* 547SS S8. 9/1, ~f^a/e/z /i/te The first Valentines in the 19th Century were often made of fine paper laees and embellishments sueli as this one that says: “Truly Thine”— Science and the atomic pace of the twentieth century living haven’t dimmed the ardor of an estimated 90 million Americans who will dispatch missives of love and affection this year in commemoration of St. Valen- tine’s Day. There is little doubt that February 14th is the most romantic day of the year. Some 80,000 sweethearts of all ages demonstrate their super-romanticism in a special way: they send their Valentine to Loveland, Colorado for re-mailing — so they will bear that romantic postmark. But of course the Loveland post office’s Valentine business is but a tiny fraction of the estimated 300,000,000 Valentines that will be dispatched or delivered by hand, according to a spokesman for Hallmark Cards. For more than five centuries a large portion of the Western world has known and sent Valentines, and today Americans send more greeting cards to mark Valentine’s Day than any other day or season except Christmas.. (See CAPSULES inside for more on this, the most romantic day of the year.) ZARJA - DAWN URADNO GLASILO OFFICIAL PUBLICATION SLOVENSKE ŽENSKE ZVEZE SLOVENIAN WOMEN'S UNION NUMBER 2 FEBRUARY, 1971 VOLUME 43 ZARJA-THE DAWN NO. 2 VOL. XLIII FEBRUARY, 1971 Official Publication of the Slovenian Women’s Union of America — Uradno glasilo Slovenske Ženske Zveze. Published monthly except one combined issue, July-August — izhaja vsak mesec razen skupne številke za julij-avgust. — Annual Subscription $3.00. Naročnina $3.00 letno For Social members, $2.40; za druž-bane članice $2.40. Publisher: ZARJA, 1937 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago, Ul. 60608. Second Class Postage paid at Chicago, 111. All communications for the next issue of publication must be in the hands of the Editor by the FIRST of the month. Vsi dopisi za naslednjo izdajo mesečnika morajo biti v rokah urednice do 1 v mesecu. Editorial Office: 1937 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago, 111. 60608. Telephone Bishop 7-2014, Area Code 312 IIAPPY BIRTHDAY FEBRUARY National Officers: February 5 — Rose Kraemer State President of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wise. February 17 — Fanika Humar National Secretary, Chicago, Illinois Branch Presidents: February 8 — Mary Kuzma Br. 88, Johnstown, Pa. February 19 — Sophie Sorcan Br. 90, Presto, Pa. February 2'4 — Mary Oberch Br. 85, DePue, 111. Secretaries: Febniary 1 Margaret Fischer Br. 1, Sheboygan,, Wis. February 2 — Mary Christian Br. 80t Moon Run, Pa. February 5 Margaret Gorensek Br. 50, Cleveland, Ohio February 6 - Mary Otoničar Br. 25, Cleveland, Ohio February 14 — Matilda Cigolle Br. 55, Girard, Ohio February 15 — Anna Kerkovich Br. 93, Brooklyn, N. Y. February 17 — Stephanie Plese Br. 74, Ambridge, Pa. February 18 — Frances Bradach Br. 35, Aurora, Minn. MANY HAPPY RETURNS £5252W5EK5E525Z5J5H5HS2SE525H5HHSSSHSESSSHW5H525H5E5JSJ5E5E5HH52SE5HS?5HJ5E5H5H52S25E5E5aH525?.5i SLOVENIAN CHAPEL DEDICATION SHRINE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION WASHINGTON, D. C., AUGUST 15, 1971 Special Group Tour for Slovenian Women’s Union Members, Relatives and Friends departs Thursday, August 12 and returns late Sunday, August 1!» Plan for the weekend of your lifetime: Slovenian ('.Impel Dedication and a Tour of the Nation.’* Capital City. Group Tour will include the following: Transportation to and from Washington, D. C. Hotel accomodations at the Sheraton Park Hotel Special Sightseeing Tours on air-conditioned buses arranged by Washington Landmark Tours Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner at the best dining establishments in the area All admissions, fees, tips paid A large photo of your group in front of the Capitol for each member of the tour Dedication Banquet and Dance Ticket Souvenir Booklet and other prepared items for the Dedication For further information eontact Your Local Branch Secretary or Miss Irene M. Planinšek, 12 S. Van Dorn St. No. 255 Alexandria, Va. 22304' 5En52S25H52SH2WS25H52H5H5H5H5?S2S2SH5H525H5HH5?j?5HSffia5252n52SH2SHffi5a5aW525?5H2S25HSJSH^^ e,WSHS2525ffi2S;S2S2S25J52SJ52SE5H52S25HS5SaS2SH52.‘rfflS2525J5H53SSSJS252S25252SH5HS2S25HZ5E5HSaS2SJS252c SEE BEAUTIFUL SLOVENIA, YUGOSLAVIA, AND EUROPE IN 1971! Fly by Jet to Brnik Ljubljana airport. You will have the lowest fare and most enjoyable trip when flying with a KOLLANDER group to Ljubljana airport. $260.00 — is the round trip Jet fare from New York to Ljubljana when traveling in May and September $320.00 — is the round trip Jet fare from New York to Ljubljana when traveling in June, July, and August. Both prices are in effect when you travel as a member in a group of 40 or more passengers. Members of your family traveling with you will pay the same low fare. Chlidren under 12 pay half of the above mentioned fares and infants under 2 ony 10%. From Ljubljana we have very interesting optional tours by bus visiting European countries, Slovenia and the Adriatic Coast. Our organized departures are: for 3 weeks: May 24, June 7, 25, 28, July 26, August 1, September 6 for 4 weeks; May 24, July 1, August 12, 30; 6 weeks: May 17, June 21, August 12; for 7 weeks: July 12; 8 weeks: June 18, 24; 9 weeks: July 5; 10 weeks; June 14. When you wish to visit Slovenia call KOLLANDER for reservations. This way you will assure yourself the most attractive way to travel. Don't wait, make your reservations early! KOLLANDER WORLD TRAVEL, INC. 589 East 185tli St. Cleveland, Ohio 44119 tel: (216) 531-1082 531-4066 431-4148 GO TO WASHINGTON, D. C. WITH US! You may be a winner of a Free Trip to Washington, D. C. PLUS a Free “package deal” including the Dedication Ceremonies and Dedication Banquet, the weekend of August 15, 1971! All you must do to be eligible is: EARN 50 POINTS IN THE POST-CONVENTION CAMPAIGN! A new member in Class B is worth one full point; (1) A new member in Class A is worth one half point; (%) A new Junior member is worth one quarter point; (%) Besides the point talley, you will be entitled to a cash award for every new member as follows: For every new member in Class B, $1.00; Class A $.50 and Junior, $.25. Every worker Gets a Cash Award! Begin now — write up your new members and send them in. Your branch secretary has the application blanks. Remember: the name of the worker must appear on the application blank as usual as there will be no changes allowed after the application is received in the Home Office. One name can receive credit for the new member. Every worker who reaches 50 points will win a free trip to Washington. Let one of the winners be YOUI FANIKA HUMAR, National Secretary WHO CAN BECOME A MEMBER OF SLOVENIAN WOMEN’S UNION? All women and their families of Slovenian decent and women and their families of other ethnic groups being in good health, of good moral character and of the Catholic Faith, shall be ac- cepted into the organization. Non-Catholic spouse married by a Catholic priest can be accepted as a member. A monthly assessment is levied upon each member for the following expenses: Funeral Benefit Monthly Magazine ZARJA—THE DAWN and organizational expenses The branch’s organizational expenses Class JUNIOR (T CLASS A CLASS B SOCIAL CLASS A CLASS B Age From birth to age 25 years May transfer to a-dult class at age 14 Joins from 14 thru 50 years Joins 14-30 31-40 41-45 46-55 56-60 from ages: Death Benefit Paid $100.00 $100.00 $300.00 $250.00 $200.00 $150.00 $100.00 Joins at any age None, but re-__________________________ceives Zarja Member 75 years of age or over_____ Member 75 years of age or over $100.00 According to age when joining Contribution to Death Benefit & ExpenseFunds .10 per month Free to first birthday Free 12 mos, assessment in adult class after 10 yrs. junior membership .45 per month .70 .70 .70 .70 .70 .20 .20 .35 Contribution to Branch Fund Total (These two columns to be filled out by the Branch Secretary) Compiled by Irene Planinšek REV. CLAUDE OKORN, O. F. M.: THE CHURCH AND YOU What we are talking about here concerns those especially those who feel inclined to resist the Church and what she asks them to do by way of renewing themselves. What is needed today, if the renewal undertaken by the Church is to succeed at all, is for her members to develop increasingly a deep sense of identity with the Church. We have too many of the “Why does not the Church do something” type of Catholic. We need more of the kind of Catholic who says: “The Church can act only If 1 act in and through her.” To paraphrase a celebrated appeal made by the late president Kennedy in his inaugural address: “Ask not what your church can do for you, but ask what you can do for your church.” To try new approaches; to be frustrated in some of our attempts at reform by lack of backing or even opposition; to argue for our point of view, but then to be patient and cooperative if we cannot make it prevail, to keep pushing for healthy pastoral renewal, but to remember that it is not force but persuasion which must eventually win the day; this surely is the reasonable course. One who leaves the Church or rejects the authority of the Church, under the impression that he can do more good outside is deceiving himself. He is like the trickle of water, to use Pope Paul's simile, which departs from the mainstream, only to sink very quickly into the sand and be forgotten. It is within the Church, even, the institutional church, that the central source of strength is to found. Both the conservative and the progressive are subject to discouragement and depression in these times as they see their hopes and plans caught up and dissipated in the ferment of the times. To both we commend reflection on God’s providence. By God’s providence we mean a comprehensive dominion by which God, never losing sight of us, includes all events within his purposes, never ceasing to love us, and never failing to guide and preserve His Church. ACTIVITIES No. 1, Sheboygan, Wis. Our annual meeting and Christmas dinner was held December 20th at Hotel Knee-vers. Discussions and plans were made for the branch 45th Anniversary which will be celebrated in October in conjunction with the State Convention. A proposal was made and passed to give each member one month free assessment in December, commemorating the 45th Anniversary to reward our good members for their loyalty through the years. The appointed Mother of the Year is Dorothy Kregel, treasurer. The secretary read an eleven month report of the branch ’s progress. Mother’s Day Program will be held on our meeting date May lGth. Mesdames Marie Prisland and Olga Saye will be in charge. All ensuing officers were re-elected for another term. Installation took place after the meeting. Dorothy Kregel was selected as Chair-lady of the People to People Festival. Names were read of the sick and shut-in members for which each received a Chrismas card with money enclosure. After the meeting we sat down to a delicious dinner. We enjoyed the performance of our Glee Club accompanined by Olga Saye, president and we all participated in community singing. Mary Germ played the role of Santa Claus and distributed the Christmas gifts, assisted by Maria Vertacic. Our congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Shircel whose son Air-man I-C Randal graduated at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas from the technical training course for missile facilities specialists. His mother is a member of our branch. Hoping for a prosperous New Year for our organization and best of health to all members and officers. Do try and be present at our Feb- I97I SLOVENIAN WOMEN’S UNION SCHOLARSHIPS One of the outstanding programs of the Slovenian Women’s Union is it’s scholarship awards. Young, competent graduating high school seniors are recognized primarily for their academic ability and participation in school and community activities. Again in 1971, the S.W.U. will award to four Qualified high school graduates scholarship grants amounting to $200.00 each. To be eligible for such an award, a high school senior must have been a member of the Slovenian Women’s Union for at least three years and plans to attend an accredited college or university in September. In the case of male students, the mother of the applicant must be a member for at least three years, and in the event of her death the grand mother or sister is a member for at least three years. To receive information and an application form please write Mrs. Hermine Dicke, 3717 Council Crest, Madison, Wis., 53711. The deadline for completing these application forms is March 31st. A prompt request for a form is important to allow time for completing all of the requirements of application. As reported at the S.W.U. Convention last May, the quality of academic achievement among many of our Slovenian young people is indeed impressive. With their high scholastic records they can compete with the best students in any college or university. They will become outstanding leaders in their chosen professions. Your financial support to make this scholarship program possible is most appreciated. HERMINE DICKE, Secretary Scholarship Committee ruary meeting. The date is the 21st. There will be a birthday celebration! Margaret Fischer, Sec’y. No. 2, Chicago, III. We’re into a new membership campaign and all winners will get free trips to Washington, D. C. We, too, wish to make a good showing in the campaign and urge our members to scout some new prospects and sign them up. Juniors who have reached the age of 14 can be enrolled In the adult classes and count as new members in this drive. So, please do all you can to bring Br. 2 to success! We’d like to have at least one winner from Branch 2! The Christmas Party for juniors turned out just fine. The presents and refreshments were very much appreciated by all recipients and the work of our Treasurer, Liz Zefran is to be commended. It shows the fine cooperation of our members attending the Penny Social in November and those who contributed at the party itself. We thank all for every bit of help. Mrs. Fanika Humar brought the children of the Slomšek Slovenian School to the stage for a fine program of songs and instrumental numbers in Slovenian and English which everyone enjoyed. With carol singing and the visit from the jolliest Santa Claus ever , (Mayme Muller) the party was complete. A note of special thanks to Albina Novak, our past secretary who donated a beautiful white crocheted scarf she made for our list of gifts given to lucky winners at the Party. Liz Zefran provided the other 7 gifts to make it a really worthwhile project. Very sincere sympathy to Mary Tomazin on the loss of her husband. Anton, a leading businessman of the area for many years. He was 75. NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S FEBRUARY MESSAGE Congratulations and Happy 35th Anniversary to the three branches as follows: No. 70, W. Aliquippa, Pa. organized March 7, 193G by Anna Petrich No. 71, Strabane, Pa., organized March 8, 1936 by Anna Petrich No. 721, Chicago-Pullman, 111. organized March 8, 1936 by Agnes Mahovlich, and No. 73, Warrensville Heights, Ohio organized April 5, 1946 by Mary Miklavčič. Post Convention Campaign Winners reaching 50 points in the Post Convention Campaign will win a free trip to the Dedication of the Slovenian Chapel to be held August 13, 14, 15, 1971 at Washingon, D. C. There can be many winners, all you have to do is write in new members! Look in this issue for more details under National Secretary Fanika Kumar’s column and read all about how you can be one of the winners of the free trip that will be well worth working toward. This will be a wonderful three day weekend that you shall always remember and enjoy. Letters have been mailed out to all previous donors of the Marija Pomagaj Fund pertaining to the reservations of rooms, etc. The Park Sheraton Hotel was chosen for the overnight accomodations as it is large and can house up to 3,000 people. It is in a very nice section of Washington where we feel you will be safe and not worry that anything might happen to you especially since these days when there are so many turmoils. Some of you may think the price of rooms is high but cheaper hotels, though available, are not too desireable. I also feel that if we can all be together under one roof, we will enjoy the three days like one big family. Anyone planning to attend the grand occasion in Washington and has received letters for the reservations should take this action immediately and not wait. Send in your reservations as soon as possible. In doing so, you will be among the first to cho e rooms and second, the Washington committee wants to have an idea of the number attending so they can make all arrangements ahead of time. Don’t wait until the last minute for then you will be out of luck! Please, send in your reservations early. In the last issue of ZARJA, 1 mentioned the chartered Greyhound buses for the Cleveland area and the fare of $17.25 round trip, Cleveland-Washington. This fare is very reasonable and will be more fun for everyone to travel together and not worry about driving. Like they say, relax and leave the driving to us! The trip will take about 8 hours each way. Arrangements have also been made that the buses will pick up passengers at 4 different sections of Cleve-providing there will be sufficient number to fill the bus, 43. The places most convenient, I believe, are St. Clair, West Park, Newburgh and Euclid. Anyone interested can call me or Stella Dancull of West Park for bus reservations. Hotel reservations and package deal reservations must be sent directly to the Washington Committee: c/o Mr. Richard A. Terselic, P. O. Box 6295, Washington, D. C. 22015. S.W.U. History Books—From Slovenia to America With such a few copies left of the book From Slovenia to America, we would like to see all returns made and the final proceeds tallied as they go into the S. W. U. Scholarship Fund. June is not far off and we will have our graduates to think about. They surely would be happy to receive a copy of this book. At the same time, our Scholarship Fund winners will be named and their awards given out so all monies are appreciated at this time. Students appreciate all the financial help they can get and our Zveza has been helping them for many years. It was our organization that started the movement of scholarships among fraternals and it is a very worthwhile idea. 11' each secretary would mention to her members at the time they attend meetings or come to pay dues, and show them the book, I am sure that many members would be interested in buying one. Each book sold will help towards the scholarship fund and help a student for college. We are happy that quite a few branches have donated the history book to their local libraries and this is a very good idea. Many students will have the benefit of its use. History is a must for every student, so this will be very helpful in any library. When you donate a book to the library, do not forget to sign the book with the name of your branch as donor and the date when given. My branch, No. 50, did this at our St. Yitus Library and they were very pleased with it. This is a reminder to all branches that it would be very nice if your branch will follow the many who have done this and I am sure your community will appreciate it very much. As you may know, there are no cookbooks and we shall try to prepare a new edition for the near future. 1 shall notify all branches when it will be ready. At this time I also would like to thank all the secretaries and officers for their fine help in selling the cookbooks in the past. Happy Valentine Day to all and my love goes with it. Happy birthday, too, to those celebrating this month and speedy recovery to all ailing. Toni Turek celebrating that birthday just a month before. Mary was our former branch and Supreme Officer, well-known still to many members of Zveza around the states. The new officers for 1971 include a few new faces and we are most proud to have them. This makes our staff so munch richer in talent, and ambition. They are: President Mayme Muller; Vice-President Nezka Gaber; Secy., Fanika Humar; Treasurer, Liz Zefran; Recording Secy, Corinne Leskovar, Zarja Reporter, Krista Arko; Auditors: Mitzi Kra-penc, Jennie Puhek and Lil Putzell and Sgt. at Arms, Luba Troha. Annie Zorko is in the kitchen as our hostess and Father Tom remains as our Spiritual Advisor. So, you see, in reading over this list of names, we have a very pleasant new staff and we hope to do many nice things in the year ahead. First on the program will be the February meeting and Valentine Party. We are sending a special invitation to all Bowlers of the Br. 2 League to come to the party as our guests. We have never had the opportunity of meeting them and showing them that we appreciate their work in spreading the good name of Slovenian Women’s Union. Every year they follow a rigorous bowling schedule and participate in numerous tournaments! We’d like to say thanks to them in person and hope to do so at the February meeting. Since we have a number of members celebrating birthdays that month, we’ll combine with a gala party for all and even plan on some entertainment — showing of movies of our members’ vacation trips to Europe. Won’t you plan to be there? It’s Thursday., Feb. 11th, at 8 p. m. This is the pre-lenten month and there’ll be lots of krofe” and other goodies to eat according to the old traditions, so, enjoy — enjoy! Corinne Leskovar r-'T 'T ▼ y ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ V V ▼ ^ Love is a beautiful story and marriage is the talkie version of it. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ FIRST LADY PUSHES BOWLING First Lady Pat Nixon pushes bowling as a form of “family togetherness” which the Nixon family enjoy enjoys at the bowling alley in the Executive Office Building next to the White House. There’s a marbelized blue bowling ball there with her name on it ("Pat N”), but she has never used it, “though Julie has” the First Lady confessed to members of the Woman’s International Bowling Congress who recently brought life memberships in the 3-million-member organization for her and for both of her daughters. “But I plan to,” the First Lady said, and in fact “I think I'll sneak over here and do some praticing so I can beat Dick. He always wins.” The President is very fond of the game, and bought personalized, fitted balls for her and her daughters, the First Lady said, “ he’s much better than I am, and besides, he’s so busy, there is rarely time to play.” No. 2, Chicago, III. Bowling News. St. Paul Federal rang out the old year by extending its lead in the Chicago S. W. U. bowling league to 3% games. As of December 22nd, St. Paul had a record of 37 wins and 17 losses. Zefran Funeral Home held on to second place with 33% wins and 2*% losses. Reliance Federal and John F. Cuneo were tied for third place with 32 wins and 22 losses. Marquette Service Station’s 31% wins and 22% losses dropped them down to fifth. St. Paul also came up with a high team handicap series in December to tie Dr. Grill in that category with 2,744. Other handicap leaders remain: high team game—Marquette. 996; high individual series: H. Fitzgerald, C50; high indiviual game—A. Persa, 249. Highlight of the month was, of course, bowling for the bottles of Christmas “spirits”, awarded by Townhall Bowling Lanes to the girls who bowled the most pins over average on their teams. The winners were: Ann Vucko, Ruth Fuka, Rose Swartz, Geneva Niedzielko, Rosemary Stanley, Julie Lexa, Evelyn Klecan, Agnes Kovacs, Gloria Wirag and Lorraine Ovnik. Shirley Melissa was, by far, December’s star bowler. She came up with high series three weeks in a row: 514 (216 game), 504 (203 game) and 502. Shirley’s average is 157. Stelle Gorka was again among the top bowlers of the month with a 556 series, which included a 2*11 game. Other high series during December were bowled by: Betty Stone, 512: Rosemary Stanley, 512; Elsie Statkus, 506: Ann Vucko, 503; Barbara Ja-kubowski, 497; Tillie Musica, 493. The month’s railroad pickups were: A. Persa, 4-5-10; L. Putzell, 4-5 and 2-7 (twice); L. Zefran, 2-7 and 5-7-9; A. Hozzian, 6-7; H. Fitzgerald, 5-7 and 4-5-7; B. Zalik, 5-10 and 4-10; D. Ceska, 5-7-10; S. Gorka, 6-7-10 and 3-6-7; M. Zefran, B. Zurek, 5-10; S. Melisa, E. Statkus, R. Swartz, 3-10. Hope your New Year is filled with health and happiness! Barbara Zurek No. 20, Joliet, III. Bowling News. Team standing as of l-4-’71: W L Northwest Recreation Club 33 15 Tezak Funeral Home 28% 19% American Slovenian Home 26 22 Merichka’s Restaurant 23% 24% F. C. Dames Funeral Home 17 21 Shep’s Sunoco Service Sta. 16 32 Seems as though Fred C. Dames team and Shep’s Sonoco team are having a bit of bad luck this year. Don’t give up, girls, we still have 14 weeks of bowling to go. Marge Wajchert had a beautiful series of 534 on Dec. 21st. That’s Marge’s high this year. In the Split Dept, we have a few newcomers: Bernie Bluth 4-5; Mary Zadra (our faithful sub) 6-7 and 3-5-10, Millie Brisk! 2-7-10, Jo Mlakar 5-10, Lil Anderson 6-10, Dorothy Horvat 5-10, Marilyn Nemanich 5-10 and 3-5-7. Nice work girls. I know it’s a little late to report about our Christmas Party but we have to thank Virginia Guertin and her committee for a wonderful time. Games were played, gifts exchanged and songs were sung. A good time was had by all. The Midwest Bowling Tournament will be held in Joliet, 111. on March 27-2'8 at Raynor Bowl, 905 Theodore St. Everyone is welcome to attend. Places to stay: Sheraton Motor Inn. 250 N. Ottawa St., right In town, the Town House Motel, 832 Plainfield Rd. and Joliet Inn, 1622 Plainfield Rd., and many others. Place to eat: Merichka’s Restaurant, one of our faithful sponsors. For entertainment: American Slovenian Home and Northwest Recreation Club. If anyone wishes to bowl in the tourney, please contact Josephine Sumlc. All the girls will try to make your weekend of bowling enjoyable. Don’t forget to bring your Valentine Card and handkerchief Feb. 15th. Happy Valentine’s Day to all! Gen Klainsek, Reporter r v v t~v It’s a general thing when a young man is in love he thinks nothing is good enough for her except himself. No. 5, Indianapolis, Ind. — The officers of the S. W. U., Indianapolis No. 5, have remained the same due to lack of members at the last meeting. Meetings are held the 4th Sunday of January, March, May, September, November at 1:30 p. m. at the Slovenian National Home. Please try to attend. The date of the sausage supper is March 20th. Contact the officers for tickets. Your offer of help will be deeply appreciated. The Mother’s Day pitch-in party at the May meeting: Christmas party and election of officers at the November meeting — keep this timetable as a reminder of the year’s activities. Reporter No. 13, San Francisco, Calif —- We had a wonderful attendance at our December meeting. New Officers for 1971 are: President, Rose Scoff; Vice President, Jane Stephan; Secretary, Doris Lovrin; Recording Secretary. Margaret Fager; Treasurer, Rose Bianco; Sentinel, Kate Lampe; Auditors: Kate Plut and Kate Lampe. Following the meeting we had our annual Christmas Party, with a wonderful selection of foods. Thanks to all who donated to this repast. We also had an exchange of gifts and a-nother game. The lucky prize winners were: First: Tillie Kambic; second: Mary Wraa; third: Tillie Kurnick. Our best wishes to our “Mother of the Year 1971”, Agnes Lampe. We still have a number of copies of our wonderful publication “From Slovenia to America.” Please call me and I will reserve your copy. We are all sad to hear of the loss of our dear and good member, Mrs. Sophie Sullivan. Our sincere condolences to her fine family and may she rest in peace and may the good Lord give them the courage to carry on with the fine spirit with which she was endowed. Plans for our “Zveza Day” will be made at our next meeting, so please plan to attend. Our meetings for 1971 will be the same, that is, on the First Thursday at Slovenian Hall. The only exception, no meetings in the vacation months of July and August. Dues can be paid at the meeting or by mail to our Secretary Doris Lovrin at ther home, 579 Kansas St. S. E. 94107 Anyone interested In attending the dedication of the “Marija Pomagaj” Slovenian Chapel in the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception In Washington, D. C., on August 15th, please contact me at 621-0952. Many thanks to Frances Chiodo for her many years as our Reporter. Rose Scoff No. 14, Euclid, Ohio. — With the Holidays just about over, the members got together for their first meeting of the New Year. One of the first items was picking out the Mother of the Year. This year Rose Mikovic was selected to receive this honor. Rose is just about the hardest worker any organization can ask for and she is more than deserving of award. There will be more about our Mother of the Year” in the future issues. Please remember the date—February 24th. On that Wednesday evening there will be a Mass at St. Christine’s church on E. 222nd com-emorating the deceased members of our branch. The Mass will begin at 7 p. m. which is a convenient time for the majority. We hope you will attend.. Sincere get-well wishes are sent out to Antonia Kutnar who is ill and also to Pauline Boštjančič who broke her arm. We hope that both ladies have a speedy recovery and are back to their old selves again. Some of our members contributed to the “Goodtime” and “Sunshine” funds as well as to the treasury this month. They are: Josephine Cebul, Prances Erzen, Mary Grill, Angela Kern, Mary Krajaclc, and Stana Grill. Thank you very much for your generous donations, it is really appreciated and put to good use. Our meetings are still held on the first Tuseday of the month at Re-cher Hall in Euclid and they get started about 7:15 p. m. Won’t you try to come and join the other members? The meetings are enjoyable. Mitzi Globokar, Reporter No. 20, Joliet, III. — Condolences to the family of late Matthew Dra-govan of 1113 Clement St. who passed into eternity at the age of 83. He was an old pioneer of our church and is survived by his wife, Mary, our member over 40 years, three daughters and two sons. May he rest in peace. Congratulations to Frank Skull and his relatives. He was chosen as Deputy Sheriff under Sheriff Joseph Trizna.. Frank was formerly a captain on the police force and known in Joliet for his friendless. His mother, Mary Schmidberger is our member over 40 years as are his sisters Theresa and Agnes Lovatl (and Agnes’ children) and Gen Klainselc the reoorter of Br. 20 bowling league. We wish Frank many years of health and success in his work for the county. When the church bazaar was in progress at St. Joseph’s Park, our branch also had a stand where secretary Olga Ancel and Josephine Muster the vice president, took charge. As reported, they sold many “bon bons” and Mrs. Muster takes the credit for selling our From Slovenia to America books. So, in case you members still did not acquire a copy, MAN OF THE YEAR IN NEW POST W MICKEY DANCULL A well-known gentleman in Slovenian circles in the West Park area of Cleveland, Ohio. Mickey P. Dan-cull, was recently elected President of the 37th Division Veterans Association of Ohio. He was past president of the Cleveland Chapter No. 1 three times. He is an Army man and reservist for 3G years. In 19G9, he was selected as Man of the Year at the West Park Slovenian Home, and was instrumental in starting the Federation of Slovenian National Homes, presently holding the office of treasurer. Mr. Dancull is the husband of the secretary of Br. 21, Stella Dancull who herself has been a very energetic fraternalist for many years. Best of luck and all good wishes. Anna Jesenko do so. It is a wonderful reading past time as well as educational. It’s a gift for any one. The bowling committee had its meeting with the officers of the branch where it was decided that Br. 20 will sponsor the Bowling Tournament this year to be held at Raynor Park Bowling Alleys March 27-28. Our church choir again showed its talent as the best choir in Joliet area. Their singing elevated the Masses on Christmas eve, day and New Year’s with Latin and Slovenian singing. We are proud of the organist, Anthony Rosman and all the singers who take time to come out to practice. It takes special effort to do this and we are all grateful. Some of our members are members of the choir and also sing the Slovenian hymns at 7:00 Mass on Sundays. We hope all members of the branch and their families entered the New Year with health and happiness. May God Bless you all during the year, and remember, the meetings are every third Sunday of the month. With best wishes. Josephine Erjavec, Reporter No. 21, Cleveland, O. — Another year’s end another Christmas. Our annual election meeting followed by a social after elections was attended by about 30 members. It was a cold wind-blown Sunday Dec. 6th. The business was surprisingly fast moving so that by 4 p. m. elections were over and all scrambled for heartwarming coffee and food after a delectable holiday toast. New officers were installed by Mary Stevens. Guest of the day was a former member of No. 50, Frances Danner who will be a faithful and loyal member, I am sure. There were gift exchanges and surprises as well as generous door prizes. We congratulate Marie Pivic and Fran Miklich who so successfully promoted Circle 77 of SNPJ, teaching Slovenian language to the children. The concert was so enjoyable it moved everyone to tears. This one endeavor was so well accepted we should cooperate to fulfill the same activity from time to time to activate our community social life. Blessings to Mary Hosta after eye surgery and all our shut-in mothers ever in our hearts. Congratulations to the Mother of the Mother of the Year, Ann Jesenko. Our hearty thanks to former slate of officers and newly-elected President, Theres Lach; Vice President, Rose Kosko; Secretary, Stella Dancull; Rec. Secretary, Lois Babnick; they need our sincerest support. Our New Yer’s resolution: Talk to your potential friends; let’s get more members and plan on that trip to our Washington Slovenian Chapel. ____________Helen L. Konkoy No. 23, Ely, Minn. Our December 14th meeting and Christmas Party was held at the St. Anthony’s church hall. The meeting began with the discussion of by-laws and the election of officers. The following were elected for the new year: Mary M. Shikon-ya, President; Katherine Grahek. Vice-President; Barbara Rosandich, Secy-Treas.; Mary Preshiren, Recording Secy and Auditors Mary Zgonc. Mary Tolyan and Mary Deyak. Meetings will be held the FIRST TUESDAY of the month instead of the first Sunday. New members were welcomed and introduced, namely. Gertrude Mosnik, Millie Gornick, Pat. Turwin and Mary Falio. In charge of the Christmas Party entertainment, decorations and lunch were the following: Stephanie Vra-nesich, Ann Lunka, Mary Zgonc, Mary Preshiren, Mary Shikonya, Barbara Rosandich, Margery Gornick and Yours Truly. Prizes went to Agnes Skraba, the oldest member attending, Johanna Shega, most grandchildren and Angela Miklausich, most great-grandchildren and many other prizes were given out, too. Angela Erchul was lucky for the attendance prize. Mary Go tehnik led the singing and accompanied on her accordian which was very enjoyable for all. Games concluded the party and prizes again went to many winners. The January meeting was held on the 5th with a Card Party. In charge o! the lunch were Mary Falio, Mary Tolyan, Jennie Deyak and Mary Zgonc. Wishes to all for a healthful and prosperous New Year. Fraternally yours, Mary M. Shikonya ELY DAWN CLUK CHRISTMAS PARTY No. 23, Ely, Minn. The Ely Dawn Club, social chapter of Br. 23 SWU, combined a Christmas dinner party at Vertin’s Cafe with the annual election of officers. With 58 members in attendance, including three new initiates, all 1970 officers were re-elected with Margie Preshiren, president; Ann Levar, secretary, and Rose Stupnik, treasurer. The program included quiz games and musical chairs along with Christmas carols and Slovene songs. Mary Gotchnik provided the accordion accompaniment. Margie Preshiren and Rose Stupnik were in charge of arrangements and entertainment. Rose Lobe and Mary Starkovich were in charge of the social hour which preceded the dinner of steak or chicken with trimmings. Initiated into the club during the business session were: Gertrude Mos-nik, Patricia Tarvin and Milly Gornik. Commended for their excellent work during the past year as members of the calling committee were: Stephanie Vranesich, Rose Novak, Julia Zgonc and Anne Howe. Table decorations of a red carnation with Christmas ornaments in a crystal bud vase, were presented to two members on the sick list who were unable to attend, Mary Vidmar and Amelia Malnar. The lunch committee named for the January meeting of the Dawn Club are: Mary Skradski, Marge Gornik. Mary Deyak, Jennie Pusari and Mary Bachar. Members of the Ely Dawn Club hope that all members of the SWU had an enjoyable Christmas and wish all a happy and proseprous New Year. Margaret Somrock, Reporter t y t ▼ T » In the spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to what the girls have been thinking about all winter . . . —Battenhouse Marie Prisl and: CAPSULES ^r Zveza Members: Please 15e My Valentine The most popular saint in the month of February is St. Valentine. People send greeting cards called VALENTINES to their sweethearts, friends and families. The cards are adorned with hearts. All ask: "Please Be My Valentine.” The origin of this holiday dates back to an ancient Roman festival called Lupercalia which took place every February 15th. The festival honored Juno, the Roman gooddess of women, and Pan, the god of nature. In 49G Pope Gelasius changed the Lupercalia festival of February 15th to Saint Valentine's Day, February 14th, to honor the dead of this young saint. The sentimental meaning of the old festival has remained to the present time. In England, St. Valentine’s Day is celebrated since 1700; in the U. S. since 1800, starting after the Civil War! Many Valentines of that period were hand-painted. Some had satin ribbons, lace trimmings and pearls. Some of the more elaborate cards cost as much as $10.00. Many old Valentines, valued for their decorative qualities, have become collector’s items. St. Valentine was a young priest who lived in Rome during the third century. The Romans jailed him for aiding persecuted Christians, and about A. D. 270 they beheaded him on February 14th. Many years later Christians named a gate in Rome “PORTO VALENTINI” in honor of St. Valentine. * * 1(5 When selecting a husband, be careful in your selection. Do not chose one too young, and take only such variety as has been raised in a good atmosphere. When once decided upon and selected, let that part remain forever settled. Some insist upon keeping them in a pickle, while others are constantly getting them into hot water. This only makes them sour and bitter. Even poor varieties may be made sweet, tender and good by garnishing them with patience. Well sweetened with smile:;, wrapped in a mantle of charity will keep them warm and satisfied. When thus prepared, husbands will keep for years and even improve with age. * * * May your life in 1971 be like arithmetic: Friends added, enemies subtracted; joy multiplied and errors divided. Hermine Prisland Dicke, 3717 Council Crest Madison, Wis. 53711 and. * ♦ * . • Let us begin the new year, if we haven’t already, to eat for health as well as pleasure . . . and help keep ourselves in the best of condition we can to enjoy many senior years. Four groups of nutritional food should be included in our meals every day of our lives. For the limited income there are many economical choices. 1. DAIRY FOODS: Drink at least 2 cups of milk daily (a third glass pays an extra dividend.) The milk may be fresh fluid whole, 2% or skim, or buttermilk. It can be made from evaporated or dry milk powder. Milk can be counted that is used in creamed dishes, creamed soups, custard, puddings, with cereals, coffee, tea, cocoa, egg nogs, milk shakes or other milk-made foods. Cheddar-type cheese (a concentrated form of milk) cream cheese, creamed cottage cheese and ice-cream are excellent sources of alternatives. Why are DAIRY FOODS so important? Because these foods are our very best sources of CALCIUM which is needed, even though you’re an adult, for upkeep of bone and for proper functioning of nerves and muscles. The dairy foods also furnish lots of PROTEIN which is needed by every cell in your body. If daily meals don’t provide enough protein, you become tired and listless. 2. MEAT GROUP: Eat 2 servings or more (at least 4 ounces cooked), of lean meat, fish, poultry, eggs or cheese every day. Sometimes these can be substituted with dry beans, dry peas, nuts or peanut butter. 3. VEGETABLES AND FRUIT: Eat at least 4 servings daily. One serving can be potato. One serving should be a dark green or deep yellow vegetable which is rich in Vitamin A: as broccoli, spinach, kale or carrots, squash, sweetpotatoes. One serving of citrus fruit is Important in the daily diet: Vs cup grapefruit or orange juice, 1V4 cups tomato juice or when in season Vs of a medium size cantaloupe or Vs to% cup of fresh strawberries. These vegetables and fruits are rich in VITAMINS. 4. BREADS And CEREALS: Eat at least 4 servings daily and be sure the bread or cereal (cooked or ready-to-eat) is enriched, whole grain or restored. Mrs. Victoria Suppanchick and Mrs. Mary Udovich of Branch No. 1, Sheboygan, Wis., have sent recipes which they enjoy preparing for their families. Mrs. Suppanchick included several favorites: APPLE PAN- CAKES, SOUR MILK PANCAKES, RING-A-L1NG POTATO SALAD and STUFFED GREEN PEPPER, EGGNOG PIE in GRAHAM CRACKER SHELL is Mrs. Udovich’s contribution. I am delighted to receive these recipes and to share them with you. APPLE PANCAKES 1 cup milk 1 egg 1 tablespoon of liquid shortening 1 cup of pancake mix Vs cup chopped raw apple Blend egg, milk and shortening in a bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix until batter is fairly smooth. Note: (If regular shortening is used, add it after pancake mix.) Bake on a greased, heated griddle until golden brown, turning only once. Serve with melted butter, cinnamon and sugar. Makes 7 to 8 pancakes. SOUR MILK PANCAKES 2 cups flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon soda 2 cups sour milk 2 tablespoons butter, melted 2 eggs, well beaten Sift dry ingredients together. Add milk. Stir lightly; add butter and fold in eggs. Bake on ungreased hot griddle. RING-A-LING POTATO SALAD G cups sliced cooked potatoes 1 unpeeled cucumber, sliced Vs cup sliced stuffed olives 2 tablespoons chopped onion 1 teaspoon salt Vs teaspoon seasoned salt Dash of pepper % cup Miracle Whip salad dressing Lettuce Red onion rings Cherry tomatoes Combine potatotes, cucumber, olives, onion, seasonings and salad dressings; mix lightly. Serve in a lettuce lined salad bowl. Garnish with onion rings and top with tomatoes. Makes a most attractive salad. STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS 6 large peppers 2 onions, chopped 2 tablespoons butter 1% pounds of ground beef (amount may vary depending on size of peppers.) 2 cloves garlic, mashed (I omit. it). 1 teaspoon salt Vi cup raw rice 1 can (10% oz.) tomato soup, undiluted Cut thin slice from stem end of each pepper. Remove seeds. Drop into boiling water salted for five minutes. Drain. Saute onions in butter, add beef, salt and garlic and stir with folk while frying. Cook rice in boiling salted water until almost done; drain and add to beef mixture and cool. Stuff peppers and stand upright in baking dish. Pour tomato soup over stuffed peppers and bake in 250 degrees over for 45 minutes. Serves G. * * * Mrs. Udovich’s EGGNOG PIE would be a beautiful and most delicious dessert for your Valentine’s Day dinner. 1 cup rich milk (canned milk or half and half). V*, teaspoon nutmeg 3 egg yolks V2 cup sugar % teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon gelatin Vi, cup cold water Vs cup coconut or walnut meats 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 egg whites 1 graham cracker crust Vs cup whipped cream Some sweet chocolate, grated Heat milk in double boiler, add nutmeg. Beat egg yolks, sugar and salt together. Add to milk, stirring constantly. Cook until mixture coats the spoon. Soak gelatin in water, add to custard, stirring constantly, then cool. Add coconut and vanilla. Fold in well-beaten egg whites. Put in pie crust, chill. Top with whipped cream and grated chocolate. Graham cracker crust: 1 pack graham crackers, crushed. Vs stick oleo slightly melted. Mix well. Pad it into pie pan or a square 8x8 pan. Bake 8 minutes in 300 degree oven. Cool and fill. Refrigerate 3 hours or over night. * # * With love on Valentine’s Day and always, Hermine 1 v'V ▼