šil po 24. s«P! 510 E > želi®0' n, ti pred se od P® ci i° prispe Movenski narodni kongres v Ameriki j6116 ^ ___________ lica^ Uc?lK SESTANKA ZASTOPNIKOV NAŠIH ORGANI-3 Z! i mi KI SE JE VRŠIL DNE 15. NOVEMBRA, ZA OSNOVA-S N0TNeGA POLITIČNEGA POKRETA SLOVEN- dr I WEMU LJUDSTVU ONKRAJ MORJA V POMOČ Št’ oec ‘"j Nsed^111 doP°lLlrie odpre la£^‘ Po(]p0 . Slovenske narodne jjev,* taf2^ne ^dnote Vincent Cain-sen ^ ^OstoHv?Vanje’ ki se Je vršilo v ala pj Cratja ,! ^vnega jednotinega lai" ^oče *ea£u> pozdravi na- reb. '£ % in zastopnice Meay rat-ko Pove, zakaj je v [j *Voje 0 1Zvf®evalnega odseka in80*1 !fc'anizacije sklical ta se- sini^ ''ciijjjg fcr nanJ povabil vse slo- las'81 ^oliti-°dporne o^anizacije l0Čiv»i Ve. ctle in kulturne ustanovi« S\Tnmu P°vabilu so se od- M k S*7’ KSKJ’ ZSZ> ABZ- ft# Si ln Jsz. Jeri" ^iioto ■ naro£lno podporno -sinu s*"a zastopala Vincent N0v ln *Van Molek! Kranj-zT^0 katoliško jednoto T.ar’ ■^'mei’iško bratsko (J ank(5 RofcrelJ. Anton * ifINbo Jn ^rank Vraničar; Za-tec ut ^Vansko zvezo Leo Jur- '■^ten^n Vid-DruStv° sv. Družine *?’ ®^ovensko žensko i» ar^6 Mary •Nun*1,’ ^Ugos^ovansko socia-ii P° 7zyezo Etbin Kristan in g, J/jL n ^aitz. tega zborova-s°Slasno izvoljen Vin-V jwikr, a ar’za zapisnikarja pa ^ovak. 0" If avo^nil5 Cainkar odPre n an Molek prečita $ IrCm,Sli- ki s° 10 Jfc^iki Se ?anes zbrali kot za-'■ faŠlh 01'ganizacij pr- ’ erv^rdno verujemo v vftiš^ll^^e^eEa’ ruskega in ..° ta^a 0ro^a v tej vojni. j 6^0 sta Zma^a more osvoboditi ie^y ^ieiio pdomovino in vso za-1 P > '^ižniv. Vropo iz nacijskih in jSte * Verig. Ako ne bo te C r°*»j t„V m smo mi danes za- S naš!g0fte zmaye in osvobo-s^k)(j, are domovine, meni 'r* % ^0PoliHuramo P°dPirati zu-fi6"o ko ameriške vlade in ''X^Mo n0' i" Rusiji ; s'$/ e Prinese kmalu za- 11 J ^ Pfei C^Ja’ naJ Amerika *A is u7stopi V vojno ter z ^tih ;dari Po nacij ih, laških i&fyj ^Ponskih banditih. oj'iuje se sešU danes,” >it*^ n, jeltii “ker so nam ^ kV žareli!ldstavniki sloven' , klaJU povedali, da ^ ^°f"03t Avenij f c®v, j nas> ameriških Slo-tr.y kVo n.1)!0ramo mi govoriti k tn i ko morajo •V' Sit,čati- Tak<> ■» ij^l cas u n,as 0P°zorili, da je "ut Siba °. ko začnemo po- ,*. N,, »anje 3lar. domov.nP fli «S 8c „ . ■% w,1 ................................. 171.00 25 ......................................... 354.00 26 ........................................ 235.00 37 .................................. j 1.00 28 ........................................ 160.89 29 ........................................ 245.00 30 ......................................... 873.10 jD ......................................... 566.00 32 23.00 33 ................-........................ 533.00 .............................................. 36.00 36 144.50 37 ....................................... 1,765.99 tt ..................... i 185.00 40 .......................................... 103.00 41 ........................... 85.90 4t .......................................... 57.00 43 220.00 44 44.00 4$ ....-.................................... 246.69 47 .......................................... 28.00 49 1,252.83 6$ .......................................... 54.00 jl ........................... 28.57 Kft .......................................... 9.00 64 . 27.00 66 .................„....................... 558.33 57 ...............C..... 112-00 58 «.00 61 ..................... »3.00 66 .......................... 442.79 620.50 68 .......................... 153.79 77.00 70 88.00 71 Z.'.Z..................................... H7-50 72 .......................... 134.53 98.00 75 ............. 33.33 76 ,T......................................... 9.00 77 ..................... • 500.00 78 ...................... 31.50 79 .................. 39.00 82 182.p0 83 16 00 84 ....................................... 1,159.00 85 ..................... 56.67 86 ........................... 77.43 537.50 87 1,042.00 88 .......................................... 14903 89 ............................ * 504.50 92 ................ 45.50 61 ..................................... 215.50 99 7.00 103 ...................................... 830.00 101 .......................... 158.05 72.00 105 ........................... 213.89 344.33 106 ........................................... 9 33 107 16 00 108 - 88.00 109 ...................... 46.50 110 ............................................ 9.00 111 .............;............................ 25.00 114 .......................................... 19.83 118 60.00 117 .; ....................... 56.58 30.00 118 ..................... 58.00 120 ......../................................. 84.00 121 ............................ 38.30 122 61.00 123 .............................55.82 14.00 124 ...................... 44.00 126 .......................................... 17.00 128 ...............-........................... 9 00 129 ...................... 42.00 ISO ........................................... 5.00 131 ......................................... 528.00 132 ............. 97 00 133 t 57.00 1 I 134 ........................................... 523.67 136 ........................................... 53.50 137 ........................................... 564.00 138 .......................................... 141.00 141 ............................... • 29.67 142 ............................................ 55.00 143 ........................................... 247.95 144 ............................................ 36.00 145 ............................................. 4.00 147 '............................ 85.94 148 .......................................... 55.00 149 ........................................... 134.50 150 .......................... 108.60 59.00 152 ............................................ 27.00 154 ............................................ 9.00 155 ............................................ 23.00 156 ............................................. 1.99 157 .......................... 40.29 35.00 159 ............................................ 15.00 160 2.00 162 ............................................ 53.00 165 ........................................... 89.00 166 66.00 167 8.00 168 ............................................ 13.00 169 ............................. 14.82 170 ............................................ 48.00 171 ......’..................... 116.01 14.00 172 ............................................. 9 33 173 ............................................ 38.00 174 ............................. 88.45 9.00 175 .......................................... 53.00 178 .......................................... 29.00 180 21.00 184 ........................................... 107.00 185 ........................................... 31.00 186 ........................................... 30.00 187 18.00 188 ............................................ 31.00 190 ....................................... 1,038.00 198 ............................................ 13.00 200 ........................................... 484.67 202 101.53 203 10 00 207 ........................................ 49.50 209 .......................................... 44.00 211 " 12.00 216 ............................. '• 33.00 221 ............................................ 69.50 222 ............................................ 38.00 223 ........................................... 117.00 225 ............................. ’ 77.00 226 % 20.00 227 * 10.00 229 ................. T... 22.00 230 ........................................... 30.00 231 ............................. 22.71 233 ............................................ 34.00 Za mesec september 1941. 1 ........................... 985.77 4 ....................... 108.72 5 ........................... 160.41 6 ............................ 568.62 9 ............................ 388.03 II ............................ 191.61 14 .......................... 34.85 15 ............................ 304.67 16 ............................ 234.31 18 ............................ 366.18 20 ..................... ' 374.75 21 ......................... 523.62 22 .......................... 133.05 25 ............................ 589.14 26 ............................ 603.85 27 ............................. 70.83 28 ............................ 184.89 29 ............................ 357.75 30 ............................ 816.18 31 ............................ 219.51 33 ............................ 217.03 35 ............................ 223.92 36 .......................... 758.28 37 .......................... 1,063.24 39 ............................ 401.12 40 ............................ 344.81 42 ............................ 299.45 43 ............................ 311.19 44 ............................ 423.00 45 ............................ 407.05 47 ............................ 144.28 49 ............................ 266.00 50 ............................ 213.92 52 ............................. 36.41 53 ............................ 401.81 54 ............................ 150.14 55 ............................ 247.10 57 ............................ 231.81 58 ............................ 161.86 61 ............................ 159.08 64 J............................. 3112 66 .......................... 445.75 69 ............................. 61.21 70 ............................ 360.68 71 ............................ 523.40 *5 ............................ 147.07 76 .......................... 122.41! 78 ............................ 210.86 79 ................. ;.......... 29.21 81 ............................ 146.32 82 ...i........................ 153.07 83 ............................ 137.65 84 ............................ 313.65 85 ............................ 280.79 87 99.85 88 ............................ 196.02 89 ............................ 115-64 92 ........................... 170.25 94 ............................ 471.83 99 ............................ 181.85 101 ...............L....... 158.05 103 ............................ 209.43 106 ............................ 213.69 106 ........................... 145.79 107 ............................. 63.79 108 ............................ 175.75 109 ........................... 125.77 110 .......................... 164.04 III ......................... 147.14 112 ............................ 154.03 ; 114 ......................... 362.72 1116 ............................ 176.28 i j 117 ........................... 59.71 118 ............................ 113.14 120 ............................ 357.81 122 ............................. 78.22 123 ............................. 56.32 l 124 ............................ 106.07 11125 ............................. 67.69 128 47.81 127 ............................. 49.87 1128 ............................. 91.94 j 129 ........................... 145.56 i'130 ............................. 81.83 11131 ............................ 150.86 132 ............................ 484.80 ''183 ........................... 207.08 134 ........................... 89.50 ' 135 ............................ 19.00 1136 +.............. 90.03 i 137 .......................... 200.34 ! 138 317.57 I 139 ............................ 39.55 140 .......................... 187.46 141 ..........:............ 131.56 142 .......................... 55.45 143 .......................... 41.34 144 ......................... 228.66 145 ........................... 35.00 146 ........................ 27.39 147 ........................... 85.94 148 .......................... 87.02 149 ....„.....*.......... 353.76 151 ........................... 33.38 152 ........:.................. 70.60 153 .......................... 13.40 154 .......................... 104.73 155 .......................... 81.44 156 ......................... 39.27 158 .......................... 50.04 159 ........................... 72.70 160 ............,............. 73.00 162 .......................... 192.14 163 .......................... 45.33 164 ........................... 61.54 165 ......................... 12.69 166 ......................... 133.63 167 ........................... 66.92 168 .......................... 246.88 170 ........................... 80.59 171 ........................ 114.42 172 ........................... 51.92 173 .......................... 260.63 174 ..........,.............. 90.24 175 ....................... 83.90 176 ..................... 142.91 178 ........................... 57.83 179 .......................... 21.07 180 ......................... 186.77 182 .......................... 129.05 183 .........-................. 66.93 184 .......................... 276.68 185 ........................ 76.27 186 ..........:............... 181.94 187 ........................... 60.38 188 ......................... 50.51 190 .......................... 251.07 192 .......................... 98.40 194 .......................... 68.50 196 ......................... 78.20 197 ......................... 55.54 198 ........................... 70.16 199 ........................... 63.56 200 .......................... 617.39 201 ........................... 59.35 203 106.61 204 ........................... 48.60 205 ........................... 60.64 207 ................-......... 103.12 200 ........................... 56.27 211 ........................... 28.41 216 ......................... 45.81 218 ........................... 85.44 220 ........................... 25.72 221 200.82 222 .......................... 146.51 223 ........................... 21.50 225 223.21 226 ........................... 27.36 227 ........................... 67.84 228 ........................... 70.83 229 .................. «, 88.59 230 .......................... 195.80 232 ........................... 65.78 233 ........................... 39.47 234 ........................... 38.26 237 25.18 ----------------------- Skupaj-Total $83,534.80 $26,021.03 ANTOfc ZBASNIK, glavni tajnik—Supreme Secretary. PREJEMKI IN IZDATKI MESECA OKTOBRA 1941. INCOME AND DISBURSEMENTS DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 1941. Mladinski Oddeleli.—Juvenile Department Dr. št. Prejemki Izdatki Lodge Disburse- No. Income ments 1 .....................$ $ 300.00 2 ..........k................ 24.00 12 ............................ 6.25 51 ...............................45 66 .......'................... 52.60 68 ............................ 3.10 72 ............................ 1.80 86 ............................ 1-50 101 ........................... 3.30 105 ........................... 3.90 117 ............................ 1-75 120 ........................................ 240.00 121 .............................. 15 123 ............................ 2.55 147 ............................ 3.45 150 ........................... 915 157 .......................... .75 1,71 ......„.................... 3.60 174 2.10 (■ 202 ............................ 8.05 231 ............................ 2.25 Za mesec september 1941. 1 .......................... 48.15 4 .. 3.95 5 .......................... 14.65 6 ....................... 13.35 9 ........................... 10.95 Ml 9.85 14 ............................ -15 15 ........................... 3.90 16 ............................ 8.85 18 ..................... 1165 20 ............................ 5.85 21 ............................26.35 22 ............................. -15 25 .......................... 34.90 26 ......................... 39.65 37 ......................... 4.00 2g ......................... 15.30 29 'ZZZZZZZZZ 13-20 30 ........................... 31.50 31 ........................... 13-90 33 ........................... 10-95 35 10.00 36 ;........................ 31.00 37 ......................... 27.00 39 .................|..., 9.30 40 15.00 4j ........................... 12.40 43 ..I...'.................... 37.95 44 17.85 45 .......'................... 21.05 47 5.50 49 ZZZZZZZZZ. 10.05 50 .......................... 5.80 52 ........................... .3° 5 pravi Molek. 26.00 ioče , 1 n°bene jasne slike 48-3« 4aj : et^°kratične Evrope. «oo 8vJ ^ati 0 federativni 100 ^federflPe’ raznih Pokrajin- ^ fpH Cl,*a^ *n ce^° 0 hal- s j« *** 9.00 Jk.ySe e to se ni nič goto-49,5! ^ tern'°- S° samo iskrice 14.00 ^kšnn SkriCe: ki P°menijo 35.03 ^ . uPanje. Gotovo je 283«I ne povrat- S* ?^Sintak0gatu- f* Sim, K1 ^ovenel ne želi-33-jJ !!tarfl Trat°m v starem kra- 2?00 i^teniHOSlavijo- Hrvatje, fttol°vajirTJe’~ne PaV6' 38S ^ S v' marajo po- 5*! Suwri°k?. avtonomi-i° v jijO Nji v. ah balkanski fe-2-0® i Se morebiti zadovo 4.0° 'Sj 17.50 j l!,‘ii]j traci.j° te vrste bi se za-i4.o»| Ojoj 1 Slovenci, a to pa 12 jj Pii „ ! a ne bodo več pod-is# K^e* n lnega kralja, ki se j6-0® Ip^t c Prelevi v diktator-11011 eno potezo peresa JCf>e- če hožej« Srbi $$ V le kranV uhk° imaj°’ ali V Win i J Srbov- ne pa Slo-FVatov- V federaciji L(0 Ktr, Javton°mijami bi se 15 K 'dal° »rediti. 1!j ff5?očaI))°!it'čna demokracija 29.00 Pljuj e v republiki, ki si v fl* I*iii v J0 Sftmo voli upravi- ^’Voli atevri ne more nihče 35.00 \i ® Večine. Jaz se dobro ^ Nipk-116 ^ Jugoslavija, S* N bi usPeva- 5* Hja laze republika ali ^ >ohlolaneleške oblike, ker K 'kS* Prešibka. Zato je L.flO /lijaa Se naj združena 31"’ k^facii ° uključi v več-fsJ ; ^edt,0’ bodisi balkansko, \ti jririJ!;evr°Psko, v kateri l3>i !t ‘n tirmCn!e ekonomske polj' li^0 (jev°i P°^tično pa ji-0* s ''otra^ * 0Vn°) svobodo za k >je l!nje Potrebe. i Spte^?e SNPJ’katero 1^ Set,!f°na zadnJi kon- *{ t^ciip 1 druge slovenske 5> K StaHšfp meriki sprejmc-1? i ,Hniu •’ P°tem se bomo s!2 V°val v f‘n lzv°lili odbor, ki i C «*>smislu- 5' I, 'Hor!!' J1' “kcijski od-l-ij k» wa ze imenovali, tf; L11 o«j t 1 1 Popolnoma ne->>v % jh g°slovanske vlade iii. ^riv; lenih predstavni- 4 moramo biti V ^ ^e vezafj ° mhče nam ti bir °k'.Edino na ta p ^‘J?aSa akciJa de P, dav,ne> vredna. Ra i»J CHr0^devah. ki nas ne J5 'C0 Oale’lahko na- ^ \D°*loVanHi° S Predstavni- 5 nske vlade in jim % SS0MahkUmeliVteh ‘žit ''lUK a ko sestavimo %MV°> ki kr.51 deklaracijo 5 A6« prosram»« % V>«if pela-” fjj 0 Po touainkar odpre fl 'kC'I°hn vh, M°lkovih .... ter L 10 Se prvi ogla‘ 4 S> «CioPravi> da se po- wO ki sa 2 našim priza-Sin, 6m! Za tem, da tjJ ^no Kihenci združimo 4 vanje>v katerem OhK Rof in r&mo ob ^ ttior-,1)ravico naših na- zna Slovenije v starem kraju, pravi, ker je bil rojen v tej deželi ,ali navzlic temu mu še bije srce tudi za deželo, iz katere so prišli njegovi starši semkaj. Nato povzame besedo Etbin Kristan ter pravi, da iskreno pozdravlja enotno politično akcijo stari domovini v prid, ker čuti njeno potrebo. Pozdravljal je pomožno akcijo, ko se je ustanovila, ali politična se mu zdi stokrat važnejša. Vsa Evropa je zasužnjena, pravi, ali vsa Evropa ima tudi svoje zastopnike izven sebe, da morejo govoriti zanjo. Slovenci so tamkaj v suž-nosti, pa ne morejo govoriti; zato moramo mi, ki smo izven njihove podjarmljene zemlje in svobodni, govoriti zanje. Ta politična akcija je pa potrebna tudi zato, ker se boj v tej vojni bojuje za nekaj silnega in pomembnega. V njem ne gre za Hitlerja, nego za to, da se ustvari podlaga svobodnih ljudi. Napredne ideje napredujejo po vsem svfetu. Anglija, lordov je mrtva. Poraja se Anglija delavstva. Demokracija je res vprašanje sedanje vojne in demokracija mora biti podlaga tudi našemu gibanju. Ta organizacija bodi naš narodni parlament, v katerem naj imajo vsi njegovi člani besedo za ustvarjanje skupnega cilja. Nasprot-stva v nazorih je treba djati na stran in v skupni iskrenosti stremeti za skupnim ciljem. Kakšne naloge čakajo to gibanje? Mnogotere in težke. Treba mu bo zdramiti naše ljudi širom po Ameriki ter jih pridobiti za sodelovanje v našem gibanju. Informirati bomo morali javnost te dežele o svojih ciljih, kar pa ni tako lahka stvar, kakor bi si kdo mislil, ker je Amerikanec v tem pogledu sila brezbrižen in neveden. Treba bo iskati stike z vsemi organizacijami, ki imajo enako podlago in enake namene; vse te bo treba pridobiti tudi za morebitno sodelovanje. Nekaj sličnega bomo morali poskušati tudi pri drugih naprednih elementih, meni govornik Kristan, in predvsem bomo morali gledati na to, da predložimo svoje zahteve zvezni vladi v Washingtonu. Slovenija naj postane del nove, prerojene Jugoslavije, nadaljuje Etbin Kristan. Pridqbitev Bolgarije bi sprožila vprašanje Macedonije, ki ga tako radi zatajujejo oficielno jugoslovanski krogi, a se nikakor ne da odpraviti z zatajevanjem. Macedonci so Slovani in po svoji gpvorici zelo blizu našemu jeziku, če hočemo pravo podlago trajnemu miru, se morajo rešiti tudi taka vprašanja. Vsi južni Slovani bi bili lahko združeni v jugoslovanski federaciji, a srednjeevropska federacija se pa zdi govorniku nemogoča takoj po vojni. Ozemlja vseh današnjih diktatur bodo morale zasesti demokratične države. Cilj združene Evrope bo dosežen šele potem, ko bo cela Evropa demokratizirana, in v deželah, kakor so n. pr. Nemčija, Italija, Madžarska itd., bo treba največ delovati v tem oziru. Niti ene dežele ni v Evropi, ki bi ustVezala vsem ekonomičnim potrebam. Nobena ne more stati na svojih lastnih nogah. In to bo prisililo Evropo k združenju. Združitev, kakršna je v Ameriki, pa se mu vidi nemogoča v Evropi, ker se je ta razvijala stoletja in stoletja. Tam bo treba prenesti nove ideje na stara debla Ali tudi združitev Evrope še ne bo' zadostovala, nego Kristan veruje, da pride naposled še do demokratične združitve vsega sveta. To vse je treba upoštevati, če se hočemo pravilno lotiti dela v tem važnem in potrebnem giba n ju, pravi govornik. Treba bo agitacije, stikov s sličnimi orga nizacijami in naprednimi elementi, treba informacije in zve ze z zvezno vlado v Washingtonu. Treba bo moči, treba denar-ja. Zgodovina trka na nasa vrata Jugoslovanska vlada še lahko govori. Ali vprašanje je, koliko se z njo strinja jugoslovansko ljudstvo. To ne govori skozi njena usta. Toda ono sedaj ne more govoriti. Zato pa moramo govoriti mi zanj, zaključi Etbin Kristan svoje besede. Anton Zbašnik poprime besedo ter reče, da se strinja z izvajanji Etbina Kristana in Ivana Molka. Treba je združiti vse slovenske zemlje v okviru federativne Jugoslavije, pravi in zdi se mu, da ni ta konferenca dovolj reprezentativna. Zato bi bilo dobro, meni, če bi bila širša in obsežnejša. Nasvetuje in priporoča, naj bi se zbrali glavni odborniki vseh naših podpornih organizacij in vsi naši intelektualci na skupno zborovanje ali konferenco, ki naj bi bila naš narodni parlament. Ker gre za srečno bodočnost našega ljudstva, misli, da ne bo odpora pri naših podpornih organizacijah. Ta naš narodni parlament naj se vrši takoj po Novem letu ali pa še prej, če je to mogoče. Josip Zalar odobrava Zbaš-nikovo priporočilo za narodni parlament, se v-.polni meri ujema z idejo enotnega političnega gibanja med ameriškimi Slovenci za pravico in blaginjo stare domovine in je za to, da se naj naša Slovenija uključi v prerojeno, novo Jugoslavijo. Nadalje se izreče tudi za to, da se naj vrši tisto narodno zborovanje takoj po skupnem sestanku glavniji odborov vseh naših podpornih organizacij, na katerem se ima rešiti vprašanje vojne klavzule v članskih certifikatih. Janko Rogelj pravi, da se strinja z Zbašnikovimi priporočili. Marie Prisland govori enotnemu političnemu gibanju v prilog ter izrazi upanje, da bo njena organizacija podpirala vso to našo akcijo zlasti še zato, ker trpijo ob sedanjih razmerah v domovini ženske in posebno pa še otroci. Kristan poudarja nato, da se morajo tudi naše ženske v velikem številu udeleževati tega važnega gibanja ter sodelovati v njem, ker gre tudi za žensko vprašanje. V novi Jugoslaviji naj bo imela ženska vso politično enakopravnost z moškim. Nato je bilo sproženo vprašanje, kdo se naj poleg glavnih odbornikov vseh naših podpornih organizacij še udeleži skupnega zborovanja tega političnega gibanja, oziroma kdo se naj še povabi nanj. In vnela se je o tem živahna razprava, v katero so posegli Anton Zbašnik, Etbin Kristan, glavni tajnik SNPJ Vider, Louis Beniger, Vincent Cainkar, Ivan Molek, Frank Zaitz in John Vidic. Po tej debati predloži Anton Zbašnik sledeči predlog: Skupno zborovanje glavnih odborov naših podpornih organizacij naj se vrši dne 12. februarja 1942 v Chicagu, da se vse podporne organizacije sporazumejo glede vojne klavzule v članskih certifikatih in se rešijo še morebitni drugi skupnt problemi teh organizacij. Po končanju te skupne konference naj se vrši občni zbor slovenskega naroda, na katerega se naj povabijo tudi vse centralizirane politične in kulturne organizacije s pravico do dveh delegatov vsaka, potem zastopniki naših časopisov, naši pisatelji in even-tuelno drugi intelektualci. Predlog je bil soglasno sprejet. Frank Zaitz soglaša s sklicanjem skupnega shoda. Vsa propaganda gre sedaj skozi jugo slovansko vlado v Washingtonu, Londonu itd. Ti ljudje se ne bodo radi umaknili. Zamudili smo že dokaj, kar nam bo le težko dohiteti. Vodilni činitelji iščejo le našega zaledja. Tako tudi Snojev predlog. Boji se, da nastane zaštran tega morda kak nesporazum in kako nesoglasje. I če bodo odločevali sedanji ele-I menti v vladi Jugoslavije, pride ta prejkone v vode starega režima. Zato bi bilo nič kakor prav, če se vpraša sedanja jugoslovanska vlada, kakšni so njeni cilji v tem oziru. Frank Zaitz je za ustanovitev in izvolitev provizoričnega odbora, ki pa mora biti zelo delaven, ker bo moral ustvariti zanimanje med ljudmi. Janko Rogelj predloži pred-j log za provizorični odbor, ki naj | sestaja iz tolikih članov, kolikor je organizacij zastopanih v slovenski sekciji jugoslovanskega pomožnega odbora in na tem sestanku. Predlog je bil soglasno sprejet. V tem provizoričnem odboru so: Leo Jurjovec st., Janko Rogelj, Marie Prisland, John Vidic, Ivan Molek, Josip Zalar in Frank Zaitz. Sklenjeno je tudi bilo, da tvorijo trije, v Chicagu stanujoči člani izvršilni ali pripravljalni odsek in vodijo med tem tudi agitacijo za enotno politično gibanje med ameriškimi Slovenci. Ti trije so: Leo Jurjovec st., Ivan Molek in Frank Zaitz. Provizorični odbor naj pripravi vse potrebno za prihodnji skupni narodni shod, ki se bo, kakor je bilo predloženo in soglasno sprejeto, imenoval ‘Slovenski narodni kongres.’ H koncu je Etbin Kristan predložil zborovalcem še tole resolucijo: resolucija za sklican je slovenskega narodnega kongresa v Chicagu Zastopniki sedmih slovenskih centraliziranih podpornih in političnih organizacij v Ameriki, zbrani na sestanku v prostorih SNPJ v Chicagu, Ul., dne 15. novembra 1941, so sklenili: 1) Da je z ozirom na svetovni položaj in katastrofalne udarce, ki so zadele slovenski narod, potrebna politična akcija ameriških Slovencev, ki so poklicani, da govore za Slovence v stari domovini, dokler zadnjim ne padejo okovi z njihovihfrok; 2) Da se v ta namen skliče slovenski narodni kongres, ki naj položi podlago za uspešno akcijo s ciljem, da se doseže zedinjenje vseh evropskih Slovencev v demokratični politični obliki v okviru prenovljene, demokratizirane j u goslovanske, balkanske in naposled evropske federacije. 3) Izvoljen je bil odbor, ki naj pripravi vse potrebno za slovenski narodni kongres in izvršuje nujno predhodno delo do kongresa. Sledeč sklepu zastopnikov na konferenci dne 15. novembra, da so čikaški člani začasnega odbora za pripravljanje slovenskega narodnega kongresa izvršni odsek ali eksekutiva, ki vodi vse posle do kongresa, so se čikaški člani tega odbora, ki so Leo Jurjovec, Frank Zaitz in Ivan Molek, sešli dne 19. novembra v prostorih Slovenskega delavskega centra, 2301 So. Lawndale ave., da se konstituirajo in si določijo delo. Sklenili so, da bo Leo Jurjovec predsednik, Ivan Molek pa tajnik pripravljalnega odbora odnosno eksekutive tega odbora. Frank Zaitz pomaga obema, kolikor mu je mogoče. Seje eksekutive se vrše redno vsako sre do v prej omenjenih prostorih. Prvo nujno delo, ki ga izvrši tajnik, je, da se razpošlje zapisnik konference v objavo vsem slovenskim listom v Ameriki. V ta namen se naroči Zvonku Novaku, ki je bil zapisnikar, naj hitro uredi zapisnik in ga izroči tajniku vpaj do 21. novem bra, tako da bo lahko postavljen in razposlan listom in objavljen sredi prihodnjega tedna. Poskrbeti je treba, da vsaj dnevniki objavijo zapisnik na eden in isti dan. IVAN MOLEK, tajnik izvršnega odseka. Kupujte obrambno-varčeval ne bonde in znamke. S tem hranite denar zase in obenem pomagate k obrambi te republike. DOPISI St. Michael, Pa. — Tem potom obveščam članstvo društva Sinovi Slave, št. 185 ABZ, da se bo naša glavna ali letna seja vršila v nedeljo 14. decembra in se bo pričela ob 2. uri popoldne. Na seji 9. novembra 1941 je bi- lo sklenjeno potom glasila pozvati članstvo, da se polnoštevilno udeleži letne seje. Član ali članica našega društva, ki se te seje ne udeleži, plača 25 centov v društveno blagajno. Izvzeti so le bolni in oddaljeni člani in članice. Na seji 14. decembra se bo volil društveni odbor za leto 1942 in sprejeti bo treba razne zaključke z ozirom na poslovanje društva v bodočem letu. Bratski pozdrav! — Za društvo št. 185 ABZ: F. Hočevar, tajnik. Joliet, III. — Članstvo društva Sv. Petra in Pavla, št. 66 ABZ, obveščam, da je slavnost 35-let-nice našega društva dobro izpadla in da bo naša društvena blagajna pomnožena za par sto dolarjev. V prvi vrsti gre zahvala za to federaciji društev ABZ v Illinoisu, Wisconsinu in Indiani in posetnikom, ki so se istega dne udeležili zborovanja federacije in potem naše slavnosti. Prav lepa hvala glavnemu predsedniku J. N. Roglju za njegov lep in vzpodbuden govor. Lepa hvala cerkvenemu pevskemu zboru in pevovodji, profesorju Antonu Rozmanu. Istotako lepa hvala “Prešernovemu” kvartetu iz Chicaga za mojster-sko petje. Hvala chicaškim igralcem igre “Babilon,” ki je bila zelo dobro vprizorjena pod vodstvom našega četrtega glavnega podpredsednika Antona Krapenca. Hvala članom našega mladinskega oddelka, namreč hčerkam našega glavnega nadzornika F. E. Vranicharja, hčerki in sinčku našega prijatelja Josepha Muca, ter sestram Zupančič iz Rockdala. Vsi omenjeni so v odmorih lepo zabava- li občinstvo. Lepa hvala vsem društvenim odbornikom ter vsem članom in članicam, ki so delali in se trudili na en ali drugi način, da smo dosegli lep uspeh. Prav iz srca (ker ni daleč od želodca) se želim zahvaliti za tako izborno postrežbo našim dobrim kuharicam : Mrs. Frank E. Vranichar,, Mrs. Matt Krai, Mrs. Josepl) Jerisha, Mrs. John Dragovan, Mrs. Joseph Russ in Mrs. Leo Adamich. Posebej zasluži zahvalo Mrs. John Dragovan za slastno potico, katera je našo blagajno pomnožila za $4.45, našemu prijatelju Johnu Gerlu pa ^je zagotovila okusno gostijo. Upal sem, da me bo h gostiji povabil ali pa mi vsaj en zajeten kos prinesel pokusiti Pa je vseeno dobro, sam znam, da je bila potica dobra! Hvala lepa še enkrat vsem skupaj, ki so na en ali drugi način pripomogli k uspehu naše prireditve. Ko bo prilika, se bomo skušali izkazati dejansko hvaležne. Bratski pozdrav! — Za društvo št. 66 ABZ: John Adamich, tajnik. rojake v starem kraju prizadela hujša nesreča kot kdaj prej v zgodovini, in tisti, ki bodo to katastrofo preživeli, bodo potrebovali pomoči kot še nikdar prej. Zbiranje fonda za to pomoč je v rokah naših podpornih organizacij, zato se lahko zanesemo, da bo prispevana pomoč našim potrebnim rojakom v starem kraju res dostavljena, kadar bo tako pomoč mogoče poslati. Torej, kot rečeno, pogovoriti se moramo tudi mi, kako bomo prispevali tudi naš del k skupni pomoči. Na svidenje na seji 13. decembra in bratski pozdrav! — Za društvo št. 61 ABZ: Anton Križe, bolniški nadzornik. White Valley, Pa. — Na zadnji seji društva št. 116 Ameriške bratske zveze je bilo sklenjeno, da se potom glasila povabi vse člane in Članice, da se gotovo udeleže prihodnje seje, ki se bo vršila 21. decembra. To bo glavna ali letna seja, na kateri se bo volil odbor za prihodnje leto. Brat John Korče, manager kegljaškega “teama,” mi je izročil seznamek uspehov pri kegljanju, z naročilom, da pošljem stvar za priobčitev v Novi Dobi. Seznamek tukaj prilagam in prosim brata urednika, da ga priobči kot je predložen,- da ne bo spet mene kak član kritiziral, kakor me je lansko leto. (Seznamek je priobčen v angleški sekciji Nove Dobe.—Op. ured.) Pri tej priliki naj še omenim, da bo tukajšnje društvo št. 142 SSPZ v nedeljo 21. decembra ob 7. uri zvečer obhajalo 25-letnico ustanovitve. Društvo je sicer združeno s SNPJ, toda 25-letnico bo obhajalo še pod staro firmo. Pripravljalni odbor bo preskrbel za pijačo in prigrizek, med katerim tudi domačih klobas ne bo manjkalo. Preskrbljena bo tudi godba za ples. Prost vstop imajo vsi člani SSPZ, SNPJ in ABZ. Na prireditvi bo vsa postrežba prosta. Ako pa želi kateri član kaj prostovoljno prispevati, lahko izroči podpisanemu do 14. decembra. Bratski pozdrav! Jurij Previc, tajnik društva št. 116 ABZ. 3 —-J praznike in srečno novo leto vsem glavnim odbornikom in vsemu članstvu Ameriške bratske zveze. — Za društvo št. 28 ABZ: Frank Krusich, tajnik. Ely, Minn. — članstvo društva Slovenec, št. 114 ABZ, naj bo potom obveščeno, da se bo naša glavna ali letna seja vršila v nedeljo 21. decembra ob 10. uri dopoldne v Jugoslovanskem narodnem domu. Na omenjeni seji bo voljen društveni odbor za prihodnje leto. Joseph Milkovich, tajnik. Reading, Pa. — Na november-ski seji društva Sv. Jurija, št. 61 ABZ, je bilo sklenjeno, da se potom glasila pozove člane in članice na letno sejo, ki se bo vršila v soboto 13. decembra v navadni dvorani in ob navadnem času. Ta seja je važna, ker na isti se voli društveni odbor za prihodnje leto. Zato je bilo sklenjeno, da vsak član ali članica našega društva, ki se seje 13. decembra ne udeleži, plača 50 centov v društveno blagajno. Izvzeti so le. bolniki in tisti, ki morajo istočasno delati. Na omenjeni seji se moramo tudi pogovoriti, na kakšen način bomo kaj zbrali v pomoč našim zasužnjenim bratom in sestram v starem kraju. Iz poročil v listih je razvidno, da je naše De Pue, lil. — Tem potom pozivam člane in članice našega društva Slovenski bratje, št. 130 ABZ, da se polnoštevilno udeležijo prihodnje seje, ki se bo vršila v nedeljo 7. decembra ob 10. uri dopoldno v navadnih prostorih. Ker bo to zadnja seja v letu, na kateri se bo volil odbor za prihodnje leto, je dolžnost vsakega člana in članice, da se te seje udeleži. S članom, ki se te seje ne udeleži ter ga ne zadržuje bolezen ali delo, se bo postopalo po pravilih. Pozdrav in na svidenje! —> Za društvo št. 130 ABZ.: . Ignac Benkše, tajnik. Kemmerer, Wyo. — Letna seja društva Marija Danica, št. 28 ABZ, se bo vršila v nedeljo 21. decembra. Na tej seji se bo volil društveni odbor za leto 1942 in sprejeti bodo razni skle pi z ozirom na poslovanje v pri hodnjem letu. Vse tako se najbolje in v zadovoljstvo večine uredi, če so navzoči vsi člani in članice. Tekom leta so včasih društveni uradniki obrekovani in dostikrat po krivici. Take zadeve naj se rešijo na letni seji. In kakršne uradnike bomo izvolili, tako bo naše poslovanje v prihodnjem letu. Torej, vsi na •sejo v nedeljo 21. decembra! K sklepu želim vesele božične Chicago, lil. — Tudi letos bomo Jugoslovani imeli svoj “American Jugoslav Day,” in sicer prihodnjo nedeljo, 30. novembra. Vršil se bo v Pilsen Park Pavilionu, 3049 West 26th Street. Program se prične ob 3. uri popoldne. Tudi Slovenci bomo dobro zastopani. Do sedaj mi je znano samo toliko, da bo nastopil pevski zbor “Prešeren” .in gotovo tudi njih kvartet. Mrs. Kušar organizira narodno nošo s pomočjo kluba “Ljubljana.” Gotovo bodo nastopili tudi drugi Slovenci in Slovenke, vendar pa, ko to pišem, še ne vem za natančen program. Jaz do sedaj nisem nikdar pisal o teh proslavah, ker se v gotovih točkah nisem strinjal, toda letos pa priporočam poset te proslave, in to iz vžroka, ker bo čisti dobiček šel v pomoč po vojni prizadetim Jugoslovanom. Lepo bo, ako se Slovenci udeležimo v velikem številu in si preskrbimo vstopnice v predprodaji, ki stanejo samo 30c z davkom vred, in se dobijo pri Mr. Jos. Kukman, 1837 W. Cermak Rd., ki je blagajnik tega odbora. Torej, na svidenje v nedeljo, 30. novembra! John Gottlieb. ZA ZIMSKO CVETJE (Nadaljevanje s 1. strani) narcize, štiri tedne; hiacinte, osem tednov; tulipani, dafodili in navadne narcize, 10 tednov; nunka, 8 tednov; scille in zvončki, 6 tednov. Po tem času se lončke s posajenimi cvetlicami prenese v stanovanje, in sicer v sobe, kjer znaša temperatura za začetek okrog.60 stopinj; mladi poganjki cvetlic spočetka tudi ne smejo biti izpostavljeni direktnemu sončnemu siju. Polagoma se jih navadi na višjo temperaturo, toda rastline ne smejo biti nikoli izpostavljene prepihu. Če pojde vse po sreči, bodo rastline v nekaj tednih veselo cvetele na stanovanjskih oknih, to ob času, ko bo v naravi še huda zima. Za posaditev teh čebulic naj se rabi navadna vrtna zemlja, do ene četrtine pomešana z drobnim peskom. Luknja na dnu lončka naj se obloži v vzbočeni-mi črepinjami, da voda v lončku ne zastaja. Nunko in papirnato bele narcize se lahko pripravi k cvetju tudi v posodah, napolnjenih s kamenčki in vodo. čebulice pa ne smejo biti v vodi, ampak naj se iste le dotikajo. Seveda je treba tudi te čebulice prej zakoreniniti v hladnem in temnem prostoru. RASTLINE IN ŽIVALI Rastline živijo dalje kot živali, kajti znano je, da nekatera drevesa dosežejo starost več sto let. Californijske sekvoje pa dosežejo celo starost do pet tisoč let. Obenem pa je najti v rastlinstvu najkrajšo dobo življenja. Nekatere bakterije živijo namreč komaj 20 minut. Življenjska doba živali je različna. Med pticami doseže največjo starost papiga, ki more dočakati stoletnico. Med sesalci je slon med najbolj trdoživimi in dočaka do dvesto let. Med dvoživkami pa so n&jbolj trdožive želve, ki dosežejo starost 300 let in več. DEŽELA KONTRASTOV Najvišjo in najnižjo nadmorsko višino v Zedinjenih državah je najti v Californiji. Mo^nt Whitney, ki se dviguje 14,501 čevelj nad morsko višino, je najvišja točka; najnižja točka pa je v Death Valleyu, ki je 276 čevljev nižja kot morska gladina. Obe točki, najvišja in najnižja, sta v countyu Inyo v Californiji. rt, r« «£ oi> si- NOVA DOBA GLASILO AMERIŠKE BRATSKE ZVEZE Lastnina Ameriške bratske zveze IZHAJA VSAKO SREDO Cene oglasov po dogovoru Naročnina za člane 72c letno; za nečlana $1.50; za inozemstvo $2 OFFICIAL ORGAN of the AMERICAN FRATERNAL UNION, Inc., Ely, Minn. Owned and Published by the American Fraternal Union, Inc. ISSUED EVERY WEDNESDAY Subscription for members $.12 per year; nonmembers $ 1.50 Advertising rates on agreement Naslov za vse, kar se tiče lista: NOVA DOBA 6233 St. Clair Are. Cleveland, O. VOL. XVII. ŠT. 47. BESEDA K LETNIM SEJAM Meseca decembra se vršijo letne ali glavne seje naših društev, na katerih se volijo društveni uradniki za prihodnje leto in se sprejemajo društvena pravila, tikajoča se poslovalnega sistema, ki navadno ostanejo v veljavi za vse bodoče leto. Iz navedenih razlogov so omenjene seje važne in bi se jih morali udeležiti vsi člani društev, katerih ne zadržuje kak izredno važen vzrok. Tega se zavedajo društveni uradniki, ki pismeno ali potom našega glasila vabijo člane k udeležitvi. * # * Z ozirom na vabila v Novi Dobi priporoča urednik društvenim uradnikom in drugim dopisnikom, da pošljejo tozadevne dopise pravočasno. List je tednik in izide vsako sredo zjutraj. Forme za list se zaključijo vsaki torek pred poldnem. To pomeni, da se dopisov, ki jih pošta dostavi v torek popoldne, za izdajo istega tedna ne more upoštevati. Priporočljivo pa je, da vso vsi dopisi v uredništvu že v ponedeljek ali prej. V soboto, na primer, lahko urednik za prireditev dopisov na pomoč pokliče nedeljo, če je treba, tudi v ponedeljek si lahko pomaga z nočnimi urami, toda v torek dopoldne ima na razpolago samo nekaj ur. In zadnja pošta lahko prinese ducate raznih opravkov, ki so neodložljivi. Urednik vsled tega vljudno prosi dopisnike, da pošiljajo dopise z vabili na letne seje pravočasno ter da upoštevajo razdaljo med njihovo pošto in Clevelandom. * * * Dalje prosi urednik, da naj bi bili dopisi z vabili na letne seje kolikor mogoče kratki. Glavno je, da vsebujejo datum, uro in kraj zborovanja, posebno, če se letna seja vrši ob drugem času ali v drugem prostoru kot običajne mesečne seje. Ako sledi letni seji kakšna zabava, naj se tudi v dopisu omeni. Opisovati društveno zgodovino vsega leta pa ta čas ni priporočljivo. Tako opisovanje naj se rajši odloži na poznejši čas, ko je v glasilu več prostora in ko urednik nima toliko nujnega dela na rokah. Za prve tri izdaje v decembru navadno pride do 150 dopisov z vabili za letne seje, in to pomeni ogromno delo, posebno če so dopisi dolgi. Uredniku tudi včasih primanjkuje prostora, kajti list more biti izdan le na osmih straneh, drobnejšega tiska pa člani ne marajo. Kjer je mogoče, naj bi se društveni uradniki pogovorili med seboj, da samo eden izmed njih pošlje dopis z vabilom na letno sejo, da trije ali štirje istega ne poAavljajo. * * * Dopisi se lahko pošiljajo v slovenskem ali v angleškem jeziku. Ako društveni uradnik želi, da se njegov dopis z vabilom na letno sejo priobči v obeh jezikih, uredništvo drage volje tak prevod preskrbi, bodisi iz slovenščine v angleščino ali obratno. Prevod v angleščino ali slovenščino pa se izvrši le, čfe do'pisnik izrecno izrazi tako željo. In tu je spet treba poudariti, da naj bodo taki dopisi kolikor mogoče kratki, to z ozirom na delo v uredništvu in na prostor v listu. , * « « Imen novo izvoljenih društvenih uradnikov ni treba pošiljati uredništvu Noye Dobe, ampak naj se pqšljejo na glavni urad v Ely. Ko ima glavni urad vse naslove društvenih uradnikov skupaj, pošlje kopijo istih uredništvu za skupno priobčitev v Novi Dobi. Le v primerih izpre-membe društvenih tajnikov je včasih potrebno, da se priobči ime in naslov novega Rajnika v Novi Dobi prej kot je priobčen skupen imenik'društvenih uradnikov, da od društva oddaljeni člani pravočasno izvedo, komu naj pošiljajo asesmente. Tudi vse izpremembe članskih naslovov z ozirom na prejemanje glasila naj se pošiljajo direktno upravništvu Nove Dobe. * * * V zadevi neudeležbe članov na letnih sejah naj društva upoštevajo določbe točke 429 naših pravil, da ne pride do kakih nepotrebnih sporov, ki morejo splošnemu napredku le škodovati. Pri volitvah društvenih odbornikov pa naj se društva ravnajo po določbah točke 378, kjer .je navedeno, kdo more kvalificirati za društvenega uradnika. Pravil^, ki so v veljavi, je sprejela 16. redna konvencija, ki je najvišja oblast v organizaciji, in so enako obvezna za glavne odbornike, za društva in posamezne člane. VSAK PO SVOJE (Nadaljevanje s 1. strani) tem primeru tudi prestopek obtoženca ni bil vreden dosti več. Svet je v vseh časih produciral lažnivce večjega ali manjšega kalibra. V vseh časih znane zgodovine pa ni rodil večjih in bolj nesramno strupenih lažnivcev kot so današnji naciji s Hitlerjem na čelu. Po mnenju nekaterih bi mogel večje lažnivce producirati le kak planet, katerega ozračje vsebuje neprimerno več žvepla kot zemeljsko. * V Charlestonu, N. H., je poštni klerk pogrešil svoj žepni nož in je sodil, da ga je nevedoma odposlal v eni izmed 14 poštnih vreč, ki so bile odpremljene v različna mesta. Pisal je na vseh 14 poštnih uradov in z obratno pošto je dobil nazaj 16 žepnih nožev. Še so pošteni ljudje na svetu. * Vsak živ človek je podvržen zmotam in vsi ga od časa do časa lomimo do danih zmožnostih in prilikah. V javnosti kaj takega seveda neradi priznamo, dasi bi bilo dobro in izobraževalno. Zase vem, da ga včasih polomim tako idealno, da bi si z navdušenjem dal kapitalno brco, če bi mogel doseči strategič-no pozicijo, kamor brce spada«-jo. Pa nam je narava namestila naša kopita tako, da zasluženega cilja ne dosežejo. Nanava nam je res dobra. * Iz Indo-Kine poročajo, da so lovci divjih zveri v skoro nedostopnih džunglah ujeli opico z višnjevim obrazom. Znanstveniki pravijo, da je tisto edina znana opica na svetu, ki ima višnjev obraz. Morda je, morda ni. Počakajmo, da se srečata Hitler in prava ruska zima. * V Louisvillu, Kentucky, imajo mule, ki »e razumejo na postave. Nedavno se je zgodilo, da je Franklin Bruce zaspal na vozu, v katerega je bila vprežena legalno navdahnjena mula. Spati na aktivnem vozilu je za voznika protipostavno, zato ga je mula zapeljala naravnost pred policijsko postajo in je tam obstala. Nadaljna prosekucija zaspanega grešnika je pripadla policistom. * i Zvezdoslovci pravijo, da je v rimski cesti, ki se vleče preko neba, na stotine milijonov sonc, katerih mnoga so večja kot je naše sonce, in da imajo nekatera teh sonc tudi planete kot je naša zemlja. Na podlagi tega sklepajo, da na tistih planetih tudi živijo ljudje, ki pa so mnogo bolj civilizirani kot mi. Well, če niso, nas ni treba seznanjati z njimi! ' * Moška moda določa, da morajo biti hlačnice spodaj privihane, pa če hodimo po blatu in rosi ali ne. Ta moda se je pred desetletji razširila iz Anglije po vsem svetu, tudi v Italijo. Zadnje čase pa je duče, nominalni vladar Italije, hudo jezen na Angleže, ker tako objestno prevračajo njegove barke in čolne tam ok,rog Sicilije, in se je znesel nad angleško modo: Pravoverni Italijani ne smejo več nositi zavihanih hlač! To je pravilno-. Ali ni dovolj, da Italijani zaradi drznosti angleških mornarjev že dolge mesece nosijo zavihane nosove! * Neki clevelandski rojak, ki se je šele nedavno oženil, je naročil od tvrdke Montgomery Ward v Chicagu nekaj zimskih odej. j Mladi mož pametno sodi, da sama ljubezen ne bo zadostovala, če bo zima huda. Ko je zavitek dobil, se mu je zdel čudno tanek in težak, in skoro vznak ga je vrglo, ko je zavitek odprl in našel tam pravo žično mrežo, tako redko pleteno, da ne bi držala niti muh in komarjev, kaj šele clevelandsko zimo. In s tem naj \ se odeva, ko bodo preko jezera Erie prižvižgali v Cleveland sneženi viharji! Ko je nekoliko k sebi prišel, je poklical k rapor-tu tristo mišjih duš in jim stavil vrsto pertinentnih Vprašanj: “Ali so v Chicagu sami osli? Ali ne znajo čitati? Ali se norčujejo iz mladoporočenca? Ali mislijo, da je Cleveland v tropskem pasu, kjer zadostuje žična mreža za odejo?” Mišje duše niso nič odgovorile, zato sem jaz skušal potolažiti razjarjenega rojaka. Poklical sem na pomoč poezije našega pesnika Otona Župančiča in sem mu iz istih citiral sledečo nagajivko: “Čepel je cigan božični čas ves gol, le z mrežo pokrit, mimo njega hodili so ljudje, in vsak je bil v kožuh zavit. “Ta cigan je bil velik humorist, kot malo je takih pri nas; skozi luknjico prst je potikal ven m se stresal: Hu — zunaj je mraz!” A. J. T SPLOŠNI TEDENSKI PREGLED (Nadaljevanje s 1. strani) je neka nemška vojna ladja potopila jugoslovanski tovorni parnik Olga Topic. V Sredozemskem morju so angleške vojne ladje pretekli teden potopile štiri ladje osišča in eno podmornico. KONEC PRIZANAŠANJA Francoska lutkarska vlada v Vichyu je končno pristala v Hitlerjevo zahtevo in upokojila generala Weyganda, poveljnika francoske armade v Afriki. Weygand je bil sicer lojalen Petainu, toda je bil proti sodelovanju s Hitlerjem. Ameriška vlada, ki je do zadnjega časa pošiljala nekaj živil in medicin v neokupirano Francijo in v francosko Afriko, je takoj izjavila, da bodo take pošiljke ustavljene toliko časa, dokler se situacija v Franciji, ne razčisti. Ako se je francoska vlada popolnoma podvrgla zahtevam Hitlerja^ bo vsako nadaljno sodelovanje med ameriško in francosko vlado onemogočeno. Ameriška rhornarica bo po vsej priliki tudi nekoliko strožje zastra-žila francoska posestva na ameriški strani Atlantika. in s tanki ter letali dobro preskrbljeno vojsko v severni Afriki in da z bojevniki na suhem sodeluje tudi angleška vojna mornarica. Na ruski fronti se zdi, da so Nemci podvzeli zadnji poskus pred resno rusko žimo, da zavzamejo Moskvo in nekatere druge važne postojanke. Ostri boji se vrše vse od Leningrada do Krima in Kavkaza. Branilci Leningrada se dobro držijo, na fronti pred Moskvo pa so se Rusi morali na nekaterih točkah nekoliko umakniti nazaj. Kljub temu se zdi, da so Nemci na naj-bližji točki oddaljeni še 50 milj od Moskve. Na Krimu so se Rusi umaknili iz mesta Kerč na kavkaško obalo. Važno mesto Rostov ob Donu, trdijo Nemci, da so zavzeli, medtem ko Rusi poročajo, da se boji za Rostov še vedno vrše na mestnih ulicah. Poroča se, da so Nemci vrgli v sedanjo ofenzivo na ruski fronti vso vojaško silo, ki so jo mogli organizirati. PROMETNA LETALSKA POSTAJA (Nadaljevanje s 1. strani) važno letalsko križišče, kajti od tam je najkrajša pot iz Severne Amerike do važnih središč Evrope. Razume se, da se bo za polete preko Atlantika rabila tudi črta preko Bermude in Azorov, toda Newfoundland bb skoro gotovo obdržal svojo letalsko važnost. Razlika bo le v tem, da bo letališče modernizirano in da bo prevladoval trgovinski in potniški značaj letališča, mesto vojaškega. NACIJSKO ČASOPISJE 5 Iz Finske s$ poroča, da bo v tamkajšnji nacijsko-finski ted-i nik Kansallis-sosialisti pričel iz-- hajati dnevno. To dokazujeta , se Finska bolj in bolj pogreza i pod peto nemških nacijev. V treh naj večjih državah republike Brazilije je bila prepovedana . cirkulacija nemškega časopisja . iz inozemstva. V nekaterih de-i lih Brazilije živi mnogo prise-! ljenih Nemcev, med katerimi . vrši strupeno p r otiameriško . propagando časopisje iz Nem-. čije. SPORAZUM Z MEHIKO i Med Zedinjenimi državami in : Mehiko je po dolgih pogajanjih prišlo do sporazuma glede svo-i ječasnih zaplemb ameriške last- ■ nine v Mehiki, namreč oljnih in drugih posestev. Mehika bo v obrokih plačalsi neko določeno ■ vsoto za zaplenjena posestva, od strani Zedinjenih držav pa bo j dobila .razne koncesije z ozirom na trgovino in posojila. Dobro sosedsko razpoloženje v Mehiki je za vlado Zedinjenih držav ! posebno v sedanjih časih velikega pomena, zato je Mehika zbarantala dobro kupčijo. VOJNA SITUACIJA Angleži so se končno zganili in pričeli z dolgo pričakovano ofenzivo v Afriki. V prvem zaletu so pognali Nemce in Italijane kakih sto milj nazaj. Poroča se, da imajo Angleži močno VAŽNOST KROMPIRJA ZA PREHRANO AMERIŠKA BRATSKA ZVEZA Ustanovljena 18. julija 1898 GLAVNI URAD: ELY, MINNESOTA GLAVNI ODBOR IZVRŠEVALNI ODSEK: Predsednik: J. N. Rogelj 6208 Schade Ave., Cleveland ^ 1. podpredsednik: Frank Okoren ............ 4759 Pearl St., fr 2. podpredsednik: P. J. Oblock RD No. 1, Box 506, Turtle ^ 3. podpredsednik: Joseph Kovach ......... 342 E. Sheridan st^Sto,5 4. podpredsednik: Anton Krapenc 1636 W. 21st Place, on ^ 5. podpredsednik: Joseph Sneler .....5237 Carnegie Ave., Pitt*sdu C. podpredsednica: Mary Predovich .......... 2300 Yew St., BU • ^ Tajnik: Anton Zbašnik ........................... APU Bldg., ^ Pomožni tajnik: Frank Tomsich, Jr.................. AFU Bldg., : Blagajnik: Louis Champa .................................- '“fV-.-jj, Vrhovni zdravnik: Dr. F. J. Arch ...... 618 Chestnut St., Pitts'j Urednik-upravnik glasila: A. J. Terbovec.„6233 St. Clair Ave., 0« NADZORNI ODSEK: M I Predsednik: John Kumse..................... 1735 E. 33rd St., k°r_^t jj; | 1. nadzornik: F. E. Vranichar............. 1312 N. Center St-, ^ 2. nadzornik: Matt Anzelc ..........................Box 12, Auro >,pd ' 3. nadzornik: Andrew Milavec, Jr............... Box 31, Meadow.hurg&,^ 4. nadzornik: F. J. Kress...................218—57th St., Pit»u s | FINANČNI ODSEK: Ui E J. N. Rogelj............................. 6208 Schade Ave., Clevete^'^ j Anton Zbašnik, tajnik.............................. AFU Bldg., * g# John Kumše_________________________________ 1735 E. 33rd St., Lor* .jjt.JJ ^ Frank E. Vranichar.........................1312 N. Center St., Andrew Milavec, Jr. ..........................Box 31, Meadow a fc GLAVNI POROTNI ODBOR: ^ fail Predsednik: Anton Okolish __________ 1078 Liberty Ave., Barber«®,p,; D 1. porotnik: Frank Mikec ________________________ Box 46, Sw*])## 2. porotnica: Rose Svetich_______________________________ 3. porotnik: Steve Mauser.................... 4627 Logan St., : 4. porotnik: Ignac Zajc ............. 683 Onderdonk Ave., Broo j NAGRADE V GOTOVINI J* ZA NOVOPRIDOBLJENE ČLANE ODRASLEGAJ*j ^ DINS KEG A ODDELKA DAJE AMERIŠKA BRAT S* ZA NAGRADE V GOTOVINI. ^ Za novo pridobi j ene člane odraslega oddelka so P1 L Iji deležni sledečih nagrad: ^ Rij za člana, ki se zavaruje za $250.00 smrtnine, $12° ^ za člana, ki se zavaruje za $500.00 smrtnine, $2-00 ^ ^ za člana, ki se zavaruje za $1,000.00 smrtnine, ^ ■“ za člana, ki se zavaruje za $1,500.00 smrtnine, $5-0" m ^ za člana, ki se zavaruje za $2,000.00 smrtnine, $& za člana, ki se zavaruje za $3,000.00 smrtnine, $8-0 % Za novopridobljene člane mladinskega oddelka P° • % lagatelji deležni sledečih nagrad: 1 Mlii za člana načrta “JA” — $0.50; Nj za člana načrta “JB” — $2.00; za člana načrta “JC,” s $500.00 zavarovalnine—$2v za člana načrta “JC,” s $1,000.00 zavarovalnine’ ' za člana načrta “JD” z $250.00 zavarovalnine— za člana načrta “JD” s $500.00 zavarovalnine—$2.0 > za člana načrta “JD” s $1,000.00 zavarovalnine—-$*^ Vse te nagrade so izplačljive šele potem, ko so b člane plačani trije mesečni asesmenti. (Nadaljevanje s 1. strani) gliji, Nemčiji, Italiji in nekate-' rih drugih državah, ki jih je ' okupirala Nferričija, so preorali razna igrišča in pašnike in jih obsadili s krompirjem. V mnogih mestih so se morale cvetlice ; umakniti z lepotičnih gred in 1 njihova mesta je zavzel plebej-' ski krompir. Cvetlice so luksus, krompir je pa važno živilo. In 1 končno je tudi krompirjeva rastlina prijetna za oko, posebno kadar cvete. ZDRAVSTVENE ZADEVE (Nadaljevanje s 1. strani) postojanke po vseh delih dežele in je drage volje na razpolago i za vse tozadevne informacije, ki ■ bi jih kdo želel. Ameriški odgovor diktatorjem je proglašenje vojne pripravljenosti. Kupujte obramb-no-varčevalne bonde in znam-kč in gradite našo obrambo. Razsodbe gl. porotnega odbora A. B. Z. 9-393. Tožba sobrata Antona Ge-shel-a, člana društva št. 9 A. B. Z. v Calumetu, Michigan, proti glavnemu odboru naše Zveze. V tožbi se trdi, da je glavni odbor kršil pravila, ker da je na svoji letni seji (1941) sprejel dodatke k našim pravilom, za kar ni imel pravice, ker take pravice ima le konvencija i (točka 9-a) in pa članstvo potom splošnega glasovanja (to-i čka 65). Tožnik zahteva, da naj glavni porotni odbor, prej po tožniku imenovane dodatke k pravilom razveljavi. Glavni odbor zanika resničnost trditev, tožnika, češ, glavni odbor ni naredil niti sprejel nikakih dodatkov k pravilom; in ono, kaj; imenuje tožnik dodatke, je le tolmačenje pravil, narejeno v smislu določb točke 69. Glavni odbor nadalje poroča, da je rešil, kar ni bilo rešenega na zadnji konvenciji, to je, kar se tiče' re .M: ruarja 1941 in na^ a podpore iz dobrodelni J in sicer po $5.00 na 111 J « čka 358). Tako podP0 $ M zivnik ni hotel spreJe . ^ urad je odklonil zaht^ ^ I nika, opirajoč se na * ^ mačenje pcavil p° %'. ^ K “Članom, ki so zh°^e ^ fr j januarjem 1941, ko s° ^ i pravila bila v ve^a^ f . bili ob nastopu tega e ^ , Ej še vedno na bolnih1 y . plača bolniško V°^° prt *j,' slu starih pravil irt ^ lestvici. Ako se je °tj/* tako dolgo raztegnil3’^ jti' ^ jeli šest mesecev ce*° jj/ V’ mesecev polovične j eno in isto bolezen, P° ^ bolniška podpora 24 ji ^ ustavi, dovoli se ^ 5L' delno podporo, ki je' ^ j O novih pravilih, za ^ doklfer ne postanejo J . • lificirani za bolnišk® J ^ toda ne več, kot je Pr ^ 9 ^ pravilih, in pod P°^°L ls<> ' v dobrodelnem skla r vani.” igfii' M Ker je že bila izP ^ ^ % Ipora prizivniku v 8**, j A cen ja pravil po gl- 0 .je n vM se je ista hotela na .E] vati po prej rečeti^^i It; nju, in ker je v slT1’ f h pravil tako tolmače11^, jp. % no in ostane v velj2^ ^l| hodnje konvencija jv . I)l. porotnemu odboru 11 ne dajejo pravice «e je- , c-t bi sodil, da li je toln1-1 ^ ■ ^•ilno ali ne praviln0; v jd gel gl. porotni odb°[0ii/ ^ devi ozirati le na ^ in je razsodil, da je j„ i ^ ra pravilho izplačan*1 ^ ^ je nadaljna podp01^]^ ifj ' pravilno in da se nlUvjCa,'j \ ni zgodila nobena kr1 J ^ ni ugodilo, njegovi ^ omenjeni zahtevi. Anton Okolishi u > kec, Rose Sv^1 „ f > Mauser, Ignac 2 ' J niki ABZ. ' 'ijfi bolniške podpore članom, kateri so bolehali pred in ob času, ko so stopila v veljavo nova pravila. (1. januarja 1941). Tolmačil in rešil je nadalje glede podpor članom, ki so stari nad 70 let in kar se tiče porodne nagrade članicam, kar vse je bilo priobčeno v Novi Dobi. Tako pravico daje glavnemu odboru točka 63. Glavni odbor zahteva, da se tožba ovrže. Glavni porotni odbor, kot vidno iz pravil, rešuje vse zadeve le na podlagi pravil. Tolmačenje pravil in ono kar je rešeno po glaynemu odboru, ako se vse to in tako tiče pravil, pa je, kot vidno iz točke 69 postavno in veljavno do prihodnjo konvencije. Vidno je torej, da tolmačenje, potem ko je isto objavljeno, postane obvezno za vse članstvo in seveda tudi za glavni porotni odbor. Ozirajoč se na predstoječe fakte, se jtožba tem potom ovrže, ker glavni porotni odbor nima jurisdikcije, da bi sodil, cja li so prej omenjeni sklepi glavnega odbora, tikajoči se naših pravil, pravilni ali nepravilni. 1 Anton Okolish, Frank Mi-1 kec, Rose Svetich, Steve Mauser, Ignac Zajc, porotniki ABZ. 9-395. ✓ 1 Priziv sobrata 'Xntona Ge-shel-a, člana društva št. 9, v Calumetu, Michigan, v katerem trdi, da se mu je zgodita krivica, ker mu je bila ustavljena ; bolniška podpora dne 4. febru- , arja 1941. Prizivnik je zbolel \ dne 4. februarja 1940. Celotno i podporo je prejel in ravno tako i tudi polovično po pravilih iz le- i ta 194(^. Zahteva, da se mu podpora od dne 4. februarja 1941 ] in naprej plačuje v smislu pra- i vil, katera so stopila v veljavo i dne 1. januarja 1941, to je, po c en dolar na dan. V smislu tolmačenja pravil po gl. odboru na letni seji (1941) pa je ta pri-j zivnik upravičen od dne 4. feb-i united »tatis §wiNca ONDg *»•*»» ■ ENGLISH SECTION Of V 0lt»c,dl °r9*n w o i the American Fraternal Union. AMPLIFYING THE VOICE OF THE ENGLISH SPEAKING MEMBERS Athletic Supervisors Coo Peration of individual lodges and members is StaQotf /he success of any national fraternal sports 0^ Un'°n' booking back on the calendar year, we find & the \Tar n ^as successfully sponsored three big events— & OliiQ aptt3^ and Tenpin Tournaments and the of fjn ^ Softball tournament. Success was the result ,fl ev ^0Un£ men been present to participate in these p ^ted Sweater success would undoubtedly have 1 ^ • ficil' their 0JVeen .^hese headliner events, lodges sponsored ** k*hire m SOC*a^ anc^ interlodge athletic events. Not one f*i Ndab^an'0(^ ^ese exce^ent promotions. This is com- $ * s°0Utj?°k of activity during the next year, 1942, is s* f'11irni}lQ.av?lable. Condition of our world today; the ^ 5ffect ou . ee^s °f industry in National Defense, may fte getl r Pr°gram in various unforseen ways. However, events 3 . thought is that we continue to sponsor various ,lll Nbers an^ Prove beneficial to the jf an^ the good name of our American Fraternal LoH ^ Sin?, ges are therefore reminded that at their annual December, they elect an athletic supervisor ^ % a lQdge. He will be the intermediary between the A S«v office of the athletic commissioner, par- / if&ain ^n ^ comes to making arrangements for ff: L Wh S 0r .°tber various interlodge promotions. f1 ^este u Sections are completed, lodge secretaries are jf- iervisnl ? submit the name and address of the elected f ,% p to the office of the Athletic Commisioner, j ■ list' -ii ' avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. Completion of : Wiclj wTi form a link of active members and lodges ^a] J}[ easier facilitate handling various sports and i^terprises. of athletic supervisor, though not in- f;r ^ the lodge roster in the by-laws of the society, tli? i! °riginally to form this link which would is«'6 AFU Sports Program with the athletic > al°jlcrr filling in the final link between the Home : lodges. je°Peration of evefy athletic supervisor with the ds °mmissi°ner and the Home Office will do a lot success£uj negotiations for various enterprises J‘ contribute to further success for the individual ^J^the American Fraternal Union. *istmas Party Slated P^o. 138 for Juveniles; ®erybody Invited p ------- N ar a" — That’s right! j W* a member of Lodge to’ y°U ai^ cordially in-attend our T.nHirp i 1%% party °n the 20th of « *1the Anton Kova- > l/'Vou ,ville to our Party last P tv Md i reraember that it j Sn. g.j! the Polish hall ir * ^ ^ 40o 0Vacic’s place i i up the Wm- * V I’m l y from the Polish ^ lsttSbleffnHy0U WOn,t have f- at stn ndlne it—so don’t |(f ^(tht ^ y°u -*-rQIn coming. X?*** Be Present l^> err- a visit fr°m me in on a i W0*1 everv Would have a 14 ^OT TJ.^venile member. V GOnn THEY J HtS! °°D BOYS AND . °ust $\^TiThQV’ ail y°» 4 \ ,!Ceive J K°od yoi ^ ^veK.f c°Urso 106 pro3:'1t from V ^>uSy kn«w San.a is ■«0 +„ an as he must de- I Nlo\asked ^ f°lks, too. ’St ^ Dinoi what time tK °0rrie ar.^« »<■ ^ ^ least S as as P°s- 1‘e! ' evei-y minute he Is *ine Music °r 0Ur dancing pleas- L LODGE NO. 114 MEETS DEC. 21 Ely, Minn. — Members of Lodge 114, AFU, of Ely, Minn., please be informed that our December meeting is to be held Sunday, Dec. 21 at 10 a. m., in the Jugoslav National Home. At this meeting you will select the officers of your lodge for the ensuing year. You are urged to attend so that you might select the officers that will best manage your lodge’s fraternal, social, and athletic affairs. It might interest the members of AFU, that Lodge 114 is the first lodge of this organization to form a bowling team and enter same into a Commercial league. Mr. Joseph Kalsich was selected to manage the team. More on this later. I wish to again remind the members to attend the meeting Dec. 21st, 1941. Refreshments will be served. Joseph Milkovich, secretary, Lodge 114, AFU. White Valley Takes Export for 2 Games in Pa. Encounter White Valley, Pa. — A lively bowling encounter between Lodge 116 of White Valley and Lodge 57, Export was played Sunday, Nov. 16, with the bowlers from the valley taking two games from Lodge 57, Export. Bro. John Korce is manager of the White Valley team. Fisher, Kastelic, and Korche led the onslaught for the White Valley pinsters; while Posic, Drnjevich, and Supancic rolled high for Export’s 57. Box score: Export, Lodge 57, AFU. Supancic ............ 91 84 125 Stipitich ...........101 70 103 Bele ................ 88 77 96 Posic ...............108 107 169 Martincich .......... 64 92 93 Drnjevich ...........117 107 139 569 537 725 * White Valley, Lodge 116, AFU. Korche ............. 96 99 116 Kastelic ............104 162 123 Primožič ............ 95 71 62 Havronick ........... 86 117 81 Gordenc ............. 98 73 105 Fisher ..............153 131 137 632 653 624 At this time, I would also like to notify members the annual meeting of the lodge at which officers will be elected for 1942, will be held Sunday, Dec. 21. Everyone is urged to attend as this is the important annual meeting. Jurij Previc secretary, Lodge 116, AFU. OUR FRIENDS LODGE NO. 227 Greensboro, Pa. — The “Our Friends,” lodge No. 227, AFU, of Greensboro, Pa., wishes to announce that the final meeting of the year will take place Dec. 14 at 2 p. m., and all the members are urged to attend. Election of officers and various business transactions will take place. What?—Annual meeting. When?—Dec. 14, 1941, at 2 p. m. Where?—At the home of the lodge president, Bro. Joseph Elnikor Jr., Hillman. Frank Nickler; secretary, Lodge 227, AFU. Combined AFU lodges of Chicago are sponsoring a Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 20 for members of their juvenile departments.. * * Christmas Eve., Dec. 24th, the Slovene National Home in Sharon, Pa., will be the scene of a Christmas party, net proceeds of which will be given to the Jugoslav Relief Fund, Slovene Section. * * 40th Anniversary of Lodge 26, AFU, Pittsburgh, Pa., will be commemorated Sunday, Dec. 28th with appropriate banquet and dance. Same day the Pennsylvania Federation of AEU lodges will conductits session. * * Slovene National Congress sessions have ben called Feb. 12, 1942 in Chicago, 111. # * “Slavonic Bulletina weekly published in English language in New York, and is circulated throughout the nation, carried in its issue of Nov. 12, a picture and story of Cleveland’s new mayor, Frank J. Lausche. The publication costs $2.00 per year and can be ordered from the following address: Slavonic Pres, P. O. Box 114, New York, N. Y. * * Visitors at the Nova Doba offices recently were: Mike Bahor, secretary of Lodge 144, (Continued on page 7) Attendance at Annual Meeting Stressed by No. 185 Claridge Mews ure will be furnished by Fritz Rozina. Yes sir! He certainly knows how to play those good old Slovenian polkas. It’s a bet that once you hear those polkas, you’ll start dancing without even knowing it! Yes, and he plays other tunes besides polkas so plan to come! If you polka, jitterbug, or do any other kind of swinagroo, we are sure , you will have a swell time. DON’T WORRY ABOUT PAYING ADMISSION FOR DANCING! As I said before, this Is a real party and the dancing is 1 free! ^ Gifts for Youngsters A gift for the youngsters— • dancing for us all—what else , could be expect? Make up your mind right now to visit us on the 20th of December, and have a 1 jolly good time with your lodge 1 brothers and sisters. . I’ve made up my mind to at-. tend, and I hope it will be a red letter date for EVERY mem-. ber of Lodge 138, AFU. I may • also add that if you aren’t there, i you’won’t receive a gift. '■ Your scribe, Rose J. Kuznik, | Lodge 138, AFU i — - In Sharon, Pa., Dec. 24, a 5 Christmas party will be held in the Slovene National Home. Funds derived will go for Yu-- goslav Relief, Slovene Section. Claridge, Pa. — This town has once again started up its most popular winter sport (bowling). Claridge has been one of the fortunate small towns that can boast of up-to-date, well equipped bowling alleys. Speaking about bowling we have two leagues organized (a women’s and a men’s league). The AFU, Lodge 40, of Claridge has entered a team in each league. Have Splendid Record Our lodge teams have copped the championships in both leagues last bowling season. Each team received a nice bowling trophy and also medals for each bowler. This year our team has had a rather poor start due to the fact that our men have had to work on different shifts and could not manage to get all together, but we have to manage to overcome that obstacle and are once again putting our full strength on the alleys. Am now looking for a steady climb to the top. Eleven months of the year 1941 have passed by and our lodge has plugged along in fine fashion. We have had new members join our fraternal order and our old members have been paying their dues in good style. -Annual Meeting Now the last month of the year has come by and it is time that we think of electing leaders who will once again lead the way during the year 1942. All members are requested to attend the next regular meeting during which time we shall elect the new officers for the year to follow (1942). Don’t forget the meeting time, 10:00 a. m., Sunday, Dec. 14th, at the Slovenian National Home, Claridge, Pa. Athletic Supervisor Nick Yakovich „ Lodge 40, AFU. St. Michael, Pa. — Members who attended the last meeting of Lodge 185, AFU held Nov. 9, decided that all members should attend the December meeting. As this will be the last meeting of the year, the election of new 1942 officers will take place along with other business usually transacted at the annual session. DUE TO THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS MEETING, MEMBERS DECIDED THAT ALL WHO DO NOT ATTEND WILL BE ASSESSED 25c—TWENTY-FIVE CENTS—. The time and place for the next meeting is: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14TH, AT THE W. E. S. CLUBHOUSE BEGINNING AT 2 P. M. Thank you, F. Hočevar, secretary, Lodge 185, AFU. LODGE NO. 28 ANNUAL MEETING Kemmerer, Wyo. —- Annual meeting of Lodge 28, AFU, will be held Sunday, December 21st. In addition to electing officers for 1942, members will also consider important matters relative to governing the lodge for the future year. This will all be accomplished ably, and in goodwill if majority of members attend the meeting. During the year lodge officers are sometimes criticized unjustly. These matters can be ironed out at the annual meeting. The kind of officers we elect will decide our progress during the ensuing year. Therefore, everyone should attend the annual meeting Sunday, Dec. 21. At this time I wish to extend Christmas and New Year’s greetings to all supreme officers and members of the American Fraternal Union. Frank Krusich, secretary Lodge 28, AFU. ONWARD BETSY ROSS! =Dorothy Rossa, Lodge 186, AFU~ Lodge 130, Notice! De Pue, 111. — All members of Lodge 130, AFU are hereby notified to attend in full numbers the next meeting which will take place Sunday, Dec. 7 at 10 a. m., at the regular quarters As this is the final meeting of the year at which 'new officers will be elected for 1942, it is important for each and every member that they attend this session. All members who do not attend, unless ill or because of work, will be dealt with according to provisions in the bylaws. Ignac Benkse, secretary, Lodge 130, AFU. Santa Claus will be present at the Anton Kovacic place Dec. 10 where Lodge 138 of Export, Pa., plans a Christmas party for its juvenile members. * * A five-act coniedy and a dance will feature entertainment planned by Chicago AFU lodges at the School Hall, . Cermak Road and Wolcott St., Jan. 11, 1942. Jury—A body of 12 men selected to decide which side has the better lawyer.—Lampoon. —Fraternal Monitor. Cleveland, O. — Once again —it’s history. The 14th anniversary dance of Betsy Ross is now a past event. We were glad to see the group from Barberton arrive at the dance. The smiling John Opeka and his wife Molly are always welcomed guests at a B. R. Dance. And of couse, we’re always glad to have Miss Barberton, Marge Okolish with us. Others from Barberton who attended were Judy and Mary Jeanne Misich and Julia Sluger. We’re glad you could come, girls, and we hope to see you again soon. In fact we’ll probably be seeing you all this Saturday at the Barberton Buckeye’s dance. Several carloads of B. R.’s are planning to attend that dance in Barberton this Saturday and so we’ll be looking for you all there. The Napredek Cavaliers of bowling fame were represented in full force. Incidentally we found out that Frank Chukayne is still wondering why a certain St. John’s girl won’t dance with him. To all the lodges who were represented and to all our other friends, we thank you for attending and hope you all had a grand time. Thanks are also given to Frank Urbanic, Stanley and Marven Rossa for helping the B. R. entertainment committee decorate the hall for the dance. We appreciated it, boys, and some day we hope to return the favor. Blackie Krall, Ike and Ed Kocin, and J. P. Morgan, were on the committee which did a very good job of making that enormous American Flag which was used as a background for the orchestra. Their job as far as the lights were concerned was amply complimented by a great many on the night of the dance. At this time we would also like to give our most sincere thanks to Jean and Bill Sitter for their help. Bill did a grand job on those souvenir booklets and we certainly appreciated it. Right now we are ready to give the most excellent references possible for Betsy Ross’ unique chefs. Business certainly boomed in the kitchen the night of the dance. Ivan Rožance and Mike Krall proved that they could get around tops in a kitchen. When it comes to making a Dagwood Special, there’s none can beat the kind that Ivan makes. Incidentally we’ll keep on reminding Mike Krall that he promised the B. R.’s a homemade apple pie for our next monthly meeting. And his wife, Catherine, admits that he certainly knows how to bake. Louise Zupon and John Quinn, Mr. and Mrs. Kovitch, Joe Kozar, Charles Zele, Eugene March, Catherine Krall, and Pauline Strnisha are extended (Continued on page rr> George Washington’s Set for Annual Meeting Dec. 16 JBy Little Stan Cleveland, O. — Third Tuesday in December—the 16th— at 8 p. m., English Speaking Lodge, George jy Washing ton, No. 180, AFU, will conduct its annual mee ting at 6011 Bonna Avenue. It will mark the revival of activity enjoyed by this famous lodge for many years. All members who drifted away from popular activity during the past several years are urged to turnout to plan for an impressive comeback ! Let’s start- the New Year with a bang! * Many new faces will mark the line-up when the G-W’s meet to renew acquaintances. It seems | that so many former Minnesotans who have trekked to Cleveland have transferred from their j home lodges to Cleveland units. G-W’s boast a good share of these with many more expected to transfer. Among those who are members of G-W’s now, are former Minnesotans, Mr. and Mrs. Little Stan, who will also attend the annual session, v Winter social and bowling activity are in full swing. We were much impressed with the report of the success of Betsy Ross’ 14th Anniversary dance, and were very unhappy because unforeseen circumstances prevented our presence. Had resolved to attend—no matter what— (Continued on page 6) MARYTON’S CAFE WITHIN ONE GAME OF LEAGUE LEADERS Chicago, 111. — Following the leaders now by a single game, Maryton’s Cafe again eked out a two-game win to make the league-leading Zefran Morticians feels rather shaky in their top position. Maryton’s took the first game by only two pins, and the second by the scant margin of four pins. This was about all Wencel Dairy could stand for. With Joe Tabor’s 188 game the Dairy team managed to salvage the night-cap even though Bro. Anton Golenko tried to bribe the boys with his shower of drinks. Louis Zefran started off with a bang getting five strikes in a row, but that was all he could take, winding up with a 201. Must have been the effects of the turkey win, hey, Lou? After losing out last week, Zefran Morticians got back to winning ways by beating the Gottlieb Florists two games out of three. Starring for the Mor-ticians*“was Joe Oblak Jr. with his triple 144 games. Frankie Gottlieb got 496 while Cap’t Joe Zefran noised around with his 512. Joe Zefran is also leading the league with his average of 1175. Tony Kovacic was high for I the losers rolling 207 and total I of 523. Standings , W L Zefran Morticians ........ 12 9 Maryton Cafe ............. 11 10 Gottlieb Florists ........ 10 11 Wencel’s Dairy ............ 9 12 .»Louis Dolmovich Jr. Lodge 70, AFU, AMERICAN FRATERNAL UNION Founded July 18, 1898 HOME OFFICE: ELY, MINNESOTA SUPREME BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: President: J. N. Rogelj________________ 6208 Schade Ave., Cleveland, Ohio; 1st Vice-Pres’t: Frank Okoren______________ 4759 Pearl St., Denver, Colo.; 2nd Vice-Pres’t: P. J. Oblock RD No. 1, Box 506, Turtle Creek, Pa.; 8rd Vice-Pres’t: Joseph Kovach ........... 342 E. Sheridan St., Ely, Minn.; 4th Vice-Pres’t: Anton Krapenc ......... 1636 W. 21st Place, Chicago, 111.; 5th Vice-Pres’t: Joseph Sneler 5237 Carnegie Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.; 6th Vice-Pres’t: Mary Predovich __________ 2300 Yew St., Butte, Montana; Secretary: Anton Zbasnik_______________________AFU Bldg., Ely, Minnesota; Assistant Secretary: Frank Tomsich, Jr AFU Bldg., Ely, Minn.; Treasurer: Louis Champa ...............—...........—.... Ely, Minnesota; Medical Examiner: Dr. F. J. Arch 618 Chestnut St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Edltor-Mgr. of Off’l Organ: A. J. Terbovec.,6233 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, O. TRUSTEES: • President: John Kumse_______________________ 1735 E. 33rd St., Lorain, Ohio; 1st Trustee: F. E. Vranlchar________________1312 N. Center St., Joliet, 111.; 2nd Trustee: Matt Anzelc_______________________Box 12, Aurora, Minnesota; 3rd Trustee: Andrew Milavec, Jr._______________Box 31, Meadowlands, Pa.; 4th Trustee: F. J. Kress____________________218—57th St., Pittsburgh, Pa. FINANCE COMMITTEE J. N. Rogelj__________________________ 6208 Schade Ave., Cleveland, Ohio; Anton Zbasnik, Secretary__________________________AFU Bldg., Ely, Minn.; John Kumse________________________________ 1735 E. 33rd St., Lorain, Ohio; Frank E. Vranlchar ________________________1312 N. Center St., Joliet, 111.; Andrew Milavec, Jr.______________________________Box 31, Meadowlands, Pa. SUPREME JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Chairman: Anton Okolish_______________ 1078 Liberty Ave., Barberton, Ohio; 1st Judiciary: Frank Mikec________________________Box 46, Strabane, Pa.; 2nd Judiciary: Rose Svetich______________________________Ely, Minnesota; 3rd Judiciary: Steve Mauser_________________ 4627 Logan St., Denver, Colo. 4th Judiciary: Ignac Zajc----------- 683 Onderdonk Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Idle Chatter (Continuation) Midnite Skate -- Big Success Cleveland, O. — We had hoped that quite a few people would attend the Betsy Ross Midnite Skate, and we even kept our fingers crossed all week. But to say that we were amazed at that crowd that showed up at the Roller Bowl is putting it very mildly. It exceeded our maximum expectation for such an affair. Close to 200 people attended the Midnite Skate and from the comments we heard they all had a walloping good time. All evening long we heard remarks such as “What kind of a club is this ? Can anyone join?” And to those people* we’d like to say you’re welcome to become a Betsy Ross member. The requests for another similar affair were so numerous that Betsy Ross will sponsor another Midnite Skate in the very near future. We can’t begin to name all those people who joined in on the fun Saturday. Suffice it to say that every AFU Lodge besides numerous other organizations were extremely well represented. Likewise we can’t begin to name the list of people who paid homage to the floor that night. We’re pretty safe in saying that at least half the crowd was thoroughly initiated before the evening was half through. But we certainly have to hand our best crop of orchids to all those who fell but arose from the floor with that “Never-say-die” spirit. Listed along with these good sports were also all those persons who had never been on skates since the days of their childhood but were willing to take a chance and see what they could do on a pair of skates last Saturday. The High spots of the evening were so abundant that we’ll only recall to memory a few of the more vivid ones. We know all of you who were there have quite a collection of memories yourself, but here are ours; Crowd began arriving before the Skate even began; time and time again the remark: Are all these B. R. Skaters?... All the scribes well represented—saw Elsie Desmond but couldn’t keep track of all her skating partners; Betty Plevnik appearing as the Lady-in-the-red; say, Betty, we wonder if “Whispers” got you in the red.... The response of our own B. R. members was exceptionally good... Mr. and Mrs. Joe Struna proving quite versatile—skating or dancing, either is fun, eh?... By the way, I thought I was supposed to teach you a couple steps, Joe—but it seems you get along plenty OK on skates it took quite a while for Ham, Alice, and Toots Laurich to get up enough courage to get out on the floor but when they finally did, they had a roaring good time... a few people thought that bit about the free refreshments was just a decoy but those who stayed until the refreshments were really served were glad they did... the flash-camera double crossed its owner but Ivan Rožance came to the rescue with his camera —result: the Midnite Skate will have a place in a great many photo albums ... Stan Rossa and Mary Bratovich showing up the rest of the skaters when it cam6 to the moonlight waltz ... the quartet, composed of Eugene March, Eddie and Ike Kocin, and Frank Lisjak, singing the Betsy Ross song... incidentally Fox was able to get around much better on skates this time—could be he has been practicing... Flagovich enjoying that Slovenian waltz as much on skates as he does when dancing... by the way we’re sure that Sat. was the first time “Trzinka,” “Moja Dekla” and a few other Slovenian polkas were ever played in a roller rink ... The organist, Mary Huber, really cooperated by playing better than she has ever played according to the many steady Roller-Bowl skates Tony Kastelic forgetting he was on roller skates instead of ice skates took too many sharp curves and bingo—down he went —that was a nice clean-up job, Tony. ..^ We could keep right on talking about Midnite Skate —just the way a lot of people are still talking about it. fr’instance Andy Macek and several others while rubbing their stiff joints and sore knees are saying, "Oh, Boy! Oh! Boy! when is the next skating party going to be?*4 Well, boys, the date of the next Midnite Skate will be announced very shortly ... the demands and requests for another Midnite Skate are so great that we just can’t overlook them. Watch the paper for the date and then get set for the bestest time you’ve ever had at the SECOND BETSY ROSS MIDNITE SKATE. Dorothy Rossa, Lodge 186, AFU, Workers in factory, store and farm, together with their families, today own 88% of all life insurance policies in force, their share of ordinary, industrial and group policies or certifi cates being 117,000,000. —Fraternal Monitor. Mt. Rainer was clearly visible that night and the sight of it did something to you. Towering high above the Cascade skyline, its lofty cone silhouetted in the moonlight gave you a soul-stirring thrill. In the early days the Indians must have felt like that, for they named Rainier, “The Mountain that was God.” Mr. Rainier reaches skyward 14,408 feet above sea level. The topmost mile and a half is perpetually mantled in ice and snow. In the summer approximately 550 varieties of wildflow-ers bloom in its alpine meadows. Gee, "what a mountain—what a night! Wharfs That Bar? Well, John, I’m not forgetting you or that threat you made. You asked for it so don’t come around weeping on my shoulder. Let’s see, now. You’ve been keeping vigil for at least three weeks now and still no bear. It looks very much as if we will have to have jack-rabbit steak in place of bear at that elk dinner, we were promised! Even so, if you did “skunk” Moms and me at a few games of Pedro, we’ve still got the last laugh on you. You know, folks, while John and his pal Tommy were sitting in the apple tree, their mouths watering for luscious bear steak, the bear was munching apples beneath the very tree they sat in. Thinking it was a black heifer, (mind you that was their alibi) they didn’t shoot. This went on for about twenty minutes. Finally it dawned on them that maybe it was the bear. They investigated and much to their chagrin they discovered it was. Wow, what a barrage! Bullets blying in all directions. Thought war had surely come to our back door. Yes, the bear calmly walked away. And I still think you fell out of the tree, Johnny, else why all the mud on your pants? I think your mother should use that honey perscription—or may be glue would work better, Mrs. Mehe-lich! Coming back to Pedro—well the boys came in to get warmed up and after a good bit of razzing they challenged Mother and I to a few games. Sure, they took us! But after all, John, two defenseless women—nothing so very much to crow about. Well? Heh, Heh! Received a nice card from Agnes Segota a short while back. Don’t be too surprised if I take you up on that “invite.” Why don’t you write to Nova Doba again, Agnes? We all enjoyed reading your other articles. Let us have more publicity from Wash, lodges. I would like to see an article in Nova Doba at least once a month from each Wash. AFU lodge, but my first SOS goes out to Roslyn. So, how’s about it? And with the cold weather coming on, why not plan a sleigh ride or a trip to the ski bowl. Betcha, I wouldn’t take anymore tumbles than the rest of you. I haven’t skiis either but as a kid I used to use barrel staves. Maybe I cap still find some around! And I’m sure I could borrow somebody’s hay mow to practice in! Social Service workers make many observations and following are a few gleaned from their reports. Woman and house neat but bare. Couple breaking up home, friends helping. Milk needed for baby, and father is unable to supply it. Couple have been stripped. Now barely able to get along. Man aggressive — has nine children. — And so on. Nov. 27 is Thanksgiving Day. On this day if you can’t pay your bills, be thankful you are not one of your creditors. And on this day we do something Hitler would like to do—carve Turkey. Hope you all have a grand Thanksgiving Day—and lots and lots of things to be thankful for. — Just hope for the breast! It’s bye now. Mary G. Balint, Lodge No. 162, AFU. Let’s Not Be Caught Happing Johnnies Newscast the llh H, Duquesne University Orchestra on Thanksgiving Tour Director Matt L. Gouze leaves this week with his nationally famous Duquesne University Tamburitza Orchestra for a 14 day, 3000 mile tour of several midwestern cities. This year the Orchestra brings to its audiences an entirely new musical production. New music, new vivacious dances, mixed chorus singing and individual soloist offerings are all skillfully blended to form a complete evening’s entertainment. Novel lighting and scenic effects add to the Orchestra’s already picturesque setting. Featurfed again, among six soloists, is Gene Krhin, Slovene tenor from Chisholm, Minnesota. The tour schedule follows: THANKSGIVING TOUR SCHEDULE Dayton, Ohio—Nov. 27, YWCA Auditorium—8:15 p. m. Zeigler, 111.—Nov. 29th, Zeigler H. S. Auditorium—8:15 p. m. St. Louis, Mo—Nov. 30th, Municipal Auditorium (Opera House)—3:00 p. m. Kirksville, Mo.—Dec. 1st, Kirk Auditorium—8:00 p. m., Des Moines, Iowa—Dec. 2nd, St. Joseph Academy, 3200 Grand Ave.—8:00 p. m. So. St. Paul, Minn.—-Dec. 4th, So. St. Paul H. S. Auditorium—8:15 p. m. Kansas City, Kansas—Dec. 7th, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium —8:00 p. m. Whiting, Ind.—Dec. 8th, Community Center Auditorium—8:15 p. m. Defense f'vy tt/t Bond VylZj Q. Where I work there is no pay-roll allotment plan for the buying of Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps. How can I get one started? A. This depends on your position, and the kind of organization in which you are employed. Generally speaking, your imme diate superior would be the proper person to receive your suggestion that you would like to have a voluntary pay-roll allotment plan introduced. The firm’s bank can supply information about such a plan. Q. What simple and satisfactory way is provided for all of us to express our gratitude for being Americans? A. The means is the purchase of Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps—available to almost every man, woman, and child. Ownership of even a 10-cent Stamp carries the satisfaction of knowing you have helped the Nation to arm. Q. What denominations of Defense Savings Stamps are on sale at retail stores? A. Stores are concentrating on selling 10-cent and 25-cent Stamps, in order to get a maximum number of customers to participate in the Defense Savings Program. Many stores also carry 50-cent, $1, and $5 Stamps. Stamps of all denominations may be purchased at post offices. Note: To buy Defense Bonds and Stamps, go t° nearest post office, bank, or savings and Chicago, 111. — Believe me, I have a very good reason for saying those words, and I’ll tell you in just a minute what I mean by them. Every week on Thursday, when I go bowling, I’m just plain disgusted because there are always some girls who don’t show up. What’s the matter girls? Surely you won’t let the men get ahead of us in everything. They have four teams, while we can’t even make up two. You should come to watch them some Friday evening and see for yourself how they can knock those pins down, and they enjoy it too. I see no reason why we can’t do the same. We have more than enough of girls and women in our three lodges to make up at least four teams. Where is all the enthusiasm and interest. Come on girls! Let’s get together next Thursday. Don’t let anything detain you from joining our bowling league. If other organizations have bowling leagues, why shouldn’t we have them. After all we do belong to the best one in the U. S. A.! Christmas Party On December 20, 1941 the combined Chicago Lodges are giving a Christmas party for the Juvenile members. The program will start at 3:30 p. m. There will be gifts for all the Juveniles present, refreshments will be served and movies will be shown. All of you parents who have children in the Juvenile department, don’t forget to bring them to this party. I’m sure that they are going to enjoy seeing the Santa Claus, who is going to present them with a lovely gift. Play and Dance And another thing: — you probably already know that we are going to have a play and dance on January 11,1942 at the School Hall on Cermak Road and Wolcott St. Even though you already know this, it won’t hurt you to read it again, and to remember to come to this play, which is one of the best plays we ever had on the stage. It’s a comedy in five acts, which will keep you laughing most of the time. Perhaps you yourself have at one time or another played on the stage. If so, ttoen you know that it takes a lot of time and effort to learn big parts and to act them. The least you can do to show your aprpeciation, is to be present at this play which the players are trying so hard to learn to a perfection in order to give you a few happy hours in which you can forget your sorrows and your troubles. So, don’t forget January 11,1942 at 3 o’clock in the afternoon, and bring along your friends and relatives. You won’t be sorry We promise to give you a good time. Don’t be caught napping at home. Anna Krapenc Lodge 70, AFU By Florence Poznik, Lodge 11, AFU Cleveland, O. — Plans! And how! For when? Why for the year of 1942! A meeting was held Tuesday, November the 18th at Elsie Desmond’s house. Stan Zagorc Tony Baraga, jr., Chuck Clements, Betty Plevnik, Henry (Baker) Bokal, and myself were present to discuss the plans for the coming year. NEW YEAR’S PARTY will be held at a hall. There will be superb entertainment. It will be semi-formal. Now the girls can bring out those gowns and show the b. f. how lady-like we can be. It is to be a private affair between Betsy Ross and St. John’s. TOBOGGANING PARTY will be held the first week of February. The place is Highland Park. After the ride is over there will be a social at the Bridge Tavern. Who may come? — Only members of the two lodges. ICE SKATING PARTY will also be private for only St. John’s members. It will be held the first week in January. We have not settled upon the place. BARN DANCE is for everyone. It is to be a great affair. It will be held on the last Saturday of July which is the 25th. That popular Tony Malovasic and his Blue Jackets will play. PICNIC is going to be held in June for the younger members of St. John’s only. The meeting was then adjourned. Notice To Uncle Sam’s Recruits All lodge members in the American Fraternal Union are notified to send in addresses of those members who have been recruited in Uncle Sam’s Selective Service Army. Immediately after address of enrollee is sub mitted, the Nova Doba will be sent each week — anywhere in the country. Send in his address today. loan association; or write to the Treasurer of the United States, Washington, D. C. Also Stamps now are on sale at re tail stores. The meetings for tne »Uf, year will be on the sec«* Thursday of each month. »4, the meeting is adjourned® ^ cial will follow. We are w*1” all the younger members ty0, '3 thp come. f6' Was wondering whyjjbe J| ** Jackets never wear tnei ^ ets. How about it boys? ^ * & *iite The 29th of this mon** Blue Jackets are playing 0 ^ % affair which will be give < %;,y Kane, Pa. What do you W \ all get together and atten to dance. 1 Had a wonderful time ^ ^ Betsy Ross Anniversary , l Many people attended. 0 ^ them were Alice Laur1^ her husband . . . Stan W J who to me was enjoy111 ^ , self . . . Chuck Cle"iencaIJ #i0! Tony Baraga Jr. who ^ * little late but kept his P ^ . . . That cute girl of , , vaso’s ... Molly Le e p Betty Plevnik . . • Fran ^ pel whose birthday wa yi u same day. She said \ wonderful evening. ^ y ^ u. Happy Birthdays bringyalei0* ^ of joy to you .,. Zora . . . and many others. , ^ * 4, Reminder Our monthly meetinglS ^ r 21st of December at 9 *• ^ the Slovenian Hall on ^ Ave. So don’t forget y° bers, be there. LITTLE STAN'S ARTICLE (Continued from page 5) but that “what” was a real “what”—so what? ¥ Nevertheless, you all ought to read the “Onward Betsy Ross” column this week for an excellent example of fraternalistic promotion. Judging from the contents, this affair is really worth all the “stars” you can give it. * Back from dinner one day last week, bumped into our old Ely friend, Miss Frances Fink, a clerk in Zupancich’s meat and grocery store, who was with friends in Cleveland following an extended vacation visit in Washington D. C. and the large Eastern Metropolis. Here she was tripping merrily down the steps of the St. Clair Rec—as if she was right at home! For a brief moment it seemed as tho we had never left our hometown! * And most recently who should drop into the office but Eddie Kern, popular Gilbert athlete, a brother of Napredek’s Billy,: whose guide was Napredek’s Johnny Champa. Eddi/e augmented the large Gilbert delegation already here—Kat Zgonc, Yuhant, et al., and it looks like the establishment of a Minnesota city right in the heart of Cleveland! This is no exaggeration either! Count the heads and you’ve got more than the population of Gilbert and Bi-wabik right now! (Kat Zgonc will be drafted to run for Mayor of Mircleveo—which means Minnesota Iron Range in Cleveland, Ohio. Heh. Heh! We’ll make Matt Anzelc Jr., Commissioner.) Thanksgiving Day dinner Fra'n Perovshek and Mary Ker-ze and Mr. and Mrs. Little Stan in the Citadel. The belt is still to small! Heh Heh! My my! How these women can cook! Just think Christmas is only a few weeks away! Napredelc’s Pr°9r Cleveland, O. — Frl^t 21st, was Napredek N» ® E. 152nd Recreation, eaC^ 1 taking 3 games. THfe “Bums” captu _ games with the able a • given by Johnny Billy Kern. Johnny was ^ noise with a 214 certainly didn’t hurt * age. With Johnny a p-around, the Bums y&ej- % tough team to beat. gill* was the presence 0 ^ \ charming wife that S f Bum^ some luck, 3° A arourid again Bill. . w J* The “Cavaliers” against Ilirska Vila M ^ ^ even the score, a^teun(J, tj ! drubbed in the first ro J. % the boys played S°° ^ to. ^ and they are finally Jr -ty good start. Don’t be V if you see us up ther V soon. — In the cheering ^ for, Cavaliers were f/ and Mrs. Sterlekar, t ^ ful fans. jJj-L Watch the Naprede* * blast out in new bo^' ^ and ties soon. — ,w\t V thank the lodge f°r , v. St erous help in procU^ jfo, sport shirts. Also W ^ who assisted with the ^ ^ Congratulations to 0 » ^ lodge, Betsy Ross, on 'fc celebration of the l4t ^. % sary. The dance was by their many frienJelf V ing a group of NaPr ^ and girls. We liked ^ ^ makers’ theme song-were not a little thrill o j the AFU Saturday n1#^ A Although perhaps a ^, v Ui ly, we urge all our < 0 **l plan on attending ^ i meeting of the year, . v, s Friday of next month, ^ |n t|* Become interested in and have a voice i*1 ^ \ "j program for the neW For Napredek, ^ '!,, Frank Orazem, „ i^'1 and F. Sesek, J *L,9 " /f% Do your share i0. |if(y the American way taX$' in j. vest regularly in P® —- J Hy Ross Writes to Pvt. Ryavec p ■yjkk p' Ryavec, Rvance Company’ 8 K g ^*cle Sam outside ^know *tjw.’ , en as I sit here ^ W13 er> Pm shiver- iS a Pretty c°ld / ti3r.,gh We haven’t had * 4?speak of> vet it’s * We since Old Sol W, 0 shine. I’ve been be jn *?! ®uch colder it is tbe jjve aska and whether » vS " **t0 the cli- ‘eo! Sonv, *** ^ WoulH v0t t0° bUSy’ -1 go« t’om , be delighted to Vn: What kind of * °in§? Also how oe* VrfEskimos? There * * He „0the!- qu stions p Hjife to ask you—so •'' % louU Write> make it ! & that t* +er‘ ^ou Probably jti* %4 etsy Ross is well lii\ VJp?6 training • Joe Novak < ;l!iSs^inar in Camp eJ£it ^ aBd i en there’s Pat- Carnl.ailor Debenak in I S leftV ThiS week H Join the us ^ iSisses yo ana me Kt N& We're lookins * ''L'J?ethn when we can i# ^ again. Sciaf rfher busy up 14 ° dar is very % n ^ Anniversary fa went over \ J* a Very nice 1 °"ld bave heard - *e rest of the L new theme song, swell. I almost ‘ember that part of t Program forever. have ^ ;She’c= tt guess you gtf W ‘ Yarn’s wife and 1 ? N^Cmbers of the jej Sers- she should a#! A haii y ^oss- Before hat night she A ,:>nriVi“"s by heart- °Usehold " lth danger C? as the be-t $ k’1 too ' 0Use'heating ’ A 'v ny fail t0 VVS! !Checked by 2* clp heHeve that 'V C/?mg of the $4;.feeat SSUfficient- and Svs! s V tk *' 1 even of , ^ ^ I r even a k suf?ecia’iy is ■e J V eart t 6ring from 'C'is ov^°Uble-When 10 'C^lT?hauledinthe it? Should be an the heat- ‘V is aithe smoke- *5 moL be found *5 SČ 5LSre- »orne- 6 f l^int1 conceal k 'fjR °t>en °n*y llaV( A V C UKP *hen th. ’• h a! ls th hvo-J \ q’^jdlous gas IV VHo L kly detect a'lP“Ple a Vij. 0 Open win °°m have seri TAKE A TIP FROM “GONE WITH THE WIND” , “Gone With the Wind” has < begun its second round. j Last year, 25,000,000 persons , saw it. Yet the waiting lines today seem just as long as a . year ago. A survey shows that i 30% of those who have seen . the picture plan to see it again. The same story, over and oyer ' thousands of times, often to the same people. And Metro-Gold-1 wyn-Mayer isn’t changing a 5 word of it. M-G-M isn’t afraid 1 of boring the public; it isn’t cut-1 ting any of the scenes because the story has been “told too J often.” When a story “clicks,” it can -jbe retold again and again, i whether it’s “Gone With the 3 Wind” or the story of Fraternal - life insurance. —Fraternal Monitor. e .___________________ 0 ous consequences. No one should take this chance. If the furnace 3, is an old one, don t take chances t- with it. Have an expert go over it it. It is good insurance and well d worth the irivestment. It is just i- another case of: Think first i- and avoid that accident. Fighting 71st Johnnies By Elsie M. Desmond AFU, Detroit, Mich., his wife, Anna, daughter, Miss Margaret Bahor, and son Ernest Bahor, and Mrs. Anna Judnieh, all members of Lodge 144, AFU. They came from Washington, I). C., where they visited wi^h their recently-married daughter Clara Bahor, now Mrs. Bowen. In Cleveland, they visited with John Judnieh, Anton Lobe, and Louis Judnieh. Another recent visitor, who intended to remain in Cleveland was Edward Kern of GilbaKW Minnesota. * * i From the weekly News-Dis-patch published in Jeanette, Pa., we learn that the Claridge National Home bowling team recently won a match game from Ei^st Vandergrift by 12 pins. Familiar names featured in the scorings—Steve Smole with a 191 average, and Beppo Stan-zek. Roster of the' National Home team includes: Chappy Bengal, Firpo Bianchetti, Pete Kurilile, John Utzman, Mike Be-lok and Frank Supancic, manager. MYSTERIES OF ENGLISH b A Belgian student, in relating his experiences in studying the English language, said: “When I discovered that when I was I quick I was ‘fast,’ if I spent too freely I was ‘fast,’ and that not ‘to eat was ‘to fast,’ I was dis-| couraged. But when I came across the sentences, ‘The first one won one one-dollar prize,’ and, ‘A blackberry is red when it is green/ I gave up English.” —Fraternal Monitor. I Lodge 26, AFU, of Pittsburgh ! will commemorate their 40th j anniversary witfi a banquet ; scheduled Sunday, Dec. 28th in ! the Slovenian National Home. secretary present . . . Romancing after the dance (all in fun) • in the kitchen with the lights > off and someone locking the I door (I’m innocent, really) Za- - gore, Alice . . . Say, Frankie S. j . . . Certainly all had lots of fun J. . . Mjolly and Eddie together... 1; Frances Kapel and Zora and oh, f so many others ... It was a 1 successful dancte and we all had a a perfect evening with the Betsy t Ross members and friends. ij * .: And this Saturday evening - there will be a dance at the ‘. S. W. H. Waterloo Road with I, music to Pecon’s orchestra. Be e1, seeing you there so until then—• BUY UNITED STATES SAVINGS BONDS AND STAMPS sister Julia ... A nice group frdift Ilirska Vila—Mr. Hrvatin and wife ... Joe Uljan and brother . . . Betty Plevnik and several others . . . From St. John’s, Zagorc, Chuck, Florence, ; Smily, Bokal’s . . . Napredek’s gang included Frank Sesek, Frank Smrtnik, Chukayne, Ralph and Frieda Slopko and all her girl friends . . . Launch’s, Macek’s, Tootsie, Mary L. and Mary S. of Boosters ... Kapel’s all there . . . All the: boy and girl friends of Betsy j Ross . . . Ivan Rožance, old I faithful working in the kitchen.! I Imagine! Dot Rossa collecting' tickets at the door . . . Dot and! the writer w&iting anxiously' - for the Struthers gang. What happened, fellows? Al Rudman and Eddie coming to more of i our affairs ... Oh, they’re both j good golfers, incidentally . . . [! And our Fenn College man, El- - mer Piritar letting us in the “in-; j side dope” of college life. Say,| girls . . . Friend Lou just listen-; ling in . . • Yes . . vFrank Koncilja coming late yet having a' dance with y. t.... And J. P- Morgan selling refreshment tickets . . . and the hard-working members behind the bar . . . Other Johnny members included Jane Dolenc, Frances and Mary Ivlun . . . Charles Kernick present and dancing with all the pretty I misses ... We certainly had fun with Bill Barbich on those j ! polkas, met his friend Nofbert Quinn whose future looks good ! —as a fighter so we heard ... Mr. and Mrs. Bill Sitter present . • • Alice Plevnik and g. f.; Rose Rossa with friend, Al ... Joe Kozar, our league! America on guard! Above is a reproduction of the Cleveland, O. — All members should keep in mind the date of Sunday, December 21 for monthly meeting of Lodge 71. Elections and much new business to be discussed. So young j and old, be sure to attend the; meeting—prove you are good members of the AFU. * ^ ‘ I A Collinwood Booster soon to be put on the “married list” is John “Trosky” Urbancich who will take as his bride, Miss.l Dorothy Kastelic the 29th of 1 November. Congra tulations, 1 Trosky and Dot! * Attended the B. R. meeting J held in Slovenian which was opened by Dorothy Rossa. Very good! Too bad the guests could, not attend because it was a very:1 worthwhile meeting. * Extend congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jankovich for their; new baby girl born Sunday, November 16. Frankie, leader of the orchestra is a B. R. member.! * Florence Poznik, our St. John, news reporter also received a pin for her work which is just ( a beginning in the progresk of our lodge! * And a “Happy Birthday” to j dear Mother on celebration of ; her birthday last Tuesday! * I | And last Saturday Betsy, Ross celebrated their 14th anni-; versary in real fashion with blue i lights, a big B. R. sign and a j fine orchestra! And a swell j crowd! Yes, they came from i Bat'berlon too. John Opeka’s, j Marge Okolish, J ulia, Mary and n fi >t In moi’t if 49 George Bajuk .................... 11.00 49 George Sajnich .................. 35.00 49 Joseph M. Pozek .................. 9.00 72 John Konsak ..................... 10.00 72 Ina Stimich ..................... 30.00 *?2 Simon Mikolich ................. 13.00 117 Matevž Rasinger -............... 30.00 148 Frank Pernishek ................. 6.00 148 Matija Obranovic ................ 35.00 178 Rose Jakovach ................... 29.00 221 Carl Subie ................... 38.50 221 Fredrick Gruphofer .............. 21.00 Oct. 8, 1941. 5 John Japelj ..................... 17.50 5 Frank Bajuk ................... 21.00 18 John Jesenko .................. 22.00 30.aVlentine Lesnak ................ 75.00 30 John Nosan ..................... '15.00 30 John Žlindra .................... 23.00 30 Frank Laurich .................... 8.00 39 Antonia Kauzlarich .............. 31.50 39 Frank Mataya .................... 13.00 39 Ivan Baricevic .................. 28.00 39 Ivan Baricevic .................. 50.00 39 Valentine Bruketa ............... 18.50 39 Edward D. Budiselich ............ 29.00 45 Emma Tobler ..................... 25.00 47 Carl W. Pečjak .................. 14.00 70 Mary Kraly ...................... 30.00 84 Anna Tomazin .................... 75.00 85 John Pleveli ..................... 6.00 103 Mary Vinšek .................... 50.00 105 Mark Petrich .................... 31.50 105 Frank Košena .................... 29.00 105 Joseph Kontel ................... 21.00 105 Gertrude Govednik .............. 28.00 105 Emilio Chelini ................. 41.00 105 John W. Predovich .............. 33.33 107 Anna Antonich ................... 16.00 113 Josephine Bratovich ............ 35.00 118 Nina Pleich ...................... 4.00 118 Matt Sarson ..................... 19.00 126 Terezija Penich ................. 17.00 142 Charles Rojch ................... 27.00 145 An£y Curaney .......:............. 4.00 149 Frank Drenik ................... 75.00 150 Stella Lonchar.................. 28.00 150 Annie Stimac .................... 31.00 160 John Vatovec ..................... 2.00 200 Joe Kastelc ..................... 17.00 200 Tony Klemensich .................. 8.00 200 Frank Lunka ..................... 18.00 200 Margareth Grahek ................. 7.00 200 Rose Golob ...................... 37.00 200 Frances M. Maki ................. 30.00 207 Ante Kuscevich................... 18.00 207 Bruno Lorenzi «,................. 31.50 211 Frank S. Schwab ................ 12.00 227 Joe Elnikor, Jr.................. 10.00 Oct. 17, 1941. 2 Karl Zobetz .................. 40.32 20 John Yuhant, Beneficiary .. 20.00 21 John Schutte ................. 12.00 21 John Marolt .................. 14.00 21 Amalija Vesel ................ 28.00 21 Joseph Ponikvar .............. 12.00 21 Frances Vagher ............... 17.00 21 Karl Kerzic .................. 28.00 21 Frank Možina ................. 51.00 21 George Malevich ................. 29.00 21 Patricia Graves.................. 29.00 28 Mary BertagnolU ................. 30.00 40 Peter Lazar ..................... 15.00 40 Frank Vozel ...................... 8.00 57 Mary Sever ...................... 28.00 57 Angela Aheclc ..;............. 50.00 57 Pauline Kogovšek................. 10.00 61 Mary Vardijan ................. 29.00 61 Anton Krize ..................... 25.00 61 Barbara Zukina .................. 29.00 79 John Michnj ..................... 30.00 92 Margaret Muha ................. 31.50 101 Lawrence Kapusin................. 17.50 103 Mary Nosek, Beneficiary .... 8.00 105 Emelio Chelini ................. 75.00 128 Joseph Jakshe ...............— 9.00 130 Leo Basalay ...................... 5.00 149 Frank Drenik .................... 18.50 149 Frank Vende .................. 23.00 180 Frances Bell ................. 21.00 185 Anton Oshaben ................... 31.00 190 Pauline Slogar .................. 38.00 209 Pete Tezza ...................... 18.00 I 209 William Kosmach ............. 28.00 229 Jessie F. De Lost............. 22.00 230 Viida Udovich ................... 30.00 Oct. 21, 1941. 1 Molly Tkalcich .................. 22.00 1 Mayme Peschel .................... 6.00 1 Jacob Varoga .................... 28.00 1 Marko Dusich .................... 34.00 1 Rudolph Majerle.................. 14.00 1 Caroline Tomsich ................ 30.00 1 Josephine Osaben................. 14.00 1 Mary Startz ..................... 21.00 2 Frank Terlep .................... 25.00 2 Annie Perusek ................... 28.00 2 Agnes Kosmach ................... 30.00 4 Gumbert Funeral Home .... 19.50 4 Gumbert Funeral Home 50.00 12 Anthony Jordan .................. 28.00 12 Anthony Jordan ................. 7Jj.00 12 Josephine Halkias................ 30.00 12 Martin Gosenca .................. 14.00 43 Frank Suhadolnik ................ 20.00 43 Frances Jeraj ................. 30.00 43 Helen Cummings .................. 14.00 43 Helen Cummings .................. 125.00 45 Frank Zupančič .................. 26.00 45 Louis Banlch .................... 36.00 68 Kata Yezerinac .................. 23.00 70 Christine Dolmovfch ............. 30.00 83 Jernej Gačnik ................... 16.00 84 Anna Tomazin..................... 18.00 84 George Hrvatin .................. 10.00 84 Frank J. Martini ................ 31.00 84 Jeanette Tomsic ................. 25.00 109 Mary Zakrajšek.................... 25.00 109 George Maurin ................... 18.50 132 Molly Golic ...................... 30.00 132 Frank Seme .................... 22.00 132 Louise Ogrinc ................. 21.00 132 Joseph Zajc ................... 6.00 138 Frank Komarniki .................. 14 00 138 John Brazynetz ................ 16.00 138 Rosella Ketter ................ 33.00 138 Mike Balkovac, Sr............. 14.00 138 Louis Scarton ................. 23.00 138 Tony Pavzin ...................... 10.00 155 Margaret Mihelčič ................ 23.00 168 Albert Smolich .................. 13.00 173 Jacob Sumrada ..................... 6.00 173 Mary J. Petkovšek ............... 25.00 173 John Peterka ...................... 7-00 175 Joe Plese, Jr..................... 23.00 233 Robert K. Bell ................... 34.00 Oct. 25, 1941. 12 Mary Baznik ..................... 30.00 12 Isabell Strauss ................. 25.00 15 Stanley Mehle .................... 5.50 16 John Klucar .................... 10.00 , 16 Frank Slabe ..................... 10.00 iz urada gl tajnika From the Office of Supreme Secretary BOLNIŠKA PODPORA IZPLAČANA MESECA SEPTEMBRA 1941. SICK BENEFIT PAII) DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 1941. (Nadaljevanje z 2. strani) Dr. št.—Ime Vsota Lodge No.—Name Amount 94 Aijton Celesnik ............... 13.00 94 Steffie Skubal ................ 50.00 94 Steffie Skubal ................ 75.00 101 Sofie Glinsky ................. 25.00 103 Johana Valenčič ............... 36.00 103 Mary Vinšek ................... 11.00 103 Angela Arh .................... 24.50 106 Frank Mahnich ................. 25.00 106 Mary Stefančič ............... 13.00 112 Mary Meados ................... 34.00 112 Mary Meados ................... 75.00 114 George Muhvich ................ 29.00 120 Anna Grahek .................... 3,00 120 Esther Petrit£ ................ 37.00 120 Margaret Klun ................. 15.00 123 Mary Turk .................... 17.50 124 John Pohar .................... 17.50 129 Angela Zergaj ................. 18.00 133 Maria Kern .................. 12.00 133 Mary Stebe .................... 31.00 133 Hazel Skuie ................... 30.00 i 134 Frances Kobler ................ 17.00j 138 Stella M. Kuznik .............. 28.00 j 145 Darnella Cebron ............... 30.00 [ 154 Frank Repovs .................. 20.00 157 Blaz Drobnič .................. 28.00 162 Jake Ramshak .................. 24.00 162 Jake Ramshak .................. 75.00 171 Mary Kajfes .................. 17.50 | 179 Katie Simcic ............... 21.00 180 Julia Opalek .................. 25.0Q j 1C2 Kate Plantan .................. 22.00 182 Anna Solomon .................. 14.00 194 Florence E. Zore .............. 18.00 202 Mary Gilmartin ................ 25.00 225 Mary Pogorelc ................. 22.50 225 Josephine Barlich ............. 28.00 225 Josephine Erchull ............. 15.00 225 Eugene J. Jackubowslci and Pauline Vogrich, Secretary Lodge No. 225 ........... 8.00 Skupaj-Total ..................$9,771.00 ANTON ZBASNIK, glavni tajnik—Supreme Secretary. DOBRODELNA PODPORA IZPLAČANA MESECA SEPTEMBRA 1941. WELFARE BENEFIT PAID DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 1941. Dr. 6t.—Ime Vsota Lodge No.—Name Amount Sept. 4, 1941. 25 Anton Fritz .................$ 19.67 70 John Vogrich ................... 5.00 85 Stefan Paulisich ................ 15.00 203 Louis Podbesek ............... 5.00 Sept. 6, 1941. 5 Rose Grahek .............._..... 2.00 39 Frank Budiselic .................. 4.00 52 Louis Kokal ...................... 4.50 129 Angela Senta ................. 4.00 162 Frank Repensek ............... 35.67 184 Matt Vertnik, Jr.............. 11.33 200 Steve B. Grahek .............. 5.50 200 Joe Vertnik 8.00 202 John Remec ................... 20.00 225 Anna Luzar .................. 16.00 225 John Koprivetz 11.00 Sept. 19, 1941. 172 Martin Logar ................ 11.00 Sept. 33, 1941. 2 Mary Gorshe ................... 20«00 12 Mary Horvat .................... 3.50 15 Matt Starcevich ............... 11.33 43 Josephine Lenard ............. 9.67 53 Stanley Masle ............... 35.67 143 Andy Raspergar .............. 6.00 198 John Banyas ................. 65.67 Sept. 27, 1941. 64 Jacob Lovrine ................... 21.00 202 John .Remec .................. 10.00 Sept. 29, 1941. 183 Rudolph Marinčič .............. 17.00 Sept. 30, 1941. 6 Anton Pogorelc ............. 11.33 9 Stane Fink ................. 11.67 30 Louis Ambrozich ................ 14.07 33 Neza Jereb ...................... 36.00 33 Mary Oberc ,t................... 20.00 36 Joseph Stermec ................... 5.00 37 John Intihar ...................... 6.00 37 Matija Laurich ................ 11.33 37 Michael Arch .................... 11.33 37 John Pekolj ..................... 11.33 37 Anne M. Doles..................... 6.00 71 Vincent Kresal ................ 29.00 71 Frank Vigel .................. 10.00 75 Frank Zitko ................. 6.00 75 Joseph Pelan ................. 11.67 106 Ivan Lahajnar ................ 11.37 114 Louis Markovich ............... 11.33 129 Angela Senta ................... 6.00 Total-Skupaj ...................$607.84 ANTON ZBASNIK, glavni tajnik—Supreme Secretary. BOLNIŠKA PODPORA 1Z -PLAČANA MESECA OKTOBRA 1941. SICK BENEFIT PAID DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 1941. Dr. št.—Ime Vsota Lodge No.—Name Amount Oct. 4. 1941. > 18 Anton Jugovič .............$ 30.50 18 Spiro Amizic ................. 45.50 22 Ivan Markovich 67.00 22 Mike Yamicich ............... 33.00 25 Peter Malesh .............. 27.00 25 John J. Russ 41,00 35 Frank Arhar ................. 15.00 35 Edward Ceber 9 00 44 John Novak 44.00 45 Anton Struna................. 12.50 45 John Banich 24.00 45 Stefan Tratnik .............. 29.0C 45 Joe Matkovich, Jr t. 14.0C 16 Frank Rovan .................. 17.001 16 Jernej Selan ................. 9.001 16 Katherine Vojkovich .............. 18.00 22 Mike Jamicich .................... 20.00 29 Frank Leban ...................... 31.00 29 Frank Vidrih ..................... 35.00 29 Katarina Miklaucic ............... 16.50' 29 Max Dolinar ...................... 21.50 55 Martin Kodric .................... 28.00 66 John Horvat ...................... 23.50 \ 66 John Kirin ....................... 34.001 70 John Vogrich ..................... 28.00 j 82 Arthur H. Gruhle, Public Administrator, Sheboygan County, Wis. .................... 5.00 89 Anna Klanchar, Beneficiary 4.50 99 William Kriegar .................. 7.00 108 John Skufca ..................... 28.00 108 John Young ...................... 12.00 108 Mary Zadnikar ................... 18.00 116 Frank Kirn ....................... 4.00 116 Joseph La Caria ................. 29.00 122 Mary Benik ...................... 20.00 122 Joseph Kerin .................... 14.00 129 Angela Zergaj ................... 28.00 129 Mary Bill ....................... 14.00 166 Steve Pagach ...........»........ 15.00 166 Kristina Chikodroff ............. 18.00 166 Mary Vivoda ...................... 33.00 170 Frances Cerjak .................. 21.00 170 Mary Skrjanc ..................... 27.00 174 Frank Pavlich .................... 7.00 184 Pauline Pishler ................. 30.00 184 Rose Benko ...................... 30.00 184 Theresa Koschak ................. 36.00 198 Martin Banyas..................... 13.00 221 Fredrick Gruphofer ............... 10.00 Oct. 28, 1941. II Frances Dragon ................... 9.00 29 Matilda Košenina ................ 30.00 36 John Medle ...................... 30.00 36 Frances Rovanšek ................ 29.00 36 Mary Grosnik .................... 36.00 36 Andrej Drobnich ................. 14.50 71 Frank Struna .................... 14.00 71 Anton Bokal ..................... 24.00 71 Anton Kresal .................... 18.00 75 Matt Zalar ...................... 19.00 87 John Golobic .................... 42.00 134 Kathryn Hill ..................... 14.00 136 Martin Bervar ................... 25.50 136 Anton Tauzelj ................... 14.00 171 Mary Kajfes ..................... 14.00 216 Jack Fink ........................ 24.00 216 George D. Panucci ................. 9.00 Oct. 30, 1941. 6 Matevž Vidrih ................... 30.00 6 Angela Simonich ................. 14.00 6 Bertha J. Anzelc ................ 75.00 9 Joe Grichar ..................... 20.00 9 Joseph Mum ................... 13.50 9 Frank Supanich ............... 26.00 9 Matt Strauss ................. 28.00 13 Jacob Djurdek ................ 27.00 26 Joseph Maticich .............. 14.00 26 Minka Bizjak ................. 11.00 26 Minka Bizjak ................. 75.00 26 Johanna Trampuš .............. 35.00 26 Joseph W. Maticich ........... 13.00 26 Dorothy J. Ucic .............. 25.00 28 Frances Felicijan ............ 28.00 28 Amelia Krusich ............... 30.00 28 Frank T. Slovernick .......... 43.00 30 Julia Udovich ................ 75.00 30 Frank Laurich ................ 30.00 31 George Novak ...:................ 14.00 31 Magdalena Perun .............. 26.00 31 Joseph Strah ................. 29.00 37 Mary Milner ..................... 34.00 37 Henry Markovich ................. 25.00 37 Anton Kovach .................... 28.00 37 Frank Budic ..................... 14.00 37 John Blatnik .................... 36.00 37 Thomas Biscotti .................. 2.00 42 Anton Kochevar ................. 30.00 47 Mike Vedic ...................... 12.00 49 George Bajuk .................... 28.00 49 Janko Rahija .................... 27.00 49 George Sajnich .................. 26.50 49 Frank Vescek .................... 27.00 58 Martin Setinc .................. 12.00 58 Agnes Marchello................ 30.00 71 Ignac Fortuna ................. 29.00 71 Frank Pečjak .................. 16.50 78 Joe Evans ....................... 13.50 86 John Serdar ..................... 37.50 88 Edward Stimac ................... 13.00 94 Louis Nagode .................... 15.50 94 Ignac Jereb ................... 43.00 94 Ignac Jereb ................... 75.00 94 Steffie Skubel ....:.......... 7.00 94 Antonia Furlan ............... 75.00 101 Lawrence Kapusin.............. 14.00 101 John Tomsich .................... 31.50 101 Frank Hren ....................... 9.00 103 Johana Valencich ................ 10.00 103 Anna Laznik ..................... 18.00 103 Angeline M. Peirnat 35.00 105 Stefan Jakše..................... 31.50 105 Mike Rozman ...................I 19.00 105 Joseph Kontel ................ 35.00 III Frances Skala ................ 25.00 120 Anna Majerle ................. 19.00 120 Margaret Ryan ................ 30.00 120 Margaret Klun ................ 26.00 123 Mary Turk .................... 14.00 124 John Novak ................... 30.00 124 John Pohar ...............»... 14.00 133 Mary Stebe ................... 27.00 133 Mayme Omersa ................. 30.00 137 Teresia Petkovšek ............ 28.00 138 Scolastica Berardinelli ...... 31.00 159 Natalie Yacklowich ........... 15.00 165 Joseph Bon, Jr. ................ 14.00 188 Frank Polenšek .................. 31.00 200 Molly Lenich .................... 25.00 222 Frances Zelnik .................. 21.00 222 George Samson ................... 17.00 223 Pero Vukmerovich ................ 15.00 223 Steve Vojvodich ................. 27.00 223 Steve Vojvodich ................. 75.00 Oct. 31, 1941. 3 Louis Ahčin ..................... 15.00 3 Anna Žnidaršič .................. 18.50 15 Stephania Gregorich ............. 30.00 25 Peter Malesh .................... 28.00 25 Frances Ochis ................... 35.00 25 Celia Kušlan .................... 36.00 25 Matt Miroslavich ................ 37.00 27 Matija Vodenicar ................. 1.00 29 Frank Vidrih .................... 75.00 32 Sophie Holly .................... 23.00 35 Tony Llkovich ................... 12.00 49 Genevieve Sambol ................ 75.00 66 Louis Smolich ................... 33.00 72 Simon Mikulich .................. 26.00 72 Anton Stimich .................... 8.00 85 Frances Turk .................... 14.00 85 Edward J. Turk................... 22.00 92 Paul Shimek ...................... 8.00 114 George Muhvich .................. 10.50 131 Mike Drazich .................... 28.00 136 Frances Gratton ............... 14.00 142 Charles Rojch ................. 28.00 148 Matija Obranovic ............... 5.00 157 Blaz Drobnič .................. 35.00 162 Jake Ramshak .................. 32.00 165 Joseph Bon, Jr................. 75.00 167 Matt Koritnik .................. 8.00 186 Mary Lauric ................... 30.00 225 Mary Bastil ................... 18.00 225 Josephine Erchull .............. 14.00 225 Tillie Russ ................. 25.00 226 Frank Kocjancic ................ 20.00 Skupaj-Total ....................$8,030.15 ANTON ZBASNIK, glavni tajnik—Supreme Secretary. DOBRODELNA PODPORA IZPLAČANA MESECA OKTOBRA 1941. SICK BENEFIT PAID DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 1941. Dr. št.—Ime Vsota Lodge No.—Name Amount Oct. 4, 1941. 13 Anton Rak...................$ 11.33 25 Marko Musich ................... 29.67 184 Matt Vertnik, Jr............... 11.00 203 Louis Podbevsek ................. 5.00 Oct. 8, 1941. 5 Rose Grahek ..................... 6.00 39 Frank Budiselic ................. 6.00 156 George Majnarich ............... 1.99 200 Joe Vertnik .................... 11.07 DOBRODELNA PODPORA TOČKA 359-B WELFARE BENEFIT SECTION 359-B Oct. 15, 1941. 1 John Gnidica .................... 9.00 1 Joseph Pluth .................... 3.00 1 Frank Lunka ..................... 6.00 1 Joseph Skala .................... 9.00 1 Frank Zgonc ..................... 9.00 1 John Zupancich .............. 9.00 1 Stefan Agnich ............... 9.00 1 Mary Agnich ..................... 9.00 1 Mary Dejak................... 9.00 1 Therizija Habjan ............ 9.00 1 Mary Lunka .................. 9.00 1 Anna Moravec ................ 9.00 1 Mary Slabodnik, Benef 6.00 1 Roza Zobec ................. 9.00 1 Mary Zgonc .................. 9.00 1 Math Pogorelc ............... 9.00 1 Joseph Koschak .............. 9.00 1 John Dejak .................. 9.00 1 Barbara Barich .............. 9.00 1 Marko Dragovan & Joseph J. Kovach, Secretary Lodge No. 1 ....................... 9.00 1 George Ban .................. 9.00 1 John Rauch .................. 9.00 1 John Horvat ................. 9.00 1 John Zobec .................. 9.00 2 Nikolaj Arko ................. 9 00 2 Matija Balas .................... 9.00 2 Frank Terlep .................... 9.00 2 Alojzija Fallmaier .......... 9.00 2 Peter križe...................... 9.00 2 Joseph Spahn ................ 18.00 2 Frank Urbas .................. 9.00 2 Frank Sfekula ................ 6.00 3 Joseph Bregach ............... 9.00 3 John 'Potočnik ............... 9.00 3 Alojzija Jerdtz .............. 9.00 3 Jera Pelko .................. 9.00 3 Anna Žnidaršič .............. 9.00 3 Magdalena Brezovar ........... 6.00 4 John Kerzisnik ............... 9.00 4 Mariana Krek ................. 27.00 4 John Virant .................. 21.00 5 Joseph Žnidaršič ............. 9.00 5 Frances' ‘Ziiidarsic ......... 9.00 5 Anton Stefanich .............. 9.00 5 Katarina Bajuk 9.00 6 Frank Krištof ................ 18.00 6 Joseph Mramor ................ 18.00 6 Frank Ambrozich .............. 18.00 6 John Omahen .................. 18.00 6 Frank Tomazin ................ 18.00 6 John Piškur .................. 18.00 6 Anton Jančar ................ 18.00 6 Marjeta Simcic .............. 18.00 6 Neza Ambrozich ................. 18.00 6 Neza Pogorelc .................. 18.00 6 Jederta Omahen ............... 18.00 6 Frances Tomazin ............. 18.00 6 Ferdinand Kralj .............. 18.00 6 Joseph Brence .................. 18.00 6 Joseph Stembal ................. 18.00 6 Anton Jakopin .................. 18.00 6 Mary Mosar, Beneficiary .... 9.00 9 Stefan Grahek ................... 9.00 9 George Panjan ................... 9.00 9 Vinko Ozanic .................... 9.00 9 Kata Klobuchar .................. 9.00 9 Terezija Ozanic.................. 9.00 9 Anna Sedlar...................... 9.00 9 George Zaletz ................... 9.00 9 Martha Badovinac ................ 9.00 9 Joseph Sterbentz................. 9.00 9 Frank Pontelo.................... 9.00 9 Michael Sunich .............. 9.00 11 Mary Cepuran .................... 9.00 11 Anton Schweiger .............. 9.00 12 Vincent Janezlch ............. 9.00 12 Frank Štravs .................... 9.00 12 Mary Germek ..................... 9.00 12 Frank Colarič ................... 9.00 15 Marko Gorše ..................... 9.00 15 Frank Janesh .................... 9.00 15 Martin Kochevar ................. 9.00 15 Joseph Tomsic.................... 9.00 15 Paul Baltuzic.................... 9.00 15 Mary Barker ..................... 9.00 15 Anna Gorše ...................... 9.00 15 Katarina Kochevar ............... 0.00 15 Mary Starasinic.................. 9.00 15 Katarina Tomsic.................. 9.00 15 Agatha Simonich ................. 9.00 16 John Mlinac...................... 9.00 18 Matt Tolar ..................... 18.00 18 Peter Berce .................. 18.00 18 Ivan Jugovič ................ 18.00 18 Matt Klemenc ................... 9.00 18 Barbara Notar.................. 18.00 18 Katarina Šubic ................ 18.00 18 Katarina Tauchar ............... 9.00 18 Anton Dolenc .................. 18.00 20 Jožefa Jaglosky.................. 9.00 20 Mary Cernof ..................... 9.00 20 Jacob Jigloski .................. 9.00 21 Matevž Ambrozich ................ 9.00 21 Matt Sadar....................... 9.00 21 Neza Sadar ...................... 9.00 21 Anna Varhov ..................... 9.00 21 Joseph Gregorc .................. 9.00 21 Katarina Eplch ................. 9.00 21 Peter Grabrijan ................. 9.00 21 John Cesar ...................... 3.00 21 Joseph Perko .................... 9.00 21 Johana Marolt .................... 9.00 21 Frank Tanko ..................... 9.0u 22 Krist Seme ...................... 27.00 25 Matt Kozar ..................... 9.00 25 Matt Macele ...................... 9.00 25 John Primožič .................... 9.00 25 Martin Škerjanc .................. 9.00 25 Frank Urbiha ..................... 9.00 25 Josefa Dolenc .................... 9.00 25 Helena Zidar ..................... 9.00 25 Marjeta Macele .................. 9.00 25 Barbara Butala .................. 9.00 25 Frances Gazvoda .................. 9.00 25 George Kotze ..................... 9.00 26 Joseph Leban ..................... 9.00 26 Ivan Ostronic ................... 9.00 26 Mary Leban ...................... 9.00 26 Magdalena Ostronic ............... 9.00 26 Joseph Pavlakovic ................ 9.00 26 Mary Gerlovich ................... 9.00 23 Anton Krefel ..................... 9.00 28 Anton Bastelj .................... 9.00 29 Mary Tursic ...................... 9.00 29 John Moravec ..................... 9.00 29 Frank Zupanc ..................... 9.00 29' Joe Zupanc ...................... 9.00 30 Anton Poderzaj .................. 27.00 30 Lawrence Kovach .................. 9.00 30 John Bradach ..................... 9.00 33 John Hrovat ...................... 9.00 33 Mary Cesar ....................... 9.00 33 Jacob Klinar .................... 3.00 33 John Kosmach .................... 9.00 36 John Korelc ...................... 9.00 36 Michael Bozic ................... 21.00 37 John Saje ........................ 3.00 37 Ursula Korenčan /................. 0.00 37 Frances Sever .................... 9.00 37 John Zakrajšek ................. 9.00 37 Joseph Zele ...................... 9.00 37 Anton Bobek ...................... 9.00 37 Helena Slabic .................... 9.00 37 John Jurkas ...................... 3.00 37 Andrej Bajt ...................... 9.00 37 Mary Zorman ...................... 0.00 37 Anton Muzic ...................... 9.00 39 Mary Plese ....................... 9.00 40 Louis Kastelc .................... 9.00 40 Peter Lazar....................... 3.00 40 Jacob Orel........................ 9.00 40 Anton Likar .................... 9.00 40 Rozalija Janežič ................ 9.00 40 Elizabeth Kastelc ................ 9.00 40 Anton Hren ..................... 9.00 40 Valentin Rednak....................9.00 42 Joseph Perko ................... 9.00 42 Frank Oklesen ................... 9.00 42 Anton Mohar ...................... 9.00 43 Nick Maronich ................... 12.00 43 Ivana Maronich ................... 9.00 49 Janko Rahija ..................... 9.00 50 Cecelia Gregorin.................. 9.00 50 Alojzij Češarek .................. 9.00 53 Frank Hodnik ..................... 9.00 54 Matt Zelko ....................... 9.00 54 Peter Sterk ...................... 9.00 54 Anton Podobnik .................. 9.00 57 Anton Hribar..................... 24.00 66 John Mandel ........'............. 9.00 66 John Jerman ...................... 3.00 66 Frances Mandel ................... 9.00 66 John Petrie ...................... 9.00 68 John Likan ...................... 27.00 68 Maria Vrbančič .................. 27.00 72 Paul Jalovcnik ................... 9.00 76 John Sov^nc ..................... 9.00 78 John Cerniic ..................... 9.00 78 Anton Železnikar ................. 9.00 79 Filomena Keshe ................... 9.00 E2 Anton Stiglitz ............... 9.00 82 Frank Govek .................. 9.00 82 John Verscaj...................... 9.00 85 Frances Paulisich ................ 5.67 85 Anna Kovach ...................... 9.00 88 Joseph Planinšek ................ 18.00 88 John R. Rom ................... 18.00 103 Mary Smrekar ................. 9.00 j 109 George Maurin ................ 3.00 110 Maria Hegler ................. 9.00 116 Thomas Krivite ............... 9.00 116 Elizabeth Krivite ................. 9.00: 116 Jernej Fatur ................. 9.00 120 Margaret Agnich .............. 9.00 j 122 Anton Kramish ................ 27.00 132 John Pritekelj .................... 3.00 i 132 Peter Andolsek ................... 9.001 137 Mary Grdina ..................... 18.00 ! 137 Terezija Kmet ................... 18.00 j 141 Louis Lesar .................. 9.00 144 Anna Baraga .................. 9.00 : 144 Nick Chopp ................... 9.00 144 Dominik Sternisa ................. 9.00 144 John K. Vertin ................... 9.00 148 Peter Mravinec ................... 9.00 149 Maria Luzar ...................... 9.00 149 Alex Lazor ..........-............ 9.00 152 Joseph Oblak ..................... 9.00 152 Mary Godina ...................... 9;00 152 Luka Jerman ...................... 9.00 154 Valentine Murn ................... 9.00 162 Jerry Krasovetz ................. 21.00 187 John Becaj ..................... 18.00 200 Mike Sterk ....................... 9.00 200 John Skufca ...................... 9.00 200 Joe Muhvich .................,. 9.00 200 John Sega ....................... 9.00 200 Margareta Shega .................. 9.00 200 Anton Stupnik ................ 9 00 230 John Stermole .................... 9.00 | 200 Frank Stele................. 9.00 j 200 Joseph Kerne ............... 9.00 Oct. 17, 1941. 40 Agnes Hren .................. 14.00 j 49 Rosie Steffanc, Beneficiary 5.33 j 61 John Pezdirc ............... 10.00 | 134 Rudolph Subic, Beneficiary 9.67 I 172 Martin Logar ............... 9.33 Oct. 21, 1941. 43 Josephine Lenard ........... 10.00 143 Andy Raspergar ................ 5.00 175 Mike Abram ................... 30.00 Oct. 25, 1941. 15 John Merhar ................. 18.67 15 Matt Starcevich .............. 9.33 55 Joseph Mauser ............... 27.33 55 George Plevlich .............. 3.00 174 Frank Pavlich ................. 2.00 Oct. 28, 1941. 11 Maggie Mravinec ............. 20.67 33 Točka 350-B Jacob Klinar 3.00 36 Joseph Stermec ............... 5.00 71 John Kurne! ................. 16.00 75 Frank Zitko .................. 5.00 75 Joseph Pelan ................. 9.33 106 Ivan Lahajnar ................. 9.33 Oct. 30, 1941. 6 Anton Pogorelc ............... 9.00 9 Stane Fink ................... 9.00 13 Anton Rak .................... 9.33 26 Joseph Ujcic ................. 8.00 j j 30 John Zevnik, Beneficiary .. 26.66 j 37 Matija Laurich .............. 9.33 37 Michael Arh ................ 9.33 37 John Pekolj .................. 9.33 Oct. 31, 1941. 1 Fraik Prebil, Beneficiary .. 18.00 I 1 Steve Banovetz, Undertaker 9.00 22 Anna Tomiča’. ........-...... 24.00 j 25 Anton Fritz ............... 21.33 j 50 Mihael Mukovec ............. 13.00 50 Alexander Stimac ............ 23.00 92 Joseph Levstik ............... 6.00 114 Louis Markovich .............. 9.33 141 John Osnik .................. 20.67 j 203 Louis Podbevsek ............. 5.00 j 225 Anna Luzar .................. 10.00 j 225 John Koprivetz .......-..... 10.00 j i Skupaj-Total .................$3,014.63 ANTON ZBASNIK, glavni tajnik—Supreme Secretary. APRILSKE VOJNE Zedinjene države so se največkrat zapletle v vojno v mesecu aprilu. Revolucionarna vojna se je začela 19. aprila 1775; civilna vojna se je začela 12. aprila 1861; špansko-ame-riška vojna se je začela 24. a-prila 1898 in v prvo svetovno vojno je Amerika oficielno vstopila 6. aprila 1917. Izjemo tvorita vojna z Anglijo, ki ss 1 je začela 18. junija 1812, iji voj-! na z Mehiko, ki se je pričela 13. maja 1846. NAJSTAREJŠE ŽITO Med najstarejša žita, katera so ljudje rabili za hrano, spada ječmen. Iz starih zapiskov jej razvidno, da so prebivalci Kitajske kultivirali ječmen' dva tisoč let pred našim časoštevom, 1 to je približno pred štirimi tisoč | leti.. Ječmen so poznali in pride-! lovali že stari Egipčani, stari : j Grki in Rimljani. Istotako so j 1 poznali ječmen davni prebivalci jezerskih naselbin na kolih v se-| danji Švici. I ! l! Obrambno rarče-! ralni bondi ) 1 > ) Vprašanje: Na kakšen pre-) prost in zadovoljiv način more-, mo vsi izraziti našo hvaležnost, ) da smo Američani? 3 Odgovor: Prilika za to je dali na v nakupovanju obrambno varčevalnih bondov in * . sicer je dana ta Prl'' ^ | vsakemu možu, ženi m ^ ; Lastništvo tudi ene! . g obrambne znamke za vam daje zavest, do • ; . 1 goli k narodni obra**-. ^ Vprašanje: Kakšui ^ 5 Odgovor: Večina | bavi s prodajo znani 'P tor in po 25 centov, P? čim večje število °^je ^ deluje pri varčeval’10 ^ ^ q nem programu. J r>tz ne pa imajo na ra2^°^ *kuj znamke po 50 centov, P ^ 5^ po $5.00. Znamke vseli ^ ^ pa se morejo kuFltl poštniI' uradih. . ^ p.. Pripomba. Obratni ^ ^ , volne bonde in -na,n ^ kupiti na najbližje,n ^ ^ uradu, na banki a> ^ ^ hranilnih in posojil , ^ Lahko pa tildi P^e f (j ^ naslov: Treasure) °1 ji, !5y State s, WashiMt ^ Znamke so tudi na P ^ govinah na drobno-^^ ^ U vloi;, fs§ j V teJ P ’ fl* k. zavarovane do $****#£ J' Savings & Loan In*«** | H tion, Washing‘°£ ^ Sprejemamo osebne E vloge ^ »f; Plačane obrest V° ( k St. Clair Saving & ^ »J Draga hčerka in ^ poPlj tjjj novembra 1940 si .js j j* nepričakovano P0* ^ toda ni dneva, ^ g1 ^ ' Te ne bi spominJ* f lest jo in ljubezni!0, ^ ^ ^ žalujoči ostali: Ijl11' !- in družina, 5] NAJCENEJŠI SLOVENSKI DNEVN# J Ameriki je Enakopravno Naročnina za celo leto izven ClevelandaJe Društvom in posameznikom se priporoča tiskovine. Unijsko delo—zmerne cen^ 6231 ST. CLAIR AVE._____CLEVELAg^ RIDE ALL WEEK FOR ■iš y.‘ < ■• IV Hranite s tedensko ^ ^ karto. St&ne samo $ ' ★ Čim več se vozite^ cenejša je vaša vozflJ n Vozite se redno ,egte — v kino — kadar $ kupovat.