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Ameriška bratska zveza je naša, .\nierika je naša, obramba Amerike je naša in tudi pri osveli za Pearl Harbor bomo imeli mi naš del!
URADNO GLASILO AMERIŠKE BRATSKE ZVEZE — OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE AMERICAN FRATERNAL UNION
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CLEVELAND, OHIO, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 — SREDA, 4. FEBRUARJA, 1942
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PROPAGANDA OSIŠČNIH DRŽAV
Države osišča, to je Nemčija, Italija in Japonska, se obširno poslužujejo oddajanja radijskih poročil po' kratkih valovih v svojem psihologičnem vojskovanju in namen tegb je ustvariti zmedo in nezaupanje med združenimi narodi, kakor je to razvidno iz nedavne preiskave o radijski propagandi osišča, ki se tu vrši. Posebni vladni uradniki natančno zaznamujejo in analizirajo vsa poročila iz inozemskih oddajnih radio postaj. Dočim ni v Združenih državah nikakih omejitev proti temu, da bi kdo prisluškoval na inozemske radio vesti, kakor se to godi v totalitarnih deželah, so vladni činitelji večkrat posvarili Ame-rikance, naj se čuvajo proti zavijanju in lažem osiščne propagande.
Tehnika držav osišča je jako enostavna. Na primer, nacijska radijska poročila Združenim državam so pravila ameriškim poslušalcem, da so se britanski mornariški krogi razveselili nad našimi zgubami v Pearl Har-borju. Istočasno pa so naciji nesramno poročali) Angležem, da so se ameriški admirali na tihem razveselili nad potoplje-njem bojnih ladij Prince of Wales in Repulse ob obalih In-dokine.
Sedanja politika osišča je povedati Amerikancem, da smo mi postali nekak britanski dominion, in istočasno povedati Angležem, da vojni cilj Združenih držav je pridobiti najbogatejše dele britanskega imperija. Ame-rikanci, kakor trobijo radijska poročila iz Berolina, se čutijo jako nesrečne, da se morajo boriti pod britansko komando na Daljnem Vzhodu, britanski mornarji pa, kakor se poroča iz istega vira, ne marajo biti pod ameriškim mornariškim poveljnikom na Pacifiku.
Rim poroča o resnih sporih med voditelji zavezniških vojaških in mornariških operacij na Vzhodu. Radio postaje iz Rima, pa tudi iz Berlina trobentajo Britancem, da Združene države kradejo britanska tržišča v Južni Ameriki. Amerikancem pa meni nič tebi nič pravijo, da “britanska nadvlada čez Združene države je postalo uradno priznano dejstvo.”
Osiščni propagandisti pa skušajo zasejati neslogo ne le med Britanijo in Združenimi državami, kakor je to razvidno iz te preiskave. Radio poročila iz Berlina in Rima edinstveno opisujejo dogovor 26 narodov kot “zbirko 26 vojaških in političnih pokvek.” Vsak izmed članov dogovora se svari, da sodelovanje s Sovjetsko zvezo bo imelo za posledico komunizem po celem svetu.”
Osišče jako rado straši z komunizmom. Zlasti naciji poudarjajo bajko o “kruzadi” proti komunizmu. Člani osišča predstavljajo same sebe kot soudeležnike neke svete vojne, da rešijo svet pred komunizmom.
Države osišča so se resno trudile razdreti prizadevanja ameriških republik, da se doseže enotno stališče na konferenci v Rio de Janeiro. Osiščne radijske postaje so izjavile, da nacijska Nemčija in fašistična Italija sta povsem miroljubni in prijateljsko nagnjeni napram tem na rodom. Med tem pa ob vsaki priliki oživljajo stari latinskoameriški strah pred'Združenimi (Dalje na 2. strani)
MEDSEBOJNDZAUPANJE
V	zgodnjih jutranjih urah 29. januarja je bila v Rio de Janerio, glavnem mestu naj-večje južnoameriške republike Brazilije, zaključena paname-riška konferenca, gotovo najvažnejša konferenca, kar se jih je kdaj vršilo na ameriškem kontinentu. Na tej konferenci se je izkazala solidarnost vseh 21 ameriških republik. Soglasno sprejetih je bilo 40 resolucij, ki določajo smernice sodelovanja v različnih ozirih.
Najvažnejša izmed sprejetih resolucij priporoča, da vse ameriške republike pretrgajo diplomatske stike z Nemčijo, Italijo in Japonsko ,ki so napovedale vojno Zedinjenim državam. Priporočilo te resolucije je že izvedlo 19 ameriških republik, med njimi največja republika Brazilija. Republiki, ki še nista pi-etrgali svojih diplomatskih ocjnošajev z državami osišča, sta Argentina in Chile. Ni pa skoro nobenega dvoma, da bosta tudi ti dve republiki sledili ostalim, kadar uredita nekatere svoje notranje zadeve. Tako je za vse praktične svrhe združena vsa Amerika od najsevernejše točke Canade do Tierra del Fue-go na najjužnejšem koncu ameriškega kontinenta v odporu proti osiščnim državam.
Razveseljivo je, da so se ameriške republike nekaj naučile iz razmer v Evropi, kjer se posamezne države niso mogle sporazumeti za skupni odpor proti Hitlerju, ki jih je vsled tega brez velikega napora zasužnjil drugo za drugo.
Konferenca v Rio de Janeiro je tudi rešila 125 let obstoječi obmejni spor med republikama Evuador in Peru, ki je bil edini resni nesporazum, ki je kalil edinstvo Amerike. ,
Velik del kredita za uspeh konference v Rio'de Janeiro gre nedvomno administraciji v Washingtonu, ki je ves čas, odkar je Roosevelt na krmilu, zasledovala smernico dobrega sosedstva in odkritosrčnega prijateljstva napram sestrskim republikam. Konferenca je zdaj dala vsem ameriškim republikam, široko podlago za obrambno, politično in gospodarsko sodelovanje, kar bo združilo vso Ameriko tesneje kot je bila združena kdaj prej. Na pan-ameriški konferenci doseženi uspehi predstavljajo v e liko zmago, ne samo za Zedinjene države, ampak tudi za vso ostalo Ameriko in za vse države, ki so v boju z Nemčijo, Italijo in Japonsko.
DRUŠTVENE IN DRUGE SLOVENSKE VESTI
Letno zborovanje glavnega odbora Ameriške bratske zveze se bo pričelo v ponedeljek 9. februarja v glavnem uradu v Elyu, Minnesota.
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V Clevelandu, Ohio, se bo v nedeljo 8. februarja vršilo veliko narodno zborovanje, katerega namen je poudarek slovenske lojalnosti do naše velike republike, zagotovitev stoprocent-nega slovenskega sodelovanja v boju napram sovražnikom Amerike in demokracije, obenem pa apel na ameriško vlado, naj ne pozabi razkosane Slovenije in Jugoslavije, ko bodo na razvalinah nazifašizma “novi red” u-postavljali zavezniki. Na zborovanju bo govoril jugoslovanski minister g. Franc Snoj. Vstopnina bo prosta. Pričetek zborovanja je določen za 2. uro popoldne.
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Združena slovenska društva v St. Louisu, Mo., naznanjajo za soboto 14. februarja prireditev plesne veselice, katere čisti dobiček bo oddan Ameriškemu rdečemu križu.
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blagajn sta nas te dni obvestili sledeči nadaljni društvi Ameriške bratske zveze: št. 25, Eve-leth, Minn., in št. 229, Struth-ers, Ohio.
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V Glasu Naroda je bilo pretekli teden poročano, da so Janezu Terčeku, bivšemu uredniku omenjenega lista, v bolnišnici odrezali desno nogo. Operacijo je dobro prestal in vse kaže, da se bo polagoma pozdravil, česar mu odkritosrčno želijo njegovi mnogoštevilni prijatelji in znanci.
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V Syganu, Pa., je umrl rojak Jacob Dermota, najstarejši član društva št. 4 ABŽ v Presto, Pa.
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Kratka in zanimiva črtica iz vojaškega življenja “My Captain and I” je bila priobčena v “This Week Magazine”, nedeljski prilogi lista Cleveland Plain Dealer z dne 1. februarja. Črtico je napisal naš rojak, pisatelj Louis Adamič, iz časov njegovega službovanja v ameriški armadi tekom prve svetovne vojne.
ZIMA PREKQ EVROPE
l' Sredi meseca januarja je, po poročilih v listih, objel vso Evropo tak silen mraz, kot ga tamkajšnje prebivalstvo ne pomni že mnogo let. Zima ni samo v Rusiji, kjer v tej sezoni temperatura od 20 do 40 stopinj pod ničlo ni nič nenavadnega, ampak zajela je skoro vso Evropo. Celo v severni Italiji je padlo živo srebro v toplomerih do 13 stopinj pod ničlo, tako, da so zamrznili celo sloveči kanali v Benetkah.
Silni snežni meteži so nekatere kraje na Balkanu čisto izolirali in so zahtevali mnogo človeških žrtev. V Turčiji so bile zaradi nenavadno hude zime vse šole zaprte en teden. V Rumu-niji je enajst dni neprestano snežilo. V Veliki Britaniji je divjal hud snežni blizard, združen s silnim mrazom; v sever-(Dalje na 6. str.) •
NOVODOBNE ZAHTEVE
Novodobne armade 30 v veliki meri motorizirane. Pehota je seveda še vedno potrebna in tudi konji in mule imajo še svoje mesto v armadi, toda moderne armade si brez motorizacije niti predstavljati ne moremo. Tanki, strojne puške in topovi so motorizirani in pehota dostikrat potuje na motornih kolesih ali pa na tovornih avtomobilih. Vsako motorno vozilo pa se včasih pokvari, kar ve vsak povprečni avtomobilist, in treba j je eksperta, da tako napako po-
I	pravi. Napaka je včasih malenkostna, toda vozilo se ne premakne z mesta, dokler ni popravljena.
Motorna vozila vseh vrst so na bojnem polju izpostavljena vsem mogočim poškodbam. Včasih so take poškodbe le malenkostne, toda vozilo ni porabno za akcijo, dokler ni poškodba popravljena. Mala poškodba torej v takem primeru šteje prav toliko kot velika. Vozilo, popravljeno na bojnem polju ali v bližini istega, je za konmandan-ta vredno neprimerno več, kot ducat novih motornih vozil, ki so šele na poti.
Vse moderne armade morajo torej dandanes imeti posebne or-donančne oddelke, ki takoj na bojnem polju ali v neposredni bližini popravljajo pokvarjena motorna vozila. V armadi Zedinjenih držav je zdaj že veliko število takih ordonančnih kom-panij in dan za dnem se formirajo nove. United States Army's Ordnance Training Center v Aberdeen, Maryland, na primer, graduira na vsake tri mesece tisoče ekspertov, ki so izučeni in sposobni kar na licu mesta popraviti pokvarjeno vojaško motorno vozilo, če ni poškodba prevelika. Popravljalnica, z vso potrebno opremo, je na^ kolesih, in v neposredni bližini vojne črte ali fronte. Seveda so vsi ti mehaniki vojaki, ki so najprej deležni pet tednov splošnega vojaškega vežbanja v raznih vojaških središčih, nakar so premeščeni v ordonančne šole, kjer se izurijo za svoje posebno delo. Pri tem pridejo v poštev vojaki, ki imajo kaj znanja v mehaniki iz civilnega življenja, in drugi, ki imajo veselje in prirojene zmožnosti za take posle. V splošnem vojaške oblasti niso v zadregi za take rekrute, ker večini Američanov je veselje do strojev že kar nekako prirojeno.
ŠESTDESETLETNIK
TRDNJAVA SINGAPOR
Predsednik Zedinjenih držav Franklin D. Roosevelt, najizrazitejši predstavnik sodobne svetovne demokracije, je dne 30. januarja 1942 obhajal svoj 60. rojstni dan. Medtem, ko so mnogi možje njegovih let že v pokoju ali se vsaj smatrajo, da niso več sposobni za važna ali odgovorna dela, ima naš predsednik na svojih ramah odgovornost, kakršna pripade le redkim ipožem v zgodovini. K sreči ima za seboj dolgo državniško šolo, katere izkušnje mu zdaj v marsikaterem qziru služijo.
Kot državnik se je naš sedanji predsednik začel udejstvovati najprej kot senator državne legislature in pozneje kot (Dalje na 6. strani)
Med najvažnejše utrjene postojanke britiškega imperija v Orientu, spada nedvomno otok in trdnjava Singapor. Otok Sin-gapor je 26 milj dolg in 14 milj širok ter meri 220 kvadratnih milj površine. Od Malajskega polotoka ga loči preliv Johore. Na otoku Singapore je mesto istega imena, ki šteje okrog 750,000 prebivalcev. Prebivalstvo je zelo mešano, toda večino prebivalstva tvorijo Kitajci; belcev je le okrog 35,000.
Otok Singapore leži konci dolgega in ozkega Malajskega polotoka, ki se iz azijske celine steza proti holandskim vzhodno-indijskem otokom Borneo, Sumatra in Java. Singapore je vsled tega logična predstraža Vzhodne Indije in Avstralije. Od morske strani je Singapor močno utrjen, založen je dobro z živili, orožjem in municijo in ima močno posadko. Natančno (Dalje na 6. strani)
SPOROČILO AMERIKE JUGOSLAVIJI
Prinašamo prevod radijske oddaje, v kateri je bilo nedavno na kratkih valovih poslano iz Združenih držav v Evropo sledeče sporočilo:
“Jugoslovanski narod! Vesti o silnem trpljenju jugoslovanskega naroda, ki so ga povzročili naciji, so globoko pretresle predsednika Združenih držav.
Krutosti, ki so jih izvršili nad možmi, ženami in otroci v Jugoslaviji, so del dokazov o nemških zverinstvih. Predsednik je obljubil, da tega ne bo pozabil. Združene države si pri zadevajo z vsemi sredstvi za uni čenje osvojevalca in zopetno po stavitev svobodne države, ki je Jugoslavija nekdaj bila. Tiranska nemška zasedba se more spremeniti samo v zavezniško zmago.
Ves zavezniški svet ve in z velikimi simpatijami spremlja dejstvo, da se Jugoslavija še vedno junaško bori proti naci-jem. Zavedajoč se, da jim grozi neizogibno uničenje, brez kakršnekoli nade na neposredno pomoč od zunaj, se tisoči Jugoslovanov še vedno borijo z boljše oboroženim sovragom, ki je številčno sto in sto krat močnejši. Ti junaki so napisali in še pišejo najslavnejše strani v zgodovini svobode.
Predsednik Roosevelt je pooblastil radio Združenih držav za igjavo, da te žrtve ne bodo zastonj. V usodnih dnevih marca in aprila 1941 Jugoslavija ni kolebala stopiti v boj za svobodo in ohranitev demokratskih načel. V težkih preiskušnjah te borbe je Jugoslavija dokazala svojo vero v ta načela.
Jugoslavija že več kot pol leta trpi pod krutim režimom terorja, ki raste iz dneva v dan. In vendar, junaški odpor prav tako raste, ne izgubljajoč časa, ter postaja celo močnejši od tlačitelja.
Borbeni duh jugoslovanskega naroda je neprecenljiv prispevek k zavezniški stvari.
Predsednik pozna mnoge podrobnosti o vpadu v Jugoslavijo. Ko je slišal vsa strašna poročila, je občutil, kakor ves civilizirani svet, gnus. In on obljublja vnovič vzpostavitev svobode in osvobojenje izpod nacijskega jarma.
Z veliko premočjo in divjaštvom edinstvenim v zgodovini, sta Nemčija in Italija razdelili Jugoslavijo. Del ozemlja sta dali državama — satelitoma, Madžarski in Bolgariji. V Srbiji je postavljena nemška vojaška vlada, v Hrvatski pa je proglašena tako imenovana neodvisna hr-vatska država. Za “kralja” te države je bil imenovan italijanski vojvoda iz Spoleta. Pri sramoti mu pomaga zloglasni hrvatski terorist Ante Pavelič.
Prvi korak nemške zasedne oblasti v Sloveniji je bil, da j4 uničila vse znake in simbole s slovenskim ali jugoslovanskim pomenom. Vso osebno lastnino Slovencev so uradno zaplenili. Šole in cerkve so zaprli, samostane in kulturne ustanove so razpustili. Zadruge, delavska društva in gospodarske organizacije so zaprli ali razpustili. Slovenske rodoljube in intelektualce so prijeli in jih poslali v koncentracijska taborišča. Vse druge Slovence pa so prepeljali v Srbijo. Mlade deklice, od 15-20 (Dalje na 2. strani)
VSAK PO SVOJE
Jugoslavija je imela za svoja primeroma mlada leta mnogo ministrov, med njimi tudi nekatere dobre in sposobne, toda noben se ne more meriti s sedanjim vojnim ministrom Dražo Mihajlovičem, ki s svojimi četniki že deset mesecev drži v šahu nemške in italijanske okupacijske armade na Balkanu. Nj2-govi in njegovih četnikov junaški čini širijo slavo Jugoslavije po vsem demokratičnem svetu. Medtem, ko skuša Hitler zasužnjiti vse narode, se Draža s svojimi četniki bori za svobodo svojega in vseh drugih narodov. Hitler ne kadi, ne pije, ne uživa mesa, ne mara žensk, ter ne pozna ne šale ne poštenosti ne prijateljstva. Draža pa, dasi dovršen vojak, kar je osebno dokazal v balkanski in v
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prvi svetovni vojni ter ponovno dokazuje zdaj, je družinski oče, ljubi prijateljstvo in resnico, se rad šali, igra na mandolino, uživa pečeno jagnjetino, puši cigarete in pije slivovko. Pravi človek in pravi sin'Jugoslavije!'
William S. Knudsen, veliki boss vojne pripravljenosti v Washingtonu, je postal lajtnant-general, da je napravil prostor novemu absolutnemu bossu Do-naldu Nelsonu. Knudsen je bil dober mož na svojem mestu, toda ni bil dovolj dober, zato ga je bilo treba brcniti navzgor in posladkati brco z generalsko saržo. Čudna so pota velikih.
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gandno ministrstvo nič več ne razpošilja fotografij z ruske fronte v inozemstvo, niti ne pošilja filmskih slik v Nemčijo. Propagandni minister Happel pojasnjuje, da v silnem ruskem mrazu fotografske kamere ne delujejo. Ker pa Rusi pošiljajo slike od svoje strani, bi kazalo, da imajo Rusi boljše kamere ali pa je na ruski strani fronte bolj gorko. Možno je pa tudi, da se Nemci ne želijo ponašati s slikami nemških vojakov, ki obračajo Rusom zadnjo plat.
Zvezni zakladniški department bo vpoklical sedanje nik-lje, v katerih je četrtina niklja in tri četrtini bakra. Vladi se gre za nikelj, ki ga rabi za vojne potrebščine. V novih “nik-Ijih” ne bo nikakega niklja, ampak pol bakra in pol srebra. Pa se zdi, da se za novi polsrebrni nikelj ne bo moglo nič več kupiti kot za sedanjega; rajši manj.
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Ali čitate sedanja za vojno prikrojena vremenska poročila v ameriških dnevnikih? So zelo izčrpna in izobraževalna. Na primer: “Ne bo velike izpremem-be v temperaturi. Danes popoldne gorkeje, na večer hladneje. Jutri za spoznanje hladneje kot je bilo danes. Danes gorkeje kot je bilo včeraj. Morda megleno in vlažno, morda vetrovno in suho. Pojutranjcm nekoliko hladneje kot je bilo včeraj. Močan veter ali lahke sapice od katere koli strani.”
Kdor se vpričo takih natančnih vremenskih napovedi ne zna primerno pripraviti z galošami, marelo, parazolom ali slamnikom, je ignorant in mu ni za pomagati.
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Ce bo vojna kaj dolgo trajala, pa utegnemo čitati še bolj “natančne" vremenske napovedi. Na primer: “Jutri bo za spozna-(Dalje na 2. strani)
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Izognimo se nesrečam!
Mnogo se danes piše in govori, kako naj čuvamo naše zdravje. J7si ti nasveti in pravila ne zaležejo dovolj. Sami vidite in čujete, koliko ljudi umrje prerane smrti, v dobi, ko bi mogli uživati sadove preteklih let.
Zdravniška veda je silno napredovala v zadnjih dvajsetih letih. Marsikateremu je rešila življenja. Kakor je zdravniška znanost napredovala, kako se ozdravi različne bolezni, prav tako je napredovala ta veda, kako se prepreči to ali ono bolezen. Mesto da bi se ljudje zanimali, kako se preprečuje bolezni, se morajo zdravniki boriti z reševanjem življenja. Tako je v sedanjih časih, ko vsi hitimo živeti.
Imamo pa danes ljudi, ki sledijo vsem naukom zdravniških izvedencev. Tako sem zadnjič čital v ameriškem časopisu o človeku, katerega je njegov domači zdravnik vsako leto dvakrat preiskal, če ima v sebi kako kal te ali one bolezni. Vsak dan si je očistil dvakrat svoje zobe. Če je bil dež ali sneg, vedno je nosil galoše, da se ne bi prehladil. Spal je vsaki večer pri odprtem oknu, po osem ur na noč. Odpovedal se je pijači, kajenju in raz-t)ur jen ju. Izrezali so mu obolele bezgavke in poskrbeli za dobre žleze. Mož se je držal predpisane dijete, zavžival dosti sadja in sočivja. Privoščil si je dnevno zabavo in razvedrilo; lahko je iudi zadremal, kadar se mu je poljubilo. Živel je idealno in trezno življenje kot najbogatejši človek ria svetu, ker je posedoval močno in utrjeno zdrav j?, kajti zdravje je največ je bogastvo na svetu.	t	1
V istem času'je'isti časopis tudi poročal, dd se bo njegov pogreb vršil čez dva dni. Umrl je pri najboljšem zdravju, ker je pozabil, da ga lahko sreča na železniškem'križišču—vlak, ki ga je ubil ...
V prvih desetih mesecih lanskega leta so ameriški vlaki zahtevali 1,520 človeških žrtev, 108 žrtev več kat v letu 1940.
V prvi svetovni vojni je imela ameriška vojska 37,568 vojakov ubitih na bojišču, a 12,942 jih je umrlo za pridobljenimi ranami. V letu 1937 pa so ameriški avtomobili sami zahtevali 37,205 smrtnih žrtev.
Kaj se iz tega lahko naučimo?
Potrebno in priporočljivo je, da čuvamo naše zdravje vsepovsodi in ob vsakem času. Toda to še nj dovolj. Izognimo se iudi nesrečam vsepovsodi in ob vsakem času.
lirutje in sestre Ameriške bratske zveze, tudi pri naši bratski organizaciji imamo zapiske, ki poročajo o nesrečah naših članov in članic. V letu 1940 je umrlo 9 članov, ki so bili ubiti v nesrečah, ki bi še danes lahko živeli. Koliko pq je bilo ponesrečenih ki so bili na bolniški podpori.
V letošnjem letu, ko bo ameriška industrija zahtevala delovno moč skoro slehernega sposobnega delavca, ko se bo delalo z nadurnim delom in s povečano brzino, ko boste utrujeni in izčrpani, pazite, bratje in sestre, imetje prisotnost duha vedno in vsepovsodi, da se izognete nesrečam. Premislite dvakrat, naj vas ne vara vaše oko, bodite sigurni, predno napravite korak ali telesni gib, ki bil pogubonosen za vaše življenje, v pogubo vam in na škodo naše bratske organizacije.
Po nesreči nobeden “če" ne plača prizadeto poškodovanje ali vrne življenje; ta mali “če” rešuje trpljenje in smrt le pred nesrečami, ČE je človek pomislil in preprečil pretečo nesrečo.
Hodite previdni doma, na poti na delo ter najbolj pa pri delu, ker stroji nimajo pameti, pamet ima le človek, ki operira te hiteče stroje.	*
Čuvajte vaše zdravje, izognite se nesrečam, da bo podaljšano vaše življenje v tista zaželjena leta, ko boste z naslado uživali sadove vašega dela in truda.
Prijatelj Cahej in avtor te ko- i Ione se srečata na slavni St. : Clair cesti. V ozračju in blestečih sončnih žarkih se smeje prezgodnja pomlad, ki jo otroci in vrabci navdušeno pozdravljajo.
Cahej: Pri bradi Draže Mihaj-loviča, kaj pa je tebe oplazilo, da raztresaš tak jesih v ta krasni pomladni dan? Nesrečno zaljubljen nisi v teh letih, pred krvavo rihto te ne kličejo, ne preti ti niti aretacija niti deportacija, pa se držiš kot hibrid čmerike in pasje vijolice!
Avtor: Ravnokar sem plačal dohodninski davek in ...
Cahej: To je lepo, patriotično, častno in pametno.
Avtor: Seveda, seveda, saj nič ne kikam; če ne bi bil nič za-| služil, bi ne bil nič plačal. Pa to še ni vse. Plačati sem moral tudi lepe copake garažmanu za novo baterijo in . ..
Cahej: Kaj hočeš, vsak avtomobil od časa do časa potrebuje novo baterijo. Kadar se bo-| mo zaradi gumijeve prohibicije; vozili s konji ali osli, bomo pa! oves kupovali.
Avtor: ... in dal sem več kot pol mesečne plače dentistu, da mi je vstavil dva majčkena nova zoba v staro grabljišče, da ne štejem starih zob in vzdihov, ki jih je dobil za nameček.
Cahej: Nikar ne nergaj, dentist je vendar svojo plačo krvavo zaslužil.
Avtor: Seveda, ampak krvavo pljuvam jaz.
Cahej: Pozabi in stopi z menoj k studencu tolažbe k Birku. Če si suh, ti bom jaz kupil par čašic brandya. To, pravijo, pomaga za srčne, zobne in druge bolečine.
Vrata zaškripljejo, scenerija se spremeni v pivnico in zagrinjalo pade ...
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SPLOŠNI TEDENSKI PREGLED
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. ! 1 tujci, to jc državljani Nemčije,
Italije in Japonske, iz osmih za-padnih držav bolj v sredino dežele. Te države so: California, Oregon, Washington, Montana, Utah, Nevada, Idaho in Arizona. Prizadetih bo okrog 186,000 sovražnih tujcev.
REGISTRACIJA Vsi nemški, italijanski in japonski podaniki, bivajoči v državah California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, Montana, Utah in Idaho, se morajo do 7. februarja registrirati na pristojnih poštnih uradih, kjer bodo dobili identifikacijske karte. Podaniki gori omenjenih sovražnih držav, ki bivajo v drugih delih Zedinjenih držav, pa se morajo na isti način registrirati med 9. in 28. februarjem.
AMERIČANI NA IRSKEM Pretekli teden je bilo naznanjeno iz Washingtona in Londo-; na, da se je več tisoč ameriških j vojakov izkrcalo na severnem Ir- j skem. Bivališča zanje so bila že prej pripravljena. Severni protestantski del Irske je del imperija Velike Britanije, medtem, ko je katoliška južna Irska “samostojna” in skuša biti v tej vojni nevtralna. Južna Irska bi hotela anektirati tudi severni; del, česar pa prebivalstvo sled-: njega ne mara. Kljub temu je Earnon de Valera, predsednik samostojne Irske, protestiral pro-; ti izkrcanju ameriških vojakov na severnem delu otoka. Zaleglo to seveda ne bo nič, ker za zaveznike je postojanka na severnem Irskem važna.
KJER KOLI BO TREBA Američani se bodo borili za zmago zaveznikov in demokracije, kjer koli bo treba. Tako je pred tedni izjavil predsednik Roosevelt. Ko je bilo pretekli teden naznanjeno, da se je aitie-riš i' vojaška ekspediciji izkr-
cala na severnem Irskem, je bilo iz Washingtona namignjeno, da to ni edina ameriška vojaška ekspedicija, ki je bila odprem-ljena v inozemstvo, ampak da je bil več sličnih ekspedicij poslanih na razne kraje. Kam so bile poslane in v kaki moči, je za enkrat vojaška tajnost.
ZA VOJNO MORNARICO V poslanski zbornici zveznega kongresa je bila pretekli teden soglasno sprejeta predloga administracije, ki določa skoro 20 tisoč milijonov dolarjev za povečanje, opremo in vzdrževanje vojne mornarice za del tekočega fiskalnega leta in za fiskalno leto 1943. Pred letom dni so se postavodajalci pričkali za vsak | milijon, ki ga je administracija želela izdati za ameriško obrambno silo, zdaj pa, ko so tudi največji starokopitneži izprevi deli, da je dežela v nevarnosti glasujejo za desettisoče milijo nov kot da se gre za fižol. Če b j bila administracija tako kratko ■ vidna kot so bili nekateri posta vodajalci, bi danes že Japonc gospodarili na naši zapadni oba li.
EKSPLOZIJA V RUDNIKU Pretekli teden se je v rudniki Mount Harris, Colorado, ki ji last Victor American Fuel Com pany, pripetila huda razstrelba ki je zahtevala življenje 34 ru darjev. Samo štirje rudarji so si rešili življenje. Da li je med ponesrečenimi rudarji tudi kak naš rojak, ni znano.
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ZGODNJE VSTAJANJE V ponedeljek 9. februarja bo stopila v veljavo federalna postava, ki določa, da se istega dne pomaknejo vse ure za 60 minut naprej. To pomeni, da bomo morali zjutraj eno uro bolj zgodaj vstajati.
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JAPONSKE AMBICIJE Japonski listi priobčajo zemljevide,' ki kažejo V japonski “interesni sferi” poleg Avstralije | I in Holandske Indije tudi del rus-1 ke Sibirije. Z ozirom na to je i ruski list “Pravda” posvaril Ja-j ponče, da bodo Rusi znali bra-!
I niti svojo 'Sibirijo, in da tisti,
| ki. se smeje zadnji, se smeje j i najbolje.
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NEZADOVOLJNI BOLGARI Dva višja uradnika bivšega ameriškega poslaništva v Bol-’! gariji, ki sta nedavno dospela v Jeruzalem, sta izjavila, da vlada ' | med bolgarskim prebivalstvom ' j veliko sovraštvo do Nemcev, ki kontrolirajo deželo. To se izraža tudi v razširjeni sabotaži. Poža-( ri in eksplozije v pristapiščih Varni in Burgasu so na dnevnem redu, istotako so tudi pogoste poškodbe železniških in telefonskih črt in iztirjenja vlakov. Ljudstvo je prepričano, da bodo končno Nemci premagani, posebno odkar kaže ruska ofenziva tako dobre uspehe in odkar je Amerika v vojni.
NEMCI IZ SRBIJE Iz Ankare v Turčiji se poroča, da so Nemci potegnili od 80 do 100 tisoč svojih vojakov iz Srbije, Bosne in Hercegovine, ker jih nujno rabijo na ruski fronti. Njihova mesta je zavzelo sedem bolgarskih divizij in baje poldruga divizija Madžarov. Nemci so začeli odhajati iz i Srbije 15. januarja. Poroča se tudi, da Nemčija pritiska na Ru-munijo, Madžarsko in Bolgarijo, da ji preskrbijo nadaljne divizije vojaštva za rusko fronto.
SPOROČILO AMERIKE JUGOSLAVIJI
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leta pa so poslali v Nemčijo za najslabše sle nemške vojske.
V srbskih pokrajinah iztrebljajo prebivalstvo z organiziranimi pokolji. Nemire, čeprav brezpomembne, ki se dogajajo v zasedenih krajih in v zvezi z
nemškimi oblastniki, kaznujejo z ustrelitvami nedolžnih talcev; po trideset in sto za vsak pre-grešek. Begunce iz drugih krajev Jugoslavije so vse strpali v Srbijo, brez prvih in najnujnejših pogojev za obstanek. Obup in nagon samoobrambe sta privedla do reakcije. V začetku so se dogajali-oboroženi odpori posameznikov. Ta odpor so neusmiljeno zatirali in trupla nedolžnih talcev so visela ob cestah, ki vodijo v Beograd, za opomin. Tam, kjer so vasi bile požgane do tal, je prebivalstvo iskalo zavetja v gozdovih. Njihov brezupni beg so Nemci imenovali kot “delo sabotaže in komunističnega upora.”
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Ti begunci so poiskušali zagotoviti svojo ogražano varnost.
: Poedini osamljeni upori so se razvili v organiziran odpor, v katerem sedaj delujejo oddelki redne jugoslovanske vojske. Nastala je nova vojska pod poveljstvom rednih častnikov. Njene vrste so vse bolj številne. Nemci vedo, da so v borbi z redno vojsko in zato je njihovo mašče-1 valno streljanje med meščanstvom še bolj neoprostljivo in odvratno.
| Del dokazov o ravnanju naci-jev je razviden iz oglasov, priobčenih v beograjskem časopisu “Novo Vreme.” Neki med njimi I pravi: “Za kazen zaradi napada ; iz zasede na dve osebi, ki sta j pripadali nemški vojski, je bilo v Beogradu javno ustreljenih 200 komunistov in Židov, dne 1.7. oktobra 1941.”
Razen takih krutosti so.mnoga mesta, kot n. pr. Užice z 12.000 prebivalci, porušili do tal. Nemci uporabljajo tanke, topništvo in bombnike. Njihovo delovanje ni samo naperjeno proti 1 oboroženim četam, temveč tudi proti civilnemu prebivalstvu.
| Njihov cilj je iztrebljenje.
Upravitelj novo ustanovljene vazalske države Hrvatske je človek s kriminalno preteklostjo, Ante Pavelič. Njega so francoska sodišča obsodila na smrt I zaradi sodelovanja pri umoru ; pokojnega kralja Aleksandra in Louisa Barthou-a. V mejah nove države so predeli s pomeša-; nim srbskim in hrvatskim živ- . ljem, čisto hrvatski kraji v Dal- , maciji in drugje pa so pripadli pod italijanske oblasti, neka jugoslovanska pokrajina pa je pri- 1 šla pod Madžarsko. Zaradi preganjanja Srbov in Židov je Pavelič uvedel zakon o rasah. V J hrvatski “državi” sta dva milijona Srbov. Ti in Židje trpijo i enako, kajti izgubili so vse dr-i žavljanske pravice.
( Velika večina Hrvatov je še ! vedno vdana svojemu zakonita-I mu voditelju dr. Vladimirju Ma-I čeku, predsedniku h r v at s k e | kmečke stranke. Vse odlične ]ju-I di, ki niso hoteli podpirati Pa-[ veliča, so poslali v koncenfracij-! ska taborišča. Z njimi'so rav- . i nali strašno in končno so jih kar : brez obsodb postrelili. Krdela vojakov, policajev in brezvercev ponoči plenijo po vaseh, ubijajo in ropajo. Nekatere med temi i napadi so izvršili tako temeljito, da v mnogih vaseh in celo ne-.! katerih predelih danes ni več žive duše.
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Ti zločini se sicer ne dogajajo . brez direktnega ukaza oblasti, t toda organiziranost in narašča-. nje terorja dokazujeta, da je ; delo policije in vojske.
:	Ta zločinstva so zapisana, i
. Predsednik Roosevelt jih obsoja, j kakor jih obsojajo vsi civilizi-. rani narodi v Evropi in po vsem svetu. On je želel, naj se pri-lobči, da bo Jugoslavija nekega dne zopet zavzela mesto med narodi, ki danes verujejo v mir in svobodo in da bo imela vse možnosti za delo v skupno korist človeč.anstva.
To je tisti dan, na katerega je junaški vojvoda ger -ra! Mi-
■ hajlovič mislil, ko je dejal od-
■ poslanstvu nemških častnikov:,
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za člana načrta “JB” — $2.00;	\	,,g.
za člana načrta “JC,” s $500.00 zavarovalnine v^1 za člana načrta “JC,” s $1,000.00 zavarovalnine-^ ’ za člana načrta “JD” z $250.00 zavarovalnine $ ’ za člana načrta “JD” s $500.00 zavarovalnine $ \oj)0. za člana načrta “JD” s $1,000.00 zavarovalnine-^'Mm Vse te nagrade so izplačljive šele potem, ko s° člane plačani trije mesečni asesmčnti.	"***
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hal boriti. Tistega dne namreč, ko se bo Nemčija brezpogojno vdala zaveznikom ali pa takrat, ko bo zadnji nemški vojak mrtev ... Borili se bomo do končne zmage naših zaveznikov.”
Predsednik pozna žrtve, ki jih je dala Jugoslavija. Ne bodo zaman.
PROPAGANDA OSIŠČNIH DRŽAV
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državami kpt “severnim kolosom” in obdolžujejo Amerikan-ce grabežljivega imperijalizma v njihovem ravnanju s sosednimi državami južno od meje.
Posebno sumljiva stran najnovejše nacijske radijske propagande je, kakor preiskava razodeva, veliko število poročil, iz katerih bi se dalo sklepati o predstoječem rfemškem razpadu. Lahkotam, kakor so taka poročila prišla skozi kljub nacijski cenzuri, ki po navadi tako tesno vse zapira, je nekaj jako čudnega. K njim se sedaj dodajejo kratkovalna priznavanja iz Berlina o resnih domačih težavah. To vse utegne pomenjati, da naciji sedaj hočejo namenoma vzbuditi čut brezbrižnosti med Amerikanci, češ, kaj bi se to~ liko napenjali, ko bo. itak tako : lahko zmagati.
| Tak poskus bi bil prav v skladu z drugim namenom propagandistične politike držav osi-šča. Od dneva napada na Pearl Harbor sta Berlin in Rim neprestano skušala osredotočiti ameriško pozornost na Pacifik. Radijska poročila iz Nemčije in | Italije so se trudila uspavati Združene države v napačen občutek varnosti1! češ da invazija te ■dežele s strani osiščne vojske j ne spada med svrhe osišča in bi bila itak nekaj nemogočega. Istočasno so pa poveličevali vsa-1 ko japonsko zmago na Pacifiku,
VSAK PO SVOJE
(Nadaljevanje s 1. strani) nje gorkeje kot je bilo lansko letq na cvetno nedeljo popoldne po večernicah”.
Neoficielni napovedovalci vremena za daljši termin pa bodo morda izdajali buletine take ali podobne vsebine: “Letošnja pomlad bo v splošnem taka kot je bila v trinajstem letu naše bla-gopokojne prohibicije”. Kdor ni preveč pozabljiv, se bo spominjal, da je bila tista pbmlad zelo mokra.
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Nekateri narodni ekonomi pravijo, da so pajki dobri vremenski preroki, in .priporočajo, da bi jih gojili v ličnicah ozi-
roma pajčnicah. Ampak kdo jim bo lovil muhe v tem vremenu! v
Nemški generali zadnje čase nenavadno hitro umirajo ali pa nevarno obolijo. Italijanski generali pa se rajši pustijo ujeti. Baje so Angleži od začetka vojne do sedaj ujeli že 79 italijanskih generalov. Mi bi rekli, da so si dotični italijanski generali izbrali najboljši del, kot je zapisano v svetem pismu. '
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■ ENGLISH SECTION Of
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American Fraternal Union.
AMPLIFYING THE VOICE OF THE ENGLISH SPEAKING MEMBERS
^minders from the Editor’s Desk
lfcil'°rity members are of q131"	official	organ
Uni Ur i^rnerican Fraternal W’ ^0va Doba- They cy an<^ understand the poli-Kl)ic^0Vern*ng the material ed. Can and cannot be print-Kg ^ kn°w the rules in re-Pnjjli Emitting articles for
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5n/^eVer’ many contributors fully sometimes forget Material which the iiifjj * staff must either re hblic?r ejection, or deny !efiai 10n because said ma-ili6tulmay not conform with ty,^68 our governing poli-it is necessary to revive memory and [ju members as to what j^jj What cannot be pub-^ point out the rules i|f.1.0'v m submitting materi-f Publication.
^e6 r«les apply to both Slo-|L ^ English sections of %t °^a' ^ey ^ave been in % h S*nce ^he inception of V a^er years ago. Since L ^ceeding conventions ^S/ffirmed the rules indi-membsrs are With the system now Vlv ^ ^0^owing these rules liU * a ^tter understanding between members, Pjeme Board, Home Of-fcya e^itorial staff as the V ev °^a *3 mouthpiece »fjj a6lJ Phase of fraternal lift. uamplifies the voice of
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AprrItl*>erS W^° belong j niay also belong to * eternal organizations. jVtirvT Cases these members JNfyr 6S Su^m^ material con-eVents being sponsored °^ber fraternal or-T{%er°nS' ^ey Should re-flSnfea+.^t every fraternal T^off; !0n maintains their jv01*1 organ for this pur-]v ^ news considered in *s ^at of American *	^0n lodges and
^nbers.
\. 0 Pseudonyms iliWmPOrtant remember j e Publication of your ° y°ur own name ^ number at the end of
your article. Our AFU by-laws demand this procedure. Without your handwritten signature it is impossible to include your article in the paper. Sometimes the editors receive contributions signed under such pseudonyms as “A Member,” or “Loyal” etc. This is definitely not allowed. Your complete signature must accompany your article. Failure to do so would leave our columns wide open for criticism and dissension among our members, particularly if the contents are questionable or of “implying libelous nature.” The editors maintain a file in the office where is kept every incoming contribution. These original letters, together with original envelopes, are kept for one year after publication. This so that they may be scanned, or investigated as the case may be, by the supreme board whenever the necessity arises.
Deadlines
Mailing your articles as early as possible so that they reach the office at the latest in the Tuesday morning mail before date of publication, is equally important. When an article comes in later than prescribed date, it must be held over until the following week. Sometimes when the contents of any intended contribution are extremely important in the time element, tardiness in sending material is detrimental to the lodge activity and disappointing to the sender. All contributors are urged to have intended articles reach our editorial offices at least by Saturday or Monday to insure having them better taken care of in the ensuing issue. Late articles sometimes must be cut short in order to make our deadline. Earlier receipt of articles, you may already know, takes a big load off the shoulders of the editors and the printers. It also facilitates better handling of your “story” “when the paper i^ made-up.
“In Memoriam” Notices
Advertisements for Nova Doba are not refused providing they come within the status prescribed by our by-laws. “Naznanilo in zahvala” or “In Memoriam” notices, honoring the memory of deceased members of families, are accepted as ads and are so designated by heavy black borders. They must be paid for at prevailing rates, ac-(Continued on page 4)
Colorado Sunshine
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— Just a remind-
JVhers wh0 did not at‘
fr- Member meeting, and H rently did not under-
jjNlfy edecided at this meet-N,	member must pay
assessment f°r
u°f January- Some
So ’. ut a majority have V*	you’ve forgotten
L * notice now and pay f Sllrient when you next
XaTThly dues-
Sj[ ^ • Again I am urging ly ^ attend our regular Is the sec‘ month too \ ^rl^^ber ? Why not V* in -interest in what the 0lIl§- January’s meet-** be held because a MX j3,8 not present. That fe °es n°t look nice for 6rnbership of over 60.
rSes Members to Take More Interest in Lodge Affairs
Why even members in the vicinity do not attend. We never do see in the Nova Doba any news that Lodge 4 of Presto, Pa., is holding some kind of entertainment for its- members and friends. No, because members do not take an interest in the welfare of their lodge.
Only with more cooperation and enthusiasm from all members can anything be accomplished. Let’s see what we can do at our next monthly meeting, February 8th at 2 p. m.
One of the oldest members of our lodge — Jacob Dermotta of Sygan, Pa., passed away. Our deepest sympathies to the be reaved is hereby extended. For Bro. Dermotta will be missed by all who knew him.
Anton Subic, secretary, Lodge 4, AFU.
Denver, Colo. — Thanks to the large percentage of members who turned out, our first meeting of the year was a big success.
So far, none of our members have been called for selective service, but we wouldn’t be surprised to see some called in the very near future.
I believe we should all make a definite effort to enroll as many new members as we possibly can.
The city of Denver is enjoying quite an increase in population due to the Army Air school stationed here along with the recently-completed ammunition factory.
I have met several soldiers at local dances. Most of them are from Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and other Eastern sections. We have entertained a few of them at home, and upon questioning, they all agree that Denver is an ideal location at which to be stationed. So far there have been no “generals” among my acquaintances—but I have hopes.
Members should try to drop in and meet the new manager of our Slovenian Home, 4464 Washington, Mr. Popovitch, as he is a regular fellow.
Next meeting of Colorado Sunshine will be held Feb. 26th, 1942 at 4464 Washington St., beginning at 7:30 p. m.
Helen Rose, secretary, Lodge 201, AFU.
Let’s Get Together
By Evelyn Sternisha Lodge 222, AFU.
“United We Stand, Divided we fall.”
“All for one,
One for all/’
That is the way Our forefathers fought And lived and died Laughed and cried Even as you—
And you must do If we are to see This big job thru.
Roll up your sleeves Sail in with a grin,
Make up your mind “We’re goin’ to win! Forget your peeves For a little while . Never forget To smile and smile.
The other guy Over the Fence Is just as anxious To win as you,
Let’s get together,
And see it thru!
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Western Pennsylvania Federation of AFU lodges in conjunction with Lodge 149, Stra-bane, Pa., will commemorate American Fraternal Union Day with a picnic at Drenik’s Park, Sunday, July 4th, 1942.
Al Sirat Grotto circus featuring 100 acts, and the only in-door-circus to appear in Cleveland this year opened Feb. 2 at the Public Auditorium and will perform daily thru Feb. 14th.
Lodge 25, AFU, of Eveleth, Minn., announced the purchase of a $100 U. S. Defense Bond.
Ohio Federation of AFU
Lodges meeting in Euclid, O., Sunday, Feb. 1st donated $10 to the Red Cross and planned sponsorship of a dance, proceeds of which would be used to purchase U. S. Defense Bonds.
Napredek Lodge 132, AFU of Euclid, O., will sponsor a picnic at Stusek’s Farm June 21st.
A midnight skate will be held Saturday, Feb. 7 by Betsy Ross Lodge 186, AFU at the Roller-cade on West 65th and Denison Ave.
July 11, 18, and 25 are the
dates selected for barn-dances to be sponsored by Betsy Ross, Lodge 186, AFU. The lodge will celebrate its 15th anniversary with a dance Nov. 21st, 1942.
Frank Martich, a member of Lodge 186, AFU., will report (Continued on page 5)
Directors Re-Elect Officers
Cleveland, O. — Janko N. Rogelj, supreme president of our AFU., was among those re-elected to head activities of the Slovene National Home on 65th street and St. Clair avenue. He was re-elected president. Frank Oglar, was re-elected vice president; John Tavcar, secretary; and Leopold Kushlan, treasurer. Elections took place at the first Board of directors’ meeting of the year. All men elected to positions have the interests of the Slovene people at heart, and enjoy a splendid reputation among their fellow men and women.
Pittsburgher Lodge Slates Social Feb. 7
Pittsburgh, Pa. — Next red-letter day in Pittsburgh will be Feb. 7 when Pittsburgher Lodge 196, AFU., will hold their big Pre-Lenten Social for its members and friends.
Scene of this event is the Slovene auditorium in Pittsburgh. There will be plenty to eat and drink, some good music, and general glee and hilarity will prevail.
The entire entertainment is offered to each and everyone of you for the small admission price of $1.00 for men and 50-cents for women. There will be nothing else to pay.	,
You who attended our birthday social will remember what a swell time was had by all. Since we have had more time to prepare this social we can promise an even better evening of entertainment and fun. So come out to the Slovene auditorium on 57th street Saturday evening, Feb. 7, and have the time of your life.
We especially invite our local AFU lodges and also those in our nearby vicinity. This social, I’m sure, will help bolster your morale in these trying days and help us all to bear our sacrifices with greater ease.
L. P. Boberg, president, Lodge 196, AFU.
Soldier’s Letter
Remember Pearl Harbor! Buy U. S. Defense Savings Bonds!
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Struthers, O. — Our lodge, Struthers Cardinals No. 229, AFU, has purchased a $100.00 United States Defense Bond. As I read Nova Dova, I noticed that quite a number of our young brothers are in the United States Army.
I am submitting a letter received from 9 member of our lodge, Private Emil Mikolich, who is stationed with the U. S. Army at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. It is my hope that you print this letter in Nova Doba. * * *
It reads:
“Dear Brothers and Sisters:
The first thing I want to mention is that it was very kind of the members to think of the boys in the Services. I know that ail of the boys appreciated the fine gift.
I read from the home-town paper that a lot of our young members and young fellows are entering the Army. That is a fine thing because all of us must think of the future and we must fight for the freedom and democracy of our country. We must not think of ourselves as individuals. Since I’ve been in the Army I am beginning to realize what it is to fight for our country.
No one should ever be ashamed of serving in the United States Army.
Fraternally yours,
Private Emil Mikolich.” * * *
My hope^ is that others will see this letter, especially mothers, whose sons are enrolled in the Army of the United States. Best wishes to all members of the American Fraternal Union.
• Jennie Millosin, Lodge 229, AFU.
Patriotism Keynotes ^apredek Dance
Huge Crowd Adds Color to Affair
By Little Stan
Euclid, O. — Chalk up Na-predek’s Patriotic dance Saturday in the Slovene Society Home I on Recher Avenue as among the best; fraternal affairs of: the season. For des- j pite adverse weather conditions — a I blizzard that would; rival anything Min-1 nesota ever had—a! large representative j Littu stan	crowd was present,
adding to the gay merry-making; in colorful setting.
Plans laid by Napredek’s Juniors for this event were well-laid and carried out precisely to the letter. It was one of the finest demonstrations of combined fraternalism and patriotism ever seen and it symbolized what combined cooperative effort between adult and Junior members and all neighboring lodges could do in gaining excellent results.
From everywhere they came. Betsy Ross, Collinwood Boosters,Ilirska Vila, G-W’s, Fighting 71st, and practically every lodge in Cleveland including Napredek’s own force at full strength. And adding to the festive spirit of the evening, Napredek’s made it their personal business to see that everyone had a wonderful time. Their reputation as hosts —tops!
Blowing in with the blizzard about 10:30, we saw the patriotic festivities in full swing. Young people swinging and swaying to the smooth tunes of Tony Vadnal’s orchestra. On the stage, directly back of the orchestra a large Flag of the United States in deep colors of the traditional red, white and blue. In pretty design—a real compliment to the committee— the ceiling of the hall was decorated with inflated balloons— a barrage waiting to be un-(Contlnued on page 4)
Maryton’s Upset League Leaders
Chicago, 111. — Showing unlimited power, the Maryton Cafe five upset the league-leading Zefran Morticians, white-washing them 'three straight games. This stellar performance featured the regular weekly clash of teams in the Chicago AFU league, and proved that anything can happen in this game of bowling.
Maxie Bruckmann, lead-off man for Maryton’s, blasted away at the pins for a 209 game and a total series of 501. Louis Zefran did his bit, rolling a 199 single game and a 546 total. Captain Joe Tabor’s 168 was high for the losers.
With both Captain Chester Harey and Tony Kovacic in slumps, the Wencel Dairy team managed to take two games from the Gottlieb Florists. The Milkmens’ captain, Joe Fajfar, won the nightcap the hard way getting three strikes in the 10th frame and winning by seven pins.
Sports Bits
Louis Zefran showed remarkable skill in bowling, picking up the 7-10 split three times — Tony Kovacic, the ace, had a miserable night as evidenced by his score — Mary Ferenchak bowled a 439 score, nice going — Jennie Zorko was back in the line-up getting 153 for a high single game— Maxie Brukmann entered the 200 circle with a 209 — You are welcomed, who is next?
The schedule for next Friday, Feb. 6th — Zefran’s Mortician visit Wencel Dairy; and, Maryton Cafe visits Gottlieb Florists.
Standings
Team	W	L
Zefran Morticians ...v.......28	23
Wencel Dairy ................27	24
Maryton Cafe ................26	25
Gottlieb Florists ...........21	30
Louis Dolmovich, president, Chicago AFU League. *
Slovenian School for Adults
Cleveland, O. — Why study French, Spanish, or some other language for four years if ybu can learn the Slovenian language and literature in a few months? Register at once with Antoinette Kennick in her classroom at the Slovenian National Home, Room 3, Thursday at 7:30 p. m., or by telephoning HEnderson 2383.
Private instruction is also given for those who cannot attend the class.
Collinwood Boosters Bits
Lodge 42
Cleveland, O. — Although January, 1942 has come and gone, names of the newly-elect-ed 1942 officers have not yet been revealed in print. They are: Joe Struna, president; Mrs. Frances Zagar, vice president; Anton (Ham) Laurich, secretary and treasurer, all of whom were re-elected. However, replacing Loychie Ivancic as recording secretary is Miss Edith Kovach. Fortunately and proudly, “Eee-Dee’ has one of the best policies offered by our Union.
Received word from Mrs. Rose Struna that brother-in-law, popular Bill Struna, a member of the Boosters, has enlisted in the United States Navy. Good luck and smooth sailing from all the members, Bill!
Looking into the mail-box I noticed a letter from Sergeant Joseph J. (Chubby) Champa j who is stationed at Fort Ord, California. Anyone wishing to write to Chubby should address; him as follows: Sgt. Joseph (Continued on page 4)
Pueblo, Colo. — At our regular January meeting of Lodge 42, AFU., it was decided to ■publish an announcement in our official organ, Nova Doba, urging all members to attend our next meeting. This session will take place in regular quarters Sunday, February 15th and begins at 9 a. m. This meeting is very important! Therefore we urge every member to be present. We will be seeing you Sunday, Feb. 15 at 9 a. m., in the National Home on 303 east Northern avenue.
Frank Rupar, secretary,
Lodge 42, AFU.
A Pre-Lenten Social will be sponsored by Pitts burgher Lodge No. 196, AFU in Pittsburgh, Pa., February 7. Admission is $1.00 for men; 50-cents for women.
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There is no permanent success, and no condition is so good that one can afford to let it alone. — Fraternal Monitor. 'V \
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AMERICAN FRATERNAL UNION
Founded July 18, 1898 HOME OFFICE: ELY, MINNESOTA
SUPREME BOARD
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
President: J. N. Rogel]  _____________ 6208 Schade Ave., Cleveland, Ohio;
1st Vlce-Pres’t: Frank Okoren ............. 4759 Pearl St., Denver, Colo.;
2nd Vlce-Pres’t: P. J. Oblock RD No. 1, Box 506, Turtle Creek, Pa..
3rd Vice-Pres’t: Joseph Kovach *......... 132 East White St., Ely, Minn.;
tth Vlce-Pres’t: Anton Krapenc  ......... 1636 W. 21st Place, Chicago, 111.;
6th Vice-Pres’t: Joseph Sneler  5237 Carnegie Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.;
6th Vice-Pres’t: Mary Predovich ....._____ 2300 Yew St., Butte, Montana;
Secretary: Anton Zbasnik ____________________    AFU	Bldg., Ely, Minnesota,
Assistant Secretary: Frank Tomsich, Jr............ AFU Bldg., Ely, Minn.;
Treasurer: Louis Champa ................................. Ely, Minnesota;
Medical Examiner: Dr. F. J. Arch.........618 Chestnut St., Pittsburgh, Pa
Editor-Mgr. of Off’l Organ: A. J. Terbovec.,6233 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, O.
TRUSTEES:
President: John Kumse _..................... 1735 E. 33rd St., Lorain, Ohio;
1st Trustee: F. E. Vranichar  ............. 1312 N. Center St., Joliet, 111.,
2nd Trustee: Matt Anzelc...................... Box	12, Aurora, Minnesota;
3rd Trustee: Andrew Milavec, Jr ....  Box 31, Meadowlands, Pa.;
4th Trustee: F. J. Kress____________________218—57th St., Pittsburgh, Pa.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
J. N. Rogelj ______________  ..._____ 6208 Schade Ave., Cleveland, Ohio;
Anton Zbasnik, Secretary-------------,--------------AFU Bldg., Ely, Minn.;
John Kumse_________________________________ 1735 E. 33rd St., Lorain, Ohio;
Prank E. Vranichar__________________________1312 N. Center St., Joliet, 111.;
Andrew Milavec, Jr.______________________________Box	31, Meadowlands, Pa
SUPREME JUDICIARY COMMITTEE:
Chairman: Anton Okolish______________ 1078 Liberty Ave., Barberton, Ohio;
1st Judiciary: Frank Mikec_________________________Box 46, Strabane, Pa.;
2nd Judiciary: Rose Svetich ....--------------------------Ely, Minnesota;
3rd Judiciary: Steve Mauser_________________ 4627 Logan St., Denver, Colo.
4th Judiciary: Ignac Zajc___________ 683 Onderdonk Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.
Uncle Sy Sez:
LITTLE STAN’S ARTICLE
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leashed in colorful display at the zero hour.
Downstairs committees worked with precision. They—women in the kitchen; men taking their turn behind the bar and selling refreshment tickets—completed their work in swift unerring fashion. John Tanko, secretary of the lodge and Frank Sesek seemed to assume a certain warm leadership which reflected its friendly waves over the entire committee. It was no wonder that the people all lent willing hearts and hands to attend to the needs of the many patrons. Frank Chukayne, Frank Smrtnik and his brother and all the other fine Napredek’s just couldn’t be excelled. .
While Vadnal’s music captivated dancers upstairs, the people downstairs were having their share of entertainment. Sally Hrvatin’s individual performance for the circle of friends at the bar in her renditions of popular song and dance steps was really every bit of ok. To name everyone we saw would fill the pages from front to back. The Little Stans brought Johnny Champa; even passed by Joe Struna’s home on Mohawk—but it was dark.
Expectantly many waited to see who would get the two defense bonds offered by Napredek’s. Frank Sesek took over the controls on. the stage and after calling out the name of the guest who was to receive the door award, proceeded to get Little Stan to present the Defense Bonds. First bond went to Napredek’s John Pozun, father of Stan Pozun, the bowler. We still can’t remember how the second Bond winner spelled his last name. Methinks Bro. Sesek knew how to pronounce it. The program turned back into the capable hands of Bro. Sesek, and with the Vadnal orchestra, the entire assemblage stood at attention and loudly proclaimed their loyalty to our Nation in a resounding version of the “Star Spangeled Banner.” Completion of the song midst tremendous cheering was the signal for the balloon barrage. Someone pulled the string and hundreds of colorful balloons in all shapes and sizes burst forth from the ceiling. Hundreds of hands snatched at them and for minutes as the scramble c6n-tinued you could hear the pop and bang as they exploded to the hard squeeze of strong hands, sharp finger nails and cigarette butts. The colorful display was the highlight of the evening. Vadnal’s orchestra then
struck the downbeat 'and the dance was on whirling, swinging on.
A grand crowd included a large group of former Aurora fellows. Latest Cleveland “recruit,” here a month, was Andrew Champa of Aurora, formerly from up Ely way. Mr. and Mis. Ham Laurich of the Boosters, Laddie Debevec, Bro. Sustersio, the Grudens, the Ros-sa sisters, Elsie Desmond, Frank Martich — Albena Nosee, Dorothy and Frances Gruden; Mr. Smrtnik, and oodles and oodles. Strele ker (Chicken in the Rough) passed by wfth a smile of welcome—and you just could not go wrong at all! Stan Zagorc even knocked off work arlier in order to attend.
Little Stan met a relative in the crowd from Rockwood, Pa. His name was Johnny Dormish whose mother declared he was a distant relation of , Little Stan’s. We’re going to get together and find out more about each other!
Joe Kozar, our bowling secretary, bowling columnist, and Frank (Marson) Martich, were really in the thick of things. We learned that Frank is leaving for the Army Feb. 19th. With him weighing about 220 or so, someone cracked: Wonder if Uncle Sam got a uniform big enough to fit.” But Frank didn’t let that worry him at all. Betsy Ross will miss Marson at the alleys as he was really a mainstay in B-R’s drive to league leadership.
During the evening met Mr. and Mrs. Troha. She Was the former Cecilia Seme. Saw her dad, and Mr. and Mrs. Golob— you can tell when out of the maze of swell people, Little Stan again remembers names.
And like all swell events, this Napredek dance goes down'in history-—a real success in every respect. So genuine and swell was the hospitality that the Napredek boys even saw the crowd to the door and asked if they had a swell time. And you can be certain that the answer from everyone was—“It was perfect Thanks Napredeks! And we’ll be seeing you again!
Last Friday night dropped in to Joe Strunk’s before hiking to the alleys and league bowling. Ivies No. ’ 2 team was set to take on the Boosters. Found Joe and Little Jo-Jo a picture of perfect health—snoozing away in dreamland. In a couple of jerks got to the alleys, but the Boosters were “on” with two Laurich’s, Dave Zipkin, and Frankie and Gustie Fortuna setting a pace too fast for the Ivies to overcome as they won all three. Mrs. Mary Laurich,
Gowanda, N. Y. — Wal sir, Sary ’n me wuz out ta one of them thar caird pahties t’ other night. Th’ Pathfinders had a little git ta gether after their meetin’. Sary ’n me haint been ta a Pathfinder meetin’ since Fido wuz a pup.
Ya know, organizations air a lot like people. They go along lickety-split fer a while ’n it seems like nothin’ kin stop ’em. Then they kinda slump n’ rest fer a spell. Then someone or somethin’ gits ’em all steamed up agin and away they go, hustlin’ n’ headin’ fer better days. I’d be willin’ to bet my rabbit hound agin your double-bar’l shotgun thet th’ Pathfinders air due fer a come-back.
May need th’ shotgun what with defense n’ all. Sary ’n me hev been so durn busy of late, what with more plowin’, ’n more cows to milk; first aid ’n Red Cross knittin’ — I. haint got a sock to mi name that haint got a hole in it — makes me think o’ what Uncle Josh uster say in the last war — Sez he: “Sonny, this relief business is all right, but by gum, I’m in wuss shape then fhem refugees. Heah I am goin’ ’round with my pants held up with a ten-penney nail and a clothes-pin while my wife ’n gals are a ‘sewin’ fer Belgium.”
Histry repeets itself — but now, I reckon it’s England ’n the Phillipines and Hawaii.
Wal, my big toe gits plenty o’ air, but, reckon, it’s worth it, if it all helps. G’bye Zeke, gotta git along home ’n do the chores. Be seein’ you at the next Pathfinder meetin’.
Say, here’s a little slogan to paste in your hat. Abe Lincoln said it in a time of trouble — a long time ago. February is his month. Let’s remember what he stands for and what he said. Here tiz’: United we stand; Divided we fall!” G’bye agin!
Uncle Sy.
Evelyn Stemisha, Lodge 222, AFU.
In Export, Pa., where our AFU has many members, William Galicic reported sale of $34,000 in U. S. Defense Bonds at the Post office since outbreak of the war. -— Jeanette Weekly News-Dispatch.
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Combined Slovene Lodges of
St. Louis, Mo., are sponsoring a dance for the benefit of Red Cross, Saturday, Feb. 14.
mother of the Little and Big Elam was present with her friend as was Mrs. Zipkin. Joe Struna and Little Stan even wagered a bit on the outcome. It was a “bit” of a wager at that.
Sunday Ohio AFU Federation met with only three out-of-town-ers present because of the bad weather. They were Mrs. Mi-kolich of Struthers, Anton Okolish and Frank Smrdel of Barberton. A -complete report of the session will be published next week. Ladies of Napredek Lodge 132, hosts for the delegates, prepared a delicious chicken dinner—and no kidding it was delicious. Bro. Anton Rudman presided.
Carol Rogelj—young daughter of Supreme President and Mrs. Rogelj, celebrated her 3rd birthday the other day, and the cute little miss didn’t forget the Little Stans. She gave them each a generous slice of her birthday cake!
Highlighting this week’s lodge entertainment program is the Betsy Ross Midnight Skate to be held Saturday at the Roller-cade on West 65th and Denison avenue and we’ll be seeing you there!
Right now, we’ve got to roll to the press—
REMINDERS FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK
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Yugoslav Relief Unit Organized
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LaSalle, 111. — Delegates from all Slovene lodges in this area representing all Slovene organizations attended a meeting here in the LaSalle, 111., National Home Sunday, Jan. 18th, 1942 for the purpose of organizing another Slovene Section unit for the Yugoslav Relief fund.
At the first meeting officers were electld as follows: Leo Zevnik, president; Anthony Kas-tigar, vice president; Frank Ko-belsek, secretary; John Furar, recording secretary; Emma Shimkus, treasurer. A committee was appointed who will canvass every Slovene home in LaSalle, Peru, and Oglesby, 111., for donations to this fund.
A charter for this unit of the Yugoslav Relief Fund is to be obtained from Joseph Zalar in Joliet, iU., and we expect to have it in the near future.
The next meeting is to be held February 15th at 2 p. m. in the Slovenian National Home in LaSalle, 111. At this meeting we expect to see delegates from Oglesby, Ottawa, and DePue.
Anthony Kastigar, secretary, Lodge 3, AFU.
Minutes of the Pennsylvania Federation of AFU Lodges
Collinwood Boosters Bits
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Champa. Troop E—107th Cavalry, Fort Ord, Cal. I am sure he will appreciate and answer all mail sent to him.
Chubby’s sister, Vic, a member of Lodge 103 for the past 14 years, revealed she purchased a dog which she quickly named “Sarge” in honor of her brother’s stripes. Upon hearing this, her other brother, Bill, who just recently was classified 1-A in the draft after he had successfully passed his physical exam about two weeks ago, said, “I think I’ll buy me a good cat and call it, ‘Buck Private’.”
Bill Champa, a member of the Boosters, has one other ambition besides giving his services to Uncle Sam. You guessed it — it’s walking up the middle aisle to the tune of “The Wedding March.” “But,” says Bill, “That can wait until later.” I think we all agree with you that you’re looking at it in the right way, Bill. His greatest wish is that he will be stationed with his brother, Sarge Joe, who we believe will hold the upper hand all right. We hope your wish will be granted, Bill.
Iil„ Ind., and Wis., Federation of AFU Lodges Will Meet April 26, 1942
Indianapolis* Ind. —* The Illinois, Indiana, W i sconsin Federation of AFU Lodges will hold their next meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana, April 26th, 1942. This will mark the first time in history that the Federation will meet in Indianapolis, and elaborate entertainment plans for the representatives of various lodges are being made.
Canonsburg, Pa. — The Federation of the Western Pennsylvania lodges o^F American Fraternal Union held their meeting on December 28th, 1941 in Pittsburgh, Pa., at 10:30 a. m. with President Frank Kress, presiding.
All officers were present with the exception of vice president, Rudolph Supansic. Frank Možina, filled in as vice president during the meeting. In our attendance we had the following supreme officers: Anton Zbasnik, our supreme secretary, who was the honored guest and speaker at the banquet of St. Stephens, Lodge No. 26 celebrating their 40th anniversary; Dr. F. J. Arch, supreme medical examiner; Frank Mikec, member of the Judiciary Committee; Frank Kress, 4th trustee, who is also president of the federation; Paul Oblock, 2nd vice president of the executive committee. 27 delegates representing 13 lodges were present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and accepted as read. The treasurer’s report showed a balance of $182.30 as of Dec. 28, 1941.
The Federation together with Lodge No. 149 of Strabane, Pa., is going to hold an American Fraternal Union Day, on July 4th, 1942, at Drenik’s Park, in Strabane, Pa. A motion was duly made and seconded that the federation take $100.00 out of the treasury and buy defense bonds.
In order to increase our treasury, President Kress had tickets printed from which someone will get a $50.00 defense bond. The prize will be awarded at our next meeting April 26, 19421 The Americap Fraternal Union duck pin tournament will be held by the federation as in the past. The date and the committees have not been selected as yet but should have a report on that soon.
All 1941 officers were reelected for another year with the exception of the treasurer Anton Erzen, who declined due to his work. Frank Mikec, member of the judiciary committee was unanimously elected treas-nrer for year 1942. Having no further business to discuss we adjourned at 2:10 p. m. and are to meet again on Sunday, April 26, 1942 at 10 a. m. in Claridge, Pa.
Louis Polaski, Assistant Secretary.
Fighting 71st John«*1
Cleveland, O.— Old ter came back to Cleve^^ Saturday evening but b° . could keep the big ero*^ from Napredeks Dance” held at the It was a very successfu ^ We arrived at the dance greeted by a nice W committee and a beaut-- .. play of decorating. A big to the decorating c0 Vadnal’s music was Jus* p and we’re indebted Jo t • their fine playing. Aud ^ crowd! All the lodges wei*^ ; resented. Saw Betsy K°sS ^ Rose and Dot Rossa ana ^ boy friends, A1 and Ha _ pectively... Willy h p Johnnie Fiediga and Jvjgg gan and Joe Kozar. •• Jfr boasted the “Ham” , , . ... Ilirska Vila From G. W„ Little Staj^ wife, Betty... and St- A included the Bokal’s wit&
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and we’re positive, all '* wonderful time.
The next Betsy affair will be the m Skating Party held February 7th at the West Side, beginning * p. m. It’s their secoO^ £ so we’re sure it wiU Jf successful again. Arra®® there now!	j
Sunday, February marks the second n3 the year for St. bers so plan to	1^
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From the standp«^ J® organization, here in we’re very proud to that at the annual P Ball (Fund Drive f<f pM of Infantile Paralys^ were very many AFU. ent—it goes to sho'">’ , ^1» their hearts they rea p | the profit made W*5 worthy cause. To the111’ tend our thanks beca |j were really a great s those AFU’ers preset- ^ >
Elsie M. Desmond, & f Lodge^/
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Boosters’ Bowling
Overheard some of the Boosters bowlers and fans say all they read about their team is what they see in the standings and the wonderful articles written by League Secretary, Joe Kozar.
I would like to make a suggestion that each Booster bowler s'end in a short article about Booster bowling each week.This gives you five weeks — one week for each bowler. You could accumulate plenty of news and other information about your team’s activity. I’m sure Little Stan will find room for your write-ups (Righto-Ed.)
Starting with the lead-off man and following in order each successive week, we can supply plenty of news about our bowlers. Let’s start with Gustie Fortuna followed the next week by his brother Frank; and completing the line-up with Dave Zipkin, Ham Laurich, and Ludie Laurich. Now Gustie doesn’t say, but Ludie has a four-week advantage over me — just sit down and put the pen into action. Though not active in bowling this year, I am pinch-hitter this week.
Looking back since the beginning of the season, the Boosters always managed to be contenders for the league lead and have never fallen out of first division. Strange fact is that not a bowler is among the top ranking ten best. However, every man averages between 150 to 162 which amplifies the team work of the boys. Ludie Laurich headed the Booster pin-busters in highest average throughout the season.
You all may ask: Who is Dave Zipkin? Dave, who has replaced Joe Struna in the lineup, is a well known Collinwood merchant and an all-around sport fan. He has backed numerous sports teams in past years. His line of business is “shodding” and I don’t mean the ’orses. With his wife, Molly, he owns and manages Dave’s shoe store on 152nd street across from School Ave. Dave has served this community for a good many years and also holds one of the best insurance policies the AFU has to offer! His motto is: “Once a customer; always a customer.”
Being a full-fledged Booster member, we’d like to say we are proud to have Dave Zipkin as our member and we have heard rumors that wife Mollie will follow in a short while. When thinking of shoes think of “Friendly Fives” and Dave
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Betsy Ross Midnite Skate This Saturday
Napredek Thanks You
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Euclid-Cleveland, O. — It’s I all over. And what a happy success was the Patriotic Dance given by Napredek’s young people. We were thrilled to see so many friends patronize our first dance in many months, and we were particularly pleased at the splendid show of cooperation from our loyal lodge groups of Betsy Ross, St. John’s, Collin-wood Boosters, Ilirska Vila, as ! well as George Washington being prominently represented by : Little Stan.
It was our impression that all had an elegant time, and we believe it was the most enjoyable get-together in the Euclid Slo^ vene Hall in a long time. We hope this speaks well for oui I future events, and we shall certainly try to make them inter-t esting and enjoyable. We had one regret, and it was the absence of our boys who are serving Uncle Sam, and who were not able to share our'fun. May we look forward to that future | occasion when' we shall all be i together again, and then we will 1 really have the grandest time I of all.
All due credit must go to the Committee who arranged the details for the Dance, and decorated the hall so nicely; also to all who .helped in the selling of tickets. Too many names prevent individual mention, but let it be sufficient to say that the success of the Dance itself is reward enough for all your efforts. — The older Napredek’s deserve all recognition too, for their real help at the refresh-, ment counters, and kitchen. It shows they are backing us 100 percent. Work certainly can be joy when all pull together.
The Committee also wish to thank in particular our good fellow Little Stan,; of; Nova Doba, who so agreeably and ably handled the presentation of the Defense Bonds. The winners, incidentally, were Mr. John Po-žun, 19010 Shawnee Ave., (father of Stanley Pozun, member of ,our Cavaliers bowling team. The second Bond went to James Pi-unno, of 1037 Ivanhoe Rd. — The door awftrd was won by Jennie Plesničar, a member of our lcftlge. — Group singing of tlthe Star Spangled Banner fol-i lowed. — In conclusion, may ; we again say — Thank You all . and come again.
Sunday morning Napredek ; was host to the Ohfo Federa-i j tion 6f AFU Lodges, in the an->; nex of the Slovenian Society ; Hpme in Euclid. Although bad j weather condit ions prevented 1, the usually large representation,! we were glad to see our Barberton friends, Mr. Okolish and Mr. Smrdel; also other representatives from Struthers, Col-limvood, and Cleveland. Betsy Ross lodge, as usual, seemed to have the largest delegation. — Many interesting subjects were discussed pertaining to our various lodges, and the Federation as a whole. Among other things, plans were started for a Grand j Dance to . be sponsored by all | j AFU Lodges of Northern Ohio. I ! Proceeds of this dance will be spent for U. S. Defense Bonds.
| FulLauthority was vested in the < Committee to go ahead with the | detailed arrangements. More ; More about this Dance will most £
! certainly appear in your weekly j Nova Doba. — The meeting then! ]
I decided that the AFU Bowling Tournament will be held in Barberton in the Spring. In connec- 1 tion with the tournament, the I next Federation meeting will be i held in the same city, on the 4 day of the tournament. The joint!' meeting also voted $15 from its j; treasury to procure an AFU 1 Bowling Trophy, to be awarded ;t | to the champions of our bowling j league. — Another contribution
> Cleveland, O. — Follow the! crowd this Saturday to the SECOND BETSY ROSS MIDNITE SKATE. Saturday, Feb.
: 7-th is the date; 11 p. m. to 1:30 ' a. m. is the time; and the Rol-lercade, 6800 Denison Avenue i in the place. A good time is in store for everyone with no ex-! ceptions. If you haven’t got your ticket yet ggt it immediately. 52-cents for an evening of| such fun that you’ll remember j it for a long time to come.
Come alone, come with a date.! or come in a group. But COME. I In fact maybe you’ll do what! the co-authors of this column and several others are doing. The early part of the evening will be spent with the Modern Crusaders at their Anniversary j Dance on Waterloo. From there, I the crowd will depart for the I Rollercade and the Betsy Ross! Midnite Skate.
As we said before, don’t let the West Side frighten you away. It’s an easy place to find. There are several ways to get there in case you are not driving. Take any car to the Square and (1) transfer ^to the Scranton Road Bus which leaves you off right in the grounds; (2) take a West 65th Street Car and get off at Denison; or (3) take a Denison Ca!r and get off at West 65th. If you are driving; then just go over the High Level Bridge; turn left on West 25th and drive out to Denison. You can’t miss the place. If you’re a little unsure about just how to get there, call up yours truly or ask a skater. Incidentally, the Rollercade was formerly the Equestrium where many of you no doubt saw the night lodge baseball games.
The Rollercade is one of the t largest rinks of its kind in the 5 country and one of the most , beautiful. Any of your friends who skate a lot" will tell you . that the Rollercade is one of | the best places to skate.
51 If you attended the first Bet-, sy Ross Midnite Skate, you will j remember that it isn’t necessary L for you to know how to skate to .
. attend this party. Betsy Ross in-. vites you ail, amateurs and pro-1 ; fessionals alike. The rink is , plenty big enough for all of you. |
A record breaking crowd is guaranteed by the number of! tickets that have already been sold. We’re not just making news when we say the EVERY-ONE will be there.
Once again, we repeat that any out-of-town lodge which is represented at the skate will be repaid by a Betsy Ross Goodwill visit. So how about it, out-of-towners — why not attend? Even if you work late Saturday, you can still make it because remember it doesn’t start until 11 p. m., and you’ll get home in plenty of time Sunday morning to get all the rest you need for Monday’s work. The skate will be over at 1:30 a. m. You’re very heartily invited,
Pa., Struthers, Girard, Detroit, (how about it Center Ramblers, Rose Kuznik, Mary Bradish, and the Export gang; also Dot Mar-| tinic and the other Pa’ers, and; bf course all the Ohioans.)
We’ll be looking for you and; we’ll show you all a good time. I NOTE TO COMMITTEE' MEMBERS WHO HAVE TIC-1 KETS! ALL RETURNS MUST!
BE MADE TODAY without fail j —today, Thursday, February 5th. Your cooperation on the| matter will' be greatly appre-l ciated.
So—until this Saturday when we see you all at the SECOND BETSY ROSS MIDNITE SKATE—Feb. 7th—at the Rollercade—for the most fun you’ve ever had—
The commitee —
Dorothy Rossa, president, i Lodge 186, AFU.!
The Magic Carpet Juvenile Page
CHATTANOOGA CHOO CHOO
Barberton, O. — Hi APU members: Here comes Barberton gang on the 1942 Chattanooga Choo-Choo.
Oh! the time has past!
And here it is 1042 at last.
And here my resolutions are,
Write to the Magic Carpet Juvenile Page at least once a month. To help my country all I can in National Defense.
And here is what all the girls at our school are doing to help our country. They are all knotting * seven-inch square. When we are finished we are going to put them together to make a quilt for the Red Cross. We are allowed to make as many squares as possible so we can have more than one quilt. Some of the girls and I are on our third. We are allowed to use any color of yarn we want.
This is Barberton signing off so I can study and worry over my examination.
Mary Novak, Lodge 44 AFU.
BUYS DEFENSE STAMPS WITH AWARD MONEY
New Dfjrry, Pa. — I hope I'm not writing too soon, but I want to answer that I received a dollar check and I was very proud of it. I was glad because as soon as I received it I went to the Post Office and bought Defense stamps. We got a calendar from our lodge and it’s about the n1e?«t one for 1S42. I love to make up poems and j miss the birds and their singing.
BIRDS
I miss the birds and their little sung thdy lpve to sing.
Prom cold to warm.
And tree to pole.
And a hope and a skip.
They flit and away To the South they go.
I hope that spring comes soon and brings them back.
Goodbye and good luck!
Patricia Penich (Age: 10)
V Lodge 126, APU
drills. They told us not to get excited but to keep cool. During the drills we will sit on the floor and sing patriotic songs. I guess most of the juveniles in school are also practicing these drills. Let us be obedient for we are lucky that we have a chance to prepare and that we are far away from the war-fronts.
On Jan. 7, I got a new cousin. A little girl and a very pretty one, too.
On Feb. 7, my cousin, Miss Mary Strojin will be married. She is a member of Lodge 37. I wish her all the luck and happiness.
Florence Prosen (Age: 13) Lodge 1T3, AFU.
ELY KEEPS ’EM FLYING
Ely, Minn. — Ely students are doing their bit to “Keep ’Em Flying." Students from grades seven to twelve have $12,428.45 Invested in stamps and bonds. We can buy stamps every Monday in school now. How are you juveniles coming along in buying stamps and bonds?
Last week I spent a day with Marcella Zobitz of Tower, Minn. Marcella, as you may remember, was a delegate last summer, so we had an enjoyable time recalling our experiences as delegates. The pictures that Marcella took at the convention also brought back memories of the three days of fun. X want to thank you for everything and hope you can come to spend a day with mS soon, Marcella.
There’s barely any snow in Ely now and goodness It’s warm—some of the pupils in school have spring fever already.
Thanks to all you juveniles who are sending me postcards to help In my card collecting hobby. I’ve got quite a few cards from different states now.
I wish some of our Ely juveniles would write to the juvenile page more often. And say jvhat’s become of our former faithful writers—for example: Rose Koprivnik, the Zupin sisters and a few others. One of our new writers from Ely, Louise Horvat, is doing a good job of writing articles though—so keep it up Rose. But back to you others, what’s the reason for not writing—too much schoolwork—hm—that reminds me, I have a big semester test tomorrow so I’ll close my article with hopes of seeing articles from some of our old writers next month.
Florence D. Startz. No 1, APU
‘ALL CLEAR!”
Detroit, Mich. — Flash! Manila in hands of Jap soldiers. Yes, it’s true, but that Is not important anymore. The thing that is important is: What are we going to do about it? The most important thing J’ou can do is buy Defense Stamps and remember that we’re going to win.
Kate Smith brought up another idea on one of her programs last week. She said that since the war started we should do everything we can to keep ourselves conscious of that fact. Besides using “Remember Pearl Harbor” and “Keep ’em Flying" she suggested using the words: “All Clear,” instead of “OK.”
I didn’t think much of the idea at first but since I’ve used it a few times I’ve found it quite novel. So come on gang and back this US and keep everything “All Clear.”
Before I close I would like to mention to all the members of Lodge 144 that they missed a lot and that there is another meeting coming up. It would be appreciated very much if you would attend.
Representirg Lodge 144 and Detroit,
I remain, as sver.
Anna Hiti
INTRODUCING HELEN OMERZA
Ely, Minn. — Having seen Sylvia Baudek’s and Louise Harvat's articles,
I decided to do my bit in contributing to the Juvenile Page.
Well, now the hrftidays are over and the stores and streets are again deserted. Many of the boys and girls packed up and went back to resume their studies at various schools and colleges.	I
The H. S. basketball team is diligent-;ly practicing for their comipg impart-' ant tilts. It seems that Sylvia and I take an interest in the same sport. I see Sylvia at all the home basketball games. I went to see many football , games including those played out of town. My brother, a junior in high : school plays on the football and basketball teams.
This is my first and certainly not my last letter to the Juvenile. Page. I can’t seem to think of anything else to write at the moment so until next time-good bye!'
Helen Omerza, fjOdge 200, AFU,
EVERY AMERICAN SHOULD DO HIS PART
Ely, Minn. — First of all, I want to thank the,. Editor of the Nova Doba for toe money I Received. ,
Imagine! Today we had to begin school again! Starting the New Year, and, oh, gosh, everyone felt lazy fti my classes. Especially a few in the study halls! All they did was sleep! I never saw such people!
Every Saturday, my young nephew, : age 2, comes to spend toe day at our j heme. He simply loves to ride the 1 choo-choo (Chattanooga?—Ed.) train
‘WE CAN DO IT AGAIN’
Detroit, Mich. — I’m feeling so good I just have to tell the'world. “We did U before and we will do it again.” Yep, you’ve guessed right the first time, the Hazel Park Vikings just defeated Mel-vindale in a basketball game that will go down in Hazel Park’s history. I’m almost ashamed to say that in the third quarter I was almost ready to Give up, but when our boys came back in . the last quarter , they came back to fight and to win.
This sure has been a busy week-end for me. The basketball game Friday evening and Saturday night we went to see the “Quiz of Two Cities” broadcast. When I stepped off the elevator a young man crossed the studio floor and went into another room. The name Tom Harmon flashed through my mind. Yes, that’s who it was. When he came out of the room again I watched his actions and in my mind I formed one conclusion. If after achieving success in life everyone could act so utterly uninterested in himself the world would be a much better place to live in.
Goodbye from Lodge 144 and Detroit. Remember: ‘‘Buy Defense Stamps and Bonds and we’ll lick the other side.”
Anna Hiti,
Lodge 144, AFU
EVERYONE HELPS UNCLE SAM
Cleveland, O. — I wish to thank you very much for the $3.00 check awarded me for my series of articles on Kent State University. It came in hany for Christmas.
Well, I guess everyone is doing their part in helping Uncle Sam by buying Defense Bonds and Stamps. Our lodge No. 173. AFU, did their part by purchasing a $100 bond and giving $10 to Red Cross.
My uncle and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. John Strojin purchased a $1,000 bond. They are members of Ilirska Vila Lodge 173. Many of you perhaps recall my Uncle Lefty when he played on the Ilirska Vila baseball team.
I hope many more members follow them in helping the United States. I have noticed that other lodges are doing their part in purchasing bonds.
In school we are practicing air raid,
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from the Federation treasury was a $10 check to the Red Cross.	v
At the conclusion of the meeting, the Napredek ladies served a delicious dinner to the visitors. We hope the Federation will I favor us again as they are always welcome.
Saturday, February 7th, is the date for the Betsy Ross: Skating Party. We look forward to an evening full of fun, which the Flagmakers always give you. This will be a midnight skate, at the spacious Rollercade on Denison Rd. Looking forward to seeing you Saturday night. — For Napredek, 132 AFU.,
Frank Sesek
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of his, and look at the cars and trucks in magazines. Of course he does anything he pleases since his parents give him everything he sees and naturally wants.
One thing about him which is awfully cute is when he is at home, he turns the dial of the radio and sits and listens to whatever ccmes out. He likes music.
My two weeks of Christmas vacation were spent reading comic books, typing, knitting, and crocheting. The only trouble is the things I knit are too terrible to give to the Red Cross. I’d rather donate money after all, I suess.
Every American can do his share by giving a little and also buying De_ fense Stamps and Bonds. Don’t you agree?
My New Year’s Resolution is to send newsy letters to the Nova Doba and earn a little extra on the side for paper, envelopes, and stamps I spend.
Happy New Year, everybody! Arid keep 'em flying!
Louise A. Harvat, Lodge 1, AFU.
ELY NEWS SUMMARY
Ely, Minn. — The holidays are over! We had a nice time and I received m..ny gilts. Our city and homes were splendidly decorated.
We’re back in school again and I do hope that 1942 will be 'a successful school year for all of us juveniles.
My cousin.Lieut. and Mrs. Lawrence Golobici), and daughter Lois Ellen of Fort Snelling were visiting in Ely for the holidays.
Several deaths marred the holidays season for families here. Mrs. Frances Kcchevar and Mrs. Josephine Tekavec died. Children of both these mothers are pupils in my classroom.
An Iron Lung fund has been started in Ely. I think this is a good idea for every city. I hope our fund grows swiftly.
My mother and I went to Tower, Minn., to attend the funeral of Mr. John Zobitz who died recently. I slept at the home of Mary Agata Tekavitz. Mrs. John Zobitz Jr., served us a delicious meal. Next day we were at the Gornik home in Soudan. I wish to thank both ladies for their kJnrk\ew.
I wish all the juveniles a happy New Year, good health above all. I hop's you all enjoy going to school and that you love to study. By loving the teacher, loving to study, loving your classmates—only then is' it fun to (,o to school. I hope, too, that vou all write once a month at least to our Juvsnile Page. Be sure to read Nova Dooa each week. We ought tfl be more thankful for toe things \^e already have than to keep on wishing for things we c^p’t have. I think 1942 will be happier for all df us. 1 wifch toe AFU greater auc-c eass In toe New Year. Happy New Year ’ to Little Stan and all the Supreme : officers.
Margaret Mary Startz, Lodge 1, AFU.
HOB’S FIRST" LETTER
Hibbing, Minn. — This is toe first time I have written a letter to the Neva Doba. As soon as the Nova Doba «omes, I always look for the letters first. I enjoy reading the letters. \
I go to toe Brooklyn School and am in toe seventh grade. Well, report card time is almost here, and I wonder what marks I got. We’ve gone to school for .one! semester already. Gosh, where did it fly to?
I skate and play hockey during'these winter months. But we haven’t got winter weather now. It’s so nice and warm. It’s just like spring. A week ago a skating rink was started in our location, but the weather won’t let us have it. It’s melting!	'
Well, that's all I have to write now, but I hope to write a story next time.
Robert Oswald,
' Lodge No. 54
FAREWELL TO JUNIORS
Cleveland, O. — My final juvenile article on my new typewriter, a gift for Christmas from Mother. Yes, readers I never expected the time to come so soon to say “so-long” to my dear friends of this wonderful Juvenile Page in writing. But it has come! And I am sad indeed. Really, juveniles for the ! past seven years I've been writing juve-j nile articles. That’s how I really got j started on my journalistic work. After i seeing my first article in ’35 I was so thrilled that the next monto I began writing more until tHe day (the present) hath come when the Editors tell me to stop writing for a change to give others space < kiddin’ only). An-| other very worthwhile item mentioning : is that when I began writing Mr. Lou Kolar was the Editor and he helped : me with encouraging notes here and there. Up to the day where we have as our Editor, Little Stan. For a year now he has been Editor and enjoying ; every day of it. We know that. Before being Editor, Little Stan was in change of the Page where he was nicknamed “Little Stan.” He has already done much writing for his days. Stan assisted1 me in all ways possible too and I am really indebted to him. Many times we'd talk about journalism and he would converse with zne in such nice manners about it that it was i real pleasure just listening to him and taking advice from a grand guy. He helped me immensely too as when ,C sent in my articles for the Page, they were always printed and never changed.
Oh, I could go on and on and tell you more detailed matters about the sub. ject,
Elsie M. Desmond,
(To be continued.)
: 2 Ilirska Vila No. 1 ......33	24
• 3 Collinwood Boosters ..'..33 24 i 4 Napredek Cavaliers ....29 21
5 Ilirska Vila No. 2 .......26	3]
I 6 St. John Saints .........26	33
7 Napredek Bums ............23	34
8 St. John Johnnies  .19 3£
Team High 3 Games
Ilirska, Vila No.	2 .........2587
j Ilirska Vila No.	1 .........2566
Betsy Ross ...................2562
Team High 1 Game
j Betsy Ross ..............  ..	963
j Collinwood Boosters...........908
Ilirska Vila No.	1 ..........899
Individual High 3 Games
L. Debevec .................  „.636
S. Zagorc ...................  .623
I. Rozanc ..................    603
Individual High 1 Game
L. Debevec ___________.!._______257
J. Jermain  .................  .255
T. Prime  ......................255
Individual Averages
1 Rozanc ..............     ....174
2 M. Poklar _________________  172
3 Quinn ......................  168
4 Martich  .................    168
5 Zagorc ......................167
6 Kozar  ....................   166
7 Primc ...........,.........  .165
8 L. Debevec  .................164
9 Ruzic  ....................  .162
10 L. Laurich ...............  162
Schedule for Friday, Feb. 6th
Alleys 1-2 Napredek Cavaliers vs. Napredek Bums Alleys 3-4	|
Ilirska Vila No. 1 vs. Betsy Ross Alleys 5-6 Ilirska Vila No. 2 vs. St. John Johnnies Alleys 7-8 Collinwood Boosters vs. St. John Saints
Export Lady Bowlers
Export, Pa. — Organization of a ladies bowling team has been effected by Lodge 138,
- AFU. This really is the firs' '
! time in history that Lodge 13Č has been represented by a ladies team.
We have had a late start although we are trying to make the best of the remaining days of the bowling season. We hope to start mfteh sooner next year, We are very interested in bowling and would like to schedule a few games in the near future. If any lodge members are interested please come to our bowling practice sessions every Wednesday at 7:30 p. m.
I shall write again in the near future, reporting on our progress.
Violet Skerly, Lodge 138, AFU.
Briefs
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for active Army duty, Feb. 19th.
Victor Markovich, formerly :Of Ely, Minn., visited friends in Cleveland recently. Andrew Champa, formerly of Aurora, Minn., is now living in Cleve-f land.
Annual meeting of the AFU
Supreme Board begins at the Home Office in Ely, Minn., Monday, February 9, 1942. Preceding the session, the Supreme Board of trustees are now conducting audit of books and records.
Think It Over A live man pays 25c for a shave.
It costs $5.00 to shave a dead man in the morgue.
A Woolen overcoat costs $40.
A wooden one costs $400.
A taxi to the theatre costs $1.00 for a round trip.
But one to the cemetery costs $10.00 for cne way.
Stay alive and save your money.
It’s easy—Drive Carefully.
—Fraternal Monitor.
Andr o Špolar:
Moji spomini in vtisi iz Jugoslavije
Tu nas je čakala okusna večerja in dobili smo udobne sobe. Toda jaz sem hotel videti Pariz ponoči, pa sem sedel z dvema prija teljema v taksi ter velel šoferju:	“Vozi,
saj ne vemo, kod
nas voziš!
i”
Obiskali smo več hotelov in kavarn, kjer sem mogel opazovati nočno življenje tega velemesta. To opazovanje me je privedlo do prepričanja, da bi bilo velikp več napredka za nas, če bi imeli ameriški lastniki kavarn, hotelov in restavracij toliko prostosti, kolikor je imajo v Parizu. Tudi se ne čudim temu, da odhajajo mladi ameriški milijonarji tako radi v to francosko mesto svobode, enakosti in bratstva. Če bi bil jaz milijonar, bi nikdar ne šel iz Pariza. Toda /prekiniti smo morali to nočno opazovanje, ker je naše telo zahtevalo počitka, ki smo ga pa morali omejiti le na par ur, zakaj povedali so nam, da moramo biti ob osmih zjutraj že vsi zopet zbrani v hotelu, odkoder smo že ob pol devetih odšli na pariški glavni kolodvor, kjer nas je vlak potegnil proti švicarski meji, oziroma v Bazel. Jaz sem prišel baš še o pravem času in bi bil skoro zamudil razdelitev škatel z vsebino, ki je 'mogla zadovoljiti tudi največjega požeruha za 24 ur. Ali kljub temu je ostalo še precej škatel, za katere se ni nihče zmenil ali pa se ni upal zmeniti zanje. Tako vprašam blizu stoječega Francoza, kaj je pravzaprav s tistimi škatlami, ali so že oddane ali ne. Kef pa ni razumel mene, ne jaz njega, je samo skomizgnil z rameni. Meni pa je tedaj šinila v glavo imenitna ideja, ki se je nisem kesal jaz, ne moji sopotniki. Dal sem jih namreč znesti v vagon in med vožnjo smo si prav po bratovsko delili njihno vsebino: kakor n. pr. gnjat, kruh, salame, sir, pomaranče, banane in vino v steklenicah. Še en pogled na krasni Pariz, pa že je brzel vlak po ravnih poljih mimo neštetih lepih vasi proti švicarski meji. Dan je bil lep in gorak, razgled nadvse prijazen. Med našo skupino so se ti zanimali za to, oni za ono. Jaz pa sem se čudil, kako to, da je sedaj tod toliko lepih hiš, vil in industrijskih naprav, ker vsega tega ni bilo 1. 1925, ko sem se po isti .poti vozil v staro domovino. No, pa se mi je kmalu posvetilo v glavi. V letih 1917 in 1918 je tam divjala huda voj na ter popolnoma opustošila tiste kraje. Po 1. 1926 dalje so pa zrastle tod nove lepe hiše, začela se je razvijati industrija, a vse to pa z dokajšno pomočjo ameriških dolarjev, vsled česar moramo mi tukaj plačevati vsakovrstne davke francoskim magnatom v korist
Ob štirih popoldne obstane naš ekspres v švicarskem mestu, ki mu je ime Bazel. Tu se križajo vlaki, ki prihajajo iz Italije, Madžarske, Nemčije, Francije in iz vseh kotov sve ta. Bazel mora biti potemtakem svetovno železniško križišče. Na kolodvoru nam je bilo treba ča kati celo poldrugo uro in okrog šestih zvečer se je naša pot spet nadaljevala še vedno v veselem razpoloženju. Med hribi in dolinami potujemo proti prejšnji avstrijski meji. Stemnilo se je in nekateri naši ljudje so se zmučeni od dolge vožnje prepustili spanju pravičnega Na progah ob avstrijsko-nem ški meji smo videli sprevodnike v avstrijski in nemški uniform: in zdelo se mi je, da si drug
drugemu ne zaupajo in da nadzorujejo drug drugega. Vzrok tej mešanici je tičal v tem, da se je še nedavno prej Avstrija priklopila Nemčiji. Mi smo bili v dokaj neprijetni zadregi, ker nismo vedeli, ali naj salutiramo po avstrijsko ali pa dvignemo iztegnjeno roko, kakor se pozdravlja po Hitlerjevi maniri. Jaz sem pozdravljal zdaj po avstrijsko, zdaj po nemško, kakor je že naneslo. Moji sopotniki so bili že nekoliko v skrbeh, da se ne bi morda jaz kar iznenada znašel v kaki nemški luknji. Ker pa nisem imel posebnega strahu pred strumnimi hitler-jevci, sem se šalil še dalje. V takem in enakem razpoloženju smo dospeli drugi dan ob osmih na Jesenice. To je bilo dne 25. maja.
Vlak obstane na jeseniški postaji in tako smo naposled le dospeli zdravi in zadovoljni v našo preljubo Jugoslavijo.'
Mi iz Amerike smo tihi ostali vsak na svojem mestu ter samo čakali, kaj bo z našimi kovčki in našim denarjem. Pa nam ni bilo treba dolgo čakati. Kajti kmalu vstopijo financarji ter nam velijo odpreti kovčke in pokazati, kaj vse imamo v njih. Čez nekaj časa pridejo tudi še žandarji noter ter nas vprašajo, koliko ima vsak denarja pri sebi. Menda je malokdo povedal po pravici. Ti so rekli manj, oni več, a vsi smo pa bili nekam boječi. Toda tisti strah nas je minil, ko smo uvideli, da niso ti mladi fantje prestrogi z nami. Cela preiskava ni trajala niti četrt ure in ko smo spet zaprli kovčke, se je z naših src odvalila precejšna teža.
( Dalje prihodnjič)
Janko N. Rogelj:
Dvojna pomoč
Jugoslovanski pomožni odbor, slovenska sekcija, nabira denarne prispevke pod nadzorstvom naših podpornih organizacij in državnega oddelka v Washing-;onu, D. C., ki zahteva, da račune pomožne akcije pregledajo tudi zapriseženi računski pregledovalci. Obenem ima pomožni odbor tudi svoj nadzorni odbor, tako da bodo računi pregledani dvakrat. Do 17. januarja je bilo v blagajni JPO,SS $12,735.69. Do sedaj je imel od-aor samo $12.50 stroškov. Vse dfugo delo je bilo brezplačno. Stroške odborovih sej plačajo posamezne organizacije. To je dokaz, da naše bratske organizacije, ki v resnici zastopajo pretežno večino slovenskega naroda v Ameriki, vršijo to delo nesebično in nadstrankarsko.
Sedaj ne moremo nuditi pomoči našim revežem onkraj morja. Ko bo konec vojne, ali če bi slučajno preje kaka zavezniška armada zasedla naše craje, potem bi bilo mogoče nuditi to pomoč, da bo v resnici prišla v roke naših trpečih bratov in sester onkraj morja. Se daj samo nabiramo denar, katerega pa še ne rabimo. Lahko pa napravimo, da posodimo sedaj ta denar ameriški vladi v obliki obrambnih bondov. Ako napravimo ta korak, potem bo denar v blagajni JPO,SS porabljen v dvojen namen: Prvič v pomoč ameriški vladi, drugič v pomoč trpečim v domovini. To bo dvojna pomoč: Prva Ameri ki, druga naši stari domovini onkraj morja. S takim delovanjem se mora vsak strinjati; s tem pokažemo, da smo zavedni in zvesti ameriški držav|jani, a obenem krvni bratje in sestre onih, ki trpijo v zasedenih krajih. onkraj morja.
Naše slovenske žene in dekleta, posebno članice Slovenske ženske zveze in Progresivnih Slovenk, so pokazale resno voljo, da hočejo pomagati. Pokazale so to zanimanje pri svojih postojankah ali pri lokalnih odborih. Njih moč je velika, ako jo hočejo izrabiti. Ženi je že {po naravi dano, da lažje poprosi, kakor mož.
Ameriške Slovenke, vaša usmiljena srca naj se zavedajo, da naša slovenska žena ali dekle v domovini onkraj morja trpi nepopisne muke. Naše slovenske matere v domovini so ostale same brez vsake pomoči. Iskra upanja živi v trpečih srcih z mislijo na njeno krvno sestro v Ameriki, če se bo ta spomnila njene grozne nesreče. Zato je ob teh temnih in groznih časih poklicana ameriška Slovenka, da pokaže usmiljenje. Usmiljena srca naših ameriških Slovenk lahko čutijo, kaj je materina ljubezen do-svojih otrok, kateri prosijo kruha, kruha in kruha . . . Zadnjo skorjo kruha bi jim dala ter legla spat lačna; toda zadnja skorja kruha je že zdavnaj izginila. Pred njenimi očmi hirajo in se obrazno starajo njeni otroci, katerih solzne oči prosijo košček, kruha. In te nesrečne matere čakajo in upajo, da bodo doživele s svojimi otroci konec te strašne negotovosti. In tem materam ne bi pomagala ameriška Slovenka, ki je njih krvna sestra,! Prav lahko jim pomaga, če ima dobro voljo, usmiljeno srce in lepo besedo, s katero poprosi za denarno pomoč.
žene in dekleta, odgovorite in pokažite, da ste krvne sestre.
J ugoslovanski pomožni odbor ,slovenska sekcija, ima sedaj organizirane lokalne odbore po sledečih naselbinah: Joliet, 111., št. 1; Cleveland, Ohio, št. 2; Chisholm, Minn., št. 3; Sheboygan, Wise., št. 4; Mil waukee, Wise., št. 5; Ely, Minn., št. 6; St. Louis, Mo., št. 7; Chicago, 111., št. 8; Waukegan, 111., št. 9; Lloydell, Pa., št. 10; Butte, Mont., št. 11; Pittsburgh, Pa., št. 12; Farrell, Pa., št. 13; Lorain, Ohio, št. 14; Clinton, Ind., št. 15; Salida* Colo., št 16; Rock Springs, Wyo., št. 17 ; Barberton, Ohio, št. 18; Aspen, Colo., št. 19; Pueblo, Colo.^ št. 20; Denver, Colp., št. • 21; La Salle, IH., št. 22; Johnstown, Pa., št. 23.
Ko to pišem, organiziranih je že 23 lokalnih odborov JPO,SS. Kje so druge naselbine? Ali jp moža ali žene v slovenski naselbini, ki bi organiziral lokalni odbor? Kje so naša društva, ki pripadajo k bratskim organizacijam, ki tvorijo slovensko sekcijo Jugoslovanskega pomožnega odbora? Bratje in sestre, za-taj zaostajate za naselbinami, ki imajo že svoje odbore. Pred-no mine vojska, organizirana mora biti vsaka slovenska na selbina v Ameriki. Ko bo pot zopet odprta v domovino, takrat bomo izvedeli, kako potrebna bo pomoč. Kako jim bomo pomagali, ako ne bomo organizirani in pripravljeni.
V pismu, ki je prišlo v Ameriko pred dobrim mesecem, je bilo zapisano: “V Sloveniji ni več bogatina in ne reveža, tu smo danes vsi enaki: nobeden nima nič. Tu smo danes vsi združeni—samo Slovenci 'smo. Samo čakamo, kdaj pride dan rešitve, če ga sploh dočaka
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Tako jev domovini naših bratov in sester onkraj morja, ža lostna jim majka! Kaj jim prinese konec vojne? Kako bodo mogli lačni, potrti in bolni odločevati kakšno formo vlade si želijo. Najprva naj bo pomoč, potem naš nasvet, katerega bomo lahko povedali iz izkušnje našega svobodnega ameriškega življenja v Ameriki.
Kri ni voda! Daj brat, daj; pomagaj sestra!
“Čuj, junaček,” sem dejala,
“zdaj na fronti ti topovi dobrodošlico grme” — in raz drobnega lica svoje brisala solze.
Prejšnim sem pela a ja—tuta—a ja, zdaj sem tiho vpraševala— koliko ta hip junakov iz sveta odhaja . . .
če uspavanko sem peti htela mi je v žalostinko izzvenela . . .
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Mara Lamutova:
SMO OTROCI IZ DEŽELE LEPE VIDE
Vzeli so nam rodno zemljo, vzeli nam svobodna vesla, težka je usoda, dragi bratje, v vaše kraje nas zanesla.
Smo otroci iz dežele Lepe Vide, iz dežele rož in sonca, iz dežele tihih' borov, iz dežele belih jader, kjer na večer zlato sonce sprejme hladen morski val.
Kdor še ni ponoči begal sredi tujih in neznanih cest, kdor nad lastnim se brezdomstvom bridko ni razjokal— ta ne ve, kaj je bolest.
ZIMA PREKO EVROPE
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nih predelih šo snežni zameti za več dni onemogočili vsak promet. V Stockholmu na švedskem se zdravi v bolnišnicah okrog 150 oseb zaradi ozeblin.
Prebivalstvo Evrope, ki je po večini podhranjeno, slabo oblečeno in v mnogih primerih brez zadostnega kuriva, mori še nenavadno huda zima. Zdi se, da je resnična tista ljudska reče-nica, ki pravi, da nesreče in nad-oge ne prihajajo posamezno, ampak v kompaniji.
SESTDESETLETN1K
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;joverner države New York. Od leta 1913 do 1920 je bil pomožni ;ajnik zvezne mornarice in ameriška vojna’mornarica je imela v njem vedno najboljšega prijatelja. Temu dejstvu se imamo veliki meri‘ zahvaliti, da je bila ameriška vojna mornarica na tako visoki stopnji pripravljenosti, ko jo je zalotila vojna. S pokojnim predsednikom Wil-sonom je bil tudi na pariški mirovni konferenci, kjer je imel priliko spoznati dobre in slabe strani evropske diplomacije. Sedaj pa je že skoro devet let predsednik Zedinjenih držav, in vsa ta leta so bila leta trdega dela in ukrepanja; saj znamo, da je vzel krmilo naše republike v roke v dneh najbolj temne depresije.
Kljub ogromni zaposlenosti in teži odgovornosti je predsednik pri dobrem zdravju ter poln optimizma in dobrega razpoloženja. Vstaja ob pol devetih zjutraj in k počitku odhaja šele po polnoči. Le na redke čase se poda v gledališče ali se prepelje malo po okolici. Nima časa za razvedrilo. Kljub temu je njegovo zdravje normalno in zdi se, da je resnična trditev, da čirn več odgovornosti'in dela ima, tem bolje se počuti.
TRDNJAVA SINGAPOR
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število vojaštva na otoku seve da ni znano splošni javnosti.
Reporterji pravijo, da je otok nezavzeten od morske strani, niso pa tako gotovi glede japonskih napadov z malajske celine, od katere je otok ločen le z ozkim prelivom. Ves Malajski po lotok so po skoro dva meseca trajajočih bojih zavzeli Japonci in britiške čete so se pretekli teden v redu umaknile preko preliva na otok. Zdi se, da so
i bili poveljniki britiških čet pre-ipričani, da se za enkrat ne bodo | mogli vzdržati na Malajskem : polotoku, in so Japonce le zadrževali toliko časa, da se je mogel Singapor dobro pripraviti za obrambo tudi od celinske strani. Zdaj se vršijo boji za Singapor in od teh bojev Je mnogo odvisno, kako se bo razvijala vojna situacija v jugoza-padnem Pacifiku. Dokler bodo zavezniki držali Singapor, bo japonsko prodiranje proti Holand-| ski Vzhodni Indiji in proti Av-j straliji zelo ovirano.
DOPISI
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bodo prirejale igre> ve ^bs-jHo druge prireditve v ^onlU' $ I ffl mo imeli nekaj duše' itf' ^ I| ^ vedrila vsako soboto i ^ t ^ ljo. Združena društva ^.jjl ;fj so sklenili, da priredi”1^^^ 1 ^ skupno veselico v 0 jj j ^ narodnem domu v ne ^ ^ I ^ februarja. Poskrbljeno bro godbo in drugo P jgrfje /stopnina za moške , j jn ^ 1 ^ ;enske 15 centov.	j
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Mihael Gra^. član društva št.
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vadnih prostorih v n®. jb^«i februarja in se bo prlC ^ /’J uri dopoldne. Ta seja važna, torej, člani in ^j
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Frank Rup»r'
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šila seja zastopnikov
venskih društev iz vjjja in okolice. Ta seja je * f .cana zaradi °rganizl^a
družniče Jugoslovans ^
možnega odbora. IzV° i odbor, ki je kot sled*'nVK»^
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belšek, tajnik; John Ir pisnikar; Emma Skm1 ^ tj gajničarka. Izbran Je poseben odbor, katereg bo, da obišče vsako q$j hišo v La Sally, PerU rjgpeV^. by v svrho zbiranja P ^ r
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Mara Lamutova:
KO ZAJOKAL SI V ŽIVLJENJE
Ko zajokal si v življenje, s tabo zajokalo je moje srce, solze bi veselja bile, ko bi ne kalilo jihjgorje!
Ko zajokal si v življenje— z juga je prihajalo topo^ grmenje . . .
Sheboygan, IFis. — Zadnjo spomlad se je med’Slovenkami v Sheboyganu ustanovil oddelek Ameriškega rdečega križa. Od takrat naše žene in tudi dekleta pridno šivajo, pletejo in delajo bolniške obveze.
Odkar je Amerika stopila v vojno, je potreba pri Rdečem križu mnogo večja, zato je nam v^zadoščenje, da se nai-še rojakinje tako številno in tako rade odzivajo klicu te dobrodelne organizacije. Vsem Slovencem našega mesta je to v priznanje, saj se ravno po takih delih sodi lojalnost napram naši novi do-j movini.
V zadnjem poročilu so bila navedena imena vseh delavk, ki so pri tem delu zaposlene, danes pa omenjamo le one, ki so v letu 1941 prejele odlikovanja za svoje delo od organizacije Rdečega križa.
Skupina pri delu za bolniške obveze šteje 26 delavk. Načelnica je Mrs. Mary Fale, ki je obenem tudi v pomoč pri trans-portaciji šivalnih izdelkov. Pri delu za bolniške obveze so bile odlikovane sledeče: Mrs. Mary Fedran (odlikovana dvakrat); Miss Philis Brulla, (odlikovana dvakrat); Miss Mary Markelz, (odlikovana dvakrat); ;Mrs. Ana Zaverl, Mrs. Helen Valentinčič, Mrs. Mary Godez.
Skupini za pletenje načel ju je Mrs. Mairy Repenšek. Izmed 22 delavk je bilo odlikovanih 10, namrSč :■ Mrs. Mary Bernot (odlikovana dvakrat); Mrs. Josephine Dragan, Mrs. Ana Kotnik, Mrs. Mary Kovačič, Mrs. Mary Mešnig, Mrs. Johana Mohar, Mr§. Mary Repenšek, Mrs. Ana Ortar, Mrs. Antonia Po-žun, Mrs. Frances Sim^nz.
Mrs. Julia Zorman in podpisana načel ju jeva šivalnemu oddelku, ki šteje 30 delavk. Sledeče so bile odlikovanj: Mrs. Kristine Rupnik, Mrs. Mary Borsičnik, Mrs. Frances Debevec, Mrs. Johana Nagode, Mrs. Mary Dragan in Mrs. Louise Bowhan.
Načelnik sheboyganske edi-nice Rdečega križa, Mr. H. W. Whinifeld, se lepo zahvaljuje za izvršeno delo ter se priporoča za nadaljno sodelovanje.
Vsem, ki imamo opravka pri tem delu, je v veselje slišati priznanje in pohvalo o lepo izvršenih izdelkih, ki so jih naše rojakinje izgotovile. Lepo delo je dobra reklama za pridne ženske roke. K slovenskemu oddelku Ameriškega rdečega križa spadajo Slovenke vseh društev in organizacij v Sheboyganu. Nobene razlike ni. Skupina ima samo en cilj—dobrodelnost. Načelnice smo zelo hvaležne za kooperacijo v pretečenem letu ter upamo, da bodo naše žene in dekleta to leto s podvojeno močjo delovale, ker je potreba toliko večja.
Marie Prisland.
)ragi bratje in sestre:— Prvo,]' ;ar želim omeniti je, da je zeloi epo od članov, da se spominja-o fantov v vojaški službi. Prepričan sem, da so vsi fantje celili fina darila. V listu domačega mesta čitam, da mnogo naših članov in mladih mož vstopa v armado. To je fino, ker mi /si moramo misliti na bodoč- j lost in se moramo boriti za svo- j podo in demokracijo naše deže-e. Mi ne smemo misliti o nas ;amih kot posamezniki. Odkar ;em v armadi ,se počenjam zajedati, kaj se pravi se boriti za našo deželo. Nihče naj bi se nikoli ne sramoval služiti v ar- j madi Zedinjenih držav. — Z! bratskim pozdravom, Pvt. Emil Mikolich.”
Moja želja je, da čitajo to pismo tudi drugi, posebno matere, ki imajo svoje sinove v vojni sili Zedinjenih držav. (Vse bina pisma v resnici dela čast našemu mlademu sobratu, ponosnemu in odločnemu branitelju zvezdnate zastave. Vsi smo lahko ponosni nanj in vsi mu želimo srečo na vseh njegovih potih. Op. ured.) K sklepu pozdravljam vse člane in članice Ameriške bratske zveze!
Jennie Millosin,
članica društva št. 229 ABZ.
Braddock, Pa. — Člane društva Sv. Alojzija, št. 31 ABZ, pozivam, da se kar mogoče polnoštevilno udeležijo prihodnje seje, ki se bo vršila 15. februarja. Med drugim bodo slišali, koliko nas bo stal ta špas od dohodninskega davka od leta 1936 naprej in še obresti povrhu. Dne 26. januarja sem moral odnesti društvene knjige v Pittsburgh, kjer so računali, koliko smo uradniki prejeli plače. To boste člani slišali na prihodnji seji. Treba bo nekaj ukreniti zaradi društvene blagajne, ki je izčrpana. Torej, pridite vsi na sejo 15 februarja.
V teh težkih časih imamo malo veselih poročil. Zato mi či-tatelji ne bodo zamerili, • če to pot nekaj bolj veselega zapišem. Dne 21. januarja smo se prav lepo zabavali na Church Streetu v Swisvale, Pa. Moj nečak Martin se je namreč poročil s Po-nattovo Ančko in na svatbo sem bil povabljen tudi podpisani. Ko sem si privoščil par kozarčkov krepčila, sem bil kar pripravljen, da se zavrtim z nevesto. Predno pa je prišlo do tega, sta mi ženin in nevesta podala roki za good bye in se v avtomobilu odpeljala na honeymoon. Mi ostali smo še malo pokramljali in se še malo pokrepčali, nakar smo se odpravili vsak na svoj dom. Mladoporočencema želim mnogo sreče. (
Martin Hudale, tajnik društva št. 31 ABZ.
Black Diamond, Wash. — * r
Članstvo društva Marija zvezda, št. 32 ABZ, naj bo tem potom obveščeno, da se bo v bodoče pobirala društvena naklada, in sicer po 10 centov mesečno od članov in članic, ki so zavarovani za smrtnino in druge podpore, in po 5 centov od članov in članic, ki so zavarovani samo za smrtnino. Za enkrat velja ta društvena naklada za tri mesece, to je za januar, februar in marec. To naklado je bilo treba naložiti, ker je naša društvena blagajna čisto izčrpana in stroški se morajo/pokrivati. Bratski pozdrav! — Za društvo št. 32 ABZ:
And. Primozich, zapisnikar.
Pueblo, Colo. — Zadnje čase smo tu precej zaposleni z nakupovanjem obrambnih bondov in. znamk. Zbiramo tudi prišpev-
Struthers, O. — Naše društvo Cardinals, št. 229 ABZ, je kupilo en obrambno varčevalni bond za $100.00. Kot čitam v Novi Dobi, je že mnogo naših mladih sobratov v armadi Zedinjenih držav. Prilagam vam pismo člana našega društva Emila Mikolicha, glede katerega bi želela, da ga priobčite v prevodu. Pismo se glasi: “Fort Bragg, N. C., 6. januarja 1942.
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