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ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-02-24

senior year with the collegiate
group and will be leaving the
Tammies after this season.
Holding the role as leading
female dancer, Gerrie has
been a tremendous asset in
the Tamburitzan's colorful
production.
Her choral background is
due to the fine training that
she received as a member OF
Gary's Preradovic Glee Club.
Her sparkling eyes and flash
ing feet have always made
her an outstanding performer.
Ma j o rim g in Elementary
Education, she will receive a
Bachelor of Education de-
gree in June and will teach
in Gary next September.
A member of C.F.U. Lodge
727 in. Gary, Gerrie's family
has long been ardent men,
bers of the Union.
Donald Knezevich, member
of Lodge 856 in E. Chicago,
Indiana, is the other mid
western representative to the
Tammies. An outstanding ac-
cordionist, Donald plays the
major solo spots with the col
lege group.
His outstanding musical a.
bilities have earned him ma
ny write-ups wherever the
group has performed. On
this years show he does a
masterful job on the Poet
and Peasant Overture"
In addition to playing &C.
Gordon, he also plays bass
and is the only member of the
group who has been able tc
master the "frula," an instru.
ment prevalent in southern
Yugoslavia.
Majoring in music educa'
ton at Duquesne, Donald is
now in his junior year anc
hopes to teach upon gradu'
alton.
Both of these youngsters
will be appearing in the Tam
mics Annual Greater Pitts
burgh appearance at the Sy
ria Mosque on Sunday, March
21. Make it a date to see the
Tammies in their finest yet.
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That is what made Tommy
Gojmerac the soldier he was
Tommy, the American people
are proud Of you, as are your
friends here tonight"
An Impressive Program
Brief remarks were also
made by Michael Batch
Chairman of the affair. Frank
M. Sopcich, President OF
Lodge 5, was Toastmaster
and also made brief remarks
in behalf Of the Lodge.
The ladies of the Lodge
who prepared and served &
delicious dinner, also present
ed to the charming wife o1
our hero, to his mother, ane
to Mrs. Mandich, the wife o1
the Supreme President of the
CFU, and to other ladies a.
the head table, beautiful cor
sages, and to the men at the
head table, a red rose bou
tonniere.
Catholic War Veterans
West End Post, and TIN
Johnstown American Legion
Post presented the colors
Taps were sounded in memo
ry of the departed soldiers b.
the Johnstown Post Of tn
American Legion.
Dancing topped the eve
ning's program, with Loui
Kopler's orchestra furnishin.
the musical renditions.
| Frank NJ. SOpcich, Pres
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Dukane Tams To
Play In Detroit

Detroit, Mich. - On Sun
day, March %, our members
and friends in the Detroit
area will have the opportuni-
ty of witnessing those world
famous Duquesne University
Tamburitzans in action, as
they present their Annual
Concert at the Masonic Tenn
pie Auditorium, at 800 PM.
This years program is COM
posed of the finest talent,
dances, songs and instrument
tails which this unique ensem-
BILE has been able to assemble
through its years Of cultural
promotion. The spontaneous
exuberance of each individ-
ual act, as well as the COM
bined talents of the ensemble,
stirs immovable audiences in
to true appreciation of the
music of our forefathers.
All tickets sold for the per-
formance will be by reserva-
ton only, so see about pro-
curing yours just as soon as
possible. For your reserva-
tions call either Stephanie
Walter, TO 1886, Frank
Stromar, TW 2-0969 or Jim
my Kalich, FO 6-O292.
To round out your day in
complete enjoyment, we will
have the Cavalier Tamburitza
Orchestra strumming ou t
your favorite dance tunes at
the United Dairy Workers
Hall, 15S40 Second Avenue,
Highland Park. They'll be on
hand Immediately following
the Duuuesne Concert.
Thero ~ have it, Detroit
ers, a .Aue truly to be re-
membered. Sunday, March %,
1854. We wouldn't miss it for
the world, how about you?
Stephanie Walter, Sec'y.
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S|oboda Sports Group
Ready For Jam Session

Chicago, iii. - In order to
keep everybody happy the
"Hrv. Sloboda" Lodge 80 Ath-
letic Club will hold another
grand Masquerade Dance on
Saturday, February 27, 1854.
We were fortunate in Sc
curing KubaPs Ballroom, 3O59
South Central Park Avenue,
which will give us the room
needed to provide a good time
for all.
Joe Kovich and his Variety
Orchestra will play, and
from what we hear they are
supposed to be sensational.
They are so entertaining that
having them alone insures
everyone of having a good
time. The Dance starts at 8
PM.
We urge you to plan your
costumes now and get your
crowd together for another
enjoyable evening. Tickets
may be secured at Slamar's,
Pardus Barber Shop, Lacky's
Food Mart and from the Ath-
letic Club Members.
Mildred KOvacic. Sec'v
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Pitts Javor Hall To
Be damned February II

Pittsburgh, Pa. - P | a n s
have been completed for the
staging on Saturday, Febru-
ary 81, Of the Croatian Ma
tional Hall "Javor" Pre-Len-
ten Dance.
Hundreds of members and
friends are expected to storm
the Hall at 822 North Canal
Street that evening for one
last social. fling before the
advent of Lent. In view of the
fact that the fun will begin at
| 8 o'clock, why not come down
early?
In addition to music for
your dancing pleasure, we will
have the wonderful North
Side Kolo Group on hand to
entertain you in style. Some
18 in number, these artists
never fail to thrill those who
watch them 60 through their
PAGES.
AS for refreshments, rest
assured that our ladies fair
will come up with food,
snacks, etc., fit for a king and
our bartenders with your fa-
vorite beverage. Whatever
you do on Saturday, February
u, don't miss this Pre-Len-
ten Dance of ours!
Marie Sekel, Sec'y,
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Buffalo, N. Y. There's a
busy social weekend ahead
for the keglers Of the Jerry
Kustich Memorial Bowling
League, affiliated with CFU
Lodge 557, when they tackle
the prospect of entertaining
the bowlers of "St. Joseph
CFU Lodge SO of Cleveland,
Ohio, on Saturday, February
9th, and the Unity" Lodge
$40 pinsters of Conway, Pa,
the day following.
Yes, sir, we're allowing no
grass to grow under our big
feet as we dust off the frater-
nal welcome mat, fasten our
aprons and dig right in to
toast our guests in our finest
manners.
Naturally we're talking a
bout the social portion of a
well outlined program since
we don't intend to let polite
ness obscure our vision on the
maple lanes. Our bowlers are
completely confident that in
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-02-24
Cleveland Ladies Are
Invited To March Meet
Cleveland, Ohio T

Cleveland, Ohio - T h 9
members of the "Hrvatski
Gospojinski' Club are re-
quested to attend the regular
monthly meeting scheduled
for Wednesday, March 3, at
ZOO PM, at the Croatian
Home, 6314 st. Clair Avenue.
AS there are many vital is
sues to discuss, we urge all
members to be present. Also,
be on hand to enjoy the re-
freshments Immediately fol-
lowing the conclusion OF
business. Ann Thomas
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Gary Lodge 10 Primed
For Mardi Gras Dance

Gary, Ind. - Plans are
now in the making for the
annual Pre-Lenten D a n C e
sponsored by the "Croatian
Sons" Lodge 10, which will
be held Sunday, February %,
in the lovely ballroom of our
Croatian Center, located at
3679 Broadway.
The popular tamburitzans
"Serenaders" have been en-
gagged for the evening, there
by assuring all participants of
a full quota of "kolos'', "pol-
kas" and "drmez," which are
so very essential to our mem
bership in order to enjoy
themselves to the fullest ex-
tent. The merry festivities
will get under way at 8 PM.
and will take on the air of
Mardi Gras, or as we Gro
atians know it "Krabuljni
Ples"!
Mardi Gras Is a very an
cient custom and a very de-
lightful one, where all enter
into the spirit of gaiety and
hilarity just before A S h
Wednesday, which brings us
to the Lenten period.
The members of our Lodge
are endeavoring to revive this
very enjoyable old custom by
offering cash awards for the
most interesting costumes.
We urge all our members and
friends to enter into the spirit
of the occasion by wearing a
costume - we assure you
that your evening will be
more enjoyable.
This year we will again
have "domaci krafli" which
our two members, Mrs. N. j
Erbesti and Mrs. Stanley Sve.
sko, prepare to the utmost
tastiness. They just melt ir
your mouth. The men assure
all that the bar will be going
in full swing with all the pop
uar refreshments. The com
mittee has prepared an eve
ming of merriment, so it is uE
to you to attend and make i
a success! Sylvia Niksit
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-02-24
New Film Being
Warmly Received

Pit t S burg h, Pa. - The
technicolor film, '"This Is
Your Croatian Fraternal Uni
on" which is made available to
our membership carries but
one prerequisite, that as ma
ny people as possible see it.
To help effect this, the
.C.F.U. Executive Board went
on record advising that in
communities where more than
one of the Society's Lodges
exist, that a C.F.U. Central
Committee be organized for
showing this film. The reason
behind this reckoning is to
/ treat all C.F.U. members in
that community with public
showing of the film at one
time. Only in this manner can
we have this film make it's
rounds among our faithful
and many colonies.
We say faithful with a dose
of sincerity because in the
Society's Diamond Jubilee
there is no doubt that pride
in the chest of each and every
member, youngster to elder
will swell somewhat upon see.
ling it as George Marchar
would have you see it and as
Stephen F. Brkich fills ir
with informative narration.
We ask those who woul(
book said film to carefully
scan the calendar listing
which follows: Sunday, Feb
ruary %, for the United CFt
Lodges Annual Meeting to b.
held in Etna, Pa. Farrel
. Lodges will show the film
Sunday, April 18th, and Gary
Ind, Lodges on Sunday, Apri
25th. Further on into the yea
Lodge 514 of Canton, Ohio
will show the film on Sunday
/ September 26th.
t All we ask is that immedi
ately upon showing said film
/ that it be returned via parce
+, post and shipment insured, a
: the expense of the Lodge o
! Central Committee, to tn
; CFU sports-Educational De
partment, 3441 Forbes Stree
5 Pittsburgh 13, Pa.
5 Inasmuch as booking of tn
film, the only one we have a
: the present time, is rapid
: being filled, we ask that ou
4 busy body committees tax
: advantage as soon as possibl
: of the dates still open.
:, Frank Braidic, Director
d Sports-Educational Dep
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-02-24

Tamburitzans at the Syria
Mosque on March 21st, at
$50 PM, are Gerrie Woss
and Donald KneZeVich.
Miss Woss, who makes her
home at 3737 Fillmore Street,
Gary, Indiana, is now in her
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-02-24
Vital Datum
Worth Knowinu
By Joseph Bella
Supreme Secretary

SupIelllc secretary
Pittsburgh, Pa. - For this
weeks topic of discussion, we
have chosen a very vital seq
ment of operation of the Cro-
atian Fraternal Union, name
ly, the payment of death
claims to designated benefit
ciaries.
This subject has been Sc
lected for discussion, at this
time, for the reason that a
fairly large number of death
claims are at present filed as
unpaid, for one or more rea-
sons, and to make matters
worse, some of the claims are
more than a year old.
Such a situation cannot
continue to exist, as it can
only hurt the goodwill and
prestige Of our Organization,
which are two valuable assets
we wish to maintain at high
level at all times.
Re: - Reporting Death
Therefore, in order to ex-
pedite the payment of death
claims by the Home Office,
the f blowing & suggestions
should prove helpful to our
Lodge Secretaries and Men,
bers:
When reporting the death
of a member, please make
certain that the proper forms
are mailed to the Home Of
flee as soon as possible. These
forms consist of: (1) Report
of Death by the Lodge, (2)
Certificate of Death, and (3)
Certificate of the Member.
Absolutely no death claims
can be paid until the Home
Office receives the 3 docu-
ments stated above, as this is
a strict requirement of the
State Insurance Departments.
Beneficiaries Correct?
Make certain that the IN
formation stated on the Ger
tificate of Death is absolutely
correct, otherwise, the pay
ment will be withheld until all
discrepancies are thoroughly
checked. This may take many
months if such information is
forthcoming from Europe.
Please check your certifi-
Gates and make certain that
all the designated benefici-
aries are alive, and that their
whereabouts are known. If
any beneficiary is deceased,
we must withhold payment
of the claim until such time
as their legal heirs are estab-
lished. Or, if such beneficiary
cannot be located, payment is
withheld until he or she is
located.
Birth Year Important
If the correct year of birth
of a deceased member is not
known, please do not attempt
to guess at it, as this may re-
suit in the grading of the
claim if no documentary proof
can be obtained thereafter.
We urge all Lodge Secreta-
ries and Members to read this
information very carefully
and act accordingly, for only
in this manner can we expe-
dite the payment of death
claims.
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81 do not know what COM
fort other people find in con-
sidering the weakness of
great men, but 'tis always a
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modification to me to OBJ
serve that. there is no perfec-
tion in humanity.
IS. Montague.
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Tams' Pitt Show
Should Be Corker

Pittsburgh, Pa. - Tw Q
mid-western youngsters who
will be appearing with the
famed Duquesne University
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Thomas Gojmerac
Is Highly Honored
CONTINUED From Page y

Brother Mandich sta ate d
that every single member not
only in Johnstown, Pa, but
in every nook and corner of
the United States and Cana
da, is proud of the war record
of brother Tommy, and it is
quite proper that this tribute
be paid to him in this manner
by his fellow members and
honor guests at this banquet.
Brot h er Mandich stated
that it is quite natural that
our Tommy does not talk very
much of his exploits and sac
rifices. The Silver Star deco
ration and citation, as well
as the Purple Heart Medal
with three clusters, speak so
eloquently of his part in the
Korean war. The memories of
happenings during life in the
trenches and foxholes are
never forgotten. They stay
with us for life, and are as
vivid and fresh in our minds,
as though they happened on
ly yesterday.
Brother Mandich related
and kept the audience spell
bound with his dramatic re.
view of an episode in his own
life as a soldier in the First
World War.
Solon Praises Honoree
Congressman John P. Say
lor, who was first to inform
the Johnstown people of Tom
my's plight, praised the young
soldier.
He said: "When I heard thu
story of Tommy Gojmerac il
the Walter Reed Hospital,
made it my business to lear1
all the facts. I learned tina
we in the 9th Congressiona
District had a soldier who OF
four occasions was hurt
patched up, and was out ther
again fighting again am
again, until finally, the Reds
bullets stopped him.
.sBeaieve me, he deserve
tllis cif tion. Not many boy
.~ so distinguished themselve
as did Tommy. In my person
al capacity as your represen
tative in Congress, I am prou
to join you people this eve
ming in offering my congra
tulations to a real soldier
whose love for his God an
Country gave him the coul
age to go out and do tn
things he did on the no-man's
land of Korea.
"The world today is file
with unrest; the rulers Of ns
tions are only concerned wit
The spread of imperialisti
powers, the acquisition {
wealth, and material proper
ty. With such a philosoph.
there is no peace, there ca
be no peace. Never has tn
world needed guidance frol
above as it needs it now,
help in the problems that b.
set the world"
Quotes From The Bible
Quoting from the Bibl
Congressman Saylor sait
''The Lord made his appea
ance in the world as the Kir
Of Kings, the Prince of Peac
He was so announced by tt
Prophet Isaias. Angels he
aided His birth with Il
message of peace to men
good will. In departing, H
final message was Peace
leave with you, My peace
give unto you.
fortunately, the foundir
fathers of our great natit
built here a city of God. Fro
the beginning and througho
our history, we have ackno,
lodged the sovereignty
God. That is what makes Of
soldiers the men they al
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June 3O IS s S ;:5 2::: = f: % f; e:

Benefit Departments New Disability Plan Non
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 question under any conditions See your Lodge
Secretary today for changeover form and have him fill
it out before it is too late.
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-02-24

3441 Forbes Street
Pittsburgh 13, Pa.
Gentlemen
ruling of June g. 1888 based upon the informa
ton submitted at that time held that you entitled to
exemption from Federal income tax under the provisions of
section 101 90 of the 1896 and that ruling
affirmed under the Internal Revenue Code and
pondng provisions of prior acts July a. 1910
Furthermore Bureau rulings of April &c. 1941, and May
22 1947, held that your subordinate lodges appearing
lists submitted under dates of April 49, 1941 and May s.
947 respectively exempt under section 101 3 of the
Code and corresponding provisions of prior acts
Upon reconsideration and in view of the information
recently submitted which included lists of your subordinate
lodges which chartered and those which ceased to exist
during the years 1947 1851 inclusive it is the opinion of
this office that you and the subordinate lodges throughout
the United States under your jurisdiction entitled to
exemption from Federal income tax under the provisions of
section 1O1 (3 of the Internal Revenue Code This ruling
is applicable those subordinate lodges appearing the
list submitted May 947 covering all lodges under your
jurisdiction December 81 1896 whose charters have
not been terminated and those subordinate lodges appearing
the list submitted January %, 1853 which were
chartered during the years 1947 to 1851 inclusive.
Accordingly you and your subordinate lodges will not
be required to file income returns unless changes
made in your character your method Of
operation Any such changes should be reported Immediately
to the Director of Internal Revenue for your district in
order that their effect upon your exempt status may be
determined
1t will not be necessary for you and your subordinate
lodges to file the annual return of information Form $780,
generally required Of organizations exempt under section
1O1 of the Code you and your subordinate lodges
within the specific exceptions contained in section 81 O
thereof.
You should furnish the Bureau annually the calen-
dar year basis lists duplicate present requirement. show
only the Names numbers and addresses of any SUBJ
ordinate lodges chartered by during the year and the
number and addresses of any lodges which for any
have ceased to exist together with statement sworn
to by of your principal officers to whether the in
formation heretofore submitted by you and which this
ruling based is applicable in all respects to the new lodges
appearing the lists and they should be forwarded
reach this office later than February 49, of the follow
ing year.
rulings of June 1888, and July a. 1940 appli-
cable you and Bureau rulings of April 30 1941 and May
1947 applicable your subordinate lodges hereby
affirmed
Directors of Internal Revenue for your district and
for the district in which your subordinate lodges located
are being advised Of this action.
Very truly yours,
| r. c. Dunlop
Head, Exempt Organizations Branch
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Government Rules Lodges Do Not Come
Under Groups Subject To Income Tax

Pittsburgh, Pa. - number of our Lodges have con-
aced the Home Office to ask whether they must pay In
Tax and the Internal Revenue Departments Form
900 for the purpose of filing the necessary statement
The answer in brief is "No!" However, we would much
rather quote in full official letter from Washington
pertaining the matter in order that every Lodge in the
United States may govern itself accordingly The letter
written by Mr. R. c. Dunlop Head of the Exempt Organza
tons Branch of the Internal Revenue Department. follows
Joseph Bella Supreme Secretary
Kodiak mirror., 1954-03-20
MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS
Look For Good Second Quarter Business

Dunn and Bradstreet Inc recently conducted survey ot top executives and reported that of them expected business to be good the quarter of 1854 The credstng agency sought the opinion of 1000 to executives Ass
 The most surprising result of the poll the fact that almost half of the executives interviewed expected business inthe of exceed last years second quarter dollar sales Another third of them expected no change in sales during the second quarter of this and only about fifth of those replying expected lower dollar volume.
 The result of the poll, then is finding of optimism among most of the then 1900 executives contacted Un tes most of these executives incorrect in their prasal of business conditions the business black but rather good one.
 We agree with majority opinion expressed in the cent Dunn and Bradsree poll We feel that accumulated ings Tn this country and the many other conditions which make any seroas depression unlikely generally overlooked IS that the Government is still spending O0 year in rearmament.
 While this figure may be reduced slightly in the next sca year twill not be reduced by any major percentage and VIII continue for time Considering the fact that these expenditures alone total far than the entire budget an Che l93O easily how they play major part an business Stimulation production and the providing of jobs for the hundreds of thousands of workers While it true that defence expenditures higher their peak about year ago. 1t IS just true that they still very high and still major source of business for U. s. industry
Kodiak mirror., 1954-03-20
BoIGngs To Leave NS

A farewell tea for Mrs. Rob- ert Boiling was held Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Marshall Crutcher's apartment. Mem bers of Mrs. Bolling's art class and other friends presented her with a copy of Andre Mairaux's Voices of Silence" a comprehensive history of art.
 During her husbands tour of duty in Kodiak, Mrs. Boiling has been active in city and
Kodiak mirror., 1954-03-20

12 High School and General Public, 2 to 4 and z to 9 same at the High School. March 27 same as the 18th. The cost 10 each person will be 25 cents with an additional cost of II cents if a dog tag is wanted.
Kodiak mirror., 1954-03-20

Base art projects. She was CO., illustrator of Whats Cook ing in Kodiak?" served as chairman of Kodiak's first Arts and Crafts Show last August, and for several months has conducted a class for local amateur artists.
 It. and Mrs. Boiling and son Jan will leave Kodiak March 23 for a visit with Mrs. BoIIing's mother in Nebraska before going to San Diego for reassignment.
 Mrs. Boiling is anxious that the art class continue. This group meets informally and is open to all interested artists, military or civilian. Their next meeting will be held at 1 pm. Monday, in the USO rooms.