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ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-06-30

rty, unfortunately will HE away to their
own inner sanctums, completely satisfied
with their private sense of freedom and
personal security.
But, is there such a thing as "a private
sense Of freedom?' Of course not. No sin
gle person ever contributed anything ind
vidually to make America great 1t took
the people, the little and the big collective
ly, to make it what it is today - a land of
the free which has achieved the most COM
plete expression of individual liberties civil
rights and personal dignities
= And yet, somehow, all that we fought
for, stood for, down through the decades
since the first Independence Day Of 1776
seems to amount to hollow mockery when
we study the trials and tribula tons of those
caught in the tolls of the McCarran-W
Act, in the web of the recent Army-McCar-
thy Hearings, and so on
We hold no brief for or against those
being accused or abused at the moment. We
simply wonder whether their plight, right
or wrong, guilty or not guilty, is true
example of free government preserving
the rights and dignity Of the individual.
Frankly, we doubt it very much.
AS Americans, we can i'll afford to dis
miss the "cause celebres' in our midst with
shrug of the shoulders. The same thing
could happen to you, to yours to us
Hysteria, carefully planned and ingeni-
ously executed, can come to disgrace any
one A character smeared can never again
know what dignity means, or ever again
regain the peace of mind guaranteed un-
der our priceless heritage of liberty.
True, we have been cautioned by men
high in government circles to remember
that hysteria is a something America has
been plagued by after every war in its his
tory, that "the Country didn't 60 to hell
then and won't 60 to hell now" Maybe so.
But who's going to guarantee that these
United States won't eventually go to hell?
Can that guarantee come from the Nc
Carran-Walter Act proponents? The Fed
eral Bureau of Investigation? The House
Committee on Un-American Activities?
No, that guarantee can come only after
each and every one Of us as Americans
realize that we must fight for our rights
no less today than did those who fought
and died to bring about that first Indepcn-
dencc Day of 1916. 1t is as simple as all that
when you examine your conscience.
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funeral, at 800 o'clock in
the afternoon, the execu-
tive officers, officials and
entire Supreme Office staff
visited the bier of our last
charter member in a body,
to pay final respects and
to offer condolences to his
daughters and sons, in be-
half of the entire member
ship of the Society.
A solemn requiem mass
was offered in st. Nicholas
Church of Millvale by Rev.
Marian Sorich, assisted by
two priests from st. Aug
ustine's Church in the
Lawrenceville sector of
Pittsburgh. The funeral
was attended by a nice
number of members of
Lodge "a, who were also
pallbearers, as we'll as a
group of old friends of the
deceased and his family.
Society His Monument
Our last charter men,
ber, brother F'ranjo Ribic,
now rests beside his wife,
Barbara, who died Septem-
ber 16, 1949.
A floral wreath from the
Croatian Fraternal Union
was prominently displayed
at the funeral parlor, to-
gether with one from
Lodge "a.
In honor Of the memory
of the last charter men,
bers of the Croatian Fra
ternal Union, I say: Rest
in peace, brother Franjo
Ribic, and to your daugh-
ters and sons, our sympa-
thy. Your greatest monu-
ment is the Croatian Fra
ternal Union, whose foun-
dation stone you helped to
place.
Thank you, in behalf of
the administration and the
entire membership!
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-06-30
Getting Closer

THERE was time when the small Cen
| trail American Republic of Guatemala
was noted for its comic opera revolutions
and overnight changes in ruling power.
Today there is nothing comical about
the turmoil in Guatemala, for the crisis is
such and the miles between SO few =
that the United States is gravely concerned
lest it awaken tomorrow to find a new and
deadly neghbor on it's Threshold
The capital city Of Guatemala lies vir-
tually due south Of New Orleans, Louisi-
ana, approximately 1000 miles distant.
That is too close for the comfort of Amer
leans who once thought that no enemy
could possibly invade these shores SO long
as the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and the
Gulf of Mexico were there to serve as for
midable barriers
We doubt that any plane engaged in the
Guatemala uprising will close it's way and
accidently find itself 1000 miles away in
New Orleans with load of bombs to drop
by accident" And yet, anything can hap
pen in these unpredictable times
What is important to realize here is that
these so-called "cold wars are getting ever
closer to the borders of the United States,
closer by mere 1000 miles. How much
closer can they g."
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-06-30

&c of them have been
struck or attacked by their
pupils and that 90 of them
have been threatened by
irate parents.
1t is thus apparent that
the ancient and honored
profession of teaching has
become much more danger
Gus than we had realized.
Protective action is re-
quired. Toward that end
the Teachers Association
has presented to the Board
of Education a list of sug-
gestions featuring a strong
appeal for greater disciple
nary support by their su-
periors.
They are entitled to that,
certainly. But just in case
they don't get it in suffi-
cient measure, may we al
so suggest that the schools
of education include in
their curricula for teachers
a new course in the manly
art Of self-defense. The
teachers may have reached
a point at which skill in
juijitsu is a greater asset
than a thorough grounding
in child psychology. ....-. !.
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-06-30

venson's speeches as limited to few in
tellectuals. Yet, repeatedly, the prophetic
words in those speeches stand out after the
rhetoric and the demagoguery have passed
with the campaign posters into fortunate
oblivion. He spoke many times in trenchant
warning of the challenge of Communism in
Asia and of what America must prepare to
do in order to meet that challenge. 1t is
hardly an cxaggeration to say that over
and over he seemed to have provision of
the headlines in the papers of today and
tomorrow. - Marquis Childs
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-06-30

ID, 1894, the date of the
founding Of the Lodge.
Two and one-half years
later, he transferred to-
Lodge No. "a, where he
remained all active men,
Der until his death.
Our late brother Ribic
was born in the village of
Zdihovo, SEVERN ma Kupi,
in the Gorski kotar section
of Croatia, on September
7, 1869.
Duly Honored In 1882
AT the organizing of the
Union, when a charter was
being applied for in the
Allegheny County Courts,
he was unable to sign the
actual application for char
ter due to the fact that he
was not yet an American
citizen at that time.
His fellow m m b G + S,
founders of Lodge No. l
and co-signers of the char
ter, were, until 1882, rec
ognized as the only organ
izers of the Union, and a
special act of the conven-
ton was necessary to give
brother Franjo Ribic rec
ognition as one of the
founders, or charter men,
bers, of the Croatian Fra
ternal Union.
The third convention, at
its 28th meeting of June
29, 1882, officially recog-
nized our now late brother
as one Of the charter men,
bers of the Union, with all
the rights and privileges
which the then still living
signers of the original ap-
plication for charter were
given, for it was shown
that brother Ribic was still
ineligible for United States
citizenship at the time of
the organizing Of the Uni
on, as he had not yet been
in America five years.
The day preceding the
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-06-30

IN MEMORIAM Taken during the CFU's Golden
Anniversary Celebration of 1914 the above photo shows
left to right, Thomas Besenc Marko Zivcc and Frank
Ribc. At the time, bro Besenc the Honorary Pres
ident of the Society," bros Zvcic and Rbic Charter
bers of the Organization Death has since taken all three
from fraternal midst bro Rbc passing away June
49, 1854 to deprive the Croatan Fraterna Union of it's
last living Charter Member Many the contributions
made by like the late bros Besenc Zvcc Rbic and
others to carry the Society through it's most trying years
Today the Croaan Fraterna Union is living monument
to these pioneers of the past
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-06-30

sha; Treasurer, Andrew
Tomasic; Board of Trus-
tees, M il dre d Yakopcic,
Raymond Loncar, 10 h n
Bursic, Frank Bursic and
Ann Zelkovic; Amusement
Ticket Chairman, Marie
Sekel.
BY his own request, John
r. Segina was relieved of
his duties as Chairman
and, in view of his fifteen
consecutive years of SER
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-06-30
Anthony Braidic Croat Day Leader

Pittsburgh, Pa. - At a
recent meeting Of the Gro
attain Day Committee, COM
prised Of the English
Speaking Lodges of West
ern Pennsylvania, the fol-
lowing officers were elect
ed.
Chairman, A II t h on y
Brajdic; 1st Vice-Chair-
man, Ann Subasic; End
Vice-Chairman, Anton De-
lac; Secretary, Louise Gra-
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-06-30

were not always people of
Croatian descent.
Thrilled Many Groups
The Elias group was in
an entertainment circle
years ago which took them
to many distant places and
before varied gatherings of
people.
They played Hig h
Schools, Universities and
Colleges, and before most
of the service groups like
the Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary,
etc. At each of these con-
certs bro. Elias would ex-
plain the origin of the in
strument which his artists
played so flawlessly.
Many of our older CF'U
members will easily recall
the Elias group, for the
late bro. Elias always tried
to give a concert for Gro
attain audiences wherever
and whenever his travels
took him into communities
where our people resided.
Following the death of
bro. Elias, in 1887, his son
Charles (Which also is Dra-
gutin in English) took over
the ensemble to. add to the
great fame of the family.
Very Much In Demand
Charles played in Pitts
burgh on several occasions
in recent years and his
group was the star musical
attraction at one of Great
er Pittsburgh's A n nual
Croatian Days of some
years ago. The orchestra
was then composed of
Charles, his two sisters,
Martha and Anne, and
Mary F'ilipovic.
The hectic days of World
War II took the Elias Ser
enaders out of circulation,
days which saw Charles
Elias employed in an all
important R a ci ne war
plant.
When peace returned it
found the Elias Serenaders
ready to resume their ira
vels, but not with the same
group which held sway be-
fore the global struggle
began.
Today the Elias ensem-
bic is still very much in
business and continues to
flourish under the leader
ship of Charles. Now, how
'ever, there are none of the
fair sex among the artists.
It's strictly an all-male
group. But the music is
still the very best.
May the Elias Serena
ders be among us for ma
ny, many more years to
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vice in this capacity, the
Comm i tee unanimously
made him the Honorary
Chairman of Croatian Day.
The 23rd Annual obser-
vance Of Croatian Day will
be staged at Kennywood
Park on Saturday, Septem-
ber 4th, with post-Croa-
tian Day festivities again
taking place at the beauti-
full Rankin Croatian Home,
on the following day.
Louise Grasha, Sec'y:
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-06-30
Teachers Forced
To Defend Selves

Pittsburgh, Pa. - The
following editorial, entitled
"Protection For Teachers
appeared in the Monday,
June 21, issue of the Pitts
burgh "Post-G Gazette:
AS they handed out final
reports to their pupils,
Pittsburgh's public school
teachers also presented a
most interesting report on
themselves. It shows that
during the past school year
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-06-30

Hrvatske Bratske Zajednic
atian Fraternal I'm On
March"
The composition is the
work of the late Dragutin
Elias, formerly Of Racine,
Wisconsin, and, in his day,
one of the foremost expo
nents of tamburitza music
in America. The late bro.
Elias was a member of the
Croatian F'raternal Union
and following the merger
of various Croatian frater-
nal organizations, in 1925,
he felt that such a large
and united group of soci-
eties should have a musical
composition in the nature
Of an anthem.
This inspired bro. Elias
to write the "Koracnica"
and he finally penned the
music he wanted in 1880.
He presented his master
piece to the Croatian Fra
ternal Union during the
same year. In turn, the So
ciety's Supreme Board ac-
cepted the composition on
behalf of the entire men,
bership and the music was
published that year.
Toured United States
For years, many have
felt that the music of our
people owes much of it's
popularity to the nation
wide appearances of the
famous Duquesne Univer-
sity Tamburitzans.
Without detracting one
bit from the splendid and
praiseworthy efforts and
successes of the Tamburit-
zans, we must mention
words of praise for the
work of Dragutin Elias in
this musical field, work
which took up much of his
lifetime in the United
States.
Nor can we overlook bro.
Elias son Charles, who
succeeded to the leadership
of the unique group of
tamburitza players known
nationally as the Elias Ser
enaders.
Long before the Du-
quesne Ia m buri tzans
started out on their nation
al and international tours,
which popularized the tam
buritza as an instrument,
and our music as an ex-
preston of the South Slav
soul, the late bro. Elias
was travelling up and
down the Country on tour
with his family.
Yes, his orchestra of
those days was composed
of members of his family
and a friend or two added
to round out the group.
They played before thou
sands of people, and these
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-06-30
Society's Last Charter Member Dies
Proud OF His Record In Organization
Late Franjo Ribic's Efforts Finally
Recognized BY Act OF 1882 Convention
By V. |. Mandich, Supreme President

Pittsburgh, Pa. - On Wednesday morning, June 16,
1854 the last earthly remains of brother Franjo Ric
member of Lodge 81 in Pittsburgh, laid to rest in
the st. Augustines Cemetery.
The late Franjo Ribc present at the first meeting
of Lodge No. and enrolled member on January
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-06-30

Late Dragutin Elias Wrote Stirring
March For Croatian Fraterna| Union
Famous Racine, Wisconsin, Orchestra
Made America Conscious Of Tamburitza
BY John Badovinac, President Lodge 663
Cleveland, Ohio - Most of the tamburtza orchestras
in the United States, which organized fostered
under the auspices of the Socetys Lodges or Junior
Nests, quite familiar with the music of "Koracnca
Hrvatske Bratske zajednice or in English "The Gro
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-06-30
YESTERDAY
q
AND TODAY

brief, the number of Con-
venhons held by the Society
since it's inception in 1894.
In the 80 years of the Ma
tional Croatian Socie ty,
forerunner of today's Cro-
atian Fraternal Union, and
prior to the merger with
the Croatian League of Illi-
nois and the st. Joseph So
ciety of Kansas, a total Of
IS Conventions came to pass
in it's history.
The LIST and End Conven-
tons were held in 1894 and
1895, both being staged in
what was then known as
Allegheny, Pa, and today as
Pittsburgh.
The 3rd Convention was
held in Cleveland, Ohio, the
4th in McKeesport, Pa, the
5th in Chicago, ILL.,, the 9Th
in Wheeling, w. Va, the 7th
in Allegheny City, Pa, the
9th in st. Louis, Mo-, the
9th in New York City, N. Y,
the 10th in Calumet, Mich.
The 18th Convention of
the NCS was held in Kansas
City, Kansas, the 18th in
Cleveland, Ohio, the 18th in
Chicago, ILL.,, the 14th in N.
S. Pittsburgh, Pa. and the
18th and last in that Soci-
ety's annals in Detroit,
Michigan, in 1924.
With the birth of the Cro-
atian Fraternal Union came
the dawn of a new Conven-
tion era and a by far great
er interest in the Society,
both here and in Canada.
The list CFU Convention
was held at Cleveland, Ohio,
in 1926, the End in st. Louis,
Mo-, the 3rd in Gary, Ind,
the 4th in Milwaukee, Wise,
the 5th in Pittsburgh, the
9Th in Chicago, ILL.,, the 7th
in Pittsburgh, and the 9Th in
Los Angeles, Calf, in 1851.
Interesting to note in con-
nection with this series of
articles is the fact that the
National Croatian Society
was the first fraternal soci-
ETY. of the Croatian people in
the United States.
Some Of the NCS and c..
F. U. Conventions of the
past were stormy, bitter af-
fairs, with name calling, in
situations, innuendos,
smears and the like, the or
der Of the day.
Perhaps the most acrimo-
NOUS of these was the Cro-
atian Fraternal Unions 7th
Quad r e n n a Convention,
held at Pittsburgh in 1947.
Never was there a more
heated, more bitter gather
ing of our people. Never did
the Society receive more ad-
verse publicity in the daily
press than it did during the
eleven-day duration of that
lamented Convention.
Today, we seem to have
mellowed considerably and
all indications point to a
productive, beneficial 9th
Quadrennial Convention at
Philadelphia, Pa, in Septem-
Der of 1855. AT least we hope
it will be a Convention
which will be worthy of it's
final cost.
The English Editor of the
Zajednicar may be consider
ed a veteran of the CFU's
"Convention Wars" He has
attended every one of them
since the Milwaukee meet Of
1885, following that one up
with attendances, in one ca
pacity or another, at the
Pittsburgh Convention Of
1889, the Chicago Conven-
ton Of 1943, the memorable
Convention of 1947, and the
pleasantly surprising Los
Angeles Convention of 1851.
Quite an education, these
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-06-30
In Passing

Someone threw the
word "egghead' into the
last campaign to belittle
the appeal of Adlai Ste
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-06-30

Even less viii be patrlotc
enough, fearless enough,
to admit that things just
aren't right in this Nation
of ours. that no one is too
far removed from being
engulfed by the political
hysteria sweeping our
Country. The great ma jo-
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-06-30
Independence Day

IA THAT will Americans be thinking about
w next Sunday, July 4, when they start
out to observe Independence Day? Most OF
them, we dare say will give thought to
everything save the present trend and the
future course of the United States.
Few will give even passing thought to
an honest soul searching, to an evaluaton
of his or her status as an American citizen.
Evening star., 1954-11-14

Never use common towels and drinking
glasses, even within the family The second
major rule is to make sure you are getting|
enough sleep and well-balanced, nourishing|
food = but not too much of it. 1t is wise to|
avoid drafts and chilling. Outdoor exercise|
and cool showers may increase the resistance
of people particularly sensitive to chilling.
If you suffer from chronic "sniffles, you|
may have an allergy, rather than true cold.
Skin tests administered by your doctor
can establish the irritant, which can be
hencefOrth avoided.
Many of my patients ask for cold vaccines,
and have to tell them that they are of mol
real preventive value. Since colds themselves|
give only brief immunity, it is hardly reason
able to expect vaccine to do more. There is,
furthermore, no scientific proof that vitamins|
or special diets will help to prevent colds.
In treating colds with our present knowl-
edge, the most we can do is relieve symptoms
and prevent complications. For severe cold, !
recommend day or two of bed rest at its
onset especially if there is fever. Plenty of
water and fruit juices are always good idea
A few nose drops or shifts through an inhaler
usually give temporary relief to a stopped-up|
Evening star., 1954-11-14

WYE DOCTORS are proud of the advances
w made against tuberculosis cancer, infec-
tions - but ask US about the progress made
against the common cold and you're likely to
get an embarrassed shrug. A cure is not yet
in sight, but medical science has recently
learned more about the cause and transmits
sion of this elusive disease, and has sound
advice on its treatment.
One of the problems in studying colds is
that there is no single cause, although virus
is probably responsible for most of our cold
epidemics This virus, despite the common
belief, is not highly contagious, but it can be-
transmitted from person to person under the
right conditions.
Other Causes
/ HE typical symptoms of cold can arise
from other causes. Streptococci and pneumo-
cocci cause infections which usually begin
with a sore throat. hoarseness or coughing.
Other causes of what seem to be colds are aller-
gies, chilling irritant dusts, smoke and fumes.
There are certain tested rules for avoiding
the true" colds caused by the virus. In my
opinion, the most important one is to avoid
close contact with people who have colds.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-10-07
-Personals

Ralph Shafer of Caldwell has
returned to his home after visit
ing with friends and relatives in
San Bernardino, Calf.
Mrs. Elsie Kirchner and son,
John have returned to their
home on North street after a
months vacation trip through
the western states.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. ID. ConnOll and
Mrs. Dallas Hunt, all of Pitts
burgh, Pa, were weekend guests
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
c. E. Keyser, North street.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Fleming
have returned to their home on
Walnut street from a ten days
visit to their home in Pittsburgh,
Kansas.
Lewis Waller has returned to
his home in Hallsville after visit
ing with friends and relatives in
Noble county.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-10-07
Hiichhiker Receives
Sentence To B. |. ).

James Lee Atkins, Is, of Reed,
w. Va, who attacked Robert
Light, 10, of Beckley, w. Va,
as he slept III his car at the
junction of Routes 21 and 313
early last Monday morning was
sentenced to the Boys Industrial
School, Friday, by Judge Theo-
dore Stubs, Cambridge.
Atkins was hitchhiking and
was picked up by Light. He
struck Light on the head three
times with mace fashioned out
of child's baseball bat.
The youth said that he had
intended to knock Light uncon-
scious and then steal the car. He
said he wanted to go to work in
Indiana.
Atkins was picked up in Noble
county, following the assault.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-10-07
Frank Calvin Heads
HaIIev's Ridge Grange

Frank Calvin was elected
Master of Halley's Ridge Grange
at their regular meeting which
was held Monday evening,
September 27.
Other officers elected were:
overseer, James Johnson; lee
turer, Ruth johnson, steward,
Clifford Buckley; assistant stew
ard, Paul Archer; chaplain, Edith
Archer; treasurer, Frank Tarle-
ton; secretary, Mabel Tarleton;
gatekeeper, Ora Bond; Ceres,
Ruth Ann Danford; Flora, Patty
Buckley; Pomona, Berndel Sayre;
lady assistant steward, Mary
Ruth Stiers; and committee
chairmen: economics, Alice
Rayner; executive, Everett Ray
ner; youth, Mildred Calvin and
legislative, Arlin Still.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-10-07
Sharon Lodge To
Honor pagi MaslsFS

Twenty-three living past mas
teIs Of Sharon Lodge, F. & A. NJ.
No. 1856, will be presented past
master pins at a banquet to be
held Saturday evening, October
9, at $50 %. m, in the basement
of the Sharon Presbyterian
church.
Past masters to be honored in
clude, Ray Ellison, S. w. Burlin-
game, E. D. Lowe, f. w. Burlin-
game, o. B. Caldwell, J. c. Wal
ters, E. B. Swank, irwin Boney,
S. w. Parrish, John Boney, c. c.
Burlingame, II. c. Harmon, r. G..
Swank, G. X. Marquis, John
Dudley, c. I. Ians, George
Ralph, L. K. Marquis, l. NJ Nc
Donald, Jr., Ray Shriver, Willis
Mcdonald, Byron Steen and G.
M. Parks.
All Masonic brethren are cor
daily invited to attend the ban
quet and the program which fol-
lows. Banquet tickets may be
secured from members Of the
lodge.