JUVENILE SECTION OF "NAPREDEK" CLEVELAND, OHIO, JANUARY 17, 1940 Our Campaign IVinners EIGHTH FESTIVAL CAMPAIGN WINNER Here we have the pleasure of introducing to our r e a d e r s WILLIAM WA- POTICH, the youngest of our Festival Repre- sentatives and one of two qual- ified for this honor by the S P A R T A N William Wapotich JUN IORS of Cleveland. William writes, he was bora in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 27, 1926, which means he \vill not celebrate his 14th birthday un- til a week after the Festival. He’s not a very big fellow, standing 5 feet in height and weighing 90 pounds. At present he attends Empire Junior High and is in the 8th grade. Numbered among his hobbies are stamp collecting and a var- iety of sports, including such favorites as football, hockey and swimming. His ambition, however, is to be a printer and is taking up a course in school in preparation for this trade. And this is what he thinks of the S. S. P. Z. . . . He is of the belief that having the juvenile members organized into Vrtec groups is a very good idea, be- cause—(1) It separates them from adults ... (2) They have opportunity to attend meetings with members of their own age ... (3) They learn to con- duct themselves properly at meetings, and how to plan and carry out their own social and athletic affairs, so when they are ready to transfer to a Senior Lodge, they will be experienced and better prepared for more serious duties. “My opinion of the - SSPZ is,” he concludes, “that it is the BEST SLOVENE ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD and I hope it becomes the largest and most powerful, too!” Edward Stokel N I N T H FESTIVAL CAMPAIGN WINNER E D W A R D STOKEL, 9 t h Festival Cam¬ paign w i n ner, will team up vvith “Bill y” W a p o tich as r epresentatives of the SPAR- TAN JRS, Cle¬ veland^ biggest Vrtec. U n 1 ike his fellow - rep- resentat ive, who is short of stature, Edward is quite tali ... He first made his appearance known in this world on the 8th of March, 1923, in the city of Cleveland. Two years later, his father, who was then president of lodge Lunder-Adamic and has held this officer ever since, proposed him as a member of the SSPZ ... Needless to say he was accepted and admitted, and has enjoyed the best of protec- tion and Society from that date tothis. For the past six years, Ed- ward has been a member of the SPARTAN JUNIORS, three of which have been spent as an officer. Each baseball season has found him an active play- er on its team, and has played an important role in ali three national meets in which Vrtec teams were permitted to parti- cipate. He’s very proud of this achievement, too. Musič and sports are his hob¬ bies, with sports preferred when it comes to choice . . • Has strummed tunes on a banjo tor three years, so we can considei that a close competitor ... He is at present a twelfth grader in East Tech, majoring in a ma- chine shop course, which is a sign that he is trying_to follow in the footsteps of his father, who has been a foreman for the Fisher Body Company many years ... As a wind-up, Ed- ward writes: “I wish to express my sincerest appreciation_ for the opportunity the SSPZ has given me to represent the Spar- tan Juniors in the coming Na¬ tional Juvenile Festival.” (COntinued on page 2) WITH OUR JUNIORS By MICHAEL VRHOVNIK, Director of Vrtec and English Speaking Lodges NAM E S OF VRTEC REPRESENT AT IV E S TO THE FIRST 1 NATIONAL JUVENILE CULTURAL FESTIVAL Vrtec No. —Name Location 72 JULI A KRAMZER .. S VGA N, PENNA, 89 EVAGENE CHAD . EVELETH, M INN, 148 VIOLET WIDGAY . GOWANDA, N. Y, 9 LOUIS ZNIDERSICH . INDIANAPOLIS, IND, 44 AGNES TEKSTAR.AMBRIDGE, PENNA, 140 MARY KLEVISHER . PIERCE, W. VA. 11 ROBERT ZAMAN. CLEVELAND, OHIO 5 WILLIAM WAPOTICH . CLEVELAND, OHIO 5 EDWARD STOKEL .. CLEVELAND, OHIO 171 FLORENCE ŽITKO . CLEVELAND, OHIO, 169 ELLA YUVANCIC . BRIDGEVILLE, PENNA. 139 *.. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS *Will be named later. There you have the names of the boys and girls, members of our Juvenile Department, who helped pave the ivay to an enrollment of 358 new members in the recent Festival Campaign , 297 of ichich ivere credited to the names of 15 contestants and 12 of ivhom succeeded in qualifying as Representatives to our first National Juvenile Cultural Festival. It ivas their entry as con- testanis that gave the campaign the impetus necessarg to ralli/ it onivard. It was their cooperation and ready assistance that enabled our older and more seasoned campaigners to more easili/ secure new members required to fill their guotas. It was their en- thusiasm for fraternili/ and felloivship, their desire to mingle with members from other cities, to see ivhat they have to show } to hear uhat they have to say, to travel through strange places and, most of ali, to have the honor of reprešenting their Vrtec Unit at our National Festival, that prompted them to submit their names as contestants and then ivork, hand in hand, ivith their Administrator; father, mother, brother, sister or friend s ivhomever it chanced to be. Their lies the true špirit of fraternal - ism, ivorking “One for ali and ali for one,” building leadership for the morroiv. We congratulate the ivinners of our Juvenile Festival Campaign and wish them the grandest time of their life at the National Cultural Festival in May. (Note: More news of the campaign may be found in the regular section of the Napredek.) ❖ ❖ * ELECTION AND ACTIVITIES REPORTS Vrtec Administrators or Secretaries are requested to send in their names and addresses of Officers elected for 1940. This is a requirement of the By-laws and should be complied with imme- diately upon conclusion of the election meeting. If you have not vet done so, fill out the “Report of Elections” form and forward. same to the Supreme Office before the end of this month. j * * * J REPORT OF ACTIVITIES for the last six months of 1939 are due. Administrators, who have failed to make this report, are reminded to do so without further delay. Payment of special re- muneration is expečted will be made in the very near future. 1 i <§> i =3 (® ]~® IsdE <®> IbrI ® H!H <®> TIIANKS TO OUR YOUTH LEADERS We are devoting this small space to our ACTIl E VR¬ TEC ADMINISTRATORS WHOM WE HONOR AND THANK FOR THEIR MANY ACHIEVEMENT S IN 1939. Through their splendid examples of leadership, they have been a tremendous influence in building up the membership and activitg of our Juvenile Department and at the same time improving the liealth and character of our boys and girls, future citizens and leaders of the United States. It is their kind of leadership, unselfish and too often thankless, ivhich makes possible organizations such as ours. We are happy to announce that, ivith one or tivo exceptions, the Ad¬ ministrators, ivlio so faithfullg and loyally served the SSPZ last year, ivill be ivith us in the same capacitg through 1940. Congratulations and thanks to them. January 17, 1940 O UR CAMPAIGN WINNERS - -—- -> Vrtec 44 EDITOR’S NOTE In the December issue of Ju« nior Section tvvo articles in« advertently appeared vvithout the names of the vvriters, one vvritten by Betty Bernik, and the other (Birth of Jesus) by Margaret Oho jak, both mem¬ bers of Balkan Juniors. The er- ror occurred vvhen, in the at- tempt to have every contribu- tor represented in the Vrtec. Section a few contributions had Frederick Bashel of the Out¬ lookers Vrtec on their splendid Iiterary achievements. They the fresh air, he felt ali right. But vvild horses couldn’t drag Duke to the room vvith the bed- sette in it, to be split betvveen the Junior and the Adult Section of the Official Organ. — Editor. JUSTICE Justice vvithout vvisdom is im* possible. — Froude . PAGE 4. Juvenile Section of “Napredek” January 17, 1940 Sports Spotlight By Bill Wapotich Subject: Bowl Games In the hot month of August \vhile the majority of us are gvvimming, playing baseball or just resting, football coaches ali or er the country are putting their teams through a grueling practice in preparation for their football games with various teams. Finally the season begins, y;hich lasts from eight to ten vveeks. During this period, the field of unbeaten teams is nar- rowed, until finally the season ends with about eight major colleges unbeaten. The climax of the season is reached on New Year’s Day, yvhen the outstanding teams, usually unbeaten, from ali over the country compete for na- tional honors. Usually teams from two different sections of the country compete against each other. There were six important games played on New Year’s Day. I will give you a brief summary of the games and the teams that participated. The Rose Bowl Game at Pasadena, Cal., Between Southern California and Tennessee Previous to the game Southern Cali¬ fornia was unbeaten but twice tied for the 1939 season, while Tennessee made an outstanding showing for themselves by being unbeaten, untied and unscored upon. Before game time Southern California was favored to win over Tennessee. And that they did winning 14-0; they not only kept their record clean but spoiled Tennessee’s record of being unbeaten and unscored upon. Tennessee’s record wasn’t blemished until there was but one minute left in the first half, when Ambrose Schindler went over from the one ward line for a touchdown, after they had made a 47 yard march with Schindler doing the passing or running on every play. The second Southern California touchdown came in the clos- ing minutes of the game, when Schnid- ler alternating with Jack Banta drove 85 yards to Tennessee’s one yard line, and there Schindler fooled everybody in the park, with but one yard to go and fourth down, instead of running as usually is done in this čase he tossed a pass to Al Kruger who was standing in the end zone to score the second touchdown and put the game on ice. The outstanding player no doubt was Ambrose Schindler, his personal yardage gained was 75 yards, while his rival team gained only 71 yards. Maj. Bob Neyland, coach of Tennes¬ see said in true sportsmen manner, “We were badly beaten by a superior team. I want to especially congratulate Am¬ brose Schindler. He not only was a great runner, but he ran the team with bril- liance. His choice of plays were ali that a coach could ask.” The Sugar Bowl Game at New Orleans, La., Between Tulane and Texas A. & M. Pre-game favorites were Texas A. & M., but only after a terrific struggle and that it was as Texas A. & M. edged Tulane 14-13. But the game wasn’t so close as the score indicated it, but Texas A. & M. had a player by the name of John Kimbrough and when the game was over it was found that Kimbrough gained more than half of his team’s to- tal. He gained 159 yards from scrim- mage and also he accounted for both of !Texas A. & M.’s touchdowns. He was in there every minute of the game and if he wasn’t carrying the bali he was blocking and when he hit a player they felt it. Football players, coaches, officials and gpectators were alike in their praise for him. The Orange Bowl Game at Miami, Fla., iBetween Georgia Tech and Missouri Entering the game Georgia Tech were favorites to win over Missouri and that she did by running ali over Missouri and winning 21-7. Missouri scored the first touchdovvn on passes by Paul Christman in the opening minutes of the game. But here Georgia Tech took over the game, as their running attack and reverse began to click. Time after time Missouri players broke through the line of Georgia Tech and tackle a player only to find another had the bali. Two of Georgia Tech’s touchdowns came under these conditions and these touchdowns were the deciding factor of this game. The Cotton Bowl Game at Dallas, Texas Between Boston College and Clemson This was a game between two little colleges’ rugged teams but Clemson was given the edge and that is exactly what she did winning 6-3. Boston College was the first to score when Alex Lukachik, Boston College end, kicked a field goal from the 24 yard line. But Clemson wasn’t to be held back and started on a 57 yard march which resulted in a touchdovvn and the deciding points of the game. The Sun Bowl Game at El Paso, Texas, Betvveen Catholic University and Arizona State Not much was known about this game or cared. The game ended in a scoreless tie and each team was satis- fied. In the final period Catholic U. attempted two field goals but neither was good and game ended scoreless. The Shrine Game at San Francisco, California This is the only charity game played on New Year’s day of importance. Ali the profits of the game went to the Shrine Children’s Hospital. The game is played between a team of all-stars from east of the Mississippi river and a team of all-stars west of the river. The game was a rough and tumble affair in which. there were thirty-nine points made. The Wetern all-stars made a total of twenty-eight while the Eastern all-stars had to be content with eleven points. Most of the scoring was done in the first half before the field became too muddy on which to play decent football. A few days after the bowl games were played it was hoped by many that a charity game could be played between Southern California and Texas A. & M. with ali profit going to Finland to help her carry on her fight against the Rus- sian invasion. But officials of Southern California said that as worthy as the cause was, conference rules did not permit them to share profits with a third party. But plans have been made for box- ing matches, basketball carnivals, base¬ ball games and other events in order to secure money for Finland. In a later issue I will attempt to give the outcome of these plans. I wish to thank you for reading my column and until next month, I remain your Spartan Jr. Sports Reporter. THE STORY OF DYNAMITE Dynamite is an explosive produced in its original form in the year 1866, by Alfred Nobel, of Sweden. A few years previous to the invention of dynamite, Nobel had begun experimenting with nitroglycerin, a povverful liquid ex- plosive discovered in 1846 by an Italian chemist, Sobero. Nitroglycerin explodes very readily when in a liquid condition and during Nobel’s experiments his own brother was killed. He persevered, however and in 1866 discovered that mixing nitrogylcerin vvith an absorbent material like kieselkuhr (a porous earth composed of the fossil remains of dia- toms) produces a plastic substance that can be molded into convenient form, is reasonably safe to handle and explodes with violence when set off by a percussion cap. This substance was named “dynamite,” from the Greek word for power. Since 1866 the composition of dyna- mite has undergone various modifica- tions. The percentage of nitroglycerin varies according to the desired strength from 40 to as high as 70. Many Ameri¬ can dynamites essentially are mixtures of nitroglycerin, wood pulp and sodium or potassium nitrate. In some prepara- tions, about half the ordinary amount of glycerin is replaced by ammonium nitrate and in others a Chemical is added to keep the nitroglycerin from freezing. Blasting gelatine, which is even more powerful than ordinary dy- namite, is a jelly-like solid produced by dissolving collodion cotton in nitrogly- History of the Mountaineers The Mountaineers, Vrtec 140, of Pierce, W. Va., was organized in January, 1936. At that time we had eleven charter mem- bers, but, today, we are proud to say that we have about nine- ty. Although, many of us did not know exactly what a Vrtec was for but as time went on we finally realized of how much benefit a Vrtec is to it’s juvenile members. In 1936, we vvorked very hard to increase our membership. By increasing our membership, we had a happier time at ali of our affairs. As the ol’ sayin’ is: “The more, the merrier.” In 1937, the Wheel of Prog- ress Campaign proved to be a success in this community. Many new members vvere enrol- ed by Brothers Louis Royee and Frank Polantz, Sr. As we were the leaders in group “B” a tvven- ty-five dollar check was avvard- ed as a campaign prize. In that same year, we were al¬ so fortunate in having a few representatives from our Vrtec at the National Athletic. Meet in Cleveland. In 1938, the annual picnic of the Mountaineers was held at Silver Lake Park. This picnic was well attended and every- body was enjoying himself to his heart’s content. On May 17, 1939, we were visited by Mike Vrhovnik. It cer- tainly vvas a pleasure to meet him again. (We’d like to have jou come again, Mike!) Another campaign started in October and again it has proven to be a success. With twenty- seven new members enrolled, this means that yours truly will represent Vrtec 140 at the Vrtec Cultural Festival in Cleveland. At our December meeting it was decided that vre have a fes¬ tival so as to give the members a Christmas treat. The festival was a grand success and this vvas due only through CO- OPERATION. Let’s start 1940 off right! If ali the officers and members cooperate, I’m sure whatever vre plan in 1940 will be a success. In conclusion, I want to say that vre vvill continue to vrork hard to make Vrtec 140 a bigger and better branch of this great and vvonderful organization, the SSPZ. Mary Klevisher, Sec’y m ~ Vrtec 140 Pierce, W. Va. cerin and mixing with wood pulp and a little potassium nitrate. Nobel’s in¬ vention must be listed among the im¬ portant milestones in the progress of civilization. Careful Farmer’s Wife (to druggist): Now be sure and write plain on the bottles which is for Hank and which is for the horse. I wouldn’t want anything to happen to the horse before spring plow- ing, Sophie Anetta Colarič Vrtec S Dawn Patrol Govvanda, N. Y. Hello, gang, back again with some more reports and high-lights from Dawn Patrol, Vrtec 148, We had a record-breaking at- tendance at our last meeting. Let’s keep it up, members! The refreshments were vvonderful and plenty of games vvere play- ed. Preparations for our dance jointly vvith the senior lodge are in full svving, and so is the play. Indeed, I must mention that our active little member, Eleanor Matekovich, again took the prize in Slovene School. Come boys, don’t let the girls beat you at it ali the time. I’ve noticed in the Vrtec Sec¬ tion that there are quite a few delegates qualified for the Fes¬ tival in Cleveland in the month of May, Off the Record I noticed that a few boys and girls are quite naughty and don’t listen to our Administra- trix. Come let’s start the nevv year right . . . We have a mem¬ ber vvho is only tvfcelve years old and is in the first year of High —none other than Wally (Nes- ty) Gnezda. Keep it up, “Nes- ty,” you’ll be out of high school vvhen you are fifteen . . . Mary and Frances, did that candy that vvas given to you at the re- hearsal Sunday taste good? . .. At our Christmas party we heard little Bobby Vehar vvho is only three years old sing “God Bless America.” He sure can sing for a little shaver . . . Hovv are you boys and girls enjoying the gifts you received for Christmas? . . . I see our little “Boy Scout” received a packet —huh, Dick? . . . Hey “Stub,” what are you trying to do, plunging in the snovv-drift the other day . . . you sure make a good snovvman . . . and you “Guts,” hovv did you get home the other day vvhen you burned your boots vvhile skating? What did your mummy say? Closing now and until I see you again, your Roving Reporter CONCORDIAN JUNIORS Cleveland, O. — Novv that the Festival Campaign is over, let’s get to vvork on our “Honor Cam¬ paign” vvhich began Jan. 1,1940, Any member of our Vrtec can join the contest! Ali you have to do is enroll five members, and you have five months to do it. That gives you plenty of time, doesn’t it? If by May 31, 1940, you have done this, then you vvill be given an emblem signifying that you are an “Honor Members” of our Vrtec. Not only that, but in June (Juvenile Month) we’ll have a niče surprise for you. There is just one “catch.” You must enroll the members yourself, but if interested, you vvill be taught hovv to do this. So come on members, join our contest and become an “Honor Member.” Fraternally, Marge Jeric, Admx. .Vrtec 171 January 17, 1940 Juvenile Section of "Napredek" PAGE 5 NEWS FROM BALKAN JRS. Milvvaukee, Wis. — The Bal¬ kan Juniors had there annual Xmas program on December 23, which was a great success, Thanks to ali Vrtec members and everyone that helped. Also thanks to Brother Vrhovnik for bringing the movies. Our New Year’s party on the 27th of December was also a big success. Much fun was had from 3 o’clock in the afternoon until about 9 o‘clock in the eve- ning. At six vve had our dinner consisting of potato salad, wei- nerS; soda, cookies and ali the' goodies that you usually serve at parties. Everyone I’m sure had a good time. Hayriding Party We are having a Hayriding party, Feb. 2, 1940. It will be held in the evening at 6:30. We are going out to the Midway Airport. Money and permission slips must be in by Jan. 27 at Sophie StampfeTs home. In čase we shouldn’t have enough chil- dren by the 27th, any one that \vants to may bring a friend, but he or she also must have their 25c and permission slips in before the 2nd of February. Dress warmly and bring some lunch. Everyone must be at Ka- gel playground, our meeting plače, on 12th and Mineral St., by 6:15 p. m. We wont wait for anybody. I hope to see many of our Vrtec members there. * We held elections at our meeting, Jan. 13, 1940. Our president for another year is Herman Jerkich, our vice-presi- dent is Virginia Reigel, our treasurer is Gordon Ziglinski, the recording secretary is again Marie Ermenc and our sar- geant at arms is Art Kroll, while I am the secretary again. Norman Stampfel, Sec’y Vrtec 33 REPORT OF CHRISTMAS PARTY Milwaukee, Wisc. — Decem¬ ber 23 Vrtec 33 held a Christ- mas program consisting of sing- ing, instrumental mušic and the recitation of poems. The out- standing numbers of our pro¬ gram were contributed by Betty Bernik, who did tap dances and acrobatic stunts and Eddie Er- mence who did an Italian skit and sang Santa Lucia, making everybody j ust roar with laugh- ter. Little Tommy Leskoshek and Johnny Zuiner are growing up to be great accordionists. Margaret Oho jak made a charming majorette swinging and twirling her baton. The team of brother and sister Rosemary and Leonard Bara¬ ga played violin and accordion. Richard Kloplsh sang some pop- ular tunes and did a niče job of it. Vrtec 33 thanks the literary contests judges from the bot- tom of their hearts for the tro¬ pi^ cup awarded to them. We will work diligently toward vvinning the first prize next year. A few days after our Christ- mas program our Vrtec had a combined Hard Time and New Year’s party. With horns, danc- ing, and games we welcomes in the New Year. Vrtec 33 is look- ing forward to having a pros- perous and Progressive new year. Our sincere thanks to our Ju¬ venile Director Bro. M. Vrhov¬ nik for his speech and for the shovvingmf techni-colored mov- ing pictures of many places and activities among the lodges of the SSPZ. Thanks to our Administratrix Sophie - Stampfel and to ali adult “Balkan" members, who worked so willingly and helped to make our program so success- ful, and to one and ali that were present that evening for their moral and financial support. Fraternally yours, Marie Ermence Vrtec 33 Milwaukee, Wisc. — News from our Christmas and New Year’s party. On the night of December 23 vre had our Christ¬ mas party. First we had mov- ing pictures by Brother Vrhov¬ nik ,then we had accordion play- ing, acrobatic and tap danc- ing and Edward Ermence play- ed as an Italian. Then Santa Claus came and gave us candy, fruit, cookies and nuts, and we each got a balloon. After every- thing was over we had dancing. On Dec. 27 we had our New Year’s party. We had a lot of fun. We had little hats and vvhistles, and vve played games. The games vvere: spin the bot- tle, broom dance and pillovr dance. We also did theh Grand March. I thank brother Vrhovnik very much for coming to our party and for the pictures he showed us. I also thank our Ad¬ ministrator and ali those who helped to make our parties pos- sible. Everybody present had a lot of fun. Here is vvishing you ali a very happy and prosperous newyear. Jeanette Gaber, Vrtec 33 GOOD-BYE TO HIAWA- THANS Urbana, 111. — Everything can vvear out; so can a good- bye. However this month makes a last good-bye to the Vrtec, for by this time next month I shall be a member of the adult department, and a proud pos- sessor of the beautiful pin \vhich I shall receive. It has been a lot of fun vvrit- ing for the Vrtec paper, vvork- ing vvith my home branch, and trying to be helpful in my small way. I do hope that you, too, have enjoyed my writings. I’m glad that the adult department has an English section—maybe Power Point Jrs. . Power Point, .O. — Well, here I am again after my long sleep. I guess our Christmas dance woke me up. We were expecting a lot of members, friends and neighbors from far and near, but I suppose they just couldn’t reach our big city just then be- cause they were preparing for Christmas. Well, vve might see them the next time. Boy, did vve have fun vvhen Vic played the Beer Barrel Polka. The hardest thing of ali was vvhen vve had to get up the next morning for our meeting, vvhich was very in- teresting. We elected nevv officers for 1940, who are as follovvs: presi¬ dent, Sophie Taucher; secre- tary, Clara Chuck; recording secretary, Elizabeth Chuck; treasurer, Virginia Chuck; au- ditors, Frances Taucher and Agnes Lesjak. Oh yes, the ad¬ ministrator, Mrs. Bogatay. The meeting was pretty well attend- ed, for the number of members vve have. Maybe some day vve will have more. This is ali I can vvrite today, because the Beer Barrel Polka is on my mind again. So good- bye till our next meeting. Sophie Taucher, Preš. Vrtec 126 “Pioneers” Vandling, Pa. — Pioneers, Vrtec 1, vvill hold their month- ly meeting on Friday evening, January 19, 1940 at Naprej Hall. The meeting vvill begin at 7 o’clock. Members please attend this meeting because election of of¬ ficers vvill be held. Let’s start the nevv year vvith a bang. This vvill be our first meeting in 1940, so let’s have a 100 per cent- attendance and each member bring in a nevv member. NEW YEAR ADVICE There may visit you this nevv year Many mediums of strife. Put to use these trouble-makers; Let them aid, not mar, your life. Find some good in disappointment; Use each ill vvind though it chills. From ali stumbling blocks build high- ways— Change the mountains to mole-hills. Wm. Pevc Fll get up enough energy to vvrite for it. Christmas vvas a grand occa- sion for everyone vve knovv in Nokomis. It vvas spent in the same old-fashioned vvay vvith ali our friends and members. The Nevv Year made a favorable entrance, too. May the nevv year vvish be vvith ali Vrtec units this year and every year; may it grovv to be a bigger and better organization, and may it keep its Vrtec Section in the Napre¬ dek so that vve can keep on en- joying it. JFlorence Indianapolis Jugoslavs HIGHLIGHTS ’39 AND PRE- VIEW ’40 Indianapolis, Ind. — The re- port on the year of 1939, shovvs that Vrtec 9 has done magnifi- cent vvork. Their membership has been increased so that it is novv one of the largest in the country. Vrtec 9 vvas also the National Softball Champ of ’39, vvhich vvas held here in Indiana¬ polis. The year ’39 vvas a happy and successful year for Vrtec 9 due to the vvork of our elder Vrtec members and also that of lodge Danica. The elder mem¬ bers of our Vrtec vvill be lost this coming year. We vvish to thank ali the boys and lodge Danica for ali they have done for the Vrtec. The coming year vve hope vvill be even more successful than the last. Novv that vve are go¬ ing to lose our elder members, younger members vvill take their places. We knovv the task that lies before them, and hope they vvill do as vvell as the boys that are novv leaving us. Nevv officers vvere elected and I think they vvere vvell chosen. The nevv officers are: President, Rose Klarich; vice-president, Raymond Medvešček; secre- tary, Mary Klarich and record¬ ing secretary, Wilma (Seeond name missing, Ed.). We also elected a sargeant-at-arms, B. Yerich. We vvish the nevv offi¬ cers the best of lučk and a suc¬ cessful year. The possibilities of a good softball team for 1940 are great. I think they vvill be as tough as they come. We hope to retain the championship in the com¬ ing meet. There are five return- ing letter men and quite a fevv nevv players. With the fine man- aging vve should have a success¬ ful season. LOUIS' GOSSIP COLMUN Henry (Jitterbug) Bajt vvas taboggan- ing during Christmas vaeation. He came home vvith the seat of his pants tom. (Did you have an accident, Henry?) Louis (Handsome) Znidarsich vvas seen dancing polkas on Nevv Year's eve vvith his cousin. (Did she have her old pair of shoes on?) Leo (Ned Sparks) Robus could really svving it vvith the accordion. (He can crack the jokes as vvell.) John (VVrong Arm) Prapotnik vvas seen at Delores Ivancic's house on Christmas Eve. (Joan doesn’t live there, Prap. You got the vvrong house.) Bronko (Qu-ball) Yerich vvas seen dancing at Christemores every Friday night. (Could it be because of a cer- tain girl?) Louis (Tyronne Povver) Dragan vvas seen in the dressing room at the Slov. Nat’l Home on Nevv Year’s Eve. We al- most had the police force looking for him. He finally came out vvith --. (Was she struggling too hard, Louie?) Aliče Lambert joined the Vrtec 5 unit. (Was it because of Wm. Komlance’s in¬ fluence?) On Nevv Year's Eve a Vrtec bov shovved Hollyvvood actors hovv to per- form a romantical love scene. (Hovv do you do it, Zaker?) Louis Dragon yrtec g PAGE 6 Juvenile Section of “Napredek” January 17, 1940 Strabane News Strabane, Pa. — D.espite the heavy sno_vv and zero weather, a very good turn-out was had at the Challenger Jrs. January election meeting. So with the start of the new y.ear, we have the follovving leaders: Samuel Zampan, re-elected president, and his able assistant S‘teve Horvat as vice-president, Lil- lian Kosmach re-elected sec. and treas., also re-elected re- cording sec. Betty Jane Beton, sergeant at arms Harvy Davis. Also a new addition, a publicity committee headed by Helen Pinchak, Mary Jane Sciabica, Dorothy Helay, Frank Cornell and Jane Ellis. Now that we have a publicity committee let’s see an article or two in next month’s paper. Attention Ali Girls Knitting classes will be re- sumed beginning Wednesday, Jan. 17, thru till April. Some fifteen girls received instruc- tions in knitting last year under the supervision of our admini- stratrix Miss Frances Verhov- nik. Classes will be held at the home of Miss Verhovnik, and ali girls are asked to attend. Information Please Why don’t v Elsie Kosmach, Helen Kress, Evelyn Yarkosky, Fazzo and Bill Drenik attend any more meetings? Who’s the driver of the vvhite deliverv truck that’s always seen at the Chartiers High School at dis- missal time ? Could he be wait- ing for a certain red head? Who’s the handsome guy al- ways seen with Evelyn Yarko- sky? They say it’s Blackie! Wonder who gave Jane Ellis her nickname “Peanuts.” What- ever became of Bill and Bob Davis. Oh yes! How are you getting along with your blonde friend, Fazzo? The one that rides the train to Trinity Hi. Who does Sam Zampan date? Did you know that Bill Drenik is on the Trinity High varsity basketball team? And that Faz¬ zo is on the reserves. How did you ali like your Xmas treat? Something different anywav. Why does Betty Jane Beton al- ways go square dancing? Does Vivian stili go with Eddie? Please teli us why, oh why, can’t the fellows keep quiet during the meetings, especially Blow-zum Cornell? Why don’t we ali get together and have a coasting party some night, now that there’s pienty of snow. ¥ ¥ A new member, William Zietz, was proposed at the last meeting. Let’s see how many we can have at the next! Novv girls, don’t forget the Knitting Classes and everyone Lry to at¬ tend the next meeting which will be held at the home of Miss .Verhovnik. See you ali then. “Reporter” Kingsters Delmont, Pa. — The last monthly meeting of the King¬ sters was held on December 17, 1939. Sev:ral matters of im- portance were discussed. As- sessments shall be paid from the treasury to ali members during the months of January and February. On December 24, the King¬ sters had their Christmas party which was enjoyed by everyone. We were glad to see many of our younger members present who cannot attend the month- ly meetings. Refreshments, Xmas specialties and dancing was the main attraction of the evenjng. Gifts were given to the Vrtec officers and to the ad¬ ministrator. The next meeting of Vrtec 103, will be on Sunday, January 21, 1940. Let’s start the new year out by trying to have 100 per cent attendance. The elec¬ tion of officers shall take plače, and plans must be made for our fourth anniversary dance. Make it your duty to attend so that you may participate in the lod- ge’s affairs. A party shall im- mediately follow the meeting. Don’t forget the date, January 21, 1940 at the White Valley Hall. We need your cooperation. Helen Kastelic, Preš. Vrtec 103 Spartan News Ann Opeka Once again, here’s a remin- der for ali the Spartan mem¬ bers that they should attend their monthly meeting, the first ene this year, on Thurs., Jan. .18, 1940, in the S. N. H. (old bldg. room No. 3) at 7:30 p. m. sharp. Let’s start the year with a bang and fill the room to a capacity, with your co-opera- tion and support the year 1940 will prove very successful for ali Spartan members and the lodge itself without a doubt. As you know, at this meet¬ ing the election of delegates to the lOth SSPZ convention held in Collimvood, Ohio, will take plače. Spartans are entitled to send two delegates. Also, ali Spartan bowlers are asked to attend this meeting for a discussion will be brought before you on what type of af- fair you will sponsor to help defray expenses for traveling to Chicago to attend SSPZ Bowling Tournament. These two items, the election of delegates and the bowlers affair, are very important, tlierefore, yohr presence is ab¬ soluten necessary. For after the meeting the en- tertainment committee has planned an interesting program vrhich, I’m sure, you’ll enjov. Be sure to come! INK A drop of ink may make a million think. — Byron. EVENING STARS WHITE VALLEY, Pa. — Howdy everybody? Well, I’m back with “People You and I Know.” Thresa Kastelic was home for hler Christmas vacation. Too bad you couldn’t stay longer. What was the idea of the love making to Verna? Didn’t you see what Verna was waiting for at the end of the party? He was handsome wasn’t he? Mary Laurich — we don’t know where she’s keeping - her- self, but a few of the fellows from Herminie can teli you. Verna Kosmach—we haven’t seen her up Pedora Hill very much. Is Herky taking that much of your time, Verna? Albert Premozic (midget) turned out to be a good dancer. Who happens to be your teach- er Midg? Stanley Previc comes home from the C C Camps almost every week-end. He was at the Kingsters’ party having a niče time. What happened to Fred¬ die^ eye, Stanley? Helen Kastelic, president of Vrtec 103, was very busy at the party. Didn’t you even have time to dance, Helen? Valentina Previc (Teanie) was one of the lucky girls that received a very pretty wrist watch for Christmas. Martin Kukovich, of Manor, and his orchestra will play for a dance at Pleasant Valley, Jan. 27, 1940. Agnes Tekstar, of Ambridge, we were so glad to hear of her winning the trip to Cleveland. Nice work, Agnes! Frances Rosenberger, of Am¬ bridge, I guess you’re 'vvonder- ing what happened to your cor- respondent from White Valley. She’ll write to you, Im sure. Congratulations to the en- gaged couple, Helen Sabec, an Evening Star and Ralph Kova¬ čič of Export. May > our Vrtec inerease! Joe Noca who is at the hali during our meetings with a few other members, but always hap¬ pens to be downstairs (the club)! Frank Senchur—we liaven’t read an article written by you in the Napredek. Why? Mary Cappa (she’s the Eve¬ ning Starš’ recording secretary) manages to be present at every meeting. Why don’t the rest of you follow her-footsteps? Slugs Kosela is getting-along fine and will soon be trans- ferred to a near-by hospital. Mary Mladenik keeps going to East Pittsburgh. Well Mary, maybe you’ll have better lučk yet. By the way, your jokes are alright, but omit the story of Popeye. Pauline Kosmach with the help of Julia, makes a very good entertainer. Wish I could spend more evenings with you, but you see it’s impossible. Joe Laurich, we were sur- prised to see you do the polka Hoosier Pals INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.—After a years absence from this page I again poke out my poor head. poor because my mother used the last of my hair oil for the lettuce this evening and my hair just will not stand down without it. Laughing at my pun for half an hour I forget what I was going to write about in the first plače. Oh! Yes. . . yes, thafs it. I was going to notifv ali bowlers that roll-offs for the formation of teams for the An- nual SSPZ Bovvling Tournament will begin on Sunday, February 4th. The test will continue there- on for eight weeks. That is, you must submit eight games to qualify for a team. As only the first two teams in the men’s division and the four highest in the ladies division will be en- tered in all-events from the Athletic Fund this is important. If you should miss a Sunda r y afternoon you may notify an official when you want to roli a postponed game. These offi- cials are yet to be appointed. No league scores will be ac- cepted. So there. Ali ye loyal Hoosier Pals turn out on Feb. 4 now and let’s make this an enjoyable get-to- gether in true Hoosier Pal 1'ashion. Milo Semenič says he is always ready to pitch in for some Chicago River. Paying Dues As you may have heard Frank Mivec is the new secretary. In his behalf I plead that ali mem¬ bers bring their dues before the 25th day of each and every month to the regular Hoosier Pal meeting. If there is an ex- cuse why you can not pay at the meeting you can pay your dues at his home at 939 N. War- man Avenue. The Wistful Vamp On Safety Cleveland Police records show that two thirds of ali traffic accidents are the fault of the pedestrian. Cross only at the corners. — Don’t cross in mid- block. Let us ali help in the campaign to “Save a Life for Christmas.” Bureau of Public Relations, Cleveland Police Department. Cunning Mamma “What did you get your baby for a Christmas present?” “I took $10 from the little darling’s bank and bought him this lovely table lamp.” at the Kingsters’ party Christ¬ mas Eve. Elsie De Mario—I don/t re- member her attending a meet¬ ing. You would have been lucky at the last meeting of 1939. To ali Evening Starš: Let’s start the new year right and at¬ tend every meeting, and as Ver¬ na wrote once, the meetings are held upstairs, not downstairs, v — Jov January 17, 1940 Juvenile Section of “Napredek” PA.GE X SYtAN Ul JlliORS | BANG! NEW YEAR’S OFF! Sygan, Pa. •— As I sit here writing, I reminisce of the year gone by . . . The grand times we had together at meetings, parties, dances, and the meets, watching the new youngsters that first set foot in our Vrtec. Bang! We’re off to start the New Year right. Of course vve’ll have those same gala affairs, but since there are more of us, I say, “the more the merrier.” Let’s keep up the goal for new members. Let’s cooperate in everyway; member with mem- ber, officers with members and vice versa. Let’s make a habit, or rather new resolution, to see how many meetings we can at- tend this year. Come to meet¬ ings with ali your bright ideas, perhaps they are better and in- volve more fun than those we’ve been using. Just like an idea a younster put into my head, “how about teaching jitterbug dancing.” Now say youngsters, that’s new, grand and joyful. So come on ali you children, let’s dance and shake ’em up! Those of you such as Rose De- mosvek, Rosie Ursitz and Elsie Prosen, as well as others, can teach the young ones and elders the “moderne dance.” Even you big, strong he-men can and will learn, eventually, I wager. Are you ali for the idea? You’ve got to prove it at our next meeting on Friday, January 19, 1940 at 6:30 p. m. I j ust can’t resist telling you about our final meeting of 1939. I must say we had a perfect at- tendance then, comparing it with other meetings of times gone by. Mind you, over 65 members čarne to speculate on the most important meeting of the year, election day. But say, didn’t we ali have a joyful time? Can we have another attendance as perfect as this on Jan 19, or perhaps, in near future? At the first meeting of 1940, and remainder of them, the chief interest will be in the capable hands of few new of¬ ficers, as well as old. At our December session, John Dolinar, the brother of our ex-president, Frank who was recently trans- ferred into adult lodge, vvas elected president. With your. fine personality, your fine sense of humor and your ability, vve believe you are capable in hold¬ ing such a ne\v position. We hope your chief interest lies vvith us ali. Good lučk Johnnie! George Prosen is another new- ly elected officer. He has the privilege of acting as our new treasurer. George, too, seems capable of holding his position. With his keen ability, niče per- sonality and fine sense of hu¬ mor, we knovv you’ll come thru vvith flying colors. May your work be done as we.ll as our past treasurer, Margaret Er¬ žen ! Another change was that of sargeant-at-arms. Frank Vishnikar novv holds that honor. Boys! You ali seem capable, vvilling and cooperative mem¬ bers, please attend ali meet¬ ings! This is urgent! The remainder of the offi¬ cers is the same as previous. Hilda Dolence, vice-president; Rose Dernosvek, recording sec- retary; Julia Kramzer, secre- tary. I hope you agree, as I believe, that our whole interest lies in those capable hands. May we ali enjoy the good lučk, loads of success, in ali socials, etc., that we may un- dertake during the new year! Julia C. Kramzer, Sec’y Vrtec 72 My sincerest thanks and ap- preciation goes now to Mrs. Pintar, who so diligently and earnestly helped me obtain some of my 25 qualified mem¬ bers, which enabled me to win my trip to Ohio. After mother and I, with some aid of Mrs. Pintar, had the 25 members, Mrs. Pintar kept finding new ones. Incidentally she lives in Morgan and there is where she won my lučk. Thanks again, Mrs. Pintar, and I only hope I will be able to repay you for your fine aid to me, our Vrtec 72 and SSPZ. as a whole. Julia C. Kramzer Vrtec 72 WE ALSO ENJOYED XMAS IN SYGAN Sygan Hill, Pa. — Little boys and girls did not hesitate when it came to doing chores for ma¬ ma and papa, in fact they were never so helpful and willing to say, “I’ll wash the dishes” or Pil bring in -some wood.” And then, when ali cups and saucers were washed, and the crumbs were brushed away, they cravvl- ed on pa’s and mama’s lap and talk so happily. Soon the sub- ject of -Christmas and Santa Claus arose. La ter ma and pa were asked to write to the an- nual Xmas visitor. (We’re ali familiar with this situation be- cause I, as well as you ali, ex- perienced the need to be good.) Everywhere, everyone was scurrying from store to store, rushing for last minute shop- ping and mailing out Xmas greetings. Gosh! each greeted people with cheery smiles or pleasant, “hello!” and “Merry Xmas!” It seemed that ali the world were at peace. Ali this hustle and bustle pointed to the fact that the annual holiday was here! Mothers sighed, ‘Tli be glad when this is over,” but deep dovvn in their hearts their joy was supreme. Everywhere, on that occasion it was celebrated with much Xmas špirit. People gathered in many places, in nearlv overy city ,to enjoy Xmas programs. Gifts were exchanged and everyone appeared to be happy. Every Vrtec held a Xmas party and I’ll bet a fine pro¬ gram was included. Here in Sygan Hill, candy was distri- buted to every juvenile, a lunch was sex*ved, we danced after- wards and an almost perfect program was on hand and dis- played. Ali in ali, on Dec. 23 our Christmas party was a real success. Christmas certainly brought back with it ‘Peace on Earth and Good Will to Ali.” Santy Claus buzzed his ex- citing events to me after he visited Sygan Vrtec on Dec. 23. (That was after he undressed from his u 11 r a-fashionable, Santy suit. It’s a Vogue fash- ion!) Santy was certainly in a fix. Santy quotes and I repeat: ‘The weather was mild. In the midst light, large flaky bits of snow floated happily.A real situation prevailed here! This was the first time I had to take out my reindeers from the stable, dust them off and shine up the old dingy sled with shinola (or some kind of renewer) and hitch ’em both up, this year! Next I waited for snow. 8:00 p. m. and no snow! Snap! Snap! (snap- ped fingers). My suit! Up the attic I ran opened up the old chest and pulled out a suit which happened to be eaten by an army of moths. (This was j ust a suit but not my Santa Claus suit, I found that out afterwards). “Thought flashed through my mind. I j ust couldn’t dis- appoint Sygan this year! I thought and thought, bit off my nails, paced the floor ,till I vis- ualized a path on my attic floor. After I settled down in a chair, in the dark, filthy attic, flash! Look again for old suit (my conscience talking.) Well, I found my suit! Mind you, I had been holding two pairs of red flannels in my hands while my suit sat in moth proof box, just waiting for me to lift it out of the chest. Out of my clothes and into my suit I jumped and swish! I was off! (Well wasn’t that a mistake. Flannels, ha! ha!) “At 9:00 I arrived at Sygan, safe and sound, to find there loads of very happy children. The program \vas grand and the children so spotless and mannerly. Their happy faces beamed with delight when I handed each a niče box of can- dy.” “Pl be back next year and much earlier.” Bo-Be (Santy Claus) teliš me the affair vvas grand and it reall.v was folks! Ali co-opera- ted wonderfully as did Santy. He enjoyed pretending to be Santa Claus. Hope you enjoyed every minute of fun, as we enjoyed arranging this affair. Julia C Kramzer, Sec’y Vrtec 72 A VISIT By Florence Kmet, As we advanced, the mine had the appearance of a spectre, a deserted, black, steel frame- work silhouetted against the dreary, cold, cloudy sky which was pierced with flaming, red rays of sunset. We thought of Poe and his stories of horror as we fought against the deep snowdrifts and sharp, blade- like west wind to reach this ugly mass of steel. There was no life at the mine. We felt as trespassers on for- bidden ground. The wind howI- ed as if returning echoes of the past. The distance dropped behind us as we ascended the small slope to reach the mine which novv towered before us like Eif¬ fel Tower. The wind whistled - and sang a dirge as it rushed through the bonds of iron and steel. Huge chunks of coal weighing hundreds of pounds lay under the pure, dead, white snow assuming e n o r mous, ghastly shapes in our minds. Slowly, anxiously we felt our way among the pillars of steel until we reached the edge of the shaft. The shaft resembled a floorless prison celi with its sturdy bars of steel. The walls of the shaft although we could see only about three feet down from the surface of the earth) were of dark, grayish-black dirt, which made us think they had existed since the beginning of time. We threw a piece of coal into the shaft only to hear an undistinguishable, h a u nting, modulated musical sound many second a,fter the coal had been thrown. This haunting modu¬ lated sound reminded us of ali the tragic deaths that had been met here. We had a vehement desire in fear; yet we could not force our feet to move. It vvas getting dark. We threvv another piece of coal into the shaft; the same sound vvas heard. We stared at each other, shuttered, turned our backs to the mine and fled as from a huge dangerous monster. Rožnik Juniors (Continued from page 2.) PERSONAL INTERVIEW Helen Mikrut Our very good friend Helen Mikrut was born in Chicago, IIP, on Sept. 15, 1923. She is a študent in her 2 A year at Far- ragut High School in Chicago. She is taking a commercial course vvith Latin as selective. She greatly enjoys dancing, vvriting, singing, and roller skat- ing. She plans to get a job as soon as possible after gradu- ating from school, and to settle dovvn as a very good business vvoman. Her pet peeve is con- ceited people. Her favorite foods are, banana cream pie, popcorn and spinach. Her fa¬ vorite color is green and her fa¬ vorite flovver the gardenia. Jeannette Beresheim, Vrtec 160 PAGE 8 Juvenile Sectlon of “Napredek” January 17, 1940 Cleveland United Lodges Bowling News UTOPIAN HAWKS UPSET UTOPIAN FALCONS IN TWO GAMES The Utopian Hawks, the hard lučk team in the League, upset the Utopian Falcons in two .games. For the Hawks T. Turk had a 516 series and J. Kikol a 514 series. For the Falcons J. Spilar had a 566 series and a 214 game high series for the day. With J. Japel hitting a 541 series the Concordians tcjok over the Lunder Adamič team in two games. K. Stokel was high for Lunder Adamič with a 474 series. The Utopian Eagles gained one game on the Utopian Fal¬ cons when they took two games from the Združeni Brati. P. Ma¬ mila with a 536 series with a 217 game was high for the Eagles. T. Debeljak had a 529 series with a 209 game for the Združeni Brati. The Spartan Cavaliers took over their brother team the Spartan, Yankees. S. Žagar had a 547 series with a 211 games and B. Schuster had a 532 with a 212 game for the Cavaliers. E. Centa had a 519 series for the Yankees. The Spartan P r e s i d ents svvamped their brother team the Blue Jays in ali three games. For the Presidents R. Lisch had a 552 series and T. Brodnik a 520 series. For the Blue Jays J. Može had a 516 series and J. Pečnik a 512 series. . Standings kees vs' Utopian Eagles. Alleys 3-4 — Spartan Blue Jays vs Lunder-Adamič (post- poned). Alleys 5-6 — Concordian vs Utopian Falcons. J Alleys 7-8 — Združeni Brati vs Spartan Cavaliers. Alleys 7-8 (3 p.m.) — Utop. Hawks vs Spartan Presidents. LADIES LEAGUE The S. S. Aces keeping up their winning streak took two from the Utopian Rollers. Marge Jeric, who is steadily raising her average was high for the Aces with 138-159-156 for a 453 series. The Rollers in spite of their losses stayed in first plače. Stella Zorman was high with 404. The S. S. Flashes lost three to the revived Utopian Flyers, thereby dropping into second plače. Anne Madey was high for the Flyers with 150-165-115 for ■a 430 series. Molly Duša was high for the losers with 372. Schedule Jan. 21 Spartans vs Utopian Flyers S. S. Flashes vs Utopian Rollers S. S. Aces bye. Fourth round schedule Code: 1. Spartans; 2. Utopian Flyers; 3. S.-S. Flashes; 4. Uto¬ pian Rollers; 5. S. S. Aces. The standings at the end of this round are: Utopian Rollers 39 23 16 .589 S. S. Flashes ...... 39 22 17 .564 Utopian Flyers .. 39 22 17 .564 Spartans . 39 20 19 .512 S. S. Aces . 39 19 20 .487 Team Hi 3 games Utopians The Utopians are holding their annual anniversary dance, Jan. 27, 1940 at the Slovene Hall on Waterloo Rd. We ex- tend a very special invitation to ali SSPZ members both far and near. We hope the weather man predicts favorable vveather for the week end of Jan. 27 so that they may be able to drive in town, from ali corners of the globe. Johnny Pecon will furnish the mušic. The entertainment committee promises to show you ali a very pleasant time. We have a date — lest you forget, mark it on your memo. Jan 27, 1940, at 8 o’clock. Gal Reporter Economg “Stand behind your lover,” said the tightwad to his un- faithful wife. ‘Tm going to shoot you both.” —Jack p’antern. Danica Bowling Events Indianapolis, Ind. — The time is 7 o’clock. The plače is at the Indiana Bowling Alleys. Don’t get excited. Who’s ex- cited? We ali are, say, the Da¬ nica Boys. The reason for the great exeitement is that it is the first real bovvling meet of the newly organized Danica league. The first league games were played while the Danica Blues composed of Thomas Naumsek, Louis Znidersich, ,Capt. Juggs Qualitza, Louis Urbančič and Frank Golob took three games in succession from the Danica Greens. The Greens team is composed of John Hren, Capt. Gus Zupančič, Al Albin, Joe Verhonik and Steve Škorjanc, Jr. In the other games schedul- ed the Purples took a two out of three decision from the high- ly favored Danica Reds. Mem¬ bers on the Purple squad are Joe Matkovich, Jr., Capt., John Praprotnik, Al Armin, Frank Zakrajšek and Martin Dragan. The Reds are composed of To- ny Bayt, Capt., Ed Bencik, Dave Bencik, Felix Blazich and Alex Cociancich. Others that saw action in the league were Adolph Flajs, Ven. Battich and Albin Turk. In the masculine ranks Louis Urbančič did a niče job of knocking down the maples. Louie also had the highest single game. He rolled 214. Runnerup to Louis was Juggs Qualitza, who had three pins less than he did. Standings Champion Bowler The person with the greatest art in bovvling is Alex Cocian¬ cich. The fellow with the most speed is Gus Zupančič. Frank Zakrajšek has the best curve bali which he calls his “Vera- poppa” bali. Ed Bencik is the most accurate bowler on the squad. Compile these men to- gether so as to form a bowler and I believe in my estima- tion we will have the greatest bowler in America. This and That h John “Poodle” Praprotnik didn’t have such a good score in the first four frames but he finally came thru with a better score than yours truly. John “Captain” Hren did a niče job for himself and for his team when he rolled a niče game last Sunday eve. Al “Fovvl” Armine went a quarter way down the alley when he forgot to let go of the bali. Dave Bencik was telling me that drinking and bowling don’t mix. (I wonder if he tried it out!) Felix “Gold Medal” Blazich tried to keep his average of Up-To-The-Minute CLEVELAND, O. — Business got under way- at the Concor¬ dian Srs. meeting with the ini- tiation of ,two new members, Ad Lunder and Helen Russ. A touch of humor was added to the seriousness of the occasion by Helen and Ad linking arms and repeating solemn, “I do’s.” Supervisors elected for the Ju- niors were Tony Duša, Elsie Maple and Helen Russ. Our membership has increased dur- ing 1939 and with the excellent co-operation we have been get- ting we ought to go places in 1940. Plans for the social, March 1, sponsored by the members of Concordian Srs. Bowling teams are near completion. On that night some lucky person will get a bowling bali. The meeting vvas adjourned and certain mem¬ bers then proceeded to the club room where a final touch of finesse was given to the busi- ness previously discussed. It looks as if the female cheering section has added to the confidence of the men’s bovvling team. They took two games from the Lunder-Adamič boys. Was it the cheering or vvas it the bovvling? “Oh, John- ny, Oh, Johnny, how you can bowl!” Keep it up there, John- ny, those 500 series sure do help. Teeny seemed to wash the bad lučk off his hands. Bring a serubbing brush next Sunday, Teeny! The Aces think it’s too colcl dovvn in the cellar, so they are trying to jump up to a warmer spot. Taking two games from the Utopian Rollers helped a bit. Mary L. says she is tired of seeing Margie get ali the high games. Quote, “From now on, watch my smoke.” Flashes — not much — they lost ali three to the Utopian Flyers. Molly Duša seems to be a consistent “flash.” What hap- pened to the rest of the Flash¬ es? Better lučk next time, gals. Well, be seeing you at the Lun- der-Adamic Social. “Noses for News” 182 but it seemed utterly im- possible. (Better lučk next time, Hitler). Joe “Handsome” Verhonik breught his heart throb with him to the alleys (What was the outeome, Joe?) Ed “Nervous” Bencik, didn’t have a very good total due to the fact that he vvas ali in a Hutter about getting the play- ers organized. Joe “Bounce Bali” Matko¬ vich, Jr., has the most lučk of ali the players on the Da¬ ljica teams. This is ali for the present but I’ll be back in a flash with ali of the trash. ITI see ali you bovvlers at the alleys and don’t forget the little black cat. The Danica Teller Aller P. S.—Don’t rub it is—Faith- ful Danica Member.