Color Guard of the U.S. Air Force carried American, Slovenian and Papal flags in the procession. BARAGA DAY — 1976 ri.nn -imiii:,i) i.in. ',1111., iiiiini: mu iiminiiimi,mi.'Him n ui.mmm, n, n nun ii.iiiiui;iiiiii,.niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii.i,, i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:ii;.i...i; Magnificent St. Peter's Cathedral, at Marquette, Mich., scene of Baraga Day, Aug. 29, 197H Slovenian families participated in their National Costumes making a pleasing picture. Ojibway Indians led by Fr. James Haske}, pastor of the mission church at Assinins. ZARJA-DAW URADNO GLASILO OFFICIAL PUBLICATION SLOVENSKE ŽENSKE ZVEZE SLOVENIAN WOMEN'S UNION NUMBER 11 NOVEMBER, 1976 VOLUME 48 ZARJA - THE DAWN NO, 11 NOVEMBER, 1976 VOLUME 48 Member, Illinois Fraternal Congress Official Publication of the Slovenian Women’s Union of America — Uradno glasilo Slovenske Ženske Zveze Published Monthly except one combined issue, July-August — izhaja vsak mesec razen skupne številke za julij-avgust. Annual Subscription for non members, $5.00 — naročnina $5.00 letno za ne-člane. For Social Members, .40 per month za družabne članice.40 mesečno Publisher: ZARJA, 1937 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago, III. 60608 Second Class Postage paid at Chicago, III. All communications for the next issue of publication must: be in the hands of the Editor by the FIRST of the month. Vsi dopisi za naslednjo izdajo mesečnika morajo biti v rokah urednica do 1. v mesecu. Editorial Office: 2032 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago, III. 60608 Telephone 847-6679, Area Code 312 HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN NEVEMBER ... NATIONAL OFFICERS: Nov. 16 — Marion Marolt, National Auditor, West Allis Wis. Nov. 16 — iL'il Putzell, Director of Sports and Women’s Activities PRESIDENTS: Nov. 7 — Anna Markovich, Br. 10, Cleveland, Ohio Nov. 13 — Josephine Aiuto, Br. 13, San Francisco, Cal. Nov. 16 — Rose Maras, Br. 56, Hibbing, Minn. Nov. 15 — Antonia Kostelec, Br. 64, Kansas Ciity, Kans. Nov. 21 — Josephine Jacobs, Br. 106, Meadowlands, Pa. Nov. 24 — Josephine Kassan, Br. 54, Warren, Ohio Nov. 27 — Adelaide Glavbitz, Br. 63, Denver, Colo. SECRETARIES: Nov. 1 — Mary P. Klemenčič, Br. 96, Universal, Pa. Nov. 6 — Myrna Krizmanich, Br. 92, Crested Butte, Colo. Nov. 6 — Dorothy Kasellic, Br. 101, Bedford Hgts., O. Nov. 8 — Margaret Setnikar, Br. 39, Biwabik, Minn. Nov. 25 — Vera Bajec, Br. 14, Euclid, Ohio MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY SLOVENIAN LANGUAGE MANUAL (UČBENIK SLOVENSKEGA JEZIKA) Toplo vsem članicam proporočam novo knjigo. Krasno, razumljivo, natančno spisazno. V promoč bo vsakomur pri-pouku slovenskega jezika.:— Marie Prisland. Primero darilo za Božič in rojstni dan. Slovenski ameriški institut — The Slovenian Research Center of America, Inc., je v svoji seriji učbenikov pravkar izdal odličen Učbenik slovenskega jezika — Slovenian Language Manual, ki sta ga napisali dve izkušeni poklicni učiteljici jezikov, gospa Milena Gobec in njena sestra, gospa Breda Lončar. Učbenik je z izjemnim uspehom v razmnoženim preizkusilo več slovenskih jezikovnih programov v Velikem Clevelandu, v Pennsylvaniji, Minnesoti, Wisconsonu in drugod in sta ga pri pouku slovenščine uporabljala tudi dva vodilna slovenska univerzitetna programa v Ameriki na Kent State University v Kentu, Ohio in na University of Southern Colorado v Pueblo, Colorado. Učbenik slovenskega jezika, z raz'agami v angleščini, obsega 333 strani velikega formata in stane samo sedem dolarjev s poštnino vred. šole in organizacije, ki kupijo po deset izvodov ali več, dobijo pri vsakem izvodu dolar popusta. Naroča se na naslovu: Send your orders to: Slovenian Research Center of America 29227 Eddy Road, Willoughby Hills Ohio 44092. DATES Nov. 10 Nov. 11 Nov. 11 Nov. 21 Nov. 21 Dec. 1 Dec. 2 Dec. 6 Dec. 8 Dec. 11 Dec. 14 Dec. 19 TO REMEMBER ... ANNUAL MEETING, Br. 40, Lorain, Ohio — PENNY SOCIAL, Br. 2, Chicago, III. 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Catalog available listing all recordings by "The Steiermark Band". Send, Check or Money Order. Please order by Serial number. Order yours today from: STEIERMARK RECORDS INC. P.O. BOX 591, AUBURN, WASH. 98002 CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE FORMED "THE TORCH IS PASSED"... At the last National Board meeting in Chicago ov. July 1, 1976, the Board of Directors established a Heritage Committee for the Slovenian Women’s Union, and requested that I take the position of Chairperson. In view of the responsibility for initiating and organizing this committee, I would like to share my thoughts with you and request that you respond with your ideas and comments. Since the Bicentennial has drawn attention to the fact that millions of immigrants from all over the world have contributed to the growth and advancement of the United States to the position of a world power, recognition has been given to various ethnic groups making them a distinct contributory factor to the success of our nation. This acceptance, on the part of our national government, should make us swell with pride as we realize that our Slovenian ancestry has been an integral part in the development of this nation. Looking back on the contributions of our parents and grandparents, we must endeavor to preserve the qualities and characteristic of this sterling group of immigrants. We, as Slovene-Americans, have been fortunate to experience a dual culture by living in a Slovene and an American atmosphere simultaneously. The priceless heritage, which our parents brought with them to these shores, should not become obsolete or fade as they leave our midst for their final reward. The spirit and the strength which enabled our forefathers to sustain trials and tribulations, inherent in this young nation, must be kept alive. It must be proudly displayed and transmitted to succeeding generations as a monument to Slovenian immigrants who made it possible for us to partake in a civilization of such magnificence and acclaim. Let us not allow this inheritance to slip from our fingers. Every Slovene descendant with sensitivity, loyalty, and love will feel an instinctive urge to preserve his cultural heritage, a gift which was inherited from Slovene immigrants who sadly left their beloved native land and painstakingly established homes and families on foreign soil. Before this committee can begin to function effectively, objectives or goals must be established as guidelines. The following are suggested for your appraisal: —-to continue to promote an awareness of the Slovenian cultural heritage which has been handed down by our early Slovenian immigrants. to encourage American-Slovenians to participate in activities which are unique to their ancestry. to make each individual of American-Slovene descent aware of his ethnic background through various cultural activities. to foster the old and encourage the new aspects of this culture. to encourage the interest and participation of the younger generation by activities which arc designed for their age level and interests. —to recognize individuals of the American-Slovenian background who have made outstanding contributions in their specialized fields of endeavor. to educate the general public and the communities in which we reside to the unique features of the Slovenian people through participation in festivals, displays, parades, exhibits, etc., which arise within the community. to collect and preserve artifacts which are unique to early immigration and Slovenian fraternalism and permanently display them. to record for posterity the historical aspects of Slovenian immigration and the early lives of the immigrants in all sections of the U.S. through movies, slides, books, magazines, and newspapers. —to unify all individuals and families"of Slovenian extraction into a dynamic, effective group which can accomplish the established goals. Many branches have been promoting cultural activities for years and we congratulate their past efforts and urge them to continue and expand with new projects. To those branches who have not thus far considered “heritage” as an important aspect of the SWU, we encourage you to try. We cannot hesitate, delay, nor minimize the importance of “Slovenian heritage” any longer, but must recognize our responsibility and advance together to achieve the goals of our Committee. What will you do? IRENE M. ODORIZZI FATHER CLAUDE IS GUEST OF HONOR On June 27th, Father Claude Okorn, O.F.M. celebrated his 40th anniversary in the Priesthood. A ccncelebrated mass of Thanksgiving at St. John the Evangelist Church at 3 p.m. was followed by a banquet. The church hall was filed to capacity with parishioners and friends in attendance. Fr. Bernard Karmo-nocky, O.F.M. Fr. Benno Korbic, O.F. M. Pastor, Father Jerome Sellak O.F. ACTIVITIES No. % CHICAGO, ILL. Summer has ended and we hope it was a pleasant one for all our members and friends. Meetings have resumed and it was very gratifying to see so many of you at the September meeting. Your new officers are trying to make the meetings interesting and planning various activities so that you can spend a pleasurable evening with sister members, but we would like to see and hear from those who have not been attending so that we can plan activities which will please you and encourage you to attend. On September 12 we had a group of 29 members who attended the Illinois-Indiana State Convention in Joliet, plus four guests who attended the Polka Mass at St. Joseph’s Church and the dinner and dance at St. Joseph’s Park later in the afternoon. We want to thank the Joliet Committee for a job well-done and especially Mary Marolt, our newly-elected National Treasurer, for taking care of our reservaticns. I’m sure by the time September 12 came around she was sorry the telephone had been invented. Also, on October 3 we had a group of 12 members who attended the Wisconsin State Convention in Sheboygan, as well as the mass at St. Cyril’s and then afterwards the dinner and Branch I’s celebration of their 5Cth Anniversary, which was held at the Grand Executive Inn. It was a very enjoyable afternoon and the entertainment provided by the young M., all from St. John's, Fr. Joseph Gole of Hales Comers and Fr. M.J. Setnicar of West Allis were at his side. A short program followed. The master of ceremonies was our faithful Tony Verbick who always does an excellent job with his cute jokes. The different societies of St. John’s spoke briefly. Rudy Maierle made a scrap book with all of Fr. Claude's members of the branch and a rendition of S'ovenian and English songs by the wonderful choir of St. Cyril’s and Methodius was enjoyed by everyone present. Thank you, Ann Modiz, for your efforts in taking care of our reservaticns for this very enjoyable day. We also were glad to have the opportunity of greeting many of our friends from Sheboygan, Milwaukee and West Allis. Our October meeting was devoted to discussion of the "penny social” and also to formulating plans for celebration of our 50th Anniversary, which will take place on December 19. The mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. at St. Stephen's Church and followed by a dinner and program in St. Stephen’s Center. Letters will be sent to all members giving specific details. In November there will be no meeting as that evening we have our annual “penny social” to raise funds for the children’s Christmas party and gifts. Please join us for an evening of fun playing games and enjoying those home-baked goodies brought by our culinary artists. I assure you that you will enjoy seeing friends you have not seen in some time and the beneficiaries will be the children. It is a delight to watch all of them at the Christmas party awaiting Santa to see what he has for each of them. If you know of a member who is ill at home or in the hospital, please notify Frances Zibert (better known las "Fani” to all of us) as she is in charge of the "sunshine fund.” She loves to send cards and to visit members who are ill and to bring them ■some cheer. endeavors from the old St. John's on 9th and Mineral to the present time. It took an our to page through the entire contents. Rudy did a fantastic job reminiscing the past. After the program, the guests visited with Fr. C'aude and wished him the best of health and strength so that he can continue in his work in the service of God for many more years. ROSE KRAEMER Dcn’t forget these important dates — November 11 for the penny social and December 19 for celebration of our 50th Anniversary. SHIRLEY MELISSA No. 10, CLEVELAND, 0H!0 Our Sept. meeting was just wonderful! So many ladies came after a three month vacation; it was nice to see everyone. First to report was the plan for the State Convention of Oct. 3rd and we were hoping that a lot of members would come since it was right in our home territory on Holmes Ave. Congratulations to Br. 50 on their 45th Anniversary. A report was heard about the National Convention and the Financial Report for the Cotillion Ball. A letter was read from Nat’l President, Mary Bostian and National Youth Advisor, Frances Seitzs reminding us about signing up some new members. Our National Secretary, Olga Ancel, would like to see a new member take the place of everyone we lose. Wouldn’t that be great? Ladies, our coming 50th anniversary will be March 27, 1977. Aren’t we lucky that we can celebrate the same day as we were organized? We are going to have Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’ church on Holmes. I'm asking each and everyone of you to set that date aside, circle it on your calendar. It’s very important. We haven’t had any kind of doing for 15 years and we are sure going to be proud of that day. Banquet will follow mass and take place about 4 o’clock Family Boasts New Doctor Membership Campaign Dr. Ray C. Schultz received his degree from St. Louis Medial School last May. His pre-medical studies were at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Schultz is i'n pathology residency at Albuquerque, New Mexico. His sister, Linda, is working on her doctorate in physical chemistry at the University of Illinois, Urbana, III. His mother is a registered nurse working at Euclid General Hospital. Ray and Linda are the grandchildren cf the late Primes and Dora Sulen of Midland Ave. Cleveland. She Was an active member many years. Their parents are Carl and Jennie Schultz of 19501 Pasnow Ave. in Euclid. Mother and sister are longtime members of Br. 10. Our heartiest wishes for happy Professional lives to Dr. Ray and his sister and all good wishes to the family. at the Slovenian Home on Holmes Ave. followed with a program. I’ll keep you all posted on this. I'm hoping you all read my report« and will Please help me. I can’t to it alone. Two of our officers are sick, both auditors, Alice Struna and Frances Zagar. Also, Wi'ma Krall is ill. To all aiiling members, May God return you to good health. Our deepest sympaty to the families of the dear ene« that we lost. May God grant them eternal rest. Happy Birthday to our dear sister, Bea Zim-rnerman! SOPHIE MAGAYNA Secretary No. 12, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Our first meeting after the summer turned out to be a very good one. We had good weather and good attendance even though a few of the regulars were missing. But that could be expected after the hot summer we had. Prayers were said in Slovenian for the three older members whom we lost to the permanent place of rest. Our prayers and sympathy go out to the families of Genevieve Sagad’n, Mrs. Planovsek and Mary Drobnick. All three passed away during the summer. Remember them in your Prayers. Frances Plesko gave a short report on the Convention as she was missing at the June meeting. Discussion on her report as well as the State Convention to be taking place in October Were held. Stavia Dobersek was e'ect-ed to be our delegate and report for us to the convention. The bus to Sheboygan was in the a. Sul charge of Sophie Stampfel who was busy signing up all who would go. It looked like we would have a full bus which would give us a good representation and we were assured it would be a worthwhile trip and get — together. It has been suggested that we get busy with new members. We should start some activity for their interest. I have someone who would take over a batcn twirling class, but we need a hall and so far we cannot find a suitable place. Any ideas? Call me if you know of one available. The baton twirler is a granddaughter of Evelyn Laurich, our Mother of the Year and she has just loads of awards that have been won over the last five years so we know she is capable. Her batcn twirl:ng also helped her p'ace second runner-up in the Beauty Contest held for the Cudahy Junior Miss contest. Perhaps we could combine all three branches of Milwaukee juniors for this group? The meetng ended with prayer and as usual, we had a beautiful table setting for our very good lunch. It was a regular meal donated by the twins, Jo and Ann, Mary Starich, Stavia and Olga Fredericks who baked a cheese strudel for Stavia’s birthday and Mary Dezman brought the birthday cake as her birthday donation. Wine was also served which Mary Starich treated and Happy Birthday was sung for Stavia and Mary. We then all enjoyed our meal. It was good to have Anne Meir with us after her hospital stay. Hope she's with us for a long time. It was late but the women were all eager to play our usual game and so ended the meeting. MARY DEZMAN Help! Help! Help! This is an appeal to all our members to sign up a new member in the YOUNG AT HEART membership Campaign. It will Close Dec. 31st 1976. Big cash prizes will be awarded to the best workers: $25.00 first prize; $15.00 second prize $10.00 third prize, plus, a $25.00 award to the highest number of members signed by an individual branch. # * * * And now, how can we get mothers interested in helping SWU members keep our juniors active? Since it seems that parents have no way to bring their youngsters to practice sessions for various sports or other entertainments, maybe you can find a branch officer or member to be an instructor in her own home and start with just a small number who live near-by, within walking distance. This could be arranged with more instructors to follow the same idea. All could practice the same type of activity whether it is for a marching unit, cheer leading group, singing or dancing group. The juniors could use names for their various circles, such as SWU Lollipops, Busy Bees, Twir-lettes, etc. Have the Juniors pick their own names and then write to our Junior Page in the Dawn magazine telling us of their activtiies. If you can find ten adults who would like to help the juniors get started the Youth Board will help all we can. Please write to the National Youth Board of S.W.U. for any help or advice you may need, FRANCES SIETZ, 26720 White Way Dr., Richmond Hgts., Ohio 44143. All your letters will be relayed to the Youth Board and answered immediately. Thank you. FRAN. No. 13, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity and we are pleased to report that 19 members attended our October meeting. Officer Moreen Spencer mentioned that mass was said at Saint John’s parish for our departed sister member, Marie Cicibrk. A reminder from our efficient Financial Secretary, Moreen Spencer: for the betterment of our members, please check to see if the beneficiary on your policy is current. Also each member should have her own payment record book. If you have any questions pertaining to these matters kindly contact Moreen. You will find her to be most willing to be of help; with her ever-present smile and gracious manner. President, Josephine Aiuto arranged a fund-raising tour trip to Reno, Nevada. It was scheduled for October. This was to be a marvelous way to have a carefree time and at the same time build up our treasury. President, Josephine is proof of what hard work and determination can accomplish! Bravo!!! State President, Rose Scoff mentioned the "Young At Heart Youth Campaign” and suggested new ideas to recruit junior members from the ages of 16 through 20. This Campaign will continue until December 31, 1976. The dues are $1.20 per year with a $100.00 death benefit. Let's all give Captain Janet Jackson and Mary Pe-cavar all the support our branch can offer. Those interested in purchasing a Slovenian Language Manual can obtain them from State President, Rose Scoff for $6.00. Further information cn this manual is in the Zarja. President, Josephine, mentioned the lovely photograph of Anna end John Stich and their family in the September issue of Zarja. How marvelous to share 50 Golden Years of married life! At our next meeting (November 4) we will make plans for Zveza (State) Day. We are planning mass and a brunch; so try and attend so we can set a date for sometime in the month of April. We are looking forward to a good turnout! Branch No. 13 sends get well wishes to our Vice President, Anna Fabian’s husband, Joe Fabian. Our social was most enjoyable-refreshments were brought by: Rose Bianca, Anna Fabian, Ana Kambick, Helen Sustarich and Ruth Zwyssig. Birthday celebrants were Katie Plut and Sonja Gregorin. We had a cake and Katie Plut wen the beautiful cake that was prepared by a great baker-Beverly Jackson. Our branch sends birthday happiness to all those members who shared birthdays in the month of October. Branch No. 13 wishes all members of the Slovenian Woman’s Union a Happy Thanksgiving along with a recipe for a happy life: Here’s a surefire recipe for making your own sunshine: Take equal parts of kindness, unselfishness, thoughtfulness. Mix with love, and scatter with helpful words. Add a smile or two. Throw in a spice of cheerfulness. Stir with a hearty laugh. Share with everyone! JACQUELINE LOWE, Reporter Mo. 14, EUCLID, OHIO I didn't write a report on our September meeting in the last issue of Zarja because the meeting only lasted about half an hour or so due to a power shortage. We had our minutes read and a financial report at this meeting and all the ladies agreed that our Annual Picnic was a great success. Thank you to Mr. & Mrs. Sustar for the use of their facilities and many thanks to all the members who brought their donations of their specialty foods to the picnic. They were all very delicious and enjoyed by everyone. Recently, three of our members died; they are: Mary Smrdel, Alice Kausek and Pauline Adams. Our deepest sympathies to their families and friends. May they rest in peace. A note of appreciation to all the ladies who come to the funeral home to pay their respects and pray the rosary for our deceased members. May the Good Lord repay you for your charity. Our vice-president Mary Stražišar recently received some sad news. Her niece, Mary Grill's grand-daughter, was kil'ed in an accident. Our deepest sympathies to the family and friends. I wish to thank Vera Bajec for writing the August report for me when I was cn vacation. At our October meeting we had a report cn the Ohio-Michigan Convention which was held cn October 3rd. Five of our members attended the convention. They are: President-Pauline Krall, Vice-President Mary Stražišar, Secretary-Vera Bajec and Frances Hočevar and Antoinette Zabukovec. It was a very nice convention and we all enjoyed the banquet which was celebrated for the 45th. Anniversary of Branch No. 50. Congratulations to Branch No. 50 on their anniversary. Ccngratulat:cns are in order for the S.W.U. Twir'ettes of Euclid and vicinities on their winning of three trophies for best baton group this past three months, one at a parade in Garfield Hts., Ohio, one in Euclid, Ohio and one in Mentor-On-The-Lake, Ohio. They are really doing just great. Keep up the good work. Our member of many years, Mrs. France Medved died recently; our sympathies and prayers are with her family and friends. May eternal light shine cn her. We received word that Mary Panchur is now at the Euclid Care Center in Willoughby, Ohio. Our thoughts and prayers are with her and all our ill members. We heard that Rose Mickovic is feeling better — we hope to see her at our meeting in the near future. A reminder to members to look at their dues books and see if they are up-to-date, if not, our Secretary Vera Bajec would appreciate the payment cf dues. Hoping to see you at our November meeting. God B'less All of You. Sincerely, ANTOINETTE ZABUKOVEC, Reporter. No. 16, SOUTH CHICAGO, ILL. We had a good attendance of 39 members at our September meeting. Letters were read, one from Ann Vucko concerning the State Convention and £nd appeal for new members from Frrnces Sietz and Mary Bostian. Our President, Jean Bukvich, who is still on the sick ist, sent us a letter urging us to continue our good work in her absence. August and September birthdays were celebrated at the meeting by Ann Lustig, Josephine Blasovich, Helen Gornick, Dorothy Plebanski, Mary Sasek, Zinka Shesek and Jane Szy-monik. Get well wishes are sent to Edna Triller, Jean Bukvich, Kata Janes, Josephine Krai and Mary Borota. The welcome mat is out for new member, Evelia Sosnowski. Our sincere sympathy is extended to Ann Delisimunovic on the death of her borther, John Oberman. On September 12th, a bus load of members travelled to Joliet to attend the lllinois-lndiana State Convention. The weather was perfect and as a special treat the Joliet Branch invited Father Perkovich’s Polka Mass group to play at Mass and at a dance in the afternoon., The convention meeting was opened by Millie Pucel, lovely in a Bi-Centennial Costume. President Ann Vucko was unab'e to attend so Millie very ably conducted the meeting and it was decided to elect a Vice-President in case this emergency arose again. Former State Presidents Anna Lustig and Millie James were elected to share this position. A Bi-Centennial theme prevailed at the breakfast meeting and dinner after Mass. Also, the golden anniversary of SWU was commemorated. Among the 50 years members honored was Katie Triller, our Branch's Honorary President. The convention proceedings will be written up in the official minutes but I would like to mention here the beautiful performance given by the young people in the dance group. It was very enjoyable. Our thanks to Anna Lustig, our delegate, who wo ^ed hard to get a group together for the trip. MARGE SPRETNJAK, Reporter A Patriotic "Dual" Celebration Held in Joliet On Sunday, September 12, 1976 Branch No. 20 Joliet, ||.|. celebrated our Country's Bicentennial in conjunction with the III.-Ind. State Convention and Zveza’s 50th Anniversary. Two historic events combined into one great ce'ebraticn. Dobroš!i-Welcome Slovenian Women Union Delegates 1976 lllimois-ilndiana State Convention was the greeting at Ferdinand Hall, the site of the convention. The day began at 8 a.m. with breakfast and registration. President Emma Planinšek welcomed the delegates snd guests, and was assisted by Emma Nosse, Theresa Muhich and Theresa Marentič. Mary Marolt and Mary Rozman were in charge of the registration while Marie Malnerick and Agnes Troutman served breakfast, which consisted of rolls, tcast, tea and coffee. Steve Malnerick directed the parking of the cars and buses. Exactly at 7 a.m., another energetic group consisting of Olga and Ed Ancel, Agnes and Al Lovati, .Tonita and Fied Ruth, Millie and Rudy Pucel, Dorothy Kcncar, Stanley Marolt, Florence Ancel, Lorraine and Joe Hrubos, Franz Fedo and Ed Stem itch were busily setting the hall for the afternoon. The banner, which read “ZLATI JUBILE-GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY SŽZ 1926-1976” was tacked in Place. Five Flags, The American, the Spirit of 76, the B.centennial, the Illinois State and the Indiana State were hung cn the east wall. On the stage, the scene depicted a replica of St. Joseph’s Church with a boy and girl mannequin dressed in Slovenian costumes. Two huge red Parasol and red carnations completed the picture. Thanks to Carita and Scott Girman and Art Hrvatin for their artistic abilities, shown in this display. Ordinarily this work would have been done on Saturday afternoon but because of a wedding reception at the liaI! cm Saturday eve, we had no alternative but to do a rush job Sunday morning. Many compliments were received cn the display of flags and stage setting. At 9:30 the convention was called to order. In the absence of the State President Ann Vucko, Mildred Pucel ^'as unanimously declared acting President. Marion Ja-kovich was our most efficient conventicn secretary. After a lively and interesting sessicn the assembled group walked to St. Joseph’s Church to the accompaniment of the beautiful church bells. The Mass commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Sovenian Women’s Unicn of America. For this momentus occasion, the Rev. Frank Perkovich, his chorus and the Joe Cvek orchestra from Eveleth, Minnesota provided the musical liturgical service. Before Mass, Mrs. Marie Prisland, the founder and honorary piesident of our Zveza, accompanied by two Joliet cadets in uniform, Olga Ancel and Marie Malnerich, Presented a bouquet of red carnations to Marija Pomagaj and rededicated the SWU in Her care. The Mass was ccncelebrated by Msgr. M. J. Butala, Spiritual Advisor of SWU Br. No. 20, and Pastor Emeritus of St. Joseph's Church; Rev. Claude Okorn, OFM, Nation-a' Spiritual Advisor of SWU of America, Associate Pastor st. George’s Church, So. Chicago, III.; Rev. Frank Perko-v'ch, Pastor Resurrection Church, Eveleth, Minn.; Rev. D^vid Stalzer, Associate Pastor St. Joseph's Church and Mr. Thomas Paul, Deaccn, St. Joan of Arc., Lisle, III. Mildred Pucel was the lector. The inspiring homily was delived by Rev. Okoin. The entire congregation sang the beloved Slovenian hymns praising God. This truly was a happy an[j joyous occasion. All of us join together in thanking Rev. Roman Ma-lavasich our pastor and Rev. David Stalzer, for all the encouragement and courtesies extended to us during the preparation stages of this great day, making it more enjoyable and memorable. The celebration continued at St. Joseph's Park Hall where a delicious dinner was enjoyed and the afternoon went alcng smoothly ccnsidering the crowd. Emma Planinšek, President; Gen Glainsek, Theresa Smithberger and Jenny Skul, Dorothy Kcncar and Agnes Troutman, our hostesses, did a superb joto greeting everyone and putting them at ease. Bertha Hofer, Tori Hofer and Lynn Hofer Kurtyaik were in charge of the prize tickets for the beautiful quit made by their mother and grandmother Emma Planinšek. They, with Emma Nosse, did a great job selling all the chances and the lucky winner of the quilt was Lil Putzel, Branch No., 2, Chicago, Winners of the additional prizes were: 50th Anniversary cake, made by Mary Horvat-M-ary Perkovich Br. No. 95, So. Chicago, pillow made by Marie Malnerich-Theresa Marentich, Br. 20 Joliet, and hanging planter donated by Br. 2 ChicagoHelen Zadel Plut Br. 20 Joliet. The Joe Cvek orchestra played those lively polkas cn end cn and everycne danced cn and on. Everyone was having such a good time (that no one noticed how hot the weather turned. At intermission a treat was in store for everyone. The J'oliet Branch newly organized Slovenian Dancing Group made their detout appearance. The audience watched these young dancers glide smoothly, and gracefully through their routine. At the conclusion of the dances the applause and cheers were a rewarding token to the dancers and their dedicated teacher, Magda Simrayh. Dancers were Marie Ancel, Marcia Fedo, Diane Gornik, Mary Jane Hrubos, Kathy Lovati, Helen Rozman, Rosanne Ruth, Lu Anne Stefanich, Andy Ancel, Paul Rozman, Stan Simrayh and Ron Strle. Each dancer than presented their mother a red car-naticn corsage. Responsible for the Slovenian dancing costumes were Olga Ancel, Lorraine Hrubos and Mary Rozman. Without their perseverance and dedication this segment of the program would not be possible. Our Polka Mass record salesmen, before and after Mass, were Jcnita and Fred Ruth and daughter Lorraine; many thanks. Serving the cool and delicious refreshments with great expertise, were our bartenders Gene Klainsek, Flash Klanchar and Al Lovati who were ably assisted by Stan Marolt, Bernard Rozman and Ed Ancel. In charge of the bar tickets were Florence Ancel ,Bernice Plankar and Marie Malnerick. It was a great thrill for music lovers when accor-dianist, Roman Possedi entertained us with his favorite tunes. It was so nice to have him with us for the day, as well as Benny Papesh musical pantomine act. Serving that unbelievably delicious coffee were Pat Strle and Anne Stefanic, all 500 cups. Special thanks to the eighth grade boys of St. Joseph School who helped with the transporting of tables and chairs; and to our faithful trio without whom the celebration could not beg n or end, my father Joseph Erjavec and uncles, Frcnz Fedo and Ed Stonitch. Thank you to our friends and members for their ccntributions: Alice Jakovich — Gold flowers and vases; Jennie Krall — delicious homemade cookies; Joe and Loretta Grzetich — Welcome Sign; Matt Verbiscer — reservation signs; Bicentennial Office — fag and pins; Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 367 — Illinois and Indiana State Flags; Marie Malnerick and Agnes Troutman — coffee, cream and sugar at the breakfast; Northwest Recreation Club — speakers stand, ice, bar aprcns and towels. Last but not forgotten we bestow extra hugs and kisses on our husbands who helped whenever and wherever needed. Was this a lovely, fulfilled day? Ask any member of Br. 20 for each and everyone was the HOSTESS that day. J’ust by being there you acknowledged your sisterly love and extended a royal welcome to all. We are all grateful to the good Lord for blessing us with such beautiful weather and devoted friends and to Bishop Baraga for his continual intercession in our name. MILDRED PUCEL, Chairman Minutes of lllinois-lndiana, Eieentenial State Convention Ferdinand Hall, Joliet, Illinois September VI, 1976 The Chairman, Mildred Pucel, called the meeting to order at 9:25 a.m., Sunday, September 12, 1976. The Chairman welcomed the group, end announced that the Joliet Branch was extremely delighted to have the convention in Joliet on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Slovenian Women’s Union of America. Also, that the presence of delegates and guests certainly emphasized love and interest in the Slovenian Women’s Union. She then thanked Msgr. Butala, Father Okorn, the members and their husbands for their cooperation in ma'ki'ng this a day to remember. The Chairman announced the schedule for the day. Marian Jakovich of Br. 20 was then appointed Convention Secretary. Marian has been recently elected to a 4 year term on the Board of Directors of the American Fraternal Union. Anne Fandak of Branch 20 lead the group in the sirging of the Star Spangled Banner, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The invocation was given by Msgr. Butala, the Spiritual Director of the Joliet Branch, who recently received the Bishop Frederick Baraga Association Award for 1976, foi his efforts toward the Beatification of Bishop Baraga. Emma Planinšek, President of Branch No. 20 for over forty years then welcomed the group. The Chairman then announced that the following 50 year members were extended invitations to be present at the Convention; Katie Triller of Whiting, Indiana, past national officer; Alvie Jerin of Oglesby, Illinois; Anna Ahacic of Chicago, Illinois; Mary Korenchan of Riverside, Illinois; Barbara Wencel, St. Petersburg, Florida (formerly of Chicago, Illinois), and Mary Tomazin of Chicago, Illinois — Past National Treasurer. Alvie Jerin was the only 50 year member present at the Convention. The Memorial Service was conducted by Nežka Gaber for all deceased members and particularly noted was the passing of Josephine Livek, Past National President ot the Slovenian Women’s Union, who died June 27, 1976. She served three terms from 1952-1961, and was a member of Branch No. 89, Oglesby, Illinois. The following Past Joliet National Officers were then recognized: Josephine Erjavec, Past National Secretary; Josephine Muster, Past National Treasurer; Josephine Sumic, Past National Auditor and Past President of the Midwest Bowling Association, and Frances Gaspich, Past National Auditor. The following Past State President were introduced: Mildred James, Ann Lustig and Mary Muller. Congratulatory messages were received from the following: Mary Bostian, National President, who could not attend the Convention because she was attending the Minnesota State Convention. Katie Triller of So. Chicago; Rose Kramer, Past Wisconsin State President; Mary Mihelič, Secretary, St. Genevieve Society No. 108, KSKJ Joliet, Illinois; Father Roger L. Kaffer, Principal, Providence High School, New Lenox, Illinois; Marion M. Marolt, National Auditor, and Marie Floryan, Past National Vice-President. The following resolution was received from the Joliet Township Board: TOWN OF JOLIET RESOLUION BE IT RESOLVED, at the regular adjourned meeting of the Joliet Township Board of Auditors held in the Conference room of the Joliet Township Offices, located at 51 N. Desplaines Street, Joliet, Illinois on September 9th., 1976 a resolution was adopted to extend congratulations to the Joliet and State of Illinois Branches of the Slovenian Women’s Union marking the National Organization’s golden anniversary with a state convention to be held in Joliet, Sunday, September 12th., 1976. WHEREAS, the Joliet Township Board recognizes the Joliet Branch for all their endeavors in bringing "The Woman’s Glory’’, Cookbook, Slovenian song book "Lets Sing”, "Slovenian dictionary”, "Polka Mass records" and the St. Joseph Parish Float to our community to be enjoyed by many. WHEREAS, the J'oliet Township Board salutes the forty eight year old Joliet Branch and its organizer, Mrs. Josephine Erjavec and all officers past and present who will host the lllinois-lndiana State Convention with a dinner at J'oseph’s Park Hall on September 12th., 1976. BE IT RESOLVED, the Joliet Town Board also pays special tribute to Marie Prisland of Sheboygan, Wisconsin who is the foundress of the Slovenian Women's Union. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Joliet Township Board extends congratulations and continued success to this outstanding organization. Dated at Joliet Illinois this 9th., day of September 1976. Val A. Galle, Supervisor; Charles DeMattie, Assessor; Anthony Lilek, Highway Commissioner; John Nudo, Town Collector; Stanley J. Waznis, Town Clerk; Joseph J. Orlo-vich, Auditor Stanley R. Marolt, Auditor; Clarence S. J-Larkin, Auditor; John C. McGuire, Auditor. PresLdercft’s Message Our summer is over for the year 1976. Our great Bicentennial celebrations which we all enjoyed so much and colors shown in every way, will remain beautiful memories for us all. We must not forget this interesting year. As I look out, I see the natural fall colors on the trees and foliage. All of this is created by the One above and I think we all enjoy nature most in the fall. We live in a changing world, but how many of us have really faced up to that fact and realize that all the things we did in 1976 are now a part of history . . . our convention in May at Pittsburgh, our 50th Anniversary. Today in the 11th mcnth of the year, we will soon be embarking on our 51st year. Are we ready to accept changes in our organization to keep it a viable, interesting and challenging one in this changing world? Do we want to continue to do the same old things in the same old ways? Communications have become a key word in this Changing World. We need now to tell our story in a direct perecn-to-perccn exchange of ideas and information. We need to use every means at our command to let the people know what we are, what we do and why we do these things. Are you ready to accept the challenge to communicate? Together the impossible becomes possible, the possible is made easy to accomplish. "Let the people know" is our theme. Communication is our purpose and Program is the help to our goal. I plead with all branches to respond to the letters you receive from our National Officers. It will show that you are interested and willing to try to do what is expected of you. This is the time of the year we review the State Con- ventions. I think they were most successful. Conventions biing together members from various branches far and near. I attended the one in Biwabik and it was a beautiful day. Buses brought members from other parts of Minnesota. It was a happy crowd, singing, enjoying the music of the accordian, etc. The whole thing impressed me. It was great also to hear everyone say how much they looked forward to this day each year. I know you in the other states also had lovely days and am anxious to hear your reports. I always love to hear good news. I hope that you have all decided that this is the year to do something for your young. Here’s another suggestion. Invite the teens to your meeting at least once a while, and give them something to do. This will encourage them and ethers to attend oftener. I know this works. Why not give it a try? I wish to compliment the State Presidents for all their efforts. The State Conventions are like "home-comings" and this makes for long and strong years ahead. Let us pray and wish for a prosperous future and continued success. May I call cn all branches to be patient at this time with the change in the location of the Home Office and any delays that you may be having. Our National Secretary is a wonderful person end we want to give her all our cooperation and encouragement. Our Board of Directors is a wonderful group and has a lot of responsibility to perform their work in the best manner which they do 100%. This is the month of Thanksgiving and I wish you all a pleasant day and as they used to say "It’s Chicken Day.” Thanks to the Lord for all Thy gifts. To all with birthdays and anniversaries, our fondest wishes. May the good Lord bless you all. MARY BOST1AN HI III;' 8 I 1 | i i ft NEW HOME OFFICE A Oil HESS: Secretaries and all Branches are requested to forward all official correspondence and inquiries to the S.W.U. New Home office located at 431 No. Chicago St., Joliet, III. 60432. Mrs. Olga Ancel, the National Secretary will assume this new location as of November 1, 1976. EDITORIAL OFFICE for ZARJA is at 2032 W. Cerrnak Rd., Chicago, III. 60608. Editor, Mrs. Corinne Leskovar requests that all reports for publication be sent to this address observing the first of the month deadline. CHANGES OF ADDRESS if made through the post office are very expensive, costing us 25nger, and her sens and daughters have crossed the earth to tame the tyrant, to defend the free, and to preach the Word of God. The story in its many chapters is a glorious one and if, in times of celebration like this, we seem to be unduly proud, we are not unconscious of the Creator’s blessings that have made it possible. What should concern us now, however, is not the luxury of retrospect, consoling as it may be, but the present state of that promise of two centuries ago and its prospect for the days ahead. There are some in our land for whom equality before the law and equaity of opportunity are still merely illusions. Our black population is only beginning to see this ideal toward which it has marched in hope for generations. Our American Indians — what remains of them — are a mere remnant of a proud people. Appalachia still means oppression, land-lessness, the company store and the black lung disease. For all of these, and for so many more, the Independence of 1776 is an empty phrase, a commitment unfulfilled. Even liberty for some of our citizens is a tarnished ideal toward which they have learned to look with some cynicism. Can men be called free who are tied to the slum and the ghetto by the bonds of grinding proverty? Is the farmer free who is each year more in debt than the year previous? Is the welfare child free whose school offers him only an inferior education? Is the Older person free who is nearly imprisoned in an apartment for fear of crime and violence all about him? There are still bonds to be broken, even :n America, if all our people are going to enjoy the liberty so long promised but for some still unavailable. Our Fathers spoke of the unalienable right of life as among the truths they held to be self-evident. The cruel irony of our day is that for millions of the unborn that right is not merely chal'enged but crassly denied. We, as a people of faith and rights, dare not stand silently on the sidelines in the face of this assault on life. And human life is under siege from many other directions as well. The annual toll on our highways is a national disgrace, as are the staggering figures of death by guns and violence. Hard as it may be to believe, the lives of millions fcf Americans are bruised and threatened by malnutrition, by disease and by inadequate health care generally. In the richest land in the world, food, shelter and medical care should be the basic protections of life for all citizens, and yet, we have not found a way to make these a universal part of the American dream. Finally, let us consider for a moment that now almost archa.ic, but still beautiful, phrase — "the pursuit of happiness.” Have you noticed that happiness is almost aie Pucel. From the KSKJ, Rudy Pucel extended greetings and a resolution was read from the Joliet Township. Later we all marched into church tor 11:30 mass. We were greeted with lively polka singing. Officiating at Mass were Msgr. Butala, Rev. Okom, R«v. Frank Perkovich of Eveleth, Minn., Rev. David Stalzer, our assistant pastor, and new deacon, Mr. Tom Paul who will be offering his first mass next spring. The church Was filled to capacity with people coming from far and near. The sing-lr>g and playing was wonderful. Rev. Perkovich who was the organizer of this beautiful mass was a most welcome guest as were the musicians ar>d singers. More details will follow next month which wild tell about the packed hall at the park and the debut of the folk dancers of our youth group in national costumes. It was a day unsurpassed and enjoyed by everyone. Thanks also to Mr. Joe Cvek, the leader of the orchestra from Eveleth. The State Convention Oct. 3rd in the state of Wisconsin was held in Sheboygan. It was a beautiful day for the delegates of various branches coming to the convention and for all guests. The church of Sts. Cyril and Methodius was filled with members and friends who renewed acquaintance of many years. The High Mass was offered by Rev., Okom, Zveza’s spiritual advisor. The singing of the choir was out-of-this-world and we all enjoyed being present. The sermon by Fr. Okorn reached our hearts. Later we drove to the Executive Motel where dinner was served to a very large group. Mrs. Prisland introduced the various out-of-towners and local guests. From Joliet we had two cars attending including SWU officers, Olga Ancel and Mary Marolt, and their husband, also Millie and Rudy Pucel, Steve and Marie Malnerich and Ann Stefanich. We were sorry not to have a whole bus of members from Joliet but it was impossible to arrange. After meeting our Sheboygan friends and Hermine and Bob Dicke of Madison, Ted Prisland of Evanston, III., and State President of Wisconsin, Ann Modiz, we departed for home. It was a most pleasant day and the fall colors along the roadside made our trip that much more enjoyable. Thank you, Sheboygan! JOSEPHINE ERJAVEC No. 23. ELY, MINN. DAWN CLUB Summer is over and winter activities will soon be in full swing. Minn. Day in Biwabik was on Sept. 12th and 47 of us left by bus early that morning to visit this little town. We arrived at the pavillicn about 10 a.m. and met many friends and members from other range towns. A meeting was then held. Afterward, we went to mass at St. John’s Catholic church celebrated by Fr. Carey, Pastor. The choir sang beautifully. The banquet was held in the church hall and was served and prepared by the McKinley Zveza members. Very good, ladies! The entertainment with soloist Mr„ Miklolich and accordian accompanist also accordian selections by Louis Sherek and Bob Pushcar were great and enjoyed by all. Community singing was led by our dear and able, Mary Hutar. Mary Gotchnik also played some selections on her accordian — with her along on the bus, we sang all the way home. Sad to say we lost a good and faithful member, Stephanie Vranesich. She passed away Aug. 31st. our heartfelt condolences to the family and may she rest in peace. Our deepest sympathy also to Sally Davidson on the loss of her husband, Quinn. May God rest his soul. Angela Mobilia presided at the Sept. 19th meeting opening it with prayer. Plans for a B game party in October were then finalized. A Christmas banquet was discussed as to where it will be and when. We’ll decide at the Nov. meeting., Do attend. To the sick members, especially Barbara Brennan, we wish a speedy recovery. MARY ZGONC Your reporter No. 24, LA SALLE, ILL. The State Convention held in Jtoliet was truly a wonderful day. We enjoyed the meeting held at the church hall of St. Joseph’s. .. every minute of it. Guest of honor was Mrs. Marie Prisland of Sheboygan, the Honorary President of S.W.U. Honor was given to 50 Golden Years charter member, Alvie Jerin from Oglesby. She was one of the six of Br. 2 named at the Convention. She formerly lived in Chicago and now is living in LaSalle. Welcome and congratulations, Alvie. National Vice-President, Nežka Gaber spoke in memory of our late member and National President, Josephine Livek of Oglesby. Officers of the past and present were all introduced and many gave short talks. Spiritual Advisor, Fr. Claude Okom was present and concelebrated the Polka Mass with Msgr. MJ. Butala and Fr. Frank Perkovich of Eveleth, Minn, who was there with his group. We all enjoyed the mass immensely. There were guests from Wisconsin as well as the branches of Illinois — all well represented. Each delegate gave a very thorough report which were inspirational for us to listen to.. With all the activities of our Zveza planned, it should be a good year. After mass, we all atended a great buffet dinner at the St. Joseph’s Park. Your kind hospitality, ladies of Br. 20, was very evident. It was a lot of work, but well worth it. Keep up the good work and God bless you. Next year we hope to meet in La Salle. Our sympathy to our sisters Antoinette (Mrs. Paul) Ferenchak who lost a brother, Rudy Lushina at age 69. He died Sept. 11th. Among sur- vivors is Ann Lushina, sister-in-law. Our sincere sympathy. Mrs. Mary (Vogrinc) Flannigan’s husband passed away on Sept. 12th our condolences to her. In the hospital in La Salle, St. Mary’s, is Mrs. Jennie Herakovich. Mrs. Anna Planton had surgery and is I'ecovering nicely. Mrs. Josephine Scheck will be in the hospital about 2 months. Mrs. Anna Klopcic’s husband, Anton is at People’s Hospital in Peru. God aid them all to recovery. MARY MICI PILETIČ No. 26, PITTSBURGH, PA. A cheery hello to al the members! We, the officers, hope that everyone had a wonderful summer. A special greeting is extended to all the shut-ins and the sick. Our first meeting after two months vacation was September 21st. It was a delight to have 51 women attending. .Everyone welcomes secretary, Mary Slaney who has made a wonderful recovery after serious surgery. She would like to thank everyone for your prayers, cards and gifts. The annual luncheon was held in Oct. and as usual, a success due to the cooperation of the workers and also the people attending. Everyone enjoy themselves. An appeal is extended to all the members to try to sign up a new junior member. They will be the future of the Slovenian Women’s Union and we all must do our part in this membership drive. Let’s get on the bandwagon called the “Young at Heart Youth Appeal”. Don’t forget the annual Christmas Party in December. God bless and take care of you all. HELEN CESNIK No. 32, EUCLID, OHIO Our meeting in Sept. was very interesting as we met for the first time since June and the attendance was fair. Vice-president gave her report on the sick members. The latest ones were Mary Drenik at Euclid General Hospital for a cataract operation, Caroline Kaliope in Richmond Hgts. Hospital and Teni Skvarča at Charity Hospital. Our sincere get well wishes to them. To all who are ill at home, our wishes for a speedy recovery, too. We pray for you all. Mary Drobnick sent us a thank you card for all she received during her sickness and recuperating period. A belated notice. Charles Widemire, husband of Frances, passed away. Our sympathy to her and family. Eternal rest grant him oh Lord and may he rest in peace. Our secretary read a very nice letter from Irene Odorizzi asking us for members with interesting life histories for the Immigrant series. We would appreciate very much if someone from our branch would respond to her. Sunday, Oct. 3rd we planned to attend the State Convention for Ohio End Michigan. To Br. 50 on their 45th anniversary, our best wishes. Our president is working hard on a bake sale and the National President, with her experience will help her get started. Come to the meet ings to learn more on this. It will be in November. Happy Thanksgiving to all. We had our anniversary in Oct. and planned to celebrate it with refreshments at the meeting in Oct. Back home from vacation with the following news are: Christine Verch visiting her aunt and uncle in Pueblo, Colo, and from there she stopped at Tucson, Arizona; Sandy Koren and her husband and children spent a few weeks in Florida. She also worked hard with the Twirlettes all summer. She is very good and loves them like her own. Jo Somrack and husband celebrated their 20th anniversary Oct. 13th by going to Acapulco, Mexico. Mary Tushar’s granddaughter got married Aug. 14th. Many relatives from out-of-town attended the wedding: great granddaughters from California, a brother from Nebraska, sister from Maryland. Congratulations to them and to Mr. & Mrs. John Tushar. Visiting Carmella Carotenuto’s home from California is Gloria De Maio, her sister in law. Millie Kersman and husband spent three weeks in Slovenia visiting relatives and sightseeing. If any of you want to inform me, I'll be happy to include news of your activities in this column. Also, check your dues and come to the meeting Nov. 17th. A. TEKAVEC Rec. Sec’y No. 34, SOUDAN, MINN. What a DELIGHTFUL day we all had on Sunday September 12 at the ANNUAL MINNESOTA DAY activities in Biwabik, Minnesota with Branch No. 39 being our Hosts. The day was beautiful — sunny skies and warm weather and the ladies came from all Branches — some by busloads and others by car, — approximately 300 or so. Coffee "and" was served at the Park Pavilion and was followed by the meeting at the same place, with discussions taking place, and messages given by our National President Mary Bostian and our National Auditor, Barbara Rosandich, and State President Angie Karish. This was followed by a Noon Mass celebrated by Father Patrick Carey, their pastor, and then fol.owed the dinner and program. -Everyone present enjoyed the day so much and certainly thanks and congratulations are in order for Branch No. 39 for being such perfect hostesses. At the business meeting, Crosby Branch ladies were chosen as hostesses for the 1977 MINNESOTA DAY. Just 3 days after MINNESOTA DAY we had our local Branch No. 34 meeting with Mrs. John Pahula presiding. After business was taken care of, I was asked to report on the activities which took place in Biwabik. Since 16 of our members were there, it was for the benefit of those who couldn’t come — and wished they had. Mrs. Joseph Gornick and Mrs. J'oseph Skala were hostesses at the meeting and Anne Vesel brought the attendance prize which was awarded to Mrs. Gornick. Games of “50” and “SCRABBLE” were enjoyed to conclude the evening's entertainment and prize winners were Mrs. William Lilya and Anne Vesel at "500” and Mrs. Herman Mesojedec at "SCRABBLE”. Hostesses for the October 20th meeting were Mrs. Louise Chiabotti and Mrs. Ramon Berg and Mrs. Leo Wilson donated the attendance prize. As I write this, it is a beautiful Fall day — temperatures in the 50's now in the afternoon, but we have had frost 2 mornings in a row. The vegetables are already picked from the garden and most of our members have dene considerable canning — pickles and relishes of several dif- ferent varieties and jellies and jams. Minnesota members know about all the forest fires that have been raging throughout Minnesota because of the tinder dry forests and high winds and high temperatures earlier in the month. Our scare came on Sept. 7th when at 4:40 in the afternoon, black smoke began to rise 5 miles south of Tower-Soudan and the wind kept blowing at 25 miles an hour and the fire kept coming closer — like a smoke umbrella over our towns., Crews of men worked for the next 2 weeks subduing the fire, — a shift in the wind 4 hours after the fire started saved Tower from being burned out — and God gave us a sprinkling of rain which helped, too. There is still Pittsburgh Marriage Ceremony Vows of matrimony were exchanged between Peggy Grgurich and Ralph Farcme, Jr. last June at St. Pamphilus Church with Rev. J'ames Villa officiating. Peggy is a member of Br. 26 and the daughter of Mary and William Grgurich. Her mother, Mary, grandmother, Johanna Cesnik and her aunts, Ann Cesnik, Anne S!osar and Helen Cesnik are also members of this wonderful organization. We all want to extend to her and her husband, best wishes for a long aind happy married life. REPORTER MRS. CONRAD LINDES a group of men watching for flare-ups. The exact cause is not known — but it is suspected a fallen power line (from the high wind) ignited the grass. Many rural homes were in danger and the families evacuated, — Only one home burned to the ground •— others were saved by firefighters working around the clock for more than 2 weeks — experienced crews coming from other States to help fight the stubborn fire in peat bogs etc. It was truly a frightening experience for the residents of Tower Soudan & the rural area. BARBARA YAPEL, Reporter f!o. 40, LORAIN, OHIO Well, the summer has certainly passed quickly. Hope each day was enjoyed by all. The fall season will find us all busy with many activities. The month of October was love!y as Indian Summer set in. That's when we tied DOCTORS TIE THE KNOT! Our best wishes to Dr. Dorothyann Zakrajšek Lindes and her new husband, Dr. Conrad Lindes on their recent marriage in Philadelphia, Pa. The ceremony was he!d on Aug. 21st at the 201 year old Frankford Friends Meeting House, The reception followed the ceremony with relatives and friends from many parts of the country in attendance. Dorothyann is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Nick Zakrajšek of Pueblo, Colo, and Conrad is a native of Arizona. They are now residing in Co- UU in September William and Elizabeth Ploszaj were married in Lorain, Ohio Sept. 3rd at a double ring ceremony at St. Joseph's church. Bill’s mother, Mary, is our loyal reporter of Br. 40. May they live in wedded bliss forever! up all the loose ends of summer. First we had leaves to rake and then to get ready for our Trick and Treaters. Dcn’t forget to vote — that's really important. Which takes us to our very important meeting cn Nov. 10th when we hold election of officers. Please try to attend. It's not too early to discuss Christ- lumbus, Ohio serving their residencies in family practice at Grant Hospital. Dorothyann is an S.W.U. Scholarship Student and received her medical degree from the University of Nebraska. Her undergraduate work was completed at Creighton University at Omaha. “From the moment their wedding bells rang out, every good wish for happiness came from their friends in Pueblo,” says Mrs. Anna Pachak who has been one of Dorothyann’s most ardent supporters. Mrs. Pachak and all the members of Br. 3 join in this happy wish. mas which will be for us a tureen dinner party at 6 p.m. with a $2 gift exchange. Let’s have a nice turnout. If you haven’t been to any of the recent meetings, call any of the officers and make arrangements to be at the party or see a friend. Just let the planning committee know. More about this later. Sept. meeting was attended by 19 Mr. & Mrs. Ra!ph Farone and family Minnesota Enjoys a Day Together members and we had as our special guest Mary Plečnik who celebrated her 96th birthday. Also, our other birthday girls were there: Ann Bo-browski, Hose Knezetic, Johanna Tomažič and Olga Love. Happy Birthday to all. Our sick list includes Michael and Jennie Ceme. Hope they will soon be well. And, to all our sick members, get well, fast! Ann Udovich and son, Robert were in an accident. By now they should be on the road to recovery. Time flies so fast that it’s not too early to say Happy Thanksgiving. May you have: Enough happiness to keep you sweet, Enougth trials to keep you strong, Enough sorrow to keep you human, Enough hope to keep you happy, Enough failure to keep you humble, Enough success to keep you eager. Enough friend to give you comfort, Enough wealth to meet your needs, Enough enthusiasm to look forward, Enough faith to banish depression, Enough determination to make each day better than yesterday. God bless you all. * * * * It is with great pleasure that my husband and welcomed a new daughter. On Sept. 3rd, our son, William and Elizabeth Kapucinski were married in a double ring ceremony at St. Joseph Church in Amherst, Ohio. Elizabeth is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John W. Kapucinski, it was a lovely wedding and a really nice reception was held at Chef Henri’s in Avon Lake. I wanted to share a truly lovely day with my friends in my beloved Zarja. MARY PLOSZAJ No. 41, CLEVELAND, OHIO Next meeting will be Nov. 14 at 1:30 afternoon at the Slovenian Workmen's Home on Waterloo, On Dec. 12 we will have a Christmas party, election of officers and selecting a Mother of the year for 1977. Please come and help us. Mrs. Mary Prelogar has 3 children, two daughters and one son. All of them were bom on July 28 and of course in different years. They live in Illinois, California, and Florida. Besides visiting these places Mary also has traveled to Washington, Oklahoma, Hollywood, Disney Land and Europe. In Europe she has three brothers and three sisters, a niece who is a Doctor and a nephew who is a professor. She loves to bake. Rose Pujzdar has lost 25 pounds and she looks great. She feels better and wears a much smaller size. Congratulations, Rose. No. 39, BIWABIK, MINN. Dear members, friends and guests: Our State Convention was a great success due to all members taking time out of their busy lives to join us in celebrating the great occasion. They came from far and near, it was a beautiful sight to see so many gathered in one large group, all smiling and happy. We are grateful to our National Board for sending us Mary Bostian who was so graciously received by all. Many thanks are in order to our local members and friends for doing such a great job. Without them, it could never have been done. Our Coffee Brunch committee was on the job, bright and early, headed by our devoted leader, Mary Berknes with her delicious bakery. The colorful reception and registration committee led by our president, Fran Anzelc, with her winning smile and personality did a tremendous job. Our sales gals were complimented on their friendly cooperation and happy faces. Thanks all for a job well done. Fr. Patrick Carey, for his inspiring Mass and all his help, Jtosephine Reishus for her lovely readings... the choir so beautiful and the soloist, Shelly Berts made you think you were in heaven, very lovely. Then to go to the decorations. A finer job was never done. Art Berknes with his “Welcome” sign, never knew before that he was an artist! The tables were just beautifully carried out in the Bicentennial theme, head table with lovely fresh flowers as were the others with vases of red, white and blue flowers made by Mary Berknes and nut cups designed by Mayme Mohar. The McKinley women who did just a great job with the catering for a full house, our lovely girls that waited on the tables in very tight quarters, the photographer for taking pictures, We have new badges. Anyone wishing to order, contact your secretary, 475-2644 and I will mail you one. Angela Slivenik's younger son got married on Aug. 14 and Sept. 12 he held a wedding reception at the Celebrity room. I bought a Slovenian language manual edited by Milena Gobetz and her sister Breda Loncar. This is the first volume and there will be two more. There will be also recorded tapes in the future. I was very pleased with the outline of the Slovenian language and anyone wanting to better understand the Slovenian language our beautiful charter members, all aiesseu up with tiieir corsages leernig so pioud. i iitm me handsome-est two men in town erueriainea us by p.aying their button accoruians. Boys, you gave eveiyone a great thrnl with your old scugs tnait Diougnt many old memories, nameiy Louise Sherek and Bob Fushcar. You two are the best with personality plus. Lesler Dolin, a wonderful toastmaster, puts everyone at ease with his great talent. It was good to see so many enjoying themselves, laughing ana really having a good time. If anyone can put anything across, it’s Lester. Another great singer that stole the show with his lovely songs was Frank Mihelieh. Many a tear was dropped as he sang, accompanied by a beautiful! and talented young man on his accordian, Tony Marolt. This lad is going places. lEiy always adds to our programs with that great lady and her winning smile, Mary Hutar. She gets you all when she leads the community singing. Just great! Can’t forget also another lady, Mary Palcher, with her singing and that always-ready accordian. Mary called me and said they enjoyed your great playing as all walked to the church. Another gal that our branch has to take a hat off to is Ann Strain from Reading, Pa. She was such a help to all of us for the last months and she claims she enjoyed every bit of it. She is sister of Frank and Mary Berknes. My brother, Frank Anzelc and Swannie Swanson, Helen Swanson’s husband, helped us a lot with the heavy work. God bless you both. If I left anyone out, it isn’t in- tentional. Thanks again, as without you, we could not have made it. All the potica and krofe bakers, you deserve special thanks, too. God bless you all. ANGELINE KARISH State President this book is the one to get. It is distributed thru the Slovenian Research Center Of America, Inc. 29227 Eddy Road, Willoughby Hills, Ohio 44092. The book is 7.00 and well worth its price. Fran Bezdek, an artist in acrylic painting, is one of our newer members and she also teaches a children's class in Willoughby Hills, Ohio. Your secretary would welcome any news that you might have, Would be very glad to include your news items in this column. So please write or call me. JANE KAPLAN, Sec. IRENE ODORIZZI: 2362 Paddock Lane Reston, Va. 22091 THE IMMIGRANT © Irene Odorizzi, 1976, Johanna froin Nova Štifta When I recall my youthful days in Slovenia and remember my birth place of Nova Štifta, nestled in the Savinja Valley, I recall the high Karavanke mountains covered from top to bottom with thick green forests, the deep blue sky, dotted with billowy clouds, and the clear spring streams flowing through emerald upland pastures. They are as real to me now as they were in 1900. Why did I ever leave this little bit of paradise in search for something better? The reason was simple, and the decision to leave was never regretted. My father owned a large farm along the rolling countryside, which provided us enough to eat but far too much work. From morning till night, the work never ended. Other girls my age had life easier and enjoyed nicer things than I. Even though I worked as hard as a hired hand, no pay was given me, because I was a daughter and owed that work to my parents. The future held no promise of better things, to come unless I would succumb to “America Fever" which was passing through all the villages at that time. At fifteen years of age, I decided to go to the U.S. and earn “lots” of money quickly, then I could return home, enjoy independence and the better things of life. Just imagine what my friends and family would say then! In 1902, I sailed for America making my final destination, La Salle, Illinois. There I lived with my Aunt and worked in a hotel for one year before venturing a little bit north to the city of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, which had green fertile fields and rolling countryside similar to Slovenia. Sheboygan, already a community of about twenty-six hundred Slovenian immigrants, had enough employment for men and women alike. One year after my arrival in Sheboygan, wedding bells rang for Anton “Toni” Suscha, who was from Trebelno, and myself. He was such an aggressive and talented businessman that a year later he opened up a saloon. At that time a saloon was not only a place where a man stopped for liquid refreshment after a hard day at work, but a'so a place for exchanging latest news and information about Slovenia, citizenship, and immigration laws, better employment in other cities, politics, new Slovenes in town, and life in general. It was also a good place to learn the English language. Toni was well-known, well-liked, and thought of as a good father. If someone needed money, they came to “Toni” for a loan. If a job was needed, “Toni” would find it for him. When an interpreter was needed, “Toni" was there to translate. Should a countryman be sick, “Toni” came to help out. Or, if a man wished to start a business, he could always count on “Toni” for help. He Was an all-around wonderful man.. My husband and I were baptismal godparents to one hundred children, and I was confirmation sponsor to twenty-six girls. Whenever a family had a new arrival, the godmother brought the customary gift of a chicken to the mother, continuing the tradition of the old country here in America. Usually, the confirmation gift was a wrist watch which delighted a teen-age girl and was probably her most expensive and prized possession. In 1908, Toni started a Meat Market and Grocery Shop., My good friend and organizer of the Slovenian Women’s Union, Marie Prisland, was our first customer. She bought pork chops which, at that time, were selling for the fantastic price of 10 cents a pound. Our children, Jane and Ludwig, managed the store when they became of age, until a supermarket was built close by, absorbing many customers. The door to the market was finally closed after 65 years of business, ending an era of personalized service, extensive credit, telephone orders, home delivery, and the friendly butcher at the corner market. Toni and I had the first automobile among the Slovenians in Sheboygan. What excitement that black touring cai caused as everyone inspected under the hood, tested the seats, kicked the thin wheels, and turned the crank a time or two until the amazing vehicle began to shake and chug. “Lizi”, as Toni called it, was a nice looking automobile but lacked the strength needed to haul a car-full of passengers up hilly roads. One day, when we went on a "long” eighteen mile trip to Elkart Lake, the car approached a small hill, began its upward climb, then stopped. We were concerned and asked, “What’s wrong?” Toni answered, "The car’s too heavy — Lizi can’t make it with this weight." So all the passengers had to get out of the car and walk up the hill as the driver and the empty car followed close behind. Those were the good old days! Mr. & Mrs Anton Suscha (circa 1903). After we had been married awhile, many single Slovenian men had urged me to start a boarding house, as other Slovenian ladies were doing. Toni agreed and it wasn’t long before the house was always filled with fifteen to twenty boarders. It took many long hours and a lot of hard work to feed and wash for so many people. The kitchen was always hot because the stove, fired with coal or wood, was used for cooking three daily meals, and used to heat the iron for our large baskets of weekly wash. Preserving food, which was grown in our garden, and helped with the budget, was an important summertime job. I canned two thousand quarts of fruit and vegetables yearly. Washing and feeding boarders was not the only care which they required. On occasion someone would develop a cold or stomach ache and I selected home-dried herbs for the remedy. During summer months, I gathered herbs grown in my garden or in nearby fields and woods, then dried and stored them for tea during the year. Each herb had a special medicinal value. Arnica flowers were gather-ex!, placed in a small cloth bag and squeezed over a tiny jar which collected the precious drops. It was an cwel'cnt methed cf healing cuts or deep bruises, and stopped the bleeding almost instantly. Camomi'e flowers were dried for tea which was ideal when babies cried from cholic or a stomach ache. Doctors still recommend camomile tea for infants. Peppermint leaves, also preserved for tea, aided an upset stomach end were used esp«c:ally for the older children. Crawl grass brewed into tea controlled the blood sugar level and diabetes. If anyone had bladder problems or excessive water in the body, prisilse or horsetail grass was cooked and served to the ailing person who always showed signs of relief. Pelin, or vermuth, was dried and used with tea or sometimes left in a bottle of whiskey for stomach disorders. One day, a boarder complained about a bad stomach ache and asked me for some help, so I brewed a strong cup of pslin tea. He drank the bitter liquid complaining about the taste with each swallow. After recovering, he laughingy told another boarder, "I think I'd rather have the stomach ache than drink that tea again." Flowers from the Linden tree along with elderberry flowers were dried and blended together to make a tea which would relieve coughing. The Century flower was known to have cures for a thousand illnesses one of which was the relief of gas pains in the stomach. There were other home remedies used in those early days aside from herbal teas. We could count on blackberry brandy to stop diarrhea. A shot of Koemel was sometimes taken by a woman who suffered from monthly cramps. A hot tody of honey, lemon, tea, and whiskey was used to “kill or cure” a cold. Certain proportions of apple cider vinegar, honey, and water helped the aching arthritic limbs. Constipation was relieved by a good plate of sauerkraut and a fresh apple after eating dinner served as a natural dentifrice and cleaned your teeth more effectively than toothpaste. Chewing a few peppermint leaves, which grew profusely in many a garden, was ideal for giving a sweet breath. And so, each woman became her own doctor and nurse to family or friends, using the free gifts supplied by Mother Nature. After she was married, my very good friend, Marie Prisland, had some extra time on her hands because she no longer worked in the factory. At that time it was a disgrace for a man, if his wife was forced to work outside the home. He was to be the sole provider. So she often came to help me with my children and boarders. One day, we tried to make an American pie which was to us the greatest challenge and the peak of culinary art. We dccided en a lemon pie and followed the recipe in every detail. I made the dough, but burned it slightly in the baking. Marie began to vigorously beat the filling— perhaps a little "too vigorously” because some of it fell on the floor. Finally, the pie was baked and we both stood looking at it in sheer admiration, amazement, and pride. Now we could prepare a pie like any other American woman. We were truly "Americanized.” We placed the pie on the kitchen couch to cool and began to set the tab’e and prepare for dinner. The first boarder arrived, took off his jacket and threw it on the couch, as he always did, unaware of the masterpriece cooling there. The next boarder arrived and complaining Toni Suscha in his popular establishment, "up-to-date” in the early 1900's. that he was very tired, sat on the couch to rest, directly on top of his friend's jacket. Needless to say, that was the end of the pie and also the end of our plan to display our newly acquired s'kill. Cooking for so many boarders prepared me for my daughter Jane’s marriage, when we roasted 125 chickens for the dinner and a wedding which lasted three days. Invitations were never mailed out in those days, but the married couple, accompanied by their accordion player, would go from one house to another immediately after the wedding service and personally invite friends and relatives to the reception. Looking back, during those difficult years, there were happy moments, but also sad ones. I had given birth to seven children, three of which died at childbirth. And, in 1922, my Tcni passed away, after only 17 years of marriage leaving me with four children, Jane, Ludwig, Anton, and Mary. Two years later, I married his brother Frank, and we were wed only 13 years when he also passed away. Despite all the sad experiences, the Lord sends us, He also provides the strength necessary to bear them. Now that I see my children and grandchildren mature and successful, I feel that the voyage to America was one of the wisest decisions that I made during my lifetime. # * # Footnote: All J'ohanna's children are or were in business. Ludwig and Jane managed the Meat Market and Grocery Store for 43 years. Mary has a travern and a hotel. Anton was the superintendent of the City's Incinerator before he retired. A grandson, Richard W. Suscha, is the popular mayor of Sheboygan. Patrick Ziegenhorn, another grandson, is professor of music and the organist of the church choir. -ooOoo- The information for the above story was supplied through the courtesy of Mrs. Marie Prisland, who interviewed Mrs. Suscha, her oldest friend. The IMMIGRANT series... / is possible due to the fine cooperation of you, our members, in sending us your family memoirs, photos and references to others with interesting stories to share with our readers. Our author, Irene Odorizzi, graciously accepts this material and hopes to receive more of it from you. Write to her at 2362 Paddock Lane, Reston, Va. 22091. Ed. Hermine Prisland Dicke: 3717 Council Crest Madison, Wis. 53711 i ,4. :• (tnStHd b and * * * . * The traditional Thanksgiving dinner calls for roast turkey. Food experts suggest that you buy at least £ pound of ready-to-coo'k turkey with bone for each person you plan to serve and make 1 cup of stuffing for each pound of turkey. If bird weighs more than 10 pounds subtract 2 cups of stuffing from total — use 12 cups of stuffing for turkey weighing 14 pounds. If you plan to use 'left overs’ double the amount of turkey per person. “The art of stuffing the bird is nothing to frighten one, but the job of making the stuffing is an art”. Here are some stuffing recipes from the food experts. Each recipe makes 4 cups of stuffing. SAVORY BREAD STUFFING 3 tablespoons butter, margarine or poultry fat % cup chopped celery (stalks and leaves) 3 tablespoons chopped parsley 2 tablespoons chopped cnion 4 cups soft breadcrumbs £ teaspoon poultry seasoning or dried sage £ teaspoon salt pepper as desired Melt fat in fry pan. Add celery, parsley and onion. Cook until tender, stirring occasionally. Do not brown. Add fat and vegetables to breadcrumbs. Add seasonings. Mix lightly, but well. Add very little liquid, a few tablespoons are enough (broth, milk or hot water) or no liquid at all. Stuffing will take on moisture from the turkey. VARIATIONS: OYSTER STUFFING: Omit celery and reduce parsley and onion to 1 tablespoon each. Add £ pint oysters, heated in their own liquid, drained and chopped. NUT STUFFING: Omit parsley and poultry or sage seasoning and add £ cup chopped nutmeats — pecans, roasted almonds, filberts or cooked chestnuts. CORNBREAD STUFFING: Omit bread crumbs and poultry or sage seasoning. Add 4 cups combread crumbs and £ teaspoon thyme. IxO 1ST TURKEY Wash turkey completely inside and outside with cold water. Pat dry with clean cloth or paper towels. Fill body cavity lightly with stuffing. Close opening by fastening with skewers and lace shut with string or sew with the old fashioned needle and thread. Wrap string around tail and ends of legs and tie. Or, if there is a band of skin above tail, tuck legs into it. Bring string crisscross over back and around base of wings. Tie., Fill neck cavity with stuffing. Fasten neck skin to back with skewer. Brush entire bird with melted fat. Place on rack in shallow pan, breast up. Insert meat thermometer in breast, being sure that tip does not touch bone. Place in preheated 325 degree oven. Do not add water; do not cover pan. Basting is not .necessary. When light golden brown place a piece of aluminum foil loosely over the turkey or a piece of thin cloth moistened with fat. When turkey is about % done cut the cord holding the legs together so that the inside thighs become thoroughly cooked. Turkey is done when meat thermometer registers 190 degrees (about 20 minutes per pound) or when leg joints move easily. Plan that the turkey will be done 20 to 30 minutes before serving. The “rest period" helps make meat juicy and carving easy. STUFFING HINTS: 1. Stuff the bird just before reasting to avoid possibility of food poisoning. 2. The stuffing will be easier to do if you place the turkey in a large pan. 3. 2 to 4 day old bread is best for stuffing. Pull the bread apart with your fingers or with a fork on a flat surface. 4. Extra stuffing can be baked separately in a pie pan during the last 30 to 45 minutes of roasting time. Baste occasionally with poultry fat. 5. Do not stuff the bird too full or too tight. Stuffing swells during cooking. 6. Do not put raw onion and celery in dressing. Cook by sauteing in butter or fat until translucent. 7. A cne pound loaf erf bread makes 8 cups oif loosely packed large crumbs. QUICK TURKEY CASSEROLE 5 Cups cooked turkey 2 packages frozen broccoli pieces cooked and drained 2 cans cream of chicken soup, undiluted 2 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspocn lemon juice 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese y4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese Bread crumbs sauteed lightly in butter. Place cooked broccoli in 9 x 13 casserole. Arrange turkey on top. Combine remaining ingredients, except -bread crumbs, and pour over broccoli. Top with crumbs. Bake in moderate (350 degree) oven, uncovered, for about 35 to 40 minutes or until bubbly. * * * * During the national convention Mrs. Mitzi Tutin of Mt. Lebanon, Pa. and new member of Br. 43 served her fabulous REFRIGERATED CHEESE TOR-TE-SPECIAL to three delegates whom she entertained for dinner. They all said, to me “You must get the cheese torte recipe for your column. It’s terrific”. I was delighted to get the much treasured recipe which has been in the family over 25 years. It would be a "special” treat for your Thanksgiving dinner. REFRIGERATED CHEESE TORTE-SPECIAL 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin (2 envelopes) £ cup cold water 4 egg yolks 1 cup sugar £ teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1 pound Baker’s Cheese (can be substituted by Borden's 14 oz carton of Dry Cottage Cheese if Baker’s Cheese is not available) i/4 teaspoon vanilla 4 egg whites 2£ pints whipping cream Pour cold water in bowl and sprinkle with the gelatine. Set aside. Beat egg yolks slightly, add sugar, salt and milk. Cook this over boiling water until it’s like custard (stir occasionally while cooking) — cook until mixture well coats the spoon. Add gelatine to hot mixture and stir until thoroughly dissolved. Cool for a short time; then Members Participate Energetically place in refrigerator to cool until mixture begins to thicken. Add cheese and vanilla and beat with egg beater until light and fluffy. Whip separately each h pint whipping cream in clean, cold bowls. Beat egg whites until stiff and dry. Into cheese mixture fold in (do not beat) the 2 pints of cream end beaten egg whites. GRAHAM CRACKER PASTRY 18 double graham crackers, rolled fine l/3 cup sugar l/3 cup melted butter 1 teaspocn cinnamon Mix ingredients together. Line well buttered spring form with graham cracker crumbs setting aside 1 cup to sprinkle on top. Fill the lined spring form pan with the cheese mixture and sprinkle remaining crumbs on top. Refrigerate at least 12 hours or overnight. Note: An 8 ounce can of well drained crushed pineapple can be added to cheese mixture, if desired. Happy Thanksgiving to all! Cordially, HERMINE Mo. 43, MILWAUKEE, W!S. The September meeting surprised everyone, with the great attendance due to the change of meeting day from the first Thursday to the third. Starting in October, meetings will now be held the first Thursday of each month. The Poultry Card Party was the discussion of the evening. We need prizes for the Match Game, Mystery Package, Chuck of Luck and door prizes. Plese bring them to the Nov. 4th meeting.. All members, families and friends are cordially invited to attend the card party on Sunday, Nov. 21st at Rebemisek’s Club 36. The Adult Christmas Party wiH be on Thursday, Dec. 2nd after the meeting and the Children's Christmas Party has been changed from Dec. 4th to Saturday Dec. 11th. Juniors thru 10 years of age will receive letters. Congratulations to Mary Musich who became a great grandmother. Her happy smiles show she is really excited to acquire the honor. Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Sundeen left for Hawaii to finish celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Have a good time, Eleanor and Elmer, but no grass skirts, please! Mr. & Mrs. Frank Zuponcic left for New York to attend a recital given by Frank's niece. From N.Y. they will tour the New England states and will be gone 3 weeks. Enjoy yourselves, Rose and Frank. No. 42, MAPLE HGTS, OHIO Hello, ladies! Belated Birthday wishes to our Sept. ladies, Theresa Filips, Millie Lipnos, Mary Prhne (my sister-in-law) and a special one to Angela Perko who reached that nice age of 75 years young. Our Oct. ladies are our YOUNG Mrs. Simončič (cnly 85!) and Frances Tomsic. All the best to you. This month, we have J'ennie Perko, Cilka Hočevar, Betty Gawor and Teresa Gorup on the birthday list. Congratulations. We hear our Florida member was here visiting her parents and relatives, Julia Lipnos and her husband, Louis. Also, when they left for home they took along Frances Stavec with them. So glad to know you’re better, Frances and can travel around now. We also heard that Mary Ann Filips had her brothers here from Minnesota, and their wives. I bet a lot of our members went on vacations and had lots of company but I didn’t hear about it in time to write. Lou and I enjoyed out trip to Slovenia. We spent a full day at Škofija Loka at the July 4th pionic as we stayed at Lou’s cousin's. At the start of that day they had a few speeches to open the program and then a big parade started. We were asked to sit in the first carriage in the parade with two beautiful black horses driving us. The rest of the carriages had brown horses. It was very thrilling and we took a lot of pictures. We went up a high hill and viewed the mass of people. The picnic lasted all day. Our very best wishes to Nikoleta Lerchbacher and her husband on their 50th Wedding Anniversary this month. To our new great grandmother for her first time, Frances Prhne, and new "repeat” grandmothers, Olga Ponikvar and Lillian Horvath, congratulations. Jenny Pugel will be going east for two weeks visiting friends and their son in Virginia and Michigan. Jennie’s sister will be traveling with her. Have an enjoyable trip gals. Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Luba are leaving for Baragaland and Marquette, Michigan to see the beautiful Shrine of Bishop Baraga, then on to Minnesota to visit friends and relatives. Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Frahm are vacationing in Door County for one week. Grandma Strazisher will be baby sitting and she enjoys every minute of it with her grandchildren. The son of Christine Stein, Ross, and Marsha Reichers were married in Belmcnt, Wisconsin on Sept. 18th. The bride wore a beautiful white To Helen Lipnos who retired from work in July, best of health and good wishes. We understand you spent a lot of time in Pumatuming at your cottage. To Anna Glivar and Agnes Vercek, a get well wish. We think of you often. You darling ladies sure spent a lot of time in the hospital! Welcome to two new members, Nellie Chapas and Lillian Chase. You all probably heard about the wonderful turnout we had at Maple Hgts. Library on Sept. 26th at Slovenian Day there. We had two big glass cases to display things from Slovenia — lent to us by our members and friends. We had pictures and other displays during the afternoon of the show. Slides of Slovenia were shown by Carol and Bob Kastelic, music by three accordians, also three young ladies, two of them granddaughters of Mary Fink and another a daughter of Lillian Horvath sang in Slovenian. We served smoked sausages, potica, homemade bread and coffee. A treat for all! Passed out pamphlets supplied to us by Kollander Travel. Recipes of Potica were very popular. Our Mayor Lisly of Maple Heights was also there, "Red” Klir, Slovenian Home and Planina were in charge and of course, that means lots of us ženska Zveza members, too, because 8 of us sing with Planina. They would like a repeat performance at the new library after it is completed. They have held other nationality affairs too. A few of us dressed up in Slovenian outfits. (See photos.) Ladies, the meeting night is Nov. 16th at 7. It will be election night too, so please attend. And, our Christmas party is Dec., 14th Let us know that evening if you plan to come. See you Nov. 16th. MARY LOU PRHNE taffeta dress with lace trim and a shoulder length veil. Her four bridesmaids wore beautiful rust colored 2 piece dresses which the bride made. They carried large rust-colored mums. The groom's sister, Sharon, was one of the bridesmaids. Ross, Sharon and mom are all members. Ross was attired in a white tuxedo and the ushers wore rust colored trousers. A beautiful fall wedding! Their reception was held in Dodgeville and dancing followed. They will reside in Milwaukee. Another beautiful wedding was of the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ervin Vodnik. She was a debutante at the 1975 Cotillion Ball. On Sept. 25th, J'oanne Vodnik became the bride of Peter Matuszak, son of Mr. & Mrs. At Maple Heights Library “Slovenian Day” Mary Filips and Mary Fink slicing some delicious poticas for guests at the Maple Hgts. Library celebration of Slovenian Day; part of the display of Slovenian art and crafts; Bottom: Slovenian "Auba” and other parts of the native costume were also ešhibited; Millie Lipnos smiles a greeting to all visitors; Olga Ponikvar, Millie Lipnos, Mary Lou Prhne and Mary Fink were on the local committee. (Photo's by Mary Leu Prhne — see her report, Br. 42). Blaise Matuszak. Fr. Bernard Karmo-nocky officiated at the ceremony at St. John’s church. Joanne wore a white chiffon dress with a long train and shoulder length veil. She carried a colonial bouquet with white flowers and rosebuds. Her three bridesmaids, two of whom are our members, Betty Gallun and Mary Ellen Schulta, wore yellow chiffon dresses with yellow picture hats and carried baskets of mums. Joanne’s two nieces, Cheryl as Jr. bridesmaid and Suzette in white like a miniature bride, were darling. The groom was also attired in white and the ushers in tan tuxedos and carried canes. Two of the ushers are also our members, Tod and Jay Kouchich. Tod was Joanne's escort at the Cotillion. The reception was held at Kuglitsch’s Hgh. 100. The newlyweds are living in Milwaukee after their Florida honeymoon. Oct. 2nd, St. James church pro- vided the setting for the marriage of Gail Rossbeck and William Hribar. Gail is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Rossbeck of Mukwonago and Billy is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Hribar of Caledonia. Their reception was at the Serb Hall on Oklahoma Ave. To all the newlyweds, congratulations and best wishes. Love, honor and obey are the three key words. Members, check your dues for 1976 and if in arrears, take care of this as soon as possible. Next meeting, Nov. 4. Remember Dec. 2nd with Christmas party following. ROSE KRAEMER No. 45, PORTLAND, ORE. We held the first fall meeting on Sept. 21st at the home of Florence Lolich. A get well card was signed for wishes for recovery to member, Anna Barta. Three of our members in nursing homes, Mrs. Werderber, Mrs. Struznik and Mrs. Zeko were visited by sister members, Mary Roso and Wilma Franciskovich. Christina Lolich, one of our Junior members, graduated from Nursing School and is working in the Bum Unit at Emanuel Hospital. We congratulate her. All members are asked to bring their dues up to date before the end of the year so that our Financial See’y Wilma can get her books finalized for the year. Meeting was adjourned with prayer. Our annual Christmas party will be held at the home of Rosemary Gordon at 6645 Doncaster Dr.,, Gladstone, Oregon. Please call 254-3683 or 654-8728 if you have any questions concerning the party. Sincerely, ALICE E. VIDAN Br. 5® Culminates Year with 45th Anniversary Celebration 'Re mini seen ses of days gene by filled the air at the 45th anniversary celebration of Br. 50 in Cleveland, Ohio held Oct. 3rd at the Euclid Rechar Ave. Slovenian Home. The officers and members gathered earlier in the day to participate in the annual Ohio-Michigan State Convention. It was presided by State President, Sophie Magayna and attended also by National President, Mary Bostian of Cleveland's Br. 32. The officers of Br. 50 are headed by Ann Tercek, president with Dorothy Winter, vice-president, Irene Jagodnik, secretary-treasurer and Ann Winter, recording secretary. They are all cn the accompanying photo with others who are charter members of Br. 50. In 1931, Br. 50 was organized as the first English speaking branch of the Slovenian Women’s Union by Albina Novak who was cne of the early National Officers in charge of youth activities. Those who attended that first meeting and took office were: Sophie Posch, first president, Antoinette- Celesnik, Josephine, Frances and Mitzi Bencin, Carole Traven and Josephine Seelye. All the charter members attended the celebration Oct. 3rd except Mrs. Seelye who resides in Florida. The Br. 50 ladies have always been one of the most active performing in countless parades and drill exhibitions. They also participated in numerous stage plays and shows — all talented singers, actresses and commediennes. Mrs. Seelye is remembered as the beloved "Uma Než’ka” personified. The ladies also kept a bowling team going for many years. Their latest activity has been to gather funds for charitable causes and the S.W.U. Scholarship Charter members at the anniversary: From left, Mmes. Ann Winter, Sophie Posch, Antoinette Celesnik, Josephine Bencin, Irene Jagodnik, Frances Bencin, Carole Traven, Mitzi Bencin, Ann Tercek and Dorothy Winter. (Jo Seelye not on photo.) Fund benefited from this work most recently at the National Conventicn in Pittsburgh when Mrs. Tercek presented it a dcnaticn from Br. 50 of $1,000 to further scholarships among our young members. Tho the old days are gone, the spirit remains and it is as youthful as ever. We look forward to Br. 50’s future anniversaries and continuing leadership. CORINNE LESKOVAR First Mascot of the Marie Prisland Cadets of Br. 50. “Una fU 'ta One of the most beloved figures of the S.W.U. was Urna Nežka, a character that was penned by our Founder for ZARJA, who came up with all kinds of funny stories and anecdotes. She was personified by a lovely member of Br. 50, Jc Seelye, and as such, Urna Nežka attended many functions. She was always getting into things and added gaiety to any party or get together. As Urna Nežka would say, ‘‘Pa še how!" V'1 V'* ELLIS ISLAND Continued: arc) now there is merely the sound of faint footsteps and whistling wind. The red brick structure literally cries out to be restored to its cnce glorious condition, so that it might retell its story to the children and grandchildren of the countless immigrants who faced the unknown on this tiny is:'fnd. Passing through the low dark corridor and into the spacious marn hall, it is impossible to deny the sentiment which pervades one’s body: overwhelming sensations of pride, gratefulness, love, respect, and admiration flow with every tear that rolls down the cheek. You know for a fact your parents walked along the very route that you now follow only under more pathetic circumstances then. I recently experienced this unique adventure and wish that every descendant of immigrant ancestry might have the opportunity to tour E'lis Island and see for himself what our parents went through 50 or more years ago. The National Park Service opened Ellis Island to the general public for visitation in July 1976. However, only a maximum cf 300 tourists per day were allowed to Visit the Island because adequate facilities were not available. Restoring the Island to a first class National Monument would allow greater numbers to tour this edifice, while retaining for posterity the significance of Ellis Island. Let us join together in appeal to our representatives, senators, National Park Service, and President of the U. S to restore Ellis Island to its former condition. Surely our government can affort $20 million dollars for compete restoration, in order that Ellis Island might become a living monument to the courage, strength, perseverance, endurance, and sacrifice which every immigrant expended to establish himself and his family in America, while simultaneously contributing to the advancement of a great nation. Officers and members let us give the restoration of Ellis Island top priority by flooding the offices of our e'ected officials with letters emphasizing the importance of this proposal. The "Ellis” project affects us for we are each a part of the 100,000 Americans who can trace ancestry back to the 12 million immigrants who passed through Ellis Island. Let us complete the Bicentennial year with a cannon shot that is heard across the country and into the hallowed halls of our Capitol in Washington, D.C.—"Restore Ellis Island to its Original Condition.” IRENE M. ODORIZZI Mr. & Mrs. Frank Minello (Josephine) announce that daughter Madeline, (Debutante of 1972) and Jeffrey Johnson were married Sept. 11th. Many happy years to both. ■Mr. & Mrs. Leo Jevec (Ernestine) have their son, Capt. Robert J. Jevec, his wife, Veronika, and 5 month old baby, Tanja, visiting them from Germany for two weeks. They haven’t seen them for three years, so will have much to talk about. Member Agnes Bradac with friend, Josephine Tercek, are touring Europe for one month. Frances Seitz gave a report of the Debutante Ball, of which she was co-chairman, held in June, and was a beautiful affair. Frances, who is the new Youth Advisor, also pleads for new young people to join our lodge and keep the good work going. Grand- No. 50. CLEVELAND, OHIO After two months of no meetings (July & Aug.) our Sept. meeting opened up with a bang. .. 121 ladies were present! Our president, Ann Tercek, opened with a prayer and salute to the flag. Also a few extra prayers were said for our deceased members and their families. Our V. P., Dorothy Winter, then read the correspondence, thank you notes, and sympathy cards received. It was nice to see some of the members who were on the sick list during the summer or before attending. Jean Ger-car, who was laid up with a broken hip, came in with her crutches. A big welcome back to all! Beatrice Somrak reported to be in Euclid General Hospital. Helen Bonac also reported ill. New members were then introduced, Mary Sherry, Angie Selickas, and Anne Orlikowski. My apology to Mary Vadnal, who joined our lodge several months ago, and I failed to mention her name along with the others who joined at that time. (And her being my cousin!) Quite a few guests were present, among them Annie Stano-nick from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Jean Petrovič from Sebring, Fla.., and Marie Miko, a possible new member? Wedding Anniversaries: Mr. & Mrs. Sebnik (Vera) 41 yrs. Mr. & Mrs. Tome (Beatrice) 41 yrs. Congratulations and many more! Also "Happy Birthday” to all our Sept., Oct. and Nov. gals. A thank you to the ladies who brough pastries for the table, and to Jean Tomsic who brought a luscious large layer cake. She is a Sept. Birthday gal. COMBINED BRANCHES OF OHIO After having a short vacation, we had a very nice meeting Sept. 24th and present were branches 10, 14, 21, 25, 32, 41, 42 and 50. I’d like to thank all the officers of these branches and members who make an effort to attend these meetings. All officers give such nice reports. Thanks to our National President, Mary Boston and National Youth Advisors for their reports, too. A financial report was read from the Cotillion Ball proceeds by yours truly.. One of the two financial secretaries, Ann Tercek gave the following report of donations given from the proceeds: $150 to the S.W.U. Scholarship Fund, $150 to the Slovenian Home for Aged on Neff Road, $150 to the Mary Mavec Home for Children and $50 to the Crncer Home. Our next order of business was to plan for the Ohio-Michigan State Convention of Oct. 3rd. It was held in conjunction with Br. 50’s 45th Anniversary. This was expected to be a grand event. A big get-well wish goes out to our two devoted members of Br. 25, Mary Kolegar and Dorothy Strniša. We miss them both and hope the good Lord will once again bless them with good health. Our next meeting will be at the Celebrity Room — as a Christmas Party and meeting combined. It will be on Nov. 11th. Let’s not forget this. We have a lot of important things to discuss. My best wishes to all of you. SOPHIE MAGAYNA State President C^hriihncti f-^arty for (Cleveland juniors Set The Christmas party for juniors of -jX y the Cleveland area is coming up on ^ Dec. 4th, 1976, a Saturday at 1 p. m. at the St. Clair Recreation Center, 6250 St. Clair Ave. \£)1 Treat your children to a most delightful party of games, singing, dancing and good food. Santa will «■ be there, too. Parents are asked to bring a one dollar gift for their youngsters. For more information call 261-2856 or a member of the Youth Board Committee. FRAN SEITZ \5r
hn followed, impriscning her in a gentle but inescapable embrace. "There is still time for you to slip away,” he began. “General Washington is just across the Hudson at Fort Lee. From there, you can go back to our home in Pennsylvania.” “No, John,” came her reply. "I have never left your side since we were married four years ago. I will not do so now.” There was no anger in the young man’s eyes. Yet his voice was harsh when he said, "But you don’t understand. The Hessians and Redcoats outnumber us at least three to one!” “All the more reason for me to stay,” Margaret countered. "Remember what Colonel Magaw said today when the British demanded that we surrender?” Then slowly, Margaret repeated the defiant words of the Pennsylvania commander: Actuated by the most glorious cause that mankind ever fought in, I am determined to defend this post to the very last extremity. John Corbin listened in silence. He now knew there was no chance of changing Margaret's mind — just as he knew there was no chance of the Americans winning the battle that would take place later in the day. The British did not win easily, however. Time and again as they stormed up Forest Hill (now known as Fort Tryon), the Hessians were repulsed by the fire from the two-gun emplacement where John Corbin served as matross. A matross only assisted in loading and sponging the cannon. Yet when the gunner in charge fell dead, John Corbin quickly took over. At his side was his wife Margaret, who now assumed the role of matross. Together they kept the cannon roaring down at the Hessian horde. Despite the deadly fire, the Hessians continued to crawl painfully over the jagged rocks of Forest Hill. All the while the cannons filled the air with a thunder that was deafening. Then suddenly one explosion seemed louder to Margaret than all the rest. Looking up from where she was stooping over their dwindling supply of gunpowder, she saw John reel back, blood spurting from a direct hit.. There was nothing she could do to help him — nothing but to take his place at the cannon. Acting as both matross and gunner, Margaret Corbin kept her cannon firing until a charge of red-hot grape-shot tore through her upper body. Only then was her gun silent as she fell near the body of her husband. A few minutes later, the blue-coated Hessians stormed over the barricade, their flashing bayonets ending the last resistance on Forest Hill. Late in the afternoon of November 16, 1776, a bloodsmeared doctor wearily climbed up to the now silent redoubt, searching for the wounded. He was about to turn away when he spied a slight movement near one of the cannons. Bending down, he shook his head in disbelief. What he had thought was the shattered corpse of a soldier was actually a woman — and she was alive! Two centuries ago, the practice of medicine was comparatively primitive, with no such things as blood transfusions or penicillin. Therefore, it is amazing that Margaret Corbin survived the shower of grapeshot that lacerated her chest and jaw, and' 1 almost tore her left arm from her body. Even more amazing is the fact that, in this condition, she endured a jolting ride of almost one hundred miles to Philadelphia. For it was there the American wounded were sent after the British victory at Fort Washington. Nothing more was heard of Margaret Corbin until July, 1777, when Congress approved the formation of an Invalid Regiment made up of disabled soldiers. Though she had been cnly a volunteer nurse and aide to her husband’s unit, and not an enlisted soldier, her outstanding heroism and sacrifice could not be denied. So it was that “Captain Molly,” as peop!e had begun to call her, was immediately enrolled in this regiment and assigned to West Point. With the end of the war in 1783, the Invalid Regiment was mustered out, but Margaret Corbin was not forgotten. In time, a grateful Congress voted her a lifetime pension, for her wounds had permanently disabled her. She was the first woman ever to receive such a grant from the United States government — a fitting reward for “the first American woman to take a soldier’s part in the War for Liberty.” During this year’s election time and for Thanksgiving here is a prayer written by Thomas Jtefferson, secretary of State for George Washington, twice President of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence: ^ ts>. Vfj Almighty God, Who has given us this good land for our heritage, we beseech Thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of Thy favor and g'ad to do Thy will. Bless our land with honorable industry, sound learning and pure manners. Save us from violence, discord and confusion; from pride and arrogance and from every evil way. Defend our liberties and fashion into one united people the multitudes brought hither out of many kindreds and tcngues. Endow with the spirit of wisdom those to, whom in Thy name we entrust thfe authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that through obedience to Thy law, we may show forth Thy praise among the nations of the earth. In the time of prosperity, fill our hearts with thankfulness and in day of trouble, suffer not our trust in Thee to fail; all of which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Your friend, REGINA FRANC GORŠE % 31 UDIA SLOVENI CA P.C. BOX 232 NEV. YORK. N.Y. 1C O 3 2 aomim ................................................................................................. iiiiniiiiimiiiiciim......um.........iiciiiiimmncimui...........c:ii*]iiiiiiiiiiiit:iiiiiiiiimci......iiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiniiuiiiiiiiiiuiu clJigltfJ gift! $ treaiure for ijour lih len! | Woman j Glory — The Kitchen j New supply of our famous cookbook is now on hand. 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