Nasloy — Address nova doba 6117 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland, Ohio (Tel. HEnderson 3889) URADNO GLASILO JUGOSLOVANSKE KATOLIŠKE JEDNOTE — OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SOUTH SLAVONIC CATHOLIC UNION ~^!ltcred as Second Class Matter April loth, 192G, at The Post Office at Cleveland, O., Under the Act of March 3d, 1870. — Accepted for Mailing at Special Kate of Postage, Provided for in Section 1103, Act of October 3d, H'17, Authorized March 15th, 1925. Štev. 28.—PART II rot (NEW ERA) Bratstvo, poštenost In nesebična ljubezen članstva do J. S. K. Jed-note more isto obdržati na častni višini. CLEVELAND, O., WEDNESDAY,. JULY 12TH 1933 — SREDA, 12. JULIJA 1933 VOL. IX. — LETNIK IX. THIRTY-FIFTH S. S. C. U. ANNIVERSARY EDITION 1933 YEARS OF SUCCESS MARKS OUR . UNION’S ANNIVERSARY TODAY ^ Louis M. Kolar, Second Supreme Vice President # ptliv ay’ ^roi,£h the pages of Nova Doba, we observe the 35th hir+Sary 0ur South Slavonic Catholic Union. r y-five years ago, on July 18, 1898, our South Slavonic Catholic Union started with an embryo group of 400 members. Today, in 1933, the membership has swelled to a total of 20,000. After 35 years of incessant, work for the mutual benefit of component members, our Union can proudly look b\ick upon its years of service in the fraternal insurance field. Through the individual members it has worked hand in hand, without profit, without extending special privileges to a select few, without special aid from outsiders. Working on dem- ocratic principles our Union has extended t its, equal privileges, and equal opportunities to each Th ery member. *Vonicpnciples °*' fraternalism underlying our grand South [istory Cholic Union have been left intact during its entire health ^r*nc'Ple brotherly love extended in sickness and ttietTl| ’ Principle of promoting intellectual welfare among tid/erS’ Principle of rendering aid to members and their "'art *n ^me s'ckness and death—these compose the on,. P'^ar of foundation supporting the mammoth structure I),. ,°rganization. l rinp i ^en c°lorful career our Union has had its periods of iW"1 y- But never in its history was the structure •ple8 its solid foundation built upon rock bottom prin- iauge ere were relapses, of course, when some needed p *Perje)Was n°t understood by all members; but after time and 'at e^,Ce Proved conclusively to the dissatisfied members le bei tlf.ges *n the rules governing our Union were made for it of all, the return of the whole-hearted 100 per cent 'Hi) nia<^e the members even stauncher boosters than before. <‘orts J'1‘Ve years of our Union’s duration marks the crowning c°^i 1 zealous and hard-working organizers. Their work U0vv j Having passed through the active stages, they j2SS°HoKi °°king to the present generation to carry on the’work 4re tJustarted by them. e ®nglish-speaking members going to disappoint their 0h ]etJ °f the founding of our grand South Slavonic Catholic rp,Us keep the thought of the future uppermost in our Vjct ^ 0 future—ten, twenty, thirty years from today, will ,e^°rts of today’s youth in continuing the splendid b‘y started by the “400” in 1898. 0tts. ioieri the time comes for us to sit back and review our •en )Say ^irty-five years from today, we can look back Su e?ree satisfaction upon our achievements, much hatw1Vlving founders of our Union can look back today and proud eyes at their accomplishments of 35 % 8 g|a» z«1 e°r>! 6* rib tvo po' enf Jo' jsfl ePe Pathfinders to Hold SSCU Field Day July 30 By Ernest Palcic Jr., No. 222 rJ-'J lltl* th ers? But j.^tirely Thirty-five Years of Humanitarian Service .1; :o^b. sUc( % 6 tu , h Surv fV>y Uurati & J b«l 2 Si Us on. 4 th« °t 0f V“e candidates for !*nd‘(le"j, Mantel, one of Present mem-^H|v V feuPreme Board of Mantel is the X “ »ho is also a ,Ut Union. “Lindy” Kotnik, member of G. W. Lodge, No. 180, SSCU, Cleveland, O., won the decision over Yager in a four-round bout held during the S. D. Z. Olympics, July 4. Considerable animosity appears to exist between the two fighters, who attracted city-wide attention in their bout. Gowanda, N. Y.—No time is more appropriate to wish the South Slavonic Catholic Union everlasting success and prosperity than on its 35th anniversary. We are glad to be able to add our bit to the interest of all our members by being represented by our own column in this special edition. A resume of the Pathfinder activities during the past few months should fit the occasion inasmuch as our weekly column has rather vanished from regularity. I know that you would be expecting us to spring some surprise to make up for our seeming lack of interest. Well, here it is. The first time in the history of Gowanda, we are to have a SSCU Field Day—not an ordinary field day, but an extraordinary event. We call it SSCU Field Day inasmuch as the Pathfinders will have a joint holiday with the St. Joseph’s Lodge, No. 89, SSCU. Place: Mentley’s Grove (this name was given to it for the first time at the Pathfinders’ first picnic and the Pathfinders should feel proud in having named the most popular summer resort in Gowanda). When: July 30, Sunday afternoon and evening. Music: Not definitely known at present, but we are trying to make arrangements to engage the well-known Beacon Club Orchestra from Cleveland, O. Attendance expected: Use your own imagination, as no picnic has ever even dreamed of such a crowd as we expect— rather know that we will have the crowd, since it is going to be the best picnic ever held in Gowanda. Why? Here are a few of the many attractions: Early in the afternoon—at 2:30, to be exact—the Pathfinder boys will play against the St. Joseph’s team in a softball game that already promises to pack the stands (but come early and we will save standing room especially for you). It is rumored that the members of St. Joseph’s team are already practicing behind locked doors in preparation for this event. Such Lefty Groveses as Joseph Pecnik, Ernest Palcic Sr., Thomas Strauss, Ralph Slo-dich, Anton Lever, Charles Sternisha Sr., Jerney Krašovec and others are all anxious to be pitchers, but the latest report has it that they have already developed sore arms. Louis Andolsek, our club detective, in scouting around one evening, saw Joe Korbar and Leo Klancer Sr. playing catch each with a bushel basket as a, glove. We have made arrangements with Joseph Zuzek to thraw away his potatoes and bring all his extra baskets to the game so that the St. Joseph’s team can have plenty of gloves. Someone be sure to save one for Louis Andolsek, too, for I’ve got inside information that St. Joseph’s team is paying him to quit our team and pitch for them. So be careful, Pathfinders,” that Louis isn’t around when you start giving out your secret plays. This is getting to be just a big graft, because (Continued on page 2) Springdale, Pa.—Today, as you read this special edition of the Nova Doba, you are once again reminded of the 35th birthday of the South Slavonic Catholic Union. Throughout the various pages you will no doubt read the life story or history of the brother and sister lodges of this big family; 0f their trials and tribulations in making a success in life. But underneath it all we see a greater story; a story that even the blind cannot fail to’see. Since time immemorial mankind has been subject to both sorrow and happiness. Although the latter is frequently interrupted by the former, the severity of the cases is lessened by an outside agency established for that deserving and helpful assistance. Fate is both untimely and unsympathetic, striking at unexpected sources in the form of sickness, accidents or deaths. Needless be it to say, these afflictions cannot be completely erased, but the South Slavonic Catholic Union in its J35 years has reduced innumerable sorrows to a minimum. Long periods of sickness or accidents to the breadwinner hro.u.|M monetary assistance to the household that would otherwise have spelt charity or privation. In times of death not only financial help was received, but all the moral and sympathetic assistance obtainable from the more fortunate members was granted. The bereaved family was completely relieved of the duty required for a decent and fitting interment. The South Slavonic Catholic Union has progressed and will continue to progress due to this assistance, for which words alone cannot express its true value. Humanity has beer greatly benefited by the estab lishment of this great fraternal organization, wherein all are considered as brothers and sisters of one great family. There are many in our fold who became members with the birth of this organization anii remained loyal throughout When I say that to them w( owe special mention and th< heartiest of congratulations, 1 believe and know the organize tion as a whole joins in to do so Frank J. Progar, No. 203, SSCU ----------------o------- Indians Hold Mid-Year Pow-Wow Chicago, 111.—Indian Lodge, No. 220, SSCU, will hold its semi-annual meeting Thursday, July 13, at 8 p. m. Outings for the next month will be planned and the everpresent need for providing a program most acceptable to all will be discussed. Why not come and be on the “inside” of things? Edmund Kubik, Sec’y. Brief History of Center Ramblers, No. 221 THE ORIGIN AND PROGRESS OF THE SOUTH SLAVONIC CATHOLIC UNION By Louis J. Kompare, Assistant Supreme Secretary Center, Pa.—If we were to write down everything about how our lodge was organized it would take pages and pages, but we will tell of the main events only, so that we will not. take up too much space. So here goes: Before the lodge was organized the young members in our community were talking of organizing an English-conducted lodge. We went around to see just how many new members we could get, and we got 11, which is more than sufficient to start a new organization. To be sure we were doing right we asked F. J. Kress of Pittsburgh for advice. He suggested that we hold our first meeting on the 25th of January, 1931, and he said he would also be present if we were satisfied. We were more than glad to have him come. So on a cold day in January a surprisingly large number of young men and women were gathered at the Slovene Hall in Center. Anton Erzen, president of the senior lodge, No. 33, introduced F. J. Kress to the members. He then took the floor and gave a most inspiring speech, which gave the members a lot of enthusiasm and desire to stick together and accomplish big things. We no doubt would have gone through with all our intentions if it was not for “old man hard times” trailing close on our heels. This caused a loss in our membership. Almost one-third of the members had to drop the lodge on account of unemployment. At the beginning we had quite a few new members and a lot of transfers from the senior lodge. There are several more young members that should transfer, but we do not know the reason why they hesitate. The lodge is two and a half years old, and that should prove that we are able to keep up the good work. When folks begin working we will get all our members back and we will be in the same standing as we were in the beginning or maybe better. Our first meeting was a huge success and all credit goes to F. J. Kress of Pittsburgh. He helped our lodge get the right start and we are trying our best to keep it successful. The officers elected for the first year were: Frank Kalik, president, who served two years and showed his ability right from the start. Joseph Harvat was vice president. Antoinette Mozina was elected secretary and is still holding the same office. Mary Peternel was elected treasurer, who also served two years. She proved to be a very efficent treasurer. Henry Harvat, recording secretary, served a few months, and Agnes Oberch replaced him. The Board of Trustees consisted of John Harvat, Tony Oberch and Christina Harvat. These officers did their best also. Since then there have been several changes. As for the dances and picnics, etc., we can gladly say they have all been very successful, especially the first one. It was one of the largest dances (Continued on page 2) Four Slovenes have signified their intentions to run for the office of councilman of the city of Cleveland. They are: William Vidmar, attorney-at-law, Jack Novak, Frank Mervar and Frank Valentinčič. In commemoration of the 35th anniversary of the South Slavonic Catholic Union of America, I wish to delve with the younger element of the S. S. C. U., into the hardships our fathers had toiled through to uphold and to realize their ambitions in making the S. S. C. U. one of the best fraternal organizations among the Slav race. During the early part of July, 1898, a convention of the K. S. K. J. was held at Pueblo, Colorado, with several delegates from Ely lodges participating. Some of the decisions adopted at this convention were not in accord with the desires of the Ely delegation. Immediately upon their return to Ely, the delegates, along with other enthusiastic members, began intensive agitation toward organizing a fraternal society which would serve the people of Minnesota only. On July 18, 1898, a so-called organizers’ meeting was held at Ely to definitely determine whether or not the proposed society should be formed. After adjournment of the meeting, it was announced that a new fraternal organization was born and which was to be known as the South Slavonic Catholic Union. It was further announced that the Union would pay sick benefits of $15.00 per month, and death benefits of $800.00, and if the wife of a member should die the Union would pay a $200.00 benefit without any additional assessments. Admission fees were to be $1.00 per member and $5.00 for applicants over 45 years of age. Monthly assessments were 50 cents per member regardless of age. With an approximate membership of 400 and the sole assets consisting of nothing more than a strong determination and good will, a $7,000.00 death benefit had to be paid during the first year, due to the occurence of eight deaths. Due to the high mortality rate, a special assessment of $7.50 was levied upon every member in order to cover the deficit. One might say, what has this determination and good will done for the Union during the past 35 years. The answer is very simple: Assets aggregating in the neighborhood of one million and a half dollars with sojne 20,000 members in both branches. It would take countless pages of writing to disclose the hardships and achievements attained thereby during the 35 years of the Union’s existence. Let me take you back just a few years and see how rapidly the South Slavonic Catholic Union advanced to the foreground to a position where, today, it is one of the largest and best fraternal organizations among the Slav race. Undoubtedly one of the greatest steps toward the advancement of the S. S. C. U. was made at the Lorain convention in 1924, at which time an official organ for the exclusive use of the Union and its membership was adopted. It was through this medium that the Union enjoyed its greatest success in gaining new members. During the year of 1925, by an enormous majority under a referendum vote, the “Twenty Year Payment Plan,” better known as Plan B, was adopted. This plan, undoubtedly was an adequate solution for the younger generation. The thought of not being required to pay for the rest of one’s life was an inducement in itself in prevailing upon prospective members, as the .Union had something to offer members in return for their contributions. Naturally the new plan required higher assessments, but how many more advantageous options does it offer over the old plan? As an illustration, let me refer you to an experience the home office had just recently. A certain young member out West was insured under Plan B for a little over five years. About a year ago this member discontinued paying her assessments and permitted herself to be expelled; rather, that is the impression she was under all the time. The local lodge secretary also took it for granted that she was expelled from all rights and benefits. The home office expelled the member from all benefits except death benefit, as she had enough reserve to permit her being put on extended insurance for a lengthy period. A few months ago this same member died, and it is surprising to know how astonished the local lodge secretary and the deceased member’s beneficiaries were upon being informed that they would be the recipients of the full amount of death be'nefit. Would this be possible if the member were insured in Plan A? The negative is the answer. In addition to the extended insurance, Plan B offers a cash or loan value after a period of three years. The third option is a paid-up policy, the amount depending upon the duration. The younger element had a more or less limited knowledge of lodge activities up until the authorization by the Supreme Board of organizing English-conducted lodges. The younger members grasped the opportunity at once and almost overnight several English-conducted lodges were organized. Lodge meetings were looked forward to with anticipation and enthusiasm, because we could go there and express our opinions and partake in debates in a language that was familiar to us. It was no more than just that we be granted this privilege. Coulcl it ever be possible for the younger generation to carry on the work of our fathers if we had just a vague knowledge of the duties and responsibilities? It is true that the English-speaking (Continued on page 2) 1898 A SHORT HISTORY OF OUR UNION MOUNTAINOUS OBSTACLES CONFRONTED S. S. C. U. MEMBERS DURING THE INITIAL YEAR On July 18, 1898, a group of .necessary steps were made and men from Ely, Minn., gathered at Turf Hall (now known as Veranth Hall) to discuss an unsettled problem arising from the decision of the K. S. K. J. convention held at Pueblo, Colo., earlier in the month. These men, members of two Ely, Minn., K. S. K. J. lodges, namely SS. Cyril and Methodius and Sacred Heart of Jesus, | comprising a combined total of some 400 members, objected to the discrepancy made by the convention against members residing in the state of Minnesota. After due deliberation, these members decided to withdraw from their parent organization and formulate an independent one, the Jugoslovanska Katoliška Jednota, which translated into English is the South Slavonic Catholic Union. FIRST CONVENTION That meeting, held on July 18, 1898, in reality constituted the first convention of our Union, for at that assembly the name selected has remained unchanged through all of our Union’s history. Supreme officers were elected and rules governing the management of the fraternal benefit organization were adopted. The first Supreme Board consisted of Jozef Agnic, president; George Kotze, vice president ; John Gouze, supreme secretary; Stefan Banovec, assistant secretary; Math Agnich, supreme treasurer; John Ha-bian, president Board of Trustees; John Prešeren, first trustee, and Joseph Mantel, second! trustee. At the first S. S. C. U. convention it was decided to levy a uniform assessment of 50 completed toward that end. Our Union was incorporated that year. FIFTH CONVENTION Financial status of our Union was more or less unstabilized until 1903, when delegates to the fifth regular convention, held at Omaha, Nebraska, agreed to embody in their By-Laws a section calling for each member to contribute 50 cents annually toward the reserve fund. This marked the beginning of our Union’s reserve. SIXTH CONVENTION At the sixth regular convention held at Cleveland, in 1905, a most unusual motion was adopted. Unusual to us today, who look upon insurance through the eyes of the law of probability, the fixing of premium rates in proportion to age, etc. Wives of members were accepted as active members of the Union without a medical examination. If the wife of a member died, our ( Union would pay $300 death ( benefit to the surviving husband, who was insured for $800 death benefit. At the husband’s death our Union would deduct $300 already paid out and pay the balance of $500 to his survivors. (Continued in Next Issue) Editor’s note: Due to the large number of contributing articles the history of our Union had to be cut short, and for this reason the major portion will appear in following issues. o------------ AFTER 35 YEARS East Palestine, O. — Thirty-; five years ago an acorn became implanted in the soil somewhere,; anil today there stands in that{ spot a strong sturdy oak proud ; of its existence. That oak is the beautiful monument to that\ tiny beginning of so many years I ago. Thirty-five years ago the j seed of a poiverful organization', began to sprout and today the; SSCU is the monument to that j memorable origin. And like the towering oak has shaded' the\ weary traveler, the SSCU has' been the "shade” to which the stricken have journeyed to seek\ aid and comfort. But before one may receive, he must give,\ and these gave that, they might receive. For their foresight they ha've been repaid many times. Looking backwards, past thirty-five years of time at the accomplishments of the SSCU, we find the finest tribute we can pay to it is that ive are proud to be a part of it. May it ever continue its good ivork. Joe J. Golicic, No. hi, SSCU. --------------o------- CENTER RAMBLERS (Continued from page 1) held in Center. Undertakings held at the very beginning of our organization helped to start a treasury and since then we have been building it up slow but sure. At the present time we are still going strong, although we ■ cannot say we are at our best, i but that does not mean that we ' will quit and lay down on the : job. We have our troubles and ■ cares just like the other lodges in this Union, but we always : get over them: then everything i is O. K. again. When the Union will cele-• j brate its next anniversary we hope to be able to say that the > Center Ramblers is one of the - leading lodges of the English-5 speaking group. ? Antoinette Mozina. , Jennie Mozina, “Vesela Bodočnost” By Frank J. Progar No. 203, SSCU PATHFINDERS cents a month for each member; initiation fees was set at $1.00, and $5.00 for candidates over 45 years of age. In return the members were insured for $800 death benefit and $15 a month sick benefit. Candidates for membership were to be considered only for a period of three months. The next convention was to be held in July, 1899. The first year in the life of our Union was an inauspicious one. Eight members died, each of whom was insured for $800 death benefit. This meant that $6,400 had to be paid out of the Union’s treasury. In addition, the wives of three members also passed away the first year, for which the Union paid out an additional $600, which was in accord with the By-Laws then in force. The beginning of any kind of business means a lot of hard work, deprivation, and even a heavy drain on one’s pocket-book. This was especially true of the first year’s existence of our Union. Since its treasury was practically void of funds at the beginning, it was necessary to impose special assessments to meet payment of death benefit when a member passed away. The drain on the young Union’s treasury was so heavy that the Supreme Board appealed to the membership to pay a special assessment of $7.50 a month, to which the members responded unstintedly. At first membership to the South Slavonic Catholic Union was limited to the state of Minnesota only, but was changed to include all states. It was soon made evident to members that if the South Slavonic Catholic Union was to be recognized by law, it must be incorporated, and so, in 1901, ing these trying times our lodge now consists of 44 adults and 15 juvenile members; the treasury boasting of $75. Beginning with 14 charter members, our lodge increased in membership each month of the first year. In September it increased to 17, October to 32, November to 35 and December to 37. The figures speak for themselves, and from this fact we see the greatest period of increase came in October. Other increases followed but few in number. Miss Depression now became a conspicuous figure. Despite the prevailing conditions which were responsible for the loss of several good members we have as before mentioned 44 adult members. Our juvenile department had its birth in September of 1929 with two members. The following month it became 10, while the present list comprises 15 juveniles. Many have been transferred to the senior division, but continued additions have enabled the juvenile list to increase in number. Having been born with the depression, beating it into submission, in fact overcoming all obstacles she presented, our lodge has been successful in clearing her way through that great mist of uncertainty. All the credit of this advancement goes to the administrative committee who undertook to carry this great and burdensome task to fruition. Therefore, it is with joy in our hearts that we unveil their achievements to the membership of the South Slavonic Catholic Union. From somewhere a voice keeps repeating, “No happiness without sorrow,” and how true it is only the Vesela Bodočnost can tell. Even before its first birthday death appeared in its ranks. Joseph Dobravce, a charter member of the organization passed away to be sadly missed by all. He had been a member only 10 months before death overtook him. In April, 1931, just 11 months following Bro. Joseph’s passing, death reappeared to take one who had been a member of the S. S. C. U. for 27 years. Bro. John Primožič, our second loss, came to us as a transfer from Braddock lodge, No. 31, SSCU. Two deaths, in so short a time after organizing, caused a severe strain, but we were yet to feel the sting very shortly. Just four months later, August of 1931, the name of John Makovec was erased from the roll call. Bro. John had been a member of this organization for 10 years. The next and latest to leave our ranks was Sister Anna Pro-gar. She left us in June of 1932, being the first sister to do so. Sister Anna had been a member of the S. S. C. U. for 22 years, having transferred to this lodge from Imperial, Pa., lodge, No. 29, SSCU. Knowing and loving these four members as we did, it is as a silent tribute to the memory of their past association with us that we publish their names and untimely passing in this history of the progress and achievements attained by the Vesela Bodočnost in the past four years. Their absence has been greatly felt, and the memory of their presence lingers everlastingly with us. -o------------- It takes a pretty evenly balanced man to be as strong in prosperity as -in adversity. * Create the chime of cheer rather than the dirge of discord. (Continued from page 1) here’s something else that looks crooked to me. Louis Andolsek sort of hinted around that we should have Joe Zummer as the umpire. If he umpires, the St. Joseph’s team will surely win because Louis is Joe’s boss in the tannery. Sh! you guys—try to find out some of the secret plays of the St. Joseph’s team by listening to some of them talk in their sleep. My dad wrote something for this issue about this game, too, and I had to laugh at the way he thought his team would beat us. If you can read Slovene, be sure to read his article so that you can laugh at what they think they are going to do. To tell the truth, though, I am worried a little—that they might call upon their younger members such as Louis Sladich, Joseph and Louis Korbar Jr., Frank and Theodore Palcic and others to play with them. The St. Joseph’s picnic committeemen are: Anthony Lever, Ernest Palcic Sr., Joseph Pečnik and Martin Matekovich, while the Pathfinders are represented by Anthony Sternisha, Olga Sternisha, Anna Strout, Doris Tingue, Louis Andolsek and Ernest Palcic Jr. Following the boys’ game the Pathfinder girls will play against some local softball team. The arrangements are not yet complete, but watch for further details. Among the other events there will be a fat men’s race, egg race for ladies, tug-of-war for the men, horseshoe pitching, pie eating contest, cracker contest and other races for the kiddies. A canary bird will also be given away to some honored guest. Don’t be afraid that the roads to the picnic will not be in good condition because we have appointed Martin Matekovich as our road commissioner. Anybody with a hoe, shovel, rake or broom be on hand early Sunday morning, July 30, to assist him. Who knows, maybe he will have checks to pass around after the work is done. July 7 and 14 were practice days at the tannery diamond for the official practice of the St. Joseph team with the aid of the Pathfinder«;. On July 22 a special meeting will be called, at which time both the Pathfinders and St. Joseph lodges will have their last pow-wow before the big affair. The admission to all this entertainment is only a dime. Cleveland, how about sending some of your representatives to enjoy a good time together with us? . Our June meeting of the Pathfinders was very interesting, although the heat kept away a large portion of our membership. Olga Sternisha took charge of the meeting in a very able manner, as our president was busy constructing his new home at Hidi. Now we know where we can mar up some furniture this winter. To our membership we are glad to welcome this year: Anna Strout, Steve Jonak, Edwin Gomeniak, Anna Krašovec, Joseph Zelnik Jr. and Charles Pine. % Since we failed to take the opportunity of some outstanding events in the last month or so, we wish to extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Klancer Jr. on the arrival of a beautiful baby boy. Now you know where to look for that future accordion player for Slovene picnics. As a parting suggestion, I appeal to the officers of the South Slavonic Catholic Union to give the English-conducted lodges more consideration. In giving official reports, why not recognize the English members, and let us have some occasiona! inside information, too. As long as we are not recognized, we can not hope to prosper. Come on, Louis Kompare and Louis Kolar, we are counting on you td look after our English section. Your insistence in behalf of the English-speaking members will mean success or me- diocrity for us all. Congr^ , tions and best wishes to a' fuildin officers of the SSCU. o- EDITOR’S NOTE Due to the large nun#1 contributed articles f°r 35th anniversary edition, $ 1''’jlli tinuation of the “Tenth er” has been omitted >n issue and will be resumed111 following week’s edition. thlei B Thir J. cone >ung In o: 1 son e op thou, THE ORIGIN AND PROGRESS OF OUR S. S. C. (Continued from page X) at ti lilt) l !CeiV( cas a Such members are lacking in interest of late, that is accounts a the present-day economical conditions. I am positive tn ^ the lost spirit and enthusiasm shall be regained at the vei) Ung( turn for the better. , d nc The 1928 convention at Ely made possible the creation 0 Athletic Fund. The purpose of this fund was to assist^ groups organized in the lodges and the Union. As the . | ^ of today shows »rare propensity toward athletics, it took e j short time to promote„athletic activities on a large scale^ ^ spirit and enthusiasm was so great that as a result more En^ ^ conducted lodges were organized in short order. As ti1*1^ tit i on interest grew to such an extent and the ache of coml,e' ^ among lodges in various branches of sports was so in de that for the first time in the history of the S. S. C. U. and Pe^ ^ in the history of any Slovene fraternal organization the ) ^ members were given an opportunity to formulate plans a ^ L s ing to their wishes, when they met in Cleveland, Ohio, on ^ 12 and 13, 1930, to attend the first athletic conference sp°niI t ais by the South Slavonic Catholic Union. One of the most tant factors of this conference was the electing of a Na ^ ^ Athletic Board. This board consisted of five members ( j the athletic commissioner as an ex-officio member. ^!e through effortless work of this board, and especially the a ^ commissioner, Louis M. Kolar, that the crowning of a n*1 ^ ' basketball and bowling champion was made possible f°r ^ season 1930-31. Athletic activities have been curtailed ® ^ j what during the past year or so; this can be attributed j ^ temporary suspension of the athletic fund. It was for 8 , ^ noble and worthy cause that the athletic fund has beel1^ ^ pended for the time being and for which the younger me^ ^ are deserving of due credit for their sacrifice. The d«> ( not be far off when athletic activities may be resumed 0,1 ^ same large scale. j ^ The height of progress thus far was attained at the j quadrenial convention, held at Indianapolis, Ind., in 1“ ( which time the American Experience Table of Mortal^ ^ adopted. I can truthfully say that we are in a position t°^( ^ pete with almost any insurance company of today, and I ^^ that is as much as any other Slovene fraternal organizati ^ say. What benefits have we derived from these new P , Merely enabling some 1,500 members to remain with1^ ranks of the S. S. C. U. A member could be paying hi« ( j ments regularly for 30 years or more undčr the old P^® ^ still his certificate would not be worth a cent. By convert'^ ^ old certificate to Plan AA a member has three options jj , disposal and which can be secured while alive and n° ^ ^ his death. The options are as follows: 1. A cash or loan . 2. A Paid-up policy. 3. Extended insurance. - ,■ f ( For example, if a member is insured for $1,000.00, P^ ^ at age of 20, after 20 years he can secure a cash surrefl ^ loan to the extent of $144.68, second, he can secure a P ^ , j certificate for $394.00, and third, he can obtain extended^ ^ ance for a period of 17 years and 102 days. The diffel’e „ Ljr jessment is so small that it is hardly noticeable. To d I ^ have transferred some 1,500 members to Plan AA wi^ j y quest for a loan in almost every case. Loans issued • aggregate well over $50,000.00. How many of the 1,50^ ^ still be acitve members if it were not for Plan AA? [ about 30 per cent at the most. J ;■ In addition to Plan AA (Ordinary Life), we have * « I (Twenty Payment Life). This plan offers many more § tages over Plan AA; of course, the assessments are a bit I A member insured for $1,000.00 under Plan B, at age of obtain after 20 years the following privileges: 1. A ca!i,£|^ render or loan value of $357.58. 2. Paid-up certify r^i $1,000.00. 3. Extended insurance for life. The third and most profitable plan is Plan C (Twen^ Endowment). A member insured for $1,000.00 under * at age of 20, can secure after 20 years a cash surrefl j s $1,000.00, receive a paid-up certificate of $1,000.00 and e in cash in addition. If the member does not choose to stf* j <1 his certificate or draw, the endowment, then he can 0 re paid-up certificate for the grand sum of $2,648.00 p®^ jj ^ death, without any further obligations. Is this not ^ as the insurance companies offer? Could we install * . o appropriate plan than the last two mentioned for the J^i members? I do not think so, therefore I strongly rec° ^ /-the new plans to the younger members. Convert your P^i ^ certificates today, because when back dating, you have ^ ^ reserve to permit issuing a new certificate already in fQl ^ years and thereby omit paying assessments in the new V ^ your present age. ^ ( Dear reader, if you are not a member of the South^ Catholic Union, join today; you shall not regret it. ^ ^ shall you be protected in case of sickness, accident 01 ^ but by an increased membership also help to bring moie ^ to the S. S. C. U. ,c 0 r6 I call to you, our glorious and illustrious South Slavoi' i, 0 olic Union of America, for more development in the That in the future you would be just as partial as a good ^ would be to her children. .,jt >)j Brotherly greetings to all living organizers and /Ife, all previous and present supreme officers and to th§ membership. Cheswick, Pa.—In a community inhabited by Slovenes one is certainly apt to find Slovene fraternal organizations, the number varying in accordance with the Slovene populace. There are many reasons for forming such organizations, but chief among them is “family protection.” Such was the thought held in mind as a group of local Slovenes gathered preparatory to building a new S. S. C. U. unit. While the mother organization, the South Slavonic Catholic Union, is honoring her 35th birthday with this anniversary issue of the New Era, an infant child of hers is paying tribute to the four years of its existence. This child, the Vesela Bodočnost, No. 203, Cheswick, ' Pa., entering upon its fifth 1 year, recalls her first birthday ! and the severe stage she has ' passed through. 1 We are aware of the fact : that the year of 1929 is referred to as the beginning of this 1 greatly felt depression. Regardless of this encumbrance, the * optimistic Slovenes gathered a> 5 a group and gave birth to the ^ 203d child of the South Sla vonic Catholic Union. Still re taining their optimism, and ex pecting great things of theii new-born infant, they rightfully gave it the name of Vesela Bodočnost. The organizer, or who might be called the father of the child, was Bro. Joseph Ye-lovcan, who became the first secretary and has remained so until this day. Following the visitations of all prospective members, a general meeting was decided upon. The first regular meeting was I called to order July 14, 1929. I At this meeting many important discussions became involved ; members, meetings, as-isessments, etc. Many Slovenes |sought admission into our lodge, jbut many were eliminated by ■the appointed doctor, due to de-ifects of various natures. The i final list consisted of 14 members, who became the charter ’members of this organization. I Of these only four have been lost; one by death and thive have dropped from the roll call (due to lack of work. It was de-jcided to hold the regular j monthly meetings on the third Sunday of each month at 2 p. jm. This by a majority vote was j later changed to 10 a. m. It remained thus until the June 18 meeting of this year, when it ’ was set back to the second Sunday of the month at 2 p. m. At ^ j the second regular meeting j held in August of 1929 a 25-icent assessment was voted upon j to build up the local treasury. |This was reimbursed by an an-jnual picnic and an occasional dance. Due to the thin purses ;(or bill-folds of the various •members, the social events II were very limited. !: No organization can function r or make progress without good, capable leadership. With this thought in mind, our first administrative body was selected. The president was Andy Gom-bach, secretary Joseph Yelov-can, treasurer Anton Bole and recording secretary Anton Leskovec. These officers really proved beneficial and worked hard for the Union. The first year they offered their services to the lodge without compensation for their work. Secretary Joseph Yelovcan and Recording Secretary Anton Leskovec have remained constant work-jers throughout, having been reelected each successive year. Despite the rough riding dur-j ‘ 3. ;grat»'| 0 ali’ lildin”6 mUS^ a<^m^ that the J0*3 was we^ done so far as the con g a Maternal insurance and benevolent organization rned, but what of the future, especially as far as the Members are concerned? sonT*61- crea^e interest in the younger element we must *** which is of interest to them this very day. It is »on v,*011 younger members that the older members, on, cWwiiijjj ^esei-ving of credit and praise for the past work, feel ’ £ to relinquish their position and their policies in favor elfiire °Unger member, to whom we must look for the future ^ ii- an^ c°ntinuance of our organization. We all know d, ere a time when parents must permit their child to Ceive f ^Wn ^u^ure> anc^ with the advice and aid of the parents eag ln earlier years the child can go forward with new g n. ^uild a new and better world. fish 1S *aw nature, the old must die, and only the at ai.gVl^ refuse assistance for the further growth of things meo ‘ it is with our organization. We must rely on 6 &tter we are gone—and who can this someone be? A 'lot n\em^er’ °f course. Then let the older member help 311 ^ Utitta er^icize, but appreciate the efforts and ideas of the ist sf y^ei> Member. 16 m ^ v,00l,ten ^ear a^ our meetings that this young man or that 1e lodr '^°*n our organization, but refuses to do so because 1i °«g C^°eS n°^ ^ave a clubhouse or is not interested in Uani2 p ^ere these young people go? They go to ot-hei t ^ t-fil0ns or clubs. Now, all this could be accomplished, ha i|(eS new ideas. Sport activities is a big item and must litw carefully. An argument always confronting the fu Members is, “What will we do for money?” Our 16 ’ft Ulli? as S^°u^ *)e used f°r things which are of interest to the 3 aCgi ed sp0 as the old. Other organizations that have spon-°n j Hev rnore than we did in the last few years have gained , ta,J.and created interest not only in their own membership 3t5 Celn the city at iarge- tf Hergf9,8^ ^ years our organization has depended upon its 'l it * ‘^sur-x °r new members and its growth and constant talks t],|i Se. Ce without offering any inducements socially or other-3 a {jo >ecja]j 6 ^ust realize that 90 per cent of the membership, »V tlshipJ i^e younger class, is not interested in insurance sales-! s«1 Ms ' HI^ they wiH 8'° a long way toward inducing their to1 ^ ac(luaintances to join with them if there is some-3 0 3, jldes insurance to offer. The year 1930 has seen the 1 a^etics, the real spirit is on the sidelines, where thii1 Ulge the players to greater efforts. There is where •s ^eetf^ R^ou^ meet your fellow members, and where you jlafl1 ab riends w^° are n°t members and also find something tiirf N oUr°Ut next meeting. It is not necessary that we j nsS’ Whj /neet;lngs 100 per cent business and insurance meet-ot ^S ^°Uti ' ^le younger man detests. The athletic field gives ‘ # Her, pe°ple “pep” and enthusiasm and makes the older Ik y0UnS again. ‘6 Vrv ), P9' try oUl. ^ members of today are the ones who are going to ■efldf. Nd yo0lSanization to greater heights. The older members , p^1 ^ Hiod in accordance with the young members’ new ed’11'. ^e8aln ideas. After all, we know the world of today is sr^(' as world of 35 years ago. The J. S. K. J. was °Hth . ° pr°mote among its members fraternalism and love itl>8s> the,. J pr‘nciples the organization was built to such great-1 t°, into ■ °le us no^ this spirit by converting our J. S. 00« ^^Ugi^/OO per cent commercial organization. These are V ^ai-s s and hopes of the younger members for the coming mb«1 for in in. c.t itabl* that /ei')!* lUnger llnger member ou me npe! del’1’ pe > ?lt e * it lul ,f Pieties and Social Entertainment Will Spur Youth to Greater Heights in Fraternal Field y William B. Laurich, Legal Adviser of S. S. C. U. Thirty f- ' --live years have passed since the organization of J. S. "• Wt >ung In not Colorado Sunshine Extends Greetings to SSCU Members Denver, Colo.—Hello, everybody.! We are with you again on a very important mission. As you all probably know, this year marks the 35th birthday of our South Slavonic Catholic Union—a fraternal order which has been on the straight and narrow path for 35 years, increasing rapidly as the years go on. In this issue of Nova Doba we observe our Union’s 35th anniversary. As a fraternal benefit organization our Union can compete with any other similar organization in the field of sick, accident and indemnity, and death benefit insurance. For 35 years our S. S. C. U. has been administering much needed aid to its members. I am asking members of our Union to pause and think of our Union for a minute. What it has accomplished since 1898? Just picture our fathers and mothers exerting every effort to make their South Slavonic Catholic Union what it is today. Let us keep in mind that every member should regard the S. S. C. U. as his Union. By this I mean that members should help their lodges in every way possible, especially by attendance at regular monthly meetings. Many members will say, “There is no use in going to the meetings—no entertainment has been provided.” But whose fault is it for this state of affairs? Our own. Certainly the officers can not execute all the work themselves, and certainly they are not expected to offer all ideas necessary for the lodge’s welfare. Since the Colorado Sunshine Lodge has been organized there have been many dances held; likewise picnics, plays and other forms of entertainment, which unfortunately no one has taken enough interest in to have it published in the New Era. Members that did not attend meetings merely scanned the columns for news of their lodge, and when they failed to find any articles dealing with their lodge, they just took it for granted that nothing was stirring in the local branch. Hence, it ’was decided that something should be done. A special meeting of officers was held, where everything of importance was discussed and plans drawn up. Then, at the regular meeting, these plans were presented to the members. And were the members surprised to hear the suggestions offered for their consideration? The result is that now we have a large number of members directly interested in Colorado Sunshine activities. Practically all of the members are behind our moves 100 percent. We look forward to 'successful dances, picnics and other activities sponsored by the lodge. A campaign for new members will soon be inaugurated, details of which will appear in later issues of New Era. . I hope that each and every member of our Union will do his part at the regular monthly meetings and thus help build up our organization. Once members become interested in lodge work they find that this source of activity is fascinating and not nearly as hard as they first imagined it to be. Let us all work in harmony. And let us work together so that 35 years from today out South Slavonic Catholic Union will be the largest fraternal order in the U. S. A. Don’t use the word can’t, because it can be done, if you will but try. Colorado Sunshine Lodge wishes to congratulate each and every member on the 35th f: ^ Sh; Western Stars Stage Initial Picnic *Vano Lodge fj. ^presses Its Views ic*te »Ny of0l° The 35th an‘1 ftf * i>'ic A °Ur South Slavonic f1U°n is certainly JC* t Hii bee. 0 celebrate about. ^ v Hllcl re/?*is such an hon- U .V*** ago* ?nion- Thirty- „1# L ’ n°W if if Was a mere J6' T0 as touted every- tJei! tiq^Hde 11 growing we i af' t water it. By / vf^’ybodf We must boost ^ of the g e/ t> /e(1 in o°fges that are or- tce- C Us to telffu68’ but * iS ^ ^tionahv people of ' 1 i^t get S °f our Union. Sl*'! »V, v0t1^ interested NO*1 la i-Hclio Advertisement .. ie" ku V >t: ^ C. i t‘ iere in the West ‘ f11* 0 8oin ' llot known, but d & ^ ° we can „/Ki.h»s,?u°tLod8e’No-m efLt 46cj t lecently been f "■ «>Zldo an«“■> “> I mbe«- It is a great booster of our S. S. C. U. When we have our meetings we hold discussions about the good points and advantages of our Union. We members will hesitate at nothing to boost our great S. S. C. U. Our lodge intends to hold all kinds of activities to get every member interested in his lodge. I am sure this will encourage new membership. Mt. Shavano extends the best of luck to its mother, S. S. C. U. Frankie Botz Jr., Rec. Sec’y, No. 224, SSCU. ----------o------- A record crowd heard the chorus of 500 singers render vocal numbers in the Slovene music festival held last Sunday, July 9, at the site of Slovene Lodges’ Home, Euclid, O. Nine singing societies joined in the mammoth program under the capable leadership of Mr. Louis Seme, who brought out the singers’ abilities to a remarkable degree. An estimated count of 6,000 people swarmed the Euclid Home grounds to be entertained in what is believed to be the first gigantic effort of its [kind among the Slovenes. Rock Springs, Wyo.—A big picnic, in observance of the 35th anniversary of S. S. C. Union, will be held next Sunday, July 16, at the summit of Quake and Aspen hills by Western Stars Lodge, No. 202, SSCU. Committee on arrangement will take care of all details and see to it that plenty of food and refreshments will be provided. Those who wish to dance will find the Slovene orchestra furnishing excellent music for the occasion. All Slovenes residing in the neighborhood are cordially invited to attend the picnic, as are those living in close vicinity and outlying districts. It is suggested that guests arrive in the forenoon, before the sun reaches the hill, and avoid heavy traffic. Here are some directions which may be of assistance to guests driving to the picnic: P’rom the city of Rock Springs take Belmont Addition Road and follow it until you reach Central Coal & Coke Co. On reaching the top of the first hill take the first road to the right, which will take you downhill toward Keuts. Ranch. From here on follow the signs marked S. S. C. U. Picnic.” Again the Slovenes in this neighborhood and vicinity are invited to the picnic—and especially members of Slovene lodges—to attend the first big picnic sponsored by the English-conducted lodge, Western Stars, No. 202, SSCU. Brotherly greetings, John Jenko Jr., President. o—-________________ Lodge Zvon to Hold Grand Celebration of 35th Anniversary Chicago, 111.—Society Zvon, No. 70 SSCU, will celebrate the 35th anniversary of South Slavonic Catholic Union on Sunday, July 16, with a picnic at Summit Grove, Summit, 111. The affair promises to be very interesting and entertaining. Mr. William B. Laurich, who is in charge of the entertainment committee, promises to hold numerous games and contests, such as tug-of-war, etc. There will also be a baseball game, if a diamond can be obtained. All in all, there will be plenty of entertainment. Music for dancing will be furnished by Gradishar and his Diamond Dukes-—music that will make even the old folks take to the dance floor! There will be plenty of “kranjske klobase,” barbecued sandwiches, good beer, etc., to satisfy that hollow feeling. Trucks will be waiting in front of Mr. Launch’s office, 2214 S. Lincoln St., and will leave at 12:30 p. m. The fare is only 15 cents. If you intend to go by truck please make your reservations with Mr. Laurich or any officer of the lodge. Everybody is invited for a grand old time! John Gottlieb, President. -----------o-----— George Washington Lodge. No. 180, SSCU, baseball team, entered in the Class A division of Interlodge League of Cleveland, O., dropped a contest to the Slovene Young Men’s Club (SDZ) last week by a score of 9 to 6. “Pugs” Opalek executed the twirling for the Washingtons. Kubilus, Bizil, Benton and Kostelic performed brilliantly at bat. anniversary of our South Slavonic Catholic Union. Keep smiling with Colorado Sunshine. Frank J. Smole, Secretary, No. 201, SSCU. History of George Washington Lodge, No. 180 On the eve of March 7, 1927, an enhusiastic group of our young American-born Slovenes met at the Slovene National Home with the sole purpose of organizing the second English-conducted lodge of the South Slavonic Catholic Union. These American Slovenes were headed by eight organizing members of the oldest Cleveland S. S. C. U. Slovene community lodge, St. John the Baptist, No. 37. This organizing committee had but one point in mind— that the young American Slovenes will some day be at the helm of the South Slavonic Catholic Union and the time had come to prepare these American Slovenes for the leadership of our S. S. C. U. These organizers knew that the young people of today could not be impressed with fraternalism by attending meetings conducted in the Slovene language. The best way to interest Slovene youth in fraternal work was by organizing an English-conduct-ed lodge, they reasoned. It was for this purpose that 27 new members were initiated into the second English-conducted lodge of the Union, and added to this •number there were 11 transferred members, making a total of 38 members. Bro. Frank Kacar acted as temporary chairman, and along with the other organizing members he certainly put into the South Slavonic Catholic Union the most active English-conducted lodge of Cleveland. It was on Mai'ch 7, 1927, these young American-born Slovenes decided to have their lodge known as the George Washington Lodge. This youth has chosen the name of the greatest leader of our country, a leader that no man has yet equaled in leadership. The year 1933 marks the 35th birthday of our great South Slavonic Catholic Union and the sixth birthday of the George Washington Lodge, No. 180. During this six-year period the George Washington Lodge has had its ups and downs. It fought all battles of fraternalism with a spirit to win, but lately that spirit has been weakening, for what reason we do not know. The lodge has been active in the sports field and social field, and it is my earnest desire to see the George Washington Lodge more active than ever in both fields and that the members again renew that fighting spirit to win. In closing, I wish to say that the charter and transferred members to No. 180 have chosen the name of the greatest leader of men of our country—George Washington. Why don’t the George Washington members live with the spirit of that great leader? When trouble was in view he fought, he led his men to the winning goal. He did not quit. He advanced. Why can’t we? George Washington members, it is never too late to start, but no better time is at hand than the present. Let each one of us go out and spread the spirit of S. S. C. U. fraternalism among our friends, and our friends among their friends. Let us call this a friendship campaign. You bring in your friend and that friend bring in his friend, etc. Let us start now. Let us start this campaign Aug. 1 and finish on the 1st of December. Who will bring in more new members, girls or boys? The period of the campaign is four months, and in that time we can more than double our membership. Let us make this friendship campaign a success and hand it over to our South Slavonic Catholic LOOKING TO THE PAST AND FUTURE FOR THIRTY-FIVE YEARS By Frank E. Vranichar, Third Supreme Trustee As a younger member of the South Slavonic Catholic Union and of the Supreme Board, I appreciate the opportunity of addressing my remarks to the other younger members, brothers ___________________and sisters in our Union, and of writing something about looking forward 35 years. I am sure that when our Union was founded 35 years ago, the small group of men who founded it had no conception of the proportions to which it would gro^. Had anyone suggested at that time that in 35 years they would have over 20,000 members in all parts of the United States, and over one million six hundred thousand dollars of cash assets, his equilibrium of mind would have been seriously questioned. • All members, especially the young, can point with pride to the high standing of our Union and the lead it has always taken in progressive things. It may not be amiss to recall a few. It was the first Slovene organization to choose an Athletic Board and sponsor athletic activities among its members. It also was the first and only Slovene organization that gained favorable national publicity before the American public by officially entering and sponsoring a bowling team in the national American Bowling Congress Tournament this year. The greatest achievement during the past year was that it was the first large Slovene union to adopt the American Experience Premium Tables and the granting of the premium loan privilege and of other non-forfeiture provisions to its membership certificates, the adoption of which secures to the member the equity in his insurance protection (built up over many years of perhaps struggling to keep in good standing), notwithstanding the fact that through being financially embarrassed he is for a time unable to make payment of his assessment and dues. That our Union is truly a pioneer and leader in good things is proven by the fact that other organizations later follow and try to do what we have done first. But, are we, as officers or members, to stand by and let the future take care of itself? Not by any means. We must always give the best that is in us to our Society; we must always be ready to make constructive criticism, not the type of criticism that “tears down, rather than builds up,” and we must “talk up the Union,” that is, explain its policies, both insurance and otherwise, and explain its advantages to everyone, thereby advising people of the great work of the Union, at the same time obtaining prospective members for the S. S. C. U. As the Union moves on closer to the half century mark we have every reason to be hopeful and confident. Undoubtedly we shall have to face new problems and difficulties brought about by unfavorable economic conditions, social unrest and so on. And though they may be great, the problems, difficulties, discouragements and hardships which confronted the heroic founders and builders of our Union were even greater. Greater in that everything was new, untried and unproven; greater in that the Union had no history to point to. But their high hopes, fervent faith and indomitable courage beat back all opposition and surmounted all obstacles. We indulge the hope that the story of their zeal, faith, effort and sacrifice will inspire in all officers and members a like courage and enthusiasm which will move the Union forward with an impetus that will brook no faltering to heights hitherto undreamed of. Therefore, with the strong foundations laid down by the foresightedness of the men at the head of the Union during all these years and proven beyond any question by the outstanding financial soundness and stability of the Union through this period of adversity, I think to predict or forecast at least a doubling of membership andf assets in the next fifteen or twenty years is not only possible but a practical certainty. Provided we will all shout from the housetops about our organization and “tell the world” to join us in what we may proudly call the “Best Union in America,” which is pledged to the strength and growth of our country and the protection of our families and homes. It is up to the younger members of the organization to put their shoulders to the wheel for one of the most worthy causes. The Spirit of ’03 and ’33 Claridge, Pa.—It was on a wet and cold day in February in the year 1903 that two young men in their early twenties, namely Frank German, who still resides in Claridge, and Joseph Yaklic, now of Aliquippa, Pa., were plowing their way through mud a foot deep. That was the making of St. Michael’s Lodge, No. 40, of the South Slavonic Catholic Union. Although shy only five years of the thirty-five years of our Union’s existence, whose anniversary is being celebrated throughout the country, we are proud to state that we had 30 years of real fraternity and management. The lodge began with 14 members, of whom seven are Union and to the George Washington Lodge as birthday gifts. In behalf of the George Washington Lodge members and myself I wish the South Slavonic Catholic Union many returns of the day on its 35th birthday, and it is our wish that on the 40th birthday of the South Slavonic Catholic Union the membership is more than .doubled. Frank “Lefty” Jaklich, 1 No. 180, SSCU still with us and well up in years, the youngest being 51 years of age and also one of the organizers, Frank German. The first meeting held under the banner of the SSCU at Claridge was at John Dresnik’s home. Joseph Yaklic had the honor of being the first president, and it sure was a tough job at that time. The midnight dance held July 3 by Lodge No. 40, SSCU, went over with a bang. About 175 people paid admission, and they came from all over. Yes, sir, even from Cleveland, O. Boys and girls, young and old, let me tell you that whenever you miss the doings of Local 40 at Claridge you sure are missing something. If you have missed that dance, here is something better: A big picnic will be held at Peter Lagar’s farm on Saturday, July 29, celebrating the 35th anniversary of our SSCU. Whoopee, let’s go! There will be eats, drinks and dancing. It won’t cost you a cent to get in and very little for your fun. You’ll wonder how we will do it. Come and see for yourself, and you won’t be disappointed I’m sure. Don’t forget July 29. John Regina, No. 40, SSCU. DOPISI Chisholm, Minn. SPREMENJEN ČAS SEJE. — člane društva sv. Jožefa, št. 30 JSKJ, obveščam, da je za ta mesec izpremenjen čas naše redne seje, ki bi se imela vršiti 16. julija, na 14. julija, člani na j izvolijo upoštevati, da se bo naša redna seja ta mesec vršila v PETEK 14. julija ob 7. uri zvečer. Ta izprememba v času seje je bila za ta mesec narejena zaradi birme na željo mnogih članov. Prihodnji mesec se bo seja vršila zopet na običajni dan. — Bratski pozdrav,! — Za društvo sv. Jožefa, št. 30 JSKJ : John Lamuth, tajnik. Waukegan, lil. Društvo sv. Roka, št. 94 JSKJ, priredi v nedeljo 16. julija velik piknik v proslavo 35-letnice J. S. K. Jednote. Piknik se bo vršil na srbskih prostorih pri Desplaines reki. Program bo jako zanimiv in zabave bo dosti za vse. Razume se, da ne bo manjkalo okusnega prigrizka in hladilne pijače, kar vse bo servirano po ekspertih. Dva glavna odbornika, ki se piknika udeležita, bosta nam kaj zanimivega povedala. Vožnja na prostor piknika bo prosta; truck se bo ustavil na vogalu Prescott in 10. ceste in pri S. N. Domu ob 11. uri dopoldne in ob 1. uri popoldne in potem še večkrat, če bo potreba. (V slučaju slabega vremena se bo vršila prireditev v prostorih S. N. Doma.) Vsi člani JSKJ in njih družine in sploh vsi Slovenci in Slovenke tega okrožja so vljudno vabljeni, da posetijo našo prireditev v nedeljo 16. julija. — Za društvo št. 94 JSKJ: Joseph Petrovčič, tajnik. Ely, Minn. IZ URADA ZDRUŽENIH DRUŠTEV JSKJ V ELY, MINN. — V proslavo 35-letnice J. S. K. Jednote se bo v soboto 29. julija ob 6:30 zvečer vršil slavnostni banket v kafeteriji Memorial šole. Drugi dan, v nedeljo 30. julija, bo pohod z godbo na čelu na piknik v Sandy Pointu. Vsem. od blizu in daleč, kličemo: dobrodošli! Podrobnosti bodo priobčene pozneje. — Za pripravljalni odbor: # John Otrin, tajnik. Lorain, O. članstvo društva sv. Alojzija, št. 6 JSKJ, tem potom poživljam, da se polnoštevilno udeleži prihodnje mesečne seje, ki se bo vršila v nedeljo 16. julija v S. N. Domu. Pričetek seje bo točno ob eni uri popoldne. Fi nančno stanje našega društva je v slabem položaju in se mora tozadevno nekaj ukreniti. Vsled tega je navzočnost vsega član' stva na seji potrebna. — Bratski pozdrav! — Za društvo št. 6 JSKJ: John Černe Jr., tajnik. Brooklyn, N. Y. Cenjenemu slovenskemu občinstvu v Greater New Yorku tem potom vljudno naznanjam, da priredi slovensko podporno društvo sv. Petra, št. 50 JSKJ, velik letni piknik v nedeljo 16. julija. Piknik, katerega dohodki so namenjeni društveni blagajni, se bo vršil v znanem “Forest parku” na prostoru št. 4. Pripravljalni odbor se bo potrudil, da bo na pikniku nele najboljša postrežba, pač pa tudi mnogo zabave pod košatimi drevesi ter na zeleni trati. Smer do parka: Vzemite Jamaica Ave. ali pa Richmond-hill karo do Woodhaven Boule-varda, tam izstopite in krenite na desno par blokov daleč v park do prostora št. 4. — Društvo sv. Petra, št. 50 JSKJ, se priporoča za obilen poset. Valentine Orehek, tajnik. že kar po 16 do 20 mesecev brez dela, nekateri pa so dobili delo v okoliških' rovih in se morajo voziti na delo. V bližnji naselbini Export obratuje rov Westmoreland Coal Co. vsak dan, toda dela se ne dobi. Ustanovili so tam že svoj unijski lokal, kateremu pripada večina delavcev, a ne vsi; lokal je že postavil svojega moža za tehtanje. Nekateri rojaki dobijo delo na cestah, toda tako delo traja le malo časa. Tako je naša Bela dolina kar nekako mrtva. Tudi na društvenem polju ne moremo beležiti nikakega posebnega napredka, niti pri tej niti pri drugi organizaciji. Dokler se delavske razmere temeljito ne izboljšajo, tudi pri društvih ne moremo računati na napredek. Kot je bilo že objavljeno, bo Zveza JSKJ društev za zapadno Pennsylvanijo imela svojo sejo 4, nedeljo v septembru v Slovenski dvorani v White Vallley. Upam, da bodo društva, ki spadajo že zdaj k Zvezi, in druga JSKJ društva tega okrožja polnoštevilno zastopana na tej seji. Kaj pa društvo št. 77 v Greens-burgu? Odbor se bo potrudil, da bo zastopnike bratsko sprejel in po najboljši možnosti postregel. V predzadnji izdaji Nove Dobe sem v koloni “Vsak po svoje” čital, da se bo na dan 4. julija vršila proslava 35-letnice JSKJ v Presto, Pa., in ker so bile uredniku obetane rdeče črešnje za tisti dan, se je bal, da bi jih brez njega pozobali. To pa se ni zgodilo. Seveda, rdečih ni bilo, imeli smo pa lepe bele črešnje, ki jih je pa sobrat urednik hvaležno odklonil. (Seveda, nezrele glogove, jagode ste mi ponujali, kot bi že sam ne bil dovolj kisel in skominast! Op. ured.) Neki rojak iz Pittsburgha ga je vabil naj gre tja, češ, da imajo tam bolj okusne sadeže za posladkati, pa se mi zdi, da se tudi temu vabilu ni odzval. Neki rojak iz Californije piše, da uredniku kar zavida, ker ne more biti z njim na slavnosti v Presto. E j, če bi ga bi) videl tam poči stopnicami, bi mu bil še bolj nevošljiv. (Pri vseh bogovih, Jurij, ali je treba vse povedati! Op. ured.) Še jaz sem mu bil nekoliko nevošljiv, dasi mi je bila moja boljša po lovica za petami. Kar se tiče proslave, oziroma piknika, je bil precej dobro ob iskan, če upoštevamo razmere. Lahko bi bil še bolje, toda, ker so bile tudi v mnogih drugih naselbinah razne prireditve, ni bila udeležba taka, kot se je pričakovalo. Pittsburgh in Ca-nonsburg sta bila častno zastopana. Glede postrežbe se mora reči, da je bila točna in izborna. Kot se mi zdi, se je za to največ zahvaliti neumornemu delu družin Demšar in Klemenčič. Vsega je bilo dovolj, tudi dobre volje, šal in prijateljskega razpoloženja. K sklepu želim, da bi se sobrat urednik potrudil enkrat priti tudi v Westmoreland county. — Pozdrav! Jurij Previc. nedeljo 16. julija glavna polletna seja. Vršila se bo v navadnih prostorih Slovenskega doma. Članstvo je prošeno, da se te seje polnoštevilno udeleži. Za društvo št. 26 JSKJ: Joseph Pogačar, tajnik. Indianapolis, Ind. Tem potom opozarjam člane društva Sloga, št. 166 JSKJ, da pravočasno plačujejo svoje asesmente, namreč vsaj do 24. v mesecu. Kdor ne more plačati, naj se zglasi na seji, in ako bo seja dovolila, da se založi zanj iz društvene blagajne, bo založeno, v nasprotnem slučaju pa bo suspendiran. Največ ne-priKk povzročajo tisti člani, ki ne pridejo na sejo, in ko pridem kolektat, ko je čas za asesment poslati, mi povedo naj pridem pozneje. Jaz nisem tako finančno založen, da bi mogel zakla-dati za druge, iz društvene blagajne pa tudi ne smem zaklada-ti za nikogar, brez dovoljenja seje. K sklepu poživljam vse člane in članice, da se gotovo udeležijo prihodnje seje, ki se bo vršila 16. julija ob 9. uri dopoldne. — Bratski pozdrav! — Za društvo št. 166 JSKJ: Joseph Cesnik, tajnik. kakor tudi rojaki iz bližnjih in oddaljenih naselbin. Priporočljivo je, da pridejo zgodaj dopoldne, predno prida sonce na hrib, pa ne bodo imeli nikakih nepri lik pri vožnji čez hrib. Zdaj pa še nekoliko kažipota ra prostor slavnosti. Iz mesta Rock Springs«, naj se vzame cesta skozi Belmont Addition, potem mimo Central Coal & Coke naselbine. Ko se pride na vrh prvega hriba, naj se vzame pot na DESNO v dolino proti “Keuts Ranch.” Od tam naprej bo pa pot zaznamovana z označbami “J. S. K. J. Picnic.” Kdor bo tem označbam sledil, ne bo moge) zaiti. Vabimo še enkrat vse tukajšne in okoliške Slovence, posebno pa člane in članice slovenskih društev, da posetijo to prvo večjo prireditev angleško poslujočega društva Western Stars, št. 202 JSKJ. — Bratski pozdrav in no svidenje! John Jenko Jr., predsednik. White Valley, Pa. V naši Beli dolini je vse nekako tiho zdaj, odkar je premogov .rov izčrpan. Nekateri smo Chicago, 111. člane in članice društva Zvon, št. 70 JSKJ nujno poživljam, da se gotovo udeležijo našega piknika, ki se bo vršil v nedeljo 16. julija. Piknik se bo vršil v Slovencem dobro znanem Summit Grove in se bo začel ob dveh popoldne. Na razpolago bodo različna okusna okrepčila; ne bo manjkalo janjca niti piva in ca-lifornijske kapljice. Za plesalce bo igrala znana Gradišnikova godba, člani JSKJ, pa tudi člani drugih slovenskih društev v tem mestu in okolici so prijazno vabljeni, da nas posetijo na našem pikniku v Summit Grove v nedeljo 16. julija. člane društva Zvon prosim, da se gotovo udeležijo prihodnje Seje, ki se bo vršila 19* julija v navadnih prostorih. Na omenjeni seji bo prečitano poročilo nadzornega odbora za zadnjih šest mesecev, člane, ki kaj dolgujejo društvu, opozarjam, da naj plačajo še ta mesec, če hočejo še nadalje ostati člani društva. — Za društvo Zvon, št. 70 JSKJ Andrew Bavetz, tajnik. Indianapolis, Ind. Društvo sv. Jožefa, št. 45 JSKJ je na svoji redni seji meseca maja sklenilo, da priredi piknik v nedeljo 16. julija. Piknik bo prirejen v proslavo 35-letnice JSKJ in se bo vršil na znani Mervarjevi farmi. Vsi člani društva so dolžni prispevati po 50 centov, brez ozira na to če se piknika udeležijo ali ne. Vsled tega je priporočljivo, da se člani in članice te prireditve polnoštevilno udeleže, pokažejo s tem, da jim je pri srcu JSKJ, obenem pa pomagajo odpraviti neprijetno naklado. Na poset piknika so vljudno vabljeni vsi tukajšni in okoliški rojaki. Za društvo št. 45 JSKJ: Anton Ule, tajnik. Pittsburgh, Pa. Članstvu društva sv. Štefana, št. 26 JSKJ naznanjam, da bo v Pueblo, Colo. Slovensko pevsko društvo “Prešeren” v Pueblu, Colo., vabi na velik javni piknik, ki ga pri redi v nedeljo 16. julija v lepem Prešernovem domu v Rye, Colo. Na programu bodo razne dirke, petje, ples in prosta zabava. Do bra postrežba glede prigrizka in pijače bo na razpolago za mal denar. Sploh se sliši od odbora, da bo vladala tisti dan na pikni ku prava domača, starokrajska zabava. Vsi so lahko že v naprej zagotovljeni, da bodo v vseh ozirih dobro postreženi in da bo na pikniku dovolj zabave za vse. Vsi Slovenci in sploh vsi Jugoslovani v Pueblu so prijazno vab ljeni, da posetijo to našo prire ditev; seveda so vabljeni na poset tega piknika tudi rojaki iz naselbin Canon City, Colorado Springs, Walsenburg in okolice Torej, na svidenje na Prešernovem pikniku v Rye, Colo., v nedeljo 16. julija! — Za slovensko pevsko društvo “Prešeren”: John Germ. Rock Springs, Wyo. VABILO NA PIKNIK. — Kot je bilo že enkrat poročano, bo društvo “Western Stars,” št. 202 JSKJ priredilo v nedeljo 16. julija velik piknik v proslavo 35-letnice J. S. K. Jednote. Piknik se bo vršil vrhu Quake in Aspen hribov. Pripravljalni odbor se bo potrudil, da bo dobro poskrb ljeno za vse, tako z ozirom na okusen prigrizek kot na pijačo Za tiste, ki se bodo želeli v plesu zavrteti, bo igrala slovenska godba. Na to prireditev so prijazno vabljeni vsi tukajšni Slovenci, Chicago, 111 Ni bolj razveseljivega in prijetnega dogodka kot praznovanje petletnice, desetletnice, petindvajsetletnice ali 351etmice, bodisi v družini, bodisi v organizaciji ali v tem ali onem podjetju. Mož in žena, ki sta skupaj preživela 25 ali 35 let, sta marsikaj prestala, toda sta ponosna, da itrud in napori niso bili zaman. Naša slavna J. S. K. Jednota obhaja ta mesec 351etnico svojega obstanka, katere se vsi njeni člani veselimo in smo ponosni na njene uspehe tekom zadnjih 35 let. V proslavo te 35 letnice priredi tudi naše društvo Zvon, št. 70 JSKJ veliko vrtno veselico na nedeljo 16. julija. Prireditev se bo vršila v prijaznem vrtu Summit Grove v Sipnmitu, 111. Prostor je po večini znan vsem chi-eaškim in okoliškim Slovencem. Lahko se pride tja z Archer ali Lyons poulično karo; za tiste, ki imajo svoje avtomobile, pa je še toliko lažje. Društvo Zv:>n vabi vse člane in članice JSKJ, živeče v Chicagu in okolici, in sploh vse Slovence in prijatelje tega društva, da se udeležijo te prireditve v Summit Grove. Veselični odbor ima vse tako urejeno, da bo lahko v vseh ozirih zadovoljil lačne, žejne in plesaželjne. Godba bo imenitna. Kdor ne veruje, naj pride in se prepriča. Vseh članov društva Zvon je sveta dolžnost, da se prireditve udeležijo: vsi drugi rojaki tega okrožja pa so prijazno vabljenii in bodo dobrodošli. Na svidenje torej v ne-deljo 16. julija! Vrt bo odprt že ob eni uri popoldne. — Pozdravi John Zvezich. vsi ostali Slovenci našega mesta in bližnje in daljne okolice, da posetijo naš piknik. Program piknika bo še natančnejše poročali pravočasno. Nekoliko je bilo že poročano in priprave so v polnem teku. Stari rezervisti se že marljivo vežbajo za velike vaje in manevre. Nadalje mi je bilo sporočeno, da je bil član našega društva, sobrat Frank E. Vranichar, 3. gl. nadzornik JSKJ, od gl. predsednika povabljen na piknik društva št. 94 JSKJ, ki se bo vršil v nedeljo 16. julija v Waukeganu, 111. Kdor se želi omenjenega piknika udeležiti, naj se zglasi pri sobratu Vranicharju za vse potrebne informacije; zglasii naj se v njegovi zavarovalninski pisarni. Nadalje mi je bilo povedano, da je dobil povabilo na piknik od društva Zvon, št. 70 JSKJ, ki se bo vršil v Summit Grove v nedeljo 16. julija. Kdor se želi udeležiti omenjenega piknika, naj pride na sejo, po seji se pa skupno odpeljemo na prostor piknika. —Z bratskim pozdravom, Frank Pirc, tajnik društva št. 66 JSKJ. Joliet, 111. člani in članice društva sv. Petra in Pavla, št. 66 JSKJ so vabljeni, da se polnoštevilno udeležijo prihodnje redne seje, ki se bo vršlila v nedeljo 16. julija ob eni popoldne. Na programu seje bo več važnih zadev, katere bo treba pravilno rešiti. Podano bo polletno poročilo o društvenem stanju in trimesečno poročilo nadzornikov. Na tej seji bo treba tudi vse potrebno ukreniti glede piknika, ki ga društvo priredi drugo nedeljo v avgustu, to je 13. avgusta. Priporočljivo bi bilo, da bi se ta piknik! vršil že v juliju, ker bo prirejen v proslavo 351etnice JSKJ, toda ta mesec imajo vse nedelje svoje prireditve razne druge organizacije. Med jolietskimi društvi pa obstoja dogovor, da na isti dan priredi le eno slovensko društvo svojo zabavo in da se društva v tem oziru medsebojno podpirajo. Tako se je moral torej naš piknik odložiti na 13. avgusta. Vršil se bo na prijaznem prostoru Von Esch farme. Kraj je tukaj šni m rojakom dobro znan, Pot do tja je po Plainfield Rd. do Lily Casch vode. Prostor je raven, poraščen z lepo trato in z velikimi košatimi hrasti, ki nudijo lepo zavetje pred vročino. Prijazno so vabljeni člani in članice vseh bratskih društev in Chicago, 111. PROSLAVA JEDNOTINE 35-LETNICE V CHICAGU. — V nedeljo, 16. junija, letos, priredi društvo Zvon št. 70 J. S. K. Jednote izlet v Summit Grove, Summit, Illinois, in sicer v proslavo 35-letnice naše organizacije. Ob pol-eni uri popoldne (12:30 P. M.) bo odpeljal truck izpred odvetniške pisarne sobrata Wm. B. Lauricha, 2214 So Lincoln Street. Voznina je samo 15c. Kdor se želi peljati s tru-kom, je dobro, da se preje priglasi, da bo prostor zasiguran. Kdor pa gre s karo, naj vzame Archer-Cicero karo do konca in vzame pred izstopom listek za 5c, •j katerim se pelja do 72nd Ave.. odkoder je dva bloka hoda do vrta. Kdor pa želi se peljati direktno do vrta, ga stane 5c več. Vsakdo pa naj gleda, da bo na prostoru ob pravem času. Ob drugi uri se prične program. Povabili smo kot govornike bliž-r.e glavne odbornike JSKJ, imeli pa bomo tudi zabaven program, kakor razne dirke in drugo, kar je zabavno za mladino kot za nas starejše. To ima v oskrbi naš sobrat Wm. B. Laurich, ki pravi, da noče povedati natančnega programa, ker nas hoče razočarati. Imeli bomo tujdi žogomet-110 igro (Base Bali) ako dobimo pripraven prostor. Da ne< bomo brez raznovrstnih dobrot, se razume. Naš blagajnik, sobrat Sustarich pravi, da bo spekel tako dobrega janca, kakršnega še niste nikdar preje poskusili, če ne verjamete, pa pridite pogledat. Točili bomo fino,- dobro pivo. Godba “Gradi-shar’s Diamond Dukes” bo igrala tako poskočno, da bo plesala tudi vaša stara mama, ako jo pripeljete seboj. Ne pozabite pa tudi na starega očeta! Na svidenje ob 35-letnici v nedeljo, 16. julija, 1933, v Summit Grove, Summit, Ul. John Gottlieb, predsednik. dejo vsi, tisti, ki so že bili tam, in tisti, ki še niso bili. Zabave in postrežbe bo za vse dovolj. Delavci, ki smo životarili pod Hooverjevo prosperiteto, smo ga že pozabili, sedaj je pa čas, da povabimo tudi na prestano trpljenje. Saj se nam že obeta na boljše, čeprav še ne bo danes ali jutri. Enkrat bo že boljše, če ne prej, pa takrat, ko se bomo rado-vali v paradižu med huriskami in fige kazali kapitalistom, ki se bodo pekli tam spodaj, kot ja-njec na pikniku. Farmo rojaka Antona Šajna je lahko najti. Vozovi se bodo dobili pred Slovenskim domom ob 10. in 11. uri dopoldne in prevoz tja in nazaj bo malo stal. Vsak naj pripravi par “copa-kov” v korist Slovenskega doma in svoje zabave v prosti naravi. Slovenski dom je prestal težke case, kajti člani doma so sami. delavci, in kadar so ti prizadeti, ?o udarjena vsa naša gospodarska in kulturna društva, Dolžnost nas vseh je, da jih obvarujemo propada. Vsi delničarji in vsi prijatelji Slovenskega doma so vabljeni, da nas na ta “slovenski dan,” to je 16. julija, posetijo na farmi rojaka Šajna. Dela se v tem kraju še priliično dobro sedaj, samo, da bi nam gospodje še kaj primaknili, vsaj tisto, kar so nam vzeli pa se bo ic za silo izhajalo. Slovenski dom ]e od časa do časa prirejal kakšne male zabave ki pa niso bile dobro obiskane. Vsak je pač moral gledati na svoj košček kruha ;n ni mogel dosti žrtvovati za kaj drugega. Zdaj, ko so se razmere nekoliko na bolje obrnile, je dolžnost vseh, da se prireditve udeleže in pomagajo Domu do i.ekoliko bolj trdne blagajne. Tisti, ki nimajo svojih “moto-vilov,” naj se javijo pri odboru, da preskrbi prevoz zanjey in njih družine. Izdatki za to ne bodo veliki. Pokažite enkrat vsi, ki ste potrebovali Slovenski dom, da ste ga pripravljeni podpirati po zmožnosti. Vsak najmanjši prispevek bo dobrodošel na altar ju Slovenskega delavskega doma. Frank Kramar. Sharon-Farrell, Pa. Slovenci tega okrožja bodo praznovali svoj “slovenski dan” v nedeljo 16. julija na farmi rojaka Antona Šajna v James-townu, to je kašnih 18 milj daleč od tukaj. Vsi, ki poznajo rojaka Šajna iin njegovo farmo, naj ne pozabijo se ta dan udeležiti zabave, katero priredi tam naš Slovenski delavski dom. Na omenjeni farmi se bo vsak lahko po svoje zabaval. Stoletni hrasti v veliki šumi nam bodo nudili hladno senco, prijazen potok ki se vije preko farme, pa bo vabljivost za kopalce. Poleg teta bo pripravljena tudi španska arena, kjer se bomo lahko poskusili v bikoborbah. Kdor bo rogača prekucnil, bo dobil lepo nagrado. Krave bodo vozile seno, prešiči pa drva, tako, da bo vsega v izobilju. Tudi okusnega prigrizka in svežega ječmenovca ne bo manjkalo, želeti je, da pri- van,” št. 176 JSKJ stjij -i. 101 predlogom društva st. 132. Nekateri člani se še zd vzemajo za bivšega člana Tavzlja, kar jim je seveda! sto. Po mojem mnenju P3, bi bil omenjeni res tako v JSKJ takrat, ko je bil P* sobrat Pishler obolel, bi vzel vodstvo glavnega ura * krat, ko je bilo treba, sal nahajal vendar samo Pa; rakov od tam. Tudi ne napravljal J e d n o t i stroškov, predno je kon' „ izrekla končno odločbo- ' p( pravijo, da je na sodnij) nem dobil, toda tudi na sodnjl® ^ ^ različne inštance in v's^, lija, štanca večkrat ovrže od|° p0j]e1 je. Poleg tega, kolikor .ie znano, je bila ta tožba ^ na proti sedanjemu g'1". , z tajniku in ne proti Jedn°' Vu rej naj se kar onadva P°«° |'aJ» ta'. Tako vsaj jaz to rec” *Rj mem. — Pozdrav! M G. j. pa julija se baje udeleži t11 ^if;*vo ni senator iz Minnesote> ^IS-g Shipstead, ki se je bH .f[§ Isi slične slavnosti ob pril^1' rfif( tine 25-letnice leta 1925- j * . V proslavo 35-letnicc '.J Jednote priredi društvo JPr( JSKJ v Waukeganu, I'1” H piknik v nedeljo 16. ju^rj V Na isti dan in istotak0 slavo jednotine 35-letn'c®gj;|^ j di piknik društvo št. 50 J Brooklynu, N. Y. Prire I bo vršila v Forest park11 ^ J ^ V Indianapolisu, Ind-’ ‘si J ( nedeljo 16. julija vrŠLk/Pifo društva št. 45 JSKJ. ™ prirejen ry proslavo (j 35-letnice in se bo vršil 11 j ^ varjevi farmi. 1^ * t»J V Ely, Minnesota, s®^| dne 18. julija vršile ^ ^ \\ okrajni šolski odbor. 1 didati je tudi sobrat ^|jj]^r Mantel, ustanovitelj ‘n lj4 glavni nadzornik JSKJ-Mantel je izmed kandid^ | ni, ki je član naše Jed11 * v r-ef t Pevsko društvo 6^ Pueblu, Colo., vabi občinstvo tamkaj šne ^ , | ^ velik piknik, ki ga priff >'l| s deljo 16. julija v V*e*e jl^ domu v Rye, Colo. 1^ Skupen nastop devet ^ | venskih pevskih zborov ^ • ljo 9. julija na vrtu S ].. društvenega doma v . 'J Ohio, je bila lepa mafl1 1 slovenske pesmi v naši ‘o movini. Osem pevski^ .»1 i je bilo iz Clevelanda, e ^ j ^ Loraina, O. Vseh Pe' l- J J pevk je bilo okrog ^ I ^ prireditev je posetilo d° soč ljudi. arsto bi ib* No. DH i Razprave o iniciativah Puyallup, Wash Komaj smo delegati 14. konvencije dobro dospeli na svoje domove in se skoro še dobro odpočili nismo, ko so že nekateri nezadovoljneži začeli prihajati z iniciativnimi predlogi. Posebno zadnja dva iniciativna predloga sta se mj zdela popolnoma nepo trebna. Komaj par mesecev po konvenciji begati članstvo s takimi iniciativami je nesmiselno. Poleg tega pa tudi povzroča večje stroške Jednoti že s tem, ker je bilo vsled razprav treba list večkrat izdati na osmih straneh, kar za kaj takega po-menja čisto nepotrebne izdatke. Ugledu Jednote tudi take reči ne koristijo. Izprevidel sem, da največ kritike prihaja od tistih, ki so pred konvencijo računali na gotova odborniška mesta, pa jim ni uspelo. Ker potem niso mogli očitati izvoljenim odbornikom nezmožnosti ali zanemarjanja njihovih dolžnosti, so se spravili na pravila, na tista pravila, katera so sami pomagali sprejeti. Vsaki stvari se mora dati primeren čas, da se izkaže, če je dobra ali ne, in to velja tudi za pravite JSKJ ali katerekoli druge organizacije. Vsi vemo, da nima nobena organizacija, pa naj bo podporna ali kakšna druga, popolnih pravil, ki bi vsakega posameznika zadovoljila. Prepričan sem pa za svojo osebo tudi, da če bi sprejeli po zadnji iniciativi predlagane izpremembe, bi bila naša pravila še mnogo bolj nejasna in zamotana kot so sedaj. Poštena in stvarna kritika je vedno dobrodošla, toda kritika, ki izhaja iz maščevalnosti, ni koristna niti bratska. Prepričan sem, da bo članstvo izpre-govorilo pošteno besedo ter predlog društva št. 132 odklonilo, kot je naše društvo “Slo- /