Uhaja vsak dan razen sobot, nedelj In praznikov. Issued daily except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays ^ PROSVETA glasilo slovenske narodne podporne jednote Uredniški in upravnllkl prostori: 2057 South Lawndale Ave. Office of Publication: 1647 South Lawndala Ave. Telephone, Rockwell 4904 jjTO-YEAR XXXVIII Cena lista Je $6.00 •t Chicago. Illinou, under the Act of Comrm oI March |, lilt. CHICAGO 23. ILL.. SREDA. 6. FEBRUARJA (FEB. 6). 1946 Subecrlptlon $6.00 Yearly ŠTEV.—NUMBER 26 Acceptance for mailing at special rate of postage provided for in section 1103, Act of Oct. S, 1917, authorised on June 4, 1918. revizija vladne politike glede mezd in cen Prizadevanja za končanje stavke jeklarskih delavcev OVARNE ZAPIRA-JO VRATA Washington. D. C., 5. febr. — Chester Bowles, direktor urada administracije cen, se je sestal s predsednikom Trimanom v Beli hiši. Razpravljala sta o korakih, ki naj bi rezultirali v končanju jeklarske stavke, v kateri je zavojevanih čez 750,000 članov jeklarske unije CIO. Konferenca je trajala 50 minut in poučeni krogi so izjavili, da bo vladna politika glede mezd in cen revidirana. Doznava se, da sta Bowles in John W. Snyder, direktor odbora za preureditev industrij za produkcijo civilnih potrebščin, dobila od Trumana navodila, naj sestavita formulo mezd in ccn. Na podlagi formule naj bi se rešil konflikt med jeklarsko unijo in korporacijami. Truman je naznanil sejo članov svojega kabineta. Mnenje prevladuje, da se bo na seji vršila diskuzija o jeklarski stavki. Odločitev bo morda padla ta teden. Philip Murray, predsednik jeklarske unije in Kongresa industrijskih organizacij, je tudi obiskal Trumana v Beli hiši. Po razgovoru s predsednikom se je sestal s časnikarji, katerim je razkril, da je razpravljal s Tru-Tnafiom glede lKffgaffll' JtfKlar-' ske stavke. Murray je dejal, da bo unija vztrajala pri zahtevi ža zvišanje plače za 18 in pol centa na uro. To zvišanje je priporočil posebni Trumanov študijski odbor. Unija je priporočilo sprejela, Benjamin Fairless, predsednik korporacije United States S^el, pa ga je zavrnil. ■ Pittsburgh, Pa„ 5. febr. -D'uj?e industrije čutijo posledice jeklarske stavke. Poročila iz De-troita, Clevelanda in drugih in oustrijskih središč trdijo, da tovarne zapirajo vrata zaradi p manjkanja jekla Sodi se, da je že čez 150.000 delavcev izgubilo zaslužek zaradi jeklarske stavke v avtni in dr'JSih industrijah. Nadaljnje odslovit ve bodo Cedile, če jeklarska stavka ne bo kmalu končana. Napoved zasege vločilnih pomikov Stavka naralizirala dovoz živil New York. 5. tcbr.—Federal-r;| vlada bo morda zasegla vla-Cll"<- parnike v tej največji ame- luki, za ker so se napori stavke delavcev, upo- Gc pi. rišk Končanje ►lenih-na teh pamikih, izjalovi-'' Stavkarji so člani unije ameriške delavske federpciie •vwyor*ki župan O'Dwyer je P"*Hagal sklenitev kompromisa, '' stavka konča, toda stav-so predlog zavrnili. Izja-' se ne bodo vrnili na • pprav federalna vlada kfme vlačilne parnike. • lV'*rji zahtevajo zvišanje krajšanje delovnega te-ur in zboljšanje de-P°gojev. Delodajalci so pli. da so pripravljeni zvi- z* deset O'Dwyer pa * 'J' za 15 centov na uro, to-k " Ji so predlog zavrnili. " • Je zavrla dovoz živil, in drugih potrebščin v ^ besednik Conaolidat-n Electric Co. je dejal. " morale električne cen-^Uviti obiat zaradi po-' "'J* premoga, če stavka "' kmalu končana. centov na je predlagal pn Odmevi članske kampanje SNPJ Agitatorji se izborno postavili v januarju, ko so pridobili okrog 450 novih članov V januarju, sredi zime ne poznamo vročine drugače kot pri ognju ali vroči peči. Ampak naša članska kampanja je bila zadnji mesec precej vroča, kajti pridni agitatorji obeh spolov so pridobili okrog 450 novih članov, ko.t poroča kampanjski direktor br. Michael Vrhomlk. Točno število bo podano prihodnji teden. Zadnji teden so prijavili čez sto novih članov, kar je bil nov tedenski rekord. Najbolje se je odrezal Camilus Zarnlk iz Clevelanda, drugi podpredsednik jednote in član angleško poslujočega društva 742. Prijavil je nič manj kot 14 novih članov in $ tem zapisal sebe in društvo na častno listo. Z njim sta v tekmi tudi dva druga cleveland-ska glavna odbornika, in sicer Joale Močnik in Joseph Flfoll. ki imata že vsak po 11 zarez na svoji kampanjski puški. Tudi v naši slovenski metropoli se giblje! Novo presenečenje je v glavnem uradu zopet povzročil br. John Shaffer, ki je v svoji mali farmarski naselbini v Crivitzu, Wis., zopet nalovil 12 "prospektov" in jih vpisal v društvo 537. V tej kampanji jih je že pridobil nič manj kot 56 in je s tem svoje društvo zopet uvrstil na čelo častne društvene liste. Yes, prekosil je c£lo čikaške Pionirje! Br. Shaffer bo po vseh videzih spremenil svojo naselbino v pravo jednotino trdnjavo. Da bo on eden izmed desetih prejemnikov glavne nagrade—proste vožnje na konvencijo kot njen častni gost in dveh dnevnic—o tem ni več dvoma. Zadnji teden je narasla tudi častna lista za devet novih konte-stantov in zdaj šteje že čez 70 članov in članic—to je onih, ki so v tej kampanji pridobili po pet ali več novih članov. Tej častni družbi agitatorjev so se zadnji teden pridružili: Loula Varilen, tajnik društva 191 iz West Winficlda, Pa., ki je že pridobil sedem novih članov; i Frank Klune, stara korenina iz Chisholma, Minn., ki je svoje društvo 110 povečal za šest "udov", kakor so včasih rekli; Joše Dura. drugi "old-timer" in tajnik društva 53 v Collin-woodu jih je priglasil pet, enako tudi Mary Plute'(245), Lawrence, Pa., Anion Majnlk ml. (298), Somerset, Colo., Chrlatlna Stritar (568), Waukegan, 111., Julia Podboy (645), Denver, Colo., in Law rence Cassol (680), Verona, Pa. Vsi ti so tajniki svojih društev, kar potrjuje pravilo, da so naši tajniki in tajnice na splošno naši najboljši agitatorji. Zato je tudi dolžnost vseh članov slehernega društva, da jim gremo \ia roko in točno plačujemo svoj aaesment. S tem jim prihranimo marsi-kakšno skeb in jim olajšamo delo. V tej kampanji je aktivnih tudi precejšnje Število voditeljev (oba spola) mladinskih krožkov. Na častni listi jih je do zdaj sedem. Ti so: Lenhart Werdlnek od krožka 16, Thomas, W. Va., Sylvia Skedel od krožka 39, Bon Air, Pa. (vsak po 14 novih članov), Mary Kordan od krožka 10, Salem, O., in Frances Petro od krožka 19, Strabane, PA., vsaka 11 članov. Anne Bricely (8 članov) od krožka 47, Johnstown, Pa. Frances Lasar (7 članov) od krožka 54, Springfield, 111. Ann Sannemann (6 članov) od krožka 26, Chicago. Kampanjski direktor br. Vrhovnik omenja v »vojem poročilu v angleški sekciji Prosvete nekatere težave, nejasnosti ali neredno-sti, ki so se pojavile v kampanji. Tako na primer prihajajo v glavni urad vprašanja, ali more biti prosilec sprejet v jednoto na isti seji kot je predlagan, to je prej kot je bil zdravniško preiskan. V smislu 39. točke pravil se to lahko zgodi. Sprejet je lahko po-gojno, to je če ga tudi* zdravnik potrdi. Druge težave izvirajo iz površnosti pri navajanju podatkov, ki se zahtevajo od prosilca in katere mora imeti jednota od vsake/ja člana. Kot navaja br. Vrhovnik, so nekatere prošnje zelo površno izpolnjene, tako da jih mora glavni urad vrniti. Na marši-kakšni prošnji tudi ni navedeno, v kateri razred se želi novi član zavarovati za smrtnino, na drugih manjkajo podpisi itd. Priporočljivo in potrebno je, daNse vsak tajnik pobriga, da bo vsaka prošnja pravilno izpolnjena in podpisana. Prav tako je tudi potrebno, da vsak tajnik preštudira rdečo knjižico (Secretary's Guide), v kateri bo dobil vse informacije o zavarovalninskih razredih ali načrtih naše jednote. Ako mu ni kaj jasno, naj piše v glavni urad. Več pojasnil o vsem tem dobite, ako prečitate članek kampanjskega direktorja v angleški sekciji današnje Prosvete. Nemški škof pred poljškim sodiščem Gdansk, Poljska, 5. febr.— Nemški škof Karl Maria Splett, ki je prevzel poljsko škofijo, se mora zagovarjati pred poljskim sodiščem na obtožbo, da je sodeloval z gestapovci in da je poslal veliko število poljskih duhovnikov , v nemška taborišča. On je tudi prepovedal pridige v poljskem - jeziku v cerkvah Splett trdi, da je nedolžen. n« '»J* "Vda bo federalni Iru stavke Tiskarska unija pomaga stavkarjem Chicago, 5. febr—Tiskarska unija št. 16 Ameriške delavske federacije zbira denar in živila za stavkarje v jeklarski, avtni, elektrarski in drugih industrijah. Ustanovila je posebni odbor. čigar nsčelnik je Herry J. Canter. Člani unije io na svoji seji sprejeli resolucijo z deklaracijo, da bodo podpirali stavkarje v vseh o7irih urad obrambne transporterje prevzel vlačilne parnike Promet v luki počiva Le nekaj par-ni kov je odrinilo iz luke po okli- Ozadje hritske intervencije v Grčiji Podpiranje grike reakcije dokazano Dunaj. 5. febr. — Zduj, ko je anglo-ruski spor glede navzočnosti britskih čet v Grčiji prišel pred vsrnostni svet Združenih narodov, se lahko razpravlja o argumentih briUkega zunanjega ministra Bevina. On se stalno opira na poročilo britske delavske delegacije, ki Je obiskala Grčijo, da je navzočnost britskih čet v Grčiji potrebna Načelnik britske delegacije Je bil Walter Citrine. Ta je bila poslana v Grčijo lansko leto, da vodi preiskavo zločinov, katere I so baje izvršili člani levičarske | fronte za narodno osvoboditev. Delegacija naj bi ugotovila le dejstva. Resnu-a pa je, da se Citrine ni hotel sestati z nobenim repre-zententom te fronte Njega ao spremljali le britski častniki in Hex Leeper, britaki poslanik vi Atenah, ki Je znan kot podpornik grških rojallstov in reakcije Domače vesti. Dr. Neubauer v Chlcagu Chicago. — Cikuška naselbina ho te dni spet imela v svoji sredi odličnega gosta v osebi dr. Roberta Neubauerja, načelnika' delegacije Jugoslovanskega rdečega križa. Clkežani ga bodo lahko slišali prihodnji petek zvečer v dvorani'SNPJ, kjer bo govoril o razmerah v stari domovini, naslednji dan — v soboto — pa v Waukeganu, Prosvetna Matica raspoalala , kalife Chicago. — Charles Pogorelec, tajnik Prosvetne Matice JSZ naznanja, da je te dni razposlal knjige društvom, ki spadajo k P. M. V slovenščini je zbirka povestic in črtic izpod peresa Etbina Kristana, ki so, razen e-ne, prvotno izšle v Cankarjevem Glasniku. Izjema je prva, najdaljša povest, ki je originalno delo. Angleški del pa tvorita dve času primerni brošuri. Naslov ene je "Canadian Progressives on the March," v kateri je kratek obris razvoja in programa kanadske socialistične stian-ke Commonwealth Cooperative Federation, ki je zadnja leta postala močan politični faktor. Naslov druge brošure pa je "British Labor'* Rise to Power," katero je spisal Harry W. Laid-ler. V njej Je podana kratka zgodovina angleške delavske stranke. S prefcitanjem teh brošur si bo vsakdo razširil svoje politično znanje, s Kristanovimi črticami pa se navzel srčne kulture. Novi urednik Glaalla KSKJ Joliet, 111.—Nt seji glavnega odbora KSKJ, ki se je vršil« tukaj zadnji teden, i« bil Ivan fla- čič iz Chicaga Izvoljen za nove ga urednika Glasila. Zavzel bo mesto Ivana Zupana, ki je urejeval Glasilo 31 let, toda Je radi rahlega zdravja in drugih razlogov resignirol. (Več o tem je bilo poroča no na tam mestu v včerajšnji Prosveti.) Ivan Račič je bil do zdaj pomožni urednik Amerikanskega Slovenca In organist pri slovenski cerkvi sv. Štefana v Chicagu. Is Clevelanda Cleveland.—V Columbusu je miss Doris Marie Birtič z uspehom napravilo odvetniški izpit in s tem postala prva slovenska odvetnica v tej deželi. Izpitne izkušnje so se vršile od 2. do 4. jan. Zadnjo soboto pa je bila zaprisežena po državnem vrhovnem sodniku Carlu Wsygandtu. —Iz oborožene sile so bili častno odpuščeni: Al Schuster, v Evropi 27 mesece*; John Dejak, v armad' 42 mesecev, dve leti na Havajih; Milton Janežič, služil 34 mesecev, od teh 18 mesecev preko morja in se udeležil več hudih bojev.—V Clevelsnd College se Je vpisal Henry Medved, ki je bil nedavno odpuščen od vojakov, fttudirsl bo administrativno vedo.—Iz bolnišnice se je vrnil Frank Drsgolich, ki je zbolel na pljučnici, zdaj pu se zdravi doma Protestna stavka klavniških delavcev Chicago, 5 febr —Cez 4000 delavcev se je udeležilo kratke stavke proti Wilson Packing Co. v znak protesta proti federalni vladi, ki je zas egla klavnice 26 januarja Stav kar ji so obdolžili G. Armstronga ki opepirs klavnice v imenu vlade, pristranosti v prilog konpaniji. Herbert March, distriktni direktor unije, je dejal, da unija ni avtortzirala protestne stavke. Sole zaprle vrata zaradi stavke 8t Louis, Mo., i. febr —Cez sto osnovnih in srednjih šol je moralo zapreti vrata zaradi stavke, katero je oklicala unija hišnikov In oskrbnikov ADF Stavka Je sledila, ko je bila zahteva za zvišanje plače za $20 na me-arr odbita. rusua se p0-služila pravice vetiranja Viharna debata na seji članov varnostnega sveta STALIŠČE AMERIŠKE DELEGACIJE . London. 5. febr. — Andrej Višinski, načelnik ruske delegacije, se je prvič v zgodovini Združenih narodov peslužil pravice vetiranja na seji članov varnost« nega sveta in s tem preprečil za-vrženje sovjetskih obdoliltev, da britske čete v Grčiji ograža-jo mir. Britski zunanji minister Ernest Bevin je skušal izsiliti od sveta deklaracijo, da je navzočnost britskih čet v Grčiji potrebna. "Britska vlada je upravičena do odgovora," Je rekel Bevln. "Ako ml ogražanrv) svetovni mir ne bi smel jaz sedeti z vami pri isti mizi." Akcija načelnika sovjetske delegacije je sprožila konfuzno le-gaino debato o provizijah čar-terja Združenih narodov, ki jc bil sprejet in podpisan na konferenci v San Franciscu. Debate je trajala šest in pol ure, dokler ni bila seja članov varnostnega sveta končana Dramatični moment na seji sveta je nastal, ko je Thansssla Aghnldea, besednik grške delegacije, ponovil trditev, da se britske vojaške čete nahajajo v Grčiji z dovoljenjem grške via de. Bevln je vztrajal pri zahtevi, da mora svet sprejeti resolucijo ž deklaracijo, de britske čete v Grčiji ne odražajo svetovnega miru in varnosti, Tskrat se je oglasil Višinski in zspretil, da se bo poslužll pravice vetiranja, če bo svet sprejel tako resolucijo. Grožnja je bila v bistvu ultimat. Svet ni hotel sprejeti resolucl je. katero je predložil Zigmund Modzelewski, poljski delegst. Sovjetska delegacija je podprla resolucijo toda glasovala sta za njo izmed enajstih članov var nohtnega sveta aamo Višinski in Modzelewski. Ta je omenjala za gotovilo britske vlsde, ds bodo britske čete odpokllcsne iz Grčije kakor hitro mogoče. Viharna debata je sledila, ko je Edward R. Stettinlua, načelnik ameriške delegacije, predlagal, noj svet Izreče zshvalo sovjetski delegacij«, ker Je pojasnila situacijo v Grčiji, zoeno pa je naglasil, ds nadaljnja akcija ni potrebna. "Ameriška vlada je zadovoljna, ker nI stvarne podlage za trditve, da v okolno-stih, katere so ousali reprezen-tantl Velike Britanije In Grči-je. navzočnost britskih čet v Grčiji ne ograža mednsrodnega iniru in varnosti," Je dejal Htet-tinius. Njegovo f;t al Išče so podprli reprezentanc Francije, Kitajske in Avstralije. Višinski Je dejal, da bi sovjetska delegacija v duhu kooperacije sprejela tak^ odločitev, če bi Jo Izrekel načelnik varnostnega sveta Makin. reprezontant Avstralije, z zagotovilom, da bo Velika Britanija odpoklkala čete iz Grčije. Izjr.va Višinskega je rszkačila Bevina "To je zvita poteza," Je rekel Ik-vin. "Jaz nisem tako otročji da ne bi *pozt,sl bistva poteze. Odločno sem pioti deklaraciji glede odpoklica britakih čet Iz Grčije. Ce bi Jo odobril, bi Višinski dosegel svoj namen Ob-dolžitcv, da Velika Britanijs o-Krefta svetovni mir, bi držala in lahko bi bila spoznana za krivo največjega zločiustva proti človeštvu" Višinski Je potem opozoril He-vins. da je v teku debate obljubil da bodo britske čete odpoklicane iz Grčije, ko bodo izpol nile obveznosti napram gršk' vladi. Bevin ji- odgovoril, ds on ni določil datuma g lode odpoklica ruskih čet iz Bolgarije in drugih držav. Višin, ki je potem General Bradley odgovoril kritikom Stelle zahteva kongresno preiskavo Waahlngton, D. C.. 5. febr.— General Omar N, Bradley, načelnik administracije vojnih veteranov, je odgovoril kritikom, ki so napadli njegovo administracijo. Napade je sprožil John Stelle, komandant Ameriške legije In bivši governer Ulinoisa. Stelle je zahteval kongresno preiskavo organizacije veteranov pod vodstvom generala Bradleyja. Slednjemu je očital nesposobnost v administraciji in predlagal, naj ga nasledi izkušena oseba. Bradley, ki je prejel veliko število odlikovanj kot poveljnik kmerlških sil, ki sp ae borile proti Nemcem na zapadni fronti, je hitro sklical konferenco časnikarjev. Tem je orisal napredek, ki ga Izkazuje administracija veteranov pod njegovim vodstvom, katero je prevzel pred šestimi meseci, zaeno pa je okrcal kritike. Stelle je pozval kongres, naj se takoj loti dela in sprejme zakonske načrte v prilog vojnim veteranom. Bradleyju je očital med drugim, da ovira gradnjo novih bolnišnic za vojne veterane. Obsodba japonskega generala potrjena Vrly>vno sodiUe zavrnilo priziv Washington, D. Cm 5. febr,-« Federalno vrhovno1 sodišče je naznanilo, da se ne bo vmešava lo v zadeve vojaških tribunalov, zaeno pa je potrdilo obsodbo Jo-pprtskega generala Tomojukija Jamašitc, bivšega poveljnika japonskih oboroženih sil na Filipinskih otokih. Vojaške avtoritete lahko revidirajo obsodbo. Jsmašita je bil spoznan za krivega mučenja in umorov več tisoč ameriških in filipinskih vojakov na obravnavi pred amerl škim vojaškim sodiščem v Ma nili. Obsojen je bil v smrt na vešalih. Vrhovno sodišče je za vrnilo priziv proti obsodbi. T«) pomeni, da bo general obešen, če rt* bodo vojaške avtoritete spremenile kazni. Obsodba japonskega generalu je bila potrjena s šestimi proti dvema glasovoma. Samo sodniku Murphy in Hutledge sla glasovala proti potrditvi. Sodnik Jackson, ki je glavni umeriški prosekutor na ^uvnavl proti vodilnim nacistom v Nuernber-gu, Nemčija, se nI udeležil ru/.-prave o obsodbi. Mnenje večine članov vrhov-negu sodišča je podal načelnik sodišča Stone. To je, da Imujo ameriški vojaški tribunal! vso oblast pri vodstvu obravnave proti vojnim zločincem in Izrekanju obsodb. Ta oblast Je v soglasju s provizijami federalne ustave. Rusi razklali atom uranija Moskva, 5. f«*br — Ameriško poslaništvo in misije drugih dr-/uv v Moskvi so poročale svojim vladam, du so ruski znanstveniki razklali atom uranija, ki je eden izmed procesov v zvezi s produkcijo stomske bombe, Členi misij ao tudi nsglaslll, d« so Kusi dosegli velik napredek na polju raziskave stomske energije, Značilno Je dejstvo, ker so-vjeti nlw> nikdar zahtevali razkritja tajnosti atomske energije, iz /eaar mnogi sodijo, da aovjetl poznajo tajnosti. izjavil, da ne vidi nobenegs vzroka za revizijo stališča ao Vjetake delegacije. gibanje za ustanovitev bolgarske republike Bolgarski prestol v rokah regentov RAZPIS SPLOŠNIH VOLITEV Sofija. Bolgarija. 5. febr. — Dnevi monarhije, regentstva in čuvajev prestola v Bolgariji so prešteti. Kakor njena soseda Jugoslavija, bo tudi Bolgarije postala republika. Proglašena bo prihodnjo pomlad, ko se skupščina sestane v svojem za-aedanju. Premier Klmon Georgljev, voditelji komunistične domovinske fronte In socialisti napovedujejo ustanovitev republike. Skoro vse grupe ao za odpravo monarhije, dasl ae Še niso ■porazume-le glede metod ln sredstev, "Bolgarija ae bllia republikanski obliki vlade," je rekel Georgljev. "Ker al je monarhija nakopala grmado grehov, Je ljudstvo ne bo podpiralo kot u-s ta novo," Bolgarski prestol je zdaj v rokah regentstva treh članov, ki "vladajo" v Imenu osem let ata-rega kralja Simeona ln kraljlce-matere. Georgljev je dejal, da bo proosnova Izvedena na podlagi uatave ln v smislu odločitve narodne akupščlne. Slednja bo določila tudi datum aplošnlh volitev. Razpis aplošnlh volitev je po mnenju Nikolaja Petkova, voditelja kmečke stranke, ki nI re-prezentlrana v sedanji vladi, važna zadeva. Dejal je, da je njegova atrenka za edprevo monarhije ln ustaiMvltev republike. On je tudi naglasi!, da je podlugo ustsnovltvl republike prvič postsvll Alekssnder Stam-bouliski 1. 1911, ki Je bil takrat pr< d.M'dnik vlade. Stembouliakl Je bil umorjen 1, 1923. Petko Stajnov, podpredsednik vlade in zunanji minister, Je izjavil, du v Bolgariji nI nobene politične stranke, ki bi vodila o-pozicijo proti ustsnovltvl repub-ke. "Gotovo je, da bo Bolgarije poutala republika," je dejal. "Dejansko jo že zdaj. Vse druge detajle v zvezi u preosnovo bo u-reditu narodna skupščine." Nagy postal predsednik ogrske vlade Budimpešta, Ogrska, fl. febr.— Ferenc Nagy je postal predsednik ogrske vlade. Za predsedniku gu je imenoval Zoltan TUdy, ki je bil Izvoljen za predsednika ogrske republike. Nagy je Člen stranke malih |>ose«tnikov, ki Je dobila večino glsaov pri splošnih volitvah. Creen proti zvišanju kupčijshega davka Springfield, III, A. febr.—Governer (ireen Je dejal, da Je proti zvišanju kupčljskega davka na in odstotke. Izjema bi bila le, uko hi volile! odobrili zvišanje. Davek /naša sedaj dva odstotka, /.višanje nu tri odstotke je pred-lugul člkušk! župan Kdward Kelly- _____ Sodnik izdal injunkcijo prod piketom Chicago, 5. febr,—Hodnik Do-na I d H McKinlay Je izdal Injunkcijo proti stavkarjem, ki pl-ketuujo tovarno korporacije General Motors v predmestju Mc-Cooku Ta piepoveduje vstop piketom na citate, ki vodijo v tovarne Injunkclja Je udarec uniji uvtiiih delavcev CIO. Japonski general . se podal Tokio, S, febr — Japonski ge- . neral Hensuke Isogaja, bivši vojaški governer v Honkongu, ae je podal zavezniškim avtoritetam Bil je aretiran In odveden v jetnišnico Sugamrr Isogaja bo postavljen pred sodišče kot vojni zločinec. PROSVETA Ustavite tisto srbečico IBRAXON PASTE )e koristno zdravilo za atlctične d ge brivno srbečico« U taje in drug« manj-že kotne srbečice Da takojžnjo pomor iM srbečo koto. Bre» duha. brezmad«»in< in na zahteva nobenih obvez. Pošlji te en dolar ali $1.75 za dvojno velikost. na BRAXON CO~ Dept P~ 922 So. Clark at, Chiaags. UL, in mi vam polijemo to, požtnine prosto. Povrnitev denarja jamčena. Glasovi iz bro postrežbo in izvrstno žaba-vo bo skrbel odbor. Franca* Slana, tajnica. Milwaukee, Wis*—Naznanjam, da se bodo vršile seje druMva Vijolice 747 SNPJ povečini v angleškem jeziku, kajti večina našega odbora za 1. 1940 ne zna pisati in ne čitati slovenskega jezika. Zaeno sporočam, da bo imelo naše društvo kartno zabavo in plesno veselico 24. februarja 1946 v Sparrow Park Gardenu. Torej vabimo članstvo društva in prijatelje, da se gotovo udeležijo veselice, na kateri bomo imeli dovolj domače zabave. Sejo pa imamo vsako tretjo nedeljo v mesecu v Sparrow Park Gardenu, 3052 West Fon-dulac ave. Pričetek ob dveh popoldne. Pridite vsi na sejo, da nas bo več. Tudi ne pozabite, da imamo sedaj kampanjo za novo članstvo. Vsi na delo! F. Kercnor, predsednik. McKeeeport, Pa. — Članstvu društva 347 SNPJ naznanjam, da je bilo sklenjeno na redni mesečni seji dne 20. januarja, da od sedaj naprfej ne bo več tajnik vzel asesmenta na seji od otrok, ki bi ga prinesli za starejše. Izjemo bo delal tajnik le tedaj, ako je član bolan ali pa ne more sam prinesti asesmenta radi dela. Torej prosim, da upoštevate ts društveni sklep in ne pošiljate otrok plačat asesmenta, temveč ga prinesete sami. Marko Sabich, tajnik. Masontown, Pa. — Članstvo društva 570 SNPJ je razpravljalo na seji 13. januarja, da je potrebno, da dobimo drug prostor za seje, kajti sedanji ne odgovarja, posebno ne v zimskem času. O tej zadevi J>omo odločili na prihodnji seji, zato vabim članstvo, da se je udeleži v čim večjem številu. France* Klemene. Johnston City. Ill* — Članstvu društva 246 SNPJ naznanjam, da smo sklenili na zadnji seji, ki se je vršila 20. januarja, da se združimo z društvom 91 SNPJ, Johnston City. Prihodnje seje se morajo udeležiti vsi člani društva 91 SNPJ v Slovenskem domu v Johnston Cityju, ki se bo vršila drugo ne* deljo v tem mesecu, to je 10. februarja. Ilona Reenik, tajnica. Johnatown. Pa—Prosim članstvo društva 3 SNPJ. da bi se v večjem številu udeležilo prihodnje seje, ki se bo vršila 10. februarja, pričetek ob dveh popoldne. Seja bo važna za vse članstvo, kajti bliža se konvencija n treba se je pripraviti. Zdaj ;e čas za kritiko in nasvete in ne pozneje. Vsi na sejo 10. februarja! Mary Vidmar, tajnica. naselbin ZABAVA DRU&TVA NADE 102 SNPJ Chicago, UL—Članice društva Nade 102 SNPJ obveščamo, da je bilo na decemberski seji sprejeto, da priredimo za časa zborovanja glavnega odbora SNPJ domačo zabavo. Ker pa tedaj še ni bil določen datum veselice. sporočamo, da se bo zabava vršila v petek zvečer, 15, februarja, v mali dvorani SNPJ. Vabljeno je vse članstvo SNPJ in prijatelji, da pridite na to zabavo in se seznanite s člani glavnega odbora. Vstopnina je prosta. Za ples pa bo igral glavni odbornik Frank Barbič, ki je obljubil, da bo prinesel iz Clevelanda svojo harmoniko. Apeliram na članice, da ne pozabite tega večera ter prosim, da agitirate med članicami in prijatelji za dobro udeležbo. Minite Alesh, tajnica. VESELICA DRUŠTVA 68 SNPJ Racine, WI*. — Ker ni imelo naše društvo že veliko let nobene priredbe in je bilo članstvo radi slabih vojnih razmer žalostno in potrto, smo sedaj, ko se vračajo domov naši fantje in se je ljudstvo v splošnem malo oživelo, sklenili, da priredimo predpustno veselico, in sicer v soboto, 2. marca. Veselica se bo vršila v Sokol-ski dvorani na Racine st. Sklenjeno je tudi bilo, da mora vsak član kupiti dve vstopnici, pa če se udeleži priredbe ali pa ne. Ta sklep smo sprejeli zato, da malo zboljšamo naš blagajno in tako ne bo treba plačati izredne do-klade. Na veselico vabimo tudi članstvo sosednih društev. Torej na veselo svidenje 2. marca! Za do- Prve vknjižbe na posojila za pre-novljenj* in refinanciranje, dobit* po zmerni obrestni meri pri: KOMUNA SAVING k LOAN ASSOCIATION 2992 W. Cennak Rd.. Chicago, 111 Rockwell 0538 VESELICA DRUŠTVA 90 SNPJ Hackeii Pa. ■— Na januarski seji je bilo sklenjeno, da priredimo veselico v soboto, 9. februarja, v Hackettu, Pa., v Slovenskem narodnem domu. Igral bo Bili Pernišek in njegov orkester. Vabimo članstvo našega društva 90 SNPJ in tudi vse okoliške rojake, da pridejo na našo veselico in se malo pozabavajo z nami. Za vse dobrote bo poskrbel odbor. \ Louis Lajevic, tajnik. rasvaiatoc kurilnega "BLUE FLAME" kurilnega olja in sa-slopnik vseh najboljšo vrste "Oil Burners" kuriva na olj*. S* priporoča sa točno postrežbo vsem, JOHN ZELEZN1KAR 2045 Wast 23rd Street Chicago 8, 111 Canal 4534 Počutim Se Izvrstno! Zahvalo Hoboko V blagi spomin prve obletnice smrti Dne 5. februarja 1949 je preminul moj ljubljeni soprog in oča STEFAN DUDAS Teška bila je ločitev, ko si Ti zapustil nas sa vednp. kruta usod* j* zahtevala, da Tebe več mad nami ni. Moral si zapustiti pot življenja, a ostal nam bodeš v trajnem spominu do kones življenj« našega.—Žalujoči ostali: Joaefa Dudas. soproga, hči, sinovi in drugi prijatelji, Girard, Kana. Naznanilo in zahvala Žalostnega srca nasnanjam sorodnikom in prijateljem tuino vati. da je za vedno preminul dne 19. januarja 1949 v Clevelandu. Ohio, moj stric JOHN KLEMENC Moja najiskrenejša hvala vsem prijateljem in snancem za darovane vence in vsem, ki so se udelešili pogreba. T*bi, dragi »trk John, pa želim, počivaj v miru in lahka naj Ti bode amariiks zemlja^—Žalujoča ostala nečakinja Jane Bostanik, Dearborn. Mich. O vsem tem bo dr. Neubauer predaval v avditoriju SNPJ 2657 So. Lawndale ave., pnčenši ob 8. zvečer. Obenem bo v Chicsgu prvikrat predvajan zvočni film LJUBLJANA' POZDRAVILA OSVOBOJENJE in prvi povojni film državnega filmskega podjetja Slovenije "Vrba." Videli In slišali boste ljubljanske množice, s kakim navdušenjem pozdravljajo svojo osvobodilno vojsko, svojo novo vlado, prvake prerojene Slovenije: Otona Župančiča, predsednika» vlade Kidriča, predsednika slovenskega parlamenta Jožeta Vidmarja, ministra zvezne vlade Kocbeka In končno tresoči glas narodnega plaatelja, starčka-duhovnika Franca S. Flnžgarja. V soboto I. februarja se predavanje in predvajanje filma ponovi v Slovenskem narodnem domu v Waukeganu. Oba večera ae prične program točno ob 8 url. V blagi spomin prve obletnice smrti našega ljubljenega sina in brata Kaj želite izvedeti o družinskem financiranju ali lastovanju doma? JOHN F. HACE kateri je moral dati svojo mlado življenj* sa domovino v starosti 23 l*t. Nesrečna krogla mu je prebila srce na otoku Lusanu dna 3. februarja 1945. Tako nas je sapustil sa vedno naš ljubi sin In brat. krogla ni le uničila tvoje življenje, temveč ranila tudi naia srca s% ves čas življenja našega. Sp»T»J. ipaVtj ljubi sin, nI ved vojak« In n« bolečin. Ni »a Imetja ln na danarjs,- ki Tam na Jugu val otoki nap*to*i bi deteta poravnala očatu. ao a krvjo. materi. bratu In aaatrlel. In tu na aeveru nI solnce ve« Bil al svest na* ljubi aln - tako avatlo ln na «orko. kar zato v srcu te več J* bolačin. . Tobo dragi aln ln brat Podl7Sj r miru! nikdar več naaaj na bo. Žalujoči ostali: John in Mary Hacs stariši, Stanley, brat in Mary Jr. sestrica v Eveleth, Minn. , Pošljite ta "PoMbna I Ponudbe" Kupon — Sedaj I □ Priloženo Je $1.00. Potljlte ml navadno poštnine pronto )1 oz. I $1.00 steklenico Hoboko ln poskus-I no ateklenlco LSfclvy oiej ln Maeolo. , OC. O. D. (StroSkl dodani). Vprašajte, hranite ali izposodite si pri Društvene vesti Buffalo, N. Y.—Članstvo društva 405 SNPJ je izvolilo sledeče odbornike za 1. 1946: predsednik Joseph Kren, podpredsednica Stefan la Begovich, tajnica Kary Kustich, blagajnik Barney Zrakich, zapisnikarica Anna Belin; nadzorni odsek: Terezija Kren in Antonia Polance. Društveni zdravnik je dr. G. J. Wagner. Seje obdržujemo vsako četrto nedeljo v mesecu v Hrvaški dvorani, 226 Condon ave. Ob tej priliki se želim zahvaliti glavnemu izvršnemu odseku, ki mi je poslal darilo za 1. 1945, Mary Kustich. tajnica. V blagi spomin prve obletnice smrti ■ našega nadvse ljubljenega sina in brata CAPT. ki je oadal na otoku Luson n« Filioinih dne 9. februarja IMS. Izgubil Je svoje šivljenja. ko je ščitU svoje voJake^-Sadaj rar.umem njegova aamigava-nja, ko s* J* nahajal naiadnja doma. Parkral mi j* rskal tar me postrani opazoval: "Mama. mogoče me ne bo nikoli nasal-Veš, mama, za čaatniks ni ta ko kot sa vojaka. Častnik m n* sme umakniti v varno » vetje kot navaden vojak." To je omenil tudi nekaterim •»« jim prijateljem, de bi bil o*-vi čudež, ako bi prišel živ naaaj. Tudi mi j* reka L da ako se mu kaj pripeti, da ga na bo nikoli naraj. "Prilel bom tak kakršen seta. ali pa me sploh na bo." S tem je namignil, če bi bU slučajno samo ranjen, da pohebljsn na be prišel domov. Kaj je hotel s tem pov*daii. si lahko mislima Da ni bU slab sa vojake )e dokss. ko je neki njegov T/Sgt. P"*1 r neke bolnišnice v Vlrginijl. kjer se sdrayi sa ranami, ki jih i« dobil v isti bitki kot je bU moj sin ubit. Pisal je prijatelju mojsga sina. da bi žli vojaki sa njim skoal pekel in visoko vodo. Omanjanj T/SgL. ko je bil ranjen, je plesal 9 dni do ceste, n* kateri ja bU končno pobran. Živel je ob samih koračnih storžih. V bolnici je ležal vse od česa ko je bil pripeljan is Pacifika v 90 funtov tai kam mavcu pa do sadnjega oktobra. Vaelo bo še 14 meaecav prt den bo lahko sapusttl bolnico. ' Ko je gen. McArthur po vojni okupiral Japonsko celino, je s ••boi vael tudi 11. srečno divizijo. Prsd kratkem sem prejela sporočilo od tam. da J* omenjena dlv. tamkajžaemu svojemu taborih oticielno ime "Camp John K rains v testen spomin Minulo je že leto dni. kar Tebe več med živimi ni. Minula P* sekunda ni. da na Tebe bi ne mislili. N* ustih smeh. v srcu ** j* ostslo še ob letu dni. In teko ho še nejhrže mnogo noči in dnt Tolažba ostala mi je ena. da trpeti več ne bo TI treba. Saj na svetu malo je veselja, več je toge ln trpljenja. Na sliki ridsla gomilo Tvojo, kakor tudi m trod v or; vidi se. da nisi sem. M«"* imaš tovarišije. Temu pričajo aapreglaitaa vrele krite v. knM" SAVINGS * LOAN ASSN. 99th and Pulaald Road BOLEČE ODPRTE NOGE se dajo ozdraviti. Mi priporočamo dolgo preizkušeno zdravilo: BOROCYL OINTMENT—Bolečine, pečenje in srbečica se hitro odstrani. Rabi se tudi za LlSAJE, "Athlete's Foot," vrele,' manjie opečenje in druge kožne sitnosti. Imejte nogo vedno dobro povito. V hudih slučajih pojdite k specialistu. Velik lonček poitnine prosto 91-50. ju Pošljite Money Order ali pa pridite osebno do ^^^ BOROCYL CO. 1200 N. Ashland Ave* Chicago 22. lit Dept. P. S seje eks*kutlv* SANSa 14 pt V soboto, 26 januarja se Je vršila redna seja izviševalnega odbora SANSa, katire so se udeležili: predsednik Kristan, prvi podpredsednik Rogelj, drugi podpredsednik Vider, tajnik Kuhal. blagajnik Calnkar. zapisnikar Zupan, odborova člana Kra-pene in Zalts ter članica Novak. Seje se je udeležil tudi dr. Robert Neubauer. načelnik delegacije jugoslovanskega Rdečega križa, ter kanadski rojak Jote terjak. član nadzornega od-1 bora Sveta južnih Slovanov v Kanadi. Podana so bila obširna poročila, katera bo javnost lahko čita-la v zapisniku, ki bo priobcen v nsših listih. Zaključeno je bilo, da se vrši polletns seja ghvnega odbora SANSa (eksekutKe, nadzorne-gs. širšega in čartnega odbora) v Chicsgu dne 9 marca t. 1. Med najvažtiejie zaključke te seje spada aoglasno sprejeti predlog, da SANS prekine zbirati finančne prispevke za pomožno akcijo ter da koncentrlrs vse svoje sile za zgraditev fonda za mladinsko bolnico v Slovani-it Slovenski narod je hvaležen za vso pomoč, ki jo Je prejel od nas skozi našo relifno akcijo, vendar pa Žrli, kot je pojaanil dr. Neubauer, da bi v bodoče zbirali sredstva za tak trajni projekt kot jo mladinska bolnica, sanatorij za tuberkulozne, dečjl dom in podobno, česar na- ^t^ v tel poeojllniei Savings k Loan Insurance Corporation. Waahlngton. D. C. Sprejemamo oeebne ln društvene vloge LIBERALNI OBRE8TI St. Clair Savings k Lean Co. 9SS9 St. Clair Avenue . Mend. 1970 CLEVELAND, OHIO Naznanilo in zahvala Potrtih src nasnanjamo vsem sorodnikom, snancem in prijateljem žalostno vest. da je aa vedno preminula moja ljubljena soproga in draga mati naša \LI GLEDATE ZA DOBRO PLAČO IN STABILNOSTT Telefon kompanlja Ima neka) takih prilik IV^/JH (rojena LAJDI) '' tj&MH Umrla je 90. decembra 1949 Mm- ■ V .A .y ^jlH se je is vršil 9. janu- U ' * v. ' ' J^H orja 1949. ftotena }e bila 2. P^ I >(' 'Jtd^H septembra 1990 v Tlnf Klr-■ft?« rismih zvečer. Predvajan bo tu l' film "Osvoboditev Ljublja-Vstopnina prosta. Pobirali bodo prostovoljni prispev-korist Slovenskega rdečega Vsi čikaški Slovenci in 'jj'nke ste vljudno vabljeni, " te priredbe udeležite v številu. Po programu v > dvorani bo pa v spodnji ' prijateljski sestanek oz. bin večer, kjer se boste oznanili in pokramljali ^'•ubaurjem. - Člani SAN-■družnice št. 25 pa vam ("'Stregli z jestvinemi in v» ubaur je bil do okupe-"Inik največjega slovenji r.ivilišče za pljučne bo-r'a"ega sanatorija na Gol-i""1 Trhčem na GorenJ-^••d okupacijo so ga nabrali in odpeljali v konjsko taborišče v Nemči-ga izpustili, se je vr-">1" ven i jo kot "neveren k 'n kot tak je nadzoro-/aaedenem ozemlju zbi ' P°*«ljanje zdravniških da M 258 ni zastopano. Zastopniki društva 283 poročajo, da imajo težave, ker v njih naselbini ni veliko našega naroda, vendar pa držijo članstvo na isti stopnji. Za društvo 333 je poročano, da v članstvu niso nazadovali; podpirajo vse dobre stvari, prav tako jugoslovanski relif in organizacijo SANS. Zastopstvo poroča, da so v Članstvu v prvi polovici leta precej napredovali In upajo, da bodo tudi v bodoče, ko se bodo malo razmere izboljšale in polegle stavke. Za društvo 536 poročajo, da ne morejo napredovati; pridobili so nekaj članstva v mladinski oddelek, precej članov v odraslem oddelku pa je vzelo prestopne liste, ko so se preselili v razna industrijska mesta Imajo titfi težave glede udeležbe na društvenih sejah. Od društva 562 poročajo, da so menda najmanjše društvo v federaciji, vendar pa se drže po-voljno, delujejo v prid jednote in društva ter po svojih močeh podpirajo dobre stvari. Društvo 628 nI zastopano, za društvo 640 poroča zastopnik, da je bil pred kratkim odpuščen iz armade in da mu ni znana dosti preteklost vendar pa se mu vidi, da je društvo zadnje čase precej oživelo in vsi znaki kažejo, da bodo postali zopet bolj aktivni, ker se je večina članov-vojakov povrnila od vojakov Poročila zastopnikov so vzeta na znanje. Preide ee ne rezpravo o ohij-skem dnevu SNPJ, v katero po- POROČILO O LETNI SEJI MILWAU&KE FEDERACIJE Milwaukoo, Wis.—Letna seja mi)wauŠke federacije društev SNPJ se je vršila 27. januarja. Izvoljen je bil sledeč odbor za 1. 1946: L. Marr, predsednik, C. Kramer, podpredsednik. Fr, Primozich .tajnik in blagajnik, 1424 W. Mineral at., Milwaukee 4, Fr. Britz, zapisnikar. Nadzorni odsek: A. Demshar, Ann Puncer in M. Smole. Federacij-ska blagajna znaša $768.60. Seje se bodo vršile četrto nedeljo vsakega drugega meseca v 3tarem prostoru ' Ker imajo društva in posamezni člani delnice zemljišča, ki je bilo kupljeno za zgraditev slovenskega doma, je bilo sprejeto, da se skliče delničarsko sejo in se nekaj ukrene, aH prodamo zemljo ali pa kaj sezidamo na zemljišču, kajti regrada smo že dovolj nabrali na tej loti. Federacijska seja je bila dobro obiskana, kakor tudi seja podružnice SANSa. Fr. PrimosLch. tajnik. Društvene vesli Strut kara. O. — Na letni ieji dništva 277 SNPJ so bili izvoljeni studeči odborniki za leto 1946: Mike Evankovich. predsednik, Anton Mihln, podpredsednik. Jennie Mikolich, tajni ca, Julija Evankovich, blagajnika, Mary Slabe, zapisnlkarica. Predsednik nad/ornega odbora Abraham Suton, društveni zdravnik Charles Scofleld. Društvo obdržava seje vsako tretjo nedeljo v mesecu, pričetek ob dveh popoldne v Hrvatskem domu. Na bolniški listini so sledeči Anton Lončar. Andrej Hevalo, Geo. Gerek. Stanko Jelich in Josephine Suton Cestno so bili I Glasovi iz , naselbin POROČILO S KULTURNEGA. DRUŠTVENEGA IN GOSPODARSKEGA POLJA Cleveland. O.—Društvo Vodnikov venec 147 SNPJ koraka naprej in zaeno po malem napreduje. Za napredek društva najbolj skrbi naš tajnik Leonard oljšak. Je točen in hiter in tadar obišče kakšno članico teta štorklja, je Leonard takoj na mestu in otroka vpiše v naše društvo.1 Sedaj tudi pridno zbira prostovoljne prispevke za našo izletniško farmo SNPJ, nu lateri bo odfc>or zgradil novo dvorano. Že pred mesecem nam je naznanil, da ima že čez $138 prispevkov. P9zneje je še gotovo nabral nekaj eopakov. Pred enim letom ni imelo naše društvo ni eneua bolnika ali bolnico na bolniški listini, sedaj pa jih je deset, kar je izredno veliko število za naše društvo. Štirje izmed teh so bili zadnje čase na operaciji, in sicer sestra Helena Basich, kateri je odtrgalo in delno poškodovalo več prstov na roki pri delu v tovarni. Kmalu potem pa je zbolel še njen mož. Nadalje so se podvrgli operacijam Louis Rebol, Anton Svelc, preišnji podpredsednik, Martin Zdolšek in John Breščak. Vsi ti so naši stari in zanesljivi člani. Spodaj podpisani in ostalo članstvo želi vsem tem našim bratom, kakor tudi sestri Basich, skorajšnjega okrevanja, prav tako drugim bolnikom in bolnicam. Za leto 1946 je ostal še ves stari odbor, razen enega člana nadzornega odseka. Na njegovo mesto je bil izvoli en Anton Logar, kateri tu in tam udari z dopisi po teh zagrižnjenih mazi-Ijencih, kateri se danes tako močno potegujejo za izdajalce, ki so pobegnili iz stare dbmovi-ne v Italijo in Avstrijo. Z bratom tajnikom se zadnja leta otepava najlh uradov, v katerih sva že okrog 18 let, kajti želiva, da bi sprejeli odbornl Ška mesta mlajfci člani in članice toda najine sugestije so ka kor bob ob steno. Neki član mi je dejal na letfti seji, češ, zakaj bi izvolili drdge uradnike, ko sta vidva s tajnikom tako točni in zaneseljiva, zato smo člani brez flkrbi, da je vse v redu in pravilno pri društvu. Odgovoril sem mu, da bom zahteva pokojnino, ako bom ostal v od boru še nekaj let. Morda bom res dobil pokojnino, ako ne bt deževalo . . - Domov se j« povrnilo že ve< naših članov-vojakov. Kadai pride pretežna večina alt pa vsi jim bo naše društvo s sodelova njem pri federaciji priredilo le po in imenitno dobrodošlico Tak sklep je sprejela federaciji* in naše kakor tudi večina drugih društev so se pridružila federaciji. Kdaj se bo vršila ta proslava, še ne vemo, kajti ši več kot polovico članov-vojakov je pri vojakih. Pred štirinajstimi dnevi pa smo izgubili starega Član« Johnu Klemenca, ki je bil bo4an in nezmožen za delo žo več kot 14 let. Zadnjih deset let se je nahsjal v zavodu za onemogle. Ker jc bil še samski, je naše društvo v sporazumu z nekimi sorodni*! (če se ne motim z Boštjančičim in ženo iz Detroita) poskrbelo za dostojen pogreb. Tudi v njegovi dolgi bolezni jc društvo skrbelo zanj, posebno pa tajnik Leonard Poljšak in njegova žena. V imenu društva izrekam soialje pokojnikovim sorodnikom in prijateljem, njemu pa miren počitek kajti veliko je pretrpel na torti ivetu. V mesecu januarju se je vršilo več občnih zborov od naših kulturnih in narodnih orgsni-zacij. Občni /bor Je imela Slovenska narodna čitalnice na St. Clair ave. Ta kulturna ustanove je stara že 40 let, proatore pa ima v Slovenskem narodnem domu. Na obrnem zboru je bile predložena resolucija, da bi čitalnica posta a odsek SND ter tako prišla pod uakrbo tega na še samostojnu ustanova. Sklenjeno je bilo, da ustanova proslavi slovesno 40-lctni jubilej, in sicer enkrat koncem meseca oktobra. Slovenska narodna čitalnica ima zelo veliko in lepo zbirko knjig in tudi je na dobrem finančnem stališču V odbor za 1. 1946 so bili izvoljeni: John Filipič, predsednik, dr. Kern, ki je eden ustanoviteljev čitalnice častni predsednik. Joseph $ir-celj, knjižničar. Louis Dular tajnik, Ivan Babnik, blagajnik Kmalu za tem se Je vršila letna seja ali občni zbor čitalnici SDD na Waterloo rd. Izvoljen je bil povečini star odbor, in sicer John Zaje, predsednik. John Lokar st., podpredsednik, Anton Jankovich, tajnik in blagajnik Frank Petrič. knjižničar, John Bohinc, zapisnikar. Nadzorni odsek: John, Bohinc, Frank Da-car in Frank Č4sen. Čitalnica SDD obstoja toliko časa kot dom. Lastuje več kot tisoč kn.Mg. Ustanova je odsek SDD in je odprta vsak dan do devetih zvečer, V čitalnici so tudi na razpolago različni časopisi, ki jih lahko čita vsak član, seveda knjige pa so zakl jen jene, poso-juje pa jih knjižničar vsako sredo. Članarina je zelo nizka, ir sicer za delničarje SDD 10c mesečno, za nedelničarje pa 25c Vabimo vse colllnwoodske Slovenke m Slovence, da pristopijo k čitalnici SDD Med tem časom smo imeli tudi letno konferenco Slovenskega narodnega doma na St. Clali ave. Ir. Slovenskega delavskega doma na Waterloo rd. Obe narodni gospodarski ustanovi izkazujeta lep finančen in splošen napredek, posebno točilnice pri našajo dobiček. Predzadnjo nedeljo pa Je ime la letno sejo naša Slovenska za družna zveza, ki ima svoje lokale v colllnwodskem In euelid skem okrožju. To podjetje je sedaj staro 33 let in ima sedaj štiri moderne trgovine. Tri tr govine se nahajajo v lastnih in plačanih poslopjih, četrto pa i mamo v najemu. Podpisani član nadzornega odseka koštati ram, da naše zadružno podjetje zadnja leta prav dobro napredu Je." Samo v mesecu decembru 1945 je bilo $24,600 prometa v vseh Štirih trgovinah. Naj pojasnim, da tri trgovine obhtoja jo že dolgo časa dočim je bila odprta četrta šele pred štirim mcsecj. Na občnem zboru je bi sprejet sklep, da se zadiužnu misel še nadalje širi In po mož nostlh odpre Še več zadružnih trgovin v mestu Clevelandu Zborovanje tega delavskega za 4ružncga podjetja je bilo dobr< obiskano. Seja je potekala mirno v vseli ozirih in podano Je bilo zanlml vo poročilo glavnega poslovodje Johna Pezdircs In nadzornega odseka. Zadnja leta so imela trgovska podjetja In tudi zadru i*ete ali pa ga KARTNA ZABAVA DRUŠTVA 747 SNPJ Milwaukee. Wis.—Naznanjam članstvu društva Vijolica 74'. SNPJ, da bomo *pii redili kuitm /.abSvo irt ples 24. februarja v Sparrow Parku, 3(HH) W. Fondu-ac ave. Vljudno vabim tudi vse članstvo naše jednote, kakor tudi o ne, ki se radi zabavajo pri kur-tah in v družbi članstva Vijoli ee, da se gotovo udeleže te zu have. Na razpolago bodo tud< lepi dobitki in tudi druga po-itrcžbu bo prvovrstna. Opominjam tudi članstvo, d» ie bo vršila naša redna seja 17, februarja. Potrebno je, da stt vsi navzoči, da bomo kaj ukrenili v korist kaitne zabave in članstva vobče Sprejeli bonu tudi večje števil j novih č'anov In namestu bo, da se Jim pokažemo kot dobri bratje In sesti o. Po "seji pa bomo imeli malo zabave v razvedrilo novim člu-nom. Torej udeležite se gotovo. Helen Ambroslch. VESELICA DRUŠTVA 86 SNPJ Chicago, 111 —' Starše članov-vojakov prosim, da poNkrbljo da se tak član po vrnitvi v civilno življenj* ttfkoj prijavi tajniku društva. Do tiedaj sem po okolščinah zvedel, da se ta pu tu nahaja v clvilu, nakar sem dal vsem vedeti, naj se Javijo pri meni, Nekateri se Še do sedaj niso odzvali In *e se Jim bo krivica godila, n«. bo moja krivda, Po sklepu glavnega odbora im* priliko vaak član-veteran piisto^ piti nazaj v bolniški in odškodninski sklad v teliti lid dm I »s • zdravniške preiskavo. Januarska seja Je bila zelo dobro obiskana in s tem so poka-ali, da se še zonlmajo za društvo in jednoto. Da ne bi ku teii član mislil, ki ni bil navzoč ia je bila sejs morebiti zuto do bro obiskana, ko je bil novi od bor za 194«, kur pu ne drži Odbor Je še isti kot Je bil za le to 1945, Želim ttoroodo tudi prihodnji seje dobro obiskane. Na orne jeni seji je članstvo uklonilo, tU priredimo spomladansko viseli no dne 23. marca t, 1, v spodnj dvorani Aldlne, »11 Armltag« ive. Na bolniški listi so sledee člani društva; Fred Matjaaic John Slabsek, John Kolona Louis Gruden, Francis Sva lack Benedjdka Koza in Ludvlg Katy predsednik diuštva, kateri ne y moral podvreči '.ežki operaciji Nahaja se v bolnišnici, 2551 N Clark st„ soba 503-A. Člunstv je proieno, da obišče bolnike ol vsaki priliki. John Moral, tajnik VABILO NA VESELICO DRUŠTVA 287 SNPJ Burgattslown, Pa. Naše dru štvo je že staro In ne prirojam« veselic pogostom*, sedaj pu sin« sklenili, da Je čai, du imamo tu di ml mulo zabav« Veselica s< bo vršila dne « februarja. Val> IJ< nI so »turi in mladi, kajti lin*-II bomo dobro /.»'Hibo in dobi« postrežbo, Brstje In sestre druUva 2B'l SNPJ vedite, d j J«- bilo nkl< njeno, du mora vstik /lan In člu nice plačati zu vstopnico, ps č *e udeleži priredbe uli ne Ti »kJep ie bil sprejet na seji 1.1 januarja Za vstopnico Je treb plačati skupaj / esesmenton Izvzeti »o samo lu lniki. In člani vojaki. Ta sklvp Je na irustu k*'tt Iz IzkuAonj >e to boste videli v petek, 8, februarju,' v filmu, ki bo pred-vajan v dvorani SNPJ, 2657 So, Lawndale ave, V Chicagu je veliko Slovencev, zato ni nobenega vzroka,' da ne bi napolnili ivorane SNPJ do zadnjega kotička. Uradnik Proletarca je v svojih "Komentarjih" objavil pinto, ki ga je pisal dr. Jelenec (vami Molku. Jelenec je pobeg-lil pred partizani v Rim, odko-ier Mtiuj šitl propugando proti u>vi Jugoslaviji. Medtem ko v tismu izraža, da tfu veseli, da je \tolek "ohranil jusno gluvo," mu >a je /ul, "ker ni »odtug Ktbin Kristan ohranil tako jasne glave." K u k,-na ironija! Kristan je /en čas pravilno motril in pre-ojal političen ill splošen polo-/ij v JuKOttluviji na žaloHt pa ;a niso Jelchceve vrste soclall-ti tu in tam. D'oies se Jelenec i Topulovičcm malone osamljen 'locipisuje v imenu socialistične .trunke v Klinu, kajti socialisti, d niso izgubili tflave kot jo je Ir. Jelenec, so ostali v Jugoslaviji, med njimi Tone Seltškar, Vlile Klopčlč, Angelo Cerkvenlk n mnogi drugi, ter danes pridno ooma^ajo gladiti novo Jugoslavijo, medtem f>a Jelenec in pe-.čica drugih vodijo v objemu a kapitalisti in Arno reakcijo ttru-peno piojiugamlo proti državi, vojni z izjemo Bolgarije, ki pa je od vojne malo trpela. Ampak med države, kjer je masno stradanje, se lahko uključi tudi Španija, kjer so široke množice delovnega ljudstva vedno stradale, posebno pa po zadnji civilni vojni, od katere si dežela ne bo že dolgo opomogla. Iz vseh drugih kontinentalnih držav prihajajb vesti o masnem stradanju in zmnpvanju. Tudi iz Ogrske in Rumunije, ki sta bili žitnici velikega dela Evrope. Ogrski je na primer zadnjo jesen manjkalo ie semenskega žita, ker je bil pretežni del njenih poljskih pridelkov unfčen. Pomanjkanje občuti tudl'Rumunija, dasi ne tako akutnega kot ostale, po vojni direktno prizadete države. Izmed slednjih držav je poleg Bolgarije najmanj trpela Danska, ki se tudi skozi to zimo sama preživlja, dasi tudi ona občuti pomanjkanje. V zvezi s to malo deželico, katero so Nemci okupirali spomladi leta 1940, ko so navalili na zapad, je značilno to, da je danska vlada sprejela 150,000 lačnih nemških otrok v oskrbo. In to kljub temu, da so nemški nsciji ropali tudi na Danskem in vihteli svojo okovsno pest. Vendsr pa je pretežna večina Dancev ostsla moralno toliko zdrava, da danes ne kriči zob za zob, marveč kaže veliko človekoljubje tudi do onih, ki bi jih lahko sovražila. In danska vlada v teh otroških taboriščih ne skrbi samo za telesne potrebe nemških nedolžnih pa lačnih otrtik, ki jih je sprejela v svoje varstvo, msrveč je zsnje ustanovile tudi šole, v katerih jih vzgaja v demokratičnem in človekolji^bnem duhu. Res zavidanja vreden narod, ki v zadnjih letih trpljenja ni izgubil svojih civilizatoričnih vrednot. Žal, da tega ne moremo reči o ostsli tsko zvsni "krščanski" civilizaciji. * m Naj s tem v zvezi rečemo, da je Združeni odbor pod vodstvom Zlatka Balokoviča napravil izredno slabo moralno potezo, ko se je postavil na stališče in zsčel jsvno nasprotovati temu, da bi ameriška vlada poslala kakšno pomoč v Nemčijo, seveda skozi UN-RRA. Niti nedolžnim nemškim otrokom, ki gotovo niso krivi grehov svojih staršev, še mani pa nacijskega barbarizma doma in v okupiranih krajih. To nečlovekoljubno in nekrščansko stališče je BalokoviČ podčrtal v svojem pismu, ki ga je poslal predsedniku Trumanu, kakor tudi v časopisni emisiji Združenega odbora, ki jo je zadnje dni objavil ameriški tisk. Enak greh je storila mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, ko je prevzela častno predsednlštvo kampanje za zbiranje hrane za lačne jugoslovanske otroke. Motivacija tega stališča Združenega odbora je, da dokler UN-RRA ne zadosti potrebam v deželah, ki so jih uničili in izropali Hitlerjevi barbari, toliko časa ne sme iti nobena pomoč v sesuto in danes tudi lačno Nemčijo. Ta argument se da zagovarjati le s stališča maščevalne politiker-zob za zob, oko za oko—katero pobijajo vsi nauki zgodovine. Maščevalnost ne mora roditi drugega kot maščevalnost. Ako maščevalnost objame narode, je »edina posledica take politike pekel za vse.' In to prej ali slej. Enostavno dejKtvo v zvezi s tem argumentom Je, da pomoč, ki jo nudi UNKKA Grški, Jugoslaviji, Italiji. Cehoslovaški, Franciji, Belgiji, Nizozemski, Rusiji in Poljski, niti od daleč ne more preprečiti stradanja v teh deželah, da o Kitajski in Filipinih sploh ne govorimo. Toda če so z moralnega, človekoljubnega ali krščanskega stališča italijanski otroci in reveži upravičeni do ameriške pomoči—in mi temu ne bomo nikdar nasprotovali—tedaj bi morala veljati cnska načela tudi za otroke in siromake vseh poraženih držav. Le na takih principih je mogoče ozdraviti bolno človeško družbo in zgraditi boljšo, pravičnejšo civilizacijo. Ako človeštvo neče lečiti svojih velikih ran na principih človekoljubja, brez ozira na včerajšnji krvavi konflikt, ki ga je bruhnila U sebe bolna družba, tedaj so vsi upi. vse velike želje in potrebe za trajen svetovni mir in mit no sožitje narodov le utopije in prazne sanj?- Ako bo človek le na jeziku nosil krščanstvo, v srcu pa sovraštvo in maščevanje. hi Ixi U' kopal pekel ln v pričo atomske bombe tudi svoj grob. * - Vse to se mogoče vidi kot nekakšno pridigovanje ali brezpomembno moraliziranje. Toda kadar beremo, da lačni otroci po dunajskih ali i>erlinskih ulicah stičejo za odpadki, kadar čitamo. da kosi smit dojenčke nemških ali avstiijkkih ali italijanskih mater na debelo, nas prav tako boli kot kadar čitamo ali slišimo, da stradajo ali celo umirajo od glada otroci in odraali v Liki, Hrvatskem Zagorju, Bosni in Črni gori, ali p«. ako bi se to dogajalo v Chu-agu Lakoto človek čuti prav toliko na Uallmnu, srednji ali zapadn« Evropi ali kjer koli na svetu, pa nsj bo po koži bel, črn ali žolt. naj govori ta ali drugi >erik. naj moli tega ali drugega boga ali i»« soloh nobenega. Dokler ljudje ne bodo spoznali te hire in se je v praksi tudi držali, bo še pekel na »vrtu. Po vseh poročilih v tej zimi najbolj stiada Avstrija, posebno njeno mestno prebivslstvo, kjer znašajo dnevni hranilni odmerki le okrug 1*00 kalorij na dan. To pomeni, da ljudje počaai umirajo od stradanja. Se v naciJakih koncentracijskih taboriščih so obsojenci prejemali po 1300 kalorij na dan. Toliko približno je zdaj tudi dnevni odmerek v ameriški okupacijski coni v Nemčiji. V vseh ostalih okupacijskih conah znašajo manj. Izjema so le ru- Glasovi iz naselbin POUČIMO SE O NAČELIH IN PRAVILIH SNPJ San Francisco, CaL—Dolžnos' članov je, da poznajo načelno iz javo in pravila, predno kritizirajo delo zavednih in aktivni! članov, ki so žrtvovali čas in de nar za večjo in boljšo SNPJ Prepričan sem, da večina članov nikdar ne čita pravil, ki so glavni steber jednote. Čitali tudi niso uredniškega članka, katerega je napisal gl urednik Prosvete v št. 192-1945 Br. Garden je obširno citiral na čelno izjavo, da se člani, ki male ali nič ne čitajo pravil, poučijo kakšne principe zastopa njih or ganizacija. Taki članki so pripo ročljivl, ker mnogo članov pre žira ali napačno tolmači pravila in načelno izjavo svoje jednote Vse postave so več ali man kršene, zato ni dvoma, da tud člani SNPJ kršijo pravila. Res niča je, da SNPJ priznava čla nom osebno svobodo verskega filozofičnega in političnega pre pričanja. Nikjer pa ni zapisa no, da se morajo člani na vsak seji prepirati! Zapisano tudi ni da smejo gotovi člani izkorišča ti društvo in se vmešavati v "cheap" politiko za osebno ko rist nekaterih članov. SNPJ je podporna organizacija ln taka naj ostane! Kdor v hoče vmešavati v politiko, nastopi v politično organizacijo ir tam pokaže svojo visoko izobrazbo. Članom, ki se ne zanima jo za organizacijo, ne zamerim Zamerim pa tistim, ki so bili de legati na konvencijah in vzlic temu ne razumejo in kršijo pravila svoje jednote. Taki člani niso šli z dobrim namenom ns konvencijo. Oni bi morali znati n tolmačiti pravila in delati mir pri krajevnih društvih, za kar bi bili spoštovani od svojih članov Potrebno je pisati v list in na-vduševeti člane, da dobijo pomen ln spoštovanje do svoje organizacije. Naša jednota je napredna, zato pričakujemo zmožnost naprednega mišljenja v dejanju pri društvih in jednoti. Poznam člane, ki se kažejo v volčji koži kako so napredni, ko pregledamo njih zgodovino, najdemo prazen pepir. Ob priliki hočem opisati zgodovino našega društva, da se člani prepričajo in poznajo člane, ki so žrtvovali čas in denar za obstanek in napredek društva Tabor Slovanov št. 304. Res žalostno, da nekateri ljudje rabijo prepir za izobrazbo in bi za vsako ceno prodali svoje prepričanje in načelno izjavo, ne da bi vedeli, kaj delajo. V vsakem dopisu se čutijo prizadetega. (Kateri se sam obsodi, zasluži kazen!) Kdor hoče diktirati, mora biti diktator. Ljudje, ki ne znajo, koliko Je svoboda vredna, niso vredni svobode, ker Jim itak nič ne koristi. Milijone mladih fantov in mož je umrlo, ko so se borili za odpravo diktature. Društvo Tabor Slovencev 304 SNPJ je Imelo 33 članov v službi Strica Sama, odkoder so se skoraj vsi vrnili zdravi. Žalostno je bilo, ker smo morali pri- jeti eno zlato zvezdo na druš-veni emblem, ki visi v Sloven-kem domu. Sgt. Edison Terbo-/ec je zgubil svoje mlado živ-jenje 29. avg (podrobnosti ste itali v raznih listih) na Novi Jvineji, kjer se je boril za sve-ovno svobodo in demokracijo larodov. Društvo ga bo pogre-ialo. Staršem pa naše sožalje! Toliko solza in krvi je preteklo, la bi gonile velike mlinske kam-le! Matere najbolj trpe, ker so zgubile, kar so najbolj ljubile. Vsak zaveden rojak in rojaki-lja bi morale pristopiti v pod-x>rno druŠtyo, ker nikdo ne ve, tdaj in kje ga zadene nesreča. -«e v slučaju nesreče ali smrti /emo, koliko je vredna podpor-la organizacija. Rose G. v Lit-letonu, Colo.: Hvala za pismo j 'ovej Tvoji mami, da bom več >isal v list, kakor hitro bo do->uščal čas. E. Kuinick. 'RISPEVKI ZA IZLETNIŠKO • ARMO SNPJ Cleveland, O. — Od zadnjega uročila sem prejela sledeče pri-pevke za gradnjo nove dvora-ie na izletniški farmi SNPJ: društvo Združeni bratje 26 SN-°J $50, društvtf Zavedni sosedje 158 SNPJ $10. Člani društva Vodnikov venec 147 SNPJ pa so prispevali: po 55: John Polč, Anton Spendal, ?rank Glazar in John Useničnik; \nton Svelc $4; po $3: Victor In-tihar in Frank Becaj; po $2: Jo-eph Rott, John Sustar, Ludvik ^arcnik, John Stritoff, Pauline Vadnal, John £esen, Veronika Severinac,^rank Mramor, lames Jančar, Andy Poklar, John Zadnik, Frank Rožic in lack Potočnik. ( Po $1: Jos. Rupena, Josephine Bilicic, Steve B>asich, Carl Smole, August i( .Česen, Frank Glavic, John Komatar, Ljudmila Kokal, Roze Crnic, Jos. Lus-tik, John Princip, Peter Zupin, Michael Pocklicky, Louis Belle, Anton Tanko, Rudy Smrke, Frank Pence, Frances Glavic, Rose Pagon, LoiRs Rozman, Peter Nagode, Joseph Franceskin. Do sedaj so prispevali člani in Manice društva Vodnikov venec 147 SNPJ $139. Prispevki članstva društva 614 SNPJ: no $1: Frank Marolt, Paul Golob, Theodore Lourich, Andrew Sila, Albert Strumble, Frank Ipavec, Louis Marolt, sestra A. Cernigoj, Mary Kernel, skupaj $9. Društvo Vipavski raj 312 SNPJ prispevalo $75, posamezni Mani in članice pa sledeče: Angela Kalin $4, Louis Petrovcic $3; po $2: Max Kobal, Kari Be-noval, John Kosa, Stefan Cernigoj; August Bolka $1.50; po $1: Emelia Rovtar, Louis Betic, Joe Batick, Anton Tomslc, Rudolph Strancar, Frank < Strancar, Angela Rossa, Antonia Resenovic, Anna Kertel, Ane Karlsh, John Paulin, Joe Kertel, Andy Bozic, Joe Jerkic, Anton Pušnar, Aug. Stokel, John Strancar st., Jon Dale Strancar, Ernest Strancar, Krist Marc. Vincent Zgonik, Dorothy Marc, Emil Stokel, Louis Cernigoj, Max Kocevar, Rosi Jovkovic, Louis Hrvatin, Frank Celigoj, Ant. Race, Louis Cebron, Emelia Smrdel, Frank Suban, John Tomsic, , Frank Kline, Joseph Kobal, Steve Ba-tic, Louis Paulič, Joe Kariš, John Mersnik, Aug. Berganc in Louis Bezek, Louis Karin in Krist Lo-kar po 50c. Skupaj $135. Članstvo društva Cleveland 126 SNPJ je prispevalo; Bartol Bervar (Mervarf). $3, po $2 Frank Rozingar in John Yusich; po $1: John Gabrenja, Anton Abram, Bias Novak, Sam Rosa-novlch, Leo Simonc'ch st., Leo Simoncich ml., Adolf Simoncich, Leo Belaj, Matt Ludc, Frank FurlOn, El. Branisel, Ant. Mo-horcich, John Mlakar, Frank Spelic, John Rusic I, Jolin Ruzic n, Theresa Vicic, Ana Vrhnjak, John Vovoko, Anton Motetich, Tom Bučar, Anton Juretic, Andy Puz, Frank Tratnik, Vide Hribar, Ant. Kapel,kMartin Snider, Mary Gimpelj, Joseph Glmpelj, John Perme, John Hrovatin, Frank Mahne, Mary Mahne, Louis Bovec, Frank Kokal, Frank Truden, Ange Truden, Anton Pevec. Skupaj $45. Društvo Lipa 129 SNPJ: Joseph Ban in Josephine Ban vsak po $1, Frank Virant 50c. (Izročil Carl Penko). Na letni seji 21. januarja 1946 so bili izvoljeni sledeči odborniki izletniške farme SNPJ: Bias Novak, predsednik, Andy Gor-janc, podpredsednik, Gus Valentine, podpredsednik, Cecilia Su-bel, tajnica, Josephine Tratnik, blajjajničarka, Theresa Gorjanc, zapisnikarica. Nadzorniki: Frank Sustarsich, John Strancar in Rose Jurman. 1 Bratje in sestre SNPJ v Cle-velandu in okolici! Z našim delom za izletniško farmo moramo iti naprej! Prispevajmo po svoji možnosti in zgradimo tako dvorano, ki bo nam vsem v ponos. Dolar na dolar in zbrali bomo potrebno vsoto. Med nami ne sme biti enega člana SNPJ, ki ne bi prispeval vsaj $1 za te naše kolektivne prostore. Naš odbor se trudi, zato je več kot prav, da storite tudi vi svojo dolžnost! . ( ...i.. Cecilia Bubal tajnica. VABILO NA VESELICO DRUŠTVA 26S SNPJ 8oulhvi*w. Pa. — Naznanjam vsem tistim članom ln članicam našega društva, ki se niso udeležili januarske seje, da je bilo sklenjeno, da priredimo veselico dne 9. februarja, pričetek ob osmih zvečer pa do polnoči. Ker so že povečini naši fantje-vojaki doma, je več kot prav, da jim naredimo malo veselja in se malo pozabavamo z našimi prijatelji in znanci. Vabimo tuctf Članstvo sosednih bratskih društev, da nas poseti, ob priliki pa jim bomo vrnili pose t. Za ples bo igrala izvrstna godba Jacka Guzla. Torej vas ponovno vabim, da se gotovo udeležite veselice društva 265 SNPJ dne 9. februarja. Pridite od blizu in daleč in vam ne bo žal. Na videnje! John Jobkar. dat ji ln delavci, ki opravljajo težko delo. kajti premoga ne more nihče koriti, ako bo použil manj kot 2500 kalorij dnevno. Ameriški delavec jih na primer potrebuje in tudi zavžije 3500 do 4000 dnevno. Ko je ameriška okupacijska oblast nsznanila, da bo zvišala dnevni odmerek na okrog 1700 kalorij, kar je po izjavi ameriških zdravnikov točka, pod katero se faktično prične stradanje in naglo telesno hiranje, je v tistih ameriških krogih, ki nosijo v srcu le maščevalnost, naatal velik protest, češ. da hoče okupacijska oblast lediti Nemce kot prašiče. Ignoranca, zavita v maščevalnost, pač ne pozna meje. V Jugoslaviji, kot na splošno po Evropi, je vprašanje prehrane resno. Toda na podlagi ustmenih in pismenih pott>čil. ljudje na splošno ne stradajo, čepray je bila v nekaterih krajih velika suša Najslabši položaj je v zapadnem pasu ob Jadranskem morju, to je od Črne gore do Like. Ta pas je bil vedno pasiven v prehrani, povrhu pa je še najbolj razbit. Titova vlada je napela vse sile da prt preči lakoto v teh krajih. Možno je. da ljudje v nekaterih izmed teh krajev res ne preje-majo več kot 900 kalorij dnevne hrane, toda za Jugoslavijo to na splošno ne velja. Ako bi bila to resnica, potem bi počivalo tudi vse kmetsko, tovarniško in rekonstrukcijsko delo, kajti ob taki prchiani nima nikdo moči za delo. posebno pa ne za težje delo Toda vsa poročila govore o veliki energiji, s katero jugoalovanski narodi obnavljajo svojo deželo in o naravnoet neverjetnih uspehih pri tem delu. Teh bi ne mogli doseči, ako bi njih dnevna hrana znašala samo 900 kalorij dnevno, kekor trdi Združeni odbor niti ne, ako bi znašala !500 kalorij. k . RAZNE VE8TI Bridgeport. O.—V zadnjih nekaj tednih so bili častno odpuščeni od vojakov trije člani društva 13 SNPJ. Valentin Sheri-°n (?) je bil na evropskem bojišču, Tony Delach na Filipinih in Edward Bradač na Havajih. Zadnji je nekoč komaj utekel smrti, ko se je prevrnil vojaški čoln na nekem jezeru. Nekaj vojakov je izgubilo življenje, on pa se je srečno rešil. V Prosveti sem čital naznanilo. da je v Detroitu preminil Tony Kravanja, ki je svoj čaa živel v Bridgeport u, O. On je stanoval več let jiri meni, skoro pred desetimi leti pa je odšel v Detroit in od tistege čese smo malo si šali o njemu. BU je dober igralec in naj je bila vloga taka ali taka, ae jo je hitro naučil. Tukaj bomo pričeli z delom za preureditev spodnjih prostorov v Društveni dvoreni, aeve, ako bomo dob'11 potrebni material in drugo. Poeebno železnih traverz je sedaj težko dobiti. Zadnje dni pa jih tukaj sploh ne prodajajo in ae izgovarjajo, da je stavka v tovarnah železa Pri društvu 13 SNPJ imamo v načrtu, da bomo priredili priredbo. na kateri bomo kazali najnovejše filme lz Jugoslavije, po programu pa se bo vršila plesna zabeva načrt izpeljali, bomo poročali v kratkem. Slišal sem, da je hudo bolan Kari Dernach iz Neffsa, O. Prav tako je že dolgo težko bolna njegova žena, ki je sestra mrs. Ivane Rebol, bivše Bridgeportčan-ke. Vsi ti so pionfrji SNPJ in jim želim skorajšnjega okreva nja. Že zelo dolgo je bolan tud Louis Kožel, član št. 13, ter st zadnje čase nahaja v zelo kri tičnem stanju. * Stavka v tovarnah železa \ teh krajih zelo mirno poteka ni nobenih incidentov in vse delo je ustavljeno. V. 30 milj od deljenem mestu Weirtonu, W. Va., so velike jeklarne, ki pa obratujejo, kajti delavci imajo samo kompanijsko unijo. Imajo tožbo z unijo CIO, katera pa se vleče kar naprej že štiri leta v prid kompaniji. Joseph Snoy. SEJA IN VESELICA DRUŠTVA 544 SNPJ Cleveland, O. — Apeliram ns članstvo društva Velebit 544 SNPJ, da se v velikem številu udeleži prihodnje seje, ki se bo vršila v običajnem prostoru dne 8 februarja, pričetek točno ob sedmih zvečer. Na seji bomo razmotrivali c več važnih stvareh, glavna točkf pa bo aranžiran je veselice, ki sc bo vršila 16. februarja v Domi zapadnih Slovencev, 6818 Deni son ave. Veselico bomo priredili v ko rist društvene blagajne, da nc bo potreba razpisati doklado. \ Prosveti čitamo, da pri mnogih društvih imajo doklado 50c ali dolar. Ker pa naše članstvo nc bi bilo zadpvoljno z doklado, \ društveni blagajni pa je male gotovine, ker imamo denar investiran v vojnih bondih, je potrebno, da priredimo veselico in takp skupaj spravimo neka j. denarja. Pozivam na sejo tudi tiste člane, katerih še nisem videl ns seji, dasiravno sem že tretje leto predsednik društva. A. Gustlnčič, predsednik. RAZNOTEROSTI Cleveland, O.—Članstvo društva 53 SNPJ naj ne .pozabi zopet oglasiti se na seji v nedeljo 10. februarja. Seja se bo vršila ravno tam kot zadnjič in ob istem času, to je ob pol desetih dopoldne. Tistim, ki jim ni znano, kje zborujemo, jim dam naslov: Slovenski delavski dom, 15335 Waterloo rd. Zadnjič ste mislili, da bom prinesel na sejo harmoniko, pa je nisem. V Chicagu pri št. 1 je predsednik br&t Zaitz, pa tudi ne nosi harominke na sejo. Ko sem bil jaz tam predsednik, je tudi nisem nosil. "Za koga je pa imaš?" me je zsdnjič vprašal John Šorc. "Zato, John, da jo bom nesel v Chicago in sviral ženskam, ki same niso dosti močne, da bi vlekle meh. Tam bom tudi vprašal Angelo Zaitz kako ona zabava članice, da se tako pridno udeležujejo sei? Pri nas v Clevelandu sem iz vedel drugače, da sta se pred sednica in tajnica grdo spogledali in potem? Jaz resigniram . .. jaz tudi in—kaj? Jaz se podam, če se ti? No pa naj bo— podali sta si roke in šc poljubili povrhu . . . Ako bi bil jaz De Gaulle in naš tajnik Durn bi Molotov tudi njega "kušnil," če bi se sprla. Ker pa nisem general ne sovjetski diplomat ne bom nikogar poljubil. Oh da, včasih poljubim mojega malega vnuka Jimmyja. (Ostalo bo priobčeno v dnevniku.—Ured.) Frank Barbič. FARMA CLEVELAND-SKIH DRUŠTEV Cleveland, O. — Dasiravno je članstvo elevelandskih društev SNPJ najbolj aktivno pri vseh naših narodnih podvzetjih, pa pri tem najmajn časa porabi za vprašanje naše farme. Se dobra dva meseca pa bomo zopet radi šli na našo farmo, ker vsi nimamo svojih farm, kamor bi se v poletnih dnovih—ob nedeljah—zatekli na kratek oddih. Edino nam še ostane naša farma SNPJ, toda v zadnjem letu nam je sneg in vihar porušil razvedrilno dvorsno in prostore, kamor smo se lahko v slučaju naliva zatekli pod streho. Precej se je že govorilo o delu /postavitev novega poslopja todi prave akcij* pa le še nI. Ako se tega dela ne popri memo val člani SNPJ ln to takoj, bomo SREDA, 6. FEBRUARU^ ' eni in isti delavci, todTIul ski Cleveland je v' v*h fe pokazal sijajne uspehe, ne ! 6emu bi tudi v tej, ako * ? la resno primemo. Johnu in ostalim odbornikom mor2 lati pnpoznanje za njihov trud -oda teh pa je premalo, da bi to eljo mogli sami izpolniti- treb im je pomoči od nas članov ' Naša mladina se vrača domov z armade Kam naj ta miad^ ;re v poletnih nedeljah1 la na farmo, toda kaj naj tam < >očne, ker nima na prostorih nc i jenega razvedrila? Ako ho*! no našo mlajšo generacijo obdr. ;ati med nami, moramo zanjo udi nekaj napraviti. Ali bi ne j rilo privlačno za našo farmo, da Ji imeli poleg mUe plesne dVo. •ane tudi kopališče, prostor « granje tenisa in baseballa. To e privlačno za mladino, ker oni ridi v teh športih svoje telesni n duševno razvedrilo. Brez zj. j »avališčnih prostorov ne bomo i jridobilf mladine za farmo in lamesto da bi zahajala na svoje irostore, si bo poiskala druga :abavališča. • Tudi za nas "ta stare" bi bili! >rostori bolj privlačni, ako bi! »ilo nekaj mizic po šumi in mar-ikatero uro bi naši možiceljni »resedali v senci z litrom cvička ia mizi. Ako se zavzamemo vsi •lani in članice SNPJ našega ^levfelanda, še to poletje imamo >rav lahko te prostore ure i ene. Eva Coff, 53. A. . _ zemudili letošnjo sezono Ako bomo neš Seveda, težko je to delo, vedno IT ARI GREHI TREH BEČLARJEV Cleveland, O. — Vsak človek ! loživi enkrat nekaj, kar mu o- ! tane v spominu vse življenje. > Nekateri izmed teh spominov so irijetni, a drugi nadležni. Naj-eč neumnosti pa napravi člo-/ek v mladostnih letih, ko div- ! ajo v objemu strasti.ljubezni in ničnih pustolovščin. Mnogi ču-ijo njih posledice še v poznih etih, dočim jih drugi smatrajo :a junaške čine svoje razborite mladosti. Ena izmed zelo pikantnih do {odivščin izza mladih dni se bo razmotrivala pred javnostjo v nedeljo, 17. februarja ob 3:30 pc- i poldne v Slov delavskem domu na Waterloo I'd. ob vprizoritvi »iljajne Veseloigre V treh dejanjih "STARI GREHI." Igro vprizori dramsko društvo Ve-rovšek pod okriljem Progresivnih Slovenk št. 1. Prebitek je namenjen za šoljke potrebščine otrok v Sloveniji. Snov "Starih grehov" je! vzeta iz meščanskega življenja v Pra-fi. Na poljuden način nas pi- • satelj dr. Josip Štolba seznani s <] tremi starejšimi sanici, ki so v j mladosti vsi intimno občevali i neko zvito žensko, Emo Mračko- ■ vo, brez da b|i se tega zavedali. Ker so živeli vsi trije v ugodnih j razmerah, jih je dekle "nafarba- j 'a,M da je rodila hčerko. N<* in j kot kavalirji so se zbali javnega Škandala pa so plačevali za namišljeno "hčerko" celih 23 let. Slučaj je nanesel, da so v poznejših letih iskali novo služkinjo. In glej, priglasila ec je 20-letna krasotica Ema Mračkova. Naivni starci so bili pod vtisom. Ja je to njih lastna hčerka, tods potom dokumentov se je izkaza-'o, da je za celi dve leti premlada. Naši junaki pa niso vrgli puške v koruzo temveč so jo hoteli kar vsi trije poročiti. Do kle jih je pošteno vleklo nekaj časa, nato je sledilo bridko razočaranje; katerega boste sami videli v nedeljo na igri "Stari ?rchi." V igri nastopijo sami stari "mački" na našem odru. in sicer: Frank Kokal. Frank O sen. Frank 2igman, Marion Ba.shcl. < Joe Godec, Florence Jeraj (Sla-by), Fanny Henikman. Jenni« Prime in Tony Prime. Joe Godec. Za ples igra priljubljen Vadnalov orkester Frank Čc-«n. STAR ČLAN SE ZAHVALJUJE SNPJ ZA IZREDNO PODPORO Cleveland. O.—Spodaj H?1' seni dolgoletni član društva Ns-prej 5 SNPJ se iskreno zahvaljujem naši dični Slovenski nj-rodni podporni jednoti za vredno podporo, katero mi je nakazal izvršni odsek v meseci ^ cembru. Podpora mi je zelo pr£ prišla, kajti sem že mnog<»Jf bolehen in se staram. Najlep*« hvala! Jacob Po*"- V Prosveti no ta čiiate vsak dnevne Ali J» /v ' J ■J _rr. » FEBRUARJA 1946 PROSVETA Slovenska Narodna Podporna Jednota So. Lawndale At*. Chicago 23, Illinois 2657-59 1NCENT CAlNKAIUfl. A VII>EH. «i Ml glavni odbor lavriai otok predsednik ____________M« So Lawndale Ave.. Chicago 111. =±= 7 So. Lawndale Ave.. Chlca«o S3. HI. 7 So. Lawndale Ave.; Chicago 23. 111. Bo. Lawndale Ave.. Chicago 23. III. NTON TSOJAILSI.fTSsssjnik *> Lawndale Ave.. Chicago 23. Ill jrKO 0. ujhlk bo, odd. S8S7 So. Lawndale Ave., Chicago 23. III. r*WRE^Cfr^HOVNuTdtrefct mlad. oddel 9887 So Lawndale Ave.. Chicago 2J. Ill IICHAEL, \ EBHOVwii . gim1U ml ^ Lawn(jaje Ave _ Chicago 23. 111. HILIP urednik gla»ila 8987 So Lawndale Ave.. Chicago 23. Ill lNT0N Pddyredaednlka .iUFI R kUMEH. prvi podpredsednik................Bo* M. Universal. Pa. ^ J'S /.ARNlCK drugi podpredsednik 357» W. 06th St.. Cleveland 2. Ohio l V Dlstrlktnl podpredsedniki , ..... kaR orvo okroije 417 Woodland Ave . Johnstown. Pa. 08 ^ iiAGLICH drugo okroije.........................................................R D. No. 1. Oakdsle. Pa. »^in mVNMUtretje okroije....................7925 Mlddlepolnte, Dearborn. Mich. AVMONU TRAVNIJ^i ^oe^................................JBT» Randall St.. St. Louis 16. Mo. amhrOZICH peto okroije .................................418 Pierce St.. Eveleth. Minn. ^ARD TOMSic. testo okrotje.....................................993 W. 7th St.. WaUenburg. Colo. Oospodarskl odsek TH PETROVICH, predsednik...... (CENT CAINKAR ................~.......... A VIDER .............-....................... ■IKKO g. kuhel.......... COB 7.1'I'AN J LOTRICH................ UDOLPH uses ..............—.........— NTON SHULAR. predsednik Knk vratarich................ HANK BARBIČ—....................... »drew viurich sephine mocnik................... ....................293 E. 161st St.. Cleveland 10. Ohio __________2687 So. Lawndale Ave.. Chicago 23. Ul. .............3667 So. Lawndale Ave.. Chicago 23. IU. __________3657 So. Lawndale Ave., Chicago 23. ni. __________________1400 So. Lombard Ave.. Berwyn, III. ..............1937 So. Trumbull Ave., Chicago 23. 111. .....................-......« 700 E. 260th St., Euclid, Ohio Porotni odsek ........................................................Box 27. Arma, Kansas ......................................„.. 315 Tener St., Luseme. Pa. 10511 Musk ok a Ave., Cleveland 19. Ohio ......................................706 Forest Ave., Johnstown. Pa. ...........................772 E. 185th Street, Cleveland 18. Ohio 110 Martin Svigel «40. Louis Ambroctch 122. Joaeph Letnar U2. Trances Brus 832, Anton Russ 837. Trank Arko 836. Nikola Mul »kovic 817 50. Ignac Klane-nlk 833, Joaeph Prevetz 835. Angelo Kralnlk 834. John Balantlch 860. Frank Kne 836. Daniel Tupac 838 119 Rose Zupančič 814. 120 Jennie Marinsek 831, Jennie Marin-aek 831. John Kozellckt 835, John Šuštar 837 121 Albin Jterdonrr Jr. 855. Ivan Kosako-vlc M. Frank Poje 8108. Jessie Serdo-ner 834 125 Sam Pasallch $47. John Pocrnlch $11. 135 George Hunter 834 39 Anna Poiar 816. Anton Rusjan 866 141 Anton Markovlc 840„ Karl Ersen 858 50. Joseph Femec 830. Joseph Sajn 850 Anton Maleckar 836. Uuu Kastellc $35. Frank Susterslc $35 A.gnes No- . vine $16. Pauline Mauser $6. Anna porekla Zanimanje ZS jugoslo-Rusnov $34. Frank Moze 818. Joaeph 1 Perusek Frank Jagodnik 814. Fran* Jagodnik 83B. Frances Juratovec 872 144 Anton Zele 824 145 Mihael Usenlcnlk 836. Matt Usenlc-nlk $$4. 147 Martin Zdolsek 890.. 149 Pasquina Lazzari 834 150 FrSnk Znldarsic 816 50. 188 Helen Hočevar 830. Frank Matko 874. Rudolph Samsa 814. Agnes KauU 810 160 Anton Premro 830.50. iANK ZA1TZ, predsednik jv'DREW GRUM ........„.............. dhn olip .......... RED MALGAI .................. 0SEPH FIFOLT........................ Madaornl odsek ...........................2301 So. Lawndale Ave., Chicago 83, IU. ......................................17182 Snowden. Detroit 21, Mich. i.................231 So. Prospect Avo, Clarendon Hills. HI. ...................................................25 Westclox Ave., Peru. IU. ............................ 1237 E. 60th St., Cleveland 3, Ohio Olavnl zdravnik ir JOHN ZAVERTNIK ..... ===== 2219 So. Ridgewsy, Chicago S3, IU. >REMEMBE PRI DRUŠTVIH Dr. «t meseca dectmbra 1945 membership changes for the month of December, 1945 ir. št. odgcNo. 1 Črtan Lovrenc Racman, c. 6484. 2 Umrla: Alberts Kopach, cert. 99235. 3 Črtana zopet sprejeta: Julia A. A. Matten, c. 104479. 5 Izobčen: Frank Stopar, c. 44532. 6 Črtana: Mary V. Capasso, cert. 104481. 1 10 Črtana zopet sprejeta: Bertha Harbach, c. 90501. 14 Črtani: Anton Borsnik, c. 87396; Dan Martin, c. 96100; Dorothy Martin, c. 99977; William Martin, c. 93784. 19 Umrl: Vincent Zalokar, c. 89996. 28 Umrl: John Ivančtf, c. 35362-■110940. 31 Umrla: Christine Paulenich, c. 54486. 34 Umrl: Frank Škufca.^. 24231. 35 Črtan: Charles Gerber, c. 117020. 3« Črtana; Helen Grabnar, c. 74722, 39 Umrla: Augusta Benchin, c. 50 Umrl. Jacob Kosmac, c. 20629. 51.Umrla Julija Paulich, c. 63323.. 53 Črtani: John Kastelic, c. 90628; Margaret Podlogar, c. 104303. 54 Črtana: Helen Mazzie, c. 108983. 61 Umrla: Polona Kern. c. 31890. 70 Umrl: George Fratrich, c. 76026. 84 Črtana zopet sprejeta: Rose Henderson, c. 84196. 85 Črtani zopet sprejeti: Magdalena Krcelich, c. 91966; Steve Kr-celich, c. 99440. Črtan: Fred Bergant, c. 103432. 67 Umrl: Anton Rahne,' c. 837.. 97 Črtana: Mary Dražba, c. 101096. 05 Umrla Mary A. Kronoshek, c. ■It 1248. 10 Črtana: Olga Kopach. c. 107432. 18 Črtana: Evelyn Brehm, cert. 108794. 19 Umrla:. Lizi Turk, c. 9297. 21 Umri: Leo . Junko. c. 3704- 116531. 31 Umrla: Rozalija Omerza, c. 42159. 38 Umrla: Mary Majzelj, c. 23293. Umrl: Louis Adam, c. 19924. <2 Črtana: Antonla M. Skender, c. 109375. Umrl: Martin Sircelj, c. 35586. 59 Črtan: John P. Vozel Jr., c. 108424. 0 Umrla: Mary Antolovlch, c. 71530. Črtana zopet sprejeta: Ucille L. Stroup. c. 108098. '3 Umrl: Alouis Pirman. c. 43711. w Umrl: Cyril Lukic, c. 52543. Uinrla: Mary Russ, c. 35535. Črtan zopet sprejet: Albert Ger-»"vich, c. 97683. 1 ""I I^'o Kopmeyer, c. 3792. ■j-'nu la Hdena Mramor, c. 63282. "'mrli: Frank Raitz, c. 113521; Ti<-dore Goles, c. 41749. ■I l«nuc Burgar, c. 5207. ^ M..!«,; Josephine Medaglic, c. g ' »Ti John Petkovsek, c. 40816. 1 ;t"Tli Justine Shuster, c. 47063; ^^ > Gmeiner, c. 107464. Čr- J<>hn A. Mozer. c. 103479. Mike Poye, c. »9694. tzopet sprejeta: Helen " 1 r. 114635. I 1 Mary Klauzar, c. 23852 L Anton Zeger. c. 13082. Anton Korber. c. 96012. Theophil Radzienda, c. Fond za mladinsko bolnico v Sloveniji Važno naznanilo ^ V soboto, 26. januarja se je vršila v Chicagu redna seja ekseku-tive Slovenskega ameriškega narodnega sveta ali SANSa, na kateri je bil navzoč tudi dr. Robsrt Neubauer. načelnik zdravniškega oddelka Rdečega križa Jugoslavije. Med važnimi zadevami na dnevnem redu je bila tudi razprava o vprašanju rslllno akcije. Ek-sekutiva se je zavedala, da bo zlasti med Amerikami nejužno-slovanskega in neslovanskega vanski relif čedalje bolj pone-havalo ter da smemo za bodoče pričakovati kake pomoči za Jugoslavijo le od Amerikancev slovenskega, hrvatskega, srbskega in . macedonskega pokolenja. Stroški uprave tel if ne akcije .. .. . , nakupovanja, pkfcirunja in od- 163 Matt Debelock Jr. 834. Frank Marolt | , » n .. . u 987. France« Debelack 822. Mary Mautz | pošiljanja pO poklicnih ljudeh, ki si s tem služijo svoj kruh, pa bi se sorazmerno ne skrčili. To bi pomenilo, da bi bilo v bodoče treba plačati zp vzdrževanje, uprave in skladišča v glavnem z gotovino, ki bi jo prispevali za relif naši ljudje. Ker pa je večina od jugoslovanskih Amerikancev prispevane gotovine za t, 140 < Lodge No. 321 Umrl: Voimir Cuckovich, cert 96593. 344 Umrli: Frank Schwartz, c. 59897; Leopold Kos, c. 43390. 345 Črtan: Michael Gregorich, cert. 93847. 353 Črtan zopet sprejet: Percy At kinson, c. 103025. 372 Umrl: John Korolec, c. 39910. črtan: Thomas O'Brien, cert. 101177. 375 Črtan: Edward Luzar, c. 95370. 380 Črtana zopet sprejeta: Anna Miller, c. 40035. 388 Umrl: John Flere, c. 67630. 403 Črtane: Anne M. Kukulan, c. 93126; Mildred V. Kukulan, c. 105925. 411 Črtan: Martin Dernovsek, cert 79427. 425 Črtana: Mary Lockmer, cert. 114313. 427 Črtani zopet sprejeti: Annetta E. Beck, c. 115491; George T Beck, c. 106577; Robert S. Bečk Jr., c. 115490. 436 Črtan: Martin Vuchetich, cert, 97335. 477 Črtan: George Gerk, c. 114568 483 Črtani: Anna Kamodina, cert 106063; Mile Komadina, cert 87325; George Vodnovich, cert 109056. 489 Črtani zopet sprejeti: Mary Chambers, c. 85257; George L. Bruketta, c. 85264. 490 Umrla: Josephine Venk, cert. 110766. Črtan zopet sprejet: Joseph Fritz, c 110760. 503 Črtani zopet sprejeti: John Jur-ca, c. 51098; Ruth Jurca, cert. 107744. 527 Črtan: Mathew J. Glavan, cert. 109060. 558 Črtan: John Holtan, c. 91737. 559 Umrla: Mary Svetilk, c. 60238. Črtani zopet sprejeti: Math Ar-banas, c. 76342; Dan Ciganovich, c. 99190; Mary Gorishek. cert. 89321; Sylvia Hassiepen, cert. 90320; Sophia Mulholland, cert. 91738; Ludovick Zore. c. 67076. Črtani: Mollie Gallagher, cert. 105205; Ted Siwy, c. 98802; Marie Neet, c. 100590; Alphonse Cartler, c. 98793; Christine Mi-halovich, c. 86208; Ralph Mi-haljevich, c. 66359; William A. Gallagher, c. 105206. 584 črtani: Mary Brickler, c. 71799; William Sem, c. 99937. 590 črtan: Edythe Femec, c. 98072. 598 Umrla: Anna Perekovlc, cert. 71215. 600 Črtana: Rose Hocksteln, cert 108855. 641 Črtana: Helen Mandel, c. 80593. 677 Črtana zopet sprejeta: Josephine Marchoni, c. 100531. 680 Umrla: Jennie Klause, c. 76886. Črtan: John M. Veresh, c. 10694. 682 Odstopil: Henry Lamuth, cert. 86334 684 črtan zopet sprejet: Joseph V. Miller, c. 108861. 700 črtan: John Majdic, e. 113015 719 Umrl: Anton Prime, c. 28932 725 Umrl: Jacob Fabijanči«, c. 12864. 728 Črtani: Mary Heeter. c. 96201; Math Hribar Jr., c. 82749. 756 Črtane: Ardis J. Scherwood, c. 103596 F. A. VIDER. gl. tajnik. 820. 190 Mary Yerlch 820. MarUn Kek Sr. 8«4 19« Frank Korenlch 827 185 Anne Koalch 818. Zora Bektch 830 186 Joaeph Jelerclc $1«, Danici Pennan ' SH Hii 199 Michael Raj »t 823. Michael Raier 823 300 Katarin« Bozic 815 80, George Kopač |I9. 202 Mary Strnot 821. 203 Adolph Papich 829. Math Oblak 812. Math Oblak 812. | 20« Mary Pepsin 820 208 John Borlch 817 80. Jacob Tulle 882., . - . .. , ,, 207 Paulina Muzovlch 837, Jacob Brulla pomožno akcijo fi.'.biuna ali pQ- 1 811, John Ooloblch 84. Anton Suatar- Jnr4-»n- „a Ktrnilr » RANSn ni<»-kIc »28. Anton Su.Unlc 838. John aarJen» ha SlTOSKJ bAINbU. nje- Bregar 834. Milan Begovich 884. Steve govih podrUZmC ter drugih USta- 209 2££hw5i.k 134, Justina Haupt- nov, ki v U ^amcn darujejo ali man 823. Antonia piahutnik 88. Vs. nabirajo, bi np bilo pravilno, ce ItH^uP'«.139 \m o , bi se še kak nadaljni del tega 210 Josephine Sepjc 820, Mary Ozanic 838. , , Ka the rine jurkovic 82«. Joseph Ja- denarja porabil zu druge nego 214 SSr SLte, 834. pošiljalne stroške Kathryn Baron 820. Eksekutiva se jo obenem ozi- X3 John Mtlavac 824. , , ..i, . ___, 248 Jacob Tauter 818. rala na priporočilo in apel dr. 247 Mika Sankovich 817.80, Michael Bon- Neubauerja, naj bi se ameriški 349 Anton ^siepan 832. Slovenci še obširnejše organizl- 143 IZ* S22, % TZy,vrrciSovS I rali in posvetili vse svoje sile in moči za ustanovitev .fonda za Anna Chadez 822, Mary Olagovaek 819. Stanley Kantor 830. Mary Lum-bert 839, Joaeph Rollh 830, Anton ShrsJ 831. Anton Shraj 831, Anton Savaek 826. Betty Zlmbo 83. 288 Marko Cetinlch 840. 301 PauluiL- Orianlch 818, Johans Skan der 828 U2 r. »44 Ur 'lan r. f70 Un fl V ti 17« t ,, rl Andrew Mohorovttil, C. Krank Rechick. c. 2S13. ' Mane Mravlch. c. 29720. Calvin Ludvigsen. c. Martin Volcjak. c. 3674. J-»seph Halam C. 73024. 'Hi Char les Furlan. cert. I>annlle Bertol, cert 1*na Mary Yursic, cert. "»l^t »prejet John Der- ' 26331. • '"P* sprejeta: Isabel r lOHil. '"Prt sprejeta: Thereee ' 107*10. POROČILO O NAKAZAMI BOLNIŠKI PODPORI Makaaaaa «a* 81. )aa«ar|a IMS_ report or sick sewcrrr fatiost NraMBl mt Januar« 81. 1948 8 Anton Janclgar SS. Joaeph Medve 841 • Manda Innia 830 38 Joaeph Ambroclch 810 80. 44 France« Kueh 9» 83 John A vein 822 88 Helen Kotlrk 890 SO Joe • weltf 811 . at George Oamak 838. Jo~»h SUudu har 838. Joftn Hre«ar 812 98 Emma Sturhal 940 79 Buchanan 949 G-orga Mrh 938 Meth Sletmetr 943 Usyn^d Cemteh 838 Dan Ztomrieh 818 98 Franeea Swolaak F» 89 Ivan Mateelfh »1799 _ 98 Josephtn* Augua«»i»e 99» Am«"* rent 991 AntoiHa Fraael 9*7 M O« MOPS bum trajni spomenlte tfa svoje človekoljubno delo pri obnovi in gra ditvi nov«, sVobodrte, zdrave Slovenije. f Na podlagi vseh teh razlogov je eksekutiva SANSa soglasno I s Mirko O. Kuhel, tajnik. Glasovi iz naselbin kak večji stavbeni projekt v porušeni Sloveniji. Sipvenija še mnogo, mnogo let ne bo mogla nuditi svojim ljudem, zlasti 171 Mabel RUc 840. Anton Kraaovec 839. I gvoji mladini, tlilte bolniške in Teseala Divjak 818. William Biekett« jJ J. u . . , 8ts: Eugt na Froahiich tu. Barbara zdi avniške oskrbe, ki jo danes Scbwertel 830, Mary Medved 941. vojne priZadttl OtrOCi Zelo 274 Martin Volciak 8« i » 278 Kari Slkole 888 80. Joaeph Bmodlc 881, nujno potrebuj*^. PrlmanjkU Frank Spendal 817 80, Marko Pogaclc je sredsteV za ZgpditeV poslopij 271 Sia^VVi^ tti za bolnice, sartatorije, otroške JjhjU Furman 831, Frsnk Csmanchak 4omove, klinike; fn podobne U- 999 Mary Klarich 890, Rese Vuftstelk 998, StanOVS ln ČŠ je mOgOČe, naj JS? Metelko S, Msrtln VSSJSl * Slovenci pom.g.li M4 zgraditi v Sloveniji eno tako po- Michael Kernel 994. Anton Kovaclc | glopje ter bl gl obenem postavili 300 Joeephlne Nadoh 899. Joaeph Suaa 939. 398 Emily Mathewa 91, Mary Bokun 919JO. . Martha Suplca 949. 810 John Oreeda Jr. 894 311 Mary Frkovlch 12, Joseph Cherln 998. 312 Frank Klun 823 314 Rudolph Kovaclc 836. Mijo Malclc 838 310 Anton Krutlch 820. Antonla Plntar 880 31B Hilda Maloverh 830. 322 Mary Pakiz 817. 328 John Klanoar 80. Louia BuscaJ 830. Philip Sever 930 328 Mike Wranlch 879. 334 Vinko Benac 838. < 338 Mary Fortuna 913. 844 Wllma Turk 820. Rose Lončar 840. Leopold Kos 818, Steve Zorman 821, Christina Lukich 911. 148 Margaret Kuharic 910, George Princa «11 347 Joseph Salopek 111, Anna Sable 114, Anton Cvetan 919. Frank Zackovsky 91«. John KUsanln 994. 188 John Zalar 979. . 308 Nick St I pano vlc 932. 383 Jacob Tusher 938, Andy Rupar 900 Mary Stegner 990. 393 Matt Dobraaln 994. 397 Mary Mahna »80, Andrew Laurlch 980. Joseph Krsus 842. 381 Joa Pirmsn 886. John Blclak 822 80, Jennie Bradely 818, Mary BUtak 838 393 Anton Hablnc 819, France« Oerglch 832 408 Oeorge Rovlsan 838. Joseph Stubler 940. Jame« Kalarovlch 939. 49» Rudolph Smrkolj 990.60, Elltabeth Hrvatlch 9«4. 430 Obren Bjellca 848, Steva Erakovlch 830. Mike Galovich 971. Oeorge >hu-I put 981. 434 Simon Marsa 842. 439 Anton Zagorc 818 404 Ljubica Tonclc 830. 478 Nikola Prptc 830 ^ Joaeph Skltarellc 870, Maria TicIVh 821. Adam Mrdjenovlch 113, Adam ■fcrdjenovlch 938 496 Michael Boaovich 884. Ben Jurelch 891 492 Anton Kapla 83J. Katarina Mualch 831 498 Annie Luketlc 9»7. Mildred Bockovlch 910. 908 Simon Debelak 820, Paul Knaua 911 813 Martin Blatnlck 938 818 Katarina Potočnik 839. Jerry Lutai ■ 810, Carl Lepar 91, Jacob Fellctjan 911. Mathew Oelshek 991, Frank Ci zaključila, da se pod pokroviteljstvom in upravo SANSa u-stanovi fond sa mladinsko bolni* co v Slbveni 11 in »e takoj povzame akcija za zbiianje denarnih prispevkov. Na vse SANSove podružnice, podporne organizacije, društva klibe, narodne domove, zbore in druge kulturne, politične, gospodarske, verske in družabne ustanove apeliramo, da se čimprej organizirajo in pomagajo graditi ta fond. Ves v ta namen prispevan denar bo izročen na pristojne oblasti federalne vlade Slovenije in bo porabljen izključno za zgraditev poslopja in opremljen je mladinske bolnice. SANS bo vodil kampanjo na svoje lastne stroške, ki bodo pla čani iz upravnega (političnega) fonda. Imena vseh darovalcev po $5 ali več bodo objavljena v nažih listih ter paslanu v staro domovino. Vse podrobnosti o značaju te mladinske bolnice, kakor tud minimalno vsoto, katero tamo skušali nabrati, bo določil glav ni odbor SANSa na svoji seji dne 9. marca 1946. SANS od sloj ne bo več pobiral prispevkov v gotovini za ta kojšnjo pomožno akcijo, temveč bodo vsi zadevni prijemki vpi sani v fond mladinske bolnice Zbiranje obleke, perila, obuvala in drugih potrebščin za Jugosla vijo pa se naj še nadaljuje in vse nabrano pošilja v skladišče New York. Naše člane, pod. užnice in dru ge podporne ustanove ter posa meznike prosimo, da z vso vnemo in agresivnostjo podprejo to plemenitb idejo in tako pomaga jo v Sloveniji postaviti spomenik—mladinsko bolnico—ki bo slovenski mladini vrnila zdravje in Ji okrepila tslo. Ponosni bomo lahko nekoč, da omo jim pot do zdravja ln novega življenja pomagali zgraditi mi, »inovi in hčere, vnuki in vnukinje Slovenije iz daljne Amerike. potom združevanja. Ako primerjamo razdalje med društvi okrožjih kot gori navedeno, najdemo, da niti b)|iko društev razdaljah čez 200 milj, kolikor e bilo na zadnji konvenciji brez zastopstva vsled nerednosti pri volitvah, in niti polovico toliko članov v tej razdalji kot jih je bilo prizadetih pod obstoječim načinom volitev samo zaradi nepravilnih volitev/Trt znači, če bl nobeno društvo v razdalji nad !t00 milj od okrotnoga zborovanja ne poslala zastopniku na vo-llno zborovanje, bl ne izostalo od zastopstev toliko društev, kot e bilo na zadnji j^nvenciji odklonjenih delegatov vsled nerednih volitev. Kdor se hoče poglobiti v stvar, se bo prepričal, da bi1 bil sistem volitev delegatov po okrožjih praktičnejši in koristnejši kot sedanji, Koristno bi bilo, da se ustanovi okrožne zveze ali federacije v vseli krajih, kjer je več društev v primerni razdalji. V vseh krajih, katere sem gori navedel, se brez posebnih težav lahko ustanove, ako se članstvo količkaj zavzame za stvar. To vprašanje je kolikor toliko v zvezi z vprašanjem zanimanja članov za društvene seje, kajti društvene seje se oži ve s poro čilom dobrega zastopnika o ukre panju okrožne organizacije, ker s tem zvedo, kaj druga društva v njihovi kolici potyio. Iz okrož nih zvez so se twile državne proslave dnova SNPJ v raznih državah, kar Je vsekakor propa ganda za razvoj društev ln jed note. Prtd društvi ae pojavijo problemi, kateri^ posamezno društvo ne more obvladovati, a skupno z drugimi drultvi v oko lici se luhko izve ( osteite 118 •7» M e'en Huaa 941 _ __ •90 ANe Štefane* «90. Eteenot Vrbencle 818 Anna M ar on I 990 «93 Valentin lister 911. Valentin L*rer p« Or or s* Kajla |IS OUdya Yurke vteh 97 •M Anna Povee 919 m Metli Perclrh 999 Tour Nemenieh 9». Mike Mertnae 940 mm MOeim* Grandovi« 99 TM Nvfc Pro* 942 707 John eterrma 919 Tfl Mike Maia4revle 9S4 90 ------|M . 7«, Deo.*eeovu?»• 9M Beihaia Mu O** I^TLl^^ti »9 »m Anton Oroanik 99« Jennie »on Kutin 997 AntonSornlgW R^pnifc 940 Mary »aeeiaao 914 JeHi- Franh Krek 818 HrlS^ m ^TT-nkovieh 893 Anna ArWina Franea« Kravania llOS ».rbera Stofar 988. Milka Jehrh 1ST J . lljT Deienr 9», TVrt.i ^^ J JJ 999. Joaeph Mechevst »49. Joaeph ee- ^ Vidma» 991. Thomaa flank 9» diva 91» * Se o reprezentaciji Cleveland, O.—Zadnjič aem o-menil potežkoče, katere povzroča sedanji način volitev delegatov pri malih društvih, ki ae morajo združiti v doaego potrebnega števila članov za akupno volitev delegata. Valed tega po mejem mnenju ni obatoječi način volitev delegatov praktičen, niti koristen za jednoto. Ako gremo nazaj na prejšnjo stopnjo, da nobeno društvo ne more poslati več kot 2 delegata, bi števiio delegatov znižali le za 4 ali 5. O takem znižanju rea ni vredno zgubljati čaaa, posebno ker je v tem prizadeto le par močnih društev, ki v resnici nekaj štejejo v jod noti, in že zdaj niso zaatopana proporčno po številu članov. Vzemimo 4 društva, ki štejejo po več kot 500 članov, ali skupno čez 2.000 članov. Ta štiri društva ao upravičena »kupno do 12 delegatov. Na drugi strani Ima 20 društev po 100 članov za dosego 2,000 članov, katere zastopa 20 delegatov. Niko se zniža zastopstvo na prejšnjo atopnjo, bo čez 2,000 članov velikih društev za»topanth le pri 8 delegatih napram 20 delegatom, ki zastopajo isto število članov manjših društev. Ali j« pravično znižavati r§» prezenUčijo, kjer jt že zdaj nižja? Zvišati število potrebnega članstva za upravičenje do delegata pa ni |irlporočlJivo iz praktičnega ozira. 2e zdaj imamo potežkoče r združevanjem malih društev, In če ae število zviša, bo tem več društev prizadetih z združevanjem v »vrho volitve delegato/ Po pisanju mojega zadnjega dopisa o zastopstvu arm točneje pregledal lego Jtdnotinih društev in ae prepričal, ds aem v prsvem glede praktičnosti volitev delegatov pn okrožjih, zakar Y98 Angelin* Veft»un<» »99 789 Naifae«« HsUellxrffer 998 SKUI'AJ TT/TAL 9» 4I4 * bo seveda treba ustanoviti kak« šnih 10 nadaljnjih okrožij. Nova okrožja naj bi ae ustanovila v sledečih krajih: , WASHINGTON — v okolici Seattla za Washington, Oregon in Britiah Columbia, Can. MONTANA-IDAHO — a aedežem v okolici Mu Iona, /a Idaho društva okrog Spokana, severno Montano in Alberto, Can. JUŽNA MONTANA in SEVEKNI WYOMING-« sedežem okrog Houndupa. JUŽNA CALIFORNIA—v okolici Loa Angeleaa. (Temu okrožju ae dodajo društva v Arizoni, ako ne okrožju v New Mexicu). SEVERNI WISCONSIN in SEVERNI MICHIGAN— s aedežem v okolici Ironwooda, Michigan, ali Aahlanda, Wis. IOWA— Nebraska ali pa /upad-ni Illinois ob meji lowe INDIANA—v'okolici Indianapolisa JUŽNA WEST VIRGINIA, VIH-GIN1A IN KENTUCKY. NKW YORK — NEW JERSEY SEVERNI NEW YORK z Ontario, Can. Dye društvi v Novi St otiJI, cmrrwupno SO članov, m* more-ta udellti okrožju New York-New Jersey, neglede na razdaljo. Društvo v Alabami je zdaj najbližje centralno-illinoiskcrnu okrožju, ono v Kloridi pa menda Penni. Kadar se ustanovi okrožje v Južni West Virginiji, bosta obe najbližji Istemu. Ako ae ustanovi okro>ja kot gori navedeno, bodo lahko vsa društva v okrožnih organizacijah Uko, da bo razdalja čez 75'/. vseh društev v krogu IzjxkI 50 milj,. 15% med 50 In IV) milj, 5'; med 150 in 200 ln 5'. če* 200 milj. Po številu članov pa ji* zastopstvo še boljše V razdalji do 50 milj je zapopadenih nsd 8članov. V razdalji 50 dit 150 milj 16'., med 150 iri 200 milj r,l in niti V/i v razdslji hsd 200 milj. dov, zato pričakujemo, da bo ua-pešna s finančnega in moralnega stališča. Potrebno je, da se vsi zavzamemo in dokaiemo reakciji in "Rimljanom" v S. Chicagu, da so v zmoti, da niso do-Dri slovanski sinovi, kajti oni liso nam hoteli dati v najem irvatski dom zs to priredbo. 3rez izjemo, vsi zavedni Jugoslovani pojdimo r.a delo, da bo Masonic Temple tako natrpan kot še ni bil nikdav. Vstopnina je 75c. Predvajani bodo filmi iz Jugoslavije in nastopili bodo govoiniki vseh treh narodov. Več o tej priredbi bo objavljeno v vaeh naprednih listih. Kdor še ni član podružnice SANSa, naj pristopi takoj, kajti organizacija SANS pridno, deluje /.a pomoč našomu narodu v stari domovini. Članarina je sa^ mo $2 letno. Cc ste člani te organizacije, pomeni da ste dobri Slovani. Seja podružnice 54-SANSa se vrši vmk čertl petek v mesecu. Prihodnja seja pu sc bo vršila na tretji petek, 15. feb., n sicer iz, razloga, da bomo razpravljali in določili kampanjo zu nabiranje otroških jedil za sirote v stari domovini, Nu zadnji seji Je poročal tajnik Br-1 Ju vat, da je pristopilo 11 novih članov. Seje se vršijo v Calumet Parku, Field House; priče-tek ob osmih ^zvečer, Nu šejk podružnice SANSa se zberemo skupaj povečini člani in odborniki drultev SNPJ. Po seji pa se pomenimo tudi kaj za našo korist. Zadnjič smo govorili o pogrebnlklh, ki tako pridno odirajo družine, kadar je treba pokopati umrlega člana. Govorili amo tudi o našem H-. utu Proletarcu Tudi zanj bomo morali kaj storiti, ker vrši pošteno in koristno delo. Sedaj amo zapoaleni, toda ob priliki bomo tudi Proletarcu finančno pomagali. Joseph Koalch. Zsdnjič asm omenil, da je /ad njs konvencija odklonila priznanje 10 delegstom, ki nlao hill "STS? SKTTb^ pravilno izvoljeni od 34 društev O NOVEM odboru in delovanju za staro domovino 8. Chicago, 111.—Potrebno ae ml vidi Bpregovoriti nekaj besed na vprašanje našega članstva tffede spremembe odbora pri društvu 8 SNPJ. Naj povem, da ni nič narobe.'"Podpisani Je bil vaš tajnik 13 1st in deloma odložil tajništvo radi bolezni. Tudi predsednik je želel spremembe, saj j« držal odbornlško mesto 20 PraV tako tudi blaga,nik, ki Je bil v odboru mnogo let. Od časa do časa Je potrebno, da spremenimo odbor, saj je društvo od vseh članov in je pravilno, da ae val bolj zanimamo zanj. Naša dolžnost Je, da v bodoče uvajamo mladino v odbore. Novi odbor društva 8: Mihael Chandlck je preisednlk. On Je bil nekaj let zapisnikar In lahko veliko stori za društvo med mla-do generacijo podpredsednik Je ataroata Frank Gorenc, kateri Je zmeraj na delu za korist društva. Tajnik je Joseph Vu-t leh, kateremu Je poznano društveno delo. Blagajnik Uuis Mender Je sposoben za to delo On ae Je Izkazal U večkrat In delal v korist diuštva, zato bo brez dvoma vršil dobro blagajniško delo. Zapisnikar je John Bsjuk, kateri se naglorna razvija v dobrega In naprednega jedno-tsi ja med našo mladino. V nadzorni odsek pa ao bili Izviljenl Joa. Kosich, John Koahlr ln John Žabkar. To»ei ti ao odborniki našega druftlvš zs I. l«4« ksteri pričakujejo od članstva ds ho posečalo aejs, kooperlralo In delalo za napi tt'ek društva in organizacije, Prihodnja seja se bo vršila v petek, B februarja, v običsjnem prostoru, pričvtšlJiiOb sedmih zvečer. Udeležite ae aeje! V nedeljo, 17 t »area, ps se bo vrši Is velika priredbe v koilst nsšega naroda v A*n domovini Priprave vodi jugoslovanski odbor v S Chicagu in ao sedaj že v polnem zamsh'J,H(Priredba se bo vi šila v Magonic Tempiu, (II00 In Exchange a ve. Za to priredbo ao na delu zastopniki vaeh treh jugoslovanskih nsro- I8CEM mojega nečaka— sinovaca Nikola Ruta, kateri živi nekje v državi Kanadi. Priglasi naj ae svojemu atricu Nikola Rutu, R. D. I. Box 11 Jmpe. ial, Pa., «11 pa direktno v stari kraj svojem bratrancu Niče RuU, selo Roduč, občina Mednk, Kotar aospič, Hrvatska, Jugoslavija. (Adv.) na novo so 8E naročili na PRO8VETO1 Mati Corlan Wslsonburg. Colorado Joseph Sherjsk Toronto. Oni.. Canada Anton Kopach Peru, Illinois Mary Roba« Indianapolis. Indiana Bcstian Pavllch Muslcoflon Height*. Mich. Mary Krisman Eveleth. Minnesota Wllltsm Cerne I Cleveland. Ohio Jacob Intihar Cleveland. Ohio Jacob Posar Cleveland, /Ohio Anton Kreeovlc Msaonlown, Penns. George Mlhelclc Oliver, Penne. Mary Vrbeno Veredele, Wash. Msry Meslch Milwsukee, Wisconsin Louis Potocsr Weal Aliis. Wisconsin Msry Hchuldi West Allls, Wisconsin Jvan Bertol Blovenle, Jugoslavia Ignsc Oroher Italy SEZNAM PRIREDB DRUŠTEV priglašenih k ! oder act) a« 8. n. p. j. prireditve drultev chicaftke federaciji » 8. n. P. j. DruAlve ~llS%l)a" 41. I 8NPJ pri-redi domete plesno veselieo v soboto dne i. merge I»48 v dvorani SNPJ. orkelsh ob I. url svetet. Društvo 4». n MNP J nrUedi »ve (o plesno veselico v sobote dne u. merce IMt v Aldine dvorani, se • II Ar mi lege eve. DruAtvo Pioneer* šl. IM BNFJ priredi »vo| letni pibnlb e soboto dne 3. evgusta IS41 v Pllae« Parku, taih in to. Albany see. rroenACIJA BMP i ZA ČIKAlKO OKROŽJE priredi boAUne priredbo se ^lene mladinskega oddelke e nedelje, dne I«, decembre 1941. Prostor bo netneele« prevofeosse posnele. DruAtve ne| preee*eeae nes«ent)e •veje priredbe »elnibu m Maftsvi rKAJVK ALC8N. 1114 Fuleski M. Tel.i Levndsls Mil chicago. ill. __ Slovene Nat91 Benefit Society in 43rd Year of Fraternal Service-1904*1946 i PROSVETA ENGLISH SECTION Twentieth Anniversary of SNPJ English Speaking Lodge Afou l emeu PAGE SIX For Member* of Slovene National Benefit Society and Americarr Slovenes Lincoln on Labor and Capital TWO WEEKS AGO WE SAID here that our economic dictators are defying the people and the government In the present industrial strife by bluntly refusing to negotiate wage increases. It is a well known fact that American economic dictators amassed vast profits during the war and now they want to continue along the same path by denying the workers a fair return for honest labor. Not long ago a representative of the National Association of Manufacturers stated that "without employers there can't be any work and without private capital there can't be any em ployers." Such is capitalistic philosophy. First there must be employers with their capital, then come the workers! Without the former there can't be the latter, according to the mentality of exploiters. Abraham Lincoln, the Great Emancipator, whose 137th birthday we honor next week on Feb. 12, blasted this capitalistic philosophy more than ninety years ago, when he said: "Labor is prior to, and independent of capital. Capital is only the fruit of labor and could not have existed if labor had not first existed." Lincoln teld the naked truth. Since the beginning of history, in all ages everywhere, we find that people have labored in the sweat of their brows and produced certain goods—without any employers or private capital. The first primitive tool in the Stone Age was a rudely shaped axe. This was the first "capital," and at that time there were no capitalists. * * * H THE capitalist production of goods is only a little more than two hundred years old. It began in England with the invention of the steam engine. This, then, was the beginning of modern capital. The philosophy of the NAM spokesman is the philosophy of dictators. Lincoln had a word for this when he said: "Inasmuch as most good things are produced by labor, it follows that all such things of right belong to those whose labor has produced them." Lincoln went on: " "It has so happened in all ages of the world that some have labored and others have without labor enjoyed a very large proportion of the fruits. This is wrong and should not continue." Lincoln also said that "Labor is the superior of capital and deserves much the higher consideration." " If Lincoln's philosophy sounds socialistic—so be it. Lincoln spoke the truth. His utterings on labor show him in the light of true greatness. He understood the problem of labor and capital and was not a/raid to speak his mind even when he became the President pf the United States. ,,' As a profound thinker and statesman, Abraham Lincoln towers high indeed. He was also an internationalist, as is shown by the following: "The strongest bond of human sympathy outside of the family relation should be one uniting all working people, of all nations, and tongues and kindreds." * * * * IT IS INTERESTING to know what Lincoln thought of labor, that is, who constitutes labor and what Is labor. On the question of who is and what is labor, Lincoln answers: "You are labor, if you work for a living. "You till the soil, you mine the coal, you write the books and you spin*the yarn. "You invent cunning machines, you serve and sell across counters, and you build the dwellings of men all the world over. "In America you are the great majority. All that serves labor serves the nation. All that harms labor is treason to America. No line can be drawn between these two. If any man tells you he loves America yet he fears labor, he Is a fool. There is no America without labor, and to fleece the one is to rob the other." Thus spake Abe Lincoln. No truer words were ever spoken by so high a personage. Today there is a terrific struggle for the control of private capital. The government built a number of war plants worth 2ft billions of dollars. As things stand now, most of these plants will Ik* virtually given away to private capital. They should be operated on a cooperative basis by labor in the interest of all the |x*ople. Yes, Lincoln was right in his philosophy, but it will apparently lake another Lincoln to put hia philosophy into being. That Lincoln must be the workers themselves! Lucky Stars Hold Free Party Feb. 9 IMPERIAL PA -Thia Saturdav, Feb. 9. in the local Slovene Hall, be-ttinning Mt H p m . ■ free psrty will h« ld for all members of Lucky Star l^tdgc 71«. Kindly do your beat to bring along a new applicsnt for membership Thia twins convention yesr, we want to s«'t to the 100 mailt in the udult department to a« to hsve our own delegate without the neceaaity of a meigrr with any other lodge. Rem« mber. the current membership campaign will end on March SI, Therefore, we have nearly two months ahead of ua to increase our u < mberahip to the deatrvd point The drive ia being conducted In eel* I brat Kin of the JOih anniversary of the founding of (Mir English speaking lodge« Turning back to our free party, we aasure you of s nice evening without any rust to you. Children in the juvenile department are wel-come, ao bring them along also. The date la this Saturday, Peb S. at the local Slovene Hall, starting a« • p. m. And don't forget to bring along a prospective member JAMES M MAGLICH. Lodge Delavec No. 8 Meeting Friday CHICAGO. — Among the letters read at the lest meeting of SNPJ Lodge Delavec No. 8 on 4sn II. was s letter from the Midwest A L They would like to hsve our lodge in the league. Our soldier members are coming home and there are many young members In our lodge. We would like to aee you at the meeting Friday, Feb 8. at 7 10 p m. at the Calumet field House. The officers will be 10(1% behind you younger generation to' give you s start in spot la Pleaae come to the meeting ao we can diacusa this matter more thoroughly I think moat of you know that a gift from Lodge 8 to sold let-members is 18 dollar* to each her dues, even though you do not carry sick benefit. That it would be well to look over your policy to see if it is made out properly as to the right name and beneficiary. That the aecretary ahould be notified of your change of address. That Comrades meetings are held the third Tuesday of esch month, old building, Slovene National Home. That our first dance of the year will be held Saturday, March 23. That if your youngster is still not a member of the lodge, it would be well to consider signing him or her up. Norwood Council The January meeting of the Norwood Community Council was held >n the 31st at the SNH. Election )f officers was held and the follow->ng were elected: Joseph F. Fifolt, pres.; Anton Grdina Sr., vice pres.; Frank Cesnik, vies pres.; Edward J. Kovacic, hon. vies pres.; Josephine Prince, sec'y; John Lokar, treas. Meetings will be held the last Thursday of the month. Membership dues remain st $1 per yesr. Election of s recording secretary and luditing committee will tske place st the Feb. 28 meeting. NOTATIONS By Frances L. Rak CHICAGO, ILL.—SNPJ members and friends are invited to attend a lecture by Dr. Neubaur of the Jugoslav Red Cross. There will also be shown a movie entitled "Ljubljana Welcomes Its Liberation." The date is this Friday evening, Feb. 8, at the SNPJ HalL , • PERFECT CIRCLE—The next meeting of the Perfect Circlers will be held this Saturday, Feb. 9, at 10:30 a. m. at lower SNPJ Hall. Be prepared to discuss your coming Valentine Party. Your assistant manager, Edward Udovich, will be there since the manager is out of town. Pioneer Committee Meeting There will be a combined meeting of the Pioneer executive committee and the picnic and dance committee next Monday evening. Feb. 11, at the home of John and Erma Vert-nik, 1631 N. Keeler ave. Plans will be made for the Pioneer Invitational Tournament, the GI Hcmecoming, etc. Members are urgrc n»,*. to fail to attend. Erma promises refreshments. Attention, Members SNPJ Lodge 121 DETROIT. MICH -Notice to all members of SNPJ lodge 121 who are sending bank checks 6r postal money order for payment of dues. Write my name Josef Koraic on the checks, to avoid complications of changing them. Pleas«« send your dues in by the last of the month Dues could he paid at the meeting or the iaat Friday in the month from 7 lo 9 p. m st SNH. 17149 John R For any quick Information call University 3-5181 Addreas 1947 Florence. Detroit 2. Mich JOSEF KORSIC. Sec y Notice to Members of SNPJ Lodge 254 BON AIR. PAv—I would like to inform the members of SNPJ lodge 254 that the regufcr monthly meetings of the I'xige have been changed from 10 a. m to 1 p m. rack second Sunday of the month DOROTHY MARHEFKA. Sec'y VALENTINE PARTY—P e r f e c t Circle members are having a Valentine Party on Thursday evening, Feb. 14, at 7 p. m. at lower SNPJ Hall. Invitations have been sent to Supreme Board members who Will be in Chicago at that time. A Valentine box, beautifully decorated, will be on hand. Some dandy refreshments, games, and juke box. * PIONEER MEETING—B e c a u s c Nada's Lodge will hold a supger for the Supreme Board members on Friday, Feb. 15, the Pioneers will hold their February meeting in the upper hall. As planned, we'll have a grab-bag for all members attending. Aftiyr our meeting we'll partake of Nada's social downstairs. Be sure to plan to attend. • SLOVENE LABOR CENTER— The annual meeting of the shareholders of the Slovene Labor Center was held last Thursday. A lot of discussion was had on the remodeling of the building. The officers elected for 1946 are: President, Frank Alesh; Vice-President, Charles Pogorelec; Secretary, John Rak Jr.; Treasurer, Philip Godina; Auditors: Donald J. Lotrlch, Fred A. Vider and Angela ZaKz. * ALL-AROUND—Ray Travnik stopped off between trains In Chicago laat week and we're told he's now a civilian.—We hear every once in a while from Stephanie and Ray Rodman who are vacationing out sunny California way.—Ann and Robann Sannemann postcard us from Atlantic City, N. J., and Philadelphia, Pa —Al Rak of Gary, Ind., was in the city over the weekend. —Dorothy Sodnik had a birthday on Groundhog day. Congratulations. L Z. Jr. Bright Spots LIBRARY, PA.—It's a date for Feb. 10, 1946—the J. Z. Jura.' annual Heart to HearV' dance, featuring Marty King's orchestra. It would be nice to have as many lodges represented at the dance as were at the E. S. federation meeting. The ole saying still goes, "You come to our dance and we'll go to yours." Hello, Elmer, I'll match every article you write. OK? F. D., Lodge 682 Attention, Members SNPJ Lodge No. 747 MILWAUKEE, WIS—This is to let every member of SNPJ Lodge Vijolica know that we now hold our meetings mostly in English due to the fact that most of our new officers for 1946 cannot write or speak Slovene. We held our first meeting of the year Jan. 20, and it was very weU attended and successful Vijolica is giving s card psrty snd dance on Feb. 24 at Sparrow Park Garden, 3052 W. Fond du Lac ave. Let's hsve s good turnout; there will be lota of fun. Once more, meeting third Sunday of the month at Sparrow Park Oar-den. 3062 Fond du Lac ave.. at 2 p. m. Let's make our meetings interesting and keep up the sttend-ance It looked good to aee so many there the laat meeting; that was the largest attendance In s long, long time. And don't forget the current membership campaign Let's try our best in securing as msny new members sa possible F KERCNER. Pres Despair Is the offspring of fear, of laziness snd Impatience —Collier. CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTS OF THE Wl Record Membership Gain for January I The ESL 20th Anniversary Campaign wound up another as I cessful week last Saturday in which a total of more than one 21 dred applicatioris for new members were received at the m!j office. All indications now point to an enrollment in exc^S 450 members for the month of January—a new record for 3 campaign. A complete report of the latest results and standi! will be published in the following issue of the Prosveta. The outstanding gain last week was that of 15 new memJ enrolled by Caxnllua Zarnick. 2nd Vice-President of the SuprS Board of SNPJ and member of English-Speaking Lodge 742, Cl«3 land, Ohio, who qualified both the lodge and himself for a pill among the leaders on the Campaign Honor Roll. Brother Za!9 now holds the lead in the Cleveland area, followed closely by t3 other members of the Supreme Board, Josephine Mocnik aj Joseph Fifolt« each with 11 members to his credit. Nice go3 Cleveland SNPJ! Keep right on with your splendid work! a It remained for Lodge 537, Crivitz, Wis., to provide the'nj exciting campaign thrust of the week. This was done on a g-J of 12 new members by John Shaffer, which moved the lodge ri9 back into the campaign lead where it was a month ago, aheadl the Chicago Pioneer Lodge 559, with a total of 50 new membej to its credit. It now begins to look as though the Crivitz SNWl Lodge is really serious about its intentions of winning first pl*J in the campaign. Whether Brother Shaffer can maintain tlj same fast pace, or possibly improve upon it during thfe closing twol months, remains to be seen and will be watched with a great deal! of interest everywhere. But of one thing we can be fairly certaial and that Is that he will in all likelihood be one of the ten GRANDl PRIZE WINNERS at the 13th Regular Convention next summer,] Nina more contestants had their names added to the Campari Honor Roll during the past week; ampng them Louis Varita, I Secretary of Lodge 191, West Winfield, Pa., who, so far, hal secured 7 new members—the lodge's assigned quota. Another was] Frank Klune, one of our old-timers and active member of Lodge] 110, Chisholm, Minn., who has 6 new members to his credit at this I writing. Others who enrolled their fifth new member of the cam-l paign were Joseph Durn, Lodge 53, Cleveland, Ohio; Mary Pluk I Lodge 245, Lawrence, Pa.; Anton Majnik Jr., Lodge 298, Somer-set, Colo.; Chriatlne Stritar. Lodge 568, Waukegan, 111.; Julia Pod-boy. Lodge 645, Denver, Colo., and Lawrence Caasol, Lodge 680, Verona, Pa., all of them secretaries of their respective lodges.] Congratulations! Quite a number of our Juvenile Circle Managers and Assistants! are taking an active part in the current membership drive. Tol date no less than seven of them have qualified for a place on theI Honor Roll. These are Lenhart Werdinek. Circle 16, Thomas, W.l Va., and Sylvia Slsedel Circle 39, Bon Air, Pa., each having 14 newl members; Mary Kordan. Circle 10, Salem, Ohio and Frances Patrol Circle 19, Strabane, Pa., each with 11 members; Anne Bricalj] Circle 47, Johnstown, Pa., with 8 members; Frances Lssar, Circi I 54, Springfield, 111., with 7 members, and Ann Sannemann, Circle 26, Chicago, 111., with six to her credit. The record for our youth leaders is already an excellent one, but we expect it to keep right on improving to the very end of the campaign. j A question that has been asked several times in recent weeks is this: Can an applicant for membership into the Adult Department of the Society be proposed and accepted at one and the ssme meeting? The answer is YES. Section 39, lines 7-11, of the By-laws provides as follows: The applicant for membership must be pr* posed at a regular meeting of the local lodge, by a member in good I standing, who has known the applicant well, and may be accepted before or after medical examination. . . That means that you caul propose and accept one for membership into the Adult Departl ment as late as the March meeting and still get credit for him iJ the campaign, provided, of course, the application is mailed to thai main office within the time limit prescribed by the rules and thel applicant successfully passes the medical examination. March Jl] is the closing day of the campaign, but the local lodge secretari« will be allowed up to April 5th to forward all applications to the main office. February and March is all the time you have left for the ESL 20th Anniversary Campaign. There positively will not be any j extension! So don't miss a single opportunity to qualify your lodgt for the Campaign Honor Roll, and don't wait until the closinj weeks to put across the "Victory punch." The sooner you law your prospects, the sooner will you, the lodge, and the Society have them to your combined credits. Onward to a greater SNPJ everywhere in America! Fill Out Membership Applications Correctly Many applications are received each month which must be ret litem to the local lodge secretaries or be held up pending the receipt of a ||| f-p..rcnAV FEBRUARY 6,104fl PROSVETA Spirit-o-Grams Oar Times By Louis " LAST WWLJ* ^reitoTCen^imorje and SSTl quoted Frederick Kuh. Son correspondent of the Chi- »go Sun .thaTthe United States Leek the same correspond -■w ,L9t the United SUtes Si^tTdJ^ with the n itory. The note was pre-one James C. Dunn, act-JSpSy for Secretary of State KC new boundary," say« Kuh, Ed cut right down, the center X' 1st nan pennlMUla leaving the ity of Trieste to Italy. I Kuh's dispatch states that the Jmorandum was accompanied by Kins which Dunn, who is American 3b handed to the represenUtives jiwi, ______, pt Britain, Russia and France. Of course, it is understood that ^ is a tentative draft, submitted ^ discussion," as Kuh says but it "V U S. stand on the burning ue, which in reality is the British itand. - It has been clear right along that fentain is willing to sell the Slovenes down the river once again, as be did in 1918, and the United Itates is ready to sanction this sellout unashamedly 1 I MUST America always play the Hirty Kan"4 of British politics in foreign affairs? Can't our State Department act independently and fol- w the line of honesty? It is high time that this should so but regrettably enough, it isn't _j now. The small nations must be the pawn of British imperialism— but how long? It seems to me that the tide is turning, perhaps somewhat slowly, but nevertheless quite surely. Back of all this scheme to subjugate Slovenes in Primorje and Trieste is, of course, "fear" of Russia They figure that if the Slovene territory is given back to Jugoslavia, the Russian sphere of influence will penetrate to the Adriatic and thereby to the Mediterranean. And why shouldn't it? Isn't Russia today the greatest powr in Europe? It is! And I venture to say that if Jugoslavia didn't have Russia to support its legitimate claim, the Slovenes wouldn't have a chance to regain their territory for Slovenia. I- By the same token, if it weren't tor Soviet Russia, the new Jugoslav republic wouldn't have a chance to Birvive as a free and independent EDVARD KARDELJ. Jugoslavia's ^^B r, according to Kuh, re- to the American deal, thus: "The entire Jugoslav people would consider as deep humiliation the frontier reported to have been suggested by the United States." Kardelj, who is a Slovene, went pn: The Slovenes and Croats in Primorje have been under oppressive Italian rule for 25 years. Italy went to war against the Allies, and now apparently it is proposed to disregard all Jugoslavia's sacrifices at the Allies' side." ■"While we in the United Nations at this moment are speaking of the rights of men," Kardelj said, "we seem to be confronted with a provocative defiance of those rights." Kardelj estimates that the U. S. proposal would give Italy two thirds Slovene territory in Istria and two thirds of the Croatian territory »n that peninsula. Jugoslavia must be firm in its legitimate claim. Trieste with all Its hinterland must be ceded to" Jugoslavia because it is a component Part of Slovenia ethnically, economically, geographically and politically! Golden Eagles Our Dance GIRARD, OHIO.—Just a word to all those who attended our last dance in record proportions. Our appreciation and gratitude to all of you. In spite of dances in neighboring cities you still displayed your loyalty to the Eagles. We arrived during the waning hours of the affair but we were told that our boosters visited us from every section of the valley. Anyway, thanks! Joe Umeck and his Polka Kings were at their best. Compliments poured from every mouth. Things got so enthusiastic that John "Frank Sinatra" Yaklevich even sang one of his own compositions, "Clarabelle''. John Is one of the members of the orchestra. And by the way, if any of you get a chance to listen to the Pepper Pot Polks, do so. John put that one together also. Under ordinary conditions we would be about ready to announce another dance shortly. But because of the raise in the hall rent further tactical meetings will be required by the Eagles. At any rate, some thing will be announced within the next several weeks. Klucik's Party Several of us got together and arranged a farewell party for Freddie. He re-enlisted and by now should be well on his way to Texas. The party took place at Yaklevich's Churchill Terrace. Joe Umeck and John Yaklevich gave us the music all during the evening. Among those taking part in the enjoyment were the Musters, the Louis and Frank Racich families, Matekovichs, Yak-levichs, Tony Kren and many others. The Juvenile Circle Chorus sang several songs in Freddie's honor All in all it was an evening well spent Before he left, Freddie made me promise that I would send along his regards to all who took part. OFF THE RECORD—Stanley Sir nik is back from the Army. Attend ed our dance as was always his custom. Many more of thp old faces were around and welcome, too. Joe Standohar is back also. The Stan-dohar group had about the largest family attendance. Our many thanks to all those people who contributed towards the presents for Mary and myself. Eagle members should remember that Sunday, Feb. 10, is meeting day. Thanks to all those who toiled all evening for the good of our dance. A letter from the Juvenile Circle states that the local Circle won an attractive achievement plaque, representing a tie for third place honors in the "Juvenile Circle of the Year" contest conducted in 1945. How about that, kids? SNPJ Bowling League is still rolling every PHdsy evening. ' We will report the monthly winners as soon as we receive them. Keep bowling. FRANK REZEK, 843. Mis Ms of the SNPJ By Donald J. Lotrich C H IC A G O.—Two-thirds of the present membership campaign time is behind us. A short 7 weeks remains. Though the Pioneers have Perfect Circle Mo. 26 Will Meet Saturday Feb. • CHICAGO.—The firat meeting of Circle 28 in February will be held Saturday, Feb. 9. Plans for the intZ*Thi't "«,? r? ""tfFirt ValStae Party scheduled for Feb. Z rw ™ l ^ in the lower SNPJ hall, will be campaigner m Chicago who wanted to bid for top honors, in the past1 co,nPlel*a- couple of campaigns, Sister Mary Udovich took on this burden and did a remarkable job. No one took time to do this new. We Pioneers, will more than double our quota but In the absenae of Mgr. Ann San-nemann. Assist. Mgr Edward Udo vich will take over her job at this meeting. An importunt matter will be diacuaaed. ao it is adviaable for all Circle members to be preaent. with an outstanding campaigner AUo there wU1 ^ something imI who would naturally be assisted from all sides, we could easily quad ruple our quota. At any rate, the campaign still isn't over. We still have a chance to give it a substan tial push and thus retain our traditional honors. We still have the February and March meetings at portant for the boys. Plan to attend. The valentine box was made at our President's hoUie. Rose Podbev sek, Ella Mae Selak. Sylvia and Do ris Trojar and Grace Gerdance were the girls preaent. After the box was completed (it really is a beauty) which time all of you are urged to Pregident Marion Cervenka, ouJ bring those new applicants. |The SNPJ Wolverine« By YVhooxit ST LOUIS, MO —By the time this article reaches you it will be time for another meeting on Friday, Feb. 8, Concordia Hall, 13th and Arsenal st Let's see all our members out s^this meeting and bring an application or prospect in your piece has been changed back to the pocket. You know we dont have a John R Club on Sunday Feb. 10. lot of time for our campaign any I PROMPTLY at 8 p. m. DETROIT. MICH.—Attention all Wolverine member*.—Due Jo the West Side Hall being engaged for the next few Sundays, our meeting Vine Strauss is our new president and under his excellent guidance the Wolverines should sturt wing places Our first attempt at getting This and That Frank Zvokel is now at home re covering from a serious illness. So is Josephine Malovich. We added Anna Gabersek to the sick list.— Oscar Godina writes from France that he is in the 305th Port Co. and he knows that he has only 99 days mqre before he will be coming home. more, so we will have to work hard. Spirits have always done well in these campaigns—so let's gol At the meeting you will hear our _ dance report and it's time to talk »orne place la to be at Wolverine about our spring affair. How about Victory Dance U> be held sometime something different, for instance i in March. Keep this affair in mind1 carnival danoe, color, spirit, and «nd more information will bi« gtvfcn everything that goes with it. or you as aoon as the committee makes maybe someone elae has soma other definite plans, good suggestions Bring them in, New members In our lodge are all will be appreciated The plan- Mary M«nnise and her two daught-ning committee will be right on «'»», Jo Anne and Mary, Molly Peric hand. f and John Bernick. One transferred The Board of Trustees will have member is John Svmanlaen. On the their report for 1945. inventory, etc., «lck list we have Sophie Debelak, to read; should t* one interesting Pay her a vlalt. members, and wish meeting. Let's see what a nice at- her a speedy recovery. | tendance we can have; break all Servicemen'« Fund records. * This fund was originated in 1041. . . . , u 4 itr Thit-n-That: Wo are glad Bro. Tht. membeta held bingo, dancfa. hostesa, served refreshments. We j Vanderwarker is getting along okay, PiCniea etc to keep this fund thrlv-all enjoyed the evening very well alao John Yurges who has trouble In|i Qnly their hard work made it with his ear. possible for our service boys and Our Juvenile Margaret Jo Short giriB l0 receive the Christmas check« is home from the hospital and get- M (0u0Wi: i»4I. 9»; 1943. «9; 1943. ting along fine. She has had a jIB; iH44 no, and in 1945 our fund time of it too the last few months re«ched a peak of approximately with chickenpox, then pneumonia, jgoo with 39 members in the armed and just when it. was time for Santa. forwi t,wh received a check for $90, I hear the stork is flying over Thlg dissolves our fund and by the the home of Lillian Brumficld and otters of appreciation our secretary will leave a bundle of happiness received, we can call it a Jub there soon. Don't forget us, Lillian. a^* >nd we hope thai these We are so happy for you, MlU Lmil|j checks helped bring « little dred, that your husband is dis- t0 you wherever you were at charged, Hope you can bring him | tju. tj,m. in as a new member. Also Ann Ko-kal that Pete ia home in civvies, and of course all the other service members too. I hear Anthony La Borde is expected to be home in the near fu« . m ... . ,__. _____ st«**? —"m sr s^JSXwSZ and wish to thank Marion for her courtesy. GRACE ANN GERDANC. From Naprej to Young Folks Milwaukee, wis.—Naprej s'"gs again! This time with full 'length and vigor, thanks to our returning warriors. Yes, Cam Gna-J"hn Ash, Emil Dolensek, Tony « Lud Babich, John Poklar, Tony Grasch are with us again. Welcome home, boys. We are eager-^awaiting the return of the re-Fi»ning four, namely, John Dob-n'rk Frank Ermenc, Tony Mlinar m i.« una Puncer. The whole crew 'i >"rne :15 Naprej warblers are ex-'"•frg their return in the near fu- tui N,i "< J ia functioning again snd Slovene people of Milwaukee |""r' have an opportunity to some beautiful Slovene folk ' 1 i sirai Mmgi. Fellas and gals, happy days are here again! J 'he P'ide of Milwaukee, is uphold the singing end of the " culture in this city. P 'hi la«t 35 years it has been " d m our fair city an honor V to Naprej. This will also m the future. So. aren't '"'bng to share this honor by k Waprtj? No dues, no taxes. K'"d will and , fair voiee m See us at our rehearsal '> « p m. in Reberni-V" s 8«h and W Bruce its. "" ' Kan« will surely be glad you. "f *>ur tenors, Joe Wene. Is ** out) wiU» a "busted" v '«t him and cheer him up. ' »«14 S. 2nd «t. > HANK PUNCER. Sec y Outlook for Circle 18 in 194« Very Promising STRABANE, PA.-The January It will be four years since he has I meeting of Circle 19 went off with been in the service soon.-r-In addi- « bang! With the attendance of 49 tion to good wishes, Frances Tratar members, the outlook for this year encloses a dollar for the Pioneer looks good. There are more thun Bulletin and tells us that she still twice this number of members in likes California and that she gets the group. How about seeing som« out to the ranch Tvhich is 80 miles more new faces at our next meet-from Los Angeles, regularly.—Joe ing Friday evening, Feb. 22? Testen and John Alic shared the With our regular December meet-pool money in the last two night* ing included in our play in the pro-bowling. In addition to a 227 game, gram, MA Christmas meeting In the Joe got himself a 818 series, the SNPJ," the election of officers took highest for the season in the Pioneer place at the January meeting. The league. The previous Wednesday officers elected for 1948 are: Mary night, John Alic's 213 was big Anne Yarkosky, pres.; Nancy Sala, enough to take the money. Other vice-pros.; Halon Vehar, eec'y.; Do good scores were: Frank Ormaniec, lores Smith, treas.; Patricia Koval, 218; Frank Vidmar, 210; Joe Hudale, rec. sec'y. Eight new members were 209; Joe Testen, 208; John Pouhe, initiated at this meeting; nsmely, 204; Louis Zefran, 203; A1 Ormaniec. Frances Tolsda, Nancy Sala, Lois 202; Stanley Zordani, 199. The Lor- Antonioli, Mary Anne Yarkosky, raine Beverages fought it out with Rita Lewis, Jaqueline Neidrick, the Lotrich Insurance squad for last Dolly Neidrick and Otis Splcer. place. The SNPJ Printery and Slo- Certificates o i awards were given vene Center squads each won twq for their excellent cooperation and games while Dr. Walters copped all outstanding work to Jenny Kos three last Wednesday. The league is mach, Mildred Posega, Berthu Pav becoming exceedingly interesting, cic, Betty Msrtlnllc, Virginia Boles, and the standings are very close. | Rose Marie Progar, Shirley Tomsic Mildred Chesnick, Frank Tomsic. and A big row has been raised because I John Pleskovich. A social hour fol-of the shipment of two boatloads of lowed with singing by Betty Mar-machine guns to Dictator Franco by tlnclc and Bertha Pavdc, Up danc-the U. S. Government. From all ap-J ing and acrobatic stunts by Lola pearances. Franco will need these Antonioli and Frrincas Tolsda. Also weapons to shoot down perfectly some group singing with pianist Vir good citizens who clamor for the end glnia Goles as a^ompanlst. A re of his dictatorship and who want a freshing lunch was served to all the republican form of government. It's members present. Bowling New The men's league* made theirs a split seaaon in order that discharged soldiers could bowl. Ten new teams were added at the half-way mark. be home soon I °nt) wnposed Our new member, Julia PetersJ^herj, and the other the Caboose hasn't been feeling very good, hope she is improving too. Don't forget your Buddiea on Valentine's Day and any other oc< caslon, and we'll have another draw* ing for those who were not at our last meeting. SPARTAN NEWS team. The Bernick Bros, are In the first five with Jay and Rudy Iter-nick having game« of 253 and 345, respectively. Joe (Jolla and John Rusich of the Youpg Americans are leading in individual averages with 188. In the Women's Slovene League the Wolverine girls are battling for first place with the Young American team. Only one point sep-CLEVELAND.—The montly meet- I aretes the two team«, ■■ ing on January 20 was a very gala On Thursday nlghU at Northwest-affair. Although our President and ern Recreation the Omit a Cafe girls Vice President were absent, our have finally hit their stride and ure very capable Secretary, Ann Opeka, now in the first division-held the fort until our Vice Presl- Odds and *wds. To the Klucevsek dent arrived family in Kansas goes our deepest It was decided to have little »o- «ympathie« on the death of their cial affair« after each monthly meet- «on and brother.—All four Bernick ing to attract our member« to coma boy« are home and dlaehe«ed.~-rogulurly to the meeting«. So come Paul Puatover, recently discharged, one, confe all. especially some of I i« traveling to Morgan, Pa., to bo Sharon Keystoners SHARON, PA.—Have you ever attended any of Key«toner«' Valentine dance«? You did? Well, that'« certainly nice of you. And you also remember the «well time you had. ThU Sunday, Feb. 10, the Keystoners are again having a Valentine dance, featuring that well known and liked orchestra of Frank Zajc's of Cleveland, Ohio. Yes, they're certainly swell! So you have already made up your mind that you'll be there. That'« wonderful. We will surely expect you and you and you. Mrs. Novak, who is always in charge of the kitchen, promises to have some good hot chicken sandwiches with gravy, and, of course, domače klobase, too. We also want you to remember our Pust dance which is the last one before Easter and will be held on March 3. Music sgsin by Frank Zajc. Sorry not to answer all the letters that are asking me the address for this orchestra. Hoping you'll read my article and find it here: Frank Zajc. 3548 E. 82nd st., Cleveland 3, Ohio. Phone Diamond 845«. Many Keystoners attended Girard Golden Eagles' dance Jan. 28 and all reported to have had a wonderful time. Golden Eagle# would be the top lodge of SNPJ if they would only have a break. Fellows like Rezek, Hribar, Klucik and many more like them, don't grow on trees every day. So wake up you people of Girard, give guys like these s chance, that have their hearts and souls in the SNPJ and make Glrsrd once more a happy place for people to visit. Freddie Klucik. who was Just home on furlough, is to be congratulated on the swell Job done for the Juvenile chorus who performed during dance intermission. Yes. it's guys like this we need to carry our Slovene songs on snd on. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs Sammy ODal (France« Bicek) on the arrivsl of a baby son FRANCES NOVAK. Pres Horrors I The vacuum-cleaner salesman who had an appointment foynd th* housewife unable to keep K He suggested the following day •That s my busy * "If you call then you will find me in a whirligig." "That wont worry me. madame. he said "My laat customer was In a kimono." pitiful that our fine country would have to play into the hands of such fiendish reactionaries. We're letting the State Department know that we disapprove of this sction. You should do the same. They wouldn't send weapons to the Republican forces when they needed them in the civil conflict. They now help the fascist clique to stay in power. That's a poor way for a democratic country to behave. The reason for this behavior is that we have the wrong people running our State Department.—The story of the forests of Illinois is an interesting one. With the help of the U. S. Government two state nurseries are maintained and in one recent year, over 10,000,-000 trees were planted. Over three-fourths of the felled trees are used for kindling wood, 12% for lumber, 7% for fence posts and 5% for mine timbers. Illinois also produces a lot of malleable Iron, being one of the four top ranking states for this product and the process has been so well developed that fewer people are working at this trade who produce a larger volume than ever before. This industry hsd no reconversion problems. We heard the U. of C. Round Table last Sunday In a debate between a CIO research man and a steel executive and from all angles, one must say thst the CIO man had the goods all over the steel executive. In fact, we must compliment the CIO for having such good research people, After all, it is the figures that tell the story. The sad part about the whole controversy was that the steel executive wanted all government restrictions lifted immediately on prices and wages. There would be a serious threat to our whole structure of living should this ever happen. — Recently, the Chicago Sun had a splendid full page cartoons on cartels, "threat to a free world" and showed how the free enterprise for which big iJUsl-netft clamors is not free at all, but is very much regimented by the inner clique who operates the economic system of the world. They set prices, determine quotas, limit production, and prevent competition In every arnae of the meaning of the word. hope every free enter- priser had a chance to see these We also hope that every common person would get to see these and study them to get the real idea of why we must eventually come into a cooperative system. The annual meeting of the Jugoslav Savings 4 Loon Aaaorlatton will be held Soturday, Feb 23. at the Slovene Labor Center at • p. m All sUickholders are urged to at-imi The association made exeel-in 1941 and We have a good many social entertainments in view for 1948, the first being a Valentine Party on Feb. 15. We are discussing s knitting class for the girls before the winter season closes. This shall be divided into eight girl« of near age«. When these eight have completed their series of instructions, a second group of eight girls will be chosen and «o on. In thia way they will be taught easier snd finish their courses mora quiekly. The boys of Circle 19 had better wake up and suggest some type of sports or they will be left in the dust with all the new ideas coming across by te girls. JUSTINE SEDMAK, FRANCES PETRO, Adviser« of Circle 19. Silver Stars YUKON, PA —The 14th anniversary dance of the Silver Stars, SNPJ Lodge 729, was a huge «ucce«s. The evening of dancing was spent with great merriment, with the showering of confetti, balloons, snd the splendidly sttended cake-walk Among our out of-towners was the well represented Wlliock gang, including the Mateks, Hoeglers and Ed Chuck. Also the gang from As-pinwall, Irwin, Rillton, Hermmle (Keystonlas), Wrst Newton (Yough Valley Knights), Including our home town folks and surrounding communities. We wish to expross our "Thsnk you" to each snd everyone snd we shall attend your affairs in the future. We were very enthused to have my brother, William Zalskar, recently returned from 20 months of overseas duty in India, at our dance We also welcome home these members: August K »rber, Lucas Pivk, William Maaterlee and Mark Nigro We wish ail of you success in your future undertakings. , CAROLYN ZALAKAR, Sec'y. (Ed. note: Postmarked Jan. 28 at 8:10 p. m . youi letter announcing Feb 3 meeting reached us Jan 29 st 1:30 p. m., after last week's paper went to press.) its assets to 9I.54IJ«658 During 1948 it paid dividends st the rate of %% and distributed 924,141 87 in dividends to its members It now has an excellent cash position and a fine statement Refreshments will be served following the meeting, free. New members are alwsf« welcome—Lost Thursday night, the Slovene Labor Center held Ms annual meeting, elected its board of directors and aet out on s program for 1140 Jofcn Mofc and Donald I. Litrirh of the Pioneers are on the board of directors. the fair sex member«, since moat of our veteran« are back. There will be a card 0srty st the meeting of Feb. 17 st 3:20 p. m. at SND in the old building. Alio refreshments will be served, . • Bowline News Although they fought hsrd, the Spartan girls' bowling tesm lost two games to the Comrades' Team 1, Frances Jereb was high with a 454 series with a 188 high single for the team. To all keglers and keglerette«: Let'« all got those mineralites out and start getting those pitching arms in shape for that greut tournament which ia to be held in Clevelsnd, April 13-14. This 1« going to be s great affair and we'd like to see the Spartan« do their share of prewar days. We have a godd number of vets back, who are very capable at knocking down those maple«.. There will be a meeting held for all those who wish to bowl in the tournament in the npar future and all kegleri will be notified. Ho let's all pitch in and make this a grand year. Thia and Thali Sister Frances Jereb i« taking that fatal step into matrimony on May 4, The brtde-g loom -to be is Al Zupančič from West Park. Rose Kozanc i« being discharged from the WACH this month and will spend the winter with her cousin In Berkeley, Calif. She will return in time for the great tournament in April. Ensign Stsn Stokel returned to Die states after serving one year in t lie Philippine Islands He will be stationed at Mobile, Als., while his ship will be de-commissioned. Then Ensign Stokal will be home for s 30 day leave soon. Don't forget our Annual Euster Parade Dance which will be held on Easter Sunday, The membership drive is still going full blast for another two months so bring cm the new members. Let's not forget our next meeting Feb 17 at 3:20 p. m in the old building of SND. We are hoping that our card party after the meet, ing will en t lee our members to come. VAL & DEB 578 Mooting Tim« of Lodge 161 Changed K1TZVILLE MINN -The attendance at our Lodge 181 last meet, ing was good but I would like to see all of our members to attend At our last meeting we have decided to change the hours from 10 tut f noon to I 30 in the afternoon which will be more convenient for our mum' i Let's have s belter attendance from now on MARY ROTAR, Sec'y. married next week. Congretuls tion«.—Visiting with us is John Ms roley from Sygan, Pa,—Nada Krai gher, direct from Jugoslavia, gave stirring speech at John R. Club In the Interest of.Jugo«h»v relief,—As a graduation gift Mstt Pink accom panied his daughter to Milwaukee to visit with relatives, Young American bingo on Feb. 9 at John R,—Lt. Pearl Cowling is home on terminal leave. MILLY BERNICK, 077. Veronian News VERONA, PA.--Don't forget you members there is « regular monthly meeting Sunday, Feb. 10, at 2:3(J p, m„ and It Is the duty of each and every member to attend, If you are pleased or displeased MbyuLJ'?rn«> thing, bring It belorr the meeting and "Iron It out" for your comment« are always appreciated. Want to extend speedy recovery wishes to Kenny Hulton who is ill While visiting with relstivmi in Akron hi« oold developed into pneu omnia thus neerfsftsting his stsying there, Also send get well wish«* to Mrs. Mary Melle who was recently in the hospital. Do you have at least one ticket for the drawing to lie held at the Juveniles' Valentine dance, Hatui* day, Feb. 18? Don't forget to atU Kirn, r Stlfkr. both known to all ^ L«ui a and Jennie W«' bowlers wan' to thank the*« tarn members for having the warm sandwiches for after bowling they really "bit the j By Pates Eliah- The Housing Problem P r o b a b 1 y, no , domestic problem confronting our postwar economy will give us as many headaches as the housing problem. Our housing ahortage is a critical and a cumulative one. » mu u It i« critical for Peter Elish ove|. olw.third of our people, in the words of the late Proaident Roosevelt, are "Ill-housed." The aitustion todsy is sggravated by the return of millions of veterans who now have families of their own. On top of that, during lhe critical war years domestic home construction was practically at nil. Even before the war, housing production wss less than newly formed famine«. U ia safe to «ay that the nation (»ould stand at least 12 million new housing units to meet adequately the needs of new fsmilies, and to rtplsce slums and other sub-standard houses. An immediate necessity of 500,000 low rent houses is imperative for minimum reqnirementa for the next year. A long-range program for public and private financing of housing construction is needed. Recently, Life magazine In a featured article criticized the building trades Industry for failing to adequately meet the needa of the American people, The building trades unions, too, are to be censored for their apparent agreement with the Industry in making housing construction an expensive one. Life magaxine added, "It has shamefully, neglected its biggest market—the small house." It Is now feared that the |10,000 maximum provided in the veterans' hour Ing act might become the minimum. It is unfortunate, too, that generally reduction of houaing cost means reduction of the alse snd festures of the house«. The new Isw giving vetersn« priorities, snd giving power to the FHA to loan money up to $10,000 to veteran« on long-term low Interest amortisation plan will grestly sid in stlmulsting home building. Under this act, 50 per cent of the building material i« ear-marked for home construction. But the problem of houaing shortage is old as olvillzstlon itself, if not older, 1 Imagine thst pre-hUtorle savages would tight over the warmest, and well protected caves. Today, all countries, including Soviet Russia, have dire housing problems, Kngland has an acuta one, and one of the reasons for the Labor Party triumph in that nation is because they promised to meet and solve this problem. We, the newest and richest nation, in some respects, sre more guilty of Isck of housing, and of sub-standard dwelling« than Other nstlons. The greatest hindrance to house building i« Its relatively high co«t. Strange a« it «eem«, the construe-tion of homes ha« not changed considerably «ince the days of the Roman empire, With the atomic age upon us, wa still build our homes in a hand-craft style. High crrat of material and labor makes this an expensive one. Also, mortgage loan« by private banking inititution« have not helped the situation, becauae of their rale of interest and oth'T terms. , Probably, moss-production of homes would solve the problem, or hejp to solve part of the problem, But mass-production has not, a« yet, entered the building trades industry. And what I have seen of prefabricated houses, 1 think the day of mass protection of houses It far off A healthy economy of full production and full employment, and the aid of the government in financing the construction of homes would help. < Wedding Bells Mr KKKSPORT, PA—A nthuny Korhar and Helen Korap, members of SNPJ, were married Jan 22 An> ilmny was discharged from the service Doc. 18. t'ongiatulations, luck and happineaa to both, A MEMBER. Lodge 247. Ted Seal Two men, strangers to each other, hsppened to be wsnderlng farther and farther down the darkening corridors of an ancient picture gallery. One of them, shivering slightly, said: "Rather »pooky, l«n't it?" Do you believe In ghosts?" asked lhe other. • No," said the first speaker, "do you?H "Yes," said the other -end vanished s Revenue The man who pokes fun at a woman trying to drive through a IS foot gsrsge door ususlly sobers up when he trie« to thread a needle, spit" and want to say keep up the good work. Afsin reminding you of the ing Feb 10 end the two Saturday, Feb 18 snd 21. will i bye for now, see you at the club COKNU.IA (iOKUN. AM PROSVETA Sports cleveland host to national snpj bowling tournament CLEVELAND, OHIO port-war national bowling tournament of the SNPJ will be held in Cleveland, Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14, under the auspices of the local SNPJ Athletic League. Following the policy of the American Bowling Congress and many other national organizations engaged in the promotion of sports activities among their members, the SNPJ staged its last national bowling tournament in 1942 and then postponed it for the duration of the war. Now, with normal conditions returning, we are prepared to resume the annual kegling classic which had increased immensely in popularity among our members in the years prior to the war, The Cleveland Ath'ctic League invites you to be thcr gucUs at the 10th annual ^tyPJ National Bowling Tournament, i i.t tourrey will be held at the r * Recreation, located in the f . .... tfvwntown district at 1901 East 13th John bp nameni committee, »object to ap- proval of Ihe National Athletic Board All bowlers sre required to wesr the Society's athletic emblem or the letters SNPJ ' No other advertisement. excent that pertaining to the Society and lodge, la allowed. The National Bowling Tournament shall be Conducted under the Rules and Regulations of the American Bowling Congress, except as ctherwlse provided in tha SNPJ rules. SPECIAL ATTENTIONI All en-tries and fees must be In the hands of the tournament secretary, John J. Seller 13613 Dariey Avenue, Cleveland 10, Ohio, on or before midnight March 21, 1641. For further information and developments on the tournament, read the English Section of the Prosveta. A Bowling Tournament for Juveniles The rules which govern the SNPJ National Howling Tournament make no provision for a separate division for .♦uvenile bowlers. While juvenile menrbers are not barred from entry or participation in such tournament, they are, however, required to compete under the same conJl-lions and rules as apply to adult bowlers. No chsnge in this policy has been proposed for. future national bowling tournaments. In other winds, the participation of juvi nife members in a national tournament, such as the one to be held it Clrveliind in April, has not been and is not now being encouraged. The tt apons for this stand are mijiniy that the responsibility of looking ufter the Juveniles, while traveling to and from the tournament city and during their stay th« re. requires the attention of reliable persons, almost constantly, from the time they leave home till '.he time thry return—safe and aound Most parents object to children traveling long distance* from Imiw unless (hey ure able to accom- pany them. The matter of expenses, which is no small item, raises another important question which de serves consideration. Furthermore, there has never been a strong enough desire or demand among the members, either adulta or juve niles, to warrant setting up a sep arate division for juvenile bowlers in s national bowling tournament. Various ressons may be cited. Most of you, who are interested in sports activities, know that last year the SNPJ staged a national telegraphic bowling tournament which drew a total of 127 teams and several hundred entries in the Doubles and Singles events. This was the first tournament of its kind in the history of the Society snd was brought on, principally, becsuse wartime restrictions prevented us from gathering at a central location as was the custom in pre-wsr,yesrs. The tejegrsphriC tournament consisted of eleven local tournaments which were open to both sdult and juvenile members. It was our first attempt to create a sports interest and contests on a national scale for the juveniles, and this was done by setting up a separate division for them in the team event only. While it was not entirely successful from the standpoint of entries and number of lodges represented, nevertheless, it was s fairly good beginning as we did manage to attract twelve (earns, these equally divided between the boys and girls. The telegraphic tournament resulted in a championship for each group of juvenile teams—boys and girls. The Pioneer Jrs. (Circle 27) of Lodge 639, Strabane, Pa., won the title and trophy in the boys' class and Dawn of Youth (Circle 7) of Lodges 49 and 643, Girard, Ohio, took highest honors snd a trophy in the girls' class. .. And now, with he national bowling tournament approaching, our juvenile champs no doubt feel that they should be given a chance to defend the laurels won in 1946 snd that others be given sn opportunity to win the bowling titles swsy from them. A national telegraphic bowling tournament for juveniles could be staged this year without much difficulty. If response for such s tournament is strong enough, the National Athletic Board will gladly give its spproval and cooperation. If the tournament is held, all entries could be handled through the office of the Juvenile Director in Chicago, the same as in 1946. The date of the local telegraphic tournaments could be arranged so that they would in no wsy conflict with the regulaV nationsl tpurnament. They could be held a week or two later so thst adult members, who plan to be in Cleveland on April 13 Snd 14, would be able to be present to witness the contests ss spectators snd, if necessary, give th« juveniles s hand in conducting their tournaments in sccordsnce with the rules. No entry fee, aside frofn the cost of bowling, would need to be chsrged, since the only expenses involved would be the cost of trophies, med-sls snd engraving, the printing and mailing of entry blanks, all of which could be* paid from the SNPJ Athletic Fund. There you have the set-up We have had in mind for juvenile bowlers for some time. If you sre Interested In promoting this type of tournament in your locality, it is suggested that you voice your opinion in the columns of the Prosveta or better still, write a letter to the Juvenile Director. What do you think, SNPJ'crs in Waukegan. Shu-ron, Strabane, Girard, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Milwaukee and other towns and cities where juveniles are interested in ten-pin bowling as a sport? Do you want a juvenile national telegraphic tournament this year? Send in your suggestions and opinions. Let us kQow what the possibilities ure of organizing juvenile ten-pin bowling teams in your locality. MICHAEL VRHOVNIK, Juvenile Director. Keep It Dark When a society leader in an Eastern city wss first told about the theory of evolution, she protested: "Descended from ape's! My dear, we will hope it ia not true. But if It is, let up pray that it may not become generally known." • What? "Robert." chlded mother, "why are you always wishing for things you haven't got?" Why, mother," retorted the thoughtful lad. "what elee can I wish for?" -v »j-« Chicago SNPJ Pioneer Row tin« League IMS 4« picture of tome ef I h* I W If f t Above la a recent The Cleveland SNPJ Athletic League CLEVELAND, O—At the last monthly meeting, the main topic was the coming National SNPJ Bowling tournament which will be held on the 18th and 14th of April. Lins* Recreation was secured where the management placed 40 alleys at our disposal. 5! The tournament will start promptly at 12 noon on Saturday and continue through Sunday, however, if more than 82 teams enter the contest, son a will then hsve to roll on Friday night. Timq has been allowed, so that all of the bowlers will be able to attend the dance Saturday night in Slovene Nat'l Home. Entry fee is $2 for each event. Deadline for entries is March 20 snd bowlers—it will be enforced. In previous years, leniency has been shown towards many bowlers, but this year will mark the beginning of a new system. Whether you sre a good bowler or a poor one, if your entry arrives late, you will not participate in the tournament! Therefore, take heed. Get your entry in early! / In order to accommodate visiting bowlers from ether cities, Hotel Carter has been contacted for space. The management of the tournament will also establish hesdquarters there and therefore be in a position to help and direct the bowlers. John Spllar, chairman of the tournament, hopes snd e>P*cts your cooperation. Social end of the program is in the hands of our secretary, Marie Stefanic, and again we urge cooperation from everyone. There will be a continual social through the two days in Slovene Home, where food snd refreshments will be served. The members were reminded of the coming Athletic League Dance on Feb. 23, in Slovene Nat'l Home, music by Pete Bmich. The members of the bowling lesgues will be asked to take two tickets each. The success of all these social events defends on all of us and will benefit all of us. The Athletic League again sent in John Spilar's name as candidate for Athletic Representative of District 3. We sre certain other lodges are of the same opihion. The Athletic Lesgue is also in fsvor of revising the National Olympics and believe Pennsylvsnia as the likely spot for the occasion. MOLLIS KOREN, Rec. Sec. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARYe , 200 Circle: F. Zupon 232, E. Centa 222, J. Japel 201, Bob Matetich 201, F. Svigel 200. Utopian News The following officers were elect ed for the year 1946: Pres. Rudolph Lisch, Vice Pres. John Spilar, Sec y Jennie Gerchman, Treas. Frances Pucel, Rec. Eec'y Joseph Matthews. Auditors are Julia Kronik, Mary Perdan and Nick Spehar. Utopian bowlers are requested to sttend the next monthly meeting on March 16. Tournament time is near and your attendance will enlighten the task of preparing for the tourney. Athletic League Meets The regular monthly meeting of the Cleveland SNPJ Athletic League will be held Sunday, March 17, at 3 p. m. at the Slovene Home on St. Clair. Local lodges are requested to send their representatives to this meeting. With the Bowlers' Ball on Feb. 23 and the national SNPJ tournament in April coming up, your cooperation will be needed. Let's make it a banner year, members! JOHN J. SPILAR, Ath. Rep.—Dist. No. 3. Midwest Athletic League N#ws CHICAGO.—Many of the lodges of the Midwest SNPJ League have already sent in,:,their $6 entry fee bigger and befltf^,}hsn ever before. for 1946. Ut'a/Mske, this league With many of oi|r young people returning from the p^vices, the league will do its best this year to put over a big Softball, golt basketball and bowling tournament, and we all hope to make itf S successful yesr snd to induce pore of our friends to join the SNPX There is p^enttftpfbe done especially for our Juvenile Circles. If any of our Circle managers would like to get any information on how to go about getting clubrooms or forming clubs in local public parks, you may do so by writing me, as I am a member of the Chicago Recreation Commission, at 3133 N. Lotus Ave., Chicago 41, 111. It's up to you adults to help our juveniles as we Want them to be upright citizens, and at the same time this will create more enthusiasm for our Society. This is my eleventh year as treasurer of the Midwest SNPJ Lesgue. Vou all know that with my experience in sports 1 will always be looking out for ail the members in SNPJ. You can send in your entry fee of $6 to my address given sbove. LOUIS A. BAFFETTI, Tress. All Is Quiet On the SNPJ Bowling Front CLEVELAND, O.-It waa by far the quietest session yet seen in the Cleveland SNPJ Bowling League, that is, as far as the scores were concerned. A meager total of five 200 games was recorded during the evening. Surely was tough sledding. fellows! However, one bright note was sounded during this low scoring sequence ss the UtOplen Dandies ran their victory string to 10 put of the last 12 games in virtually talking-the league leading Utopian Dudes out of 2 squabbles. With this correspondent egging on the Dsndies who In turn poured it on the Dudes, it simply simmered out to be no contest after the Initial fray. "Should have won that one too." ehimed the Dandles who saw their lead vaniah in the final frame, losing by 17 pins Bobby Perdan and Bill Streeter shared top honors for the talkative tricksters with 618 and 617 series. Joe Matthews with a 316 series was hottest for the fuming Dudes After easily snagg ng the 1st 2 clashes, the Lunder-Adarr Ic Hot-»hots lost a 1 sttek thriller to the Loyalties m the n'ftitcap. Anton Prime pacrd the victors with a 662 wrles Frankle Zupon was high for thr Loyalties with a 697 series The Conoordien erew made a clean sweep of their match with the Com-radea, Carl Sturen and Jo* Kor~n posted 611 and 4«! series for the winners and loeera. respectively The Spartan boys belted the Via-Plan Dukes in 2 melees Frank Spe-brk and Bol, Matetich with 666 se-riea (tarred for the SpSruhs fU», Jt linek led the Dukes with a 647 series. A Real National SNPJ Tournament CLEVELAND, OHIO.—This col-umn answers to the question "A Real National Tournament" as submitted by Bro. Frank Rezek of Girard, Ohio. April 13 and 14 the Cleveland Athletic League is staging the 10th annual National SNPJ Bowling tournament. That is s leal tourney! True national champions ore selected on their merits achieved against all opposition on the same alleys where the advantages and disadvantages are alike to each participant. That is a real champion. Last Spring the SNPJ held its initial "Telegraphic" toufnsment. As wartime conditions existed and transportation was curtailed, this type of a tournament had to be held. Champions of the Society were selected on their scores reported on their home alleys. These title-holders in a bowling sense are not real champions, but "mythical'' or "duration" champs. Why? A community of bowlers who have a fair knowledge of the game participate in two or three leagues a week. They know what "live" or "dead" slots are and can use the live alleys where better scores are reoorded when such a tournament is held. Therefore they hold an advantage over the average competitor. The American Bowling Congress holds its nstionsl tournament every year in a different city. As proved by their records the. favorite or excellent bowler seldom comes out on top, particularly in the individual events. In most cases an unknown wins the laurels. What's fair for one is fair for another under similar competing conditions. That makes your real champion! That is, I believe, your answer as far as any bowler's mind is concerned. As for "being neglected" and communities too distent from Cleveland, you have a good argument, That is when the question will arise; Do we want a "National' or "Telegraphic" meet. Judging from past performances the National has been heavily favorized. True enough, the Telegraphic had more entries. But where would the mi- Three Important Dates in Waukegan WAUKEGAN, ILL. —There are three important Saturdays scheduled which should attract large audiences. This Saturday. Feb. 9, at 7:30 p. m. at the SNH, there will be a huge rally for Jugoslav Relief. At this rally, Dr. Neubaur of the Jugoslav Red Cross will speak on present conditions in Jugoslavia. Before the war, Dr. Neubaur was superintendent of the Tuberculosis Sanitorium st Golnik in Slovenia, and during the war he was with the Jugoslav Partisans. As such he gained wide experience and knows the needs in Jugoslavia. He is now hesding the delegation of the Jugoslav Red Croas mission in this country. Shown will also be sound movies of the liberation of Ljubljana. Admission is free. On Saturday, Feb. 16, the annual meeting of the Waukegan-North Chicago Cooperative will be held, beginning a{ 7:30 p. m., in the SNH. This will be a very important meeting. The new by-laws will be presented, reports by vsrious committees will be given, and a new board of directors will be elected. On Saturday. Feb. 23, the Little Fort Lodge will celebrate its 20th anniversary with "A Night in Slovenia" dance at the SNH at 8 p. m. This affair will be in honor of the returned service men and women. Complimentary tickets have been sent to all ex-GI members. Dance music will be furnished by Stan Gregorin's orchestra. Alongside of the dance hall will be tables in old country style, and refreshments will be served at the tables upstairs, as well as in the downstairs hall. Admission is only 60c. (More about this affair in future editions.) The local Slovenes can well be proud of the fact that the latest Adamic's book, "A Nation of Nations," is being put to work in history snd science classes in our local high school; an idea for other communities to follow. I was glad to see Anton Garden's explanatory answer in last night's Chicago Daily News to Leigh White's hateful articles against Jugoslavia. It is obvious that White is the kind of reporter that went to Jugoslavia with the intention to find everything wrong there. Therefore, it is necessary to refute his vicious propagands in the press wherever it appears. This would probably, somewhat help to clear the air. ALBINA FURLAN. Deflated The young husband wrote home from his new job, saying: s • "Made foreman—feather in my cap." A few weeks later he wrote a^ain, saying: ' "Made manager—another feather in my cap." After some weeks he wrote again, saying: "Fired—send money tof train fare." His wife unfeelingly telegraphed back: "Use feathers and fly home." a Compliments are only lies in court clothes. —Sterling. jority of members sway if a popular vote was taken. That would be up to you and you to consider. JOHN J. SPILAR, Ath Rep.—Dist. No. 3. Co-Op Five-Year PlT Seek« New Memb^ KANSAS CITY. MO {Ci The Consumer. Cooperative statu* which has its h"el here has just announced five year plan which membership of 500,000 famiJ* * a volume of business of in 1950. CCA's second fl^ plan ended August 31 ye*l Howard A. Cowden nrt.«w CCA said the proje^^ Jj rougly four times lhc gf transacted by CCA in the 12^1., that ended last August rTil now serving 250,000 families W! five year plan calls for double Si] membership and bringing the KM™11? VP t0 »""oxufll 6208 per family per year. T Stressing the importance of . operative production, Mr CoJ pointed out that during the past L the savings per $100 on mcrchLl dise manufactured in CCA dS were $8.30, whereas wholesale!! ings in the same period on nJj obtained from other s uppity amounted to only 60c per $100 other words, savings on co-op nj factufe were nearly 14 times great as on wholesale operat alone. The five year p!an worked out by directors and u agers of local cooperatives who" tended district meetings at the eh of 1945. m For Harassed Husbands "Daddy, what is leisure?" ask the child. "My boy," replied the sire, "leitu is the two minutes' rest a man S while hia wife thinks up someth p for him to do." In Loving Memory of our dear husband and islks Richard H. Spaček who passed sway on February 7. 1945 We've missed you, dear husband * father. Each day throughout the yssr, Passing time will not erase The Memory of your gentls facs. Sadly missed by wife, childrra * grandchildren. Mrs. R. Spsctk, (9 Sandusky. Kansas City. Kant. In Loving Memory of our dear son and brother whs died in Luzon one year ago lodsy, February 6. 1945, CAPT. John Krainz, Jr. Somewhere la Partite la a Mldlcr i gra* Ilea our dear Johnny among tha briic K* never shunned hit country 1 c»ll. hut gladly nave Ma Uta. hi. all. Ho UMle thought when laavlng bow he would return a? mora; That he in death, s 9 soon would upon a forelfa shore. Wo do not know what pain ha ban. we did not see Mm die; We only know he passad away, and could not ser sood-b».. j Sadly missad. hut never forgotSs by Mom, Dad. Brother and Sisis. Detroit. Mich. Jugoslav Savings and Loan Association 2.10 s. Lawnd.la At., v n " 1 • Statement of Condition—December 31, 1945 CAPITAL. LIABILITIES. AND RESERVES A8BET8 First mortgage loans........................ rorly morteagaa having en effreeete unpaid balanca of S1MJM.SI heve heon aaalgned to and ara hold hy the Pedeeal Homo Loan Sank of Chicago as collateral aocurtty for advancea mad* to the Aaae- Share loans ............... .......... Real estate sold on contract. Real eatate owned.................. Investments: "■ank^f r***val Nom* ***** Tha atech ha. boon aaalgned to nod hold by tha Federal Heme Loan Bonk of Chicago ea additional collateral on advance. United S lata. War Seringa Sonda Sortea "0"~eoat ....... .. Olhor tnvaatmonta ...... ......lM.S47.aa $1,216,242.75 2.789.91 18.13141 1.500.00 Paid-up Capital: Optional payment share, Including dividends .................S1.0J4.SSS.0S Paid-up aharas .. ..?.......................... 77.1SI.00 Accrued interest and dividends receivable.................................... Caah on hand and In beak: Sagular account S porta I account .......... Office buildinq. depreciated value... Furniture rnd fixtures, depreciated value ..............:.;......................... Other 206.04743 515.81 71,913.78 15.616.98 1.49642 6.750.53 Dividends payable to paid-up shares Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago................................. Becured hy tha aaalgnmant ef forty mortgagea having an aggregate unpaid balanca of SIM.SSS.lt. Accounta payable.................................... Accounts payable—special account .. Loans in process.................................... Escrow advances by borrowers.......... Specific resesves: SM4.07 1,170. SO Mil MIJ4 $1.111.923.» 1.12U1 281,171-09 1,484.03 8.6634 82.546.4! 14.127.tf ►r unearned profit on **el eatate eonirecta ... .. .. neaerve tor loaa on redemption —Sortea "O" bonde Heaerve for uncollected interval naaerve for real eatate tanee not due .............................. General r< Contingent reaervo Ttderal Inaurance roeerve Special roeerve Undivided profit. _______ S.SM.0j io.a9S.ao 1 4SS.1S 2,57348 Total Assets 91441495.53 Total Capital. Liabilities, and Reserves ............................ 37.8*1« CERTIFICATE Wa have examined the Statement of Condition of ths Jugoelav Sayings and Loan Aaaeclatton. Chicago. Illinola. ss at December J! Ifdft snd the statententa of operations and undivided •rafits for the year then enriej. In cur opinion, baaed on such examination, the statement of condition and the related statements of operations and undivided oroflts present fsidT financial position of the Aaaodatlon st Decern!* IMS. snd the results of its operations for the r**» *** ended Respectful)* submitted. ^ ^ CFOFFORD H. BUCKLES AMD COMF*" Certified Public Accountant Chicago. Illinola February 4, 194« _ Current Dividend Rata 3% jnsrpM ________An Up to 95000.00 by s Goygnusssl Agency ^ JOSFPH OVER. Free-. JACOB IUPAK. Vice ANTON TROJAR. Trees.. DONALD J. 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