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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-04-13
On the Air
On the AIT
"A Commonplace in English
is Just Too Commonplace
BY Harry Macarthur

Olin DoWneS, the aStute music
critic of the New York Times, has
one minor bubble with the NBC
Television Opera Theater produc-
ton of "Pelleas and Melisande. 3"
Generally he liked the version Of
the observation-disclosures work
which was broadcast last Satur-
day afternoon.
The translation of the libretto
into English, however. left him
less than enthusiastic. In the
original, he notes, "the welding
of tone and text is accomplished
with a subtlety and apparent
inevitability that no other opera
possesses"
A fair-minded man who obvi-
ously believes that the joys of
music deserve the widest pos
sible circulation, MIR. Downes is
willing to put up with this tam
pering. Translating. he admits,
made it possible "for a multitude
of people who had neither seen
the opera on the stage nor read
it's libretto to understand fully
what the poet and composer were
talking about"
Viewers knew, he points out,
what happened, and to whom,
which is, of course, the justi-
fication of English opera"
/ X X \
1t is necessary reluctantly to
part company with Mr.. Downes
right here. This is no new
thought. but there is some rea-
son to doubt that translating
them into English is just what
is needed to make operas a
match for II Love Lucy" say,
in the popularity polls.
Whenever MICS Opera Thea
ter announces that one Of these
presentations is forthcoming. I
am filled with anticipation. The
| day arrives and I settle down
prepared to enjoy myself for
an hour-and-a-half.
Then the inevitable happens.
Some lad wearing silk pants
comes along singing, II am wal
king through the forest, but
I have gone too fa-har; think
I shall retrace my Steh-eps."
That does it.
Commonplace in italian or
French, whether spoken or set
to music, do not sound like
commonplaces. For that mat
ter, a plain, pedestrian state
ment in English. set to soaring
operate music, is not common
place, either. 1t is just plain
ridiculous.
Let there be no doubt about
MICS Television Opera Theater
and it's contribution to our cul-
! tural well-being. It may be doing
more than anything else right
now to bring opera and the nom
addicts together. It does it with
slick and tasteful productions
and excellent singing of fine
music, though.
X X X X
Those English tranSlations
may lure some into the hall, but
they also may drive some right
back out again. This is, ad-
mittedly, difficult problem.
You try to trap people who shun
opera because they can't under
stand what's going on, then dis
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-04-28

BenwoOd, w. Va. - T h e
members of CFU Lodge 2,
the oldest Lodge within the
ranks of our great organiza-
ton, take pride and pleasure
III presenting to the readers
of the 'Zajednicar" two re-
cent transferees from Junior
Nest 60, Shirley Ann Barto-
lovic and Josephine Kathryn
Naglich.
Shirley, the daughter of
George and Rose Bartolovic,
very fine and respectable par
ents, was born on September
IL, 1885, in Benwood. Her
brother George transferred
from the Nest several years
ago and preceded her into
our ranks.
Shirley's grandfather, bro.
Vid Bartolovic, boasting of
nearing his Seth birthday, is
one of the pioneers of our
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Lodge, and is especially proud
of his CFU so Year Member
ship Pin.
Our other new affiliate, Sis
ter Naglich, was born on No
vember 21, 1885 and is also
a recent Nest 60 member.
She, too, transferred to Lodge
2 on November %, 1858, very
proud and honored to have
graduated to our ranks.
Josephine was born in
Wheeling, the daughter of
another fine couple, Joseph
and Anna Naglich. Her father
who passed away several
years ago, was born in Selo
Smiljan, Kotar Gospic, while
her mother was born in the
United States and has been
a member of our Lodge for
many years.
Josephine's brother Joseph
is still a member Of Nest &C
and he no doubt is destined
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Shirley Krasovich And Joseph kraker
Welcomed By "Pathfinders" Lodge 731

to the granddaughter of John
Krasovich, our oldest men,
Der, who is seriously i'll.
Shirley possesses a quiet
but sterling character, and
has always been an obedient
scholar. The Pathfinders are
indeed happy to have you
with us Shirley, and sincere
ly hope that you will enjoy
our company for many years
to come.
We now bring to the fore
front bro. Joseph Kraker,
who recently became associ-
ated with our Lodge.
Bro. Kraker was born in
1926 in Michigan, and at an
early age suffered the loss
of his parents, Joseph and
Katarina Kraker. In Septem-
Der of 1888 he was brought
to reside in the CFU Child
ren's Home, in Des PLANES,
ILL.,, and in 1889 became a
member of u. S. Navy.
Joseph tells us that he
would enjoy hearing from
the youngsters who were
with him at the Home -
youngsters who have since
then become young men and
women. His address is Joseph
Kraker, 1929 South 77th St.,
West Allis IA, Wis.
Matt Anich, Rep.
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about changes in many pha-
ses of government, changes
close to the hearts of the
common people. For this she
is widely acclaimed by news
papers, and civic and cosmo-
politan organizations.
Initiated Prayer Move
Perhaps most typical of
M a RVS sterling character
were her successful efforts in
arranging for Council meet
ings to open with a prayer.
This was begun in 1852 and
has become the adopted pro-
cedure of the Council.
Mary is the sister of the
late Reverend Paschar, O.S.B.
Two brothers, Anthony and
DR.. Vincent Kaval, a market
supervisor and surgeon, re-
spectively, reside in Cleve-
land, while Michael, a machi-
mist foreman lives in Kenny
wood, Pa. Mary lives with her
widowed mother, Mrs. Mary
Kavulic, at 11120 Lardet
Avenue.
The members of Lodge 400
are mighty proud of having
such a distinguished affiliate
housed within our ranks, ano
join me in wishing sister So.
tax continued success in hel
noble field of endeavor.
John Predovic, Sec'y
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Frank J. krayac Of Youngstown Seeks
Seat In Ohio State Legislative Halls

from the armed forces he at
tended the University Of
South Carolina and Youngs-
town College, where he grad
uated with a Bachelor of
Science in Business Admins
tration, majoring in Account
ing, and a Bachelor of Law
Degree.
Bro. Krayac worked as a
claims representative during
his educational period and is
a former Youngstown City
Prosecutor still remembered
for his sterling work. He is
now practicing law and has
offices located at 513 Mahon-
ing Bank Building, Youngs-
town, Ohio.
This very we'll known and
popular young man is a men,
ber of the Croatian Fraternal
Unions "St. George" Lodge
sc of Youngstown and is
serving as a Lodge Trustee.
His father has been a GU
member for AZ years and is
affiliated with Lodge 435 of
the Society. A brother, Steve
is also a member Of Lodge sc.
Bro. Krayac is likewise af-
filiated with the SITS. Peter
and Paul Church, the Cadet
Club, the Mannechoir Club
the Fraternal Order of Eag-
les, the Mahoning County
Bar Association and the Ohio
State Bar Association.
Entered on the Republican
ticket, bro. Krayac will place
his candidacy before the vo-
ters on Tuesday, May 4. We
wish him the very best Of luck
in his bid for office.
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Mr.. And Mrs. John ". Babich, ST., To
Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary

ganize "Jednakost" G. F. y.
Lodge 391, and his name has
been on the Croatian Frater-
nal Union rosters for some
forty-eight years. He has
been the secretary of the
"Jednakost" group for six-
teen years.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Babich
have been residents of West
Allis for forty-seven years.
The couple has one daughter
and four sons, eleven grand
children and three great
gr a n d h i | d r e n. Another
daughter passed away many
years ago.
May we, at this time, grasp
this opportunity to extend
Mr.. and Mrs. Babich our sim
cerest hest wishes for a truly
happy and blessed Golden
Anniversary. We join their
entire family, their relatives
and friends in the hope that
they will enjoy many more
years together.
Lester Boehm
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the Ohio State Legislative
Assembly.
Bro. Krayac, a lifelong res
ident of Youngstown, was
born May 4, 1924, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Krayac. He at
tended Madison Grade School
and graduated from East
High School. He was captain
of his High School grid team
in 1941 and was named to the
1941 All-City Football Team.
Bro. Krayac served with
the United States Army for
three years, from 1912 to
1915, one year and a half of
which was spent overseas in
the European Theater.
Following his discharge
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West Allis, Wis. - Mr.. and
Mrs. John w. Babich, Sr.,
members of "Jednakost" CFU
Lodge 391, will celebrate
their Golden Wedding Ami
versary with an Open House
on Saturday afternoon and
evening, May /, 1854.
All relatives and friends Of
this popular couple are cor
daily invited to drop in at
1888 West Mineral Street on
that date and join the legion
of Well-Wishers at these fes-
tivities.
Bro. Babich was born in the
village Of Lukoro, in Yugosla-
via, on March 20, 1886, while
his wife was born in Michigan
on March 9, 1888. Both re-
Gently celebrated their 6Sth
and 66th birthdays, respec-
lively.
A well known figure in the
CFU world, bro. Babich be-
gan his years of affiliation on
July IS, 1906 when he became
a member of "Nada" Lodge
255. In 1909 he helped to or
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Three Sisters Affiliated With Ranks
Of Gary's Ever Expanding Lodge 10

ers of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Bekelya, 1901 Penn Street.
Yvonne, the oldest Of the
trio was born on November
8, 1880, in Gary. She gradu-
ated from the Lew Wallace
High School and the Helm
Beauty School in Gary. She
is currently employed at the
P. Parker Beauty Shop in
the Hotel Gary.
The two other sisters -
Irene and Pauline are inden-
tical twins, born on Decem-
ber Is, 1888. Both are also
graduates of Lew Wallace
High School, Class of 80.
Both the young ladies at
tended Gary Business College
and now are employed in the
office of the Marshall Field
and Company in Chicago, Ill.
The girls father is a mem.
meb of Lodge 10 as are
their grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Matt Dolac. Matt has
been affiliated with the Lodge
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West Allis, Wis. - With
great pride we announce to
the entire CFU membership
that the ranks of the path
finders" Lodge No. 731 were
recently swelled when two
names were added to our
ever growing roster. Our new
affiliates are sister Shirley
Krasovich and bro. Joseph
Kraker.
Shirley, the daughter of
John and Ann Krasovich,
was born on September II,
1885. Her parents are well
known and respected people
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Chicago's Harmony" Singing Society
VIII Make Public Debut Sunday, May End

impatience is so much more
enjoyable to the audience.
After the Concert there. will
be dancing and refreshments
as has been the custom in
past years at such affairs.
The young in years and the
young at heart will be able
to enjoy and dance to the mu-
sic of Jimmy Ray and his or
chestra, as well as to tambur-
itza music, with it's kolos, pol
kas and songs, as featured by
the we'll known "Veseljaci"
ensemble.
List Ticket Agencies
That about completes the
pertinent information relative
to this first concert of "Har-
mony" except for one very
important fact, tickets. You
can purchase these at the fol-
lowing places:
|
Geo. Grzetich, G and K
Restaurant, 31O2 East 91st
ST.; Pete Alfirevich Tavern,
1901 East 106th St.; Sigur-
MAX Academy of Music, 9622
So. Commercial Ave-; Tony
Francis Tavern, 6122 So. Ash
land Ave-; John J. Golich,
Undertaken, 6217 So. Ashland
Ave; Gabric Drug Store, ZIG
West 31st St.; Bogetich Flo
rist, GIG West 31st St.; Bal
kan Music Co., l425 w. 18th
St.; Sokol Village Cocktail
Lounge, 1902 So. Racine
Ave-; and Frank Pardus Bar
ber Shop, 1914 So. Throop
Street.
We hope you will take ad-
vantage of this information
and be present at the Lithu-
anian Auditorium, on Sunday,
May 2, at $3.50 PM, to make
the debut of Harmony" a
memorable occasion in the
annals of our Croatian Sing
ing Societies.
Frank Pavelin, Sec'y.
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Chicago, iii. - Since the
initial official announcement
of the existence of the newly
organized Harmony" Gro
atian Glee Club in Chicago,
the town has been abuzz with
speculation and rumors, pro
and con, about practically ev-
cry aspect of the society.
Some of these queries can
be answered at this time and
probably will help to settle
and clear up a few points that
tend to confuse many persons
who otherwise are anxious
and willing to welcome a new
singing group into its midst.
Harmony" is a chartered
organization. 1t does have a
constitution and bylaws ac-
cording to which it functions.
1t has its duly elected officers.
So much for the structure of
the organization.
The membership now num-
bers a full 46 members and
new affiliates will not be Of
ficially seated in the Chorus
until the concert date has
passed as it would be unfair
to expect, a new member to
prepare the numbers required
for this concert in so short a
time.
Tremendous Day Looms
The debut Concert for
which the members are very
enthusiastically pr pa r n 6
will be held at the Lithuanian
Auditorium, 3133 So. Hal
sted Street, on Sunday, May
2, at $3.50 PM.
We would especially like to
stress at this time that we
intend to begin our program
at the scheduled time and not
the commonly known "Cro-
attain" time which is promi-
nent among our people. Do
try to be on time since a pro-
gram without disturbance or
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having been close friends
from early childhood. They
graduated with high honors
on May 13, 1853, having been
associated with the C. A. A.
and the F. H. A. Girls Club,
the Messenger staff and the
Minstrel. Both girls had no
difficulty in winning the COW
eted role of homecoming
queen.
In September, 1858, Shirley
and Josephine entered the
Ohio Valley General Hospital,
in Wheeling, for nurses train
ing.
We, the members of Lodge
2 congratulate the parents of
these two fine young ladies
for training their children for
a future which they, them
selves were not in a position
to enjoy.
To Shirley and Josephine,
20 our sincere best wishes for
a happy carer. Yours is a
noble ambition, a great goal
and may you prosper in the
years to come.
John Baron, Pres.
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Recruiters Seek
Sojourn In PhiIly

Continued From Page y
wheel. We know that to ask
every member to get just one
new member would sound
foolish.
And yet is it really asking
so much? Surely everyone of
us must know at least one
prospect. Need we repeat the
fact that you will be amply
rewarded for every new men,
ber signed up?
The proposer awards are
now the most liberal in the
organizations history and
there is no reason why good
number cannot set it's sights
on the goal of Honorary Del
egate to the next Convention.
The accumulation of the
required $50 points is not an
impossibility. Remember that
with that $50 points you will
receive your full monetary a
ward of $750.OO plus the fare
from and to Philadelphia and
three per diems.
Yes, all of this and the
honor of being pronounced an
Honorary Delegate to a CFU
Convention. Can you beat it?
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Youngstown, Ohio - Con-
siderable interest is being
manifested by the people of
Sfav extraction of this indus
trial center in the candidacy
Of bro. Frank J. Krayac for
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among our Croatians in this
locality. Her father and her
uncle Nick are known for
their many contributions to
the cause of culture and
entertainment sponsored by
our people, through the me-
dunn of their Villa Tam
buritza ensemble.
Upon her transfer to the
Senior Lodge, sister Kraso-
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sField Workers, attention
Apr imately 62, 500, 900
human beings are born into
the world every year. That's
about two every second. Plen-
ty of prospects for member
ship in the CFU among them,
so look around you and sign
your share today.
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for some forty-five years,
seldom misses a m O n t h | Y
meeting and is a very staunch
booster of the CFU.
To this family of fiv e
girls and one boy, we ex-
tend our congratulations and
best wishes for many years
of continued happy associa-
tions in our midst.
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-04-28
Benwood, West Virginia, Lodge Bids
Welcome To Popular Young Members

to follow in the footsteps of
his mother and sister in a
couple of years, by joining
our ranks in due time.
Both of our new recruits
attended the BenWood Grade
School and the BenWood-Mc-
Mechen Union High School,
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with five men for the post of
21st District Representative
to Congress. The election that
will decide the winner will be
held on Tuesday, May 4.
Winning Wide Support
The Sotak campaign took a
squirt this week as numerous
cosmopolitan and civic organ
izations rallied to her support.
From all sections of the
district, letters and telephone
calls from organization rep
resentatives and from men
and women in all walks of
life apprised her of increas-
ing widespread support. Her
understanding of the prob
lens of workingmen and
small businessmen and their
families stems from her own
background, training a n d
life's experiences.
Sister Sotak was born in
1908. To help support and ed
ucate six younger brothers,
she studied cosmetology and
at the age of nineteen, open
ed a beauty shop. A year later
she became active in politics
by working to interest per-
sons of foreign extraction in
taking an active part in civic
and political affairs.
In 1927 she married the
late Frank Sotak, Cleveland
attorney. When he died fol-
lowing a long illness in 1910,
Mary was confronted with
one crisis after another. From
a life of comparative ease, she
found herself destitute.
Woman OF Great Heart
After all the affairs were
settled, even her home was
lost and she found herself
heavily in debt. Mary then
went to work at the Fisher
Body plant during the day
and attended night sessions
at Cleveland College and then
Cleveland Law School, re-
ceiving her law degree in
1916.
| Previously active in civic
welfare and social problems
of this community, especially
a m ong the cosmopolitan
groups, she dedicated herself
to public service. In her first
race for office in 1914, Mary
was elected State Representa-
tive and reached the second
highest vote cast for this Of
flee in the City of Cleveland
proper, a tribute from numer-
GUS organizations and persons
in all walks of life for her
untiring services to the COM
munity.
Sister Sotak has served her
charges well, leaning always
on the side of the law-abiding
and just. She has brought
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North Cal Group
Shapes June Fete

coAI Il dllCloCo, Sdls llS
Northern Cal Central Com
mittee, at it's regular meeting
held on April 4th, set into
motion extraordinary plans
for it's annual Croatian Day
Picnic to be held on Sunday,
June 27, at Napredak Park,
in Cupertino.
The current plans call for
the organizing and activating
of all day and evening festivi-
ties, hot barbecued lamb din
ners, folk dancing, modern
and folk music, hand ball
playing and many other out
door activities.
In charge of this forthcom-
ing outing are George Glavas,
Chairman, assisted by Albert
Sankovich, Milan Popovich,
N. ]. Nikolac, John Scurich,
George Ivancan, Mrs. M. Du-
gancich and Mary Popovich.
These workers are determined
to make this event the great
est ever yet tackled.
The Northern Cal Central
Committee, through it's Pres
ident, Peter Capitanich, wish
es to extend an invitation to
all it's old friends to attend,
and to reserve the date, June
9th, for a day of relaxation
and feasting in a pleasant at
mosphere.
During the recent elections
held by the Central Commit
tee, the following were select
ed to head our group during
the current year: President,
Peter Capitanich, Vice-Presi-
dent, George Glavas, Secre-
tary, Violet Bartulovich,
Treasurer, Cvjetko Mako
vich, Board of Trustees mem
bers Chris Radovan, Marian
Lukanovich and Conrad Pc
trucella. Yours truly was ap-
pointed head Of publicity, and
Kay Jagich as our sports
director.
The delegates went on re-
cord applauding the past ef-
forts of Kay Jagich and Ma
define Pavlovich for the re-
markable work they per-
formed in their capacity as
Treasurer and Secretary of
the Committee respectively,
for the past few years. Sis
ter Jagich retired after five
years of diligent effort, and
sister Pavlovich served her
post for the past three years.
The Committee also went
on record making it's inten-
tions known to sponsor a 6Oth
Anniversary C.F.U. Fiesta at
some future date.
Peter Obad, Publicity
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vich made a wise move when
she decided to take out two
certificates for the value Of
81, 500 with our organization.
But then, fraternalism and
good sense should come easy
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service, is the first Cleveland
woman of Slav extraction as
piring for a seat in Congress.
A former State Represen-
tative and now serving her
fourth term in the Cleveland
City Council, the new men,
Der of our Lodge is contesting
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Mary K. Sotak, Statewide Leader, Is
Member Of Cleveland, Ohio, Lodge 403

Cleveland Ohio - The members of CFU Lodge 403,
at formal ceremony Sunday April II at the Falcons
Hail. 7146 Broadway, administered the oath of member
ship to Mary K Sotak outstanding in public office
in Cleveland.
Sister Sotak, comely widow who after the tragic
death of her husband in 9O dedicated herself public
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young ladies into it's ranks.
They are Irene, Pauline and
Yvonne Bekelya. the daught-
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June 3O IS s 9 s:7 Ssss @:ss::' # $ f: f: s:;; s::

Benefit Departments New Disability Plan Nom
Medical Basis, regardless of age Following that date
June &c. all members past 35 years of age must undergo
medical if they desire such protection whereas men,
bers past so years will not be permitted to make change
over in question under any conditions See your Lodge
Secretary today for changeover form and have him fill
it out before it is too late.