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ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-10-19

THE MAN who does not do more work
than he's paid for isn't worth what he gets.
Abraham Lincoln
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-10-19
In Passing

President Eisenhower is
a political freak in modern
American history. His hold
on the American people
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-10-19
Special Election

INABLE to settle the matter in Phila-
delphia, the 81 Delegates to the So
cletys 9th National Quadrcnnial Conven-
ton are now voting, via mail, for four a.
additional members to round out the Gro
attain Fraternal Unions High Trial Board.
Nineteen candidates for the five (5)
High Trial Board membership posts were
on the first ballots cast at the Convention,
None could muster the necessary majority
vote in this test.
One made the grade i'm the first rum
OIL election. He is bro. Matthew ZvOnar,
for years an outstanding active member
of Denver, Colorado, Lodge IL.
Eight were in the second runoff election
and again none came through It was then
and there that the Delegates decided to cast
their next ballots at home and thus save the
Croatian Fraternal Union and it's members
thousands of dollars
The eight (8) remaining candidates for
the four (4) posts are as follows:
Ivan Bujan, Gary, Ind, Lodge 40;
Lawrence Delost, Pittsburgh, Pa, Lodge
rs; Joseph Zalac, Versailles, Pa, Lodge
l46; Matthew II. Belanic, Branford,
Conn.,, Lodge 1O2; Krsto Bozulich, San
Pedro, Calf, Lodge S54; Victor Shubat,
Sudbury, Ont, Canada, Lodge 1913; Luka
konjevod, Los Angeles, Calif Lodge
III; and John Narancich, ST. Louis, Mo-.
Lodge so.
Common courtesy dictates that we re-
frain from boosting the candidacy of any
one of these hopefuls. But there is nothing
to prevent us from mentioning that each
Is qualified for the post he seeks
We have known seven of these eight
candidates for many years. The eighth we
met for the first time during the September
1926 deliberations in Philadelphia. We
wish them all nothing but the best.
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-10-19
Detroit In 1859

A LTHOUGH we were blamed as having
had hand in it, we had little or moth
ing to do with the choosing in PHILADELPHIA
OF Detroit, Mich, as the host city in 1859
to the Croatian Fraternal Unions 10th Ma
uonal Quadrennial Convention.
But was it not logical that the city
which houses the largest of all the Soci
ety'3 Lodges should have the inside track
to hosting the next Convention?
Was it not right that Detroit should
again hest such gathering after a lapse
OF 50 years, or since the 18th Convention
of the old National Croatian Society met
there back in 1924?
OF course it was - or the Delegates at
Philadelphia wouldn't have so voted
X X X
Cleveland, Ohio, wanted the 1859 Con-
Ventlon hostship in the worst way.
Our members there also had sound ar
guments in bidding for the honor, the
strongest of which was that their CITY last
hosted Convention of the Croatian Fra
ternal Union back in 1926.
Cleveland likewise prides itself as be-
ing the birthplace in 1915 of the Society's
Junior Order - something it may well be
proud of now and forever more.
But all in all, Detroit deserved to pluck
the 1859 Convention plum if for no other
reason than the fact that it never did host
one of these conclaves under the banner of
the Croatian Fraternal Union, which was
not born until the historic Cleveland mer-
ger decree Of 1926
we trust at least some Of our Cleveland
members will choose to agree with us that
Detroit will prove to be gracious host to
the Society's next Convention.
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-10-19

TdHsCendS party lines.
Whether you agree with his policies or not,
there is little question that his administra-
ton is a personal one, depending for it's
popularity on his force of character.
His election, and his subsequent grip
on the people, was simply unpredictable a
hall dozen years ago. Likewise, the election
OF Franklin d. Roosevelt was largely an ac-
cldent of personality and political maneu-
verlng If another Democrat had been NOM
mated land undoubtedly electedD in 1882,
the course of America might have taken
wholly different tack. - sgd Harris
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-10-19
What Happened?

THE Delegates to the Croatian Fraternal
! Unions 9th National Quadrennial Con-
vention, held September 1926 at Philadel-
phia, made history in many respects.
For one, they upset all previous predic-
tions to re-elect every single official cur
renuy stationed at the Home Office in
Pittsburgh and do so by majorties which
sible margins Of votes.
Never before had such a thing come
to pass i'm the annals of the Society, GER
tainly not since the merger of 1926
brought the Croatian Fraternal Union of
today on the great American scene.
Perhaps never again will Delegates to
future Convention refuse to go along with
sound bloc advice as did those who at
tended the recent Philadelphia conclave and
kicked over the traditional traces to split
their ballots m such an amazing manner as
to return the Home Office ms to power
without exception down the line
To say that this did not come as tre-
mendous surprise to us, personally, would
amount to making an asinine statement.
Surprised we were; stunned, too, in the end.
X X
Having spoken, the Delegates made it
clear by their votes, that they have faith
in the various officials at the Home Office
to keep the Society at high level these
next four years ahead.
They are basing that faith on the record
of these officials the past four years, not
one of whom was called on the carpet in
Philadelphia for his stewardship since the
Los Angeles, Calf, Convention of 1851.
Not one was found wanting.
The Delegates also made it crystal clear
stationed at the Home Office - differences
such as those which arose before the re-
cent Convention = must be kept outside
the four walls of the Society in the future.
Nor do they want to see linen of the sort
washed in the Official Organ.
Finally, the Delegates made ii clear
that they demand unity in the Home Of
flee and type of progressive leadership
which befits the greatness of the Gath
largest fraternal benefit society to be
found on the North American Continent.
We would be the last to disappont those
good men and women who so spoke in
Philadelphia and returned home with con-
fidence in us and our fellow officials
They played fair with us. 1t is up to us
to reciprocate between now and the 10th
Convention at Detroit in 1859. Either that
or prove unworthy of the trust they have
placed in us.
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-10-19

Juraj Madjerec, the Rector
of st. Jerome's in Rome, DR..
Ivan D. Visosevit, rektor of
the Greek Catholic Seminary
in Zagreb, and a greeting was
received, too, from Msgr. B.
Nardone, one of Monsignor's
teachers in the Seminary.
Another m ost welcome
greeting contained in the
booklet is that of the Rev.
Bosiljko Bekavac, Pastor of
st. Mary's Church in Rankin,
Pa. There were many other
greetings, too, from Croatian
parishes and parish priests
and from other Church or
ganizations as well.
Member OF Lodge No. S59
To the writer, and to bro
ther Peter Vidovic, President
of the Church Council, it was
a great disappointment to
have missed out on the cele-
bration because we assisted
in the planning of the event
and helped in editing the
booklet.
But we were in attendance
at the CFU's 9th Convention
in Philadelphia, which con-
tinued in session over that
weekend and so were unable
to attend.
Incidentally, Monsignor
Firis is a member of the
Croatian Fraternal Union,
holding membership in
Zumberak Lodge No. 859.
We join with Monsignor
Firis' many friends in ex-
tending sincere congratula-
tions on this occasion with
the hope that he will continue
to serve his Church and his
people for many more years.
John Badovinac
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-10-19

attain Fraternal Union, and a
greater understanding of the
Society.
The Fourth National Ju-
nior Convention, held July
IA, 1855, was well worth
travelling all the way from
Anchorage. My only re-
gretFis that the Convention
ended too soon.
This hour, three months
ago, | was boarding a North
west Airliner, which flew me
to Chicago in twelve and a
half hours. The rest of my
trip to the Hotel was made
via the South Shore Line and
cab.
The next thing l knew, l
was introducing myself to
Mr.. Brkich and Mr.. Grasha.
From that moment, nothing
stopped for three days.
Gary Folks Hospitable
Mr.. Brkich was so excited
| didn't think he would ever
slow down, but no one could
have done a better job in run
ming the Convention that he,
Michael Grasha and Frank
Braidic.
The banquet in the Crystal
Ballroom, on the evening of
July l, was the first time all
the Junior and Honorary
Delegates and officials had
dinner together.
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-10-19

ter changed at the direc-
ton of Bishop Elko who
announced that he would
serve at the noOn-day
Mass in st. Nicholas
Church.
This Mass was simplicity
in itself and added a fine fla
vor to the celebration.
Many Touching Tributes
The Testimonial Dinner be-
gan about 2 PM which was
very near the scheduled
time.
Among the speakers who
appeared on the program for
greetings to Monsignor Firis
were Vase Klisuric, Danica
Rayokovic, Nick Keseric II,
and Anne Popovic from Com
mittees of the Church.
Governor Lausche gave
a very touching tribute to
the Monsignor and Bishop
Elko was high in his praise
of Monsignor's work a
mong the faithful in his
parish.
Luka Samarzia, Supreme
President of the Croatian
Catholic Union, was another
guest speaker who paid high
tribute to Monsignor Firis.
Other speakers who joined in
the testimonial tribute were
Monsignor Joseph Misic of
st. Paups Croatian Catholic
Church in Cleveland. Rev.
Silvijo Grubisic of Chicago,
Monsignor D. Gresko, Dean
of the Ukrainian Greek Cath
olics in Cleveland, Rev. John
Gernat of Detroit, and a num-
Der of other lay speakers in
cluding Nikola Filipovic of
Pa.
Chicagoan Toastmaster
The Toastmaster for this
occasion was DR.. Vladimir
Vancik, Pastor of SIS. Peter
and Paul Greek Catholic
Church in Chicago.
The selection of DR.. Van
elk as Toastmaster was very
fitting and proper because he
was the only person in at
tendance at the banquet who
was present at the time Mon
signor Firis was ordained 80
years ago.
DR.. Vancik was thus able
to tell the guests about that
most momentous occasion in
the life of Monsignor Firis.
A beautiful Souvenir Book
let was issued for the occa-
sion and it contained a bio
of Monsignor Firis a.
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-10-19
Four More Pages

DROVlDED there is a need for it, the Ia
jednicar of the future may at times
come out as a sixteen 16) page official
''mouthpiece" of the Society
Provision for this was made by the
Delegates to the Croatian Fratcrnal Uni
ons 9th National Quadrennial Conven-
ton following a recommendation that the
incoming Supreme Board study the mat
ter from every angle.
This the Board may do with the change
of Administrations November %, 1855, or
table until it's first full scale business ses-
sions in the month of March, 1856
X
16-page ZajedniCar would be neces-
sary only during certain times of the year.
1t would not - could not - appear weekly
for hundred and one good reasons
The Editors could use four addition
al pages during the Society's various ma
tional sports Journeys and again when
Supreme Board Minutes and Reports
must appear in their entirety.
The extra pages could also be used
monthly, or bi-monthy, to provide Junior
supplement clarioning activities of interest
to the Societys juvenile members But this
we would not advise SO long as the Junior
Magazine represents the Junior Orders
official publication.
Four more pages could be put to good
use at certain times No doubt about it.
But let no one think that their editing
wouldn't pose multitude of problems.
E,diflnp 1C-pa 10 ioIp;Sor ;e o,o
thing. And not a simple one at that.
Publishing 16-pagc Official Organ is
an entirely different thing, something we
want to look at hard and long before a.
greeing to co-undertake the task.
THE MAN who does not do more worl,
than he's paid for isn't worth what he gets.
AlEa hmm I i,,cal.,
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-10-19

Monsignor's active assistance
and guidance.
There was one event pro-
noted by his parishioners
this year, however, about
which he was kept in the
dark until the last moment
an event that was promoted
by his grateful parishioners
as a tribute to Monsignor
himself and dedicated to the
30th Anniversary of his Or
dination to the Priesthood.
The idea for this celebra-
ton, which was held in st.
Nicholas Church Auditorium
on Sunday afternoon, Sep
tember 25th, was first con-
ceived early this year and it
was planned to be a complete
surprise to Monsignor Firis,
who would never have con-
sented to any such fol-de-rol
in his honor, and who would
have promptly vetoed such a
proposed testimonial.
In his humility he would
have preferred to mark the
3Oth Anniversary of his
Ordination to the Priest
hood in the quiet of his
study in the Parish House
on East seth Street in Gle
yeland.
His parishioners had ideas
Of their own and they planned
a party for their Monsignor
which touched him to tears
and which brought to st. Nj
cholas Church Hall the newly
crowned Bishop Nicholas T.
Elko of the Pittsburgh Greek
Rite Exarchate, and the Gov
ernor of Ohio, the Hon.
Frank ]. Lausche, and several
hundred of his parishioners
and friends. They filled the
hall to overflowing.
A Most Unusual Event
The celebration was a most
unusual event.
First of all it isn't at all
customary to plan so elabo-
rately for a celebration in
honor of a 3Oth Anniversary
because such planning is re-
served for the 25th or 5Oth
Anniversaries.
Secondly this was an event
which was promoted whole
heartedly by the parishioners
who were able to keep the
event a secret through many
of careful planning.
Another unusual aspect
was the fact that no spe-
cial service, or Mass, was
planned in the Church it.
self, although this was la |
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-10-19

VI huk ~ Akoh oeJOs
long with pictures Of him as
a youth and as a young priest
after ordination. The booklet
contains much other histori-
cal material of interest to the
Church and it's parishioners.
A bound copy of the
booklet was presented to
MOnsignor Firis by Mrs.
Ella j. Kovacic, who was
the guiding light and most
active worker i'm promot-
ing this tribute to Monsig-
nor Firis.
Mrs. Kovacic also paid high
tribute. to the Monsignor in
her presentation speech and
conveyed to him the high re-
gard in which the parishion-
ers esteemed their pastor.
Monsignor F'iris himself
brought the festivities to a
close with a touching speech
in which he acknowledged
the many greetings and well
wishes which came his way
and he thanked all those in
attendance for the tribute.
Ordained Aug. 8. 1925
While this testimonial din
ner was planned as a tribute
to Msgr. Firis' 30th Anniver-
sary as a priest, it was also,
planned as a special tribute
to the Monsignor on his re-
cent promotion to the post of
Dean of the Cleveland Greek
Catholic Deanery.
This appointment was an
nounced by Bishop Elko just
a few weeks in advance of
the Testimonial Dinner and it
came as a fitting climax to
the tribute which the parish
toner's were planning.
Msgr. Firis was ordain-
ed on August 8, 1925, and
served his first Mass on
August 10th in his native
village of Petrovci, in the
Church where he was bap-
tized.
From 1928 up to 1888,
when he came to the United
States, he was the Pastor of
the "Sv. Nedjelja" Church
(Resurrection Church) in the
village Of Radatovici in zum-
berak.
Shortly after his arrival in
this country he was elevated
to the rank of Monsignor by
Pope Plus XI.
Msgr. Firis received his
Doctors degree in Philosophy
in 1923 and a Doctorate in
Theology in 1927 in Rome.
Best Wishes Numerous
Since coming to Cleveland
he initiated many improve
ments in the Church, both in
a spiritual and material
sense and brought back ma
ny of his people into the fold.
All these events are COW
cred in the Souvenir Book
let, along with Testimonial
tributes from such high
Church Dignitaries as Car
dinal Tisserant, who sent
personal greetings from
Rome.
Others sending greetings
were Bishop Gabriel Bukatko
of the Krizeyac diocese, MsrN
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-10-19
Grateful Parishioners Hold Banquet
In Honor OF Monsignor TomisIav Firis
of Famed Croat Greek Catholic Church
OhiO's Governor Frank j. Lausche AmC =,
Dignitaries In Attendance At Festivities
Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland, Ohio - During the almost twenty years
that Monsignor Tomsav Frs has attended the spiritual
needs of his parshoners old St Nicholas Croatan Greek
Catholic Church in Cleveland, he has always been very
active member of every Church committee.
No event, large small, and be it dance a concert
confirmation party, promoted without the
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-10-19

the 4th National Junior Con-
vention. l know I'll never stop
telling about it, because it
left me with so much more
love and honor for our Gro
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-10-19

table with sister Marion
Sarich of Princeton, Bri-
tish Columbia, and that
tall handsome gentleman
from California, N. j. Nj
kolac.
During dinner, we were
entertained by a tamburitza
orchestra and the Junior
Nest 10 Kolo Group.
That evening we attended
a get-together party at the
Gary Croatian Center. A
mong the many friends l met
there were Mr.. N. J. Erbesti
and Mrs. Pauline Stotz.
Mayor Exciting Figure
I enjoyed having break
fasts with Mr.. and Mrs. Nj
kola Borich. By being in their
company, and talking to
them, 1 learned a lot about
fraternalism.
1t was exciting to meet
Mayor Peter Mandich at
the Center. Thank you for
the key to your wonderful
city. 1t was here that I al
SO met brother Thomas r.
Balaban, former Legal
Counsellor of the CFU.
This brings to mind Mrs.
Isabelle Arch, wife of our
Supreme Medical Examiner,
who so beautifully sang the
National Anthem on the
opening day of the Conven-
ton and at the Testimonial
Banquet.
I was very honored to meet
the President of our Society,
Mr.. V. I. Mandich, and his
charming wife. 1t was Won
derful how they took part in
everything, especially tn e
long trip to Chicago and Des
PLANES. We hope that you
both will visit here in Alaska
some day so that we may re-
turn our thanks.
Visit Children's Home
The Children's Home is
beautiful. I never knew that
such large groups of Yugo-
slav people gathered in one
place.
I'll never forget the laugh
ter, singing, dancing and all
the lambs being barbecued.
We were able to have some of
t h at delicious hot lamb,
thanks to Edward Sabolich of
Conway, Pa.
Monday, July 4th, found
us in the last session of the
Convention. l would like to
thank sister Josephine o.
bolt for the fine speech she
made in behalf of the Sem
iOr Delegates.
Speeches were also made
by the Junior Delegates, who
I am sure are the future
leaders of the CFU.
I think the parents Of the
children, who were Delegates,
should be very proud. I hope
that my three children will
have an opportunity to at
tend a similar Convention
some day.
You're Always Welcome
The common question ask
ed of me at the Convention
was: 'Is it cold in Alaska ?"
1t never gets too cold in An
chorage, but the temperature
reaches an average of 10 be-
low during the winter. We
had a very warm summer this
year, but we are expecting an
early winter.
We live in a lovely stuc-
co home, here in Anchor
age, and we are owners of
the Mint Bar together with
Thomas Pavich, of Round
up, Montana. The Mint Bar
is where all the Slavic peo-
pie meet to hear our songs
and polkas.
God Bless you all, and may
there be another Junior Con-
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-10-19
Honorary Delegate From Alaska Happy
She Attended Junior Conc|ave In Gary
Time Has Failed To Dim Her Memories Of
Folks She Met During July IA Funfest

Anchorage, Alaska - Here it is, already three months
since that big occasion in Gary Indiana Arriving home
the 5th of September my three children and at
the airport by my husband, Louis and friends
buffet supper served for the special occasion
of arrival home and everyone wanted all about
Evening star., 1955-11-04
Convict Caught
Fleeing Court

A man made q futile effort tc
run from a courtroom in Dis
trict Court today just after
being sentenced to serve from
1874 to IA years for holdups Of
two liquor stores and for assault
with intent to kill a policeman
William NJ. Hawkins. IS, col
ored. Of the 1000 block Of Sixth
street S,W., who was brought
handcuffed into the courtroom,
made a sudden dash toward the
rear Of the room just after being
sentenced by Judge Richmond
B. Keech.
Hawkins stumbled over a chair
at the counsel table and was
quickly grabbed by four deputy
United States marshals. The
deputies rushed him back to the
cell block.
Hawkins had pladed guilty to
liquor store in the 1000
block OF Eleventh street Sc. of
$l93 last April 26, and a liquor
store in the 900 block of street
Sc. Of $205 last April IL.
He likewise had pleaded guilty
Evening star., 1955-11-04
Indictment Is Defective,
Student Case Dismissed

Federal Judge James r. Kirk.
land today ruled that an indict.
ment against a University Of
Pennsylvania science student
charged with contempt of Con-
gress, was defective and ordered
lit dismissed.
The wording of the questioned
charge is the same as that used
In more than a score Of contempt
of Congress cases that have beer
tried here In the past five years
Several similar indictments
against individuals have yet tc
be heard.
just two days ago, Lawrence
Baker Arguimbau. 40, a recently
resigned Massachusetts, Institute
lof Technology associate profess
lsor, was convicted before Judge
James w. Morris on a similarly
Iworded true bill. The Foxboro
(MaSS,) teacher was placed on
Ione years probation.
In none of the many House
Un-American Activities Commit
tee contempt cases was the issue
raised which resulted in today's
ruling by Judge Kirkland. The
jurist said at the outset of a
hearing for Bernhard Deutch. 26,
now attending the University OF
Evening star., 1955-11-04

to firing at q policeman in q
liquor store in the 2200 block OF
Fourteenth street NV. last April
~. Hawkins, police said. had de-
manded money in that store
when surprised by two police
men hidden inside. The defend
ant was captured nearby.
Judge Keech sentenced Hawk
ins to serve from 54 to 162
months for each of the two
robber1es and gave him a similar
sentence on the assault charge.
The Judge then ordered all three
sentences to run consecutively.
Before imposing sentence,
Judge Keech answered a defense
attorneys plea for leniencey for
the defendant by declaring:
Society Is Untitled to be pro-
tected."