The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-05-28
WHITING SLOVAK UNION
CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY

Andrew n Witko. who spoke in Eng
lish. The addresses OF the Slovak
clergy and speakers recounted the nee
ossity Of a Slovak union. its purposes
and objects and the Union of the Slo-
ak people in America to the end thai
/ the motto of the Sloyak Union. For
/ our faith and country" should be the
common aim Of every Slovak in America.
/ All Of the speakers related the won
derful progress of the First Catholic
Slovak Union and the Slovak people II
America. Rev Mlinarovitch. of Indiana
Harbor in substance urged that while
the Sloyaks must always remain loyal
and faithful 10 this, our adopted and
beloved country. they must not forget
their ancestors in zecho-Slovakia who
are struggling for liberty and freedom.
\ laundering applause followed these
statements.
\ beautiful boquet or flowers was
presented TO Rev. Benedict NJ. Rajcany
| by Elizabeth Stofko in behalf of the
Junior branch Of the Ladies Union OF
South Chicago. A large silver frosted
cake with twenty-five burning candies
was presented TO MIR. Kozacik as prcsi-
dent of Order No. $50 by Theresa Cher
nota In behalf of Order No. 81 of the
Ladies Union. who also presented in be-
half of that Union to Rev. Victor Bla-
hunka, Of Chicago. a large boquet Of
roses. Rev. Mlinarovitch. who at one
time assisted Rev. RaJcany At Whiting
was presented handsome boquet Of
lilies by Miss Jennie Masura in behalf
Of Order No. 81 of the Slovak Union.
To Mrs. Anna Ondray, of Cleveland. O..
a large basket Of flowers was presented
by Miss kendra in behalf of Order No
IS Of the Ladies Union.
Among those presnt from out of town
for whose presence at this banquet the
Whiting Slolaks are extremely grateful
were the following:
Mrs. Anna Ondray of Cleveland. o..
president Of the First Catholic slovak
Ladies Union; Mrs. Maria kever. High
Trustee of the Ladies Union. Cleveland
o.. and Mrs. Anna savol, High Trustee
Of the Ladies Union. Joliet. Ill These
women have come to Whiting to ar
range and make necessary preparation
for the 10th biennial convention Of the
| First Catholic Sloyak Ladies Union
which is TO be held at Whiting from
the 14th day of September to the 21st
day Of September, 1919.
Mr.. Beaumont Parks related his ex-
perience with the Slovak people in
Whiting and briefly their accomplish
ments and progress. He stated that he
found the slovak good true and faith
ful worker and friend. :
Mr.. Joseph J. Chilla. assistant cash
Ter Of the First National bank of Whit
ing. usual rendered a very able and
highly instructive address in a man
ner and style equalIing that Of an or
ator.
Attorney Witko spoke in the English
Tongue on the First Catholic Slovak
Union. and Of the progress of the Slo-
wax people in America.
At the close Of this program. the
floor was cleared and many remained
to enjoy a dance. and thus ended a per-
feet evening
The members OF Order No $50 OF the
First Catholic Slovak Union evtend their
many thanks to the many who have 50
theoretically labored in preparation Of
all the affairs Of the banquet and ex
tend their thanks to the Glee Club or /
St. Cyril and Method Club for the en-
tertainment furnished. and to the Mihsl- /
CO orchestra for the music