OGLAŠAJTE V iniVT A m n Ai[ TivT/^onp ADVERTISE IN NAJBOLJŠEM M l^u HL m )l 1-^ H: /W/ 1^ i 1 ^ I THE BEST SLOVENSKEM 1 rv/^v 1 % ^ jFvi 1 SLOVENE NEWSPAPER ČASOPISU V OHIJU Jrnm^ Jkm. ^ JL J IL. J IL ^JL JL. T JL ^ JIL. OF OHIO ★ Izvršujemo vsakovrstne EQUALITY ★ Commercial Printing of tiskovine NEODVISEN DNEVNIK ZA SLOVENSKE DELAVCE V AMERIKI All Kinds VOL. XXXIII.—LETO XXXIII. CLEVELAND, OHIO, FRIDAY (PETEK), JANUARY 27, 1950 ŠTEVILKA (NUMBER) 19 VOL. XXXIII.—LETO XXXIII. CLEVELAND, OHIO, FRIDAY (PETEK), JANUARY 27, 1950 ŠTEVILKA (NUMBER) 19 rojenice lie rojenice so se zglasiie pri in Mrs. Stanley in Jacque-Pekla j, 20308 Shawnee in pustile v spomin krep-fantka-prvorojenca, ki je ehtal osem funtov in 15 unč. ^«0 sta postala Mr. in Mrs. Peklaj iz 19420 Tyronne zopet stari oče in stara čestitamo! Domače vesti ^Iničarske seje popoldne, 29. janu-'^fšijo delničarske seje '^h naših narodnih domov. del seja Slovenskega ^ avskega doma na Waterloo • se prične ob 2. uri popoldne, tudi seja Slovenske-^štvenega doma na Recher Delničarji Doma zapadnih Denison Ave. ypj ° načeli zborovati pa ob 4. del Letno zborovanje Da Slovenskega doma Ave. se pa prične ob popoldne. '^Oiikanje pohištva in °P*eme Nagode, predsed-d,Qj^ ®'^^'iskega drqstvenega (jfy. Recher Ave., prosi vse pridejo v soboto 2ow 1- uri, da pomagajo °Pfe v red pohištvo in "lak se je moralo pre- ^iti zaradi dela, ki je v teku. ^sdnje slovo članice___ i""'' - je prišlo {loletje, so bili prsti še vedno trdi. Tudi roke na splošno niso bile vefč tako lahkotne. To se je pokazalo pri delu: utrudil se je hitreje kakor nekoč. Nekoč utrujenošt sploh ni poznal. Zdaj mu je zdela po vsem telesu; ne sicer tista prava utrujenost, temveč neka počasnost, )>odobna lagodnosti. Nekoč je žagal, kakor bi z enim samim zamahom z nožem prerezal desko, /daj jo je skoraj pilil in se jezil na žago, ki ni dovolj ostra. Hkrati pa je vendar lahko opazil, s kakšno spretnostjo tako desko prežaga Ti ne k. Njemu je ista žaga pela kakor mlado dekle. In tudi to je bil sumljiv znak, da sg je tu pa tam sredi dela ustavil, kot bi se hotel za trenutek odpočiti. Prvič se je tudi zgodilo, da je povedal strankam, kdaj bo gotovo, pa ni zgotovil do takrat. No, sicer je že vča-tiih kaj prej zavlekel, a tedaj so bili ražlogi za to. Zdaj pa tega ni mogel navesti. Fant je sicer delal, vendar vsega, kar je imel opraviti, ni zmogel. Če je kdo prišel, se je oče rad spravil sedet, počasi kadil in kramljal z onim, tako da ga je včasih fant moral opomniti, naj gre pomagat. Star postajam, ga je obhajalo zdaj. Nekega dne bom toliko oslabel, da ne bom za delo. In tu, je mislil dalje, nič ne jiomaga, akb človek hoče. O, volje, te ima še dovolj, težko bi bilo najti človeka, ki v teh letih ne bi imel volje do dela, samo telo je slabo. Človek je kakor ura. Nekaj časa gre natančno, ni tre- ba paziti na njo. Potem se začne kvariti v njej strojni sestav, zastaja, ali pa včasih prehiteva, samo čas, ki ga kaže, ni pravi. Lahko jo imaš še nekaj let na steni, tako za okrasejt morda ali iz ljubezni, ker si se je privadil, nekega dne pa jo moraš vendar zavreči. Vse to je znak smrti. Smrt se človeku bliža počasi, ako že enkrat prekoračiš tisto povprečno dobo, ki ti je namenjena, ki je namenjena približno slehernemu, če ne pride kaj vmes. Listje sc jeseni še dolgo drži na drevju; ko že padajo jesenski mrazovi, je še vedno gori, toda, če pogledaš vsak listič posebej, ima vsakteri svoj posebni znak smrti. Nekega dne bo brez vzroka, še zelen na videz, odpadel z drevesa. Počasi bo treba pri vsem nekaj ukreniti. Prihajalo mu je zdaj to če šče na misel. Gledal je svojo de- lavnico. Tu je bilo orodje, tu je bilo polno vsakovrstnih drobnarij. On sam si je bil spravil vse to. Kupoval je po letih, sčasoma, enkrat eno stvar, drlgič drugo. Tako se je nabralo. Štirideset let si je spravljal, da je imel vsega dovolj; žage, za vsako potrebo, svedre prav tako za sleherno stvar, pile za železo in les, kladiva, dleta, ogelnike, vse to je viselo po stenah ali pa počivalo po raznih luknjah. In vse to bi postalo nekega dne nerabno, ako ne bi'imel koga, ki bi nadaljeval z njegovim delom. On pa si ga je pripravil, že več let ga je vadil, da bi mu bil dostojen naslednik. A Marko je imel z njim še večje načrte: v niesto ga pdš-Ije za dve leti. To je bilo že zdavnaj sklenjeno, samo odločiti se je bilo treba, kdaj. Tega se je nekam bal. Ne, zaenkrat naj še ostane. Dalje je tu gospodarstvo. Tudi o tem bo treta misliti. Saj ga pi av za prav že zdavnaj ne vodi več on, temveč Ana. Ta je postala kmetica. Vdala se je v to življenje, enajst let je že na tej zemlji, enajst let gara za vso družino, ne samo za svojo. Ali je tu mogoče kaj drugega ukreniti, kakor pustiti, da še dalje vodi gospodarstvo? Saj ga je vodila enajšt let dobro. V teh enajstih letih je izboljšala njive; kjer so bili jarki, je navozila zemljo in jih zamašila; kjer je bilo treba odvajati vodo, je izkopala jarke. Enajst let je orala, sadila, sejala. Postala je nekaj, kakor je ta zemlja. Ce bi jo zdaj odločil stran, bi bilo, kakor bi odtrgal dva orala dobre zemlje in ju pustil drugim. Ne, kadar se kdo preveč zrase z zemljo, tedaj ga ne moreš odpustiti. V mestu živi njen mož, najbr-že z drugo žensko. Že več kot šest let. Lahko računa, da bo morala ostati sama do konca. Sa- nio ti trije otroci, ki jih ima, jo bodo spremljali v življenju. Zdaj ji je tri in trideset let. Ko ji bo šešttieset, se bo življenje nagnilo. In vendar, kaj jo čaka do takrat? Ali je vmes kaj posebnega, kaj Veselega? Da, pri gospodarstvu bo treba nekaj ukreniti. Nekdanji načrt je zdaj tako brezpomemben. Odkar mu je Matija pripovedoval o svetu, je oče docela obupal v svojo zamisel. Prej, ko mu je to pravil Anin mož, je še dvomil, ali je vse res, kar možak pripoveduje, ali pa ima vendar on sam prav. Matiji je verjel. Ne, nima pomena tisto uveljaviti. (Dalje prihodnjič) VAS MUČI GLAVOBOL? Nabavite si najboljše tablete proti glavobolu v naši lekarni. Cena 50c. MANDEL DRUG CO. Lodi Mandel, Ph. G., Ph. C. 15702 Waietloo Rd. — IV 9611 It Could Happen to You! ^ 'I'm Winning Because of You' January/6-31 he fhtieno/ hvufotiM for Moirtk NnhfiH riANUIN » •OOSfVllT. lMn4M Did you ever think how wonderful it is to be healthy and have the full use of your arms, hands, your legs, and the remaining faculties of your body? Picture yourself—a healthy lad of 15, interested in football, basketball, baseball, in fact all sports, walking along with the boys from the neighborhood to the comer candy store, just ha vin' the fun of your lifetime! Then, picture yourself, the same lad of 15, much from the waist down, your legs paralyzed, useless—all of a sudden! No more football, no more walks with the neighborhood boys, no more fun! Just treatment after treatment, with heartbreaking memories of seeing the rest of the fellas winning that football game you were supposed to win for them—seeing them walking together, laughing together —and "you lying there—helpless ! Or—picture yourself a young housewife with children to care for and a fine husband to share a home with. Cooking, sewing, baking, combing the little ones hair, drying tears on the eyes of your little tot, walking to and fro happily, sharing the joys of life with a family that demands and enjoys your every care and affection. And the — picture yourself! Your arms fall helplessly at your sides, your legs are no longer able to support you, so that you could get to the baby's crib —walk to the store. All life is gone from your limbs! You are helpless—the life of the family transformed into a burden. Yes—it could happen to you! It could happen to you, now, today, tomorrow, next year. It has happened to millions already. When polio strikes, it strikes anywhere and just anyone. Child, mother, father, none is an exception. For these people, stricken with this dread disease, there is one joy—the joy of hope. Hope? You and I, who are not polio victims are the hope that shines in the eyes of those who have been stricken by polio. Only a little that each one can give, will mean so much to these who need our help. Give! Give! Give! Give now to help those who are seeking help, and to assure protection and help for yourself if some day you too may become a polio victim. This year's campaign is now in full swing. House to house canvassing is called to our attention. Give when you are asked— dimes, or dollars! All will be graciously accepted and sincerely appreciated. The Slovenes of greater Cleveland always unite to give a big share together for this worthy cause, through the Annual March of Dimes Dance which will be sponsored once again this year, Tuesday night, January 31, 1950! All Slovene orchestras combined will share the spotlight in the Slovene Au- ditorium on St. Clair Avenue to make this "Polio Dance" the dance of the year! We invite you to dance so others may walk! Who knows, some day others will dance so we may walk. You can help—so why not come to the 1950 "Polio Dance?" Slovene section March of Dimes Headquarters is situated in the SDZ Office, 6401 St. Claif Avenue, Cleveland 3, Ohio. Succeeding the late Mr. John Gornik, supreme secretary of SDZ, Mr. Max F. Traven has once again been appointed Slovene Section March of Dimes chairman. If you have not been contacted for a donation at your home, or if your lodge or club would like to donate for a "good cause" why not mail your dimes, dollars, or checks to; Slovene Section, March of Dijnes, Division "K," 6401 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland 3, Ohio. Donate now!. Any donation will be heartily accepted, and a receipt will be forwarded to you to assure you your "share" has reached its destination. If you do not care to mail your donation, why not drop in and bring your donation to Slovene Section—March of Dimes Headquarters. Tickets for the "Polio Dance" will also be on sale at 6401 St. Clair Avenue. Contact the chairman, Mr. Max F. Traven. Act now! Remember—many are looking, to you for help— and also remember—it could happen to you! TRANSFERRED Mr. Joe Henikman, of 19860 Ormiston Avenue, who was injured in an automobile accident and was convalescing at CoUin-wood Clinic, was recently transferred to Crile Hospital for further treatment. Mr. Henikman wishes to thank all friends for their visits, cards, gifts, etc. Friends may now visit him at Crile in Parma, Ohio. Visiting hours are from 2 to 3:30 and 7 to 8 p. m. every day. Grdina Ladies Handicap League The Grdina Recreation Girls were really hot last Wednesday night. With Vi Antoncic hitting 207—549 and Rose Mihcic 188 —486, they took three games from Carol-Fran Bridal Shop. Mae Novak's 171—483 was best for the losers. Anzlovar's Department Store also made a clean sweep over Stan Majer Shoes, Mary Boznik had 168— 451 for Anzlovar's and Mary Hočevar 170—507 for Stan Majer's. Bohar's Beauty Salon went down two games to Pintar Bros., Emily Arko shot 165—470 for Pintar's and Jo Chapas 151— 428 high for the losers. Vi-Mar-tin Style shop took two from Sorsek Florist, Dot Dackiewicz shot 168—438 for the winners and Angela Shine 169—403 for the Losers. Mary Mule's 174—428 helped Marsich & Russ take two from the Grdina Gift Shoppe. Rose Eroic's 150—425 was best for the losers. Hans Bowling Alleys also won two from Stakich Furniture, Mary Svegel 193—400 for Han's and Ida Cherniss 170 —424 for Stakich. Peggy O'Brien, Secretary. The most difficult part of getting to the top of the ladder is getting through the crowds at the bottom. ' ENAKOPRAVNOST 6231 St. Clair Avenue HEndersan 5311-12 ENGLISH SECTION FRIDAY JANUARY 27, 1950 ANNIVERSARIES On January 23rd, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and Toncka Turk of East 95 Street, celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. John Kocjancic of 1119 East 8 Street, Erie, Pa., will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary this Sunday, January 29th. Mrs. Kocjancic, v/ho is 77 years of age, and Mr. Kocjancic who is 74, will be honored with a gathering of friends and relatives at their home. Celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary on January 23rd, were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and Jennie Kaluza, 3608 Independence Road. The well known Mr. and Mrs. John Gabrenya of 22100 Ivan Avenue, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on January 14th. Mr. and Mrs. Anton and Mary Brgoch of 659 East 160 Street, celebrated their silver wedding anniversary on January 15th. "Table Fashions of 1950" Something new in beautiful exhibits will have its premiere in Cleveland next Tuesday, January 31 when the display of "Table Fashion of 1950" opens in the Ballroom of Public Hall, sponsored by The Cleveland Press. There's an open invitation to all the women of Greater Cleveland to visit the exhibit and see the latest styles in china, silver, glassware, linens and table settings. "Table Fashions of 1950" will be shown from Tuesday through Friday, February 3. Hours are 10 a. m. to 9 p. m. on Tuesday and Thursday and 10 a. m. to 6 p. m. Wednesday and Friday. There's no charge, of course. Don Eagle, Cyclone Anaya Match at Public Auditorium Promoter Jack Ganson has agafn kept his word and will give the fans the bout they have been clamoring for. He will star Don Eagle and Cyclone Anaya in the main bout at the Public Auditorium Tuesday evening, January 31. These two outstanding wrestlers demanded such a high purse that Promoter Ganson had no alternative but to move to the Public Hall which has a seating capacity of 10,000 in order to present this match at no increase in price. Anaya and Eagle both have signed their contracts which stipulates they must be in town three days previous to the match. The remaining wrestling card features many popular stars. Dr. Ed Meske and Lord Blears, the titled Englishman. Both teams of the tag match who were disqualified last week will rematch. Frank Talabar again teams with Jack Kennedy in the tag match against Key Bell and Fred Bozic. Don Evans tangle with A1 Karasick's pro-tige, Lucky Simunovich. Door open at 7 p. m. First bout starts 8:30 p. m. To better understand each other, we should all swap places for a while with each other. Every doctor should have an operation, every policeman should spend some time in jail, and every industrialist should become a labor-union leader. GRADUATES This past Monday, Miss Beverly Mramor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mramor, 1523 East 173 Street, graduated from Collinwood High School. Another graduate of Collinwood High, is Richard M. Pod-boy, son of the well-known Mr. and Mrs. Michael Podboy, 15250 Lakeshore Blvd. VACATIONING Mr. and Mrs. J. Pretnar and daughter of 723 East 232 Street, left this week for a vacation in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. In Florida for a three-week vacation, are Mr. John Mocnik, his daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Bill and Dorothy, their daughter Patsy and Mrs. Grill. Gay Nineties Party The ladies auxiliary of Lake Shore Post 273, American Legion is sponsoring on Feb. 4, 1950 the Gay Nineties Party at the Post Club Rooms. As one reader will say to another, do, let's attend this affair, it's bound to be gay and festive. To be at your best you must look part of the gay nineties era. So visit the attick trunk and unscramble a costume for the occasion. Sh, sh, this is on the Q. T. yours truly was eavesdropping on the committee and believe me they sure are cooking up some great entertainment as well as good food. Your reporter, Jane Intihar. BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. E. Skapin of 922 Alhambra Road, are announcing the arrival of a baby boy, their first child. Mother is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bezek, who are grandparents for the first time. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Tony Skapin. The birth of a baby boy, their first child, is being announced by Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Stokel, 12702 Gruss Avenue. Mother is the former Dorothy Prebil, daughter of Mrs. Prebil of East 72 Place. Mr. and Mrs. Krist Stokel of 3149 Richmond Road are grandparents for the first time. Stanley is president of Lodge Spartans SNPJ, and is also president of the Bonnavets Club. TRIGLAV VALENTINE DANCE The singing chorus "Triglav" is busy preparing for its Valentine Day Dance to be held in the West Side Slovenian Home, 6818 Denison Avenue, on Saturday, February 11, 1950. A pleasant evening of entertainment is in store for all who attend. Music will be provided by Leo Novak and his orchestra. Dancing will begin at 8:30 and continue until 1 a. m. Come one, come all for the best in music and the best in food, plus a grand evening of fun for all polka lovers. A. A. SNPJ NEWS AND COMMENTS Jadran to Participate in Folk Festival Tomorrow ■ night, January 28th, is the night so many of us have been waiting for. As you know, the Jadran Singing Society has been invited to participate in the Cleveland Folk Festival, which is being sponsored by the Cleveland Press. Every Slovenian attending tl^e program, which will be given at 2:30 p. m. and 7:30 p. m., will be able to view the result of Jadran's effort. With the whole chorus attired in their colorful Narodne Noše, they will render several selections, "Pred mojo kajžo," "Vsi so prihajali" and "Pod okence pridem." These numbers were chosen as those that would best illustrate the Slovenian folk song. Four Jadran couples will skillfully perform the gay and fast-moving "štajeriš." This program was well thought out to bring you, our Slovenian public, the very best Jadran has to offer. Italians, Mexicans, Scots, Grecians and Croatians are just a handful of the other national- Charles & Olga Slapnih FLORISTS Beautiful Bouquets, Corsages, Wreaths. Potted Plants and Flowers for all Occasions 6026 ST. CLAIR AVE. EX. 3134 ity groups that have been extended invitations to pool their talents and present to greater Clevelanders one of the most interesting programs of the year. We will be hoping to see you there, and let's not have the Slovenian portion of the audience outnumbered by any other nationality. . Tickets may be purchased at the Cleveland Press or the International Institute, for the nominal fee of 50 cents or $1. B. N. t HOW'S YOUR MEDICINE CABINET? ? Why not check your supply of First Aid Items, to make . sure you have everything necessary for the common home emergency. Stop in and let us suggest the items to have in a well stocked medicine cabinet. Toedtman & Follis PHARMACISTS SUPERIOR AVE. AT E. 651h ST. Call HE 1035 — EN 9413 Registered Pharmacist Always on Duly • WE DELIVER Zamenjajte vaš star radio aparat za nov televizijski aparat. — Damo primeren popust. STAKICH FURNITURE CO. Qucriily at a Price — Easy Terms IVanhoe 8288 . 16305 Waterloo Rood JAMES D. STAKICH BERpS STUDIO for: Fine Photographs 6116 St. Clair Ave. Tel. EN 0670 ./. F. Fifolt Comrades Meeting: A small attendance greeted our new president Bob Yarshen at the January meeting. Ed Grum, president in 1949 opened the meeting. With the reading of the minutes out of the way he swore in all of the 1950 officers present. Brother Grum did a fine job in piloting Comrades in 1949. His ready wit, keen sense of humor, droll manner of presentation, will be missed. We hope he continues to grace our meeting nights with his presence. The first meeting was a little rocky for Bob. This will be overcome with the passage of time. A larger crowd in the future would do much to inspire his confidence. Sick reports for Marge Haberle, Joe Svete, both of them reported well; Tony Kushlan, still ill, passed for payment. Increase of policy for Frank Modic, change of policy from Plan A to 20 Pay Life for John Stritof, sent through. Mar-cella Stattler, recommended by Vera Sebenik, Marian Wolf suggested by Pauline Spik, approved as new members. Other prospects are being lined up by Pauline Spik, Vera Sebenik, Albina Vehar and the writer. Campaign for new members as you know will end this month. There is still time to contact the writer to sign up, your wife, husband, brother, sister, boy friend, girl friend, youngster or next door neighbor. Section Conference The first of the sectional conferences held in Cleveland, under the auspices of the Cleveland Federation, was successfull beyond the expectation of everyone. An attendance close to one hundred showed up to listen to B. J. RADIO SERVICE 1363 E. 45 St. — HE 3028 SOUND SYSTEM INDOOR—OUTDOOR Expert Repairing on all Makes of Radios Tubes. Radios, Rec. Players All Work Guaranteed Gus Zamick, Matt Petrovich, circle directors Alma Zagar, Doris Pike, the writer and our guest speaker Brother Fred Vider. Matt Petrovich gave a splendid talk in Slovene. Many of the younger members requested that it be translated. Motion was made that the entire proceeding be published to give the benefit of the conference to other sections of the country. Mrs. Tratnik and the ladies are to' ^ congratulated for the way they handled the details of the meeting as well as the fine lunc^ served. Remarks of Brother Vider oi the vast increase in questions pouring into the Main Office, as well as the many questions asked from the floor, gave ^ clear indication of the need " clarification and enlightmeot (Comboy Polsak's word). eryone agreed that the idea ® such conference was O. K.» this particular case proved ful and should be held again i" the future. Bowling Entries for the Eastern IB^' tation are in. As soon as tb^ schedules are lined up, bowle"^ (Continued on page 3)____ notice^ You can pay Gas. Water, Ele«^ and Telephone bills every daf the office of: Mihaljevich Bros. Conap®"' 6424 ST. 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Music by Pinoff Rhythm Boys 8:30 p. m. admission