups.
She has a very pleasant personality which she generates to all. A person like this surely has God’s love following her every moment and we hope it continues to bless her for all the years to come.
MARY PECJAK No. 77, N.S. PITTSBURGH, PA.
Mother Mary Pecjak of Palan pri Žužemberku in Slovenia, loves her home in America but cannot forget
her home in Slovenia and for this reason has contributed much time and 'effort into helping her relatives overseas. She has worked since 1945 to help a cousin, Father Zupanc, the pastor of the parish in the home town she and her husband come from, Palan, which they left some 40 years ago. Mr. Pecjak’s father was one of the men responsible for the building of the present church.
The Pecjaks are married 52 years and as mentioned above, they both come from the same village in Slovenia. They have made their home at Millvale, near Pittsburgh and have two daughters, Frances and Marie.
Mrs. Pecjak is a member 34 years and altho she has never held office, she is a loyal and generous member all these years.
An abundance of God’s love to her and to all our Mothers.
MARY BRATOVICH No. 79, ENUMCLAW, WASH.
Being involved in things is Mary Bratovich’s chief interest. She just can’t help it — it’s people that she loves and wants to help always. Her pteasant disposition is admired by all as she has a real interest in
The Duseks:
Dad and Mom, Tim and Gloria;
Boys, Steve, 11, John, 6, Paul, 5, and Tim, Jr. 10.
Mary Pecjak
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youth and the welfare of o-rhers, especially her sisier members.
Mary Is chief clerk in the Public Works Dept, in the City of Auburn, Wash. Besides this, she keeps her home at 22t> F South East Ave. in Auburn for her husband, Michael and her thiee children, Ellen, Kathryn and Paul, who are all away at college — quite an achievement for any parent.
Mary belongs to Holy Family parish, does charitable work with St. Vincent De Paul in Auburn and was named Employee of the Year in 1967.
The family has travelled together throughout the U.S. and she and her husband have visited Yugoslavia twice, seeing their relatives there and visiting others in Australia.
Golfing and dancing are her two enjoyments.
She is the past vice-president of Br. 79 and since she is able to speak to the older members in their language, she is an indispensible asset to them, — it makes it a treat for them to be able to converse together. Mary is a welcome asset to any community and organization.
May she continue to life a full, active and happy life.
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MARY KOLAR
No. 81, KEEWATIN, MINNESOTA
Mrs. Mary Kolar will be honored as “Mother of the Year” for the Slovenian Women's Union of Keewa-tin-Branch 81.
Mrs. Kolar was born in Borovci fara Vel Lasce on March 17, 1896. She arrived in this country in 1911. She first came to Chisholm to be with her late sister, Mrs. Frances Vessell. Shortly later she moved to Keewatin, she then married Joseph Kolar who passed away April 27,
1941.
Mrs. Kolar has four children, eight grand children, and eight great
Mary Kolar
grand children. Her children are — Helen (Mrs. Cecil Quayle), Keewatin, Mary (Mrs. Domonic Raniele), Keewatin, Frank, Babbitt, and Joseph, Brooklyn Center.
Mrs. Kolar was past President of branch	81.
Her favorite pastime is making afghans. Sewing, baking, knitting, and crocheting are among her hobbies, but her greatest hobby is enjoying her grandchildren, wd her great grandchildren.
Our congratulations to a most deserving “Mother of the Year’’.
CLEM BOLF Reporter
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BETTY STARIKA
No. 92, CRESTED BUTTE, COLO.
The members in Crested Butte and Gunnison, Colo, are living high up in the Rocky Mountains, where they meet regularly and carry on a lot of social activities. Among them will be the celebration soon of their Mother of the Year party at which time Mrs. Betty	Starika	will	be honored	for
1973.	She	is	the	wife of Edward
and has five lovely children, Wayne, Sharon, Linda, Dianna and Larry. There	are	five	grandchildren	for
Betty and Edward who were married in January of 1945. Betty comes from Bingham, Utah where she was born in Feb. of 1926.
She is a member of Br. 92 for 5 years and has been an officer for 2 years. Others in her family are also members.
A great big wish to her for a Happy Mother's Day from all of us.
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HELENE M. GOLICH No. 95, SO. CHICAGO, ILL.
The members of our branch proudly selected Helene Golich, 9633 S. Manistee AVe. as our Mother of the Year. She was born in Chicago
Helene M. Golich
on March 10, 1922, and her maiden name was Helene Bulaz. Her mother presently resides in her home and Helene is very much concerned about her welfare as only a loving daughter would be.
On May 2b, 1^46 she married Jacob J. Golich who is a wellknown owner and funeral director. From this marriage three children were reared for whom they have worked hard; they are: Karen, a member of ours, Jack and J'im. Karen is a college graduate and Jack and Jim are presently in college working diligently on their degrees.
When I asked Helene for a brief summary of her philosophy of life, she was inclined to be very modest about her interests which range widely around her husband and three children. They just recently celebrated their 25th. Anniversary and enjoy each others company. Her children are respectful of their elders and are well-rounded in their educational and moral growth.
Helene is a high school graduate and attended Northwestern University for two years. She certainly knows how “to put everything together". She brought her charm and vital mind to bear in the needs of our branch as our treasurer for nine years, managing a family and home while working as an accountant for Harry A. Zisook & Sons. If a person fulfills these positions efficiently and successfully, we bow in respect.
Over the years Helene has contributed generously her time, bakery goods and cash, attends our meetings regularly. When she has time she unwinds herself by knitting.
In the above statements that I have made, we have selected a very special gal, a lady in every respect.
I think the members of our organization should be congratulated upon
their choice. All of us in our branch have a very good reason to be proud °f her, for this, we congratulate her. May Almighty God give her good health, and may she continue to receive fever greater rewards and recognition.
This is my tribute to a colleague of many years, who has enjoyed her as a friend and admired her as an officer; and may the bond continue to bte well-maintained.
MILDRED JAMES
'A LETTER TO MOM'
Mftry Morovic No. 100, FONTANA, CAL.
Many retired people moved to Montana, Cal. from the cold eastern states and so did Mother of the Year Mary Morovic, who was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. and now lives in Alto Loma, Cal. Her husband of over
30	years, Andrew, passed away many years ago. Her two children are Victor and Elizabeth Ticich and she loves her 7 granchildren and three little great grandchildren with her heart.
Mary is a domestic cook and is an e*cellent worker. She seems to be always available for an extra job, too, when the branch calls on her. She is a member for 10 years.
Knitting and crocheting takes her hesure time besides being very active ln all social events.
Sunny bright days to Mary Morose, and sunny bright wishes for a Nappy Mother's Day.
JEAN S. OSWALT No. 96, UNIVERSAL, PA.
Ever hear of a place called Chim-ney Rock, Montana? We have now ' as it's the home town of Mother of the Year, Jean Snoznik Oswalt! ^ean came into this world on Oct. ^9.	1911 at Chimney Rock and we
don’t know how long she lived there, but Renton, Pa., near Pittsburgh is
“Dear Mommy,
In your letter that I just got you sounded a bit down so I thought you might like a special letter of your own. You sounded like you were feeling very conscious of your ‘dumbness’ as you so erroneously refer to your personality. I wish I could talk to you and tell you just how wrong you are.
I don’t think you realize that to me you are the most beautiful woman in the world. And I mean beautiful in the full sense of the word, in regards to your appearance and to your character.
From just the few sentences you wrote I can’t figure out exactly what happened—perhaps I am even reading a lot more into it than what is really there. But even if I misunderstood your letter. I’m sure it will do no harm to tell you that what I feel.
You sounded hurt by Vera’s letter to Marie, although as we both know Vera did not mean to offend you. It seemed to me that your lack of dating experience was bothering you and perhaps you felt unqualified in that area of child-raising. If that is so, I think you are really mistaken. In all my years of dating I have always considered you my best counselor and confidant. You didn't need to have experience with boys because you had what was more important. You have a kind and loving nature and as a result you have had much experience with people. I consider this to be a more vital asset in your guidance shown to me. From your example and advice I have learned — and am still learning — how to deal with people and that includes boys. You have shown me, what I value as the best way to relate to people. You have taught me to be honest and sincere, to be considerate of their feelinHS. to he n^tient and understanding, to be svmna+hetic and forgiving, and to be onen and loviner. You have taucrht me also to be independent — not in the sense of cutting myself off from people who I need but in the sense of acting according to my own conscience. I don’t mean to sound like I’m bragging but I think you’re doing a good job of helping me and the rest
of us to grow up. I still have much confusion, doubts, worries and insecurities but I’m growing happy.
But you’re right though, you should be very happy that our young uns have somebody close to turn to.’ I once heard-a beautiful but very difficult way to love is ’to love with open arms.’ Because as we both know you can’t be the sole source of love nor of instruction. You should be glad that you gave our home such a loving atmosphere that we all care about each other and want to help each other in our own ways.
Another thing I want to make clear to you: You wrote. "I dread thinking all the bad and dumb things your mommy has done and that’s all you'd remember.’ Believe me, that’s not all I or the rest of us will remember. I realize you’re not perfect and maybe you have done some 'dumb' things but I remember much more than that.
I remember how you and dad took just me to see Dr. Zhivago. I remember how one Easter when I had to wear that grey coat that had been handed down from Vera and Nadine, you made me a pink dress and bought me a pink scarf and a pink hat to freshen it up. I remember how you held my hand as you slept next to me on nights when I was extremely depressed. I remember all the things you sewed for me from doll clothes, to dresses, to the remaking of my prom dress. I remember all the times late at night or very early in the morning when you would type up my papers. I remember all the talks we had when I shared my self with you and you shared yourself with me. And I remember how you always listened to my crying and tried to comfort me. Thank you*
So please remember, ‘Be happy, mommy.! You have a very wonderful husband who loves you very much and who helped you to create and raise all of us. So see now it doesn't really matter how much experience you had with boys when you were younger. God be with you.
Love,
Car, 7
her home now. She married Levi Oswalt on Sept. 24th, 1929 at Blairs-ville, Pa. and their only daughter, Shirley Ann passed away at the age of 15VŽ years in 1950.
Jean is an excellent homemaker. Keeping her home beautiful is one of her prides. She also has many hobbies such as rug making, crocheting, fishing and camping and with
her exceptional good humor, makes all events happy ones. She’s been a member of Br. 96 since 1941 and rarely misses a meeting. She contributes the beautiful hand made things she makes as gifts for our money making projects.
She worked for years with the Fireman’s Auxiliary and the VFW Auxiliary spending many hours in
charitable work. The family is looking forward to the wedding this month of a niece Bernadette, and just recently celebrated the wedding of another niece Marie.
God has special places in His heart for good people and Jean will surely earn a high place for her good deeds.
Mary Laskozvski No. 101, BEDFORD HGTS., O.
The members at Bedford Hgts., Ohio have very pleasant meetings and when they gather, they love to have with them Mary Laskowski who has been chosen as this year’ Mother of the Year. Members who always show their cooperation and willingness to help are ahe most beloved in a branch and Mary fits the bill! She is always on hand to help at the benefits, bakes sales — for which she bakes beautiful bread — and other events. Being charming and able are her two attributes.
She is the widow of the late Edward Laskowski who passed away two years ago after a marriage of 35 years. Their family consists of Edward, Rosalie, Eugene, Rita and John — also 12 grandchildren. She enjoys her grandchildren the most, she says!
Mary is a member of Br. 101 for 10 years. Ten times ten is what we wish for her and all of them happy and blessed.
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ELIZABETH SCHARENBROCK
No. 102, WILLARD, WISCONSIN
How marvelous to	be so	loved
that your relatives and	friends	want
you as	their Mother	of the	Year!
Elizabeth	Scharenbrock	who lives in
Willard, Wis. is not only loved, but also admired for her selfless and courageous lifetime. As a double
amputee, her handicap has not hindered her from leading a full and wonderful life — busier than some with perfect health.
Elizabeth and her wonderful husband share many things together such as playing cards, fishing, enjoying all of nature. She is a member of the Rod & Gun Club and for 12 years was employed for a letter service in Chicago. She served five year as secretary to the Willard Club in Chicago, too. One of hef sons, Jack, lives in the Windy City, as a manager of a meat market and has three children. Another son, Jim, is a computer programmer and lives in New Haven, Conn. with his wife and two children. Elizabeth and her husband travel to visit them often.
As a member for the past 3 years, she is an excellent member and very much of a friend to all. Her happy smile and good word set the example for others to follow. We wish h'er all the best life has to offer.
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MARY LOUISE TERSELIC No. 103, WASHINGTON, D.C.
Being well organized comes with the profession, it seems, as that's one of the special attributes possessed by Mary Lou Terselic, chosen as honored Mother of Br. 103. Mary Lou is a registered nurse having received her B.S. in Nursing from Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Her home town is Youngstown, Ohio where she was born July 17, 1936.
Mary Lou married Richard Terselic 14 years ago and they have a brand new baby, Nancy, 6 weeks old, to add to their wcnderful family of two sons and a daughter, Richard, 12, Susan, 9 and Robert 7. As a busy moth’er, home is her castle but she always finds time to bring vitality and enthusiasm to the
branch activities, as a member and officer for the past 4J years.
Her mother in law, Matilda Terselic and daughters are all members along with her in Br. 103. She has many innovative ideas to make their S.W.U. functions more interesting and has served on the committee for the annual dinner dance for the past 5 years.
Can you imagine her having time to sew and do needlework? She does and loves it, too. Their home is at 5506 Greystone St., Chevy Chase, Maryland.
Mother's lot is a happy one — never to be traded for anything else
—	we’re sure Mary Lou agrees with this and that she is blessed with a wonderful family and friends who all wish her Well.
Anne M. Perhny
No. 105, DETROIT, MICH.
The members of Br. 105 have selected Ann Perhay as their Mother of the Year as she is a very dear friend to all of us.
She has been a member for ten years. Anne was born in Gowanda, N.Y., her maiden name was Pelko and came to Detroit as a young girl. She married Frank Perhay in 1935.
They have a married daughter, Barbara Nash who is a very talented young lady with a doctorate degree. Barbara and her husband live in Washington, D.C.
Ann lives in beautiful Birmingham and with her husband travels all over Europe and the U.S., bringing back records, tapes and pictures of the places they have visited.
Once a year, Ann gives a great lawn party and invites all the members treating us to champagne and all sorts of other goodies. In the evening we enjoy listening to th'e lovely Slovenian records and Frank shows movies of their travels.
We all love you, Ann, and wish you health and happiness always. Have a Happy Mother's Day.
Reporter
Elizabeth Scharenbrock
"VSE BLAGOSLOVE, TEBI, WATI!"
Anna Zalar ŠT. 25, CLEVELAND, O.
Letos smo izvolile za zaslužno mater podružnice, ses. Anna Zalar, ki živi na 38 E. 70th St. Rojena je bila 15. .nov. 1896 v vasi Brezuljak na Notranjskem v Sloveniji. V Ameriko j® prišla dne 12. junija 1920 ter se je še istega leta v novembru poročila z Johnom Žnidaršič. Njen soprog je umrl 18. febr. 1955. Sin Edward ima enega otroka.
Naša častna mati zelo rada obdeluje vrt, kjer ima lepe rožice. Hek-lanje ji je tudi v razvedrilo. Vedno rada daruje v pomoč blagajne.
Mrs. Zalar sicer ni odbornica podr., toda je bila delegatinja na zadnji konvenciji leta 1970 in se redno udeležuje vseh sej podr. ter rada Pomaga pri vseh Zvezinih prireditvah.
Bog jo živi še mnogo let!
Magdalena Widina ŠT. 26, PITTSBURGH, PA.
Iskrene čestitke naši zaslužni materi leta, Mrs. MAGDALENA WIDINA, 5203 Wickliffe St., ki je 46 let čakala, da dobi zasluženi naslov "čas-tr|e matere leta”. Naša slavljenka je bila rojena v Preloki, Slovenija dne junija, 1893 in je leta 1912 tik
pred prvo svetovno vojno prišla v Ameriko. Poročila se je dne 28. jul., 1915 s sedaj že pokojnim Josephom. Njeno degliško ime je bito Žugtel, in v zakonu je bilo rojenih 5 otrok in ima tudi 4 vnuke 3 pravnuke. V njenih mlajših letih je bila aktivna tudi v politiki in seveda posebno tudi pri Zvezi, kjer je ustanovila, ali pa pomagala ustanovitvi št. 26, pri kateri je tudi služila kot tajnica, dalje št. 80 v Moon Run ter je pomagala Mrs. Tomec pri ustanovitvi tš. 77. Bog jo živi še mnoga leta.
MARY SLANEY, tajnica
Fanny Cerar
ŠT. 43, MILWAUKEE, WIS.
Sočutna in vedno prisotna, kadar je potrebna, toda žena močne volje in polna ljubezni in prave vernosti, to je naša letošnja zaslužna mati, Fanny Cerar. Najbolj je srečna, kadar more pomagati potrebnim in v posebno veselje ji je, da osreči njene številne goste v restavraciji in mesni trgovini, katero vodi že črez 44 let. Njena mama v rodni Rečici ob Raki v Sloveniji, ji je vlila zanimanje za dobro kuhanje, sa se še spominja okusnih jedil pripravljenih v Strasniški graščini.
V	Ameriko je prišla I. 1922 in poročila Josepha Cerarja, ki je z drugimi Slovenci odpril krojaško trgovino v Town of Lake. Pozneje so imeli delikatesno trgovino s svežim pecivom ob peti uri zjutraj, nakar so razširili v restaracijo in njuni otroci vodijo Super market kar črez cesto.
Naša zaslužna mati posebno rada zbira lepe plošče, slovenske in klasične, kakor tudi moderne. Ob poslušanju raznih melodij za razvedrilo hekla in izdeluje krasne afgane, šale in druge tople predmete, ki tako dobro služijo v mrzlim wiskonskih zimah.
Ona se nikoli ne dolgočasi, ampak z mladostnim zanosom in navdušenjem gleda v bodočnost, kar daje življenju posebno privlačnost.
Njeno posebno razvedrilo je udeležba na sejah Zveze, kakor tudi
vseh drugih aktivnosti, posebno še kadar ni potrebno kuhati, ampak se udeležiti skupne večerje v prijetnem okolju.
Bog jo živi in blagoslovi njeno družino, sina Josepha, hčerko Betty, 7 vnukov in 2 pravnuka!
Stephanie Mahnič
ŠT. 47, GARFIELD HGTS., O.
V	mesecu maju praznujemo materinski dan. Za letos smo si zbrale zaslužno mater, Stephanie S. Mahnič, ki je bila rojena dne 24. dec. 1906 v vasi Slivje na Primorskem v Sloveniji. Njeno dekliško ime Ban. Prišla je v Ameriko k svojim staršem dne 15. junija 1921 v Lorain, O. Pozneje so se preselili v Cleveland na 10306 Reno Ave., kjer še sedaj stanujeta s sestro Rose Ban, ko so jima starši po smrti zapustili dom.
Leta 1934 se je poročila z Mr. Joseph Rojec in v zakonu se jima je rodil sin Harold. Oče pa je kmalu za tem 1. 1936 umrl. Drugič se je poročila leta 1942. Srečno so živeli skupaj le nekaj let. Mož je zbolel in podlegel bolezni leta 1950. Od tedaj je vdova. Skrbela je za sina, ki se je izučil za električnega inženirja. Sedaj je porečen v Denverju in ima 3 otroke: Vicki, Mark in Sherry. Stara mati jih je zelo vesela ter jih večkrat obišče in se vsa srečna počuti v njihovem krogu.
Pri podr. je aktivna in nam vedno rada pomaga pri prireditvah in tudi je pridobila nekaj novih članic. V nadzornem odboru je že več let. Je zelo družabna in rada poje. Z veseljem se udeležuje vseh kulturnih in dobrodelnih prireditev in rada pomaga pomoči potrebnim.
Članice ji iskreno čestitamo in že* limo, da bi imela vesel materinski dan, katerega bomo praznovale 6. maja ter ji bomo osebno čestitale. Bog jo ohrani Š3 mnogo let med nami!
Vse na svidenje 6. maja, da se skupno poveselimo. Pozdrav vsem materam!
JENNIE PUGELY, taj.
in trip co-iponioret Lij Jb. l/U. Oj. &C.^.
Time is short! We urge you to plan the Rome-Slovenia visit with us. Departure day, June 17th is not too far away. We assure you that you will be immensely satisfied With the experience. This trip to Rome will not be an oidinary visit to the Eternal City. It will actually be a pilgrimage of historic importance. Many noteworthy events will! take place with numerous prominent members of the Slovenian hierarchy in attendance. This is just a small portion of the program: On Monday, June 18th at 6:00 p.m. Arch Bishop Jožef Pogačnik of Ljubljana will bless the Slovenian House of Studies, Bishop Maksimilijan Držečnik of Maribor will unveil the memorial plaque, and Bishop Janez Jenko of Koper will bless the Altar of the College Chapel and offer Mass thereon.
On Tuesday, June 19th at 9:00 a.m. Archbishop Cocolin will bless the College Chapel and offer the Holy Sacrifice of	the Mass at which Bishop Stanislav Lenič	will	preach.
At	5:00	p.m. that day the Slovenian Oktet	and	several
choral groups will present a program of Sovenian songs.
On Wednesday, June 20th Mass will be celebrated in the	Great	Basilica of	St. Peter at 8:00 a.m. by Archbishop	Pagačnik. Bishop	Vekoslav	Grmic will preach. Later
that day we shall be privileged to have an audience with the Holy Father, Pope Paul VI.
On	Thursday, June 21st we will conclude	the religious
aspects	of our pilgrimage with a Mass in	the	ancient
Church of St. Clement to be offered by Bishop Maksimilijan Držečnik.
A tour of the city of Rome, Florence, Bologna, Padova and Venice will be a part of our itinerary on our way to Ljubljana. We invite you to come along. The most comfortable way to	make this	trip with	us is to arrange all the
details	wilh	our Travel	Agency.	The only way we can
enjoy the very low air fare is by traveling as a group and returning as a group. Departure day: June 17 — Return: July 9, 1973.	Rt.	Rev.	Louis	B.	Baznik,
Spiritual Director, K.S.K.J.
Bowlers Teamed up for a Grand Tounamcnt
Altho the bowling tournament is a thing of the past, we did work during this spring to secure enough teams to go to Sheboygan, Wise, from the midwest, to make it a really wonderful event. The following branches joined us: Br. 1, Sheboygam, 1 Team, 2 Doubles - 4 Singles; Br. 2, Chicago, 6 Teams, 11 Doubles - 22 Singles; Br. 16, So. Chicago, 1 Team, 1 Doubles 2 Singles; Br. 17, West Allis,
6	Teams, 8 Doubles - 16 Singles; Br. 20, Joliet, 4 Teams, 10 Doubles - 20 Singles; Br. 43, Milwaukee, 4 Teams and Br. 89, Oglesby, 2 Teams, 5 Doubles - 10 Singles. I want to thank all the bowlers from far and near for participating in this Tourney.
This total of 32 Teams, 37 sets of Doubles and 74 Singles makes it one of the largest Midwest Bowling Tournaments ever held and we thank all the bowlers from fat and neai for participating. We also thank the hostess’ branch in Sheboygan and chairman, Ann Modiz for going all out to make us welcome and assured us an enjoyable time. The Playdium Lanes where the event was held is a.so extended thanks for their fine cooperation.
COLLECTION FOR NEEDY
Thanks to our Br. 2 member, Elsie Statkus for 2 shopping bags full of stamps that v/ere delivered to Mrs. Vavpotich to be sorted and forwarded to the missions. To both these ladies and all others who are helping with this project, our deepest thanks.
The Park Lawn School and Activity Center of Oaklawn,
III.	are asking for Betty Crocker coupons. They are raising money to purchase a bus for the children’s use. We have some of our own people there and it would nice to help out for this cause. Anyone who has coupons can bring them to me. Once again, thanks.
ELIZABETH ZEFRAN
WINDING UP THE SEASON
Co-sponsoring organization, Slovenian Women’s Union and American Slovenian Catholic Union will have many members attending the special excursion to Rome for Dedication ceremonies for Slovenicum, College for Slovenian Priests. Leading the tour will be Mrs. Antonia Turek, center, president of S.W.U. with her husband, Frank, right and Mr. Joseph Nema-nich, president of KSKJ, left.
CHICAGO S.W.U. BOWLING NEWS
For the fifth month in a row the Chicago S.W.U. bowling league has a new leader. As of March 20, Dr. Grill was in first place, with a record of 56 wins and 31 losses. They came up from third place during the past month.
Marquette Super Service maintained a slim hold on second place, with 54V£ wins and 32Vž losses. Zefran Funeral Home fell to third with 54 wins and 33 losses. Wagner's Bakery (49-38) and K. and K. Market (44-43) rounded out the top teams.
Anne Hozzian joined our list of "stars” during March with a 515 series - 89 pins over her 142 average. This included games of 168, 175 and 172. Donetta Knezevich was 87 pins over her 133 average. She had a 486 series, which included a 193 game. Fran Smulski had a 494 series - 83
pins over her 137 average. Mae Persa’s 201 game helped her to a 452 series - 74 pins over her 126 average.
Other high series during March included: S. Gorka, 524 (205 game) and 521 (203 game); A. Salvino, 512; A. Vucko, 499; S. Melissa, 498; A. Persa, 496. M. Zefran had a high game of 194.
The list of railroad pickups for March was unusually long:	M. Kra-
penc, 3-9-10, 2-7-8, 3-10; G. Nied-zielko, 5-7 and 5-10 (2); D. Maes, 3-10 and 5-6; E. Statkus, 5-6-10; R. Swartz, L. Ovnik, B. Shiliga, 5-10; B. Zalik, 6-7; B. Schacht, L. Zefran, G. Dellegrazie, A. Wagner, 3-10; H. Fitzgerald, 7-9; P. Mladic, L. Mladic, L. Mallo, 5-7; B. Zunek, 6-7-10; A. Fin-gerhut, 3-5-6-7; R. Steponaitis, 3-9-10; F. Zefran, 4-7-9-10.
That’s all for this month!
BARBARA ZUREK
welcome to ciiica««!
DOBRODOŠLI!
OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF BRANCH No. 2
extend their heartfelt welcome to our
SISTERS OF S. W. U. THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES, — HOPING YOUR STAY WILL BE MOST PLEASANT AND THE 16TH NATIONAL CONVENTION MOST FRUITFUL FOR THE PROGRESS OF OUR GRAND ORGANIZATION!
NAŠA ZVEZINA HIMNA
Vrle smo Amerikanke iz slovenskega rodu; ljubimo slovensko pesem, pojemo jo brez sramu.
Tam, kjer Triglav zemljo straži, bistra Savo jo poji, tam je domovina dedov, tam Slovenec še živi.
Tam možje so naši slavni z delom uma in srca čast veljavo proborili nam med narodi sveta.
Zlata govorica dedov nam ostane srčna last;
"Zveza” naša, rod slovenski: naš ponos in naša čast!
IVAN ZOUt.IAN
Kith NATIONAL S.W.I. CONVENTION COMMITTEE - CHICAGO, ILL.
From left to right, seated: Fanika Humar, Mayme Muilnr, Nežka Gaber, and Liz Zefran, standing Corinne Leskovar, Jannie Puhek, Annie Zorko, Krista Arko, Luba Troha, Lil Putzel
and Mitzi Krapenc.
Congratulations to the Slovenian Women’s Union on tlieir First Debutante Ball. A most sincere tribute to our people who pioneered this great country of ours and provided us with a proud heritage that we are able to share with our families and friends.
ZEFRAN Funeral Home
Louis J. Zefran Louis Ronald Zefran
Elizabeth L. Zefran Marilyn I,. Zefran
1941 West Cermak Road Chicago, Illinois 60608 Tel.: 847 6688
I	dedicate this day to my grandmother, Mary Skrjanc, who always made me proud to be a Slovenian.
Louis Ronald Zefran
WITH THE COMPLIMENTS OF
Mr. & Mrs. Louis F. Cainkar
Congratulations to the 16th NATIONAL CONVENTION OF THE S.W.U. And to the First Cotillion being held in Chicago, III.
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ALDERMAN VITO MARZULLO
25th Ward Democratic Committeeman Chicago, Illinois
GOD BLESS ALL OUR MEMBERS! Compliments from SUPREME SPIRITUAL ADVISOR
6?ei). Claude Okcrh, 0.
Greetings and hopes for much Progress!	
Br. 43, MILWAUKEE, WISC.	
Mary Tratnik, Pres.	Vicki Sporis, Rec. Sec.
Mary Mohorko, Vice-Pres.	Christine Rebernisek
Rose Kraemer, Sec. & Treas.	and Josephine Verbick,
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Slovenian Women’s Union of America National Officers
Marie Prisland. Founder - Honorary President
Antonia Tureh - President
Marie A. Floryan - Vice-President
Fanika Humar - Secretary
Elizabeth Zejran - Treasurer & Director of
Women’s Activities Olga Ancel - Investment Secretary
Slovenska Zenska Zveza v Ameriki Glavni Odbor
Rev. Claude Okorn, - Spiritual Advisor
Anne Podgoršek - Auditor
Anne M. Kompare - Auditor
Jennie Feme - Auditor
Hermine Dicke - Scholarship Committee
Secretary Cor 'nne Leskovar - Editor
State Presidents:
Colorado-Kansas-Missouri: Pennsylvania-New York: Calif. Washington-Oregon:
Anna Pachak Mary Tomsic Rose. Scoff Wisconsin:
Indiana-Illinois: Minnesota: Ohio-Michigan: Rose Kraemer
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1.	Sheboygan	Dorothy Kregel	Margaret Fischer |
2.	Chicago	Mary Muller	Nežka Gaber
		Lillian Putzell	Fran Zefran
3.	Pueblo	Frances SimoHch	Josephine Reems
6.	Barberton	Mary Lauter	Jeanette Killoran
10.	Cleveland	Sophie Magayna	Mary Camloh
13.	San Francisco	Rose Scoff	Dorris Lovrin
14.	Cleveland	Vera Bajec	Mary Iskra |
16.	So. Chicago	Jean Bukvich	Frances Grotkowski
17.	West Allis	Marion M. Marolt	Frances Piwoni
19.	Eveleth	Mary Lenich	Catherine Pollack
20.	Joliet	Emma Planinšek	Josephine Sumic
		Mildred Pxicel	Josephine Erjavec
21.	Cleveland	Lois Babnick	Rose Kosko
23.	Ely	Mary Shikonya	Rose Stupnik
24.	La Salle	Theresa Savnik	Emma Shimkus
25.	Cleveland	Mary Kolegar Mary Jeraj	Frances Okorn § Marie Telic
26.	Pittsburgh	Anna Trontel	Mary Slaney
32.	Euclid	Josephine Comenshek	Anna Tekavec
33.	Duluth	Frances Blatnik	Florence Burger
38.	Chisholm	Anna Trdan	Theresa Gerzin
39.	Biwabik	Angeline M. Karish (34-35-37-31)	Ann Kroger 5
^.0.	Lorain	Angeline Kozjan	Mary Klinar
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43.	Milwaukee	Mary Tratnik	Cecilia Groth
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50.	Cleveland	Anna Hočevar	Ann Kristoff |
55.	Girard	Mary Macek	Matilda Cigolle
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56.	Hibbing	Rose Maras (52-65-86)	Mary Massich
71.	Strabane	Lucille Smith	Mary Kocian
73.	Cleveland	Louise Epley	Pauline Svette
89.	Oglesby	Josephine Livek	Josephine. Schmidt
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95.	Chicago	Mildred Poropat	Mildred James |
96.	Universal	Frances O’Block (68-57-62-94-101)	Mary P. Klemenčič g
103.	Washington, D.	C. Freda Michelitch	Ivanka Antolin
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In this, the 47th year of the Slovenian Women’s Union, it is well to recall the beginnings and accomplishments of the organization that was born from an idea of Mrs. Marie Pris-land, of Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
On December 19, 1926, Mrs. Prisland called the women of Chicago, the center of Slovenian colonies to a meeting at which time the Slovenian Women’s Union was founded. From a small beginning of two branches, one in Sheboygan and the other in Chicago, the Union has grown to 103 branches with 11,000 members and assets totaling nearly $570,000.00.
Slovenian Women’s Union has all these years, fostered the ideas and ambitions, served as an open forum and provided the opportunity for the preservation and promotion of the traditions and heritage of the Slovenian Citizens of America.
The Union established in 1944 a Scholarship and Benefit Fund from which scholarships are granted to worthy students in America and from which destitute children in Slovenia received food, clothing and medical supplies. Over $30,000.00 in food, clothing and hospital material was sent there after the war. 64 young students have benefited from the scholarship grants which are awarded
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yearly on the basis of academic achievement and need.
The organization publishes its own monthly magazine, entitled: “Zarja — the Dawn.” It is a bilingual journal which voices the activities of the membership and contains reading material to uplift and instruct the membership. The first copy was published in July, 1929. Present Editor is Co-rinne Leskovar.
In 1928 the first book, "Ameriška Slovenka” was published by the Union. This book contained the history of the Slovenian settlers in America as well as the history of the Union and its branches. It was edited by Frances Jazbec and Marie Prisland.
In 1942, a pocket-sized songbook called "Zapojmo”, containing over 200 of the most popular folksongs in Slovenian and English was published, edited by Albina Novak in 1952. Mrs. Novak revised it and the title was changed to “Let’s Sing.” Currently, it has been reprinted and is still on the market.
The late Slovenian poet, Ivan Zorman, arranged a book of Slovenian Melodies with notes and lyrics of favorite songs. Music lovers treasure this anthology dedicated by Mr. Zorman to the Union.
In commemoration of the Silver Anniversary, a cookbook entitled “Women’s Glory — The Kitchen” was edited by Mrs. Novak which contains over 600 recipes of all Nationalities. A new revised edition compiled by Mrs. Prisland and Mrs. Novak is now in its eighth printing with over 27,000 copies sold. The distribution for the cookbook has been ably conducted by the Supreme President Antonia Turek of Wickliffe, Ohio past ten years.
The first Home Office of S.W.U. was in Chicago at the home of the secretary, Mrs. Josephine Racic; then moved to Joliet, III. in 1939 when Mrs. Josephine Erjavec took office.
In 1952 the Home Office came to Chicago, III. with Albina Novak as Secretary and with the recommendation of local members obtained real estate near the Slovenian parish of St. Stephen’s, and in the center of the city. This property was remodeled to provide a comfortable office space and living quarters. The Home Office
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today still functions as one of the centers of activity for the parish and Slovenian community at large.
At the National Convention of 1958, seven State Presidents were added to the roster of Supreme Officers and subsequently, Annual State Conventions have increased inter-branch activity.
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Young members have been organized in various ways and in the years from 1933 to 1967 uniformed drill teams were the mainstay of the youth movement. A renewed interest in drilling has been seen in the Cleveland area where youngsters Interested in Baton twirling have been given firm support by the local officers and branches. Now again, at parades and other appearances, uniformed girls fly the banner of S.W.U.
Cultural and educational promotions have always been a part of the life of the S.W.U. membership who are themselves talented in many fields. Choral clubs and sewing circles abound. At each of the recent national conventions, a beautiful handwork display has been held with contributions from the members. In Cleveland, exhibitions of needlecraft, cooking and baking are yearly projects; in other states almost every local or state event which brings together Slovenian people, is known to have “Ženska Zveza” participation.
)}ieMage from the president
Dear Delegates, Members and Friends:
If is my pleasant duty to extend a hearty welcome to all delegates and representatives of the Slovenian Women’s Union to the 16th National Convention held May 20 - 24, 1973 at Chicago, Illinois.
At our 15th National Convention held May 24,
1970 at Euclid, Ohio absent was our Supreme Treasurer Josephine Železnikar and at this 16th National Convention our Supreme Secretary Albina Novak will not be present as they both were called to their Eternal rest.
It is my sincere hope and wish that this convention will be successful and will provide fha guidance and leadership for continued growth and progress of The Slovenian Women’s Union.
Sincerely,
ANTONIA TUREK
Supreme President
the S.W.U. joined other organizations in making an appeal to the President of the United States and government officials for American presence in Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia for the help and protection of
the many American tourists visiting there each year. In 1972, the beginnings of success to this appeal were seen in the establishment of a U.S. Information Agency there — and it is hoped that an American Consulate will be the next step toward stronger relations between our two peoples.
Washington, the site of that convention, brought together the most visitors ever to gather for a National Convention. It was another of the many “firsts” to be the first Slove-
Choral clubs and sewing circles abound. Latest Choral Group “The Dawn" was organized in 1968 in Cleveland, Ohio by State President Mary Bostian. Director is Mr. Frank Goren-sek.
Each year sports-minded members have given energetic support to bowling and the Midwest Bowling Association. Now in its 37th year, it maintains a growing group of leagues in cities of Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.
Not forgetting the thousands of families of Slovenians now living in the United States, Zveza sponsors excursions to Slovenia for the benefit of members who wish to visit and be ^-united with their loved ones. Every summer, the tours bring together relatives and friends of our pioneer Slovenian immigrants.
Pilgrimage trips far and near have teen very popular among members °f S.W.U., including the Slovenian Francescan Fathers Shrine in Lemont, HI- where each year members come to pray and celebrate “Zveza Day” together; also St. Ann de Beaupre in Canada, Our Lady of Snows in Belleville, III. and Holy Hill. Wise.
In June this year, the S.W.U. will co-sponsored yet another excursion, this time to Rome, Italy, for the Dedication of the first College for Slovenian Priests in the Center of Christ-endom.
At the 14th National Convention in Washington, D.C. held in May of 1967,
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nian national organization, to convene in the Nation’s Capital.
It was at the Convention also that the delegation accepted the drive to raise funds for the Slovenian Chapel, “Marija Pomagaj” to be built in the National Shrine of Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. Drive to raise $70,000.00 was started in 1967, and completed before the end of 1970. Dedication was held on August 15, 1971, in Washington, D.C. with over 3,000 in attendance.
A History Book — "From Slovenia to America” written by S.W.U. founder Marie Prisland for the enjoyment and delight of the younger generation, is the only English language compilation of stories on the Slovenian people of America. All proceeds from this book has gone toward the S.W.U. Scholarship Fund.
This year of 1973, the third Slovenian Debutante Cotillion will be held in the Convention City, the first two having taken place in 1970 and 1972 at Cleveland, Ohio. The Ball in Chicago, III., is the first for the midwest, and it is hoped that many more will follow in various cities where the S. W.U. functions in larger numbers.
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I 16th NATIONAL S.W.U. CONVENTION PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES | CONVENTION HEADQUARTERS, RISMARCK HOTEL,
|	171 W. Randolph St. - Chicago, III. 60601
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|	GENERAL INFORMATION
I Delegates and Visitors who arrive Saturday to the Bismarck Hotel, 171 W. Randolph in Chicago’s Loop, j j may check in any time of the day. Reservations for room and package payments for the weekend or 4 days I ) all-inclusive may be made in advance at the S.W.U. Hom'e Office, 1937 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago, III. 60608 ^ j Telephone (312) Bl. 7-2014. All room reservations are to be made thru the Home Office, please! We ask that j ' you state your arrival and departure dates and with whom you wish to share the room (twin beds).	j
Package cost for all five days: May 19 evening thru Wednesday afternoon is $100.00 (that is, $85.00 for Sunday thru Wednesday and $15.00 for Saturday evening option). Cost includes hotel, meals, transport,
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( Package cost for only Sunday thru Wednesday is $85.00.
|	Package cost for weekend only is $35.00, including Sat. night at Hotel, Saturday 'evening supper, Banquet
j Sunday and bus transport each day in Chicago and to and from Lemont.
<	Sunday Banquet & Cotillion only is $12.50 per person. (Included in	Package.) Tuesday night Dinner—
j Theatre tickets at $8.00. (Included in Package.)
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j	SATURDAY	EVENING,	MAY	19,	1973
We shall have our traditional Memorial Service for our beloved departed members of S.W.U. on Saturday evening at the Marija Pomagaj Shrine in Lemont, 111. All neighbors are invited also. Supper at the St. Francis . cf Assisi Convent will be at 6 p.m. for those who have reserved in advance or are included in the Package j payment. Candlelight Procession to the Grotto is at 8 p.m., gathering at the St. Mary's Seminary. The Fathers will lead the Marian Devotions and Singing Litany in Slovenian.
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SUNDAY, MAY 20, 1973
Mass will be Con-celebrated by:
Rev. C'aude Okorn, O.F.M.
Spiritual Advisor of Slovenian Women's Union Greenfield, Wise.
)	Sunday morning at 10:30	a.m.,	we	will gather	at the	S.W.U.
I OPEN HOUSE AT HOME OFFICE Home Office and form	a	parade	to	St. Stephen	church,	joining
■	representatives of local	societies	and members in Slovenian Na-
i SOLEMN HIGH MASS I
|	Rev.	James Wolf, O.F.M. Cap.
i	Vice-Postulator	of the Cause of Bishop Baraga
*	representing Most Rev. Charles A. Salatka, Bishop of
the Diocese of Marquette, Mich.
Rev. Joseph Varga Postulator for the Cause	of	Bishop Slomšek
I	Cleveland,	Ohio
j	Rev. Blaz Chemazar
i	Very Rev. Custos of the Slovenian Franciscan Fathers
,	Lemont,	III.
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'	Rev.	Thomas Hoge, O.F.M.
^	Pastor,	St.	Stephen Slovenian Catholic Church
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j The St. Stephen Choir under the director of Prof. Alfred Fisching^r and Mr. John Arko will sing Slovenian Marian j hymns appropriate to the month of May.
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SUNDAY, MAY 20, 1973
nmrvmii	»rii	nrii	VTVDIiriVI	hostess Branch 2	will	serve	Brunch to a<ll our	guests at	th'e	large
Minin	Al	M.	Muinfjil	Gym Hal	across	from the	Church. Afterward, Buses	will	take
delegates	back to	the	Hotel	via a sightseeing	route through	Chi-
GYM	HALL	cago and	lakefront.
GRAND BANQUET	f°rmal	opening of the Convention takes place at the Grand
Banquet at the Bismarck Hotel Sunday at 6 p.m. preceeded by
&	cocktail hour at 5 p.m. Guests will enjoy a musical program per-
formed by the DAWN CHORAL GROUP of Cleveland, Ohio under nrnimmmr	i	m,,	the direction of Mr. F.ranctek Gorensek. The Debutante Cotillion will
DEBUTANTE COTILLION	begin at S p.m. with Dancing to follow.
TICKETS FOR CHICAGOLAND GUESTS
All members and friends of the Chicagoland area are invited of attend the Convention functions and may obtain tickets at the Home Office, *937 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago 60608 °f call Bl. 7-2014.
Sunday’s Banquet-Cotillion tickets are $1,2.50 per person, reserved tables also available; Tuesday's Dinner-Thea-tre Party tickets are $8.00.
Please contact members of the Chicago Convention Committee for further information.
HANDWORK EXHIBIT
Beautiful hand made items includ-lng needlework, sewing, hand-crafted items will also be displayed at the Convention, donated by our branches and on sale with all proceeds for the S-W.U. Scholarship Fund. On display wiil also be hand painted miniatures ^ Chicago member Mary Foys Lau-retig who has this art as her hobby.
ART EXHIBIT AT CONVENTION
Slovenia born artist, Emilia Razman ®Ucik will hold an art exhibit at the Convention of her delightful paintings and water colors. The Exhibit will be at the Bismarck Hotel from Saturday thru Wednesday and you are invited to attend.
WELCOME TO CHICAGO FROM CHICAGO'S MAYOR
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
HICHAHD a. DALEY MAYOR
April 18, 1973
Dear Mrs. Leskovar:
I am pleased to welcome to Chicago everyone who will be attending the triennial National Convention of the Slovenian Women's Union.
Chicago is proud to be the host city for this important meeting, which will be highlighted by the first Slovenian Debutante Cotillion. Visitors may be sure that the full measure of our hospitality will be extended to them.
My best wishes for a most successful convention.
JUncerely, ___
Mrs. Corinne Leskovar Editor, Zarja The Dawn Slovenian Women's Union of America 1937 West Cermak Road Chicago, 111inois 60608
Woman of the Year Campaign Report: 247 Members Enrolled
This month we honor our Mothers and pay special attention to the 16th National S.W.U. Convention In Chicago.
But we have still another tribute to pay - it’s to Mrs. Anne Podgoršek, winner of the "WOMAN OF THE YEAR" Membership Campaign! Anne, our National Auditor of Duluth, Minn, enrolled the most new members in the preconvention campaign! Her total is 17 new members!
Our heartiest salute to Anne Podgoršek! With our love and affection we laud her for her hard work, dedication
and loyalty to the Unicn. God bless her!
OTHER CAMPAIGN WINNERS!
Second place winner of the WOMAN OF THE YEAR CAMPAIGN is our Nat’l Secretary, Fanika Humar with 15 new members; third Is a tie between Nancy Olsen of Br. 63, Denver, Colo, and Ann Anderson of Br. 79, Enumclaw, Wash with S each; enrolling 7 new members was Betty Matjašič of Br. 101 Bedford Hgts., Ohio and 6 each were enrolled by: Antoinette Zabukovec, Br. 14, Cleveland, Anne Lustig, State President and member of Br. 16, So. Chicago, III. Anna Trontel, president and Mary Slaney, secretary of Br. 26, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Br. Worker
Jr. Total Branch Total:
1	M. Prisland		2		2	
1	A. Modiz	1	1		2	
1	D. Kregel		1		1	
1	1. Stein			1	1	6
2	H. Arko		2		2	
2	F. Humar	1	11	3	15	
2	C. Leskovar		1	2	3	
2	A. Mladic			3	3	
2	J.Puhek			2	2	
2	F. Zibert		2		2	
2	A. Zorko		1	1	2	29
3	A. Pachak		3	2	5	
3	F. Simonich		2		2	7
6	M. Lauter	1			1	1
7	J. Gostisha		2		2	2
12	F. Plesko		3	2	5	5
14	V. Bsjec		1		1	
14	A. Zabukovec			6	6	7
16	G. Buck		1		1	
16	A. Lustig	1	5		6	
16	K. Triller		1		1	8
17	M. Floryan	1	1	2	4	
17	M. Marolt			5	5	9
20	O. Ancel		2	3	5	
20	M. Bluth	1			1	
20	J. Erjavec		1		1	
20	A. Kobe		1		1	
20	M. Pucel		3		3	
20	A. Sternisha		1		1	12
23	B. Rosandich		2	1	3	
23	M. Petriz	1			1	4
24	M. Gramc		1		1	
24	J. Gruenwald	2		1	3	
24	M. Krogulski			1	1	
24	T. Savnik		4		4	9
25	P. Strnad		1	3	4	4
26	A. Bobel		1	1	2	
26	H. Gulla		4	1	5	
26	B. Kumer		1		1	
26	H. Kunich			1	1	
26	M. Slaney		3	3	6	
26	A. Trontel		4	2	6	21
28	J. Burich		1	1	2	
28	R. Gasperich		1		1	3
32	M. Bostian		1		1	
32	J. Comenshek		1		1	
32	A. Cooke			1	1	3
33	F. Blatnik	1			1	
33	E. Himebaugh		1	5	6	
33	S. Hinnenkamp		1		1	
33	A. Podgoršek	3	3	11	17	25
34	M. Pahula		1		1	
34	B. Yapel		1		1	2
38	S. Russ		1		1	1
40	A. Kozjan					
40	R. Cerne					5
43	B. Dvornik			1	1	
43	L. Jenich		1		1	
43	R. Kraemer		1	3		6
46	M. Monigman	1			1	1
47	J. Pugely			1	1	1
50	J. Gercar		1		1	
50	A. Hochevar		1		1	
50	1. Jagodnik					
50	S. Koplan		1		1	
50	M. Petrich		1		1	
50	J. Laurich					
50	M. Perusek		1		1	
50	A. Turek		1		1	
50	A. Winter		1		1	12
52	R. Trombly	1			1	
52	G. Zidarich	1			1	2
57	V. Zevkovich		1		1	1
56	K. Lamson					
56	K. Marino		1		1	
56	S. Latick		1		1	4
63	M. Giowbitz			1	1	
63	N. Oison			6		9
67	M. Dcbrich		1		1	
67	A. Pusnik	1			1	
67	H. Yevtich		1		1	3
68	1. Nosse			2	2	
68	F. Pillar		1	1	2	4
71	M. Tomsic	1	1		2	2
73	L. Epley		1	2	3	3
79	A. Anderson			5	8	8
79	J. Tasker		1		1	1
92	S. Carricato			3	3	
92	E. Lubin		1	2	3	
92	S. Lubin			2	2	
92	M. Krizmanich			3	3	
92	A. Starika			1	1	
92	B. Starika		1		1	13
93	A. Albro			1	1	1
95	M. Poropat		1	1	2	2
100	D. Petrich			1	1	1
101	B. Matjašič		4	3	7	7
102	J. Artac	1			1	1
106	C. Hoefler	2			2	2
		21	123	103	247	247
FANIKA HUMAR, Sec’y ZARJA—THE DAWN
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY
Cernehte fat the CeMeHtfoH
May 21-22-23,1973
CONVENTION MEETINGS
The 16th National Tri-ennal Convention will open at 9 a.m. at the Bismarck Hotel, Lincoln Room. This is the location of the three day meetings. Luncheon will be served each day to all delegates and visitors who have made their reservations.
Extra attractions are being planned for each luncheon.
MONDAY EVENING
It is a free night and unless committee meetings occupy your time, delegates and visitors will be able to spend it sightseeing or visiting Old Town, an interesting shopping area of Chicago. Evening meal is not included in the Package cost.
TUESDAY EVENING
The Dinner—Theatre party is all set with a special show everyone will enjoy. Neighbors of Chicago branches are invited to join the group. Cost is included in the Package.
Successful conventions demand much preparation by the officers, committees in charge and delegates. Now more then ever — in these changing times — real effort is needed to put forward a good program for the future of our organization.
Some members say: "We must improve Zveza”, but nobody says HOW and WHERE! We go to a doctor when we have pain. Doctor will tell us what kind of illness we have and will then prescribe medicine for cure. We must do the same! Only talking of improvement will get us nowhere unless we concentrate how and where the improvement should be done.
Officers and Delegates: Now is the time for talk and for giving suggestions! Will you please send them to me by May 12th, so that any changes in the By-laws can be prepared ir advance for presentation and approval at the convention.
Let's have a happy time at the convention and adjourn with fi deep satisfaction that we have accomplished possibilities for a stronger and more progressive organization.
MARIE PRISLAND,
Chairman, Convention By-law Committee
For any further information, please contact the Home Office at 1937 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago 60608, telephone Bl. 7-2014. The Chicago Convention Committee extends a hearty wish for your happy and meaningful stay in our city.
!	PRESENTING...
SLOVENIAN WOMEN'S UNION DEBUTANTES OF 1973
i	PAULA CLARE GRILL
( Paula is a lovely, lithsome 16 year old, with glistening brunette hair and a very disarming smile who would like to be a model. Her parents, Dr. & Mrs. Frank T. Grill are rightly proud of their daughter, youngest of '	seven children in the Grill household. She is a junior	at	Trinity	High School	and the family lives in River
I	Forest, III. She has been a member since childhood	as	is her	mother. She	has extremely fine talent for
{	art that showed up early in her school days - some	of	her paintings were	even displayed in her dad’s
(	office, and she has won many ribbons and awards. Since she	also likes to	sew her career may take a
turn to dress designing.
KIMBERLY ANNE JOHNSTON
Her expressive face and sultry voice make Kim one cf the most mature of the 1973 Debutantes. She is |	the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Johnston and lives	in Hinsdale. Her grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Stefanik
enrolled	Kim and her little	brother, Eric, when they were both babies.
Besides	holding a 4 point	average, at Nazareth Academy where she is a	senior	Kim is busy	managing
a McDonald’s restaurant in	a western suburb and manages to enjoy family	outings and out of	town vacations.	This fall, she will	enroll at the University of Illinois to follow a	course	in Business Administra-
!	tion. Some years ago, when just a little pre-teenager,	Kim was a member of the Slovenian Folk Dancers
j	MIRIAM NOELLE LESKOVAR
.	High school students today are frequently engaged in	many extra-curicular activities besides their school
'	work - it’s the age of energy! So it is with “Mimi"	who is a junior at Nazareth Academy and has held
*	a 4 point average all three years. This past year she	worked on their school paper and as a senior next
i	year will be the “Announcer” editor in chief. She’s	on the Speech Team and has been in several intra-
j	school contests, too. She likes a variety of things including modern dance, politics, history, Girl Scout-
|	ing, water skiing, and the “Blackhawks” hockey team.	She likes to spend her vacations in northern Wis-
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SLOVENIAN WOMEN'S UNION DEBUTANTES OF 1973
consin with parents, Mr. & Mrs. Lud Leskovar and	brother, Lud, Jr. A real "Capricorn”, she’s a well-
organized and conscientious girl whose hopes are	to follow a career in law.
I	MAUREEN ANN RUSSELL
Few 16 year olds have the pleasure of European travel, but Maureen did just so, by visiting Austria '	last winter with the German Club of Nazareth Academy. Besides learning conversational German, she
I	loved the scenery and quaintness of it. At school, Maureen is another straight A student and is also in-
{	volved in the school papier, yearbook and German Club. She’s quite a proficient seamstress and says of
j	all her hobbies reading is her very favorite. During the summertime, she usually polishes off a couple
|	dozen books -	on all kinds	of subjects. She	plans to	continue; in	thte journalistic field	when she graduates
,	in 1674 and Northwestern	University seems	the likely	placo she’ll	begin college work.
1	MARY	ANN THERESA SCHULTZ
•	A world traveler is Mary Ann, who accompanied her grandmother, Mrs. Frances Zibert two years ago to Spain, Central Europe and Slovenia - she’s also visited Mexico. When grandma talks about another trip soon, '	Mary Ann is ready to go along! She’s a beautician presently working at this profession but finds time for
®	painting, sculpting, crocheting and dressmaking. She's a graduate of Mercy High School and Capri beauty
I	School. She and her two sisters are out "triple-header” family of Debutantes this year.
,	BARBARA JEAN SCHULTZ
I	Barbara is a graduate of Mercy High School and is	now attending Illinois Benedictine College in Lisle,
j	Illinois. She received an III. State Scholarship and	III. Benedictine Scholarship and her major subject is
j	math. In high	school she	was a Pom Pom girl for	football and	basketball games,	and, batgirl for the
,	baseball team!	She still is	active in sports,	playing basketball on	the Girls’ Intramural. "Barb” also enjoys
I	outdoor sports such as horseback riding and swimming. She collects ticket stubs from plays and con-
certs and has fun remembering where and how she obtained them.
j	DIANE JEANINE SCHULTZ
j	Youngest of the Schultz debs is Diane, a vivacious	girl, quick and witty. She’s a dancer, too, and besides
j	her own recitals and shows, attends all the ballets	shte can get to see. She is a junior at Lourdes High
.	School and attended Mercy for two years - while	there was a varsity cheerleader. She still studies her
(	dancing seriously at the Lorraine Grey Studio.
"	Diane is a White Sox fan - likes to watch the games or, TV and keeps track of all the scores. She's another
»	of oMr debs who knows how to sew and makes many of hei own things. Diane, Barbara and Mary Ann
|	all share the same mother	and father. Mr.	& Mrs. Ray mond	J. Schultz	- they also	have	a brother, Bill,	17
j	and two younger sisters,	Linda, 12 and	Laurie, 10.
I	JOANNE MARIE TRINKO
j	A naturally beautiful singing voice and interest in music with piano and guitar as her favorite instru-
H	mtents	are almost expected of Joanne	whose father and	uncle are two of the best singers at St. Stephen's
j,	church	choir. Joanne has sung with	the Lourdes High	Madrigals and chorus. She is a senior this year
;	and will enter the Univ. of Illinois Circle Campus in the fall. . .
She’s busy all the time, with a part time job and	sports programs that keep her after school. Her favorites are tennis, volleyball and any sport that’s	in season Sh'e's a fan of Chicago professional teams,
‘	too. She has two brothers, Bill, 24 and Tony, Jr. 13. and is a golden blonde with blue eyes and winning
smile.
j	DEBBIE ANN ZEFRAN
Debbie never says much about herself. She’s usually too busy asking about you! It's her nature to be '	concerned about other people - and as	such has really	won the hearts of all	her	classmates	at Na-
j	zar'-eth Academy where she	was Junior Class President this year. “Deb"	is our smallest	Deb, but a	pile	of
j	energy	is within. She runs in and out	of her part time	job at Wagner’s Bakery - always on the go to
j	some place - a meeting, a gab-fest, or a	visit to someone she just has to see. She doesn’t know that clocks
■	have been invented either - but no one can ever be annoyed with her! A soft smile and you give up!
D'ebbie is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Louis R. Zefran - she, has two brothers - Frankie is 13 and John is 6.
'	AFFECTIONATE THANKS, MARGIE!
'	Tho	Debs	are	deeply	grateful to Mrs. Margie Prah Leff, who choreographed their dances and help-
^	ed them to a more beautiful production of the Cotillion Ball. Margie is a talented member of Br. 2, a
’	wonderful mother of two adorable sons and does great work for her church and community. We feel
I fortunate in having her.	{
16th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Sunday, May 20, 1973-Walnut Room of tlie Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, III.
(f^ancfruet j-^rog.ram
Star Spangled Banner — Hej, Slovenci — Naša Zvezina Himna
Welcome ................................................................. Mary	Muller, President
Br. 2, Chicago, Illinois
Invocation ........................................................ Rev. Claude Okorn, O.F.M.
Spiritual Advisor of S.W.U.
Introduction of Guests ............................................... Corinne	Leskovar, Editor
ZARJA—THE DAWN
Greetings .................................................................... Stanley T. Kusper
Clerk of Cook County
Selection of Slovenian Songs ..................................... THE	DAWN CHORAL GROUP
Cleveland, Ohio
Mr. Franček Gorensek, Director Miss Metka Gorensek, Accompanist
Presentation of WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARDEE ....................................... Antonia	Turek
f	National President
and Fanika Humar National Secretary
Tribute to Our Founder ............................................... DAWN CHORAL GROUP
Address ...................................................................... Joseph M. Bernik,
General Counsel & Vice-President for Legal Affairs, Abbot International Limited
f-^reientation of the Slovenian 2),. butantei of 1973
Music for the Cotillion and Dancing by:
Bill Krašovec Orchestra	Roman Possedi Orchestra
DAWN CHORAL GROUP, CLEVELAND, OHIO
46 YEARS AGO IN CHICAGO
Picture Taken at the First S.W.U. Convention Nov. 7-8, 1927 at Chicago, Illinois
THE HISTORY OF HOW HE UNION HAS CROWN
FIRST Convention — November 7-8, 1927, Chicago, Illinois. Attendance: 16 delegates, representing 14 branches and 390 members, Assets reported: $1,279.75.
SECOND Convention — May 26-27, 1930, Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Attendance: 39 delegates and officers, representing 41 branches and 3,426 members. Assets reported: $13,338.75.
THIRD Convention — May 22-24, 1933, Cleveland, Ohio. Attendance: 43 delegates and officers, representing 54 branches and 4,865 members. Assets reported: $30,833.04.
FOURTH Convention — May 25-27, 1936, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Attendance: 95 delegates and officers, representing 70 branches and 7,290 members. Assets reported: $56,881.58.
FIFTH Convention — May 22-24,	1939, Chisholm, Minnesota. Attendance: 62 delegates	and	officers,
representing 92 branches and	9,624 members. Assets reported: $88,377.88.
SIXTH Convention — May 16-19, 1943, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Attendance: 100 delegates and officers, representing 96 branches and 13,953 members. Assets reported: $127,833.66.
SEVENTH Convention — May 26-29, 1946, Indianapolis, Indiana. Attendance: 62 delegates and eight supreme officers, representing 12,581 members. Assets reported: $183,854.01.
EIGHTH Convention — May 15-19, 1949, Pueblo, Colorado. Attendance: Delegates representing 12,135 members. Assets reported: $240,184.12.
NINTH Convention — June 22-25, 1952, Detroit, Michigan. Attendance: 80 delegates and supreme officers, representing 12,600 members. Assets reported: $290,000.00.
TENTH Convention — May 22-25, 1955, Cleveland, Ohio Attendance: 75 delegates and 22 supreme officers, representing 13,250	members. Assets reported: $332,000.00.
ELEVENTH Convention — May 19-21, 1958, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Attendance: 65	delegates	and	15
supreme officers. Assets reported: $395,000.00
TWELFTH Convention — May 21-24, 1961, being held at Ely, Minnesota. Attendance: 75 delegates and supreme officers. Assets reported: $455,000.00.
THIRTEENTH Convention — May 17-20, 1964, held at Hotel Morrison, Chicago, Illinois. Attendance 78 delegates and officers. Assets reported: $490,000.00
FOURTEENTH Convention — May 24-28, 1967, held at Washington Hilton Hotel, Washington, D.C. Attendance 75 delegates and officers. 250 guest visitors. Assets reported, $521,450.20. Membership is currently 11,000 in 103 branches.
FIFTEENTH Convention — May 24-27, 1970, held at Rechar Slovenian National Home Euclid, Ohio. Attendance 60 delegates and officers. Assets reported $531,458.17.
ACTIVITIES
No. 1, SHEBOYGAN, WIS.
We had a good attendance at the March meeting.
The final plans for tha Mid-West tournament were made.
Membership for the Sheboygan County Welfare Council was renewed.
A letter from the Editor, Corinne Leskovar was read in regard to the National Convention, asking members to attend as guests and an outline on the program.
Our deep sympathy to the John Vertacic and to the Anton Smerke families upon loss of their dear ones.
Note our May meeting date has been changed to the foruth Sunday in May due to the National Convention. Officer of the Year, Olga Saye Will be honored then, at the Mothers Day program. A luncheon will follow. Please make plans to attend.
Thank you Mrs. Lucite Cas! for your donation to our treasury.
A Happy Mothers Day to all Mothers and grandmothers everywhere.
MARGARET FISCHER,
Secretary
No. 2, CHICAGO, ILL.
This is our convention issue. In it you will find the program and news Pertaining to the convention. Keep it handy, but in a safe place where you can always consult It.
The March meeting was well attended. The members present participated in a discussion about the convention. The convention coordinator, Corinne Leskovar, gave us a report on
what has already been done and what has to be worked out yet. We are counting on all the members to help with the numerous different chores.
The youngest members of our organization represented the Slovenian community at Union League Boy’s Club’s international evening. Nezka Gaber and Alice Martinčič taught the children a dance and a song with John Arko’s accordian accompaniment. Many of our members baked for the occasion. To all, a sincere thank you.
In May we are having our traditional Mother's Day festival in honor of all our mothers and particularly in honor of the chosen mother of the year. This year we selected our president, Mamie Muller. It is our way of showing appreciation for hard work and many achievements she has helped us gain. Congratulations and best wishes, Mamie! We hope many will come and join us at mass at 7:30 P.M. on Thursday, May 10th. A meeting and fun evening will follow the mass in St. Stephen’s lower hall.
Don’t forget to make something for our arts and crafts boutique at the convention headquarters. Busy hands and an active minds keep us happy and healthy.
Sincerely,
KRISTA ARKO
No. 7, FOREST CITY, PA.
It has been a long time since you heard from Forest City! Greetings to all officers and members. We welcome two new members, Mary Ellen Scipita and William Konchar, transferred to the adult dept.
Election of officers resulted In the same president, Mary J. Kameen, Vice-President, Mary Mikolovich. Sec-
retary-Treasurer Josephine Gostisha, Auditors, Mary Kotar, Mary J. Kameen, Reporter Mary J. Kameen, and Mother of the Year, Josephine Gostisha whose hobbies include gardening, sewing, selling SWU cookbooks and trying to sell more Slovenia to America books.
Members that donated to Zarja are Anna Prince and Mary J. Kameen, each $5., Margaret Kusher, and Jennie Matyan, each $1.
Happy Birthday to all in the past months, Feb., March, April. Congratulations and many more healthy ones. To all sick members a speedy recovery.
Wishes to all for a very Happy Mothers Day.
JOSEPHINE GOSTISHA
Sec’y-Treas.
No. 10, CLEVELAND, OHIO
Very happy Mother’s Day greetings to all of you wonderful mothers! Also, to the mothers of our S.W.U. Holy Mass will be said on May 13 at St. Mary’s Church on Holmes Ave. for all the living and deceased members.
Our meeting in March was very well- attended. Alice Struna brought a door prize. My cousins Wilma Krall and Jošte Kuret came, plus my mother and sister, Fay Zagar and my godmother, Angela Strmole. We really celebrated some brithdays. Mrs. Jennte Koren was 89 years - you’d never believe it if you didn’t know it. She now lives at the Slovenian Home for the Aged and loves it. There were other ladies there who celebrated, too. We really had a nice meeting, delicious refreshments and everyone was so happy.
Ann Markovič was back with us
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SMILING MEMBERS OF BR. 2, CHICAGO WELCOME EVERYONF TO THE CONVENTION DOINGS!
MAY, 1973	35
again returning form California, we talked about the coming convention; we wish all the delegates a safe trip to Chicago. Hope we come up with something good for all us members.
I would like to thank the following ladies who so generously donated to the treasury: Molly Jenko, Anna Kovach, Antonia Novak, Frances Leskovec, Alice Struna, Antonia Baraga, Angela Strmole, Josie Brusich, Frances Zager, Mary Komider, Jennie Koren, Wilma Krail, Mary Wayer, Margaret Oster and Martha Batich.
This month we lost a very dear member, Mrs. Mary Vraneza, age 88. She was our member 44 years, joining way back in 1929. For the past 8 years she was very ill according to her daughter. Our deepest sympathies to the remaining families and our members. May she rest in peace. Five ladies attended her funeral. Mmes. Camloh, Brusih, Moze, Čebular and yours truly.
Don’t forget that we always remember all our ailing members too and pray for the return of good helath. Please try to attend our meetings. I’d surely like to meet you all. Best wishes.
SOPHIE BARAGA MAGAYNA
Secretary
No. 12, MILWAUKEE, WISC.
It was good to see some old friends again who hadn’t been to the meetings for a while; why don’t more of you join us in a pleasant two hours in the afternoon? We always have a few games aid luncheon following a short meeting and it helps to have more of a voice in the decisions to be made.
Prayers were said for the repose of the soul of Sophie Tomatz who passed away and our sympathy goes out to Mary Ordanoff, her sister and friends.
With so many passing on, we very badly need new members. Aren't there any you missed who could bs with us?
Delegates were selected for the convention in May. Mrs. Plesko is the regular delegate and Stavia Dobersek is to be her alternate. Good choices. Remember to contact me or your other officers if you are going to Chicago and let me know what plan you are interested in. Do it now. You may be disappointed if you fail.
Plans for the Card party we also made final and we’re sorry it is the same date of the bowling tournament but we weren't aware of it when the date was first selected and because reservations have to be made way ahead, we had no other choice.
With few new members and more of the young and middle aged becoming active, perhaps we could start up a Social Bowling Party this coming fall. Any interested ones please let us know before the fall season, or if you have any other interests, speak up!
Hope to see you at the Convention in Chicago and remember we have tickets for the convention - cookbooks are still available.
To all those with birthdays in April we wish a belated Happy Birthday. There are too many to list as space doesn’t permit us so many names and because our Editor has to re-type all the news and I'm sure she’ll be pleased at our saving her some time as well.
Report all sick members to Mary Evanich, her number is 671-1332.
Our sympathy also goes out to Frances Cimmermancic who lost her husband.
MARY DEZMAN
No. 13, SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
Death, our-ever present Angel, once again visited Branch No. 13 with the death of our friend and for years our beloved klobasa maker, and butcher Anton (Tony) Jelenich. Tony endeared himself to the entire Kranski Hrib with his jovial nature and friendly greeting his cheerful disposition and his consideration of all was among his finest attributes.
Having had the pleasure of knowing Tony and his family the entire of my life	I feel	qualified	in telling you	of
our	friend	Tony. To	Kranski Hrib	he
was	"Mr.	Butcher”, his klobasa	are
the	best	ever, thank goodness	his
son, Harry, is interested enough to carry on with this fine tradition. The funeral notice read "devoted father of Harry” you can be sure this statement is true. Harry has brought pride to mother and father carrying on with the store after father Tony retired; he has done an excellent job to maintain the feeling of friendliness. Our most sincere sympathy to this entire family, Helen, wife and constant companion to Tony can rest assured she was a wife and mother much respected, she did all that any wife could do to bring happiness to Tony in his years of ill health, her constant smiling face brought much happiness and her welcome when guests came to visit was so warm one could hardly wait for the next visit. Upon entering a room where this fine family would be in attendance you were made to feel welcome and they all extended themselves to make your visit a happy one. To say “daughter-in-law” was unforgivable as Mary was always "Our
Daughter”, Can one say more? The best of Tony is left behind in his lovely grandchildren, Richard and Tom sons of Daughter, Virginia Burt, Carol Keathly, daughter of Son, Harry Jelenich; the fine personality of Tony is well noticed in these lovely youngsters. May the Angel of Death escort Tony to Heaven where only peace will reign. And may his beloved family know now in God’s company Tony will look with pride upon them all, with a knowledge his was a "Job well done”, no man could ba more loved and respected who can ask for more?
Father Trunk our beloved priest age 102 years of age was called home to Heaven, he was ready when his call came. He left with us a heritage of Love, Respect and Consideration. His love of the children was profound, when coming to say Mass he would pat the children as he went by. The little ones awaited for his touch and friendly smile as when Christ said: "Suffer little children come unto me”; Father Trunk must have felt this call as Children were his life. Volumes could be written about this fine man of God but his most remembered goodness was his love of mankind. Never too busy to stop and greet his church members, he made for the perfect day, smiling and talking his ever present cigar in his mouth, It can be said the world is a much better place because Father Trunk passed here. We will always remember this wonderful man and hope we will remember his teachings of LOVE for ALL.
Ladies, attend the meetings as our President is planning good times for all. Our Luncheon on April 5, was I’m sure be a great success, this is a project never before tried; thanks to our President’s interest we will all enjoy a fine day together.
Keep well and happy support your branch and be present to make new plans for future activities. . .
FRAN E. CHIODO
No. 14, EUCLID, OHIO
Mary Sporar celebrated her 88th birthday with her family wishing her many more years in health and happiness.
Lost another member, Pauline Sesek. Our deepest sympathy to her family.
Eileen Collins’ father passed away. Wish them our sympathies. May they rest in peace.
Diana Minick moved from N. Carolina to Akron, is a member of Br. 14 and her husband is a radio announcer in Cuyahoga Falls on Station WCDE.
Having a Mother’s Day program °n May 1st. The ladies are now getting ready for the occasion. Wishes to all for a Happy Mother's Day.
THERESA M. SKUR
No. 16, SOUTH CHICAGO, ILL.
Our March meeting had a very good turnout. Now that the weather is nicer we hope the attendance will keep up. Anne Kompare, National Auditor, was a guest and spoke enthusiastically on convention plans. Jean Bukvich and Ann Lustig were elected delegates to the Convention. We hope to share a bus with Branch No. 95 tor the theatre party at Drury Lane during convention week.
We are happy to welcome five new members, Anna Ksiazek, Dorothy Perak, Mary Putzell, Josephine Schmaltz and Violet Somin. May we see you often at our meetings.
Happy Birthday greetings were sent to Frances Hafner in California, Katie Triller and Frances Kuhel, who are ail on the sick list. Mary Brebrick, Antonia Krese, Mary Fugin and Julia Vrlich celebrated their birthdays at the meeting. They treated the ladies to delicious pastry.
This year our Branch will be represented at the bowling tournament in Sheboygan. The team consists of Mary Rago, Christine Krai, Andrea Krai, Mary Covell and Mary Bublich. Good luck, girls.
In March we were saddened by the loss of two of our members on the same day. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family and friends °f Angeline Novak and Agnes Brager. We have many happy memories of their participation in our branch activities. (Please see page 55.)
At our May meeting, instead of our regular sccial hour, a photographic slide show will be presented by yours truly. Some of our recent SWU activities will be shown such as our 45th Anniversary Celebrations and the Slovenian Chapel Dedication in Washington D. C.
MARGE SPRETNJAK
No. 17, WEST ALLIS, WISC.
The concert performed by the Academic Choir of Ljubjana and France Marolt dancers was a most enjoyable evening spent. The con-cert had interests for music lovers and for persons who enjoyed dancing. It is very gratifyng to see the Voung people take such an interest in our Yugoslav folklore.
Many of us also had the opportu-nity to see Lado, The Yugoslav National Dance and Folk Ensemble, from Zagreb, presented by Alverno College Society of Fine Arts in Mil-'vaunkee Wise. The troupe of danc-
ers, singers, and musicians performed many authentic folk dances and songs from various sections of Yugoslavia. It was a fabulous sight to see these vivid costumes, stamping boots and springing bodies perform.
Preparations are being made for our 45th. anniversary and Wisconsin State Day Convention to be held on Sunday, September 23, 1973. In the morning there will be a convention meeting, and a Holy Mass, and a banquet at 1:00 P.M. More details will foMow in the months ahead. If anyone desiring banquet tickets now, please telephone 327-3871 (Marion Maroilt) or 327-1444 (Marie Floryan). Please reserve this date on your calendar. SEPTEMBER 23, 1973.
Best of health wishes are extended to Rose Schubert, our recording secretary, who underwent surgery and is now recovering at home. Antonette Pakiz also underwent surgery and is also at home now. Best wishes are extended to these 2 wonderful ladies.
Congratulations are extended to Mr. & Mrs. John Prisland on their 65th. wedding anniversary. May God shower you both with his choicest blessings.
Our deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Mildred Golob, who passed away after a short illness. Condolences are also extended to our Spiritual Director, Rev. Matthew J. Setnicar and the bereaved family, whose brother Frank, of Waukegan, Illinois passed away. May God grant them eternal rest.
Please remember our shut-ins, Steffie Hvala and Mary Kastner, who at present resides at St. Camillus, 10100 W. Blue Mound Rd., West Allis. I am sure they would appreciate a short visit or card. God BIpss you all.
MARIE A. FLORYAN
No. 20, JOLIET, ILL.
The officers of the branch attended two funerals of our members in one day. First was the passing of our long time member Rose Jagodnik from Moen Ave, Rockdale who was our member over 40 years, recommended by Margaret Muha. Rose Jagodnik was very ill for a long time. She would come to our meetings with her Rockdale group. She was a singer of our grand chorus group directed by her sister, Jennie Sprengel. We will miss her very much. She is survived by four daughters and one son. Her husband Joseph and daughter, Mrs. Officer, proceeded her as did Jennie Sprengel.
The second funeral was that of Margaret Pavletich from Dearborn St.,
age 58 years. She worked for the Delco Electric for 19 years; was recommended by Mary Terlep. She was buried from St. Mary Nativity to its parish cemetery. She is survived by two sisters and three brothers and numerous relatives. Mrs. Jagodnik was buried from St. Joseph Church Rockdale to St. Joseph Cemetery. Officers who attended the last trip to the cemetery of the deceased were. Olga Ancel, Emma Planinšek, Theresa Ma-rentich, Mary Maren, Frances Bottari, Josephine Erjavec.
We are celebrating our 45 anniversary in the early fall. All preparations are entrusted to Mary Mihelich, Anna Mihelič and Jonita Ruth.
The March meeting was in honor of members having the name of Josephine. A gift was presented to your reporter from president Emma Planinšek Lunch was served donated by Dorothy Koncar, Emma Planinšek and J'onita Ruth. Door prize was won by Marie Malnerick, a souvenir from Slovenia brought by your reporter. Also prizes were won by Mary Heintz, Emma Planinšek Emma Nosse, Theresa Muhich, Prizes towards the benefit of our next Zveza convention were donated; beautiful hand made pillow cases donated by Mary Weismantel and other donations were from Frances Bottari and Mary Ivanich.
Reported ill were Mrs. Rose Jagodnik, Frank Muster, Theresa Papesh, Agnes Verbischer who lost her sister, Mrs. Hren, J. Nemanich.
Our congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Smrekar who celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary, first at 8 A.M. mass then at home among their
DILIGENT OFFICERS OF
M. 24,
LASALLE, ILL
New officers of LaSalle,
III. enrolled 9 new members in the past campaign and meet regularly with their old and new members at St.
Roch”s school hall.
Seen here are seated,
Theresa Savnik, Secretary and Mary Gramc,
Vice - President; and standing, Mary Gornik,
Auditor, Mary Piletič,
President and Emma Shimkus, Auditor. Another officer, Treasurer, Mary Krogulski was absent for the photo. Good luck to LaSalle! May they have much success in the future!
family. May they live to enjoy life in health for many more years.
Congratulations also to our junior member Rosanne Ruth on winning an essay contest sponsored by American Legion on the subject: "Citizenship; why is it a priceless heritage”. Beautiful gold medal was presented her by the officer of the American Legion post 1080, Mrs. Rudolph Pucel, who is also a teacher at St. Joseph school.
Best wishes from our good member who is unable to attend meetings any more, and who sends her greeting to every one.
With best wishes, and see you at our May meeting.
JOSEPHINE ERJAVEC
No. 23, ELY, MINN.
We wish to announce that our president, Mary Shikonja has taken very ill and is at present time at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. We hope God will grant her a return to good health and bless her for her loving and sweet ways. We all pray for her recovery.
Greetings to all this beautiful month of May.
FRANCES S. JENKO
No. 26, PITTSBURGH, PA.
Our March Meeting was the first Meeting for the Year 1973, and it was well attended with thirty-nine ladies present. After everyone was finished socializing, we then got the Meeting started with the Regular Business finished off first.
Mrs. Magdalena Widina was then
elected to be our “MOTHER of the Year” for 1973.
Mrs. Anna Trontel was then elected to be our Delegate to the 16th National Convention, with Mary Slaney as Alternate.
Our Annual Luncheon will be on Tuesday, May 8th, at the Slovenian Hall at 12:30 P.M. and each Member is asked to bring a prize for this Affair. Tickets can be had from Angie Veselic and Helen Cesnik.
We welcomed Nine new Members this Month. Four Adults and Five Juniors. Best Wishes and Good Health to all our Sick Members and to all of our Shut-ins.
See you at our luncheon on May 8th.
MARY SLANEY,
Secretary.
No. 34, SOUDAN, MINN.
I am late in reporting the news of our last meeting on March 21 because I was absent from the meeting. At that time I was enroute home from a 3 weeks trip-which started on March 2, in company with my husband and sister, Rose Nemanich and friend Irene Stein, to Phoenix, Arizona where we went for the marriage of our daughter Barbara to Elgie Dean Robbins, also of Phoenix. We spent a week in Phoenix and then went on to Santa Clara, Calif, where we were guests of my sister Agnes (Nemanich) l.iebmann and husband Howard and family. There was so much to see and do-and this after a beautiful wedding —formal, evening wedding with vows
exchanged in St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, and the reception held at the SAFARI Hotel in Scottsdale, Ariz.
On the day of our meeting, we were in Reno, Nevada where we saw the Wayne Newton Show at HARRAH’S there-and had dinner there before the show. It was an eventful evening at the Casino too-and the following morning attended Mass at the Reno Cathedral before continuing on our 3 day journey through the mountains of Nevada, Utah and Wyoming in rain, fog and some snow. By the time we got to Des Moines on Sat. everything was clear and no snow-and we got to St. Paul by Saturday evening at 9. We spent Sunday with our son Anthony and famiily in St. Paul and Monday with our son George and family in Virginia and got home at 4:30 on Monday March 26 to find sad news of deaths of friends-one of whom was Joseph Jamnick, 65, husband of our member Angela Jamnick. Survivors besides Angela include 3 sons, Joseph J. Jamnick Jr. Frank Jamnick and John Jamnick all of Soudan and two daughters, Mrs. Wm. (Janet) Hill of Ely and Mrs. Frederick (Nancy) Kallio of Two Harbors, two brothers, J'ohn Jamnick of Ely and Louis of Soudan and one sister, Mrs. William (Julia) Lilya of Soudan and seven grandchildren. To them ail we extend our sincerest sympathy and to the deceased our prayers to God for his eternal rest and happiness in heaven.
The meeting on March 21 was presided over by Mrs. John Pahula and members discussed the coming National Convention of SWU. They also decided to cancel the April meeting (because of Holy Week) and the May meeting will be a planned POT-LUCK supper to be held at the Parish Hall with meeting to follow. That will conclude activities until the Fall meeting in September.
During the Social hour, cards were played with prizes awarded to Mrs. Domniek Tekautz, Mrs. John Tekautz and Mrs. Leo Wilson. The attendance prize, donated by Mrs. John Tekautz was awarded to Mrs. William Vollen-dorf.
The evening's activities were concluded with lunch served by the hostesses, Mrs. Agnes Dragavon and Mrs. Joseph Mesojedec.
We wish much success to the of-ficers and delegates attending the National Convention in Chicago in May. We hope their deliberations and efforts prove to promote the growth and welfare of our SWU even more than in the past. Good luck and happy times to ail.
BARBARA YAPEL,
Reporter
No. 39 BIWABIK, MINN.
Spring must be on it’s way for we had the most beautiful day Sunday March 18, when we held our meeting at the lovely home of Cathy Stebly.
Margaret Poster was chosen as our Mother of the year and is a very deserving gal! When she was able, she attended all of our meetings never missed to help the funerals or any thing else. A more cheerful person cannot be found, always smiling and her wit is terrific; no dull moments when Margaret is around. She is a devoted Church member; spent many hours, finally lived with her mother until her death, taking care of her. She is a widow as was her mother, truly a angel in every respect. Margaret lost her only son not too long ago; she made her home with him after her mother's death. She has three grand children, but now lives at the Aurora Nursing Home. April 11 was Margaret's birthday and our Members made plans to celebrate her
birthday at the Nursing home. Cathy Stebly made a suggestion that it being so near to May when we do honor the Mother of the year, we would combine it with her birthday and celebrate Margaret's party. It will make her so happy and you for making this all possible.
Another grand lady, Mrs. Johanna Sever who was one of our charter members is seriously ill in the same Hospital at Aurora. Stop in and say hello to her. She always did a lot for our ladies and saw to it that it stayed alive. Say a prayer for her.
Our lodge always had a soft spot for those less fortunate than we. Ann Jeppson collected at our Christmas party monies to defray some of the expenses so that the day care and nursing home people would have a Merry Christmas. Josephine Reishus made a motion that we help another cause for the Eveleth Nursing home so that they will be able to get a color T.V. Surely hope they got it before Easter; it’s so much prettier on color.
This last six months our lodge did more, for we had a great spaghetti supper, and not too long ago a games party. Hats off to our great workers for it’s a lot of hard work.
Now with our new president Ann Kroger, we are doing things to make our meetings interesting and we do have fun. Our Christmas party proved that, for we still get most of our members that are from 75 to 86 years young to come; love them all. Mrs. Johanna Geržina shows her spirit. She had a pace-maker inserted in her heart and came out with flying colors. She will be 85 years old. Mrs. Johanna Zallar had a bout with sickness. Looking at her, you would never know it; she’s as lovely as ever.
We always close our meetings with a social hour or two thanks to Mary Berknes. She sees to it that she gets the hostess so we eat very well.
Get out to visit the sick and the shut ins-it will always make your day.
See you all at the convention.
ANGELINE KARISH, Rec. Sec.
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Dawn Choral Group
EUCLID, Ohio.—In my last article, I mentioned our Card Party coming up. It will be held on Wednesday evening, May 30, at 7:00, at the Euclid Park Club, north of Lake Shore Blvd. at 222 Street. Donation is only $1.50.
For the donation, besides playing cards and games, delicious ham sandwiches and coffee will be served. Numerous useful door prizes will be given away; donated by generous neighborhood merchants, friends and members. Prizes will be given to each table winner also.
During the course of the evening, some lucky person will win a beautiful hand crocheted cape. It was made 'by Mimi Petrie, member of Branch No. 50, and donated by her sister, Ann Kristoff, one of our sopranos. Ous thanks to both of them. With so many going on tours and cruises, this cape would be ideal to Wear on cool evenings instead of a heavy sweater or coat.
For those who do not plays cards, try your luck at the "cover up numbers” table. Be assured that every effort will be made to make the evening a pleasant and enjoyable one for all. Make up your foursomes now! Where else will you get so much for so little?
Tickets can be obtained from any member of the Dawn Choral Group or, call me, phone 261-4728.
Please mark your calendar now, that you will attend the Card Party. You will be glad you did. Your patronage of our events enables us to cover the cost of sheet music, gowns, hall rentals and other expenses as-sociated with maintaining the Dawn Choral Group. All of us love and enjoy singing. We feel honored when asked to participate in any program a Branch of the Slovenian Women's Union has planned.
We accept thanks and are happy to respond to the invitation from the Chicago Committee to take part in the Convention Program. Our Director, Mr. Frank Gorensek, has selected numbers for the occasion that are aimed to please not only the old timers but, the second and third generation as well.
Two lovely "songbirds” have joined us in recent weeks, namely, Ann Kohler and Rosemarie Marn. To them we extend a warm welcome; “dobro došle med nami".
FRAN NEMANICH
Reporter
Miri« Piiiland:
A letter tc the World
A mother whose small son was starting to school wrote these requests to the world at large:
“World, I wish you would take my son	by	his	young	hand	and
teach him the things he will have to know.
Teach him that for every scoundrel there is a hero... that for every enemy there is a friend.
Let him learn early that the bullies are the easiest people to lick.
Teach him the wonders of books. Teach him that it is far more honorable to fail then to cheat. Teach him to have faith in his own ideas.
Try to give my son the strength not to follow the crowd when fveryone else is getting on the bandwagon.
Teach him to close his ears on a howling	mob	-	and	to	stand	and
fight if he thinks he’s right!”
Parents who express such sentiments should be cheered by the assurance that their own example is a mighty influence in directing their children to become good men and women. Others can help, but no one can replace the loving parent.
LIBERATION FOR FARM WOMEN
A Reporter interviewed a few women on the farm asking these questions:
“Can you contrast your life to your mother’s life?”
Farm wife: “There is no comparison. My mother was totally dependent on my father. She never got out to meetings or homemakers groups unless my father took her. The car and the telephone liberated her.
My mother was tied down. Even if she did not help with the outside work, she had to do all the housework beside canning, butchering and sausage-making. She made her own soap, rendered her own lard and baked continually.
The farm women couldn’t always buy the things they needed and now the farm wife has accessibility to all the many products. This has been a rea' liberating factor.”
Reporter: "What about Women's liberation movement?”
Farm wife	No.	2: “I think that women’s lib is a good thing for	the
most part, but	on	many issues . . . just like	the ecology thing .	. .
people bat it around too strongly and lose the point of what they really want. I don't want to be equal in all things. For instance, my husband is stronger then I am.	Recently we were cutting down	a tree.
He handled the chain saw ...	I just picked up the	brush.
Farm wife	No.	3: "We women are equal	in speaKing our minds,
but I think the	man should make the decision.	The man should be	the
head of 1he house. It still is	the MAN’S WORLD,	There	are	certain
things that I do better . . . like	washing dishes, but	I don’t	want to be
the head of the household.”
A young farm wife: "I thank the stars that I live now and don’t have all the work our grandparents had. New household gadgets have much liberated the housewife from her work. We have more free time. We live in a good world!”
GOOD HORNING:
Many mothers believe it would be wiser to give themselves the vitamins and the kids the tranquilizers.
No. 40 LORAIN, OHIO
Our meeting was held March 14, which was very well attended. Many of our members have celebrated birthdays this month. A very nice lunch was served and a good time was had by all that attended. Thanks much for all the fine baked goodies & Happy birthday to Mary Evanish, Mary Jere, Angie Zgonc, Agnes Mroski, R os e Zdonc, Angie Vojtko and to all other members, who have birthdays.
Also our secretary Angela Kozjan, who had a birthday in April, best wishes to you.
And for the month of May we would like to extend our Congratulations and good wishes to all for lasting health and happiness through many more years to our chosen Mother of the year, Rose Kragley, a I s o a faithful member our branch.
This month we especially remember our dearly departed sisters who have been loyal members of our branch. May they rest in peace.
At this time we wish to welcome a new member to our branch, Olga Love. We hope to see you at our meetings often.
Our sincere sympathy to Mary Kur-jan and her family on the loss of her beloved husband and father, Steve, who passed away and to whom she had be married 50 years. Until her husband's illness, Mary had been a faithful and loyal member never missing a meeting. Hope to see you back soon and our sincere sympathy to you and the family; may he rest and peace.
Our long time member, Antonija Škerjanc had passed away on January 21st, and just 6 weeks later her husband Joseph, also passed away to eternal rest. Our sympathy to daughter, Rose Mac Donald of Bronx New York, and grandchildren, and to the Frank Anzelc and George Blazina families.
We wish to express our get well wishes to all who are ill, and wish them all a speedy recovery.
On closing, to all the Mothers and Grandmothers of the Slovene Woman’s Union everywhere, God Bless you all!
Happy Mothers Day.
AGNES BUCHER, Reporter
No. 42, MAPLE HGTS., 0.
Hello Ladies! With our summer months ahead of us we wish you all good health, happiness and fun. To our birthday ladies, Mary Filips, Antonija Kastelic, Dorothly Ponikvar and Angela Zupanc many happy returns of the day.
So glad to hear Frances Tomsic is getting along so well, also Agnes Ver-cek who is staying at her daughters. Angela Perko had a little surgery and glad to hear she is doing well too. Helen Lipnos we hope is feeling better too with her sore back. Again our Betty Kosak is back in hospital.
Our travelers, like Carol Kastelic, went to Florida to visit her parents there to help them celebrate their 50th wedding Anniversary. Also, to her and her husband, Bob, Congratulations are on order! Their son was accepted in the National Honor Society in Channel High School.
Our Mother of the Year, Mary Ye-mec, will be honored with a Mass this month May 27 at St. Wencelaus and dinner next month on June 3rd. She was a good secretary and a very active member. She lived here in Maple Hgts. 42 years and moved last month to Macedonia, Ohio in her new home. We wish her good health and happiness and good luck in her new home.
Well Ladies, see you in Church May 27. Congratulating Chicago and lots of Success at the Convention.
MARY LOU PRHNE
No. 43, MILWAUKEE, WISC.
May 3rd on Thursday, will be the date of our dinner meeting at Re-bernisek’s Club 36. All members are invited, but reservations must be made in advance or paid for in advance. Our big event will be honoring our Mother of the Year who is Fanny Cerar. Fanny met with a severe accident at her home in March, was hospitalized and is presently at home. Her place of business, a restaurant, was closed for the whole month. She is now open for business again and her customers who partake of the good food she serves are very happy she is back. You will be notified in advance, so circle your calender May 3rd. The dinner will' be served at 6 pm.
Several of our members have been reported hospitalized rec'ently, as yours truly, Vickie Sporis, Marie Hudaj, Anne Goggins, Jeanette Shmang, Fanny Cerar, Jenny Pugel, Peppy Durand, and Celia Marolt. A prayer for them and all our other sick and shut in members, may they have a speedy recovery.
I	am in need o# some faithful workers to take over some of my work. My health at present isn't up to par; whoever will take over I will give all my co-operation and help. We must keep active and only with your help. Let's be doers, not idlers. We all have a tendency to shirk responsibility. One of our greatest faults is to
jump to "conclusions”. It isn’t easy to collect facts this takes work, it takes concentration and a willingness to “dig".
To our April celebrants belated best wishes: Dolores Tyznik, Matilda Simcic, Jeanette Marinkovich, Martha Walsh, Julia Schnich, Crystal Mihelčič, Rose Luba, Jennie Prah, Mary Bentz, Josephine Kolar, Dolores Orzehowski, Olga Ziehafer, J'oan Ziebell, Frances Schneider, Pauline Plesko, Rose Wallis, Irene Martin, and two male members Robert Paushe and Richard Kraemer.
The Zawershnik’s and Rose Wallis just arrived back from Orlando Florida visiting Rose's brother; Pat Zefran spent two weeks in Clearwater, Florida with some friends.
Well, once again circle May 3rd and call Josie Verbick at 672-1660 and make your reservation.
Mothers Day wishes to all.
ROSE KRAEMER
No. 50, CLEVELAND, OHIO
Beautiful May in all her splendor of spring flowers is here; our Blessed Mother’s Month to whom we pray constantly for guidance.
Our month to honor Mary Petrick, who was chosen to represent us as Mother of the year for her outstanding generosity and good will towards our branch.
A lovely month to hold our convention and travel to a large progressive city of Chicago.
The Dawn Choral Group from Cleveland were invited to the convention and will participate musically at the Grand Banquet. Congratulations, ladies. You are wonderful singers.
Our new members last month are Elsie Jagodnik, Mary Marks, Rosemary Marns, Isabella Hirsh, Josephine Plav-can, Ann Stekar, Mary Sterte, Frances Marold, Rose Petac and Frances Blatnick. Two guests from Br. 100, Fontana, Cal., Jennie Kurilick and from New Smyrna, Fla., Josephine Vraneza visited us.
Wishing you success at the Convention and hoping for progress in all your deliberations.
Happy Mothers Day and God bless you all.
Our attendance at the March meeting was 76 members! Delicious pastries were served in celebration of St. Pat’s Day and was enjoyed by all.
A beautiful yellow shawl cape crocheted by Mary Petrick’s sister, Mimi. was taken by Rose Bavec and a potica donated by Vi Zak went to Er-nestic Jevec, plus numerous other gifts.
SOPHIE KOPLAN
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Recipes from two of our members adds much to the personal appeal of a column such as this. Both Mrs. Mary Bostian of Cleveland, Ohio and Mrs. Johanina Gale of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania were kind enough to send their special recipes. Mary’s ORANGE CHIFFON CAKE and FUDGE and Johanna’s WHIITE BREAD are really great.
ORANGE CHIFFON CAKE
2 '4 cups sifted cake flour 1 V2 cups sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1	teaspoon salt
Vi. cup vegetable oil (Wesson Oil)
5 unbeaten egg yolks Juice of 2 medium oranges plus water to make % cup Grated rind of 2 oranges (about 3 tablespoons).
1	cup egg whites (room temperature) V2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Heat oven to 325 degrees. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Make a well and add oil, egg yolks orange juice and rind. Beat with spoon until smooth. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in large bowl until whites form very stiff peaks (3 to 5 minutes) with electric beater on high speed. Pour egg yolk mixture slowly over beaten egg whites, folding in gently just until blended; do not stir. Pour into ungreased pan. Bake 55 minutes at 325 degrees, then increase to 350 degrees and bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until top springs back when lightly touched. Turn upside down over neck of a funnel or bottle. Hang until coid then frost with your favorite icing: vanilla or orange.
ORANGE BUTTER ICING:
Mi cup soft butter
3	cups sifted confectioner's sugar About 3 tablespoons orange juice tablespoons grated rind for extraflavor
Blend butter and sugar. Stir in orange juice and rind until smooth. Spread over cooled cake.
FUDGE
What a quick and easy way to make fudge and	most	delicious	too!
My husband	loved	it.
18 ounces chocolate chips 1 cup walnuts, cut	up
1 can Eagle	Brand	Condensed	Milk
Melt chocolate chips in double boiler. Add	the	nuts and	the condensed
milk	and	stir until	smooth.	Put in
buttered square pan and cut into squares when sufficiently set.
WHITE BREAD
Mrs.	Gale sent a	foolproof	recipe
on how to	make her	delicious	WHITE
BREAD. In fact, she says, "You’ll never want to eat store bread again”. She is so right. As my husband ate a freshly baked, warm piece with butter beginning to melt he said, “It’s the greatest”.
Yeast mixture:
1 cup lukewarm water 1 teaspoon sugar V£ large cake Red Star yeast Dissolve yeast in sugar water. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Dough:
5 pounds flour (about 16 cups)
1 cup sugar
1 cup Mazoia Oil
2 teaspoons salt 5 cups hot water
In a very large bowl add flour, sugar, oil and salt. Add the 5 cups of hot water and mix well. Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and mix twenty minutes with your fist or until the dough no longer sticks to your hand. Sprinkle flour on top then turn it over. Cover tightly with lid and a cloth. Let stand for 1 hour. Press down so the air comes out. You do not punch it again. Grease 4 regular bread loaf pans with butter then take
2	pounds of dough and knead it to form into a loaf. Place in pan. With a knife pierce the dough four times along the middle to the bottom of the pan (for equal rising), cover and let it rise for V/2 hours. In preheated 350 degrees electric oven or 300 degrees gas oven bake 1 hour and 15 minutes. Before putting the bread in the oven brush with a half cup of black coffee with 2 teaspoons of sugar. Cool the bread on a cloth before putting it away.
In an article on Yugoslavia reference is made to the delightful grill meats that the Yugoslavians are noted for. “Although", it states, “this varies with the region, one variety found
almost always, includes a tasty beef sausage called ČEVAPČIČI”. This might be something to try on Memorial Day.
ČEVAPČIČI (Beef Sausages)
1 pound twice ground, beef round 1 garlic clove, crushed Vi cup iukewarm water
1	teaspoon chopped parsley Salt and pepper to taste
In a bowl combine well the meat, garlic, water, parsley and seasoning. Wet the hands and form the mixture into sausage shapes, 2y2 inches long and 1 inch thick. Grill the sausages over charcoal or broil them, turning them until they are well browned.
Serve the sausages with chopped onions, pickles and relish.
STRAWBERRY JAM
In the beautiful month of May there has to be one strawberry recipe so I asked our daughter-in-law's grandmother for her Strawberry Jam recipe that she has made for years.
4 heaping cups of whole berries
5 cups sugar Juice of 1 lemon
Bring to a boil over low heat then raise the heat to moderate. When the mixture starts to bubble well throughout then begin timing. Boil well for exactly 15 minutes stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon. Then pour into another container and let stand over night uncovered. Next day stir once more then pour into jars and seal with Parafin.
Delegates to the convention: Greetings! I hope that you will bring a recipe to the convention that I might continue gathering favorite as well as historical recipes. One recipe particularly has been requested and that is -for Žgance and Zelje. Would you bring this typical Slovenian recipe with you along with a favorite one?
With best wishes for a truly meaning ful and successful convention; and a HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY,
HERMINE
No. 52, KITZVILLE, MINN.
Dearest Sisters; here it is again, another month and our meeting was held again at the Little Grove. There have been discussions on the coming Convention in Chicago this year. Tickets where handed out to be sold to defray the cost of the delegate to go down to Chicago this year. We hope that there will be a lot of people purchasing tickets as it sure helps the expenses.
We wish to take time out to express
get well wishes to all of our sick members and wish them God’s Speed to a rapid recovery.
We also offer our deepest sympathy to the Martinich family on the lost of the dearly beloved Mother, Mrs. Johanna Martinich. She had been a long-time member of our branch. And, as years go by, circumstance takes us away from our friends and neighbors. So even though she was not a member, we will all miss her and pray that her soul and all souls of our faithful departed rest in peace.
Our little community is losing a lot of our old timers and at this rate we will be getting smaller and smaller as a branch. We would like very much to get in some of our youngsters to keep on our tradition.
We concluded our meeting with a prayer by our President, Josephine Oswald. Our social of the evening took place and a delicious lunch was served by sisters; Alice Baratto, Jo-sette Maki, Celia Palitano and Margaret Andrican.
Cards were played and the following honors were awarded to Sisters Jennie Crea and Theresa Montcalm, high in smear and Frances Shega, Margaret Pogarels, low in smear; Bridge winners were sisters Mildred Bar-batto, Cecelia Palitano.
High, Sister Josephine Oswald and Low, Ivana Prelsnik.
Door prize went to Ann Mansfield thus bringing a very delightful evening to a close.
We also would like to congratulate the Bluejackets on winning t h e ir championship hockey this year. They won the State title this year for the first time in 21 years. But what makes us so proud is that there are three students from our locality and their mothers are members of our Branch 52; Florence T e c h a r, son Frank, Jennie Crea, Son Mickey and Ann Roberts, Aunt of the Goalie Tim Pogorels. And to all the others who did work so hard to make the championships possible - without you boys it would have been impossible! So congratulations to all. •
/.May God Bless You all and keep you all in the best of health.
Yours Truly, GERTRUDE KOCHEVAR, Reporter
No. 54, WARREN, OHIO
Last week, our branch was very saddened at the sudden passing away of oldest member, Jennie "Grandma" Shine. She was 89 and had been in remarkable good health until a few weeks ago. She was hospitalized for some diagnostic tests and died suddenly. We attended her wake and her funeral at St. James Church. The branch was well
represented and we shall all miss her. She loved to come to the meetings and play the games after the business meetings.	She was a daily
Mass attendant, rain, sleet or snow, didn’t stop her and all of St. James knew her.
She is survived	by sons, Tony,
Albin, Andrew and Leo; all married with families. She lived with Tony and his wife Elsie and they were wonderful children to her; they always made sure she was well taken care of. Elsie and	Albin’s wife Vir-
ginia, and their children are all our members.
The day after her funeral, Theresa Racher 85 years old passed away. She had been critically ill for the last month. She was our branch’s first Charter Member,	along with my
Mother-in-Law and others. When Niles formed a branch she transfered there. She is survived by six children and dearly loved by all who know her. We will miss both these wonderful woman who loved their Slovenian heritage so much. Greetings to Mrs. Mary Tomsich, Mrs. Matilda Rek who are both in Rest Homes. Mrs. Rek had her leg amputated and they are contemplating doing the other one.
Welcome back to Anne Savor who vacationed California to see her 90 year old Dad.
Mary Ponikvar, my Mother in law, who with Pop vacationed for several weeks at Edgewater Beach in Florida.
Congratulations to Margaret Ra-cher’s granddaughter, Donna Zuga who graduated from Ohio State U. this week with a degree in Education.
Our Mother of the Year, my mom, Rose Racher whMI be honored at our May meeting planned for May 15 - a luncheon. This will be our way of honoring her since she has resigned from the presidency after 25 years.
She did a marvelous job and all our branch knows how she has worked to keep it together and to obtain new members, keep the old ones and remember our Slovenian background. You can call me at 856-2911 for more information about the luncheon, that will be at 1:00 or 1:30 p.m.
Happy Springtime to all.
JOANNE PONIKVAR Sec./Treas.
No. 56, HIBBING, MINN.
A large group of ladies attended the meetings held in Assumption Hall and we hope they keep coming; it was gratifying for me as the new pres, to see you all.
Katie Miller was introduced as a new social member. Welcome Katie and keep coming to all out meetings. So our sick member, Catherine Marino,
we are glad you are feeling better and hope to see you all at our meeting soon. Oh yes, before I forget we have two lovely ladies selling our tickets with the help of the group-Kay Marolt and Margaret Skorich. Good luck, ladies.
Plans for the Convention were discused and read. The delegate is Rose Maras with Mary Massich as alternate.
The ladies are discussing a trip to Lemont, III. so keep working on it. and see if we could get a bus going. Mr. Ed. Palcich will show movies of his trip to Slovenia at our next meeting and we would like all branches to come and see them —come on Kitzvi lie, Keewatin, Chisholm and Nashwauk— let's have a big showing at 8:00 P.M.
Prizes were awarded to Katie Miller, Mary Babich, Agnes Barker, Frances Bernard, Margaret Skorich, and Rose Maras. A delicious lunch was served by hostesses Sylvia Latich, Ann Shupert, Barbara Dosen and Dorothy Oberstar. P.S. We missed our reporter; we hope she’s fine.
ROSE MARAS
Pres.
No. 57, NILES, OHIO
In memory of our dear sister THERESA RACHER who passed away March 20, THERESA helped to organize Branch 57 and she brought in many members including myself, and she was one of the first members; she was a loyal and helpful charter member always attended meetings when possible. She left 6 children, 1 son and 5 daughters (4 of whom are members, 2 holding offices, Mary Strah, Virginnia Zevkovich, treasurer) and many of her grandchildren also belong to the Slovenian Women’s Union, Her kind words and lovely smile will be missed at our meeting-May the eternal light shine upon her-Our Mothers day will be a Banquet, held at the AMERICAN LEGION Hall on N. MAINE ST. NILES, MAY 9; that is a Wednesday night. You may call MARY DEMALIA 0L-2-1088 for reservations.
Hope to see you all at the next meeting. We do have a nice social evening.
MARY MOLER,
Rec. Sec.
No. 67, BESSEMER, PA.
Our meeting in April was called to order by the president. Ladies we had a discussion to raise money for our branch. Those at the meeting are going right ahead with the plans. We’ll
let you know by mail what you are to do.
Our meeting is on the first Sunday of the month. Try to attend. The ladies are serving cake and coffee each month.
We all wish to welcome a new Member to our branch, Mrs. Adeline Pieroz.
To all mothers, sincere congratulations on Mother's Day and we hope you have an enjoyable day. Remember your mother - she is the only one you have.
Happy birthday to Mary Snezic and Mary Zorinick on May 30th. Have a Wonderful day. May God bless you both with good health.
To all our members who are ill, We extend best wishes and good health.
God bless each and every one of you.
MARY PERCIC,
Reporter
No. 71, STRABANE, PA.
Mrs. Mary Delost Fisher passed away Feb. 16th at the age of 59 years. We all grieve for her - she was our friend and companion. As a life-long fesident of Strabane, everyone knew Mary who was known as “Mitzi'e" and loved her. She was one of the best friends anyone could have and I am proud that we were good friends, having grown up together all thru school years and after.
Mitzie worked at the Alexander Store here in Strabane and could speak Slovenian to the customers. She began to work as a child after school and completed 47 years at Alexander's. Which is a store owned by 535 stock holders!
They say that God takes the good ones and we really have to believe that’s is so. She is survived by her husband, John, a son, John, two daughters Rose Taper and Brenda Cox and six grandchildren. She was ill for a very short time. None of us will &ver forget her and we extend our deepest sympathy to the Fischer and Delost families. May she rest in peace.
This month of May, our sincere Wishes for a Happy Mother’s Day ex-Peciaily to our chosen mother of Br. 71, Anna Staniszewski.
See you at the Convention.
LUCILLE SMITH, Secretary
No. 73 WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, O.
We are happy to report that Louise Epley, our Secretary will be our branch’s delegate to the National Convention of SWU in May, and Pauline Svette will accompany her as an alternate delegate. We all
wish much success to every phase of this convention, and know that all attending will have a most enjoyable time.
Sorry to report that Rosemary Maurer had to undergo surgery recently at Marymount Hospital, but is recuperating nicely at home now.
Congratulations are in order to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Skok (Kathy) upon the arrival of a baby girl — Katherine Marie, born February 15, 1973; also to Frances Kainec, Grandmother of the new baby.
Many thanks to Agnes Walters, our Treasurer, who donated a dozen and a half of terry cloth kitchen towels, and also to Mary Ann Pikus for her donation whereby another half dozen towels purchased, also to Louise Epley and a very dear friend of hers who took the time to sew these towels into bibs for the physically handicapped and mentally retarded children at the Hattie Larham Home in Mantua, Ohio. Don’t forget ladies, the Betty Crocker coupons found on box tops are still acceptable at this home, and trust that anyone reading this article will take this reminder to heart, and keep saving said coupons. We have quite a few at the present time, but will wait another month or two before taking them out to Mantua, Ohio, so ladies you still have time to get these coupons to our branch to be included with those we already have. Regardless, please keep saving these coupons, as this a continuous project of our branch, and deeply appreciated.
Please keep the meeting date of May 7th especially in mind, as this wiJI be the day of our annual Mother’s Day celebration and Pot Luck Dinner. We all hope that as many members as possible will be able to attend.
MILDRED D. ROBERTS
Reporting Secretary
No. 77 NORTH SIDE, PITTSBURGH, PA.
On May 9th we will gather together at St. Mary’s Lyceum, 910 Chestnut St., to celebrate the 37th Anniversary of our branch. We will play our favorite game with prizes. Hopefully, you will each bring something nice, so we will have a variety of prizes to win. We will serve coffee and delicious Potica, which we purchase from Flores Bakery. Please try to attend and bring a friend!
Remember all our sick and deceased members in your prayers.
A great big HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY greeting to our branch Mother-of-the-Year, Mrs. Mary Petjac and to all Mothers, Grandmothers, and God-
mothers. To my own wonderful Mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Conway, I wish a blessed and happy life.
BETTY ANN MURPHEY, President
GREETINGS TETA HANA
We would like to extend a special greeting for a Happy Mother’s Day to Mrs. Johanna Mravintz, (Teta Hana to all our family), who celebrated her 89th birthday on Valentine’s Day. Mrs. Mravintz is one of the Charter Members of Branch No. 77. After many years of travel around the world with two of her daughters, Theresa and Catherine, they now reside in Green Valley, Arizona near Tucson, where two other daughters, Rose Bezila and Mary Janda reside. This greeting is from all your relatives in and around Pittsburgh, especially.
ELIZABETH CONWAY AND FAMILY
BETTY ANN MURPHEY AND FAM.
No. 81, KEEWATIN, MINN.
Our branch proudly congratulates Mrs. & Mrs. Antony Schweiger of Keewatin who observed their 64th wedding anniversary on Feb. 25th! Their children entertained at a family dinner at their home on this special occasion.
According to their family, the Schweigers were married at St. Joseph's Slovenian Catholic Church in Calumet, Mich, in 1909 and' moved to Keewatin in 1913. They reared a family of four, three sons and a daughter and lost one son in 1970. Their family consists of sons, Anthony Jr. William of Duluth, and daughter "Babe”. They have twp grandchildren.
Mr. Schweiger is 92 years young and before his retirement 25. years ago was. employed at the iron mines and a lumber concern. Mrs. Schweiger is a member of Br. 81 SINCE IT WAS ORGANIZED and recently celebrated her 84th birthday.
We love to tell stories of happiness and joy ,r and this is certainly one that can be an example to all of us. Happy Anniversary, Mr. &. Mrs. Schweiger and many more years!
CLEM BOLF
No. 85, DEPUE, ILL.
Our our March meeting we decided not to meet in April but would have our usual Mothers Day party in May.
We lost another member, sister Theresa Grilc who went to her eternal reward, March 24th. She had been Ml for many years.
A requiem mass was read by Fr. Edward Bawiec at 10 o’clock on March 27th at St. Mary’s Church and burial
was in the Slovenian cemetery in Depue.
She leaves four sons, Joe, John, Edward of Depue and Frank of Chicago. Roze Lopez, her daughter of Depue also survives, and 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
The members met in a body to say the Rosary for the repose of her soul.
Honorary pallbearers were Mary Machek, Mary Oberch, Mary Benkse, Mary Suarez, Josephine Slatner and Mary Rettko. May she rest in peace.
With warmer weather on the way, we hope there will be a greater number attending our May meeting. It will be the last meeting until October. So, as they say in the south: you'all come!
FRANCES MACHEK
No. 86 NASHWAUK, MINN.
We met in regular session on Thursday evening, March 27. We discussed some Money-raising ideas, but this was tabled until next month’s meeting.
Our meetings have been short as we have not had any important business to carry out. After offering a prayer for our deceased members, we adjourned and enjoyed a social hour with quests. We played cards and prize winners were Christine Meyer in Bridge and Lena Smolich, a guest, in Canasta. Katie Stimac was another winner. Hilda Denne and Mary Gram served a delicious dessert lumch.
ANNE MAZAR, Reporter
No. 89, OGLESBY, ILL.
This is the month of the National Convention which will be at the Bismarck Hotel May 20-24, in Chicago. All particulars are in Zarja. A nice program is prepared and everyone should have a nice time.
One of our good and senior members, Anna Kamnikar, mother of the Oglesby Mayor, died at St. Mary's Hospital a while ago. She is also survived by another son, Steven and three grandchildren. Her husband died in 1963.
Organizations to which she belonged recited the rosary and included were Slovenian Women’s Union, Altar and Rosary Society and the Holy Name. Hon. pallbearers were Anna Krancic and Mary Cenkar. She will be missed by all. May God give her eternal rest.
We have one member in the hospital, Josephine Argubright and we are glad to hear she feels much better. Hurry home, Josephine, as we miss you at the meetings.
Our bowlers were getting all set to go to Sheboygan for the Bowling Tournament in April. We hope they were victorious. After the SWU Tourney, they went to bowl at Las Vegas the end of April. May they all win some prizes.
Mothers Day will be celebrated with a Dinner Party at Garzanelli's Supper Club the evening of May 14th. The program committee are Josephine Ar-gubright and Rose Kellett, co'chairman and Ann Batty and Barbara Sitar. Send in your reservations. Happy Mother's Day to all!
JOSEPHINE LIVEK
Fraternally yours,
No. 91, OAKMONT, PA.
On March 20th. 1973 we had our first meeting since last summer; we were hoping to have a good atendance but few of our members came. So please to come next meeting which will be held in May. Then we will not meet again until Sept. Our meetings will be held at our new Sec'y home, Mrs. Jenie Flišek, 721 3rd. Street Oakmont, Pa.
Sad to report the death of the Mother of our sister Anna Hrovat and the death of Joseph Hajduk, husband of our sister Jennie Hajduk. May their souls rest in peace.
At this writing Sister Kay Leal is in the hospital; hope by this time she is well on her way to a complete recovery. Sure missed you at the meeting, Kay.
Wish you all a very nice Summer and loads of good health to all the branches. May God bless you all and good health and happiness. Hi Sissy Usnik, way down in Southern Calif.
Pozdrav vsem odbornicam in članicam širom Amerike.
ANNA KASTELIC,
Pres & Rep.
No. 95, SO. CHICAGO, ILL.
In an effort to bring the news up to date to our members, it is necessary to review a few outstanding facts, brought up by one of our devoted members Louise Dichelle, about changing our meetings to Sunday afternoon. At our March meeting with 30 members voting, not one vote was cast for the change, however, this subject will be brought up again at our April meeting.
In other news on, Tuesday May 22 our members are cordially invited to attend one of our most famous Dinrfer-Theatres, the Martinique, for a dinner and a stage show. We plan to charter a bus to transport our members. Those who are interested
let us know at our May Meeting.
Again, we are entering into swing of things, Evelyn Driscoll was tapped for our once a year book of tickets as our Chairlady, she is asking the members most earnestly to help and accept at least one book.
We are most grateful to the very generous Emma Yergovich, Virginia Kwiatkowski Chairlady for our Mothers Day Party, and Irene Evans Co-Chairlady, these are the very same people who host our monthly meetings.
Get-well wishes are extended to Rose Mary Sudar and Irene Evans.
Our condolences to Ann Polancic on the loss of her beloved father.
Congratulations and best wishes to Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Starcevich on their 50th. Wedding Anniversary. It is not the years that you both have lived, but much you two have accomplished, that indicates your usefulness. I have known Mr. & Mrs. Starcevich for many years, I know that they are both blessed with an irrepressible spirit and dynamic energies, transmitting their powers to others. May you both continue to enjoy splendid health for many more years.
Birthday greetings to the following who are celebrating in May:	Mary
Barcevac, Eva Cora, Lucille Svalina, Matilda Turica, Julia Drzal, Mayme Holmes, Catherine Rosandich, and Frances Radosevich.
On May 13 all of us will pay a special tribute to mothers all over the world, in our own special way-The greatest gift that you cam give to mother is your prayers and devotions offered for that special day. I would like to extend my greetings to all mothers of our branch for their service and loyality. Happy Mothers Day!
GEORGIA GASPAR
It is with deep regret that I announce the death of our member, Georgia Gaspar. My foremost thought at this moment is that it was just about a month ago that her mother passed on to her eternal reward-Georgia was stricken with an incur-rable illness for many years. Despite her illness she will be long remembered for her many contributions to our branch; her friendly and kindly spirit will be greatly missed by all of us who had the privilege of knowing her. It it with a full heart that we offer our deepest sympathy.
MILDRED JAMES
No. 96, UNIVERSAL, PA.
Winter was mild for us and not too niuch snow. So we had very good attendance at the meetings, except, we still wish there were more members coming to make the parties more enjoyable. We hope all our sick members will be feeling better with the spring weather and that you all will attend the June 24th meeting at 2 P-m. We’ll have a nice time with games and lunch. Bring whatever you wish to help with the event.
In March we had lots of nice prizes including plants and flowers of all kinds. Special thanks to the members for your cooperation and help. We appreciate also the members from Center, Pa. for attending and the delicious lunch. In June the members from our branch in Universal will take care of this. Sept. 23 meeting will be hosted by members of Renton, Pa.
Congratulations to Mrs. Jean Oswalt for all her generous help to our branch, even tho she has one leg in a brace. God give her many more Vears in health and good luck.
We lost two members and extend Our deepest condolences to the famines of Jennie Snoznik, and Mary Rihtar. May they rest in peace.
God love you all and bring us together again for happy times. We’ll ^eet on June 24th at the Center Hall,
2	p.m. See you then.
PAULA KOKAL
No. 100, FONTANA, CALIF.
We had a fair turn out at our last Meeting, but it would be so much nicer to see some of our sisters who are members in name only. I encourage our absent sisters to join our hreetings, join in the great deal of fun and friendship that follows each session. Partake of our delicious desserts, share your joys and sorrows °ver a cup of coffee; a sympathetic ear will do wonders for your morale. So, please strive to attend our meetings, | guarantee you a happy evening.
Our birthday celebrants for the nionth were Marie Arneson, Eleanor Grayer, Cecelia Horzen, Carol Am Harley, Patricia Koza, Frances Martin, Mary Omaits, Josephine Squok, Gertrude Rupert, Edith Videgar, Mary Železnikar and my strudel-maker Josephine Susel. Many blessings on your birthdays and for many years in the future.
Sister Mary J'asina is Chairman for the card party that is slated for the hionth of June; let’s all get behind Mary and really work towards a successful money-raising venture.
Get well prayers are extended to all our sick members, May you be
IN LOVING MEMORY
It i swith deep sorrow that I report the death of Angeline (Cerar) Novak who was one of our most devoted and loyal members. Angie passed away on Sunday, March 18th.
She was born March 26, 1906 at Pošta Radomjle, škrjančeva Vas, Fara Kamnik and came to Chicago on December 12, 1923. On October 30, 1927 she was married to Louis Novak and they reared two sons, Louis and William, both of whom were killed in accidents. On February 14, 1971 she suffered her greatest loss when her husband Louis passed away after a brief illness.
Angie will be greatly missed by the members of Branch No. 16 as she attended meetings faithfully and will always be remembered for those cleverly arranged "mačka v žakle’s” which were a delight to win. She attended many wakes and was always ready and willing to be a pallbearer for a departed sister. She contributed generously toward all events that were sponsored by the branch.
In May, 1968 the members voted her the “Mother-of-the-Year” and she appeared in a picture in the Zarja in her beautiful “narodna noša” which she wore so proudly whenever the occasion called for it.
In September, 1972 our lllinois-ln-diana State President, Ann Lustig fulfilled one of Angie’s wishes by having her as a house guest for one week so that Angie might attend the September monthly meeting which was the last meeting she was able to spend with us.
Angie was one of the most generous persons I have ever known,
back in our midst in the very near future.
I wish each and everyone a blessed and joyful Easter; this invitation is especially sent to my dear friends from Br. No. 2 in Chicago.
See you next month, God willing.
EDITH DRAWENEK
No. 101, BEDFORD HEIGHTS, OHIO
We would like to congratulate Dorothy Szumski, who recently became the mother of a baby girl, making our president Betty Matjašič a proud grandmother for the first time. Also Agnes Pederi’s daughter made her “Grandma” again.
After suffering a broken leg, we were glad to see Stella Hajek, “Our Sunshine Girl” back again with a slight limp, but she is on her way to mending now.
giving of herself both financially and with her time — always ready to give a helping hand. On September 10, 1961, Angie and her husband, Louis gave my cousin, Tony Koželj, who was visiting the U.S. from Metlika, a lovely party prior to his return to Slovenia. The above picture of Tone with Angie and Louis was taken at this party. And so it is, she has left many of us with happy and beautiful memories.
Many members attended her wake at the Edward F. Kompare Funeral Home and Ann Lustig, Jean Bukvich and myself were honorary pallbearers along with 3 members from St. Mary’s K.S.K.J. Saying good-toye to Angie at the cemetery was very difficult but when all is said and done, perhaps she is happier there as she is with those she loved so dearly in life.
“Eternal rest grant to her, o Lord, and may the perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace! Amen”. GLADYS K. BUCK, Secretary
Mary Mertle recently had the pleasure of having her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. J.P. Morgan spending some time with her after returning from Germany after several years. Mr. Morgan is an Army career man and is presently stationed in Seattle, Washington.
We wouIg also like to extend our deepest sympathies to Ethel Rittwage upon the recent loss of her father. Our “Get Well’ wishes to all who are not feeling well.
Within the last few months we have welcomed several new regular members, so if you know of anyone that would be interested, the "welcome mat” is out. Remember our. Remember our meetings are held meetings are held the first Thursday of every month at Bedford Heights City Hall, and we would like to see a lot of you there.	DOROTHY STARK
No. 103, WASHINGTON, D. C.
Such a good attendance at the March meeting. We have been most fortunate in having a mild winter.
At this time we have not been advised as to whether or not we will be sending a delegate to the Convention.
Plans are made for having a picnic at Fort Hunt on Sunday, May 27th.
We are glad to hear that Mrs. Mary Ausich, mother of our Recording Secretary has returned home from the hospital. We wish her a continued recovery.
Also, we were sorry to hear of the illness of Dr. Mario Mollari, one of our strongest supporters and on occasion, guest speaker, Mary Mejac and lea Zebot were to visit him.
Following our business discussion we were joined in prayer by Father Franc Blatnick since he was unable to
preside at our Installation of Officers because of illness.
This was the birthday of our first "Octogenarian”, Mrs. Matilda Pod-borsek. We took this opportunity along with her son, John to host a party for her.
A suprisingly large number of the Slovenian community came to pay tribute to “an American-Slovene lady” in the truest sense.
We were deeply touched by their fine singing of birthday wishes to our guest.
Miss Bernadette Kovacic recited a short Slovenian pcem and Mrs. Ivanka Antolin read a special message from the group wirtten by Mrs. Jana Berec.
Father Franc Blatnick offered a short blessing.
John presented his mother with a sumptuous bouquet of eighty red and white carnations which were attracti-
vely arranged by Lou Mollari, son of Dr. Mollari, to become the centerpiece of the lovely table setting.
The birthday cake, a beautiful work ot art, was made by Nika Kovacic. Frosted with shades of coffee and green and accented by eight lovely marzipam roses. One white candle for each decade and the inscription of "Še Na Mnoga Zdrava Leta”.
The combination Vanilla-S a c h e r Torte was as delicious as it was decorative.
Miss Mary Lipar presented her with a pale pink orchid and a lovely necklace from the group. Many other cards and gifts were given.
Entertainment consisted of some lovely Slovenian songs sung by Mrs. Jana Bevec, Lydia Bevec and Vida Antolin.
Hostesses were Nika Kovacic, Mrs. lea Zebot and Mrs. Mary Mejac.
Our guest looked most pleased and misty-eyed when the small young children gathered around her to sing-Among them were the small Antolin girls, Margaret Anna, Helene and Christina, Susan Terselic and Jelka Mejac.
As we took a carnation for remem-berance, we were reminded that one can grow older gracefully.
FREDA H. MICHELITCH, President
No. 105, DETROIT, MICH.
I hope you all had a very nice Easter and will have a very happy Mother’s Day.
Our March 25th meeting was held at the home of Ann McGee. Her sister, Gail Simon was co-hostess. We were disappointed in the small attendance. (Save your breath. Mother!)
Our two birthday girls, Catherine Musick and Catherine Mihelič weren’t there and missed out on a beautiful cake, Ann had for them. I hope they heard us sing Happy Birthday to them! We enjoyed a very delicious luncheon served by our charming hostesses.
We are having our Mother of the Year dinner on May 15th at the Farm House on Nine Mile Rd. near De-quindre at 7 p.m. Please call Pauline Adamic if you are unable to attend-
We are sponsoring an ad in the May issue for the Convention.
Our next meeting will be at the home of Fulvia Rose on May 27th.
Happy Birthday to all April and May girls and a lasting and speedy re-covery to our ailing members. Our prayers are with you. Take care and keep well.
ANN SENKO
THE BEST DAY IN HER 80TH YEAR!
Mrs. Matilda Podborsek of Br. 103, Washington, D.C. celebrated her 80th Birthday song; they are Yelka Mejac, Anna, Helena, Margaret and prised her with a bouquet of 80 red and white carnations seen on the top left photo with a gorgeously decorated cake baked by Mrs. Nika Kovacic. Nika and her daughter, Bernadette are seen in the background. Right photo was taken during a musical interlude when Miss Vida Antolin serenaded the group on her guitar. Mrs. Jana Bevec and daughter, Lydia and Mrs. Dora Voyatzis are listening. Some ot the Antolin girls and others sang a special Birthday song; they are Yelka, Mejac, Anna, Anna, Helena, Margaret and Christina Antolin and Susan Terselic. And, to top it all off, Mrs. Podborsek had a special waltz with her son.
ZANIMIVE VESTI IZ DOMOVINE
MARIE P MS LAND
, TA SVET
NA MATERIN DAN
(Poklonjeno slovenskim sobotnim šolam.)
Osebe: Mati. Otroci; Milica, Anica, Mihec, Tonček. Pogrnjena miza; stol; šopek rdečih nageljnov; kuhijnska posoda; metla; brisača.
Mati: (sedi pri mizi in bere ZARJO.) Kako lepa in zanimiva je vsako leto naša ZARJA, ko pride mesec maj naokrog. Koliko življenja, trdega dela, žrtev, pa tudi veselja je vloženo v spominih naših dobrih mater. Urednica vse to lepo razvrsti, da je Zvezino glasilo kot cvetoč šopek poklonjen njim, ki so vir življenja.
Zunaj se sliši potihoma ropotanje s posodo.)
Mati: Kaj pa je to? Menda se otroci v kuhinji tepejo s skledami in lonci. Obljubili so, da bodo mesto mene danes oni posodo pomili ker je Materin dan.
(Vrata se odpro. Otroci pridejo eden za drugim na oder. Prva gre Milica, ki nese šopek nageljnov. Sledi Anica s skledo in Mihec z loncem. Oba z žlico bijeta takt po posodi. Tonček, najmlajši, nese metlo čez ramo; v roki ima brisačo ter z njo maha po zraku. Vsi imajo predpasnike in zavihane rokave. Parkrat zaokrožijo po odru, nakar se ustavijo pri materi in deklamirajo proti občinstvu:)
Pomita je posoda, in lonci čisti vsi!
Zdaj smo mi gospoda, (se trkajo na prsa) se dobro nam godi!
(Proti materi.)
Mamica naša, mila, zdrava; naše hiše modra glava.
Teb gre današnja slava. Bog Te živi mnogo let!
Milica: (kaže na sestro in bratca)
Mati naša, mati mila, tole naša so voščila:
Da bi dolgo še živela, zdrava, srečna in vesela.
Iz srca želimo vsi: Mnogo let Ti, mnogo dni!
V hvaležen spomin ti poklanjamo rdeče cvetlice, znamenje naše globoke ljubezni. Vsi Te imamo zelo radi!
(Otroci obkolijo mater ter jo poljubljajo.)
Zavesa.
MARIJINEMU SRCU
Čestita sestra M. Lavoslava iz Kansas Cityja piše krasne članke za Ameriško Domovino. Vsi jih zelo radi beremo. Pred kratkim je iz angleščine prestavila globoko zamišljeno prošnjo Marijinemu Srcu. Naj navedem nekaj odstavkov:
Marija, daj mi dobrohotno srce, ki ne razmišlja neprijetnih stvari, na katere j'e zadelo. Veliko srce mi daj, ki se z veseljem razdaja; srce, ki pozna svoje slabosti in zato razume druge in postaja tako bolj sočutno do slabosti drugih.
Daj mi ponižno in krotko srce, ki ljubi in ne pričakuje Povračila ljubezni; daj mi plemenito in široko srce, ki ne bo zagrenjeno, kadar bo naletelo na razočaranja; srce, ki ne bo skoparilo v svojih žrtvah; da ga preizkušnje ne bodo ohromele; da ne bo nejevoljno, če ga bo zadelo preziranje; da ne bo izgubilo poguma v omalovaževanju svoje osebnosti. Globoko hvaležno srce mi daj, ki ne pozabi in ne prezre prejetih dobrot.
Turizem je za Slovenijo zelo velik dohodek. Ob obali Jadranskega morja hoteli rastejo kot gobe po dežju. Nov pojav bo “hotelsko mesto Bernardin”, ki bo zrastlo nekje med Portorožem in Piranom in bo gotovo do leta 1975. Kredite za ta največji strnjeni hotelski kompleks v Sloveniji sta odobrili Mednarodna banka v Washingtonu in Ljubljanska banka. Mestece, kadar pride do tega, bo predstavljalo največjo naložbo v slovenski turizem. Banka v Washingtonu je odobrila za to turistično mesto kar 10 miiijonov dolarjev.
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Na mednarodnem sejmu slivovke ter žganih pijač je dobil "Fructal-Alko” iz Ajdoviščine zlato medaljo za izdelavo likerja "Florian” in “Vinjak”.
“Petovia” iz Ptuja je na istem sejmu prejela zlato medaljo za izdelavo "Sherry Brandy”.
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Alkoholizem je postal v Sloveniji narodno zlo. To so ugotovili lanskega novembra na sestanku klubov za zdravljenje alkoholikov v Sloveniji, ki je bil na Jesenicah. Ugotovili so, da je v Sloveniji 80,000 alkoholnih bolnikov, v bolnišnicah pa je na razpolago za te bolnike le kakih 500 postelj.
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Zaradi večje potrebe po prevozu potnikov v gornji Sa-vijnski dolini nameravajo okrepiti avtobusne zveze s Celjem, Logarsko dolino, Ljubnem, Rečico in Mozirjem. Uvedli bodo dijaški avtobus, ki bo vozil Nazarje-Mozirje-Celje in nazaj.
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V idilični dolini med šalekom in Bevčami pri Velenju bodo na več kot 100 hektarih zemlje zgradili novo stanovanjsko naselje za 10,000 prebivalcev s šolami, trgovinami, vrtci, parki in drugim. Za gradbo tega naselja vlada splošno zanimanje. Z delom se je že pričelo.
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Na mednarodnem tekmovanju mladih lepotic v Tokiu je zmagala Jugoslovanka Andjelka Božič in postala “Miss mlade lepote 1972."
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V Slovenj Gradcu, rojstnemu mestu mojega očeta, je nedavno preminul splošno priljubljen in spoštovan Rev. J'akob Soklič, župnik, častni dekan in častni kanonik stolnega kapitlja.
Pokojni je bil velik prijatelj pisatelja Ksaverija Meška in ta ga je pooblastil za varuha svoje zapuščine. V “So-kličevem muzeju”, ki je poklonjen domači fari, je Meš-kova soba posebno zanimivo urejena.
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14 letna Milena Klančar iz Ložke doline piše stricu Antonu v Barberton:
“V Starem trgu imamo pred Božičem lepo devetdnev-nico. Ljudje se zberejo v cerkvi. Najprej se opravi maša, nakar je pridiga. Nato za isti večer določeni vaščani, nosijo Marijin kip po cerkvi. Med potjo jo spremlja ubrano petje. Ko k'p postavijo na določeno mesto, pričnejo nosi-telji molit. Cerkev jim odgovarja. To se ponavlja skozi devet dni do polnočnice, ki se je ljudje udeležijo v polnem številu.”
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Č. g. Jurij Trunk je dokončal svoje plodovito življenje. Zvezinemu m osebnemu prijatelju iz dna srca želimo miren pokoj. Naj ga Bog nagradi za vsa dobra dela v korist slovenskega naroda in za pouk, ki smo ga tekom let prejemali pri branju njegovih globoko zamišljenih sestavkov na PISANEM POLJU.
KON VENČNA ZBOROVANJA IN PRIREDITVE -SLAVNOSTI
k /tlbina Novak
Potekli sta 2 leti odkar se je za vedno poslovila od nas dolgoletna giavna uradnica in voditeljica Zveze, Mrs. Albina Novak. Pokojna je bila rojena v Ribnici, Slovenija ter se je zgodaj pridružila vrstam delavk za slovensko žens.vo v Ameriki. Leta 1930 je bila prvič izvoljena v gl. urad. bila je urednica Zarje ter je ostala v gi. uradu kot predsednica 6 let ter nato tajnica do zadnje konvencije v Clevelandu, skupno 44 let v gi. odboru ko je zaradi bolezni stopila v pokoj. Celo njeno življenje je bilo tesno povezano z delom za SzZ, najprej v Clevelandu, nato v Chicagu. Bila je organizatorka vežbalnik krožkov, pisateljica kuharske knjige in pesmarice in neumorna delavka za naš narod.
Njen spomin bo ostal vedno živ med nami!
Moji Materi
IVAN CANKAR
V blag fyw/h Mm naSim dobrim materam A faa/ejnimi Atci $a hji/teto Ijubejeh in jrtte!
Večkrat neskrbno, kot metulj na
/trati,
ko sonca veseli se, lahko leta, počiva mirno, sreblje med iz cveta, skrbi zaduhle hotel sem odgnati.
Kako lepo sem revež hotel spati, kako bila je pesem glasno peta, — in vendar žalost ni bila mi vzeta, nebo hotelo ni mi sreče dali.
Kaj ni pustilo v duši mi pokoja, kaj vsako je veselje mi grenilo, solze ponoči mi v oko vabilo?
Oh, gledal sem Vas, mila mati moja, kako Vas kruta žalost v grob po-
/dira: — srce ječi mi. duh bolan umira ...
Josephine Železnikar
V	času od zadnje konvencije nas je zapustila naša bivša šest-letna gl. glagajničarka, Mrs. Železnikar, ki je bila rojena leta 1900 v vasi Loški Potok, Slovenija. Bila je vedno nasmejanega obraza in pri.jubijena zaradi njene prijaznosti do vseh, zato je služila kot predsednica št. ,2 celin 20 let in biia ustanoviteljica čikaškega pevskega zbora. Plošča slovensxin narodnih pesmi, katero je ta zbor izdal, ji bo trajni spomenik njene ljubezni do slovenskih melodij.
Naj ji bo Bog bogat plačnik.
V tej številki so objavljena imena delegatinj 16-te narodne Konvencije SŽZ, ki bo zborovala v Chicagu v dneh od 19. do 24. maja, v korist organizacije.
V pondeljek, torek in sredo se bodo vršila konvenčna zasedanja v Bismarckovem hotelu, 171 W. Randolph St. Chicago 60602.
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V soboto večer: Spominska slavnost za vse umrle članice pri Mariji Pomagaj na ameriških Brezjah slovenskih frančiškanov v Lemontu.
V nedeljo: Slovesna sv. maša v slovenski cerkvi Sv. Štefana. Sv. mašo bodo so-darovali (koncelebrirali):	Rev. Klavdij Okorn, duhovni svetovalec Zveze; Rev. James Wolf, zastopnik marketskega škofa v imenu Baragovega procesa, Rev. Jože Varga, v imenu Slomškovega procesa, Rev. Blaž čemažar, predstojnik slovenskih frančiškanov v Ameriki ter Rev. Tomaž Hoge, župnik slov. fare v Chicagu.
Pod pokroviteljstvom podr. št. 2 Chicagu bo po maši skupno kosilo v svetoštefanski dvorani.
Zvečer ob 6 uri v nedeljo pa se bo vršii v veliki dvorani hotela Bismarck, konvenčni banket in prvi slovenski
Drage odbornice in Delegatke:
Prinesite na konvencijo veliko dobre volje in pripravljenosti odobriti nov program v prid Zveze, meni pa pošljite svoje nasvete glede novih pravil, ki bodo, omogočile lepo Zvezino bodočnost. Nasvete sprejemam do 12. maja.
Na veselo svidenje na konvenciji in srčno pozdravljenel
MARIE PRISLAND
reprezentančni ples na Osrednjem Zapadu in predstava devetih mladih članic, t. zv. kotilionski ples. Navzoči bodo predstavniki javnega življenja in bratskih organizacij ter članic in prijateljev Zveze od blizu in daleč. Govornik večera bo dr. Jože Bernik, pravni svetovalec in podpredsednik velike farmacevtske družbe Abbott Laboratories. Poje Zvezin zbor The Dawn iz Clevelanda in igrata godbe Romana Possedija in Bill-a Krašovec-a.
Program konvenčnih aktivnosti je pripravil konvenčni odbor podr. št. 2 v Chicagu. Prepričani smo, da bodo vsi gostje odnesli kar najlepše vtise in nepozabne spomine iz konvenčnih dni.
ODBOR
IZ TRUNKOVE KOLONE “TO IN ONO”
Ob smrti slovenskega stoletnika, našega velikega rodoljuba, Rev. Jurija M. Trunka, se tudi Zarja	klanja	njegovemu spominu in	tukaj objavljamo dve drobtinici, k' jih je	napisal v koloni TO IN ONO	v	NOVEM
SVETU leta 1956:
"Značilna slika. "Zarja”, glasilo SŽZ ima v 4. številki na naslovni strani sliko, ki vePko pove. Ne recite, da sem prismojen, ker slika je zgodovinskega pomena, dasl se	slikar	morda tega ni zavedal.
Fantiček s kozličkom okoli	vratu.	Veselo gledata oba tja	v	cvetočo
vesno, tja v življenje gledata.
Pred 20 tisoč leti se je pričelo. Morda je divji človek ujel divjega kozlička. Ni ga ubi!. Tc je bilo za deco, za otroke. In sprinjaznili so se . . . koza je bila udomačena. To je začetek živinoreje, pričetek današnje civilizacije v palačah in limuzinah.
Kaj vse pripoveduje slika v “Zarji", ljub fantiček z ljubim kozličkom na vratu!
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Nekaj žarkov. Ko je bilo med Slovenci še hudo temno na nebu prosvete, je začelo malo bliskati na Koroškem. Sami iz sebe, brez vpliva so se pojavil' nek. "rimarji” in izlili iz duš, kar jim je na dnu kipelo. Kmet Drabosnik je zrima!:
Moj sovražnik v'no pije ino hodi prate jest, jaz srn pa gl!h tak vesiu, mam ano dobro vest.
Oton Župančič sodi c teh rimarjih, da po razmerah ne zaostajajo za — Homerjem. Drabosnik Andrejaš, Lislčjak . . . škoda Korotana..."
ŠT. 2, CHICAGO, ILL.
Priprave za konvencijo se bližajo h koncu. Veliko truda in dela je bilo že vloženega v to pripravljanje, dosti bo pa še treba, če hočemo, da bo za-željen uspeh. Potrebujemo pridne roke in nasmejane obraze, da nam priskočijo na pomoč. Drage članice, zanašamo se na vas, ker vemo, da ne boste odrekle.
Čeprav smo v prvi vrsti zaposleni s konvencijo ne mislimo opustiti našega majskega večera, ki Je posvečen našim materam. V četrtek, 10. maja ob pol osmih zvečer se bomo zbrali v svetoštefanski cerkvi k sv. maši In litanijam in nato nadaljevali v dvorani in počastili vse matere in še prav posebej našo predsednico, Mamie Muller, katero smo zbrali za mater leta. Ta večer je vedno lep in dobro obiskan. Pridite, da bo letos tudi lepo.
Zadnjič sem omenila, da bomo sodelovali pri mednarodnem večeru pri Union League Boy’s Club. Sedaj lahko povem, da je večer lepo uspel. Slovence so zastopali najmlajši člani, ki so pod vodstvom Nežke Gaber in Elizabeth (Alice) Martinčič zapeli in zaplesali “Ob bistrem potoku je mlin”. Na harmoniko jih je spremljal Janez Arko. Hvala Nežki in Alice za ves trud, hvala dobrim materam, ki skrbijo, da bi otroci ostali Slovenci in hvala Janezu, ki rad priskoči na pomoč s svojimi talenti. Veliko naših članic je napeklo slovenskega peciva. Tudi njim prisrčna hvala.
Upamo, da niste pozabile na razstavo ročnih del na konvenciji. Pokaži-
mo drugim kaj zmoremo. Naša podružnica še nikoli ni spala, ni one-molga in utrujena, ampak res delavna. Pozdrav,
KRISTA ARKO
ŠT. 3, PUEBLO, COLO.
Materinemu dnevu v pozdrav. V prelepem pomladnem mesecu maju, počastimo vse matere. Mati je najbližja svojemu otroku, zato se vse življenje suče okoli nje. Moji pokojni materi večni spomin v ljubezni in ostalim materam živim in mrtvim, pa naj nebo rosi svoj blagoslov.
Čestitke naši zaslužni materi leta Olgi Mesojedec. Posebno voščilo za materinski dan ge. M. Prisland, ki je tudi mati naše SŽZ in cvet slovenskega naroda, žal se nisem mogla udeležiti častitljive 65 letnice zakona, ki sta ga slavila Mr. in Mrs. J'ohn Prisland. Bog ju živi, da bi bila še mnogo let med nami. čestitamo jima tudi za častno priznanje od predsednika Nixona.
Naša	podr.	lepo napreduje.	Za to
leto je	ostal ves bivši	odbor,	razen
preds. Mary Guzol.
Smrt	vedno	kosi in	nam	pobira
naše sorodnike in prijatelje pod svoje okrilje. Umrle so članice:	Mary
Golob in Frances Chorak, Rose Guye, ses. Anne Burns, Fred Ursick, John Yamnik,	John	Gruden,	Edward	Moho-
rich in	Frank	Bregar.	Omenjeni so
umrli za srčnim napadom in so soprogi naših članic. Nenadoma so odšli iz našega življenja, toda spomin nam ostane vedno.
Vsem članicam, ki ste pod bolniško oskrbo, želim ljubega zdravja. Naša članska kampanja je prišla h koncu, gotovo, kakor vedno z zaželje-nim uspehom. Vedno mi je v prijetnem spominu kampanja gl. podpreds. leta 1948, ko je naša podr. št. 3 dobila prvo nagrado, ker pridobile smo kar 62 novih članic. To število je častno zapisano v naši Zarji.
Pred durmi je naša gl. 16 konvencija. želimo, da bo obrodila plodo-nosni sad v korist naše SŽZ in članic. Za delegatinjo smo izvolile taj. Frances Simonich. Naši pevci in plesalci iz Slovenije so bili deležni velikega uspeha pri nas. Slišim, da ie bilo zelo lepo tudi v Chicagu ter velja gl. taj. Faniki Humar zahvala, ker je imela tamkajšnji koncert v oskrbi.
Naj ob tej priliki izrečem tudi tople pozdrave vsem očetom, ki bodo slavili njihov Očetovski dan, dne 17. junija. Naj bo ta dan vam res najlepši in veselja deležen prave družinske ljubezni. Obiskala sem tudi Bandijevo družino v Canon City. Colo. Zelo so Bogu hvaležni za ponovno zdravje sina duhovnika, Bonaventure B., ki je bil težko bolan. Mati je veliko premolila za sinovo ozdravitev in Bog jo je uslišal, č. g. Bonaventura je sedaj duhovni upravitelj (chaplain) bolnice v Penrosse, Colo. Springs.
Naša prijatelja Matt in Jennie Lukezik sta onemogla od bolezni ter za začasno v domu ostarelih. Anna Bandi in J. Lukezick sta čla. št. 66.
Veselo smo sprejele nove čla. št. 3: June Mramor, Geraldine Mramor (sestrice), Angela Zupančič, Pauline Pauchek, Michel Spencer, Mary J. Kogovšek Jr. je prestopila v B.C.
Moj osebni materinski pozdrav Lucille Jesik, ki ima 13 otrok in 2 pravnuka, Getrude Jordan 7 vnukov in mogoče so še, da mi ni znano. Vsi so člani naše podr. in smo ponosni na nje. Bog in vsi najmlajši naj se z vami vesele za materni praznik. Matere, ki vas že krije grob, vaši vnučki so vas bodo spominjali v molitvah. Blag jim spomin!
Tudi naši urednici, Corinne Leskovar, ki ima zlato srce polno ljubezni za vse, bodi pozdrav za njen dan matere.
Na veselo svidenje na seji v maju. Pozdravlja,
ANNA PACHAK
ŠT. 6, BARBERTON, OHIO
Aprilska seja je bila bolj slabo obiskana. žal nam je, da se niso odzvale od kenmorske skupine, katere smo vabili. želimo, da vsaj v mesecu maju ne izostanejo.
Bliža se “16. National” konvencija dne 19. do 24. maja v Chicagu, III.
Če katera želi biti navzoča, naj to sporoči naši tajnici M. Lautar, da z njo potuje.
Dobili smo novo članico, Pat Kisar. Dobrodošla!
Zgubili smo dobro čla. R. Stopar, ki je preminula stara samo 63 let. Poklonile smo se njenemu spominu in jo počastile v zadnje slovo. Družini iskreno sočutje.
Sezone sta menjate; zima je odšla, pomlad pa prišla, kar me spominja ko je šel fant k dekletu z lojtro pod okno ponoči v vas, pa je rekel: “Mam’ ca po štengcah gor, jaz pa po lojtri dol, pište me mom'ca v uh’, ker ste od muh.’’
Sprejmite vse lepe pozdrave,
M. STRAŽIŠAR
ŠT. 10, CLEVELAND, OHIO
Ves'eli Materin dan, želim vsem našim članicam in vsem Materam S.Ž.Z. Ker se prav rade spomnimo na vas, vam sporočam, da se bo dne 13. Maja brala sveta maša za vse žive in umrle članice v cerkvi Marije Vnebovzete na Holmes Ave.
Naša seja meseca Marca je bila kar dobro obiskana, vse smo bile polne humorja in dobre volje. Naša vratarica, Jennie Koren, ki sedaj živi pri ostarelih na Neff. Rd. je praznovala 89 letni rojstni dan. Tudi druge članice so praznovale. Imele smo se kar fajn, dobro sejo, izvrstni prigrizek in luštno zabavo, želimo vsem mnogo l’et zdravja.
Prihaja 16ta Konvencija, upam da bomo kaj dobrega sklenile. Vsem de-legatinjam od vseh strani, želimo srečno potovanje v Chicago. Upam, da nas bo dosti iz Clevelanda.
Prav lepa hvala članicam, ki so darovale v našo blagajno, Molly Jenko, Anna Kovach, Antonia Novak, Frances Leskovec, Alice Struna, Antonia Baraga, Angela Strmola, J’osie Brusich, Frances Žagar,, Mary Komi-dar, Jennie Koren, Wilma KraII, Mary Wayer, Margaret Aster in Mariha Ma-tich.
Ta mesec nam je umrla članica Mary Vraneza v starosti 81 let, bila je članica 44 let in skoraj 8 let zelo bolana. Ostalim sorodnikom naše sožalje. Naj počiva v miru in večna luč naj ji sveti. Za pogrebom smo šli; Mrs. Camloh, Brusick, Moze, Čebular in jaz.
Vam bolanim članicam želim, da vam Bog da zdravje. Bodite lepo po-dravljene in pridite na naše seje.
SOPHIE BARAGA MAGAYNA,
Tajnica
ŠT. 14, EUCLID, OHIO
Seja je bila kar dobro obiskana, čeprav je bilo precej mrzlo. Naša pod-preds., Mary Stražišar in njen brat Anton ter njegova žena Mici, so se zadnji teden vrnili iz počitnic. Ravno tako so se srečno vrnili iz Floride, družina Frank Šuštar z družino. Frank je rekel, da so imeli lepo vreme tam in da so nalovili mnogo rib. Ena vjeta je tehtala 400 funtov.
Zadnji teden je v Calif, umrla naša čla. Kati Tomažin. Za pokop je bila prepeljana v Cleveland. Danes dne 3. aprila je pa umrla Mrs. Paula Sešek. Bog jima daj večni mir in njihove duše naj po milosti božji počivajo v miru. Ostalim družinam naše globoko sožalje.
Predsednica priporoča, če morete pridobiti kaj novih članic, članstvo se manjša, zato bo treba novih moči.
Velikonočni prazniki so za nami in upam, da ste jih vs'e obhajale v zdravju in sreči, želim vsem tudi dobro zdravje v bodoče.
V	blagajno je darovala ta večer, Jennie Stopar.
Voščim vsem lep pozdrav!
A. SUSTAR, poroč.
ŠT. 17, WEST ALLIS, WISC.
že je tukaj krasen mesec maj — oh kako je vse oživelo. Ogrela se je zemlja in ogrela tudi naša srca, da se nam izvije vzdih tu pa tam. Thank you God; Zopet smo dočakali pomlad, slišimo petje ptičev in prisrčen smeh otrok, ki se radujejo mladosti v zeleni naravi.
Seja v marcu je bila zanimiva in smo uredile kar je bilo važnega za Card party in naglo se bližajočo Konvencijo. Naj opomnim vse članice, da ker nimamo skupnega sv. Obhajila v Maju, ne pozabite tega važnega običaja na Materin dan, saj je pa še tudi lepo, ako greste z možem in družino k obhajilni mizi ter se veselite z njimi na ta dan.
Dosti naših članic se pripravlja na potovanje v domovino. To je čas prijetnega pričakovanja za vsakega. Mi ki smo tam rojeni se tako radi povračujemo v rodno gnezdo. Tja kjer smo preživeli prva mlada leta. Tu rojeni Slovenci so pač toliko lepega slišali o naši stari domovini, da seveda morajo tja in se prepričati ali je to vse res, ali so samo besede. Ne boste razočarani lepo je in ostane, to vemo vsi, in gremo še in še nazaj, ako le moremo.
Izgubile smo sosestro Mildred Golob, ki je odšla od nas v Nebeško domovino. Spominjajmo se jo v molitvi. Sorodnikom pa naše sožalje.
Iskreno sožalje tudi našemu duhovnemu vodji Fr. M. J. Setnikarju nad izgubo ljubljenega brata, naj mu sveti večna luč.
Bolnih imamo vedno precej članic, ene več ene manj. Tudi naša Marie Florjan ima vedno kako nadlogo, letos s svojimi nogami. Seveda ona-pravi, da to ni nič. No Marie za nič ne gremo v bolnico. Glej, da se dobro pozdraviš, da boš lahko hodila po deželi svojih sorodnikov to poletje. Kdor se v domovino poda, dobro da noge zdrave ima.
Sedaj pa se z žalostjo spominjam obiska moje mrtve Matere v mesecu Maju lansko leto.
Ko do groba sem žalostna dospela, tam kjer Cipresa raste, se je ljubezen vnela, s solzami grenkimi sem grob zalila, sem tiho zopet ti srce odkrila.
Cipresa žalostno je vztrepetala, mi ljubeče je zašepetala; obriši solze z lica, ne žaluj tako, saj veš, da mame tvoje več nazaj ne bo.
Vmiru naj počiva in čaka to na te, saj ne bo več dolgo, ko bosta snidli se,
še veter na uho mi tiho zašepeče, naj počiva v miru mama, le ti si išči sreče.
še en pozdrav in vesel Materin dan,
MARY MURN
ŠT. 19, EVELETH, MINN.
Drage sestre:	Vljudno ste vse
vabljene, da pridete na sejo, ki se bo vršila v četrtek, dne 3. maja. Ker v letnih mesecih nimamo sej, zato je važno, da se udeležite te seje. Upam, da bo tudi lejo vreme, da ne bo nobenega zadržka.
Vsem bolnim sestram želimo hitro okrevanje, bodisi, da se nahajajo v bolnici, ali v nursing home, ali pa se zdravijo na domu. Vesele smo, da se je ses. Anni Kvaternik tako lepo pozdravila po prestani operaciji. Sedaj se je vrnila na delo kot bolničarka ali nurse.
Obiskala sem vse članice, ki se nahajo v nursing home, ker so vesele obiskov. Ses. Julija Setnikar je bila vesela, da smo se je spomnile za njen 65-ti rojstni dan.
Na seji se bomo spomnile vseh mater, ker nismo to leto izvolile ma-ter*e za ta dan, ker smo vse matere in bomo skupno obhajale ta pomembni dan. Podala bom tudi pet mesečno poročilo, ker ne bo sej do dec. Upamo, da nam bo mladinski član Tony Menart zopet zaigral lepe
Na levi zgoraj: Duhovni svetovalec podr. št. 26 Rev. Demshar in odbornice: prva nadzornica Helen Kucic, tajnica Anna Frankovic, preds. Anna Trontel, podpreds. Antonia Jaketič, druga nadzornica Mary Slane. Blagajničarka Mary Bohar ni bila navzcča. Podr. št. 26 je bila gostiteljica.
Na levi spodaj sta od.ična mlada muzikanta Frank in Darrel Valenčič, ki sta zabavala goste s poskočnimi slovenskimi polkami. Talentirana godbenika sta pravnuka drž. preds. Mary Tomsic in člana SŽZ od rojstva.
Na desni zgoraj so nasmejane Zvezine odbornice: Mary Tomsic, drž. preds., Tony Turek, gl. preds. in Anna Trontel, preds. št. 26.
slovenske pesmi in polke, katere tako dobro igra. Z veseljem pričakuje mesec junij, ko se bodo podali z veliko skupino 250 izletnikov na obisk Slovenije, tudi oče in mama Menart. Odpotovali bodo 23, junija in v družbi bo tudi več naših članic. Vodji	skupine	Franku	Tekavec	in
mojemu sinu Franky-ju in orkestru ter vsem izletnikom želimo mnogo veselja, krasnega slovenskega petja, in vesele godbe in razvedrila. Med njimi bo tudi odlična pevka ses. Mary Hutar, kar je jamstvo, da ne bo manjkalo prepevanja na potovanju. Good luck vsem in srečni povratek!
Dne 13. maja, na materinski dan se spominjamo tudi naših pokojnih mater.	Tudi jaz	imam	nepozabno	le-
pe spomine na mojo zlato mamo, ki že 32 let počiva v rodni grudi. Nikoli ne bom pozabila zadnjega slovesa leta 1938, ko sen jo obiskala, je pred odhodom prinesla blagoslovljeno vodo in mi rekla: “Hči, pokropi me, saj mrtve me ne boš.” Res, od takrat	je že 35	let in	mati počivajo
že 32	let. Srce	se mi	stisne ob	ža-
lostnem spominu. Njem mili obraz je bil poln ljubezni. Božja roka • naju
je ločila, pa enkrat se zopet snidemo. Tukaj se je spominja vsa družina, moja hči in sin John Pahule v Chisholm, kakor tudi vnuki in vnukinje. Naj ji bo Bog dober plačnik za vsa njena dobra dela.
V	tem mojem dopisu za materinski dan, se spominjam mojih zvestih prijateljic in gl. cdbornic, ALBINE NOVAK in JOSEPHINE ŽELEZNIKAR. Z žalostjo se spomnim, da blagih so-sester ni več med nami. Pri nebeški materi Mariji bom prižgala svečo v blag spomin vsem pokojnim.
Vsem članicam Zveze pa želim veselo obhajanje Materinega dneva ter mnogo uspehov in napredka na konvenciji v Chicagu.
Pozdrav vsem gl. odbornicam, članicam ter obiskovalcem Slovenije in drugih krajev.
MARY LENICH, tajnica
ŠT. 20 JOLIET, ILL.
Dne 2 Aprila smo pokopali kar 2 naše članice. Prva je bila Rose Jagodnik, ki se je po dolgi in mučni bolezni poslovila od nas za vedno dne
30 Marca. Bila je sestra pok. Jennie Spengel direktorice naše pevske skupine, Rose je bila navdušena članica in dobra pevka, ki je nastopala z našim pevskim krogom. Dokler je bila pri zdravju je prihajala na seje s svojimi znankami iz Rocklade. Zelo jo bomo pogrešale pri prodružnici. Zapušča štiri hčerke in enega sina, vsi v J'olietu, ter 11 vnukov in 10 pravnukov. Mož ji je umrl pred nekaj leti, kakor tudi hči po imenu Rose Officer. Bila je članica številnih društev. Pogreb je bil iz Sv. Jožefa cerke, Rockdale, na pokopališče Sv. Jožefa v Joliet. Rojena je bila v vasi Stopiče na Dolenjskem. Priporočena po Margaret Muha.
Naše sožalje pribadetem sorodstvu. Pokojni pa večni mir.
Druga članica je bila Margaret Pav-letich stara 58 let. Zapušča dva sestre in tri brate, ter številne sorodnike. Bila je zaposlena pri Delco Electric 19 let. Priporočena po Mary Terlep. Bila pokopana iz cerkve Marijinega rojstva na domače pokopališče. Odbornice ki so se udeležile obeh sporedov so bile; Emma Planinšek, Theresa Marentich, Olga Ancel, Mihela Maren, Josephine Erjavec in Frances Bottari. Naj pok.
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sestra v miru počiva, sožalje vsem sorodnikom.
Na seji se je čitalo naše letno poročilo, katero je brala, Frances Sto-nich. Raspravljale smo kako praznovati najbolše in najlepše našo 45 Četnico podružnice, pa so vse to izročile v roke Mary Mihelič, Anna Mihelich, Jonita Ruth in Dorothy Končar.
Ker smo isto nedeljo praznovale imendan članic z im'enom Josephine je predsednica Emma Planinšek podarila zapisnikarci darilo. Za prigrizek so preskrbele; Dorothy Končar, Emma Planinšek in Jonita Ruth. Door prize so dobile Marie Malnerik in zicer spominček iz Slovenije, ki ga je prinesla iz domovine poročevalka Josephine Erjavec. Ostale dobitke so prejele Emma Nosse in Theresa Muhich, Mary Heintz, in Emma Planinšek. Darilo za prihodnjo konvencijo so darovale Mary Ivanich. Na bolnem seznamu se nahajajo: Theresa Papesh, Agnes Ver-bischer, ki je izgubila sestro Mrs. Hren, ki je imela roko zlomljeno v rami, J. Nemanich, Frank Muster (soprog naša prejšne podpredsednice) pomožni župnik Rev. Chas. Van Doren in Rose Jagodnik.
Pozdrave pošilja Caroline Gregory vsem članicam, ker sama ne more več na sejo hoditi.
Naše čestitke Mr. in Mrs. Louis Smrekar, ki praznujeta te dni svojo 60 letnico poroke. Najprvo pri sveti maši nato v krogu njune družine. Naj jim Bog podari še nadalnje zdravje in za-dovolstva še mnogo let. Mary Smrekar je naša članica preko 40 let.
Dalje čestitke mladinski članici Ro-sanne Ruth, ker je dobila nagrado v šoli Sv. Jožefa za najboljši spis o "Državljanstvu”. Dobila je zlato medaljo na posebnem traku, Ameriške zastave. Iztočila je nagrado odbornica American Legion, Mrs. Millie Pucel, katera je tudi učiteljica v šoli.
Ker bo seja v Maju zelo važna, predsednica vabi vse, da pridete na ta sestanek.
Želim vsem članicam zdravja in dobre volje,
JOSEPHINE ERJAVEC
ŠT. 23, ELY, MINN.
Sporočam, da je naša predsednica Mary Shikonja hudo zbolela in je bila prepeljana v St. Mary’s bolnišnico v Duluth, Minn.
Vse članice ji želimo, da bi se }i zdravje čim prej vrnilo in prosimo Boga, da bi bila kmalu zopet vesela med nami.
S	pozdravom,
FRANCES S. JENKO
ŠT. 26, PITTSBURGH, PA.
Do sedaj smo imeli lepo spomladansko vreme, in češnje so tako lepo skoraj v cvetju, in todi rožice so vse začele zeleneti, pa nas je zadelo mrzlo vreme, novega snega smo dobili za
3	inče in 20 stopinj mraza, kar nismo pričakovali. Naša seja v Marcu se je prav dobro obnesla in je bila jako lepo obiskana v tem mrzlem vremenu. Naše nove uradnice so imele kar lepo vse v redu in mi ta stare smo bile vesele, da gre vse tako lepo naprej. Tudi volitve za delegatinjo smo imele za konvencijo v Chicago. Izvolile smo Anna Trontel in njena namestnica je Mary Slany, Za častno Mater je bila izvoljena Magdelena Vidina, ki je bila tudi ustanoviteljica naše podružnice št. 26. Tudi nekaj novih članic je obljubljeno za pristop v Zvezo, Ena je pristopila, na seji v Marcu, le tako naprej. Tudi nekaj bolnih clanic imamo, večinoma priletnih, katere ne morejo prihajat na naše seje, in vam jih priporočamo da bi jih večkrat obiskale vse tiste katere imate priložnost in ste še zdrave.
Pozdrav vsem zdravim in posebno bolnicam in tudi odboru v glavnem uradu.
MARY BAHOR
ŠT. 30, AURORA, ILLINOIS
LA GRANGE, ILL.: Pozdravljene vse članice, posebno v Aurori in Chicagu odkoder sem prejele mnoge lepe karte in pisma. V začetku aprila, pa me je celo obiskala Mrs. Dolinar iz Chicaga. Obiskala je njeno nečakinjo ter se ustavila tudi pri meni in mi napravila veliko veselje, saj nisem slišala slovenske besede že skoraj dve leti, zato sem bila obiska Mrs. Dolinar še toliko bolj vesela! Najlepša ji hvala in kadar boste še hodili v naši okolici, pa prosim, da se me spomnite in tudi druge v okolici prosim, če pridejo v bližino našega mesta, da mi napravijo to veselje in me obiščejo. Moje največje veselje je videti naše ljudi Pred nekaj leti sem večkrat slišala kdo živi v La Grange, a sedaj ne morem zvedeti za nobenega.
Moj dom se hitro polni. Ko sem prišla v decembru, sem bila 13, zdaj pa nas je že črez 30 od vseh strani, le nobenega Slovenca ali Slovenke ni.
Prisrčne pozdrave vsem članicam, posebno tistim, ki mi pišejo, še se oglasite, bodisi pismeno, ali osebno, ker bom vesela vas videti.
FRANCES KRANTZ,
The del Prado, La Grange, III.
ŠT. 49, WICKLIFFE, OHIO
Materinski dan se bliža in Vam vsem slovenskim ženam želim vse najboljše za ta dan. Naša preds. in taj. M. Stu-šek pravi, da smo vse dobre mamice in vredne časti. Torej bodite nam lepo pozdravljene in veselite se v krogu Vaših družin in prijateljev, ker jaz stanujem ven na deželi in gojim cvetlice za kratek čas in za prodajo. Trgovina z rožami je zelo dobra in prijetna, ker imam pripravni vrt za goste. Vse vabim, da me obiščete.
Tukaj imamo novo farno višjo šolo in tudi farno cerkev sv. Janeza bomo začeli zidati v kratkem. Tudi Slovencev je tukaj več naseljenih, imajo nove hise, večinoma so miaae družine. To me spominja na raro sv. Kristine leta Ia26 v Euclidu, ko je bila prva polnočnica, je bilo le kakih 20 družin navzočih v poslopju A. Logar, ki ima trgovino. Bilo je vse zelo revno, toda po malem je šio naprej, čeprav nas je zadela tudi huda depresija in malo novih naseljencev, ki so bili po večini biovenci in nekaj Hrvatov. Med Slovenci so se posebno odlikovale članice Oltarnega društva. Kot dolgoletna tajnica, sem imela priliko od blizu spoznati in spoštovati njihovo požrtvovalnost. Tam iz tiste okolice je zrastla št. 14 pod spretnim vodstvom gl. pod-preds., hrances Kupiet. Njej je sledila podr. št. 32, kjer so članice Oltarnega društva sv. Kristine domalega vse pristopile. Bilo je takrat precej težko, ker smo morale od hiše do hiše pobirati asesment. 25c. Takrat so bile članice zelo radodarne in posebno so se podr. izkazale ob priliki Blagoslovitve njiiiovih zastav, buo je dosti veseija tudi z Drill team cadets, ki so kar 3krat dobile odlikovanje prvega mesta.
i\o p.eoiram ciupise št. 3^, so mi tako znane, da z veseljem vse pre-oerem. Ko se zopet nahajam v Euclidu, mi pride na misel, kako bi se moj pok. mož, L. Intihar čudil, če bi videl kako je Euclid zrasel iz male vasice v veliko mesto po 45 letih. Tudi fara ima še vedno slovenske duhovnike, čeprav je vse večinoma angleško.
Pri naši podr. št. 32 imamo 2 članice, ki sta že dolgo bolane: Mary Gombač in Barbara Štefane in tudi ses. Frances Kinfaf je bila bolana. Druge smo pa po 40 letih se postarale. Seje imamo in če ne bomo preveč razkropljene, tudi z blagajno dobro izhajamo. Zadovoljne smo z ZARJO in našo častno preds., Marte Prisland, ki nam vsak mesec kaj prijetnega napiše. Pogrešamo gl. taj. Albino Novak. Prijazni Tončki Turek in vsem, ki se zanimajo za obstoj naše priljubljene SŽZ, želimo mnogo uspehov na konvenciji.
Vse lepo pozdravljene in rade se imejte.	JENNIE KOSTEN
ŠT. 71, STRABANE, PA.
Po kratki bolezni je v februarju umrla, Mary Fisher, stara komaj 59 let. Bila je naša dobra dolgoletna članica. Globoko sožalje izrekamb žalujočemu soprogu, sinu, dvema poročenima hčerkama. Zapušča tudi sedem vnukov. Draga Mici, počivaj mirno in večna luč naj ti sveti.
MARY TOMSIC
MARY SLAVICH ŠT. 67, BESSEMER, PA.
Naša častna mati MARY SLAVICH, je bila rodjena u selu Breza na Hrva-tskem, a njen muž John bio je rod-jen u sela Brezca, Slovenija. Godine 1961 obiskali su rodne kraje. Selo Breza leži izmedju Klana i Kastara. Njezino rodno ime je Marija Cetina. Imali su 9 djece, a na žalost od njih živi samo 2 sina i 4 čerke, a imaju i 25 vnukov. Njem suprog je umro godine 1966.
Godine 1970 naša vrla Mary je posetila opet domovinu. Bila je u Ljubljani i obalo jadranskog mora i mnoge druge lepe kraje.
Iskrene čestitke i želimo ji puno sreče u budučnosti.
M. S.
(Slika na st. 10.)
ŠT. 77, N.S. PITTSBURGH, PA.
Pomlad je tukaj, pa zgleda samo na koledarju. Bilo je nekaj lepih dni, da so lepotična grmovja ozelenela, pa je že mraz vse uničil. Radi se pritožujemo črez vreme, pa vendar gre čas hitro naprej, če smo le zdravi in če imamo kaj veselja do življenja, ki je vse prekratko, življenje je kakor rosa, pihne veter in rose ni več.
Dne 9. maja bo naša podr. slavila 37 letnico obstoja. Ker je to prav -lepa doba, zato ste vse prošene, da se udeležite te važne prireditve. Pomagajte po svoji moči, ker to je vaša podružnica in glejmo, da jo bomo obdržali še mnogo let.
Prireditev bo v navadnih prostorih St. Mary’s Lyceum, 910 Chestnut St. Drugo bo vse kot prejšnja leta.
Na decemberski seji je bilo sklenjeno, da opustimo 6 mesečnih sej na teto. Naše so: april, maj, junij in nato zopet v okt., nov. in decembru.
Za častno mater je bila soglasno izvoljena Mrs. Mary Pečjak, ki vedno rada pride na seje in prireditve, želimo ji zdravja še mnogo let!
Dne 22. junija bosta slavila zlato poroko, ali 50 letnico srečnega zakonskega življenja Mr. in Mrs. Joe Fortun. Da bi Vaju ljubi Bob obdržal pri zdravju še mnogo let, da bi dočakala biserno obletnico, ali diamantno poroko, Vama želimo vse članice št. 77.
Konvenčnim delegatinjam in glavnim uradnicam, želim obilo sreče in uspe-
ŠT. 47, CLEVELAND, O.
Iskrene čestitke sestri ANNA KRE-SEVIC, ki je izvoljena kot ŽENA LETA od S.D.D. na Prince Ave. Počaščena je bila na velikem banketu Federacije Slovenskih Narodnih Domov, dne 18. marca v SND na St. Clair. živela in še mnogo uspehov! ha ter dobrih sklepov v korist vseh članic, če je le mogoče, naj bi se mesečni prispevki ne povišali.
~ Happy Mother's Day vsem še živečim materam in molimo za naše pokojne.
Mnogo let mati že molčiš, mnogo let mirno v grobu spiš; a danes te čujem od nekod, danes ko je vseh mater god!
Vsem bolnim pa ljubega zdravja in pozdrav vsem!
MINKA CHRNAT, tajnica
ŠT. 96, UNIVERSAL, PA.
Pri nas imamo milo zelo milo zimo in ne preveč snega. Seja je bila dobro obiskana, ampak če bi jih bilo še več, bi bile pa še bolj vesele, žal so nekatere bolne in ne morejo priti, a druge so zaposlene. Vse lepo vabim, da pridete gotovo na sejo dne 24. junija ob 2 popoldne. Imele bomo zopet lepo zabavo, kakor po navadi, pokrivale bomo številke po seji. Prinesite za to zabavo, kar želite. Na seji v marcu, smo imele vsakovrstne rožice za te igre in seveda tudi koprive in druge vrste rastline, poleg tega pa več drugih lepih kupljenih daril. Hvala lepa vsem članicam, ko s'e tako lepo zanimate in tako podpremo našo blagajno. Posebna zahvala članicam in Center, Pa. za tako dober prigrizek. Vse je bilo lepo urejeno. Za sejo v juniju pa bodo članice iz Universal prinesle nekaj za prigrizek po seji.
Dne 23. septembra bodo pa sestre iz Renton, Pa. prinesle kaj dobrega.
Čestitke naši častni materi, Mrs. Jean Oswalt, ki vedno pridno hekla
in rada pomaga pri našem društvu, čeprav ima eno nogo v brace. Bog jo živi še mnogo let v zdravju in sreči!
Sporočamo, da sta umrli dve članici, zato izrekamo iskremo sožalje družini Snoznik ob izgubi mamice, Jennie Snoznik, ki je mati naše Jean Oswalt. Pokojna je bila položena na mrtvaški oder pri Harold Roth, kfer smo članice jo pokropile in molile rožni venec za pokoj njene duše. Ravno tako smo zgubile članico Mary Rihtar. Obe pokojni sta bile nad 80 let stare. Naj jima sveti večna luč!
Bog daj vsem ljubo zdravje in upam, da se snidemo na seji 24. jun. v Center dvorani ob dveh pop. Takrat bo gotovo že gorko vreme. Imejte lepo poletje in bodite zdrave!
PAULA KOKAL
ŠT. 103 WASHINGTON, D.C.
80. LETNICA V WASHINGTONU (Slika na st. 56.)
V	nedeljo 4. marca je bil zopet kot običajno redni sestanek Slovenske ženske zveze v Washingtonu. Kar precej se nas je zbralo in vsaka je imela pomembni smehljaj na ustnih, samo Mrs. Matilda Podborsek je prijazno čebljala brez najmanjše slutnje, da je ta dan namenjen predvsem njej, ker bo praznovala 80. letnico rojstva 14. marca.
Gospa je poznana in aktivna članica tukajšnje podružnice zveze že od vsega početka. Vsi jo visoko cenimo. Cenimo jo kot starejšo gospo, delovno v organizacijah in marljivo doma — zelenjave pridela doma za vse Slovence v Washingtonu — in vedno vedro in dobro razpoloženo. V tako osebo človek ne more zgubiti zaupanja, lahko samo tembolj upošteva darilo takega prijateljstva, ki samo obogati življenje.
Washingtoncani se gotovo še spominjajo, da je bila Mrs. Podboršek tista, ki je pred leti organizirala zbirko za slovenske misijonarke na Tajskem, nekdanjem Siamu. J'ohn, njen sin, ki je svoji materi res materinsko vdan, je namreč služboval na Tajskem in tedaj tudi osebno obiskal misijonsko postoianko v Bangkoku.
Težko je verjeti, Mrs. Podboršek, da ste zopet eno leto starejši. Po vašem duhu in interesih boste vedno ostali enaki. Naj se vam poplačujejo, draga gospa Podboršek, vsa vaša dobra dela in da bi vsako leto vaši bližnji prijatelji še bolj spoznali, v kako velik blagoslov ste nam vsem. To so moje želje in prepričana sem, želje tudi vseh drugih članic zveze, katere vas poznajo ne samo v Washingtonu ampak prav tako tudi v New Yorku, Floridi in v Denverju, povsod kjer ste živeli. Bog vas živi zdravo še veliko let!
NIKA B. KOVAČIČ
'Jena teta
Financial Report - Finančno Poročilo, March, 1973
20.45
sr. No.	:Amount:	Adults:	Jr.:	Re.:
1	$108.20	182	67	
2	257.85	413	210	
3	147.85	252	154	
4	8.00	11	—	a
5	78.50	89	17	a
6	44.80	99	16	
7	43.05	86	34	
8	14.20	39	—	
9	—	20	1	b
10	236.10	277	18	c
12	67.60	154	61	
13	108.40	106	29	c
14	144.10	289	28	
15	180.55	182	7	c
16	93.80	153	68	
17	84.75	152	94	
19	45.75	99	15	
20	—	351	98	
21	65.35	117	49	
22	16.00	15	—	a
23	101.05	211	39	
24	55.95	122	35	
25	295.20	562	137	
26	57.10	110	28	
27	—	38	2	
28	41.65	70	28	
29	9.95	24	4	
30	—	9	—	
31	72.45	80	27	a
32	86.90	150	63	
33	122.85	190	161	
34	19.25	36	4	
35	29.85	49	32	
37	78.60	18	1	b
38	38.19	101	—	
39	20.10	42	6	
40	57.00	105	2	
41	137.70	178	29	
42	45.10	47	1	
43	104.10	168	79	d
45	37.60	39	11	c
46	12.80	30	3	
47	55.55	102	37	
49	—	28	—	
50	172.20	257	56	
51	—	15	—	e
52	30.70	51	21	
54	53.40	52	37	c
55	30.25	56	18	
56	42.00	91	7	
57	31.80	58	15	
59	14.85	28	—	f
61	—	5	—	
62	20.50	20	—	a
63	98.90	91	28	
64	33.10	41	1	c
65	—	41	22	
66	65.40	57	21	c
67	41.40	70	8	
68	38.05	59	25	
69	—	69	8	
70	—	14	3	
71	59.65	118	37	
72	—	22	—	
73	53.70	99	62	
74 64		26	1	
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86 88
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97 99
100
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14.90 8.20
34.75
32.00
30.90 44.70
27.90
16.50 84.40 19.05
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44.40
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31.65 23.80
15.65 35.30 12.00
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DISBURSEMENTS - STROŠKI MARCH 1973:
aims Pd. Zavarovalnine izplačane:
Totals:	$4,557.24 7,896 2,248
Remarks: Pd. for Mar. & April a; Pd. to Dec. b; Feb. & Mar. c; Pd. for Feb. d; Pd. in Jan. e; Pd. for Jan. f; Pd. for Feb. March and April g; Pd. for April, May and June h.
Income
• dohodki Mar.
Assessment:
Interest:
Rent:
Saving With. Tax Deposit:
Saving Withdr.
Total Income:
1973:
$ 4,557.24 4,427.41 210.00 19,978.63 25.95
$29,199.23
Assfet:
$19,978.63 $ 9,220.60
If ignorance is bliss, why aren't more people happy?
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One man is as gocd as another, and often a great deal better. — Old Irish Proverb.
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Conscience is the small voice that makes us feel even smaller.
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If you positively must throw cold water on things, get a job as a fireman.
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People are young	for only a limited
time; however, some manage to stay immature indefinitely.
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Wouldn’t it be good if we could sell experience at what it cost us?
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Total disbursements-skupno stroškov:
Balace Feb. 28, 1973: Mar. Income
March Disbursements:
$29,566.44
22,631.75
$	6,934.69
$569,968.09
9,220.60
$579,188.69
6,934.69
Balance March 31, 1973: $572,254.00
FANIKA HUMAR
Sec'y
ZARJA—THE DAWN
THE YOUNG AT HEART" «
YOUNG MUSICIAN
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HI BOYS AND GIRLS!
An anthology, as you know, is a collection of literary selections of stories, essays, poems and letters. And for May one finds anthologies dedicated especially to mothers in which writers express their feelings, which in many cases may be very similar to your very own. From my "anthology” today I’d like to share this very special letter with all of you.
(Please turn to page 13 for a “Letter to Mom.”)
To all mommys, their husbands and children — May Mary stand beside you and bless you all your days for the endless hours of love you've shown in endless ways.
Your friend, REGINA
A MOTHER QUIZ
1. Who was the female member of a triform consanguineous aggregation whose antemeridian repast (vix cereal) was voraciously consumed by a juvenile counterpart with aureate tresses of considerable corrugation?
2.	Who (begorra) do we pray to have the Almighty bless and keep?
3.	Name the well-known nightclub in Peter Gunn.
4.	Who smokes a pipe and wears tie-shoes — a real comic?
5.	A nice Jewish boy in black-face
sang on bended knee to his------------
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6.	She had a lot all at once in 1934.
7.	Who was Mama Stella from Arm and Tears?
Who wins ten thousand dollars, plus a Hollywood contract?
She has a long neck.
In mining, what is the main deposit called?
Who had a bare — er-er — enclosure?
What did young Henry yell loud and clear?
This one’s in a fish (shell). Whose children were the Merry Little Breezes?
What runs fast on a slow track?
m Answers to Mother Quiz:
ANTON MENART
Young member of Br. 19 Anton Menart, of Eveleth, Minn, is 15 years old and many times plays his accordion for the members at their meetings or visits the aged at the Eveleth Nursing Home to cheer them up a bit. He and his parents are traveling to Slovenia this summer where he hopes to pick up a few more Slovenian songs to add to his repertoire. Good luck, Tony!
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Sure an' it’s Mother Machree. “Mother’s.”
Mammy Yokum Mammy Mrs. Dionne
Fooled ya! She’s no mother — She’s Mademoiselle from Armen-tieres.
Who else, my dear. But the Mother of the Year?
Mother Goose.
The Mother lode — Hahaha! Mother Hubbard.
With "Coming, Mother!” Henry Aldrich opened another episode of the radio serial. Mother-of-pearl!
Old Mother West Wind.
Mudder.
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Hello to all Junior Members! Anton Menart Member of Br. 19 Eveleth, Minn.
Fun for the Whole Family
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