\jj) i o J February, 1956 - Number 2 - Volume 28 ZARJA' DAWN URADNO GLASILO SLOVENSKE ŽENSKE ZVEZE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION SLOVENIAN WOMEN'S UNION OMunymiA&iUaA DEAR MEMBERS, OUR S.W.U. HISTORY is an interesting story. Last month, we introduced you to the facts surrounding the founding of our organization. In a world young fraternally, the Union grew rapidly during its first years of existence. Branches no. I, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and no. 2, in Chicago, Illinois, were organized simultaneously. In Chicago meetings of the Executive Committee and the first Convention were held. The Supreme Officers were: President, Marie Prisland; of Sheboygan; Secretary, Julia Gottlieb, of Chicago; Treasurer, Mathilda Duller, of Chicago, and Advisors: Margaret Kozjan of Pueblo, Colorado, Mathilda Rebertz of Eveleth, Minn., Bara Kramer of San Francisco, Cal., and Mary Darovec of Cleveland, and Dorothy Dermes of Steelton, Pa. The Auditors were: Mary Vidmar, Rose Smole and Margaret Ritonia. Mrs. Mary Glavan was the first Vice-President. To encourage more new members to join during their first membership campaign in 1929, the Officers decided to offer a monthly publication as the goal to be reached. At that time about 700 members were already enrolled and the promise was made that with 1000 members, the Union would be able to afford a monthly publication. Until that time, their voice was heard only through the pages of the Amerikanski Slovenec newspaper in Chicago and in 1928 in a book published called “Ameriška Slovenka”. The campaign was highly successful, and before the year was over the membership totaled nearly 2000 members. After Zarja, (the name is now, as it was originally) was printed for only a year, the mem-bersbership jumped to 3500, and by 1930, for the second convention, there were 39 branches organized. The first issues of Zarja show us that it was very much desired by the members. Many branch reports, similar to those we read today were printed along with Officers reports, juvenile activity reports and other interesting material. Editor was Mrs. Julia Gottlieb, who passed away in 1950. Of the other First Supreme Officers, Mrs. Mathilda Duller and Rose Smole are also deceased. Let us, on the occasion of our 30TH ANNIVERSARY MEMBERSHIPS AMPAIGN remember the enthusiasm of our first Supreme Officers who began a great ideal. Let us be worthy of the past and following in the footsteps of our pioneering organizers enroll many, many new members. In this way we will once again prove the importance and necessity of our Union. SLOVENIAN SLOVENSKA WOMEN’S UNION ŽENSKA ZVEZA OF AMERICA V AMERIKI Organized December 19, 1926 Ustanovljena 19. decembra 1926 in Chicago, 111. v Chicagu, 111. Incorporated December 14, 1927 Inkorporirana 14. decembra 1927 in the State of Illinois v dižavi Illinois Member of National Council of Catholic Women Spiritual Advisor- Alexander Urankar, O.F.M., 1852 W. 22nd PI. Chicago, 111. Honorary President I . . , , . .... . , „ x r Marie Prisland, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Financial Secretary I . BOARD OF DIRECTORS Founder—Marie Prisland, 1034 Dillingham Ave, Sheboygan, Wisconsin President—Josephine Livek, 331 Elm Street, Oglesby, Illinois Secretary—Albina Novak, 1937 W. Cermak Road, Chicago 8, Illinois Treasurer—Josephine Železnikar, 2045 W. 23rd Street, Chicago 8, Illinois Auditor—-Mary Otoničar, 1110 E. 66th Street, Cleveland 3, Ohio Auditor—Katie Triller, 1724 Stanton Ave., Whiting, Indiana Auditor—Josephine Sumic, 1305 No. Center St., Joliet, Illinois Other Supreme Officers 1st Vice-President—Frances Globokar, 19192 Abbey Ave., Euclid 19, Ohio 2nd Vice-President—Anna Pachak, 2009 Oakland St., Pueblo, Colorado 3rd Vice-President—Mary Tomsic, Box 202, Strabane, Pa. 4th Vice-President—Barbara Rosandich, 1212 Sheridan St., Ely, Minn. 5th Vice-Piesident—Frances Plesko, 2908 W. Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wis. DIRECTORS of Recreational and Sports Activities Women’s Division—Elizabeth Zefran, 1941 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago 8, 111. Juvenile Division—Mary Theodore, Box 58, 223 Brandon Rd., Hoyt I.akes, Minnesota Managing Editor- Corinne Leskovar, 1937 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago 8, 111. HOME OFFICE 1937 W. Cermak Road, Chicago 8, Illinois Tel. Bishop 7-2014 ZARJA — THE DAWN Official Publication of the Slovenian Women’s Union of America Uradno glasilo Slovenske Ženske Zveze v Ameriki Published monthly — Izhaja vsak mesec Annual Subscription $2.00 — Naročnina $2.00 letno For SWUA members $1.20 annually — Za članice SŽZ $1.20 letno Publisher, ‘‘Zarja ’, 1637 S. Allport Street, Chicago 8, 111. Editorial Office: 1937 W. Cermak Iioad, Chicago 8, 111., Tel. Bishop 7-2014 “Entered as second class matter November 13, 1946, at the post office at Chicago, Ulindis, under the Act of August 24, 1912.” All communications for publication must be in the hands of the Editor by the tenth of the month for the next issue and must be endorsed by the writer. If typewritten use double-space and if hand-written use ink. Write plainly, especially names, and on one side of paper only. Vsi dopisi morajo biti v rokah urednice do 10. v mesecu za prihodnjo izdajo in podpisani po poročevalki. Pišite s črnilom in samo na eno stran papirja. Pri imenih pazite, da so razločno pisana. ZARJA ^DAWN OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SLOVENIAN WOMEN’S UNION OF AMERICA VOL. xxvm — No. 2 FEBRUARY, 1956 LETO XXVIII — St. 2 Bits and Briefs on Home Collected by A. U. — The jewel casket containing the most precious of all jewels is domestic happiness. — Home—the father’s kingdom, the child’s paradise, the mother’s world. — Home—a world of strive shut out, and a world of love shut In, and the only spot on earth where the faults and failings of humanity are hidden under a mantle of charity. The place where you are treated the best, and you grumble the most. — The flower of the family usually keeps away from the flour in the kitchen. — Home is a place where some take off their new shoes and put on their old manners. — You can exercise the same muscles beating a carpet that you do playing golf. — We make our friends, we make our enemies, but God makes our relatives and next door-neighbors. — Kindness goes a long way a lot of times, when it ought to stay at home. — The beauty of the house is order, the blessing of the house is contentment, the glory of the house is hospitality,, the crown of the house is godliness and affection. — The reason why so many homes are on the rocks is because lovers and dreamers of homes are spending their time in making nets, not in making cages. — A baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, bank rolls smaller, home happier, clothes shabbier, the past forgotten and the future worthwhile living for. — Some people never become home-sick, because they are never at home enough. — For every woman who makes a fool out of her man, there is another woman who makes a man out of a fool. — When a man has a birthday, he takes a day off; but when a woman has birthday, she takes a year off. — Life is to be fortified by a real home, the place of love. To love and to be loved is the greatest happiness. — Woe to women who give themselves to God when the devil wants nothing more to do with them. ■— An ounce of mother is worth a pound of clergy. — Mother is the name ot' God in the lips and hearts of little children. Our Current Campaign Dear officers and members: Two months have past since our 30th anniversary campaign has started and only very meager results have been shown. The holiday season was one reason of slowing up our campaign considerably. But now that its over, our attention must by all means be devoted to our campaign. With the month of February we are entering our third month, even though we generally do big things in a hurry, its the early bird that gets the “EXTRA GIFT S". For other awards refer your “Dawn", (under 30th Anniversary Membership Campaign.) In connection with this 30th anniversary, I am making an earnest appeal to you loyal members as well as all supreme and branch officers to join hands this year and work with the greatest enthusiasm ever displayed. By working together in the past, we have grown in membership and in financial strength and are recognized as a great organization. But this year is a special year, it is the 30th birthday of its founding; therefore, let us all celebrate the occasion with a great enrollment of new members. Your cooperation is needed more than ever before and I’ll appreciate your every effort. February is the month of important birthdays and is the shortest month of the year. Yet, it is filled with days of national and religious interest. February 2—is Candle-mass Day; February 3—is St. Blaise Day (Blessing of Throats); February 14—is Saint Valentine’s Day, and February IS—is Ash Wednesday (Beginning of Lent); February 12th—President Lincoln’s Birthday; February 22—Washington’s Birthday; February 3—is the birthday of Elizabeth Blackwell, first woman to receive the medical degree; February 15—Susan B. Anthony and Women’s suffrage. Susan B. Anthony did not live to see the fruition of her work, for it was not until fourteen years after her death in 1906 that the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution—rightly called the Susan B. Anthony Amendment—was passed, giving suffrage to women. February 15, the birthday of Susan B. Anthony, should be a red letter day for women. By direction of the Supreme Board, the Editor has published the English section on the front pages of our monthly magazine “The Dawn” for a limited time. Every member should read her magazine from start to finish in order to better know her organization and to find out what other members are doing throughout the nation. You’ll learn by reading “The Dawn”! In closing, I wish to express my heartfelt thanks for the many kindnesses extended, the cheery greetings and messages of devotion which I received in such abundance during the last two months. Your thoughtfulness added greatly to my happiness and is a source of inspiration to me as I go forward with the work. May this be a memorable year for each of you, bringing you personal satisfaction, success and happiness. Most sincerely yours, JOSEPHINE LIVEK, Supreme President MRS. OTONIČAR, OUR STAR OFFICER! MRS. MARY OTONIČAR, has been a shining example to all members and officers for many years. Mrs. Otoničar is the most hard-working secretary we have, and the members of Branch no. 25, Cleveland, Ohio, are certainly proud of her. Also, since 1952, she has been an honored Supreme Trustee of our organization. We call Mrs. Otoničar our "Queen of all Queens”, for she has been on top in almost every membership campaign since her activity with our Union began. Right now, she is leading the list of workers in this 30th Anniversary Membership Campaign and hopes to reach a very enviable goal.. .that of enrolling her 1000th new member'. One thousand new members during a span of twenty years is far above a simple expression of thanks, for it has meant a good heart—a willing spirit—and an indefatigable courage, which few of us can boast. Our commendation will be in the honor and pride we feel for her. Work such as this will earn special honors in the Union's book of history, and Mrs. Mary Otonicar’s name, a most respected place. HAPPY B1RTHAY, FEBRUARY 6th! On February 6th, Mrs. Otoničar will celebrate her 66th birthday. We extend many happy returns of the day, and wishes that God will bless her with abundant happiness and good health for many years to come! 30th ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN December I, 1955 to December 31, 1956 During the year 1956 — that is until December 31, 1956 — everyone enrolling new members will be qualified for these Grand Awards: One new member in Class A...One month FREE ASSESSMENT (or 35C) One new member in Class B ..One month FREE ASSESSMENT (or 60c) One new member in Junior Class . .Two months FREE ASSESSMENT (or 20c) Every member who enrolls 30 new members in any class will receive a special award! (Awards will be distributed at the close of the campaign.) Commemorate this Anniversary by showing your good fraternal spirit and willingness to promote our organization. WHO WILL BE THE FIRST TO REACH 30? The first member who enrolls 30 new members, in whatever class, will receive many special tributes, among them, her picture will be printed in a subsequent issue of Zarja. A month-by-month report on the progress of the campaign will also be made—so, our membership campaign will be the biggest project of the year. Our goal? That every Branch shows a fine representation in this campaign—and that every member enrolls at least one new member. Albina Novak, Supreme Secretary S.W.U. FUNERAL BENEFITS Members shall be entitled to all the rights and privileges which the Union may be able to grant. The Union shall care for the deceased members as follows: a) Through the subordinate branches it shall provide for proper burial for its deceased members. b) The Union shall pay the following sums toward funeral expenses: Class A: $25.00 for a deceased member from acceptance until two years of membership. $100.00 for a deceased member of two or more years standing. Class B: $50.00 for a deceased member from the time of acceptance until two years membership. For deceased members of two years or more standing will be paid the following benefits: $300.00 for all who joined between the ages of 14 and 30 years. $250.00 for all who joined between the nges of 31 and •10 years. $200.00 for all who joined between the ages of 41 and 45 years. $150.00 for all who joined between the ages of 46 and 55 years. MRS. MARY OTONIČAR Ohio’s Governor Lausche— Next President? Our popular Slovenian, Governor Frank J. Lausche, has been making headlines all over the country as a WOMEN’S STAKE IN THE NEW SOCIAL SECURITY Mrs. America lias a bigger stake in Social Security than she used to have. The Social Security law now gives her more when she gets benefits and increases the instances in which she and her dependents are eligible for payments. All women should understand how Social Security affects them, whether they be insured workers themselves, or the wife, mother or widow of an insured worker, liven a divorced wife of a deceased worker may receive benefits if she were dependent on him for support. Here, stated briefly, are some of the provisions of the Social Security law as they relate to women. WIFE’S BENEFITS: A wife of a wage earner entitled to benefits may be eligible for benefits if she has attained age G5, or if under G5, have in her care a child entitled to Child's benefits on the basis of her husband’s wage record. She must be living with the wage earner at the time she files her application. PARENT’S BENEFITS: To the woman whose death would interrupt her support of an aged parent, it will be comforting to know that the parent’s benefits will now be figured at three-fourths the worker’s benefit instead of one-half as before. WORLD WAR II: The provision in the law granting wage credits for service in World War II will also bring new benefits to many women. This provision will enable many widows of servicemen, who have minor children in their care, to qualify for survivors' benefits even though they are also receiving payments from the Veterans Administration. Also, many widows of 65 or over are now eligible for benefits when World War II credits are added to their deceased husband’s wage record. Another thing to remember, also, is that many former members of the armed forces such as WACS, WAVES, SPARS, and MARINES 'will receive a wage credit of $160.00 for every month of active service in World War II. In some cases these possible presidential candidate. Outside his home state, Gov. Lausche has been acclaimed with the same pride Ohioans have voiced lor him all through his years as their Governor and before that, as Cleveland's Mayor. Time Magazine has quoted his remarks on a recent television interview calling them “refreshingly candid.” The Chicago Daily News has praised him for his Americanism in opposition to Party-ism and in a fine description, the editor calls him a public servant not a politician, who has broken all rules of party policy and fought the directives of all opposed to his own thinking. This has made him a national figure of considerable importance. The Chicago Tribune, well-known as a staunch Republican press, has called Lausche: “far and away the best Democratic presidential candidate possible." We are certain that if he should be placed in this high office, Frank Lausche will be the most creditable, warm-hearted and “common sense” president since Lincoln; and the finest example of our Slovenian heritage. additional credits, added to previous credits on the wage records of women, will now give them a Fully and Permanently insured status. HUSBAND’S BENEFITS: In the past, a woman who was the chief support of her husband, because of her husband’s disability, could only receive her own Social Security payments at age 65. The law did not recognize her contributions to her husband’s welfare, and in many cases she couldn’t afford to retire. This thinking is now relegated to the past, and the new law establishes Husband’s Benefits. When Mrs. John Breadwinner retires, her dependent husband will receive an amount equal to one-half of her benefit when he is 65. WIDOWS: A 'widow aged 65 can receive Social Security benefits in an amount equal to three-fourths of what her deceased husband’s benefits would have been. A widow under 65 may also receive benefits at any age providing she has a minor child of the wage earner in her care. WIDOWERS: As in the case of the "Dependent Husband”. the law also now provides for Widowers payments at age 65 to the husband of a deceased woman worker. For instance, a woman worker is the chief support of a disabled husband now knows that in the event of her death, her contribution to her husband's support will be replaced in part. CHILDREN’S BENEFITS: Before the 1950 Amendments a child was eligible for benefits on the basis of his mother’s wage record only if the lather was neither living with the child nor contributing to the child’s support. Under the new Amendments the child may be eligible for benefits if the mother was furnishing at least one-half of his support; or she had worked at least 1% years during the three years immediately before she became entitled to benefits or died: or the mother was living with the child or contributing to his support, and the father was neither living with nor contributing to the child's support. ACTIVITIES No. 1, Sheboygan, Wisconsin. — Officers were elected when the annual meeting of the Slovenian Women’s Union was held in Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Those chosen were the following: Mrs. Frank Zavrl, president; Mrs. Joseph Godez, vice-president; Mrs. Roland Schmidt, financial secretary; Mrs. Anna Modiz, recording secretary; Mrs. Victor Turk, treasurer; Mrs. Ursula Marver, sergeant-at-arms; Mines. Amalia Zunter, Anthony Fortuna Sr., Frances Meianz, auditors; Mrs. Max Krolnik, reporter. Chairman of the nominating committee was Mrs. John Prisland. Several topics for the coming year were discussed. Initiation of 6 new members also took place. Refreshments were enjoyed by till. We held our installation of officers at the January 10th meeting. We regret that Mrs. Theresa Zagožen, who most recently served as our president, who was our secretary for six years and two years as treasurer has left our staff of officers. Also, her daughter, Mrs. Mary Girdaukas, who served two years as treasurer deserves our heartiest thanks. We wish them to know that we will be always grateful for their fine service all these years. A monthly birthday party followed the meeting. Mrs. Max Krolnik, Reporter No. 2, Chicago, III.—Installation of officers, by our Spiritual Director, Rev. Alexander Urankar, O.F.M., took place at the January meeting. Also, we had our usual birthday party for this month. Every month, we have something to please everyone’s palate. We want to thank all the birthday donors for the goodies, refreshments and gifts they so generously provide. The donations for this birthday club are used for the children’s Christmas party every year. Ladies, we wish to apologize to anyone we left out or missent cards for the birthday parties. In some cases members didn't receive cards because they were sent to the wrong addresses. This was due to their change of address or name. Please forward the changes to yours truly, Mayme Muller, 1846 W. 23rd St., Chicago 8, 111. We would also like to be notified of any sick members so that a small remembrance can be sent to them. The important topic for the branch is this year’s Zveza Day in Lemont, which will be held on July 15, 1956. Plans are being formed for the celebration of our 30th anniversary also on that day. Please plan to be there and try to make a few of the future meetings when we will be making preparations. Congratulations to our Supreme Secretary, Albina Novak who is now newly elected Recording Secretary. Our thanks to Mrs. Frances (better known as our “Fanny”) Zibert for the wonderful job she did in the past as our recorder. Mayme Muller, Secretary No. 2, Chicago, III.—We hope everybody had a very nice Christmas and a happy New Year. We had a very good turnout for our mixed doubles which was held on December 3, 1955. Even though it was a very rainy night we had GO doubles. This was 18 doubles more than last year. Thanks girls for helping to make this such a large turnout. The winners were: 1st place Josie ftquok, and Louis Dolmovic, 1264, and 2nd place Elsie Piszczor and Frank Possedi, 1243. High Women’s Game out of the money, Elsie Statkus 188, and High Women’s Series out of the money, Lil Putzell 543. Everybody had a very good time and next year we hope to make our doubles larger. The Children’s Christmas party was held on December 11, 1955. There was a. little program in which a few of the children participated. All the children were given milk, cookies and candy. Santa Claus came and gave the gifts to all the children. Everybody had a good time. We will have a new member drive to be held from January to December 195(5. Our aim is 30 new members and 30 new juveniles for our 30th anniversary. A discussion was held for our 30th anniversary celebration which wil be held in Lemont, Illinois in July. There will be more news about this affair in the Zarja as the comitteess get together. The Mass for the living and the deceased members was held on the 18th of December at 10:30 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Church. The Birthday Club will continue for 1956. Liz Zefran will conduct the birthday club with the help of the ladies, and Mayme Muller who helps with the cards. Election of officers resulted in the following: President Josephine Železnikar, Vice-President Clara Foys, Secretary Mayme Muller, Treasurer Mary Tomazin, Recorder Albina Novak, Auditors: Liz Zefran, Sophie Petrovič, Jennie Kovacic; Sergeant-at-arms Mayme Fabian; Spiritual Advisor Fr. Alexander, and English Recorder Lil Putzell. Happy birthday was sung and everybody had coffee and cake. The Sports club held their Christmas party at Liz Zefran’s on December 15, 1955. Election of officers was held: President Liz Zefran, Vice-President Elsie Kroscliel, Secretary Frances Kozel. We also picked our secret pals for 1956, and found out who our secret pals for 1955 were. We are holding our second annual ON THE COVER ... a typical winter scene. It could be anywhere, but, this one in particular is in Slovenia, and it is called: “Mountain Lodge at Triglav Lakes”. We view the resting place for skiiers and mountain climbers ... where the delicate edelweiss grows abundantly. Wintertime loveliness—temporary, but, unforgetable. dance on February 11th, at the Polish Falcon Hall, 1921 W. Cermak Rd., with Jimmy Bovdik and his Melody Mates for dancing. Be sure to attend. Well, bowling season is at the hallway mark already. We did not bowl the Mondays after Christmas and New Year. I hope the girls had a nice rest and we will see some good shooting now. High Team Series is held by Reliance Federal 2260. High Team Game by Zefran Funeral Home 780. High Individual Series, Gloria Schiffler, 552. High Game, Leona Foys, 216. There were a lot of railroad pickups: E. Kro-schel 4-7-9 and 5-10; A. Bovdik 5-7. 3-7-10, and 6-7; M. Kregul 5-10; J. Kovacic 8-9, 5-7, 5-8-10; E. Piszczor 3-10; L. Putzell 2-7; E. Jasien 5-10; G. Schiffler 3-10; S. Rybak 3-7-10. Dr. Grill’s team is on top by only one game with Reliance Federal just behind. Our Midwest S.W.U. Bowling tournament will be held in Milwaukee, Wis., this year on March 10th and 11th at the Greenfield alleys. We hope everybody will attend so we can have a big turnout. Lil Putzell, Reporter No. 2, Chicago, III.—Choral Notes! “Christmas Day has come and went, and I have spent my last red cent!” So spoke many a husband and father the day after! The Choral Club held their Christmas Party on Sunday, Dec. 18 th. Gifts were exchanged and opened to choruses of "ohs and ahs”. Delicious hot beef sandwiches were served, plus wonderful gelatin molds, a variety of pastries and a torte cake of superior delicacy to complete the supper. (We all are looking forward to seeing the recipies for these goodies in the near future in Liz Zefran’s column!) When everyone had their fill of gaiety and food, a short meeting was called and new officers were elected. Here are the names: President, Josephine Železnikar; Vice-President, Mary Pol den; Treasurer, Liz Zefran; and Secretary, Viola Strupeck. Humble thanks to the former officers for their hard work and interest which gave us the success we knew in the past. Plans for a spring concert are still indefinite at this time; but, rehearsals for the group will be resuming on the first Tuesday in February under the direction of Mrs. Ann Cham. It is with a happy heart I report Ann Cham’s husband, Michael is back home again after a serious attack which confined him to the hospital. We all wish him a very speedy and complete recovery. It would be nice for all the readers, near and far, to drop a little note or card to our long-hospitalized member, Mrs. Lil Kozek. Just write to her in care of Illinois Research Hospital, 840 S. Wood St., Chicago, 111. A little card would certainly cheer her up. A “happy anniversary” to our former secretary, Lucile Kuta and her husband, Louis, who celebrate 14 years of wedded bliss on Valentine’s Day. Viola Strupeck, Secretary No. 7, Forest City, Pa.—It was a pleasure to see so many of the members who haven’t been attending at the December meeting. We do hope to have as good an attendance during the remainder of the year. Election of officers was held which resulted in the unanimous re-election of all present officers: Anna Kameen, President; Mollie Bechy, Vice-President; Christine Menart, Secretary; Rose Kotar, Treasurer; and Auditors, Margaret Kameen and Mary Kameen. Following business, a social hour was enjoyed with delicious ham, potica and home made wines and prizes. We thought the time was well spent. At this time I would like to remind the members who are behind with their dues to kindly take care ef it at once. We will have to suspend all who are not prompt in paying their dues. It’s much easier if each one takes care of her part. Try to cooperate and make the burden easier for me, please! To all sick members, a speedy recovery and a brighter path in the new year. For our departed: May their souls rest in peace! Christine Menart, Secretary No. 14, Cleveland, Ohio. — At our January meeting, after Sister Antonia Sustar’s minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved, the installation of the 1956 officers took place. Sister Matilda Ropret acted as Installing Officer, and the new officers repeated the solemn pledge after her. Then Sister Ropret placed the gavel into the hands of the new President, Sister Amalia Legat; and upon accepting the gavel, Sister Legat thanked all for their confidence In the new officers. The meeting then continued under the guidance of President Amalia Legat. A discussion was on the floor as to what kind of social doing we could hold in order to increase our treasury-With the Lenten season starting the latter part of February, it was decided to obtain a date before Lent—that of Sunday, February 5th, for a Chicken Supper and Dance starting at 5 p.m. at the American-Jugoslav Center. More about this in the next issue. Congratulations again to our new grandmothers! Sister Sylvia Milnvec’s THE ORGANIST FOR 25 YEARS at St. Mary’s Help of Christians church in West Allis, Wisconsin, Miss Josephine Imperl, (second from right), was honored at a surprise party given at the church on November 29th. Present for this occasion were the members of Branch no. 17, West Allis of which Jo is an Auditor. Pictured here at the presentation of 25 silver dollars wrapped around a miniature piano are, Rev. Matthew J. Setnicar, pastor of St. Mary's, Mrs. Marie A. Floryan, secretary of No. 17, Jo, and her mother, Mrs. Frances Imperl. Our sincere wishes to the celebrant for many more years of happy service, for her church and her community! (Photo courtesy of Milwaukee Journal.) ■daughter, Sylvia, who is married to •Sister Rose Ule’s son, had a baby hoy in December. Sister Mary Zele’s (laughter, Elsie Ljubi, had a baby girl on Christmas Day. Best wishes for speedy recovery are extended to our sick members; namely, Sisters Jennie Rasperger, Antonia Smerke, and Frances Gerchman. Sister Mary Strukel is again spending the winter in sunny California with her daughter who lives in Van Nuys, and she sends regards to all. Also spending some time in the warm •climate of Florida are Sister Mary and Douis Rolih, and Sister Dolores .and Emil Glavac. Our next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, March Gth, at 7:30 p.m. at the American-Jugoslav Center. Following the meeting, a “Birthday Social” will be held in honor of our members celebrating birthdays in January, February, and March. All of ■ our members are cordially invited to attend, so keep that date in mind! Happy Birthday wishes to our following members celebrating their birthdays in February: Sisters Frances Cesen, Sylvestra Evatz, Frances Fortuna, Mary Grajzar, Jean Gribbons, Anna Jelenič, Julia Jenko, Mary Jeršin, Frances Keber, Mary Knez, Frances Kog, Mary Koren, Josephine Kovač, Anna Lazor, Jennie Longar, Frances Mezget, Sylvia Milavec, Julia Novak, Frances Pirc, Josephine Poje, Jennie Rasperger, Marian Rolih, Margaret Sadar, Frances Skufca, Marie Son, Caroline Stanonik, Jennie Stefa-nic, Katherine Tomazin, Anna Turk, Virginia Vance, Albina Vesel, Julia Vidrick, Anna Zadnik, Agatha Zajc, and Mary Zele. Fraternal regards to all! Dorothy Zele, Secretary and Reporter No. 16, So. Chicago, Illinois.—Our third annual Childrens’ Christmas Party has gone down in history as the most successful one we’ve ever had. It’s a joy to see the happy faces of the children as they hurriedly open their gifts from Santa and view their new toy—Christmas is truly the Childrens'Holiday. (Picture on Junior pg.) The success of an affair such as this depends on the work and cooperation of many people and I hope I will not neglect to mention anyone who sacrificed their time and effort in preparing for this party. First of all ■our thanks to Elsie Starcevich who did an extraordinary job of selecting and purchasing the toys and gifts for the juvenile members. Elsie also made all of the favors lor the children, gift-wrapped all of the gifts and donated the chocolate milk for them. Our good member, Rose Skul, once again performed the important role •of Santa—that’s the moment all are waiting for when Santa Claus makes •his grand appearance. It’s interesting to see the different reactions of the children and you’d be surprised how closely those little ones study Santa. One remarked last year “Look, Santa is wearing ladies shoes”—so Mrs. Skul solved that problem this year by wearing men’s shoes with shiny boot tops trimmed with white fur—we must say she was a very charming Santa. To the Spretnjak girls our thanks for the Christmas Tree favors for the aJiult members, to the wonderful ladies who donated all of the delicious, home-made bakery goods—to Ann Springer for handling the grab-bag distribution with Santa so efficiently. We thank Mrs. Josephine Blaso-vich who showed us the colored slides of the trip she took to Europe last summer and Marge Spretnjak who showed us colored slides of our previous Christmas Parties. The following list is the honor members of our branch for the year 1955. by that I mean those ladies who attended six or more meetings during the year: Mary Brebrick, Anne Buck. Gladys Buck, Emma Kralj, Josephine Krai, Mary Krznarich, Mary Matasick. Caroline Oberman, Anna Priesol, Mary Primožič, Rose Salakar, Jennie Sa-sek, Rose Skul, Marge Spretnjak, Sylvia Spretnjak, Ann Springer, Katie Triller, (Mrs.) Katie Triller, Antonia Yake and Katherine Zlogar. The first member to be enrolled during the present campaign is James Edward Grunhard, grandson of Elsie Starcevich. To celebrate Zveza’s 30th Anniversary, the Campaign is extended for the entire year, so won’t you try to enroll at least one member this year? In addition to the four deceased members I reported in my last article, our branch lost Mrs. Helen Popovich making a total of five members for the year 1955. To the family we extend our deepest sympathy in the loss of their beloved mother. Our February meeting will be held on February 9th at which time we shall have our Annual Valentine Party —hope you’ll plan on joining us that evening. Gladys K. Buck, Secretary No. 20, Joliet, III. — Bowling Report. This report for inclusive November 28th finds the positions changing like that of a free lance slugging match. Mina’s Health Shoppe is threatened by the fast climbing Kraus Radio TVs. Maybe Art’s new stock of color television sets had something lo do with their spurt from near the bottom to be only ya game behind. West Pinestoplers rank in the magic third spot whereas the American-Slov-enian Home is in the same position the videos were. Northwest Recreation is steadily moving up and Slieps DX Service crawled out of the cellar. Fashion Shop is in the lucky 7th and Maricka’s is not waiting enough for her pillar stalwards. Turn them upside down and what have you? “Maricka’s on top" says the congenial sponsor, “Makes no difference, just turn paper around.” In the averages it was interesting what happened to the top twelve. Dot Govednik 161.43 put on some fresh coal to place Jo Mlakar in second with 157.00. Marion Metesh 155.35 bowed to the leader. Jean Govednik moved into the coveted spot No. 4 from nowhere with 154.34 (Bill’s been coaching her). Mollie Gregorich 152.22 took a tumble into 5th (she’s getting a new ball—a Hoover). Babe Zaremba got a new ball (the pickup and splatter) crawned herself into No. 6 with 144.30. Kate Tijan slides down a little; its the pin boys she claims (no foot work) with 144.2. The President, Mary Rudman, in the captain’s circle with 144.1. Rita Lightner with 143.29 is passing lovable Ann Mahkovec holding 143.20. Millie Plut with 142.3 and the 39er Mary Shepich 139.23 appeared in the magic twelve circle. Watch out for the dark horses coming through. My prediction is that Lill Berge, Mltzi Mrozek, Pauline Zagar and Jo Goran are edging ahead to be included in the next report. Congratulations to President Mary Rudman who came on top in mixed doubles championship at LaSalle, 111. Her partner was born on the alleys and owns them. What are you going to do with the $500.00 Mary—we can guess, there’ll bigger and better President’s awards every three weeks. All the girls are anticipating that the new year will take care of itself with bigger and better bowling. Stow your pennies away. Pretty soon it’ll be the big Tournament in Milwaukee. All 40 of us want to be there with Tammy. Josephine Sumic No. 20, Joliet, III.—The Christmas Party held by the Slovenian Women’s Union Bowling league Monday night at the Joliet Rivals Club was a most unique affair sponsoring features which were most timely and appropriate for the season. The highlight of the pastime was the appearance of Santa Claus on a sleigh pulled by nine reindeers and a dwarf all in brilliant costume distributing the exchange of gifts. Speeches were made by the officers and prominent guests. The excellent dinner was prepared by the social committee of the Slovenian Women’s Union headed by Mrs. Martin Planinšek assisting Mrs. Steve Smrekar, Mrs. Anton Kunstek Sr. and Mrs. Frank Mahkovec. Decorating the tables and preparing the favors was headed by Miss Josephine Mlakar with Mesdames John Rudman, Frank Goron, Edward Nick-leski and Harold Berge assisting. In the Santa Claus retinue were Mrs. Rudolph Ramuta, Santa Claus, Mrs. Francis J. Sumic, dwarf, with reindeers Mesdames Richard Rothlis-berger, Edward Nickleski, Gerry Sti-teley, Betty Kubinski, Francis Suski and Misses Helen Rozich. Mary Skri-nar, Josephine Mlakar and Babe Zaremba. In the Christmas Sweepstakes the winners of prizes were Mesdames Max Mrozek, John Rudman, Anthony Senf-fner, Joseph Shepich, Francis Suski and Misses Bernice Valek, Dorothy Nemanich and Dorothy Boštjančič. It was a gay and festive occasion during which Christmas Carols were sung. The winner of the President’s award was Miss Josephine Mlakar for her outstanding split pickup. The officers of the league during its 23rd successive season are Mrs. John Rudman, President; Miss Jean Govednik, Vice-President; Mrs. Edward Nickleski, Secretary and Treasurer; Mrs. Joseph Nahas, Sergeant-at-arms and Mrs. Francis J. Sumic, Publicity. Josephine Sumic No. 23, Ely, Minn.—Dawn Club.— Everyone had happy holidays here, and for our December meeting, we enjoyed a turkey dinner at the Community Center. As everyone delved into the food, they exclaimed praise to the cooks and waitresses. The regular meeting was held after dinner, with reports read and the bylaws read and acted upon. Reports were then made by the Dawn bowlers, composed of: Mesdames Joseph Markovich, George Ferderber, Stanley Tx>be, Frank Vidmar, John Miklaucic, Joseph Starkovich and Frank Pre-sherin. An exchange of gifts from Santa followed. A new slate of officers was voted with Mrs. John Peclia as President, for the ensuing year and, Vice-President, Mrs. Leo Erchul; Secretary, Mrs. Lyle Brennan; Treasurer, Mrs. Joseph Grahek; Auditors, Mrs. FVank Kosir and Mrs. Joseph A. Pucel. The new reporter is Mary Shikonya, yours truly having had the job for quite a few years. I really did enjoy my job. so thanks to all for bearing with me. A donation w7as made to the church and radio station. And the officers and members wish a speedy recovery to Mrs. Joseph A. Pucel. The lunch committee for January was: Mesdames, Steve Seliga, Joseph Starkovich, Joseph Skufca, John Sku-bitz, Anthony Skradski and Mary Stubler and Mary Shikonya. The door prize was received by Mrs. Joseph Jamnik. The ladies deserve a lot of thanks for the beautiful job done for the Christmas party. They were: Mes- dames Joseph L. Pucel, John Richards, John Rosandich, Joseph Pisliler, Uno Sarri, William Rowe, Frank Pre-sherin and Frank T. Pucel. The meeting was then closed with Christmas carols sung by the members, accom- panied by Mrs. Charles Merhar, Jr.r at the piano. Our wish to you all for a very happy new year and lots of luck. Mrs. Anthony B. Skradski, Reporter No. 27, No. Braddock, Pa. — Last month at our regular monthly meeting we had a fine time. Besides collecting dues and celebrating New Year’s Day, we also celebrated my birthday which falls on New Years. The new secretary, Frances Kucic took over and we find we have quite a few members that are delinquent. Please try to pay your dues on time, members. If for any reason you cannot pay promptly, please call me, or the secretary or the president, and let them know. It is difficult to know what to do when so many members neglect to pay on time. We wish a happy New- Year to all* our members; good health to all our ailing members. We would like to-have a better turn out at the meetings, also. We know that Sunday afternoons are pretty busy for most of us, but, one Sunday a month away from the kitchen stove will do you good. Let’s get some spirit into our branch! Wc-would like to thank our retiring secretary, Mrs. Mary Stefancis, for her untiring work in the past. Our branch would like to congratulate the newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Leskovar on their recent marriage. May they live long and happily. (Thank your C.L.) Ursula Pierce No. 28, Calumet, Mich.—At our December meeting, a delicious turkey dinner was served to 60 members or our local branch. President, Ann Heinemann and her staff prepared the dinner which was really enjoyed by all. After the dinner, Santa (Edna Fink), distributed gifts and a surprise-party was held later in the evening. Due to the untiring efforts of Rev. Fr. Joseph A. Kichak and a few male members of St. Joseph’s church, an entire new kitchen was built in the-church hall. It certainly is something to be proud of and has been needed in our community for a long time. Election of officers also took place at the last meeting, and all the officers were re-elected for another tenu. Our snowfall in the Copper Country has reached over 100 inches in December; but, since the New Year, the weather man has been most kind tons with little new snow falling during the past two weeks. We wish the members of the S.W.U. a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Teresa Bagatini, Reporter- No. 34, Soudan, Minn.—Thirty-one-members of Branch 34 gathered together at the Catholic Men’s Club-rooms on Wednesday evening, Jan. 18', for a delightful post-Christmas party commencing with a baked ham supper including a variety of potatoes, salads, rolls, cookies, poticas etc., at 6:30 P.M. The tables were arranged cozily (4 ladies to each table) with serving buffet style. Mrs. Louis Cliiabotti, Mrs. Ronald Morcom and Mrs. Joseph Jamnick were the committee in charge who did such an efficient job ■of planning, decorating and serving. After the delicious meal a social hour was enjoyed with prize winners at "Cootie” being Mrs. John Tekautz, Mrs. Eugene Berglund and Mrs. Ludwig Mesojedec. At “500” the winners included Mmes. Frank Plantan, John Bobence and Louis Chiabotti. Following the awarding of prizes the business meeting was held at which time the entire slate of officers was unanimously re-elected these being, Mrs. Joseph F. Erchul, president; Mrs. Jacob Pavlich, vice-president; Mrs. Mary Pahula, sec’y.-treasurer; Mrs. John Pahula, sgt.-at-arms; and Mmes, Frank Plantan, John Zavodnick -and Anton Poderzay as trustees; and Mrs. Anthony Yapel, reporter. A two dollar donation was voted to the March of Dimes fund. The enjoyable evening was cOn--cluded with ice cream, cookies and -coffee. The neixt meeting will be held •on Tuesday, Feb. 14, everyone being expected to “dress-up” for the affair, it being the night before Ash Wednesday, and the hostess committee will be Mmes. Louis Chiabotti, Frank Plantan and John Zavodnik. Mrs. Anthony F. Yapel, Reporter No. 43, Milwaukee, Wis.—Our December meeting was very well attended as we held the election of •officers for the coming year. By unanimous decision we reelected all •officers with the exception of a new Sergeant-at-Arms. They are as follows: Pres. Mary Tratnik; Vice-Pres. Ceil Groth. Secretary Rose Kraemer. Treasurer Ann Hren, Rec. Sec’y. Mary llibbich, Sgt.-at-Arms: Elizabeth Korbar; Auditors: Mary Graasch, Shirley Groth, Cecelia Vachetz. We extend our sincerest wishes to the officers for ranother successful year. Let’s back •our officers by attending more meetings and promoting our welfare. Our Christmas party for the Juvenile members was a gala affair indeed. 1 am sure they were well pleased with the entertainment and gifts they received. Thanks to all who worked so diligently and especially to Santa for a job well done. We are now busy planning lor the bowling tournament, which is going to be held in Milwaukee this year. It is going to be held at the Greenfield Arcade, 1400 So. 7th Street, on March 10 and 11. All members who :are intersted in bowling in this event contact Rose Kraemer, or attend the meetings to obtain all the necessary information. We also wish to organize a Grandmothers’ team to be represented in this event. All bowlers participating in the Midwest Annual Bowling Tourney are invited to attend a party to be held in their honor on Saturday evening, March 10, 1955. The place is Karlovich’s Upper Hall, 536 So. 6th St. Music .refreshments and lunch will be featured to provide an atmosphere of friendliness. All are welcome! Come one and all and join in this fun-loving sport. Our branch is playing host and we wish to welcome all of the visiting teams to our fair city. We are also going to give away a beautiful linen chest at that time. We are looking forward to seeing you all at the tournament. Mary Ribbich No. 52, Hibbing, Minn. —Our meeting of January 4, 1956 was opened with a prayer. Minutes were read by our Secretary, Sister Rose Choidi in the absence of Sister Rose Zidarich, our recorder. The financial report was read by our secretary. Initiation also took place at our meeting of our new members. Accepted by our branch no. 52, of Kitzville were, Sisters Mrs. Dorothy Russo, Mrs. Frances Oswald, Mrs. Alberta Russo, Mrs. Carmella Bonazzo and Jennifer Music. Lunch and cards followed the meeting, with prizes being given to the following: Mrs. Mary Musich and Mrs. Frances Bachnick, in bunco; Mrs. Dorothy Russo and Mrs. Betty Strazishar in smear; Mrs. Julia Man-cuso and Ann Russ for bridge. Lunch was served by the following hostesses: Mrs. Josephine Oswald, Mrs. Mildred Barbato, Mrs. Rose Zidarich, and Mrs. Rose Choidi. We hope we will see more members at our meetings. What happened to our gang from Powers Road? Have you all gone into hibernation for the duration of the winter? Hope the weather improves so that we will be seeing you all again real soon. We also hope that our apology will be accepted by Mr. & Mrs. Michael Batinich of St. Paul,Minnesota, who were omitted in as out-of-town guests in the write-up of Mr. and Mrs. John Strazishar’s Golden Wedding. We are very sorry that error was made. God bless you all and we wish you all the best for the New Year. Gertrude Kochevar, Reporter No. 55, Girard, Ohio.—Sorry to have missed a month on reporting to you but in the hustle and bustle of Christmas and New Year why I just completely forgot about it. We had a wonderful attendance at both our Christmas Party and December meeting, at w-hich time we exchanged gifts and had a most enjoyable time. Thanks to Ann Racich, Beatrice Breyer, Theresa Ixizier and Angeline Hlasta for their efforts in making the Christmas Party the success it was. Congratulations this month to Mary Lozier on the birth of a new baby boy which has been named, Raymond Thomas, and is the first new member of our Branch for 1956. Also congratulations to Beatrice Matuszvski on the birth of a baby girl on January 9th. We have one member in the hospital at the present time, Anna Yak-levich, and we do hope that by the time this article is printed she will be well on her way to a complete recovery. At January’s meeting year books were distributed showing when each member will be asked to serve on the Luncheon Committee for our meetings. Try and come up to February’s meeting and pick yours up, thus making it easier for the Chairladies to get their plans made as to what they will serve, etc. We are planning something special for our February meeting since it is so close to Valentine Day. We are go ing to have a 50(( miscellaneous gift exchange. Why don’t you plan on attending? We have been having wonderful turnouts at our meetings and some very nice times. Try coming out once; you’ll be doing yourself a wonderful favor. At this same meeting plans will be made for our social activities for the next six months. Guess that this brings you up to date on all our activities for the present. And since I didn’t get anything written for the New Year I don’t want to miss wishing everyone in our Branch a most Prosperous and Blessed New Year from all the officers, Theresa Lozier, Angeline Hlasta and Dorothy Magill, and yours truly. Dorothy Robsel No. 56, Hibbing, Minn. — Another year has passed and a new one has begun, so I guess I’d better get on my toes and do some writing. The same officers will guide us as in 1955. Our Christmas party was a success and was very well attended. As usual, we had our turkey supper, exchanging of gifts and Santa was present to give out goodies. Christmas Carols and songs were enjoyed as well as instrumental music by a trio. Plans for our trip to the shrine of St. Anne de Beaupre in Quebec are progressing. So, any of you who still have intentions of going, please notify our president Frances Puliek. Our local ladies are trying to raise some of the funds and so far have had two successful bake sales. More about the trip as the year progresses. We have had several members on the sick list and we wish them a speedy recovery. We also extend our deepest sympathy to Mrs. Anna Ba-yuk on the loss of her daughter Marion. Our branch prayed the rosary for the deceased. Greetings to all! Anne B. Satovich, Reporter STRABANE COUPLE WED IN NOVEMBER MR. AND MRS. FRANK VALENČIČ It is our pleasure to congratulate the newly married couple, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Valenčič, the bride being the granddaughter of our faithful and beloved Supreme Vice-President, Mrs. Mary Tomsic of Strabane, Pa. We’re certain that life will hold many blessings and happy years for the newlyweds, and we offer our heartiest congratulations! A beautiful gown of white lace and satin was worn bv Miss Marjorie Jean Tomsic for her marriage 011 Saturday, Nov. 19, to Frank Valenčič. The bride is the daughter of James Tomsic, 433 Chartiers St., proprietor of the Tomsic Motor Co., and the late Jennie Tomsic, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Valenčič, 101 Hallam Ave., Meadowlands. The couple was united in holy matrimony at a double ring ceremony at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church. The nuptial high mass was conducted by the Rev. Francis C. Soisson, with special wedding music, including Shubert’s ‘Ave Maria,” played by the church organist, Mrs. Mary Modrak. Before the ceremony, the bride placed a bouquet of pink carnations at the foot of the Blessed Virgin Mary statue. Her wedding gown featured long pointed sleeves and fitted bodice of lace with a bouffant satin and lace skirt which had tiers of lace ruffles running down the back from the waist to the edge of the chapel train. A scalloped-efect lace trim with rosettes of sequins and pearls was used in the front panel of the skirt and the deep square neckline. A fingertip veil of illusion was secured to her head by a tiara of sequins and pearls which matched the decorations of the gown. She carried a cascading bouquet of white orchids, stephanotis. and fleur d’amour enhanced with white satin streamers. Her cousin. Joyce Tomsic, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Jennie Valencie, sister of the bridegroom; Marlene Rupnik, Dolores Slabe, and Juliann Telesko. The attendants wore identically styled gowns with full skirts and strapless, form-fitting bodices with matching stoles, mitts and velvet halfhats. The gowns were of chiffon with the maid of honor wearing Nile green and carrying a cascading bouquet ol salmon carnations, and the others wearing salmon apparel and carrying cascading bouquets of green carnations. Choker pearls, which accented their costumes, were gifts of the bride. Serving as best man was Dave I3ier, while ushers were John Tershel, Andy Cherpak, Walter Raspet and Mickey Frank. The bridegroom’s mother wore a black lace dress for the wedding. The bride’s paternal grandmother, Mrs. Ignatz Tomsic, chose a rose lace frock, and her maternal grandmother,. Mrs. John Tershel, wrore navy wool crepe. All three wore shoulder corsages of white carnations. Seven hundred persons attended the evening reception at the SNPJ hall in Strabane. Out of town guests were from Ann Arbor, Mich., Cleveland, Ohio, New' Castle, Newr Kensington,. Pittsburgh, Carnegie, Washington, Midway, and Ellsworth. The couple left for a wedding trip-to Washington, D.C. and since their return have taken up residence at the home of the bride. The bride is a-graduate of Canonsburg High School. The bridegroom is a graduate of Chartiers High School and is employed at t.he Vitro Chemical plant. No. 72, Pullman, Ilf. — Election of officers took place at our December meeting, and we are happy to announce that all of our former officers were re-elected to the same offices. We thank them for the work they have done for us, but ladies, you can show your appreciation by attending, the meetings a little more frequently. Meetings are being dispensed with during the months of January and February, but we will start again in March, and our first meeting will be on March 21st. I am happy to announce that I became a grandmother on December 22nd. My doughter gave birth to ai baby girl, Lora Susan. This being our first grandchild, naturally vy’e are-quite thrilled. Our deepest sympathy to Mrs. An-dolshek and her family on the loss of her husband. He was well known and: well liked, and will be missed by all hi'S friends. Our sympathy also to Mrs. Zadnik 011 her most unfortunate accident. She-fell in her home and broke her leg— the same leg that was broken in the automobile accident they had sometime ago. All our good wishes go toiler for a complete and speedy recovery. Wilma Zagar No. 73, Warrensville, Ohio.— Hello, members! 1 hope the holidays were happy and pleasant ones for all. Before we start the new year, I think it would be nice to preview the happenings of the past, in 1955. Our big events of the year were the St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon for the benefit of St. Jude’s church; our birthday dinner held in October at. Heights Tavern at which time we-celebrated all our members’ birthdays; and our Christmas Party held 011 December 11th at C & B Hideway. We lost one member in 1955, when Mary Gorišek passed away after a long illness. We would like to express our deepest sympathy to the following members whose dear ones also were taken from them during the past year: Ann Butorak and Helen Dusek—their father; Martha Herak and Ann Predovec—their mother; liose Zbasnik and Dorothy Erdlich— their husband and father; and Ann Ilogel—her two grandchildren. On All Souls’ Day, Holy Mass was offered for all deceased members. Among the happy events of 1955 were the two weddings in October ol' our President, Mary Juratovac’s daughter Betty and Mary Pabuda’s daughter, Ann Marie. Congratulations to Evelyn Majercik on the birth of a son; and congratulations also to Jim and Ann Statuta, •on their 25th Wedding Anniversary. All officers for 1956 wrere re-elected with the exception that I am your new reporter and recording secretary. Rosemary Mauer, Reporter No. 79, Enumclaw, Wash. — Our meeting of the month was held at the home of Mrs. Mary Mihelick at which time the election of officers was held. Officers re-elected for 195G are: President, Mrs. Josephine Richter; Vice-President, Mrs. Mary Mihelick; Secretary, Fannie Ramshak; Recording Secretary, Mrs. Anne Sturn, and Treasurer, Mrs. Jennie Beaver. As we didn’t have a meeting in December, we had our Christmas gift exchange and candy and nuts for the children. Everyone enjoyed the pot-luck lunch which was served after the close of the meeting. Thanks to Mrs. Mihelick and all the members who let us have our meetings in their homes during the year. We hope to see more members at the home of Mrs. Mary Barquist on March 11th. A happy New Year 1956! Fannie Ramshak, Secretary No. 89, Oglesby, III. — Our December 12th meeting was very well attended. The officers for the year were re-elected by the membership. They are: President, Mrs. Frances Nemeth; Financial Secretary, Mrs. Celia Hobneck; Recording Secretary, Miss Mary Kernz and Treasurer, Mrs. Anna Stor. After the meeting, we had a pot-luck supper. We also had the Children’s Christmas party on Dec. 9th. Santa presented them with gifts, as also the adults. We thank our visitors from the LaSalle branch, Mrs. Mary Krogulski, Mrs. Angela Strukel, Mrs. Anna Kastigar, Mrs. Justine Anglovar, Mrs. John Uronich. They also were presented with gifts. Our ladies are very active members. The officers all thank them for a W'onder-ful and successful past year. Thank you all. Mrs. Anna Stor, Treasurer WOMEN’S ACTIVITIES By Elizabeth Zefran, Director Women’s Activities 1941 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago, Illinois The days are growing shorter, and closer to our Tourney to be held at Milwaukee, Wisconsin on March 10th and 11th, and I’m hoping that all the bowlers are planning to attend. Bowlers, do not just plan on team events only, but also try for the singles and doubles and find out the fun we have on Tournament Saturday, singing and dancing and what have you! Anyone having any unusual verses to songs please mail them to me so that copies can be made and distributed to the girls, so that everyone can get in on the singing. Important dates for March are the 10th and 11th in Milwaukee at Greenfield Alleys. We’re hoping to see many of the old and new bowlers! “Favorite recipes”—correction on the Holiday Cranberry Mold: The sugar was left out so I’m correcting the whole recipe: 1 lb. fresh cranberries 1 orange 2 cups sugar 2 pkgs. strawberry or cherry jello 3 cups boiling water ] cup diced celery 1 cup diced apples % cup walnuts chopped Wash cranberries and put through food chopper. Grate rind of orange, then peel and put through chopper. Add sugar and orange pulp to cranberries and let stand. Dissolve jello in boiling water and let set until slightly jelled. Then add all other ingredients, pour into large ring mold and chill until set. Strudelets (24 flaky pastries sent to me from Angela Kurent, Br. no. 2. Chicago, 111.) % lb. butter 1 cup of flour 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind Filling: 3 egg whites, beaten stiff Vs cup sugar % lb. walnuts or pecans ground Method of mixing: Cut butter into flour with a pastry blender until evenly mixed. Add remaining ingredients and mix lightly with fork until all the flour is moistened. Gather dough together and press into a ball. Divide into 24 uniform pieces and roll each into a ball. Place in refrigerator over night. Roll each piece on a floured pastry cloth into a circle about 4 inches in diameter. Filling: beat sugar into egg whites gradually using electric mixer. Fold in nuts. Place spoon full of mixtures on each circle ..ml spread over all gently. Roll like a jelly roll. Place on ungreased cooky sheets, bake in a moderate oven (350) lor 20 minutes or until golden brown. The S.W.U. Sports Club of Chicago is holding the 2nd annual dance on February 11th at the Polish Falcon Hall. 1921 West Cermak Road, with Jimmy Bovdik and his Melody mates. There will be plenty of refreshments for your dry throat, and goodies for your figure, so plan on attending and having a good time singing and dancing, or eating or just watching everyone dancing. Important date for ladies! Save your money and come to our Easter Bonnet hat sale to be held on the 3rd and 4th of March, 1956 at the St. Stephen’s Church hall, 22nd Place and Wolcott. The hats will go on sale at 1:00 P.M., on Saturday and will be sold until 8:00 P.M., and Sunday after the 7:30 A.M. Mass. Coffee and goodies will be on hand. In closing for the month, I would like to express my hopes that the tourney in Mihvaultee will be one of the biggest entries, with many teams such as juvenile, grandmothers, and regulars, also the doubles and singles. Also, everyone is welcome to come and root for the bowlers—the more the merrier! So easy, a child can cook! That’s right! Our cookbook is full of easy-to-follow recipes. — Whether you are looking for a fancy dish—or a just plain good one, (like mother used to make—) you'll find it easy to make— in our famous cookbook: WOMAN’S GLORY—THE KITCHEN Order your copy today! Send $2 in check, money order or cash to: ALBINA NOVAK 1937 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago 8, 111. CHAPTER FROM A HEALTH BOOK By Marie 'J'AKING IT EASY physically is the first step for a healthful life. Taking it easy mentally is the next step. This is rather difficult. It is not easy to learn how not to get excited, how not to worry. Unfortunately, there just “ain’t” no short cuts to such knowledge. However, there are several things one can do that are helpful. Rule 1. Accept the fact that nothing and nobody is perfect. Neither are you for that matter, even if you won’t admit it to yourself. If you are perfect, you would be able to control your temper. This rule is for those people who are continually finding fault with things and with people. Things and people just are not perfect! Instead of bursting with rage at peoples’ incompetency, feel a little sorry for them. Laugh at their small struggles and petty jealousies. Rule 2. Don’t look for trouble. Actually, if you sit still and mind your own business, nine times out of ten, trouble will pass you by. Rule 3. Don’t try to do more than one thing at the time. Fortunately, we live one day at a time. We should also think about one day at the time. Forget the worries and tension of yesterday; concentrate on the chores of today, and tomorrow will take care of itself. Rule 4. Learn how to accept your troubles, sickness and limitations. When you feel in lowest spirits and most sorry for yourself, you might repeat the following oft-quoted statement: “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” Rule 5. Never give up hope. If you are sick, remember that new treatment and new drugs are discovered daily. It is impossible to state that a condition which does not respond to treatment today may not be completely curable a year from now or even sooner. Rule 6. If something unpleasant must be done, do it as soon as possible. You’d be surprised how often head- ache and nervous tention are due to some unpleasant task hanging over your head. “To be happy in life is to be at peace with itself. — In a happy condition, one seems to carry all the tasks before him lightly, as if borne along an a great tide; and in the opposite state one can hardly tie shoestrings. It is true that a large part of our life consists in learning how to simplify our living, but life is not a simple matter especially for a mother and wife. It involves a house and either household drudgery or household help which wavers between scarsity and nonexistence. It involves food and shelter; meals, planning, marketing, bills and making the ends meet in a thousand ways. In involves not only the butcher, the baker, the candlestickmaker but countless other experts to keep the modern home with its modern “simplifications” as electricity, plumbing, refrigerator, gas stove, oil burner, dish- 20th ANNUAL S.W.U. MIDWEST BOWLING TOURNAMENT March 10 and II, 1956 in Milwaukee, Wis. Greenfield Howling Alleys, 7th and Greenfield Ave., Milwaukee, Wis. Hostesses: Hr. no. 43, .Milwaukee, Wis. Prisland washer, radios, cars and numerous other devices functioning properly. It involves; doctors, dentists, appointments, medicine, cod-liver oil, vitamins, trips to the drugstore. It involves education, schools, car pools, extra trips for basketball or orchestra practice, tutoring, camps and transportation. It involves clothes, shopping, laundry,, cleaning, mending, letting the skirts down and sewing on buttons, or finding someone else to do it. It involves, friends—my husband’s, my children’s and my own—and endless arrangements to get together; letters, invitations,, telephone calls and transportation to the meetings and club affairs. Life in America is based on ever-widening circle of' contact. It involves not only family demands but community demands, national demands, international demands on the good citizen, through social and cultural pressures, through newspapers, magazines, radio programs, political drives, charitable appeals. Our mind sometimes reals with it. This is not a life of simplicity, but the life of multiplicity that doctors warn us of. It does not bring grace-and peace but destroys the soul. It is the life of millions of people in America, difficult for them to achieve a balance in the midst of all these contradictory tensions, and yet necessary for the proper functioning of our lives. Unless we learn how to simplify life, we will not be-able to remain whole and healthy.” (Excerpts from “GIFT FROM THE SEA”, by Anne Lindbergh.) * + * My friend had raised nine children on a Wisconsin' farm; fed them and the farmhands; done all her own housework and helped with the outdoor chores. And she had never been ill in her life. Finally her family doctor-asked her: “I constantly see young women,” he said, “who have only one or two children and who’s homes are full of gadgets to lighten their work, but who suffer from nervous exhaustion and pains. How is that you managed never to have a nervous breakdown?” “You know doctor,” by friend said, “I’ve always, wanted to have a nervous breakdown. But every time I was about to get around to it, it was time to fix somebody a meal.” * * * Two men in a car went right past the traffic lights, when they were red, and were stopped by a policeman. “I am sorry officer.” said the driver, thinking quickly. I happen to be a doctor and I’m taking a patient to an\ insane asylum in a hurry.” The policeman was suspicious—but the passenger was also as quick as the driver. Looking up at the constable-with a seraphic smile, he whispered: “Kiss me, darling!” The policeman waved them on! HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN FEBRUARY! Supreme Officer: Feb. 6 — Mary Otoničar, Supr. Auditor, Cleveland, Ohio.. Branch Presidents: Feb. 8 — Mary Kuzma, Dr. no. 88, Steelton, Pa. Feb. 10 — Bertha Brandt, Br. no. 78, Leadville, Colo. Feb. 11 — Frances Sietz, Br. no. 50, Cleveland, Ohio Feb. 12 - Josephine Schlosar, Br. no. 17, West Allis, Wis.. Feb. 12 — Anna Nemec, Br. no. 90, Oakmont, Pa. Feb. 28 — Katherine Slogar, Br. no. 23, Ely, Minn. Many happy returns of the day! Nasa sedanja kampanja Drage odbornice in članice: Dva meseca sta potekla, odkar se je pričela naša kampanja za 30-letnico, toda doslej so se pokazali samo malenkostni uspehi. Praznična doba je bil eden izmed razlogov, da je bila naša kampanja v precejšnjem zastoju. Sedaj je vse to mimo in naša pozornost mora na vsak način biti posvečena kampanji. Z mesecem februarjem stopamo v naš tretji mesec, in čeprav radi opravimo velike stvari v naglici, vseeno zgodnji ptič prejme „POSEBNA DARILA”. Za druge nagrade čitaj Zarjo (Članska kampanja za 30-letnico). V zvezi s to našo 30-letnico kar najbolj pozivam vse zveste članice, kakor tudi vse glavne in podružnične odbornice, da si podamo roke in gremo na delo z največjim navdušenjem. S skupnim delom v preteklosti smo dvignile organizacijo v članstvu in finančni moči ter smo priznane kot velika organizacija. Toda to leto je naše posebno leto, je 30-letnica ustanovitve, zato praznujmo to priliko s kar največjim vpisom novih članic. Vaše sodelovanje je bolj potrebno kot kdajkoli poprej in hvaležna bom za vsako vaše prizadevanje. Februar je mesec važnih rojstnih dnevov in je najkrajši mesec leta. Vseeno ima polno narodnih in verskih praznikov. 2. februarja je Svečnica; 3. febr. je Blažev dan (blagoslovitev grl); 14. febr. je dan sv. Valentina in 15. febr. je pepelnica (pričetek posta); 12. febr. je rojstni dan predsednika Lincolna; 22. febr. rojstni dan Washingtona, ki je bil prvi predsednik Amerike; 3. febr. je rojstni dan Elizabete Blackwell, prve ženske, ki je dobila zdravniško diplomo l. 1849; 15. febr. je bil rojstni dan Susan B. Anthony, katera se je borila za žensko volilno pravico. Ona ni dočakala sadov svojega dela, ker je šele 14 let po njeni smrti bil leta 1906 sprejet 19. amendment, ki je dal ženskam volilno pravico. Ta amendment k ameriški ustavi je tudi po pravici nazvan „Susan B. Anthony amendment”. Zato bi ta dan moral biti praznik za ženske. Po sklepu Glavnega odbora je urednica objavila angleški del Zarje na prvih straneh, in to samo za določen čas. Vsaka članica bi morala čitati našo mesečno revijo od začetka do konca, ker bo potem bolje poznala svojo organizacijo in izvedela, kaj delajo druge članice po širni Ameriki. Mnogo se boste naučile pri čitanju „Zarje”. Ob zaključku želim izreči prisrčno zahvalo za številne prijaznosti, razveseljive pozdrave, voščila in izraze vdanosti, katere sem v izredno veliki meri dobila v zadnjih dveh mesecih. Vaša pozornost je v veliki meri povečala mojo srečo in je vir vzpodbude, da še z večjim veseljem nadaljujem naše delo. Naj bi to leto bilo za vsakega izmed vas pomembno in naj bi Vam prineslo osebno zadovoljstvo, uspeh in srečo. Najbolj iskreno Vaša, JOSEPHINE LIVEK, glavna predsednica JUBILEJNA ČLANSKA KAMPANJA od I. decembra 1955 do 31. decembra 1956 Za vsako novo članico, ki bo vpisana v letu 1956 — to je do 31. decembra 1956 — bodo podeljene sledeče nagrade: Za novo članico v razredu A Enomesečni PROST ASESMENT (ali 35C) Za novo članico v razredu B Enomesečni PROST ASESMENT (ali 60eči spekli krompir v petih minutah. Špeh je bil položen v papirnat plošček in je bil scvrt v dveh minutah. Pet funtov težak kos govejega mesa je bil pečen v pol ure. Vse se kuha z „micro-waves”, to je podobna energija, ki nam omogoča slike v televizijskih aparatih. Vročina se razvija v dotični hrani, katero želimo skuhati, speči ali ,,brojlati”. Vsled tega nam ni treba paziti na tisti regulator, kakor ga imiimo pri plinskih in električnih pečeh. Vsa vročina se razvija v hrani sami. Težko je opisati te nove skrivnosti in dokler človek sam ne vidi tega novega procesa kuhe in peke, bo ostal neveren Tomaž, kajne? Nova elektronska peč se lahko postavi kakor vsak drug kos pohištva, lahko se ga pa tudi premika, ker se nič ne razgreje. Predno je bil ta produkt postavljen na trg, ga je izdelovalec postavil v več različnih hiš v enoletno poskušnjo. To je bilo dovolj veliko jamstvo, da so te peči v resnici moderno čudo, ki bo našo kuho poenostavilo in skrajšalo. /V o v vosek mesto parafina Kadar držimo želije in druge omake pokrite s parafinom, se večkrat prikažejo solze na vrhu. To je znamenje, da se parafin ni povsod prijel kozarcev ob robu. Z novim voskom pa se kaj takega ne bo več zgodilo. Dobi se v trgovinah v obliki pilul (pellets). Je rumenkaste barve, v malih koščkih, se lahko raztopi in ker je iz plastičnega blaga, popolnoma dobro zapre kozarce. Vsled svoje elasticitete se prilagodi vsaki temperaturi in ne odskoči od površine stekla in tudi ne poka. Odstrani se ga prav lahko. Članska kampanja sžz DO 31. DECEMBRA 1956 Mnogo šaljivih, obenem pa tudi zanimivih iti poučnih doživljajev vedo pripovedovati naše članice. Ca te zgodbe ne gredo v pozabo, sem se odločila, jih priobčevati pod imenovano kolono. - Članice, pošljite svoje „za-drege” na uredništvo Zarje. Albina Novak ♦ ♦ ♦ Naša članica, gospa Katarina, iz; Chicage, pripoveduje naslednjo zanimivo zadrego: Odpravljala sem se na jutranji vlak, ki me naj popelje v Toronto, Kanada, da tam obiščem svojega brata, katerega že dolgo nisem videla. V naglici sem vzela potrebne listine in denar za na pot ter vse skupaj spravila v ročno torbico — potem pa brž na postajo. Po večurni prijetni vožnji je vlak dospel do kanadske meje. Kot drugi potniki, sem tudi jaz morala pokazati obmejnemu cariniku svoj ameriški državljanski papir. Uradnik je pogledal mene, potem papir — in spet mene. Začudeno sem se vprašala: kaj pa bo sedaj — ali morda ni vse v redu? Tedaj mi pokaže listino, s pripombo: „Vi nimate pravi papir.” Pogledala sem listino in presenečena opazila, da sem v hitrici pomotoma vzela Zvezino polico. Mraz me je pretresel. — Kaj bo sedaj? Bo-li treba spet nazaj v Chicago, ali se me bo obmejni uradnik usmilil in dovolil prehod meje? Zgodilo se ni ne eno ne drugo, ampak odločitev carinika je bila svojevrstna: »Pišite takoj sorodnikom v Chicago, naj pošljejo Vaš „citizen paper” na naslov Vašega bivališča v Kanadi in ob povratku mi ga boste pokazali.” V zadregi sem mu odgovorila: ,, Ne vem, kako naj pričakujem tako hitri odgovor, saj sorodniki niso vajeni odpirati mojih pisem.” „Dobro. pa napišite na kuverto: NUJNO!” Ni mi kazalo drugega, kot storiti, kakor mi je bilo naročeno. Moje bivanje v Kanadi vsled tega dogodka ni bilo prijetno. Vedno me je mučila skrb: bom prejela pravočasno moj papir? In res, po nekaj dneh se mi je odvalil kamen od srca — poštar je prinesel pismo z zaželjenim dokumentom. Preostali dnevi mojih počitnic so bili zopet veseli. Prišel je dan ločitve. Poslovila sem se od brata in vlak me j« pripe- Zadrega pa taka! ljal nazaj na mejo. Bilo je treba k pregledu in carinik je bil isti kot poprej. Z nasmehom sem mu pokazala državljanski list — tokrat pravi! Tudi on se ml je nasmehnil ter se obenem opravičil, da mi je storil to sitnost, ampak ..postava je postava!” Svoje kavalirstvo pa mi je izkazal s povabilom na skodelico kave in v veselem razpoloženju sva izmenjala še nekaj besedi o tem neprijetnem doživljaju, ki mi bo ostal v spominu vse dni mojega življenja. Kratka, a resnična zgodbica naj nam bo v dober nauk: Previdnost je mati modrosti! ZA KRATEK ČAS Pri sprejemu Tajnica: ,,Se je kdo od Vaše družine že kedaj nahajal v bolnišnici?” Minka: ..Jaz ne, ampak moja mati je bila.” Tajnica: „Kaj pa je imela?” Minka: ..Mene.” V gozdu Peter: ..Kako sem srečen, da te srečam! Jaz sem se izgubil.” Fred: ..Ali se dobi kakšna nagrada zate?” Peter: ..Ne — zakaj?” Fred: ..Potem naj te pa drugi iščejo.' Poroka Cilka: „Kdo lahko poroči ženo in ostane samski vse svoje življenje?” Miha: ..To pa ni mogoče.” Cilka: ..Naš fajmošter, ha, ha!” Na izbiro Pri Nosanovih se je oglasila štorklja in jim pustila kar dve punčki. Janezek samo gleda. Naposled se le ojunači in vpraša: ..Mamica, povej, ali sta na izbiro, ali moramo obdržati obedve?" Ne zna govoriti ,,Ali zna tvoj mali bratec že govoriti?" ..Ne. Zakaj naj bi tudi znal? Saj mu je treba samo kričati, pa dobi vse, kar želi.” Če se preselite . . . Vsak tnesec nam pošta vrača izvode ZARJE, ker ni mogoče najti prejemnika, medtem ko na drugi strani članice ne dobivajo društvenega glasila. Zato opominjamo vse, da v slučaju selitve ali spremembe naslova, javite naslov svoji tajnici ali pa upravi ZARJE: 1937 W. Ceimak Rd., Chicago 8. 111. — Le na ta način bodo nerednosti odpravljene in članice dobivale redno naš mesečnik ZARJO. Finančno poročilo za mesec december 1955 Financial Report for the Month of December, 1955 Članarina—Assessment Number of Podružnica—Branch A & B Jun. Zarja Misc. Total Memb. Jun. 1, Sheboygan, Wis. 70.80 2.90 .10 .20 74.00 181 29 2, Chicago. 111. 169.90 15.70 .20 185.80 399 161 3, Pueblo, Colo. 128.85 11.10 .10 .20 140.25 318 117 4, Oregon City, Ore. 7.90 7.90 25 5, Indianapolis, Ind. 46.10 6.60 52.70 136 66 6. Barberton, Ohio 56.80 2.20 .20 59.20 160 24 7, Forest City, Pa. 65.50 15.30 .70 81.50 163 156 8, Steelton, Pa. 76 9 9, Detroit, Mich. 47 9# 10, Cleveland, Ohio 168.05 6.10 174.15 474 64 12, Milwaukee, Wis. 112.30 8.20 .50 121.00 324 82 13, San Francisco, Cal. 57.90 1.10 .20 59.20 144 11 14, Cleveland, Ohio 124.90 4.80 .20 129.90 328 48 15, Cleveland, Ohio 138.80 6.80 145.60 334 70 16, So. Chicago, 111. 62.40 3.90 .20 66.50 157 39 17, West Allis, Wis. 55.80 1.00 .10 56.90 147 10 18, Cleveland, Ohio 32.55 .80 .20 33.55 90 9 19. Eveleth, Minn. 61.75 8.00 .30 70.05 163 80 20, Joliet, 111. 191.90 18.10 210.00 539 181 21, Cleveland, Ohio 38.50 6.10 44.60 114 61 22, Bradley, 111. 24.10 24.10 28 % 23, Ely, Minn. 101.40 6.30 .10 107.80 270 63 24, LaSalle, 111. 89.40 11.70 101.10 222 111 25, Cleveland, Ohio 380.80 18.40 .50 399.70 933 184 26. Pittsburgh, Pa. 52.80 2.70 55.50 143 28 27, N. Braddock, Pa. 81 10 28, Calumet, Mich. 37.35 1.00 38.35 92 29. Browndale, Pa. 18.55 2.40 20.95 48 24 30, Aurora, 111. 18.35 .20 18.55 27 1% 31, Gilbert, Minn. 48.45 3.90 .50 52.85 122 39 32, Euclid, Ohio 51.10 2.80 .10 54.00 126 30 33, Duluth, Minn. 34.60 2.30 .20 37.10 88 25 34, Soudan, Minn. 18.95 .70 19.65 47 7 35, Aurora, Minn. 43.70 4.60 .20 48.50 95 46 37, Greaney, Minn. 14.95 .70 15.65 45 7 38, Chisholm, Minn. 71.60 1.20 72.80 182 12 39, Biwabik, Minn. 13.40 1.30 14.70 40 13 40, Lorain, Ohio 40.00 .50 .10 40.60 102 5 41, Cleveland, Ohio 92.30 3.60 95.90 249 38 42, Maple Heights, Ohio 16.55 16.55 43 43. Milwaukee, Wis. 55.45 11.8(1 67.25 149 122 45, Portland, Ore. 29.80 .60 .20 30.60 78 7 46, St. Louis, Mo. 10.30 .20 10.50 28 2 47. Cleveland, Ohio 41.55 .70 42.25 113 9 48, Buhl, Minn. 7.70 .40 .10, 8.20 19 4 49, Noble, Ohio 18.95 .70 .10 19.75 52 7 50, Cleveland, Ohio 26.20 .80 27.00 67 8 51, Kenmore, Ohio 12.10 .20 12.30 28 2 52, Hibbing, Minn. 20.85 .50 .30 21.65 53 5 53, Cleveland, Ohio 19.70 1.30 .25 21.25 47 13 54, Warren, Ohio 38.55 5.90 .30 44.75 102 61 ? 55, Girard, Ohio 32.95 2.80 2.00 37.75 84 28 56. Hibbing, Minn. 44.80 .70 45.50 119 7 57, Niles, Ohio 28.30 2.60 30.90 68 27 59, Burgettstown, Pa. 16.40 1.00 17.40 39 10 61, Braddock, Pa. 15.20 .80 16.00 37 8 & 62, Conneaut, Ohio 13.45 .10 13.55 32 1 63, Denver, Colo. 45.30 4.30 .40 50.00 108 43 64, Kansas City, Kans. 85.40 2.70 88.10 82 9 * 65, Virginia, Minn. 40.90 1.70 42.60 79 20 66, Canon City, Colo. 23.75 1.80 25.55 55 19 67, Bessemer, Pa. 41.80 5.70 .60 .25 48.35 93 57 68, Fairport Harbor, O. 13.30 13.30 28 70. West Aliquippa, Pa. 6.00 .30 6.30 15 3 71. Strabane, Pa. 49.11) 2.60 51.70 121 28 72, Pullman. 111. 16.90 .50 17.40 44 5 73, Warrensville, Ohio 30.25 2.00 32.25 88 20 74, Ambridge, Pa. 25.15 .20 25.35 54 2 77, N. S. Pittsburgh, Pa. 21.70 2.40 24.10 62 24 Have You Moved? Each month our Zarja office receives letters or cards of complaint from our members, statting that they do not receive their magazine regularly. In many cases, after checking our mailing list, we find the difficulty was caused by the fact that the member had moved without notifying to our office the change of address. If you are one who does not receive a copy REGULARLY EACH MONTH, won’t you please notify our Home Office, 1937 W. Cermak Road, Chicago 8, 111. It is important that we have your correct address 011 record in the Home Office and also in the Zarja mailing office. It’ll take you only a few minutes to notify us and we will be very grateful for your attention. »11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111NI111111111111111111111111 ANGLEŠKO-SLOVENSKI in SLOVENSKO-ANGLEŠKI SLOVAR lahko dobite za ceno $5.00 pri: ALBINA NOVAK 1937 W. Cermak Road Chicago 8, Illinois iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiii j The Old-fashioned Way I to please the family with j tempting dlehee— I i Grandma’s way of making: j ! BEEF SOUP, PLUM DUMPLINGS, ! I ŽGANCE, CHICKEN PAPRIKASH.J i and recipes for I I CANNING FRUITS and VEGE-I j TABLES, are easily found In our j • famous cookbook, j WOMAN’S GLORY— THE KITCHEN! ijust send $2, in cash, check or! I money order to: ALBINA NOVAK, i 1 1937 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago 8, III. J Članarina—Assessment Number of Podružnica—Branch A & B Jun. Zarja Misc. Total Memb. Jun. 78, Leadville, Oolo. 35 14** 79, Enumclaw, Wash. 16.25 1.70 .70 18.65 40 17 80, Moon Run, Pa. 10.85 10.85 26 81, Keewatin, Minn. 11.20 11.20 32 83, Crosby, Minn. 9.90 1.10 .40 11.40 24 11 84, New York City, N.Y. 30.05 .90 .70 31.65 83 9 & 85, De Pue, Illinois 12.55 .50 .10 13.15 33 5 86. Nashwauk, Minn. 4.35 .60 4.95 11 88, Johnstown, Pa. 33.50 3.60 37.10 77 37 89, Oglesby, 111. 37.10 4.50 .30 41.90 105 45 90, Presto, Pa. 25.45 2.20 .20 27.75 71 22 91, Oakmont, Pa. 26.50 .90 27.40 55 9 92, Crested Butte, Colo. 9.40 .20 9.60 19 2 93, Brooklyn, N.Y. 35.45 1.20 .70 37.35 92 2 94, Canton, Ohio 23 11 95, So. Chicago, 111. 114.65 8.00 122.65 233 85 96, Universal, Pa. 22.25 .30 .40 22.95 54 3 97, Cairnbrook, Pa. 13.60 .80 14.40 31 10 99, Elmhurst, III. 9.55 .40 9.95 23 102, Willard, Wis. 12 2** 104, Johnstown, Pa. 12.05 .10 12.15 33 105, Detroit, Mich. 5.50 1.20 6.70 15 12# 106, Meadowlands. Pa. 10.20 .30 10.50 22 ir Skupaj — Totals $ 4,041.10 264.40 10.20 5.30 $4,321.00 10,396 2,726 #—Assessment paid in November %•—Assessment paid for December and January $—Assessment for November *—Assessment paid for October, November and December &—Assessment for December **—Assessment paid in October •—Assessment for January ”—Assessment for October Dohodki — Income for December: Članarina — Assessment ............................................... $4,321.00 Najemnina — Rent ....................................................... 150.00 Obresti — Interest on Bonds ............................................ 150.00 Obresti od hranilnih vlog — Interest 011 Savings ...................... 3,295.00 Skupaj — Total ..............$7,916.00 Stroški — Disbursements: Za umrle članice — Death claims: Mary Repenshek, Branch no. 1, Sheboygan, Wisconsin ............................$100.00 Fannie Franceski, Branch no. 7, Forest City, Pa.................................100.00 Molly Stibic, Branch no. 10, Cleveland (Collinwood), Ohio ...............• •• 100.00 Ursula Simonich, Branch no. 20, Joliet, Illinois ............................... 100.00 Helen Kastigar, Branch no. 17, West Allis, Wisconsin ........................... 100.00 Frances Flis, Branch no. 21, Cleveland (West Fark), Ohio ....................... 100.00 Frances Novak, Branch no. 25, Cleveland, Ohio ................................. 100.00 Theresa Perko, Branch no. 25, Cleveland, Ohio ................................ 100.00 Cecelija Skrbec, Branch no. 25, Cleveland, Ohio .............................. 100.00 Mary Kocjancich, Branch no. 35, Aurora, Minnesota ............................ 100.00 Bohemian Benedictine Press — Zarja (December): Tiskanje — Printing .......................$1,125.00 Delo na imeniku — Address changes............. 10.90 Poštnina — Stamps and postage ................ 51.24 1,187.14 Plače in administraciji — Salaries and admin, exp.............................1,001.20 Najemnina za glavni urad — Home office rent .................................. 50.00 Tiskovine, telefon, razno — Printing, telephone, sundries ..................... 291.89 Tiskovni sklad — Publisher’s fund ............................................. .. 100.00 Davek na posestvo — Real Estate tax, Herbert E. Paschen ....................... 159.97 Skupaj — Total ..............$3,790.20 Preostanek — Balance, November 30, 1955 ............................$341,450.09 Dohodki — Income in December ......................................... 7,916.00 Skupaj — Total . . •........$349,366.09 Stroški - Disbursements in December ............................... 3,790.20 Preostanek Balance, December 31, 1955 ...................................$345,575.89 ALBINA NOVAK, gl. tajnica $wiUpi6 (Pxk£& Juniors of Branch no. 16, South Chicago, Illinois, had a wonderful Christmas Party. The officers and members prepared everything, and Santa Claus was very busy with the guests, as Mrs. Rose Skul can tell you! Pictured here are the children, their mommies and other members, as they receive their gifts from Santa. NOTES FROM BRANCH NO. 7, FOREST CITY, PA. — JUNIOR CIRCLE. The annual Christmas Party was held on Dec. 17th at Vandling Boro Hall, and was very well attended. We did not get a chance to take a group picture this year as we had hoped. Maybe later on, at a summer outing or such, we can take a picture and show our friends that we have an active Junior Circle here in Forest City, Pa. Everyone had a pleasant time ot our party and Santa visited and presented the children with goodies. Songs were sung and poems recited. We also had accordion selections played by James Tomažič and Albert Peterlin. We must not forget the willing ladies who raided money for this party. Thanks to Johanna Krall. better known as Tootsie, and Do-rene Suponsic, and Darlene Ferraro, who are our very 'willing workers, helping out whenever they can. We wish we had lots more Dorenes and Darlenes! Dorothy Glavich, Elaine Glavich, Elizabeth Kameen (Little Elizabeth) did a good part—she decided to visit all her relatives and when she visited all, she reported to her grandmother, Mrs. Anna Kameen, that she “ran out of relatives”! God luck to all juniors whe ever helped make our parties sucessful. Also, thanks to all who cooperated with the children in any way. The prizewinner of the party was Miss Alma Marley, a teacher at Vandling School. We hope to get many more new ideas foi our junior activities for the next year and are asking for cooperation from the members. A Happy New Year to all! Hope you are still enjoying your Christmas pre-.-ents!—Valentine's Day is coming up and Easter Sunday is not far behind. Enroll your brothers, sisters and friends in your junior circle! Try! It’s fun! Lots of luck! Christine Menart, Secretary RIDDLES 1. When should any pig be able to 'write? (When he is turned into a pen.) 2. What is the difference between here there? (The letter T.) 3. If your uncle’s sister is not your aunt, what relation is she to you? (Your mother.) I. What can you give away and still keep? (A cold.) 5. What rooms can never be entered? (Mushrooms.) fi. What smells most in a bakery? (Your nose.) 7. What makes a road broad? (The letter B.) X. When is a clock dangerous? (When it strikes.) f). When is a joke like a church bell? (When it is told—tolled.) 10. How many wives are you allowed by the prayer book? (Sixteen: 4 better, 4 worse, 4 richer, 4 poorer.) 11. Where does Thursday come before Wednesday? (in the dictionary.) 12. What has 4 eyes, and runs more than 2000 miles? (Mississippi.) 13. W’hat is it that doesn’t ask <|uestions, but must be answered? (The telephone.) 11. Why is it important for a physician to keep his temper? < Because if he didn't, he would lose his patience—patients.) MISTAKE SONG Sat on a hat— and now the hat’s flat. I^ay on wet clay— and now my coat’s gray. Ju mped from a stump— and now I’ve a lump. SAILING The water ups, the water downs— now we have lost the piers and towns. The ocean lifts, the ocean dips— my stomach turns on up-down trips. The sailboat rolls, the sailboat rocks— oh. Captain, how far to the docks? BIRTHDAYS OF OUR TWO GREAT PRESIDENTS: Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday is February 12th! George Washington’s Birthday is February 22nd! and HAPPY ST. VALENTINE’S DAY ON FEBRUARY 14th! SPEAKS HER MIND I am just a common everyday goose. People think 1 haven’t much sense because they call a stupid person a "goose.” But I can do things they can’t. I can stand on one foot and sleep all night. I can find my way from away up in the Arctic regions to the south without a compass and I can take a trip by just flapping my wings. And another thing—I can walk down into the water and float off like a ship. We only paddle with our feet when we want to go any'where and we can keep our heads under water for a long time. Now there is one important thing! If it hadn’t been for us there would have been very few books written before the invention of steel pens. 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