GRAND LODGE of KANSAS A.F.&A.M.
GRAND LODGE
2018
THE ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
A.D.1960 - 1964 A.L. 5960 - 5964
OF
KANSAS ANCIENT
FREE & ACCEPTED
MASONS
1960 - Topeka 1961 - Wichita 1962 - Topeka 1963 - Wichita 1964 - Topeka
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M: . W:. RAY W . KINZIE GRANO MASTER OF MASONS OF KANSAS
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OUR GRAND MASTER—M.". W / . RAY W . KINZIE By
M.'.
W.".
BRUCE
NEWTON
M.'. W . ' . RAY W . KINZIE was elected and installed as the Grand Master of Kansas on March 10, I960. He becornes the 91st brother to hold this exalted station since the Grand Lodge was formed in 1856. He was
christened RAY W E S L E Y K I N Z I E , the son
of GEORGE and M A U D KINZIE
of Alexandria, Nebraska, and was born in that city on April 15, 1905. He attended school in Hebron, and after graduation there, attended college in Grand Island, specializing in business administration. M.'. W . ' . KINZIE accepted employment with the Santa Fe Trails Transportation Co., and came to Wichita in 1926. He has progressed with the Company to his present position of Secretary and Treasurer. He is a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Wichita, and lives at 956 Amidon in the Riverside section of Wichita. He was married to R U T H REILLY of Norton, Kansas on May 31, 1926. They have one daughter, BETTY RUTH ZULTNER of Chicago and two grandchildren, RICHARD J R . , and
RUTH
ANN.
M.". W..'. KINZIE served 1944, and as District Deputy Scottish Rite in Wichita and Thirty-Third Degree in 1955. 1949.
his Lodge, Bestor G. Brown No. 433, as Master in Grand Master in 1946. He has been active in the was coroneted Inspector General Honorary of the He is also a member of the York Rite bodies since
He was created a Noble of the Mystic Shrine in May 1943, and served on various committees and uniformed units of Midian Temple until his appointment as Outer Guard in 1948. He became Illustrious Potentate in 1956 and served as personal deputy of the late Illustrious FRANK S. LAND, during his term as Imperial Potentate in 1955. Ray is a member of the Royal Order of Jesters, the Hi Twelve Club of Wichita, a Past Patron of Rose Douglas Chapter No. 435 O.E.S. and a Past Watchman of the Shepherds in Miriam Shrine No. 3, White Shrine of Jerusalem. He also wears the Grand Cross of Honor in the Order of Rainbow for Girls, and the highest honor in the International Supreme Council of the Order of De Molay, a Legionnaire of the Legion of Honor. W e who know him best, feel that Kansas Masonry is under competent leadership, for we know that we have a man as our Grand Master who is "well versed in the usages and customs of Freemasonry.
M.·. W .·. ADDISON C. IRBY GRAND MASTER OF MASONS OF KANSAS
1959-1960 For Biographical Sketch Jee Page 200
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
M. . W - . GRAND LODGE OF
ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF
KANSAS
Organized March 17, 1856.
ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. Held in the City of Topeka, Kansas March 9 and 10, A. D. I960, A. L. 5960.
M.-. W . \ RAY W . KINZIE, Grand Master,
Wichita.
M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS,
Secretary,
Grand
320 West 8th Street, Topeka.
1960.
GRAND OFFICERS FOR 1960.
M.- . W. . RAY W . K I N Z I E , Grand Master, P. O. Box 56, Wichita. R.-, , W . '. J O H N H . MURRAY, Deputy Grand Master, 1020 S. 4th, Leavenworth. R.-. . ARMAND H . BISHOP, Grand Senior Warden, c/o Post Office, Parsons. R.-. . B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Junior Warden, Box 226, Mission. . B E N S . PAULEN, Grand Treasurer, Fredonia. M.. CHARLES S . MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary, 320 W . 8th, Topeka. M.. CLARENCE W . JOHNSON, Grand Chaplain, 2825 Ellen, Wichita. '. ARTHUR C . HODGSON, Grand Senior Deacon, P. O. Box 529, Lyons. '. ARTHUR M . WILLIAMS, Grand Ju-nior Deacon, P. O. Box 15, Arkansas City. •. ROBERT J. BAILEY, Grand Marshal, 501 Caddy, Wichita. '. HARRY A. WOODS, Grand Sword Bearer, Kiowa. '. CLAUDE W . AYLER, Grand Senior Steward, 405 E. Santa Fe, Marion. ' . W I L L I A M T . SCHLICHTER, Grand Pursuivant, 403 Washington St., Clay Center.
, w. , w. . w. .w. w. w. w. w. w. w. w. w. '. LAUREN D A L E RIGG, Grand Tyler, Leon. w. '. PASCHAL W . LUNDY, Assistant Grand Tyler, Ness M.- . w.'. E. G L E N N ROBISON, Grand Lecturer, Gridley.
City.
CHAIRMEN OF STANDING COMMITTEES. On
Credentials W.". HAROLD L . SLOAN, 118 S. E. 12th, Newton
On Reports of Grand Officers W . ' . ROBERT J. LEWIS, Atwood.
On Finance W . ' . W I L L I A M E . BRADFORD, McLouth.
On
Jurisprudence W . ' . GEORGE M . ASHFORD, Court House, Wichita. On Trials and Punishments W . ' . FLOYD H . COFFMAN, Court House, Ottawa. On Ritualistic Work M . ' . W . ' . JAMES H . TRICE, Medicine Lodge. On Masonic Education M.". W.". SCOTT E . KELSEY, 1346 Arter, Topeka.
On Public Schools M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER, Columbia Bldg., Coffeyville. On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D. W . ' . SCOTT A. M O U S E , 730 E. 9th, Emporia.
On Foreign
Relations
M.-. W . - . CLAUD F . YOUNG," 1733 Sixteenth St. N . W . , Washington, D. C.
On
Necrology
On
Correspondence
W.". FLOYD A. PALMER, Box 1349, Topeka. M . ' . W . ' . FLOYD S. ECORD, Burlington.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS KANSAS MASONIC HOME. RAY W . KINZIE, Grand Master, RICHARD L . BECKER, P.G.M., Treasurer President
J O H N H . MURRAY, Deputy Grand Master, First Vice President LUCY GECKELER, O . E . S . Representative
ARMAND H . B I S H O P ,
Grand Senior Warden B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Junior Warden
Second Vice President CLARENCE G . NEVINS, P . G . M . O T T O R . SOUDERS, P.G.M., Secretary SCOTT E . KELSEY, P.G.M. S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY, P.G.M., Superintendent
401 S. Seneca, Wichita, Kansas For Complete Directory of Grand Lodge Officers with Mailing See Back Cover.
Addresses
TIME AND PLACE OF MEETING—1961. The One Hundred and Fifth Annual Communication of the M . ' . W.". Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas will be held in the City of Wichita, Kansas beginning at 9:00 A.M., Wednesday, March 8th and concluding Thursday, March 9th, A.D. 1961, A.L. 5961.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
M. . W. . GRAND LODGE OF A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS.
ONE H U N D R E D A N D F O U R T H A N N U A L C O M M U N I C A T I O N
Topeka, Kansas, March 9, I960, A Constitutional number of Lodges being represented, the One Hundred and Fourth Annual Communication of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of
ANCIENT,
FREE
AND ACCEPTED
MASONS
of
Kansas
was
opened in Ample Form in the Municipal Auditorium Topeka, Kansas, at 9:00 A.M., March 9, A. D. I960, A. L. 5960. The assembled BreÂąren were entertained by a Prelude of Organ music by Bro. J. V E R N O N
P O W E L L , of Albert Pike Lodge N o . 303,
Wichita. The Grand Lodge was convened by M . ' . W . " . SCOTT E . KELSEY,
Past Grand Master presiding while the Grand Lodge Officers entered to Organ Music by Bro. J. V E R N O N P O W E L L .
Prayer by the Grand Chaplain was offered as follows: Almighty God, unto Whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from Whom no secrets are hid, cleanse the thoughts of our hearts, by the inspiration of Thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love Thee and worthily magnify Thy Holy Name. Today, Our Father, as we begin this assembly of men of Kansas who have been called together in this annual occasion, we first lift our voices and our hearts in adoration and in our tribute unto Thee. For Thou art the Great Architect of us all, and Thou art the One who hast given us freedom, hast given u s opportunity and responsibility, and for these we thank Thee, and for these w e would strive. Help us then, as we gather and as we proceed, that we may think and' plan and do the things that ought to be done, and that can be done for this great Order; that we may be inspired by the very presence of many who are
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gathered here, from our Grand Master to his Ofiicial Line and down to every one who is present. We thank Thee for the association that this means; for the visits among us from men of many other places of our nation; for the opportunities of exchange of thought and action among us all. But, more than that, more than all these others, we thank Thee, because we have had such a privilege as is ours, and will be ours today and tomorrow. And then, as we continue through the year to come, may all our endeavors be of the kind that will be acceptable unto Thee, and will be of the sort that will make our Masonic Order a better one than it has ever been before. Help us, guide us, and direct us, we ask in Jesus' Name. Amen. A color guard composed of Topeka Brethren from Capitol Post N o . 1 of the American Legion under direction of W . ' . M A R T I N L . PHILLIPS, Orient Lodge N o . 51 advanced the National colors. T h e National Anthem was sung by.Bro. J O H N R . M E T T N E R , Seabrook Lodge N o . 385 followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, led by the Grand Master. T h e State Flag of Kansas was then posted followed by the Assembly singing ""HOME O N THE R A N G E " , led by Bro. J O H N R . M E T T N E R . T h e Following Grand Officers were present: M.'. R.". R.'. R.'. M.'. M.'.
W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY Grand Master W.". RAY W . KINZIE Deputy Grand Master W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY Grand Senior Warden W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP Grand Junior Warden W . ' . B E N S. PAULEN Grand Treasurer W . ' . CHARLES S . MCGINNESS Grand Secretary 320 West 8th Street, Phone CE 4-5518 W . ' . ELROY E . TILLOTSON Grand Chaplain Bro. EUGENE M . FRANK Grand Orator W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL... Grand Senior Deacon W . ' . IVAN L . FARRIS Grand Junior Deacon W . ' . CHARLES D . GALLIPEAU Grand Marshal W.". ROBERT E . FERGUSON as Grand Sword Bearer W . ' . CHARLES TUSTIN Grand Senior Steward .^^ W . ' . CLEVELAND T . MARTIN Grand Junior Steward W . ' . H E N R Y C . WRIGHT... Grand Pursuivant W . ' . LAUREN D A L E RIGG -
W . ' . J O H N E . LOEPPKE M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON
Ft. Scott , Wichita Leavenworth Parsons Fredonia Topeka Emporia St. Louis, Mo. Mission Cheney Kansas City Marysville _ Pittsburg Topeka Valley Center
Grand Tyler
Leon
Assistant Grand Tyler.Grand Lecturer
Penalosa Gridley
INVITATION A N D W E L C O M E . M . ' . W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY, Grand Master, extended a cordial welcome in the following words: My Brethren, Masons of Kansas, we are certainly happy that you are here today. W e welcome the Masters, the Wardens, the Officers of the various Constituent Lodges, and the members of the 440 Lodges in the State of Kansas. This is your Grand Lodge Communication, and we are proud that you are here to participate in it, to have a say in what goes on in this Body, to shape the policies, and the future progress of this great organization as it moves along through the years. I welcome you here. We are happy to have visitors with us—Distinguished
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Visitors—and we will, more appropriately and more fully, recognize them at a later time. I realize the weather is inclement, and had we had more sunshine, less snow, and higher temperatures, we would have had more of these seats iiUed. But that is one of the tricks that the weather plays on us in Kansas. I certainly appreciate your being here; it's fine to have you. INTRODUCTION
O F DISTINGUISHED
VISITORS.
Two members of the City Commission of Topeka, Bro. F R A N K W A R R E N , Finance Commissioner, and Bro. Louis E. HOWARD,
Water
Commissioner, both members of Orient Lodge N o . 51, and W . ' . E D . J. CAMP, Treasurer of Topeka Lodge N o . 17, and the Honorable Mayor of Topeka were introduced. M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master IRBY extended them a most cordial welcome, and the Mayor delivered an address of welcome, and an invitation to return to the city in 1962. He also presented Grand Master IRBY with a golden key to the city, which was accepted with most appropriate remarks. RESPONSE. R . ' . W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY, Grand Senior Warden, responded to
the address of welcome and assured the city officials that members of the Grand Lodge would be most comfortable if the weather outside could be made to conform to the warmth of the welcome which they had expressed. INTRODUCTION
O F DISTINGUISHED
VISITORS.
The Grand Junior Deacon announced that several distinguished visitors were in waiting to attend this Grand Lodge. On orders from the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master the Grand Senior Deacon retired and escorted the following Distinguished Visitors into the Lodge ;conducted them to the East were they were welcomed by Grand Master IRBY: M . ' . W . ' . HAROLD O . G R A U E L , Grand Master of Missouri. M . ' . W . ' . E R N E S T C . MORRIS, Grand Master of Oklahoma. M . ' . W . ' . W I L L I A M F . SMITH, Grand Master of Wyoming.
M . ' . W . ' . JOSEPH C . T Y E , Grand Master of Nebraska. GROUP TWO. R . ' . W . ' . CLAUDE L . A U S T I N , Past Grand Master of Texas.
M.". W . ' . RAY K . BABB, Past Grand Master of Oklahoma. GROUP THREE. R . ' . W . ' . HARVEY C . BYRD, Grand Secretary of Texas and the per-
sonal Representative of the Grand Master of Texas. R.". W . " . H O M E R E . BARKLEY, Grand Senior Warden of Oklahoma. GROUP
The
Grand
Senior
Deacon
FOUR.
then
presented
W.'.
ALAN
Y.
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Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Kansas near the Grand Lodge of Canada, Province of Ontario. Each was accorded a hearty welcome. Those who were entitled to Grand Honors were so received and all were seated in the Grand East.
BROUGHTON,
DISTRICT D E P U T Y GRAND MASTERS.
The Grand Master ordered a roll call of the District Deputy Grand Masters and 42 responded. These were assembled at the Altar and addressed by our Grand Master as follows: Right Worshipful Brethren, as I stand before you at this time, I cannot in any wise express to you the sincere appreciation, and the debt of gratitude which I feel to each and every one of you for the fine service you have rendered to the cause of Masonry in your respective districts. I am mindful that the welfare of Masonry depends in a large measure upon the manner in which you perform your duties in your various localities, for you are in the best position to know the welfare of the Lodges, to know their problem, to know their needs, and to be able to present to us something of what should be done to make recommendations. You have at all times kept high the Banner of Masonry, not only in the performance of your duties officially, but in your own private, personal lives. I could talk to great length and never really scratch the surface of how much we appreciate what you are doing this year. I am sure that as you continue your interest, your zeal and your loyalty to Masonry, that you shall continue to be in the vanguard of Masonry, marching forward and carrying out its noble purposes. I salute you, each and every one. RESPONSE.
Response to this welcome was made by R.'. W.'. HENRY D . PARKINSON, District Deputy Grand Master for the 76th District, as follows: Most Worshipful Grand Master, Grand Lodge Officers, Distinguished Guests, and Brethren. W e have a feeling of inadequacy as we stand here today in response to the eloquent words of the welcome of our Most Worshipful Grand Master. We have a feeling of humility as we stand here in the presence of so many, many distinguished Masons. It is, of course, a privilege to a Mason when, added to the fact that we live in this great, free country of ours, where Masonry is not only tolerated, but is a motivating force in our way of life, we count our many blessings. We have no official report to give to this Grand Lodge. However, during the past year in our respective districts, we have laid our work upon the trestleboard by making periodic reports to our Most Worshipful Grand Master. These reports have indicated, in a few isolated instances, some irregularities and a few difficulties. But, as a whole, Masonry in Kansas and throughout our respective districts is in a healthy, wholesome condition. W e District Deputies have made some errors, but I hasten to inform you that they were errors of the mind and the body, and not of the heart. If any good has come about, as a consequence of our diligence and our efforts, it is because of the excellent leadership of our Most Worshipful Grand Master and the co-operation of the Brethren and their Lodges. For personally
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serving our Grand Master this past year and representing Masonry in Kansas, we oflfer our sincere thanks. In a few short hours the aflfairs of this Grand Lodge will be taken over by new officers and our respective positions out over the districts will be taken over by able men. To you fine Brethren, we wish you every success, and pledge you our continued support. Thank you. MESSAGES A N D REGRETS. Messages and congratulations were received from numerous Grand Masters and Grand Lodges. A telegram of regret was read from Grand Master CLYDE E . H E G M A N of Minnesota, who had planned to be in attendance. Letters of regret were received from Past Grand Masters FERRIS M . H I L L , GEORGE F . BEEZLEY, J. FORREST AYRES, H E N R Y S. BUZICK, J R . ,
RoscoE
E. PETERSON, JAMES H . STEWART, J R . , and
CLARENCE
G.
NEVINS.
The Grand Secretary was directed to send messages to those who were absent on account of illness. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. A roll call of the Grand Representatives was ordered and 55 were assembled at the Altar where they were greeted and warmly.welcomed by R . ' . W.*. RAY W . K I N Z I E , Deputy Grand Master with the following: Most Worshipful Sir, Distinguished Guests, Grand Representatives, and my Brethren all. Each year we come to this moment of respect for our Grand Representatives, those Distinguished Brethren who bind together for us the Grand Jurisdiction of the Free World. My Brothers, as Grand Representatives, you represent the Freemasons throughout the world: the greatest International force for good known to man; the force that can swing the balance to world sanity. Your individual activities in national and inter-national Freemasonry stands as an assurance to every Mason everywhere, that although his loyalty and service to the Craft may seem to him as insignificant as a grain of sand in a mountain, yet collectively as a Fraternity we can accomplish those lofty goals set for us by our Ancient Brethren many/ centuries ago. My Brethren, we are extremely happy that you are with us this morning. W e hope that you will enjoy yourself at this 104th Grand Lodge session. On behalf of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, I bid you welcome. W . ' . L A U R E N D A L E RIGG, Grand Representative of Colorado since 1918 responded mos!: graciously for the group. PAST GRAND MASTERS. I n r e s p o n s e to roll call by t h e G r a n d Secretary, 15 Past G r a n d M a s t e r s a p p e a r e d before t h e A l t a r a n d w e r e cordially greeted by t h e G r a n d M a s t e r , w h o c o m p l i m e n t e d t h e m u p o n their c o n t i n u e d interest in t h e F r a t e r n i t y , a n d t h e c o n t r i b u t i o n s each h a d m a d e to Freemasonry, t h a n k e d t h e m for their h e l p a n d s u p p o r t d u r i n g t h e past year, a n d assured t h e m t h a t they are h e l d in h i g h e s t esteem by t h e Officers of t h e G r a n d L o d g e a n d by t h e B r e t h r e n generally.
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M.". W . " . W I L L I A M H . HARRISON, responded most graciously for the Past Grand Masters, as follows: Most Worshipful Grand Master, your remarks are rather overwhelming. We certainly do appreciate all the kind things that you have said to us, about us, and for us. We're very glad to be privileged to be here at this 104th Annual Communication. I'm terribly sorry, as are all the rest of the group, that so many were unable to attend due to sickness, the weather, and business complications. I do want to assure you that we wish for you the most successful, constructive and pleasant communication that we've ever had. And we assure you that if there is anything we can possibly do—any of us—as a group or individually, or however you wish to order us—we're at your service. And, to the incoming Grand Master, Right Worshipful Brother KINZIE, I want to assure him that during his year as Grand Master, if there is any time that any one of us can possibly do anything to make his task easier, lighter, and more pleasant, we want him to feel free to call on us. That's what we're here fur. Thank you. The Past Grand Masters were then escorted to the East, where they were accorded the private Grand Honors and greeted personally by M.-.
W.'.
IRBY.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION. The Grand Master then presented M.". W . ' . B E N S. P A U L E N , Grand Master in 1921 and the Senior Past Grand Master of this Grand Lodge and invited him to preside over and Address the Grand Lodge. M . ' . W . ' . B E N S . P A U L E N , who celebrated his 90th birthday last July I4th, responded with a most interesting and entertaining Address. At the conclusion of his remarks, the assembled brethren gave him a standing ovation. HEADS OF ASSOCIATE GRAND BODIES. The Grand Senior Deacon retired and escorted: M . ' . W . ' . CLAUD F . Y O U N G , Past Grand Master of Kansas, the Sovereign Grand Inspector General in Kansas of the Scottish Rite and the Intendant General of the Red Cross of Constantine. M . ' . W . ' . BRUCE N E W T O N , Active Member of the Supreme Council of the International Order of D e Molay and a Past Grand Master of Kansas. M . ' . E.". HARRY E . CROSSWHITE, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Kansas. Sir Knight, FRANK M . Y E O M A N , R . ' . E . ' . Grand Commander of Knights Templar of Kansas. W . " . E U G E N E S .PARKER, Worthy Grand Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star of Kansas who addressed the Grand Lodge briefly. They were escorted to the East and welcomed by the Grand Master. M . ' . W . ' . CLAUD F . Y O U N G then responded to his welcome and delivered a short talk to the assembled brethren.
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS. W . ' . Ross R. WI^rGFIELD, Chairman, presented the following report which, on his motion was adopted: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Credentials reports the following members and representatives present and entitled to seats in this Grand Lodge: GRAND
OFFICERS.
M . ' . W . ' . A D D I S O N C . IRBY R.". W . ' . R A Y W . KINZIE R.'. W.'.JoHN H . MURRAY R.'. W . ' . A R M A N D H . BISHOP M . ' . W . ' . B E N S. PAULEN M . ' . W . ' . C H A R L E S S. MCGINNESS W . ' . E L R O Y E . TILLOTSON Bro. EUGENE M . FRANK W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL W.'.IVAN L. FARRIS . W . ' . C H A R L E S D . GALLIPEAU W.'.RoBERT E. FERGUSON W . ' . C H A R L E S TUSTIN W.'.CLEVELAND T . MARTIN W . ' . H E N R Y C . WRIGHT W . ' . L A U R E N DALE RIGG W . ' . J O H N E . LOEPPKE
•_..
SUB
Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain Grand Orator Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon Grand Marshal Grand Sword Bearer Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant Grand Tyler Assistant Grand Tyler
OFFICERS.
Bro. MAURICE L . DRAKE W . ' . L E O N L . COUSLAND
Assistant Grand Secretary Official Stenographer
M . ' . W . ' . E . G L E N N ROBISON
Grand Lecturer
Bro. GEORGE R . URBAN W . ' . C H A R L E S L . BISHOP
Assistant Lecturer Assistant Lecturer
PAST GRAND MASTERS.
Year of Service
Year of Service
M . ' . W . ' . B E N S. P A U L E N 1921 M . ' . W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS 1935 M . ' . W . ' . C L A U D F . YOUNG 1939 M . ' . W . ' . C H A R L E S S. M C G I N N E S S - 1 9 4 3 M.'.W.'.jAMES H . TRICE 1944 M.'.W.'.SAMUEL G . WILES 1946 M . ' . W . ' . E . G L E N N ROBISON 1948 M . ' . W . ' . W I L L L \ M H . HARRISON.-1949
M.'.W.'.S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY....1952 M.'.W.'.BRUCE NEWTON 1953 M . ' . W . ' . F L O Y D S . ECORD 1954 M . ' . W . ' . S C O T T E . KELSEY 1955 M . ' . W . ' . K A R L J. BAUMGARTNER....1956 M . ' . W . ' . R I C H A R D L . BECKER 1957 M . ' . W . ' . E A R L R . BROWN 1958
GRAND
REPRESENTATIVES.
Argentina, Harold N . Nichols; Bolivia, Floran A. Rodgers; Brazil (Parana), Floyd H . Coflfman; Brazil (Minas Geraes), Richard L. Becker; California, Scott E. Kelsey; Colorado, Lauren Dale Rigg; Connecticut, William T. Schlichter; Costa_ Rica, Lucion R. Van Ordstrand; Delaware, John H . Murray; Denmark, William H. Harrison; Ecuador, Addison C. Irby; England, S. Allan Daugherty; Florida, Ray W . Kinzie; France, Leo J. Schisler; Georgia, Elroy Tillotson; Germany, Herschel L. Hoflfman; Greece, Karl J. Baumgartner; Guatemala, Jesse R. Franklin;
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Iceland, Herbert H . Taller; Indiana, Earl R. Brown; Israel, Merle D. Evans; Japan, Charles L. Bishop; Louisiana, Harry E. Crosswhite; Massachusetts, George F. Kerrick; Mexico (Nuevo Leon), Ben W . Graybill; Mexico (Tamaulipas), Leon L. Cousland; Mexico ( Y o r k ) , Vernon D. Martin; Mississippi, Floyd Kittell; Missouri, Thomas L. Francis; Montana, Paschal W. Lundy; Nevada, Frank M, Yeoman; New Brunswick, Glenn E. Williams; New Jersey, Robert M. Riley; New South Wales, E. Glenn Robison; New Zealand, Floyd S. Ecord; Nicaragua, Don C. Heminger; North Dakota, Arthur C. Hodgson; Nova Scotia, John Bengel; Oklahoma, Bruce Newton; Panama, Earl L. Lyon; Philippine Islands, Roy G. Shearer; Puerto Rico, Charles Barker; Saskatchewan, James H. Trice; Scotland, Robert F. Riley; South Australia, Richard W. Evans; South Dakota, Carl E. Georgeson; Tasmania, Ben S. Paulen; Tennessee, Floyd A. Palmer; Texas, Claud F. Young; Vermont, Samuel G. Wiles; Victoria, Lazarus Loeb; Virginia, Armand H. Bishop; Western Australia, Charles S. McGinness; West Virginia, Ivan L. Farris; South Carolina, Otto Souders. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS 1 9 5 9 - 6 0 . Dht. No. 1 Harold F. Johnson Virgil W . Begesse i. 4 Harold L. Sloan Arthur L. Gable 8 Elvin S. Cox Dale Edmonds 9 Arthur M. Williams John Henry Davis 10 Earl M. Higbee Dale N . Smith 12 Francis A. Marshall E. Lloyd Coad 15 Graham A. Larson Leo E. Becker 16 Buford D. Sharpe Orlin M. Milliken 17 Henry P. J. Wilson Theo Elton Dark 18 Melvin C. Hogg Peter B. Moore 19 Harland A. Fausett Joseph E. Beyer. 21 Ivan H. Lutz Kenneth S. Fincham 23 Charles E. Drake, Sr John J. Hewitt 25 Harold W . McCombs Edward C. Papenhausen.. 26 C. Earl Andrews John E. Bame 27 Floyd L. Lotker, Jr. Lawrence Morrow 28 Jay L. Parks Ralph F. Russell 29 Albert F. Ernest Gordon M. Goodwin 31 Merrill L. Hoagland Percival E. Shoemaker 33 W . Ernest Martin B. Olin Davis 34 Henry D. Parkinson Donald Wells Calkins...... 36 Houston G. Stubbs Durward C. Danielson... 39 Cecil M. Van Allen Robert C. Menges 40 Robert C Miller Elmer F. Anderson DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS 1 9 6 0 - 6 1 . Dis>. No. 1 Benjamin F. Green Vatchel W . Goatcher.. 2 Philip H. Flottman Hazen T. Shaeffer 4 Wilbur S. Louk Edward H . Saunders.... 5 Harold M. Ward Jay B. Mitchum 6 C. Wayne Dicken Neil G. Cordell 7 Fred W . Barnard Damon M. Grimes 8 Charles E. Nelson Merlin D . Funk 9 Robert E. Furguson William V. Miller 10 Kenneth S. Fincham Albert H. Burns —.. 11 Gllie J. Woodman Frederick R. Wyatt
Dht.
No. 4l 42 43 44 46 47 50 51 56 58 60 62 63 64 66 68 69 70 71 73 _.. 76 77 78 79
Disf. No. 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
1959-60 Robert L. Frazier Marvin H. Macha Harold D. Garwood Albert L. Lafferty Lawrence Morrow Wilbur E. Pettyjohn Waldo L. Cain J. Ray Jones Robert E. Sears Robert D. Hoskins Donald D. Williams Robert C. Menges Walter T. Hull Hugo A. Simonton Raymond E. Brown Lloyd Higbee Kenneth W . Shreve Lewis J. Cain Harold L. Elmquist Charles O. Van Donge Buford D. Sharpe
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23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 33 36 39 40 41 42 46 47 48 49 50 51
El Reno F. Sederlin Gerald R. Dempsey Owen E. Hodgson Sheldon J. Adams J. Verne Fisher Robert L. Holt Loren C. Rolf Lawrence W . Smith Noel K. Stivers John H. Harvey Raymond R. Shaffstall Austin N. Neifert Arthur R. Munson Jay L. Parks Chester R. Irvin Gerald W . Salyer John D. Rowland Alex H. Cheney Houston G. Stubbs Cecil M. Van Allen Robert L. Jones
52 53 54 55 56 59 60 62 63 64 65 66 68 69 70 71 72 76 77 78 79
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Lodge No. Robert Russell Irwin 1 Lazarus Loeb 2 Charles D. Gallipeau. 3 Ralph S. Mourning 3 Everette W . Sutherland 3 Albert R. Guy 3 George E. Tatum 3 Robert M. Riley 3 Noah B. Harrington : 4 Henry Herbert Tuller 6 George W . Mole.-.. 6 Malcolm E. Tibbetts 7 Donald H. Davies 7 Albert Byrne Fletcher 7 Earl L. Lyon 8 John H. Davis 8 William A. Clarke 8 Jesse V. Garvey 10 Grant B. Parker 10 Scott A. Mouse 12 Don C. Heminger 15 Thomas L. Llewellyn 16 J. Chester Long ;... 16 Durward C. Danielson 16 Edwin Hanson Ninemires 17 Ulysses V. Shoaf 17 Edward C. Papenhausen 17 George Coats 17 Scott E. Kelsey 17 Nathan B. Thompson 17 Francis D. Myrick 17
Lodge W. Philip McCracken Sidney O. Morris Floyd H. Coffman Luther A. Stevens Berton A. Shermer John A. Hatfield Clyde W . Brooks Herbert R. Spencer Albert T. Danley J. Henry Reb John L. Perrin Lawrence Morrow William H. Yoho Roscoe H. Johnson Harold D. Garwood Marvin Billings..: Carl H. Moore Donald B. Burkhead Charles E. Nelson Clarence W . Norris Luther A. Merker Charles J. Hollinsworth Damon M. Grimes F. Vance Rigg Philip H. Flottman Charles Wayne Dicken.. Roger Dean Campbell Floyd E. Warnock Richard W . Farris Reginald E. Sutton Nathan C. Hibbs
No. 18 18 18 18 21 21 21 21 23 24 24 27 27 29 32 32 32 33 35 36 37 37 37 37 38 40 42 43 44 44 45
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Lodge Lewis J. Cain Oscar G. Lichte Adolphus H . Thomas Sherman T. Bourassa Martin L. Phillips Paul S. Beck Kenneth N . Pomeroy ; Robert R. Donaldson Leland G. Denton Clarence P. Noe, Jr Herbert A. Burkett Ernest Elmer Johnson Virgil W . Begesse Neil N . McLeod Earl S. Brown Fay O. Jennings '..... Chester R. Irvin Carl A. Bible Hilmer E. Andersen Robert L. Wilson Owen E. Hodgson Pasha B. Leivy Walter H . Berger John E. Bame Glenn E. Williams Neil G. Cordell Howard C. Cordell Edward V. Gilman George H. Hudson :.. William M. Shaffer Henry F. Duttweiler Robert P. Starbuck, Sr. Howard A. Stucker... : I. Winters Funck Ferdinand Frederick Punke. Donald D . Williams Charles L. Bishop Floyd Monfort Don Jay Evans Larence K. George Fred R. Cox Fred W . Barnard Carl G. Swain... ; Walter Aubrey Rollins Rex Owens Ray D . Prickett .: Francis A. Marshall Herschel R. Rhea Robin R. Domer, Jr..; Lester W . Kendall Ray B. Ramsey Eugene S. Parker ..Harry M. Fretz John I. Brandenburger
No. 46 49 50 51 51 51 51 51 51 53 54 54 55 57 57 58 58 58 60 60 60 61 62 62 63 65 65 66 66 67 68 68 68 68 71 75 77 79 80 82 84 84 85 86 86 86 86 87 89 90 90 90 90 91
March Lodge
Herschel L. Hoffman Kenneth J. Adams Robert E. Ferguson Albert Harvey Burns Robert F. Riley Wilbur E. Pettyjohn Carl W . Mahany Verne Hamlin Donald J. Rayburn Leon L. Cousland Raymond W . Morris... Robert C. Menges Roy G. Shearer Wayne V. Londeen George F. Kerrick Floran A. Rodgers Stuart S. Young Ira D . Filkel Floyd E. Kittell.... ;..... Arley D. Burt John Bengel Lewis S. Geckeler Leslie E. Losey Waldo L. Cain Dwight F. Greenfield Lorenzo B. Crow LaVerne H. Spears Alfred L. Hause : Vernon D. Martin E. Phil Smith Raymond E. Brown WiUiam V. Miller Ralph E. Lassen James Earl Oden Norman C. Cooley Henry D. Clayton Ralph F. Russell Wilbur O. Estes , Charles H. Barker Glenn Farlee H. Verne Fisher John Raymond Jones Ervin L. Lyons James B. Swenson...; George Haas Ollie J. Woodman Dell F. Cook Arthur M. Williams William T. Schlichter Harry H. Barnes :; Lucion Van Ordstrand Albert L. Lafferty Edgar C. Clover.... Harold L. Sloan
No. 91 91 91 93 94 94 96 96 97 97 97 98 98 98 99 99 102 102 102 106 107 107 107 107 108 Ill Ill Ill 113 113 ^ 114 115 116 117 117 118 118 119 121 123 124 - 126 126 129 130 130 132 133 134 134 140 141 141 142
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Lodge Graham A. Larson Carl F. Harder Charles O. Van Donge Earl L. Magathan Claude W . Ayler John H. Harvey Nova G. Moody Forest Hashbarger Ernest R. Liggett Herman A. Panzer Herbert E. Lyster Gilbert C. Handke Hal A. Waisner Fernando E. Ledoux Roy J. Hughfill Werner B. Levin Hazen T. Shaeffer William Earl Dent Henry K. Smith Louis Burt Edward M. Shumaker Joseph E. Beyer Ben W. Grimm Marshall O. Swain Edwin L Copping Ora F. Persell Kenneth Fincham Thomas S. James Charles S. Sharpe George F. Sharpe Buford D. Sharpe James L Sager '. Harold McCombs Homer A. George Kenneth W. Taylor Carl E. Georgeson Wardie H. White Flavius O. Doty Claud A. McFarland Ralph M, Burlin Paschal W . Lundy _ Edgar G. Rich Fredrick R. Wyatt Russell K. Ehrlich C. Earl Andrews George M. Chase Percival E. Shoemaker Carl M. Campbell Noel K. Stivers Floyd E. Davidson Arthur C. Hodgson Dan L. Brayton Lawrence W . Smith Herbert L. Fatzer
No. 143 144 145 147 147 148 148 150 154 154 154 158 158 158 158 158 158 158 160 l6l 161 162 162 165 168 169 169 169 176 176 176 176 177 179 180 181 184 187 187 189 191 193 194 198 204 211 213 213 217 218 , 219 219 220 220
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Archie J. Isaacson El Reno F. Sederlin Richard W . Evans Gerald W. Salyer Gerald E. Longton Orlin M. Milliken Guy H. Bothall A. M. White Hugh M. Nichols Byron W . Seeber Jack C. Pulliam Charles L. Houghton Frank M. Yeoman Melvin L. Hogg Carl C. Cogswell Leonard N. Bailey Francis C. Sanford John F. Berg Leo E. Becker George C. Martin.. Benjamin F. Green Francis E. Kirkland Harry M. Snyder Merle D . Evans Kenneth M. Becker Eugene Lee Kemper Herbert F. Toppan.. Wavne A. Fleming; William Chapman Ivan H. Lutz Earl Higbee James R. Derden Harland A. Fausette Gilbert S. Hayes George B. Norris Peter B. Moore Thomas Albert Corkill Charles J. Christian Lorraine F. Drake George F. Chitsvood Thomas L. Francis Harold N . Nichols Harry A. Wood Charles W . Monroe Rex M. Husel Merrill L. Hoagland John L. MacNair Lee W . Arnold Dale Edmonds Claude L. Allen Percy H. Oberholser Elmer F. Anderson.... Joseph M. Eves Walter E. Hoke
No. ; 221 :... 221 222 222 222 224 224 225 225 225 225 227 230 230 230 233 236 236 236 236 237 237 244 246 246 246 247 251 253 254 258 262 263 265 265 : 266 266 266 268 269 271 271 278 279 : 281 282 282 283 286 287 288 288 .289 :.... 291
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Lodge No. Harry E. Crosswhite Steve W . Church Austin N . Niefert Earl M. Sitton Haynes A. Lee Claude S. Moore W . Ernest Martin James A. Magee Frank Thomas Moore Carl W . Hagel Richard M. Adenauer Arthur W . Boyer Carl W. Koontz Walter T. Hull William E. Montgomery Orville K. Lawson Charles L. Wirth Walter L. Smith Paul H. Snider Samuel A. Clements.. David O. Martindale Charles J. Werts Colvin C. Reed Leo J. Schisler Roy S. Thompson Jesse R. Franklin William E. Carey Jay B. Hewitt Guy G. Salts Max J. Redden Dale N . Smith William B. Jefferis Charles Purcel Munns Orval E. Weeks Elmer W . Tindall Earl D . Favinger Harley A. Swope William J. Rick B. Olin Davis Gerald R. Dempsey Sheldon J. Adams Wilbur S. Louk William J. Yotter Gordon E. Oberheim Walter R. Dysart..: Elwin W . Noble...'. Charles Jezek, Jr Howard H. Hazlett Gordon M. Goodwin Monte E. Plush Charles H. Johnson Hugo A. Simonton John E. Loeppke Leslie E. Peck
293 293 294 297 299 299 300 303 303 303 303 303 306 307 309 311 311 311 313 313 313 314 316 321 321 326 327 327 327 328 329 330 331 331 331 333 333 333 335 336 337 338 340 340 341 343 343 345 345 347 348 357 358 359
March Lodge
George H. Urban Arthur R. Munson Jay L. Kump Henry C. Wright..... Fred Pechin Lloyd Higbee Wilbur J. Hunter Edward H. Saunders Robert C. Moore Arthur L. Gable Charles F. Burkin, Jr Phillip R. Krummel Emmit O. Carrico Albert Yenkey, Jr... Herbert H. Holland Leroy Neelly James E. Smith Andrew E. Olson Harold F. Johnson Alba C. Bowen Houston G. Stubbs Ross R. Wingfield Robert L. Jones J. D. Rowland Ben Dunbar Robert L. Frazier Jack K. Shriver Miles W . Dixon Harold T. Elmquist John Barry Isaac W . Ward Loren C. Rolf Clarence W . Little Harry Lee Orendorff Theodore Kivitter Clifford H. Smith Robert E. Sears Roy R. Cameron Jack Welter James E. Taylor Marvin H. Macha Donald W . Miller Clyde Max Bahnmaier Donald W . Calkins Carrol J. Pontius Lloyd L. White Ira F. Purkey Kenneth W . Shreve Charles F. West William S. Reece William J. Kirkham Albert C. Green Leo J. Saindon
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No. 359 360 360 364 365 365 '.. 365 366 366 369 369 369 369 370 371 371 373 374 374 374 381 383 383 384 386 393 394 395 397 397 398 400 402 403 407 408 411 415 415 417 419 419 420 421 421 431 433 433 433 433 433 438 488
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REPRESENTATIVES.
Lodge No. 2—Lazarus Loeb, Proxy. 3—Anson V. Grable, M.; Robert W . Lumpkins, S.W.; Raymond A. McNelev J.W. 4—Noah B. Harrington, Proxy. 5—Wilbur D. Miller, M. 6—Ralph A. Altic, M.; E. Eugene Puckett, S.W.; Chester M. Lessenden Sr, J.W. 7—Raymond W . Hill, M.; Malcolm Tibbetts, Proxy. 8—Arthur Allen Day, S.W. 9—Joseph K. Gorbutt, M.; Stanley B. Norman, S.W.; Harold Eugene Blitch, J.W. 10—Grant P. Parker, M.; James L. Fevurly, Jr., S.W.; Howard L. Walker, J.W. 12—Alfred R. Service, Sr., M. 14—Floyd King, Jr., M. 15—W. Henry Johnson, M.; Maurice R. Tefft, S.W. 16—Donald R. Fisher, S.W. 17—Stephen E. Oldham, M.; Perry D . Weddle, S.W.; Carl A. Carlson, J.W. 18—Gordon M. Renfro, M.; Gerald B. Harford, S.W.; Myron S. Steere, Jr., J.W. 19—William B. Kramer, M.; Glenn F. Hamlin, S.W. 20^<:iarence Wilbur Beightel, Jr., M. 21—Russell C. May, M. 23—William J. Adriance, M. 24—J. L. Perrin, Proxy. 26—Clarence V. Hall, M. 27—^William Howard Yoho, Proxy. 29—Walter Naff, M. 32—James E. Jones, S.W.; Marvin E. Billings, Proxy. 33—Donald B. Burkhead, Proxy. 35—Charles R. Hollenbeck, M. 36—Clarence W . Norris, Proxy. 37—Charles J. Holinsworth, M.; Dale A. Mitchell, J.W. 38—Albert A. Dreyer, M. , 40—Francis A. Gillihan, S.W.; Walter M. Johnston, J.W. 42—James A. Strader, M. 43—Floyd E. Warnock, Proxy. 44—Reginald E. Sutton, M. 45—Nathan C. Hibbs, Proxy. 46—Clifford D. Knauss, M.; Harold D . Hege, J.W. 48—Carol N. Anderson, M. 4 9 _ J o h n L. Crawford, M.; George K. Caraway, S.W.; Earl E. Dagger, J.W. 51—Orion E. Gooding, M.; Max B. Manlove, S.W.; Robert C. French, J.W. 52—Harry F. Hershey, M. 53—Clarence P. Noe, Jr., Proxy. 54—Clarence A. Mitchell, M.; Herbert A. Burkett, Proxy. 55—Henry J. Calnan, M. 57^-Roy Eugene Gerber, M.; Samuel Lewis Smith, S.W. 58—Carl A. Bible, Proxy. 59—Charles William Murray, M. 60—Nathaniel Lawrence Quick, M.; Roy Dean Corfman, J.W. 61—^Pasha B. Leivy, Proxy. 62—Claude Howard, M.; Richard M. Coffman, S.W.
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March
63—Glenn E. Williams, Proxy. 64—^John Q. Nelson, M. 65—Wayne G. Kingsley, M. 66—George H. Hudson, Proxy. 67—William M. Shaffer, Proxy. 68—Payton O. Wilkinson, M.; Dewey D. Swift, S.W.; Charles M. Olson, J.W. 69—Herman Lee Foster, M. 70—John Howard Dawson, M. 71—Billy Joe Hesse, M.; Loyal Billy Auman, S.W.; F. F. Punke, Proxy. 73—Clarence H. Murphy, M. 74—Myron W. McQuiston, M. 75—Lloyd Edwards, M.; Samuel M. Finley, S.W. 76—Harry L. Shannon, M. 77—Charles L. Bishop, Proxy. 79—Earl F. Thompson, M. 80—Don J. Evans, Proxy. 82—Larence K. George, Proxy. 83—Leslie Jacob Alber, S.W. 84—Fred Cox, Proxy. 85—Raymond Lindquist, M.; Milton H. Roepke, S.W. 86—Edwin C. Windham, M. 87—Herschel R. Rhea, Proxy. 89—Glen L. Heiser, M. 90—Vernon L. Hutton, M.; James R. Freel, Jr., S.W.; Robert F. Steiner, J.W. 91—Ira C. Forgey, M. 92—Richard R. Beck, M. 93—John A. Morrison, J.W. 94—Walter Ralph Vandaveer, Jr., M.; Jack Dean Smith, S.W.; David N. Lohr,
J.W. 95—Melburn C. Barnes, M.; Floyd C. Squire, S.W. 96—Claud G. Cowan, M.; Arthur Burnell Childers, S.W. 97—Theodore C. Reed, J.W. 98—Paul J. Martin, M.; Paul B. Veach, Jr., S.W. 99—Fermon F. Van'Y, M.; Jesse O. Watts, S.W.; Herman O. Brooks, J.W. 102—Gerald L. Morgan, M.; Orrin L. Graves, S.W.; Edwin E. Chaney, J.W. 103—Joseph G. Wasser, M. 104—Robert R. Jones, M. 106—Arley D . Burt, Proxy. 107—Claude J. Snyder, M. 108—Dwight F. Greenfield, Proxy. HI—Bennie O. Dick, Jr., M. 1 1 3 _ G l e n E. Haggard, M.; Stanley C. Green, S.W.; John L. Vint, J.W. 114—Raymond E. Brown, Proxy. 115—Glenn M. Smith, M. 116—Francis D. Christ, M.; Ralph Lassen, Proxy. 117—Milton F. Thompson, M.; Phillip R. Stephens, S.W.; Donald J. Hoflfman,
J.W. 119—Bruce M. Buck, M. 120—Gordon O. Fox, M. 121—Henry Floyd Swilley, M.; John M. Rogers, S.W. 123—Dana C. Johnson, M.; Glen Forlee, Proxy. 125—Ralph Clyde Bodin, S.W. 126—Ervin L. Lyons, Proxy. 129—Max Carl Krummel, M. . 130—George N . Haas, S.W.
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132—Claud L. Denton, M. 133—John V. Bossi, J.W. 134—Wesley G. Norgaard, M.; E. Vernon Christlieb, S.W.; R. Ernest Oberhel-
man, J.W. 135—Earnest Babcock, M. 137—Charles S. McGinness, Proxy. l40—Albert L. Maley, S.W. l4l—Edgar C. Clover, Proxy. 142—Orville E. Barbour, M.; Robert E. Mathias, S.W. 143—Raymond L. Boster, M.; Bernard L. Clanton, S.W.; Otho A. Kay, J.W. l44—Carl F. Harder, Proxy. 147—Fred D. Allen, M.; Bill E. Richardson, S.W.; Rosse B. Case, J.W.; Claude W . Ayler, Proxy. l48—Nova G. Moody, Proxy. 149—Robert E. Willis, M. 150—Forest Hashbarger, Proxy. 151—Raymond B. Zimmerman, M. 152—Ronald Price Cowan, M. 153—William E. Cook, M.; G. Edwin Scribner, J.W. 154—Donald D. Meili, M.; Herbert E. Lyster, S.W.; Alvin Lewick, Jr., J.W. 158—^Robert L. Childs, M.; Loren Milton Chew, S.W.; Dee D . Duttweiler, J . W . 160—Henry K. Smith, Proxy. l6l—Edward M. Shumaker, Proxy. 162—Charles F. Beyer, M.; Ben W . Grimm, Proxy. 164—Buddy B. Bowles, M. 165—Marshall O. Swaim, Proxy. 167—Richard A. King, M.; Neal H. Miller, S.W. 168—Gerald R. Shupe, M. 169—Robert A. Neal, M. 171—Don M. Alspaugh, J.W. 172—Jack O. Bowker, M. 173—L. Eugene Walton, M. 174—Francis S. Knight, M. 175—Noel L. Johnston, M. 176—Millard R. Anderson, M. 177—George W . Brown, M. 179—Harris W . Jenkins, M. 180—Kenneth Taylor, Proxy. 181—Delbert W. Berry, M.; Joseph C. Berry, S.W. 186—Sidney Franklin Morrish, M. 187—Charles D. Pummill, M.; Charles B. Craver,. S.W.; Norman E. Finley, J.W. 189—Clifford S. Scribner, M. 190—Orville W . Lamb, M. 191—Paschal W. Lundy, Proxy. 1 9 2 _ J . Fred Williamson, M.; Jack Lee Welch, S.W. 193—Leo Herrick, M. 194—Dan Henry Martin, M.; Lloyd Gene Rolland, J.W.' 195—William Johnson, Jr., M. 196—Billy E. Heggemeier, S.W. 198—Amos Caprez, M.; Russell K. Ehrlich, Proxy. 199—William S. Custer, M. 201—Leonard Younger Craig, M.; Gerald Leon Lauppe, S.W. 203—Lewis H. Wickery, M. 204—Harry L. Bates, M. 206r-DougIas L. Hartman, M.
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March
207—Edgar Stockbridge, M. 210—Charles L. Beckford, M. 211—Delbert C. Aspegren, M.; George M. Chase, Proxy. 213—Carl M. Campbell, Proxy. 216—Robert A. Howard, M.; Donald I. Rhoades, S.W. 217—Roy G. Wolf, M.; John Stanley Blehm, Jr., S.W. 218—Floyd E. Davidson, Proxy. 219—Dan L. Brayton, Proxy. 220—Hebrew Bartlett, M.; Charles L. Belcher, S.W. 221—Archie Isaacson, Proxy. 222—George F. Scoggins, M.; Emmet Earl Burdue, J.W. 224—Guy H. Bethall, Proxy. 225—Richard H. Hart, M.; J. Robert GroflF, S.W.; Robert W. White, J.W. 226—Walter Lockmiller, M. 227—Lester Houghton, Proxy. 230—Bert E. Mansell, M. - . 233—Leonard N . Bailey, Proxy. 236—Roland H. Campbell, M. 237—Francis E. Kirkland, Proxy. 238—Jay B. McCaskill, M. 244—Ivan M. Dawson, M. 2 4 5 ^ D a v i d Linley Ensminger, M.; Amos LaRoy Fewins, S.W. 246—Roy W . Laird, M. 247—Herbert F. Tappen, Proxy. 248—Sam William Arthur, M. 251—Jim J. Wiederstein, M. 253—Eldon W. Morse, M. 254—Anthony W . Bendel, M.; Jack D. Hearn, S.W. 256—Carroll Dean Harker, M. 258—Edwin V. Berg, M. 262—James R. Derden, Proxy. 263—Scott M. Circle, M. 265—Albert B. Foley, M. 266—Charles J. Christian, Proxy. 268—Clyde F. Goodno, M. 269—George F. Chitwood, Proxy. 271—Murle R. Hinds, M. 272—Finis V. Swender, M.; Theodore R. Howard, S.W.; Ralph A. Hartman, J.W. 273—John E. French, M.; C. Keith Hormel, Proxy. 274—Charles Mishler, S.W. 275—Bernard Eugene Weller, M. 278—Harry A. Wood, Proxy. 279—F. Keith Shull, M. 280—Lyie Pledger, M.; Max Long, S.W. 281—Rex M. Heisel, Proxy. 282—J. Eldon Davis, M.; E. Francis Craghead, S.W.; Jack A. MacNair, J.W. 283—Lee W . Arnold, Proxy. 284—Harold Sauer, M. 287—Marvin H. Stones, M.; Charles M. Shields, S.W. 288—Percy H. Oberholser, Proxy. 289—Joseph M. Eves, Proxy. 290—Lester C. Lyon, M. 291—Walter E. Hoke, Proxy. 293—Kenneth L. Smith, M.; David C. Clark, S.W. 296—Clarence Weidman, Sr., Proxy.
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297—Earl M. Sitton, Proxy. 299—-Claude S. Moore, Proxy. 301—Walter G. Myers, S.W. 302—^James P. Losey, M. 303—Alva Thomas, M.; Thomas C. Raum, Jr., S.W.; Woodrow W. Coleman,
J.W. 306—Carl W . Koontz, Proxy. 307—Russell B. Johnson, J.W. 309—T. Clinton Cross, M. 310—John D. Wolfe, M. 311—William N . Vander Beek, M.; Malcolm O. Donahoo, S.W.; Howard C. Bone, J.W. 313—Joe Bruce, M.; Marion Sumner, S.W. 314—Robert G. Naylor, M. 315—Bernard L. Larson, M. 316—William S. Farr, M. 317—Robert Montgomery, M. 321—George L. Davis, M. 322—Carl C. Greenstreet, M.; Martin W . Smith, S.W.; Vaughn H. Davis, J.W. 324—Claude S. Staton, M.; Gerald E. Melton, S.W.; James R. Robertson, Proxy. 325—Archie Ray Smith, S.W. 326—Jesse R. Franklin, Proxy. 327—William E. Carey, Proxy. 328—Max J. Redden, M. 329—William J. Endicott, M. 330—Raymond L. Weiser, M. 331—Franklin J. Woodward, M.; Benjamin W . Tempero, S.W.; R. Duane Kraft,
J.W. 333—Kenneth E. Petty, M. 335—Grayson Spade, M. 336—Harold F. Morris, J.W. ' ! 337—Loren E. Wiens, M. 340—Burgess L. Stephenson, M. 341—Elwood D. Conklin, M. 343—Elwin W . Noble, Proxy. 345—Jerry L. Post, M. 347—Motie E. Plush, Proxy. 348—Francis Onan Yale, M. 351—William Fredrick Knight, M. 358—J. Fay Holmes, S.W. 359—George H. Urban, Proxy. 360—Arthur R. Munson, Proxy. 364—Ralph J. Postlethwait, Jr., M. 365—Wilbur J. Hunter, M. 366—William Arthur Mason, M.; Robert A. Wallace, S.W. 367—Roy E. Warren, M. 369—Oshie A. Smith, M.; William E. Smith, S.W.; George W . Gambill, J.W. 371—Donald L. Nonken, M. .; 372—George R. Stevens, M. 373—James E. Smith, Proxy. 374—James Lee, M. 376—Gordon L. Smith, M.; Robert O. Tilley, S.W. ' 381—Wayne W . Yale, M. 383—Charles O. Hubbard, M.; Arlie G. Archer, S.W. 384—Merle Wait, M.; Russell A. Duer, S.W.
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385—Henry M. Griffith, M.; Kenneth M. Dawson, S.W.; Dwight V. Dodge J W 386—Donald D. Buster, S.W. 389—Carl R. McKee, M. 393—Leland G. Salts, M.; Robert Frazier, Proxy. 394-4-Melviri C. Cozens, M. 395—Donald E. Lind, S.W. 397—John Barry, Proxy. 398—Isaac W . Ward, Proxy. 400—Darrel W . Glenn, M. 402—Clarence W . Little, Proxy. 403—Gerald George Scott, M.; Owen Dwane Baird, S.W. 404—William R. Wilber, M. 405—Glen L. Knight, M. 407—Roy G. Smith, M. 408—Harry Bauer, M. 410—Wilfred A. Meier, M. 413—Willard Eugene Nelson, S.W. 415—Homer Thomason, M. 417—Per Otto Stockhaus, M. 419—Harold McQiieeni J.W. 420—Donald David Rake, M.; Robert Elton Dark, S.W.; Clyde Max Bahnmaier, , Proxy. 421—Carroll J. Pontius, Proxy. 423—John A. Yelek, M. 427—Warren L. Fouse, M. 431—Francis L. McGee, M.; Lloyd L. White, Proxy. 432—Joseph W . Pepoon, M.; Don Tillotson, S.W.; Bernard A. Olaman, J.W. 433—Henry C. Luce, M.; Roy F. Dyas, S.W.; Glenn E. Barton, J.W. 436—Wilfred A. Derks, M.; Kephart M. Curts, S.W.; Taylor F. Custer, J.W. 445—Loyal E. Belts, M.; Lewis R. Smith, S.W. 447—John F. Scott, M. 448—Leo J. Saindon, Proxy. 449—Rex E. Bruning, M.
I 9 6 0 RECAPITULATION. Grand Officers P r e s e n t . Sub Officers Present
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Past Elective Grand Officers Present
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Past Masters Present (Exclusive of any Grand or Past Elective Grand Officers or District Deputy Grand Masters) District Deputy Grand Masters Present 1959-60 1960-61
286
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42
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62
Representatives of Lodges Present (Exclusive of any Grand or Past Grand Officers, District Deputy Grand Masters or Past Masters)
347
Total Representation in Grand Lodge
778
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Grand Representatives Present
55
Number of Lodges Represented
288
Number of Lodges Not Represented
152
Total Number of Lodges on Rolls
440
Fraternally submitted, Ross R. WiNGFiELD, Chairman RoscoE H. J O H N S O N EARL L . L Y O N GILBERT C . HANDKE JAMES A.
MAGEE
Committee
WILLIAM N . VANDER BEEK, Master and ROBERT C. SPRAGUE, Secretary of Hancock Lodge No. 311 volunteered to assist the Credentials Committee. Their assistance was greatly appreciated by the members of the Committee.
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ADDRESS O F T H E GRAND MASTER.
M.'. W.*. ADDISON C . IRBY, Grand Master, delivered the following Address which, on motion, was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: To the M:.
W:.
Grand Lodge of A. P. & A. M. of Kansas:
M Y BRETHREN:
Once more, we are pleased and happy to meet in Annual Communication, and with the advent of March we welcome the first harbingers and earliest beginnings of the marvelous season. Spring. Soon we shall be privileged to witness the unfolding panorama of God's love for His Creation, the renaissance of nature in all her ineffable beauty and wondrous glory. The return of vernal splendor expresses to us anew in the lines of the poet that: "The year's' at the spring, And day's at the morii. God's in His heaven: All's right with the world. The resurrection of nature in all its myriad miraculous manifestations following its temporary or pseudo-death during the bleakness of winter serves to remind us of the imperishable part of man which survives the graveâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;his immortal soul. Life is real! Life is earnest! And the grave is not its goa.1; Dust thou art, to dust returnest. Was not spoken of the soul. As we come together in the 104th Annual Communication of our Grand Lodge, we assemble from all parts of the state, from all walks of life as representatives of' the most ancient and honorable institution on the face of the earth. W e meet not only to better ourselves individually in Masonry, but more especially to improve and make more effective our collective organized Masonry in Kansas. In this our present convention we should lift our hearts to the Grand Architect of the Universe in humble and reverent gratitude and thanksgiving that we^ as Americans, are privileged to meet as free men in a free country in the convocation of an Order dedicated to God, and to the brotherhood and universal freedom of mankind. May Divine Providence with a guiding and Fatherly Arm about us, and His All-Seeing Eye watching over us, direct us in our deliberations and actions in this Communication. Previous to this Assembly, many here convened have never seen or known each other, yet as we meet in the salubrious atmosphere of Masonic Brotherhood and Fellowship, we no sooner congregate than we become, not strangers, but Friends and Brothers inseparably united in the work of fraternal love and humanitarian benevolence. In this fine medium of harmony, unanimity, and Brotherly Affection, I welcome you my Kansas Masonic Brethren to this, our Grand Lodge Communication of 1960. All of us in Kansas join in welcoming, and hospitably greeting our distinguished and honorable guests from sister Grand Jurisdictions who favor us with their presence here on this occasion in our Capital City of Topeka. May yoiir visit with us be one redolent with mutual happiness, and reciprocal benefit which
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shall; remain to enrich our future lives and memories. W e sincerely hope that you and other representatives of your Grand Lodges may accord us the pleasure and honor of visiting us again in the future. W e trust that each of you will take back to your respective Jurisdictions and Memberships the warm fraternal greetings, and fervent felicitations of the one hundred thousand Masons of Kansas. Tempus fugit! and how swiftly do the sands in the glass run. It seems but yesterday that you conferred upon me the highest honor which can be accorded to a Kansas Mason, that of serving as your Grand Master. For the eminent distinction which you so graciously granted me, I shall ever be humbly grateful and justifiably proud. I accepted this great obligation and sacred trust impressed by the immensity of my Grand Assignment, challenged by the opportunities of Masonic Service it offered, but painfully aware of my limited ability to give you the leadership which the High Office demands, and which you have every right to expect. Throughout the past year I have earnestly determined and fervently resolved to dedicate to you the very best performance of my duties which the faculties and talents granted to me by God could deliver. The record of my stewardship is finished, and my many shortcomings and inadequacies are glaringly evident to all who inspect and appraise my fraternal work. I beseech you to view my humble, but assiduous efforts, and limited achievements in the generous light of brotherly love and fraternal benevolence; and kindly consider them as emanations from a fervent heart and zealous spirit working for Masonry. It is particularly appropriate that for the edification and benefit of this August Assembly, I delve into the illustrious past, and quote from the sterling address of that distinguished Mason of old, M.', W . ' . JACOB SAQUI to the Grand Lodge of Kansas in 1866, thus: . . . "The Institution which we represent, for long centuries has performed services in the interest of humanity, important in character, and of a nature as diverse as the occasion which called them forth; no great event of a beneficial character is recorded in history, but what might be, directly or indirectly traced to a Masonic source. In former ages, Masonry was the propaganda of Knowledge and virtue; Z"i v.'hen b^rbirism swept over thp nafinn like a desolating torrent, in the Masonic Temple, wisdom and knowledge found a secure asylum until, under more propitious conditions, they spread thence to build the proud civilization of the present day" . . . In further recognition of our unrepayable debt to the glorious past of our Fraternity, let us pause briefly, and bow our heads to meditate in reverent respect to the hallowed memory of our devoted Masonic Forebears, who brought forth in the rugged Kansas Territory our first Masonic Lodges, and founded in 1856 our Grand Lodge in the milieu of strife, bloodshed, and killing in "Bleeding Kansas" at that period of time. One hundred years ago when this nation was teetering on the brink of inescapable Civil War, the famous ALBERT PIKE, who had just one year previously become the Grand Commander of the Southern Jurisdiction of the Scottish Rite, was appointed by the then Grand Master of Kansas M.'. W . ' . RICHARD R . REES as Grand Representative of this Grand Jurisdiction to the Grand Lodge of Arkansas. To the Grand Lodge of Arkansas in session, November 1860, ALBERT PIKE spoke on behalf of the Masons of Kansas these momentous words: "I am glad to present these credentials, now Most Worshipful Grand Master, when clouds and shadows form ominously over the Republic and darken even the
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peaceful calms of Masonry with doubts and dismay. These greetings that I convey to you are proof that the strong ties of Masonic Obligations, Masonic Affections, and Masonic Brotherhood are not yet, like so many others snapped asunder, but they still endure, and there is yet peace, calm, and harmony around our Holy Altars, though the elements without are gloomily ominous of disaster and the atmosphere is oppresive as when an earthquake is near at hand. I am sure that all these Brethren will unite with me in the earnest anxious wish that all the great moral and social influence of Masonry may be exerted for the restoration of peace and harmony." W e are proud that no Grand Lodge in this Country severed relationships with any other Grand Lodge in the Nation before, during or after the Civil War. Thus Masonry transcends the controversies and partisanship of Churches, Parties, States, or Nations. In all spheres of human endeavor, the world has made greater strides of progress in the past one hundred years than all the hundreds—^nay thousands of years which have gone-before. And yet in the area of human relationships w e ' have not kept pace with the materialistic aspects of our civilization. W e have not been able to establish satisfactory mutual understanding and respect among the Nations of our Universe. We have not developed effectively the practice of the Golden Rule at the International level, and have not achieved the long sought finest goal of human society—permanent world peace. The present need for the active, dynamic, and practical application of Masonry is greater today than it has ever been before in this troubled, war threatened world faced with constant threat of complete destruction through the devastations of nuclear powered weapons. It is apparent that many of the problems of Masoruy will lessen if each of us accepts completely the responsibility for thoroughly making of our Candidates full fledged Master Masons. Regardless of what might have prompted the petitioner to seek Freemasonry, it is our beholden duty to direct his thoughts to the serious and sacred purpose of the Institution and prepare him for the proper reception of the immortal truths of our Noble Profession. Our obligation does not end when the Candidate has been raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason. It continues uninterruptedly until the pupil becotnes, in fact, the teacher. Masonry must loom large in the perspective of our lives as members of a fine society—it is necessary, to make it a vital indispensable portion of our total plan of life. W e can not relegate it to minor position of unimportance—part time activity to be assumed or thrown aside as we enter or leave a Lodge much as one puts on a coat or takes it off to suit one's comfort or convenience. Rather should Masonry be an all time, all possessing potent force working as an essential agency in conjunction with personal religion in shaping our destinies, and building by right angles, horizontals, and perpendiculars, our Spiritual Temples and Masonic Edifices. IN MEMORIAM. Rest in eternal peace! dear departed Brethren of the Craft, who have gone on to your just reward into the Celestial Lodge above. "Alas for him who never sees The stars shine through his cypress-trees! W h o hopeless lays his dead away. Nor looks to see the breaking day
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Across the mournful marbles play! W h o hath not learned in hours of faith The truth to flesh and sense unknown. That Life is ever Lord of Death, And Love can never lose its own." The relentless march of time and the inexorable reaper with his scythe have taken from the ranks of Kansas Masons 1,890 Brethren who have answered the summons of the Grand Warden of Heaven and gone from their labors here on earth into the Paradise of God. Each man is granted by God his allotted time on earth, but "What is time. The shadows on the dial, the striking of a clock, the running of the sand, day and night, summer and winter, months, years, centuriesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;these are but arbitrary and outward signs, the measure of time, not time itself. Time is the life of the Soul." W e mourn the loss of these, our Friends and Brothers, gone from our midst, but know full well that they have been received into the glorious happiness and fullness of Eternal Life for which this ephemeral and transitory earthly existence is but a preliminary period of preparation. As each of us was born but to die, our abiding and firm faith in Immortality gives divine meaning to our brief stay on this Terrestrial Globe. With eloquent words the silver tongued WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN spoke so beautifully on Immortality: "It would hardly seem necessary, that one should rise from the dead to convince us that the grave is not the end. To every created thing, God has given a tongue that proclaims a resurrection. If the Father deigns to touch with divine power the cold and pulseless heart of the buried acorn, and to make it burst from its prison wall, will H e leave neglected in the earth the soul of man, made in the image of his Creator? If H e stoops to give the rose bush whose withered blossoms float upon the autumn breeze, the sweet assurance of another springtime, will He refuse the words of hope to the Sons of Men, when the frosts of winter, come? If matter, mute and inanimate, though changed by the forces of nature into a multitude of forms can never die, will the spirit of man suflFer annihilation when it has paid a brief visit, like a royal guest to this tenement of clay? N o , I am sure there is another life as I live today." An appropriate and fitting eulogy for our Deceased Brethren will be presented to you this afternoon by the Chairman of the Necrology Committee, W . ' . J O H N BENGEL of Fortitude Lodge No. 107, Independence.
T H E KANSAS MASONIC H O M E .
The Kansas Masonic Home is the pride and joy of Kansas Masons. It is an impressive expression of Fraternal Love, and a tangible demonstration of our Masonry effectively and nobly in practice. It is a manifestation of the active application of the Tenets of our Profession day by day. Kansas Brethern have come into greater knowledge and appreciation of our Masonic Home in recent years than ever before, and more of them by visiting it have been impressed by the fine physical facilities we possess, and have pleasurably observed the great philanthropic Institution in operation. The result has been one of much benefit to Masons and the Home. The favorable effect is attested by the increased enthusiasm and pride regarding the Home by the Craft, and by the increased numbers of applications for admission which have been received in the past two or three years.
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Since the completion of the New Infirmary in December, 1955, the Home has been undergoing continual remodeling and improvements in certain sections in order to augment the capacity of the Infirmary, to increase the facilities for women guests and to provide more attractive and suitable living quarters for resident nursing personnel. All of these improvements have been moderately expensive, but we are proud to say that the Home has continued to progress in service, and to provide a good and happy home for increasing numbers of guests from over the State of Kansas. We express our gratitude and appreciation to Mrs. AENID HILL, Worthy Grand Matron, of the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star, and the Members of Eastern Star Chapters in Kansas foe their cooperation, financial contributions, and endearing personal services in behalf of the Home. We also gratefully recognize the excellent work done by Mrs. Lucy GECKLER, who is an Official Member of the Board of Directors of the Home representing the Eastern Star. The Secretary of the Masonic Home Board, M:. W:. Orro R. SOUDERS, has served the Home faithfully and competently for many years, and has handled its financial matten;, investments, and properties in a highly commendable and astute manner-a true watch dog of the exchequer! M.·. W .·. S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY, the Superintendent, has a position of great responsibility and obligation, but since he is a Christian gentleman of out· standing executive ability, proceeds from an impressive Masonic background, and is blessed with a warm and kind personality, he has been pre·eminently success· ful in the management and administration of the Home. He, personally, has done much to promote the wholesome home· like atmosphere of happiness and contentment which prevails in the Institution, and has endeared himself to the guests who appreciate his thoughtful kindness and courtesy in his associations with them. My Brethren; glory in our Masonic Home, sound its praises, and extol the excellence of its service of Love, foe it is truly a noble part of the work of God!
HOME BOARD MEETING OF JULY 25 Grand Lodge officers and Board members from left to right are. Seated: JOHN H. MURRAY, Grand Senior Warden, Leavenworth, OTTO R. SOUDERS, Past Grand Master and Secretary of Board, Wichita, Mrs. AENID HILL, Worthy Grand Matron, OES, McPherson, Grand Master ADDISON C. IRBY, Fort Scott, Mrs. LUCY GECKELER, Past Grand Matron and Representative OES, Independence, RAY W. KINZIE, Deputy Grand Master, Wichita, ARMAND H. BISHOP, Grand Junior Warden, Parsons. Standing : EUGENE S. PARKER, Worthy Grand Patron, Topeka, SCOTT E. KELSEY, Past Grand Master, and member of the Board, Topeka, BEN W. GRAYBILL, Grand Senior Deacon, Mission, CLARENCE G. NEVINS, Past Grand Master, and Board member, Dodge City, S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY, Past Grand Master, and Superintendent of the Home, Wichita, RICHARD L. BECKER, Past Grand Master, and Treasurer of the Board, Coffeyville, and CHARLES S. McGINNESS, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary, Topeka.
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GRAND ORATOR.
W e are particularly fortunate and privileged to have Brother EUGENE M . FRANK, Bishop of the Missouri Area of the Methodist Church, who resides in St. Louis, Missouri, as Grand Orator of the Grand Lodge. He is a native Kansan and a member of Wyandotte Lodge N o . 3 of Kansas City. He served several Kansas Methodist Churches as Minister, among them the First Methodist Church of Topeka, and was radio Minister of Radio Station W I B W of Topeka for several years before being elevated to the eminent position he now holds in Methodism. W e are pleased that we may share the appropriate message which Bishop FRANK will bring us tonight in our open meeting with our friends and families. COMMITTEE O N PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
This is a new Committee in the Grand Lodge of Kansas. It was my privilege to appoint the first Committee on Public Schools. It was fitting that I should appoint M . ' . W . ' .
RICHARD L . BECKER, P . G . M .
who originated the plans
for,
and recommended the authorization of the Committee when he was Grand Master at the Grand Lodge Communication in 1958. With him serving on the committee are four Brethren who are active and prominent in Public School W o r k . in various sections of the State. The Committee has worked diligently in formulating policies and in projecting its first program, an Essay Contest for Public High School Seniors using the subject: "The History and Development of Public Schools in Kansas." In our meeting tonight in the Topeka Municipal Auditorium the winners of first and second prizes in both the boys' and girls' divisions will be presented their Scholarship Awards, receiving public acclaim and recognition in the presence of their friends and families. A comprehensive report from the Public School Committee will be brought to this Grand Lodge by the Chairman. MASONIC EDUCATION A N D AREA MEETINGS.
The program of Masonic Education in Kansas has developed progressively through the past ten years. The early evolution of it from an elementary activity into a major function of our Grand Jurisdiction was due to brainwork and assiduous efforts of M.". W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S who served as Director of Masonic Education for five years before becoming Grand Secretary in 1958. The Chairman of the Masonic Education Committee, M . ' . W . ' . ScoTT E. KELSEY, has ably directed and administered the activities and program of this group during the past year. The wise selection of an attractive program of more than usual interest, and the excellent publicity given to Area Meetings by the Grand Secretary's Office contributed greatly to the success and good attendance at the meetings. The District Deputy Grand Masters provided additional publicity and impetus for putting the meetings over in a big way. Five Area Meetings were held in the State this past year, at Liberal, Wakeeney, Newton, Fort Scott, and Marysville, and they proved to be pleasingly successful, and very much worthwhile. DISTRICT MEETINGS.
It is a joy and a delight to observe the fine manner in which M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON, Grand Lecturer, conducts the District Meeting and diplomatically
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imparts Ritualistic Instruction, Correction, and Standardization to proficient and poor Ritualists alike. His personal approach by addressing each participating Lodge Officer by his given name creates untold good will, and there is no doubt that he is the most popular and. well known Mason in Kansas. The District Meeting is the special responsibility of the District Deputy of the. District, and these distinguished Brethren have in all but a few instances put a lot of work into these meetings with the result that the attendance at them was notably good, and the Ritualistic Work exemplified has been of excellent quality. The increasing number of Lodges showing perfect officer attendance at the Schools of Instruction is a source of pride and satisfaction to the Committee on Ritualistic Work, and the Grand Lodge of Kansas. There are a few Lodges in the Grand Jurisdiction which fail to be represented in their respective District Meetings each year. This lack of interest in meeting with the other Lodges in the District and receiving Ritualistic Instruction from the Grand Lecturer is inexcusable and highly deplorable. Greater participation in the meetings is strongly urged and recommended for the betterment of individual Lodges and the improvement of Kansas Masonry in general. CHAIRMAN
O F COMMITTEE
O N R E P O R T S O F GRAND
OFFICERS.
In the latter part of January, I960 I was informed by W . ' . HARRY D O N KiNGERY, Chairman of the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers, that for reasons stemming from occupation and business, he was forced to resign his appointment as Chairman of the said Committee. I accepted his resignation with much regret, and appointed W . ' . FLOYD A. PALMER of Fortitude Lodge N o . 107 (Independence), now residing in Topeka, as Chairman of the Committee. Brother PALMER graciously accepted the appointment at the very late date, and I feel confident that under his leadership the Committee will perform its function quite satisfactorily. The Membership of the Committee was otherwise unchanged.
MIDWEST
MASONIC
EDUCATION
CONFERENCE.
Kansas has been an active member of this Masonic Education Group and our Membership has definitely benefitted from material and knowledge gathered from the deliberations and discussions presented at the Conferences attended by our Masonic Education Committee Members. The 1959 Conference in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was attended by M . ' . W . ' . ScoTT E. KELSEY, and M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S . MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary, who reported
that the meeting was one of outstanding value and merit. Your Grand Master set out for the Conference, but bad weather grounded planes in Kansas City and prevented his reaching the intended destination in Iowa.
RITUALISTIC
PROFICIENCY
PROGRAM.
Increasing numbers of Ritualistic Proficiency Cards are being issued by the Grand Lodge under the auspices of the Committee on Ritualistic Work. It has been a pleasure, shared with the Grand Secretary, to sign an incredibly large number of them. These cards are indicative of the rising level of excellence over the State in Degree and Ritualistic Work. The Committee On Ritualistic Work composed of M . ' . W . ' . JAMES H . TRICE, Chairman, M . ' . W.". E. G L E N N
ROBISON,
and M . ' . W . ' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, has done its work well and deserves our warmest praise.
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ASSISTANT GRAND L E C T U R E R S .
Two Assistant Grand Lecturers were reappointed this year, namely: W.*. ARTHUR C
JONES of Downs Lodge N o . 204, and W . ' . CHARLES L . BISHOP of
Delta Lodge N o . 77 of Medicine Lodge. In the latter part of the year two additional Assistant Grand Lecturers were named: W . ' . GEORGE R . URBAN of Sylvan Grove Lodge No. 359 and GILBERT H . FINLAY of St. Bernard Lodge N o . 222 (Dodge City), now residing in Augusta. The assistance and relief which they give to the Grand Lecturer, M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON, in his arduous schedule deserves recognition and commendation. LODGE C E N T E N N I A L
CELEBRATIONS.
In 1859 the Grand Lodge of Kansas was in the process of active growth and expansion, and twelve Lodges were chartered during that year. Six Lodges have continued through a century of Masonic History and Service, and were privileged to celebrate Centennial. Anniversaries in 1959October 16 Lafayette Lodge N o . 16, Manhattan. October 19 Neosho Lodge No. 27, LeRoy. October 20 Palmyra Lodge No. 23 (and Dedication of N e w Masonic Temple) Baldwin. October 21 Topeka Lodge No. 17, Topeka. October 22 Olathe Lodge N o . 19 (and Ground Breaking Ceremony) Olathe. October 28 Valley Falls Lodge No. 21, Valley Falls. Although this schedule was arduous, it was a genuine pleasure for the Grand Lodge Officers and for me to participate in these Auspicious Celebrations and share with the Lodges their pride in having attained the illustrious record of 100 Years of Continuous Service in the Quarries of Freemasonry. The interesting and colorful histories of these Lodges traced something of the development of Kansas Masonry through the latter half of the 19th Century and the first half of the 20th. BUILDING
PROJECTS.
Masonic building projects properly conceived and soundly planned are indicative of progress and activity in a Lodge. They denote live interest and strong incentive for improving and raising the standards of a Lodge in all of its many functions and purposes. Hoisington Lodge N o . 331 and Auburn Lodge N o . 32 were authorized to erect new Masonic Temples. Glen Elder Lodge N o . 294, Muscotah Lodge N o . I I 6 , and Fidelity Lodge No. 106, Eureka, were authorized to purchase buildings for use as Masonic Temples, and proceed with remodeling. Ionic Lodge No. 254, St. John, was authorized to proceed with a remodeling project. Stanley Lodge N o . 444, Olathe Lodge N o . 19, and Marysville Lodge N o . 91 were granted permission to buy lots in anticipation of constructing new Masonic Buildings at a later date. Lenexa Lodge N o . 135 was authorized to sell its present Masonic Building preliminary to buying another Building at a later date. T h e Lodge is to letain rented space in present Building for two years if needed.
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I congratulate these Lodges for the improvements which they have proposed, and in every case we have given approval, although in some instances after some modification of the plans. CORNER S T O N E LAYING
CEREMONIES.
The Corner Stone Laying Ceremony is a treasured heritage which has been transmitted unimpaired through many years to us by our Ancient Operative Brethren who left as enduring monuments to their architectural skill and devotion to their Honorable Profession, the beautiful Gothic Cathedrals built in Europe in the Middle Ages. As Masons we should welcome every opportunity to present this fine and impressive Ceremony for the edification and orientation of the public regarding the Aims and Purposes of Freemasonry. The Grand Lodge - of Kansas was convened in Special Communication on seven occasions for the purpose of performing Corner Stone Laying Ceremonies, for two Masonic Temples, three Post Offices, one Religious Building, and one Public Building, as follows: April
11, 1959
May
16, 1959
June August
6, 1959 1. 1959
October
24, 1959
December 5, 1959 January
23, I960
Cloud County Court House, Concordia, Kansas (arranged by St. John's Lodge N o . 113, Concordia). Post Office Building, Sedan, Kansas (arranged by Vesper Lodge N o . 136, Sedan). Masonic Temple of Ionic Lodge No. 254, St. John, Kansas. Post Office Building at Valley Center, Kansas (arranged by Valley Center Lodge N o . 364). Post Office Building, Madison, Kansas (arranged by Madison Lodge N o . 196). Masonic Temple of Solomon City Lodge No. 105, Solomon, Kansas. Westminster Foundation Building (Presbyterian Church) on University of Kansas Campus at Lawrence, Kansas.
DEDICATION O F MASONIC LODGE
BUILDINGS.
The dedication of a Masonic Temple is the culmination of the fond dreams and hopes of a Lodge to progress by acquiring proud ownership of a more modern building with exterior and interior attributes of increased attractiveness and usefulness for all of the needs of the Lodge. On June 16, 1959 the new Masonic Temple of Henri Lodge No. 190 of Tonganoxie, Kansas was dedicated by Grand Lodge Ceremony according to Ancient Form and Usage. Their new Masonic Home is beautiful to behold, and will be the medium and inspiration for greater Masonic Service in the Community. On October 20, 1959 it was my pleasure to open the Grand Lodge in Baldwin City for the purpose of dedicating the new Masonic Temple of Palmyra Lodge No. 23. It was a proud occasion for this Lodge, for not only were they dedicating the new Building to Masonry, but also in the same evening they were commemorating One Hundred Years of Lodge Service and History in our Grand Jurisdiction. On December 10, 1959 M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON, Past Grand Master of Kansas representing me, convened the Grand Lodge of Kansas in Special Communication, and dedicated the Masonic Temple of Galva Lodge No. 251 in accordance
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with the usual Form and Ceremony appropriate to the occasion. M . ' . W . ' . Brother RoBisoN performed the fine Ceremony in an excellent and dignified manner befitting the Grand Lodge Function. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND
MASTERS.
The key oflScers of the Grand Lodge are the District Deputy Grand Masters, who are said to be the eyes, ears, voice, legs, and mind of the Grand Master in their respective Districts. In later years Grand Masters have been placing more responsibility on these eminent Brethren and calling upon them for more numerous Services to Masonry. They have been zealous and hard workers, diligently and ably administering the affairs of Masonry in their Areas. They are particularly in the best position to know the problems of Masons and Lodges in their Districts, and to institute measures to relieve the difficulties and to improve the welfare of our Order in a given local region of the State. W e are deeply indebted to these select Masonic Community Leaders, and we take off our hats and bow in recognition of their fine service. GRAND
REPRESENTATIVES.
In the interest of promoting better Inter-Grand Jurisdictional Masonic relationships and Amity Grand Representatives act as Ambassadors and Prime Ministers of good will and fraternal love between Grand Lodges which recognize each other. During my year it was my privilege to make the following recommendations for appointments: GRAND REPRESENTATIVES NEAR THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
France LEO J. SCHISLER Georgia JELROY E . TILLOTSON Mexico JBEN W . GRAYBILL (Nuevo Leon) Panama _EARL L . LYON Arkansas ARTHUR M . WILLIAMS
.Goodland Lodge No. 321 Powhattan Lodge No. 363 Old Mission Lodge No. 153
Goodland Emporia .Mission
JRising Sun Lodge No. 8 .Crescent Lodge N o . 133
JFort Scott Arkansas City
GRAND R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S NEAR OTHER GRAND LODGES.
Upon the recommendation of the Grand Masters of the respective Grand Jurisdictions the following appointments have been made: New York
MARION R . KERNS
Prince Edward Island
.WILLIAM MACLEAN
Tennessee
.WILLIAM ROBERT PATTON, J R SPECIAL
Ithaca
Montague .Erwin
DISPENSATIONS.
For shortening time between Degrees : 47 For holding Special Elections -â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 43 To take Charter from Lodge Building 2 For opening Stated Communication early 3 Holding Stated Comrnunication on other than regular night 7 For traveling to confer Degrees (Dramatized Team) 10 Conferring Degrees out of State 2 Conferring Degrees by out-of-State Lodges traveling to our Grand Jurisdiction.. 3 Total
:
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COUNCIL O F ADMINISTRATION.
The Covmcil of Administration serves as a cabinet of experienced and trustworthy advisors to whom the Grand Master is privileged to submit certain matters for discussion and counsel. Thereby proper decisions are reached and Grand Lodge policies are formulated. I have called upon the Council many times for the benefit of their opinions, advice, knowledge, and experience in administering the affairs of the Grand Lodge during my term of office, and they have always given me freely and willingly the needed and desired assistance and support. Because of these frequent consultations, the Council Members have opportunities to express their ideas, to keep a running account of the Grand Lodge as it is being directed by the Grand Master, and to become more adept and seasoned in coping with all phases of the Grand Lodge operation. One of the results is that each of these Brethren is thereby better qualified to serve as Grand Master when he arrives at his Station in the Grand East. These Brethren are my highly esteemed friends, have been my bosom confidantes and ray trusted counselors. N o words of mine can express the depth of my appreciation and gratitude for their fine service. God bless them every one! GRAND LODGE A T T E N D A N C E .
At our last Grand Lodge Sessions in 1959 the weather was very favorable, and our total attendance ran 1,029, which was the best we have had for many years. W e are also proud of the fact that, out of our 440 Lodges, 333 were officially represented at that Communicationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;slightly more than 7 5 % of them. These statistics indicate not only better total attendance and Official Lodge Representation, but what is more important they denote greater interest and participation in the affairs of organized Masonry in Kansas. It should be re-emphasized that the Official Representative of each Lodge is entitled to receive 10 cents per mile one way for mileage, and $10.00 per day for the two day session if h e certifies that he has attended all sessions of the Grand Lodge Communication. This increased allowance will lessen that financial strain for Official Representatives imposed by Grand Lodge attendance. W e trust that this year's figures relating to attendance and representation will reflect a continuing improvement for we know that our Lodges all over the State will receive benefit, inspiration and renewed incentive to function more progressively and effectively through the medium of State-wide Masonic intercourse. T h e more of us who meet together here, the better our Kansas Masonry will be. G R A N D LODGE O P E N M E E T I N G A N D PROGRAM.
The Grand Lodge of Kansas has scheduled an Open Meeting to be held in this Auditorium this evening at 8:00 P.M. Our Families, Friends, and Brethren are invited to attend this special and outstanding Program. This assembly offers an excellent opportunity for us as Masons to present to those in attendance a favorable impression and a proper conception of the Purposes of Masonry. The high light of the Program will be the Masonic Oration by Bishop EUGENE M A X W E L L FRANK, who is certain to bring us a fine Message on this
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Another notable feature of the evening will be the awarding of Scholarships to the Winners of the Public School Essay Contest by the Chairman of the Public Schools Committee of the Grand Lodge, M.'. W.*. RICHARD L . BECKER. W e shall present the State DeMolay Officers for introduction and recognition, and we shall be privileged to have a Music Program presented by the Choral Group from Washburn University in Topeka. Let's all turn out for what promises to be an eminent event in this Grand Lodge Communication. Bring your Friends and Families, and join with us in making the whole affair a gratifying success. DECISIONS AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION. A member of Narka Lodge No. 349 killed his wife, but being adjudged insane was not convicted of murder by the State Courts but was committed to the State Institution for the criminally insane. When the Lodge asked whether or ' not it should prefer charges against the Brother, I ruled that no charges should be filed against him because of his insanity. I denied the request of Fortitude Lodge N o . 107 of Independence to be allowed to change its By-Laws so that those members paying dues on or before January 1st each year would receive a discount of one dollar by the prepayment. The request of Cosmos Lodge 278 of Kiowa to accept as a petitioner for the degrees in the Lodge, a man living in Oklahoma near the State Line was denied by reason of lack of jurisdiction. Friendship Lodge No. 208 of Haven ignored correspondence directed to the Master and Secretary by the Grand Secretary and the Grand Master requesting explanation of the illegal action of the Lodge in accepting as a member by affiliation, a Member of Golden Rule Lodge No. 91 of Topeka without a Certificate of Transfer or a Dimit. The Lodge further ignored the summons of the Grand Master directing that the Master and Secretary appear in Nevrton at a specified time and date with Lodge Records for the purpose of explaining the improper action. Deeming severe disciplinary action advisable I arrested the Charter of Friendship Lodge N o . 208 for a period of about three weeks and placed the Charter in the custody of the District Deputy Grand Master of the District. After the Master and Secretary made what I considered proper amends for their wrong doing, and the Deputy Grand Master had personally visited the Lodge and examined the property and records of the Lodge, I restored the Charter to the Lodge upon the recommendation of the Deputy Grand Master. Several instances of conferral of Degrees in one or tw-n days less than the required 28 days after the preceding Degree occurred without proper authorization by Special Dispensation from the Grand Master. The Lodges were reprimanded and warned against any further infraction of the regulation relating to the statutory time requirement between Degrees. North Star Lodge No. 168 Wichita illegally installed the Senior Warden on January 14, I960 without a Special Dispensation. The Lodge was reprimanded, issued a Special Dispensation to correct the irregularity of installation, ordered to read the Grand Master's letter, the Special Dispensation, and those portions of the Constitution and By-Laws pertinent to the Installation of the Elective Officers of a Lodge at the next Stated Communication. GRAND SECRETARY. M.'. W . ' . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, P.G.M., has been serving our Grand Lodge as Grand Secretary for about fourteen months and in that period of time
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has demonstrated unquestionably to the satisfaction and delight of all his peerless ability and remarkable competence in performing the highly demanding and exacting duties of that Important Office. His zeal and love for the Fraternity are manifest in his indefatigable work, and in the gold mine of ideas and material which he brings forth as he constantly and industriously strives to improve Masonry in our Grand Jurisdiction. His is truly a labor of love and his fine work is certainly above and beyond the call of duty. As Grand , Master, I am indebted to him for the immeasurable assistance, support and guidance which he has out of the goodness of his heart given to me at all times in the past year. I shall be eternally grateful to him for the rO<t of my life. I thank you from the bottom of my heart, M . ' . W . ' . Brother CHÂťyRLEy. TRIALS A N D P U N I S H M E N T S .
This very important Committee is obligated to perform indispensable service to our Fraternity in investigating charges and conducting Masonic Trials involving Members of our Craft who are allegedly guilty of serious offenses against Masonry. Although the exercise of their duties is unpleasant, and at times attended by unjustifiable censure, they uphold the reputation of Freemasonry by removing from our ranks those unworthy individuals who have proven themselves recreant to the Vows of our Order. The Committee has handled all the cases coming to its attention with promptness and finished the necessary action required in each case. Only those charges of recent origin will remain for processing by the next Committee. W . ' . A R T H U R C . HODGSON, Chairman, and the Members of his Committee
merit our appreciation and gratitude for the performance of a necessary service to our Fraternity. W e thank you all for the excellent work of the Committee. F O R T SCOTT R E C E P T I O N .
My home Lodge, Rising Sun No. 8, honored my wife and me with a Banquet and Reception held in Fort Scott at the Scottish Rite Temple on April 25, 1959. Our many Masonic Friends, and members of our family joined with us in this festive and gala Occasion. Our hearts were filled with joy and pride because of the participation by so many good people from all over the State of Kansas. Never again do w e expect to partake of such an overflowing cup of happiness. I wish to express my gratitude to Brother ELMER MORRIS, Chairman of the Reception Committee, to W . ' . WILLIAM LUCAS, Majter of R^ing Sun Lodge N o . 8, and to Brother ERNEST E . BLINCOE, who acted as Master of Ceremonies for the Event. I am also greatly appreciative of the work and cooperation of many Masons of my Lodge and of my Masonic District, and the Ladies of Olive Chapter N o . 13, O.E.S. in promoting and executing in fine style this cherished and long to be remembered Event in my life. My thanks to all for this signal honor and tribute paid me. SEVENTY-FIVE YEAR E M B L E M
PRESENTATION.
One of the most outstanding and unique Masonic Events in the History of the Grand Lodge of Kansas occurred on January 24, I960, when I was privileged to present to the oldest living Kansas Mason, Brother WILLIAM C . HALLOWELL, now almost 102 years old, a 75 Year Masonic Emblem and Certificate of Award. So far as we can determine, never before has any Kansas Mason received this Honor.
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Bro. WILLIAM C. HALLOWELL, born May 20, 185B, receives 75 year membership certificate in ceremony at Drake, Colo., January 24, 1960. Shown with him are Grand Masters CLIFFORD J. GOBBLE, Colorado, and ADDISON C. IRBY (hold ing certificate>'
The presentation was made near Drake, Colorado, at his home by Big Thomp· son River about seven mi les from Estes Park amid the beauty of snow covered mountains dotted with evergreen trees in the bracing mountain atmosphere on a bright sunshiny Sunday afternoon. Our Grand Secretary accompanied me on the scenic motor trip from D enver and we were honored by the presence and participation of M: . W:. CLIFFORD J.
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GOBBLE, Grand Master of Colorado, and M.¡. W.¡. WILLIAM R. ARTHUR, P.G.M. of Colorado in the Memorable Ceremony. Brother HALLOWELL came to Kansas in 1867 with his father and mother and other members of his family from Ohio to Washington County, Kansas where he grew to manhood, and became a member of Greenleaf Lodge No. 232 on December 7, 1885. He has maintained unbroken membership in Greenleaf Lodge to the present time, although he moved to Fort Morgan, Colorado in 1920, and has lived in that State ever since. His is an unequaled record of long Masonic .Membership and Service in Kansas. He is a trlle Kansas Pioneer and long time Mason, and we are immensely proud that he has been a venerable and esteemed 'Member of our Fraternity for three quarters of a Century. TWENTY-FIVE AND FIFTY YEAR EMBLEMS .
One of my projects in 1959 has been to convey to Constituent Lodges the ;importance of ceremonious dignity, of good attendance, and of well conceived planning for the occasion of 50 Year Emblem Presentations. I feel that we have accomplished in the main our purpose in this regard, and I am pleased with the results which we have obtained in improving the quality of these Golden Anniversary Emblem Presentations. It has been a pleasure and privilege for me to present personally many of the 50 Year Emblems to those of our Brethren who merit that fine distinction and honor. Many more such Emblems have fittingly and appropriately been awarded by various capable Brethren-Grand Lodge Officers including District Deputy Grand Masters, Past Grand Masters, and other Distinguished Masons-all representing the Grand Lodge of Kansas.
Example of 50 year membersh ip awards shows former Governor ALF M. LANDON, candidate for U. S. Pre!idency in 1936, receiving gold emblem from Grand Master, M:. W:. ADDISON C. IRBY in meeting at Independence, October 7. Master of the Lodge, IN.:. WALDO I. CAIN looks on.
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W e are happy to observe that many of our Kansas Brethren are now receiving the Golden Emblems commemorative of a half century of membership, and that year after year the number receiving this coveted emblem is steadily increasing. I have enjoyed presenting on behalf of a number of Lodges a sizable number of 25 Year Emblems, and have been present on many occasions when these Emblems have been impressively presented by other Brethren of our Fraternity. It is a real pleasure for us to recognize long years of service and devotion to Masonry in the presentation of these awards denoting our esteem, love and veneration for those privileged to receive them. VISITATIONS. It has been a pleasure and a rich personal experience to visit many Lodges all over Kansas during my year and to enjoy the hospitality of, and fellowship with my Kansas Brethren. The opportunities afforded to renew old Fraternal ties and form new friendships are almost unlimited, and the rewards of Fraternal Associations and intercourse enrich the lives and characters of the fortunate participants. I wish that it had been possible for me to accept all the invitations with which I was honored, however it has been impracticable for me to do more than accept the greater portion of requests for visitations since I was still engaged in the practice of Medicine. The joys of Fraternal Visitation are not exceeded by those of any other Masonic Activity and the many miles I traveled as Grand Master brought me treasured happiness, the memory of which shall remain among my Masonic Souvenirs in the years of the future. A list of my visitations is appended to this report. INSTALLATION OF LODGE OFFICERS. It was my privilege and pleasure to install the Officers of: Rising Sun Lodge No. 8, Fort Scott.. December 4th Girard Lodge No. 93, Girard December 9th Adams Lodge No. 63, Oswego December 17th Arcadia Lodge No. 329, Arcadia December 22nd The Installation Ceremony is a: fine Ritualistic Rite worthy of presentation from memory rather than by reading from a manual. I recommend that more of our Ritualists learn this Ceremony for more eflFective and impressive installation of our Lodge Officers. CHANGE OF MASONIC DISTRICTS. The 10th Masonic District was formerly composed of seven Lodges one of which was Walnut Lodge No. 229, while the neighboring 13th District contained only four Lodges. The Council of Administration made a thorough study of both Districts and decided to transfer Walnut Lodge to the 13th District. Factors leading to the decision were the desire of many Members of Walnut Lodge to be transferred to the 13th District, the physical proximity of Walnut to Chanute, the functional center of the 13th District, and the difference in the number of Lodges in each District. Accordingly Walnut Lodge N o . 229 was transferred in November from the 10th to the 13th District. This Lodge was warmly received and welcomed into the 13th District by R.'. W . ' . CECIL CAGE, District Deputy Grand Master, and the Members of the other four Lodges of the District.
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VISITS TO OTHER GRAND JURISDICTIONS. Strong Fraterrial ties and close relationships exist between the many Grand Jurisdictions of Masonry in our Nation. These bonds of common interests and purposes are strengthened by the visitations of Masons from one State to another. All of us, wheresoever we may be, belong to the same Noble Order and Brotherhood, and as we mingle and fraternize with each other across State Lines, we fondly call to mind the Psalmist's inspiring words: "Behold how good and how pleasant it is for Brethren to dwell together in unity." It was with much pleasure and benefit that I visited the Grand Lodge Communications of North Carolina, Nebraska, Missouri, Texas, Colorado, and Oklahoma, and came back to Kansas each time with increased zeal, added inspiration, and many worthwhile observations which, I feel sure, helped me in attending to my duties as Grand Master. To have the privilege of visiting and associating with Masonic Leaders, of other States is an uplifting and broadening experience of great value. Our Deputy Grand Master, R.'. W.*. RAY W . KINZIE visited the Grand Lodge of Illinois during the Annual Communication, and ably acted as my personal representative there.
CONFERENCE OF GRAND MASTERS. The Grand Secretary, the Deputy Grand Master, and I attended the Conference of Grand Masters of North America, the meetings of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association, the Grand Secretary's Conference, and the Sessions of the Masonic Service Association in Washington, D.C., February 22-25, I960. The Grand Master's Conference is the International Forum of Masonic Leaders where problems and matters of mutual interest are freely discussed, and much good comes out of the Conference for Masonry throughout the North American Continent. Your Grand Master had the privilege of having a small part in the Program in one of the debates on Masonic Subjects, and to present to George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Kansas a check for $2,500.00 as our contribution to the worthy cause. I am certain that the Grand Lodge of Kansas should continue to send the Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master, and the Grand Secretary to these excellent Conferences. RECOMMENDATIONS. RECOMMENDATION NO. 1.
A By-law should be enacted providing for a "Committee on Temple Building and Remodeling." The purpose of this Committee will be to study the plans and projects of individual Constituent Lodges in all matters pertaining to the purchase of property, the construction of buildings, and major remodeling of Masonic Buildings, including the financing of any of these projects. It would further act in an advisory capacity to Lodges in all of the foregoing matters, and serve as an Advisory Board to the Grand Master in the approval or disapproval of the proposed projects of Lodges relating to the aforesaid activities.
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The Committee should be composed of Masonic Members chosen from architects, engineers, realtors, building and loan agents, and bankers. Such a Committee would be a valuable asset to this Grand Jurisdiction. It would perform its function more effectively if the membership were not completely changed each year. RECOMMENDATION NO. 2.
It is recommended that By-law 4-401 be amended to authorize a Member of a Lodge within this Grand Jurisdiction to hold additional Memberships in Lodges belonging to other Grand Jurisdictions which are Fraternally recognized by this Grand Jurisdiction, but to prohibit Dual Memberships in two or more Lodges within this Grand Jurisdiction. The Grand Secretary receives a number of letters from Service Men located in other States or at Foreign Stations inquiring whether or not a Kansas Mason in the Service may become a Member of a Lodge in the Grand Jurisdiction where he is stationed without losing his Kansas Membership. By-law 4-401 prohibits any Dual Membership in Lodges either within or without the State. In order that a Kansas Mason so situated may be active in Masonry and have the uplifting and beneficial influence of continuing Masonic Associations and Teachings as a stabilizing factor in his military life I believe that Dual Membership except within the State of Kansas should be authorized. W e have elderly Kansas Masons who, having retired, now live in Florida, California, or some other place removed from our State. For sentimental or other reasons these Brethren often wish to retain their Membership in a Kansas Lodge, but also would like to be active and hold Membership in a Lodge in the locale where they live. It seems that these Members of long standing should be granted this privilege of Dual Membership. RECOMMENDATION NO. 3.
I recommend that Article V, Section 1 of the Constitution be amended to permit a Past Master, who has not served a particular Lodge as Master, but who is affiliated as a member of the said Lodge, to represent officially the Lodge by proxy, when in possession of the proper Proxy Credentials. It is believed that this minor amendment of the Constitution would beneficially liberalize the qualifications for official representation of a subordinate Lodge in Grand Lodge, and increase without detrimental effect the number of Lodges represented at our Annual Communications. RECOMMENDATION NO. 4.
It is recommended that Article X, Section 4 of the Constitution be amended to authorize the reception of a Petition for Membership by affiliation from any Mason in good standing with a Lodge of another Grand Jurisdiction when the Petition is accompanied by a regular dimit, or a Certificate of Good Standing, or a Certificate of Transfer from the Lodge with which he was last affiliated, or by a Grand Secretary's Certificate, or whatever Documentary Instrument considered legal and proper in the Grand Jurisdiction from which he is transferring. No dimit shall be required for the final acceptance of a transferring Member from a Grand Jurisdiction which does not issue dimits in connection with transferral of Membership. This change in the Constitution seems indicated to remove technical difficulties and obstacles encountered in the transferral of Membership from another
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Grand Jurisdiction to a Lodge in Kansas. There is such a wide variation in the laws of various Grand Lodges regarding transferral of Membership, that our regulations should be made adaptable and flexible to permit the accomplishment of transfers without unnecessary "red tape" and without loss in the continuity of Masonic Membership of the Transferring Member. RECOMMENDATION NO. 5.
I recommend that a By-law be enacted which shall require each Constituent Lodge of this Grand Jurisdiction which has not been officially represented in the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge for three consecutive years to show just cause why appropriate disciplinary action should not be invoked. The above recommendation is not made for the purpose of working a hardship on any Lodge, but for the purpose of making that Lodge mindful of its duty to organized Masonry in Kansas and of bringing out sharply and clearly the woeful state of inactivity and lethargy into which the Lodge has drifted, when that Lodge has failed to have Official Representation in the Lodge for three straight years. Each Master of a Lodge obligates himself during the Installation Ceremony "to attend the Committees and Communications of the Grand Lodge on receiving proper notice." I think that some punitive action to be determined by the designated authorities should be provided for the failure of a Master or his duly empowered proxy to represent the Lodge at Grand Lodge during a period of three consecutive years. It is not my idea that drastic disciplinary action is necessary or advisable in case of such lack of representation, but rather do we desire to provide a potent stimulus for producing better Lodge representation in Grand Lodge, and to provide a By-law with "some teeth" which may increase the participation in Grand Lodge Sessions by lagging or sluggish Lodges. CONDITION OF THE ORDER.
Kansas Masonry is actively working and striving for the furtherance of the lofty aims and great purposes of our Ancient and Honorable Order. It is fundamentally strong and basically well founded. The one hundred thousand Members represent a comparatively high percentage of the Kansas population. Ritualistic proficiency in general is very good and continues to improve. The greater success of our Masonic Education Meetings and District Schools of Instruction than previously demonstrates the live interest to our rank and file in the manifold processes and activities of Masonry. Kansas Brethren take their Masonry seriously, and endeavor to make practical application and use of it in living by the Square, Level, and Plumb, day by day. There are many weak Lodges in our State Organization which need strengthening by appropriate actionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;consolidation or other means. On the other hand we swell with admiration when w e observe how Masonry is thriving and flourishing in many fine Lodges over the State. These strong Lodges are truly the Perpend Ashlars of our State Masonic Structure. My Brethren, there are clouds gathering on the horizon which appear to be ominous. For the first time since the depression years of the thirties and the year 1940, we suffered in 1958 a loss in total Membership in our Jurisdiction, the
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number being 418. During the past year the loss in Membership has almost doubled, being 817. W e realize that a rise in total Membership is not necessarily a true index of the condition of the Order and that other vital factors are more important to its welfare, however if the decline in Membership continues year after year, then it must be said that Masonry is slipping and losing its grip in Kansas. For many years the smaller Lodges have suffered from effects of strong economic centripetal forces which draw people—particularly young men—away from the peripheral rural or small town communities into the central densely populated urban areas offering better occupational and employment opportunities. Now we are startled by the small gain or even loss in Membership sustained by many large Lodges in the metropolitan sections as shown by the statistics of the past year, for there the greatest potential for increased Membership exists. W e urgently need to capture the interest of the younger segment of the adult male population from whose numbers many good Candidates may enter Masonry to further vitalize and strengthen our State Fraternity and to offset the depletion and enervation of our ranks by the increased number of deaths among our older Members. Freemasonry must answer a searching and disturbing question regarding its future: Is Masonry a vital force today or is it threatened by the early signs of decadence? An organization is far from functioning satisfactorily when it is having attendance problems, shrinking in membership, losing the interest and zeal of its Members, and failing to perform adequately its intended mission. Our Membership comes from those are then found worthy by our standards change this time honored custom, but I some definite form of adaptation to the day human society.
who voluntarily seek admission and who upon investigation. W e do not desire to do earnestly believe that Masonry needs changing trends of our complex present
W e must assume a more active and forward attitude toward bringing into the ranks of Masonry good young human material which may give our organization the virility and dynamic drive needed to reverse the downward trend which the Fraternity is experiencing throughout our Nation today. W e must formulate organized plans to publicize Masonry in accordance with ethical practices whenever and wherever possible, and to promote in an effective manner the dissemination of knowledge, to the world at large, of the great spiritual values and uplifting influences of Masonry for the individual man and the great masses of common humanity. W e are forced to eliminate the "shrinking violet" concept and discard the customary passivity which characterizes our attitude toward the acquisition of Worthy Members. Our over all plan for Masonry needs a Committee or Department of Publicity to bring aggressively to the Public an awareness of the fineness, goodness, and greatness of our Order in all times—past, present, and future. It would appear that Masonry is approaching the cross-roads—the valley of decision; the situation presents an inescapable challenge to organized Masonry everywhere in our State and Nation. It is high time that the best brains, the greatest talents, and the most effective spiritual resources of our Fraternity be employed collectively and integratively toward bringing Masonry out of the lengthening shadows which are falling across its pathway into its proper and rightful place in the sun. The sacred charge is ours—as our fine heritage was faithfully conveyed to us in all its cherished light, truth, and beauty by our noble and illustrious forefathers, it is our binding obligation to transmit in improved, ex-
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panded and more effective form everyday practical Speculative Freemasonry to those good men who shall follow after us in the long line of succession of our Noble Order. RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION. The Body of effective Masonry
greatest recognition and deepest appreciation I owe to the Vast Composite Kansas Masonryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;one hundred thousand strong! Our Members are the working tools and implements of Freemasonry. They have made our the fine and many splendored thing it is today.
The many kindnesses, courtesies, and honors bestowed upon me by Brethren everywhere in Kansas have given me happiness, and fullness of Masonic experiences beyond compare. Although I am like all others in Masonry, a common man on the level with my Brethren, I have been treated truly like a king. Because I can not convey my gratitude to each of you individually, I wish to express a collective, all inclusive Thank You, for your kindness, assistatice and "cooperation. To the Past Grand Masters I am indebted for their generously given assistance and advice, and their constructive criticism which have stood me in good stead during my year in the Grand East. I have received good and timely counsel from them when I have requested it. My special gratitude and thankfulness goes to our Deputy Grand Master, R.'. W.". RAY W . KINZIE for his staunch support, personal kindness and friendship, and ever ready willingness to give freely and liberally of his time and fine talents to the cause of Masonry and the Grand Lodge. The Grand Secretary and his competent Office Staff have performed many services for me, and facilitated the accomplishment of many duties and tasks which devolve upon the Grand Master. I thank them each and every one. I must take this opportunity to recognize and express thanks for the indispensable ministrations of all the Grand Lodge Committeemen in their several functions and capacities. My gratitude and praise, I feel called upon to state, for the services of all Grand Lodge Officers who have served with me in 1959, and those of many good Brethren who have come forward to fill the vacancies in Grand Lodge Officer Stations in the several Special Grand Lodge Communications held at various locations in the past year. My physician partners in the Medical Clinic at Fort Scott have made a generous contribution toward facilitating my divided service in 1959 to. Masonry and the practice of medicine, by their helpful understanding and cooperation in shouldering the increased burden and load of work thrust upon them by my frequent absences from home. I shall never be able to repay them for their magnanimity, and I shall ever be grateful to them for their kind consideration of my situation. To my true friend, my faithful traveling companion and chauffeur, R.*. W . ' . JOHN H . ("DICK")
DAVIS, D . D . G . M . of the 9th District, I must voice a very
special personal tribute. H e was always ready to go with me at any time anywhere no matter how long the trip or how late the hour of returning. Brother DiCK, I can never repay you for your kindness in lessening the fatigue and in brightening the long hours of driving occasioned by the peripatetic requirements of my Office. You were a real life saver to me, and I shall never forget your generous and thoughtful personal service to me.
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To my kind and patient wife, Betsy, I express my affectionate appreciation and everlasting gratitude for being understandingly tolerant of my faults and eccentricities during our married life together, and for doing everything in her power to help me with my duties and responsibilities as Grand Master. Our Heavenly Father has granted me good health and strength throughout the year as I have tried to measure up to the demands and requirements of my Office. He has safely guided me through about 27,000 miles of highway, rail, and air travel, and has given me inspiration and incentive to serve you, the Masons of Kansas, to the best of my ability. Everything comes from God, and to Him we owe all. I have quaffed the brimming cup of happiness, and for having been privileged to pass this glorious way from the South, by way of the West to the Grand East, I thank you one and all! CONCLUSION. Universally man prays for daily bread, one of the basic necessities for the maintenance of human life. Kansas is proud of her people who live close to the soil, nature, and God, and perform an essential service to mankind in the production of life sustaining wheat. "There in no unbelief: Whoever plants a seed beneath the sod. And waits to see it push away the clod. He trusts in God!" By tilling vast tracts of prairie land and producing millions of bushels of wheat Kansans extend beneficence far beyond State Boundaries to the far corners of the Earth. Trusting in the productivity of our Mother Earth, and in the certainty of God's promised increase, though frequently plagued by drouth, hail, and adversity, the farmer with abiding faith plants the tiny grain of wheat. "If this invisible germ of life in the grain of wheat can pass unimpaired through three thousand resurrections, I shall not doubt that my soul has the power to clothe itself with a new body, suited to its new existence, when this earthly frame has crumbled into dust." The farmer as he sows envisions millions of brilliant verdant resurrections covering land as far as the eye can see, at times covered by nuturing snow which melting opens green windows and reveals the mystifying miracle of life attended by the progressive phenomena of growth and development with promise of future fruition. He dreams fondly of the coming beautiful panorama—the yellow sea at June's full harvest—across whose responsive surface the caressing breeze imparts a rippling lambent wave of bobbing heads of ripe golden grain. Truly, this is a glory of God, Nature and Man. "Back of the loaf is the snowy flour, And back of the flour the mill, And back of the mill is the wheat and the shower. And the sun and the Father's will." Let us be deeply grateful for God's infinite Goodness, Wisdom, and Love— "that Love which He, our Father has for all his children, err they ever so much and often, and wander they ever so far from the Light that Love which is the law, the beauty and the harmony of the Universe."
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How proud we are that Kansas Masonry developed as an important factor in the history of the Sunflower State. W i t h the settlement of land by pioneers came Masonry to exert its potent and salutary influence for good in the evolution of law and order out of chaos in the wild and strife ridden Territory. With progress of our State for nearly one hundred years Masonry has moved along continuing to exert its beneficial effects in the forward march of our fine civilization and human society in the Middle West, the' Heart of America. God grant us the wisdom, the incentive, and the power to continue to do well the work ot our Noble Profession. May we be able to prove ourselves, indeed, Master Masons, when tested by the Mystic Square, Level and Plumb, truly worthy, of that proud titleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Freemasons! In a short time the Exalted Honor which you granted to me last March shall pass to my deserving and competent Successor, the Mantle of Fraternal Leadership shall be placed upon his worthy shoulders, and into his capable hands shall be placed the Gavel of Authority.-May God grant him the best of success, the finest of achievements, complete happiness, and a sterling record as Grand Master in I960. Let us all pledge to him our unswerving loyalty, our complete cooperation and our continuing integrated labors for a better Masonry in Kansas. "Trusting to Him who can go with me, and remains with you let us confidently hope that all will . . . be well." "Trust no Future, however pleasant! Let the dead Past bury its dead! Act, act in the living present! Heart within, and God o'er head!" Fraternally submitted, ADDISON
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APPENDIX TO GRAND MASTER S ADDRESS. LISTING O F GRAND MASTER'S I T I N E R A R Y A N D VISITATIONS.
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W.'.
ROBERT AARONSON,
Grand Master of Missouri, in Ivanhoe Temple. Pittsburg, Scottish Rite Club, Maundy Thursday Address. Fredonia, Fredonia Shrine Club, Address. Ft. Scott, Scottish Rite Easter Service, Open Meeting, Address.
April Leavenworth, Banquet and Reception honoring M.'. I.*. LAZARUS LOEB, Grand Master of Grand Council, R.&S.M. Independence, Shrine Club, Address.
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7 Chanute, Shrine Q u b , Address. 9 Devon, Devon Lodge N o . 92, 50 Year Emblem. 11 Concordia, Corner Stone Ceremony, Cloud County Court House. 13-15 Ft. Scott, Scottish Rite Reunion, Participation in Degrees. 15 Topeka, Grand Chapter of Kansas, O.E.S., Address. 21-22 Charlotte, N.C., Grand Lodge of North Carolina. 27 Blue Mound, 50 Year Emblem. 28 Hartford, 50 Year Emblems. 30 lola, I d a Council, R.&S.M. Ceremonial, Participation in Degree. May 2 Pittsburg, Shrine Ceremonial, Mirza Temple. 4 Leavenworth, Leavenworth No. 2, 50 Year Emblems. 5 Wakefield, 50 Year Emblems. 7 Garnett, Delphian Lodge N o . 44, 50 Year Emblem Presentation by M.\ W . \
12 12 13 16 18 22 25 26 27 28 29 30
FLOYD S . ECORD, P.G.M.
Topeka, Grand Commandery. Cheney, Morton Lodge N o . 258, Fellowship Meeting. Kiowa, Cosmos Lodge No. 278, District Fellowship Meeting. Sedan, Post Office Corner Stone Ceremony. Lawrence, Lawrence Lodge N o . 6 and Acacia Lodge N o . 9, 50 and 25 Year Embems. Wichita, Midian Shrine Temple, Banquet honoring ED RUSH, Imperial Council Officer. Fort Scott, Past Master's Night. Garland, Memphis Lodge No. 108, 50 Year Emblem and Certificate of Award for 25 Years Service to Secretary. Neodesha, Harmony Lodge N o . 94, 50 Year Emblem. Kingman, Ninnescah Lodge No. 230, 50 Year Emblems. Turon, Turon Lodge No. 358, 50 Year Emblems. Arlington, Arlington Lodge No. 299, 50 Year Emblems.
June 6 -11 17 19 21 22 23
St. John, Corner Stone Ceremony, Ionic Lodge No. 254, Masonic Temple. Omaha, Nebr., Grand Lodge of Nebraska. Tonganoxie, Henri Lodge No. 190, Dedication of Masonic Temple. Parsons, Past Master's Night. Pittsburg, Mirza Shrine Temple, Family Picnic. Arma, Fellowship Meeting. Wichita, Sunflower Lodge No. 86, 50 Year Emblems.
July 9 17 24 25 27
Oswego, Adams Lodge No. 63, 50 Year Emblem. Topeka, Orient Lodge No. 51, 50 Year Emblem. Wichita, Council of Administration Meeting. Wichita, Masonic Home Board Meeting. Ft. Scott, Shrine Club Meeting.
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Valley Center, Post Office Corner Stone Ceremony. Mirza Temple Shrine Ceremonial honoring the Grand Master.
August
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September 3 8 9 11
Osawatomie, Osage Valley Lodge No. 24, 50 Year Emblem. Overbrook, Ridgeway Lodge N o . 62, 50 Year Emblem. Erie, Past Master's Night and 50 Year Emblem. Ft. Scott, Rising Sun Lodge N o . 8, 25 Year Emblem.
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PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
12 13 14 16 18 19 23 25 26 28-30 October 5 6 7 12 13 14 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 31 November 2 4 5 6 7 9 10 16 17 18 19 24 27 28
Prairie Village, Old Mission Lodge N o . 153, Fellowship Meeting, 4th and 5th Masonic Districts. Kinsley, Masonic Picnic. Fulton, Past Master's Night. Clay Center, Celebration of Redecorated Masonic Temple. Kansas City, Wyandotte Lodge N o . 3, 50 Year and 25 Year Emblems. Kansas City, Dinner and Reception for Dr. LENNERT B . MALLOTT, Supreme Watchman of Shepherds, W.S.J. Wichita, Albert Pike Lodge No. 303, 50 Year Emblem. Independence, Scottish Rite Club, Address. Atchison, Centennial Celebration and Ceremonial of Washington Chapter No. 1, R.A.M. St. Louis, Mo., Grand Lodge of Missouri. Liberal, Areal Meeting. Wakeeney, Areal Meeting. Independence, Fortitude Lodge No. 107, 50 Year Emblems. Hiattville, Fellowship Night. Burlingame, 50 and 25 Year Emblems. Coffeyville, Keystone Lodge No. 102, Past Master's Night. Manhattan, Lafayette Lodge No. 16, Centennial Celebration. Newton, Areal Meeting. LeRoy, Centennial Celebration. Baldwin, Palmyra Lodge No. 23, Centennial Celebration and Dedication of New Masonic Temple. Topeka, Topeka Lodge N o . 17, Centennial Celebration. Olathe, Centennial Celebration and Ground Breaking Ceremony for New Masonic Temple. Ft. Scott, Areal Meeting. Madison, Post Office Building Corner Stone Ceremony. Hepler, Pot Luck Supper and Fellowship Meeting. Hoisington, 50 and 25 Year Emblems. Valley Falls, Centennial Celebration. Marysville, Areal Meeting. Pittsburg, Mirza Shrine Temple Ceremonial. Pittsburg, Homecoming Night and 50 Year Emblems. Arcadia, Fellowship Meeting. Parsons, Official Visit and Address. Wichita, Council of Administration Meeting. Wichita, Masonic Home Board Meeting. Valley Center, Past Master's Night and 50 Year Emblems. Ellinwood, Official Visit and Address. LaCygne, 50 Year Emblems. lola, 50 Year Service Award to Lodge Treasurer, 25 Year Emblems. Yates Center, 50 Year Emblem Presentation by M.'. W . ' . FLOVD S. EcoRD, P.G.M. Mound Valley, Outdoor Masonic Sign Presentation to Lodge. Buffalo, 50 Year Emblems. Mission, Red Cross of Constantine Dinner and Meeting. Kansas City, Kaw Lodge No. 272, 50 Year Emblem Presentation to M.".
W.'.
A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND, p . G . M . by M . ' .
W.'.
Y O U N G , P.G.M. Special Communication of Grand Lodge. December 2-3
Waco, Texas, Grand Lodge of Texas.
CLAUD F .
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Ft. Scott, Rising Sun Lodge No. 8, Installation of Lodge Officers. Wichita, Scottish Rite K.C.C.H. Investiture and 33rd Degree Conferral. Girard, Installation of Lodge Officers. Chanute, 50 Year Emblems. Solomon, Solomon City Lodge No. 105, Corner Stone Ceremony. Galena, 50 Year Emblems. Oswego, Installation of Lodge Officers. Arcadia, Installation of Lodge Officers. Abilene, St. John's Day Observance. Pittsburg, Mirza Temple Shrine, New Year's Eve Dance.
1960 January Louisburg, Peace Lodge No. 243, 50 Year Emblems. Ft. Scott, 9th Masonic District Meeting. Spivey, 50 Year Emblems. Arma, 50 Year Emblems. Blue Mound, 50 Year Emblem, Lotus Lodge No. 286. Savonburg, Virginia Lodge No. 315, Open Meeting. Pittsburg, Mirza Temple Divan Dinner. Pittsburg, Annual Meeting, Election, and Installation of Officers, Mirza Temple. 23 Lawrence, Corner Stone Ceremony for Westminster Foundation Building (Presbyterian Synod of Kansas) on University of Kansas campus. 24 Drake, Colo., Presentation of 75 Year Masonic Emblem and Certificate of Award to WILLIAM C . HALLOWELL, oldest living Kansas Mason, in his home. 25--26 Denver, Colo., Grand Lodge of Colorado. 29 Wichita, Council of Administration Meeting. 30 Wichita, Masonic Home Board Meeting. February 3 Chanute, Cedar Lodge No. 103, 50 Year Emblems. 4 Wichita, Bestor G. Brown Lodge N o . 433, Recognition of new Master Masons of 1959. 6 Gridley, Past Master's Ass'n of Hebron Lodge No. 314. 8-10 Guthrie, Okla., Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. 13 Pittsburg, Mirza Temple, Potentate's Ball. 16 Urbana, 75th Anniversary of Urbana Lodge No. 239. Open Meeting, 25 Year Emblems. 17 Bronson, Bourbon Lodge No. 268, Official Visit, Presentation of A and B Proficiency Cards. 18 Topeka, Siloam Lodge No. 225, 25 and 50 Year Emblems. 19 Moran, Marmaton Lodge No. 245, 75th Anniversary, Open Meeting. 22-25 Washington, D.C., George Washington Masonic National Memorial Ass'n., Conference of Grand Masters, Conference of Grand Secretaries, and Masonic Service Association. March 1 Mapleton, Eldora Lodge No. 28, 50 Year Emblem. 3 Overland Park, Homecoming, Past Master's Night. 5 Kansas City, Red Cross of Constantine, Installation of Officers and Annual Party. 7-8 Topeka, Grand Council, R.&S.M. and Grand Chapter, R.A.M. 9-10 Topeka, 104th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, A.F.&A.M. Many other visitations and presentations were made by Past Grand Masters, and the Grand Lodge Officers representing the Grand Lodge and the Grand Master during the past year. 1 8 9 11 12 14 16 20
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March
CALL T O R E F R E S H M E N T .
The Grand Master called the Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 1:30 o'clock this afternoon.
AFTERNOON SESSION
CALL T O LABOR.
The Grand Master called the Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor at 1:30 o'clock P.M.
REPORT OF C O U N C I L O F ADMINISTRATION.
R.'. W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP, Grand Junior Warden, presented the following report constituting a review of matters acted upon by the Council of Administration during the past year which, on his motion, was adopted and referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers. To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Our Grand Master has courteously and thoughtfully conferred with the Council of Administration quite frequently on many matters pertaining to the Craft during the past year. As a result, twelve meetings were called by the Grand Master at which he gave advice and counsel with reference to the administration of the business of the Craft in order that the Council of Administration might be fully informed. After apprizing the Council of the facts relative to the matters at hand, our Grand Master would then earnestly and dilligently endeavor to discover the wishes of the Council concerning these things so that he might better serve his brethren. It is a matter of record that the decisions reached were unanimous and copies of the. minutes are filed in the office of the Grand Secretary and with the Secretary of the Council. The following is a brief summary of the meetings and action taken by the Council of Administration which we present for the approval of this Grand Lodge: Following the close of the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge at Wichita, Kansas, March 12, 1959, the Council of Administration met in the Secretary's office of ALBERT PIKE LODGE at 1:30 p . m. The following officers were elected: M . ' . W . " . ADDISON C . IRBY, President, R.". W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP, Secretary;
and M . ' . W.". SCOTT E . KELSEY was elected to a four-year term on the Kansas Masonic Home Board to fill a vacancy created by the termination of the term of M . ' . W . ' ; CLAUD F . YOUNG who declined to be a candidate to succeed himself. M.". W.". E. G L E N N ROBISON was continued as Grand Lecturer of the Grand Lodge. T h e position of Director of Masonic Education was abolished with the understanding that duties formerly performed in that position would be discharged in the Grand Secretary's office.
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The First National Bank of Fredonia, Kansas was designated as the depository of Grand Lodge Funds. At the April meeting, the invitation of the Topeka Lodges to hold the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge in I960 was accepted. At the May meeting, it was reported that Brother A L L E N EARL K E E C H , a Past Master of Shawnee Lodge No. 54 had performed an exceptionally large amount of work in behalf of patients at Wadsworth Hospital, and that Brother K E E C H had asked that any publicity connected with this humanitarian service be credited to the Masonic Service Association, which desired to officially assign Brother KEECH to duty for the association at Wadsworth Hospital. T h e Council approved the action of Brother KEECH as reported, and commended him for the favorable publicity Kansas Freemasonry had received as a result of his efforts and also the eflforts of his wife, a Gray Lady at Wadsworth. At the July 24th meeting, it was decided to transfer Walnut Lodge N o . 229 from District N o . 10 to District No. 13, effective at the discretion of the Grand Master. It was decided at this meeting that the term of each District Deputy Grand Master should end at the Annual Communication of Grand Lodge every year, and a new term begin immediately following. This action to be effective beginning with the Annual Communication held in March, I960. The Grand Secretary was authorized to have certain repairs and alterations made at the Grand Lodge Building at an estimated cost of $350.00. At the August 1st meeting, it was decided to increase the amount of insurance on the Grand Lodge Building from $262,000.00 to $315,000.00 and to change the form of insurance from full coverage to 8 0 % co-insurance. At the October 6th meeting, it was decided to purchase 500 copies of "OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS", a special education issue of the N E W AGE issued by the Supreme Council, 33°. Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction of the U. S. A.; authorized a donation of $100.00 to Virginia City Lodge, Virginia City, Montana, damaged by the earthquake in the vicinity of Yellowstone National Park. The Lodge was originally a Kansas Lodge. In July, following a discussion relative to the possibility of purchasing liability insurance (personal and property) covering each of our Kansas Masonic Lodges, M . ' . W.". E. G L E N N ROBISON was directed by the Grand Master to assemble further information concerning said insurance, and to report his findings at a later date. M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON and W . ' . JAMES H . TRICE, J R . , collected
data from two insurance companies and reported their findings at a meeting October 17th. N o decision was reached, but at the January 29, 1960, meeting, it was decided that the proposal to secure blanket insurance as above described is not advisable, and that each lodge should determine for itself the amount of liability insurance deemed sufficient for its needs. The preceding account is only a small percentage of the numerous matters considered by your Council of Administration, but it will give interested brethren some idea of the many items of importance to come before the Council. Others are or will be presented to Grand Lodge in other reports. T h e members of the Council of Administration have had the opportunity t o gain an intimate knowledge of the manner in which a Master Craftsman works as exemplified by our Grand Master. His inspiring leadership will long be remembered. May his tribe increase. Respectfully submitted, ARMAND H . B I S H O P ,
Secretary.
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March
REPORT O F T H E GRAND TREASURER. M . ' . W . ' . B E N S. P A U L E N , G r a n d Treasurer, presented t h e followi n g r e p o r t w h i c h , o n h i s m o t i o n , w a s referred t o t h e C o m m i t t e e o n R e p o r t s o f G r a n d Officers: To the M.:. W:. Grand Lodge A. p. & A. M. of Kansas: Cash balances and securities are here listed: GENERAL FUND.
Receipts. February 16, 1959, Balance on hand 1959-1960 Received from Grand Secretary Bonds matured—. To adjust bond transaction
$130,757.07 336,122.41 15,000.00 184.51
_ - . . Disbursements. 1959-1960 Warrants paid: to Charity Fun, 189; 205-206, 214, 218, not received 206, 214, 218, not received N o . 500 to 776, (exclusive of 768, not received — Communication Transferred to Charity Fund Warrants No. 205-208-210-769, 19581959 issue February 18, 1960, Balance on hand
$482,063.99
$275,864.08 $275,864.08 42,948.55 9,332.61 5,002.10 3,610.53 145,306.12
482,063-99
CHARITY FUND.
Receipts. February 16, 1959, Balance on hand Received from General Fund.. Received General Warrant N o . 33 Interest Disbursements. 1959-1960 Warrants No. 31 & 32 February 18, I960, Balance on hand
$
8,946.33 5,002.10 829.00 279.50
15,056.93
$ 10,000.00 5,056.93
15,056.93
CASH BALANCES.
General Fund Charity Fund
$145,306.12 5,056.93 $150,363.05 Fraternally submitted, BEN S. PAULEN,
Grand
Treasurer.
CERTIFICATION.
This is to certify that there is to the credit of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas, on this 18th day of February, I960, in the following funds: General Fund... $145,306.12 Charity Fund 5,056.93 $150,363.05 First National Bank in Fredonia SEAL
Fredonia, Kansas
MAUDE KINDER,
Assistant
Cashier.
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55
BOND ACCOUNT. GENERAL ACCOUNT,
U. S. Savings Bonds, Series G. 21/2%: No. X807419G _ _ (In process of exchange for 4 % % Treas. Notes same amount.) No. X908638G Due January, 1961: No. V975174G Due February, 1961: Series K. 2.76%: No. X106057K No. X106058K Due March, 1968: No. X n 8 8 6 3 K No. V97218K Due March, 1969: Series H. 3%: No. X519276H Due March, 1969: 3% Treas. Bonds of 1964: No. 378 Due February, 1964: No. 1990 No. 1991 ^ No. 535 No. 536 No. 537 â&#x20AC;¢; Due February, 1964:
$ 10,000.00 10,000.00 5,000.00
10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 5,000.00
10,000.00
5,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 5,000.00 5,000,00 5,000.00
CHARITY F U N D .
U. S. Savings Bonds, Series G, 2^/2%: No. V975177G Due February, 1961; No. X1121119G Due February, 1962: Series K. 2.16%: No. X106059K Due March, 1968: No. V97217K Due March. 1961: C.;.,.. U
5,000.00 10,000.00
10,000.00 5,000.00
:inf..
No. V508485H Due March, 1968: No. V580517H Due March, 1969: Maturity value of all bonds
5,000.00 5,000.00 $132,000.00
Fraternally submitted, B E N S.
PAULEN,
Grand
Treasurer.
CERTIFICATION.
I hereby certify that the above bonds, as listed, are held in our safe subject to the order of B E N S. PAULEN, Grand Treasurer. First National Bank in Fredonia SEAL
Fredonia, Kansas
C. T . PARKER,
Cashier.
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March
LYNN R. BRODRICK MEMORIAL CHARITY FOUNDATION FUND.
To the M.:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. P. 6 A. M. of Kansas: Cash balances and securities are here listed: Receipts. February 16, 1959, Balance on hand 1959-1960, Interest on bonds received Disbursements. February 18, I960, Balance on hand Fraternally submitted,
$
131.11 835.00 966.11
$
966.11 966.11
BEN S. PAULEN,
Grand
Treasurer.
Certification. I hereby certify that there is to the credit of the M.". W.*. Grand Lodge A. F. & A.' M. of Kansas, Lynn R. Brodrick Memorial Charity Foundation Fund, the sum of $966.11. First National Bank in Fredonia SEAL
MAUDE KINDER,
Fredonia, Kansas
Assistant
Cashier.
BOND REPORT.
Registered U. S. Treasury 2Y2%No. 6621 (1961) 2-15-54/11-15-61 N o . 1442 (1963) 2-15-54/ 8-15-63-No. 3915 (1963) 12-15-54/ 8-15-63 Series H: No. M3545876H .--,-
4
10,000.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 1,000.00
Maturity value of Bonds...
$ 26,000.00
Certification. I hereby certify that the above bonds, as listed, are held in our safe, subject to the order of B E N S. PAULEN, Grend Treasurer. First National Bank in Fredonia SEAL
Fredonia, Kansas.
C. T. PARKER,
Cashier.
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REPORT O F T H E GRAND SECRETARY. M . * . W . ' . C H A R L E S S. M C G I N N E S S , G r a n d Secretary, p r e s e n t e d t h e f o l l o w i n g r e p o r t w h i c h , o n his m o t i o n , was referred to t h e C o m m i t t e e o n Reports of G r a n d Officers: To the M:.
W:.
Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. oj Kansas:
The report which I am pleased to submit herewith covers one of the most pleasant years of my life. It represents the activities of the Office of Grand Secretary which have been some what strenuous at times, but every Member of my Staflf has rendered able and devoted service. This has contributed greatly to what I feel has been a real service to the Masons of Kansas. In turn we in the Grand Secretary's office have received the fullest cooperation from the Masters and Secretaries of the 440 Lodges, as well as all Grand Lodge Officers and a host of other devoted Members. W e thank you one and all. ANNUAL REPORTS. Reports were received on time from all but one Lodgeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^Devon N o . 92. This Lodge made satisfactory explanation for the tardy forwarding and our Grand Master authorized the sending of Credentials. One other Lodge sent the report but was delayed in securing the signature of the Master on the warrant for per capita. This was also excused and all Lodges have therefore been issued Credentials. ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS. The Proceedings of the 103rd Annual Communication were received from the printer and mailed on May 29, 1959. MEMBERSHIP. Our loss in Membership of 817 Members is the largest since 1939. W e have noted a gradual decline in Degree work since 1953 which has brought two successive years of Membership losses. W e hope this represents the bottom of the cycle, and from reports reaching our Office we believe that the trend has turned. At least we hope this will be the case. Our Membership of 100,042 at the December 31, 1959 closing was still above 100,000. The number of Chartered Lodges remains unchanged at 440.
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March
REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES. W e submit the following schedule of Revenue and Expenditure for the year 1960. Revenue. One dollar per Capita on 100,042 Five dollar Raising Fee on 2,050 Miscellaneous Less Charity Fund 5% Expenditures. Budget Annual Communication, Topeka Grand Masters Contingent Fund Grand Masters Apron and Jewel Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer Bond Premium Printing Annual Proceedings...".....:. Personal Property Tax Grand Master's Allowance (By-law 2-306) Grand Treasurer's Allowance (By-law 2-306) Grand Master's and Grand Secretary's Conference Payroll Tax on Salaries Social Security and Unemployment Building Repairs Committee Allowance Mileage and Expense (By-laws 2-308, 2-309, 2-310) Grand Lecturer Salary and Expense Committee on Ritualistic Work Printing of Law Books, I960 Edition George Washington Memorial Contribution Committee on Masonic Education, printing, etc. Incidental Expenses Committee on Trials and Punishments Postage and Express Library Expense Stationery and Printing Items for Resale Miscellaneous Account Official Stenographer Per Diem Allowance (Lodge Representatives etc.) District Deputy Conference Dues Masonic Service Association Microfilming Records Replacement of Equipment
$100,042.00 10,250.00 3,500.00 $5,002.00
.:
$ 32,732.79 $ 1,500.00 3,200.00 475.00 37.50 2,500.00 200.00 800.00 200.00 1,500.00 500.00 2,000.00 1,100.00 10,000.00 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 7,000.00 1,000.00 1,500.00 2,500.00 4,000.00 1,500.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 3,000.00 1,200.00 50.00 8,000.00 450.00 2,100.00 500.00 2,500.00
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Dues and Pees 297.00 1,903.00 773.00 466.00 3,013.00 606.00 275.00 379.00 334.00 1,450.00 366.00 533.00 317.00 690.00 219.00 852.00 505.00 204.00 1,043.00 1,648.00 670.00 111.00 805.00 1,163.00 616.00 505.00 379.00 285.00 1,127.00 162.00 577.60 171.00 331.00 444.00 228.00 570.00 207.00 524.00 4,140.00 336.00 458.00 538.00 472.00 953.00 290.00 466.00 1,187.00 715.00 401.00 461.00 719.00 809.00
No. 201.... 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218..... 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229.... 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252
Dues and Pees 911.00 165.00 619.00 420.00 329.00 748.00 487.00 429.00 179.00 375.00 169.00 354.00 338.00 218.00 254.00 346.00 606.00 253.00 31100 420.00 521.00 1,939.00 591.00 318.00 2,977.00 215.00 195.00 168.00 289.00 955.00 149.00 186.00 564.00 246.00 161.00 607.00 440.00 560.00 131.00 219.00 155.00 182.00 415.00 285.00 337.00 970.00 62300 211.00 132.00 142.00 294.00 679.00
March
Dues and No. Fees 253 460.00 254.: 609.00 255 155.00 256 374.00 257.... '..... 255.00 258 658.00 259 312.00 260 275.00 261 318.00 262 436.00 263 413.00 264 313.00 265 1 1,220.00 266 297.00 267 341.00 268 394.00 269 492.00 270 206.00 271 '. 1,686.00 272 2,429.00 273 839.00 274 403.00 275 539.00 276 158.00 277 419.00 278 701.00 279 428.00 280 208.00 281 579.00 282 464.00 283 315.00 284 518.00 285. 215.00 286 349.00 287 348.00 288 138.00 289 424.00 290 817.00 291 351.00 292 252.00 293 656.00 294 336.00 295....: 582.00 296 138.00 297 425.00 298 18900 299 417.00 300 895.00 301 428.00 302 129.00 303 17,809.50 304... 108.00
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62
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
March
SCHEDULE " B . " Per capita Tax and Raising Fees: 40 42 47 80 87 139 145 159 164 211
$
6.00 3.00 3.00 7.00 2 00 3.00 5.00 15.00 3.00 5.00
212 225 231 250 251 254 265 330 350 363
-
3.00 3.00 9.00 1.00 5.00 3.00 3.00 6.00 10.00 3.00
367 368 402 403 410 417
3.00 2.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 12.75
Total
$128.75
SCHEDULE " C . " Amounts received from-Investment: US 21/2 Bonds X1121119G $10,000.00 US 21/2 Bonds X807419G $10,000.00 US 21/2 Bonds V975177G $5,000.00... US 21/2 Bonds V975174G $5,000.00 US 21/2 Bonds X908638G $10,000.00.: US 2.76 Bonds X106059K $10,000.00 US 2.76 Bonds V97217K $5,000.00 US 2.76 Bonds X10657K $10,000.00 US 2.76 Bonds X106058K $10,000.00 US 2.76 Bonds X118863K $10,000.00 US 2.76 Bonds V97218K $5,000.00.. US 3 % Bonds V508485H $5,000.00 US 3 % Bonds V5080517H $5,000.00 , US 3 % Bonds 378 $5,000.00 US 3 % Bonds 378 $5,000.00... Treasury 3 % Bonds 1990-1991, 535-536-537 $17,000.00 US 31/2 Bonds X519276H $10,000.00 Treasury Bonds A 64 Bonds 1442-3915 (Brodrick) US Bond HM345876 (Brodrick).. Bond 6621 (Brodrick) Total
;
$ 250.00 250.00 62.50^ 62.50 250.00 276.00 138.00 276.00 276.00 276.00 138.00 98.50 98.50 75.00 150.00 510.00 80.00 62.00 562.50 22.50 250.00 $4,089.00
CASH ACCOUNT. Schedule " A " Schedule " B " Schedule " C " Budget Settlements Special Dispensations, Brown Special Dispensations, Irby Ciphers Sold Blanks Sold Monitors and Ceremonies Twenty-five year Emblems Aprons Postage
$310,100.75 128.75 4,089.00 16,260.86 20.00 230.00 1,975.00 2,151.27 1,198.27 346.45 202.00 .64
1959-60
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
Trials and Punishments Proceedings Refund, Adjustment on mailing Grand Secretary's Certificates Dimit - Renewal Special Edition, Wichita Eagle Law Books Public School Books Refunds-Bond Purchased Transfer, General to Charity Fund Bonds Cashed and re-invested Penaltyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;By-Law 4-202
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63
6.08 .50 3.11 12.00 3.00 370.50 81.60 31.93 189.71 829.00 15,000.00 20.00 $353,250.42
64
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
March
WARRANT ACCOUNT. Dale
No.
Favor of
For
3- 2 1—Thacher Hall, Masonic Education 3- 2 2—Swank Printing Co., Stat. & Printing 3- 2 3—Hall Lithographing Co.. Inc., Ritualistic Committee 3- 2 4—E. Glenn Robison, Gr. Lect. Expense 3- 3 5—J. A. McCall Printing Co., Stat. & Printing 3- 3 6—Ben W . Graybill, Chairman, Credentials Committee 3- 3 7—William H. Harrison, Chairman, Reports, Grand Offiice 3- 3 8—Floyd A. Palmer, Chairman, Finance Committee 3- 3 - 9—Scott A. Mouse, Chairman, Jurisprudence Committee 3- 3 10—James H. Trice, Chairman, Ritualistic work 3- 3 11—Floyd H. Coffman, Chairman, Trials and Punishment 3- 3 12—Karl E. Pittman, Chairman, Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D 3- 3 13—Floyd S. Ecord, Chairman, Correspondence 3- 3 14—Claud F. Young, Chairman, Foreign relations 3- 3 15—Scott E. Kelsey, Chairman, Masonic Education 3- 3 16—Samuel G. Wiles, Chairman, Necrology 3- 3 17—Lauren Dale Rigg, Grand Tyler 3- 3 18—Leon Cousland, Official Stenographer 3- 3 19—Clarence H. Hamm, Grand Chaplain 3- 3 20—Rolley L. Wells, Grand Orator 3- 3 21—Richard M . Adenauer, Annual Communication 3-16 22—J. H. Trice. Ritualistic Committee 3-16 23—Jim Duff, Ritualistic Committee Work _ 3-16 24—Gorbutt Sign Co., Inc., Masonic Education 3-16 25—Martin Lumber Co., Masonic Education 3-16 26—Floyd H. Coffman, Trials and Punishment 3-16 27—Addison C. Irby, Grand Master's Contingent Fund 3-1G 28—McDonald Napshin & Shedd, Audit .3-16 29—Frank W . Hill Framing, Miscellaneous Expense 3-18 30—Ben S. Paulen, Grand Treasurer, Bond Purchase (Gen.) _ 3-18 31—Ben S. Paulen, Grand Treasurer, Bond Purchase (Char.) 3-18 32—-Kansas Masonic Home, Special Appropriation (Charity) 3-18 33—Ben S. Paulen, Grand Treasurer, Trans. Gen. to Char 3-19 34—The Daily Republican, Masonic Education 3-20 35—E. Glenn Robison, Salary—Gr. Lect 3-20 36—Addison C. Irby, Grand Master's Salary, First Quarter 3-20 37—Ben C. Paulen, Grand Treasurer's Salary, First Quarter J-20 38—First National Bank, Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 3-23 39—E. Glenn Robison, Gr. Lect. Expense 3-30 40—J. Glenn Logan, Postage permit 3-30 41—Employment Security Division. Unemployment tax 4- 2 42—Steve Smith Cameras, Inc., Masonic Education 4- 2 43—Nellis Agency, Treasurer's Bond 4- 3 44—Wichita Eagle. Special Edition 4- 8 45—J. Glenn Logan, Postage 4- 8 45—J. Glenn Logan, Postage 4-10 47—J. Glenn Logan, Postage 4-13 48—J. Glenn Logan, Postage 4-15 49—E. Glenn Robison, Salary, Grand Lecturer 4-15 50—First National Bank of Fredonia, SS tax, W H tax 4-17 51—}• Glenn Logan, Postage _ 4-24 52—}. Glenn Logan, Postage 4-24 53—J. Glenn Logan, Postage, Deposit Sp 4-28 54—C. L. Bishop, Ritualistic Work 4-30 55—E. Glenn Robison, Expenses, Grand Lecturer 5- 5 56—}. A. McCall Printing, Stationery and Printing 5- 5 57—Steve Smith Cameras Inc., Masonic Education 5- 5 58—Engravo Type Company, Stationery and Printing 5- 5 59—Lou Walt Corp., Items for Resale 5- 5 60—Standard Printing Co., Inc., Stationery and Printing 5- 5 61—Capper Engraving Co., Annual Proceedings 5- 5 61—Capper Engraving Co., Stationery and Printing 5- 5 62—Frank W . Hill Framing Co., Framing Picture, Miscellaneous 5- 5 63—Charles S. McGinness, Masonic Education Expenses
Amount
t
18.06 18.25 461.76 304.01 52.02 50.00 10.00 50.00 50.00 '0.00 50.00 50.00 300.00 50.00 50.00 25.00 50.00 50.00 25.60 25.00 1,500.00 392.50 26.25 9-00 4,92 6.08 3,200.00 228.21 14.19 15,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 829.00 406.31 318.62 195.00 48.75 78.26 134.61 30.00 10.31 4.22 9.38 528.00 23.60 1.68 4.32 2.48 318.63 65.74 2.04 2.40 50.00 24.05 650.31 8.97 2.12 5.0O 89.76 41.50 6.60 6.04 6.21 91.70
1959-60
GRAND LODGE O F KANSAS
65
W A R R A N T ACCOUNT—Continued. Date
No.
Favor of
For
Amount
5- 7 64—Daily Republican, Printing Law Books 1,M2.93 5- 7 65—Daily Republican, Masonic Education 310.95 5- 7 66—Daily Republican, Stationery and Printings 200.51 5- 7 67—Masonic Service Assn., Dues _ 2,008.55 5-20 68—E. Glenn Robison, Salary 318.63 5-20 69—First National Bank, Fredonia, SS tax and W H tax 65.74 5-21 70—Charles S. McGinness, Masonic Education 63.47 5-21 71—^Wilson Florists, Miscellaneous 6.66 5-22 72—^Wanamaker Insurance Agency, Contents-Insurance 73.20 6- 1 73—Maurice L. Drake, Mailing proceedings 58.50 6- 1 74—^J. Glenn Logan, Postage 100.00 6- 1 75—J. Glenn Logan, Items for resale (cards) 90.00 6- 5 76—Crane & Company, Mimeograph, Appro. Special 489.11 6- 5 77—Carpenter Paper Co., Stationery and Supplies 29.80 6- 5 78—Capital Stamp and Seal Co., Stationery and Supplies. 1.85 6- 5 79—Capper Engraving Co., Proceedings and Supplies -27.18 6- 5 80—Forrest P. Hagan, Masonic Education -. 60.00 6- 5 81—Grit Printing Co., Ritualistic Committee . 55.39 6- 5 82—J. A. McCall Printing Co., Stationery and Supplies 79.95 6- 5 83—Steve Smith Cameras, Masonic Education and Library expense 17.29 6- 5 84—Masonic Service Association, Masonic Education _,-. 33.71 6- 5 85—The World Company, Printing Proceedings 1,809.95 6-11 86—Masonic Service Association, Masonic Education -. 17.35 6-17 87—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer Salary ____ 318.63 6-17 88—Addison C. Irby, Grand Master Allowance, Second Quarter 195.00 6-17 89—Ben S. Paulen, Grand Treasurer Allowance, Second Quarter --, 48.75 6-17 90—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax ..-,78.24 6-18 91—Charles S. McGinness, 2 months expense Masonic Education -.'. 215.53 6-18 92—Employment Security Div,, Unemployment tax -. 10.31 6-30 93—]. Glenn Logan, Postage^stamps ..,. 500.00 6-30 94—Curtis 1000 Inc., envelopes. Stationery and Printing 412.65 7- 1 95—Capper Engraving Company, Masonic Education 9.42 7- 1 96—Kansas Masonic Digest, Masonic Education '..85 7- 1 97—J. A. McCall Printing Co., Masonic Education, Stationery & Printing 33-01 7- 1 98—Pantagraph Printing Co., Special—1959 List book 301.54 7- 1 99—Western Bindery Products, Item for resale _._ 2.00 7- 1 100—Beck Baer Company, Building repairs . .- 90.30 7- 1 101—Wolfe's Camera Shop, Inc., Masonic Education __ 3.06 7- 1 102—Steve Smith Cameras, Masonic Education _ _„ 2.49 7- 6 103—J. Glenn Logan, Deposit, Special Permit 100.00 7-16 104—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer expense, 5 months -— 138.50 7-20 105—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer Salary ____ __ 318.62 7-20 106—First National Bank, Fredonia, WH tax, SS tax .-,. 65.76 7-20 107—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, Bond Purchase — 16,192.18 7-29 108—Masonic Service Association, Masonic Education 16.94 S- 5 109—Ca'^per Engraving Co., Masonic Education _ 7.44 8- 5 110—Harold R. Tipps, Building repairs 10.72 8- 5 111—Jim Fries Window Service, Building repairs 3.85 8- 5 112—Crane & Company, Inc., Item for resale 8.46 8-17 113—J. Glenn Logan, Postmaster, Special mail. per. 603, Masonic Ed. chg. 180.92 8-20 114—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer Salary _ 318.63 8-20 115—First National Bank, Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 65.74 9- 8 116—The Daily Republican, Masonic Ed., Items for resale. Ritualistic work 832.00 9- 8 117—Hart Company, Inc., Com, on Public Schools 158.25 9- 8 118—Thacher, Inc., Building repairs and equipment 76.53 9- 8 119—The Capitol Agency, Insurance change Premium 15.15 9- 8 120—^Wanamaker Agency, Inc., Insurance change Premium 13.12 9- 8 121—Camp Insurance Agency, Insurance change Premium 3.08 9- 8 122—The Citizens Investment Co., Insurance change Premium 3.08 9- 8 123—The Meade Company, Insurance change Premium 20.79 9- 8 124—Oberhelman Insurance, Insurance change Premium 2,10 9- 8 125—Charles S. iMcGinness, Masonic Education, 2 months expense 155.52 9- 9 126—Capper Engraving Co., Masonic Education 30.72 9-21 127—E. Glen Robison, Grand Lecturer Salary 318.62 9-21 128—Addison C. Irby, Grand Master's Allowance „ 195.00
66
March
PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
W A R R A N T ACCOUNT—Continued. Dale
No.
Favor of
9-21 9-21 9-29 1010101010in1010- 8 10-12 10-15 10-20 10-20 10-21 10-21 10-27 11- 5 11111111111111111111111111-16 11-16 11-16 11-16 11-16 11-17 11-20 11-20 11-20 11-24 11-24 12- 4 12- 4 12 1212121212. 12- 8 12- 8 12-11 12-11 12-15 12-15 12-15 12-15 12-15 12-21 12-21 12-21 12-30 1960 1- 5
129—Ben S. Paulen, Grand Treasurer's Allowance 130—First National Bank, Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 131—J. Glenn Logan, Postmaster, Stamps—Postage 132—Employment Security Div., Unemployment tax : 133—Crane & Company, Items for resale 134—Samuel W . Mcintosh, Ex. Sec, Grand Master Conference 135—J. M. Hart Co., Inc., Items for resale 136—Steve Smith Cameras Inc., Masonic Education 137—Nellis Agency, Miscellaneous—Insurance change 138—E. Glenn Robison, Mileage and expense, 3V^ months 139—Crosby Bros., Inc., Grand Lodge repairs and supplies 140—Richard L. Becker, Public Schools Exp. Com 141—C. B. Spangler, Building repairs 142—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer Salary 143—First National Bank, Fredonia, WH tax, SS tax 144—Railway Express Agency, Express on equipment 145—Charles S. McGinness, Masonic Education expenses 146—Conference of Grand Secretaries, Grand Master's Secretary Conf 147—Addreso. Multi Corp., Building repairs and equipment 148—Crosby Bros., Inc., Building repairs and equipment 149—J. A. McCall Printing Co., Stationery and printing 150—National Geographic Society, Library expense 151—Swank Printing Company, Items for resale and printing 152—William Shaffer, Trials and Punishment Committee 153—Robert H. Hemphill, Trials and Punishment Committee 154—Floyd H. Coffman, Trials and Punishment Committee 155—Dick Gass, Trials and Punishment Committee 156—The Masonic Service Association, Masonic Education 157—The Supreme Council, Public Sch. comm. (Items for resale) Postage 158—J. Glenn Logan, Masonic Education 159—Ben W . Graybill, Masonic Education 160—The Supreme Council, Items for resale 161—Missouri Lodge of Research, Masonic Education 162—First National Bank, Fredonia, Miscellaneous—rental 163—Scott E. Kelsey, Masonic Education .„_ 164—Armand H. Bishop, Masonic Education 165—Ray W . Kinzie, Masonic Education 166—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer Salary 167—First National Bank, Fredonia, WH tax, SS tax 168—Samuel W . Mcintosh, Grand Master's Conference 169—Benjamin Hill, Personal property tax 170—J. Glenn Logan, Items for resale (cards) .171—J. A. McCall Printing Co., Stationery and printing 172—The Masonic Service Association, Masonic Education 173—IBM Business Machine Corp., Building and equipment 174—Crane & Company, Item for resale 175—T. R. Griest, AIA., Building and equipment 176—Curtis 1000, Inc., Miscellaneous expense 177—John H. Murray, Masonic Education 178—Charles S. McGinness, Masonic Education 179—Supreme Council, Items for resale 180—J. Glenn Logan, Special mailing (603) 181—Supreme Council, Public School Com 182—Diehl Tree Service, Building maintenance 183—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer Salary 184—Addison C. Irby, Grand Master's allowance 185—Ben S. Paulen, Grand Treasurer's allowance 186—First National Bank, Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 187—Employment Sec. Div., Unemployment tax 188—Addison C. Irby, Grand Master and Sec. Conf 189—Ray W . Kinzie, Grand Master and Sec. Conf 190—Charles S. McGinness, Grand Master and Sec. Conf 191—Leonard Barton, Building repairs and equipment —-
For
192—C. E. Ward Co.. Grand Master's Apron
Amount
_
48.75 78.26 200.00 7.50 22.91 120.00 433-18 4.25 6.00 282.04 231-56 75.91 300.00 318.63 65.74 3.50 182.76 25.00 94.35 5.79 155.28 6.75 43.72 34.35 8.07 39-27 11.10 17.03 296.50 200.00 142.89 3.75 5.00 5.00 191.35 100.48 115.67 318.62 65.76 150.00 157.10 150.00 8.00 17.03 345.12 5.64 40.00 30.44 114.05 234.10 7.50 20.00 5.00 10.00 318.63 195.00 48.75 78.24 1.88 401.67 401.67 401.66 125.00 123.46
1959-60
G R A N D LODGE OF KANSAS
BUDGET Date 1- 5 1- 5 1- 5 1- 5 1- 6 1- 8 1- 8 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-27 2- 3 2- 3 2- 3 2- 4 2- 5 2- 5 2- 5 2- 5 2- 5 2- 5 2- 5 2- 5 2- 5 2- 8 2- 8 2-10 2-10 2-10
No.
Favor of
67
ACCOUNT—Continued For
Amount
193—]. M. Hart Company, Items for resale _ 297.33 194—Elwell's Flowers, Miscellaneous (Nevins) 8.20 195—Topeka Daily Capital, Masonic Education 7.50 196—Capper Engraving Co., Masonic Education 12.25 197—Kansas Masonic Home, Assessment (partial) 50,000.00 198—Kansas Masonic Home, Assessment special 3.00 199—Paul Shanahan, Sec. of State, Miscellaneous account (flag) 12.00 200—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer Salary 316.75 201—Charles S. McGinness, Masonic Education expense 85.38 202—First National Bank, Fredonia. W H tax, SS tax 69.50 203—Otto R. Souders, Masonic Home Assessment Balance 160,509.00 204—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer expense, stationery and supplies .... 511.09 205—District Director of Internal Revenue, Federal Unemployment tax 71.85 206—Frank E. Van DeMark, Charity—Virginia City No. 1 100.00 207—Charles S. McGinness, Masonic Education expense to 1-4-60 205.89 208—Addressograph-Multi. Corp., Building maintenance and equipment 62.01 209—Shadinger-Wilson, Items for resale, miscellaneous 187.40 210—Beck Baer Company, Building repairs 36.00 211—Capitol Stamp & Seal Co., Miscellaneous 2.10 212—Capper Engraving Co., Masonic Education 12.25 213—Hall Lithographing, Items for resale 1,195.00 214—Masonic Service Association, Masonic Education 17.03 215—Thacher Inc., Building and equipment 9.23 216—^The World Company, Library expense 106.60 217—Lou Walt Corporation, Item for resale 89.59 218—George Washington National Memorial, Contribution 2,500.00 219—Capper Engraving Co., Masonic Education 16.67 220—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer Salary 316.75 221—First National Bank, Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 69.50
68
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
March
BUDGET ACCOUNT. Date
No.
Favor of
For
Amount
19i9
3-20 3-20 3-20 3-20 3-20 3-20 3-20 3-20 3-20 3-20 3-20 3-20 4- 2 4- 2 4- 2 4- 2 4- 2 4- 2 4- 2 4- 2 4- 2
2 2 2 2 2 15 4-15 4-15 4-15 4-15 4-15 4-15 4-15 4-15 4-15 4-15 5- 5 5- 5 5- 5 5- 5 5- 5 5- 5 5- 5 5- 5 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20
500—City of Topeka Water Dcpt., Office and Library 501—Kansas Power & Light, Office and Library 502—Southwestern Bell Tel. Co., Office and Library 503—International Business Mach. Corp., Office and Library 504—Crane & Company, Office and Library 505—Western Typewriter Co., Office and Library 506—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library 507—Carpenter Company, Office and Library 508—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 509—Oberhelman Insurance Agency, Liability Policy No. 67240 510—Oberhelman Ins. Agency, Workman's Comp., Policy N o . WC66595 . 511—Helen Crossen, Salary 512—Carolyn L. Warren, Salary 513—Joseph Guier, Salary 514—Helen Trott, Salary _ 515—George A. Turner, Salary 516—Maurice L. Drake, Salary 517—Charles S. McGinness, Salary, Expense (2 months) 518—Flossie Andrews, Retirement •519—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 520—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 521—First National Bank, Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax —_ 522—Employment Sec. Div., Unemployment tax 523—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library 524—Crane & Co., Inc., Office and Library „ 525—Carpenter Paper Company, Office and Library 526—City of Topeka Water Dept., Office and Library 527—Kansas Power & Light, Office and Library -— 528—Thacher-Hall, Office and Library 529—International Business Mach. Corp., Office and Library 530—J. A. McCall Printing Co., Office and Library 531—Oberhelman Ins. Co., Office and Library 532—Ripley's Laundry, Office and Library _ 533—Southwestern Bell Tel. Co., Office and Library _ 534—Service Industrial Cleaners, Inc., Office and Library 535—^Western Typewriter Co., Inc., Office and Library _ 536—Columbia Carbon Company, Office and Library 537—Helen M. Crossen, Salary 538—Carolyn L. Warren, Salary , 539—Joseph Guier, Salary—Expense 540—Helen E. Trott, Salary 541—George A. Turner, Salary 542—Maurice L. Drake, Salary 543—Charles S. McGinness, Salary—Expense _ 544—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 545—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement » _ 546—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 547—First National Bank, Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 548—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library 549—Southwestern Bell Tel. Co., Office and Library 550—City of Topeka Water Dept., Office and Library 551—Kansas Power & Light, Office and Library 552—Ripley Laundry, Office and Library 553—IBM Corporation, Office and Library 554—Service Industrial CI., Office and Library _ 555—Western Typewriter Co., Office and Library 556—Helen N . Crossen, Salary » 557—Carolyn L. Warren, Salary 558—^Joseph Guier, Salary and expense _ — 559—Helen E. Trott, Salary 560—George A. Turner, Salary _ 561—Maurice L. Drake, Salary _ 562—Charles S. McGinness, Salary 563—Flossie Andrews, Retirement
1.01 251.98 129.63 13.74 5.49 11.01 6.00 8.45 3.60 73.08 55.96 266.82 248.50 146.25 268.57 243.75 298.65 612.24 146.32 67.50 150.00 396.42 51.98 8.08 16.10 28.86 1.32 145.91 20.93 8.85 6.15 1.68 1.12 113.21 3.60 9.00 27.68 266.83 248.50 195.62 268.58 243.75 298.65 549.70 146.32 67.50 150.00 397.64 8.91 84.23
1.32 99.25 1.12 13.74 5.40 4.50 266.83 248.50 195.62 268.58 243.75 298.65 498.80
146.32
1959-60
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
69
BUDGET ACCOUNT—Continued Date
No,
Favor of
For
Amount
5-20 5-20 5-20 6- 5 6- 5 6- 5 6- 5 6- 5 6- 5 6- 5 6- 5 6- 5 6- 5 6- 5 6-17 6-17 6-17 6-17 6-17 6-17 6-17 6-17 6-17 6-17 6-17 6-18 6-18 6-18 7- 2 7- 2 7- 2 7- 2 7- 2 7- 2 7- 2 7- 2 7-15 7-15 7-15 7-20 7-20 7-20 7-20 7-20 7-20
564—Katherine Ebey, Retirement 565—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement _ 566—First National Bank, Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 567—Southwestern Bell Tel. Co., Office and Library 568—City of Topeka Water Dept., Office and Library 569—Kansas Power & Light, Office and Library 570—Crane & Company, Office and Library 571—Carpenter Paper Co., Office and Library 572—Service Industrial Co., Office and Library 573—International Business Mach. Corp., Office and Library 574—Sommers Refrigeration Co., Office and Library 575—Western Typewriter Co., Office and Library 576—The Meade Company, Inc., Building Insurance 577—Addressograph-Multigraph Co., Office and Library 578—Helen N . Crossen, Salary 579—Carolyn L. Warren, Salary 580—Joseph Guier, Salary and expense 581—Helen E. Trott, Salary '. 582—George A. Turner, Salary 583—Maurice L. Drake, Salary _ 584—Charles S. McGinness, Salary 585—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 586—Katherine Ebey, Retirement 587—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement : 588—First National Bank, Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 589—Employment Security Div., Unemployment tax 590—^Watson Bros. Trans., Office and Library 591—Bruce Broadfoot, Office and Library 592—Addressograph Multigraph, Office and Library 593—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library 594—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library ;. 595—Kansas Power & Light Co., Office and Library 596—City of Topeka Water Dept., Office and Library ..._ 597—Southwestern Bell Tel. Co., Office and Library 598—Ripley Laundry, Office and Library 599—Carpenter Paper Co., Office and Library 600—Persian Rug Co., Office and Library 601—Hoover Company, Office and Library 602—Midwestern Sign Supplies, Office and Library 603—^Helen M. Crossen, Salary 604—Carolyn L. Warren, Salary 605—Joseph Guier, Salary and expense 606—Helen E. Trott, Salary 607—George A. Turner, Salary 608—Maurice L. Drake, Salary
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7-20
6 0 9 — C u i i i c S o , iviCvjiiiiiciS, o'Ai-Aiy
lyo.ou
7-20 7-20 7-20 7-20 8- 5 8- 5 8- 5 8- 5 8- 5 8- 5 8- 5 8- 5 8- 5 8- 5 8- 5 8- 5 8-20 8-20 8-20
610—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 611—Katherine Ebey, Retirement 612—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 613—First National Bank, Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 614—Addressograph-Multigraph, Office and Library 615—City of Topeka Water Dept., Office and Library 616—Kansas Power & Light, Office and Library 617—Southwestern Bell Tel. Co., Office and Library 618—Carpenter Paper Co., Office and Library 619—Crane & Company, Office and Library 620—Elliotts Lock and Mower Co., Office and Library 621—International Business Mach. Co., Office and Library 622—Service Ind. Cleaners, Office and Library 623—J. A. McCall Printing Co., Office and Library 624—Marling Stores, Inc., Office and Library 625—Western Typewriter Co., Office and Library 626—Helen N . Crossen, Salary 627—Carolyn L. Warren, Salary -._ 628—^Joseph Guier, Salary and expense '.
146.32 67.50 150.00 397.66 8.56 4.16 47.62 76.81 15.88 16.35 8.00 6.87 3.60 9.23 11.27 21.50 266.83 248.50 195.62
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_
_ _
67.50 150.00 397.64 71.97 1.63 37.07 13.29 5.76 3.60 39.50 18.00 12.00 171.60 31.25 266.83 248.50 195.63 268.58 243.75 298.65 498.80 146.32 67.50 150.00 397.62 48.04 4.88 3.50 31.89 41.17 3.60 36.71 2.24 73.71 .99 87.61 52.20 65.29 3.00 266.82 248.50 195.63 268.57 243.75 298.65
70
BUDGET Favor of
ACCOUNT—Continued For
Date
No.
8-20 8-20 8-20 8-20 8-20 8-20 8-20 8-20 9- 8 9- 8 9- 8 9- 8 9- 8 9- 8 9- 8 9- 8 9- 8 9- 8 9- 8 9- 8 9-21 9-21 9-21 9-21 9-21 9-21 9-21 9-21 9-21 9-21 9-21 10- 1 1010101010101010101010101010-20 10-20 10-20 10-20 10-20 10-20 10-20 10-20 10-20 10-20 10-20 1111-
629—Helen E. Trott, Salary , _ 630—George A. Turner, Salary 631—Maurice L. Drake, Salary _ 632—Charles S. McGinness, Salary 633—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 634—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement _ 635—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 636—First National Bank, Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 637—City of Topeka Water Dept., Office and Library 638—Crane & Company, Office and Library 639—Carpenter Paper Co., Office and Library 640—Elliotts, Office and Library 641—Harold Jaggers Hoover Co., Office and Library 642—Kansas Power & Light, Office and Library 643—Ripleys, Office and Library dAi—Service Industrial-Cleaners, - Office and Library 645—Sommers Refrigeration, Office and Library 646—Southwestern Bell Tel. Co., Office and Library 647—Thachers, Inc., Office and Library 648—Al F. Williams Drug Co., Office and Library 649—Helen M. Crossen, Salary 650—Carolyn L. Warren, Salary _ _ 651—Joseph Guier, Salary and expense 652—Helen E. Trott, Salary 653—George A. Turner, Salary 654—Maurice L. Drake, Salary 655—Charles S. McGinness, Salary 656—First National Bank, Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 657—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 658—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 659—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 660—Employment Security Div., Unemployment tax 661—-Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library 662—City of Topeka Water Dept., Office and Library 663—Kansas Power & Light, Office and Library (i(i\—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library 665—Elliotts Lock and Mower Co., Office and Library 666—Curtis 1000 Inc., Office and Library 667—IBM Company, Office and Library 668—Harold Jaggers Hoover Co., Office and Library 669—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 670—Western Typewriter Co., Office and Library 671—Kcithley Rug Co., Office and Library 672—Southwestern Bell Tel. Co., Office and Library 673—Carpenter Paper Co., Office and Library 674—Helen M. Crossen, Salary 675—Carolyn L. Warren, Salary 676—Joseph Guier, Salary and expense ^ 677—Helen E. Trott, Salary 678—George A. Turner, Salary 679—Maurice L. Drake, Salary 680—Charles S. McGinness. Salary 681—First National Bank, Fredonia, WH tax, SS tax 682—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 683—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 684—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 685—City of Topeka, Office and Library 686—Kansas Power & Light, Office and Library 687—Southwestern Bell Tel. Co., Office and Library 688—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library .=. 689—Capitol City Blue Print, Office and Library 690—Carpenter Paper Co., Office and Library 691—Crane & Company, Office and Library 692—IBM Corp., Office and Library 693—D. D. Richards Supply, Office and Library
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March
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
Amount
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-...
-'-.-
-
268.58 243.75 298.65 498.80 146.32 67.50 150.00 397.64 3.24 23.27 55.86 6.00 3-59 69.70 1.68 3.60 26.46 38.60 4.08 2.72 266.82 248.50 195.62 268.57 243.75 298.65 498.80 397.68 146.32 67.50 150.00 37.80 38.11 5.96 55.66 47.91 6.00 52.25 7.68 2.97 5.40 21.50 12.00 95.51 80.96 266.83 248.50 195.63 268.58 243.75 298.65 513.80 367.62 146.32 67.50 150.00 3.94 62.50 114.72 32.34 1.28 114.59 10.77 6.70 2.56
1959-60
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
BUDGET Dale 11- 5 11- 5 11- 5 11- 5 11- 20 11-20 11- 20 11-20 1 1 - 20 1 1 - 20 11- 20 11-20 11- 20 11- 20 11- 20 11-24 12- 4 12- 4 12- 4 12- 4 12- 4 12- 4 12- 4 12- 4 12- 4 12- 4 12- 4 12- 4 12-. 4 12- 15 12- 15 12-15 12- 15 12-15 12-•15 12- 15 12-15 12- 15 12-15 12 •15 12 •15 I960 I-• 5 1-• 5 1.• 5
No.
ACCOUNT—Continued
Favor of
For
Amount
694—Ripley Laundry, Office and Library _ 695—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 696—Western Typewriter Co., Office and Library 697—Curtis 1000 Inc., Office and Library 698—Helen M. Crossen, Salary 699—Carolyn L. Warren, Salary 700—Joseph Guier, Salary and expense 701—Helen E. Trott, Salary 702—George A. Turner, Salary 703—Maurice L. Drake, Salary 704—Charles S. McGinness, Salary 705—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 706—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 707—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 708—First' National Bank, Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 709—Benjamin Hill, Property tax 710—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library 711—Bible Supply Stat., Office and Library 712—Capitol City Blue Print, Office and Library 713—City of Topeka, Office and Library 714—Carpenter Paper Co., Office and Library 715—Crane & Company, Office and Library 716—Kansas Power & Light, Office and Library 717—Peterson Office Supply, Office and Library — 718—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 719—Southwestern Bell Tel. Co.. Office and Library 720—Sommers Refrigeration, Office and Library 721—Thacher, Inc., Office and Library 722—Benjamin Allen & Co., Inc., Office and Library 723—Helen M. Crossen, Salary 724—Carolyn L. Warren, Salary 725—Joseph Guier, Salary and expense 726—Helen E. Trott, Salary 727—George A. Turner, Salary 728—Maurice L. Drake, Salary 729—Charles S. McGinness, Salary ...: 750—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 731—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 732—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 733—First National Bank, Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 734—Employment Security Div., Unemployment tax 735—Carpenter Paper Co., Office and Library 736—Crane & Company, Office and Library 737—J. C. Darling Co.. Office and Library -,-jn
1• 5 1• 5 1• 5 1• 5 1• 5 1• 5 1 -18 1 •18 1 -18 1 •18 1 •18 1 -18 1 -18 1 •18 1 •18 1 •18 1 -18 2- 5 2• 5
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8.57 13.48 3.50
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739—Southwestern Bell Tel. Co., Office and Library 740—Kansas Power & Light, Office and Library 741—Ripley Laundry. O^ce and Library 742—Bible Supply Station, Office and Library 743—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 744—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library 745—Helen M. Crossen, Salary 746—Carolyn L. Warren, Salary 747—Joseph Guier, Salary and expense 748—Helen E. Trott, Salary 749—George A. Turner, Salary 750—Maurice L. Drake, Salary _ _ 751—Charles S. McGinness, Salary 752—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 753—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 754—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 755—First National Bank, Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 756—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library 757—International Business Mach. Corp., Office and Library
1.12 3.(iO 21.50 127.00 266.82 248.50 195.62 268.57 243.75 298.65 513.80 146.32 67.50 150.00 367.68 4,476.06 13.18 16.50 3.08 1.63 185.32 49.86 148.86 2.05 3.60 82.30 7.50 11.07 30.36 266.8} 248.50 195.63 268.58 243.75 298.65 528.80 146.32 67.50 150.00 367.62 11.81
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96.27 229.16 1.25 3.50 3.60 63.46 276.90 247.00 193.45 276.95 237.10 296.90 495.80 146.32 67.50 150.00 421.40 1.72 25.60
72
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
March
BUDGET ACCOUNT—Continued. Date 22222222-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10
No.
Favor of
For
758—Ripley Laundry, Office and Library 759—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library 760—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 761—City of Topeka Water Dept., Office and Library 762—Southwestern Bell Tel. Co., Office and Library 763—Kansas Power & Light, Office and Library 764—Western Typewriter Co., Office and Library 765—Helen M. Crossen, Salary 766—Carolyn L. Warren, Salary 767—Joseph Guier, Salary and expense 768—Helen E. Trott, Salary 769—George A. Turner, Salary 770—Maurice L. Drake, Salary 771—Charles S. McGinness, Salary 772—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 773—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 774—Kenneth N . Pometoy. Retirement 775—Lois Shull, Salary 776—First National Bank, Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax
Amount
_. _ _ __
1.12 14.20 3.60 1.9J 98.46 263.04 44.38 276.90 247.00 193.43 276.95 237.10 296.90 495.80 146.32 67.50 150.00 207.10 471.80
1959-60
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
PER
D I E M CHECKS ISSUED
73 FOR
1960 ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. (BY-LAW 2-308-9-10) 1959 DISTRICT DEPUTIES
District or Lodge No. Name 4—Arthur L. Gable 8—Dale Edmonds 9—John H. Davis 10—Dale N . Smith 12—E. Lloyd Coad 15—Leo E. Becker 16—Orlin M. Milliken : 18—Peter B. Moore 19—Joe E. Beyer 23—John J. Hewitt 26—John E. Bame 27—Lawrence Morrow 28—Ralph F. Russell 29—Gordon M. Goodwin 31—Percival E. Shoemaker 34—Donald W . Calkins 36—Durward C. Danielson 39—Robert C. Menges 40—Elmer F. Anderson
Amount Warrant 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
District or Lodge No. Name 42—Harold L. Sloan 43—Elvin S. Cox 44—Arthur M. Williams 46—Earl M. Higbee 47—Francis A. Marshall 50—Graham A. Larson 58—Melvin C. Hogg 60—Harlan A. Fausett 62—Ivan H. Lutz 64—Harold W . McCombs 66—C. Earl Andrews 68—Floyd L. Lotker, Jr 69—Jay L. Parks.... 70—Albert F. Ernst 71—Merrill L. Hoagland 73—W. Ernest Martin 76—Henry D . Parkinson 78—Cecil M. Van Allen. 79—Robert C. Miller
Amount Warrant 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 ..20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
1960 DISTRICT DEPUTIES
District or Lodge No. Name 2—Hazen T. Shaeffer. 4—Edward H. Saunders 5—^Jay B. Mitchum 6—Neil G. Cordell.. 7—Damon M. Grimes 8—Merlin D . Funk 9—William Virgil Miller 10—Albert H . Burns 11—Frederick R. Wyatt 12—Benjamin F. Green 14—Philip H. Flottman 15—Wilbur S. Louk 16—Harold M. Ward 17-—C. Wayne Dicken 18—Fred W . Barnard 19—Charles E. Nelson 20—Robert E. Ferguson 22—Ollie J. Woodman 23—Robert L. Frazier 24—Marvin H. Macha 25—Harold D . Garwood 26—Albert L. Lafferty 28—Wilbur E. Pettyjohn 31—^J. Ray Jones 32—Robert E. Sears 33—Robert D . Hoskins
Amount Warrant 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 .,20.00 20.00
District or Lodge No. Name 40—Walter T. Hull 41—Hugo A. Simonton.. 42—Raymond E. Brown 46—Lloyd Higbee 47—Kenneth W . Shreve 48—Lewis J. Cain 49—Harold L. Elmquist 50—Charles O. Van Donge 52—El Reno F. Sederlin 53—Gerald R. Dempsey 55—Sheldon J. Adams.... 56—H. Verne Fisher. 59—Robert L. Holt 60—Loren C. Rolf 62—Lawrence W . Smith 63—Noel K. Stivers 64—John H . Harvey 65—Raymond R. Shaffstall 66—Austin N . Neifert 68—Arthur R. Munson 70—Chester R. Irvin 71—Gerald W . Salyer 72—John D . Rowland 76—Alex H. Cheney 77—Houston G. Stubbs 79—Robert L. Jones
Amount Warrant 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 ...20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
74
March
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
District or Lodge No. Name 107—John Bengel..
Amount Warrant 20.00
District or Lodge No.
Name
Amount Warrant
LODGE REPRESENTATIVES
District or Amount Lodge No. Name Warrant 2—Lazarus Loeb, Proxy 20.00 3—Anson V. Grable, M 20.00 4—Noah Harrington, Proxy 20.00 5—Wilbur D. Miller, M 20.00 6—Ralph A. Altic, M 20.00 7—Raymond W . Hill, M..... 20.00 8—Arthur A. Day, S. W 20.00 9—Joseph K. Gorbutt,- M... 20.00 10—Grant B. Parker, M 20.00 12—Alfred R. Service, Sr., M.... 20.00 15—W. Henry Johnson, M 20.00 17—Stephen E. Oldham, M 20.00 18—Gordon M. Renfro, M 20.00 19—William B. Kramer, M.. 20.00 21—Russell C. May, M 20.00 23—Albert T. Danley, Proxy 20.00 24—John L. Perrin, S. W 20.00 26—Clarence Hall, M 20.00 27—W. H. Yoho, Proxy 20.00 29—Walter L. Naff, M 20.00 32—Kenneth W . Henry, M 20.00 33—Donald B. Burkhead, Proxy 20.00 35—Charles B. Hollenbeck, M.... 20.00 36—Clarence W . Norris, Proxy.. 20.00 37—Charles J. Hollinsworth, M.. 20.00 38—Albert A. Dreyer, M 20.00 40—Francis Gillihan, S. W 20.00 42—James A. Strader, M 20.00 43—Floyd E. Warnock, Proxy.... 20.00 44—E. R. Sutton, M 20.00 45—Nathan C. Hibbs, Proxy...... 20.00 46—Clifford D . Knauss, M 20.00 48—Carol N . Anderson, M 20.00 A9—John L. Crawford, M 20.00 51—Orion E. Gooding, M ...20.00 52—Harry F. Hershey, M 20.00 53—Clarence P. Noe, Jr. Proxy.. 20.00 54—Clarence A. Mitchell, M 20.00 57—Roy E. Gerber, M.!. 20.00 58—Carl A. Bible, Proxy 20.00 59—Charles W . Murray, M 20.00 60—Nathaniel L. Quick, M 20.00 61—P. B. Leivy, Proxy... 20.00 62—Claude Howard, M 20.00 63—Glenn E. Williams, Proxy.... 20.00 64—John Q. Nelson, M-: 20.00
District or Amount Lodge No. Name Warrant 65—Wayne G. Kingsley, M 20.00 67—William Shaffer, Proxy 20.00 68—Payton O. Wilkinson, M.... 20.00 69—Herman Lee Foster, M 20.00 71—Billy Joe Hesse, M 20.00 73—Clarence H. Murphy, M 20.00 74—Myron W . McQuiston, M.. 20.00 . 75—Lloyd Edwards, M 20T00 76—Harry L. Shannon, M 20.00 77—C. L. Bishop, Proxy 20.00 79—Earl F. Thompson, M 20.00 80—Don J. Evans, Proxy 20.00 82—Lawrence George, Proxy 20.00 83—Leslie J. Alber, S. W..... 20.00 84—Fred R. Cox, Proxy 20.00 86—Edwin C. Windham, M 20.00 87—H. R. Rhea, Proxy 20.00 89—Francis K. Darr, Proxy 20.00 91—Ira C. Forgey, M 20.00 92—Richard R. Beck, M 20.00 93—John A. Morrison, J. W . . . . 20.00 94—Walter R. Vandaveer, Jr. M 20.00 ^f)—Claude G. Cowan, M 20.00 97—Theodore C. Reed, J. W 20.00 98—Paul G. Martin, M 20.00 99—Fermon F. Van'y, M 20.00 102—Gerald L. Morgan, M 20.00 103—Joe G. Wasser, M 20.00 104—Robert R. Jones, M 20.00 106—Arley D. Burt, Proxy 20.00 107—Claude J. Snyder, M 20.00 108—Dwight Greenfield, Proxy.... 20.00 111—Bennie O. Dick Jr. M 20.00 113—Glen E. Haggard, M 20.00 115—Glenn M. Smith, M 20.00 116—Francis D. Christ, M 20.00 117—Milton F. Thompson, M..:... 20.00 120—Gordon O. Fox, M 20.00 123—Dana C. Johnson, M 20.00 125—Ralph C. Bodin, S. W 20.00 126—Irvin L. Lyons, Proxy 20.00 129—Max C. Krummel, M 20.00 130—George Haas, Proxy 20.00 132—Claude Denton, M 20.00 133—John V. Bossi, J. W 20.00 134—Wesley G. Norgaard, M 20.00
1959-60 District or Lodge No.
75
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
Name
Amount Warrant
135—Earnest E. Babcock, M 20.00 140—Albert L. Maley, S. W 20.00 141—Edgar C. Clover, Proxy 20.00 142—Orville E. Barbour, M 20.00 144—Carl F. Harder, Proxy 20.00 147—Claude W . Ayler, Proxy 20.00 148—^Nova G. Moody, Proxy 20.00 149—Robert E. Willis, M 20.00 150—Forest Hashbarger, Proxy.... 20.00 151—Raymond B. Zimmerman, M 20.00 153—William E. Cook, M 20.00 154—Donald D . Meili, M 20.00 158—Robert L. Childs, M 20.00 160—Henry K. Smith, Proxy 20.00 162—Charles F. Beyer, M 20.00 164—Buddy B. Bowles, M 20.00 165—Marshall O. Swain, Proxy.. 20.00 167—^Richard A. King, M 20.00 168—Gerald R. Shape, M 20.00 173—L. Eugene Walton, M 20.00 174—Francis S. Knight, M 20.00 175—Noel L. Johnston, M 20.00 176—Millard R. Anderson, M 20.00 177—George W . Brown, M 20.00 179—Harris W . Jenkins, M 20.00 180—Kenneth W . Taylor, Proxy.. 20.00 181—Delbert W . Berry, M 20.00 186—Sidney F. Morrish, M 20.00 187—Charles D . Pummill, M 20.00 189—Cliflford S. Scribner, M..^ 20.00 190—Orville Lamb, M 20.00 191—Paschal W . Lundy, Proxy.... 20.00 192—J. Fred Williamson, M 20.00 194—Dan Henry Martin, M 20.00 195—William Johnson Jr., M 20.00 198—Amos Caprez, M 20.00 199—William S. Custer, M 20.00 201—Leonard Y. Craig, M 20.00 203—Lewis H. Wickery, M 20.00 204—Harry L, Bates, M 20.00 207—Edgar Stockbridge, M 20.00 210—Charles L. Beckford, M 20.00 211—Delbert C. Aspegren, M 20.00 213—Carl M. Campbell, Proxy.... 20.00 216—Robert A. Howard, M 20.00 217—Roy G. Wolf, M.... 20.00 218—Floyd E. Davidson, Proxy.... 20.00 219—Dan L. Brayton, Proxy 20.00 220—Hebrew Bartlett, M 20.00 221—Archie J. Isaacson, Proxy... 20.00 222—Emmet Earl Burdue, J. W . 20.00 224—Guy H. Bethell, Proxy 20.00
District or Lodge No.
Name
Amount Warrant
225—Richard H. Hart, M 20.00 226—Walter Lockmiller, M 20.00 227—C. Lester Houghton, Proxy.. 20.00 230—Bert Mansell, M 20.00 236—Roland H. Campbell, M 20.00 237—Francis E. Kirkland, Proxy.. 20.00 238—Jay B. McCaskill, M 20.00 245—David L. Ensminger, M 20.00 246—Roy W . Laird, M 20.00 247—Herbert F. Tappan, Proxy..,. 20.00 248—Sam William Arthur, M 20.00 251—^Jim J. Wiederstein, M 20.00 253—Eldon W . Morse, M 20.00 254—Anthony W . Bendel, M 20.00 256—Carroll D. Harker, M 20.00 258—Edwin V. Berg, M 20.00 262—James R. Derden, Proxy 20.00 263—Scott M. Circle, M 20.00 265—Albert B. Foley, M 20.00 266—Charles J. Christian, Proxy.. 20.00 268—Clyde F. Goodno, Master... 20.00 269—George F. Chitwood, Proxy 20.00 272—Finis V. Swender, M 20.00 273—John E. French, M 20.00 274—Charles E. Mishler, S. W 20.00 278—Harry A. Wood, Proxy 20.00 279—F. Keith Shull, M 20.00 280—Max L. Long S. W 20.00 281—Rex M. Heisel, Proxy 20.00 282—J. Eldon Davis, M 20.00 283—Lee W . Arnold, Proxy 20.00 284—Harold Sauer, M 20.00 287—Marvin H. Stones, M 20.00 288—Percy H. Oberholser, Proxy 20.00 289—Joseph M. Eves, Proxy 20.00 290—Lester C. Lyon, M 20.00 291—Walter E. Hoke, Proxy 20.00 293—Kenneth L. Smith, M 20.00 297—Earl M. Sitton, Proxy 20.00 299—Claude S. Moore, Proxy 20.00 301—Walter G. Myers, S. W 20.00 302—James P. Losey, M 12.45 303—Alva Thomas, M 20.00 306—Carl W . Koontz, Proxy 20.00 307—Russell B. Johnson, J. W... 20.00 309—T. Clint Cross, M 20.00 310—John D. Wolfe, M 20.00 311—William N . Vander Beek, M 20.00 313—Joe Bruce, M 20.00 314—Robert G. Naylor, M 20.00 315—Bernard L. Larson, M 20.00 316—William S. Farr, M 20.00
76 District of Lodge No.
March
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
Name
Amount Warrant
317—Robert Montgomery, M 321—George L. Davis, M 322—Carl C. Greenstreet, M. 324—Claude S. Staton, M 325—Archie R. Smith, S. W 326—^Jesse R. Franklin, Proxy.... 327—William E. Carey, Proxy 328—Max J. Redden, M 329—William J. Endicott, M. 330—Raymond L. Weiser, M 331—Franklin J. Woodward, M.. 333—Kenneth E. Petty, M 336—Harold F. Morris, J. W 337—Loren E. Wiens, M.....^........ 340—Burgess L. Stephenson, M.. 341—Elwood D. Conklin, M 345—^Jerry L. Post, M. 347—Motie E. Plush, Proxy 348—Francis Onan Yale, M 351—William F. Knight, M 358—J. Fay Holmes, S. W 359—George H. Urban, Proxy.... 365—Wilbur J. Hunter, M 366—William A. Mason, M 367—Roy E. Warren, M— 369—Oshie A. Smith, M 371—Donald L. Nonken, M 372—George R. Stevens, M.... 373—James E. Smith, Proxy 376—Gordon L. Smith, M —.. 381—Wayne W . Yale, M 383—Charles O. Hubbard, M
20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 5.95 20.00
District of Lodge No.
Name
Amount Warrant
384—Merle Wait, M 385—Henry M. Griffith, M 386—Donald D . Buster, S. W 389—Carl Raymond McKee, M.... 393—Leland G. Salts, M 394—Melvin C. Cozens, M 397—^John Barry, Proxy 398—Isaac W . Ward, Proxy. 400—Darrel W . Glenn, M. 402—Clarence W . Little, Proxy.... 404—William R. Wilber, M 405—Glen L. Knight, M 407—Roy G. Smith, M 408—Harry E. Bauer, M 410—Wilfred A. Meier, M 413—Willard Eugene Nelson, S. W 415—Homer Thomason, M 417—Per Otto Stockhaus, M 419—Harold McQueen, J. W . 420—Donald David Rake, M 423—John A. Yelek, M 427—Warren L. Fouse, M 431—Francis L. McGee, M 432—Joseph W . Pepoon, M 433—Henry C. Luce, M. 436—Wilfred A. Derks, M 445—Loyal E. Betts, M 447—John F. Scott, M 448—Leo J. Saindon, Proxy 449—Rex E. Bruning, M
20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 4.10 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 8.00 20.00
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CERTIFICATES OF PROFICIENCY. The following certificates have been issued during the year. unlimited. These were divided among the Lodges as indicated. No. 3: Ellsworth, James Edward—B Hurst, Carl Edward—B Matthews, Charles LeRoy—B Pointelin, Fred August—B Sutherland, Everett W., Jr.—B No. 5: Brown, James P.—^U No. 7: Daniels, Robert B.—B Sellers, Homer E.—B No. 9: Blitch, Harold E.—B Hodson, Warren G.—B Musick, George E.—B Pogany, Thomas M.—B No. 12: Anderson, George W.—B Helstrom, Kenneth LeRoy—B Melton, Newton C.—B Merwin, George W.—B Swender, Orville D.—B No. 15: Morrison, Lawrence Ellsworth—B—A Stoy, Raymond—A Pound, Donald K.—B No. 16: Anderson, James C — B Long, George William, Jr.—B Mordy, Robert Jean—B No. 17: Peterson, Harlan—B Shoaf, Ulysses U.—^U No. 18: Renfro, Gordon—A No. 19: Nicholson, Eldon G.—B Page, Donald G.—B No. 24: Butler, William E.—B Perrin, John L.—B No. 32: Garwood, Harold D.—^U GifFord, Billy D.—B Ransdell, LeRoy—B No. 37: Craven, Elmor E.—B Crellin, O. Ray—B Daugherty, William H.—B Duncan, James A.—A
" U " signifies
Durkee, Albert L.—B Everhard, Roy M.—B Grimes, Damon—A N o . 37: Holinsworth, Charles J.—A Huff, Dean—A Lynn, Ernest E.—B Merker, Luther A.—A Mitchell, Dale A.—B Mooney, Ola E.—B Rigg, F. Vance—-A Stockwell, Herbert M.—A Watson, Harry A.—B No. 51: Byers, Chris J.—B Carter, Cecil S.—B Denton, Robert M.—B Peters, Howard W.—B Thompson, Hall T.—B No. 54: Hobbs, Elwood—A Keech, Allen Earl—U Renewal Peterson, Don A.—A Petty, Ray A.—A Snyder, Robert—A N o . 57: Brown, Earl S.—A Flesher, Harvey W.—B Gerber, Roy E.—A Jack, Kenneth A.—B Lammon, Frank—B Nowling, Kenneth D.—B—A Simonton, Wendell A.—B No. 80: Blankenship, Jerry J.—A Schwilling, Russell C.—B No. 86: Drennen, Harold O.—B—A Evans, Ralph R.—A Haddock, Kenneth E.—B McLain, Kenneth W.—A Neifing, Edson—B Tanner, Homer A.—B—A Schul, Jack W.—B Rollins, Walter A. —^U Renewal Van Gundy, Dorsey W.—^U N o . 87: Conrick, John—B N o . 90: Anspaugh, Dale H.—B
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Shaw, Edmund Roy—B Sheldon, Melvin L.—B No. 9 1 : Forgey, Ira C.—A N o . 94: Erbe, Frederick C.—B Pettyjohn, Wilbur E.—A Smith, Jack Dean—B Sutton, T.T.—B No. 95: Barnes, Melburn C.—A No. 96: Curtiss, James—B Shedd, Arthur R.—U No. 97: Doane.Donald G.—B Hathaway, Galen N.—B Mitchell, Vernon C.—B Myers, C. Verne—B Myers, Frank E.—B Orr, Grayson E.—A Owens, William V.—B Smith, Ray C.-^B Walker, Floyd E.—A No. 98: Judah, Charles William—B No. 99: Butler, Clifford Wayne—A Fleming, Grady L.—B—A Fleming, James W . — U Fowler, Teddie D.—B Kelso, John Estle—B Kenneck, G. Earl—U Glasgow, Warren W.—B Lester, Arthur R.—B Lewis, Richard E.—B Scofield, Edwin T.—B Slaymaker, James H.—U Wedel, Denver Leroy—B Williams, Lloyd Dean—B—A No. 100: Mercer, Charles W . — A Overman, Gilbert Glenn—A Piper, Robert H.—U Spriggs, Clifford L.—B No. 102: Lyberger, John E.—A Toon, David C.—A No. 116: Anderson, Carl, Jr.—B Lassen, Ralph E.—B Shannon, Kenneth R.—B No. 125: Houghton, James Henry—A
No. 134: Johnson, Francis N.—B Mall, Floyd R.—B No. 136: Liggett, Harry F.—A Maddox, Albert—B Sprague, William Lloyd—A No. 142: Scott, Robert Howard—B Smith, Bill T.—B Usher, Eldon M.—B Wright, G. William—B No. 148: Bryan, Robert L.—B Naasz, U. Edward—B Rogers, Jerry J.—B No. 151: Futhey, Marion C.—B Rollins, Verlin M.—A Schreiner, Jerry O.—B Walton, James C.—B No. 153: Clark, David E.—B No. 154: Lyster, Thomas W . D.—B No. 158: Dent, William E.—U Leath, Edward B.—U Martin, Harold E.—U No. 161: Arnold, Robert H.—A Sutter, Daniel—A No. 165: Floyd, James Donald—B No. 168: Eldridge, Claude F.—B No. 177: Brown, George W.—B Colhour, Emmett B.—B Estabrook, Melvin R.—B Greenwood, Thomas J.—B McCombs, Harold W.—B—A McCord, Carl D.—B No. 179: HiemiUer, Jerald H.—B No. 182: Canniff, Jerry P.—B Cody, Charles J.—A Chapman, Delmar F.—B Cornett, William R.—B Pearce, Joseph D.—A Stubby, LaVerne A.—A No. 186: Deknight, William T.—B Lohoefener, Ray A.—B
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Lovejoy, Roland B.—B Stokes, C. E.—B Witt, Duane R.—B Wurm, Rex—B No. 187: Finley, Norman E.—A Gilliland, Robert M.—B—A Ketterman, Paul—A Surridge, Roy L.—B—A No. 201: Clough, Lindy Gene—B Craig, Leonard Younger—U Hartman, Karl Edward—B Junod, Charles Norman—B Rayl, Billy Joe—B No. 205: Edgerton, George G.—A Hutton, Robert E.—A Stratton, Ralph E.—A N o . 211: Smies, John J.—B Smies, William E.—B No. 220: Belcher, Charles L.—B Elkins, Elmer C.—B Fisher, Lawrence—B—A Smithson, William C.—B Stewart, Frank E.—B No. 225: Baldry, Charles S.—B—A Clanton, Carl—B Groff, J. Robert—B—A Harrison, Glen P.—U Renewal Hart, Richard H.—B—A Jones, Richard L,—B—A MuUin, Ernest E.—U Nichols, Hugh M.—U Renewal White, Robert W.—B—A No. 231: Graf, Ruben H. B Randall, Lewis W;—B No. 246: Becker, Kenneth M.—A Caswell, Roy—B Ladwig, Clayton—B Murray, George S.—A Staley, Ralph D.—A N o . 252: Clough, Donald Fredrick—B Fischer, Merlin Robert—B Hoskinson, Merlyn Willie—B No. 254: Bendel, Anthony Willis—A N o . .>64: Baicter, Tom S.—B
No. 268: Harrison, John J.—A Noble, James C.—B Pool, William L.—B Reeder, Elvis M.—B Sisson, Warren E.—B Stewart ,Buford R.—B Stewart, Ralph H.—A No. 271: Rogers, Ernest W.—A Stoker, Edward L.—B No. 272: Falwell, Ralph J., Sr.—B—A Kiesin, Louis E.—A Lindsey, Jay—B Truesdell, Robert S., Jr.—B No. 278: German, Walter Gene—B Johnson, David Franklin—B Wallace, Franklin Merle—B No. 284: Burgess, Keith—B Fairleigh, Floyd—B Huffman, Clyde—A Hughes, Harold—B Tempero, Gordon E.—B No. 303: Allen, Harold P.—B Beckord, Wendell R.—B Boyd, Sidney L.—B Crane, Francis M.—A Hardten, Victor E.—B Horton, Loren M.—^U Hoyle, Frederick E.—B Johnson, Harold C.—B Johnston, Oliver—B Jones, George W.—B Marshall, Randolph C — B Maulin, Robert G.—B Menas, Andrew C.—B Miller, Elmer C — B Palm, Bobby L.—B Patterson, Jack D.—B Poorman, Lewis A.—B Preston, W . Scott—B—A Rising, Leonard L.—B Russell, Harry H.—B Scott, Dale W.—U Shields, Clifford L.—B Vickers, Edward A.—B Wehrenberg, Louis, Jr.—B Whaley, Gilbert L.—A No. 310: Henderson, Charles M.—B Rodenbaugh, John R.—B
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Wendel, Marvin L.—B N o . 311: Arnold, LeRoy—A Bone, Howard C.—B Dunham, Thomas—B McGuire, Herbert—B—A Phillips, Steve F., Jr.—B Porter, Richard F.—B Stowell, Fred M.—B Teipel, John A.—B Walker, Leonard F.—B No. 313: Beedie, Alvin L.—B Blevin, Henry B.—B Cowles, Charles C.—B Phillips, Robert L.—B Rose, Glen A.—A Rose, Terrence Keith—B—A Wilson, Lewis E.—B No. 317: Kelley, Dale T.—B Rapp, Robert—B N o . 319: Bryant, John R.—B—A Loesch, Carl A.—B No. 322: Humphries, Harold C.—B No. 350: Rumsey, Robert—B No. 351: Knight, William Frederick—B No. 352: Smith, Don Bradford—B No. 365: Baker, Hollis D.—B Graham, Stacy F.—^B Hester, Thomas C.—B Shields, William E.—B No. 366: Gibson, Harlan Wayne—A Wagner, Dean Willard—B—A No. 369: Dixon, William L., Jr.—U Gardner, Richard E.—A Geddes, John L.—A Walker, Elza R.—A—U
March
No. 385: Dodge, Dwight V.—A Forster, Thomas Darrel—B Griffith, Henry M.—A Hejtmanek, Cliarles Clayton—B Sloop, Charles E.—B Thompson, Frank, Jr.—B Washington, Harry L.—A No. 404: Crum, Fred N.—B Dorsch, Noble W.—A Graves, Hurlbut K.—A Jackson, Roy B.—B Schlepp, Dale S.—B No. 4 2 1 : Bruce, Calvin—A James, Ralph L.—B No. 433: Arnold, Dail H.—B Baker, William Wesley—A Brisco, Wilbur S., Jr.—B Brown, Glenn Allan—B Clark, Hayden J.—B—A DeHoflf, Donald Robert—B Gillespie, Elton A., Jr.—A Haskins, Kenneth L.—B Hawkins, William J e f f - B Hershberger,Robert L.—A Leibforth, Donald J.—B Mayfield, Elzie Dow—B Mayfield, John Henry—B Mayfield, Tommy Swake—B Reece, William S.—U Stagner, William L—A N o . 436: Barlow, Jack—B Flowers, Ronald—B McKinney, John—B No. 438: Bridges, Edward F.—B Davis, Royal E.—B Humble, Edgar J.—B Minks, Howard J.—A Packwood, Forrest W.—A Stinnett, Arvil L.—B No. 448: Crawford, Robert W.—B
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HONOR ROLL. List of Brethren to whom Fifty-year Emblems were presented during 1959. Name
Lodge No.
Adams, Walter Allan, William C AUender, Floyd Guy Allman, Elihu W Amerine, William H Andrew, Albert Earl Ansdell, Fred Aubuchon, Harry U. Bailey, Francis H Baker, George Baker, William M., Jr. Balden, William H '...: Baldwin, E. R Ball, William W Barber, William Chancey Barron, Lafayette Barton, V. M Bassett, Albert J Batchelor, Jesse Guy Baugher, Charles A Bayless, William H Benson, Bruce Beuchamp, Emert C Blackford, Roy C Blanch, Frank Blank, Owen D Bolton, Carl W Bond, Thomas C Bowman, Raymond A Boyer, Whitney J Boyle, Charles J Braley, John L Bratt, Guy B Britt, George C
222 190 74 246 358 90 227 325 26 171 147 303 264 28 44 212 227 138 129 ...297 286 99 299 310 17 184 79 299 64 38 347 326 63 39
Lodge No.
Names Chausteur, Emil J Chestnut, Robert J Chew, Charles E Clark, Harry A Claypool, Leslie Earl Clayton, Emanuel H. Cline, Marion Close, Edgar J..... Close, Thomas H. Clossen, Roy H Cloud, Louis M Coffman, Lloyd W Cook, Bernard W Cooley, George H Cope, Jess Otis Cory, Paul M Cox, John Joab, Crabb, Elton Dark Cramer, Clarence L Cramm, Ole Robert Crawford, Fred T Cratts, Clarence A Cummings, William J Cummins, Roy W Curtis, Thomas J Cushman, James A Dailey, George B Dainton, Alvah W Davies, Walter P Davis, Nathan W Davis, Overton M Deck, Charles O Deck, Lawrence Delaplain, Lynn W V'TFT^f**'* f\C
Brown, Harry B Brown, Jay F Brown, Russell T Broyles, Irvin T Burchfiel, HoUis Lee Burgess, Charles W Burket, George E Calhoun, Kenneth L Calkins, Martin F Campbell, Hugh K Carmeens, John Carson, A. Eugene Carter, Clarence A Chaffee, Almon H Chalfort, Harlan Jesse
86 273 103 297 200 151 230 237 405 80 3 110 243 235 246
95 113 267 .....367 224 133 291 184 184 102 270 62 44 12 199 76 24 306 265 404 3 358 9 184 303 117 44 51 51 184 132 20 299 102
.** .
Dingas, Allen C Dix, Lewis E Dotson, William Henry Dubach, Mark Roland Duerson, Chester A. Dunbar, Ben Dunn, Horace J Dunsford, Joseph F Dyer, Raymond O Eagle, Cyrus P Elder, Thomas Erwin Ely, R. D Emery, George B Eppstein, Ernest E Erikson, Wilmer F
144 184 142 234 103 386 303 74 I6I 379 106 262 51 15 374
82 Name Erskine, George Joseph Evans, J. Edwin Fain, Charles H Farman, Don Scott Fatzer, John R Fetter, Charles A Filson, Albert S.... Filson, Samuel W Fink, Floyd J Fitch, Roy F Fittel, Robert J Fleming, Donald B Flory, Floyd C Fockele, Click Forbes, Lee Clinton Forbes, Ralph Raymond Frazier, Julius L Freeman, Daniel Freedle, David H Gaddis, Edward, D Cades, Frederick H Card, Cashius J Gartrell, M. P Cessling, Alva B Cibson, Roy C Cibson, Thomas J Ciessman, William Russell Cill, Earl Wright Cilmore, William R Clover, Robert V Coodnow, Otis Coodsheller, George J Gordan, Percy V Graham, Mathew, Jr Cresser, Clarence E Grubb, Bruce Guyn, Adam D Hadley, J. Clyde Hafer, Benjamin Franklin Haig, Robert S Hall, Claud Hall, Leo B Hall, Robert B Hamrael, Paul Daniel Hancock, Harlan M Hanks, Rufus B Harold, Albert R Hastings, Fred E Hauserman, George J Hayes, Bertram E Hegler, Benjamin F Hilfinger, Roy M Hogueland, Frank F
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
Lodge
No. 153 193 265 16 220 64 284 284 177 17 145 175 155 27 17 17 270 145 96 237 225 303 24 358 133 3 117 17 225 19 90 147 187 10 Ill 347 44 99 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;393 261 2 184 188 134 60 86 234 265 380 103 303 110 144
Name . Housel, Dave Howell, William F Hubbard, Hubert Harmin Hubbell, Lemont W Hutson, William G Ingham, Edgar Jarrett, Harry Tamblyn Jenkins J. Benjamin Jones, Albert A Jones, Kenneth B Jordan, Gilbert L Kabler, Levi L Kalb, Cloyd C Karrow, Emil Keef, Walter E Keel, Howard W Kelly, Charles Clifton Kilmer, Theodore F Kimball, Charles M Kinkaid, Roy C Kirkpatrick, John Wakefield Kobes, Charles L Koontz, Roy J Krohne, Frank H Krouse, Charles L Kubin, Edison F. Kugler, Harvey R Landon, Alfred M Lanphere, Frank L Law, Ray Lee, Hugh B Lee, Robert E Leverenz, Albert F Levinsohn, Arthur S Liggett, William E Lininger, Bruce. Locker, Ambrose L Loveland, Wilbur Lovitt, Roy E Lunger, George Dudley Luther, James E Magill, George Marshall, Isaiah Martin, John L Mason, Leonard L Masters, Jesse A Meldrum, Everett L Miksch, Charles W Miller, George H Miller, Paul M Miller, Wilson E Million, Joseph R Mills, Henry P
March Lodge
No.
145 148 194 282 6 32 194 188 246 103 51 230 197 322 294 98 140 326 94 303 97 310 140 10 188 172 98 107 75 281 153 3 ....103 10 63 288 4 303 15 393 44 86 284 3 86 303 355 157 171 162 341 108 95
1959-60 Name Moore, Albert W Moore, Edgar F Moore, William T Morgan, Thomas L Morris, Joe Mullen, Elmer S Munford, Raymond H Munsell, Roy A Murphy, Ralph E Myerly, Edward Howard McAllister, Leonard A McCluskey, Thomas J McCormick, B. Hayes McCray, Arthur McCutcheon, Charles McGaugh, Barlow A McMains, Ralph Ira McMillan, Roy McNaghten, Earl C McNaghten, Edwin William Nave, Cline L Nelson, Adolph Nevins, Clarence Newland, Joseph L Newton, Chester A Nicholas, Arthur E. Nichols, Abe J Niemoeller, Roscoe, A. S Noah, William L Nordstorm, Elmer A Osborn, Eugene E Osbun, Albert G.... Owen, Willis J Paradise, John I Parker, Earl C Payne, Claud L Peck, Roy F A >^yy\^t., J ^ u w c i i u Avx
Pepperd, Nick Pepperd, Thomas C Petty, Alfred C Pierson, Chester Pile, William Francis Pitts, William R Pixley, Ross F Porter, Andrew Mason Price, Harry A Priest, Richard N Ransdall, Robert R Rardin, Nelson Rayl, Ernest Riach, William S Rich, Thomas L
G R A N D LODGE O F
Lodge
No.
99 384 .....384 3 154 164 129 139 225 148 86 .....119 193 363 92 303 117 204 99 140 3 ...221 222 348 91 325 303 396 ....142 166 289 246 151 .....338 76 69 291 ya
295 412 269 269 97 303 222 294 ...214 225 134 363 12 51 99
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Name
Lodge
No.
Richards, Dean D Richardson, John William Roark, Moses E Rogers, C. David Rogers, Worth : Rudbeck, Dr. Johannes Rucker, Derby D
44 .....408 ....318 243 86 39 110
Saar, Harry C Schiller, Frank W Schnackenberg, George C Schobinger, Karl C Schrader, Fred W Seitz, George O. P ..: Sexton, Henry C Sharp, Perry Moses Sharp, Thomas A Sherburne, Claude L Shirley, Charles M Shotwell, William H Simmons, Clyde E Skourup, Nis H..... Slayton, Almond L Slocum, Wayne B Smart, John W Smith, Charles W . A Smith, Elwood K Smith, Guy A Smith, John N Smith, Martin G Smith, William R Snyder, Lewis Newhard Snyder, Ralph Senders, Otto R Spencer, Clifton A... Spencer, Edward M Springer, Ralph W Stack, John Stanle" Harr" W Stearns, Fred G Steele, Robert H Stephens, Lester L Sterling, David W Stewart, Edwin J Stewart, S. Clyde Stierwalt, Frank Stoskopf, John F. W . Strickland, Arthur H Swartz, Preston J Swan, Lilburn L Swope, Oliver P Taylor, Hallie 0 Thayer, J. Logan Thomas, Walter D
103 175 364 110 134 60^ 153 19 ..160 90 103 60 200 ...187 140 222 339 435 187 75 184 ....150 38 17 14 99 253 100 230 145 303 347 225 99 120 51 193 315 331 272 156 255 86 103 303 74
84 Name
PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
Lodge
Thompson, Ross L Thompson, Wayne D Thompson, William 1 Thummel, C. B Todd, Frank L Tudhope, James L Tyrrell, John E Underwood, R. A Van Camp, Joe Vanlandingham, Edward Van Ordstrand, Lucion Ray Vande Vanter, Harry Vogel, Charles A Vollweider, August.... Wade, Noe D :.:....:...:..... Wahl, August Wallace, Murray Warden, Clark E Wassweiler, George P Watts, John Webb, Joseph E....
No.
Name
143 99 21 311 295 303 171 360 103 347 140 86 171 238 73' 17 281 358 51 322 117
Welch, Owen S Wentworth, Ralph B..; Wheller, Charles B White, Elmer G White, Rollo William White, Schuyler C Whiting, Harris Murdock Whitney, Curtis A. Wiles, Joshua R Williams, Harry G Williams, Isaac W Williams, James J Willis, Clement J Woolsey, Edward R Womer, Leonard E...... Wyatt, J. Earl York, Raymond A Young, Frederick A Zakoura, Zacharias Abraham Zimmerman, Jesse Zinn, Archibald
March Lodge
No. 110 169 147 3 17 335 17 99 286 86 184 259 259 326 18460 347 113 24 222 91
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Concordia, Kansas, April 11, 1959 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Lodge Hall of St. John's Lodge No. 113, at 2:00 P.M., April 11, A D 1959, for the purpose of laying the Foundation Stone of the Cloud County Court House. The Hall was filled with Brethren from all Lodges in the County and many visitors. T h e Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry with the following officers: M . ' . W.". ADDISON C . IRBY
R.". W.*. RAY W . KINZIE R.'. W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY R.'. W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP
Grand
.'.
W.". M E L V I N C . COOL
as Grand
M.'. W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S
Bro. WiLFORD E. HOTALING W.*. B E N W . GRAYBILL W.*. FERRIL G . LAMAN W . " . H U G H T . CRAIG R.'. W.". J O H N H E N R Y DAVIS
W . ' . CHARLES TUSTIN W . ' . MILTON L . WATTS Bro. ROBERT W . ELLIS
W . ' . EMORY J. THOMPSON Bro. MARVIN O . BRUMMETT Bro. DONALD W . BALDWIN Bro. ROBERT E . P H E N K
Bro. FRED J O E ROBERTSON
Master
....Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Treasurer
Grand
Secretary
as Grand Chaplain Grand Senior Deacon as Grand
Junior'Deacon
as Grand
Marshal
as Grand Sword
Bearer
Grand Senior as Grand Junior as Grand
Steward Steward
Pursuivant
Bearer of Great
Lights
Grand
Orator
Principal
Architect
as Grand
Tyler
as Assistant Grand Tyler
A welcome to the Grand Lodge Officers was extended by W.*. D E A N H . HANEY, Master of St. John's Lodge N o . 113, after which introductions were made. The Procession was formed under the direction of headed by the Concordia High School Band, marched $600,000 Cloud County Court House, where a suitable system etc., had been provided. Arriving at this place, greeted by GEORGE FREDRICKSON, Chairman of the Board
the Grand Marshal and to the site of the new platform, public address the Grand Officers were of County Commissioners.
Following prayer by the Grand Chaplain, the Corner Stone was laid according to Ancient Form and Usage. T h e Grand Orator, Brother MARVIN O . .BRUMMETT, Judge of the 12th Judicial District, delivered an appropriate address. W . ' . FRED ANSDELL, for 50 years a member of Jamestown Lodge N o . 227, and a member of the Board of County Commissioners, was recognized. H e was present in a wheelchair following a serious operation. Procession was reformed and returned to the Lodge Hall where introductions were made. M . ' . W . ' . KARL J. BAUMGARTNER made a short address and introduced W . ' . WILLIAM O . RHOADS, a Past Master of Goodland Lodge, who is the principal contractor for the building of the Court House. W . ' . Brother RHOADS was called upon and responded with most appropriate remarks concerning the Building and the Ceremonies.
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Procession reforms after Corner Stone Ceremony for the return to Lodge Hall.
M.路. W.路. ADDISON C. lImY, Grand Master, expressed thanks of the Grand Lodge to W:. DEAN H. HANEY, W:. CHARLEY E. LAMAN, and others of St. John's Lodge, for the entertainment and courtesies extended members of Grand Lodge. The M.路. W.路. Grand Lodge was then closed in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry following prayer by !he Grand Chaplain. ADDISON C. lRBY,
Grand Master. ATTEST: CHARLES S. MCGINNESS"
Grand Secretary.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
Sedan, Kansas, May 16, 1959 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Hall of Vesper Lodge N o . 136 Sedan, Kansas,-at 1:30 P.M. for the purpose of placing the Corner Stone of the new Federal Building. The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form, following prayer by the Grand Chaplain, with the following Grand Officers: i M . ' . W.*. ADDISON C . IRBY
R.". R.'. R.'. M.'.
W.*. RAY W . KINZIE..;. W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY W.". ARMAND H . BISHOP W . ' . B E N S . PAULEN
Grand
;......
-.
Master
Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden .....^....Grand Junior Warden .....Grand Treasurer
W . ' . ERNEST R . MEADOWS Bro. HOWARD W . N U C H O L S
'
as Grand as Grand
Secretary Chaplain
W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL Bro. FRANK E . BARR...
Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
W . ' . CHARLES D . GALLIPEAU Bro. ANDREW F . SCHOEPPEL
Grand Marshal Grand Orator
Bro. R O Y C . COMSTOCK W . ' . CHARLES TUSTIN W . ' . LLOYD W . SPRAGUE R.'. W . ' . CLEMAN C . BOULANGER
Bearer of Great Lights Grand Senior Steward ....as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Sword Bearer
Bro. G L E N E . BENEDICK W . ' . HENRY F . WRIGHT W . ' . EARL LYON
Grand Architect Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler
Under direction of the Grand Marshal procession was formed and preceded by the Sedan High School Band, a uniformed Patrol from Mirza Shrine, the Quartet from Midian Shrine of Wichita, and Honor Guard from St. Bernard Commandery No. 10 Knights Templar of Independence, moved through the main business section of the city to the site of the new building, where the Corner Stone was laid according to Ancient Ceremony. A full program which included selections by the Band, a flag raising ceremony by the American Legion, an address of welcome by ERNEST R . MEADOWS, Mayor of Sedan, selections by the Midian Shrine Quartet and an appropriate address by U. S. Senator ANDREW F . SCHOEPPEL, was enjoyed by a large group of local citizens and about 200 members of the Craft. Following the program, members of the Grand Lodge returned to the Lodge Hall where a half hour of informal speech making was enjoyed. Those taking part in addition to the officers listed included the following: Past Grand Masters, RICHARD L . BECKER, E . G L E N N ROBISON and CHARLES S. McGlNNESS.
Fifteen District Deputy Grand Masters were present as follows: HARRY H . MARTIN, District N o . 7, Osawatomie; J O H N H E N R Y DAVIS, District N o . 9, Fort Scott; D A L E N . SMITH, District N o . 10, Arcadia; CHARLES O . G O F F , District N o . l 4 , Savonburg; L E O E . BECKER, District N o . 15, Garnett; T H E O E L T O N D A R K ,
District No. 17, Lecompton; J O H N J. HEWITT, District N o . 23, Topeka; RALPH F . RUSSELL, District N o . 28, Altoona; CLEMAN C . BOULANGER, District No. 30,, Elgin; PERCIVAL E . SHOEMAKER, District N o . 3 1 , Severy; RICHARD J. GILBERT,
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District. No. 32, Neal; ELVIN S . COX, District No. 43, Rose Hill; ARTHUR M . WILLIAMS, District N o . 44, Arkansas City; DAVID P. ADAY, District No. 45, Wellington; EARL M . HIGBEE, District N o . 46, Viola. The following Grand Lodge Committeemen were also recognized: Ross WiNGFlELD, Credentials, McDonald; GILBERT HANDKE, Credentials, Atchison; JAMES A. MAGEE, Credentials, Wichita; EARL L . LYON, Credentials, Fort Scott, and JOHN BENGBL, Necrology, Independence.
A prayer was offered by the Grand Chaplain and the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form. ADDISON C
IRBY,
Grand ATTEST: ERNEST R. MEADOWS,
as Grand Secretary.
Master.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. St, John, Kansas, June 6, 1959 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the remodeled Lodge Hall of Ionic Lodge N o . 254, St. John, Kansas at 1:30 P . M . on June 6, 1959 for the purpose of laying a Corner Stone for the new Temple. T h e Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry following prayer by the Grand Chaplain, with the following Officers: M . ' . W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY
Grand
Master
R.'. A3{^.'.RAY W . KINZIE W.*. H . JACKSON STATON R.'. W.". ARMAND H . BISHOP
Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden
W.*. W A L T E R B . SEEVERS Bro. FORREST O . N O F F T Z W.". GEORGE L . EVANS
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain
W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL W . ' . IVAN L . FARRIS Bro. J A C K D E A N H E A R N
W . ' . D E N Z I L F . BROMWELL W.*. CHARLES TUSTIN W . ' . CHESTER A. LONG W.'. M.*. W.*. W.". W.'.
HERRY C . W R I G H T CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S W I L L I A M RADKE HENRY C . WRIGHT
R.'. W . ' . IVAN H . L U T Z
Grand Senior Grand Junior as Grand
Deacon Deacon Marshal
as Grand Sword Bearer Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant Grand Orator as Grand Tyler Grand Pursuivant
District Deputy
Grand
Master
In addition to the above Officers there were present M . ' . W.*. SCOTT E . KELSEY, and M . ' . W . ' . CLARENCE G . NEVINS, Past Grand Masters, and the
following District Deputy Grand Masters: R.'. W . ' . ROBERT C . MENGES, 39th District, Abilene; R.*. W . \ O N A GEORGE ELLIS, 57th District, Sylvia; R.'. W.". CHARLES E . DRAKE, SR., 63rd District, Hoisington. Procession was formed under the direction of the Grand Marshal and led by the Grand Tyler marched around the city square to the site of the new Temple. An Honor Guard of Knights Templar in uniform from St. Omer Commandery of Great Bend joined the procession. On arrival at the Temple, the Corner Stone thereof was laid according to Ancient Usage in a most solemn and impressive manner. An appropriate short address was delivered by the Grand Orator. Following the Ceremony, the Brethren retired to the Lodge Hall where brief addresses were made by Grand Lodge Officers and others. At the request of Lewis Lodge No. 220, the Grand Master in a most pleasing manner presented Bro. J O H N R . FATZER, a member of Lewis Lodge with his 50 year membership award. Three of Bro. FATZER'S sons were present for the occasion and were recognized. W . ' . Bro. E D FATZER is a Past Master of Ionic Lodge, W.*. Bro. HUBERT L . FATZER, a Past Master of Lewis Lodge N o . 220, and Bro. HAROLD R . FATZER, an Associate Justice of the Kansas Supreme Court, is a member of Mt. Moriah Lodge N o . 179, Kinsley.. T h e l a t t e r was called upon for a brief address. The Grand Master complimented W.*. V E R N O N E . W H I T E and the members of Ionic Lodge on their accomplishments, and thanked them for the courtesies
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which they had extended to members of the Grand Lodge. W.*. Bro. W H I T E responded most graciously. The Grand Lodge was then closed in Ample Form following prayer by the Grand Chaplain. Following the closing of Grand Lodge the brethren and others made an inspection of the beautifully remodeled Temple and were entertained in the dining room by the members of Henry Rohr Chapter No. 204 OES. ADDISON C . IRBY,
Grand ATTEST: FORREST O . NOFFTZ,
as Grand Secretary.
Master.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
Tonganoxie, Kansas, June 17, 1959 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the City Hall, Tonganoxie, Kansas, at 8:00 P.M., June 17, 1959, for the purpose of dedicating the new Masonic Temple of Henri Lodge No. 190. The M.·. W.·. Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the Third Degree following prayer by the Grand Chapain with the following officers: M.·. W.·. ADDISON C. IRBy...................................................................... Grand Master R.·. W.· . RAy W. KINZIE ..........................................................Deputy Grand Master R:. W:. JOHN H . MURRAy...................................................... Grand Senior Warden R.·. W.·. ARMAND H. BISHOP .................................................... Grand Junior Warden M:. W:. SCOTT E. KELSEy ............................................................ as Grand Treasurer M.·. W.·. CHARLES S. MCGINNESS...................................................... Grand Secretary Bro. JOHN HODGE ................................................................... .<1S Grand Chaplain W.·. HAROLD G. BARR ...................................................................... Grand Orator W. ·. BEN W. GRAyBILL ...................................................... Grand Senior Deacon W.· . D ALE R. RAWLINGS ................................................as Grand Junior Deacon W.· . GORDON B. HARMAN ........................................................ as Grand Marshal W: . WILLIAM HANS FREIENMUTH ................................as Grand Sword Bearer W:. ORVILLE W. LAMB ................................................as Grand Senior Steward W.· . CLEVELAND T . MARTIN ............................................ Gran d Junior Steward Bro. MAURICE L. DRAKE ......................................................as Grand Pursuivant Bro. AUGUST WALKER ..................................................................as Grand Tyler W.·. HAROLD T. DENHOLM .......................................................... Grand Architect R.·. W.·. T. ELTON DARK ........................................................ Bearer of Great Lights W:. WALTER 1. DENHOLM 1 ~: :: ~~~~: i5~::~:: ~ Bearers of Lodge
f.
W:. RAY A. VAN DALSEM
J
.. . . .. .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . ..
Procession was formed under the direction of the Grand Marshal and moved to the new Lodge Hall where the Ceremony of D edication was held according to Ancient Usage before an assemblage that taxed the capacity of the well furnished and beautifully decorated Hall. The Oration was delivered by W.· . HAROLD G. BARR. Dean of the School
A 40 year dream come true. Hall of Henri Lodge No. 190.
from photo coutesy Lawrence Journal·World. The commodious and beautifully carpeted and furnished
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of Religion at Kansas University. It was exceptionally well received. A musical selection was presented for the enjoyment of those assembled by Miss VIRGINIA SEYMOUR.
Following the Dedication Ceremony, a twenty-five year membership emblem was presented to Bro. CARL A. OAKSON, a member of Henri Lodge No. 190, by R.'. W.". RAY W . KINZIE, Deputy Grand Master. In a most impressive ceremony, three fifty ' year gold membership emblems were then presented to deserving Brethren by the Grand Master, M.'. W.'. ADDISON C . IRBY. Those receiving the same were Bros. WILLIAM C. ALLAN, and MALCOM N . MCNAUGHTON, of Henri Lodge No. 190, and Bro. WILLL\M H .
AMERINE of Turon Lodge No. 358, now living in Lawrence. Three District Deputy Grand Masters were present to support the Grand Master as follows: LEO E. BECKER, Garnett, No. 15; THEO ELTON DARK, Lecomp-
ton. No. 17; and JOHN J. HEWITT, Hoyt, No. 23. Grand Lodge Committee members present were W . ' . HARRY, E. CROSSWHITB of the Jurisprudence Committee and W.". ROY R. CAMERON, of the Committee on Public Schools. Following the singing of The Lord's Prayer by Mrs. Lawrence Lindberg, the Grand Lodge was formed in procession under the direction of the Grand Marshal and returned to the City Hall, where, following prayer by the Grand Chaplain, the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form. ADDISON C. IRBY,
Grand Master. ATTEST: CHARLES S. MCGINNESS,
Grand Secretary.
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Valley Center, Kansas, August 1, 1959 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Hall of Valley Center Lodge No. 364 for the purpose of participating in Ceremonies of Dedication of a new Post Office building and the placing of a Memorial Plaque therein. The M.'. W:. Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree at 1: 15 P.M., with the following Grand 'Jflicers: M.·. W.·. ADDISON C. IRBy...................................................................... Grand Master R.·. W.·. RAY W. KINZIE ............................................................ Deputy Grand Master R.·. W.·. JOHN H. MURRAy...................................................... Grand Senior Warden R:. W:. ARMAND H. BiSHOP.................................................. Grand Junior llYarden W.·. ADRIAN P. WRIGHT ........................................................as Grand Treasurer M.·. W.·. CHARLES S. MCGINNESS ...................................................... Grand Secretary M.·. W.·. OTTo R. SOUDERS ............................................................as Grand Chaplain Bro. EDWARD H. REES ...................................................................... Grand Orator W.·. BEN W. GRAyBILL...................................................... Grand Senior Deacon W.·. IVAN L. FARRiS ............................................................ Grand Junior Deacon M.·. W.·. BRUCE NEWTON ................................................................aI Grand Marshal W.·. JAMES E. CHiPPS......................................................as Grand Sword Bearer M.·. W.·. SCOTT E. KELSEy ...................................................... Bearer of Great Lights W.·. RALPH M. CLARK .............. .................................... as Grand Senior Steward W.·. CASSIUS M. SANDUSKy.......................................... as Grand Junior Steward W.·. HENRY C. WRIGHT............................................................ Grand Pursuivant Bro. MAURICE 1. DRAKE ............................................ as Asst. Grand PurIllivant W.·. LAUREN D ALE RIGG.................................................................... Grand Tyler W.·. JOHN E. LOEPPKE .............................................................. Asst. Grand Tyler W.·. EARL S. BROWN.................................................................... Grand Architect Procession, formed under the direction of M:. W:. BRUCE NEWTON, Grand ON WAY TO SPEAKERS PLATFORM
M:. W: . BRUCE N EWTON, who served as Grand Marshal, conducts Grand Master IRBY through the lines which were nearly two blocks in length to the speaker' s platform for the ceremony.
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Marshal, was preceded by the Color Guard of the American Legion. Music was furnished by the Saxophone Sextette from Midian Shrine, Wichita, and an Honor Guard was composed of 22 Sir Knights in uniform from Mt. Olivet Commandery N o . 12, K T of Wichita. T h e procession passed through the business district to the site of the new Post Office building where the Ceremonies of the afternoon were to be held, and where the Ancient Ceremonies were performed by Officers of the Grand Lodge. The plaque is a beautiful metal tablet which is to be mounted in the Post Office lobby in lieu of a Corner Stone. The Oration was delivered by Bro. EDWARD H . REES, U . S . Congressman from the 4th Kansas District, and was preceded by other talks and ceremonies including an address by Bro. FRANK E . BARR, Regional Director of the Post Office Department of Wichita. Three Past Grand Masters, in addition to those taking part in the Ceremonies, and five District Deputy Grand Masters were present to support officers of Grand Lodge on this occasion. They were: M . ' . W . ' . JAMES H . TRICE, Medicine Lodge;
M.". W . ' .
E. G L E N N
ROBISON,
Gridley;
M.". W . ' .
S.
ALLAN
DAUGHERTY, Wichita, Past Grand Masters; and the following District Deputy Grand Masters: R.". W . \ J O H N H E N R Y DAVIS, N o . 9, Fort Scott; R.'. W.*. ELVIN S . C O X , N o .
42,
Florence; R.".
W.".
ARTHUR
M . WILLIAMS, N O .
44,
Arkansas City, R.'. W . ' . FRANCIS A. MARSHALL, N O . 47, Wichita, and R.*. W . ' . GEORGE L . W H I T E , N O . 48, Valley Center.
Following the Ceremonies, the Grand Lodge returned to the Lodge Hall and the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form. Despite the heat of the afternoon, a large delegation of visiting Brethren from surrounding lodges took part in the parade and the occasion was most pleasing to our Grand Master. Refreshments were served by the members of Valley Center Oiapter N o . 237, O. E. S. An unusual part of the Ceremony was the presentation by Bro. EDWARD H . REES of a 49 star U. S. Flag which was flown briefly over the Nation's Capitol on last July 4. It was mounted on the flag pole of the new building, after which the audience sang the National Anthem. ADDISON C . IRBY,
Grand ATTEST: CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S ,
Grand Secretary.
Master.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Baldwin, Kansas, October 20, 1959 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient i?ree and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Legion Hall, Baldwin, Kansas, at 8:00 P.M., October 20, 1959, for the purpose of dedicating the new Masonic Temple at Palmyra Lodge No. 23 in connection with the Centennial Celebration of the Lodge. T h e M.'. W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the Third Degree following prayer by the Grand Chaplain with the following officers: M.". W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY
Grand
R.". W . ' . R A Y W . KINZIE R.*. W.". J O H N H . MURRAY R.*. W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP W.*. HALE STEELE M . ' . W . " . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S W . ' . ELROY TILLOTSON M . ' . W.". FLOYD ECORD
as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain Grand Orator
'.
W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL W . ' . FLOYD H . COFFMAN
Grand Senior .as Grand Junior
Deacon Deacon
as Grand
Marshal
W . ' . W I L L I S A. W A R N E R
W . ' . HAROLD H . BAILEY W . ' . ALBERT T . DANLEY W . ' . ROY E . MERCHANT
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Bro. MAURICE L . DRAKE W . ' . W . ROGER MARTIN W . ' . LAWRENCE A. LAMB R.'. W . ' . T . ELTON DARK
-
W . ' . DALE W . CARUTHERS
as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler ..Grand Architect Bearer of Great Lights
1
W . ' . EDWARD LEWIS WiGLE W.-. LOUIS W . FuNDis
Master
Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden
|
Bearers of Lodge
J ^
W . ' . FRANK WILLARD K E R N S
Procession was formed under the direction of the Grand Marshal and moved to the new Lodge Hall where the Ceremony of Dedication was held according to Ancient Usage before a large assembly of Members and Friends of the Lodge. Following the Dedication Ceremony a highly interesting history of Palmyra Lodge No. 23 was delivered by Brother HOMER K . EBRIGHT and the Centennial Address was delivered by the Grand Orator. Following this, congratulations were extended on behalf of the Grand Lodge by M . ' . W.". Grand Master, ADDISON C . IRBY and others.
Two District Deputies were present as follows: T. ELTON DARK, Lecompton No. 17; and J O H N H . DAVIS, Fort Scott N o . 9. Grand Lodge Committee Member present was W . ' . FLOYD H . COFFMAN of the Committee on Trials and Punishments. Following a very pleasant and instructive program, the Grand Lodge was formed in procession under the direction of the Grand Marshal and returned to the Legion Hall, where following prayer by the Grand Chaplain, the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form. ADDISON C . IRBY,
Grand Master. ATTEST: CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S ,
Grand Secretary.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
Olathe, Kansas, October 22, 1959 The M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Hall of Olathe Lodge No. 19 for the purpose of participating in the Centennial Celebration of the Lodge and a ground breaking ceremony for the construction of a new Temple. The M.'. W.·. Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree at 2:30 P .M. with the following officers: M.·. W.·. ADDIsoN C. IRBy...................................................................... Grand Master R.·. W.·. RAY W. KINZIE ............ .................................... .......... Deputy Grand Master R.·. W.·. JOHN H. MuRRAY ...................................................... Grand Senior Warden R:. W:. ARMAND H. BISHOP .................................................... Grand Junior Warden W.·. OWEN E. BRoWN............................................................as Grand Treasurer M.·. W.·. CHARLES S. MCGINNESS ...................................................... Grand Serretary W,·. RICE LARDNER.. ...................................... ........ ..................as Grand Chaplain W.'. BEN W. GRAYBILL .................................................... Grand Senior Dearon W:. GEORGE F. GILLIAM ................................................as Grand Junior Dearon W.·. LEWIS JOHN LAWSON ................ ................................ ........as Grand Marshal W.·. FRANK D. HEDRICK ........................ ................ ..........as Grand Sword Bearer
For first time in history of Kansas Grand Lodge, M:. W: . ADDISON C. IRBY and other Grand Lodge officers participated in ground breaking ceremony. View shows Grand Chaplain RICE LARDN ER making address for the occasion while others shown include R:. W: . RAY W. KINZIE, Deputy Grand Master, R: . W:. JOHN H. MURRAY, Grand Senior Warden, R:. W: . ARMAND H. BISHOP, Grand Junior Warden and M:. W:. CHARLES S. McGIN NESS, Grand Secretary. M:. W:. ADDISON C. IRBY, who has turned the first shovel full of dirt stands in the center, while W:. OSCAR D. SMITH, Master of Olathe Lodge faces Bro. LARDNER. Olathe Lodge expects to build a new temple on the site.
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as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand
Bro. H O M E R M A R T I N LIMBIRD
W.". LEROY S . BUCKLES Bro. CLAUDE MCNALLY
Pursuivant
as Grand
Tyler
Bearer of Great Lights Bearer of Book of Constitution
The Procession was formed under the direction of the Grand Marshal, was seated in open top automobiles and driven to the site of the new Temple on West Park Street. The Olathe High School Band preceded the motorcade which passed through the business district with police escort. On arrival at the site, the Grand Lodge Officers formed in marching procession and approached the site of the Ceremonies where a fitting Ground Breaking Ceremony took place. The first shovel full of dirt was turned by our M.". W . ' . Grand Master, who invited the Master of Olathe Lodge, OSCAR D . SMITH, to assist him in the Ceremony. The following District Deputy Grand Masters were present: R.". W . ' . FRED LAGALLE, District No. 6, Bucyrus, and R.'. W.". J O H N H . DAVIS, District N o . 9,
Fort Scott. An appropriate address was delivered by the Grand Chaplain, following which prayer was offered. The procession reformed and returned to the Lodge Hall where the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form. ADDISON C . IRBY,
Grand Master. ATTEST: CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S ,
Grand Secretary.
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SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N .
Madison, Kansas, October 24, 1959 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Hall of Madison Lodge No. 196, for the purpose of participating in Ceremonies of Dedication of a new Post Office Building, and the placing of a Stone in the wall thereof. T h e M.". W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree at 1:30 P.M., following a prayer by the Grand Chaplain and with the following officers: M . ' . W.". ADDISON C . IRBY..
Grand
R.'. W . ' . RAY W . KINZIE R.*. W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY R.'. W.". ARMAND H . BISHOP W . ' . LLOYD B . CAMPBELL M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S W . ' . ELROY E . TILLOTSON Bro. EDWARD H . REE^..
as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain Grand Orator
W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL W.". CECIL E . WILLIAMS
Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
Bro. RICHARD W . SCOTT
as Grand
Bro. CHARLES V . CROSS... W . ' . J O H N S. GARRETT W . ' . ARTHUR T . LARGE
Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler
Bro. EDWARD ROSS C L O P T O N
Bro. C L I N T O N R . MCCLELLAND
Marshal
as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward
W.'. HENRY C . WRIGHT W . ' . T H O M A S SEXTONâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;
Bro. GEORGE E . SAUDER
Master
Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden
Grand
_
Architect
Bearer of Great Lights Bearer of
Constitution
Procession was formed under the direction of the Grand Marshal and was preceded by a Color Guard of the American Legion and the local units of the Camp Fire Girls and the Cub Scouts. Music was furnished by the Madison High School Band and the Honor Guard of Sir Knights in uniform from Emporia Commandery No. 8, Knights Templar was in the procession which passed through the business district to the site of the new Post Office Building. T h e beautifully engraved Stone was placed according to Ancient Ceremonies by the Officers of the Grand Lodge. An oration was delivered by Brother EDWARD H . REES, U . S. Congressman, and other addresses were delivered by Brother W . E. ERICKSON, the Honorable Mayor of Madison, and Honorable B E N W . GRAYBILL, who accepted the Building on behalf of the Post Office Department. Distinguished Masons present for the Ceremonies included M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON, Past Grand Master; R.'. E.". R O Y W . RIEGLE, Past Grand Commander, Knights Templar of Kansas; W . ' . J O H N BENGLE, Chairman, Necrology Committee; and W . ' . ScoTT A. MOUSE, Chairman, Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D., in addition to the following District Deputy Grand Masters: R.". W . " . J O H N H E N R Y DAVIS, District N o . 9, Fort Scott; R . \ W . ' . D A L E N . S M I T H , District N o . 10, Arcadia; R . ' . W . ' . J O H N J. H E W I T T , District N o . 23,
Hoyt; and R.'. W . " . ROBERT C . MENGES, District No. 39, Abilene. Following the ceremonies a procession was reformed and proceeded to the Lodge Hall where, following many appropriate expressions and congratulations, the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form. ADDISON C . IRBY,
ATTEST:
Grand CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S ,
Grand Secretary.
Master.
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EMERGENT COMMUNICATION. Kansas City, Kansas, November 28, 1959 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Hall of Kaw Lodge N o . 272, 7th and Ann Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas, at 3:15 P.M., November 28, 1959, for the purpose of recognizing fifty years of affiliation by M . ' . W.*. ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, Past Grand Master. T h e M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the Third Degree following prayer by the Grand Chaplain with the following officers: M . ' . W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY
R.". R.'. R.'. M.".
Grand
W . ' . R A Y W . KINZIE W.". J O H N H . MURRAY W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP W . " . B E N S . PAULEN
Master
.....Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Grand Treasurer
M.". W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S Bro. ADRIAN L . H U L L
Grand as Grand
W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL... M.*. W . ' . LOUIS R . HELMREICH
Secretary Chaplain
Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
W.". CHARLES D . GALLIPEAU
Grand
W.*. CHARLES F . BURKIN, JR Bro. THOMAS A. STRICKLAND
as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward
W . ' . T H O M A S L . FRANCIS W.*. A R T H U R L . GABLE
.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;
Marshal
as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler
Twelve Past Grand Masters, three District Deputy Grand Masters, and other Masonic Officials were present and had been previously introduced during a Special Communication of Kaw Lodge N o . 272 as follows: M . ' . W . ' . B E N S. PAULEN, 1921. Senior Past Grand Master and former Governor of Kansas. M.*. W . ' . M . ' . W.*. M . ' . W.". M.'. W.'. M . ' . W.". M.'. W.'. M.'. W.'. M.'. W.". M.*. W . ' . M.'. W.'. M.'.W.".
O T T O R . SOUDERS, 1935 CLAUD F . Y O U N G , 1939 A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND, 1940 CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S , 1943 JAMES H . TRICE, 1944 JAMES H . STEWART, J R . , 1947 E. G L E N N ROBISON, 1948 W I L L I A M H . HARRISON, 1949 CLARENCE G . N E V I N S , 1951 S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY, 1952 SCOTT E. KELSEY, 1955
R.*. W . ' . J O H N H . DAVIS, D . D . G . M . 9th District, Fort Scott R.". W.". HARRY OLANDER, D . D . G . M . 5th District, Prairie Village R.". W . ' . ARTHUR L . GABLE, D . D . G . M . 4th District, Kansas City The Grand Master ordered the Grand Marshal to present the representatives of other Masonic Bodies, and they were welcomed as follows: Sir Knight FRANK M . YEOMAN, R . ' . E . ' . Grand Commander, Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kansas. M . ' . L ' . LAZARUS LOEB, Grand Master, Grand Council R. & S. M. of Kansas. R.'. E . ' . J. H E N R Y REB, Grand Scribe of the Grand Chapter R. A. M. of Kansas, representing the M . ' . E.*. Grand High Priest. Sir Knight A N S O N V. GRABLE, E . ' . Grand Standard Bearer, Grand Coia mandery of Knights Templar of Kansas.
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I.'. JESSE GARVEY, Grand Steward, Grand Council R. & S. M. of Kansas. Upon order of the Grand Master, the chairs of the Grand Lodge were vacated and offices were assumed as follows: M.'. M.". M.'. M.'.
W.'. B E N S . P A U L E N W.*. CLAUD F . YOUNG W.". JAMES H . STEWART, J R W . ' . W I L L I A M H . HARRISON
as Grand as Deputy Grand as Grand Senior as Grand Junior
M . ' . W.". CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S
M.". W . ' . JAMES H . TRICE M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON M . ' . W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS Bro. THOMAS A. STRICKLAND
Grand
as Grand as Grand as Grand as Grand
Senior Junior Senior Junior
Master Master Warden Warden
Secretary
Deacon Deacon Steward Steward
Grand Master Paulen then called upon M . ' . W.". CLAUD F . Y O U N G to make the presentation of the -50 year gold emblem to M . ' . W . ' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND. Because of the close association of these two distinguished Kansas Masons, the presentation carried with it an element of drama that was felt by all present. Calling attention to a life long service to Masonry in almost every station of the Fraternity and of the Appendant Rites, M . ' . W . ' . Y O U N G paid high tribute to M.". W . " . STRICKLAND as a loyal, faithful, and distinguished Member of the Fraternity who had served the Grand Lodge as Grand Master and later as Grand Secretary with distinction. H e ended with a personal tribute that was an inspiration to all present. Following the presentation, greetings were extended on behalf of the Grand Chapter R. A. M., the Grand Council R. & S. M., and the Grand Commandery K. T., by the respective heads of those Bodies, and additional words of commendation were voiced by many of the distinguished Masons present including a most appropriate tribute by Brother T O M STRICKLAND, the Honoree's son. The purpose of the communication being accomplished, the chair was returned to M . ' . W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY and the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form following prayer by the Grand Chaplain. ADDISON C . IRBY,
Grand Master. ATTEST: CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S ,
Grand Secretary.
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Galva, Kansas, December 10, 1959 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened at 8:00 P.M. on December 10, 1959, in the Hall of Galva Lodge N o . 251, for the purpose of dedicating a new Lodge Hall. The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the Third Degree of Masonry following prayer by the Grand Chaplain with the following officers: M .". W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON
as Grand
W . ' . LORE V. BADER W.". B E N W . GRAYBILL R.*. W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP
as Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden
W.". CLARENCE O . TECTOR W . ' . W A Y N E A. FLEMING
Master
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary
Bro. RICHARD H E N R Y HARDESTY
as Grand
Chaplain
Bro. JAMES S. BRUCE Bro. CARL K E R M I T KENNEDY...
Principal Architect as Grand Senior Deacon
Bro. CLARENCE H . RUSSELL
as Grand Junior
W . ' . JAMES D . J O H N S O N , J R W . ' . HAROLD IRVEN D O W E L L
Deacon
as Grand Marshal as Grand Sword Bearer
Bro. IRA HERBERT TECTOR W . ' . THOMAS J. KNOWLES
as Grand Senior as Grand Junior
W.'. HENRY C . WRIGHT W.". J O H N E . LOEPPKE
Steward Steward
Grand Pursuivant ..Grand Tyler
Procession was formed and the Symbolic Lodge was carried by the Grand Marshal. Following the procession, the new Hall of Galva Lodge N o . 251, was formally dedicated according to Ancient Form and Usage. Due to the absence of R.'. W . ' . RA>I W . KINZIE, because of illness, the address which he was to have delivered on the occasion was divided between Acting Grand Master M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N BISHOP, W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL and W . ' .
ROBISON, R . * . W . ' . ARMAND H . LORE V. BADER.
Following these
remarks and others on behalf of Galva Lodge, the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form following prayer by the Grand Chaplain. E. G L E N N ROBISON,
as Grand ATTEST:: W A Y N E A. FLEMING,
i?f Grrtnd Secreiar'V.
Master.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Solomon, Kansas, December 12, 1959 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Hall of Solomon City Lodge No. 105, at 1:30 P.M. December 12, 1959, for the purpose of laying a Foundation Stone for the newly acquired Lodge Hall formerly used by the E U B Church. The most Worshipful Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry following prayer by the Grand Chaplain with the following officers: M.". W.". ADDISON
C . IRBY
Grand
R.'. W . ' . RAY W . KINZIE R.'. W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY M . ' . W . ' . E . G L E N N ROBISON W.'. M.'. W . ' . Bro. Bro.
H U B E R T A. TOEPFER CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S J O H N M . KELLISON FRANK CARLSON
as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain Grand Orator
W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL Bro. FREDERICK M . FROELICH
Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
R.'. W . ' . ROBERT C MENGES W.". FRANCIS D U A N E TOEPFER
as Grand Marshal as Grand Sword Bearer
W . ' . J O H N W . WiLLEY, J R W . ' . ROBERT E . D E HAVEN W . ' . M A X FITZWATER W . ' . HENRY C . WRIGHT W . ' . JOSEPH E . HALL; W . ' . J O H N E . LOEPPKE
Master
Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden
Bearer of Great- Lights as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward _
Grand Pursuivant Principal Architect Grand Tyler
Procession was formed under the direction of the Grand Marshal with addition of the following units: American â&#x20AC;¢ Legiori Color Guard, Solomon Valley Post N o . 162, the Solomon High School Marching Band of 40 Pieces under direction of Al Thompson, Uniformed Patrol from ISIS Temple, Salina with 30 members under direction of Bro. N O R T H C . MCARTHUR, Director and Bro. JACK BRITEGAM, Captain of the Uniformed Bodies, Drill Team from Abilene Chapter DeMolay, under direction of BILL HOLLINGSWORTH, and an Honor Guard of Knights Templar from Aekelpn Commandery N o . 6, Salina and Abilene Commandery No. 25 under the direction of Sir Knight CARL MINICK. The procession moved to the main business section of the city and returned to the Lodge Hall where the Ceremony of Placing the Foundation Stone was performed according to Ancient Usage and Custom. . . It was a delightful day for the Ceremonies, clear, calm and crisp, and about 200 Masons from neighboring communities joined with the citizens of Solomon and the members of Solomon City Lodge in the parade and the outdoor festivites. A most timely oration was delivered by Bro. FRANK CARLSON, a member of St. John's Lodge at Concordia, former Governor of Kansas and now serving a second term in the U. S. Senate. Three District Deputy Grand Masters were present to assist Grand Master IRBY in the Ceremony as follows: R.'. W . ' . J O H N H E N R Y DAVIS, N O . 9, Fort Scott, R.". W . ' . E L M E R F . ANDERSON, No. 40, Hope, and R.". W . ' . ROBERT C .
MENGES, N o . 39, Abilene, who contributed a great deal to the arrangements of the Ceremony and also acted as Grand Marshal. Sir Knight CARROL R . D E A N , Grand Captain of the Guard of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kansas was also present.
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Following the outdoor Ceremony, the Brethren returned to the Lodge Hall where there were many expressions of admiration for the improvements that had been undertaken in conversion of the Church to a Lodge Hall. There were also many compliments paid to the Brethren of Solomon City Lodge No. 105 for the devotion and labors of the Members. Brother HOWARD W . KEEL, a 50 year member of Benevolent Lodge No. 98, Abilene, was presented at the altar and presented with his 50 year membership award and gold lapel emblem by M.'. W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY, Grand Master. The Grand Lodge was then closed in Ample Form following prayer by the Grand Chaplain. An added courtesy was the serving of refreshments by the members of Fraternity Chapter No. 133, O E S, Mrs. Robert DeHaven, Worthy Matron. The Chapter had previously served a sumptuous dinner for the Officers and members of Grand Lodge at the noon hour. ADDISON
C.
IRBY,
Grand ATTEST: CHARLES
S.
MCGINNESS,
Grand Secretary
Master
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
Lawrence, Kansas, January 23, 1960 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons was convened in the Acacia Fraternity House at 1225 Oread, Lawrence, Kansas, at 3:00 P.M. J anuary 23, 1960, for the purpose of laying the Foundation Stone for the Westminster Center of the United Presbyterian Church USA, located at 12th and Oread. The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry with the foHowing officers:
M.·. W.·. ADDISON C. IRBy .............................. .. .................. .................. Grand Master R.·. W.·. RAy W. KI NZIE .... ................................................... Deputy Grand Master R:. W:. JOHN H . MURRAy ................................................... Grand Senior lVarden R:. W:. ARMAND H . BISHOP ............................................ . .. . Grand Ju nior lVarden Bro. LOUIS E. HOWARD ................ . ...... . ........................ ........ as Grand Treasurer M.·. W.·. CHARLES S. MCGINNESS ...... ................................... . ......... Grand Secretary
Deputy Grand Master, R: . W:. RAY W. KINZIE, pours corn of nourishment in Corner Stone Ceremony which returned the Grand Lodge of Kansas to the Kansas University campus, only a block removed from the site of the first such Ceremony by the Grand Lodge on October
18, 1859.
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Presbyterian Westminster Center on Mt. Oread is scene of Corner Stone Ceremony.
w_· _RICE
LARDNER ............................................................... as Grand Chaplain Bro. ELMER G . FROyD .......................................................... .......... Grand Orator W.·. BEN W . GRAyBILL ..................................... ............. Gralld Senior D eacon W. · . LAZARUS LOEB ....................................................... as Grand Ju nior D eacon W.·. CHARLES D . GALLIPEAU .................................................... Grand Marshal Bro. CARL MAC DRENNAN ............................... .... as Assistant Grand Marshal Bro. KEITH OTT .................................... ......................... as Gralld Sword Bearer W:. RALPH A. ALTIC ..................................................... Bearer of Great Lights W . ·. LUTHER PAUL MOORE ................................................... Principal Architect W .·. GEORGE E. MOLE ......... .............. ......................... as Grand Senior Steward W:. H . HERBERT TULLER ........................................... as Grand Junior Steward W.-. KENNETH N . POMEROy................................................as Grand Pursuit/ant W.·_ ARTHUR R. SHEDD ..............................................................as Grand Tyler The Procession was formed and upon arrival at the site of the beautiful new Building, the Corner Stone was laid according to the Ancient Usage, following a formal invitation from the President of the Westminster Foundation Board of Trustees, Brother CARL MAC DRENNAN. Following the Ceremony, Brother ELMER G. FROYD, Executive Secretary of the Synod of Kansas, United Presbyterian Church of the USA delivered a most appropriate sermon. Officers and members of Grand Lodge were then invited to make a tour of the Center. On account of the near zero temperature the Ceremony was held indoors. There was a goodly number of Brethren and Friends of the Center present to enjoy the occasion, among them R:. W:. DALE E. SMITH, D .D .G .M. of the lOth District. Procession was reformed and returned to the Acacia Fraternity where the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form, following introductions and an exchange of greetings from Guest Officers of Grand Lodge. The members of Acacia Fraternity held a short reception following the closing of Grand Lodge and presented to our Grand Master and other Elective Officers beautiful color pictures of the Westminister Center as a memento of the occasion. It was a most happy occasion. ADDISON C. IRBY Grand Masler ATTEST: CHARLES S. MCGINNESS Grand Secreary
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REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N REPORTS O F GRAND OFFICERS.
W . ' . FLOYD A. PALMER, Chairman, presented the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge A, F. and A. M. of Kansas: The Committee on Reports of Grand OiBcers have carefully analyzed the very excellent reports of the M.'. W . ' . Grand Master, the Grand Treasurer, the Grand Secretary and the Secretary of the Council of Administration and wish to commend and compliment each for the careful preparation and completeness of their respective reports. W e especially desire to mention vi'ith praise the address of our M.'. W . ' . Grand Master and eo express the appreciation of the Craft for his very worthy service to Kansas Masonry. T h e excellence of his character, the dignity and sincerity of his every effort merit the applause and gratitude of the brethren throughout this Grand Jurisdiction. His leadership and urgent recommendation for harmony among the Craft, and an active and peaceful association in all Masonic endeavor, will long be remembered as a cardinal virtue of his administration. It is with pleasure that your committee on Reports of Grand Officers recommend for your approval the following portions of the Grand Master's address: Introduction; Kansas Masonic Home; Grand Orator; Chairman, Committee on Reports of Grand Officers; Lodge Centennial Celebrations; Building Projects; Corner Stone Laying Ceremonies; Dedication of Masonic Lodge Buildings; District Deputy Grand Masters; Grand Representatives; Council of Administration; Grand Secretary; Ft. Scott Reception; Masonic Service Emblems—Presentations; Visitations; Installation of Lodge Officers; Change of Masonic Districts; Visits Other Grand Jurisdictions; Condition of the Order; Recognition and Appreciation; Conclusion. That the Grand Lodge may properly review all of the remaining parts of this very complete and outstanding address we refer the following subjects to: The Committee on Finance: District Meeting—Ritualistic Work; Committee on Trials and Punishments; Committee on Masonic Education; Committee on Public Schools—Scholarship Awards; District Deputy Grand Masters (Conference); Grand Lodge Attendance; Grand Masters-Grand Secretaries Conference; George Washington National Masonic Memorial; Masonic Service Association. The Committee on Jurisprudence: Special Dispensations; Decisions and Disciplinary Action; Recommendation. The Committee on Ritualistic Work: District Meetings; Ritualistic Proficiency Programs; Assistant to Grand Lecturer. The Cornmittee on Trials and Punishments: Trials and Punishments. The Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D . : Decisions and Disciplinary Action—Friendship Lodge No. 208 Charter or Warrant Arrested. Restored. The Committee on Masonic Education: Masonic Education and Area Meetings; Midwest Masonic Education Conference; Grand Lodge Open Meeting and Program. The Committee on Public Schools: Committee on Public Schools; Grand Lodge Open Meeting and Program—Essay Awards. The Committee on Necrology: In Memoriam—Necrology. Your Committee on Reports of Grand Officers expresses appreciation for the report of the Secretary of the Council of Administration. The Council of Administration is composed of the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Senior Warden and Grand Junior Warden in whom shall be vested the legal title to, and right of possession of all the property and records' of the Grand Lodge, with full power and authority to exercise this right of ownership and possession, and such
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other powers as may be granted by law. The Council of Administration is a very important unit in the operation of our Grand Lodge. W e recommend that the item of repairs to the Grand Lodge Office Building at an estimated cost of $350.00, and the matter in regard to a donation of $100.00 to Virginia City Lodge, Virginia City, Montana on account of earthquake damage be referred to the Committee on Finance. W e further recommend the approval of all remaining items of the report. We also wish to make special mention of the brief and concise report of M . ' . W . ' . B E N S. PAULEN, Grand Treasurer, and refer the same in its entirety to the Committee on Finance. The committee's final recommendation covers the report of M.". W . ' . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary, which is complete and definite in every detail. W e recommend • approval of the following: Introduction; Annual Proceedings; Certificates of Proficiency; Honor Roll; Special and/or Emergent Communications; Names of Lodges, Masters and Secretaries. We refer the following: To Committee on Finance: Revenues and Expenditures; Schedules A, B and C; Cash Account; Warrant Account and Budget Account. The Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D . : Annual Reports; Membership; Synopsis of Returns of Lodges. The Committee on Necrology: Synopsis of Returns of Lodges—Died. W e further recommend approval of all sections or paragraphs of the reports of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, the Grand Treasurer, the Grand Secretary, and the Council of Administration not specifically mentioned herein. Fraternally submitted, FLOYD A. PALMER, Chairman HOWARD H . H A Z L E T T , Member W I L L I A M C . G E T Z , Member CARL W . K O O N T Z , Member GEORGE M . ASHFORD, Member
REPORT O F T H E SECRETARY O F T H E MASONIC H O M E BOARD. M . " . W . ' . O T T O R . S O U D E R S , Secretary of t h e K a n s a s M a s o n i c H o m e B o a r d presented t h e f o l l o w i n g r e p o r t which, o n h i s m o t i o n , w a s a d o p t e d a n d o r d e r e d p r i n t e d in t h e P r o c e e d i n g s : To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. P. & A. M. of Kansas; It is a great pleasure to present herewith portions of my report as Secretary to the Board of Directors of The Kansas Masonic Home at its annual meeting in the City of Wichita, Kansas, on Saturday, January 30, I960. Balances in Home accounts on December 31, 1959, are as follows: Cash in Bank December 31, 1959 $ 33,299.92 Stocks & Bonds 300,059.16 Real Estate Mortgages & Contracts 1,588,813.78 Home Lands & Bldgs 1,869,972.88 Other real estate 196,005.00 Furniture & Fixtures 137,217.44 Automobiles & trucks 4,976.62 Projection equipment 5,831.04 Infirmary Equipment 22,046.21 Down Payment on sale of real estate — 750.00 Due from Chappie and Fidelity 1,583.10 $4,159,055:15 Cash received during the year 1959 amounted to $1,008,695.08
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REGULAR INCOME. Grand Lodge Per Capita Tax Eastern Star Per Capita Tax Interest & dividends
199,980.00 45,093.00 106,088.16
OTHER RECEIPTS. Mortgage payments & contracts..... Trust funds '. Eastern Star & other gifts, Christmas Eastern Star Fruit Fund Grand Lodge Relief Income from land & Bldgs Eastern Star Music Fund Income from real property Special gifts, misc Raising fees Sale of real estate Miscellaneous Infirmary Fund Stock rights sold, Misc. Refund Endowment Fund regular Down payment on real estate Remittances due from Chappie and Fidelity '..
352,023.23 193,162.55 2,210.56 2,232.40 1,743.00 1,125.00 82.21 47,172.08 18,042.00 13,120.00 4,508.93 2,452.96 10,252.26 38.52 42.70 7,855.93 750.00 720.49
351,161.61
-
657,533.92 $1,008,695.08
During the year warrants were drawn in the sum of: Maintenance expenses ..J 345,697.27 Real Estate mortgages & contracts purchased 503,026.27 Payments on mortgages acquired in 1958 28,691-14 Payments on guardian fund accounts 43,293.00 Remodeling costs 41,781.30 Auto purchased 3,830.00 Furniture & fixtures purchased 3,117.86 Infirmary equipment purchased 4,926.50 Secretary's office maintenance 6,000.00 Retirement expense..... 975.00 Attorney fees 1,000.00 Accounting and auditing 2,134.25 Repairs 15,251.89 Loan service charges 6,980.62 Loan expense 281.27 Insurance , 7,001.11 Real Estate expense 7,441.98 Grand Lodge relief payments 1,785.00 Home board expense 1,170.41 Officers' fidelity bonds 1,047.92 Supplies 643.16 Safekeeping receipt service 153.37 Settlement of McAllister Ranch gas production 6,500.00 Order of Eastern Starâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^music fund 17.03 Order of Eastern Star, Christmas fund 2,201.63 Endowment Fund 7.00 Miscellaneous 791.62
1,035.746.60
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ANALYSIS OF ENDOWMENT FUND For the Year Ended December 3 1 , 1959. BALANCE,
DECEMBER
31,
1958
$1,489,480.91
ADD:
Grand Lodge raising fees Anonymous Guardian funds closed during the period Charles E. Garey Estate—U. S. Bonds John M. Williams—real estate contract Payments on Gross Contract Payments on Bartholomew Contract Grand Chapter O.E.S Grand Chapter R.A.M Bess Barnett Balance of Suttle-Hughs Contract William & Lillie Luttgen .' Robert N . Denison Estate of Teresa M . Eby Wichita Lodge N o . 99 A.F. & A.M S. S. Alexander Estate R. F. Riley Sherman T. Bourassa Arthur R. Shield Dr. Claud F. Young Charles E. Garey Estate Col. Richard E. Decker James B. Nelson H. D . Finch Miscellaneous
$
13,120.00 1,030.00 6,610.53 2,500.00 838.78 854.18 688.03 . 1,943.98 500.00 350.00 380.24 1,000.00 100.00 500.00 250.00 100.00 25.00 25.00 10.00 25.00 41.50 10.00 10.00 3.00 11.00
DEDUCT
1,520,407.15
Transfer to General Fund Prior year adjustment of George G. Hultqvist Guardian Fund BALANCE, DECEMBER
30,926.24
31, 1959
35,000.00 2,139.00
37,149.00 $1,483,258.15
REPORT O F S U P E R I N T E N D E N T O F T H E MASONIC H O M E . M . ' . W . ' . S. A L L A N D A U G H E R T Y , w a s invited t o address t h e G r a n d L o d g e a n d s p o k e as follows, a n d t h e G r a n d M a s t e r a n n o u n c e d t h a t t h e r e p o r t w o u l d b e p r i n t e d in t h e p r o c e e d i n g s : To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Today I wish to bring you greetings and best wishes from the 320 members of The Kansas Masonic Home Family. They are deeply appreciative of your interest and concern for them. The past year has been one of much activity. As someone has said, the doors never close at The Kansas Masonic Home. Employees are on duty 24 hours each day to help, aid, and assist those who need care. Many changes have transpired since T h e Masonic Home was founded in 1896. W e are now in our 64th
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year of continuous operation. We- have grown from the 3 story Lawrence Residence to the many fine buildings we have today. A Masonic Home is more than bricks and mortar, it is the combined efforts of Masons and Eastern Stars who give of their time, talent and money that make this Home possible. It is the interest in, the loyalty to and love of the principles of Our Orders that bring forth real concern and positive action to provide and maintain a Home for our aged members in their Golden Years of Life. BUILDING
PROGRAM.
T h e changing trend in our operation, in which more and more of our members need hospital care, made it necessary to provide additional rooms for nurses and infirmary personnel. In 1959 the Board voted to remodel the Girl's Building, which is located north of The Eastern Star Chapel, into a modern nurses quarters. Work was started the last week in September. The building is complete with the exception of some exterior masonry which will be completed when the weather permits. Nurses will soon occupy the new quarters. This is a much needed addition and will house 25 nurses. REPAIRS A N D P A I N T I N G .
W e have continued the general program of maintenance and repairs. The exterior of the Infirmary was painted this summer. This followed the instructions of the architect that this work be done not later than the summer of 1959. In the other buildings more than 100 cracked glass windows were replaced. The program of painting the windows, cornices and trim of the buildings was continued. A number of rooms have been redecorated as well as t h e West Lobby. During the winter and spring of 1958-59, our engineers worked on the heating system, replacing traps and valves on radiators where needed and did other work to generally improve the system. Improvements have been made in the dishwashing equipment in the Infirmary Kitchen. The dishwasher in the West Kitchen has been modernized by the installation of temperature gauges and mixing valves. Worn cables were replaced on two West Side Elevators. LAWN AND GROUNDS.
Truly the Masonic Home is a place of beauty. Our lawn, the many trees, shrubs, and flowers enhance the beauty of the buildings. During the summer we kept the grass neatly trimmed and whenever dry weather came we used our pumps and wells to provide water. Our trees were sprayed for insects which might have destroyed them. This is especially true of our evergreens in regard to red spiders. INFIRMARY.
Our over all patient load continues to grow. In 1958 the daily patient load was 110. In 1959, it averaged 130, with a peak load of 145 in March of 1959. More and more w e are operating a Hospital and Care Home, rather than a Masonic Home where the members are able to take care of themselves. However, this situation is not new, for Masonic Homes all over the United States are experiencing the same problem. Our physicians are HARVEY D . ELLIS, M . D . and E. M. BURRELL, M . D .
Dr. ELLIS comes Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Dr. BURRELL, on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Both are on call. Dr. ELLIS and Dr. BURRELL are doing a good job. Our Infirmary Report shows that our doctors saw a total of 7,930 patients; 5,283 were in the Infirmary and 2,647 were from the West Side.
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In the report of patients on Outside Doctors and Dentists, we find a total of 306: 38 to Dentists; 268 to Doctors. Of the 268 patients who went out to see doctors 63 are included who saw Dr. L. R. STUCKY, Chiropodist. This makes a total of 205 patients who were referred to outside doctors, most of whom were specialists in their field. Our report shows a total of 24 cases of Fractures and Surgery. Of these, 9 were hip fractures. During the recent flu epidemic in Wichita, we placed a semi-restricted quarantine in effect. Among the more than 400 people at The Kansas Masonic Home, we had only 8 cases of flu. I think this speaks well for our doctors, our nurses, and our program of preventive medicine. The average age of our members is 85 years. The average age of members entering the Home for 1959 was 80 years. The Trend for increased hospital and nursing care will continue. Few of the members now entering the Home are able to do part time work. There was a time when members were able to care for themselves and to help with the work. Now we hire employees to do most of the work and take care of the members. Another need in the lives of our members that we are endeavoring to fill is to give them a sense of security, a sense of belonging, a sense of freedom from worry about the future. They are all members of The Masonic Home Family, and each shares in the life and fellowship of that family. GIFTS AND BEQUESTS T O T H E KANSAS MASONIC
HOME.
Frequently—we have requests for information concerning gifts and bequests for The Kansas Masonic Home.—The proper title is "The Kansas Masonic Home." You can make sure that your money is doing a great service after you are gone if you remember The Kansas Masonic Home in your will. This method of making certain that your possessions continue to do good work for you, and in your name, will prove a blessing to you before you leave this life, and will carry your influence for good after you are gone. We invite conversations about this matter and will be happy to give any possible assistance you may need. ADMISSIONS AND
DEATHS.
During the year 74 members entered The Kansas Masonic Home. Of this number 57 were women and 17 were men. During the same period we lost 60 members by death, 30 women and 30 men. This is almost twice as many as the year before, when we had 32 deaths, 16 men and 16 women. However, we had more than a dozen in the Infirmary who were on the critical list as the year closed, iiarly the following year most of these members passed away. I believe our death rate will continue to remain high, due to the 85 year average age of our members. PLEASURES FOR OUR
MEMBERS.
During the year we had many groups present programs and various types of entertainment for our Masonic Home Family. Our Masonic Lodges and Eastern Star Chapters have been interested and helpful in many ways and we of the Home are most appreciative. Christmas, 1959, was outstanding. The programs, the visitors, the decorations by members and employees, the many cards, letters and packages to our members, all helped to bring the spirit of Christmas to The Kansas Masonic Home. N A T I O N A L M E E T I N G O F MASONIC H O M E
EXECUTIVES.
On April 6—7-8, 1959, the annual meeting of The Masonic Home Executives Association of the United States was held at Parkersburg, West Virginia.
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Most of the Masonic and Eastern Star Homes of the United States were represented. These meetings are a valuable experience. The formal programs, informal conferences, with superintendents from various parts of the country, with the valuable exchanges of experiences and ideas proved to be most helpful. Mrs. DAUGHERTY accompanied me on this trip. Enroute we visited The Illinois Masonic Home at Sullivan, The Ohio Masonic Home at Springfield, The Missouri Masonic Home at St. Louis, as well as The West Virginia Masonic Home where some of the sessions were held. AREA
MEETINGS.
It was my pleasure to attend the 5 Area Meetings of the Grand Lodge. These meetings were held under the direction of the Committee on Masonic Education. They were held at Liberal, Wakeeney, Newton, Fort Scott and Marysville. I was asked to speak on "Our Kansas Masonic Home". T h e meetings were well attended and many of the Lodges in each area were represented. It is my hope that Masons over Kansas are better informed about our Masonic Home because of these Area Meetings. INVITATION.
In conclusion, I want to extend a most cordial invitation to you to visit the Kansas Masonic Home. One must see the Masonic Home to really appreciate this great Project of Masons and Eastern Stars in Kansas. Tours can be arranged on short notice any day of the week. W e invite individuals, small parties and large groups. It is your Kansas Masonic Home and we hope you will come to visit us. Fraternally submitted, S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY,
Superintendent.
REPORT O F COiMMITTEE O N MASONIC EDUCATION. M.'.
W.'.
SCOTT E. KELSEY,
Chairman,
presented
the
following
r e p o r t w h i c h , o n h i s m o t i o n , w a s a d o p t e d a n d o r d e r e d p r i n t e d in t h e Proceedings: To she M.'. \V.'. Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your committee on Masonic Education wishes to make the following report of the activities in 1959. The Masonic Education Area meetings held in the Fall of 1959 had the largest attendance of any Area meetings held in the past several years. This was accomplished in part, at least, by the publicity given to the meetings, by the District Deputy Grand Masters and Officers of the Lodges and the publicity sent from the Grand Secretary's Office. Our Grand Master met in conference with 52 of the 79 District Deputy Grand Masters at the five area meetings. M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD L, BECKER, Chairman of the Public School Committee, held sessions at all Area meetings with the Public School Committee of the Lodges with an attendance of 348 members present. Our Grand Secretary M.'. W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S held a session, with the secretaries of Lodges, to discuss reports and office procedure. These three Grand Officers felt that their part of the Masonic Education
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Area meetings were very beneficial to them and also to the Brethren present. This was something new at our meetings and a very worthwhile part of the program. The total attendance at the five Area meetings, held in 1959 was 952, and the committee on Masonic Education feels that it was well paid for the time spent in setting up, and attending the meetings. The Area meeings were different in several respects this year, first the Grand Master and Grand Lodge Officers were not introduced officially, at the meetings. This saved considerable time. Second, the Members of the Grand Lodge line presented very interesting papers as follows; 1. Instructions for Investigation Committee by R.-.
W.-.
RAY W . K I N Z I E , D . G .
M.
2. Legal aspects of Masonry by R.'.
W.\
J O H N H . MURRAY,
G.S.W.
3. Masonic Courtesy by R.".
4.
W.".
ARMAND H . BISHOP,
G.J.W.
Points of Masonic interest by W . \
B E N W . GRAYBILL,
G.S.D.
5. Our Grand Secretary M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS explained the new Law and its operation, in regard to mileage and per Diem of Grand Lodge Representatives, to be in effect in this Grand Lodge Session. M.'. W.'. S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY, Supenntendent of the Kansas Masonic Home gave a very interesting paper on the Home and its operation. Our Grand Master M . ' . W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY gave a very fine address at the close of each meeting, and we were on our way home by 9 P.M. In the Group Discussions held each afternoon, there were many subjects discussed by the Brethren present, and although no definite action was taken, I think the Grand Lodge Officers found out, what the Brethren in Kansas want in the operation of, and changes needed in the Grand Lodge of Kansas. Some of the more important subjects discussed were as follows: 1. Lodges sponsoring activities both inside and outside of Lodge roorhs, such as Boys State, Girls State, Baseball Clubs, and Bowling teams. 2. Concurrent Jurisdiction of Lodges in more Counties in Kansas. 3. Procedures to be followed by Investigating committees. 4. Lodge attendance, increased by more information to members about meetings. Good Programs and Speakers, Family nights. Plan your Stated meetings. 5. Speakers bureau furnished by Grand Lodge. 6. Grand Lodge should have a "Senior Wardens" meeting at Grand Lodge to iiCip tiiCiTi lOrmuiaLc prograrris lOr Uicii ycai'. 7. Revision of the Funeral Service. 8. Proficiency in 3rd Degree work lecture. 9. Grand Lodge Bulletin should be made available to all Master Masons. 10. Master and Officers of Lodge, should make every effort to keep the suspension list at a minimum. There were many other subjects presented to the groups but time does not permit listing them in this report, but they too were important. The Tenth Midwest Conference on Masonic Education was held in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on November 13 and 14, 1959. Our Grand Master was unable to attend because of very bad weather conditions, although he did reach Kansas City and was grounded by fog. Our Grand Secretary M.'. W . ' . MCGINNESS and myself were in attendance. There were 12 States represented and six of the Grand Masters of those States were present along with other Grand Lodge Officers.
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This was a very interesting meeting, and was held in the Grand Lodge Library building, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The next Midwest conference on Masonic Education will be held in Detroit Michigan in October I960. During the past year the Grand Secretarys' office has received requests from other Grand Jurisdictions, for the Booklet on "100 Questions on Free Masonry" published by the Masonic Education Committee in 1955. All Booklets published by the Masonic Education Committee in the past several years are available in the Grand Secretarys' office. The Grand Lodge Bulletins issued four times a year as well as the information sheets, are sent to a mailing list of 2,200 Masons in our Grand Jurisdiction. From the letters received, and comments made in talking with the Brethren, we are assured of the appreciation and benefits to those receiving this materials, which, M.". W.'. CHARLES S . MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary so tirelessly put together and edited. Our" Grand Master" who has left a record of real achievement in his years work, has asked a searching question in the closing paragraph of his address. "Is Masonry a vital force today, or is it threatened by the early signs of decadence,"? he asks. At another place he states: "It would appear that Masonry is approaching the crossroadsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the valley of decision." There is no doubt, my Brethren, but that Freemasonry is on the Spot. Our Grand Master has discerned the problem and has applied his brilliant mind to a discourse on these problems. The problems are real, and their solution calls for the most careful consideration. W e feel that the field of Masonic Education is a vast one. Faced with the problems' of today, we must apply ourselves to the task of trying to find a program that can both educate and inspire. We must not only disseminate Masonic Information, we must try and find a program that will create among our members a devotion and a zeal which will improve the individual and create in him the ability to spread the gospel of Freemasonry by precept and example in his daily living, his business affairs, and his community life. With such an obligation before us, it is not possible to pick up and follow every program that is available to us. W e must choose which activities we can use to bring about the greatest good to the greatest number. A program that is broadcast to 100,000 Masons of Kansas would be highly desirable, but it has been the feeling of our committee that a more intensified program channelled to the Officers and those who have been chosen to lead our Fraternity, is more feasible. So we center our efforts on the Area Meetings which afford our Grand Officers an opportunity to counsel with the local leaders, to discuss with them the problems with which they are faced and thus bring about a potential solution to the problems in their particular area. On behalf of each member of the Committee, I desire to thank the Masons of Kansas who have assisted in this work of Masonic Education through their encouragement and co-operation in the past year. Fraternally submitted, ScoTT E, KELSEY, Chairman
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PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE O N PUBLIC SCHOOLS. M.'. W.'. RICHARD L. BECKER, Chairman, presented an oral pre-
liminary Report and announced his final report would be submitted later.
REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N FOREIGN RELATIONS. M . ' . W . ' . C L A U D F . Y O U N G , Chairman, presented the following r e p o r t w h i c h , o n his m o t i o n , w a s a d o p t e d a n d o r d e r e d p r i n t e d in t h e Proceedings: To the M.:. W.\
Grand Lodge,'A.
F. & A. M. of Kansas:
Your Foreign Relations Committee appointed for the purpose of examining the Correspondence with other regular Grand Jurisdictions having to do with Fraternal Matters has performed that duty and submits the following report.: Genuine and sincere sympathy is expressed for all regular Grand Lodges throughout the World which have suffered loss by death of distinguished members and outstanding Masons, many of whom occupied prominent offices in their Grand Lodges and many high places in civilian life. W e wish to commend our Grand Master for the manner in which he has conducted the affairs of our Grand Lodge in relation to Other Grand Jurisdictions. This performance has been dignified and becoming to the office he has so ably filled during the past year. Being of a friendly disposition normally, he has exerted this characteristic creditably during the past year. Splendid reports come to us from all the Foregin Grand Jurisdictions which he has been privileged to visit. Of these, we might mention that he visited the Grand Lodge of North Carolina, the Grand Lodge of Missouri, the Grand Lodge of Nebraska, the Grand Lodge of Texas, the Grand Lodge of Colorado, and the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. At the Communication of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska he was accompanied by R . \ W.". RAY W . KINZIE, Deputy Grand Master and M.*. W , ' . CHARLES S. McGiNNESS, Grand Secretary. The Grand Lodge of Indiana was' visited by M.'. W.". McGiNNESS, and that of Illinois by R.*. W.*. RAY W . KINZIE. M.'.
W.'.
CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S and
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KARL J.
CHARLES S. BAUMGARTNER
accompanied our Grand Master to the Grand Lodge of Colorado. Accompanied by the Grand Master of Colorado, Grand Master IRBY presented one of our old, Kansas Masons, residing in Colorado, with a Seventy-five Year Certificate and an Emblem for having attained to that rank in Masonry. This is a feat rarely attained. W e are advised that our Grand Master travelled more than 27,000 miles in Kansas during his term of office making Masonic visits. I know how well and favorably received Grand Master IRBY has been at all of the places he has visited because I have known him since a young man practicing medicine in my old, home town of Bowie, Texas. I induced him to come up to Kansas and join our clinic at Fort Scott. This act I have never regretted. I might also mention that our Grand Master attended the meetings of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association in Alexandria, Virginia recently along with the Deputy Grand Master and the M.'. W . ' . Grand Secretary. All of these Brethren attended the Grand Masters, Grand Secretaries and Masonic Service Association Conferences in Washington two weeks ago. Our
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Grand Master was accorded a place on the program of the Grand Masters Conference, an honor of which w e are proud. The Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite had the privilege of entertaining these Grand Masters at a luncheon in the House of the Temple during their stay in Washington. W e are thankful that none of the Grand Lodge Family has passed to the Grand Lodge Above during the past year. However, we extend sincere regrets to the Other Grand Bodies for the losses they have sustained during the year. It is disturbing to know the number of losses that we have sustained in the Grand Lodge of Kansas during the past year. By death we have lost 1,890 members, and our total membership has declined by 817. As of January 1, I960, our membership is 100,042. In passing, we should not forget the loss by death of that outstanding Mason and developer of character in our youth, FRANK SHERMAN LAND, Secretary General of the Order of DeMolay. In regard to the matter of the Grand Lodge of Turkey, which was mentioned at our last Grand Lodge session, we are still of the opinion that we are not yet ready to recognize this Grand Lodge. W e have had reliable information from many sources that the several Grand Lodges in Germany have finally united and are doing a splendid work. W e recommend the continuance of Masonic Relations with the United Grand Lodge of Germany. Their Grand Master, accompanied by Dr. THEODORE VOGEL, an outstanding Past Grand Master of Germany, was present at the Grand Masters Conferences in Washington and both Brothers were well and favorably received by all present. During the last year we were requested by the Grand Lodge of Ecuador to contribute to a program for the construction of public schools in that country. Believing this not to be in line with the principles of Freemasonry, our Grand Master did not respond to this request. W e have had correspondence with the National Grand Lodge of France relative to their regularity, but in view of the fact that we recognize this Grand Lodge there is no further reason for investigation. For many years the Grand Lodge of Kansas has recognized the Grand Lodge of Italy. During the past year we have come into possession of information which makes us believe we are recognizing the wrong Grand Lodge in Italy. From information we have obtained it is the Grand Orient of Italy with which we should be in amity. This Grand Lodge is headed by Brother CORTINI, with whom I am personally acquainted and know him to be an outstanding man as well as a fine Mason. During the past few days we have been told by Dr. FRANK B . GIGLIOTTI, who is an Italian and closely connected with the authorities of Italy, that within a short time all of the Grand Lodges in Italy will have resolved their differences and there will be only one Grand Lodge in Italy. W e recommend the changing of recognition in Italy from the Grand Lodge of Italy to the Grand Orient of Italy. W e have been requested to give recognition to the Grand Lodge of Baja (lower) California, and upon investigating this Mexican Grand Lodge we find that they have an outstanding membership of Mexican Brethren and are entitled to our consideration. W e would, therefore, recommend the extending of Masonic Relations with this Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted, CLAUD F . Y O U N G , P.G.M., Chairman KARL J. BAUMGARTNER, Member P.G.M. GERALD W . SALYER, Member
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REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N CHARTERED LODGES AND LODGES U . D.
W.'. SCOTT A. MOUSE, Chairman, presented the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M.:. W:.
Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
Most Worshipful Grand Master and Brethren: Your Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges Under Dispensation has met and carefully reviewed the voluminous files of correspondence furnished by the Grand Secretary regarding reports of the various Lodges, and for your consideration submits the following report: For the sake of brevity, the reading of the numbers of the 440 Lodges with perfect and almost perfect reports will be dispensed with here, but it is attached hereto and will be included in the final printed proceedings of this communication. In recapitulation, the breakdown of almost perfect reports for 1958 reveals the following to be the most common types of errors: Dimissions wrong date or omitted 68 Suspension wrong date 41 Differences in names and/or initials ..39 Degrees conferred previously reported 25 Degrees conferred not previously reported 18 Degrees conferred wrong date or omitted 18 Admissions wrong date or omitted 18 Reports not signed by Secretary 16 The Book of Annual Returns is the master key for the secretaries reports to the Grand Lodge, and must be most carefully kept up to date. Although this duty falls primarily upon the secretaries, your Committee is of the opinion that Masters of Lodges should interest themselves in seeing that it is properly kept. DDGM's are specifically instructed to inspect and report on the condition of these reports at the times of their official visits, which duty must not be slighted. Although this Committee realizes that to err is human, it does not follow necessarily that where Lodge records are concerned, forgiveness is divine. The following represents the recapitulation of the synopsis of Lodge Reports as included in the report of the Grand Secretary for 1959: Raised Admitted Restored
2,045 538 313
Gain
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Dimitted Died Suspended Expelled Loss
719 1,890 1,095 9
Membership 12-31-58 Net Loss
100,859 817
Membership 12-31-59
100,042
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Your attention is directed to the remarks of the Grand Master this morning regarding this decrease in membership. In conformance with By-Law 2-121, your Committee has reviewed the case of Charter Arrest of Friendship Lodge No. 208 of Haven, and recommends the approval by this body of the action of the Grand Master in this matter. The work of this Committee has been lightened due to the fact that during the past year no Lodges were chartered and none were operating under dispensation. Your Committee wishes to commend the Grand Secretary and his staff for the high degree of efficiency maintained in keeping the myriad records of the 100,042 Masons in Kansas, and also to express its appreciation to them for their cooperation in preparing this report.
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LODGE REPORTS 1 9 5 8 . Perfect reports: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 37, 38, 4 1 , 45, 47, 48, 50, 51, 52, 53, 55, 56, 58, 59, 64, 65, (>G, 67, 70, 71, 72, 74, 75, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 88, 89, 90, 92, 93, 94, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 103, 104, 105, 107, 111, 113, 115, 116, 117, 119, 120, 121, 123, 125, 127, 128, 130, 132, 136, 137, 138, l 4 l , 142, 143, 144, 148, 149, 151, 152, ;i53, 154, 155, 158, 160, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 170, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 179, 180, 181, 184, 188, 189, 190, 192, 193, 196, 197, 198, 199, 203, 205, 206, 207, 214, 216, 219, 221, 224, 225, 227, 228, 230, 231, 232, 233, 236, 238, 239, 240, 242, 245, 246, 247, 249, 251, 255, 256, 259, 260, 263, 265, 268, 271, 272, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 280, 282, 285, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 295, 296, 297, 299, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 307, 314, 316, 317, 318, 320, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 330, 331, 334, 336, 337, 338, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 349, 351, 354, 356, 360, 366, 367, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 378, 380, 381, 382, 384, 386, 389, 390, 392, 393, 394, 395, 397, 401, 402, 403, 404, 406, 407, 409, 411, 412, 417, 418, 420, 421, 423, 424, 427, 428, 429, 432, 433, 434, 436, 438, 440, 442, "444, 447, 448, AA9. (262) Almost Perfect Reports: 3, 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 22, 23, 26, 33, 34, 35, 36, 39, 40, 42, 43, 44, A6, 49, 54, 57, 60, 61, 62, 63, 68, 69, 73, 76, 77, 78, 86, 87, 91, 95, 9C>, 102, 106, 108, 109, HO, 114, 118, 122, 124, 126, 129, 131, 133, 134, 135, 139, 140, 145, 146, 147, 150, 156, 157, 159, 161, 169, 171, 177, 178, 182, 183, 185, 186, 187, 191, 194, 195, 200, 201, 202, 204, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 215, 217, 218, 220, 222, 223, 226, 229, 234, 235, 237, 241, 243, 244, 248, 250, 252, 253, 254, 257, 258, 261, 262, 264, 266, 267, 269, 270, 273, 279, 281, 283, 284, 286, 293, 294, 298, 300, 306, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 315, 319, 321, 328, 329, 332, 333, 335, 339, 348, 350, 352, 353, 355, 357, 358, 359, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 368, 374, 376, 379, 383, 385, 388, 391, 396, 398, 399, 400, 405, 408, 410, 413, 414, 415, 419, 422, 430, 431, 435, 437, 441, 443, 445, 446. (178) B R E A K - D O W N O F ALMOST PERFECT REPORTS.
102, 321, (39) 157, 220, (16) 201, 213, (18) 187, 194, 435, 441. (25) Degrees conferred wrong date or omitted: 12, 19, 26, 36, 60, 86, 95, 133, 156, 194, 211, 264, 281, 294, 332, 396, 408, 419. (18) Degrees conferred out of time: (>9, 350 (2) Admissions wrong date or omitted: 12, 44, 86, 118, 129, 139, 200, 210, 223, 243, 262, 300, 313, 321, 339, 363, 368, 385. (18) Restorations wrong date or omitted: 3. 63, 76, 77, 140. (5) Dimissions wrong date or omitted: 3, 16, 23, 39, 42, AA, 54, 57, 60, 73, 76, 78, 86, 87, 106, 109, 124, 131, 133, 134, 145, 161, 169, 171, 177, 182 ,185, 186, 187, 195, 200, 217, 226, 244, 252, 254, 257, 262, 269, 273, 306, 311, 313, 315, 332, 333, 339, 352, 353, 355, 357, 358, 361, 365, 376, 379, 383, 385, 388, 396, 398, 400, 4 l 4 , 415, 422, 531, 437, 445. (68) Suspensions wrong date: 3, 16, 22, A(), 61, 68, 114, 126, 135, 139, 156, l 6 l , 171, 183, 191, 204, 208, 209, 212, 218, 222, 235, 248, 258, 262, 267, 279, 283^ 286, 309, 313, 332, 335, 353, 361, 362, 365, 422, 430, 435, AA(,. (4l) 106, 332,
Difference in names and/or initials: 3, 12, 16, 36, AA, 62, 69, 78, 86, 108, 110, 122, 140, 150, 157, 186, 200, 204, 220, 248, 262, 267, 309, 348, 359, 361, 365, 374, 399, 405, 410, 430, 431, 435, 443. Reports not signed by Secretary: 43, A9, 54, 68, 69, 140, 146, 147, 234, 237, 253, 313, 399, 413. Degrees conferred not previously reported: 3, 86, 91, 178, 187, 195, 241, 284, 311, 319, 329, 353, 362, 364, 391, 410. Degrees conferred previously reported: 3, 13, 33, 106, 156, 159, 177, 210, 212, 215, 250, 261, 262, 264, 269, 270, 273, 281, 312, 374, 385,
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Errors in recapitulation and/or money: 14, 43, 102, 159, 185, 202, 229, 250, 266, 293, 311, 352, 364. (13) Incomplete officers list: 34, 298, 348, 4 l 4 . (4) Deaths omitted or no date reported: 40, 110, 140, 150, 169. (5) Name, number and location of lodge omitted: 35, 49, 87, 217, 388. ( 5 ) . Fraternally Submitted, SCOTT A. M O U S E , Chairman
W . DwiGHT GRIMES JAMES E . O D E N
REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N NECROLOGY. W . ' . J O H N B E N G E L , Chairman, presented the following report w h i c h w a s a d o p t e d b y a rising vote followed by p r a y e r b y t h e G r a n d Chaplain: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Most Worshipful Grand Master and Brethren: "If a man die, shall he live again?" Out of his afflictionsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;surrounded by the bitter ashes of what had been a full and happy existenceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Job spoke the question that had disturbed the minds of men since time first ventured forth on its journey to eternity. However primitive their culture and limited their perception, the men who walked the earth in the gray mists of past ages were unwilling to accept death as the black end of their destiny. Driven by inner compulsions that they could no more understand than explain, men uttered their incantations, and raised their supplications to the invisible power that they could not comprehend. Such was the love of God for his children that, long before H e chose to reveal Himself to men. H e implanted in their hearts the awareness of immortality, until, in the fullness of time, God drew aside the veil and men beheld the everlasting kingdom established from the foundation of the world, for all those who put their trust in Him. It is God's promise of eternal life that sustains us as we pause in tribute to our departed brethren. It is proper that we dismiss from our minds during these solemn moments, all thoughts of budgets and bank balances, of programs and nmficienc'eSi of district meetings and dedications. All the.se become less important when we think of the 1890 Master Masons from this Grand Jurisdiction who, in 1959, entered into the glorious companionship of the Undissolving Lodge. Our sadness is increased by the knowledge that this is the greatest loss by death in one year, in the long history of this Grand Lodge. It has pleased God to spare our Grand Lodge family and our devoted Past Grand Masters during 1959, and for this we are most grateful. From 34 sister Grand Jurisdictions we are informed of the passing of 42 Past Grand Masters, 5 Grand Secretaries and 11 Grand Officers of varying rank. Each of them served the Craft, especially HARRY S. JOHNSON, who was in his thirty-fifth years as Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, and ROBERT A. T A T E , who had nearly completed 21 years of service as Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of the Province of Saskatchewan. Closer to home, we mourn the passing of Brother FRANK S. LAND. A S a Past Imperial Potentate of the Ancient, Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, FRAI^K LAND knew the plaudits of men, but dearer to his heart through all eternity may well be the grateful appreciation of those
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who knelt at the altar of the Order of De Molay in the days of their youth. Men are known by many titles, but none is more honorable than "Dad." As founder of the Order of De Molay, FRANK LAND was known to many of us as "Dad" and so he will always be remembered, even to generations yet unborn. For these our brothers, the Scythe of Time has cut the brittle thread. The places that have known them shall know them no more. The impact of their going has been felt within their families, their communities, and in our Fraternity. For those who mourn we have the assurance that He who marks the fall of the sparrow and tempers the wind to the shorn lamb, is mindful of their needs, and will assuage their sorrow and heal their wounded hearts. Out of His infinite love, God has given many wondrous gifts to His children, and surely the gift of remembrance is not the least of these. Though our brothers are gone from our sight, yet—through the magic of memory—they shall always be with us. Even now, they take their place within our mystic Circle; the warm companionship we here enjoy is strengthened by their very presence. In the mirror of the mind we see again their well-remembered faces; be still—and out of days gone by, we hear their voices. Dead? No,—nor will they die, until we, the livng, will it so. For immortality is both divine and earthly. Their souls are forever with God; their memories God leaves with us. Measured against eternity, the years of a man's life are but a moment out of yesterday, when yesterday is gone. W e have been privileged to walk for a while with our brothers, along the pathway of life. They took up the working tools that came to their hands and, with such skill as they possessed, and guided by the vision they had of the divine trestle-board, they accepted the rough stone entrusted to them and from it fashioned a life. To record all their accomplishments would be impossible, but surely we can say that the world is a better place because they lived. They may not have acquired wealth as the world counts wealth, but who can measure the worth of the riches they gave to others by gifts of love, of sympathy, of understanding, of inspiration. Fame may have passed them by, but what does it matter that the world knew them not, as long as they are remembered in the hearts of those who loved them. They desired for their children a better life than they had known; they defended freedom on far-flung battlefields; they served God. And we who meet here today are here only because they were faithful Masons. The ancient mysteries entrusted to their care have been transmitted unimpaired. The hallowed tenets of our beloved institution they have carefully preserved. The debt we owe them can be paid only as we imitate the example they have set before us. In remembering these our brethren, whose threads of life are forever interwoven into the fabric of our own lives, may we grant the last honor in our power. Let us remember them as they were. They would make no claim to perfection, could they speak to us now, and for us to banish from our recollections the weaknesses that made our brothers truly human, would destroy one of the golden cords that still binds us to them. They did not dwell in monastic seclusion. They trod the checkered pavement of good and evil; their honor and integrity were often tested, and temptation danced before them. The trials and afflictions incident to human existence did not leave them unscathed. But this we know—what was praiseworthy in their lives has found favor with God, and, when they stood before the Great White Throne, we trust that whatever stains -were upon their symbolic aprons were washed away by the love of a merciful Father. Our brothers have finished their earthly journey; the record has been written, •the book closed. It would be well for us to remember that we had a part in writing that record. Can it be said of us that some portion of the sorrow in our hearts comes from the painful knowledge that, while our brothers still walked by
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our side, we were often less than brothers to them? Could they always follow us, and fear no danger? As they travelled the rough and rugged roads, did we make darkness light, and crooked things straight? Did we cover their faults and imperfections with the broad mantle of Masonic charity? Or did we toss them the ragged cloak of indifference? W e cannot retrace our steps, or call back the days that are gone. What we failed to do for our brothers must forever remain undone. But if they could speak, they would remind us that there is yet time! Time enough for us to make Brotherhood the warm and vibrant companionship the founding fathers of Masonry intended it should be. Time enough to extend the hand of fellowship to our brothers around us and speak the words of love and friendship that warm the heart and lighten the burdens all of us must bear. Which has the greater value to a man—kindness, sympathy and understanding while he lives, or row upon row of flowers about his coffin when he is dead? The passing of our Masonic brethren reminds us that death comes to all men. Individually, we prefer to believe that to us will occur the ultimate miracle and we shall live forever. W e are alive today; therefore we expect life to continue "tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow, to the last syllable of recorded time." But as practising Masons we cannot be ignorant of God's design that requires us to pass through the portals of the grave before we can receive the crown of victory. Freemasonry does not attempt to deceive us by veiling in allegory the reality of death. W e are not even permitted to knock on the door of a Lodge until we have been reminded of the coming change from time to eternity. W h o has ever stood at the triangle in a Commandery of Knights Templar without having burned into his conscience the sure knowledge of his inevitable dissolution? And who has ever come forth from the Hall of Justice of Scottish Rite Masonry without having his selfsatisfaction shattered by the vision of things to come? No, my brothers—Freemasonry is faithful to her trust. She speaks Truth. And while she speaks, she also illumines the way. If we follow the divine word of Masonry's Great Light, death will hold no terrors for us. Trusting in God, we will tread the upward way, and secure in the knowledge that the Divine Architect would not build a stairway to nowhere, we too shall walk through midnight into the dawn. W e shall lay our homage at the Master's feet, and with our brothers, we shall enjoy that unending happiness allotted to the souls of just men. Until that day shall come, let us hold fast to the working tools of life; God will find.work for us to d o ! To our brethren who have gone before us, we say all that is left to be said— "Go then, my brothers, and may the blessing of God attend you." Respectfully submitted. The Committee on Necrology J O H N BENGEL, Chairman
REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N TRIALS AND P U N I S H M E N T S .
W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON, Chairman, presented the following
report which, on his motion was adopted: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee found two cases pending when we commenced our work. Since that time, we have received an additional 12 cases for the consideration of the Committee. Of the cases disposed of by your Committee, 6 involved the violation of By-Law 1-111; one case involved arson; two cases involved embezzlement; one case involved crime against nature; one involved adultery; and one
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involved drunkeness. Two cases were not completed and will be carried over to the next Committee. Of the cases submitted, all have been found guilty. T h e punishment in each case has been expulsion, except one of suspension. The form for the Lodge to make their Charges and Specifications is being reprinted and the Committee feels that it is a real improvement over the old form. None of them have been used as yet to the best of the knowledge of the Committee but they are either available or will soon be available. Your Committee is also of the opinion that the form for "Summons to Appear and Plead" should be amended in accordance with the recommendation of last year's Committee. In conclusion, the Corrimittee would like to thank the Grand Secretary for his fine cooperation and the cooperation of the Lodges where charges have been preferred. Services on this Committee cannot be said to be pleasant by nature of the matters which the Committee has to consider. However, the work of such a Committee is necessary and to the members who serve upon it it is illuminating. Dated this 9th day of March, I960. Respectfully submited, A R T H U R C . HODGSON, Chairman FLOYD H . C O F F M A N WILLIAM SHAFFER ROBERT W . H E M P H I L L WILLIAM YOTTER
Committee
REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N RITUALISTIC WORK.
M.'. W . ' . JAMES H . TRICE, Chairman, presented the following
report which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Ritualistic Work is happy to report that the quality of the Ritualistic Work practiced in our Lodges is very, very good, and we are inspired at all times with the evident desire on the part of the Officers and the Members of the Lodges to have their work as near perfect as is possible. They always devote much of their time and energy to the task of perfecting themselves, and the results are evident in the fine impressions that the Candidates are receiving. The love of Ritualism is the first and greatest love of most Masons, and it is a privilege for us to have some part in the work of maintaining such a high standard of Work as we have here in Kansas. Ours has been an interesting and instructive year, and we hope that the efforts of this Committee have contributed toward the over all excellence of the Degree Work in this Grand Jurisdiction. T H E DISTRICT M E E T I N G S .
The outstanding meeting each year, in each of our Masonic Districts is the Annual District Meeting, or School of Instruction. These meetings are not only fine gatherings for the dissemination of Masonic Ritualistic Knowledge, but they are often much looked for reunions of close Masonic Brethren and friends. In many of the Districts some of the Lodges are widely separated, and it is a source of joy to the members of the various Lodges in the District to get together and fraternize. The interest in these meetings never seems to lag, and a great many of our Lodges have made it a matter of especial importance to have all of their Officers in attendance at both of the roll calls. Each year there is more and more desire shown to have this perfect oflicer attendance and many of the Lodges have already qualified for five and ten year certificates.
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At the last Annual Communication we recognized all Lodges entitled to certificates up to that time. After Grand Lodge the meetings continued and these Lodges had perfect attendance of officers: Frankfort, Waterville, Blue Rapids, Sefieca, Centraila, Green, Washington, Belleville, Courtland, Scandia, Concordia, Junction City, Abilene, Protection, Plains, Deerfield, Dodge City, Kingsdown, Lewis, St. John, Stafford, Macksville, Pratt, Turon, Sylvia, Hutchinson No. 445, Little River, Chase, Great Bend, Larned, Ness City, La Crosse, McCracken, Leoti, Tribune, Sharon Springs, Selden, Atwood, McDonald, Almena arid Norcatur. Plains and Leoti qualified for the Five year Certificates. Since the meetings began on January 4, I960, the following Lodges have had all Officers present at both the opening and the closing roll-calls: Erie, Chetopa, Scammon, Fort Scott, Garland, Hiattville, Bronson, Harveyville, Overbrook, Osage City, Scranton, Ottawa, Melvern, Williamsburg, Waverly, Lawrence No. 6, Perry, Silver Lake, St. Marys, Rossville, Topeka No. 17, Topeka No. 51, Richland, Moran, Kincaid, Osawatomie, Paola, Gardner, Spring Hill, Cedar Vale, Benedict, Shawnee, Old Mission, Kansas City 322, Overland Park, LeRoy, Neosho Falls, Yates Center, Gridley, Toronto, Augusta, Douglass, Wichita No. 57, Wichita No. 86, Wichita N o . 99, Wichita No. 303, Wichita No. 313, Wichita No. 433, Oskaloosa, Meriden, Bendena, Troy, Effingham, Atchison No. 158, Leavenworth No. 10, Lansing, Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas City No. 3, Kansas City 271, Kansas City No. 369, Council Grove, Alta Vista, Emporia, Cheney, Derby, Denison, Cunningham, Hazelton, Kiowa, Isabel. Lodges qualifying for Five Year Certificates since January, 4, are: Overland Park, Moran, Perry, Douglass, Scranton. The Ten Year Certificates were won by Kansas City No. 3, Fort Scott, Melvern, Waverly, St. Marys, LeRoy, Yates Center, Spring Hill, Emporia, Isabel. OPENING
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In 1959 Same Lodges and Districts to this date In 1959 Same Lodges and Districts to this date In i960 Same Lodges and Districts to this date In i960 Same Lodges and Districts to this date Lodges with perfect Officer attendance to this date last year: Lodges with perfect Officer attendance to this date this year
2,784 3,760 2,743 3,579
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Last year we had six Districts having all Officers present at each roll-call. They were Districts No's. 4, 5, 27, 47, 59 and 60. To date this year 5 of these, namely. Districts No's. 4, 5, 27, 47, and 60 did not qualify. W e regret to report that we still have a few Lodges whose Officers take their work very lightly, and do not seem to make any effort to attend the District Meetings. These Lodges, above all others should come to these Schools of Instruction and take advantage of the opportunity afforded to learn the work. For some reason they do not, and so far this year we have had 4 Lodges with no representation whatever at the meetings. They are Linwood, Cherryvale, Rosalia, Randolph. These Lodges had one present at the opening, but a few Officers did appear later: LaHarpe, Highland, White Cloud, Burdick. In many Lodges a sincere effort is made to have 100% Officer attendance, but the employment of some Officers, or sickness either to the member himself or some member of his family makes it impossible, and we are sympathetic to such Lodges, but in some it is very evident that there is a lack of interest and responsibility and we can only deplore the fact that Masons can become so derelict in their obligations as Officers. W e feel that our District Meetings are important and worth while. The
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attendance at District Meetings means only one half day out of the year for any person. W e feel that if a member doesn't attend the meeting it is quite likely that he carries this same attitude of indifference into his Local Lodge. It is interesting to note that where there is a large per cent of certificate holders in a lodge that we have attendance at the meetings. It is significant that in the Lodges mentioned above only a small per cent have pursued the certificate program. At nearly every District Meeting the D D G M has presented certificates of proficiency to members qualifying. Whereas we do not have figures available on Lodges with all Ofl!icers certificate holders we do have a great number in that category. At the District Meeting at Leavenworth the D D G M presented several certificates to Officers of Hancock Lodge No. 311 which makes every Officer a certificate holder. Our records disclose that during the past few years we have had a loss in membership mainly because we have not had petitioners. At nearly all District Meetings the question has been asked of the Lodges if they have any who have taken the first or second degrees and have not finished. There are very few Lodges not having this situation. It is our opinion and feeling that these Lodges can well spend the time in encouraging these members to finish the work. W e have some Lodges that have not had any work for several years. To mention one Wilseyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;we find that the last degree conferred in that lodge was in November 1956. W e have numerous other Lodges in just about the same situation. In spite of this lack of work it is remarkable the manner in which they can confer the Degrees. Wilsey conferred the second section of the Third Degree at the meeting and while inexperienced, the Officers did a very fine piece of work. It is an exception, rather than- the general rule, that we find poor work by any Lodges. In many instances we find perfect work in the Lectures given and other Ritualistic Work. One of the most encouraging and gratifying things is that the young Officers are doing their own work rather than depending on Past Masters and other experienced Officers. At nearly every District Meeting we find young members who are conferring their first exemplification at the District Meetings. This first effort at a District Meeting, by an Officer, before a large gathering and having the Lecturer call attention to irregularities is difficult to the most experienced, but when done by a rank beginner it is commendable. As was mentioned previously we find many Lodges have had little work during the past few years. At nearly every District Meeting we have asked the Lodges if they were doing any work now. W e find that nearly all Lodges are doing work and we feel that perhaps we are on the upswing now. It is interesting to note that our trend in membership has followed the economic condition over the past years. In periods of good times our membership grows while in economically bad times it suffers. W e have had the finest leadership by our M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master and the greatest cooperation from members of the Council of Administration and Lodges and District Deputy Grand Masters. W e feel that this year our Grand Lodge has an exceptionally strong group of D D G M ' s and they have given much to the success of our Grand Lodge year. Our Grand Master has been much traveled over the State and he certainly has contributed much to Masonry this past year. RECOMMENDATIONS. Section 6 of Article X I of our Constitution provides that the Grand Lodge shall prescribe the rules and forms for conducting the Private and Public Ceremonies of the Order, and these may be changed at any Annual Communication if the proposition to change shall be sustained by a majority of all the members present and voting. In view of the fact that this section permits changes without a long and complicated process, we desire to submit the following recommendation: W e
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recommend that Section VII on page 83 of the Manual of Ceremonies be amended to read as follows: VII. T h e proper clothing for a Masonic Funeral is a dark hat and clothes (except in extremely hot weather), and linen or lambskin aprons. A sprig of evergreen should be provided for the Master only and he makes the deposit. T h e Deacons and Stewards will N O T carry rods, and the only two Officers who will occupy fixed positions will be the Master or the Brother who delivers the Oration at the head of the grave, and the Brother who acts as Bearer of the Great Lights at the foot, otherwise the Officers will form with the rest of the Brethren back of the Master. W e further recommend that Section X on page 83 of the Manual of Ceremonies be amended to read as follows: When the casket is placed upon the lowering device at the grave, the Master than takes his place at the head of the Grave with the Bearer of the Great Lights at the foot, and with the Brethren standing behind the Master. A few years ago the Committee on Ritualistic Work approved the stairs for the Second Section of the Second Degree. W e now have a Brother, ELWOOD HILL of Plains, Kansas who is making these stairs which have been approved by the Committee on Ritualistic Work and the Grand Lodge and we recommend that any Lodge that wants these stairs should obtain them from Brother H I L L . The price is $52.50. In making visits over the State and attending District Meetings we found many inquiring regarding the Pillars used in the Second Section of the Second Degree. According to the symbolism of the Degree these Pillars were 35 cubits in height, or approximately 50 feet. W e find that many of these Pillars are old and in bad repair and inquiries have been made as to where these Pillars may be obtained. N o w of course, we know that Masonic Supply Houses furnish these Pillars; we further know that the prices of these Pillars are almost prohibitive as far as many Lodges are concerned. It is the feeling of the Ritualistic Committee and Ritualistic Work that Pillars six feet in height would just as well serve as Pillars for this Degree as some of the Pillars now in use. W e have asked different ones to submit designs according to this scale which designs will be submitted to the Council of Administration for their consideration, and if the Council of Administration favors this design, we feel that Lodges can replace their present Pillars some time within the current year with an approved design of the Grand Lodge. We are presenting this matter to let the Lodges know we are working on this so that they will not replace their Pillars at this time and be out that unnecessary expense. CONCLUSION.
It has been a real pleasure to have served on this Committee this past year. The cooperation we received from the Grand Master and the other members of the Council of Administration has been greatly appreciated, and we have had the active help of all of the District Deputy Grand Masters. W e feel that much has been done to keep up the already high standard of our Ritualistic Work. It is our Ritualistic Work that makes or fails to make interested Masons, and w e feel that the work of the Committee and the efforts of the District Deputy Grand Masters, and the Lodge Officers has been very much worth while in maintaining the proficiency and interest in this great and glorious work. Fraternally submitted, JAMES H . TRICE, Chairman E. G L E N N ROBISON, Grand Lecturer A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND
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CALL TO R E F R E S H M E N T .
The Grand Master called the M.'. W . ' . Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 9:00 o'clock Thursday morning.
WEDNESDAY E V E N I N G .
PROGRAM O F E N T E R T A I N M E N T A N D AWARDS O F SCHOLARSHIPS T O W I N N E R S OF T H E H I G H SCHOOL ESSAY
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Members of the Grand Lodge, Masons, their families and friends were afforded an opportunity to enjoy a program of entertainment, participate in a tribute"td'the youth of the state, and derive inspiration from the address of the Grand Orator, Bishop EUGENE M . FRANK, on Wednesday evening March 9. The program was held in the Municipal Auditorium and was under the direction of M.'. W.'. ADDISON C. IRBY, Grand Master, who presided. The musical program by the Washburn Singers of Washburn University had been arranged for by M.'. W . ' . SCOTT E. KELSJ^Y. These young people appeared under the direction of Mr. MAX R. ELSBERRY, and their program of music follows: First Group: "I was glad when they said unto me" "Beati Quorum Via" Four Love Songs 1. "Was once a pretty, tiny, birdie" 2. "In wood embowered, neath azure skies" 3- "No, there is no bearing with these spiteful neighbors." 4. "Secret nook in shady spot"
Parry Stanford Brahms
Second Group: "Alleluia" Thompson There is a balm in Gilead" Arr. Dawson "Charm me asleep".â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Subian Carol, arr. Brahms Selections from "Carousel" Rodgers - Hammerstein Soloists: Miss Billie Jane Nightingale; Mr. David Sundquist, Mr. Nathaniel Hutton, and Mr. Frank Houdek. Pianists: Miss Verna Frazer, and Miss Myrna Frazer
The evening's program began with organ selections by Bro. J. of Albert Pike Lodge No. 303, Wichita. The Grand Chaplain, the Rev. and W.'. Bro. ELROY E. TILLOTSON pronounced the invocation after which Grand Master IRBY led the audience in the pledge of allegiance to the flag of our country. After some preliminary remarks regarding the interest of Freemasons in the youth of our nation, M.'. W.'. IRBY introduced the State Master Councilor of DeMolay, DENNIS A. DAUGHERTY, son of our Past Grand VERNON, POWELL,
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State ofBcers of DtMolay were
then called up and introduced as follows: BILL COZINE, Wichita, Senior Councilor
LARRY V A N ALLEN, Sharon Springs, Junior Councilor M I K E BUTLER, Hoisington, Senior Deacon D A L E SHAW, Osawatomie, Junior Deacon MARTY LIMBIRD, Pittsburg, as Senior Steward
BARRY HINKLE, Arkansas City as Junior Steward ROBERT SWENSON, Lyons, Chaplain ROBERT RAINSFORD, Garden City, Marshal A U S T I N FARLEY, Leavenworth, as Standard Bearer ROBERT V A N A L L E N , Sharon Springs, Sentinel TERRY RHODES, Concordia, as First Preceptor
D A N PATZ, Old Mission, Kansas City, Second Preceptor MAURICE VOHRIS, Erie, as Third Preceptor BERT WALTERS, Wichita, Fourth Preceptor
DONALD SMITH, Sharon Springs, Fifth Preceptor
Following the above introductions, the State Master continued as follows: ADDRESS O F D E N N I S A.
Councilor
DAUGHERTY.
At this time it is my great pleasure and privilege to introduce to you Dad BRUCE N E W T O N , Active Member and executive officer in Kansas of the International Supreme Council of the Order of DeMolay, and Past Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge AF&AM of Kansas. Dad N E W T O N . (Applause.) Most Worshipful Grand Master, distinguished Brethren, guests, ladies and gentlemen. It gives me great pleasure to bring you greetings from the DeMolays of Kansas, and to express our appreciation to you and to your Grand Master for this kind invitation. DeMolay is very proud that currently eight Grand Masters have been DeMolays, including our own Dr. IRBY, and of the interest Blue Lodges everywhere are showing in our Order. Those of you who have knelt at a DeMolay Altar in the years since 1919, know what our Order means in the life of a young man. But to those of you who have not had this privilege, I hope I can make you aware of what DeMolay could mean in your lives, and in the lives of the young men with whom you are in contact. The years 14 to 31 serve as the transitional period between childhood and adulthood, when we tend to take for granted all that is worthwhile and turn from those who would give us help. DeMolay serves as a mainstay during these trying years of adolescence, and reminds us of our duties to God by whom we have been so richly blessed, to our parents who have sacrificed so much for us, and to our country whose citizenship we are so proud to bear. In a time when the problem of delinquency is so acute, DeMolay holds its members to high ideals while it keeps them busy working for the good of church, school, and community. To those of you who live in cities that do not have DeMolay Chapters, I hope that you will give serious consideration to what our Order can mean to the lives of the young men in your communities. I just returned from Hays, Kansas last Sunday, where a fine group of 40 boys were â&#x20AC;˘ initiated into the FRANIK S . LAND Chapter, sponsored by the Hays Lodge. And it is such occasions as this that cause rejoicing on the part of the DeMolays of Kansas. To those of you who do live in DeMolay communities, it is my hope that
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when you return home you will attend DeMolay meetings and give your support to the Chapter. Although DeMolay is an organization for young men, we are only as strong as the members of the Masonic Fraternity who work with us. If I can be of any assistance to you, or if you would care for additional information, would you please write to either BRUCE N E W T O N , our Active Member at Albert Pike Lodge, or to myself in care of the Kansas Masonic Home. I am told that to give personal references at a public address is not proper form. But since the individuals I am about to mention are known by so many of you, I think perhaps it is permissible. I would like everyone here to know that I would not be here addressing you this evening if it were not for my parents, Mr. and M r s . S . ALLAN DAUGHERTY, who have meant so much in my life. Most Worshipful Grand Master, again I would like to express the sincere appreciation of the DeMolays of the State of Kansas to you, and to this Grand Lodge, for the recognition afforded us this evening, and for the privilege of being a part of this program. Thank you very much.
In introducing the Public School portion of the program and M.'. W . ' . RICHARD L. BECKER, Chairman of the Public Schools Committee of the Grand Lodge, M.'. W . ' . ADDISON C. IRBY spoke as follows: " W e come now to that portion of the evening's program where awards will be presented to six high school seniors who have been adjudged winners of scholarship awards in a statewide essay contest conducted by this committee. W e enjoy having you participate in an occasion of this kind, which we think is very fine, very much American, and very much according to things as we live them. "I wish you would think about the feelings that we have in regard to the public schools of this great nation of ours. W e have always been in support of them, and we are anxious to see them prosper and flourish, and to continue as a part of that great American heritage which we have received from our forefathers. "I should like now to present to you, M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, the chairman of the Committee on Public Schools of the Grand Lodge." R E M A R K S BY RICHARD L. BECKER,
Past Grand Master
BECKER
CHAIRMAN.
addressed the gathering as follows:
"It was my privilege to recommend to the Grand Lodge, the establishment of this Committee. It was approved by Grand Lodge and submitted to the 440 Lodges for their approval. Only 18 voted against it. This is the first year that there has been such a program in our Grand Lodge. "I believe it is the feeling of the Masons of Kansas that the free public school is one of the most important, if not THE most important single factor in maintaining a free America. Feeling that it was that important, we embarked upon a program this year to promote a better appreciation of our free public schools. "Our program this year therefore centered around an Essay Contest among the High School Seniors of our state. The subject of this essay was 'The Origin and Early History of Public Schools in Kansas.' It was our belief that it would be helpful for the young folks in Kansas to know more about the public school system, how it started, why it exists, and what it does. " W e were exceedingly fortunate in having as a judging committee five outstanding Kansans and devoted Masons who undertook the task of deciding the winners. They were:
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"RICHARD M. LONG, Managing Editor of the Wichita Eagle and the President of the Kansas State Historical Society. He was the chairman. "WHITELY A USTIN, Editor of the Salina Journal, a member of the state Board of Regents and Kansas Chairm an of the Associated Press. " DR. GEORGE 1. CLELAND, Director of Instructional Services in the office of the State Superintendent of Public Instr uction. In 1957 Dr. CLELAND was national president of the Association of High School Principals . "Mr. FRED BRINKERHOFF, Editor of the Pittsburg H eadlight and Sun, a Past President of the Kansas State Historical Society and holder of the William Allen White journalism award. "And D r. CLI FTON B. H UFF, Head of Rural Education, Kansas State Teachers College, Emporia, a Past President of the ational Education Association and the Kansas State Teachers Association. " I think you wi ll agree that we were most fortunate in having this most unusual group to do our judging at the state level. We are now ready to present the prizes. "Now, if you young people will come up here on the platform, and stand right here, we will present the scholarships. We have duplicates, one for the boys and one for the girls. We offered four pri zes, but the judges came up with two STATE WINNERS OF ESSAY CONTEST
Top row, left to right : Susan Whitley, Lawrence, Barbara Noble, Holyrood and Margaret Alice Middleton, Oxford . Bottom row: James R. Cormode, Effingham, Barry l. Isaac, Mankato and Joe Bob Lake, Pratt.
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for Honorable Mention, and our Grand Master has authorized the granting of token scholarships of $100 to each of those. "The boy who received honorable mention is not here this evening. He is Joe BOB LAKE of Pratt. He has received an appointment to West Point and today is taking his physical examinations at Leavenworth. He had hoped that he could be here, but that was not possible. "The honorable mention for the girls goes to Miss MARGARET ALICE MiDDLETON of Oxford. She has won a $100 scholarship and I wish to present it to you now. (Applause) The second prize for boys goes to BARRY LAMONT ISAAC of Mankato a scholarship of $250. (Applause) The second prize for girls goes to Miss BARBARA N O B L E of Holyrood, also a $250 scholarship. (Applause) The boy who won our first prize is JAMES R. CORMODE of Effingham High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;he lives at Lancaster. I'm very happy to present this first prize scholarship of $500 to you Jim. (Applause) And the first prize winner for the girls is Miss SUSAN W H I T L E Y of Lawrence, who also receives a $500 scholraship. (Applause) " W e are very proud of these young people. W e feel that they have a much greater appreciation of the importance of the public schools of Kansas and of our nation, and we all congratulate you and wish you well in your studies. (Applause) "In closing I might say that these winners here were first entered in local competition in their own schools, then were adjudged winners in their respective districts. There were 79 of these districts, so you will see that this contest has been participated in by hundreds of senior boys and girls and that these six who have received the state awards have had to really win three times." ORATION. G r a n d M a s t e r I R B Y t h e n called u p o n M . ' . W . ' . C H A R L E S S . M c G i N N E S S , t h e G r a n d Secretary a n d a p e r s o n a l friend of t h e G r a n d O r a t o r , t o i n t r o d u c e h i m o n this occasion. H e n e e d e d n o i n t r o d u c t i o n to a T o p e k a a u d i e n c e for he w a s M i n i s t e r of t h e First M e t h o d i s t C h u r c h i n T o p e k a for m a n y years p r i o r to his election as a b i s h o p in t h e c h u r c h . H e is a m e m b e r of o u r W y a n d o t t e L o d g e N o . 3, a n a t i v e of Cherryvale, a real K a n s a s p r o d u c t and n o w t h e B i s h o p of t h e M e t h o d i s t c h u r c h i n
St. Louis, Mo. Bishop EUGENE M . FRANK delivered the following oration. ADDRESS OF BISHOP EUGENE M. FRANk. Most Worshipful Grand Master, Grand Officers, Honored Guests and Brethren: Keenly sensitive to the repsonsibility of moral and spiritual power in Fraternity, Masonry has lived out a historic pattern of nobility. Masonry has led men upon whom heavy duties of government, business, and education, of law and medicine and religion have fallen, into a more secure faith in God, and in the support of their Brothers. Masonry has lifted banners of idealism when others have faltered and weakened. Masonry has set an example of democracy at its best, brotherhood at its richest, character at its finest, moral courage at its keenest, religious faith at its highest. No human cause can be successful unless it is incarnate in its leaders. A great fraternity is strong and powerful, but no fraternity has accomplished anything until its leadership has stood at the center of it and filled it with the life-blood of dedication and commitment. Humbled by the dedication of our Worshipful Grand Master, each of the Grand Officers, the Secretaries, the editors, and all those who lift Masonry to its exalted place, not of pride but of respon-
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sibility, we pay our respect to a distinguished leadership in the Grand Lodge of Kansas. But a respect for the distinguished heritage of Masonry cannot and must not blind us to the present hour in which fateful forces challenge the ideals for which the Fraternity of Masonry stands. As men of faith we believe that there is an omnipotent destiny, a mighty and divine purpose which holds the universe. W e believe in a Creator, who has made all things good, and whose will is ever directed to His children's good. But we also believe that this faith must manifest itself in a service of charity, in the crucible of experience in which character is fashioned. In a world of mixed motives and tainted desires, it is not enough to believe in God when the sky is azure blue and the soft gentle breeze whispers through the fresh spring leaves. It is the daring courage to believe in brotherhood enough to manifest good will in the midst of hatred that proves the strength of faith. A man must dare to manifest honesty and integrity when all about him men are growing rich in tricks and chicanery. A man must dare to manifest purity and chastity when all about him others are laughing at his purity and his morals and are ridiculing his standards. It is because of the often too apparent lag between vision and action, between what we say and what we do, between ideals and the manifestation of these ideals in life, that I ask you to think with me â&#x20AC;˘very earnestly for a few moments, about the future of America. I do not ask you to become provincial or to become isolationist in your thinking. But you and I live in America, and some of the deepest foundations in American institutions have been laid by Masonic trowels and the walls raised by Masonic labor, made straight and true by Masonic square and plumb-line. If America is true to the highest concept of freedom which is written into her Constitution, the whole world of men struggling for education, for health, for independence, can find hope. If America is true to her highest spiritual values, a whole world of men now turning to communism as their only hope, would see the utter despair of economic determinism and the true nature of Marxism would be revealed for what it isâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a gigantic lie about the nature of man. For man is not a creature of physical comfort; he is not an animal in search of food; he is not a dumb ox to be bribed out of his freedom by a handful of corn. Man is a child of God. He was made in the image of his Creator, and he cannot live on bread alone. But unless these dynamic beliefs can come alive in America, unless they are manifest in the lives of those who hold them, they become only sounding brass and tinkling cymbals. The hour has come in America when it is not enough to boast about her, or to complain about her. The hour has come to examine America with the sharpest mind and the most dedicated spirit. It would be tragedy indeed if the inditement were brought about our generation which was brought against Great Britain in one of her most crucial hours, when at the close of the Crimean W a r a great historian wrote of that period, "The soldiers did the fighting, the people did the shouting, and no one did the thinking." W e must see, for instance, that the increase of scientific and technical knowledge and the development of our material goods has been greater in the past 50 years than in all man's previous history. And we must try to understand what the pressure of these material things can do to the character of any people. THOMAS JEFFERSON, who had a great deal in the founding of our democracy, was concerned because men might fight over bread. But it has fallen upon our generation to discover that men can fight as easily over cake as they can over bread. The consequent increase of man's command over nature has resulted in his
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assumption of power. Power is the most dangerous thing in our world, for its first stage is the corruption of character, and its final stage is self-annihilation. But man's control of nature has resulted in the multiplication of his material possessions with the equally dangerous magnification of material values. The result is a satiated appetite, a jaded and blighted energy. One young man who took his own life a short time ago was honest enough to leave a farewell note which adequately if hopelessly describes our generation. He wrote, "Died of old age at 19." You will also recall little Jimmy's plight, who had gone for a short visit with his grandmother. And knowing Jimmy's unlimited capacity for pancakes. Grandmother kept heaping them on his plate at breakfast until Jimmy finally gave up. Grandmother said, "Jimmy, can't you eat just one more?" Slowly the boy replied, "Grandmommy, I don't even want the ones I done et." This is characteristic of the satiated appetite, the jaded energy, the thwarted and frustrated power of a generation that enjoys too many things and does not know how to deal with them. A generation can be satiated With things, and unless we know how to deal with this kind of pressure, America is in terrible danger. N o one can measure what the annihilation of distance and the eradication of boundaries have done to us today. Long before we have learned how to live with the people next door or across the alley, we are suddenly confronted with neighbors we never heard of before. Once a Kansas farmer could shrug his shoulders about any problem and mutter, "What's that got to do with the price of hogs?" But that time is not now. There isn't a border riot in Laos, a strike in Uganda, a political struggle in Ghana, that doesn't have a profound effect upon hogs in Kansas. W e were not ready for this, and God knows whether we can get ready soon enough. But the world has become a neighborhood, of brown people, red people, black people, and colorless people. Out of our differences, God has given us knowledge to make a good society. The only question is, will we do it, and how soon? "History is a race between education and catastrophy." When H. G. Wells wrote that ,he was watching our generation move into one of the greatest economic and social revolutions of all time. There isn't a business man who wouldn't confess that he is baffled by economic changes coming so rapidly that he can only guess about the future. Social scientists agree that we have entered into a second and more serious social and economic revolution. W h e n this became clear, Glenn Frank, the President of the University of Wisconsin, wrote his prophetic book, "Thunder and Dawn," in which he characterized the prophets of doom and the qualities that make for a new and better world. And voices began to arise everywhere as early as 1914, pleading with men to manifest in their conduct the values upon which our salvation must depend. Woodrow Wilson urged upon deaf ears of an America beginning to grow prosperous beyond the dreams of any seer, when he said, "Man can never be redeemed materially until he is redeemed spiritually." T. S. Elliot was writing about the hollow men, outwardly sleek and fat, and inwardly hollow and empty. A gigantic depression pealed the outward garments of this sophistication and materialism, and left many of our lives stark naked. But still the desolation of prosperity at any cost persisted, and we moved into a war economy from which we do not know how to extricate ourselves. The voices are not yet silent. Douglas MacArthur reminded us that our only salvation was in a radical change in human nature, a recrudescence of the human spirit. For, said he, "This is humanity's last chance. Either man begins to live by the spirit or he will destroy himself."
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Then came Norman Cousins saying, "Modern man is obsolete. His failure is not one of knowledge. He knows well enough what he ought to do, and how to do it. The tragic failure is one of will. He can make peace in the world, but he won't." Charles A. Lindbergh spoke to the American Society of Aeronautical Engineers in these terms. "I think," he said, "we are in danger of confusing problems of long-term and of short-term survival. Short-term survival may depend on the knowledge of the nuclear scientists, and the performance of supersonic aircraft, but long-term survival depends alone upon the character of man." Forgive my labor at this point, my Brothers, but there is not a word here, in and among these voices that would not be welcome in any Masonic Lodge. These are basic tenets of Masonry, yet the tragic lag between what we aiErm in solemn vows and what we manifest in the service of charity, in the dedication of self, in the unselfishness of devotion, is the deepest sorrow that darkens the light of Masonry. You and I are not helpless pawns in this game. Every Mason is, first of all, a man. We are trustees of a sacred trust. The burning question which comes home to every one of us is a simple oneâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^what am I, as a trustee of this sacred order, going to do about it? As a trustee of the spiritual evaluation of life, am I going to worship God or economic values? As a trustee of moral law, integrity, honor, and justice, am I going to close my eyes when cheating and deceit will pay a larger profit? These are hard questions. But there's not a Mason among us who cannot recall much harder questions, put to us to test our character, our stamina, and our honor. Now the Corner Stone of the National Capitol in Washington was laid in solemn Masonic Labor. This may be the source of pride to some in Masonry, but to the honest and true Mason it is the call to the deepest repentance and the highest commitment. That Corner Stone is not safe. It is in direst jeopardy. It is threatened, not so much by enemies from without, as from very vicious and subtle enemies within. The character of many of the greatest leaders in religion, education, and science is being assasinated today by strong minority groups whose only purpose is to sow seeds of hate, fear, suspicion, and division among the churches and the schools in America. While good American citizens alert themselves to the dangers of communism, the true Mason will be equally alert to those minority groups, who by crying out against communism and labeling persons whom they do not like as Reds, only drive many misinformed citizens into fascist methods and fascist techniques, which could only be equalled by those henchmen of Adolph Hitler. Freedom is a delicately balanced value. It can be lost through indifference, it can be lost through apathy, and men can sell their freedom for a morsel of bread. But it can also be destroyed by those who seek to protect it, by building such high barriers and fences around it that men are only sold into a deeper slavery of dictatorship. The true Mason must protect freedom by keen understanding of what it means and how it can best be protected. A nation seeking to preserve the freedom of a democratic republic simply cannot stand without a reserve of honor and integrity; honor that cannot be bought, traded, or bribed at any cost. James Madison severly punished his son one day because he caught him taking a postage stamp out of a desk drawer where the President kept only those stamps to be used for the official business of the goverrunent. Thank God for such integrity in our national heritage; for no nation is any stronger than the integrity and the honor of the weakest character in our nation.
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There came a day in the history of Greece when she was threatened by a Persian invasion, and gathering the strength of her men of war she placed those men in the great Pass of Thermopoli. And a handful of men in a famous Greek phalanx would have stood against the mighty force of Persia until doomsday, if a little Greek shepherd lad had not been bribed by the Persians to show them a path down by the sea that permitted them to get around behind the Greeks protecting the Pass. N o Nation is any stronger than the weakest person, whose honor and integrity can be bribed, or traded, or bought, at any cost. N o w the Corner Stone of our National Capitol, laid by solemn Masonic Labor, can only serve for us tonight as a symbol of what we owe our Nation as good citizens and as true Masons. It is for the protection, the preservation, the daring promise of freedom for all, that I dare to call us from the easy complacent enjoyment of rest to the labor of responsible dedicated Workmen. At the conclusion of his address. Bishop F R A N K was given a standing ovation. . _ . . After singing God Bless America, the evening's program was closed with a benediction by the Rev. GEORGE CLAIR H E S T E R of Kansas City, a former Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. The Benediction follows: Shall our minds and hearts be united together in thoughtfulness. Eternal God, Grand Artificer of the immortal souls of men, our hope and our stay in time and eternity, the day which you gave us is ended. Today's trestle-board designs have become reality. And we are laying aside our working tools that we may rest and be restored for the labor of tomorrow, if that be our lot. W e would ever be good workmen, workmen that needeth not to be ashamed, and meriting Thy smile of approval upon our labors, and a related sense of satisfaction and completeness from work well done. Now, we seek Thy peace, and Thy spiritual benediction, in the mind and in the heart of every Master Workman, our loved ones and our friends. Amen.
CALL T O LABOR. T h e Grand Master called the M . ' . W . " . Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor at 9:00 o'clock A. M . followed by prayer by the Grand Chaplain.
REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N CORRESPONDENCE. M . ' . W . ' . FLOYD S. ECORD, Chairman, presented his report which, on motion was adopted and ordered printed in the Proceedings.
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APPRECIATION FOR FLOWERS. The
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Because of extended discussions, several parliamentary entanglements and other complications, this report is presented by showing action taken on each section of the report as it affected that particular section and not in the order in which the sections were considered. This is done to allow the reader to follow each section from beginning to conclusion. T h e report of t h e C o m m i t t e e o n J u r i s p r u d e n c e w a s p r e s e n t e d by W . ' . ROBERT J. LEWIS as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas: Your committee on Jurisprudence makes the following report: I.
SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS.
Your Committee has given consideration to the Special Dispensations granted by the Grand Master, and is of the opinion that they were issued within his tircrcatives and ii^- accordance with our Constitution ?nd Bv-Lawr*; nnH recommends that they be approved. W . ' . Bro. LEWIS: I move the adoption of this section of the report. The motion was seconded, put and carried. There were no dissenting votes. II.
DECISIONS A N D DISCIPLINARY A C T I O N .
Your Committee has considered the decisions and disciplinary action taken, as reported in the address of the Grand Master, and finds such decisions were correct, and that the disciplinary action taken was within the prerogatives of the Grand Master and recommends the approval of the same. W . ' . Bro. LEWIS: I move the adoption of this section of the report. The motion was seconded, put, and declared carried. There were no dissenting votes. III.
Q U E S T I O N S SUBMITTED.
There were submitted to your Committee, after the publication of the Grand Master's address, certain questions which we deem proper to discuss at this point.
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( a ) "Can a Lodge waive jurisdiction over a petitioner as soon as the petition is received and referred to a committee for investigation, or does it have to wait until he (the petitioner) has been elected to receive the degrees ?" It is the opinion of your Committee that under the provisions of By-law 4-115, the Lodge can waive jurisdiction as soon as the petition is received and referred to a Committee for investigation. W . ' . Bro. LEWIS: I move the adoption of this subsection ( a ) of Section III of the report. The motion was seconded, put and carried. There were no dissenting votes. ( b ) The other question relates to an interpretation of By-law 2-310, the payment of per diem and expenses of representatives of Lodges, attending Grand Lodge, and the definition of per capita tax contained in By-law 2-301. Your committee is not agreed as to interpretation. However, the members of the Committee are unanimous that it was the intention that no Lodge or its representative should receive for per diem and expenses any more than the net amount credited upon the books of the Grand Lodge Treasurer to the General Fund of the Grand Lodge, after transfer of funds received as required by our Constitution and By-laws; and to lay at rest such questions in the future your Committee recommends the adoption of an amendment to By-law 2-310 by striking out the follow^ing language: In computing per capita tax paid, no account shall be taken of Grand Lodge Special Assessments, raising fees, or Masonic Home Assessments, and by adding to the By-law after the words "***exceed the per capita tax paid by his Lodge for the preceding year," the following: exclusive of the amount to be transferred to the Masonic Home, any Special Assessments, or other transfers of funds duly authorized. W . ' . Bro. LEWIS: I move the adoption of this sub-section ( b ) of Section III of the report, and the adoption of the amendment. The motion being seconded, was put and carried without a dissenting vote. IV.
RECOMMENDATION
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No. 1 Committee on Temple Building and Remodeling. Your Committee does not approve the adoption of this recommendation. W . ' . Bro. LEWIS: I move the adoption of this section of the report. The motion was seconded, and put. Upon a standing vote the vote to adopt the Committee report was 113 for an 117 against. The motion was therefore declared lost. M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER then moved that Recommendation No. 1 as appearing on page 17 of the Advance Reports be referred to the Jurisprudence Committee to prepare a By-law embodying the recommendation. This motion was seconded, and after conisderable discussion was, with the consent of the second, withdrawn. M . ' . . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER then moved that recommendation No. 1, as appearing on page 17 of the Advance Reports, be referred to the Jurisprudence Committee and that they be instructed to prepare a Constitutional Amendment to be presented later in the session. This motion being duly seconded, was put and on standing vote the count was announced to be 325 for and 54 against. T h e motion was declared to have carried by the necessary two-thirds majority. (see supplemental report of the committee for final action)
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No. 2. Dual Memberships. Your Committee does not approve the adoption of this recommendation. W . ' . Bro. LEWIS: I move the adoption of this section of the Committee report. This motion was seconded and after discussion, the motion was put. A count of the vote was taken and resulted in 185 for the motion and 233 against. It was declared lost. W . ' . Bro. LEWIS then moved that Recommendation No. 2 of the Grand Master's address appearing on Page 18 of the Advance Reports be referred to the Jurisprudence Committee and that they be instructed to prepare a By-law to carry out the will of the Grand Lodge. This motion was seconded, and on being put, was declared adopted by more than a two-thirds majority. (see Supplemental report of the committee for final action) R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S O F T H E GRAND MASTER
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No. 3. Amendment of Article V, Section 1 of the Constitution. Your Committee concurs in the recommendation of the Grand Master for amendment of this section of the Constitution to permit a Past Master, who is a member of such Lodge to officially represent the Lodge by proxy, even though he has not served that Lodge as its Master. Your Committee recommends that Article V, Section 1 of the Constitution be amended to change the portion following the word "Third," to read as follows: "The representatives by proxy of the present Masters or Wardens of the Lodges in this Jurisdiction, but such proxy can be given only to a Master or present Warden of that Lodge, or to a Past Master, or to a Past Master affiliated with that Lodge who has served some other Lodge within this Grand Jurisdiction as its Master." W . ' . Bro. LEWIS: I move the adoption of this portion of the Committee report and of the amendments. This motion being seconded, was put and declared carried by the necessary two-thirds majority. R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S O F T H E GRAND MASTER
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No. 4. Membership and Dimission. Article X, Section 4, of the Constitution. Your Committee concurs in the recommendation of our Grand Master, and recommends that Article X, Section 4 of the Constitution be amended to read as follows: Sec. 4. Membership and Dimission. A Lodge may receive the petition of an applicant for membership from any Master Mason in good standing, who shall produce satisfactory evidence that he has been regularly dimitted from the Lodge with which he was last affiliated, or when such petition is accompanied by a Certificate of Good Standing, a Grand Secretary's Certificate, a Cerificate of Transfer from the Lodge with which he was last affiliated, or any other documentary instrument or authorization which is legal for transfer of membership in the Grand Jurisdiction from which he is transferring, without regard to his place or period of residence, whether it is within or without the limits of this Grand Jurisdiction. N o dimit shall be required for the final acceptance of a transferring member from a Grand Jurisdiction which does not issue dimits in connection with transferral of membership. Any member of a Lodge, not at the time holding any elective office therein, against whom no charges are pending, and who is not under any pecuniary liability to his Lodge, shall be granted a Dimit or Certificate for Transfer upon making application therefor at a Stated Communication." W . ' . Bro. LEWIS: I move the adoption of this portion of the committee report and the adoption of the proposed Constitutional Amendment.
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The motion was seconded and put. The chair declared the motion carried by the necessary two-thirds majority. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE GRAND MASTER
Cont.
No. 5. Duty of Lodge to be officially represented in the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge at least one of three consecutive years or be subject to discipline. Your Committee does not recommend the adoption of this recommendation. W . ' . Bro. LEWIS: I move the adoption of this portion of the Committee report. The motion was seconded and put. A show of hands left doubt of the outcome and a standing vote and count was taken. Upon a count it was announced that there were 152 for the motion and 234 against, whereupon the motion was declared lost. M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER moved that the Recommendation No. 5 of the
Grand Master as it appeared on page 19 of the Advance Reports be referred to the Jurisprudence Committee for preparation of legislation to carry out the recommendation. This motion was seconded, put and declared carried by the necessary twothirds majority. (See Supplemental report for final action on this section.) RETIREMENT O F T H E COMMITTEE. T h e J u r i s p r u d e n c e C o m m i t t e e t h e n asked permission t o retire a n d p r e p a r e t h e necessary changes a n d b r i n g in a s u p p l e m e n t a l report. P e r m i s s i o n w a s g r a n t e d and t h e c h a i r w a s r e t u r n e d t o t h e G r a n d M a s t e r . A f t e r s o m e t i m e d u r i n g w h i c h t h e G r a n d L o d g e transacted o t h e r business t h e J u r i s p r u d e n c e C o m m i t t e e r e t u r n e d to submit t h e f o l l o w i n g SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT BY T H E COMMITTEE O N JURISPRUDENCE GRAND M A S T E R ' S RECOMMENDATION NO. I. Your Committee now submits for adoption by the constituent lodges the following Amendment to the Grand Lodge Constitution: That Section 13 of Article V I , of the Constitution, being on page l 6 of the 1959 copy Laws of Masonry, be amended by making a new Section, to be numbered ( 8 ) reading, ( 8 ) Committee on Temple Building and Remodeling; consisting of five members; and that the subsequent numbered Committees be renumbered in consecutive order to read: (9) on Chartered Lodges and Lodges under Dispensation; (10) On Foreign Relations; ( 1 1 ) on Ritualistic W o r k consisting of three members each; ( 1 2 ) on Correspondence; ( 1 3 ) on Necrology consisting of one member each. W . ' . Bro. LEWIS: I move the adoption of this section of the committee report and the Constitutional Amendment. The motion was seconded, p u t and carried by the necessary two-thirds majority. GRAND MASTER'S RECOMMENDATION NO. II. That by Law 4-401, appearing on page 84 of the 1959 copy Laws of Masonry, be amended by striking out all that part of said by-law starting with "No member of a Lodge of This Grand Lodge, appearing at top of page 85 starting with the last part of the second line appearing thereon, and adding in lieu thereof the following: "A member of a Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction, so long as he remains a member thereof, can hold membership in one other Lodge outside of this jurisdiction, provided that this limitation shall not apply to Honorary
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Memberships, to membership in Lodges of Research, or to members of Memorial Lodges;- and provided further that a member of a Chartered Lodge may become a member of Lodge under Dispensation without forfeiting his membership in the chartered Lodge. W . ' . Bro. LEWIS: I move the adoption of this section of the supplemental report, and the proposed amendment. The motion was seconded, put and declared carried by the necessary two-thirds majority. GRAND M A S T E R ' S RECOMMENDATION NO. V. Responding to the instructions of your Grand Lodge, your Committee submits without recommendations, the following amendment to our By Laws: 3-621
REPRESENTATION AT ANNUAL COMMUNICATIONS
DUTY OF LODGES
Each Constituent Lodge of this Grand Jurisdiction which has not been officially represented in the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge for three consecutive years may be cited to show just cause why appropriate disciplinary action should not be invoked. W . ' . Bro. LEWIS: I move the adoption of this By-law. The motion was seconded, put and declared carried by the necessary two-thirds majority. Whereupon the Chairman of the Committee moved the adoption of the original report as amended, and of the Supplemental report of the Committee, as a whole This motion was seconded, put and the chair desired a count. A count was taken, and resulted as follows: For the adoption of the motion, 252, against adoption of the motion, 80. There being the necessary two-thirds in favor of the adoption. The report as amended and supplemented was declared adopted by the necessary twothirds majority. The Committee then expressed satisfaction at the outcome of the matter and closed their report with the following statement: Your Committee desires to thank our Grand Master for the opportunity and privilege of serving the Grand Lodge of Kansas. Fraternally submitted, ROBERT J. LEWIS, Chairman EARL R. BROWN, Member HARRY E . CROSSWHITE, Member JAMES E . TAYLOR, Member
ELEi^iiUiN. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r a n n o u n c e d t h e t i m e h a d arrived for t h e election of officers f o r t h e e n s u i n g year, a n d a p p o i n t e d as T e l l e r s t h e f o l l o w i n g Brethren: DONALD D . WILLIAMS, Wamego No. 75 Chairman _ _ Wamego W I L L I A M E . MONTGOMERY, Syracuse N o . 309-
WILFRED A. DERKS, Overland Park No. 436 ___ HENRY D . PARKINSON, Anthem No. 284__ N A T H A N I E L L . QUICK, Salina N o . 60T H O M A S O . FRANCIS, York No. 57 M I L T O N F . T H O M P S O N , Parsons No. 117 THEODORE C . REED, Patmos N o . 97 FRED E . P E C H I N , Derby No. 365
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FRANK A. MARSHALL, Sunflower N o . 86
LOREN E. WiENS, Frederick N o . 337 ROBERT C . SPRAGUE, Hancock N o . 311
March Wichita
Frederick Fort Leavenworth
LAWRENCE M O R R O W , Neosho N o . 27
Le Roy
ARCHIE J. ISAACSON, Lebanon N o . 221 HAROLD W . MCCOMBS, Russell No. 177
Scandia Russell
MERLE A. EVANS, Tyrian No. 246 ROBERT G . NAYLOR, Hebron N o . 314 W . ERNEST M A R T I N , Fargo N o . 300
J O H N E . STOVER, Sharon Springs No. 417 J O H N A. Y E L E K , Selden No. 423 J O H N D . ROWLAND, Protection No. 384
MAURICE R . T E F F T , Great Bend N o . 15 STEPHEN E . O L D H A M , Topeka No. 17 BUDDY B . BOWLES, Atwood N o . 164 FRANCIS K . DARR, Home No. 89
WILLIAM N . V A N D E R - B E E K , - H a n c o c k N o . 311..-....; RAYMOND W . HILL, Union N o . 7 W A Y N E A. FLEMING, Galva N o . 251
FERDINAND F . P U N K E , Baxter N o . 71 CHARLES J. HOLINSWORTH, Paola N o . 37
Garden City Gridley Liberal
Sharon Springs Selden Protection
Great Bend Topeka Atwood Centralia
Fort Leavenworth' Junction City Galva
Baxter Springs Paola
EARL L . LYON, Rising Sun No. 8 Fort Scott M A X C . KRUMMEL, Belleville N o . 129 Belleville CARL F . HARDER, Gilead No. l 4 4 Yates Center T h e G r a n d M a s t e r t h e n o r d e r e d t h e ballots t o b e distributed. T h e election resulted as f o l l o w s : Grand Master RAY W . KINZIE Deputy Grand Master J O H N H . MURRAY Grand Senior Warden ARMAND H . BISHOP Grand Junior Warden B E N W . GRAYBILL Grand Treasurer B E N S. PAULEN Grand Secretary
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F I N A L REPORT OF COMMITTEE O N PUBLIC SCHOOLS. M . ' . W . ' . R I C H A R D L . B E C K E R , C h a i r m a n , presented t h e first a n n u a l r e p o r t of t h e C o m m i t t e e o n P u b l i c Schools which, o n h i s m o t i o n was adopted. A f t e r t h e r e a d i n g of t h e r e p o r t t h e G r a n d M a s t e r t h a n k e d t h e C o m m i t t e e a n d expressed h i s a p p r e c i a t i o n for their efforts in o r g a n i z i n g a n Essay C o n t e s t w h i c h w a s o p e n t o a l l seniors i n t h e p u b l i c h i g h schools of K a n s a s . T h e R e p o r t f o l l o w s . To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas: This, the first Committee of the Grand Lodge of Kansas on Public Schools, reports its stewardship. The Committee has understood its duty to be the strengthening, encouraging and building of the Free Public School System of the State of Kansas and this Nation. Our purpose has not been to publicize Masonry, except as such publicity should be an incident to the principle objective. The Committee has held a number of meetings in planning and executing its program. The Committee early determined that the Grand Lodge should move slowly
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and carefully in this new and important field, the better to build a sound program and avoid as many mistakes as possible. With the approval of the Grand Master the program adopted was centered about an essay contest. ESSAY CONTEST. The subject of the essay contest was "THE ORIGIN A N D EARLY HISTORY OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN KANSAS." The contest was open to all seniors in public high schools in Kansas. To increase the interest duplicate awards were to go to boys and girls. The awards were scholarships in tax supported universities, colleges and junior colleges in Kansas. The scholarships were made available in the school of the winner's choice. The awards were $500 for the first place winners and $250 for the second place winners. The judges selected an honorable mention award for a boy and a girl. The Committee felt that it would be well to reward the boy and the girl selected for honorable mention by the judges and obtained permission of the Grand Master to award them $100 scholarships. The total amount of the awards was $1700. Approval of the competition was obtained from The Kansas State High School Activities Association which was necessary to enable the students to participate. The Grand Lodge was exceedingly fortunate to obtain the services of five distinguished Kansans and devoted Masons to serve as the Board of Judges. The judges were: RICHARD M . LONG, Wichita, Chairman. President of the Kansas State Historical Society; managing editor of the Wichita Eagle. W H I T E L Y AUSTIN, Salina. Member of the State Board of Regents; Kansas Chairman, The Associated Press; Editor of the Salina Journal. FRED W . BRINKERHOFF, Pittsburg. Past President of the Kansas State Historical Society; holder of the William Allen White Journalism Award; Editor of the Pittsburg Headlight and Sun. Dr. GEORGE L . CLELAND, Topeka. Director of Instructional Service in the office of Adel Throckmorton, State Superintendent of Public Instruction; Past President (1957) of the National Association of High School Principals; 17 years principal of Atchison High School. Dr. CLIFTON B . H U F F , Emporia. Head of Department of Rural Education, Kansas State Teachers College, Emporia; Past President of the National Educational Association; Past President of Kansas State Teachers Association. The Grand Lodge of Kansas is indebted to these able Kansans for their service to the Craft. In the adoption of this report the Grand Lodge will be speaking and recording its deep ^T^ititiide to these Rrethern. Last night the winners of the competition were presented to the Grand Lodge and the public. The winners were: Girls: First—SUSAN W H I T L E Y , Lawrence, Kansas; Second—BARBARA NOBLE, Holyrood, Kansas; Honorable Mention—MARGARET MIDDLETON, Oxford, Kansas. Boys: First—JIM CORMODE, Effingham, Kansas; Second—BARRY L . ISAAC, Mankato, Kansas; Honorable Mention—JOE B O B LAKE, Pratt, Kansas. To each of these young people the Grand Lodge of Kansas extends its congratulations. W e hope that young men and young women have increased their realization of the importance of the Public School System to the preservation and growth of our Republic. The Committee is of the opinion that the essay program was a success. This does not mean there were not disappointments. It had been hoped that there would be greater participation. While some Lodges were active in helping the program too many Constituent Lodges did not promote the competition as actively as the Committee had hoped.
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The publicity in the press, and in the high schools was disappointing. Press releases were prepared and issued, but apparently your Committee was unable to strike the right note. Yet we are grateful for the favorable publicity that did result. In all of its activities relative to the competition the comrnittee attempted to focus the attention upon the Public Schools and not upon Masonry. OTHER ACTIVITIES. The Committee commends the Masters of the Constituent Lodges for having appointed to the local Lodge Committees on Public Schools unusually able and outstanding Masons. The Committee was in touch with the local Committees and urged them to promote local activities of benefit to the Public Schools. Some of our Lodges held meetings honoring Masons in the Public Schools. Lodge Members were encouraged to meet with school boards and school leaders seeking opportunities to help the schools. The Committee had a place on the program at each of the Area Meetings. Sessions were held with' the members of Public School Committees of local Lodges attending the area meetings. The attendance at these sessions was tremendous. W e believe this indicates a great interest in the program at the Lodge level. W e believe that the Grand Lodge Committees appointed in the future, can and should, encourage and aid the Constituent Lodge Committees in developing effective programs on Public Schools at the local level. RECOMMENtoATIONS. The Committee makes two suggestions to the Grand Lodge and the new Committee on Public Schools: First: The Grand Lodge should again sponsor a contest among public high school seniors. The contest should be either another essay contest or an oratorical contest. Second: A manual of suggested activities on the local Lodge level should be prepared and given to the Public School Committees of the Constituent Lodges. CONCLUSION. The members of the Committee are conscious of their shortcomings. T h e opportunities of Freemasonry in the promotion and encouragement of the Public Schools are unlimited. The members of this Committee are deeply grateful to M . ' . W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY, Grand Master of Masons in Kansas, for the opportunity of initiating this important program. It is our hope and our prayer that the work of the Committee has aided and strengthened the Public Schools, and has brought credit to the Masons of Kansas. Fraternally submitted, RICHARD L . BECKER, Chairman O W E N E . HODGSON RALPH E. WILSON ROY R. CAMERON CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S
LETTERS O F APPRECIATION.
The Grand Master instructed the Grand Secretary to write the Judges of the Essay Contest expressing our thanks and appreciation for their excellent work.
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GREETINGS FROM SISTER JURISDICTIONS. Greetings from other Grand Jurisdictions were brought by the distinguished visitors who favored us with their presence during the Annual Communication. NEBRASKA.
Among these was M . ' . W . ' . JOSEPH C . T Y E , Grand Master of Masons in Nebraska who brought greetings from our sister jurisdiction to the north and who was quite complimentary to the work being done in the Grand Lodge of Kansas. He expressed his particular commendation with the program arrangement and the youth program on Wednesday night. M . ' . W . ' . T Y E had been the guest speaker at the Hi Twelve luncheon Wednesday noon, at which time the Grand Lodge officers and others had been the special guests of the Topeka Hi Twelve. MISSOURI.
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M . ' . W . ' . HAROLD O . GRAUEL, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Missouri responded for that Jurisdiction with a most enlightening address in which he related some of his experiences as Grand Master. M . ' . W . ' . GRAUEL is a long time member of the faculty of the State Teachers College at Cape Girardeau, and has been a leader in the program of Masonic Education in that Grand Jurisdiction. WYOMING.
Greetings from Wyoming were extended by M.". W.". W I L L I A M F . SMITH, a native Kansan who grew up in Phillipsburg and was a member of DeMolay in that city. He also attended Kansas University and expressed himself as highly pleased to come to Kansas during his year as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Wyoming. It seemed fitting that of the eight Senior DeMolays now serving as Grand Masters of their respective jurisdictions, three of them should be present at our Annual Communicationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;M.'. W . ' . Brothers SMITH, T Y E and our own Dr. ADDISON C . IREY. TEXAS.
R.'. W . ' . HARVEY C . BYRD, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Texas and the personal representative of M . ' . W . ' . J O H N T . B E A N , Grand Master, was called upon and responded in part as follows: It is a special privilege for me to bring to you this morning the greetings and best wishes of our Grand Master, Most Worshipful JOHN T . BEAN of El Paso, Texas. He asked that I express to you his regrets at being unable to attend your 104th Annual Communication, and to wish for you a most productive and successful year in Masonry in Kansas. Also, I bring you the greetings of some 243,000 Masons in the Grand Jusisdiction of Texas. This is my first time to visit the great State of Kansas. I've long wanted to visit here. I love to read of early history, and certainly you are steeped in the rich lore of the early history of our country. I think about the famous old Santa Fe
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Trail from the Missouri river to Santa Fe, New Mexico, some 750 miles long; 500 miles of that in the State of Kansas. And, also, about 1867, in the early days, the drive of the Longhorns in Texas started, to such famous towns as Abilene, Ellsworth, Hays, Newton, Wichita, Caldwell, and Dodge City. And so, I'm very happy to have the opportunity to get to visit your great State. My Brethren, Freemasonry is ever a promoter of righteousness and good, and any man who can stand here and look into the faces of these fine Masons of Kansas, will never doubt that this institution is dedicated to the service of God. Texas was also represented by M.'. W . ' . CLAUD F . AUSTIN; Past
Grand Master, who responded in part as follows: I'm not a prophet or a son of a prophetâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;just a plain American citizen who loves his Country. But unless we do get back to the principles of our Founding Fathers, and get back quick, the future years of this great country of America can be extremely dark. I think it's high time that we got back to the principles of Benjamin Franklin, who was Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. I think it's high time that we practiced his thrift and his economy, or else our silver dollar may indeed and in truth shrink to the value of a Texas nickel. I think it's high time, my Brethren, that we develop several modern Paul Reveres, who will get out and ride the length and breadth of this great country of ours, and spread the alarm which is just as alarming as the one he spread away back yonder. He was a Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of which he was a member. W e have all heard the expression that actions speak louder than words, and how true it is. May I illustrate with a few lines of poetry: "I'd rather see a sermon than hear one, any day; I'd rather one would walk with me than merely show the way. Fine counsel is confusing, but example's always clear; And the best of all the preachers are the ones who live their creeds, For to see the good in action is what everybody needs. I can soon learn how to do it, if you'll let me see it done; I can watch your hands in action, but your tongue too fast may run. And the lectures you deliver may be very wise and true, But I'd rather get my lesson by observing what you do. For I may misunderstand you and the high advice you give, But there's no misunderstanding how you act and how you live." My Brethren, this day and yesterday, I add another golden link to my Masonic chain of happy memories. I shall engrave it, "Grand Lodge of Kansas, Topeka, March, 1960." OKLAHOMA.
Grand Master IRBY called up the two representatives from our sister jurisdiction to the south, M.'. W.'. ERNEST C. MORRIS, Grand Master, and M . ' . W . ' . RAY K. BABB, Junior Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. Grand Master MORRIS in point of service was the youngest Grand Master present as he had succeeded M.'. W . ' . RAY K . BABB on February 11, I960, less than a month previously. Each responded to a request for greetings and each expressed pleasure over the presence of M.'. W . ' . IRBY at their Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge in Guthrie in February. Grand Master MORRIS brought the official greetings of the Masons
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of Oklahoma and congratulated the Masons of Kansas upon their continued Masonic endeavor. GRAND LODGE O F CANiADA I N T H E PROVINCE O F Q U E B E C ,
Another Grand Lodge which is not a frequent visitor' to Kansas was represented by W . ' . ALLAN F . BROUGHTON, the Grand Representative of Kansas near the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Quebec. When called upon, W . ' . Bro. BROUGHTON expressed great pleasure regarding his visit to Kansas and the acquaintances he had made. He brought the greetings of his brethren in Canada, and made some comparisons regarding the weather. (Bro. BROUGHTON lives in Sault Ste. Marie and left some mild weather to experience a Kansas blizzard.) His remarks were most gracious and well received.
REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N F I N A N C E .
W . ' . WILLIAM E . BRADFORD, Chairman, presented the following
r'eport which, on his motion, was adopted: To The M:. I F . ' . Grand Lodge A.F.&A.M.
of Kansas:
Your Committee on Finance herewith submits the following report: Under the authority of By-law 2-118 and with the approval, of the Grand Master the Chairman of this Committee employed Bro. ALLEN E . GERYE, a Certified Public Accountant of Topeka, Kansas, to audit the accounts of the Grand Lodge, examine the books and vouchers of the Grand Treasurer and the financial records of the Grand Secretary and to make his report to the Chairman of the Committee upon such audit. Bro. GERYE writes in his report "My examination revealed that the accounts and financial records are kept in a business-like and efficient manner and are posted up to date." His report covering his audit of the M.". W . ' . Grand Lodge is appended hereto and made a part of the annual report of your Committee on Finance. At the request of and on behalf of the Chairman of your Finance Committee, W . LEWIS S. GECKELER of Independence, examined the investments and bank balances of the Grand Lodge. Bank balances were as follows as of February 18, I960. Fund Amount General Fund $145,306.12 Charity Fund 5,056.93 LYNN R. BRODRICK Memorial Charity Foundation Fund 966.11 Total Cash in Bank
$151,329.16
Certification of these funds under the seal of the First National Bank in Fredonia, Fredonia, Kansas were given by M. KINDER, Assistant Cashier, for the General and Charity Funds, and by C. T. PARKER, Cashier, for the L Y N N R . BRODRICK Memorial Charity Foundation Fund. The Statement of Bonds held for the Grand Treasurer in the First National
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Bank in Fredonia, Fredonia, Kansas, for the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge A.F.&A.M. of Kansas as of February 18, I960 was as follows: Maturity Fund Class Value General Fund—U. S. Savings $70,000.00 U . S. Treasury : 22,000.00 $92,000.00 Charity Fund—^U. S. Savings
40,000.00
L Y N N R . BRODRICK Memorial Charity
Foundation Fund—U. S. Treasury U . S. Savings
25,000.00 1,000.00
Total Bonds
26,000.00 $158,000.00
Certification of these bonds under seal of the First National Bank in Fredonia, Fredonia, Kansas was made_by C. T. PARKER, Cashier, and reads "I hereby _certify that the above bonds, as listed, are held in our safe, subject to the order of BEN S. PAULEN, Grand Treasurer." All bonds are registered in the name of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge, A.F.&A.M. of Kansas, as prescribed by our laws and are designated as to fund or account. In our review of the Grand Treasurer's report and the report of the Grand Secretary we find the two reports to be in balance. T h e Grand Secretary shows in his report that he remitted to the hands of the Grand Treasurer the sum of $353,250.42. T h e Grand Treasurer, in his report, acknowledges the receipt of a like sum. At Schedule " C " of the Grand Secretary's report it shows amount of interest received from investments to total $4,08900. The break down of this amount among the three funds should be as follows: Fund Amount General Fund .-$2,330.50 Charity Fund 923.50 • L Y N N R . BRODRICK Memorial Charity Foundation Fund —. 835.00 Total
$4,089.00
In compliance with the provisions of By-law 2-302, a transfer in the amount of $644.00 should be made from the General Fund to the Charity Fund. This amount represents interest from United States Savings Bonds which has been credited to the wrong account. Your committee has audited the expenses submitted by those entitled to expenses by our Laws of Masonry in attending the Annual Communication and have issued vouchers in payment of the same. W e have also delivered the mileage checks to the representatives of Lodges and to others entitled to mileage. In reviewing the financial condition of the Grand Lodge and in making our recommendations for the necessary appropriations for the operation of the Grand Lodge for the year I960 your committee has at all times attempted to consider carefully the welfare and operation of our Masonic Home, and the welfare of the Craft in this jurisdiction. We have made only such recommendations as we deem best. T h e following are the estimated revenues and recommended appropriations for the year 1960. GENERAL FUND REVENUES. One dollar per capita on 100,042 members $100,042.00 Interest on General Fund Bonds 2,330.50
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5,000.00
Total Less: Five percent of per capita tax transferred to Charity Fund
$107,372.50
Available for Appropriations
$102,370.50
5,002.00
RECOMMENDED GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS. Budget ($43,225.50x72% equals $31,122.36) $ 31,122.36 Annual Communication Expenses—Topeka 1,500.00, Grand Master's Contingent Fund (By-law 2-314) 3,200.00 Grand Master's Apron and Jewel 475.00 Grand Master's Allowance (By-law 2-306) 800.00 Grand Treasurer's Allowance (By-law 2-306) 200.00 Grand Master & Grand Secretary's Conference 1,500.00 Grand Treasurer's & Grand Secretary's Bond Prem 100.00 Grand Tyler & Asst. Grand Tyler (By-law 2-306) 80.00 Official Stenographer (By-law 2-306) 50.00 Grand Lecturer—Salary & Expense 6,500.00 Committee on Ritualistic Work 500.00 Committee on Masonic Education 4,000.00 Committee on Public Schools 4,000.00 Committee Allowances (By-law 2-306-7) 1,100.00 Committee on Trials & Punishments 1,000.00 George Washington Masonic National Memorial 2,500.00 Mileage & Expense (By-law 2-308-9-10) 10,000.00 Per Diem Allowances (By-law 2-310) 7,500.00 District Deputy Grand Master's Conference 450.00 Grand Secretary's Travel expense 1,000.00 Masonic Service Association Dues 2,100.00 Printing Annual Proceedings 2,400.00 Printing Kansas Laws of Masonry (By-law 2-506) 1,500.00 Library Expense 1,000.00 Microfilming records 500.00 Stationery & Printing 1,500.00 Item for Resale 3,000.00 Grand Lodge Building Repairs 2,000.00 Persona! Propert}' Tax 200.00 Payroll Taxes (S.S. & Unemployment) 500.00 Postage and Express 2,000.00 Replacement of Equipment in Grand Lodge office 2,500.00 Miscellaneous Expense 1,000.00 Total General Fund Appropriations
$ 97,777.36
ESTIMATED CHARITY FUND REVENUES FOR I 9 6 0 . Five per cent per capita ($100,042.00x5%) $ 5,002.00 Interest on Bonds 1,089.00 Transfer from General Fund—1959 644.00 Total RECOMMENDED CHARITY FUND APPROPRIATION. Charity Fund Bond Purchase
$
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$
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In compliance with the provisions of By-law 2-118 your Finance Committee has given special attention to the following items concerned with the operation of the office of the Grand Secretary; the historical registry of membership, the filing of transcripts of Lodges, the filing of transcripts of trials, the filing of Annual Reports, t h e filing of Charters and indexing of negatives of Charters, the answering and filing of correspondence and other items as outlined in said By-law 2-118. W e have carefully examined the Grand Lodge Building and the personal property contained therein and find said property to be generally in a good to excellent state of repair. W e have included in our recommended appropriations the amount of $2,000.00 to cover the expense of making repairs as listed below, plus other unexpected repairs that might arise during the year: 1. Redecorate utility roomâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;first floor rear 2. Redecorate office of Grand Secretary 3. Redecorate front portion of main work area on first floor 4. Purchase new typewriter Your committee is also recommending an appropriation in the amount of $2,500.00 for the replacement of office equipment. This appropriation is earmarked to purchase a new machine which makes addressograph plates. The present machine used for this purpose is obsolete and a new machine, is sorely needed to facilitate, maintain and enlarge the mailing lists compiled in the operation of our Grand Lodge and its over 100,000 members. Your committee has carefully considered the remarks of our Grand Master in his address dealing with the conference of Grand Masters. W e have made a sufficient appropriation in our recommended expenditures to make certain that the Grand Lodge of Kansas shall continue to send their Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master and Grand Secretary to this excellent conference. In reviewing the report of the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers your committee has made appropriations for those items referred to us which require appropriations. Other informational items referred to us by this committee on Reports of Grand Officers have received our close attention and where applicable have been incorporated in our report. The committee wishes to express our sincere thanks to our Grand Master, our Council of Administration and many others with whom we have counseled concerning the preparation of this report. W e wish to give our special thanks to our Grand Treasurer, to our Grand Secretary, and to their staflfs. Their work has been well and faithfully done. Fraternally submitted, W I L L I A M E . BRADFORD, Chairman CARL E . GEORGESON, Member LEONARD BAILEY, Member W I L L I A M C H A P M A N , Member LESLIE E . PECK, Member
MOTION.
M.'. W . ' . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS moved that we make an allowance to Brother J. VERNON; POWELL in the amount of $25.00 for his services to this Grand Lodge. Motion carried. Brother POWELL then annoimced that he would donate it to the Kansas Masonic Home.
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M . " . W . ' . B R U C E N E W T O N , as G r a n d Senior W a r d e n , M . ' . W . ' .
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R. SouDERS as G r a n d J u n i o r W a r d e n , M . ' . W . ' . S. A L L A N D A U G H E R T Y as G r a n d Senior Steward, M . ' . W . " . S A M U E L G . W I L E S as G r a n d J u n i o r Steward, M . * . W . ' . K A R L J. B A U M G A R T N E R as G r a n d M a r s h a l , a n d W . ' . E L R O Y E . T I L L O T S O N G r a n d C h a p l a i n installed t h e f o l l o w i n g elective a n d a p p o i n t i v e G r a n d Officers f o r t h e e n s u i n g year. A f t e r t h e installation of t h e G r a n d Officers t h e i n c o m i n g District D e p u t y G r a n d M a s t e r s p r e s e n t w e r e called b e f o r e t h e A l t a r a n d instructed as t o their d u t i e s for t h e e n s u i n g year. M . ' . W . " . RAY W . KINZIE, Grand Master, ( P . O. Box 56), Wichita, Bestor G. Brown No. 433. R.'. W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY, Deputy Grand Master, (1020 S. 4th) Leavenworth, King Solomon No. 10. R.". W . ' . ARM AND H. BISHOP, Grand Senior Warden, ( c / o Post OiSce) Parsons, Parsons N o . 117. R.". W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Junior Warden, (Box 226) Mission, Old Mission No. 153. M.*. W . ' . B E N S. PAULEN, Grand Treasurer, Fredonia, Constellation N o . 95. M.'. W.". CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary, (Town House Apts., Topeka; Office: 320 W . 8th, Topekaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Ph. CE 4-5518) Cherryvale N o . 137. W . ' . CLARENCE "W. JOHNSON, Grand Chaplain, (2825 Ellen) Wichita, Bestor G . Brown N o . 433. W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON, Grand Senior Deacon, (P. O. Box 529) Lyons, Corner Stone N o . 219. W . ' . ARTHUR M . WILLIAMS, Grand Junior Deacon, (P. O. Box 15) Arkansas City, Crescent No. 133. W . ' . ROBERT J. BAILEY, Grand Marshal, (501 Caddy) Wichita, Albert Pike No. 303. W.". HARRY A. WOODS, Grand Sword Bearer, Kiowa, Cosmos N o . 278. W . ' . CLAUDE W . AYLER, Grand Senior Steward, (405 E. Santa Fe) Marion, Centre No. 147. W . ' . WILLIAM T . SCHLICHTER, Grand Pursuivant, (403 Washington St.) Clay Center, Clay Center No. 134. W . ' . LAUREN D A L E RIGG, Grand Tyler, Leon, Joppa No. 223. W.". PASCHAL W . LUNDY, Assistant Grand Tyler, Ness City, Walnut N o . 191. M.'. W.". E. G L E N N ROBISON, Grand Lecturer, Gridley, Hebron No. 314.
PRESENTATION. M . ' . W . ' . S C O T T E . K E L S E Y , o n behalf of t h e G r a n d L o d g e of K a n s a s , presented M . " . W . ' . A D D I S O N C . I R B Y , t h e r e t i r i n g G r a n d .Master, w i t h a Past G r a n d M a s t e r ' s Jewel. M . ' . W . ' . A D D I S O N C . I R B Y , accepted w i t h very a p p r o p r i a t e r e m a r k s .
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PRESENTATION OF HAT AND GAVEL. R.*. W . ' . K E N N E T H "W. SHREVE, District Deputy Grand Master of the 47th District, a Past Master of Bestor G. Brown Lodge No. 433 and a business associate of our Grand Master, on behalf of Bestor G. Brown Lodge N o . 433, presented M . ' . W . ' . RAY W . KINJZIE with a silk hat. Brothers A N D R E W J. MAYBERRY, J R . and K E N N E T H C
BURKHEAD,
members of Wichita Lodge N o . 99, on behalf of the Midian Temple Arab Patrol, of which M . ' . W . ' . K I N Z I E is a veteran member, presented the Grand Master with a black ebony gavel. It has the square and compass emblem on each face, and is engraved as follows: " T o M . ' . W . ' . RAY W . K I N Z I E Grand Master AF&AM of Kansas, I960. Presented by the Midian Arab Patrol." T h e Grand Master accepted the gifts with an expression of his deep appreciation.
VOTE OF THANKS. M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S moved that the thanks of this Grand Lodge be extended to the Topeka Brethren for the courtesies extended during this Grand Lodge Communication. This motion was carried by a rising vote of appreciation.
I960 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS On Credentials: W.". HAROLD L. SLOAN, (118 S. East 12th) Newton, Newton No. 142. W.'. CHARLES D . GALLIPEAU, (323 Valley) Kansas City, Wyandotte No. 3. W.'. ORION E. GOODING, (3125 West 18th) Topeka, Orient No. 51. W.". DON C. HEMINGER, (P. O. Box 613) Great Bend, Great Bend No. 15. W.'. ROBERT L. WILSON, (748 Hancock) Salina, Salina No. 60. On Report of Grand Officers: W.'. ROBERT J. LEWIS, Atwood, Atwood No. 164.
W.'. ROBERT D . BROWN, (3115 West 11th) Topeka, Siloam No. 225. W.'. BENJAMIN W. GRIMM, Sabetha, Sabetha No. 162. W.'. ANDREW E. OLSON, Dwight, Dwight No. 374.
W.'.HuGH T. CRAIG, (205 West 6th) Concordia, St. Johns No. 113. On Finance: W.'. WILLIAM E. BRADFORD, McLouth, Lyra No. 256.
W.'. Louis R. HELMREICH, (6408 W. 65th Terrace) Overiand Park, Rosedale No. 333. W.'. WILLIAM CHAPMAN, Oakley, Oakley No. 253W.'. ROBERT E. FARROW, Waverly, Waverly No. 244. W.'. ARTHUR T . SANDERS, Oswego, Adams No. 63-
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On Jurisprudence: W . ' . GEORGE M . ASHFORD, (Court House) Wichita, Wichita No. <)9. W.". JAMES H . TRICE, JR., Medicine Lodge, Delta No. 77. W . ' . CHARLES F . BURKIN, JR., (2620 N . 81st) Bethel, Roger E. Sherman No. 369. W . ' . FRANCIS A. MARSHALL, (220 N . Handley) Wichita, Sunflower N o . 86. W.". HENRY D . PARKINSON, Scott City, Anthem No. 284. On Ritualistic Work: M:. W . " . JAMES H . TRICE, Medicine Lodge, Delta No. 77. M . ' . W . " . E . G L E N N ROBISON, Gridley, Hebron No. 314. M.'. W . ' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, (7th & Ann, Scottish Rite Temple) Kansas City, Kaw N o . 272. On Trials and Punishments: W . ' . FLOYD H . COFFMAN, (Court House) Ottawa, Ottawa N o . 18. W . ' . W I L L I A M E . MONTGOMERY, Syracuse, Syracuse N o . 309.
W.". WILLIAM M . SHAFFER, (709 N . Maple) Frankfort, Frankfort N o . 67. W.". W I L L I A M J. YOTTER, Leoti, Leoti No. 340.
W.". ROBERT W . HEMPHILL, (209 E. Lincoln) Norton, Norton No. 199. On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D.: W . ' . SCOTT A. MOUSE, (730 E. 9th) Emporia, Emporia N o . 12. W . ' . D A L E N . SMITH, ( R . F . D . N o . 2) Arcadia, Arcadia N o . 329.
W . ' . HERBERT F . T A P P A N , ( R . R . N o . 2 ) Lyons, Chase N o . 247.
On Correspondence:
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M.*. W . ' . FLOYD S . ECORD, Burlington, Burlington No. 66.
On Foreign Relations: M.". W . ' . CLAUD F . YOUNG, (1733 Sixteenth St. N . W . ) Washington, D.C.,
Rising Sun No. 8. M.". W.". BRUCE N E W T O N , (328 E. First) Wichita, Albert Pike No. 303. M . ' . W.". KARL J. BAUMGARTNER, (BOX 238) Goodland, Goodland N o . 321.
On Masonic Education: M.'. W.". SCOTT E . KELSEY, (1346 Arter) Topeka, Topeka N o . 17. R.". W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY, (1020 S. 4th) Leavenworth, King Solomon N o . 10. Fv.'. W.*. AR-MAND H . BISHOP ^C/O Post Ofiice^ Parsons, Parsons No. 117. R . \ W.-. B E N W . GRAYBILL, (BOX 226) Mission, Old Mission No. 153. W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON, Lyons, Corner Stone No. 219. On Public Schools: M.'. W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER, (Columbia Bldg.) Coffeyville, Keystone N o . 102. W . ' . RALPH E . W I L S O N , (901 Pennsylvania) Leavenworth, King Solomon No. 10. W.". ARTHUR W . BOYER, (948 Perry Ave.) Wichita, Albert Pike N o . 303. W . " . E A R L C . CANFIELD, (BOX 325) Beloit, Mt. Vernon N o . 145. W . ' . ROY R . CAMERON, Perry N o . 415.
On Necrology: W.". FLOYD A. PALMER, (BOX 1349), Topeka, Fortitude N o . 107.
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JOURNAL. O n motion of M . ' . W . ' . B E N S. P A U L E N , the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
CLOSING. The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master then closed the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge in Ample Form.
Grand
Master.
ATTEST:
c t *. • y&'->7i> -^c:^''>7^ -^»—-—*Grand Secretary.
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LOCATION AND NUMBERS O F LODGES I N ALL DISTRICTS. No.
1.—Highland, 1; Troy, 55; Wathena, 64; White Cloud, 78; Bendena, 440; Denton, 449.
No.
2.—Potter, 4; Atchison, 5; Doniphan, Muscotah, 116; Atchison, 158.
No.
3.—Leavenworth, 2; Leavenworth, 10; Easton, 45; Lansing, 49; Leavenworth, 68; Fort Leavenworth, 311.
No.
4.—Kansas City, 3; White Church, 96; Kansas City, 271; Kansas City, 272; Bonner Springs, 366; Kansas City, 369; Kansas City, 438.
No.
5.—Shawnee, 54; Prairie Village, 153; Kansas City, 322; Kansas City, 333; Overland Park, 436.
No.
6.—Olathe, 19; Spring Hill, 56; Gardner, 65; Edgerton, 127; Lenexa, 135; Stanley, 444.
No.
7.—Osawatomie, 24; Paola, 37; Eontana, 131, Louisburg, 243.
No.
8.—Mound City, 33; LaCygne, 6 1 ; Pleasanton, 88; Blue Mound, 286; Parker, 341.
No.
9.—Fort Scott, 8; Mapleton, 28; Xenia, 47; Devon, 92; Garland, 108; Uniontown, 115; Fulton, 210; Hiattville, 216; Bronson, 268; Hepler, 398.
3 1 ; Effingham,
48; Huron,
72;
No. 10.—Girard, 93; Cherokee, 119; Pittsburg, 187; Mulberry, 261; Arcadia, 329; Arma, 408. No. 11.—Baxter Springs, 71; Columbus, 100; Galena, 194; Weir, 274; Scammon, 351. No. 12.—Oswego, 63; Altamont, 69; Chetopa, 7 3 ; Parsons, 117; Mound Valley, 218; McCune, 237. No. 13.—Erie, 76; Chanute, 103; Thayer, 149; Walnut, 229; Urbana, 239No. 14.—Humboldt, 29; lola, 38; Moran, 245; Savonburg, 315; LaHarpe, 325. N o . 15.—Gamett, 44; Colony, 212; Westphalia, 305; Kincaid, 338; Lane, 339. No. 16.—Ottawa, 18; Melvern, 22; Pomona, 4 1 ; Williamsburg, 224; Waverly, 244; Quenemo, 270; Wellsville, 356. No. 17.—Lawrence, 6; Lawrence, 9; Baldwin, 23; DeSoto, 40; Eudora, 83; Tonganoxie, 190; Linwood, 241; Perry, 415; Lecompton, 420. No. 18.—Oskaloosa, 14; Valley Falls. 2 1 ; Winchester, 84; Meriden, 236; McLouth, 256; Nortonville, 266. No. 19.—Hiawatha, 35; Robinson, 159; Sabetha, 162; Hamlin, 185; Horton, 326; Powhattan, 363; Morrill, 373. No. 20.—Oketo, 25; Seneca, 39; Marysville, 9 1 ; Axtell, 234; Beattie, 259; Oneida, 323; Summerfield, 354. N o . 21.—Frankfort, 67; Waterville, 85; Blue Rapids, 169; Vermillion, 320. No. 22.—Corning, 13; Wetmore, 53; Centralia, 89; Netawaka, 130; Whiting, 250; Goflf, 430. No. 23-—Circleville, 20; Holton, 42; Soldier, 240; Hoyt, 327, Denison, 372; Mayetta, 393. No. 24.—Silver Lake, 50; St. Marys, 52; Topeka, 90; Rossville, 111; Delia, 419.
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No. 25.—Topeka, 17; Auburn, 32; Topeka, 51; Topeka, 225; Richland, 248; Topeka, 385; Wakarusa, 402. No. 26.—Overbrook, 62; Carbondale, 70; Burlingatne, 79; Lyndon, 101; Osage City, 141; Scranton, 407. No. 27.—Leroy, 27; Burlington, (>6; Neosho Falls, 82; Yates Center, 144; Gridley, 314. No. 28.—New Albany, 8 1 ; Neodesha, 94; Fredonia, 95; Altoona, 118; Fall River, 163: Buffalo, 379; Benedict, 403. No. 29.—Coffeyville, Edna. 345.
102; Independence, 107; Elk City, 132; Cherryvale, 137;
No. 30.—Sedan, 136, Caney, 324; Elgin, 350; Cedar Vale, 355; Tyro, 386. No. 31.—Longton, 26; Elk Falls, 126; Howard, 155; Severy, 213; Moline, 267. No. 32.—Eureka, 106; Toronto, 121; Madison, 196; Hamilton, 301, Climax, 411. No. 33.—Emporia, 12; Cottonwood Falls, 80; Americus, 109; Lebo, 152; Hartford, 193; Allen, 335; Saffordville, 395. No. 34.—Dover, 138; Alma, 161; Eskridge, 205; Maple Hill, 370; Harveyville, 421. No. 35.—Havensville, 34; Onaga, 188; Westmoreland, 257; Fostoria, 392. No. 36.—Manhattan, 16; Wamego, 75; Randolph, 166; Leonardville, 235; Riley, 344. No. 37.—Washington, 104; Linn, 170; Haddam, 226; Greenleaf, 232. No. 38.—Clifton, 122; Clay Center, 134; Green, 296; Oak Hill, 334; Wakefield, 396. No. 39.—Junction City, 7; Abilene, 98; Solomon, 105; Chapman, 280; Enterprise, 437. No. 40.—Hope, 288; Herington, 307; Gypsum, 328; White City, 380; Burdick, 429. No. 41.—Council Grove, 36; Alta Vista, 357; Dwight, 374; Wilsey, 382. No. 42.—Florence, 114; Peabody, 120; Newton, 142; Marion, 147. No. 43.—Towanda, 30; Augusta, 74; ElDorado, 97; Douglass, 151; Leon, 223; Potwin, 228; Latham, 401; Rosalia, 434. No. 44.—Winfield, 110; Arkansas City, 133; Dexter, 156; Burden, 233; Maple City, 342. No. 45.—Wellington, 150; South Haven, 157; Oxford, 165; Caldwell, 203; Milan, 255; Argonia, 285. No. A(>.—Belle Plaine, 173; Mulvane, 201; Cheney, 258; Conway Springs, 269; Clearwater, 273. No. 47.—Wichita, 57, Wichita, 86; Wichita, 99; Wichita, 168; Wichita, 303, Wichita, 313; Wichita, 433. No. 48.—Halstead, 46; Sedgwick, 139; White Water, 180; Burrton, 182; Mount Hope, 238; Valley Center, 364. No. 49.—McPherson, 172; Canton, 197; Galva, 251; Windom, 276; Moundridge, 346; Marquette, 353; Lindsborg, 397.
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No. 50.-—Barnard, 59; Minneapolis, 143; Beloit, 145; Delphos, 202; Simpson, 214; Scottsville, 249; Glasco, 292. No. 51.—Concordia, 113; Clyde, 176; Jamestown, 227; Miltonvale, 242. No. 52.—Republic, 123; Munden, 128; Belleville, 129; Courtland, 211; Scandia, 221; Narka, 349; Cuba, 362. No. 53.—Jewell, 11; Mankato, 87; Burr Oak, 178; Lebanon, 287; Randall, 304; Formoso, 336. No. 54.—Salina, 60; Ellsworth, 146; Brookville, 209; Wilson, 298; Holyrood, 343. No. 55.—Lyons, 192; Little River, 219; Chase, 247; Frederick, 337; Geneseo, 361. No. 56.—Nickerson, 43; Hutchinson, Hutchinson, 445.
124;
Hutchinson,
140;
Sterling,
171;
No. 57.—Haven, 208; Arlington, 299; Turon, 358; Sylvia, 391; Pretty Prairie, 428. No. 58.—Kingman, 230; Norwich, 319; Spivey, 347; Zenda, 378; Cunningham, 427. No. 59.—Anthony, 200; Harper, 206; Attica, 262; Bluff City, 368; Freeport, 389. No. 60.—Medicine Lodge, 77; Lake City, 260; Hazelton, 263; Kiowa, 278; Isabel, 400. No. 61—Pratt, 265; Greensburg, 293; Preston, 332; Coats, 394; Mullinville, 399; Haviland, 409. No. 62.—Kinsley, 179; Lewis, 220; Stafford, 252; St. John, 254; Macksville, 371. N o . 63.—Great Bend, 15; Larned, 167; EUinwood, 217; Hoisington, 331; Claflin, 424. No. 64.—Wakeeney, 148; Russell, 177; Hays, 195; Bunker Hill, 291; Ellis, 297. No. 65.—Lincoln, 154; Lucas, 198; Plainville, 290; Sylvan Grove, 359; Natoma, 390; Codell, 418. No. u6.—Cawker City, 125; Osborne, 160; Stockton, 189; Downs, 204; Alton, 207; Glen Elder, 294. No. 67.—Smith Center, 174; Kirwin, 175; Gaylord, 183; Phillipsburg, 184; Logan, 264; Kensington, 405. No. 68.—Lenora, 181; Oberlin, 186; Norton, 199; Long Island, 231; Almena, 310; Norcatur, 317; Jennings, 360. No. 69.—Hill City, 281; Colby, 306; Hoxie, 343; Morland, 414; Selden, 423; Rexford, 442. Jvjo. 70.—McCracken, 58; Ness City, 191; Rush Center, 215; LaCros.se, 330. No. 71.—Dodge City, 222; Jetmore, 282; Cimarron, 283; Bucklin, 376; Spearville, 388; Ensign, 413; Kingsdown, 447, No. 72.—Ashland, 277; Coldwater, 295; Protection, 384; Wilmore, 412. No. 73.—Meade, 275; Liberal, 300; Plains, 367; Minneola, 431. No. 74.—Sublette, 312; Hugoton, 406; Elkhart, 422; Ulysses, 435; Johnson, 441; Satanta, 446. No. 75.—Garden City, 246; Lakin, 289; Syracuse, 309; Coolidge, 316; Deerfield, 432. No. 76.—Dighton, 279; Scott City, 284; Leoti, 340; Tribune, 352. No. 77.—Oakley, 253; Gove, 302; Grainfield, 381; Quinter, 410; Grinnell, 448. No. 78.—Wallace, 318; Goodland, 3 2 1 ; Sharon Springs, 417; Kanorado, 443. No. 79.—Atwood, 164; McDonald, 383; Saint Francis, 404.
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DISTRICT DEPUTY G R A N D MASTERS FOR 1960. Assuming Office March 10, I960 Dht. Name Address 1 VATCHEL W . GOATCHER, (Wathena N O . 64) Route 2, Wathena 2 H A Z E N T . SHAEFFER, (Active N o . 158) Route 2, Atchison 3
CALVIN C . JOCHIMS, (Leavenworth N o . 2) 103 4th Ave., Leavenworth
4 5
EDWARD H . SAUNDERS, (Bonner Springs No. 366) 7th & High Sts., P. O. Box 207, Edwardsville JAY B . M I T C H U M , (Overland Park N o . 436) 5729 Outlook Ave., Mission
6
N E I L G . CORDELL, (Gardner N o . 65) Gardner
7
D A M O N M . GRIMES, (Paola No. 37) Route 4, Paola
8
M E R L I N D . F U N K , (Parker N o . 341) P.O. Box 354, Parker
9
10 11
W I L L I A M V. MILLER, (Excelsior N o . 115) Uniontown
ALBERT H . BURNS, (Girard No. 93) 715 S. Summit, Girard FREDERICK R . W Y A T T , (Galena No. 194) 1211 Wall St., Galena
12
B E N J A M I N F . G R E E N , (Temple N o . 237) P.O. Box 182, McCune
13 14 15 16
JAY T . KLINGINSMITH, (Cedar No. 103) 212 N . Steuben, Chanute PHILIP H . FLOTTMAN, (Tola N o . 38) 1002 Pecan, Humboldt . WILBUR S. LOUK, (Kincaid No. "338) Route 2. Kincaid HAROLD M . W A R D , (Waverly N o . 244) Route 3, Waverly
17
C. W A Y N E D I C K E N , (DeSoto N o . 40) Box 225, DeSoto
18
FRED W . BARNARD, (Jefferson N o . 84) Nortonville
19
CHARLES E . NELSON, (Hiawatha No. 35) 209 Iowa St., Hiawatha
20
ROBERT E . FERGUSON, (Marysviile No. 91) 700 N . 12th, Marysville
21 22
K E N N E T H S . FINCHAM, (Blue Rapids N o . 169) 705 Chestnut, Blue Rapids OLLIE J. WOODMAN, (Polar Star No. 130) 5th & Ohio, Holton
23
ROBERT L . FRAZIER, (Mayetta N o . 393) Mayetta
24
MARVIN H . MACHA, (Delia No. 419) Delia
25
HAROLD D . GARWOOD, (Auburn N o . 32) P.O. Box 16, Auburn
26 27
ALBERT L . LAFFERTY, (Signal No. l 4 l ) Route 3, Osage City LAWRENCE MORROW, (Neosho N o . 27) Route 2, LeRoy
28
W I L B U R E . P E T T Y J O H N , (Harmony No. 94) 920 N . 10th, Neodesha
29
W A L D O L . CAIN, (Fortitude N o . 107) 917 W . Myrtle, Independence
30
PAULL BOWERSOCK, (Caney No. 324) Havana
31 32 33
J. RAY JONES, (Meridian N o . 126) Route 1, Elk Falls ROBERT E . SEARS, (Climax No. 4 l l ) Route 2, Eureka ROBERT D . HOSKINS, (Emporia N o . 12) 727 Mechanic, Emporia
34
V I N C E N T G . D U D N E Y , (Dover N o . 138) Dover
35
SHERMAN R . GODLOVE, (Westmoreland N o . 257) Westmoreland
36
DONALD D . WILLIAMS, (Wamego No. 75) Telephone Bldg., Wamego
37
LAWRENCE R . LONGWELL, (Frontier N o . 104) Washington
38
CLARENCE WEIDMAN, SR., (Highland No. 296) Route 4, Clay Center
39
ROBERT C MENGES, (Benevolent N o . 98) 110 N . W . 3rd, Abilene
40
W A L T E R T . H U L L , (Kansas No. 307) 502 S. "A", Herington
41
H U G O A. SIMONTON, (Alta Vista N o . 357) Aha Vista
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42
RAYMOND E . BROWN, (Advance 114) Roiite 1, Burns
43
KARL A. CECIL, (Joppa 223) Box 183, Leon
157
44
DANIEL A. W A L K E R , (Maple City N o . 342) Flying W Ranch, Maple City
45
K E N N E T H V. INGLE, (Sumner No. 203) Caldwell
46 47 48
LLOYD HIGBEE, (Derby No. 365) 827 N . Woodlawn, Derby K E N N E T H W . SHREVE, (Bestor G. Brown No. 433) 626 S. St. Clair, Wichita LEWIS J. CAIN, (Halstead No. 46) Route 2, Halstead
49
HAROLD L . ELMQUIST, (Lindsborg N o . 397) Box 470, Lindsborg
50
CHARLES O . V A N DONGE, (Mt. Vernon No. 145) Box 344, Beloit
51 52 53 54 55
BuFORD D. SHARPE, (Prairie Queen N o . 176) Route 3, Clyde E L R E N O F . SEDERLIN, (Lebanon No. 221) Route 1, Scandia GERALD R. DEMPSEY, (Formoso No. 336) Route 1, Jewell O W E N E . HODGSON, (Salina No. 60) 660 Highland, Salina SHELDON J. ADAMS, (Frederick No. 337) Route 3, Lyons
56
H . V E R N E FISHER, (Bassett No. 124) 223 W . 11th, Hutchinson
57
O N A GEORGE ELLIS, (Sylvia N o . 391) Box 124, Sylvia
58
R E X A. BRIDGEMAN, (Stan Smart N o . 378) Box 123, Nashville
59
ROBERT L . H O L T , (Freeport N o . 389) Freeport
60
LoREN C. R O L F , (Isabel No. 400) Isabel
61
CHARLES H . COOPER, (Coats No. 394) Coats
62
LAWRENCE W . SMITH, (Lewis No. 220) Lewis
63
N O E L K . STIVERS, (Ellinwood No. 217) P.O. Box 293, Ellinwood
64
J O H N H . HARVEY, (Wakeeney No. 148) Box 444, Wakeeney
65
RAYMOND R . SHAFFSTALL, (Lincoln N o . 154) 604 N . 3rd, Lincoln
66
AUSTIN N . NEIFERT, (Glen Elder N o . 294) Glen Elder
67
W A R R E N W . W H I T E , (Phillipsburg N o . 184) 377 " F " St., Phillipsburg
68
ARTHUR R . M U N S O N , (Jennings No. 360) Jennings
69
JAY L . PARKS, (Millbrook No. 281) 224 N . 7th Ave., Hill City
70
CHESTER R . IRVIN, (McCracken No. 58) McCracken
71
GERALD W . SALYER, (St. Bernard N o . 222) 2318 Thompson, Dodge City
72
J O H N D . ROWLAND, (Protection N o . 384) Protection
73
ROBERT A. SIMONSON, (Plains No. 367) Kismet
74
T H O M A S R . GILLESPIE, (Eikhan No. 422) Box 143, Elkhart
75 76
WILLIAM F . BECQUET, (Tyrian No. 246) 1023 N . 5th, Garden City ALEX H . CHENEY, (Anthem No. 284) Route 3, Box 112, Scott City
77
HOUSTON G . STUBBS, (Grainfield N o . 381) Grainfield
78
CECIL M . V A N A L L E N , (Sharon Springs No. 417) Box 437, Sharon Springs
79
ROBERT L . J O N E S , ( M C D O N A L D N O . 383) Bird City
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
ASSOCIATION O F PAST G R A N D MASTERS O F KANSAS. Topeka, Kansas, March 8, I960 The Fifty-Sixth Annual Meeting of the Association of Past Grand Masters was held in the Jayhawk Hotel on Tuesday, March 8, I960, at 6:00 P.M. with the following present: B E N S. P A U L E N , 1921; O T T O R . SouDERs, 1935; C L A U D F . Y O U N G , 1939; C H A R L E S S. M C G I N N E S S , J A M E S H . T R I C E , 1944; S A M U E L G . W I L E S , 1948;
WILLL\M
H . HARRISON,
1946; E. G L E N N
1949; S. A L L A N
1943;
ROBISON,
DAUGHERTY,
1952;
B R U C E N E W T O N , 1 9 5 3 ; FLOYD S. ECORD, 1954; S C O T T E . K E L S E Y , 1955; KARL
J.
BAUMGARTNER,
1956; RICHARD
L . BECKER,
1957; EARL S.
B R O W N , 1958; a n d the guest of honor, A D D I S O N C IRBY, 1959. Also
present were HAROLD O.' GRAUEL, Grand Master of Missouri, JOSEPH C . T Y E , Grand Master of Nebraska, ERNEST C . MORRIS, Grand Master of Oklahoma, WILLLAM F . SMITH, Grand Master of Wyoming, RAY K . BABB, Past Grand Master of Oklahoma and CLAUD L . AUSTIN, Past Grand Master of Texas. A table lodge was then opened by SCOTT E . KELSEY, the President, with KARL J. BAUMGARTNER, as Senior Warden and RICHARD L . BECKER, as Junior Warden, EARL S. B R O W N , Tyler.
The present Grand Master ADDISON C . IRBY, was then elected to membership and he was introduced and inducted by E. G L E N N ROBISON, Past Grand Master. Our visiting brethren were then presented and introduced and were presented with honorary certificates as members of the Association. The dinner was arranged for by the President, SCOTT E . KELSEY. Regrets from JAMES H . STEWART, J R . and H E N R Y S . BUZICK, J R . were
then read as they were unable to attend because of sickness. Regrets from Past Grand Masters, CHARLES A. LOUCKS, CLARENCE G. N E V I N S ,
FERRIS M . H I L L ,
CLINE
JAMES A. CASSLER, and ROSCOE
C . CURTISS,
J. FORREST
E . P E T E R S O N were presented
AYERS, by the
Grand Secretary, CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S .
B R O W N moved that a letter be written by the Secretary to all Past Grand Masters w h o were not in attendance. A l l of our guests then expressed their gratification for the invitation t o attend and all expressed their appreciation for the honorary memberships. The address of the Grand Master ADDISON C . IRBY was then reviewed by the Past Grand Masters with his permission. The election of officers then took place and K A R L J. BAUMGARTNER was elected as President a n d A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND, as Secretary, RICHARD L . BECKER, as Senior Warden, EARL S. B R O W N , as Junior
Warden and ADDISON C IRBY, as Steward, and they took their stations. Nothing further appearing, the table lodge was closed in form. OTTO
R.
SOUDERS,
as Secretary.
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SYNOPSIS O F RETURNS OF LODGES FOR THE YEAR E N D I N G DECEMBER 31, 1959.
No.
Location
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103 151 114 2056 116 73 439 115 114 248 124 81 1377 153 124 154 176 164 199 135 289
5 3 10 11
85 332 98 139 391 180 229 283 86 194 285 48 36 199 81 88 2418 81 201 101 1604 333 98 292 318 243
1959-60
161
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location
96—White Church 97—El Dorado 98—Abilene 99—Wichita 100—Columbus 101—Lyndon 102—Coffeyville 103—Chanute 104—Washington 105—Solomon 106—Eureka 107—Independence 108—Garland 110—Winfield Ill—Rossville 113—Concordia 114—Florence 115—Uniontown 116—Muscotah 117—Parsons 118—Altoona 119—Cherokee 120—Peabody 121-Toronto 122—Clifton 123—Republic 124—Hutchinson 125—Cawker City 126—Elk Falls 127—Edgerton 128—Munden 130—Netawaka 131—Fontana 132—Elk City 133—Arkansas City ... 134—Clay Center 135^Lenexa 136—Sedan 137—Cherryvale 138—Dover 139—Sedgwick 140—Hutchinson 141—Osage City l42^Newton 143—Minneapolis 144—Yates Center
11 i
•2
4 43 39 47 11 26 29 13 37 39 32 29 9 33 44 24 51 42 9 2 12 28 10 . 42 32 38 52 56 66 31 6 52 22 7 29 44 38 6 30 29 34 48 56 26 42 50 27
25 14 12 10 37 3 2 . 25 21 1 9 14 3 1 11 3 4 1 2 2 9 6 1 9 4
7 2 7 1
.ft
2: 5 5 16 8 3 -42 34 2 3 1 2 20 14 21 3 6 1 1 2 4 . 15 5 2 . 1 . 10 8 2 . 5 2 1 3 2 4 1 . 20 16
14
4 3 2 2 4 1
.
1 1 . . . 2 1
3 . .
9 6 3 2 2 6 3 2 2
1 2
1
.
'
1 5 1 21 4 12 2 3 2 3 13 5 2 1
14 . 2 9 . 36 1 1 7 1 8 1 5 . 3 2 . 3 2 5 4 4 1 24 6
.
1 . 7 2
£ e 5
5
,
2 2 2
10 1 2 1 2 1 2 2
. . 3 1 . .
T
1
1 6 7 2 2 1 3 1 6
........ 2 J
1 . 20 3 6 2 2 4 2 5 6 5 1 2 1 24 13 4 14 11 2 4 3
2 2 11 6 5 2 2 19 4 10 1 7
620 579 428 2309 296 116 851 785 185 95 314 610 94 74 441 128 318 156 101 91 828 75 158 187 159 108 48 181 69 44 81 39 •>fx\
48 76 73 712 279 134. 160 239 81 127 826 155 638 162 172
162
March
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
SYNOPSIS O F RETURNS O F LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location
I I 145—Beloit 146—Ellsworth 147—Marion 148—Wakeeney 149—Thayer 150—Wellington .... 151—Douglass 152—Lebo 153—Prairie Village 154^—Lincoln 155—-Howard 156—Dexter 157—South Haven 158—Atchison 159—Robinson 160—Osborne 161—Alma 162—Sabetha 163—Fall River 164—Atwood 165—Oxford 166—Randolph 167—Larned 168—Wichita 169—Blue Rapids .. 170—Linn 171—Sterling 172—McPherson .... 173—Belle Plaine .. 174—Smith Center 17i—Kirwin 176—Clyde 177—Russell 178—Burr Oak 179—Kinsley 180—Whitewater .... 181—Lenora 182—Burrton 183—Gaylord 184—PhiUipsburg .. 185—Hamlin 186—Oberlin 187^Pittsburg 188—Onaga 189—Stockton 190—Tonganoxie .-. 191—Ness City 192—Lyons
50 54 42 64
i
4
1 10
1
13
45 43 33 5 65 31 44 45 2 19 66 34 19 28 79 45 36 63 47 21 37
56 49 i6 67 67 51 64 53 62 48 68 48 67 67 19 68 10 35 66 17 70 55
2 4 2 38 1 2 2 5 3 4 1 3
2 1
1 1 2
23 2
2 3 2 14
2;
3 8 3
8 7 3 3 2 15 4 5 6 3
:-....
194 209 222 205 99 631 251 152 942 202 90 123 108 475
3 -1-V..
117
5 3 14 3 4 35 3 2
2 1
1 1
1
3 3
4 1 ...:.-
9 . 2 4 11 1
1 1 4
}
1 8 19 2
3
L
2 4 2 2 2
2 1
2 1 2
2 2 3
1 1
1 1 2
3
1 6 4 1 4 5 10 11 6 2 10 11 3 3 4 8 5 7
1
4
;
2:
2 1
7 6
1
1 2 33 4 8 3 7
4 1 1 2 1
16
1
1
1 26
1 20 4 4 3 1 4
2 4 4 1 3 ........
171 104 225 73 269 165 68 341 532 222 37 265 381 202 165 121 95 369 54 189 57 107 143 76 185 71 173 1325 112 146 166 149 306
1959-60
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
163
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location
i I I I
193—Hartford
33
1
194—Galena
U
5
1 9 5 —Hays
13 5 1 1
1 2
198—Lucas
64 32 49 65
199—Norton
68
4
3
196—Madison 197—Canton
^ 1 2
5
3 3 2
1
1
2
1 1
2 2
3
1
6
2
1 3
1
200—-Anthony
59
4
2
3
1
9
1
201—Mulvane
'i6
8
3
3
2
4
1
202—Delphos
50
3
203—Caldwell
45
5
204—Downs
66
205—Eskridge
34
1
206—Harper
59
2
207—Alton
66
2
208—Haven
57
209—Brookville
54
1
9
6
211—Courtland
52
2
4
212—Colony
15
3
2
213—Severy
31
1
214—Simpson .'.
50
4
2 1 5 — R u s h Center ..
70
1
216—Hiattville
9
5
217—EUinwood
63
3
218—Mound Valley
12
2
219—Little River ....
55
1
220—Lewis
62
221—Scandia
52
1
2 2 2 — D o d g e City ....
71
8
223—Leon
43
3
224—Williamsburg
16
225—'I'opeka
25 37
210—Fulton
226—Haddam 227—Jamestown
....
43
229—Walnut
13
44
236—Meriden
..
1
2
5
4
8
247
1
2 1
4
2
2
2
58
2
2
3
1
115
1
1
1
4
1
1
113
2
111
4
2 1
1
1
3
1
66 107
2
197
1
140 172 15
633
1
3
2
4
3 2
192
1 8
18
16
25
969
1
1
1
18
2 1
1
1
239—Urbana
13
1
240—Soldier
23
70 2
65
3
93 310
5
2
5
4
3 6 3
2
1
1
48
2
2 4 4
183
1
5
2
4
2 1 —
3 2 1
57
62 82 52
2
1
1
107
2
1
1
102
5
1
2
36
81 4
1
14
1 2
83
4
1 7
143
55
2
2 3
159
4
1
1
2
4
Hope
108
1
...-
12
238—Mount
3
1
2
1
48
237—McCune
140
1
1
20
234—Axtell
7
2
1
2
37
235—Leonardville
3
2
14
232—Greenleaf
198
1
I
1
5
2
3
2
1
288
4
1
263
7
3
1
152 233
2
1
1
58
..._
1
132
51
1
2
68
230 5 1 2 2
3
1
2 3 1 — L o n g I s l a n d ..
374
3
1
I 1
230—-Kingman
233—Burden
1
95 148
3
51
228—Potwin
3 1 10
199 3
1 1..; 1
145 180 42 73
164
March
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location
z
i 241—Linwood 242—Miltonvale 243—Louisburg 244—Waverly 245—Moran 246—Garden City 247—Chase 248—Richland 249—Scottsville 250—^Whiting 251—Galva 252—Stafford 253—Oakley 254—St. John 255—Milan 256—McLouth 257—Westmoreland . 258—Cheney 259—Beattie 260—Lake City 261—Mulberry 262—Attica 263—Hazelton 264—Logan 265—Pratt 266—Nortcnville 267—Moline 268—Bronson 269—Conway Springs 270—Quenemo 271—Kansas City 272—Kansas City 273—Clearwater 274—Weir 275—Meade 276—^Windom 277—Ashland 278—Kiowa 279—Dighton 280—Chapman 281—Hill City 282—Jetmore 283—Cimarron 284—Scott City 285—Argonia 286—Blue Mound ... 287—Lebanon 288-Hope
ill 1 1 5
^ 3
J
I I
z
z 1 2
1 1
3 16 1 14 1 75 5 J 55 1 4 1 25 2 50 22 2 1 49 1 62 5 1 77 2 1 62 3 5 2 45 1 18 1 1 35 1 46 5 20 60 4 1 10 59 5 2 60 4 67 2 61 16 J 1 18 1 31 1 1 90 2 46 ..1 16 1 1 4 9 1 4 13 4 4 46 4 1 11 2 1 73 4 2 49 1 72 1 1 60 1 1 1 76 1 1 39 3 69 3 3 1 71 1 —71 1 76 7 5 45 1 8 5 3 53 — 40 1
4 4 8 4 5 3 2 5 8 5 5 1 3 4 3 2 2 4 1 1 12 4 5 11 1 14 12 5
9 2 11 8 7 2
5 1 4 1 3 1 2 4 9 5 6 4 4
50 59 130 95 113 315 206 67 44 44 98 218 150 198 50 123 86 211 104 85 106 138 131 101 380 98 112 128 168 67 547 788 273 131 173 51 138 232 141 65 188 153 105 161 70 108 116 46
1959-60
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165
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
No.
, I
Location
289—Lakin 290—Plainville 291—Bunker Hill 292—Glasco 293—Greensburg 294—Glen Elder 295—Coldwater 296—Green 297—Ellis 298—Wilson 299—Arlington 300—Liberal 301—Hamilton 302—Gove 303—Wichita 304—Randall 305—Westphalia 306—Colby .307—Herington 309—Syracuse 310—Almena 311—Ft. Leavenviforth 312—Sublette 313—Wichita 314—Gridley 315—Savonburg 316—Coolidge 317—Norcatur 318—Wallace 319—Norwich 320—Vermillion 321—Goodland 322—Kansas f.ity 323—Oneida 324—Caney 325—LaHarpe 326—Horton 327—Hoyt 328—Gypsum 329—Arcadia 330—LaCrosse 351—Hoisington 332—Preston 333—Kansas City 334—Oak Hill 335—Allen 336—Formoso 337—Frederick
75 65 64 50 61 66 72
2 11 3 7 3 3
I II 1
2
1 1
2 2
1
2 1 2 1
1 4 2
5 1 3 2 2
2 1
2 2
2;
1 2 3 1 1
2
133
9
254
1 5 7
1
2 2
1 2 1
3
120
26
21
6 7 3 4 22 2 22 2 3 4 1 1 1 9 14 4 6 2 3 4 1 3 2 7 4 9 3 3 ....:
1 1
23 2 1 2 5 2
93
1 2 4 2 3 6 5
45 1 1 3 5
6 3 3 6 8 2 2
13
10
2
18
1 3 1 3 1
1
6 3 1
4 1 1
4 1
1 4 ....
10 21
4
4
2 2
6 3 2 4 3 7 1 8 3 3 2 1
1
1 1 1 1
6 2 5 4
1 5
1 2 2
1 1 2 2
2 2 4 2 1 2 1
6 1 1 1 2 3 3
5 3 1 1 3 4 1 3 13 1 2
84 208
38
64 54 57 73 32 77 47 53 15 69 40 75 68 3 74 47 27 14 75 76 78 58 21 78 5 20 30 14 19 23 40 10 70 63 61 5 38 33 53 55
112
15 2 1 6 2
107 189 46 140 63 139 295 141 43 5742 36 55 350 505 174 119 688 110 245 177' 145 58 49 65 185 49 326 767 51 254 72 250 134 49 168 190 344 103 528 97 92 71 45
166
March
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
SYNOPSIS OF R E T U R N S O F LODGES—Continued.
No.
z
Location
i
1 %
338—Kincaid
15
1
339—Lane
15 76 8
3 5 3
1
44 54 36
3 3 4
1 2 1
29 49 58 69 52 30 U 76
3 2 1 4
49 20 30 16 41
1 1 4 2 2
57
1
65 68 55 52
3
340—Leoti 341—Parker 3 4 2 — M a p l e City 343—Holyrood 344—Riley 345—Edna 346—Moundridge 347—Spivey 348—Hoxie
—.
349—Narka 350—Elgin 351—Scammon 352—Tribune 353—Marquette 354—Summerfield 355—Cedar Vale 356—WellsviUe 357—Alta Vista 358—Turon
.... ....
359—Sylvan G r o v e .. 360—Jennings 361—Geneseo 362—Cuba 363—Powhattan 3 6 4 — V a l l e y Center 365—Derby 366—Bonner Springs 367—Plains 368—Bluff City 3 6 9 — K a n s a s City .... 3 7 0 — M a p l e H i l l .... 371—Macksville 372—Denison 373—Morrill , 374—Dwight 376—Bucklin 378—Zenda 379—Buffalo 3 8 0 — W h i t e City 381—Grainfield 382—Wilsey 383—McDonald 384—Protection 385—Topeka 386—Tyro 388—Spearville 389—Freeport 390—Natoma 391—Sylvia 392—Fostoria 393—Mayetta 394—Coats
19 48 46 4 73 59 4 34 62 23 19 41 71 58 28 40 77 41 79 72 25 30 71 59 65 57 35 23 61
1
4
1
1 4 1
2 1 1
4
1
1
3 1
125 45 156
5
107 106
1 3
1 1 3
1 2
1 1 4
1 , 1 2
2 2 2 2 1
1 5 5
14 17 8 2 1 20 2 4 2
1 1 1
3
7
10 1 5
3 4 3 3
114 108 113 64 403 207 241 142 56 994 48 155 59 68 100 115 65 94 59 35 53 130 179 147 54 67 58 131 121 41 75 85
1 1
1 1
2 3 1 1
1 1 2
5 2 1 1 .
1 1 3 1
8 5 4
1 2 1
1 2
4 4
4 1 1 n
5
1 3
1 1 1
3 6
1
2 1
3
55 118 138 . 73 137 144
4 18 2 1 1
4
90 75 97 76 66 124 117 94
11 1
2
3 3
92 64 126
3
4 1 1
3 4 9 1 1 1 4 2
1 2 6
1959-60
167
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
SYNOPSIS O F RETURNS O F LODGES—Concluded.
No.
I
Location
395—Saffordville 396—Wakefield 397—Lindsborg 398—Hepler 399—Mullinville 400—Isabel 401—Latham 402—Wakarusa 403—Benedict 404—St. Francis 405—Kensington 406—Hugoton 407—Scranton 408—Arma . 409—Haviland 410—Quinter 411—Climax 412—Wilmore 413—Ensign 414—Morland 415—Perry 4 1 7 — S h a r o n Springs 418—Codell 419—Delia 420—Lecompton 421—Harveyville 422—Elkhart 423—Selden424—Claflin 427—Cunningham 4 2 8 — P r e t t y Prairie 429—Burdick 430—God 431—Minneola 432—Deerfield 433—Wichita 434—Rosalia 435—Ulysses 436—Overland Park 437—Enterprise 4 3 8 — K a n s a s City 440—Eendena 441—Johnson 442—Rexford 443—Kanarado -"444—Stanley 445—Hutchinson 4^6—Satanta .447—Kingsdown 448—Grinnell 449—Denton Totals
33 38 49 9 61 60 43 25 28 79 67 74 26 10 61 77 32 72 71 69 17 78 65 24 17 34 74 69 63 58 57 40 22 73 75 47 43 74 5 39 4 1 74 69 78 6 56 74 71 77 1
I I 118 156 134 78 108 96 75 100
79 1 1 1
73
1 1 6
15 1
20
83
1 19
6 19 2 1 2 2 6 2 1
2045
538
313
719
1 1 -: . 3 2 13 8 2 1 2 3 1 2 2 1890 1095
5 18 1 2 1 2 544 1361
M e m b e r s h i p December 3 1 , 1958 P l u s Corrections 1958 Reports
100.855
M e m b e r s h i p 1958 N e t Loss 1959
100,859 817
M e m b e r s h i p December 3 1 , 1959 N u m b e r of Lodges D e c e m b e r 3 1 , 1959
100,042 440
4
119 95 237 79 185 89 66 81 80 105 70 132 110 82 54 69 71 101 70 113 85 71 65 48 93 40 2115 73 146 653 120 517 • 47 85 74 22 82 453 93 67 38 .53 100,042
Whin Chartered Masters
Edgar Stockbridge Frank M. Green, Jr William F. Weller Dunlap J. Delmer Pierce William J. Endicott R. R. No. 4, Fort Scott Carlos W. Butler Kenneth G. Rhodes 1225 N. 2nd Clyde M. Hull Harry Bauer., Box No. 5 Kenneth O'Bleness Wilbur D. Miller 1522 Commercial St. Robert L. Childs ....! 920 S. 6th St. Clifton V. Newberry Buddy B. Bowles Kenneth W. Henry
1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Mondays
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 1 St Tuesday _
2nd and 4th Mondays
2nd and 4th Thursdays 1st and 3rd Mondays
1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Mondays
1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3pd Wednesdays...
1st Mondays
Kenneth D. Cermann
Paul J. Martin 414 N. West Third St. Grayson Spade Reading Claude Arthur Carey John D. Wolfe..., _ Herman Lee Foster
1st and 3rd Mondays
1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd. and 4th Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Mondays
Stated Communications
Arthur H. Poundstone 315 East Main John Albert Payne R.R. No. 2 Henry E. Stehle Harry L. Burnett 725 N. 2nd J. Renwick Mathews Johnnie Cleland Box 113 Roy Vallentine Thomas J. Dunning 1015 Laramie Hal A. Waisner 1108 Kansas Ave. James R. Derden Howard Lee Keirns Carl H. Moore 1188 Mulvane, Topeka
L. John Redelfs
Kenneth L. Orr Woodston William W. Jones
Robert C. Menges 110 N. West Third Orrel D. Mack Admire Sheldon H. Stiers Leiand A. Cranmer J. Harlan Graham R.R. No. 2, Edna Glenn D. Zieber
Secretaries
NAMES OF LODGES, MASTERS AND SECRETARIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1960.
i
3" o n
0\ 00
Oct. 17. 1872
Oct. 15. 1873
Feb. 15. 1882
Feb. 21, 1907 Feb. 21. 1907
Feb. 15, 1888
Feb. 20. 1884
Feb. 16 1922
Oct. 21 1869
Mt. Vernon..
Bendena.. Benedict-
Lotus Blue Rapid: Stohrville
Bonner Springs..
Bourbon
Brookville
Grand Vie\/Buffalo
Beulah
Clinton
Burdick
Corinthian..
Belleville
Beloit
Bendena., Benedict-
Blue MoundBlue Rapids... Bluff City
Bonner Springs...
Bronson
Brookville
Bucklin.Buffalo-
Bunker Hill.
Burden
Burdick
Burlingame...
129
145
440 403
286 169 368
366
268
209
376 379
291
233
429
79
Feb. 18, 1886
Feb. 17. 1904
Feb. 16. 1887 Oct. 18, 1876 Feb. 17, 1904
Feb. 26. 1925 Feb. 19. 1914
1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Thursdays..
1st and 3rd Thursdays..
1st and 3rd Thursdays.. 1st and 3rd Thursdays..
1st Monday
1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
1st and 3rd Mondays
2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Mondays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
1st and 3rd Thursdays . 1st and 3rd Mondays
1st and 3rd Mondays
1st and 3id Wednesdays ...
2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
Oct. 18, 1877
Belleville
17}
1886
Belle Plaine..
259
Belle Plaine
Beattie
71
1st and 3rd Mondays
1st and 3rd Wednesdays...
Baxter
Baxter Springs.
Feb. 18,
Feb. 15, 1888
Saltville
Barnard
59
Harold J. Smith Lincolnville Earl F. Thompson.. R.F.D. No. 1
Frank C. Warta 1212 Funston, Salina Gordon L. Smith Fred W. Await Rose, Kansas Benjamin F. Murphy 8051/2 E. 4th, Russell Marvin J. McMinn
William J. Adriance.. Box 34 Charles William Murray 1323 North Campbell, Beloit Billy Joe Hesse 2068 Lincoln Martin W. Lucas Frankfort L. Eugene Walton Peck Max C. Krummel 1701 " I " St. Eugene H. Niewald First Federal Bldg & Loan Glen E. Tilbury Gerald George Scott Fredonia Roy Miller Robert A. Neal Edwin Bruey Caldwell William Arthur Mason 160 Cornell Clyde F. Goodno
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Beattie
Oct. 18. 1859
Palmyra
Baldwia
25
1st and 3rd Mondays
1st and 3rd Mondays
Feb. 19. 1885
Axtell
Axtell
234
Myron W. McQuiston.. R.R. No. 3 Benton F. Luse
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Oct. 21, 1868
Oct. 21. 1869
Mystic Tie
Augusta
74
Max L. Stines, Box 71 George E. Merilatt Lost Springs William H. Kukuk 306 West Hale
Walter E. Hoke
Ward Harrington Box 71 Luster W. Love Box 176 Verne L. Bacon Bavaria CoUis P. Lamb John L. Brock
Francis B. Fairchild Arthur E. Clear Aubrey T. Stewart
Judson Mac Abbott Box 151 Roy C. Baker 509 North Mersey Leonard H. Foster Harry L. Orendorff
Warren L. Hartley
Franklin F. Lammers I3I6 Park Charles L. Fink
Albert T. Danley Box 316 Gene C. Montgomery
Wesley Ray Gary Box 333 Lester L. Caylor
o
1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 2nd and 4th Mondays
Feb. 18, 1886 Oct. 17, 1872 Oct. 15, 1873 Oct. 21, 1869
Morton Cherokee Cherryvale
Chetopa
Cheney Cherokee Cherryvale
Chetopa
Claflin
Clay Center
Unity
Clifton
Claflin
Clay Center
Clearwater
Clifton
273
122
Preston Circleville
Cimarron Circleville
424 134
283 20
73
258 119 137
-....
2nd and 4th Thursdays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Feb. 24; 1927 Feb. 19, 1885
280 247
22, 17, 17, 20, 19,
1874 1872 1898 1870 1871
Feb. 15, 1882
Feb. 16, 1887
Feb. 16, 1922 Oct 15, 1873
Feb. 16, 1887 Oct. 17, 1866
Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct.
Howard M. Baker 714 W. Main Clarence H. Murphy Box 594
Edwin V. Berg
William N. Holmes
Joseph G. Wasser 938 S. Highland
Calvin Edwin Cook
Lehigh
109 E. 1st Street
Claude Hill 1403 Neosho James H. Carman Charles J. Cody Palco Lewis H. Wickery
Maiten
William V. Dye Box 216 Carl O. Hug Harvey C. Pargett Carl A. Steward Francis K. Darr Roy J. Chappie 625 West Main Wilfred W . Taylor Merle M. Smith Box 366 Ivan L. Farris Lawrence D. Tharp Alva E. Wilkinson 404 E. 2nd Orville S. Humphrey
Clarence M. Peck Box 107 Lloyd W. Graves
Lester G. Suchsland Donald B. Heidebrccht
George H. Hudson
Secretaries
2nd and 4th Wednesdays .... Lee W . Arnold 2nd and 4th Mondays Clarence Wilbur Beightel, Jr.. Clifton M. Geis Soldier William C. Phillips Paul E. Gibler 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Wesley G. Norgaard Morgan J. Snyder 1203 4th 813 Blunt 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Neal V. Hormel 805 N. Clara, Wichita 2nd and 4th Wednesdays Howard R. Clark Merle B. Stubsten Box 44
1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Wednesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays
2nd and 4th Saturdays
Carbondale Cawker City Chautauqua Home Cedar Antiquity Chase
Carbondale Cawker City Cedar Vale Centralia Chanute Chapman Chase
Canton
Feb. 17, 1881
70 125 355 89 103
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Thursdays
Canton
Feb. 19. 1890
Communkationj
2nd and 4th Wednesdays
Stated
197
Caney
Feb. 17, 1881
Oct. 16, 1879 Oct. 16, 1879
Oct. 21, 1868
When Charlered
Caney
Caldwell
—
Burrton
Burrton
Sumner
Burr Oak
,
_.
_....
Burlington
Burlington
Burr Oak
Name of Lodge
324
203
178 1U2
'T.i'!.
Location
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
5"
3-
M
X
H
O
Vi
Z o
w
on
Joseph W. Pepoon William M. Mondt Valley Falls
2nd and 4th Wedne.sdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Oct. 17, 1872
Feb. Feb.
Mar 1, 1923 Feb. 17, 1921
Feb. 17, 1881 Feb. 15, 1905
Feb.
Mar 15 1956
Oct. 20, 1863
St. Johns
Mistletoe Coolidge
Nemaha Zercdatha Council Grove.
Courtland ....
Cuba
Cunningham
Deerfield . Delia
Delphos . Denison .
Denton ..
Derby ....
DeSoto....
Concordia..
Conway Springs.. Coolidge
Corning Cottonwood Falls . Council Grove
CourtlanH
Cuba
Cunningham .
Deerfield Delia
Delphos . Denison
Denton .,
Derby ....
DeSoto ..
113
269 316
15 80 36
211
362
427
432 419
202 372
449
365
40
1888 1888 1883 1871
12, 1947
Feb.
19, 1931
16, 1922
Feb. 21, 1900
Feb.
Oct. 16, 1867 Oct. 22, 1869 Oct. 21, 1862
16, 1887 20, 1889
15, 15, 22, 19,
St. Thomas.... Comanche .... Olive Branch Prudence
Colby Coltlwater.. Colony Columbus -.
^06 295 212 100
Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct.
Oct. 19, 1871
Keystone .
CoffeyviUe
102
1st and 3rd Mondays
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
2nd and 4th Thursdays,...
1st and 3rd Thursdays....
1st and 3rd Mondays
1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Thursdays ... 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1st Wednesday
1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
2nd and 4th Mondays 2nd and 4th Thursdays.... 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays
1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
2nd and -ith Mondays
1st .^nd 3rd Mondays
Feb. 16, 1911 Feb. 21, 1918
Coats . Codell.
Coats .. Codell...
394 418
R.R. 1, Box 119
Everest Wilbur J. Hunter 4579 Brookhaven
Agenda
229 West Main St. Delbert C. Aspegren
WiUford K. Zimmerman
P.O. Box 198 John Ohnemiller William S. Farr Syracuse
Winston H. Williams Bowman L. Collins Charles Robert Bolen
1207 West 1st
R. No. 2, Plainville
Route No. 1
1st and 3rd Thursdays
1878
n,
Oct.
Clyde ..
176
Prairie Que(;n,.
William Frank Russell R. No. 2, Eureka
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
18, 1915
Feb.
Climax
Climax
411
Byron A. Albers Bendena E. Philo Butterfield Box 878 C. Wayne Dicken Box 225
Elmer R. Eyman Philip W. Keller Box 91 Fred Jilka Dallas Coleman
William E. Thornhill
Bryan J. Clemens Don J. Evans Clarence W. Norris Box 322 George M. Chase Box 128 Glen J. Leshosky
Jack K. Shriver Theodore C. Stein R. No. 2, Plainville Floyd E. Kittell 812 West 6th, Box 396 Elmer A. Upchurch Leslie F. Smith Frank L. Post Lloyd R. Crow Box No. 4 Charley E. Laman 426 E. 8th Street George F. Chitwood Harry L. Crittenden
Carl C. Brandon
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Oct. 17. 1872 2nd and 4th Thursdays... Feb. 17, 1921 1st and 3rd Mondays Feb. 22, 1883 1st and 3rd Thursdays..
Meridian.-.
Elkhart
Ellinwood..
Effiinghani. ElDorado...
E!gm Elk'City
Elk Falls...
Elkhart
Ellinwood.
48 97
350 132
126
422
217
Palestine Edna Mackey Patmos Olive Carson
Edna
345
Feb. 15, 1893 1st and 3rd Wednesdays . Oct. 15. 1873 2nd and 4th Mondays
Oct. 17, 1866 1st and 3rd Mondays Oct. 19, 1871 1st and 3rd Thursdays..
Feb. 18, 1892 1st and 3rd Tuesdays..
Oct. 17, 1872 1st and 3rd Mondays..
Easton
Edgerton
Gary H. Ledford 809 Sherman, Olathe Jerry L. Post 1407 Catalina, CofFeyville Carol N . Anderson Paul G. Wyckofif 1520 Finney Avenue Ronald Dean Boulanger Claud L. Denton
Shirley Finis Strange.R.F.D. No. 2
127
45
Dec. 20, 1864 1st and 3rd Saturdays..
Tom G. Scott... Harry L. Bates.. James Lee..'
Dwight
2nd Thursday 1st and 3rd Mondays . 1st Thursday
2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
Junior E. Nettrouer Box 233 F. Keith ShuU George F. Scoggins Route No. 3 Theodore J. Smith R.R. No. 2, Atchison Raymond D. Zimmerman..
Easton
Oct.
1st Saturday
1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays .
1st and 3rd Tuesdays .
Richard R. Beck.
Masteri
Feb. Feb. Feb.
Douglass...
Oct.
Communication}
2nd Thursday
Stated
Dover Downs
Douglass
Feb. Feb.
16, 1887 1883 22, 1860 17, 1874 21, 1902 20, 1882 15, 1906 20,
Oct. 21. 1874
Feb. 18, 1897
When Chattered
Dovep Downs Dwight
138 204 374
151
Arcana
Barney
St. Bernard
Dighton
Doniphan...
Dexter
Dexter
156
31
Devon
Name of Lodge
Devon
Location
92
No.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND tooGns-^Continued.
Irvin L. Lyons Box 8 Charles F. Burket Box 451 Charles H. Wille Box 413
Nathan C. Hibbs 522 N . Broadway Leavenworth Wayne C. Brooksher Box 66 Paul C. French Box 35 Edmund R. Stucker Donald J. Rayburn Box 23 James L. Leffel Herbert Hutchens Box 203
Richard L. Harper R. No. 3, Ft. Scott Robert N . Brenner R.R. No. 2 Winfred R. Church Richard W. Evans P.O. Box 969 Maurice R. Bryan R.R. No. 2, Atchison Elvin S. Cox Rose Hill Arthur E. Clausen Walter G. Stroup Vern L. Goss
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Feb. 15, 1888 1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
Feb. 15, 1888 1st and 3rd Thursdays.. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Feb. 16, 1922 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... Feb. 20, 1899 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. Feb. 15, 1888 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Feb. 17, 1909 2nd and 4th Thursdays.. Oct. 22, 1874 Feb. 15, 1888 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. Feb. 20, 1884 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. Feb. 15, 1888 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Feb. 20, 1889 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Girard..
Glasco..
Glen Elder.. Goff
Goodland..
Gove City..
Grainfield.... Great Bend..
Highland... Greenleaf.. Kiowa Hebron
Grinnell..
Gypsum City.. Dirigo Halstead Hamilton
Hamlin..
Glasco
Glen Elder. Goff
Goodland...
Gove
Grainfield... Great Bend.
Green Greenleaf.... Greensburg Gridley
Grinnell
Gypsum Haddam Halstead Hamilton...
Hamlin
292
294 430
321
302
381 15
29e> 232 293 314
448
328 226 46 301
185
1890 1884 1882 1895
Melvin Myron Cashman..
19. 20, 15, 20,
Oct. 16. 1879 2od and 4th Wednesdays..
Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.
Max J. Redden Walter Lockmiller Clifford D. Knauss Charles Edgar Dauman..
Sherman Richard Jackson.. Vernon S. Brack Wetmore George L. Davis Box 103 James P. Losey Grinnell Wayne W. Yale W. Henry Johnson 800 Morton St. Robert A. Bergsten Earl M. Bergen Kenneth L. Smith Robert G. Naylot Burlington Harold H. Hockersmith
Roy E. Rourk Reginald E. Sutton John E. Cole George M. Smith Box 66 Eugene B. Bauder 701 South Summit Claude J. Harwood
Wayne G. Kingsley..
Majters
1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2ad and 4tb Wednesdays... 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Feb. 24, 1927 1st and 3rd Mondays..
1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd Thursday 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
Girard
1886 1865 1879 1900
93
18. 18, 16, 21,
351
Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb.
Memphis... Delphian.. Gaylord... Geneseo....
Garland Garnett Gaylopd Gcneseo
Commumcations
108 44 18}
Stated
Oct. 21, 1868 1st and 3rd Thursdays..
When Chartered
Gardner..
Name of Lodge
Gardner
Location
65
No.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued.
Irl N . Tinkler Elmer Lull George A. Stephenson George Rose Box 708. Virgil Sylvin Roy Carr
Leo J. Saindon Oakley
Hardin B. Reynolds Don C. Heminger Box 613 Elwood L. Branfort Arnold J. Hiestetman Chester L. Pew David D. Stuart
Leo J. Schisler 1005 Main St. Varo J. Smith
502 North Ozark John R. Brock Route No. 2 Wayne Leroy Barnett Howard F. Hightower
W i l l Bennett
Neil G. Cordell 222 W. Warren John R. Thomas Richard W. Farris Carl E. Hotter Leon Thompson Box 338
Secretaries
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Hiawatha
Smithton Miilbrook...
Hoisington..
Holton
Holyrood
Cyrus
Hiawatha
Highland Hill City
Hoisington
Holton
Holyrood
Hope
35
1 281
331
42
343 288
406
327
348
155
Hugoton
Hoyt
Hoxie
Howard
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Hiattville..
Hiattville
216
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Charity Hepler Kansas
Hazelton Hepler Herington
263 398 307
Hugoton
Hoyt
Hoxie
Hope
Horton
Haysville...
Haysville
U.D.
Horton
Mar. 17. 1856 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. Feb. 16, 1887 2nd and 4th Thursdays....
Havensville.. Haviland Hays
Havensville Haviland Hays
34 409 195
326
Oct. 16, 1861
Harveyville -. Friendship....
Harvcyville Haven
1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Oct. 19. 1890
Feb. 19, 1914
1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
Feb. 19. 1890
Feb. 15. 1893
1st and 3rd Tuesdays ... 1st and 3rd Thursdays..
Oct. 21. 1874
1st and 3rd Thursdays..
1st and 3rd Thursdays.
Feb. 18. 1892 Feb. 16, 1887
19. 1890
Francis Onan Yale 201 S. 8th, Salina Lester Bailey Delia John L. Jones 407 E. First St.
Nels C. Anderson Emil E. Carlson Carlton Ivan A. King 1650 Central Avenue Holly E. Miller
Donald E. Utz Walter Robert Anderson . 709 N. 2nd Ave. Franklin J. Woodward R.F.D. No. 1 James A. Strader
Charles R. Hollenbeck...
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
2nd and 4th Saturdays
Scott M. Circle Howard L. Hanson Clayton L. Nelson 1117 West Walnut Robert A. Howard R.R. No. 5, Fort Sett
Edd S. Davis Orville G. Harper Route No. 1, Burrton Robert E. Lippoldt Orville Stuart Thompson.. William Johnson, Jr Box 247 Jack R. Denman
Douglas L. Hartman.. 1801 Pine Leo Herrick ,
1st Tuesday 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
2nd Wednesday 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.. 1st Monday
2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Oct. 21, 1863
Feb.
Feb. 19, 1908
Feb. 18. 1886 Feb. 21, 1912 Feb. 20, 1889
Feb. 15. 1882 Feb. 18, 1915 Feb. 17. 1881
Feb. 17. 1921 Feb. 15, 1882
2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
421 208
Oct. 17, 1881
Harti'ord
HartfoKl
1st and 3rd Wednesdays ..
193
Feb. 15. 1882
Harper
Harper
206
Carl McColm 1034 S. Jackson
Clyde E. Joy
| Nigel Walden
George Pickering 1401 East First Avenue Holly M. Miller
Ellis E. Beal 201 West Main Chester A. Rummel Box 187 Carroll J. Pontius Fred H. Howell 310 E. 2nd Philip O. Marcoux Archie James Neelly Andrew M. Darby 200 W. 21st Billy B. Bryant 401 Hillcrest Forrest R. Reinolds Warren P. Armstrong Fred Ray 520 E. Walnut Johnie E. Salmon 1102 S. National Fort Scott Elmer Evans Box 347 John Stanley Schmucker Rex M. Heisel 210 W. Main Mclvin V. Johnson Box 328 I. Winters Funck 608 North J Street Elwin W. Noble Percy H. Oberholser D O
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272
271
Kaw
Ben Hur
Kansas City
Union
Junction City
443 3
Kansas City
Johnson
11 441
Armourdale
Jewell
Jewell
Johnson
227 360 282
Kansas City
Jamestown Jennings Alpha
Jamestown Jennings jetmore
400
Wyandotte
Isabel
Isabel
38
Kanorado
lola
lola
107
Kansas City
Fortitude
Independence....,
44}
Kanorado
Hutchinson
Hutchinson
140
7
Bassett
Reno
Hutchinson
Hutchinson
124
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
2nd and 4th Mondays
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Slated Communications
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Mondays
Feb. 26, 1925 Mar. 17, 1856
Feb. 19, 1890
Feb. 16, 1887
2nd and 4th Thursdays
1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Fridays
1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Oct. 20, 1857
Feb. 16, 1887
1st and 3rd Wednesdays .. 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Oct. 22, 1874 Feb. 26, 1925
Feb. 20, 1884 Feb. 21, 1900 Feb. 16, 1887
1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Mondays
Feb. 20, 1930 2nd and 4th Mondays
Oct. 20, 1863
Oct. 19, 1871
Feb. 26, 1925
Oct. 15, 1873 Each Thursday
Feb. 17, 1938
Oct. 21. 1869
Huron
Huron
72
,
Oct. 17, 1860
When Chartered
Pacific
Name of Lodge
Humboldt
Location
29
No.
Matterj
Leslie E. Losey Box 215 Joseph C. Littrell Box 271 James R. Bell
Caleb L. Kirby Box 495 Elmer E. Ellis P.O. Box 345 Olin H. Taylor 100 E. 19th
Howard E. Morrison 804 Central Raymond H. Starnes
Secretariei
Ted H. French Arthur R. Munson Thomas W. Cole P.O. Box 334 Robert J. Johnson Otis E. Clark Walter R. Smith Herbert L. Campbell, Jr Box 193 Raymond W. Hill A. Byrne Fletcher 807 West 4th 122 Sunset Dr., Box 375 George C. Cramer, Jr Alva D. Mangus Anson V. Grable William J. Roney 3148 Greeley 728 Minnesota, K.C. 1 Murle R. Hinds Ellis £. Robinson 1238 Central, K.C. 2 No. 1 S. Grandview, K.C. 2 Harry A. Tindall Finis V. Swender 320 N. 36th, K.C. 2 317 N. 17th • Howard L. Settle Carl C. Greenstreet 718 S. 54th, Turner R.R. No. 2 Lake Quivira, K.C. 6
Claude J. Snyder 221 Taylor Road Albert A. Dreyer 618 N. Vermont Darrel W. Glenn Sawyer John Holland Townsdin Jay L. Kump J. Eldon Davis
Walter Naff 624 Sycamore Leroy L. Jensen Everest Frederick Robert Kopke 317 E. 13th Clyde D. Gilbert 214 West 8th Loyal E. Bctts 307 Williams St.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
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Feb. 26. 1926 2nd and 4th Mondays... 1879 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.. Oct. 16, 1887 2nd and 4th Wednesdays Feb. 16, 1878 IstThurs. following 1st Wed. Oct. 17, 1890 2nd and 4th Thursdays.. Feb. 19, 1870 1st and 3rd Mondays Oct. 20, 1903 1st and 3rd Thursdays.... Feb. 19, Feb. 18, 1886 2nd Tuesday..
Ninnescah..
Kingsdown... Mt. Moriah..
Emerald-. Lane
Nine Mile
Larned
Latham
Kingman..
Kingsdown Kinsley
Kiowa .-
Kirwin..
LaCrosse.. LaCygne... LaHarpe...
Lake City..
Lakin.. Lane...
Lansing
Lamed
Latham
230
447 179
278
175
330 61 325
260
289 339
49
167
401
Lawrence
Acacia
Leavenworth
King Solomon..
Lawrence
Lawrence
Leavenworth..
Leavenworth .
9
2
10
Medicine V.iUey..
LaCrosse.. LaCygne... LaHarpe...
Kirwin...
6
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Feb. 19, 1924 Feb. 18, 1891
Kensington.. Kincaid
Kensington.. Kincaid
405 338
Cosmos..
Feb. 28, 1924
West Gate.........
Kansas City
Oct.
Mar.
Oct.
July
Feb.
Oct.
Oct.
Feb.
Feb.
18, 1888 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1891 2nd and 4th Thursdays. 18, 1866 1st and 3rd Mondays 17, 1876 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 18, 1913 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 20. , 1856 2nd Monday 14, 1867 2nd Thursday 16, 1856 1st and 3rd Mondays 17, 1858 2nd and 4th Thursdays... 15,
1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
2nd and 4th Tuesdays... 1st and 3rd Mondays...
2nd and 4th Fridays
2nd and 4th Tuesdays..
438
Feb. 17, 1904
R. E. Sherman..
2nd and 4th Wednesdays
Kansas City
Feb. 18, 1891
369
.. Rosedale -.-
Kansas City..
33J
314 Miami Grant B. Parker .. 1308 South Fifth
233 Michigan
1016 State Richard M. Williams Atlanta Ralph A. Altic 1236 Connecticut
Greeley
Sun City
Gas
608 Drumm St.
Ray A. Lindsay 1419 Spruce, Leavenworth Samuel Wilhelm 1316 Johnson Ave. Lowell H. Baker Leon George W. Mole 1343 Haskell Ave Marion J. Estes 2328 Vermont Forrest L. Hintz 1007 North Broadway Harry H. Smoot, Jr. 317 Arch
Joseph M. Eves William M. Christian
Frederick-Bohl
William B. Jefferis Wayne F. Hardisty William L. Shigley
Frank M. Yeoman Box 309 Kenneth M. Wilcoxen Dale N. Olsen Burdett Robert T. Ishmael, Sr. R.F.D. No. 1 Alfred J. Willis
Bert E. Mansell 7429 Warren, Wichita 12 John F. Scott Harris W. Jenkins
1025 S. 49th Dr. Forrest W. Packwood 3051 North 30th St. Glen L. Knight
Albert O. Arnold, Jr. 5901 West 67th Terrace Overland Park Arthur L. Gable 2924 Hickam Dr., K.C. 4 Omar I. Armstrong 200 Security Bank Bldg. William J. Thomas Ivan Rex Calahan
Kenneth E. Petty 3038 South 9th, K.C., Ks.
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Feb. 22, Feb. 18, Feb. 20, Oct. 22, Feb. Feb. 20, 17, Oct. 19,
Lincoln
Lindsborg.
Fraternal... Linwood
Corner Stone.. Logan
Long Island..
Longton
Peace Blue Hill.
Euclid..
Lincoln
Lindsborg.
Linn Linwood..
Litlle River.. Logan
Long Island..
Longton
Louisburg , Lucas
Lyndon..
154
397
170 241
243 198
101
26
231
264
219
1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Thursdays .
Feb. 21, 1912
Feb. 22, 1883 Feb. 19, .1885
Lewis.. Fargo..
1902 1881 1871
1874
1902
1886
2nd and 4th Mondays..
2nd and 4th Mondays... 1st and 3wl Thursdays..
Ist and 3rd Thursdays..
1st and 3rd Thursdays..
2nd and 4th Thursdays
Oct. 21, 1874
1883
1st and 3rd Mondays.. 1st and 3rd Mondays .
2nd and 4th Thursdays.. 1st and 3rd Thursdays.... 1st and 3rd Thursdays... 2nd and 4th Mondays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Feb. 19, 1908 Feb. 15, 1888
1886 1883 1885 1891 1859
Lewis ... Liberal..
18, 22, 19, 18, 18,
220 300
Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct.
Lenora Joppa Garfield.. Leoti Neosho...
Lenora Leon Leonardville.. Leoti LeRoy
Ist and 3rd Mondays...
181 223 235 340 27
1st and 3rd Thursday..
Feb. 17, 1921 Oct. 15, 1873
Lecompton.. Lenexa
Lecompton.. Lenexa
420 135
1st and 3rd Wednesdays. 1st and 3rd Mondays
Oak... Lebo.
Lebo
Feb. 16, 1887 Feb. 15, 1888
Communications
ist and 3rd Thursdays..
Stated
Oct. 21. 1868
When Chartered
1 Hiram
Name of Lodge
Lebanon..
Leavenworth
Location
287 152
68
No.
John J. Horrell R. R. 1, Phillipsburg Clarence Hall R. No. 3, Elk City James R. Eggleston Amos Caprez Waldo Ralph W. Stanley
Norman Noffsinger.. Chester M. Rundle...
Oliver L. Green
Maurice K. Mustoe R. No. 2, Elk City Walter H. ZumBrunnen Ralph E. Kvasnicka
Hugh H. Adams Roe H. Bruns R.R. No. 2, Box 4 Earl R. Liggett 412 East Court Harold L. Elmquist Box 470 Marvin A. Raven Omar O. Browning Box 84 Dan L. Brayton A. G. Ellis Cummings Box 341 Marlin L. Ames
Carl E. Georgeson Arley M. Kistler Frank W. Hurley William J. Yotter Lawrence L. Hall
Delbert W. Berry Leander G. McGaughey.. Carl A. Toburen Burgess L. Stephenson Homer E. Peterson Neosho Falls Hebrew Bartlett Jay T. Ingland 831 S. Jordan Donald D. Meili R.F.D. No. 1 Clyde A. Murrell 213 N. 3rd Charles Chizek Howard Glenn Jones
Secretaries Howard A. Stucker 419 Linn Donald F. Hendrickson Leonard C. Witham Box 163 Theodore Elton Dark Warren Edgington 13022 W. 93rd
Masters Payton O. Wilkinson 2113 Kenton Marvin H. Stones Ronald Price Cowan Reading Donald David Rake Earnest Babcock 121 Ridgeview, Olalhe
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued.
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Maple Hill... Eldora
McCune
383 256 172
143
242
255
22 236
77
275
McCracken
237 1885 1909 1885 1877
1903
1911
1870
1910
Feb. 19, 1885
Feb. 19, 1885
Oct. 15. 1873
Miltonvale...
Minneapolis
Minneapolis
Oct. 22, 1874 Feb. 19, 1885
Feb. 15, 1882
Feb. 16, 1887
Feb. 17, Oct. 20, Feb. 16, Feb. 19, Feb. 19, Feb. 17, Feb. 19, Oct. 18,
Melvern Meriden Milan Miltonvale
Delta
Webb
McPherson ..
McDonald.-.. Lyra
Temple
McCracken...
Mayetta
Marysville.-..
Marquette
Melvern Meriden Milan
Medicine Lodge.
Meade
McPherson
McDonald McLouth
Mayetta
Marysville
393
58
Marquette
Marion
Mapleton
353 91
147
370 28
Mankato Maple City Maple Hill
Oct. 21, 1874
Feb. 15, 1882 Feb. 18, 1892
Mankato Maple City...
87 342
Manhattan
Centre
Oct. 18, 1859
Lafayette
16
Feb. 15, 1905 Feb. 17, 1881
Macksville... Madison
Macksville
371 196
Madison
Feb. 21, 1895
Royal
Lyons
192
and and and and
3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd
Thursdays Thursdays Thursdays Wednesdays
2nd and 4th Wednesdays....
1st 1st 1st 1st
1st Thursday
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Wednesdays
2nd and 4th Wednesdays... 2nd Thursday
2nd and 4th Mondays.-..-—
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
2nd and 4th Thursdays
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Wednesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Fridays
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
2nd and 4th Mondays
1st and 3rd Thursdays
Bennington
Leland H. Walker R.F.D., Aurora
Mayfield
John C. Wing Roland H. Campbell
Carroll D. Harker Jack O. Bowker 409 S. Maple Bernard Eugene Weller Montezuma
Brownell
Prescott • Fred D. Allen 612 S. Cedar Herbert L. Yarnell Ira C. Forgey 907 N. I4th St. Leland G. Salts 410 Indiana Ave., Holton
Elton L. Pettigrew R. No. 2, Dexter
1536 Pipher
Cecil E. Williams R.F.D. No. 3
J. Fred Williamson Box 387
Richard J. Whitney 321 E. Chestnut
Jay G. Lassey
Oran Sellers, Jr. Box 45
Robert C. Gilmore Box 194 Delbert G. Hobson John F. Berg
Francis E. Kirkland Box 165 Paul A. Treadwell William E. Bradford Hobert G. Lindgren Box 707 Paul Geisinger
Carl A. Bible
Donald W. Blair 719 South Grand Leroy Neelly John Stanton Garrett P.O. Box 385 Floyd H. Pattison 421 N. Juliette Archie R. Weaverling Bert L. Stark 402 N. 5th, Arkansas City Harold Hoobler John R. Clayton Fulton Claude W. Ayler 405 E. Santa Fe Raymond R. Norris John I. Brandenburger 1207 Walnut Eldon L. Ray
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Nickerson..
Newton
Neosho Falls. Ness City
Natoma
390
Neodesha..
Mundcn...., Muscotah.. Narka
12S 116 349
82 191
Mound Valley.. Mount Hope Mulberry , Mullinville Muivane
21S 238 261 399 201
94
Moundridgc.
34£
Moran Morland.. Morrill....
245 414 373
Mound City...
Moline
33
Minneola..
267
Location
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Nickerson
Newton
New Albany
Polar Star
Tuscan Walnut Valley
Harmony
Natoma
Landmark Mount Hope Mulberry Mullinville Muivane Munden Muscotah Narka
Moundridge
Mound City
Morrill
Marmaton Morland
Moline
Minneola
Name of Lodge
22,1883 19,1885 18,1886 21,1912 17,1881
1910
1882
1873
Feb. 15,
Oct. 15,
Oct. 20,
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1870
Oct. 20,
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Feb. 17,
Feb. 15.
1893
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Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.
Feb. 18, 1892
Oct. 17,1860
Feb. 19,1885 Feb. 22, 1917 Feb. 15,1905
Feb. 18,1886
Mar. 1, 1923
When Chartered Commttnicathns
1st and 3rd Thursdays..
2nd Wednesday
2nd Thursday 2nd and 4th Tuesdays..
1st and 3rd Mondays.. 2nd Tuesdays
2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
1st and 3rd Mondays
2nd Wednesday 1st and 3rd Thuredays.. 2nd and 4th Mondays ..
1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays...
2nd Monday
2nd, and 4th Mondays..
2nd and 4th Thursdays... 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
2nd and 4th Tuesdays..
2nd and 4th Tuesdays..
Stated
Masters
John S. Angel Paradise Walter Ralph Vandaveer, Jr.. R.F.D. No. 1 Jerry Sayles William F. Brown Utica Lawrence R. Moore William M. WcBride 803 N . 15th. Fredonia Orvilit'ET Barbour 106 E. Broadway Olin Earl Ritcha 305 N . Peabody
Loren W . Smith Centerville' CuUen W. Hudson Hesston '~ Vincent E. Love Jay B. McCasicill Cecil Brown Crockett John H. Sherer Leonard Youriger Craig.. 219 Martha Gene E. Hiatt Francis D. Christ George I. Edwards
James W. Hamilton Chautauqua David Linley Ensminger.. Lawrence Floyd Bell James E. Gaston
Francis L. McGee..
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
Harold L. Sloan 106 E. Broadway Floyd E. Warnock 203 N . Speare
Maurice E. Caskey 912 Grant St. Elmer Guatney Paschal W. Lundy Ness City Theodore J. Christensen Alfred L. Morris, Jr.
Donovan R. Mulvaney Box 403 Floyd E. Davidson Lewis Matzek William Charles Perry Irvin R. Fralick Robert Glen Sullivan 603 South Fourth Rudolph W. Koukol Ralph E. Lassen Robert C. Brown Mahaska Fayette Z. Spaulding
Paul A. Weast Leonard Milton Paxson William Lloyd McFall, Jr. ' Box 371 Orion G. Dennis
Lloyd L. White Bloom James T. Newton
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Plains Paradise..
Eureka McKinley..
Kickapoo
Potwin
Powhattan
Old Mission..
Kilwinning..
Rob Morris Pretty Prairie.. Protection Quenemo Quinter
Randall Farmers Republic Rexford Albert Neese..
Plains PlainviUe..
Pleasanton..
Pomona
Potter
Potwin
Powhattan
Prairie Village..
Pratt..
Preston Pretty Prairie.. Protection Quenemo Quinter
Randall Randolph.. Republic...
367 290
88 41
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363
153
265
332 428 584 270 410
304 166 123 442 248
Richland ..
Rexford
Feb. 21, 1912 Feb. 15, 1888
Pittsburg
Pittsburg
Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb.
Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. 15, 18, 20, 26, 11,
19, 16, 17, 16, 18, Tuesdays Thursdays . Thursdays.. Mondays.... Thursdays..
1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Saturdays 2nd and 4th Mondays
2nd and 4th Mondays..
1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
1st Monday
1888 1st and 3rd 1876 1st and 3rd 1919 1st and 3rd 1925 1st and 3rd 1948 1st and 3rd
1890 1922 1909 1887 1915
Feb. 18, 1886
Oct. 16, 1879
1st Thursday
187
Oct. 16, 1879
Phillipsburg..
Phillipsburg..
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Communications
1st and 3rd Tuesdays..
Slated
184
Feb. 22, 1917
When Chartered
Perry
Name of Lodge
Perry
Location
413
No.
Masters
Charles A. Robinett... Harold E. Fritz Dana C. Johnson Harold D. Burch Sam William Arthur.. Tecumseh
Albert B. Foley R.F.D. No. 1 Enos Roush Ralph Krob Merle Wait' Paul Smith Wilfred A. Meier..
Karl George Strube .... Willis William E. Cook 5522 Ash, Mission
Raymond E. Brown R.F.D. 3. Easton Walter Harold Haines.
Otto L. Henderson... Ray 0 . Reed
406 S. Jefferson
Homer Thomason Newman Eugene V. French 182 Morse Dr. Charles D. Pummill.. 510 W. Martin Roy E. Warren Lester C. Lyon
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued.
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Elmer L. Minnick Jesse E. Bean Ovcrbrook
Alvin H . Petersen
Lee J. Nichols Robert E. Dreith
Sidney F. Dafforn 4920 Rock Creek Lane, Mission William E. Greer 615 N. Main Arthur T. Stewart William M. Hoffman Laurence A. Peacock Roger R. Comstock C. E. Blickenstaff
Samuel Harris Harold S. Briggs 1033 Cottonwood, Ottawa Charles W. Perdue R. No. 1, Atchison Leone Edward Kirk Box 124 Edgar Cecil Schmitt
300 S. Kansas
Warren W. White 377 " F " St. Frank O. Denny 6th & Pine E. Lowell Utz Ralph Carmicheal
Jack Welter
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Seneca
Twin Grovi:
Sharon Springs..
Shawnee
Savonburg,.
Scammon..
Scandia Scott City..
Scottsville..
Scranton.. Sedan
Sedgwick
Selden
Seneca
Severy
Sharon Springs..
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351
221 284
249
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Virginia....
Satanta
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Scranton.Vesper
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Salina
Oct. 21, Feb. 21, Oct. 17, Feb. 26, Feb. 19, Feb. 15, Feb. Feb. 22. 16, Feb. 19,
Sabetha Saffordville-
Sabetha ..^ Saffordville..
395
Feb. 15, 1882
19, 1930
21, I9I8
22, 1883
18, 1876
1921
1873
1873
1915
1883 1887 1885
1893
1896
1925
1867
1912
1875
Oct. 17, 1872 Feb. 22, 1883 Oct. 17, 1878
Hesperian Walnut City . Russell....
Rossville Rusli Center.. Russell
111 215 177
434
Feb. 18, 1892 Oct. 21, 1874 Mar. 1, 1923
Ashlar Robinson . Rosalia
Riley Robinson.Rosalia....
344
2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Thursdays
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
2nd and 4th Mondays
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Mondays
1st and 3rd Wednesdays .
1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Mondays
Clarence A. Mitchell 11110 W. 59th Terrace, Shawnee Glen E. Miller -
Per Otto Stockhaus
Roy G. Smith Orval Sumner 412 W. Walnut St. Lionel C. Sharp R.R, 1 John A. Yelek Rexford Paul A. Uhlig 1211 Walnut Joshua W. Hurt
Jack L. Bennett Harold Sauer Modoc Max W. Croisant
Bernard L. Larson Elsmore William Fredrick Knight...
Elmer C. Burg 9246 Woodward, Overland Park Adolphus H. Thomas
Charles A. Jermane 5111/2 Main Percival E. Shoemaker Box 34 John E. Stover
Hugh R. Coffman Roy C. Comstock 110 W. Walnut St. William S. Armfield R. No. 1 Stanser J. Amack
Arthur R. Charlton West Mineral Guy O. Frazier Carl H. O'Hair Box 364 Lyle R. Haskins
Ben W. Grimm Stanley J. North Strong City Hilmer Elvin Andersen Masonic Temple Joseph E. O'Banion Box 20 R. No. 2 Richard L. Singer
Charles F. Beyer John H. Thimes R.F.D. 3, Emporia Nathaniel Lawrence Quick 933 S. Tenth Oscar B. Stokes
2nd and 4th Wednesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays ....
2nd and 4th Wednesdays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Joseph A. Meyer Raleigh M. Caldwell James M, Borger R. No. 4, Eldorado Lorenzo B. Crow Harold W. Bortz Lloyd J. Beardsley 338 E. 8th
Larry L. Algott Kenneth C. Bauman Russell E. Baker R. No. 2, El Dorado Bennie O. Dick, Jr Buddie D. Schrott George W. Brown 527 Sunset
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Stanley...
Sterling.
St. Francis. St. John St. Marys ...
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444
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359
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Sylvia
Sylvan Grove..
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Sublette
Syracuse.. Thayer
Sylvia
Sylvan Grove..
Summerfield....
Santa Fe
Herman H. Myer Francis D. Toepfer.. Raymond M. Wear.. Hunnewell Ralph O. Reynolds... Howard N. Dixon... Harper
William R. Wilber... Anthony W. Bendel.. Harry F. Hershey
1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st Wednesday 1st and 3rd Thursdays..
1st Thursday
1st and 3rd Thursdays..
2nd and 4th Mondays...
20, 1889 Oct. 21, 1874
Feb.
Ist and 3rd Thursdays . 2nd and 4th Mondays...
Oscar K. Rothenberger Beattie Clarence T. Cordwell Hunter ' Leo H. Staats R. No. 1 T. Clinton Cross Robert E. Willis 3009 Redwood, Parsons
Clifford S. Scribner.. 615 N. First John W. Toole
Dwayne O. Miller..
2nd and 4th Tbuisdays...
1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays..
Charles B. Masterson.. Jimmy Lee Newell R.R. No. 2 Herbert W. Laughlin..
1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
Francis S. Knight
1st and 3rd Tuesdays.... 2nd and 4th Thursdays . 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Masters William J. Criswell..
Communications
1st and 3rd Thursdays..
Stated
Feb. 16, 1911 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Feb. 15, 1899
Feb. 19, 1896
Feb. 20, 1889
Feb. 17, 1881
Oct. 17, 1867 Feb. 19. 1885
Spring Hill Stafford
Spring Hill. Stafford
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Newahcuba
Feb. 17, 1909 Feb. 15. 1893
Spearville . Spivey
Spearville . Spivey
240 105 157
Stockton
Feb. 19, 1885 Oct. 19, 1871 Oct. 21, 1875
Soldier Solomon City.. Haven
Soldier Solomon South Haven..
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Western Star...
Smith Center-
214
When Chartered
Feb. 22, 1883
Name of Lodge
Sincerity
Locatien
Simpson
No.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
Secretaries
Henry G. Janzen R. No. 1 Paul M. Johnson Ivan A. Engel Box 56
William J. Dehler
Harry B. Leidigh Owen V. Duckworth 256 E. Washington Kingman Glenn F. Wiswell Glyne Burwin Thornton 302 E. Stafford Ray E. Haberstroh Stilwell Henry E. Marrs 101 S. 7th • Harvey J. Stewart Forrest O. Nofftz Emmet H. Stambaugh Box 373 Ralph M. Burlin 517 N. Cypress Clyde McDougal Copeland Fred V. Lunger
Elbert G. Duff Asherville L. Ray Coulson 726 E. Kansas Lloyd L. Murray John W. Willey, Jr. Kenneth W. Mirt
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Feb. 19, 1902
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Valley Center..
Valley Falls.. Vermillion Wakarusa
Wakeeney..
Wakefield.
Wallace
Vulcan
Toronto...., Towanda.-
Tribune
Ulysses Uniontown.. Urbana
Valley Center..
Valley Falls.. Vermillion Wakarusa
Wakeeney
Wakefield
Wallace
Walnut
121 30
352 55
435 115 239
364
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148
396
318
229
386
358
Seabrook.
Topeka
385
Tyro
Turon
Troy
Feb. 15. 1893 1867 Oct. 16. 1899 Feb. 15, 1909 Feb. 17.
Siloam
Topeka
225
Woodson.. Towanda...
Golden Rule.
Topeka
90
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Topeka
51
Feb. 20, 1884
Feb. 20. 1889
Feb. 21. 1912
Feb. 15, 1882
Oct. 18, 1859 Feb. 20, 1889 Feb. 20, 1913
Oct. 17, 1872 Feb. 15, 1889
Harry T. Roberts R. No. 1 Coffeyville
Stephen E. Oldham.... 1619 W. 21st Orion E. Gooding 3125 W. IBth Vernon L. Mutton 643 Watson Street Richard H. Hart 210 Jewell Henry M. Griffith 1823 McAlister Henry Floyd Swilley.. Walter R. Duncan Benton Mentor A. Tucker Henry J. Calnan Box 24 Virgil A. Haney
Orville W. lamb
2nd and 4th Tuesdays..
1st and 3rd Mondays ...
1st and 3rd Tuesdays....
1st and 3rd Tuesday
1st and 3rd Wednesdays . l9t and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays .
1st and 3rd Mondays
Ralph J. Postlethwait, Jr 725 W. 6lst N., Wichita 4 Russell C. May Virgil M. Crawford Ivan F. Hubs Pauline Dale W. Olson 1004 Easter Ave. Elmer D. Oilman Milford Bobby J. Clark Oakley Richard H. Shireman, Sr
2nd and 4th Wednesdays .... Jack H. Ford Glenn M. Smith.... 1st Monday Lawrence McRell. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays R.R. Thayer
2nd and 4th Wednesdays.
2nd and 4th Mondays..
2nd and 4th Mondays'.. 1st and 3rd Mondays...
1st and 3rd Mondays .... 1st and 3rd Thursdays .
2nd and 4th Wednesdays...
1st and 3rd Thursdays
Feb. 20, 1884
Mar. 13, 1957
2nd and 4th Thursdays
1st and 3rd Fridays
1st and 3rd Wednesdays...
1st and 3rd Thursdays
Oct. 20, 1870
Oct. 17, 1867
Oct. 18, 1859
Topeka
Topeka
17
Feb. 17. 1881
Henri
Tonganoxie..
190
Harwood G. Foster Box 175
Emery R. Barton
Ray H. Gray Carl P. Williams Charles N. Yenkey Pauline Nova G. Moody Box 276 Melvin L. Jones
George W. Riggs
Lester L. Kennedy Roy T. Ramsey Forrest Chickadonz R.R. No. 1. Earlton
William D." Denholm R. No. 2 Francis D. Myrick 624 Leiand Kenneth N. Pomeroy 1915 Randolph Ray B. Ramsey 635 Jewell Street Jack C. Pulliam Route No. 2 John B. Schlarb 1224 Washburn John Jay Curtis Gordon C. Wohlgemuth Benton William C. Coupland James B. Goss Box 122 John E. Loeppke Penalosa Seth B. Parker Box 594
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Westmoreland Avon Wetmore Delaware
White City White Cloud Whitewater
Whiting
Wcllsville..
Westmoreland.. Westphalia Wetinore White, Church..
White City ... White Cloud Whitewater....
Whiting . Wichita...
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Wichita..
Wichita .
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380 78 180
250 57
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North Star
Wichita
Sunflower.
Feb. 20, 1895 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
Feb. 16, 1944 2nd and 4th Thursdays..
Oct. 19, 1871 1st and 3rd Mondays
Feb. 20, 1889' 2nd and 4th Tuesdays ...
Feb. 17, 1909 2nd and 4th Wednesdays . Oct. 21, 1869 1st and 3rd Wednesdays ... Feb. 12, 1947 1st and 3rd Mondays
Wellington
Wellington..
130
York
Feb. 19, 1885 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Feb. 16, 1887 2nd and 4th Thursdays . Oct. 21, 1874 2nd and 4th Mondays... Feb. 17. 1898 1st and 3rd Mondays Feb. 18, 1886 2nd and 4th Mondays .. Feb. 15, 1888 2nd Tuesday Feb. 12, 1947 1st and 3rd Thursdays. Oct. 20, 1870 1st and 3rd Saturdays...
Waverly Black Diamond
Wavcrly.. Weir
244
274
Oct. 19, 1871 2nd and 4th Thursdays .. Oct. 20, 1870 1st and 3rd Thursdays... Oct. 21, 1868 1st and 3rd Thursdays ..
Frontier Sutton Wathcna
Washington.. Watcrville Wathena
104 ,85 64
Stated Commurttcations
Oct. 21, 1869 1st and 3rd Wednesday
Chartered
Wamego
Name of Lodge
Wamego...
Location
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No.
Masters
R. Eugene Farrow Edward Moran Box 533 Forest Hashbarger 211 W. 4th Ernest B. Harris .
Chester H. Smith P.O. Box 104 J. Harry George Galyn E. Dean A. Glenn Kincaid
Secretaries
Cloyde A. Lee Charles Edward Roberts. Ned D. Corley Lylbun C. Ellis Edwin C. Porter David C. Ebelmesser Verne Hamlin Claud C. Cowan 3405 Longwood, Kansas City 6630 Parkview, Kansas City George J. Scott Dale F. Scott Norris N. Loyd Marvin L. Sabbert Kenneth W. Taylor Norman E. Taylor Box 136 Walton E. Priest Warren E. Priest Ira F. Purkey Roy E. Gerber 728 Ida St., Wichita 11 632 Sylvan Lane, Wichita 18 Rex Owens Edwin C. Windham 320^2 S. Broadway 2658 Fees Geo. F. Kerrick Fermon F. Van'y 220 W. 13th 352 Scouller, R.F.D. No. 12 M. Aaron Smith Gerald R. Shupe 2027 N. Waco, Wichita 3 9701 W. Birch Lane, Wichita 12 Bruce Newton Alva Thomas •. 1805 Exchange Ave. 328 E. First St., Wichita 2 Wichita 13
Lloyd Edwards R.F.D. Delvue Robert R. Jones Raymond Lindquist John Q. Nelson 2903 Sylvanie St. St. Joseph, Mo. Ivan M. Dawson Chester Paradee R.R. No. 1 Walter W. Muraford.. 514 S. H. St. Gail Ivan Neis
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Wilmore Wilscy
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1872
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Oct. 15, 1873
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1923
Feb. ?n, 1884
Williamsburg
224
1953
433
Feb. 1?
Wichita
Bestor G. D::own
Wichita
313
Edward F. Kluber. Sr Ivan Maurice Pemberton Charles Leon Rostine
1st and 3rd Thursdays ..-. 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1st Wedriesday 2nd and 4th Mondays
Richard J. Bellman 1520 Millington Caldwell Davis, Jr. Town House Apts., Topeka Carl F. Harder 201 S. Prairie Rex A. Brldgeman Nashville
Sam B. Hayden 1304 Alexander Harfey A. Lasley Bronson Clark W. HoUinger. Jr 104 W. Park Street Cecil D. Green
1st and 3rd Saturdays
1st and 3rd Wednesdays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
David O. Martindale 1615 Payne William J. Kirkham P.O. Box 2513 Guy H. Bethell Quenemo Walter C. Smith W. Cecil Hutchinson Delavan John J. Moeller Fred Ryker Cox Everett G. Thurstin
1st and 3rd Thursdays .....
1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Thursdays
Joe Bruce , 138 Hungerford, Haysville Henry C. Luce P.O. Box 2513 Eugene F. Hart Pomona Wendell G. Ferrin Monte Carl
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
DECEASED PAST GRAND MASTERS AND YEAR OF SERVICE. 1856-7-8-9 —Richard R. Rees 1860 —George H. Fairchild 1861-2-3-4-5—Jacob Saqui 1866-7 —Moses S. Adams 1868-9-1870—John H. Brown 1871-2 —John M. Price 1873-4 —Owen A. Bassett 1875 —Isaac B. Sharp 1876 —Jacob D . Rush 1877 —^John Guthrie 1878 —Edwin D . Hillyer 1879-1880 —Joseph D . McCIeverty 1881-2 —William CowgiU 1883 —George S. Green 1884 —J. Jay Buck 1885 —Matthew M. Miller 1886 —Silas E. Sheldon 1887 —Henry C. Cook 1888 —Watson M. Lamb 1889 —George C. Kenyon 1890 —John C. Postlethwaite 1891 —Andrew M. Callaham 1892 —David B. Fuller 1893 —William D. Thompson 1894 —George W. Clark 1895 —James H. McCall 1896 —Chiles C. Coleman 1897 —William M. Shaver 1898 —Maurice L. Stone 1899 —Henry C. Loomis 1900 —Charles J. Webb
1901—Perry M. Hoisington 1902—Thomas E. Dewey 1903—Bestor G. Brown 1904—Thomas G. Fitch 1905—Samuel R. Peters 1906—Thomas L. Bond 1907—Edward W. Wellington 1908—Henry F. Mason 1909—Fred Washbon 1910—Marion K. Brundage 1911—Alex A. Sharp 1912—William Easton Hutchinson 1913—Elrick C. Cole 1914—Charles H. Chandler 1915—William L. Burdick 1916—Giles H. Lamb 1917—Charles E. Lobdell 1918—William I. Stuart 1919—Owen J. Wood 1920—rHugh P. Farrelly 1922—John McCuIlagh 1923—Richard E. Bird 1924—Either F. Strain 1926—John W. Neilson 1927—Charles N. Fowler 1930—Jay B. Kirk 1932—John M. Kinkel 1933—George O. Foster 1936—James H. Wendorff 1937—Charley B. Erskine 1945—Harry D . Evans 1950—Lynn R. Brodtick
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DECEASED DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. John A. Ferrell—died June 21, 1922 B. Harold Groff—died October 28, 1950
LIVING PAST GRAND MASTERS Al^D ADDRESSES. 1946—Samuel G. Wiles, Macksville. 1947—James H. Stewart, Jr., Box 576, Wichita. 1948—^E. Glenn Robison, Gridley. 1949—William H. Harrison, Downs. 1951—Clarence G. Nevins, 1005 Central, Dodge City. 1952—S. Allan Daugherty, 401 S. Seneca, Wichita 13. 1955—Bruce Newton, 328 E. 1st St., Wichita. 1954—Floyd S. Ecord, Burlington. 1955—Scott E. Kelsey, 1346 After, Topeka. 1956—Karl J. Baumgartner, P. O. Box 238, Goodland 1957—Richard L. Becker, Columbia Bldg., Coffeyville. 1958—Earl R. Brown. Plains. 1959—Addison C. Irby, 209 S. Main, Fort Scott.
1921—Ben S. Paulen, Fredonia. 1925—Charles A. Loucks, Lakin 1928—Ferris M. Hill, 727 Market St., Emporia. 1929—George F. Beeiley, Giratd. 1931—J. Forrest Ayres, Greenleaf. 1934—^James A. Gassier, People's Bank Bldg., McPherson. 1935—Otto R. Souders, 710 Schweiter Bldg., Wichita. 1938—Henry S. BuJick, Jr., Sylvan Grove. 1939—Claud F. Young, 1733 Sixteenth St. N . W . , Washington, D . C. 1940—Arthur H. Strickland, 7th & Ann, Kansas City, Kansas. 1941—^Roscoe E. Peterson, I.arned. 1942—Cline C. Curtiss, Colby. 1943—Charles S. McGinness, 320 W. 8th St., Topeka. 1944—^James H. Trice, Medicine lodge.
GRAND TREASURERS 185618571858-1891 1892-1902
—Beverlin Beck —William Y. Roberts —Christian Beck —R. E. Torrington
1903-1909 1910-1933 1934-1937 1938
—Albert Sarbach —W. Frank March —^John McCullagh —Ben S. Paulen
GRAND SECRETARIES 1856 1857-1860 1861-1870 1871-1893
—C. T. Harrison —Charles Mundee —Erasmus T. Carr —John H. Brown
1894-1928 1929-1953 1954-1938 1959
—Albert K. Wilson - E l m e r F. Strain -Arthur H. Strickland —Charles S. McGinness
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PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
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LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION BUT N O T CHARTERED. Allen, 1923; Burlington, 1863; Delaware, 1857; Denver City (Denver Lodge), I860; Englevale, 1899; Leavenworth (Adelpha), 1868; Lecompton (Geary), 1857; Leota, 1878; Lindsborg; 1884; Lindsay (Friendship), 1868; Opolis, 1885; Powhattan (Buckeye), 1896; Wheaton, 1903; White Water, 1927.
LODGE CHARTERS REVOKED, SURRENDERED OR CONSOLIDATED. Alden No. 308, with Sterling No. 117, 1957; Allen N o . 335, 1923; Americus; No. 62, 1869; Andale No. 253, with Mt. Hope No. 238, 1894; Argonia (Chikaskia) No. 285, 1912; Atchison (St. Johns) N o , 26, 1861; Aubry N o . 30, 1863; Auraria No. 37, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; Bennington N o . 180, 1944; Beaumont No. 439, with Joppa No. 223, 1937;.Big Springs (Shawnee) N o . 9, 1867; Blaine No. 337, with Westmoreland No. 257, 1894; Bluff City N o . 313, 1897; Bluff City No. 325, 1903; Boling No. 365, with Tonganoxie (Henri) No. 190, 1937; Bucklin No. 325, 1896; Cato No. 153, with Farlington (Godfrey) No. 124, 1894; Cedar Vale No. 164, 1883; Cedar Vale (ISfyrtle) No. 164, 1894; Chanute (King David) No. 416, with Cedar No. 103, 1937; Clifford (Whitewater) No. 148, with Halcyon No. 120, 1876; Clinton (Ashlar) No. 87, 1879; Coyville No. 57, 1955; Delavan' No. 375, with Kansas No. 307, 1936; Edwardsville (Composite) No. 152, 1879; Emmett N o . 387, with Pottawatomie No. 52, 1939; Emporia No. 12, 1863; Enterprise N o . 353, 1910; Elk City (Elk Creek) No. 20, 1863; Esbon (Salem) No. 228, 1939; Farlington (Godfrey) No. 124, with Girard N o . 93, 1932; Frankfort No. 67, 1876; Freeport (Lily) No. 301, with Bluff City No. 313, 1892; Fort Scott (Rising Sun) N o . 46, with Bourbon N o . 8, 1878; Fort Gibson (Alpha) No. 122, with Grand Lodge of Indian Territory, 1878; Golden City N o . 34, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; Greeley No. 211, with Delphian N o . 44, 1940; Grenola (Canopy)r No. 248, with Moline No. 267, 1937;- Hanover (Star) N o . 69, 1919; Hiawatha (Triune) N o . 216, 1883; High Prairie No. 25, 1892; Ida N o . 170, 1881; Indianola No. 34 (later. Great Light), 1877; Irving No. 112 with Blue Rapids No. 169, 1958; Leavenworth (Calvary) No. 50, with King Solomon No. 10, 1876; Leavenworth (dispensation Landmark, charter St. Johns), No. 26, 1870; Lecompton No. 13, 1865; Liberty N o . 123, with Keystone N o . 102, 1918; Lincolnville No. 315, 1896; Lindsborg (Phoenix) N o . 253, 1888; Louisburg No. 180, 1894; Luray No. 153, with Lucas (Blue Hill) No. 198, 1943; Lyons No. 192, 1895; Montana (Evergreen) No. 86, 1888; Monticello No. 43, 1875; Mt. Pleasant No. 58, 1888; Neosho Rapids No. 77 (Changed to Ionic), 1879; Nevada City (Nevada) No. 36, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; Newton (Magnolia) No. 231, with Newton N o . 142, 1901; North Lawrence (Valley) No. 30, with Lawrence No. 6, 1876; North Lawrence (Valley) No. 30, second charter, 1887; Olivet (Astra) No. 363, 1908; Osage Mission (Mission) No. 92, 1897; Osawatomie (Osage Valley) No. 24, 1863; Ottawa No. 128, with Franklin No. 18, 1906; Ottawa (Melody) N o . 400, with Ottawa N o . 18, 1928; Ottumwa No. 11, 1863 and 1871; Paola (Miami) No. 69, with Paola No. 37, 1876; Pardee (dispensation Lincoln, charter Center) No. 69, 1871; Paris No. 22, 1871; Parkerville No. 168, with Dwight No. 374, 1937; Perryville (Perry) No. 52, 1877; Piper No. 385, with Delaware N o . 96, 1937; Pittsburg (Owen A. Bassett).No. 367, with Pittsburg No. 187, 1911; Pomona N o . 138, 1901; Richfield No. 303, 1892; Richmond No. 426, with Delphian N o . 44, 1946; Salina (John H. Brown) N o . 216, with Salina No: 60, 1907; Salt Lake City (Mt. Moriah) No. 70, with Grand Lodge of Utah, 1872; . Saratoga N o . 216, 1892; Scranton (Perfect Square) N o . 220, 1908; Seneca No.
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39, 1875; Severance No. 313 with Smithton No. 1, 1951; Shawnee N o . 54, 1928; Springdale No. 152, 1887; Stanton No. 18, 1863; Stanton (Zion) N o . 108, 1883; Tecumseh No. 15, 1874; Timber Ridge (Dick Rees) No. 59, 1887; Trading Post (Blooming Grove) No. 4 1 , 1904; Turner N o . 425, with Ben Hur No. 322, 1937; Twin Falls (Olive) No. 181, 1885; Valley Center (Ark) N o . 243, 1902; Virginia City No. 43, with Grand Lodge of Montana, 1866; Waldron N o . 377 with Anthony No. 200, 1957; Walton No. 323, 1895; Wetmore No. 53, with Polar Star No. 130, 1944; White Water (Brainerd) No. 280, 1927; Winfield N o . 58, with Adelphi No. 110, 1903.
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G R A N D LODGES IN CORRESPONDENCE W I T H T H E GRAND LODGE O F KANSAS; ALSO THE NAMES A N D ADDRESSES O F GRAND SECRETARIES. Alabama—T. L. COCHRAN, Act'g, P.O. Box 98, Montgomery Arizona—JOSEPH A. E. IVEY, P.O. Box 1488, Tucson Arkansas—L. LELAND MCDANIEL, Albert Pike Memorial Temple, Little Rock California—LLOYD E . WILSON, 1111 California St., San Francisco 8 Colorado—HARRY W . BUNDY, 319 Masonic Temple, Denver 2 Connecticut—EARLE K . HALING, 201 Ann St., Hartford 3 Delaware—CHESTER R . JONES, 818 Market St., Wilmington 24 Dist. of Columbia—RAYMOND N . BABCOCK, Masonic Temple, Washington 5 Florida—GEORGE W . H U F F , 512 Masonic Temple, Jacksonville Georgia—DANIEL W . L O C K H N , 811 Mulberry, Macon Idaho—HERBERT H . EBERLE, P.O. Box 1677, Boise Illinois—RICHARD C . DAVENPORT, P.O. Box 441, Harrisburg. Indiana—DWIGHT L . SMITH, Masonic Temple, Indianapolis 4 I o w a — R A L P H E . W H I P P L E , Masonic Library, Cedar Rapids Kentucky—ALPHEUS E . ORTON, 200 Shubert Bldg., Louisville 2 Louisiana—D. PETER LAGUENS, JR., 300 Masonic Temple, New Orleans Maine—EARLE D . WEBSTER, 415 Congress, Portland 3 Maryland—GERALD M . PINE, 225 N . Charles St., Baltimore 1 Massachusetts—EARL W . TAYLOR, 51 Boylston, Boston 16 Michigan—CHARLES T . SHERMAN, Masonic Temple, Grand Rapids 3 Minnesota—DAVID E . PALMER, 6th & Smith Ave., St. Paul 2 Mississippi—SID F . CURTIS, BOX 1030, Meridian Missouri—ELMER E . WAGNER, 3681 Lindell, St. Louis 8 Montana—^BYRON F . GAITHER, P.O. Box 1158, Helena Nebraska—CARL R . GREISEN, 401 Masonic Temple, Omaha Nevada—EDWARD C . PETERSON, 500 Mountain St., Carson City New Hampshire—HAROLD O . CADY, 44 S. Main St., Concord New Jersey—HARVEY C . WHILDEY, Masonic Temple, Trenton New Mexico—CHANDLER C. THOMAS, Box 535, Albuquerque New York—EDWARD R . CARMAN, Masonic Hall, New York 10 North Carolina—CHARLES A. HARRIS, P.O. Box 6506, Raleigh North Dakota—JOSEPH A. JAMESON, BOX 1269, Fargo O h i o — A N D R E W J. W H I T E , JR., 634 High St., Worthington Oklahoma—J. FRED LATHAM, Masonic Temple, Guthrie Oregon—HARRY D . PROUDFOOT, 1119 SW Park Ave., Portland 5 Pennsylvania—ASHBY B . PAUL, Masonic Temple, Philadelphia 7 Puerto Rico—^JUAN PALACIN M E J I A S , P.O. Box 8385, Santurce, Puerto Rico Rhode Island—HERBERT A. CROWELL, 127 Dorrance St., Providence 3 South Carolina—HENRY F . COLLINS, 901 Palmetto State Life Bldg., Columbia South Dakota—ELVIN F . STRAIN, BOX 468, Sioux Falls Tennessee—THOMAS E . DOSS, BOX 216, Nashville 1 Texas—HARVEY C . BYRD, P.O. Box 446, Waco Utah—CLARENCE M . GROSHELL, Masonic Temple 2, Salt Lake City Vermont—AARON H . GROUT, P.O. Box 715, Burlington Virginia—ARCHER B . G A Y , Masonic Temple, Richmond 20 Washington—^DANIEL T . SLMMONS, Masonic Temple, Tacoma 3 West Virginia—JULIAN B . HOLLINGWORTH, P.O. Box 2346, Charleston 28 Wisconsin—PAUL W . GROSSENBACH, 1123 N . Astor St., Milwaukee 2 Wyoming—IRVING E . CLARK, P.O. Box 459, Casper
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G R A N D REPRESENTATIVES O F T H E GRAND LODGE O F KANSAS N E A R FOREIGN GRAND LODGES A N D THEIR ADDRESSES. Alberta—FREDERICK S. BIRD, 2532 Toronto Crescent, Calgary (Canada) Argentina—ATILIO D . GROSSO, Buenos Aires Austria—ROBERT ROSENBAUM, Wien VII Kirchengasse 18, Vienna Bolivia—GUILLERMO ZALLES I, La Paz Brazil (Amazonas & Acre)—^VALTERIO ALVES CAVALCANTE, Rua Major Facundo No. 1266, Fortaleza Brazil (Ceara)—ALFREDO RIBEIRO SOARES, Manaus (Ceara) Brazil (Paraiba)—SEVERING MACEDO PAIVA, Box No. 1, Joao Pessoa (Paraiba) Brazil (Parana)—ELPIDIO SILVA, BOX 1363 (Parana) Brazil (Piaui)—SALOMAO X. (GONCALVES, P.O. Box 10, Teresina (Piaui) Brazil (Rio de J a n e i r o ) — H E L Y FRANCO BELMINO, Rio de Janeiro Brazil (Minas Gerais)—Luiz SAYAO DEFARIO, Faria Ave., Afonso Pena 908, Belo Horizonte (Minas Gerais) Brazil—(Rio Grande de S u l ) — A N N I B A L GARCIA, P.O. Box 683, Porto Alegre (Rio Grande do Sul) Brazil (Santa Catarina)—ADOLFO NICHOLICH, D e Cilva (Santa Catarina) Brazil (Sao P a u l o ) — M A N U E L NOBREGA FERNANDES, Sao Paulo British Columbia—FRED TOMLINSON, Bamberton, Victoria (B. C , Canada) Canada—ALAN BROUGHTON, 20 Coulson Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Chile—GUILLERMO MORALES BELTRAMI, Casilla 3620, Santiago China—LESLIE C H E N G , Topeka Colombia—ARMANDO FUENTES, Santa Marta Costa Rica—JORGE HERRERA, Alajuela Cuba—ENRIQUE G . ALBERDI, Havana Denmark—ALEX TROEDSSON, Copenhagen Ecuador—FERNANDO LUCES CORTES, P.O. Box 932, Guayaquil El Salvador—EDGAR PATRICK T H O M P S O N , San Miguel England—Col. GEORGE TREVOR KELWAY, St. Anne's, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire France—BERNARD J. LANE, 2 Rue des Dardanelles, Paris XVII Germany—HANS A. F. MEINEKE, Kirchbachstrasse 208 a, Bremen Greece—ANASTASE KOFINIOTIS, 26 Skoufoc St., Athens Guatemala—JoSE GUILLERMO MAYORGA, Apartado No. 48, Guatemala City (C.A.) Honduras—RENE SAGASTUME, Tegucigalpa (C.A.) Iceland—BjARNi BJARNASON, Bankastraeti 9, Reykjavik Ireland—CHARLES P. WOAKES, 1 Highfield Park, Dublin Israel—AARON ROSENFELD, Haifa Italy (Grand Orient)—IGNAZIO COCOLA, Via Dei Bresciani 23, Rome Japan—DAVID M E T H , Masonic Bldg., 13-1 Shiba, Sakae-Cho Minato-Ku, Tokyo Manitoba—JOHN C U T H I L L , Reston Mexico (Baja Calif.) — Mexico (Campeche)— Mexico ( C h i h u a h u a ) — A N T O N I O ORRANTIA, Apartado No. 16, Parral (Chihuahua) Mexico (Nuevo Leon)—FIDEL C . MIRELES, Monterrey (Nuevo Leon) Mexico (San Luis P o t o s i ) — Mexico (Tamaulipas)—REUBEN A. MARTINEZ, Matamoros (Tamaulipas) Mexico (York)—^ROBERT L . LONGYEAR, J R . , Pestalozzi 851, Mexico 12, D . F. Netherlands—G. TANIS, Van Houtenlaan, Groningen New Brunswick—]. W M . D U N C A N , 34 St. James St., St. John (Canada) New South W a l e s — H E N R Y LARKIN, 10 Nesca Parade, Newcastle N e w Zealand—^JAMES G . DYKES, C/O Bank of New Zealand, Dunedin, C. 1
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Nicaragua—ANIBAL GARCIA LARGAESPADA, Managua (C.A.) Norway—FROYSTEIN HALVORSEN, Ivar Aasens vei 26, Vinderen pr, Olso Nova Scotia—IRA B . LOHNES, Freemason's Home, Windsor (Canada) Panama—SOCRATES ROIS MENDEZ, Apartado 84, Panama Peru—JOSE POLAR RAMOS, Apartado 2190, Lima Philippine Islands—ALFREDO CRUZ SESE, 22 Bugallon St., San Juan, Rizal Prince Edward Islands—WILLIAM MACLEAN, Montague, Prince Edward Island Quebec—B. M. MACCHARLES, 779 de Tonnancourt St., Three Rivers (Canada) Queensland—S. S. SPURR, Sydenham, Northgate Road, Nundah, N.E. 3, Brisbane Saskatchewan—E. H. KNOWLES, Regina (Canada) Scotland—H. V. D E LOREY, 11 Duddingston Road, Midlothian South Australia—WILLIAM HENRY ESSEX, 20 Marlborough St., Brighton Sweden—TORSTEN HANSTROM, Wittstocksgatan 9, Stockholm Switzerland— Tasmania—JAMES M . PARKER, 10 William St., West Hobart Venezuela—NICANOR GARCIA BAPTISTA, Apartado Postal 927, Caracas Victoria—HORACE I. HOLMES, Warrnambool (Australia) Western Australia—GEORGE CLIFTON KINSMAN, C/O Commonwealth Bank, Perth
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER U.S. G R A N D LODGES NEAR T H E G R A N D LODGE O F KANSAS A N D THEIR ADDRESSES. Alabama—J. W E N D E L L READY, Wellington Arizona—ROBERT H . GIBES, Rt. 1, Kansas City Arkansas—ARTHUR M . WILLIAMS, P.O. Box 15, Arkansas City California—ScoTT E. KELSEY, 1346 Arter, Topeka Colorado—LAUREN DALE RIGG, Leon Connecticut—WILLIAM T . SCHLICHTER, 403 Washington St., Clay Center Delaware—-ARTHUR W . BOYER, 948 Perry Ave., Wichita Dist. of Columbia—FERRIS M . HILL, 727 Market, Emporia Florida—RAY W . KINZIE, P.O. Box 56, Wichita Georgia—ELROY E . TILLOTSON, BOX 363, Emporia Idaho—WILLIAM J. KIRKHAM, P.O. Box 2513, Wichita Illinois—ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, 7th and Ann, Kansas City Indiana—EARL R . BROWN, Plains Kentucky—-REGINALD G . THOMPSON, Dwight Louisiana—HARRY E . CROSSWHITE, 525 New York, Holton Maine—CECIL F . DRAKE, Norton Maryland—RICHARD H . CRAVENS, BOX 903, Salina Massachusetts—GEORGE F . KERRICK, 220 W . 13th St., Wichita Michigan—J. FORREST AYRES, Greenleaf Minnesota—KENNETH N . POMEROY, 1907 Randolph, Topeka Mississippi—FLOYD KITTELL, 812 W . 6th St., Coffeyville Missouri—THOMAS L . FRANCIS, 2039 S. Estelle, Wichita Montana—PASCHAL W . LUNDY, Ness City Nebraska—HOMER B . OSBORN, 1701 E. Lewis, Wichita 7 Nevada—FRANK M . YEOMAN, P.O. Box 309, Kingman New Hampshire—JAMES A. CASSLER, People's Bank Bldg., McPherson New Jersey—ROBERT M . RILEY, 1888 Armstrong, Kansas City New Mexico—MARTIN H . POTTER, 323 E. 6th, Pratt New York—GEORGE F . BEEZLEY, Girard North Carolina—B. RALPH BOLINGER, Bucklin
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North Dakota—ARTHUR C HODGSON, P.O. Box 529, Lyons O h i o — J O H N H . MURRAY, 1020 S. 4th, Leavenworth Oklahoma—BRUCE N E W T O N , 326 E. 1st Ave., Wichita Oregon—THOMAS J. D U N N I N G , 1015 Laramie, Atchison Puerto Rico—CHARLES H . BARKER, Toronto Rhode Island—^J. Ross M O O N , Lincoln South Carolina^OTTO R. SOUDERS, 710 Schweiter Bldg., Wichita South Dakota—CARL E . GEORGESON, Lenora Tennessee—FLOYD A. PALMER, Box 1349, Topeka Texas—CLAUD F . Y O U N G , 1733 Sixteenth St. N.W., Washington, D. C. Utah—GEORGE M . ASHFORD, C/O Court House, Wichita Vermont—SAMUEL G . WILES, Macksville Virginia—ARMAND H . BISHOP, C/O Post Office, Parsons Washington—STANLEY J. KIRK, 837 North St., lola West Virginia—IVAN L . FARRIS, Cheney Wisconsin—ELMER G . HORNER, Ellinwood
G R A N D REPRESENTATIVES OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES NEAR THE G R A N D LODGE O F KANSAS A N D THEIR ADDRESSES. Alberta—GEORGE H . ROBISON, Burlington Argentina—HAROLD N . NICHOLS, 1968 N . 32nd St., Kansas City 4 Austria—MARCELLUS G . ROSS, Columbus Bolivia—FLORAN A. RODGERS, Box 707, Wichita Brazil—• (Amazonas & A c r e ) — W A L T E R H . VARNUM, Lawrence Brazil (Ceara)—OzRO W R I G H T , DeSoto Brazil (Paraiba)—JOSEPH H . CONRAD, Coolidge Brazil (Parana)—FLOYD H . C O F F M A N , Ottawa Brizil (Piaui—CLAYTON J. C O N N E L L , Fall River Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)—CARROL R . D E A N , 626 S. Phillips, Salina Brazil (Minas Gerais)—RICHARD L . BECKER, Box 377, Coffeyville Brazil (Rio Grande do S u l ) — H A R O L D C . SWOPE, Yates Center Brazil (Santa Catarina)—HAROLD E . CHAPPELL, Plains Brazil (Sao Paulo)—CARROLL C . ARNETT, 1004-18th St., Bellevile British Columbia—JOHN A. H E T Z E L , 918 Oak St., Newton Canada—JAMES H . STEWART, JR., Box 576, Wichita Chile—CLARENCE E . BIRCH, Scottish Rite Temple, Lawrence China—LEE M . H O L M E S , Hill City Colombia—ELLSWORTH B . SEWELL, JR., 309 S. Oliver, Wichita Costa Rica—LuciON R. V A N ORDSTRAND, 208 E. l4th, Hutchinson Cuba—ROY H . CLOSSEN, Coflfeyville Denmark—WILLIAM H . HARRISON, Downs Ecuador—ADDISON C IRBY, 209 S. Main St., Fort Scott El Salvador—RICE LARDNER, 816 Sherman St., Olathe England—S. A L L E N DAUGHERTY, 401 S. Seneca, Wichita 13 France—LEO J. SCHISLER, 1005 Main St., Goodland Germany—HERSCHEL L . H O F F M A N , 900 Center, Marysville Greece—KARL J. BAUMGARTNER, P.O. Box 238, Goodland Guatemala—JESSE R . FRANKLIN, 1570 Central Ave., Horton Honduras—HARVEY L . HENDERSON, Satanta Iceland—H. HERBERT TULLER, 1038 Hilltop, Lawrence Ireland—HENRY S. BUZICK, J R . , Sylvan Grove Israel—MERLE D . EVANS, Garden City Italy— (Grand Orient)—HARRY OLANDER, 5122 W . 71st Terrace, Prairie Village 15
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Japan—CHARLES L . BISHOP, Medicine Lodge Manitoba—HOMER C . ANDERSON, 1139 Home, Topeka Mexico (Baja California)—ScoTT A. MOUSE, 730 E. 9th, Emporia Mexico (Campeche)—CHARLES J. BOWIE, Oakley Mexico (Chihuahua)—WILLIAM A. RUMFORD, Leavenworth Mexico (Nuevo L e o n ) — B E N W . GRAVBILL, BOX 226, Mission Mexico (San Luis Potosi)—M. AARON SMITH, 2027 N . Waco, Wichita 3 Mexico (Tamaulipas)—LEON L . COUSLAND, 1112 W . Olive, El Dorado Mexico ( Y o r k ) — V E R N O N D . MARTIN, Concordia Netherlands—FORREST B . CROLL, 411 Minnesota, Kansas City New Brunswick—GLENN E . WILLIAMS, BOX 263, Oswego New South Wales—E. G L E N N ROBISON, Gridley New Zealand—FLOYD S. ECORD, Burlington Nicaragua—DON C . HEMINGER, P.O. Box 613, Great Bend Norway—RAY B . RAMSEY, 635 Jewell, Topeka Nova Scotia—JOHN BENGEL, 600 Riley, Independence Panama—EARL L . LYON, 124 S. Hill, Fort Scott Peru—CLARENCE G . NEVINS, 1005 Central, Dodge City Philippine Islands—RoY G. SHEARER, Abilene Prince Edward Island—MARION M . MILLER, Longton Quebec—ERNEST A. M O N E Y , Parsons Queensland—CLINE C . CURTISS, Colby Saskatchewan—JAMES H . TRICE, 400 N . Main, Medicine Lodge Scotland—ROBERT F . RILEY, 1601 N . 8th, Neodesha South Australia—RICHARD W . EVANS, BOX 969, Dodge City Sweden—ROSCOE E . PETERSON, Larned Tasmania—BEN S. PAULEN, Fredonia Venezuela—MAX W . MYERS, 2615 Grandview Blvd., Kansas City Victoria—LAZARUS LOEB, 405 Olive St., Leavenworth Western Australia—CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, 320 W . 8th St., Topeka
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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF
M.-. W.-. ADDISON CRAFT IRBY GRAND MASTER O F MASONS I N KANSAS
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March 12, 1959 to March 10, I960
By M.-. W.-.
ScoTT E. KELSEY,
P.G.M.
Topeka Lodge N o . 17 Topeka, Kansas
ADDISON CRAFT IRBY, the subject of this sketch once described himself as a "sand hills rebel." This no doubt refers to the place of his birth which occurred at Holly Springs, Mississippi on August 30, 1905. H e was the third child of the six children born to PLEASANT EUGENE and LENORA M C M U L L E N IRBY.
His parents
had come there from Grenada County, Miss., and his father was a highly respected cotton gin machinery salesman and Mason. The young man who later in life was to guide the destinies of Kansas Masonry during its 104th year, was at first musically inclined. H e used his music to good advantage and made if help pay the cost of his education at the University of Mississippi and Northwestern University Medical School, after he had made the big decision to become a Doctor of Medicine. H e had graduated from the High School in Holly Springs at the tender age of 16, and "Ole Miss" at the age of 20. He received his M D at Northwestern in 1928 and then entered as an intern at Sydenham Hospital, Baltimore, Md. Baltimore was an important, move for a young doctor of medicine, for at this point in his life he met a charming nurse from North Carolina, Miss BETSY EAST. His courtship was successful and they were married in Washington, D . C. on October 10, 1928. Medical residency ended for the newlyweds in 1930 and they then moved to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where the young M D was on the staff of St. Anthony Hospital for a brief time. After Oklahoma City came Montague County, Texas, and a real experience during the depression days. Two young men came to their house during that residence; J I M born in 1931, and K E N N E T H in 1936. These two young men have come to be the pride and joy of the household as well they might! Both are graduates with Phi Beta Kappa honors at Kansas University. J I M completed his PhD at Ann Arbor in 1959 and is now on the faculty of Princeton University, while K E N N E T H is at present working on his Masters Degree at Harvard. In 1940, the IRBY family came to Kansas and Dr. IRBY became associated with a famous Kansas Mason, Dr. CLAUD F , YOUNG, in the operation of a clinic at Fort Scott, Kansas. Shortly thereafter he "joined the Lodge." That was quite an event in Dr. IRBY'S life, for it opened up a wide area of activity for him. He took to Masonry, like a duck to water, and this year has been the culmination of his Masonic experience, for he was not only to become a Grand Master of Masons, but was also to receive recognition in the Scottish Rite by being Corontede a 33° Honorary on December 5, 1959. A war was going on in 1942 and 1943, and D r . IRBY felt that his services were needed so he entered the U. S. Naval Reserves, and was commissioned a Lieutenant Commander in November 1942. That led to service on the seven seas and what he describes as the 'worst year of his life' on Adak Island in the Aleutians
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during 1943. Here he encountered the world's worst weather—snow, sleet and : rain, fog, "williwaws" and occasionally, sunshine. Naval service also included a tour of the Great Lakes Naval Training Station, and duty aboard the Assault Transport, USS Bollinger, which was designed "to carry both troops and cargo, and to land troops and equipment in small boats from . ship to shore." For our Grand Master, the war ended about Thanksgiving 1945 and by that time he had decided to specialize in pediatrics. That meant a year of additional study at the Graduate School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, and another term at the K U Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Since that time M . ' . W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY has been practicing medicine in Fort Scott, Kansas and although he spends many hours in looking after sick children, the past five years has found him burning the candle at both ends in order that he could carry on the duties of a Grand Lodge officer, and especially the past year while serving the Masons of Kansas as their Grand Master. T h e road to the Grand East was long and perhaps at times a little rough, but always there were friends, old and new to help smooth out the rough spots which made the journey ] one to be long remembered not only by M . ' . W . ' . IRBY but by every Mason in Kansas who had the privilege to fellowship with him. MASONIC RECORD. RISING S U N LODGE N O . 8, FORT SCOTT, KANSAS.
Initiated April 11, 1941; Passed May 9, 1941; Raised June 13, 1941; Senior Steward 1942; Junior Deacon 1943; Junior Steward 1946; Senior Steward 1947; Junior Deacon 1948; Senior Deacon 1949; Junior Warden 1950; Senior Warden 1951; Master 1952, District Deputy Grand Master 1953. GRAND LODGE SERVICE:
Grand Senior Deacon 1955; Grand Junior Warden 1956; Grand Senior Warden 1957; Deputy Grand Master 1958; Grand Master 1959. COMMITTEE SERVICE:
On reports of Grand Officers: Mem. 1954. On Masonic Education: Mem. 1956, 1957, 1958. CAPITULAR. F T . SCOTT CHAPTER N O . 3, F T . SCOTT, KANSAS.
k a r k Master March 11, 1947; Past Master April 22, 1947; Most Excellent Master and Royal Arch April 28, 1947; Scribe 1948; King 1949, 1950, 1951; Captain of Host 1952; Principal Sojourner 1953. CRYPTIC. loLA COUNCIL N O . 8, IOLA, KANSAS.
Royal Master, Select Master and Super Excellent Master April 8, 1949CHRISTIAN K N I G H T H O O D . H U G H DE PAYENS COMMANDERY N O . 3, FORT SCOTT, KANSAS.
Red Cross, Knight Malta, and Knight Templar February 8, 1955; Prelate 1955. OTHER O R G A N I Z A T I O N S .
Fort Scott Consistory of the Scottish Rite, October 27-29, 1941. Made a Knight Commander of the Court of Honor—October 18, 1949. Elected 33° Hon. October 20, 1959 Goroneted December 5, 1959. - -• - • St. Justin Conclave Red Cross of Constantine (Kansas City, Kan.) 1957 Order of the Eastern Star—Olive Chapter No. 13, 1942. White Shrine of Jerusalem, Charter Member Fidelis Deo Shrine N o . 6 March 28, 1946. • '--•' AAONMS Mirza Temple, Pittsburg, Kansas, December 1?45; ••;
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A P P O I N T I V E G R A N D OFFICERS, 1959. (1) ELROY E. TILLOTSON, Grand Chaplain; (2) BEN W. GRAYBILL, Grand Senior Deacon; (3) IVAN L. FARRIS, Grand Junior Deacon; (4) CHARLES D. GALLIPEAU, Grand Marshal; (5) VICTOR C. KINGSBURY, Grand Sword Bearer; (6) CHARLES TUSTIN, Grand Senior Steward; (7) CLEVELAND T. MARTIN, Grand Junior Steward; (8) HENRY C. WRIGHT, Grand Pursuivant; (9) LAUREN DALE RIGG, Grand Tyler; (10) JOHN E. LOEPPKE, Ass't Grand Tyler.
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Deaths During the Year 1959 No.
1—Edward E. Beauchamp; Henry Lee Corbet.
No.
2—Joseph C. Bramlage; Anthony Jelinek; Felix C. Land; Fracis H. Powell; Harry H. Seckler; Henry F. Wortman; Herman O. Zimmer.
No.
3—Maurice E. Addison; Fred Charles All vine; Leon Chester Baker; Wilson Augustus Baker; Roger Emmerson Bartow; Herman Henry Bartz; Lawrence Elmer Beebe; Charles Berkstresser; Alphens J. Bondurant; Ross Wilson Brown; Oscar Sherman Calhoun; William McKenzie Clark; Stephen A. Cobb; Robert Walter Dennett; Fred Dunlap; Elmer Joe Ehbauer; Gilbert D. France; Bedford Gordon Gilbreath; James M. Goodnight; Adrian Walter Gray; Jesse Edwin Green; Glenn Gunderson; Claude A. Hitchcock; George Louis Horseman; John J. Hovey; Robert Carson Hubbard; Edward Arthur Jackman; Russell William Jensen; Ed Marriam Johnson; Keith Richard Johnson; James Carroll Johnston; Paul Oscar Kaiser; Vibert Dewey Kitts Jr.; William J. McAnany; Karl A. McDonnold; John H. Meik; Andrew C. Miller; Lou Blaine Naylor; Clifford C. Nesseirode; Hans George H. Neilsen; William C. Pinkard; Fred Robertson; Guy T. Rose; Glenn Taggart Scott; Glen Reid Shepherd; Harry Linn Simpson; Gad O. Smith; Lyman Lee Stewart; Phillip Eugene Stotler; George Emil Straten; William H. Stuckey; Frank Brady Williams.
No.. 4—Joseph R. Adams. No.
5—George H. Edwards; Charles L. Hixon; Robert G. Hubbard; Charles A. Hunt; Perry Jasper Jessip.
No.
6—James G. Akright; Harry L. Chambers; Roland A. DeWatteville; Melvin W. Goff; Louis H. Griffith; Carl F. Hess; William G. Hutson; George W. Lamb; Glenn A. Moody; Charles W . Nelson; Pear! Perky; Charles O. Radcliffe; Henry H. Rhode; Robert L. Seamans; Joseph J. Swatta.
No.
7—Arthur G. Barger; Victor G. Beck; John K. Beckner William Chisholm; Robert W. Colvin; Clarence A. Fogel Strom; Emmett D. Goss; Miller C. Ickes; Herbert W. Jacobs Edward Kaiser; Frank C. Lemaster; Ewell S. Nightwine William F. Schachsiack; Henry M. Shoemaker; Clifford A. Van Pelt; August A. Weber; Tom Frank Yates.
No.
8—Joseph Warren Blatchley; Robert Blum; Ray Theodore Cooke; Clifton Woodward Crain; John Shaner Fixley; John Thomas Gilpin; John Casper Hill; Andrew Frank Johnson; George W^- Johnson: Harry D, Moore; Marion M. Rose; Henry Wesley Smallwood; Lewis Simon Wadiey Sr.
No.
9—Henry H. Asher; Frederick R. Bartz; Chester A. Hemphill: Ward Keller; George M. March; Samuel L. Morris; Winfred M. Newmark; Elijah Patchen; Frederick G. Soxman; Robert H. Stewart; Carl L. Strange; David S. Woodward.
No.
10—Edward J. Butt; James F. Casey; Charles Thomas W . Cook, Jr.; William P. Feth; Harvey john; Morris B. Hamilton; Homer W . Haug; Fred Omer Baxter Johnson; Frank H. Krohne; Fred H. William J. Textor; Lawrence C. White.
No.
11—Clifford Basye; Fred W . Meyer; Bert H. Scott.
E. Cook; B. GoodHuffman; J. Peters;
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12—^Julian B. Aubuchon; Otho Behymer; James C. Brogan; William T. Brooks; Charles R. Brown; Urban C. Brown; Ray C. Cameron; John M. Campbell; Lewis D. Cooper; Frank E. Curtis; Thomas J. Davis; Francis M. Dunham; Frank A. Eckdall; James D . Forren; Roy E. Harter; Albert L. Hatfield; Harvey E. Hembling; Warren J. Hobbs; William F. Hughey; Bertel! E. Hyle; Paul O. Krueger; Fred H. Lewis; William J. Lewis; Elmer H. Lunsford; Orville J. McCants; Hansford H. O'Bryhim; Bernie R. Olin; Richard W . Payne; Fred S. Perkins; Arthur L. Phillips; Ernest T. Smales; John H. Steinmeyer; Clarence R. Still; Chauncey B. Tressler.
No.
13—Fred B. Nightingale.
No.
14—Ralph Gi'bbs; John Hoskinson; Roscoe D. Jenkins; Henry L. Johnson; Charles M. Metzger; Oren L. Reynolds.
No.
15—Orlin Clinton Baker; Virgil Maurice Conover; Rudolph Dressier; Alfred Lewis Jackson; Marion Fore Russell; George Scheuflcr.
No.
l6—Lee Roy Engle; Ebenezer Torrey Englesby; Edwin Maurice Hess; Miner Monroe Justin; William F. Knauer; Harry Sklar.
No.
17—George Oliver Bowman; David Ellsworth Brelsford; Walter Thomas Chaney; James Robert Cowdrey; Guy Samuel Davidson; Elmer William Davis; John Alfred Deardorff; Harold Clarence Easter; Paul Hyland Edgar;WiIbur Andrew Erskine; Everett Sherman Fairchild; Jack Frank Long; Robert Arthur Long; Dan Manley Leon Longstaff; Roy L. Mantooth; James Russell Maurer; Hilmer Emanuel Melgren; Pasquale Memole; Charles Reinhold Nagle; Grant P. Reynolds, Jr.; Clyde Lemoine Smalley; James Edward Thomas.
No.
18—Walter R. Bell; Nathaniel D . BJgelow; Frank E. Boone; John Brown; Charles A. Coe, Jr.; John N . Carter; Henry F. Duvall; Pierre C. Elder; Jesse Graves; William A, Harms; Paul S. Hughes; Louis Justice; Raymond G. Moore; William L. Ramsey; Walter J. Roberts; Claude Sauerbrei; Fred C. Schmocker; Floyd I. Serene; Burl G. Starkweather; Charles W. Watts.
No.
19—William A. Anderson; Samuel L. Daniel; Walter Forrest; Robert G. Gifford; Robert C. Glover; Herman Lewis Renspease; James Arthur Robinson.
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20—Guy Baker; Elmer E. Baxter; Ivan Coffindaffer; K. Floyd; Nicholas John Vieux.
Elbert
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21—Adolph Henry Conerus; Vansel Franklin Cline.
No.
23—Edward M. Huey,
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24—Ross Vincent Ayers; James A. Brown; Charles Alfred Cragg; Forrest Gilbert Ferguson; Edmiston Jefferson Gardner; Milton Paul Gartrell; Francis Marion Griffin; Loyal G. Harris; Bertice Elmer Joslin; Henry Peter Kolbohm; Morrell Edward Miller; William Louis Speer; James Cleve Tibbetts; Edwin Arthur Vest.
No.
26—Russell W . Flack,
No.
27—Carl W . Rich; Glick Fockele.
No.
28—Earl Post; Gran A. Camp.
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29—Fred Dressen; Albin A. Myers; Wade C. Shaffer.
No.
30—Sleyman Abraham; Henry F. Edmiston; William F. Henrie; Clyde McGrew; George J. Moorehead; Harvey L. Sooby.
No.
31—Frank A. Carter; Emmett Brinton Case.
No.
32—Walter R. Black; James Dickson; John C. Madden.
No.
35—Irvin R. Curry; Ralph Heatley; Todd Henderson; John M. Johnson; William E. A. Meek; Cecil W. Starr; Richard R. Stewart.
No.
36—William J. Barber; Joseph Jones; Willie J. Ray; Robert R. Rhodes; Tom R. Yadon, Sr.
No.
37—Demus F. Beckett; B. Frank Coburn; John E. Dennerline Earnest S. Hearon; Edward T. Moore; Sanford C. Noland; P. Albert Petitt; Perry A. Riddlebarger; Lester W. Rose; Harry H. Whitaker.
No.
38—John E. Baker; Lester L. Burt; J. Earl Chastain; Alta M. Dunfap; Benjamin F. Jones; Frank P. Root.
No.
39—Johannes Rudbeck.
No.
40—John S. Adams; Harvey W. Dent.
No.
42—Lewis H. Carnahan; Karl F. Kraft; Charles H. Klusmire; Frank Lutz; Charles W . Porterfield; John A. Powell.
No.
43—Clifford L. Buskirk; Milo Robert Coe; Charles B. Garten; Claude M. Jarrett; Howard G. McDiU; Charles B. Querfeld; Ray O. Schardein.
No.
44—Ural B. Elliott; Glen Eldon Fawkes; Walter Garris; Claib B. Harris, Sr.; Frank J. Hunt; Jesse H. Lamb; John W. Parkins; Charles A. Policy; William R. Simons; William F. Stiles.
No.
45—Joseph L. Abels.
No.
46—Erwin J. McKee.
No.
48—George H. Calvert; David L. Signor.
No.
49—Otto V. Jackson.
No.
51—Harold W . Anderson; James A. Baker; William A. Biby; Lawrence R. Biggart; Alfred H. Carmain; Samuel C. Carroll; Frank A. Cleaves; Frank T. Cramer; Joseph Fred Crandall; John T. Davies; Karl W. Franks; Ralph C. Galletly; Robert S. Gordon; William H. Grebe; John Birt Haeen; William G. Harper; Paul I. Harrison; David W. Huddleston; Peter L Isaacson; Ralph W. Kennedy; Thomas Clarke Key; Russell M. Kincaid; Joseph H. McCoy: Arthur C. Mcintosh; Charles W. McPherson; Arthur L. Marshall; Carl W . Moore; Reuben E. Niedens, Sr.; Ralph V. Nixon; John H . Norwood; George F. Offen; Richard G. Peterson; Thomas C. Pollard; Theodore F. Rickenbacher; Madison E. Rogers; Albert J. Schober; Thomas A. Shaughnessy; Castle M. Shrout; Carl Snyder; Howard E. Snyder; Otis F. Snyder; James A. Stoner; Ralph W. Stum-
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D E A T H S—Continued baugh; Claude D . Turner; John W . Varner; Chester L. Wilcox; Ernest F. Wilcox; Warren E. Wilson; Adolph P. Wolff; Joseph C. Hoover.
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52—George H. Weeks.
No.
54—Lewis Francis Barnhart: Harishall Fife; Kirby Fouts.
No.
56—Clarence J. Brink.
No.
58—George W . Brown; Lyle W . Farwell; Paul L. Wilson.
Sam
Edwards,
Jr.;
Franklin
No. 59—Arthur G. Hare; Clinton L. Tatum. No. 60—J. Lawrence Alley; Charles Elda Banker; Lyman Richard Bessey; Ralph Robert Brandshaw; Louis Otto Gottschick; James R. Green; Eugene Paul Hoff; Roscoe E. Kohr; George Donald Lovitt; Herman Phillip Miller; William A. Neal; Julius H. Parkess; George Louis Peters; Robert E. Phillips; Thomas Albert Phillips; Gilbert Jay Raplee; John Alexander Ross; Ben Scheck; Fred August Stegeman; Charles Tapp; Jasper Elbert Whittecar; Henry Arthur Woolley. No. 61—^John T. Jarvis. No. 62—Clarence H . Hotze. No.
63—Glenn Barcus.
No. 64—Quincy Adam Groh; Charles Larzelere. No. 65—Bert Atwood. No.
66—Harry 0 . Ritter, Sr.
No. 67—^Walter E. Lane. No. 68—Jacob Bell; Edward W. Jones; Ernest F. Knuth; George Meeker; William M. Sherman. No.
70—Andrew J. Borngrover; Harry J. Hammond; George Burns; Charles H. Widau.
No. 71—S. L. Altermatt; Albert Cudney; James Haley; C. C. Lawlis; John C. Meyers; Morris D. Opperman; Thomas L. Rightly. No. 72—Thomas C. Stabler.
Cocks; Thomas C. Mawdsley; George E.
No. 73—Ansel N. Humphrey. No.
74—Clifford W . Alley; Floyd M. Gosnell; Roy E. Guest; William B. Jones; George A. Mcintosh; Alfred E. Pressnell; William E. Sturdevant; Redwood W . Taylor; Leslie R. Webster.
No.
75—Samuel W . Carroll; Abe Giltner; John Alexander W. Hutchinson; Jesse U. Prickett.
W.
Hamlet;
No. 76—Tom W. Burress; Lorenz" F. Debus; G. B. Gardner; Thomas A. Heady; Kern G. Hoag; Mark Leatherman; P. R. Oliver; Earl J. Reynolds; Earl A. Rosebush; Chancey C. Simmons.
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77—Robert W. Bedwell; Edgar S. Haworth; Melvah E. Lonker; Donald E. Shelite; Melvin E, Thompson.
No.
78—William B. Davis; Arthur C. Morehouse; William Scheer; Edward B. Shonyo.
K.
No.
79—Roscoe S. Collins; Harrison B. Dubois; William Gifford; George A. Hopkins; Harold L. Hopkins.
E.
No.
80—Alfred N. Bocook; William A. Browne; George C. Goad; Fred Hull; Orlen L. Little; William H. Long; Lewis E. Waddell.
No.
81—WiHiam Paris Crumrine; Edwin Noble Kingcade; Thomas J. White.
No.
82—George W. Underhill.
No.
83—Alfred C. Eisele; Lovell H. Hall; Fred J. Pappenhausen; Eugene Miller Sutton; George W. Woodard.
No.
84—John W. Davis; John A. Ramsey.
No.
85—Otto G. Youngeberg.
No.
86—Vere G. Appleby; John Thomas Arnold, Sr.; Frend Harold Breitweiser; Cleo Carl Bumgarner; Herbert Preston Carpenter; Carl Erwood Clark; John A. Cooksey; Charley E. Davidson; Max Doctor; Floyd M, Flynn; William Harvey Frederick; Bertwin Furnas; Victor Jones Grandy; Frank Funk Graves; George Washington Hamilton; Cecil William Hatfield; William Frederick Hedberg; James Cain Jackson; George Harold Jewell; Fred Roy Keithley; Cecil Aubrey Knight; James Marion Landon; Fred KoppUn Leonard; Weston Orine Lyle; Albert Cooper Mabry; Delbert F. Marshall; Arthur George Maurer; Cleo Zaring Miller; William D. Miller; William Perry Moore; James Marion Morris; Thomas Witt Mott; Marvin Plowman; Robert William Plowman; Herbert J. Raines; Earl Allen Rutledge; Charles Sylvester Schnug; Alvin Augutus Shoemake; Robert Donald Shreve; Harry Elmore Smith; Warren Keith Smith; Hal Chambers Starkey; William'Walter Tarrant; Fred Carl Welch; John Noyes Westfall; Edward Andrew Willot.
No.
87—Glen J. Pearcy.
No.
88—Francis C. Jones; Robert V. Hall; John A. Mitchell; Melvin Stewart; W. Merton Stoffle; Marion Wortman.
No.
89—Edward Herzing, Jr.
No.
90—Frank J. Addie; Emerson W. Bohnsack; John A. Currey Otis Goodnow; William D. McCain; George B. McClain Donald L. Pemberton; Charles F. Peyton; Charles G. Sebrell John L Walters; Roy A. Weaver; Julius G. White; Edward H. Yocum; Ira H. Zimmerman.
No.
91—Everett Weis Haddan; Clyde Carney Hamilton; Emil A. Hohn; Arthur Theodore Lindeen; John Henry Mahlman; Charles D. Spence; Harvey Warren Tobin; Ernest Clifton Webber.
No.
92—Walter Mumbower.
E.
Collins;
Leopold
A.
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Charles
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93—Daniel Loi Booth; James B. McNaught; Joseph W . Neet; George L. Peterson; Leonard M. Sullivan; W. Frank Veatch.
No.
94—Oliver D. Baily; Robert E. Camm; Ralph L. Cohee; Ralph J. Kennedy; John W. McGuire; Robert Lee Pettit; John A. Purkaple; Daniel W. Thompson; Frederick D. Stoops; Charles A. Vandaveer; James E. Vickers,
No.
95—Floyd E. Bray; Edman Chapman; Emil J. Chapman; William L. Jones; Bennett H. Neuman; Ernest A. Otto; Paul Jacob Stazel.
No.
96—Waiter J. Brotherson; Howard Roosevelt Hoffman; Thomas M". Thompson; Ralph L. Turner; Cecil J. Young.
No.
97—Ross James Cook; Paul Porter Doane; Forrest Richard Dove; Francis Le Roy Gilliland; Omar Hicks; Joseph McDaniel Hili; Thomas Alfred Jackson; Scott Mann Jones; Arby Lewis Lindsey; Richard Clayton Loomis; Harry R. Martin; James Cleo Musgrove; William Ellsworth Poole; Charles Enoch Renfroe; Charles A. Waldorf; Henry Herman Wierwill.
No.
98—Christian F. Bath; Delbert Lelie Carter; Clarence Mathews Sidesinger.
No.
99—David E, Anderson; George G. Anderson; Kenneth G. Bidweli; Oscar H. Blase; Squire G. Cantrill; Robert W. Charter; Edward G. Curtis; J. Claude Dial; Edward C. Dietrich; Floyd S. Drum; Harry C. Durkin; Oliver T. Estes; James I. Francis; Jacob F. Gseli; Lee Hackett; Latan A. Hamilton; Joseph L. Haskeli; George L. Jesseph; Leon R. Johnson; Wilburn D. Kennedy; Chester L L. Kidd; Jesse C. Knowles; Guy T. Long; Russell J. McKeown; Max G. Marshall; Earle O. Nelson; John B. Ogletree; James F. Pickett; Frank L. Pierce; Charles H. Reber; Ezra Rick; Garfield H. Russell; Claude E. Smith; Howard L. Stutler; Wayne D. Thompson; Earl E. Van'y; Murrell A. Ward; Athel Wells; Donald l>e Whitaker; Stephen A. Williams; Clarence H. Wilson; Lee J. WolfenBerger.
No.
100—John Mason Pearson; Frank Louis Tredway; Irvin Ellis Wilson.
No.
101—Phillip Pry.
No.
102—Joseph H. Banowitz; Alfred A. Bayless; Hugh W. Clark; Paul N . Crow; John E. Downey; George M. Gamble; Charles I. Hedges; Benjamin Heyman; William E. Johnson; Walter James; Antone Kemmemer; Roscoe Kirby Long; Herschel E. Newlon; George William Noel; William O'Day; Vaughn L. Partridge; George W. Perry; Louis Starts; James S. Ward; William C. Yeubanks.
No.
103—William E. Baker; Zack Baker; Howard C. Blanton; Virden E. Childers; Charles C. DeBolt; Oscar D. Dunsmore; Charles E. Eklund; Hugh T. Jones; Joseph E. Ktrschner; Eugene W . Leabo; James L. Mason; John F. McFariand; Frank L. McMuUin; Ernest W. Norman; Willie Arthur Pownall; Harry B. Russum; Robert F. Smith; Avery Sprague; William D. Steinbrook; Kenneth W. Wright; Frank F. Young.
No.
104—Snowden C. Duston; James R. Hyland; Lloyd A. McHenry; James Calvin Morrow; William W . Seitz; Ernest J. Thiele.
March
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105—Samuel B. Fleming.
No.
106—Henry S. Bieler; Daryl F. Cutmyer; Leslie A. Gould; Mathew R. Moutray.
No.
107—Robert A. Atkinson; Adam H. Black; Edward R. Bulmer; Guy T. Cox; Ralph H, Edmundson; Carl R. Hampton; Dale Hebrank; Dean v . Matthews; Ivan Chester Pitts; William C. Reed; Fred L. Revelette; William S. Rhodes; William G. Swearingen; Bruce Vaughn; Howard C. Wheaton.
No.
108—Joseph C. Overbeck; Chester Stevens.
No.
109—John W . Grimsley.
No.
110—Charles C. Cranston; Arthur L. Dyer; Willard J. Franks; Ben W . Friedel; James L. Holliday; J. Carl McGregor; Merle A. Ogilbee; Derby D. Rucker; William H. Spruens; Charles M. Wallace.
No.
I l l - A l f r e d P. French; Clyde S. Smith.
No.
113—Jsy C. Brady; George A. Bray; John C. Bossom; Kendall Irving; Paul Moffett.
No.
114—Earl A. Barker; David F. Kagey; Walter E. Pinon.
No.
115—Elmer E. Christy; Lee C. Shull.
No.
116—Charles-S. Munger.
No,
117—Elmer Anderson; John Leroy Bartlctt; Clarence Michael Blythe; Everett' Leroy Clayton; James Anderson Cushman; Charles Reed Devore; Ivan Joseph Donaldson; John WiUiarn Farran; John Sterling Graham; William Franklin Harris; Harry Berton Haskett; Frank Reurick Hunter; Vern J. Kirk; Robert Mays Kiskadden; William H. Martin; James Howard Mears; David Ellington Peak; Daniel James Snider; William Edgar Thomasson; Edwin Darrell Trammell.
No.
119—John E, Bolick; Henry S. Brown; Jay Burdick; James Elmer Fletcher; Vincent P. Glades; Davici Crockett Shaw; George W . Sieber; ]esse Dewey Spielman; Harold Roy Welch.
No.
120—Floyd Davis; Louis W . Johnson; Eldo D. Kroeker; Melvin Seglem; Haldene R. Stealy; Henry J. Windsor.
No.
131-—Hownrd Tennant.
Sidney Carlisle: Owen Earl Orr: Christopher
No.
122—Marion R. Buchanon; William M. Van Scoyoc.
No.
123—Carl G. Nystrom; Everett E. McClure.
No.
124—Charles Virgil Bacon; Alfred Walker Battin; William Thomas Bond; Hubert Luther McCown; Warren Thompson; W . A. Tonquest.
No.
125—Robert Richard Bowman; Charles Weaver Hotle; Harm Schoen.
No.
126—Thomas S. Baughman; John W . Ransom.
No.
127—William R. Cristler; George Lavern Rockhold.
209
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March
D E A T H S—Continued No.
129—Henry Martin Debus; Fred W . Hanchett; Clarence McKinlcy Kelly; Alexander Q. Miller; Raymond H. Munford; James E. Skeiton; Richard B. Ward.
No.
130—Otto Lueck.
No.
132—John C. Dikeman.
No.
133^FIoyd D. Allen; William H. Ames; Clarence A. Bahruth; Irma Barker; James R. Bays; Herman O. Bean; Billie J. Box; Richard H . Brooks; Lloyd P. Conrad; George A. Daniels; Elmer S. Eddins; Walter C. Emigh; John C. Foreburger; George M. Getter; Paul S. Hartley; Leroy Herring; Charles H. House; Roy E. Hughes; Phillip E. Lewis; Paul M. Mansfield.
No.
134—William M. Beall; Herbert T. Bradley; Albert A. Simpson; Charles Robert Welch; John T. Wilhelm; Jobe L. Wingrove.
No.
135—Everett Mcintosh; Herman Schneutgen.
No.
136—Robert F. Clark; Clarence W . Copeland; Albert Raymond Dunn; Isaac Tracy Stansbury; Lou Todd.
No.
137—James B. Fain; Eldon E. Phillips; Wiliam Frank Ringstaff; John H, Rorick; Luther Bernard Wilson; Edward C. Wright.
No.
138—^John R. Thomson.
No.
139—Charles J. Anderson; Raymond G. Dosien.
No.
140—Howard C. Bass; Odie L. Bateman; Frank H. Battlse; Charlie R. Breeden; Eugene B. Cool; Edward L. Crook; Arlie W . Estes; Samuel G. Fairchild; Garth W . George; Charles W . Godwin; Charles E. Hall; William J. Hanan; Jay P. Hausam; George E. Kidwell; Harry C. Light; Murl Masters; Elmer L. Moeser; Charles D. McKeown; Joe Paul; Fred C. Preble; Harry E. Rugh; Raymond M. Stansbury; John I. Stewart; Ira W . Thompson,
No.
141—Robert Harold Burgess; Heilbrun; James T. Hunt.
No.
142—^William Henry Burgener; Lyle Carmain; Walter Keith Groves; Clarence Eliot Hedrick; Frederick A. Hudson; Carl Kennedy; Rein Poeschel; Floyd Alexander Seltenreich; Lloyd Shorthose; Ross Orion Smith; Walter Ernest Steele; William Arthur Sweet; LeRoy Erwin Thorne; Mordie Lee Woods.
Ethan
M.
Gill;
Alfred
B.
No.. 143—Paul A. Griffin; Clay C. Nielson. No.
144—Vessie S. Cantrell; Errett E. Lamb; Jennings E. Williams.
No.
145—Harry C. Annan; Derbin Blair; Ora D . Cochran; Charles W . Cooke; Dan N . Freeman; Ralph H. Jones; Thaddeus McCoy; Edwin H . Thiessen.
No.
146—Bruce H. Baker; James A. Forrest; Lafronier M. Herrongton; Karl Kalina; Frank Kroboth; Marvin A. Merritt; Charles E. Short.
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D E A T H S—Continued' No.
147—George Wheeler.
Hauser; Herman
No.
148—William Woerner.
No.
149—C. O. Dunbar; Orr Henderson.
No.
150—^Walter Robert Bradley; John Roy Burford; Roy Green Coulter; Frank Clinton Covington; Elmer Lee Davis; Thomas Absolom Erhard; Oscar E. Hendron; John M. Kelly; Ray Luke; Ernest Admiral Lupher; William Exim Orrell; Leo Tarleton Pryor; Earl James Taggart; Robert Everett Tassey; Clyde Emmett Wilson.
No.
151—Forrest E. Bush; Ellis G. Carr; Glenn W . Hensley; Milton T. Minor.
No.
152—Joseph C. Booth; John H. Dressier; William E. Nelson; William H. Rogers; Wayne L. Smith.
No.
155—Bert J. Clark; Adolph Gary Madsen; Leon T. Mart; Daniel DeWitt Mickey; Napoleon Overton Moody; Leon Echols Rainey.
No.
154—Leo F. Clark; Wilbur G. Songer; William E. Squires.
W.
Gibson;
H. Johnsmeyer; Clarence
Hillman;
Charles B. Irvin
A.
No.
156—Leamon C. C. Raster.
No.
157—Orville E. Brooks; James C. Prophet.
No.
158—John Herbert Edwards; Bert E. Forrey; Noland Hundley.
No.
159—James Edward Cowley.
No.
160—^James W . Bell; John A. Graham.
No.
161—Murray H. Barnes; Louis E. Paetke.
No.
162—Henry W . Ayers; John Bungard; August F. Grote; William P. Isley; Emil Jonach, Jr.; Orville S. Lanning; Robert L. Welton.
No.
163—^William Pense Alspaugh; Clyde Leroy Fink; Alfred Donart.
No.
164—Clearman C. Cooper; John Franke; Fred T, Gatlin; Herbert Howland; John Kronberger; Alanzo B. Nichols.
No.
165—Henry A. Goodier; Benjamin H. Riggs; James Bert Shockey; Arthur R. Tabor; John W . Wengler.
No.
166—Albin J. Ericson; John A. Holmstrom.
No,
167—Owen E, Brannan; William Abraham Fox; George N . Gleason; Leo Gluck; Harper; . . . . . _ _ Ira . . W. , jj ^ ^ James E. Kay; Clarence H. Mostrom; Jay R. Oliver; D. Wayne Sloan.
No.
168—Enos Ray Ames; Clifton Peden Eldridge; George Edward Jeandebeur; Chester Ellis Winegarner.
No.
169—Earl L. Reber.
No.
170—^Walter R. Groom.
Arthur
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D E A T H S—Continued No.
171—Ernest J. Bleger; Jesse Price; Robert E. Wyatt.
No.
172—Carl M. Anderson; Eben G. Decker; Barton M. Gibson; Ferdinand W. Hultqvist; Hardy S. Russell; RoUie C. Webb; William E. Wolf. 173—Francis Eugene Carrothers; Walter R. Hitchcock; T. Max Reitz.
No. No.
174—William J. Cameron.
No.
175—Frank R. Makinson.
No.
176—Moses-F.- -Payne; Frank A. Reid; Oscar Schuleen.
No.
177—Wilfred E. Nilson; Llovd E. Rowley; Bryan Shindhelm; Benjamine W. Wood; Sumner V. Lyons.
No.
178—Harry E. Ross; Ernest G. Royer; E. L. Skiver; Frank R. Stanton.
No.
179—Dean A. Austin; Earl G. Ehlers; Harry E. Henry W . Shannon; Herman C. Westphal.
Hoffman;
No.
181—Bert L. Brown.
No.
182—William Osborne.
No.
183—Ray Cole; Albert W . Besse; Thomas F. Harding.
R.
Brier;
Paul
G.
McDavitt;
W.
William
H.
No.
184—Lewis E. Dix; Jay C. Gould; Reno B. Kingery.
No.
186—Harold Esancy Metcalf.
No.
187—Guy A. Bennett; Jacob R. Bennett; Hubert R. Clark; Reuben M. Collins; James W . Cox; William H. Bobson; Charles J. Fletcher; James H, Fulton; Armand S. Glidwell; Versa E. Irwin; George L. Jaques; Wibur H. Jones; Virgil A. Latty; Walter P. Marshall, Jr.; William D . Messenger; Walter McCray; Glenn R. McConaha; Herman F. McPheron; Jesse Nance; Charles E. Paisley; Dallas J. Prock; Elvin B. Smith; Forest C. Umphenour; Wiliam R. Walters; Carl A. Wilson; William R. Hinkle.
No.
189—Robert I. Brittain; A. Ray Leighty; Delbert E. Wallace.
No.
190—Leonard E. Hazen; Charles Edward Johnson; George W . Lawrence; Joseph L. McCormick; Lucien J. Seymour.
No.
191—Roger R. Ellis.
No.
192—Ansel E. Crawford; Albert C. Sauberii; Ray Shipman; Roy A. Welch; Clyde R. Wilson.
No.
193—Ernest A. Courier; Harry A. Rose; Charles G. Stubbs.
No.
194—James LeRoy Bond; McDonie.
No.
195—Fred W. Stadter; Victor Curtis Wells.
Cecil
Lorenza
No.
196—Leonard W . Greenwood.
No.
197—Fred M. Barnum; Leo Glenn Herron.
Ketzler;
Ira
L.
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D E A T H S—Continued No.
198—William M. Aubert; Arthur Edward Palmer.
No.
199—Orville Hackney;-William F. Laws; Jesse B. McFarland; John R. Renoe; Abram K. Thompson; Alvin H. Sidebottom.
No. 200—Howard Murell Clark; Monte K. Crooker; Lewis A. Grasser; William T. Haskell; John Earl Hixon; Myron C. Miller; Lloyd W. Mitchell; William T. Rush; Floyd E. Tade. No. 201—Paul Edward Cole; Benjamin Ross Gosney; Howard Elmer Miller; Kenneth Eliot Oburn. No. 202—M. P. Ballard; Roy L. Bowen; Wendel Wilkins. No. 203—E. Frank Glover; Karl K. MacDonald; Ralph Walker. No. 204—Harry Winters.
E.
Domoney; Robert R.
Knight; Nathan
F.
No. 205—James A. Carter; William G. Y. Waugh. No. 206—Arthur O. Coulson; Will Carlton Elliott; Glenn G. Hays; Charley G. Oiler; Oral R. Tracy. No. 207—James C. Cordill. No. 208—Guy W. Astle; John L. Bowen; Claude Eckel; Konrad Engweiler. No. 209—Charles P. Johnson; Francis Robb. No. 210—George L. Curry; Ray Moots, Jr. No. 211—Edgar George Blackburn. No. 212—George J. Branning; Ellis G. Golden; Charles W. Jackson; Walter O. Nelson. No. 213—Richard G. Binns; Hugh Tillman Ferguson; Jasper A. Potorff. No. 215—Charles Russell.
F.
Kaufman;
Rudolph
Maresch;
Frank
U.
No. 216—William Aron Swank, Jr.; Guss Charles Toepfer. No. 217—Paul B. Veach; Joseph Zeis. No. 218—Joseph B. Oakleaf. No. 219—Mell F. Blair; W. W. Bush; John E. Fuller. No. 220—John L. Bridges. No. 221—Charles R. McGregor; John C. Sherrard. No. 222—Robert L Dennis; Ralph Vern Hanlon; Harry A. Hart; Fred Erwin Kinard; William Gregg King, Sr.; Vernon S. Kuhn; W. Karl Miller; Louis F. Miller; Charles Herbert McColIom; Frank J, McNair; Robert E. Riney; Raymond Henry Smith; Clifford L. Teeters; John G. Willard. No. 223—William A. Reder; Max Stern; Frank H. Yates.
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D E A T H S—Continued No.
224—Galen L. Hettick; Charles Robbins; Clyde R. Welch.
Sherer
Price; Ward
E.
No.
225—Herbert Clayton Burdick; William Henry Dammann; John Graft Dansey; Bruce Lamonte DeGarmo; George Peter Fiederling; Emmerson Grubbs Gault; Clarence Lee Johnson; Benjamin William Jones; Charles Edward Joslin; Charles Leland Kendall; Adolphus John KuU; Ernest Lesh; Alton Ray Quintard; Claude Emmerson Rune; Harry States; Lester William Vath; Leo Frederick Vaughn; Charles Losson Webb.
No.
226—Bert A. Drips.
No.
227—Lemmel Lois Nelson; Charley A. Powell.
No.
228—Dewey Albert Adamson; Clarence W. Morrison.
No.
229—Guy F. Carlton; Oswell T. Carter; Charles V. Kensinger; John C. Seim; Ernest L. Vehlow.
No.
2}0—Joe J. Morris; Charles C. Potter; George R. Staley; Silas W . Sturgeon; Ralph Yeoman.
Theodore
Edward
Frerking;
No.
231—Warren Horrell; Ernest P. Nichols.
No.
232—Carl Peterson; Walter E. Shannon.
No.
233—Orval R. Daniels; Reese A. Daniels; Harry R. McDaniel; Robert G. Musgrave; Howard A. Ring.
No.
234—James H. Houston; Earl S. Rush; Joseph H. Harley H. Welborn.
Scott;
No.
235—Walter J. Montgomery.
No.
236—George W . Gay.
No.
237—Cecil D. Gregg; Maurice S. Harley; Thomas R. Landes.
No.
238—Grover D. Adams; Ernest P. Chambers.
No.
239—Wesley Noland.
No.
242—George Urban; Glen A. Walker.
No.
243—Howard H . Cooper; Elton Humberd; George E. Nelson.
No.
244—Roscoe C. Bidleman; William O. Dano; Fred W . Lobmiller; Fred V. Snyder.
H.
Haynes;
Vernon
E.
No.
245—Hugh Soman; William McCoy.
No.
246—Martin Frederick Cooley; Arthur J. Johnson; William A. Phipps; Claude John Thompson; John F. Walters.
No.
247—James M. Crowe; Frank L. Handy; Clinton E. Haxton; Glen E. McKeehen; Clifford M. Phillips.
No.
248—James Ollie Jones; Irvin E. Lewis.
No. No.
249—Ralph Hiram Lane; Anson Mann. 250—Henry Niehaus.
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D E A T H S—Continued No.
251—Frank S. Taylor.
No.
252—S. Floyd Peacock; Harvey L. Riley.
No.
253—Artie J. Arie; Fred H. Bailey; Charles H. John L. Dollins; Frank Wharton.
No.
254—Fauntley Roy Widdoes.
No.
255—Walter C. Kline.
Blackford;
No.
256—^John Jefferson Groshong; Elot F. Petterson.
No.
258—John William Goldsborough: Thomas J. Grace; Ernest Harvey Martin; Richard David Koembach.
No.
259—Paul John Jones.
No.
260—David D. Eshelman.
No.
261—George Bernard Meikel.
No.
262—Franklin E. Vale.
No.
263—Carroll Wayne Anderson; Harry A. Clark.
No.
264—Merlin Alvin Randolph; John W . Sivitis; C. Young.
No.
265—Harry Baker; Bill Barbee; James O. Hight; Robert L. McDaniel; Dudley T. Oliver; Elmer F. Pipkin; Thomas A. Webb, Sr.; Francis W. Wollwine.
No.
266—Calvin B. Sloop.
No.
267—Leonard L. Snodgrass.
No.
268—Pascal Adams; Cummins E. Clemings; Albert L. Crowder; George A. Heckenlaible; Arthuf^B. McClimans.
No.
269—James E. Mathes; Arthur A. Mercer; Joseph E. Shafer.
No.
270—Thomas B. Hillmon.
No.
271—Harold F. Armstrong; Robert B. Bumgartner; Charles P. Craig, Jr.; Basil C. Dogantzis; Rolin O. Grove; William D. KunKleman; George J. Mosely; Alfred J. Sloan; Tyler J. Snodgrass; Ralph R. StoU; Charles P. Wisner.
No.
272—August Albrecht; Mack L. Allen; Oscar F. Augustson; Phillip S. Beckler; Ralph L. Breese; John A. Carlson; Raymond L. Craig; Kelley D. Crockett; Paul H . Ditzen; Theodore I. Eagle; Guthrie O. Edwards; Walter I. Ferguson; William W . Gee; Alfred M. Graves; Fred C. Kratzmeir; Felix McCarthy; John McNarrey; Kinnfe B. Norwood; Fred Stoecker; Charles F. Swarm; Cloise E. Twiss.
No.
273—B. Clyde Beal; Carl E. Peterson; Jacob Lowe Stryker.
No.
274—Henry K. Denham.
No.
275—Taylor E. Boyd; Charles Arwin^ Copenhaver; Earl William Hart; Robert C. Johnston; Mollis Hosier Mathews; John J. Marlow; Chester Mendenhall.
215
2l6
, PROCEEDINGS OF THE
March
D E A T H S-Continued No.
276—John Westly Cochran.
No.
278—Ray S. Circle; Joe H. Nichols; Clarence C. Pence; John A. Porter.
No.
279—George Harold Suttle.
No.
280—Elmer Hassler; Ira Hassler; Robert Owens; Ernest J. Sejkora; William Teague; Edwin Zaiss.
No.
281—^James Dobbins.
No.
283—Leander-Weston Burgess.
No.
284—Ivey L. Sickler; Kenneth C. Silberburg.
Gordon
Bennett;
Clarence
R.
Dean;
Victor
No.
285—Lawrence Joseph Forrest; Bert E. Hall.
No.
286—Floyd T. Spillman; Ira Raymond Swender.
No.
287—^John S. Brown; Gilbert E. Keen.
No.
288—^James H. Ketchersid; Henry J. Sterling.
No.
289—Allen D. Burns; Guy A. Russell.
No.
290—Peter G. Braun; William Alfred Voss.
No.
292—Richard L. Brock; Charles E. Morelock.
No.
293—Robert E. Schulz.
No.
294—^Rufus Russell Lowell; Andrew Mason Porter.
No.
295—Edward H. Gregg.
No,
297—Alva W. Cutler; Orville H. Fuller; Adolph M. Geyer; Ellis B.' Rippey; Edgar B. Ruhaak.
No.
298—Andy D. Klotz.
No.
299—Guy M. AUphin; Lawrence Deck; Harold M. Gott.
No.
300—Ray W. Hatfield; Ray, Millman.
No.
301—Ernest E. Stowell; Robert E. Williams.
No.
303—Clarence E. Alexander; Roy E. Angle; Orville G. Ayers; Floyd W. Bailey; Oscar L. Baker; John G. Barry; Robert J. Bassett; Walter P. Berg; David Blau; Richard G. Boylan; Gerald D. Boyles; Chester H. Brinker; Charles A. Browne. Jr.; Fay W. Bruce; Arden D . Cain; Ross R. Coshow; Marion S. Cox; John P. Davidson; Carl W. DeVore; Leslie G. DeWitt; Louis A. Donnell; Floyd M. Dunagan; Ralph L. Dutton; John G. Eastman; Jesse F. Farris; Frederick M. Field; Ralph S. Finley; Dean L. Fisher; Harry G. Flanders; Dewayne D. Fleming; Paul F. Florence; Nick Fotopulos; John L. Fox; John Galley; Charles F. Gardner; Guy Greenmayer; Grant R. Griffin; Frederick J. Hale; Alex C. Hall; Lloyd P. Hallack; Kenneth C. Harper; Max E. Hein; Ernest C. Henne; Gordon Henry; Charles C. Hill; Quincy M. Howe; Charles B. Hudson; George A. Johnson; Percy E. Johnson; Charles C. Klein; Marsh Knepple; Otto P. Kruse; Harold M. Lake; John
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D E A T H S—Continued H. Lakcy; Leon B. Lambert; Claude Lanning; John H. Lapp; Brady R. Liming; Raymond P. Littell; James G. McBride; Roy R. McCafferty; Kyle B. McGee; Daniel F. McKee; Horace L. McQuiston; Edwin M. Markel; Joe D. Melvin; Thomas H. Montague; Charles B. Moore; Raymond L. Noller; Joseph S. Osborn; Charles B. Paddock; Martin E. Porter; Paul J. Rairdon; Jesse C. Read; Howard B. Rees; Heim Resnick; Chester R. Roskam; Kenneth P. Rowland; John O. Scothorn; Fred C. Seibel; Perle E. Smoot; Jack C. Spain; Carroll M. Spohn; John O. Steele; Morris A. Thomas; Frederick G. Treutle; Charles E. Waggoner; Lafayette L." Whitted; Connor O. Williams; Ernest F. Wolf; Daniel C. Yelton; Bert O. Yocum; Lewis A. Mattingly. No. 305—Richard R. Johnston. No. 306—Edward H. Benson; Orla E. Coulson; Virgil M. Crumrine; Barley R. O'neal; Lonnie A. Rowe; John C. Showalter; Jacob C. Woofter. No. 307—Dale W . Catt; Dan A. Friesen; Harold J. Horsman; Harry T. Morgan; George L. Skelton; George L Youker. No. 309—Ben J. Cory; George F. Frank; Frank F. Northrup; Charles E. Willis. No. 310—Rice W . Davison; William J. Dole; Frederick J. Glasson; Roy C. Reeves; Glenn M. Young. No. 311—John T. Axtpn; Yarnell L. Bowers; Edwin K. Crowley; Ira E. Fravel; Leonard Heatherly; William Jesse Johnson; Lewis F. Pagel; Rex Hayes Rhoades; William J. Snyder. No. 312—Oswald Wilson.
L. Stapelton; Fred Erwin Vance; Robert
R.
No. 314—Arthur V. Beardsley; Frank S. Leigh; Ernest L. Powers; William Young. No. 315—^William E. Higinbotham; George H. Holcomb; Reuben W . Walquist. No. 316—Charles O. Bates; Wellington L. Stoors. No. 318—Moses E. Roark. No. 319—Joseph R. Dickinson; John E. Fieser; Edgar S. Hamilton; Walter R. Lentfer; James F. Martin; Victor C. Thornbro. No. 321—Robert L. Bower; William H. Cole; Howard E. Corwin; Francis L. Frey; Charles S. Hastings; Leonidas J. Laufman; Hugh L. Robertson; Floyd W . Shelton; Harry M. Steever; Lloyd F. Yeaton. No. 322—John D. Beasley; George L. Bigelow; Donald C. Braun; Robert W . Brown; Arthur P. Caudle, Jr.; Edward H; Guggins; Arthur R. Eckman; John C. Fast; Jefferson H. Flora; Willis L. Gass; Edward W . Lloyd; Frank McClure; Kenneth McGeorge; Arthur C. McLaughlin; Jack B. Porter; Porter R. Shireman; George B. Smith; S. Carl Southerland; Robert R. Stark; Orville J. Valentine; Sidney C. Williams. No. 324—Willard H. Edgett; Wayne A. Sanborn; William V. Sanders; Lee Wyman.
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March
D E A T H S—Continued No.
326—Noble I. Ayers;Ross H. Grasham; Clyde Gray; Roy R. Modeland; John E. Ross; William Widaman.
No.
327—Harvey S. Foltz; Charles W . Grell; John B. Holt.
No.
328—Leslie E. Banks; Ray Urbanek.
No.
329—Jewell R. Bowin; Glen Strecker; Paul N . Willard.
No.
330—Norval W . Robison; Herman E. Schwartzkoff; 'Lorenzo D. Shain,
No.
331—Lester F. Brewer; Henry O: Curtis; Glenn G. Robbins; Heil M. Rowley; William R. Smith; Charles R. Taff; John Roger Williams.
Otho
Hopkins;
William
H.
No.
332—Earl H. Miller.
No.
333—Thomas Corwin Beardslee; Charles W . Mclntyre; George Rushton, Jr.; Julius C. Turner; Arthur Edison West; Russell Gustavis White; Ray Woodward, Sr.; William Tell Wright.
No.
334—^Julius Otto; Henry H. Garrison; Henry H. Mcintosh.
No.
335—William Heifner; Mack H. Millison; Ami H.' Spade.
No.
336—Claude W. Inge; Lloyd C. Swihart.
No.
337—Harry B. Muxlow.
No.
338—Carol F. Bridges.
No.
339—Asa 'Vint.
No.
341—Roy A. Chaney; William E. Gilpin; Floyd M. Nolin; Nelson H. Raper,
No.
342—Fredrick Phillip Magnus.
No.
343—John Lee Edwards; Thomas James Phillips; Genhart Hans Schroeder; Louis Soucek.
No.
344—Lewis E. Timmons.
No.
345—Harold B. Bowman; Walts; James I. Wester.
Charles
W.
Evans-Lombe;
No.
347—Albert Duckworth; Calvin E. Welch.
No.
348—Earl Leopold; Clarence R. Miller.
Luke
No.
349—Harold D. Holly; Ralph E. Lowe; James E. Thomas.
No.
350—George E. Hessert.
No.
351—Lawrence Lyle Adams; Charles Wright.
No.
353—Clifford Hawkinson; Otto Martin; Devere R. Uhler.
No.
554—Clyde J. Bowhay; Robert Wayne Tarr.
No.
355—William L. Brewer; Albert S. Harns; Otis D. Mills.
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D E A T H S—Continued No. No.
356—William Harlan Drown; Merle Dwight Newton; Meryl Colbert Sheppafd; Charles Avery Smith; Walter Jackson Vantries. 358—Arthur A. Althaus; Albert E. Dickhut; George E. Forney: Vernie W . Jones; James T. Meek; Dwight T. Morris; Glen D. Pearson.
No.
359—Nels C. Jensen; Romeo N . Wilcox.
No.
361—Lloyd E. Goodman.
No.
362—Charles Kesl; Jacob Shellhammer.
No.
363—George W . Brown; John Picton.
No.
364—George Bergen; George W . Brown, Jr.; Clarence Merle Dennett; John F. Gardner; Arthur S. Hyde; Raymond C. Jackman; Kenneth L. Lavender; Daniel Russell Peters; VoUie L. Woodard.
No.
365—Irving Lynn Olmsted.
No.
366—Lorenzo Guy Clannin; James Grant Lee, Sr.; Arthur N . Pendleton.
No.
367—Clayton Geisinger; Roy G. Jacobs.
No.
369—-James Bishop, Jr.; Perl S. Brown; Eugene I. Fryer; Elvis Goin; Clarence C. Hedrick; Winfred George Kelley; William Andrew Orrence; Julian Oscar Peterson; Darwin S. Sandstrom; Wilbur Lee Waggoner.
No.
370—Howard Adams.
No.
371—Walter J. Eichenberger; Emmett E. English; Gra^bner; Reuben W . Welch; Thomas A. Wilson.
No.
373—George B. C. Ruflner.
No.
374—Arthur N . Strom.
No.
376—Jesse Fred Bachelor; Atherton V. Beaman; Joseph W . Birney.
No.
378—Marvin W . George.
No.
380—Verne J. Calvin.
Charles
No.
391—Frank B. Cox; Winfield Wilbur Peck.
No.
382—Leon F. Reicel; Joseph J. Skinner; Norman O. Smith; Ira F. White.
No.
383—Columbus T. Dean; John H . Hastings; LeRoy H. Howk; Forest E. Wood.
No.
384—Emery E. Fleming.
No.
385—Donald H. Macrae.
No.
388—Harold J. Berry; George T. Diehl; Stephen L. Riser; Otis C. Mitchell; Ralph A. Morrow.
No.
389—Floyd E. Dent.
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391—Arthur McKeown.
No.
J93—LeRoy Hawn; Herbert H. Holcomb; Robert L. Miller.
No.
395—Charles Clive Crook; Oliver Morton; William Christian Obley; Arthur David Selves.
No.
396—Enos Davies; Ross Schaulis.
No.
397—Ralph E. Bryan; Frank M. Shields; Perlie M . Traylor; Elmer N. Trulson.
-No.
398—Frank McDanicl;'James J. Riley.'
• N o . 401—Nathan Young. No.
402—Wesley J. Alexander; Charles Chitty.
No.
404—Robert A. Ackerman.
No. No.
405—James William Finton. 406—Richard W . Claggett; Edward C. Cunningham; Russell L. Harris; James W. Hoskinson; Ira E. Scranton; Frank B. Swink.
No.
408—;Joseph Hromek; James K. McQueen; Fred Cleveland Minnis.
No.
409—Overton C. Lanier.
No.
411—Murry Taylor.
No.
413—Riley I. Montgomery; Athol Scott.
Glenn; Truman
R. Higgins; Samuel
R.
No.
414—William Ray Moore.
No.
415—Charles J. Bliss, Jr.; Roy U. Dick.
No.
417—John E. Sexson; Earl Edward Teed; Clyde V. Wortneringer.
No.
419—OUie Bailey; RoUey Keller; William H. Mitchell; Joe Penai.
No.
421—Ix Roy Henderson; Guy E. Sturdy; Emmett A. Sutton.
No.
422—Bartley O. Bloodhart; Willard Mayberry; Dan Edward Mudge; William Ratzlaff.
No.
423—Charles C. Malcolm.
No.
424—Frank M. Grizzell.
No.
427—Laroy Richard Knapp.
No.
428—Charles McPheeters.
No.
429—William F. Peterson.
No.
430—Lester Gran Teny.
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D E A T H S—Continued N o . 433—Lang F. Bowman; Bryan Elliott; Kennedy C. Errett; Allen W. Hinkel; Cecil E. Johnson: Roy Adolph Larson; Robert Bonnie Mears; Robert Elmer Padfield: Charles L. Pontius; Arthur Albert Ruhl; Lewis C. Runnels; William Orville West; Lawrence Henry Whiteman; John Milton Williams; Orville Mason Wolf. N o . 434—Herman Ebeling, N o . 436—William R. Casida: Elbert W. Kane; Fred E. MacKusick; Philip E. Mattson; John M. Parrack; Victor Rankin, Jr.; Charles Fredrick Roy; Edward J. Smith, Sr.; Earl A. Tweedie. No. 437—Robert R. Buhrer; Fred K. Moeller; Dwight V. Phillippi. No. 438—John R. Barber; Robert B. Bickel; Harold C. Green; Samuel E. Lancaster; Melvin C. Macklin; Wayne A. Mourning; Joseph Stude; Scott Young. N o . 440—^Alton L. Dutton. No. 442—Charles E. Hartwell. N o . 443—Herbert R. Shimeall. N o . 444—Howard W . Gathright; Robert L. Grigsby; Howard E. Hays.
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N o . 445—Harry E. Blasdel; Roy C. Davis; Eugene F. Robert E. King; Forrest S. McCandless; Walter J. Fred E. Moden; Floyd W . Morris; Jack A. Pittman; Quiring; Lisle D. Rupard; William C. Shaw; Ray No. 446—Robert H. Dunn; Charles E. Leslie. N o . 447—Elwood B. Clevenger; Emanuel Kissel. No. 448—Charles C. Kinsey. No. 449—Carl J. Fuhrken; Yantis E. Wiley.
Hamilton; McMillan; Walter O. H. Stepp.
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Other Grand Jurisdictions Alabama—^JAMES
M A T H E W JONES, J R . , P.G.M., July 9.
Alberta—MELVIN 28.
M C K E N Z I E D O W N E Y , P.G.M., February
Arizona—FRANK
GOLDWIN BROWN, P.G.M., November 2 5 .
China—"Dw^ W A I - K W O K A U , P.G.M., 1959; RALPH A. W A R D , P.G.M., 1958. Colorado—DONALD
WAKEFIELD
SHAW, October 2.
District of Columbia—EDWIN S . BETTLHEIM, J R . , P.G.M., July 7; AUBREY H . CLAYTON, Grand Secretary, May 19; J O H N H . EISEMAN, SR., Grand Deacon, September 29. Delaware—JAMES P . PIERCE, P.G.M., December 12; FRANK C SAYRS, P.G.M., April 29. Denmark—ALEX 12.
TROEDSSON, Counsellor at Law, January
Florida—GEORGE
A . P. JEWELL, Grand Chaplain, July 25.
Georgia—^ABIT N I X , P.G.M., March 18; W I L L I A M JULLIUS P E N N , D.G.M., July 30. Idaho—RICHARD A. CURTIS, P.G.M., March 30; G L E N W . RoYSE, P.G.M., July 14. Israel—ELIEZER
DU.BINSKY,
Louisiana—^ROBERT 29;
CHARLES
Grand Secretary,
November.
H A M I L T O N BROOKS, P.G.M., January FRANCIS
RATCLIFF,
P.G.M.,
September
10. Maine—ERNEST
CLIFFORD BUTLER, P.G.M., October 15.
Manitoba—JOHN R . C . EVANS, P.G.M., July 2 3 ; WILLLAM DAVID LAWRENCE, P.G.M., October 13. Michigan—GEORGE Mississippi—JOHN
A . FERGUSON, P.G.M., September 22. ALDRIDGE DANTZLER, P.G.M., April 10;
HARRISON CARTER LEAK, P.G.M., September 1.
Missouri—WILLIAM Nebraska—ERNEST
R . GENTRY, P.G.M., May 19. S . SCHIEFELBEIN, P.G.M., June 7.
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D E A T H S—Continued Nevada—Louis A. LEMAIRE, Senior Grand Warden, February 2 ; W A L T E R S. MACPHERSON, Gr. Tr. P.G.W., July 9. New York—HENRY
C . TURNER, P.G.M., January 20.
North Dakota—HERBERT December 25. Ohio—OTTO
AUGUSTINE MERRIFIELD, P.G.M.,
H . H O H L Y , P.G.M., September 12; HARRY S.
J O H N S O N , P . G . M . and Gr. Sec, May 19.
Oklahoma—JOHN GARRISON ALEXANDER, Senior Grand Deacon, April 2 1 ; ARTHUR PAUL GLASER, Junior Grand Deacon, May 8; J O H N CLARENCE HUBBARD, P.G.M., March 18. Oregon—HAL RODNEY CATTLEY, Asst. Gr. Secretary, February 8; LEIF S. FINSETH, P. G. M., March 17; M I L T O N L. MEYERS, P.G.M., February 16; DESMOND EARL STANENKO, W . Gr. Pursuivant, March 12. Quebec—REGINALD March 18.
WILLIAM LOUTHOOD, Grand Secretary,
Saskatchewan—ROBERT ALEXANDER TATE, Grand Secretary, June 13; WILLIAM BRADSHAW TATE, P.G.M., January 2. South Dakota—^MARION E . CROCKETT, P.G.M., November 25; SAMUEL G . MORTIMER, P.G.M., April 8; HARRY B. REYNOLDS, P.G.M., December 28. Tennessee—BURTON
FREEMAN Whitaker, P.G.M., February
2; W A L T E R T H O M A S WILLIAMS,
Jr. Gr. Warden, May
15; CLYDE HUBERT WILSON, P.G.M., November 2. Texas—^WALLACE HUGHSTON, P.G.M., April 2 1 ; W I L E Y JACKSON ROLLINS, Gr. Senior Deacon, May 2 ; P A U L TURNEY, P.G.M., August 22. Virginia—ROBERT SOUTH BARRETT, P.G.M., February 24; JAMES N O A H HILLMAN, P.G.M., January 8. Washington—HERBERT Wisconsin—ALFRED Wyoming—CHARLES
A. DAVIS, P.G.M., November 9. L . DEVOS, P.G.M., October 4. H . TOWNSEND, P.G.M., March 3.
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REVIEW
-By — M.*,
W.'.
FLOYD S. ECORD
FOREWORD To the M.:. W:.
Grand Lodge of A. P. & A. M. of Kansas:
Your Committee on Correspondence submits the following report: Your Committee reviewed 38 Grand Jurisdictions of the United States, four Canadian Jurisdictions,-six-Australian Jurisdictions and four others. In this brief summary I shall try to list some of the interesting, the different, the constructive activities and the different policies of the other Grand Jurisdictions, together with the statistical information from which we can compare Masonry throughout the world with Masonry in Kansas. The United States Jurisdictions which I did not have the privilege of reviewing are Alabama, Delaware, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Rhode Island, Vermont and Virginia. Of the 38 U. S. Jurisdictions reviewed, 26 operate Masonic Homes and 12 do not although two of them have Committee now making a study of the cost and other data regarding the establishment of a Masonic Home. One Jurisdiction last year rejected establishing a Home. N e w York has the largest Masonic membership, 307,223, and the largest number of Lodges, 1,077, while Nevada has the smallest membership, 5,787, and the fewest number of Lodges, 29. The total Masonic membership of the 38 Jurisdictions of the United States which were reviewed is 3,252,629. Among them Kansas is tenth in Masonic population. Twenty-four of the 38 U. S. Jurisdictions showed membership gains. Texas had the largest gain, 3,128, and Illinois the largest loss, 3,291. The net gain in membership for the 38 U. S. Jurisdictions reviewed was 8,757. Three of the Canadian Jurisdictions showed membership gains while all six of the Australian Jurisdictions showed substantial gains, totaling 5,886 or about 21/3 per cent. Only two of the four other Jurisdictions reviewed gave membership figures, the Philippines showing a gain of 109 or about one per cent and Greece showing a gain of 208 or about three per cent. It is surprising how similar Masonic problems are everywhere and also it seems that Masonic activities are quite similar. The fastest growing interest in Masonry everywhere seems to be in Youth. More and more Jurisdictions are entering into DeMolay, Rainbow for Girls, Job's Daughters, and other phases of youth organization work. Some Grand Lodges are conducting career guidance schools for youth and more and more are developing scholarships. Many Grand Lodges have entered into the development of supervised play for youth. The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania has developed an outstanding School for the Study of Juvenile Delinquency. Last year it had its seventh and eighth sessions and Juvenile Judges from every State in the Union have enrolled in the school. •
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One Jurisdiction has an annual school for Lodge Secretaries, conducted by the Grand Secretary. More and more Jurisdictions are increasing their interests in Public School study and promotion. The problem everywhere seems to be Lodge attendance and Lodge representation at Grand Lodge Communications. One Grand Master told of one of his Lodges which had not been represented at Grand Lodge for 19 years and proposed a stiff penalty for non-representation. Many Jurisdictions are increasing the tempo of the Masonic Education activities and report this is helping to build Lodge attendance. The increased cost of operation of Masonic Homes is also a universal problem. Several Jurisdictions have increased per capita taxes, and all are trying to promote voluntary contributions and bequeaths. It is interesting to note that the Kansas per capita Masonic Home costs are among the lowest. One Grand Master expressed his concern about the time and expense of being Grand Master, stating "Our organization should be set up so that a poor man could be a Grand Master". One Jurisdiction approved accepting a solemn affirmation in lieu of an oath in the obligation parts of the Ritual. Several Lodges are re-codifying their Law Books, making them simpler for the average Mason to understand and working out a more usable and a simpler index. Additional Grand Lodges are adopting the practice of microfilming of records. Several Jurisdictions are encouraging their Lodges to develop Lodge histories. The Grand Master of the District of Columbia expressed his. deep concern over the fifth straight annual membership loss, stating "The shift in population brings less and less eligibles". The Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia will re-lay the Corner Stone of the U. S. Capitol following its remodeling. The same Corner Stone which George Washington laid when the Capitol building was first constructed will be re-laid. The District of Columbia has a custom which requires its Grand Master to teach the Sunday School lesson on two different occasions at two different Churches. Florida Lodges voted to sell their Masonic Home and to build a more modern one. The Grand Master of Georgia ruled that a Lodge could not rent its hall to the Ku Klux Klan because the "organization is highly controversal at this time" but ruled that a Mason could belong to the Ku Klux Klan so long as Ke conducts himself within the law. More Grand Lodges have rejected the compulsory proficiency requirement in the Third Degree. Idaho Grand Lodge has a Special School Committee appointed to secure information "concerning the nature and extent of efforts of religious groups to encroach on the Public School System". The Grand Master of Illinois urged consolidations to "merge weaker Lodges with the stronger". H e also suggested a study of the feasibility of adopting an official cipher. Several Jurisdictions report increased use of the Speakers Bureau facilities. Blood banks are an important activity in several Jurisdictions, particularly those along the Eastern seaboard. One Grand Master expressed concern over the growing number of "Clubs" predicated on Masonic membership and said he thought it was detrimental to Masonry.
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The-Masonic Funeral Service has come up for considerable discussion in some Grand Communications. There has been some sentiment for discontinuing the service, some fe"eling it is taking a prerogative that belongs to the churches. Several Jurisdictions that do not have it are studying the District Deputy Grand Master system. In his address the Grand Master of Missouri stated, "The time has come when this Grand Lodge should adopt a more favorable attitude toward organizations of young people who have a Masonic affiliation". In one Grand Lodge the Grand Officers have a conference each year to get expressions of opinions of topics pertinent to Grand Lodge policy. One Jurisdiction appointed a Committee on Public Relations designed to the establishment of good will, favorable impressions and mutual understanding with the public generally. The Grand Master of New York stated he had "changed his mind" regarding Code Books and believes the Grand Lodge of New York should prepare and distribute a Code Book containing the "true and accurate work". One Grand Lodge-established a "Go to Church Committee" to encourage more church-going by Masons. In Nova Scotia the Grand Secretary is organizing drama groups for the presentation of Masonic Plays. One Grand Secretary wrote personal letters to each suspended Brother reported and he stated that some reinstatements resulted. One Grand Master wrote a personal letter of congratulation to each new Master Mason in his Jurisdiction. Oklahoma adopted a resolution that a new Master Mason could not petition another Masonic body until six months after he was raised unless he passed his proficiency in the Master Mason degree. Oregon renewed the Dispensation of the Oregon Military Lodge, U. D. at Frankfort, Germany. South Carolina has a Committee on Education which is investigating the possibility of the Grand Lodge purchasing and operating a college. Most Jurisdictions get out periodical magazines, newspapers or bulletins. Texas sent out a questionnaire to all Lodges on smoking in Lodge rooms and of the Lodges who reported it showed 20 per cent prohibit smoking at all times. 16 per cent prohibit smoking only during degree work, while the remaining 64 per cent permitted smoking at any and all times. Washington law requires eight weeks between the reception of a petition and balloting on it. Several Jurisdictions have Educational Loan Funds. West Virginia, which had required unanimous ballot for reinstatement for suspension for non-payment of dues, changed back to its former regulation which required only a two-thirds vote. Practically all Grand Lodges pay both mileage and per diem to delegates to the Grand Communications. One Grand Secretary was authorized to dispose of all correspondence not of permanent value that was more than seven years old. Attached hereto and made a part of this report are the individual condensed reviews of the several Proceedings submitted to your committee for Review. Thank you, M . ' . W.". Sir, for the great privilege you gave me, that of engaging in this most interesting phase of the work of this Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted, FLOYD S. ECORD,
Chairman
P.G.M.
Committee on Correspondence
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SUMMARY OF 38 UNITED STATES GRAND LODGES REVIEWED No. Lodges Membership 51 11,448 380 56,l45 686 240,128 158 A6,A90 132 48,095 48 23,993 273 65,438 482 99,310 84 14,862 935 243,348 546 185,117 269 50,593 208 47,964 128 47,953 292 69,568 593 124,068 139 26,227 276 46,l4l 29 5,787 81 17,173 289 107,469 61 14,658 1,077 307,323 347 60,667 120 14,109 664 282,623 389 87,241 192 44,546 589 257,062 298 56,513 168 20,4l4 388 87,980 958 240,957 30 6,838 281 69,195 163 48,0l4 308 64,256 52 12,916
Jurisdiction Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Louisiana Maine Maryland Minnesota Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming TOTALS
12,164
3,252,629
Gain 349
203 2,474 201 36 480 1,603 703 104 3,291 9A 295 70 480 315 205 60 72 108 12 331 426 1,123 710 161 860 180 56 1,810 820 20 900 3,128 15 90 381 418 85 15,713
SUMMARY OF CANADIAN JURISDICTIONS Jurisdiction New Brunswick Nova Scotia Prince Edward Island Saskatchewan TOTALS
-.
Loss
No. Lodges 47 114 16 204
Membership 8,952 14,855 1,476 17,744
Gain 38
381
43,027
98
19 41
•
Masonic Home No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No
6,956 REVIEWED Loss
Masonic Home No Yes No
No
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SUMMARY O F AUSTRALIAN JURISDICTIONS Jurisdiction N e w Zealand Queensland South Australia Tasmania Victoria Western Australia TOTALS
No. Lodges 400 449 198 67 788 310
ember ship 45,380 36,450 26,905 8,618 116,045 22,350
Gain 603 690 640 139 3,444 370
255,748
5,886
2,212
REVIEWED Loss
Masonic Home Boys Home Yes Yes No Hospital No
ARIZONAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1957-58 GERALD I. CRAIG, Grand Master JOSEPH A. E. IVEY, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 51 Members, 11,448 Gain, 349 The 76th Annual Communication was held at Globe, April 28-29, 1958 with all Lodges represented, 18 Past Grand Masters present and our Representative not present. Past Grand Master LEWIS S. N E E B (1954) died February 15, 1958. Two new Lodges were constituted during the year and a dispensation issued for the formation of a new Lodge. Corner Stones of two new Masonic Temples were laid and that of a County Office building. A special Grand Communication was held on September 6 and 7, 1957 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Grand Lodge of F. & A. M. of Arizona. In his address the Grand Master stated, "You may reason that if a Brother is not situated so that he can make the sacrifice, h e should not aspire to be Grand Master of a Grand Jurisdiction. My Brothers, our organization should be so set up that a poor man could be a Grand Master". The Grand Master recommended a study of the feasibility of dividing the state into districts. The Constitution was amended requiring that any proposed amendment must be filed with the Grand Secretary 90 days before the Annual Communication and he in turn must send a copy t o each Lodge Secretary at least 60 days before. The Constitution was amended that where the Ritual requires an oath to be taken, a solemn affirmation may be accepted in lieu thereof. The Grand Lodge approved relocation of the Grand Secretary's office to more suitable facilities. The Grand Lodge Constitution is being revised and re-indexed. Arizona has both a DeMolay and a Public Schools committee. There is no Masonic Home. RONALD CLYDE N I C H O L S O N , Grand
Master
J O S E P H A. E. IVEY, Grand Secretary
ARKANSASâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1958 GARLAND M . H U G H E S , Grand Master L. LELAND M C D A N I E L , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 380 Members, 56,145 Loss, 203 The 117th Annual Communication was held at Little Rock November 18-19, 1958 with 320 Lodges represented, 17 Past Grand Masters present and our Representative absent.
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The colors were presented at the opening of Grand Lodge by the Rainbow Girls. WALTER HENDERSON ESTES, Deputy Grand Master, died May 12, 1958. One new Lodge was constituted, three Corner Stones of new Masonic Temples were laid and five new Masonic Halls were dedicated. During the year there were four mergers of Lodges in the Jurisdiction. The Grand Master stated, "There is much confusion concerning Dual Memberships" and recommended repealing the section of the Law permitting them. He also recommended lifting the charter of any Lodge not represented at the Grand Communication for two successive years. H e reported that one Lodge had not been'represented at Grand Lodge for 19 years. Arkansas pays per diem and mileage. The Grand Secretary recommended the microfilming of all Grand Lodge records but no action was taken. The committee appointed to make a study of the erection of a Grand Lodge building recommended the establishment of a Grand Lodge Temple Committee to continue the study. The lease on the present facilities expires in 1971. Twenty-four Arkansas Lodges received Centennial Certificates at the Grand Communication. Arkansas has 38 Masonic Districts, each in charge of a District Deputy Grand Master, who in turn is under one of 14 Zone Directors . Arkansas has a DeMolay Committee. It has no Masonic Home. J O H N T . BYRD, Grand Master L. LELAND M C D A N I E L , Grand Secretary
BRAZIL (Sao Paulo)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1958 FRANCISCO RORATO, Grand Master AMADOR DOS SANTOS FERNANDES, Grand
Secretary
Our Representative, M A N O E L NOBREGA FERNANDES, was present at the Annual
Communication. Most of the proceedings were in Spanish but a summary was carried in English. One new Lodge was chartered and three others are working under Dispensations and other Lodges are being organized with provisional Charters to be issued during 1959. At present this Jurisdiction has 36 Lodges. In his address the Grand Master stated " O u r aim is to have 200 Lodges in our Jurisdiction and we believe that this figure is well within our possibilties. since the Grand Lodge is under the surge of a noticeable progress. W e believe that a Lodge should exist in each county and our work will be directed towards this objective, regardless of the opposition of the known religious sectors." He further stated "After participating in several meetings of Brazilian Grand Lodges, we can predict, with a good deal of confidence, that there exist possibilities for a solution of the unification of Brazilian Masonry". Work on the construction of the new Grand Lodge Masonic Temple is progressing satisfactorily. A number of members were suspended by the Grand Master for "having failed to inscribe themselves in the compulsory Masonic Mutual Fund (an insurance project) within the time limit established. Masonic privileges were restored to several others. FRANCISCO RORATO, Grand
Master
AMADOR DOS SANTOS FERNANDES, Grand
Secretary
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CALIFORNIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1959 P H I L N . MYERS, Grand Master LLOYD E . W I L S O N , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 686 Members, 240,128 Gain, 2,474 The 110th Annual Communication was held at San Francisco September 28to October 2, 1959 with 668 Lodges represented and 17 Past Grand Masters present. It was announced that the total attendance was 2,862. California does not exchange Grand Representatives. Six new Lodges were instituted during the year while five are under Special Dispensations. Two Lodges consolidated. Eleven new Masonic Temples were dedicated and 10 Corner Stones were laid. An analysis of California membership revealed that 17 per cent are between the ages of 21 and 29, a gain of five per cent over the previous year; 37 per cent were 30 to 39, 30 per cent were 40 to 49, 13 per cent were 50 to 59 and three per cent were over 60 years of age. . The average fee for-the Degrees in California is $89.58, an'increase of 780 over 1958 and the average annual dues are $14.91, an increase of 46<i over 1958. California has issued 6,299 Fifty year buttons since the recognition was established and presented 513 during the past year. The Masonic Homes report showed an actual operating deficit the past year ol $142,220 "in spite of greater endowment and a small annual increase from per capita collections".- A new hospital is being erected. During the past year 93,425 Brethren made a cash contribution to the Endowment Fund, a total of $502,120.43. Six new Masonic Temples are under construction and nine new Temple sites have been approved by the Grand Lodge Cornraittee on Lodge Financing. The subscription price of "The California Freemason" is $1 per year but if a Lodge subscribes for its entire membership the cost is only 600 per subscriber per year. Minimum Lodge dues in California are $12 annually. JOE L . SHELL, Grand Master LLOYD E . W I L S O N , Grand Secretary
COLORADOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1958 G L E N N B . V A N FLEET, Grand Master HARRY W . BUNDY, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 158 Members, 46,490 Gain, 201 The 98th Annual Communication was held at Denver January 27-28, 1959 with 150 Lodges represented and 14 Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative was absent. The three Lodges working under Dispensations were represented and were all granted charters at the Annual Communication. The Corner Stone of a new Lodge Hall and three public buildings were laid during the year and two new Lodge Halls were dedicated. In Colorado a year's time must elapse between the Master Mason degree and a Brother's petition for additional degrees. Grand Master Van Fleet reported his visit to the Grand Lodge of Kansas. The average fee in Colorado is $87.35, an increase of $5.91 during the year and the average dues are $8.78, an increase of 460 over the previous year. The average Lodge attendance based on resident membership was 17.3 per cent for the year. Committees are developing the Centennial celebration of the Grand Lodge of
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Colorado in the fall of 1961. An additional 25^ per member was levied to finance the Centennial. The Grand Lodge is endeavoring to have Constituent Lodges develop histories and it was reported that 50 histories have been received by the Grand Lodge Historian. Colorado Lodges were urged to review their finances and to set dues ample to care for the Lodge needs. An amendment allowing dual memberships was adopted providing a residence requirement of six months. No action was taken on the establishment of a Masonic Home but the Special Committee appointed to make a study was continued and instructed "to go into the facts and report the action taken at the next Grand Communication". CLIFFORD J. GOBBLE, Grand Master HARRY W . BUNDY, Grand Secretary
CONNECTICUT ALBERT H . R U W E T , Grand Master EARLE K . HALING, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 132 Members, 48,095 Loss, 36 The 171st Annual Communication was held at Hartford April 1-2, 1959 with all Lodges represented, 15 Past Grand Masters present and our Representative, J O H N MASTERTON, present.
Grand Master ALBERT G . R U W E T was unable to
attend the Annual Communication because of illness and the Deputy Grand Master, GORDON F . CHRISTIE, presided.
Past Grand Master ERNEST L . PRANN (1935) died August 13, 1958 and Past Grand Master JAMES E . BRICKERHOFF (1934) died September 4, 1958. The Connecticut Masonic Home has 51 men guests and 81 women. There are 145 in the hospital, making a total of 277. The Grand Lodge did not approve a resolution which would prohibit application for membership in appendant bodies until one year from the date of raising. A Committee on Insurance was established as one of the standing committees of the Grand Lodge. T h e Grand Lodge liability insurance was extended to pay for reasonable professional medical expenses for injuries incurred within one year of the date of an accident. A resolution was adopted urging all Master Masons to "do all in their power for the advancement of youth organizations such as DeMolay, Rainbow . . . as well as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and such kindred youth movements." Fifty year gold membership buttons were presented to 172 Connecticut Masons the past year. Names of all Lodge ofnters, all living Fast Masters and new members, dimissions and deaths of each Lodge are printed in the Grand Lodge Book of Proceedings together with other information regarding each Constituent Lodge. GORDON FORD CHRISTIE, Grand Master
EARLE K . HALING, Grand Secretary
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1958 W I L L I A M H . ROHRMAN, Grand Master RAYMOND N . BABCOCK, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 48 Members, 23,993 Loss, 480 The l48th Annual Communication was held at Washington, D . C. December 17, 1958 with all Lodges represented, 13 Past Grand Masters present and our representative, the Grand Master, of course present. T h e Grand Lodge has a semi-annual Grand Communication in May.
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. Past Grand Master CHARLES E . BALDWIN (1913) died July 27, 1958. The Grand Secretary reported the year's death list, 565, was the all-time high in the History of the Grand Lodge. For the fifth straight year the Jurisdiction showed a loss in membership. In his report the Grand Secretary stated, "The shift in population yearly brings less and less eligibles". ' T h e 20th annual "Night of Thrills' staged by the Grand Lodge in Griffth Stadium netted $29,483.52 which was turned over to the Masonic and Eastern Star Home. The Grand Lodge was assured it would be given the privilege of re-laying the Corner Stone of the U. S. Capitol following the remodeling, which required the removal of the original Corner Stone laid by W . ' . Brother George Washington. The ceremony will include re-laying of the same stone. A Grand Lodge Sesquicentennial Committee has been appointed to make preliminary studies and such arrangements necessary at this time in preparation for the event. The Grand Lodge officers conferred the Master Mason degree on FREDERICK A. SEATON, Secretary of the Interior and formerly of Manhattan, Kansas, on September 3, 1958. The EARL O F SCARBROUGH, Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England, was entertained at a luncheon given by the Grand Lodge officers. It is the custom for the Grand Master to teach the Sunday School lesson on two separate Sundays at two different churches. R E U B E N A. BOGLEY, J R . Grand Master RAYMOND N . BABCOCK, Grand Secretary
ENGLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1958-59 EARL O F SCARBROUGH, Grand Master JAMES W . STUBBS, Grand Secretary
The Annual Investiture of the United Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of England was Holden at Freemasons' Hall, London, April 29, 1959. Quarterly Communications of the Grand Lodge are held. SIR SIDNEY W H I T E , who had served the Grand Lodge as Grand Secretary for over 20 years, and for 20 years prior to that as Assistant Grand Secretary and Deputy Grand Secretary, died during the past year. T h e total attendance at the Annual Investiture was 1,464, of which 505 were from London Lodges, 575 from Provincial Lodges, 7 from Overseas Lodges and 377 were Grand Officers. The Masonic Year Book for 1959 will be ready for distribution early in December, it was announced, and can be secured by ordering in advance and paid for with annual return. The charge will be 10s, Od., post free. One Thousand Pounds was contributed from the Fund of Benevolence "toward the cost of heating the homes of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution during the winter months". The five Lodges in Southwest Africa have been formed into a District Grand Lodge and a District Grand Master appointed over them. Brethren were urged to use the Grand Lodge Library and Museum "to see for themselves the great wealth of Masonic possessions which they contain, and that if they feel in need of any information they will not hesitate to make use of the facilities at their disposal. A number of additions to the library were listed. EARL O F SCARBROUGH, Grand Master J A M E S W . STUBBS, Grand Secretary
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FLORIDA—1958-59 J. LEWIS H A L L , Grand Master GEORGE W . H U F F , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 273 Members, 65,438 Gain, 1,603 The 130th Annual Communication was held at Jacksonville April 21-23, 1959 with 260 Lodges represented and 17 Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative was absent. The seven Lodges working under Dispensations were granted Charters. The Monthly Florida Masonic News was established and of it the Grand Master stated, "I trust it may have been the beginning of an era of more light and information to the Craft." He recommended appointment of a committee to study the possibilities of the Grand Lodge publishing an official magazine or newspaper. The Grand Master recommended establishing a committee to study the possibilities of a training school for Lodge Secretaries. It was adopted. During the year 50-year certificates and lapel buttons were awarded to 39 Brethren and 377 were awarded 25-year certificates. In response to a questionnaire, Florida Lodges voted in favor of selling the Masonic Home and building a more modern Home in another location. The average cost per guest per month in the Florida Masonic Home the past year was $130,971/^. A new 28-room motel type addition to the home was completed during the year. A resolution was adopted directing the Grand Master to appoint a committee "to investigate and study the proper methods of furnishing Past District Deputy Grand Masters aprons befitting their positions" and to report at the next Annual Grand Communication. A resolution to require unanimous vote instead of a three-fourths majority for reinstatement of a member suspended for non-payment of dues was not adopted. G. RODMAN PORTER, Grand Master GEORGE W . H U F F , Grand Secretary
GEORGIA—1958 J O H N CHRISTIAN K A U F M A N ,
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D A N I E L W . LOCKLIN, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 482 Members, 99,310 Gain, 703 The 172nd Annual Communication was held at Macon October 28-29, 1958 with 16 Past Grand Masters and our Representative, M A X L . SEGALL, present. A total of 372 Lodges were represented. Seven new Lodges were constituted during the year and two new Lodges were chartered at the Annual Grand Communication. Six Lodge Corner Stones and one of a hospital were laid during the year and seven new Lodge buildings were dedicated. The Grand Master ruled that a Lodge could not permit the Ku Klux Klan to use its Lodge room "since it is a highly controversal organization at this time". He further ruled that there was nothing in the Masonic Manual or Code which prevents a Mason holding membership in that organization "as long as he conducts himself within the laws". During the year the Grand Master had the privilege of raising his youngest son as a Master Mason. The maximum salary of the Grand Secretary was raised from $6,000 to $7,500 annually. The office of Grand Lecturer was established, he to be appointed by the Grand Master. • . ' . ' - • . . . •,•;"-, Masonic ciphers are prohibited in Georgia.- However the Code was amended
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to provide for one copy of the Cipher Code to be kept in the safe of the Grand Lodge to be removed only for use by the Board of Custodians, by and with the consent of the Grand Master. An Act to increase per capita tax and other fees was tabled. An Act requiring compulsory proficiency in the Master Mason degree was rejected. Contributions totaling $17,830.26 for the Higher Education Fund were received during the year. R. M. VANDEGRIFF, SR., Grand Master D A N I E L W . LOCKLIN, iSrand Secretary
GREECE—1958 D R . CONSTANTINE PERAKIS, Grand
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D R . P . HADJIPETROS, Grand Secretary Lodges, 42 _ Members, 6,602 - Gain, 208 The Annual Communication was held at Athens January 27, 1959. Greek Lodges initiated 281 candidates, passed 276 and raised 229 the past year. The Grand Lodge inaugurated a Masonic Roll of Honor "comprising names, ranks and services rendered by. various deceased Brethren to Masonry, country, church, etc." During the year the social and philanthropic work of the Lodges developed and extended in a highly satisfactory manner, especially in ethical and educational instruction to poor youth in night schools. Eight such schools are in operation and the boys are given free teaching, books, writing materials, medical treatment and above all "tender care". Later on jobs are found for them and "their careers are followed up by selected Brethren". The program of "Moral Rearmement of Youth" carries out an intensive campaign of moral teaching of youths in the schools, military academies, prisons and corrective institutions with highly satisfactory results. The Grand Lodge of Greece is recognized by 84 other Grand Lodges. Our Representative at the Grand Lodge of Greece is A. KOFINIOTIS. The Grand Master retired after serving in that capacity since 1947. In his farewell address he urged "more meticulous care in the selection of new members; careful selection of Lodge Officers and serious efforts toward constructive spiritual work". Prof. THRASYVOULOS, Grand Master D R . P . HADJIPETROS, Grand Secretary
IDAHO—1959 G L E N W . ROYCE, Grand Master HERBERT H . EBERLE, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 84 Members, 14,862 Gain, 104 The 93rd Annual Communication was held at Boise, September 15-17, 1959 with 76 Lodges represented, 23 Past Grand Masters present and our Representative absent. Grand Master G L E N W . ROYCE died July l4, 1959 and Deputy Grand Master ELMER E . N E L S O N acted as Grand Master for the remainder of the year. Past Grand Master RICHARD H . CURTIS (1927) died March 30, 1959. The l4th annual meeting on the summit of Bald Mountain was held on July
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18, 1959 and the Grand Lodge officers conferred the First Section of the Third Degree. Many visitors from other Jurisdictions were present. A special committee appointed to draft uniform Form of By-Laws for Constituent Lodges submitted a suggested set but recommended that copies be sent to all Lodges for study and that action be deferred until the next Annual Communication. A Special School Committee, appointed to secure information "concerning the nature and extent of efforts made by religious groups to encroach upon the public school system in Idaho", reported results of a questionnaire sent to Masters of all Idaho Lodges. The 38 reporting told of some startling instances of the use of public money in the support of parochial or denominational schools. The Jurisdiction's $2.15 per capita tax is distributed, $1.35 to General Fund, 550 to Representative Fund and 250 to Permanent Relief Fund. The Grand Lodge pays both mileage and per diem to official representatives to the Annual Communication. The Grand Lodge dedicated a new Masonic Temple during the year. ELMER E . N E L S O N , Grand Master HERBERT H . EBERLE, Grand Secretary
ILLINOISâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1959 HAROLD R . K O P F M A N , Grand Master RICHARD C . DAVENPORT, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 935 Members, 243,348 Loss, 3,291 The 120th Annual Communication was held at Chicago October 9-10, 1959 with 863 Lodges, six Past Grand Masters and our Representative, GEORGE E . ANDERSON, present.
Twenty-nine Lodges were "removed by consolidation" and one new Lodge was chartered during the year. Distinguished visitors included R.'. W.". RAY W . . KINZIE, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. The Grand Master ordered the Worshipful Masters of 72 Lodges to appoint committees to initiate consolidation negotiations with stronger Lodges. H e reported that conditions had improved in 15 of these, to the point where consolidation no longer seemed to be in the best interest of Masonry. In his address the Grand Master stated that to vitalize Lodges "There is no alternative but to merge our weak Lodges with the stronger". The Grand Master recommended that the Grand Lodge enact legislation, authorizing the making of a study to determine the feasibility of adopting a cipher code preliminary to enacting legislation at our next Annual Communication to legalize its use. The Grand Master recommended legislation whereby Illinois Lodges will be permitted to open Stated Meetings directly in the Third Degree without first, as now required, opening on the First and Second Degrees. Illinois Masonic Law prohibits sponsorship of any organization but the Grand Master pointed out " W e can, as individuals, do much towards giving aid and counsel to our youth." The members of the Speakers Bureau had more calls for their services during the past year than in any previous year. The Code was changed on minimum fees: $50 for Lodges in cities under 15,000 population; $75 for Lodges in cities between 15,000 and 50,000 population; and $100 for Lodges located in cities having a population of more than 50,000. PAUL R . STEPHENS, Grand Master RICHARD C . DAVENPORT, Grand Secretary
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INDIANAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1958-59 T H E O H . JENA, Grand Master
DwiGHT L. SMITH, Grand Secretary Lodges, 546 Members, 185,117 Loss, 94 The l42nd Annual Communication was held at Indianapolis May 19-20, 1959 with 18 Past Grand Masters present and 531 Lodges represented. Our Representative was absent. Past Grand Master AUGUST J. SIELOFF (1957) died May 18, 1958, just two days before he was to preside over the l 4 l s t Annual Communication. M.*. W.". CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, was among the Distinguished Guests attending. Legislation was enacted permitting Lodges to use Lodge funds to encourage and support youth organizations having permission to use the Temples, provided members of the Lodge approve proposals to make contributions and that total contributions by Lodges for youth organizations in any one year are restricted to not more than 25 per cent of the amount of each Lodge's voluntary contributions to the Indiana Masonic Home and other recognized Masonic charities for the previous year. The Grand Lodge appropriated $1,000 to the Indiana DeMolay Foundation, Inc. Vincennes Lodge No. 1 became the first Indiana Lodge to celebrate its sesquicentennial, on April 3-4, 1959. The Lodge was re-dedicated by the Grand Lodge officers as a part of the 2-day ceremony. Nine new Masonic Temples were dedicated and Corner Stones of two new school buildings were laid. Each Indiana Mason pays %A per capita for the Masonic Home Maintenance Fund. The Masonic Home Building Reserve Fund receipts are from voluntary gifts. It was reported it cost "about $2,310 per year for each guest we have in Our Home". Voluntary contributions during the year totaled $118,944.59. Petitioners with physical disabilities are interviewed and examined by the Committee of Jurisprudence which makes recommendations to the Grand Master. J, CARL H U M P H R E Y , Grand Master
DwiGHT L. SMITH, Grand Secretary
LOUISIANAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1958 J. B E N J A M I N HIGGINBOTHAM, Grand Master D. PETER LAGUENS, J R . , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 269 Members, 50,593 Gain, 295 The l48th Annual Communication was held at New Orleans February 2-3, 1959 with 22 Past Grand Masters present and 264 Lodges represented. Our Representative was absent. Past Grand Master CLARENCE BEASLEY (1954) died December 8, 1958. One new Lodge was constituted and three Lodges under Dispensations were granted charters. Corner Stones of four new Lodge Buildings were laid and one of a new Church. Two new Lodge Halls were dedicated. Grand Lodge approval was given to seven new Lodge building projects. The Grand Master recommended adding to the petition blank the question, "Are you able to read, write, speak and understand the language used by the Lodge to which you are applying?". During the past year a Grand Lodge Committee was appointed to revise the
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Handbook of Masonic Law to "eliminate some of the confusing and contradictory edicts." The revised Law was adopted. Complete rnembership rosters of all Lodges are printed in the Proceedings. Osmmenting on it in his report the Grand Secretary stated, "This practice is of benefit to both the Lodges and this office because the membership roster is kept correct each year". A special assessment of $1 per member per year for the next two years was levied to finance the Grand Lodge Sesquicentennial celebration. J O H N F . HARTMANN, Grand Master D . PETER LAGUENS, J R . , Grand Secretary
MAINEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1958-59 J O H N M . LITTLEFIELD, Grand Master EARLE D . WEBSTER, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 208 Members, 47,964 Gain, 70 The l40th Annual Communication was held at Portland May 5-7, 1959 with 186 Lodges represented, 12 Past Grand Masters and our Representative, EAYMOND M. RiDEOUT, present. The Grand Master observed that one Maine Lodge of 94 members had an average attendance of 64, while another Lodge of 871 members, meeting in the same building, had an average attendance of 63. He stated " W e should not relax our efforts to improve the quality of our Masonry in our members, remembering that always quality is esteemed above quantity". Many Maine Lodges have increased dues as their income was insufficient to cover their expenses. The Grand Master warned of reports that lotteries and games of chance were being considered in Masonic building or by members for the purpose of raising money in connection with some so-called Masonic enterprises, stating that for more than a century the Grand Lodge of Maine had banned such operations. One Maine Lodge celebrated its 150th Anniversary and two observed Centennials. The Grand Lecturer reported that 193 Lodges were represented at the Schools of Instruction. The Special Committee on Memorial Service submitted a Masonic Memorial graveside service, which was adopted. The Blood Bank committee reported that 694 pints of blood had been given to brethren and their immediate families the past year. The special committee on Masonic Home, which had made a study of the proposition for the past three years, recommended the establishing and operating of a Home. A resolution calling for the establishment of the home was entertained, a vote was taken by secret ballot, and the resolution lost. A Maine Mason, suspended for non-payment of dues, is restored by the payment or remission of the amount due at any time within three years. J O H N M . LITTLEFIELD, Grand Master EARLE D . WEBSTER, Grand Secretary
MARYLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1958 CHARLES H . COVER, Grand Master CLAUD SHAFFER, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 128 Members, 47,953 Gain, 480 The 172nd Annual Communication was held at Baltimore November 18-19, 1958 with nine Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative was absent.
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A semi-annual Communication of the Grand Lodge was held May 20, 1958. The endowment fund of the Masonic Home is approximately $2,500,000. The Grand Master, in his address, said that this should "be augmented in the immediate future, by a like sum, so as to bring the total to $5,000,000. The traditional Harvest Home Day at the Masonic Homes was on October 25, 1958 and during the day over $4,000 in cash was received and quantities of canned goods. The Grand Master urged a study of the growing numbers of "Clubs" predicating membership upon Masonic affiliation including "efforts to unravel some of the entanglements in which these groups engage, or the snares in which members of the Craft are involved." The Committee to study Masonic Funerals did not recommend the abandonment of the Funeral Service, but in lieu of that now in use recommended the use of a service that may be used as a Memorial on the evening preceding burial. The Blood Bank program of the Grand Lodge is a big one and it was reported that since it was inaugurated in 1951 there have been 12,972 pints of blood donated. A. W A Y N E REED, Grand Master CLAUD SHAFFER, Grand Secretary
MINNESOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1958-59 J. MILES MARTIN, Grand Master DAVID E . PALMER, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 292 Members, 69,568 Gain, 315 The 106th Annual Communication was held at St. Paul March 18-19, 1959 with 231 Lodges represented and 11 Past Grand Masters and our Representative, M. J. B R O W N , present.
Past Grand Master HENRY COLSON (1943) died April 6, 1958, Past Grand Master R A L P H W A L D O STANFORD (1938) died June 10, 1958 and Past Grand Master SAM A. ERICKSON (1929) died August 11, 1958. Grand Secretary Emeritus J O H N H . ANDERSON died January 29, 1959.
The Corner Stone of an elementary school was laid and the Minnesota Masonic Memorial Cancer Hospital at the University of Minnesota was dedicated during the year. v In his address the Grand Master stated, "There is as large a proportion of worthy men today who need Masonry as when we first saw Masonic Light. Yet, in view of these population trends and our own membership trend, I leave you to judge the effectiveness of your life and mine, of your Lodge and mine, in influencing the worthy to seek our portals." The Grand Lodge sponsored six Fellowship meetings during the year for both men and women. Masons and non-Masons. The Grand Lodge met with other Masonic Bodies and established "A Committee on Masonic Co-Operation" for "a binding cooperative effort between us all". The monthly per capita cost for residents of the Masonic Home was $99.07 as compared with $97.33 for the previous year. A new Lodge was chartered at the Grand Communication. The Grand Lodge appropriated $7,170 to maintain its Fraternal Assistance Program at Rochester. The Committee's report showed calls on 144,936 Masons from 1923 to 1958. CLYDE E . H E G M A N , Grand Master DAVID E . PALMER, Grand Secretary
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MISSOURIâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1958-59 ROBERT L . ARONSON, Grand Master HAROLD L . READER, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 593 Members, 124,068 Loss, 205 The 138th Annual Communication was held at St. Louis September 29-30, 1959 with 480 Lodges represented and 17 Past Grand Masters present. M.". W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, was among the distinguished guests attending. Past Grand Master WILLIAM RICHARD GENTRY (1930) died May 19, 1959. The Grand Master reported on his visit to the Kansas Grand Communication at Wichita. Corner Stones of 15 buildings were laid, one a Lodge Hall and the others being public buildings, mostly school buildings. Two Lodge Halls were dedicated. Florissant Lodge U. D. was granted a charter. The per capita was increased from $2.75 to $3.25, the Masonic Home getting 35^ and the Grand Lodge 15?) of the increase. The Committee on Masonic Education members were included among those committee members who are entitled to receive mileage and per diem payments for attendance at the Annual Communications. Per diem is $10 and mileage paid is 6^ per mile, both ways. On May .18, 1959 Grand Master ROBERT L . ARONSON presented Past Grand Master HARRY S. TRUMAN, ex-president of the United States, with a 50-year Masonic membership button. Commenting on the Order of DeMolay and other youth groups the Grand Master, in his address, stated, "Having given the matter considerable thought, it is my opinion that the time has come when this Grand Lodge should adopt a more positive and favorable attitude toward organizations of young people who have Masonic affiliation . . . All this youth work deserves our encouragement and approval." HAROLD O . GRAUEL, Grand Master HAROLD L . READER, Grand Secretary
MONTANAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1958-59 JAMES T . HARRISON, Grand Master BYRON F . GAITHER, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 139 Members, 26,227 Loss, 60 The 95th Annual Communication was held at Great Falls June 22-23, 1959 with 116 Lodges represented and 14 Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative was absent. Two Masonic Temples were dedicated and the Corner Stone of a new Temple was laid. Two courtesy degrees were conferred for a Kansas Lodge by a Montana Lodge. The Grand Master's recommendation of a Standing Committee, to support the Churches Committee, was adopted. After a lengthy discussion of the Masonic funeral service, the Grand Lodge approved the appointment of a committee of seven, at least three of whom should be clergymen, to make a study and to report to the Grand Lodge at the next Annual Communication. The Grand Lodge approved the appointment of a committee to make a study of the District Deputy system and to report at the next Annual Communication. The issuance of a monthly newsletter by the Grand Master, to be sent to all Lodge Masters and Senior Wardens, was approved. The Grand Lodge approved the study of the proposal to provide for a skeleton
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Grand Lodge Communication in case a national emergency makes it impossible to hold the regular Annual Communication. The Grand Secretary was given the sole direction for the distribution of the Annual Proceedings. Plans have been started for the celebration of the Centennial of the Grand Lodge of Montana in 1966. Every Montana Mason has paid in full the assessments levied to pay the cost of the Centennial. FRANK E . V A N D E M A R K , Grand Master BYRON F . GAITHER, Grand Secretary
NEBRASKAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1958-59 J O H N E . BEAVER, Grand Master CARL R . GREISEN, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 276 Members, 46,141 Loss, 72. The 102nd Annual Communication was held at Omaha June 9-10, 1959 with 239 Lodges represented,-21 Past Grand Masters and our Representative, HOWARD J. H U N T E R , present.
Among the distinguished guests present were M . ' . W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY, Grand Master, M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary, and R.". W . ' . RAY W . KINIZIE, Deputy Grand Master of Kansas. One new Masonic Temple was dedicated and the Corner Stone of another was laid. Four Lodges moved into new Lodge Halls during the year. One Lodge, whose membership had dwindled to 12 resident members, surrendered its charter. Grand Master J O H N E. BEAVER attended the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kansas at Wichita on March 11 and 12, 1959 and mentioned it in his address. The Grand Master recommended the Committee on Nebraska Work review the Masonic Monitor for the purpose of reporting changes that should be made, mentioning specifically the Funeral Service. T h e Grand Master recommended expansion of the work of the Committee on Masonic Education, particularly on programs on Masonic Education which can be presented in the Subordinate Lodges. The matter of the Grand Lodge sponsoring a Home for Senior Citizens was discussed. A number of Nebraska Lodges compete in "exciting races", contending for the highest percentage of certificate men in proportion to membership and the greatest number of certificate members. In the first category the winner had 8.35 per cent and in the second category the winner had 32. W I L L I A M F . EVERS retired as superintendent of the Nebraska Masonic Home after serving in that capacity for many years. Past Grand Master ERNEST SIMON SCHIEFELBEIN (1949-50) died April 20, 1959. JOSEPH C . T Y E , Grand Master CARL R . GREISEN, Grand Secretary
NEVADAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1958-59 Y A L E WILLIAMS, Grand Master EDWARD C . PETERSON, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 29 Members, 5,787 Gain, 108 The 95th Annual Communication was held at Elko June 11-12, 1959 with all Lodges present and 15 Past Grand Masters attending. Our Representative was absent.
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Corner Stones of two churches, eight school buildings and a Centeniniai Monument at Virginia City were laid. The Grand Master personally installed the officers in 11 Nevada Lodges. The Grand Lodge publishes a quarterly Bulletin. A Nevada Lodge did courtesy work for a Kansas Lodge and a Kansas Lodge did courtesy work for a Nevada Lodge. It was recommended that the Grand Lodge adopt the District Deputy plan, providing an Inspector for each District "to be the eyes and ears of the Grand Master in their respective districts as well as having supervision over the ritual work of the Lodges." The Inspector will be empowered to appoint a Deputy Master of Instruction in each Lodge. T h e matter was referred to a Committee for submission to the Nevada Lodges. A new law provides for the appointment of a DeMolay Committee of three members "whose duties it shall be to cooperate with Sponsoring Bodies of DeMolay chapters in the training of youth and adult leadership." The Grand Lodge adopted the recommendation that the emblem of two balls and a cane is unlawful to be worn by Nevada Masons. ROYAL D . CROWELL, Grand Master EDWARD C . PETERSON, Grand Secretary
NEW BRUNSWICK Dr. D O N A L D ANDREW SOMERVILLE, Grand
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ALBERT C . LEMMON, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 47 Members, 8,952 Gain, 38 The 92nd Annual Communication was held at St. John, May 28, 1959 with 38 Lodges represented and 189 Grand Lodge Members present. A new Lodge was dedicated and consecrated after its charter had been granted by the last Grand Communication. A Lodge which had been working under Dispensation was granted a Charter. The Grand Communication is opened with a "Service of Thanksgiving." The Grand Master told of the visit of H.R.H. Princess Margaret and of the coming visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh. The Grand Master attended a Lodge Centennial and "dedicated the 100th year regalia". Several Lodges will soon celebrate their Centennials. Fifty-year pins and certificates were presented to 29 during the year. In his address the Grand Master stated, "If there is one single taproot that nourishes the sturdy worldwide institution of Freemasonry, it is the simple and forthright question that every candidate for Masonic degrees must answer: In whom do you put your trust?" The Grand Historian presents a summary of the past year's history at the Annual Communication. The Educational Committee reports an increased interest in the booklet, "More Light on Freemasonry". T h e committee also distributes information for proposed members entering into Freemasonry. Dr. FRANK CROCKER THOMAS, Grand
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ALBERT C . LEMMON, Grand Secretary
NEW HAMPSHIREâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1958-59 CARROLL H . INGALLS, Grand Master HAROLD O . CADY, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 81 Members, 17,173 Gain, 12 The 170th Annual Communication was held at Manchester May 20, 1959 with
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seven Past Grand Masters and Our Representative, ROBERT C . LAING present. All but two Lodges were represented. An annual Grand Officers Conference is held each year and the meeting develops into an open forum in which every brother is permitted to express his opinion on the different topics pertinent to Grand Lodge policy. Some of the objectives recommended were: 1. Continuation and expansion of the educational program. 2. Continued aid and support of DeMoIay. 3. Again having an educational night in each Constituent Lodge. 4. Consideration of Liability Insurance. ; 5:^ Completion of the new ritual. The Grand Master recommended a Secretaries' Conference for Secretaries of all Constituent Lodges and the Grand Secretary "to iron out some of the many problems that confront them in the line of duty". The Grand Master appointed a committee to study the possibility of the Grand Lodge sponsoring a blood bank program. A 50-cent assessment was approved, 5^ for the Committee on Masonic Education, 10(f for the Committee on DeMolay and 35(5 for the Masonic Service Association for its hospitalization program. The per capita tax was increased from $1.50 to $2.00. The Grand Lodge approved a Liability Insurance Program, a blanket policy issued to the Grand Lodge and its Constituent Lodges. The average cost per annum is .1159 per member. PERCY H . BENNETT, Grand Master HAROLD O . CADY, Grand Secretary
NEW JERSEYâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1958-59 AUGUST C . ULLRICH, Grand Master HARVEY C . W H I L D E Y , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 289 Members, 107,469 Gain, 331 The 172nd Annual Communication was held at Atlantic City April 22-23, 1959 with 13 Past Grand Masters present and 284 Lodges Represented. R.'. W . ' . JULIUS W . LODGEK was commissioned as new Representative from Kansas on November 6, 1958. Past Grand Master RICHARD C . WOODWARD (1912) died September 22, 1958. Four new Lodges were constituted during the year and the Corner Stones of four new Masonic Temples were laid. The 60th anniversary of the Dedication of the New Jersey Masonic Home was celebrated on September 14, 1958. The Grand Lodge adopted the Grand Master's recommendation for appointment of a committee to lay plans for the voluntary contribution, averaging one dollar for each member, for the Endowment Fund of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association. Three New Jersey Lodges celebrated their centennials the past year. Plans are under way for the celebration of the Grand Lodge's 175 Anniversary during the year 1961-62. The per capita is $4, of which $3 is for the support of the Masonic Home. The New Jersey Masonic News, Grand Lodge publication, was issued twice the past year, each N e w Jersey Mason receiving a copy. The Grand Master appointed a committee on Public Relations whose duty was "establishing good will, favorable impressions and mutual understanding." W I L L I A M DAVIES, Grand Master HARVEY C . W H I L D E Y . Grand Secretary
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NEW MEXICOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1958-59 RUSSELL G . BIRD, Sr., Grand Master CHANDLER C . T H O M A S , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 61 Members, 14,658 Gain, 426 The 82nd Annual Communication was held at Roswell March 16 and 17, 1959 with 59 Lodges represented, and 16 Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative was absent. Past Grand Master VICTOR LEE MINTER, SR. (1930) died September 5, 1958 and Past Grand Master RHEA M . D E OLIVIERA (1953) died November 22, 1958. The Grand Lodge laid the Comer Stone and dedicated a new Lodge Hall. New Mexico Lodges conferred 115 courtesy degrees during the year. The Grand Lodge approved issuing 25-year and 50-year certificates to members in the Grand Jurisdiction who had held membership for an aggregate total of 25 and 50 years respectively in any recognized jurisdiction. The Grand Master's recommendation that the issuance of life memberships be discontinued entirely was not approved. The Grand Lodge approved the appointment of a committee to study the proposition of establishing a Masonic Home. A Lodge which had been working under dispensation since September 20, 1958 was granted a charter. During the year the Grand Lodge extended assistance to seven Lodges for seven individuals, totaling $3,165. The Grand Lodge sponsors District Workshops which include an Officers' Conference, Ritual and a Forum. Fees in N e w Mexico range between $50 and $152, the average being $82.87. Dues range between $6 and $20, the average being $10.02. Several Lodges are making plans to erect new buildings or remodel present ones. The Grand Lodge has a Student Revolving Loan Fund and the past year 13 loans were approved. H. STANLEY D E N N I S , SR., Grand Master CHANDLER C . T H O M A S , Grand Secretary
NEW YORKâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1957-58 N A T H A N TURK, Grand Master EDWARD R . CARMAN, Grand Secretary
Lodges,l,077 Members, 307,323 Loss, 1,123 The 177th Annual Communication was held at New York City May 6-8, 1958 with six Past Grand Masters and our Representative, SIMON M . SCHLUSSEL, present. In his address the Grand Master stated he had changed his mind regarding "Code Books" and now is convinced the Grand Lodge of N e w York should prepare a Code Book containing the "true and accurate work", and be distributed by the Custodians of the Work in connection with the Grand Lecturer. H e stated his Deputies had discussed the matter with the various Lodges and had not found a single Lodge that Disapproved of a Code Book. The Grand Lodge sells all kinds of Masonic Supplies, including Masonic jewelry, to the Lodges. The Grand Master reported increased activity among Lodges in holding youth meetini's and in supporting youth organizations.
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During the year the Grand Secretary's Offite sent out 250,000 pieces of mail on which the postage amounted to $7,765.22. The past year six New York Lodges consolidated into three Lodges. The Grand Lodge of N e w York names a judge Advocate who rules on the legality of procedures and makes decisions involving Masonic Law. It was reported that more than half of the Masons of N e w York have contributed to the Masonic Blood Bank. The Blood Bank was created in 1948 and during this Lodge year 5,336 pints of blood were donated. The per capita tax was increased a nickel, from $3.35 to $3.40. T h e total Grand Lodge budget was $427,400 and the estimated cost of operation of the Masonic Home for the coming year was $1,252,510. LLOYD JONES, Grand Master EDWARD R . CARMAN, Grand Secretary
NEW ZEALAND-^1957-58 EDGAR O . FABER, Grand Master FREDERICK G . N O R T H E R N , Grand
Secretary
Lodges, 400 Members, 45,380 Gain, 603 The 69th Annual Communication was held at Wellington, November 26, 1958. The Grand Lodge maintains the Papakura Masonic Boys' Home. Nine boys are in the Home, seven in primary school and two in high school. Plans for the buildings to be erected to house the Aged have been approved by the Government, qualifying the project for the state subsidy on the cost. T h e first portion of the project "will provide bed-sitting rooms for 96 people and staff in four 2-story wings." Fifty-four 50-Years' Service Badges were awarded, making a total of 458 such awards. Four new Lodges were constituted during the year. Specifications for eight new Lodge buildings or for additions and improvements to existing buildings were approved. The Grand Lodge contributed to the fund for the erection of a large extension to the Royal Masonic Hospital at London. Scholarship grants were made to 35 boys and girls during the past year. Lodges were cautioned following complaints regarding insufficient investigations into the qualifications and suitability of candidates. CuTHBERT H . TAYLOR, Grand Master FREDERICK G . N O R T H E R N , Grand Secretary
NORTH CAROLINAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1957-58 CHARLES ANDERSON HARRIS, Grand
Master
W I L B U R L . MCIVER, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 347 Members, 60,667 Gain, 710 T h e 171st Aimual Communication was held at Raleigh, April 15, 1958 with 286 Lodges represented and 16 Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative was absent. Past Grand Master HERBERT CLAUDE ALEXANDER (1932) died May 1, 1957, Past Grand Master HUBERT M C N E I L POTEAT (1923) died January 29, 1958 and Past Grand Master H E N R Y ALEXANDER GRADY (1919) died February 23, 1958. Nine new Masonic Temples were dedicated and Corner Stones of eight new Temples were laid.
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Six new Lodges were chartered at the Annual Grand Communication. The new Code book has been printed, 5,000 copies at a cost of $9,632.63. Eight Lodges were authorized to borrow money for building purposes, the amounts ranging from $2,000 to $30,000. The Grand Master strongly urged church attendance by Masons, increased support of public schools, continued program and support of Order of DeMolay and other youth organizations and emphasized program of Masonic Education. The Grand Lodge has completed the construction of an Executive Office Building. Commenting on physical disabilities of petitioners, the Grand Master stated he was convinced "that the local Lodge should be the true authority of a petitioner's fitness to be a member of the Craft." JAMES G U Y JOHNSTON, Grand Master W I L B U R L . MCIVER, Grand Secretary
NORTH DAKOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1958-59 L. CLAUDE MENSING, Grand Master JOSEPH A. JAMESON, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 120 Members, 14,109 Loss, 161 The 70th Annual Communication was held at Minot, June 15-17, 1959 with 102 Lodges represented and 13 Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative was not present. The Grand Master attended all 23 District Meetings held in the Jurisdiction. One new Lodge was constituted and consecrated during the year. The Grand Lodge participated in the 75th anniversary celebration of the Lodge at Sanborn. The Grand Master recommended that the larger towns and cities "look into the possibility and feasibility of starting new Lodges". H e also urged a continuation of the Masonic Education program started three years ago. The Grand Lodge has no Masonic Home but it has $66,000 in its Home or Hospital fund. The Grand Secretary's report lists all Lodges of the Jurisdiction showing net increases in membership of five or more. North Dakota Lodges contributed nearly $6,700 to the Grand Lodge sponsored hospital visitation program. New regulations in the By-Laws place the election and installation of officers of Subordinate Lodges during the months of April and May. An amendment was proposed tu rcvcit to the former dates of election in November, but no action was taken. BER>^HARD G . GUSTAFSON, Grand Master JOSEPH A. JAMESON, Grand Secretary
NOVA SCOTIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1958-59 Rev. DONALD M . SINCLAIR, Grand Master HAROLD F . SIPPRELL, Grand Secretary
Lodges 114 Members, 14,855 Loss, 5 The 94th Annual Communication was held at Halifax, June 8, 1959 with 12 Past Grand Masters present and 96 Lodges represented. Our Representative, L B. LoHNES, was present. Two new Lodges were constituted and consecrated, two new Lodges were instituted, a Lodge hall and a new Masonic Temple were dedicated.
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The Grand Secretary is organizing drama groups for the presentation of Masonic plays. The Lodges of the Jurisdiction are divided into 13 Districts, each in charge of a District Deputy Grand Master, who prepares an extensive report of the activities of his district and submits it to the Annual Communication. The Grand Secretary wrote each suspended member reported by the Lodges and in a few cases reinstatement followed. The Grand Secretary also compiles a monthly bulletin which is sent to each lodge for posting on the bulletin board. The Grand Lodge Laws have been changed to permit the Subordinate Lodges to incorporate. Permission was granted to a group of Masons, all members of a Squadron of the United States Air Force, to form a Square Club at Frobisher Bay. The Nova Scotia Freemasons' Home has 47 guests and a waiting list of 26. The estimated value of the farm products used in the home during 1958 was $4,138. A campaign to raise funds for the Masonic Home, the Golden Jubilee Fund, has brought in $131,733.13. The goal is $300,000. The report shows that gifts have been received from 3,939 Brethren or 2 6 . 5 % of the membership. Nova Scotia has a Lodge composed entirely of colored men. Col. CYRIL H . COLWELL, Grand Master HAROLD F . SIPPRELL, Grand Secretary
OHIOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1958 ANDREW J. W H I T E , JR., Grand Master HARRY S . J O H N S O N , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 664 Members, 282,623 Gain, 860 The l49th Annual Communication was held at Columbus, October 10-11, 1958 with 658 Lodges represented and 15 Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative was absent. The Grand Lodge was founded on January 7, 1808 and the Sesqui-Centennial was observed throughout this Jurisdiction this year. M . ' . W . ' . ANDREW J. W H I T E , JR. was the 101st Grand Master in the 150-year history of the Grand Lodge. Six Lodges formed the Grand Lodge and the Grand Lodge celebration was "in the place of our beginnings, Scioto Lodge No. 6" on January 7, 1958. Later, other meetings were held at the other five Lodges which formed the Grand Lodge. Past Grand Master HARRY MEYER (1938-9) died December 10, 1957, and Past Grand Master DAVID BARTON SHARP (1944-45) died September 8, 1958. Two new Lodges were constituted during the year. Five Lodges celebrated centennials and the Grand Master attended each of them. The Grand Master expressed his personal belief that the traditional Masonic Funeral Service be abandoned, stating, "My objection to it primarily is that in offering and conducting it, we are invading an office of the church." The Grand Master approved 44 Temple or Lodge buildings and improvement projects during the year. The printing plant at the Masonic Home was closed. It was installed to furnish vocational training for children in the Home, but for many years there have been no children in the Home. The per capita tax was raised from $2.50 to $3. Of this amount 80^ goes to the Grand Lodge and $2.20 to the Masonic Home. CHESTER HODGES, Grand Master HARRY S. J O H N S O N , Grand Secretary
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OKLAHOMAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1958 L. V. ORTON, Grand Master J. FRED LATHAM, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 389 Members, 87,241 Gain; 180 The 51st Annual Communication was held at Guthrie, February 11-12, 1959 with 292 Lodges represented and 19 Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative, HAROLD P. COOK, was present.
Past Grand Master CLAUDE ALLEN STURGEON (1926) died October 11, 1958, and Past Grand Master FRED DARIUS SPARKS (1906) died October 26, 1958. Past Grand Master STURGEON served as Grand Secretary for 22 years after he was Grand Master. One new Lodge was constituted, the Corner Stone of one new Lodge building and five school buildings were laid and two new Lodge Halls were dedicated. Grand Master EARL R . BROWN of Kansas was among the distinguished guests present. Fourteen Oklahoma Lodges observed their centennials during 1958. The Grand Matron and the Grand Patron of the Oklahoma Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, the Grand Charity of the Order of Rainbow Girls and the State Master Councilor, Order of DeMolay, each spoke at the Annual Communication. A prof)osal to raise minimum fees from $30 to $50 and minimum dues from $4 to $6 was defeated. A resolution stating "A Master Mason shall not petition for the degrees of other Masonic bodies . . . until six months after the date of his becoming a Master Mason, or shall have passed his proficiency in the Master Mason Degree" was adopted. A committee was authorized to make a study of the need of an increase in the per capita tax and to report at the next Annual Communication. RAY K . BABB, Grand Master J. FRED LATHAM, Grand Secretary
OREGONâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1958-59 WALTER L . LANSING, Grand
Master
H. D. PROUDFOOT, Grand Secretary Lodges, 192 Members, 44,546 Gain, 56 The 109th Annual Communication was held at Portland, June 10-12, 1959 with 184 Lodges represented and 17 Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative, RICHARD V. CARLSON, was present.
Past Grand Master LEIF F . FINSETH (1939-40) died March 17, 1959 and Past Grand Master M I L T O N L . MEYERS (1929-30) died February 16, 1959. The largest Oregon Lodge has 1,206 members, the smallest has 31 and the average membership is 232. One new Lodge was constituted and four new Lodge Halls were dedicated. The Grand Lodge renewed the Dispensation of Oregon Military Lodge U . D . at Frankfort, Germany. Commenting on the Military Lodge the committee report stated, "It serves a very useful purpose for Americans in a strange and foreign land." The Grand Master appointed a Special Committee on Landmarks and instructed the committee to make an exhaustive research on the subject. The Code Committee is preparing proposed legislation and revising the index of the Code Book. The second largest combined charity of the Grand Lodge is the rendering of
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educational assistance to children of. deceased or disabled Master Masons. A total of 72 children were given assistance the past year, the expenditure being $17,015. The Masonic Home Endowment Fund was increased $87,679.80 during the year, less than $9,000 of the amount coming from Constituent Lodges. DAVID W . PEARSON, Grand Master
H . D . , PROUDFOOT, Grand Secretary
iE>ENNSYLVANIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1958 STANFORD M . CHILCOTE, Grand Master
AsHBY B. PAUL, Grand Secretary Lodges, 589 Members, 257,062 Gain, 1,810 The Annual Communication was held at Elizabethtown, December 27, 1958 with seven Past Grand Masters present. Quarterly communications are held the first weeks of March, 96 Lodges represented; June with 183 Lodges represented; September with 185 Lodges represented and December with 443 Lodges represented. At the Annual Communication, 185 Lodges were represented. GEORGE A N T H O N Y AVERY, Grand Secretary, died December 22, 1957. He had served the Grand Lodge as its secretary since May, 1952. ASHBY B . PAUL, former Deputy Grand Master, was appointed and installed for the unexpired term. Four new Lodges were formed during the year. Two sessions of the Pennsylvania Mason Juvenile Court Institute were held during the year, making eight sessions since its establishment. During that time 170 judges from every state in the United States have attended. The Institute is set up to study the problem of juvenile delinquency and is doing a great work. On April 26, 1958 the Grand Lodge dedicated the Masonic Temple of the Masonic Homes at Elizabethtown. The average number of guests in the Home was 667. T h e Yearly operating cost of the Homes for 1958 was $1,316,957.63. Forms for bequests of personal property and of real estate to the Masonic Homes are printed in the Grand Lodge Proceedings. The Grand Master ruled that a Pennsylvania Mason could attend a meeting of the Order of the Rainbow for Girls only if the meeting was open to the public generally. The subscription list of "The Pennsylvania Freemason", official publication of the Grand Lodge, exceeds 100,000. The Grand Master appoints 16 Grand Chaplains. SANFORD M . CHILCOTE, Grand Master ASHBY B . PAUL, Grand Secretary
PHILIPPINESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1958-59 HOWARD R . H I C K , Grand Master
EsTEBAN MUNARRIZ, Grand Secretary Lodges, 110 Members, 9,890 Gain, 109 The 43rd Annual Communication was held at Manila, April 28, 1959 with all Lodges represented, 10 Past Grand Masters present and our Representative absent. Two new Lodges are working under Dispensations. The membership of the Philippine Lodges is made up of 5 0 . 1 % Filipinos, 4 0 . 1 % Americans, 6 . 1 % Chinese and 3.7% of all other nationalities. During the year the Corner Stones of three new Masonic Temples were laid and two other Masonic Temples were dedicated. The Acacia Mutual Aid Society was organized the past year. It is an insur-
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ance plan, of minimum cost, providing ample security commensurate with the ability to pay. Its minimum rate is 12 pesos per year and provides insurance coverage as well as loan benefits. In his address, the Grand Master urged Lodges to publish newsletters or bulletins, saying " N o Lodge is too small to prepare a short newsletter about the activities of the Lodge and the Brethren." The Grand Master recommended that the incoming Grand Master "will see fit to implement the organization of a Research Lodge". The Grand Master "strongly urged" the establishment of a Public School Committee together with provision of a similar committee for each Subordinate Lodge. A resolution was adopted providing "that we are agreeable to make a positive, active and vigorous campaign to acquaint the public with Masonry and its principles and objectives, and that we should avail ourselves of all measures of public information, such as radio, press, public forum, etc. for Masonic Education." MACARIO M . OFILADA, Grand Master
EsTEBAN MuNARRiz, P.G.M., Grand Secretary
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND—1957-58 C. GORDON LORD, Grand Master
F. A. VANIDERSTINE, Grand Secretary Lodges, 16 Members, 1,476 Gain, 19 The 83rd Annual Communication was held at Charlottetown, June 25, 1958 with 15 Lodges represented and the total attendance being 92. There were 12 Past Grand Masters in attendance. Our Representative was absent. The Corner Stone of a new Masonic Temple, and the dedication of it, was completed at Charlottetown, the site of the Annual Communication. In his address the Grand Master stated, "This has been a very good year in Masonry in this Jurisdiction. W e have picked up the threads, and now have a larger membership than we have had for many years . . . W e believe that the material we are using for candidates to build Lodges, to be of the very best." During the year the Grand Master granted dispensations to most of the Lodges to attend Divine Service in Lodge regalia. Commenting, h e said, "It was a great pleasure for me to grant those requests and learn that our Brethren are professing their faith by attending Church Services." Most Lodges of the Jurisdiction reported that they had made improvements to their Lodge buildings or halls during the year. In July the Grand Lodge officers participated in a conference with Grand Officers of Nova Scotia. T h e two Jurisdictions agreed to exchange information, to work together on securing regalia and other supplies and on the exchange of copies of articles, bulletins, etc. T h e two Grand Lodges will also work together on a joint Board of Ritual. ERROL R . STETSON, Grand
Master
F. A. VANIDERSTINE, Grand Secretary
QUEENSLAND—1958-59.; HORACE B E N J A M I N MILLINER, Grand
Master
V. I. CARTER, Grand Secretary ,. , ..Lodges, 449 Members, 36,450 Gain, 690 Quarterly communications of the Grand Lodge are held . i n : September, December, March and June of each year.' •.j . - . • . . .
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Eleven new Lodges were consecrated during the year. A bar will be added to the 50-year Service Jewel to mark a period of 60 years' service to the Craft. There were 30 Brethren, two widows and two married couples living in the Freemasons' Home, 14 patients in the Freemasons' Homes Hospital and 65 boys in the Queensland Masonic Home for Boys. The Grand Lodge has set aside approximately 100 books now in the Library of the Grand Lodge to form a Lending Library. The use of Lodge Rooms by non-Masonic organizations is strictly forbidden. This is the Centennial Year for Queensland Masonry. It was announced that "100 Years History of Freemasonry in Queensland" is reaching "the concluding stages" and Lodges will be invited to book advance requirements so that some indication will be obtained for the number to be printed. HORACE B E N J A M I N MILLINER, Grand
Master
V. I. CARTER, Grand Secretary
SASKATCHEWANâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1958-59 RICHMOND MAYSON, Grand Master ROBERT A. TATE, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 204 Members, 17,744 Gain, 41 The 53rd Annual Communication was held at Regina, June 17, 1959 with 12 Past Grand Masters present and 147 Lodges represented. Grand Secretary ROBERT A. TATE died just eleven days before the opening of the Grand Communication, on June 6, 1959. He was appointed Assistant Grand Secretary in 1920 and was elected Grand Secretary in 1938, serving in that capacity until his death. H e was elected to the rank of Honorary Past Grand Master in 1953. The Committee on Freemasonry and Youth reported increasing interest in this activity among Lodges. A total of 121 Lodges carried out 177 different activities which included youth nights, social evenings, sports events, father and son nights, picnics. Boy Scout activities, DeMoIay activities, career nights, scholarship awards, etc. The Grand Lodge participates in the Conference of Grand Lodge Officers of Western Canada, which was held at Banff in September. During his year the Grand Master had the privilege of conferring the Master Mason degree on his eldest son. Three new Lodges were instituted during the year. Twenty-three 50-Year Grand Lodge Certificates and 144 Life Membership Certificates were issued during the year. Two 60-year ribbons were also awarded. T h e Report of the Committee on the Condition of Masonry noted concern about the lack of degree work among rural Lodges. It stated, however, that the attendance at Lodge meetings was much better in proportion to membership in the smaller Lodges. MORRIS H E R M A N , Grand Master
R. MAYSON, Grand Secretary
SOUTH AUSTRALIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1958-59 SIR ROBERT A L L I N G H A M GEORGE, Grand
Master
F. J. ALLEN, Grand Secretary Lodges, 198 Members, 26,905 Gain, 640 The Annual Communication was held at Adelaide, April 15, 1959. T h e Grand Lodge has a Half-Yearly Communication in October.
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The 75th Anniversary of the inauguration of the Grand Lodge of South Australia was celebrated on April 17, 1958. Foundation Stones of five new Lodge Buildings were laid, three new Lodge Temples were dedicated and two new Lodges were consecrated. The roll of 50-year veterans now comprises 156 names, eight being added the past year. Two additional Scholarships to be known as the Grand Lodge of Freemasons' Scholarships Nos. 17 and 18 were established. An appeal was made to all Lodges for contributions to the Christmas Cheer Fund. The 1957 appeal fell short of the requirements, requiring the reduction of individual grants. The Grand Lodge has "six pairs of Cottage Homes for the accommodation, in necessitous circumstances of Brethren and dependents of Brethren". T h e proposal to build a group of 12 "flatlets" for the accommodation of aged Brethren and aged widows of Brethren was approved. JUSTICE D . BRUCE ROSS, Grand
Master
F. J. ALLEN, Grand Secretary
SOUTH CAROLINAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1958-59 THOMAS H . POPE, Grand Master H E N R Y F . COLLINS, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 298 Members, 56,513 Gain, 820 The 222nd Annual Communication was held at Columbia, April 23-24, 1959 with 287 Lodges represented and seven Past Grand Masters and our Representative, J. RAY DAWKINS, present. THOMAS ALEX HEISE, former Grand Secretary, died October 1, 1958. Corner Stones of three Masonic Temples and Lodge Halls were laid during the year and seven were dedicated. Charters were granted to two new Lodges at the Annual Communication. The Grand Master wrote 645 letters to newly-raised Master Masons in the Jurisdiction. A resolution was adopted providing for a Special Committee, to be known as the "Grand Lodge Building Committee" to "make a careful and thorough study of the building needs of this Grand Lodge" and to report at the next Annual Communication. The Grand Lodge has $168,435 in its Building Fund Account. Another resolution adopted provided for the appointment of another special "Committee on Education" to study the advisability of the Grand Lodge accepting as a gift and/or buying an existing college now in operation in South Carolina. A recommendation to appropriate $15,000 for the establishment of a Masonic Scholarship Fund was referred to the Jurisprudence Committee for study and that committee is to report its findings and make its recommendations at the next annual Communication. THOMAS H . POPE, Grand Master HARRY F . COLLINS, Grand Secretary
SOUTH DAKOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1958-59 ERNEST L . JOHNSON, Grand Master ELVIN F . STRAIN, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 168 Members, 20,4l4 Loss, 20 The 85th Annual Communication was held at Custer, June 9-10, 1959 with
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108 Lodges represented, 14 Past Grand Masters and our Representative, WILLIAM E. MITCHELL, present.
Past Grand Master SAMUEL GEORGE MORTIMER
(1936-37) died April 8,
1959. At the opening of the Grand Lodge the Grand Master invited all Worshipful Masters present to approach the altar and 55 of them appeared and were given recognition. The Corner Stone of a new Masonic Temple was laid during the year. The Masonic Messenger is the official Grand Lodge publication. The Grand Master recommended that a Committee on Public Schools be established. The Grand Master recommended that the Grand Lodge give official recognition to "our Youth Organizations, the Order of DeMolay and Job's Daughters". The Grand Lodge voted its approval. Lodges of other Jurisdictions conferred 14 courtesy degrees for South Dakota Lodges and South Dakota Lodges conferred 18 degrees for Lodges of other Jurisdictions. The Past Grand Masters Association has a breakfast during the Annual Communication. A proposed amendment to raise per capita to $2 per year was defeated. An amendment barring Life Memberships was adopted. Plans are underway for the preparing and printing of a booklet entitled "Looking Toward the East" for the purpose of preparing Senior Wardens for their important posts. The South Dakota flag was presented to the Grand East for the first time at an Annual Communication. The announcement was made that the Grand Lodge can provide the State Flag for use by the various Lodges. N O R M A N J. DOOLITTLE, Grand Master ELVIN F . STRAIN, Grand Secretary
TASMANIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1958 F. J. CARTER, Grand Master H . A. W I L K I N S O N , Grand Secretary Lodges, 67 Members, 8,618 Gain, 139 The 68th Annual Communication was held at Town Hall, Hobart, February 14, 1959 with 62 Lodges represented. Our Representative, J. M. PARKER, P.D.G.M., was in attendance. A Half-Yearly Communication is held in August. Two new Masonic Temples are in the process of being constructed and when completed will be dedicated to Masonry and then new Lodges consecrated. Eleven Brethren were listed as having been "excluded" for non-payment of dues since the last communication. In his address after his election as Grand Master for a 3-year term, the new Grand Master said in part, "As I look to the future, it is my earnest hope that during my regime we shall see in Tasmania a further strengthening of the quality of Freemasonry, new Lodges consecrated, more Lodges building their own Temples, a further development in our Homes for the Aged, all our members actively participating in the work of our various churches, all- our members prepared to take a lead in good causes in civic and political life." â&#x20AC;˘ H. V E R N O N JONES, Grand
Master
H. A. W I L K I N S O N , Grand Secretary
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TENNESSEEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1958-59 W I L L I A M J O S E P H SANDERS, J R . , Grand T H O M A S EARL DOSS, Grand Secretary
Master
Lodges, 388 Members, 87,980 Gain, 900 The l45th Annual Communication was held at Nashville, March 25, 1959 with 385 Lodges represented. Present were 16 Past Grand Masters and our Representative, W A L T E R T . W I L L I A M S .
Past Grand Master LUCIEN CAMPBELL CONNELL (1949) died April 6, 1958; Past Grand Master ROBERT VIRGIL H O P E (1931) died April 7, 1958; Past Grand Master ALFRED W E L L S LASSITER (1934) died June 17, 1958; and Past Grand Master BURTON FREEMAN WHITAKER (1944) died February 2, 1959. Two Lodges were consolidated during the past year. A survey showed that the average dues in Tennessee Lodges is $6.24, an increase of 19(4 over the previous year and that the average fees are $49.02, an increase of 19^. A new Lodge was chartered at the Annual Communication. The Code was amended requiring each Subordinate Lodge, on call of the Grand Secretary, to furnish him with a list of its members in alphabetical order. Failure to comply carries a penalty of five per cent of the amount the offending Lodge paid the Grand Lodge for dues and fees. A retirement schedule for Grand Lodge employees was established. The per diem for Grand Lodge attendance was raised to $14 and mileage for attendance was set at 15(< per mile, one way. One Lodge Secretary has served his Lodge in that capacity for over 38 years. Eighteen other secretaries were cited for having served over 25 years. The Grand Lodge appropriated $2,000 for promotion of DeMolay and $1,000 for promotion of the Order of Rainbow for Girls. A sum of $35,000 was appropriated for taking care of necessary maintenance, operation, repairs and alterations of the Grand Lodge building. EuEL G U Y FRIZZELL, Grand Master T H O M A S EARL DOSS, Grand Secretary
TEXASâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1958 J O H N GEORGE KEMMERER, Grand
Master
HARVEY C . BYRD, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 958 Members, 240,957 Gain, 3,128 The 123rd Annual Communication was held at Waco, December 3-4, 1958 with 21 Past Grand Masters and our Representative, Past Grand Master W . B . J.*.CK BELL, present. Charters were presented to seven new Lodges. Four Lodges consolidated into two Lodges during the year. Three Lodges are working under dispensations and were chartered at the Annual Communication. Corner Stones of eight new Lodge Buildings, one church, three school buildings, one courthouse, a Y.M.C.A. building and the chapel at the Masonic Home were laid. Seventeen new Lodge Halls and buildings were dedicated and a new Lodge Room was consecrated. A survey was made of Lodges relative to smoking, the result being: Of the 779 who replied to the questionnaire 155 or 20 per cent prohibit smoking in the Lodge room at all times; 125 or 16 per cent permit no smoking during degree work; while 499 or 64 per cent permitted smoking at any time during Lodge meetings. The Committee on Masonic Education and Service sponsored 12 meetings as a school for Lodge Secretaries. They were conducted by the Grand Secretary.
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Ten Texas Lodges observed centennials during the year. Revision of the Law, including a consolidated index, is in process. Residents in the Masonic Home for the year ending August 31, 1958 included 82 boys, 51 girls. Widows in the Home for Aged Masons totaled 82. The Grand Lodge Film Loan Library furnished 295 films during the year. RANDALL E . BRISCOE, Grand Master HARVEY C . BYRD, Grand Secretary
UTAHâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1958 W I L L I A M E . CUSHING, Grand Master CLARENCE M . GROSHELL, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 30 Members, 6,838 Gain, 15 The 87th Annual Communication was held at Salt Lake City, January 26-27, 1959 with 15 Past Grand Masters and our Representative, ERIC A. BJORKLUND, present. Past Grand Master D E E D A M O N STOCKMAN (1935) died December 1, 1958. Two new Lodges were constituted during the year. Damascus Lodge N o . 10 was moved from Mt. Pleasant to Provo and is functioning as the second Lodge in that city. One new Masonic Temple is practically completed and two other Lodges are planning new buildings. Lodges were instructed to make changes in their respective By-Laws in order that such By-Laws will conform to the new Code. The new Code is nearly ready for distribution. A special Youth Activity Committee is studying the advisability of inaugurating a program "looking forward towards the construction of a Youth Center in Salt Lake City", which program will be under the sponsorship of the six lodges of Salt Lake City. The new Grand Lodge cipher was printed and distributed during the past year. The work of revising the Book of Ceremonials is expected to be completed sometime during 1959. CHARLES LEANDER PRISK, Grand
Master
CLARENCE M . GROSHELL, Grand Secretary
VICTORIA (Australia)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1958 SIR DALLAS BROOKS, Grand Master
C. W . DAVIS, Grand Secretary Lodges, 788 Members, 116,045 Gain, 3,444 Quarterly Communications of the Grand Lodge are held in March, June, September and December. Grand Representatives who are unable to attend the Communications send written apologies. The Grand Lodge maintains a Freemasons' Hospital and during the year the hospital had 2,273 patients. A total of 1,368 major operations and 553 minor operations were performed in the hospital during the year. T h e total capacity of the hospital is 115 beds made up of 37 single rooms, 30 in 2-bed wards and 48 in 4-bed wards. A new 5 2-bed addition was completed recently. SIR DALLAS BROOKS was reelected for the eighth consecutive year as Grand Master. SIR DALLAS BROOKS, Grand Master
C. W . DAVIS, Grand Secretary
1959-60
W E S T E R N AUSTRALIA
255
WASHINGTONâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1958-59 FRANK M . F U L T O N , Grand Master J O H N L PREISSNER, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 281 Members, 69,195 Loss, 90 The 102nd Annual Communication was held at Tacoma, June 16-18, 1959 with 265 Lodges represented and 18 Past Grand Masters and our Representative, H. SUMMERS B E N N E T T , present.
Past Grand Master CHARLES H I L L (1949-50) died August 17, 1958. A charter was granted to a new Lodge which had been working under dispensation. Alaska, the 49th State, Masonically is a part of the Grand Jurisdiction of Washington. The Grand Master approved articles of incorporation of seven Masonic building corporations. Washington law requires eight weeks' time between the reception of a petition and balloting. Corner Stones of two new Masonic Temples and three new school buildings were laid during the year and three new Temples were dedicated. The Grand Master made a three weeks' visitation tour of Alaska Lodges. The Masonic Home report stated that the Home had 13,000 visitors the past year. The guest membership of the Home averaged 164 and the average age was 83.7 with 23 over 90 years of age. A portion of the Grand Lodge Proceedings, 120 pages, was devoted to the story of the Centennial Communication and celebration which was held at both Tacoma and Olympia on December 7 and 8, 1958. ROBERT H . G U T H R I E , Grand Master J O H N L . PREISSNER, Grand Secretary
WESTERN AUSTRALIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1957-58 SIR CHARLES GAIRDNER, Grand Master
N . J. MuNROj Grand Secretary Lodges, 310 Members, 22,350 Gain, 370 The Annual Communication was held at Nedlands, May 15, 1958. Our Representative, G. C. KINSMAN, was present. Quarterly communications are held in August, November, and February. The Grand Master reported that 290 Lodges were officially visited by Grand Officers during the year. Eight new Lodges were formed and three new Lodge Rooms were dedicated. The Board of Management of the Widows', Orphans' and Aged Freemasons' Fund reported it had given aid to 33 children, 20 aged Freemasons and 94 widows of Freemasons during the past year. A form of Ceremony of Dedication of a Lodge Room was prescribed. Previously no special form of ceremony had been established. An amendment was adopted providing that any Brother who had been elected to an office (other than that of Master), if he were absent from the installation meeting and failed to present himself for investiture at a subsequent meeting of the Lodge specifically requested in writing to do so, the Lodge may by resolution declare such office vacant and proceed to elect another to fill the vacancy. DR. J. L. RossiTER, M. A., Grand Master N . J. MuNRO, Grand Secretary
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WISCONSIN
March
WEST VIRGINIA—1957-58 W I L L I A M W . ROBERTS, Grand Master J U L I A N B . HOLLINGSWORTH, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 163 Members, 48,014 Gain, 381 The 94th Annual Communication was held at Huntington, October 15-16, 1958 with 13 Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative was absent. Past Grand Master ROBERT SAMPLE LEMON (1939) died August 4, 1958. He also served the Grand Lodge as Grand Treasurer. Four new Masonic Temples were dedicated and the Corner Stones of a county-municipal building was laid. Loans to students from the Educational Loan Fund total nearly $20,000. The newly codified Law Book is in the process of printing. The West Virginia Masonic Home has 28 women and 20 men as guests. For the past six years a brother suspended for non-payment of dues had to receive unanimous vote to be reinstated. An amendment was adopted at this Annual Communication changing back to a two-thirds favorable vote only being necessary to reinstate. W I L L I A M R U F U S LOPER, Grand
Master
J U L I A N B . HOLLINGSWORTH, Grand Secretary
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WISCONSIN—1958-59 GILBERT J. SCHWARTZ, Grand Master PAUL W . GROSSENBACH, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 308 Members, 64,256 Loss, 418 The 115th Annual Communication was held at Milwaukee, June 9-10, 1959 with 299 Lodges represented and 15 Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative was absent. Corner Stones of two new Masonic Temples were laid and three Masonic Temples were dedicated. The Wisconsin per capita tax is $3.85. In addition the Grand Lodge receives $7.50 for each initiation and $1 for each raised member, the latter going to the endowment fund of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial. The Eastern Star Grand Chapter presented a check of $10,000 and the Shrine a check of $2,500 for the Masonic Home. The Grand Master recommended that in Lodge communities where there had been considerable population losses and where Lodges are closely located to each other, the answer might be to consider consolidation. Fourteen Wisconsin Lodges celebrated their Centennials the past year. A resolution was adopted providing for the appointment of a committee to investigate "in the matter of vesting the authority and guidance of the Order of DeMolay". A resolution providing for the appointment of a committee to study the District Deputy system was adopted. A resolution was approved providing for a Committee to study a retirement plan for Grand Lodge employees. ORRIN H . LARRABEE, Grand Master P A U L W . GROSSENBACH, Grand Secretary
1959-60
WYOMING
257
WYOMINGâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1958-59 FLOYD HOLLAND, Grand Master IRVING E . CLARK, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 52 Members, 12,916 Gain, 85 The 85th Arinual Communication of the Grand Lodge was held at Lander, August 24-25, 1959. Eleven Past Grand Masters were present. Our Representative was absent. A charter was presented to a new Lodge, Capital Lodge N o . 54. The Corner Stone of a new hospital was laid and a new Masonic Temple was dedicated. A resolution which would have made the Wyoming Grand Lodge a participant in The Rocky Mountain Masonic Conference was defeated. The Code was changed to permit the Grand Master, on retiring from oiHce, to retain his Grand Master's apron as his personal property. The contract has been let for printing the second volume of The History of Masonry in Wyoming. The Grand Lodge voted to discontinue its membership in the Masonic Relief Assn. but retain its membership in the Masonic Service Assn. The recommendation to "put teeth" in the Wyoming Masonic Code requiring compulsory proficiency examination by denying a membership card, a dimit, the right to vote and the right to hold office until such examination was successfully passed, was defeated. A re-districting program was approved. It increases the number of Districts and will cut mileage of Instructors and Educational Counselors nearly in half. The Grand Secretary was authorized to dispose of all correspondence that is not of permanent value and that is more than seven years old. W I L L I A M F . SMITH, Grand Master IRVING E . CLARK, Grand Secretary
INDEX
Addresses Bishop Eugene M. Frank Dennis A. Daugherty Grand Master Addison C. Irby Biographical Sketches M.". W / . Addison C Irby M.-. W.-. Ray W. Kinzie
130 127 26-51
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200 3
Committees Appointed List of Members Reports, see Reports
150 6, 260
Constitutional amendment
136, 138
Deaths
203-223
Decisions and disciplinary actions
37, 135
District Deputy Grand Masters
156
Grand Lodges In correspondence with Kansas Foreign, Grand Secretaries
192 193
Grand Officers 1960-61 Election and Installation
261 140, 149
Grand Representatives Appointments Grand Lodge of Kansas Other Grand Lodges
35 195-197 197-199
Greetings from other Jurisdictions
143
High School Essay Contest Awards
128, 141
Lodges Defunct List of, by Districts .â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Masters and Secretaries Representatives at Annual Communication Returns of, 1959 .-
190 153 168-187 19-24 159-167
Under Dispensation Masonic Districts, Changes in Masonic Home Directors Past Grand Masters Association Proceedings â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Past Grand Officers
190 41 6 158 188, 189
Past Masters of Lodges
15
Per Diem Checks
73
Presentations Hat and Gavel to Grand Master Membership Awards Past Grand Master's Jewel
150 38-41, 81-84 149
Proficienqf Certificates
77
Recommendations of Grand Master
42, 136-139
Reports Committees Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D Correspondence Credentials Finance Foreign Relations Jurisprudence Masonic Education Necrology Public Schools Reports of Grand Officers Ritualistic Work Trials and Punishments
117 134, 224-257 13 145 115 135 112 119 115, 140 106 122 121
Council of Administration
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52
Grand Secretary
57
Grand Treasurer
54
Secretary Masonic Home Board Snperintendent Masonic Home Special Communications Corner Stone Layings Dedications Ground Breaking, Olathe Temple Recognition of M.'. W.". Arthur H. Strickland
107 109 ' 88-90 91-95, 98, 101-105 96, 97 99
Visitations and Itinerary of Grand Master
48-51
LIST O F ILLUSTRATIONS Masonic Grand Lodge Building M.'. W . ' . Ray W. Kinzie M.-. W . ' . Addison C. Irby Masonic Home Board Meeting Presenting 75-Year Award to William C. Hallowell Presenting 50-Year Award to Gov. Alf M. Landon Procession at Cloud County Corner Stone Ceremony Hall of Henri Lodge No. 190 Valley Center Dedication Ground Breaking for new Olathe Temple Presbyterian W e s t m i n s t e r Center o n M t . Oread Winners in 1959 High School Essay Contest Appointive Grand Officers
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1 2 4 30 39 40 86 91 93 9(> 104-105 129 202
M. . W. . GRAND LODGE A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS 1960 Committee Appointments On Credentials W . ' . Harold L. Sloan, (118 So. East 12th) Newton. Newton No. 142. W . ' . Charles D. Gallipeau, (323 Valley) Kansas City, Wyandotte No. 3. W.". Orion E. Gooding, (3125 West 18th) Topeka, Orient No. 51. W . ' . Don C. Heminger, (P.O. Box 613), Great Bend, Great Bend No. 15. W . \ Robert L. Wilson, (748 Hancock) Salina, Salina No. 60. On Report W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'.
of Grand Officers Robert J. Lewis, Atwood, Atwood No. 164. Robert D . Brown, (3115 West 11th) Topeka, Siloam No. 225. Benjamin W. Grimm, Sabetha, Sabetha No. 162. Andrew E. Olson, Dwight, Dwight No. 374. Hugh T. Craig, (205 West 6th) Concordia, St. Johns No. 113.
On Finance W.-. William E. Bradford, McLouth, Lyra No. 256. W . \ Louis R. Helmreich, (6408 W . 65th Terrace) Overland Park, Rosedale N o . 333. W.". William Chapman, Oakley, Oakley No. 253. W . ' . Robert E. Farrow, Waverly, Waverly No. 244. W . ' . Arthur T. Sanders, Oswego, Adams No. 63. On Jurisprudence W . \ George M. Ashford, (Court House) Wichita, Wichita No. 99. W . ' . James H. Trice, Jr., Medicine Lodge, Delta No. 77. W . \ Charles F. Burkin, Jr., (2620 N . 81st) Bethel, Roger E. Sherman No. 369. W.". Francis A. Marshall, (220 N . Handley) Wichita, Sunflower No. 86. W . ' . Henry D. Parkinson, Scott City, Anthem No. 284. On Ritualistic Work M.'. W . ' . James H. Trice, Medicine Lodge, Delta No. 77. M.'. W.". E. Glen Robison, Gridley, Hebron No. 314. M.". W.". Arthur H. Strickland, (7th & Ann, Scottish Rite Temple) Kansas City, Kaw N o . 272. On Trials W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.\
and Punishments Floyd H. Coffman, (Court House) Ottawa, Ottawa No. 18. William E. Montgomery, Syracuse, Syracuse No. 309. William M. Shaffer, (709 N . Maple) Frankfort, Frankfort No. 67. William J. Yotter, Leoti, Leoti No. 340. Robert W . Hemphill, (209 E. Lincoln) Norton, Norton No. 199.
On Ciiartered Lodges and Lodges U. D. W . ' . Scott A. Mouse, (730 E. 9th) Emporia, Emporia No. 12. W.-. Dale N . Smith, (R.F.D. No. 2) Arcadia, Arcadia No. 329. W.". Herbert F. Tappan, (R.R. No. 2) Lyons, Chase No. 247. On Correspondence M.". W.". Floyd S. Ecord, Burlington, Burlington No. 66. On Foregin Relations M.'. W.". Claud F. Young, (1733 Sixteenth St. N . W . ) Washington, D. C , Rising Sun No. 8. M.'. W.". Bruce Newton, (328 E. First) Wichita, Albert Pike No. 303. M.". W . ' . Karl J. Baumgartner, (Box 238) Goodland, Goodland No. 321. On Masonic Education M . ' . W.". Scott E. Kelsey, (1346 Arter) Topeka, Topeka No. 17. R.". W.". John H. Murray, (1020 S. 4th) Leavenworth, King Solomon No. 10. R.'. W.". Armand H. Bishop, (c/o Post Office) Parsons, Parsons No. 117. R.'. W.*. Ben W . Graybill, (Box 226) Mission, Old Mission No. 153. W . ' . Arthur C. Hodgson, Lyons, Corner Stone No. 219. On Public Schools M.*. W . ' . Richard L. Becker, (Columbia Bldg.) Coffeyville, Keystone No. 102. W . ' . Ralph E. Wilson, (901 Pennsylvania) Leavenworth, King Solomon N o . 10. W.". Arthur W . Boyer, (948 Perry Ave.) Wichita, Albert Pike No. 303. W.". Earl C. Canfield, (Box 325) Beloit, Mt. Vernon No. 145. W . ' . Roy R. Cameron, Perry, Perry No. 415. On Necrology W.". Floyd A. Palmer, (Box 1349) Topeka, Fortitude No. 107.
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M. . W.-. GRAND LODGE A. F . & A. M. OF KANSAS 1980 Officers M / . W . ' . Ray W . Kinzie, Grand Master, (P. O. Box 56), Wichita, Bestor G. Brown N o . 433. R.'. W . ' . John H. Murray, Deputy Grand Master, (1020 S. 4th) Leavenworth, King Solomon N o . 10. R . ' . W . ' . Armand H. Bishop, Grand Senior Warden, ( c / o Post Office) Parsons, Parsons No. 117. R . ' . W . ' . Ben W . Graybill, Grand Junior Warden, (Box 226) Mission, Old Mission N o . 153. M . ' . W . ' . Ben S. Paulen, Grand Treasurer, Fredonia, Constellation N o . 95. M.". W . ' . Charles S. McGinness, Grand Secretary, (Town House Apts.', Topeka; Office: 320 W . 8th, Topeka—Ph. CE 4-5518) Cherryvale N o . 137. W . " . Clarence W . Johnson, Grand Chaplain, (2825 Ellen) Wichita, Bestor G. Brown No. 433. W.". Arthur C. Hodgson, Grand Senior Deacon, (P. O. Box 529) Lyons, Corner Stone N o . 219. W . ' . Arthur M. Williams, Grand Junior Deacon, (P. O. Box 15) Arkansas City, Crescent N o . 133. W . " . Robert J. Bailey, Grand Marshal, (501 Caddy) Wichita, Albert Pike N o . 303. W . ' . Harry A. Woods, Grand Sword Bearer, Kiowa, Cosmos No. 278. W.". Claude W . Ayler, Grand Senior Steward, (405 E. Santa Fe) Marion, Centre N o . 147. W . " . William T. Schlichter, Grand Pursuivant, (403 Washington St.) Clay Center, Clay Center No. 134. W.*. Lauren Dale Rigg, Grand Tyler, Leon, Joppa No. 223. W . \ Paschal W . Lundy, Assistant Grand Tyler, Ness City, Walnut Valley N o . 191. M . ' . W . ' . E . Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer, Gridley, Hebron N o . 3 l 4 .
T I M E A N D PLACE O F MEETING—1961 The One Hundred and Fifth Annual Communication of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas will be held in the City of Wichita, Kansas beginning at 9:00 A.M., Wednesday, March 8th and concluding Thursday, March 9th, A.D. 1961, A.L. 5961.
fW.%
F
MASONIC GRAND LODGE BVILDING-320 West Eighth St., Topeka
M:. W:.
JOHN H. MURRAY
GRAND MASTBR OF MASONS OF KANSAS
1961·62
M.-. W*. JOHN H. MURRAY OUR NEWLY INSTALLED GRAND MASTER The 39th attorney to become Grand Master of Kansas in all of its 105 years is arnong the youngest in point of years to assume that high office, but M . ' . W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY of Leavenworth has accumulated a background of governmental and legislative experience which makes him one of the best qualified individuals to serve as Grand Master. J O H N H . MURRAY was born January 28, 1914. H e is a Leavenworth product, first last and always. This, in itself, is good, for Leavenworth is the source of all Masonry in Kansas. It was there that the Grand Lodge was formed in 1856, and it was to Leavenworth that the Grand Lodge returned in 1956 to hold a portion of the Annual Communication as a part of the Centennial. Our Grand Master is a product of the Leavenworth schools, and 'following graduation there, journeyed to the neighboring county and secured his law degree from Kansas University Law School in 1938, and then began a career dedicated to service in the public interest. He has served as police judge and county attorney in Leavenworth city and county, and managed a two year hitch as an oflScer in Uncle Sam's Navy during the war years. In 1949 he began his distinguished service in. the State Legislature as a Representative from Leavenworth County, and after serving eight years in the House of Representatives, was elected to the Senate for a four year term. Last year he was returned for another four years in the Senate where his experience and ability has earned for him respect and recognition. He has served on many important committees and is chairman of the Federal and State Affairs Committee which is one of the most important posts in the legislative branch of our state government. At home he has taken his share of community responsibilities by supporting and serving well in civic affairs. He is an active layman in church affairs, now serving as elder in the century old First Presbyterian church of his native city. ; His charming wife, DOROTHY, is also a Leavenworth home town girl, who manages their fine home in the father's absence. They have two boys, now 17 and 20,; and the four of them make a, most devoted and exemplary family. A visit in their home makes one think of the famous Ozzie and Harriet foursome. He is in general law practice and in his spare moments represents two building and loan associations, a bank and is city attorney of the adjoining city of Lansing. ; He served King Solomon Lodge No. 10 as its Master in 1944, which was a good year in the Lodge. H e was appointed Grand Senior Deacon of the Grand Lodge by M . ' .
W.'.
RICHARD L . BECKER in
1957.
': The purple of our fraternity has fallen on many capable shoulders but as the year rolls around, we believe that the Masons.of Kansas will come to find that it has seldom fallen on a more capable or deserving' brother.
M:. W:. RAY W. KINZIE GRAND MASTER OF MASONS OF KANSAS
March 10. 1960 to March 9. 1961 Por Biographical Sket ch see Page 151
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
M.' W.'. GRAND LODGE OF
ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF
KANSAS
Organized March 17, 1856.
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. Held in the City of Wichita, Kansas March 8 and 9, A. D. 1961, A. L. 5961.
M.'. W/.JoHN H. MURRAY, Grand Master, Leavenworth. M.'. W.'. CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary,
320 West 8th Street, Topeka.
1 9 (6 1.
GRAND OFFICERS FOR 1961.
M.- . w.-. J O H N H . MUBKAY, Grand Master, 1020 S. 4th St., Leavenworth. R.-. w.- , ARMAND H . BISHOP, Deputy Grand Master, c/o Post Office, Parsons. R.'. w.- . B E N W . GRAYBILL, G^^"^ Senior Warden, 5209 Catalina, Shawnee Mission
R.-. w.- . ARTHUR C . HODGSON, Grand Junior Warden, P.O. Box 529, Lyons M.- .w.- . B E N S. PAULEN, Grand Treasurer, Fredonia M.- .w.- , CHARLES S . MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary, 320 W . 8th St., Topeka. Bro. WiLLARD HEIMBECK, Grand Chaplain, 515 Marshall,, Leavenworth.
W E N ' E . tioDGSON, Grand Senior Deacon, 660 Highland, Saliiia. w.- ., OFLOYD COFFMAN, Grand Junior Deacon, Court House, Ottawa. w.- . ELMER HF .. ANDERSON, Marshal, R.F.D. N o . 2, Hope w.- . FERNANDO J. LEDOUX, Grand Grand Sword Bearer, P.O. Box 147, Holton w.- . RICHARD J. BELLMAN, Grand Steward, 1520 Millington, Winfield. w.- , ROBERT F . RILEY, Grand JuniorSenior Steward, Neodesha. w.- . HAROLD L . SLOAN,' Grand Pursuivant, 118 S. 12th St. Newton. w.- . LAUREN D A L E RIGG, Grand Tyler, Leon. w.- , HENRY C . WRIGHT, Ass't Grand Tyler, P.O. Box 238, Sedan. w.M.' . w.-. E. G L E N N ROBISON, Grand Lecturer, Gridley.
On Credentials
CHAIRMANOF STANDING COMMITTEES.
W . " . O R I O N E . GOODING, 3125 W .
18th St., Topeka.
On Reports of Grand Officers W . ' . J O H N BENGEL, 600 Riley, Independence.
On Finance W . " . FLOYD A. PALMER, P.O. Box 1349, Topeka.
On
Jurisprudence W . ' . JAMES E . TAYLOR,, Sharon Springs.
On Ritualistic
Work
M . ' . W . ' . J A M E S H . TRICE, Medicine Lodge.
On Trials and Punishments W . ' . D O N A L D D . W I L L I A M S , Wamego.
On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D. W . ' . ANDREW E . OLSON,
On
Dwight.
Correspondence M . ' . W . ' . FLOYD S. ECORD, Burlington
On Foreign
Relations
M . ' . W.". CLAUD F . YOUNG, 1733 Sixteenth St. N . W . , Washington, D . C
On Masonic
Education
M.". W.". SCOTT E . KELSEY, 1346 Arter, Topeka.
On Public Schools M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER, Columbia Bldg., Coffeyville. On Temple Building and Remodeling W.". D O N C . HEMINGER, P.O. Box 613, Great Bend. On Necrology W . \ ELROY E . TILLOTSON, P.O. Box 363, Emporia.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS KANSAS MASONIC HOME. J O H N H . MURRAY, Grand Master, President
RICHARD L . BECKER, P.G.M., Treasurer B E N W . GRAYBILL,
ARMAND H . BISHOP, Deputy Grand Master, First Vice President LUCY GECKELER, O . E . S . Representative Second Vice President
Grand Senior Warden A R T H U R C . HODGSON, Grand Junior Warden ScoTT E. KELSEY, P . G . M .
O T T O R . SOUDERS, P . G . M . , Secretary
SAMUEL G . W I L E S , P.G.M.
S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY, P.G.M.,
Superintendent
401 S. Seneca, Wichita, Kansas For Complete Directory of Grand Lodge Offi.cers With Mailing See Back Cover
Addresses
TIME AND PLACE OF MEETINGâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1962. The One Hundred and Sixth Annual Communication of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas will be held in the City of Topeka, Kansas beginning at 9:00 A.M., Wednesday, March 14 and concluding Thursday, March 15, A.D. 1962, AL. 5962.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
M.-. W.\ GRAND LODGE OF
A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
Wichita, Kansas, March 8, .1961. A Constitxitional number of Lodges being represented, the One Hundred and Fifth Annual Communication of the M.". W . ' . Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was opened in Ample Form in the Scottish Rite Temple, Wichita, Kansas, at 9 A.M., March 8, A. D. 1961, A. L. 5961. The assembled Brethren were entertained by a prelude of Organ Music by Brother J. VERNON POWELL of Albert Pike Lodge No. 303, Wichita. O P E N I N G PRAYER. By Rev. CLARENCE W . J O H N S O N , Grand
Chaplain
Our Father, we come from our various daily labors where we are accustomed to work and from the varied places across our Great State where we live, to gather here in the strength of one great body of Masons. May we know Thy divine presence this morning and throughout these sessions as we take up our labors. W e pray for divine guidance in all our deliberations; in all that we do and all that we say, may it be for the good and the upbuilding of our great Fraternity. May real joy abound in every heart, may Brotherly Love be increased as we begin our work. W e are thankful for the unity that now exists among us, but keep us even more closely knit together in a perfect band of unity, for in unity there is to be found great strength. May we grow and prosper and may we be able to give to those who succeed us, a greater organization than we have received, having faithfully discharged our every duty which has been set before us. Our Father, since last we gathered many of our number have been called from labor to rest, and in this assembly this morning we are made conscious of their absence. Upon the families and friends of these departed Brethren we ask thy blessings.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
March
May we each learn how to live, that in turn we too may be prepared to meet the messenger of death. And now in perfect faith, we thy servants, cflFer our prayers through Christ.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Amen PRESENTATION OF FLAG. T h e Grand Master instructed the Grand Marshal to present the United States Flag at the Altar and led the Brethren in the Pledge of Allegiance. Bro. DARYL ADKINS, a member of Albert Pike Lodge N o . 303 Wichita, sang the National Anthem.
GRAND OFFICERS PRESENT. T h e following Grand Officers wet'e present: Grand Master Wichita M.- . w.-. RAY W . KINZIE Deputy Grand Master Leavenworth R.- w.-. JOHN H . MURRAY Grand Senior Warden Parsons R." w.- . ARMAND H . B1SHOP....TGrand Junior Warden Prairie Village R." w.-. BEN W . GRAYBILL ^s Grand Treasurer Macksville M. .w.- . SAMUEL G . WILES Grand Secretary .Topeka M. .w.- . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS 320 W. 8th St., Phone CE 4-5518 Grand Chaplain Wichita Bro CLARENCE W . JOHNSON Grand Senior Deacon Lyons W." . ARTHUR C . HODGSON . ARTHUR M . WILLIAMS Grand Junior Deacon Arkansas City w.Grand Marshal Wichita W.' . ROBERT J. BAILEY . HARRY A. WOOD Grand Sword Bearer Kiowa w.-. CLAUDE W . AYLER Grand Senior Steward Marion w.- . JACK K . SHRIVER Grand Junior Steward Coats w.Clay Center W." . WILLIAM T . SCHLICHTER. Grand Pursuivant .Grand Tyler Leon W." . LAUREN DALE RIGG . PASCHAL W . LUNDY. Assistant Grand Tyler Ness Qty w.Grand Lecturer Gridley M. .w.- . E. GLENN ROBISON T h e Grand Master appointed M . ' . W . ' . SAMUEL G . W I L E S t o fill the station of M . ' . W . ' . B E N S . P A U L E N , Grand Treasurer who was not present. INVITATION AND WELCOME. M.*. W . ' . RAY W . K I N Z I E , Grand Master, extended a cordial welcome and invitation to all Master Masons to attend this Annual Communication. INTRODUCTION OF DISTINGUISHED VISITORS. T h e Grand Junior Deacon announced that several distinguished visitor's were in waiting to attend this Grand Lodge. O n orders from the M . ' . W.*. Grand Master the Grand Senior Deacon retired and escorted the following Distinguished Visitors into the Lodge.
1960-61
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
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GROUP ONE.
M.'. W . ' . LEON H . SNYDER, Grand Master of Colorado. M . ' . W . ' . JESSE COLE, Grand Master of Oklahoma. M.*. W . ' . PAUL R. STEVENS, Grand Master of Illinois. GROUP TWO.
M . " , W . ' . J. FRED LATHAM, Past Grand Master of Oklahoma and present Grand Secretary. M.*. W.*. CLYDE E . HEGMAN, Past Grand Master of Minnesota. M.*. W.*. RAY K . BABB, Past Grand Master of Oklahoma. R.*. W.*. HOMER E. BARKLEY, Deputy Grand Master of Oklahoma. GROUP THREE.
M . ' . W . ' . BRUCE NEWTON, Past Grand Master of Kansas and Active Member of The International Supreme Council of De Molay fot Kansas. M.'. I.'. J O H N I. BRANDENBURGER, Grand Master of the M.'. I.'. Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Kansas. Sir Knight J. LA VERNE DICKEY, R . ' . E . ' . Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kansas. M.'. W.*. CLAUD F . YOUNG, Past Grand Master of Kansas, Grand Secretary General, Southern Jurisdiction of the Scottish Rite and Sovereign Grand Inspector General of Kansas. W . ' . STEVE CHURCH, Worthy Grand Patron of the Order of Eastern Star. These distinguished Masons were escorted to the Grand East, introduced by Grand Master KINZIE, accorded the Honors due their Station and seated in the Grand East. WELCOME TO WICHITA.
The Grand Senior Deacon presented The Honorable, Bro. LEVI B . RYMPH, Mayor of Wichita, Kansas, who wekonied this Grand Lodge to Wichita and presented the Grand Master with a Key to the City which he gladly accepted and threatened to use. RESPONSE.
R.*. W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP, Gr'and Senior Warden, responded on behalf of the Grand Lodge. ADDITIONAL INTRODUCTION.
The Grand Senior Deacon presented M.'. E.'. J. HENRY RES, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Kansas who was escorted to the East, welcomed and seated in the East.
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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
The Grand Master ordered roll call of the District Deputy Grand Masters and 37 responded. They were assembled at the Altar and addressed by the Grand Master, who thanked them for their valuable service during the year. RESPONSE.
R.'. W.". OWEN E . HODGSON, District No. 60, responded on
behalf of the District Deputy Grand Masters. MESSAGES AND REGRETS.
M.'. W.". CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary,-called attention to the absence of several distinguished brethren who were not at their accustomed stations as usual. He was ordered to send appropriate greetings and best wishes from our Grand Master and the Grand Lodge. Several letters conveying greetings from other Grand Lodges and various Grand Representatives were also read, among them a greeting from the Grand Lodge of the State of Israel. The Grand Master expressed his pleasure for these assurances of good will and the evidence of world wide brotherhood which they brought. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
A roll call of Grand Representatives was ordered and 51 responded at the Altar where they were greeted and warmly welcomed by R.'. W . ' . JOHN H . MURRAY, Deputy Grand Master with the following: M.'. W.'. Grand Master, Distinguished Guests, Grand Representatives and Brethren: It is a great privilege to welcome you to our 105th Annual Communication for you are the representatives of the Grand Lodges of the Free World. Your presence at our Grand Lodge sessions in your capacity as the representatives of Symbolic Masonry shows to our brethren here assembled the Grand Jurisdictions with whom we are in fraternal correspondence and those who are recognized as our brethren. Your presence also shows the extent of Freemasonry throughout the world. I am sure that the Grand Lodges which you represent will be pleased to note your presence at this session of our Grand Lodge. Recently, it was my privilege to meet the Grand Masters of many of the jurisdictions which you represent while attending the Conference of Grand Masters in Washington, D . C. It was my observation that they all have the same high ideals of Masonry that w e have. It was particularly gratifying to me to hear the representative of the Philippine government to the United Nations, who is a Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines, address the assembly and compare the United Nations to the teachings of our great Orderâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the practice of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. You, this morning, are in reality another U. N . , and with continued perseverance on the part of Masons around the globe, the U. N . and Freemasonry will both accomplish their goals.
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W e are happy to have you with us this our 105th Annual Communication will be a convey to the great body of Masonry which esteem as well as our sincere wish for their You are indeed most welcome.
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morning and hope that your visit to most pleasant one and that you will you represent our fraternal love and continued well being and prosperity.
RESPONSE. M . ' . W . ' . EARL R . B R O W N , responded on behalf of the Grand Representatives as follows: R.\ W:. M.-.W.-.
J O H N H . MURRAY, D.GM. RAY W . K I N Z I E , G.M.
Distinguished guests and Brethren: On behalf of the Grand Representatives here present, I wish to thank you for your most gracious welcome. As you know, the Grand Representatives are the eyes and the ears of the Grand Master; to keep him informed of the accomplishments of the other Grand Jurisdictions of the United States and recognized Foreign Jurisdictions, and to strengthen our relationship thereof. How well we have performed our duties only the Grand Master can divulge. It is our sincere hope that we may continue to represent Masonry in its vast field of endeavors. Again, I say Thank You. PAST GRAND MASTERS. In response to roll call by the Grand Secretary 17 Past Grand Masters appeared before the Altar and were cordially welcomed and greeted by the Grand Master, who complimented them upon their continued interest in the Fraternity, and the contributions each had made to Freemasonry, thanked them for their help and support during the past year, and assured them that they are held in highest esteem by the Officers of the Grand Lodge and by the Brethren generally. M . ' . W . ' . K A R L H . BAUMGARTNER, responded most graciously for the Past Grand Masters as follows: M:. W:. Grand Master: W e thank you for those kind remarks and we do assure you that we appreciate your kind words and we are glad to be here at the 105th Annual Communication. W e are sorry that several are unable to be here because of sickness or business reasons, and especially our Senior Past Grand Master, M . ' . W . ' . B E N S . PAULEN who for the second time in the last 50 years has missed our Annual Communication. While for the first time in the last few years, the Grim Reaper, Death has entered our ranks and has called two of our beloved P.G.M'sâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^M.'. W . ' . CHARLES LOUCKS and J. FORREST AYRES to that undiscovered land from which
we shall never return, but we are thankful that we have had the pleasure of their friendship and council for so many years. M.'. W.". Sirâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^We wish for you the most successful and pleasant Communication, and if there is anything we can possibly do to help you, we will be at your service. To the incoming Grand Master we wish to give him our best wishes for a
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wonderful year, and if we can do anything to make your task lighter and more pleasant, feel free to call on us. M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master I thank you for the privilege of responding for this group of Past Grand Masters.
The Past Grand Masters were then escorted to the East, where they were accorded the Private Grand Honors and greeted personally by M . - . W . - . KiNZIE.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE O N CREDENTIALS.
W . ' . HAROLD L . SLOAN, Chairman, presented the following report, which, on his motion was adopted: To the M.'. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Credentials reports the following members and representatives present and entitled to seats in the Grand Lodge: GRAND OFFICERS. M . ' . W . ' . R A Y W . KINZIE
Grand Master
R.'. W.'.JoHN H . MURRAY
Deputy Grand Master
R . ' . W . ' . A R M A N D H . BISHOP R.". W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL M.'.W.'.CHARLES S. MCGINNESS Bro. CLARENCE W . J O H N S O N W . ' . A R T H U R C . HODGSON W . ' . A R T H U R M . WILLIAMS W . ' . R O B E R T J. BAILEY
Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon Grand Marshal
W . ' . H A R R Y A. W O O D W . ' . C L A U D E W . AYLER
Grand Sword Bearer Grand Senior Steward
W . ' . J A C K K . SHRIVER
Grand Junior Steward
W.'.WlLLlAM T . SCHLICHTER
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W . ' . P A S C H A L W . LUNDY
Assistant Grand Tyler SUB OFFICERS.
Bro. MAURICE L . DRAKE W . ' . L E O N L . COUSLAND M . ' . W . " . E . G L E N N ROBISON GEORGE H . URBAN
Assistant Grand Secretary Official Stenographer Grand Lerturer Assistant Grand Lecturer
PAST GRAND MASTERS. Year of Service M.".W.'.jAMES A. CASSLER 1934 M . ' . W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS 1935 M . ' . W . ' . H E N R Y S. BUZICK, J R 1938 M . ' . W / . C L A U D F . YOUNG 1939 M . ' . W . ' . A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND 1940 M . ' . W . ' . C H A R L E S S. MCGINNESS..1943 M.'.W.'.jAMES H . TRICE 1944 M . ' . W - ' . S A M U E L G . WILES 1946 M.'.W.'.jAMES H . STEWART J R 1947 M . ' . W . ' . E . G L E N N ROBISON 1948
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M . ' . W . ' . W I L L I A M H . HARRISON.... 1949 M . ' . W . ' . C L A R E N C E G . NEVINS 1951 M . ' . W / . S . A L L A N DAUGHERTY 1952 M.'.W.'.BRUCE NEWTON 1953 M . ' . W . ' . F L O Y D S . ECORD 1954 M . ' . W . ' . S C O T T E . KELSEY 1955 M . ' . W . ' . K A R L J. BAUMGARTNER....1956 M . ' . W . ' . R I C H A R D L . BECKER 1957 M . ' . W . ' . E A R L R . BROWN 1958 M . ' . W . ' . A D D I S O N C . IRBY 1959
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Argentina, Harold N . Nichols, Arizona, Robert H . Gibbs; Arkansas, Arthur M. Williams; Bolivia, Floran A. Rodgers; Brazil (Rio De Janeiro) Carrol R. Dean; Brazil (Parana), Floyd H. Coffman; Brazil (Minas Gerais), Richard L. Becker; Brazil (Rio Grande Do Sul), Harold C. Swope; British Columbia, John A. Hetzel; California, Scott E. Kelsey; Canada, James H. Stewart, Jr.; China, Lee M. Holmes; Connecticut, William T. Schlichter; Costa Rica, Lucion Van Ordstrand; Cuba, Roy H. Clossen; Denmark, William H. Harrison; Ecuador, Addison C. Irby; El Salvador, Rice Lardner; England, S. Allan Daugherty; Florida, Ray W . Kinzie; France, Leo J. Schisler; Georgia, Elroy E. Tillotson; Germany, Herschel L. Hoffman; Greece, Karl J. Baumgartner; Guatemala, Jesse R. Franklin; Iceland, H. Herbert TuUer; Idaho, William J. Kirkham; Illinois, Arthur H. Strickland; Indiana, Earl R. Brown; Ireland, Henry S. Buzick, Jr.; Israel, Merle D . Evans; Louisiana, Harry E. Crosswhite; Maryland, Richard H. Cravens; Mexico (Baja California), Scott A. Mouse; Mexico (Nuevo Leon), Ben W . Graybill; Mexico (San Luis Potosi), M. Aaron Smith; Mexico (Tamaulipas), Leon L. Cousland; Mexico (York), Vernon D. Martin; Minnesota, Kenneth N . Pomeroy; Mississippi, Floyd E. Kittell; Missouri, Thomas L. Francis; Montana, Paschal W . Lundy; Nevada, Frank M. Yeoman; New Brunswick, Glenn E. Williams; N e w Jersey, Robert M. Riley; New South Wales, E. Glenn Robison; New Zealand, Floyd S. Ecord; Nicaragua, Don C. Heminger; North Dakota, Arthur C. Hodgson; Nova Scotia, John Bengel; Ohio, John H . Murray; Oklahoma, Bruce Newton; Panama, Earl L. Lyon; Prince Edward Island, Kenneth W. Shreve; Saskatchewan, James H . Trice; Scotland, Robert F. Riley; South Australia, Richard W . Evans; South Carolina, Otto R. Souders; South Dakota, Carl E. Georgeson; Tennessee, Floyd A. Palmer; Texas; Claud F. Young; Utah, George M. Ashford; Venezuela, Max W . Myers; Vermont, Samuel G. Wiles; Victoria, Lazarus Loeb; Virginia, Armand H. Bishop; Washington, Stanley J. Kirk; Western Australia, Charles S. McGinness; West Virginia, Ivan L. Farris. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS, I 9 6 0 . Dht. No. Hazen T. Shaeffer 2 Robert C. Menges Calvin C. Jochims 3 Hugo A. Simonton Jay B. Mitchum 5 Raymond E. Brown Neil G. Cordell 6 Lloyd Higbee Damon M. Grimes 7 Kenneth W. Shreve William V. Miller 9 Lewis J. Cain Albert H. Burns 10 Harold L. Elmquist Benjamin F. Green 12 El Reno F. Sederiin...'. Philip H. Flottman 14 Gerald R. Dempsey Wilbur S. Louk 15 Owen E. Hodgson Harold M. Ward.... 16 H. Verne Fisher C. Wayne Dicken 17 Robert L. Holt Fred W. Barnard.... 18 Loren C. Rolf Kenneth S. Fincham 21 Lawrence W . Smith OUie J. Woodman 22 Noel K. Strivers Harold D. Garwood 25 John H. Harvey Lawrence Morrow... 27 Raymond R. Shaffstall Wilbur E. Pettyjohn 28 Gerald W. Salyer.. J. Ray Jones 31 John D . Rowland Robert E. Sears 32 Thomas R. Gillespie Robert D . Hoskins 33 William F. Becquet Sherman R. Godlove :..: 35 Alex H . ' Cheney Donald D . Williams 36 Cecil M. Van Allen. Clarence Weidman, Sr ... 38
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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS, 1 9 6 1 . Dist. James P. Brown Lewis R. StaflFord Charles D . Gallipeau Albert O. Arnold, Jr Warren H. Edgington Robert L. Reynolds Carl J. Teagarden Roy L. Stewart Walter A. Fiorucci Benjamin F. Green Forrest Chickadonz Job L. Trites Lylbun C. Elliss..... Harold M. Ward Floyd G. McCain George R. Stevens Glen L. Badger Larence K. George Melburn C. Barnes Lester R. Detsviler.. Amzie S. Baird J. Ray Jones Richard T. Kile Don J. Evans Roger R. Force. George W . Sellens
Donald E. Utz Lazarus Loeb Robert M. Riley Albert R. Guy Ralph S. Mourning George E. Tatum T. Edward Cheney Everett W . Sutherland Anson V. Grable William J. Roney Max W . Myers Walter H. Williams Charles D. Gallipeau H. Elvin Jones Herbert L. Jones H. Herbert Tuller William H. Quakenbush James H. Parsons Glenn H. White Donald A. Davies Malcolm E. Tibbits Raymond W . Hill Lee Montgomery
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Clarence Weidman, Sr Paul C. Jones Derrel L. Gardner Willis C. Stinson Virgil Hefling Harold L. Elmquist Wilbur L. Hale Alfred M. Cherington El Reno F. Sederlin Gerald R. Dempsey Walter R. Bircher J. Fred Williamson Carl L. Compton Palmer D. Vanlandingham Robert L. Holt Loren C. Rolf Lawrence W . Smith William B. Boyer Harold L. Strange Robert G. Wilson James H. Houghton Dennis H. Corder.. Gerald W . Salyer Newell R. Beeley James H. Cole John R. Mitchell
PAST MASTERS. Lodge No. 1 Earl L. Lyon 2 John H. Davis 3 William W . Lucas 3 William A. Clark 3 Edwin T. Burgess 3 Jesse V. Garvey 3 Harry H. Smoot, Jr 3 Joseph C. Brewer 3 Ralph E. Wilson 3 Kenneth E. Pratt 3 ' Grant B. Parker 3 Scott A. Mouse 3 R. Dee Hoskins : 5 Clement E. Parker Don C. Heminger 6 Marvin Johnston 6 J. Chester Long 6 6 Melvin L. Sellers 7 Olin W . Waymire Gerald B. Harford 7 John W . Taylor 7 Harry E. Brink. 7 Sidney O. Morris.. 7
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Lodge W . Phil McCracken Arvid Berglund Luther A. Stevens Floyd H. Coffman Paul Neal Zola B. Carey J. Henry Reb Maurice K. Mustoe Morris S. Dowell George F. Fordyce Luther A. Merker Albert A. Dreyer Floyd E. Warnock Rice Lardner Guy L. Falconer George A. Stephenson Lewis R. Stafford Kenneth N . Pomeroy.Orion E. Gooding Earl L. Hale Elmer C. Burg Herbert A. Burgett Neil M. McLeod Robert F. Zimmerman Roy E. Gerber J Earl S. Brown Fay O. Jennings Carrol R. Dean Richard H. Cravens iSTathan L. Quick Robert L. Wilson Hilmer E. Andersen Fred S. Jackson Raymond Lr DeLong Arthur T. Sanders Edward V. Gilman Wayne L. McCormick George H. Hudson Henry F. Duttweiler Howard A. Stucker Floyd A. Falls Carroll A. Rising Ferdinand F. Punke Ernest C. Penley Floyd Monfort, Sr George B. McFadden Reginald D. Bennett Elmer Guatney Carl G. Sawin W . Aubrey Rollins Francis A. Marshall Rex M. Owens Landon M. Swafford Francis K. Darr...
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Ray B. Ramsey Harry W . Glasgow Herschel L. Hoffmari John L Brandenburger Kenneth T. Adams, Sr...: Harry O. Bair Robert F. Riley , Clarence W. Depew, Sr Verne Hamlin Arthur R. Shedd Robert H. Gibbs Carl W . Mahany Donald J. Rayburn Raymond W . Morris Wayne V. Londeen Floran A. Rodgers E. L. Kuechenmeister George M. Ashford Andrew J. Mayberry, Jr Roy H. Clossen Ira L. Filkel Lester R. Detwiler Stuart S. Young ; Floyd E. Kittell Roy J. Chappie Joseph E. Hall Arley D . Burt H. Gordon Philips John Bengel Lewis S. Geckeler James A. Oliver Roy S. Carr Floyd A. Palmer C. Edgar Funston Richard J. Bellman Charles L. Hadley John B. Gould, Jr Cecil A. King William B. Brown James E. Oden Clarence E. Main H. Dean Bolick Oliver Kornhause Norman F. Scanlon.... Kenneth L. Erkenbrack Glenn Farlee L. Merle Stiles James B. Swenson Carroll C. Arnett Max C. Krummel Ross G. Swenson Charles S. Pearce Judson Mac Abbott Dell F. Cook
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Lodge Harry L. Burnett Edward Bradshaw Russell C. Hilts, Jr Russell H. Miller Elmer E. Ellis Ralph E. Kidwell Charles H. Chalfant Lucion R. Van Ordstrand Webster T. Bolin_ Harold L. Ashcraft Harold L. Sloan John A. Hetzel Everett E. Lindsey Harold C. Swope Albert D. Morrison Ralph P. Beatty Earl L. Magathan Forest Hashbarger... Hayward W . Floyd Werner B. Levin William E. Dent Roy J. Highfill Hal A. Waisner Fernando J. Ledoux George H. Raish Robert L. Childs William F. Taylor Benjamin W . Grimm George W . Kelsey M. Aaron Smith Thomas S. James Harry E. Sutton Henry E. Marrs Dwayne O. Miller George G. Hultqvist John C Riddle Francis S. Knight Harris W . Jenkins Kenneth W . Taylor Albert L. Foster Carl E. Georgeson Donald B. Heidebrecht Claude A. McFarland Ralph M. Burlin.... Leland D. Bartlett Irvin D . Wright J. Fred Williamson Fred Damme S. Clyde Stewart Benjamin H. McCormick Amos Caprez William J. Martinek Earl W . HufFman Thomas W . Elbe
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Lodge Ellis Beal Leroy Spicker Charles H. Wille Dan L. Brayton. Archie J. Isaacson. Walter H. Berger. Richard W . Evans Gerald E. Longton. Elby O. Lollar Alex L. Walker George F. Scoggins Wilfred R. Hansen David O. Bacon Byron W . Seeber Harry Kennedy, Jr Ralph Wheeler Frank M. Yeoman Leo E. Becker Floyd McCain Homer B. Osbom Lewis Matzek Robert Farrow Merle D. Evans William Chapman. Noah S. Frazier William E. Bradford Melvin O. Hill.... Ray Pfrang Earl M. Higbee Ivan Farris John F. Miller Roland Weaver Frank Frame Arthur G. Cummings Thomas J. Corkill..... Thomas L. Francis Porter O. Breeze Neal V. Hormel Henry Seitz Harry A. Wood Charles W . Monroe Lee M. Holmes Don Scott Farman Marion H. Stones Percy H. Oberholser Elmer F. Anderson Bruce Lininger Emory M. Moore Leo Michel Chester L. Pew Harry E. Crosswhite John Harry Canfield Earl M. Sitton. Joel J. Moeller...
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Lodge Claude S. Moore James Renwick Mathews Richard M. Adenauer Carl W . Hagel Douglas S. Newell Herbert R. Taylor Arthur W . Boyer Ralph C. McCutcheon Frank T. Moore James A. McGee.... Lawrence L. Broers Lylbun Elliss William E. Montgomery. Orville K. Lawson Joe Bruce Paul H. Snider Charles J. Werts Fred A. Manson Odus C. Law Cecil A. Henson Harry R. Poe Fred W. Arnold William O. Rhoads Willard E. Roller Leo J. Schisler Roy S. Thompson.Forrest E. Suddeth Ervin K. Weitze Claude Staton Guy G. Salts William E. Carey John J. Hewitt Dale N . Smith Sherman C. Blair Franklin J. Woodward Orval Weeks Elmer W . Tindall William J. Rick Albert O. Arnold, Jr Kermit F. Snell William J. Yotter.... Harold J. Broce Paul French Francis Onan Yale Carl H. Miller Carl A. Steward Hugh E. Wright John E. Loeppke
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Lon M. Buzick Norman Bainter. Walter L. Williams Elroy E. Tillotson. Henry C. W r i g h t Clyde Samuels Ralph Postlethwait, Jr Fred Pechin Wilber J. Hunter Eugene W . Godwin. Gerald D . Miller Robert C. Moore Chester Guy Wallace Aubrey T. Stewart Arthur L. Gable Phillip R. Krummel Emmit O. Carrico James T. Blair Leroy Neelly Herbert H. Holland William J. Keller Ellis T. Barker Marvin F. Matkin. Carl F. Hertlein Ralph Reyer Miles Dixon Marion F. Smiley Isaac W . Ward Clarence W . Little Frank Rinkel Roy H. Cassingham John W . Russell Robert E. Sears Leonard M. Paxson Homer Thomason Roy R. Cameron James E. Taylor Stanser J. Amack Paul E. Gibler Kenneth C. Jeffery Ira F. Purkey William J. Kirkham William S. Reece Charles F. West Walter C. Stumpff. James C. Colin Sam C. Musgrave
Lodge LODGE REPRESENTATIVES. No. 1—Harold D. Sommers, S.W. 2—Roland B. Hageman, M; Paul W . Johnson, J.W.
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3—Robert W . Lumpkins, M ; Raymond A. McNeley, S.W. 5—Matthew L. Walters, Jr., M. 6—E. Eugene Puckett, M.; Chester M. Lessenden, Sr., S.W.; James O. Hurley,
J.W. 7—Alvin E. Hauserman, M.; Percy B. Walter, J.W. 8—Arthur A. Day, M. 9—Stanley B. Norman, M.; Harold E. Blitch, S.W. 10—James L. Fevurly, Jr., M.; Howard L. Walker, S.W.; Roe H. Roberts, J.W 11—Alvah C. James, M . ; Stanley Ozmun, S.W. 12—Harold McCloud, M.; Everett W . Madison, S.W. 15—Maurice R. Teflft, M.; Charles R. Lockwood, S.W.; Donald K. Pound, J.W. 16—Donald R. Fisher, M. 17—Perry D. Weddle, M.; Carl A. Carlson, S.W. 18—Myron S. Steere, Jr., M. 19—Glenn F. Hamlin, M.; Harold S. Roberts, J.W. 21—Max E. Garbe, M. 22—Howard R. Lilly, M. 24—John L. Perrin, M. 26—George W . Dames, M. 27—Lore V. Bader, Proxy 28—Howard L. Snyder, M. 29—Ernest E. Karns, M. 30—Ruben D . Hummel, Proxy. 32—Larry B. Lewis, M. 33—Leon Dale Smith, M. 34—Elmer J. Patrick, S.W. 35—Orlie D. Davidson, M.; George W . Alter, S.W. 36—Alvin E. Maley, M. 37—Dale A. Mitchell, S.W. 38—Donley U. Burtnett, Proxy. 39—Charles J. Reise, M. 40—Francis A. Gillihan, M. 41—Raymond E. Slankard, S.W. 42—L Winters Funck, Proxy. 43—Leslie M. Heisz, S.W. 44—Richard W . Farris, Proxy. 46—Gerald L. Hall, M.; Harold D. Hege, S.W. 48—Kenneth H. Broadfoot, M.; Robert D . Caplinger, S.W. 49—George K. Caraway, M.; Earl E. Dugger, S.W. 50—Arthur A. Neuber, M. 51—Max B. Manlove, M.; Robert C. French, S.W. 54—Walter R. Caruthers, M.; E. Elmer Johnson, Proxy. 57—s. Lewis Smith, M.; Robert A. Hamilton, J.W. 58—Carl Bible, Proxy. 59—Donald Abercrombie, M. (50—Floyd E. Deringer, M.; Roy D. Corf man, S.W. 61—Howard L. Lawhead, M. 62—Richard M. Coflfman, M. 63—Glenn E. Williams, Proxy. 64—Roy A. Trotter, M. 65—Roscoe M. Swain, M. 66—S. Thomas Casey, M. 68—Dewey D. Swift, M. 69—Raymond A. Allison, M. 71—Loyal Billy Auman, M.; Samuel W . Douthit, S.W.; Emery Baldwin, J.W
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73—Marvin A. Armstrong, M. 74—Charles R. McCullough, M.; Lester D . Applegate, S.W. 75—Samuel M. Finley, M.; Thomas L. Stewart, S.W.; Lloyd G. Lelievre, J.W. 76—^James H. White, M.; M. Tom Burress, S.W. 77—Jack Trice, Jr., Proxy. 79—Donald H. Smith, M.; Allen D. Bosworth, J.W. 80—James P. Cauthorn, M.; Rodney T. Symes, S.W.; Vernon L. Scott, J.W. 82—Harold Gautney, J.W. 83—Leslie J. Alber, M. 84—Howard M. Lindsay, M. 85—Milton H. Roepke, M. 86—Carl D. Washmon, M.; Lawrence E. Smith, J.W. 87—Eugene M. Tyler, Proxy. 89—Glen W . Ward, M. 90—James R. Freel, Jr., M.; Charles J. Sheetz, J.W. 91—Norman R. Nork, M. 93—John A. Morrison, S.W. 94—Jack D. Smith, M.; David N . Lohr, S.W. 95—Floyd C. Squire, M.; Lynn Donart, J.W. 96—Arthur B. Childers, M.; Jesse C. Walje, J.W. 97—Donald G. Doane, M.; Theodore C. Reed, S.W. 98—Paul B. Veach, Jr., M.; Earl E. Bryant, S.W. 99—Herman O. Brooks, S.W.; Warren G. Bishop, J.W. 100—Lewis Evert Mitts, M.; Herbert C. Westervelt, J.W. 102—Orrin L. Graves, M.; Edwin E. Chaney, S.W. 103—W. Alexander Bruce, M.; Charles C. Blanchard, S.W. 104—Donald F. Miller, M. 105—Frederick M. Froelich, M. 106—Merrell M. Mumford, M. 107—Robert M. Layton, M.; William E. Freese, S.W.; Ronald R. McGinniss, J.W. 108—Raymond Linn, M. 110—Richard L. Emmerson, M. I l l — D e a n R. Page, M.; Delbert W . Olson, J.W. 113—Stanley C. Green, M.; John L. Vint, S.W. 114—Alvin L. Weideman, M. 115—Charles E. Heckman, S.W. 116—Abbott John Shrader, M. 117—Donald J. Hoffman, M.; Maurice D. Robinson, S.W.; Clyde V. Getter, J.W. lis—Vernon D. Borror Proxv, 119—Milton C. Tacke, M. 120—Gordon O. Fox, M.; Everett Wade, J.W. 121—John M. Rogers, M. 123—Merlyn G. Farlee, M.; Duane F. Snyder, S.W. 125—Ralph Clyde Bodin, M. 126—Dee A. Huntington, M. 129—John C. Dart, M. 130—George N . Haas, Proxy. 132—Overton M. Davis, S.W. 133_Bobby J. Walker, M.; John Bossi, S.W. 134—Harry H. Barnes, Proxy. 135_Chester J. Heidmann, M.; Ben C. Wilcox, S.W. 136—David J. Shinn, S.W. 137—Glenn R. Bussert, M. 139—Emmitt A. Vosburg, M.; Alfred S. Koby, S.W. 140—Albert L. Maley, M.; Will E. Johnson, S.W.; Walter E. White, J.W.
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141—John G. Keller, M.; Gayle E. Cook, S.W. 142—Robert E. Mathias, M. 143—Bernard L. Clanton, M. 144—^James R. Pringle, M.; Conrad C Swope, J.W.; Carl F. Harder, Proxy. 145—Virgil R. Studt, M.; Preston M. Fuller, Jr., S.W. 146—W. Rolland Bircher, Proxy. 147—Bill E. Richardson, M.; Arthur R. Funk, J.W. 148—Harlen L. McGinness, M. 150—J. Lewis Franklin, M. 151—Everet M. Wright, M.; Hoy Kent Levering, J.W. 152—C. Everett Carlton, M.; Stuart C. Cowan, J.W. 153—Russell F. Hinkle, Jr., M. 154—Herbert E. Lyster, M.; Alvin Lewick, Jr., S.W. 155—Chris B. Leckleiter, Proxy. 156—Jesse G . F o u s t , Proxy. . ^ _ 1 5 7 ^ M e r l e Popplewell, M.; Orville Crane, S.W. 158—Dee D . Duttweiler, S.W. 160—Henry K. Smith, Proxy. 162—Joseph E. Beyer, Proxy. 163—Mac E. Beadles, S.W.; Harry D . McGinniss, J.W. 165—Milton J. Stoner, M. 167—Neal H. Miller, M.; Robert P. Wilhite, S.W.; Earl O. Nelson, J.W. 168—Irvin Bachtenkircher, M.; Donald L. Doll, J.W. 169—Ora F. Persell, Proxy. 171—Lloyd B. Booker, M.; Donald M. Alspaugh, S.W. 172—Roger W . Lovett, M.; A. Gale Gerstenberger, S.W. 173—W. Nolan Artz, M.; Wayne E. Fuller, J.W. 174—Lyman W . Attwood, M.; R. Glen Nichols, J.W. 177—John B. LaDuex, M. 178—Charles J. Harris, M. 179—Arthur C. Krumrey, Proxy. 180—Henry I. Spratt, M.; John L. Lockwood, Jr., S.W. 181—Joseph C, Berry, M.; Dillon L. Higgason, S.W. 182—LaVerne A. Stubby, M. 183—Robert E. Lake, Proxy. 184—Dale R. Rogers, M.; William J. Lethem, J.W. 186—Phillip R. Wurm, M. 187—Charles B. Craver, M.; Norman E. Finley, S.W.; Paul Ketterman, J.W. 188—Dale L. Handley, M. 189—John R. Carson, J.W. 191—Harlan S. McNinch, M. 192—Jack L. Welch, M. 193—Eldon C. Beemer, M.; Walter U. Blankley, Sr., S.W. 195—William Johnson, Jr., Proxy. 196—Roud E. Ames, M. 198—Louis Wood, M. 199—Charles E. Delimont, Proxy. 200—Jack Scott, M. 201—Gerald L. Lauppe, M.; Ted Albert Norden, J.W. 203—Charles J. Mossman, M.; Basil E. O p p s , S.W. 205—Merle W . Converse, Proxy. 206—Harold D . Leddy, M.; Ivan O. Berg, Jr., J.W. 207—John M. Conger, M.; Elwood I. Oliva, S.W.; George W . Dugan, J.W. 210—Melvin L. Butler, J.W. 212—Oscar C. N e w , M.
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213—Percival E. Shoemaker, Proxy. 214—Lyle F. Leinen, M.; Loren McCliatock, S.W. 215—Harold Bortz, Proxy. 216—Donald I. Rhoades, M. 217—Jay Howard Herren, M.; Earl K. McPherson, J.W. 218—Floyd E. Davidson, Proxy. 219—^Delmar E. Loughridge, M. 220—Charles L. Belcher, M. 221—Harold Johnson, M. 222—Harold N . Davis, M.; Emmet E. Burdue, S.W.; Robert J. Honnold, J.W. 223—Marion P. Seward, M. 225—J. Robert Groff, M.; Robert W . White, S.W.; Richard L. Jones, J . W . 226—Orloff Lull, M. 228—Eugene C. Wilson, S.W. 229—Billy O. Wheeler, M . ; Lee R. Church, S.W. 230—John M. Dressier, M. 231—John Lethem, M. 232—Earl M. Bergen, M. 236—Earl H . Berg, M. 237—Francis E. Kirkland, Proxy. 238—Raymond Macklin, M.; Duane C. Rouser, S.W. 239—Harold Heilman, M. 241—James H . Barnett, M. 242—Fx Buche, J . W . 243—Albert Young, Proxy. 244—Irvin J. Chatelain, J.W. 245—Amos L. Fewins, M. 246—Ronald A. Hummer, M. 247—Elmer E. Wesseler, S.W. 251—George T. Bruce, M.; Clarence H. Russell, J.W. 252—Marlyn W . Hoskinson, M.; Myron J. Brensing, S.W. 253—Guy M. Sparks, M. 254—Jack D. Hearn, M.; Maurice D. Fox, S.W. 255—Lester H. Butterfield, Proxy. 256—Elmer E. McAferty, J.W. 257—Richard D . Edwards, Sr., S.W. 258—Corlin W . Cook, M.; Dale Goldsmith, S.W. 259—Donald L. Jones, M. 260—Frederick Bohl, Proxy. 262—James R. Derden, Proxy. 264—Calvin E. Beothin, J . W . 265—Gilbert S. Hayes, Proxy. 266—Peter B. Moore, Proxy. 267—^James T. Newton, Proxy. 268—^John J. Harrison, M. 269—George F. Chitwood, Proxy. 271—Charles V.' Kaylor, M.; J. Porter McWilliams, S.W. 272—Theodore R. Howard, 'M.; Ralph A. Hartman, S.W.; Louis E. Kresin, J.W. 273—D. Orville Geil, M.; Dean McBride, S.W.; C. Keith Hormel, J . W . 275—Bernard E. Weller, Proxy. 278—Firman E. Reed, M. 279—Howard D . Wick, M.; C. Grant Neeley, S.W.; James E. Beesley, J.W. 280—Lyle J. Pledger, Proxy. 281—Henry M. Hansen, M. 283—Lee W . Arnold, Proxy.
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284—Loren M. Schmitt, M.; Clyde Huffman, J.W. 285—Henry E. Stehle, Proxy. 287—Charles M. Shields, M. 288—Roland R. Wuthnow, M. 289—Norman F. McClaren, M.; G. Barrel McKinney, J.W. 290—Leman D . Prater, M. 291—Walter E. Hoke, Proxy. 292—George F. Colwell, Proxy. 293—David C. Clark, M. 295—John S. Thompson, S.W. 296—Howard Stauth, J.W. 297—Ralph F. Mickelson, M. 298—Dale H. Stinson, M. 299—Arlyn E. Conard, M.; Claire D . Magnuson, S.W. 300—Jesse J. Ingland, M. 301—Walter G. Myers, M. 302—Spencer W . Graham, M. 303—Thomas C. Raum Jr., M.; Woodrow W . Coleman, S.W.; Robert L. Hart,
J.W. 305—Arthur E. Summers, J . W . 306—Joseph L. Calliham, M. 307—Russel B. Johnson, S.W. 309—Arlyn D . McClellen, S.W.; Paul F. Evins, J.W. 310—John D . Wolfe, Proxy. 311—Malcolm O. Donohoo, M.; Elmer L. Haden, S.W.; Fred M. Stowell, J.W. 312—Claude Wilcox, M. 313—Roy Frear, Proxy, Malcolm Greene, S.W. 314—Marion F. Birk; M.; Philip Birk, Jr., S.W.; Ronald D. Birk, J.W. 315—John F. Nelson, S.W. 316—Carl O. Palmer, M. 317—Weldon Brooks, M. 319—Carl A. Loesch, M. 321—Thomas A. Rhoads, M.; Vernon K. Irvin, S.W.; Arthur W . Ewing, J.W. 322—Martin W . Smith, M.; Vaughn H. Davis, S.W.; Ralph L. Crawford, J.W. 324—Gerald E. Melton, M.; Marvin J. Jolly, S.W. 325—Archie R. Smith, M. 326—Jesse R. Franklin, Proxy. 327—Clyde E. Joy, Proxy. 328—Ralph E. McBride, M. 329—Rollin L. Scott, S.W. 330—William B. Jefferis, Proxy. 331—Benjamin W . Tempero, M.; R. Duane Kraft, S.W.; Wayne E. Banks, J.W. 332—William A. King, Sr., J.W. 333—Louis R. Helmrich, Proxy. 334—Herbert H. Gomel, M. 335—Duane Ogleby, S.W. 336—Alfred Briggs, Proxy. 337—Oscar Remmert, Proxy. 338—Irel A. Green, S.W. 340—Gordon N . Carlisle, M. 342—Ray H . Martin, M. 344—Dale D . Walters, M. 345—AtLee P. Peterson, M. 3 4 7 _ W i l l a r d J. Williams, M. 351—John Dabalack, Proxy.
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352—Joe E. Smith, M.; Melvin O. Kuder, S.W.; Ervin C. Helm, J.W. 355—Earl Appleby, M.; Arnold Harvey, S.W.; Carl A. Steward, Proxy. 356—Ernest Harris, Proxy. 357—Hugo A. Simonton, Proxy. 358—J. Fay Holmes, M. 359—George H. Urban, Proxy. 360—Archie L. Harman, M. 361—Clarence E. Barnum, Proxy. 362—Leon W . Lesovsky, S.W. 363—Edgar C. Schmidt, Proxy. 364—Elmer L. Cassel, M. 365—William C. Bean, M.; Delburt A. Van Middlesworth, S.W.; Sidney C. Smith,
J.W. 366—Robert A. Wallace, M. 367—Roy E. Warren, Proxy; Earl R. Browne, Proxy. 368—Edward Misak, M. 369—William E. Smith, M.; George W . Gambill, S.W.; Craig C. Lacy, J.W. 371—Edward Donavan, M. 372—Virgil E. Salts, M. 373—^James Erwin Smith, Proxy. 374—Andrew E. Olson, M. 376—Robert O. Tilley, M.; John E. Smith, S.W. 379—Henry T. Raifsnyder, S.W. 380—Dale F. Scott, M. 383—Arlie G. Archer, M.; Lester P. Powell, S.W. 384—Russell A. Duer, M.; William L. Dale, S.W. 385—Kenneth W . Dawson, M.; Dwight V. Dodge, S.W. 386—Ben H . Dunbar, Proxy. 389—^Troy H. Sevier, M. 390—William S. Workman, M. 392—Thomas J. Prague, Proxy. 394—Robert L. Hammond, M. 395—Donald E. Lind, M.; Leslie D . Potter, S.W. 397—W. Glen Richardson, M. 398—Charles E. Beeman, M. 400—Ulys Ford, M.; Paul M. Mease, S.W. 403—Owen D . Baird, M. 404—Dale R. Queen, M. 406—Guy F. McClure, M. 407—Glen E. Badger, J.W. 408—Frank Blazic, M. 409—Ronald Z. Howell, M.; Ellra R. Welsch, S.W. 410—Delmar F. GHck, M. 411—John W . Tucker, M.; Walter L. Veatch, S.W. 412—William E. Hubbard, M. 413—Willard E. Nelson, M. 414—Charley C. Minium, M.; Ben W . Keith, J.W. 415—Theodore A. Grindol, M. 417—Francis W . Starnes, M. 418—Cecil C. Berry, M.; Dale E. Roll, S.W.; Charles O. Huffman, J.W. 419—Joe M. Conley, J.W. 420—Robert E. Dark, M.; William S. Wingfield, S.W. 423—Robert W . Sloan, M.; Lawrence R. Pope, S.W. 424—Roy L. Glenn, M.; George W . Brunts, J.W. 427—Weldon Allen, J.W.
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428—Everett H. Cloyd, M. 430—Robert S. Collins, M. 431—Glen D . Riley, M. 433—Roy F. Dyas, M.; Glenn E. Barton, S.W.; Earl C. Hamlin, J.W. 435—Lester L. Kennedy, Proxy. 436—K. Maynard Curts, M.; Roy T. Sullivan, J . W . 437—Clifford L'Hommedieu, M. 438—Samuel M. Kilburn, M. 441—Marvin R. McKinney, M.; Milo G. York, S.W. 442—Ernest L. Shaw, Proxy. 445—Lewis R. Smith, M. 446—Gordon Johnston, M. 447—John F. Scott, M.; Melvin E. Stimpert, S.W. 448—Harvey G. Weinhardt, M. 1 9 6 1 RECAPITULATION. Grand Officers Present Sub Officers Present Past Elective Grand Officers Present Past Masters Present (Exclusive of any Grand or Past Elective Grand Officers or District Deputy Grand Masters) District Deputy Grand Masters Present 1960 1961 Representatives of Lodges Present (Exclusive of any Grand or Past Grand Officers, District Deputy Grand Masters or Past 'Masters) Total Representation in Grand Lodge Grand Representatives Present Number of Lodges Represented Number of Lodges Not Represented.... Total Number of Lodges on the Roll
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Fraternally submitted, HAROLD L . SLOAN, Chairman RALPH W . WILSON O R I O N E . GOODING CHARLES D . GALLIPEAU
Committee
T h e Committee wants to thank J O H N BENGEL of Fortitude Lodge No. 107 and ROBERT SPRAGUE of Hancock Lodge N o . 311 for their most welcome assistance during registration.
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ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER. M.*. W . ' . RAY W . K I N Z I E , Grand Master, delivered the following Address which, on motion, was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand 0ÂŁ6cers: To the M:. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. P. & A. M. of Kansas: My
BRETHREN:
As I look over this assembly this morning, gathered here for our 105th Annual Communication, I see many friendly smiles from brethren who have contributed much to the success of Masonry during the past year. Behind those friendly smiles are hearts of gold and willing hands who have made the duties of the Grand Master much lighter. It doesn't seem like twelve months as I review the many pleasant duties that have fallen my lot as your Grand Master, but when I realize the thousands of miles I have traveled, the many old friends I have visited and the many new ones that have been added to this cherished group, I realize that time has passed swiftly and the pleasure of those moments have made it seem like just a few short months. As I come to the end of this glorious journey, I extend to each and every one of you my personal greetings. It is not possible for me to thank each and every one of you personally for your contribution but I want you to know that with these words I bring to you my deepest feelings and as your Grand Master, extend to you a most sincere and cordial welcome to this Grand Lodge Annual Communication. This exciting journey has taken me through the byways and highways of many hearts and I am now about to lay the gavel down and turn my badge of authority over to very capable hands. Masonry will continue to be a progressive science and the Craft benefit by those who take over the official duties at the close of this meeting. At the 104th Annual Communication, when I assumed this position of trust and responsibility, I did so in all humility, realizing my inadequacy but knowing that there was strength in the more than 100,000 Master Masons in Kansas and that our fraternal chain was so strong that all I had to do was ask for assistance and it would be forthcoming. Before I assumed my duties as your Grand Master, I sat in silence and communed with the Grand Master above, imploring Him to give me the strength, wisdom and guidance that I might continue to uphold the rich heritage of Masonry in Kansas, that the Craft would not want for the leadership it so rightfully deserved. One year ago when you bestowed upon me the highest honor in Kansas Masonry, I accepted that honor with a pledge that I would perform the duties as your Grand Master to the best of my ability. This I have done. How well these duties have been discharged, I leave for your consideration and trust your decision will be that I have been worthy of your confidence. I sincerely hope you will be charitable in making your decision. I assure you that the mistakes I have made have been of the mind and not of the heart. "T know Him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to guard that which I have committed to Him against that day." n Timothy 1:12 This is the day for "summing up." "Goodbyes" are not to be said, for they
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have always seemed to me to be like shutting doors; whereas the friendships God has given us because we have gathered in His name, will never permit these doors to be closed. Mutual good wishes may be indulged in and anticipations for each of our eager futures; the whole will be heavily spiced with gratitude for the mercies of the year, for insights gained and for debts of love acquired which can never be repaid in kind. My memory of you and this treasured year will be that of a stalwart brotherhood carrying forward a great tradition and enriching it, loyal to the leader but still more loyal to the mission, magnificently generous, willing to take the risk of faith with heads up and eyes clear as to the goal to be won. To have served you has been my rarest privilege. Friends emerge all across this gracious front, for whom I confess a profound respect and toward whom my heart reaches in warm affection. W e have worked and wrought together; we have shared our light and shadows and found anew that the grace of God is sufficient for all our joys and sorrows. . _ W e have worked hard for the things we believed would solidify our Fraternity and would be good for all members of the Craft. W e have achieved some of them, to our delight and if the going has in some cases been rough, requiring persistence, the wrestling itself has welded us into firmer unity. The "set of our faces" has been forward, it is nowâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;how could any Grand Master be more wonderously blessed than to have been in the midst of it all. I hastily add, you are the ones who have made it possible, nor can I refrain from uttering my faith that Kansas Masonry and this Grand Lodge will stride steadily on, that our new Grand Master will join his energies to those of the able men who work so hard for our great Fraternity. CONDITION OF THE ORDER. Measured by the usual standards, perhaps the condition of the Order is not entirely satisfactory. During the year we have suffered a loss in membership of 857 and the total membership in the 439 lodges now stands at 99,177. W e are under 100,000 for the first time since our Centennial in 1956. Last year 76 of our lodges failed to raise a brother. This year the number increased to 90. Eleven lodges have not raised a brother in the last three years. But gains and losses are not alarming unless they indicate a complete apathy on the part of our membership. During the past year, I have traveled many thousands of miles, from corner to corner of our great state. I have been in small lodges and large lodges. I have visited many of the appendant groups which we have come to more or less associate with our Masonic population. 1 have not found apathy in any one of these lodges or any of these groups. On the contrary, I have, for the most part, found young and enterprising officers, well grounded in ritualistic ceremony, who are diligently seeking means to stimulate lodge attendance and in some measure make Freemasonry fit into the present day world of jet propulsion, television and our modern and fast pace of living. I see devoted young members who are willing to roll up their sleeves and join together in raising money for fine new lodge halls. I have found many of these groups and they have accomplished what they set out to do. In my travels I have found Masons who are young in years taking positions of leadership, not only in Masonry and its appended bodies but in all community activities. It would seem to me that the task of leadership in our Grand Lodge should be to lend encouragement to these young men. Of course, some of our rural lodges
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are going to have to consolidate because their communities are drying up but Freemasonry wrote a brilliant record in developing manhood when our total membership was less than one-half of what it is today. It can do it again. Therefore, I am not too much alarmed over our present situation of membership and I feel that the future leadership of our Grand Lodge can face the future with a genuine feeling that our Fraternity is a virile and active force for good and that every city and community where an active Lodge exists is a better community because of Freemasonry. NECROLOGY.
Why should our tears in sorrow flow When God recalls His own And bids them leave a world of woe For an immortal crown? Their toils are past, their work is done And they are fully blessed. They fought the fight, the victory won And entered into rest. —Anon. During the year the list of our departed brethren has lengthened as it never has done before. 1,980 of our brethren, the men with whom we have been so closely associated during our Masonic work and experience, have laid down their working tools and entered into the Western Gate, of the setting sun, to their Eternal reward. Many of these were of high estate in the eyes of the world, some were not, but to us as Masons, each one had met with us upon the level, each had been our brother. One of the nearly 2,000 had worn the purple of our Fraternity, for M . ' . W.". CHARLES A. LOUCKS had served Masonry long and faithfully for over 65 years and had guided the destinies of our Grand Lodge during his term as Grand Master in 1925. He was the oldest living Past Grand Master, save only our beloved Grand Treasurer, M.". W . ' . B E N S. PAULEN. Another of the venerable and distinguished company of Past Grand Masters passed to his reward on February 13, 1961. M . ' . W . ' . J. FORREST AYERS had been a member of Greenleaf Lodge No. 232 for 58 years. He served his Lodge faithfully and well and was Grand Master of the Grand Lodge in 1931, contributing outstanding leadership during a period of economic stress. M.'. W . ' . ScoTT E, KELSEY attended the funeral on February 15 and was my personal representative on this sad occasion. W e mourn the passing of these distinguished brethren and all the others who have passed on, a little before it is our time to make that fateful journey. But in the words quoted— Why should our tears in sorrow flow When God recalls His own? W e are truly thankful for the experience and benefit that has come to us for the privilege that has been ours—to associate with these fine men. W e extend sympathy to their families in their bereavement, but we look to the time when we and they may be reunited in that great beyond—that house not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens. W.". FLOYD A. PALMER will pay proper tribute to our departed brethren in his Necrology Report later in the Session.
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THE KANSAS MASONIC HOME. The Kansas Masonic Home, is the pride and joy of every Kansas Mason. Every Kansas Mason should visit this great Home at least once each year and chat with the friends from their own lodge, as well as the other guests. I sincerely hope that each of you will visit the Home during this session of Grand Lodge when you have the opportunity. T h e spirit of appreciation and gratitude which generally prevails will be conveyed to you and you will be adequately rewarded for your time and effort. If the Kansas Masonic Home was the only act of charity and kindness provided by our Fraternity, its existence in Kansas would be well justified. Many improvements have been made on the physical structure of the Home during the past few years. One has only to walk through the spacious halls and lobbies, the beautiful rooms and wander over the beautiful and well kept lawns, to get a first hand view of the magnitude of this beautiful Home. Truly, it is a great monument to Masonic charity. . The real purpose,' however, of our Masonic Home is to provide adequate care, comfort and happiness for the members of our Home family. These are important peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;they are our sisters and brothers who have come to ripened age where they need the care and comfort that we can supply. This, my brethren is a challenge to us for we must ever remember a brother's welfare. T h e care of our aged is an opportunity to demonstrate that we indeed are willing to practice the excellent tenets of our beloved Fraternity. M . ' . W . ' . S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY, t h e Superintendent of the Home, and
M . ' . W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS, the Secretary, continue to render valuable services to our Home, and the Masons of Kansas are indeed fortunate to have these two outstanding Masons give so much of their time and efforts for the welfare of our Masonic Home. M . ' . W.". Sirs, thanks to both of you. Thanks to all the Constituent Lodges and the Order of the Eastern Star for your cooperation and support of our Masonic Home. RECEPTION BY BESTOR G. BROWN LODGE NO. 4 3 3 . On April 9th shortly after I was installed, my home Lodge, Bestor G. Brown N o . 433 at Wichita, honored Mrs. KINZIE and me with a very fine and outstanding reception at the Scottish Rite Temple. Under the direction of R.". W . " . K E N N E T H W . SHREVE, the District Deputy of District 47 and a member of Bestor G. Brown Lodge, the evening started with a Banquet for all in attendance. After the dinner the reception was held in the Temple auditorium. R . ' . W . ' . Brother SHREVE acted as Master of Ceremonies. After a short period of entertainment M.*. W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS gave the address of the evening. R U T H and I will long remember this eventful evening, the beautiful gifts, and above all the many friends who came to wish us well. VISITS TO OTHER GRAND JURISDICTIONS. Because of a very heavy schedule of visitations in our own Grand Jurisdiction, which I felt was my duty and, due to limitations on my time, I did not make as many visitations to other Grand Jurisdictions as I desired. It was my pleasure to visit the Grand Lodge of Illinois in Chicago for the second time. Mrs. K I N Z I E and I were extended every courtesy and the trip was made even more enjoyable by a visit with our Grandchildren. M.". W.'.
CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S , Grand Secretary and R.*. W . ' . J O H N H .
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MURRAY, Deputy Grand Master accompanied by their wives visited the Grand Lodge of Nebraska as my representatives. R.'. W.'. JOHN H . MURRAY represented me at the Grand Lodge of Missouri
and R.'. W.". BEN W . GRAYBILL was my personal representative at the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. MIDWEST CONFERENCE ON MASONIC EDUCATION.
It was my pleasure, for the first time, to accompany our Kansas Delegation to the Midwest Conference on Masonic Education which was held during the later part of October in Detroit. I was most happy that our Deputy Grand Master was also in attendance, along with our Grand Secretary and M.'. W.'. SCOTT E . KELSEY, the Chairman of our Masonic Education Committee. I feel that this conference is accomplishing much good. The manner in which it is conducted, the fine quality of the papers presented for discussion, and the outstanding Masons who take the time to patronize it, all contribute to make it most worth while. My regret is that I was unable to attend in previous years, while coming up through the Grand Lodge Line of Oflicers, for I am sure that I would have reaped much benefit from the discussions. I recommend that we continue to patronize this fine work shop which has been so successful and if it is at all possible, increase our delegation so that the junior officers of Grand Lodge may attend and participate. GRAND M A S T E R S ' AND GRAND SECRETARIES' CONFERENCE.
This annual gathering of the heads of Ancient Craft Masonry in our capital city of Washington, D. C, affords an opportunity for the discussion of common problems which face our Fraternity and our Grand Lodges, which no other medium of communication could possibly supply. In recent years, the conferences in Washington have attracted, in addition to heads of all the Symbolic Grand Lodges of North America, some of those from Europe and South America, and even the Orient. The time is not far distant when Freemasonry must stand together as it has never been previously united and the value to be derived from the associations and the discussions which take place, simply cannot be fully evaluated and determined. I recommend that our present custom of providing funds for attendance by our Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master and Grand Secretary be continued. With the increased cost of transportation, it is suggested that the appropriation for their expenses be increased to $1,750. GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL.
This Memorial, which stands on Shooters Hill in Alexandria, Virginia, just outside our nation's capital, begins now to take on added significance. With increased travel facilities and more leisure time, the number of visitors and tourists to Washington and the area surrounding it has been greatly increased. The Memorial is truly a Masonic Memorial and is one of the primary points of interest. Our usual contribution of $2,500 towards its support, amounts to only 21/2!^ per member and I recommend that this appropriation be continued. MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCL\TION.
We pay two cents per member dues to the Masonic Service Association for membership in an organization which functions as a clearing house for Masonic
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information and extends hospital vlSltation service for many of our veterans' administration facilities. While we in Kansas do not partlClpate in using the hospital visitation service, we do derive a great deal of assistance from the Association. The Short Talk Bulletins and other literature are made available to the officers of our lodges; the wealth of information that is gathered by this Association is distributed to our Grand Lodge periodically and we are free to call upon the Association for specific help on almost any question at any time. Aside from all this, our own W.¡. JOHN D . CUNNINGHAM, Past Master of Norton Lodge No. 199, is the Executive Secretary and central figure of this great Masonic organization. Kansas Masons can all be proud of the fine record of outstanding service to members of the Craft everywhere which this genial member of our Grand Lodge has rendered. I recommend that we continue our support of this fine organization. CORNERSTONES AND DEDICATIONS.
I will not detail the twelve occasions during the year when our Grand Lodge has been privileged to appear in public for the ceremony of dedication of Lodge Halls or the laying of cornerstones of Lodge Halls or Public buildings. Each has a separate page in the proceedings under the heading SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS. I do wish to state however, that these occasions have been the most satisfying events of my year as the head of our Order. Each afforded the Officers of Grand Lodge and the brethren generally an opportunity to appear in public and to carry out with dignity and dispatch the ceremonies which we have inherited from our Ancient Brethren. It has been a source of great satisfaction to me that most of our Grand Lodge family were able to accompany me on these occasions which involved travel to all corners of the state. I know that the trips were made at great personal sacrifice and Freemasonry is greatly indebted to these brethren for their effort. In cases
A large crowd assembled for the cornerstone ceremony at Colony on September 13, when U . S. Sen. ANDREW F. SCHOEPPEL was the speaker. Grand Master KINZIE has back to camera.
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where substitution was necessary, able brethren were found to carry on. T o each of you I express sincere thanks and heartfelt appreciation. On many of these occasions we were privileged to have outstanding speakers who rose to the occasion and added a great deal to the completeness of the occasion. Both of our U. S. Senators, Brothers ANDREW F . SCHOEPPEL and FRANK CARLSON, Congressman W I L L I A M H . AVERY, some of our own Past Grand
Masters, ministers and others have appeared as Grand Orators on these occasions and we also express our thanks to them for their able help and assistance. INSTITUTING NEW LODGES. Letters of Dispensation were issued to eighty-four brethren of Haysville, Kansas. This is a fast growing community, adjoining Wichita on the South and badly in need of a Lodge. On June 13, I960 I had the pleasure of opening Haysville Lodge U.D., for the first time. T h e stations in the Lodge were filled with many distinguished Masons. T h e Officers were appointed and this new Lodge Under Dispensation was started. I have since reviewed the Degree Work of these Brethren. They have conferred all degrees and every officer of the Lodge holds proficiency cards. Sixteen Third Degrees have been conferred. The Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U D will make full report of the activities of this Lodge and I am sure will recommend that a Charter be issued. To preserve the minutes of the first meeting of this N e w Lodge they are included herein. FIRST MINUTES HAYSVILLE LODGE U . D .
June 13, I960 The petitioners for a new Masonic Lodge assembled in the Haysville Lodge Hall, Haysville, Kansas, at 8:00 P.M. and then moved to the Haysville Community Building because of the overflow crowd of 131, as shown by the register. Brother Leo KIRKPATRICK, President of the Square and Compass Club, called the meeting to order. Brother RAY FARNEY gave the invocation. Following a few remarks as to the origin and the purpose of the Square and Compass Club, Brother LEO turned the gavel over to M . ' . W . ' . RAY W . KINZIE, Grand Master of the M.". W . ' . Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas. The Grand Master advised the brothers assembled that the purpose of the meeting was to grant Letters of Dispensation and to deliver the same to the Master of the Lodge under Dispensation. H e then called upon W . ' . Brother ScoTT A. MOUSE, Chairman of the Grand Lodge Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D., to read the Letter of Dispensation and the following Dispensation was read: To all Worthy Master Masons wheresoever Dispersed throughout the World: I, RAY W . KINZIE, Grand Master of the M.". W.". Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas send Greetings: Whereas, a Petition has been presented to me by sundry brethren, to-wit: (signed by 84 brethren) and others, residing in, and in the vicinity of the City of Haysville in the County of Sedgwick and the State of Kansas, praying to be constituted into a regular Lodge, and promising to render obedience to the Ancient Usages and Landmarks of the Fraternity, and the Laws, Edicts and Standing Regulations of the M.". W . ' . Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas And Whereas, said petitioners have been recommended to me as Master Masons in good standing by Various Lodges, under this jurisdiction: Now Therefore, I, RAY W . KINZIE, Grand Master of the M . ' . W.".
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Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, reposing full confidence in the recommendation aforesaid, and in the Masonic integrity and ability of the petitioners, do by virtue of the authority in me vested, hereby grant this DISPENSATION, Empowering and authorizing our trusty and well beloved brethren aforesaid, to form and open a Lodge, after the manner of the Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, and therein to confer the Degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason, according to ancient custom, and not otherwise. Said Lodge to be known as Haysville Lodge U. D . This DISPENSATION is to continue in full force until February 2 1 , 1961 unless sooner revoked by me. And I do hereby appoint Brother JACK R . D E N M A N to be the first Master, Brother FRED R . W I L L S O N to be the first Senior Warden, and Brother M A R T I N T . GRIDER to be the first Junior Warden of said Lodge, and it shall be their duty, and they are hereby required to return this D I S P E N S A T I O N , WITH A CORRECT TRANSCRIPT O F THEIR PROCEEDINGS HAD
UNDER THE AUTHORITY- OF THE SAME,-to-the Grand-Secretary, at the expiration of the time herein specified, for examination and such further action in the premises as shall be deemed wise and proper. Given under our hand and the Seal of our Grand Lodge, at Topeka this 9th day of June A. L. 5960, A. D . I960. RAY
W . KINZIE,
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ATTESTS: C H A R L E S S. M C G I N N E S S ,
Grand Secretary The Grand Master, M.". W . ' . RAY W . KINZIE, then opened Haysville Lodge U. D . in form on the Third Degree of Masonry with the following officers: M . ' . W . ' . BRUCE N E W T O N as Senior Warden
M . ' . W . ' . E . G L E N N ROBISON as Junior Warden M.". W . ' . S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY as Treasurer Bro. BILLY B . BRYANT as Secretary
Rev. CLARENCE W . JOHNSON, Grand Chaplain, as Chaplain W . ' . ROBERT J . BAILEY, Grand Marshal, as Senior Deacon R.'. W . ' . R.'. W . ' . R.'. W . ' . Bro.
K E N N E T H W . SHREVE as Junior Deacon LLOYD HIGBEE as Senior Steward LEWIS J. CAIN as Junior Steward L E O KIRKPATRICK as Tyler
The Grand Master introduced the following Grand Lodge visitors: M . ' . W . ' . BRUCE N E W T O N , who spoke on prelirhinary information on the formation of the Square and Compass Club and the subsequent formation of the Lodge. Gave the admonition: The Lodge is not formed to "make Masons", but to use the best material in the community to make Masons. M.". W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON, who gave some very appropriate remarks and timely advice. M . ' . W . ' . S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY, who spoke on the enthusiasm of the new
Lodge and gave congratulations. W . ' . SCOTT A. MOUSE, Chairman of Committee of Chartred Lodges and Lodges under Dispensation W . ' . Judge GEORGE ASHFORD, Chairman of Jurisprudence Committee W . ' . FRANCIS A. MARSHALL, Member of Jurisprudence Committee W.". ARTHUR W . BOYER, Member Public School Committee The Grand Master then congratulated the new Lodge and appointed the following principal officers: Worshipful Master—JACK D E N M A N Senior Warden—FRED W I L L S O N Junior W a r d e n — M A R T I N GRIDER
had them conducted to the Altar, charged them with their responsibilities, after which they were conducted to their respective stations. T h e Grand Master then
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presented the gavel of authority and the Letter of Dispensation, with appropriate remarks, to Brother D E N M A N , the new Worshipful Master. The new Master appointed the following officers: Chaplain—^J. RAYMOND FARNEY Treasurer—ROBERT M C C O N A C H I E Secretary—BILLY B . . B R Y A N T
Senior Deacon—DORSEY V A N G U N D Y Junior Deacon—MELVIN B E L L
Senior Steward—W. E. GOLDSMITH Junior Steward—DON RALSTON Tyler—LEO KIRKPATRICK
The Master spoke on trials and tribulations of the Square and Compass Club and the growth into a Lodge. The Master accepted for the Lodge, the following gifts: Albert Pike—The Letter G. North Star—Projector and Slides for lectures Scottish Rite—Officers Jewels Midian Shrine Temple—-Masters Working Tools Bestor G. Brown—Mall and Canvas Trinity—Candidates uniform and shoe Square and Compass Club of McConnell—Officers Rods Derby Lodge—Hoodwink and Cable tow Brother FRED R . W I L L S O N and Brother MARTIN T . GRIDER each spoke and
thanked the brethren for their attendance. The incumbent Masters of the Lodges were introduced. It was moved by Brother MORAWITZ, and seconded by Brother ELMER H U R S T that all the visitors give the new Lodge a big hand. No further business appearing, Master JACK D E N M A N turned the gavel over to the Grand Master, M.". W.". RAY W . KINZIE, who closed the Lodge in ample form. BILLY B . BRYANT,
Secrelary. VISITATIONS.
I wish everyone of you could have the experience that I have had this past year in visiting the Lodges over the state. I wish that you could have felt and seen the Masonic spirit of fellowship which has been manifested every place I visited. Perhaps a Grand Master does become a little weary at times, having been up late the night before, but when you see the smiling faces of the delightful Brethren who meet you, you forget all about being tired, you are inspired and start all over again with renewed vigor. Yes! It is the most wonderful experience in the world. I wish I covdd transfer the spirit and feeling which I have obtained, by visiting with you Brethren during my tour of this Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas, to the hearts and minds of every Mason. I am sure that each and every one of you would be more convinced, as I am, that we belong to the Greatest Fraternal Organization in the world. I am indeed sorry that I could not accept all of your invitations, but my time would not permit. Appended to this report is a list of my visitations. CONSOLIDATION OF KANORADO LODGE NO. 4 4 3 . For several years it has been apparent that the Lodge at Kanorado should be discontinued. T h e membership had dwindled to a total of 22, of which only one-half were in actual residence in the community. There is no reflection upon the brethren, for they are caught in a trend that
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is making it more and more difficult for small communities to exist. Farm operations are becoming largerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^numbers of families are decreasing, and while the members are just as devoted as ever, they face an impossible situation. During May negotiations were begun for a consolidation of this Lodge. In accord with action taken, it was accomplished by early August. To complete the consolidation, I issued the following Edict: EDICT FROM THE GRAND EAST
To the Master, Wardens and Brethren of Goodland Lodge No. 321 and Kanorado Lodge No. 443: A proposition to consolidate Kanorado Lodge N o . 443 of Kanorado, Kansas, and Goodland Lodge No. 321 at Goodland, Kansas, has been submitted in accordance with Section 8, Article 9, of the Constitution. The proceedings thereunder seem to be regular' and the Secretaries of both Lodges certify that the resident membership has been notified and that the final action was favorable to the consolidation by the necessary-two-thirds vote in each Lodge. N O W , THEREFORE, I, RAY W . KI^EIE, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Grand Master of The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, do hereby declare the said Lodges to be consolidated under the name and number of Goodland Lodge N o . 321, located at Goodland, Kansas. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Secretary of Kanorado Lodge N o . 443 transmit the seal and charter of Kanorado Lodge N o . 443 to the Grand Secretary at Topeka, Kansas, and that he should turn over all property, books, accounts and records to Goodland Lodge N o . 321. Goodland Lodge N o . 321 shall make due return indicating the date when the consolidation has been completed and the terms of this Edict have been complied with. I N TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand at the City of Wichita, Kansas this 6th day of August, A. D., 1960, A. L. 5960. [SEAL]
RAY W . K I N Z I E ,
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CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S ,
Grand Secretary. CONSOLIDATION OF ROSALIA LODGE N O . 4 3 4 . Consolidation of Rosalia Lodge No. 434 has been discussed for several years. During the fall of 1960 sentiment for consolidation seemed to crystalize and in November the members of the Lodge met and decided to submit the matter at the Annual Meeting on December 1, I960. The resident membership was accordingly notified, and the vote to consolidate was unanimously in favor of that course of action. Subsequently the proposal was submitted to the members of Joppa Lodge N o . 223. The actions taken by both Lodges were duly certified to me and I therefore issued the following E D I C T FROM T H E GRAND EAST
To the Master, Wardens, and Brethren of Joppa Lodge No, 223 and Rosalia Lodge N o . 434: A proposition to consolidate Rosalia Lodge N o . 434 of Rosalia; Kansas, and Joppa Lodge N o . 223 at Leon, Kansas, has been submitted in accordance with Section 8, Article I X , of the Constitution. The proceedings thereunder seem to be regular and the Secretaries of both Lodges certify that the resident membership has been notified and that the final action was favorable to the consolidation by the constitutional vote required in each Lodge. N O W , THEREFORE, I, RAY W . KINZIE, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Grand Master of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, do hereby declare the said Lodges to be consolidated under the name and number of Joppa Lodge N o . 223, located at Leon,
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Kansas. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Secretary of Rosalia Lodge No. 434 transmit the seal and charter of Rosalia Lodge No. 434 to the Grand Secretary at Topeka, Kansas, and that he should turn over all property, books, accounts and records to Joppa Lodge No. 223. Joppa Lodge No. 223 shall make due return indicating the date when the consolidation has been completed and the terms of this Edict have been complied with. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand at the City of Wichita, Kansas this 11th day of February, A.D., 1961, A.L. 5961. RAY W . KINZIE,
[SEAL]
Grand Master.
ATTEST: CHARLES S. MCGINNESS,
Grand Secretary. DISASTER RELIEF.
On May 19, 1960 a large area north of Topeka, and particularly in the neighborhood of Meriden was laid waste, by a tornado. Property belonging to many of our brethren was blown away, homes were completely destroyed and live stock killed. Fortunately there was very little personal injury and only one death. The lodge hall at Meriden was severely damaged and lesser damage was inflicted at Oskaloosa. Feeling that the relief of our brethren was a proper object of our endeavors, I appointed a committee composed of M.*. W.*. SCOTT E . KELSEY, W . ' . CLEVE-
LAND T. MARTIN and the Masters of the Lodges in the area to make a survey of the damage and report thereon. The report was made to the Council of Administration on May 29, and the Committee was authorized to proceed with relief measures. Funds from our Charity fund were made available. I am greatly indebted to the members of this Committee for a task performed in a most creditable manner. I feel that their actions in surveying the damage and in administering relief reflected great credit upon the Fraternity and I know that their efforts were genuinely appreciated by those who suffered. Many of the Lodges sent voluntary contributions to the Disaster Fund which relieved the burden on Grand Lodge and these are to be commended for their initiative and desire to be of assistance. Some Lodges made substantial distributions of their own funds to aid their individual members and this, too, deserves commendation. The Meriden Tornado did great material damage to property in an area of Kansas where some of our finest Masons reside. However, it afforded Freemasonry an opportunity to demonstrate that we are mindful of our brother's welfare and that in time of need, a Mason has friends who are ready to come to his assistance. A detailed report will be made by the committee. LODGE ANNIVERSARIES.
This is a time when more and more of our lodges will be celebrating Fifty, Seventy-Five and One Hundred Year Anniversaries. Usually an event of this kind can be made into a most successful community affair. During the past year, five of our lodges held Centennials, but for the next two or three years this number will be cut down because of the events that took place in Kansas a century ago. Most of the men were on some battlefield of the Qvil War. Each of the five lodges that observed Centennials this past year deserve commendation for originality of planning and while it was not possible for me to attend all of them, the ones that I did attend were a great credit to our Fraternity. I offer two words of advice to those of you who plan observances of their
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lodge anniversaryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;START EARLY. Of almost equal importance is the necessity for setting a date months in advance. Our sincere congratulations to the five lodges which have maintained Masonry in their community for 100 years. That they have done so in spite of all the changing conditions that have occurred, proves that Masonry in Kansas has excellent leadership and devoted members. FIFTY YEAR EMBLEMS. The Grand Secretary informs me that we have presented 365 Fifty-Year gold lapel emblems during the year. Of course, it was not possible for me to be present on each of these occasions, and I have depended upon officers of the Grand Lodge, Past Grand Masters, and District Deputies to assist in this privileged service to our Grand Lodge. Early in the year, T directed the Grand Secretary to dispatch a letter to all Secretaries outlining a method of handling these presentations. The letter which I approved reads, in part, as follows: "Our Grand Master directs me to write each of you and request that you go over the list of members who may be entitled to receive 50 year membership recognition during the year and submit the list to this office for checking their eligibility. It will also be helpful if you will indicate the date or alternate dates that would be most acceptable to your lodge for honoring these loyal and devoted members. "If possible, outline the type of meeting that you are planningâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; whether it is in a tiled meeting of your lodge or open to the friends and neighbors. Quite often a reception or other public gathering, such as a covered dish supper has proved desirable, particularly in the smaller lodges. "The essential aims of these awards remain unchanged. The 50 year gold emblem is a presentation of the Grand Lodge. The emblems are furnished without cost and only the Kansas sunflower emblem is permissable. For brethren in other jurisdictions or who are living away from their communities, this office should be contacted, and if possible the details of health etc. should be given." The plan outlined seems to be about the best solution in giving recognition to those of our brethren who have remained loyal and devoted to their Fraternity for the major portion of their adult lives. I wish that it would have been possible to personally make each presentation for each one that I have had the privilege of presenting gives me renewed inspiration and a desire to carry forward the great traditions of our Fraternity. I wish to thank each one who has assisted in this great and rewarding work and I hope that your reaction was the same as mine. BUILDING PROJECTS. It was very encouraging to have several requests for purchase of real estate, new Lodge buildings, improvements and major repairs, during the year. This shows progress and I am sure gives the brethren of the community a feeling of Masonic pride. Requests were received, and approved, from Milan Lodge No. 255, Milan. Hutchinson Lodge No. 445, Hutchinson. Nickerson Lodge N o . 43, Nickerson. Fidelity Lodge N o . 106, Eureka. Auburn Lodge N o . 32, Auburn. Marysville Lodge N o . 9 1 , Marysville. Turon Lodge No. 358, Turon. Peace Lodge No. 243, Louisburg. St. Bernard Lodge No. 222, Dodge City. Oneida Lodge No. 323, Oneida. Wallace Lodge N o . 318, Winona. Patmos Lodge No. 97, El Dorado. North Star Lodge No. 168, Wichita.
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CHANGE OF MASONIC DISTRICTS.
Perry Lodge No. 415 at Perry in the Seventeenth Masonic District, composed of nine Lodges, made request to be transferred to the eighteenth Masonic District, composed of six Lodges. The reasons given for this change was that the flood of 1951 had washed out a bridge that the Brethren ordinarily used to get to the other Lodges in District Seventeen. The bridge has not been replaced. Furthermore, most of the Brethren live in Jefferson County and felt they should be grouped with the other Lodges in Jefferson Coimty. The request was submitted to the Council of Administration and the change was approved November 11, I960. INSTALLATION OF LODGE OFFICERS.
I was very pleased to have been asked by several Lodges to install their Lodge officers. December 1—Bestor G. Brown Lodge No. 433 December 13—Derby Lodge No. 365 December 14—^Belle Paine Lodge No. 173 December 15—Winfield Lodge No. 110 The installation at Winfied Lodge No. 110 was open to the public The ceremony of installation contains so many of the beautiful doctrines of Freemasonry it is certainly worthy of presentation to the families of Masons and to those who do not belong to the Fraternity. I recommend that more of our Lodges have public installations. SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS. The issuance of Special Dispensations seems to take up a considerable portion of a Grand Master's time. It would have become quite a chore except that I have had the most generous help from the staflF of our Grand Secretary, who has kept the books and made the task easier. A Grand Master desires to render every assistance to the Officers of Lodges in filling offices that are made vacant by death or removal, assisting our service men in completion of degrees and in promoting the general interest in oxir degree work through pilgrimages etc. In all instances except those involving shortening of time between degrees I have made it my practice to waive the fee provided for in our law. There was one exception to this rule occasioned by a Lodge failing to get out a quorum on the night of the Annual Meeting. A Lodge which fails in that particular should in my judgement pay the full fee. A list of the Dispensations issued together with matters covered follows. I felt fully justified in the issuance of each and that the cause of Freemasonry in this jurisdiction was aided in every instance where a dispensation was granted. I have not kept track of those instances where requests were denied, but there were not many, for I have earnestly tried to be of assistance wherever possible. For shortening time between Degrees 42 For holding Special Elections and Installations 35 To take Charter from Lodge Building 4 For opening Stated Communication early 1 Holding Stated Communication on other than regular night 4 For traveling to confer Degrees (Dramatized Team) 23 Conferring Degrees out of State.. 3 Conferring Degrees by out-of-State Lodges traveling
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to our Grand Jurisdiction For holding Joint Installation with Eastern Star Total
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GRAND LODGE ATTENDANCE. All Grand Masters have been concerned about Grand Lodge attendance and all, I am sure, have endeavored to make improvement. In 1959 the mileage allowance was increased and a per diem allowance added. In 1960 By-Law 3-621 was adopted, providing disciplinary action may be invoked if a Lodge has not been officially represented in the Annual Communication of Grand Lodge for three consecutive years. This law is now operative at this Communication and I sincerely hope no Lodge will be called upon to show just cause why they should not be disciplined.' ' " It is hoped that these changes will increase attendance. Last year at our Annual Communication, the weather was very unfavorable and our total attendance was down to 778, with only 288 Lodges represented and 152 not represented. I am looking forward to an increase in attendance and representation this year. GRAND ORATOR. Following the same thinking as set forth in the preceeding paragraph with reference to Grand Lodge attendance, I have had a great desire to bring to Grand Lodge a Grand Orator who could deliver a message that would have an appeal to everyone in attendance. Fortunately, I was successful, for the Grand Orator this year is to be not only a man of great Masonic stature, but one high in the affairs of the government, the Honorable FRANK CARLSON, United States Senator from our great state of Kansas. I believe that Brother CARLSON, a member of St. Johns Lodge No. 113, Concordia, a 33°, Honorary, Mason of the Scottish Rite, a former Governor and Congressman, and now serving in his second six-year term in the United States Senate, will prove most acceptable to everyone in attendance at Grand Lodge. Senator CARLSON is making a special trip here from Washington to be with us this evening, and will fly back to his duties there tonight. W e realize that this means much sacrifice to him and we deeply appreciate his willingness to come and speak to us as perhaps no one else is qualified to do. H e will deliver the oration at the Grand Master's Banquet to night and I strongly urge everyone to hear him. GRAND M A S T E R ' S BANQUET. I am making a major change in our Wednesday Night Program. The Grand Master's Dirmer will be a banquet in the Scottish Rite main dining room for all members of Grand Lodge, their ladies and Masonic friends. Tickets for this banquet are to be distributed by the Committee on Credentials at the time of registration. All tickets to members of Grand Lodge are gratis; others at a nominal registration fee. The highlight of the program will be the address of the Grand Orator, United States Senator the Honorable FRANK CARLSON. Another outstanding event of the evening will be the presentation of scholarship awards to the winners of the Public Schools Essay Contest by the Chairman of the Committee on Public Schools, M.". W.". RICHARD L . BECKER. I sincerely hope this change and this program will be an incentive to increase attendance and will be satisfactory to all the brethren of Grand Lodge.
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DISTRICT MEETINGS. District meetings started January 3, 1961 under the direction of our Grand Lecturer, M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON.
More than half of the meetings have been completed and the reports received. They show an improvement in attendance and a great interest in the ritualistic work. The Grand Lodge of Kansas is greatly indebted to our Grand Lecturer for his untiring effort and his diplomacy in conducting meetings. H e is indeed truly a great Mason. I wish to express my deep appreciation to M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON and his assistant lecturers and to all the District Deputy Grand Masters who so ably assisted in this work throughout our Grand Jurisdiction. AREA MEETINGS ON MASONIC EDUCATION. During the fall of the year, five Area Meetings were held in widely separated parts of the state. In accord with custom, each was attended by all principal officers of the "Grand Lodge and each was addressed by our Senior Deacon, the Grand Wardens, the Deputy Grand Master, the Superintendent of our Kansas Masonic Home, the Chairman of our Committee on Public Schools, the Grand Secretary and myself. I n addition, opportunity was given for extended conferences and discussions between the officers of local lodges and the officers of the Grand Lodge. The results of these meetings were everything that could be wished for. O u r great problem until recent years has been to convince the officers of the various lodges that the meetings were for their benefit and that they should be present. During the last two years, I feel that this problem has been somewhat reduced if not solved, for attendance has been greatly increased and the interest has been most satisfartory. Much good can be accomplished from a continuation of these meetings and I recommend that they be continued. A report in detail will be made by the Chairman of the Committee on Masonic Education, M . ' . W . " . SCOTT E . KELSEY, who has earned the sincere thanks of our Grand Lodge officers and the brethren generally for his earnest endeavors in planning these meetings and handling all the arrangements and the masterful way that he has presided over each meeting and the whole program. MASONIC EDUCATION PUBLICATION
BULLETIN.
Seventeen years ago, at the Annual Communication of 1944, M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, our Grand Secretary, then our M.". W.'. Grand Master^ said in part of his address, "The Bulletin is commended for having performed a very desirable piece of work. Certainly it should be continued i and that it may render the maximum of service in the con' tinued dissemination of news and knowledge, may I urge every Lodge to make contributions by sending to the Grand ' Secretary's office everything of interest in the happenings of their lodges." At this Annual Communication, I have the same feeling that our Grand Secretary had in 1944 in regard to our present publication by the Committee on Masonic Education and the Information Bulletin from the Grand Secretary's office, both edited by M . ' . W.". CHARLES S. MCGINNESS. I feel that these publications give the Grand Lodge a direct contact with the brethern over the State.
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We should indeed be very thankful to our Grand Secretary for the extra effort that he is giving to keep all of us better informed. I highly recommend the continuance of these publications. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
Due to the limitations on my time, I have relied heavily upon the District Deputy Grand Masters to keep me informed of the Masonic problems over the State. This they have done in an excellent manner. By action of the Council of Administration, the District Deputies' term of office was changed from "May 1 to May 1" to the date of Grand Lodge, the same as other Grand Lodge officers. This, I feel, has been very beneficial as all District Deputy reports, with a few exceptions, were in by July 1 and this is a great help to the Grand Master. During the year, with the approval of the Council of Administration, "The Association of District Deputy Grand'Masters of the M.'. W.'. Grand "Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas" was formed. The object of this organization, "shall be to assist the Grand Master of the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas by facilitating the carrying out of his orders and prerogatives; for a better understanding of their mutual problems among the District Deputy Grand Masters; and for an exchange of ideas among them through meetings." By-laws for this organization have been adopted, officers have been appointed and this Association is now active. It is hoped that this Association will be beneficial to the Grand Master and all District Deputy Grand Masters. I am deeply grateful to all of you brethren, you District Deputies, who have served Masonry so well and faithfully during the past year. Thank you very much. YOUTH OF MASONRY.
The youth of today are the men and women of tomorrow and as such need and deserve the moral support and guidance that will assure to the world that we are, through them, building better citizens. We should all be proud of our young people and the fine work they are doing in DeMolay, Rainbow for Girls, Job's Daughters and any other youth organization by whatever name that we as Masons have the opportunity to assist. Our young folks are the ones to whom we must look for the advancements of tomorrow, for better homes and better churches, for better schools and better goyerrunent. They are our building material of the future and it is our responsibility to preserve this building material. On June 3, I was greatly honored- when the Acacia Fraternity extended to me an honorary membership. A special initiation was arranged for in the Masonic Temple at Topeka and our Grand Secretary and I were initiated along with candidates from the two Kansas Chapters. While this group no longer has direct contact with Kansas Freemasonry, the two Kansas chapters at Manhattan and Lawrence are made up of some of the finest boys who come from Masonic families and who deserve our favor. I am grateful to them for the opportunity of being numbered among Acacia and I feel that Freemasonry should give more attention to the men on our college campuses. Let us, as a Masonic Fraternity, sponsor and help the DeMolay where ever possible. Let us, as individual Masons, give our support to the Boy Scouts and the Girl Scouts, to the Rainbow Girls and Job's Daughters and all other youth organizations. Let us prepare our youth of today for life's problems of tomorrow.
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COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Although this Committee is only two years of age, the activity of our Grand Lodge in the field of support for our public schools has drawn the attention of national leaders and has brought acclaim from sister jurisdictions. W e are genuinely proud of the start which we have made in this area of Grand Lodge activity and the work that has been done by M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER, the Chairman, and other members of the Committee. The principal activity of the Committee has been the sponsoring of essay contests among the high school seniors over our state. The ten winners of this state wide contest will be here tonight to receive their awards. Support of our institutions of public education is now in greater need than at any time in the history of our country. W e believe that public education and democracy go together, for without an enlightened electorate, the very foundation of free government is threatened. It may be that we have not yet found the area in which we can be of maximum service in this endeavor of our Grand Lodge, but this should not mean a lessening of our efforts. On the contrary, it should mean that we should give even greater effort and more wide spread study to means of supporting and strengthening our system of public education. I recommend that this program be endorsed and continued. RITUALISTIC PROFICIENCY. It has been my privilege during the past year to present many Proficiency Certificates to the faithful brethren who have earned them. I know of many others that have been presented by the Ritualistic Committee, District Deputy Grand Masters and others over the state because I have signed all of these Certificates and they have been numerous. This speaks very highly of our Committee on Ritualistic Work, composed of M . ' . W . ' . JAMES H . T R I C E , M . " . A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND.
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A review of the degree work exemplified by many Lodges over the state certainly indicates that the Proficiency Program of the Ritualistic Committee has accomplished much. The quality of our degree work is at an all time high and we owe much to our Ritualistic Committee for their excellent work. The members of the Committee on Ritualistic Work have served Masonry for many years, and I know all of you join me in thanking them. A detailed report will be made by the Chairman, M.". W / . JAMES H . TRICE, later in the Session. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. These are the distinguished Masons who bind together for us the Grand Jurisdictions of the free world. As Grand Representatives, they represent the Freemasons throughout the world, the greatest international force for good known to man. During the year, I was privileged to make the following recommendations for appointment to be Grand Representatives near the Grand Lodge of Kansas: Delaware—ARTHUR W . BOYER, Albert Pike N o . 303, Wichita Idaho—WiLLLVM J. KIRKHAM, Bester G. Brown No. 433, Wichita Italy (Grand Orient)—HARRY OLANDER, Old Mission N o . 153, Prairie Village Mexico (Baja California)—Scorr A. MOUSE, Emporia No. 12, Emporia Ohio—^JoHN H. MURRAY, King Solomon N o . 10, Leavenworth
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Prince Edward- Island—KENNETH W . SHREVE, Bestor G. Brown No. 433, Wichita On recommendation of Grand Masters from our sister Grand Jurisdictions i\. has been my pleasure to issue commissions to the following Grand Representatives near other Grand Lodges: Denmark—OLAF L . KONGSTED, Copenhagen Italy (Grand Orient)—iGNAzio CocoLA, Rome Mexico ( Y o r k ) — W I L L I A M A. HASAM, Mexico Q t y Nicaragua—ANIBAL GARCIA LARGAESPADA, Managua
Switzerland—FRITZ KRAEHENBUEHL,- Zurich Victoria—Rev. C. T. F. GoY, Melbourne COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION. No words of mine can ever express the sincere appreciation and gratitude that I have for this devoted -group of Masons. Their wise counsel in our many deliberations have made my task during the year much lighter. When the going was rough, and the problems many, they were always ready and willing to help. They drove many miles to the Council meetings and devoted many long hours in serious consultation. I also include in this expression of appreciation, our Grand Senior Deacon W . ' . ARTHUR C. HODGSON, who attended all Council meetings. To all of you, my distinguished brethren, I thank you and stand ready to assist you in the years ahead. IRKEGULARITIES AND DECISIONS. I am very happy to report that I have not been called upon to render any far reaching opinions or decisions during my term as Grand Master. There have been many inquiries, but for the most part, each could have been answered by a reference to the LAWS OF MASONRY,-, '. .-. One lodge was guilty of a violation of By-law 4-202 and the penalty of $10 was assessed. The Grand Secretary reports that the penalty has been paid and that the Lodge pleads that it was just a mistake. I urge every Master—and other officers of the lodge as well—^to read and study our "blue book". If they will read it carefully, they will find most of the answers before the questions are asked. TRIALS AND PUNISHMENTS. The fact that we have only a dozen or so Masonic Trials in a year's time indicates that for the most part Masons are upright and law abiding in their conduct and deportment. Some of the cases coming before the Trials and Punishments Committee the past year, however, indicate that either the Committee of Investigation of the Lodge has been woefully lax in making the investigation or else the individual has gone completely berserk. Cases involving a contribution to the delinquency of minors are most difficult to understand, and yet there have been three of this category this year. It would seem to me that even one such involving a Mason could hardly be justified. Nearly sixty years ago a Grand Master said in his address: "It ought to be a very hard matter for a Mason to do a mean thing. All through its teachings, its traditions, and its history, w e are reminded of the dignity of Masonry, and every Mason is charged, in so many words, to support the dignity of his character on every occasion. This dignity of character. alone ought to keep a man virtuous— ought to keep him above all the pettiness of life and make him a gentleman.
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And' what is a gentleman ? . . .' An early writer defined a Christian as 'God Almighty's Gentleman', and that expression is well worth remembering." The Committee will make full report of their activities, and I would certainly be remiss in my duty if I failed to express to them the sincere thanks and appreciation of this Grand Lodge for doing a job that is the most unpleasant of any assignment of Grand Lodge. They are the ones who are charged to enforce our laws and in that they are many times called upon to perform unpleasant duties that result from the lack of proper effort on the part of Lodge Committees of Investigation. EDICTS. During the year I have issued Edicts in connection with the following matters: May 25—Directing Masters of lodges to appoint local public school committees. August 5—Authorizing the consolidation of Kanorado Lodge No. 443 with Goodland Lodge No. 321. August 10—Authorizing the removal of Fidelity Lodge N o . 106 to new quarters at 6001/2 North Main Street, Eureka. October 19—Authorizing the removal of Trinity Lodge N o . 313 to new quarters at 9301/2 West Douglas, Wichita. November 29—Authorizing Hutchinson Lodge N o . 445 to accupy recently acquired quarters at l4th and Adams, Hutchinson. Authenticated copies of these Edicts are on file in the office of our Grand Secretary and will not be included here. CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENTS.
At the last Annual Communication of Grand Lodge, several proposals which involved amendment of our Constitution were presented and adopted. The provisions of SECTION 7 of ARTICLE XI of our Constitution sets forth the procedure that must be followed. Each of the three proposals that were adopted last year were properly submitted to the Lodge by the Grand Secretary within a very short time after the adjournment of Grand Lodge, and he has informed me that more than two thirds of the Lodges have approved the adoption of these amendments. I will not repeat them here for they are set forth in detail in the Grand Secretary's report. In accordance with action taken and the results thereon, I now proclaim the adoption of these amendments as required under the provisions of Section 7 ARTICLE X I of the Constitution. RECOMMENDED CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT.
OFFICE OF CHAPLAIN.
I am convinced that every "working" Mason in Kansas—that is every member of the Craft that has either advanced through the line of officers in his Lodge to the exalted station of Master of his Lodge, or who has worked in the degrees, has been deeply rewarded by the exposure which he has had to a religious experience. I mean by that, that no man can really work at or study Freemasonry or come in close contact with its beautiful teachings or its ritual without being benefited in a religious way. This feeling has led me to make a recommendation that every Lodge in our Grand Jurisdiction should have a Chaplain. I know that many of our lodges regularly appoint and install chaplains, and use them in their ceremonies. I know too, that the ritual of our order provides for this on the Grand Lodge level, and that some Grand Lodges appoint as many as 10 Grand Chapilains. One of the real accomplishments of my year in the Grand East, has been
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the employment on a full time basis of a Chaplain for our Masonic Home. I am certain that despite all the materialistic improvements which have taken place
Photo Courtesy Kansas Masonic Digest
Rev. HERBERT M. PARKS is greeted by Gralld Mast er RAY W . KINZIE followin g his em ploymelZt as a full time Chaplain at the Masonic Home. From left to right: Grand Master KINZIE, Rev. PARKS, Mrs. PARKS and M.'. W.'. S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY, Superintendent of the Hom e. at the Home, the better housing, the infirmary care and the provision for a staff dietician who can plan meals for our guests at the Home, the most important accomplishment that we have made is that we have provided a chaplain to visit and counsel with our older guests at the Home. If all this be true, then why should not the Grand Lodge provide that each of its lodges should have the benelit of a chaplain for use in its ceremonies, and be regularly installed as one of its officers? I therefore recommend that ARTICLE IX, Sec. 3 of the Constitution be amended to provide for the office of Chaplain so that the Section as amended shall read as follows: Sec. 3. OFFICERs-Selection and Installation.-The officers of a Lodge shall be: (1) Master; (2) Senior Warden ; (3) Junior Warden; (4) Treasurer; (5) Secretary ; (6) Chaplain; (7) Senior Deacon; (8) Junior Deacon; (9) Senior Steward; (10) Junior Steward; (11) Tyler. The lirst live officers . . . etc. to the end of the section without further change. RECOMMENDED CHANGES IN BY-LAWS.
Since the amendment to our Constitution, creating a new committee of Grand Lodge to be known as the COMMITTEE ON TEMPLE BUILDING AND REMODELING, was adopted by Grand Lodge and approved by more than the required two-thirds of the Lodges, it now becomes necessary to deline the duties of this committee and provide for its operation. This requires new legislation in the form of a By-law and for the amendment of By-laws 2-307 and 2-308.
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While making these necessary changes for the operation of the new committee it also seems desirable that some allowances should be made for certain expenses incurred by members of the Committee on Masonic Education and the Committee on Public Schools. These are all included in the suggested revision. The following addition is therefore recommended for adoption by Grand Lodge: 2-124D. Committee on Temple Building and Remodeling—The Committee on Temple Building and Remodeling shall act in an advisory capacity to the Grand Master upon all matters pertaining to the sale or purchase of property, the construction of buildings, and major remodeling of Masonic Buildings including the financing of such projects. It shall be the duty of this committee to study all plans and projects which may be referred to them by the Grand Master, and to make report or their findings and recommendations thereon to the Grand Master when called for and to report the activities of the committee to the Grand Lodge at each Annual Communication. 2-307. I recommend that By-Law 2-307, Allowance to Chairmen, be amended to include an allowance of $50.00 to the Chairman of the Committee on Temple Building and Remodeling. I also recommend that By-Law 2-308 be amended to read as follows: 2-308. Expense Allowances—Allowances shall be made to the following for their expenses, including mileage, in attending Annual Communications: All Grand Lodge Officers, both elected and appointed, and including the Grand Orator, Assistant Grand Secretary, Assistant Grand Tyler, Grand Lodge Lecturer, Assistant Grand Lodge Lecturers and Official Stenographer; the chairman and members of the Committees on Credentials, Finance, Jurisprudence, Trials and Punishments, Ritualistic Work, Public Schools, Temple Building and Remodeling, and Masonic Education, resident Past Elective Grand Officers, and Directors of the Masonk Home Board. The chairman and members of the other standing committees shall receive the same allowances as the representatives of Lodges. Each member of the Committee on Ritualistic Work, Masonic Education, Public Schools, and Temple Building and Remodeling shall also be allowed all actual and necessary expense incurred while performing duties as a member of such committee. DUAL MEMBERSHIP. At the last Annual Communication of Grand Lodge, By-law 4-401 was amended to permit dual membership. Subsequently the Council of Administration approved forms for use in this connection, and during the year many of our servicemen have taken advantage of the opportunity to continue Masonic activity even though they are unwilling to actually transfer. I have been much impressed with the reports of some of this activity, and believe that it has been for the good of our fraternity. There is necessity for legislation to set certain limits and establish procedures for the operation of our Lodges and the Grand Secretary's office. I therefore recommend the adoption of the following by-laws: 4-401 A. Dual Membership—A member of a Lodge in this jurisdiction or a member of a Lodge in a Jurisdiction which is in fraternal correspondence with Kansas, and whose laws permit dual memberships, may acquire dual membership and be entitled to all the rights and privileges of membership in both Lodges except that he may not hold office in both Lodges at the same time. Such dual member becomes subject to the laws and regulations which pertain to each Lodge in which membership is held, and suspension or expulsion in one Lodge shall automatically apply to his membership in the other. A dual member shall be subject to the payment of all dues and assessments levied by said Lodge.
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4-401B. Withdrawal of Dual Membership—A dual member desiring to terminate his dual membership shall be entitled to request a certificate of withdrawal, which shall be treated in the same manner as a request for a Dimit. 4-40IC. Dual Membership—Duty of the Secretary—^The Secretary of a Lodge which has granted dual membership, or the Secretary of a Lodge whose member holds dual membership in another jurisdiction shall report any change in the status of all dual members to the Grand Secretary immediately following such change. RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION. To all the Masons of Kansas, I owe my deepest appreciation for the great honor you have bestowed upon me, for the many kindnesses and courtesies that you have shown Mrs. KINZIE and m e during the past year. You have given us much happiness. I owe each of you a big debt of gratitude and I shall always look and hope for an opportunity to return your kindness. The brethren of my Lodge, Bestor G. Brown No. 433, have been exceptionally thoughtful and generous toward me in all their activities in which I was involved and I assure them that their fine manifestation of loyalty is deeply appreciated and that it will not be forgotten. T o the members of all Grand Lodge Committees who have worked diligently and harmoniously throughout the year, I thank you for your contribution to whatever success may have been accomplished in the Grand Lodge this year. I have nothing but praise for the Grand Lodge Officers who have been called upon to participate in numerous Grand Lodge communications. 1 realize that it was not always easy and perhaps, in many cases, it did interfere with your business and home life. You have been closely connected with Grand Lodge this year and throughout your year of service, you have done your work with utmost efficiency and dependability. Thank you and may the future hold much happiness for you and may our friendship continue. Our Grand Secretary, M . ' . W.". CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, has been most helpful to me throughout the year and I would like to express to him, both personally and in behalf of the Grand Lodge sincere appreciation for the splendid interest and enthusiasm on his part which is always reflected in the work of the Grand Secretary's office. I have received much credit for things that have been done by him. M . ' . W . ' . SIR, I shall always feel indebted to you for your generous contribution to my year in the Grand East. Thank you so much. To all the Past Grand Masters who have never failed to give council and advice when requested, I thank you for your friendship, your confidence and your moral support which has given me much strength and a great inspiration throughout the year. Special thanks must go to my faithful and constant travel companions, W . ' . ROBERT J. BAILEY, the Grand Marshal, Reverend and Brother CLARENCE W . J O H N S O N , the Grand Chaplain, and R.'. W . ' . K E N N E T H W . SHREVE, the District
Deputy Grand Master of the 47th District. The close association with these brothers has been most enjoyable and I shall always cherish their friendship and long remember the many long hours and miles they made short for me. T o my dear wife RUTH for her patience and understanding of the many long hours she was left alone, for her help and encouragement at all times, I am indeed grateful. I am most thankful to the Grand Architect of the Universe for the strength and wisdom he has given me and for his watchful care during the many miles I have traveled.
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CONCLUSION.
Throughout my adult life and the many years devoted to our beloved Fraternity, I have always believed in looking ahead and have not been inclined to think too much about the past. In retiring from the ofBce of Grand Master, which has been most generous to me, I find it difficult to change the pattern of a lifetime and indulge in public reminiscence. Memories, so fondly cherished, are pleasant and meaningful only to the individual. Much rather would I leave with a salute to each of you in every walk of Masonic life. Without you, of course there could be no Masonic Fraternity in BCansas. I am indeed deeply grateful for your cooperation, your loyalty and above all, your brotherly love and friendship. I shall miss the stimulation of responsibility, the spirit of challenge and the daily contacts with you. Yet, I look forward keenly to Masonry of tomorrow. I envision a Masonic Fraternity that continues to progress and prosperâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;through youâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;my brethren. Thank you, God bless you and be with you always. Fraternally submitted, RAY
W . KINZIE,
Grand
Master.
A P P E N D I X TO GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS. 1960
LISTING OF GRAND MASTER'S ITINERARY AND VISITATIONS,
March 9 10 10 17 23 25 26 30
Topeka, Grand Lodge. Topeka, Grand Lodge. Topeka, Council of Administration and Masonic Home Board meeting. Wichita, DeMolay Banquet and Ceremonial for Legionnaires. Wichita, Albert Pike No. 303, Testimonial Honoring I.". POTENTATE A L DAVIES, Midian Shrine. Wichita, Scottish Rite Reunion, Participation in Degrees. El Dorado, Patmos Lodge No. 97, Presentation of 50 year emblems. Mount Hope, Mount Hope Lodge N o . 238, 75th Anniversary.
April 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 9 15 17 20 21 25 28
Holton, Reception Honoring M.'. E.*. HARRY E . CROSSWHITE Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter R.A.M. of Kansas. lola, Reception Honoring M.'. I.'. STANLEY J. KIRK, Grand Master Grand Council R. & S. M. of Kansas. Wichita, Kansas Masonic Digest Program, KFBI Radio. Wichita, Midian Shrine Arab Patrol. Marion, Centre Lodge No. 147, Official visit. Wichita, Scottish Rite Easter Service Rehearsal. Topeka, Scottish Rite Reunion Banquet. Wichita, Bestor G. Brown Lodge No. 433, Reception for Grand Master Wichita, Council of Administration Meeting. Garnett, Delphian Lodge No. A4, Presentation 50 year emblems. Wichita, Scottish Rite, Participation in Easter Service. Topeka, Grand Chapter of Kansas, Order of the Eastern Star. Leon, Joppa Lodge No. 223, Presentation 50 year emblems, Pratt, Kilwinning Lodge No. 265, Presentation 50 year emblems. Wichita, Scottish Rite Reunion Committee dinner.
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March
Wichita, Council of Administration Meeting. Wichita, Masonic Home Board Meeting.
Niay 2 6 7 9 10 11 11 12 13 14 18 20 21 23 24 25 28 31
Oxford Lodge N o . 165, Presentation of 50 year emblems. Wichita, Midian Shrine, Masonic Night. Goodland, Reception Honoring PEARL BAUMGARTNER, Worthy Grand Matron, Order of the Eastern Star of Kansas. Wichita, Scottish Rite, Participation in Degrees. Hutchinson, Grand Commandery Annual Conclave. Wichita, Midian Shrine Banquet for Scottish Rite Class. Wichita, Scottish Rite Reunion, Participation in Degrees. Wichita, Scottish Rite Reunion, Participation in Degrees and Banquet, Prairie Village, Old Mission Lodge No. 153, Official visitation. Kansas City, Scottish Rite Reunion Banquet. Larned, Larned Lodge N o . 167, Presentation 50 year emblems. " Wichita, Midian~Shrin'e Banquet. Wichita, Midian Shrine Ceremonial. Cheney, Morton Lodge N o . 258, Presentation 50 year emblems. Clearwater, Unity Lodge No. 273, Presentation 50 year emblems. Newton, Newton Lodge No. 142, Presentation 50 year emblems. Goff, Goff Lodge No. 430, Dedication Lodge Hall. Arkansas City, Crescent Lodge No. 133,' Presentation 50 year emblems.
]une 3 4 10 11
Topeka, Acacia Fraternity, Kansas University, Received Honorary DeDegree. Liberal, Reception Honoring Sir Knight J. LAVERNE DICKEY, Grand Commander. Wichita, International Order of Jobs Daughters, Grand Council Session and Banquet. Fredonia, Corner Stone Ceremony, Wilson County Court House.
]une 12 13 14 15 18 20 25 26
Wichita, Kansas Masonic Digest Program, KFBI Radio. Haysville, tetters of Dispensation to Haysville Lodge U.D. Emporia, Emporia Lodge No. 12, Presentation 50 year emblems. Lindsborg, Lindsborg Lodge No. 397, Official Visitation and Presentation of 50 year emblem for Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. Hoisington, Hoisington Lodge No. 331, Corner Stone Ceremony and Dedication of Lodge Hall. Valley Center, Valley Center Lodge No. 364, Presentation 50 year emblems. Topeka, District Deputies Association meeting with Council of Administration. Wichita, St. John's Day Celebration at St. Paul Methodist Church Reverend J O H N H O O N , D . D . Minister, sponsored by Albert Pike Lodge No. 303.
July 2 17 29 30 31
Riverton, Corner Stone Ceremony, Field House Riverton School District N o . 5. Wichita, Special Masonic Service, University Christian Church by Reverend CLARENCE W . JOHNSON Grand Chaplain, Minister. Wichita, Council Administration meeting. Wichita, Masonic Home Board meeting. Wichita. DeMolay Legion of Honor.
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August 16 19 September 1 7 10 14 15 16 17 19 21 22 23 24 27 29
Dexter, Dexter Lodge No. 156, Presentation 50 year emblems. Garden City, State Conclave DeMolay of Kansas. Burden, Clinton Lodge N o . 233, Presentation 50 year emblems. Kingman, Ninnescah Lodge No. 230, Presentation 50 year emblems and award of Certificate of Service to W . ' . FRANK M . Y E O M A N , Secretary. Kansas City, District No. 4 & 5 Fellowship meeting at Wyandotte Lodge No. 3. Harveyville, Harveyville Lodge No. 421, Presentation 50 year emblems. Preston, Rob Morris Lodge No. 332, Presentation of 50 year emblems. Kansas City, Wyandotte No. 3, Presentation 50 year emblems. Colony, Corner Stone Ceremony, Colony High School Building. Wichita, Wichita Lodge No. 99, Presentation 50 year emblems. Mulvane, Mulvane Lodge No. 201, Official visitation. Wichita, York Lodge No. 57, Official visitation. Dodge City, St. Bernard Lodge No. 222, Honoring Railroad Masons and Presentation 50 year emblems. Colby, St. Thomas Lodge No. 306, Dedication of Lodge Hall. Wichita, Sunflower Lodge N o . 86, Presentation 50 year emblems. Salina, Salina Lodge No. 60, Presentation 50 year emblems.
October 1 1 3 4 5-7 12 15 17 18 19-22 24 25 26 27 28 29 31
Emporia, Corner Stone Ceremony, Post Office and Federal Building. Chanute, 70th Anniversary Celebration, Chanute Chapter No. 21, R.A.M. Maple City, Maple City Lodge No. 342, Official visitation. Wichita, Trinity Lodge No. 313, Official visitation. Chicago, Illinois, Grand Lodge of Illinois. Wichita, Albert Pike No. 303, Presentation 50 year emblems. Wichita, Kansas Masonic Digest Program KTVH-TV. Hays, Area meeting. Hoisington, Area meeting. Detroit, Michigan, Midwest Conference meeting. Wichita, Albert Pike No. 303, Father and Son Banquet. Humboldt, Pacific Lodge No. 29, Centennial Celebration. Neodesha, Harmony Lodge No. 94, Past Masters Night and Presentation 50 year emblem by M . ' . W.' B E N S . P A U L E N . Auburn, Auburn Lodge No. 32, Centennial Celebration. Horton, Area meeting. Paola, Area meeting. Wichita,, Scottish Rite Reunion, Participation in Degrees.
Hovemher 1 Chase, Chase Lodge No. 247, Presentation 50 year emblems. 2 Wichita, Scottish Rite Reunion, Participation in Degrees. 3 Wichita, Scottish Rite Reunion, Participation in Degrees and Banquet. 5 Valley Center, Area meeting. 7 Wichita, Midian Shrine Circus. 8 Derby, Derby Lodge No. 365, Official visitation. 9 Douglas, Douglas Lodge No. 151, Official visitation. 10 Wichita, North Star Lodge No. 168, Official visitation. 11- Wichita, Council of Administration meeting. 12 Wichita; Masonic Home Board meeting. 14 Valley Center, Valley Center Lodge No. 364, Past Masters Night and Presentation 50 year emblems.
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March
Sedgwick, Sedgwick Lodge No. 139, Past Masters Night and Presentation 50 year emblems. Topeka, Topeka Lodge N o . 17, Presentation 50 year emblems. Kiowa, Corner Stone Ceremony, Post Office Building. Whitewater, Whitewater Lodge No. 180, Presentation 50 year emblems. Wichita, Bestor G. Brown No. 433, Installed Officers. Washington, Corner Stone Ceremony, Post Office Building. Washington, Frontier Lodge No. 104, Presentation 50 year emblemsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; joint with presentation of 50 year emblems Order of Eastern Star of Kansas. Emporia, Santa Fe Masonic Club meeting and Banquet. Derby, Derby Lodge No. 365, Installed Officers. Belle Plaine, Belle Plaine Lodge No. 173, Installed Officers. Winfield, Winfield Lodge No. 110, Installed Officers. Wichita, Albert Pike-Lodge No:-303,-Installation of Officers. - - Wichita, Rose Douglas No. 475, Order of.Eastern Star. Installation of Officers.
1961 January 9
Macksville, Macksville No. 371, Presentation 50 year emblem to M.'. W.\
14 16 18 26 27 28 28 February 2
SAMUEL G . W I L E S P . G . M .
Wichita Annual Election of Officers Royal Order of Jesters Court No. 76. Haysville, Haysville Lodge U.D. Official visitation and review of Degree work. Wichita, Midian Shrine Annual Election and Installation of Officers. Winfield, Winfield Lodge No. 110, Presentation 50 year emblems. Wichita, Council of Administration meeting. Wichita, Masonic Home Board meeting. Wichita, 47th Masonic District meeting.
Halstead, Halstead Lodge No. 46, Past Masters Night and Presentation of 25 year emblems. 3 Wichita, Scottish Rite, Participation in Degrees. 4 Wichita, District meeting Order of the Eastern Star and Official visit of the Worthy Grand Matron. 6 Conway Springs, Mistletoe Lodge No. 269, 50 year emblems. 8 Wichita, Masonic National Sojourners Association, McConnell Air Force Base. 10 Prairie Village, Old Mission Lodge No. 153, Honoring M . ' . W.". A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND, P.G.M.
11 14 15 16 19-21 22 23 24
Eureka, Fidelity Lodge No. 106, Dedication of Lodge Hall. Clearwater, Unity Lodge No. 273, Presentation 50 year emblems. Belle Plaine, Belle Plaine Lodge N o . 173, Presentation 50 year emblems. Wichita, Bestor G. Brown Lodge N o . 433, Official visit Honoring First year Masons. Washington, Grand Masters Conference. Washington, George Washington National Memorial Association meeting. Washington, Masonic Service Association Annual meeting. Wichita Scottish Rite, Participation in Degrees.
March 4
Wichita, Kansas Masonic Digest Program KTVH-TV.
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REPORT O F COUNCIL O F ADMINISTRATION.
R.*. W.'. B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Junior Warden, presented the following report consisting of a review of matters acted upon by the Council of Administration during the past year which, on his motion was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. P. & A. M. of Kansas: The Council of Administration submits the following brief report covering the salient decisions regarding matters which were properly referred to the Council during the past year. Many of the matters discussed in the meetings will be covered in the Grand Master's address, consequently, will be omitted in this report. A copy of the minutes of each meeting is on file in the office of the Grand Secretary and with the Secretary of the Council. Following the closing of the annual communication of the Grand Lodge on March 10, 1960, the Council of Administration met in the Grand Lodge Building at Topeka and the following officers were elected: M . \ W . ' . RAY W . K I N Z I E , Chairman R.". W.". B E N W . GRAYBILL, Secretary.
The first National Bank in Fredonia was designated as depository for Grand Lodge funds. The Grand Master announced the reappointment of M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON as Grand Lecturer. T h e Council voted to continue his salary at the rate of $4,500.00 per year. M.". W.". RICHARD L . BECKER was re-elected to a four year term on the Board of Directors of the Kansas Masonic Home. Subsequent meetings were held on April 10, April 29, May 28, June 25, July 29, November 11, 1960 and January 27, 1961. On April 10, the proposed ceremonies for the installation of District Deputy Grand Masters submitted by the Ritualistic Committee were adopted and ordered to be included in the next printing of the manual of Ceremonies. The Grand Secretary was authorized to change the wording of the dues card from "Dues to December 3 1 , — " to "is a member in good standing to December 3 1 — " . On November 11, Perry Lodge No. 415 was transferred from District N o . 17 to District N o . 18, efl^ective November 11, I960. The members of the Council wish to express their appreciation to our Grand Master, M . ' . W . ' . RAY W . KINZIE, for the consideration he has shown to each of us individually and for the expeditious and business like manner in which he has conducted our meetings and all of the business of the Grand Lodge. It has been a pleasant and valuable experience to serve under the guidance of such an outstanding and inspirational leader. Fraternally submitted, B E N W . GRAYBILL,
Secretary.
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REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER. M . ' . W.*. CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S , Grand Secretary, presented the following report which had been prepared by the Grand Treasurer, which on his motion was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: To the M:. W.\ Grand Lodge A. P. & A. M. of Kansas Cash balances and securities are here listed: GENERAL FUND.
Receipts. February 18, I960, Balance on hand 1960-1961, Received from Grand Secretary Bond matured Bond adjustment Warrant No. 189 Disbursements. 1960-1961, Warrants paid: Warrant account Budget account 1959-60 issue Communication Per Diem â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Transferred to Charity Fund February 13, 1961, Balance on hand
$145,306.12 329,933.56 5,000.00 215.52 $480,455.20
$316,529.64 42,754.56 3,267.50 8,806.5 5 6,910.50 4,958.85 97,227.60 $480,455.20
CHARITY FUND.
Receipts. February 18, I960 Balance on hand Received from Grand Secretary Bond matured. To adjust interest Received from General Fund..... Disbursements. 1960-1961,- Warrants 1959-1960 Warrant No. 206 February 13, 1961, Balance on hand..
$
5,056.93 2,703.00 5,000.00 644.00 4,958.85 $ 18,362.78
$ 13,486.29 100.00 4,776.49 $ 18,362.78
CASH BALANCES.
General Fund Charity Fund
$ 97,227.60 4,776.49 $102,004.09 Fraternally submitted, BEN S. PAULEN,
Grand Treasurer. CERTIFICATION.
This is to certify that there is to the credit of the M.'. W.". Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas, on this 13th day of February, 1961, in the following fimds. General Fund $ 97,227.60 Charity Fund 4,776.49 $102,004.09 First National Bank in Fredonia SEAL
Fredonia, Kansas
C. T. PARKER,
Cashier.
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BOND A C C O U N T . GE^fERAL
FUND.
U. S. Savings Bonds, Series G. 2^2% No. X908638G Due January, 1961 (In process of exchange) Series K. 2.76% N o . X106057K. N o . X1O6058K. _ Due March, 1968. N o . X118863K. N o . V97218K Due March, 1969. Series H. 3% N o . X519276H Due March, 1969. 3% Treasury Bond of 1964 No. 378 No. 1990 _ No. 1991 No. 535 No. 536 No. 537 Due February, 1964. 4-%% Treasury Note, Series A-1964 N o . 7146 Due May, 1964. 4% Treasury Notes, Series E-1962 No. 310 N o . 311 No. 312 No. 313 Due May, 1962. Treasury Bonds, 21/2%, 12-15-69/64 No. 91105 _ No. 91106 No. 91107 (Cost $27,108.28)
_
$ 10,000.00
10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 5,000.00
10,000.00
5,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00
10,000.00
10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00
10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00
CHAEIXV FUND.
U. S. Savings Bonds, Series G. No. X1121119G Due February, 1962. Series K. 2.76% No. X106059K. Due March, 1968. No. V97217K Due March, 1969. Series H. 3% No. V508485H Due March, 1968. No. V580517H Due March, 1969. No. M7227371H No. M7227372H No. M7227373H
2V2% $ 10,000.00
10,000.00 5,000.00
5,000.00 5,000.00
_
1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
March
No. M7227374H Due April. 1970. Treasury Bond, 21/2% 12-15-69/64 No. 46612 (Cost $4,518.04) Maturity value of all bonds Fraternally submitted, BEN
1,000.00
5,000.00 $201,000.00
S . PAULEN,
Grand Treasurer. CERTIFICATION.
I hereby certify that the bonds as listed above, are held in our safe, subject to the order of B E N S. PAULEN, Grand Treasurer. First National Bank in Fredonia SEAL
Fredonia, Kansas' LYNN
C. T. PARKER,
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R. BRODRICK MEMORIAL CHARITY FOUNDATION
The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas Cash balances and securities are here listed: Receipts February 18, 1960, Balance on hand $ 196O-1961, Interest on bonds received Disbursements. 1960-1961, Warrant N o . 209, Bond purchase $ February 11, 1961, Balance on hand Fraternally submitted, BEN
966.11 480.30
FUND.
$
1,446.41
1,000.00 446.41 $
1,446.41
S . PAULEN,
Grand
Treasurer.
CERTIFICATION.
I hereby certify that there is to the credit of the M.*. W . ' . Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas, Lynn R. Brodrick Memorial Charity Foundation Fund, the sum of $446.41. First National Bank in Fredonia SEAL
C. T. PARKER,
Fredonia, Kansas
Cashier. BOND REPORT.
Registered U. S. Treasury 2y2% No. 6621(1961) 2-15-54/11-15-61 No. 1442(1963) 2-15-54/ 8-15-63 No. 3915(1963) 12-15-54/ 8-15-63 Series H No. M3545876H Due November, 1968 N o .â&#x20AC;¢ M7355525H _ Due iMay, 1970 Maturity value of bonds
$ 10,000.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 $ 27,000.00
CERTIFICATION.
I hereby certify that the above bonds as listed, are held in our safe, subject to the order of B E N S. PAULEN, Grand Treasurer. First National Bank in Fredonia SEAL
Fredonia, Kansas
C. T. PARKER,
Cashier.
1960-61
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
55
REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY. M . " . W . ' . C H A R L E S S . M C G I N N E S S , G r a n d Secretary, p r e s e n t e d t h e f o l l o w i n g R e p o r t w h i c h , o n h i s m o t i o n , w a s referred t o t h e G i m m i t t e e o n R e p o r t s of G r a n d Officers: . To the M:. W.\ Grand Lodge of A. P. 6 A. M. of Kansas: I am pleased to submit herewith the report of the office of Grand Secretary for the year I960. It was a very busy year for our staff, but none the less a very happy one. I think the most important item which we have to report is that we have had the full support of the Masters and Secretaries of all 439 Lodges. This has made our task easier and enabled us to "get more done". Secretaries, particularly are a fine group and it has been a wonderful experience for all of us to work with them. W e have tried to show our appreciation for this support by handling correspondence promptly, shipping supplies without delay except when we are out of stock, and conducting the office the way a modern establishment should operate. During the year some important additions have been made to the office equipment and we need a couple of other items which will help us keep modern. W e have but one aim, and that is to assist wherever possible in the great and glorious work of our Grand Lodge and in promoting its welfare. To accomplish this, it is necessary that all officers and members recall that we have been taught to make a proper use of the trowelâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;then apply ourselves to the tasks at hand. W e must enter one note of sadnessâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the loss by death of Mrs. KATHERINE EBY on November 2. She had spent many years in the Grand Secretary's office and had been on retirement since 1949. Most of our office force attended her funeral to pay our respect to a faithful worker, and her long time service. ANNUAL REPORTS. Reports were received on time from all but five lodges as follows: McKinley No. 4 1 , Miltonvalle No. 242, Stafford N o . 252, Morton No. 258, and Cable N o . 299. Investigation as to the cause of the delay was made and reported to out Grand Master. The following provision is found in By-law 2-301: ". . . Any lodge which neglects or refuses to pay all its annual per capita tax or any special assessments on or before the 10th day of January in each year, or which shall fail or neglect to make and transmit to the Grand Secretary its Annual Report on or before the 10th day of January of each year shall not be entitled to representation in the Grand Lodge at the Annual Communication following such failure. The post , mark on the envelope shall be accepted as evidence of the date of i transmittal; and in all such cases of failure the Grand Seaetary shall notify the Lodges to that effect and shall not issue aedentials to such J lodge." In compliance with the above law and with instructions from our Grand Master the above lodges were duly notified of the delinquency and that on order of the Grand Master, credentials would be issued, but that all claims for mileage and per diem to be paid to lodge representatives would be withheld. ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS. The Proceedings of the 104th Annual Communication of Grand Lodge were received from the printer and mailed on August 10, I960. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS. Three amendments to the Constitution were adopted by the 104th Annual Communication of Grand Lodge. In accordance with the provisions of By-law 2-507 and ARTICLE IX, Sec 7 of the Constitution, these were engrossed and mailed
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March
by first class mail to each of the Masters and Seaetaries on March 15, I960. Reports of action taken by each Lodge were all received within the limit specified. The amendments and the result of the action by Lodges is shown below. Grand Master's Recommendation N o . 3 to amend ARTICLE V, Sec 1 of the Constitution to read as follows: Section 1. Members—The members of the Grand Lodge shall be: First, The Past Masters, Masters and Wardens of the Lodges within this Jurisdiction; Second, The Past and Present Elective Grand Officers and the Present Subordinate Officers of this Jurisdiction; Third, The representatives by proxy of the present Masters or Wardens of the Lodges in this Jurisdiction, but such proxy can be given only to a Master or present Warden of that Lodge, or to a Past Master, or to a Past Master affiliated with that Lodge who has served some other Lodge within this Grand Jurisdiction as its Master. This amendment was approved by the Lodges^-429 Lodges voting in favor and 11 opposed. Grand Master's Recomhnttidation No. 4 to amend ARTICLE X , Sec. 4 of the Constitution to read as follows: Section 4. Membership and Dimission—A Lodge may receive the petition of an applicant for membership from any Master Mason in good standing, who shall produce satisfactory evidence that he has oeen regularly dimitted from the Lodge with which he was last affiliated, or when such petition is accompanied by a Certificate of Good Standing, a Grand Secretary's Certificate, a Certificate of Transfer from the Lodge with which he was last affiliated, or any other documentary instrument or authorization which, is legal for transfer of membership in the Grand Jurisdiction from which he is transferring, with out regard to his place or period of residence, whether it is within or without the limits of this Grand Jurisdiction. No dimit shall be required for the final acceptance of a transferring member from a Grand Jurisdiction which does not issue dimits in connection with transferral of membership. Any member of a Lodge, not at the time holding any elective office therein, against whom no charges are pending, and who is not under any pecuniary liability to his Lodge, shall be granted a Dimit or a Certificate of Transfer upon making application therefor at a Stated Communication. This amendment was approved by the Lodges—428 voting in favor and 12 opposed. Grand Master's recommendation No. 1, to Amend ARTICLE VI, Section 13 of the Constitution to read as follows: Section 13. Standing Committees—The Standing Committees of the Grand Lodge shall be: ( 1 ) On Credentials; ( 2 ) On Reports of Grand Officers; ( 3 ) On Finance; ( 4 ) On Jurisprudence; ( 5 ) On Trials and Punishments; ( 6 ) On Masonic Education; ( 7 ) On Public Schools; ( 8 ) On Temple Building and Remodeling; consisting of five members each; ( 9 ) On Chartered Lodges and Lodges Under Dispensation; (10) O n Foreign Relations; ( 1 1 ) On Ritualistic Work; consisting of three members each; (12) On Correspondence; (13) On Necrology; consisting of one member each. The Grand Master shall appoint the members of the above Committees as soon as practicable after his installation, and they shall serve during his term of office, subject to such changes as he may deem expedient. This amendment was approved by the Lodges—376 voting in favor and 64 opposed. Sincere appreciation is expressed for the prompt handling and report of actions taken in connection with the above matters. CONSOLIDATIONS. O n August 6, I960 Kanorado Lodge N o . 443 was consolidated with Goodland Lodge N o . 321. On June 9, I960 Letters of Dispensation were issued
1960-61
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
57
for Haysville Lodge U. D., and on June 13, 1960, the Lodge was set to work by our Grand Master. Therefore the number of Chartered Lodges at December 31, I960 is reduced to 439, with one Lodge Under Dispensation. On February 11, 1961, another consolidation was accomplished by the merging of Rosalia Lodge No. 434 with Joppa Lodge No. 223 at Leon. This will be accounted for in the 1961 returns. REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES. In accordance with the provisions of By-law 2-112, I submit the following estimates. Revenues. One Dollar per Capita on 99,177.$ 99,177.00 Interest on General Fund Bonds 5,490.00 Miscellaneous Receiptsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Sale of Supplies, etc 5,000.00 Total Less y% of per capita to Charity
$109,667.00 4,958.85
Available for Appropriation Expenditures Budget Annual Communication Expense (Wichita) Grand Masters Contingent Fund (By-Law 2-314) Grand Masters Allowance Grand Masters Apron and Jewel Grand Treasurers Allowance Grand Masters and Grand Secretarys Conference Grand Tyler-Asst. Grand Tyler (By-Law 2-306) Official Stenographer (By-Law 2-306) Grand Lecturerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Salary and Expense Committee on Ritualistic Work Committee on Masonic Education Committee on Public Schools Committee Allowances (By-Law 2-306-7) Committee on Temple Building and Remodeling Committee on Trials and Punishments George Washington Masotiic National Memorial Mileage and Expense (By-Law 2-308-9-10) Per Diem Allowance (By-Law 2-310) Lodge Representatives, etc Masonic Service Association Dues Printing Annual Proceedings Printing Law Books 1961 Ed. (By-Law 2506) Library Expense Microfilming records Stationery and Printing Items for Resale Grand Lodge Building Repairs Personal Property Tax Payroll Taxes (S. S. and Unemployment) Postage and Express Incidental Expense Miscellaneous supplies, etc Replacement of Equipment
$104,708.15 -
$ 32,400.00 1,200.00 3,200.00 800.00 525.00 200.00 1,750.00 80.00 50.00 7,000.00 500.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 1,000.00 2,500.00 13,000.00 !
8,000.00 2,000.00 2,700.00 1,500.00 1,000.00 500.00 2,000.00 3,500.00 500.00 225.00 500.00 2,000.00 1,500.00 1,000.00 1,000.00
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No.
G R A N D LODGE OF KANSAS
Dues and Pees
149 294.00 150 1,901.00 151 786.00 152 466.00 153 3,253.00 154 601.00 155..... 255.00 156 370.00 157 338.00 158 1,471.00 159 358.00 160 519.00 161 330.00 162 675.00 163 210.00 164 808.00 165 485.00 166 192.00 167 1,055.00 168 1,637.00 169 669.00 170 108.60 171 776.00 172 1,128.00 173 602.00 174 489.00 175 351.00 176 284.00 177 : 1,146.00 178 161.00 179 555.00 180 197.00 181 329.00 182 443.00 183 211.00 184 554.00 185 213.00 186 518.00 187..4,068.00 188 356.00 189 500.00 190 509.00 191 438.00 192 889.00 193 299.00 194 469.00 1951,187.00 196 732.00 197 386.00 198 446.00 199 673.00
No.
200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250
Dues and Fees
780.00 928.00 166.00 628.00 415.00 309.00 737.00 467.00 431.00 174.00 374.00 153.75 349.00 327.00 201.00 243.00 317.00 612.00 247.00 297.00 407.00 506.00 1,942.00 576.00 315.00 2,851.00 207.00 165.00 179.00 272.00 985.00 141.00 183.00 561.00 :... 248.00 150.00 621.00 431.00 518.00 111.00 213.00 173.00 177.00 424.00 284.00 374.00 1,007.00 592.00 233.00 137.00 126.00
59
No.
251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290 291 292 293 294 295 296 297 298 299 300 301
Dues and Fees
282.00 637.00 490.00 646.00 149.00 362.00 260.00 674.00 306.00 278.00 312.00 420.00 429.00 335.00 1,157.00 292.00 329.00 396.00 527.00 214.00 1,636.00 2,352.00 833.00 389.00 533.00 150.00 409.00 752.00 420.00 192.00 556.00 432.00 311.00 511.00 212.00 323.00 352.00 ..- 132.00 407.00 762.00 354.00 254.00 672.00 315.00 606.00 135.00 421.00 207.00 412.00 966.00 421.00
60
PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
Dues and Fees
No. 302 303 304 305 306 307 309 310 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 318 319 320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349
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123.00 17,903.00 118.00 175.00 1,140.00 1,489.00 526.00 365.00 2,253.00 327.00 800.00 535.00 422.00 176.00 149.00 192.00 558.00 143.00 1,102.00 2,489.00 155.00 768.00 218.00 740.00 441.00 146.00 534.00 566.00 1,051.00 341.00 1,567.00 296.00 272.00 210.00 134.00 289.00 201.00 383.00 371.00 156.00 494.00 326.00 319.00 274.00 269.00 301.00 230.00
No.
Dues and Fees
350 351 352 353 354 355 356 357 358 359 360 361 362 363 364 365 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 374 376 378 379 380 381 382 383 384 385 386 388 389 390 391 392 393 394 395 396 397 398 399.
192.00 374.00 375.00 300.00 169.00 344.00 418.00 227.00 410.00 423.00 347.00 317.00 386.00 204.00 1,284.00 770.00 752.00 417.00 192.00 3,149.00 150.00 475.00 190.00 220.00 326.00 346.00 195.00 295.00 201.00 105.00 167.00 395.00 556.00 514.00 180.00 186.00 171.00 378.00 363.00 126.00 246.00 237.00 381.00 480.00 410.00 233.00 342.00
March
No. 400 401 402 403 404 405 406 407 408 409 410 411 412 413 4l4 415 417 418 419 420 421 422 423 424 427 428 429 430 431 432 433 434 435 436 437 438 440 441 442 444 445 U6 447 448 449 Total
Dues and Fees 275.00 224.00 328.00 23300 388.00 287.00 713.00 249.00 553.00 283.00 195.00 248.00 244.00 30300 198.00 410.00 325.00 254.00 172.00 204.00 210.00 315.00 195.00 327.00 274.00 221.00 194.00 132.00 283.00 128.00 6,643.00 204.00 423.00 2,098.00 357.00 1,688.00 159.00 262.00 '219.00 254.00 1,341.00 264.00 201.00 117.00 167.00 $307,163.25
1960-61
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
61
SCHEDULE " B " 19 56 57 79 102 159 195 198 217
$
6.00 24.75 3.00 3.00 23.75 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
223 245 254 258.. 262 263 283 307
8.00 6.00 16.00 9.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 3.00
344 370 396 405 408 424 433
3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
Total
SCHEDULE
$143.50
C.
Amounts received from Investment: U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U.
S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S.
21/2 Bond X908638G $10,000.00 21/2 Bond V975174G $5,000.00 21/2 Bond V975177G $5,000.00 21/2 Bond X1121119G $10,000.00 2.76 Bond X106057K $10,000.00 2.76 Bond X106058K $10,000.00 2.76 Bond X118863K $10,000.00 2.76 Bond V97218K $5,000.00 2.76 Bond X106059K $10,000.00 2.76 Bond V97217K $5,000.00 3 % Bond X519276H $10,000.00 3 % Bond V508485H $5,000.00 3 % Bond V580517H $5,000.00 3 % Bond M7227371H $1,000.00 3 % Bond M7227372H $1,000.00 3 % Bond M7227373H $1,000.00 3 % Bond M7227374H $1,000.00 3 % Bond M3545876H $1,000.00 3 % Bond M7355525H $1,000.00 Treasury 21/2 Bond 6621 $10,000.00 Treasury 21/2 Bond 1442 $5,000.00 Treasury 21/2 Bond 3915 $10,000.00 Treasury 3 % Bonds 1990, 1991 $2,000.00 Treasury 3 % Bonds 378, 535, 536, 537 $20,000.00 4 % Treasury Notes 310, 311, 312, 313 $40,000.00 4.75 Treasury Note 7146 $10,000.00
$
250.00 125.00 125.00 250.00 276.00 276.00 276.00 138.00 276.00 138.00 324.00 174.00 162.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 34.80 8.00 250.00 62.50 125.00 30.00 300.00 936.26 475.00
$
5,043.56
62
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
March
CASH ACCOUNT. Schedule " A " Schedule " B " Schedule " C " Budget Settlements U. S. Bonds 'Matured Lodge Supplies Sold Special Dispensations Grand Seaetary's Certificates Refund—^Annual Conununication Refund—Insurance Premium Refund—Overton Electric Co Tornado Disaster Contributions Haley Gift to Masonic Home Bulletin Subscriptions—..............^. School Books Penalty (By-Law 4-202)
$307,163.25 143.50 5,043.56 12,328.63 10,000.00 6,090.70 230.00 19.00 480.83 14.94 9.70 1,546.00 5.00 31.00 .75 10.00 $343,116.86
Fraternally submitted, CHARLES S. MCGINTNESS,
Grand Secretary.
1960-61
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
63
WARRANT ACCOUNT. Date
No.
Favor of
1960 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 3- 3 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 7 3- 7 3- 7 3- 7 3- 7 3- 7 3- 7 3- 7 3- 7 3- 7 3- 7 3- 7 3- 7 3- 7 3- 7 3- 7 3- 7 3- 7 3- 7 3-10 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15
For
Amount
100—Kansas Masonic Home, Charity Fund (Relief) _ $ 1,609.00 101—S. Allan Daugherty, Charity Fund Reimbursement.... _... 456.00 102—E. Glenn Robison, Expense (January) _ 324.71 103—City of Topeka, Auditorium Rental _ 225.00 104—Kansas Press Association, Masonic Education _ _ 15.00 105—Capitol Stamp & Seal Company, Miscellaneous (Signature Cut) 6.17 106—Crane & Company, Items for Resale 45.56 107—Curtis 1000, Inc.,Stationery and Printing _ 309.04 108—Hall Lithograph, Stationery and Printing _ 29.47 109—E. W . Gish, Building Expense (remodeling) 400.00 110—J, A. McCall Printing Company, Annual Communication Expense 165.90 111—Magnuson Bros. Signs, Building Expense _ 20.00 112—-Peterson Office Supply, Stationery and Printing _ 5.23 113—Steve Smith Cameras, Inc., Masonic Education _ „ _ 2.49 114—C. E. Ward Company, New Grand Lodge Aprons 680.05 115—The C. E. Ward Company, Library Expense _ 11.12 116—Capper Engraving Company, Proceeding Expense ^ 14.66 117—Stephen Oldham, Annual Communication 1,500.00 118—Ross Wingfield, Chairman, Credential Committee 50.00 119—Floyd A. Palmer, Chairman, Reports of Grand Officers 10.00 120—^William E. Bradford, Chairman, Finance Committee 50.00 121—Robert J. Lewis, Chairman, Jurisprudence Committee 50.00 122—^James H. Trice, Chairman, Ritualistic Work Committee 50.00 123—Arthur C. Hodgson, Chairman, Trials and' Punishment Committee 50.00 124^—Scott A. Mouse, Chairman, Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D 50.00 125—Floyd S. Ecord, Chairman, Correspondence 300.00 126—Claud F. Young, Chairman, Foreign Relations 50.00 127—Scott E. Kelsey, Chairman, Masonic Education _ _ 50.00 128—Richard L. Becker, Chairman, Public Schools _ _ 50.00 129—John Bengel, Chairman, Necrology Committee ^. 25.00 130—ElRoy E. Tillotson, Grand Chaplain _ _ 25.00 131—Lauren Dale Rigg, Grand Tyler _ 50.00 132—Leon L. Cousland, Official Stenographer _ _ 50.00 133—Eugene M. Frank, Grand Orator 25.00 134—John E. Loeppke, Assistant Grand Tyler. _ 30.00 135—Ray W . Kinzie, Grand Masters Contingent Fund _ 3,200.00 136—James H. Trice, Ritualistic Committee _ __ 327.60 137—Gerald D. Miller, Bulletin Refund _ _ _ 1.00 138—Vernon E. White, Bulletin Refund _ 1.00 139—Victor W . Schrope, Bulletin Refund _ _ _ 1.00 140—^Wm. J. Bilodeau, Bulletin Refund ; _ 1.00 141—Roger Force, Bulletin Refund _ _ _ 1.00 142—Wm. J. Jones, Bulletin Refund..._ ; 1.00 143—Richard V. Rosenow, Bulletin Refund _ 1.00 144—Carl F. Pfeifer, Bulletin Refund _ _ _ 1.00 " 145—Alvin L. Wcidman, Bulletin Refund 1.00 146—Leigh S. Mathers, Bulletin Refund _ ;. i.OO 147—Merle J. Beach, Bulletin Refund _ 1.00 148—William B. Boyer, Bulletin Refund _.._ 1.00 149—Eugene B. Saunders, Bulletin Refund _ 1.00' 150—^J. Ray Jones, Bulletin Refund _ _ 1.00 151—Everett W . Sutherland, Bulletin Refund 1.00 152—Arlie D. Persell, Bulletin Refund 1.00 153—Lee J. Martin, Bulletin Refund _ _ _ 1.00 154—Ralph L. Barber, Bulletin Refund _ 1.00 155—^Jesse M. Longwith, Bulletin Refund _ _ _ 1.00 '156—F. M. Bartlett, Bulletin Refund 1.00 157—^Arthur T. Large, Bulletin Refund _ _ 1.00 158—E. Dale Moore, Bulletin Refund _ _ 1.00 159—F. L. Scott, Bulletin Refund 1.00 160—Elwin W . Noble, Bulletin Refund _ _ _ 1.00 161—Emmett W . Crabtree, Bulletin Refund _ 1.00 162—1. W . Ward, Bulletin Refund 1.00 163—Ralph E. Wilson, Bulletin Refund _ _ 1.00 164—Francis J. Meeker, Bulletin Refund _ 1.00
64
PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
March
W A R R A N T ACCOUNT—Continued. Date 3-15 3-15 3-18 3-21 3-21 3-21 3-21 3-21 3-21 3-21 3-21 3-21 3-23 3-23 3-28 3-31 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 7 4-13 4-13 4-13 4-13 4-14 4-21 4-21 4-27 4-27 4-30 5- 5 5- 5 5- 5 5- 5 5- 5 5- 5
5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 6- 3 6- 3 6- 3 6- 3 6- 3 6- 3 6- 3 6- 3 6- 3 6-17 6-17 6-17 6-17 6-17 6-28 6-28 6-28
No.
Favor of
For
165—Dee Duttweiler, Bulletin Refunds (2) 166—Lewis J. Cain. Bulletin Refund „... 167—J. Glenn Logan, Postage __ 168—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer Salary _ 169—^Ray W. Kinzie, Grand Master Salary 170—^Ben S. Paulen, Grand Treasurer Salary. 171—First National Bank, W.H. and Social Security 172—William M. Shaffer, Trials and Punishments _ 173—Gordon L. Johnson, Trials and Punishments 174—Arthur C. Hodgson, Trials and Punishments _ _ 175—Robert Hemphill, Trials and Punishments 176—Ben S. Paulen, Grand Treasurer, Transfer General to Charity Fund 177—Allen F. Gerye, Committee Allowance (Audit) 178—^Hotel Jayhawk, D.D.G.'M. Conference _ 179—E. Glenn Robison, Expense (March) 180—J. Glenn Logan, Postmaster, Postage _... 181—J. A. McCall Printing Company, Committee on Ritualistic Work 182—J. A. McCall Printing Company, Stationery and Printing _ 183—Standard Printing Company, Printing Annual Procedings _... 184—Capper Engraving Company, Public School (Masonic Education Comm. 185—E. M. Lovell Jewelry Company, Grand Master's Jewel _ _ 186—Modern Framing Shop, Miscellaneous _ 187—The Nellis Agency, Miscellaneous (Insurance) 188—Kansas Employment Security Fund, Unemployment Tax. _ _ 189—First National Bank in Fredonia, Bond Purchase (General) 190—First National Bank in Fredonia, Bond Purchase (Charity) _ 191—Lyle's Cleaners, Miscellaneous (Apron) _ 192—Robert C. Tarter, Annual Communication (Recording) _ 193—Charles L. Bishop, Grand Lecturer Expense _ 194—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer Salary _ 195—Conference Grand Masters of N. A., Miscellaneous (Recog. Comm.) 196—Charles S. McGinness, Grand Secretary's Travel 197—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer Expense _ _... 198—First National Bank, S.S and W.H. Taxes _ 199—J. Glenn Logan, Postmaster, Postage _ _... 200—J. Glenn Logan, Postmaster, Items for Resale (Cards) _ 201—The Nellis Agency, Miscellaneous (Building Insurance) 202—^J. A. McCall Printing Company, Stationery and Printing. 203—Steve Smith Cameras, Inc., Masonic Education Expense _ 204—The Daily Republican, Printing Law Books 988.30 Ritual Committee 157.75 Masonic Education 592.25 Stationery and Printing 333.93 205—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer Salary 206—First National Bank, W.H. and S.S. Taxes 207—Samuel W. Mcintosh, Grand Master-Secretary Conference _ 208—Masonic Service Association, Masonic Service Association Dues 209—First National Bank, Broderick Fund (Bond) _ 210—Sommer Refrigeration Company, Grand Lodge Building Repairs 211—Beck-Baer Co., Grand Lodge Building Repairs _ 212—Kansas Press Service, Inc., Library Expense _ 213—J. A. McCall Printing Company, Items for Resale. 214—Lou-Walt Corporation, Items for Resale _ 214-A—Capper Engraving Company, Printing Annual Proceedings 62.80 Masonic Education Expense 8.94215—Maurice L. Drake, Grand Secretary's Travel Expense 216—Charles S. McGinness, Grand Secretary's Travel Expsense 217—Hiattville Lodge No. 216, Refund (Special Dispensation) _ 218—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary _... 219—^Ray W. Kinzie, Grand Master's Allowance 220—Ben S. Paulen, Grand Treasurer's Allowance _ _ 221—First National Bank, W.H. and S.S. Taxes _ 222—]. Glenn Logan, Postmaster, Postage _ 223—Roy D . Christy, Tornado Disaster Fund _ 224—Joseph C. Crawford, Tornado Disaster Fund 225—^Joseph H. Fowler, Tornado Disaster Fund _ _ _
Amoimt 2.00 1.00 200.00 316.75 194.00 48.50 84.50 10.75 15.22 19.16 1.00 644.00 210.00 357.75 195.71 200.00 14.00 139.00 12.30 49.16 312.96 11.14 73.20 9.63 40,000.00 4.000.00 3.00 77.23 84.50 316.75 lOO.OO 129.41 608.92 69.50 180.00 75.00 198.22 16.00 2.12
2,052.23 316.75 69.50 150.00 2,000.42 1,000.00 28.64 52.90 15.40 20.00 112.49 71.74 19.00 101.00 5.00 316.75 194.00 48.50 84.50 200.00 50.00 50.00 50.00
1960-61
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
65
W A R R A N T ACCOUNT—Continued. Date 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-30 6-30 6-30 6-30 6-30 6-30 6-30 6-30 6-30 6-30 6-30 6-30 6-30 6-30 6-30 6-30 6-30
No.
Favor of
For
226—George C. Martin, Tornado Disaster Fund 227—Clarence M. Moore, Tornado Disaster Fund 228—Carl P. Morrison, Tornado Disaster Fund 229—Charles W . McCabe, Tornado Disaster Fund _ 230—Earl L. McLucas, Tornado Disaster Fund _ 231—Elva A. Rippetoe, Tornado Disaster Fund _ 232—Cecil R. Sims, Tornado Disaster Fund _ 233—Albert Palmberg, Tornado Disaster Fund 234—RoUin A. Clark, Tornado Disaster Fund 235—James V. Qark, Tornado Disaster Fund 236—Dr. Irwin J. Conant, Tornado Disaster Fund _ 237—Mrs. W . M. Beck, Tornado Disaster Fund 238—Mrs. George W . Gay, Tornado Disaster Fund 239—Mrs. Frank Mongold, Tornado Disaster Fund. 240—Mrs. Roy Orr, Tornado Disaster Fund 241—George W . Dellinger, Tornado Disaster Fund; 242—Cletus M. Moore, Tornado Disaster Fund.— 243—Floyd G. McCain, Tornado Disaster Fund _ 244—Raymond G. Shaw, Tornado Disaster Fund 245—John E. York, Tornado Disaster Fund _ 246—Earl Wilbur Johnson, Tornado Disaster Fund 247—Edwin G. Leverton, Tornado Disaster Fund. 248—George Rollo Peppard, Tornado Disaster Fund 249—Harlan E. Courtney, Tornado Disaster Fund 250—James Frederic Swoyer, Tornado Disaster Fund 251—^James Ferdinand Swoyer, Tornado Disaster Fund 252—Rufus A. Edmonds, Tornado Disaster Fund 253—John R. McNish, Tornado Disaster Fund _ „ 254—John W . Roberts, Tornado Disaster Fund 255—Michael W . Faris, Tornado Disaster Fund 256—Robert James Smith, Tornado Disaster Fund 257—John Donald Robbins, Tornado Disaster Fund. 258—Beverly V. Keeling, Tornado Disaster Fund 259—James A. Keeling, Jr.. Tornado Disaster Fund 260—Edward B. Means, Tornado Disaster Fund 261—Julius J. Ballagh, Tornado Disaster Fund 262—Friedof Winans, Tornado Disaster Fund 263—Duane F. King, Tornado Disaster Fund 264—Don R. Dewey, Tornado Disaster Fund 265—Harry Sanford, Tornado Disaster Fund _ 266—Robert A. Frick, Tornado Disaster Fund _ 267—Max M. Mountain, Tornado Disaster Fund 268—Eugene Orville Gordon, Tornado Disaster Fund _ 269—^John Patrick Hoskinson, Tornado Disaster Fund 270—Jewell C. Campbell, Tornado Disaster Fund 271—^John H. Fauerbach, Tornado Disaster Fund 272—Carl Bruner, Tornado Disaster Fund _ 273—Adrian L. Welborn, Tornado Disaster Fund 274—Frank A. Allen, Tornado Disaster Fund 275—Mrs. Grant W . McLucas, Tornado Disaster Fund 276—Mrs. Paul Bell, Tornado Disaster Fund _ 277—Mrs. George Peck, Tornado Disaster Fund 278—Mrs. Alex Justus, Tornado Disaster Fund _ 279—Benjamin Daniels, Tornado Disaster Fund _ 280—Henry C. Foreman, Tornado Disaster Fund _ 281—Walter O. Griffin, Tornado Disaster Fund 282—Thomas A. Becker, Tornado Disaster Fund 283—Merle G. Bradley, Tornado Disaster Fund _ 284—Roland H . Campbell, Tornado Disaster Fund 285—Charles D . Foster, Tornado, Disaster Fund 286—Eugene E. Hospkins, Tornado Disaster Fund. 287—Lawrence E. Hunter, Tornado Disaster Fund 288—Earl A. Justus, Tornado Disaster Fund _ 289—R. Edmond Langston, Tornado Disaster Fund .• 290—Robert D . Lewis, Tornado Disaster Fund _ 291—Wendel Dale McHenry, Tornado Disaster Fund _
Amount _ _ _ -
_ _ _
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_... _ _
_ _
_... _...
_ _ _... '. _ '_ _ .; _
_ _
-
_... —.
_
_
_...
_ _
_... _...
50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 ,25.00 25.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 25.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 25.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00
66
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
March
W A R R A N T ACCOUNT—Continued. Date
No.
Favor of
Vor
6-30 292—Roy E. Rodecap, Tornado Disaster Fund : 6-30 293—Harry Mongold, Torndo Disaster Fund 6-30 294—Frank S. Dtury, Tornado Disaster Fund _ 6-30 295—Mrs. Roy V. Housh, Tornado Disaster Fund 6-30 296—Mrs. Sidney Saxon, Tornado Disaster Fund 7- 5 297—Crosby Bros., Miscellaneous Account _ 7- 5 298—Macoy Publishing & Masonic Supply, Library Expense 7- 5 29S>—Forrest P. Hagen, Secretary, Masonic Education Expense 7- 5 300—Harold & Richard Wolfe, Items for Resale _ 7- 5 301—The Hartnett Company, Inc., Items for Resale 7- 5 302—Herbert G. Holliday, Sr., Tornado Disaster Fund 7- 5 303—^William Griffith, Tornado Disaster Fund 7- 5 304—Fred Cook, Tornado Disaster Fund 7- 7 305—The Daily Republican, Public School Committee 96.10 Masonic Education 480.20 -Stationery and Printing 120.08 Items for Resale 61.74 7- 7 306—Capper Engraving Company, Stationery and Printing 7- 7 307—Hall Lithographing Company, Stationery and Printing 7- 7 308—Kansas Press Service, Library Expense 7- 7 309—Charles S. McGinness, Grand Secretary's Travel Expense 7 - 7 310—Kansas Employment Security Fund, Unemployment Taxes 7-21 311—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer Salary 7-21 312—First National Bank, W . H . and S.S. Taxes 7-22 313—Freight Ways, Inc., Replace Equipment Grand Lodge 7-25 314—Robert Evans Strain, Tornado Disaster Fund 7-25 315—James M. Brian, Tornado Disaster Fund 8- 2 316—University of Kansas, Public Schools Committee 8- 2 317—University of Kansas, Public Schools Committee8- 4 318—Kansas State University, Public Schools Committee 8- 5 319—Charles S. McGinness, Grand Secretary's Travel Expense 8- 5 320—Macoy Pub. & Mas. Supply Co., Grand Master's Apron and Jewel 8- 5 321—Crane & Company, Inc., Replacement Equipment 8- 5 322—Addressograph-Multigraph Co., Replacement Equipment 8- 5 323—The C. E. Ward Company, Items for Resale 8- 5 324—Capper Engraving Company, Masonic Education Expense 8- 5 325—Pantagraph Printing & Stationery, Library Expense 8- 5 326—Kansas Press Service, Library Expense _ 8- 5 327—The Denver Post, Library Expense 8-10 328—J. Glenn Logan, Postmaster, Postage and Express 8-10 329—Kansas State University, Public Schools Committee 8-11 330—University of Kansas, Public Schools Committee 8-22 331—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary _ 8-22 332—First National Bank, W . H . and S.S. Taxes 9- 1 333—Robert W . Lillie, Grand Lodge Building Repairs 9- 6 334—Macoy Publishing & Masonic Supply Company, Items for Resale 5.40 Miscellaneous 370.80 9- 6 335—Curtis 1000 Inc., Stationery and Printing 9- 6 336—Jim Fries Window Service, Grand Lodge Building Repairs 9- 6 337—Sommer Refrigeration Company, Grand Lodge Building Repairs 9- 6 338—The World Company, Printing Annual Proceedings 9- 6 339—Graham Ship-By-Tmck Company, Printing Annual Proceedings 9- 6 340—Topeka Engraving Company, Masonic Education Committee 9- 6 341—Kansas Press Service, Inc., Library Expense _ 9- 6 342—Hall's, Items for Resale _... 9- 6 343—Conference of Grand Secretaries, 1961 Dues 9- 6 344—King Solomon Lodge No. 10, Refund Special Dispensation 9-14 345—J. Glenn Logan, Postage and Express 9-19 346—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary 9-19 347—Ray W . Kinzie, Grand Master's Allowance...9-19 348—Ben S. Paulen, Grand Treasurer Allowance 9-19 349—First National Bank, S.S. and W.H. Taxes 9-19 350—Floyd H. Coffman, Trials and Punishments 9-19 351—Robert W . Hemphill, Trials and Punishments _ _ _... 9-26 352—J. Glenn Logan, Items for Resale 9-26 353—Gilbert I. Davenport, Committee on Trials and Punishments
Amount 25.00 25.00 25.00 50.00 50.00 3.49 3.32 65.00 16.40 620.12 50.00 50.00 25.00
758.12 18.15 41.65 13.20 207.17 9.63 316.75 69.50 21.61 25.00 25.00 500.00 250.00 250.00 64.33 116.38 76.06 2,076.50 13.07 11.10 57.17 6.50 2.50 150.00 100.00 500.00 316.75 69.50 690.20 376.20 418.74 14.36 6.00 2,199.41 7.67 37.93 5.80 2.26 38.00 5.00 200.00 316.75 194.00 48.50 84.50 37.45 51.56 90.00 48.30
1960-61
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
67
W A R R A N T ACCOUNT—Continued. Date 9-26 9-27 9-29 10- 3 10- 3 10- 3 10- 3 10- 3 10- 3 10- 3 10- 3 10- 3 10- 3 10- 3 10- 5 10- 5 10- 5 10-21 10-21 10-19 11- 4 11- 4 11- 4 11- 4 11- 4 11- 4 11- 4 11- 4 11-15 11-15 11-15 11-15 11-15 11-15 11-16 11-18 11-21 11-21 11-25 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 6 12- 6 12-12 12-14 12-14 12-14 12-14 12-14 12-22 12-29 1961 1- 5 1- 5 1- 4 1- 5 1- 5 1- 5 1- 5 1- 5 1- 5 1- 5
No.
Favor of
For
Amount
354—William M. Shaffer, Trials and Punishments 355—William J. Yotter, Trials and Punishments 356—Clarence D. Defore, Tornado Disaster Fund _ _ 357—Standard Printing Company Inc., Public Schools Committee 358—Topeka Engraving Company, Masonic Education Committee _ 359—J. A. McCall Printing Company, Stationery and Printing — 360—Carpenter Paper Company, Stationery and Printing 361—F. M. Steves & Sons, Items for Resale _ 362—Muellers Flowers, Miscellaneous _ 363—Sommer Refrigeration Company, Grand Lodge Buiding Repairs 364—Charles S. McGinness, Grand Secretary's Travel Expense 365—Kansas Employment Security Fund, S.S. and Unemployment _ 366—Maurice L. Drake, Grand Secretary's Travel Expense 367—King Travel Service, Masonic Education Committee 368—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer Expense _ _ , 369—Kansas Press Service Inc., Library Expense _ _ 370—National Geographic Society, Library Expense _ 371—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer Salary 372—First National Bank, W.H. and S.S. Tax 373—A. T. & S. F. Railway Company, Masonic Education _ 374—Steve Smith Cameras, Inc., Items for Resale _ _ 375—The C. E. Ward Company, Items for Resale 376—J. M. Hart Company Inc., Items for Resale _ 377—Kansas Press Service; Inc., Library Expense. „ 378—Hall Lithographing Company, Inc., Grand Lecturer Expense 379—Carpenter Paper Company, Masonic Education 380—Stansbury Floor Covering, Repairs Grand Lodge Building _ 381—Benjamin Hill, County Treasurer, Personal Property Taxes 382—^J. Glenn Logan, Postmaster, Postage and Express _ 383—Ray W . Kinzie, Masonic Education _ 384—Ben W . Graybill, Masonic Education _ 385—Arthur C. Hodgson, Masonic Education _ _ '... 386—Scott E. Kelsey, Masonic Education 387—Charles S. McGinness, Masonic Education 388—John H . Murray, Masonic Education _ _ 389—Paul W . Grosshans, Secretary, Charity Fund 390—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer Salary 391—First National Bank, W.H. and S.S. Taxes 392—Armand H . Bishop, Masonic Education _ 393—Sommer Refrigeration Company, Grand Lodge Building Repairs 394—Johnson Service Company, Grand Lodge Building Repairs 395—Kansas Press Service, Library Expense 396—Lou-Walt Corporation, Items for Resale 397—The C. E. Ward Company, Items for Resale _ 398—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer Expense 399—The Daily Republican, Grand Lecturer Expense 39.62 Masonic Education 633.43 400—Barney Grading & Landscaping, Grand Lodge Building Repairs 401—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer Salary 402—Ray W . Kinzie, Grand Master's Allowance _ 403—Ben S. Paulen, Grand Treasurer's Allowance _ 404—First National Bank. W.H. and S.S. Taxes _ 405—Charles S. McGinness, Grand Secretary's Travel Expense 406—Kansas State Historical Society, Library Expense _ 407—}. Glenn Logan, Postmaster, Postage and Express — 408—Kansas Employment Security Fund, Employment Security Tax 409—District Director of Internal Revenue, Federal Unemployment 410—Capper Engraving Company, Masonic Education 411—Missouri Lodge of Research, Library Expense _ 412^Frank W . Hill Framing Company, Library Expense 413—Capitol Stamp & Seal Company, Library Expense 414—Lou-Walt Corporation, Items for Resale _ 415—Macoy Publising & Masonic Supply, Items for Resale. 416—Floyd H . Coffman, Trials and Punishments 417—Gilbert I. Davenport, Trials and Punishments
Tax — _
— —
-
28.13 52.41 50.00 259.99 12.56 5.64 171.26 2.67 9.23 8.88 202.72 7.00 21.60 340.56 218.63 9-00 8.00 316.75 69.50 92.46 4.24 20.30 607.50 12.20 65.60 138.82 548.69 166.41 500.00 225.82 74.99 87.80 204.19 130.68 178.31 3.25 316.75 69.50 85.56 8.82 21.10 9.80 89.83 30.44 147.49 673.05 3.00 316.75 194.00 48.50 84.50 155.05 26.50 20.00 1.75 77.55 5.22 5.00 7.83 15.38 89.81 3.15 24.89 29.00
68
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
March
W A R R A N T ACCOUNT—Concluded. Dale
No.
Favor of
POT
Amount
1- 5 418—William E. Montgomery, Trials and Punishments 44.10 1- 5 419—Bunch the Florist. Miscellaneous _ _ 6.15 1- 9 420—Kansas Masonic Home, Masonic Home Assessment 100,000.00 l - U 421—Richard L. Becker, Masonic Education..._ 113.31 1-19 422—E. Genn Robison, Grand Lecturer Salary _ 316.75 1-19 423—First National Bank, W . H . and S.S. Taxes _ _ _... 69.50 1-23 . 424—Samuel W . Mcintosh, Ex. Sec, Grand Master-Grand Secretary Conf. 26.00 1-23 425—Ray W . Kinzie, Grand Master-Grand Secretary Conference 431.34 1-23 426—John H . Murray, Grand Master-Grand Secretary Conference 431.33 1-23 427—Charles S. McGinness, Grand Master-Grand Secretary Conference 431.33 1-24 428—^Kansas Masonic Home, Masonic Home Assessment 108,264.00 1-26 429—Kansas Masonic Home, Hatch Contribution 5.00 1-30 430—The Meade Company, Grand Secretary Bond...158.08 1-30 431—Hall Lithographing Company, Inc., Stationery and Printing 33.52 1-30 _ 432—}. M. Hart Company, Inc., Stationery and Printing _ _ _... 262.50 1-30 433—The C. E. Ward Company, Grand MasterT Apron _ 98.20 1-30 434—J. A. McCall Printing Company, Stationery and Printing —. 29.50 1-30 435^Maurice L. Drake, Grand Secretary's Travel Expense 8.82 2- 6 436—J. A. McCall Printing Company, Stationery and Printing 9.23 2- 6 437—J.M. Hart Company, Inc., Items for Resale _ _ 216.60 2- 6 438—Hall Lithographing Company, Items for Resale _ 422.92 " 2- 6 439—Topeka Engraving Company, Masonic Education Expense _ 28.80 2- 6 440—Charles S. McGinness, Grand Secretary's Travel Expense 90.90 2- 6 441—Five Points Nursery, Miscellaneous _ 10.00 2- 6 442—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary _ 316.75 2- 6 443—First National Bank, W . H . and S.S. Taxes _ _ ; 69.50 2- 6 444—The Daily Republican, Grand Lecturer Expense 60.94 Masonic Education 241.49 .-... 302.43 2- 6 445—First National Bank, Bond Purchase (General Fund) _ 27,108.28 2- 6 446—First National Bank, Bond Purchase (Charity Fund) _ 4,518.04 2- 6 447—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer Expense :. 253.88 2- 6 448—Frederick Schondou, Secretary, Washington Masonic Memorial _... 2,500.00 2- 6 449—Steve Smith Cameras, Inc., Masonic Education 2.49
1960-61
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
69
BUDGET ACCOUNT Date
No.
I960 3- 2 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3-21 3-21 3-21 3-21 3-21 3-21 3-21 3-21 3-21 3-21 3-21 3-21 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 7 4-21 4-21 4-21 4-21 4-21 4-21 4-21 4-21 4-21 4-21 4-21 4-30 5- 5 5- 5 5- 5 5- 5 5- 5 5- 5 5- 5 5- 5 5- 5 5- 5 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20
Favor of
For
"
500—Colonial Refining & Chemical, Building Maintenance 501—Oberhelman Insurance Company, Workm. Comp. and Liab. Ins 502—Capitol Stamp & Seal Company, Oiffice and Library 503^<;ity of Topeka Water Department, Office and Library _ — 504—Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library 505—Crane & Company Inc., Office and Library 506—Thacher, Inc., Office and Library _ _ 507—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library. _ 508—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library _ 509—Mrs. Helen Crossen, Office and Library 510—Carolyn L. Warren, Office and Library _.-; 511—Lois V. ShuU, Office and Library _ _ — 512—Joseph Guier, Office and Library _ - _... 513—Helen E. Trott, Office and Library _— -..,— 514—George A. Turner, Office and Library _ _ _„_ 515—Maurice L. Drake, Office and Library _ _ _ 516—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library ._ _ 517—Flossie Andrews, Retirement „ _ — 518—Katherine Ebey, Retirement _ _ _ 519—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 520—First National Bank, W . H . and Social Security _-_ 521—Crane & Company, Office and Library 522—Kansas Press Service, Office and Library _ _ _ 523—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library _ 524—City Water Department, Office and Library _ 525—Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library.— 526—Carpenter Paper Company, Office and Library 527—Hall Lithographing Company, Office and Library 528—Topeka Motor Freight Inc., Office and Library _ 529—International Business Machines Corp., Office and Library _ 530—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library _ _ _ 531—Thacher, Inc., Office and Library _ _ _ 532—Colonial Refining & Chemical Company, Office and Library 533—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp, Office and Library 534—Capitol Stamp & Seal Company, Office and Library _ 535—Ripley's, Office and Library _ _ 536—Kansas Employment Security Fund, Unemployment Tax 537—Mrs. Helen Crossen, O&ce and Library 538—Lois V. ShuU, Office and Library ; _ 539—^Joseph Guier, Office and Library _ _ 540—Helen E. Trott, Office and Library _ 541—George A. Turner, Office and Library _ 542—Maurice L. Drake, Office and Library _ _ _... 543—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library _ 544—Flossie Andrews, Retirement _ ;._ 545—Katherine Ebey, Retirement _ 346—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 547—Walter M. Markley, Office and Library _ _ 548—First National Bank, W . H . and S.S. Taxes _ 349—Crosby Bros., Office and Library _ ; 550—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library _. 551—Kansas Press Service, Inc., Office and Library 552—Service Industrial Cleaners Inc., Office and Library — 553—Emery Shimer Feeds & Seeds, Office and Library _ _ 554—Topeka Water Department, Office and Library _ 555—Curtis 1000 Inc., Office and Library 356—Crane & Company, Office and Library 557—Southwestern Bell Telephone, Office and Library _ _ 558—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library 559—Mrs. Helen Crossen, Office and Library 560—Lois V. ShuU, Office and Library _ _ _... 561—^Joseph Guier, Office and Library _ _ _ _ 562—Joseph Guier, Office and Library _ _ _ _ 563—Helen E. Trott, Office and Library ^.._ 564—George A. Turner, Office and Library ; _
Amount 20.45 139-50 1.65 4.16 187.61 10.36 10.53 265.46 3.60 276.90 247.00 207.10 193.45 276.95 237.10 296.90 495.80 146.32 67.50 150.00 471.80 13.41 2.90 356.41 1.93 157.23 50.34 24.60 3.00 6.70 5.40 8.97 20.45 8.40 1.08 1.12 52.85 276.90 207.10 193.45 276.93 237.10 296.90 495.80 146.32 67.50 150.00 341.45 502.50 3.88 117.91 15-90 3.60 5.00 9-33 129-29 32.45 129.87 12.71 276.90 207.10 75.00 118.45 276.95 237.10
70
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
March
BUDGET ACCOUNT—Continued. Date 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 6- 3 666666-
666-17 6-17 6-17 6-17 6-17 6-17 6-17 6-17 6-17 6-17 6-17 7--5 7- 5 77777777777-21 7-21 7-21 7-21 7-21 7-21 7-21 7-21 7-21 7-21 7-21 7-21 8- 5 8- 5 8- 5 8- 5 8- 5 8- 5 8- 5 8-22 8-22 8-22 8-22 8-22 8-22 8-22 8-22
For No. Favor of 565—Maurice L. Drake, Office and Library _. 566—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library.... 567—Walter M. Markley. Office and Library 568—First National Bank, W . H . and S.S. Taxes.569—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 570—Kathcrine Ebey, Retirement » 571—^Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement... 572—Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library... 573—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 574—-Topeka Water Department, Office and Library — 575—Carpenter Paper Company, Office and Library 576—Elliott's Lock & L.M. Supply, Office and Library 577—Ripley's, Office and Library 578—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library _ 579—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library 580—Crane and Company,_Inc., Office .and Library 581—Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library _ 582—Joseph Guier, Office and Library _ 583—Helen E. Trott, Office and Library _ 584—George A. Turner, Office and Library _ 585—Maurice L. Drake, Office and Library _ _ 586—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 587—Walter M. Markley, Office and Library _ 588—Flossie Andrews, Retirement _ 589—Katherine Ebey, Retirement _ _ 590—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement.. 591—First National Bank, W.H. and S.S. Taxes.. 592—Ripley's, Office and Library.. 593—Elliott's Lock & Mower Supply, Office and Library _ 594—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library _ 595—International Business Machines Corp., Office and Library...., 596—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library — 597—Columbia Carbon Company, Office and Library 598—Crane and Company, Inc., Office and Library 599—Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, Office and Library — 600—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 601—Topeka Water Department, Office and Library 602—Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library... 603—Kansas Employment Security Fund, Unemployment Taxes.... 604—Mrs. Helen Crossen, Office and Library _ 605—Joseph Guier, Office and Library _ 606—Helen E. Trott, Office and Library _ 607—George A. Turner, Office and Library _ 608—Maurice L. Drake, Office and Library „ 609—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library _ _ 610—^Walter M. Markley, Office and Library _ 611—Lois V. Shull, Office and Library 612—Katherine Ebey, Retirement 613—Flossie Andrews, Retirement _ 614—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement.. 615—First National Bank in Fredonia, W.H. and S.S. Taxes 616—-Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library 617—Overton Electric Company, Office and Library _ , 618—Elliotts Lock & Mower Supply, Office and Library 619—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 620—Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library.., 621—Topeka Water Department, Office and Library 622—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 623—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library _ 624—Joseph Guier, Office and Library _ 625—Helen E. Trott, Office and Library.. 626—George A. Turner, Office and Library 627—Maurice L. Drake, Office and Library 628 Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 629—Walter M. Markley, Office and Library 630—First National Bank, W.H. and S.S. Taxes..
Amount 296.90 495.80 247.00 471.80 146.32 67.50 150.00 111.97 52.32 2.24 17.20 3.00 .99 3.60 22.60 51.02 276.90 193.45 276.95 237.10 296.90 495.80 247.00 146.32 67.50 150.00 421.40 1.40 4.50 3.60 6.70 4.73 49.20 5.17 7.50 30.24 1.93 109.82 53.70 276.90 193.45 276.95 257.10 296.90 495.80 247.00 29.10 67.50 146.32 150.00 423.20 4.86 3.61 2.00 3.60 95.49 3.78 51.33 276.90 193.45 276.95 237.10 296.90 495.80 247.00 421.40
1960-61
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
71
BUDGET ACCOUNT—Continued. Date 8-23 8-23 8-23 9- 6 9- 6 9- 6 9- 6 9- 6 9- 6 9- 6 9- 6 9- 6 6- 7 9-19 9-19 9-19 9-19 9-19 9-19 9-19 9-19 9-26 9-26 9-26 10- 3 1010101010101010- 3 10- 5 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 11- 4 11- 4 U- 4 U- 4 11- 4 11- 4 11- 4 11- 4 11- 4 11- 4 11-15 11-21 11-21 11-21 11-21 11-21 11-21 11-21 11-21 11-21 11-21
For No. Favor of 631—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 632—Katharine Ebey, Retirement — 633—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement _ 634—Roach Hardware Inc., Office and Library 635—International Business Machines Corp., Office and Library... 636—Ripley's, Office and Library _...-.. 637—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library _ 638—Crane and Company Inc., Office and Library „ 639—Topeka Water Department, Office and Library 640—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 641—Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library.. 642—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library 643—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library 644—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library 645—Joseph Guier, Office and Library 646—Helen E. Trott, Office and Library 647—George A. Turner, Office and Library _ 648^Maurice L. Drake, Office and Library 649—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library _. 650—Walter M. Markley, Office and Library _ 651—First National Bank, S.S. and W . H . Taxes 65 2—Flossie Andrews, Retirement _653—Katherine Ebey, Retirement _ ; 654—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 655—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library _... 656—Crane and Company, Office and Library _ 657—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library.. 658—City of Topeka Water Department, Office and Library 659—Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library.. 660—Elliott's Lock & Mower Supply, Office and Library 661—Ripley's, Office and Library 662—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 663—Kansas Employment Security Fund, Office and Library 664—Overton Electric Company, Inc., Office and Library 665—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library _ 666—Joseph Guier, Office and Library 667—Helen E. Trott, Office and Library _-_ _... 668—George A. Turner, Office and Library 669—Maurice L. Drake, Office and Library _ 670—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 671—Walter M. Markley, Office and Library 672—Katherine Ebey, Retirement 673—Flossie Andrews, Retirement „ 674—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 675—First National Bank, W.H. and S.S. Taxes 676—Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library.. 677—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 678—City Water Department, Office and Library 679—Carpenter Paper Company, Office and Library _ 680—Crane and Company, Inc., Office and Library _ 681—Petersen Office Supply, Office and Library _. 682—Addressograph-Muitigraph Corp., Office and Library „... 683—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library „ 684—Western Typewriter Company, Office and Library 685—International Business Machines Corp., Office and Library.... 686—First National Bank, Office and Library 687—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library 688—Joseph Guier, Office and Library _ .,. 689—Helen E. Trott, Office and Library _.._ _. 690—George A. Turner, Office and Library 691—Maurice L. Drake, Office and Library ^ 692—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 693—Walter M. Markley, Office and Library _ _ 694—Flossie Andrews, Retirement _ „ 695—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 696—First National Bank, W.H. and S.S. Taxes _
Amount 146.32 67.50 150.00 6.56 6.87 1.26 5.40 .92 4.39 58.53 103.13 24.54 29.02 276.90 193.45 276.95 237.10 296.90 513.80 247.00 385.40 146.32 67.50 150.00 17.81 63.22 59.35 3.24 91.59 2.00 1.12 3.60 30.66 9.70 276.90 193.45 276.95 237.10 296.90 513.80 247.00 67.50 146.32 150.00 385.40 118.24 33.14 1.63 23.61 7.37 5.89 4.61 4.65 4.50 6.70 5.00 276.90 193.45 276.95 237.10 296.90 513.80 247.00 146.32 150.00 385.40
72
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
BUDGET Favor of
March
AccovNT^Concluded.
Date
No.
12-5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12-14 12-14 12-14 12-14 12-14 12-14 12-14 12-14 12-14 12-14
697—Topeka Water Department, Office and Library 698—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 699—Southwestern Bell Telephone, Office and Library _ 700—Crosby Brothers, Office and Library _ _ 701—Ripley's, Office and Library _ _ 702—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 703—Thacher, Inc., Office and Library 704—Hall's, Office and Library 705—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library 706—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library 707—Benjamin Hill, County Treasurer, Office and Library 708—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library 709—Joseph Guier, Office and Library _ 710—Helen E. Trott, Office and Library 711—George A. Turner, Office and Library _ 712—Maurice L. Drake, Office and Library _ 713—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 714—Walter M. Markley, Office and Library... _ _ 715—Flossie Andrews, Retirement _ _ 716—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement— _ 717—First National Bank, W . H . and S.S. Taxes •_
For
Amount
1961 1- 5 1- 5 1- 5 1- 5 1- 5 1- 5 1- 5 1- 5 1- 5 1- 5 1- 5 1-19 1-19 1-19 1-19 1-19 1-19 1-19 1-19 1-19 1-19 2- 6 2- 6 2- 6 2- 6 2- 6 2- 6 2- 6 2- 6 2- 6 2- 6 2- 6 2- 6 2- 6 2- 6 2- 6 2- 6 2- 6 2- 6
718—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 719—Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library 720—City Water Department, Office and Library _ 721—Rosengren Plumbing & Heating, Office and Library 722—International Business Machines Corp., Office and Library 723—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp, Office and Library 724—Crosby Brothers, Office and Library _ 725—Service Industiral Cleaners, Office and Library 726—Carpenter Paper Cflmpany, Office and Library _ 727—Crane and Company, Inc., Office and Library _ 728—Kansas Employment Security Fund, Office and Library 729—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library _ 730—^Joseph Guier, Office and Library , 731—Helen E. Trott, Office and Library _ _ _ 732—George A. Turner, Office and Library _ _ _ 733—Maurice L. Drake, Office and Library _ _ 734—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library _ 735—Walter M. Markley, Office and Library _ _ 736—First National Bank, W . H . and S.S. Taxes 737—Kenneth N . Pometoy, Retirement _ _ 738—Flossie Andrews, Retirement _ _ _... 739—Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Office, and Library 740—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library i _ 741—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library _ 742—Topeka Water Department, Office and Library 743—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library 744—International Business Machines Corp., Office and Library ^ 745—Crane and Company, Office and Library _ _ 746—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library _ 747—Joseph Guier, Office and Library _ _ _ 748—Helen E. Trott, Office and Library _ _ _ 749—George A. Turner, Office and Library _ _-, 750—Maurice L. Drake, Office and Library _ 751—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library _ 752—Walter M . Markley, Office and Library _ _ 753—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement _ 754—Flossie Andrews, Retirement._ _ 755—First National Bank, W . H . and S.S. Taxes _ _... 756—Benjamin Hill, County Treasurer, Real Estate Taxes
_
_
_.„ _...
_
_ _ _... _ _ _:
1.63 108.05 88.25 3.85 1.12 3.60 7.43 1.33 21.39 6.60 2,368.65 276.90 195.45 276.95 237.10 296.90 513.80 247.00 146.32 150.00 385.40 221.00 131.27 1.93 7.04 6.87 25.32 3.85 3.60 26.19' 40.75 15.75 276.90 193.45 276.95 237.10 296.90 495.80 247.00 421.40 150.00 146.32 112.08 3.60 243.71 1.63 64.00 35.00 18.34 276.90 193.45 276.93 237.10 296.90 495.80 247.00 150.00 146.32 421.40 2,368.64
1960-61
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
73
PER DIEM CHECKS ISSUED FOR 1961 ANNUAL COMMUNICATION (BY-LAW 2-308-9-10) 1960 DISTRICT DEPUTIES.
Amount District or Lodge No. Name Warrant 2—Hazen T. Shaeffer 20.00 3—Calvin C. Jochims 20.00 5—Jay B. Mitchum 20.00 6—Neil G. Cordell 20.00 7—Damon M. Grimes 20.00 9—William Virgil Miller 20.00 10—Albert H. Burns 20.00 15—Wilbur Louk '. :. 20.00 17—C. Wayne Dicken • 20.00 18—Fred W . Barnard 20.00 24—Marvin H. Macha.: ...- 20.00 25—Harold D . Garwood 20.00 27^Lawrence Morrow.... 20.00 28—Wilbur E: Pettyjohn... 20.00 32—Robert E. Sears .^ 20.00 33—Robert Dee Hoskins 20.00 35—Sherman R. Godlove 20.00
District or Lodge No. Name 36—Donald D. Williams 39—Robert C. Menges 41—Hugo A. Simonton 42—Raymond E. Brown 46—Lloyd Higbee 48—Lewis J. Cain 54—Owen E. Hodgson 56—Homer Verne Fisher 63—Noel K. Stivers 64—John H. Harvey 65—Raymond R. Shaffstall 72—John D. Rowland 74—Thomas R. Gillespie 75—William F. Becquet 76—Alex H. Cheney.;.-.. 78—Cecil M. Van Allen
Amount Warrant $20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
1961 DISTRICT DEPUTIES.
District or Amount Lodge No. Name Warrant 2—James P. Brown 20.00 3—Lewis R. Stafford 20.00 5—Albert O. Arnold, Jr 20.00 6—Warren H. Edgington 20.00 7—Robert L. Reynolds... '20.00 8—Carl J. Teagarden 20.00 9—Roy L. Stewart .:... 20.00 10—^Walter A. Fiorucci 20.00 12—Benjamin F. Green i. 20.00 13—Forrest Chickadonz 20.00 14—Job L. Trites...; 20.00 15—Lylbun C. Elliss. 20.00 16—Harold M. Ward 20.00 18—Floyd McCain : 20.00 22—Ollie J. Woodman 20.00 23—George R. Stevens 20.00 26—Glen L. Badger 20.00 27—Larence K. George 20.00 28—Melburn C. Barnes 20.00 29—Lester R. Detwiler 20.00 31—J. Ray Jones 20.00 32—Richard T. Kile 20.00 33—Don J. Evans 20.00 35—Roger R. Force.^ 20.00 36—George W. Sellens . - 20.00 38—Clarence Weidman, Sr 20.00 39—Paul C. Jones...' •. 20.00
District or Amount Lodge No. Name Warrant 44—Derrel L. Gardner 20.00 45—Philip D. Stehle 20.00 46—C. Willis Stinson 20.00 48—Virgil J. Hefling 20.00 49—Harold L: Elmquist 20.00 50—Wilbur L. Hale 20.00 51—Alfred M. Cherington 20.00 52—El Reno F. Sederlin 20.00 53—Gerald' Dempsey 20.00 55—J. Fred Williamson 20.00 57—Carl L. Compton :.... 20.00 58—Palmer D. Vanlandingham.. 20.00 59—Robert L. Holt 20.00 60—Loren C. Rolf : 20.00 61—Chester L. Pew 20.00 62—Lawrence W. Smith..-...'. 20.00 63—William B. Boyer...; :.... 20.00 6 4 ^ H a r o l d L. Strange 20.00 65—Robert G. Wilson 20.00 66—James H. Houghton 20.00 69—Dennis H. Corder 20.00 70—Sherman C. Blair 20.00 7 1 ^ G e r a l d W . Salyer 20.00 72—Newell R. Beeley 20.00 75—James H. Cole 20.00 76—John H. Mitchell ' 20.00
74
PROCEEDINGS OF
COMMITTEE
District or Lodge No. Name 12—Scott A. Mouse 107—Floyd A. Palmer 113—Hugh T. Craig 162—Ben W . Grimm
Amount Warrant 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
THE
March
MEMBERS.
District or Lodge No. Name 164—Robert J. Lewis 247—Herbert F. Tappan 329—Dale N. Smith
Amount Warrant 20.00 20.00 20.00
LODGE REPRESENTATIVES.
District or Amount Lodge No. Name Warrant 1—Harold Sommers, S. W 20.00 2—Roland B. Hageman, M 20.00 3—Robert W . Lumpkins, M..... 20.00 5—M. L. Walters, M 20.00 6—E. Eugene Puckett, M 20.00 7—Alvin Hauserman, M 20.00 8—Arthur A. Day, M 20.00 9—Stanley B. Norman, M 20.00 10—James L. Fevurly, Jr., M 20.00 11—Alvah C. James, M 20.00 12—Harold McCloud, M 20.00 15—Maurice R. Tefft, M 20.00 16—Donald R. Fisher, M 20.00 17—Perry D. Weddle, M 20.00 18—Myron Steere, Jr., M 20.00 21—Max E. Garbe, M 20.00 24—John L. Perrin, M 20.00 26—George W. Dame, M... 20.00 27—L. V. Bader, Proxy 20.00 28—Howard L. Snyder, M 20.00 29—Ernest E. Karns, M 20.00 30—Ruben D. Hummel, Proxy.. 20.00 32—Larry B. Lewis, M 20.00 33—L. Dale Smith, M 20.00 34—Elmer J. Patrick, S. W 20.00 35—Orlie D . Davidson, M 20.00 37—Dale A. Mitchell, S. W 20.00 38—Donley Burtnett, Proxy 20.00 39—Charles J. Reise, M 20.00 40—Francis A. Gillihan, M 20.00 43—Leslie M. Heisz, S. W.... 20.00 44—Richard W . Farris, Proxy.. 20.00 46—Gerald L. Hall, M 20.00 48—Kenneth H. Broadfoot, M... 20.00 49—George K. Caraway, M 20.00 50—Arthur A. Neuber, M.... 20.00 51—Max B. Manlove, M 20.00 54—E. Elmer Johnson, Proxy.... 20.00 57—S. Lewis Smith, M 20.00 58—Carl A. Bible, Proxy 20.00 59—Donald Abercrombie, M 20.00 60—Floyd E. Deringer, M 20.00 . 61—Howard L. Lawhead, M 20.00
District or Amount Lodge No. Name Warrant 62—Richard M. Coffman, M 20.00 63—Glenn E. Williams, Proxy.. 20.00 64—Roy A. Trotter, M 20.00 65—Roscoe M. Swain, M 20.00 66—Howard W . Ziegler, Proxy 20.00 68—Dewey D. Swift, M 20.00 69—Raymond A. Allison, M 20.00 71—Loyal Billy Auman, M 20.00 73—Marvin A. Armstrong, M... 20.00 74—C. R. McCullough, M 20.00 75—Samuel M. Finley, M 20.00 79—Donald H. Smith, M 20.00 80—James P. Cauthorn, M 20.00 82—Harold Guatney, J. W 20.00 83—Leslie J. Alber, M 20.00 84—Howard M. Lindsay, M 20.00 87—Eugene M. Tyler, Proxy 20.00 89—Francis K. Darr, Proxy 20.00 91—Norman R. Nork, M 20.00 93—John A. Morrison, S. W 20.00 94—David N . Lohr, S. W 20.00 95—Floyd C. Squire, M..... 20.00 96—Arthur B. Childers, M 20.00 98—Paul B. Veach, Jr., M 20.00 99—Herman O. Brooks, S. W... 20.00 100—Lewis Evert Mitts, M 20.00 102—Orrin L. Graves, M 20.00 105—Frederick Froelich, M 20.00 106—Merrell Mumford, M 20.00 107—Robert M. Layton, M 20.00 108—Raymond Linn, M 20.00 110—Richard L. Emerson, M 20.00 111—Dean R. Page, M 20.00 113—Stanley C. Green, M 20.00 ll4—Alvin L. Weideman, M 20.00 115—Charles E. Hickman, S. W. 20.00 116—Abbott J. Shrader, M 20.00 117—Donald J. Hoffman, M 20.00 118—Vernon D . Borror, Proxy.... 20.00 119—Milton C. Tacke, M 20.00 120—Gordon O. Fox, M 20.00 121—John M. Rogers, M 20.00 123—Merlyn G. Farlee, M 20.00
1960-61
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
District or Amount Lodge No. Name Warrant 125—Ralph C. Bodin, M 20.00 126—Dee A. Huntington, M 20.00 129—John C. Dart, M 20.00 130—George Haas, Proxy 20.00 132—Overton M. Davis, S. W 20.00 133—Bobby J. Walker, M 20.00 134—Harry H. Barnes, Proxy 20.00 135—Chester Heidmann, M 20.00 136—David June Shinn, S. W 20.00 139—Emmitt A. Vosburg, M 20.00 140—Albert L. Maley, M 20.00 142—Robert E. Mathias, M 20.00 143—Bernard L. Clanton, M 20.00 144—Carl F. Harder, Proxy 20.00 145—Virgil R. Studt, M 20.00 147—Bill Eugene Richardson, M. 20.00 148—Harlen L. McGinness, M 20.00 150—J. Lewis Franklin, M 20.00 153—Russell F. Hinkle, Jr., M... 20.00 155—Chris B. Leckliter, Proxy... 20.00 157—Merle Popplewell, M 20.00 158—Loren Miton Chew, M 20.00 160—Henry K. Smith, Proxy 20.00 162—Joseph E. Beyer, Proxy 20.00 163—Mac E. Beadles, S.W 20.00 167—Neal H. Miller, M 20.00 168—Irvin Bachtenkircher, M 20.00 169—Ora F. Persell, Proxy 20.00 172—Roger A. Lovett, M 20.00 173—W. Nolan Artz, M 20.00 174—Lyman W . Attwood, M.. 20.00 177—John B. LaDuex, M 20.00 179—Arthur C. Krumrey, Proxy.. 20.00 180—Henry Irvin Spratt, M 20.00 181—Joseph C. Berry, M 20.00 184—Dale R. Rogers, M 20.00 186—Phillip Rex Wurm, M 20.00 187—Charles B. Craver, M 20.00 189—John R. Carson, J. W 20.00 191—Harlan S. McNinch, M 20.00 192—Jack Lee Welch, M 20.00 195—William John Jr., Proxy.... 20.00 198—Louis E. Wood, M 20.00 199—Charlie E. Delimont, Proxy 20.00 201—Gerald L. Lauppe, M 20.00 205—Merle W . Converse, Proxy.. 20.00 206—Harold D. Leddy, M 20.00 207—John M. Conger, M 20.00 210—Melvin L. Butler, J. W 20,00 212—Oscar C. New, M 20.00 213—Percival E. Shoemaker, Proxy 20.00 214—Lyle F. Leinen, M 20.00
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LODGES W I T H O U T REPRESENTATION AT GRAND LODGE, 1961. Published in connection with provisions of By-Law 3-621. No. Location 4—Potter 13—Corning 14—^Oskaloosa 20—Circleville 23—Baldwin 25—Oketo 31—Doniphan 45—Easton 47—Xenia 52—St. Marys 53—Wetmore 55—Troy 56—Spring Hill 67—Frankfort 70—Carbondale 72—Huron 78—White Cloud 81—New Albany 88—Pleasanton 92—Devon 101—Lyndon ' 109—Americus 122—Clifton 124—Hutchinson 127—Edgerton 128—Munden 131—Fontana 138—Dover 149—Thayer 159—Robinson 161—Alma 164—Atwood
No. Location 166—Randolph 170^Linn 175—Kirwin 176—Clyde 185—Hamlin 190—Tonganoxie 194—Galena 197—Canton 202—Delphos 204—Downs 208—Haven 209—Brookville 211—Courtland 224—Williamsburg 227—Jamestown 233—Burden 234—Axtell 2 3 5^Leonardville 240—Soldier 248—Richland 249—Scottsville 250—Whiting 261—Mulberry 263—Hazelton 270—Quenemo 274—Weir 276—Windom 277—Ashland 282—Jetmore 286—Blue Mound 294—Glen Elder 304—Randall
No. Location 318—Winona 320—Vermillion 323—Oneida 339—Lane 341—Parker 343—Holyrood 346—Moundridge 348—Hoxie 349—Narka 350—Elgin 353—Marquette 354—Summerfield 370—Maple Hill 378—Zenda 381—Grainfield 382—Wilsey 388—Spearville 391—Sylvia 393—Mayetta 396—Wakefield 399—Mullinville 401—Latham 402—Wakarusa 405—Kensington 42 l^Harveyville 422—Elkhart 429—Burdick 432—Deerfield 440—Bendena 444—Stanley 449—Denton
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CERTIFICATES O F PROFICIENCY. The following certificates have been issued during the year, unlimited. These were divided among the Lodges as indicated. Haysville, U.D. Beard, Jack H.—B Bell, Melvin C — B Clark, Herbert L.—B Dean, Walter L.—B Goldsmith, William I. Jr.—B Helm, Thomas H.—B Hunter, Dean N . — B Kirkpatrick, Leo H.—B Lakin, Rex E.—B Mcjunkin, Lloyd D.—B Rickets, M. Wayne—B Williams, Dave R.—B No. 3 DeGrange, Robert E.—B Lumpkins, Robert W.—U Renewal No. 7 Harris, Melvin E.—A Hill, Raymond W . — U Lathrop, Gerald T.—A Pallman, George H.—B—A No. 8 Hyle, Rowland Everett—B Irby, Addison C.—U Renewal No. 10 Pelton, Bernard F.—B Roberts, Roe H.—B N o . 12 Anderson, George W.—A Boggs, William E.—B Copley, Edgar Q.—B Helstrom, Kenneth L.—A Ramsburg, Derrell—B Service, Alfred Roy—A No. 15 Morrison, Lawrence Ellsworth—U N o . 16 Dinsmore, Emer E.—A Fisher, Donald R.—A Pollock, Elton D.—B Yates, Maxie E.—B No. 17 Jost, Charles E.—A Kelley, Hugh A.—U Renewal No. 18 Dale, Louis—^A Harford, Gerald B.—A Ledom, George A.—B Ratliff, Charles E.—B Steere, Myron S. Jr.—A
"U" signifies
N o . 23 Cowart, William—B Hunter, William A.—B Wright, Chester H.—B No. 24 Johnson, Roy B.—B Pennock, Chester C.—^A N o . 32 Crow, Ralph E.—B Ihlefeldt, Gus. F.—B Lewis, Larry B.—B Moore, Carl H.—U Renewal Newman, James F.—B Still, Howard J.—B N o . 39 Alvis, Gordon Jr.—A Baker, Orville A.—A Diggs, Glen E.—B Dodds, Courtland W.—B Grauer, George P.—B Jermane, Charles A.—^A Reise, Charles J.—A Uhlig, Paul A.—A Wright, William M.—A No. 51 Carter, Kent L.—B No. 54 Angell, William H.—B Foutz, Ervin L.—B Green, Francis F.—B Shoemaker, John A.—B Smith, Stanley H.—B Verhines, Eldon R.—B N o . 56 Flaigle, Harold E.—B No. 57 Beckley, Lester Lee—B Flesher, Harvey Wilson—A Lammon, Peter Franklin—^A Martin, Elred P.—A Sandburg, Cleo K.—U Simonton, Wendell Allen—A Stovall, Robert D.—B No. 68 McCutcheon, Ralph V.—B Seidel, Edward C.—B Swift, Dewey D.—B Throckmorton, William C.—B No. 74 Kidwell, Charles Joseph—B
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Reisch, Clifford C — B No. 77 Buell, Floyd E.—B Shelite, Rea L.—B Starns, Jackie W.—B No. 86 Braid, George W.—B Fussell, Marion C — B Gillespie, Ray L.—B Lawrence, William E.—B Rigsby, Arthur A.—B No. 88 Boyd, John—B—A Clark, Willis—B—A Hardy, Wiliam O.—B—A Henderson, Otto—B—A Hopkins, Ralph B—A Montgomery, Dee—B—A No. 90 Anspaugh, Dale H.—A Benander, Jack E.—B Blanton, Dale M.—B Colson, Lemuel—B Cox, Gail D.—U Lynn, Clarence M.—U Mohler, H. Stark—U Renewal Puett, Howard P.—B No. 90 Sewell, Carl C—B—A Sheetz, Charles J.—^U Shinn, William R.—B—A Steiner, Robert F.—U Renewal Swank, Clarence C.—B No. 91 Forgey, Ira C.—U Hoffman, George Earl—B Maendele, Forrest Eden—B No. 96 Downey, Burl Howard—B Rothering, Robert—A—U Walden, John T.—A Walje, Charles—A Wickwire, Harvey—B No. 97 Bacon, George F.—U Renewal Behrens, Henry G.—B Conway, Harold T.—B Doane, Donald G.—A Jones, Ernest E.—B Layh, George S.—B Myers, Frank E.—A Nelson, Robert R.—B Reed, Theodore C — U Wolf, William M.—B
No. 99 Allen, Eugene C.—B Prilliman, Robert—B Riggs, D. Verne—B Todd, Beyrl—B No. 100 Tinney, Merl Leon—B No. 102 Masters, Fred J.—B Scott, Glenn Hazzerd—B No. 106 Cronin, Richard J.—B Hall, Charles W.—A Mumford, Merrell M.—B Slagle, Albert T. Jr.—B Sears, James S.—B—A No. 110 Hadley, Charles L.—B No. 113 Busby, Robert W.—B Green, Stanley C.—B—A Haggard, Glen E.—A McDonald, George E.—A McWilson, Cleo H.—A Nease, Jesse H.—A Thompson, Emery J.—U No. 115 Miller, William Virgil—B—A No. 133 Fahnestock, Robert Lee—B Fortenberry, Jack C.—B Snyder, Gerald Calvin—B No. 135 Bowers, Max S.—B No. 138 Crow, Robert N.—B Dudney, Vincent G.—A No. 148 Bryan, Robert L.— B Naasz, Ulysses E.—B Rogers, Jerry J.—B No. 150 McCoy, Fred J.—B No. 151 Shotwell, Glen T.—A No. 153 Beggs, Morris Dale—B—A Clark, Frank Edward Jr.—B Curran, Patrick E.—B DeVries, Warren Carl—B—A No. 158 Chew, Milton—A Childs, Robert L.—A Duttweiler, Dee—A Lacy, Glen H.—A
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No. 161 Shumaker, Edward M.—B No. 164 Bowles, Buddy B.—A Hotz, F. William—B Landau, Vernon F.—B Makings, Dale P.—A McDougal, Max W.—B Palmer, Leo H.—B Peterson, Deloit J.—B Searls, Roy L.—A Trail, Floyd E.—B No. 165 Floyd, James D.—A Swaim, Marshall O.—U No. 168 Bachtenkircher, Irvin—U Eldridge, Claude F.—A Gill, Richard Y.—B Ryan, Donald E.—U Shupe, Gerald R.—U Taxter, Max E.—U No. 169 Piper, Fred J.—^U No. 181 Belden, Frame H.—B Emerson, Donald E.—B Nelson, Alva W . — B No. 191 Matal, Eldon J.—B No. 192 Truesdell, Gerald—^U Williamson, J. Fred—U No. 199 Custer, William S.—B Delimont, Charlie E.—B Drake, Cecil F.—U Steinert, Marvin S.—B Taylor, John M.—B Willmeth, Robert L.—B No. 200 Bowersock, Clarence—B Poundstone, Arthur H.—B Scott, Jack Charles—A No. 201 Lauppe, Gerald Leon—A Summers, Gary Robert—B No. 210 Beckford, Charles L.—B—A Butler, Melvin L.—B—A Brillhart, Jake—B—A No. 217 McPherson, Earl Keith—B—A No. 222 Bloxom, Eugene Wood—^U
Lollar, Elby O.—U Renewal Salyer, Gerald W.—U Renewal N o . 225 Phillips, Charles E.—B No. 230 Belcher, Ronald L.—B No. 233 Bailey, Leonard N.—A McMinn, Marvin James—A No. 246 Doubrava, Joseph A.—B Hummer, Ronald A.—A Laird, Roy W.—A No. 248 Lyden, Clarence .H.—B Sowers, Robert A.—B No. 254 Lutz, Ivan H.—U No. 258 Brown, William F.—B No. 260 Carter, Eldon Russell—B Dixon, Glenn E.—B Shippy, Howard Earl—B No. 263 Callison, Jim W.—B Conard, Floyd E.—B Johnson, Clyde H.—A No. 271 Brown, Fred L.—B Brown, Gaylord L.—B Gaines, Thomas J.—B Gallion, Donald R.—B No. 271 Irvin, Albert R. Jr.—B Lindsey, Walter L.—B No. 273 Howard, Henry T.—B Palmer, Duane L.—B No. 278 Courson, George—B Myers, Clarence Dale—B No. 284 Sauer, Harold—A Stonton, Floyd A.—B No. 286 Cox, Worland—B No. 299 Mathews, J. Renwick—^U No. 300 Grantham, Bobby G.—B Ingland, Jesse J.—A No. 303 Allin, Tom E.—B
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Hugh, Robert E.—B Cline, William A.—B Cockey, Orville—B Craver, Athol I.—B Endsley, Howard M.—B Findley, George M.—B Glendening, Thomas E.—B Johnson, Wayne E.—B Kallenberger, W. Wayne—B Kilmer, Robert W.—B Marshall, Randolph C.—A Morse, Raymond H.—B Myers, J. Frank—U Palm, B o b b y . L e ^ - A Patton, Joseph Lynn—B Perkins, Ralph E.—B Pettus, William, R.—B Rising, Leonard L.—A Schrimshaw, Oakley R.—B Shields, Dale A.—B Taylor, James E.—B Uhland, Homer N.—B Vickers, Edward A.—A Webster, Raleigh A.—B No. 311 Bone, Howard C.—A Croninger, Carl Peden—B Diggs, Young-T. Jr.—A Donohoo, Malcolm O.—B—A Gerard, Max H . ^ B Gladden, Charles S.—B Guthrie, Ronald A.—B Haden, Elmer L. Jr.—B Hicks, Henry F.—B Marines, Jimmy D.—B Norling, Ralph L.—B Sprague, Robert C.—B Westlake, Stanley J.—B No. 313 Cowles, Charles Curtis—A Lewis, Warren Robert—A—B Lucas, Percy L.—B Overstreet, Jesse E.—B Treat, Coy D a l ^ B Wilson, Lewis Edward—A Wilson, Oliver Wendell—B No. 322 Franklin, James Austin—B—A McDaniels, Bobby Ray—B Rose, Benjamin L.—B No. 324 Drum, Floyd Edward—B Hoad, Gordon Robert—B Melton, Gerald—B
No. 325 Knotts, William D.—B Smith, Archie Ray—B No. 327 Carey, William Edward—A Hewitt, John James—A Salts, Guy Guthrie—A No. 331 Ritter, Ralph W.—B Sears, Oliver M.—B No. 335 Besack, William J. Sr.—B—A Fritchen, Raymond—B Mack, Oral D.—B Ogleby, Duane—B Schiesser, Donald—B Spade, Grayson—B—A Sloyer, S. E.—B., Triemer, Curtis—B—A No. 340 Asmussen, Harold Hans—B Palmblade, Marvin Elgrene—B No. 347 Cross, Birge F.—B Dixon, Howard N.—B Vanlandingham, Dick—B N o . 364 Ballew, Joseph M.—A Cassel, Elmer Lee—rB Farthing, Fred -Miller—B Postlethwait, Ralph J.—U Robinson, Clayton Alman—A—B Wade, Malcolm Elbert—B No. 365 Middlesworth, D. A.—A Moser, Lew Don—B Parks, Alvin L.—B—A No. 366 Hogan, Joseph Michael—B Saunders, Dwight Herbert—B No. 367 Burdick, Don L.—B Rickers, Harold M.—B No. 369 Bird, Walter M.—A Franklin, Howard Z.—B McQuitty, Douglas W.—B Zugelder, Raymond M.—A No. 374 Fye, Robert Phillips—B No. 385 Bosworth, Richard A.—B Farrell, Walter E.—B Fast, Victor H.—B Mason, Theodore L. Jr.—B
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Fulbright, Weldon R.—B—A Gill, Leonard Robert—B Hale, Charles Warren—B Haskins, Kenneth L.—A Hershberger, Robert L.—U Hultqvist, George G.—U Joseph, Julius Virgil—B McCutchen, Gerald D.—B Mitchell, Charles Ray—B Plato, Theodore R.—B—A Ragsdale, George T.—B—A Ray, Burriel L.—B—A Snyder, David F.—^U Stevenson, Leonard F.—A -Tate, Bobbye L.—B No. 435 McDaniel, Jack C—B N o . 436 Jahne, Charles Robert—B Murphy, Paul E.—B N o . 437 Froelich, R. Max—B Jones, Paul C.—A Lansden, John A.—B Wickham, Irwin E.—B—A No. 438 Howerton, Vernon L.—B Howland, John D.—B Humble, Edgar J.—A Roberts, James S.—B N o . 445 Hutchinson, Raymond L.—A
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H O N O R ROLL. List of Brethren to whom Fifty-year Emblems were presented during 1960. Name
Lodge No.
Alex, Carl G Alexander, Edward E Alexander, Everett S Alexander, George Wallace Alexander, Thomas F Amboussie, Albert M Ames, Loren A Anderson, Charles R Anderson, Leroy '. Armstrong, Frank Asche, Lewis T. Atkinson, Frank W Auferhan, Arthur E. Bailey, Walter L Bailey, William R â&#x20AC;¢ Baker, Emery D Baker, Odin P Baker, Roy C Ball, Forrest M Ball, William , Barber, Harry Lawrence Barstow, Charles D Bartlett, F. Marion Bearley, Albert R Beegle, James Howard Belknap, Carl M Benedix, Herman A Bereman, William E Berry, Bert Sherman Bibler, Clarence T Billerman, Harry H Blaine, Verne William Blood, Lawrence D Boener, Oscar Crist Boles, Frank G Bomar, Elmer C Bond, James Booz, Charles E .'. Bozeman, Ernest P Bramwell, Glenn H Bray, Walter V Breckenridge, Edwin C Bright, Ira J.... Brooks, Amos G Brooks, Charles C Brooks, G. Ross Brown, Frank W . Brown, Ira Lee Browne, Charles H Buck, Walter Van
18 6 234 326 99 303 18 222 98 96 104 429 99 203 303 36 76 145 33 333 140 441 189 164 94 91 321 43 140 114 278 12 99 306 300 134 235 172 43 129 65 368 49 271 147 4l4 383 133 289 14
Name Bundy, Fred H Busenbarrick, Fred Cambell, Don C Carlson, Charles Louis Carpenter, Harry Edward Carter, George C Casselman, Philip J Cassidy, William R Cerny, Anton Churchhill, Frank G Cleland, Frank Earl Coates, Edward M Coe, Ivan C Conderman, Rollin J Conrad, Lowell Edwin Crons, David Cook, William G. Cooper, William M Cope, Benjamin F. Corliss, Clark Lusius Cox, Roy A '.. Cramer, Joseph T Craven, Henry W Crawford, Harry Sherman Cunningham, Rolla Barton Curtis, Merritt L Daniel, Alfred R Davis, Clark Davis, Karl Merz Davis, William Galen Dickens, Charles P Dickey, Glenn W Dickmann, Albert Bowen Diebel, John Dillman, Lawrence : Dixon, Herbert J Doak, Edward Dreyer, Albert F Dryden, James Duffey, David Dow Duncan, William B Dyatt, Verne Eakin, John C Eberle, William S Eddy, John Quincy Elbl, Louis J Elliott, Frank W Elliott, Guy E Elstun, Charles W Embree, Stanley T
Lodge No. 129 159 28 225 102 153 269 259 349 7 336 34 72 245 16 56 38 31 225 394 74 51 36 252 225 388 44 51 60 413 40 340 8 113 187 99 160 -322 189 12 16 321 60 51 17 171 269 149 272 -192
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Emmitt, RoUie P Eubanks, Geno E Eyman, Harvey W Fegtly, Arthur W Ferguson, William David Fleming, Donald B Fleming, J. Arthur Forman, John K Frank, John H Funchess, Clyde A Gage, Lee M Gallahue, John A Gardiner, Samuel L Gatewood, Roy James Gaynor, Clement J Geiger, Adolph J Gere, Earl David Gillan, John B i Gillette, Charles C Good, Edward B Gordan, Lewis Gorton, Elmer Graham, Edwin J Graham, Scott... Gramberg, Christian Frederick Greenwood, Clarendon, Jr Gresham, George M Ground, Earl Henry Grove, Jesse D .....; Grubbs, Ora F Haas, John W Hagen, Arthur O Hahn, Lawrence Hamilton, Jesse R.. Hanes, Epp '. Harbaugh, Howard W... Harder, Edward John Hardesty, John E.... Harlin, Harry E Harris, Herbert Michael Harry, Leslie T ; Hartronft, Arch G Hass, George M Hollock, Irving H... Hatfield, Roy 0 Hawks, Charles 0 Hay, James J Hayes, Robert H Hendricks, George B Henry, Don A Hicks, Edw. H Hill, Agustus M Hinshaw, Joseph C Hirschler, Peter U
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187 43 326 99 306 175 367 38 438 90 51 366 364 150 311 162 179 .....102 11 12 68 154 49 69 142 438 4 321 247 149 96 51 311 230 187 145 142 265 272 225 259 192 99 326 179 421 187 366 350 300 7 99 77 12
Name
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Hodgson, Fredrick E 219 HoUister, Orin W.. 139 Holmberg, Charles H li4 Holmes, Charles 207 Holtz, Adrain Augustus 16 Hopper, Earl B 191 Horner, Harry R 303 Hubbell, John G 86 Hughes, George H. Jr 51 Hughes, Hugh 272 Hughes, John 109 Hymer, Julian B 366 Imes, W . Harry 51 Ingalls, Ernest J 51 Israel, Robert E 99 Ives, Floyd H 12 Jenkins, Charles Leslie....^ 394 Jens, J. Jensen 359 Jones, Thomas N ;;.: 12 Joste, Frank L ......: 10 • Kane, Leon W '. 91 Kelly, John V 2 Kelsey, Willard Ashley..:......... 225 Keys, Lynn C ;.. 51 Kile, Harry L ;. 197 Kirby, Arthur W...... 148 Kirk, William E. F 51 Kirkwood, Murray W 303 Krider, Lament Roy. 200 Krueger, Walter 311 Kuns, Frank D 353 Lamb, Charles Clifford i — 17 Langlais, Theodore S 311 Lathrop, William Y ; 120 Laundy, George K 271 Lay, Earl G '. 307 Lear, Ben, Jr ..:..; 311 Leavengood, Clyde... ...333 Lemasters, Albert V 38 Lester, Joseph E ......;:..-:....303 Little, Herbert Paul ..-.,.. 51 Lockwood; Park Clifford 8 Loughridge, Linn W...; 233 Lowry,.. William S......: 1.-303 Lytle, Milton ..: 356 Mabes, Paul A :...: 37 Magathan, Earl L 147 Magathan, Wallace C...'. :..... 147 Marrs, Henry E 171 Martin, Thomas F .....: 236 Massengill, Arthur 203 Mattson, James Albert 359 Mautz, George L , 110 Maxwell, Bert E 303
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Melton, David Walter 332 Meredith, William C. 223 Metzdorf, William H 51 Milam, Harrison Burt 233 Mills, William C 411 Minard, Herbert H 303 Mings, Ottley S. R 79 Misse, Fred B 1 Mitchell, Harry Alexander 150 Mohler, Harry J 230 Moll, Walter G 129 Monbeck, Roy R 178 Moore, Fred M 90 Moore, Robert D 265 Morris, Isaac L..... 222 Morse, Ernest L 98 ;Muir, Lloyd W..... : 181 -Muma, Louis B 364 Munson, Kenneth 0 1 Murphy, James W 74 Musgrave, Thomas' C... .1 311 McAllister, Chester M 246 McCarty, John C ..'. 322 McCoy, Louis M 246 McCurdy, Frank 250 McEldowney, Robert K. 390 McFarland, Roy ;....;.... -i. 154 McHenry, Guy L ; 303 Mclntire, Irviri, Heiiry --.-...-..;:.•... 97 McKellar, AlvinF;....:.-;:.... „.,... 94 McLain, Grover. C H . . . . ; . ;._.._.;..220 McMullen, Frank E:*.:...; ...•.:.-. 99 McMullen, Roy Joseph; .:. 15 McWilliams, John F 300 Neff, Frank A 99 Nelson, Fred A 268 Neptune, Elmer L 173 Nesbitt, Robert C 6 Newman, Charles M 234 Nicol, Murray Edwin 366 Norris, Alexander 142 Norris, George W 19 Norton, Clarence E 110 Norwood, Arthur 158 Ogan, Charles E 436 Oldfather, Alva J 364 Osborn, Ira D 269 Owen, Edward A 303 Owings, Archie L 222 Page, Oren W 271 Palmer, Floyd A 107 Parker, Wilburn Winston 12 Patton, Earl W 187 Pauletic, Otto, E 187
Name
Lodge
No.
Peer, Albert ;...: 125 Penner, Arthur H 180 Petrie, Charles Judson.: 303 Phillips, Thomas W 86 Pickering, George 326 Pinkham, Charles F 105 Pourron, Joseph F 86 Powell, Leonard J 430 Powell, William David 350 Preston, Frank E 150 Price, Fred A 23 Pumphrey, Clarence H 366 Puterbaugh, Joseph Clawson 262 Quakenbush, William H... 6 Radcliffe, William M 156 Randall, Glide C , 63 Ransopher, Silas, M..... :...... 176 Raskop, Mat 180 Reamer, Dick .237 Record, Theodore Pelzel .....206 Reece, Leslie M 1 ..:..l65 Reed, Fred B :......!:...l67 Reed, John A : 265 Reese, Fred C ......187 Reese, Walter .:.... 142 Riley, Roy M ; 99 Robbins, Charles Edward 51 Roberts, John Theodore 225 Roloson, Basil N 148 Ropfagel, Abraham Harry 12 Rose, Charles M .....303 Rose, James A 86 Roseworn, Orman L ;..... 51 Ross, Tenney 311 Roudebush, Robert Emmett 225 Runyon, Charles A 120 Russell, Clyde M 120 Ryan, James T 16 Samische, Hillel 68 Savage, Henry 0 137 Schafer, George L 133 Schiller, Frank W 175 Schmitt, Guy A 21 Schnacke, Austin Davis —225 Scott, Ernest D 311 Sewell, Ellsworth B. Jr 51 Shaiffer, Howard C 242 Shetlar, Ray J 441 Shields, Homer E 386 Shiney, Pearl A 330 Sieman, Herbert B 87 Smith, Elbert Claude 17 Smith, Rush Vern 60 Smith, Walter E 282
86 Name Spence, McPherson Spencer, Boyd E Springer, Arthur R St. John, Hugh R Staggs, Jesse Starks, Harry Stauth, Tom.... Steeper, Eric C Stewart, Charles Chester Stewart, Earl E Stone, Louis E.... Storer, Hugh A Stout, Omer Frank Strong, Albert L....-...._. Stroud, Louis LeRoy Stuart, L. Brown Stulp, John Oscar Sturm, Walter C Sutton, Samuel Swartz, Fred F Tabing, Frank M Tanck, William Tanner, Joseph Earl Taylor, Bert A Taylor, Ralph E Teed, Edson A Templeton, Joseph T Thomas, Philip R Toombs, George E Trutner, Herman Jr. Tucker, Samuel Turner, David W Turner, Moses M
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No. 187 303 51 113 222 222 222 256 107 210 51 207 225 ^. 94 113 204 193 303 88 225 223 58 97 189 167 222 237 85 110 311 88 187 278
Name Turner, Robert W Tyler, Eugene Underbill, Dale Vallance, Elmer R Vasconcells, Charles A Vernon, Roy Orlando Voss, George E Wagner, Nicholas Walker, Arthur F Wallace, William T Warren, Jesse D Webb, Louis A Webb, Walter H Wesjey,. RollAnd D Wheeler, Wilbert R Wiles, Samuel G Williams, CliflFord J Williamson, Carey D Williamson, Louis Dale Wilson, Ralph J Wines, William W Winkleman, Leon G Winters, Oscar K Wray, John B Wright, Leo C Yankey, Paul C Yeaton, Arthur G ;.... Yocum, Walter Young, Dr. Claud Franklin Young, LaMorris A Young, William R Zimmerman, Warren Zink, William Edgar
March Lodge
No. 187 87 237 364 192 259 311 306 90 80 216 273 192 199 11 371 99 265 246 51 187 275 364 199 2 303 383 135 8 354 49 6 12
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. GofT, Kansas, May 28, 1960 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the City Hall, Goft, Kansas at 7:30 P.M. May 28, 1960, for the purpose of dedicating the newly acquired and remodeled Hall of Goff Lodge No. 430. The M . ' . W.'. Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the Third Degree following prayer by the G/.and Chaplain with the following officers: M.\ R.'. R.'. R.'.
W.". RAY W . KINZIE W.". J O H N H . MURRAY W.". ARMAND H . BISHOP W.". B E N W . GRAYBILL
i
Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden
M . ' . W . ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY M . ' . W.". CHARLES S . MCGINNESS.... W.". CHARLES A. JERMANE
as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain
W . ' . R O Y T . INGALLS W.". ARTHUR C . HODGSON W.". FERNANDO J. LEDOUX
Principal Architect .....Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
W.". ROBERT S . COLLINS
as Grand
R.'. W.". OLLIE J. W O O D M A N W.". CLAUDE W . AYLER W . ' . GEORGE W . D U N L A P W.". J O H N C . SHAW
as Grand
W . ' . GORDON ALVIS, JR W.". CHARLES M . BROOKS L WINTERS FUNCK JAMES A L L E N STRADER H E N R Y A N T O N MASSEK COURTLAND W . DODDS
Pursuivant
Bearer of Great JJghts as Grand
Bro: MAURICE L . DRAKE... W.'. W.-. Bro. Bro.
Marshal
as Grand Sword Bearer Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward
as Assistant "I I f J
Tyler
Grand
Tyler
Bearers of
Lodge
' Procession was formed under the direction of the Grand Marshal and moved to the new Lodge Hall where the Ceremony of Dedication was held according to Ancient Usage before an assembly of members and friends of the Lodge. W . ' . GORDON ALVIS, J R . , sang the musical selections during the Dedication Ceremony. Following the ceremony W . ' . V E R N O N S. BRACK, Worshipful Master of the Lodge introduced various numbers of an entertaining program. These included selections by the Boy's Glee Club of Goff High School, and a vocal duet by Misses MELODY W E Y E R and KATHRYN B . LIPPINCOTT. A most interesting history of the
lodge was given by its first Master W . ' . OLIVER V. COLLINS. This was prefaced by an account of the fire which destroyed the Goff Lodge Hall on November 6, 1951, the night that W . ' . V E R N O N S. BRACK received his Third Degree. The main address of the evening was delivered by R.'. W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY, Deputy Grand Master, a member of the Kansas State Senate from Leavenworth County. The purpose of the Special Communication being accomplished, the M.*. W.". Grand Master ordered the procession to be reformed under direction of the Grand Marshal, whereupon the Grand Lodge returned to the City Hall and was closed in Ample Form following prayer by the Grand Chaplain. RAY W . K I N Z I E ,
Grand
Master,
ATTEST: CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S ,
Grand Secretary.
.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Fredonia, Kansas, June 11, I960 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Hall of Constellation Lodge No. 95, at 1:30 P.M., June 11 I960, for the purpose of laying the Foundation Stone of the new Wilson County Courthouse. T h e ceremony was undertaken at request of all lodges in District 28. Preparation for the event began about a year ago under the direction of the then District Deputy Grand Master, R.'. W.". RALPH F . RUSSELL. The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened on the First Degree following prayer by the Grand Chaplain with the following officers: M.'. R.". R.'. R.".
W.". RAY W . K I N Z I E W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY W.". ARM AND H . BISHOPW.". B E N W . GRAYBILL...
:
Grand Master ..Deputy Grand Master Grand Settlor Ward At Grand Junior Warden
M . ' . W.*. B E N S . P A U L E N M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S . MCGINNESS Bro. CLARENCE W . JOHNSON M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER
-.Grand'Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain Grand Orator
W . ' . A R T H U R C . HODGSON W . ' . ARTHUR M . WILLIAMS
Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon
W.". ROBERT J. BAILEY
W . ' . GERALD G . SCOTT W . ' . CLAUDE W . AYLER W.*. W A L T E R R . VANDAVEER, J R W . ' . W I L L I A M M . MCBRIDE W . ' . M E L B U R N C . BARNES
Grand Marshal
as Grand Sword Bearer Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Pursuivant Principal Architect
W . ' . D E A N C. R E L P H
Bearer of Great Lights
W.*. FRED W . A W A L T
as Grand
Tyler
Procession was formed under direction of the Grand Marshal and was preceded by a Color Guard furnished by Company B of the 174th Military Police Battalion, Kansas National Guard, County Commissioners of Wilson County, and the Fredonia High School Band under direction of Bro. GEORGE A. BEGGS. An Honor Guard of Knights Templar in uniform from Abd-El-Kader Commandery No. 27, K. T. of Fredonia under command of Sir Knight W A R R E N W . STOVER, E . ' . Commander, followed the band. The procession was over two blocks in length and was completed by the Altoona High School Band under the direction of R A L P H DICE, music instructor. Forming outside the Lodge Hall, the procession moved around the courthouse square and approached the speakers' platform from the south, where the beautifully engraved stone was placed according to Ancient Ceremonies by the officers of the Grand Lodge., . .^ An oration was delivered by M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER, Past Grand Master and former State Senator, from Montgomery County. Music was furnished by the two bands, and an address of welcome was delivered by W . ' . HARRY L . ORENDORFF, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners and a Past Master of Benedict Lodge N o . 403. H e was a member'of the Commission in 1948 when the original plans were made for the construction of the courthouse. Several interesting items were among the contents of the box. One was a brick from the old building which is being superceded, and a testimonial to M . ' . W . ' . B E N S . PAULEN, long time resident of the city and former governor -of the state. Bro. PAULEN, nearing his 91st year, is Kansas' most_ distinguished Mason, the Senior Past Grand Master and since December 14, 1937 the Grand 'Treasurer of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. H e was on hand to perform his
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duties in connection with deposit of the box, and was given an ovation by the assembled citizens and brethren. The Grand Lodge was performing a return engagement for on May 26, 1886, they had also laid the cornerstone of the old courthouse. The ceremonies had been arranged under the direction of R:. W:. WILBUR E. PETTYJOHN, District Deputy Grand Master of the 28th District, who was supported by the Masters of all seven lodges in the district, and by the presence of six additional District Deputy Grand Masters, as follows : R:. W:. CALVIN c. JOCHIMS, Leavenworth, District No.3; ALBERT H . BURNS, Girard, D istrict No. 10; BENJAMIN F. GREEN, McCune, District No. 12; HAROLD M. WARD, Waverly, D istrict No. 16; J. RAy JONES, Elk Falls, District No. 31, and KENNETH W . SHREVE, Wichita, District No. 47. Past Grand Masters present included M:. W:. E. GLENN ROBISON, Grand Lecturer; and the Junior Past Grand Master, M.·. W.·. ADDISON C. IRBY. Following the ceremonies, procession was reformed and returned to the Lodge Hall where introductions were made, and congratulations and thanks extended to those taking part. Grand Master KINZIE then closed the Grand Lodge in Ample Form following prayer by the Grand Chaplain. RAY W. KINZIE, Grand Master. ATTEST: CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary.
Photo Courtesy Kansas Masonic Digest
M:. TV:. RAY TV. KINZIE poses with M: . TV: . BEN S. PAULEN, Gralld Treasurer, and Senior Past Grand M aster. Bro. Bell was made a Masoll Oil October 14, 1890 and was born Oil July 14, 1869. H e is Kansas' "grandest Mason" .
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
Hoisington, Kansas, June 18, 1960 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the gymnasium of Roosevelt School in Hoisington, Kansas· on Saturday afternoon at 3:30 P.M., June 18, 1960, for the purpose of laying the cornerstone and dedicating the new Lodge Hall of Hoisington Lodge No. 331. The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First D egree of Masonry following prayer by the Grand Chaplain with the following officers present : W.·. RAy W . KINZIE-....................................................................... Grand Master W.·. JOHN H . MURRAy ...................................................... D eputy Grand Master W.·. ARMAND H. BISHOP .................................................. Grand Senior lJVarden W:. BEN W . GRAyBILL .................................................... Grand Junior lJ7arden W:. CLYDE E. MADDEN ..........................................................as Grand Treasurer M.·. W.·. CHARLES S. MCGINNESS...................................................... Gr'and Secretary Rev. and Bro. CLARENCE W. JOHNSON ................................................ Grand Chaplain M.·. W.·. ADDISON C. IRBy ...................................................................... Grand Orator W:. ARTHUR c. HODGSON .................................................. Grand Senior D eacon W:. ORVAL E. WEEKS .................................................... as Grand Junior D eacon W.·. ROBERT J . BAILEy.................................................................. Grand Marshal W.·. JOHN H. WHITE ...................................................... as Grand Sword Bearer W.·. CLAUDE W . AyLER .................................................... Grand Senior Steward W.·. J. WYLIE LOGAN ..................................................as Grand Junior Steward W.·. WILLIAM T. SCHLICHTER ..................................................Grand Pursuivant Bro. EDWIN J. MANWEILER....................................................Principal Architect W.· . JOHN JASON MEyER................................................B earer of Great Lights W. ·. JOHN T . HERZOG .................................................................as Grand Tyler W:. PASCHAL W. LUNDy ..................................................Assistant Grand Tyler
M.·. R. ·. R.·. R:.
The culmination of a 40 year dream is this fine new Masonic Temple in Hoisington. The Procession was formed under direction of the Grand Marshal, and was led by a Color Guard from Hoisington Post No. 286, American Legion, and the Hoisington High School Band under direction of Brother LEE DICKS, Director. An Honor Guard of 18 Sir Knights in uniform from St. Orner Commandery No. 14 of Great Bend under command of Sir Knight CLARENCE W. BAKER, and a group of DeMolay boys from Hoisington Chapter, preceded the members of Grand Lodge. The .parade was almost two blocks long and after marching nine
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blocks through the business distrirt of the city arrived at the site of the new Temple at 2nd and Vine Streets. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Grand Marshal and following a brief address of welcome by Mayor W . ' . ELMER W . TINDALL, the cornerstone of the new $65,000 Temple was laid according to Ancient Form and Usage. A most appropriate address was delivered by M . ' . W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY, Junior Past Grand Master, following which procession was reformed and returned to the Roosevelt School where Grand Lodge was called oflf to meet again at 7 : 1 5 P.M.
After a sumptuous dinner in the new Temple, which was served to 176 guests by the Ladies of the Eastern Star, the Grand Lodge officers reconvened in the Roosevelt School Gymnasium where Grand Lodge was called on with the officers as before with the following exceptions and changes. W . ' . FAY JENNINGS filled the station of Grand Pursuivant W . ' . D O N C . HEMINGER carried the Book of Constitutions and the Symbolic Lodge was borne by the following: W . ' . FRED E . CHILDS W.". CARL A. M. EKBLAD
W . ' . JOSEPH L . PIEPER W . ' . ELMER W . TINDALL
The Procession moved to the new Lodge Hall where the officers of Grand Lodge performed the Ceremony of Dedication according to Ancient Usage before a large assembly of members and friends of the Lodge. Music for the Dedication Ode was furnished by a Male Quartette composed of Brothers MAURICE E . GORDON, V E R N O N EVERS, J O H N W . GODBEY, and M Y R O N W H E A T O N , accompanied by Mrs. M E L V I N V. J O H N S O N . T h e quartette
also furnished two numbers on the musical program. Following the Dedication Ceremony a very interesting history of the Lodge was given by W . ' . ROY CORNELIUS and the Dedicatory Address was delivered by Rev. and Brother MAURICE E . GORDON.
Greetings were extended by Past Grand Masters, M . ' . W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY and SAMUEL G . W I L E S .
W . ' . CLYDE ^ E . MADDEN reported that Brother DAVIS,
son of the first Master of the Lodge, had called long distance from Boston, Massachusetts, to offer congratulations. A vocal solo, "Bless This House", by Mrs. PATTI PICKERT was much appreciated and the meeting was closed with the singing of the "Lord's Prayer" by Brother V E R N O N EVERS.
Mrs. PICKERT was accompanied by Mrs. J.
LOGAN, and Bro. EVERS by Mrs. MELVIN V. J O H N S O N .
WYLIE
Organ music for the pro-
cessionals was provided by Miss KAY BURGAT, Associate Worthy Advisor of the Rainbow Girls. The evening's program was introduced by the Master of the Lodge W . ' . FRANKLIN J. WOODWARD. The excellence of the program testified to the work of the Program Committee, in which the Secretary of the Lodge W . ' . MELVIN V. JOHNSON carried on the correspondence. Members of the Committee in addition to the Secretary are: W . ' . ORVAL E . W E E K S , Chairman, W . ' . J. W Y L I E LOGAN, W . ' . J O E L . COCHRANE, W . ' . R O Y CORNELIUS, W . " . W A R R E N EDGAR T H R O C K MORTON, W.". L E O N E . W H I T E M A N , W . " . J O H N H . W H I T E and Brothers J O H N R. N O R T O N , ERNEST W . J O N E S , R . D U A N E K R A F T and GEORGE W . BUTLER.
Following the program, the Grand Lodge was again formed in procession under the direction of the Grand Marshal and returned to Roosevelt School where, following prayer by the Grand Chaplain, the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form. RAY W . K I N Z I E ,
ATTEST:
Grand CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S ,
Grand Secretary.
Master.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Baxter Springs, July 2, I960 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Hall of Baxter Lodge N o . 71 at 1:00 P.M., July 2, I960, for the purpose of laying the cornerstone of the new Field House of the Riverton School. T h e M . ' . W . " . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree following prayer by the Grand Chaplain with the following officers: M.-. R.'. R.'. R.'.
W.'. RAY W . KINZIE W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL
,
W.". FERDINAND F . PUNKE
Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden .....Grand Junior Warden as Grand
Treasurer
M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES. S . M C G I N N E S S
Grand
Secretary
Bro. CLARENCE W . JOHNSON
Grand
Chaplain
W.". LAWRENCE R. SIMPSON
W.". ARTHUR C . HODGSON W . ' . ARTHUR M . WILLIAMS W . ' . ROBERT J. BAILEY
"
Bro. W.'. Bro. . Bro.
:
GERALD E . BARKLEY BILLY J O E HESSEE LOYAL B . AUMAN SAMUEL W . DOUTHIT......;
Bro. MAURICE L . DRAKE Bro. JAMES D,' W O O T E N
Bro. EMERY O . BALDWIN Bro. FRANKLIN F . LAMMERS
Grand Orator
Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon Grand
Marshal
as Assistant Grand as Grand Sword as Grand Senior as Grand Junior as Grand Principal
Marshal Bearer Steward Steward
Pursuivant Architect
Bearer of the Great Lights as Grand
Tyler
; : ' M e m b e r s of the Grand Lodge boarded automobiles and, with special escort provided' by. the Sheriff of Cherokee. County, proceeded to the Riverton School about 5 miles from the city. Arriving there, a procession was formed under direction of the. Grand Marshal. Order of parade was as follows: A color guard from the American Legion Post, members of Troop 20, Boy Scouts of America; the Riverton High School Band; an Honor Guard of Knights Templar from Montjoie Commandery No. 29, Pittsburg, under command of Sir Knight JAMES G . D U F F , E . ' . ' Grand Generalissimo of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kansas; a large group.of the members of Mirza Temple AAONMS, Pittsburg, and members of the Grand Lodge. Following a parade around the school grounds, the procession â&#x20AC;¢ was halted at the site of the new $290,000 Field House where the cornerstone of the building was laid according to Ancient Form and Usage. Prelimiriafy to the Ceremony, a new 50 star U.S. flag, the gift of U.S. Senator FRANK CARLSON, was" formally raised and the Pledge of Allegiance was given by the members of Boy Scout Troop N o . 20. T h e ceremonies were further supplemented by the reading of a short history of the Riverton School District by Bro. W Y A T T P. LAUGHLIN, Principal of the High School, musical selections of a patriotic nature by the Riverton High School Band under the direction of J O H N A . BARNETT, and a most appropriate address by W . ' . LAWRENCE R . SIMPSON, a
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Past Master of Lotus Lodge No. 286, Blue Mound, and the Director of Accreditation for the State Department of Education. Upon completion of the ceremonies, the members of Grand Lodge returned to the Hall of Baxter Lodge where the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry following prayer by the Grand Chaplain. Supporting our Grand Master on this occasion were three District Deputy Grand Masters, ·R:. W:. BENJAMIN F. GREEN, McCune, District No. 12, R:. W:. ALBERT H. BURNS, Girard, District No. 10, and R:. W:. FRED W. WYATT, Galena, District No. 11. The latter had a major part in arranging for the ceremonies and setting up the program. RAY W. KINZIE Grand Master . ATTEST: CHARLES S. MCGINNESS Grand Secretary.
Officers of Grand Lodge prepare to "tesf' the cornerstone{Jnd~" direction of M:. TV:. RAY IV. KINZIE, Grand Master (wearing silk hat) . Reading from left to right R:. TV:. BEN TV. GRAYBILL, Grand Junior Warden, R:. TV:. ARMAND H . BISHOP, Grand Senior TVarden and R:. TV:. JOHN H . MURRAY, D eputy Grand Master.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
Colony, Kansas, September 17, 1960 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons was convened in the Hall of Olive Branch Lodge No. 212, AF&AM Colony, Kansas , at 1 :30 P.M., September 17, 1960, for the purpose of laying the Founda· tion Stone for the new school building now under construction in that city. The Grand. Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry follow· ing prayer by the Grand Chaplain, with the following officers :
M.·. W.·. RAy W.
KINZIE .. ...................................................................... Grand
Master
R:. W:. JOHN H. MUR1l.Ay ........................................................D eputy Grand Master R:. W:. ARMAND H. BISHOP .................................................... Grand Senior lI/'arden M:. W:. E. GLENN ROBISON ................................................as Grand Junior Warden W.·. LAFAYETTE T. BAR1l.0N ..................................................as Grand Treasurer M.·. W.·. CHARLES S. MCGINNESS ...................................................... Grand Secretary W:. ELROY E. TILLOTSON ..................................................... as Grand Chaplain Bro. ANDREW F. SCHOEPPEL ........................................................... .Grand Orator W.·. ARTHUR C. HODGSON .................................................. Grand Senior Deacon W:. FRANK 1. POST ........................................................as Grand Junior Deacon W.·. LORE V. BADER .................................................................. as Grand Marshal W.·. LEON E. PERSINGER ................................................as Grand Sword Bearer Bro. FRED 1. BURTON .............................................................. Principal Architect W.·. BOWMAN 1. COLLINS ............................................ as Grand Senior Steward W.·. JACK K. SHRIVER ........................................................ Grand Junior Steward Bro. MAURICE L. DRAKE ......................................................as Grand Pursuivant W.·. IRVING 1. LINDSAy ................................................................ as Grand Tyler
M:. IV:. RAY W . KINZIE raps the cornerstone three times in Ancient Cere· mony performed at Colony school house Sept. 17, 1960. M:. W:. E. GLENN ROBISON who substituted for Grand Junior Warden, BEN W. GRAYBILL is shown in foreground. R:. W:. ARMAND H . BISHOP, Grand Senior Warden looks on but R:. W:. JOHN H. MURRAY, D eputy Grand Master is partially hid from camera's view.
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The procession was formed on the street in front of the Lodge Hall and was preceded by many civic units, delegations and bands as follows: A Color Guard from the 195th Engineers, Kansas National Guard, lola. School Board Members and faculty. Lions Club, Student Council Members, and the High School bands from Colony, Welda, Kincaid, and lola. The latter composed of 114 members played the musical selections during the ceremonies. The procession, headed by the above civic units, moved ahead of the Masonic group which was accompanied by 20 Knights Templar in full uniform under command of Sir Knight STANLEY J. KIRK, R . ' . E . " . Past Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Kansas. The Knights Templar acted as an honor guard for the occasion. They were members of Esdraelon Commandery No. 49 of lola. Upon arrival at the site of the school building the ceremonies began with the presentation of a 50 star U. S. flag by Senator ANDREW F . SCHOEPPEL to Mr. ROBERT WEATHERMAN, School Board Director who accepted the same and assisted in raising it while the band played the National Anthem. W . ' . ARTHUR C. HODGSON, Grand Senior Deacon, then led the audience in a pledge of allegiance to the flag. Following an invitation from the school board, M . ' . W . ' . RAY W . KINZIE and other officers of the Grand Lodge then laid the cornerstone of the new building according to the Ancient Usage. An address, highly appropriate to the occasion, was delivered by the Grand Orator, Bro. ANDREW F . SCHOEPPEL, U.S. Senator from Kansas. The benediction was pronounced at the conclusion of the ceremonies and the procession reformed for return to the Lodge Hall where the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form, following introductions. Those recognized included the officers who were filling in, and the following District Deputy Grand Masters: R.*.
W.'.
HAROLD
M . WARD,
District
16, Waverly,
R.'.
W.".
ROBERT
D.
HoSKiNS, District No. 33, Emporia, R.'. W . ' . PHILLIP H . FLOTTMAN, District 14, Humboldt. M . ' . W . " . ADDISON C . IRBY, of Fort Scott, Junior Past Grand Master was called upon for remarks. Although not present in the Hall, Brother G E N E FARRIS, who had worked diligently to make the program a success, was complimented for his arduous endeavors. RAY W . K I N Z I E ,
ATTEST:
Grand CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S ,
Grand Secretary.
Master.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
Colby, Kansas, September 24, I960 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the kitchen of the new Masonic Temple at 7:30 P.M., September 24, I960, for the purpose of dedicating the Masonic Temple of St. Thomas Lodge N o . 306. The M . ' . W.". Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the Third Degree following prayer by the Grand Secretary, who acted as Grand Chaplain during the ceremonies. The following officers were present: M.". M.'. R.'. R.'.
W.". RAY W . K I N Z I E W . ' . KARL W . BAUMGARTNER W.". ARMAND H . BISHOP W.". B E N W . GRAYBILL
Grand .....as Deputy Grand Grand Senior ....Grand Junior
W . ' . DAVID FERGUSON M . ' . W.". CHARLES _S. _MCGINNESS M . ' . W . ' . CLINE C . CURTISS
'.
W.". ARTHUR C . HODGSON W . ' . HAROLD D . M C K E N Z I E W.". ROBERT J. BAILEY
â&#x20AC;¢.
Grand
Marshal
as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward
W . ' . WILBUR G . WARNER
as Grand
W . ' . EDWARD J. PURMA..
Piirsuivant
Bearer of Great Lights
W . ' . T H O M A S O . CALLIHAM
Bearer of
Constitution
1
Bro. K E I T H E . M C G E E
I
Bro. W I L L I A M N I K L Bro. FRED CARPENTER
I J
W . ' . RALPH H . JAIN W . ' . PASCHAL W . LUNDY
as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Orator
Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
W . ' . HENRY T . WHITLEY W . ' . RAY L A V E R N BREMSER W . ' . CARL W . KOONTZ
Bro. J O E L O . G U N N E L S
Master Master Warden Warden
Bearers of Symbolic
'
Lodge
Principal Architect .......Grand Tyler
Procession was formed under the direction of the Grand Marshal and moved to the new Lodge Hall where the ceremony of dedication was held according to Ancient Form and Usage before a large assembly of Masons, Eastern Stars, and friends of the Lodge. Organ music for the procession was played by Mrs. MABEL MoLSTAD of Minneapolis, Minnesota, a former Grand Organist for the Grand Chapter of Minnesota, O. E. S. Miss THELMA CONNELLY, of Colby, sang the ode during the dedication. Following the dedication ceremony a history of St. Thomas Lodge was delivered by W . ' . Brother RALPH H . JAIN, and the dedicatory address was delivered by the Grand Orator. Congratulations were extended on behalf of the Grand Lodge by M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, RAY W . IONZIE, and others. It was announced by W.". DAVID FERGUSON that the building was now debt free and that a substantial amount had been accumulated for the purchase of a carpet. The Job's Daughters Choir, directed by Mrs. BETTY HUDGENS and under the supervision of the Guardian Mrs. MAXINE T H O M P S O N , sang several numbers and Mrs. PEARL BAUMGARTNER, Worthy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter O. E. S. of Kansas, brought greetings and congratulations. A telegram from W.". WILLLAM D . FERGUSON expressing congratulations to the lodge and regrets over his absence was read by the Grand Secretary, who also paid tribute to him and two other members of the Building Committee, W.". CLAUDE E . HARRISON and W.".
RALPH H . JAIN.
W . ' . W I L L I A M D . FERGUSON,
the father of the present Master, had served as Master of the Lodge in 1915.
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Grand Malter RAY W. KINZIE pourl the corn of nuriJhment upon the Iym bolic lodge in the new and fully paid for H all of St. Thomal Lodge No . 306. The symbolic Lodge used in the dedication ceremony was a replica of the building constructed by Mrs. MERLE MORRIS, Worthy Matron of Colby Chapter No. 442, O. E. s. The business of the Special Communication being completed, the Grand Lodge was formed in procession under the direction of the Grand Master and returned to the kitchen where, following prayer, the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form. The ceremonies at the new Temple were preceded by a dinner at the Community Building which was attended by over two hundred members and friend s. The Chorus from the DeMolay Chapter sang at this dinner.
RAy W. KINZIE, Grand Malter. ATTEST: CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary.
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SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N .
Emporia, Kansas, October 1, 1960 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons was convened in the hall of Emporia, Lodge N o . 12 AF&AM Emporia, Kansas, a t l i O O P.M., October 1, I960, for the purpose of laying the Foundation Stone for a new PpsbOffice and Federal Building located two blocks north of the Lodge Hall. The' Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry with the following officers: M.'. R.'. R.'. â&#x20AC;¢R.'..
W . - . RAY W . KINZIE W . ' . J O H N H. MURRAY W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL
Grand .Deputy Grand L......Grand Senior ...Grand Junior
W . ' . R A L P H V. COTTON ;
Master Master Warden Warden
as Grand Treasurer
W . ' . ANDREW F . FRY.r......
as Grand Secretary
W . ' . ELROY E . TILLOTSON Bro. ANDREW F . SCHOEPPEL
..".
,
as Grand Chaplain Grand Orator
W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON W . ' . ARTHUR M . WILLIAMS
:.,......., .....i, :
Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon
W . ' . ROBERT J. BAILEY
M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON W . ' . HARRY A. W O O D
;...
;...:;;.;
Grand
Marshal
Assistant Grand Marshal ...Grand Sword Bearer
W . ' . JAMES V . PARSONS Bro. R. W I L F O R D RIEGLE
Principal Architect Bearer of Constitution
W . ' . CHESTER V. MORRIS W . ' . CLAUDE W . AYLER W . ' . JACK K . SCHRIVER
Bearer of Great Lights Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward
W . ' . W I L L I A M T . SCHLICHTER
Grand
W . ' . R . D E E HOSKINS
Pursuivant
as Grand Tyler
The procession was formed on the street in front of the Lodge Hall and moved under the direction of the Grand Marshal to Commercial Street, thence north three blocks, thence west to the Post Office Building where the Grand Lodge participated in a Program of Dedication of the new building. Following the conclusion of the ceremonies, the Grand Lodge was reformed under the direction of the Grand Marshal and returned to the Lodge room where the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form at 3:30 P.M. following prayer by the Grand Chaplain. Earlier in the day members of the Grand Lodge had been guests at a luncheon for distinguished visitors in the Broadview Hotel. RAY W . K I N Z I E ,
Grand ATTEST: A N D R E W F . FRY,
as Grand Secretary.
Master.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
#
Baldwin, Kansas, October 15, 1960 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Lodge Hall of Palmyra Lodge N o . 23, Baldwin, Kansas, at 10:00 A.M.,- October 15, I960, for the purpose of laying the Cornerstone of the new Library on the campus of Baker University. The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry following prayer by M.'. W . ' . S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY, with the following officers: M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON
as Grand
R.'. W.". J O H N H . MURRAY R.'. W . ' . A R M A N D H . BISHOP R.'. W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL R.'. W . ' . M . \ W.'. Bro. M.". W . ' .
Master
Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden
D A M O N M . GRIMES CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S H O M E R K . EBRIGHT S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY
W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON R.'. W.". C. W A Y N E D I C K E N
as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain Grand Orator
Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
W . ' . FLOYD H . C O F F M A N
as Grand
Marshal
W . ' . JOSEPH K . GORBUTT Bro. K E N N E T H A. TRAVIS
as Grand Senior as Grand Junior
Steward Steward
W . ' . LAWRENCE A. LAMB
Principal
W.". JOSEPH H . COFFMAN W . ' . CHARLES VIRGIL REEVES
W . ' . ALBERT T . D A N L E Y W . ' . PASCHAL W . LUNDY
Architect
Bearer of Great Bearer of
Lights
Constitution
as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler
Procession was formed under direction of the Grand Marshal and followed a color guard furnished by the American Legion to the site of the partially completed library on the campus of Baker University where the Cornerstone was laid according to Ancient Usage. Members of Grand Lodge were introduced by Bro. WILLIAM SCARBOROUGH, President of Baker University, to the citizens and faculty who gathered to witness the ceremony. It was Homecoming Day at the University and it was fitting that W . ' . PASCHAL W . LUNDY, a graduate of Baker in 1910, should be returning to his Alma Mater as an officer of Grand Lodge 50 years following his, graduation. Following the laying of the Cornerstone, a highly interesting and informative address was delivered by M . ' . W . ' . S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY, a former graduate of Baker and a long time resident of Baldwin. The procession was reformed and returned to the Lodge Hall where the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form following prayer by M . ' . W . ' . S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY.
The members of Grand Lodge and their wives were guests of the University at a delightful luncheon served in the Student Union Building. E. G L E N N ROBISON,
as Grand Master. ATTEST: CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S ,
Grand
Secretary.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Auburn, Kansas, October 27, I960 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons was convened in the preparation room of the new Lodge Hall of Auburn Lodge No. 32, Auburn, Kansas, at 7:30 P.M., October 27, I960, for the purpose of dedicating the Lodge Hall. T h e M . ' . W.'. Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form following prayer by the Grand Chaplain with the following officers: M.'. W . ' . RAY W . KINZIE M.'. W . ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY W . ' . ROBERT D . BROWN R.'. W.". B E N W . GRAYBILL
Grand as Deputy Grand as Grand Senior Grand Junior
Master Master Warden Warden
W.". SAMUEL M . HENDERSON
as Grand
W . ' . CARL H . MOORE
as Grand Secretary
-M.'. W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S
as Grand
W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON W . ' . W A Y N E ENGLER
as Grand Marshal
W . ' . J O H N H . MAUS
as Grand Sword Bearer
Bro. MAURICE L . DRAKE
as Grand
I
W.\ J O H N C . BICKEL W . ' . L U T H E R A. W H I T T E N
f J
W . ' . LUTHER P. MOORE
W . ' . J O H N HENDERSON W . ' . JAMES A. W H I T T E N W . ' . MARVIN E . BILLINGS
Pursuivant
"]
W.-. HAROLD L . H O Y W . ' . CLARENCE R . BAXTER
Chaplain
Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
W . ' . P A U L MADDEN
W . ' . LLOYD L . STAHL
Treasurer
Bearers of the Lodge Bearer of Great Lights ...Principal
Architect
as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand
Tyler
Procession was formed under the direction of the Grand Marshal and entered the Lodge Room of the new building. Because of the crowded condition of the room, the officers had difficulty in reaching their stations. When the stations were reached, the assemblage was seated and the Ceremony of Dedication was carried out in accordance with Ancient Form and Usage. Following the Ceremony W . ' . K E N N E T H W . H E N R Y , Master of the Lodge, with appropriate remarks reviewed the steps taken to acquire the new building and then introduced R.'. W . ' . HAROLD D . GARWOOD, District Deputy Grand Master of the 25th District as Master of Ceremonies for the evening. The Centennial Address, most appropriate for the occasion, was delivered by W.*. CARL H . MOORE, who has been Secretary of Auburn Lodge for 37 years. Other greetings and congratulations were extended after which the Address of the Evening was delivered by M.". W.*. RAY W . K I N Z I E , Grand Master. The evening was made especially pleasant because of the large gathering which turned out to congratulate the Lodge on its Centennial and the acquisition of a new building which takes the place of a building occupied by the Lodge for 97 years. Following the ceremonies the Grand Lodge officers returned to the preparation
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room of the Lodge where the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form following prayer by the Grand Chaplain. Officers of the Grand Lodge and their ladies were entertamed with a dinner at the School Gymnasium prior to the evening's ceremonies and refreshments were served to everyone present following the dedication. It was a most pleasant and successful evening.
RAy W.
KINzIE,
Grand Master . ArrEST: CARL
H.
MOORE,
as Grand Secretary.
This very useful building takes the place of structure which housed the Lodge for 97 years.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
Kiowa, Kansas, November 19, 1960 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the hall of Cosmos Lodge No. 278, Kiowa, Kansas at 1:30 P.M. on November 19, 1960 for the purpose of participating in the Cornerstone and dedication ceremonies of the new Post Office Building. The M.·. W.·. Grand Lodge was opened on the First Degree of Masonry in Ample Form following prayer by the Grand Chaplain with the following officers:
M.·. M.·. R:. R:.
W.·. RAy W. KrNZIE ........................................................................ Grand Master W.·. EARL R. BROWN .................................................... as D eputy Grand Master W .: . ARMAND H . BISHOP .................................................... Grand Senior lIVarden W:. BEN W. GRAyBILL .................................................. Grand Junior lIVarden W.·. ROBERT T. ISHMAEL, SR ...............................................as Grand Treasurer M.·. W.·. CHARLES S. MCGINNESS ...................................................... Grand Secretary Bro. GRAYDON H . PITTMAN ....................................................as Grand Chaplain Bro. FRANK CARLSON ........................................................................ Grand Orator W.·. ARTHUR C. HODGSON .................................................. Grand Senior D eacon W.·. WILLIAM E. HENRy .................. ................... .........as Grand Junior D e.acon W.·. ROBERT ]. BAILEy.................................................................. Grand Marshal W.·. HARRY A. WOOD .......................................................... Grand Sword B earer W.·. CHARLES D. MCBRAyER.............., .................................as Grand Pursuivant W.·. JAMES E. MILLER............................................................ Principal Architect Bre. DAVID F. JOHNSON .................................................... Master of Ceremonies W .·. HERBERT O . MOWBRAy ... ..................... ................... . B earer of Great Lights Bre. FRANKLIN M. WALLACE ........................ .. ...... ~ ........ B earer of Co nstitutions W .·. CLAUDE W. AyLER.................................................... Grand Senior Steward W.·. JACK K. SHRIVER ............................................. :.......... Grand Junior Steward Bre. WALTER GENE GERMAN ..................................: ............. ,...... as Grand T yler Processien was fermed under direction .of the Gra~d Marshal in front of the Veterans Hall and meved te the site of the new Post Office at the rear .of a parade made up as fellows: Pelice escort; American Legion VFW Celer Guard; ·.open car with .Senator FRANK CARLSON, the Mayor, the Postmaster, and a ·representativ.e ~ ef~~'th.e Post Office department; the Kiowa High School marcping ', band,. ai).~.:<.th~ ·,}.fasonic processipn . in the prescribed order of Mar~h . . :'~~'" • .;, ;;:;; ":, '~.' . Upen arrival at the Post Office the officers .of the Grand Lodge mounted a platferm erected for the occasion and laid the Cornerstone .of the new building
Grand Master KINZIE is shown at the microphone addressing a large crowd in front of Kiowd s new postoffi ce. View shows speakers stand and part of the fille Kiowa High School Band which furnished music for the marching and the ceremollY. U. S. Sellator FRANK CARLSON was the principal speaker for the event.
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according to the Ancient Ceremonies of our Order. Following this U. S. Senator FRANK CARLSON delivered a most inspiring and patriotic address. During the ceremonies Bro. D AVID JOH NSON acted as Master of Ceremonies and introduced the Mayor of Kiowa, the Postmaster, W.¡. BUFORD EMM ELE, and others who appeared on the program. A 50 star flag which had previously flown over the nation's capital was also presented to the postmaster by Senator CARLSON and appropriately mounted over the new building by the Color Guard.
One of the most beautiful cornerstones laid during the year was the one at the Kiowa postoffice building.
Following the program, the Masonic procession was reformed and returned to the Lodge H all where the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form following prayer by the Grand Chaplain. Prior to the convening of Grand Lodge, the officers of Grand Lodge and their ladies were guests at a bounteous repast served by Cosmos Lodge No. 278 . Every courtesy was extended to those present. M:. W:. JAMES H. TRICE, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, was an honored guest for the occasion. RAy W. KINzIE, Grand Master. ATTEST : CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Lakin, Kansas, January 1, 1961 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Hall of Emerald Lodge No. 289, Lakin, Kansas, at 1:00 P.M. M . S . Time by M . ' . W . ' . EARL R. BROWN, acting as the personal representative and special deputy of our Grand Master, M . ' . W . ' . RAY W . KINZIE, for the purpose of conducting burial rites for our late M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES A. LoucKS, Grand Master of Masons in Kansas in 1925. The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the Third Degree of Masonry following prayer by the Grand Chaplain, with the following officers: M.'. W . ' . E A R L R . BROWN
as Grand
M . ' . W . ' . KARL J. BAUMGARTNER Bro. N O R M A N F . MCCLAREN Bro. GEORGE D . M C K I N N E Y Bro. W.'. M.'. W . ' . W.'.
Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro.
K E N N E T H A. SCOTT JOSEPH M . EVES SAMUEL G . W I L E S EMERY M . MOORE
, .'.—
-
HAROLD L . WILLIAMS LEWIS H . Y A K E L SIDNEY S. TATE ROY R. KURZ
W . ' . JAMES H . COLE W . ' . PASCHAL W . LUNDY
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain as Grand Orator
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon Bearer of the Great Lights Bearer of Constitutions
R.'. W . ' . W I L L I A M E . MONTGOMERY
W . ' . RICHARD L . BROWN Bro. ROBERT L . WILLIAMS W . ' . BILLY L . MOORE
Master
as Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden
as Grand
i...
Marshal
as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Pursuivant as Grand T^ler
The Grand Master announced that the purpose of the Special Communication was to perform the last Masonic Rites for late M . ' . W . ' . Bro. CHARLES A. LouCKS, who had answered the call of the Supreme Grand Master on December 28, I960. Funeral services were held at the United Presbyterian Church in Lakin and were conducted by the Rev. B E N J A M I N F . HENRY, Pastor Emeritus, assisted by the Rev. RICHARD H . HOLMES, Pastor of the church. The Scottish Rite 33° Service was exemplified in the church by Brothers CARL W . HAGEL, ARTHUR W . BOYER, and EARL R . BROWN.
The brethren formed lines from the church to the hearse and proceeded to Lakin Cemetery where lines were again formed to the grave. Here the Masonic graveside service was very ably conducted by M . ' . W . ' . EARL R . BROWN. The brethren then returned to the Masonic Temple. M . ' . W . ' . EARL R . BROWN called attention to the long Masonic record of our departed brother M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES A. LOUCKS, called upon all brethren, to emulate his example, commended Emerald Lodge for a job well done and expressed appreciation on behalf of our Grand Master as well as himself to ail of the brethren for coming to Lakin—some from a long distance on a cold and windy Jioliday afternoon. " Sir Knight J. LAVERNE DICKEY, R . " . E . ' . Grand Commander of Knights Templar of Kansas, was present to represent that group, and M . ' . E.'. O r r i s B. A L L E N was in attendance as the personal representative of M . ' . E.". HARRY E
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CROSSWHITE, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter RAM of Kansas.
W . ' . G.
D E A N V A N BLARICUM of Minneola represented the K. C. C. H .
W / . N O R M A N F . MCCLAREN, Master of Emerald Lodge, expressed appreciation to all for their attendance and extended a'welcome on behalf of the Lodge. Following Prayer by the Grand Chaplain the M . ' . W.*. Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the Third Degree of Masonry. EARL R . B R O W N ,
as Grand Master. ATTEST: J O S E P H M . EVES,
as Grand Secretary. Refreshments consisting of sandwiches and coffee were served by the ladies of Lakin Chapter N o . 244, OES, following the close of Grand Lodge.
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SPECL\L COMMUNICATION. Eureka, Kansas, February 11, 1961 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the hall of Fidelity Lodge No. 106 Eureka, Kansas, at 7:20 P.M. on the evening of February 11, 1961 for the purpose of dedicating the newly acquired and remodeled hall of the Lodge. The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. was opened in a room adjacent to the Secretary's office on the First Degree of Masonry following prayer by the Grand Chaplain with the following officers: M.'. R.'. R.'. R.'.
W . ' . RAY W . KINZIE W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL
W.'. M.'. W.'. W.'. Bro.
;
ARLEY D . BURT CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S ELROY E . TILLOTSON-, W A L T E R M . OSTENBURG
;
W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON W . ' . ARTHUR M . WILLIAMS
Master Master Warden Warden
as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary _ as Grand Chaplain Grand Orator
Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon
W . ' . ROBERT J. BAILEY
Grand
W . ' . WILLIAM H . KRIBBLE
Marshal
as Grand Sword Bearer
W . ' . CHARLES W . H A L L
as Grand
W . ' . CLAUDE W . AYLER W . ' . ROBERT B . CARPENTER W . ' . JESSE W . BANE
Pursuivant
Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward Bearer of Great Lights
R.'. W . ' . LEWIS J. CAIN W . ' . H. GORDON PHILIPS
Bearer of Constitutions Principal Architect
W.". AuDREE C. CARROLL W . ' . LEVI A. OBLANDER
Grand Deputy Grand Grand Senior Grand junior
as Grand
Tyler
]
W.". CLARENCE B . SHELL
[
W . ' . J O S E P H A. FULLER W.". ROY H . SCHREFFLER
[ J
Bearers of Symbolic
Lodge
In addition to the above officers there were present M . ' . W . ' . FLOYD S. EcoRD, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge, DONALD J. RAYBURN, Past Grand Commander and LESTER MCCONNELL, Grand Captain of the Guard of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kansas, and R.'. W.". ROBERT E . SEARS, District Deputy Grand Master of the 32nd District, Climax. Promptly at the appointed hour of 7:30 P.M., procession was formed under the direction of the Giand Marshal and entered the Lodge Hall to march music. The Hall was completely filled to its capacity of 300, by Masons, their wives, friends, and citizens of Eureka who turned out to congratulate members of Fidelity Lodge upon the acquirement of their new quarters. When all was in readingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;5, the Rev. JOSEPH G . MORGAN invoked Divine Blessing upon the occasion. Following the invocation musical numbers by the Pitch Pikers Quartet delighted the audience. Worshipful Master MERRELL M . MUMFORD extended a welcome to all on behalf of the officers and members of Fidelity Lodge, and District Deputy Grand Master ROBERT E . SEARS, who acted as Master of Ceremonies for the occasion introduced the Officers of Grand Lodge. The Ceremony of Dedication was then performed in a most impressive manner by the Officers of Grand Lodge according to Ancient Form and Usage, following which the Symbolic Lodge was recovered and the Master of Ceremonies, R.". W . ' . SEARS presented W . ' , ARLEY D . BURT, the Honorable Mayor of Eureka, long time
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member and Secretary of the Masonic bodies in Eureka, who read a most interesting history of the 90 years in Fidelity Lodge^;No:;-i06.^. ,:V\ .':•;;;• •% The Oration of the evening .was deliy&ed',, by -Brother- W A L T E R -M^^ OsTENBURG, Superintendent of Schools in Salina arid for iseveral years a: schppi administrator in Eureka. H e delighted the,'large- audience .;with a tribiiteftSj Freemasonry and its support of public educational processes..':"; ' '•'% The program ended with the singing of "Bless This House" by firp.,GLENN E. TRUSKETT, and a benediction fay.; the .Grand Chaplain, following.^ which the Officers of Grand Lodge reformed procession; and retiirned to the preparation roonS where the Grand Lodge was clpsed.-:in Airiple Form following prayer, by the Grand Chaplain. '••'''-•>"'/ : ^' ;- ' :\;; Preceding the ceremonies, a delicious dinner was served to pver::.300'guests by the ladies pf Queen Bess ChaptervNb. 56, O.E.S., tP raise'funds' for the beautiful drapes and furnishings which had just been installed by them.' j In addition to Grand Lodge officers there-were present in the audience during the dedication ceremony, many well wishers from Lodges in many parts of the state including Newton, El Dorado, Independence, Emporia, Leavenworth, and many cities in between. Mrs. BERNADINE RUSSELL, Grand Conductiress of the Grand Chapter pf Kansas, O.E.S., was alsp present. All expressed congratulations to the Masons and the Eastern Stars pver the fine improvements which had been made, and extended best wishes for their continued 'good fortune arid success. ATTEST:
RAY W . K I N Z I E ,
CHARLES S. MCGINNESS,
Grand
Master.
Grand Secretary.
SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N .
Washington, Kansas December 3, I960 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Hall of Frontier Lpdge N o . 104, Washington, Kansas, at 12:45 P.M. on December 3, I960, for the purpose of participating in the ceremonies of dedication of a new Post Office building in that City. The M.'. W.". Grand Lodge was ppened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry following prayer by the Grand Chaplain with the following officers: M.'. R.'. M.'. M.'.
W.". RAY W . KINZIE W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY W.". SCOTT E . KELSEY W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON
W.'. M.'. W.". Brp. Bro.
ALBERT O . C H A P I N CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S . W I L L I A M H . DRAKE W I L L I A M H . AVERY
W . ' . HERBERT H . DARBY W . ' . R . RAY MARSTELLER W . ' . ARNOLD C . F U H R K E N
W . ' . RALPH R . HOWLAND W . ' . STEWART E . EARHART W . ' . ARLEN W . MOSTELLER
Grand Deputy Grand as Grand Senior as Grand Junior
Master Master Warden Warden
as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain Grand Orator
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand
Marshal
as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward
W.". W I L L I A M T . SCHLICHTER Bro. FRANK C . BAMER
Grand Pursuivant Principal Architect
W . ' . LEWIS T . ASCHE R.'. W . ' . LAWRENCE R . LONGWELL
Bearer of Book of Constitution Bearer of Great Lights
W . ' . EARL N U T T E R
as Grand
Tyler
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U. S. Congressman WILLIAM H . AVERY is shown addressing a large assemblage at IVashington. Kansas postoffice dedication on December 3, 1960. Procession was formed under the direction of the Grand Marshal and moved to [he auditorium of the City Hall where a large number of local citizens, brethren and their families were gathered for the ceremonies, which were held indoors on account of the weather. After a welcome address by the Bro. HARRY F. GEISTFELD, Postmaster and selections by the Washington Rural High School Band, the officers of the Grand Lodge participated in the program by performing a symbolic ceremony in which a beautiful metal tablet was tried and tested for mounting in the Post Office Lobby in lieu of a cornerstone. The oration was delivered by Brother WILLIAM H. AVERY, United States Congressman from the First Kansas District, and was followed by the presentation of a SO-Star Flag to the Post Master. This Flag, which had flown over the Nation's Capitol, was then presented to the Color Guard and raised while the audience stood at attention. Following the ceremonies the Grand Lodge returned to the Lodge Hall and the M.-. W:. Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form following prayer by the Grand Chaplain. In addition to officers listed a large number of Masons from the surrounding area were present including R_¡. W:. Brother CLARENCE WEIDMAN, SR., District Deputy of District No. 38, Clay Center. Preceding the ceremony the officers of the Grand Lodge were entertained at a dinner as guests of Frontier Lodge No. 104. ROBERT F. JONES, Master, and his officers deserve special credit for the efficient manner in which every courtesy was extended, and the details of the ceremony were handled. This occasion was part of the Centennial Celebration of the City of Washington and later in the same evening M:. W:. Grand Master RAy W. KINZIE was privileged to present a fifty year membership award to W:. Brother LEWIS ASCHE. RAy W. KINZIE, Grand Master. ArrEST: CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary.
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REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N REPORTS OF GRAND OFFICERS. W . ' . ROBERT J. LEWIS, Chairman, presented the following report
which, on his motion, was adopted: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Reports of Grand Lodge Officers has reviewed the address of the Grand Master and the reports of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer, and submits the following report for your consideration: The Address of our Grand Master presents an excellent summary of Kansas Masonry in action during the past year. W e know that time would not permit relating all that has been accomplished for the good of the Order, and the people of this State, for our Grand Master has given generously of his time and energy to the duties of his office. One cannot read or listen to the Address without knowing that it portrays the man who has been our Grand Master during the past year. It shows his deep and abiding dedication to Freemasonry and the principles for which it stands; that he deeply appreciates the privilege which has been his, to practice on a larger scale the principles in which he believes, attempting to inspire others to a greater love and respect for Masonry. He modestly gives credit, for such success as his administration has enjoyed, to the assistance of the brethren; and of all the rewards of this past year, his greatest treasure is, the friends he has made. Such is the man who has been your Grand Master this past year. Endowed with dignity of appearance and a commanding voice, he typifies Masonry at its best, and the welfare of our Order has been promoted by his leadership. W e recommend referral of sections of the Grand Master's Address to Committees as follows: To the Committee on Necrology: Necrology. To the Committee on Finance: Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries Conferences; George Washington Masonic National Memorial; Masonic Service Association; Disaster Relief; Masonic Education Publicationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Bulletin. To the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D . : Instituting New Lodges; Consolidations. To the Committee on Jurisprudence: Special Dispensations; Irregularities and Decision; Edicts; Constitutional Amendments; Recommended Constitutional Amendment; Recommended Changes in By-Laws; Recommendations for New By-Laws. To the Committee on Ritualistic Work: Ritualistic Proficiency. To the Committee on Trials and Punishments: Trials and Punishments. We recommend approval of all other sections of our Grand Master's Address and congratulate him on a fine Address. A careful examination of the report of our Grand Treasurer reveals that he has provided this Grand Lodge with another carefully prepared report and we refer his entire report to the Committee on Finance. W e find the report of the Grand Secretary to be complete and definite in every detail and refer sections of his report to Committees as follows: To Committee on Jurisprudence: Annual Reports; Constitutional Amendments. To Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D.: Consolidations. To Committee on Finance: Revenues and Expenditures; Warrant Account; Budget Account. We recommend approval of all other sections of the report. W e recommend approval of the report of the Council of Administration and commend brother GRAYBILL for a good report. Fraternally submitted, ROBERT J. LEWIS, Chairman ANDREW E . O L S O N . H U G H T . CRAIG
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REPORT O F T H E SECRETARY O F T H E MASONIC H O M E BOARD. M.'.
W.".
OTTO
R.
SOUDERS,
Secretary
of
the
Kansas
Masonic
H o m e B o a r d p r e s e n t e d t h e f o l l o w i n g r e p o r t w h i c h , o n h i s motion, w a s a d o p t e d a n d o r d e r e d printed i n t h e P r o c e e d i n g s : To the M.:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: It is a great pleasure to present herewith portions of my report as Secretary to the Board of Directors of The Kansas Masonic Home at its annual meeting in the City of Wichita, Kansas, on Saturday, January 28, 1961. Balances in Home accounts on December 31, I960, are as follows; Cash in Bank December 31, I960 $ 13,041.92 Stocks & Bonds 296,059.16 Real Estate Mortgages. & Contracts 1,788,585.51 Home Lands & Buildings 1,932,719.22 Other real estate 188,004.00 Furniture & Fixtures 138,624.50 Automobiles & trucks 4,283.74 Projection equipment 4,639.34 Infirmary equipment 18,847.61 Down payment on sale of real estate 2,000.00 Items in Suspense 7.50 4,382,797.50 Cash received during the year I960
1,005,509-91
REGULAR I N C O M E .
Grand Lodge Per Capita Tax Eastern Star Per Capita Tax Interest & dividends
200,087.00 44,795.00 110,035.32
354,917.32
OTHER RECEIPTS. Mortgage payments & contracts Trust Funds Eastern Star & Other Gifts, Christmas Eastern Star Fruit Fund Grand Lodge Relief Income from land & Bldgs Eastern Star Music Fund Income from real property Special gifts, msic Raising fees Sale of real estate Miscellaneous Infirmary fund Stock rights sold Endowment fund regular Down payment on real estate.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Remittance due from Chappie Retirement of Bonds Insurance claims
282,337.93 245,853.92 2,067.39 4,053.31 1,709.00 1,375.00 54.50 47,825.37 1,669.82 10,225.00 36,710.40 I,l4l,01 2,053.74 272.99 5,552.98 2,000.00 1,583.10 107.13 4,000.00
1,005,509.91
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During the year warrants were drawn in the sum of: Maintenance expenses Real Estate mortgages & contracts purchased Payment on Guardian fund accounts Remodeling costs Furniture & fixtures purchased Infirmary equipment purchased Secretary's office maintenance Retirement expense Accounting & Auditing Repairs Loan service charges Insurance Real estate expense Grand Lodge Relief payments. Home Board expense Supplies Safekeeping receipt service .>. Order of Eastern Star,. Christmas fund Miscellaneous ANALYSIS O F
,
ENDOWMENT
363,067.14 482,205.10 73,657.03 62,746.34 4,313.84 7,780.00 6,000.00 . 975.00 2,850.00 1,194.20 6,255.61 4,543.46 4,971.49 2,467.00 1,043.29 51.26 151.59 1,453.35 42.21
1,025,767.91
FUND.
For the Year ended December 31, 1960. .BALANCE, December 31, I960
1,483,258.15
ADD:
Payment of loan by General fund Grand Lodge Raising fees Guardian funds closed during the period Anonymous Payments on Gross Contract Payments on King contract Grand Chapter O.E.S Jacob T. McCall Howard B. Reese Est Jennie Rice Estate Masonic Charity Assn Wichita Lodge No. 99, A.F. & A.M Lawrence A. Bemis R. F. Riley Isaac L. Morrid W. B. Slocum Charles Anderson ; Jesse Staggs E. Douglas Green Blaine Green St. Omer Commandery K.T In Memory of Sol R. Riseman
7,000.00 10,225.00 74,026.45 1,000.00 205.00 588.00 1,711.98 400.00 500.00 500.00 100.00 250.00 50.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 2.00 1.00 12.50 12.50 125.00 50.00
96,804.43 1,580,062.58
Respectfully submitted, O T T O R . SOUDERS,
Secretary.
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REPORT O F S U P E R I N T E N D E N T O F T H E KANSAS MASONIC H O M E .
M.". W.". S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY presented the following report which, on his motion was accepted: To the M.\ W.\ Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: On behalf of the more than 300 members of our Kansas Masonic Home Family I bring you greetings and best wishes. W e want to thank you for your interest, support, and cooperation. This year marks the 65th anniversary of the establishment of The Kansas Masonic Home. Love and Care have ever been the Watch Words of our Kansas Masonic Home. Many events have transpired in our nation's history during the past 65 years. Changes have come—new situations have arisen—different problems have appeared. Since the Masonic Home was established, life expectancy in the United States has increased over 20 years. Modern drugs make the cure of most of the fatal diseases of 1896 relatively siinple in 1961.~ Social "Secufity^-Pehsiohs-^Old "Age Assistance—and now the pending Health Program of our Federal Government enables our Senior Citizens to remain in their own homes longer. One of the great problems our American civilization faces is providing for the large percentage of our people who are over 65. Many industries have a compulsory retirement age of 65 years—some extend this age to 70 years—but statistics point out that these people may live 15-20- or 25 years longer. In some counties in Kansas, people 65 and older constitute more than 1 5 % of the total population. With increasing living costs, elder citizens are unable to meet the financial burden of every day living and medical care. The Masons and Stars of Kansas have always been concerned with the welfare and happiness of their aged brothers and sisters. Times have changed in the past 65 years but the Masons and Stars have always met the challenge of the times. O u r past history and record bears out this fact. May our Kansas Masonic Home ever remain a sanctuary for our aged members; where they may find joy and happiness, peace and security, in the golden years of life. BUILDING NEW
PROGRAM.
N U R S E S QUARTERS.
At the July 1959 Board Meeting, the Board awarded the General Contract to the Hahner and Forman Construction Company, to remodel the Girls Building, which is north of the Eastern Star Chapel. This work began during the fall of 1959 and was completed in the spring of I960. It provides 25 rooms for women employees. At the present time, 23 rooms are occupied. This new Nurses Quarters provides modern and up to date living quarters and is appreciated by all who live there. RESIDENCE FOR T H E S U P E R I N T E N D E N T .
At the July Board Meeting, it was voted to build a superintendents residence on the southwest corner of the grounds. Thomas-Calvin and Harris were the architects; D . L. Van Buskirk Construction Co. the builder. The house was built during the fall and winter. It is of brick construction with red roof to match the other buildings on the masonic Home grounds. M A S O N I C H O M E COTTAGE.
One of our problems in regard to housing for employees, is the lack of facilities for couples (man and wife employees). In November I960, the Board voted to authorize our architect, Mr. G L E N H . THOMAS to go ahead with the
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remodeling of the Masonic Home Cottageâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;formerly known as The Isolation Cottage for Children. Hahner and Forman Construction Company are doing the work and it is nearly completed. This will provide living quarters for four couples or key personnel. REPAIRS AND PAINTING. Repairs and ..painting must be part of our continual program. Many rooms have been redecorated, as well as corridors. During I960 we completed redecorating the rooms in the .Women's East Dormitory as -well as the downstairs corridor. Some of these rooms had not been painted for 6 or 8 years. This year, we have been redecorating rooms in the Northwest Women's Dormitory and the Southwest Men's Dormitory and we hope to have this completed during 1961. During the summer the program of painting the windows, cornices and trim of the building was continued. We will need to paint the exterior of the new nurses quarters during 1961. The major expenditure in regard to our plumbing was the repair of a break in the water main to the Masonic Home. This break necessitated the replacement of some 80 feet of pipe underneath the driveway and cement steps and entrance to the East Side. The plumbing in the East Wing was installed 40 years ago and the plumbing in the West Wing, 30 years ago. It is only a matter of time until some of this .may break or rust out and major repairs will be the result. Our engineers have recently completed a new l'l/2 inch water line to replace one which had been repaired several times. Improvements have been made in our kitchen equipment on the West Side. A new sink was installed to replace the one that had rusted out. Practically all of our-iequipment in the West Kitchen is 25 or 30 years old. This is especially true of our refrigeration facilities. The Inner-Communication System in the Infirmary had not operated satisfactorily for some time. In I960 the System was repaired and rewired. All 9 stations for the three floors have been working perfectly since this work was done. LAWNS AND GROUNDS. The Masonic Home is fortunate that it has beautiful grounds and so many nice trees, flowers and shrubs. Our members take great pride in their Masonic Home and many of them have their own little flower beds which enhance the over-all beauty of the grounds. In the summer, during the growing season, it is necessary to mow the lawn once a week. During the winter, we trim all the trees and shrubs that require it. It is my personal opinion that our members are happier when they live in a Home with near and attractive grounds and surroundings. INFIRMARY. In 1958 the daily patient load was 110. In 1959 it was 130; in I960, 132. Our Infirmary load continues to grow in numbers, and will continue to increase as additional care and responsibility are required. W e have more than 25 patients in the Infirmary who must be spoon fed at every meal. The average age of people now entering The Masonic Home is 80 years. It has been my observation that many of our new members become Infirmary patients within the year after entering The Home. In fact 20 of the 63 Members who entered during the last 12 months are now permanent residents of the Infirmary. Due to the improvement in medical science, nutrition and housing, the life expectancy of the individual has greatly increased since the turn of the century. We have members who have been bedfast 2, 4 or even 7 years, in our Infirmary. This speaks well for modern medicine and Infirmary care, but at the same time
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we must take into consideration the increasing cost to care for our aged sisters and brothers. While the average daily patient load for the year is 132.2, the average has been steadily increasing during the past four months of the year. In November of 1960, the average daily patient load was 137. Our physicians are HARVEY D . ELLIS, M . D . , who is a member of Wichita
Lodge No. 99, and JAMES M . DONNELL, M.D., who is a member of Albert Pike Lodge N o . 303. Both men are interested in The Masonic Home and are rendering splendid service. The Infirmary report shows that our doctors saw a total of 6,273 patients. 3,990 were in the Infirmary and 2,283 were from the West Side. This is a monthly average of 522. In our report of patients to outside doctors and dentists, we find a total of 533. 137 to Dentists; 396 to Doctors. Of the 396 patients who went out to see doctors, 144 are included who saw Dr. L. R. STUCKY, Chiropodist. This makes a total of 252 patients who were referred to outside physicians, most of whom were specialists in their field. Our report shows a total of 21 cases of Fractures and Surgery. Nine of these were hip fractures. Eight cataract operations were performed. The average age of members entering The Home for I960 was 80 years. The trend for increasing hospital and nursing care will continue. Few of the members now entering The Home are able to do part time work. There was a time when members were able to care for themselves and to help with the work. Now, we hire employees to do most of the work and take care of the members. DORMITORIES.
W e have a total of 160 rooms for women. All of the rooms are filled. W e will have a few vacancies, due to death and members moving to the Infirmary as permenant residents. Later this month we will bring into the Home as many of the 15 women, who are on the waiting list, as we have rooms available. Most of the 15 women who are waiting are of such physical condition that they need to be as close to the dining room as possible. To place them in the East Dormitory would necessitate their walking a distance of approximately 3 blocks to meals. We have a total of 84 rooms for men 29 of which are unoccupied. The applications for members have been running about 7 0 % women and 3 0 % men. W e are hoping that this percentage will change, and thus reduce the waiting list of women. ADMISSIONS A N D DEATHS.
During the year, 67 applications were approved to The Kansas Masonic Home. Of this number 44 were women and 23 were men. During the same period, we lost 54 members by death; 36 women and 18 men. In 1959, we lost 60 members by death; 30 women and 30 men. I anticipate that our death rate for the coming 12 months will be about the same as I960, due to our high average age and the fact that we have several bed patients who are failing in health. EMPLOYEES.
I would like to give recognition and thanks to our employees, the men and women who work at our Kansas Masonic Home. T o care for aged people requires love, interest, consideration and patience. It is true, we have turn over of employees in some jobs, but we do have those devoted people who give of their time and talents that this Home may render the service that it does today. To these loyal and devoted people we owe our thanks and appreciation.
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DIETITIAN. In April of I960, Mrs. Minnie Johnson began work as dietitian for The Kansas Masonic Home. She had been with the Sedgwick County Hospital in Wichita for 5 years, and prior to that time, with the State Hospital at Winfield. The Board had approved employment of a dietitian after careful consideration of the need for this service at The Kansas Masonic Home. Mrs. Johnson has proved her worthâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;not only in education and knowledge but in devotion to her job. She takes special interest in providing well balanced and nutritious meals for the West Side Members, as well as the several different diets needed for our patients in the Infirmary. W e serve nearly 1300 meals per day at T h e Masonic Home. PLEASURES FOR OUR M E M B E R S .
During the year many groups presented programs and various types of entertainment for our members. Most of them were sponsored by Masonic or Eastern Star groups. All were greatly appreciated- by our- members. I hesitate to point out individual programs, fearing that some may be overlooked or neglected. However, the conferring of actual degree work by Masonic Lodges and Eastern Star Chapters, upon actual candidates in our Fellowship Hall, has been most enjoyed. A number of our members are able to attend Masonic and Eastern Star Meetings but there are many who cannot. When degree work is conferred at The Kansas Masonic Home, many are able to attend. As one brother said, "due to my physical condition, I haven't been able to attend Lodge and see the work for over 15 years. The Boeing Stratoliners, a mixed chorus of nearly sixty voices; the Scottish Rite Singers; The annual Halloween party; to mention but a few of the many things which are provided, were greatly enjoyed by our members. Christmas 1960, at The Kansas Masonic Home, will long be remembered. W e were delighted to have our Worthy Grand Matron, Sister PEARL BAUMGARTNER
and
her
husband
KARL
BAUMGARTNER,
Past
Grand
Master,
as
our
guests Christmas week-end. Sister PEARL and Brother KARL helped the Superintendent call on the individual members of The Masonic Home Family on Christmas Morning and presented them with the annual Christmas letter and the customary $2.00 bill. The Annual Christmas Eve party at The Home was well attended. W e were delighted that in addition to the BAUMGARTNERS, M . ' . - W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S and Mrs. M C G I N N E S S , M . " . W . " . O T T O R . SOUDERS and Mrs. SouDERS, M . ' . W . ' . BRUCE N E W T O N and Mrs. N E W T O N were able to attend.
In fact we had five Past Grand Masters and two Past Grand Patrons, as well as the present Grand Matron. This interest by these Masonic dignitaries is appreciated by our Masonic Home family more than words can say. Christmas dinner was served at 1 o'clock and special guests were The BAUMGARTNERS, T h e M C G I N N E S S , and Mr. and Mrs. V I R D O N M . LISTON. N A T I O N A L M E E T I N G O F MASONIC H O M E
EXECUTIVES.
The armual meeting of The National Masonic Home Executives Association of the United States was held April 25 through April 27 in Los Angeles, California. This meeting followed the annual meeting of Grand Chapter and preceded the quarterly meeting of The Home Board. I made a quick trip to the West Coast for this meeting. Masonic Home executives from all over the United States were in attendance. To meet both formally and informally with top executives from all over the country, who have similar problems and programs, is a fine and stimulating experience. The delegates to this Conference were invited to attend the annual meeting
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of The Western Hospitals Association, which was also held at the Hotel. This is the association of all the hospitals of the 13 Western States. One floor of the hotel was devoted to displays of equipment and material relating to hospitals and homes. W e were also invited to attend any of the sessions of this group. I found this meeting both instructive and profitable. AREA MEETINGS.
It was my privilege and pleasure to attend the five area meetings of The Grand Lodge in I960. They were held at Hays, Hoisington, Horton, Paola, and Valley Center. I was asked to speak on our Kansas Masonic Home. T h e meetings were well attended and the Brethren were interested in the fine papers and addresses which were presented by various members who were on the program. CHAPLAIN.
For some time the Board has considered the employment of a full time Chaplain for The Masonic Home. There is a definite need for visitation, councilling and the religious guidance of a minister for our members. In February 1961, The Reverend HERBERT M . PARKS was employed as full time Chaplain for The Masonic Home. Brother PARKS is a member of Albert Pike Lodge N o . 303, A. F. & A. M., and Scottish Rite and York Rite. You will have an opportunity to meet him later today. The approach of our Chaplain will be inter-church, and non-sectarian in all religious matters. Rev. PARKS is in charge of all Religious Services and Recreational activities. In February, we started regular Sunday Morning Worship Services for our members in the Infirmary. The average attendance is 55. O P E N H O U S E AT T H E MASONIC H O M E .
This afternoon we will have Open House at the Masonic Home. Buses will take you from this building out to the Home and bring you back. Some 70 Masons and Eastern Stars of Wichita will serve as escorts for the Guided Tours over the Home. Refreshments will be served in Fellowship Hall. W e cordially invite each of you to visit The Kansas Masonic Home this afternoon. Fraternally Submitted, S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY,
Superintendent.
REPORT O F COMMITTEE O F CHARTERED LODGES A N D LODGES U . D. W . ' . SCOTT A. M O U S E , Chairman, presented the following report
which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M.\ W.'. Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: M.\ W.". Grand Master & Brethren: Your committee has met and carefully reviewed the voluminous files of correspondence furnished by the Grand Secretary regarding reports of the various Lodges, and for your consideration submits the following report: For the sake of brevity, the reading of the numbers of the 439 Lodges witl perfect and almost perfect annual reports will be dispensed with at this time, bu this list is attached to this report and will be included in the printed proceeding of this communication.
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LODGE REPORTS 1 9 5 9 . Perfect reports: 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 45, 47, 48, 49, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, 60, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 61, 68, 70, 72, 73, 75, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86, 88, 89, 90, 91, 94, 95, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 107, 109, 111, 113, 115, 116, 117, 119, 122, 123, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 131, 132, 134, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 154, 155, 156, 158, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 168, 170, 174, 175, 176, 179, 180, 181, 185, 186, 190, 191, 194, 196, 197, 199, 201, 202, 203, 206, 207, 213, 214, 215, 216, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 239, 240, 241, 242, 244, 245, 248, 249, 251, 253, 255, 256, 257, 259, 261, 264, 265, 266, 267, 271, 272, 274, 275, 276, 279, 281, 282, ,283, 284, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 294, 295, 296, 297, 299, 300, 301, 302, 303, 305, 306, 310, 314, 316, 317, 318, 319, 322, 323, 325, 326, 328, 330, 331, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339,-340, 341, 346, 347, 349,-351, 355, 357, 358, 3 6 1 , 3 6 4 , .365, 367, 368, 369, 371, 372, 380, 381, 383, 384, 386, 388, 390, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 398, 399, 400, 401, 402, 403, 404, 407, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 415, 417, 418, 419, 421, 423, 429, 431, 432, 437, 438, 440, 441, 442, 443, 447, 448, 449. (285) Almost Perfect Reports, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 18, 19, 23, 24, 26, 35,43, 44, A6, 50, 57, 59, 61, 69, 7 1 , 74, 76, 83, 87, 92, 93, 96, 91, 98, 105, 106, 108, 110, 114, 118, 120, 121, 124, 130, 133, 135, 144, 145, 153, 157, 159, 167, 169, 171, 172, 173, 177, 178, 182, 183, 184, 187, 188, 189, 192, 193, 195, 198, 200, 204, 205, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 217, 227, 228, 238, 243, 246, 247, 250, 252, 254, 258, 260, 262, 263, 268, 269, 270, 273, 277, 278, 280, 285, 293, 298, 304, 307, 309, 311, 312, 313, 315, 320, 321, 324, 327, 329, 332, 333, 334, 342, 343, 344, 345, 348, 350, 352, 353, 354, 356, 359, 360, 362, 363, 366, 370, 373, 374, 376, 378, 379, 382, 385, 389, 405, 406, 408, 4l4, 420, 422, 424, 427, 428, 430, 433,434,435,436,444,445,446. (155) B R E A K - D O W N O F ALMOST P E R F E C T
REPORTS.
Difference in names and/or initials: 19, 57, 71, 124, 172, 177, 205, 262, 327, 334, 354, 370, 382, 406, 408, 424, 435, 445. (18) Reports not signed by Secretary: 44, 50, 61, 118, 172, 208, 254, 278, 312, 315, 333, 363, 373, 376, 405, 408. (16) Degrees conferred not previously reported: 10, 12, 69, 74, 76, 124, 130, 133, 135, 153, 157, 171, 187, 195, 198, 200, 258, 273, 307, 313, 422, 430, U6. (23 Degrees conferred previously reported: 3, 4, 10, 12, 18, 44, 74, 106, 121, 124, 133, 173, 187, 195, 246, 250, 262, 268, 311, 329, 344, 354, 385, 406, 436. (25) Degrees conferred wrong date or omitted: 5, 9, 12, 16, 57, 97, 108, 120, 124, 254, 280, 285, 313, 342, 348, 356, 359, 389, 420, 428, 433. (21~) Degrees conferred out of time: 96. ( 1) Admissions wrong date or omitted: 12, 24, 57, 92, 93, 159, 182, 187, 188, 198, 217, 247, 321, 370. (14) Restorations wrong date or omitted: 12, 16, 124, 167, 187, 445. ( 6) Dimissions wrong date or omitted: 9, H , 16, 18, 19, 23, 26, 44, 46, 57, 71, 83, 98, 114, 144, 145, 169, 184, 187, 189, 195, 205, 227, 238, 250, 252, 254, 277, 307, 309, 313, 315, 324, 343, 345, 350, 353, 362, 374, 378, 382, 414, 427, 433, 434, 435, 436, 444, 445. (49) Suspensions wrong date: 2, 18, 19, 26, 35, 43, 44, 59, 7 1 , 76, 83, 87, 105, 114, 153, 169, 178, 184, 188, 192, 193, 204, 209, 210, 212, 217, 227, 243, 254, 260, 262, 263, 269, 270, 293, 298, 311, 320, 329, 334, 345, 348, 354, 360, 362. 363, 366, 379, 385, 408, 424, 427. (52)
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Error in recapitulation and/or money: 18, 19, 26, 35, 69, 76, 97, 110, 169, 1/1, 183, 211, 227, 228, 304, 332, 352. (17) Incomplete officers list: 208, 359. ( 2) Deaths omitted or no date reported: 18, 19, 169, 177, 183, 345. ( 6) Name, number and location of lodge omitted: 9(>, 211, 385. ( 3) Previous corrections not followed: 87. (1) Report and copy not alike: 376. (1) In recapitulation, the breakdown of almost perfect reports for 1960 reveals the following to be the most common types of errors in the annual reports; Dimissions wrong date or omitted 49 Suspension wrong date 52 Differences in names and/or initials 18 Degrees conferred previously reported ._ .25 Degrees conferred not previously reported 23 Degrees conferred wrong date or omitted 21 Admissions wrong date or omitted 14 Reports not signed by secretary 16 Errors in recapitulation and/or money 17 The Book of Annual Returns is the master key for the secretaries reports to the Grand Lodge, and must be most carefully kept up to date. Altho this duty falls primarily upon the secretaries, your Committee is of the opinion that Masters of Lodges should interest themselves in seeing that it is properly kept. DDGM's are specifically instructed to inspect and report on the condition of these reports at the times of their official visits, which duty must not be slighted. Your attention is directed to the letter from the Grand Secretary to all Lodge Secretaries dated 22 June 1960 requesting them to use the full names of members, or at the very minimum complete first names and middle initials, in submitting Grand Lodge reports. This seemingly small item can save endless confusion in the Grand Secretary's office. The following represents the recapitulation of the synopsis of Lodge Reports as included in the report of the Grand Secretary for 1960: Raised 1,982 Dimitted 702 Membership 1-1-60 100,044 Admitted 530 Died 1,980 Net Loss __ 867 Restored 298 Suspended 997 Dual Members 4 Expelled 2 Members, 12-31-60 99,177 Gain 2,814 Loss 3,681 Your attention is directed to the remarks of the Grand Master this morning regarding the instituting of the new Lodge at Haysville, Kansas. In conformance with by-law 2-121, your Committee has carefully reviewed the correspondence, reports, and transcripts of this Lodge which has been working under Letters of Dispensation since 13 June 1960. W e find that this Lodge has submitted minutes covering 51 meetings including degree conferrals on 23 candidates 13 of whom have been raised, 3 passed, and 7 entered. These minutes show a total of 29 petitions received, 3 rejected, 2 still in committee, 1 elected who has not as yet received any degrees. Some irregularities in the reports were noted which will be corrected by the Grand Master in accordance with his prerogatives under Paragraph ( e ) . Section 5, Article VI of the Constitution. The number of this Lodge shall be 112, being that previously held by Irving which was surrendered when it consolidated. Your Committee has visited this Lodge and finds it is conforming to the laws, rules, and regulations of this Body, and believing that the institution ofFreemasonry can well be served by the addition of this Lodge, unqualifiedly re-commends that Haysville Lodge Under Dispensation be issued its Charter in the.-
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name of Haysville Lodge No. 112, A. F. & A. M. by the M.". W . ' . Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Kansas, to be held for such time as it continues its exemplary record of advancing the cause of Masonry. In the matter of the Edict dated August 6, 1960 consolidating Kanoradu Lodge No. 443 with Goodland Lodge No. 321, and the Edict dated 11 Februaiy 1961 consolidating Rosalia Lodge N o . 434 with Joppa Lodge No. 223, these aie in accordance with Sec. 8, Art. 9 of the Constitution, and this Committee recommends their approval. Your Committee wishes to commend the Grand Secretary and his staff for the high degree of efficiency maintained in keeping the records of the 99,177 Masons in Kansas, and also to express its appreciation to them for their cooperation in preparing this report. Wichita, Kansas 8 March 1961 Fraternally submitted, SCOTT A. MOUSE, Chairman D A L E N . SMITH HERBERT F . ' T A P P A N
CALL TO R E F R E S H M E N T .
The Grand Master called the Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 1:30 o'clock this afternoon.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Grand Master called the Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor at 1:30 o'clock P.M.
GREETINGS FROM SISTER JURISDICTIONS.
The Grand Master called up M.'. W.'. PAUL R. STEPHENS, Grand Master of Illinois who responded with a very interesting talk. M.'. W.'. JESSE E. COLE, Grand Master of Oklahoma also responded with greetings from our Sister Jurisdiction to the south. The Grand Master then called upon M.'. W.". LEON H . SN'I'DER, Grand Master of Colorado, who reviewed the part which the Grand Lodge of Kansas had in the establishment of Freemasor)' in the Colum;bine State, and called attention to the Centennial Celebration which the Grand Lodge of Colorado is holding on September 15 and 16, 1961.
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COMMITTEE O N MASONIC EDUCATION. M . ' . W . ' . S C O T T E . K E L S E Y , C h a i r m a n , presented t h e f o l l o w i n g r e p o r t which, o n h i s m o t i o n , was a d o p t e d a n d ordered p r i n t e d in t h e Proceedings: To the M:.
i r . ' . Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Kansas.'
As chairman of the committee on Masonic Education, I wish to submit the following report of the activities for the year 1960. There were Area Meetings on Masonic Education held in the following places in the Fall of I960: Hays; Hoisington; Horton; Paola and Valley Center. The interest shown at all of these meetings was exceptionally fine and a total of 674 Masons were in attendance. Our Grandmaster and Deputy Grandmaster held a 90 minute session at each of the Area Meetings with the District Deputy Grandmasters, there being 46 present. Our Grand Secretary was pleased to be able to meet and to discuss secretarial problems on the local lodge level with the 85 Lodge secretaries present. A total of 164 different Kansas Lodges were represented at the meetings with 67 Masters of the Lodges present. The Public School committees of our lodges had an attendance of 162. This committee was under the guidance of M.'. W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER, Past Grand Master. The Grand Officers present at the meetings, who comprise the Masonic Education Committee of our Grand Lodge, each gave a fine paper during the first part of the meeting. The topics for presentation were as follows: "Opportunity for Masonic Activity" by R.'. W.'. J O H N H . MURRAY, Deputy Grand Master. "A Master's Wages" by R.'. W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP, Grand Senior Warden. "Lodge Attendance" by R.'. W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Junior Warden, "Masonic Customs and Usage" by W . \ ARTHUR C . HODGSON, Grand Senior Deacon. Requests were made at the Area Meetings, that the "Talks" be mimeographed and sent to all lodges in the state. I am sorry to report that this has not been done but we assure you that they will be sent to lodges in the very near future. At the close of each meeting, our Grand Master M.'. W . ' . Brother KINZIE gave a very fine address on "Freemasonry in Today's World." This was the highlight of each meeting and was appreciated by the Brethren in attendance. Some of the proposals made at the Area Meetings have already been put into effect by the Grand Secretary's office and others will follow this Grand Lodge session. The "Quarterly Bulletin" published and distributed under the auspices of the 'Committee on Masonic Education', will be sent to all Masters, Wardens and Secretarys of Lodges, and to all other Masons who will make a request in writing to the Grand Secretary's office. This Bulletin contains the activities of the Grand Lodge in particular, and Masonry in general during the year. The Midwest Conference on Masonic Education was held in Detroit, Michigan, October 20-21-22, I960. Eleven of the tv/elve member Grand Jurisdictions were represented. Kansas was represented by your Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Secretary and chairman of Masonic Education Committee. This was a ver)' fine meeting and your Grand Master and Grand Secretary were on the program. The 1961 Conference will be held in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, October 26-27-28, 1961, and we recommend that Kansas be represented by a good delegation from the Masonic Education Committee at this Midwest Conference. A booklet of much benefit to lodge officers, was published and presented by
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M . ' . W . ' . CLYDE E . HEGMAN, Past Grand Master of Minnesota. The title of this booklet is "101 Ideas for Masonic Programs, Social and Educational". Your committee on Masonic Education took the liberty to print this booklet in our December Quarterly, and it is suggested that Lodge officers use it as a guide in planning the year's lodge program. Invitations for 1961 Area Meetings have been received by the Chairman of the committee and will receive due consideration by the 1961 Committee on Masonic Education. If your lodge would like to sponsor an Area Meeting on Masonic Education, please notify the incoming Grand Master. The responsibility of a .successful Area meeting, however, lies with the officers in the Area. If the officers and Masons are not willing to give a few hours of their time and take part in the discussions, then the meeting will fail. And above all, they must take back to their lodges and put into effect the things pertaining to a successful lodge program. The Committee on Masonic Education and your Grand Secretary are always happy to assist you in_the planning of a Lodge meeting program. Please feel free to call on them for help. To have a successful and active lodge, is the job of the Master and other officers. All we can do is help. In conclusion, the committee feels that the Masonic Education Program has had an important part in Kansas Freemasonry. 1. It has been instrumental in the distribution of booklets regarding the Three Degrees of Masonry and other related subjects. 2. A revised edition of our "Laws of Masonry" is printed each year bringing our "By-laws" up to date after each Grand Lodge session. 3. A "Quarterly Bulletin" is issued immediately after the close of Grand Lodge, reporting to the officers and brethren, "What happened at Grand Lodge." 4. The holding of Area Meetings on Masonic Education has been of importance because "An Informed Mason is a Better Mason." 5. Masonic Education Program in Kansas has been working toward ' a larger attendance at Grand Lodge. W e have achieved major success in Masonic Education in Kansas and hope to continue the program in the future. W e especially want to thank M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary for his part in assembling the material for the Quarterly Bulletin and seeing that it is published and mailed to the Lodge officers. The Committee wishes to thank the local lodge officers for their help in making the I960 Area Meetings a success and hope that the membership has received sufficient benefits from these Area Meetings to feel repaid for the time and effort that their attendance cost them. Fraternally submitted, SCOTT E . KELSEY, Chairman J O H N H . MURRAY ARMAND H . BISHOP BEN W . GRAYBILL ARTHUR C . HODGSON
REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N TRIALS A N D P U N I S H M E N T S . W . ' . FLOYD H . C O F F M A N , Chairman, presented the following re-
port which, on his motion, was accepted: To the M:. i r . ' . Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your committee has received and completed ten cases during the year. Six of
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these involved violations of By-Law 1-111. Of the cases submitted, all have been found guilty. A new form for use in the local lodge in making Charges and Specifications has been in use during the last year. These forms are available in the Grand Lodge office. Instructions appear on the back of this form. Once the lodge entertains the charges it becomes the accuser and, as such, is charged with presenting the evidence to the committee, if the accused does not admit his guilt. The lodge, thru an investigating committee if necessary, should determine what evidence of probative value is available to support the charge before it is entertained. Then when the matter is set for hearing, the lodge must be prepared to present that evidence in an orderly manner. The committee, which sits as an impartial trier of the facts and judge, should not be expected to organize the evidence and build the record on behalf of the accusing lodge. We wish to thank the Grand Secretary for the fine cooperation from his office. Also, we have enjoyed the cooperation of the lodges who have had the unpleasant task of entertaining charges against a member. This is an unpleasant duty both for the accusing lodge and the members of this committee. Someone has said, "Freedom is the right to discipline ourselves." The task of your committee is to assist in this duty. Dated this.8th day of March, 1961. Respectfully submitted, FLOYD H . C O F F M A N , Chairman W I L L I A M J. YOTTER WILLIAM E . MONTGOMERY W I L L I A M M . SHAFFER ROBERT W . H E M P H I L L
REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N FOREIGN RELATIONS. M . ' . W . ' . C L A U D F . Y O U N G , Chairman, presented t h e following r e p o r t w h i c h , o n h i s m o t i o n , w a s a d o p t e d a n d o r d e r e d p r i n t e d in t h e Proceedings: To the M..'. W.'. Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. AI. of Kansas: As chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of this Grand Lodge, I herewith present the following report for your consideration and, I hope, approval. This report has been concurred in by the other two members of the committee. W e have carefully considered all matter coming before the Grand Lodge which has to do with this subject: Sincere and fraternal sympathy is extended to all regular Grand Lodges throughtout the world which have lost by death distinguished members, some of whom held high places not only in the fraternity but in government and civil life. We naturally expect these losses, although we are shocked when we receive the news of same. In our own family we have lost two very honored and distinguished Past Grand Masters during the past year. W e lament their passing and sincere sympathy has been extended to their bereaved ones whom they left behind. Appropriate sentiment will be expressed by the Committee on Necrology in each of these instances. These two distinguished Brothers were: M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES A. LouCKS, the next to the senior menaber of our Grand Lodge and who served this Grand Lodge in 1925, and M.'. W . ' . Past Grand Master FORREST AYERS, who so ably served this Grand Lodge during the year of 1931. The presence of these distinguished Brothers will be greatly missed at our annual communications. M.'. W . ' . RAY W . KINZIE has distinguished himself with honor during this
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past year of his service. He is beloved by all members of this Grand Lodge; has conducted the affairs of this August body with fairness, frankness and justice at all times. Although the chairman of this committee has been away from the state most of the year, he has kept in touch with the actions of the Grand Lodge at all times and we wish to congratulate M . ' . W . ' . KINZIE on the manner in which he has looked after the affairs of this Grand Lodge for us. Brother RAY has not been able to make as many visits to other sister Grand Lodges as some of t h e Past Grand Masters who preceded him because the duties of his business have made it imperative that he be in Wichita most of the time. Nevertheless he has given of himself and as much time as he possibly could and the affairs of his Grand Lodge have not suffered because of same. Among the visits to other Grand Bodies was one to Illinois which was made by M . ' . W . ' . KiNzin personally. Bro. KARL BAUMGARTNER visited Wyoming. T h e M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of Nebraska was visited by R.'. W.". Brother J O H N MURRAY, and our Grand Secretary, M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS. The visitation to the Grand Lodge of Missouri was made by R.'. W . ' . J O H N MURRAY and visiting the communications of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of Oklahoma were R.'. W . ' . Brother B E N GRAYBILL,
M . ' . W . ' . BRUCE N E W T O N ,
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EARL R .
BROWN. Bro. KINZIE accompanied the Kansas contingent to Detroit to the Midwest conference on Masonic Education. Bros. ScoTT KELSEY of this committee and J O H N MURRAY were also present. Attending the Grand Masters conferences; the Grand Secretaries conferences; and the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association in Washington were M . ' . W . ' . Brother KINZIE, R . ' . W . " . Brother J O H N M U R R A Y , M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S , and the chairman of
this committee who lives in Washington, and who also attended the meetings of the Masonic Service Association, of which our Grand Lodge is a member. During the meetings of the various groups in Washington, the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of the Southern Jurisdiction, in which our Grand Lodge of Kansas is located, was honored by the presence, at a luncheon given in the House of the Temple, of the distinguished Brothers from our Grand Lodge. M.'. W . ' . Grand Master KINZIE has had the honor of laying several cornerstones during his tenure of office and of visiting many of the Lodges in Kansas on many occasions. These visits will be, or have been referred to in the address of the M.'. W.". Grand Master. Among the various subjects and circumstances which have come to the attention of your committee on Foreign Reations are: A request from the National Grand Lodge of the Valley of the Nile, at Alexandria, Egypt. However, as we have not yet received sufficient information about the regularity of this Grand Lodge we would plead for further time before action is taken on this Grand Lodge. It is our candid opinion, however, that this is a legitimate Grand Lodge and that at some future date w e shall want to recognize it. Recently, there has come to our attention the fact that we have never recognized the Grand Lodge of Finland and they have made application to our Grand Lodge for such recognition and an exchange of fraternal representatives. W e find that this Grand Lodge is regular in every particular and that it is recognized by fourteen of the Grand Lodges of the United States, by the Grand Lodge of two provinces of Canada and a number of the European Grand Lodges. This Grand Lodge is listed in the recognition lists of World Grand Lodges as being regular. The seat of the Grand Lodge of Finland is Esplanaadikatu 35.E. Helsinki, Finland. W e recommend the recognition of this Grand Lodge and an exchange of representatives with it. W e have had some criticism from one of the Grand Lodges in Mexico about our having recognized the Grand Lodge of Baja (Lower) California. But as this Grand Lodge had a splendid recommendation to us by some of our own Masons,
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we think that we should go along with the recognition of this Grand Lodge for the present. Last year your committee recommended that we change our amity in Italy from the Grand Lodge of Italy to the Grand Lodge Orient of Italy, which was done. Since that time we have had information that the various Grand Lodges operating in Italy have consolidated and formed only one Grand Lodge in that country, which is known as the Grand Lodge of Italy. On April 4, I960, your chairman received the following letter from Brother LUTHER A. SMITH, the Grand Commander of the Southern Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite, and a Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Mississippi, which reads as follows: "Rome, Italy, Apr. 4, I960, our mission has been accomplished in a big way—:Italian Masonry—Grand Lodge and Supreme Council are united for the first time in 50 years—everyone is happy." Much correspondence has been received from the Grand Lodge of France during the past year relative to their history,. their regularity, but in view of the fact that this is not the Grand Lodge we recognize in France nothing has been done about it and we have no recommendation to make on the same. We do not find that we have been in amity with any Grand Lodge in Belgium. During the past year a Brother Louis DEMBITZER of the Grand Lodge in Belgium has been down to Washington several times and has visited me on each occasion with a request from the Grand Master of that Grand Lodge that we extend fraternal recognition and representation of their Grand Lodge. I know this Brother DEMBITZER very well and favorably and from the information I can get from him, his Grand Lodge meets all of our requirements for an exchange of fraternal relations. W e would therefore recommend such exchange with the Grand Lodge of Belgium, whose Grand Master is FRANS SMITS, and whose Grand Secretary is JEAN LADRIERE. The seat of this Grand Lodge is in Brussels. Our Grand Secretary has received an application from the Grand Lodge of Occidental Colombia for recognition and while this may be a perfectly legitimate Grand Lodge we do not know enough about it yet to give an honest opinion of same and would fraternally request that the matter be held over until our next annual communication. Last but not least our sympathies are extended to our Cuban Brothers who are now in exile in Florida. Fraternally submitted, CLAUD F . Y O U N G , Chairman BRUCE N E W T O N . KARL J. BAUMGARTNER
COMMITTEE, SPECIAL DISASTER RELIEF. M . ' . W . ' . S C O T T E . K E L S E Y , C h a i r m a n , presented t h e f o l l o w i n g report w h i c h o n h i s m o t i o n w a s o r d e r e d m a d e a p a r t o f t h e r e c o r d : To the At.'. W:. Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Disaster Committee, appointed on May 21, I960, by our Grand Master M.'. W . ' . RAY W . KINZIE, composed of Masters of Lodges in the devastated area, W . ' . CLEVE MARTIN, Past Master of Meriden Lodge and myself as chairman, wish to make the following report in regards our findings concerning the Tornado Disaster in northeast Kansas on May 19, I960: After careful investigation by this committee, of all Masons and their families, and Masonic widows who sufifered property loss to a great extent, the Council of
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Administration made a relief fund available from the Grand Lodge Charity Fund. This was added to the Voluntary fund sent in from many of the Lodges in Kansas, for the relief of their brethren who had suffered loss in this tragedy, which covered a part of several counties in Northeast Kansas. Forty-seven lodges, a Chapter and Commandery from Pratt, Kansas and Grand Guardian Council of Job's Daughters in Kansas City, Kansas donated a sum of $1546.00. To this amount, the Grand Lodge added $1454.00 from the Charity Fund, making a total of $3,000.00. This amount was distributed to the 79 Masons and Masonic widows of the disaster area. A number of Masonic organizations in Kansas made direct gifts to the Meriden and the Oskaloosa Lodges. The Order of the Eastern Star chapters in Kansas made contributions to their members in this area, also. As chairman, I received many grateful thank-you notes from the brethren and widows who had been helped by the fund which had been made available by the Masons in Kansas due to the thoughtfulness of our Grand Master, and the help of the Grand Secretary, M.'. W..'. CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S who so ably handled the correspondence and kept the accounts. Attached is a record of contributions and also warrant numbers of checks drawn for disbursement. Your committee was happy to have had a part in helping with the Relief work for the Masons of Northeast Kansas who suffered loss in the May 19th tornado. CONTRIBUTIONS TO TORNADO DISASTER RELIEF FUND OF I 9 6 0 . Lodge 10 13 16 17 19 23 54 59 60 62 67 74 100 106 107 117 128 132 138 142 150 169 180 197 199 204 207 225 239 248
No. Name King Solomon Nemaha ..-. Lafayette Topeka Olathe Palmyra Shawnee Saltville Salina Ridgeway Frankfort Mystic Tie Prudence Fidelity Fortitude Parsons Munden Carson Dover Newton Wellington Blue Rapids Whitewater Canton Norton Downs Occidental Siloam Urbana Albert Neese
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Amount $ 100.00 25.00 25.00 50.00 10.00 25.00 50.00 10.00 100.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 10.00 25.00 10.00 100.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 25.00 10.00 50.00 . 5.00 65.00
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Pratt Pratt Moline Moline Paradise .— Plainville .— Gove City Gove Ben Hur Kansas City Arcadia Arcadia Rosedale Kansas City Oak Hill Oak Hill .... Lane Lane Holyrood Holyrood .... Turon Turon Seabrook Topeka Tyro Tyro Sylvia Sylvia Wakarusa Wakarusa .. Ensign Ensign Satanta Satanta Pratt Commandery, K. T Pratt Pratt Chapter R. A. M. Pratt Guardian Council Job's Daughters, K. C , K. ..
25.00 25.00 25.00 15.00 21.00 20.00 100.00 10.00 15.00 5.00 25.00 25.00 50.00 10.00 50.00 10.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 50.00
Total Contributions
.$1,546.00 DISBURSEMENTS.
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Warrants Nos. 223-274 Warrants Nos. 275-296 Warrants Nos. 314, 315 Warrant No. 356 Warrants Nos. 302, 303, 304
$2,025.00 750.00 50.00 50.00 125.00 $3,000.00 ScoTT E. KELSEY,
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REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N CORRESPONDENCE. M . ' . W . ' . F L O Y D S . E C O R D , C h a i r m a n , presented t h e r e p o r t of his c o m m i t t e e , which, o n his m o t i o n , w a s a d o p t e d a n d o r d e r e d p r i n t e d in t h e Proceedings: For detailed report see page ???
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NECROLOGY.
W . ' . F L O Y D A . P A L M E R , C h a i r m a n , presented t h e f o l l o w i n g report w h i c h w a s a d o p t e d by a rising v o t e f o l l o w e d by prayer by t h e G r a n d Chaplain: To the M.'. W.'.
Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
On this day of Annual Communication of the M.'. W . ' . Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, it is well that we pause in our
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deliberations to pay respect and tribute to the memory of the brethren of this, and our sister grand jurisdictions, who have been called upon to lay aside the working tools of this earthly existence and to take their places in the celestial realm, toward' which each of us are steadily advancing. As we stand today in the midst of a much troubled world, we bow our heads in honor of those who have traveled this way before, and hold in high esteem each of them for their many achievements in the duties of a well spent life. Here in the sanctity of that respect and love, and in an understanding and cherished memory, let us seek to sustain the relatives and friends of those who have departed from us by manifesting our everlasting faith and continuing hope in a life beyond the grave, eternal in the heavens. "Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble. H e Cometh forth as a flower, and is cut down; he fleeth also as a shadow, • and continueth not. Seeing his days are determined, the number of his months are with Thee; Thou hast appointed his bounds that he can not pass; turn from him that" he-may-rest, till "he" shall accomplish his d a y : " " " In attempting to analyze the time alloted to man's life for his usual avocations and for the period of his earthly existence, we may well say, as did Omar Khayyam in often quoted verse: "The moving finger writes; and, having writ. Moves on: nor all thy piety nor wit Shall lure it back to cancel half a line. Nor all thy tears wash out a word of it. "Ah, love, could thou and I with fate conspire To grasp this sorry scheme of things entire. Would not we shatter it to bits—and then Remold it nearer to the heart's desire! "The wordly hopes men set their hearts upon Turns ashes—or it prospers, and anon. Like snow upon the desert's dusty face Lighting a little hour or two—is gone." Thus, our pause has brought us to a quiet meditation on life and immortality; giving reflection to the living, and to the assurance promised to those living beyond this earthly existence. W e try to bring strength to those in distress, and encouragement and consolation to the weak as we look to the Great Light for the comforting hand of the Master: "Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth." "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." "In my Father's house are many mansions. If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you, and if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself, that where I am, there ye may be also." The fruits of a well spent life are the Kingdom of God. Thus, with gladness in our hearts we sing praise to the Almighty, and live in the everlasting hope of a life immortal, and to the "1980 of this grand jurisdiction, those with whom we have been so closely associated, and who have laid down their working tools, and
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entered the Western Gate of the setting sun, to their Eternal reward," we join w i t h the Holy One in saying: "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth; yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them." From across the borders of our country there comes the information that many of our brethren have been taken by death. W e mourn their absence and extend condolence to their sympathizing friends and relatives. The official family of our own grand jurisdiction has remained intact, but death came to two of our Past Grand Masters, each of whom were held in high esteem by the craft. On December 28, I960, our venerable brother and Past Grand Master M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES A. LOUCKS passed to his eternal reward in Lakin, which had been his home for over 80 years. H e was 87 years of age and was second in seniority among the living Past Grand Masters. H e was the oldest living Past Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kansas, having held that office in 1920. Death came to M . ' . W . ' . Brother LOUCKS after a lingering illness following an intestinal operation. H e was buried with full Masonic honors in Lakin on January 1, 1961. From 1895 when M.". W . ' . Brother LOUCKS was 22 he was made a Mason in Emerald Lodge No. 289, his Masonry became foremost among his activities. H e served his Lodge as an officer for more than 60 years and was its treasurer at the time of his death. He served the Grand Lodge in 1925 as Grand Master; the Grand Chapter R. A. M. in 1939 as its Grand High Priest; the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star in 1935 as Worthy Grand Patron; and the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar as Grand Commander in 1920. He was coroneted a 33° Mason of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of the Southern Jurisdiction. W e mourn his loss and extend to Mrs. LoucKS our deepest sympathy. M . ' . W . ' . JAMES FORREST AYRES was Grand Master of the M.*. W . ' . Grand
Lodge A. F. and A. M. of Kansas in 1931. H e was born at Glidden, Iowa, February 23, 1881, and died at Greenleaf, Kansas February 13, 1961. M.". W.". Brother Ayres was Worthy Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star in 1939. Funeral services were held in Greenleaf on Wednesday afternoon, February 15, 1961, from the Christian Church. Masonic services were held under the direction of Greenleaf Lodge No. 232, A . F. & A. M. of which M.". W . ' . Brother AYRES was a member for 58 years. In 1893 M . ' . W . ' . Brother AYRES came to Greenleaf with his parents where he remained throughout an active and useful life. H e was a life long member of the Christian Church, had served many years as City Clerk and as a member of the school board, was engaged in the banking business in 1918 and continued in that capacity, serving as President of the Greenleaf State Bank for over 40 years. He served two terms as a member of the State Banking Board. His entire life was dedicated to his family, the church, his community and lodge. Sincere condolence is extended to his family and friends. In reviewing the reports of necrology of the craft in our immediate area it is of special interest and with much sadness that we report the passing of M . ' . W . ' . RAY VAUGHN DENSLOW, Past Grand Master of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri. RAY V A U G H N D E N S L O W was born March 6, 1885, at Spickard, Missouri, and died September 10, i960, at Trenton, Missouri. A biography of M . ' . W . ' . Brother D E N S L O W is a recital of unceasing Masonic labors from the day he attained manhood; an enumeration of his accomplishments as a worker in the ranks, in ritual, in literature, in historical research and in executive stations of highest responsibility entitle him to be ranked among the very greatest of those humanitarians, students, writers and interpreters of the arts
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of Freemasonry in all the centuries of its existence. Kansas mourns the loss of this truly great Mason and extends heartfelt sympathy to his many friends and relatives. It is here recommended that appropriate memorial pages be dedicated to these departed brethren in our Annual Proceedings. In concluding this memorial service, and as we journey down life's road, together, it is well to note how frequently and how solemnly we need to be reminded that each of us tread upon the dust of the generations that have gone before us; that it is not for us to hope for an exemption from the common destiny of man, and that none, nay, not even the wisest knowest the hour when the messenger with his heavenly summons shall come. Too often the great portal opens wide for those whom we hold dear, and whom, we would detain just a little longer by the strong ties of friendship and fraternal love. " O h ! What is Life? 'Tis like a flower That blossoms—and is gone, It flourishes it's little-hour. With all it's beauty on;— Death comes—and, like the Wintery day It cuts the lovely flower away. " O h ! W h a t is Life? 'Tis like the bow That glistens in the sky; W e love to see it's colors glow— But while we look they die. Life fails as soon; today 'tis here— Tomorrow it may disappear." (Author Unknown) !'•",.
Fraternally submitted, FLOYD A. PALMER, Chairman
REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N RITUALISTIC WORK.
M.*. W . ' . JAMES H . TRICE, Chairman, presented the foUowing
report which, on his motion, was adopted: After which the Grand Master addressed the assembled Brethren at the Altar and complimented them on their Lodges 100% attendance at District Meetings, of their officers. To the M.:. W:.
Grand Lodge A. P. & A. M. of Kansas:
Your committee on Ritualistic Work desires to make the following report. The committee has been busy all year, devoting its main efforts to the Proficiency Certificate Program, and to the promotion of interest in Ritualistic Work and in the District Meetings. The committee has maintained a constant flow of correspondence arranging for examinations for the Certificates of Proficiency, and almost all of the Districts now have a fine number of holders of the Certificates of the various grades. W e have been immensely pleased at the number of Brethren who have previously held the Unlimited Certificates, and who are now taking examinations to have them renewed. It is always a delight to see these Brethren make this demonstration of their continued interest in our Ritualistic work. The greatest interest among the members of the Craft is fine and exact Ritualism, and this interest is displayed in the fine attendance we have at the District Meetings, and in the visible interest shown by our workers in conferring the Degrees in their
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Home Lodges. The District Meetings are the highlight for many Masons in the year's activity, and they make a tremendous appeal to workers and side-line members alike. Whereas our District Meetings begin shortly after January first, of each year, our report covers the period from one Grand Lodge Communication to the next one. In this way there are several Lodges and Districts that have had all officers present at each roll call. W e are all aware of the inclemency of the weather in 1960, and particularly during the months of February and March. As a result of this bad weather out attendance took a drop from the preceding years. W e had one postponed meeting before Grand Lodge, last year, which was District N o . 59. LEROY H E A T H , of Attica, was District Deputy Grand Master at that time, and his meeting was scheduled on a date after Grand Lodge. ROBERT H O L T was appointed District Deputy Grand Master in that District, but since Brother H E A T H was District Deputy Grand Master at the time of the postponement. Brother H O L T insisted that Brother H E A T H act as District Deputy Grand Master for the postponed meeting. Quite often when a meeting is postponed, it is very difficult to get interest aroused for the second meeting; however it was not the case in this situation as every officer in the District was present for each roll call. W e have had the meeting in District 59 this year, and again all officers of the District were present, for each roll call. R.'. W . ' . ROBERT H O L T certainly deserves much of the credit for the efforts put forth in arranging the meeting and getting all officers present for the session. The Lodges having all officers present in I960 (after Grand Lodge) were: Hutchinson No. 445, Junction City, Protection, Plains, Deerfield, Anthony, Harper, Attica, Bluff City, Freeport, Osborne, Stockton, Downs, Alton, Glen Elder, McCracken, Ness City, Rush Center, LaCrosse, Stafford, Turon, Sylvia, Little River, Great Bend, Larned, Leoti, Tribune, Sharon Springs, Atsvood, McDonald, St. Francis, Selden, Almena, Norcatur, Belleville, Courtland, Scandia, Washington. All officers in District No. 70, CHESTER IRVIN, District Deputy Grand Master, and all officers in District No. 79, ROBERT JONES, District Deputy Grand Master were present for each roll call. The Lodges that qualified for the Five Year Award last year before Grand Lodge were recognized at the last Communication. The following Lodges qualified after Grand Lodge, I960: Great Bend, Tribune, Scandia. The following Lodges qualified for the Ten Year Awards after Grand Lodge last year: Downs, Isabel, Harper. W e regret to report that we still have some Lodges that cannot, for some reason, get a single officer to attend the District Meetings. The Lodges in this category, after Grand Lodge in I960 were as follows: Kanorado, all day; Haviland, closing; Haddam, all day; Greenleaf, all day; Preston, all day; Cawker City, Opening; Natoma, Closing; Spearville, all day. Some of the Lodges above listed have very logical excuses. In the case of Cawker City. On the night before the District meeting, there was a very disasterous fire in Cawker City, and the next day practically every man in the city was engaged in the clean-up after the fire. In the two weeks immediately after Grand Lodge we were unable to hold a single District Meeting due to the bad weather. This weather situation undoubtedly had a lot to do with some Lodges not attending the meetings. With the help of Brother CHARLES L . BISHOP and Brother GEORGE URBAN, who willingly helped
out as Lecturers we were able to complete our meetings. W e could not reschedule the meeting in District No. 38, which was held as a night meeting in Ortober, 1960. These two extremely well qualified Brothers do an excellent job as Lecturers. Brother BISHOP has been one of our Lecturers for many years, and while Brother URBAN is new to the work of Lecturer, he does a remarkably fine job. In 1961 the Meetings started oflF on January 3. Last fall when we wrote the District Deputy
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Grand Masters, asking where the meetings were to be held we had twenty-nine requests for Saturday meetings. Obviously, it was impossible to grant all of these requests for Saturday meetings, however we are holding ten meetings this year on Saturday which enables us to complete the schedule in fourteen weeks. So far this year (on March 5, 1961 when this was written) we have had unseasonable fine weather. Not a single day has been bad enough to affect attendance. The attendance this year, both opening and closing, is much better than last year. On this date last year our opening attendance was 2922 and closing 3708, this year it is opening 3010 and closing 3905. Our lodges with all officers, present to this date 81. The following lodges have had all officers present at each roll call in 1961: Windom, Emporia, Cottonwood Falls, Overbrook, Osage City, Scranton, Topeka No. 90, Rossville, Delia, Topeka N o . 17, Topeka No. 51, Topeka No. 225, Richland, Ottawa, Melvern, Waverly, Wellsville, Lawrence No. 6, Lawrence No. 9, St. Marys, Moran, Parker, Paola, Spring Hill, Gardner, Shawnee N o . 54, Old Mission No. 153, Kansas City No. 322, Climax, Leroy, Yates Center, Gridley, Augusta, Douglass, Halstead, Wichita No. 57, Wichita No. 86, Wichita No. 168, Wichita N o . 313, Wichita N o . 433, Haven, Sylvia, Medicine Lodge, Hazelton, Isabel, Norwich, Anthony, Harper, Attica, Bluflf City, Freeport, Caldwell, Belle Plaine, Mulvane, Cheney, Meriden, Perry, Bendena, Atchison No. 158, Easton, Lansing, Hancock N o . 311, Wyandotte No. 3, Kansas City No. 271, Kansas City No. 272, Kansas City No. 369, Independence, Altoona, Benedict, Caney, Cedarvale, Arkansas City, Dexter, Maple City, Erie, Columbus, Ft. Scott, Hiattville, Bronson, Beattie, Centralia, Garland. The following lodges have qualified for the five year award in 1961: Lansing, Hancock No. 311, Overbrook, Wichita No. 313, Windom. The following qualified for the ten year award in 196l: Atchison No. 158, Lawrence No. 6, Hazelton, Sylvia, Bluflf City, Benedict. The following lodges have missed having all officers present by the absence of just one man: Savonburg, Lyndon, Staflfordville, Dover, Alta Vista, Dwight, Overland Park, Eureka, Williamsburg, Marion, Arlington, Turon, Lake City, Kiowa, Derby, Haysville, Wathena, Denton, Muscotah, Leavenworth No. 68, White Church, Fall River, Muberry, Circleville. W h e n we started the meetings this year we hoped that we wouldn't have to list a lodge that failed to attend the meetings. However on the third day of the first week in District No. 40, we had two: Herington at opening and Gypsum all day. Then we went aong until February 13th without a single failure; however at the closing roll call in No. 29, no officer from Cherryvale answered "here," and Fostoria missed on the closing. W e find a greater interest in this work each year, and a great pride among the officers in doing their work. It is the part of the Grand Lodge program that interests more of the members the most, and they are very devoted to perfecting themselves in our adopted work. Whereas, in the past few years many Lodges have not had candidates, these same Lodges have kept up, and are qualified to confer the Degrees. W e can cite many instances of perfect work by individuals and near perfect work by the Lodges as a whole. W e have an increasing number of young officers occupying the stations. Our certificate program is actively promoted in many Lodges and Districts. Every year this interest and devotion grows, and we urge all members to participate in this program which not only results in better proficiency, buf also in added interest and attendance. It is a matter of deep personal pride to be able to confer a dignified and correct Degree, and the possibility of becoming proficient is not confined to officers, but every Mason is definitely invited and urged to take up the study of this work.
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RECOMMENDATION. The Committee has had many expressions of regret over the omission of the conferral of the Dramatized Third Degree. This has always been one of the major highlights of Grand Lodge Week, and many of the Brethren have stated very definitely that they would like to see it restored to the program. Inasmuch as so many of our members are interested in the Ritualistic Work, and as many of them only get to see this Dramatized Work at Grand Lodge, we recommend that in formulating the program for next year, and succeeding years, that a place be made for this conferral on Wednesday evening of each Grand Lodge Week. RECOMMENDATION. Supplementing our recommendations of last year relating to Masonic Funerals,' we recommend that the Worshipful Master, or the Brother acting as Worshipful Master and conducting the Funeral, shall be the only one who shall give the Funeral Grand Honors. In this connection, we wish to call attention to the fact that it is always necessary to open the Lodge for funerals. Our By-Law 3-411 provide that in the absence of the Worshipful Master, and the two Wardens, that the Junior Past Master present may congregate and open the Lodge for the purpose of conducting a funeral. This very definitely states that he may open the Lodge. After the funeral ceremony, the Lodge should return to the Lodge Hall and close in form. RECOMMENDATION. A great many of our Lodges have the more will undoubtedly appoint one, and our in the Lodge. In order that this dignified importance demands, we recommend that the at the left of the Worshipful Master, and
office of Chaplain, and in the future work at present does not fix his place office might have the status that its place of the Chaplain be on the floor, directly opposite the Senior Deacon.
RECOMMENDATION. During the year the Committee has had this question brought to it: "When a Lodge is holding a meeting, and there are various ranks of Grand Officers present, is there any definite requirement for the Master of the Lodge to pick any particular Brother to introduce the Visitors?" The Committee has held that the Master is the Leader of his Lodge, arid if he does not care to make the introductions of the Distinguished guests that he may select any one that he may feel is competent to do so. This is with the understanding, of course, that when the Grand Master is present, that the gavel shall be turned over to him. RECOMMENDATION. It is the custom in most Lodges to purchase a very large Bible for the Altar, This is very commendable, and an attractive Bible adds a lot of dignity to the scene about the Altar. However, a large Bible is difficult to handle in the First Degree, and we recommend that each Lodge, as its finances permits, secure a small Bible that can be handled more easily by the Candidate. There is nothing in the Extended Copy or the Floor Plans that dictates the size of the Bible to be used, and there is nothing that would prevent the Lodges from substituting a small Book for the large one usually used. RECOMMENDATION. There has been a suggestion made that it would be advisable, and expedite matters in handling funerals and other ceremonies, if a Lodge would open on the Third Degree on January first, and remain open for the full year. This violates all Masonic tradition, and is a violation of our By-Law 3-414. This Committee is very
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much opposed to the idea and recommends that no such change in our Ceremonies be made. This Committee is grateful to the Grand Master for having been given the privilege for another year to promote this work. The proper and understanding rendition of our Ritual is one of our greatest Masonic assets. The manner in which the Degrees are conferred makes the difference as to whether the Candidates will become a good Mason or an indiff^erent one, so it is essential that all who confer Degrees be dignified and proficient. The Certificate of Proficiency Program is intended to train all of our Brethren to become good ritualists, and it is available to all. W e proudly report that the Ritualistic Work in this Grand Jurisdiction is of a very high order, and the Committee feels that it will continue to be good and become better as the programs developed are put to use by the Brethren. Once more, w e thank the Grand Master for this privilege of service. Fraternally submitted, JAMES H . TRICE, Chairman E. G L E N N ROBISON, Grand ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND
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ANNOUNCEMENT.
The Grand Master announced that open house would be held at the Masonic Home beginning immediately after call to refreshment, also that the Grand Master's Dinner would be held in the Dining Room of the Scottish Rite Temple at 6:00 P.M. / CALL TO R E F R E S H M E N T .
The Grand Master called the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 8:30 o'clock Thursday morning.
GRAND MASTERS D I N N E R .
A large number of Masons and their wives gathered in the Dining Room for the Grand Master's Dinner at 6:00 P . M . SO many attended that it was necessary to provide additional service in the downstairs cafeteria. Altogether 1,335 were served, following which all of those in attendance were thrilled with the program of the evening which included:
Invocation
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J O H N S O N . Organ music was furnished for the dinner by Bro. J. V E R N O N POWELL.
About 50 members and their wives were present from Haysville Lodge N o . 112, which had been chartered at the afternoon session of
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Grand Lodge. This group rose in their places during the presentation of the charter for Haysville Lodge No. 112 by M.". W.*, RAY W . KINZIE. W.'. JACK R. DENMAN, Master Under Dispensation accepted it on behalf of the brethren. Grand Master KINZIE then introduced M.'. W . ' . RICHARD L. BECKER, chairman of the Committee on Public Schools who called up ten fine looking High School Seniors from various parts of the state to award them with a total of $2,700 in Colleg Scholarships as a part of the statewide Essay Contest held under the auspices of his committee. One boy HENRY STAUDINGER, of Claflin, was not present, but the other nine young men and women with their parents or sponsors certainly added a great deal to the success of the dinner.
ADDRESS BY U . S. SENATOR FRANK CARLSON.
R.". W.". JOHN H . MURRAY, Deputy Grand Master was called upon to introduce the speaker of the evening, the Hon. FRANK CARLSON, U . S. Senator from Kansas and a member of St. Johns Lodge No. 113, Concordia. Senator Carlson responded with an inspiring address on the subject of Citizenship and You. Upon conclusion, he was given a standing ovation. The dinner program was concluded with the Benediction by our Grand Chaplain, Rev. CLARENCE W . JOHNSON.
CALL TO LABOR.
The Grand Master called the M.'. W . ' . Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor at 9 o'clock A.M. Thursday morning, followed by prayer by the Grand Chaplain.
REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
M.'. W . ' . RICHARD L. BECKER, Chairman, presented the following
report which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas: The purpose and object of this committee is to support the public schools and to increase the knowledge of the public and particularly Masons of the importance of the Free Public Schools in the preservation of a free people. The principal activity of the committee, again this year, has been an essay contest among seniors in public high schools. The contest was designed to stimulate
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Photo Courtesy Kansas Masonic Digest
Five Scholarship winners receive certificates from Chairman M:. W:. RICHARD L. BECKER at the Grand Master's Banquet. From left to right: VICKI K. BODINE, Fredonia, first place; YVETTE LEERSKOV, Russell, second place; CAROLYN ADAMS, Prairie Village, third place; JANICE BAINTER, Jennings, fourth place; MARILYN MILLER, Lebo, fifth place; and Chairman BECKER. the high school students to learn more about the public schools and their accomplishments. We believe the contest has been productive. We are unable to report to you the number of students who entered the competition as the initial judging was in the school and reports were not made as to the number of participants. The essays were then judged on the level of our Masonic districts. Of the 79 districts 45 participated in the competition and sent winning essays for judging on the state wide level. Twenty-seven districts had both boys and girls competing. Thirty districts sent in winning essays written by boys and 40 districts sent in essays written by girls. Scholarships totalling $2700 to tax supported colleges in Kansas are being awarded. Duplicate scholarships are going to boys and girls in the following amounts: First prize 700; Second prize 250, Third prize $200; Fourth prize $100 and Fifth prize $100. The winners are: First: Second: Third: Fourth: Fifth:
Boys LACEY J. BANKS Sumner H. S., Kansas City LARRY SPREER Perry WOODROW J. HODGES Winfield LYLE JONES Dighton HENRY STAUDINGER Claflin
Girls VICKI K. BODINE Fredonia YVETTE LEERSKOV Russell CAROLYN ADAMS Shawnee Mission East JANICE BAINTER Jennings MAIuLYN MILLER Lebo
Your committee realizes the importance of making available to the Public Schools Committees of the lodges a manual which will help them in carrying out the program at the lodge level and regrets that it has not accomplished this task. It is recommended that the new committee undertake the preparation of a manual
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Winners in Boys' Division: LACY BANKS, Kansas City, Kansas, first place; LARRY SPREER, Perry, second place; WOODROW JOE HODGES Winfield, third place; and LYLE JONES, Dighton, fourth place. HENRY STAUDINGER, Claflin, winner of fifth place, suffered a car breakdown and did not arrive for the dinner. which will contain suggested activities for the local lodge in furthering the support, encouragement and development of the free public schools. The committee recommends that the Grand Lodge again sponsor a competition among High School seniors of the state. Respectfully submitted, RICHARD L.
BECKER, ARTHUR W . BOYER RALPH E. WILSON
Chairman
ROY R. CAMERON EARL C. CANFIELD
REPORT OF COMMITIEE ON JURISPRUDENCE.
W.·. GEORGE M. ASHFORD, Chairman, presented the following report which was adopted section by section, and then as a whole, by the necessary two-thirds majority: W.·. GEORGE M. ASHFORD then moved that Article IX Section 3 of the Constitution, as recommended by our Grand Master, be adopted. It was adopted by a unanimous vote. To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas:
PREFACE. Before making the report, permit me to say on behalf of the other members of the Committee and myself, each of us wish to express our sincere appreciation
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for the privilege and the honor of serving on this committee, and especially of having been able to be closely associated with such an outstanding and devoted Mason as Most Worshipful Brother RAY W . KINZIE. Your committee on Jurisprudence makes the following report: W e have reviewed all of our actions as a committee and have considered all of the official acts of the Grand Master during the year and find that all of said acts have been in accordance with our Constitution, By-Laws and Landmarks and within the prerogatives granted therein. More specifically we refer to the following: 1.
SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS.
Your committee has given consideration to the special Dispensations granted by the Grand Master, and is of the opinion that they were issued within his prerogatives and in accordance with our Constitution and By-Laws and recommend that they be approved. 2.
DECISIONS AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS.
Your committee has considered the decision and disciplinary action taken, as reported in the Grand Master's address, and find that the same were correct, and were taken within the prerogatives of the Grand Master and we recommend the approval of the same. 3.
CHANGE OF MASONIC DISTRICT.
Your committee has considered the decision of the Grand Master in granting the request of Perry Lodge No. 415 in the 17th Masonic District to be transferred to the 18th Masonic District, and find that such decision was correct and approved by the Council of Administration. 4.
CONSOLIDATION OF LODGES
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Your committee has considered the decision of the Grand Master in consolidating Kanorado Lodge No. 443 with Goodland Lodge No. 321, and the Grand Master's Edict of August 6, A. D. I960, A. L. 5960, directing the necessary steps to effect the same, and find said Edict was proper and within the prerogatives of the Grand Master, and recommend the approval of the same.
Your committee has considered the decision of the Grand Master in consolidating Joppa Lodge No. 223 and Rosalia Lodge No. 434 and the Grand Master's . Edict of the 11th day of February A. D. 1961, A. L. 5961, said consolidated Lodge to be designated as Joppa Lodge No. 223, located- at Leon, directing the necessary steps to eflFect the same, and find said Edict was proper and within the prerogatives of the Grand Master, and recommends the approval of the same. 5.
DISASTER RELIEF.
Your committee has considered the Grand Master's report on Disaster Relief afforded the city of Meriden, following the tornado damage there, and find that such action on the part of the Grand Lodge is commendable and we approve the same. 6.
EDICTS.
Your committee has considered the Edicts of the Grand Master during his term of office as reported in his address and find that all of said Edicts were proper and within his prerogatives, and recommends that they be approved.
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RECOMMENDED BY-LAWS ADOPTION.
Your committee has considered the recommendations of the Grand Master relative to adopting By-Laws 2-124 D , 2-307, 2-308 and we recommend that said By-Laws be adopted as recommended. 8.
RECOMMENDED BY-LAWS ADOPTION.
Your committee has considered the recommendations of the Grand Master relative to adopting By-Laws 4-401 ( A ) 4-401 ( B ) and 4-401 (C) and we feel that the purpose of the Grand Master's recommendation is proper but that the wording of the same should be as follows: 4-401 A Dual Membership—A member of a Lodge in this grand jurisdiction may become a member of a lodge in another jurisdiction in fraternal correspondence with this Grand Lodge; and a member of a lodge in such other grand jurisdiction may become a member of a Lodge in this grand jurisdiction. A brother holding such memberships shall be bound by all of the laws, rules and regulations governing each lodge, including the payment of all dues and assessments, and shall have all the privileges of each lodge, except he shall not hold office in both lodges at the same time. The suspension or expulsion of a brother by such other lodge of his membership shall be recognized by this grand jurisdiction, and upon receipt of official notice of such action, the lodge of his membership in this grand jurisdiction shall make a record of such action which shall have the same effect as though the suspension or expulsion had been taken by this grand jurisdiction. The holder of the dual membership shall not have the right to request a dimit. 4-401 B Withdrawal of Dual Membership—A brother holding a dual membership may request a certificate of withdrawal of his membership in his lodge in this grand jurisdiction in the same manner and under the same circumstances as a request for a demit. Upon receiving such certificate of withdrawl his relationship to such lodge shall be the same as though he had never held membership in such lodge. 4-401 C Dual Membership—Duty of Lodge Secretaries and of Grand Secretary—The secretaries of all lodges shall immediately notify the Grand Secretary of the granting of a membership to a member of a lodge of another grand jurisdiction and of all subsequent action affecting such memberships. The Grand Secretary shall immediately notify the Grand Secretary of such other grand jurisdiction of such action. The lodge secretaries shall supply in their annual reports such information relative to brothers holding dual memberships as the Grand Secretary shall request. GEORGE M . ASHFORD, Chairman JAMES H . TRICE, JR. CHARLES F . BURKIN, JR. FRANCIS A. MARSHALL H E N R Y D . PARKINSON
ADDRESS. The Grand Master called upon M.". W . ' . CLYDE E . H E G M A N , Past
Grand Master oif Masons in Minnesota and President of the Mid-west Conference on Masonic Education to address the Grand Lodge. H e responded as follows:
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Most Worshipful Grand Master KiNZlE and my Brothers all: It is an honor and a privilege to bring to you and all Brethren of this Grand Lodge the finest fraternal greetings of 70,000 Master Masons in Minnesota, Brothers who share with you in the common goals of Freemasonry. You and I are Master Masons. Our Masonic Fraternity is the largest fraternity in the world. Moreover, it is the oldest fraternity in the world. W e are proud to be members of so fine an organization of men. But size and age alone does not justify our existence for even one more minute. In our local Lodges, as a group of men, we sponsor and support fine projects for the relief of the widow and the orphan, and for help to the Brother in need. In this Grand Lodge of Kansas, as an organization of Masons, you operate and support that very fine Home for our aged Brothers and their wives or widows in their twilight years. W e enjoyed ever so much to tour that Home yesterday and to observe the wonderful care and treatment you are giving your guests there. Your Grand Lodges action in presenting scholarship awards to worthy high school students is a tremendously worth-while project. It was a- thrill indeed to witness last evening the presentation of those scholarship awards to the ten winners who wrote essays on such a significant subject. This is Masonry in action, and is truly a magnificent Masonic work, sponsored by your Grand Lodge on behalf of you Brother Masons here in Kansas. In yet other States the Fraternity has built and operates, or sponsors. Homes, orphanages, hospitals. In Mirmesota we have an unusually fine opportunity to carry on, in the name of our Grand Lodge, a hospital visitation program among patients in the hospitals at Rochester. These, and many more examples, are all good and are worthy of our support. They are the work of our organization, of our Fraternity. But my Brothers, Masonry is more than a group of men, it is more than a fraternity or organization of men intent upon well-doing. Masonry is a pattern for living. The essence of Masonry is its message, its challenge, its blueprint for living, foundationed upon human values and the dignity of each individual. As men, as Americans, we are concerned with the social problems of our day, problems relating to human behavior and human relations, between nations as well as neighbors. As Masons you and I know that the golden key to the solution of these kinds of problems is held in the hand of each individual Brother, in yours and in each of yours and in mine. There is an old adage that in unity there is strength; sound reasoning and logic, if ever there was. However, the axiom that a chain is no stronger than its weakest link is also one to be reckoned with. Brothers, this then is the great challenge of Masonry, posed to each and every one of us, to take our Masonry with us out of the Lodge room, make it a personal quality of our character, live it and give it to others. Upon our fiirst entrance into the Lodge each of us professed his faith in Almighty God. Our attention was directed to T h e Rule and Guide of Faith, that Book which lies upon every Miasonic altar. Throughout our progress in the degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft, and Master Mason we were continually urged to govern our conduct by the standards of right which are taught in that Book, by the constant practice of The Golden Rule. What then shall we do about our comportment outside of the Lodge? I submit to you that the practice of Masonry begins first at home. It begins with the manner in which we treat our loved ones, our wives, our mothers, our girls and our boys. Children are impressionable; by our own attitudes and behavior we create a pattern for them to follow. Let us act like Masons, first at home. Next, on the street, in our business or profession, in our daily woric-a-day world, we are challenged to be men of integrity, men of courage, men of conviction. Let us as Masons never compromise with truth and right. W h a t about our responsibilities to our church of our choice? Your pastor
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needs your monetary gifts, to be sure; but he needs you. He needs your time, your talents, and your energies in order that your church may carry on the work of the Kingdom of God on earth among men. Our public schools, the cradle of American liberties, deserve the watchful and active support of Masons who are eternally dedicated to the premise that all men have a right to freedom and liberty so long as they guarantee that same right of freedom and liberty to their fellowmen. Let us continue to see to it that every American child has a right to a public school education, that these cherished freedoms will be passed on, unimpaired, to generation after generation till time shall be no more. Finally my Brethren, shall we hold high the torch of the light of Masonry, with its emphasis upon the dignity of each individual, with its unfaltering stress upon human values, with its trestleboard filled with designs for the practice of ideals? A man can reach as high as his ideals. How high is your grasp? Thank you. PRESENTATION T O T H E GRAND LODGE.
M.'. W . ' . ADDISON C. IRBY, on behalf of the White Shrine Club of Kansas, presented the Grand Lodge with a check for $100.00 to be used by the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master accepted and recommended that it be endorsed over to the Kansas Masonic Home. ANNOUNCEMENT.
The Grand Secretary announced that Senator Carlson would not accept his honorarium as Grand Orator and requested that it be turned over to the Kansas Masonic Home. REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N F I N A N C E .
W.*. WILLIAM E. BRADFORD, Chairman, presented the following
report which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M.:. W:. Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your committee on Finance herewith submits the following report: With the approval of our Grand Master and under the authority granted to us by By-Law 2-118, your Chairman of this committee employed Bro. A L L E N F . GERYE, a Certified Public Accountant of Topeka, Kansas to audit the accounts of the Grand Lodge, examine the books and vouchers of the Grand Treasurer and the financial records of the Grand Secretary and to make his report to the Chairman of the Committee upon such audit. Bro. GERYE sets out in his report "My examination revealed that the accounts and financial records are kept in a business-like and efficient manner and are posted up to date." His report covering his audit of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge is appended hereto and is made a part of the annual report of your Committee on Finance. At the request of and on behalf of the Chairman of your Finance Committee, W . ' . LEWIS S. GECKELER of Independence examined the investments and bank balances of the Grand Lodge. Bank balances were as follows on February 13, 1961 for the General and Charity Funds and on February 11, 1961 for the LYNN R BRODRICK Memorial Charity Foundation Fund.
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^""'1 Amount General Fund $ 97,227.60 Charity Fund 4,776.49 L Y N N R . BRODRICK Memorial Charity Foundation Fund 446.41 Total Cash in Bank $102,450.50 Certification of these funds under the seal of the First National Bank in Fredonia, Kansas was given by C. T . PARKER, Cashier, of said bank. The statement of bonds held for the Grand Treasurer in the First National Bank in Fredonia, Kansas for the M.". W.". Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas as of February 13, 1961 was as follows—all of these bonds are registered in the name of the M. *. W^. *, Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Kansas, as prescribed by our laws and are designated as to fund or account. Maturity Pund Class Value General Fund—U. S. Savings .'-$55,000.00 U. S. Treasury 52,000.00 Treasury Notes 50,000.00 $157,000.00 Charity Fund—U. S. Savings U. S. Treasury
$39,000.00 5,000.00
$ 44,000.00
25,000.00 2,000.00
27,000.00
L Y N N R . BRODRICK Memorial Charity
Foundation Fund—U. S. Treasury U. S. Savings Total Bonds—Maturity Value
$228,000.00
Certification of these bonds under seal of the First National Bank in Fredonia, Fredonia, Kansas was made by C. T. PARKER, Cashier, and reads, "I hereby certify that the above bonds as listed, are held in our safe, subject to the order of B E N S . PAULEN, Grand Treasurer." In reviewing the report of our Grand Treasurer and the report of our Grand Secretary we find the two reports to be in balance. In schedule " C " of the Grand Secretary's report it shows the amount of interest received from investments to total $5,043,56. The breakdown of this amount among the three funds is as follows: Pund Amount General Fund $3,406.26 Charity Fund 1,157.00 L Y N N R . BRODRICK Memorial Charity Foundation Fund 480.30 Total
$5,043.56
Your committee has audited the expenses submitted by those entitled to expenses by our Laws of Masonry in attending the Annual Communication and have issued vouchers in payment of the same. W e have also delivered the mileage checks to the representatives of Lodges and to others entitled to mileage. In making our recommendations for the general fund appropriations which will follow, your committee has at all times attempted to consider carefully the welfare and operation of our Masonic Home and the welfare of the Craft in this jurisdiction. With the continued rise in the cost of operation we have reached the point this year where our recommended appropriations are almost equal to our revenues. All of us, in requesting appropriations, must take cognizance of this fact. The following are the estimated revenues and recommended appropriations for the year 1961.
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REVENUES.
One dollar per capita on 99,177 members Interest on General Fund Bonds Miscellaneous receipts—Resale of supplies, etc
$ 99,177.00 5,490.00 5,000.00
Total Less: Five percent of per capita tax transferred to Charity Fund
$109,667.00 4,958.85
Available for Appropriation
$104,708.15
RECOMMENDED GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS. Budget ($44,000.00 x 7 2 % equals $31,680.00) $ 31,680.00 Annual Communication expense—Wichita 1,200.00 Grand Master's Contingent Fund—(By-law 2-314) 3,200.00 Grand Master's Allowance—(By-law 2-306) 800.00 Grand Master's Apron & Jewel 525.00 Grand Treasurer's Allowance—(By-law 2-306) 200.00 Grand Master & Grand Secretary's Conference 1,750.00 Grand Tyler & Asst. Grand Tyler—(By-law 2-306) 80.00 Official Stenographer—(By-law 2-306) 50.00 Grand Lecturer—Salary & Expense 7,200.00 Committee on Ritualistic Work 500.00 Committee on Masonic Education 4,000.00 Committee on Public Schools 4,000.00 Committee Allowances (By-law 2-306-7) 1,200.00 Committee on Temple Building & Remodeling 500.00 Committee on Trials & Punishments 800.00 George Washington Masonic National Memorial 2,500.00 Mileage and Expense (By-law 2-308-9-10) 15,000.00 Per Diem Allowances (By-law 2-310) 10,000.00 Masonic Service Association Dues 2,000.00 Printing Annual Proceedings 2,700.00 Grand Secretary's Travel Expense 1,500.00 Printing Kansas Laws of Masonry (By-law 2-506) 1,200.00 Library Expense 500.00 Microfilming Records 500.00 Stationery and Printing 2,000.00 Items for Resale 3,000.00 Grand Lodge Building Repairs 500.00 Personal Property Tax 225.00 Payroll Taxes (S. S. and Unemployment) 500.00 Postage and Express 2,000.00 Replacement of Equipment in Grand Lodge Office 1,000.00 Miscellaneous Expense 1,000.00 Total General Fund Appropriations
$103,810.00
ESTIMATED CHARITY FUND REVENUES FOR 1 9 6 1 . Five per cent per capita ($99,177.00 x 5%) $ 4,958.85 Interest on Bonds 1,259.50 Total
- $
6,218.35
RECOMMENDED CHARITY FUND APPROPRIATION. Charity Fund Bond Purchase -$
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Your Finance Committee has given special attention to the following items concerned with the operation of the office of the Grand Secretary; the historical registry of membership, the filing of transcripts of Lodges, the filing of transcripts of trials, the filing of Annual Reports, the filing of Charters and indexing of negatives of Charters, the answering and filing of correspondence and other items as outlined under the provisions of By-law 2-118. In compliance with By-law 2-118 we have carefully examined the Grand Lodge Building and the personal property contained therein and are pleased to report that said property is generally in a good to excellent state of repair. T h e sum of $500.00 has been included in our recommended appropriations to cover the expense of any incidental repairs which may be required. W e have given careful consideration to the remarks of our Grand Master in his address dealing with the Grand Masters' and Grand Secretaries' Conference, the George Washington Masonic National Memorial and the Masonic Service Association. W e have made appropriations to insure our continuation in these excellent activities of our Grand Lodge. Other items brought to our attention have received our consideration and/or appropriations as required. W e have also carefully examined and considered the report of the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers and have again made the necessary appropriations and/or recommendations. W e wish to express our sincere thanks to all of those with whom we have counseled in the preparation of this report. W e wish to express our special thanks to our Grand Master, our Council of Administration, our Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary. Their excellent work has done much to lighten our task. Fraternally submitted, W I L L I A M E . BRADFORD, Chairman W I L L I A M C H A P M A N , Member ARTHUR T . SANDERS, Member LOUIS R . H E L M R E I C H , Member ROBERT E . FARROW, Member
ELECTION.
T h e Grand Master announced the time had arrived for the election of ofl&cers for the ensuing year, and appointed as Tellers the following Brethren: Col. MALCOLM O . DONOHOO, U S M C Chairman Lodge No. W.'.JAMES C . COLIN GEORGE B . NORRIS D A L E A. M I T C H E L L J O H N D . ROWLAND ROBERT S. COLLINS M E R L E D . EVANS.... W I L L I A M E . MONTGOMERY J. P A U L CARVER MARTIN W . SMITH.. RAY H I L L S LEROY N E E L L Y RICHARD K I L E SHERMAN C . BLAIR
436 265 37 384 ..430 246 309 313 322 7 371 196 330
Lodge No. 311 Lodge No.
GEORGE W . SELLENS LAWRENCE M O R R O W DAVID N . LOHR CLARENCE W E I D M A N , SR LESTER K E N N E D Y HARRY O . BAIR JOHN C . DART K E N N E T H H . BROADFOOT MARSHALL LAYTON GORDON J O H N S T O N CLAY WESTERVELT V. R. STUDT D O N ABERCROMBIE....,
16 27 94 296 ...435 91 129 48 107 ...446 100 145 59
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Lodge No. • '• ARUE ARCHER .....! ARCHIE ISAACSON RUSSELL F . HINKLE, JR. ALEX H . CHENEY WILLIAM E. CAREY. CARL PALMER...: ALBERT R. GUY ALBERT BURNS..... MARION Bnuc :
79 .....221 ....153 284 .^27 316 3 93 3l4
Lodge No. NEIL G . CORDELL KENNETH A. TRAVIS BILL RICHARDSON HAROLD M . WARD MAX B . MANLOVE J. ROBERT GROFF, AARON SMITH.. FRANK MARSHALL..... JACK DENMAN
6i 6 ..AAJ 244 51 225 168 8(5 112
The Grand Master then ordered the ballots to be distributed. The election resulted as follows: Grand Master
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JOHN H . MURRAY
Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Grand Treasurer
ARMAND H , BISHOP BEN W . GRAYBILL ARTHUR C. HODGSON BEN S. PAULEN
Grand Secretary
CHARLES S. MCGINNESS
ADDRESS. The Grand Master called upon M . ' . W . ' . CLAUD F . Y O U N G , Past Grand Master of Kansas, who responded in a most gracious manner with greetings from the A. & A. S. R., and a message dealing with Masonic accomplishment around the world.
INVITATION. W . ' . HARRY D . WEDDLE, Topeka N o . 17, appeared before the altar with the other four Masters of Topeka Lodges and on their behalf, invited the Grand Lodge to meet at Topeka for its 1962 Annual Communication. On motion the invitation was accepted./
VOTE OF THANKS. The Grand Master called upon M.". W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S , Grand Secretary, t o express the thanks of this Grand Lodge t o the Brethren of Wichita. H e responded by reviewing in some detail all of the cooperative effort of various individuals and organizations which had joined together to make the 105th Annual Communication such an outstainding success. Particular mention was made of the split second schedule which had been observed and the fact that our Grand Master was an officer of
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the huge Santa Fe Trail Transportation Co., which perhaps provided good training in developing "on time deliveries"! Mention was also made of the cooperation of the Wichita Eagle which had provided suitable releases and on that morning had run a three column spread of the awards at the Grand Master's Dinner. After eulogizing several indivduals who had contributed more than a small measure of effort in making the huge undertaking a complete success he made the motion to thank everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Dr. H o o N , the Boeing Stratosingers, all those who had had a part in arranging for and serving the Grand Master's Dinner, Senator FRANIK CARLSON, who had flown out from Washington especially for the event, the Scottish Rite for the use of the Temple, and the hotels. There was enthusiastic-applause and the motion carried unanimously"
INSTALLATION. M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON, Installing Officer, together with M . ' . W . ' . S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY, as Grand Senior Warden; M . ' . W.*. ADDISON C . IRBY, as Grand Junior Warden; M . ' . W . ' . FLOYD S. ECORD,
as Grand Senior Steward; M . ' . W.*. SCOTT E . KELSEY, as Grand Junior Steward; M . ' . W . " . RICHARD L . BECKER, as Grand Marshal; Brother CLARENCE W . J O H N S O N , Grand Chaplain installed the following elective and appointive Grand Officers for the ensuing year. M.". W.". JOHN H . MURRAY, Grand Master, King Solomon No. 10, 1020 S. 4th St., Leavenworth. R.'. W.'. ARM AND H. BISHOP, Deputy Grand Master, Parsons No. 117, c/o Post Office, Parsons. R.*. W.'. BEN W . GRAYBILL, Grand Senior Warden, Old Mission No. 153, 5209 Catalina, Shawnee Mission. R.". W.". ARTHUR C . HODGSON, Grand Junior Warden, Royal No. 192, Box 529, Lyons. M.". W.'. BEN S. PAULEN, Grand Treasurer, Ojnstellation No. 95, Fredonia. M.'. W.'. CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary, Cherryvale No. 137, Town House Apts., Topeka, Office: 320 West 8th, Topeka. Ph. CE 4-5518. Bro. WiLLARD HEIMBECK, Grand Chaplain, 515 Marshall, Leavenworth. W.'. OWEN E. HODGSON, Grand Senior Deacon, Salina No. 60, 660 Highland, Salina. W.'. FLOYD H . COFFMAN, Grand Junior Deacon, Ottawa No. 18, Court House, Ottawa. W.". ELMER F . ANDERSON, Grand Marshal, Cyrus No. 288, R.F.D. No. 2, Hope. W.'. FERNANDO J. LEDOUX, Grand Sword Bearer, Active No. 158, P.O. Box 147, Holton. W.'. RICHARD J. BELLMAN, Grand Senior Steward, Winfield No. 110, 1520 Millington, Winfield. W.". ROBERT F . RILEY, Grand Junior Steward, Harmony No. 94, 1601 N. 8th St., Neodesha. W.'. HAROLD L. SLOAN, Grand Pursuivant, Newton No. 142, 118 So. 12th St., Newton.
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W.'. LAUREN DALE RIGG, Grand Tyler, Joppa No. 223, Leon.
W.". HENRY C. WRIGHT, Asst. Grand Tyler, Vesper No. 136, Box 238, Sedan M.". W.'. E. GLENN ROBISON, Grand Lecturer, Hebron No. 314, Gridley.
PRESENTATION OF HAT. W . ' . JAMES L E R O Y FEVURLY, Jr., JCing Solomon Lodge N o . 10, Leavenworth, presented the Grand Master with a Silk Hat, on behalf of that Lodge which he accepted and he then presented all of the Officers of his Lodge who were present for this occasion.
PRESENTATION. M . ' . W . ' . KARL J. BAUMGARTNER, on behalf of the Grand Lodge, presented M . ' . W . ' . R A Y W . KINZIE, retiring Grand Master, with a Past Grand Master's Jewel. M . ' . W . ' . R A Y W . K I N Z I E accepted with appropriate remarks.
VOTE OF THANKS. M.*.' W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S announced that Bro. J. V E R N O N
POWELL had furnished the organ music at Topeka last year and at this Grand Communication and called for an expression of the Brethren for this fine music which was given by hearty applause.
1 9 6 1 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS. On Credentials: W.". ORION E. GOODING, Orient No. 51, 3125 W. 18th St., Topeka.
W.'. ORA F . PERSELL, Blue Rapids No. 169, Blue Rapids. W.'. WILLIAM E . MONTGOMERY, Syracuse No. 309, Syracuse.
W.'. JAMES E. ODEN, Parsons No. 117, 2431 Washington, Parsons. . W.'. J. ROBERT GROFF, Siloam No. 225, 1448 Oakley, Topeka. On Reports of Grand Officers: W.'. JOHN BENGEL, Fortitude No. 107, 600 Riley, Independence. W.'. GEORGE W . MOLE, Lawrence No. 6, Lawrence. W.". HUBERT L. FATZER, Lewis No. 220, Lewis. W.'. HARRY O . BAIR, Marysville No. 91, Marysville. W.". EARL M . HIGBEE, Morton No. 259, Viola.
On Finance: W.". FLOYD A. PALMER, Fortitude No. 107, P.O. Box No. 1349 Topeka. W.'. CALVIN C. JOCHIMS, Leavenworth No. 2, 103 4th St., Leavenworth.
W.'. HENRY D . PARKINSON, Anthem No. 294, Scott City.
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W.". PAUL F.- MiTCHUM, Arm'ourdaie N o . 271, 2737 N . 32nd St., Kansas â&#x20AC;¢City, Kansas. " W . ' . JAMES H . TRICE, JR., Delta N o . 77, Medicine Lodge. Jurisprudence: W . ' . JAMES E . TAYLOR, Sharon Springs N o . 417, Sharon Springs. W.". G L E E S. SMITH, Larned N o . 167, 111 W . 7th St., Larned.
W.". K E N N E T H W . SHREVE, Bestor G. Brown N o . 433, 626 S. St. Clair, Wichita. W . ' . W I L L I A M BRADFORD, Lyra N o . 256, McLouth.
W . ' . CHARLES F . BURKIN, J R . , Roger E. Sherman No. 369, 2620 N . 81st, Bethel. On Ritualistic Work: M.". W . ' . JAMES H . TRICE, Delta N o . 77, Medicine Lodge. M . ' . W . " . E . G L E N N ROBISON, Hebron No. 3 l 4 , Gridley. M.".W.*. A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND, Kaw No. 272, Scottish Rite Temple, 7th and Ann, Kansas City, Kansas. On Trials and Punishments: W.'. W.'. W.". W.".
D O N A L D D . W I L L I A M S , Wamego N o . 75, Wamego. SCOTT E . MOUSE, Emporia No. 12, 730 E. 9th St., Emporia. GILBERT E . HANDKE, Active N o . 158, 1506 N . 3rd St., Atchison. LLOYD RUPPENTHAL, McPherson N o . 172, McPherson.
' W . ' . ROBERT J. LEWiis, Atwood N o . 164, Atwood. On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D.: W / . A N D R E W E . O L S O N , Dwight N o . 374, Dwight.
W.*. JACK R . D E N M A N , Haysville N o . 112, 446 Hillcrest Ave., Haysville. W.". W I L L I A M JOHNSON, J R . , Hays, N o . 195, Hays.
On
Correspondence: M.'. W . ' . FLOYD S . ECORD, Burlington N o . 66, Burlington.
On Foreign
Relations:
M.". W . \ CLAUD F . Y O U N G , Rising Sun N o . 8, 1733 Sixteenth St. N . W . ,
Washington, D . C. M . ' . W.". BRUCE N E W T O N , Albert Pike N o . 303, 328 E. 1st St., Wichita. M . ' . W . ' . K A R L J. BAUMGARTNER, Goodland N o . 321, Goodland.
On Masonic Education: M.'. W . ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY, Topeka N o . 17, 1346 Arter, Topeka. R.'. W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP, Parsons N o . 117, c/o Post Office, Parsons. R.". W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL, Old Mission N o . 153, 5209 Catalina Road, Shs'Wiee Mission. R.'. W.". A R T H U R C. HODGSON, Corner Stone N o . 219, P-O, Box N o . 529,
Lyons. W . ' . O W E N E . HODGSON, Salina No. 60, 660 Highland, Salina. On Public Schools: M.". W . ' . RICHARD L. BECKER, Keystone N o . 102, Columbia Bldg., Coffeyville. W . ' . P H I L I P D . SHULL, Barney N o . 279, Healy.
W.". E M M E T T W . CRABTREE, Lafayette N o . 16, 720 Vattier, Manhattan. W . ' . GEORGE B . NORRIS, Kilwinning N o . 265, 402 N . Oak, Pratt.
W . \ ARTHUR W . BOYER, Albert Pike N o . 303, 948 Perry, Wichita. On Temple Building and Remodeling: W . ' . D O N C . HEMINGER, Great Bend N o . 15, P.O. Box 613, Great Bend. W.". D A M O N M . (SRIMES, Paola N o . 37, R.F.D. N o . 4, Paola. W . ' . FLAVIUS O . D O T Y , Pittsburg N o . 87, 1701 N . Grand, Pittsburg. W . ' . LUTHER P. MOORE, Auburn No. 32, 3360 Tara, Topeka.
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W.V.SIDNEY F. DAFFORN, Old Mission No, 53, 4920 Rock Creek Lane, Mission, necrology: W . " . E L R O Y E . TILLOTSON, Powhattan No. 263, P.O. Box 363, Emporia.
JOURNAL.
On motion of M.*. W / . SAMUEL G . WILES, the reading of the
Joui'nal was dispensed with.
CLOSING.
The M.V. W , ' . Grand Master then closed the M.*. W . \ Grand Lodge in Ample Form.
^^,„A^-*^v.^ /4''/?^«.«-<«-<-««.-*;JGrand Master.
ATTEST:
Grand Secretary.
APPOINTIVE GRAND OFFICERS, 1960 (l) CLARENCE W. JOHNSON, Grand Chaplain; (2) ARTHUR ,C. HODGSON, Grand Senior
Deacon; (3) ARTHUR M. WILLIAMS, Grand Junior Deacon; (4) ROBERT J. BAILEY, Grand Marshal; (5) HARRY A. WOOD, Grand Sword Bearer; (6) CLAUDE W. AYLER, Grand Senior Steward; (7) JACK K. SHRIVER, Grand Junior Steward; (B) WILLIAM T. SCHLICHTER, Grand Pursuivant; (9) LAUREN DALE RIGG, Grand Tyler; (10) PASCHAL W. LUNDY, Ass't Grand Tyler.
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BIOGRAPHICAI, SKETCH OF
M. â&#x20AC;˘. W.-. RAY WESLEY KINZIE, Grand Master
,
OF ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF KANSAS 1960 By M . ' . W.". BRUCE N E W T O N , Past Grand Master As the institution of Freemasonry progresses through the years, it becomes increasingly important that men of great stature should be selected to govern it. In the one hundred five years of our history and among the fine brothers who have headed our fraternity, many have stood out as leaders of ability and devotedness to duty. Kansas Masonry was extremely fortunate during I960 to have had one of these outstanding leaders to direct its affairs. In spite of the world turmoil and the fears that have affected so many people and so many nations, he directed the thinking and actions of the one hundred thousand Masons of Kansas into a positive determination to overcome these fears. Those who have been connected with the government of the Grand Lodge during the year, feel that Masonry has made distinct progress in promoting its precepts and principles and that a better and stronger organization has resulted. In the 40,000 miles that h e traveled and the more than one hundred fifty appearances that he made, RAY proved himself to be one of the most ardent Masons of our time as he won the love, respect and admiration of all those with whom he came in contact. H e was christened R A Y W E S L E Y K I N Z I E ,
the son of
GEORGE
and
MAUD
KiNzlE of Alexandria, Nebraska, having been born in that city on April 15, 1905. He attended school in Hebron and after graduating from High School, h e attended college in Grand Island, specializing in business administration. H e was married to R U T H REILLY of Norton, Kansas on May 31, 1926. They have one daughter, BETTY R U T H ZULTNER of Chicago, Illinois and two grandchildren, RICHARD, J R . and R U T H A N N Z U L T N E R .
RAY and RUTH moved to Wichita in 1926, since which time he has been employed by The Santa Fe Trail Transportation Company, having been elevated to his present position of Secretary-Treasurer. He is a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Wichita. He was initiated in Bestor G. Brown Lodge N o . 433 in Wichita on June 28, 1928, passed to the Fellow Craft Degree on September 13, 1928, and raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason on October 11, 1928. H e immediately became active in the affairs of the lodge and served in the following offices: Senior Steward 1939; Junior Deacon 1940; Senior Deacon 1941; Junior Warden 1942; Senior Warden 1943 and presided as Master in 1944. H e was the first District Deputy Grand Master for Distrirt N o . 77 when Wichita was divided into two districts in 1946. He was appointed Grand Senior Deacon in 1956, elected Grand Junior Warden in 1957; Grand Senior Warden in 1958, Deputy Grand Master 1959. By virtue of his position as a Grand Officer, he served on the Masonic Education Committee in 1957, 1958, and 1959. -He served on the Finance Committee
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of the Grand Lodge in 1948 and 1949 and was chairman of that committee for three years, 1951, 1952, and 1953. H e received t h e Scottish Rite Degrees in Wichita Oansistory in May 1943. Was elevated to the rank and dignity of a Knight Commander of the Court of Honour in that body in 1947. W a s Coroneted as Inspector General Honorary of t h e Thirty-Third Degree in 1955. H e served as chairman of the petitions committee of Scottish Rite in 1947. Passed through the chairs of the Knights Kadosh of the •Wichita Consistory, serving as Preceptor in 1955. He received the York Rite Degrees in the Wichita Bodies in 1950. Was exalted as a Royal Arch Mason in the Wichita Chapter No. 33 on April 13, 1950, was greeted as a Royal and Selert Master in Wichita'Council N o . 12 on April 14, 1950 and was Knighted in Wichita Commandery No. 12 of Knights Templar on . April 15, 1950. He is Past Worthy Patron of Rose Douglas Chapter No. 436 Order of the Eastern Star, Past Watchman of the Shepherds in Miriam Shrine N o . 3, of the White Shrine of Jerusalem. H e received the Grand Cross of Honor in the Order •of Rainbow for Girls and the highest honor in the International Supreme Council •Order of DeMolay, it being that of Legionnaire of the Legion of Honor. ' He was created a Noble of the Mystic Shrine in Midian Temple in May 1943, a n d served on various committees and uniformed units until his appointment in tthe line of officers in 1948. He served through the line becoming Illustrious "Potentate in 1956. H e also served as personal Deputy to the late Illustrious FRANK :S. LAND during his term as Imperial Potentate in 1955. RAY is a member of the Royal Order of Jesters of the Shrine, a member of the High-Twelve Club of Wichita and the Acacia Fraternity. In summing u p all the accomplishments of this distinguished Mason, w e feel that Kansas Masonry has been honored in having had his untiring services for the past several years and that we should rejoice in the hope that we will have his good counsel for many years to come. MASONIC RECORD. BESTOR G . B R O W N LODGE N O . 433, W I C H I T A , KANSAS.
Initiated June 28, 1928; Passed September 13, 1928; Raised October 11, 1928; Senior Steward 1939; Junior Deacon 1940; Senior Deacon 1941; Junior Warden 1942; Senior Warden 1943; Master 1944. C O M M I T T E E SERVICE:
On Finance: Mem. 1948, 1949, Chm., 1951, 1952, 1953. On Masonic Education: Mem. 1957, 1958, 1959. G R A N D LODGE DISTRICT D E P U T Y G R A N D MASTER 1946.
Grand Senior Deacon: 1956; Grand Junior Warden: 1957; Grand Senior Warden: 1958; Deputy Grand Master: 1959; Grand Master: I960. CAPITULAR. W I C H I T A C H A P T E R N O . 33, WiCHrrA, KANSAS.
Mark Master, Past Master, Most Excellent Master and Royal Arch April 13, 1950. CRYPTIC. W I C H I T A C O U N C I L N O . 12, W I C H I T A , KANSAS.
Royal Master, Select Master and Super Excellent Master April 14, 1950. CHRISTIAN KNIGHTHOOD. .MT.
OLIVET COMMANDERY N O . 12, W I C H I T A , KANSAS.
Red Cross and Order of Malto April 14, 1950; Knights Templar April 15, 1950.
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Association of Past Grand Masters OF KANSAS Wichita, Kansas, March 7, 1961. The Fifty-Seventh Annual Meeting of the Association of Past Grand Masters of Kansas was held in the Lassen Hotel, at Wichita, on Tuesday, March 7, 1961, at 6 P . M . with the following present. JAMES A. CASSLER ;,.;.„. HENRY S. BUZICK, . JR.!: ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND JAMES H . TRICE JAMES H . STEWART, JR WILLIAM H . HARRISON S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY.—.FLOYD S. ECORD....... KARL J. BAUMGARTNER EARL R . BROWN
:.1934 1938 1940 1944 1947 1949 —1952 1954 1956 1958
OTTO R. SOUDERS CLAUD F . YOUNG... CHARLES S. MCGINNESS SAMUEL G . WILES E. GLENN ROBISON CLARENCE G . NEVINS BRUCE NEWTON SCOTT E . KELSEY RICHARD L. BECKER ADDISON C. IRBY
1935 1939 ....1943 1946 .....1948 1951 .....1953 ,....1955 1957 1959
M . ' . W . ' . RAY W . K I N Z I E , the Honored Guest of the evening was also present. T h e following Distinguished Visitors from Sister Grand Lodges were present: M.'.W.". PAUL R. STEPHENS, Grand Master of Illinois. M.'.W.*. J. FRED LATHAM, Past Grand Master and present Grand Secretary, Oklahoma. M.". W.'. RAY K . BABB, Past Grand Master, Oklahoma. M.'. W.'. JESSE COLE, Grand Master, Oklahoma. M.'. W.". LEON H . SNYDER, Grand Master, Colorado. A Table Lodge was opened by M.*. W . ' . KARL J. BAUMGARTNER, the President, with M.*. W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER, as Senior Warden, M.". W . * . EARL R . B R O W N , Junior Warden and M.*. W.*. ADDISON C .
IRBY, Steward and Tyler. M . ' . W . ' . RAY W . K I N Z I E , being present, was elected to membership in the Association, and he was presented by ADDISONI C . IRBY, who also conducted the Induction Ceremony, making this distinguished Mason a member of the Association. The Distinguished Visitors were eaich introduced, and on motion, made Honorary. Members of this Association, and presented cards as such. The dinner had been arranged for by ADDISON C . IRBY, and was expertly served and very good.in all ways. Regrets were read from B E N S . P A U L E N , GEORGE F . BEEZLEY,
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C L I N E C . CURTISS, ROSCOE E . P E T E R S O N and FERRIS M . H I L L . The Secretary was instructed to send messages to each of these Brethren. T h e Distinguished guests were each called on, and spoke briefly. T h e address of the Grand Master, R A Y W . K I N Z I E was read and discussed in its essential parts. T h e Election of Officers took place, and resulted as follows: RICHARD EARL R. ADDISON ARTHUR RAY W .
L. BECKER BROWN..... C. IRBY H . STRICKLAND KINZIE
President Senior Warden Junior Warden Secretary Tyler
N O further business appearing, the Table Lodge was closed in form. A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND, Secretary.
LOCATION A N D NUMBERS O F LODGES I N ALL DISTRICTS. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No,
1.—Highland, 1; Troy, 55; Wathena, 64; White Cloud, 78; Bendena, 440 Denton, 449. 2.—Potter, 4; Atchison, 5; Doniphan, 3 1 ; Effingham, 48; Huron, 72 Muscotah, 116; Atchison, 158. 3.—Leavenworth, 2 ; Leavenworth, 10; Easton, 45; Lansing, 49; Leavenworth 68; Fort Leavenworth, 3 1 1 . 4.—Kansas City, 3; White Church, 96; Kansas City, 271; Kansas City, 272 Bonner Springs, 366; Kansas City, 369; Kansas City, 438. 5.—Shawnee, 54; Prairie Village, 153; Kansas City, 322; Kansas City, 333 Overland Park, 436. 6.—Olathe, 19; Spring Hill, 56; Gardner, 65; Edgerton, 127; Lenexa, 135 Stanley, 444. 7.—Osawatomie, 24; Paola, 37; Fontana, 131, Louisburg, 243. 8.—Mound City, 33; LaCygne, 6 1 ; Pleasanton, 88; Blue Mound, 286; Parker, 341. 9.—Fort Scott, 8; Mapleton, 28; Xenia, 47; Devon, 92; Garland, 108; Uniontown, 115; Fulton, 210; Hiattville, 216; Bronson, 268; Hepler, 398. 10.—Girard, 9 3 ; Cherokee, 119; Pittsburg, 187; Murberry, 261; Arcadia, 329; Arma, 408. 11.—Baxter Springs, 71; Columbus, 100; Galena, 194; Weir, 274; Scammon, 351. 12.—Oswego, 6 3 ; Altamont, 69; Chetopa, 73; Parsons, 117; Mound Valley, 218; McCune, 237. 13.—Erie, 76; Chanute, 103; Thayer, 149; Walnut, 229; Urbana, 239. 14.—Humboldt, 29; lola, 38; Moran, 245; Savonburg, 315; LaHarpe, 325. 15.—Garnett, 4 4 ; Colony, 212; Westphalia, 305; Kincaid, 338; Lane, 339. 16.—Ottawa, 18; Melvem, 22; Pomona, 4 1 ; Williamsburg, 224; Waverly, 244; Quenemo, 270; Wellsville, 356. 17.—Lawrence, 6 ; Lawrence, 9; Baldwin, 23; DeSoto, 40; Eudora, 8 3 ; Tonganoxie, 190; Linwood, 241; Perry, 415; Lecompton, 420.
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No. 18.—Oskaloosa, 14; Valley Falls, 21; Winchester, 84; Meriden, 236; McLouth, 256; Nortonville, 266. No. 19.—Hiawatha, 35; Robinson, 159; Sabetha, 162; Hamlin, 185; Horton, 326; Powhattan, 363; Morrill, 373. No. 20.—Oketo, 25; Seneca, 39; Marysville, 9 1 ; Axtell, 234; Beattie, 259; Oneida, 323; Summerfield, 354. No. 21.—Frankfort, 67; Waterville, 85; Blue Rapids, 169; Vermillion, 320. No. 22.—Corning, 13; Wetmore, 53; Centralia, 89; Netawaka, 130; Whiting, 250; Goff, 430. No. 23.—Circleville, 20; Holton, 42; Soldier, 240; Hoyt, 327; Denison, 372; Mayetta, 393. No. 24.—Silver Lake, 50; St. Marys, 52; Topeka, 90; Rossville, 111; Delia, 419. No. 25.—Topeka, 17; Auburn, 32; Topeka, 51; Topeka, 225; Richland, 248; Topeka, 385; Wakarusa, 402. No. 26.—Overbrook, 62; Carbondale, 70; Burlingame, 79; Lyndon, 101; Osage City, 141; Scranton, 407. No. 27.—Leroy, 27; Burlington, 66; Neosho Falls, 82; Yates Center, 144; Gridley, 314. No. 28.—New Albany, 8 1 ; Neodesha, 94; Fredonia, 95; Altoona, 118; Fall River, 163; Buffalo, 379; Benedict, 403. No. 29.—Coffeyville, 102; Independence, 107; Elk City, 132; Cherryvale, 137; Edna, 345. No. 30.—Sedan, 136; Caney, 324; Elgin, 350; Cedar Vale, 355; Tyro, 386. No. 31.—Longton, 26; Elk Falls, 126; Howard, 155; Severy, 213; Moline, 267. No. 32.—Eureka, 106; Toronto, 121; Madison, 196; Hamilton, 301; Climax, 411. No. 33.—Emporia, 12; Cottonwood Falls, 80; Americus, 109; Lebo, 152; Hartford, 193; Allen, 335; Saffordville, 395. No. 34.—Dover, 138; Alma, 161; Eskridge, 205; Maple Hill, 370; Harveyville, 421. No. 35.—Havensville, 34; Onaga, 188; Westmoreland, 257; Fostoria, 392. No. 36.—Manhattan, 16; Wamego, 75; Randloph, 166; Leonardville, 235; Riley, 344. No. 37.—Washington, 104; Linn, 170; Haddam, 226; Greenleaf, 232. No. 38.—Clifton, 122; Clay Center, 134; Green, 296; Oak Hill, 334; Wakefield, 396. No. 39.—Junction City, 7; Abilene, 98; Solomon, 105; Chapman, 280; Enterprise, 437. No. 40.—Hope, 288; Herington, 307; Gypsum, 328; White City, 380; Burdick, 429. No. 41.—Council Grove, 36; Alta Vista, 357; Dwight, 374; Wilsey, 382. No. 42.—Florence, 114; Peabody, 120; Newton, 142; Marion, 147. No. 43.—Towanda, 30; Augusta, 74; El Dorado, 97; Douglass, 151; Leon, 223; Potwin, 228; Latham, 401. No. 44.—Winfield, 110; Arkansas City, 133; Dexter, 156; Burden, 233; Maple City, 342. No. 45.—Wellington, 150; South Haven, 157; Oxford, 165; Caldwell, 203; Milan, 255; Argonia, 285. No. 46.—Haysville, 112; Belle Plaine, 173; Mulvane, 201; Cheney, 258; Conway Springs, 269; Clearwater, 273; Derby, 365. No. 47.—Wichita, 57, Wichita, 86; Wichita, 99; Wichita, 168; Wichita, 303; Wichita, 313; Wichita, 433.
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No. 48.—Halstead, 46; Sedgwick, 139; Whitewater, 180; Burton, 182; Mount Hope, 238; Valley Center, 364. No. 49.—McPherson, 172; Canton, 197; Gaiva, 251; Windom, 276; Moundridge, 346; Marquette, 353; Lindsborg, 397. No. 50.—Barnard, 59; Minneapolis, 143; Beloit, 145; Delphos, 202; Simpson, 214; Scottsville, 249; Glasco, 292. No. 51.—Concordia, 113; Clyde, 176; Jamestown, 227; Miltonvale, 242. No. 52.—Republic, 123; Munden, 128; Belleville, 129; Courtland, 211; Scandia, 221; Narka, 349; Cuba, 362. No. 53.—Jewell, 11; Mankato, 87; Burr Oak, 178; Lebanon, 287; Randall, 304; Formoso, 336. No. 54.—Salina, 60; Ellsworth, 146; Brookville, 209; Wilson, 298; Holyrod, 343. No. 55.—Lyons, 192; Little River, 219; Chase, 247; Frederick, 337; Genesee, 361. No. 56.—^Nickerson, 43; Hutchinson, 124; Hutchinson, 140; Sterling, 171; Hutchinson, 445. N o . 57.—Haven, 208; Arlington, 299; Turon, 358; Sylvia, 391; Pretty Prairie, 428. No. 58.—Kingman, 230; Norwick, 319; Spivey, 347; Zenda, 378; Cunningham, 427. No. 59.—Anthony, 200; Harper, 206; Attica, 262; Bluflf City, 368; Freeport, 389. No. 60.—Medicine Lodge, 77; Lake City, 260; Hazelton, 263; Kiowa, 278; Isabel, 400. No. 61.—Pratt, 265; Greensburg, 293; Preston, 332; Coats, 394; Mullinville, 399; Haviland, 409. No. 62.—Kinsley, 179; Lewis, 220; Stafford, 252; St. John, 254; Macksville, 371. No. 63.—Great Bend, 15; Larned, 167; EUinwood, 217; Hoisington, 331; Claflin, 424. No. 64.—Wakeeney, 148; Russell, 177; Hays, 195; Bunker Hill, 291; Ellis, 297. No. 65.—Lincoln, 154; Lucas, 198; Plainville, 290; Sylvan Grove, 359; Natoma, 390; Codell, 418. No. 66.—Cawker City, 125; Osborne, 160; Stockton, 189; Downs, 204; Alton, 207; Glen Elder, 294. No. 67.—Smith Center, 174; Kirwin, 175; Gaylord, 183; Phillipsburg, 184; Logan, 264; Kensington, 405. No. 68.—Lenora, 181; Oberlin, 186; Norton, 199; Long Island, 231; Almena, 310; Norcatur, 317; Jennings, 360. No. 69.—Hill City, 281; Colby, 306; Hoxie, 343; Morland, 4 l 4 ; Selden, 423; Rexford, 442. No. 70.—McCracken, 58; Ness City, 191; Rush Center, 215; LaCrosse, 330. No. 71.—^Dodge City, 222; Jetmore, 282; Cimarron, 283; Bucklin, 376; Spearville, 388; Ensign, 413; Kingsdown, 447. No. 72.—Ashland, 277; Coldwater, 295; Protection, 384; Wilmore, 412. No. 73.—Meade, 275; Liberal, 300; Plains, 367; Minneola, 431. N o . 74.—Sublette, 312; Hugoton, 406; Elkhart, 422; Ulysses, 435; Johnson, 441; Satanta, 446. No. 75.—Garden City, 246; Lakin, 289; Syracuse, 309; Coolidge, 316; Deerfield, 432. No. 76.—Dighton, 279; Scott City, 284; Leoti, 340; Tribune, 352. No. 77.—Oakley, 253; Gove, 302; Grainfield, 381; Quinter, 410; Grinnell, 448. No. 78.—Winona, 318; Goodland, 321; Sharon Springs, 417. No. 79.—Atwood, 164; McDonald, 383; Saint Francis, 404.
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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS FOR 1961. Dist.
Name, Lodge Affiliation and Address
1
STANLEY L . HOLDER, Smithton No. 1, Highland
2 3 4 5 6
JAMES P. BROWN, Washington No. 5, 1209 Ridge Road, Atchison LEWIS R . STAFFORD, Nine Mile No. 49, Lansing CHARLES D . GALLIPEAU, Wyandotte N o . 3, 323 Valley, Kansas City, Ks. ALBERT O . ARNOLD, JR., Rosedale No. 333, 8449 Broadmoor Lane, Overland Park W A R R E N H . EDGINGTON, Lenexa No. 135, 13022 West 93rd, Lenexa
7 8
ROBERT L . REYNOLDS, Peace No. 243, Louisburg CARL J. TEAGARDEN, LaCygne No. 61, LaCygne
9
ROY L . STEWART, Bourbon N o . 268, Bronson
10
W A L T E R A. FIORUCCI, Arma No. 408, Arma
11
G U Y N . TALBOT, Baxter No. 71, 809 W . 12th St., Baxter Springs
12 13
B E N J A M I N F . G R E E N , Temple No. 237, Box 182, McCune FORREST CHICKADONZ, Urbana No. 239, R. R. 1, Earlton
14
JOB L . TRITES, Marmaton No. 245, Moran
15
LYLBUN C . ELLISS, Avon No. 305, Westphalia
16
HAROLD M . W A R D , Waverly No. 244, Route 3, Waverly
17 18 19 20 21
DALE RAWLINGS, Henri No. 190, Tonganoxie FLOYD G . M C C A I N , Meriden N o . 236, Meriden JAMES E . SMITH, Morrill No. 373, Morrill ROBERT E . FERGUSON, Marysville No. 91, 700 N . 12th St., Marysville M. LOWELL BLASER, Sutton No. 85, Watervillis
22 23 24 25
OLLIE J. W O O D M A N , Polar Star N o . 130, 5th and Olive, Holton GEORGE R . STEVENS, Denison No. 372, Valley Falls HARRY W . GLASGOW, Golden Rule No. 90, 1922 N . Kansas, Topeka ORVILLE L . D U T T , Orient No. 51, 938 Jewell, Topeka
26
G L E N L . BADGER, Scranton N o . 407, Scranton
27
LARENCE K . GEORGE, Tuscan No. 83, Neosho Falls
28
MELBURN C . BARNES, Constellation No. 95, 725 N . 10th, Fredonia
29
LESTER R . DETWILER, Keystone No. 102, I 4 l 7 Spruce, Coflfeyville
30
AMJZIE S. BAIRD, Vesper No. 136, Sedan
31
J. RAY JONES, Meridian No. 126, R. R. 1, Elk Falls
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RICHARD T . K I L E , Madison No. 196, Madison
33 34
D O N J. EVANS, Zeredatha No. 80, Cottonwood Falls GARLAND H . GIDEON, Maple Hill No. 370, Paxico
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ROGER R . FORCE, Onaga No. 188, Wheaton
36
GEORGE W . SELLENS, Lafayette No. 16, 1409 Yuma, Manhattan
37
STEWART E . EARHART, Frontier No. 104, Hollenberg
38
CLARENCE W E I D M A N , SR., Highland N o . 296, Route 4, Clay Center
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PAUL C . JONES, Enterprise N o . 437, P. O. Box 338, Enterprise W A L T E R T . H U L L , Kansas N o . 307, 502 S. A, Herington
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MORRIS S . DOWELL, Council Grove N o . 36, Box 147, Council Grove R E X C . GRAHAM, Halcyon No. 120, Route 3, Augusta JOSEPH M . SPARKS, Mystic Tie N o . 74, Route 3, Augusta
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DERREL L . GARDNER, Clinton No. 233, Burden P H I L I P STEHLE, Argonia No. 285, Argonia C. W I L L I S STINSON, Mistletoe No. 269, Viola ANDREW J. MAYBERRY, J R . , Wichita N o . 99, P. O. Box 724, Wichita
48 49
VIRGIL HEFLING, Mount Hope N o . 238, R. F. D . N o . 1, Mount Hope HAROLD L . ELMQUIST, Lindsborg No. 397, 401 N o . Roosevelt, Lindsborg
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W I L B U R L . H A L E , Scottsville No. 249, Scottsville
51
ALFRED M . CHERINGTON, St. Johns No. 113, 437 W . 10th, Concordia
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E L R E N O F . SEDERLIN, Lebanon No. 221, Route 1, Scandia GERALD R . DEMPSEY, Formosa No. 336, Route 1, Jewell
54 55 56 57 58 59
W A L T E R R . BIRCHER, Ellsworth No. 146, Ellsworth J. FRED W I L L I A M S O N , Royal No. 192, Box 387, Lyons H E N R Y E . MARRS, Sterling No. 171, 101 S. 7th Sterling CARL L . C O M P T O N , Turon No. 358, Turon PALMER D . VANLANDINGHAM, Spivey No. 347, Spivey ROBERT L . H O L T , Freeport No. 389, Freeport
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LoREN C R O L F , Isabel N o . 400, Isabel CHESTER L . P E W , Kiowa No. 293, Greensburg
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LAWRENCE W . SMITH, Lewis N o . 20, Lewis
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W I L L I A M B . BOYER, Great Bend No. 15, 1117 Baker, Great Bend HAROLD L . STRANGE, Apollo N o . 297, 120 Second St., Wakeeney
65
ROBERT G . W I L S O N , Paradise N o . 290, Plainville
66 67
JAMES H . HOUGHTON, Cawker City No. 125, Tipton G L E N - R - N I C H O L S , - W e s t e r n - S t a r N o : t74,-Smith Center '
68 69 70
A R T H U R R . M U N S O N , Jennings N o . 360, Jennings D E N N I S H . CORDER, Selden No. 423, Selden SHERMAN C . BLAIR, LaCrosse N o . 330, LaCrosse
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GERALD W . SALYER, St. Bernard No. 222, 2318 Thompson, Dodge City
72 73 74 75 76 77
N E W E L L R . BEELEY, Wilmore N o . 412, Wilmore FRANCIS J. COCHRAN, W e b b N o . 275, Meade D E L O S S STARK, Santa Fe N o . 312, Sublette JAMES H . C O L E , Emerald No. 289, Lakin J O H N H . M I T C H E L L , Leoti No. 340, Leoti R A L P H W . LITSON, Gove No. 302, Gove
78 79
W I L L I A M O . RHOADS, Goodland N o . 321, 540 West 10th, Goodland ROBERT L . JONES, McDonald N o . 383, Bird City
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1—Highland 2—Leavenworth —3—Kansas City 4—Potter 5—Atchison 6—Lawrence 7—^Junction City 8—Fort Scott 9—Lawrence 10—Leavenworth ... 11—Jewell 12—Emporia 13—Corning 14—Oskaloosa 15—Great Bend 16—Manhattan 17—Topeka 18—Ottawa 19—Olathe 20—Circleville 21—Valley Falls ... 22—Melvern 23—Baldwin 24—Osawatomie 25—Oketo 26—Longton 27—LeRoy 28—Mapleton 29—Humboldt 30—Towanda 31—Doniphan 32—Auburn 33—Mound City ... 34—Havensville 35—Hiawatha 36—Council Grove 37—Paola 38—lola 39—Seneca 40—DeSoto 41—Pomona 42—Holton 43—Nickerson 44—Garnett 45—Easton _ 46—Halstead
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47—Xenia 48—Effingham 49—Lansing 50—Silver Lake 51—Topeka 52—St. Marys 53—Wetmore 54—Shawnee 55—Troy_ .„ 56—Spring Hill 57—Wichita 58—McCracken 59—Barnard 60—Salina 61—LaCygne 62—Overbrook 63—Oswego 64—^Wathena 65—Gardner 66—Burlington 67—Frankfort 68—Leavenworth 69—Altamont 70—Carbondale 71—Baxter Springs .... 72—Huron 73—Chetopa 74r—Augusta 75—^Wamego 76—Erie 77—Medicine Lodge .. 78—White Cloud 79—Burlingame 80—Cottonwood Falls 81—New Albany 82—Neosho Falls 83^-Eudora 84—Winchester 85—Waterville 86—Wichita 87—Mankato 88—Pleasanton 89—Centralia 90—North Topeka 91—Marysville 92—Devon 93—Girard 94—Neodesha 95—Fredonia 96—Bethel 97—El Dorado 98—Abilene 99—Wichita 100—Columbus 101—Lyndon 102—Coffeyville 103—Chanute 104—Washington 105—Solomon
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SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location
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106—Eureka 32 107—Independence 29 108—Garland 9 109—Americus 33 110—Winfield 44 111—Rossville 24 113—Concordia 51 114—Florence 42 115—Uniontown 9 116—Muscotah 2 117—Parsons 12" 118—Altoona 28 119—Cherokee 10 120—Peabody 42 121—Toronto 32 122—Clifton 38 123—Republic 52 124—Hutchinson 56 125—Cawker City 56 126—Elk Falls 31 127—Edgerton 6 128—Munden 52 129—Belleville 52 130—Netawaka 22 131—Fontana 7 132—Elk City 29 133—Arkansas City 44 134—Clay Center 38 135—Lenexa 6 136—Sedan 30 137—Cherryvale 29 138—Dover 34 139—Sedgwick 48 140—Hutchinson 56 141—Osage City 26 142—Newton 42 143—Minneapolis 50 144—Yates Center 27 145—Beloit 50 146—Ellsworth 54 147—Marion 42 148—Wakeeney 64 149—Thayer 13 150—Wellington 45 151—Douglass 43 152—Lebo 33 153—Prairie V i l l a g e .... 5 154—Lincoln 65 155—Howard 31 156—Dexter 44 157—South H a v e n 45 158—Atchison 2 159—Robinson 19 160—Osborne 66 161—Alma 34 162—Sabetha 19 163—Fall River 28 164—Atwood 79 165—Oxford 45
7 9
5 2 4
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5 16 1 1 13
14
3 10 1 1 6 2 3
20 13 1 . 2 , 3 . 4 4
21 1
3 1 2 1 5 1 1 3 14 4 7 3 4 3 2 8
2 1 1 2 1 2 1 19 9 2 4 9 1 4 11 3 15
8 2 3 4 6 2 2 9 6 2 53 2 2 4 11 2 J
2 1
1 2 1 29
4 7 3 10 4 2 16 5 3 6 4 5 4 10 3 1 1 3 1 5 5
2 1 10 1 1 1 2
17 6 2 6
2 13
2 14 1 4
10 3 1 8
16 2 1 1 3 4 1
54
313 604 93 75 427 128 315 151 104 91 807 75 157 193 156 107 48 175 69 43 80 38 265 48 72 74 695 273 139 158 233 83 125 812 154 634 166 167 194 209 212 202 98 623 252 152 996 197 85 120 106 472 11& 173 105^ 225 70266 160
162
March
PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
SYNOPSIS O F RETURNS O F LODGES—Continued.
No.
P •I
Location
I 166—Randolph 167—Larned 168—Wichita 169—Blue Rapids 170—Linn 171—Sterling 172—Mcpherson 173—Belle Plaine 174—Smith Center 175—Kirwin 176—Clyde 177—Russell 178—Burr Oak 179—Kinsley 180—Whitewater 181—Lenora 182—Burrton 183—Gaylord 184—Phillipsburg 185—Hamlin 186—Oberlin 187—Pittsburg 188—Onaga 189—Stockton 190—Tonganoxie 191—Ness City 192—Lyons 193—Hartford 194—Galena 195—Hays 196—Madison 197—Canton 198—Lucas 199—Norton 200—Anthony 201—Mulvane 202—Delphos 203—Caldwell
36 63 47 21 37 56 49 46 67 67 51 64 53 62 48 68 48 67 67 19 68 10 35 66 17 70 55 33 11 64 32 49 65 68 59 46 50 45
204—Downs
66
205—Eskridge 34 206—Harper 59 207—Alton 66 208—Haven _ 57 209—Brookville 54 210—Fulton 9 211—Courtland 52 212—Colony 15 213—Severy 31 214—Simpson 50 215—Rush Center 70 216—Hiattville 9 217—EUinwood 63 218—Mound Valley .... 12 219—Little River 55 220—Lewis 62 221—Scandia 52 222—Dodge City 71 223—Leon 43 224—^Williamsburg .—- 16
7 10 3
1 1 3 1
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4
1 11 10 3 7 6 2 2 1 3 3 2 4 1 3 24 2 3 4 3 9 4
1 27 4 7 4 2 4 3 10 6 1 1 2 3 11 2 5 2
4
2 1 4 6 11 5 8 1 3 5 1 5 3 2
4 2 4 7 1} 6 1
19 3
2 U 3 3 13 2
5 5 12 7
64 340 529 223 36 254 371 199 158 117 93 367 53 186 59 108 141 72 180 71 171 1314 112 155 163 146 293 93 151 379 234 127 147 221 256 291 52 201 136 104 244 155 142 58 118 52 112 109 67 81 104 199 79 99 134 167 629 187 103
1960-61
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
163
SYNOPSIS O F RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location
e
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Q
225—Topeka 25 226—Haddam 37 . 227—Jamestown 51 '28—Potwin 43 1 229—Walnut 13 1 230—Kingman 58 8 231—Long Island 68 . 232—Greenleaf 37 . 233—Burden 44 3 234—Axtell 20 1 235—Leonardville 36 6 236—Meriden 18 237—McCune 12 1 238—Mount Hope 48 1 239—Urbana 13 . 240—Soldier 23 . 241—Linwood 17 242—Miltonvale 51 . 5 243—Louisburg 7 1 244—Waverly 16 4 245—Moran 14 10 246—Garden City 75 2 247—Chase 55 4 248—Richland 25 1 249—ScottsviUe 50 250—Whiting 22 . 251—Galva 49 252—Stafford 62 253—Oakley 77 254—St. John 62 255—Milan 45 256—McLouth 18 257—Westmoreland 35 258—Cheney 46 259—Beattie 20 . 260—Lake City 60 261—Mulberry 10 . 3 262—Attica 59 6 263—Hazelton 60 4 264—Logan _.. 67 4 265—Pratt 61 2 266—NortonviUe 18 1 267—Moline 31 3 268—Bronson 9 7 269—Conway Springs - ^S 1 270—Quenemo 16 11 271—Kansas City 4 9 272—Kansas City 4 4 273—Clearwater A6 1 274—Weir 11 4 275—Meade 73 276—Windom 49 . 2 277—Ashland 72 10 278—Kiowa 60 279—Dighton 76 . 280—Chapman 39 281—Hill City 69 282—Jetmorc 71 283—Cimarron 71
^
11 Q
I3
•I
I 32 1 8
1 6
1
1
1
1 1 3 1
12
6 4 1 2 3 2 2 6 1 1 1 20 16 19 10 4 1 3 , 4 1 3 2 1 1 5 6 3
20 19 2 3 2 1 5 1 1 6 9 3
937 69 57 59 89 315 47 61 182 81 50 197 142 171 37 71 51 59 133 93 118 318 194 71 44 42 94 209 155 202 48 119 85 213 102 86 104 135 133 105 379 94 108 127 166 67 527 769 271 128 171 50 133 234 140 64 182 144 102
164
March
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
SYNOPSIS OF R E T U R N S O F LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location
284—Scott City 76 285—Argonia 45 286—Blue Mound 8 287—Lebanon 53 288—Hope 40 289—Lakin 75 290—Plainville 65 291—Bunker Hill 64 292—Glasco 50 293—Greensburg 61 294—Glen Elder 66 295—Coldwater 72 296—Green 38 297—Ellis 64 298—Wilson 54 299—Arlingten 57 300—Liberal 73 301—Hamilton 32 302—Gove 77 303—Wichita 47 304—Randall 53 305—Westphalia 15 306—Colby 69 307—Herington 40 309—Syracuse 75 310—Almena 68 311—Ft. Leavenworth .. 3 312—Sublette 74 313—Wichita 47 314—Gridley 27 315—Savonburg 14 316—Coolidge 75 317—Norcatur 76 318—Winona 78 319—Norwich 58 320—Vermillion 21 321—Goodland 78 322—Kansas City 5 323—Oneida 20 324—Caney 30 325—LaHarpe 14 326—Horton 19 327—Hoyt 23 328—Gypsum 40 329—Arcadia 10 330—LaCrosse 70 331—Hoisington 63
II 5 .. 1
Q
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1 .. 2
1
1
1 .. 1
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2
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2
1
2
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1
1
2
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4
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4
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1 3
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2 5 1 .
2 .
6
4
6
1
1
2
1
3
6 ..
2 .
3 ..
2 2
2 1 .
2 .. 3 .. 2 .. 12
3
2 136
25
1 ..
29
1
1
1
3 2 .
3
36
36
2
92
3
4
13 4 .
1
16
4
12
2 .. 1 ..
4 1 ..
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2 68
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7
1 10
1
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2 .. 3 ., 1
2
2
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1
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3 .. 1 ..
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5
2
5
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22 1 3
1
1
2
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3 23 . 16 .. 1 3 1 5 3 ..
2 .
1
4
3
5
3 2
9
4
8 7
162 69 106 114 44 134 249 113 83 214 105 192 45 137 64 134 302 137 41 5743 37 55 355 493 172 120 704 109 250 175 140 57 48 64 181 46 349 783 50 251 71 245 137 48 168 182 337
1960-61
165
GRAND LODGE O F KANSAS
SYNOPSIS O F RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location
332—Preston 61 333—Kansas City 5 334—Oak Hill 38 335—Allen 33 336—Formoso 53 337—Frederick 55 338—Kincaid 15 339—Lane 15 340—Leoti 76 341—Parker 8 342—Maple City 44 343—Holyrood 54 344—Riley 36 345—Edna 29 346—Moundridge 49 347—Spivey 58 348—Hoxie 69 349—Narka 52 350—Elgin 30 351—Scammon 11 352—Tribune 76 353—Marquette 49 354—Summerfield 20 355—Cedar Vale 30 356—WellsviUe 16 357—Alta Vista 41 358—Turon 57 359—Sylvan Grove 65 360—Jennings 68 361—Geneseo 55 362—Cuba 52 363—Powhattan 19 364—Valley Center 48 365—Derby 46 366—Bonner Springs .— 4 367—Plains 73 368—BluiT City 59 369—Kansas City 4 370—Maple Hill 34 371—Macksville 62 372—Denison 23 373—Morrill 19 374—Dwight 41 376—Bucklin 71 378—Zcnda 58 379—Buffalo 28 380—White City 40
lii
If 4 8 1 1 1 2 3 1 1 3 4 1 3 2 7 2 1
14 1 2 1 3 2 5 2 2 2 3 1 4 2 4 1 1 2 .
17
1. 3 3. 2 . 1 2 1. 1. 1 1 7 3 12 19 4 3 28 . 2 . 2 2 4. 2 . 2 3 .
5 18 3
18
108 511 97 89 70 43 93 62 126 122 47 158 107 102 88 78 97 75 64 123 120 94 53 113 136 74 135 142 114 104 118 63 408 225 244 139 59 1003 50 155 60 70 101 112 65 95 62
166
March
PROCEEDINGS O F THE
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location e
381—Grainficld 77 382—Wilsey 41 383—McDonald 79 384—Protection 72 385—Topeka 25 386—Tyro 30 388—Spearville 71 . 389—Freeport 59 390—Natoma 65 391—Sylvia 57 392—Fostoria 35 . 393—Mayetta 2} 394—Coats 61 395—Saffordville 33 396—Wakefield 38 397—Lindsborg 49 398—Hepler 9 399—Mullinville 61 400—Isabel 60 401—Latham 43 402—Wakarusa 25 403—Benedict 28 404—St. Francis 79 405—Kensington 67 406—Hugoton 74 407—Scranton 26 408—Arma 10 409—Haviland 61 410—Quinter 77 411—Climax 32 412—Wilmore 72 413—Ensign 71 , 414—Morland 69 415—Perry 18 417—Sharon Springs ..- 78 418—Codell 65 419—Delia 24 420—Lecompton 17 421—Harveyvillc 34 422—Elkhart 74 423—Selden 69 424—Claflin 63 427—Cunningham 58 428—Pretty Prairie 57 429—Burdick 40 430—Goff 22
1 1 5 11 3
5
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I 35 54 130 177 152 55 63 57 126 121 42 77 79 122 155 130 76 109 90 73 101 76 121 94 236 78 181 91 65 81 78 101 67 135 105 83 54 68 70 102 65 109 88 72 63 44
1960-61
167
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SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Concluded. DECREASE
INCREASE "-1
No.
Location s:
S < B
•ca.
K
Q
431—Minneola 432—Deerfield 433—Wichita 434—Rosalia 435—Ulysses 436—Overland 437—Enterprise 438—Kansas
62
.. 43 . ,. 74 . Park ... - 5 20 .. 39 . 4 ?.?.
City
440—Bendena 441—Johnson 442—Rexford 443—Kanarado* 444—Stanley
2 1
T. 75 47
74
-
. 69 . ,. 78 . 6
1
•)6
6
446—Satanta
.. 74 . 71
448—Grinnell 449—Denton
.. 77 . .. 1
2
1 . 5 1 .
1
8
22
2 5 1
3 1
2
1
2 1 22
1
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2;
2 1
2
2; 2
3 2 4 1 5 1 2
46 2 2 6 1
13 ...
7 1
9 ... 1 ...
4 5 5
68 141
2
666 118 526
8 2
48 84
1 1
73
22 1 ...
2 .
:5 91 41 2111
1 ...
7 1
16
9 2
5
83 437 88 67
1 .
1 ... 1 ...
1
1982
Totals
8
3 2
1
is
Q
1 . 1 .
.ca.
530
298
4
702 1980
997
2
39 54
484 1351 99.177
•
M e m b e r s h i p December 3 1 , 1959 P l u s C o r naction 1959 reports
100,042 2
M e m b e r s h i p 1959 N e t Loss 1*)60 ...
100,044 867
M e m b e r s h i p Dece mber 3 1 , 1960 99,177 N u m b e r of Lodges Decembe r 3 1 , 1960 439 * K a n a r a d o Lodge N o . 443 consolidated w i t h G o o d l a n d Lodge N o . 321 A u g u s t 6, i 9 6 0 .
Americus
Anthony
Arcadia
Argonia
Crescent
Alton..
Altoona.... Americus..
Anthony
Arcadia
Argonia
Arkansas City..
Arlington.. Arma
207
118 109
200
329
285
•
158 262 164
5
277
408
299
•133
Attica Atwood..
Atchison..
Atchison..
Ashland...
Attica Atwood
Active
Washington
Ashland
Arma
Cable
Altoona
Occidental
1st and 3rd Mondays.... 2nd and 4th Mondays..
1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
1st and 3rd Mondays..
1st and 3rd Tuesdays..
1st Monday
1st and 3rd Mondays.... 2nd and 4th Mondays..
1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Mondays
Oct. 21, 1886 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1895 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. Feb. 18, Feb. 20,
July 14, 1875 2nd and 4th Mondays....
Feb. 16, 1856
Feb. 18, 1887 2nd and 4th Thursdays..
Oct. 17, 1872 1871 Oct. 19, 1881 Feb. 17, 1890 Feb. 19, 1912 Feb. 21, 1873 Oct. 15, 1888 Feb. 15, 1915
Feb. 15, 1882
Mar. 18, 1920 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.. Feb. 17, 1898 1st and 3rd Mondays....
Altamont
Altamont... Alta Vista..
69 357
Alta Vista
Oct. 21, 1875 Feb. 20, 1889
Alma Naphtali
Alma Almena..
1st and 3rd Thursdays..
1st and 3rd Mondays
161 310
Abilene..
Feb. 26, 1925
• 98
Oct. 19, 1871
Stated Commumcations
Allen
When Chartered
Benevolent
Name of Lodge
Allen
Location
335
No.
,
Lowell R. Randall..' Protection Matthew L. Walters, Jr 1229 Kearney ' Loren Milton Chew... 1219 Santa Fe St. Floyd W. Newsberry^ Vernon F. Landau
Bobby J. Walker ;. 1424 South J St. Arlyn E. Conard Frank Blazic -
William Raymond Johnson
Paul D. Veach, Jr R. F.D. 1 Curtis Trierner Bushong Alvin R. Dlugosh..... Richard W. Dole, Jr R. F. D. Raymond A, Allison. William W. Dutton.. R. F. D. 1 John M. Conger ! Woodston ; John W, Walker John W. Nelson ;. R. F. D. 5, Emporia Jack Scott 319 West Vine St. Harold Simpson '.
Masters
For location of Lodge H alls marked with • see page following this directory.
Thomas J. Dunning 1015 Laramie Hal A. Waisner 1108 Kansas Ave. James R. Derdcn Howard Lee Ketrns
Willis L. Wiesenburger P. O. Box 15 J. Renwick Mathews Johnnie Cleland P. O. Box 113 Roy E. Valentine
Arthur H. Poundstone 313 E. Main St. John A. Payne R. F. D. 2 Henry E. Stehle
Kenneth L. Orr P. O. Box 145, Woodston Gilbert L. Borland L. John Redelfs
Robert C. Menges n o w . Third Orrel Dale Mack Admire Sheldon H. Stiers Ray T. Williams P. O. Box 314 J. Harlan Graham, R.R. 2, Edna Glenn D. Zieber
Secretaries
NAMES OF LODGES, MASTERS AND SECKETARIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1961.
o
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O
Clinton..
Burden
Feb. 20, 1884
Feb. 21, 1907 Feb. 21, 1907 Feb. 15, 1888
233
Feb. 15, 1882
Brookville
Bucklin Buffalo Bunker Hill..
376 379 291
Grand View.. Buffalo Beulah
Brookville
209'
Feb. 18, 1886
Bourbon
Bronson
268
Feb. 17, 1904
Bonner Springs..
Bonner Springs..
366
Feb. 16, 1887 Oct. 18, 1876 Feb. 17, 1904
Feb. 19, 1914 Oct. 20, 1870
Feb. 26, 1925
Oct. 15, 1873
Oct. 17, 1872
1st and 3rd Wednesdays
Feb. 18, 1886 Oct. 18, 1877
1st and 3rd Thursdays..
1st and 3rd Thursdays.. 1st and 3rd Thursdays... 1st and 3rd Thursdays...
1st Monday.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays....
1st and 3rd Mondays
2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Mondays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Mondays... 1st and 3rd Saturdays..
1st and 3rd Mondays
1st and 3rd Wednesdays...-
2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
1st and 3rd Mondays..
1st and 3rd Mondays..
Oct. 21, 1868
Lotus Blue Rapids . Stohrville
Blue Mound.. Blue Rapids... Bluff City
28(5 169 368
Benedict .. Delaware.
Bendena
Mt. Vernon .
Benedict.. Bethel
Bendena ...
Deloit
440 403 96 .
145
129
Belleville
259
Belleville.
Beattie Belle Plaine.
Beattie Belle Plaine.-
71
173
Saltville
Baxter
Barnard
Baxter Springs..
59
Feb. 15, 1888
Robert O. Tilley Melvin Sperry _ Oscar I. Beck P. O. Box 213, Holyrood Dorth E. Tredway
Carl E. Lindquist.-
John C. Dart ~ 7 Sunset Drive Virgil R. Studt 204 N. Hersey St. Alvy W. McNemee Troy Owen Duane Baird Arthur Burnell Childers 428 South 72nd St., Muncie Roy O. Spillman Joseph Rundus Edward Misak Freeport Robert A. Wallace 319 Sheidley John J. Harrison
Chester H. Wright P. O. Box 389 Donald Abercrombie P. O. Box 55 Loyal Billy Auman R. F. D. 1, Galena Donald L. Jones W. Nolan Art2
Palmyra
Baldwin
23
1st and 3rd Mondays.. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays...
Oct. 18, 1859
Axtell
Axtcll
Feb. 19, 1885
Mystic Tie...
Augusta
234
Charles R. McCuUough.. 311 Columbia Gordon Norwood
1st and 3rd Tuesdays...
â&#x20AC;˘ 74
Larry B. Lewis..
1st and 3rd Tuesdays....
Oct. 17, 1860
Oct. 21, 1869
Auburn
Auburn
32
Max L. Stines P. O. Box 71
Ward Harrington P. O. Box 71 Luster W. Love P. O. Box 176 Verne L. Bacon Bavaria Collis P. Lamb John L. Brock Walter E. Hoke
Harry L. Orendorff Verne Hamlin 6630 Park View, Kansas City Francis E. Fairchild Arthur E. Clear Aubrey T. Stewart
Franklin F. Lammers 1316 Park Ave. Edward Cassidy Merle E. Gifford P. O. Box 424 J. Mac Abbott P. O. Box 151 Earl C. Canfield P. O. Box 325 Leonard H. Foster
Albert T. Danley P. O. Box 316 Gene C. Montgomery
Carl H. Moore 1188 Mulvane, Topeka Wesley R. Gary P. O. Box 466 Lester L. Caylor
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Oct. 16, 1879 Oct. 16, 1879
Feb. 17, 1881
Feb. 19, 1890 Feb. 17, 1881
Oct. 22, 1874 Oct. 17, 1872
Feb. 17, 1898 Oct. 20, 1870 Oct. 19, 1871
Feb. 24, 1927
Feb. 19, 1885
Burlington .
Burr Oak Burrton
Sumner..
Caney.... Canton..
Carbondale... Cawker City..
Chautauqua .. Home Cedar
Antiquity.
Chase
Morton .... Cherokee..
Cherryvale.
Chetopa
Preston
Burlington....
Burr Oak.. Burrton
Caldwell..
Caney.... Canton..
Carbondale.... Cawker City..
Cedar Vale.... Centralia Chanute
Chapman..
Chase
Cheney Cherokee..
Cherryvale..
Chetopa
Cimarron..
66
178 182
203
324 197
70 125
355 89 •103
280
247
258 119
•137
283
73
Oct. 21. 1869
Oct. 21, 1868
Corinthian..
Burlingame..
79
Feb. 18, 1886 1872 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 15, 1869 Oct. 21, 1887 Feb. 16.
Feb. 16, 1922
When Chartered
Burdick
Name of Lodge
Burdick
Location
429
No.
LODGE DIRECTORY—Continued.
Glenn R. Bussert , R. F. D. Marvin A. Armstrong.. 619 Pecan St. Virgil L. Menzie
2nd and 4th Mondays
2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
1st and 3rd Thursdays
Corlin W. Cook... Milton C. Tacke..
1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
2nd and 4th Thursdays....
1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
2nd and 4th Saturdays.. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays....
2nd and 4th Tuesdays... 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Gerald E. Melton Abner H. Vickrey... P. O. Box 464 Harold William Widau Ralph Clyde Bodin Tipton Earl Appleby ; Glen W. Ward W. Alexander Bruce 301 S. Kansas Max Long 310 N. Cedar St., Abilene Johnnie K. Thornton
Charles J. Mossman..
1st and 3rd Thursdays..
2nd and 4th Tuesdays... 1st and 3rd Thursdays..
S. Thomas Casey R. F. D. 1, Waverly Charles J. Harris La Verne A. Stubby
Fred C. Stinchcomb Lincolnville Donald H. Smith
Masters
2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
1st and 3rd Wednesdays....
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Stated Communications
For location of Lodge Halls marked with • see page following this directory.
Merle M. Smith P. O. Box 366 John H. Wright Lawrence D. Tharp P. O. Box 191 Alva E. Wilkinson 404 E. Second St. Orville S. Humphrey Gen. Del. Lee W. Arnold
Carl A. Steward Francis K. Darr Roy J. Chappie 625 W. Main St. Albert N . DeWitt
Clarence M. Peck P. O. Box 107 Lloyd W. Graves William V. Dye P. O. Box 436 Carl O. Hug Harry C. Pargett
Lester G. Suchsland Donald B. Heidebrecht
George E. Merilatt Lost Springs William H. Kukuk 306 W. Hale St. George H. Hudson
Secretaries
o n
Prairie Queen.. Coats Codell
Keystone
St. Thomas Comanche Olive Branch... Prudence
St. Johns
Mistletoe Coolidge
Nemaha
Clyde.... Coats.... Codell..
CoffeyviUe..
Colby Coldwater.. Colony Columbus...
Concordia..
Conway Springs.. Coolidge
Corning Cottonwood Falls..
Council Grove.-
122 411
176 394 418
•102
•306 295 212 100
113
269 316
13 80
36
Cuba Cunningham..
Clifton Climax
Clifton.. Climax..
273
Courtland
Unity
Clearwater.-..
134
362 427
Clay Center
Clay Center..,
424
211
Claflin
Claflin
Cuba Cunningham...
Courtland
Council Grove.
Zeredatha
Circleville
Circleville
20
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
1st and 3rd Thursdays
15, 15, 22, 19, 1888 1888 1883 1871
2nd and 4th Mondays 2nd and 4th Thursdays.... 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Oct. 16,1867 1st and 3rd Thursdays Oct. 22,1869 1st and 3rd Wednesdays . Oct. 21,1862 1st Wednesday Feb. 12,1947 1st and 3rd Thursdays Feb. 21,1900 Feb. 16,1922 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Feb. 16,1887 1st and 3rd Mondays Feb. 20.1889 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Oct. 17, 1872 1st and 3rd Mondays
Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct.
Oct. 19, 1871 1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
Oct. 17, 1878 1st and 3rd Thursdays Feb. 16, 1911 1st and 3rd Mondays Feb. 21. 1918 2nd and 4th Mondays
Feb. 15, 1882 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Feb. 18, 1915 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Feb. 16, 1887
Oct. 15, 1873
Feb. 16, 1922
Oct. 17, 1866 2nd and 4th Mondays
Vernon L. Hoover.. George Lawson
Clarence Wilbur Beightel, Jr.. Soldier Roy L. Glenn R. F. D., Bushton E. Vernon Christlieb 521 Crawford St. D. Orville Geil P. O. Box 26, Milan Howard L. Clark John Walter Tucker R. F. D. 1, Eureka Vincent R. Caron Robert L. Hammond Cecil C. Berry PlainviUe Orrin L. Graves P. O. Box 277 Joseph L. Calliham Clinton D. Sherman Oscar C. New.. Lewis Evert Mitts. 806 W. Oak St. Stanley C. Green 221 East 15th Gerald Chitwopd Carl O. Palmer Syracuse Paul William Sowers James P. Cauthorn Elmdale Alvin E. Maley 613 Hays St. Calvin R. Macy Clarence W. Norris P. O. Box 322 Geoge M. Chase P. O. Box 128 Glen J. Leshosky William E. Thornhill
Bryan J. Clemens Don J. Evans
Carl C. Brandon Jack K. Shriver Theodore C. Stein Plainville Floyd E. Kittell P. O. Box 396 Elmer A. Upchurch John H. Canfield, Sr. Frank L. Post Lloyd R. Crow P. O. Box 4 Charley E. Laman 426 E. Eighth George F. Chitwood Harry L. Crittenden
Donald E. Lambert Arthur Peterson
William T. Schlichter 403 Washington St. Neal V. Hormel
Paul E. Gibler
Clifton M, Geis
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Feb. 18, 1897 2nd Thursday
1st and 3rd Tuesdays.. 1st and 3rd Mondays... 1st Saturday
Oct. 21, 1874
Feb. 16, 1887 Feb. 22, 1883
Oct. 17, 1860
Feb. 20, 1902 2nd Thursday
Feb. 15, 1882 Feb. 20, 1906
Dec. 20, 1864
Devon
Dexter...
Barney St. Bernard..
Arcana
Douglass..
Dover
Downs..., Dwight...
Easton
Palestine..
Edna
Devon
Dexter
Dighton Dodge City..
Doniphan..
Douglass....
Dover
Downs... Dwight..
Easton
Edgerton..
Edna
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31
151
138
204 374
45
127
345
Feb. 18, 1892
Oct. 17, 1872
Oct. 21, 1874
Oct. 20, 1863 1st and 3rd Mondays....
De Soto..
De Soto..
40
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Mar. 15, 1956 2nd and 4th Tuesdays..
Derby
Derby
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Gary H. Ledford....J 809 Sherman St.,|01athe Atlee P. Peterson R. F. D. 2, CofFeyviUe
1st and 3rd Mondays... 1st and 3rd Tuesdays...
Albert F. Robinson..
Orin R. Sumner : R. F. D. 1 Howard D. Wick..; Harold N. Davis R. F. D. 1 John N. Case, Jr...; R. F. D. 2, Atchison Evert Martin Wright Rock Warner Rogers R. F. D. 9, Topeka W. Glen Scott :.. Andrew E. Olson...:
Billy J. Cowan..
William Carl Bean! 4641 Lulu St., Wichita Francis A. GiUihari
Lawrence E. T h a r p . .
1st and 3rd Saturdays..
1st and 3rd Mondays.. 1st Thursday
2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
1st and 3rd Tuesdays...
Virgil E. Salts
Feb. 15, 1905 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Feb. 19, 1931 2nd and 4th Thursdays.
Denison.. Denton....
Denison... Denton....
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R. F. D. 2 Theodore Paramore
Feb. 17, 1881 1st and 3rd Mondays
Delphos..
Delphos..
Masters! Henry N. Van Dofen Benjamin Frank Horak..
202
Staled Communicaliojii
Deerfield.. Delia
Wlien Chartered
432 419
Name of Lodge
Mar. 1, 1923 2nd and 4th Wednesdays . Feb. 17, 1921 1st and 3rd Wednesdays ...
Location
Deerfield.. Delia
No.
LODGE DIRECTORY—Continued.
For location of Lodge Halls marked with * see page following this directory. Secretaries
Nathan C. Hibbs 522 N. Broadway, Leavenworth Wayne C. Brooksher P. O. Box 66 Paul C. French P. O. Box 35
Joseph W. Pepoon Philip Wayne Keller P. O. Box 91 Frederick J. Jilka P. O. Box 211 Dallas G. Coleman Byron A. Albers Bendena E. Philo Butterfield P. O. Box 878 C. Wayne Dicken P. O. Box 225 Richard L. Harper R. F. D. 3 Robert N . Brenner R. F. D. 2 Winfred R. Church Richard W. Evans P. O. Box 969 Maurice R. Bryan R. F. D. 2, Atchison Elvin Smiles Cox Rose Hill Maurice L. Gleason Maple Hill Walter G. Stroup Roger K. Swenson
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Olive Carson..
Meridian....
Elgin Elk City..
Elk Falls...
Elkhart
Ellinwood..
Ellis
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126
422
217
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Oct. 20, 1871
Doric
Fidelity
Greenwood.. Advance
Eudora
Eureka
Fall River.. Florence
Fontana..
163 114
131
Rising Sun..
Ft. Scott..
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Formoso Ft. Leavenworth..
336 •311
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83
Equity
Feb. 15, 1870
205
Feb. 18, 1891 Feb. 20, 1889 Oct. 19, 1857
Oct. 15, 1873
Oct. 16, 1872
Oct. 19, Oct. 21, 1875
Oct. 21, 1882
Eminence...
76
Eskridge
Feb. 22, 1924
Dec. 20, 1917
Erie
Erie
Enterprise.-
Ensign
Ensign
Enterprise...
Ellsworth.. Emporia...
Ellsworth... Emporia
Feb. 15. 1893 1873 Oct. 15. 1872 Oct. 17. 1921 Feb. 17. 1883 Feb. 22, 1888 Feb. 15. 1874 Oct. 21, 1864 Ralph F. Mickelson 504 E. Twelfth St. William B. Handlin, Jr.. Harold McCloud P. O. Box 179 Willard Eugerie Nelson... Montezuma Clifford L'Hommedieu 511 S. Court James H. White 435 N. Grant St. Fred R. Selby
1st and 3rd Mondays
1st and 3rd Fridays
2nd and 4th Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
,
1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 2nd Tuesday
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
2nd and 4th Wednesdays
2nd and 4th Mondays
1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Fridays
1st and 3rd Mondays
Ira P. Atkinson Alvin L. Weideman 720 Benton St., El Dorado James W. Drake R. F. D. 1 Charles E. Howland Malcolm O. Donohoo 307 Sherman St. Arthur Allen Day 408 W. Ninth St.
Leslie J. Alber R. F. D. Merrell M. Mumford.. 310 S. Illinois
Jay Howard Herren..
1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 5rd Mondays
Dee A. Huntington........ R. F. D. 1, Longton Fred Francis Craver
Kenneth H. Broadfoot. Donald G. Doane 103 S. Poplar St. Oliver L. Potter Claud L. Denton
2nd and 4th Thursdays....
1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 2nd and 4th Mondays
Oct. 17, 1866 1st and 3rd Mondays Oct. 19. 1871 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Feb. 28, 1869
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413
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Apollo
Ellinwood..
Elkhart
Mackey.. Patmos-..
Effingham... El Dorado..
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Charles Donald Howland Robert C. Sprague P. O. Box 80 William Alvin Clark P. O. Box 110
Wilber Q, Wickersham Cecil A. King R. F. D. 1 Vernon Moore
Arley D. Burt 102 S. Elm
Eugene F. Fleagle P. O. Box 5 Hurley E. Miller 320 W. First St. Merle W. Converse P. O. Box 218 George A. Gerstenberger
Edmund R. Stucker Donald J. Rayburn P. O. Box 23 James L. Leffel Herbert Hutchens P. O. Box 203 Irvin L. Lyons P. O. Box 8 Charles F. Burket P. O. Box 451 Edwin A. Redmon P. O. Box 152 Earl M. Sitton 1200 Woodbury Harold E. Grant Andrew F. Fry P. O. Box 179 Howard Ancil Beggs
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1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays
Feb. 19, 1885 Feb. 19. 1885
•246
Feb. 16, 1922 Feb. 20, 1899
Feb. 15, 1888 1st and 3rd Wednesdays
Feb. 15, 1888 1st and 3rd Wednesdays
Oct. 20, 1870
Oct. 18, 1865 Oct. 16, 1879 Feb. 21, 1900 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
Feb. 18, 1886
1st and 3rd Wednesdays
Feb. 17. 1881
Feb. 22, 1883
194
GofiF
1st and 3rd Wednesdays
1st and 3rd Wednesdays
Stated Communications
Feb. 17, 1909 2nd and 4th Mondays
Oct. 20, 1870
95
389
Feb. 20, 1895
Feb. 16, 1911
When Chartered
337
Memphis
Name of Lodge
Oct. 17, 1877
Fostoria
Location
67
392
No.
LODGE DIRECTORY—Continued.
1
R. F. D. 2
Gene Neifett Porter Jewell Robert S. Collins
105 S. Carbon St.
R. F. D., Arcadia Emmett E. Piatt Hubert R. Silsby George Arthur Nicholas
Ronald A. Hummer 2514 B St.
Fort Scott Eugene Martin ^ 1003 E. Seventh St.
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R. F. D. 3, Lyons
Marvin T. Richardson Winifred
Masters
For location of Lodge Halls marked with * see page following this directory. Secretaries
Leo J. Schisler 1005 Main St.
Richard W. Farris Carl E. Motter Cornelius Foster P; 0 . Box 482 Will Bennett 502 N. Ozark St. John R. Brock R. F. D. 2 Wayne L. Barnett
Dale 0 . Evans R. F. D. 3, Lyons William N. Cason 233 N. Tenth St. Robert L. Holt P. 0 . Box 175 Raymond L. Long Mound City Charles Elmer Cole 1020 E. Sixth St. Wayne A. Fleming Ralph D. Stalcy P. 0 . Box 831 Neil G. Cordell 222 W. Warren St. John R. Thomas
Alvin G. Cox Westmoreland Winfred B. Lucas
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Grainfield Great Bend..
Green
Greenleaf..,
Greensburg., Gridley Grinnell Gypsum
Haddam
Halstead
Hamilton
Hamlin
Harper
Hartford
Harveyville...
Haven Havensville.. Haviland Hays
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296
232
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301
185
206
193
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112 263 398 *307
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15, 20, 24, 19,
1888 1889 1927 1890
Mar. 8, Feb. 18, Feb. 21, Feb. 20,
Haysville Charity Hepler Kansas
Hiattville
Haysville— Hazelton.... Hepler Herington..
Hiattville...
1961 1886 1912 1889
1882 1882 1915 1881
1st Tuesday 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd Wednesday.1st and 3rd Tuesdays.1st Monday-
2nd and 4th Wednesdays.
2nd and 4th Wednesdays.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays...
2nd and 4th Wednesdays.
1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Thursdays
2nd and 4th Wednesdays
2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Wednesdays...
1st and 3rd Wednesdays...
2nd and 4th Thursdays....
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Wednesdays...
Feb. 19. 1908 2nd and 4th Saturdays
15, 15, 18, 17,
Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.
Feb. 17, 1921
Dct. 17, 1831
Feb. 15, 1882
Oct. 16, 1879
Feb. 20, 1895
Feb. 15, 1882
Feb. 20, 1884
Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.
Feb. 20, 1884
Feb. 15, 1888
Feb. 17, 1909 Oct. 22, 1874
Feb. 15, 1888
Harveyville... Friendship.... Havensville... Haviland Hays
Hartford
Harper
Hamlin
Hamilton
Halstead
Dirigo
Kiowa Hebron GrinnellGypsum City.
Greenleaf
Highland
Great Bend...
Gove City
Gove..
302
Glen P. Schulthess Delbert F. Channel Ronald Z. Howell D. Ralph Huffman 500 Walnut St. Jack R. Denraan, 446 Hillcrest. Donald R. Spicer Charles Edwin Beeman William H. Cost 712 North C St. Donald I. Rhoades , R. F. D. 4, Fort Scott
David C. Clark Marion F. Birk Harvey G. Weinhardt Ralph E. McBride R. F. D. 2 Orloff Lull MorrowviUe Gerald L. Hall 310 W. Second St. Walter G. Myers P. O. Box 24 Joe F. Blecha Hiawatha Harold D. Leddy 222 W. Eighth St. Eldon C. Beemer R. F. D. 3 Howard E. Mohler
Spencer W. Graham Grainfield Wayne W. Yale Maurice R. Tefft 1503 Paseo Drive Ralph E. Shadle 311 Blunt St., Clay Center Earl Max Bergen
Ellis E. Beal 201 W. Main St. Leo Herrick P. O. Box S>(> Carroll J. Pontius Eskridge Fred H. Howell Philip O. Marcoux Rodney L. Hannan Andrew M. Darby 200 West 21st St. Jack H. Beard, P O. Box 185 Forrest R. Reinolds Warren P. Armstrong William H. Alward P. O. Box 327 Johnie E. Salmon 1102 S. National, Fort Scott
George A. Rose P. O. Box 708, Virgil James Allen Sprague
George A. Stephenson
Arnold J. Hiesterman P. O. Box 104 Chester L. Pew David D. Stuart Durham J. Homedale Almond R. Supplee Jr. 238 S. College Ave. Elmer Lull
Hardin B. Reynolds Don C. Heminger P. O. Box 613 Elwood L. Branfort
Varo J. Smith
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Oct. 17, 1860
Oct. 21, 1869
Feb. 17, 1938
Oct. 15, 1873
Feb. 26, 1925
Oct. 19, 1871
Oct. 20, 18b3
Feb. 20, 1930
Holton
Holyrood Cyrus Horton
Hope Hoxie Hoyt
Hugoton
Pacific
Huron
Bassett
Reno
Hutchinson
Fortitude
lola
Isabel
Holyrood Hope Horton
Howard Hoxie Hoyt
Hugoton
Humboldt
Huron
Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Hutchinson
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Feb. 19, 1890
Hiawatha Highland Hill City
35 1 281
Hoisington
When Chartered
Hoisington
,
Name of Lodge
Oct. 16, 1861 Mar. 17, 1856 Feb. 16, 1887
Location
Hiawatha Smithton Millbrook
No.
2nd Mondays
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Mondays
Each Thursday
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
2nd and 4th Mondays
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. 1st and 3rd Mondays
1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays...
1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s
1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 2nd and 4th Thursdays
Ernest E. Karns 717 N. Ninth St. Thomas C. Means Everest Thomas A. Pollock 619 E. Sixth Albert L. Maley 1122 West 15th St. Lewis R. Smith 1600 West 11th St. Robert M. Layton 300 E. Laurel St. Bithel E. Lorance 420 Campbell Ulys Ford 510 N. Oak St., Medicine Lodge]
Arthur W. Besthorn Roland R. Wuthnow Martin C. Farris R. F. D. Holly E. Miller William E. Stewart William Ostrander R. F. D. 2, Topeka Guy F. McClure
James E. Hollenbeck 500 I d a h o St.
Orlie D. Davidson Robert L. Garner Henry M. Hansen 115 W. Main St. Benjamin W. Tempero R. F. D.
Masters
see page following this directory.
-Continued.
Stated Communications
LODGE DIRECTORYFor location of Lodge Halls marked with Secretaries
Caleb L. Kirby P. O. Box 495 Elmer E. Ellis P. O. Box 345 Olin H. Taylor 100 East 19th St. Lewis S. Geckeler P. O. Box 215 Joseph C. Littrell P. O. Box 271 Ralph C. Bailey
Carl W . McColm 1034 S. Jackson St. Howard E. Morrison 804 Central Raymond H. Starnes
Courthouse Elwin W. Noble Percy H. Oberholser George Pickering 1401 First Ave. Holly M. Miller Nigel Walden Clyde E. Joy
I. W i n t e r s Funck
Elmer Evans P. O. Box 347 J. Stanley Schmuckcr Rex M. Heisel R. F. D. 2 Melvin V. Johnson P. O. Box 328
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Kingsdown... Mt. Moriah..
Cosmos..
Kirwin...
LaCrosse..
LaCygne LaHarpe Medicine Valley..
Kansas City..
Kensington.... Kincaid Kingman
Kingsdown.. Kinsley
Kiowa...
Kirwin..
LaCrosse..
LaCygne LiHarpe Lake City..
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447 179
278
175
330
61 325 260
Rosedale
Ben Hur
Kaw
Armourdale.
Wyandotte.-.;
Jewell Johnson Union
Jamestown Jennings Alpha
Kansas City..
Kansas City
Kansas City
Kansas City
Kansas City
Kansas City
Jewell Johnson Junction City..
Jamestown.. Jennings Jetmore
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1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Fridays
Oct. 20, 1870 Feb. 19, 1903 Feb. 18, 1886
Feb. 19. 1890
1st and 3rd Mondays.... 1st and 3rd Thursdays.. 2nd Tuesday
2nd and 4th Thursdays
Feb. 16, 1887 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
Wayne F. Hardisty William Lloyd Shigley Frederick Bohl
William B. Jefferis John W. Seuser, Jr P. O. Box 374, Bison Howard L. Lawhead Archie R. Smith Howard E. Shippy Medicine Lodge
William E. Smith 5922 Sewell Samuel M. Kilburn 56 Viewcrest Drive Clarence W. Osborn.... Neil W. HoUoway John M. Dressier 235 Ave. F East John F. Scott Glen C. Bidleman
Ted H. French Arthur R. Munson Thomas W. Cole P. O. Box 334 Otis E. Clark Walter R. Smith A. Byrne Fletcher P. O. Box 375 William J. Roney 728 Minnesota Ave.,. K. C. 1 Porter O. Breeze 3115 Kimball Harry A. Tindall 320 North 36th St., K. C. 2 Howard L. Settle R.F.D. 2, Lake Quivira, K.C. 6 Albert O. Arnold Jr. 8449 Broadmoor Lane, Overland Park Arthur L. Gable 2924 Hickam Dr., K. C. 4 Omar I. Armstrong 200 Sec. Bank Bldg. William J. Thomas Ivan Rex Calahan Frank M. Yeoman P. O. Box 309 Kenneth M. Wilcoxen Dale N. Olsen Burdett Robert T. Ishmael R. F. D. 1 Alfred J. Willis Donald Duane Nelson Archie L. Harman , E. Francis Craghead R. F. D. 1 Alvah C. James Marvin Ray McKinney Alvin E. Hauserman 515 W. Seventh Robert W. Lumpkins 908 Hillcrest, Apt. A Charles V. Kaylor 3005 N. Bethany Theodore R. Howard 1867 North 19th St. Martin W . Smith 1602 South 29th St. Lawrence M. Cinadr 5402 Riggs St., Mission
Firman E. Reed 609 S. Fifth St. Oct. 17. 1878 1st Thurs. following 1st Wed| Frank L. Townsend..
Feb. 26. 1926 2nd and 4th Mondays... Oct. 16, 1879 2nd and 4th Tuesdays..
Feb. 19, 1924 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Feb. 18. 1891 1st and 3rd Mondays Feb. 20. 1884 1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
Feb. 28. 1924 2nd and 4th Fridays
Feb. 17, 1904 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Feb. 18. 1891 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
Feb. 19, 1890 2nd and 4th Thursdays
Feb. 16, 1887
Feb. 16, 1887
Mar. 17, 1856
Oct. 22, 1874 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. Feb. 26, 1925 1st and 3rd Thursdays Oct. 20. 1857 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Feb. 20, 1884 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.. Feb. 21, 1900 1st and 3rd Mondays... Feb. 16, 1887 1st and 3rd Mondays..
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Lenora Joppa GarfieldLeoti Neosho... Lewis
Fargo..
Larned
Latham
Lawrence
Lawrence
Leavenworth..
Leavenworth..
Leavenworth..
Lebanon.. Lebo ,
Lecompton.. Lenexa
Lenora Leon Leonardville... Leoti LeRoy Lewis
Liberal..
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Lansing
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Name of Lodge
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Location
Lakin.. Lane....
No.
18, 22, 19, 18, 18, 19,
1886 1883 1885 1891 1859 1908
Feb. 15, 1888
Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb.
Feb. 17, 1921 Oct. 15, 1873
Feb. 16, 1887 Feb. 15, 1888
Oct. 21, 1868
Oct. 15, 1858
Mar. 17, 1856
Oct. 16, 1867
July 14, 1856
Feb. 20, 1913
Oct. 18, 1876
Oct. 17. 1866
Feb. 18, 1888 Feb. 18, 1891
When Chartered
1st and 3rd Mondays
2nd and 4th Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Mondays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays
1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Mondays
1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 1st and 3rd Mondays
2nd and 4th Thursdays
1st and 3rd Mondays
2nd Thursday
2nd Monday
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Wednesdays...
1st and 3rd Mondays
2nd and 4th Thursdays
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Stated Communications Secretaries Joseph M. Eves William M. Christian
Ray A. Lindsay 1419 Spruce, Leavenworth Neal H. Miller George W. Kelsey 213 East 16th St. 220 West 12th St. Harold J. Brewer Lowell H. Baker Leon Leon E. Eugene Puckett George W. Mole 824 West 22nd St. 1343 Haskell Ave. Stanley B. Norman Marion J. Estes 919 Crestline Drive 2328 Vermont St. Roland B. Hageman Forrest L. Hintz 822 Kickapoo St. 1007 N. Broadway James L. Fevurly Jr Harry H. Smoot Jr. 903 Pawnee St. 317 Arch St. Dewey D. Swift Howard A. Stucker 1124 Second Ave. 419 Linn St. Charles Marion Sheilds , Donald F. Hendrick.son Leonard C. Witham C. Everett Carlton R. F. D. 2 P. O. Box 163 Robert E. Dark Theodore E. Dark Warren H. Edgington Chester J. Heidmann 7309 W. 79th, Overland Park 13022 West 93rd, Lenexa Joseph C. Berry Carl E. Georgeson David O. Bacon Marion P. Seward Frank W. Hurley William H. Uhlenhop William J. Yotter Gordon N . Carlisle Lawrence Morrow Harry W. Arnold Hugh H. Adams Charles L. Belcher Greensburg Jesse J. Ingland Roe H. Bruns 817 N. Oklahoma P. O. Box 4
Norman F. McClaren.. Clayton E. True P. O. Box 115 George K. Caraway
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Feb. 16, 1887
Feb. 15, 1882
Oct. 22, 1874 Feb. 19, 1885
Feb. 19, 1885
Feb. 19, 1885 1873 Oct. 15, 1923 Mar. 1, 1886 Feb. 18, 1885 Feb. 19, 1917 Feb. 22, 1905 Feb. 15, Oct. 17, 1860
McDonald... Lyra McPherson..
Webb..
Delta...
Melvern.. Meriden..
Milan.-
Miltonvale
Marmaton MorlandMorrill....
Mound City-
McCune
McDonald... McLouth McPherson..
Meade
Medicine Lodge..,
Melvern.. Meriden..
Milan..
Miltonvale Minneapolis-
Minneola..
Moline
Moran
MorlandMorrill....
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431
267
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414 373
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Minneola
Minneapolis-
Feb. 19. 1903 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Temple
McCracken..
237
Masters
Amos LaRoy Fewins LaHarpe Charley Clinton Minium... Melvin Donald Hoffman.. P. 0 . Box 316 Leon Dale Smith
2nd and 4th Thursdays..
2nd and 4th MondayS-
1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Woodrow W. Lewis-
Howard R. Lilly Earl H. Berg R. F. D. 5, Topeka Julian R. Jackson Mayfield John G. Foster Bernard L. Clanton R. F. D. 2 Glen D. Riley
Norman R. Nork 820 Broadway Thomas M. Robson R. F. D. 1 Raymond Frank Alexander Howard W. Dixon R. F. D. 1, St. Paul Arlie G. Archer William G. Wear ,_ Roger W. Lovett 803 N. Main St. George R. Martin Fowler Glenn C. Vanderwork...
2nd and 4th Tuesdays...
2nd and 4th Tuesdays....
1st and 3rd Wednesdays— 2nd and 4th Wednesdays-
1st and 3rd Thursdays..
1st and 3rd Thursdays.. 1st and 3rd Thursdays-
1st Thursday
1st and 3rd Tuesdays..
Feb. 16, 1911 2nd and 4th Thursdays
McCracken..
Stated Communications 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Mayetta
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When Chartered
Oct. 20, 1870
Name of Lodge
Marysville...
Location
Marysville...
No.
LODGE DIRECTORY—Continued.
For location of Lodge Halls marked with * see page following this directory. Secretaries
Leonard M. Paxson William Lloyd McFall Jr. P. O. Box 371 Orion G. Dennis
Jay G. Lassey Richard J. Whitney 321 E. Chestnut St. Lloyd L. White Bloom James T. Newton P. O. Box 353 Paul A. Weast
Lester H. Butterfield
Robert C. Gilmore P. O. Box 194 Delbert G. Hobson John F. Berg
Francis E. Kirkland p. O. Box 165 Paul A. Treadwell William E. Bradford Hobert G. Lindgren P. O. Box 707 Kenneth L. Pemberton
John I. Brandenburger 1207 Walnut St. Eldon L. Ray R. F. D. 1 Carl A. Bible
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Tuscan
Walnut Valley
Norcatur
Norton
Norwich
Oak Hill
Munden
Muscotah..
Narka
Natoma Neodesha..
Neosho Falls..
Ness City
Netawaka New Albany..
Newton
Nickerson
Norcatur
Norton
Nortonville..
Norwich
Oak Hill
128
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191
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266
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Mount HopeMulberry Mullinville Mulvane
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Feb. 18, 1891
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Feb. 18. 1886
Feb
Oct. 17, 1872 Oct •50, 1870
Feb. 17, 1881
1907
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1st and 3rd Mondays
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1st and 3rd Mondays
2nd Wednesday
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1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
238 261 399 201
1883
Feb
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Feb 18, 1892 2nd Monday
Moundridge
345
Melvin Hank R. F. D. 1 Carl A. Loesch R. F. D. 1, Argonia Herbert H. Gomel Longford
William S. Workman Jack Dean Smith R. F. D. 1 Jerry Sayles ; R. F. D. 2, Colony Harlan S. McNinch Arnold Elmer B. Johnson Vance Russell R. F. D. 4, Fredonia Robert E. Mathias 429 W. Fourth St. Earl W. Highlay P. O. Box 474 Weldon Brooks Clayton Marvin S, Steinert
Joseph A. Morton
Paul H. Penner Hesston Cecil P. Fish R. F. D. 1 Raymond Macklin Cecil Brown Crockett Robert S. Williams Gerald L. Lauppe 631 Wayne, Wichita Robert E. Babcock 2602 O St., Belleville Abbott John Shrader R. F. D., Effingham
Clayton A. Crabs Manchester
Cecil F. Drake P. O. Box 29 Charles J. Christian R. F. D. 1, Cummings Victor M. Doze
Theodore J. Christensen Alfred L. Morris Jr. P. O. Box 65 Orville E. Barbour 106 E. Broadway Floyd E. Warnock P. O. Box 175 Frank N . Ward
Paschal W . Lundy
Robert C. Brown Mahaska Fayette Z. Spaulding Maurice Estell Caskey 912 Grant St. Elmer W. Guatney
Francis D. Christ
Donovan R. Mulvaney P. O. Box 403 Floyd E. Davidson R. F. D. 1 Lewis Matzek William Charles Perry Irvin R. Fralick Robert O. Sullivan 603 S. Fourth Rudoph W. Koukol
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Paola..
Osborne
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Oxford..
Osage City
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Onaga
On.iga... Oneida-
188 323
Paola Parker Parsons Halcyon
Oxford
Overland Park
Ridge way
Ottawa
Adams
Oskaloosa
Saqui
Osage Valley
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Stated Communications
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1st and 3rd Thursdays.
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
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Feb. 18, 1891 Oct. 17, 1872
1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Mondays Oct. 17, 1872 1st and 3rd Mondays
Oct. 21, 1862
Oct. 18, 1876
Oct. 22, 1874 Mar. 1, 1923
Dec. 20, 1864
Oct. 21, 1868
Oct. 15, 1858
Oct. 21, 1875
Oct. 18, 1865
Oct. 15, 1873
Feb. 17. 1881 Feb. 19, 1896
Oct. 18, 1859
Olathe
Olathe-
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Feb. 20, 1895 Oct. 16, 1879 Feb. 15, 1893
When Chartered
Oakley Mountain Slope Oketo
Name of Lodge
Oakley... Oberlin.. Oketo
Location
253 186 25
No.
LODGE DIRECTORY—Continued.
Ola E. Mooney 717 S. Silver Elwood D. Conklin Donald J. Hoffman1411 Broadway Gordon O. Fox
Ralph Mercer R. F. D. 1, Hallowell Myron S. Steers Jr 1143 S. Mulberry St. Richard M. Coffman K. Maynard Curts 5236 Delmar Ave. Shawnee Mission Milton J. Stoner R. F. D. 1
Harlan Earl Courtney
John G. Keller 201 Main St. John L. Perrin 411 Walnut St. William C. Fossett
Guy M. Sparks Phillip Rex Wurm Douglas Totten R. F. D. 3. Marysville Glenn F. Hamlin 200 S. Water St. Dale L. Handley Claire B, Sparling
Masters
For location of Lodge Halls marked with * see page following this directory. Secretaries
Luther A. Merker P. O. Box 177 William L. Dysart James C. Ewing P. O. Box 824 Oliver Kornhaus
Louis C. Callesen P. O. Box 121
William Chapman Lemoin W. Landau Ernest E. Beran Wymote, Neb. Oscar D. Smith 802 E. Poplar St. Richard H. Junod Robert L. Steibler P. O. Box 262, Sabetha Edgar C. Clover 521 California J. Henry Reb P. O. Box 307 Henry K. Smith 134 N. Oak St. Floyd Junior King McLouth Arthur T. Sanders P. O. Box 302 Sidney O. Morris 628 S. Locust St. Claude F. Radcliff Sam C. Musgrave 7110 West 72nd St.
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Rob Morris.... Pretty Prairie. Protection
Quenemo Quinter
Randall Farmers
Republic Rexford Albert Neese.
Pleasanton Pomona Potter
Potwin
Powhattan
Prairie Village.
Pratt
Preston Pretty Prairie... Protection
Quenemo Quinter
Randall Randolph
Republic Rexford Richland
Riley
88 41 4
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352 428 384
270 410
304 166
123 442 248
344
Ashlar
Plains Paradise
Plains Plainville
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1st Monday
1st Thursday
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Feb. 18, 1892
Feb. 20, 1919 Feb. 26, 1925 Feb. 11, 1948
Feb. 15, 1888 Oct. 18, 1876
Feb. 16, 1887 Feb. 18, 1915
1st and 3rd Wednesdays.
1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Saturdays 2nd and 4th Mondays
Feb. 19, 1890 1st and 3rd Thursdays Feb. 16, 1922 2nd and 4th Wednesdays Feb. 17, 1909 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Feb. 18, 1886 2nd and 4th Mondays
Feb. 14, 1951 2nd and 4th Fridays
Feb. 19, 1908
Feb. 12. 1947 2nd and 4th Thursdays.—
Oct. 20, 1870 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Feb. 15, 1905 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. July 14, 1856 2nd Saturday.
Feb. 21, 1912 Feb. 15, 1888
Oct. 16, 1879
Pittsburg
367 290
Oct. 16, 1879
Phillipsburg .
Pittsburg
Phillipsburg
184
Feb. 22, 1917
Perry
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Perry
415
George H. Modlin Roy E. Dettmer Barnes Merlyn G. Farlee Francis H. Gift Samuel W. Arthur Tecumseh Dale D. Walters Keats
Devine S. Montoya Delmar F. Click
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George Burtiss Shaffer . Fairview Russell F. Hinkle Jr 5017 West 72nd St. Frank S. Norfleet R. F. D. 1 Donald L. Trinkle... Everett H. Cloyd Russell A. Duer
Theodore A. Grindol.... Newman Dale R. Rogers 1285 Cable Road Charles B. Craver 314 W. First St. Chester L. Garrison Leman D. Prater -. 702 S. Kansas Dee W. Montgomery... Carl D. Eickenberger.... Delbert Shockley R. F. D. 1, Atchison Elwood C. King
Lee J. Nichols Robert E. Dreith R. F. D. 3, Leonardville Alvin H. Petersen Elmer L. Minnick Jesse E. Bean P. O. Box 131, Overbrook Joseph A. Meyer
Roger R. Comstock Carl E. Blickenstaff
Sidney F. Dafforn 4920 Rock Creek Lane, Mission William E. Greer 615 N. Main St. Arthur T. Stewart Ralph Krob Laurence A. Peacock
Warren W. White 377 F St. Frank O. Denny Sixth and Pine Sts. Roy E. Warren Ralph Carmichael 300 S. Kansas Samuel Harris Vernon W. Parker Charles W. Perdue R. F. D. 1, Atchison Leone E. Kirk P. O. Box 124 Edgar C. Schmitt
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Salina
Satanta.... Virginia..
Scammon..
Lebanon....
Anthem
ScottsviUe.. Scranton Vesper
Sedgwick
Selden
Seneca
Twin Grove..
Sabetha SaffordviUe..
Salina..
Satanta
Savonburg..
Scammon....
Scandia
Scott City... Scottsvllle.. Scranton Sedan
Sedgwick.,
Selden
Seneca
Severy
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Feb. 22, 1883
1st and 3rd Thursdays
Oct. 18, 1876
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2nd and 4th Wednesdays., 2nd and 4th Mondays
1st and 3rd Thursdays
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1st and 3rd Mondays
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2nd and 4th Wednesdays. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays., 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
2nd and 4th Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Feb. 17, 1921
Oct. 17. 1867
Oct. 21, 1875 Feb. 21, 1912
Oct. 17, 1872 Feb. 22, 1883 Oct. 17, 1878
Hesperian Walnut City.. Russell
Rossville Rush Center.. Russell
111 215 177
Sabetha SaffordviUe..
Oct. 21, 1874 Mar. 1, 1923
When Chartered
Robinson.. Rosalia
Name of Lodge
RobinsonRosalia
Location
159 434
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LODGE DIRECTORY—Continued.
Hobart D. Scott Piedmont
412 Benedict St.
Robert W. Sloan. Levant Charles J. Reise
Kenneth R. Scoby Donald E. Lind R. F. D. 5, Emporia Floyd E, Deringer 901 W. Lincoln St. Gordon Johnston Arthur A. Myers Elsmore Daniel H. Shirley R. F. D. 2, Columbus Harold Johnson Belleville Loren M. Schmitt P. O. Box 371 Robert M. LeSage Charles P. Scott Amos W. Crockett 509 N. Chautauqua Emmitt A. Vosburg
Harold Bruning Russell Baker R. F. D. 2, El Dorado Dean R. Page Samuel G. Keener John B. La Duex 335 E. Seventh St.
Masters
For location of Lodge Halls marked with * see page following this directory. Secretaries
Percival E. Shoemaker P. O. Box 34
511i^ M a i n St.
Charles A. Jermane
Carl H. O'Hair P. O. Box 364 Lyle R. Haskins Hugh R. Coffman Roy C. Comstock 110 W. Walnut William S. Armfield R. F. D. 1 Stanser J. Amack
Arthur R. Charlton West Mineral Guy O. Frazier
Ben W. Grimm Stanley J. North R. F. D. 1, Strong City Hilmer E. Andersen Masonic Temple Joseph E. O'Banion Richard L. Singer
Raleigh M. Caldwell James M. Borger R. F. D. 4, El Dorado Lorenzo B. Crow Harold W. Bortz Lloyd J. Beardsley 338 E. Eighth St.
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Haven SpearviUe Spivey
Spring Hill
Stadord
Stanley
Sterling St. Francis Ionic Pottawatomie..
Newahcuba
Santa Fe
Summerfield Sylvan Grove .. Sylvia
Syracuse
South Haven SpearviUe Spivey
Spring Hill
Stafford
Stanley
Sterling St. Francis St. John St. Marys
Stockton
Sublette
Summerfield Sylvan Grove..,. Sylvia..-.
Syracuse
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312
354 359 391
309
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157 388 347
Feb. 22, 1883
Oct. 18, 1877 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Feb. 19, 1885 2nd and 4th Thursdays... Oct. 19, 1871 2nd and 4th Tuesdays....
Western Star... Soldier Solomon City...
1st and 3rd Thursdays....
Sincerity
Feb. 15, 1882
Simpson
Lake
Silver Lake
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Feb. 19, 1930 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Feb. 21, 1918
Smith Center.— Soldier Solomon
Shawnee
Shawnee
174 240 105
Sharon Springs.
Sharon Springs.
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Virgil W. Dobson Francis W. Status.. P. O. Box 294 Elmer C. Burg' Walter R. Caruthers. 9246 Woodward, 4301 West 97th, Overland Park Overland Park Arthur A. Neuber Adolphus H. Thomas R. F. D. 6, Topeka Elbert G. Duff Lyle Francis Leinen Asherville Roy W. Lumpkin Lyman W. Attwood Clyde A. White Arthur I. Hill John W. Willey, Jr. Frederick M. Froelich R. F. D. 2 Kenneth W. Mirt Merle Popplewell :. Harry B. Leidigh Edwin Boese Owen V. Duckworth Willard J. Williams 256 E. Washington, Kingman Rago Glenn F. Wiswell Harold E. Flaigle Bucyrus Reuben E. Bowman Merlyn Willie Hoskinson.. 301 Garfield St. Ray E. Haberstroh Ralph Alewel Stillwell R. F. D., Stilwell Lloyd B. Booker Henry E. Marrs Harvey J. Stewart Dale R. Queen Jack Dean Hearn Forrest Olin Nofftz Melvin Duane Wells Emmet H. Stambaugh P. O. Box 373 Ralph M. Burlin Robert K. Osborn.... 517 N. Cypress St. P. O. Box 281 Clyde R. McDougal Claude Wilcox Copeland Copeland Fred V. Lunger Waldo W. Nelson.William J. Dehler Joseph P. Kulick Henry G. Janzen Kenneth L Stone 228 West I6th, Hutchinson R. F. D. 1 Martin M. Long Paul M. Johnson
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Mar. 13, 1957
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Feb. 15, 1893 Oct. 16, 1867
Feb. 15. 1899
Feb. 17, 1909
Mar. 1, 1923 Oct. 17, 1872
Feb. 19, 1885
Topeka
Orient
Golden Rule..
Siloain
Scabrook
Woodson.. Towanda.
Horace.. Troy ....
Turon .
Tyro ...
Ulysses .... Excelsior..
Urbana
Valley Center...
Valley Falls.. Vermillion....,
Topeka
Topeka
Topeka
Topeka
Topeka
Toronto.... Towanda..
Tribune Troy
Turon..
Tyro...
Ulysses Uniontown..
Urbana
Valley Center..
Valley Falls.. Vermillion....
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Oct. 18, 1859 Feb. 20, 1889
Feb. 19, 1902
Feb. 17, 1881
Henri
Tonganoxie..
When Chartered
190
Lodge
Oct. 2 1 , 1874
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Name
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Location
149
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LODGE DIRECTORY—Continued.
Communications
Masters Secretaries
George W . Riggs 128 S. Cedar Ray H . Gray Carl P . W i l l i a m s
Elmer Lee Cassel 626 N . Meridian Max E . Garbe Virgil M . Crawford..
1st a n d 3rd Mondays.. 1st and 3rd W e d n e s d a y s . 1st and 3rd Thursdays
2nd and 4th Tuesdays..
2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. I St M o n d a y
Forrest Chickadonz R. F. D . 1, Earlton
Ivan A . Engel P . O . Box 56 William D. Denholm R. F. D . 2 Francis D . Myrick R. R. 5, Brian R d . Kenneth N . Pomeroy 1907 R a n d o l p h St. Ray B . Ramsey 635 Jewell Ave. Jack C. Pulliam R. F . D . 2 J o h n B. Schlarb 510 Garfield. N . Stanley Curtis G o r d o n C. W o h l g e m u t h Benton W i l l i a m C. Coupland James B . Goss P . O . Box 121 Frederick R. Frank P . O . Box 223 Harry T . Roberts R. F. D . 4, ColTeyville Lester L. Kennedy Roy T . Ramsey D o n a l d Buster P. O . Box 623 • Jack L. Julian Willard Martin Turner 735 S. Holbrook, Fort Scott H a r o l d Heilman R. F . D . , T h a y e r
Melvin L. V a n Cleave R . F . D . 1, Galesburg Neil R. H o l w i c k R. F . D . 1 Perry D . W e d d l e 3004 Minnesota Ave. Max B. Manlove 1608 W e s t 26th St. James R. Freel, Jr 3600 Garfield Ave. J. Robert GrofI 1448 Oakley A v e . Kenneth M . D a w s o n 2201 College Ave. J o h n M . Rogers Kenneth L. Lawrence R. F . D . 5, W i c h i t a Joe E. Smith Byron O . Shupe P . O . Box 4 J. Fay Holmes
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2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s
2nd and 4th T h u r s d a y s
1st and 3rd Fridays
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North Star
Albert Pike
Wichita
Wichita
Wichita
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Feb. 20, 1895
Feb. 16, 1944
Feb. 12, 1947 Feb. 19, 1885 Mar. 13, 1958
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Whiting York
Whiting Wichita
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White City White Cloud
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1st and 3rd Mondays
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Mondays ... 1st and 3rd Mondays ... 1st and 3rd Thursdays .
Feb. 12, 1947 1st and 3rd Thursdays Feb. 17, 1909 2nd and 4th Wednesdays . Oct. 21, 1869 1st and 3rd Wednesdays....
Feb. 17, 1898 Feb. 18 1886 Feb. 15, 1888
White City White Cloud
Wellsville
Wellsville
356 257 305
Oct. 21, 1874
Feb. 16, 1887
Feb. 19, 1885
53 380 78
Wellington
Wellington
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Weir
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Wathena
Wathena
Oct. 19, 1871 Oct. 20, 1870 Oct. 21, 1868
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1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
Oct. 21, 1869
Samuel M. Finley 310 Chestnut St. Donald F. Miller Milton H. Roepke Roy A. Trotter Elwood Claude Means Garnett Charles E. Mishler R. F. D. 1 J. Lewis Franklin R. F. D., Oxford Bill Dean Warnock Sherman Keith Godlove.. Paul J. Boots Garnett Floyd Stanley Brown Dale F. Scott Jere D. Bruning Robinson Henry Irvin Spratt Paul Scheid S. Lewis Smith 1448 N. Charles Carl D. Washmon 3439 Bonn St. Jesse O. Watts 224 S. Hydraulic Irvin Bachtenkircher 2659 Iva St. Thomas C. Raum, Jr. Courthouse
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Feb. 20, 1884
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Walnut
Feb. 21, 1912
229
Wakefield
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Feb. 15, 1882
Wakefield
Kipp Maytag Emmons.. 5800 Cross. Pauline Harlen L. McGinness.... 312 Fourth St. Elmer D. Gilman Milford Billy Oscar Wheeler
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Kenneth W. Taylor Walton E. Priest Ira F. Purkey 728 Ida St., Wichita 11 Rex Owens 3201/2 S. Broadway George F. Kerrick 220 West 13th St. M. Aaron Smith 2027 N . W a c o St., Wichita 3 Bruce Newton 328 E. First St.. Wichita 2
David C. Ebelmesser George J. Scott Norris N. Loyd
Forest Hashbarger 211 W. Fourth St. Ernest B; Harris Cloyde A. Lee Ned D. Corley
Edward Moran
R. Eugene Farrow
Harwood G. Foster P. O. Box 175 Chester H. Smith 1501 Grandview J. Harry George Galyn E. Dean A. Glenn Kincaid
Charles N. Yenkey Pauline Nova G. Moody P. O. Box 332 Melvin L. Jones
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Oct. 17, 1866
Oct. 15, 1873
Feb. 21, 1907
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Samaria.... Jefferson... Windom.. Winfield..
Wallace...
Xenia..
Gilead..
Stan Smart..
Williamsburg..
Wilmore.. Wilsey
Wilson Winchester.. Windom Winfield
Winona..
Xenia..
Yates Center...
Zenda..
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Stated Communication 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
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2nd and 4th Wednesdays
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1st and 3rd Saturdays
2nd and 4th Thursdays....
1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1st Monday 2nd and 4th Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Thursdays.... 1st and 3rd Mondays
Feb. 20,1884 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Mar. 1, 1923 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Bestor G. Brown..
Wichita
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Feb. 12,1953
When Chartered
Trinity
Name of Lodge
Wichita
Location
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LODGE
Secretaries
William R. Taylor Union town Carl F. Harder 201. S. Prairie Rex A. Bridgeman Nashville
James R. Pringle.. C. Wayne Green..
David O. Martindale 1615 Payne St. William J. Kirkham P. O. Box 2513 Guy M. Bethell R. F. D. 1, Quenemo Clarence O. Masterson W. Cecil Hutchinson Delavan John J. Moeller Fred R. Cox Everett G. Thurston Richard J. Bellman 1520 Millington Richard R. Babst
Ivan P. Camp.. Bronson
Dale H. Stinson Howard M. Lindsay.. Leo Ray Spohn Richard L. Emerson.. 1203 Mansfield Frederick H. Close Monument
Marion Sumner 1504 S. Ridge Road Roy F. Dyas 4206 Wilma St. Millard R. Wren R. F. D. 1 William Earl Hubbard.. Wayne B. Evans
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LOCATION OF LODGE HALLS 2—421 Delaware St. 3—728 Minnesota Ave. 5—1211/2 N . Fifth St. 6—1001 Massachusetts St. 7—722Vi N . Washington St. 8—15y2 Scott Ave. 9—1001 Massachusetts St. 10—421 Delaware St. 12—428 Merchant St. 15—2017 Lakin St. 17—Tenth and Van Buren Sts. 18—422 S. Main St. 19—118 N . Chestnut St. 37—101 E. Miami Ave. 38—81/2 N . Washington St. 51—Tenth and Van Buren Sts. 54—11111 Johnson Drive 57—839 N . Market St. . 60—336 S. Santa Fe St. 68—421 Delaware St. 74—526% State St. 86—3201/2 S. Broadway 90—901 W . Lyman Ave. 91—9071/2 Broadway 96—8504 Parallel 97-124^2 S. Main St. 98—110 N . W . Third St. 99—220 W. Thirteenth St. 102—129 W. Ninth St. 103—102 N . Highland Ave. 106—6OOI/2 N . Main St. 110—110 E. Eighth St. 117-113^2 N . Central. 124—Fourth and Main Sts.
133—202 South B St. 137—1231/2 W . Main St. 140—6I/2 N . Walnut St. 142—106 E. Broadway 150—124 S. Washington St. 153—5201 West 75th St. Prairie Village 168—1857 N . Broadway 172—1221/2 S. Main St. 187—Sixth and Pine Sts. 195—Eleventh and Main Sts. 222—509 First St. 225—Tenth and Van Buren Sts. 246—4031/2 N . Main St. . 265—1231/2 S. Main St. 271—17321/2 North 25th St. 272—803 N . Seventh St. 297—IOI6I/2 Washington St. 303—328 E. First St. 306—215 N . Franklin 307-108 S. Broadway 311—Kearney Ave 313—9301/2 W . Douglas Ave. 321—9201/2 Main St. 322—1442 South 30th St. 331—123 N . Vine St. 333—914 Southwest Blvd. 364—1081/2 N . Ash St. 365—230 N . Baltimore Ave. 369—2024 Quindato Blvd. 385—1900 James St. 433—3755 E. Douglas Ave. 436—8049 Overland Park Drive 438—25th and New Jersey Sts. 445—128 W. I4th
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DECEASED PAST G R A N D MASTERS A N D YEAR O F SERVICE. 1856-7-8-9 1860 1861-2-3-4-5 1866-7 1868-9-1870 1871-2 1873-4 1875 1876 1877 1878 1879-1880 1881-2 1883 1884 1885 1886 1887 1888 1889 1890 1891 1892 1893 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902
Richard R. Rees eorge H. Fairchild -Jacob Saqui •Moses S. Adams •John H. Brown -John M. Price •Owen A. Bassett •Issac B. Sharp •Jacob D. Rush -John Guthrie •Edwin D. Hillyer •Joseph D. McCleverty •William Cowgill •George S. Green •J. Jay Buck •Matthew M. Miller •Silas E. Sheldon •Henry C. Cook -Watson M. Lamb •George C. Kenyon •John C. Postlethwaite •Andrew M. Callaham •David B. Fuller •William D. Thompson •George W. Clark •James H. McCall •Chiles C. Coleman William M. Shaver •Maurice L. Stone Henry C. Loomis Chares J. Webb Perry M. Hoisington •Thomas E. Dewey
1903—Bestor G. Brown 1904—Thomas G. Fitch 1905—Samuel R. Peters 1906—Thomas L. Bond 1907—Edward W . Wellington 1908—Henry F. Mason 1909—Fred Washbon 1910—Marion K. Brundage 1911—Alex A. Sharp 1912—William Easton Hutchinson 1913—Elrick C. Cole 1914—Charles H. Chandler 1915—William L. Burdick 1916—Giles H. Lamb 1917—Charles E. Lobell 1918—William L Stuart 1919—Owen J. Wood 1920—Hugh P. Farrelly 1922—John McCullagh 1923—Richard E. Bird 1924—Elmer F. Strain 1925—Charles A. Loucks 1926—John W. Neilson 1927—Charles N . Fowler 1930—Jay B. Kirk 1931—J. Forrest Ayres 1932—John M. Kinkel 1933—George O. Foster 1936—James H. Wendorff 1937—Charley B. Erskine 1945—Harry D. Evans 1950—Lynn R. Brodrick 1951—Clarence G. Nevins
DECEASED DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. John A. Ferrell—died June 21, 1922 B. Harold Groff—died October 28, 1950
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LIVING PAST GRAND MASTERS A N D ADDRESSES. 1921- -Ben S. Paulen, Fredonia. 1928- -Ferris M. Hill, 727 Market St., Emporia. 1929-—George F. Beezley, Girard. 1934-—James A. Gassier, People's Bank Bldg., McPherson. 1935-—Otto R. Souders, 710 Schweiter Bldg., Wichita. 1938-—Henry S. Buzick, Jr., Sylvan Grove. 1939-—Claud F. Young, 1733 Sixteenth St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 1940-—Arthur H. Strickland, 7th & Ann, Kansas City, Kansas. 1941- —Roscoe E. Peterson, Lamed. 1942-—Cline C. Curtiss, Colby. 1943-—Charles S. McGinness, 320 W . 8th St., Topeka. 1944-—James H. Trice, Medicine Lodge. 1946-—Samuel G. Wiles, Macksville.
1947—James H. Stewart, Jr., 13215 W . 21st St., R.F.D. No. 7 Wichita. 1948—E. Glenn Robison, Gridley. 1949—William H. Harrison, Downs. 1952—S. Allan Daugherty, 401 S. Seneca, Wichita 13. 1953—Bruce Newton, 328 E. 1st St., Wichita. 1954—Floyd S. Ecord, Burlington. 1955—Scott E. Kelsey, 1346 Arter, Topeka. 1956—Karl J. Baumgartner, P. O. Box 238, Goodland 1957—Richard L. Becker, Columbia Bldg., Coffeyville. 1958—Earl R. Brown, Plains. 1959—Addison C. Irby, 209 S. Main, Fort Scott. 1960—Ray <W. Kinzie P. O. Box 56 Wichita.
GRAND TREASURERS. 1856—Beverlin Beck 1857—William Y. Roberts 1858-1891—Christian Beck 1892-1902—R. E. Torrington
1903-1909—Albert Sarbach 1910-1933—W. Frank March 1934-1937—John McCullagh 1938 —Ben S. Paulen
GRAND SECRETARIES. 1856 — C . T. Harrison 1857-1860—Charles Mundee 1861-1870—Erasmus T. Carr 1871-1893—John H. Brown
1894-1928—Albert K. Wilson 1929-1953—Elmer F. Strain 1954-1958—Arthur H. Strickland 1959 —Charles S. McGinness
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LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION BUT N O T CHARTERED. Allen, 1923; Burlington, 1863; Delaware, 1857; Denver City (Denver Lodge), 1860; Englevale, 1899; Leavenworth (Adelpha), 1868; Lecompton (Geary), 1857; Leota, 1878; Lindsborg, 1884; Lindsay (Friendship), 1868; Opolis, 1885; Powhattan (Buckeye), 1896; Wheaton, 1903; White Water, 1927.
LODGE CHARTERS REVOKED, SURRENDERED OR CONSOLIDATED. Alden No. 308, with Sterling No. 117, 1957; Allen No. 335, 1923; Americus No. 62, 1869; Andale No. 253, with Mt. Hope 238, 1894; Argonia (Chikaskia) No. 285, 1912; Atchison (St. Johns) No. 26, 1861; Aubry No. 30, 1863; Auraria No. 37, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; Bennington N o . 180, 1944; Beaumont No. 439, with Joppa No. 223, 1937; Big Springs (Shawnee) No. 9, 1867; Blaine No. 337, with Westmoreland No. 257, 1894; Bluff City No. 313, 1897; Bluff City N o . 325, 1903; Boling No. 365, with Tonganoxie (Henri) No. 190, 1937; Bucklin N o . 325, 1896; Cato No. 153, with Farlington (Godfrey) No. 124, 1894; Cedar Vale No. 164, 1883; Cedar Vale (Myrtle) No. 164, 1894; Chanute (King David) No. 4 l 6 , with Cedar No. 103, 1937; Clifford (Whitewater) No. 148, with Halcyon No. 120, 1876; Clinton (Ashlar) No. 87, 1879; Coyville No. 57, 1955; Delavan No. 375, with Kansas No. 307, 1936; Edwardsville (Composite) N o . 152, 1879; Emmett No. 387, with Pottawatomie No. 52, 1939; Emporia No. 12, 1863; Enterprise No. 353, 1910; Elk City (Elk Creek) No. 20, 1863; Esbon (Salem) No. 228, 1939; Farlington (Godfrey) No. 124, with Girard N o . 93, 1932; Frankfort No. 67, 1876; Freeport (Lily) No. 301, with Bluff City No. 313, 1892; Fort Scott (Rising Sun) No. 46, with Bourbon No. 8, 1878; Fort Gibson (Alpha) No. 122, with Grand Lodge of Indian Territory, 1878; Golden City No. 34, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; Greeley No. 211, with Delphian No. 44, 1940; Grenola (Canopy) No. 248, with Moline N o . 267, 1937; Hanover (Star) No. 69, 1919; Hiawatha (Triune) No. 216, 1883; High Prairie No. 25, 1892; Ida No. 170, 1881; Indianola No. 34 (later. Great Light), 1877; Irving No. 112 with Blue Rapids No. 169, 1958; Kanorado No. 443, with Goodland No. 321, I960; Leavenworth (Calvary) No. 50, with King Solomon No. 10, 1876; Leavenworth (dispensation Landmark, charter St. Johns), N o . 26, 1870; Lecompton No. 13, 1865; Liberty No. 123, with Keystone No. 102, 1918; Lincolnville No. 315, 1896; Lindsborg (Phoenix) No. 253, 1888; Louisburg No. 180, 1894; Luray No. 153, with Lucas (Blue Hill) No. 198, 1943; Lyons N o . 192, 1895; Montana (Evergreen) No. 86, 1888; Monticello No. 43, 1875; Mt. Pleasant No. 58, 1888; Neosho Rapids No. 77 (Changed to Ionic), 1879; Nevada City (Nevada) No. 36, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; Newton (Magnolia) No. 231, with Newton N o . 142, 1901; North Lawrence (Valley) N o . 30, with Lawrence No. 6, 1876; North Lawrence (Valley) No. 30, second charter, 1887; Olivet (Astra) No. 363, 1908; Osage Mission (Mission) No. 92, 1897; Osawatomie (Osage Valley) No. 24, 1863; Ottawa No. 128, with Franklin N o . 18, 1906; Ottawa (Melody) No. 400, with Ottawa No. 18, 1928; Ottumwa N o . 11, 1863 and 1871; Paola (Miami) No. 69, with Paola No. 37, 1876; Pardee (dispensation Lincoln, charter Center) No. 69, 1871; Paris No. 22, 1871; Parkerville No. 168, with Dwight No. 374, 1937; Perryville (Perry) N o . 52, 1877; Piper No. 385, with Delaware N o . 96, 1937; Pittsburg (Owen A. Bassett) No. 367, with Pittsburg No. 187, 1911; Pomona No. 138,
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1901; Rosalia No. 434, with Leon (Joppa) No. 223, 1961; Richfield No. 303, 1892; Richmond N o . 426, with Delphian No. 44, 1946; Salina (John H . Brown) No. 216, with Salina No. 60, 1907; Salt Lake City (Mt. Moriah) N o . 70, with Grand Lodge of Utah, 1872; Saratoga No. 216, 1892; Scranton (Perfect Square) No. 220, 1908; Seneca No. 39, 1875; Severance No. 313 with Smithton N o . 1, 1951; Shawnee N o . 54, 1928; Springdale N o . 152, 1887; Stanton N o . 18, 1863; Stanton (Zion) N o . 108, 1883; Tecumseh No. 15, 1874; Timber Ridge (Dick Rees) N o . 59, 1887; Trading Post (Blooming Grove) No. 4 1 , 1904; Turner No. 425, with Ben Hur N o . 322, 1937; Twin Falls (Olive) N o . 181, 1885; Valley Center (Ark) No. 243, 1902; Virginia City N o . 43, with Grand Lodge of Montana, 1866; Waldron No. 377 with Anthony N o . 200, 1957; Walton No. 323, 1895; Wetmore No. 53, with Polar Star No. 130, 1944; White Water (Brainerd) No. 280, 1927; Winfield No. 58, with Adelphia No. 110, 1903.
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G R A N D LODGES I N CORRESPONDENCE W I T H T H E G R A N D LODGE O F KANSAS; ALSO T H E NAMES A N D ADDRESSES O F GRAND SECRETARIES, Alabama—VARNA A. RUSHTON, SR., P. O. Box 98, Montgomery Arizoiu—^JpSEPH A. E. IVEY, P. O. Box 1488, Tucson Arkansas—L. LELAND M C D A N I E L , Albert Pike Memorial Temple, Little Rock California—EDWARD H . SIBMS, 1111 California St., San Francisco 8 Colorado—HARRY W . BUNDY, 319 iMasonic Temple, Denver 2 Connecticut—EARLE K . HALING, 201 Ann St., Hartford 3 Delaware—CHESTER R . JONES, 818 Market St., Wilmington 24 Dist. of Columbia—RAYMOND N . BABCOCK, Masonic Temple, Washington 5 Florida—WILLLAM A. W H I T C O M B , 512 Masonic Temple, Jacksonville Georgia—DANIEL W . LOCKLIN, 811 Mulberry, Macon Idaho—HERBERT H . EBERIE, P. O. Box 1677, Boise Illinois—EVERETT L . LAWRENCE, P . O. Box 441, Harrisburg Indiana—DWIGHT' L . SMITH, Masonic Temple, Indianapolis 4 I o w a — R A L P H E . W H I P P L E , Masonic Library, Cedar Rapids Kentucky—ALPHEUS E . ORTON, 200 Shubert Bldg., Louisville 2 Louisiana—D. PETER LACUENS, JR., 1300 Masonic Temple, New Orleans 12 Maine—^EARLB D . WEBSTER, 415 Congress, Portland 3 Maryland—GERALD M . PINE, 225 N . Charles St.. Baltimore 1 Massachusetts—^EARL W. TAYLOR, 51 Boylston, Boston 16 Michigan—CHARLES T . SHERMAN, Masonic Temple, Grand Rapids 3 Minnesota—DAVID E . PALMER, 6th & Smith Ave., St. Paul 2 Mississippi—CECIL A. T H O R N , BOX 1030, Meridian Missouri—ELMER W . WAGNER, 3681 Lindell, St. Louis 8 Montana—BYRON F . GAITHER, P. O. Box 1158, Helena Nebraska—CARL R . GREISEN, 401 Masonic Temple, Omaha Nevada—EDWARD C . PETERSON, 500 Mountain St., Carson City New Hampshire—HAROLD O . CADY, 44 S. Main St., Concord New Jersey—HARVEY C . WHILDEY, Masonic Temple, Trenton New Mexico—CHANDLER C . THOMAS, Box 535, Albuquerque New York—EDWARD R . CARMAN, Masonic Hall, New York 10 North Carolina—CHARLES A. HARRIS, P. O. Box 6506, Raleigh North Dakota—JOSEPH A. JAMESON, Box 1269, Fargo Ohio—ANDREW J. W H I T E , J R . , 634 High St., Worthington Oklahoma—^J. FRED LATHAM, Masonic Temple, Guthrie Oregon—HARRY D . PROUDFOOT, 1119 SW Park Ave., Portland 5 Pennsylvania—ASHBY B . PAUL, Masonic Temple, Philadelphia 7 Puerto Rico—JUAN PALACIN MEJLAS, P. O. Box 8385, Santurce, Puerto Rico Rhode Island—ARTHUR R . COLE, 127 Dorrance St., Providence 3 South Carolina—HENRY F . COLLINS, 901 Palmetto State Life Bldg., Columbia South Dakota—ELVIN F . STRAIN, Box 468, Sioux Falls Tennessee—THOMAS E . DOSS, BOX 216, Nashville 1 Texas—HARVEY C . BYRD, P. O. Box 446, Waco Utah—CLARENCE M . GROSHELL, Masonic Temple 2, Salt Lake City Vermont—AARON H . GROUT, P. O. Box 715, Burlington Virginia—ARCHER B , GAY, Masonic Temple, Richmond 20 Washington—^DANIEL T . SIMMONS, Masonic Temple, Tacoma 3 West Virginia—JULIAN B . HOLLINGSWORTH, P. O. Box 2346, Charleston 28 Wisconsin—PAUL W . GROSSENBACH, 1123 N . Astor St., Milwaukee 2 Wyoming—MARCUS R . NICHOLS, P. O. Box 459, Casper
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Netherlands—^DR. P. J. VAN LOO, Fluwelen Burgwal 22, The Hague New Brunswick—A. A. LEMMON, P. O. Box 430, St. John New South Wales—JAMES S. MILLER, 289 Castlereagh St., Sydney New Zealand—F. G. NORTHERN, 39-41 Ghuznee St., Wellington C 2 Nicaragua—GREG A. TAPIA, P. O. Box 102, Managua Norway—ODD LIE-DAVIDSEN, Store Landsoges Stamhus, Nedre Vollgate 19, Oslo Nova Scotia—H. F. SIPPRELL, BOX 322, Halifax Panama—JULIO A. RAMOS, P. O. Box 84, Panama City Peru—JOSE BARO MOLES, Apartado Postal No. 2190, Lima Philippine Islands—EsTEBAN MUNARRE, 1440 San Marcelino, Manila Prince Edward Island—FLOYD DRAKE, P. O. Box 337, Charlottetown Ontario—^EWART G . DDCON, P. O. Drawer No. 217, Hamilton (Canada) Quebec—J. McL. MARSHALL, 1559 St. Mark St., Montreal 25 (Canada) Queensland—^V. I. CARTER, Box 675 K. G. P. O., Brisbane (Australia) Saskatchewan—RICHMOND MAYSON, Box 246, Regina Scotland—ALEX F . BUCHAN, 96 George St., Edinburgh 2 South Australia—F. J. ELLEN, Freemanson's Hall, Adelaide Sweden—SVEN SVEDEN, Blasieholmsgatan 6, Stockholm C Switzerland—^ERNEST HAGMANN, 16 Leonhard-Ragazweg, Zurich 55 Tasmania—H. A. WILKINSON, 117 Macquarie St., Hobart Venezuela—FRANCISCO ESCOBAR ROJAS, Este 3 No. 5 Apartado 927, Caracas Victoria—C. W. DAVIS, 25 Collins St., Melbourne (Australia) Western Australia—N. J. MUNRO, Box D 177, G. P. O., Perth
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G R A N D REPRESENTATIVES O F T H E G R A N D LODGE OF KANSAS N E A R FOREIGN. GRAND LODGES A N D THEIR ADDRESSES. Alberta—FREDERICK S. BIRD, 2532 Toronto Crescent,. Calgary (Canada) Argentina—ATILIO D . GROSSO, Buenos Aires Austria—ROBERT ROSENBAUM, Wien VH Kirchengasse 18, Vienna Bolivia—GUILLERMO ZALLES I, La Paz Brazil (Amazonas & Acre)—VALTERIO ALVES CAVALCANTE, Rua Major Facundo No. 1266, Foftaleza Brazil (Ceara)—ALFREDO RIBEIR'O .SOARES, Manaus (Ceara) Brazil (Paraiba);^SEVERiN6 MACEDO PAIVA, Box N o . 1, Joao Pessoa (Paraiba) Brazil (Parana)—ELPIDIO SILVA, Box 1363 (Parana) Brazil (Piaui)^—SALOMAO X. GONCALVES, P. O. Box 10, Teresina (Piaui) Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)—HELY FRANCO BELMINO, Rio de Janeiro Brazil (Minas Gerais)—Luiz SAYAO DEFARIO, Faria Ave., Afonso Peha,908," Belo Horizonte (Minas Gerais) Brazil (Rio Grande de S u l ) — A N N I B A L GARCIA, P. O. Box 683, Porto Alegre (Rio Grande do Sul) Brazil (Santa Catarina)^ADOLF0 N I C H O L I C H , D e Cilva (Santa Catarina) Brazil (Sao P a u l o ) — M A N U E L NOBREGA FERNANDES, Sao Paulo British Columbia—FRED TOMLINSON, Bamberton, Victoria (B. C , Canada) Canada—ALAN BROUGHTON, 20 Coulson Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Chile—GUILLERMO MORALES BELTRAMI, Casilla 3620, Santiago China—LESLIE CHENG, Topeka Colombia—ARMANDO FUENTES, Santa Marta Costa Rica—JoRGE HERRERA, Alajuela Cuba—ENRIQUE G . ALBERDI, Havana Denmark—OLAF L . KONGSTED, Hauser Plads 32, Copenhagen Ecuador—FERNANDO LUCES CORTES, P. O. Box 932, Guayaquil El Salvador—EDGAR PATRICK T H O M P S O N , San Miguel England—Col. GEORGE TREVOR KELWAY, St. Anne's, Milford Haven Pembrokeshire ' • ' . France—BERNARD J. LANE, 2 Rue des Dardanelles, Paris X V I I Germany—HANS A. F. MEINEKE, Kirchbachstrasse 208 a, Bremen Greece—ANASTASE KOFINIOTIS, 26 Skoufoc St., Athens Guatemala—^^MANUEL A. TRIBOUILLIER ROBLES, 8A-Calle No. 5-43, Guatemala City 4 (C. A.) Honduras—RENE SAGASTUME, Tegucigalpa (C. A.) Iceland—BJARNI BJARNASON, Bankastraeti 9, Reykjavik Ireland—CHARLES P. WOAKES, 1 Highfield Park, Dublin Israel—AARON ROSENFELD, Haifa Italy (Grand Orient)—IGNAZIO COCOLA, Via Dei Bresciani 23, Rome Japan—DAVID M E T H , Masonic Bldg., 13-1 Shiba, Sakae-Cho Minato-Ku, Tokyo Manitoba—JOHN CUTHILL, Reston Mexico—(Baja Calif.)—• • Mexico (Campeche) — Mexico ( C h i h u a h u a ) — A N J O N I O ORRANTIA, Apartado N o . 16, Parral (Chihuahua) Mexico (Nuevo Leon)—FIDEL G MIRELES, Monterrey (Nuevo Leon) Mexico (San Luis Potosi) — Mexico (Tamaulipas)-r-REUBEN A. MARTINEZ, Matamoros (Tamaulipas) Mexico (York)^-WlLLlAM' A- HASAM, Apartado 1986, Mexico 1, D. F. Netherlands^-G. TANIS, Van Houtenlaan, Groningen New Brunswick—J. W M . DiJNCAN, 34 St. James St., St. John (Canada) New South Wales—HENRY LARKIN, 10 Nesca Parade, Newcastle New Zealand—JAMES G . DYKES, C/O Bank of N e w Zealand, Dunedin, C. 1
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Nicaragua—ANIBAL GARCIA LARGAESPADA, Managua (C. A.) Norway—FROYSTEIN HALVORSEN, Ivar Aasens vei 26, Vinderen pr, Olso Nova Scotia—IRA B . LOHNES, Freemason's Home, Windsor (Canada) Panama—SOCRATES ROIS MENDEZ, Apartado 84, Panama Peru—JOSE POLAR RAMOS, Apartado 2190, Lima Philippine Islands—ALFREDO CRUZ SESE, 22 Bugallon St., San Juan, Rizal Prince Edward Islands—^ROBERT OSWALD Y E O , Porthill, Prince Edward Island Quebec—B. M. MACCHARLES, 779 de Tonnancourt St., Three Rivers (Canada) Queensland—S. S. SPURR, Sydenham, Northgate Road, Nundah, N . E. 3, Brisbane Saskatchewan—E. H. KNOWLES, Regina (Canada) Scotland—H. V. D E LOREY, 11 Duddingston Road, Midlothian South Australia—WILLIAM HENRY ESSEX, 20 Marlborough St., Brighton Sweden—^TORSTEN HANSTROM, Wittstocksgatan 9, Stockholm Switzerland—FRITZ KRAEHENBUGHL, 16 Leonhard-Rogazeweg, Zurich 55 Tasmania—JAMES M . PARKER, 10 William St., West Hobart Venezuela—NICANOR GARCIA BAPTISTA, Apartado Postal 927, Caracas Victoria—C. T. F. GoY, 76 Copin St., East Malvern, Melbourne, (Australia) Western Australia—GEORGE CLIFTON KINSMAN, C/O Commonwealth Bank, Perth
G R A N D REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER U.S. GRAND LODGES NEAR T H E GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS A N D THEIR ADDRESSES. Alabama—J. W E N D E L L READY, Wellington Arizona—^ROBERT H . GIBBS, 5262 State Ave., Kansas City Arkansas—ARTHUR M . WILLIAMS, P. O. Box 15, Arkansas City California—ScoTT E. KELSEY, 1346 Arter, Topeka Colorado—LAUREN DALE RIGG, Leon Connecticut—WILLIAM T . SCHLICHTER, 403 Washington St., Clay Center Delaware—ARTHUR W . BOYER, 948 Perry Ave., Wichita Dist. of Columbia—FERRIS M . H I L L , 727 Market, Emporia Florida—RAY W . KINZIE, P. O. Box 56, Wichita Georgia—ELROY E . TILLOTSON, Box 363, Emporia Idaho—^WILLIAM J. KIRKHAM, P. O. Box 2513, Wichita Illinois—ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, 7th and Ann, Kansas City Indiana—EARL R . BROWN, Plains Kentucky—REGINALD G . THOMSON, Dwight Louisiana^HARRY E. CROSSWHITE, 525 New York, Holton Maine—CECIL F . DRAKE, Norton Maryland—RICHARD H . CRAVENS, BOX 903, Salina Massachusetts—GEORGE F . KERRICK, 220 W . 13th St., Wichita Michigan— Minnesota—KENNETH N . POMEROY, 1907 Randolph, Topeka Mississippi—FLOYD KITTELL, 812 W . 6th St., Coffeyville Missouri—THOMAS L . FRANCIS, 2039 S. Estelle, Wichita Montana—PASCHAL W . LUNDY, Ness City Nebraska—HOMER B . OSBORN, 1701 E. Lewis, Wichita 7 Nevada—FRANK M . YEOMAN, P. O. Box 309, Kingman New Hampshire—JAMES A. CASSLER, People's Bank BIdg., McPherson New Jersey—ROBERT M . RILEY, 1888 Armstrong, Kansas City New Mexico—MARTIN H . POTTER, 323 E. 6th, Pratt New York—GEORGE F . BEEZLEY, Girard North Carolina—B. RALPH BOLINGER, Bucklin
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North Dakota—ARTHUR C HODGSON, P. O. Box 529, Lyons O h i o — J O H N H . MURRAY, 1020 S. 4th, Leavenworth Oklahoma—BRUCE N E W T O N , 326 E. 1st Ave., Wichita O r e g o n — T H O M A S J. D U N N I N G , 1015 Laramie, Atchison Puerto Rico—CHARLES H . BARKER, Toronto !Rhode Island— South Carolina—OTTO R . SOUDERS, 710 Schweiter Bldg., Wichita South Dakota—CARL E . GEORGESON, Lenora Tennessee—FLOYD A. PALMER, BOX 1349, Topeka Texas—CLAUD F . Y O U N G , 1733 Sixteenth St. N . W., Washington, D . C. Utah—GEORGE M . ASHFORD, C/O Court House, Wichita Vermont—SAMUEL G . WILES, Macksville Virginia—ARMAND H . BISHOP, C/O Post OflSce, Parsons Washington—STANLEY J. KIRK, 837 North St., lola West Virginia—IVAN L . FARBIS, Cheney Wisconsin—ELMER G . HORNER, Eliinwood
G R A N D REPRESENTATIVES O F FOREIGN GRAND LODGES NEAR T H E G R A N D LODGE O F KANSAS A N D THEIR ADDRESSES. Alberta—GEORGE H . ROBISON, Burlington Argentina—HAROLD N . NICHOLS, 1968 N . 32nd St., Kansas City 4 Austria—MARCELLUS G . BOSS, Columbus Belgium—FERNANDO J. LEDOUX, P. O. Box 147, Holton Bolivia—FLORAN A. RODGERS, BOX 707, Wichita Brazil—(Amazonas & Acre)— Brazil ( C e a r a ) — Brazil (Paraiba—JOSEPH H . CONARD, Coolidge Brazil (Parana)—FLOYD H . C O F F M A N , Ottawa Brazil ( P i a u i ) — C L A Y T O N J. CONNELL, Fall River Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)—CARROL R . D E A N , 626 S. Phillips, Salina Brazil (Minas Gerais)—^RICHARD L . BECKER, Box 377, Coflfeyville Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul)—HAROLD C . SWOPE, Yates Center Brazil (Santa Catarina)—HAROLD E . CHAPPELL, Plains Brazil (Sao Paulo)—CARROL C . ARNETT, 1004-18th St., Belleville British Columbia—JOHN A. H E T Z E L , 918 Oak St., Newton Canada—JAMES H . STEWART, JR., 13215 W . 21st St., R. F. D. N o . 7, Wichita Chile—CLARENCE E . BIRCH, Scottish Rite Temple, Lawrence China—LEE M . H O L M E S , Hill City Colombia—ELLSWORTH B . SEWELL, J R . , 309 S. Oliver, Wichita Costa Rica—LucioN R. V A N ORDSTRAND, 208 E. l4th, Hutchinson Cuba—^RoY H. CLOSSEN, CofFeyville Denmark—^WILLIAM H . HARRISON, Downs "Ecuador—ADDISON C . IRBY, 209 S. Main St., Fort Scott "El Salvador—^RiCE LARDNER, 816 Sherman St., Olathe lEngland—S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY, 401 S. Seneca, Wichita 13 France—LEO J. SCHISLER, 1005 Ma.ia St., Goodland Germany—HERSCHEL L . H O F F M A N , 900 Center, Marysville Greece—^KARL J. BAUMGARTNER, P. O. Box 238, Goodland Guatemala—JESSE R . FRANKLIN, 1570 Central Ave., Horton Honduras—HARVEY L . HENDERSON, Satanta Iceland—H. HERBERT TULLER, 1038 Hilltop, Lawrence
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Ireland—HENRY S. BUZICK, JR., Sylvan Grove Israel—MERLE D . EVANS, Garden City Italy—(Grand Orient)—HARRY OLANDER, 5122 W . 71st Terrace, Prairie Village 15 Japan—CHARLES L . BISHOP, Medicine Lodge Manitoba—HOMER C . ANDERSON, 1139 Home, Topeka Mexico (Baja California)—SCOTT A. MOUSE, 730 E. 9th, Emporia Mexico (Campeche)—CHARLES J. BOWIE, Oakley Mexico (Chihuahua)—^WILLIAM A. RUMFORD, Leavenworth Mexico (Nuevo L e o n ) — B E N W . GRAYBILL, 5209 Catalina, Shawnee Mission Mexico (San Luis Potosi)—M. AARON SMITH, 2027 N . Waco, Wichita 3 Mexico (Tamaulipas)—LEON L . COUSLAND, 1112 W . Olive, El Dorado Mexico ( Y o r k ) — V E R N O N D . MARTIN, Concordia Netherlands—FORREST B . CROLL, 411 Minnesota, Kansas City New Brunswick—GLENN E . WILLIAMS, Box 263, Oswego New South Wales—E. G L E N N ROBISON, Gridley New Zealand—FLOYD S. ECORD, Burlington Nicaragua—DON C . HEMINGER, P. O. Box 613, Great Bend Norway—RAY B . RAMSEY, 635 Jewell, Topeka Nova Scotia—JOHN BENGEL, 600 Riley, Independence Panama—EARL L . LYON, 124 S. Hill, Fort Scott Peru— Philippine Islands—^RoY G. SHEARER, Abilene Prince Edward Island—KENNETH W . SHREVE, 629 S. St. Clair, Wichita 13 Quebec—ERNEST A. MONEY, Animal Clinic, Wichita Queensland—CLINE C . CURTISS, Colby Saskatchewan—JAMES H . TRICE, 400 N . Main, Medicine Lodge Scotland—^ROBERT F . RILEY, 1601 N . 8th, Neodesha South Australia—RICHARD W . EVANS, BOX 969, Dodge City Sweden—^RoscoE E. PETERSON, Earned Tasmania—BEN S. PAULEN, Fredonia Venzuela—MAX W . MYERS, 2615 Grandview Blvd., Kansas City Victoria—LAZARUS LOEB, 405 Olive St., Leavenworth Western Australia—CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, 320 W . 8th St., Topeka
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Deaths During the Year I960 No.
1—John A. Jones; Edward A. Stanton; Earl Strunk.
No.
2—Howard F. Casker; Albert R. Evans; Duke W. Hooper; Philip L. Johnson; Anthony R. King; Goodsell W. Nichols; Oma B. Spence.
No.
3—Homer E. Alberti; Willard M. Benton; Willard J. Breidenthal; Robert E. Brown; James A. Bruington; Harry L. Chowins; Charles W. Corbett; George S. Cornell; Walter S. Culbertson; William M. Edwards; Henry C. Emerich; Everett Erickson; George E. Funk; James E. Garnett; Joseph D . Greenbaum; William C. Hanson; Gus Al Hartweg; Clifton J. Herren; Webster W . Holloway; Frank L. Hewlett; John H. Hutton; Clifford Jacoby; Daniel H . Keeler; Ralph R. Klatt; Carl L. Kleitz; Roy Armand Larson; Herman A. G. Laaser; Melvin R. Lindley; James F. Longwell; Harry D. Mandeville; James C. Mathes; John E. Metcalf; Charles H. Morgan; Robert H . Pollock; Charles W . Redick; William T. Roberts; Harold W . Rose; John R. Roy; Clarence S. Smith; Eugene Smith; Frank C. Stanbaugh; Edwin E. St. John; Joseph H. Storrow; Ira R. Stout; Olaf Swanson; Clyde T. Sweany; George H . Thompson; John C. Todd; William M. Torbert; Will A. White.
No.
4—^Ambrose L. Locker.
No.
5—Ralph L. Allen; Bert C. Long; Fred J. Rudolph; Theodore R. Shuman.
No.
6—Virgil R. Alburty; John W. Alley; Milton L. Baker; Benjamin Henry Bowen; Albert Ross Browbard; Robert Eggert Jr.; Albert Arnold Green; Howard William Houghton; Albert Gerald Hunter; Fred B. Jenkins Jr.; William F. Kingsbury; Nelson M . LeSuer; John F. Mee; Walter Palmateer; Martm E. Rice; Charles D. Sackett: Edward F. Stover; John F. Stubeck; Adna G, Swickard; Walter H , Varnxmi,
No.
7—Henry J. Alward; Virgil Spurgeon Burkhardt; George E. Dalton; Thomas R. Elkins; J. Roy Hardin; Wayne L. Hunter; Robert Callen King; Mark L. Klingman; John F. Miller; Willard R. Muenzenmayer; William D. Peeso; Charles C. Veite.
No.
8—Laurence Mark Benefiel; Gilbert Llewellyn Blatchley; James Elmer Carriker; Charles Newton Cole; Hugh Coyan; Charles R. Haverly; Leon Frederick Huil; Chester Clark Hunter; William R. King; Abbie Curtis McClain; William Hardy Maxwell; Clyde Baldridge Meek; Benjamin Franklin Neal; Warren Karrigan Phillips; William Rollings; Clarence Herbert Wheaton; William Theodore Wilkening; William Wallace Wood.
No.
9—J. F. C. Broker; William J. Cummings; Carl Gibson; Amos M. Hodson; Elmer C. Olson; Harry E. Reisner; Clinton W . Sams; Walter R. Schreiner; Fred B. Shimons; Verne M. Smith; Clarence C. Stewart; John C. Stoyell; Richard Raymond Stucky; Benjamin T. Yap.
No.
10—James A. Rector; Walter H. Schrimpf; David A. Shearer.
No.
11—Aldine S. Kieffer.
No.
12—Herbert E. Axe; Charles L. Broadwell; Lowell M. Crellin; Marion D . Foster; Walter W . Galey; John W . Haynes; Fred
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D E A T H S—Continued. Humphreys; Vernon D. Milner;. Ernest Rayl; Elmer F. Reese; Oscar C. Richards; Robert G. Roberts; Fred J. Scott; James H . Shields; James C. Sloan; Chester T. Start; Alva A. Stinson; Oppie A. Wiley. No.
13—^William Miller.
Clarence
Crandall;
Glenn
LeRoy Derr;
Alva
No.
14—David Grayson; Ben Gibbs.
No.
15—Clarence Robert Aldrich; Joseph Leonard Brown; Frederic Albert Cook; Harold Augustus. Hazel; Forest G. Irick; Roy Joseph McMuUen; Edgar G. McNown; Dewey George Porter; Cloaren Edward Shull; Merrill Dodge Spencer;.
No.
16—Vernon E. Barber; Hiram William Frank; Earl Francis Graves; Clarence Eric Johnson; Harris Kelley McAtee; Dan Hunt McKinney; George Hemrod Railsback; Will Henry Strnad; Floyd Dewey Strong.
No.
17—Peter Glade Baird; Frank Blanch; Edgar L. Burton; James Edmond Castle; William Challacombe; Calvin Henry Cusic; May Griffen Delph; James Daniel Gilchrist; Edward T. Hearick; James Henry Houchins; George Isaiah Ireland; Robert Jackson McOwen; Blanton Fearn Messick; John Morrison; Carl Woodbury Nellis; William Leslie Porter; Charles Carpenter Reed; Francis Marion Riddle; Gilbert C. Roberts; George Edwin States; John August Steinmeyer; John Wesley Swickard; George E. True; Otto Francis Van Brunt; Rollo William White; Mark WhitfiU; William Thomas Wooters.
No.
18—James R. Babcock: John W. Barnes; Walter R. Bell; Stanley Earl. Buckley; Henry J. Chenowith; Robert M. Drummond; Karl Eitner; Merrill E. Gentry; Phil A. Hart; Grover C. Hill; Glenn W . Jackson; John P. Keller; Charles T. Ludwig; Charles L. Marsh; Charles H. Martin; Henry McLaughlin; Karl E. Romstedt; John H. Sealey; Jesse J. Young.
No.
19—Roy Omar Evans Sr; Joseph B. Gilford; Keith Loren Hays; Walter M. Huggins; Eugene Kotterman; Peter William Palluck; Leland Russell Snider; Harley Edward Walters.
No.
20—Roscoe D. Oursler.
No.
21—Oscar H. Edwards; Leonard A. Waite.
No.
23—Carl Bud Butell; Clifton Cargile; Durley Denchfield.
No.
24—Dean Conrad AUard; James A. Dolphin; Andrew Jackson; Lockhart; William Davis McClintock; Elmer S. Paddock: Newton Oliver PuUiam; George Elmer Orleans Rice; Charles Edgar Scott; Frank Robinson Wilson; Dell A. Young.
No.
25—Charles T. Guise.
No.
26—Vertus L. Bauersfeld; Chester C. Boone; Miller; Herman V. Izor; Charles L. Franklin.
No.
27—Andrew J. Lankton; Frank Siderfsky; Thomas M. Simpson; Ogle Weimer.
No.
28—William W . Ball; George Fred Post Sr.
No.
29—Willie C. Adams; Fred Kirby; Clyde Doyle Williams.
Marion
M.
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D E A T H S—Continued. No.
30—Rudolph H. Koepke; Albert G. Pyle; William Frederick Waber.
No.
32—Charles W. Beao.
No.
33—Fred Knill.
No.
J4—Wallace R. Coates; Ernest Eddy.
No.
35—Thomas D. Bailey; E. Curtis Bockenstette; Charles W. Dannenberg; Virgil Kill; Richard S. G. Thomas; Ernest H. Weir Sr.; Fred W . Right.
No.
36—^Milton F. Amrine; Emery D . Baker; Joseph F. Bunk; Norman A. Burkett; James W . Countryman; August Hermstein; James A. Lindgren; Harold A. Lyder; Robert F. McCaslin.
No.
37—Bearl E. Addy; Veryl J. Elson; Elmer W . IngersoU Sr.; Alex K. Stremmel; Harmon W . Weideman.
No.
38—Leo N . Gish; William B. Grogan; Glen D . Heldebrant; Christopher L. Perkins; James S. Righthouse; Harry L. Wagner.
No.
39—Robert C. Lintner; Willis F. Magill; Ned C. Mathews; Carl H . Odell; Clarence J. Sherrard; Walter S. Thompson.
No.
40—Albert Cobb; John A. Geibner; Ralph A. Shelton; Andrew U. Walker.
No.
41—Harold S. Briggs; James A. Hudelson; Ralph R. Little.
No.
42—Paul C. Baehni; Troy P. Bess; Dean L. Fricker; Adolph B. Haubold; Howard S. Rickett; Lynn M. Thompson.
No.
43—Curtis C. Baldwin; Franklin Dwight Hamilton; Warren A. Keating; Flavius A. Mundell; Frank A. Wocknitz.
No.
44—Sherman B. Plake; Charles A. Smith.
No.
45—Grant P. Decker.
No.
46—Roy Hall.
No.
47—George Ray Abbey; Chris B. Prichett.
No.
48—Charles B. Henderson.
No.
i9—Thomas
No.
50—-John D . Anderson; Samuel R. Brooks; George A. Howell; Carl E. Mayes; George McRoberts; Ursel C. Phillips; Edward P. Reynolds.
No.
51—Harry S. Achenbach; George E, Anderson; Ralph R, Baer; Harry R. Blanchard; James B. Brinsmaid; James Carruthers; Clarence E. Cochran; Frank F. Collins; Clarence J. Crites; Horace H. Cummings; Edwin G. Dana; Major L. Dangerfield; Clark Davis; Ralph C. Effinger; Thomas H. Foster; Herbert W . Geer; Paul M. Gehrmann; Charley E. Graves; Charles Griffin Jr.; Earl L. Hull; Claud A. Johnson: Lynn C. Keys; Max Koffman; Albert King Lane; Gilbert W . Larimer; John Earl Leech: James Leroy Lewis; John C. Lower; Shirley Max Malone; Robert P. McCord; Wesley C. Nelson; Paul J. Neske; John E. Parks Jr.; William T. Pierce; Abraham K. Postlewait;
C. Dawson.
March
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D E A T H S—Continued. Charles E. Robbins; Carl J. Sanderstrom; Carl E. Sann; Ed. Joseph Waidelich; Harry B. Williams; Ralph J. Wilson. Schermerhorn; Charles F. Shelton; Frank V. Slasher; Lester E. Smith; Otto H . Steckler; Walter S. Taylor; Howard M. Voigt; No.
52—Clarence P. Aul.
No.
54—Lee Albert Cox; James Knight Hughes; Harry Kahn; Niels A. Olsen.
No.
56—Tandy Lee Adamson; Thomas W . Craig; Eddie A. Plummet; John M. Robinson.
No.
57—William A. Botts; Seward L. Clark; John Emmons; Howard V. Harrison; Robert F. Sutton.
David
No.
58—^William Tanck; Calvin V. West; Benjamin H. Yawger.
No.
60—William Lee Bower; Robert Nicholas Camp; Ray E. Church; George Hiram Duncan; Dennis K. Fitch; Gustave Augustus French; Harry W . Hagler; Harlan Mechem Hancock; Ernest Edward Harvey; Robert William Haynes; William Hill Hinkle; Joseph Itten; John William Mason; Theodore Cathy Oehlert; Fred Howard Rood; Roy A. Smith; George Grant Stuart; Prentice D . Thornton.
No.
61—Lawrence F. Reinke; Charles T. Smith; Walter E. Stroup.
No.
62—Charles Desque.
No.
63—Guy B. Bratt.
No.
64—^William M. Hargis; Forrest C. Shubert; Louis W . Stewart; Charles I. Vinsonhaler.
No.
66—Charles W . Ballew; Fred B. Bergman; Maurice E. Mast; Carl M. Morris; Thurman T. Kelly; Raymond J. Reed; Ross E. Wentz; John H. Wilson.
No.
67—Henry E. Payton; Clyde K. Rodkey; Charles E. Shedden.
No.
68—Alfred H. Buckholz; Sidney E. Norris; Edwin B. Runnels; Joseph H . Simpson; Clarence M. Smith.
No.
69—Alvin Elmer Thomas.
No.
70—August Dietrich; Edward Shively.
No.
71—Charles Harry Proctor; Alma Edward Seymour; William Earl Shaw.
No.
73—Lewellyn L. Bennett.
No.
74—Frank S. Anderson; Clarence A. Bailey; Waide E. Douglass; Clarence Elson Hopkins; Garner McQuown; John A. Ormsbee; Charles C. Smith; Richard W . Stephenson; Charles Twiggs; Lee Roy Vancil; Flavel John Viets; Troy Otho Wheeler.
No.
75—Frank A. Pixley; Carl E. Stelzner; Alfred A. Thompson.
No.
76—Oden P. Baker; Wilber E. Jacobs; Lewis Lowe; Walter R. Meeker; Harry E. Proctor; W . E. Reynolds; Keith Richey; Kirby Snodgrass; Joe Stone; Clarence Yockey.
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D E A T H S—Continued. No.
77—^Jerry S. Cole; Ernest T. Longcor; Arch Lovern.
No.
78—Herbert Daniel Lehman.
No.
79—Raymond E. Coleman; Ottley S. R. Mings; Harold L. Snoddy.
No.
80—W. Scott Berkshire; Harold H. Giger; Jacob Hinden; Owen D. Jones; Charles T. Miller; Guy H. Park; Albert J. Stewart; Homer Webb; William J. Wilson.
No.
81—Alonzo M. Powell.
No.
82—L. L. Byfield.
No.
83—^James Junior Chapman; Joseph Norman Hearin; Bernard Jennings; Irwin H. Pipes.
Merle
No.
84—Frank J. Coppinger; Leonard P. Sheldon.
No.
85—Jean G. Hall.
No.
86—Edgar A. Alexander; Oscar H . Bigham Sr.; Sigurd Carlson; Arch DeBruce; Archibald H. Drury; Floyd W . Dwyer; Harry O. Easton; Lloyd C. Elem; Charles D. Grady; Virgil O. Grandfield; Arthur C. Gray; George W . Gray; Churchill S. Harlan; Vernie C. Harwick; Archie F . Havekott; Charles L. Henry; John O. Heskett; Cleo O. Hogan; Benjamin F. Hull; Milo J. Lane; Oscar E. Lind; James F. MacConkey; AUie Martin; Joe O. McDonald;, Elmer E). McLaren; Harry G. Menkemeyer; George R. Parrott; Asa M. Pieratt; Charles R. Rose; Fred H. Scarlett; Earl T. Steele; Fred Stevens; Walter V. Street; Theodore A. Thacker; James D . Watson; Lloyd K. White (1958); Ralph D . White.
No.
87—Eugene C. Greene; William T. Bishop.
No.
88—Charles F. Leonard; Clyde E. Taylor; Jesse Kipper.
No.
89—William M. Smith.
No.
90—Charles Amick; Frank C. Barker; Charles E. Barncord; Floyd Bennett; William D. Bridge; 'Mark H. Chandley; Roy D . Closing; Clarence W . Cole; Charles Elkins; Claude R. Euler; Alfred W . Eager; Robert E. Ferguson; Joseph S. Gilbert: Fredonia O . Gill; Oliver A. Grey; Wesley H. Harris; Lyle E. Hobble; Clifford W . Hutton; Steve O. Lee; James S. McGahey; Emmette Mansfield (1959); Clifford W. Martin; Leland D. Paramore; Orren M. Parker; Roy W . Parnell; Henry F. Saunders; Glen S. Saxbury; Earl F. Scraper; Charles G. SheetE; Joe M. Strange; Hite C. Taylor; Robert E. Taylor; Frank Turner; Clifford John Wegner; Floyd S. Whitehead; Fred B. Whitehead.
No.
91—Silas G. Duke; Abe O. Fletcher; Francis J. Guffee; Dewey Hammett; John H . Krug; Sylvis C. Schmidt.
No.
92—William A. Gardner; Edward Johnson; Robert P. Maxwell; Roy A. Maxwell; Charles L. McCutcheon; George G. Nuzum.
No.
93—Joseph H. Carpenter; John Earl Davis; Roy P. Jacobson; Ernest F. McCracken.
No.
94—Norman J. Earth; William Lewis Dunigan; John Martin Hanneken; Joseph William Johnson; Joseph R. Kile; Monroe
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D E A T H S—Continued. L. Miller; William W . Pfautz; Hulbert L. Sipple; Clarence G. Smirl; J. Blaine White. No.
95—Roy R. Darling; Lot L. Ewalt; Harold H. Fayman; Arthur G. Green.
No.
96—Frank Armstrong; William E. Billings; Jesse B. Crawford; Ralph Daughaday; Wayne Eugene Easley; David H. Freedle; Jimmie Robinson; Russell G. Savage; James Newton Taylor; William C. Keltner; Clarence McCune; Fred Morasch.
No.
97—Samuel Milton Anderson; Arlen Hurst Baker; Joseph Franklin Borger; Carl Henry Burger; Omer Lee Day; Richard S. Drake; John Gibson Eddy; Theodore Wilson Hudson; Clifford Edwin LaMont; Lawrence Enoch Matthews; Harley Edson McMiUen; Roy Austin Medlin; Grayson Eugene Orr; William Francis Pile; Roy Arthur Thompson; Ernest Victor Yingling.
No.
98—Aaron LaVern Carney; Chester Ervin Issitt; Erskine Seaton Robson; William E. Weber.
No.
99—Arthur A. Ackels; Richard D. Ambrose; Paul Argo; Ralph A. August; Glen H. Ball; James E. Barr; Loren F. Beckett; Bruce Benson; Windsor C. Broaddus; Leonard P. Brooks; Ira C. Burrus; Clifford C. Carson; Thomas E. Davis; John B. Douglas; Glenn W . Dunlap; Roland T. Edington; Walter L. Edwards; Lester H. Gardner; Frank S. Hagy; Louis A. Jaloma; Frank Leach; Harry H. Linn; James Lukey; Ernest McLoud; Frank E. McMuUan; Robert H . Miller; Vern Minor; James H . Morrison; James E. Mott; Archie P. Naramore; George W . Paisley Jr.; Benjamin M. Phillips; Archie F. Real; Glenn A. Reed; Glenn A. Ricketts; Burrett A. Rogers; John E. Ryan; Glenn C. St. Vrain Jr.; Russell W. Samuel; William J. Sharon; Oscar S. Shirk; Dwight W . Shupp; Charles A. Smith; Edward G. Stuckey; Loe A. Sutter; James H. Todd; Otto O. Wedell; Mandell J. Wells; LaVar D. Whitaker; Albert Lee Witherspoon; Floyd R. Wolfe.
No.
100—John G. Castleberry; Charles S. Huffman; Jesse R. Hamilton; Victor E. Winter; Paul "L. Sutton; Clifford Leroy Spriggs; Joseph P. Gillenwater; Raymond Grisham.
No.
101—Jacob L. Nicolay; Grover H. Price.
No.
102—Isadore Baum; George W . Berentz; Allen G. Bettisworth; W. Charles Binkley; William G. Bowman; John T. Brothers; Harry E. Carpenter; George E. Crawford; Chester D. Duding; E. Lawrence Haff; Max L. Heyman; Thomas J. Holmes; John H. Kamm; Arthur B. Manley; Carl M. Masters; William H. McKinley; Seward E. Metcalf; Frank P. Miller; George H. Miller; Fred E. Moore; Edward F. Rice; Charles L. Smith; Alva Stewart; Henry A. Zerby.
No.
103—Ellis J. Allison; Alois L. Bastian; Artie A. Browning; Robert W . Burdick; John D. Gibbs; Fred J. Grant; Oliver A. Klingner; Alvin R. La Salle; Fred L. Manley; Foster Myers; Frank J. Myers; Don McDonald; Harold E. McKnight; Thomas Nicklin; Harry C. Saar; Elroy C. Smith; Lester R. Somers; Roy Tyson; Lincoln C. Wheeler; James L. White; Walter E. White.
No.
104—Clyde A. Flury; George D. Parks; Thornton J. Raplee; Stanley R. Shara: Herman C. Worschow.
No.
105—Richard D. Ruch; Charles F. Pinkham; Jesse A. Neeley.
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PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
March
D E A T H S—Continued. No. No.
106—Harold H . Beedles; John Dewyer; Ruben Jennings Shade,
Raymond
Bentley;
Marvin
107—Isaac W. Boulanger; Lewis C. Boys; Charles O. Brown;
ames R. Cripps; Hubert L. Horton; Arthur C. Hurd; Fred E. lillard; John F. Poland; William O. Price; Hugh B. Reid; iJohn P. Rucker; Bert C. Russell; Justin I. Spradlin; Guy T. Sturdivant; Charles H . Sutton; Max L. Wickersham.
No.
108—^Raymond P. Drummond.
No.
109—Jake E. Bamesberger.
No.
110—^William H . Brush; Clarence W . Burbridge; A. Eugene Carson; Hugh F. Fisher; Otto S. Frankenfeld; Roland B. Green; Fred T. Hutto; Melvin L. Johnson; Vester E. King; Arthur L. Layton; J. Ross Nesbit; Felix V. Sloan; Anthony K. Snyder.
No.
113—Sam L. Blue; Abel Z. Cyr; Claude E. Eells; George W . Laman; J. Mark Layton; Royal D . Meyers; Carl Miller; Mervin J. NichoUs.
No.
114—James Tracy Ballew; Arthur Edward Laughridge; Harry C. McCready; John Ray Smith.
No.
117—Jay Wilson Athy; Roy Thurman Atkinson; Hosea Herman Banzet; Roy Sutton Bennett; Roy Joseph Brooks; John Porter Burch; Arthur M. Burg; Thomas Lee Clifford; Fred Whaley Condit; Latha Robert Davis; Lester Ernest Dyer; William Lloyd Eby; Ralph Reid Embry; Charles Stuart Larery; Harold Raymond Larsen; George Samuel Lynd; William James Malsed; William David Naffziger; Walter Conrad Sehrt; Clyde Morton Slane.
No.
118—^Warren Myers.
No.
119—^John Wesley Hough; Chauncey D . Longston.
No.
120—George D . Gamble; L. Hubert Sterling; RoUo E. Padgett.
No.
121—Fred S. Carroll; Marion Alonzo Gleason; A. Ray Ivan; Spencer Moon.
No.
122—Edmund J. Turner; Charles N . Berner; Homer L. Weber; Warren E. Schulis.
No.
124—Carl Herald Peterson; Leo Spencer Falkner; Lewis Oswald; Leonard Burke Wilcox.
No.
126—Clyde Bailey; Ralph E. Brinkruff.
No.
127—Herman C. Mott.
No.
128—Roy C. Perkins.
No.
129—Peter C. Anderson; Walter G. Mall.
No.
130—^John Carl Carson.
No.
131—Lee Smith; William Eyman Smith.
No.
132—Lewis Woodring Davis.
Anthony
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D E A T H S—Continued. No.
133—Frank E. Allen; William J. Baer; Clarence R. Belt; Charles L. Birdsell; Albert C. Bodle; Ira Lee Brown; Rollo F. Carroll; Herschel J. Clark; Emanuel H. Clayton; Elbert R. Downing; George A. Grey; Harry B. Harris; James Ross Hayden; Walter E. Huffaker; Everett S. Jobe; Clarley W . Miller; Guy A. Morgan; James E. Rogers Jr.; Thomas H . Ryan.
No.
134—Verner V. Alquist; Clayton P. Anderson; Russell M. Castello; William J. Conrad; Clayton B. Fullington; Edward Ernest Merten; Uoyd Alfred Mullen; Wilber Neill; Terah E. Smiley.
No.
135—William E. Dickerson; Maurice W . Bartleson.
No.
136—Clifford C. Carson; Homer O. Gilger; Frank Harmon; Henry M. Hogue.
No.
137—John Leo Cleek; Archie H. Clemens; John H. Hackley; William R. Hummel; Lloyd L. Lawrence; Ray McDaniel; John L. Murphy; Isaac M. Smith; William E. West.
No.
138—William A. Jenkins.
No.
139—Edward Dunkelberger; Roland H. Williams; Orville L. Wright; William S. Utz.
No.
140—Marvin C. Carter; William A. Greenert; Walter F. Jones; Vernon S. Partridge; Ernest G. Hill; Frank E. Ferris; Charles L. Corbett Sr.; John L. Carmack Jr.; Harry L. Stevens; C. Luther Ristine; Richard G. Welborn.
No.
141—Irving M. Colyar; James H . Daniels; George E. Ramsey.
No.
142—John Ray Bonesteel; Ira Joseph Brittain; Lyle Lapham Dickey; Louis John Ely; John Herman Ensz; Walter H. Fidler; Louis W . Foushee; Glenn W. Guinn; Ernest LeRoy Hanstine; Floyd Blain Hart; John Jay Hildreth; Oliver Moorshead; James Dickson Nicholson; Paul Fletcher; Ralph Taylor Shaffer.
No.
144—Miles C. Cook; Raphael B. Faler; Lester D. Roe; Donald F. Shenk.
No.
145—Reid G. Gilfillin; Walter H. Grindle; William E. Hockett; Charles A. Jordan; Ivan F. Krehbiel; Joe F. Rohleder; Peter Summers.
No.
146—Benjamin Wiggins.
No.
147—James S. Burkholder; Robert D. Dalke; Harvey E. Hett; Roy B. Lackey; Charles F. Mcintosh; Charles Howard Mullen; Earl K. Rogers; Fred H. Stout; Eugene Mattice; John Allen Williams.
No.
148—Cecil M. Atherton; Robert O. Blakely; Jesse Otis Kessler; Willis S. Spitnaugle.
No.
149—Homer N . Shaw; Harrison M. Minnich.
No.
150—Laurence Calvin Bender; 2^mrie Louis Boozer; Charles Augustus Dunlap; Frank Marion German; Henry Robert Gutosky; Albert Rudolph Hatcher; Lionell Ottice Johnson; Morrice Allen Langley; Robert Tribble Looney (1957); Robert Vern
F. Liggett; Clarence A. Pohlman;
Sherman
210
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
D E A T H S—Continued. Oirr; George Merritt Parkis; Dewey Jasper Porter; Charles E. Smith; Howard Fletcher Taylor; Glenn Levi Whaley (1957); Arthur C. Whealy. No.
151—David F. Gunter; Otha V. Jewell; Frederick F. Lemon; . John S. Maxwell; Ira Milton Moorman.
No.
152—Charles Lewis Miller; Edward A. Shepard; Owen D. • Williams.,
No.
153—Charles W . Arend; Emil Due Baxter; Fred S. Bratschie; Stewart M. Johnson; Allen Lawrence Newton; Martin J. Ziegler.
No.
154—Albert W . Hamm; John F. McReynolds; John F. Joslin; Arvil L. Sheets.
No.
155—Alexander K. Rader; J. Farr Brown; Benton A. Eby; Simon W . Gregg; Robert A. Reed.
No.
156—Rafel S. Welch; Charles C. Lefler; Ira Richardson; Harry Sherman Wilson.
No.
158—Arthur Dunsmore; Leo L. Hosier; George E. Kaufman; Lawrence Lee Mastin; Walter William Pantle; Karl W . Rest; Earl William Smith; Clarence L. Stauffer; Harry Homer Warbinton; James Albert Wilson.
No.
159—Harvey E. Douglas; Charles Moore; Walter E. Quaife.
No.
160—Rex Hudson.
No.
161—Clyde M . Gardner.
No.
162—Ned O. Fenner; Charles Ott; Roscoe E. Hughes.
No.
163—John A. Morton.
No.
164—^John R. Bone (1954); Roy S. Briney; Louis G. Morphy; Martin M. Smith; Everett E. Watson.
No.
165—Morrell C. Anders; Bert W . Barnes; Ray M. Campbell; Thomas M. Copeland; William H. Roberts.
No.
166—Charles K. McLaughlin.
No.
167—Amos E. Hawkinson; James A. Christian; Clarence R. Brack; James A. Boyd; Lester L. Zieber.
No.
168—Frank W . Grabendike; Herbert Richard Hodge; Carl Christian Lehmbeck; Earle James Morris; William C. Taylor Jr.; John L. Wilson.
No.
169—Charles W . Moser; Frederick G. Moser; J. Frank Wells.
No.
171—Ralph Baker; Elmer Fred Bauer; Jacob A. Engelland; Waid Heter Sr.; Amos A. Pate; Floyd C. Porter; Phillip Schlegel.
No.
172—Bruce Aug; Dewey Ross Churchill; Frank J. Collins; Edward H. Enns; John L. McBride; Oren A. Ritz; Edward E. Schlatter; Todd O. Van Nostrand.
No.
173—Thomas R. Horner; Warren Leroy Hartley; Fred A. Dill.
March
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211
DEATH S-Continued. No.
174—Arnold Haberly; Edward I. Hays; James G. McDowell; Seth '-• - , . , ,M. , , Hommon; , . , Seth Leon Leon My Myers; -Leo Chance; Floyd Theodore " " " '•• n d . A. Wendtland
No.
175—Charles E. Freeman; David O. Johnson; Alfred McFadden.
No.
176—Ira Lawrence Hay; Edward Marshall.
No.
177—^Dan Boxberger; Victor P. Dolecek; John Harry A. Price; Cordia Everett Phillips.
No.
178—Oscar Johnson; John F. Williams.
No.
179—Charles R. Bell (1959); Corliss Schnatterly; Leland S. Parker; Willard M. Harwood; Charles O. McClaren.
No.
182—Charles J. Brown; Franklin H. McCart; John W . Freeman.
No.
183—Kelly H . Pratt; Carl C. Bechtold.
No.
184—Ray Nichols; Harry Homer Worley; Thomas H. Close; Clarence E. McUvain.
No.
185—David Floyde Hillyer.
No.
186—Robert Scott Diehl; Ora Ray Kelley; Alfred E. Roberts.
No.
187—Charles E. Bissell; Harry L. Daugherty; Frederick J. ' Dobelbower; Charles Fisher; Lawrence M . Gibson; Bertram M . Gragg; Edward V. Gorrell; Harvey M. Grandle; Joseph Gutteridge; John N . Huffman; Percy V. Jordan; Adam B. Keller; Otto A. Keller; Eugene W . Kennedy; Andrew Koootz; Julius M. LaForte; George W . Lucas; Qaude R. Newcomb; Paul Schwerdtfeger; Frank L. Tabor; Ross C. Thomas; James R. Tucker; James L. VanHoy; Fred L. Wentworth.
Garlow; William
S. Woodruff;
Joseph P.
V. T.
Lasure;
No.
188—^Ben J. Jenkins; Fouiitain Dittemore.
No.
189—Henry Albert Butler; John C. Trarbach; James I. Wilkin.
No.
190—Edward E. Hoskins; Leon R. Mitchell; Loren L. Sechrest; Archie Toothaker.
No.
191—Elmer Humburg; Oliver L. Lennen; Marcus T. Talley.
No.
192—Edward Everett Aves; Raymond Wesley Baldwin; Richard Osburn Crawford; Alexander Forbes; Arch G. Hartronft; James Ernest Johnston; James Thomas Lewis; Ray Andrew Nodruft; Walter H. Webb.
No.
193—Clarence D. Fitch; James H . Heacock; Marius J. Lalouette; Chester A. Rummel.
No.
195—George Leon Hoffman; Lyman D . Wooster.
No.
196—Ralph D. Jones.
No.
197—^John J. Ehman; Andrew Feil; A. Newton Robinson; Daniel A. Baker.
No.
198—Ira E. Brown; Omer Dorman; Henry Dreher; Foster; John Kimble; Thomas R. Wilkerson.
Frank
212
PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
March
D E A T H S—Ck>ntinued. No.
•
^
199—Cornelius F. Bamber; Gerald G. Bower; Glenn Carper; Ross D . Griffith; John A. Hahnenkratt; Charles E. Kennedy; Wayne C. Laws; Loren E. Oglevie; Pete J; Rasmussen; George T. Ricky; Glen E. Sarvis. . "
No.*'200—^Hutchinson Croft; B. Harry Downing; Charles ,, .Dickey;.-Duane-Lee Nash; Orland W . Northrop.
Leroy
^o;
201—Roscoe Eugene Blair; David Joseph Bratley; James Daniel Cain; Charles David Canady; William Lorren Cannon; Wilbur Erna Huff; Ralph Chester Lindsey; Paul Elvin Washburn.
No.
202—Frederick Lee Duncan.
No.
2 0 3 ^ F r a n k D. McGonagle; Earl M. Surguy; William Rutledge.
No.
204—Leon VanScyoc; Brown L. Stuart; Ira O. Call; Jess H . Veal; Harry H . Ingram.
No.
205—^Richard R. Roby.
No.
206—Paul Barker; Robert H. Hunter; Marion R. Mayberry; Ray A. Reazin; Charles Stevens.
No.
207—Willis F. Billings; Lorane V. Brittain; James Traughber.
No.
208—William L. Stokes; Harry D . Wolf.
No.
210—Perry McGraw; Glen E. Painter.
No.
211—^Ernest Hanna Peterson.
No.
212—Charles S. Martin; Harry R. Rhodes.
Smies; Charles F. Winstead;
Alton
Lyal T.
No.
213—Jay Malcolm Thompson; Guy Alonzo Vaughn.
No.
215—^John George Bott; Mart West.
No.
216—Gus Kern.
No.
218—Ira A. Aber; William E. Adams; Cecil L. Hinds; Norval J. Hite.
No.
219—George W . Downing; Henry C. Hodgson.
No.
220—James Louis Cross; J. Edward Garrison; Oscar T. Madden; WiUard V . Smith.
No.
221—Clarence D . Barber; Charles Axel Smith; George S. Throbeck; Orville V. Nichols; Rolla Thompson; Adolph Nelson; Gustaf A. Bentsen.
No.
222—Walter Adams; Harry A. Bragg; Charles F. Breene; Ralph H. Burnett; Leslie R. Faulkner; Alonzo A. Justice; Fred V. Lane; John J. Malo; Robert L. Mattley; E. Elwood Pendleton; Tom Stauth; Albert R. Wilcox; Byron L. Sullivan.
No.
22}—^William McKaig; Frank Lill; Leslie Eckel; Frank M. Tabing; Bond G. Thompson; Earl M. Boland.
No.
224—Ernest H. Davis.
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213
D E A T H S—Continued. No.
225—Charles Graham Adams; Fred Funston Barrett; Lester Floyd Bickell; Winfred Arthur Burdick; Clifford Hans Edestrand; RoUa Theron Fry; Marcus Andrew Glover; Bryan Henley; Guy Oliver Howard; Fred Eugene Iserman; Paul Gustave Johnson; Ferdinand Christian Kaths; James Garfield Kimes; Arnell Melvin Landerdahl; Merrill Kirk Lindsay; Archie Ravmond Mulholland; Roland Burnham Nelson; Frank Ira Palmer; Roy Franklin Prince; William Edwin Salisbury; Elisha Songs; Robert Hamilton Steele; John C. Weekes; Robert Stanley Williams; Joseph Verne Wolfe.
No.
227—Fred Ansdell; Robert Garton; Leon W . Lundblade; Roy Wilcox.
No.
229—Christopher C. Greemer; Fred C. Bohlander; Lloyd O. Harlan; Ronald G. Johnson.
No.
230—^Newton Earl Ingram; Leon Morse Jacobus; Oliver Charles Thomas.
No.
231—Frank F. Bock.
No.
232—Alvery E. Jackson; Harry T. Snyder.
No.
233—Charles A. Truesdell; Justice; Edgar L. Gann.
No.
234—Charles M. Newman Jr.
No.
235—Almon H. Chaffee; William H. Bond.
No.
236—William H. Beck; Thomas S. Boles; Ernest Borgy Chapman; Emerson Henry Evans; Ned William Mentzer; Glen W . Morrison; Walter W . Stark.
No.
237—^Jess Bellah; Guy H. Dyer; Frank Gaddis; Samual H . Stephens; Fred A. Suppe.
No.
238—OrviUe Croxton; William A.. McCormick; Robert Jones; Arthur McMurry; Robert Carmichael; Carl D . Adams; Charles F. Hart.
Jesse H.
Hutson;
George
H.
No.
239—Adolpha E. Johnson.
No.
240—^Roy W . Conner; James M. Ewing.
No.
241—Fred C. Haunstein; William Victor Kline.
No.
243—Frank J. Aiken; Samuel LeRoy Bell; Claude I. Smith; H. Earl Young.
No.
244^—Harry Finfrock; W . Allen Garrison.
No.
245—George R. Stephens.
No.
246—Lucius V. Carr; Simpson Clark; Joseph C. Keith.
No.
247—Jesse D. Grove; Cecil E. Keesling; George R. Kennedy; John A. McFarland; George W. Smith; William C. Wilson.
No.
249—Herman Reed Helmbrecht.
No.
250—Peter Smith; James P. Christensen.
No.
251—Paul K. Yates; Nels O. Swanson; Clyde W . Whitney.
214
PROCEEDINGS O F THE
D E A T H S—Continued.
I
No.
252—W. Harold Blackburn; Hiigo Fred Hallman; Albert W . Kiefer; Guy E. Spear; Ben F. Teals.
No.
253—Benjamin E. Eaton.
No.
254—Harry Tom Austin; Edwin J. Fatzer; Frank W . Lickiss; John W .Lill; Robert J. Norris.
No.
255—Benjamin F . Zook; James B. Zook; John Galyean.
No.
256—^William H . Clark; Carl W . Dohrn; Arthur T. Lasher; James P. Noel.
No.
257—Robert C. Springstead.
No.
258—Peter G. Kroeker; Thomas L. Northcutt; Robert Stoehr; Clarence Moorhouse; Charles Robert Casley: Henry C. Messmer; Clark G. Sponenberg; Clarence H. Morse.
No.
260—Bud Garten.
No.
261—^James Nelson Crockett; William Rae.
No.
263—Fred B. Pfaff.
No.
265—George B. Darling; Floyd E. Dunn; Carl E. Green; E. Vance Green; Ray E. McCoy; Thomas J. Woolwine.
No.
266—^Ralph L. Baxter; John C. Daum; Clyde Corkill; Robert K. Cox.
No.
267—George W . Tucker Jr.; George H. Craner.
No.
268—Dennis F. Atkisson; Dee E. Perkins.
No.
269—William C. Carmichael; Marvain Fulker; Kenneth E. Grimsley: David Renfrew Rhodes; Fred C. McCoy.
No.
270—John L. Rogers.
No.
271—E. Homer Allison; Theodore E. Cobb; Mark E. Crawford; Orville B. Gault; Ernest E. Hufford; Rowland E. James; Robert W. Johnson; Leon Katzenberg; David J. Lewis; Lester H. Ludlow; Everett O. Major; George F. Parnham; Phillip B. Pursell; Willard R. Redman; Albert Roark; Charles E. Roberts; Norvil F. Roberts; Carl A. Roediger; Owen Seay; W, Lee Vaughani
No.
272—Merrill B. Andersen; Andrew M. Booth; Chester A. Chapman: Harley T. Corson; Edgar Crowley; John E. Dooley; Edward J. Elling; Chester K. Flanders; Fred W. Haipst; Clyde C. Head; Qifford E. Hicks; Roscoe C. Hopkins; Elmer L. Horseman; Lewis B. Huff; Carroll M. Kinton; Harvey A. McKee; James A. Muir; William A. Stiles; George E. Woods Jr.
No.
273—Lloyd W. Chambers; Earl Hanby; Harry E. Long; Claude Walker.
No.
274—Bert E. Carrington; J. Clay Adams; Charles Duncan.
No.
275—Roy Robert Dappan; Samuel Emmett Masters; John W. Russell; Hubert E. Smiley.
No.
276—Charles E. Rostine.
March
1960-r6l
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
D E A T H S-Continued. No.
277—Jerome C, Berryman; Clinton Brown; H . Clay Hilderbrand.
.—o. 278—Louis E. Metz; Winifred McCombs. No.
279—Edward D. Bradstreet.
No.
280—Keith Chapman.
No.
281—John S. Dawson; Charles C. Fountain; Chester H . Thompson; Elmer Lewis Thurlow; Carl Peterson Schmidt.
No.
282—Charles A. Thresher; Lester J. Abbott; Lemont W . Hubbell; Robert E. Orton; Baine F. Gibson; Charles B. IhlofiF.
No.
283—Blucher R. Pauley; Joseph W . Spearing; Ora W . Wooden.
No.
284—^^Martin Hopper; Kasper White.
No.
285—Charles Edgar Cole; John A. JefiFries.
No.
286—Dale Edmonds; Joseph Frank Sonneman.
No.
287—George Lair Dean; William R. Ream; Qark Beverely Weldon; Duane Francis Jackson.
No.
288—Henry E. Hofifman.
No.
289—Richard H. Fortney; Allen Daniel Montgomery; Oran Virgil Challis; Charles Alton Loucks.
No.
290—Henry S. Thomas; Herman Joseph Jarmer; Roy H . Wise; Lawrence Jones; William L. Giggey. '
No.
291—Ray F. Peck; Dee Williams.
No.
292—Lawrence G. Haynes; Pearl E. Spence.
No.
293—Frederick Charles Betts; Jeremiah Paul Gates; Cecil Earl Zook.
No.
295—Edward T. Crawford; William G. Jamagin.
No.
296—Warren R. Morton.
No.
297—^John August Johnson; Jay B. Fox; Ralph Eugene Muhlheim.
No.
298—Frank Toman.
No.
299—W. Harold Lundry; Virgil E. Smith; George B. Short; Joseph S. Trembley; Fred C. Dietz; Emert C. Beauchamp.
No.
300—^James L. Campbell; Howard M. Hantz; Jay T. Ingland; - Guy L. Sines; Ralpn E. Summers.
No.
301—Guy H. Black; Ernest C. Dehlinger; William C. Rockhill.
No.
302— Zachariah H . Phelps; Samuel A. Mitchell.
No.
303—William Clarkson Attwater; Frank Osman Barker; Charles Wesson Bennett; Orsemus Hills Bentley Jr.; Albert Bertrand; Mark Quinton Bixler; Leroy C. Boyd; Victor L. Breese; Luther Otis Bnckey; Clair Bud Bruer; Louis Edwin BuUinger; George
215
216
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
D E A T H S—Continued. Baxter Cartwri^ht; William Arnold Chester; Jesse B. Clay: Eugene M. Clickner; Roland Tillman Clinard; Edwin Loyd Cole; Martin Theodore Danielson; Freeman Shelby Davenport; Harvey Edward Davenport; Neise John Davenport; Alfred Charles Deering; Clyde Charles Dieffenbacher; Jefferson Jeremiah Dudley; Forrest Dimmitt Eaton; Claude William Epperson; Karl Frederick Fischer; Roy Carroll Folkers; Byron Wilson Foster; Harry Louis French; Isaac Greenberg; James Roscoe Grier; Elvin Verne Hadley; Robert James Hall; Lawrence ' Albert Hanson; William Hoar; Charles C. Hoffman; Hariy Durell Howard; Gary Arlen Humphries; Murt Hunter; Leign . Edgar Johnson; Edgar John Karsten; Grant Rouse Kilborn; Henry John Karuse; Merton Steven Lamons; Henry Lampl; Tyler Coleman Lockett; Carl Edward Lomax; George W . McIntire; Darrell Howard McMurray; Frank Maltby; Albert Arm2y Manes; Oliver Roy Mannon; Alfred James Marfield Ben Hubert Mathis; Ira Wampler Miller; Walton I. Mitchell Alfred Moore; Homer Lee Neff; Albert George Olmstead, Clarence William Olsen; Clarence Francis Payne; Melvin Ross Randall; Howard Henry Rollins; Charles Milton Rose; Harry Lawrence Rozell; Will Allen Runnels; Wilbert Ray Sale; John Oscar Schelin; Harley Thomas Sherar; Clifford T. Slater; Herbert Smith; Lawrence C. Snyder; Jack Junior Spohn; Wil' ford G. Stanley; Chester A. Stevenson; Lindell Richard Stone; Lester T. Strickland; DeLois George Tepfer; Samuel B. Thornton; Chenery Todd; Charles John Towsley; Fern Wesley Van Dyke; Ralph Lowell Van Nov; John Thomas Verlin; Charles H. Waite; Fred DeSha Watkins; Clyde Henry Whitchurch; Floyd E. White; Frank Edward Willis; Wood Thomas Wright; Woodrow Wilson Wyant. No.
304—^Norton H. Powell.
No.
305—George L. Lizer.
No.
306—Elton Drake Crabb; Kenneth Lee Bellamy; Floyd Lamar Smith Sr.
No.
307—Waldo K. Harris; Victor C. Kingsbury; Lee Shores; Oliver Sylvester Emig; Hulgar T. Nelson; James B. Geer; Frank Davis; Virgil Douglas; William E. Haggard St.; Martin Gellart; William H. Mott Sr.; Virgil C. Caywood; John A. A. Ogden.
No.
309—Fayne S. Row; Nelson W . Okes; Harold C. Orf; Truman V. Reid.
No.
310—Leland A. Cranmer.
No.
311—William A. Aiken (1958); Harley B. Bullock; William D . Conner; Robert A. Dickson; John F. Ehlert; Phillip H. Irey; William J. Purdy; Frank C. Rideout; Calvin McD. Sims; Erquiet Taylor; Clyde Welch; John G. Ziegel.
• No.
312—Samuel T . Alexander.
No.
314—Edward S. Kilby; Henry E. Miller.
No.
315—Charles A. Booher; Quentin W . Brakebill; George A. Olson; L. Oren Smith; Edgar Clayton Starliper.
No.
316—Richard I. Cockrum; Earl C. Ross.
No.
317—Harry W . Smith.
March
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D E A T H S—Continued. No.
318—Floyd Dutton.
No.
319—James O. Seal Sr.; John C. Holland.
No.
320—Guy J. Ingman; Alfred L. Shafer; Frank L. Stanton.
No.
321—Clifford F. Bingham; Paul W. Edmonston; Larry L. Hodges; Carl F. Ihrig; Joseph H. Reed; Henry S. Stone; Elias W . Sullivan.
No.
322—Thomas L. Blasche; Harvey J. Brown; Raymond L. Cornell; Elmer M. Crummett; Verne H. Hawk; John R. Purvis; William H. Reed; Ernest A. Sweet; James C. Wilson.
No.
323—Elliott R. Trull; Jacob D. Zubler.
No.
324—Jdsiah G. Clawson; Leford L. Gaskill; John Harrison R. Noble; Ernest E. Taylor.
Grant;
No.
325—Allen France Davis
No.
326—Melvin Ashton Clark; Howard Lee Cook; Charles H . Davis; Ford E. Hovey; Wilmot Gordon Lambert; Raymond E. O'Brien; Roy Ross Pierce; Marion Wilburn Raney.
No.
327—Leslie E. Durham.
No.
328—^Bern Ade; Clarence A. Weller.
No.
329—John P. Hinkle; Gussie P. Kreiger; Gould D . James E. Zimmerman.
No.
330—^Benjamin' O. Carlyle; M. Glen Gibson; Leonard Kerbs; Lester M. Rothweiler; Nerval J. Wiechen.
No.
331—Edward H . Atkin; Henry H. Boyle; Charles F. W . Brooks; Edward Childs; Donald B. Rice; George M. Schoeppel; Gerald O. Tindall; Glenn C. Williams.
No.
333^-Charles G. Barben; Robert Harvey Bounds; Ralph Newton Bowser; Leon Brown; Arnold R. Everett; Edward L. Harlass; Oscar G. Knecht; Henry Nicholas Market, Benjamin Henry Miller Myers; Kenton Armstead Rymer; James William Shannon; Orvey Melvin Stevick; John Suter; Herbert Zmek.
No.
334—Leonard Pacey.
Pratt; E.
No.
335—Schuyler C. White; Albert P. Houck.
No.
336—George Marion Baird.
No.
337—James M. Ogden; Glenn E. Truesdell; Peter F. Wiens.
No.
338—Carl Roy Hyson; Clarence E. LaMuoyon.
No.
339—Boyd F. Eye; Arthur J. Johnson; Charles W . Kavanaugh; John W . Smart; Charles A. Tyree.
No.
340—James Thomason Ford; Frank John Rody.
No.
341—Carl W . Peterman; Loren C. Hodgson.
No.
342—Oscar S. Davidson; Carl O. Anderson.
No.
343—^John P. Barta; Bert S. Holmes; Burton C. Shonyo.
218
F>ROCEEDiNGS OF THE
D E A T H S—Continued, N o . 344—Henry H. Weber. No.
345—Clifford Graham; Howard H. Hazlett; Ellis O. Thompson; Samuel W. Triebel.
No. 346—Aura J. H. Griffith; Alvin L. Morris. No. 347—James T. Ingram; Charles J. Boyle; James E. Isenhart; Ray Antrim. No.
348—William A. Rawson.
No. 349—Paul Arnold. No. 350—Darrell Franklin Shinn; Loyd Beacher Lawson. No. 353—Adolf A. Hopp; William Carstenson; Arthur L. Anderson. No.
354—Earl H. Adams; Everett J. Garrison; Harold M. Eeimund; Charles H. Evans.
No.
355—Ellis Hankins; Carl A. Hill; Everett L. Meldnim.
No.
356—Harvey Oneal Haggard; Ralph Henry Hay; Luther Ray Johnson; Burl Natham Upham.
No.
358—Levi Wesley Jones; Lawrence A. Munger.
N o . 359—Carlin T. Thompson. No. 360—Albert L. Jeffries; Erwin A. Rodewald. No. 361—William L. Hughes; Arthur Henry Lynch; Floyd Luther Catron; Jesse Rollin Bachelder. No.
362—John Hubbard.
No. 363—Charles D. Becker; Alex McCrerey; Bert E. Stratton. No.
364—Ernest E. Thompson; Delmond G. Buley; Leroy A. Fritz; Alva J. Oldfather; Charles W . Graves; Harry E. Steele; Joseph B. Alexander; Hiland Fulkerson.
No. 366—Herman Theden; John Phillip Forth. No. 367—John W. Cartzdafner; Oswalt.
David Fred Maloney; Silas C.
No.
369—Clinton H. Brown; Tharon Pat Collins; Richard Thomas Darnall; Chester Arthur Duncan; Charles D. French; Wesley John Fuller; Roscoe T. Green; William Henry Isenhour; Walter William Lacy; Harry L. McCulIy; George A. Nickum; Oliver Gilbert Olson; Frank Oscar Raw; Carl Martin Sandstrom; John F. Suberkropp; Lloyd E. Trapp; George Nicholas Wehre; Harry H. Wise.
No.
371—George K. Cooper; Charles Fitzsimmons.
No. 372—Jesse O . Ray; Harry E. Wood. No.
373—Victor T. Elliott.
No.
374—Walter H. Meyers; Earl C. Reeves; John E. Nordeen.
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D E A T H S—Continued. No. • 376—Fred Blurton; Caustland, No.
Grover
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George
H.
Mc-
379—Charles Roy White.
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380—Carl S. Gillett.
No.
383—Loddie L. Headrick.
No.
384—Henry W . Jordan; Clemmie C. Sanders; John A. Strodtman; James A. Weeds.
No.
385—Harold Dean Baker; Eugene F. Kendrick.
No.
386—Victor Goens.
A.
Pocock;
Albert
Vinning;
James
Garfield
No.
388—Michael J. Hines; Luther C. Vogelgesang.
No.
390—^Ralph M. McFadden; John L. Hutchinson.
No.
393—Benjamin F. Hafer; Jerry L. Smith.
No.
394—Edmond A. Davis; Ulysses McNicholas; Dean C. Osborn.
No.
396—Henry A. Avery; Glen E. Male; Guy A. Martin; Reid F. Williams.
No.
397—Roy A. G. Bengston; Charles A. Rogers; Harry A. Strecker; Arthur J. Lundgren; Ralph G. Peterson; WiUard R. Rhodes; Ralph Robinson.
G.
Haynes;
No.
398—Samuel L. Hugo; Thomas Berton Lincoln.
No.
399—Wayne C. Alford; Joseph H. Gingrass.
No.
400—Roy A. Banks; Otto H. Welk (1958).
Jack
R.
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402—Louis M. Caulk.
No.
403—Alva F. Redmond; Truman C. Vance; Saban Earl Patty.
No.
404—Asa C. Clapp; Robert L. Harrison; Enoch D. Nixon; John Edwin O'Leary; Howard T. Sawhill.
No.
405—Clarence W . Bonnett; Clarence T. Maulsby.
No.
406—Richard H. Mcllrath; Harry Oliver.
No.
407—Albert W . Barraclough; Louis F. Wood.
No.
408—Harry Edwards Bauer; Carrol Farrar; William Bryan Fox; Elon J. LeVeque; Elmer Perard; John Willie Richardson; Ben F. Rodda.
No.
410—Norman K. Petty.
No.
411—Clyde E. Starkey.
No.
412—Cecil E. Cooley; Don W . Rush; Clarence L. Shearer.
No.
413—Newton Carver; Roy Martin Ely; John Vang.
No.
414—William P. Baird.
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D E A T H S—Continued. No.
417—^Willard Hamilton Larson; George Harold Woodrow.
No.
418—Elmer Lloyd Dougherty.
No.
419—William H . Gardner; Francis A. Richardson.
No.
420—^William W . Bertschinger.
No.
421—Lloyd Thompson.
No.
422—^Harry William Roberts; George Dawson Holmes.
No.
423—Sylvester T . Geiger; Fred L. Strohwig.
No.
424—Joe E. Novotny; Barton F . Oliphant; Martin H. Starr.
No.
429—Pleasant E. Teel; Walter C. Owens; Edward D. Spencer.
No.
431—Onral R. Giffin.
No.
433—^Winfield J. Appling; Frank F. Bergier; George W . Best; Roy E. Collier; Byron J. Corn; Clarence E. Heustis; John R. Ives; Anthony H. Lampe; Robert S. Laundon; Thomas R. McDavitt; Norman M. Sampson; George A. Saxton; William A. Scoville; Louis A. Seindenfeld; Lewis G. Sinning; Reese S. Stewart; Bert E. Stiger; Alton L. Sykes; Charles O. Walden; OrviUe L. Young; Bertram C. Kropf; Gene T. Bradley.
No.
434—Joseph F. Borger; Othello Stanfield; Cecil N . Kerr.
"
No.
435—Herbert W . Stubbs; Roxie T. Powell.
No.
436—Albert L. Bethel; Benjamin Franklin Keyser; John Nesbit; John Kirk Wood Sr.
No.
437—John C. Hoffman.
No.
438—Clarence F . Goebel; Carl V. Kiff; Desmond F. O'Farrell; Charles Steinmetz; William R. Trotter.
T.
No.
440—Alva M. Ricklefs.
No.
441—Arthur Kenneth Smith; Charles E. Wilson,
No.
445—Claude F . Buchanan; James B. Koover; William D . Kellogg; Frank F. Patterson; William A. Raker; Earl L. Richards; Darrell W . Silvis.
No.
446—Charles O. Foley.
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Deaths Other Grand Jurisdictions Alabama—CHARLES H E N R Y STUBINGER, Grand Secretary, P. G. M., June 25; COKE SMITH W R I G H T , P. G. M., August 22. Alberta—^RussELL J O H N BRADLEY, P. G. M., April 13; GILBERT M C N E I L L BLACKSTOCK, P . G. M., June 2 1 ; SAMUEL GEORGE B A N N A N , P . G. M., October 1 1 ; HOWARD B U R T O N M A C D O N A L D , P . G. M., October 29; W I L L I A M J O H N BOTTERILL, P. G. M., January 24. Arizona—GEORGE
E M E T M C M I L L A N , P . G. M., January 27.
Arkansas—C. LESTER H A N N A , Grand Lecturer, P. G. M., February 26. British Columbia—KARL P. WARWICK, P. G. M., February 18; W I L L I A M CAREY DITMARS, P. G. M., December 7. Canada—CHARLES STANTON H A M I L T O N , P. G. M., May 2 9 ; WiLLL\M JAMES D U N L O P , P. G. M., February 2. Colorado—GROVER ber 17.
CLEVELAND OLINGER, P . G. M., Octo-
District of Columbia—JOSEPH July 12.'
HERCUS MJLANS, P. G. M.,
Florida—STAFFORD CALDWELL, P . G. M., April 20; CLEVELAND R. HoRNE, P. G. M., December 29; GEORGE W . H U F F , Past Gr. Secy., January 11. Germany—HENRY BERNHARD, P. G. M., March 9. Idaho—LEE H A M P T O N CARLOCK, P. G. M., May 3 1 ; J A Y A. REDFIELD, P . G . M . , November 23. Illinois—GROVER CLEVELAND NIEMEYER, P. G. M., August 9; RICHARD C . DAVENPORT, P . G. M., January 23. Indiana—JOHN ROSS H U N T E R , P. G. M., March 15; ELMER CHARLES FORKS, P. G. M., July 6. Iowa—^MiLO J O H N GABRIEL, P. G. M., January 23, I960. Italy—^UMBERTO
CIPOLLONE, P. G. M., January 17.
Kentucky—CHARLES 22.
ALEXANDER K E I T H , P. G. M., June
Louisiana—JOHN SIMEON BURGESS, Grand Lecturer, September 27; JARED Y O U N G SANDERS, D . G . M . , November 29; GEORGE ARTHUR TREADWELL, P. G. M., February 5.
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D E A T H S—Continued. Maine—ELBERT GEORGE Warden, July 1.
MOULTON,
Past Grand
Junior
Michigan—GEORGE ary 18.
B E N T O N DOLLIVER, P. G. M., Janu-
Mississippi—^JAMES
C L I N T O N PADEN, P. G. M., July 29.
Missouri—ARNO H . FRANKE, Grand Chaplain, February 12, I960; RAY V. D E N S L O W , P. G. M., September 10. Montana—STEPHEN ALBION H O L T , P. G. M., February 16, I960; GEORGE GILBERT HOOLE, P. G. M., October 13. Nebraska.—WALTER
R . RAECKE, P. G. M., April 9, 1959.
North Dakota—RALPH 23. Oklahoma—GILBERT 27.
LESLIE MILLER, P. G. M., January BEBEE BRISTOW, P. G. M., September
Saskatchewan—^J. ORVILLE CLARKE, P. G. M., November 12. Switzerland—THEODORE Tennessee—CLYDE
H I N N E N , P. D . G. M., January 26.
H U B E R T W I L S O N , P. G. M., November 2.
Vermont—CHARLES
BAYLEY ADAMS, P. G. M., February 6.
Virginia—RUDOLPH 17, 1960.
REYNOLDS COOKE, P. G. M., February
Washington—FRANK L . POOLE, P. G. M., February 20; W . GALE MATTHEWS, P. G. M., December 7. West
Virginia—DANIEL CLARK BAGEANT, P. G. M., August 21; J O H N LE-ROY SCHRODER, December 9.
Wyoming—HERBERT J. K I N G , P. G. M., March 30; CARLYLE DoUGAN WILLIAMSON, December 9.
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FLOYD S. ECORD
FOREWORD To the M.\
W.'.
Grand Lodge of A. p. & A. M. of Kansas:
Your Committee on Correspondence is pleased to submit the following report: Your Committee reviewed 41 United States Jurisdictions, five Canadian, six Australian, and four others, England, Germany, Japan and York of Mexico. The Costa Rica Grand Lodge sent its Book of Proceedings, but one year of High School Spanish deteriorated so much in 45 years that your Committee Chairman found the language barrier too great to make a report from that Grand Lodge. In the following summary I shall list some interesting activities and policies that are somewhat new or at least different from those we observe in Kansas. On the whole, however. Masonry is much the same everywhere, with similar aims, activities and problems. The problem of Lodge attendance probably is mentioned with more concern than any other. The seven United States Jurisdictions I did not have the privilege of reviewing are California, Delaware, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan and Missouri. Of the 41 U. S. Jurisdictions reviewed, 26 have Masonic Homes, 14 do not, while one operates a Sanitarium. More and more U. S. Jurisdictions are adopting Dual and Plural memberships. Twenty-six permit dual memberships within the state and 23 do not, while only 12 permit plural memberships within the State and 37 do not. Outside the state 34 permit dual memberships and 15 do not but only 16 permit plural memberships outside the state while 33 do not. New York has the largest membership, 302,572, and Nevada the smallest, 5,900. New York also has the most Lodges, 1,064, and Nevada also has the fewest, 29. Florida showed the largest membership gain, 1,747, and Illinois the largest membership loss, 3,435. Of the 41 U. S. Jurisdictions reviewed, 21 showed membership gains and 20 showed losses. It was significant that of the so-called Southern States reviewed 12 showed gains while only two, Arkansas and Oklahoma, showed losses. In the 41 U. S. Jurisdiction there are 12,721 Lodges with a membership of 3,216,578, a net gain of 1,924 over the previous year. The membership of the five Canadian Jurisdictions reviewed was 69,739, a net gain of 262. These Jurisdictions had 446 Lodges. Masonry seems to be booming in Australia. The six Jurisdictions reviewed had 2,229 Lodges with a total membership of 257,578, a gain of 3,090. Each of the six Jurisdictions had membership gains. Only two of the other Jurisdictions reviewed gave membership figures. Japan showed 2,651 members, a gain of 137, and York of Mexico showed 616 members, a loss of 48. Increased interest in youth through DeMolay, Rainbow Girls, Job's Daughters and other Youth Activities is increasing nearly everywhere. More and more scholarships are being offered to youth. South Carolina's Grand Master recommended establishing a fund to be used for a complete 4-year medical education for a de-
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serving South Carolinian at the State Medical College, and that if the recipient would agree to practice medicine in a rural community in South Carolina which lacks medical facilities, for a period of five years, he would not be required to repay the money. Arizona has been appropriating $1,000 annually for five DeMolay Scholarships. At the last Annual Communication this was increased to $2,000. Some Jurisdictions revoke Lodge charters for non-representation at the Grand Lodge Communications. The Alabama secretary keeps a record of the number of ministers belonging to Alabama Lodges, reporting 1,853 the past year. 'More and more Jurisdictions are promoting liability insurance for all Lodges. One Jurisdiction carried its own insurance through a small per "capita assessment. A number of Jurisdictions are revising their Laws and one Grand Master recommended adopting the practice of Kansas by giving a copy to all new Master Masons. Arkansas Masons are asked to give $1 per year for the Acacia Fraternity at the University of Arkansas. Some Grand Lodges require submitting all petitions to the Grand Lodge before they can be balloted upon. Promotion of Masonic Education is on the increase in most Jurisdictions. More Jurisdictions are going into the printing and distribution of bulletins and magazines, some sending them to each Master Mason. The Grand Master of Connecticut appointed a committee on Lodge Attendance. He said he thought the Lodges spent too much time on degree work and too little on fraternal and social activities for members. One Grand Lodge changed its rules to permit Lodges to use Lodge funds for refreshments and suppers. Several Grand Lodges have Blood Bank programs. The Grand Master of Florida forbade Florida Masons having any communication with Negro Masons and said any such Masonic visitation or recognition would make the oflFenders subject to trial. Oklahoma followed the action of Mississippi by breaking fraternal relations with the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia, alleging that Grand Lodge had recognized the Prince Hall Grand Lodge by having a conference with its Grand Master. Incidentally, the Nova Scotia Grand Lodge denies it had done so. Per diem for attendance at Grand Communications has been increased in several Grand Jurisdictions. Several Grand Lodges adopted retirement plans for employees. Some Grand Lodges fine Lodges if annual returns are not in the Grand Secretary's office by the established deadline. Printing of ciphers was adopted by some Grand Lodges for the first time, and others are investigating the matter. A number of Lodge consolidations have been affected. In some Jurisdictions surveys are being made in newly developed population centers to see if new Lodges can be established in them. Per capita assessments were increased in a number of Jurisdictions. The per capita in the York Grand Lodge of Mexico is $12.50. Iowa's oldest Mason died at the age of 102. H e had been a Mason over 80 years. Many Grand Lodges are expanding their libraries by the purchase of new books. A number of Grand Lodges maintain Speakers Bureaus for use of Subordinate Lodges. Kentucky presented a 75-year membership emblem and New Jersey presented
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two 75-year membership emblems for the first time in their history. Ohio has four 70-year Masons. One Grand Lodge requires Lodge Treasurers to send Lodge financial statements to the Grand Secretary within 10 days following the annual Communications. Minnesota established a new standing Committee on Masonic Publicity. One Grand Senior Warden withdrew from the Grand Lodge line, saying his business couldn't permit giving the time to the office of Grand Master. Montana requires each Lodge to fill out the State Fire Marshal's inspection blank and send it to the Grand Secretary. The Nevada Grand Master urged "a good long look" at the regulations on physical qualifications of candidates, saying, "I would rather have a Mason with a wooden leg than one with a wooden head". Some Grand Lodges promote "Go to Church Sundays" in Constituent Lodges. One Grand Master issued a strongly worded Edict forbidding the use of liquor and warned that a violation shall constitute un-Masonic conduct and result in charges. While in Tasmania, the Grand Master cautioned Stewards about their responsibility in dispensing liquor at the Festive Board, stating, "It is not true hospitality to force drink on Brethren, or to open bottles of liquor in excess of requirements." Incidentally, the newly elected Grand Master of Tasmania is a minister. In New Mexico a Mason who affiliates with a New Mexico Lodge must pass a satisfactory proficiency examination within 60 days or pay $2 to purchase one. Lodges fees and dues are being raised in many Lodges. In New York the Jurisprudence Committee is composed of all the Past Grand Masters. North Carolina Law requires all Lodge Officers to have made suitable proficiency in the catechism of the Third Degree. In other Jurisdictions a Mason must pass this proficiency before he can be issued a dimit. The Grand Master of Oklahoma reported he traveled 65,000 miles doing the work required of him as Grand Master. Many Grand Lodges are actively promoting the Public Schools through Lodge programs, including teacher recognitions, visitations and essay and similar contests. The Pennsylvania Grand Master made the Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court a "Mason on Sight". South Carolina is pondering the building of a Grand Lodge building and a special Committee has visited buildings of other Grand Lodges to secure data. The Tennessee Grand Master had for his theme "Masonic Responsibility" and stressed particularly the obligation of all Masons to vote. Building of new Masonic Temples seems to be on the increase everywhere. One Grand Master ruled a Lodge could form a team in a Sports League and the members could wear Masonic emblems on uniforms, while another Grand Master ruled it must not be done. The Grand Master of Washington visited 14 of the 15 Lodges in Alaska. They are in the Washington jurisdiction. The West Virginia Board of Governors of the Masonic Home may arrange for the care of a Mason or his dependent outside the Home, but the cost must not exceed the annual cost of maintenance of a person in the Masonic Home. Twenty-seven Past Grand Masters died in the 41 U. S. Jurisdictions reviewed and one Grand Secretary died. Oklahoma lost by death its Senior Grand Deacon and its Junior Grand Deacon. Georgia's Deputy Grand Master died three months before the Annual Communication. The Grand Master of England pledged support of the desire of the 181 Lodges of India to establish the Grand Lodge of India. The Grand Master of Germany expressed his pleasure about "the meeting
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of young sons of our Brethren with the young sons of American Masons in the Order of DeMolay." Both the flag of Japan and the flag of the United States are presented in the Grand East at the Communication of the Grand Lodge of Japan. The new Grand Master of Japan was born at San Francisco and served in the U. S. Army in World War I. English is the official language in the York Grand Lodge of Mexico. New Zealand is building a new "Masonic Village" for needy and aged Masons and their dependents. The Queensland, Australia, Grand Master scolded some Masons for using Masonry in attempts to attain public positions. The South Australia Grand Master said the time has come to revoke the relaxation made during the war on dress worn to Lodge meetings. He insisted "a sufficient time has now elapsed for every Brother to have been able to provide himself with evening dress, or at least a dinner-suit". An amendment was proposed in the Victoria, Australia, Grand Communication limiting a Lodge to initiating "only eight each year so that a Lodge could have free nights to advance our knowledge by lectures". The amendment was voted down. The New Brunswick Grand Lodge is publishing a pamphlet on the pronounciation of words in the ritualistic work. Attached, and made a part of this report, are the condensed reviews of the several Grand Jurisdictions submitted to your Committee for review. M.'. W . ' . Grand Master, I thank you for the pleasure and privilege you gave me, that of doing this most interesting work for our Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted, FLOYD S. ECORD,
Chairman
P.G.M.
Committee on Correspondence
SUMMARY O F 41 UNITED STATES GRAND LODGES REVIEWED Jurisdiction Alabama Arizona Arkansas Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Iowa Kentucky Maine Minnesota Mississippi Montana Nebraska
No. Lodges 435 55 380 161 132 48 282 481 84 909 546 548 470 208 293 313 139 276
Umbership 76,0^7 12,270 55,903 46,863 47,940 23,583 67,185 99,703 14,894 239,913 185,010 94,381 100,411 47,805 69,866 50,762 26,056 46,141
Gain 626 404
Loss
242 373 155 410 1,747 393 32 3,435 107 482 300 159 302 318 191 72
Masonic Home Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Sanitarium Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes
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Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming
29 81 289 62 1,064 355 119 666 383 192 590 44 300 168 387 959 30 103 337 282 163 305 53
5,900 17,169 107,321 15,001 302,572 62,122 13,935 282,793 86,883 44,370 257,268 19,171 57,325 20,317 89,003 242,676 6,832 18,145 69,115 68,992 48,254 63,691 12,982
TOTALS
12,721
3,216,578
113 4 149 312 2,832 758 174 170 358 176 263 34 810 98 1,023 1,719 7 158 966 203 240 435 66 11,370
No Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No
9,446
SUMMARY OF FIVE CANADIAN JURISDICTIONS REVIEWED Jurisdiction British Columbia New Brunswick Nova Scotia Prince Edward Island Quebec TOTALS
No. Lc^dges 162 48 114 16 106 446
Membership 26,508 8,961 14,794 1,488 17,988 69,739
Gain 352 9
Loss
57 9 51 370
Masonic Home No No Yes No No
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SUMMARY OF SIX AUSTRALIAN JURISDICTIONS REVIEWED Jurisdiction New Zealand Queensland South Australia Tasmainia Victoria Western Australia TOTALS
No. Lodges 405 454 199 69 789 313
Membership 45,973 36,921 27,330 8,758 116,045 22,551
Gain 593 286 425 140 1,444 202
2,229
257,578
3,090
Loss
Masonic Home Boy's Home Yes Yes No Hospital No
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ALABAMA—1959 ROBERT R . BERRYMAN, Grand Master CHARLES H . STUBINGER, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 435 Members, 76,057 Gain, 626 The 139th Annual Communication was held at Montgomery November 17-18, 1959 with 12 Grand Masters present and 363 Lodges represented. Our representative, ENCY F . YEILDING, a Past Grand Master, was present. Past Grand Master JAMES M A T T H E W JONES (1944-46) died July 9, 1959. He was the last Grand Master to serve two consecutive terms. Two new Lodges were constituted and eleven Lodge cornerstones were laid. Seven Lodges were granted dispensations to sell property and eight were granted dispensations to mortgage their properties. Past Grand Master JOSEPH S. SOUTHALL presented a 50-year emblem and Life Membership card to Bro. CLAUDE L . SHERBURNE, a member of Golden Rule Lodge No. 90, Topeka, Kansas, on August 29, 1959. The Order of DeMolay exemplified the DeMolay work at the Grand Lodge building on Sunday evening prior to the Grand Communication. The Grand Master recommended that the Jurisprudence Committee study and recommend complete plans for setting up a Trial Commission and to report at the 1960 Grand Communication. The Masonic Home had an enrollment of 24 men, 75 women, seven boys and three girls. The charters of two Lodges were declared forfeited for failure to be represented in Grand Lodge for two successive years. The Grand Secretary's report showed that 1,853 ministers belong to Alabama Lodges. JAMES L . LAWSON, Grand Master CHARLES H . STUBINGER, Grand Secretary
ARIZONA—1959-60 LELAND D . W I L S O N , Grand Master JOSEPH A. E. IVEY, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 55 Members, 12,270 Gain, 404 The 78th Annual Communication was held at Phoenix April 25-26, I960, with 20 Grand Masters present, all Lodges represented and our representative absent. Past Grand Master FRANK GOLDWIN BROWN (1921) died November 25, 1959. Three Lodges U . D . were granted charters at this Annual Communication. Three new Lodges and the Arizona Research Lodge N o . 1 were constituted and the cornerstones of two new Masonic Temples and of a new hospital were laid during the year. The Grand Lodge appropriated $1,000 to finance five DeMolay Scholarships of $200 each. These scholarships are open to Arizona residents who are members of DeMolay chapters and who desire to attend an Arizona institution of higher learning. At this cohimunication the Grand Lodge increased this appropriation to $2,000. All Arizona Lodges carry comprehensive and liability insurance. Arizona Lodges conferred 99 degrees for 31 other Jurisdictions during the year. Twenty-one 50-year emblems and 160 25-year emblems were presented during the year. The Grand Secretary has on file a negative photostatic copy of each Lodge charter.
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The Grand Lodge adopted the Grand Master's recommendation of a Retirement Income Plan for Grand Lodge employees. FRANK ROBERTSON, Grand Lecturer since 1948, submitted his resignation. H e was unanimously voted Grand Lecturer Emeritus. The revision and reprinting of the Grand Lodge Constitution has been completed and each Lodge has been mailed a copy. The Lodges of the Jurisdiction were divided into three Districts and the Deputy Grand Master, Senior Grand Warden and Junior Grand Warden each put in charge of a district. The Constitution was amended to permit public installations of Lodge Officers. EARL A. SPITLER, Grand Master JOSEPH A. E. IVEY, Grand Secretary
ARKANSAS—1958-59 J O H N T . BYRD, Grand Master L. LELAND M C D A N I E L , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 380 Members, 55,903 Loss, 242 The 118th Annual Communication was held at Little Rock November 17-18, 1959 with 17 Past Grand Masters, 286 Lodges represented and our representative, J O H N H . BELFORD, present.
Two cornerstones of Lodge buildings were laid and two new Lodge Halls were dedicated. New Grand Lodge aprons were worn for the first time at this Annual Communication. Arkansas Masons have been asked to give §1 each "to maintain their interest and concern in the Acacia Fraternity at the University of Arkansas." A summary showed that of the 1,888 petitions received by Arkansas Lodges during the year, 752 were from the 21-30 age group, 665 from the 30-40 age group, 316 from the 40-50 age group and the remaining 155 from men over 50 years of age. Arkansas law requires automatic suspension of a member who is one year in arrears in dues. The Committee on Masonic Education conducted 14 Educational Institutes throughout the Jurisdiction during the year. The Grand Secretary has completed the work of microfilming of permanent records of the Grand Lodge. Four Arkansas Lodges celebrated centennials during the year. A report on the Masonic building at the Arkansas- Tuberculosis Sanitarium showed 195 children had received treatment there the past year. A resolution was adopted providing for five members of the Committee on Masonic Education, one serving one year, one two, etc., with a new member being appointed each year for a 5-year term. JULIUS A. LANER, Grand Master L. LELAND M C D A N I E L , Grand Secretary
BRITISH COLUMBIA—1959-60 M. A. R. HOWARD, Grand Master J O H N H . N . MORGAN, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 162 Members, 26,508 Gain, 352 The 89th Annual Communication was held at Penticton June 23-24, 1960. Ten Past Grand Masters were present and 149 Lodges were represented. Our Representative was absent. Past Grand Master KARL P. WARWICK (1954-55) died February 18, 1960.
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Two new Lodges were constituted and consecrated. One Lodge celebrated its 50th and two their 60th Anniversaries. The Grand Master participated in International Night at Seattle, Washington on November 5, 1959 honoring the Grand Lodges of Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho and British Columbia. The Grand Lodge publishes a Masonic Bulletin. Commenting on it, the Grand Master said, "I am convinced all are reaping the benefits of our endeavors to enlighten our members through a systematic form of Masonic Education". Approximately 27,000 copies are distributed each month. The Grand Master made a ruling that "No Lodge may hold a meeting on Sunday". T h e Grand Lodge has $768,010.27 in cash and investments in its Benevolent Fund. Sixty-two Brethren were presented with 50-year buttons during the year. British Columbia has 25 Masonic Districts, each in charge of a District Deputy Grand Master, and each D . D . G. M. presents a written report of activities in his district at the Annual Communication. These reports are printed in the Proceedings. A Special Committee on Rituals is working on a revision and is expected to prepare the final draft for submission to the 1961 Grand Communication. A Lodge, which had been working under Dispensation, was granted a Warrant. A Special Committee, investigating the feasibility of creating a fund for the -purpose of providing scholarships to needy sons and daughters of Masons, asked for further time to complete its study. A resolution pledging loyalty to the Queen of England was adopted by a standing vote, followed by the singing of the National Anthem. C. GORDON M C M Y N N , Grand Master J O H N H . N . MORGAN, Grand Secretary
COLORADO—1959 CLIFFORD J. GOBBLE, Grand Master HARRY W . BUNDY, Grand Secretary
Lodges, l 6 l Members, 46,863 Gain, 373 The 99th Annual Communication was held at Denver January 26-27, I960 with 15 Past Grand Masters present and 157 Lodges represented. Our representative, L E O R . GOTTLIEB, was present. M . ' . W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY, Grand Master of Kansas, M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES
S. McGiNNESS, Grand Secretary of Kansas, and Past Grand Master M.". W . ' . KARL J. BAUMGARTNER of Kansas were among the distinguished guests in attendance. Past Grand Master DONALD W . SHAW (1954) died October 2, 1959. Three new Lodges were constituted, one new Lodge Temple was dedicated, cornerstones of a school building and of a church were laid and dispensations for the formation of four new Lodges were granted during the year. The Grand Master ruled that a bowling league composed only of Master Masons could not be formed and that the word "Mason" in its name or in any publicity could not be used. H e also ruled that a park could not be named "Masonic Park". Fees for the degrees range from §50 to $150 and annual dues from $3 to $15. A survey showed that of the 894 Masons who died during the year, 571 of them had Masonic funerals. The Special Committee appointed to investigate the possibility of constructing a Masonic Home presented a resolution which provided for accepting a gift of land for a Masonic Home and to develop plans for construction. It was referred
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to the Committee on Jurisprudence, which committee recommended it not be adopted. The Jurisprudence Committee's recommendation was approved. The Grand Master's recommendation of a Committee to study the situation relative to the establishment of Deputy Grand Master Districts was not approved. The Grand Master's recommendation of a proposed amendment to the Book of Constitutions permitting Lodges to foster Chapters of DeMolay was defeated. CARLTON M . RAY, Grand Master HARRY W . BUNDY, Grand Secretary
CONNECTICUTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1959i60 GORDON F . CHRISTIE, Grand Master EARLE K . HALING, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 132
Members, 47,940
Loss, 155
The 172nd Annual Communication was held at Hartford April 6-7, 1960 with 17 Past Grand Masters present and all Lodges represented for the third successive year. Our Representative, J O H N MASTERTON, was present. The Grand Lodge sends the "Square and Compasses Magazine" to Grand Lodge representatives and Grand Lodge Secretaries of other Jurisdictions and about a tenth of the Master Masons of Connecticut subscribe to the magazine. The Grand Master appointed a Committee on Lodge Attendance and he reported the Committee did a good job. In his address the Grand Master stated, "It is my opinion that some of our Lodges spend too much time on degree work, and little or no time on fraternal and social activities for our members. It seems to me that it is equally important to plan programs for our members as it is to initiate candidates." The Committee on Lodge Attendance submitted a group of suggestions for programs, social events, inter-Lodge visitations, etc., and urged Lodges to outline and put into effect such activities in an attempt to increase interest in Lodge by its members. The Masonic Information Committee was re-named "The Masonic Culture and Public Relations Committee". There are twelve members of the committee and it handles what is usually termed "Masonic Education". The Grand Lodge carries liability insurance for Subordinate Lodges and the Masons of Connecticut will pay $1 per capita assessment until the Capital Fund of the program reaches a certain amount. It has been in effect since 1957. The daily per capita cost for 1959 in the Masonic Home was $5,069 and in the hospital it was $9,873. Rules and Regulations were changed to permit Lodges to use Lodge funds for refreshments and suppers, provided they are not delinquent in any of their obligations and are in a good financial condition. Code Rituals are available to any Connecticut Mason at a cost of $2.25. J O H N D O W N S CUNNINGHAM of the Masonic Service Association, a Past Master of Norton Lodge No. 199, Norton, Kansas, was awarded the Pierpont. Edwards medal in Bronze "for distinguished Masonic Service". RUSSELL H . MILNES, Grand Master EARLE K . HALING, Grand Secretary
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA—1959 R E U B E N A. BOGLEY, JR., Grand Master RAYMOND N . BABCOCK, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 48 Members, 23,583 Loss, 410 The l49th Annual Communication was held at Washington, D. C. December 16, 1959 with 13 Past Grand Masters present and all Lodges represented. Past Grand Master W I L L I A M H . ROHRMAN, our representative, was in attendance. A semi-annual Stated Communication was held May 13, 1959. Past Grand Master EDWIN S. BETTELHEIM, JR. (1949) died July 7, 1959, and AUBREY H . CLAYTON, who served as Grand Secretary 1945 to 1951 died May 19, 1959. The Grand Jurisdiction showed a membership loss for the sixth consecutive year. The Committee on Work and Lectures and the Grand Lecturer conducts a School of Instruction on Saturday nights for the benefit of officers and brethren of Constituent Lodges. The committee reported "excellent attendance" the past year. The Committee on Masonic Education and Service recommended a greatly expanded program of special events in Constituent Lodges to combat lack of interest and attendance. Over 3,000 pints of blood were donated in the Grand Lodge Blood Bank^ Program during the year. During the Annual Communication the Grand Master's father, REUBEN A. BoGLEY, SR., who served as Grand Master in 1932, and the Grand Alaster's son, REUBEN A. BOGLEY, HI, were seated in the Grand East and the Grand Master presented the gavel to his son, by which action three generations of the family had presided over the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia. Owing to the "voluminous duties" of the Grand Chaplain, the Grand Lodge voted to permit the annual appointment of an Assistant Grand Chaplain. The Grand Lodge's 21st Annual Night of Thrills was presented at Griffith Stadium to one of the largest crowds in recent years. The profit from the event totaled $31,923.57, which was turned over to the Masonic and Eastern Star Home. J. AUGUST J O H N S O N , JR., Gra?id Master RAYMOND N . BABCOCK, Grand Secretary
ENGLAND—1959-60 EARL O F SCARBROUGH, Grand Master JAMES W . STUBBS, Grand Secretary
The Annual Investiture of the United Grand Lodge of Antient and Accepted Masons of England was holden at Freemasons' Hall, London, April 27, I960. Quarterly meetings of the Grand Lodge are also held. No statistics on number of Lodges or membership are given. The Grand Master, introduced by giving his many titles which required 21 pages in the proceedings to list, was followed by "loud and prolonged applause". The Earl of Cadogan was re-appointed and installed as Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master for the ensuing year, "whom may the Great Architect of .the Universe preserve". Many were honored with appointments to various offices of the Grand Lodge, by promotions, past ranks and as Grand Stewards. In addressing the appointees, the Grand Master said, "I would like to say to •the newly-invested Grand Officers that this is an honour which they have received
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for their past services to Masonry, but, too, we look forward to many future services to Freemasonry from them." The Grand Master reported the desire of the 181 Lodges in India to establish a Grand Lodge of India. He told of a study in progress there, and that the conferences would continue with a meeting of the full Committee scheduled to be held in N e w Delhi later in the year. H e stated, "I am sure the Brethren assembled here today wish our Brethren in India well as they undertake the important task of working out the future of Freemasonry in their country". In attendance at the annual Investiture were 170 Masters, 80 Wardens, 755 Past Masters and 305 Grand Officers, including Grand Stewards. A Masonic tour of West Africa and Gibralter by the Assistant Grand Master, and of New Zeland and Fiji by the Grand Secretary, were reported in detail. At the March 2 Quarterly meeting the Grand Master reported sending a message of congratulations to Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness on the birth of a Royal Prince. ' EARL OF SCARBROUGH, Grand Master JAMES W . STUBBS, Grand Secretary
FLORIDAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1959-60 G. RODMAN PORTER, Grand Master GEORGE W . H U F F , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 282 Members, 67,185 Gain, 1,747 The 131st Annual Communication was held at Jacksonville April 19, 20 and 21, i960 with 15 Past Grand Masters present and 268 Lodge representatives. Our representative was not present. Six Lodge rooms were dedicated and the cornerstones of three Masonic buildings and a new City Hall were laid during the year. The Grand Master recommended the preparation of a "suitable membership card to be presented to 50-year members who are awarded 50-year certificates." Past Grand Master STAFFORD CALDWELL (1929) died April 20, 1960, on the second day of the Grand Communication and Rev. A. P. JE^CELL, Grand Chaplain, died July 25, 1959. The Grand Lodge increased the per diem allowance for officers, committee members and Lodge representatives attending the Grand Communication from $8 to $10. The Grand Master urged Florida Masons to "give more than lip service to the advancement of the philosophy of the Rainbow and DeMolay movements". The DeMolay work was exemplified during the Grand Lodge session. The Grand Master ruled "No Master Mason who is a member of a Lodge which holds Masonic Communication with Negro Masons is eligible to visit a Florida Lodge, and any member of a Florida Lodge who visits another Lodge which is composed of Negro members, even though in part, or permits Negro Masons to visit their Lodges, is subject to trial by such Florida Lodge in which he holds membership." The Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence, to which the ruling was referred, recommended postponing consideration until the next Grand Communication. Seven new Lodges were chartered during the year and dispensations granted for the formation of five new Lodges. The Florida Masonic Home had 122 guests at end of the year. It started the year with 144. The Home has 39 employees. J. EDWIN LARSON, Grand Master GEORGE W . H U F F , Grand Secretary
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GEORGIA—1959 R. M. VANDEGRIFF, SR., Grand Master D A N I E L W . LOCKLIN, Grand
Secretary
Lodges, 481 Members, 99,703 Gain, 393 The 173rd Annual Communication was held at Macon October 27-28, 1959, with sixteen Past Grand Masters present and 469 Lodges represented. Our representative. M A X L . SEGALL, was present. Two new Lodges were constituted, three Masonic Temples were dedicated and the cornerstones of eight new Masonic Temples, of the new State Health building and of the new dormitories at the Masonic Home were laid. Past Grand Master ABIT N I X (1936) died March 18, 1959 and Deputy Grand Master WILLIAM J. P E N N , JR. died July 30, 1959. The Grand Lodge made 131 50-year Gold Awards during the year. An amendment that would have provided for the employment of a Public Relations director for the purpose of bringing to the attention of the general public, matters of interest that would be helpful in increasing the prestige of Masonry in Georgia was rejected. An amendment providing a special per capita fee of $1 to be used for Masonic relief was tabled. The Code was amended to permit plural memberships to members in the armed forces. A Bill to increase the per diem for attendance at all Grand Lodge sessions or committee meetings was rejected. Mileage was increased from two to three cents per mile to and from communications. C. J. OWENS, Grand Tyler, was presented to the Grand Lodge by the Grand Master and received a "wild burst of applause". H e has served as Grand Tyler for 31 years and was introduced as "one of the most loved Masons of Georgia." Two appointees of the new Grand Master, not being Past Masters, were made honorary members of the Grand Lodge of Georgia, with the rank of Past Master, to continue during the year of service. Prinf'ng and distribution of "The Messenger", Grand Lodge publication, cost §42,021.94 for the year. Subscription and advertising revenue was $27,588.75, a Grand Lodge appropriation of $14,433.19 paying the deficit. F.DWiN A. M C W H O R T E R , Grand Master D A N I E L W . LOCKLIN, Grand Secretary
GERMANY—1958-59 THEODOR VOGEL, Grand Master
The Second Konvent of the United Grand Lodges of Germany took place in Frankfort am Main on October 3 and 4, 1959, and nearly all Worshipful Masters of the 367 Lodges of the German Brotherhood participated. It was an impressive m^anifestation of the unity of German Freemasons. It was reported that Germany had 18.000 Masons. "For more than 175 years the German Grand Lodges have looked for forms of cooperation. N o w they have found a union, a firm foundation", said the Grand Master in his welcome address. The first Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England, AUGUST FRIEDRICH, Duke of Sussex, sixth son of King George III, was initiated into Masonry in a German Lodge in Berlin on October 20, 1798. The most peculiar institution of the United Grand Lodges of Germany is the Senate. The Senate is composed of 15 members and "it is entrusted with the whole legislative responsibility of the National Order of Germany Masonry." The Senate approved a resolution which stated, "the Konvent is pleased about
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the meeting of young sons of our Brethren with young sons of American Masons, gathered in the Order of DeMolay. The Konvent begs the Grand Master and Senate to take the occasion to guarantee a lasting cooperation of our youth and to give it a suitable form". The oldest German Lodge is at Hamburg and was founded in 1737. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Germany lists the charter years of each Lodge, starting with the Lodge at Hamburg in 1737. The period 1932-46 is blank and is listed as "Fifteen Years of Persecution" during the Hitler regime when Masonry was not only banned, but Masons suffered severe persecution. The writer talked with Grand Master THEODOR VOGEL at the Grand Masters' Conference in Washington in 1954 and he told of the terrible years when Masonry in Germany was forced "underground". FRIEDRICH A . PINKERNEIL, Grand
Master
IDAHO—1960 ELMER E . N E L S O N , Grand Master HERBERT H . EBERLE, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 84 Members, 14,894 Gain, 32 The 94th Annual Communication was held at Coeur d'Alene September 20—22, I960 with 16 Past Grand Masters present and 74 Lodges represented. Our representative was absent. Past Grand Master LEE HAMPTON CARLOCK (1942) died May 31, I960. The Grand Master announced the issuance of a commission to WILLIAM J, KiRKHAM of Wichita as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Idaho near the Grand Lodge of Kansas. The Grand Lodge adopted a retirement plan for elective paid employees of the Grand Lodge when the age of 65 is reached and the employee has had at least ten years of continuous employment. The monthly retirement pay was set at $125. The Masters of Idaho Lodges, 59 of them, were asked to stand and were then welcomed to the Grand Communication by the Grand Master. Two Lodges were fined for not having their returns in the hands of the Committee on Returns of Lodges by the deadline date. Of the 401 new Master Masons raised during the year, 319 passed their proficiency test in the Third Degree. The Grand Lodge assisted Idaho Lodge No. 1 in improvements in its Masonic Temple, it being the building in which the Grand Lodge of Idaho was formed. The Grand Historian prepared and delivered an address on historical facts pertaining to the Grand Lodge of Idaho. A resolution providing for the printing and distribution of a combined monitor-key was tabled by the Committee on Jurisprudence with the suggestion that the incoming Grand Master appoint a Committee to further study its merits, together with finding out the attitudes of the Sister Grand Jurisdictions and what they have done about it. The president of the University of Idaho was the speaker at the annual Grand Lodge banquet the evening of the second day of the Grand Communication. J. CHARLES H E R N D O N , Grand Master HERBERT H . EBERLE, Grand Secretary
ILLINOIS—1960 PAUL R . STEPHENS, Grand Master RICHARD C . DAVENPORT,^ Gmnii Secretary
Lodges, 909 Members, 239,913 Loss, 3,435 The 121st Annual Communication was held at Chicago October 7 - 8 , I960
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with 838 Lodges represented, six Past Grand Masters present and our representative, GEORGE E . ANDERSON, in attendance.
M.'. W . ' . R A Y W . KINZIE, Grand Master of Kansas, was among the distinguished visitors. Five new Masonic Temples were dedicated and the cornerstones of three new Masonic Temples and one new hospital were laid. Three duplicate charters to Lodges were issued during the year. Past Grand Master GROVER CLEVELAND NIEMEYER (1934-1935) died August 8, 1960. The Illinois Code does not permit Illinois Lodges to financially support youth organizations. In his address the Grand Master stated, "this does not keep us from giving them our moral support. They are preparing themselves for great responsibilities in the future and they will be able to accept and conquer these problems. As American Youth, they need and deserve our encouragement." In addition to regular assessments, Illinois Lodges contributed over $82,000 to charitable projects, including the Illinois Masonic Children's Home and the Illinois Masonic Home. Two Lodge consolidations were approved at the Annual Communication. There were 26 Lodge consolidations during the year. There are 55 children in the Children's Home, 34 boys and 21 girls. The average for the year was 64. The Home is for children between the ages of six and fourteen. Each child must have had a Masonic father. The population of the Illinois Masonic Home was reported as 297, consisting of 154 men and 143 women, of which 125 are in the Home Hospital. The average age is approximately 80 years. A farm is operated in connection with the Home. "The Illinois Masonic Enlightener" is published quarterly and is mailed to the entire Masonic membership of the Jurisdiction. The Committee on Masonic Education is active and the past year distributed eight different booklets on Masonic history, usage and information. Nine mailings of Service Letters were sent to the three principal officers of each Lodge. The Committee maintains a Speakers' Bureau and contributes to all the Grand Lodge schools held during the year. The Committee's budget is $50,000. The Illinois Lodges are divided into 115 Districts, ranging from six to twelve Lodges in a District. PAUL R . STEPHENS, Grand Master RICHARD C . DAVENPORT, Grand Secretary
INDIANAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1959-60 J. CARL H U M P H R E Y , Grand Master
DwiGHT L. SMITH, Grand Secretary Lodges, 546 Members, 185,010 Loss, 107 The l43rd Annual Communication was held at Indianapolis May 17-18, I960 with 16 Past Grand Masters present, 531 Lodges represented and our representative, D A L E A. ANDERSON, in attendance.
Past Grand Master J O H N R . HUNTER (1939-^0) died March 15, 1960. The Grand Lodge has a Committee making a study of the possibility of obtaining a blanket public liability insurance policy covering Indiana Lodges. The study was not completed for submitting to this Grand Communication. The Grand Master appointed a Committee to study the advantages and disadvantages of Dual Memberships. The Committee reported the result of its study, but recommended that the incoming Grand Master appoint another Committee to continue the study and to report its recommendations at the next Annual meeting of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Lodge accepted the report and the recommendation.
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Eleven additional Lodges and a High Twelve club sponsored the instituting of DeMolay chapters during the year. The Grand Lodge adopted a recommendation of the Ritual Committee to permit Lodges to call a recess and allow visitors to enter the Lodge Room, with the Three Great Lights and the Three Lesser Lights on display, for public installations of officers, for public presentations of Grand Lodge Awards of Gold, for public dedication of a Masonic Temple and for re-dedication ceremony recognizing the Lodge. The Grand Lodge per capita tax was increased from 60 cents to 90 cents. The Grand Lodge has started planning its Sesquicentennial celebration in 1968 and appropriated $2,500 as a reserve for that purpose. An amendment to General Regulations and Penal Code was adopted providing that charges can be brought by order of the Trial Commission as well as by the Lodge. The appropriation for support of the Indiana DeMolay Foundation was increased from §1,000 to $2,500. Indiana fees range from $30 to $125 and annual dues from $5 to $25. The smallest Indiana Lodge has 44 members and the largest Lodge has 2,101 members. J O H N H . JEFFERSON, Grand
Master
DwiGHT L. SMITH, Grand Secretary
IOWA—1958-59 C. DALE Cox, Grand Master RALPH E . W H I P P L E , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 548 Members, 94,381 Loss, 482 The 115th Annual Communication was held at Cedar Rapids September 17, 1959 with 10 Past Grand Masters present and 450 Lodges represented. W. O. HOPKINS, Iowa's oldest Mason, died October 10, 1958 at the age of 102. He had been a Mason over 80 years. EARL B . DELZELL, who served as Grand Secretary for 14 years, resigned May 28, 1959. Deputy Grand Secretary RALPH E . W H I P P L E was appointed to complete the term. Brother Denzell had been an employee of the Grand Lodge for 30 years. The Masonic Education Committee held 15 Masonic Institutes during the year. The Institutes have been in operation the past 10 years. Three Masonic Halls were dedicated during the year. The Iowa Masonic Library had nearly 3,000 visitors during the year. They were from 41 states, eleven foreign countries and four Canadian provinces. The library loaned 1,050 books and 1,790 clippings, some of which were requested by colleges and universities. A study of the past six years of Grand Lodge attendance showed that l 4 3 Lodges had perfect attendance, 96 had attended five, 75 Lodges had attended four, 93 had attended three, 93 had attended two, 39 had attended only one while 10 Lodges had not attended one of the past six Grand Lodge sessions. Iowa fees range from $40 to $100 and annual dues from $7 to $12. FORREST P. HAGAN resigned as secretary of the Iowa Committee on Masonic Education to become superintendent of the Masonic Sanitarium. Brother Hagan had done an outstanding work in Masonic Education and his many contributions had been very valuable in establishing the work in other Jurisdictions. The Speakers' Bureau assigned 47 different speakers during the year. They addressed 83 Lodges. The Masonic Sanitarium had an average of 34 patients. W E N D E L L W . BISHOP, Grand Master RALPH E . W H I P P L E , Grand Secretary
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JAPAN—1959-60 SADAICHI H O R I U C H I , Grand Master GEORGE BERNARD MORGULIS, Grand
Secretary
Lodges, 15 Members, 2,651 Gain, 137 The third Annual Communication was held at Tokyo March 13-14, I960. All Lodges were represented, one Past Grand Master was present as was DAVID . M E T H , our representative.
One new Lodge was chartered, one is working under dispensation and another IS preparing to ask for a dispensation. T h e Lodge U . D . was granted a charter at the Grand Communication. There are eight Lodges of other Grand Jurisdictions operating in Japan, one from Massachusetts, one from England, two from Scotland and four from the Philippines. The largest Japanese Lodge has 535 members and the smallest has 23. The number raised during the year was 257, there were 76 who affiliated and 18 who were restored to membership. Both the flag of Japan and the flag of the United States were presented and placed in the Grand East. In his State of the Order report, the Grand Master said, in part, "I am happy to be able to rejoice with you that the Masonic Fraternity in Japan can be regarded as sound and healthy . . . we must, each one of us, be more than ever careful to exemplify ourselves in our daily tasks not merely by words but by our actions— so that we may stand out as models for all those noble principles of our Craft, our daily conduct should reflect to all, those tenets which make Freemasonry the oldest and greatest fraternal institution in the world. I t is for us to prove that Freemasonry is truly a Brotherhood of men, all united in working for the advancement of the welfare of all their fellowmen. This will call for courage, for decision and for understanding." The new Grand Master was born in San Francisco. H e attended the University of California at Berkeley. He served with the 347th Artillery, U. S. Army, in France from December 1917 to April 1919. He is connected with the Newspaper, T h e Japan Times, of which he became president in 1946. H e has been a Sunday School Superintendent and is a Past District Governor of Rotary International. KiYOSHi ToGASAKi, Grand Master GEORGE H . B O O T H , Grand Secretary
KENTUCKY—1958-59 MARVIN S . W H I T T O N , Grand Master A L P H E U S E . O R T O N , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 470 Members, 100,411 Gain, 300 The 159th Annual Communication was held at Louisville October 20-22, 1959 with 19 Past Grand Masters present, 444 Lodges represented and our representative, H E R B E R T H . B E N N E T T in attendance.
For the first time in history of Kentucky Masonry a 75-year membership emblem, diamond studded, was presented. It went to 98-year old Louis LUDWIG FEIGE, the presentation being made by the Grand Master. Another first for Kentucky was the exemplification of the Master Mason degree as it is done in England according to the English ritual. T h e exhibition was witnessed by over 400 Master Masons. The Grand Lodge participated in eight dedications and one cornerstone laying. The Charter of one Lodge was arrested for failure to comply with the Grand Master's order to bond its Secretary and Treasurer.
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During the year each Lodge was visited by its District Deputy Grand Master who made a complete inspection of the Lodge's records, physical properties, etc., which was entered on prepared blanks for consideration of the Grand Lodge. The smallest Kentucky Lodge has 20 members and the largest 1,545 members. Lodge fees range from $30 to $95 and annual dues from $5 to $15, averaging $8.33. During the year 250 fifty-year Masonic Service Buttons and Gold Life Membership Cards were awarded, making a total of 3,041 such awards. There were two Lodge consolidations during the year. A Resolution was introduced to provide that all elective officers of the Grand Lodge not take office until January 1st of each year following their election so as to conform to the terms of Lodge Officers. The resolution was defeated. The Grand Master's recommendation to raise the minimum on initiation fees from $30 to $50 was laid over for one year. Also his recommendation for automatic suspension after delinquency of dues for one year, instead of the present two years, was held over for a year. J O H N R . V I N S O N , J R . , Grand Master A L P H E U S E . O R T O N , Grand Secretary
MAINEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1959-60 J O H N M . LITTLEFIELD, Grand EARLE D . WEBSTER, Grand
Master
Secretary
Lodges, 208 Members, 47,805 Loss, 159 The I4lst Annual Communication was held at Portland May 3-5, I960 with 12 Past Grand Masters present and 192 Lodges represented. Our representative, RAYMOND M . RIDEOUT, was in attendance.
Past Grand Master ERNEST CLIFFORD BUTLER (1932) died October 15, 1959! The Grand Jurisdiction had its first membership loss since 1942. The Masonic Blood Bank program is a big one in Maine. The blood is for Masons and their families when they need blood donations. A total of 569 pints were donated. The Grand Lodge dedicated one Masonic Temple during the year. One Maine Lodge lost its building by fire. Every four years each Lodge sends its list of members to the Grand Secretarj' for checking. The Grand Secretary reported many errors were found and it was necessary to write 122 letters to get necessary corrections and adjustments. Lodge Treasurers are required to send Lodge financial reports to the Grand Secretary within ten days following the Lodge's annual communication. A new standing committee. Masonic Education and Lodge Service, was approved. The Committee consists of seven members appointed by the Grand Master. A proposed regulation, providing for one cent per capita, the money to be kept in a separate fund as an Indemnity Fund from which reimbursement may be made to any Lodge suffering monetary loss through malfeasance of its officers, was defeated. Maines' largest Lodge has 1,212 members and its smallest has 60 members. The Maine Textbook has been revised, brought up to date and printed. The Revision Committee announced the new Textbooks are ready for distribution. Maine Lodges had 3,951 meetings during the year, an average of 19 meetings per Logde. This was an increase of 118 meetings over the previous year. Maine Lodges paid out $20,127 from their funds for charity. L E O N M . SANBORN, Grand
Master
EARLE D . WEBSTER, Grand
Secretary
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MINNESOTA—1959-60 CLYDE E . H E G M A N , Grand Master DAVID E . PALMER, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 293 Members, 69,866 Gain, 302 The 107th Annual Communication was held at Saint Paul March 23-24, I960 with nine Past Grand Masters present and 236 Lodges represented. Our representative was absent. Three Past Grand Masters died during the year, K E I T H MURRAY BROWN (1950) January 20, I960, LEROY EDISON MATSON (1954) February 28, I960 and JAMES M I L E S M A R T I N (1958) March 10, I960.
The • Minnesota Grand Lodge has a beautiful Memorial Service honoring the memory of departed Brethren, which is put on at the Grand Lodge Communication by the Grand Master and Past Grand Masters. The Grand Master gave a "Grand Master's Award" as an incentive to stimulate a balanced program of fellowship activities in Minnesota Lodges. A plan was submitted suggesting 14 kinds of special events. A total of 35 Lodges met the goal of five events to merit the Grand Master's Award. The Grand Master suggested that Lodges plan "Father and Son Observances" and over 150 Lodges responded to the suggestion by having such programs. The circulation of "The Minnesota Mason", official publication of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota, is 11,500, which is an increase of 74 per cent in two years. At present it is published six times a year, but the number of issues may be increased. The Grand Lodge presented 261 fifty-year emblems during the year. The Grand Lodge of Minnesota has a new Standing Committee, the Committee on Masonic Publicity. The Committee reported fine coverage had been obtained from news releases drafted and distributed. The Committee also produced a recording to send to Lodges in connection with the I960 Father and Son observances. The Grand Master recommended that the Masonic Code of Minnesota be published annually, stating, "This is now being done in Kansas with fine success". The Grand Master said there was a definite need for more information on petitions and suggested a study. MARTIN H . 'VOSS, Grand Master DAVID E . PALMER, Grand Secretary
MISSISSIPPI—1959 GROVER H . ANDERSON, Grand Master
SID F . CURTIS, Grand Secretary Lodges, 313 Members, 50,762 Gain, 318 The l42nd Annual Communication was held at Jackson February 9-10, I960 with 22 Past Grand Masters present and 276 Lodges represented. Our representative was absent. Past Grand Master JOHN ALDRIDGE DANTZLER (1939) died April 10, 1959 and Past Grand Master HARRISON CARTER LEAK (1944) died September 1, 1959. Two Lodges were dedicated and the cornerstones of a new Lodge building was laid. A new Lodge, working under Dispensation, was granted a charter at the Grand Communication. It is the third Lodge in the City of Hattiesburg. The Grand Master's contingent fund was raised to $2,500, but no action was taken on his recommendation that the Grand Lodge furnish the Grand Master with an automobile for his use on Grand Lodge business. The per diem for representatives to Grand Lodge was raised from $8 to $10
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per day for two days. The Grand Lodge also pays representatives three cents for each mile traveled in going to and returning from its Annual Communication. The Grand Lecturer reported that two schools for deputies were held in each congressional district but that "the attendance was not quite as good as it usually is. Political rallies brought about conflicts in many instances." Fifty-year Buttons and Certificates were issued to 69 Brethren during the year. Mississippi Lodges donated $1,736.95 to the Masonic Home maintenance fund for the fiscal year. The average number of guests in the Home was 47 and the per capita cost was $913.32. No action was taken on a resolution that the Grand Lodge pay the expenses of all members past 65 years of age to Grand Lodge for the rest of their lives provided they have attended Grand Lodge five years or more at their own expense. J. W. ALFORD, who had served as Grand Senior Warden the past year, withdrew from the' Grand Lodge line because "for business reasons he felt unable to accept the responsibilities of the oflSce of Grand Master". ELI JAMES SMITH, Grand Master
SID F . CURTIS, Grand Secretary
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Lodges, 139 Members, 26,056 Loss, 191 The 96th Annual Communication was held at Missoula June 27-28, I960 with 14 Past Grand Masters present and 124 Lodges represented. Our representative, SHELDON REDISKE, was
present.
Past Grand Master STEPHEN A. HOLT, SR. (1947-48) died February 16, 1960. The Grand Lodge laid the cornerstones of a new Masonic Temple and dedicated two new Masonic Temples. The largest Montana Lodge has 989 members and the smallest has 23 members. Inspection forms from the State Fire Marshal's office were sent to each Lodge with the request they be filled out and returned. The Grand Master reported "already a lot of good has been accomplished as the officers are making a checkup and a cleanup of their fire hazards". It was reported that a Montana Lodge did courtesy work for a Kansas Lodge during the year. The Kansas Lodge was not named. The Masonic Education committee held six area meetings and reported that "much was accomplished". During the month of December the Grand Master installed new officers of 35 Lodges, installing six sets of officers in one day. The Montana Grand Lodge Centennial celebration will be in 1966, and starting in 1958, each member was assessed 10 cents per year for nine years to finance the celebration. Work has been authorized on Re-codification and Re-indexing of the Masonic Code Book. It will be a loose leaf book. The Masonic Temple at Virginia City, birthplace of the Montana Grand Lodge in 1866, was badly damaged by an earthquake on August 17, 1959. T h e Grand Lodge set up a Disaster Fund for having the Temple repaired and over $13,000 was contributed. After the damaged Temple was repaired there was a balance in the Disaster Fund of $4,391.14, which will be kept intact for future catastrophes. JOSEPH R . HOPPER, Grand Master BYRON F . GAITHER, Grand Secretary
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NEBRASKA—1958-59 J O H N E . BEAVER, Grand Master CARL R . GREISEN, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 276 Members, 46,l4l Loss, 72 The 102nd Annual Communication was held at Omaha June 9-10, 1959 with 21 Past Grand Masters present and 239 Lodges represented. Our representative, HOWARD J. H U N T E R , was
present.
Among the distinguished visitors in attendance were M . ' . W . ' . ADDISON C. IRBY, Grand Master of Kansas, M . ' . W.". CHARLES S . MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary of Kansas, and R.'. W . ' . RAV W . KINZIE, Deputy Grand Master of Kansas. Past Grand Master ERNEST SIMON SCHIEFELBEIN (1949-50) died April 20, 1959. Two new Masonic Temples were dedicated and the cornerstones of a new Masonic Temple was laid. One Nebraska Lodge voluntarily surrendered its charter. The Lodge had only 12 resident members and they decided to affiliate with neighboring Lodges. The Committee on Masonic Education sponsored six area meetings during the year. The Grand Master reported his and Mrs. Beaver's attendance at the Grand Lodge of Kansas in Wichita. The Grand Master presented 135 fifty-year buttons during the year, making a total of 743 Brethren in the distinguished group. Fourteen Lodge secretaries in Nebraska have served for 28 years or more, the longest period of service being 41 years. Nebraska sponsors a contest among its Lodges on work proficiency. The winning Lodge had 32 certificate men while percentage-wise the winning Lodge had 8.35 per cent of its membership as holders of certificates. WILLIAM F . EVERS retired as Superintendent of the Nebraska Masonic Home and was given a well-deserved tribute at the Grand Communication in appreciation of his many years of service with the Home. The Grand Master proposed that the Masons of Nebraska sponsor a cooperative housing apartment for Senior Citizens. The salary of the Grand Secretary was raised $300 to $7,800 and that of the Grand Custodian, $800 to $6,300. M.'. W . ' . LEWIS E . SMITH, senior Past Grand Master of Nebraska, has attended 59 Annual Communications of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska. JOSEPH C . T Y E , Grand Master CARL R . GREISEN, Grand Secretary
NEVADA—1959-60 ROYAL D . CROWELL, Grand Master EDWARD C . PETERSON, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 29 Members, 5,900 Gain, 113 The 96th Annual Communication was held at Reno June 9-10, I960 with 15 Past Grand Masters present, all Lodges represented and our representative, F. W . J O N E S , present.
The Grand Lodge laid six cornerstones, a new Masonic Temple, a new building for the Nevada Industrial Commission, two new school buildings, a new Fine Arts building at the University of Nevada and a National Guard Armor}'. W A L T E R S . MACPHERSON, Past Grand Treasurer and Past Junior Grand Warden, died July 9, 1959. The Grand Master stated, " I t is high time we took a good long look at our
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physical qualifications regulations. 1 would rather have a Mason with a wooden leg than one with a wooden head." The Grand Master had printed and furnished to each Grand Lodge officer an appropriate identification card, showing the office held, and signed by both the Grand Master and the Grand Secretary. Dispensations were issued for the formation of two new Lodges. Sixteen sets of new Lodge officers were installed by the Grand Master. A degree team composed of Grand Lodge officers, on invitation, conferred the Entered Apprentice degree on two candidates from the Stead Air Force Base. Fifty-three Lodges, 21 states and two foreign jurisdictions were represented at the event. The Grand Secretary's salary was increased to $2,500 per year, and the per capita tax was increased to $2.50. Nevada has appointed a Special Centennial Committee to start work on the Grand Lodge's Centennial Observance. The Grand Lodge adopted a resolution requiring each newly installed Master to read and study the entire Masonic Code of the State of Nevada within 60 days after his installation, and so certify to the Grand Master in writing, or, lacking suitable cause, be removed from office. The Grand Lodge awarded twenty 50-year buttons, two at the Grand Lodge session. The Grand Lodge approved a resolution providing for the appointment of a commmittee to make a study of methods, cost, etc. of microfilming of the Grand Lodge records and to make a report at the 1961 Annual Communication. STANLEY D . SUNDEEN, Grand Master EDWARD C . PETERSON, Grand Secretary
NEW BRUNSWICKâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1959-60 FRANK CROCKER THOMAS, Grand Master
ALBERT C . LEMMON, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 48 Members, 8,961 Gain, 9 The 93rd Annual Communication was held at Saint John May 26, I960. J. W M . D U N C A N , our representative, attended. A new Lodge was dedicated and consecrated. One Lodge celebrated its one hundredth anniversary. The Grand Lodge appropriated $1,000 for the New Brunswick Orphans' Home in support of its maintenance fund. The Grand Lodge furnishes the booklet "More Light in Masonry" to Lodges to be given to members on receiving the Third Degree. Each Lodge is encouraged to have an Educational Committee to meet with and assist Candidates. During the year thirty-one 50-year pins and certificates were presented. The Ritual Committee is working on a revision of the Funeral Service and on a pamphlet on "pronounciation of a lot of words". The standardization of floor work was discussed at District Meetings and the Ritual Committee expects to make a report on it soon. The Grand Lodge approved blanket liability insurance coverage for the Grand Lodge and all Constituent Lodges at a per capita cost of five cents per member to be assessed against all Lodges. Each District Deputy Grand Master submits a written report of Masonic activities in his District and the reports are printed in the book of Proceedings of the Grand Lodge. FRANK CROCKER THOMAS, Grand Master
ALBERT C . L E M M O N , Grand Secretary
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NEW HAMPSHIRE—1959-60 PERCY H . B E N N E T T , Grand Master HAROLD O . CADY, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 81 Members, 17,169 Loss, 4 The 171st Annual Communication was held at Manchester May 18, 1960 with six Past Grand Masters present and all Lodges represented. Our representative, ROBERT C . LAING, attended.
The 171st semi-annual Communication was held at Manchester November 17, 1959. The Governor of the State of New Hampshire was in attendance at the Grand Communication and extended greetings and words of welcome. The Grand Master attended religious services at the Cathedral of the Pines at Rindge, N . H., the annual observance of St. Johns Day there. The services were attended by large Masonic groups from N e w Hampshire and from neighboring Jurisdictions. Four New Hampshire Lodges celebrated centennials during the year. The Grand Lodge presented 63 iifty-year Medals during the year, the Grand Master personally making 21 of the presentations. In addition 14 were presented for N e w Hampshire by other Grand Lodges. The Grand Lodge holds the eight District Lodges of Instruction during the months of September, October, November and December. Three new chapters of DeMolay were instituted during the year. T h e Grand Master urged the Master of each Constituent Lodge to "appoint a carefully selected committee of interested brethren who will work diligently with existing DeMolay chapters and organize new Chapters where none are presently in existence." The Grand Lodge has been publishing a periodic Grand Lodge Bulletin for the past two years and its continuance was approved. The Grand Master recommended "the formation of new Lodges be encouraged in the smaller developing communities when interested groups of Freemasons can comply with the constitutional requirements. Masonic activity should be available in every well-integrated community . . . to those who are moving into New Hampshire in ever-increasing numbers. As an "indispensable element of the process of investigation", the Grand Master recommended that permission be granted Lodges to publish in their bulletins to members the names of petitioners. The recommendation was approved. PERCY H . B E N N E T T , Grand Master HAROLD O . CADY, Grand Secretary
NEW JERSEY—1959-60 W I L L I A M DAVIES, Grand Master HARVEY C . W H I L D E Y , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 289 Members, 107,321 Loss, 149 The 173rd Annual Communication was held at Atlantic City April 20-21, I960 with 16 Past Grand Masters present and 288 Lodges represented. In attendance, also, was our representative, JULIUS W . LODGEK. Past Grand Master FRANK C . SAYRS (1923) died April 28, 1959. Cornerstones of three new Masonic Temples were laid during the year. Almost 1,000 Masons attended the Annual Feast of St. John at the Mosque of Crescent Temple in Trenton. One Lodge celebrated its centennial during the year. For the first time in the history of the New Jersey Grand Lodge, 75-year
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diamond tokens were presented to two brethren. The Grand Lodge also presented 348 50-year gold tokens during the year. R.'. W . ' . H A L W . EARL, Senior Grand Warden, had the pleasure of raising his son on November 18, 1959. Only two editions of the New Jersey Masonic News were published and distributed during the year. Commenting, the Grand Master said, "In many Grand Jurisdictions . . . such periodicals are published regularly—six, eight and in some cases 10 times a year. If many of our sister Jurisdictions can do this, so can the Grand Lodge of New Jersey. Such a publication can be the greatest means of public relations we can possibly devise." The Committee on Masonic News and the Committee on Public Relations were instructed to secure data on publications from other Jurisdictions and report and make recommendations at the next Annual Communication. The Grand Lodge has started planning its 175th Anniversary observance in 1961-62. Letters of dispensation for the formation of a new Lodge were issued. The Ritual Committee was instructed to make a comprehensive study of the "problem of Code Books, Written Ciphers and Printed Ritual", and report back at the next Annual Communication with its recommendations. The present Law prohibits such books. The Grand Master, concerned by the flaunting of the Masonic Law forbidding use of liquor in any form at Lodge functions, issued a strongly worded Edict forbidding such use of liquor and stating, "A violation of this Edict shall constitute un-Masonic conduct and shall subject the Brother to Masonic charges." SAMUEL B . BROSUIS, Grand Master HARVEY C . W H I L D E Y , Grand Secretary
NEW MEXICO—1959-60 H. STANLEY D E N N I S , SR. Grand Master CHANDLER C . THOMAS, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 62 Members, 15,001 Gain, 312 The 83rd Annual Communication was held at Albuquerque March 21-22, I960 with 13 Past Grand Masters and our Representative, HOWELL GRIMES, present. Sixty Lodges were represented. Past Grand Master AMOS W . POLLARD (1915-16) died March 5, I960. A new Lodge was constituted, consecrated and dedicated, two new Lodge halls were dedicated and the cornerstones of a new church and a new Masonic Hall were laid. During the year New Mexico conferred 136 courtesy degrees for Lodges of other Jurisdictions and other Jurisdictions conferred 73 degrees for New Mexico Lodges. A Mason who affiliates with a New Mexico Lodge must pass a satisfactory' proficiency examination within 60 days or pay a $2 fee for certificate of proficiency. All New Mexico Lodges are required to subscribe to the Grand Lodge blanket liability insurance program. The maximum payment in the hospitalization clause of the program was increased from $1,000 to $2,000 per person. The total coverage is §10,000 per accident. The Grand Lodge turned down the recommendation that members to whom Life Memberships had been granted be exempted from the per capita assessment. Public ceremonies for the presentation of 25-year and 50-year membership pins were approved. New Mexico Lodges conferred 1,565 degrees during the year. The Grand Master and Grand Lecturer attended each of the Grand Lodge Workshops held in the 14 Masonic Districts of the Jurisdiction.
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New Mexico fees range from $50 to §152 and annual dues range from $6 to §20. The average Lodge fee is §89.92, which is $22.56 higher than ten years ago, and the average Lodge dues is §10.34, which is §1.79 higher than in 1950. A new Lodge was chartered at the Annual Communication. Lodge Secretaries have a breakfast together on the morning of the opening of the Grand Communication. W I L L I A M L . RANVILLE, Grand Master CHANDLER C . T H O M A S , Grartd Secretary
NEW YORK—1959-60 H . LLOYD J O N E S , Grand Master EDWARD R . CARMAN, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 1,064 Members, 302,572 Loss, 2,832 The 179th Annual Communication was held at New York City May 3-5, 1960 with seven Past Grand Masters present. N o figures on the number of Lodge representatives were published in the Proceedings. MARION R. KERNS, our representative, was present. Past Grand Master TOWNSEND SCUDDER (1906 and 1907) died February 22, 1960. The Jurisprudence Committee is composed of all the Past Grand Masters. The Grand Master commented on the fact that membership losses had been constant since 1946, that in 1946 new Master Masons totaled 16,494 while in 1959 new Masons were only 7,163, less than half. H e stated that 45,000 New York Masons resided outside the state. H e made a very significant statement in his comments, "As a Fraternity, we have a proud story to tell and our present and past deeds speak for themselves. W e have nothing to hide or to defend." In the past twelve years New York Masons have contributed §1,500,000 voluntarily for grants-in aid to a number of Medical institutions in the state, so that they could set u p special units to carry on research in this field. New York recently approved and had printed the Official Standard Work and Lectures in cipher form. The District Deputies reported a very favorable reception of the new cipher book by the Craft. Last year the Grand Lodge increased the per capita 15 cents and this session it was increased 25 cents, making a total of §3-65, $1.40 of which goes for the operation of the Grand Lodge and §2.25 for support of the Masonic Home. Increase in Lodge sponsorship of DeMolay and Youth Activities was reported. The Grand Secretary reported the Jurisdiction had 2,529 dual members within the state and 879 outside the state. Two Lodges U. D. were granted charters. The membership of the N e w York Masonic Home on February 29, I960 was 581, which included 205 men, 354 women and 22 children. The permanent Endowment Fund totals $18,955,737.97. CARL W . PETERSON, Grand Master EDWARD R . CARMAN, Grand Secretary
NEW ZEALAND—1958-59 CUTHBERT H . TAYLOR, Grand
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F, G. NORTHERN, Grand Secretary Lodges, 405 Members, 45,973 Gain, 593 The 70th Annual Communication was held at Christchurch November 25, 1959. Seven new Lodges were constituted during the year.
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Two New Zealand Lodges celebrated their centennials. The Grand Lodge approved building plans for two Lodges. The Grand Lodge operates the Papakura Masonic Boys' Home. There are eight boys in the home, two go to high school and six to primary school. One Lodge entertained the boys of the home for two weeks for a beach holiday. From the Widows and Orphans and Aged Persons Fund, 32 new annuities were granted and 29 others were increased while nine were reduced and 20 discharged. Fifteen, who had been receiving annuities, died during the year. Roskin Masonic Village is under construction. When completed it will house 96 residents in addition to buildings to house the Matron, her assistant and a staff estimated to number twelve. The foundation stone was laid November 8, 1958 with over 3,000 Brethren and ladies witnessing the ceremony. It was expected the buildings would be ready for occupation in March, I960. Past Grand Rank was conferred upon 34 Brethren "by reason of the special services rendered to the Craft". Fifty-year Service Badges were awarded to 68 Brethren, making a total of 526 such awards made by the Grand Lodge of New Zealand. The Kirkpatrick Masonic Institute is a home for girls, the object of which is "to provide a real home and to give each girl that opportunity in life which she might otherwise be denied. The 19 girls in the Home, which is the capacity, range in age from seven to 16 years. Three applications are on the waiting list. CuTHBERT H. TAYLOR, Grand Master F. G. NORTHERN, Grand Secretary
NORTH CAROLINAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1959-60 WILLIAM E L I H A N D , Grand Master CHARLES A. HARRIS, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 355 ' Members, 62,122 Gain, 758 The 173rd Annual Communication was held at Raleigh April 19-20, I960. Seventeen Past Grand Masters were present and 282 Lodges were represented. Our representative was absent. LESTER HAYWOOD GILLIKIN, Senior Grand Warden, died August 13, 1959. Four new Masonic Temples were dedicated, the cornerstones of two Masonic Temples and a building at Oxford Orphanage were laid. The Grand Lodge presented 147 50-year Buttons and 333 25-year certificates during 1959. The Code Commission is well on its work of completing the index and publication of Volume III of "A Digest of the Masonic Law in North Carolina". The Committee on Grand Lodge Library reported the early proceedings and other important record books of the Grand Lodge were "fast deteriorating and in very bad condition" and should be rebound. The Oxford Orphanage, supported by the Grand Lodge, was filled to capacity with an enrollment "of 312 children. The Grand Master stated his primary objectives this year were: The Promotion of the Lodge System of Masonic Education, Faithful Compliance with Masonic Law and Re-emphasis on the Moral Law. He elaborated on these three objectives in his address. The Grand Master granted two requests to waive physical disability and" refused two other requests. Permission was granted two Lodges to erect one-story Lodge buildings. North Carolina law requires all Lodge Officers to have made suitable proficiencyin the catechism of the Third Degree. Eleven Lodges not represented at the Grand Lodge sessions for two or more
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consecutive years were notified to send representatives or "show why their Charters should not be arrested." The average enrollment in the Masonic Home for the year was 74.3. The annual per capita cost was $1,552.22. The North Carolina per capita is $2.50. Three members of the North Carolina Supreme Court were in attendance at the Grand Communication and were recognized. HARVEY W A R D S M I T H , Grand
Master
CHARLES A. HARRIS, Grand Secretary
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Lodges, 119 Members, 13,935 Loss, 174 The 71st Annual Communication was held at Grand Forks June 20-22, I960 with 14 Past Grand Masters present and 106 Lodges represented. Our representative, W A L T E R H . M U R F I N , was present.
The Grand Lodge sponsors breakfasts for the District Deputy Grand Masters with the Deputy Grand Master in charge and for the District Deputy Grand Lecturers with the Grand Lecturer in charge. The Grand Master attended over 300 meetings during the year, was away from his home over 200 nights and traveled 30,000 miles. The Grand Master gave the keynote speech on the opening panel at the Midwest Conference on Masonic Education. H e also gave the noon luncheon banquet address at the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Manitoba. T h e Committee on Masonic Education is preparing two new pamphlets, "Information for the Master Mason and His Family" for the newly raised Master Masons and "History of Freemasonry in North Dakota." Two Lodges consolidated during the year. A North Dakota Master Mason must pass the proficiency examination in the Third Degree before he can be granted a dimit, hold oiBce in a Lodge or petition any of the Appendant Masonic Bodies for membership. The Grand Master issued an Edict ordering Worshipful Masters of all Constituent Lodges to submit to him a list of members whom they consider to be in violation of the liquor section of the Masonic Code. The Grand Master recommended reducing the Masonic Districts of the state from 23 to 12. H e also recommended making a study of about 30 communities of the state having populations of from 500 to 2,000 that do not have Masonic Lodges. Four Resolutions were presented calling for repeal of the section of the Masonic Code which prohibits receiving petitions from persons engaged in the sale of liquors. After installation of the new Grand Master, the Grand Lodge was declared "at ease" and the new Grand Master's wife and mother and sons and daughters with their husbands and wives and children were admitted and introduced. T h e Grand Master's wife presented him with a gavel and scroll. It is significant that Grand Master GORDON L . PAXMAN is the first Grand Master of North Dakota to liave been a member of DeMolay. 'C^oRDON L. PAXMAN, Grand Master J O S E P H A. JAMESON, Grand
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NOVA SCOTIA—1959-60 CYRIL H . COLWELL, Grand Master HAROLD F . SIPPRELL, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 114 Members, 14,794 Loss, 57 The 95th Annual Communication was held at Braemar Lodge June 13-14, I960. Nine Past Grand Masters were present and our representative was absent. One Lodge celebrated its 175th Anniversary during the year. The Grand Master reported that he had traveled 30,000 miles visiting Nova Scotia Lodges and that in his travels he "was greeted at the roadside by one wildcat, three racoon, ten rabbits, sixteen foxes and fifty-eight deer". He visited all 114 Lodges of his Jurisdiction, some of them more than once. Among the literature distributed by the Board of Masonic Education and the Board of Ritual were booklets containing 255 Masonic questions and answers, new booklets on Masonic funeral service and books of rules and regulations for the Masonic Home. All Nova Scotia Lodges are covered under a blanket policy for public liability and porperty damage. Each District Deputy Grand Master makes a written report of activities in his district at the Annual Communication and they are printed in the Book of Proceedings. Two new Lodges were constituted, a new Masonic Temple was dedicated and two Lodges had mortgage burning ceremonies. The Grand Secretary publishes a monthly bulletin which is sent to all Lodges. Five Lodges asked for, and received, sufficient copies to send to their members. The Grand Lodge promoted, and the Legislature of Nova Scotia enacted, legislation automatically constituting each Lodge as a corporate body. The Committee on Fraternal Relations reported on the break in fraternal relations with the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia by the Grand Lodge of Mississippi. The. committee chairman stated, "there never was, and is not now, any truth whatever in any of the statements made" by the Mississippi Grand Lodge. T h e Grand Master recommended "that negotiations be continued with the Grand Lodge of Mississippi with a view to restoring amicable relations." W I L L I A M EVERETT MOSELEY, Grand
Master
HAROLD F . SIPPRELL, Grand Secretary
OHIO—1959 CHESTER HODGES, Grand Master ANDREW J. W H I T E , J R . , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 666 Members, 282,793 Gain, 170 The 150th Annual Communication was held at Cincinnati October 16-17, 1959 with 15 Past Grand Masters present and 660 Lodge Representatives. Present also was our representative, JAMES J. HARBAGE.
Past Grand Master HARRY STEVENS JOHNSON (1923) died March 19, 1959. He served as Grand Secretary from 1924 until his death. The cornerstones of six new Masonic Temples, two new church buildings and a high school building were laid. Nine new Masonic buildings and a new church were dedicated. Two new Lodges were constituted during the year, one Lodge was re-consecrated and dedicated and five others were re-consecrated. Ohio has four 70-year Masons. The Ohio Masonic Home has 520 guests, 225 men and 295 women, and as of July 1, 1959 there were 24 on the waiting list. The average daily per capita
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cost was §5.19. The Home has an Endowment Fund of $5,120,898.75 and the Endowment Fund was increased $243,136.65 during the past year. Nine Ohio Lodges celebrated centennials the past year. The Grand Master recommended that the incoming Grand Master be requested to appoint a Committee to make an independent study of the District System and make recommendations. At present Ohio has 25 Districts. The Grand Master was concerned by the low Lodge attendance and said he thought it was due mainly to four things: Poor ritualistic work, failure to have interesting programs, failure to give proper notice when degrees are being conferred and failure to recognize and welcome Brethren, especially new members. A survey showed that in 1897 Ohio had 498 Lodges and 41,713 members, an average of 84 members per Lodge. Now there are 666 Lodges and 282,793 members, an average of nearly 425 per Lodge. The Grand Master stated the formation of new Lodges has not kept pace with membership and that many areas do not have Lodges, yet have enough population to support one. He recommended "a careful analysis be made to determine whether Freemasonry would be served better by the establishment and constituting of new Lodges." The Grand Master urged wholehearted support of Youth Organizations. He said, "Ours is the duty to maintain Masonic ideals at their best and to transmit them on to those who follow. In helping Youth we make the future of Masonry stronger." CHAS. K . C U N N I N G H A M , Grand Master ANDREW J. W H I T E , J R . , Grand Secretary
OKLAHOMA—1959 RAY K . BABB, Grand Master ]. FRED LATHAM, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 383 Members, 86,883 Loss, 358 The 52nd Annual Communication was held at Guthrie February 9—11, I960 with 17 Past Grand Masters present and 277 Lodges represented. HAROLD P. COOK, our representative, was present. Past Grand Master JOHN CLARENCE HUBBARD (1948) died March 18, 1959, J O H N GARRISON ALEXANDER, Senior Grand Deacon, died April 21, 1959 and ARTHUR PAUL GLASER, Junior Grand Deacon, died May 7, 1959. Cornerstones of two new Lodge buildings and a public school auditorium were laid, two Lodge buildings were dedicated and a monument was dedicated on the exact spot where Oklahoma Lodge No. 4, then under the Grand Lodge of Arkansas, held its meetings in 1868. The Grand Master attended the Juvenile Institute at Pittsburgh, Pa., which is sponsored by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. The Grand Master announced he had traveled over 65,000 miles doing the work of Grand Master. The Grand Lodge adopted a resolution providing for the Grand Lodge paying not to exceed $150 to defray the funeral expenses upon the death of a guest of the Masonic Home, provided the guest is buried in the Masonic section of the cemetery at Guthrie. All Oklahoma Lodges were requested to write a Lodge history and send it to Past Grand Master GILBERT B . BRISTOW, who is gathering material for a history of the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. Two Oklahoma Lodges consolidated during the year. Oklahoma severed fraternal relations with the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia
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because "it recognized a Prince Hall Grand Lodge and because of the apparent policy of accepting men of African descent into their Lodges." The per diem for representatives at the Grand Lodge Session, was increased from $6 to $8, effective at the next Annual Communication. Twelve Oklahoma Lodges observed their 50th Anniversaries in 1959. A graduate in Library Service was employed and has started work on cataloguing, marking and arranging books in the Grand Lodge Library. Two Area Institutes were held during the summer. The Grand Lodge has 50 qualified Masonic speakers registered in the Speakers' Bureau program. "The Oklahoma Mason" is the official Grand Lodge publication. ERNEST C . MORRIS, Grand Master J. FRED LATHAM, Grand Secretary
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Lodges, 192 Members, 44,370 Loss, 176 The 110th Annual Communication was held at Eugene June 15-17, 1960 with 15 Past Grand Masters present and 183 Lodges represented. RICHARD V. CARLESON, our representative, was present. The largest Oregon Lodge has 1,202 members and the smallest 3 1 . Oregon Military Lodge U. D. of Frankfort, Germany, has 273 members. This Lodge raised 35 the past year. The Grand Lodge voted to pay $10 per Chartered Lodge to the George Washington Masonic National Memorial at Alexandria, Va. The resolution was defeated which would have assessed 25 cents per capita for four years for the Memorial Endowment Fund. The Dispensation for the Oregon Military Lodge U.D. of Frankfort, Germany, was renewed. The Committee on Masonic Education reported general acceptance by Oregon Lodges of the Mentor Plan and that the third printing was in process, 1200 kits having been sold. Thirty-five Oregon Lodges sponsored teacher recognition receptions as a part of Public School activities. It was reported that nearly seventy per cent of the Lodge Public School Committees made school visitations. T h e Public School Committee's report stated, "A check over the state will show a large percentage of school board members are Masonic Brethren, with the number increasing each year." The Blood Program Committee urged more participation in the program. It also recommended that a form letter be prepared to send to Lodge when blood is requested. The Masonic Home has 91 members, 70 men and 21 women. The average age is 81.71. An amendment was adopted providing that "A Master Mason who has failed to pass the examination on the Candidate's Lecture of the Master Mason Degree within six months from the date of the conferral of the degree, may be dropped from the rolls unless granted additional time, or excused." An amendment requiring eight weeks waiting period, instead of four, before balloting on petitioners, was not adopted. An amendment to eliminate the liquor regulation was defeated. JULIUS M . SWANSON, Grand Master HARRY D . PROUDFOOT, Grand Secretary
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PENNSYLVANIA—1959 SANFORD M . CHILCOTE, Grand
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ASHBY B. PAUL, Grand Secretary Lodges, 590 Members, 257,268 Gain, 263 The Annual Communication was held at Philadelphia December 28, 1959 with six Past Grand Masters present. Pennsylvania does not exchange Grand Representatives. Four quarterly Communications were held, in March with 263 Lodges represented, in June with 175 Lodges represented, in September with 313 Lodges represented, and early in December with 447 Lodges represented. Four new Lodges were constituted and a Lodge Room and a Masonic Temple dedicated. The Grand Master sent a letter to each Lodge on March 18, 1959 announcing his decision authorizing Subordinate Lodges to sponsor Chapters of the International Order of DeMolay. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania was made a Mason on Sight. Judge CARL GUSTAV LORCH SCHRAMM, nationally recognized leader in the
field of Juvenile Court Work, and whose work in the National Council of Juvenile Court Judges was known throughout the nation, died September 5, 1959. He was referred to as "a humble servant of God whose life was dedicated to service to children in trouble and distress". One Pennsylvania Lodge celebrated its l65th Anniversary and another its 150th, and seven Lodges celebrated Centennials. In his inaugural address, the newly elected Grand Master outlined an 8-point program: 1. Increase the attendance at Masonic Lodge meetings. 2. Make Masonic meetings more interesting. 3. Inspire a greater pride and understanding among members. 4. Educate Pennsylvania Masons on the benevolence projects of the Fraternity. 5. Improve the physical condition of Blue Lodge meeting rooms. 6. Constitute Blue Lodges in new and growing communities. 7. Give every possible help to the Order of DeMolay. 8. Rekindle the spirit of Masonry—the spirit that prompted us to knock at the door in the beginning. M A X F . BALCOM, Grand Master AsHBY B. PAUL, Grand Secretary
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND—1958-59 EARL R . STETSON, Grand Master
F. A. VANINDERSTINE, Grand Secretary Lodges, 16 Members, 1,488 Gain, 9 The 84th Annual Communication was held at Charlottetown June 24, 1959. Thirteen Past Grand Masters were present and 14 Lodges represented. Our representative was absent. Past Grand Master HOWARD E . WARD died March 8, 1959. F. A. VANINDERSTINE, who has been Grand Secretary, was elected Grand Junior Warden. Two Brothers, both from the same Lodge, received 50-year Jewels. The Grand Master visited all Lodges of his Jurisdiction during his term of office.
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One Lodge celebrated its Centennial, which was featured by a rededication service. For several years the Grand Lodge has sponsored a Masonic Conference to which all Lodge Masters, Wardens and Secretaries are invited. Masonic subjects are discussed. Two Rituals are in use in the Jurisdiction. The Grand Lecturer recommended that a Lodge of Instruction be organized and conducted in every Lodge to increase ritualistic proficiency. The Grand Secretary was instructed by the Board of General Purposes to send a form letter to each Lodge calling attention to certain violations of the Constitution as regards the keeping of various Lodge records. T h e Board recommended that the Grand Lodge supply each Lodge with uniform books for keeping records. The Book of Annual Proceedings was revised in order to reduce the cost of printing, which had been costing about 20 per cent of the total revenue. Notice was given that a constitutional amendment would be submitted at the next Annual Communication providing for the raising of the per capita from $1.75 to $2.25, to be divided $1.75 towards funds for Grand Lodge purposes, 25 cents for the Orphans' Fund and 25 cents for the Benevolent Fund. DAVID ROSCOE W A L K E R , Grand
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FLOYD DRAKE, Grand Secretary
QUEENSLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1959-60 HORACE B E N J A M I N MILLINER, Grand
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V. I. CARTER, Grand Secretary Lodges, 454 Members, 36,921 Gain, 286 Quarterly Communications of the Grand Lodge are held in September, December, March and June of each Lodge year, which year ends in June. Our representative, S. S. SPURR, attended. The Grand Secretary tendered apologies for non-attendance on behalf of a number of members of the Grand Lodge. The motion "That the Board of General Purposes be asked to prepare a direction to be forwarded to the Secretaries of all Lodges in this Jurisdiction warning Freemasons of the dangers inherent in using their membership and rank in Masonry in ingratiating themselves with the public in attempting to attain public positions" brought out some rather bitter discussion. The motion was defeated. Five new Lodges were consecrated during the year and the foundation stones of three Masonic Temples were laid. All petitions must be sent to the Board of General Purposes for approval before Lodges can ballot on them. There are 47 Masons, seven widows and three married couples in the Freemason's Home. A new building at the Home is being constructed. The Past Grand Lodge Officers' association presented a check in the amount of 1,000 pounds for the Aged Masons, Widows and Orphans' Fund. "The Centennial Story" is in the final stages of production and all Lodges are urged to get orders in "as surplus stocks are not being carried against possible future requests". Past Grand Master A. E. ROBERTS was presented a Sixty Years' Service Jewel by the Grand Master. The largest Queensland Lodge has 255 members and the smallest has 19. HORACE B E N J A M I N MILLINER, Grand
V. I. CARTER, Grand Secretary
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QUEBEC—1959-60 LIONEL J. ROBB, Grand
Master
J. McL. MARSHALL, Grand Secretary Lodges, 106 Members, 17,988 Loss, 51 The 90th Annual Communication was held at Montreal June 2, I960 with six Past Grand Masters present and 97 Lodges represented. Our representative was absent. Past Grand Master HOMER ACTON M I T C H E L L (1940-1941) died June 17, 1959. Life Memberships total 2,960, an increase of 68 over last year. In reporting the first loss in membership since 1942, the Grand Master commented, "No undue concern need be felt at this circumstance. Membership, for the sake of membership, should never be an objective in this Order actually. The small loss of 51 reflects rather the desire of some Lodges to set their house in order, finding it necessary to sever connections with members who have been tardy beyond all reason in the non-payment of dues". The Grand Lodge had one special Communication for the purpose of constituting a new Lodge. One Quebec Lodge celebrated its 100th anniversary. The Grand Master brought up the question of "homes for our aged folks" and the part Masonry might play in their establishment. The subject has been discussed previously but the Grand Master said, "renewed interest seems such as to warrant the appointment of a committee to again study the question, in the light of our new economic conditions, as regards senior citizens of this country". The largest Quebec Lodge has 625 members and the smallest has 29. The Advisory Committee on Lodge Buildings outlined nine kinds of informs-' tion necessary for a Lodge to furnish before the committee could rule on a building project: Outline of plans, estimate of cost, amount Lodge funds, estimate of revenue from assessments or contributions, amount to be borrowed together with terms, additional financial assistance required, how title of building will be vested, complete financial statement of Lodge and statement showing resident and non-resident members, members received and members lost for past 10 years. LIONEL J. ROBB, Grand Master
J. McL. MARSHALL, Grand Secretary
RHODE ISLAND—1958-59 HARRY J. COOPER, Grand Master FRED W . JOHNSTONE, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 44 Members, 19,171 Loss, 34 The 168th Annual Communication was held at Providence May 18, 1959 with 12 Past Grand Masters present and 43 Lodges represented. Rhode Island has a semi-annual Communication in November. A new Lodge room was dedicated during the year. Past Grand Master FRED W . JOHNSTONE, Grand Secretary, suffered a heart attack in April and submitted his resignation. The Secretary's report showed a courtesy degree conferred for an un-named Kansas Lodge. April 19, 1959 was designated as Masonic Sunday and every Mason in Rhode Island was strongly urged to attend Divine Worship at the service arranged for his district. The Committee on Jurisdictional Lines and Application Forms recommended the elimination of Lodge Jurisdictions to permit a petitioner to petition the Lodge
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of his choice, and suggested the proposition be submitted to the Grand Lodge at the next Annual Communication. The Rhode Island Grand Lodge sponsors a number of activities for Youth including basketball leagues and tournaments, Softball leagues, track meets, bowling tournaments, recreation centers, etc. The Grand Master appointed a Special Committee to study the present system of Grand Lodge succession and make recommendations. The Grand Master announced a change in procedure, that the new Grand Master would be installed by the Past Grand Master who appointed hirn first as a Deputy in the Grand Lodge instead of by the retiring Grand Master. HAILES L . PALMER, Grand Master HERBERT A. CROWELL, Grand Secretary
SOUTH AUSTRALIA—1959-60 JUSTICE DUDLEY BRUCE ROSS, Grand
Master
F. J. ALLEN, Grand Secretary Lodges, 199 Members, 27,330 Gain, 425 The Annual Communication was held at Adelaide April 20, 1960. No figures on the number of Lodges represented were given. Our representative, W . H. ESSEX, was present.
Six new Lodges were consecrated and six new Temples were dedicated during the year. Work has commenced on the erection of the 12 flatlets for the accommodation of aged Brethren and aged widows of Brethren. The W a r Relief Fund was established by the Grand Lodge in October, 1940 for the relief of returned incapacitated Brethren and indigent dependents of deceased or incapacitated Brethren as a result of World W a r II, or other wars in which Australia is hereafter involved. The Grand Lodge established two additional "Grand Lodge of Freemasons' Scholarships Nos. 19 and 20 at the last Annual Communication. The scholarships are to be alloted to children between the ages of 10 and 18, for the education of necessitous, not necessarily brilliant pupils". The publishers of "The South Australian Freemason" announced that the February issue would be the last as it was operating at a loss. The Grand Lodge appointed a committee to meet with the publishing firm to attempt to work out a plan for continuing the publication. T h e Masters' and Wardens' Association is considering establishing a new monthly journal. To be eligible for the Cottage Homes a Brother must be 65 years of age or over and widows of Brethren must be 60 years of age or over. The Grand Master stated, "Some Brethren have from time to time attended Lodge clothed in grey or brown suits, colored shirts and ties, and tan shoes. Considerable relaxation was made during the war, and for some time afterwards, in Lodge attire, but a sufficient period has now elapsed for every Brother to have been able to provide himself with evening dress, or at least a dinner-suit". JUSTICE D U D L E Y BRUCE ROSS, Grand
Master
F. J. ALLEN, Grand Secretary
SOUTH CAROLINA—1959-60 THOMAS H . POPE, Grand Master H E N R Y F . COLLINS, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 300 Members, 57,323 Gain, 810 The 223rd Annual Communication was held at Greenville April 28-29, I960
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with six Past Grand Masters present and 275 Lodges represented. Our representative was absent. Past Grand Master S. M A N E R MARTIN (1939-41) died December 17, 1959. A new Masonic Temple was dedicated, two new Lodges were consecrated, dedicated and constituted, and cornerstones were laid and dedication ceremonies were held for five new Temples. One Lodge, set to work under Dispensation, was granted a Charter. Six South Carolina Lodges observed their .Centennials during the year. The Grand Master wrote individual letters to each of 444 newly-raised Master Masons d uring the year. The Lodge Secretaries furnished him with the names and addresses. Awards of 50-year emblems were made to 72 Brethren and 375 received 25-year Service Lapel Buttons. The Grand Master ruled that a Candidate whose right hand was severed across the palm below the base of the first joint of his thumb did not meet the physical requirements of the Code. A special Masonic Building Committee, investigating the problem of a Grand Lodge building, visited and inspected several Grand Lodge buildings in other Jurisdictions and a complete report was given. N o action was taken. The Grand Lodge Building Fund amounts to nearly $300,000. A Special Committee appointed to consider the advisability and feasibility of establishing a Masonic University in South Carolina recommended "that no action be taken on the matter at this time". The Grand Master recommended the establishment of a Trust Fund to be used to provide the complete four-year medical education of a deserving South Carolinian at the State Medical College, with the promise that if the recipient would agree to practice medicine in a rural community in the State which lacks medical facilities for a period of five years, his obligation would be paid in full, otherwise he would be required to repay, with interest, the entire amount borrowed. H U G H N . LAYNE, Grand Master H E N R Y F . COLLINS, Grand Secretary
SOUTH DAKOTA—1959-60 N O R M A N J. DOOLITTLE, Grand Master ELVIN F . STRAIN, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 168 Members, 20,317 Loss, 98 The 86th Annual Communication was held at Sioux Falls June 14—15, I960 with 16 Past Grand Masters present and 114 Lodges represented. WILLIAM E . MITCHELL, our representative, was in attendance. Past Grand Master MARION E . CROCKETT (1936-37) died November 25, 1959 and Past Grand Master HARRY B . REYNOLDS (1941-42) died December 28, 1959. Three new Masonic Temples were dedicated and the cornerstone of a new Masonic Temple was laid. Several Districts had Fellowship Breakfasts on Sunday morning and following the breakfasts the group of Masons attended church services. The Grand Secretary reported 59 Lodges gained in membership, 21 Lodges showed no change and 88 had membership losses. Kansas was one of thirteen Jurisdictions which presented 50-year emblems as a courtesy for the South Dakota Grand Lodge. The per capita Grand Lodge dues were raised from $1.50 to $2. A proposed amendment providing for the publishing and distribution of a cipher in addition to the complete authorized ritual, the Entered Apprentice
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Lecture, First Section, and the Fellow Craft, First Section, each in a separate section, was adopted. Four issues of the "Grand Lodge Masonic Messenger" were printed and mailed to Masters, Senior Wardens and Secretaries of each Lodge and to members of the Grand Lodge family. Lodges were urged to have bulletin boards. The new Senior Warden's Manual is ready for printing. Extensive improvements were made to the Grand Lodge Library the past year, including new carpeting, new light fixtures, new boiler and repairs to heating system and painting and decorating. The Committee on Liability Insurance reported it had secured definite information on types of coverage and cost from other Grand Jurisdictions and would continue to get some additional facts and figures before submitting a definite plan. J O H N S. R O W E , Grand Master ELVIN F . STRAIN, Grand Secretary
TASMANIA—1959 H . V E R N O N J O N E S , Grand Master
H . A. W I L K I N S O N , Grand Secretary Lodges, (>9 Members, 8,758 Gain, 140 The 69th Annual Communication was held at Launceston February 27, 1960. Our representative, J. M. PARKER, was present and 59 Lodges were represented. A half-yearly Communication is held in August. Past Grand Master LAWRIE ABRA died August 3, 1959 and Past Grand Master T. C. SIMPSON died July 25, 1959. Two new Lodges were consecrated and foundation stones for two Lodges were laid. In one of the Lodges members did all of the building work except the brick work. Most Tasmanian Lodges have at least one special church service each year. The Grand Master urged each Lodge to set aside at least three nights each year for instruction and discussion where every Brother has the opportunity to ask for information. The Grand Master reminded all Lodges "of the extreme importance of the duties of the Stewards. Temperate themselves, they should realize their responsibility in dispensing liquor at the Festive Board. It is not true hospitality to force drink on Brethren or to open bottles of liquor in excess of requirements". The Board of General Purposes called attention of Lodges to the necessity of reading the monthly lists of candidates in full in open Lodge as "it is part of the machinery by which undesirable persons are prevented from joining the Craft". The Grand Master stressed the importance of every Brother being actively associated with his church. He said, "May every Brother in this Jurisdiction become a pillar of religious light in his community." REV. H . J. RALPH, Grand Master H . A. W I L K I N S O N , Grand Secretary
TENNESSEE—1959-60 EVEL G U Y F R C Z E L L , Grand Master
THOMAS EARL Doss, Grand Secretary Lodges, 387 Members, 89,003 Gain, 1,023 The I46th Annual Communication was held at Nashville March 23-24, I960 with 16 Past Grand Masters present and 378 Lodges represented. W M . R . PATTON, JR., our representative, was present.
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Past Grand Master. CLYDE HUBERT W I L S O N (1953) died November 2, 1959 and Junior Grand Warden W A L T E R THOMAS WILLIAMS died May 15, 1959. All Lodges, were, represented at District meetings. Four Lodges had more than 50 per cent of their members attending District Meetings. The Grand Master reported that when he attended the George Washington Masonic Memorial Association's annual meeting he had the pleasure of presenting $32,936.50 from the Grand Lodge of Tennessee for the Endowment Fund and $2,956 for. the Operating Fund. '••'• The Grand Master's theme for the year was "Masonic Responsibility" with particular emphasis on the responsibility as American citizens and Masons to cast their ballots on election day for those who believe in those principles that have made America the nation it is today." He remarked, in his address, "It was well received and I hope some good was accomplished." A new Lodge was consecrated, dedicated and constituted during the year and seven Lodge Halls were dedicated. T h e cornerstone of a n e v Masonic Temple was laid. The first Grand Communication of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee was held December 27, 1813 at Knojtville. T h e Sesquicentenhial Committee, working on the 150th anniversary observance, recommended it be held in Knoxville in October, 1963, with further planning to be developed and proposed at the next Annual Communication. The front Lodge Room of the Grand Lodge building is being air conditioned. Tennessee fees range from $35 to $100 and annual dues from $3 to $20. Twenty-one Lodges increased dues and eleven increased fees the past year. In 10 years the average dues has increased from $4.75 to $6.40 and the average fees from $4l.89 to $49.61. Automatic suspension when a Mason is convicted of a felony was voted. '" ' Appropriations for the promotion of DeMolay and Rainbow for Girls was again approved. The salary of t h e Grand Secretary was raised $480. W I L E Y ODELL M A Y , Grand Master T H O M A S EARL D O S S , Grand
Secretary
TEXAS—1959 RANDALL E U G E N E BRISCOE, Grand
Master
HARVEY C . BYRD, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 959 Members, 242,676 • Gain, 1,719 The 124th Annual Communication was held at Waco. December 2 - 3 , 1959 with 497 Lodges represented and 21 Past Grand Masters present. Our representative, W . B. JACK BALL, a Past Grand Master, was present. Past Grand Master WALLACE HUGHSTON (1933) died April 21, 1959 and Past Grand Master PAUL TURNEY (1957) died August 22, 1959. Cornerstones of nine new Masonic Temples and two public school buildings were laid, eight Lodge buildings were dedicated and four new Lodges were constituted. Two Lodges consolidated during the year and one Lodge gave up its charter. The Grand Librarian reported that 950 books had been added to the Library the past year, bringing the total books to 24,448. In his address the Grand Master stated, "I am convinced that we desperately need two things of first importance. W e need better informed Masons, and we need better and more enthusiastic leadership from the Officers of our Constituent Lodges". Charters were granted to four new Lodges.
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As a courtesy a Kansas. 50-year gold emblem was presented to Brother Ross F. PDCLEY, a member of St.'Bernard Lodge N o . 222, Dodge City, Kansas. The Grand Master gave consent to twelve Lodges to borrow' money for building, remodeling or improving. Six Texas Lodges celebrated centennials during the year. Each new Master Mason in Texas is presented a brochure, "Children with a Future". "The Lodge System for Masonic Education", approved by the Grand Lodge of Texas, provides for each Lodge to have a committee of five members, or less, to meet with the Candidate before receiving his First Degree, and again after receiving each of the three degrees—four times in all. The purpose is to produce better-informed Masons by giving them a clearer knowledge of "what it is all about". The Grand Lodge outlines suggested procedures for each meeting with the Candidate. For the ninth consecutive year the Grand Lodge participated in the Public Schools Week Program and works with the State Department of Education in promoting the program. The first draft of the Revision of the Laws of the Grand Lodge of Texas has been completed and it was voted to print 1,375 copies. J O H N T . BEAN, Grand Master HARVEY C . BYRD, Grand Secretary
UTAH—1959 CHARLES LEANDER PRISK, Grand
Master
CLARENCE M . GROSHELL, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 30 Members, 6,832 Loss, 7 The 88th Annual Communication was held at Salt Lake City January 25—26, I960 with 16 Past Grand Masters and our representative, ERIC A. BJORKLUND, present and all Lodges represented. The Grand Lodge dedicated a new Masonic Temple during the year. The Grand Master visited each Lodge of Utah during his term of office. Two Utah Lodges are planning the building of new Temples and another has purchased a site for a future building. A centennial observance was held on June 21, 1959 to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the erection of the first Masonic Temple in Utah, at Camp Floyd in 1859. A monument was dedicated at the site. The Grand Master is the first Past Master Councilor of the Order of DeMolay of Utah to become Grand Master and he was the honored guest when the Utah State Chapter conferred the DeMolay Initiatory Degree on a class of 34 boys on November 11, 1959. The Grand Master installed new Lodge officers in seven Utah Lodges. The Special Committee on Revision of the Code has completed its work, the books are printed and being distributed. They sell for $2.25 each. The Grand Secretary reported that the assets of t h e 30 Utah Lodges totals $758,000, a gain of $20,000 the past year. Of this amount $380,000 is invested in Masonic Temples and in Temple sites. Utah has nine Masonic Districts, each in charge of a Deputy Grand Lecturer. The largest district has seven Lodges and the smallest has two. The Grand Lodge of Utah actively promotes DeMolay, which has six chapters in the state and a total membership of 402. T h e committee reported "the great need of this worthwhile organization is adult leadership", and stated it was necessary to suspend one DeMolay chapter because no adult to act as Chapter Dad or as chairman of the Advisory Council could be found. J. PARKER COOMBS, Grand Master CLARENCE M . GROSHELL, Grand Secretary
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VERMONT—1959-60 FRANK M . BROWNELL, Grand Master A A R O N H . G R O U T , Gratid Secretary
Lodges, 103 Members, 18,145 Loss, 158 The l67th Annual Communication was held at Burlington June 15-16, I960 with 10 Past Grand Masters present and 94 Lodges represented. Our representative was absent. The Grand Lodge dedicated a new Masonic Temple during the year. It' was reported that a Kansas Lodge, unnamed, conferred all three degrees for a Vermont Lodge. George Washington Lodge No. 51 of Chelsea observed the 100th Anniversary of its chartered existence on January 23, I960 and the Grand Master was the principal speaker. Representatives were present from 22 Lodges. Masonic history revealed that the first Lodge at Chelsea was chartered in 1800, 160 years ago, but that it apparently became inactive during Anti-Masonic times from 1830 to 1857. Gov. ROBERT T . STAFFORD was presented and made a brief address at the Grand Lodge. One Vermont Lodge holds an annual outdoor meeting on a mountain and guests were present from a number of Lodges and from Massachusetts, Connecticut and N e w York. Commenting on DeMolay, the Grand Master said, "My Brothers, I cannot impress upon you too forcefully of the opportunity we have in sponsoring and helping in every way possible this splendid group of young men". The Grand Master ruled that it was Masonically proper for any Lodge to cause its original charter to be photostated and to use such in lieu of the original, and to treat the original by some safe process to prevent deterioration. The Grand Master also ruled it was permissable for a Lodge to form an organization to become part of a sports league and that participants could display Masonic identifications on their garments. Vermont has 13 Masonic Districts and attendance at District meetings ranged from 63 to 127. The dean of Vermont Lodge secretaries has served 35 years. Thirty-eight secretaries have served 10 years or more. The Grand Lodge received $26,490 from Temple rentals. The Vermont Code of Masonic Law has been re-drafted. It was approved and ordered printed. N . D E A N R O W E , Grand Master A A R O N H . H U N T , Grand Secretary
VICTORIA—1959 SIR DALLAS BROOKS, Grand
Master
C. W . DAVIS, Grand Secretary Lodges, 789 . Members, 116,045 Gain, 1,444 Quarterly Communications are held in March, June, September and December. W . STEWARD, who served as Grand Secretary for 30 years, retiring in 1951, died December 5, 1958. Six Lodges were consecrated during the year and seven Temples were dedicated. The Freemasons' Hospital treated 3,000 patients during the year, about twothirds of whom were Masons. The hospital has 113 beds.
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The Board of General Purposes set u p new regulations governing the building or adding to and altering of Lodge Temples. The Grand Lodge of Victoria was founded by 137 Lodges, having about 7,000 members, and the Grand Lodge was inaugurated in 1889. T h e first actual record of membership was in 1896 when 172 Victoria Lodges had 7,677 members. T h e largest gain for the Jurisdiction was 5,652 in 1947. Victoria has 238 Lodges of Instruction under license of the Grand Master. A proposed amendment would have limited any Lodge to eight initiates in any one year. T h e proposer stated "By a Lodge initiating only eight we have free nights to advance our knowledge by lectures." One who commented on the proposal stated, " I feel we should not mass produce Freemasons. If w e rush men through Freemasonry they lose interest. If we consider Freemasonry worth waiting for, those are the men we want." The proposal did not carry. SIR DALLAS BROOKS, Grand
Master
C W . DAVIS, Grarid Secretary
VIRGINIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1959 SAMUEL D E X T E R FORIBES, Grand
Master
ARCHER BAILEY G A Y , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 337 Members, 69,115 Gain, 966 The 182nd Annual Communication was held at Richmond February 9 - 1 1 , i960 with 16 Past Grand Masters present. N o report on number of Lodges represented was given. Our representative, J O H N R . STOKES, was in attendance. Past Grand Master ROBERT SOUTH BARRETT (1942) died February 24, 1959. Old records in the Grand Lodge Library and Museum are being laminated between films of plastic to preserve them and make it possible to handle them without damage to paper or to ink. The Grand Lodge of Virginia maintains a Speakers' Bureau. An "Officers Manual" has been published and it is available to^all Worshipful Masters and Senior Wardens. The Masonic Home Endowment Fund was increased by $151,748.59 during the year. Twenty-three ladies, 17 men, 10 girls and 13 boys are in the Home. A committee recommendation that the Grand Lodge name should be "The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Ancient and Honorable Society of Free and Accepted Masons in Virginia" instead of the title "Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the Commonwealth of Virginia", as has been used, was not adopted. A proposed amendment which would have giveii the Master of a Lodge an option on voting on the moral qualifications of a Candidate for advancement was not adopted. T h e Law continues to require a ballot on each advancement. A resolution to raise the Grand Lodge per capita from $3.50 to $4.50, the additional dollar to go to the Endowment fund of the Home, was not adopted. A proposed change in the Masonic Funeral Service was voted down. A Resolution providing for each newly raised Master Mason to pay $25 to the Masonic Home Endowment Fund was voted down. A Resolution was adopted establishing an Employment Committee to make recommendations for the establishment of an Employment Bureau for Master Masons and to report at the 1961 session of the Grand Lodge. C. M. FLINTOFF, Grand Master ARCHER BAILEY G A Y , Grand Secretary
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WASHINGTONUl959-6e ROBERT^ H; GVTHKIE,
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D A N I E L T . SIMMONS, Acting Grand Secretary Lodges, 282 Members, 68,992 Loss, 203 The 103rd Annual Communication was held at Yakima June 21-22, I960 with 20 Past Grand Masters present and 271 Lodges represented. Our representative was absent. ,' i J O H N I. PREISSNER retired as Grand Secretary March 16, I960 after serving over 15: years. H e was elected Grand Secretary Emeritus. Past Grand Master HERBERT A. DAVIS (1956-57) died November 9, 1959 and Past'Grand Master FRANK L . POOLE (1937-38) died February 20, I960. Alaska is in the Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Washington and the Grand Master visits the Lodges in Alaska during the summer. There are 15 Masonic Lodges in Alaska and the Grand Master visited all except one. During the year four cornerstones were laid, four Masonic Temples were dedicated and one new Lodge was constituted. Three Washington Lodges conferred degrees at the Masonic Home during the year. The Grand Master participated in the installation of officers in eleven Lodges. Thirty-four Lodges were granted permission to attend Divine Services "clothed as Masons". The Grand Master recomrnended "that the incoming Grand Master appoint a comihittee of three to study ways and means of financing the construction of an adequate office building and a suitable location for the same and to report at the next Annual Communication". Washington collects $1 additional from each petitioner for the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association. Twenty certificates of proficiency were awarded, a gain of five over last year. T h e Masonic Home Endowment Fund was increased $309,813.71 for the year and now totals $2,767,737.94. T h e comprehensive public liability insurance policy covering all Washington Lodges was renewed for another three years at a reduced premium, which is now .08376 per capita.' ' • '• ALFRED J. RING, Grand Master D A N I E L T . SIMMONS, Grand Secretary
WESTERN AUSTRALIA—1958-59 J. L. RpssiTER, Grand Master N . J. M U N R O , Grand Secretary Lodges, 313 ' Members, 22,551 " . Gain, 202 • ' T h e Annual Communication was held at Perth May 28, 1959. Our representative, G. C. KINSMAN, was present. Quarterly Communications are'held in August, 'November, and February. Five new Lodges were consecrated and two Lodge rooms were dedicated. • '/The Grand Lodge of Western Australia was founded in' 1900. At that time tlie todges of the Jurisdictiob had approximately 2,000 members. The Grand Lodge automobile, bought' in 1954, was replaced with a new one. Every Brother attending any Lodge meeting rnust wear either full evening dress with white bow tie and white waistcoat or dinner jacket with black bow tie.
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and the apron outside the toat. White ^oves are to be worn by all Brethren, but may be dispensed with at the discretion of the presiding officer when conditions are oppressive between December 1 and April 30. Summer dress may be white jacket, white shirt, black bow tie, black dress trousers arid black shoes and sox, except in Lodges north of the 26th parallel where white or cream trousers may be worn. An amendment was adopted providing that a Master, re-elected for a succeeding year, need not be installed again. The next annual Communication will be the 60th Anniversary and the Grand Master urged some significant contribution to mark the event. H e suggested " A worthy and adequate home for our Craft in Western Australia and a worthy benevolent institution". H e urged help in gathering all information possible on the financing and management of such project. A survey on the establishment of a Masonic Residential Home was made with each Lodge asked to vote. The vote was 73 for, 135 against and 96 Lodges not voting. The Board of General Purposes approved the petition for a new Lodge iia South Perth. J. L. RossiTER, Grand Master N. J. MuNRo, Grand Secretary
WEST VIRGINIA—1958-59 W I L L I A M R U F U S LOPER, Grand
Master
JULIAN B . HOLLINGSWORTH, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 163 Members, 48,254 , .. Gain^ 240 The 95th Annual Communication was held at Wheeling October 14-15, 1959 with 18 Past Grand Masters present and 153 Lodges represented. O u r representative was absent. The Masonic Home Executives Association of the United States had its meeting in West Virginia in April, 1959The Grand Lodge laid the cornerstone of the First Baptist church of Wheeling. The West Virginia Masonic Home gets $1.50 per member per year plus $1 for each degree conferred in a West Virginia Lodge. The past year the Home had 52 residents and the per capita,yearly cost was approximately $1,750. The Board of Governors of the Masonic Home may arrange for the care of a Mason or his dependent in the home of a relative or friend or other home, but in no case shall the cost to the Board for such care exceed the average per capita, cost of maintenance in the Masonic Home. Every Lodge in West Virginia has now paid its original quota of $1.70 p e r member, based on the membership as of August 31, 1946, to the George W a s h ington Masonic National Memorial Association. A new Lodge, working under Dispensation, was granted a Charter at theGrand CoipTuiiication. Its membership was 78 and included 21 on dimit frorru other Jurisdictions. The Grand Lodge Educational Loan Fund has loans outstanding to 98 students, totaling $17,960.13. T h e balance due on loans ranges from $3.65 to $500. West Virginia's oldest Mason is 98 years of age and he has been a Mason for over 77 years. The past year-119. Veterans' Service Awards were made. ' CARL E . BERG, Grand Master
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WISCONSIN—1959-60 O R R I N H . LARRABEE, Grand Master P A U L W . GROSSENBACH, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 305 Members, 63,691 Gain, 435 The l l 6 t h Annual Communication was held at Milwaukee June 14, I960 with 294 Lodges represented and 12 Past Grand Masters and our representative, CHARLES W . H E I D E M A N N , present.
Past Grand Master ALFRED LIEBERT DEVOS (1945) died October 4, 1959. An American flag, which had been flown over the Capitol of the United States, was presented to the Grand Lodge for the Masonic Home. The cornerstones of three new Masonic Temples and of a committal altar for Masonic funerals at a Milwaukee cemetery were laid. Six new Masonic Temples were dedicated and a ground-breaking ceremony for another were participated in by the Grand Lodge. There were two Lodge consolidations during the year. Seven Lodges were authorized to borrow money for building or improving their buildings. The Masonic Education Committee inaugurated the "Counselor System to better inform the Craft, and particularly the candidates, concerning the history, purpose, operation, symbolism, philosophy, obligations and ideals of Freemasonry." Counselor Handbooks have been printed. A study has been made the past year of the District Deputy System but the Grand Master recommended the study be discontinued "until such time as the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin shall have grown so that the work of visitations of Lodges shall then be beyond the capacity of the Grand Lodge Officers." Nine Wisconsin Lodges celebrated centeimials. The revised edition of the Wisconsin Masonic Code sells for $2 per copy. "The Wisconsin Freemason" is in its seventeenth year and this year the circulation was increased to 26,180. A committee is making a study of the "Rules of Admission" to The Masonic Home. At present Masonic aifiliation is required. This year two Eastern Star members, without Masonic affiliation, were accepted pending the recommendation of the Committee, which was not ready at this Grand Communication. EDWARD W . STEGNER, Grand Master P A U L W . GROSSENBACH, Grand Secretary
WYOMING—1959-60 W I L L I A M F . SMITH, Grand Master IRVING E . CLARK, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 53 Members, 12,982 Gain, 66 The 86th Annual Communication was held at Sheridan August 22-23, I960 with 12 Past Grand Masters present and 50 Lodges represented. Past Grand Master C. D . WILLIAMSON (1948-49) and Past Grand Master HERBERT J. K I N G (1916-17) died during the year. Past Grand Master KARL J. BAUMGARTNER of Kansas was among the distinguished guests present. The Grand Lodge laid the cornerstone of a new high school building. A new Lodge was constituted and another was instituted under dispensation. Delivery was made of the second volume of the Masonic History of the Grand Lodge of Wyoming, for the period 1925 to 1956 . The Grand Master told of his visit to the Grand Lodge of Kansas. The per capita was raised to $1.50 for the General Fund and 50 cents for the
1960-61
CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;YORK O F MEXICO
265
Home Fund, plus $3 for each initiation. A proposal for a 25-cents per capita for the Masonic Home Foundation failed to pass. IRVING E . CLARK, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Wyoming for 19 years, resigned because of illness. H e was made Grand Secretary Emeritus. Seven new books were added to the Masonic Library. A resolution was adopted providing that the Grand Master shall appoint a member of a Lodge in each of the eleven Districts to act as instructor in Masonic ritual and work. It will be his duty to visit each Lodge in his District at least once during each Grand Lodge year. R. C. WITHERSPOON, Grand Master MARCUS R . NICHOLS, Grand
Secretary
YORK OF MEXICOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1959-60 JAMES R . M C G R A T H , Grand
Master
MiNo M . COVO, Grand Secretary Lodges, 9 Members, 616 Loss, 48 The 95th Annual Communication was held at Monterrey March 19, 1960. . Past Grand Master SIDNBY ULFELDER (1920-21) died August 9, 1959. H e was the "dean" of the Past Grand Masters, was born in New York and came to Mexico "at the turn of the century". A brief history of York Rite Masonry in Mexico stated that the first mention of the introduction of Masonry in Mexico was in 1806. A Charter was granted in 1824 from the Grand Lodge of N e w York. T h e York Grand Lodge then consisted of five Constituent Lodges. In 1860 there were four Lodges, one English, one French, one German and one Spanish. A new constitution was adopted in 1910 modeled on those prevailing in American Grand Lodges. In 1911 English was adopted as the official language. Since that time the York Grand Lodge has been working harmoniously under Masonic Laws similar to those that prevail in the Grand Jurisdictions of the United States and following the same Ancient Landmarks. One new Lodge was instituted during the year and a new Lodge Hall was dedicated. The Grand Lodge levies $12.50 per year as an assessment against members of the Lodges. The Charter of one Lodge was suspended for a period of three months because of "discord and un-Masonic conduct". In order to hold an elective or appointive office in a Constituent Lodge, a member must have passed the proficiency examination for the Master Mason Degree. The Grand Lodge adopted an official Past Grand Masters' pin. A resolution was passed to hold the Grand Communications at Mexico City in the future where the Grand Lodge offices are situated. Three issues of "The Trestle Board", official publication, were printed during the year. MiNO M. COVO, Grand Master W A L T E R E . MCALLISTER, Grand
Secretary
INDEX Addresses Grand Master Ray W . Kinzie M . ' . W . ' . Clyde E. Hegman
25 139
Ayres, M.". W J. Forrest
j
Biographical Sketches M . ' . W.". John H. Murray M.". W.". Ray W . Kinzie By-Laws, Changes iffi. !}-i..;
L
27
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:
J
3 151
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Carlson, Sen. Frank
45, 139
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38, 135
Committees Appointed List of Members
147 .:,.,[.^..:i:::::..:j^..^:.^.:UiJ:.J.^-'^-'^" 5-;'Ti 2 6 6
Constitutional Amendments
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Deaths
4 3 , 5 5 , 137
;
202-222
Disaster Relief
35^-125
Distinguished Visitors
—
8
District Deputy Grand Masters
40, 157
Dual Membership
45
Fifty-Year Emblems
36, 83
Grand Lodges In Correspondence with Kansas Foreign, Grand Secretaries ;.... Grand Officers,. 1961-62 Grand Representatives.. . " . Appointments .....V.....; ; ;... Near Other Grand Lodges ; Of Other Grand Lodges Near Kansas .;
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Hegman, M.". W . ' . Clyde E
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High School Essay Contest Winners Kinzie, M . ' . W.". Ray W . Address Biographical Sketch Lodges Anniversaries Building Projects
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194 195
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41 197-199 199-201 139
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^ 136 ' ' 25-47 151
36 36
Consolidations ;..—i..:.......i:l..........;. :..' : ; Defunct, List of ......,.._ List of, by Districts \. Masters and Secretaries .:: ....;.....:. : : New :....;„.....:..;... Synopsis of Returns ,..,, ,.. Under Dispensation ;; „.. ... ' :. Without Representation;: 1961 Annual. Cbrhinunication ......^.L;„.; Masonic Districts, Changes in Masonic Home Directors
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33-35, 56 192 154 • l68-'i89 .,31 159 192 -"• •" 77 37
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Murray, M . ' . W.". John W., Biographical Sketch of
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6
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3
Past Grand Masters Association Proceedings
153
Past Grand Oificers
:...
190,191
Per Diem Checks Issued, 1961 Annual Communication
73
Proficiency Certificates
78
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Recommendations of Grand Master — Reports ' Committees I Chartered Lodges and Lodges U D Correspondence Credentials Disaster Relief Finance Foreign Relations Jurisprudence Masonic Education Necrology Public Schools Reports of Grand QflScers Ritualistic Work Trials and Punishments Council of Administration Grand Secretary Grand Treasurer Secretary Masonic Home Board Superintendent Masonic Home Special Communications Corner Stone Layings Dedications Funeral Service for Charles A. Loucks Special Dispensations Visitations and Itinerary of Grand Master
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117 127, 223-265 12 125 l4l 123 137 121 127 135 109 130 122 51 55 52 110 112
88, 92-95, 98, 102 87, 90, 96, 100, 106-108 104 37 28-30, 47-51
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Masonic Grand Lodge Building
1
M.'. W.'. John H. Murray, Grand Master
2
M.*. W.*. Ray W. Kinzie
4
Corner Stone Ceremony at Colony
30
M.". W;.*. Ray W. Kinzie and M / . W!.*. Ben S. Paulen
89
New Masonic Temple at Hoisington
90
Comer Stone Laying, Baxter Lodge No. 71
93
Comer Stone Ceremony, Colony School House
94
Dedicating New Masonic Temple at Colby
97
New Lodge Hall at Auburn
100
Corner Stone Ceremony at Kiowa
102
Corner Stone of Kiowa Post Office
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103
Congressman Avery at Post OflSce Dedication
108
Aerial View of Kansas Masonic Home
114
School Essay Scholarship Winners Appointive Grand Officers, 1960
136, 137 .-..:
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150
M. . W. . GRAND LODGE A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS 1961 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS On Credentials W.". ORION E . GOODING, Orient N o . 51, 3125 W . 18th St., Topeka
W.". ORA F . PERSELL, Blue Rapids No. 169, Blue Rapids W.". WILLIAM E . MONTGOMERY, Syracuse No. 309, Syracuse
W . ' . JAMES E . ODEN, Parsons No. 117, 2431 Washington, Parsons â&#x20AC;¢ W.". J. ROBERT GROFF, Siloam No. 225, 1448 Oakley, Topeka On Reports of Grand Officers W . ' . J O H N BENGEL, Fortitude No. 107, 600 Riley, Independence W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'.
GEORGE W . MOLE, Lawrence No. 6, Lawrence HUBERT L . FATZER, Lewis No. 220, Lewis HARRY O . BAIR, Marysville No. 91, Marysville EARL M . HIGBEE, Morton No. 259, Viola
On Finance W . ' . FLOYD A. PALMER, Fortitude No. 107,'P. O. Box No. 1349, Topeka W . ' . CALVIN C . JOCHIMS, Leavenworth No. 2, 103 4th St., Leavenworth
W . ' . HENRY D . PARKINSON, Anthem No. 284, Scott City W.". PAUL F . MITCHUM, Armourdale No. 271, 2737 N . 32nd St., Kansas City, Kansas W . ' . JAMES H . TRICE, JR., Delta No. 77, Medicine Lodge On Jurisprudence W.". JAMES E . TAYLOR, Sharon Springs No. 417, Sharon Springs W . ' . GLEE S. SMITH, Earned No. 167, 111 W . 7th St., Lamed
W . ' . K E N N E T H W . SHREVE, Bestor G. Brown No. 433, 626 S. St. Clair, Wichita W . ' . WILLIAM BRADFORD, Lyra No. 256, McLouth
W . ' . CHARLES F . BURKIN, JR., Roger E. Sherman No. 369, 2620 N . 81st, Bethel On Ritualistic Work M.'. W . ' . JAMES H . TRICE, Delta N o . 77, Medicine Lodge. M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON, Hebron No. 314, Gridley M.'. W . ' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, Kaw No. 272, Scottish Rite Temple, 7th and Ann, Kansas City, Kansas On Trials and Punishments W . ' . DONALD D . WILLIAMS, Wamego No. 75, Wamego W . ' . SCOTT E . MOUSE, Emporia No. 12, 730 E. 9th St., Emporia W . ' . GILBERT E . HANDKE, Active No. 158, 1506 N . 3rd St., Atchison W . ' . LLOYD R U P P E N T H A L , M C P H E R S O N No.
172, McPherson
W . ' . ROBERT J. LEWIS, Atwood No. 164, Atwood
On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D. W . ' . ANDREW E . OLSON, Dwight No. 374, Dwight
W . ' . JACK R. D E N M A N , Haysville No. 112, 446 Hillcrest Ave. Haysville W . ' . WILLIAM JOHNSON, JR., Hays No. 195, Hays
On Correspondence M . ' . W FLOYD S. ECORD, Burlington N o . 66, Burlington
On Foreign Relations M . ' . W . ' . CLAUD F . YOUNG, Rising Sun No. 8, 1733 Sixteenth St. N . W., Washington, D.C. M.". W . ' . BRUCE N E W T O N , Albert Pike No. 303, 328 E. 1st St., Wichita M.'. W . ' . KARL J. BAUMGARTNER, Goodland No. 321, Goodland
On Masonic Education M . ' . W . ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY, Topeka No. 17, 1346 Arter, Topeka R.'. W . ' . A R M A N D H . BISHOP, Parsons No. 117, C/O Post Office, Parsons R.'. W . ' . BEN W . GRAYBILL, Old Mission No. 153, 5209 Catalina Road, Shawnee Mission R.'. W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON, Corner Stone No. 219, P.O. Box No. 529, Lyons W . ' . O W E N E . HODGSON, Salina No. 60, 660 Highland, Salina On Public Schools M.'. W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER, Keystone No. 102, Columbia Bldg., Coffeyville W . ' . PHILLIP D . SHULL, Barney No. 279, Healy
W . ' . E M M E T T W . CRABTREE, Lafayette No. 16, 720 Vattier, Manhattan W . ' . GEORGE B . NORRIS, Kilwinning No. 265, Pratt
W . ' . ARTHUR W . BOYER, Albert Pike No. 303, 948 Perry, Wichita On Temple Building and Remodeling W . ' . D o N C. HEMINGER, Great Bend No. 15, P. O. Box 613, Great Bend W . ' . D A M O N M . GRIMES, Paola No. 37, R. F. D. No. 4, Paola
W . ' . FLAVIUS O . DOTY, Pittsburg N o . 87, 1701 N . Grand Pittsburg W . ' . LUTHER P. MOORE, Auburn No. 32, 3360 Tara, Topeka W . ' . SIDNEY F . DAFFORN, Old Mission i^o. 153, 4920 Rock Creek Lane, Mission On Necrology W . ' . E L R O Y E. TILLOTSON, Powhattan No. 363, P. O. Box 363, Emporia
M. . W . . G R A N D L O D G E A . F . & A . M . OF K A N S A S GRAND OFFICERS FOR 1961. M . ' . W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY, Grand Master, King Solomon N o . 10, 1020 S. 4th St., Leavenworth. R.'. W . ' . A R M A N D H . BISHOP, Deputy Grand Master, Parsons N o . 117, c / o Post Office, Parsons. • R.'. W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Senior Warden, Old Mission N o . 153, 5209 Catalina, Shawnee Mission R.'. W . " . A R T H U R C . HODGSON, Grand Jimior Warden, Royal N o . 192, Box 529, Lyons. M . ' . W . ' . B E N S. PAULEN, Grand Treasurer, Constellation No. 95, Fredonia. M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S , Grand Secretary, Cherryvale N o . 137, Town House Apts, Office: 320 West 8th, Topeka. Ph. CE 4-5518. Bro. WILLARD HEIMBECK, Grand Chaplain, 515 Marshall, Leavenworth. W . ' . O W E N E . HODGSON, Grand Senior Deacon, Salina N o . 60, 660 Highland, Salina. W . ' . FLOYD H . C O F F M A N , Grand Junior Deacon, Ottawa N o . 18, Court House, Ottawa. W . ' . ELMER F . ANDERSON, Grand Marshal, Cyrus N o . 288, R. F. D . N o . 2, Hope. W . ' . FERNANDO J. LEDOUX, Grand Sword Bearer, Active N o . 158, P. O. Box 147, Holton. W . ' . RICHARD J. B E L L M A N , ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Senior Steward, Winfield N o . 110, 1520 MiUington, Winfield. W . " . ROBERT F . RILEY, Grand Junior Stetvard, Harmony N o . 94, 1601 N . 8th St., Neodesha W . ' . HAROLD L . SLOAN, Grand Pursuivant, Newton N o . 142, 118 S. 12th St., Newton. W . ' . L A U R E N D A L E RIGG, Grand Tyler, Joppa N o . 223, Leon.
W . ' . H E N R Y C . W R I G H T , Asst. Grand Tyler, Vesper N o , 136, Box 238, Sedan. M . ' . W . " . E. G L E N N ROBISON, Grand Lecturer, Hebron No. 314, Gridley. •J
TIME AND PLACE OF MEETING—1962. The O n e Hundred and Sixth Annual Communication of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas will be held in the City of Topeka, Kansas beginning at 9:00 A.M., Wednesday, March 14, and concluding Thursday, March 15, A.D. 1962, A.L. 5962.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
M.'. W:. GRAND LODGE OF
ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF
KANSAS
Organized March 17, 1856.
ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTH , ANNUAL COMMUNICATION Held in the City of Topeka, Kansas March 14 and 15, A. D . 1962, A. L. 5962
M.'. W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP, Grand Master, Parsons M.'. W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S , Grand
320 West 8th Street, Topeka Mailing Address P.O. Box 1217
1962
Secretary,
M.·. W .·. ARMAND H. BISHOP G RAN D MASTER OF MASO NS O F K AN SAS
1962·63
M. . W*. ARMAND H. BISHOP OUR NEWLY INSTALLED GRAND MASTER The postal department of our government has furnished many zealous Masons among the workers of our Grand Lodge and a great many of these brethren have served as Masters, District Deputy Grand Masters, Committee Merhbers and in other offices of Lodges and the Grand Lodge. The first of their number to be elevated to the ofHce of Grand Master is M . ' . W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP, the assistant postmaster of Parsons, Kansas, who has not only been a faithful employee of the post office department for more than 36 years, but who has been,a faithful; worker in all branches of Freemasonry in Kansas as long as he has been a Mason." M . ' . W . ' . BISHOP was born in Minden Mines, Missouri on September 11J 1905. His mother died when he was but five years of age and he was reared by: his grandparents. The grandfather was a Methodist minister, and in those days,; ministers didn't do too well financially. Our Grand Master was determined to get an education and at one time rodea horse six and one half miles to high school. He earned a High School diplomat and then tried to make the dollars stretch out so that he could achieve his desirej to become a lawyer. He fell victim to the economic deficiencies and had to enter] the school of hard knocks. A correspondence school course in accounting gave; him a certificate as a senior accountant and made it possible for' him to advance; in the postal service. "Bish" was made a Mason in Parsons Lodge No. 117 on May 1, 1931 and! has been a worker in some branch of Masonry ever since that date. By the time? that he was Master of Parsons Lodge No. 117 in 1943, he had been "through; the chairs" in his Commandery and had served as Chairman of, the Credentials; Committee of the Grand Commandery. ' The Grand Commandery was really the springboard for the talents of thisi devoted Mason. He made the regular progression through the' line of the Grand; Commandery',and served with distinction as Grand Commander in 1952. .Shortly! thereafter, he finished the chairs in the Grand Council and was M . ' . I . ' . Grand; Master in ,1956. With a background of service in these bodies plus a very active participation in the .degrees of Ft. Scott Consistory, and in the Order of Eastern Star, it was: only-naturaf that his extraordinary ability as a worker, speaker and zealous; supporter of Masonry in any of its branches should receive recognition in the; Grand ,Lodge. . ' Other honors have coiiie to our M.'. W . ' . Grand Master;,for he is presently serving in' two very important auxiliary officesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Department Conimander of the West Central Department of the Grand Encampment 'of Knights Templar and the Intendant General of the Imperial Council of 'th6 Red Cross of Constantine for Kansas. ' , i Perhaps, the most important event in the life of oiir Grand Master was his marriage about 30 years ago to Miss PAULINE SPANGLER. This charming lady has ever exerted a helpful influence in his community and Masonic life giving support and. encouragement to his every endeavor: ,, ' , , ,â&#x20AC;˘ ' Every indication points to a most successful year in the Grand Lodge of Kansas. If this comes about, the elevation of M.". W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP will without a doubt be an important contributing factor for he has proved many times that he is a most capable and zealous Masonic worker.
M:. W:. JOHN H. MURRAY GRAND MASTER
OF MASONS OF KANSAS
March 9. 1961 to March D. 1962
For Biographical Sketch Jee Page 166
SUNDAY NIGHr PRELIMINARY
Preliminary to the opening of "Grand Lodge Week", a most delightful program was held in the Lodge Hall of the Masonic Temple, 10th and Van Buren, Topeka on Sunday night at 7: 30 P.M. M: . E.·. FRANK M. YEOMAN Past Grand High Priest was Master of Ceremonies, and handled the meeting graciously and with dispatch. Invocation was said by the Rev. ELROY E. TILLOTSON, Grand Chaplain of the Grand Council R&SM. A group of Madrigal Singers from Topeka High School under the direction of Mr. ELBERT FLY delighted the more than 500 who were present to enjoy a program dedicated to the "Youth of Masonry". Heads of DeM0lay, Rainbow, C. C. "Buddy" Faulkner, Jr . Job's Daughters and the various Masonic bodies were introduced and the M.·. W.·. Grand Master, JOHN H. MURRAY extended greetings on behalf of the various organizations present. The principal address of the evening was delivered by Bro. C. C. "BUDDY" FAULKNER, JR., of Indianapolis, Ind. Bro. FAULKNER challenged Masonry to become more concerned with the youth of our nation and to extend to them encouragement and guidance. He is the Executive Secretary of the Indiana DeMolay Foundation and a national leader of youth workers. The meeting was closed by the audience singing " God Bless America" while a tableau of Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean was displayed by special lighting on stage. The program proved to be a most fitting preliminary to a week of Masonic gatherings.
GRAND OFFICERS FOR 1962 . ARMAND H . BISHOP, Grand Master, c / o Post Office, Parsons w.-. B E N W . GRAYBILL, Deputy Grand Master, 5209 Catalina, Shawnee Mission R.", , w.R / . . w.-, ARTHUR C . HODGSON, Grand Senior Warden, P.O. Box 529, Lyons R.". , w.-. O W E N E . HODGSON, Grand Junior Warden, 660 Highland, Salina R.- . w:.-. FLOYD A. PALMER, Grand Treasurer, P.O. Box 1349, Topeka M. . w.-. C H A R L E S S . MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary, P.O. Box 1217, Topeka Bro. J O H N LUKE G E H M A N , D.D., Grand Chaplain,- 1606 Broadway, Parsons E . MONTGOMERY, Grand Senior Deacon, Syracuse w.- .. WILLIAM O D E N , Grand Junior Deacon, 2431 Washington, Parsons w.- . KJ.E NEARL H S. FINCHAM, Grand Marshal, 705 Chestnut, Blue Rapids w.- . IRA NFE. TPURKEY, Grand Sword Bearer, 728 Ida, Wichita 11 w.- . LEWIS S. GECKELER, Grand Senior Steward, Box 215, Independence w.- , ROBERT M . GOUGH, Grand Junior Steward, Dighton w.W . ' . H . JACKSON STATON, Grand Pursuivant, St. John
M." .
, LAUREN D A L E RIGG, Grand Tyler, Leon w.W." . HENRY G . WRIGHT, Asst. Grand Tyler, Box 328, Sedan
M. •. w . - . E. G L E N N ROBISON, W . ' . MARCELLUS G . BOSS, : W . ' . CHARLES L . BISHOP, '\ Bro. GILBERT H . FINLAY,
Grand Lecturer, Gridley Asst. Grand Lecturer, Columbus . Ass't Grand Lecturer, Medicine Lodge Ass't Grand Lecturer, Augusta
CHAIRMEN OF STANDING COMMITTEES On •
Credentials W / . K E N N E T H W . SHREVE, 626 S. St. Clair, Wichita 13
On Reports of Grand Officers W . ' . SCOTT A. MOUSE,
730 E. 9th St., Emporia
On Finance :
On
W . ' . FRANK
M . Y E O M A N , P.O. Box
309,
Kingman
Jurisprudence W . ' . JAMES E . TAYLOR,
On Ritualistic
Sharon Springs
Work
M . ' . W-'- JAMES H . TRICE, Medicine Lodge
On Trials and Punishments W . ' . WILLIAM
J. YOTTER, -Leoti
On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D. W.". WILLIAM
On
CHAPMAN,
P.O. Box
__ 653,
-
Oakley
Correspondence M . ' . W . ' . FLOYD S. ECORD, Burlington
On Foreign
Relations
M.". W . ' . CLAUD
F . YOUNG,
1733 Sixteenth
St., N . W . , Washington, D.C.
On Masonic Education ' M.". W . ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY, 1346 Arter, Topeka
On Public
Schools
M.'. W.'. JOHN
H . MURRAY,
1020 S, 4th St., Leavenworth
On Temple Building and Remodeling W.". D O N C . HEMINGER, P.O. Box 613, Great Bend On Necrology W . ' . CARROLL C . ARNETT, 1004 18th St., Belleville
BOARD OF DIRECTORS KANSAS MASONIC HOME ARMAND H . BISHOP, Grand Master, President
B E N W . GRAYBILL, Dep. Grand Master, First Vice President LUCY GECKELER, O . E . S . Representative, Second Vice President ^ O T T O R . SOUDERS, P.G.M., Secretary S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY,
RICHARD L . BECKER, P.G.M., Treasurer A R T H U R C . HODGSON,
Grand Senior Warden O W E N E . HODGSON, Grand Junior Warden ScoTT E. KELSEY, P . G . M . SAMUEL G . W I L E S , P.G.M. P.G.M., Superintendent
401 S. Seneca, Wichita, Kansas For Complete Directory of Grand Lodge Officers with Mailing Address See Back Cover TIME AND PLACE OF MEETING—1963. The One Hundred and Seventh Annual Communication of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas will be held in the City of Wichita, Kansas beginning at 9:00 A.M., Wednesday, March 13 and Concluding Thursday, March 14, A.D. 1963, A.L. 5963.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
M.'. W.'. GRAND LODGE OF
A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS
ONE H U N D R E D A N D SIXTH A N N U A L
COMMUNICATION
T o p e k a , K a n s a s , M a r c h 14, 1 9 6 2 A constitutional n u m b e r of L o d g e s b e i n g r e p r e s e n t e d , t h e O n e H u n d r e d a n d Sixth A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n of t h e M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d L o d g e of A n c i e n t , Free and Accepted M a s o n s of K a n s a s w a s o p e n e d in A m p l e F o r m in t h e M u n i c i p a l A u d i t o r i u m in T o p e k a , K a n s a s , at 9 A.M. W e d n e s d a y , M a r c h 14, 1 9 6 2 . B r o t h e r J. V E R N O N P O W E L L of A l b e r t P i k e L o d g e N o . 3 0 3 , W i c h ita, e n t e r t a i n e d t h e b r e t h r e n w i t h an o r g a n p r e l u d e . O P E N I N G PRAYER. By Bro.'. WILLARD HEIMBECK, Grand
Chaplain
O Great God, who did design and build the Universe and cause us to be therein, whose we are and to whom we go, grant Thy presence with us in all our sessions this day and on the morrow. Let Thy plan for mankind be unfolded to us, and cause it to be projected through us. We rejoice in the bounties we have received from Thee in the year concluded, and in the many years before that. Let Thy goodness be to us an inspiration to seek to serve Thee with increased zeal at all times. We hold up to Thee, O God, the Grand Master and his officers, and we make our petition for them. We ask that he may preside with wisdom, decide with justice, lead with dedication and continue in the years to come to be the same excellent Mason working faithfully for the Craft; that all his officers be true to their officers, faithful to their duties, blest with length of life and service to the brethren. O God. may this Grand Lodge be known for its achievements for the Order, its sense of mission, its spirit of brotherhood, its good humor, and its devotion to Thee. Let its application to our tenets, plus our dedication to patriotism and our faith in the future of Masonry, America and Christianity shine forth. Let every brother here in attendance be glad that he came, anxious to work for the Craft, and a living testimony to the world of the Tightness of our cause.
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Protect us with Thy power and conduct us to our homes in safety. May we be convinced that we must rededicate ourselves anew to Masonry, not only by words of greatness before this altar, but by masonic good works in our respective temples, before those altars and in our local communities before our families, friends, neighbors and fellow citizens. Prosper our activities such as the Masonic Home, the public school contest, each committee, each Lodge. Be pleased, O God, to increase our numbers by increasing our worth to Thee, to our Order, our nation, our families and our communities. Let each of our homes be a fortress of peace, love and mutual enterprise. Continue progress in our state of Kansas through our Order, our government, our businesses, our schools, and all good activities. May the United States continue to be Thy nation; that all civil and military, executive and judicial officers, be great in vision, unselfish in service, as well as true to the principles of our founding fathers. Let Masons be good and great in the service of their country. Use us in Thy causes, O God, for our faith, and our dedication is in and to Thee. May peace be in our time with increasing probability, not because we Masons would surrender our values, but because we and others are so consumed with the fires of enthusiasm for our Order, our nation, our homes, that our strength as a nation will become evident and active in all manners. Be pleased, O God, to teach the nations to war no more, but do so by our living faith, our demonstrated patriotism, and our daily lives. All this we ask, O God, as this Grand Lodge opens, in Jesus' name. Amen. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r called u p o n t h e G r a n d M a r s h a l to p r e s e n t t h e U n i t e d States flag at the A l t a r , a n d led t h e b r e t h r e n in t h e P l e d g e of Allegiance. GRAND OFFICERS PRESENT.
The following Grand Officers were present: M.'. R.". R.'. R.'. R.'. M.'.
W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY... W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL.__ W / . ARTHUR C . HODGSON W . ' . FLOYD A. PALMER W . ' . CHARLES S . MCGINNESS Bro. WILLARD HEIMBECK W.". O W E N E . HODGSON W . ' . FLOYD H . COFFMAN W . ' . ELMER F . ANDERSON W . ' . FERNANDO J. LEDOUX... W . ' . RICHARD J. BELLMAN W.". ROBERT F . RILEY W . ' . HAROLD L . SLOAN...
Grand Deputy ^. Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand ..Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand
Master Leavenworth Grand Master Parsons Settlor Warden Shawnee Mission Junior Warden Lyons Treasurer Topeka Secretary _â&#x20AC;&#x201D; .Topeka Chaplain .. Leavenworth Senior Deacon Salina Junior Deacon Ottawa Marshal.. Hope Sword Bearer Holton Senior Steward Winfield Junior Steward.. Neodesha Pursuivant... Newton
W.". LAUREN D A L E RIGG
Grand Tyler
Leon
W . ' . HENRY C . WRIGHT
Asst. Grand Tyler
Sedan
M.'. W . ' . JOHN H . welcome to all present.
MURRAY,
Grand Master, extended a cordial
PRESENTATION OF DISTINGUISHED VISITORS. The
Grand
Junior Deacon
visitors w e r e in w a i t i n g ,
announced
that
a n d o n orders from
several
distinguished
the M . \
W . " . Grand
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Master, the Grand Senior Deacon retired and escorted the following to the Altar: GROUP ONE. M . ' . W . ' . ROBERT H . M A N N , Grand Master of Missouri. M . ' . W . ' . CLAIR H . LITTLE, Grand Master of Wisconsin. M . ' . W . ' . H O M E R E . BARKLEY, Grand Master of
Oklahoma.
GROUP T W O .
R.'. W.". G L E N N Lodge of Michigan.
L . A L T , Deputy Grand Master of the Grand
R . ' . W.". MARTIN
T . DICKINSON,
Senior
Grand
Warden
of
the
Grand Lodge of Missouri. Dr. SAM H . HARDIN, Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Alberta. R . ' . W.*. C L A R E N C E
P. SCHWARZ,
Deputy
Grand
Master
of
the
Grand Lodge of Illinois. R . ' . W . ' . E L M E R W . W A G N E R , Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge
of Missouri. These distinguished guests were escorted to the East, welcomed by Grand Master Murray, saluted with the honors due their stations, and seated in the Grand East. GROUP T H R E E . M.'.
L'.
CARL
J. B A E S E M A N N ,
Grand
Master
of
the M . " .
I.'.
Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters of Colorado and personal representative of M . " . W . ' . ELLIS LATIMER, Grand Master of Colorado. M . ' . E . ' . E L R O Y E . T I L L O T S O N , Grand High Priest of the M . ' . E . ' .
Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Kansas. M . ' . I . ' . K A R L J. BAUMGARTNER, Grand Master of the M . ' .
L".
Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters of Kansas. Sir Knight CARROLL C . A R N E T T , R . ' . E . " . Grand Commander of
the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kansas. R . ' . W . ' . A R M A N D H . BISHOP, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand
Lodge of Kansas, Intendant General of the Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine, and Department Commander of the West Central Department of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America. M . ' . W . ' . CLAUD F . Y O U N G , Past Grand Master of Kansas, Grand Secretary General of the Supreme Council, A&ASR, Southern Jurisdiction and Sovereign Grand Inspector General of Kansas. M.'. W.'.
O T T O R . SOUDERS, Past Grand Master of Kansas
and
General Grand Treasurer of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons. These distinguished visitors were escorted to the East, warmly we!-
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corned by Grand Master MURRAY and given the liberty of the Grand
Lodge. Grand Master MURRAY then presented and welcomed M . ' . W . ' . BRUCE N E W T O N , Past Grand Master of Kansas, active member of the
Supreme Council Order of DeMolay, and head of the Order in Kansas. WELCOME TO T O P E K A .
The Grand Senior Deacon then presented W . ' . Bro.'. The Honorable EDWARD J. C A M P , Mayor of Topeka, who extended the following
greetings: Most Worshipful Grand Master, visiting Grand Masters from other states, Past Grand Masters from Kansas, other visiting heads of Masonic organizations, and brothers: It is a real pleasure and a distinct honor for me to say a few words of greeting and welcome to the Masons of Kansas for your 106th Annual Communication. W e , in Topeka, are proud of this wonderful auditorium. W e think it is a fine place for you to hold your Annual Communications. W e are always happy to have the Masonic brethren from over the state, visit Topeka^ especially when you have your Grand Lodge Communications, such as this one is here today. Topeka is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States at the present time. W e are rebuilding our downtown skyline, and we hope within another year or two, there will be ample parking for all of you brethren, when you come to Topeka. Again, let me say that it is a distinct honor for me to welcome you to Topeka, the capitol city of Kansas for your 106th Annual Communications. RESPONSE. R . ' . W . ' . B E N W . G R A Y B I L L , G r a n d Senior W a r d e n , r e s p o n d e d o n behalf of t h e G r a n d L o d g e : Most Worshipful Grand Master, Honorable and Worshipful Brother CAMP: Our Most Worshipful Grand Master has asked me to respond to your welcome to this city. I'm sure that I express the sentiments of all those assembled here when I say that it is indeed gratifying to receive this welcome from the Mayor, who is the past Master of his lodge, and the present treasurer. It would be interesting to know the percentage of mayors in Kansas that are active Masons. I'm sure in this great state that is representative of Masonry, that the ratio would be quite high. The warm welcome that the city of Topeka and the city officials have -extended to us over the years has been in the past, and is during the present convocation, very much appreciated by the members and officers of the Grand Lodge, and to you and through you to the citizens of Topeka, we wish to extend our thanks to this great city and the citizens herein. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. T h e G r a n d Master o r d e r e d t h e iVfasters called by t h e G r a n d Secretary, Altar, w h e r e they were welcomed and w h o thanked t h e m for their valuable past year.
roll of District D e p u t y G r a n d a n d they w e r e assembled at t h e a d d r e s s e d by t h e G r a n d Master, a n d d e v o t e d services d u r i n g t h e
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RESPONSE. R . ' . W . ' . R O B E R T E . F E R G U S O N r e s p o n d e d briefly-on behalf of t h e District D e p u t y G r a n d Masters as f o l l o w s : M.'. serve you us to you thanks at
W . ' . Grand Master: It has indeed been a privilege for each of us to and the Grand Lodge this past year. The thanks should be rather from for this opportunity. It has been our pleasure, and we do express our this time. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
T h e G r a n d M a s t e r ordered t h e roll of G r a n d Representatives called, a n d they r e s p o n d e d by assembling at t h e Altar, w h e r e they w e r e addressed by R . ' . W . ' . A R M A N D H . B I S H O P , D e p u t y G r a n d Master, as follows: M.'. W.!. Grand Master: I thank you for the delightful privilege of welcoming these distinguished Masons to this Annual Communication. I'm especially happy to see so many not only distinguished Masons here as grand representatives of the various grand jurisdictions, but also so many men who are good christian advertisements for Free Masonry; who are citizens known throughout the length and breadth of Kansas, for many other reasons. I know there are many officers who are here for the first time this morning; many junior officers, many who have never been officers of their Lodge. W e want you to know what kind of folks we have representing your Lodge and other grand jurisdictions; what kind of an advertisement that we can and do give. W e think it's a shame that the profane cannot be here and see this line-up of distinguished men this morning and know the kind of people who are Masons, who represent us and who are such a force for good, not only in the state of Kansas but beyond her borders too. There are many explanations of how the term "Free" came to be applied to Free Masonry. In olden times. Masons were sometimes free from local laws; in some cases they were free from taxes, and they were free to travel from country to country as they pursued their trades or arts. Legendary history informs us that the Masons who labored at King Solomon's Temple, enjoyed special privileges and were free from laws others were required to obey. But in modern times it seems that we have Masons who think that the term "free" means that we are free from attending Lodge, free from giving aid to the officers, free from taking any part in the work, and free from visiting the sick. Let us not be the kind who would wait for free time in which to attend our Masonic meetings. Let us believe that Free Masonry is not free. W e are free to do as we believe and feel about these things, but no Mason can be a Mason in the true sense of the word unless he purchases that Free Masonry with his time and with his energies by using the faculties wherewith God has blest him. So this morning we are happy to meet these good hard working Masons. These fellows have been rewarded and selected as Grand Representatives to represent the other Grand Jurisdictions in Kansas because they are the kind of people we want as an advertisement; because they are the kind of brethren who have demonstrated, by their zeal and fidelity and their work in years past, that they are the kind of fellows who do not only believe in these things but who do them. So we are happy to welcome you this morning, and I'm truly delighted on behalf of the Most Worshipful Grand Master and the brethren throughout the length and the breadth of the state of Kansas to welcome you here on this occasion. Brethren we are happy to have you here. Thank you.
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RESPONSE.
M.". W.". RICHARD L. BECKER responded on behalf of the Grand Representatives in these words: M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master and Brethren: Those of us who are now placed west of the Altar are representatives of those Grand Masonic jurisdictions with whom the Grand Lodge of Kansas has Masonic intercourse. It seems at times that this is merely a paper honor, yet I feel that we hold a very important place, because by the designation of a member of the Grand Lodge of Kansas to represent a foreign Masonic jurisdiction, we are demonstrating the universality and the world-wideness of Masonry. By this act of our Grand Lodge, in recognizing these other grand jurisdictions, we are saying to them, that we honor you, we respect you, we have the deep fraternal feeling for you as Masons, n o , matter your language, your local custom, or the geographical place that you occupy on this globe. I know that I speak for all the grand jurisdictions which Kansas recognizes in extending good'wishes from each of these grand jurisdictions to this Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, and on their behalf I wish to extend to you. Most Worshipful Grand Master, every good wish and God speed. ADDITIONAL
INTRODUCTIONS.
RICHARD W . FARRIS, Worthy Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter of Kansas, Order of the Eastern Star, and RALPH E. WILSON, Associate Grand Guardian of Jobs Daughters International, next were introduced and welcomed by the Grand Master. PAST GRAND MASTERS.
Seventeen Past Grand Masters of Kansas responded to roll call by the Grand Secretary, assembled before the Altar and were welcomed by Grand Master MURRAY as follows: My Brethren: I particularly welcome you here to this, our 106th Annual Communication. You have set the standards of Masonry in Kansas over the past many years. I have had the privilege of calling upon each of you at some time during the year, and each one of you has responded by performing the task requested. For this I personally thank you, and I know that the brethren of the Craft also thank you. You have all set an example, not only for the present Grand Master, but for the succeeding Grand Masters in the years to come. Throughout the past year I have had the privilege of visiting many lodges, and of presenting many emblems. On the occasions of presenting some of these emblems, I have used a poem, which I like very much and I have said applies to those who have reached the top in Masonry. With your permission, brethren, I will read this poem at this time. It is entitled "The Bridge Builder." I think it applie.s particularly to these Illustrious Grand Masters. POEM. An old man traveling a long highway Came at the evening, cold and gray, To a chasm, vast and deep and wide Through which was flowing a sullen tide. The old man crossed in the twilight dim;
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That sullen stream had no fears for him, But he turned, when he reached the other side, And built a bridge to span the tide. "Old man," said a fellow pilgrim near, "You're wasting strength in building here. Your time will end with the ending day; You never again must pass this way. You have crossed the chasm, deep and wide; Why build you a bridge at even tide?" The builder lifted his old grey head: "Good friend, in the path I have come," he said, "There followeth after me today A youth whose feet must pass this way. A chasm that has been but nought to me, To that fair haired youth may a pitfall be. He, too, must cross in the twilight dim. Good friend, I'm building the bridge for him." My brethren, you have been that bridge builder to me, you have been that bridge builder to many others who will follow in our footsteps. W e thank you, and we certainly welcome you to your own Grand Lodge. RESPONSE.
M.'. W.*. FLOYD Masters:
S. ECORD
responded on behalf of the Past Grand
Most Worshipful Grand Master: I have the distinct pleasure this morning to extend to you on behalf of the Past Grand Masters of this Grand Lodge a very simple but sincere "Thank you," as our expression to you of the many courtesies you have shown to us during this year and at this Grand Communication. Most Worshipful Sir. I would like to add that we have been most pleased with the dignity and fine methods you have used in conducting the affairs of our beloved fraternity during this year. And as we approach the climax of your administration, might I just say this, that the past Grand Masters of Kansas are standing at your command to do anything in their power to make these final days of your administration a happy one to you. Thank you. REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N CREDENTIALS.
W.*. ORION E . GOODING, Chairman of the Committee on Credentials, submitted the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Credentials reports the following members and representatives present and entitled to seats in the Grand Lodge: GRAND OFFICERS. M.". W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY
R.'. W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP R.'. W.". B E N W . GRAYBILL R.'. W.". ARTHUR C . HODGSON R.'. W . ' . FLOYD A. PALMER M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S
Grand
Master
Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary
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Bro. WiLLARD HEIMBECK W . ' . O W E N E . HODGSON W . ' . FLOYD H . COFFMAN
Grand Chaplain Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon
W.". ELMER F . ANDERSON
Grand
W . ' . FERNANDO J. LEDOUX W.". RICHARD J. BELLMAN W.". ROBERT F . RILEY
Marshal
Grand Sword Bearer Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward
.:
W . " . HAROLD L . SLOAN W . " . L A U R E N D A L E RIGG
:
W.-. HENRY C . WRIGHT
Grand Pursuivant Grand Tyler
Ass't. Grand Tyler SUB
OFFICERS.
W . ' . MARCELLUS G . BOSS Bro. MAURICE L . DRAKE
Ass't Grand Lecturer Ass't Grand Secretary
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PAST GRAND MASTERS. M.". W , " . M.". W:.". M.'. W.'. M . \ W..'. M.'.W.'. M.'.W.'. M.'. W . ' . M.'. W.'. M.'. W . ' .
JAMES A. CASSLER 1934 O T T O R . SOUDERS 1935 H E N R Y S. BUZICK, J R 1938 CLAUD F . Y O U N G 1939 A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND 1940 CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S 1943 JAMES H . TRICE 1944 SAMUEL G . W I L E S 1946 W I L L I A M H . H A R R I S O N . 1949
M . ' . W.". M.'. W . ' . M . ' . W.". M / . W.". M.'. W . ' . M.'. W . ' . M.'.W.'. M.'. W . ' . M.'.W.'.
S. A L L A N D A U G H E R T Y . . 1 9 5 2 BRUCE N E W T O N 1953 FLOYD S . ECORD 1954 SCOTT E . KELSEY ;1955 KARL J. BAUMGARTNER..1956 RICHARD L . BECKER 1957 EARL R . BROWN 1958 ADDISON C . IRBY 1959 RAY W . K I N Z I E 1960
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
Alabama, J. Wendell Ready; Alberta, George H. Robinson; Argentina, Harold N. Nichols; Arizona, Robert H . Gibbs; Arkansas, Arthur M. Williams; Austria, Marcellus G. Boss; Belgium, Fernando J. Ledoux; Bolivia, Floran A. Rodgers; Brazil (Amazonas & Acre), Samuel O. Setty; Brazil (Ceara), Nathan C. Hibbs; Brazil (Paraiba), Joseph H. Conard; Brazil (Parana), Floyd H. Coffman; Brazil (Piaui), Clayton J. Connell; Brazil (Rio de Janeiro), Carrol R. Dean; Brazil (Minas Gerais), Richard L. Becker; Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul.), Harold C. Swope; Brazil (Santa Catarina), Harold E. Chappell; Brazil (Sao" Paulo) Carroll C. Arnett; British Columbia, John A. Hetzel; California, Scott E. Kelsey; Canada, James H. Stewart, Jr.; Chile, Clarence E. Birch; China, Lee M. Holmes; Colorado, Lauren Dale Rigg; Colombia, Ellsworth B. Sewell, Jr.; Connecticut, William T. Schlichter; Costa Rica, Lucion R. Van Ordstrand; Denmark, William H. Harrison; Ecuador, Addison C. Irby; El Salvador, Rice Lardner; England, S. Allan Daugherty; Finland, Henry D . Parkinson; Florida, Ray W . Kinzie; France, Leo J. Schisler; Georgia, Elroy E. Tillotson; Greece, Karl J. Baumgartner; Guatemala, Jesse R. Franklin; Iceland, H . Herbert Tuller; Idaho, William J. Kirkham; Illinois, Arthur H. Strickland; Indiana, Earl R. Brown; Ireland, Henry S. Buzick, Jr.; Israel, Merle D . Evans; Japan, Charles L. Bishop; Manitoba, Homer C. Anderson; Maryland, Richard H. Cravens; Mexico (Baja California), Scott A. Mouse; Mexico (Chihuahua), William E. Bradford; Mexico (Neuvo Leon), Ben W . Graybill; Mexico (San Luis Potosi), Ralph E. Wilson; Mexico (Tamaulipas), Leon L. Cousland; Mexico ( Y o r k ) , Vernon D . Martin; Michigan, Owen E. Hodgson; Minnesota, Kenneth N . Pomeroy; Mississippi, Floyd E. Kittell; Missouri. Thomas L. Francis; Netherlands, Forrest B. Croll; Nevada, Frank M. Yeoman; New Brunswick, Glenn E. Williams; New Hampshire, James A. Cassler; New Jersey, Robert M. Riley; New Mexico, Martin H. Potter; N e w Zealand, Floyd S. Ecord; Nicaragua, Don C. Heminger; North Dakota;, Arthur C. Hodgson; Norway,
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Ray B. Ramsey; Nova Scotia, John Bengel; Ohio, John H. Murray; Oklahoma, Bruce Newton; Peru, John I. Brandenburger; Prince Edward Island, Kenneth W. Shreve; Rhode Island, J. Henry Reb; Saskatchewan, James H. Trice; Scotland. Robert F. Riley; South Australia, Richard W. Evans; South Carolina, Otto R. Souders; Tasmania, Calvin C- Jochims; Tennessee, Floyd A. Palmer; Texas, Claud F. Young; Venezuela, Max W . Myers; Vermont, Samuel G. Wiles; Victoria, Lazarus Loeb; Virginia, Armand H. Bishop; Western Australia, Charles S. McGinness. DISTRICT DEPUTY
James P. Brown l. Charles D. Gallipeau Albert O. Arnold, Jr Robert L. Reynolds Roy L. Stewart Walter A. Fiorucci Benjamin F. Green Job L. Trites Lyibun C. EUiss Harold M. Ward Floyd G. McCain Robert E. Ferguson Orville L. Dutt Glen L. Badger J. Ray Jones Garland H. Gideon Roger R. Force Stewart E. Earhart
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Disl. No. 2 4 5 7 9 10 12 14 15 16 18 20 25 26 31 34 35 37
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MASTERS,
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Clarence Weidman Paul C. Jones Morris S. Dowell Rex C. Graham C. Willis Stinson Virgil Hefling El Rerio F. Sederlin Gerald R. Dempsey Henry E. Marrs Robert L. Holt Loren C. Rolf Lawrence W . Smith James H. Houghton Arthur R. Munson Gerald W . Salyer John H. Mitchell Ralph W . Litson
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MASTERS,
1962.
Dist. No. Marvin L. Sabbert Francis D. Christ Orvill K. Lawson Finis V. Swender Hugh Porter Hammer Ray E. Haberstroth.... James W . Drake John T. Boyd Donald Salmon Raymond D . Hough Marvin A. Armstrong Billy Oscar Wheeler Howard E. Morrison Glenn B. Bodenhamer Irvin M. Carrow Dale Rawlings James E. Smith Uhl Totten... Lester L. Williamson dllie J. Woodman George R. Stevens Donald E. Beseau
1 2 3 4 5 J 6 7 .^ 8 9 10 12 '. 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 '.. 21 22 .—'. 23 ...........;.; 24
Dht. No. ,.... 38 , 39 1-. 4l 42 46 48 52 ,.._ 53 ,56 ^.59 - 60 62 ; 66 68 , 71 76 77
Francis M. Bartlett Larence K. George Melburn C. Barnes Lester R. Detwiler Clarence V. Hall Don J. Evans Donald A. Frey Stewart E. Earhart W. Ernest Mason Alvin E. Hauserman Dale F. Scott Kenneth Hutchinson Fred D. Allen Gordon C. Wohlgemuth Leonard N. Bailey Ray L. Behringer Robert O. Sullivan Earl S. Brown Donald B. Heidebrecht Lawrence P. Aeschilman Duane L. Gehrke Alfred M. Cherington
Dist. No. 25 27 28 :. 29 ,.: :.. 31 '. 33 ...36 37 -.:..' 38 '. 39 .'. 40 41 : 42 43 44 45 46 47 L 48 49 : ...... 50 :...•. 51
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Glen J. Leshosky... A. Calvin James Walter R. Bircher.... J. Fred Williamson.. Clyde D. Gilbert Palmer D . Vanlandingham J. Delmer Pierce Chester B. Fullerton Harold H. Bennett Dale N . Olsen William B. Boyer Harold L. Strange Robert G. Wilson
Dist. No. --â&#x20AC;˘^- 52 53 54 55 56 58 59 60 61 62 ,. 63 64 65
Jess R. Daffendoll Glen R. Nichols Forrest D . Stern Dennis H. Corder Forrest H. Button Clarence J. Lund Leslie F. Smith Glen R. Riley Walter R. Smith Grady Grissom Gordon E. Oberheim Spencer W . Graham William O. Rhoads
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Dist. No. 66 67 68 69 70 71 .'. 72 73 74 75 76 77 78
PAST MASTERS.
Lodge No. Calvin C. Jochims 2 Albert R. Guy 3 Robert M. Riley 3 Ralph S. Mourning 3 Anson V. Grable 3' George Tatum 3 William J. Roney 3 Thomas E. Cheyney 3 Ralph A. Scott 3 Max W . Myers 3 John T. Dormois 3 Nathan B. Repstine 4 Noah B. Harrington 4 Daniel L. Hall 5 George W . Mole ,. 6 William H. Quakenbush 6 E. Eugene Puckett 6 H. Herbert Tuller 6 Clarence E. Birch.... 6 Malcom E. Tibbits 7 Glenn H. White :.., 7 Porter L. Shoffner.... 7 Donald H. Davies 7 Franklin L. Tiers 7 Raymond W . Hill 7 A. Byrne Fletcher 7 William A. Clark... 8 Arthur Day ..,.....;... 8 Edwin T. Burgess.... ;..; 9 Ora M. Carpenter, 9 Harry H. Smoot, Jr.......... 10 Joseph C. Brewer 10 Ralph R. Wilson 10 William D . Kendell... 10 Robert D . Hoskins.... 12 Harold McCloud ,.. 12 Scott Mouse 12
Lodge No. Don C. Heminger J. Chester Long Donald R. Fisher Durward C. Danielson Nathan B. Thompson Francis D . Myrick Stephen E. Oldham Alfard P. Boley Lawrence Layman Ulysses Shoaf George E. Coates Sam Kelsey Edward J. Camp Homer C. Anderson Myron S. Steere, Jr James W . Taylor Melvin L. Sellers Olin W . Waymire Sidney O. Morris Phil McCracken Loren A. Ames William B. Kramer Ray H. Gray Max M. Jennings Harold Bailey John H. Erickson J. Henry Reb Zola B. Carey Lawrence Morrow William H. Yoho Lore V. Bader Luther P. Moore Carl H. Moore Morris S. Dowell Luther A. Merker Damon M. Grimes Albert A. Dreyer
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15 16 16 16 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 19 21 22 23 24 24 24 27 27 27 32 32 36 37 37 38
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C. Wayne Dicken Harry E. Crosswhite Willard Dale Wells George A. Stephenson Oscar G. Lichte George Caraway Kenneth N . Pomeroy Robert R. Donaldson Max Manlove Orion E. Gooding Orville L. Dutt Sherman Bourassa Forrest O. Kibler Paul S. Beck E. Elmer Johnson Herbert A. Buckett Andy O. Christenson S. Lewis Smith Neil M. McLeod Ira F. Purkey Roy E. Gerber Richard H. Cravens Hilmer E. Anderson (ohn E. Bame Glenn E. Williams Neil D. Cordell George H. Hudson Henry F. Duttweiller I. Winters Funck Floyd A. Fallis Walter C. Wehrle Samuel M. Finley Donald D. Williams Floyd R. Monfort, Sr Max Buek George McFadden Irving Myers Charles Gerstenberger Leslie J. Alber Rex Owens Ray B. Ramsey Lester W. Kendall Harry M. Fretz John L Brandenburger Norman R. Nork Robert E. Ferguson Harry O. Bair Robert F. Riley Clarence W . Depew, Sr Carl W. Mahany Arthur Bernell Childers Vern Hamlin Robert H. Gibbs Arthur R. Shedd
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Lodge No. 40 42 43 46 49 49 51 51 51 51 51 51 51 51 54 54 55 57 57 57 57 60 60 62 63 65 66 68 68 68 70 75 75 79 79 80 80 83 83 86 90 90 90 91 91 91 91 94 94 96 96 96 96 96
''" Christian F. DeFries Robert C. Menges Wayne V. Landeen Floran A. Rodgers Harlin V. Knight Edwin T. Schofield Ray W . Wadsworth Stuart S. Young Floyd E. Kittell Ira L. Filkel Arley D. Burt Lewis S. Geckeler John Bengel Lorenzo B. Crow _ Vernon D. Martin E. Phil Smith Stanley C. Green Hugh T. Craig Cecil A. King J. Earl Oden Clarence Main Charles H. Watson Myer S. Freshman.... Nelson H. Clarke Wilbur O. Estes Oliver Kornhaus Kenneth L. Erkenbrack James B. Swenson Ross G. Swenson Carroll C. Arnett Charles S. Pearce Judson Mac Abott William T. Schlichter Carl H. Hay Harry H. Barnes Warren H. Kerby Edward Bradshaw Lucion R. Van Ordstrand Elmer E. Ellis Claude L. Kirby Ralph W. McReynolds Carl F. Harder Cleo R. Rathbun W. Philip Hanson Richard S. Courtney Ivan A. Engel Sidney F. Dafforn Herbert E. Lyster Ernest R. Liggett Werner B. Levin William E. Dent Gilbert C. Handke Hazen T. Shaeffer Hal A. Waisner
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Lodge No. 96 98 98 99 99 99 101 102 102 102 106 107 107 Ill 113 113 113 113 114 117 117 117 117 117 119 120 123 129 129 129 129 129 134 134 134 134 135 140 140 140 142 144 146 148 148 149 153 154 154 158 .158 158 158 158
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Henry K. Smith..... Daniel Sutter Joseph E. Beyer Bertrand G. Hopkins Ben W . Grimm Ora F. Persell.... Kenneth S. Fincham...;. Arthur C. Krumrey Kenneth W . Taylor Herman F. Bruhn LaVerne A. Stubby Joe F. Blecha Melvin M. Cashman Lemoin W . Landau Claud A. McFarland Lawrence M. Walker Frank O. Denny..... Ralph M. Burlin.... Kenneth N . Pauley William Johnson, J r Leonard Craig Jess L. Akin Charles J. Mossman Basil E. Capps Richard W . Getty Lyle F. Leinen Floyd E. Davidson... Charles L. Belcher Walter H. Berger Archie J. Isaacson... Richard W . Evans.. Hubert L. Fatzer Gerald E. Longton Herbert R. Landes..... Guy H. Bethell Hugh M. Nichols... Alfred M. W h i t e J. Robert Groff John R. Swan Ralph Wheeler Harry C. Kennedy.. Frank M. Yeoman John F. Berg.... Leo E. Becker Clarence W . Chitwood Francis E. Kirkland... Arthur 1. Hill Merle D. Evans H. Jackson Staton Vernon E. White.. Jack Hearn William Bradford.Earl M. Higbee... Wilbur W . WikoflF
Lodge No. 160 l6l 162 ....162 162 169 169 179 180 180 182 185 185 ..186 187 187 187 189 189 195 201 201 203 203 204 2l4 ...218 220 ....221 221 222 222 222 222 224 225 225 225 225 229 229 230 236 236 236 237 240 246 254 254 254 256 258 259
Gilbert S. Hayes George B. Norris John J, Harrison Thomas L. Francis Harold N . Nichols Porter O. Breeze Forrest B. Croll Charles W . Monroe Robert M. Gough Philip D . Shull Charles R. Mack Thomas W . Cole Henry D. Parkinson Alex H. Cheney Percy H. Oberholser George F. Colwell â&#x20AC;˘ David Clark John J. Moeller Dale H. Stinson Claude S. Moore.. Frank T. Moore Thomas C. Raum Arthur W . Beyer.. Carl Hagel Richard M. Adenauer J. Alva Thomas. William E. Montgomery Elmer L. Haden, Jr Ross L. Spencer ; Charles L. Wirth Claude Wilcox David O. Martindale Samuel A. Clements Paul H. Snider Alva D. Wales Leo J. Schisler Forrest E. Sudduth Howard L. Settle Loyd E. Hoke Martin W . Smith Claire B. Sparling James E. McCarty Gerald E. Melton J. Philip Ensmimger William E. Carey Dale Smith Melvin V. Johnson Martin A. Potter William J. Rick Kermit F. Snell William J. Yotter Paul C. French Nigel Walden Orville Hazen
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Lodge No. 265 265 .....268 271 271 271 272 279 279 279 279 282 284 284 288 292 293 298 298 299 303 303 303 .303 303 303 309 311 311 311 312 313 313 313 321 321 322 322 322 322 323 323 324 325 327 329 331 332 333 340 340 345 348 349
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Joe E. Smith Arthur C. Carlson Homer Scrogan Lon M. Buzick.... George H. Urban Arthur Munson Walter Williams George W. Riggs... ;.. Gerald D. Miller Cleve Bockover William Arthur Mason Ward Harrington Charles F. Burkin, Jr James T. Blair.. Arthur L. Gable John Tufts Albert Yenkey Herbert H. Holland Andrew E. Olson Ellis T. Barker John B. SchlarbBenjamin H. Dunbar Dewey D . Imel Robert L. Holt Donald E. Lind
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Lodge No. ...352 353 354 359 359 360 ....361 364 365 366 366 366 .....369 369 .....369 .....370 .....370 371 374 376 385 386 388 389 395 LODGE
Marion F. Smiley Isaac W . Ward Harry L. Orendorff Owen D . Baird Roy H. Cassingham Walter Tucker Leonard M. Paxson Roy R. Cameron Theodore A. Grindol Jack Welter William H. Grinter. James E. Taylor Virgil W . Dobson John A. Yelek Robert W . Sloan Charles F. West William J. Kirkham Kenneth W. Shreve Roy Dyas William S. Reece K. Maynard Curts Sam C. Musgrave Omar L Armstrong Clinton H. Rainwater Samuel O. Setty
19 Lodge No. 396 398 402 403 409 411 4l4 415 415 415 415 417 .....417 :..423 423 433 433 433 433 433 436 436 438 ...440 445
REPRESENTATIVES.
Lodge No. 1—Harold D. Sommers, M.; Donald E. Utz, J.W. 2—Lazarus Loeb, Proxy; Paul W . Johnson, S.W. 3—Raymond A. McNeley, M.; Guy W . Williams, S.W.; Floyd A. Bosler, J.W. 4—Billy A. Shepley, J.W. 5—William E. Hall, M.; John R. Thompson, S.W.; Daniel L. Hall, J.W. 6—Chester M. Lessenden, Sr., M.; James O. Hurley, S.W.; John A. Golden, J.W. 7—Gerald T. Lathrop, M.; Percy B. Walter, S.W.; Melvin E. Harris, J.W. 8—Garland D. Sellers, M. 9—Harold E. Blitch, M. 10—Howard L. Walker, M.; Roe H. Roberts, S.W.; Bernard F. Pelton, J.W, 11—Stanley Ozmun, M. ,12—Everett W . Madison, M. 14—Eugene Cooley, Proxy. 15—Charles R. Lockwood, M.; Donald K. Pound, S.W. 16—Fred R. Freeby, Jr., M.; Harry V. Beck, J.W. 17_CarI R. Carlson, M.; Clayton E. Smith, S.W.; Phillip C. Boley, J.W 18—Louis Dale, M. 19—Harold S. Roberts, S.W. 20—Walter G. Pool, Proxy. 21—Harry R. Leonard, M. 22—Howard R. Lilly, M. 23—Arthur T. Danley, Proxy. 24—Ralph V. Whitla, M. . .
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25—Irvin Bednar, Proxy. 26—Maurice K. Mustoe, M. 27—Kenneth D. Williams, M. 28—Harold R. Rogers, M. 29—Charles A. Tilman, M. 30—Ruben D . Hummel, Proxy. 32—^James F. Newman, M.; Ralph E. Crow, S.W. 33—Franklin E. Steinshouer, M. 34—Carl W . Page, Proxy. 35—George W . Alter, M. 36—Clarence W . Norris, Proxy. 37—Dale A. Mitchell, M. 38—Roy R. Emmons, M. 39—Ray E. Downing, Jr., M. 40—Walter M. Johnston, M. 4l—Raymond E. Slankard, M. 42—Lewis C. Carter, M. 43—Richard G. Siegrest, M. 44—Richard W . Farris, Proxy. 45—Nathan C. Hibbs, Projcy. 46—Harold D . Hege, M. 48—Robert D . Caplinger, M. 49—Earl E. Dugger, M.; Charles W . Lindsay, J.W. 50—Chester T. Kelsey, J.W. 51—Robert C. French, M.; William M. Jennings, S.W.; Chris J. Byers, J.W. 52—William B. Simecka, Sr., M. 53—Clarence Noe, Jr., Proxy. 54—Ray A. Petty, M. 55—Earl R. Williams, Jr., M. 57—Ray H . Mitchell, M. 58—Carl A. Bible, Proxy. 59—Richard W . Marshall, M. 60—Roy D. Corfman, M.; Glenn E. Kohr, S.W.; N . L. Quick, Proxy. 61—Fred Jackson, Proxy. 62—Robert Bame, M. 63—Eugene Shanks, M. 64—Roderick J. Holaday, M.; James W . Rapp, J.W. 65—James Y. Hayes, S.W. 66—Marlin Cummings, M. 6 7 _ j a c k D. Welch, M. 68—William C. Throckmorton, J.W. 69—Robert G. Rodarme, M. 70—James W . Greene, M. 71—Samuel W . Douthit, M. 73—Earl F. Hackleman, S.W. 75—Thomas L. Stewart, M.; Lloyd G. Lelievre, S.W. 7(5—M. Tom Burress, M.; Obed W . Harmonson, J.W. 77—Chester B. Fullerton, Proxy. 78—Wayne F. Baker, M.; Harold Ogg, Jr., S.W. 79—Carrell E. Smith, M.; Allen D. Bosworth, S.W.; Wilfred L. Smith, J.W. 80—Rodney T. Symes, M.; Vernon L. Scott, S.W.; C. Robert Spain, J.W. 82—Elmer Guatney, M. 8 3 _ H e r b e r t M. Miner, M.; Clarence W . Wilt, S.W. 84—Fred R. Cox, Proxy. 86—Laurence E. Smith, S.W.; Ralph R. Evans, J . W .
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88—Fred E. Dunlap, S.W. 89—Melvin H. Bonjour, M. 90—Robert F. Steiner, M.; Charles J. Sheetz, S.W.; Melvin L. Sheldon, J.W. 91—Norman G. Severns, S.W. 93—^John A. Morrison, M.; Thomas A. McCullough, S.W. 94—David N . Lohr, M.; Frank C. Thomas, S.W. 95—Lynn Donart, S.W. 96—Hallie E. Anderson, M.; Jesse C. Walje, S.W. 97—Donald G. Rayburn, Proxy. 98—Earl E. Bryant, M. 99—Herman O. Brooks, M.; Warren G. Bishop, S.W.; James H. Slaymaker, J.W. 100—Lloyd R. Crow, Proxy. 101—Joseph E. Wischropp, M. 102—Edwin E. Chaney, M.; John E. Lyberger, S.W.; Fred J. Masters, J.W. 103—^Joe G. Wasser, Proxy. 104—Thomas L. Parry, M. 106—James S. Sears, M.; Glenn E. Wright, S.W.; Leonard L. Booth, J.W. 107—William E. Freese, M.; Ronald R. McGinnis, S.W.; George H. Johnson, J.W. 108—Dwight Greenfield, Proxy. 109—Donald K. Laughlin, M.; Herbert R. Tietz, S.W.; Howard E. Ensminger,
J.W. 110—Richard L. Emerson, M. HI—Frederick B. Hesse, M.; Delbert W . Olson, S.W.; William B.- Larson, J.W. 112—Fred R. Willson, M.; William L Goldsmith, Jr., J.W. 113—John L. Vint, M.; Stanley Avery, S.W.; John D . Trude, ].W. 114—Alfred P. Sommers, M. 115—Roy T. Ramsey, Proxy. 116—Benjamin F. Baumann, M. 117—Maurice D. Robinson, M.; Clyde V. Getter, S.W. 118—Ralph F. Russell, Proxy. 119—Raymond D. Hough, Proxy. 120—Paul.W. Jewell, M.; Everett Wade, S.W. 121—Walter M. Burkle, M. 122—Delbert Rusco, Jr., M. 123—Duane F. Snyder, M.; Everett O. Sweet, S.W.; Warren E. Alpers, J.W. 124—Marion D . Demoret, M. 125—James H . Houghton, Proxy. 126—L. Merle Stiles, Proxy. 127—Winfield W. Larrick, S.W. 129—Charles D. Blackwood, S.W. 130—Hubert P. Sewell, S.W. 131—Elwood E. Ludwig, M. 132—Overton M. Davis, M.; Homer N . Davidson, S.W.; Fred C. Miller, J.W. 133—John V. Bossi, M. 134—Morgan J. Snyder, M. 1 3 5 _ B e n C. Wilcox, M.; Guy S. Blankenship, S.W. 136—David J. Shinn, M. 137—Charles S. McGinness, Proxy. 139—Alfred S. Koby, M. 140—Will E. Johnson, M. l4l—Gayle E. Cook, M. 142—Lucius M. Hurley, M.; Gerald D. Agard, S.W. 143—Robert M. Whitney, M. l44—Charles E. McCormick, M.; Conrad C. Swope, S.W. l46—James J. Bezemek, M.
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1 4 7 - C l a u d e W . Ayler, Proxy. 148—^Ulysses E. Naasz, M.; James A. Long, J.W. 149—Frank W . Austin, M. 150—Forest Hashbarger, Proxy. 151—Elvin S. Cox, Proxy. 152—Stuart C. Cowan, M. 153—G. Edwin Scribner, M.; Tony E. Partridge, S.W.; W. Herbert Snodderly,
J.W. 154—Alvin B. Lewick, Jr., M. 158—Dee D. Duttweiler, M.; Mitchell Vaughn, S.W.; John Laurie, Sr., J.W. 159—Clyde W . Davies, M. 160—Franklin E. Thornburg, M. 161—Arnold W . Hafenstein, M. 162—Wilbur R. Brown, M.; Harry R. Tilson, S.W. 163—Mac E. Beadles, M.; Harry D . McGinnis, S.W. 164—Roy Searles, Proxy. 165—Marshall O. Swain, Proxy. 166—Gleed Q. Gronquist, M. 167—Robert P. Wilhife, M.; Earl O. Nelson, S.W. 168—Donald L. Doll, S.W. 169—Ralph L. Adkins, M. 171—Don M. Alspaugh, M. 172—A. Gale Gerstenberger, M. 174—L. Blaine Rush, M.; R. Glen Nichols, S.W. 175—Wilson H. Smith, Proxy. 177—Melvin R. Estabrook, M. 179—Jerald H. Heimiller, M. 180—John L. Lockwood, Jr., M. 181—Dillon L. Higgason, M.; Frank Brandyberry; S.W. 182—Chester L. Stubby, M. 186—Keith P. Nicodemus, J.W. 187—Norman E. Finley, M.; Paul Ketterman, S.W.; Rou L. Surridge, J.W. 188—Roger Force, Proxy. 189—Kenneth G. Cooper, M. 190—Frank R. Waters, Jr., M.; Kenneth Schultz, S.W. 191—Cecil F. Jones, J.W. 192—Gerald E. Truesdell, M. 193—Edgar Rich, M. 194—Jesse B. Bender, Proxy. 195—Clarence Bender, S.W. 196—Charles V. Cross, M. 197—William V. Dye, Proxy. 198—Donovan Wilson, M.; William D . Duwe, S.W.; Elmer Svaty, J.W. 199—Raymond R. Farewell, M. 200—J. Clarence Bowersock, J.W. 201—H. Fred Kersting, Jr., M. 202—Elmer C. A. Gehrke, M. 203—Willis Kerr, M. 204—W. Arthur Scott, S.W. 206—Ivan O. Berg, Jr., S.W. 207—Elwood 1. Oliva, M.; George W . Dugan, S.W. 208—Orville G. Harper, Proxy. 210—Jackie L. Plain, M. 2 i i _ J o h n J. Smies, M.; William E. Smies, S.W. 212—Raymond E. Couch, M.
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213—Perdval Shoemaker, Proxy. ' 214—Loren McClintock, M. f 215—Esto W . Snodgrass, S.W. 2X6—John L. Spurling, M. 217—Earl K. McPherson, S.W. 218—John Koschin, M. 219—Paul L. Peterson, M. 220—Frank E. Stewart, M. 221—Robert Lervold, M. 222—Emmet E. Burdue, M.; Robert J. Honnold, S.W.; Bernard A. Leonard, J.W. 223—Harold G. Bailey, M. 224—Wendell E. Davis, M. 225—Robert W. White, M.; Richard L. Jones, S.W.; Charles S. Baldry, J.W. 226—Victor H. Mason, Proxy. 227—Carl T. Trude, S.W. 229—Lee R. Church, M. 230—Darrell D. Saville, M. 232—Earl M. Bergen, M. 233—Wilbert F. Smith, M. 236—Charles E. Cook, M. 237—James L. Maxwell, M.; Benjamin F. Green, S.W. 238—Duane C. Rouser, M. 240—Arnold L, Staehli, M. 241—James H. Barnett, M. 243—Albert Young, Proxy. 244—Harry M. Snyder, Proxy. . 245—Fred O. Ensminger, Proxy. 246—Duane H. Waters, M.; Orie A. Dunn, S.W. 247—Elmer E. Wesseler, M. 248—Clarence Lyden, Proxy. 249—Maurice LeSage, Proxy. 250—Ernest V. Moore, M. 251—Carl K. Kennedy, M. 253—Doran W . Jackson, M.; Karl E. Will,.S.W. 254—Maurice D. Fox, M. 255—Lester H. Butterfield, Proxy. 256—James R. Kessler, M. 257—Richard Edwards, M. 258—Dale Goldsmith, M. 259—Richard D. Heeney, M. 261—Franklin R. Tracy, M. 262—James R. Derden, Proxy. 264—Calvin E. Boethin, M. 265—Walter C. Hillard, M. 266—Peter B. Moore, Proxy. *^ 267—James F. Newton, Proxy. 268—Glenn E. Smith, M. 269—George F. Chitwood, Proxy. 271—J. Porter Williams, M.; Ernest W . Rogers, S.W.; L. Dale Hefton, J.W. 272—Ralph A. Hartman, M.; Louis E. Kresin, S.W.; Ralph J. Falwell, Sr., J.W. 273—C. Keith Hormel, S.W. 274—Charles E. Mishler, Proxy. 276—Charles L. Rostine, Proxy. 278—H. Edward Wetz, M. 279—C. Grant Neeley, M.; James E. Beesley, S.W.; Gilbert L. Selfridge, J.W.
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280—Albert D. Porter, J.W. 281—Clarence E. Lett, M.; Kenneth C. Wente. S'.W 282—Jack A. McNair, M. 284—Lewis E. Mitchell, M. 285—Richard S. Forrest, M.; Cecil Moore, S.W. 286—Morris W . Cox, M. 287—Lloyd D. Bradley, J.W. 288—Roland R. Wuthnow, M. 289—William A. Romig, Proxy. 290—Ralph Carmicheal, Proxy. 291—Walter E. Hoke, Proxy. 292—Duane Gehrke, Proxy. 293—John W. Graue, M.; R. Stanley Mitchum, S.W.: John E. FIccner, J.W 295—John S. Thompson, M.; Clyde Bibb', S.W " 296—Howard Stauth, S.W. 297—Harold L. Strange, Proxy. 298—Alfred Kvasnicka, M. 299—Claire D. Magnuson, M. 301—Sylvester L. Boardman, S.W. 303—Woodrow W . Coleman, M.; Robert L. Davis, S.W.; Wilburn C. Butcher, J.W. 305—Arthur E. Summers, S.W. 307—Donald C. Dillingham, M. 309—Arlyn D. McClellan, M.; Paul F. Evins, S.W , , 310—John R. Rodenbaugh, M. 311—Fred M. Stowell, M.; Steve F. Phillips, Jr., S.W.; William J. Womack, J.W, 312—Marion H. Grossman, S.W. 313—Malcolm Green, M.; Jan P. Carver, S.W. 314—Philip Birk, Jr., M. 315—Fred A. Manson, Proxy. 316—Calvin C. Reed, Proxy. 317—Gerald D. McChesney, M. 318—Fred H . Close, Proxy. 321—^Vernon K. Irvin, M. 322—Vaughn H . Davis, M. 323—Albert Plattner, M. 324—Marvin J. Jolly, M.; Clarence O. Gilliam, S.W.; Gordon R. Hoad, J.W. 326—Jesse R. Franklin, Proxy. 327—Billie R. Hill, M. 328—Dee J. Sutton, Proxy. 329—Rollin L. Scott, M. 331—R. Duane Kraft, M.; Wayne E. Banks, S.W. 332—Chester A. Long, Proxy. 333—Carroll D . Fry, M.; Barney Buchanan. Jr., J.W. 334—Clayton Crabs, Proxy. 335—Duane N . Ogleby, M. 336—Ralph L. Spiegel, M. 337—Dwain M. Janssen, M. 338—Claude H. West, Proxy. 340—Harry E. Thurston, M. 343_Richard W . Shadduck, M. 344—Donald A. Fry, Proxy. 345—Russell E. Harris, M. 347—Owen V. Duckworth, Proxy. 348—^Rixey J. Griggs, M.
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349—Benny L. Holloway, M. 351—John H. Mussa, M. 352—Melvin O. Kuder, M. 353—Leslie M. Heisz, M. 354—Gerald L. Johnson, M.; Olynn Larmore, S.W, 356—Carl F. Hughes, Proxy. 358—John E. Loeppke, Proxv. 359—Richard K. Urban, M. ' 360—F. Ray Bennett, M. 361—Clarence E. Barnum, Proxy. 362—Leon W . Lesovsky, M. 363—Elroy E. Tillotson, Proxy. 364—Dean E. Johnson, M. 365—Delburt A. Van Middlesworth. M. 366—Martin L. Wright, M. 367—Harold M. Rickers, M. 368—Aubrey T. Stewart, Proxy. 369—George W . Gambill, M.; Craig C. Lacy, S.W.; William T. Carter, J.W. 370—Charles E. Imthurn, M. 371—Laureston S. Russell, M.; Kenneth E. Goertz. S.W.; Donald D. Hudson, J.W 372—Glenn T. Robison, M. 373—Lloyd Meyers, Proxy. 374—Louis C. Meyers, Proxy. 376—Collis P. Lamb, Proxy. 378—Lynn E. Taylor, M. 380—Lawrence D . Blythe, M. 381—Hazen C. Grecian, M. 382—Kenneth D. Hutchinson, Proxy. 383—Lester P. Powell, M.; Harry Ross Archer, S.W. 384—William L. Dale, M.; Harry F. Davis, Jr., S.W. 385—Dwight V. Dodge, M.; Harry L. Washington, S.W.; F. Ray Canada, J.W. 388—Lloyd W . Wethington, M. 391—Irvin Dame, M. 392—Howard W. Ostergard, Proxy. 393—Clarence E. Vaught, M. 394—Carl F. Hertlein, Proxy. 395—Leslie D. Potter, M. 396—Donald H. Swezey, Proxy. 397—Stephen Karstadt, M. 398—Howard Huning, J.W. 399—John H. Shirer, Proxy. 400—Ulys Ford, Proxy. 401—Richard J. Abraham, M. 402—Clarence W . Little, Proxy. 403—Owen Elder, Proxy. 404—Carl H. Sperry, M.; Roy B. Jackson, S.W. 407—Glen E. Badger, S.W.; Larry H. Coffman, J.W, 408—Samuel J. Nicoletti, M. 409—Ellra R. Welsch, M. • 411—Walter L. Veach, M. 413—Oscar K. Kimbrel, S.W. 4l4—Clair Legere, Proxy. 415—Homer Thomason, Proxy. 417—Harland E. Smith, M. 418—Dale E. Roll, M.
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419—Harold McQueen, M.; Joe M. Conley, S.W. 420—William S. Wingfield, M. 423—Lawrence R. Pope, M. 424—Paul E. Gibler, Proxy. 430—Robert S. Collins, M. 431—Ernest L. Pitman, Proxy. 432—Robert O. McGinn, Proxy. 433—Glenn E. Barton, M.; Ralph C. Hamlin, S.W.; Warren J. Smith, J.W. 436—Taylor F. Custer, M.; Roy T. Sullivan, S.W.; Glen W . Hinrichs, J.W. 438—David G. Widder, M. 440—Donald R. Myers, M. 441—Walter R. Smith, Proxy. 442—Ernest L. Shaw, Proxy. 444—Charles S. Gray, Proxy. 445—Olin H . Taylor, Proxy. 449—Horace A. Wright, M.; Harold H. Widman, S.W.; Jack B. Denton, J.W. 1 9 6 2 RECAPITULATION. Grand Officers present— Sub Officers present Past Elective Grand Officers present Past Masters present
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(Exclusive of any Grand o r Past Grand Officers, District Deputy Grand Master) District Deputy Grand Masters present; 1961 1962 -Representatives of Lodges present
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(Exclusive of any Grand or Past Grand Officers, District Deputy Grand Masters or Past Masters) Total Representation in Grand Lodge,...: Grand Representatives present Mumber of Lodges represented Number of Lodges not represented Total number of Lodges on Roll .
984 72 366 73 439
Fraternally submitted, O R I O N E . GOODING, Chairman J. ROBERT G R O F F WILLIAM E . MONTGOMERY ORA F . PERSELL J. EARL O D E N
Committee. M . ' . W . " . J O H N H . M U R R A Y , Grand Master, called attention to the illness of M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON, Grand Lecturer, who was in a hospital in Emporia, and urged the brethren to send him cards. H e also called attention to the beautiful organ music furnished by Brother J. V E R N O N P O W E L L of Albert Pike Lodge N o . 303 of Wichita. Brother P O W E L L was called upon to stand, and was warmly applauded by the brethren to show their appreciation.
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ADDRESS O F THE GRAND MASTER.
The Grand Master then dehvered the following address, which on motion was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: To the M.'.
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Grand Lodge of A. F. and A. M. of Kansas:
MY BRETHREN:
My greetings to all in attendance at this our 106th Annual Communication, and to all brethren who have the opportunity to read the proceedings of this communication. I am deeply appreciative for the privilege and opportunity of serving as Grand Master of Masons in Kansas. You have made this possible, and I thank all of you from the bottom of my heart. It has been a wonderful experience, and one that I will always remember. I cherish the many new friends that I have made in all walks of life from all parts of Kansas, and for that matter all parts of the free world where we find masonry established and operating. One cannot go about this great state of ours without acquiring great pride in our craft, and especially in the leadership of the Masters and Wardens, and the work of the Secretaries of the constituent lodges, and I especially welcome all of you here today, and thank each of you for your contribution to Masonry; for your parts in making Masonry alive in your respective communities. If it were not for you who assume these positions of leadership and responsibility the principles of Masonry would not be promulgated in your communities. Greetings to our visitors from other Grand Jurisdictions—^we are glad you could come, and hope that you will enjoy Kansas, and Kansas Masonry. It has' been my privilege to enjoy your hospdtality • in many of your jurisdictions and learn much of Masonry as you practice it, we hope that this may be reciprocal. W e are living in an era of changing times, perhaps better said to be a period of international unrest, brought about by: 1. Creation of many new independent countries throwing off the yoke of colonialism. 2. The race for space—between communists and free peoples. Placing men in orbit, and plans for exploration of other solar bodies. 3. The establishment of communism in the Western Hemisphere in Cuba. 4. Tense international situation over the Berlin question. The problems of the nation were: 1. To halt communism. 2. Medica'l aid for the aged. 3. School aid—public and parochial. 4. Civil rights. 5. Farm problem. 6. Unemployment brought about by change over to automation. The problems of the State: 1. The school problem—the cost of educating our youth through college. 2. Record rainfall in 1961—Leavenworth recorded 63.7 inches of moisture the highest on record. 3. The great snows of 1961-1962 which made many forget the snows of the olden times—when we were kids. 4. The further industrialization of the state—now less than half of our population is rural and directly dependent upon agriculture.
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5. The celebration of the Centennial of the State of Kansas, a time when nearly every community had its own celebration. Your Grand Master was in his 13th year as a Member of the State Legislature, and has had a part in most state legislation over the past few years, including Home Rule for cities, retirement program for public employees, civil rights legislation, improvement of mental hospitals, and mental health programs, state aid to elementary and secondary schools, and financing greater college enrollments, as well as many others. These are the conditions, problems and the environments in which Freemasonry and our Grand Lodge has operated during the past year, and perhaps the past few years. These are problems which have exercised some influence upon the success or failure of our effort to promote the welfare of our Fraternity and to advance the cause of Freemasonry. I am sure that the record which we have written during the past year has not been studded with glittering achievements, but we have done the best we could in our humble way and we hope that our effort has brought a little measure of appreciation for our heritage, and a desire to promote this great and glorious work. CONDITION O F T H E ORDER
On many occasions during this year I have dwelt upon the number of suspensions for non payment af dues. I feel that to some extent this has been successful but we still have far too many suspensions. It is my feeling that these may be materially reduced by! 1. Seeing that only those petitioners are elected who are proper subjects, that we do not encourage those who are "just curious." 2. That we teach the true principles of the order. 3. That we keep in touch with our members, and literally put them to work, so that they will strive to fully understand the important lessons which Masonry has taught for a period of time that extends beyond the written records of history. 4. That in all our actions, we seek to put into actual practice those high and holy principlesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the enduring Landmarks of our Order, and so they will control our actions, and the world may see by our example, that Masonry is indeed what its friends have claimed it to be: the promoter and handmaiden of literature, of science, of morality and of religion. NECROLOGY Here is another turn of the road Another year is gone Take a strong new grip and grasp of your load And thenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^go on! go on! W e pause in our deliberations today to take note and pay a proper tribute to those devoted and faithful members of our Fraternity who during the year have laid down the working tools of life and entered into the Celestial Lodge above. A s we do so, we seem to sense a call from the Great Beyond, which is a challenge to us who are left behind to carry forward the great and glorious work in which we are engaged. During the year 1,945 of our members passed out the West Gale of our Lodges never to enter our earthly halls again. W e sorrow at their passing, and we extend sincere sympathies to their close associates and their families. Some of these brethren who have left us had worn the purple of our Fraternity and had rendered our Grand Lodge valiant service. The extent of this loss is readily understood when we consider that durkig
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a seven month period, we lost four Past Grand Masters, each of whom was a 50 year member of our Fraternity and whose active support totalled 246 years or an average of 611/2 years each. Our Committee on Necrology, W . ' . ELROY E . TILLOTSON will deliver a fitting tribute to these and other of our deceased this afternoon, but I am sure that the great lesson that each of them would leave to us is the challenge to Go On! Go O n ! I was unable to be present at the funeral of our late beloved M . ' . W.'. CLARENCE G . NBVINS, and designated M . ' . W . ' .
E. G L E N N ROBISON to repre-
sent me and to deliver the graveside service for St. Bernard Lodge N o . 222. The funeral of our Grand Treasurer, M . ' . W . ' . B E N S. PAULEN, a former governor of our state, and the oldest Past Master of any Kansas Lodge as well as the Senior Past Grand Master at the time of his passing, was held at Fredonia on July 13th just prior to his 92nd birthday. Constellation Lodge N o . 95, where he had served as Master in 1894, had charge of the burial service. The graveside oration was delivered perfectly by R.". W . ' . MELBURN C . BARNES, my District Deputy and a member of that Lodge. I attended the services for M . ' . W . ' . B E N S. PAULEN in company with Masons from all over the state. It was somewhat unusual in that the services were held in a new elementary school that had been named in honor of M.'. W . ' . Brother PAULEN, and dedicated only two weeks previously. M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS was requested by the family to participate in these services and I have directed that his tribute delivered on that ocasion be made a part of these proceedings. All of these brethren are no longer with us in person, but if we listen carefully, I am sure that we can hear them say to us in the words of the poet: Take a strong new grip and grasp of your load. And thenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Go On! Go O n ! After the above was prepared, our Grand Lodge family was dealt what was perhaps the most severe blow of all, for on February 9 death came to the family of our Grand Senior Warden and claimed his charming and beloved wife. CARMEN. W e all loved her and held her in highest esteem. W e extend the supporting arm of our friendship to R.'. W . ' . B E N in this trying hour of his sorrow and readjustment. W e wish we could share the load which h e bears in .some tangible way. THE KANSAS MASONIC HOME Our Kansas Masonic Home is a great monument to the Brotherly Love and Charity of Kansas Masons. It is a wonderful thing that we are doing for our sisters and brothers. M.". W . ' . S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY is doing a very fine job as superintendent of the Home. We would be lost without the guidance and direction of M.'. W . ' . O T T O R. SOUDERS who goes far beyond his duties as Secretary of the Board in the Management of our trust accounts. You will note from the reports of our Superintendent and Secretary of the Masonic Home Board the immenseness of this worthy project, and the great warmth of their understanding in the management of our Home. RECEPTION BY KING SOLOMON LODGE NO. 10, LEAVENWORTH April 8, 1961, the brethren of my lodge held a reception in my honor at Leavenworth. Even though there was a snow storm in Northeast Kansas, preventing many from attending, it was a day and evening that I will long re-
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member. I do, here and now, thank the officers and brothers of King Solomon Lodge N o . 10 for this wonderful event. All of the Grand Lodge Officers were there, also many Past Grand Masters and committee members. I was particularly hippy that M.". W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER, who appointed me as Grand Senior Deacon could be present. DISTRICT D E P U T Y
GRAND
MASTERS
W e have been fortunate to again have a very able group of District Deputy Grand Masters this year. With very few exceptions the official visits were made promptly and re ported before the summer recess. Most of them have continued to keep in con tact with their Lodges and have made further reports. This officer is of utmost importance to the constituent lodges, and to the Grand Master. Those who may be District Deputies in the future are urged to complete their visits with dispatch, and report promptly. PRESENTATION
O F 5 0 YEAR
EMBLEMS
Our Grand Lodge is fortunate to have a great many brothers who are entitled to 50 year emblems each year. Last year there were 384. It is a great privilege and pleasure to make these presentations, however, there are more requests than a Grand Master can fulfill, so during the past year in addition to those made by the Grand Master, there were many presented by other Grand Lodge Officers, and Past Grand Masters. The presentation of 25 year emblems and 50 year emblems can be the occasion for at least one meeting a year, and in some lodges two meetings when they present 25 year emblems on one ocasion and 50 year emblems on another. In any event proper planning should be made for these celebrations. It was my pleasure to compare the Golden Emblem to that of the Kansas Sunflower from which it took both its shape and color, and to point out a lesson that we as Kansas Masons can take from our own State Flower. The Sunflower always faces to the Sun, we as Masons can use the lesson by always facing to the Light. CORNERSTONES
A N D DEDICATIONS
Dedications of Lodge Halls and the laying of Cornerstones has become a most important part of our Grand Lodge activities in recent years. When the programs are properly planned, much benefit can be obtained. The minutes of the several Special Communications of Grand Lodge dealing with this subject can be found in the report of the Grand Secretary. I congratulate each and every Lodge which sponsored these meetings and in most instances the weather man also deserved our thanks. On one very important occasion, that of a cornerstone ceremony for the Oakland Methodist church, here in Topeka, he turned his back on us and seemed to do everything to discourage the ceremony. Melting snow, muddy grounds and a really nasty day, did not prevent the performance of the ceremony. O u r sincere thanks to the Rev. FRAIVJK W . W A R R E N and M . ' . W . ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY for all the work on
preliminary planning, and our sincere congratulations to a fine and loyal congregation. Officers of Lodges are asked to be on the lookout for invitations to participate in ceremonies where cornerstones are involved. These ceremonies have come down to us from our Ancient brethren and we should seek to perpetuate them on convenient occasions.
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VISITS TO OTHER GRAND JURISDICTIONS I have had the pleasure of visiting the Grand Lodge Communications of Nebraska, Missouri, and the Centennial Communication of the Grand Lodge of Colorado, as well as the Sesqui-Centennial Communication of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana. R.'. W.". B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Senior Warden represented the Grand Lodge of Kansas at the Grand Lodge of Nuevo Leon, Mexico. R.'. W . ' . Brothei BEN is their Grand Representative to our Grand Lodge. I had accepted the invitation of the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma, but had to cancel at the last minute because of personal and business reasons.
VISITATIONS It was my privilege to visit many lodges, and attend many Masonic fuction.s during the year, however, I did not have time to make as many visits as I should have liked to make. Your Grand Master was well pleased at the manner of reception in every instance, and with the enthusiasm for Masonry that was evidenced in each event. Attached is a list of Visitations.
CENTENNIAL OF HIAWATHA LODGE NO. 35 Only one Lodge reached its lOOth birthday this year, undoubtedly because of the Civil War 100 years ago. Hiawatha Lodge No. 35 held an open house in their Hall during the day, and had a program in the evening open to the public, at which time your Grand Master delivered an address. The newspaper gave wonderful publicity featuring 100 years of Masonry in Hiawatha. LODGE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS Your Grand Master was called upon to deliver a paper at the Grand Masters Conference at Washington on Lodge Attendance. Attendance at Masonic Meetings as well as most other meetings has declined in recent years, because we in America now have so many organizations, and we are generally a people of joiners. Our members therefore will not attend unless programs will be of interest to them, varied to attract brothers with diflferent interests. The Masters should devote their time and talents to developing fellowship meetings in theii lodges, and to keeping their members informed by letters, bulletins, annual reports, telephone and word of mouth. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES During the year I have had the privilege of recommending for appointmehl the following Grand Representatives near the Grand Lodge of Kansas. Michigan—OWEN E . HODGSON, Salina No. 60, Salina Rhode Island—J. HENRY REB, Osage Valley No. 24, Osawatomie Brazil ( C e a r a ) — N A T H A N C . HIBBS, Easton No. 45, Leavenworth Brazil (Amazonas & Acre)—SAMUEL O . SETTY, Hutchinson N o . 445, Hutchinson Finland—HENRY D . PARKINSON, Anthem No. 284, Scott City Mexico (Cosmos)—WILLIAM E . BRADFORD, Lyra No. 256, Wamego Peru—JOHN I. BRANDENBURGER, Marysville N o . 91, Marysville Tasmania—CALVIN C . JOCHIMS, Leavenworth N o . 2, Leavenworth
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Mexico (San Luis Potosi) R A L P H E . W I L S O N , King Solomon No. 10, Leavenworth Upon proper recommendation by Grand Masters in other jurisdictions it has been my pleasure to issue Commissions to the following Grand Representatives of Kansas near other Grand Lodges. Arizona—ROBERT F . HENDERSON, Phoenix
Maryland—NORMAN P. W A L T E R S , Centreville Missouri—J. MORGAN D O N E L S O N , Princeton Bolivia—THOMAS D . LONSDALE, LaPaz
China—SANFORD W . C H E N , Taipei, Taewan Mexico (Cosmos)—EDUARDO VIDAL LOYA, Chihuahua
New Brunswick—PERLEY E . ROY, Newcastle COUNCIL O F ADMINISTRATION
Your Council of Administration met at the conclusion of the last annual communication and quarterly throughout the year. It is composed of the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Senior Warden and Grand Junior Warden. The Grand Senior Deacon and Grand Secretary were asked to sit in on these meetings and were of great assistance. My thanks to the Council mernbers for their constructive assistance, and for the harmony that prevailed. GRAND TREASURER
Kansas Masons were deeply grieved by the passing of M . ' . W . ' . B E N S. PAULEN our Grand Treasurer. It thus became necessary to fill this vacancy until this Grand Lodge communication. After consulting with many informed Brethren including the Council of Administration, it was my pleasure to appoint W . ' . FLOYD A. PALMER, a member of Fortitude Lodge No. 107 as Grand Treasurer. He was installed in Fortitude Lodge by M . ' . W.". RICHARD L . BECKER on August 8, 1961. W.". Brother FLOYD A. PALMER is well qualified for the position having .spent most of his working life as an accountant, and also being Grand Treasurer of the Grand York Rite Bodies, as well as a past Grand Head of each of the Grand York Rite Bodies. PROCLAMATION
At the last Annual Communication of Grand Lodge a proposition to Amend Sec. 3, ARTICLE I X of the Constitution to create the office of chaplain in each Lodge was carried and submitted to the Lodges for Approval in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 7, ARTICLE X I . The Grand Secretary has certified to me that all provisions relative to the submission of this proposition to the Lodges has been carried out and that the Lodges reported their approval by a vote of 421 for to 18 against. I therefore proclaim that this provision is now in effect and that the Constitution has been so amended. RULING
O N STATUS O F C H A P L A I N
On November 29, 1961, I issued and directed the Grand Secretary to distribute the following to all interested parties: GRAND MASTER'S RULING
I have been asked to rule on whether the attendance of Lodge Chaplains shall hereafter be a prerequisite for perfect attendance certificates issued to Lodges in connection with attendance at District Meetings.
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Last year's enactment of an amendment to ARTICLE I X Section 3 of the Constitution, and the approval of more than the required. number of Lodges has created the office of jChapIain , in each Lodge. All that remains to make it the controlling law of Grand Lodge is the declaration of the Grand Master and that will be given at the next Annual Communication. This makes it mandatory for each Lodge to appoint and install a Chaplain at the Annual Communication of each Lodge. Ceremonies for his installation are contained in the installation manual and should be used. The Chaplain's duties are well set forth, and I hope that every Lodge will not only appoint a Chaplain, but use him on every convenient occasion. District Meetings are designed and in fact are for the purpose of giving instruction in the esoteric work of the Order. I do,not find where the Chaplain takes any part in this work. There are several portions.,of the monitorial work which lend themselves to use by the Chaplain, and these are committed to his study and it is hoped that the use of Chaplains in giving these portions of the work will increase the eflfectiveness of our degrees. It is also our hope that Lodges will, where ever possible, appoint members of the clergy to the office of Chaplain. T o require them to spend an afternoon and evening at the district meeting when there is no instruction to be given them seems to me to be an imposition upon these brethren. Therefore, it is my ruling that while the office of Chaplain is a regularly created and necessary officer of the Lodge, his presence at the District Meeting shall not be a prerequisite for the perfect officer attendance of such Lodge. JOHN
H . MURRAY
Grand Master ATTEST: CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S
Grand Secretary . GRAND
LECTURER
Our Grand Lodge is, very fortunate to have such an able and affable Grand Lecturer as M . ' . W . ' .
E. G L E N N ROBISON.
We
are indebted to him for
the
outstanding degree work in our many lodges. It has been quite interesting to receive his reports of District Meetings, and to also receive the many fine compliments paid our Grand Lecturer by. our District Deputy Grand Masters. He is doing a wonderful job. It was my pleasure to appoint 'W.'. MARC Boss, a member of Prudence Lodge N o . 100, as an assistant Grand Lecturer. RITUALISTIC
PROFICIENCY
The committee on Ritualistic work continues to do a fine job, and have encouraged many brothers to become proficient. B, A, and unlimited cards have been presented to many brothers, as 'well as authogiaphed ciphers to those who have qualified for A Cards. Brethren, work with your committee, encourage your officers, and those who will be officers to prepare themselves through this program. M A S O N I C MUSIC
â&#x20AC;˘We are greatly indebted to Brother J. V E R N O N POWELL, a member of Albert Pike Lodge No. 303, and M.". 'W.'. E. GLENN^ ROBISON for the beautiful music for our degrees, as well as to the singers and technicians who assisted. These records can be purchased through the Grand Secretarys office for $2.00 each, which includes mailing expense. These records will certainly add to the beauty of our degree work.
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CONSTITUTION AND CONSECRATION OF HAYSVILLE LODGE NO. 112 The Ancient Ceremonies provide: "When a Lodge under Dispensation shall have passsed the required probation, and the Grand Lodge shall have granted a Charter, (if one be granted) they are then consecrated, dedicated and constituted, and have their officers installed . . .". In consequence of the issuance of a Charter to Haysville Lodge No. 112 at the last Annual Communication and their request to be constituted as soon as possible, it was my pleasure to proceed to Haysville on the evening of March 13, 1961 and assisted by several Grand Lodge officers and Past Grand Masters, duly consecrate, dedicate and constitute this Lodge. This was done in an open meeting with families of the members of the young lodge present and was a most pleasant occasion, I can assure you. The minutes of this Special Communication of Grand Lodge will appear in these proceedings. There is a satisfaction and thrill associated with the constitution of a new Lodge for it's then "on its own." Some day let us hope that this "new" Lodge may be celebrating its Centennial and on that ocasion and many intervening ones, they may remember kindly the work of those who were responsible for the foundation work upon which its edifice is built. Bon Voyage, Haysville No. 112! LACYGNE LODGE NO. 6 l My attention has been called to an apparent error in the Charter date of LaCygne Lodge N o . 6 1 . This Lodge was originally located at Twin Springs. I find that the Grand Lodge meeting in Leavenworth in October 1867, presided over by my distinguished predecessor, M . ' . W . ' . MOSES S. ADAMS, a Past Master of my Lodge, considered the Dispensation which had been issued on June 27th 1867. On page 77 of the proceedings the Committee on Lodges U.D. recommended a charter be granted under certain conditions, to Twin Springs Lodge in Linn County. The same proceedings on page 146 lists this Lodge as Twin Springs Lodge No. 61, which indicates that the Charter was granted on October 17, 1867, the date of the Annual Communication. Subsequently on Page 127 of the 1868 Proceedings, M.'. W . ' . O W E N A. BASSETT, a Custodian of the Work, reports that he held an instructional meeting in Paola Lodge N o . 37, and gave notice to Twin Springs Lodge No. 61. It appears that Twin Springs Lodge was present on that occasion. May 4th, 1868. They are also listed in the 1869 proceedings, and in the 1870 proceedings the Lodge is listed as "Chartered October 17, 1867" (Page 157). Also at the 1870 Annual Communication of Grand Lodge, (Page 51) of the proceedings, it is stated: . ., "Brother D . UNDERHILL offered the following resolution, which was adopted: "Resolved: That Twin Springs Lodge No. 61, be authorized to move its place of meeting from the town of Twin Springs, to the town of LaCygne, in Linn County; and that the name of said Lodge be changed from Twin Springs Lodge No. 61 to LaCygne Lodge No. 6 1 . " The Charter in the files of the Grand Lodge bears the date of October 20, 1870, the date of the above action, but since this was clearly a change of location of the Lodge which involved a change of name, but not its constitutional status, it would seem proper that the Charter should be restored to the original date of October 17, 1867 and necessary corrections made. I have placed the above facts before the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D. who will report later in this session.
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MASONIC EDUCATION AND AREA MEETINGS W e were particularly pleased with the able leadership of M . ' . W.". ScoTT E. KELSEY as Chairman of the Committee on Masonic Education. Under his direction area meetings were held at Clay Center, Kiowa, Ness City, Derby, Coffeyville and Leavenworth, with a substantial increase of lodge officers in attendance. The Grand Lodge officers who presented papers at these meetings all did an excellent job, and I do congratulate R.'. W,.'. ARMAND H . BISHOP, R . ' . W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL, R . ' . W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON, and W . ' . O W E N E . HODGSON, as well as M.". W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER, M . ' . W . ' . S . A L L A N DAUGHERTY
and M . ' . W.". CHARLES S. MCGINNESS for the fine contributions that each made to the Area Meetings. MID WEST CONFERENCE ON MASONIC EDUCATION I am gratified to report that our Grand Lodge was ably represented in Cedar Rapids last October. Our entire Committee on Masonic Education together with our Grand Secretary and myself attended the two day session and participated in the interesting and beneficial agenda which had been prepared for us. The Chairman of our Committee, M . ' . W . ' . ScoTT E. KELSEY had been a member of the Committee which set up the program and helped manage the conference. I know of no place where one can benefit so greatly in such a-short time as in these conferences. There are no formalities involved; everyone seems, to understand that they have come to the conference to see how much can be gleaned from the experience of others and the result is two days of real down to earth and worthwhile discussions by men who have similiarity of interests and problems. I recommend that we continue our participation in these conferences from which Kansas has reaped so much benefit. GRAND SECRETARY W e are indeed fortunate to have the services of an enthusiastic, able and conscientious Grand Secretary. M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S . MCGINNESS has been of inestimable value to your Grand Master, the Grand Lodge, and to the craft in Kansas. He has been, as I have said before, the hardest working Mason in Kansas, and deserves the plaudits of the Craft for a job well done. All members of the staff at the Grand Secretary's office have done a lot of work for the Grand Master and particularly, Mrs. H E L E N CROSSEN, who has written hundreds of my letters this year. COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SCHOOLS The work of this Committee is now in its third full year. It came into being as a result of favorable action by Grand Lodge upon a recommendation by my predecessor M.". W.". RICHARD L . BECKER, who has since that time headed the Committee. I cannot p u t too much emphasis on the work which M . ' . W . ' . Brother BECKER and the members of this Committee are doing. In my opinion it is of such importance to this Grand Lodge that ways and means should be devised to make the program more eflfective. The principal activity so far undertaken by this Committee is the promotion of an Essay Contest among High School Seniors of our state. This is steadily gaining ground and I am sure that the results from this contest fully justify
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the requirements of our law which created this Committee. The duties of this Committee are thus defined in our By-law 2-124C which reads:' "The Committee, on Public Schools shall guide and advise the Grand Lodge in supporting and strengthening the free public school • ' system and may develop programs for that purpose . . . " Certainly the encouragement given to our high school seniors to study and write Essays upon the Heritage of the Public Schools of Kansas, should fully comply with the law, and from my observation and cursory examination of the Essays by these young people the program is completely successful. A report of the Committee will be forthcoming later in the session, and later this evening we shall have the pleasure of meeting the young people who have been declared winners in this year's competition. I urge each of you to take a renewed interest in our public school system and in the work of this committee. I also wish to say to M . ' . W . ' . BECKER, the members of his Committee and the more than 1,500 members of our Lodges who are currently serving on local committees that you are doing a magnificent work and we thank you for it. SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS
Requests for Special Dispensations continue to be a major detail of the ofEce of Grand Master. During the year a total of 138 requests were granted and a few were denied-. In the handling of these requests I have tried to be charitable and have waived the required fee in all but 69 of the requests granted. The classification of the Dispensations granted is as follows: Requests for Special Dispensations Granted to February 1, 1962. For shortening time between Degrees 66 For holding Special Elections and Installations 38 To take Charter from Lodge Building : .— 2 For opening Stated Communication early 1 Holding Stated Communication on other than regular night 9 For traveling to confer Degrees (Dramatized Team) 19 Hold Annual Meeting in newly constructed hall 1 For holding Joint Installation with Eastern Star 2 Total .: : 138 In the handling of requests for Special Dispensations, I have been assisted in no. small way by Mrs. H E L E N CROSSEN of the Grand Secretary's office. She has kept books for me and issued tracers for returns, assisted in the collection of fees and otherwise handled this detail in an orderly manner. I offer her my sincere thanks and also caution officers of all Lodges to "make requests for Dispensations as complete as possible. If you have a request to shorten time, give all the details in your first letter —name and what is desired. Be specific and please do not submit a request in this fashion—"Our Lodge would like a Special Dispensation to finish work on a soldier boy." Such a request makes it necessary to ask who the "boy" is, when he was elected, why the Dispensation is needed and perhaps other information that is necessary to determine whether the Dispensation should be granted. This same necessity for complete details applies to all requests for other help, not just for shortening of time. If we all work together, we can get much more done. GEORGE WASHINGTON
NATIONAL
MASONIC
MEMORIAL
One of the highlights of our visit to Washington, D . C. in February, was our visit to the George Washington National Masonic Memorial. It is an impres-
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sive monument to the Father of Our Country housing a replica of his lodge, and many of his Masonic emblems. The library has just been completed on the 6th floor, which will be useful to the brethren. Grand Lodges representing 4,100,139 members have contributed $7,286,758.28 and the Masons of Kansas have contributed only about 350 each, so it is quite apparent that we have not done our part even though we have contributed $2,500.00 a year for the past several years. I recommend that we contribute at least $2,500.00 to this worthy memorial next year. GRAND MASTERS AND GRAND SECRETARIES CONFERENCE The practice of sending the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master and Grand Secretary to this conference in Washington is an opportunity for an exchange of ideas and thoughts on Masonry with the Grand Masters and representatives of all Grand Jurisdictions of North America and most of the Free World, that can only be beneficial to our brethren. This year I was impressed with the discussions of timely topics as well as outstanding Masonic speeches at our banquets. Incidentally R.'. W.". B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Senior Warden made the trip, took part in the conference and made many fine new friends all at his own expense. I recommend that we continue to send our Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master and Grand Secretary to this conference, and that the usual appropriation be made. MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION W . ' . Brother J O H N D . CUNNINGHAM, Past Master of Norton Lodge No. is doing a fine job as director of the Masonic Service Association. Three more Grand Lodges joined the Association within the past year, now I believe only nine are not members. Are you using the information that is available to each of you through Short talk bulletin and other services? If you are not, then may I suggest that set aside one night during the coming year for such a program. RECOMMENDATION
MAXIMUM
RETIREMENT
199 and the you
BENEFITS
When Article IV of the By-Laws was enacted we did not have a full time Grand Lecturer. For the past several years we have had one lecturer and a few unpaid assistants. So that an inequity may not result perchance our Lecturer should be eligible to retire after 15 years, I recommend thatâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; By-Law 2-403 be amended to read as follows: "Maximum Retirement Benefitsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^The maximum retirement benefits shall be computed on a monthly basis, as follows: For each eligible person the monthly amount shall be one-fourth of his or her average monthly salary for two years next preceding retirement, plus one per cent of his or her monthly salary for each year of service; Provided, that no such retirement benefit shall amount to more than One Hundred Fifty Dollars per month." RECOMMENDATION
SALARIES OF GRAND OFFICERS
The duties of the Grand Secretary have increased with increased activities of the Grand Lodge in greater proportion than that of the other Grand Bodies, and it is felt that his salary is not commensuate with his duties and responsbilities.
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and is substantially below that of Grand Secretaries in sister jurisdictions, therefor, I recommend that By-law 2-306 be amended by the addition of a further proviso, as follows: "Provided, that the Council of Administration be authorized to increase the Grand Secretary's Salary not more than $2,800.00 from Grand Lodge funds." This would place the authority under the control of the Council of Administration which would then have some leeway on change of duties to let the salary remain at $7,200.00 or increase to as much as $10,000.00 which in my opinion it should be. RECOMMENDATION
KANSAS MASONIC HOME
M . ' . W.". KARL J. BAUMGARTNER, Grand Master at our One Hundred First Annual Communication at Wichita in 1957, recommended that a special assessment of $1.00 per member for a period of five years be levied, starting with the 1958 dues for the maintenance of the Kansas Masonic Home. This recommendation was adopted, and has been in effect since. The cost of operation of the Home has continued to rise,.as have other costs and approaches $400,000 a year. This has been brought about by the great many patients in the infirmary, and by the increased age of our members. I cannot see how this cost will be or can be reduced. Therefore, I recommend that the special assessment be made permanent, and that By-law 2-301 be amended to provide for an annual tax of three dollars per capita, to be distributed: One Dollar to the General Fund, and Two Dollars to the Kansas Masonic Home Fund, and that By-law 2-302 be also amended so that this dollar all go to the Masonic Home. SOJOURNERS I am informed that only about 50% of our members live in the jurisdiction of their lodges or in close proximity to them. In order to help those brothers who are too far distant to attend their lodges I recommend that they be informed by letters, bulletins, and annual summaries of the years activities, and also recommend that the Secretary, or an active capable committee notify lodges near their residence of the names and addresses so they can be invited to attend a lodge near their home. These Recommendations are made for two reasons: ( 1 ) To keep our brothers informed and (2) To keep our brothers active. If they are informed and active we will not have to suspend so many for non-payment of dues. I further recommend that we help other jurisdictions by inviting Sojourners in our communities to take part in our lodges, and our work, and generally if they become permanent residents they will affiliate with our lodge. W e will also be helping to keep these brothers active. By doing these simple acts of brotherly love we will be truly advancing Friendship and Brotherly Love. .
R E Q U E S T F O R R E L I E F F R O M PER CAPITA TAX
I have recently received the following Resolution from Orient Lodge N o . 51 which is self explanatory. RESOLUTION I
WHEREAS The present Grand Lodge Law requires payment of per capita tax on all members of all lodges on the roll December 31st of each year; and
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WHEREAS The Grand Lodge did, for many years, hold that Life Membership created a burden the lodges should not assume, except under specified conditions outlined in original By-Law 4-402; and WHEREAS The awarding of Fifty Year Emblems with Life Membership has grown in popularity and has, in recent years, been encouraged by the Grand Lodge, and By-Law 4-402 has been amended in 1952 permitting the granting of Life Membership according to specified formula to members having fifty years of Masonic affiliation; N O W , THEREFORE, Be it resolved by ORIENT LODGE N o . 51 duly convened and open in Stated Communication T H A T Said ORIENT LODGE N o . 51 does hereby petition the M.'. W . ' . Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas to modify the provisions in ARTICLE IV, Section 1 of the Constitution, and By-Law 4-307 to provide waiver by the Grand Lodge of the per capita tax on members who have been granted Life Membership in conformity with provisions of By-Law 4-402 as amended as now in effect. ^ :^ Ij; ^ ^ ^ :it ijt
This Resolution was regularly adopted by ORIENT LODGE N o . 51 in Topeka, Kansas, at its Stated Communication held February 2, 1962. ROBERT C . F R E N C H , Master W I L L I A M M . J E N N I N G S , ' Senior Warden CHRIS J. BYERS, Junior Warden ATTEST: K E N N E T H N . POMEROY, Secretary
(Seal of
Lodge)
This has been referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence without recommendation for their study and report. INTERPRETATION
O F VIOLA M A R C O O T ' S
WILL
Mrs. VIOLA MARCOOT, a Past Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter O.E.S., and former O.E.S. member of the Board of Directors of our Kansas Masonic Home passed away several years ago leaving a bequest of the income from 80 acres of farm land for the maintainance of a Chapter Room for her Eastern Star Chapter at Caldwell. One of the stipulations in the will was that the hall should be built or purchased within a five year period subsequent to her death. This period will end in 1963. The Lodge at Caldwell through a properly appointed Committee has made several endeavors to join with the O.E.S. Chapter in the purchase or construction of a Hall and thus be able to benefit from the legacy which in the meantime is being impounded by the court. I was requested to approve a proposition to purchase a Hall, and incident thereto to render an opinion regarding whether the purchase of a Hall would qualify the undertaking for benefit from the legacy. After a careful examination of the provisions of the will and several phone calls, letters etc., I indicated that the Lodge, Sumner Lodge No. 203, could undertake this joint effort PROVIDED the members of the Lodge after having due notice of the contemplated action should by affirmative vote approve the same. Other Lodges may have similar situations confronting them on future occasions and for their benefit as well as the members of the Grand Lodge, it is my humble judgment that great care should be taken in these matters, and that each should be very carefully considered. Peace and harmony within our ranks should be made paramount and no undertaking should be begun unless it will add to and not detract from one of the basic teachings of our Order which is to see "who best can serve or best agree."
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BUILDING PROJECTS Sumner Lodge No. 203 at Caldwell authorized to join with Eastern Star Chapter and acquire Lodge and Chapter Building. Russell Lodge No. 177 authorized to engage architect to prepare plans foi lodge building. Wallace Lodge No. 418 at Winona authorized to finance a new building and place a mortgage thereon, also to assign rental income to retirement of the mortgage. Seabrook Lodge No. 385 authorized to acquire site for future Lodge Hall. Lake Lodge N o . 50 at Silver Lake authorized to remodel building used as Lodge and post office. Turon Lodge N o . 358 authorized to acquire lodge building. Olive Branch N o . 212 at Colony authorized to acquire and remodel school building for lodge hall. St. Bernard N o . 222 Dodge City authorized to acquire site for lodge hall. GRAND M A S T E R ' S BANQUET W e are continuing again this year a banquet for the membership at the Municipal Auditorium. This banquet was a decided success last year at Wichita, but is being held here for the first time. W e will present scholarship's to our Essay Contest Winners who will be our guests. These five girls and five boys will all be assisted in their college work by scholarships provided by the Grand Lodge. They are to be congratulated for the fine essays they submitted. I have chosen as Grand Orator for tonight's banquet. Brother Maj. Gen. HAROLD K . JOHNSON, Commandant of the Command and General Staff College of Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. It has been my privilege to know Brother JOHNSON since his arrival at Ft. Leavenworth. He is a member of Crescent Lodge No. 11 of Grafton, North Dakota, but has had little opportunity to return to his lodge since receiving his degrees. H e is, however, living and practicing Masonry in his life which has been a spectacular one. General J O H N S O N graduated from West Point in 1933, was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant of Infantry. At the outbreak of World W a r II, he fought with the Philippine Scouts at Bataan, and on the fall of Bataan survived the Death March, and was a prisoner of war in the Philippines, Japan and Korea. In 1950 he fought with his battalion in Korea, commanding the 5th and 8th Cavalry Regiments. In I960 he returned to Ft. Leavenworth as Commandant of the United States Army Command and General Stafif College. H e has received many decorations, including the Distinguished Service Cross, four Legions of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Infantryman's Badge with Star. With all his military achievements General J O H N SON has found time for service in Boy Scouts, and was president of Protestant Men of The Chapel United States Army, Europe 1958-1959. General J O H N S O N was the moving force in "The Anti-Communism Strategj' Seminar" held at Ft. Leavenworth in July, 1961, sponsored by Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge and The Institute for American Strategy, which was an inspiration to all in attendance. I wish that all of you could have been there and taken part. ATTENDANCE AT GRAND LODGE SESSIONS On a recent visit to the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, it was possible for the Grand Secretary to report that all but three of the constituent Lodges were present. At the Grand Lodge of Nebraska recently we had a similar experience. In
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many jurisdictions it is mandatory that every lodge have representation or show reason why their lodge should not be disciplined. For a good many years Kansas has been near the bottom of the list of American Grand Lodges in proportion of attendance at Grand Lodge for many of our Lodges make no attempt to "attend upon the communications of Grand Lodge" which is one of the obligations of the Master of a Lodge when he is installed. Now we have By-law 3-621 in operation. This requires that a Lodge have representation present at least one year out of three, or show cause. Your officers of Grand Lodge are trying to make the programs of Grand Lodge of greater interest to the membership generally and I believe that we have done so this year. I hope that we may change the trend and that in another year every Kansas Lodge will feel a definite obligation to be represented and will have their Masters or his proxy present. CONDITION O F T H E ORDER
Generally speaking the condition of Masonry in Kansas is good, however, we did show a loss in membership of 784. This is 83 less than last year. We have shown a loss in each of the past four years, and this is not good. The most alarming feature is the great number who are lost for non-payment of dues, and I ask you as Masters and Wardens, are we doing our duties to our craft? In these busy times we will not attract worthy new members if we keep our light under a bushel, so to speak. Our lodges must keep busy in their communities and let our friends and neighbors know what we are doing. Let them know what we stand for, let them know that Masonry is a vital force of good in the World today, as it has been since the early days of our Country. Let them know that Masons are true to their Country, and to their God, but this can only be done by the way in which we live and actâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;by showing our loyalty to our Country, and by showing our loyalty to the Church of our choice. Our greatest asset today lies in our youth and we as Masons should at every opportunity give them a helping hand. The Grand Lodge is doing this in our School Program, but are we going far enough? Our lodges can and do sponsor DeMolay, but are we really furnishing as much leadership as we should? Are we assisting our girls in Jobs Daughters and Rainbow for Girls, as we should? If each of us would but give one night a month to youth work the benefits would be tremendous to the youth, ourselves, and to the Masons of tomorrow. RECOGNITION AND
APPRECIATION
No man can fully appreciate the great privilege that it has been to serve the Mason's of Kansas as Grand Master unless he has held that position. I thank you again for this great privilege. I am thankful to so many persons for assistance during the past year, time is too short to name them all. Then too there are many who assisted me that I could not name. So many of you did assist, I do thank you all. My wife, has been particularly helpful and understanding, sometimes accompanying me about the State and the Nation, and oft times waiting at home. Thank you. D O T , for making this a wonderful year together, and for doing all in your power to further the cause of Masonry in Kansas. I am thankful that I have enjoyed good health throughout this year, and that the Good Lord has surely been with me as I travelled over 35,000 miles in this Masonic year. All of the officers of the Grand Lodge have been helpful and
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we should be and are proud of the contribution that each has made to Masonry. Each has given graciously of his time and talents. Our Past Grand Masters have assisted on many occasions, whenever they were called upon, and we thank them for their help and advice. Our thanks go especially to M . ' . W . ' . ScoTT E. KELSEY and the Masonic Education Committee, to M.'. W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER and the Public Schools Committee, J. V E R N O N POWELL and M . ' . W , ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON for their work
and to the singers and technicians in preparing the Masonic Record. Our sympathy goes to R.'. W..'. B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Senior Warden, on the untimely and unexpected death of his wife CARMEN a short time ago. She was a great inspiration to all who knew her. CONCLUSION
This has been the shortest year of my life, it has passed so quickly. I have tried in my humble way to further the Craft, and the prestige of our Order, if I have failed it was not of the heart. In conclusion my Brothers let me remind you that we in the United States enjoy the many freedoms guaranteed to us by the Constiution. Khrushchev says that he "will bury us," and we have all heard the comment /'better Red than Dead." We, as Masons and free men, must stand firm in our belief in God, our faith in our Country, our love of home, and the exercise of all of the freedoms which were given us by our forefathers. W e must work every day or we will lose these God given freedoms. Unless we individually take the responsibility of protecting these freedoms for ourselves and our posterity then they will be gone forever through our neglect. It has happend to others. In fact it has happened to all on the other side of the Iron Curtain. It will not happen to us if we, who believe in God and freedom of the individual, inform ourselves and our communities. Communism is the enemy of freedom, and of religious peoples of the World, and of course of Masons wherever they may be. W e must, as men, get back to God, and in no way shirk our responsibilities as citizens, or the God given freedoms we enjoy will be lost through fear and apathy. W e must speak out, and if each of the four million Masons of America do their part others will join to preserve our way of life, and to roll back Godless ideologists who would rule the World. Let us all look to the Light that shines upon our altars for strength and courage, and may God Bless us and our Fraternity in all its laudable undertakings. Fraternally Submitted, J O H N H . MURRAY,
Grand
Master
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ITINERARY
March 8 9 13
Wichita, Grand Lodge. Wichita, Grand Lodge, Meeting of Council of Administration. Haysville, Consecration of Lodge.
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Topeka, Siloam No. 225, official visit, presentation of emblems. Emporia No. 12, official visit. Kansas City, Kansas, Potentate's Ball. Meriden No. 236, official visit and presentation of emblems.
April 1 3 4 5 6 8 13 15 19 20 24 28 29 29
Altamont, special communication of Grand Lodge, and laying of cornerstone, Altamont, Post Office. Leavenworth No. 2, official visit. Presentation of emblems. Waverly No. 244, presentation of emblems. Clay Center No. 134, official visit. Overland Park No. 436, official visit, Charter Night. Leavenworth, reception for Grand Master by King Solomon Lodge No. 10. Emporia, open meeting and presentation of emblems. Easton, special communication of Grand Lodge and dedication of Hall of Easton Lodge No. 45. Topeka, addressed Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. Ellis No. 297, open meeting and presentation of emblems, also Hays for presentation of emblems. Lawrence, official visit to Lodge No. 6 and Lodge No. 9 and presentations. Wichita, Council of Administration. Wichita Home Board. Kansas City, Kansas, Reception for BERNICE STUTZMAN, Worthy Grand Matron, Order of the Eastern .Star.
May 2
Ottawa No. 18, Reception for W . ' . FLOYD COFFMAN, Grand Junior Deacon. 3 Alma No. 161, open meeting. 4 Holton No. 42, official visit and presentation of emblems. 5 Coifeyville No. 102, open meeting. 6 Mound Valley, special communication of Grand Lodge for purpose of dedication of remodeled Hall. 8 Liberal, Grand Commandery visitation. 9 Kinsley No. 179, special communication of Grand Lodge for purpose of dedication of Lodge Hall. 10 Topeka, visit to Scottish Rite. 11 Leavenworth, visit to King Solomon Lodge No. 10. 12 Mission, visit Old Mission Lodge N o . 153. 13 Hutchinson No. 445, Dedication of Lodge Hall. 17 Lawrence, Scottish Rite Annual Banquet. 18 Oskaloosa No. 14, official visit and presentation of emblems. 20 Wellsville, Special Communication of Grand Lodge, and laying of cornerstone for Post Office. 20 Easton No. 45, Third degree. 22 Mayetta No. 393, official visit. 25 Topeka, visit Golden Rule Lodge No. 90. 27 Leavenworth, Jester's Steak Fry. June 2 6-7 8 9 10 13
Topeka, official visit, Orient Lodge No. 51. Omaha, Nebraska, Grand Lodge of Nebraska. Lyons, address. Rainbow for Girls. Topeka, visitation, annual communication Jobs Daughters. Belleville, Reception for Grand Commander ARNETT. Denison, official visit Denison Lodge No. 372.
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Leavenworth, installation. Jobs Daughters. Wichita, official visit and presentation of emblems Wichita Lodge No. 99. Pleasanton, official visit and presentation of emblems, Pleasanton Lodge No. 88. Leavenworth, King Solomon No. 10, official visitation of District Deputy Grand Master. Kansas City, Kansas, Westgate N o . 438, oiHcial visitation and present emblems. Leavenworth, Masonic Sunday, First Presbyterian Church.
July 12 28 29 29 August 17 25 26
Leavenworth, visitation of DeMolay chapter, talk on "Americanism". Wichita, Council of Administration. Wichita, meeting of Masonic Home Board. Scranton N o . 407, special communication of Grand Lodge, dedication of Hall. Armourdale, official visit, Armourdale Lodge N o . 271. Lyons, addressed the State DeMolay Convention. Jewell, Special Communication of Grand Lodge, and laying of cornerstone for school.
Seplember 1 Louisburg, special communication of Grand Lodge, dedication of Lodge Hall of Peace Lodge No. 243. 2 Cherokee, Special Communication of Grand Lodge, laying of cornerstone of southeast Kansas rural high school. 6 Topeka, official visit to Topeka Lodge No. 17. 11 Lawrence, Lawrence Lodge No. 6, presentation of emblems. 12 Wichita, Wichita Lodge No. 86, presentation of emblems. 13 Burlington, official visit to Burlington Lodge No. 66. 14 Kingman, official visit and presentation of emblems at Ninnescah No. 230. 15-17 Denver, Colorado, Centennial Celebration of Colorado Grand Lodge. 22 Leavenworth, visit to Byington Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. 23 Shawnee Mission, 4th and 5th District at Old Mission Lodge. 25-26 St. Louis, Missouri, communication of Grand Lodge of Missouri. 28 Olathe, Olathe Lodge No. 19, official visit and presentation of emblems. 30 LeRoy, District Meeting honoring M.'. W.". FLOYD ECORD and M.'. W.". E.
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Kansas City, Kansas, Kaw Lodge No. 3, official visit and presentation of emblems. Clay Center, Area Meeting. Kiowa, Area Meeting. Hutchinson, Amaranth annual meeting. Ness City, area meeting. Derby City, area meeting. Hiawatha, Centennial of Lodge of Hiawatha No. 35. Leavenworth, Jobs Daughters. Leavenworth, Hiram Lodge No. 68, official visit. Independence, visit to Fortitude Lodge N o . 107. CofFeyville, area meeting. Eudora, official visit to Doric Lodge N o . 83Leavenworth, area meeting. Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mid-west Masonic Education Conference.
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Sabetha No. 162, official visit and presentation of emblems. Osawatomie No. 24, official visit and presentation of emblems. Parsons No. 117, official visit and presentation of emblems. Russell No. 177, official visit and presentation of emblems. Salina No. 60, open meeting and presentation of emblems. Valley Center Lodge No. 364, oyster supper and presentation of emblems. Shawnee, Shawnee Lodge N o . 54, dinner, open meeting and mortgage buriiiiig celebration. Wathena, Wathena Lodge No. 64, official visit and presentation of emblems. Topeka, Council of Administration. Topeka, Masonic Home Board, also Special Communication of Grand Lodge for purpose of laying cornerstone of Oakland Methodist Church. Ft. Leavenworth, Past Masters Dinner, Hancock Lodge No. 311. Leavenworth, open meeting, honoring school teachers and school boards.
28 30 December 2 Leavenworth, Leavenworth Lodge No. 2, official visit and presentation of emblems. 14 , Leavenworth, King Solomon No. 10, annual meeting and installation. 19 Topeka, dinner with the staff of the Grand Secretary's office. 21 Tonganoxie, Henri Lodge No. 190, official visit, installation of officer and presentation of emblems. 27 Abilene, Abilene Lodge No. 98, St. John's Day, official visit and pre.-,, sentation of emblems. 1962 January : 17 Leavenworth, Hi-12 dinner and installation of officers. 24 Perry No. 415, open meeting and presentation of emblems. 26 Wichita, Council of Administration. 27 Wichita, Masonic Home Board Meeting. February 2 Leavenworth, District No. 3, visitation. 3-5 New Orleans, Louisiana, Sesqui-Centennial, Grand Lodge of Louisiana. 10 Leavenworth, King Solomon No. 10, presentation of emblems. 15 Hope No. 288, 75th Anniversary celebration. 17 Ft. Leavenworth Scottish Rite. 18 Washington, D.C., Grand Masters Conference. 19 Washington, D.C., Masonic Service Association Annual meeting. â&#x20AC;˘ 20-21 Washington, D.C., Grand Masters Conference. 22 Washington, D.C., George Washington National Memorial, Annual meeting. 27 Lindsborg No. 397, 75th Anniversary Celebration. March 1 Wichita, Bestor G. Brown No^ 433, presentation of emblems. 2 Mulvane No. 201, visitation and presentation of emblems. 3 Turon No. 358, Special Communication of Grand Lodge, dedication of Lodge Hall. 7 Potter No. 4, official visit and presentation of emblems. 11 Topeka, opening of Grand Lodge Week. 12 Grand Council 13 Grand Chapter. 14 Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas. 15 Grand Lodge. Masonic Home Board 'Meeting. Council of Administration.
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CALL TO R E F R E S H M E N T .
The noon hour having arrived, the Grand Master called the Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 1:30 this afternoon. AFTERNOON SESSION The Grand Master called the Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor at 1:30 o'clock P.M. REPORT O F T H E COUNCIL O F ADMINISTRATION.
R.'. W.*. ARTHUR C . HODGSON, Grand Junior Warden, submitted the following report and review of matters acted upon by the Council of Administration during the past year, which on his motion was approved: To the M.-. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: During the last year there have been five meetings of the Council of Administration, which is composed of the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Senior and Junior Wardens. Regular meetings have been held quarterly on the Friday evening preceding the Masonic Home Board meeting on Saturday. The powers and duties of the Council of Administration are set forth in our Grand Lodge Constitution and By-Laws, but it might be well to point out that members of the Council are by law members of the,Masonic Home Board. During the past year, the Grand Senior Deacon and the Grand Secretary have been invited to attend each meeting of the Council. Some Council meetings have been relatively short and others have been relatively long. A great variety of matters have been considered, discussed and acted upon. A brief resume of the action will be outlined below, but perhaps the most valuable product of the Council meetings is the training afforded Junior Officers in the operation and problems of our Grand Lodge. These meetings are, next to study and research, the primary training ground of prospective Grand Masters. A copy of the minutes of each meeting of the Council of Administration is on file in the office of the Grand Secretary and likewise a copy with the secretary of the Council. At the close of the 1961 Annual Communication on March 9, 1961, the new Council of Administration met in the office of the secretary of Albert Pike Lodge No. 303 and the following officers were elected: M . ' . W.". J O H N H . - M U R R A Y , Chairman; R.'. W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON, Secretary.
The First National Bank in Fredonia was designated as depository for Grand Lodge funds. T h e Grand Master announced that the re-appointment of M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON as Grand Lecturer had been made; and the Council voted to continue his salary at the rate of $4,500.00 per year and expenses payable monthly. The Council reluctantly acceded to the request of M . ' . W.". CLARENCE G . NEVINS, who for health reasons had asked not to be elected again as a member of the Masonic Home Board, and in his place M . ' . W . ' . SAMUEL G . W I L E S was elected to a four-year term. At the April 28th meeting of the Council, the dates and places for six area meetings were discussed and decided upon. At the July 28th meeting, $500.00 out of the Charity Fund was approved for Cuban Relief and paid to the Grand Lodge of Florida. The meeting of November 17, 1961, considered the reinvestment of maturing government bonds; and the Council reviewed the Public Schools program and voted to allow outgoing ofScers to stay on the mailing list if they so request.
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The January 26, 1962 meeting considered the recording to be used in the "Work." The same was authorized and a price of $2.00 set for the record. A transfer of $2,000.00 to the Charity Fund was authorized and the depository of Grand Lodge funds was changed to The Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank at Topeka to be effective as of March 1, 1962. Serving as a member of the Council under the leadership of M.'. W.'. J O H N H. MURRAY, Grand Master, has been both educational and pleasant. At all times the thing uppermost in our minds has been the good of the Craft within the framework of our Constitution and By-laws and the Landmarks of Freemasonry. Respectfully and fraternally submitted, A R T H U R C . HODGSON,
Secretary. REPORT O F THE GRAND TREASURER.
R.'. W.'. FLOYD A. PALMER, Grand Treasurer, submitted the following report which, on motion, was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: To the M.\ W.'. Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: I hereby submit report of the cash and bond accounts of the Grand Treasurer of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas covering the period February 13, 1961 to February 17, 1962 inclusive. Due to the death of M.'. W . ' . B E N S. PAULEN, Grand Treasurer, the Report on Examination of Accounts and Financial Records for the period February 13, 1961 to August 8, 1961 as ordered by M.'. W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY, Grand Master, and prepared by A L L E N F . GERYE, Certified Public Accountant, Topeka, Kansas, and on file with the Grand Secretary, is made a part of this report. M.'. W . ' . B E N S. PAULEN died July 11, 1961. FLOYD A. PALMER was installed Grand Treasurer August 8, 1961. The records of M.'. W . ' . B E N S. PAULEN were found to be true and correct. Cash balances, receipts, disbursements and securities are here listed in funds as established by the Grand Lodge and for amounts indicated. GENERAL FUND.
Receipts. February 13, 1961—Balance on hand Received from the Grand Secretary: Ben S. Paulen Floyd A. Palmer Year Feb. 13, 1961 Aug. 9, 1961 to to Aug. 8, 1961 Feb. 17, 1962 1961-62 $ 6,589.01 $324,607.43 Disbm rsements. Warrants Paid by Grand Treasurer: 1961-62 Warrants 41,812.88 230,437.83 26,085.55 1961-62 Budget 15,838.91 1961-62 Communication 11,258.93 12.40 1961-62 Per Diem 7,708.80 None None 1960-61 Warrant-Budget 4,368.05 Total Warrants Paid $80,987.57 February 17, 1962—Balance in Bank
$256,535.78
$ 97,227.60
$331,196.44
$428,424.04
$337,523.35 $ 90,900.69
$428,424.04
CHARITY FUND.
Receipts. February 13, 1961—Balance on Hand
$
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Received from Grand Secretary: Ben S. Paulen Floyd A. Palmer Vear Feb. 13, 1961 Aug. 9, 1961 to toAug. 8, 1961 Feb. 17, 1962 1961-62 $ 501.50 $ 7,711.15 Disbursements. Warrants Paid by Grand Treasurer: '961-62 $ 8,412.00 $ 4,045.80 February 17, 1962—Balance in Bank B O N D ACCOUNT.
March
$
8,212.65
$ 12,989.14
$ 12,457.80 $ 531.34
$ 12,989.14
GENERAL F U N D .
Registered Bonds Maturity Value U. S. Savings Bonds, Series K, 2.76% , March 1956-68, N o . X-106057-8-K !. ....$ 20,000.00 U. S; Savings Bond, Series K, 2.76% March 1957-69. No. X-118863-K 10,000.00 U. S. Savings Bond, Series K, 2.76% March 1957-69. No. V-97218-K 5,000.00 U. S. Savings Bond, Series H, 3 % % March 1959-69. No. X-519276-H _ 10,000.00 U. S. Treasury Bond 1964, 3 % , February 1958-64. No. 378 _ 5,000.00 U. S. Treasury Bonds, 1964, 3 % , February 1958-64. No. 535-36-37.- 15,000.00 U. S. treasury Bonds, 1964, 3 % , February 1958-64. No. 1990-91 2,000.00 U. S. Treasury Note, Series A-1964, 43/^%, July 1959-May 1964. No. 7146 10,000.00 U. S. Treasury Notes, Series E-1962, 4 % April 1960-May 1962. No. 310-11-12-13 '.., 40,000.00 ,U. S. Treasury Bonds, Series 1964-69, 21/2% September 1943-December 1969. Redeemable December 1964. No. 14494-D, No. 14495-E, No. 14496-F..._ 30,000.00 U. S. Treasury Bonds, Series 1964-69, 2 ^ 2 % September 1943-December 1969. Redeemable December 1964. No. 14606-F, No. 14607-H : 20,000.00 U. S. Savings Bond, Series H, 3 % % January 1961-71. N o . X-2023526-H_ .. _ 10,000:00 Total General Fund Bonds
$177,000.00
CHARITY F U N D .
Registered Bonds U. S. Savings Bond, Series K, 2.76% March 1956-68. No. X-106O59-K. ^ U. S. Savings Bond, Series K, 2.76% March 1957-69. N o . V-97217-K U. S. Savings Bond, Series H, 3 ' / ^ % March 1958-68. N o . V-508485-H ._ U. S. Savings Bond, Series H, 3 % % March 1959-69. N o . V-580517-H U. S. Savings Bonds, Series H, 3 % % April 1960-70. No. M-7227371-2-3-4H U. S. Treasury Bond, 1964-69, 21/2% September 1943-December 1969. Redeemable December 1964. No. 9628-J ...„ U. S. Savings Bonds, Series H, 3 % % March 1961-71. No. M-7773536-37-38-39-4o;H..;
Maturity
Value
$ 10,000.00 ,. .• 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 4,000.00
5,000.00 5,000.00
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U. S. Treasury Bond, 1968, 3 % % June 1960-May 1968. No. 2948
10,000.00
Total Charity Fund Bonds
$ 49,000.00
BOND TRANSACTIONS.
General Fund The report of the Grand Treasurer as recorded on Page 53 of the 1961 proceedings show U. S. Treasury Bonds, 21/2%. 12-15-69/64, No. 91105-6-7 for a total maturity value of $30,000.00. These were non-registered coupon bonds and were exchanged by the Grand Treasurer for registered bonds of the same series, issue and denomination which bear the No. 14494-D, 14495-E and 14496-F for a total maturity value of $30,000.00 This exchange was in the process of transfer February 1, 1961. The Grand Treasurer purchased for the General Fund registered U. S. Treasury Bonds, Series 1964-69, 21/2% at a total cost of $18,585.30 for a maturity value of $20,000.00 bearing No. 14606-F and 14607-H. Date of purchase May 6, 1961. The report of the Grand Treasurer as recorded on Page 53 of the 1961 proceedings show U. S. Savings Bond, Series G, 21/2'%, due in January 1961 for a maturity value of $10,000.00 bearing No. X-908638-G as being in the process of exchange. This bond was exchanged for U. S. Savings Bond, Series H, 3 % % , January 1961-71, in total amount of $10,000.00 bearing No. X-2023526-H. Processing or transfer date February 3, 1961. Charity Account The report of the Grand Treasurer as recorded on Page 54 of the 1961 proceedings show U. S. Treasury Bond, 21/2'%. 12-15-69/64, No. 46612 for a total maturity value of $5,000.00. This bond was a non-registered coupon bond and was exchanged by the Grand Treasurer for a registered bond of the same series, issue and denomination which bears the No. 9628-J for a total maturity value of $5,000.00. This exchange was in the process of transfer February 1, 1961. Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Finance, as recorded on Page 143 of the 1961 proceedings, there was purchased for the Charity Fund registered U.S. Savings Bonds, Series H, 3 % % , March 1961-71 in the total maturity value of $5,000.00 bearing No. M-7773536-37-38-39-40. These bonds were purchased by the Grand Secretary. The bonds show a processing date of March 22,. 1961 and have been placed in the care of the Grand Treasurer. The report of the Grand Treasurer as recorded on Page 53 of the 1961 proceedings show U. S. Savings Bond, Series G, 21/2%, No. X-1121119-G, due February 1962 for a maturity value of $10,000.00. Optional exchange privilege was executed by the Grand Treasurer and this bond was exchanged for registered U. S. Treasury Bond, 1968, 378%, bearing No. 2948 for a total maturity value of 810,000.00. L Y N N R. BRODRICK MEMORIAL CHARITY F O U N D A T I O N F U N D .
Receipts. February 13, 1961â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Balance Received from Grand Secretary: Ben S. Paulen Floyd A. Palmer Year Feb. 13, 1961 Aug. 9, 1961 To to Aug. 8, 1961 Feb. 17, 1962 1961-62 $ 344.40 $ 10,670.90 Disbursemet7ts. Warrants Paid by Grand Treasurer: 1961-62 $ None $ 9,735.23 February 17, 1962â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Balance in Bank
$
AA6A\
$ 11,015.30
$ 11,461.71
$ $
S .11,461.71
9,735.23 1,726.48
50
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
March
B O N D A C C O U N T L Y N N BRODRICK MEMORIAL CHARITY F O U N D A T I O N F U N D
Registered Bonds U. S. Treasury Bonds, 1963, 21/2% December 1954-August 1963, N o . 1442 and No. 3915 U. S. Savings Bond, Series H , 3 % % October 1958-68, N o . M-3545876-H U. S. Savings Bond, Series H , 3 % % May 1960-70, N o . M-7355525-H : U. S. Treasury Bond, 1967-72, 21/2% June 1945-June 1972. Redeemable June 1967 No. 17277-H U. S. Treasury Bond, 1967-72, 21/2% June 1945-June 1972. Redeemable June 1967 No. 54912-B Total Lynn R. Brodrick M. C. F. Bonds
Maturity Value $15,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00
10,000.00
1,000.00 $28,000.00
L Y N N R. BRODRICK M . C. F . BOND TRANSACTIONS.
The report of the Grand Treasurer as recorded on Page 54 of the 1961 proceedings show U. S. Treasury Bond, 21/2%, 2-15-54/11-15-61, bearing No. 6621 for a maturity value of $10,000.00. This bond matured and was presented for cash by the Grand Treasurer on November 22, 1961. Subsequent to the maturity of the above described bond and as instructed bjthe Council of Administration, your Grand Treasurer purchased on the open market registered U . S. Treasury Bonds, 1967-72, 21/2% in the total maturity value of $11,000.00; these bonds as listed in this report are identified by N o . 17277-H for $10,000.00 and N o . 54912-B for $1,000.00. Total cost of these bonds $9,735,23. Order date this transaction November 22, 1961. S U M M A R Y O F CASH BALANCES A N D BONDS.
Held all Funds as of February 17, 1962 Cash in Bank General Fund Charity Fund Lynn R. Brodrick M.C.F. Fund Total Registered Bonds (Maturity Value) General Fund - Charity Fund Lynn R. Brodrick M.C.F. Fund.
$90,900.69 531.34 1,726.48 $93,158.51 $177,000.00 49,000.00 28,000.00
Total
$254,000.00 C E R T I F I C A T I O N .
I hereby certify that there is to the credit of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas amounts as here entered and for accounts indicated and that the bonds listed in this report are in our safe subject to the order of FLOYD A. PALMER, Grand Treasurer. C. T. PARKER, Cashier
The First National Bank in Fredonia. Fraternally submitted, FLOYD A. PALMER,
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Grand
Treasurer.
1961-62
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
51
REPORT O F THE GRAND SECRETARY.
M.'. W.*. CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary, submitted the following report which, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: To the M.'.
W.'.
Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
The report of the Grand Secretary for the year 1961 is submitted herewith. It reflects a very busy year for our office. There have not been many dull moments. For the most part we have had devoted members of the Craft to work with and in almost every instance they have earned a preferred status in that band or society of friends and brothers, among whom no contention should ever exist, except that noble contention or rather emulation of who best can work or best agree. Working daily with this kind of lodge officer makes our duties pleasant and we earnestly believe that sooner or later it will contribute to the advancement of our beloved fraternity. It is a wonderful privilege to serve the institution of Freemasonry in any capacity, but more especially in the close contacts with members of the Craft that are peculiar to the Secretary's duties. We thank you one and all for your fine encouragement and cooperation. A N N U A L REPORTS
I regret to report that twelve Lodges were delinquent in filing Annual Reports in this office. The matter was referred to our M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master for consideration for relief of the penalties provided for in By-law 2-301. The January 10th dead line has been the law in this Grand Lodge for many years and the importance of getting reports in on time was especially called to the attention of Secretaries when the blanks were sent out. Upon failure of our Grand Master to grant leniency, credentials were with held from the following Lodges: Xenia No. 47; Sutton No. 85 at Waterville; Belle Plaine No. 173; Hamlin No. 185; Eminence Lodge No. 205 at Eskridge; Gove N o . 302; Vermillion No. 320; Lane No. 339; Alta Vista No. 357; Tyro No. 386; Hugoton N o . 406 and Satanta No. 446. ANNUAL
PROCEEDINGS
The Proceedings of the 105th Annual Communication of Grand Lodge were received from the printer on June 15, 1961 and mailed the same day. CONSTITUTIONAL A M E N D M E N T
In accord with the Constitutional provisions of By-law 2-507 the Amendment to Section 3 of ARTICLE I X of the Constitution, by which the office of Chaplain was created in each Lodge, the adopted amendment was engrossed and mailed by first class mail to each Master and Secretary on March 15, 1961. The Amendment was ratified by the Lodges, the returns showing that 421 Lodges voted in favor of ratification and 18 voted against. The last reply was received on July 21, 1961. REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
The provisions of By-law 2-111 require the Grand Secretary to submit an estimate of revenues and expenditures for the ensuing year, and to give "in detail the purpose for which provision should be made."
52
PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
March
For the ensuing year. I submit the following estimates: General Fund Revenues One dollar per capita on 98,393 Interest on General Fund Bonds Miscellaneous receipts—sale of supplies etc Less 5 % of per capita tax transferred Available for Appropriation
% 98,393.00 6,000.00 5,400.00 109,793.00 4,919.65 104,873.35
General Fund Appropriations Budget ( $ 4 5 , 0 0 0 x 7 2 % equals $32,400) Annual Communication expense (Topeka) Grand Master's Contingent Fund (By-law 2-314) Grand Master's Allowance (By-law 2-306).. Grand Master's Apron and Jewel Grand Treasurer's Allowance (By-law 2-306) Grand Master and Grand Secretary Conference Grand Tyler and Assistant Grand Tyler (By-law 2-306) OfEcial Stenographer (By-law 2-306) Grand Lecturer—Salary and Expense Committee on Ritualistic Work..... Mileage and Expense (By-law'2-308-9-10) George Washington Masonic National Memorial Per Diem Allowance (By-law 2-310) Masonic Service Association Dues Committee on Masonic Education Committee on Public Schools Committee Allowances (By-law 2-306-7) Committee on Temple Building and Remodeling Committee on Trials and Punishments Printing Annual Proceedings Grand Secretary's Travel Expense Printing Kansas Laws of Masonry (By-law 2-506) Distribution of List of Regular Lodges Library Expense Microfilm Equipment and Expense Stationery and Printing .— Postage and Express Items for Resale Grand Lodge Building Repairs Personal Property Tax Payroll Taxes (SS and Unemployment) Replacement of Equipment in Grand Lodge office Miscellaneous expense
S 32,400.00 1,200.00 3,200.00 800.00 550.00 200.00 1,750.00 80.00 50.00 7,200.00 500.00 15,000.00 2,500.00 8,500.00 2,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 1,250.00 500.00 800.00 2,250.00 1,500.00 1,250.00 400.00 500.00 1,000.00 2,500.00 2,250.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 225.00 350.00 1,000.00 1,000.00
Estimated Charity Fund Revenues for 1962 Five per cent of per capita tax Interest from investments Recommended Grand Lodge Relief and Charity
Charity Fund
;
$
4,919.65 1,350.00 6,269.65
Appropriations 4,000.00
1961-62
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
SCHEDULE Dues and Fees
No. 1 2 3
4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12.... 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22.... 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36... 37 38 : 39
$
503.00 581.00 6,668.00
148.00 578.00 2,057.00 2,401.00 2,270.00 1,239.00 1,124.00 222.00 3,385.00 194.00 362.00 2,076.00 1,521.00 4,021.00 2,240.00 .- 853.00 180.00 342.00 339.00 571.00 1,326.00 134.00 257.00 408.00 231.00 423.00 531.00 99.00 505.00 436.00 219.00 640.00 785.00 746.00 ; 1,045.00 489.00
No. 51 52 53
5?
A
Dues and Fees 6,127.00 348.00 218.00
No. 101 102 103
Dues and Fees 360.00 2,564.00 2,318.00
54 1,423.00 55 359.00 56 359.00 57 789.00 58 348.00 59 -.: 245.00 60... 4,315.00 61... 484.00 62 .^.. 385.00 63 .^.. 450.00 64.... 512.00 65 543.00 66 584.00 67 421.00 68... 879.00 69 216.00 70 346.00 71.. 1,048.00
104 574.00 105 297.00 106 1,005.00 107 1,877.00 108 295.00 109 232.00 110 1,298.50 111 391.00 112 524.00 113 936.00 114 429.00 115 . 322.00 116 291.00 117 2,410.00 118 .'.-..- 216.00 119 456.00 120... - 554.00 121..... 450.00
72 73 74 75 76 77.... 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85.. 86 87 88 89...;...
322.00 416.00 1,099.00 573.00 635.00 869.00 256.00 582.00 841.00 129.00 117.00 563.00 245.00 277.00 7,074.00 218.00 604.00 318.00
122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139
334.00 163.00 624.00 217.00 123.00 241.00 119.00 794.00 138.00 -. 221.00 231.00 2,158.00 812.00 405.00 486.00 662.00 231.00 413.00
90 91-.92... 93 94
5,425.00 1,039.00 270.00 895.00 920.00
140 141 142 143 144
2,410.00 495.00 1,908.00 521.00 510.00
40 41 42 43 44
837.00 138.00 766.00 397.00 713.00
45...
209.00
95
723.00
145
597.00
A6 47
354.00 170.00
96 97
1,959.00 1,802.00
146 147
631.00 643.00
48... 49 50
305.00 501.00 371.00
98 99.100
1,334.00 6,837.00 966.00
148 149 150
617.00 316.00 1,901.00
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56
PROCEEDINGS OF- THK
SCHEDULE 9 18 41 50 62 75 87
$
-...
3.00 6.00 3.00 33.50 3.00 3.00 9.00
96 97 133 204 245 263 305
-
SCHEDULE U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U.
March
B 3.00 6.00 12.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 6.00
311 312 328 330 403
18.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 26.00
Total
$152.50
C
Amounts received from investments: S. 21/2% Bond 2023526H $10,000.00 S. 21/2% Bond X1121119G $10,000.00 S. 2.76% Bond X106057K $10,000.00 S. 2.76% Bond X106058K $10,000.00 S. 2.76% Bond X118863K $10,000.00 S. 2.76% Bond V97218K $5,000.00 S. 2.76% Bond X106059K $10,000.00 S. 2.76% Bond V97217K $5,000.00 S. 3 % Bond X519276H $10,000.00 S. 3 % Bond V508485H $5,000.00 S. 3 % Bond V580517H $5,000.00 S. 3 % Bond M722737IH $1,000.00 S. 3 % Bond M7227372H $1,000.00 S. 3 % Bond M7227373H $1,000.00 S. 3 % Bond M7227374H $1,000.00 S. 3 % Bond M3545876H $1,000.00 S. 3 % Bond M7355525H $1,000.00 S. 21/2% Treasury Bonds 14494D, 14495E, 14496F $30,000.00 S. 21/2% Treasury Bonds 14606F, 14607F $20,000.00 S. 21/2% Treasury Bond 9628J $5,000.00 S. 21/2% Treasury Bond 6621 $10,000.00 S. 21/2% Treasury Bond 1442, $5,000.00 S. 21/2% Treasury Bond 3915 $10,000.00 S. 21/2% Treasury Bond 17277H $10,000.00 S. 21/2% Treasury Bond 54912B $1,000.00 S. 3 % Treasury Bond 1990, 1991 $2,000.00... S. Treasury Bonds 378, 535, 536, 537 $20,000.00 S. 3 7 8 % Treasury Bond 2948 $10,000.00 S. 4 % Treasury Notes 310, 311, 312, 313 $40,000.00 S. 4 . 7 5 % Treasury Note 7146 $10,000.00
$
225.00 125.00 276.00 276.00 276.00 138.00 276.00 138.00 348.00 194.00 194.00 30.50 30.50 30.50 30.50 34.80 30.50 750.00 500.00 125.00 250.00 187.50 375.00 125.00 12.50 90.00 900.00 106.00 1,600.00 475.00
$
8,149.30
1961-62
G R A N D LODGE O F KANSAS
CASH
57
ACCOUNT
Schedule "A' Schedule " B " : Schedule "C" Treasury Bond Matured Budget Settlements Lodge Supplies Sold Special Dispensations Charter Fee Lodge No. 112 Renewal Grand Secretary's Certificate Wind Damage Indemnity Payment for Lost Library Books Postage Stamps Sold Annual Proceedings Sold School Books Sold Postage Reimbursement by Grand Commandery Reimbursement Charity Fund Refund, C. E. Ward Co Refund, Kansas Power & Light Company Overpayment Per Capita Tax, Lodge No. 412 Refund, Banquet Tickets Refund, Annual Communication Refund, Mileage and Expense Refund, Workmen's Compensation Insurance
, ;
'....
â&#x20AC;¢.
$304,850.75 152.50 8,149.30 10,000.00 11,859.11 6,962.60 350.00 20.00 5.00 129.20 8.00 8.96 5.00 .25 41.19 13.00 29.75 99.34 100.00 8.00 215.47 478.82 18.50 $343,504.74
Fraternally submitted. CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S ,
Grand Secretary
58
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
March
WARRANT ACCOUNT Date 1961 2-17 2-17 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 3- 2 3- 3
No.
Favor of
For
1—J. Glenn Logan, Postage and Express 2—Richard M. Adenauer, Annual Communication 3—Otto R. Souders, Charity Fd.—Gr. Lodge Relief 4—S. Allan Daugherty, Charity Fd.—Gr. Lodge Relief 5—E. Glenn Robison, Gr. Lecturer Salary & Exp 6—Charles S. McGinncss, Grand Secy. Travel Expense 7—Santa Fe Trail Transp. Co., Postage and Express 8—E. M. Lovell Jewelry Co., (Gr. Masters Jewel $378.50 (Miscellaneous 3.50 3- 3 9—Blue Rapids Greenhouses, Miscellaneous 3- 3 10—Harold R. Tipps, Gr. Lodge Bldg. Repairs 3- 3 11—Topeka Engraving Co., Masonic Education Expense 3- 3 12—Steve Smith Cameras, Inc., Masonic Education Expense 3- 3 13—Crane & Company, Inc., Items for Resale 3- 3 14—Carpenter Paper Co., Stationery & Printing 3- 3 15—Lou-Walt Corporation, Items for Resale 3- 3 16—J. Glenn Logan, Postage and Express 3- 8 17—Harold L. Sloan, Chairman Credentials Committee 3- 8 18—Robert J. Lewis, Chairman Reports Grand Officers 3- 8 19—William E. Bradford, Chairman Finance Committee 3- 8 20—George M. Ashford, Chairman Jurisprudence Committee 3- 8 21—James H. Trice, Chairman Ritualistic Committee 3- 8 22—Floyd H. Coflman, Chairman Trials & Punishments 3- 8 23—Scott A. Mouse, Chairman Chartered Lodges & Lodges UD 3- 8 24—Floyd S. Ecord, Chairman Correspondence Committee , 3- 8 25—Claud F. Young, Chairman Foreign Relations Committee 3- 8 26—Scott E. Kelsey, Chairman Masonic Education Committee 3- 8 27—Richard L. Becker, Chairman Public Schools Committee 3- 8 28—Floyd A. Palmer, Chairman Necrology Committee _ 3- 8 29—Clarence W . Johnson, Grand Chaplain 3- 8 30—Lauren Dale Rigg, Grand Sentinel 3- 8 31—Paschal W . Lundy, Asst. Grand Sentinel _3- 8 32—Frank Carlson, Grand Orator _ 3- 8 33—Leon L. Cousland, Official Stenographer ___ 3- 8 34—John H. Murray, Grand Masters Contingent Fund.3-13 35—James H. Trice, Expense Ritualistic Committee 3-13 36—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer Expense 3-13 37—First National Bank, Charity Fund Bond Purchase 3-13 38—Santa Fe Trail Transp. Co., Postage and Express 3-20 39—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary -3-20 40—John H. Murray, Grand Master's Allowance 3-20 41—Ben S. Paulen, Grand Treasurer's Allowance 3-20 42—First National Bank, W H and SS Taxes 3-20 43—Kansas Employment Security Fund, Employment Security Tax 3-20 44—Charles S. McGinness, Grand Secretary Travel Expense 4- 6 45—Topeka Engraving Co., Masonic Education Expense4- 6 46—Capper Engraving Co., Masonic Education Expense 4- 6 47—Steve Smith Cameras, I n c , Masonic Education Expense 4- 6 48—Harold & Richard Wolfe, Miscellaneous 4- 6 49—Warren Roofing Co., Inc., Grand Lodge Bldg. Repairs 4- 6 50—Sommer Refrigeration Co., Grand Lodge Bldg. Repairs 4- 6 51—Allen F. Gerye, Committee Allowance—Audit 4- 6 , 52—Kansas Masonic Digest, Public Schools Committee4- 6 ' 53—Capitol Stamp & Seal Co., Miscellaneous 4- 6 54—Hall Lithographing Co., Ritualistic Committee 4- 6 55—J. Glenn Logan, Postage and Express 4- 6 56—Bunch the Florist, Miscellaneous 4-20 57—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary 4-20 58—First National Bank, W H and SS Taxes 4-24 59—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer Expense 5- 5 60—J. Glenn Logan, Postmaster, Postage and Express 5- 5 61—Ed Marling Stores, Replacement Office Equipment 5- 5 62—Crane and Company, Inc., Replacement Office Equipment 5- 5 63—Hall Lithographing Co., Items for Resale 5- 5 6i—Lou-Walt Corporation, Items for Resale -
Amount $
200,00 1,200.00 2,460.00 452.00 182.62 39.61 7.97 382.00 15.38 5.00 5.80 4.12 24.19 233.32 90.83 314.00 50.00 10.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 300.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 50,00 30.00 25.00 50.00 3,200.00 367.29 339.92 5,000.00 9.60 316.75 194.00 48.50 84.50 8.25 117.55 29.98 14,86 2.12 4.63 109.00 134.07 210.00 15.00 6.50 20.24 200.00 8.20 316.75 69.50 756.43 300.00 39.58 32.24 74.52 89.95
1961-62
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
WARRANT Date
No.
^- 5 5- 5 5-11 5-11 5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 5-25
5-25
6- 2 6- 5 6- 5 6- 5 6- 5 6- 5 6- 5 6- 5 6-15 6-20 6-20 6-20-8 6-20 6-20 7. 5 7- 5 7- 5 7- 5 7- 5 7. 5 7- 5 7- 5 7- 5 7- 5 7- 5 7- 5 7- 5 7-11 -7-12 7-17 7-17 7-19 7-10 7-24 7-24 8- 4 8- 4 8- 4 8- 4 8- 4 8- 4 8- 4 8- 4 8- 4 8- 7 8-18 8-18
Favor of
59
ACCOUNT—Continued For
65—Topeka Engraving Co., (Printing Annual Proceedings $ 15.02 (Masonic Education Expense 3.38 66—Charles S. McGinness, (Grand Secretary Travel Expense $211.20 (Public Schools Committee 43.60 67—University of Kansas, Public Schools Committee 68—J. Glenn Logan, Postmaster, Items for Resale 69—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary___ 70—First National Bank, W H and SS Taxes.71—Kansas State Teachers College, Public Schools Committee 72—First National Bank, Bond Purchase -73—The Daily Republican, (Stationary & Printing $ 563.29 (Printing Law Books 1,098.81 (Ritualistic Committee 90.35 (Items for Resale 29.67 74—The Daily Republican, (Public School Committee $ 43.72 (Temple Bldg. Committee 7.50 (Trials & Punishment 7.50 (Masonic Education 384.72 75—University of Kansas, Public Schools Committee --.76—Carpenter Paper Co., Stationery & Printing-. 77—Crane & Company, Replacement Office Equipment $148.06 Items for Resale 19.22 78—Capitol Stamp & Seal Co., Items for Resale 79—Topeka Engraving Co., Printing Annual Proceedings 80—Westminster Book Store, Library Expense 81—Sommer Refrigeration Co., Grand Lodge Bldg. Repairs 82—Dictaphone Corporation, Replace Office Equipment 83—J. Glenn Logan, Postmaster, Postage and Express 84—Masonic Service Assn., Annual Dues 85—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary 86—John H. Murray, Grand Master's Allowance 87—Ben S. Paulen, Grand Treasurer's Allowance 88—First National Bank, 'WH and SS Taxes... 89—Samuel W. Mcintosh, Grand Master-Grand Secretary Conference 90—Topeka Engraving Co., Masonic Education Expense 91—Dr. Dawson E. Grim, Secy., Masonic Education Expense 92—Steve Smith Cameras, Inc., Masonic Education Expense 93—The World Company,. Printing Annual Proceedings 94—Charles S. McGinness, Grand Secretary Travel Expense 95—J. M. Hart Co., Inc., Items for Resale 96—Carpenter Paper Co., Grand Lodge Bldg. Repairs 97—Thacher, Inc., Grand Lodge Bldg. Repairs 98—Dictaphone Corporation, Replace Office Equipment 99—Kansas Employment Fund, SS & Unemployment Taxes 100—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Expense 101—Elwell's Flowers, Miscellaneous 102—Wm. A. Whitcomb, Grand Secretary, Charity Fund—Cuban Relief 103—Samuel W. Mcintosh, Grand Master-Grand Secretary Conference 104—University of Kansas, Public Schools Committee 105—J. Glenn Logan, Postmaster, Postage and Express 106—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary 107—First National Bank, W H and SS Taxes. 108—J. Glenn Logan, Postmaster, Items for Resale 109—Kansas State University, Public Schools Contimittee 110—Topeka Engraving Co., Masonic Education Expense 111—Capitol Stamp & Seal Co., Public Schools Committee 112—Commercial Office Supply, Items for Resale 113—Crane and Company, Items for Resale 114—Topeka Capital-Journal, Library Expense 115—J. A. McCall Printing Co., Stationery and Printing 116—Bunch the Florist, Miscellaneous il7—Maurice L. Drake, Grand Secretarys Travel Expense 118—Scott E. Kelsey, Masonic Education Expense 119—Masonic Board of Relief, Charity Fund 120—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary 121—First National Bank, W H and SS Taxes -
Amount 18.40 254.80 200.00 90.00 316.75 69.50 100.00 18,585.30
1,782.12
443.44 250.00 171.27 167.28 16.91 4.61 4.64 86.08 691.78 180.00 1,991.77 316.75 194.00 48.50 84.50 192.00 9.13 83.00 4.00 2,725.99 284.76 56.63 10.46 11.38 52.00 8.25 201.48 15.38 500.00 120.00 700.00 24.00 316.75 69.50 90.00 100.00 6.67 2.26 45.00 6-41 5.60 15.50 10.25 20.30 73.31 13.00 316.75 69.50
60
PROCEEDINGS O F THE
WARRANT Date 8-18 8-18 8-18 9- 5 9- 5 9- 5 9- 5 9- 5 9- 5 9- 5 9- 5 9- 5 9- 6 9- 7 9-11 9-12 9-12 9-13
No.
Favor of
March
ACCOUNT—Continued For
122—Kansas State University, Public Schools Committee 123—J. Glenn Logan, Postmaster, Postage and Express 124—J. Glenn Logan, Postmaster, Postage and Express 125—Pantagraph Printing & Stationery Co., Library Expense 126—Topeka Capital-Journal, Library Expense 127—J. M. Hart Co., Inc., Masonic Education 128—Steve Smith Cameras, Inc., Masonic Education 129—Conference of Grand Secretaries, Grand Master-Grand Secy. Conference 130—Standard Printing Co., Inc., Public Schools Committee 131—Macoy Publishing Co., Items for Resale 132—The Fyr-Fyter Co., Grand Lodge Bldg. Repairs 133—Fries Window Service, Grand Lodge Bldg. Repairs 134—Floyd A Palmer, Miscellaneous 135—Scott E. Kelsey, Grand Secretary's Travel Expense 136—E. L. Woodrow, Grand Lodge Bldg. Repairs 137—Allen F. Gerye, Committee Allowances 138—Marquis Who's Who, Library Expense 139—The Daily Republican, Public Schools Committee $ 12.51 Items for Resale 128.13 Masonic Education 408.52 Stationery & Printing 395.51 9-13 140—Charles S. McGinness, Grand Secretary's Travel Expense 9-20 141—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary,9-20 142—John H. Murray, Grand Master's Allowance 9-20 143—Floyd A. Palmer, Grand Treasurer's Allowance 9-20 144—First National Bank, W H and SS Taxes 9-20 145—Robert W. Domme, Postmaster, Masonic Education 9-20 146—J. M. Hart Co., Inc., Items for Resale : -9-25 147—Supreme Council 33° A&ASR, Public Schools Committee 9-25 148—Kansas State College Pittsburg, Public Schools Committee 9-25 149—Macoy Publishing Co., Library Expense-10- 5 150—Kansas Employment Security Fund, SS & Unemployment Taxes 10- 5 151—Steve Smith Cameras, Inc., Masonic Education 10- 5 152—Kansas State Historical Society, Library Expense 10-20 153—James W . Hart, Grand Lodge Bldg. Repairs 10-20 154—Charles S. McGinness, Grand Secretary's Travel Expense 10-20 155—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary 10-20 156—First National Bank, W^H and SS Taxes 10-30 157—F. J. Anderson, Secretary, Masonic Education; 11- 1 158—Robert W. Domme, Postmaster, Public Schools Committee 11- 1 159—Ben W. GraybiU, Masonic Education 11- 6 160—M. F. Leonard, County Treasurer, Personal Property Tax 11- 6 l6l—Commercial OfBce Supply, Library Expense 11- 6 162—Overton Electric Co., Grand Lodge Bldg. Repairs 11- 6 163—Thacher, Inc., Grand Lodge Bldg. Repairs 11- 6 164—Owen E. Hodgson, Masonic Education 11- 6 165—Carpenter Paper Co., Masonic Education 11- 6 l66—Topeka Engraving Co., Masonic Education 11- 6 167—The Daily Republican, Items for Resale 11- 6 168—Lou-Walt Corporation, Items for Resale 11- 6 169—Steve Smith Cameras, Inc., Items for Resale : „ 11- 6 170—Charles S. McGinness, Masonic Education 11-10 171—John H. Murray, Masonic Education Committee 11-14 172—Scott E. Kelsey, Masonic Education Committee .11-14 173—Arthur C. Hodgson, Masonic Education Committee 11-15 174—Richard L. Becker, Public Schools Committee 11-20 175—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary 11-20 176—First National Bank, W H and SS Taxes 11-29 177—Armand H. Bishop, Masonic Education Committee 11-29 178—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Expense :.. 11-29 179—Missouri Research Lodge, Library Expense ;.. 12- 1 180—Robert W. Domme, Postmaster, Masonic Education Committee 12- 5 181—Steve Smith Cameras, Inc., Masonic Education Committee 12- 5 182—Topeka Engraving Co., Inc., Masonic Education Committee _... 12- 5 183—The Daily Republican, Items for Resale 12- 5 184—J. M. Hart Co., Inc.. Items for Resale
Amount 100.00 400,00 200.00 57.37 12.90 10.51 15.68 30.00 197.91 3.29 41.00 4.61 4.15 25.62 3.00 75.00 19.50
944.67 175.72 316.75 194.00 . 48.50' 84.50 150.00 2,665.20 56.20 700.00 17.37 6.00 19-59 5.00 3.00 152.39 316.75 69.50 135.95 100.00 154.44 169-27 7.38 7.20 2.00 89.16 249.26 3.08 137.76 179.78 2.49 148.15 231.73 244.19 190.03 75.69 316.75 69.50 112.60 220.95 5.00 250.00 4.93 8.40 182.02 385.00
1961-62
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
WARRANT
ACCOUNT—Concluded
Date
No.
12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 8 12-18 12-18 12-18 12-18 12-20 12-26 1962 1- 2 1- 2 1- 2 1- 2 1- 5 1- 5 1- 5 1-5 1- 5 1- 5 I- 5
185—Western Bindery Products Co., Library Expense-186—Business Envelope Mfg. Co., Stationery & Printing187—Sommer Refrigeration Co., Grand Lodge BIdg. Repairs 188—U. S. Engineering Company, Grand Lodge Bldg. Repairs 189—Charles S. McGinness, Grand Secretary's Travel Expense 190—Hallene Utter, Postage and Express ..-191—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary 192—John H! Murray, Grand Master's Allowance -193—Floyd A. Palmer, Grand Treasurer's Allowance 194—First National Bank, Unemployment and SS taxes 195—First National Bank, Brodrick Fund-Bond Purchase 196—Robert W . Domme, Postmaster, Postage & Express
1- 5 1- 5 1- 5 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-26 1-30 1-30 1-30 2- 1 2- 1 2- 1 2- 1 .2- 1 2- 1 2- 1 2- 1 2- 1 2- 1 2- 1 2- 1 2- 7 2- 7 2- 9 2- 9 2- 9 2- 9 2- 9 2- 9 2-13 2-13 2-14
Favor a]
61
For
Amount .„„
--
--
29.21 10.04 9.75 74.48 158.52 100.00 316.75 194.00 48.50 84.50 9,735.23 20.00
197—Kansas Masonic Home, Masonic Home Assessment 25,000.00 198—John H. Murray, Grand Masters-Grand Secretaries Conference-— 469.34 199^—Armand H. Bishop, Grand Masters-Grand Secretaries Conference 469.33 200-^harIes S. McGinness, Grand Masters-Grand Secretaries Conference 469.33 201—National Geographic Society, Library Expense — 6.75 202 Kansas State Historical Society. Library Expense - -— 7.50 203—University of Nebraska Press, Library Expense 4.10 204—Shadinger-Wilson, Inc., Items for Resale67.63 205—Western Bindery Products Co., Items for Resale -'. 21.32 206—J. M. Hart Co., Inc., Items for Resale 321.30 207—The Daily Republican, (Items for Resale $ 76.27 (Public Schools Committee 20.50 (Grand Lecturer Expenses 84.15 (Masonic Education Committee 412.31 593.23 208—Commercial Office Supply Co., Grand Lodge Bldg. Repairs 15.12 209—Jones Electric Machinery, Grand Lodge Bldg. Repairs17.48 210—Five Points Nursery, Miscellaneous --..88 211—Kansas Employment Sec. Fund, SS & Unemployment Taxes 1.50 212—District Director of Internal Revenue, SS & Unemployment Taxes 96.45 213—Otto R. Souders, Charity Fund: Reimbursement 3,320.00 214—S. Allan Daugherty, Charity Fund: Reimbursement 712.80 215—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary 316.28 216—First National Bank, SS & Unemployment Taxes 70.44 217—Barney Grading & Landscape, Miscellaneous -3.00 218—Kansas Masonic Home Assessment 181,731.00 219—Grand Lodge Charity Fund, By-Law 2-302 6,919.65 220—Robert W. Domme, Postmaster, Postage and Express -7.52 221—Barney Grading & Landscape, Miscellaneous 3.00 222—Robert W . Domme, Postmaster, Postage and Express 3.20 223—Allied Record Mfg. Co., Items for Resale.-240.47 224—Love Box Company, Inc., Items for Resale— 51.89 225—J. V. Powell, Items for Resale 55.52 226—The Bahr Hardware Co., Items for Resale 25.58 227—Les Campbell, Items for Resale - - -- 12.50 228—Topeka Engraving Co., Inc., Printing Annual Proceedings $14.30... Masonic Education Committee 5.54—. 19.84 229—Steve Smith Cameras, Inc., 'Masonic Education Committee 2.00 230—Masonic Service Association, Masonic Education Committee 4.00 231—HiUmer Leather Shop, Miscellaneous2.50 232—J. A. McCall Printing Co., Annual Communication Expense137.35 233—Barney Grading & Landscaping, Misscellaneous 3.00 234—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Expense 532.10 235—Wilmore Lodge No. 412, Refund Per Capita Overpayment 100.00 236—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary 316.28 237—First National Bank, SS and Unemployment Tax '.. 70.44 238—George Washington Memorial Assn., G W Masonic National Memorial 2,500.00 239—Lewis R. Lewis, Trials and Punishments Committee 23.60 240—Gilbert Handke, Trials and Punishments Committee 7.00 241—Donald D. Williams, Trials and Punishments Committee 20.77 242—Charles S. McGinness, Grand Secretary Travel Expense. 69.10 243—Crane & Company, Inc., Miscellaneous 299.81 244—I. Bedichimer & Company, Miscellaneous25.08
62
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
March
BUDGET ACCOUNT Date 1961 i- 3 3333333- 3 3-13 3-20 3-20 3-20 3-20 3-20 3-20 3-20 3-20 3-20 3-20 3-20 4- 6 44444. 44-20 4-20 4-20 4-20 4-20 4-20 4-20 4-20 4-20 4-20 5- 5
5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 6- 5 6- 5
No.
Favor of
For
500—Kansas Power & D'ght Company, Office and Library 501—Southwestern Bell Telephone, Office and Library. 502—Topeka Water Department, Office and Library 503—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library 504—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library 505—Carpenter Paper Company, Office and Library 506—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 507—Ripley's, Office and Library 508—Oberhelman Insurance Agency, Workmens Comp. and Liab 509—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 510—Maurice L. Drake, Office and Library. 511—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library 512—Helen E. Trott, OfHce and Library 513—George A. Turner, Office and Library 514—^Joseph Guier, Office and Library 515—Walter M. Markley, Office and Library 516—First National Bank, W H and SS Taxes 517—Kansas Employment Security Fund, Employment Security Tax.. 518—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement -. 519—Flossie Andrews, Retirement -520—Southwestern Bell Telephone, Office and Library ' 521—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 522—Topeka Water Department, Office and Library 523—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 524—Thacher, Inc., Office and Library -. 525—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library ., 526—Crane and Company, Inc., Office and Library 527—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 528—Maurice L. Drake, Office and Library 529—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library 530—Helen E. Trott, Office and Library 531—George A. Turner, Office and Library 532—Joseph Guier, Office and Library— 533—Walter M. Markley, Office and Library 534—First National Bank, W H and SS Taxes... 535—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 536 Flossie Andrews, Retirement 537—Southwestern Bell Telephone, Office and Library 538—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 539—Topeka Water Department, Office and Library 540—Ripley's, Office and Library 541—Elliott's Lock & Mower Supply, Office and Library..; 542—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 543—International Business Machines Corp., Office and Library 544—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library 545—Crane and Company, Inc., Office and Library 546—Citizens Investment Company, Insurance Premium 547—Oberhelman Insurance Agency, Insurance Premium 548—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 549—Maurice L. Drake, Office and Library. 550—^Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library 551—Helen E. Trott, Office and Library 552—George A. Turner, Office and Library. 553—Joseph Guier, Office and Library 554—Walter M. Markley, Office and Library 556—First National Bank, W H and SS Taxes 557—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 558—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 558—Topeka Motor Freight Inc., Office and Library 559—Camp Insurance Agency, Building Insurance.. 560—Crane & Company Inc., Office and Library 561—Columbia Carbon Company, Office and Library 562—Hoyt Grinding Service, Office and Library 563—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 554—D. D . Richards Supply Company, Office and Library
Amount 296.48 183.48 1.32 33.85 35.84 72.93 5.40 1.12 133.59 495.80 296.90 276.90 276.95 237.10 193.45 247.00 421.40 42.30 150.00 146.32 179.09 198.48 1.63 3.60 1.79 25.24 5.02 495.80 296.90 276.90 276.95 237.10 195.45 257.00 411.40 150.00 146.32 64.75 138.17 2.90 1.54 3.00 3.60 6.70 1.20 1.79 74.80
48.62 495.80 296.90 276.90 276.95 237.10 193.45 257.00 411.40 150.00 146.32 3.25 74.80
46.04 49.20 17.85 3.60 2.56
1961-62
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
BUDGET Date 6- 5 6- 5 6- 5 6- 5 6- 5 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 7- 5 7- 5 7- 5 7- 5 7- 5 7- 5 7- 5 7- 5 7- 5 7- 5 7- 5 7-19 7-19 7-19 7-19 7-19 7-19 7-19 7-19 7-19 7-19 8- 4 8- 4 8- 4 8- 4 8- 4 8- 4
8-18 8-18 8-18 8-18 9- 5 9- 5 9- 5 9- 5 9- 5 9- 5 9- 5 9- 5 9- 5 9- 5 9- 5 9-20 9-20 9-20
No.
Favor of
6}
ACCOUNT—Continued For
565—Carpenter Paper Company, Office and Library _ 566—Colonial Refining & Chemical, Office and Library _ 567—City Water Department, Office and Library 568—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 569—Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library 570—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 571—Maurice L. Drake, Office and Library 572—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library 573—Helen E. Trott, Office and Library _ 574—George A. Turner, Office and Library 575—Joseph Guier, Office and Library 576—Walter M. Markley, Office and Library 577—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 578—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 579—First National Bank, W H and SS Taxes.580—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 581—Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library..582—City Water Department, Office and Library 583—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library 584—Dictaphone Corporation, Office and Library.. 585—Commercial Office Supply, Office and Library 586—International Business Machines Corp., Office and Library 587—Ripley's, Office and Library 588—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 589—Columbia Carbon Company, Office and Library 590—Kansas Employment Security Fund, SS and Unemployment Taxes 591—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 592—Maurice L. Drake, Office and Library 593—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library 594—Helen E. Trott, Office and Library 595—George A. Turner, Office and Library 596—Joseph Guier, Office and Library 597—Walter M. Markley, Office and Library -. 598—First National Bank, SS and Unemployment Taxes 599—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 600—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 601—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 602—Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library 603—Topeka Water Department, Office and Library 604—Commercial Office Supply, Office and Library 605—International Business Machines Corp., Office and Library... 606—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 607—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 608—Maurice L. Drake, Office and Library 609—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library 610—Helen E. Trott, Office and Library 611—George A. Turner, Office and Library 612—Joseph Guier, Office and Library 613—Walter M. Markley, Office and Library 614—First National Bank, SS and Unemployment Taxes 615—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 616—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 617—Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library 618—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 619—Topeka Water Department, Office and Library 620—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library 621—Carpenter Paper Company, Office and Library 622—Commercial Office Supply, Office and Library 623—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library 624—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 625—Emery Shimer, Office and Library 626—Ripley's, Office and Library 627—Ed Marling Stores, Office and Library 628—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 629—Maurice L. Drake, Office and Library 630—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library
Amount 15.35 21.27 2.24 70.00 97.99 495.80 296.90 276.90 276.95 237.10 193.45 276.95 150.00 146.32 417.20 29.42 84.30 2.24 22.54 25.42 6.00 6.70 1.40 3.60 31.78 38.85 495.80 296.90 276.90 276.95 237.10 193.45 276.95 417.20 150.00 146.32 53.36 75-60 2.24 18.27 6.70 3.60 495.80 296.90 276.90 276.95 237.10 203.45 276.95 417.20 150.00 146.32 130.87 68.16 5.96 43.37 9.94 9.66 56.79 5.40 1.54 1-25 3.40 513.80 296.90 276.90
64
PROCEEDINGS O F THE
BUDGET Favor of
March
ACCOUNT—Continued
Date
No.
9-20 9-20 9-20 9-20 9-20 9-20 9-20 10- 5 10- 5 10- 5 10- 5 10- 5 10- 5 10- 5 10- 5 10- 5 10-20 10-20 10-20 10-20 10-20 10-20 10-20 10-20 10-20 10-20 11- 6 II- 6 11- 6 1-1- 6 11- 6 11-6 11- 6 11- 6 11- 6 11-20 11-20 11-20 11-20 11-20 11-20 11-20 11-20 11-20 11-20 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5. 12- 5 12- 5 12-18 12-18 12-18 12-18 12-18 12-18 12-18 12-18 12-18 12-18 ;962 1. 5 1- 5
631—Helen E. Trott, Office and Library 632—George A. Turner, Office and Library 633—Joseph Guier, Office and Library 634—Walter M. Markley, Office and Library 635—First National Bank, W H and SS Taxes 636—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 637—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 658—Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library 639—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 640—City Water Department, Office and Library 641—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library 642—Commercial Office Supply, Office and Library 643—Ripley's, Office and Library 6a—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library. 645—Crane and. Company, Inc., Office and Library _ 6A6—Kansas Employment Security Fund, SS and Unemployment Taxes 647—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 648—Maurice L. Drake, Office and Library 649—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library 650—Helen E. Trott, Office and Library 651—George A. Turner, Office and Library 652—Joseph Guier, Office and Library 653—Walter M. Markley, Office and Library 654—First National Bank, W H and SS Taxes 655—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 656—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 657—Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library 658—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library. — — 659—City Water Department, Office and Library... 660—International Business Machines, Office and Library 661—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp.. Office and Library — 662—Crane and Company, Inc., Office and Library 663—Commercial Office Supply, Office and Library.. 66A—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 665—Western Bindery Products, Office and Library 666—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 667—Maurice L. Drake, Office and Library 668—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library 669—Helen E. Trott, Office and Library 670—George A. Turner, Office and Library. 671—Joseph Guier, Office and Library. 672—^Walter M. Markley, Office and Library 673—First National Bank, W H and SS Taxes 674—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement.. 675—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 676—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library. 677—Commercial Office Supply, Office and Library. 678—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 679—First National Bank, Office and Library 680—Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library 681—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 682—Topeka Water Department, Office and Library 683—M. F. Leonard, County Treasurer, Real Estate Taxes 684—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 685—Maurice L. Drake, Office and Library 686—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library 687—Helen E. Trott, Office and Library 688—George A. Turner, Office and Library 689—Joseph Guier, Office and Library 690—^Walter M. Markley, Office and Library 691—First National Bank, Unemployment and SS Taxes 692—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 693—Flossie Andrews, Retirement
For
594—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 695—Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library
Amount 276.95 237.10 203.45 276.95 381.20 150.00 146.32 86.10 48.69 2.90 7.00 6.41 I.59 3.60 51.99 30.15 513.80 296.90 276.90 276.95 237.10 203.45 ' 276.95 381.20 150.00 146.32 83.75 68.77 3.59 6.82 8.75 29.34 6.66 3.60 13.33 513.80 296.90 276.90 276.95 237.10 203.45 276.95 381.20 150.00 146.32 16.10 7.23 3.60 5.00 64.36 118.30 1.63 2,408.36 513.80 296.90 276.90 276.95 237.10 203.45 276.95 381.20 150.00 146.32 234.16 93.04
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BUDGET Date 1- 5 .5 5 5 5 5
_ 2222222222222222-
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
No.
Favor of
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ACCOUNT—Concluded For
696—City Water Department, Office and library 697—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 698—Commercial Office and Library 699—Ripley's, Office and Library _ _ ___ 700—International Business Machines Corp., Office and Library -. 701—Crane and Company, Inc., Office and Library _ 702—Kansas Unemployment Security Fund, SS and Unemployment Taxes.... 703—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 704—Maurice L. Drake, Office and Library 705—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library _ 706—Helen' E. Trott, Office and Library 707—Walter M. Markley, Office and Library708—George A. Turner, Office and Library _ .709—Joseph Guier, Office and Library 710—First National Bank, SS and Unemployment Taxes 711—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement712—Flossie Andrews, Retirement— -713—M. F. Leonard, County, Treasurer, Real Estate Taxes 714—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 715—Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library — 716—City Water Department, Office and Library 717—Crosby Brothers, Office and Library 718—Ripley's, Office and Library719—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library720—International Business Machines Corporation, Office and Library 721—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library 722—Crane and Company; Inc., Office and Library. 723—J. M. Hart Company, Inc., Office and Library 724—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 725—^Maurice L. Drake, Office and Library 726—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library 727—Helen E. Trott, Office and Library728—Walter M. Markley, Office and Library 729—George A. Turner, Office and Library 730—Joseph Guier, Office and Library 731—Commercial Office Supply, Office and Library 732—J. E. Rosengren, Office and Library 733—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library 734—Carpenter Paper Company, Office and Library. 735—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 736—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 737—First National Bank, SS and Unemployment Taxes
Amount 1.32 3.60 2.44 1.54 13.64 4.49 9.30 489.65 296.46 276.46 276.54 276.54 236.79 203.23 428.56 150.00 146.32 2,408.35 326.30 99.93 1.32 1.07 1.39 5.40 35.00 57.35 40.66 5.65 489.65 296.46 276.46 276.54 276.54 236.79 203.23 6.63 37.41 4.30 15.75 150.00 146.32 428.56
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PER DIEM CHECKS ISSUED FOR 1962 A N N U A L COMMUNICATION (BY-LAW 2-308-9-10) 1961 DISTRICT DEPUTIES.
District No. Name 2—James P. Brown 3—Charles D. Gallipeau 5—Albert O. Arnold, Jr 7—Robert L. Reynolds 9—Roy L. Stewart 10—Walter A. Fiorucci 12—Benjamin F. Green 14—Job L. Trites 15—Lylbun C. EUiss 16—Harold M. W a r d 20—Robert E. Ferguson 26—Glen L. Badger 31—J. Ray Jones..... 34—Garland H. Gideon 35—Roger R. Force
Amount $20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 —.. 20.00 20.00 - - 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
District No. Name 38—Clarence Weidman Sr 39—Paul C. Jones 46—C. Willis Stinson 48—Virgil J. Hefling 52—El Reno F. Sederlin 53—Gerald R. Dempsey 56—Henry E. Marrs 59—Robert L. Holt 60—Loren C. Rolf 62—Lawrence W . Smith 68—Arthur R. Munson 71—Gerald W . Salyer 76—John H. Mitchell 77—Ralph W . Litson
Amount 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
1962 DISTRICT DEPUTIES.
District No. Name Amount 1—Marvin L. Sabbert 20.00 2—Francis D . Christ .-. 20.00 3—Orvill K. Lawson 20.00 4—Finis V. Swender 20.00 5—Hugh P. Hammer 20.00 6—Ray E. Haberstroth 20.00 7—James W . Drake 20.00 9—Donald Salmon 20.00 12—Marvin A. Armstrong 20.00 13—Billy Oscar Wheeler. 20.00 14—Howard E. Morrison 20.00 16—Irvin M. Carrow 20.00 19—James E. Smith .—. 20.00 20—Uhl Totten 20.00 21—Lester L. Williamson 20.00 22—Ollie J. Woodman 20.00 23—George R. Stevens 20.00 24—Donald E. Beaseau 20.00 27—Larence K. George 20.00 28—Melburn C. Barnes.. 20.00 29—Lester R. Detwiler.. 20.00 31—Clarence V. Hall 20.00 32—Richard T. Kile 20.00 33—Don J. Evans... 20.00 36—^Donald A. Frey 20.00 38—W. Ernest Mason 20.00 39—Alvin E. Hauserman 20.00 40—Dale F. Scott 20.00 41—^Kenneth D. Hutchinson 20.00 44—Leonard N . Bailey 20.00
District No. Name Amount 45—Ray L. Behringer 20.00 46—Robert O. Sullivan 20.00 47—Earl S. Brown 20.00 48—Donald B. Heidebrecht 20.00 50—Duane L. Gehrke 20.00 51—Alfred M. Cherington.... 20.00 52—Glen J. Leshosky 20.00 53—A. Calvin James 20.00 55—J. Fred Williamson 20.00 56—Clyde D. Gilbert .... 20.00 58—Palmer D. Vanlandingham... 20.00 59—Delmer Pierce 20.00 61—Harold H. Bennett... 20.00 62—Dale N . Olsen 20.00 63—William B. Boyer 20.00 64—Harold L. Strange 20.00 66—Jess R. Daffendoll 20.00 65—Robert G. Wilson 20.00 67—R. Glen Nichols 20.00 68—Forrest D. Stern 20.00 69—Dennis H. Corder 20.00 70—Forrest H. Button 20.00 71—Clarence J. Lund 20.00 72—Leslie F. Smith 20.00 73—Glen Riley 20.00 74—^Walter R. Smith 20.00 75—Grady Grissom 20.00 76—Gordon E. Oberheim 20.00 77—Spencer W . Graham 20.00 78—William O. Rhoades 20.00
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C O K M I T T E E MEMBERS.
Lodge No. Name 107—John Bengel 195—William Johnson, Jr.... 220—Hubert L. Fatzer
Amount 20.00 20.00 20.00
Lodge No. Name 258—Earl M. Higbee 363—Elroy E. Tillotson 374—Andrew E. Olson
Amount 20.00 20.00 20.00
LODGE REPRESENTATIVES.
Lodge No. Name Amount 1—Harold D. Sommers 20.00 2—Lazarus Loeb 20.00 3—Raymond A. McNeley 20.00 4—Billy A. Shepley 20.00 5—William Ed Hall 20.00 6—Chester M. Lessenden, Sr... 20.00 7—Gerald R. Lathrop 20.00 8—Garland D. Sellers 20.00 10—Howard L. Walker 20.00 11—Stanley Ozmun 20.00 12—Everett W. Madison 20.00 15—Charles R. Lockwood.... 20.00 17—Carl A. Carlson 20.00 18—Louis Dale 20.00 19—Wilham B. Kramer 20.00 20—Walter G. Pool 20.00 21—Harry R. Leonard 20.00 22—Howard R. Lilly 20.00 23—Albert T. Danley 20.00 24—Ralph V. Whitla 20.00 25—Irvin Bednar..'. 20.00 26—Maurice K. Mustoe 20.00 27—Kenneth D. Williams 20.00 28—Harold R. Rogers 20.00 29—Charles A. Tilman 20.00 30—Ruben D. Hummel 20.00 32—James F. Newman 20.00 33—Franklin E. Steinshouer 20.00 35—George W. Alter 20.00 36—Clarence W . Norris 20.00 37—Dale A. Mitchell... 20.00 39—Ray Downing, Jr 20.00 40—Walter M. Johnston 20.00 41—Raymond E. Slankard 20.00 42—Lewis C. Carter 20.00 43—Richard G. Siegrist 20.00 44—Richard W . Farris 20.00 45—Nathan C. Hibbs 20.00 46—Harold D. Hege 20.00 48—Robert D. Caplinger 20.00 49—Earl E. Dugger 20.00 50—Chester Kelsey 20.00 51—Robert C. French 20.00 52—William B. Simecka, Sr 20.00 54—Ray A. Petty 20.00 58—Carl A. Bible 20.00
Lodge No. Name Amount 59—Richard Wilson Marshall.... 20.00 60—^Roy D . Corfman 20.00 61—Fred S. Jackson 20.00 62—^Robert G. Bame 20.00 63—Eugene Shanks 20.00 65—James Y. Hayes 20.00 6(>—^Marlin Cummings 20.00 67—Jack D . Welch 20.00 68—William C. Throckmorton.. 20.00 69—Robert G. Rodarme 20.00 70—James W. Greene.. 20.00 71—Samuel W. Douthit 20.00 73—Earl F. Hackleman 20.00 75—LeRoy Stewart 20.00 77—Chester B. FuUerton 20.00 78—Wayne F. Baker 20.00 79—Darrell E. Smith 20.00 80—Rodney T. Symes ;20.00 82—Elmer Guatney 20.00 83—Herbert M. Miner 20.00 84—Fred R. Cox 20.00 86—Laurence E. Smith 20.00 89—Melvin H. Bonjour 20.00 90—Robert F. Steiner 20.00 93—John A. Morrison 20.00 SlA—David N . Lohr 20.00 ^(,—Hallie E. Anderson 20.00 97—Donald J. Rayburn 20.00 <)^—Herman O. Brooks 20.00 100—Lloyd R. Crow 20.00 102—Edwin S. Chaney 20.00 103—Joe E. Wasser.. 20.00 104—Thomas L. Parry 20.00 106—James S. Sears 20.00 107—William E. Freese 20.00 108—F. Dwight Greenfield 20.00 110—Richard L. Emerson 20.00 HI—Frederick B. Hesse 20.00 112—Fred R. Wilson 20.00 115—Roy T. Ramsey 20.00 116—Ben F. Baumann 20.00 118—Ralph J. Russell 20.00 119—Raymond D . Hough 20.00 122—Delbert Rusco, Jr 20.00 123—Duane F. Snyder 20.00 125—James H. Houghton 20.00
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Lodge No. Name Amount 126—L. Merle Stiles,^; ;.. 20.00 12,7.^Winfield ^5C^. Larrick 20.00 129-^Charles D . Blackwood 20.00 130—Hubert P. Sewell 20.00 131—Elwood E. Ludwig 20.00 132—Overton M. Davis 20.00 133—John V. Bossi 20.00 i34—Morgan J. Snyder 20.00 135—Ben C. Wilcox 20.00 136—^David June Shinn 20.00 139—Alfred S. Koby 20.00 140—Will E. Johnson 20.00 l4l—Gayle E. Cook 20.00 142—Lucius M. Hurley 20.00 143—Robert M. Whitney 20.00 l46—James J. Bezemek 20.00 147—Claude W . Ayler 20.00 148—^Ulysses E. Naaz... 20.00 150—Forest Hashbarger 20.00 151—Elvin S. Cox 20.00 153—G. Edwin Scribner 20.00 158—Deeis D. Duttweiler. 20.00 160—Franklin E. Thornberg 20.00 161—Arnold W . Hafenstein... 20.00 163—Mac E. Beadles 20.00 164—Roy Searls 20.00 165—Marshall O. Swain 20.00 166—Gleed Gronquist 20.00 168—Donald L. Doll 20.00 169—Ralph L. Adkins 20.00 171—Don M. Alspaugh 20.00 172—A. Gale Gerstenberger 20.00 174—L. Blaine Rush 20.00 175—Wilson H . Smith.. 20.00 177—Melvin R. Estabrook 20.00 179—Jerald H. Heimiller 20.00 180—John L. Lockwood, Jr 20.00 181—Dillon L. Higgason 20.00 182—Chester L. Stubby 20.00 186—Keith Nicodemus... 20.00 187—^Norman E. Finley 20.00 189—Kenneth G. Cooper 20.00 190—Frank R. Waters 20.00 191—Cecil F. Jones 20.00 192—Gerald E. Truesdell 20.00 193—Edgar Rich..^. 20.00 195—Clarence Bender 20.00 197—William V. Dye 20.00 198—Donovan Wilson 20.00 \<)^—Raymond R,. Farewell 20.00 200—^J. Clarence Bowersock 20.00 201—H. Fred Kersting, Jr 20.00 202—Elmer Gerhke 20.00 2d4—W. Arthur Scott 20.00
Lodge No. Name 206—Ivan O. Berg, Jr.. 207—Elwood J. Oliva 210—Jackie L. Plain 211—John S. Smies 212—Raymond E. Couch 213—Percival E. Shoemaker 214—Loren McClintock 215—Wayne Snodgrass 216—John Spurling 217—Keith McPherson 218—^John Kochin 219—Paul L. Peterson 220—Frank E. Stewart 221—Robert Levold 222—Emmet E. Burdue... 223—Harold G. Bailey 224—Wendell E. Davis 225—Robert W . White 227—Carl R. Trude 229—Lee Roy Church 232—^Earl M. Bergen 233—Wilbert F. Smith 236—Charles E. Cook 237-—James L. Maxwell 238—Duane C. Rouser 240—Arnold L. Staehli 241—^James H. Barnett 243—Robert Young 244—Harry M. Snyder 247—Elmer E. Wesseler 248—Clarence Lyden 249—Maurice LaSage 250—Ernest Verne Moore 251—Carl K. Kennedy 253—Doran W . Jackson 254—Maurice D . Fox 255—Lester H. Butterfield 256—James R. Kessler 257—Richard Edwards 258—Dale E. Goldsmith 259—Richard D. Heeney.. 261—Franklin R. Tracy.... 262—James R. Derden 264—Calvin E. Boethin 265—Walter C. Hillard 266—Peter B. Moore 267—^James T. Newton.... 268—Glenn E. Smith 269—George F. Chitwood 272—Ralph A. Hartman 273—^Keith Hormel 274—Charles E. Mishler 276—Charles L. Rostine 278-^H. Edward Wetz
March
Amount 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
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Lodge No. Name 279—C. Grant Neeley 280—^Albert D. Porter 281—Clarence C. Lott 284—Lewis E. Mitchell 285—Richard S. Forrest 286—Morris Worland Cox 287—Lloyd D. Bradley 288—Roland R. Wuthnow 289—^William A. Romig 290—Ralph Carmicheal 291—Walter E. Hoke 293—John W. Grave 295—John S. Thompson 296—Howard Stauth 299—Claire D. Magnuson.. 301—Sylvester L. Boardman 305—Arthur S. Summers 307—Donald C. Dillingham 309—Arlyn D. McClellan 310—John R. Rodenbaugh 311—Elmer L. Haden, Jr 312—Marion H. Grossman 313—Malcom Greene 315—Fred A. Manson 316—Calvin C. Reed 317—Gerald D. McChesney 318—Fred H. Close 321—Vernon K. Irvin 322—Vaughn H. Davis 323—Albert Plattner 324—Marvin J. Jolly 326—Jesse R. Franklin..... 327—Billy R. Hill 328—Dee J. Sutton 329—Rollin L. Scott 331—R. Duane Kraft 332—Chester A. Long 333—Carroll D. Fry 334—Clayton Crabs 335—Duane N . Ogleby.... 336—Ralph L. Speigel 337—Dwain W . Janssen 340—Harry E. Thurston 343—Richard W . Shadduck 345—Russell E. Harris 347—Owen V. Duckworth 348—Rixey J. Griggs 349—Benny L. Holloway 351—John H. Mussa 352—Mevlin O. Kuder 353—Leslie M. Heisz 354—Gerald L. Johnson 356—Carl F. Hughes 358—John E. Loeppke
Amount 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 15.20 17.80 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00, 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
359—Richard K. Urban 360—Frank Ray Bennett 361—Clarence E. Barnum 362—Leon W , Lesovsky 364—Dean E. Johnsoii... 365—Delburt Van Middlesworth 366—Martin Wright 367—Harold M. Rickers 368—^Aubrey T. Stewart 369—George W . Gambill.... 370—Charles E. Imthurn ;... 371—Laureston Russell 372—Glenn T. Robison 373—Lloyd Meyers 374—Louis C Meyers 376—Collis P. Lamb 378—Lynne E. Taylor.... 380—Lawrence D. Blythe 381—Hazen C. Grecian. 383—Lester Powell 384—William L. Dale 385—Dwight V. Dodge 389—Lloyd Wethington 391—Irvin Dame 392—Howard W . Ostergard 393—Clarence E. Vaught 396—Donald H. Swezey 397—Stephen Karstadt 398—Howard A. Huning 400—^Ulys Ford 401—Richard J. Abraham 402—Clarence W. Little 403—Owen Elder 404—Carl H. Sperry 407—Glen E. Badger 409—Ellra R. Welsch 411—Walter L. Veach 413—Kenneth Kimbrel 4l4—Clair L. Legere 415—Homer Thomason 417—Harland E. Smith 419—Harold McQueen 420—Wilham S. Wingfield 423—Lawrence R. Pope 424—Paul E. Gibler 430—Robert S. Collins 431—Ernest L. Pitman 432—Robert O. McGinn 433—Glenn E. Barton 436—Taylor F. Custer 440—Donald R. Myers 442—Ernest L. Shaw 444—Charles S. Gray 445—Olin H. Taylor 449—Horace Wright
69 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 4.81 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
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PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
LODGES W I T H O U T REPRESENTATION AT GRAND LODGE 1962 Published in connection with provisions oj By-Law 3-621. No. Location 13—Corning 31—Doniphan 47—Xenia 56—Spring Hill 72—Huron 74—Augusta 81—New Albany 85—Waterville 87—Mankato 92—Devon 105—Solomon 128—Munden 138—Dover 145—Beloit 155—Howard 156—Dexter 157—South Haven 170—Linn 173—Belle Plaine 176—Clyde 178—Burr Oak 183—Gaylord 184—Phillipsburg 185—Hamlin 205—Eskridge 209—Brookville 228—Potwin 231—Long Island 234—Axtell 235—Leonardville 239—^Urbana 242—Miltonvale 252—Stafford 260—Lake City 263—Hazelton 270—Quenemo
No. Location 275—Meade 277—Ashland 283—Cimarron 294—Glen Elder 300—Liberal 302—Gove 304—Randall 306—Colby 319—Norwich 320—Vermillion 325—LaHarpe 330—LaCrosse 339—Lane 341—Parker 342—Maple City 346—Moundridge 350—Elgin 355—Cedar Vale 357—Alta Vista 379—Buffalo 386—^Tyro 390—^Natoma 405—Kensington 406—Hugoton 410—Quinter 412—Wilmore 421—Harveyville 422—Elkhart 427—Cunningham 428—Pretty Prairie 429—Burdick 435—Ulysses 437—Enterprise 446—Satan ta 447—Kingsdown 448—Grinnell
1961-62
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CERTIFICATES
OF
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PROFICIENCY
The following certificates have been issued during the year. " U " signifies unlimited. These were divided among the Lodges as indicated. (Issued prior to February 1, 1962.) No. 3 No. 30 Bluhm, Daniel M.—B Anderson, Jasper N.—A Rumford, Robert L.—B Henri, Warren L.—A No. 4 Lawrence, Kenneth L.—A French, David Edward—B No. 51 No. 6 Walters, Henry M.—B-A Conner, Richardson T.—B No. 54 Cosman, Ermal G.—A Angel, William H.—A Golden, John A.—A Ellstrom, Edwin Ross—B-A Hurley, James O.—A Enfield, A. J.—B James, Lawrence H.—B No. 57 Landers, John F., Jr.—B Beckley, Lester Lee—A Lessenden, Chester M., Sr.—.A Bolyard, Cloyce Andrew—B Rayl, Eugene S.—B Cook, Charles Louis—B Schroeder, Carl W.—B Northcutt, Raymond Dewey—B No. 7 Orton, Oscar Allen—B Smith, Samual Lewis—B Bowen, James D.—B Sarris, George Donald—B Stone, Raymond Floyd—B Zernickow, Wilbur G.—B Zinn, Keith R.—B No. 8 No. 74 Buffington, Joseph L.—B Kidwell, Charles Joseph—A Clark, William A.—B-A Finley, Gilbert H.—U Holt, Charles Vernon—B No. 86 Lyon, Earl L.—B-A Criss, James H.—B Moorhouse, Leland Gore—B Giles, D . W.—B No. 15 Lawrence, William E.—A Long, John C , Jr.—B f; Heminger, Don C.—A Meister, Ralph H.—B Pound, Donald K.—A-U Schul, Jack W.—A Tefft, Maurice R.—A No. 88 '• ! No. 17 Frye, Clarence—B Acker, Richard—B-A Jones, Harold F.—B-A Berlin, George F.—B No. 90 ,' Chartier, Walter L.—B Boddy, Frank W.—B DePew, Harry L.—B Kelsey, Richard—A Boyd, Robert V.—B Reeves, Kenneth E.—B Foor, Phillip J.—B Ruark, Bill F.—B Hitt, Jack Bennie—B Schwartz, Henry A.—B Miller, Robert E.—B Zimmerman, James E.—^A Mills, Robert A., Jr:—B Rager, Robert H.—B No. 19 Shinn, Larry Don—B Hall, Maud Jr.—B Stone, James Edw.—B Weiss, Major Charles—B Sturm, Frederick E.—B No. 29 Thyfault, David S.—B Johnson, Roscoe H.—A Ward, Kenneth Ray—B Jones, Horace B.—B Wells, David Alva—B Morrison, Howard E.—B Williams, John Bruce—B Searcy, Glen H.—B Urie, John C — B Tilman, Charles Austin—^A No. 96 Vaughan, Dennis A.—B Yockey, George Tim—B Anderson, Carl R.—B
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Glover, James C.—A Krich, Verne—B i Lovelady, Ray A.—B Miller, Frank L.—B j Moody, Ross Navare—B ' Wickwire, Harvey G.—^A No. 97 Fullmer, Dale Eugene—^B Jones, Ernest E.—A Myers, Frank E.—^U Smith, James R.—B N o . 98 Garten, Alvin W . — B Veach,,Paul B.—A No. 99 Fowler, Teddie—A Prilliman, Robert—A Woodburn, James William—B N o . 102 Graves, Orrin L.—A Masters, Fred J.—A No. 109 Tietz, Harold W . — B No. 110 Bellman, Richard J.—U Hadley, Charles L.—A Hayden, Sam B.—A No. 112 Beard, Jack H.—^A Bell, Melvin—A Dean, Walter L.—A Gillespie, Roy L.—^A Goldsmith, Wm. I., Jr.—A Hunter, Dean M.—A Mcjunkin, Lloyd D.—A Robinett, Ed L.—B No. 113 Busby, Robert W.—^A Nease, Carl A.—B Taylor, Clarence E.—^B Trude, John D.—B N o . 115 Main, Joseph W . — B N o . 117 Getter, Clyde V.—B-A Gowan, George L.—B Hammer, William J.—B-A Robinson, M. D.—B-A Yovel, Lloyd L.—B No. 122 Black, Arthur W., Jr.—B Clark, Howard R.—B Farrow, Darrell A.—B Knox, Burton D.—^B
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Wilson, Victor R. Jr.—B Woodruflf, Harold G.—B-A No. 129 Boelling, Every Frederick—B Dart, John C.—B-A Diller, Max R.—B Krummel, Max C.—B-A Moxham, Richard C.—B Scofield, Max A.—B No. 133 Austen, George Louis—B Fortenberry, Jack C.—A Gates, Rayford Nance—B Hutley, Clifford Roy—B Lazelle, James Alvin—B No. 134 Schlichter, Wm. T.—U Renewal White, Leon—^U Renewal N o . 136 Sumner, Orval—B No. 142 Ashcraft, Willard L.—U No. 151 Cook, Frederick T.—B Haskin, Ivan K.—B Metz, Jack D., Jr.—B Wilcox, Raymond C — B No. 153 Adams, Wilbur E.—B McCaskey, Alfred N.—B No. 158 Gerard, William—B Laurie, John, Sr.—B Vaughn, Mitchell—B No. 168 Dellinger, John Paul—B Thompson, Clark A.—B N o . 169 Gallup, Robert D.—B Persell, Ora F.-^U Renewal Roche, Donald L.—B-A No. 181 Kroenlein, Carl F.—B No. 182 Collins, Harold E.—B Hein, Robert E.—B Johnson, Carl R.—B N o . 188 Mosher, Harold Gene—B No. 189 Carson, John R.—B Hamilton, Robert L.—B Schribner, Clifford S.—B-A
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No. 190 Arnold, R. R.—B Coffey, Loren W.—B Hunter, Elmer R.—B Mahoney, Kenneth E.—B Rawlings, Dale—B Schultz, Byron K.—B-A No. 195 Marietta, C. Wayne—B Moon, Harold E.—B Smith, Benford E.—B No. 199 Martinek, J. William—U No. 206 Antrim, Ralph W.—B Antrim, Stanley E.—B Blair, Richard S.—B Blakenship, Donald D.—B Bozarth, Henry A.—B Diehl, Charles W.—B No. 212 Couch, Raymond E.—U No. 216 Brown, Lawrence E.—^B Gift, Charles A.—B Mitchell, J. Dean—B Rhoades, Donald I.—A Spurling, John L.—A Warren, Raymond E.—B No. 220 Bartlett, Hebrew—A Belcher, Charles L.—A Mead, Jefferis M.—B No. 223 Bailey, Harold G.—A Cecil, Karl A.—A Hansen, Wilford R.—^A Johnson, Lee R.—A Jones, Ellsworth E.—B McGaughey, Leander G.—^A d i n g e r . Nelson E.—B Pharr, Kenneth T.—B Seward, Marion Paul—A No. 225 Baldry, Charles S.—U Groff, J. Robert—U No. 243 Castor, Clarence E.—B Robertson, John E.—B No. 252 Edwards, William T.—B No. 260 Beck, Glen L.—B Dixon, Glenn E.—A
Smith, Jack Samuel—B No. 264 Beothin, Calvin E.—B No. 271 Brown, Fred L.—A Gaines, Thomas J.—A Lindsey, Walter L.—A No. 272 Adkins, Henry Lee—B Anglen, Aubrey S.—B Luth, Robert E.—B Maxwell, Walter A.—B Lindsey, Jay—A Truesdell, Robert S., Jr.—A No. 273 Eggen, Carter A.—B McBride, Dean—B Palmer, Bob G.—B Palmer, Jim L.—B Stewart, Kenneth J.—B No. 278 Symes, Virgil D.—B Taylor, William Lewis—B No. 284 Mallhagen, Milton C.—A Mallhagen, Tony R.—B Mitchell, Lewis E.—^A Parkinson, Henry D.—A Schmitt, Loren—A Taylor, Don—B Tempero, Gordon E.—A No. 285 Moore, Cecil—B No. 303 Bullock, Howard E.—B Butcher, Wilburn C — U Cline, Wm. A.—A Endsley, Howard M.—A Harp, Gerald D.—B Harper, Charles W.—B Johnson, Asa Ralph—A-B Johnson, Harold C.—A Landis, Samuel D.—B Martin, Charles Aubrey—B McCreary, Edmund E.—B Pugh, Kenneth L.—B Quigley, Jarrett C.—B Reynolds, Bertie S.—B Shouse, Burl H.—A-B Siebert, Arylan D.—B Skinner, Benjamin F.—^U Smith, Harry D.—B No. 311 Cotton, Gordon W.—B
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Daugherty, Alan L.—B No. 313 Murphy, James Thomas—B Murphy, Joel Holbert—B Rose, Glen Arthur—U No. 314 Birk, Ronald D.—B Birk, Vernon—B Birk, Wayne—B Roth, Charles A.—B McCrea, Ralph S.—B No. 322 Babcock, Paul William—B DeVoIt, Arthur Eugene—B Fitch, Jack L.—B Jones, John Henry—B McDaniel, Bobby Ray—A Mollete, Carl B.—B Sills, Clarence W.—B No. 324 Reese, Kirby D.—B_ No. 330 Brozek, Wendell E.—B Hetzel, Norman H.—B Schultz, Willis L.—B Seuser, John W., Jr.—B No. 333 Favinger, Earl D., Sr.—^U Powell, Alvin Leslie—B Smith, Claude Finley, Jr.—B Woodman, Bennie Sumner—B No. 342 Bartlett, Ray E.—B Hankins, Doyle C.—B N o . 353 Brown, Leland E.—B Jacobs, Cecil—B Wheat, Ralph W . — B No. 356 Carrow, Irvin M.—A—U No. 364 Hartup, Willis—A Wade, Malcolm E.—A No. 365 Edward, Vernon Lee—B Forrest, Cloyce B.—B Hooper, Jerry B.—B Horrell, William Winston—B Marlin, Adrian C.—B McCall, Scotty E.—B Newman, Joseph R.—B Pryor, Norman E.—B Randall, Joe Nathan—B Sanders, Sidney L.—B
Mareh
Simpson, Basil L.—B Taylor, Willie R.—B Tolliver, Harry Charles—B N o . 366 Wallace, Robert A.—^U Renewal No. 369 Craigg, Joe B.—B-A Booth, Leroy C.—B Edwards, Harold C.—A Hall, Basil L.—B Wrightsman, Lyle W.—B N o . 370 Andrews, Richard G.—B Bays, Maxwell E.—B-A Bronaugh, Jerry Toliver—B Gideon, Garland—A Hoobler, Harold V.—B-A Murphy, Elmer—B-A N o . 371 Neelly, Leroy O.—^U No. 384 Jarnagin, Gary R.—B No. 389 Holt, Robert L.—A No. 393 Ray, Eldon L.—A Salts, Leland G.—A No. 397 Johnson, Clifford A.—B Nelson, Charles N.—B No. 398 Ward, Isaac Winfred—A No. 399 James, Robert L.—B ; McElwain, Allan C.—B McFadden, Arthur W.—B McFadden, Kenneth E.—B Martin, Kenneth C.—B Sloan, Donald R.—B Wingfield, Carl D.—B No. 407 Scott, Charles P.—B-A No. 418 Benedick, Larry G.—B Berry, Cecil C — B Huffman, Charles O.—B No. 420 McCall, Harry—U No. 433 Arnold, Tony—B Deardorff, John Clair—B Fowler, Carl Arthur, Jr.—B Hale, Charles W.—A Hawkins, William J.—A
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Hughes, Robert Clark—B King, Oren A.—B-A Lybarger, William Russell A - B McKee, Lawrence E.—A-B Mitchell, Charles R.—^A Nelson, Harold Lee—B Ramsden, Sammy Joe—B Richardson, Robert Duane—B Maninger, William Lee—B Reed, Dean Forrest—B No. 436 \ Bearly, Jay L.—B
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Jahne, Charles R.—A McKinney, John K.—A Murphy, Paul E.—A Obermeier, Glenn E.—B Patterson, Edward P.—U Renewal No. 437 Lansden, John W.—A L'Hommedieu, Clifford—A No. 438 De Vore, Clarence A.—B No. 445 Hutchinson, Raymond L.—^U
H O N O R ROLL
List of Brethren to whom Fifty year emblems were presented during 1961. (List also includes emblems mailed from the Grand Secretary's office up to February 1, 1962. Some presentations may be made after that date.) Name Able, Leroy K Adams, George A Adamson, William R Ahrens, Edward Porter Aicher, Louis Cornelius Allbritten, Frank F Allen, Dr. Forrest C Alworth, Robert C Amerine, Charley L Anderson, Charles A Armstrong, Oliver Arnett, Roscoe C Ault, Alvin W Austin Roy E Azim, Richard Badsky, Robert Bair, Homer W Baird, Maurice E Baker, Michael E Baker, Robert A Bare, James Arthur Barofsky, Adolph H Bartlett, Samuel E Beard, Theodore Bedwell, Clarence F Beckner, Ernest J Belcher, Irvin M Belin, Fred A Benezetti, Howard M Bennett, Merle Kinser Benson, Major J.Berggren, Carl A
Lodge No. 212 187 45 221 195 427 6 90 358 51 42 23 230 124 303 90 151 307 99 10 151 126 146 326 4 348 326 134 322 433 331 397
Name Bergman, John Bertschinger, Edward A Beverly, Louie E Beyer, Louis J Biehn, Mose Birch, Clarence E Black, John Lee Blankenship, Claud Bliesner, Chester A Blount, Earl E Blythe, John T Bodmer, Caleb Bolen, James D Boren, Joseph M Bozworth, Clarence Borton, Joshua 0 Bowers, Benjamin F Bowman, Kirwin L Bradshaw, Albert 0 Brien, Edward Sr Briggs, Alfred Briggs, Percy Brothers, William E. H Brown, Berton J Brown, Josiah Brown, Robert Douglas Brown, Raldo G Buckmann, Arnold Burdett, Cyril H Burnett, Jerry H Burtnett, William C Butler, George H
Lodge No.
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166 288 359 192 289 6 129 .163 13 102 187 291 27 324 10 35 18 269 326 297 336 142 301 310 75 225 224 134 89 286 99 195
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PROCEEDINGS GF T H E
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Cadmus, Daniel H Campbell, William R. Candy, Fred H. Carbon, George Harry Carl, Charles H Carrier, LeRoy Adolphus Chandler, Clarence M Chaney, Edgar E Charles, William A Cheesman, C. Maynard Cherry, Lisle K Cleavinger, Joseph A. B Coats, George Elmer Cockrell, Arthur A Colegrove, Herman Camp Covell, George Cox, John C Cox, William E Crawford, Benjamin H Crawford, Frank A Cross, Robert L Culhane, Thomas J , Davenport, Herbert_ Davis, Charles C Davis, Lee Ansil. Davis, Vesalius Davis, William C Dennis, William Concannon Dixon, William H Dolde, H. Charles Dolman, Samuel G Downy, Thomas M Downing, Frank Marion Lewis Drake, John Robertson Draper, Bert Elmer... Duncan, Gurney R Dunham, Bernard C Dunwell, Albert L Edgar, Earl Edie, Buel E Edquist, Paul F Ek, Lawrence H Ellerman, Gus C Engleman, Charles W Etter, Ross A Eversole, Charles V Failor, William A Farrow, Ernest A Ferrin, Bryant Earl Ferrin, Ernest Leroy Fitch, Edward J Flake, James Flanagin, William Reppert
117 268 178 33 3 15 91 86 279 255 201 4 17 297 15 107 74 117 36 311 359 7 58 143 15 87 86 433 7 10 90 151 173 11 47 .102 102 322 6 383 60 ;..-172 272 98 172 322 113 244 412 412 133 192 107
Name Ford, Harry Foster, John H Foster, John Lowry Frank, Edward G Fritz, William H Fryberger, M. Vernon Gafney, Charles A Garber, Albert G Gilchrist, Sylvester J Gillett, Loyd R Gillispie, Gary B Gilliland, James A Glatt, Meyer S Click, Roy F Graham, Frank B Graham, Walker W Graves, Herbert D Greenwood, Cliflford D Grieve, George H Griffin, Delbert L Griffith, Frank S Guldner, Roscoe L Hadley, Albert E '. Hangenbuch, Frank G Haggart, Archibald A Hale, Charles N Halleck, Philo H Hallock, Irving H Hambleton, Antrim M Hamilton, Clarence V..... Hamilton, Gaylord B Harding, William C Harkins, J. Fred Harlin, Dr. Joseph G Harper, John W Harpoter, Samuel R Harris, Frederick Harris, Harry C Harris, James C Hart, Ralph W Hartley, Walter Clarence Hawkinson, Paul M Heliums, Charles F Heltzell, Lloyd B Herrmann, Frederick J Hewson, Arthur B Heusser, Paul F Hiatt, Lloyd W Higgins, Robert B Highfill, Samuel L Hillhouse, Virgil P Hodson, Walter T Hopkins, Whinzor T
Maich
Lodge No. 309 18 60 51 103 15 103 162 295 392 21 342 272 64 114 261 ..275 17 358 305 181 146 174 6 90, 10 : 98 326 51 297 .319 18 355 190 51 10 272 223 117 427 71 172 86 303 162 98 369 ....272 17 107 51 9 224
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Hopkins, Zelek G ;... 51 Horton, George B............ 18 Hubbard, James W.. .:.. ......230 Humbert, Samuel C 76 Humphrey, Thomas P 218 Hunt, Samuel M 79 Hunter, Andrew H 60 Hutton, Albert A 96 Hyames, Fred H 279 Johns, James Edward 51 Jones, Samuel P 433 Keeney, Frank Henry 115 Kelly, Charles Clifton 26 Kents, Charles John 43 Kerr, Lambert Ami ..154 Kiesow, Otto A 133 King, George 195 Kirkpatrick, George W 286 Kissick, Luther C 238 Knox, George S 246 Knudson, Frank 380 Kochenderfer, Clarence C 172 Krenkel, William 51 Krause, Adam Lawrence 15 Krumrey, John P ..236 Kubin, George 172 Kuehne, Fred J 90 Kuehne, Otto E., Jr 90 Kurtz, Henry P 83 Kyner, Charles W 145 Lamar, Lewis J l6l Lammers, William S 51 Landon, George Riley 280 Lapham, John W 103 Lawrence, Gaylord Taylor 225 Leach, Charles 280 Lindgren, Charles T 197 Lisle, George F 73 Loeffler, Charles 170 LePage, Harvey H 10 Lowry, Floyd L.... 303 Maag, William 177 Madden, Oscar T. 220 Madtson, Alfred G 18 Malcolm, Weber 334 Mantel, Arthur Ludwig 217 Manderson, Horace G 415 Martin, Andrew B 192 Martin, Cleve 236 Mathews, Walter 393 Maybell, Roy K 80 Merrick, George W :.:... 197 Miller, Fred M..... ...; ........:.. 75
Name Miller, Rolla C Miller, Roy E Miller, William F Miner, Wm. D., Jr Mohn, Karl R Monroe, Cyrus Moore Moore, Marshall C Morrison, Albert Dale Murnane, Lucian B Murray, George H McBratney, James A McCoIlister, Charles C McCoy, Ernest Lester McCulley, John W McDaniel, Barney L McKee, James McLeod, Daniel K Nahar, John M Naylor, James S Newman, Malcolm C Nicholson, John W Noller, John Norland, Carl Alfred Obley, Ralph A. O'Brien, Patrick H Oden, James F Oliver, Floyd O'Neil, Joseph Opie, Edward Osburn, Lawrence V Owens, Grover C Pardee, Benjamin V Parisa, Samuel E Parrott, Charles 0 Payne, John Howard Payne, William A Pence, Maynard E Penley, Ernest C Perkins, Walter L Perry, Bert L Peterson, Edwin G â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Peterson, Henning J Piggott, Bert Edgar Pitts, Thomas 0 Pomeroy, Kenneth N Porter, Renier C Prescott, Forrest S Prizer, Robert M Pulcher, Walter R Rolls, Clayton T Ramsey, Elmer E Randall, John L Redden, Jacob Harvey
77 Lodge No. 6 258 7 191 217 225 303 146 303 86 99 303 246 ...206 218 163 43 179 42 121 73 161 225 90 287 218 .....172 10 15 93 117 9 49 99 272 14 103 74 ...322 102 179 3 24 342 51 36 51 98 117 110 ...115 182 117
78 Name Reed. Harvey Leon Rexroad, Col. Guy C Rhoades, Era Alva Rhodes, Fred H Richards, Charles 1 Richardson, James H Riehle, John Oscar Robinson, Andrew S Robinson, John H Rockwood, Elmer C Rogers, Charles A Rohrer, Herbert W Ross, George W Ross, John Olaf Ruch, Willard P Rule, Harry Crawford Rusmisel, George E Russell, Will J., Jr Ryan, Glen Sabin, Albert Eugene Salter, Park Ennis Samuel, William C Sandifer, W . Fowler Sands, Luther Dean Schiffgen, August E Schlaefli, John, Jr Scott, Joseph W Scott, Walter R Schumacher, Arthur J Schutte, August H Shay, Ralph C Shea, William Frederick Shearer, Roy G Shepard, David J Shinn, Edward Hunter Shirley, Garfield L Silverwood, Olney J Simpson, Stanley S Slaymaker, William W Smith, Arthur Reve Smith, Bert H Smith, Clarence H Smith, Eugene T Sodomann, Otto Fred Spaulding, Fayette Z Sperry, Harry Spilman, Charles C Steiner, Ralph C Stevens, William C Stewart, Richard H Stoddard, Charles C Stone, Joshua R Stout, Albert S. J
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Lodge No. 167 299 106 18 146 118 336 88 6 341 101 98 18 75 3 117 252 51 98 169 74 107 252 142 10 125 278 100 11 297 51 133 ....:.... 98 290 66 415 146 172 99 15 201 103 272 24 390 198 172 192 330 38 389 355 233
Name Strickler, Benjamin F Stryker, William L Swartz, Everett Winfield Tapscott, J. Hadley Tatum, Melvin L Taylor, Charles D Terry, Clarence D Thiessen, Abram B Thomas, Bismark Carl Thomas, Edgar Thomas, George Kingston Thorn, Ernest Burnell Thornburrow, Samuel E Tinder, Roy H 1 Titus, James C Trotter, Andrew R Turley, Ora Woodford Waddell, Kitkland T Walter, Bert Ward, Samuel J Waters, E. Burton Watkins, George D Watt, John E Weary, Ulysses S Webb, Augustus M Weidlein, Edward R Weigand, John W Weiss, John E Wells, Thornton W Wells, Frank Earl Weltner, Marshall R White, George L Whitcomb, Floyd N White, Leonard Aaron Whiting, Harris M Wickstrom, Frank E Wiliins, Orville J Williams, Ashley J Williams, Francis S Williams, Fred T Williamson, Charles F Wilson, Fred R Wilson, Robert W Wilson, William E Wisdom, Gilbert M Witty, James R Womer, Earl H Woodring, Harry H Wright, George T Yocum, Clarence Young, Harry L Young, Robert H Zimmerman, Jesse
March
Lodge No. 60 95 19 167 179 300 10 140 91 51 225 51 53 303 303 86 33 309 ..230 359 303 98 238 7 278 9 215 60 198 51 103 390 326 38 17 103 300 91 246 271 187 145 319 90 335 309 405 94 438 52 23 175 222
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION Haysville, Kansas March 13, 1961 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the locker room of the Haysville School in Haysville, Kansas, at 8:00 P.M., March 13, 1961, for the purpose of consecrating Haysville Lodge N o . 112, and installing its officers. T h e M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the Third Degree of Masonry following prayer by the Grand Chaplain with the following officers: M . ' . W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY
Grand
M . ' . W . ' . D . BRUCE N E W T O N W . ' . LLOYD HIGBEE R.'. W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON
Master
as Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden Grand junior Warden
W . ' . ANDREW E . OLSON M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S
as Grand -Grand
Treasurer Secretary
M . ' . W . ' . S . A L L A N DAUGHERTY
-as Grand
Chaplain
W . ' . ELMER F . ANDERSON
W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'.
Grand Marshal
ARTHUR W . BOYER HAROLD L . SLOAN IRA F . PURKEY DWIGHT W . GRIMES
W . ' . JAMES A. T H O M A S
W.-. RALPH N . H E N A K W . - . J O E BRUCE W . ' . FRANCIS A. MARSHALL
W . ' . REGINALD G . T H O M S O N W . ' . FRED E . PECHIN
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as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand junior Deacon Grand Sword Bearer Bearer ofthe Great Lights
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Bearers of Symbolic
Lodge
f J
as Grand Senior Steward ...as Grand Junior Steward
R.". W.". C. W I L L I S STINSON
as Grand
Tyler
Procession was formed under the direction of the Grand Marshal and proceeded to the gymnasium of the Haysville School No. 187 where a large number of the members of the newly formed Haysville Lodge N o . 112, their families and friends were in waiting. The officers of the Lodge vacated their several stations to members of the Grand Lodge whereupon the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, J O H N H . MURRAY, and other officers duly consecrated the Lodge according to Ancient Form and Usage. The Charter of the Lodge which had been granted by the Grand Lodge meeting in Wichita on March 8th was read by the Grand Secretary, where upon the Grand Master declared: " W e shall now proceed, according to Ancient Usage to constitute these brethren into a regular Lodge." The officers of the new Lodge were formed in a semi-circle west of the altar, with the members of the new Lodge standing back of them. Upon inquiry duly made all agreed to be fully satisfied with the choice of officers whereupon the Grand Master called upon M . ' . W . ' . D . BRUCE N E W T O N , who had been instrumental in organizing the Lodge to install the officers according to Ancient Form. Following installation of officers, each was seated in his station, the Grand Honors were given and prayer was oflFered by the Grand Chaplain, whereupon the Grand Master called upon the Grand Marshal to make due proclamation, and it was so done. The officers of the new Lodge are as follows: JACK R . D E N M A N
FRED R . W I L L S O N MARTIN T . GRIDER LEO H . KIRKPATRICK JACK H . BEARD
_
Master
Senior junior
Warden Warden Treasurer Secretary
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J. RAY FARNEY
March
....;
Chaplain
DoRSEY W . V A N G U N D Y
Senior Deacon
M E L V I N C . BELL
Junior
WiLLLAM L GOLDSMITH
Senior Steward
Deacon
BILLY B . BRYANT RAY L . GILLESPIE
junior
Steward Tyler
The new Master of the newly formed Lodge, W . ' . JACK R . D E N M A N , expressed the thanks of the brethren to members of Grand Lodge. Consecration and installation being completed, the Grand Master introduced Grand Lodge oiEcers and others. Notable were the Chairman W . ' . ANDREW E . O L S O N and one member, W.*. JACK R . D E N M A N of the Committee on Chartered
Lodges and Lodges U.D., of Grand Lodge. Also present was W . ' . REGINALD G . THOMSON, Grand Representative of Kentucky, near the Grand Lodge of Kansas and a former Master of Blue Valley Lodge N o . 112, which consolidated with Blue Rapids Lodge No. 169 several years ago. H e most appropriately congratulated the new Lodge and wished for them a continuation of the fine record established by the former Blue Valley Lodge which existed for over 80 years prior to the inundation of their city by the waters of Tuttle Creek Lake, which forced the consolidation. M . ' . W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY, then expressed satisfaction over the establishment of the new Lodge and addressed the gathering on the heritage which they had acquired. Procession was then reformed and the Grand Lodge returned to the locker room where, following prayer by the Grand Chaplain, the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form. J O H N H . MURRAY,
Grand Master. ATTEST: CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S ,
Grand Secretary.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION Altamont, Kansas, April 1, 1961 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Lodge Hall of Altamont Lodge N o . 69, Altamont, Kansas, at 1:00 P.M., April 1, 1961, for the purpose of participating in ceremonies having to do with the dedication of the new post office building in that city. T h e M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form, on the First Degree, following prayer by the Grand Chaplain with the following officers: M . ' . W.*. J O H N H . MURRAY
Grand
R.". W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP R.". W.". B E N W . GRAYBILL R.'. W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON
Master
Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden as Grand
Treasurer
M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S
W . ' . MAURICE L W Y C O F F
Grand
Secretary
Rev. Bro. WILLARD HEIMBECK
Grand
Chaplain
Rev. Bro. J O H N LUKE G E H M A N
Grand
Orator
W . ' . ELMER F . ANDERSON
Grand
W . ' . O W E N E . HODGSON W . ' . RAYMOND A. ALLISON W . ' . FRANK B . BORGNA
Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Sword Bearer
W . ' . HAROLD L . SLOAN
Grand
W . ' . J. HARLAN GRAHAM W . ' . IRA G . GIBSON W . ' . HOSEA BRADBURY, J R
W . ' . RICHARD J. BELLMAN W . ' . ROBERT F . RILEY W.'. HENRY C . WRIGHT
Marshal
Pursuivant
Bearer of Great Lights Bearer of Constitutions _
Principal
Architect
Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward as Grand
Tyler
In addition to the above officers there were present M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER, Past Grand Master; R.". W . ' . W A L T E R A. FIORUCCI, Arma, D D G M , District No. 10, R.". W.". PAUL C . JONES, Enterprise, D D G M , District N o . 39, and R.". W.". BENJAMIN F . GREEN, McCune, D D G M , District N o . 12. Sir Knight G L E N N E . WILLIAMS, R . ' . E . ' . Past Grand Commander, Knights Templar of Kansas, and W . ' . J O H N BENGEL, Independence, Chairman of Committee on Reports of Grand Officers, were also present along with Bro. W A D E FERGUSON, Parsons, State Senator from Labette County and a number of Brethren connected with the postal service and many members from the local and surrounding Lodges. Procession was formed under direction of the Grand Marshal and marched in parade to the site of the new post office, preceded by the Altamont Grade School band, and members of the Boy Scout Troop of Altamont carrying the National Colors. Upon arrival at the post office, ranks were opened and the Grand Officers were escorted to the platform. The national flag was raised by the Boy Scouts, while the band played the National Anthem. The Pledge of Allegiance was then given, followed by an invocation by Rev. Brother I. MELVILLE W O H R L E Y .
Welcomes were extended by the Hon. Louis GARTNER, Mayor of the city and Mrs. N E L L HAURY, Postmistress, after which a History of the Altamont Postal
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Service was read by Brother CLARENCE KESSLER, and an address setting forth the aims and accomplishments of the Postal Department under the new Administration was delivered by Hon. B E N W . GRAYBILL, Field Service Officer of the Postal Department representing the Regional Director. Brother LESTER BEECH, Master of Ceremonies then called upon M.". W.". J O H N H . MURRAY, Grand Master to conduct the cornerstone ceremonies of the Fraternity according to Ancient Form and Usage. Following this, Brother J O H N LUKE G E H M A N , D.D., a retired Presbyterian Minister was introduced as the Grand Orator for the occasion, and he responded in excellent fashion with a most appropriate address. Following the Benediction by the Grand Chaplain, the procession was re- . formed and returned to the Lodge Hall where the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form, following prayer by the Grand Chaplain, at 3:35 P.M. J O H N H . MURRAY,
Grand Master. ATTEST: CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S ,
Grand Secretary.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION
Easton, Kansas, April 15, 1961 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in a small room adjacent to the hall of the new Easton Masonic Temple at 7:30 P.M., April 15, 1961, for the purpose of celebrating the completion of a most important project and the dedication of the new Temple. The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the Third Degree of Masonry following prayer by the Grand Chaplain with the following officers: M . ' . W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY
Grand
R.". W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP R.'. W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL R.'. W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON W.". M . ' . W.'. Rev. Bro. Rev. Bro.
JAMES GWARTNEY CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S WILLARD HEIMBECK J O H N T . HODGE
as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain Grand Orator
W . ' . FORREST L . H I N T Z W . ' . W I L L I A M J. BURDETTE
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
W.". ELMER F . ANDERSON
Grand
W.". FERNANDO J. LEDOUX
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W . ' . HAROLD L . SLOAN
Principal
Lights
Architect
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Bro. G L E N N LEROY K N A P P
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Bro. LEROY J O N E S Bro. ERNEST E . FITZPATRICK
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W . ' . EARL E . HICKS
Pursuivant
Bearer of Great
W.". N A T H A N C HIBBS
W . ' . MALCOLM O . D O N O H O O W . ' . EDWARD C . SEARLES, JR
Marshal
Grand Sword Bearer Grand
W.". CHARLES O . BOGLE Bro. RAYMOND WILLIAMS, JR.
Master
Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warders Grand Junior Warden
Bearers of Symbolic
as Grand Senior as Grand Junior
Lodge
Stewara Steward
as Grand
Tyler
Procession was formed under the direction of the Grand Marshal and proceeded to the Lodge room where such an assembly of Masons and friends of the Lodge had gathered, that it was almost impossible to continue the procession. The Procession entered to spirited organ music and on arrival at the respective places, the Grand Officers took their stations. The program which was under the direction of R.*. W . ' . LEWIS STAFFORD, District Deputy Grand Master for the 3rd District, began with an invocation by Rev. Bro. ROBERT MOLBY followed by the National Anthem and a Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of our Country. The Worshipful Master, Bro. ALBERT F , ROBINSON, then delivered an address of welcome in which he reviewed the manner in which the building had been made possible through the generosity of about 280 Lodges in Kansas and publicly thanked each and every Lodge or indivdiual who had had any part in the three year project. H e then invited M . ' . W.". J O H N H . MURRAY, Grand Master, to take charge and dedicate the Hall according to Ancient Form and Usage. The Dedication Odes were sung by Miss VIRGINIA SEYMOUR, accompanied on the organ by Bro. LAUREN BURNETT. Later in the program Miss SEYMOR also sang "Bless This House" by Brahe. T h e music was greatly appreciated by members of Grand Lodge, and all others who were present to listen to her beautiful soprano voice. Following the dedication, the Rev. Bro. J O H N HODGE, who had also spoken at the Cornerstone Ceremony of the Temple on September 28, 1957, delivered a timely address. W . ' . DAVID AYRBS, who along with Bros. ROBINSON, HIBBS,
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ADAMSON, Don and many others, had spent many hours laboring on the new Temple, then narrated a number of interesting progress pictures of the building in process, and recalled highlights of the construction as the pictures were shown on the screen. To add to the pleasure of the evening's program W:. JAMES R. KELSEY reviewed the 97 years of history of Easton Lodge No. 45 recalling many of the faithful Brethren and some interesting events in a most entertaining and humorous manner. He also presented 25 year emblems to two brethren who had been raised during his term as Master in 1936. The Grand Secretary then presented a Certilicate of Perfect OfIicer attendance at the- District Meeting to W.·. Bro. ALBERT T. ROBINSON, and noted that many of the officers were young men in Masonry, one of them having been raised only five months previously. He also called attention to the fact that the hall was entirely debt free and that in addition to being beautifully furnished, a most attractive wall to wall carpet had been laid. He extended congratulations on behalf of the Grand Lodge on the complete success of the project which had been started following the disastrous fire of September 16, 1956. To climax the evening, M:. W:. JOHN H. MURRAY presented in a most effective manner a 50 year gold membership award to W:. Bro. WILLIAM K. ADAMSON, a grandson of one of the original members of the Lodge, who accepted the same with appropriate remarks. In addition to officers listed, our Grand Master was supported on this occasion by the following District D eputy Grand Masters and Committee Members : R:. W:. PAUL c. JONES, District 39, Enterprise; R:. W:. GEORGE R. STEVENS, District 23, Valley Falls ; R:. W:. ROGER R. FORCE, District No. 35, Wheaton ; W.·. CAL JOCHIMS, Finance Committee, and W.·. FERNANDO J. LEDOUX, Grand Sword Bearer, together with Masters of several Lodges. The dedication having been accomplished, a Benediction was pronounced and the procession reformed to proceed to the place of beginning, where following
A jam parked Lodge room greeted M:. W:. JOHN H. MURRAY at Dedication Ceremony.
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prayer by the Grand Chaplain, the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form at 9:15 P.M. JOHN H .
MURRAY,
Grand
Master.
ATTEST: CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S ,
Grand Secretary. A prelude to this fine meeting was a bountiful dinner served by the members of the OES, to more than 196 members and friends, in the Hall of the Methodist Church. The attendance at the meeting was 226 Masons, wives, and friends.
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SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N
Mound Valley, Kansas, May 6, 1961 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in a Special Communication in a room adjacent to the Lodge Hall of the newly purchased and greatly improved Hall of Landmark Lodge No. 218 at 4:30 P.M., May 6, 1961, for the purpose of dedicating the newly acquired temple. The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the Third Degree of Masonry following prayer by the Grand Chaplain with the following officers: M . ' . W.'.
J O H N H . MURRAY
Grand Master
R.'. W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP R.'. W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL R.'. W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON W . ' . J O E D . PROCTOR
Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer
M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S Rev. Bro. J O H N L . G E H M A N
Grand as Grand
W . ' . JAMES E . O D E N W . ' . BRAUM BUTTS W . ' . ELMER F . ANDERSON W . ' . FLOYD E . DAVIDSON W . ' . G L E N N E . WILLIAMS
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Grand Marshal Principal Architect as Grand Pursuivant
Bro. J O H N E . SAVAGE Bro. HAROLD M . JOHNSON
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W . ' . K. ABER J O H N S O N W . ' . BENJAMIN F . GREEN
W.*. E. LLOYD COAD W . ' . ROBERT F . RILEY
as Grand Sword Bearer Bearer of Great Lights
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as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
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Secretary Chaplain
Bearers of Symbolic Lodge
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as Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward
W . ' . JAMES F . O D E N
as Grand
Tyler
Procession was formed under direction of the Grand Marshal and entered the newly decorated Lodge Hall, whereupon the assembled members and visitors were called up. After the Symbolic Lodge was properly placed, the brethren were seated and the ceremony of dedication was held according to Ancient Form and Usage. T h e Dedication Ode was sung by Brothers J O H N H . MARKHAM and FRANLIN LAWRENCE of Parsons Lodge No. 117.
Following the ceremony of dedication. Past Grand Masters, M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER, and ADDISON C . IRBY, together with the Grand Secretary
made impromptu speeches congratulating the Lodge on the fine improvement which had been made since the purchase of the property. The Master then announced that the Hall would be open for inspection by ladies and others following the closing of Grand Lodge, and that a banquet would be served in the Community building beginning at 6:30 o'clock by members of the O.E.S., after which 50 and 25 year memberships of several brethren would be recognized, and an address appropriate to the occasion would be delivered by the R.'. W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP, Deputy Grand Master. Procession was then reformed and returned to the place of beginning where the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form following prayer by the Grand Chaplain. J O H N H . MURRAY,
Grand ATTEST: CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S ,
Grand Secretary.
Master.
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Kinsley, Kansas, May 9, 1961 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in a room of the new Masonic Temple, Kinsley, Kansas, at 7:45 P.M. on May 9, 1961, for the purpose of dedicating the newly acquired and remodeled hall of Mt. Moriah Lodge N o . 179. The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the Third Degree of Masonry following prayer by the Grand Chaplain with the following officers: M.'. W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY
Grand
R.". W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP M . ' . W . ' . EARL R . BROWN R.'. W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON W . ' . HARRY C . A L P H I N . â&#x20AC;&#x17E; M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S
as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary
Rev. Bro. EARL R . SALADIN
as Grand Chaplain (member Colo.)
M.". W.-. SAMUEL G . W I L E S W.". W E B B SMITH
Grand Orator as Grand Marshal
W . ' . CLYDE A. ASMUSSEN Bro. JACK F . KERSTIN
as Grand Senior as Grand Junior
W . ' . HARRIS W . J E N K I N S W . ' . D A L E N . OLSON
Deacon Deacon
Principal Architect Bearer of Constitutions
W . ' . ANOTHANY R . ZANOVICH W . ' . T H A I N E BEAMER
Master
Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden
Bearer of Great
Lights
Bearers of the Symbolic
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as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward
Bro. DONALD K . PLOGER
as Grand
Tyler
In addition to the above officers our Grand Master was supported on this occasion by the following District Deputy Grand Masters: R.'. W . ' . J. FRED WILLIAMSON, Lyons, District 55; R.". W . ' . LAWRENCE W . SMITH, Lewis, District 62; R.-. W.". WILLIAM R . BOYER, Great Bend, District 63, and R.*. W / . SHERMAN C . BLAIR, LaCrosse, District 70.
W . ' . HUBERT L . FATZER, a member
of the Grand Lodge Committee on Reports of Grand Officers was also present. Procession was formed under the direction of the Grand Marshall and entered the Lodge room in which more than 200 members and friends had assembled for the occasion. March music was played by Mrs. ARTHUR TAYLOR. After the procession had made a circuit of the Hall, the Grand Officers took their several stations, and the Master of the Lodge, W . ' . G L E N C . BIDLEMAN called upon the Rev. MALCOLM W H I T E to invoke the Divine Blessing. The Master then extended a most appropriate and cordial welcome to all present, particularly the officers and members of Grand Lodge. The Ceremony of Dedication was then performed in a most impressive manner by the Officers of Grand Lodge according to Ancient Form and Usage. T h e Odes were sung by a quartet composed of Mesdames TERESA TAYLOR, and RUSSELL TAYLOR, Mr. KARL TAYLOR and Dr. L I N N M C K I M .
Following the Dedication, W . ' . J. CLINTON LITTLE, Master in 1935 and a long time member of the Lodge, read a brief history of the Lodge's 82 year existence, dealing especially with the various halls in which the Lodge had been held. The Grand Master then delegated the Grand Secretary to introduce the
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Front view of commodious New Lodge Hall of Mt. Moriah Lodge No . 179, Kinsley. Orator, M:. W:. SAMUEL G . WILES, who delivered a most instructive and thought provoking address. He was given an ovation. The Grand Master then ordered the Grand Senior Deacon to present three brethren of the Lodge at the Altar, and accordingly Brothers Roy Q. HATFIELD, MELVILLE 1. TATUM, and EARL D . GERE were presented. The Grand Master at this time made an impressive pre entation of 50 year gold membership emblems and each responded with brief remarks dealing with the history of the Lodge and recalling some of the early day brethren who had been active in the Lodge. After the introduction of Grand Lodge officers, the Symbolic Lodge was re¡ covered and a benediction was pronounced by the Grand Chaplain. The procession was then reformed and returned to the place of beginning, where the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form following prayer by the Grand Chaplain. Music during the dedication program included a duet by Miss LOIs SCOTT and Mrs. ALAN BARSTOW, also a solo by Miss JONELL KINGRY, both numbers being well received. Prior to the convening of Grand Lodge, the Grand Lodge officers present were treated to a fi ne dinner by the members of Golden Chain Chapter No. 91, O.E.S., who also served coffee and wafers following the program. Mention had been made of the fact that the new Temple with all of its furniture, including new wall to wall carpeting was fully paid for and that the dedication ceremony marked a successful conclusion to a major project for the Lodge. JOHN H . MURRAY, Grand Mast er. ATTEST: CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION
Hutchinson. Kansas. May 13. 1961 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient. Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in a Special Communication in the Lounge of the newly acquired and remodeled Temple of Hutchinson Lodge No. 445. 14th and Adams Streets. Hutchinson. Kansas, at 7:45 P .M., May 13, 1961, for the purpose of dedicating the beautiful new Temple. The M. ·. W.·. Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the Third Degree of Masonry following prayer by the Grand Chaplain with the following officers : M.· . W.·. JOHN H . MURRAy ...................................................... .......... Grand Master R.·. W.· . ARMAND H . BISHOP .................................................... D eputy Grand Master R.·. W.·. BEN W. GR AyBILL ................ .... ................. ... ...... ........ Grand Senior Warden M:. W:. E . GL ENN ROBISON......................... ... ... . . ........ as Grand Ju nior l/Varden Bro. JOHN C. FOSTER ................................................ ..............as Grand Treasurer M.·. W.·. CHARLES S . MCGINNESS ............................................. ......... Grand Secretary Rev. Bro. THOMAS J. B ENNETT ......................... ........................... as Grand Chaplain M . ·. W.·. SAMUEL G. WILES ................ ...................................... ............. Grand Orator W.·. OWEN E. HODGSON ............ ...................................... Grand Senior D eacon W:. SAM O . SETTY .................................................... as Grand Junior Deacon W.·. ELMER F . AND ERSON ....... .. ................. ......... .. ....... ............ Grand Marshal W.·. FERNANDO J. LEDOUX ................ ........ .. ........................ Grand Sword Bearer W. · . THOMAS R. BARCLAy ... .. ... .................................. " .. '" as Grand Pursuivant Bro. DARREL V . MEAD ................................................ Bearer of Great Lights W:. OLIN H. TAYLOR ....... __ ..... .................................. Bearer of Constitutions W.· . EDGAR 1. KELLY ........... ........... .................. ..................... PrincipaI Architect W .· . WILLIAM H . BURNETT .... .............. ........................ as Grand Senior St eward W . ·. H . V ERNE FISHER.......... .................. .. ... as Grand Junior Steward W:. W.·. \V: . Bro. W.·.
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CLYDE D. FARNEY HOWARD 1. J ACKSON ~ ..................... Bearers of Symbolic Lodge RICHARD 1. SUTTON WALTER 1. DIXON .J LOYAL E. BETTS ................... ................................................. . as Grand Tyler
Interior of beautiful new Temple at 14th & Adams, Hutchinson. D edicated by Grand Lodge May 13, 1961.
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Procession was formed under direction of the Grand Marshal and moved to the new Lodge Hall where the ceremony of dedication was held according to Ancient Form and Usage, before a large assembly of members and friends of the Lodge. Music for the occasion was furnished by Mrs. B. A. THOMPSON at the piano, while Mr. Z E P H FISHER sang the dedication ode and also delighted those present with a fine rendition of BLESS THIS HOUSE. Following the dedication of the new Hall, a most appropriate address was delivered by M . ' . W.". SAMUEL G . W I L E S , Past Grand Master. Other greetings were extended and a special guest, M . ' . E.'. J. H E N R Y R E B , Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Kansas, brought greetings from that organization. There were many compliments on the arrangements and the workmanship with which the new Hall had been furnished. The Grand Lodge then reformed procession and returned to the Lounge where the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form following prayer by the Grand Chaplain. JOHN H .
MURRAY,
Grand Master. ATTEST: CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S ,
Grand Secretary.
Prior to the ceremony, officers of the Grand Lodge were special guests at a delightful dinner served by the Silver Leaf Chapter No. 464, O.E.S.
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SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N
Wellsville, Kansas, May 20, 1961 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Lodge Hall of Wellsville Lodge No. 256, AF&AM Wellsville, Kansas, at 1:30 P.M., May 20, 1961, for the purpose of performing the cornerstone ceremony of the Grand Lodge in connection with the dedication of a new post office building. The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened on the First Degree of Masonry following prayer by the Grand Chaplain with the following officers: M . ' . W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY
R.'. W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP R.". W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL R.". W.". ARTHUR C . HODGSON W . ' . W I L B U R LEROY CHILDS
W . ' . ERNEST B . HARRIS Rev. Bro. WILLARD HEIMBECK Rev. Bro. FORREST O . HAGGARD
R.'. W . ' . HAROLD M . WARD W . ' . FLOYD H . COFFMAN W . ' . ELMER F . ANDERSON
W . ' . FERNANDO J. LEDOUX W . ' . DAVID STURM W . ' . W I L L I A M EDWARD BARNETT
W . ' . CARL F . HUGHES W . ' . LUCKY W . HOSTETTER
Bro. D E N N I S B . SHIELDS W . ' . BILL D . WARNOCK W . ' . ELMER R. SHIELDS
Grand
_
Master
Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden as Grand
Treasurer
as Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain Grand Orator
as Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon Grand
Marshal
Grand Sword Bearer Grand
Pursuivant
Principal
Architect
Bearer of Great Lights Bearer of
Constitutions
as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand
Tyler
Although a drizzling rain had been falling, there was a goodly number of brethren present from neighboring Lodges and our Grand Master was' supported by several members of Grand Lodge including Past Grand Master, M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON.
Procession was formed under the direction of the Grand Marshal and was preceded by the American Legion Color Guard and the Wellsville High School Band to the site of the new Post Office building where the Grand Lodge took part in the dedication ceremonies and the following program. An invocation was pronounced by the Rev. JAMES NABORS, after which Bro. DONALD HARRISON, Mayor of the City extended a warm welcome to all visitors. A new 50 star U.S. Flag was then presented to the postmaster, W . ' . JAMES R . SIMMONS, who accepted it and turned it over to the color guard. Following the mounting of the colors, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited by the audience led by the Commander of the color guard. The postmaster, W . ' . JAMES R . SIMMONS, a Past Master of Wellsville Lodge, then introduced his staff and others of the department who were present including LEO J. ANDERSON, Chief Regional Engineer for the Post Office Department and B E N W . GRAYBILL, Field Officer who had been instrumental in setting up the ceremony. Mr. GRAYBILL, also the Grand Senior Warden of the Grand Lodge then introduced M.". W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY, and the officers of the Grand Lodge and requested them to conduct the cornerstone ceremonies which was done in a most impressive manner. Following the ceremony. Rev. Bro. FORREST D . HAGGARD delivered an inspiring address suited to the occasion. The Rev. PAUL JONES pronounced the bene-
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diction, whereupon the procession was reformed and Grand Lodge returned to the Lodge Hall. After introductions, the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry, following prayer by the Grand Chaplain. As a part of the festivities, Wellsville Lodge No. 356 was host to several visitors and officers of the Grand Lodge at a noon day meal served at a local restaurant. The whole affair was one of great satisfaction to the Lodge and the community. It was recalled that the Grand Lodge had been convened in Wellsville on June 24, 1940 with M . ' . W . ' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, Grand Master present, at which time there had been a St. John's Day celebration and the dedication of the new Masonic Hall. JOHN H .
MURRAY,
Grand Master. ATTEST: ERNEST B . HARRIS,
Grand Secretary.
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BEN S. PAULEN July 14, 1869-July 11, 1961 Included in the proceedings at the direction of M: . W:. JOHN H. MURRAY, Grand Master. This tribute was delivered at the funeral services for our late distinguished Brother by M: . W:. CHARLES S. McGINNESS, Past Grand Master and present Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Kan saJ. As I speak to you this afternoon, ] do not wish you to think of my effort as an attempt at oratory. Rather would] wish you to consider me as your representative, as well as the representative and spokesman for 'the thousands who are not present, who knew and loved our Brother BEN S. PAULEN, and who now
A view of the funeral cortege of OUr late Brother as it left the BEN S. PAULEN Elementary School in Fredonia. The school had been dedicated in honor of th e long time resident of Fredonia only two weeks previotIJly and Brother Paulen had appeared on the dedication program where he delivered a most appropriate address. R:. W:. MELBURN C. BARNES DDGM who delivered the graveside oration is at head of column on left hand side. M:. lP':. McGINNESS accompanies the minister, the Rev. THOMAS H . W ALSCH: come to pay sincere and loving respects to his memory, and to deliver a fitting eu logy or tribute to one of Kans as¡ fi nest citizens. A part of the fundamental teaching of every Master Ma on is that he is born to die. Whether the time comes in youth, manhood, or age, we are assured that none may escape the inexorable doom . Then we are taught how to live in order that we may be prepared when the Grand Architect of the Universe beckon s to us to lay down the working tools of
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life and accept from his hands those priceless words "well done, thou good and faithful servant—Enter now into the joys of thy Lord." Like every other Master Mason who came before, or who will follow after him, B E N PAULEN received that teaching. How well he accepted our lessons and how well he applied them to his every day life and conduct is so well known among the men and Masons of our great state of Kansas, that it seems useless to review them here. First he was taught to be true to himself—to understand the dignity of character that would be expected of him in his conduct as a member of the Lodge. I doubt if there is another whose record in that respect can come even close to our beloved Brother whose memory we honor on this occasion. Because of his long and useful public life, he was exposed to the close scrutiny of the public gaze. Never have I heard one small word of criticism of the private life or conduct of our brother. All of us can testify that as to this fundamental teaching of our order, his life was exemplary. Next, our brother was taught that in the state he was to be a quiet and peaceful citizen. How well he heeded that admonition is written into the pages of Kansas history for coming generations to read. Every account of BEN'S active civic life that I have been able to find speaks most effusively concerning his attitude toward public office. He made one of the best Governors our state has ever had. D . O. MCCRAY in writing for Connelley's History of Kansas, published in 1928, summed it up by pointing out that Gov. PAULEN received more than two thirds of the popular vote cast in the election of 1926, and stated: "Governor PAULEN has said many times: There is no partisanship in good government that exemplifies service, efficiency and economy in the conduct of public business . . . The supreme issue, therefore, is not partisan; it is the vital issue of decent orderly government." Later in the same history he writes: "Setting the example himself, Governor PAULEN has stressed the three activities necessary in administering the business of Kansas—service, efficiency, and economy . . . That sentiment permeates every state department and institution under the governor's control . . . His boards and commissions are made up of high class citizens . . . " Time will not permit a further review of his activities in the administration of state affairs, but it could be pointed out that his whole administration was marked by the highest type of good government and the enactment of constructive legislation. In fact, Mr. MCCRAY said of his first administration that Governor PAULEN had been able to set up a cooperative and harmonious association with the legislature, so that "it resulted in Governor PAULEN and the Legislature elected with him, placing upon the statute books within sixty days more beneficial and constructive legislation than had been enacted in a generation." Another of the teachings of our Fraternity is reverence for the Grand Architect of the Universe, and a working relationship with God. In Brother BEN'S life this too was put into active practice and was evidenced on many occasions. Still another of our teachings which Brother B E N received at the Altar of Freemasonry more than 70 years ago was a proper regard for the home, and an attitude of loyalty to those he loved. It is in this area that we find real sorrow on this occasion, for as we assemble here, there lies in a hospital nearby, the one whom Brother B E N loved
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most; our hearts go out to her this afternoon. This devoted couple has served as one of the finest examples of gracious living for more than 60 years. Such is the man whose memory we are gathered here to horior. Is it any wonder that this couple who had furnished such a fine example should be considered as the ideal couple to honor in connection with the Centennial of our statehood? Is it any wonder that this fine servant of the people who has lived in Kansas all but eight of the 100 years of statehood should be singled out and lauded on the front pages of Kansas' leadinig newspapers as one of its finest citizens ? Is it any wonder that such a one has been called to positions of leadership in practically all branches of our Fraternity and the Order of the Eastern Star? Surely we come to this hour feeling that we have had a great privilege in our associations with this outstanding citizen. Surely we can leave this place with a firm resolve to keep green and verdant in our garden of memories the virtues and the accomplishments of our beloved brother and friend.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION
Scranton, Kansas, July 29, 1961 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in Special Communication in the Fellowship Hall of the Methodist Church in Scranton, Kansas, at 7:30 P.M., on the evening of July 29, 1961, for the purpose of dedicating the new Hall of Scranton Lodge No. 407. The M.'. W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened on the Third Degree of Masonry in Ample Form following prayer by the Grand Secretary with the following present: M.". W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY
Grand Master
R.'. W.". ARM AND H . BISHOP R.". W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL R.". W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON
Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden
Bro. G L E N E . BADGER M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S
as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary
Bro. LESLIE E U G E N E FOWLER
as Grand
W . ' . O W E N E . HODGSON W . ' . H U G H R . COFFMAN W . ' . ELMER F . ANDERSON
Grand
W . ' . FERNANDO / . LEDOUX -
Principal
W.". JOSEPH H . COFFMAN W . ' . HARRY V. ORR Bro. JACK L . MORGAN Bro. GEORGE R . KIRBY Bro. W I L L I A M ISAAC J E T T O N
Architect
Bearer of Great Lights Bearer of Constitutions 1
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Lodge
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W.". J O H N E . BAME W . ' . PAUL E . REID W . ' . HAROLD L . SLOAN M.". W.". E. G L E N N ROBISON W . ' . HENRY C . WRIGHT
Marshal
Grand Sword Bearer
R.". W . ' . G L E N L . BADGER
Bro. GEORGE W . SELL
Chaplain
Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward
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Grand Pursuivant Grand Lecturer as Grand Tyler
Procession was formed and moved to the new Lodge Hall where a large number of Masons, their families, and friends had assembled. The Procession entered the Lodge room to the strains of march music played by Mrs. GEORGE BUCK, who also accompanied t h e soloist of the evening, Bro. GEORGE STRUNK of Corinthian Lodge N o . 79 who sang the Odes during the dedication ceremony and also a beautiful rendition of BLESS THIS HOUSE near the close of the program. Following the ceremony W . ' . THOMAS S. HALL read a short history of the Lodge, after which R . ' . W.". G L E N L . BADGER, District Deputy Grand Master who acted as Master of Ceremonies, called the Master of the Lodge, W . ' . CHARLES P. SCOTT, to the altar and the Grand Master then presented him with Proficiency Card, A & B . It was announced that W . ' . ScoTT was leaving for England in a few days to assume a new station with the Armed Forces, whereupon R.'. W . ' . BADGER presented him with a Past Masters emblem from the Lodge. M . ' . W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY was called upon to deliver an appropriate address and responded with a timely and inspiring exhortation to keep America strong by support of the time honored institutions of the school, the church, the home, and Freemasonry. Although the night was hot and humid, the large gathering gave convincing evidence of their pride of accomplishment in the construction of the fine new building and the fact that it was debt free. Acknowledgement was made of the effort that had been put forth by the members, their wives, and many citizens of the city, some of whom were not members of the Lodge.
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The Grand Master, in addition to receiving the support of nine regular Grand Lodge officers, was also encouraged by the presence of M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N RoBisoN, Grand Lecturer, and R.'. W . ' . PAUL C . JONES, District Deputy Grand Master of the 39th District, Enterprise. Following the benediction, procession was reformed under direction of the Grand Marshal and returned to the place of beginning where the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the Third Degree of Masonry after prayer by the Grand Secretary. Members of the Grand Lodge then returned to the basement of the Temple where a social hour was had and refreshments were served. J O H N H . MURRAY,
Grand ATTEST: CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S ,
Grand Secretary.
Master.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION Jewell, Kansas, August 26, 1961 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Hall of Jewell Lodge N o . 11 at 1:30 P.M., August 26, 1961, for the purpose of laying the cornerstone of the new Jewell Public School. T h e M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of AF&AM was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Freemasonry following prayer by the acting Grand Chaplain with the following present: M . ' . W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY
R.'. W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP R.'. W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL... M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON W.'. M.'. W . ' . Rev. Bro. Bro.
O T I S E . CLARK SCOTT E . KELSEY HOWARD H . BUSSELL A N D R E W F . SCHOEPPEL
W . ' . O W E N E . HODGSON W . ' . VICTOR E . TULLAR
Grand Master
Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain Grand Orator
Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
W . ' . ELMER F . ANDERSON
Grand
Marshal
W . ' . FERNANDO J. LEDOUX
Grand Sword Bearer
W . ' . J O H N A. BYERS W . ' . JAMES L . CROSS
Principal Architect as Grand Pursuivant
Bro. W.'. W.'. W.'.
STANLEY E . O Z M U N RALPH E . SCHUMACHER.JAMES W . LIENBERGER HOWARD T . ELNIFF
W . ' . H O M E R H . ROACH
Bearer of Book Bearer as Grand _ as Grand
of Constitutions of Great Lights Senior Steward Junior Steward as Grand
Tyler
Procession was formed under the direction of the Grand Marshal and preceded by a color guard composed of members of Boy Scout Troop N o . 257 of Randall, The Jewell Rural High School Band, and a large company of Knights Templar in uniform as an Honor Guard, marched to the new school building. The procession was over two blocks long and included over one hundred Masons from neighboring Lodges. Upon arrival at the scene of the ceremonies, U.S. Senator ANDREW F . SCHOEPPEL presented a new 50 star flag, which had flown temporarily over the nation's capitol, to H . EWING HUTCHCRAFT, Director of School District N o . 1, who turned it over to the Color Guard and the flag was mounted by them to the strains of the National Anthem played by the Jewell Rural High School band. The assembly then joined Bro. LEO BASS, Superintendent of Schools, in the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. CARL W . PLOWMAN, Director of District N o . 4, delivered an address of welcome. The Master of Ceremonies, W . ' . CALVIN JAMES, then invited the Grand Lodge Ofiicers to proceed with the laying of the foundation stone, whereupon the ceremonies were performed under the direction of M . ' . W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY, Grand Master, according to the Ancient Form and Custom. The contents of the copper box, sealed and deposited within the cornerstone, were as follows: A 1961 Quarterâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;dollar. A Jewell County Official Centennial Coin. A Copy of the JEWELL COUNTY REPUBLICAN issue August 24, 1961. A Copy of the Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony. Clippings from recent JEWELL COUNTY REPUBLICAN issues concerning the history of Jewell Schools and a copy of the 1961 school announcements.
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A copy of the Brochure announcing the 1962 Masonic Essay Contest on "The Heritage of the Public Schools of Kansas." An address highly appropriate to the occasion was delivered by U.S. Senator ANDREW F . SCHOEPPEL, and he was accorded hearty applause and acclaim upon completion of his remarks. The whole affair proved to be a most enjoyable occasion, for the late summer sun was bright and the air invigorating. Following a benediction by the acting Grand Chaplain, Rev. Bro. HOWARD H . BusSELL, procession was reformed and returned to the Lodge Hall where introductions and brief speeches were made. There were many complimentary remarks directed to the Master of the Lodge, W . ' . Biro. CALVIN JAMES, who had arranged the affair and provided for every detail. He had also proved to be a very able Master of Ceremonies. Our Grand Master was supported on this occasion by many of the Grand Lodge officers. Past Grand Master WILLIAM H . HARRISON of Downs, Sir Knight CARROLL C . ARNETT, Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kansas, Sir Knight V E R N O N D . MARTIN, The Grand Steward of the Grand Council R&SM of Kansas, and four District Deputy Grand Masters as follows: OLLIE J. W O O D M A N , District 22, Holton, GERALD' R . DEMPSEY, District 53, Jewell, ELRENO F . SEDERLIN, District 52, Scandia, and JAMES H . H O U G H T O N ,
Distrirt 66, Tipton. Upon conclusion of the introductions and prayer by the acting Grand Chaplain, the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form. J O H N H . MURRAY,
Grand Master. ATTEST: SCOTT E . KELSEY,
as Grand Secretary.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION Louisburg, Kansas, September 1, 1961 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Hall of Peace Lodge N o . 243, AF&AM, Louisburg, Kansas, at 7:30 P.M., on September 1, 1961 for the purpose of dedicating the newly remodeled and tastefully decorated hall of the Lodge. Following prayer by the Grand Chaplain, the M.". W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the Third Degree of Masonry with the following officers present: M.". W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY
Grand Master
R.*. W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP R.". W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL R.'. W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON
Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden
Bro. T H O M A S E . STILES M . ' . W.". CHARLES S . MCGINNESS Rev. Bro. WILLARD HEIMBECK
as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain
W . ' . FRANK J. BOSTICK W . ' . W . D W I G H T COOK
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
W . ' . ELMER F . ANDERSON
Grand
Marshal
W . ' . FERNANDO J. LEDOUX
Grand Sword Bearer
W.". W A R D B . RUNYAN W . ' . ALBERT Y O U N G
as Grand Pursuivant Principal Architect
W.". CHARLES E . COOK.. W.'.
G L E N N S. T O W N
Bearer of the Great Lights _...;
W.-. M A X L . L E E W.-. JAMES R . EGGLESTON
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W.-. JAMES F . ROGERS W . ' . EVERETT E . GILLOGLY
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W . ' . FRANK W . WILSON W . ' . EDWIN V. PERDUE
Bearer of
Bearers of Symbolic Lodge ..-
as Grand Senior Steward MS Grand Junior Steward
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W . ' . ALVA L E E POWELL
Constitutions
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as Grand
Tyler
Following the opening of Grand Lodge the brethren retired and formed a procession to enter the Hall to the strains of march music played by the Pianist of the evening, Mrs. LOUISE B U F F I N G T O N .
The officers of Peace Lodge vacated their stations to the Grand Officers, as the procession moved by, and when all was in readiness the Symbolic Lodge was placed on a pedestal between the Altar and the East. Invocation was then pronounced and a welcome was extended by the Worshipful Master, WALTER Z U M BRUNNEN, who invited the Grand Lodge to proceed with the ceremony of dedication. The new hall was then dedicated in a most impressive manner according to Ancient Form and Usage. Following the dedication, W . ' . ALBERT Y O U N G , forty two year member of the Lodge read a short history of Masonic endeavor in Louisburg and also reviewed briefly the manner in which funds were raised for the $7,200 accomplishment represented by the new hall. Twenty two members had contributed $100 each along with many more who donated lesser amounts of money and varying amounts of labor on the project. He also paid tribute to the Order of the Eastern Star whose efforts had provided the carpeting and draperies, which added so much to the comfort and good taste of the room and its furnishings. Grand Master MURRAY was invited to speak and delivered a most timely and thought provoking address which was enthusiastically received. The program was completed by a solo "Bless This House" sung by Bro. K E N N E T H W A I T E accompanied by Mrs. BUFFINGTON. Bro. W A I T E had also sung the Odes during the dedication service.
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Worshipful Master Z U M B R U N N E N introduced various visitors and it was found that members from 15 surrounding Lodges were represented, four of them by their Masters. Also present for the occasion was Past Grand Master, M . ' . W . ' . ADDISON C. IRBY and the District Deputy Grand Master, R.'. W.'. ROBERT L. REYNOLDS, who had done much to arrange the program of the evening. M . ' . E.'. J. HENRY REB, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter RAM of Kansas, was also present along with R.'. W . ' . OLLIE J. WOODMAN, District Deputy Grand Master 22nd District, and W . ' . D A M O N H . GRIMES, a member of Grand Lodge Committee on Temple Building and Remodeling. The public ceremonies and program being concluded, a recess was declared and those not members of the Craft were excused from the room, after which the Grand Lodge was again called on and following prayer by the Grand Chaplain closed in Ample Form. Preceding the dedication, a sumptuous dinner was served to over 100 members of the Craft, their wives and friends, in the school gymnasium by members of Louisburg Chapter No. 384, O.E.S. It added a great deal to the fellowship of the evening. J O H N H . MURRAY,
Grand Master, ATTEST: CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S ,
Grand Secretary.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION Cherokee, Kansas, September 2, 1961 The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Hall of Cherokee Lodge N o . 119 at Cherokee, Kansas, at 12:30 P.M., September 2, 1961, for the purpose of laying the foundation stone for a new Southeast Rural High School located on the west edge of the city. The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry following prayer by the Grand Chaplain with the following officers: M . ' . W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY
Grand Master
R.'. W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP R.'. W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL R.'. W.". ARTHUR C . HODGSON Bro. M.'. W . ' . Rev. Bro. W.'.
Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden
LAWRENCE D . THARP CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S WILLARD HEIMBECK ELMER F . ANDERSON
as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain Grand Marshal
K.'. W . ' . W A L T E R A. FioRUCCi R.'. W . ' . B E N J A M I N F . GREEN W.". FERNANDO J. LEDOUX
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon Grand Sword Bearer
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W . ' . M I L T O N C . TACKE.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;
as Grand
W . ' . BRUCE M . BUCK W . ' . ROBERT F . RILEY Bro.
GEORGE ROBERT BARRY
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W.". WILLIAM D . MORAN
Bearer of the
Constitutions
Bearer of Great Lights
W . ' . MARVIN L . HARVEY.
W . ' . W I L L I A M J. LAMPTON
Pursuivant
as Grand Senior Steward ..as Grand Junior Steward
Architect
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as Grand
Tyler
Following the opening of Grand Lodge, the officers and members were transported to the school house in a school bus as a courtesy of the school officials. Upon arrival at the newly constructed school building the procession was formed in the Mechanical Arts Shop, and, preceded by a Color Guard from the American Legion Post at Weir under t h e command of FRANCIS J. STUMFOLL, and the Boy Scout Troop from Scammon, proceeded around the building to the southeast corner where a platform had been prepared for the ceremonies of the afternoon. It was a hot, windy day, but there were assembled some 500 friends of the school, and Masons from the area who were on hand to take part and participate in the ceremonies. An Invocation was delivered by the Rev. J O E WILLIAMS, First Baptist Church, Weir, Kansas. A new 50 star Flag was then raised by the Color Guard from the Weir American Legion Post, while the High School Band played the National Anthem. Following this the Pledge of Allegiance was given by the Boy Scout Troop and W . ' . RAYMOND D . H O U G H , w h o acted as Master of Ceremonies for the occasion, then called upon Principal ROBERT J. SCHENHERR to deliver an address of welcome. Following the address of welcome W . ' . Brother HOUGH called upon M . ' . W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY, Grand Master, to lay the cornerstone for the building. This was accomplished according to Ancient Form and Usage by the officers of the Grand Lodge and the following contents of the copper box were deposited within the stone: 1. A list containing t h e following: School Secretary, Bus Drivers, Cooks, Original Building Committee, Supervisor of the Work, Architect, Building Contractor, Building Superintendent, Program Committee, and County Superintendents of Crawford and Cherokee County Schools. 2. A copy of the latest issue of the Weir Speaator.
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3. A copy of the Pittsburg Sun. 4. A copy of the 1961 Proceedings of the Grand Lodge AF&AM of Kansas. 5. A copy of the April 1, 1961, Masonic Quarterly. 6. A copy of the September 1, 1961, Masonic Quarterly.. 7. A supplement to the September 1st Quarterly. 8. A copy of the Program. 9. A 1961 Dime. 10. A preliminary study of the proposed joint Crawford and Cherokee County High School. Following the ceremony a most appropriate address of dedication was delivered by Brother ADEL F . THROCKMORTON, State Superintendent of Schools, following which Mr. W . E. GILLESPIE, a member of the Board, made introductions and extended recognition to all who had had a part in the consolidation of the Districts and the building of the school. The ceremonies being completed, benediction was pronounced by the Grand Chaplain whereupon the brethren returned to the rear of the building, boarded buses, and were returned to the Lodge Hall where, after introductions, the M.'. W . ' . Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form following prayer by the Grand Chaplain. Our Grand Master was supported on this occasion by two District Deputies who acted as Deacons. Other brethren present included Sir Knight G L E N N WILLIAMS, R . ' . E . ' . Past Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Kansas, and many other brethren from the area. Prior to the convening of Grand Lodge, officers of Grand Lodge and their ladies were guests of honor at a luncheon served at the school building by the school officials. This was a very pleasant occasion and very much enjoyed by all who were present. J O H N H . MURRAY,
Grand Master. ATTEST: CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S ,
Grand Secretary.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION Topeka, Kansas, November 18, 1961. The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Odd Fellows Community Center, Sardou and Chester Streets, Topeka, Kansas, at 1:45 P . M . on November 18, 1961, for the purpose of participating in the cornerstone ceremonies of the Oakland Methodist Church, located upon an adjacent corner. The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened on the First Degree of Masonry following prayer by the Grand Chaplain with the following officers: M . ' . W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY
Grand Master
R.'. W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP R.*. W.". B E N W . GRAYBILL.. R.'. W.". ARTHUR C . HODGSON R.'. W . ' . M.". W . ' . Rev. Bro. M.'. W.'. W.'.
Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden
FLOYD A. PALMER CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S WILLARD HEIMBECK O T T O R . SOUDERS ELMER F . ANDERSON
W . ' . O W E N E . HODGSON W . ' . FLOYD H . COFFMAN W . ' . PERRY D . WEDDLE
Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain Grand Orator Grand Marshal
_
Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Sword Bearer
Bro. MAURICE L . DRAKE
W . ' . FRANCIS M . BARTLETT W . ' . FRANCIS D . MYRICK W . ' . EDWIN H . NINEMIRES W . ' . M Y R O N S. K E L S E Y Bro. ROBERT H . K N I G H T Bro H U G H A. K E L L E Y
as Grand
Bearer of Constitutions Principal Architect as Grand Tyler
Bro. RICHARD D . KELSEY M . ' . W . ' . E . G L E N N ROBISON
Pursuivant
as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward Bearer of Great Lights
as Ass't. Grand Tyler _
_
Grand
Lecturer
The weather outside was blustery and snow was falling and melting as fast as it fell. Our Grand Master announced that on account of the inclemency of the weather there would be some slight changes in the program and that most of the ceremonies would be held inside the partially protected sanctuary of the new church. Procession was then formed under direction of the Grand Marshal and the brethren marched to the new sanctuary where they were greeted by a large assemblage of members and friends of the church. A public address system had been installed and everyone was able to hear distinctly. The following program was then carried out, under the direction of M.". W . ' . ScoTT E. KELSEY, Past Grand Master, who acted as Master of Ceremonies. M . ' . W . ' . KELSEY is a member of the Oakland Methodist Church. Welcome
Rev. FRANK W . W A R R E N , Minister.
Response
. W . ' . ED. J. CAMP, Hon. Mayor of Topeka.
Scripture Lesson
Prayer
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Led by Bro. CHARLES N . YOUNGDOFF.
Bro. G. CLAIR HESTER, former Pastor of the church and a Past Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge. Flage Presentation on behalf of Bro. WILLIAM H . AVERY, U.S. Congressman. Flag Salute Led by members of Boy Scout Troop N o . 1. Presentation of M.". W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY, Grand Master of Masons in Kansas. The ceremony of testing and laying the cornerstone was then carried out according to Ancient Form and Usage.
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The Orator for the occasion, M . ' . W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS, Past Grand Master, was introduced and delivered a most effective address. The LITANY for the laying of cornerstones as used by the Methodist Church was then led by Rev. FRANK W . WARREN, the Minister, and a solo " O N THIS STONE N O W LAID W I T H PRAYER" was beautifully sung by FORREST COWELL.
The ceremonies concluded with the benediction by Rev. FRANJK W . WARREN after which the Masonic procession was reformed under the direction of the Grand Marshal and returned to the place of beginning where the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form by the Grand Master, following prayer by the Grand Chaplain. Supporting our Grand Master on this occasion were seven Past Grand Masters, R.'. W.". ORVILLE L . D U T T , District Deputy for District N o . 25, and a large number of Topeka Masons. Considering the weather, a fine showing was made. Past Grand Masters present but not listed among the officers or on the program were M . ' . W.". SAMUEL RICHARD L . BECKER.
G.
WILES,
S.
ALLAN
DAUGHERTY,
and
M.'.
W.'.
Officers and members of Topeka Lodge No. 17 were most courteous to officers of the Grand Lodge and arranged for the accommodations, furniture, etc. Upon the closing of Grand Lodge, those present were invited guests at a social hour in the basement of the Church Educational Building where hot coffee and light refreshments were served. J O H N H . MURRAY,
Grand ATTEST: CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S ,
Grand Secretary.
Master.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION Turon, Kansas, March 3, 1962 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in a Special Communication in the Hall of the V F W , Turon, Kansas, at 7:50 P.M. March 3, 1962, for the purpose of dedicating the newly acquired and remodeled Hall of Turon Lodge No. 358. The M.". W.". Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry following prayer by M.". W.". EARL R. BROWN, Past Grand Master. The following officers were present: M . ' . W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY
Grand
M.". W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY R . \ W . \ B E N W . GRAYBILL... R.'. W . ' . ARTHUR C HODGSON W.". Z E P F . SPROUT M.'. W.". CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S W.". CLAUDE S. MOORE
Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain
W . ' . H . JACKSON STATON W . ' . J O H N E . LOEPPKE
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
W . ' . ELMER E . ANDERSON W . ' . J O H N W . SHIVE W . ' . F. D O N A L D BURNETT
R.'.
Master
as Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer
Grand Marshal as Grand Pursuivant Principal Architect
W . ' . HAROLD WALRAVEN
Bearer of Great Lights
W . ' . FRED R . FRANK
Bearer of
W . ' . CARL L . C O M P T O N
W . - . A. TAYLOR LUCE
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W.". LLOYD L . BOLES W . ' . MILLARD G . H U F F
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W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'.
WILLIAM P. FRANK DONALD D . CLOUGH J. FAY H O L M E S RICHARD G . SIEGRIST
Constitutions
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Bearers of Symbolic
Lodge
as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Tyler as Assistant Grand Tyler
Also present were the following Past Grand Masters: M . ' . W . ' . SAMUEL G . WILES, EARL R . B R O W N , and RAY W . KINZIE, also District Deputy Grand Masters, R.'. W.". P A U L C J O N E S , District No. 39, Enterprise, R.". W.". VIRGIL HEFLING, District N o . 48, Mt. Hope, and R.'. W . ' . CARL L. C O M P T O N , District
No. 57, Turon. W . ' . FRANK M . YEOMAN, Chairman of the Finance Committee of Grand Lodge was also present. Procession was formed and moved to the new Lodge Hall where a large gathering of members, visitors and friends of the Lodge were present to congratulate the brethren of Turon Lodge on the fine new Hall and to take part in the ceremonies. A fine program had been arranged for the entertainment of those present and music was provided by THE TEEN TONES who sang beautifully while Mrs. D O N N A ELLIS provided instrumental music. Following prayer by the Grand Chaplain, the ceremony of Dedication was carried out in Ancient Form in a most impressive manner. Bro. J O H N BLASDELL sang the Odes, and also provided the number BLESS THIS HOUSE which everyone appreciated. Other numbers on the program announced by W . ' . Master MILLARD T . MUNGER included the presentation of 50 year emblems to two deserving brethren, bv our Grand Master. A short history of the Lodge by Brother LAWRENCE R .
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MiLLSPAUGH, and the presentation of 25 year emblems. The address of the evening was delivered by M.'. W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY, and after a benediction, the Procession was reformed and returned to the V F W Hall, where, following prayer, the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the First Degree. JOHN H.
MURRAY,
Grand Master. ATTEST: CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S ,
Grand Secretary.
REPORT O F T H E COMMITTEE O N REPORTS O F GRAND OFFICERS. W . ' . J O H N B E N G E L , C h a i r m a n , submitted t h e f o l l o w i n g r e p o r t of t h e C o m m i t t e e o n R e p o r t s of G r a n d Officers, w h i c h o n his m o t i o n w a s adopted: To the Most Worshipful
Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
Dear Brethren: The Committee on Reports of Grand Officers has reviewed the reports that fall within the scope of its responsibility. You have heard these reports, and surely you are now more fully aware of the work involved in directing, and recording, the affairs of Masonry -in Kansas. The Council of Administration is a bulwark of strength to the Grand Master. Without their able assistance, he might well find the burdens of his high office to be beyond his strength. W e commend the Council for their dedication, compliment R.'. W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON on his concise report, and recommend its approval. The report of the Grand Secretary reminds us again of the vast amount of work and detail required in the maintenance of accurate records, and in itself the report presents a perfect argument for the complete cooperation of those whose duty it is to furnish the necessary information from which the official record is compiled. The committee makes the following referrals: To the Committee on Finance: Revenues and Expenditures; Schedules A, B and C; Cash Account; Warrant Account; Budget Account. To the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D.: Annual Reports; Synopsis of Returns of Lodges. We recommend approval of all other portions of the Grand Secretary's report. The Grand Treasurer's report demonstrates once again that the Grand Lodge of Kansas is not a "nickel and dime" organization. Our strong financial condition pays a silent tribute to those who are charged with the responsibility of administering the affairs of this Grand Lodge. Do not be deceived by the comparative brevity of the Grand Treasurer's report. His office is not a sinecure, but requires many hours of dedicated application. For his devotion, we pay compliment to R.". W . ' . FLOYD A. PALMER, in full confidence that he will continue the glorious tradition established by our beloved B E N S. PAULEN. The report of the Grand Treasurer is referred in its entirety to the Committee on Finance. Our Grand Master has given an accounting of his stewardship. One could not listen as he made his report without being aware of the genuineness of his
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manly humility, and so he has impressed all who met with him in his journeyings over Kansas. Here is a man who never ceased to wonder that the purple of our Fraternity hung upon his shoulders. Yet there can be no doubt that the man and the office were well matched. Though young in years, still he proved mature in wisdom. The affairs of Masonry in Kansas have been in capable and loving hands. From the Grand Master's report, the committee makes the following referrals: To the Committee on Finance: The George Washington National Masonic Memorial; Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries Conference; Recommendation on Maximum Retirement Benefits; Recommendation on Salaries of Grand Officers; Recommendation on Special Assessment for the Kansas Masonic Home. To the Committee on Jurisprudence: Ruling on Status of Chaplain; Special Dispensations; Interpretation of Viola Marcoofs Will. To the Committee on Necrology: The paragraph titled "Necrology." W e recommend all other sections of the Grand Master's report be approved. The committee also makes these additional referrals: To the Grand Secretary is delegated the responsibility of extending the appreciation of this Grand Lodge to all the members of his staff for the important part they have had in carrying on the business of Masonry in Kansas. To our Grand Master is assigned the pleasant duty of expressing to his gracious wife Dorothy, our heartfelt thanks for the contribution she has made to an outstanding year. They also serve, who sit and wait. To all present, we recommend a study of the Grand Master's itinerary. Above all that can be said, it demonstrates the demands made upon that officer. Over the last seven years, our Grand Masters have each attended an average of 132 Masonic functions during their year in the Grand East. Not recorded are the hours spent traveling to and from these meetings, many of them late at night. Our esteemed brother, B E N PAULEN, said on many occasions that the demands on the Grand Master were becoming too great. Yet, these devoted brethren never complain. W e commend M . ' . W . ' . J O H N MURRAY for calling upon his officers to assist in filling the heavy schedule of events, and respectfully suggest to those who will follow him that they also avail themselves of this assistance. To you who will have the responsibility of planning special programs for your lodge, may we recommend that you advise the Grand Master well in advance as to time and place. Should he find it necessary to send a representative in his stead, accept his decision gracefully. Remember my brothers, inside the frock coat and striped trousers, and behind the ornate apron is a human being who can become just as weary as any of us. Even the things we most enjoy doing can become burdensome when the demands become too great. Respectfully submitted, J O H N B E N G E L , chairman HUBERT L. EARL M .
FATZER
HIGBEE
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REPORT O F THE SECRETARY O F THE MASONIC H O M E BOARD.
The following report was submitted by M.'. W.'. OTTO R. SOUDERS, Secretary of the Masonic Home Board, and on his motion was adopted: To the M.:. W:.
Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
It is a great pleasure to present herewith portions of my report as Secretary to the Board of Directors of the Kansas Masonic Home at its annual meeting in the City of Wichita, Kansas, on Saturday, January 27, 1962. Balances in Home accounts on December 31, 1961, are as follows: Cash in Bank December 31, 1961 Stocks & Bonds _ Real Estate Mortgages & Contracts Home Lands & Buildings_ Other real estate_— _ Furniture & Fixtures __ Automobiles & trucks Projection equipment Infirmary equipment Items in Suspense
$ __
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_
REGULAR
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INCOME.
Cash received during the year 1961 Grand Lodge Per Capita Tax Eastern Star Per Capita Tax __ Interest & dividends OTHER
14,802.02 309,659.16 2,059,889.76 1,986,629.27 185,756.26 129,972.82 • 3,590.86 3,447.64 16,253.81 213.32 4,710,214.92
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198,354.00 44,276.50 134,136.09
376,766.59
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378,418.06 284,910.97 1,919.85 2,787.48 2,460.00 875.00 53.50 39,442.86 3,543.07 9,910.00 57,825.85 727.05 1,958.22 10,146.06 46,656.01 34.96 1.74 1,715.99
843,386.67
RECEIPTS.
Mortgage payments & contracts _ Trust Funds ___ __ Eastern Star & Other Gifts, ChristmasEastern Star Fruit Fund Grand Lodge Relief Income from land & Bldgs Eastern Star Music Fund .-Income from real property. Special gifts, misc Raising fees Sale of real estate Miscellaneous Infirmary fund Endowment fund regular. Retirement of Bonds Overpayment by Chappie Inv. Corp Overpayment by Porter Mortgage Co Insurance Refunds
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1,220,153.26 During the year warrants were drawn in the sum of: Maintenance expense Real Estate mortgages & contracts purchased
392,194.34 652,567.55
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Payment on Guardian fund accounts Remodeling costs Furniture & fixtures purchased Infirmary equipment purchased Secretary's office maintenance Retirement expense Accounting & Auditing Repairs Loan service charges Insurance Real Estate expense... Grand Lodge Relief payments Home Board expense Supplies Order of Eastern Star, Christmas fund Miscellaneous Order of Eastern Star Music Fund Order of Eastern Star Fruit Fund
67,921.42 53,910.05 2,142.21 672.00 6,000.00 900.00 2,400.00 5,364.00 8,355.51 5,229.24 9,282.89 3,200.00 1,135.97 11.00 2,077.29 406.66 163.92 4,459.11
1,218,393.16
ANALYSIS OF ENDOWMENT FUND. For the Year ending December 31, 196l BALANCE, December 31, i960 ADD: Payment of loan by General Fund Grand Lodge Raising fees Guardian Funds closed during period Anonymous -- Payments on King contract Grand Chapter O. E. S Mrs. Elsie Streeter Hancock Lodge No. 311 A. F. & A. M Estate of J. T. McCall... In honor of John H. McDaniel Grand Chapter R.A.M R. F. Pixley Jack Shriver Frank Carlson Estate of Mary Ann Lee Jesse R. Franklin Robert F. Riley of Neodesha Gift from Samantha Wichman, D e e d Gift from Scott Young Gift from Zulah Young Gift from Hatch Estate Claud F. Young Interstate Federal Savings & Loan Estate of Adolph Conerus.. Estate of C. R. Aldrich Estate of Carrie Davis Estate of Sue D . Holmes... S. A. Daugherty Collections Kansas State Masonic Club
1,580,062,58
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42,000.00 9,910.00 132,292.74 1,100.00 588.00 1,841.71 100.78 755.00 2,100.00 400.00 500.00 2.00 29.50 25.00 50.00 20.00 25.00 1,804.27 1,500.00 8,000.00 402.75 25.00 120.00 64.00 500.00 59.47 1,000.00 125.60 23.00
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Kansas State White Shrine Club Mt. Nebo Chapter No. 35, R. A. M Wichita Lodge No. 99 Mystic Tie Lodge St. Omar Commandery No. 14
100.00 125.00 250.00 92.00 125.00
206,055.82 $1,786,118.40
Respectfully submitted, O T T O R. SOUDERS,
Secretary
REPORT OF THE S U P E R I N T E N D E N T O F THE MASONIC H O M E .
The following report was submitted by M.'. W.'. S. ALLAN Superintendent of the Masonic Home, on on motion was . adopted:
DAUGHERTY, To the M.'.
W.'.
Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
On behalf of the more than 300 members of our Kansas Masonic Home family, I bring you greetings and best wishes. W e deeply appreciate your interest, concern and support. Time passes swiftly, but activity never ceases at the Kansas Masonic Home in service to our aged brothers and sisters. The care and attention needed for their . welfare and happiness will continue to increase. What we are doing, other Grand Lodges in the United States also are doing. Since 1896, Kansas Masons and Eastern Stars have promoted a forward looking program of benevolence and care which has kept pace with other Grand Jurisdictions. Kansas established the tenth Masonic Home in the United States. There are 35 Grand Lodges supporting, directly or indirectly, a total of 48 Homes, Hospitals and Orphanages. Forty Grand Lodges have a program of Grand Lodge relief, benevolent grants, or other charitable services. Many changes have transpired since our Masonic Home was established. Progress in many fields during the past 50 years has been faster and greater than in any other similar period in the history of the world. Social, economic, political and physical changes have changed our work, thought and outlook. Many problems and benefits of today were unknown in the 1890's. The care of the aged is an increasing problem in our nation. More than 15 million of the population are over 65. The need for homes, hospitals and medical care for the aged is increasing. As we enter our 66th year, let us go forward and continue to build on the firm foundation of the past. The work of this past year has been one of major repair on the exterior of the buildings, as authorized by the Board in 1958 and 1961. The Western Waterproofing Company was given the contract on a cost plus basis. Work was started in August 1961, but bad weather has prevented the men from working full time. Three weeks of favorable weather should see the job completed. Mr. G L E N N H . THOMAS prepared a drawing showing the 1958 and 1961 work on the various areas. The workmen started on the buildings at the north-
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west corner and are taking each building in turn. The estimated cost is $80,000, not including the roof for the Eastern Star Chapel. The work consists of repairing stucco sidewalls, the tile roof in specified areas, all windows and exterior woodwork and painting the exterior of every building; earth backfill at the foundations , to insure proper drainage; digging dry wells for drainage of surface water; painting and repairing or replacing screens and the repair and redecorating of the southeast end of the East Lobby. It is my understanding from our architect that this is the first major exterior repair our buildings have had since they were built. EASTERN STAR CHAPEL.
In 1958 the Board spent more than $8,000 to build the new entrance and redecorate part of the Chapel. In 1961 it authorized the replacement of the 55year-old slate roof. It was discovered that the old sheathing was in no condition to support the new roof and an additional 2,000.00 expenditure was incurred. The job also called for new copper flashings and guttering throughout. The total cost of the roof was over ¡ 7,000.00. The Buckley Construction Co. did an excellent job and the roof should last for 55 more years. Incidentally, the slate shingles weighed 33 tons. The Chapel is the worship center at the Kansas Masonic Home. All of our visitors are impressed by its beauty and quiet dignity.
This aerial view shows the KANSAS MASONIC HOME which occupies six city blocks in l/Vest Wichita at Seneca and Maple streets. This is home to more than 300 of our aged members
and their wives and widows.
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REGULAR REPAIRS A N D P A I N T I N G .
W e have continued the regular program of painting and maintenance of buildings. The total area is large. Furniture repair and refinishing is part of the program. During the past two years we have had a continuous planned program of redecorating of members' rooms, similar to the one used in large hotels. The majority have been painted. On our 1962 schedule is the painting of all steel windows in corridors and installation of hand rails on the west side, and in the first floor halls of the northwest wornen's department and southwest men's department, as authorized in 1961. W e also will have the usual maintenance and redecoration of rooms when needed. The main elevator in the Infirmary has been giving difficulty. In the summer of 1961 it was thoroughly checked and now is operating satisfactorily. In 1961, all nine Masonic Home pianos were repaired and tuned. Also, more than $200.00 was expended for work on our organ in the Eastern Star Chapel. LAWNS A N D GROUNDS
With the abundant rainfall of last summer the Masonic Home was a place of beauty. The well kept lawns, colorful flowers, beautiful evergreens and shade trees all helped to bring out the loveliness. Our lawns required mowing each week. Insects and fungus diseases were worse than usual in 1961. Our evergreens required two sprayings. The San Jose scale for elm trees was bad but we were able to control and destroy it by periodic spraying. Many of our trees, not having been trimmed for several years, were becoming top heavy and in danger of damage by heavy wind. The Wooten Tree Service, which we have used for a number of years, checked every tree and put them in A-1 condition. Our members appreciate the beautiful surroundings in which they live; N E W SENECA STREET
ENTRANCE.
In August 1961 the city closed Seneca Street from Maple to University, in order to widen it and make it a 4-lane trafficway from Maple south to the city limits. In doing so, they permanently closed our diagonal entrance at Maple and Seneca to the East Drive on the Home Grounds. The city when pouring the new trafficway, also widened our south approach at the oposite end of the drive, in order to widen the drive proportionately to the break on the south curve. The drive is one way, with the entrance near Maple Street and the exit by the Infirmary. INFIRMARY.
The need for Infirmary care continues to grow. Most members entering the Home are of advanced age. It is logical that many will become Infirmary patients within six months or a year. Deficiency in hearing and seeing are common difficulties. Most applicants have old dentures. Hearing aids, glasses, cataract operations, dentures and special diets are problems which, sooner or later, arise for all our members who are growing older and encountering the physical and mental breakdown which comes with advanced age. This trend is clearly indicated by the number referred to outside doctors in specialized fields. Our daily patient load in the Infirmary is increasing each year: 1958, 110; 1959, 130; I960, 132; 1961, 136. The first floor, used for bed patients, is running at capacity. The second floor for bed and ambulatory patients, is almost to capacity. The third floor, consisting of 21 rooms, is used for senile patients and at present has 12 vacant rooms. We have 23 patients which must be spoon fed or have assistance at every meal;'one half reqiiire a special diet. Some have been bed patients for two to
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six years. This speaks well for our nursing service, doctors and food service, but we must consider the expense for the hospital care our members receive. Our doctors saw 3,565 Infirmary patients and 2,002 patients from the West Side, a total of 5,567. Our reports show a total of 21 cases of fractures and major surgery, six being hip fractures. Four cataract operations were performed. Minor surgery was performed in 11 cases. In the detailed reports on fractures, surgery and X-rays, we find 120 patients sent out for X-rays; 83 for causes such as fractures, examinations after falls and black-outs, chest X-Rays and upper and lower G. I. X-Rays. Thirty-seven were for radiation and X-Ray therapy. An interesting heart study in being made at the Masonic Home by Wesley Hospital, under a program sponsored and financed by The National Heart Foundation. Research is done by the staff of Wesley Hospital. Dr. Chandler Bethel and iiis assistant bring specialized equipment to the Home every Thursday morning and take electro cardiograms. This is a study of normal and abnormal heart conditions for adults over 80 years of age. This is a cooperative working agreement between Wesley Hospital and the Masonic Home at no cost to us, and all information is available to our doctors. DORMITORIES.
The request for applications for women continues to remain high and our waiting list is about the same as it was last year. W e have 160 rooms for women and try to keep them filled at all times. Vacancies occur only when some member dies, or is moved to the Infirmary to become a permanent resident. W e have 84 rooms for men, 25 of them unoccupied. Women outnumber the men 3 to 1. ADMISSIONS AND
DEATHS.
During the year, 78 applications were approved to 52 women and 26 men. W e lost 66 members by death, 42 women and 24 men. In I960 we lost 54 members by death, 36 women and 18 men. I expect the high death rate to continue, due to our high average age and the increased average age of those entering the Home. EMPLOYES.
I would like to express appreciation and thanks to our loyal and faithful employes who go beyond the call of duty to care for our members of the Masonic Home Family. The work is a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week operation. The Infirmary carries a heavy patient load and the ever-present care for the aged often requires additional time by our employes. It is true, we have a turnover of workers in a certain group, as does every home and hospital, but to the devoted and dedicated employes who are with us through the years we certainly owe a vote of thariks and appreciation. DIETITIAN.
Mrs. Minnie Johnson is in her second year as our dietitian. The program is working satisfactorily. W e serve more than 1,300 meals a day. Half of the 143 members in the Infirmary are on special diets. For the past two years we have considered the establishment of a special table in the west dining room for those who need special diets, but are ambulatory and can care for themselves. In the fall of 1961, we established one diet table for eight members. One month later we had a second table of eight, and now it is apparent that we will soon have to set a third table. Ail this is handled as a
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separate unit in the west kitchen, with one lady responsible for the preparation and serving of these meals. A number of Masonic Homes in the United States use electrically heated food carts, so hot food can be served to patients in their Infirmary rooms. These carts cost from $800.00 to $1,800.00 each, depending upon size. It is difficult to serve plates in the kitchen, place on food trucks and deliver to the individual rooms (in some cases more than a city block from the kitchen) and still keep the food hot, With the ever increasing Infirmary patient load, it will be more and more difficult to serve hot meals to our patients. It has been suggested that some of the Masonic or Eastern Star groups take this on as a project. PLEASURES FOR OUR MEMBERS. We are fortunate that different groups come to the Home and provide various types of entertainment without expense to us. The Boeing Stratoliners, the Scottish Rite Singers, the annual Halloween Party and the Albert Pike Party are a few of the many wonderful programs provided. Whenever Lodges or Eastern Star Chapters come to our Fellowship Hall and exemplify Degree Work, it is a banner night for our members, as many are unable to go out and attend Lodge of Chapter meetings. T h e Wichita Council of Churches provided ministers for part of our midweek services. The employes Christmas Party was held Thursday night, December 21, in Fellowship Hall. It was a lovely party, enjoyed and appreciated by all our employes. The Holiday Season is always one of the highlights at the Masonic Home. Greeting cards, letters, packages, gifts, special entertainment, visitors, all help to bring joy and happiness into the lives of our members. Christmas decorations in the lobbies, halls, and some outside decorations, all contribute to the festive spirit. Byington Chapter No. 177, Leavenworth, has sent a gift to every member in the Home, for several years. It takes a lot of work by the Chapter, but our members really appreciate their gifts. During the Christmas Season we received a number of cash gifts from Lodges and individual Masons which were specified for the Christmas fund. A number of Chapters send material gifts at Christmas. These appear in Sister LUCY GECKELER'S report in the Annual Proceedings of Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. On Sunday morning, December 24, special services were held in our Eastern Star Chapel by Sister BETTY YATES, Worthy Matron of Ivy Leaf Chapter No. 75, O. E. S., and a group of her officers and members. Mrs. ELEANOR W A T S O N was guest organist. A beautiful and inspiring Christmas Message was brought by our Chaplain, the Rev. L. D E A N H E S S .
On Christmas Eve, we held the annual Christmas Party in the auditorium, with Santa Claus and gifts for all those in attendance. M . ' . W . ' . O T T O R . SouDERS, Secretary of the Home Board, and Mrs. SOUDERS were present. A number of Masons and their wives from Wichita Lodges also were present. On Christmas morning the Masonic Home Christmas letter with the customary $2.00 bill was given personally to all members and employes. NATIONAL MEETING OF MASONIC HOME EXECUTIVES. The annual meeting of the Masonic Homes Executives Association of the United States was held June 25-28 at Williamsburg, Virginia. Most Masonic Homes in the United States were represented. The entire Board of the Virginia Masonic Home came for one of the evening sessions. T h e formal programs, informal conferences with Superintendents from various part of the country, and the
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exchanges of experiences and ideas, were very helpful. Your superintendent was invited to be chairman of a panel to discuss questions and problems presented by those in attendance. Kansas, Oklahoma, Iowa and Minnesota were represented on the panel. Mrs. Daugherty accompanied me on this trip and we visited the Indiana Masonic Home, the Pennsylvania Masonic Home, the Masonic Home of New Jersey and the Virginia Masonic Home. AREA
MEETINGS.
During October 1961 it was my pleasure to attend six Area Meetings of the Grand Lodge, held at Clay Center, Kiowa, Ness City, Derby, CoflFeyville and Leavenworth. The subject of my address was, "Your Kansas Masonic Home." It was followed by a question and answer period. Materials on the Kansas Masonic Home were also distributed. RELIGIOUS SERVICES.
Our Chaplain, the Rev. L. D E A N HESS, conducts a Sunday morning Worship Service at 7 o'clock in the Eastern Star Chapel and one at 8:45 in the Infirmary Assembly Room. Our members appreciate both, and attendance is good. To the members in the Infirmary, it is a highlight of the day and week, because very few are able to go to church or even over to our chapel. Rev. H E S S also conducts midweek Worship Services in the West Side Auditorium three Wednesdays each month. Many of our members have sought him out for counsel and guidance on religious matters and personal problems. His work is most satisfactory. VISITATION
BY F O R M E R
MASONIC H O M E
CHILDREN.
An organization was founded a few years ago composed of men and women who had been members of the Masonic Home when they were children. All earlier meetings had been held in Colorado. In 1961 their meeting was held in Wichita, June 23-25. Members came from several states, many with their families. On Saturday, June 24, the group came to the Kansas Masonic Home for a visit and a tour of the Home. They were pleased and impressed. They plan to hold their 1963 meeting in Wichita. BEAUTY
SHOPS.
W e have two beauty shops for our Home members. The West Side Beauty Shop was the project of Sister DAISY FORCE when she was Worthy Grand Matron in 1952 and was a success from the start. In 1961 nearly 2,000 shampoos and sets were given at no cost to our members. The operator and cost of supplies are paid by the Masonic Home. The Infirmary Beauty Shop, operated on a voluntary basis by members of Eastern Star Chapters in Wichita and the surrounding area, is truly a great work with no cost to the Home. As a morale builder among our women in the Infirmary it has few equals. More than 2,500 shampoos and sets and nearly 200 permanents were given in 1961. W h e n the Infirmary was built the space allotted for a barber and beauty shop was thought to be sufficient. However with the present trend of membership in the Infirmary being a 3-to-l ratio (105 women and 36 m e n ) , the present beauty shop is entirely too small for eifecient operation. A study has been made for more adequate space and equipment. The Com mittee working with the Masonic Home architects has come up with two recommendations. They found that the cost of extra plumbing, electrical and carpenter work, and equipment to complete this project would be between $4,000.00 and
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55,000.00. The Board is of the opinion that: this should not come out of the regular budget but should be a special project. GIFTS. Gifts to the Masonic Home help to bring additional joy and happiness to our members and help to defray costs of operation and future expansion. M.'. W . ' . Brother SOUDERS has listed a number of gifts in his Report. Generally these are large gifts for Endowment or Building Fund. In my Report I have a list of 131 gifts to the Kansas Masonic Home which total $2,807.93. These come from various sources. All are appreciated and help to carry on the work of the Home. GIFTS T O T H E KANSAS MASONIC H O M E .
January 1, 1961 to December 31, 1961 Archie Hartzell, Memory of Roscoe Olsen $ 6.00 Carl S. Rohwer, Memory of Roscoe Olsen. 300.00 Robert D. Kissick Family, Memory of Roscoe Olsen 25.00 Alfred Olsen, Memory of Roscoe Olsen 250.00 Myrtle Hayman, Memory of Roscoe Olsen 25.00 Wyandotte Ch. No. 6, R. A. M., Memorial to John B. Jackson and Mitchell Boatman 16.00 Whiting Ld. No. 250, A. F. & A. M., Memory of Stanley Lisher 33.00 Mystic Tie Ld. No. 74, A. F. & A. M., Gift from Member 1.50 Mrs. Erma Yates Bohn, Giftâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;*Mrs. Carrie Yates 125.00 Mrs. Lucile Yates Brown, Gift*Mrs. Carrie Yates 150.00 Panhandle Club Oil Company, Memory Thomas Shawhan 10.00 Valley Center Lodge No. 364, A. F. & A. M., Chapel Fund 10.00 W. F. Barton, Gift 5.00 Frank Venniri, Gift 5.00 Donald K. Meyer, Gift.. 10.00 Charles A. Raez, Gift 4.00 Vernon N. Dorr, Gift 4.00 Bestor G. Brown Ld. No. 433, A. F. & A . M., Christmas Fund 100.00 Floyd A. Bosler, Gift 65.00 Ogden Q. Hatch, Gift 5.00 Rex Owens, Gift ; 15.00 Officers of Riverview St. Bank, Memory of J. Forrest Ayers P.G.M . 25.00 Exchange Nt. Bank, Atchison, Memory of J. Forest Ayers P.G.M 10.00 Greenleaf Ld. No. 232 & Friends, Memory of Forrest Ayers P.G.M 35.00 First Stock Bank, St. Joseph, Mo., Memory of J. Forrest Ayers P.G.M 10.00 Second National Bank, K.C., Kans., Memory of J. Forrest Ayers P.G.M... 15.00 Robert N . Dennison, Endowment Fund 50.00 Robert N. Dennison, Christmas Fund 10.00 Wyandotte Ch. N o . 6, R. A. M., Memory of William E. Sanders.. 8.00 Lawrence M. Walker, Memory of Ralph Eakin ; 10.00 Paul C. Wright, Gift 1.50 Joseph Olsen, Gift 6.00 Mrs. J. T. Dennis, Gift 5.00 Dan W. Roush, Infirmary Fund 100.00 Greenleaf Ch. No. 208 & Friends, Memory of Mrs. Lottie Mericle 25.25 Irvin Bachtenkircher, Gift 20.00 Mr. & Mrs. G. E. Morrison, Memory of Maggie Chrisman 25.00 Phelix F. Falders, Gift ..-, 10.00 White Shrine of Jerusalem, Topeka, Gift....! ,..............,...,-.-. 10.00
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Wyandotte Ch. N o . 6, R. A. M., Memory of William Saunders Elmer Fairchild, Gift Wichita Assembly No. 3, Order of Rainbow for girls, CoUertion at Service O. E. S. Chapel April 9, 1961 Independence Assembly No. 132. S. O. O. B., Gift Cyrus Ld. No. 288, A. F . & A . M., Gift Fred Lovine, Gift Wyandotte Ch. N o . 6, R. A. M., Memory of Henry Dengel Ruth McCormick, Gift *(Mrs. Mina Crane) Commanche Ld. N o . 295, A. F. & A. M., Gift toward Washer & Dryer... Newell R. Beely, Gift toward Washer & Dryer Wyandotte Ch. N o . 6, R. A. M., Memorial to J. T. Murchison and A. C. Amberoth _ Burdick Ld. No. 429, A. F. & A. M., Gift Mrs. Kay Wood, Memory of Mr. Glenn E. Wood—May Mrs. Kay Wood, Memory of Mr. Glenn E. Wood—December Capitol Court N o . 5, Order Amaranth, Topeka, Kansas, Gift—Library Fund George L. Bloom, Endowment Fund K.C.K. Assembly No. 7, S. O. O. B., Gift—For Purchase of sheets James M. Errickson, Infirmary G. L. "Mite Box", Gift _ Sarah Ross, Infirmary Marjorie S. Woodman, Infirmary : "A" Friend, Gift—Library Fund Robert M. Gregory, Gift Jess Staggs, Christmas Fund Nick Carter, Christmas Fund — Nick Carter, Gift to Infirmary Building Fund Harold D. Widau, Memory of Annie Widau Mrs. lone Cress, Memory of W. O. Cress Ruth C. McCormick, Gift *(Mrs. Mina Crane) William O. Wilbur, Gift J. S. Foster, Gift..... John W . Saylor, Gift W . O. Wilbur, Gift Hugh Connor Memorial Fund, Gifts by friends and business associates of family _ (When Brother Hugh Connor passed away at the Home, his sons suggested gifts to the Masonic Home in lieu of flowers. 23 gifts were received totaling $238.50. This was credited to the Infirmary Building Fund in Memory of Brother Connor). Wyandotte Ch. N o . 6, R. A. M., Memory of Mr. Clarence Bird Midian Temple, Christmas Fund — Joppa Ld. No. 223, A. F. & A. M., Christmas Fund Mt. Olivet Commandry No. 12, Christmas Fund Vesper Ld. No. 136, A. F . & A . M., Christmas Fund York Ld. No. 57, A. F . & A . M., Christmas Fund -Onida Ld. No. 323, A. F. & A. M., Christmas Fund Amelia Davis, Christmas Fund LeRoy Babbitt, Christmas Fund -. M. J. Blanchard, Christmas Fund Pratt Assembly N o . 19, S. O. O. B., Christmas Fund Wichita Ch. No. 33, R. A. M., Christmas Fund
March
8.00 4.00 58.76 5.00 5.00 1.00 8.00 100.00 10.00 5.00 16.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 25.00 17.25 3.02 5.00 5.00 10.00 4.00 1.00 25.00 100.00 12.35 5.00 100.00 11.00 5.00 7.00 15.00 238.50
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Sutton Ld. No. 85, A. F. & A. M., Christmas Fund Wichita Consistory Scottish Rite, Chapel Fund Mr. & Mrs. L. F. Smith & Mr. & Mrs. E. W . Hybskman, Memory of Mrs. Peter Hybskman North Star Ld. No. 168, A. F. & A. M., Christmas Fund Don D. Williams, Gift Scottish Rite, Topeka, Memory of Carl Magnusson Bestor G. Brown Ld. No. 433, A. F. & A. M., Christmas Fund Hays Masonic Bodies "Mite Box", Christmas G i f t Hays Ld. No. 195, A. F. & A. M., Christmas Fund Hays Ch. No. 68, R. A. M., Christmas Fund Aleppo Commandery No. 31, K. T., Chrismas Fund Mi.scellaneous & Anonymus Gifts, Gift
12.70 100.00 25.00 25.00 10.00 5.00 50.00 15.50 10.00 10.00 10.00 12.10 $2,807.93
Fraternally submitted, S. ALLAN
DAUGHERTY,
Superintendent
REPORT O F THE COMMITTEE O N RITUALISTIC W O R K . M . ' . W . ' . J A M E S H . T R I C E , C h a i r m a n of t h e C o m m i t t e e o n R i t u a l istic W o r k , s u b m i t t e d t h e f o l l o w i n g r e p o r t w h i c h , o n his m o t i o n , w a s adopted: To the M.:. W:.
Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
Your Committee on Ritualistic Work reports as follows: We are grateful to the Grand Master for this opportunity of serving the Grand Lodge. The great interest shown in the Ritualistic program by so many officers and members of the Lodge makes the work a joy and a pleasure, and we feel that a very definite progress is being made in this field. The interest in the District Meetings grows each year, and the desire to earn and possess Proficiency Certificate becomes greater all of the time. This Committee is continually setting up Boards of Examiners in the various Districts to conduct examinations for Unlimited Certificates and the demand for such examinations is always being made. The Committee is happy and anxious to arrange these examinations, and to do any thing in its power to promote the Proficiency Program. W e are intensely pleased at the interest shown in the District Meetings, which are the high spot of the year for many of our Brothers and are eagerly awaited by them. They not only serve as Schools of Instruction, but they prove to be District Reunions as well. Much good fellowship is exhibited at these meetings and all who attend are bound together by the common tie of wanting to know more about the Ritual. Because of the interest in these meetings we dwell on the record of attendance. Our report covers the period from Grand Lodge 1961 to Grand Lodge 1962 which causes us to begin it with the figures from the middle of the District Meetings, and these meetings are one of our most important functions. The Report last year covered the period from the start of the District Meetings early in January to the beginning of Grand Lodge; and we desire to report
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first on the meetings from Grand Lodge 1961 to the conclusion of last year's meetings. The Lodges having perfect officer attendance prior to Grand Lodge were listed in our report last year. W e had an unseasonable mild winter in 1961 and because of this our Grand Lecturer was able to personally conduct each of the seventy-nine meetings, without a single postponement. At the close of the schedule he mentioned that there was not a single case where the weather seriously affected attendance. Our figures at the close of the 1961 schedule show an opening attendance of 4,377 and closing of 5,699 for the seventy-nine districts. W e keep careful records of attendance, character of work done and other factors contributing to the meetings. The final figures show that 126 Lodges had all officers present at both opening and closing roll call. The Lodges having this record prior to Grand Lodge last year were identified at that session; however we want to name those Lodges who qualified after Grand Lodge last year as follows: Belleville, Scandia, Clay Center, Concordia, Hutchinson No. 445, Sylvan Grove, Natoma, Downs, Alton, Glen Elder, Simpson, Junction City, Enterprise, Solomon, Kinsley, Lewis, Stafford, Macksville, Greensburg, Ashland, Protection, Plains, Dodge City, Ensign, Deerfield, Dighton. Scott City, Leoti, Tribune, McCracken, Ness City, Rush Center, La Crosse, Hoisington, Little River, Gaylord, Norcatur, Colby, Selden, Goodland, Sharon Springs, Atwood, McDonald, St. Francis. W e present to those Lodges a very nice certificate for this record and sincerely congratulate them for their effort in getting it. W e do feel that the greatest benefit the lodges obtain by having all officers present is the instruction at the meetings. W e find that lodges which continually make the all-out effort to have a 100 per cent attendance are those which in the most part do better work. It just naturally follows that any group of men who want to be there will also have the desire to do good work in their lodges. While on this subject, we would like to mention those lodges which missed having all officers present by the absence of just one man: Republic, Oak Hill, Lincoln, Coldwater, Meade, Kingsdown, Johnson, Earned, Jennings. In nearly every instance those nine men present knew before coming to the meeting that they couldn't make perfect officer attendance; however they came anyhow, indicating that men make the effort to be there not just to obtain the award, but rather to attend the meetings for what they are worth. W e further find that in nearly ever instance the absentee had a very logical reason for not attendingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;sickness, business demands or other reasons. Four Districts last year set an outstanding record, having every officer in the District present at both opening and closing: District District District District
No. No. No. No.
59, 76, 70, 79,
ROBERT H O L T , District Deputy Grand Master J O H N MITCHELL, District Deputy Grand Master SHERMAN BLAIR, District Deputy Grand Master ROBERT JONES, District Deputy Grand Master
W e know it takes a lot of careful planning on the part of Lodges and, officers to make this outstanding record. It is significant that all those Districts in this category are in the Western one-half of the State, where traveling distances are much greater than in the Eastern part. W e have singled out those Lodges, individuals, and members making outstanding records; however, there are those few who didn't do so well, not having an officer present: Fostoria, opening; Narka, all day; Linn, all day; Elkhart, opening; Kirwin, opening; Long Island, opening. Since we had fine weather last year, it does appear that at least a few members
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could show up when a neighboring lodge has every one present. In looking over the records we find lodges being guilty of this year after year, or at least having poor attendance. The District Deputy Grand Master always assigns work prior to the meeting, and when a lodge fails to show up it disrupts the program by having to call on another group to take their assignment. Also we have no way of telling the character of work done by these lodges. The following Lodges, with all officers in attendance, qualified for the Five Year Award (after Grand Lodge last year): Concordia, McCracken, St. Francis. The following Lodges with all officers present qualified for the Ten Year Awards: Junction City, Alton, LaCrosse. Total opening attendance 1961 Total closing attendance 1961 Total number of lodges having all officers present at both opening and closing roll call
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The above portion of the report has dealt mainly with that part of the meetings after Grand Lodge last year. Our 1962 meetings began on January second. On our first four days we had very nice weather and our attendance figures were better than the corresponding period of 1961. W e had great hopes of bettering all attendance records, but the weather turned bad and our attendance was greatly affected, and we feel that our bad weather was a contributing factor. W e are all familiar with the month of January, weather-wise, with sub zero temperatures and excessive snowfall, particularly in the Eastern section of the State where the meetings were being held. We offer special congratulations to those hardy souls who attended and also tip our hats to those lodges having all officers present from January second, 1962, to the present time: Alta Vista, Herington, Lindsborg, Emporia, Cottonwood Falls, Overbrook, Osage City, Scranton, Ottawa, Melvern, Wellsville, Meriden, Perry, Topeka No. 90, Topeka No. 17, Topeka No. 51, Topeka No. 225, Madison, Leroy, Yates Center, Gridley, Marion, Wichita No. 86, Wichita No. 99,. Wichita No. 433, Arlington, Turon, Sylvia, Medicine Lodge, Hazelton, Isabel, Anthony, Harper, Attica, Bluff City, Freeport, Belle Plaine, Cheney, Conway Springs, Lawrence No. 6, White Cloud, Bendena, Atchison No. 158, Lansing, Leavenworth No. 68, Hancock No. 311, Wyandotte No. 3, Kansas City No. 271, Kansas City No. 272, Kansas City No. 369, Altoona, Benedict, Howard, Caney, Cedarvale, Coffeyville, Morrill, Fort Scott, Hiattville, Bronson, Erie, Baxter Springs, Augusta, Douglass, Garnett, Louisburg, Spring Hill, Gardner, Shawnee, Kansas City No. 333. Overland Park, lola, Belleville, Courtland, Scandia. The following, by having all officers present, qualified for the Five Year Award: Topeka No. 225, Altoona, Leavenworth No. 68. The following made their Ten Year Award: Kansas City No. 272, Kansas City No. 369, Ottawa, Wichita No. 86, Wichita No. 433, Anthony, Freeport, Gardner, Shawnee. The following lodges missed perfect oflScer attendance by just one officer: Windom, Saffordville, Waverly, Silver Lake, St. Marys, Rossville, Eureka, Toronto, Burlington, Neosho Falls, Wichita No. 303, Haven, Kiowa, Wellington, Tonganoxie, Muscotah, Buffalo. Districts having all officers present at both opening and closing: District No. 59, ROBERT H O L T , District Deputy Grand Master. The following had no officer attendance: Leonardville, closing; Moundridge, all day; Lebo, all day; Pomona, all day; Quenemo, closing; Mortonville, all day; Valley Falls, opening; Pretty Prairie, all day; South Haven, opening; Tyro, all day.
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W e are offering no criticism for this situation since nearly every case was one where the weather was very bad and the country roads were impassable. We have had two postponements to date. Because of bad weather it was necessary to cancel the meeting in District 43 at Augusta scheduled for January 18th and the one in District No. 48 at Mt. Hope on the 19th of January. Both meetings were rescheduled for February 10th with M . ' . W . ' . BRUCE N E W T O N holding the meetings at Augusta and W.'. CHARLES BISHOP at Mt. Hope. At the last Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge, by Constitutional Amendment, the Lodges were required to appoint a Chaplain, and this oiÂŁce was added to the list of Officers. In the last issue of the pamphlet, "Floor Rules and Instructions" the station or place of the Chaplain in the Lodge was determined, and the station is straight across the room, south, from the place of the Senior Deacon. The question now arises as to the duties of the Chaplain, and when he will be used. W e feel that he should be used whenever good judgment dictates, but we especially recommend that the Chaplain give the prayer at the opening of the Lodge, the prayers at the closing of the Lodge, and the prayer at the grave in the Second Section of the Third Degree. W e feel that it should be left optional whether he gives his work at his station or goes to the Altar, but we prefer that he go to and kneel at the Altar. This procedure will add dignity and reverence to the work. In the issue of "Floor Rules and Instructions" mentioned above is the following article, prepared by the Committee and titled " N o place for levity". "There is absolutely no place in Freemasonry for levity, laughing or other forms of amusement. Every word spoken in our Ritualistic Work and â&#x20AC;˘ every move made in our Floor Work carries a lesson, or is symbolic of something deep and sacred. Our whole mission in conferring our Degrees is to bring to the Candidate a knowledge of basic, fundamental truths, and we attempt to do this in an atmosphere of extreme decorum and dignity. This is true in every part of every Degree, but it is especially true in the Second Section of the Third Degree. Here we are attempting to portray the most vital of all the truths of our existence. Our whole idea of the hereafter and the very foundation of our religious thinking are being vividly put before us, and certainly this portrayal does not call for boisterous conduct or laughter. It is a solemn moment in the life of the Candidate, and every Mason present in the Lodge Room should be filled with the desire to keep it a holy and sacred period. Let all levity and jesting be left outside the Lodge Room, and only dignity and heart touching decorum prevail in the Lodge." This item calls attention to a grievous fault existing in many of our Lodges, and the article has received very favorable comment. The Committee feels that this is a matter worthy of a lot of consideration, and we recommend that the article "No Place for Levity", be read in open Lodge, immediately prior to the Conferring of any Third Degree, not as a part of any Ritualism but as a matter of routine business. In this day and age, when we hear so much about Communism, and disloyalty to American ideals, it is always refreshing to see and hear things that make us know that patriotism is not dead in the country, and that Masons are, as always, loyal and patriotic men. In many of our Lodges, the custom of presenting the Flag of our country and saluting it with the "Pledge of Allegiance" has become routine, and this Committee has been asked about the propriety of such ceremonies. The Committee is heartily in accord with these evidences of loyalty to the Country, and feels that every Lodge should be encouraged to practice them. However, we are reluctant to suggest any change in our forms and
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ceremonies. W e , therefore, recommend that the Presentation of the Flag, and the Pledge of Allegiance be given immediatly after the Worshipful Master congregates the Lodge, and before any of the regular ceremonies are started. This will avoid any semblance of changing our forms and ceremonies. This Committee has been approached many times with the question as to where a recording could be purchased, to provide suitable music for the Second and Third Degrees. Many of such commercial recordings are not fitted to our work, and the Grand Lecturer has found none that he felt able to approve. T o meet this requirement, the Grand Lecturer made arrangements to have a record made. He enlisted the support of Brother J. V E R N O N POWELL, a fine organist of Wichita Consistory of the Scottish Rite in preparing the record. Brother Powell not only gave of his time and talents, but he secured the services of the Scottish Rite Choir and the record was cut with appropriate vocal and instrumental pieces that all fitted and timed to our work. The record very wonderfully fills our needs. It has been played at all of the District Meetings and meets general favor. Brother POWELL was assisted by the following: J O H N
M . NAPIER, tenor; D r . D . W .
HENDRICKSON, baritone; FLEET L . M C C L E L L A N , tenor; D A L E F . SCHAPER, tenor; DARREL E . ADKINS, baritone; J O H N E . FOSTER, tenor; DONALD L . RUTLEDGE,
technician; LESLIE CAMPBELL, Engineer.
W e owe a debt of gratitude to these men. The records were packaged for mailing by members of Albert Pike Lodge No. 303, Wichita, and they too are entitled to our thanks. The records may be abtained by sending the order to the Grand Secretary. The postpaid price is $2.00. It is a most useful record and every Lodge should possess one. Our Grand Lodge By-Law 3-605 makes it illegal for a candidate to use an official cipher or other printed matter in learning his work for his proficiency examinations as he progresses through the Degrees. W e have seen this law violated many times, and in some Lodges it seems to be the practice. It is the opinion of this Committee that this practice should be stopped, and each Lodge should be warned of the Law violation, and told to see that the custom is stopped at once and permanently. It is a privilege for a Master Mason to coach a Candidate, and surely every Lodge has at least one capable member who can coach the candidates in a legal manner. W e have appreciated very much this year of service on this Committee. W e thank the Grand Master and other Grand Officers for their support. T h e District Deputy Grand Masters have' all been most helpful and we thank them for all things done by them to promote our work. Our reward comes from seeing the fine, accurate and impressive work done in most of our Lodges. It is always an inspiration to see such work and each year more and more Lodges reach that goal. Our Ritualistic work improves by the year and we feel that the District Meetings and the Certificate Program have done much to accomplish this result. Fraternally submitted, JAMES H . TRICE,
Chairman E. G L E N N ROBISON,
Grand Lecturer ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND,
Secretary
At the conclusion of the Report, the Masters of the Loc3ges awarded Certificates of Perfect Attendance at the District Meetings were assembled
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before the Altar and congratulated by M.'. W.'. Brother TRICE, who read to them the wording of one of the Certificates. The Grand Master then added his own congratulations and expressed his appreciation of their good work.
REPORT O F THE COMMITTEE O N NECROLOGY.
W . ' . ELROY E . TILLOTSON made the following Report which, on motion, was made a part of the Proceedings: To the M.:. W:.
Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
It is always with a feeling of sadness, and some dismay, when we come to the hour in our Grand Lodge sessions, of memorial for those whose earthly days have ended—who are called to the Grand Lodge Above. Yet the Book of Life, that great light of Masonry, as well as of the Church bids us look beyond "this fragile vase of clay" and take hope! "When some great sorrow, like a mighty river. Flows thru your life with peace-destroying power; And dearest things are swept away forever. Say to your heart each trying hour: "This, too, will pass away.' "When fortune smiles, and full of mirth and pleasure' The days are flitting by without a care; Lest you should rest with only earthly treasure. Let these words their fullest import bear: 'This, too, will pass away.' "When earnest labor brings you fame and glory, And all earth's noblest ones upon you smile; Remember that life's longest, grandest story, Fills but a moment in earth's little while: 'This, too, shall pass away.' " — L A N T A W I L S O N SMITH
One of the first things we frequently say to the bereaved is that "Time will heal." This is true; yet we do not say it because we urge forgetfulness—never that! W e say it because God has ordained a way with us of softening adversity. The Apostle Paul continues, in II Corinthians, after referring to "this fragile vase" of the human body, "tho our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; while we look not at the things which are seen, but at those not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal." In spite of these assurances, we who are human find death very final and very universal. Over a hundred years ago the founder of an unusual branch of the Christian faith propounded the saying, "Millions now living will never die." If he meant this literally, and physically, as I believe he did, his error was great,
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for no one is living now who believed and followed him then. But if he meant that souls are immortal, then he was reiterating the many passages of the New Testament such as " W e have borne the image of the earthy; we shall also bear the image of the heavenly. . . . For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. But when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, 'Death is swallowed up in victory.' " (I Corinthians, 15: 49, 53, 54.) Death brought sorrow to nearly 2,000 Masonic homes in Kansas in 1961. The record shows the figure of 1,945 and since these are all members of Lodges, men who have reached majority and beyond, it doubtless means almost that many families. In last year's recorded list a Lodge number that is missing is exceedingly rare; probably the same occurs this year. Hence there are few here today who do not at this moment have memories of a departed Brother, or a loved one who is gone. To every one so bereaved, this Grand Lodge offers our profoundest sympathy. Especially today, we want to express our concern and care for one who is very close to us all, and whose loss is very recent. On February 9th our Grand Senior Warden, R.'. W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL suffered loss in the death of his beloved wife, CARMEN. Our own words, even our best efforts in deeds as well, would surely be inadequate, but again I rely upon Scripture: "For I am persuaded, that neither death nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor anything else in all Creation, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 8: .^8, 39.) We need to look also across the more distant fields of Masonic relationships, into other States and Nations. Our Grand Secretary, M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. McGiNNESS, placed in my hands the memorial cards sent to him from other Grand Jurisdictions. These comprise a list of 27 other States (including the District of Columbia) and nine Foreign Jurisdictions, with whom we are in fraternal relations. Among them the list comprises 46 Past Grand Masters who died in 1961. In addition, Alabama lost its Grand Tyler and Maine lost its Senior Grand Warden. The Grand Lodges of Arizona, Iowa, North Carolina, and South Dakota, each lost three Past Grand Masters; California, Colorado, Indiana, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, each suffered the loss of two. One of California's Past Grand Masters, who died, was the present Grand Secretary; one of North Carolina's was present Grand Treasurer. Another of the deceased in North Carolina, M . ' . W . ' . LUTHER T H O M P S O N HARTSELL, J R . , had
also been Grand High Priest, Grand Master of the Council, and Grand Commander of the Knights Templar, so that he held the Four-Quadrant Grand Cross of the Knights of the York Cross of Honor. Among the Foreign Jurisdictions, two have lost a present leader: Nuevo Leon, Mexico, suffered the death this year of its "Muy Respectable Gran Maestro," JosE MARIA MALDONADO TORRES. The National Grand Lodge of Iceland lost its " M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master and Supreme Commander," OLAFUR LARUSSON. Another interesting note, because of comparison with one of our own elder statesmen, beloved B E N S. PAULEN, is that in British Columbia there died this year a Past Grand Master, who tho one year younger in age, served his Grand Lodge ten years earlier than Brother B E N . FRANCIS JAMES BURD, born in 1870, was Grand Master there in 1911. At a contrasting end, the youngest Past Grand Master's reported death is that of M . ' . W . ' . WILLIAM ORIE W A R E , born in 1908, and who served his Grand Lodge in 1957; this was in Kentucky. Other Foreign Grand Jurisdictions represented are: Alberta, Ontario, and Saskatchewan in Canada; Argentina, Honduras, and Puerto Rico, in Spanish lands.
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W e come back now to our own. Among the 1,945 Masons of Kansas whose earthly lives ended in 1961, are two of our most highly respected Past Grand Masters, one of whom was the present Grand Treasurer. B E N J A M I N SANFORD PAULEN was born in Dewitt County, Illinois, July 14, 1869; he died in Fredonia, Kansas, on July 11th last, after only a very brief illness, and was within a few days of being 92 years of age. H e had watched at the bedside of his beloved wife for many months; they had been together for more than 60 years, and her death followed his not many weeks later. Many of us called him "Brother B E N . " Yet he had lived a life of honors and distinctions few obtain. He was the Governor of Kansas during the years 1925 to 1929- None of us can remember a derogatory statement about him, for tho he was eminent and successful in politics, he was never controversial nor partisan. Equally eminent in our Fraternity, he served as M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master in 1921; then became Grand Treasurer on December 22, 1937, and held this office until his death. He was also a M.". E . ' . Grand High Priest of the M.". E.'. Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Kansas in 1925, and a M . ' . I , ' . Grand Master of the M . ' . I.". Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters of Kansas in 1920. H e served both of these bodies, as well as this M . ' . W.". Grand Lodge, as Grand Treasurer from 1946 until last July. B E N PAULEN was therefore both the senior Past Grand Officer in these three Masonic Bodies, and a present active Grand Officer as Treasurer until now. Nothing we can say would equal our regard for this great and good man, and the same holds true for the other,one of our Past Grand Masters, whose name was CLARENCE
G R I F F I T H NEVINS.
M . ' . W . ' . Brother NEVINS was born
near
Dodge City, Kansas, December 9, 1886, and died in that city May 26, 1961. He served as Grand Master of this M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge in 1951. He was also R.'. E . ' . Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Kansas, in 1939, and worked upon many important committees in these, and the other Masonic bodies of our State. Just a year ago he was closing his term as Eminent Prior of Kansas Priory, N o . 33, Knights of the York Cross of Honor, in which he held two Quadrants of the Grand Cross, and for which he must have originally held the presiding office in all four local bodies of Masonry of the York Rite. I quote from the tribute paid by a close friend, which appeared in the biographical record printed in the Proceedings when M . ' . W . ' . Brother NEVINS was Grand Master; "The life of Clarence has been filled with good deeds, acts of loving kindness, and thousands of people revere his friendship. He is a man who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress and who grows braver by reflection." And I close with words from a master of American poetry; I think among the most beautiful and meaningful words I know: " W h e n on my day of life the night is falling. And, in the wind from unsunned spaces blown, I hear far voices out of darkness calling My feet to paths unknown; Thou, who hast made my home of life so pleasant. Leave not its tenant when its walls decay; 0 Love Divine, O Helper ever present, Be Thou my strength and stay. 1 have but Thee, Be with me then N o gate of pearl, Nor street
my Father! Let Thy spirit to comfort and uphold; no branch of palm I merit, of shining gold.
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Suffice it ifâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;my good and ill unreckoned. And both forgiven thru Thine abounding graceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; I find myself by hands familiar beckoned Unto my fitting place. Some humble door among Thy many mansions, Some sheltering shade where sin and striving cease. And flows forever thru heaven's green expansions The river of Thy peace. There, from the music round about me stealing, I fain would learn the new and holy song. And find at last, beneath Thy trees of healing. The life for which I long." ("JOURNEY'S JOHN
END," by
GREENLEAF
WHITTIER)
Fraternally submitted, ELROY E . TILLOTSON,
Chairman A t t h e conclusion of the report, t h e G r a n d L o d g e was called a n d t h e f o l l o w i n g prayer w a s offered by the G r a n d C h a p l a i n .
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Eternal God, who art our health and our hope, we come unto Thee at this time remembering our brethren, those in Kansas and those beyond, and remembering members of their families. We pray, O God, that remembrance will be until eternity. W e pray that the help that Thou canst give, because Thou art all sufficient in power and in love, might be ours. We rejoice, O Lord, in this Order which gives us hope, and our churches which give us salvation. So we pray, O God, for healing of mind and body; for hope that we might live forever with Thee. Grant, all the blessings of life eternal to those of us who in remembrance pause, thinking especially of those particuliar persons of our fraternity whom we have known, remembering their Masonic works, remembering the love of their families; for we ask it all in thine Eternal name, even in the name of the Prince of Peace, and Thine eternal son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.
ADDRESS. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r n o w called u p o n M . ' . I.". C A R L J. B A E S E M A N N , G r a n d M a s t e r of t h e M . ' . I . ' . G r a n d C o u n c i l of Royal & Select Masters, a n d G r a n d C a p t a i n G e n e r a l of t h e G r a n d C o m m a n d e r y of K n i g h t s T e m p l a r of C o l o r a d o , w h o responded as f o l l o w s : Most worshipful Grand Master, Distinguished Guests, and Brethren: First of all I will bring you the greetings and best wishes of our Most Worshipful Grand Master, ELLIS LATTIMORE, and the greetings and the regrets of Most Worshipful LEON H . SNYDER, who is truly sorry for the situation at home and who has promised that he will come to Kansas and give you his talk on the lodges of the Continent. And this is a talk which you certainly should make ever effort to listen to. And then I have been asked, also, to convey the greetings of Most Worshipful Brother HARRY W . BUNDY, who is known and loved by as many Masons in
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Kansas as there are Masons in Colorado. HARRY numbers his friends among the Masons of every state, and he said: "If you don't tell them that I regret not being able to attend their Grand Lodge session, you will have a terrific time drawing any allowance money from the Grand Recorder of the Grand Council." So you will be sure to note in your proceedings, CHARLIE, that I mentioned his name. This truly, brethren, reminds me of a story. I was born and raised in a little city on the banks of Lake Michigan, a little city in Wisconsin that is noted for its manufacturing and its tanneries, etc., and it lies at the confluence of the Milwaukee and the Menominee Rivers. One warm evening, a man was leaning over one of the bridges crossing the canals and he had evidently been imbibing in something of that which makes Milwavikee famous. And, as he was gazing very intently into the limpid waters of the river, a policeman came along and asked what he was doing there. He looked up and said. Officer, see all those lights down there?" The officer said, "Yes". H e said, "What are all those lights down there?" The policeman said, "That's the moon and the stars," and the worshiper of Bacchus drew himself back from the railing and said: "Good gracious, what am I doing way up here?" And that is exactly as I feel this morning. And, that was brought to my mind by the presence of the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin. The Grand Lodge of Wisconsin conferred upon me one of the highest Masonic honors that I will ever receive. Because in 1956, the then Grand Master, EMORY KRUTHOEFERâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and you won't find a more German name than thatâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;allowed me to come to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and confer upon my brother the most important degree in Masonry, the first degree. And they arranged it so that my brother did not know that I was in town. In fact, my brother did not know that I was there until they removed the hoodwink from his eyes. When I gave him his degree, and conferred upon him the white lambskin of a Mason, that was truly, in m y estimation, the most important honor that the Craft could bestow upon me, as an individual, and one that I will be forever grateful for to the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin. And I have so expressed myself, to our Most Worshipful Brother, CLAIRE LITTLE. Now, when your Grand Master asked me to pinch-hit for L E O N H . SNYDER, he put a few restrictions on it.
Not
content to be my manager, and ask me to hit for someone else, he also told me that I had to be a switch-hitter, and he told me how to bat each time I got up to bat. I batted left handed this noon, and this afternoon I'm to bat right handed, but one thing he doesn't know is the subject of my talk. I'm going to talk to you briefly about the most important man in your lodge. THE MOST IMPORTANT MEMBER OF YOUR LODGE. The most important man in your lodge, is not your master, is not your officers or your secretary. They have importance, that is true, but that most important man is one solitary individual. W e , in the life we have lived, owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to many single individuals. W e seldom stop to realize this, or recognize it but, nevertheless, the debt exists. W e owe debts to men like Lister, and Pasteur, to the great patriots of our own country, Washington, Morris, Jefferson, Adams. It makes no difference if they are solitary individuals, we owe them a tremendous debt, and we also owe a debt to this most important man in your lodge. Because upon his sholders rests the responsibility of the entire Masonic structure. The weight of the Masonic world literally rests upon the shoulders of one solitary individual. Because that solitary individual represents to each person with whom he comes in contact, Masonry.
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And you have guessed it, I know, that that solitary individual is you. Each of you is the most important man in your lodge. Because you are the most important man, the most important Mason in your family. There is no oneâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and I am not degrading the position of the Grand Master or the Past Grand Masters, or any other title that is held in Masonryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;there is no one in your family that has a greater importance in Masonry than you. The individual worth of the Craft is entirely yours, and the opinion that your families form of our venerable institution is based on your actions as individuals. When you assumed the white apron, you took upon your shoulders this tremendous burden, one that you cannot. ever lay down. Because one of the lessons we have been taught in the first degree is this: that in the ladder which ascended from earth to the highest heaven, the three principal rungs of which were faith, hope and charity, that faith could be lost in sight, hope ends in fruition, but that charity extends beyond the grave into the boundless realms of eternity, and you as an individual carry that burden of charity into the boundless realms of eternity and from the moment you don the apron, your actions as an individual to your family, to your friends, to your employers, to your government, your community, make you the most important Mason there is. Because upon your shoulders rests this tremendous responsibility. - Now is that frightening? I said that it was, and actually it is more a feeling that should make you rise to an occasion, and enable you to look your fellow man in the eye with a lot more strength and confidence than those who have not enjoyed the teachings of our profession. You have within you something that no one else has, because you have the knowledge that will enable you to carry this responsibility through out the world. But, the importance of you never forgetting it, is just the same as a little bit of rhyme you'll recall from school, For the want of a nail, a shoe was lost, For the want of a shoe a horse was lost. Fort the want of a horse a rider was lost. And for the want of a rider, a battle was lost And for the want of a battle, a nation was lost All for the want of a horse shoe nail. And you, as an individual, the most important man in your lodge, are just as important in the scheme of Masonry as the horseshoe nail was in this particular bit of poetry. Then, many say, "Why am I, as a single individual, so important?" You are important, as a single individual, because of one single, solitary life. One single, solitary life has made you and given you the importance to which you have now attained. He was born in an obscure village of a peasant woman. He never attended college, He worked as a carpenter for 20 some odd years. He worked three years as an itinerant preacher; He never traveled over 200 miles in his lifetime. He never owned a piece of property. He went through a mockery of a trial. His friends deserted Him, He was crucified between two thieves and He was buried in a borrowed tomb. Yet throughout the annals of history, no one has ever had the impact on the civilizations of the world than that one, solitary hfe. The solitary life of Jesus the Christ, who removed from all the religions the veils that separate the man from his eternal God, and taught the faith of the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. And because of that one, solitary life you, as an individual, now walk in the grace of God, and with the help of the teachings of our venerable Craft you are enabled to bring to those with whom you come in contact the knowledge that within you is truth, is honor, is justice, is brotherly love, is faith, is hope, is charity. You are the most important man in your lodge.
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REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N CHARTERED LODGES AND LODGES, U. D.
W.'.
ANDREW E . OLSEN, Chairman, submitted the following Re-
port which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M.'. W.\
Grand Lodge of A. P. & A. M. of Kansas:
Most Worshipful Grand Master and Brethren: Your Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D. desires to express appreciation to our M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master for the opportunity of having some part in the deliberations of this Annual Communication of Grand Lodge. Two members of our Committee were present on the night of March 13, 1961 when Haysville Lodge No. 112 was constituted and consecrated. It was an historic occasion, particularly for W . ' . Bro. DENIMAN who, in addition to being a member of our Committee, was installed as the first Master of the Lodge. W e have reviewed the correspondence with the Secretaries of the Lodges and we commend the office of the Grand Secretary for the courtesy and patience in dealing with the human frailities which are bound to develop in an organization siich as ours where the Secretary, in most instances, serves without fee or reward. Although, we feel that the errors are too many; we are delighted to note that on the review of the Dec. 31, I960 reports the score shows 266 Lodges with perfect reports and the remaining 174 Lodges with "almost perfect" reports. There were more perfect reports than in the past several years. For the sake of brevity, the reading of the numbers of these Lodges will be dispensed with at this time, but it is attached hereto, and will be included in the final printed proceedings of this communication. The breakdown of almost perfect reports for I960 reveal the following to be the most common errors. Dimissions wrong date or omitted Degrees conferred wrong date or omitted Suspensions wrong date Degrees conferred not previously reported Degrees conferred previously reportedDifference in names and/or initials Errors in recapitulation and/or money Admissions wrong date or omitted Reports not signed by Secretary
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Errors in dates seem to make up the greatest number of "secretary troubles," for the attached list will show that this was responsible for most of the "almost perfect" reports. Nothing will cure this but more care in keeping and reporting the transactions of the Lodge. Dates are important to individuals. Certainly one would not wish to have his wedding anniversary on a wrong date, or an error in the date of his discharge from military service. Years from now, some relative may be looking up his grandfather's Masonic record and its accuracy could be vitally important to him and his family. Of almost equal importance is the recording of names. W e note that 26 Lodges missed "perfect reports" on this account. Too much care cannot be given to the keeping of Lodge records and we commend the many secretaries who have turned in perfect reports and we hope the the others will continue to strive for perfection. The matter of LaCygne Lodge has been covered in our Grand Master's address and referred to this Committee. W e are certain that an error was committed in changing the charter date when the name was changed to LaCygne Lodge No. 61.
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Since the only change was in name and location, the original charter date should be continued and the Lodge is entitled to celebrate its Centennial in 1967. W e recommend that the error be corrected. W e respectfully call the attention of all Lodges to the need for prompt preparation and transmittal of the Annual Report. This year 12 Lodges are reported by the Grand Secretary as being in violation of By-law 2-301. This was more than double the number of delinquents in the previous year. The orderly operation of Grand Lodge requires that Secretaries be prompt. Since the Grand Secretary has offered to receive reports any time after the Annual Meeting and then permit corrections, there is hardly any excuse for a tardy report. W e hope there will not be any next year. In another year, this Committee will very likely have to' deal with those in violation of the provisions of By-law 3-621. This by-law is only two years old and we urge all Lodges that are without representation in Grand Lodge this year and last to make plans now and see that a third year is not forthcoming, or be preâ&#x20AC;˘ pared with a very good excuse for not being in Grand Lodge next year. We note that the number of Lodges holding charters from this Grand Lodge remains at 439. The chartering of Haysville No. 112 makes up for the loss of Rosalia No. 434 through consolidation with Joppa No. 223. It would appear thatthere may be additional consolidations in the next few years. This Committee commends M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary, and his able staff; for their excellence and efficiency in keeping the fraternal records of 98,393 Kansas Master Masons. W e also express our appreciation for the fine help and cooperation in preparing this report. LODGE REPORTS I 9 6 0 . Perfect reports: 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 21, 24, 25', 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 34, 37, 38, 39, 41 42, 43, A(, 49, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 61, 63, 64, 65, (,(,, 67, 68, 69, 70, 72, 75, 77, 78, 79, 80 81, 82, 84, 85, 86, 88, 89, 90, 91, 93, 94, 98, 99, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 115, 116, 119, 122, 125, 126, 128, 129, 130 , 132, 134, 136, 141, 144, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 154, 155, 156, 158, 159, 161, 162, 163, 165, 166, 167, 168, 170, 174, 175, 176, 178, 179, 180, 181, 183, 186 188, 190, 191, 196, 197, 198, 199, 201, 203, 209, 211, 212, 214, 216, 218, 219, 223, 224, 225, 226, 228, 229, 231, 232, 233, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 242, 243, 244, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 265, 266, 268, 271, 272, 273, 274, 276, 277, 280, 283, 285, 286, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 299, 301, 309, 312, 314, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 322, 323, 325, 326, 327, 330, 331, 334, 336, 337, 338, 339. 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 347, 350, 354, 355, 357, 358, 359, 360, 362, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 373, 378, 380, 381, 382, 383, 384, 388, 390, 392, 393, 394, 395, 398, 399, 401, 403, 404, 407, 408, 410, 411, 418, 419, 421, 423. 244, 427, 428, 429, 432,, 433, 435, 436, 437, 438, 440, 441, 442, 444, 447, 449. (266) Almost perfect reports: 2 3, 6, 9, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20,. 22, 23, 26, 32, 33, 35, 36, 40, 44, 45, 47, 48, 50, 53, 54, 55, 57, 60, 62, 71, 73, 74, 76, 83, 87, 92, 95, <)(>, 97, 100,101, 113, 114, 117, 118, 120, 121, 123, 124, 127, 131, 133, 135, 137, 138, 139, 140, 142, 143, 145, 146, 147, 153, 157, 160, 164, 169, 171, 172, 173, 177, 182, 184, 185, 187, 189, 192, 193, 194, 195, 200, 202, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 210, 213, 215, 217-, 220, 221, 222, 227, 230, 234, 241, 245, 246, 254, 261, 262, 263, 264, 267, 269, 270, 275, 278, 279, 281, 282, 284, 287, 298, 300, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 310, 311, 313, 315, 321, 324, 328, 329, 332, 333, 335, 345, 346, 348, 349, 351, 352, 353, 356, 361, 363, 371, 372, 374, 376, 379, 385, 386, 389, 391, 396, 397, 400, 402, 405, 406, 409, 412, 413, 414, 415, 417, 420, 422, 430, 431, *434, 445, 446, 448. (174) *434 Rosalia consolidated with Joppa 223 (Leon) 1961.
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BREAK-DOWN OF ALMOST PERFECT REPORTS I 9 6 0 . Difference in names and/or initials: 32, 57, 73^ 87, 92, 95, 123, 124, 137, 138, 140, 147, 157, 164, 189, 206, 261, 267, 269, 300, 303, 311, 324, 328, 329, 409. (26) Reports not signed by Secretary: 12, 23, 120, 169, 172, 189, 215, 279, 302, 332, 409. (11) Degrees conferred not previously reported: 12, 16, 18, 47, 76, 97, 121, 124, 133, 135,"l42,'171, 177, 187, 189, 192, 195, 208, 210, 217, 230, 241, 261, 262, 3.13, 351, 405, 412. (28) Degrees conferred previously reported: 18, 20, 33, 55, 71, 74, 76, 133, 157, 173, 192, 210, 222, 262, 263, 264, 298, 304, 307, 313, 371, 374, 400, 409, 4l4, 415. (26) Degrees conferred wrong date or omitted: 14, 16, 19, 22, 32, 35, 40, 47, 54, 57, 117, 118, 131, 137, 139, 157, 187, 193, 194, 204, 221, 254, 263, 278, 284, 303, 311, 321, 333, 376, 405. (31) Degrees conferred out of time: 36, 153, 300. ( 3) Admissions wrong date or omitted: 9, 36, 48, 71, 73, 97, 143, 160, 173, 208, 245, 269, 287, 306, 329, 351, 353, 372, 391, 413. (20) Restorations wrong date or omitted: 2, 35, 57, 62, 96, 138, 140, 267, 278. ( 9) Dimissions wrong date or omitted: 2, 9, 14, 16, 17, 18, 26, 48, 53, 62, 74, 101, 113, 114, 127, 133, 145, 146, 147, 157, 164, 171, 182, 185, 192, 200, 206, 220, 246, 262, 263, 278, 281, 282, 305, 306, 313, 356, 363, 385, 389, 396, 406, 4l4, 417, 430, 431, 434, 445, 446. (51) Suspensions wrong date: 18, 26, 35, 45, 71, 74, 87, 92, 96, 121, 131, 171, 182, 194, 204, 205, 207, 208, 222, 227, 270, 275, 311, 329, 335, 346, 348, 349, 361, 379, 397, 402, 420, 422, 434, 446. (36) Errors in recapitulation and/or money: 3, 18, 44, 50, 83, 120, 133, 169, 171, 173, 177, 184, 194, 205, 213, 246, 263, 307, 315, 328, 345, 353, 374, 385, 400, 422. (26) Incomplete officers list: 60, 114, 184, 202, 230, 310, 397. ( 7) Deaths omitted or no date reported: 18, 117, 127, 208. ( 4) Name, number and location of lodge omjtted: 234, 332, 448. ( 3) Previous instructions not followed: 133, 313, 345, 352, 386. ( 5) Report and copy not alike: 352. (1) Fraternally subrhitted, ANDREW E . OLSON JACK R. D E N M A N W I L L I A M J O H N S O N , JR.
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REPORT O F THE COMMITTEE O N PUBLIC SCHOOLS. M . ' . W . ' . R I C H A R D L . B E C K E R , C h a i r m a n , s u b m i t t e d the f o l l o w i n g R e p o r t w h i c h , o n his motion, was a d o p t e d : To the M.'. W.'.
Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
The M.". W . ' . Grand Lodge of Kansas believes in the system of free public schools. To demonstrate this belief the Committee on Public Schools was created. The objective of this program is to support and encourage the free public schools.
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to interest able young men and women in careers in the public schools, and to better inform the public, and particularly Masons, of the importance of the free public school system to a free America. For the third year an essay contest for seniors in public high schools has been the principal activity of the committee. The subject was "The Heritage of the Public Schools of Kansas." The participants were permitted to substitute the name of their city for the state. This year the participants were asked to attach a short statement of their reasons for entering the contest. The judges report most interesting comments by these young men and women. Of our 79 districts, 46 had entries. one more than last year. Twenty-six districts had both a boy and a girl winner, as against 27 last year. This year there were 72 district winners as against 70 last year, 34 boys and 38 girls; last year 30 boys and 40 girls. The participation of districts was substantially the same as last year. However, our information indicates that there was a greater participation and interest at the school level than last year. Many schools assigned the essay as a class project. The scholarships are for use in attending a Kansas tax supported college or university. The amounts of the scholarships are; 700 to the first, $250, for second. $200 for third, $100 for fourth and $100 for fifth. Duplicate prizes are received by boys and girls. This year's winners are;
Nin e of the ten 1962 S&holarship winners receive certificates which they may "cash" at one of the state universities, the two municipal universities or an accredited ;unior college. Stephen Peirce of Partridge could not be present. He was appearitlg in the school play. The two distinguished gentlemen on the left are (lower) RICHARD L . BECKER, PGM, Chairman of the awards Committee ,md (upper) the Grand MaIler, JOHN H. MURRAY.
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VICKY HESSER, Fredonia
BILL KERFOOT, Lawrence HERBERT BECK, Dwight S T E P H E N PIERCE, Partridge DARRELL FRANKS, Glasco EARL J O H N S O N , Argonia
REXANNA ATKINSON, Bird City D O R O T H Y ENSMINGER, Moran
N A N C Y HARTER, Troy Rural LINDA NIEDENTHAL, Russell
HONORABLE MENTION. LARRY N . M C A F E E , Sedan
KEVIN MEDLOCK, Wichita North
JUDY E . BROWN, Wilmore JUDY R A E HOLMES, Fairfield
South Rural ROBERT W E S T , McPherson D E W E Y RICE, Lebanon FRED W H I T E H E A D , Pratt K E I T H CRAMER, Healy
JERI ATHERTON, Wichita North SUSAN JONES, Arkansas City SUSAN KEPLINGER, Girard LINDA D U S T O N , Washington
It is important for the local lodge committees on public schools to encourage participation in the essay contest. However, the local committees must seek out many other means and opportunities of encouraging the schools and school personnel. Undoubtedly there have been many activities that have not come to the attention of this committee. But, this activity should be increased. Under the leadership of W . ' . RALPH E . W I L S O N , a former member of this committee, an open meeting was held in the lodge hall of our Grand Master's home of Leavenworth, to honor the school teachers. The hall was packed with nearly 400 people who were addressed by Past Grand Master CHARLES S. M C G I N NESS. A number of fine meetings have been reported to us, some of which are becoming annual affairs. W e look forward to a continued growth of activities at the lodge level which will let those devoted to our schools know that Kansas Masons believe in the free public schools, and which will increase the knowledge of Masons of school activities and developments. While the committee did not develop a manual for the use" of local lodge committees on public schools, a list of suggested activities was made available. Again this year the members of the local lodge committees turned out in large numbers at the area meetings. W e believe this is a continuing evidence of the interest of the Craft in this program. W e recommend: ( 1 ) that the essay contest be continued; and ( 2 ) that more assistance be given to the local lodge committees by the furnishing of suggested activities. Fraternally and respectfully submitted, A R T H U R W . BOYER PHILIP D . SHULL E M M E T T W . CRABTREE GEORGE B . NORRIS RICHARD L . BECKER, Chairman
REPORT O F T H E COMMITTEE O N T E M P L E BUILDING AND REMODELING.
W . ' . D O N C . HEMINGER, Chairman, submitted the following Report which, on motion, was adopted: To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Inasmuch as the Temple Building and Remodeling Committee is a new com-
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mittee in our Grand Lodge and as there is no precedent, it is somewhat difficult to determine the extent and scope of the report that should be made. There has been only one request from the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master to the Committee for investigation. It was the plan of Olive Branch Lodge No. 212, A.F. & A.M., of Colony, Kansas, to purchase and remodel a school building for lodge purposes. This duty was carried out by W . ' . FLAVIUS O . DOTY of Pittsburg, a member of the committee. He recommended that the request of Colony Lodge be approved and it was so approved by the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. Copies of inquiries to the Grand Secretary or the Grand Master from Seabrook Lodge No. 385; Olathe Lodge No. 19; St. Bernard Lodge No. 222 of Dodge City; Silver Lake Lodge No. 50; Halstead Lodge No. 46; Larned Lodge No. 167; Russell Lodge No. 177; Phillipsburg Lodge No. 184 and Virginia Lodge No. 315 of Savonburg were forwarded to the Chairman of the Committee but most of these inquiries were in such a nebulus stage that no action was necessary at that time, or had been taken care of by the Grand Master. As no ground rules had been promulgated to direct the action of the committee, the Chairman listed a number of items that he thought should have consideration in determining the feasibility of any project. These are listed here with the hope that they might help any lodge planning a major project. 1) Material for construction, frame, brick, cinder blocks, stone, cement. 2) Conformity to zoning ordinance. 3) Parking facilities. 4) Safety from fire hazards. 5) Accessibility for aged or incapacitated. 6) Type of heating equipment. 7) Provision for storing equipment and records. 8) Adequate toilet facilities. 9) Kitchen and dining facilities. 10) Present facilities of the lodge and how badly the situation needs changing. 11) Comparative wealth of membership and their interest in project. 12) Actual amount of donated labor available. 13) Number of members living in the jurisdiction. 14) Amount of cash on hand in the building fund. 15) Present amount of annual dues paid. 16) Plan for financing. 17) Air conditioning, especially if on ground floor. 18) Overall cost, including new furniture. 19) Annual taxes after improvement is made. 20) Economic conditions in the community. No doubt this list is not all-inclusive, but it gives the committee a basis for their investigation. It should be understood by the local lodges that this committee nor the Grand Lodge wishes to tell any lodge what they should do concerning building or remodeling. It is necessary that each lodge study its needs, draw such plans as necessary to fill those needs with a definite financing procedure and then submit the total plan to the committee or the Grand Master for their objective study. If the plan seems workable, permission will be forthcoming. Sometimes the enthusiasm for building or remodeling runs ahead of sober judgment and a lodge finds itself in difficult circumstances. The only desire of the Grand Lodge is to assist in your plans so that mistakes which have been made in the past by other lodges may be avoided. Respectfully submitted, DON
C . HEMINGER, Chairman
SIDNEY F . D A F F O R N D A M O N M . GRIMES
GREETINGS FROM MISSOURI. T h e G r a n d Master n o w called u p o n M . ' . W . ' . R O B E R T H . M A N N , G r a n d M a s t e r of t h e G r a n d X o d g e of M i s s o u r i , w h o expressed himself in t h e f o l l o w i n g w o r d s :
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Most Worshipful Grand Master, Distinguished Guests, and Brethren: To attend your Grand Lodge session is a great pleasure, and to participate here as an observer. You know, we are so close together that there should be no distinction, whatever. There should be no state line. I'm glad to say that Kansas people just about run our place. Kansas people almost run all the big things in Kansas City. It's that way in everything, even in my own office. I'm badly outnumbered by Kansas partners. I want to say this to you brethren: we recently attended the Washington Conference, and we were extremely proud of Brother MURRAY. He held an important part in the program and he acquitted himself, and reflected much credit on the state of Kansas. We were also proud of Brother R O N I N of Nebraska, for his very able commentary on your remarks. I think we all came away from the Washington Conference with one thought pretty well fixed in our minds. There is no panacea for the things which plague us in our Masonic Order today. There is no substitute for real hard team work on the part of individual lodge officers. And, as I go about the state of Missouri, I am impressing the fact on our people that it is the lodge officers who are going to carry the ball if it is carried. The Grand Lodge can help, they can be of assistance, certainly, but the real steam has to be generated by the team of officers in each lodge. I think Brother MURRAY would probably agree with me that we found that is the net result of some very fine conferences in Washington. Brethren, I know better than to presume further on your time. It is a great pleasure, indeed, to be with you today, and we do wish you every success. May God prosper the Grand Lodge of Kansas in all its undertakings. Thank you very much.
Grand Master MURRAY then called upon MARTIN T . DICKINSON, Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, who spoke as follows: Most Worshipful Brother MURRAY, and Brethren: I have too much discretion to speak after the Grand Master, and also too much discretion to speak when your Grand Master has already promised you an adjournment. I do want to say this to the representatives of the Grand Lodge of Kansas: I am perhaps more one of you than the Grand Master of Missouri, having attended school and obtained some very fine education down the Kaw a few miles; picked up a wife in Dodge City, and my parents lived in Brown County and Mitchell County. By reason of very unfortunate circumstances, unless the brothers of the Grand Lodge of Missouri come to their senses next September, I shall be elected Grand Master of that Grand Lodge. In that event, I hope very much that the Grand Lodge of Kansas will be represented at the Grand Lodge of Missouri in September 1963 when, as I say, I may be called upon to preside. It will not be a complete meeting for M A R T I N DICKINSON, unless a number of my good friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;DICK BECKER
over here might be one of themâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;come down there to the Grand Lodge of Missouri to help me preside over that Grand Lodge. It's been a real pleasure to have been here. I thank you.
ANNOUNCEMENT.
The Grand Master announced that the Grand Master's Dinner would be held in the basement dining room of the Auditorium at 6:00 P.M., with an address and program following.
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CALL TO REFRESHMENT.
The Grand Master called the Grand Lodge from labor to refresh ment until 8:30 A.M. Thursday. GRAND MASTER'S DINNER.
At 6:00 o'clock Wednesday evening dinner was served to 1,280 persons in the dining room of the Municipal Auditorium . Those present enthusiastically applauded the vocal music furnished by the University of Ka(lsas Chorale, a group of young men and women directed by Mr. CVAYTON KREHBIEL. Gov. JOHN ANDERSON, who was a guest with Mrs. ANDERSON , spoke briefly in recognition of ten young high school seniors from various parts of the state, nine of whom were present to receive their awards in the High School Essay contest conducted by the Committee on Public Schools last winter. He referred to the need for higher education in these times and commended the Fraternity for the work it is do ing to encourage interest in this field . Grand Master MURRAY then presented the Grand Orator, Major General HAROLD K . JOHNSON, commandant of the U . S. Army Com-
Principal performers at the Grand Master's Banquet. Left to right-JOHN H. MURRAY, Grand Master, RICHARD L. BECKER, Chairman of Public Schools Committee, Miss VICKI HESSER, Fredonia, $700 prize winner for girls, BILL KERFOOT, $700 prize winner for boys, Maj. Gen. HAROLD K. JOHNSON, Grand Orator who spoke at the dinner, and JOHN ANDERSON. Jr. , Governor of Kansas.
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m a n d a n d G e n e r a l Staff C o l l e g e at Fort L e a v e n w o r t h , w h o the following address:
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I am deeply honored at the opportunity afforded me by your Grand Master to address this gathering tonight. In some respects, I may be here under somewhat cloudy circumstances. I have maintained membership in Crescent Lodge Number 11 in Grafton, North Dakota, since I took my Entered-Apprentice Degree in December 1945. I maintain my affiliation there because my father was Worshipful Master of that Lodge. Among my treasured possessions are Masonic Aprons that belonged to my father, as well as to his father. As a consequence. Masonry is no stranger to me, although the circumstance that makes my appearance somewhat cloudy is the fact that I have been derelict in my duties to the extent that I am more of a stranger to Masonry than I should be. I would be the first to admit that paying dues does not make a Mason. From some of the comments in your annual report, it is apparent that the Grand Lodge of Kansas has been having more than its share of trouble with the kind of Mason that I have been. Many people here present know much more about Masonry than do I, so that I do not intend to dwell upon that subject tonight. One of the great advantages that accrue to an individual in the position that I occupy tonight is the necessity to stand back and analyze, to some extent, the events of the day, or perhaps better, the year. Each of us tends to become completely immersed in his day-to-day activities. As we do, many events occur that escape our notice and we tend to lose a certain perspective or even to distort our sense of values. In a three-month period, about a year ago now, beginning actually in February, I used as topics for public appearances such titles as "The Uncertain Era," "Patriotism," and "The Visible Deterrent." They were reflections of what I felt was an attitude on the part of many of the people with whom I talked and associated in this great midwest. The underlying feeling at that.time seemed to me to be one of uneasiness, or uncertain objectives, of an uncertain purpose, of a general attitude of "we ought to be doing something and I don't know quite what it should be." Then a couple of months ago, over in eastern Missouri, I was talking on the subject of "The Role of the Army." At the conclusion of this particular meeting, one individual approached me and asked the question, "How do you think we're really doing? Are we doing all right?" So I want to address myself to that particular point. How are we doing? Perhaps it would be better to phrase it this way, "Why are we doing?" Hence the title, "Why." I'm sure that it is apparent to you that this is an extremely broad subject and might well merit several days of discussion. There are dangers inherent in any oversimplification. People expressed concern with a misadventure in Cuba last year. People were concerned with a renewed belligerence over Berlin that reached a high point when the President met with Mr. Khrushchev in Vienna. The call to federal duty of many reserve and National Guard units had a tremendous impact on thousands of families throughout the entire nation. These are only some of the things that have occurred. To explore this subject, we should proceed in three stages. First, we must examine the nature of the threat. Second, we should look briefly at our own objectives or national purpose, and finally, we should match the two and examine the credits and the deficits, or the gains and the losses, and derive a conclusion from this examination. First, the threat. The communist theory was put in concrete terms by the work of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels about 120 years ago. The stirring appeal of their communist manifesto urging: "Working men of all countries unite, they
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have a world to win," has been the fundamental doctrine of the group so dedicated that we perceive it as a major threat today. There may be some disagreement as to whether communist theory is the principal threat, or whether it is the imperialistic nationalism of such states as Russia and China using the doctrine, but the relationship between theory and power is there—one reinforces the other, and the combination is of real import to you and me. Karl Marx was a miserable man but he was a capable student of history. With his background in economic history and philosophy, he was able to develop a theory, which while fundamentally spurious, does have enough plausibility to appeal to a significant number of people. It is also of such nature as to incite to anger its opponents who, in their ignorance of its basic philosophy, may emotionally press for its suppression on equally spurious grounds. At this point let it suffice for me to say that communism as a philosophy has been with us in this world for a long time, since Plato's time at least; it never has worked and does not show much promise for the future. The underlying theme, which has never changed is that there are in this world two classes that cannot be reconciled. On one side, according to the communist theory, are the proletariat, or working class, who are completely at the will of owners of property; sometimes this group is even referred to as slaves. On the other side are the exploiters, sometimes called capitalists, or imperialists, or bourgeoisie. This class struggle is expressed in terms of conflicts between them—which continuously interact and will be finally resolved in their cataclysmic merging into a new form, that of the classless society. This is explained through the official communist philosophy of dialectical materialism. The whole subject is difficult for the average American to understand, and just to reinforce this point, let me quote you one individual's definition of dialectical materialism. "Dialetical materialism is the philosophy of Karl Marx that he formulated by taking the dialetic of Engels, marrying it to the materialism of Feuerbach, abstracting from it the concept of progress in terms of the conflict of contradictory interacting forces called the thesis and the antithesis, culminating a critical nodal point where one overthrows the other, giving rise to the synthesis, applying it to the history of social development, and deriving therefrom an essentially revolutionary concept of social change." Now this sounds confusing, and it is,"but it is fundamental to an understanding of what Khrushchev means when he is talking about communism. Most people who wade through the writings of Marx, Engels, and Lenin usually insist, as an aside, that they are deserving of some kind of a medal. However, some of the tactical maneuvers and practices are easier to understand. For example, another quote from Lenin: "As long as we have not conquered the whole world . . . . we must know how to take advantage of the antagonism and contradictions existing among the imperialists." He then cited as an example and I'm paraphrasing: because America was strong and many nations owed her money following World War I, a great many countries depended upon her; that made America more and more hated. Then he said, and I quote: "The practical task of communist policy is to take advantage of this hostility and to incite one against the other."' Communists aim for the ultimate, a classless society when the means of production are owned by a single remaining class, the proletariat. Under this condition there will be no exploitation by the exploiters. As government exists only to maintain the position of the ruling—exploiting class—when there is only one class there will no longer be need for government—communists would then see the "withering away of the state." Such a situation would require a fundamental change in human nature— -^ Lenin's Selected Works, Volume 8, pages 178-180 and page. 284.
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so that all will work according to his ability and take according to his needs; a highly unlikely state of affairs today, even in Russia. But the communists are ready to bring about this change, to try at least, and they have been working on their captive population in the USSR since 1917 to develop the "communist man." They have not achieved notable success except with such special groups as the party, high government officials, and a few others, and even these people are actually a new ruling class. Education beginning at the earliest ages, incessant propaganda, and secret police enforcement all contribute to the psychological warfare the communists wage against their own people, and would against us if given the opportunity. The "brain washing" techniques employed against U N prisoners in Korea was an extension of this effort. Khrushchev said, "It is not without reason that the writers in our country are called engineers of the human soul." ^ . As a revolutionary theory, dialetical materialism has failed in achieving its goal of "communism." I would like to here make a distinction between the form of government we see in, for example, the Soviet Union and communism. Khrushchev himself acknowledges that the USSR has not reached that perfect state, but he sees it on the verge of attainment and predicts the material and technical basis of communism will be created within the next 20 years. At the present there exists no more than "socialism" in the Soviet Union. Now this 1980 target, which Khrushchev announced,only last October, has particular significance for us. For, and let me underline this, communism cannot succeed, until its principal antagonist, the "capitalist-imperialist" United States â&#x20AC;&#x201D;is destroyed. There are therefore, only two alternatives; our demise as a nation, or a major retrenchment in communist goals, and for this second alternative to come about means the doom of communist revolutionary doctrine. A recent statement of the threat that is a matter of record was delivered by Mr. Khrushchev in a speech on the 6th of January 1961, just a little over a year ago, when he distinguished between the different types of wars communists recognize. These are world wars, local wars, and wars of national liberation. There is a further distinction of "just" wars and "unjust" wars. Actually these types are not original with Khrushchev because they were outlined by Lenin about 1920. The Soviets reject world wars because of asserted current mutual capabilities of the world's major powers to destroy each other, but if a world war were to come, the Soviets' are confident they would win and communism would win and communism would arise from the ashes but at terrific cost to humanity. Local wars are viewed as wars by the "capitalist imperialist" camp against the socialist camp. These naturally are unjust wars. The distinction is in who 'gains advantage. The final type is the one we must be particularly alert to; that of wars of liberation or popular uprisings. To quote Khrushchev on this point, "There will be liberation wars as long as imperialism exists, as long as colonialism exists. Wars of this kind are not only justified, they are inevitable . . . ." Mao Tse-Tung says, "The communists support wars of this kind wholeheartedly and without reservations. All revolutionary wars are just. W e support just wars." Both of them were speaking of what actually are communist-incited wars that start with propaganda attacks against a duly constituted government, grow into small-scale guerrilla attacks, grow some more into small, organized forces, and finally into full-fledged conventional forces using, however, tactics that are not normally employed by what we think of in conventional armies. W e have repeated examples of three kinds of communist encroachments. W e have political subversion such as occurred in Rumania, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Czechoslovakia during the years 1946 to 1948. W e have attempted guerrilla actions
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such as occurred in Greece, or actual guerrilla action followed by the evolution of forces into something approaching those that we think of as conventional, in China between 1925 until the final take-over in 1949. Then we have overt aggression such as occurred in North Korea in 1950, or in Tibet later that same year. Today we have forms of that kind of activity tak'ng place in Laos and South Vietnam. The USSR has, since Hungary in 1956, been careful to cloak its involvement behind other nationalist groups. Yet it should be recalled as basic communist doctrine, nationalism must be subordinated to international communism. It takes an expert to determine when there is a true nationalist movement, or a pure conspirational subversive effort by the communists, or a communist captured nationalist movement. As an individual, I am far from the seat of our national government and the kind of action that takes place is a matter of determination by the commander-inchief, with the advice of his experts, rather than a determination by me. I believe that it is sufficient to say that communist goals have not changed; that communists believe that their system and our system cannot live together; and they believe that ultimately the communist conspiracy will control the world. Control of the world is their goal. Next let's see what we stand for and what we stand against. I think the best and the most succinct statement is one by President Kennedy in May of 1961. "We stand for freedom. That is our conviction for ourselves—that is our only commitment to others. No friend, no neutral, and no adversary should think otherwise. We are not against any man—or any nation—or any system—except as it is hostile to freedom . . . . "The adversaries of freedom did not create the revolution [of the rising peoples]; nor did they create the conditions which compel it. But they are seeking to ride the crest of its w a v e ^ t o capture it for themselves. "Yet their aggression is more often concealed than open, they have fired no missiles; and their troops are seldom seen. They send arms, agitators, aid, technicians, and propaganda to every troubled area. But where fighting is required, it is usually done by others—by guerrillas striking at night, by assassins striking alone . . . . "With these formidable weapons, the adversaries of freedom plan to. consolidate their territory—to exploit, to control, and finally to destroy the hopes of the world's newest nations; and they have ambitions to do it before the end of this decade. It is a contest of will and purpose as well as force and violence— a battle for minds and souls as well as lives and territory. And in that contest we cannot stand aside." There are many sources for bur national purpose. Let me sum them' up this way. All that we do and all that we believe in derives from a fundamental belief in God. The communists recognize no God. We believe in a constitutional government designed to serve the people. Government is a servant of the people, whereas under communism, people exist to serve no higher power than themselves. But in gaining this "freedom" they will have lost all rights to personal liberty, self-determination and personal choice by subordinating themselves as individuals to the masses. W e believe in the right to worship God in our own way. The right to free speech and press, the right to assemble, the right to petition for grievances, the right to privacy in our homes, the right of habeas corpus, the right to trial by jury, that an individual is innocent until proven guilty, the right to move about freely anywhere in the world, the right to own private property, the right to free elections, the right to work at places and in activities of our own choosing. The communist right to vote is confined to voting for a communistapproved candidate or of casting no ballot at all. He is limited to confirming what someone else has chosen for him. A person in a communist state cannot
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reject. He can only confirm or abstain, and an abstention serves no purpose. No communist government exists in the world today as the result of a free election as we know it. W e stand for freedomâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;freedom for all people everywhere. N o w let's look at what we have done and are doing to gain the goals for which we stand. First, we have recognized the threat and we have accepted the challenge. Remember that neither the United States, nor any of the free nations, created this conflict. W e had the choice of avoiding a stand and ultimately being engulfed or of defending our freedoms. Many great decisions have been made. The United States made decisions to join the United Nations, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the Southeast Asia Collective Defense Treaty, the Organization of American States, and the Anzus Pact; we made bilateral- arrangements with Korea, Japan and the Republic of China; and we proclaimed the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, and the Eisenhower Doctrine for the Middle East. One of the great recoveries in the whole history of the world has occurred in western Europe where a smashed economic system has been restored and is thriving and growing. A somewhat comparable recovery has been made in Japan. Korea is a free nation, free to choose her own destiny, because of actions taken by the United States. Iran, Turkey and Greece are free today, although they have been and continue to be subjected to relentless pressures. It would be well to remember one thing. Many new nations have emerged since the end of World War II. Many of these nations had little opportunity to prepare for the exercise of the functions of a democratic republic. While it would appear that the freedoms that we know may be somewhat circumscribed in some of the nations that we call friends, we should remember that our nation has been in a process of evolution for 187 years, and that it is highly improbable that a new nation will achieve in 20 years, what if has taken us 187 to attain. Where do we stand on balance? It would be easy to add up our losses and say that we have not done very well. W e could cite the countries of eastern Europe, Communist China, North Vietnam, and Tibet as losses to the free world. On the other hand, I am sure that you will recall that just 9 years ago there was fear that Italy might elect a pro-communist government. Italy is in N A T O today as are Greece and Turkey. Iran, Thailand, South Korea, The Philippines, Costa Rica, The Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Ecuador, and all of the free Latin American countries continue to be on the side of the west. On balance, we have preserved freedom for many more countries than we have lost. More important, in preserving this freedom, we have adhered to the ideals, the standards, and the morality for which this country stands. It is easy to stand back and be critical when the responsibility for decisions rests with someone else. The decisions of these days must be derived from situations that are incredibly complex and incredibly difficult. The call-up of reserve forces last fall was a demonstration of intent to fight, if need be, for our ideals. This intention was recognized and served to restore some balance in the pressures being exerted. Some things about these United States have changed. Some things haven't. I would like to read you a poem that was written by Henry Van Dyke about 50 years ago. AMERICA FOR ME "Tis fine to see the old world, and travel up and down Among the famous palaces and cities of renown. To admire the crumbly castles and the statues of the kings But now I think I've had enough of antiquated things.
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So it's home a'gain, and horte again, America for me! My heart is turning home again, and there I long to be, In the land of youth and freedom beyond the ocean bars. Where the air is full of sunlight and the flag is full of stars. Oh, London is a man's town, there's power in the air; And Paris is a woman's town, with flowers in her hair; And it's sweet to dream in Venice, and it's great to study Rome; But when it comes to living, there is no place like home. I like the German fir woods, in green battalions drilled; I like the gardens of Versailles with flashing fountains filled; But, oh, to take your hand, my dear, and ramble for a day In the friendly western woodland where nature has her way! I know that Europe's wonderful, yet something seems to lack; The past is too much with her, and the people looking back. But the glory of the present is to make the future freeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; We love our land for what she is and what she is to be. Oh, it's home again, and home again, America for me! I want a ship that's westward bound to plow the rolling sea. To the blessed land of room enough beyond the ocean bars, Where the air is full of sunlight and the flag is full of stars. This is what we live for. A country where the air is full of sunlight, the flag is full of stars, and our hearts are filled with compassion for people everywhere who seek freedom for themselves, for their children, and for their children's children. We are defending freedom. T h e Grand Master then presented M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD L . B E C K E R ,
Chairman of the Committee on Public Schools, who called up the five girls and four boys present who were winners in the High School Essay Contest and presented them with their awards, which totalled $2,700.00 in College scholarships.
CALL T O LABOR
Topeka, Kansas, March 15, 1962 The Grand Master called the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor at 8:30 A. M. and the invocation was given by the Grand Chaplain. ^ M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S called attention to the fact that
Brother J. V E R N O N FO\X'ELL of Albert Pike Lodge No. 303 of Wichita had spent much time and energy in arranging for and superintending the making of the record of organ melodies for use in the degree work and had refused to accept any remuneration, and that he also was supplying t h e organ music for the Annual Communication. He moved that Bro.'. POWELL be allowed $25.00 and his mileage and expenses in connection with the Communication. The motion carried.
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REPORT O F T H E COMMITTEE O N TRIALS AND P U N I S H M E N T S . W . " . D O N A L D D . W I L L I A M S , C h a i r m a n of t h e C o m m i t t e e , presented t h e f o l l o w i n g r e p o r t which, o n h i s m o t i o n w a s a d o p t e d : Most Worshipful
Grand Master, Distinguished
Guests and Brother Masons:
Your committee on Trials and Punishments was composed'of Brother GILBERT E. HANDKE, Atchison; Brother ROBERT J. LEWIS, Atwood; Brother ScoTT A. MOUSE, Emporia; and Brother LLOYD R U P P E N T H A L , McPherson.
Six cases have come to the attention of this committee. Two have been heard. A majority of'the committee, in each case, voted to expel the accused. Some of the charges against our brothers were rather shocking. They con.'^isted of the following: \. 2. 3.
4. ^. 6. 7.
Failure to file a federal income tax return for three years in succession. Signed a petition for the Mysteries of Masonry with an assumed name. Stated in his petition that he had never been convicted of a crime other than a traffic violation. In this case, the accused confessed to being an accessory to first degree murder. He served time in the Kansas State Penitentiary. Stealing a sum of money in excess of $200.00. Taking orders for legal liquor. Stealing a considerable amount of oil. Operating an automobile while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, and other charges.
1 was amused at a remark made in a letter from Brother CHARLEY, our Grand Secretary. He said that the fellows who signed this fellow's petition were the ones that should be brought to trial. If not, then the folks who were on the investigating committee. I think that Brother CHARLEY made his point quite clear. There is' a need for greater courage "when a good friend or a good customer asks you to sponsor him into Mysteries of Masonry. Also, it is incumbent on > each member of the investigating committee to put forth some effort rather than to rely upon, and concur in, the findings and opinion of one such committee member. The committee certainly wants to focus a particular spot light of thanks on Brother CHARLEY for his sage advice and excellent cooperation during the past year. The only recommendation that this committee has to oiler to this session of Grand Lodge, is that at least one member of the committee on Trials and Punishmen be held over each year so that there will be more continuity in their work. Dated this 15th day of March, 1962. Respectfully submitted, D O N A L D D . WILLIAMS, Chairman GILBERT E . HANDKE ^ . ROBERT J. LEWIS SCOTT A. M O U S E LLOYD R U P P E N T H A L
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REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N FOREIGN RELATIONS. M . ' . W . ' . C L A U D F . Y O U N G , Chairman, presented the report w h i c h , o n h i s m o t i o n , was a d o p t e d : To the M:.
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Your Foreign Relations Committee appointed for the purpose of reviewing and reporting to the Grand Lodge on matters pertaining to this subject has performed its duty and has the following report to make: Fraternal sympathy is extended to all of the grand Jurisdictions throughout the world, with which we are in amity, that have lost members by death. A great many of these men held high places in the governments of their countries; in their local governments and their communities and all were held in high esteem by their lodges and among their brethren. All will be sorely missed. But Masonry has a way of bridging the gap and going forward and such will be done in these cases. From the teachings we have received throughout our Masonic lives we should expect such to happen though we are never prepared for it when the time comes to give up our brethren. W e have suffered no losses in our immediate Grand Lodge family; though we have lost two of our Past Grand Masters during the last year; namely, BENJAMIN S. PAIJLEN, our distinguished Grand Treasurer for many years, our senior Past Grand Master and a former Governor of our state. W e believe he was the best known and most beloved Mason in our entire jurisdiction. W e shall miss his smiling countenance and his wonderful personality, together with his wise counsel. Brother BEN'S death was unexpected to most of us, though he had lived to a ripe old age. Who would have thought that he would go before his beloved wife, BARBARA. However, our Heavenly Father decreed otherwise and he passed away a full month before she did. Another stalwart and faithful Past Grand Master departed this life during the past year when M.'. W . ' . Brother CLARENCE G . NEVINS, passed to his eternal reward in his native city of Dodge City. CLARENCE was a very reserved individual and was loved by all. He was a member of the Masonic Home Board for many years and it has been the privilege and honor for most of us who are yet living to have served with him in that great philanthropic work. We wish to commend our Grand Master for the dignified and orderly manner in which he has conducted the duties of his high office during the past year. Being of a retiring nature, his demeanor has been calm at all times and he has been the type of Grand Master that you would expect as a judge and legislator. We have only the highest praise of him from the other jurisdictions he has visited during his tenure of office. W e are pleased to know that Brother MURRAY assisted in laying Cornerstones all the way from Jewell County in the northwest to Cherokee County in the southeast part of our state; that he visited the Grand Lodge of Missouri, the Grand Lodge of Nebraska, the Grand Lodge of Colorado and the Grand Lodge of Louisiana during his year of service. The visit to the Grand Lodge of Colorado was a Centennial Communication and that of Louisiana was a Sesquicentennial Communication. In looking over the itinerary of the Grand Master it looks more lijce a time card of a railroad train than anything we can think of. In addition to the 119 official visits made by Brother MURRAY, the visits to the grand lodges of Missouri and Nebraska were probably the most important because these are our neighbors. The Grand Lodge of Nuevo Leon, Mexico, was visited by R.'. W . ' . B E N W .
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GRAYBILL, the Grand Senior Warden, who is the Official Representative of that Grand Lodge near the Grand Lodge of Kansas. , Many visits were made for the purpose of dedicating lodge halls; laying cornerstones; attending centennial observances in other grand ' Jurisdictions and sesquicentennial observances in other grand jusisdiction; presentation of 50-year and 25-year emblems; attending meetings of the High Twelve Clubs, and Masonic Home Board meetings. Two other meetings attended by our Grand Master that are of special interest were the meeting of the Midwest Masonic Education conference held in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and a meeting in Leavenworth, Kansas, honoring our school teachers and school boards. The Grand Lodge was opened on special occasions eleven times during the year and on all occasions the majority or all of the Grand Lodge Officers were present and participated in the ceremonies. W e were especially proud of our Grand Master at the Grand Masters conferences in Washington when it was our privilege to see and hear him on the program of that very interesting and informative gathering. Among those who attended this conference with our Grand Master were the following Grand Lodge Officers: M.'. W . ' . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, Past Grand Master, and presently the Grand Secretary; R.". W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP, Deputy Grand Master; and R.'. W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Senior Warden. It was also, the privilege and pleasure of your chairman of this committee to be with these good brethren of the sunflower state during these meetings. It was the distinct honor and pleasure of the Supreme Council, 33°, A . ' . & A . ' . S.'. R.'., Southern Jurisdiction, to have the Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries, with other distinguished Masons, as guests at a luncheon at the house of the temple during this conference. LOSS I N
MEMBERSHIP.
While we were raising 1,989, Master Masons during the year, it is sad to relate that we lost by death 1,945 of our faithful members and through demit we lost 773, through suspension 1,051. There were 305 restored and 13 dual memberships, thus making a net loss of 784. It is appalling the number of brothers we are losing from our ranks and it is our opinion that we must do something about this. What the solution is no one is able to tell, but it seems to your committee that we shall have to ,corae up with a solution of this tragic problem. W e think the first thing we should do as Masons is to give more attention to the order of DeMolay, for here lies the secret of the future of Masonry. These young men of the Order of DeMolay are piactically all potential Masons, and with more encouragement we could keep our ranks filled and our future strengthened. ITALIAN GRAND LODGE.
W e have been correctly informed that the Italian Grand Lodge, since its consolidation and unification, has taken the name of "The National Grand Lodge, Grand Orient of Italy." This name was given to the Grand Lodge by GARABALDI and the brethren now say they want to retain the name given by that illustrious Mason. GRAND LODGE O F CUBA.
There was much discussion at the Grand Masters conference about the Grand Lodge of Cuba, and about the Grand Lodge of Cuba in exile in Florida, and the consensus of opinion was that since CASTRO had not expelled Masonry from Cuba, the Grand Lodge which has been operating in that country for many
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years is the regular Grand Lodge and not the one claiming to be and now in exile in Florida. All agreed that the assistance the various Grand Lodges and Masonic bodies in the United States have extended to our Cuban brothers exiled in Florida was the Masonic and charitable thing to do. GRAND LODGE O F
DENMARK.
Your committee has . had correspondence with the Grand Secretary's Office about some other Lodges in Denmark consolidating with the Grand Lodge of Denmark, and as this is the Grand Lodge with which we are in amity in that country, there is nothing more to say about the matter. GRAND LODGE O F
LUXEMBOURG.
We have been requested by the Grand Lodge of Luxembourg for fraternal relations with their Grand Lodge. This is a small Grand Lodge, having very few Lodges and with not many members but in talking with M.'. W . ' . Brother T O M ROY of Massachusetts recently we are advised that this is a perfectly regular Grand Lodge, and meets with all of our requirements. W e would therefore recommend fraternal relations with the Grand Lodge of Luxembourg. GRAND LODGE O F T H E PACIFIC COAST O F
MEXICO.
We have also had a request from the Grand Lodge of the Pacific Coast of Mexico for recognition. We have looked this Grand Lodge up very carefully, not only from reports of our own members but also from the Commission of Recognition of World Grand Lodges, and we are happy to report that this is a regular and legitimate Grand Lodge and deserves our consideration, we would therefore recommend its recognition. CENTRAL
AMERICA.
Much discussion was had at the Grand Masters conference about the Grand Lodges in Central America and it is the opinion of your committee that we should not change our status at this time; and that we should have more information about Guatemala and Costa Rica before we change our relations there. GRAND LODGE O F
TURKEY.
The news from Turkey is not good, but not altogether bad. The revolution in that country had Masonic repercussions. The Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Turkey was one of the officials of the Turkish Government who was arrested, charged with various crimes and imprisoned. He is still awaiting trial. A member of one of the Grand Lodges at the Grand Masters conference, who has had some familiarity with the situation in Turkey is confident that the official in question is not guilty. We suggest that no change be made n the status of Turkey. GRAND LODGE O F j a | | M | UlDIA
During the past year there has been organized, with the assistance of the Grand Lodges of England, Scotland and Ireland, a Grand Lodge of I J I P B Although we have not had a request for recognition of this newly organized Grand Lodge we are sure that it is completely regular in every particular and that it is entitled to our recognition. We would so recommend. Respectfully submitted, CLAUD F . Y O U N G , Chairman KARL J. BAUMGARTNER D. BRUCE N E W T O N
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REPORT OF T H E COMMITTEE O N F I N A N C E .
W.*. FRANK M . YEOMAN, Chairman, submitted the following re-
port which, on his motion, was approved: To the M.:. W:.
Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
Your Committee on Finance herewith submits the following report: In compliance with By-Law 2-118 your Committee has spent some time in the office of the Grand Secretary giving attention to the items listed in the By-Law. The historical record of membership, the filing of transcripts, trials, annual returns, charters are kept in a very splendid manner and is up to date. W e want to commend not only the Grand Secretary, but the entire personnel of his office for the very effective way the records are kept. The books, periodicals in the library room, are a veritable source of Masonic information, but it is our observation that they are very little used and perhaps too few know of them. To a student Mason they are valuable and it is too bad that so little use is made of them. The filing of pictures and data from the various Lodges is well kept, but many Lodges make but little use of these facilities. The Grand Lodge building appears to be in excellent condition and we are recommending a sum for its normal upkeep. When the change in Grand Treasurers was made. Brother A L L E N F . GERYE, a Public Accountant, was employed to audit the accounts of the Grand Treasurer and the Grand Secretary, and this audit was made to August 8, 1961. W i t h the approval of the Grand Master your Committee employed Brother GERYE to continue his audit of the Grand Lodge from August 8, 1961 to February 17, 1962, and to make his report to the Chairman of this Committee. Your Committee felt that it was not necessary to recheck the accounts which had already been audited and that by simply continuing the audit would be a saving of time and expense. The chairman of this committee also requested Brother GERYE to state whether or not he, as an accountant, felt that the records and accounts were properly kept and if he had any suggestions for their improvement. His report on the above request is as follows: "My examination revealed that the accounts and financial records are kept in a business-like and efficient manner and are posted up to date. The operation of the office of the Grand Secretary is inherently on a cash basis operation. Income is recorded as it is received. Bills are paid currently and are recorded when paid, items of income and expense are generally recurring in each fiscal year, and no great distortion of income or expense result from the use of the cash basis rather than the accrual basis of accounting. Many of the expenses are budgeted at the beginning of the fiscal year, and the unused moneys or the excess of actual expenditures over budgeted amounts are returned to or charged against the general fund at the end of the year. Liability to pay scholarship amounts may be incurred in one fiscal year and budgeted for and paid in the next fiscal year. If said amounts are similar in each year, and regularly recurring, the distortions caused by the cash method will be minor. Of course, an elaborate system of fund accounting and encumbering of funds could be established; however, the results to be obtained would probably not warrant the time and expense involved. My contact with the accounts reveals that each item of income and expense has been properly recorded, correctly distributed in the accounts, and adequately substantiated. " T h e efficiency of the accounting would be improved if the Grand Secretary received the cancelled warrants and copies of the bank statements more regularly than once a year." Brother GERYE'S report covering his audit of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge is
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appended hereto and made a part of the annual report of your Committee on Finance. Your Committee requested W . ' . LEWIS S. GECKELER, of Independence, to check the Bank Accounts of the Grand Lodge and he agreed to do this but serious illness made it impossible for him to do so. W e wish to thank W,.'. Brother GECKELER for his willingness to help. Your Chairman then requested W . ' . ROBERT F. RILEY of Neodesha to make the examination of the bank balances and investments of the Grand Lodge. Brother RILEY made the examination which he has reported to the Committee as follows: Balances as of February 17, 1962: General Fund Charity Fund
$ 90,900.69 -531.34
Grand Lodge cash in the First National Bank of Fredonia
$ 91,432.03
This is the same amount as shown in the Grand Treasurer's Report which is certified to by C. T. PARKER, Cashier, and under the seal of the First National Bank of Fredonia. Also the same amount certified to by the accountant in his exhibits "A" and " B . " BOND ACCOUNT. of the M.". W.". Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas
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U. S. Savings Bonds— No. X106057K—Maturity, March 1968 $ No. X106058K—Maturity, March 1968 No. X118863K—Maturity, March 1969 No. V 97218K—Maturity, March 1969 -Series H. 3 % No. X519276H—Maturity, March 1969 Treasury Bonds, 1964; 3 % No. 378 * -No. 1990*1 No. 1991* No. 535 * No. 536 * No. 537 * * FLOYD A. PALMER, Grand Treasurer, has taken these Bonds ($22,000.00) out for conversion—Proper receipts are in the files in lieu of these Bonds. Treasury Note—Series "A", 4 % % No. 7146—Maturity, May 1964 Treasury Notes—Series " S " , 4 % No. 310—Maturity, May 1962 No. 311—Maturity, May 1962 No. 312—Maturity, May 1962 : No. 313—Maturity, May 1962 Treasury Bonds—21/2% No. 14494D—Redeemable Dec. 1964; due Dec. 1969 No. 14495E—Redeemable Dec. 1964; due Dec. 1969No. 14496F—Redeemable Dec. 1964; due Dec. 1969 No. 14606F—^Redeemable Dec. 1964; due Dec. 1969
10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 5,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00
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No. 14607F—Redeemable Dec. 1964; due Dec. 1969 Series H. Bond; 3 % No. X2023526H—Due January 1971 Total Maturity value of U. S. Bonds, General Acct
10,000.00 10,000.00 $177,000.00
This account of bonds in the general fund conforms to those listed by the Grand Treasurer except— Treasury bonds 1964; No. 378 $ 5,000.00 No. 1990 ; 1,000.00 No. 1991 1,000.00 No. 535 5,000.00 No. 536 5,000.00 No. 537 5,000.00 Total $ 22,000.00 had been withdrawn by FLOYD A. PALMER, Grand Treasurer, for conversion and proper receipts are in the files in lieu of these bonds. CHARITY FUND.
Series K—2.76% No. X106059K—Maturity, March 1968 No. V 97217K—Maturity, March 1969Series H . Bonds No. V508485H—Maturity, March 1968 No. V580517H—Maturity, March 1969. Series H . Bonds No. M7227371H—Maturity, April 1970....,: No. M7227272H—Maturity, April 1970 No. M7227373H—Maturity, April 1970 No. M7227374H—Maturity, April 1970.. , Treasury Bond, 21/2% No. 9628J—Redeemable, Dec. 1964; due Dec. 1969 Treasury Bond, 3 % % No. 2948—Maturity, May 1968 Series H. Bonds No. M7773536H—Maturity, March 1971 No. M7773537H—Maturity, March 1971 No. M7773 5 38H—Maturity, March 1971 No. M7773539H—Maturity, March 1971 No. M7773540H—Maturity, March 1971 Total Maturity U. S. Bonds in Charity Account General Fund, U. S. Bonds, Maturity Value Charity Fund, U. S. Bonds, Maturity Value
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$ 10,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 $ 49,000.00 $177,000.00 49,000.00
Total Value of U. S. Bonds $226,000.00 I certify that the U. S. Bonds listed in the General Fund and in Charity Fund, as listed above, are correct and in balance with the records of the First National Bank of Fredonia.
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R. BRODRICK MEMORIAL
Beginning balance, as of February 11, 1961 Received for deposit from Grand Secretary
131
CHARITY
FOUNDATION.
...$ _
Total sum for which to account Deduction from the acct.. Warrant No. 195 for $9,735.23
446.41 11,015.30
,$ 11,461.71 -$ 9,735.23
Balance in the funds, as of February 17, 1962
$
1,726.48
I certify that I have checked the account of the Lynn R. Brodrick Memorial Charity Foundation Fund and that the above figures are correct. Lynn R. Brodrick Memorial Charity Foundation Fund Bonds: As listed in the Grand Treasurer's Report $28,000.00. Since the cash balance in this fund shows $1,726.48 and no disbursements are drawn on this account, your committee recommends that $1,500,00 of this amount be invested in suitable securities. In reviewing the reports of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary we find the accounts to be in balance. In reviewing the bond account for the fiscal year. General fund bonds increased $20,000.00 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Charity fund bonds increased 5,000.00 Brodrick fund bonds increased 1,000.00 . -
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Maturity value of bonds $177,000.00 49,000.00 28,000.00
Total Bonds held by the M.'. W.". Grand Lodge
.,.$254,000.00
Your Committee has audited the expenses submitted by those entitled to expenses in attending the Annual Communication and have issued vouchers in payment of the same. W e have also delivered the mileage checks to the representatives of Lodges and others entitled to mileage. In making the recommendations for the general fund appropriations which will follow, the Committee has tried to carefully consider the welfare of the Craft in this Grand Jurisdiction, our Masonic Home and the cost of operating this Grand Lodge, with the sincere hope that all asking for appropriations keep in mind (although it may not seem in keeping with modern practice) that by careful management we may live within our appropriations. FROM THE GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS. RECOMMENDATION
MAXIMUM RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
This was referred to the committee on Finance. W e recommend the approval of this recommendation and that it be referred to the committee on Jurisprudence for implementation. RECOMMENDATION
SALARIES OF GRAND OFFICERS.
This was referred to the committee on Finance. W e recommend the approval of this recommendation and that it be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence for proper implementation. RECOMMENDATION
KANSAS MASONIC HOME.
This was referred to the committee on Finance. W e recommend the approval of this recommendation and that it also be referred to the committee on Jurisprudence for proper implementation. In studying the General fund appropriations we have seen fit to make some changes in the recommendations: Due to the serious illness of our Grand Lecturer, it has become necessary to have the Assistant Lecturer conduct the District Meetings
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at least for the balance of the spring meetings. W e therefore are making the following addition to the recommendation contained in the Grand Secretary's report: Allowance to Assistant Grand Lecturer $ 500.00 With the addition of two important committees, the Committee on Masonic Education and the Committee on Public Schools, the work load in the Grand Secretary's ofEce has been greatly increased. And we feel that all Masons in Kansas appreciate the vast fund of information that comes from this office. W e are therefore adding the following recommended appropriation: Grand Secretary's allowance $ 2,800.00 Also an increase in the cost of printing the Annual Proceedings to $2,750.00 from the $2,250.00 proposed, which is apparently an error as the cost of this item last year was $2,759-92. For the ensuing year we submit the following estimates and appropriations: GENERAL FUND REVENUES. One dollar per capita on 98,393 Interest on General Fund Bonds Miscellaneous receiptsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;items for resale
$ 98,393.00 6,000.00 5,400.00
Less 5 % per capita to Charity Fund
$109,793.00 4,919.65
Available for appropriation
$104,873.35
GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS. Budget ($45,000.00 x 72%) Annual Communication Expense Grand Master's contingent fund (By-Law 2-314) Grand Master's allowance (By-Law 2-306) , Grand Master's Apron and Jewell Grand Treasurer's allowance (By-Law 2-306) Grand Master & Grand Secretary Conference Grand Tyler and Assistant Grand Tyler (By-Law 2-306) Official Stenographer (By-Law 2-306) Grand Lecturer, Salary & Expense Assistant Grand Lecture allowance Committee on Ritualistic Work Mileage & Expense (By-Law 2-308-9-10) George Washington National Memorial â&#x20AC;&#x201D; .i Per diem allowance (By-Law 2-310) Masonic Service Association dues Committee on Masonic Education Committee on Public Schools Committee allowance (By-Law 2-307) Committee on Temple Building & Remodeling Committee on Trials & Punishments Grand Secretary's Allowance (By-Law 2-306) Printing Annual Proceedings Grand Secretary's Travel expense Printing Kansas Laws of Masonry Distribution of list of Regular Lodges Library Expense Microfilm equipment and expense.
$ 32,400.00 1,200.00 3,200.00 800.00 550.00 200.00 1,750.00 80.00 50.00 7,200.00 500.00 500.00 15,000.00 2,500.00 8,500.00 2,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 1,250.00 ..-. 500.00 800.00 2,800.00 2,750.00 1,500.00 2,750.00 400.00 500.00 1,000.00
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Stationery and Printing Postage and Express Items for resale Grand Lodge Building repairs..., Personal Property tax Payroll taxes (SS and Unemployment).â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Replacement of equipment in Grand Lodge office Miscellaneous expenses
2,500.00 2,250.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 225.00 350.00 1,000.00 1,000.00
ESTIMATED CHARITY FUND REVENUE 1 9 6 2 . Five per cent of per capita tax Interest on investments
4,919.65 1,350.00 6,269.(55
RECOMMENDED CHARITY FUND APPROPRIATIONS. Grand Lodge relief and Charity
_ .._
4,000.00
This committee is indebted to the Grand Treasurer, the Grand Secretary, and the personnel in the Grand Lodge office for their help in compiling this report. Fraternally submitted, FRANK M . HAROLD N . HENRY D . THOMAS L.
YEOMAN NICHOLS PARKINSON FRANCIS
Committee on Finance
REPORT O F THE COMMITTEE O N CORRESPONDENCE.
M.'. W.'. FLOYD S. ECORD, Chairman, presented the report of his
committee, which, on his motion, was adopted and ordered printed in the' Proceedings: For detailed report see page 239-
REPORT O F THE COMMITTEE O N JURISPRUDENCE.
W.". JAMES E. TALYOR, Chairman, submitted the following report which, on his motion, was adopted section by section, after which the report was adopted as a whole: To the At.'. W.'.
Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas:
Your Committee on Jurisprudence has reviewed the official acts of your Grand Master, as set forth in his address, and have also covered such of his recommendations as have been referred to the Committee, and wish to report as follows:
The Special Dispensations granted by your Grand Master, in the opinion of your Committee were issued in accordance with his prerogatives and in accordance
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with the Constitution and By-Laws of Masonry in Kansas, and are recommended for approval. II.
The ruling of your Grand Master as to attendance of the Chaplain of the subordinate Lodge at the District Meeting is found in accord with the intent and purpose of the By-law creating the position, and in accordance with the purpose of District Meetings. We recommend the approval of such action. Hit.
Your Committee has given consideration to the Grand Master's recommendation as to Maximum Retirement Benefits. Your Committee recognizes that Masonry teaches equality. To your Committee it seems that all officers and employees should be on an equal basis of computation. W e therefore recommend that By-law 2-403 should be amended in the following manner: ( 1 ) by striking out in subparagraph ( a ) the words "other than the lecturers"; ( 2 ) by inserting the words "or as lecturers" after the word "office" in line 5 of sub-paragraph ( a ) ; and (3) striking out all of subsection " B " so that By-law 2-403 will read as to subparagraph ( a ) : ( a ) For each eligible person the monthly amount shall be one fourth of his or her average monthly salary for two years next preceding retirement, plus one per cent of his or her monthly salary for each year of service in the Grand Secretary's office or as lecturer; provided, that no such retirement benefit shall amount to more than one hundred fifty dollars per month." IV.
Recognizing that living costs have been increasing, the activities of your Grand Lodge have been expanding, and the duties of the Grand Secretary correspondingly increasing, your committee believes that the recommendation of the Grand Master as to increase of compensation for additional duties and services should be recognized and that a provision for additional compensation, based on merit and services, with a sliding scale to be determined by the Council of Administration, whom we feel â&#x20AC;˘will be careful in expending your money, within limitation of available funds, we recommend the amendment of By-law 2-306 by adding thereto the following: . . . . Provided further, that for good cause shown, the Council of Administration may pay to the Grand Secretary an additional sum for meritorious or extra services rendered, such additional sum as they may deem advisable not to exceed $2,800.00, from the General Fund of the Grand Lodge. V.
The Committee on Reports of Grand Officers referred to the Jurisprudence Committee the interpretation of Viola Marcoot's will, as more fully set forth in the Grand Master's Report. Your Committee know nothing further than what is set forth in the address; we have not seen the will; we do not know the contentions of the several parties, interpretation of the Court and many other matters involved in such proceedings. However, since there does not appear and express provision against a Masonic lodge owning property jointly with organizations whose membership is based on a Masonic relationship, we see no reason why such groups should not continue to work together on common grounds for the mutual benefit of Masonry. Your Committee recommends the adoption and approval of the action of your Grand Master. W e also commend the admonition in
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effect to look well to the future, exercise common sense, judgment and discretion based on past history and looking well towards the future before entering upon any action, not only as to building projects, but other matters as well. yi. For too long a time, matters affecting our every-day life have been passed or glossed over by enactment of temporary or emergency legislation. The increasing span of human life, increasing the number of persons in our Masonic home, increasing costs of maintenance and operation, combine to make necessary increasing the amount for the Masonic Home on a permanent basis, and we therefore recommend the Grand Master's suggestion as to the special assessment for the Masonic Home, enacted as a temporary matter in 1957, now be made permanent; and we recommend amendment of our By-laws, accordingly; that the word "one" in line 6, fourth word from end, be changed to "two," so that the section will read: "Two Dollars to the Kansas Masonic Home Fund." That in line three, the word "two" shall be changed to "three," and the remaining portion of said Bylaw remain. That section 2-302 shall be amended in line three by changing the word "one" to "two," and "dollar" to "dollars," and except for such change the balance shall remain as now written. VII. About two weeks prior to the convening of this Grand Lodge Communication there was forwarded to the members of your Committee on Jurisprudence the Resolution from Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka, set forth in your Grand Master's Report and referred to us without recommendation. The members of your Committee believe that all voting should be done with intelligence based upon facts gleamed after a full and complete investigation. Many questions have come before your Committee, the answers to the same we cannot give, as we do not know them. For example, How many Masons in Kansas have been Masons for fifty years or longer? How many will attain fifty years in the years that lie ahead? How long do these fifty-year Masons continue to live? What is the average expectancy of these men based on todays' lengthened life expectancy? What will such change as asked for do to the funds of our Masonic Home? How much money will be involved? What will the burden be as to future years? How much responsibility should a local Lodge exercise in the conduct of its own affairs in granting life memberships under our Masonic Law? What will be the increased burden in years ahead? How many Lodges knew of this proposal so it could be studied? How many of you knew of the many involvements before coming here? Undoubtedly there are many more questions; we have not attempted to give a complete summation of same. Because we feel that facts should be presented based upon past and future possibilities, and since facts are necessary your Committee believes that the good of Masonry will be promoted by referring the Resolution to the incoming Master and his Council of Administration for determinaiton and reference, as such investigation may make proper, and we therefore move that the Resolution of Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka, be tabled at this time. Fraternally submitted, JAMES E . CHARLES WILLIAM KENNETH
TAYLOR F . BURKIN, JR. E . BRADFORD W . SHREVE
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PILAYER FOR GRAND LECTURER. V o i c i n g t h e s e n t i m e n t o f t h e b r e t h r e n t h a t a g r e a t v o i d w a s felt in t h e absence o f M . ' . W . ' . E . G L E N N R O B I S O N , occasioned by h i s illness, R.*. W . ' . B E N S . G R A Y B I L L , G r a n d Senior W a r d e n , m o v e d t h a t t h e G r a n d Secretary b e instructed t o c o m p o s e a n d send t o h i m a letter e x p r e s s i n g t h e w e l l wishes of t h e e n t i r e assembly, a n d wishes f o r h i s s p e e d y recovery, a n d t h a t t h e G r a n d C h a p l a i n lead t h e b r e t h r e n in p r a y e r . T h e m o t i o n carried, a n d t h e R e v . B r o . ' . W I L L A R D H E I M B E C K offered t h e f o l l o w i n g p r a y e r : Let us pray. O God, who have called some of us to places of responsibilities in this Order, who have given unto one of our brethren the ability and the call to be Grand Lecturer, we pray that Thou that dost have the issues of life will, in Thy providence, restore him to health and service. Grant unto him, O God, courage, physical health, strength and a joyous mind, that all these things might be granted, so encourage us all and cause us to remember him in our personal prayers to Thee, for we ask it in Christ's name, that great physician. Amen.
ELECTION. T h e G r a n d Master a n n o u n c e d t h a t t h e h o u r h a d arrived f o r t h e election of officers for t h e e n s u i n g year, a n d a p p o i n t e d t h e f o l l o w i n g tellers: T H O M A S C . R A U M , Chairman
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Lodge N o . 303
Lodge No. T H O M A S EDWARD CHEYNEY GEORGE E D W I N SCRIBNER FRANK T . MOORE — W I L L I A M E . FREESE.. W A R D HARRINGTON CHARLES R . LOCKWOOD ROBERT C . F R E N C H DwiGHT V. DODGE RAYMOND A. M C N E L E Y CHARLES D . GALLIPEAU
3 153 303 107 366 15 51 385 3 3
Lodge No. E L M E R M . JOHNSON..— CHARLES L . W I R T H W O O D R O W W . COLEMAN L U T H E R A. M E R K E R N E I L G . CORDELL M A R T I N H . POTTER ROBERT D . HOSKINS CHESTER L O N G IRA L . FILKEL O R I O N E . GOODING
54 311 303 37 65 .....332 12 332 .....102 51
T h e G r a n d M a s t e r t h e n o r d e r e d t h e ballots distributed. T h e election r e s u l t e d as f o l l o w s : Grand Master
....ARMAND H . BISHOP
Depty Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden
B E N W . GRAYBILL ..ARTHUR C . HODGSON O W E N E . HODGSON
Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary
.FLOYD A. PALMER CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S
GREETINGS FROM MICHIGAN. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r called u p o n R . ' . W . " . G L E N N L . A L T , D e p u t y G r a n d M a s t e r o f t h e G r a n d L o d g e o f M i c h i g a n , w h o r e s p o n d e d at s o m e
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length. Since he was a native of Doniphan County, he devoted much of his remarks upon his pride in being a Kansan and the fact that he attended Kansas University. After bringing the greetings of the Grand Lodge of Michigan and his Grand Master, Bro. ALT said in part: "1 was very happy to note your youth program, especially in regard to scholarships. One of the young ladies who won an award last night is a senior in the high school from which I graduated, Troy, Kans. . . . "I happen to be Chairman of the Engineering College Scholarship Committee of the University of Michigan, and I know what it means to these young people to have scholarships granted to them. . . . "DeMolay is growing in Michigan. W e are helping them all we can, both from a Grand Lodge and a local lodge standpoint. Just a week ago a new chapter was established in the northern part of the state. On the other side, I regret to report that I have recently found out that in the city of Detroit, we have a cell of Communist youth. W e must watch this."
R.'. W . ' . ALT also recited much information of interest in regard to the Michigan Masonic Home, and stated that the budget of the Grand Lodge amounted to nearly a million dollars of which about three fourths went to their Masonic Home.
REPORT O F THE COMMITTEE O N MASONIC EDUCATION.
M.*. W . ' . SCOTT E. KELSEY submitted the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M:.
W.'.
Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. oj Kansas:
The report of the activities of the Masonic Education Committee for 1961, as submitted by your Chairman and signed by the entire Committee, is as follows: Six Area meetings were held during October at the following places: Clay Center, Kiowa, Ness City, Derby, Coffeyville and Leavenworth. The attendance was very good. A total of 974 Masons registered for the six meetings. The most gratifying phase of the attendance to the Grand Lodge Officers, was the fact that 106 Masters of lodges, 108 Secretaries, 114 Wardens and 52 District Deputy Grand Masters were in attendance. Each member of the Masonic Education Committee, with the exception of your Chairman, delivered a paper on appropriate subjects of interest to the Operation of a Lodge. These papers will be mimeographed and distributed to all lodges in Kansas, this year. It is hoped that they will be read in 'Open Lodge', as they are of interest to all Masons. The papers at the evening sessions were delivered by the following brethren: M.". W . ' . S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY, Superintendent of the Kansas Masonic Home, gave a paper entitled "The Second Commandment"; M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER, Chairman of the Public Schools Committee used as his topic, "A Share in American Freedom," and M.'. W . ' . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary, discussed, "The Grand Secretary's Office and Its Operation." The meetings closed with an address by our Grand Master, M.'. W.". J O H N H. MURRAY, entitled, "What Can I D o ? " The evening meetings were exceptionally good, as was shown by the interest and applause of those in attendance.
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A "Question Box" was placed on the altar-at each meeting, and the brethren were urged to write questions on a card, pertaining to Masonry, and insert in the box at any time during the afternoon and fellowship hour. These questions were then referred to the Grand Master during the evening program for answers. This he did in an excellent manner. There were several plans suggested in the meeting which v/ere already in operation in different lodges in Kansas, as to ways to increase Lodge attendance. 1. Old Mission Lodge No. 153 is using a "One Night a Quarter", club, by which a member pledges to go to Lodge at least one night each quarter of the year. The winning club to be honored by the rest of the Lodge. 2. A number of lodges send a bulletin or personal letter to each member once a year advising them of activities in the lodge, urging them to attend lodge and become better acquainted with their brethren. 3. A suggestion made at each Area meeting to create better attendance at Lodge meetings could be expressed in this phrase by our Grand Junior Warden, R.'. W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON, "Get Something Going in Your Lodge." 4. DeMoIay Chapters should be encouraged by more lodges and assistance given to them by Masons attending DeMolay meetings. This suggestion came from the eastern part of the state. 5. Public Relations between the Lodges and the home town could be extended by newspaper stories of Lodge activities, such as honoring public ofBcials who are Masons, members of public school boards and teachers. 6. The suggestion of a waiting period between the Third Degree and York and Scottish Rite Degrees, was discussed at nearly all of our meetings. It was the opinion of some brethren that this would be good for Kansas Masonry. 7. A suggestion that the Grand Lodge should establish "Minimum Dues" for all lodges in Kansas, was made. 8. Planned programs for each stated meeting of the Lodge was heartily approved at all of our Area meetings. All of these suggestions arid many more came from our 90-minute discussion group period, in which all brethren present were privileged to participate. Commendation was made by those present, regarding the letter sent by our Grand Master M . ' . W.". J O H N H . MURRAY to all newly made "Entered Apprentices" giving them an incentive to continue with enthusiasm, in the completion of their degrees. W e are continually receiving letters from other Grand Jurisdictions and from our own brethren, commending our Grand Secretary, M.'. W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S for the outstanding work he is performing in editing our "Quarterly" and sending Information Bulletins throughout the year. H e keeps the Masons of Kansas informed on "What's Happening in Kansas Masonry." The cost of printing and mailing the Quarterly Bulletin has risen to about ten cents per copy, per quarter, but we feel that this is money well-spent. The Midwest Conference on Masonic Education was held in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, October 26-28, 1961. All of your Committee, along with your Grand Master and Grand Secretary, were in attendance. The Conference was most informative and helpful to your Grand Lodge Officers as to how Masonic Education in other Grand Jurisdictions operates and what it accomplishes. All twelve member Grand Jurisdictions of the Midwest Conference were present at this meeting in Cedar Rapids. CONRAD H A H N , P . G . M . of Connecticut and editor of the Masonic Service Association, gave the address at the banquet on Friday evening. The Midwest Conference on Masonic Education has a committee on "Masonic Maps," which is endeavoring to produce on a road map, the location of Masonic sites pertaining to Masonic history which would be of interest to Masons travelling
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through t h e country. It is planned to have such a map printed and made available through the Grand Secretary's office. If you have such a Masonic site near your Lodge, the Masonic Education Committee of Kansas would appreciate hearing from you so that we can complete our Kansas map. We have to date, received invitations to hold Area meetings for 1962 in the following Lodges: St. Thomas N o . 306, Colby; Mt. Moriah N o . 179, Kinsley; Commanche N o . 295, Coldwater; Parsons N o . 117, Parsons; Lawrence N o . 6, Lawrence; Fidelity No. 106, Eureka; Golden Rule N o . 90, Topeka and Wyandotte No. 3 at Kansas City. If your lodge is desirous of being host to an Area meeting this year, I am sure the Masonic Education Committee will be pleased to hear from you. The time and place for the 1962 Area meetings will be selected by the Committee sometime in April. It is with much appreciation that your Committee has served the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master and the Grand Lodge of Kansas this year. W e feel that Masonic Education is providing a needed service to the Masons of Kansas, and we ask the continued support of the officers and members of all lodges in our Grand Jurisdiction, for without your help our Area meetings would not be a success. Fraternally submitted, SCOTT E . KELSEV, Chairman ARMAND H . BISHOP B E N W . GRAYBILL A R T H U R C . HODGSON O W E N E . HODGSON
GREETINGS FROM ILLINOIS. R . ' . W . ' . C L A R E N C E P . SCHWARZ, the Deputy Grand Master of the G r a n d L o d g e of lUinois a n d t h e personal representative of M . ' . W . ' . H A R O L D D . R O S S , G r a n d Master, w a s called u p o n t o b r i n g g r e e t i n g s from t h a t jurisdiction, a n d r e s p o n d e d in part as f o l l o w s : "M.'.
W . ' . Grand Master, and Brethren:
"I am under specific instructions from our Grand Master to bring greetings of the Illinois Masons to this fine jurisdiction of Kansas. "Our losses in Illinois have been terrific. W e have lost over 7,500 members in the last two years. For the first time in Illinois Masonry the Grand Master and the Deputy Grand Master are devoting all of their time to Masonry. I am putting in 10 and 12 hours a day. "We want to do some of the things that you brethren are doing. I was thrilled last night at the banquet when I saw nine of those ten young people being awarded certificates and scholarships by the Masons of Kansas. W e do not do that in Illinois, but this is one of the Grand Master's planks in his platform. " W e want to recognize youth organizations. I find that sixty-five per cent of Illinois DeMolay boys become Masons. W e like that. W e are paying attention to young ladies organizations too for some day those young ladies may marry a young man. "I have enjoyed your hospitality and I hope that the Grand Lodge of Kansas will be: represented in Chicago the first week in October."
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PRESENTATION O N BEHALF O F WHITE SHRINE CLUBS O F KANSAS.
M.'. W.". SCOTT E . KELSEY, acting on behalf of the 20 White Shrine Clubs of Kansas, presented the Grand Lodge with a check in the amount of $250. The check was accepted by the Grand Master who expressed his sincere appreciation, whereupon R.'. W.'. BEN W . GRAYBILL, Grand Senior Warden moved that the donation be endorsed over to the Kansas Masonic Home. This motion was seconded and carried. ;. The Grand Secretary accordingly endorsed the check and turned it over to the Secretary of the Kansas Masonic Home Board, M.'. W.'. OTTO R. SOUDERS.
REMARKS BY R . ' . W . " . SAM H . HARDIN.
The Grand Master then called upon R.". W.". SAM H . HARDIN Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Alberta, who arranged a visit to his son now living in Topeka at a time when he could also visit our Annual Communication. Bro. HARDIN responded most graciously with expressions appropriate to the occasion. A portion of his remarks follows: "Most Worshipful Grand Master, Distinguished Visitors, and Brethren of Kansas: "First of all I wish to bring you greetings from our Grand Master, who has just returned from Washington. I saw him only two days before I started out on this long trip and he asked me to extend to you his greetings and his good wishes for a very successful and harmonious conference. I see that his wishes have come true. And also I would like to personally congratulate you on this very successful Grand Lodge Communication. "Masonry, my brethren is not one lodge. It is not one jurisdiction, but many jurisdictions. When the father of Freemasonry laid the foundation of our Order, their mind was to create the universal brotherhood of man through the Fatherhood of God. Thus, we are using our Bible for our guide. "It should be our aim to fashion man that he can live in peace and spend his efforts to fight the millions of enemies that surround us. The doctor no sooner finds a cure for one ailment, than another ailment comes on. Disease and distress should be our enemies. "Prior to the Declaration of Independence, we had on the entire American continent only 2,500 Masons but each one was a leader in his respective community. What we need is not members, but Masons. "In closing I want to say that it is just as far from Kansas to Alberta as it is from Alberta to Kansas. If I can come here, you can come to Alberta, and I hope you will. Thank you for everything."
PRESENTATION O F KEY TO T H E Q T Y .
W . ' . The Hon. EDWARD J. CAMP, Mayor of Topeka requested permission to appear in the Grand East, and presented Grand Master MURRAY with the Key to the City of Topeka, assuring him that he was always welcome, whether as a Mason or a legislator. The Grand Master re-
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sponded by thanking the Mayor for the many courtesies rendered him and the brethren while in the city, and for the Key which, h e declared, "I am going to use." INVITATION. W . ' . WooDROW W . COLEMAN of Albert Pike Lodge N o . 303 expressed appreciation to the Topeka Lodges for their hospitality, and cordially invited the Grand Lodge to hold its next Annual Communication in Wichita. On motion of the Grand Junior Warden, the invitation was accepted. READING OF THE JOURNAL. On motion of M . ' . W . " . CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S , duly seconded
and carried the reading of the journal was dispensed with. / INSTALLATION. Due to the illness of M.". W . ' . E. G L E N ROBISON, who has been the Installing Officer for many years, M . \ W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY was
pressed into service on very short notice. He committed the Installation Service to niemory and presided as an outstanding officer. Besides M . ' . W . " . IRBY as Installing Officer, M . ' . W . " . SCOTT E . K E L S E Y acting as
Grand Senior Warden; M . ' . W . ' . EARL R . BROWN as Grand Junior Warden; M.". W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER as Grand Senior Deacon; M . ' . W . ' . R A Y W . K I N Z I E as Grand Junior Deacon; M.". W . ' . FLOYD S.
EcoRD as Grand Marshal; Brother WILLARD HEIMBECK, Grand Chaplain. They conducted the Solemn Service in a very exemplary manner, installing the following elective and appointive Grand Officers for the ensuing year. M.'. W . ' . ARM AND H. BISHOP, Grand Master. Parsons N o . 117, c/o Post Office, Parsons R.". W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL, Deputy Grand Master, Old Mission N o . 153, 5209 Catalina, Shawnee Mission R.'. W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON, Grand Senior Warden, Cornerstone N o . 219, P. O. Box 529, Lyons R.'. W . ' . O W E N E . HODGSON, Grand Junior Warden, Salina N o . 60, 660 Highland, Salina R.'. W . ' . FLOYD A. PALMER, Grand Treasurer, Fortitude N o . 107, P . O . Box 1349, Topeka M.'. W . ' . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary, Cherryvale N o . 137, P. O. Box 1217, Topeka Bro. J O H N LUKE G E H M A N , Grand Chaplain, Prudence N o . 100, 1606 Broadway, Parsons W . ' . WILLIAM E . MONTGOMERY, Grand Senior Deacon, Syracuse N o . 309 Syracuse W . ' . J. EARL ODEN, Grand Junior Deacon, Parsons N o . 117, 2431 Washington, Parsons
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W . ' . K E N N E T H S . FINCHAM, Grand Marshal, Blue Rapids No. 169, 705 Chestnut, Blue Rapids W.". IRA F . PURKEY, Grand Sword Bearer, York No. 57, 728 Ida, Wichita 11, Kansas W . ' . LEWIS S . GECKELER, Grand Senior Steward, Barney No. 279, Dighton W.". ROBERT M . GOUGH, Grand Junior Steward, Barney No. 279, Dighton W . ' . H. JACKSON STATON, Grand Pursuivant, Ionic No. 254, St. John W.". LAUREN DALE RIGG, Grand Tyler, Joppa No. 223. Leon W . ' . H E N R V C . W R I G H T , Assistant Grand Tyler, Vesper No. 136, Box 32S, Sedan INSTALLATION O F DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r called u p t h e District D e p u t y G r a n d Masters w h o h a d been a p p o i n t e d for 1 9 6 2 , presented t h e m t h e i r C o m m i s s i o n s , a n d d e c l a r e d t h e m d u l y installed. ANNOUNCEMENT. M A U R I C E D . R O B I N S O N , M a s t e r of Parsons L o d g e N o . 1 1 7 , ann o u n c e d a reception to b e h e l d in Parsons A p r i l 7 h o n o r i n g M . ' . W . ' . A R M A N D H . B I S H O P , G r a n d Master, t o w h i c h a i l w e r e invited to attend. 1 9 6 2 COMMITTEE On
APPOINTMENTS.
Credentials: W.\ K E N N E T H W . SHREVE, Bestor G. Brown N o . 433, 626 S. St. Claii, Wichita, 13 W.". G L E N N F . HAMLIN, Olathe No. 19, 200 S. Water Street, Olathe W . ' . JAMES P . BROWN, Washington No. 5, 1209 Ridge Road, Atchison W / . K A R L I N V. KNIGHT, Wichita No. 99, 220 W . 13th Street, Wichita W . ' . ROBERT C . MENGES, Benevolent No. 98, 110 W . Third, Abilene
On Reports of Grand Officers: W.". ScoTT A . MOUSE, Emporia No. 12, 730 E. 9th, Emporia W . ' . IRVIN BACHTENKIRCHER, North Star N o . 168, 2659 North Iva, Wichita W . ' . FRED E . PECHIN, Derby N o . 365, 3945 Ross Parkway, Wichita 10 â&#x20AC;¢ W.". D A M O N M . GRIMES, Paola No. 37, R.R. 4, Paola
W.". THOMAS L . FRANCIS, York No. 57, 2039 S. Estelle, Wichita On Finance: W.". FRANK M . Y E O M A N , Ninnescah N o . 230, Box 309, Kingman
W . ' . ARTHUR L . GABLE, Roger E. Sherman No. 369, 2924 Hickam Drive, Kansas City, Kansas W . ' . ANDREW E . OLSON, Dwight No. 374, Dwight
W . ' . W I L L I A M E . CAREY, Hoyt N o . 327, Masonic Temple, 10th & Van Buren, Topeka W . ' . MORRIS S . D 6 W E L L , Council Grove N o . 36, Box 147, Council Grove On
Jurisprudence: W . ' . JAMES E . TAYLOR, Sharon Springs No. 417, Sharon Springs M . ' . W . ' . WiLLLAM H. HARRISON, Downs N o . 204, Downs W . ' . H E N R Y D . PARKINSON, Anthem No. 294, Scott City W.*. H U G H T . CRAIG, St. Johns N o . 113, Box 472, Concordia
W.". JAMES H . TRICE, J R . , Delta N o . 77, Medicine Lodge
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Work:
M.'. W . JAMES H . TRICE, Delta N o . 77, Medicine Lodge M.'. W . ' . E . G L E N N ROBISON, Hebron N O . 314, Gridley M.". W . ' . ARTHUR H. STRICKLAND, Kaw N O . 272, Scottish Rite Temple, 7th & Ann, Kansas City, Kansas On Trials and
Punishments:
W.". W I L L I A M J. YOTTER, Leoti N o . 340, Leoti M . ' . W . ' . KARL J. BAUMGARTNER, Goodland N o . 321, Box 238, Goodland
W.". THOMAS C . RAUM, JR., Albert Pike No. 303, Courthouse, Wichita W . ' . HAROLD N , NICHOLS, Armourdale N o . 271, 1968 N . 32nd St., Kansas City, Kansas On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D.: W . \ W I L L I A M CHAPMAN, Oakley No. 253, Box 635, Oakley
W . ' . J O H N T . DORMOIS, Wyandotte No. 3, 751 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City W / . SAMUEL G . KELSEY, Topeka No. 17, R.R. N o . 1, Silver Lake On
Correspondence: M . ' . W . ' . FLOYD S. ECORD; Burlington No. 66, Burlington
On Foreign
Relations:
M . " . W . ' . CLAUD F . YOUNG, Rising Sun No. 8, 1733 Sixteenth St. N.W., Washington, D.C. M.". W . ' . BRUCE N E W T O N , Albert Pike No. 303, 328 East First, Wichita M . ' . W . \ JAMES H . STEWART, J R . , Albert Pike N o . 303, 13215 W .
21st.
R.F.D. 7, Wichita On Masonic
Education:
M.". W . ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY, Topeka No. 17, 1346 Arter, Topeka R.". W.". B E N W . GRAYBILL, Old Mission No. 153, 5209 Catalina Road, Shawnee Mission R.'. W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON, Cornerstone N o . 219, Box 529, Lyons
R.'. W . ' . O W E N E . HODGSON, Salina No. 60, 660 Highland, Salina W . ' . W I L L I A M E . MONTGOMERY, Syracuse No. 309, Syracuse
On Public
Schools:
M.". W.". J O H N H . MURRAY, King Solomon N o . 10, 1020 S. 4th, Leavenworth M.'. W / . RICHARD L . BECKER, Keystone N o . 102, Columbia Bldg., Coffeyville M . ' . W . ' . EARL R . BROWN, Plains No. 367, Plains M . ' . W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY, Rising Sun N o . 8, 209 S. Main, Ft. Scott
M / . W . ' . R A Y W . KINZIE, Bestor G. Brown No. 433, Box 56, Wichita On Temple Building and
Remodeling:
W.". D O N C . HEMINGER, Great Bend No. 15, Box 613, Great Bend W . ' . FLAVIUS O . DOTY, Pittsburg No. 187, 1701 N . Grand, Pittsburg W . ' . W I L L I A M E . BRADFORD, Lyra No. 256, Wamego W . ' . M E L V I N V. J O H N S O N , Hoisington N o . 331, P. O. Box 328, Hoisington
W . ' . ROBERT E . FERGUSON, Marysville N O . 91, 700 N . 12th Street, Marysville On
Necrology: W.". CARROLL C . ARNETT, Belleville No. 129, 1004 18th. St., Belleville
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CLOSING.
The M.'. W.:,. Grand Master then closed the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge in Ample Form, following prayer by the Grand Chaplain.
^^i^*n.*^-W 7 & ^ ^ o i . ^ Grand Master
ATTEST:
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Grand Secretary
APPOINTIVE GRAND OFFICERS 1961 WILLARD HElM BECK, Grand Chaplain; (2) OWEN E. HODGSON, Grand Senior Deacon; (3) FLOYD H. COFFMAN, Grand Junior Deacon; (4) ELMER F. ANDERSON , Grand Marshal; (5) FERNANDO J. LEDOUX, Grand Sword Bearer; (6) RICHARD J. BELLMAN, Grand . Senior Steward; (7) ROBERT F. RILEY, Grand Junior Steward; (B) HAROLD L. SLOAN, Grand Pursuivanti (9) LAUREN DALE RIGG, Grand Tyler; (10) HENRY C. WRIGHT, Ass't Grand Tyler. (l)
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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF
M.-. W.-. JOHN HIRAM MURRAY â&#x20AC;˘
GRAND MASTER OF MASONS IN KANSAS
;
March 9, 1961 to March 15, 1962 By M.". W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S , Past Grand Master
My association with J O H N HIRAM MURRAY dates from early January 1953 when I found myself seated across the aisle from a young legislator in the Kansas House of Representatives. H e was old in experience in that branch of government for he was serving his third term in the House while I was a freshman member from Montgomery County. It did not take long to observe that J O H N H . MURRAY had the kind of character qualifications which make for a successful career in business, law, as a public servant, or in any field of endeavor. One found in him a staunchness of character that is uppermost among the many fine qualities possessed by the one who was destined to become Grand Master of our Grand Lodge. These attributes were apparent to others for he achieved increasing responsibilities in the legislative halls of the state house and in 1957 was elected to the State Senate from Leavenworth County. Shortly before that, he was chosen by M.'. W . ' . RICHARD L. BECKER, a former member of the legislature to be Grand Senior Deacon of the Grand Lodge of Kansas and thus place him in the line that made him the 92nd Grand Master in our 106 years as a Grand Lodge. He is the 39th attorney to become Grand Master of Kansas Masons. M . ' . W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY has written into the records of our Grand Lodge an outstanding year of service to the Craft. His 35,000 miles of travel from one corner of our state to the other, his conduct of the public ceremonies of our Order in a diginified and competent manner, his genial way of taking each responsibility in proper stride, his refusal to be stampeded into any action which might result in complications, and his willingness to serve to the limit of his endurance (and sometimes, beyond) have endeared him to thousands of his brethren, and set a pattern that will be difficult for succeeding Grand Masters to follow. The subject of this sketch is a product of Leavenworth. He was born on January 28, 1914 on a farm in Delaware township near Lansing, in Leavenworth County. His parents were ROY MURRAY, a former sheriff of Leavenworth County, and FtoY -B,URT MURRAY. They were farm folks, and there was one other child, DOROTHY .KATHERINE.
The
mother of J O H N and
D O R O T H Y KATHERINE MURRAY
passed-away when J O H N was 5 years of age and the children then went to live with '.their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J O H N W . MURRAY, who also farmed, and the grandfather did some auctioneering on the side. When the father, ROY MURRAY, remarried in 1920 to Miss A N N A GRAPE, the children returned to the father's home. At that time the father operated a General Store at Holing. It is interesting to note that all the MURRAYS, J O H N HIRAM, his father ROY, and his grandfather J O H N W . MURRAY all attended Central School No. 9 in Leavenworth County. The district was later consolidated, but the old school building was moved to the Leavenworth High School grounds for exhibition dur-
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ing the Kansas Centennial. It is still there to show the "then" as compared to the "now", or the "past" and "present" of Kansas schools. When J O H N HIRAM'S father was elected Sheriff of Leavenworth County he moved the family to Leavenworth on January 1, 1931, and J O H N HIRAM and his sister DOROTHY KATHERINE who were then attending High School at Jarbalo transferred to Leavenworth High School from which they graduated. Our Grand Master confesses that his first interest in Masonry came as a boy when he saw the Masons come to and go from their meetings over his father's general store at Boling. Boling Lodge N o . 365 originally received the petition of ROY MURRAY, and he kept his membership there until the Lodge was consolidated with Henri Lodge N o . 190 at Tonganoxie following a fire which destroyed the Boling lodge hall about 1935. ROY MURRAY later moved his membership to King Solomon Lodge N o . 10, and was a member there at the time of his death on June 23, 1956. There were Masons on all sides of the Murray family, for J O H N HIRAM'S grandfather on his mother's side held membership in a Missouri Lodge. His name was HIRAM BURT, and so J O H N HIRAM was named after his two grand-
fathers. His wife's father, ERNEST J. LORD was a Mason and his sister DOROTHY KATHERINE
(now Mrs. DOROTHY M O R A N )
is happily married to a member of
Albert Pike Lodge No. 303 at Wichita. The MORANS make their home at Russell Kansas, where Mrs. MORAN has been a case worker in social welfare for some time. The step mother who was Miss A N N A GRAPE before her marriage to R O Y MURRAY in 1920 proved to be a real mother to J O H N HIRAM and his sister, and hardly any one in Leavenworth knows different. She is living a few doors from the son she raised, and in whom she exhibits a real ipother's pride. After completing High School in Leavenworth, the future Grand Master of Masons in Kansas left his home town for the neighboring city of Lawrence long enough to secure University training and an LLB from the Kansas University law school in 1938, then returned home to begin a life of public service. His responsibilities in that direction have increased with the years, and with each added responsibility, he has not been found wanting in any particular. His first service in the public interest was as a police judge, then County Attorney, and in between he managed a two year hitch as an officer in Uncle Sam's Navy. â&#x20AC;˘ In 1949 he began his distinguished service in the State Legislature as a Representative from Leavenworth County, and after serving eight years in the House of Representatives, was elected to the Senate for a four year term. In I960 he was returned for another four years in the Senate where his experience and ability has earned for him respect and recognition. H e has served on many important committees and is chairman of the Federal and State Affairs Committee which is one of the most important posts in the legislative branch of our state government. At home he has taken his share of community responsibilities by supporting and serving well in civic affairs. He is an active layman in church affairs, now serving as elder in the century old First Presbyterian church of his native city. Perhaps the best side of M . ' . W . ' . MURRAY'S character is demonstrated in his home life. He was married to Miss DOROTHY LORD on October 1, 1939, and the beautiful relationship which exists in the home which they manage marks the couple as exemplifying the finest tradition of Christian living. They are the parents of two fine young men, RICHARD now 21, who has had a year and a half at Kansas University and 6 months in the U. S. Marines, and J O H N J R . , who will graduate from High School this spring. H e plans to study Forestry after a six months tour with the U. S. Marines.
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The boys are much devoted to their parents and the foursome reminds one of the famous television team of Ozzie and Harriet. Aside from the many public duties borne by M . ' . W.". MURRAY, he is in general law practice, the legal counsel and member of the board of directors of the Citizens Mutual Building & Loan Association of Leavenworth and city attorney for the neighboring city of Lansing. He served King Solomon Lodge N o . 10 as its Master in 1944, which was a good year in the Lodge. His other Masonic activities are indicated in the appended Masonic record. The mantle of responsibility has fallen on the shoulders of M.". W . ' . JOHK H. MURRAY on many occasions. Certainly one of the most important of these was when the purple of our Fraternity was placed around him a year ago. It has seldom fallen on a more deserving or a more capable brother. And the end is not yet, for our junior Past Grand Master is a man young in years and certain to attain to other and important honors in many fields. MASONIC K I N G SOLOMON LODGE N O .
RECORD
10.
Initiated Nov. 10, 1938, Passed December 8, 1938, Raised January 26, 1939Junior Deacon 1941; Junior Warden 1942; Senior Warden 1943; Worshipful Master 1944. GRAND LODGE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS.
On Jurisprudence, Member, 1954. On Masonic Education, Member 1958, 1959 and I960. G R A N D LODGE O F F I C E S H E L D .
Grand Senior Deacon, 1957; Grand Junior Warden, 1958; Grand Senior Warden, 1959; Deputy Grand Master, 1960; Grand Master, 1961. CAPITULAR. LEAVENWORTH C H A P T E R N O . 2, R. A. M.
Mark Master, April 16, 1943; Past Master, April 26, 1943; Most Excellent Master, April 26, 1943; Royal Arch, May 24, 1943. CRYPTIC. LEAVENWORTH C O U N C I L N O . 1, R. & S. M.
Royal Master, April 15, 1949; Select Master, April 15, 1949; Super Excellent Master, May 19, 1949. CHRISTIAN KNIGHTHOOD. LEAVENWORTH COM|MANDERY N O . 1, K. T.
Knight of the Red Cross, October 27, 1943; Knight of Malta, October 27. 1943; Order of the Temple, November 16, 1943. Senior Warden, 1944. OTHER AFFILIATIONS.
Byington Chapter N o . 177, O . E. S., Worthy Patron, 1948. Lawrence Consistory A. &A.S.R. since 1957 was Class President. Abdallah Temple A. A. O. N . M. S. since 1946â&#x20AC;&#x201D;member of the Patrol for 9 years. First President of the Leavenworth County Shrine Club. Leavenworth Hi-Twelve, Past President DeMolay. St. Augustine Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine, Topeka, Member. National Sojourners, Member Ft. Leavenworth Chapter N o . 154. Member District N o . 3, Past Master's Association. Royal Order of Jesters, member, Kansas City, Kansas Court No. 93.
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Association of Past Grand Masters OF KANSAS Topeka, Kansas, March 13, 1962 The Fifty-Eighth Annual Meeting of the Association of Past Grand Masters of Kansas was held in the Kansan Hotel at Topeka, on Tuesday, March 13, 1962 at 6:00 P.M. with the following present: JAMES A. GAS^LER _,._.. OTTO R. SOUDERS HENRY S. BUZICK, JR., CLAUD F . YOUNG i ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND CHARLES S. MCGINNESS JAMES H . TRICE SAMUEL G . WILES WILLIAM H . HARRISON
1934 1935 1938 -1939 1940 1943 1944 1946 1949
S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY BRUCE NEWTON FLOYD S. ECORD SCOTT E. KELSEY KARL J. BAUMGARTNER RICHARD L. BECKER EARL R. BROWN ADDISON C. IRBY . ; . RAY W . KINZIE _
1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 I960
M . ' . W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY, the Grand Master was also present. The following Distinguished Guests from other Grand Jurisdictions were present: M.". W.'. CLAIR H . LITTLE, Grand Master of Wisconsin M.'. W.'. HOMER E. BARKLEY, Grand Master of Oklahoma A Table Lodge was opened by M . ' . W.'. RICHARD L . BECKER, the President, with M . ' . W . ' . EARL R . B R O W N as Senior Warden, ADDI-
SON C. IRBY, Junior Warden, and RAY W . KINZIE, Steward and Tiler. M.". W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY, being in waiting, was elected to membership in the Association, and the Induction Ceremony was conducted by M . ' . W . " . RICHARD L . BECKER, making M . ' . W . " . J O H N ' H .
MURRAY a member of this Association. The Distinguished Guests were both introduced and each made a few remarks, after which a motion was made, seconded and carried that these Distinguished Masons be made Honorary Members of this Association. Appropriate cards were presented to each. M.*. W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS delivered a beautiful tribute to the memory of our late Brother, M . ' . W . ' . B E N S. PAULEN, and a similar memorial was given by M.". W . " . S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY to M . ' . W . " . CLARENCE
G . NEVINS.
A motion was made by M.". W.". CLAUD F . Y O U N G that the reading and discussion of the Grand Master's address be dispensed with, and that the evening be spent in social intercourse. After some discus-
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sion, the motion was declared lost; and a discussion of the principal parts of the Address were taken up. The dinner had been arranged by M . ' . W . ' . RAY W . KINZIE, and was very delicious, and well served. T h e election of officers was the next order of business, and it resulted as follows: EARL R. BROWN
President
ADDISON C. IRBY
Senior Warden
RAY W . KINZIE
Junior Warden
ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND
Secretary
JOHN H . MURRAY
Tiler
The following were absent, either for business reasons or on account of illness, and the Secretary was instructed to send letters to each, expressing our regrets that they could not be present: FERRIS M . HILL GEORGE F . BEEZLEY RoscoE E. PETERSON
CLINE C. CURTISS JAMES H . STEWART, JR. E. GLENN ROBISON
N o further business appearing, the Table Lodge was closed. A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND,
Secretary
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LOCATION A N D NUMBERS OF LODGES IN ALL DISTRICTS. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
1.—Highland, 1; Troy, 55; Wathena, .64; White Cloud, 78; Bendena, 440 Denton, 449. 2.—Potter, 4; Atchison, 5; Doniphan, 3 1 ; Effingham, 48; Huron, 72 Muscotah, 116; Atchison, 158. 3.—Leavenworth, 2; Leavenworth, 10; Easton, 45; Lansing, 49; Leavenworth 68; Fort Leavenworth, 311. 4.—Kansas City, 3 ; Bethel, 96; Kansas City, 271; Kansas City, 272 Bonner Springs, 366; Kansas City, 369; Kansas City, 438. 5.—Shawnee, 54; Prairie Village, 153; Kansas City, 322; Kansas City, 333 Overland Park, 436. 6.—Olathe, 19; Spring Hill, 56; Gardner, 65; Edgerton, 127; Lenexa, 135 Stanley, 444. 7.—Osawatoraie, 24; Paola, 37; Fontana, 131, Louisburg, 243. 8.—Mound City, 33; LaCygne, 61; Pleasanton, 88; Blue Mound, 286; Parker, 341. 9.—Fort Scott, 8; Mapleton, 28; Xenia, 47; Devon, 92; Garland, 108; Uniontown, 115; Fulton, 210; Hiattville, 216; Bronson, 268; Hepler, 398. 10.—Girard, 93; Cherokee, 119; Pittsburg, 187; Mulberry, 261; Arcadia, 329; Arma, 408. 11.—Baxter Springs, 71; Columbus, 100; Galena, 194; Weir, 274; Scammon, 351. 12.—Oswego, 63; Altamont, 69; Chetopa, 73; Parsons, 117; Mound Valley, 218; McCune, 237. . : 13.—Erie, 76; Chanute, 1031 Thayer, 149; Walnut, 229; Urbana, 239. l 4 . ^ H u m b o l d t , 29; lola, 38; Moran, 245; Savonburg, 315; LaHarpe, 325. 15.—Garnett, 44; Colony, 212; Westphalia, 305; Kincaid, 338; Lane, 339. 16.—Ottawa, 18; Melvern; 22; Pomona, 41; Williamsburg, 224; Waverly, 244; Quenemo, 270; Wellsville, 356. 17.—Lawrence, 6; Lawrence, 9; Baldwin, 23; DeSoto, 40; Eudora, 83; Tonganoxie, 190; Linwood, 241; Lecompton, 420. 18.—Oskaloosa, 14; Valley Falls, 21; Winchester, 84; Meriden, 236; McLouth, 256; Nortonville, 266; Perry, 415. 19.—Hiawatha, 35; Robinson, 159; Sabetha, 162; Hamlin, 185; Horton, 326; Powhattan, 363; Morrill, 373. 20.—Oketo, 25; Seneca, 39; Marysville, 91; Axtell, 234; Beattie, 259; Oneida, 323; Summerfield, 354. 21.—Frankfort, 67; Waterville, 85; Blue Rapids, 169; Vermillion, 320. 22.—Corning, 13; Wetmore, 53; Centralia, 89; Netawaka, 130; Whiting, 250; Goff, 430. 23.—Circleville, 20; Holton, 42; Soldier, 240; Hoyt, 327; Denison, 372; Mayetta, 393. 24.—Silver Lake, 50; St. Marys, 52; Topeka, 90; Rossville, 111; Delia, 419. 25.—Topeka, 17; Auburn, 32; Topeka, 51; Topeka, 225; Richland, 248; Topeka, 385; Wakarusa, 402. 26.—Overbrook, 62; Carbondale, 70; Burlingame, 79; Lyndon, 101; Osage City, 141; Scranton, 407. 27.—Leroy, 27; Burlington, 66; Neosho Falls, 82; Yates Center, 144; Gridley, 314.
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No. 28.—New Albany, 8 1 ; Neodesha, 94; Fredonia, 95; Altoona, 118; Fall River, 163; Buffalo, 379; Benedict, 403. No. 29.—Coffeyville, 102; Independence, 107; Elk City, 132; Cherryvale, 137; Edna, 345. No. 30.—Sedan, 136; Caney, 324; Elgin, 350; Cedar Vale, 355; Tyro, 386. No. 31.—Longton, 26; Elk Falls, 126; Howard, 155; Severy, 213; Moline, 267. No. 32.—Eureka, 106; Toronto, 121; Madison, 196; Hamilton, 301; Climax, 411No. 33.—Emporia, 12; Cottonwood Falls, 80; Americus, 109; Lebo, 152; Hartford, 193; Allen, 335; Saffordville, 395. No. 34.—Dover, 138; Alma, 161; Eskridge, 205; Maple Hill, 370; Harveyville, 421. No. 35.—Havensville, 34; Onaga, 188; Westmoreland, 257; Fostoria, 392. No. 36.—Manhattan, 16; Wamego, 75; Randolph, 166; Leonardville, 235; Riley, 344. No. 37.—Washington, 104; Linn, 170; Haddam, 226; Greenleaf, 232. No. 38.—Clifton, 122; Clay Center, 134; Green, 296; Oak Hill, 334; Wakefield, 396. No. 39.—Junction City, 7; Abilene, 98; Solomon, 105; Chapman, 280; Enterprise, 437. No. 40.—Hope, 288; Herington, 307; Gypsum, 328; White City, 380; Burdick, 429. No. 41.—Council Grove, 36; Alta Vista, 357; Dwight, 374; Wilsey, 382. No. 42.—Florence, 114; Peabody, 120; Newton, 142; Marion, 147. No. 43.—Towanda, 30; Augusta, 74; El Dorado, 97; Douglass, 151; Leon, 223; Potwin, 228; Latham, 401. No. 44.—Winfield, 110; Arkansas City, 133; Dexter, 156; Burden, 233; Maple City, 342. No. 45.—Wellington, 150; South Haven, 157; Oxford, 165; Caldwell, 203; Milan, 255; Argonia, 285. No. 46.—Haysville, 112; Belle Plaine, 173; Mulvane, 201; Cheney, 258; Conway • Springs, 269; Clearwater, 273; Derby, 365. No. 47.—Wichita, 57, Wichita, 86; Wichita, 99; Wichita, 168; Wichita, 303; Wichita, 313; Wichita, 433. No. 48.—Halstead, 46; Sedgwick, 139; Whitewater, 180; Burton, 182; Mount Hope, 238; Valley Center, 364. No. 49.—McPherson, 172; Canton, 197; Galva, 251; Windom, 276; Moundridge, 346; Marquette, 353; Lindsborg, 397. No. 50.—Barnard, 59; Minneapolis, 143; Beloit, 145; Delphos, 202; Simpson, 214; Scottsville, 249; Glasco, 292. No. 51.—Concordia, 113; Clyde, 176; Jamestown, 227; Miltonvale, 242. No. 52.—Republic, 123; Munden, 128; Belleville, 129; Courtland, 211; Scandia, 221; Narka, 349; Cuba, 362. No. 53.—Jewell, 11; Mankato, 87; Burr Oak, 178; Lebanon, 287; Randall, 304; Formoso, 336. No. 54.—Salina, 60; Ellsworth, 146; Brooksville, 209; Wilson, 298; Holyrood, 343. No. 55.—Lyons, 192; Little River, 219; Chase, 247; Frederick, 337; Geneseo, 361. No. 56.—Nickerson, 4 3 ; Hutchinson, 124; Hutchinson, 1,40; Sterling, 171; Hutchinson, 445. No. 57.—Haven, 208; Arlington, 299; Turon, 358; Sylvia, 3 9 1 ; Pretty Prairie, 428
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No. 58.—Kingman, 230; Norwich, 319; Spivey, 347; Zenda, 378; Cunningham, 427. No. 59.—Anthony, 200; Harper, 206; Attica, 262; Bluff City, 368; Freeport, 389. No. 60.—Medicine Lodge, 77; Lake City, 260; Hazelton, 263; Kiowa, 278; Isabel, 400. No. 61.—Pratt, 265; Greensburg, 293; Preston, 332; Coats, 394; Mullinville, 399; Haviland, 409. No, 62.—Kinsley, 179; Lewis, 220; Stafford, 252; St. John, 254; Macksville, 371. No. 63.—Great Bend, 15; Larned, 167; Ellinwood, 217; Hoisington, 331; Claflin, 424. No. 64.—Wakeeney, 148; Russell, 177; Hays, 195; Bunker Hill, 291; Ellis, 297. No. 65.—Lincoln, 154; Lucas, 198; Plainville, 290; Sylvan Grove, 359; Natoma, 390; Codell, 418. No. 66.—Cawker City, 125; Osborne, 160; Stockton, 189; Downs, 204; Alton, 207; Glen Elder, 294. No. 67.—Smith Center, 174; Kirwin, 175; Gaylord, 183; Phillipsburg, 184; Logan, 264; Kensington, 405. No. 68.—Lenora, 181; Oberlin, 186; Norton, 199; Long Island, 231; Almena, 310; Norcatur, 317; Jennings, 360. No. 69.—Hill City, 281; Colby, 306; Hoxie, 348; Morland, 414; Selden, 423; Rexford, 442. No. 70.—McCracken, 58; Ness City, 191; Rush Center, 215; LaCrosse, 330. No. 71.—Dodge City, 222; Jetmore, 282; Cimarron, 283; Bucklin, 376; Spearville, 388; Ensign, 413; Kingsdown, 447. No. 72.—Ashland, 277; Coldwater, 295; Protection, 384; Wilmore, 412. No. 73.—Meade, 275; Liberal, 300; Plains, 367; Minneola, 431. No. 74.—Sublette, 312; Hugoton, 406; Elkhart, 422; Ulysses, 435; Johnson, 441; Satanta, 446. No. 75.—Garden City, 246; Lakin, 289; Syracuse, 309; Coolidge, 316; Deerfield, 432. No. 76.—Dighton, 279; Scott City, 284; Leoti, 340; Tribune, 352. No. 77.—Oakley, 253; Gove, 302; Grainfield, 381; Quinter, 410; Grinnell, 448. No. 78.—Winona, 318; Goodland, 321; Sharon Springs, 417. No. 79.—Atwood, 164; McDonald, 383; Saint Francis, 404.
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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS FOR 1962. Dist. Name, Lodge Affiliation and Address 1 MARVIN L . SABBERT, White Cloud N o . 78, R. F. D . N o . 1, White Cloud . 2
3 4 5 6
FRANCIS D . CHRIST, Muscotah N o . 116, Muscotah
ORVILLE K . LAWSON, Hancock No. 311, 1535 Osage St., Leavenworth FINIS V. SWENDER, Kaw No. 272, 3158 Cleveland, Kansas City 4, Kansas H U G H PORTER HAMMER, Shawnee No. 54, 8409 W . 55th St., Merriam RAY E . HABERSTROTH, Stanley N o . 444, Stillwell
7 8 9 10
JAMES W . D R A K E , Equity N o . 131, R. F. D . 1, Fontana J O H N T . BOYD, Eureka No. 88, Box 262, Pleasanton DONALD SALMON, Hiattville No. 216, Hiattville RAYMOND D . H O U G H , Cherokee No. 119, Box 477, Cherokee
11 12
CHESTER TREWATHA, Black Diamond N o . 274, Box 291, Weir MARVIN A. ARMSTRONG, Chetopa N o . 73, 619 Pecan St., Chetopa
13
BILLY OSCAR W H E E L E R , Vulcan N o . 229, Walnut
14
HOWARD E . MORRISON, Pacific No. 29, 804 Central, Humboldt
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G L E N N B . BODENHAMER, Lane N o . 339, P . O . Box 23, Greeley IRVIN M . CARROW, Wellsville N o . 356, Box 336, Wellsville D A L E RAWLINGS, Henri No. 190, 129 E. 2nd St., Tonganoxie EUGENE -F. COOLEY, Oskaloosa N o . 14, R. R. 2, Oskaloosa JAMES E . S M I T H , Morrill No. 373, Morrill
20
U H L TOTTEN, Oketo No. 25, l404 Ann St., Marysville
21
LESTER L . WILLIAMSON, Sutton N o . 85, Waterville
22 23 24
OLLIE J. W O O D M A N , Polar Star N o . 130, 5th and Ohio, Holton GEORGE R . STEVENS,-Denison No. 372, R. F. D . N o . 1, Valley Falls DONALD E . BESEAU, Pottawatomie No. 52, 301 W . Bertrand, St. Marys
25 26
FRANCIS M . BARTLETT, Seabrook N o . 385, 412 W . 4th, Topeka VIRGIL MOSER, Euclid N o . 101, Lyndon
27
LARENCE K . GEORGE, Tuscan No. 83, Neosho Falls
28
M E L B U R N C . BARNES, Constellation N o . 95, 725 N . 10th St., Fredonia
29
LESTER R . DETWILER, Keystone N o . 102, 1417 Spruce, Coffeyville
30
A M Z I E S. BAIRD, Vesper No. 136, Box 398, Sedan
31
CLARENCE V. H A L L , Longton N o . 26, Route 3, Elk City
32
RICHARD T . K I L E , Madison No. 196, Madison
33
D O N J. EVANS, Zeredatha No. 80, Cottonwood Falls
34 35 36 37 38
ROBERT H . ARNOLD, Alma No. I 6 l , Box 122, Alma CHARLES E . ROBERTS, Westnioreland N o . 257, Box 214, Westmoreland D O N A L D A. FREY, Ashlar N o . 344, P . O . Box 214, Riley STEWART E . EARHART, Frontier N o . 104, Hollenberg W . ERNEST M A S O N , Wakefield N o . 396, Wakefield
39 40
ALVIN E . HAUSERMAN, Union No. 7, 515 W . 7th, Junction City DALE F . SCOTT, White City N o . 380, White City
41
K E N N E T H D . H U T C H I N S O N , Wilsey N o . 382, R. F. D., Delavan
42
FRED D . A L L E N , Centre No. 147, 612 S. Cedar, Marion
43 AA
G O R D O N C . W O H L G E M U T H , Towanda N o . 30, Benton LEONARD N . BAILEY, Clinton No. 233, Burden
45 A(s 47 48 49 50
RAY L . BEIHRINGER, Wellington N o . 150, Box 4 1 , Wellington ROBERT O . SULLIVAN, Mulvane N o . 201, 603 S. Fourth, Mulvane EARL S . BROWN, York No. 57, 1107 S. Vine, Wichita 13 DONALD B . HEIDEBRECHT, Burrton N o . 182, 507 S. Harvey, Burrton LAWRENCE P. AESCHILMAN, McPherson No. 172, 807 Wheeler, McPherson DuANE L. GEHRKE, Glasco No. 292, Glasco
51 52
ALFRED M . CHERINGTON, St. Johns 113, 303 W . 9th, Concordia G L E N J. LESHOSKY, Cuba N o . 362, Cuba
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A. CALVIN JAMES, Jewell N o . 11, Box 56, Jewell WALTER R . BIRCHER, Ellsworth No. 146, Ellsworth
55 56
J. FRED WILLIAMSON, Royal No. 192, 113 N . St. John, Lyons CLYDE D . GILBERT, Reno No. 140, 214 West 8th, Hutchinson
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CARL L . COMPTON, Turon No. 358, Box 386, Turon PALMER D . VANLANDINGHAM, Spivey No. 347, Spivey
59 60
DELMER PIERCE, Anthony No. 200, 202 N . Franklin, Anthony CHESTER B . FULLERTON, Delta No. 77, 101 S. Main, Medicine Lodge
61 62
HAROLD H . B E N N E T T , Haviland No. 409, Box 367, Haviland DALE N . OLSEN, Mt. Moriah No. 179, Burdett
63 64
WILLIAM B . BOYER, Great Bend No. 15, 1428 Park, Great Bend HAROLD L . STRANGE, Apollo No. 297, 120 Second St., Wakeeney
65 66
ROBERT G . W I L S O N , Paradise No. 290, P. O. Box 7, Plainville JESS R . DAFFENDOLL, Saqui No.' 160, 332 N . Elm, Osborne
67
G L E N R . NICHOLS, Western Star No. 174, P.O. Box 242, Smith Center
68 69
FORREST D . STERN, Norcatur No. 317, Norcatur D E N N I S H . CORDER, Selden No. 423, Selden
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FORREST H . BUTTON, Walnut City No. 215, Rozel
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79
CLARENCE J. LUND, Ensign No. 413, Ensign LESLIE F . SMITH, Comanche No. 295, Box 343, Wilmorc G L E N RILEY, Minneola N o . 431, Box 506, Minneola W A L T E R R . SMITH, Johnson N o . 441, Box 193, Johnson GRADY GRISSOM, Syracuse No. 309, Syracuse GORDON E . OBERHEIM, Leoti N o . 340, Leoti SPENCER W . GRAHAM, Grainfield No. 381, Grainfield WILLIAM O . RHOADS, Goodland No. 321, 540 W . 10th, Box 195. Goodland ORVAL G . KAIL, St. Francis No. 404, P. O. Box 624, St. Francis.
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SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1961
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Q 60—Salina ..—• 54 61—LaCygne -.. 8 62—Overbrook 26 63—Oswego 12 64—Wathena 1 65—Gardner 6 66—Burlington 27 ' 67—Frankfort 21 68—Leavenworth 3 69—Altamont .... 12 . 70—Carbondale 26 71—Baxter Springs —. 11 72—Huron 2 73—Chetopa 12 74—Augusta 43 75—Wamego .....-36 76—Erie 13 77—Medicine Lodge .. 60 78—White Cloud 1 79—Burlingame 26 . 80—Cottonwood Falls 33 81—New Albany ...... 28 . 82—Neosho Falls 27 83—Eudora 17 84—Winchester 18 85—Waterville 21 86—Wichita 47 87—Mankato 53 88—Pleasanton 8 89—Centralia 22 90—North Topeka .... 24 91—Marysville 20 92—Devon 9 93—Girard 10 94—Neodesha 28 95—Fredonia 28 96—Bethel 4 97—El Dorado 43 98—Abilene 39 99—Wichita 47 100—Columbus 11 101—Lyndon 26 102—Coffeyville 29 103—Chanute 13 104—Washington 37 105—Solomon 39 106—Eureka 32 107—Independence 29 108—Garland 9 109—Americus 33 110—Wihfield .-- 44 111—Rossville .24 112—Haysville 46 113—Concordia 51 114—Florence 42 . .115—Uniontown 9 116—Muscotah 2 117—Parsons 12 1,18—Altoona: 28
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182
SYNOPSIS O F RETURNS O F
No.
' March
P R O C E E D I N G S OF T H E
Location
LdDGES-^oniinued.
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Q 359-—Sylvan Grove 65 360—Jennings 68 361—Geneseo 55 .. 362—Cuba 52 363—Powhattan 19 364—Valley Center 48 365—Derby 46 366—Bonner Springs —. 4 367—Plains 73 368—Bluff City 59 .369—Kansas City 4 370—Maple Hill 34 371—Macksville 62 372—Denison 23 373—Morrill 19 374—Dwight .-. 41 376—Bucklin 7! 378—Zenda .... 58 .. 379—Buffalo 28 380—White City 40 381—Grainfield 77 .. 382—Wilsey 41 383—McDonald 79 . 384—Protection 72 385—Topeka : 25 386—Tyro 30 . 388—Spearville 71 389—Freeport 59 390—Natoma 65 391—Sylvia : 57 392—Fostoria 35 . 393—Mayetta 23 394—Coats 61 . 395—Saffordville 33 . 396—Wakefield 38 397—Lindsborg 49 398—Hepler 9 399—MuUinville 61 400T-Isabel 60 401—Latham 43 . 402—Wakarusa 25 403—Benedict 28 . 404—St. Francis 79 405—Kensington 67 . 406—Hugoton 74 407—Scranton 26 408—Arma 10 409—Haviland 61 410—Quinter ' - 77 411—Climax 32 412—Wilmore 72 413—Ensign 71 414—Morland 69 415—Perry 18 417—Sharon Springs .... 78 418—Codell 65 419—Delia 24 420—Lecompton 17 421—HarveyviUe 34 422—Elkhart 74
Q
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141 110
99
15 1 1 17 4 2 4 1 3 2
2 16
6 11 2 1 3 1 2 1 1
17 1 3
123 64 405 240 245 140 58 995 51 153 63 69 101 111 63 97 59 32 54 127 171 164 51 126 56 126 117 39 80 74 118 149 135 76 106 90 71 105 73 119 90 235 84 179 89 64 79 79 101 67 134 105 81 54 66 72 100
1961-62
183
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
SYNOPSIS O F RETURNS O F LODGES—Concluded.
No.
i
Location •E
423—Sclden 69 424—Claflin 63 427—Cunningham 58 428—Pretty Prairie 57 429—Burdick 40 430—Goff 22 431—Minneola 73 432—Deerfield -. 75 433—Wichita . . - 47 434—Rosalia* ^ 43 435—Ulysses 74 436—Overland Park . - 5 437—Enterprise ,-—39 438—Kansas City 4 440—Bendena 1 441—Johnson 74 442—Rexford -- 69 444—Stanley ____ 6 445—Hutchinson 56 446—Satanta — 74 447—Kingsdown 71 448—Grinnell 77 449—Denton 1 Totals
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32 52
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1989
680
305
3
1 1 1 2
19
1 12 2 12 1 1 4 1 11
1 2 2 33 2 2 12
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3 7 2 4
62 102 86 68 66 41 89
3 2 3 • 38 5 2,106
12 1 1 1
1
13 773 1945 1051
2;
2
143 664 122 509 49 90 69 .86 434 86 67 36 55
655 1439 98,393
Membership December 31, I960 Net Loss 1961 -
99,177 784
Membership December 31, 1961 Number of Dual Members included in total Number of Lodges December 31, 1961
98,393 17 439
•Rosalia Lodge N o . 434 Consolidated with Joppa Lodge N o . 223, Leon February 11, 1961!
July 14, 1856
Oct; 21. 1875 2nd and 4th Mondays
Argonia.,
Crescent
Cable
Arma
Ashland
Washington..
Active
Altoona..
AmericusAnthony..'.
Arcadia
Argonia
Arkansas City..
Arlington
Arma
Ashland
Atchison
Atchison
Attica Atwood..
118
109 200
329
285
i99
408
277
5
158
262 164
,
Altamont... Alta Vista... Occidental..
Altamont... Alta VistaAlton
69 357 207
Attica.... Atwood..
John Vincent Bossi R. F. D. 1 Claire D. Magnuson . Partridge Samuel Joseph Nicoletti... P. O. Box 110 Charles E. Randall Sitka William E. Hall Cummings Deeis D. Duttweiler 407^2 N. Second St. Weldon P. Melton Max Woofter.McDougal..
1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
Robert G. Rodarme Harris E. Ramsour Elwood I. Oliva Woodston Samuel G. Sturdevant R. F. D. 1 Donald K. Laughlin Lawrence Wesley Poston.. 202 N.' Jefferson St. RoUin L. Scott Richard Sheridan Forrest..
Feb. 18, 1886 1st and 3rd Thursdays Feb. 20, 1895 1st and 3rd Wednesdays .
1st and 3rd Mondays
Feb. 16, 1887 2nd and 4th Thursdays...
Feb. 18, 1915 2nd and 4th Mondays
Feb; 15, 1888 1st and 3rd Mondays
Oct. 15, 1873
Feb. 21, 1912
Masters Earl E. Bryant 1108 N. Brown St. Duane N. Ogleby Admire Arnold W. Hafenstcin.. John R. Rodenbaugh
1st and 3rd Mondays..
1st and 3rd Tuesdays..
Feb. 19, 1890
Arcadia...
1st and 3rd Mondays
Oct. 19, 1871 2nd and 4th Mondays.. Feb. 17, 1881 1st Monday
Oct. 17, 1872
Mar. 18, 1920 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Feb; 17, 1898 Ist and 3rd Mondays Feb. 15. 1882 1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Americus.. Anthony...
Altoona
Oct. 21, 1875 Feb. 20, 1889
Alma Naphtali..
Alma Almena..
161 310
1st and 3rd Thursdays..
Feb. 26, 1925
Allen
•133
•
Stated Communications 1st and 3rd Mondays
Allen
• 98
Oct. 19. 1871
When Chartered
335
Name of Lodge
Benevolent.
Location
Abilene,.
No.
For location of Lodge Halls marked with * see page following this directory.
Thomas J. Dunning 1015 Laramie St. Hal A. Waisner 1108 Kansas Ave. James R. Derden, P. O. Box 122 Roy L. Searls
Johnnie T. Cleland P. O. Box 113 Roy E. Vallentine
Willis L. Wiesenburger P. O. Box 15 J. Renwick Mathews
Robert C. Menges n o w . Third William J. Besack Bushong Sheldon H. Stiers Ray T. Williams. Sr. P. O. Box 314 J. Harlan Graham, R.R. 2, Edna Kenneth D. Germann Kenneth L. Orr P. O. Box 145, Woodston Gilbert L. Borland R. F. D. 2 L. John Redelfs Arthur H. Poundstone P. O. Box 166 John A. Payne R. F. D. 2 Henry E. Stehle
Secretaries
NAMES OF LODGES, MASTERS AND SECRETARIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1962
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Mt. Vernon..
Bendena
Benedict
Delaware
Lotus Blue Rapids.. Stohrville
Bonner Springs..
Bourbon
Beloit;
Bendena...
Benedict.
Bethel
Blue Mound.. Blue Rapids... Bluff City
Bonner Springs..
Bronson
239 173 129
143-
440-
403
96 â&#x20AC;˘
286 169 368
366
268
George Orville Brown.. Hallie Earl Anderson 8048 Kansas Ave., Muncie Morris Worland Cox Ralph L. Adkins Edward Misak Freeport Martin Leiand Wright P. O. Box 226 Glenn E. Smith
1st and 3rd Mondays.... 1st and 3rd Saturdays..
1st and 3rd Thursdays..
1st and 3rd Mondays....
1st and 3rd Wednesdays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays...
233
1st and 3rd Thursdays..
Clinton..
Burden....
379 291
Feb. 20, 1884
Buffalo.Beulah.:.
Buffalo Bunker Hill..
376
1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st Monday
1st and 3rd Thursdays.. 1st and 3rd Thursdays..
Feb. 21, 1907
Grand View.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays .
1st and 3rd Mondays
Feb. 21, 1907 Feb. 15, 1888
Feb. 15, 1882
Brookville
Brookville
Bucklin
Feb. 18, 1886
Feb. 17, 1904
Henry T. Raifsnyder.. Melvin E. Meier Dorrance Wilbert F. Smith
Bennie L. Block.. Bavaria John E. Smith
'; '
Marvin J. McMinn
John L. Brock Walter E. Hoke
Ward Harrington P. O. Box 281 Luster W. Love P. O. Box 176 Verne L. Bacon Bavaria GoUis P. Lamb
Verne Hamlin 6630 Park View, Kansas City Francis E. Fairchild Arthur E. Clear Aubrey T. Stewart
Harry L. Orendorff
Samuel W. Douthit Third & Cleveland Richard D. Heeney Bennie E. Brummett, Udall.. Ray L. Curtis 1507 23rd St. Preston M. Fuller, Jr 1319 N. Mill St. Donald R. Myers
Jesse L. Brown Richard Wilson Marshall..
1st and 3rd Tuesdays...
1st and 3rd Mondays...
Carl H. Moore 1188 Mulvane, Topeka Joseph M. Sparks R. F. D. 3, Box 147 Lester L. Caylor Albert T. Danley P. O. Box 316 Paul E. Wilkins R. F. D. 1, Ada Franklin F. Lammers 1316 Park Ave. Donald L; Jones Merle E. Gifford J. Mac Abbott P. O. Box 151 Earl C. Canfield P. O. Box 325 Leonard H. Foster
James F. Newman R. F. D. 9, Topeka Lester D. Applegate... 224 E. Seventh St. Lyle A. Steck
1st and 3rd Mondays..
1st and 3rd Mondays...
1st and 3rd Tuesdays...
Feb. 16, 1887 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Oct. 18, 1876 2nd and 4th Mondays Feb. 17, 1904 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
Oct. 20, 1870
Feb. 19, 1914
Feb. 26, 1925
Oct. 15, 1873
209
:
Beattie Belle Plaine.. Belleville
Beattie Belle Plaine.. Belleville
71.
Feb. 18, 1886 Oct. 18, 1877 Oct. 17, 1872
Feb. 15, 1888
59
Oct. 21, 1868
Oct. 18, 1859
Saltville
23
Baxter
Palmyra
Baldwin..
234
Oct. 21, 1869
Feb. 19, 1885
Baxter Springs..
Axtell
Oct. 17. 1860 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Barnard...
Mystic Tie..
â&#x20AC;˘ 74
Axtell
Auburn
Augusta...
Auburn....
32-
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Stated Communications Masters
Secretaries
283
73
•137
119
258
247
280
•103
Oct. 17, 1872
Morton
Cherokee
Cherryvale..
Chetopa
Preston
Cheney
Cherokee
Cherryvale..
Chetopa
Cimarron
Wesley E. Adey Joe T. Paden Aubrey Vernon Hanna, Jr..
Oct. 15, 1873 2nd and 4th Mondays
Oct. 21, 1869 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Feb. 16. 1887 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Feb. 18. 1886
Chase
Chase
Feb. 19. 1885
Feb. 24. 1927 2nd and 4th Thursdays
Antiquity
Chapman
1st and 3rd Wednesdays....
Oct. 19. 1871
Cedar
Chanute
Raymond D. Hough P. O. Box 477 Alva E. Wilkinson 404 E. Second St. Orville E. Heath P. O. Box 254 Aubrey V. Hanna, Sr.
Merle M. Smith P. O. Box 366 John H. Wright
Jay T. Klinginsmith 121 W. Main St. Albert N. DeWitt
Carbondale.... Cawker City.. Chautauqua... Home
Carbondale.... Cawker City.. Cedar Vale... Centralia
70 125 355
89
Edwin W. Colby, Sr..
Feb. 17. 1881 1st and 3rd Tuesdays..
Canton..
Canton..
197 James Walter Greene .Merwin E. Moxter Arnold C. Harvey Melvin H. Bonjour 414 N. Sixth St.. Seneca Charles C. Blanchard 1213 S. Highland Ave. Max Long N. Cedar St., Abilene Elmer E. Wesseler Bushton Dale Goldsmith Garden Plain Frank Martino
Willis Kerr Marvin Jerome Jolly..
Feb. 17. 1881 1st and 3rd Thursdays.. Feb. 19. 1890 2nd and 4th Tuesdays...
Sumner.. Caney
Caldwell.. Cancy
203 324
1874 2nd and 4th Saturdays 1872 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1898 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1870 1st and 3rd Mondays
Lynn A. H a r r i s Chester L. Stubby
Oct. 16. 1879 2nd and 4th Tuesdays... Oct. 16, 1879 1st and 3rd Thursdays..
Burr Oak.. Burrton
Burr Oak. Burrton
178 182
22, 17, 17. 20.
Basil E. Capps Lloyd W. Graves N. State St. William V. Dye P. O. Box 436 Carl O. Hug Harvey C. Pargett Carl A. Steward Francis K. Darr
Marlin Cummings .... 712 N. Second St.
Oct. 21, 1868 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
Burlington .
Burlington .„
66
Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct.
Lester G. Suchsland Donald B. Heidebrecht
Darrell E. Smith..
Oct. 21, 1869 1st and 3rd Wednesdays....
Corinthian..
George E. Merilatt Lost Springs William H. Kuhik 306 W. Hale St. George H. Hudson
Burlingame..
Wayne Payton .....
79
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
429
When Chartered
Feb. 16, 1922
Name of Lodge
Burdick
Location
Burdick
No.
LODGE DIRECTORY—Continued.
For location of Lodge Halls marked with * see page following this directory.
Z
Oct. 15, 1873
Feb. 16, 1887
Feb. 15, 1882 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. Feb. 18, 1915 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Oct. 17, 1878 1st and 3rd Thursdays.. Feb. 16, 1911 1st and 3rd Mondays Feb. 21, 1918 2nd and 4th Mondays...
Oct. 19, 1871
Feb. 15, 1888 2nd and 4th Mondays
Oct. '9, 1871
Oct. 17, 1872
Clay Center..
Unity
Clifton... Climax...
Prairie Queen.. Coats Codell
Keystone
St. Thomas..
Comanche Olive Branch..
Prudence...
St. Johns..
Mistletoe.... Coolidge.... Nemaha Zeredatha..
Council Grove..
Clay Center
Clearwater
Clifton.. Climax..
Clyde-... Coats... Codell..
Coffeyville..
Colby..
Coldwater.. Colony
Columbus...
Concordia..
Conway Springs , Coolidge Corning Cottonwood Falls..
Council Grove..
Courtland
Cuba _, Cunningham..
134
273
122 411
176 394 418
•102
•306
295 212
100
113
269 316 13 80
36
211
362 427
1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 16, 1867 1st and 3rd Thursdays 22, 1869 1st and 3rd Wednesdays .
16, 1887
1st and 3rd Thursdays..
Feb. 12, 1947
Feb. 21, 1900 Feb. 16, 1922
Courtland
Cuba Cunningham.-
1st and 3rd Mondays .... 1st and 3rd Thursdays..
1st Wednesday
20, 1889
Oct. 21, 1862
Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct.
1st and 3rd Mondays..
1st and 3rd Tuesdays..
Feb. 15, 1888 2nd and 4th Thursdays.. Feb. 22, 1883 1st and 3rd Mondays
1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
1st and 3rd Thursdays
Feb. 16, 1922
Claflin
Claflin
424
Oct. 17, 1866 2nd and 4th Mondays
Circleville
Circleville
20
Leon W. Lesovsky Merle E. Gales 921 Lawrence St., Pratt
Kenneth Cyril Holman.. R. F. D. 4 John L. Vint 124 West 11th St. Ralph Riggs Odus Clifford Low Harry I. Sage Rodney T. Symes Elmdale R. Wayne Hayes P. O. Box 53 John J. Smies
Robert J. Etken,. James P. Norris Dale E. Roll. : PlainviUe Edwin E. Chahey.... 811 Hibbard St. Clifford A. Ramsey.. R. F. D. 2 John S. Thompson... Raymond E. Couch.,
William M. Mathis.. Pratt Morgan J. Snyder 813 Blunt St. Dean McBride Mayfield Delbert Rusco, Jr. Walter L. Veatch
Richard W. Akright..
Clarence W . Norris P. O. Box 322 Geoge M. Chase P. O. Box 128 Glen J. Leshosky William E. Thornhill
John F. Boley Leon E. Persinger Kincaid • Lloyd R. Crow P. O. Box 4 Charley E. Laman 426 E. Eighth St. George F. Chitwood Harry L. Crittenden Bryan J. Clemens Don J. Evans
Harold G. Woodruff Guy M. Shumard R. F. D. 2, Eureka Carl C. Brandon Jack K. Shriver Theodore C. Stein PlainviUe '. . Floyd E. Kittell P. O. Box 396 Elmer A. Upchurch
William T. Schlichter 403 Washington St. Neal V. Hormel
Paul E. Gibler
r Clifton M. Geis
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Feb. 16, 1887
279
374 45
345
Feb. 18, 1892
Oct. 17, 1872
Feb. 15, 1882 Feb. 20, 1906 Dec. 20, 1864
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Feb. 20, 1902
138
•
Oct. 21, 1874 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
151
•
Oct. 17. 1860
31
Feb. 22, 1883
Oct. 21, 1874
156
•222
Feb. 18, 1897
92
Edna
De Soto
St. Bernard
Oct. 20, 1863
Derby
*365
40
Mar. 15, 1956 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Feb. 17, 1881
Mar. 1, 1923 2nd and 4th Wednesdays Feb. 17, 1921 1st and 3rd Wednesdays
When Chartered
Feb. 15, 1905 Feb. 19. 1931
- Deerfield „. Delia
Name of Lodge
Denison
De Soto
Deerfield: Delia
Location
372 449
202
432 419
No.
LODGE DIRECTORY—Continued.
P. O. Box 211 Dallas G. Coleman
Joseph W. Pepoon Philip Wayne Keller P. O. Box 91
Secretaries
R. F. D. 2, Coffeyville
P. O. Box 92
R. F. D., Maple Hill
707 Avenue G John E Willmeth R. F. D. 2, Atchison Mack W . Parsley
Keith E Baker R. F. D. 1
P. 0 . Box 193 Dale J. Killion
P. O. Box 66 Paul C. French P. O. Box 35
R. F. D., Maple Hill Walter G. Stroup James N. Aspelin Ernest E. Fitzpatrick Potter
Rose Hill
Richard W. Evans P. O. Box 969 Maurice R. Bryan R. F. D. 2, Atchison
R. F. D. 2
R. F. D. 3, Fort Scott
P. 0 . Box 225
Bendena Delburt Allan VanMiddlesworth. E. Philo Butterfield P. O. Box 878 355 S. Lakeview
Horace A. Wright
R. F. D. 1 Elmer Charles Albert Gehrke
Bernard A. Oloman
Masters
For location of Lodge Halls marked with • see page following this directory.
o n
Ft. Scott.
•
Oct. 19, 1857
Feb. 18, 1891 Feb. 20. 1889
Ft. Leavenworth
336 •311
8
Oct. 15, 1873
131
Oct. 21, 1875 Oct. 16, 1872
Oct. 19, 1871
•106
Fall River
Oct. 20, 1870
83
163 114
Feb. 15, 1882
205
Oct. 21, 1869
Erie
76
Oct. 21, 1874 Dec. 20, 1864
Feb. 22, 1917 Feb. 28, 1924
Ellsworth
146 • 12
Feb. 15. 1888
Feb. 17, 1921 Feb. 22, 1883
413 437
Ellis
•297
,
Oct. 17, 1872
Elk Falls
Elkhart
126
422 217
Elkhart
Oct. 15, 1873
Elk City
132
Feb. 15, 1893
Olive
Elgin
Oct. 17, 1866 Oct. 19. 1871
^50
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Mackcy
Effingham El Dorado
48 •97
1st and 3rd Wednesdays
2nd and 4th Wednesdays
1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Mondays
1st and 3rd Mondays
2nd and 4th Thursdays
2nd and 4th Mondays
1st and 3rd Wednesdays
, 712 S. Holbrook St.
Steve F. Phillips, Jr 3 Rose Loop
R. F. D. 5, Paola
420 Grandview
1510 N. Elm St.
718 Elm St.
R. F. D. 1
515 N. Lincoln St.
Albert J. Hoisington II 308 W. First St.
P. O. Box 179
309 E. Eleventh St.
p. O. Box 274
Booth Hotel, Independence Delbert W. Ford R. F. D 1. Longton
R. F. D. 3 Curtis W. Bumgarner R. F. D. 1
Robert D. Caplinger
Wilber Q. Wickersham Cecil A. King R. F. D. 1 Burl L. Kettler R. F. D. 5, Paola Charles Donald Howland Robert C. Sprague P. O. Box 80 William Alvin Clark P. O. Box 110
George A. Gerstenberger 1122 Church St. Arley D. Burt 102 S. Elm
Irvin L. Lyons P. O. Box 8 Clarence F. Newman Edwin A. Redmon P. O. Box 152 Earl M. Sitton 305 E. Eleventh St. Cleo, Rathbun Andrew F. Fry P. O. Box 179 Howard Ancil Beggs Eugene F. Fleagle 201 S. Tell St. Hurley E. Miller 320 W. First St. Carl L. Gallemore
Ernest Courtney Edmonds
Edmund R. Stucker Donald J, Rayburn P. O. Box 23 James L. Leffel
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Robertas. Collins.. Vernon K. Irvin.... 92 3 Arcade
1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays .
Feb. 15, 1888 Feb. 15, 1888
Feb. 16,
Goff Goodland..
430 •321
Goodland
Goff
Glasco Glen Elder
Girard..
Glasco Glen Elder..
292 294
Girard
Geneseo
Oct. 18, 1865 1st and 3rd Thursdays Oct. 16, 1879 2nd Thursday Feb. 21. 1900 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
Delphian.. Gaylord.... Geneseo.-..
Garnett Gaylord
44 183 361
93
Ray Marmon Clarence W. Mitchell.... Thelbert A. Griffitt R. F. D. 1 John A. Morrison 214 N. Western Ave. James O. Beck Lloyd Dean
Feb. 18, 1886
Memphis
Garland
65
108
1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
1922 Feb. 20, 1899
Oct. 20, 1870
1st Wednesday
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Oct. 21, 1868 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Gardner
Feb. 19, 1885
Tyrian
•246
1st and 3rd Thursdays
Feb. 19, 1885
Howard F. Hightower Leo J. Schisler 1005 Main St.
Richard W. FarrisCarl E. Motter Cornelius Foster P. O: Box 482 Will Bennett 502 N. Ozark St. John R. Brock William P. Lowdermilk
Gerald Lester Anderson 1000 Dewey St. Carl K. Kennedy 419 N. Walnut St., McPherson Ralph D. Staley Duane H. Waters P. O. Box 831 1204 N. Third St. Arthur N. Junison Neil G. Cordell 222,W. Warren St. Lewis B. Arnold.. John R. Thomas
Gardner
Galva
Galva
251
1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
Feb. 17, 1881
Feb. 22, 1883 2nd and 4th Mondays
Garden City....
Fulton
Galena
Freeport
Freeport
389
Fulton
2nd Mondays
Feb. 17, 1909
Constellation..
Frcdonia
95
Galena
1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
Oct. 20, 1870
Frederick
Frederick
337
194
Dwain M. Janssen R. F. D. 3, Lyons Robert E. Hutton 726 N. Tenth St. Lloyd W. Wethington ... R. F. D. 2, Anthony Jackie Leon Plain
1st and 3rd Mondays
Feb. 20, 1895
210
Dale O. Evans R. F. D. 3, Lyons William N. Cason 233 N. Tenth St. Robert L. Holt P. O. Box 175 Raymond L. Long Mound City Charles Elmer Cole 1020 E. Sixth St. Wayne A. Fleming
Jack D. Welch
Oct. 17, 1877 1st and 3rd Wednesdays...
Frankfort
Frankfort
67
Secretaries Alvin G. Cox Westmoreland Winfred B. Lucas
Masters Amery G. McLean, Jr..
Stated Communications
Feb. 16. 1911 2nd and 4th Thursday
When Chartered
Fostoria
Name of Lodge
Fostoria
Location
392
No.
LODGE DIRECTORY—Continued. For location of Lodge Halls marked with * see page following this directory.
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Haysville
Charity Hepler Kansas
Hiattville
Haysville
Hazelton..... Hepler Herington...
Hiattville...
216
112
:
•195
263 398 •307
Hays
Hays
34 409
Harveyville...
Friendship.... Havensville... Haviland
Hatyeyville.
Haven Havensville. Haviland
208
421
Hartford
Hamlin
Harper
Hamlin
185 206
Hartford
Oct. 16, 1879 1882 Feb. 15, 1881 Oct. 17,
Hamilton
Hamilton....
301
193
Feb. 20, 1895
Greenleaf Kiowa Hebron Grinnell Gypsum City Dirigo Halstead
Greenleaf.... Greensburg. Gridley Grinnell Gypsum Haddam Halstead
232 293 314 448 328 226 46
1882
2nd and 4th Mondays
1st Monday
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Elmer J. Patrick Ellra R. Welsch Trousdale Roy M. Crabtree 105 West 20th St. Fred R. Willson 249 N. Twin Pines George Spicer Mack Vinze Donald C. Dillingham 216 E. Franklynn Ave. John L. Spurling R. F. D. 4, Fort Scott
Walter E. Mount
1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd Wednesday
Elmer Kuhner
Guy P. Wikle Lynn E. Cleveland 1712 Oak St. Edgar Rich
Worthy Eldred Burris
Verle Mendenhall Hazen C. Grecian Charles R. Lockwood 1400 Hoover St. Clarence Weidman, Jr R. F. D. 4, Clay Center Ear! Max Bergen.... John W. Graue Philip Birk, Jr Archie T. Bartlett Ralph Edwin McBride Francis A. Griswold Harold D. Hege R. F. D. 2, Sedgwick
2nd and 4th Wednesdays
2nd and 4th Wednesdays
2nd and 4th Wednesdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st Tuesday 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. Feb. 19, I9O8 2nd and 4th Saturdays
1886 Feb. 18, 1912 Feb. 21, 1889 Feb. 20,
Feb. 15, 1882 1915 Feb. 18, 1881 Feb. 17, 1961 Mar. 8,
Feb. 15,
1921
20, 1884 15, 1888 20, 1889 24, 1927 19, 1890 20, 1884 15, 1882
Feci. 17,
Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.
Feb. 15, 1888 1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
Highland
Green
296
Feb. 15, 1888 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. Feb. 17, 1909 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Oct. 22. 1874 2nd and 4th Thursdays....
Gove City'. Grainfield Great Bend...
Gove.: Grainfield..-. Great Bend.
302 381 •. 13
Andrew M. Darby 200 West 21st St. Rex E. Lakin 116 S. Hays St. Forrest R. Reinolds Warren P. Armstrong William H. Alward P. O. Box 327 Johnie E. Salmon 1102 S. National, Fort Scott
George A. Rose P. O. Box 98, Virgil James Allen Sprague Ellis E. Beal 201 W. Main St. Leo Herrick P. O. Box 96 Carroll J. Pontius Eskridge James E. Long 117 N. Sedgwick St. Ralph E. Myers Ronald Z. Howell
Arnold J. Hiesterman Chester L, Pew David D. Stuart Durham J. Homedale Ralph O. Winslow Vector H. Mason George A. Stephenson
Varo J. Smith Hardin B. Reynolds Don C. Heminger P. O. Box 613 Elwood L. Branfort
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Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct.
Oct. 21,1869 2nd and 4th Mondays...
Feb. 17,1938 2nd and 4th Tuesdays..
Oct. 15,1873 Each Thursday
Holyrood.Cyrus Horton
Hope..
Hoxie Hoyt Hugoton.. Pacific
Huron
Bassett
Reno
Holyrood.. Hope Horton
Howard..
Hoxie Hoyt Hugoton Humboldt..
343 288 326
155
348 327
Isabel
Isabel
Feb. 20,1930 2nd Mondays
_
Oct. 20,1863 1st and 3rd Tuesdays....
Oct. 19,1871 2nd and 4th Tuesdays..
Fortitude
400
Independence..
107
1st and 3rd Mondays....
2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Feb. 26,1925
15,1893 19,1890 19,1914 17,1860
Hutchinson.-
lola
Hutchinson.:....
•445
lola
Hutchinson
•140
• 38
Hutchinson
•124
72
29
406
Huron
Feb. 18,1892 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Feb. 16,1887 1st and 3rd Thursdays Feb. 19.1890 1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
Holton
Holton
1st and 3rd Thursdays
Feb. 19.1890 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Hoisington.-
Hoisington
•331
Oct. 21,1863
Feb. 16.1887 2nd and 4th Thursdays....
MiUbrook....
Hill City
281
42
Mar. 17, 1856 1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
Smithton
Highland
1
Stated Communications
Oct. 16,1861 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
When Chartered
Hiawatha
Name of Lodge
Hiawatha
Location
35
No.
LODGE DIRECTORY—Continued.
Rixey J. Griggs Billie R. Hill Clarence Dean Barrows.. Charles A. Tilman 410 S. Sixth St. Donald A. Lanter Everest Marion D. Demoret 208 E. Ninth St. Will E. Johnson R. F. D. 3 Gordon Springbett 307 West 26th St. William E. Freese 18U N. Eigth St. Roy R. Emmons 210 N. Colborn St. William R. Wehling
George W. Alter 410 S. Seventh St. Harold D. Sommers Robinson Clarence E. Lott 116 N. Second Ave. R. Duane Kraft 217 E. Seventh St. Lewis C. Carter 415 Nebraska St. Richard W. Shadduck.. Roland R. Wuthnow Glenn C. Cook 1575 Euclid Ave. Chris B. Leckliter
Masters
For location of Lodge Halls marked with • see page following this directory.
Rex M. Heisel R. F. D. 2 Mclvin V. Johnson P. 0 . Box 328 I. Winters Funck Courthouse Elwin W . Noble Percy H. Oberholser George Pickering 1401 First Ave. East Lester J. Hurt P. O. Box 502 Nigel Walden Clyde E. Joy Carl W. McColm Howard E. Morrison 804 Central Ave. Raymond H. Starnes Everest Caleb L. Kirby 101-A Norman Road Elmer E. Ellis P. O. Box 345 Olin H. Taylor 100 East 19th St. Lewis S. Geckeler P. O. Box 215 Joseph C. Littrell 220 E. Broadway James R: Bell
J. Stanley Schmucker
P. O. Box 347
Secretaries Elmer Evans
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Feb. 28, 1924
Feb. 19, 1924 Feb. 18, 1891 Feb. 20, 1884
Ben Hur
Rosedale
Roger E. Sherman
West Gate
Kensington Kincaid
Ninnescah
Kansas City...
Kansas City...
Kansas City...
Kansas City...
Kensington.... Kincaid
Kingman
•369
•438
405 338 230
260
175 330 61 325
278
179
447
•333
•322
Kirwin LaCrosse LaCygne LaHarpe Lake City
Kiowa
Kinsley
Kingsdown...
Feb. 18, 1891
Kaw
Kansas City...
•272
•271
Kirwin LaCrosse LaCygne LaHarpe Medicine Valley...
Cosmos
Mt. Moriah
Kingsdown
Feb. 19, 1890
Armourdale
17, 19, 20. 19,
1878 1890 1870 1903
Feb. 18, 1886
Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb.
Feb. 16, 1887
Oct. 16, 1879
Feb. 26, 1926
Feb. 16, 1887
Feb. 16, 1887
Mar. 17, 1856
Wyandotte
Kansas City...
3
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Kansas City...
7
Oct. 22, 1874 Feb. 26, 1925 Oct. 20, 1857
Jewell Johnson Union...
Jewell Johnson Junction City.
11 441
•
Feb. 20, 1884 Feb. 21, 1900 Feb. 16, 1887
Jamestown Jennings Alpha
Jamestown Jennings Jetmore
227 560 282
Sidney C. Johnson F. Ray Bennett Jack A. MacNair R. F. D. 1 Stanley Ozmun MiloG. York Gerald T. Lathrop 912 W. Fifth St. Raymond A. McNeley 4523 Waverly Ave.. J. Potter McWilliams 4600 Cleveland Ave. Ralph A. Hartman 1654 North 18th St. Vaughn H. Davis 4500 Oak Grove Road Carroll D. Fry 2955 South 37th St.
D. "Duane Nelson Arthur R. Munson Thomas W. Cole P. O. Box 334 Otis E. Clark 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... Walter R. Smith 1st and 3rd Thursdays A. Byrne Fletcher 1st and 3rd Thursdays P. O. Box 375 William J. Roney 1st and 3rd Fridays 6238 Minnesota Ave, Porter O. Breeze 1st and 3rd Thursdays -. 3115 Kimball Harry A. Tindall 1st and 3rd Thursdays 320 North 36th St., K. C. 2 Howard L. Settle 2nd and 4th Thursdays R.F.D. 2, Lake Quivira, K.C. 6 Albert O. Arnold, Jr. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays... 8449 Broadmoor Lane, Overland Park Arthur L. Gable George W. GambiU 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2924 Hickam Dr., K. C. 4 6736 Leavenworth Rd., Bethel Omar I. Armstrong David G. Widder 2nd and 4th Fridays 200 Security Bank Bldg. 8201 Garfield Ave., K.C. 12 William J. Thomas Chester A. Schoeni 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Earl Dingus Irel A. Green 1st and 3rd Mondays Frank M. Yeoman Darrell D. Saville 327 Avenue F East P. O. Box 309 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.... Melvin E. Stimport Kenneth M. Wilcoxen Bloom 2nd and 4th Mondays Jerald H. Heimiller Dale N. Olsen Burdett 2nd and 4th Tuesdays H. Edward Wetz Robert T. Ishmael R. F. D. 1 R. F. D. 1 2nd and 4th Wednesdays -. Ole A, Kolstad Alfred J. Willis William B. Jefferis 1st Thurs. following 1st Wed Charley Morrison Ray Teagarden Wayne F. Hardisty 2nd and 4th Thursdays Glen Edward Cox William Lloyd Shigley 1st and 3rd Mondays - Gas 1st and 3rd Thursdays Govan Mills Arthur Dale Winnop 2nd Tuesday 133 W. Central Medicine Lodge 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Mondays
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Feb. 20, 1913 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
July 14, 1856 2nd Monday
Oct. 16, 1867 2nd Thursday
Larned
Latham
Lawrence
Acacia
Larned
Latham
Lawrence
Lawrence
167
401
Oct. 21, 1868
Feb. 16, 1887 Feb. 15, 1888
Feb. 17, 1921 1st and 3rd Thursdays.. Oct. 15, 1873 1st and 3rd Mondays....
Feb. 22, 1883
Feb. 19, 1885 1st and 3rd Thursdays.. Feb. 18, 1891 2nd and 4th Mondays...
Hiram
Oak... Lebo.
Lecompton.. Lenexa
Joppa...
Garfield.. Leoti
Neosho. Lewis
Leavenworth..
Leavenworth..
Lebanon.. Lebo
Lecompton.Lenexa
Lenora..
Leon
Leonardville.. Leoti
LeRoy.. Lewis...
2
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• 68
287 152
420 135
181
223
235 340
27 220
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1st and 3rd Thursdays
Oct. 15, 1858
King Solomon..
9
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Oct. 18. 1859 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.. Feb. 19, 1908 1st and 3rd Mondays...
1st and 3rd Thursdays...
Feb. 18, 1886 2nd and 4th Thursdays..
1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Mondays
1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Thursdays....
Mar. 17, 1856
Leavenworth
Leavenworth..
6
1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
•
Oct. 18, 1876
Oct. 17, 1866 1st and 3rd Mondays
Nine Mile
Lansing
49
Feb. 18, 1888 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Feb. 18, 1891 2nd and 4th Thursdays..
When Chartered
Emerald.. Lane
Name of Lodge
Lakin.. Lane....
Location
289 339
No.
LODGE DIRECTORY—Continued.
Howard H. Doyle Harry E. Thurston Selkirk Kenneth D. Williams.. Frank E. Stewart
Richard J. Abraham Leon Chester M. Lessenden, Sr.. 1309 Ohio St. Harold E. Blitch 1801 Naismith Drive Arlie J. Klingler 2135 Spruce St. Howard L. Walker _ 506 Frank St. Charles M. Olson 313 Maple Ave. Darrell Dean Davis Stuart Clyde Cowan._ Reading William Scott Wingfield... Ben C. Wilcox 9401 Bradshaw St. Dillon L. Higgason Clayton Harold G. Bailey
408 W . Sixth St.
Loren D. Welch Marion A. Dempsay Rantoul Earl E. Dugger 205 S. Main St. Robert P. Wilhite
Masters
For location of Lodge Halls marked with • see page following this directory. Secretaries
Lawrence Moriow Hugh H. Adams
David O. Bacon R. F. D. 3 Frank W. Hurley William J. Yotter
Lowell H. Baker Leon George W. Mole 1343 Haskell Ave. Joseph K. Gorbutt 233 Michigan St. Forrest L. Hintz 716 N. 6th Harry H. Smoot Jr. 317 Arch St. Howard A. Stucker 419 Linn St. Donald Fleming Hendrickson Leonard C. Witham P. O. Box 163 Theodore Elton Dark Edward D. Bradshaw 13208 N. 95th Carl E. Georgeson
220 'West 12th St.
Ray A. Lindsay 1419 Spruce St., Leavenworth George W. Kelsey
Joseph M. Eves Clayton E. True
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McDonald McLouth
383
Milan
242 143
33
414 373
245
267
Morland Morrill Mound City
Moran
Moline
Minneola
Minneapolis
Miltonvale
Meriden
255
431
Melvern
Medicine Lodge.
Meade
22 236
77
275
256 •172
Mound City..
Morland.. Morrill...
Marmaton..
Moline
DIRECTORY—Continued.
Stated Communications
1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
2nd and 4th Thursdays..
2nd and 4th Tuesdays....
2nd and 4th Tuesdays...
1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
1st and 3rd Thursdays..
1st and 3rd Thursdays . 1st and 3rd Thursdays..
1st Thursday
1st and 3rd Tuesdays..
2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 2nd Thursday 1st and 3rd Wednesdays....
2nd and 4th Mondays
2nd and 4th Tuesdays....
2nd and 4th Thursdays..
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Oct. 17, 1860 2nd and 4th Mondays..
Feb. 22, 1917 Feb. 15, 1905
Feb. 19, 1883
Feb. 18, 1886
Mar. 1, 1923
Feb. 19. 1885 Oct. 15. 1873
Miltonvale Minneapolis..
Minneola....
Feb. 19, 1885
Oct. 22, 1874 Feb. 19, 1885
Feb. 15, 1882
Milan..
Melvern.. Meriden..
Delta...
Feb. 16, 1887
Feb. 17, 1909 Feb. 19, 1885 Oct. 18, 1877
Temple
McCune
237
Webb..
Feb. 19, 1885
McCracken..
McCracken
McPherson
Feb. 16, 1911
Feb. 19, 1903
Mayetta
Mayetta
393
58
Oct. 20, 1870
When Chartered
MarysviUe...
Name of Lodge
MarysviUe
Location
• 9.1
No.
LODGE
Franklin E. Steinshouer,.
Newell S. Boss Lyman Lee Jones..
Marion D. Houk..
Ira L. Thomas
Henry H. Clark Mayiield A. Dean Willard Robert M. Whitney.. 703 Elm St. Donald S. Wyatt
Howard R. Lilly Charles Edward Cook..
Ervin G. Walker..
James L. Maxwell R. F. D. 2 Lester P. Powell James R. Kessler A. Gale Gerstenberger.. 913 N . Myers St. Lloyd A. Feldman
Francis F. Blundon... 14U Jenkins St. Clarence E. Vaught.. R. F. D. 1 Carl A. Legleiter
Masters
For location of Lodge Halls marked with • see page following this directory. Secretaries
Orion G. Dennis
Leonard M. Paxson Melvin Donald Hoffman
Jay G. Lassey Richard J. Whitney 321 E. Chestnut St. Lloyd L. White Bloom James Thomas Newton P. O. Box 353 Paul A. Weast
Lester H. Butterfield
Robert C. Gilmore P. O. Box 194 Delbert G. Hobson John F. Berg
Francis £. Kirkland P. O. Box 165 Paul A. Treadwell Carroll D. Harker Hubert G. Lindgren P. O. Box 707 Kenneth L. Pemberton
John L Brandenburger 1207 Walnut St. Eldon L. Ray R. F. D. 1 Carl A. Bible
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Feb. 15, 1893
Feb. 17, 1910
Oct. 20. 1870
Oct. 20, 1870
Feb. 17, 1881
Oct. 17. 1872
Oct. 20, 1870
Oct. 15, 1873
Feb. 15, 1882
Munden .... Muscotah..
Narka
Natoma
Harmony
Tuscan
Walnut Valley..
Polar Star
New Albany
Newton
Nickerson
Norcatur.. Norton
Mount Zion..
Norwich
Oak Hill..
Munden Muscotah..
Narka
Natoma
Neodesha
Neosho Falls.
Ness City
Netawaka
New Albany...
Newton
Nickerson
Norcatur.. Norton
Nortonville..
Norwich
Oak Hill.-
128 116
349
390
94
82
191
130
81
43
317 199
266
319
334
•142
Feb. 21, 1907 Oct. 17, 1872
Mount Hope.. Mulberry MullinviUe Mulvane
Mount Hope.. Mulberry MullinviUe Mulvane
238 261 399 201
19, 18, 21. 17, 1885 1886 1912 1881
Feb. 18, 1891
Feb. 20. 1889
Feb. 18. 1886
Feb. •20, 1889 Feb. 17. 1881
Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.
Feb. 22, 1883
Mound Valley..
218
Feb. 18, 1892
Moundridge..
Landmark
Moundridge
345
Ist and 3rd Mondays..
2nd and 4th Thursdays..
2nd and 4th Tuesdays...
2nd Thursday 2nd and 4th Wednesdays .
1st and 3rd Thursdays
2nd Wednesday
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
2nd Thursday
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Istand 3rd Thursdays
2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
1st and 3rd Mondays
2nd and 4th Mondays
2nd Wednesday 1st and 3rd Thursdays .
2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays ist and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays....
1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
2nd Monday
Bedie G. Berg.
Truman Ezra Woellhof...
Wayne C. Halstead!' Cummings Edward Dale Fieser...
jimmy D. Foster Utica Donald H. Pagel Wetmore Glenn A. Porter R. F. D. 1, Fall River Lucius M. Hurley 1009 S. Plum St. Richard G. Siegrest R. F. D. 1, Sterling Gerald D. McChesney Raymond R. Farewell
Gordon S. Seaman.... R. F. D. David Newell Lohr.. 418 N. Sixth St. Elmer Guatney
John Koschin 1001 W. Cottonwood Independence Duane C. Rouser Franklin Roy Tracy Curtis L. Hargadine H. Fred Kersting, Jr 425 S. Lakeview, Derby Glenn E. Lesovsky Benjamin F. Baumann Arrington Benny L. Holioway
Clayton A. Crabs Manchester
Alfred L. Morris Jr. P. O. Box 65 Grover C. Owen 106 E. Broadway Willard Dale Wells P. O. Box 156 Frank N. Ward Cecil F. Drake P. O. Box 29 Charles J. Christian R. F. D. 1, Cummings Victor M. Doze
Theodore J. Christensen
Robert C. Brown Mahaska Fayette Z. Spaulding P. O. Box 132 Maurice E. Caskey 912 Grant St. Jerry Sayles R. F. D. 2, Colony Paschal W. Lundy
Lewis Matzek William C. Perry Irvin R. Fralick Robert O. Sullivan 603 S. Fourth St. Rudoph W. Koukol Francis D. Christ
Donovan R. Mulvaney P. O. Box 403 Floyd E, Davidson R. F. D. 1
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Peabody
Parsons
Parker
Paola
Oxford
Overland Park-
Overbrook
Ottawa
Oswego
Oskaloosa
Osborne
Osawatomie
Osage City
Oneida 1st and 3rd Wednesdays1st and 3rd Thursdays
Oct. 15. 1873
Oct. 18, 1865
Oct. 21, 1875 2nd and 4th Thursdays—
Signal
Osage Valley
Saqui
Dale A. Mitchell. John Clayton HodgsonFontana Maurice D. Robinson 2513 Clark St. Paul W. Jewell
1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Mondays 1st and 3rd Mondays
Oct. 21, 1868
Dec. 20, 1864
Oct. 22, 1874
Mar. 1. 1923
Oct. 18. 1876
Oct. 21, 1862
Feb. 18, 1891
Oct. 17. 1872
Oct. 17, 1872
Adams
Ottawa
Ridgeway
Overland Park-
Oxford
Paola
Parker
Parsons
Halcyon
Oskaloosa
Oct. 15, 1858
188 323
Henry Clay Patrick 801 S. Cherry St. Hal D. Falkenstien Albert Plattner Bern (jayle E. Cook 513 Market St. Ralph V. Whitla 135 W. Pacific Ave. Franklin E. Thornburg Alton Michael William Paris 1619 S. Seventh St., Atchison Eugene Shanks 213 Kansas St. Louis Dale 539 Birch St. Robert Bame Richland Taylor F. Custer 8912 Cherokee Lane, Leawood Joseph R. Adams
1st and 3rd Wednesdays1st and 3rd Wednesdays-
Onaga— Oneida-
Onaga
2nd and 4th Thursday-
Olathe-
Olathe
• 19
Feb. 17, 1881 Feb. 19, 1896
Masters
Oct. 18, 1859
Stated Commumcations Doran W. JacksonElden R. Cody Hilly Dean Bednat-
Oakley Mountain Slope. . Oketo
1st and 3rd Wednesdays1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays
When Chartered
Feb. 20. 1895 Oct. 16, 1879 Feb. 15, 1893
Name of Lodge
Oakley Oberlin Oketo
Location
255 186 25
No.
LODGE DIRECTORY—Continued.
For location of Lodge Halls marked with • see page following this directory. Secretaries
Fredrick H. Scheibner P. O. Box 824 Oliver Kornhaus
Sam C. Musgrave 7110 West 72nd St. Louis C. Callesen P. O. Box 21 Luther A. Merker P. O. Box 177 William L. Dysart
Edgar C. Clover 521 California Ave. J. Henry Reb P. O. Box 307 Henry K. Smith 134 N. Oak St. Floyd J. King McLouth Arthur T. Sanders P. O. Box 302 Sidney O. Morris 628 S. Locust St. Albert Rukes
William Chapman Lemoin W. Landau Ernest E. Beran Wymore, Neb. Oscar Dell Smith 802 E. Poplar St. Richard H. junod Claire B. Sparling
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Pittsburg
Plains
Paradise
Eureka McKinley
Kickapoo
Potwin
Phillipsburg...
Pittsburg
Plains
Plainville
Pleasanton Pomona
Potter
Potwin
184
•187
367
290
88
41
4
228
Quenemo Quinter
Randall Farmers
Republic
Rexford
Quenemo Quinter
Randall Randolph
Republic
Rexford
270 410
304 166
123 442
344
248
332 428 384
•265
Riley
Ashlar
Albert Neese.
Kilwinning.... Rob Morris.... Pretty Prairie. Protection
Pratt Preston Pretty Prairie. Protection
Richland
Powhattan
363
Powhattan
,
Perry
Perry
415
1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st Monday
1st Thursday
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Saturdays
Feb. 18, 1892
Feb. 11, 1948
Feb. 26, 1925
Feb. 20, 1919
Feb. 15, 1888 Oct. 18, 1876
Feb. 16. 1887 Feb. 18, 191J
Feb. 19, 1890 Feb. 16. 1922 Feb. 17, 1909
Lee J. Nichols Robert Edward Dreith R. F. D. 3, Leonardville Alvin H. Petersen Elmer L. Minnick Loren H. Wulfkuhle Joseph A. Meyer
Ralph C. Anderson Gleed Quentin Gronquist... R. F. D. 2, Blue Rapids Duane F. Snyder James R. Carswell Eelden N. Mack Young, Sr Galen H. Wahl
1st and 3rd Saturdays 2nd and 4th Mondays.. .-
1st and 3rd Thursdays.... 1st and 3rd Wednesdays
1st and 3rd Thursdays... 1st and 3rd Mondays
1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays....
Roger R. Comstock Carl E. Blickenstaff
Walter O. Hull Gail R. Ringer
1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays ,
Ralph Carmichael 300 S. Kansas Samuel Harris Vernon W. Parker Charles W. Perdue R. F. D. 1. Atchison W. Harold Haines P.O. Box 215 Edgar C. Schmitt
Jack Welter Loel F. McCray P. O. Box 141 Frank O. Denny Sixth and Pine Sts. Roy E. Warren
William E. Greer 615 N. Main St. Arthur T. Stewart Ralph Krob Laurence A. Peacock
Robert Dean Hirsch
Neil L. Hupe Boyd D. Phillips 327 S. Sixth St. Norman E. Finley 1917 S. Smelter St. Harold M. Rickers R. F. D. 2 Donald E. Wise 604 S. Plainville Bernard C. Spencer Raymond E. Slankard Raymond E. Brown R. F. D. 3, Easton Eugene C. Wilson
Walter C. Hillard R. F. D. 1 George B. Hartman Silas M. Craig, Jr William L. Dale
Feb. 18, 1886 2nd and 4th Mondays
Feb. 19, 1908
Feb. 12, 1947 2nd and 4th Thursdays....
1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. Oct. 20, 1870 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Feb. 15, 1905 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. July 14, 1856 2nd Saturday
Feb. 15. 1888
Feb. 21, 1912
Oct. 16, 1879
Feb. 22. 1917 Oct. 16. 1879
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Salina
Satanta ... Virginia..
Scammon..
Lebanon.. Anthem..
Scottsville..
Scranton Vesper
Sedgwick.
Selden,. Seneca.
Twin Grove
Sharon Springs..
Russell
Sabetha SaffordviUe..
Salina
Satanta Savonburg,.
Scaramon....
Scandia Scott City..
Scottsville.. Scranton Sedan
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Severy
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Oct. 15, 187}
Feb. 19, 1885 Feb. 18, 1915 Oct. 16, 1873
Feb. 22, 188} Feb. 16, 1887
Feb. 15, 1893
Feb. 26. 1925 Feb. 19, 1896
Oct. 17. 1867
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Oct. 21,
1875 Feb. 21, 1912
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
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2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
2nd and 4th Mondays
Oct. 17, 1878
Feb. 22, 1883
Oct. 17, 1872
Hesperian
Rush Center..
215
Oct. 21, 1874
When Chartered
Robinson
Name of Lodge
Robinson.. Rossville...
Location
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Wilbur R. Brown Leslie D. Potter R. F. D. 5, Emporia Roy Dean Corfman 901 W. Lincoln St. Orlin O. Crone Arthur Allen Myers Elsmore John H. Mussa R. F. D., Weir Robert Lervold Lewis E. Mitchell P. O. Box 206 Clarence Rees Gail Dunnaway David June Shinn Peru Alfred S. Koby P. O. Box 220 Lawrence R. Pope Ray E. Downing, Jr 108 Elk St. Hobart D. Scott Piedmont Harland E. Smith Weskan
Chester H. Pfenninger.. Nekoma Melvin R. Estabrook fill E. Fourth St.
Clyde W. Davies.. Fredrick B. Hesse..
Masters
For location of Lodge Halls marked with • see page following this directory. Secretaries
Ben W. Grimm Stanley J. North R. F. D. 1, Strong City Hilmer Elvin Andersen . Masonic Temple Joseph E. O'Banion Bernard LaMarr Larson Elsmore Arthur R. Charlton West Mineral Guy O. Frazier Carl H. O'Hair P. O. Box 364 Lyle R. Haskins , Hugh R. Coffman Roy C. Comstock 110 W. Walnut St. Windon J. Senn P. O. Box 265 Stanser J. Amack Charles A. Jermane SllVi Main St. Percival E. Shoemaker P. O. Box 34 Virgil W. Dobson P. O. Box 221
Lloyd J. Beardsley 338 E. Eighth St.
Raleigh M. Caldwell Loren2o B. Crow P. O. Box 306 Harold W. Bortz
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Feb. 16. 1911
Summerfield.... Sylvan Grove..
Sylvia
Sublette..
Summerfield.... Sylvan Grove..
Sylvia..
312
354 359
391
189
Feb. 19, 1914 Feb. 19, 1885 Feb. 15, 1882
Newahcuba
St. Francis Ionic Pottawatomie...
St. Francis.. St. John St. Marys....
404 254 52
Oct. 18, 1877
Santa Fe
Sterling
Sterling
171
Feb. 26. 1925
Feb. 19, 1885
Oct. 17. 1867
Feb. 17, 1909 Feb. 15. 1893
Oct. 21. 1875
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Feb. H, 1951
Feb. 15, 1882 Feb. 22, 1883
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Stockton..
Stanley
Stanley
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Spearville.. Spivey
Spearville.. Spivey
388 347
Stafford
Haven..
South Haven..
157
Spring Hill..
Western Star... Soldier Solomon City..
Smith Center.. Soldier Solomon
174 240 105
Stafford
Lake Sincerity..
Silver Lake.. Simpson
50 214
Spring Hill.
Old Mission
Shawnee Mission-
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_ Shawnee
Shawnee
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Gerald L. Johnson Richard K. Urban 411 Forest Drive, Ellsworth Irvin Dame
Kenneth G. Cooper... P. O. Box 43 Eldon B. White
Carl H. Sperry Maurice Dale Fox.... William B. Simecka, Sr..
L. Blaine Rush Arnold L. Staehli Francis L. Woolverton . R. F. D. 4, Abilene Orville Crane Caldwell Carl E. McKee, Jr Willard J. Williams Rago • Ralph A. Winkler , Bucyrus Myron Jacob Brensing .. R. F. D. 3 James E. Harris R. F. D. 2, Olathe Don M. Alspaugh
G. Edwin Scribner 10206 West 89th Terr. Overland Park Charles F. Thomas Loren McClintock
Ray A. Petty.... 6911 Eby St., Merriam
Henry G. Janzen R. F. D. 1
Reuben E. Bowman 212 N. Park Ave. Ray E. Haberstroh Stillwell Henry E. Marrs 101 S. Seventh St. Harvey J. Stewart Forrest Olin Nofftz Emmet H. Stambaugh P. 0 . Box 373 Ralph M. Burlin 517 N. Cypress St. Clyde R. McDougal Copeland Fred V. Lunger William J. Dehler
> Harry B. Leidigh Owen V. Duckworth 256 E. Washington, Kingman Glenn F. Wiswell
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E. Elmer Johnson P.O. Box 401 Shawnee Sidney F. Dafforn 4920 Rock Creek Lane. Mission
Oct. 17. 1867 1st and 3rd Fridays
Oct. 20,1870 2nd and 4th Thursdays
Feb. 20,1884 1st and 3rd Thursdays
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Oct. 17,1872 1st and 3rd Mondays
Feb. 15,1889 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Feb. 15,1893 2nd and 4th Mondays Oct. 16,1867 1st and 3rd Mondays
Feb. 15,1899 2nd and 4th Mondays Feb. 17,1909 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
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Golden Rule
Siloam
Seabrook
Woodson
Towanda
Horace Troy
Turon Tyro
Ulysses Excelsior Urbana
Topeka
Topeka
Topeka
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Toronto
Towanda
Tribune Troy
Turon Tyro
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Valley Center
Feb. 17, 1881 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Henri
Tonganoxie
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Oct. 21, 1874 2nd and 4th Mondays
Thayer
Thayer
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Stated Communications
Feb. 20, 1889 1st and 3rd Thursdays
When Chartered
Syracuse
Name of Lodge
Syracuse
Location
309
No. Secretaries Joseph Woelfel
Dean E. Johnson 3413 N. Meridian, Wichita
George W. Riggs 128 S. Cedar St.
Ivan A. Engel P. O. Box 56 William D. Denholm R. F. D. 2 Carl A. Carlson Francis D. Myricfc 2020 Washburn Ave. R. F. D. 5, Brian Road Robert C. French Kenneth N . Pomeroy 203 N. Summit St., El Dorado 1907 Randolph St. P. O. Box 2017 Robert F. Steiner Ray B. Ramsey 513 Town House Apts. 633 Jewell Ave. Robert W. White Jack C. PuUiam 221 Edgewood R. F. D. 2 Dwight V. Dodge John B. Schlarb 1817 McAlister St. 510 Garfield Ave. Walter M. Burkle H. Floyd Swilley R. F. D. 1 R. F. D. 1 Warren L. Henrie Gordon C. Wohlgemuth Benton Benton Melvin O. Kuder William C. Coupland Earl R. Williams, Jr James B. Goss P. O. Box 213 P. O. Box 121 Millard T. Munger Frederick R. Frank Clarence C. Brooks Charles Harbison R. F. D. 1, Independence Robert R. Hickok Lester L. Kennedy David Ray Wolf Roy T. Ramsey Don R. Neely Francis Bailey Earlton R. F. D., Earlton
Arlyn D. McClellan R. F. D., Kendall Frank Willis Austin P. O. Box 42 Frank R. Waters, Jr
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Albert Pike..
Wichita..
Sunflower....
Wichita..
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Whiting York
Whiting.. Wichita...
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North Star.
Wellsville Westmoreland.. Avon Wetmore White City White Cloud.... Whitewater
WellsviUe Westmoreland.Westphalia Wetmore White City White Cloud Whitewater
356 257 305 53 380 78 180
Wichita
Waverly Black Diamond.. Wellington
Waverly Weir Wellington..
244 274 •150
Wichita..
Feb. 19, 1885 Feb. 16, 1887 Oct. 21, 1874
Wathena..
Wathena..
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Wichita...
Oct. 21, 1868
Frontier.,., Sutton
Washington.. Watcrville
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Oct. 19, 1871 Oct. 20, 1870
Wamego.,
Wamego-
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104 85
• 99
Oct. 21, 1869
Wakefield.. Vulcan
Wakefield.. Walnut
396 229
17, 1898 18, 1886 15, 1888 12, 1947 17, 1909 21, 1869 12, 1947
Feb. 20, 1895
Feb. 16, 1944
Oct. 19. 1871
Feb. 20, 1889
Mar. 13, 1958
Feb. 19, 1885
Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb.
Feb. 21, 1912 Feb. 20, 1884
Feb. 15. 1882
Wakeeney..
Wakeeney..
148
Oct. 18, 1859 Feb. 20, 1889 Feb. 20, 1913
Valley Falls.. Vermillion...., Wakarusa
Valley Falls.. Vermillion Wakarusa
21 320 402
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Ray H. Gray Carl P. Williams Charles N. Yenkey Pauline Nova G. Moody 517 Eighth St. Melvin L. Jones Harwood G. Foster P. O. Box 175 Chester H. Smith 1501 Grandview J. Harry George Lyman O. Adams P. O. Box 242 A. Glenn Kincaid
R. Eugene Farrow Edward Moran Forest Hashbarger 211 W. Fourth St. Ernest B. Harris Cloyde A. Lee Ned D. Corley David C. Ebelmesser George J. Scott Norris N. Loyd Kenneth W. Taylor P. O. Box 136 Walton E. Priest Ernest Vern Moore Ira F. Purkey Ray Herman Mitchell 728 Ida St., Wichita 11 2111 Bluff Court Rex Owens I. Keith Lawrence 1207 Pearce 320y2 S. Broadway Herman O. Brooks Harlin V. Knight 908 Amidon 220 West 13th St. Stoner C. Kimball Irvin Bachtenkircher 1837 S. Madison St. 2659 N. Iva St. Wichita 11 Wichita 20 Woodrow W. Coleman Bruce Newton 328 E. First St., Wichita 2 344 N. Green St., Wichita 14
Harry R. Leonard Virgil M. Crawford Garold David Crockett 2231 N. Polk St., Topeka Ulysses E. Naasz 420 Main St. Clifford T. Gordon, Sr Lee Roy Church R. F. D. 2 LeRoy Stewart 605 Ash St. Thomas L. Parry Gene Roepke R. F. D., Barnes Roderick J. Holaday Elwood Carl Burton Fisher, Jr Jean A. Mason George E. King 1021 N. Blaine St. William Edward Barnett Richard Edwards Forrest F. Natrop Floyd Stanley Brown Lawrence D. Blythe Wayne F. Baker John L. Lockwood, Jr
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Xenia
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Oct. 15, 1875
Oct. 17, 1866
Feb. 20, 1889
1888 1870 1887 1872
Mailers
Secretaries
Carl F. Harder 201 S. Prairie St. Rex A. Bridgeman Nashville
Charles E. McCormick.. 700 N . Green St. Lynn E. Taylor.. Nashville
1st a n d 3rd W e d n e s d a y s . . .
2nd a n d 4th Wednesdays..
W i l l i a m R. T a y l o r Uniontown
David O. Martindale 1615 Payne St. W i l l i a m J. K i r k h a m P . O . Box 2513 G u y H . Bethell R. F . D . 1, Q u e n e m o W e n d e l G. Ferrin W . Cecil H u t c h i n s o n Delavan J o h n J. Moeller E d w a r d E. Leu C h a r l e s L. Rostine Richard J. Bellman 1520 M i l l i n g t o n Richard R. Babst
W i l l i a m Leon Taylor Bronson
Alfred Kvasnicka Charles E. Pence Glenn W . Vincent... Richard L. Emerson . 1203 Mansfield Chester T.. Collins . . .
Malcolm Greene 3914 W . EleventhSt. G l e n n E. Barton 1125 Lulu St. W e n d e l l E. Davis R. F. D . 1 Donald W . York Frank E. Munsell
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1st and 3rd Wednesday.. 1st Wednesday 2nd a n d 4 t h M o n d a y s 1st and 3rd Thursdays....
Wallace...
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Winona..
Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct.
Samaria.... Jefferson... Windom.. Winfield..
Wilson....!.... Winchester.. Windom Winfield
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Feb. 17, 1916 F e b . 1 7 , 1909
Wilmore.. Wilsey
412 382
Wilmore.. Wilscy
Williamsburg..
224
1st and 3rd Thursdays..
Bestor G. Brown..
Wichita
•433
Feb. 20, 1884
Communication
Anchor
Stated
1st and 3rd Thursdays..
Trinity
Wichita 1, 1923
When Chartered
Mar.
Lodge 1st and 3rd Tuesdays....
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Location
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For location of Lodge H a l l s marked with * see page following this directory.
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LOCATION OF LODGE HALLS 2—421 Delaware St. 3—728 Minnesota Ave. 5—5th & Kansas 6—1001 Massachusetts St. 7—722% N . Washington St. 8—15^4 Scott Ave. 9—1001 Massachusetts St. 10—421 Delaware St. 12—428 Merchant St. 15—2015 Lakin St. 17—Tenth and Van Buren Sis. 18—422 S. Main St. 19—118 N . Chestnut St. 37—101 E. Miami Ave. 38—81/2 N . Washington St. 51—Tenth and Van Buren Sts. 5 4 — m i l Johnson Drive 57—839 N . Market St. 60—336 S. Santa Fe St. 68—421 Delaware St. 74—5261/2 State St. 86—320V2 S. Broadway 90—901 W . Lyman Ave. 91-—9071/2 Broadway 96—8504 Parallel 97—1241/2 S. Main St. 98—110 N . W. Third St. 99—220 W . Thirteenth St. 102—129 W . Ninth St. 103—102 N . Highland Ave. 106—6OOI/2 N . Main St. 110—110 E. Eighth St. 117—1171/2 N . Central 124—I4th & Adams
133—202 South B St. 137-123^4 W . Main St. 140—61/2 N . Walnut St. 142—106 E. Broadway 150—124 S. Washington St. 153—5201 West 75th St. Shawnee Mission 168—1857 N . Broadway 172—122% S. Main St. 187—Sixth and Pine Sts. 195—Eleventh and Main Sts. 222—509 First St. 225—Tenth and Van Buren Sts. 246—403 y2 N . Main St. 265—123% S. Main St. 271—1732% North 25th St. 272—803 N . Seventh St. 297—1016% Washington St. 303—328 E. First St. 306—215 N . Franklin 307—108 S. Broadway 511—Kearney Ave 313—320% S. Broadway 321—920% Main St. 322—1442 South 30th St. 331—123 N . Vine St. 333—914 Southwest Blvd. 364—108% N . Ash St. 369—2024 Quindaro Blvd. 385—1900 James St. 433—3755 E. Douglas Ave. 436'—8049 Overland Park Drive 438—25th and New Jersey Sts. 445—14th & Adams
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DECEASED PAST GRAND MASTERS A N D YEAR OF SERVICE. 1856-7-8-9 —Richard R. Rees 1860 —George H. Fairchild 1861-2-3-4-5—Jacob Saqui —Moses S. Adams 1866-7 1868-9-1870 —John H. Brown 1871-2 —John M. Price —Owen A. Bassett 1873^ —Issac B. Sharp 1875 1876 —Jacob D. Rush 1877 —John Guthrie —^Edwin D. Hillyer 1878 1879-1880 —Joseph D. McCIeverty 1881-2 —William Cowgill —George S. Green 1883 1884 —J. Jay Buck —Matthew M. Miller 1885 —Silas E. Sheldon 1886 —Henry C. Cook 1887 1888 —Watson M. Lamb —George C. Kenyon 1889 1890 —John C. Postlethwaite —Andrew M. Callaham 1891 1892 —David B. Fuller —William D . Thompson 1893 1894 —George W. Clark —James H. McCall 1895 1896 —Chiles C. Coleman —William M. Shaver 1897 1898 —Maurice L. Stone —Henry C. Loomis 1899 1900 —Charles J. Webb 1901 —Perry M. Hoisington 1902 —Thomas E. Dewey
1903—Bestor G. Brown 1904—^Thomas G. Fitch 1905—Samuel R. Peters 1906—Thomas L. Bond 1907—Edward W . Wellington 1908—Henry F. Mason 1909—Fred Washbon 1910—Marion K. Brundage 1 9 1 1 - A l e x A. Sharp 1912—William Easton Hutchinson 1913—Elrick C. Cole 1914—Charles H. Chandler 1915—William L. Burdick 1916—Giles H. Lamb 1917—Charles E. Lobell 1918—William I. Stuart 1919—Owen J. Wood 1920—Hugh P. Farrelly 1 9 2 1 - B e n S. Paulen 1922—John McCuUagh 1923—Richard E. Bird 1924—Elmer F. Strain 1925—Charles A. Loucks 1926—John W. Neilson 1927—Charles N . Fowler 1930—Jay B. Kirk 1931—J. Forrest Ayres 1932—John M. Kinkel 1933—George O. Foster 1936—James H. Wendorff 1937—Charley B. Erskine 1945—Harry D. Evans 1950—Lynn R. Brodrick 1951—Clarence G. Nevins
DECEASED DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS, John A. Ferrell—died June 21, 1922 B. Harold GroflF—died October 28, 1950
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LIVING PAST GRAND MASTERS A N D ADDRESSES. 1928—Ferris M. Hill, 727 Market St., Emporia. 1929—George F. Beezley, Girard. 1934—James A. Gassier, People's Bank Bldg., McPherson. 1935—Otto R. Souders, 710 Schweiter Bldg., Wichita. 1938—Henry S. Buzick, Jr., Sylvan Grove. 1939—Claud F. Young, 1733 Sixteenth St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 1940—Arthur H. Strickland, 7th & Ann, Kansas City, Kansas. 1941—Roscoe E. Peterson, Larned. 1942—Cline C. Curtiss, Colby. 1943—Charles S. McGinness, 320 W . 8th St., Topeka. 1944—James H. Trice, Medicine Lodge. 1946—Samuel G. Wiles, Macksville. 1947—James H. Stewart, Jr., 13215 W . 21st St., R.F.D. No. 7 Wichita.
1948—E. Glenn Robison, Gridley. 1949—William H. Harrison, ' Downs. 1952—S. Allan Daugherty, 401 S. Seneca, Wichita 13. 1953—Bruce Newton, 328 E. 1st St., Wichita. 1954—Floyd S. Ecord, Burlington. 1955—Scott E. Kelsey, 1346 Arter, Topeka. 1956—Karl J. Baumgartner, P. O. Box 238, Goodland 1957—^Richard L. Becker, Columbia Bldg., Coffeyville. 1958—Earl R. Brown, Plains. 1959—Addison C. Irby, 209 S. Main, Fort Scott. I960—Ray W . Kinzie P. O. Box 56 Wichita. 1961—John H. Murray 1020 S. 4th St. Leavenworth
GRAND TREASURERS. 1856—Beverlin Beck 1857—William Y. Roberts 1858-1891—Christian Beck 1892-1902—R. E. Torrington
1903-1909—Albert Sarbach 1910-1933—W. Frank March 1934-1937—John McCullagh 1938-1961—Ben S. Paulen 1961—Floyd A. Palmer
GRAND SECRETARIES. 1856 — C . T. Harrison 1857-1860—Charles Mundee 1861-1870—Erasmus T. Carr 1 8 7 1 - 1 8 9 3 ^ o h n H. Brown
1894-1928—Albert K. Wilson 1929-1953—Elmer F. Strain 1954-1958—Arthur H. Strickland 1959 —Charles S. McGinness
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LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION BUT N O T CHARTERED. Allen, 1923; Burlington, 1863; Delaware, 1857; Denver City (Denver Lodge), 1860; Englevale, 1899; Leavenworth (Adelpha), 1868; Lecompton (Geary), 1857; Leota, 1878; Lindsborg, 1884; Lindsay (Friendship), 1868; Opolis, 1885; Powhattan (Buckeye), 1896; Wheaton, 1903; White Water, 1927.
LODGE CHARTERS REVOKED, SURRENDERED OR CONSOLIDATED. Alden No. 308, with Sterling No. 171, 1957; Allen No. 335, 1923; Americus No. 62, 1869; Andale No. 253, with Mt. Hope 238, 1894; Argonia (Chikaskia) No. 285, 1912; Atchison (St. Johns) No. 26, 1861; Aubry No. 30, 1863; Auraria No. 37, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; Bennington No. 180, 1944 Beaumont No. 439, with Joppa N o . 223, 1937; Big Springs (Shawnee) N o . 9 1867; Blaine No. 337, with Westmoreland No. 257, 1894; Bluff City No. 313 1897; Bluff City No. 325, 1903; Boling No. 365, with Tonganoxie (Henri) No 190, 1937; Bucklin No. 325, 1896; Cato No. 153, with Farlington (Godfrey) No, 124, 1894; Cedar Vale No. 164, 1883; Cedar Vale (Myrtle) No. 164, 1894 Chanute (King David) No. 4 l 6 , with Cedar No. 103, 1937; Clifford (White water) No. 148, with Halcyon No. 120, 1876; Clinton (Ashlar) No. 87, 1879 Coyville No. 57, 1955; Delavan No. 375, with Kansas No. 307, 1936; Edwards ville (Composite) N o . 152, 1879; Emmett No. 387, with Pottawatomie No. 52 1939; Emporia No. 12, 1863; Enterprise No. 353, 1910; Elk City (Elk Creek) No. 20, 1863; Esbon (Salem) No. 228, 1939; Farlington (Godfrey) No. 124, with Girard No. 93, 1932; Frankfort No. 67, 1876; Freeport (Lily) No. 301, with Bluff City No. 313, 1892; Fort Scott (Rising Sun) No. 46, with Bourbon No. 8, 1878; Fort Gibson (Alpha) No. 122, with Grand Lodge of Indian Territory, 1878; Golden City No. 34, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; Greeley No. 211, with Delphian No. 44, 1940; Grenola (Canopy) No. 248, with Moline No. 267, 1937; Hanover (Star) No. 69, 1919; Hiawatha (Triune) No. 216, 1883; High Prairie No. 25, 1892; Ida No. 170, 1881; Indianola No. 34 (later. Great Light), 1877; Irving No. 112 with Blue Rapids No. 169, 1958; Kanorado No. 443, with Goodland No. 321, I960; Leavenworth (Calvary) No. 50, with King Solomon No. 10, 1876; Leavenworth (dispensation Landmark, charter St. Johns), N o . 26, 1870; Lecompton No. 13, 1865; Liberty No. 123, with Keystone No. 102, 1918; Lincolnville No. 315, 1896; Lindsborg (Phoenix) No. 253, 1888; Louisburg No. 180, 1894; Luray No. 153, with Lucas (Blue Hill) No. 198, 1943; Lyons N o . 192, 1895; Montana (Evergreen) No. 86, 1888; Monticello No. 43, 1875; Mt. Pleasant No. 58, 1888; Neosho Rapids No. 77 (Changed to Ionic), 1879; Nevada City (Nevada) No. 36, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; Newton (Magnolia) No. 231, with Newton No. 142, 1901; North Lawrence (Valley) No. 30, with Lawrence No. 6, 1876; North Lawrence (Valley) No. 30, second charter, 1887; Olivet (Astra) No. 363, 1908; Osage Mission (Mission) No. 92, 1897; Osawatomie (Osage Valley) No. 24, 1863; Ottawa No. 128, with Franklin No. 18, 1906; Ottawa (Melody) No. 400, with Ottawa No. 18, 1928; Ottumwa No. 11, 1863 and 1871; Paola (Miami) No. 69, with Paola No. 37, 1876; Pardee (dispensation Lincoln, charter Center) No. 69, 1871; Paris No. 22, 1871; Parkerville No. 168, with Dwight No. 374, 1937; Perryville (Perry) No. 52, 1877; Piper No. 385, with Delaware No. 96, 1937; Pittsburg (Owen A. Bassett) No. 367, with Pittsburg No. 187, 1911; Pomona No. 138,
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1901; Rosalia No. 434, with Leon (Joppa) No. 223, 1961; Richfield No. 303, 1892; Richmond No. 426, with Delphian No. 44, 1946; Salina (John H . Brown) No. 216, with Salina No. 60, 1907; Salt Lake City (Mt. Moriah) N o . 70, with Grand Lodge of Utah, 1872; Saratoga No. 216, 1892; Scranton (Perfect Square) No. 220, 1908; Seneca No. 39, 1875; Severance No. 313 with Smithton No. 1, 1951; Shawnee No. 54, 1928; Springdale No. 152, 1887; Stanton N o . 18, 1863; Stanton (Zion) No. 108, 1883; Tecumseh No. 15, 1874; Timber Ridge (Dick Rees) No. 59, 1887; Trading Post (Blooming Grove) No. 4 1 , 1904; Turner No. 425, with Ben Hur No. 322, 1937; Twin Falls (Olive) No. 181, 1885; Valley Center (Ark) No. 243, 1902; Virginia City N o . 43, with Grand Lodge of Montana, 1866; Waldron No. 377 with Anthony N o . 200, 1957; Walton No. 323, 1895; Wetmore No. 53, with Polar Star No. -130, 1944; White Water (Brainerd) No. 280, 1927; Winiield No. 58, with Adelphia No. 110, 1903.
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G R A N D LODGES I N CORRESPONDENCE W I T H THE G R A N D LODGE O F KANSAS; ALSO T H E NAMES A N D ADDRESSES OF GRAND SECRETARIES. Alabama—GORDON L . EVATT, P. O. Box 98, Montgomery Arizona—GERALD I. CRAIG, 4th Ave. & Monroe, Phoenix 3 Arkansas—L. LELAND M C D A N I E L , Albert Pike Memorial Temple, Little Rock California—EDWARD H . SIEMS, 1111 California St., San Francisco 8 Colorado—HARRY W . BUNDY, 319 Masonic Temple, Denver 2 Connecticut—EARLE K . HALING, 201 Ann St., Hartford 3 Delaware—CHESTER R . JONES, 818 Market St., Wilmington 24 Dist. of Columbia—RAYMOND N . BABCOCK, Masonic Temple, Washington 5 Florida—WILLIAM A. W H I T C O M B , 512 Masonic Temple, Jacksonville Georgia—DANIEL W . LOCKLIN, 811 Mulberry, Macon Idaho—HERBERT H . EBERLE, P. O. Box 1677, Boise Illinois—PAUL R . STEPHENS, P. O. Box 110, Rushville Indiana—DWIGHT L . SMITH, Masonic Temple, Indianapolis 4 Iowa—RALPH E . W H I P P L E , Masonic Library, Cedar Rapids Kentucky—ALPHEUS E . ORTON, 1000 S. 4th St., Louisville 2 Louisiana—D. PETER LAGUENS, JR., 1300 Masonic Temple, New Orleans 12 Maine—EARLE D . WEBSTER, 415 Congress, Portland 3 Maryland—GERALD M . PINE, 225 N . Charles St., Baltimore 1 Massachusetts—EARL W . TAYLOR, 51 Boylston, Boston 16 Michigan—CHARLES T . SHERMAN, Masonic Temple, Grand Rapids 3 Minnesota—DAVID E . PALMER, 6th & Smith Ave., St. Paul 2 Mississippi—CECIL A. T H O R N , Box 1030, Meridian Missouri—ELMER W . WAGNER, 3681 Lindell, St. Louis 8 Montana—BYRON F . GAITHER, P. O. Box 1158, Helena Nebraska—CARL R . GREISEN, 401 Masonic Temple, Omaha Nevada—EDWARD C . PETERSON, 500 Mountain St., Carson City New Hampshire—HAROLD O . CADY, 44 S. Main St., Concord New Jersey—HARVEY C . WHILDEY, Masonic Temple, Trenton New Mexico—CHANDLER C . THOMAS, Box 535, Albuquerque New York^EDWARD R. CARMAN, Masonic Hall, New York 10 North Carolina—CHARLES A. HARRIS, P. O. Box 6506, Raleigh North Dakota—CLIFFORD E. MILLER, Box 1269, Fargo O h i o — A N D R E W J. W H I T E , J R . , 634 High St., Worthington Oklahoma—J. FRED LATHAM, Masonic Temple, Guthrie Oregon—HARRY D . PROUDFOOT, 1119 SW Park Ave., Portland 5 Pennsylvania—ASHBY B . PAUL, Masonic Temple, Philadelphia 7 Puerto Rico—JUAN L . MATOS CINTRON, P. O. Box 8385, Santurce, Puerto Rico Rhode Island—ARTHUR R . COLE, 127 Dorrance St., Providence 3 South Carolina—HENRY F . COLLINS, 901 Palmetto State Life Bldg., Columbia South Dakota—ELVIN F . STRAIN, 415 S. Main Ave., Sioux Falls Tennessee—THOMAS E . Doss, Box 216, Nashville 1 Texas—HARVEY C . BYRD, P. O. Box 446, Waco Utah—CLARENCE M . GROSHELL, Masonic Temple, Salt Lake City 2 Vermont—AARON H . GROUT, P. O. Box 715, Burlington Virginia—ARCHER B . GAY, Masonic Temple, Richmond 20 Washington—^DANIEL T . SIMMONS, Masonic Temple, Tacoma 3 West Virginia—JULIAN B . HOLLINGSWORTH, P. O. Box 2346, Charleston 28 Wisconsin—PAUL W . GROSSENBACH, 1123 N . Astor St., Milwaukee 2 Wyoming—MARCUS R . NICHOLS, P. O. Box 459, Casper
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FOREIGN GRAND SECRETARIES. Alberta—EDWARD H . RIVERS, 330 12th Ave. S.W., Calgary Argentina—CARLOS W I L S O N , Cangallo 1242, Buenos Aires Austria—RUDOLPH RAPPOS, I, Dorotheergasse 12, Vienna Belgium—RENE DESGAIN, 5 Rue Du Chene, Brussels Bolivia—HUMBERTO FRIAS ROJAS, Postal No. 573, La Paz Brazil (Amazonas and Acre)—JOAQUIN GOMES LOUREIRO, Rua Leovegildo Coehlo, 294, Manaus, Amazonas Brazil ( C e a r a ) — W I L S O N ACHILLES D A SILVA, Caixa Postal 76, Fortaleza, Ceara Brazil (Minas Gerais)—SERGIO A. IVANENKO, Caixa Postal 5, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais Brazil (Paraiba)—ODEMAR NACRE GOMES, Rua Duque de Caixa 260, Joao Pessoa, Paraiba Brazil (Parana)—OCTALINE RODRIGES BRANCO, Caixa Postal 1363, Curitiba, Parana Brazil (Piaui)—LOURIVAL E . VIEIRA, Caixa Postal 10, Teresina, Piaui Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)—MARIO HERDY SILVA, P. O. Box 2215, Rio de Janeiro Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul)—OswALDO BAUCKE, Caixa Postal 683, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul Brazil (Santa Catarina) — Brazil (Sao P a u l o ) — E R W I N SEIGNEMARTIN, Caixa Postal 8348, Sao Paulo British Columbia—JOHN H . N . MORGAN, 692 Seymour St., Vancouver 2 Chile—CESAR BUNSTER C , Casilla 2867, Santiago China—TING C H I E N , P. O. Box 758, Taipei, Taiwan Colombia-—RICARDO STEFFENS E., Apartado No. 333, Barranquilla Costa Rica—RAFAEL OBREGON L . , P. O. Box 3282, San Jose Cuba—EDUARDO R . LOPEZ Bobadilla, Masonic Grand Lodge, Havana Denmark—ALFRED NYVANG, 23 Blegdamsveg, Copenhagen Ecuador—Luis W . GARCIA MORENO, P. O. Box 932, Guayaquil El Salvador—CARLOS ALFANSO CASTELLANOS, 2 A Calle Oriente, N o . 431, San Salvador England—J. W . STUBBS, Freemason's Hall, G. Queen St., London, W . C. 2 Finland—LAURI SARKIA, Esplanaadikatv 35 E., Helsinki France—JEAN P. M U E T , 65 Boulevard Bineau Neuilly, Sur-Seine, Seine Germany—RICHARD MULLER-BORNER, P. O. Box 16288, Frankfort a.M. Greece—DR. PANAYIOTIS HADJIPETROS, No. 19 Acharnon St., Athens Guatemala—JOSE GUILLERMO MAYORGA, Apartado Postal No. 48, Guatemala City Honduras—ABEL VILLACORTA CISNEROS, P. O. Box 336, Tegucigalpa Iceland—OLAFUR GISLASON, Borgartun 4, P. O. Box 44, Reykjavik Ireland—J. O. HARTE, Freemason's Hall, Molesworth St., Dublin Israel—SHLOMO ZARANKIN, P. O. Box 2080, Tel-Aviv Italy (Grand O r i e n t ) — U M B E R T O GENOVA, Via Giustiniani K. S., Rome Japan—GEORGE H . BOOTH, BIdg. No. 13, Shiba, Sakae-Cho, Minato-Ku, Tokyo Manitoba—THOMAS C . JACKSON, Masonic Temple, Winnipeg (Canada) Mexico (Baja California)—FERNANDO CESENA CASTRO, Apartado 57, Tecate, Baja Calif. Mexico (Campeche)—OMAR C . OLIVERA, Apartado Postal N o . 17, Campeche Mexico (Cosmos)—REYNALDO LECHUGA F., Apartado 171, Chihuahua, Chih. Mexico (Nuevo Leon)—JosE GALVAN SOLIS, Apt. 309, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon Mexico (San Luis Potosi)—JoSE MENDOZA ALFARO, Apartado Postal No, 104, San Luis Potosi Mexico (Tamaulipas)—RUBEN MARQUEZ ROMO, Apartado Postal No. 419, Tampico, Tamaulipas Mexico ( Y o r k ) — C A N T W E L L C . BROWN, Apartado Postal No. 1986, Mexico, D . F. Netherlands—^DR. P. J. V A N L O O , Fluwelen Burgwal 22, The Hague
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New Brunswick—A. A. LEMMON, P. O. Box 430, St. John New South Wales—JAMES S. MILLER, 289 Castlereagh St., Sydney New Zealand—F. G. NORTHERN, 39-41 Ghuznee St., Wellington C 2 Nicaragua—GREG A. TAPIA, P . O. Box 102, Managua Norway—ODD LIE-DAVIDSEN, Store Landsoges Stamhus, Nedre Vollgate 19, Oslo Nova Scotia—H. F. SIPPRELL, Box 322, Halifax Panama—JULIO A. RAMOS, P . O. Box 84, Panama City Peru—LUIS BURGOS RAMIREZ, Apartado Postal N o . 2190, Lima Philippine Islands—ESTEBAN MUNARRIZ, 1 4 4 0 San Marcelino, Manila Prince Edward Island—FLOYD DRAKE, P. O. Box 337, Charlottetown Ontario—EWART G . DIXON, P. O. Drawer N o . 217, Hamilton (Canada) Quebec—J. McL. MARSHALL-, 1559 St. Mark St., Montreal 25 (Canada) Queensland—V. I. CARTER, BOX 675 K. G. P. O., Brisbane (Australia) Saskatchewan—RICHMOND MAYSON, BOX 246, Regina Scotland—ALEX F . BUCHAN, 96 George St., Edinburgh 2 South Australia—F. J. ELLEN, Freemanson's Hall, Adelaide Sweden—SVEN SVEDEN, Blasieholmsgatan 6, Stockholm C Switzerland—^ERNEST HAGMANN, 16 Leonhard-Ragazweg, Zurich 55 Tasmania—H. A. W I L K I N S O N , 117 Macquarie St., Hobart Venezuela—FRANCISCO ESCOBAR ROJAS, Este 3 N o . 5 Apartado 927, Caracas Victoria—C. W . DAVIS, 25 Collins St., Melbourne (Australia) Western Australia—N. J. MuNRO, Box D 177, G. P. C , Perth
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GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS NEAR OTHER U.S. G R A N D LODGES A N D THEIR ADDRESSES. Alabama—^ENCY F . YEILDING, 215 W . Irvine Ave., Florence Arizona—ROBERT F . HENDERSON, 3407 N . 24th Ave., Phoenix Arkansas—JOHN H . BELFORD, 1301 Pine Valley, Little Rock California—PHIL N . MYERS, LOS Angeles Colorado—LEO R . GOTTLIEB, Trinidad Connecticut—^JOHN MASTERSON, 11 Fremont St., New London Delaware—FRANCIS W . H U K I L L , 501 W . Main St., Middleton Dist. of Columbia—WILLIAM H . ROHRMAN, 3051 Idaho Ave., N.W., Washington 16, D . C. Florida—ANDREW JOHNSON, 3 5 - F Venetian Way Belle Isle, Miami Beach Georgia—MAX L . SEGALLS, Metter Idaho—GEORGE R . SCHWANER, Richfield Illinois—GEORGE EDWARD ANDERSON, Route 1, Galatia Indiana—DALE A. ANDERSON, Clayton Kentucky—HERBERT H . BENNETT, Hardinsbuxg Louisiana—JOHN B . ARMSTRONG, P. O. Box 669, Lake Charles Maine—RAYMOND M . RIDEOUT, 9^y/^ Green St., Augusta Maryland—NORMAN P. WALTERS, Centreville Massachusetts—GEORGE W . GRAY, 210 Atwater Road, Springfield Michigan—WILBER M . BRUCKER, 2850 Penobscot Bldg., Detroit Minnesota—MONTREVILLE J. BROWN, 2184 Sargeant Ave., St. Paul: Mississippi—ROBERT W . H I N T O N , Lumberton Missouri—J. MORGAN DONELSON, Princeton Montana—SHELDON REDISKE, Baker Nebraska—HOWARD J. H U N T E R , Wahoo Nevada—FRANK W . JONES, P. O. Box 136, Gabbs New Hampshire—ROBERT C . LAING, Manchester New Jersey—JULIUS W . LODGEK, 213 Fern Ave., CoUingswood New Mexico—HOWELL GRIMES, P. O. Box 571, Hobbs New York—PAUL H . HYSER, 73 St. James Place, Brooklyn 38 North Carolina—JOEL J. FAULK, P. O. Box 2389, Charlotte North Dakota—WALTER H . M U R F I N , Fargo Ohio—JAMES J. HARBAGE, 1120 Morning Drive, Worthington Oklahoma—HAROLD P. COOK, 810 E. Cleveland, Guthrie Oregon—RICHARD V. CARLESON, 6975 N . E. Alameda, Portland 13 Puerto Rico—CLIFFORD S. W H A L L , P. O. Box 1170, San Juan Rhode Island—G. HARVEY FAULKNER, 23 Davis Ave., Cranston South Carolina—J. RAY DAWKINS, 1525 Harrington St., Newberry South Dakota—WILLIAM E . MITCHELL, Plankinton Tennessee—^WILLIAM R . PATTON, J R . , 515 Washington St., Erwin Texas—W. B. BALL, 613 Frost Bldg., San Antonio Utah—ERIC AUGUST BJORKLUND, 916 S. 12th E., Salt Lake City ' " Vermont—EARL S. W R I G H T , Rutland Virginia—JOHN P. STOKES, 7400 Glebe Road, Richmond 26 Washington—H. SUMMERS BENNETT, C/O Wesley Gardens, Des Moines West Virginia—J. BERNARD DODRILL, Webster Springs Wisconsin—CHARLES W . HEIDEMANN, Altoona Wyoming—System not recognized ,
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G R A N D REPRESENTATIVES O F THE G R A N D LODGE OF KANSAS NEAR FOREIGN G R A N D LODGES A N D THEfR ADDRESSES. Alberta—FREDERICK S. BIRD, 2532 Toronto Crescent, Calgary (Canada) Argentina—ATILIO D . GROSSO, Buenos Aires Austria—ROBERT ROSENBAUM, Wien VII Kirchengasse 18, Vienna Bolivia—^THOMAS D . LONSDALE, Casilla 564, La Paz Brazil (Amazonas & Acre)—VALTERIO ALVES CAVALCANTE, Rua Major Facundo No. 1266, Fortaleza Brazil (Ceara)—ALFREDO RIBEIRO SOARES, Manaus (Ceara) Brazil (Paraiba)—SEVERING MACEDO PAIVA, Box N o . 1, Joao Pessoa (Paraiba) Brazil (Parana)—ELPIDIO SILVA, BOX 1363 (Parana) Brazil (Piaui)—SALOMAO X . GONCALVES, P. O. Box 10, Teresina (Piaui) Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)—HELY FRANCO BELMINO, Rio de Janeiro Brazil (Minas Gerais)—Luiz SAYAO DEFARIO, Faria Ave., Afonso Pena 908, Belo Horizonte (Minas Gerais) Brazil (Rio Grande de Sul)—-ANNIBAL GARCIA, P. O. Box 683, Porto Alegre (Rio Grande do Sul) Brazil (Santa Catarina)—ADOLFO NICHOLICH, De Cilva (Santa Catarina) Brazil (Sao P a u l o ) — M A N U E L NOBREGA FERNANDES, Sao Paulo British Columbia—FRED TOMLINSON, Bamberton, Victoria (B. C , Canada) Canada—ALAN BROUGHTON, 20 CoulsOn Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Chile—GUILLERMO MORALES BELTRAMI, Casilla 3620, Santiago China—SANFORD W . C H E N , P. O. Box 758, Taipei, Taewan, China Colombia—ARMANDO FUENTES, Santa Marta Costa Rica—JORGE HERRERA, Alajuela Cuba—ENRIQUE G . ALBERDI, Havana Denmark—OLAF L . KONGSTED, Hauser Plads 32, Copenhagen Ecuador—FERNANDO LUCES CORTES, P. O. Box 932, Guayaquil El Salvador—EDGAR PATRICK THOMPSON, San Miguel England—Col. GEORGE TREVOR KELWAY, St. Anne'.s, Milford Haven Pembiokeshire France—BERNARD J . LANE, 2 Rue des Dardanelles, Paris XVII Germany—HANS A. F. MEINEKE, Kirchbachstrasse 208 a, Bremen Greece—ANASTASE KOFINIOTIS, 26 Skoufoc St., Athens Guatemala—MANUEL A. TRIBOUILLIER ROBLES, 8A-Calle No. 5-43, Guatemala City 4 (C. A.) Honduras—RENE SAGASTUME, Tegucigalpa (C. A.) Iceland—BJARNI BJARNASON, Bankastraeti 9, Reykjavik Ireland—CHARLES P. WOAKES, 1 Highiield Park, Dublin Israel—AARON ROSENFELD, Haifa Italy (Grand Orient)—IGNAZIO COCOLA, Via Dei Bresciani 23, Rome Japan—DAVID M E T H , Masonic Bldg., 13-1 Shiba, Sakae-Cho Minato-Ku, Tokyo Manitoba—JOHN CUTHILL, Reston Mexico—(Baja Calif.) — Mexico (Campeche) — Mexico (Cosmos)—EDUARDO VIDAL LOYA, Apartado N o . 171, Libertad 1004, Chihuahua Mexico (Nuevo Leon)—FIDEL C . MIRELES, Monterrey (Nuevo Leon) Mexico (San Luis Potosi) — Mexico (Tamaulipas)—REUBEN A. MARTINEZ, Matamoros (Tamaulipas) Mexico ( Y o r k ) — W I L L I A M A. HASAM, Prolong, Los Cedros 76, Mexico 1, D. F. Netherlands—G. TANIS, Van Houtenlaan, Groningen New Brunswick—PERLEY E . ROY, 302 Radio St., Newcastle New South Wales—HENRY LARKIN, 10 Nesca Parade, Newcastle
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New Zealand—JAMES G . DYKES, C/O Bank of New Zealand, Dunedin, C. 1 Nicaragua—ANIBAL GARCIA LARGAESPADA, Managua (C. A.) Norway—FROYSTEIN HALVORSEN, Ivar Aasens vei 26, Vinderen pr, Olso Nova Scotia—IRA B . LOHNES, Freemason's Home,—Windsor (Canada) Panama—SOCRATES ROIS MENDEZ, Apartado 84, Panama Peru—JOSE POLAR RAMOS, Apartado 2190, Lima Philippine Islands—ALFREDO CRUZ SESE, 22 Bugallon St., San Juan, Rizal Prince Edward Islands—ROBERT OSWALD Y E O , Porthill, Prince Edward Island Quebec—B. M. MACCHARLES, 779 de Tonnancourt St., Three Rivers (Canada) Queensland—S. S. SPURR, Sydenham, Northgate Road, Nundah, N . E. 3, Brisbane Saskatchewan—E. H. KNOWLES, Regina (Canada) Scotland—H. V. D E LOREY, 11 Duddingston Road, Midlothian South Australia—WILLIAM HENRY ESSEX, 20 Marlborough St., Brighton Sweden—TORSTEN HANSTROM, Wittstocksgatan 9, Stockholm Switzerland—FRITZ KRAEHENBUGHL, 16 Leonhard-Rogazeweg, Zurich 55 Tasmania—JAMES M . PARKER, 10 William St., West Hobart Venezuela—NICANOR GARCIA BAPTISTA, Apartado Postal 927, Caracas Victoria—C. T. F. GoY, 76 Copin St., East Malvern, Melbourne, (Australia) Western Australia—GEORGE CLIFTON KINSMAN, c/o Commonwealth Bank, Perth
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER U.S. GRAND LODGES NEAR THE GRAND LODGE O F KANSAS A N D THEIR ADDRESSES. Alabama—J. W E N D E L L READY, Wellington Arizona—ROBERT H . GIBBS, 5262 State Ave., Kansas City Arkansas—ARTHUR M . WILLIAMS, P. O. Box 15, -Arkansas City California:—SCOTT E ; KELSEY, 1346 Arter, Topeka Colorado—LAUREN DALE RIGG, Leon Connecticut—WILLIAM T . SCHLICHTER, 403 Washington St., Clay Center Delaware—ARTHUR W . BOYER, 948 Perry Ave., Wichita Dist. of Columbia—FERRIS M . HILL, 727 Market, Emporia Florida—RAY W . KINZIE, P. O. Box 56, Wichita Georgia—ELROY E . TILLOTSON, Box 363, Emporia Idaho—WILLIAM J. KIRKHAM, P. O. Box 2513, Wichita Illinois—ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, 7th and Ann, Kansas City Indiana—EARL R . BROWN, Plains Kentucky—REGINALD G . THOMSON, Dwight Louisiana—HARRY E . CROSSWHITE, 525 New York, Holton Maine—CECIL F . DRAKE, Norton Maryland—RICHARD H . CRAVENS, BOX 903, Salina Massachusetts— Michigan—OWEN E . HODGSON, 660 Highland, Salina Minnesota—KENNETH N . POMEROY, 1907 Randolph, Topeka Mississippi—FLOYD KITTELL, 812 W . 6th St., Coffeyville Missouri—THOMAS L . FRANCIS, 2039 S. Estelle, Wichita Montana—PASCHAL W . LUNDY, Ness City Nebraska—HOMER B . OSBORN, 1703 E. Lewis, Wichita 7 Nevada—FRANK M . YEOMAN, P. O. Box 309, Kingman New Hampshire—JAMES A. CASSLER, People's Bank Bldg., McPherson New Jersey—ROBERT M . RILEY, 1888 Armstrong, Kansas City New Mexico—MARTIN H . POTTER, 323 E. 6th, Pratt New York—GEORGE F . BEEZLEY, Girard North Carolina—B. RALPH BOLINGER, Bucklin
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North Dakota—ARTHUR C HODGSON, P. O. Box 529, Lyons j Ohio—^JoHN H. MURRAY, 1020 S. 4th, Leavenworth Oklahoma—BRUCE N E W T O N , 326 E. 1st Ave., Wichita Oregon—THOMAS J. D U N N I N G , 1015 Laramie, Atchison Puerto Rico—CHARLES H . BARKER, Toronto • Rhode Island—J. HENRY REB, P. O. Box 307, Osawatoraie •" South Carolina—OTTO R . SOUDERS, 710 Schweiter BIdg., Wichita South Dakota—CARL E. GEORGESON, Lenora Tennessee—FLOYD A. PALMER, BOX 1349, Topeka Texas—CLAUD F . Y O U N G , 1733 Sixteenth St. N . W., Washington, D . C Utah—GEORGE M . ASHFORD, C/O Court House, Wichita Vermont—SAMUEL G . WILES, Macksville Virginia—ARMAND H . BISHOP, C/O Post Office, Parsons Washington—STANLEY J. KIRK, 2 E. Buchanan, lola West Virginia—IVAN L . FARRIS, Cheney Wisconsin—ELMER G . HORNER, Oklahoma City, Okla.
G R A N D REPRESENTATIVES OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES NEAR T H E G R A N D LODGE O F KANSAS A N D THEIR ADDRESSES. Alberta—GEORGE H . ROBISON, Burlington Argentina—HAROLD N . NICHOLS, 1968 N . 32nd St., Kansas City 4 Austria—MARCELLUS G . BOSS, Columbus Belgium—FERNANDO J. LEDOUX, P. O. Box 147, Holton Bolivia—FLORAN A. ROI>GERS, BOX 707, Wichita Brazil (Amazonas & Acre)—SAMUEL O . SETTY, 407 W . I4th, Hutchinson Brazil ( C e a r a ) — N A T H A N C. HIBBS, 522 N . Broadway, Leavenworth Brazil (Paraiba)—JOSEPH H . CONARD, Coolidge Brazil (Parana)—FLOYD H . C O F F M A N , Ottawa Brazil ( P i a u i ) — C L A Y T O N J. CONNELL, Fall River Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)—CARROL R . D E A N , 626 S. Phillips, Salina Brazil (Minas Gerais)—RICHARD L . BECKER, Box 377, Coffeyville Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul)—HAROLD C . SWOPE, Yates Center Brazil (Santa Catarina)—HAROLD E . CHAPPELL, Plains Brazil (Sao Paulo)—CARROLL C . ARNETT, 1004-18th St., Belleville British Columbia—JOHN A. HETZEL, 918 Oak St., Newton Canada—JAMES H . STEWART, J R . , 13215 W . 21st St., R. F. D. No. 7, Wichita Chile—CLARENCE E . BIRCH, Scottish Rite Temple, Lawrence China—LEE M . HOLMES, Hill City Colombia—ELLSWORTH B . SEWELL, J R . , 309 S. Oliver, Wichita Costa Rica—LuCiON R. V A N ORDSTRAND, 208 E. I4th, Hutchinson Cuba—ROY H . CLOSSEN, Coffeyville Denmark—WILLIAM H . HARRISON, Downs Ecuador—ADDISON C . IRBY, 209 S. Main St., Fort Scott El Salvador—RiCE LARDNER, 816 Sherman St., Olathe England—S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY, 401 S. Seneca, Wichita 13 Finland—HENRY D . PARKINSON, Scott City France—LEO J. SCHISLER, 1005 Main St., Goodland Germany—HERSCHEL L. H O F F M A N , 900 Center, Marysville Greece—KARL J. BAUMGARTNER, P. O. Box 238, Goodland Guatemala—JESSE R . FRANKLIN, 1570 Central Ave., Horton Honduras—HARVEY L . HENDERSON, Satanta
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Iceland—H. HERBERT TULLER, 1038 Hilltop, Lawrence Ireland—HENRY S. BUZICK, JR., Sylvan Grove Israel—MERLE D . EVANS, Garden City Italy (Grand Orient)—HARRY OLANDER, 3601 W. 99th, Overland Park Japan—CHARLES L . . B I S H O P , Medicine Lodge Manitoba—HOMER C . ANDERSON, 1139 Home, Topeka Mexico (Baja California)—ScoTT A. MOUSE, 730 E. 9th, Emporia Mexico (Campeche)—CHARLES J. BOWIE, Oakley Mexico (Cosmos)—WILLIAM E . BRADFORD, Wamego Mexico (Nuevo L e o n ) — B E N W . GRAYBILL, 5209 Catalina, Shawnee Mission Mexico (San Luis Potosi)—RALPH E . W I L S O N , 1003 Shrine Park Road, Leavenworth Mexico (Tamaulipas)—LEON L . COUSLAND, 1112 W . Olive, El Dorado Mexico ( Y o r k ) — V E R N O N D . MARTIN, Concordia Netherlands—FORREST B . CROLL, 1314 N . 13th, Kansas City New Brunswick—GLENN E . WILLIAMS, BOX 263, Oswego New South Wales—E. G L E N N ROBISON, Gridley New Zealand—FLOYD S. ECORD, Burlington Nicaragua—DON C . HEMINGER, P. O. Box 613, Great Bend Norway—RAY B . RAMSEY, 635 Jewell, Topeka Nova Scotia—JOHN BENGEL, 600 Riley, Independence Panama— Peru—JOHN I. BRANDENBURGER, 1207 Walnut, Marysville Philippine Islands—ROY G . SHEARER, Abilene Prince Edward Island—KENNETH W . SHREVE, 629 S. St. Clair, Wichita 13 Quebec—' Queensland—CLINE C . CURTISS, Colby Saskatchewan—JAMES H . TRICE, 400 N . Main, Medicine Lodge Scotland—ROBERT F . RILEY, 121 N . 8th, Neodesha South Australia—RICHARD W . EVANS, Box 969, Dodge City Sweden—RoscoE E. PETERSON, Larned Tasmania—CALVIN C . JOCHIMS, 103 4th Ave., Leavenworth Venezuela—MAX W . MYERS, 2615 Grandview Blvd., Kansas City Victoria—LAZARUS LOEB, 405 Olive St., Leavenworth Western Australia—CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, 320 W . 8th St., Topeka
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1—Louis Bender; Roy A. Noll; Ray C. Randall.
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2—Richard W . Fisher; John V. Kelly; W. Leon Armour; Noah G. Hunt; Willard J. Roberts; George T, Ackenhausen.
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3—Jacob Pierce Angle, Jr.; Clarence Elmer Bird; Mitchell E, Boatman; Robert T. Blazer; Ellery M. Combs; Harold G. Cottrell; Paul C. Courtney; Henry E. Dengel; John H. Dimsdale; Earl P. Doze; John H. Esser; Clarence L. Fisher; William E. FoUis; Frank F. Glenn; Albert S. Graves; Charles E. Grimes; George M. Harman; Charles Hassig; Roy M. Hazen, Sr.; James L. Hogin; John A. Hubbard; Henry H. Hundley; Otto E. Laaser; Charles J. Lidikay; Roy W . McLaughlin; Fred William Herrmann; Walter B. McMullin; Roy E. Miller; Harry J. Moreland; Thomas L. Morgan; George W. Moore; Virgil J. Mossman; Jacob T. Murchison; Charles O. Olsen; Walter O. Olson; Lewis W. Otto; Alvin W . Oursler; Campbell B. Reiney; Forrest S. Rhodes; Harry M. Shafer; Thomas G. Shawhan; Henry Clifford Siler; Charles H. Smaill; Carl S. Smith; James O. Thompson; Harry E. Thorn; Arthur D. Todd; Artie L. Vanatta; George F. Wall; Billy D. Watson; Carlos E. Wheatley; Ora C. Williams; Harry York.
[Sj'o. 4—Harry B. Martin; Pembroke P. Knoch. No.
5—George A. Blakeslee; Peter A. Brown; Paul H. Byrd; George W. Groves; Roy Hoffman; Louis D. Linley; Ralph K. Ringer; William Stanton, Sr.
No.
6—Ledrue G. Carter; Roy S. Filkin; Clarence C. Hornaday; Jesse J. Krum; DeWitt T. Ransdell; Fred N . Raymond; Alta D. Rice; Noble P. Sherwood; Milton L. Stoffer; E. Lee Treece; Louis T. Webber; Lennel I. Wright.
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7—Douglas Earl Bane; Thomas J. Culhane; Glenn B. Ellis; Harold L. Johnston; David H. Mickey; Roy C. More; Walter H. Mugler; William P. Olsen; Clyde W. Phillips; Michael B. Phillips; Fred A. Rathert; Samuel Smelsey.
No.
8—Frank Howard Carson; James Albert Hugus; Robert Dyre Hunt; Tero S. Keltner; George Canfield Lacey; Charley Lucas; William Henry Van Dyke.
No.
9—Marion A. Barlow; Chester W . Brown; Eugene W. Cross; Charles E. Daniels; Isaiah F. Eberhart; Harold X. Dolen; Ralph E. Graber; Fred A. Johnson; Harold C. Oberholtzer; Phillip M. Saunders; Arthur F. Schermerhorm. 10—Robert A. Baker; Jewett A. Bush; Willie D. Dooley; Holiie C. Garnett; Carol Holman; Frederic A. Lamar; John A. Oertel; Charles P. Olund; Lucian B. Rutherford; Orland V. Tate; Mosby D. Woodson.
No.
No. No.
11—Walter N. Byers; Charles C. Gillette; J. Otis Laffer. 12—Earl A. Bailey; Ora W. Bollinger; Anson A. Camp; Virgil A. Coleman; Fred R. Corbett; Gordon R. Craig; Cleon O. Davis; William Davis; Eugene M. Hamble; Edwin D. Harter; Arand Hasper; Reese H. Hughes; Otto H. Koehler; William F. Lanham; Lewis J. Lewis; Wendell A. Link; OHie W. Lobingier; Wiiburn W . Parker; Harry W . Peterson; Fred H. Retschlag; Walter M. Richards; Charles W . Richardson; Fred B. Shaw; Clifford L. Soule: Charles L. Urmey; John C. Wilcox; Ralph D. Wilson; Roe E. Withrow.
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13—James Guy Axe.
No.
14—Frank M. Hains.
No. 15—William Elwood Leigan; Leland Harold Rothe; George Basil Turner; Floyd Hancher Ward; Donald Alonzo Weltmer, Jr.; WiUial Oscar VoUmer. No.
16—Charles R. Gearhart; Charles Isaac Glunt; Byron Lee Jacobson; Hiram B. McClintock; William Wallace Porter.
No.
17—Archie Addison Alexander; Wayne L. Applegate; Charles Samuel Ash; Stacy Gulick Carkhuff; John Franklin Chancy; Elmo Dewitt Clithero; Wayne Edwin Cole; Ralph Seymour Holland; Thomas Allen Joseph;' Herbert Liston Kelso; Iris J. Kinyon; James Elmer McCullah; Glendenning Morehead; Otis Taimadge Ogg; Raymond Vivian Palmer; Byran Sewall Stoffer; Graydon Houghton Sutherin; Walter Jacobs Teat; Thomas James Ward.
No. 18—Arthur W. Waddell; Lawrence H. Cook; Clifford C. McGuffin; Gale H. Kerns; Walter M. Price; William Hedrick; Buist G. Otto; Ford L. Bidleman; Fount H. Bullock; Clark K. Nuckolls; Howard A. Selby; Carl Park; Frank L. Hays; Sigmond M. Keller; Charles F. Rickenbacker; Ben S. Watkins; Albert W. Mills; Herbert K. Jones. No.
19—Cyrus Cantrell Bowers; Clarence Albert Brink; William James Cullen; Thomas William Edmonds; Frank L. House; Jolly W . Matthews.
No. 20—Scott E. Nuzman. No. 21—Walter Brooks.
Wettig;
John
Shelby
Blankenship;
Clyde
W.
No. 22—Burton B. Craig; Louis B. Miller. No. 23—George A. Nicholson; Alfred C. Runyon. No. 24—Wilbur Austin Absher; Roscoe Hiram Clary; William James Condiff; Earl Wayne Couch; Eldon Fidelite Dingus; Roy Oliver Eisman; Clarence A. Hewes; Forrest Samuel Moore; Arthur L. Sides; William Augustus Walters. No. 25—Ray Eley; Frank Williams. No. 26—Earl C. Bagby; Francis C. Bailey; Hubert A. Brighton; Clarence W . Foster; Horace C. Rankin; Harold Beasley Smith; Frank L. Page. No. 27—Fred A. Cooksey. No. 28—Curtis L. Clayton; Charles J. Miller. No. 29—James M. Jones; William A. Dawson. No.
30—Joel E. Davis; Archie L. Fisher; John A. Glass; Andrew D. Johnston.
No.
31—Loid Z. Kirby.
No. 32—James A. Whitten. No. 33—Harry Clark.
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35—Roscoe T. Nichols; Perry H. Lambert; Edward Harries. .
No.
36—^Ross E. Bicker; Edmond T. Jacobs; Earl L. Peterson; Ray H. Throp; Harold W . Yadon.
No.
37—James Wm, Davison; King George; Warren Carl Jackson; Vernon B. Lane; Joseph Warren Mitchell; Enoch Andy Philips; Karl William Rossman; Ralph Arnold Schmitt.
No.
38—Robert O. Christian; Edgar E. Conyers; William G. Cook; Paul B. Fegely; John K. Forman; Dorsey H. Gish; Fred W . Goodell; Orrin E. Hazlett; John E. Moore.
No.
39—Lewis M. Ford; Jacob F. Krotzinger; Earl C. Murphy; Monroe Parsons, Jr.; Selva M. Rjley; Floyd E. Stowell.
No. 40—Ernest E. Baker; Earl H. Braga; Edward S. Hessenflow; Homer T. Orrick; Joseph J. Timberlake; Ozro Wright. No. 41—Charley E. Steel. No. 42—Frank B. Arnold; John R. Stephenson; Ray Woodworth. No. 43—John Edward Deering; John Chandler Kent. No. 44—William C. Barber; Frank Reginald Jack; Joe A. Richabough; Guy A. Silverthorn; Clausie W . Smith. No. 45—James H. Duncan. No. 46—John D. Cochran; Victor E. Chesky; Albert G. Dyck. No. 47—Burt Mackie; Ivy E. Stewart. No. 48—Ralph C. Snyder; George F. Peuker; Ira E. Graves. No. 49—Frank W. Currey; Ira E. Nuzum. No. 50—Dan Viergever. No; 51—Phil S. Ablen; Henry Bergen; Raymond E. Bolan; Charles W. Bower; Frederick E. Brady; Harry W. Brent; Fred S. Brown; Garry K. Burton; Charles H^ Cory; Delbert E. Elliott; Edwin C. Fox; Joseph F. Geisert; Thomas R. Hale; William R. Harbour; Paul H. Heinz; Leon O. Johnson; Herman A, Jungk; Lloyd V. Lee; Lawrence W. Lommasson; Ernest D, Long; Harold P. Lowe; Carl S. Magnuson; Guy R. Mansfield Charles W. McCall; Charles R. McClelland; Hobart Neill Peter A. Nickelson; Alexander T. Norris; Edwin C, Oman, Bernard M. Parker; Charles P. Rude; Thomas P. Sage; Clarence Sandusky; Henry B. Schwartz; Gilbert A. Schwerdtfeger^ John W. Scneder; Marion Shirley; Frank C. Slusser; George W. Sutherin; Edgar Thomas; Homer Morton White; Frank P. Whitmore; Charlie F. WiUey. No. 52—Henry Heynen; Clarence Yocum; Frank A. Allen. No. 53—Edwin John Meadows. No. 54—Frank Ellis Babcock; Hervert Harry Grimm; Ray Oscar Northam; Granville Francis Thomas. No. 55—Andrew O. Delaney, Jr.; Lee Sidney Glasgow. No. 56—Charles S. Giffee; Carl L. Meng; Jarva Phillips; Charles H. Winkler.
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D E A T H S^-Cmitimied. No.' 57—Cornelius James Arthur; Lester R. Jakway; Wayne Silas Seals. No. 58—George O. Schutte; William H. Donecker; John C. Bolles; Joseph O. Davenport. ov Schoemake; Russell Eugene Wolford. No. 61—Walter P. Cline, No. 62—Wilson R. Coffman; Ralph E. Coffman; Winifried McCarty; Herbert L. Stewart.
O.
No. 63—Frank J. Faulkner; Frank Burnett Kendall; Ralph H. Routzong; A. Ray Taylor; Dick S. Waskey; Henry M. Sharp. No. 64—Fred W . Axlund; Lawrence E. Fleek; Lewis M. Rhodes; Burton V. A. Wasser. No. 65—Clarence Atwood; Claude Pinney. No. 66—John Glenn Disher; Lester Otto Keever; Oliver L. Porter; Norman D. Winn. No. 67—Bryan D. Warren. No. 68—Albert Behee; William Boeppler; Charles Ettenson; James E. Irvine; George F. F. Post; Ross F. Quick; William A. Rumford; John A. Shrewsbury; Manuel Slavin. No. 6S>—Howard F. Terrill; Peter E. Benson. No. 70—Harry Arthur Abram. No. 71—Oliver W. Keener; James Ray Parsons; Henry M. Kirkpatric; Fred Ryon; Spergeon W. Harris; John Fox; Homer Mast; George Lewis. No. 72—Ivan C. Coe; William J. Miller; Frank R. Zacharias. No. 73—Thomas C. LoUar. No. 74—William Ferdinand Jones; Charles Weber Moon; Oscar Allen Thompson; James D. Hacker; Charles Emory Boughton; Oliver T. Long; Ralph Magers; Ray Fennell; McLeod Myers; Paul B. Brandt; Charles D. Costin. No. 75—William B. Dalton; Howard Regnier; Mark F. Roberts.
P. Duncan; Roy Joseph
No. 76—Edward Milton Bowman; Gerald Dean Sloan. No. 77—Henry E. Creger; Fred Kraus; Lcroy H. Masters. No. 78—William Earl Bowen; Emil L. Marker; Gilbert Bowen. No. 19—Noah C. Arnold; Edward L. Heilraann; Charles C. Mills. No. 80—Robert O. Palmer; Claude Wagoner. No. 81—Oran Ray Harris. No. 82—Floyd O. Mann; James D. Swan; William E. Jones.
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84—Benjamin Lewis Goddard.
No.
85—Charles L. Hall.
No.
86—Richard Otis Adair; Glenn A. Adams; John C. Bowden; Virgil D. Brown; George N , Burris; Clarence L. Cheney; Alvin Collins; Newton C. Consorver; Clarence L. Cross; Oscar DeBruce; Alfred Asa Dillon; Arthur E. Ellison; Bernard W . Frank; Arthur G. Grandfield; Rufus B. Hanks; Kenneth R. Higgins; William A. Hunting; John F. Jenkins; Charles T. Jeys; Oliver P. Jones; Lester D . Kennedy; Harry A. Matherly; Ernest H. McKaig; Joshua B. Mourning; Arthur L. Myers; William A. Parsons; Howard F. Petrie; Lewis A. Powell; Elmer A, Rathbun; Worth Rogers; John Schmid; Kenneth L. Serrot; Walter E. Squibb; Charles I. Slants; Myrland Taylor; Virgil 1. W. Tucker; William J. Walty; Paul A. Wiegand; Carl H. Woltz; Robert L. Worden.
No.
87—LeRoy R. Chandler; William C. Cross; Peter C. Fogt; Ernest F. Lyle.
No.
88—Moses Applegate; Walter B. La Guire; Al Fonzo Snipes; Floyd Walthour.
No.
89—Cyril H. Burdett; George G. Gano; Sargent B. Moody; Ernest L. Swan.
No.
90—George E. Beard; Marion A. Brown; John W . Campbell Frank Virgil Conrad; Frank Dana; Samuel G. Dolman; Ed ward J. Feaker; Billie Frey; Andrew N . Goodwin; Jesse Haney James C. Hartmen; Claude W . Hoback; George L. Jacques Guy J. Kenney; Clyde C. Knowlton; James D. Kubasta; William A. Latter; Bruce Mannen; Harold N. Richardson; William "Warren Rutter; George L. Saunders; Claude L. Sherburne; Riginald Simons; Clarence A. Weil.
No.
91—Carl E. Andrews; Jacob G. Graver; William Eugene Baker; Charles B. Humfreville, Ora Allen Smith; Sanford F. Pollock.
No;
93—Lloyd G. Brisbin; Alfred C. Crouch; James P. Francott; Oscar L. P. Francott; James M. Loth; Walter E. Merrion; Lawrence V. Osburn; Huston C. Sims.
No.
94—George William Archer; James Howard Beegle; Max George Bodley; Daniel Aloysius Dunn; Charles Stephen Havens; John Henry Jarvis; Charles M, Kimball, Jr.; Robert Wright McGuire; Robert Prime Roark; Vernon B. Rudd; James N. Snavely, Jr.; Nile Joseph Upson.
No.
95—George S. Brindle; Robert L. Creager; Hugh A. Flack William C. Hutchinson; John D. Henry; Zackery F. Kelly Ben S. Paulen; Clarence E. Marr; Henry W. Smith, Sr. Maurice D . Stryker. 96—Rudolph Brotherson; Seibert A. Crosswhite;^Henry Danielson; Lewis Samuel Dresser; Melvin R. Myers; Joseph G. Proch; William E. Potter; Cecil Ivan Stotler; Frank William Wahlin; Charles T. Wamsley; Charles W. Way. 97—William Alexander Bobbitt; Charles Otis Boston; Oren William Day; Herbert Granville .Dodge; Marion Thomas Em-
No.
No.
Bi
83—Chester Allen Moody; Bruce Herman Pasewark; Hubert Stephen Woodard.
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D E A T H S—Continued. bree; William Loyd Ferguson; Ova Glenn Jackson; Ray Earle Jessup; Harold Long; Milton LeRou Manion; Alexander Peil; Lee Dennis Scott; Oscar William Morgan. No.
98—Leon Doster Chase; William Albert GiUman; William Benjamin Goodell; Homer Greene; John Edward Johntz; Glen Elmer Jones; William Jude Mix, Sr.; Jacob Ammanuel Reese; Leonard William Willis; Samuel David Zook.
No.
99—Clinton C. Anderson; Jesse L. Bennett; George E. Blodgett; Lawrence D. Blood; Randolph W . Burchett; Albert G. Burton; William H. Demuth; Jeremiah W . Dice; William L. Duncan; Lloyd W. Force; Leslie O. Gillen; Audley Helmick; Robert E. Israel; Lester E. Johnson; George F. Kerrick; Lyman L. Koch; David J. Krashin; Louis W. Loutzenhiser; Veldevee E. McClurg; John R. McMillan; Charles E. Middleton; Harry E. Miller; Charles O. Moore; George W . Munson; Frank A. Neff; Eugene Otti; Robert O. Price; Merl T. Ricketts; Albert D. Rigier; Fred Y. Shellhammer; Frank L. Smith; Richard F. Smith; Howard G. Spore; Lester L. Stephens; William HSwarm; Guy Vaughn; Harold Lee Wilson.
No.
100—Ray Orin Martin; William James Earl; Spencer; Harry A. Jackson; Howard B. Clouse.
No.
101—Raymond D. Wright.
No.
102—Earl E. Blount; James L. Burgess; Bert C. Clay; William S. Dougherty; Virgil R. Forth; Howard H. Glenn; Eldon J. Lowe; Elmer . J. Ross; Rou Lee Scott; Charles J. Wilson: Kenneth C. Zimmerman.
JMO.
103—Melvin C. Beaver; Floyd B. Carpenter; Jesse R. Chappie; Arthur A. Cochran; Fred Earl Crowl; Joe G. Cunningham; Claude E. Freidline; John F. Gilmore; Frank L. Hathaway; Kenneth B. Jones; George Miller; Jo W . Payne; Frank F. Plank; Elmer B. Rowson; John F. Strong; W . Earl Witt; Carl E. Wright (I960).
No.
104—Donald Estabrook; Thorpe (I960).
No.
105-—Walter Carlos Alley; Ross R. Beach; Lozene Castor; Ora D. Herr.
No.
106—John Edward Farr; Allen E. Green; Glenn Delbert McCuIiough"; John Lewis Rupert; Adelma Lorain Smith.
No.
107—Nicholas C. McDaniel; Cecil Sanford; Charles Stephenson; Rou Wilson.
Robert
Samuel
Ingalls;
Edward
Lewis
N.
Feldman; Carl A. McAdams; Samuel E. M. OversU; Andrew J. Pugh; Bruce Rou J. Sloop; Charles H. Spencer; Henry G. H. Taylor; Albert E. Todd; William T.
No.
108—Forest E. Hoyt.
No.
109—Walter H. Miller; Bruce Carlson; John M. Miller.
No.
M.
110—WiUard H. Hess; H. Guy Hill; G. Vernon Kleier; Lloyd' Stratton. No. .UI'T—Ernest D. Hartzell; Levi Keller; John Sauer. No."^ 113^Garlton M Barber; Edward S. Carothers; Robert J. Chestnutt; Otto G. Dellenbach; Maurice M. Rossiter.
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March
D E A T H S—Continued. No.
ll4-r-Clarence H. Forney; Fred Savage; John Nufer; William M. Basher; Frederick Henry Finke; Ernest Rose (I960).
No.
115—Henry N . GunsauUus; George D. Hamilton.
No.
l l 6 ^ o h n C. Wasson.
No.
117—Harry John Blum; Rou Maser Calkin; Ernest Theodore Claybourn; Thomas Paul Crispell; Paul O. Ellis; James Ewing; William Russell Giessman; Charles Gribben; Randall Deskins McClure; Clarence Myron McGinnes; Edward Malin McLain; Robert Monroe Otis; Ewing Seward Pruitt; Edward Frederick Raschen; Clyde .Anderson Springer; Truman Theodore Glover,
No.
118—William W . Jones; Charles M. Isenburg.
No.
119—Charles Tobias Baird; Fred Jones; T. Burt Simpson.
No.
120—Charles E. Slaymaker; M. Wellington Mason; Alfred W . Blackmur; David W . Sterling; Earl Fickertt.
No.
121—Benjamin M. Bernhouser; Charles Lester Douglas; Malcolm Campbell Newman.
No.
122—John Ritter; Carl W . Adams.
No.
125—Frank William Bourne.
No.
126—Asa B. Cooper.
No.
127—Clifford E. Gillihan; David Perkins; Roy H. Williams.
No.
129—Arthur G. Cook; John H. Griffin; Ira Xenophen King; William H. MikescU; Roy C. Rist; William Schi er; David Tolbert Williams.
No.
130—Bert R. Amon; Glen F. Hay.
L. Chalender; Harry
L.
No.
132—James G. Eversole; Ira H. Hendrickson.
No.
133—Frank K. Axley; Harry M. Baker; John W . Bigley (1945); William W . Brown; Lawrence J. Burnett; Walter E. Calkins; Don R. Chapin; Robert P. Clark; Carl L. Dees (1946); Ernest R. Fleischer (1953); William R. Fretz; Lloyd F. Frye; Sylvester E. George (1952); Thomas D. Goodson (1953); Charles H. Gresty; Harold M. Hill (1946); Harry H. Himelic; Walter R. Holmstein (1946); Wellington D. Kelley (1946); Harry A. McAllister; Lewis H. May; Murrel Bailey Moore; James A. Selan (1956); William O. Wilson.
No.
134—Jules Bill Desjardins; Frank H. Cowell; Harry H. Kettler; Roy Neill Rahn; M. Castle Stromire.
No.
135—Emil Biederman; C. Gilbert Bridges; Fortesque Moresby.
No.
136—Carl Aukerman; Loyd D. Gastineau; Henry Oliver Helvie; James O. Johnson; Claud Jones; William A. Wendt; Colin J. MacFarlane.
No.
137—Earl Eugene Allison; George A. Blatchford; Pertle Beryl Canaday; John R. Claiborne; William I. Foose; Forest W . Hild; Glenn F. Hobson; Lewis H. Pittman; Dennis H. Wallingford.
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D E A T H S—Continued. No.
13S—Arthur E. Bowker; Leslie R. Caldwell; Roy Taber.
No.
139—Grover Cretcher,
No.
140—Bert S. Berry; Charles A. Delzell; Eli E. Farney; Benjamin H, Graham; Charles A. Green; Harry S. Gregory, Jr.; Robert R. Jones; George V. Kelley; Rou J. Koontz; Herman G. Kummer; C. Dewey Leinweber; Lloyd H. Shepherd; George W. Van Natten; Arthur C. Jamieson; Cloyd H. Bailey (I960).
C.
Crellin;
Ronald
O.
Logsdon;
Frank
C.
No.
l4l—Ralph R. Grant; Perry G. McGray; Frank Turvey.
No.
l42—Stephen Alvin Ambler; OrviUe Eugene Barbour; Aubrey Ellsworth Bilger; Harold Mortimer Glover; Christian Fredrick Gramberg; Charles Frederick Hutton; Marshall Monroe Killen; Delbert D. Mcjilton; Melvin C. Martin; Roy H. Owens; Walter Reese; Harold McCormick Robertson; Luther Dean Sands; Eldon Mont Usher; Clyde Emmett Wimberly; Millard H. Wray; Dewy Schley Young.
No.
143—George A. Bradbury; Ogal 1. Burroughs; Paul J, Selby.
No.
145—Lee Armour; C. P. Bartleson; C. Harold Cheatham; John P. Cochra; Reed Harvey; Gerald HoUingshead; Ben A. Hougland; John P. Stack; Robert C. Bock; George H. Partridge. 146—George T. Coleman; Sheldon Beebe; Theodore B. Grubb; Charles D. McIIree; Joseph H. Seitz; John White. Jr.; Clarence A. Pohlman.
No.
147—Eugene N . Duty; Soren W. Williamson.
No.
148—August J. Harries; Jason Herbert Griffith; Basil Nathaniel Roloson; Harry Francis Staatz.
No.
149—Milo Clyde Hazen; Frank S. Rexford; William B. Van Valkenburg.
No.
150—Thomas H. Barker; Clarence Hoover Carson; William Thomas Duerson; Frank Gahan; Arthur Anthony Hamel; Ray Emerson Jaggers; John W. Julian; Fred Loyde Marshall; Clyde B. Mendenhall; Fred John Newquist; Bert Piatt; Benjamin Elmer Seaton; Lloyd Madison Williams; Daniel McKee Ratekin. Canada; Wister C. Lowdermilk;
McKinley
No.
152—Elihue G. Reid.
No.
153—Morris Dale Beggs; Raymond W. Cole: Lloyd M, Muir; Glen R. Noonan; Belverd L. Stephens; Ray Benjamin Van Zant; Marion D. Yount.
No.
154—Benjamin H. Painter (I960): Rosco Olsen; Alfred Olsen.
No.
155—Leslie B. Wisner.
No.
156—Benjamin Phairo Booher; James Daniel.
No.
157—Arthur B. Ellsworth; William D. Kopper; Norman Hall; Enid L. Titus.
No.
158—Man'in Allen; Raymond Denton; Hary J. Lloyd; Ralph
L.
226.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
D E A T H S—Continued. E. Miller; William H. Pruett; Lee R. Schaub; Conrad M. Voelker; Emil Joseph Wagner; Charles E. White. No.
159—Murl E. Douglas; Nelson B. Johnson; Walter E. Lange.
No.
160—John O. Adams; Edmond J. Bliss; John L. Byrd; Bert E. Corporon; Ward R. Johnston; Arthur H. Myles; Charles Y. PicKens; Jess C. Sollemberger.
No.
161—Paul E. Reber; Raymond O. Dyer.
No.
162—-Jacob Ayers; Elmer J. Harold; George R. Myets.
No.
163—Charles A. Bowlin.
No.
164—-Lloyd Henry Vieux; Elmer H. Henningsen.
No.
165—Tracy Hilderbrand; Harold H. Littrell; Harrv S. Scott; Marvin W, Williams.
No.
166—Albert V. Schwartz, Jr.
No.
167—Howard Baldwin; Walter W. Bowman; Erwin G. Kissinger; Tod L. Milloway; Arthur T. Olson; Homer M. Reed. E. Lewis Sargent (1953); Clifford D. Smith; Gerald C. Walter (I960).
No.
168—George Woolley; George B. Sharp; Lawrence D. Benefiel; Robert Lee Davis.
No.
169—William Carney (I960); Earl A. Cobb (1956); Bricc King Durland; Conrad H. Johnson; David McCleave (1960); Ross McKinnon (1953); Rudolph A. Moser (1959); Simon P. Nanninga (1960); Jeff H. Pennington; William W. Reed (1958); Roscoe B. Smith; William W. Standard.
No.
170—Charles Chizek.
No.
171—Harold M. Leatherman; George H. Miller; Loren E. Ward; Charles A. Vogel; Charles A. Mahon; Gilmer L. Taylor; Harley C. Bruce; John J. A. Dunlap; William Burch.
No.
172—Julius T. Gibson; James F. Giunta; Herman S. Humfeld; John Henry Wedd; Harry Herbert Wilson; Roye Hart.
No.
173—Ben Otis Doriiett; Willey L. Purkey; Raymon P. Braun.
No.
174—William M. Davenport; Wilbur L. Matson; Harry A. Welch.
No.
175—Frank H. Gripp; Robert H. Young.
No.
176—John B. Moorehouse; Henry I. Jordan; Imo A. Christian. Cecil R. Houtz.
No.
177—John G. Deines; Floyd J. Fink; James Herbert Jack. Fred C. Lawrence: William W. St. John.
No.
179—Howard Juls Little; Philip Mehringer.
No.
180—Frank L. Worlinc.
No.
181—Aaron J. Kipp.
No.
182—Harold William Ives; Charles J. Saylor.
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D E A T H S—Continued. No.
185—George P. Leary.
No.
184—Clovis D. CoUey; Robert Pearman.
No.
185—Donald C. Byer.
No.
186—Roy E. Keifer; Henry A. Olson; Leonard Charles Rogers.
No.
187—George C. Albrecht; Lewis C. Bosinio; Burchell J. Brady; Harry L. Church; Thoma,s E. Davis; John Davis, Jr.; Ralph M. Eakin; John J. Eichhorn; Jacob E. Foote; Charles W. Ferguson; William L. Floyd; Hugh W . Forman, Jr.; Paul Galligan; William E. Hammick; George E. Hopkins; William A. Johnson; James Kneebone; George L. Lockett; George R. Mack; Clayborn F. Mangrum; Wilbur O. Myers; Walter M, Perdue; Albert G. Robson; Kenneth A. Schmitt; Alfred B. Seeley; Roscoe F. Skinner; Henry E. Smith; Charles J. Snelling; William F. Stevenson; Shelby A. Swift; Ora C. Troxel; Fred H. VandcrgrifT; Winfred M. Williams; Charles H. Wyman; Thomas H. Zimmerman.
No.
188—Maximilian A. Miller.
No.
189—F. Marion Bartlett; Edwin B. Stewart; Bert A. Tayloi. John C. Trarbach.
No.
190—Chauncey W . Stevens.
Morrow; Andrew O. Porter; Harold E.
No.
191—Hayes Floyd; Humphrey R. Owens.
No.
192—Morton Lawson; Frank B. Mueldener; Daniel M. Nash; Robert R. Newell; Lloyd R. Yelton.
No.
19}—Orie E. Cox.
No.
194—Leo Smith Alexander; Leo Baum; Marion Earl Crockett; Alfred Jushua Edens.
No.
195—Albert Sytsma; Edwin H. Pierce; Fred Carl Frederick W. Albertson; Arthur Dillon Hemphill.
No.
196—Grant Herman Miller; Otis William Stanley.
No.
197—Alvin S. Harman; Henry O. German, Sr.; Charles W. Hager; Harry G. Baldwin; Dene R. Edgerton; Purl B. Way;. Charles L. Bond.
No.
198—Harry Pugh.
No.
199—Kenneth N . Corns; Ralph V. Fordyce; John D. Rasure: Cyril Vancura.
No.
200—Arthur H. Ahrens; Ben S. Baldwin; Joseph^ M; Montapha D. Updegraff. gue; James A. Prouse; Milton E. Rambo; AlpI
No.
201—Charles P. High; Leland Edwin McKinley,
No
202—John Nelson, Sr.
No
203—Cecil H. Werneke; Ernest D. Luder; Rolla lies; Harold W. Goodwin; Edwin L. Ames; John W. Nyce, Jr.; Joseph N . Oylear; Hugh M. Wible; Luther R. Massengill. •
Kruger;
228-
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
D E A T H S—Continued. No.
204—Lyman E. Bragg; Henry T. Grimm; Walter P. Cox; William B. Lytel; William D. Stapp.
No.
205—Merle W. Converse; George W . Penrice,
No.
206—Mizlor W . Diest; James A. Green; George O. Lepper; Lester J. Quigg; Harry B. Sease.
No.
207—Bert L Dugan; William H. Howell.
No.
208—Albert Taylor Osborn; John Sandhagen.
No.
209—Russell P. Durant.
No.
210—Arthur C. Beth; Gene E. Mayfield; Roy M. Moss; Ray H. Wood; Walter M. Sutherland.
No.
212—Ernest Yokum.
No.
213—John Roberts; Conrad Lee Strauch.
No.
214—Chris Asmussen.
No.
215—Glenn R. Campbell; Frederick H. Shiney.
No,
216—^Jesse 1. Geary; James Dewey Brillhart; Leroy Taylor.
No.
217—Louis A. John; Raymond Kingsley; Warren R. McMahan (1959); Otto C. Mellies; William Harrison Phillips; Kenneth Chalmers Reichart; Eddie John Thorson.
No.
218—Russell S. Perry.
No.
219—George W . Smith.
No.
221—Walter S. English; Lars J. Larsen; Harold C. Coleman.
No. .222—Lawrence E. Argabright; Joseph L. Balderston; Chester M. Bonar; Ira E. Cunningham; Volney L. DeVoe; Arthur A. Fawver; Glen A. Gilbert; M. Dayle Gonder; Clarence G. Nevins; Francis O. Misner; Donavan C. Poorman; T. Earl Young. No.
223—Archie G. Sowers; George M. Pickrell.
No.
224—Allen Elias Ashcraft; Harvey A. Timberlake; James Ornal Mize.
No.
225—Claude Cephas Coppinger; Loring Wheeler Craig; James Harvey Herren; Henry Andrew Huber; Fred Lee Jones (I960) Erwin Keller; William Pitt Kellogg; Leo Abraham Kull Robert Wayne Larson; David McBride; George Humphrey Richard Newton Priest; Richard Mark Rice; Charles Arthur Richard; Preston Everett Sawyer; Leland Hebbard Schenck; Hubert Guy Stone (I960); Walter Ervin Stone, Jr.; Glen William Van Orsdol; Holland B. Wagner.
No.
226—Clarence A. Rhine; Joe O. Novak.
No.
228—Sherman Dugan; John W . Hulsey; William E. Whiteside.
No.
229—Isaac \X^ Teeple; William M. Welty.
March
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DEATH S-rContimied. No.
230—Aubrey Cramer; Nat B. Jandreau; Earl Kostner; Fred H. Oakes; Carl C. Watson.
No. 231—Albert W. Thomas. No. 232—M. W. James Forrest Ayres; Carl J. Lizenbery; David B. Crawford. No.' 233—James N. Craft; Dennis G. Cunningham; Llewelyn V. E, Moore; Ira I. Smith; William F. Wright. No.
234—Mark Roland Dubach; Francis E. McLaughlin. -
No. 236—Samuel V. Allen; Luther Soderstrum; Lorain D. Warner.
Robert Briggs; D.
Arthur
No. 257—Martin P. Quirin; Hancel L. Stewart. No.
238—Ralph McCormick; Calvin E. Kissick; Kenneth W. Cupps.
No. 241—Charles W. Bowers (1960). No.
242—Harry Alexander Paul; George Arthur Savage; Erie Gay Hallowell.
No. 243—^John S. Carpenter; David C. Rogers. No.
245—Homer E. Harris.
No.
246—William Christian Becker; George Dotson Brooks; Leslie Christmas; Peter W . England; Samuel Ferdenand Garbo; Vernon W. Hamlin; Harry Lester Oswalt; R. Walter Willson.
No.
247—Jasper V. Bowen; Eldie C. Gant; Harold R. Hurd; Frank M. Promtt; Franklyn J. Somers; Leroy Taylor; F. B. Thomas.
No. 251—Walter J. Collins; Ernest W. Ostlund; Nathan H. Delay. No. 252—Frank J. Barren; Robert J. Elliot; Clarence J. Heggy; George A. Johnson; Almun A. Watson. No.
253—Lasco J. Dillon; Eldon W . Morse; Wallace M. Prath^r; Rexford J. Shaver; Otto E. Zeigler.
No.
254—Clyde Harry Ball; James Orvis Turner; Oscar Franklin Robinson; Ola O. Dunn.
No.
255—Harold F. Stocking, Sr.; Ivan R. Zook. •
No.
256—William N. Lee; William S. Pyle.
No. 258—Calvin Cleveland Crater; Oliver T . Willis. No.
259—William R. Cassidy; Bert E. Helvern; Mortan I. Wanklyn; Clifton E. Warren.
No.
260—Riley C. Parr.
No.
261—John Henderson Holland; John Robert Hasson; Charles W. Mullen; Marion John Johnson.
No.
262—R. D. Ely; Ora O. Brant; Archbald N . Black.
No.
263—Versalious L. Knadler.
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March
D E A T H S—Continued. ;N6,- -264—Geoi'ge'A. .Lytle; James B, 'West; Arthur G. Cummings. No.
265—James F. Hughes ( I 9 6 0 ) ; Delbert F. Babb; George Barrett; Thomas A, Curry; Louis K. Hans; John E. Hardesty; Robert D . Moore; Raymond V. Owens; Fred Samples; Roy J. Scott': Edwin' F'.. Tolman. ' •
No.
266—Jewel K. Bilderback; John E. Tucking.
No.
267—Clarence. W . Tomlinson; Robert E. Russell.
No.
268—George Howard; Charlie Stearman;''Joseph D. Wolf:
•No.
269—^James Ray Little.
No.
271—Robert H. Barger; Billy Brown; Thomas Emmet Cassidy; Alfred Fagrell; Homer F. Foust;'Frarik Fulton Hill; John N . Lansing; Ora S. Morris; Raymond Jacob Roth; Ralph Wildes Schleifcr; George Wilson Simson; Richard Herman Stone; Frank Frederick Stubenrauch.
No.
279—Benjamin S. Brown; W a l t e r ' C . Burke; Charles W . Elstun; Wihfield B. ' Ferguson; Charles H. Foster; Jesse E. Garrett; Jerry Grindrod; Ralph G. Harrington; John B. Jackson; James Johnston; Forrest L. I-angdon; Guy L. Lewis; Roy N. Mace; William W . ' Mitchell; George J. Redmond, Jr.; Herbert L. Semon; George R. Smarr; Thomas M. Van Cleave.
No. •••'••'
273—Lawrence J, Kirk; James Gordon Royal; Roy Gentry W o o d ; :
::-:--^'
• - ••
.
/ '
,
•
•
No. -274—Cal" K. Shoemaker; Homer B. Emerson; Jonas C. Goble; Owen P. Butler; Harshall Johnson; John Nevins; Ben W. Weir; Albert M. Farley. No.
275—James Burton Moore; Joseph Morrow Riddle.
No.
276—Cecil C. Voress; Francis E. Thurstin.
No.
277—Stacy Burns.
No.
278—Robert C. Talbott.
No.
279—^William Alpheds Charles; Edwin P. Deal; Charles Arthur Hunter; Charles R. Neeley; Leslie Lee Zenor.
No.
280—Arthur H . Buhrer; Purlay F. Freeman; Charles G. Gfeller; Victor L. Owens.
No.
281—Otis E. Cutting; Ragene A. Ganoung; George C. Price.
No.
282—George J. Van Meter; Ralph K. Ankrom; George Powell,
No.
283—Gcoige Hewes; Wiley C. Parker; Clarence D . Davis.
No.
284—John N. Greenlee; Horace G. Phillips; Francis A. Rhea,
No.
285—Vernon Moore Van Auken.
No.
286—John M. Boyd; Samuel T. Foutts; Delvin B. Lewis.
No. No.
287—Roscoe Robert Wilson; Artemas Carpenter. 289—Harvey W . Brown; Alva B. Leatherman; Barclay E. Willoughby.
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231
D E A T H S—Continued. No. 290—George Franklin Barnes; Mohler J, Miller. No. 291—Jack H. McElravy. No. 292—Frank J. Colwell; Wilson Boyer.
Earl
McConnell; Leon
G.
No. 293—J. Floyd Burt; Jesse W. Greenleaf; Fred T. Kinsall; Ear! O. Parks. No. 294—Otto C. Cooper; Rufus Roger Humes; Clyde Raymond Oliver; Thomas H. Thornasson. No. 295—Joe J. Darroch; Victor E. Gates; Harry N . Marshall; Henry R. Sohns; Wilbert R. Williams; Martin L. Zerby. No. 297—George H. Barofsky; Edward C. Flood; Masters; Charles E. Rohler; Cecil G. Weichert.
Herbert
F.
No. 298—John A. Hohl; Charles H. Hiisinger; Louis Honomichl, Jr.; Charles Pecival; Ira' Williams. No.
300—Clarence V. Coate; ToUof C. Everson; Henry M. Goss; , John F. McWilliams; Ernest W . Martin; Earl P. Parker.
No. 301—Arch Curtis Brown; Rutherford B. Sherman. No.
302—Dick Benson.
No. 303—Frank Alley; Marvin James Baxter; Howard Earl Bayless; John Hunter Baer; McKinley Bentley; Frank Emmett Blood; Daniel Horace Boone; Fred Brickel; George Alfred Brown; Earle Bert Carpenter; James Arthur Clark; Gilbert Harry Collins; Adolphus Conn; Samuel Wilbur Cooper, Jr.; Charles Mossa Cunningham; Carleton Hiram Davis; George Washington Day; Orland O. Dice; Charles Hint^ Egly; Leonard Alvin Farris; John Leo Foncannon; Joseph Henry Foster; Robert Clarence Fowler; Edward Forsblom; Richard Nathin Gaugh; Arthur W. Gill; Elmer M. Gillenwater; Henry Ceburn Glamser; Max Henry Gottschalk; Charles Hirschel Hardy; Roy W . Harrison; Earle H. Hartle; Charles E. Hastings; Oris Wesley Helsel; Joseph Curtis Higgins; Arthur J. Hoare; Oliver O. Hurt; Charles V. Johnson; Emmett V. Johnson; John Kincheloe; Rome Easterly Kirk; William David KuUer; Lloyd Edmond Leatherock; Bertis James McKee; Wallace McKay; William Fred Menne; Wells W . Miller; James Carl Moore; Charles Allison Morgan; Calot B. Mcrganthaler; Clarence Alvin Munger; Arthur Oehler; Lewis Martin Reagan; Thornton M. Rittenour; John Weaver Orindgreff; Ralph Irwin Parish; Willard Phares; George Poulos; Norman Adam Ream; Clinton -Allen Richardson; Cleo Elmer Roberts; Louis Lyman Roe; Edward Arthur Saint; George High Schollenberger; Henry Severt Seglem; James E. Selover; Waiter Ezra Shannon; John Henry ShaefFer; Ira Delos Smith; Oscar Clarence Spohn; Fred C. Stackman; Charles Nelson Stempic, Jr.; Elmer Ellsworth Stringer; Harry Alonzo Swauger; Robert Alan Talbott; James Logan Thayer; Krikor Topakian; Charles Adelbert Walker; Finis Hester Walker; Augustus N . Wilson; James Byron Yount. No. 305—Harry F. Summers. No.
e.
306—Stanley Emerson Bever; James Case; Donald David Fink; Harry L. Prall; Robert Guy Ramey; James Vinton Smith; Walter Clark Vaughn.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
D E A T H S—Continued, No.
307"Harry T. Baird ( I 9 6 0 ) ; Walter B. Black; Bruce C. Crary; Theodore Fromm; Arthur E. Hartung; Henry J. Heipich; LaMont Hoover; Frank Kendall; Conrad J. Dreiger,
No.
309—Guy D. Clayton.
No.
310—John C. McAdams.
No.
311—Henry J. Brown; Ora J. Cohee ( i 9 6 0 ) ; Robert S. Fergusion; Hugh C. Gilchrist; William G. Gray; Russell P. Hartel; Henry Hossfelt; Ira Lon^anecker; Earl L. Lyons; Ben Nycum; George A. Redding Tenney Ross; John P. Scott; Walter L. Smith; Verne Sparks; Max C. Stern; Jennings B, Wilson; Herman Trutner, Jr.
No.
313—Roy Elise Frear; John Dee Gavin.
No.
3l4—Floyd Franklin Butcher; Fred Simpson.
No.
315—John Fredrick Nelson; Walter Fee Tucker.
No.
316—Mivin William Libertus; Harvey M. Shanstron; Glenn E. Wilson.
No.
318—Fred Newyahr; Charles Williams.
No.
319—Theodore L. Roembach, Jr.
No.
320—Herman B. Johnson; Fred Arnold.
No.
321—Romert Emer Evans; Cecil Fowler; Jesse M. Harmon; James Thomas Hill; George C. Horton; Clair Lee Hyder; Jerry Murray; Edmond Nathan Newton; William Alfred Seaman; Lowell N . Shaw; Bob B. Ward.
No.
322—Frederick C. Ackerman; Samuel B. Adams; John H. Backus; Andrew G'. Bordine, Jr.; Clyde W. Carter; Lloyd F. Coon; Charles V. Eversole; Louis C. Favours; Clarence A. Franklin; Owen Hill; John B. Hultz; Orville L. Lattin; Ralph Leonard; Jerry C. Listen; Harold Maher; James K. HoUoway; Lambert McDonald; George R. Norwood; Charles G. Redwine: RoUo M. Scott; Walter K. Simmons; George B. Thomas.
No.
323—John D. Prawl.
No.
324^Royal D. Joy; William Howard Smith; Charles M. St. John; James F. Van Atta.
No.
325—Anton W . Thompson; Walter Wilson; Joseph H. Burgei.
No.
326—George W . Alexander; Theodore Beard; Christopher C. Coffelt; John M, Crow; John S. Henderson; Charles Pence: Sam H. Penley; Charles C. Vanderbilt; Guy E. Vining; William M. Wilson.
No.
327—Edgar E. Stewart.
No.
329—Paul Glenn Jones; Charles W. Large; William B. Palmer: Earline Harvey Strecker.
No.
330—Clare C. Cavin; William H. Fyler; Floyd G. Hall: Henry P. Heinze; Harry A. Nordman; Clarence T. O'Neal; Timothy W. Shotts; Harold C. Wilson.
No.
331—Alfred R. Carr; John F. Single; Edward S. Whiteman.
March
1961-62
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235
D E A T H S—Continued. No." 333—William Franklin Burg; Delos H. Elmore; James A. Haner; Charles William McAdams; Raymond Retnont Morgan; Harry W. Newton; William Ernest Saunders; Chris SchoeTler; Howard R. Standish; Harry Waiter Williamson. No.
335—Woodsie G. Smith.
No.
338—John W. McCaslin; Clarence E. Wilson.
No. . 339^Roy E. Bump; William E. Rowland. No.
341—John W. Franse; Frank Earl Martin; Lewis N. McCarty; James I. Majors; Marion A. Troutman.
No.
342—Alvin Curtis Morgan.
No.
343—Charles Jezek, Jr.; Herman Ehler; Joseph M. Wanasek; Lester Veloyd Chansler.
No.
344—Enoch Hassebroek,
No.
345—Jesse C. Thompson.
No.
346—Firth H. Charlesworth; Roy O. Chavez; Erwin,F, Gick; Ivy B. Gray; Sam N . Nunemaker; Frank B. Regier.
No.
347—Frances L. Mayberry.
No.
348—Clifford D. Crum, Sr.; Joseph Mickey; Ernest J. Becknew.
No.
350—Paul Ackerman; Hugh Comer Parks; Burr Wiand; Benjamin H. Boulanger; Walter Lesly Rippetoe (I960).
No.
351—Jack Frank Wilkinson.
L. Newland;
No.
352—Robert J. Sleigh; Samuel B. Hancock.
No.
353—Joe L. Gustafson; Marion F. Horner.
No.
354—LaMorris Young.
No.
355—Charles O. Smith.
Herbert L. Yarneli;
Earl B.
Louis Jenicek;
No.
356—Abraham L. Lingle; Cornelius F. Jacoby.
No.
358—Victor R. Powell; James C. Laswell; Albert R. Stewart; Orval G. Parcher; Walter E. Lamont; Walter Jones.
No.
359—Edward Larson; Edward J. Novak; Samuel J. Ward.
No.
360—Walter A. McCreary; George Nellans.
No.
361—Howard Peverley; Frank M. Gray.
No.
364—William Luther Allen; Charles W . Armstead; Claud A. Harpster, Sr.; George B. Houston (I960); John Edward McCluggage; Vivian C. Webster,
No.
366—James W. Kimlin; Earl G. Pringle; T. Restin Heath; Charles E. Watson; Seldon C.-Huntley.
No. 367—Curtis L. Utz; J. Logan Winfrey.
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.PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
March
D E A T H S—Continued, No.
369—Frank A. Amy; Clyde Emmett Anderson; Robert Samuel Baker; Charles H. Briggs; Fred Eugene Canfield; Louis Cohen; Howard. Zink Franklin; Howard Harbin Grimes; Roscoe C. Hicks; Carl Mark Hinze; John Harry LaRue; John W . Morgan; Carl John Petersen; George Washington Rush; Gustave Adalph Sandstrom; James Henry Stacy.
No.
370—George !D. McClelland.
No.
371—Wallace' William Adams; Fred Curtis Beaman; Joe L. Campbell.
No.
373—Edwin Wilburn Davis; Earl Wayne Willard.
No.
374—Charles F. Goss.
No.
376—FoUis Ward Fcrrin; Roy A. Goff.
No.
378—Carl F. Griem.
No.
379—A. Q. Davis.
No.
380—George J. Hauserman; Charles J. Kohler; George Stewart; Arthur L. Tatlow.
No.
381—John M. Erp.
No.
382—Nelson N . Eland; James P. Edmonds.
No.
3S3—Norva! A, Martin; Grant Pearl Hawthorn.
No.
384—Virgil C. Harvey; Vernon Klasser; James A. Lamkin; Harry Large; Edgar F. Moore; William T. Moore; Leslie E. Sigars; Walter N , Strodtman.
No.
385—Harry W. Bollinger.
No.
386—Joseph B. Brown; James Ross Fitzpatrick; Carl B. Orton.
No.
388—Lee R. Perkins.
No.
389—Rolla T. Watkins.
No.
390—Kay W. Twibell.
No.
391—Oscar D. Mangles: John Lewis R. Wheeler.
No.
392—Arthur T. Berridge; Clark B. Gillett.
Marshall; Orla L.
Ritchie;
No.
393—Theodore Lutz; Russell Robinson.
No.
394—George A. Braden; Clark Lucius Corliss; Ralph Shumway Moore; Charles M. Webber.
No.
395—Henry Lorain Bentley; Charles Curtis Snedegar; Joseph Linwood Watson.
No.
396—Henry A. Adams.
No.
397—Earl Percy Chandler; Andrew H. Baker.
No.
399—Lloyd W. Lewis; Roy Zola Sherer.
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235
D E A T H S—Continued. No. 401—Frank • LcRoy Buskirk. No. 402—Vernon R. Gillespie; Ross J. Land. No. 4p3-^Albert E. Ewing; Robert B. Perry; Anthony B. Scott. No. 404—George W. Cathey; Franklin McNutt; William Clyde Wolfe.
M. Jones; Russell
M.
No. 405—James E. Ottaway; Giles I. Crampton. • No. i 406—George Schadel; , Wayne Nordyke; Lawrence Dickerson; Charles Swan. No. 407—Samuel P. Bell; J. Allen Young. No. 408—Samuel Robertson.
Gardner;
William
Jack
McQueen;
William
No. 409—William B. Bryant; Chester Thomas Fruit. No. 410—Hiram W. Joy; Homer L. Peck. No. 412—Russell H. Washburn. No. 413—Russell Lee Monninger. No. 415—A. B. Campbell; Glenn May. No. 417—Joe E. Ward. No. 418—Frank Alvin Overholser. No. 419—Asa E. Moore. No. 420—Charles Ben McCammon; Milton Eugene Basler. No. 421—Basil L. Franklin. No. 422—Charles W. Imbler; Walter A. Cooke; Byron L. Leaton. No. 423—Ross J. Hays; Tracy W. Monteith; Aaron B. Person. No. 424—Herman A. Praeger. No. 427—Harry H. Nossaman, No. 428—William Adilbet Robinson; Lewis E. Chamberlain. No. 430—Oliver Virgil Collins. No. 431—Albert J. Canady. No. 433—Donald E. Dedrick; Harold E. Mcllwain; Edward Miller; Garvin Lee O'Dell: Charles W . Pence; Vernon A. Stanley; Stanford C. Waddell. No. 435—Vernon R. Trexler. No. 436—^Joseph Henry Brady, II; Chester I. Harrison; John Edward Hoilman; Robert Arnold Knight; Marvin R. Love; Linford Charles Marvill; Harry B.. Munsell; Wiley V. Skinner; Kester Ulm Snyder; George William Squires; Kenneth M. Thorpe; Ernest M. Wharton.
236
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
D E A T H S—Continued. No.
437—Clarence H . Johnson; Richmond A, Daiton.
No.
438—Walter G. Advise; Kenneth M. Cox; Albert C. Green; Edward B. Hayes; Garvin W . Murphy; Charles C. Myers; Robert A. Purvis; Luke D. Russell; Joseph Schroeder; Earl L. Storms; John W . Tucker; George E. Way.
No.
440—William H . Myers.
No.
441—Raymond E. Friend.
No.
442—Roy Haifman; Carl B. Higerd; Harvey J. May;Judson L. Morehead. 444—Emmitt B. Pitt.
No.
ii
No.
445—Johnson C. Aelmore; Arthur M. Atkinson; Jessie J. Braswell; Phillip S. Callihan; Hugh Connor; Ernest F. Kritz; Ralph F. Redmon; Clyde Sharp; John L. Smith; Robert H. Snyder; George E. Steele.
No.
44?—Velma S. Haley; James E. Scott.
March
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237
Deaths Other Grand Jurisdictior)s Alabama—CHARLES 1961. Alberta—JAMES
ROSS W E S T , Grand Tyler, March 13,
W A T S O N YOUNGE, P. G. M., October 4.
Argentina—MIGUEL.
SERVER.^. SANCHO, P. G. M., January
18, 1961. Arizona—GORDON MONTAGUE BUTLER, P. G. M., February 2 1 , 1961; FRED ORMAL GOODELL, P. G. M., September 6; CHARLES CUSTIS W O O L F , P. G. M., January 29,
1962. British Columbia—FRANCIS ary 6, 1962. CaUjoniia—SAMUEL
JAMES BURD, P. G. M., Janu-
E . BURKE, P. G. M., February 14,
1961; LLOYD E . W I L S O N , JP. G. M., November 2.
Colorado—EDWIN J. WiTTELSHOFER, P. G. M., September 18; CASPER S. D E S C H , P. G. M., August 12.
Delau^are—CHARLES
W . LEWIS, P. G. M., April 26.
District of Columbia—^WILLIAM January 2 1 , 1962. Florida—GUTHRIE 21. Georgia—DR.
E . SCHOOLEY, P. G. M.,
( G U S ) J. DEKLE, P. G. M., November
M O N T E PRESTON AGEE, P. G. M., May 26.
Honduras—TosE
AGAPITO FILLOS VILLAFRANCA, P. G. M.,
April 14. Iceland—OLAFUR 1961.
LARUSSON, Grand Master, February 3,
Indiana—WILLIAM H . MORRISON, P. G. M., WILLIAM H . MARKER, P. G. M., June 4.
May
17;
Iowa—TOM BENTLEY THROCKMORTON, P. G. M., July 4; G L E N N A. FOSTER, P. G. M., August 16; HARRY LOUIS SEARLE, P. G. M., October 12.
Kentucky—Wih-LiKM Louisiana—JULIUS
ORIE W A R E , P. G. M., July 23. BENJAMIN
HIGGINBOTHAM, P. G. M.,
November 12. Maine—CLYDE
FRENCH, Past S. G. W., April 15.
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PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
March
D E A T H S—Continued. Mexico
(Nuevo
Leon)—JOSE
MARIA MALDONADO TORRES,
Grand Master, June 25. Montana—JAMES New
W A L T E R SPEER, August 25.
Hampshire—PERRY H E N R Y B E N N E T T , P. G. M., May 25; W A L T E R EDWARD D U N L A P , P. G. M.,.October 23.
North
Carolina—LuTHER
THOMPSON
HARTSELL, J R . , P.
G. M., May 14; WALLACE EVERETT CALDWELL, P. G. M., October 6; HERBERT M I L E S FOY, P , G . M . ,
November 29. North
Dakota—ERNEST
DARANDUS
NELSON,
P. G. M.,
September 10. Ohio—ERNEST
F . SCHAEFER, P. G. M., April 24.
Oklahoma—EARL
CRANSTON FLESHER, P. G. M., October
3. Pennsylvania—RALPH M A T T H E W LEHR, P. G. M., February 6, 1961; ROBERT R A T H B U N LEWIS, P. G. M., Septem-
ber 12. Puerto Rico—EMILIANO ISALES, Grand Secretary Emeritus, February 17, 1961. Saskatchewan—FREDERICK
CHARLES HAYES, P. G. M., June
22. South Dakota—ARTHUR CHARLES
C
E . M U N C K , P. G. M., July 19;
SMITH,
P. G.
M., July
31; JOHN
H.
FOASBERG, P. G. M., December 18. Tennessee—WILLIAM
JOSIAH SANDERS, J R . , P. G. M., Sep.
tember 14. Texas—W.
MARCUS WEATHERRED, P. G. M., July 12.
Washington—LEMUEL 1961. West Virginia—LAWSON
W . SiMS, iP. G.-M., February 23, DRURY W I L L I S , P. G. M., October
24; CLAUDE W . RINEHART, P. G. M., October 29.
Wisconsin—LEO
F . N O H L , P. G. M., December 6.
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REVIEW
•
FLOYD S. ECORD, Past Grand Master
FOREWORD To the Most Worshipful
Grand Lodge of A. P. & A. M. of Kansas:
Your Committee on Correspondence is pleased to submit the following report: Your Committee reviewed 4 l Jurisdictions of the United States, four Canadian, five Australian and four others. The seven Jurisdictions of the United States which your Committee did not have the privilege of reviewing were Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada and N e w York. Following are some brief interesting facts gleaned from the Proceedings Reviewed, which are somewhat different from conditions in Kansas or which show different approaches to conditions than are used in Kansas. In general Masonrj' is very much the same everywhere and the problems we have in Kansas are much the same as they are elsewhere in the world. Of the 41 United States Jurisdictions reviewed 22 showed gains in membership and 19 showed losses. The Masonic population in those 41 Jurisdictions was 3,278,935, a net gain of 254 over the preceding year. Two Canadian Jurisdictions showed gains in membership and two showed losses, the net gain being 182. In Australia four of the five had membership gains, a net of 1,905. Probably the most noteworthy development was the attitude on public relations and publicity. . Several Jurisdictions have established committees to promote publicity of Masonic events in the public press, radio and TV. One Grand Master stated he believed Masonry should stop hiding its light under the bushel, that we have nothing to be ashamed of and that the general public should be informed of the good works of the Masonic Fraternity and of the precepts for which it stands. Several Jurisdictions have shown a tendency to relax the physical qualifications of Candidates. In Indiana, when a Lodge desires to receive the petition of one who has a physical disability, details are submitted to the Grand Master who designates a member of the Committee on Jurisprudence to accompany one or more officers of the Lodge to interview the petitioner. The Committee on Jurisprudence may then recommend to the Grand Master that the Lodge's request be granted, after which the Lodge may ballot on the petition. The Grand Master of Kentucky ruled that being blind did not make a man ineligible to petition for the degrees in a Kentucky Lodge. In Texas the Grand Master granted 328 dispensations to permit reception of petitions of candidates having "physical maim or defect." Representation at Grand Lodge Communications is a problem in most Jurisdictions and some have taken drastic steps to solve it. Alabama Lodges must forfeit their charter if they are not represented at the Annual Communication for two successive years. Connecticut fines each Lodge not represented $25. Georgia picks up the Charter of a Lodge that is not represented for three years. Arizona will not allow a master-elect to be installed until he qualifies for a certificate of proficiency in the ritualistic work. The liquor issue comes up quite often. The Arizona Grand Master ruled
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that beer and wine shall be considered as liquor under Arizona law. California upheld its stand on the liquor issue. Florida incorporated various rulings in liquor into a new law, very similar to the Kansas law. Only one Jurisdiction, Illinois, relaxed its standâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;there the law was repealed that banned Masonic membership to dealers in the liquor business. Key-rituals come up quite often for discussion in other jurisdictions. Arizona approved the printing of them for use of Deputy Grand Lecturers. California and Idaho both voted down a proposal to print key-rituals. Lodge consolidations are becoming more frequent in other Jurisdictions. A tornado destroyed a Lodge Hall in Arkansas. The Grand Master sent a letter to all Arkansas Lodges asking them to contribute at the rate of 8 cents per member to the stricken Lodge for a re-building fund. The receipts from the Grand Master's plea apparently will be enough to pay for the new Lodge home. Many jurisdictions are raising both dues and fees, some by establishing floors on each and in others by urging Lodges to increase their incomes. A number of Jurisdictions are finding it necessary to increase per capita in order to operate. Most Jurisdictions report rather extensive building and remodeling programs among their Lodges. Colorado has a Committee making an exhaustive study of the cost and maintenance of a Masonic Home and the Committee has been instructed to recommend a suitable location in the Denver area. Some Jurisdictions are adopting County Concurrent Jurisdictions. One Grand Master reported what he termed a "serious discussion" with Lodge Oificers regarding their obligations in conducting a Masonic funeral. The officers had inferred they could not peform the ceremony because of "pressure of business and individual responsibility". The Grand Master met with the officers and they took care of the funeral ceremonies after the conference with him. Several jurisdictions are establishing periodic schools for masters and secretaries. Florida has levied an additional 1.50 per capita for a Grand Lodge building fund. It is estimated the building will cost about two and a half million dollars or about $35 for every Florida Mason. Several Jurisdictions are revising the funeral ceremonies so that it can be adapted for use in funeral homes. Two Jurisdictions operate Employment Agencies for Brother Masons. Indiana will not permit dual or plural memberships but amended its Law to permit honorary memberships. Iowa's Grand Master established the Masonic Safety Legion, asking all Iowa Masons to sign pledges of safe driving on the highways. Nine Grand Masters of U. S. Jurisdictions are former DeMolays. Mississippi furnishes its Grand Master with a new automobile and in Virginia the new Grand Master's home Masonic district presented him with a new station wagon. The Grand Master of Mississippi urged Masons to put Masonic emblems on their automobiles and also asked each Lodge to put up road signs showing the time and place of Masonic meetings. At the opening ceremony of the Texas Grand Lodge the six flags that have flown over Texas are presented, France, Spain, Mexico, Lone Star of the Republic of Texas, United States and the Flag of the Confederacy. Vermont also presents the Canadian flag along with the American flag during the opening ceremonies. Two Grand Lodges refused to set up Lodges to work in the Spanish language. A number of Grand Lodges raised salaries of their Grand Secretaries and Other employees.
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Missouri shortened its Grand Lodge line by eliminating three offices from the progressive line. In New Hampshire a Master Mason is not allowed to sign the By-Laws of his Lodge until he attains proficiency in the Master Mason degree. The Grand Master of New Mexico granted permission to a Lodge to allow a 90-year old Past Master to be married in the Lodge room. His actual decision was worded, "Yes! And to the bridegroom: Happy Ambitions." Several Jurisdictions have Student Loan Funds. In North Carolina all petitions for the degrees must be certified by the Grand Secretary before they can be balloted upon. North Dakota turned down .the recommendation of its Grand Master that "it take two black balls to reject a petition, to do away with pettiness". In 1960 Ohio had its first loss in membership in 20 years. In those 20 years the Jurisdiction has gained over 110,000 or an average of 5,569 annually. Oregon has adopted an "Estate Planning" campaign in an effort to encourage Master Masons to remember the Masonic Home in their wills. Texas has had plans of an ideal Lodge room drawn, together with paraphernalia needs of a Lodge, which are availble to Lodges requesting them. The Vermont Grand Master inaugurated a campaign to get Lodges to dress up, paint up and fix up their properties and to landscape their lawns. Washington Grand Lodge voted down a resolution which would have permitted declarations of candidacy for Grand Lodge office. The new Grand Master of Wisconsin had a unique experience. H e received a congratulatory telegram from the Knights of Columbus after his installation. More and more Grand Lodges are concentrating on youth work. Some are making direct appropriations to promote such organizations as DeMolay. Rhode Island has a standing committee on Financial Advice to Subordinate Lodges. Attached and made a part of this report are the individual reviews of the several Jurisdictions which were submitted to your committee for review. I thank you. Most Worshipful Sir, for the interesting privilege you gave me, that of serving on this Correspondence Committee. Fraternally submitted, FLOYD S. ECORD,
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ALABAMAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1959-60 JAMES L . LAWSON, Grand Master
VARNA A. RUSHTON, Grand
Secretary
Lodges, 436 Members, 76,404 Gain, 347 The l40th Annual Communication was held at Montgomery November 22, 23, I960 with 358 Lodges represented, 12 past Grand Masters present and our representative, ENCY F . YEILDING in attendance.
Past Grand Master COKE SMITH W R I G H T (1935-36) died August 22, I960 and CHARLES HENRY STUBINGER, Grand Secretary since 1947, died Jime 25, 1960. The Charters of two Lodges were declared forfeited because they had not been represented at Grand Lodge for two successive years. A Grand Lodge banquet is enjoyed the evening before the opening of the Grand Communication and the next evening the Grand Officers of the Grand
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Chapter O. E. S. of Alabama officially visit the Grand Lodge, at which time both the Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron deliver short addresses. Two new Lodges were constituted during the year and cornerstones of four new Lodge buildings and two new county courthouse buildings were laid. Fifty-three Alabama Masons received 50-year buttons during the year. It was announced that the goal of one million dollars in the Endowment Fund of the Masonic Home would be reached when annual payments expire in 1963. Bonds in the Fund yield an average of .0418 per cent. The Masonic Home Board of Control refused to accept an offer of $68,00(i for 25.9 acres of the Masonic Home property to be used as right-of-way foi construction of the Inter-State Highway system. It would isolate over 26 acres of the farm and render it valueless for farm use. The Grand Master recommended that the money the Grand Lodge receives from settlement of the right of-way and for the 26 acres be placed in a fund for the construction of a Grand Lodge Temple building. The Grand Lodge conducted nine Area Meetings which were attended by representatives of over 300 Lodges. The Grand Master recommended the construction of an additional Masonic Home building to "care for 60 of our oldest and most helpless residents". The approximate cost was estimated at $250,000. The Grand Master recommended the raising of the Grand Lodge per capita from $1.00 to $2.00. It was brought out that the per capita had not been raised since 1907. The Finance Committee approved the proposition which will be submitted to the Subordinate Lodges for their consideration. GORDON LEE EVATT, Grand Master VARNA A. R U S H T O N , Grand Secretary
ARIZONAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1960-61 EARL A. SPITLER, Grand Master
JOSEPH A. E. IVEY, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 60 Members, 12,589 Gain, 319 The 79th Annual Communication was held at Phoenix April 24, 25, 1961 with 56 Lodges represented and 21 Past Grand Masters present. Two Past Grand Masters died during the year, GEORGE EMET MCMILLAN (1927) and Gurdon Montague Butler (1939). Three new Lodges were constituted, a new Masonic Temple was dedicated and the cornerstone of a new Masonic Temple was laid. The Lodges of Arizona are divided into three districts, the Deputy Grand Master being in charge of one, the Grand Senior Warden in charge of one and the Grand Junior Warden in charge of the third. The Grand Master recommended the appointment of a Special Committee on Ritual to prepare "such items to be used as miscellaneous instructions in connection with our approved Ritual" and to submit to the Grand Lodge for adoption. The Grand Master ruled that a proposed candidate whose physical condition would make it necessary for him "to be conducted around the Lodge in a wheel chair" is not "proper material for Masonry in the sense of physical qualifications." Arizona law requires a Lodge Master-elect to qualify for a certificate of proficiency before he can be installed. The Grand Master ruled that beer and wine shall be considered as liquor under Arizona Masonic Law. Arizona law requires a Candidate to present himself for initiation or advancement within two years after election or after taking the preceding degree.
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The Grand Master recommended that "The Dedication of Masonic Halls be included in permissible Sunday work". He also recommended the establishment of a Publications Committee empowered to organize and publish a Grand Lodge publication on a quarterly basis and that advertising be sold in it to defray as much of the cost as possible. A new Lodge was chartered at the Annual Communication. The Grand Lodge increased its appropriation for DeMolay Scholarships from $2,000 to $2,400. The Grand Master's recommendation to dispense with the Masonic funeral service was not approved. The Grand Lodge approved the printing of Key Rituals for use of Deputy Grand Lecturers. The Grand Lecturer's recommendation that the Apron be required to be worn outside the clothing was not approved. HAROLD W . HOLLEY, Grand Master JOSEPH A. E. IVEY, Grand Secretary
ARKANSASâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1959-60 JULIUS A. LANER, Grand Master
L. LELAND M C D A N I E L , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 379 Members, 55,704 Loss, 199 The, 119th Annual Communication was held at Little Rock November 15-16, I960 with 275 Lodges represented and 17 Past Grand Masters in attendance. Past Grand Master C. LESTER H A N N A (1949-50) died February 26, 1960. The Grand Master approved the recommendation of the Grand Master of Kansas in the appointment of ARTHUR M . WILLIAMS as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas near the Grand Lodge of Kansas. The cornerstones of five new Lodge halls and a U. S. postoffice building were laid and six Lodge Halls were dedicated. The Grand Master recommended the appointment of a Committee to study the programs pertaining to Public School Week in other Grand Jurisdictions, and to make recommendation at the next Grand Lodge Communicaion. Letters of Dispensation were issued for the institution of a new Lodge and it was granted a Charter at the Annual Communication. During the year two Arkansas Lodges merged. The Lodge Hall at Center Ridge was destroyed by a tornado. The Grand Master issued an appeal to other' Arkansas Lodges asking them to contribute at the rate of eight cents a member toward a fund to assist the stricken Lodge in rebuilding. The Grand Master reported $4,585.32 had been received at the time of the Grand Communication. Ninety-nine fifty-year buttons were presented to Arkansas Masons during the year. Arkansas Lodge dues range from $4 to $25, averaging $5.68, and fees range from $40 to $75, averaging $45.45. Eight Arkansas Lodges celebrated their Centennials during the year. The Grand Lodge contributes to the support of the Arkansas Children's Hospital and for the past nine-year period has contributed a total of $92,179-75. During that period 19,330 patients were treated. The special Committee on Insurance recommended adoption of an insurance program for Lodges covering liability and fidelity. Action on the matter was deferred until the next Annual Communication. JACK B . D O N H A M , Grand Master L. LELAND M C D A N I E L , Grand Secretary
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CALIFORNIA 1960-61 ALFRED BRESLAUER, Grand Master
EDWARD H . SIEMS, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 694 Members, 243,346 Gain, 1,527 The 112th Annual Communication was held at San Francisco September 2529, 1961 with 684 Lodges representated and 13 Past Grand Masters in attendance. Past Grand Master SAMUEL EDGERTON BURKE (1921-22) died one day after his 93rd birthday. Six new Lodges were instituted during the year. California has a Committee on Commercialism to control use of terms and symbols of Masonry for private gains or promotions. A survey revealed the value of Lodge properties in California totals approximately $25,000,000, an increase of 4 % per cent over the previous year. It was reported about 60 Lodges have submitted applications for approval of purchase of property, building or building repair. The time of opening of the Annual Communication was changed from September to the second Monday of October of each year. The previous ruling that "the sale of alcoholic liquor in Masonic Temple property under any circumstances, and a department store leasing ground floor space may not be permitted to maintain a package liquor department" was upheld by a majority vote. The Grand Lodge rejected a resolution which would have raised minimum dues from $12 to $15. It was stated that only 121 Lodges have dues below $15, 199 having increased dues from $12 to $15 or more in five years, voluntarily. The Grand Lodge rejected a resolution which would have permitted Lodges to sponsor and expend funds for DeMolay, Rainbow and Job's Daughters. The California Freemason, official Grand Lodge publication, has a paid subscription list of about 85,000. A proposed resolution which would authorize sending it without charge to all California Master Masons was defeated. A resolution which would have permitted Lodges to conduct Bingo games, without charge and with prizes of nominal value "such as boxes of candy", for the entertainment of Masons, their families and guests, was defeated. A resolution permitting Lodges to expend Lodge funds for the purpose of Scholarship awards was also defeated. The Grand Lodge voted down a resolution calling for the preparation of a cipher ritual, and also rejected a resolution which would have shortened the ritual by eliminating portions of the work. G U Y B . M E E , Grand Master EDWARD H . SIEMS, Grand Secretary
COLORADOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1960 CARLTON M . RAY, Grand Master HARRY W . BUNDY, Grand Secretary Lodges, 165 Members, 47,098 Gain, 235 The 100th Annual Communication was held at Denver January 24-25, 1961 with 161 Lodges represented and 13 Past Grand Masters present. Four new Lodges were constituted and two were instituted. One new Masonic Hall was dedicated. T h e cornerstone of a new Lodge building was laid as was the cornerstone of a new church building. Concurrent jurisdiction was granted to the Lodges in the Denver area by a Constitutional Amendment. The Constitution was amended to permit dual memberships. The Grand Lodge adopted a recommendation of the Committee on Jurispru-
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dence that the Book of Constitutions be amended at the next Annual Communication to authorize the laying of cornerstones of churches on Sunday. A resolution was adopted which would provide "to locate and recommend suitable parcel of land in Denver or environs to become the site of the first pilot project" of a Masonic Home, "to secure estimates of the cost, recommend entry fees and rental schedules for occupancy, to ascertain with reasonable definiteness the number of eligible prospective occupants among the Colorado Masonic membership and to make a full and comprehensive report at the next meeting of this body." In his address the Grand Master stated he and the Grand Secretary had accepted the invitation to attend the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, but that the weather and roads were so bad it was impossible to get there. When the officers of a Lodge practically declined to conduct a funeral service because of the pressure of business and individual responsibilities, the Grand Master met with the Lodge's line officers and had "a serious discussion regarding the obligations on their part which they had assumed". The Grand Master was assured that the funeral would be taken care of. In his address the Grand Master stated " A problem of grave concern is the extent to which the portals of our Fraternity are not guarded against the petitions of the unworthy". The Colorado Masons Benevolent Fund totals $1,338,204.72 and the Trustees also administer about a million dollars in other designated funds. L E O N H . SNYDER, Grand Master H E N R Y W . BUNDY, Grand Secretary
CONNECTICUTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1960-61 RUSSELL H . M I L N E S , Grand Master
EARLE K . H A L I N G , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 132 Members, 47,645 Loss, 295 The 173rd Annual Communication was held at Hartford April 5-6, 1961 with 131 Lodges represented, 16 Past Grand Masters and our representative, J O H N MASTERTON, present.
Past Grand Master MoRRis BENHAM PAYNE (1938) died January 31, 1961. A new Masonic temple was dedicated during t h e year. Connecticut law provides 'No more than five persons can receive a degree at the same Lodge communication". Each Connecticut Mason pays $6 to the Masonic Charity Foundation. Commenting the Grand Master stated "this provides for one guest in the Home for one day or for one guest in the Hospital for about a half a day". T h e per capita dues provide only 40 per cent of the operational expenses of the Foundation. A Lodge, working under Dispensation, was chartered at the Communication. The Deputy Grand Master makes quite a lenthy report on his activities and of his observations during the year. A Lodge not represented at the Annual Communication is fined $25. In the succeeding five years after adopting the penalty, in 1955, all Lodges were represented. During the year a man over 75 years of age was made a Master Mason. Of those raised, 768 were under 40 and 408 over 40 years of age. Connecticut has 151 members of other Jurisdictions who hold dual membership in Connecticut Lodges and 276 Connecticut Masons who have membership in two Connecticut Lodges. Connecticut has a Committee on Masonic Youth Program and it very actively works with youth organizations such as DeMolay and Rainbow Girls. Lodges are
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urged to support or sponsor their own youth organization and if unable to do so to arrange transportation to their meeting place for youth groups to witness and take part in the work exemplified by the Young People. A survey showed that 45 Lodges were operating within their income from dues alone, 79 Lodges which cannot operate without including initiation fees inaddition to dues and nine Lodges operating at a Loss even though using all dues and initiation fees. During I960 twenty-eight Lodges raised their dues and/or assessments and five others have indicated they will do so. PAUL D E W I T T COLLIER, Grand Master EARLE K . H A L I N G , Grand Secretary
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1960 J. A U G U S T J O H N S O N , J R . , Grand Master
RAYMOND N . BABCOCK, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 48 Members, 23,147 Loss, 436 The 150th Annual Communication was held at Washington, D . C. December 21, I960 with 46 Lodges represented and 10 Past Grand Masters and our representative, W I L L I A M H . R O H R M A N , in attendance.
A special communication was held on March 31, I960 to consider the Report of a Special Committee which proposed the establishment of a Grand Lodge Charitable Foundation, and the Grand Lodge approved the organization "by a practically unanimous vote". The purpose of the Foundation, briefly, is to promote the Masonic and Eastern Star Home and such other benevolent, religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational institutions as may be approved by the Board of Trustees, and to promote, collect and receive funds for the support of the Foundation's aims and objects. Past Grand Master JOSEPH H . MILANS (1919) died July 12, I960. A stated Communication of the Grand Lodge was held May 11, i960. The Grand Lodge adopted the recommendation of a Special Committee on Youth Movement, authorizing use of Lodge or Grand Lodge funds in the sponsorship and encouragement of the Order of DeMolay and the Order of Job's Daughters. The resolution also pledged that the Grand Lodge would "extend its good offices by way of advice and counsel in assistance of the formulation and execution of a program designed to provide for the maintenance of an adequate supply of competent, well-trained adult counselors and for the proper training of such leaders and the lending of financial assistance from time to time as may seem desirable and proper. Plans are under way for the Sesquicentennial celebration. The Masonic Temple Players presented plays at several Lodges during the year. The Night of Thrills presented at the park of the Washington Baseball Club netted $22,518.35 for the Masonic and Eastern Star Home. The annual report on the operation of the Home showed that the cost of operation increased about 10 per cent over the preceding year. The Board of Directors stressed the need of additional revenue "if the Home is to continue admitting guests sponsored by the Lodges and Chapters". T h e Home Percapita now is §1.50. The Home has about 130 guests. A 50-year emblem was presented to Bro. CHARLES R . ANDERSON on request of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. The Blood Bank is a important activity of the Grand Lodge. An appropriation of $100 was made to the fund for relief of Chilean earthquake victims. R A L P H M . W O L F E , Grand Master RAYMOND N . BABCOCK, Grand Secretary
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FLORIDAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1960-61 J. EDWIN LARSON, Grand Master W M . A. WHITCOMB, Grand Secretary Lodges, 285 Members, 68,313 Gain, 1,346 The 132nd Annual Communication was held at Jacksonville April 18-20, 1961 with 272 Lodges represented and 16 Past Grand Masters in attendance. The grand total registration was the largest in the history of the Florida Grand Lodge. Past Grand Master H. STAFFORD CALDWELL (1929-30) died April 20, I960, Past Grand Master CLEVELAND R. HORNE (1951-52) died December 29, I960 and GEORGE W . H U F F , who served as Grand Secretary from 1937 until his resignation on September 26, I960, died January 11, 1961. Previous rulings and regulations relating to the liquor traffic were incorporated into three regulations which were adopted as amendments to the Constitution. The legislation is similar to that of Kansas, prohibiting candidates or members who are engaged in the liquor business and prohibiting Lodge property being used in the selling or dispensing of intoxicating beverages. A school for Lodge Secretaries was organized and held in February prior to Grand Lodge and secretaries from 80 Lodges attended. Another was held in: March and 70 Lodges were represented. Five new Lodges were consecrated during the year and dispensations granted for the formation of two more. The Grand Lodge dedicated six new Lodge rooms and cornerstones of six Lodge buildings, a Scottish Rite Temple, Junior High School building and Appellate court building were laid. The DeMolay work was exemplified following the grand Lodge dinner the first night of the Annual Communication. The Grand Lodge contributed $300 for relief of victims of the Chilean earthquake. The Grand Master of Cuba, in exile, was granted permission to reside inFlorida and to conduct the affairs of the Grand Jurisdiction of Cuba there. He addressed the Florida communication. The Committee on Public Schools was made a regular standing committee and was authorized to prepare and print a true "History of the Free Public Schools in America" in general and Florida in particular for distribution to Lodges, Schools, P-T Associations, newspapers, radio and TV stations, churches, women's groups, etc. Lodges were urged to have Public School programs and to give awards, scholarships, etc. In the report of the committee. Masonry was termed "The Granddaddy of the Free Public Schools in America". Florida has a planning committee relating to a new Temple Building and a per capita of $1-50 is being levied for a building fund. The committee estimated the cost of a new Grand Lodge building would be around two and a half million dollars, or about $35 for every Florida- Mason. A Masonic Publication committee strongly recommended the issuance of a Grand Lodge publication for mailing to all Florida Masons. FLETCHER G . M C Q U E E N , Grand Master
W M . A . W H I T C O M B , Grand Secretary
GEORGIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1960 EDWIN A. M C W H O R T E R , Grand Master DANIEL W . LoCKLnsr, Grand Secretary Lodges, 480 Members, 100,235 Gain, 532 The 174th Annual Communication was held at Macon October 25-26, I960
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with 466 Lodges represented and 15 Past Grand Masters in attendance. Our representative. M A X L . SEGALL, was present. Georgia's Masonic membership passed 100,000 for the first time in history. Another first for the Grand Jurisdiction was the 75th anniversary as a Master Mason of a Georgia Mason, ROBERT LEE SWATTS, who celebrated that event on October 16, 1960. The Grand Master and the Grand Lodge officials were present when Brother SWATTS was presented a 75-year certificate. Cornerstones of seven new Masonic Temples and two new churches were laid. Two new Masonic Temples were dedicated and one new Lodge was constituted. Two Lodges consolidated and one Lodge surrendered its charter. Another Lodge is working under Dispensation. T h e Grand Lodge sponsors an annual meeting and school for Lodge secretaries in February. The Grand Lodge adopted an amendment providing that any Lodge which was not represented at the Annual Grand Communication for three consecutive years shall automatically lose its Charter. A bill which would have established a minimum of six month's time to elapse "from the date of satisfactory examination on the obligation of a Master Mason before any Master Mason may petition for membership in the Scottish Rite or York Rite bodies" was rejected. A bill to repeal the necessity of- a Master Mason to commit to memory the Master Mason's obligation before he could be issued a "traveling card" necessary to visit any Lodge other than his own, was tabled. T h e regulation was adopted at the 1956 Grand Lodge session. A resolution was adopted providing for a study of a retirement plan for Grand Lodge employees, to be submitted at the next Annual Communication. The Grand Lodge voted to appropriate $10 out of Grand Lodge funds for each Lodge and to remit to the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Assn., and "to undertake to solicit and raise a sum equivalent to an amount representing one dollar for each Master Mason in this Jurisdiction" for the Associ^ ation. The Grand Lodge set up a plan of Masonic Education including emphasis on proficiency on the ritual, candidate instruction, membership education, training of Lodge officers and program planning, conducting seminars and institutes, establishment of speakers bureau, etc. T h e Grand Lodge Higher Education Fund is helping nine students in college. During the year 242 Lodges contributed $16,322.95 to the fund, which also received a similar amount from estates and other organizations. "The Messenger", Grand Lodge publication, has a mailing list of 89,000. J O H N A. D U N A W A Y , Grand Master D A N I E L W . LOCKLIN, Grand Secretary
IDAHOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1960 J O H N CHARLES H E R N D O N , Grand Master
HERBERT H . EBERLE, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 84 Members, 14,916 Gain, 22 The 95th Annual Communication was held at Pocatello September 19-21, 1961 with 81 Lodges represented and 22 Past Grand Masters present. Past Grand Master JAY ALBERT REDFIELD (1949) died November 23, I960. Three Past Grand Masters were presented their 50-year emblems at the Grand Lodge Session and 58 Lodge Masters present were given special recognition. T h e Committee on Jurisprudence approved a resolution which should have removed from the Code the regulation on physical qualifications of candidates but the motion to approve was defeated.
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A resolution to issue five additional Keys to any Worshipful Master on written request was defeated. A resolution to add a new Grand Lodge officer with rank and title of "Worshipful Grand Historian" was approved for submission to Lodges as an amendment to the Constitution. An Idaho candidate who does not present himself for advancement within two years is required to re-petition the Lodge if he wishes to advance. The Grand Lodge laid the cornerstone of a new Public Library building at Pocatello and a new Lodge hall was dedicated. The Grand Master sent a bulletin to each Lodge urging the establishment of a permanent historical committee and the preparation of Lodge Histories. AH Lodges have been urged to have their Charters photostated and to deposit either the original charter or the photostat in the Grand Lodge vault. The per capita was raised from $2.15 to $2.40. Of this amount seven cents is laid aside for the coming centennial celebration. For the first time in Grand Lodge history the Grand Master proclaimed Public Schools Week and urged all Lodges to participate with appropriate programs and services. Thirty-four Lodges reported that they observed the week. T h e Grand Master urged the continuance of the program. At the previous communication a monitor-key committee was appointed to investigate what other Jurisdictions are doing in the matter of a Masonic Key and to contact Idaho Lodges for their opinions. Answers were received from 68 Lodges, 60 voting against using a Monitor-Key with only eight voting favorable. Following the survey the Committee recommended that the Monitor-Key Resolution be not adopted, which was done. The Grand Lodge contributed $200 for the relief of Cuban Masons and the Cuban Grand Lodge in Exile in Florida. CHARLES W . SIMMONS, Grand Master HERBERT H . EBERLE, Grand Secretary
ILLINOISâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1961 PAUL R . STEPHENS, Grand Master
EVERETT L . LAWRENCE, as Grand Secretary
Lodges, 903 Members, 235,803 Loss, 4,110 The 122nd Annual Communication was held at Chicago October 6-7, 1961. Six Past Grand Masters and our representative, GEORGE E . ANDERSON, were present. Past Grand Master RICHARD C . DAVENPORT (1924-25), and who had served the Grand Lodge of Illinois as its Grand Secretary since 1928, died January 23, 1961. Eleven new Masonic Temples and the Scottish Rite Cathedral at Springfield were dedicated and cornerstones of three new Lodge buildings and of a new church building were laid. The Grand Master authorized $1,000 to assist Cuban Brethren in exile. The Illinois Grand Lodge does not grant official recognition to Youth organizations but the Grand Master, in his address, said, "we can offer encouragement for a profitable future of merit because of that encouragement . . . it will make better men out of the boys and better ladies out of the girls." There were four Lodge consolidations during the year. Illinois dues range from $8 to $20, averaging $10.47, and fees range from $50 to $150, averaging $69.10. Two sections of the Code refering to non-eligibility to membership of anyone engaged in the liquor business and .providing for trial of any Mason so engaged, were repealed.
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It was reported that 75 per cent of. the Grand Lodge's revenue from dues goes for the operation of the two Masonic Homes. The newly elected Grand Master stressed the importance of the Grand Lodge of Illinois getting behind youth organizations. H e suggested studying the youth: programs of other Jurisdictions and stated "my own personal feeling, shared by my associates, is that it has been already delayed overly long." He also urged Masons to actively participate in community afTairs. It was suggested that the Funeral Ceremony be rewritten and adapted for use in funeral homes where so many Masonic Services are now conducted. The Grand Lodge of Illinois maintains a Masonic Employrnent Bureau, which is doing an excellent service to Masons seeking employment. The Grand Master stated his greatest source of trouble was a "so-called Masonic publication and its unethical tactics in soliciting advertising. All of their solicitations were made over the telephone and claims made by salesmen caused many to appeal to me for protecton from threats to collect for an ad which was not authorized." To stop the practice the Grand Master issued suspensions of the publisher and three others who were connected with the magazine. HAROLD D . ROSS, Grand Master PAUL R . S T E P H E N S , Grand Secretary
INDIANAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1960-61 J O H N H . JEFFERSON, Grand Master
D W I G H T L . S M I T H , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 547 Members, 184,898 Loss, 112 The I44th Annual Communication was held at Indianapolis May 16-17, 1961 with 533 Lodges represented. Fifteen Past Grand Masters and our representative. D A L E A. ANDERSON, were present.
Past Grand Master ELMER C . FORBES (1954-55) died July 6, I960. Two new Masonic Temples were dedicated during the year. The Grand Lodge appropriated $2,500 .for the support of the Indiana DeMolay Foundation. On recommendation of the Grand Master an emergency fund of $1,000 was. appropriated "for use at the discretion of the Grand Master in unusual disaster situations" such as the crippling earthquakes in Chile. The Grand Lodge appropriated $3,000 for the Sesquicentennial to be observed in 1968. The Indiana Grand Lodge adopted a drastic change in the regulation concerning physically handicapped candidates. The new regulation provides that when a Lodge desires to receive the petition of one who has a physical disability or handicap, the details shall be submitted to the Grand Master who shall designate a member of the Committee on Jurisprudence, accompanied by one or more officers of the Lodge, to interview the petitioner. The Committee on Jurisprudence may then recommend to the Grand Master that the Lodge's request be granted, after which the Lodge may ballot on the petition. A candidate whose physical handicap is determined by the Grand Master to be of a minor nature, shall have the degrees conferred without deviation from the official ritual, but the candidate whose physical handicap "is such as to render him unable to comply to a reasonable degree with the ceremonies", may receive the degrees in an Occasional Lodge Under Dispensation by witnessing the conferring of the degrees upon another candidate. Indiana Law prohibits dual and plural memberships but the Law was amended to permit a Lodge to recognize a member of another Lodge by electing him to an honorary membership.
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Lodges delinquent in sending-in. Annual.Returns are fined at the rate of $1 per day after February 1 and $5 a day for delinquency in paying Grand Lodge dues, Saturdays and Sundays being excepted in each case. Indiana Lodge fees range from $30 to $125, the average being §48, and dues range from $5 to $25, the average being $10.14. A survey shows 458 Indiana Lodges have public liability insurance, a gain of 13 from last year. The Grand Lodge maintains a fidelity bond to the extent of $5,000 on the Treasurer and Secretary of each Lodge. N o claims were paid the past year. HAROLD SCOTT JACKSON, Grand
Master
DwiGHT L. SMITH, Grand Secretary
IOWA—1959-60 W E N D E L L W . BISHOP, Grand Master
RALPH E . W H I P P L E , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 547 Members, 93,594 Loss, 787 The 116th Annual Communication was held at Des Moines September 15-16, I960 with 453 Lodges represented and 14 Past Grand Masters present. Past Grand Master MiLO J. GABRIEL (1923) died January 24, I960. In commenting on the third straight year of loss in membership, the Grand Master said, "Masonry does not need new members just so we can brag about the size of our membership, but we need all good men. There is so much work to be done and so much to be accomplished." The Grand Master established the Masonic Safety Legion during the year and asked all Masons to sign a pledge to drive safely and sanely on the highways. A Masonic Safety Legion Shield was designed to be displayed on the automobile of all who would agree to participate in the safety program. The Grand Master mailed letters to all Lodge Masters four times urging them to attend Grand Lodge or to see that someone else represented their Lodge. The Grand Master expressed his pride in being one of nine Grand Masters attending the Grand Masters' Conference at Washington, D . C. who are senior DeMolays. Three Lodges were dedicated during the year. The Grand Lodge gave $1,000 for relief of victims of the Chilean earthquake. The Grand Master made a strong plea for support of a plan to work towards the construction of a Home for Boys who need help and encouragement. He urged the in-coming Grand Master to appoint a committee to revise and reprint the Code. Iowa publishes ten issues of its Grand Lodge Bulletin a year and a total of 89,700 copies were distributed. The Grand Secretary reported that there are 1,901 Iowa Masons who hav< been members 50 years or more. The Grand Lodge Librarian listed J O H N T . DORMOIS of Kansas City, Kans. as one of the many donors to the Grand Lodge Library. A Resolution was adopted providing for the presentation of a metallic Identification Card to each Grand Master on his retirement from office. Iowa Lodge fees range from $40 to $100 and Lodge dues from $7 to $15. Iowa's oldest Mason is WILLIAM F . D E A N who has been a Mason for over 76 years. Nine others have been Masons over 70 years. Bro. D E A N is the tenth oldest Mason in the United States. EARL B . D E L Z E L L , Grand Master R A L P H E . W H I P P L E , Grand Secretary
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KENTUCKY—1959-60 J O H N R . V I N S O N , J R . , Grand Master
A L P H E U S E . O R T O N , Grand Secretary
Lodges, A(>9 Members, 100,646 Gain, 235 The l60th Annual Communication was held at Louisville October 18-20, 1960 with 445 Lodges represented, 19 Past Grand Masters and our representative, H E R B E R T H . B E N N E T T in attendance.
Past Grand Master CHARLES ALEXANDER K E I T H (1940-41) died June 22, i960. In response to a question by a Subordinate Lodge the Grand Master ruled that being blind did not make a man ineligible to petition for the degrees in a Kentucky Lodge. The Grand Master ruled that it was not a Masonic offense for a Brother to sign a petition calling for a local option election in a presently "dry" county. Conerstones for two new Lodge buildings and for the new Shrine Mosque at Lexington were laid. Three Lodge halls, a cottage at the Masonic Widows and Orphans' Home and the new hospital at the Old Masons' Home were dedicated. Kentucky's largest Lodge has 1,593 members and the smallest has 20. The past year was the 21st straight the Jurisdiction showed a gain in membership. Kentucky fees range from $30 to $95, the average being $40.28, and dues range from | 5 to $20, the average being $8.46. Kentucky Lodges are lined if their Lodge returns are not filed with the Grand Secretary by a set deadline date. There were two Lodge consolidations during the year and a new Lodge was chartered at the Annual Communication. The committee appointed to investigate fidelity bonds for Lodge Secretaries and Treasurers reported the offer of a casualty company which would issue a blanket policy covering all Lodges up to $5,000 per officer for a premium cost of $1.82 per Lodge per year. The Grand Lodge granted 14 college scholarships during the year, totaling $6,424.59. A resolution was presented calling for a survey to be made through subordinate Lodges in an attempt to find out what Masons expect of their respective Lodges and to develop a program which would tend to increase interest and attendance at Lodge meetings. The resolution proposed that a questionnaire be presented to every Mason in Kentucky, to provide information for a study of the problem. T h e resolution was referred to the in-coming Grand Master. N o action was taken on the recommendation of the Grand Master that 50-year Masons be excused from Grand Lodge dues. Minimum fees were raised from $30 to $40 and minimum dues were raised from $5 to $7.50. Grand Lodge dues and assessments total $5 per year. LLOYD M . G R E E N E , Grand Master A L P H E U S E . O R T O N , Grand Secretary
LOUISIANA—1960 FRANK BROWN, Grand Master
D . PETER LAGUENS, JR., Grand Secretary
Lodges, 276 Members, 51,203 Gain, 221 The 150th Annual Communication was held at N e w Orleans February 6-7, 1961 with 270 Lodges represented. Twenty-two Past Grand Masters and our representative, J O H N B . ARMSTRONG, were in attendance. Past Grand Master GEORGE ARTHUR TREADWELL (1918) died February 5, 1961. H e was the senior Past Grand Master of Louisiana. JARED Y O U N G SANDERS, J R . , Deputy Grand Master, died November 29, 1960.
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Three new Lodges were constituted during the year. Three Lodge Halls were dedicated and the cornerstone of a Lodge building and of a High School building were Laid. A resolution was adopted providing that when a petitioner is rejected and later petitions another Lodge in the Jurisdiction, the petition cannot be received "without receiving the recommendation of at least five members of the Lodge by which he was first rejected, two of which must be the first three officers of the Lodge." A former resolution imposing a $10 assessment, payable to the Grand Lodge, for reinstatement of a suspended Brother, was repealed. A resolution to amend the Constitution by adding the office of Grand Standard Bearer to the list of Grand Lodge Officers was approved for referral to the Lodges for their consideration. A separate ballot for advancement must be taken on every Candidate following the proficiency examination in each degree. A resolution providing that all Lodges within 10 miles of the city limits of a city of a population of 250,000 will have concurrent jurisdiction and the minimum fee in those Lodges shall be $60 for the degrees and the minimum dues shall be $5 plus all Grand Lodge assessments, was referred to the next Annual Communication for consideration. The Grand Master presented Centennial Plaques to five Lodges during the year. The Grand Master approved six new Lodge building plans together with financing plans on four of them. H e disapproved one Lodge's request to move its quarters to a room in the Parish High School building. H e also ruled that a Lodge cannot legally sponsor a girl to Girls State. The Grand Lodge approved the Grand Master's recommendation that the incoming Grand Master be directed to appoint a special committee to study the relation of the Order of DeMolay in Louisiana to Masonry and the advantages which would result from . . . a mote active support of such youth movements as DeMolay, and to make report of findings and recommendations at the next Annual Grand Communication. The Grand Master presented a number of 50-year service emblems during the Grand Communication. MORRIS SHAPIRO, Grand Master W. PETER LAGUENS, J R . , Grand
Secretary
MAINEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1960-61 LEON M . SANBORN, Grand Master
EARLE D . WEBSTER, Grand
Secretary
Lodges, 208 Members, 47,829 Gain, 24 The I42nd Annual Communication was held at Portland May 2-4, 1961 with 192 Lodges represented. Twelve Past Grand Masters and RAYMOND M . RIDEOUT, our representative, were in attendance. A new Lodge was chartered at the Grand Communication. The Grand Master granted dispensations to four Lodges for annual meetings and election of officers because a hurricane prevented a quorum from being present at the regular annual meeting dates. The Grand Master stressed that Lodge dues should be sufficient to take care of normal operating expenses of the Lodge without having to use initiation fees and other income for that purpose. Several Lodges increased their annual dues during the year. As the Grand Master put it, "Lodges are now finding out thai the bite of inflation is increasing the cost of the operation of Lodges."
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A special communication was held for the purpose of re-dedicating a Masonic Hall. Six Maine Lodges celebrated centennials during the year. Lodge reports showed Maine Lodges dimitted 109 members and suspended 308 for nonpayment of dues. The Grand Master urged Lodges to "make better Masons out of present members and present interesting programs at their meetings . . . to serve as an inspiration to the Brethren to retain their memberships". The Lodge returns showed more that $33,000 were due Lodges from members with dues in arrears. On recommendation of the Insurance Committee the Grand Lodge adopted a resolution "that each Lodge shall provide liability insurance to cover the activities of its members and its Temple buildings". The letters "E.S.T." were deleted from the regulation reading "that stated meetings of Lodges shall be 7:30 o'clock p.m. E.S.T." to correspond to the action of the legislature making Daylight Saving Time legal in Maine. The Grand Lecturer reported that 189 of the 208 Maine Lodges were represented at the District meetings, the total attendance being 1,093 for the 24 Districts. Fifteen Lodges had 100 per cent represenation of officers. The Grand Lodge sponsored a Maine legislature amendment which was passed. It removes the limitation of the former Charter which limited the value of holdings to $250,000 of value of real estate and $750,000 of value of personal estate. The new law removes all limitations as to value. L E O N M . SANBORN, Grand Master . EARLE D . WEBSTER, Grand Secretary
MINNESOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1980-61 M A R T I N H . VOSS, Grand Master
DAVID E , PALMER, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 292 Members, 70,136 Gain, 288 The 108th Annual Communication was held at Saint Paul March 22-23, 1961 with 241 Lodges represented. Eleven Past Grand Masters and MONTREVILLE J BROWN, our representative, -were present. EDWARD L . GRUBER, Deputy Grand Master, died September 11, I960. The cornerstone of a new Masonic Temple was laid during the year. The Grand Master and his wife were involved in a head-on collision with a truck while driving to a Lodge meeting at South St. Paul on June 8, I960 and both were confined to a hospital for three months and 15 days while recuperating from injuries sustained in the accident. The Grand Master adopted as his theme for the year "Learn Your Masonry, Labor at Your Masonry and Live Your Masonry". The Minnesota Mason is published ten times a year and is mailed free to all Masons requesting it, to every Lodge officer and to every newly raised Master Mason. The 1961 circulation was 15,000. The Masonic Memorial Hospital at the University of Minnesota is for the treatment of people who have cancer. The Grand Lodge presented 256 Fifty Year Pins during the year. The annual per capita was increased from $2.50 to $3.00. Of this amount $1.50 is for the support of the Mirmesota Masonic Home, $1.40 is for the General Fund of the Grand Lodge and ten cents is for the Benevolence Fund. Two Minnesota Lodges consolidated during the year. A special committee appointed to make a study and recommendations on the Masonic Funeral Services, recommended several changes. It was voted that the adopted funeral service be printed in a booklet and issued to each Subordinate Lodge. The adopted chapel service and the committal service were printed in the Grand Lodge Proceedings.
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In response to a request it was ruled entirely fitting and proper, after the opening of a Lodge, to ask members to join in the oath of allegiance to the flag. At the close of the year the Minnesota Masonic Home had 217 resident, 17 over 90 years of age, 127 between 80 and 90, 61 between 70 and 80 and only 11 under 70. There were 156 women, 61 men and 15 married couples in the Home. The infirmary is operating at a capacity load. Eight area conferences were held. The four topics for discussion were: Programs of Members, Responsibilities and Obligations of Lodge Officers, Projects of Blue Lodges, and Masonry and the Church. Registration at the eight conferences totaled 1,117 Masons. STAFFORD K I N G , Grand Master DAVID E . PALMER, Grand Secretary
MISSISSIPPIâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1960 ELI J. SMITH, Grand Master P. W . MATTHEWS, Acting Grand Secretary Lodges, 313 Members, 50,781 Gain, 19 The l43rd Annual Gjmmunication was held at Jackson February 14-15, 1961 with 292 Lodges represented. Our representative, ROBERT W . H I N T O N , JR., and 2 2 Past Grand Masters were present. Past Grand Master JAMES CLINTON PADEN died July 31, I960. Bro. Ross BARNETT, Governor of Mississippi, was presented by the Grand Ivlaster and he made an interesting talk. VICTOR L . WALTERS, SR. resigned as superintendent of the Masonic Home. The cornerstone of a new Masonic Temple was laid, one new Lodge was consecrated and three Masonic Lodge buildings were dedicated. One Lodge, chartered in 1875, surrendered its Charter. That Lodge's building was deeded to the Methodist church and money in the Lodge's treasury was distributed among widows of Masons. The Grand Master urged the Masters of all Lodges to carefully and seriously plan Lodge programs throughout the year in efforts to increase Lodge attendance by supplying individual and community interests in addition to the usual Ritualistic work. He suggested the appointment of numerous committees in each Lodge to help develop such programs. He concluded by saying, "So, I say to you Masters, plan your work carefully and carefully work your plan". The Grand Lodge furnishes an automobile for use of the Grand Master. One of the Grand Master's projects was to urge all Lodges to beautify and fix up their properties and to have them properly labeled as Masonic Lodges. He also suggested road signs to show Masonic travelers how to get to Masonic J-odges. At the beginning of his term the Grand Master appointed a Director of Publicity to "circulate to the press and radio in advance of the Grand Master's visit to Lodges . . . to what the local Lodge was doing and in general the story of Masonry". He recommended making the Director of Publicity a standing committee. The Worthy Grand Matron of the Mississippi Grand Chapter O.E.S. addressed The Grand Lodge "at refreshment". SID CURTIS, Grand Secretary, retired on November 23, I960 after 23 years of service. H e was voted a monthly pension of $200. The Grand Master suggested that Master Masons should identify themselves by having an appropriate Masonic tag on the front of their automobiles, and suggested a method of securing them through Lodge secretaries. CHARLES ELMER WALTER, J R . , Grand CECIL A. T H O R N , Grand Secretary
Master
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MISSOURI—1959-60 HAROLD O . GRAUEL, Grand Master
ELMER W . WAGNER, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 594 Members, 123,357 Loss, 759 The 139th Annual Communication was held at St. Louis September 27-28, I960 with 446 Lodges represented. J O H N H . MURRAY, Deputy Grand Master of Kansas, was among the distinguished guests present. In his address under the heading of "Condition of the Craft", the Grand Master made this statement of a condition he found when called by a Lodge to lay a cornerstone, "I noticed how soiled the aprons were and I remarked to the Worshipful Master that someone should have realized that we were attending to a public duty and had these aprons washed . . . Standing beside us was a young Master Mason and he said, 'Mary and I would have had these aprons spotless, had we been asked." There is too little planning." Cornerstone of two Lodge buildings, a church and a high school building were laid and five Masonic halls were dedicated. Quoting the Public School program of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, the Grand Master stated, "We, the Freemasons of Missouri, should lend every support possible to our free public school system on all levels of activity." The Grand Master reported his visit to the Kansas Grand Lodge Communication of 1960. The Grand Master urged the start of planning of the Missouri Sesquicentennial celebration in 1971. The Grand Lodge of Missouri contributed $1,500 to the Chilean Relief Fund In response to a letter the Grand Master ruled that he would not set a Lodge U . D . to work with a Spanish ritual, stating that it has been the policy of this Grand Lodge since the close of World W a r I to have all the work of the Ritual delivered in English. W i t h two Missouri Masons approaching 75 years of membership, the Grand Master recommended that a 75-year button and engraved certificate be designed for presentation to them. The Missouri Masonic Home had 345 members on June 30, I960, 252 women, 64 men, 13 boys and 16 girls. A total of $313,787.93 was added to the Home's Endowment fund during the year and it now totals $3,199,108.31. A resolution to shorten the Grand Lodge Line by eliminating the appointive offices of Junior Grand Marshal, Grand Sword Bearer and Grand Pursuivant from the progressive line of Grand Offices was appoved. The annual salary of the Grand Secretary was raised from $8,000 to $10,000. BRUCE H . H U N T , Grand Master ELMER W . W A G N E R , Grand Secretary
MONTANA—1960-61 JOSEPH R . H O P P E R , Grand Master
BYRON F . GAITHER, Grand Secretary
Lodges, l 4 l Members, 25,895 Loss, 143 The 97th Annual Communication was held at Butte June 26-27, 1961, with 119 Lodges represented and 13 Past Grand Masters present. Past Grand Master GEORGE GILBERT H O O L E (1952-53) died October 13, I960. Two new Lodges were constituted and a new Masonic Temple was dedicated. The Grand Master issued a dispensation to four Lodges to jointly hold an
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outdoor meeting at the approximate site of the first known meeting of Masons in Montana, on Mullan Pass, southwest of Helena. It was reported that a Kansas Lodge conferred a courtesy degree for a Montana Lodge, the Kansas Lodge not being identified. The Grand Master made a two months' tour of Canada, British Isles and Europe and in his address he made an interesting report of his meeting with Masonic leaders in the countries visited. H e also attended the Conference of the Inter-American Symbolic Masonic Confederation at Puerto Rico. T h e Deputy Grand Master acted as Grand Master during the Grand Master's absence. The "Montana Plan" of Masonic education was expanded during the year to include six Area meetings and they were described as successful. T h e Grand Lodge also holds twelve schools of instruction in the Masonic districts. . The Grand Lodge contributed $250 to the Chilean Relief Fund from the Grand Lodge Disaster Fund. The Grand Master presented the apron of MERIWETHER LEWIS of the historical Lewis and Clark Expedition, to be placed in the Montana Grand Lodge Library. Bro. LEWIS was the first known Mason to have visited what is now the State of Montana. H e was a member of Widows Son Lodge of Virginia. T h e apron was secured by the Grand Master from the late RAY DENSLOW, Past Grand Master of Missouri. The Public School committee reported that 68 Lodges participated in observance of Public School Week and that attendance at the meetings totaled 2,060 Masons and guests. Plans are well on the way for observance of the Montana Grand Lodge Centennial. T h e per capita has been increased 10 cents to provide funds for the event. A history of the Grand Lodge is being prepared. The Grand Lodge turned down a resolution to raise the per capita $1.00, 25 cents for blanket General Liability Insurance for all Lodges and 75 cents for the advancement of the Grand Lodge. The office of Grand Pursuivant was added to the list of appointive Grand Lodge officers. j . R. REINEMER, Grand Master BYRON F . GAITHER, Grand Secretary
NEW HAMPSHIREâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1960-61 PERCY H . B E N N E T T , Grand Master
HAROLD O . CADY, Grand
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Lodges, 82 Members, 17,306 Gain, 137 The 172nd Annual Communication was held at Manchester May 18, 1961 with all Lodges represented. Six Past Grand Masters and our representative, ROBERT C . LAING, in attendance.
The semi-annual Communication was held November 15, 1960. Due to illness the Grand Master was unable to attend and preside at the Annual Communication and his duties were performed by the Deputy Grand Master, RAYMOND C . D U N C A N .
Each of the three Degrees are exemplified at the semi-annual communication. Three Lodges celebrated Centennials and one Lodge observed its 150th Anniversary during the year. A New Hampshire Brother was presented a 75-year medal during the year. The Constitution was amended to permit Lodges to allow the Order of the Red Cross of Constantine and the Order of the York Cross of Honor to meet in their Lodge rooms. Other orders permitted to meet in the Lodge, rooms are the Eastern Star, White Shrine. Order of Amaranth, Rainbow Girls and DeMoIay.
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The N e w Hampshire constitution provides that no Candidate shall sign the By-laws of the Lodge until he shall have attained a stated proficiency in the Master Mason degree. A Charter was granted to a new Lodge at the Annual Communication. A Special Committee was appointed to start plans for the celebration of the 175th Anniversary of the Grand Lodge of N e w Hampshire. After six years • of work the Master Ritual Committee reported that it had rnmnlptpfl i>? work snd that correction: arc no-- bcir.g made on ihe plaics wliiLn "will make our Ritual as nearly perfect as is or ever will be possible". The Committee on Masonic Education announced the booklet, "101 Questions about Freemasonry" had been distributed and that the complete set of booklets given to candidates would be distributed soon. RAYMOND C D U N C A N , Grand Master HAROLD O . CADY, Grand Secretary
NEW JERSEY—1960-61 H A L W . EARL, Grand Master HARVEY C . WHILDEY, Grand Secretary Lodges, 290 Members, 107,033 Loss, 288 The 174th Annual Communication was held at Atlantic City April 19-20, 1961 with 288 Lodges represented and 16 Past Grand Masters and our Representative, JULIUS W . LODGEK present.
One new Lodge was constituted and the cornerstones of two new Lodge buildings were laid. A Charter was granted to a new Lodge at this Communication. Gold tokens were presented to 377 Fifty Year Masons. A resolution was proposed permitting a Lodge to exempt a member from paying Grand Lodge per capita if such member is in a registered nursing home, the Masonic Home or in a mental institution. In the discussion following it was brought out that if the resolution was adopted the Grand Lodge could not balance its budget and would have to draw on the reserve fund or increase the present per capita assessment of | 4 . The resolution was defeated. The Constitution and By-laws were amended to provide that in case of the death of the Grand Secretary, his disability or unauthorized absence, the Grand Master shall appoint an acting Grand Secretary. Previously the Deputy Grand Secretary took over the duties. The Grand Lodge has a Committee on Masonic Bureau which attempts to find employment for unemployed Masons and reported its difficulty in securing positions for "our older Brothers." T h e Committee reported it had received 1,057 applications during the year and had placed 589 who earned a total income of $48,553.94, or an average of $80.83 weekly. The By-laws were amended to allow the Grand Lodge to pay expenses of committee members only "while engaged in the performance of official duty." It was estimated this would save the Grand Lodge from $1,500 to $2i000 annually. The 175th Anniversary Committee announced the celebration woiild be the evening of December 16, 1961 at Trenton. , i • li Three N e w Jersey Lodge masters died during their,terms,of office-. The section of the Constitution and By-laws providing that no Master Mason could apply for or accept membership in any organization in which a prerequisite of membership is that he be a Master Mason until,.at. least one.year after he was raised, was repealed. H A L W . EARL, Grand Master HARVEY d'-WHlLDEY, Grand Secretary
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Lodges, 63 Members, 15,176 Gain, 146 The 84th Annual Communication was held at Albuquerque March 20-21, 1961 with 60 Lodges represented. Sixteen Past Grand Masters and our representative, H O W E L L GRIMES, were in attendance.
Past Grand Master RICHARD M . THORNE (1917.) died December 29, I960. H e was born at Bonner Springs, Kansas. A new Lodge was constituted and cornerstones of a new Lodge building, a new school building and a new hospital were laid. The Grand Master visited each Lodge in the Jurisdiction at least one time during his term of office. The Grand Master granted permission to a Lodge to allow a 90-year old Past Master to be married in the Lodge room. His actual decision was, "Yes! And to the bridegroom: "Happy Ambitions." The Grand Master's recommendation for the adoption of an Installation Ceremony for District Deputy Grand Masters and for District Deputy Lecturers was not approved. Proficiency certificates were issued to 208 Master Masons during the year. One Masonic District was made into two districts, making 15 Districts in all, and the Grand Lodge conducted a workshop in each District, the Grand Master attending each of them. The Grand Lecturer reported that, a few Lodges had little or no degree work and that in these cases he had "encouraged neighboring Lodges to take candidates to these Brethren and then assist with the degree work if necessary." The Grand Lodge circulates a booklet "Programs for Lodges" among the Lodges of the jurisdiction. An amendment to the Constitution was proposed providing for Lodge fepre^ sentatives at the Grand Communication to include the Lodge Secretary. It will be decided at the next Annual Communication. Lodge Masters and Wardens and Lodge Secretaries have breakfasts the morning of the second day and each group reports activities and recommendations to the Grand Lodge session. ,, j . The Grand Lodge maintains a Revolving Student Loan Fund and at p r e s e t has loans to 43 students. • The Committee on Masonic Education furnishes a booklet "Candidate Information" to all Lodges. The N e w Mexico Freemason is sent to all Master Masons. ViAY ]. LOFTON,
Grand Master
CHANDLER C . T H O M A S , Grand Secretary
NORTH CAROLINA—1960-61 HARVEY W A R D SMITH, Grand Master
CHARLES A. HARRIS, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 357 Members, 62,496 Gain, 365 The 174th Annual Communication was held at New Bern April 18-19, 1961 with 291 Lodges represented and 13 Past Grand Masters in attendance. Two new Lodges were chartered during the year and three others at the Grand Communication. . j n , ; : .: ..•,:•. Six new Masonic Temples were,dedicated and the cornerstones;oD four new Masonic Temples .were ;laid. . I; '::,::':;; ':;. .: ,r; .: .: ..
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The salary of the Grand Secretary was raised from $9,000 to $10,000. The Code Commission reported that work on Volume III of " A Digest of Masonic Law • in North Carolina" was progressing along with the consolidation of indexes of the three volumes. T h e Lodge Service Commission reported that it had authorized 11 Lodges to borrow money to build or improve their properties, the amounts ranging from $2,200 to $63,000. North C2rolir.- fee: range fro.-n $30 Ic j i c c and simual dues range fium $4 to $25. An affiliation fee is also provided for and it ranges from $1 to $35. The Grand Lodge voted to purchase suitable aprons and jewels with carrying cases for the District Deputy Grand Lecturers. The Code was amended to authorize the loan and use of one copy of the •'Official Standard of the Work" to any Master Mason in good standing. All petitions for the degrees in North Carolina must be certified by the Grand Secretary before they can be balloted upon. ; N o candidate in North Carolina can be allowed more than 18 months in which to present himself for initiation without the necessity of filing a new petition for the degrees, except he be in the armed forces of the United States in time of war. The Grand Master's recommendation that the Code be amended so that jurisdiction lines b e frozen as the jurisdiction lines of 1954, regardless of the expansion of the various city limits, to protect "our small Lodges from encroachment" was carried over for referral to the incoming Grand Master. ' One North Carolina Lodge celebrated its 150th anniversary, two others their 75th and six their 50th during the year. Preliminary preparations for observance of the Grand Lodge's 175th anniversary in 1962 were started. The Junior Grand Warden announced his resignation from the Grand Lodge line on account of illness. J A M E S W O O D R O W BREWER, Grand
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CHARLES A. HARRIS, Grand Secretary
NORTH DAKOTA—1960-61 CJORDON L . P A X M A N , Grand Master
JOSEPH A. JAMESON, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 119 : Members, 13,789 Loss, 146 The 72nd Annual Communication was held at Fargo June 19-21, 1961 with 106'Lodges represented, 13 Past Grand Masters and our representative, WALTER H . MuRFiN, in attendance. A new system of balloting on Grand Lodge Officers was introduced this year with each delegate entitled to vote being given his ballot at the time of registration, whereupon h e could fill it out and drop it into the ballot box nearby at any time until 11 a.m. of t h e second day when the ballot box would be closed and the counting of ballots started. T h e District Deputy Grand Masters and District Deputy Grand Lecturers held a joint breakfast, which was in charge of the Deputy Grand Master, and plans were discussed for the new year at the meeting following. The Committee on Masonic Education has completed the issuance of the four candidate booklets, "On the Threshold", "The Entered Apprentice", "The Fellow Craft" and " T h e Master Mason". The Pamphlets on "101 Ideas for Masonic Meetings" were also printed and distributed. The Grand Master's recommendation that "it take two. black balls to reject a petition, to do away with pettiness" was regarded by the Committee on Masonic
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Jurisprudence as "such an innovation in Masonic Customs and Procedures, so drastic that it should not be taken without long and prayerful consideration", and recommended further consideration be indefinitely postponed. It was. The Grand Master also recommended that "whenever possible the Lodges or Districts hold at least one Divine Service where members of the Lodges parade to church in a body . . . let's put our best foot forward." The Grand Master urged Lodges and Masons to suport the Order of DeMolay*. Lodges are urged to inform the Grand Secretary • about Lodge activities so that they may be included in the Grand Lodge Bulletin. The Grand Lodge contributes $100 annually to the Fargo School of Religious Education. A $600 appropriation is also made for the "Know Your State" contest at the University of North Dakota. The Sub-Committee on Masonic Education recommended the formation of a Masonic Secretaries Assn., a Past Masters Assn., and that the Grand Lodge set up six Area Conferences on Masonic Education for discussion of Masonic topics. J. MARLIN KYLE, Grand Master
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OHIO—1960 CHAS. K . C U N N I N G H A M , . Grand Master
ANDREW J. W H I T E , J R . , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 670 Members, 282,397 Loss, 396 The 151st Armual Communication was held at Columbus October 14-15, 1960 with 664 Lodges represented. Fifteen Past Grand Masters and our representative, JAMES J. HARBAGE, were present.
The loss in membership was the first in 20 years, since 1940. T h e total gain in those 20 years was 110,391, an average of 5,569 annually. Four new Lodges were chartered at the beginning of the year and two others are working under dispensations. Two Brothers were awarded 70-year emblems and 911 received 50-year emblems. Eleven Lodge dedications were performed, eight Lodges were re-consecrated and the cornerstones of two Masonic Temples, a school building and a new church were laid. The Grand Master urged caution in the practice of a numbeif of Lodges of awarding Honorary Past Masterships. The Grand Master granted dispensations to several Lodges giving them permission to hold outdoor meetings. In each case the District Deputy Grand Master was required to "visit the site and thoroughly satisfy himself as to suitability and security." • Ohio has only 25 Masonic districts. A special committee appointed to recommend a re-districting plan asked for further time to study the matter. Another special committee appointed to make a study of Lodge size limitation also asked for more time to complete its report. Following an incident which resulted in "considerable embarrassment to the Fraternity" at a public Lodge installation, the Grand Lodge, acted to forbid further public installations. In response to requests to repeal that law and to again permit public installations, a special committee was appointed to make a study and to report its findings. The Grand Lodge acted to propose legislation to permit both dual and plural memberships. The By-laws were amended providing for a Standing Committee on Public Relations to consist of five members, one of which shall b e the Grand Secretary. The committee's duties are to disseminate and" publish activities of the Grand
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Lodge and-Subordinate Lodges and "noteworthy achievements of members of the Masonic Fraternity, all with due regard for:.Masonic principles, laws, customs and usages." A ritual for formal installation of District Deputy Grand Masters was .adopted. The Trial Code was reworded and rearranged. Masonic trials in Ohio are conducted by the Lodge making the charges. CHAS. H . STRAYER. Grand Master A N D R E W J. W H I T E , J R . , Grand Secretary
OKLAHOMAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1960 ERNEST C . MORRJS, Grand Master
J. FRED LATHAM, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 383 Members, 88,179 Loss, 704 The 53rd Annual Communication was held at Tulsa February 14-16, 1961 with 262 Lodges represented, 18 Past Grand Masters and HAROLD P. COOK, our representative, present. Past Grand Masters BRUCE N E W T O N and EARLE R . BROWN of Kansas were among the distinguished guests attending. Past Grand Master GILBERT BEEBE BRISTOW (1926) died September 27-, 1960. j Nine cornerstones were laid, four for Masonic Temples, two for school buildings, one for a church, one for a courthouse and one for a building at the State Penitentiary. The Grand Master suggested the need of a public relations department to "acquaint the public with the principles of the Fraternity as well as of its accomplishments for the general welfare of our people . . . to bring information on such outstanding events as cornerstone layings and presentation of educational awards". T h e Grand Lodge sponsored live area meetings, particularly organized to help Worshipful Masters, Wardens, Secretaries and Treasurers. The Grand Master recommended the appointment of a committee charged with the formulating of a plan for as "workable and equitable" a retirement program for employees, the committee to report at the 1962 Annual Communication. A resolution was introduced relaxing the law on physical qualifications of candidates, but it was disapproved. Another resolution providing that each Constituent Lodge be empowered to be the judge of physical fitness where the physical impairment occured while the applicant was serving in the Armed Forces of the United States, was also disapproved. A resolution was adopted providing that all Masonic Building Associations must file financial statements and other information for approval of the Grand Lodge Trustees before any action can be effective, and that every Masonic building association hereafter shall file financial statements each Masonic year. The Public Schools program was participated in by 155 Lodges with 310 schools represented and 183 teachers, 292 girls and 292 boys receiving awards. The Grand Lecturer reported 49 District Schools were held, aggregating 160 days of instruction, 21 Lodge schools aggregating 67 days of instruction and eight night schools aggregating 33 nights of instruction. The Re-Codifying Committee has completed its work and it is ready for publication. JESSE E . COLE, Grand Master J. FRED LATHAM, Grand Secretary
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OREGON—1960-61 JULIUS M . SWANSON, Grand Master
HARRY D . PROUDFOOT, Grand
Secretary
Lodges, 192 Members, 44,172 Loss, 206 The 111th Annual Communication was held at Portland June 14-16, 1961 with 185 Lodges represented. Our representative, RICHARD V. CARLESON, and 16 Past Grand Masters were present. The Grand Lodge dedicated a new Masonic Temple during the year. The Grand Master issued three waivers of physical qualification, two candidates having leg amputations and the other a leg injury received while serving in the Armed Forces. Awards of 132 fifty-year emblems were made during the year, making a total of 1,704 such awards since inception of the program. The Grand Lodge expenditure for charity, including operation of the Masonic Home, amounted to $5.25 per capita, and increase of 79 cents over the previous year. The dispensation of the Oregon Military Lodge at Frankfort, Germany, was renewed. It has a membership of 275. The Lodge conferred 52 degrees the past year of which 22 were Master Mason degrees. A report showed this Lodge's contributions to charity are above the average. The Grand Lodge maintains an Educational Fund for the benefit of orphan children of Masons. It is used to provide grants to children of deceased or stricken Masons, and the grants are available for students of the elementary or secondary grades. The Educational Fund has a balance of over a half million dollars. Cases of 24 children were approved the past year, bringing the total now receiving assistance to 4 3 . The Blood Bank committee reported 154 pints of blood had been donated the past year and that 108 pints had been disbursed. The Masonic Home Endowment Committee has adopted the slogan, "Remember the Home in your Estate Planning" and urges all Lodges to use the slogan on its stationery, bulletins and Lodge notices. The Home Endowment Fund totals $1,606,123.35, a gain of over $221,000 during the past Masonic year. The per capita was raised from $3.50 to $4.50, the additional dollar being for the Home Operating and Maintenance Fund. A per capita assessment of 25 cents for four years for the Endowment Fund of the George Washington Memorial was also approved. The resolution which would have raised mileage of delegates to the Grand Lodge Communication from five cents to ten cents per mile and a per diem of $6 for two days, was rejected. An amendment requiring eight-week waiting period instead of four weeks for balloting on a petition was rejected. Another amendment was defeated which would have permitted a petitioner, under certain restrictions, to petition a Lodge other than the Lodge under whose jurisdiction he resided. HOWARD C . BELTON, Grand Master HARRY D . PROUDFOOT, Grand Secretary
PENNSYLVANIA—1960 MAX F . BALCOM, Grand Master ASHBY B . PAUL, Grand Secretary Lodges, 594 Members, 257,729 Gain, 466 The Annual Communication was held at Philadelphia December 27, I960 with 81 Lodges represented. Four quarterly Communications were held: March 2 with 234 Lodges represented; June 1 with 178 Lodges represented: September 7 with 163 Lodges represented; and Decembr 7 with 435 Lodges represented.
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A resolution was adopted to erect added dining room facilities to the Masonic Home at Elizabethtown at a cost not to exceed $75,000. The sum of $24,170.52, received from an estate, will be used to erect a new cottage at the Masonic Home, the additional money needed to be taken from the Reserve Fund. Limitation of assistance to a student from the Higher Education Fund was raised from $500 to $1,000 per annum to help the student meet increased cost of higher education. T h e previous limitation was set in 1929. The Grand Lodge sent ?2,500 tor relief of Chilean earthquake victims. The Grand Lodge received $339,996'.13 from bequests and gifts during the year. At the beginning of the year the Grand Master presented an eight-point program, the first of which was efforts to increase attendance at Lodge meetings. He reported that t h e efforts were rewarded and that reports show attendance at Lodge Stated meetings during the year had increased by six per cent. Sixty Pennsylvania Lodges have made improvements in the physical condition of their Lodge rooms during the year. Twelve new chapters of DeMolay were formed by Lodges and others are reported to be planning sponsorships of other chapters. At the end of the year t h e Masonic Home had a population of 663 guests, 621 ^being adults with an average age of 81 years, 4 months. There were 33 couples, 150 Masons, 405 women, 32 boys and 10 girls in the Home. The Grand Master rendered a decision permitting Lodges to sponsor dinners or entertainments, not held in Lodge Rooms, to which Ladies and families of Masons may be invited. Lodge funds not to be used to cover any expenditures in connection and providing that prior approval rriUst be secured from the District Deputy Grand Master. The Grand Lodge operates a Masonic Employment Bureau. In his address, the Grand Master urged all Lodges to complete their obligations to the George Washington Masonic National Memorial of $10 per Lodge and $1 per member. M A X F . BALCOM, Grand Master AsHBY B. P A U L , G R A N D SECRETARY
RHODE ISLAND—1959-60 H A I L E S L . PALMER, Grand Master
HERBERT A. CROWELL, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 44 Members, 19,000 Loss, 171 The I69th Armual Communication was held at Providence May 16, I960 with 43 Lodges represented, 12 Past Grand Masters and our representative, G. HARVEY FAULKNER , present;.. • . ' . ' , - • A semi-annual communication was held on.November 16, 1959. • T h e Constitution was amended to provide for a new standing- committee entitled "Financial Advice to Subordinate Lodges", and another to provide for the office of Deputy Grand Secretary. ALFRED C H A S E . H A L L , Deputy Grand Master, died January 19, I960. The Grand Master commented, "Masonry and its associated bodies have not been receiving their proper share of publicity in the newspapers" and he recommended that the new Grand Master appoint a Brother who will be responsible for sending to the newspapers, at least one week in advance, the date, time, place and nature of all Masonic functions for the coming week. :> The Grand Master urged that Masons take more interest in the DeMolays. He stated h e is the first DeMolay to be Grand Master of Rhode Island and added, "my-line officers are.all former DeMolay boys." H e said, " W e are looking
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forward to a year when this Grand Lodge will work further with our young people—our DeMolay and our Rainbow." The per capita was raised from $1.25 to $2.00. In support of the increase, the Grand Master said, "Brethren, let me make this observation. T h e man who smokes a package of cigarettes a day at 30 cents per pack spends $109.50 year. Most of us smoke. How much does Masonry cost you per year? Are cigarettes worth more to you than Masonry?" The Grand Master authorized the request of a District Deputy Grand Mastet to put on a Table Lodge. All Rhode Island Lodges carry notices of DeMolay meetings. The Grand Master said, "Our biggest stumbling block is that one must ASK to become a Mason. This is not generally known by the public. I feel that we owe it to ourselves and to Masonry to get this information to the public." He also urged Masons and Masonry to increase their support of the Church. The Grand Master recommended that Lodges which have shown a net operating loss for a three-year period be required to increase their dues, or, as an alternative, a minimum dues be adopted for all Lodges. IRVING LESTER TUCKER, Grand
Master
ARTHUR R . COLE, Grand Secretary.
SOUTH CAROLINA—1960-61 H U G H N . LAYNE, Grand Master
H E N R Y F . COLLINS, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 301 Members, 58,078 Gain, 758 The 224th Annual Communication was held at Spartanburg April 27-28, 1961 with 279 Lodges represented. Our representative, S. RAY DAWKINS, and seven Past Grand Masters were in attendance. Charters were granted to two new Lodges. One new Lodge was consecrated, dedicated and constituted. Ten new Masonic Temples were dedicated, the cornerstones of seven new Masonic Temples were laid and the cornerstone of an Episcopal Parish House was re-layed. Seven South Carolina Lodges observed Centennials during the year. The Grand Master wrote personal letters to the 584 newly raised Master Masons in the Jurisdiction. Subscriptions to "Masonic Light", official Grand Lodge publication, increased 15 per cent. Yearly subscription rate is 50(< and $5 for life. South Carolina Lodge dues range from $3 to $25, the average being $7.73The past year 1,182 ministers and 1,611 40-year members were exempted from paying Lodge and Grand Lodge dues. A resolution giving recognition and encouragement to the Order of Rainbow for Girls was presented and held over for report at the next annual Communication. A committee is working on "a more appropriate and fitting ceremony for the laying of cornerstones." A study was made of the construction of a Grand Lodge building in the Columbia area. T h e ainount in the Building Fund totals $309,415.34 with $43,886.90 additional in the Library and Museum Fund. The Committee's recommendation that a building site be purchased and that architects be employed to prepare plans were approved. The Grand Lodge rejected a resolution which would have set up a medical scholarship at the Medical College of South Carolina, the recipient to be a citizen "of the State who would agree to practice medicine in a small town or rural comrnunity. . - . : '. • . H U G H N . LAYNE, Grand Master
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SOUTH DAKOTA—1960-61 J O H N S . R O W E , Grand Master
ELVIN F . STRAIN, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 168. Members, 20,098 Loss, 222 The 87th Annual Communication was held at Lead June 13-14, • 1961 with 111 Lodges represented and with our representative, W M . E . MITCHELL, and 15 Past Grand Masters in attendance. The Grand Lodge dedicated a new Masonic Temple during the year. Eighty-j'ivc 50, 60 and 70-year awards were presented in the year. The Grand Master especially urged all Worshipful Masters to have their Lodges devote, time in the study of the Constitution and By-Laws. H e stated that a lack of such study had resulted in many violations of the Laws and illustrated by telling of one Lodge Secretary who had requested a special dispensation to confer the Third degree on three Brothers 13 days after being passed to the degree of a Fellowcraft so "that these members can join the Consistory class". In spite of the fact the dispensation was denied, the Lodge went ahead anyway and conferred the Third Degree on the three candidates. Both the Master and Secretary of the offending Lodge were removed from office. The Masonic Messenger, Grand Lodge quarterly publication, is mailed to members of the Grand Lodge family and to the master, wardens and secretary of each Lodge. The Grand Lodge owns a tape recorder and has tapes available to Lodges for Lodge programs. The Senior Wardens Manual is ready for printing and when completed will be sent to all Lodge Senior Wardens. The Grand Master presented a check for $3,500 to the Masonic Service Association. The amount was received through contributions. Action was deferred on the "Pennsylvania Plan", $10 from each Lodge and $1 from each member for the George Washington National Memorial Fund. T h e office of Grand Treasurer was eliminated by an amendment which prescribed that his duties shall be "exercised and performed by the Grand Secretary". A resolution was adopted congratulating Grand Secretary ELVIN F . ' STRAIN for the honor of having been elected president of the Grand Secretaries Association of North America. Grand Secretary Strain completed his 20th year as Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of South Dakota at this Annual Communication. GEORGE F . WESTOVER, Grand Master ELVIN F . STRAIN, Grand Secretary
TENNESSEE—1960-61 W I L E Y ODELL M A Y , Grand Master
T H O M A S EARL DOSS, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 387 Members, 89,951 Gain, 948 T h e l47th Annual Communication was held at Nashville March 22-23, 1961 with 382 Lodges represented, 16 Past Grand Masters and our Representative, W M . R. PATTON, J R . present.
A new Lodge building was dedicated and the cornerstone of a new Lodge building and that of a new church building were laid. Annual dues of Tennessee Lodges range from $3 to $25, averaging $6.63 which is an increase of 23 cents over last year, and fees for the degrees range from $35 to $100, averaging $ 4 9 9 2 , an increase of 31 cents over last year. A windstorm demolished the hall of a;small Lodge, chartered in 1849 and having a membership of 29. The Grand Lodge appropriated $2,000 toward the rebuilding of the Lodge. T h e Code was amended eliminating the: necessity of regularly notifying all
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members if a Lodge in a trial for non-payment of dues or for failure to obey a summons. The Grand Lodge approved a recommendation that the Grand Master be supplied a suitable office for his use and for the reception of distinguished guests, and the sum of $7,500 was appropriated for the construction and furnishings. The Grand Lodge appropriated $2,000 for promotion of the work of DeMolay and $2,000 for "furtherance of the worthy cause" of the order of Rainbow for Girls. A blanket 10 per cent increase in salary was authorized for all salaried employees of the Grand Lodge and the Grand Secretary's salary was fixed at $8,800. Tennessee veteran Lodge secretary has served for 40 years and 18 other Lodge secretaries have served for 25 years or more. A proposed amendment to make the Educational Committee a standing committee of the Grand Lodge will be referred to the next Annual Communication for decision. A resolution submitted by the Past Masters providing for reducing the per capita from $2.25 to $2 was not approved. A charter was granted to a new Lodge in South Knoxville. The Grand Lodge pays $14 per diem for attendance at the Grand Lodge Communication and 15 cents per mile, one way. Appropriations for travel and incidental expenses of the Grand Lodge officers are: Grand Master, $3,000; Deputy Grand Master, $400; Senior and Junior Grand Wardens, $300 each; Grand Qiaplain $150; and Grand Secretary $1,800. The Grand Lodge of Tennessee has established county-wide jurisdiction. LEWIS AUBREY HAGAN, Grand T H O M A S EARL DOSS, Grand
Master
Secretary
TEXASâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1960 J O H N T . BEAN, Grand Master
HARVEY C . BYRD, Grand
Secretary
Lodges, 960 Members, 244,078 Gain, 1,402 The 125th Annual Communication was held at Waco December 7-8, I960 with 557 Lodges represented, our Representative W . B. JACK BALL and 22 Past Grand Masters in attendance. Cornerstones of a new Masonic Temple, a new York Rite Temple and of five new School Buildings were laid. Six new Lodges were constituted and seven new Masonic Temples were dedicated. Also the new Chapel Building of the Masonic Home and School was dedicated. At the opening ceremony the six flags that have flown over Texas are presented, France, Spain, Mexico, Lone Star of Republic of Texas, United States and Flag of the Confederacy. There were three Lodge consolidations during the year and one Lodge gave up its charter. Three Lodges were granted charters at the Grand Communication. A telegram was read from RAY W . KINZIE, Grand Master of Kansas, stating he was unable to be present because of illness in his family. The Grand Master approved applications of 12 Lodges to incur indebtedness to build or improve their properties. Fifteen other Lodges were authorized to sell property. The Grand Master granted 328 dispensations to permit reception of petitions of candidates having "physical maim or defect" and turned down 45 others. The Grand Master issued a blanket dispensation to all Lodges permitting them
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to hold open meetings either in their own Lodge Rooms or at any other convenient place within their individual territorial jurisdiction for certan specified purposes, including installation of officers. Lodge anniversaries, memorial services, presentation of awards and for honoring Lodge officers, past officers, wives, widows, mothers and families of members. Seven Texas Lodges celebrated centennials during the year. The Grand Master reported the attendance of Grand Secretary HARVEY G . BYRD as his personal representative to the Communication of the Grand Lodge ot Kansas. This was the tenth year the Lodges of Texas have participated with the State Administration and its State Board of Education and State Department of Education in the observance of Public Schools Week. The Grand Master ruled that it was not permissable for a Lodge to permit construction work in or on a Lodge building on Sundays. A list of necessary paraphernalia for Lodges in Texas, including those required for conferral of the three degrees and for conducting Masonic funerals, was adopted along with the official Lodge room lay-out for Constituent Lodges. A resolution requesting authorization of the establishment of a Lodge wherein business and work would be carried out in the Spanish language, was not approved. W I L L I A M G . PROCTOR, Grand Master HARVEY C . BYRD, Grand Secretary
UTAHâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1960 J. PARKER COOMBS, Grand Piaster'
CLARENCE M . GOSHELL, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 30 Members, 6,830 Loss, 4 The 89th Annual Communication was held at Salt Lake City January 23-24, 1961 with all Lodges represented and 17 Past Grand Masters and our representative, ERIC A. BJORKLUND, present.
Past Grand Master NORMAN RODNEY VOTE (1933) died August 29, 1960 and Past Grand Master J O H N STARK (1950) died Novernber 16, I960. A new Lodge working under dispensation was granted a charter at the Grand Communication, it becoming Salt Lake City's seventh Masonic Lodge. One new Lodge Temple has been completed and another approved for construction. The Grand Secretary's report showed that Utah Lodges conferred 20 less degrees than the previous year, yet four more Master Masons were raised. The report also showed the average age of new Masons was considerably less than previous years, indicating more young men are becoming interested in Masonry. The Utah Grand Lodge is proud of its record of having all Lodges represented at the Annual Communicatioti, Half of the Lodges had their Masters and both Senior and Junior Wardens in attendance. One or more Deputy Grand Lecturers are named in each Lodge. The Grand Lecturer reported "that the matter of roughness and comedy in the second section of the Master Mason Degree has been generally corrected. The Committee on Returns of Lodges stated that "all but two Lodges report the required reading, of the Abstract of the Proceedings of Grand Lodge". The Grand Master visited all Lodges either individually or in joint meetings during the year. ! ; . : . The Committee on Ritual has completed its work of revising the ceremonies of Installation of Graiid â&#x20AC;˘ Lodge Officers, Ceremonies of Consecrating and Constitution of a new Lodge, arid for Dedication of Masonic Halls and Laying of Cornerstones. These will be printed'in one book to be distributed to the Lodges.
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Utah regulations relative to Lodges provide that no Master-elect can be installed into office without a certificate of qualification from the Grand Lecturer indicating that he is proficient in the Utah Standard Work and Lectures and is familiar with the Grand Lodge Regulations and the Trial Code. An amendment which would have given two or more Lodges located in the same county concurrent territorial jurisdiction was tabled, to be considered at the next Grand Communication. ROBERT LEE MARIMON, Grand Master CLARENCE M . GROSHELL, Grand Secretary
VERMONTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1960-61 N . D E A N ROWE, Grand Master
AARON H . G R O U T , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 103 Members, 17,954 Loss, 191 The I68th Annual Communication was held at Burlington June 14-15, 1961 with 96 Lodges represented and nine Past Grand Masters in attendance. Past Grand Master CHARLES BAYLAY ADAMS (1932-33) died February 6, 1961 and Past Grand Master CHRISTIE BURNHAM CROWELL (1924-25) died November 1, I960. A new Lodge hall was dedicated at a special Grand communication. A Kansas Lodge conferred all three degrees on a candidate as a courtesy for a Vermont Lodge but the Kansas Lodge was not identified. At the Communication the Canadian flag is presented after the United States flag and both are placed west of the altar. The Grand Master stated "Surveys made and reported to me seem to say that District Meetings might meet with more favor if we had a minimum of degree work and more opportunity for fellowship". He urged "More care in the selection of District Deputy Grand Masters. This is in no way a criticism of Past D.D.G.M.'s, rather pointing out the fact it is a wonder how well we have done. Many times the Deputy has been chosen by a handful of Brothers attending Grand Lodge with no considered judgments or system of selection." The Grand Master urged efforts to develop at least one DeMolay Chapter in every Masonic District. There are eleven DeMolay Chapters in Vermont. The new Vermont Code states "An alien is eligible for the Degrees of Masonry if he has resided in the State for six months, and is otherwise qualified. A person of rtiongolian blood may be admitted if otherwise eligible. A petitioner should not be rejected solely by reason of color or nationality." The Grand Master urged a careful study of the need of a Masonic Blood Bank. The Grand Master said it caused him a great deal of concern about the condition of the physical Lodge as it is seen from the street. H e stated, "So many of our Lodge Halls are not painted, are not well kept up, the lawns are not mowed, there is very little landscaping done about them, and all in all it is not a good advertisement for the Fraternity". He advocated a painting and cleaning-up "bee". Lodges late with their returns to the Grand Secretary are fined the amount paid by the Grand Lodge to delegates from the offending Lodge for attendance at the Grand Lodge communication. The oldest Vermont Lodge secretary in point of service is 36 years. Twelve others have served 21 or more years. A resolution which would have given the Grand Deacons the title of "Right Worshipful" was defeated. N . D E A N ROWE, Grand Master . AARON H . G R O U T , Grand Secretary
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VIRGINIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1960 CHARLES M . F L I N T O F F , Grand Master
ARCHER BAILEY GAV, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 338 Members, 69,631 Gain, 516 The 183rd Annual Communication was held at Richmond February 14-16, 1961 with 15 Past Grand Masters and our representative, J O H N P. STOKES, present. Past Grand Master RUDOLPH REYNOLDS COOKE (1951) died February 17, i960 and Past Grand Iviaster EARNEST LEE CUNNINGHAM (1917-I8) died October 2, 1960. A Charter was granted to a new Lodge and the cornerstone of a new church building was laid during the year. The Grand Secretary reported on a study of the ages of Virginia Masons, which showed 2 2 . 6 % between the ages of 21 and 29 years, 41.1% were 30 to 39; 26.5% were 40 to 49, 7.9% were 50 to 59 and 1.9% were 60 or older. The oldest Virginia Lodge secretary in point of service has served 44 years and 18 other secretaries have served 21 years or more. Lodge fees range from $40 to $100 and dues from $6 to $60. During the year the Grand Lecturer gave ritualistic instruction to the officers and members of 176 Lodges. The Committee on Masonic Education printed and distributed the first issue of the Officers' Manual, 2,000 copies which was expected to last three years, but it was so well accepted that a-new edition must be printed soon. A farm is owned and operated in connection with the Masonic Home. The funeral service was changed, eliminating the requirement of each Brother attending dropping a Sprig of Evergreen into the grave. A resolution presented would provide for inviting "each Brother raised to the degree of Master Mason" to contribute the sum of $15 voluntarily to the Endowment Fund of the Masonic Home. T h e resolution was not accepted. An amendment permits awarding a Virginia 50-year emblem to a Mason who has been a Virginia Mason for at least the last five years of his 50-year membership. The Virginia per capita is $3.50 and in addition a fee of $25 is paid to Grand Lodge for each new Master Mason raised. The Committee of Past Grand Masters gave a review and comments of the Grand Master's address at the Grand Lodge session. The new Grand Master outlined his objectives for 1961 following his installation. After his talk he was given numerous gifts from Lodges and groups of Lodges. One of the gifts was a new station wagon from the brethren of his home District. Total registration for the Grand Communication was 1,627. EDMUND C . GLOVER, JR., Grand Master
ARTHUR B . GAY, Grand Secretary
WASHINGTONâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1960-61 ALFRED J. RING, Grand Master
DANIEL T . SIMMONS, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 283 Members, 68,845 Loss, 147 The 104th Annual Communication was held at Spokane June 20-21, 1961 with 276 Lodges represented and 18 Past Grand Masters present. Past Grand Master W A R R E N GALE MATTHEWS (1938-39) died December 7, 1960 and Past Grand Master LEMUEL WARD SIMS (1952-53) died February 23, 1961. The State of Alaska is in the Washington Grand Jurisdiction and the Grand Lodge granted a charter to a new Lodge at Anchorage, Alaska at the Communication. . . . .
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The Grand Lodge laid nine cornerstones during' the year, five Masonic Temples, a Scottish Rite Temple and three public school buildings. One Masonic Temple also was dedicated. The Grand Master visited the Lodges of Alaska during the month of August and while at -Anchorage he laid the cornerstones of the new Masonic Temple there. The Masonic Home endowment fund totals nearly three million dollars. The Grand Secretary, absent from his office for several weeks, was able to appear at Grand Lodge the afternoon of the first day. Acting Grand Secretary LESTER E . H I T T acted prior to that and gave the Grand Secretary's report. A resolution was offered which would have permitted declarations of candidacy for any Grand Lodge office: The Jurisprudence Committee, to which the resolution was referred, stated, among other things, "that it violates the tradition of Freemasonry—that the office seeks the man, the man does not seek the office", and recommended the rejection of the resolution. It was rejected. The fifth printing of the Washington Masonic Code, 1930, was authorized and 2,500 copies will be printed. The Public School Education Committee published a handbook, "How to Do It Handbook for Public Schools Committees" and distributed it to all Lodges. The Handbook was a guide to public schools activities throughout the year and it seems to have gotten good results as half of the Washington Lodges had active public school committees. The appointment of a special committee was authorized, the committee empowered to investigate DeMolay programs in other Jurisdictions and to report its findings. No action was taken on a suggestion that the Grand Lodge should recognize DeMolay as an integral part of the Masonic institution. A resolution which would have liberalized the Code's regulation of petitioners engaged in the liquor business was rejected. ELMER C . H U N T L E Y , Grand Master DANIEL T . SIMMONS, Grand Secretary
WEST VIRGINIA—1959-60 CARL E . BERG, Grand Master
JULIAN B . HOLLINGSWORTH, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 164 Members, 48,529 Gain, 275 The 96th Annual Communication was held at Charleston October 12-13, 1960. Fourteen Past Grand Masters were present. Past Grand Master DANIEL C . BAGEANT (1949) died August 21, I960. A new Lodge was chartered and constituted. The cornerstones of two new Lodge buildings were laid during the year. The Grand Master told of the good the Order of DeMolay was doing for youth and then added, "it seems to me we might do well to consider changing our laws and permit Lodges to sponsor Chapters of DeMolay". The Educational Loan Fund was changed into a Scholarship Fund and this year for the first time two $800 scholarships were given, one to a young man and the other to a young woman. The Grand Master recommended that a committee be appointed to start plans for celebration of the Grand Lodge's Centennial. A resolution adopted provided for a 10-man committee, the five elective Grand Lodge Officers and five Brethren to be appointed by the Grand Master. ' The Grand Lodge has been studying ways and means of building a permanent Grand Lodge building. The Grand Master urged continuing the study by the appointment of a committee of five to investigate the matter thoroughly and' be prepared to submit a report, giving facts, details, costs, financing plans, etc. at the
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next Annual Communication "so the Grand Lodge may then determine if they desire to build such a permanent headquarters". The Grand Lecturer held several regional, local and individual schools and reported that all but two Lodges participated in them. The Masonic Home had an average of 54 residents for the year and the cost of operation was $97,967.26. The Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence ruled "It is not contrary to the -J^-IZ.I-I _ „ " ' _
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WISCONSIN—1960-61 EDWARD W . STEGNER, Grand Master
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Lodges, 304 Members, 63,033 Loss, 658 The 117th Annual Communication was held at Milwaukee June 13, 1961 with 293 Lodges represented. Our representative, CHARLES W . HEIDEMANN, and 13 Past Grand Masters were in attendance. Wisconsin per capita is $4.30, the Grand Lodge collects $7.50 from each initiation and $1 for each raised member, the latter going to the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Endowment Fund. A resolution was adopted which permits a Lodge to sponsor, co-sponsor, and assist financially a chapter or chapters of DeMolay. The Code was revised by enacting a regulation which provides " A Lodge is forbidden to use its Lodge rooms or other parts of the Temple, or permit anyone else to use them, for public political meetings." A Committee was voted to study the "Table of Votes" and the situations involved and report at the next Annual Communication. The matter grew out of the fact that "the fractional majority vote seems unfair when a Brother who has been in good standing all his life needs a larger per cent favorable vote when he tries to affiliate with a dimit (four-fifths) than does a Brother who was guilty of a Masonic offense resulting in his being suspended (two-thirds), and then a candidate who has allowed himself to be in default (three-fourths). A Resolution to permit Masonic burial of Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts was turned down. Wisconsin Law provides that the Master and two Wardens shall be the Lodge Finance Committee and the committee's duties in addition to examining and approving expenditures is to annually present a budget to the Lodge for its consideration. A proposed Resolution requiring the Grand Secretary to give 90 days' notice of unfinished business and proposed legislation instead of the present two months was defeated. The Grand Lodge voted to set aside the sum of $10,000 from its Charity. Fund to be distributed for the benefit of Cuban Masons in exile in Florida, starting with an immediate payment of $1,000 to be administered through the Masonic Service Association. A fine registered Holstein bull was given to the Masonic Home herd by a Milwaukee bank. The new Grand Master received a congratulatorj' telegram from the Knights of Columbus. CLAIR H . LITTLE, Grand Master P A U L W . GROSSENBACK, Grand Secretary
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WYOMING—1960-61 •R. C. WiTHERSPOON,' Grand Master MARCUS R , NICHOLS, Grand Secretary Lodges, 54 Members, 13,083 Gain, 101 The 87th Annual Communication ,was held at Jackson August 28-29,; 1961 with 52 Lodges represented and 10 Past Grand Masters in attendance. The cornerstone of a new elementary school building was laid,.a. new Lodge was constituted and another new Lodge, working under dispensation, was granted a Charter at this Grand Communication. • •• The Grand Master issued a proclamation to all Lodges designating their Communication nearest November 4, I960, as the proper meeting to' observe George Washington's Masonic birthday. The Grand Lodge gave $500 for the Cuban Relief Fund. The.Grand Master approved plans for three Lodge building projects. July 4, 1962 will be the 100th anniversary of the first Masonic meeting in Wyoming, on Independence Rock. The Grand Master urged "an all out effort by this Grand Lodge to have a program and celebration of this event". The Grand Lodge adopted a temporary retirement formula for any officer or employee of the Grand Lodge, to serve until an amendment can be drawn and adopted at the next Annual Communication. The plan provides an officer or employee, after 10 years of full-time employment, shall be eligible to retire at 65 and must at the age of 70. Retirement pay shall be two per cent of the average salary for the preceding five years, paid monthly. An appropriation of 10 cents per Master Mason per year was adopted to build up a Retirement Fund. The Active Representative for DeMolay for Wyoming stated that DeMolay membership is near 1,000 and that this year 211 boys had been initiated. He emphasized "DeMolay is to Masonry what Sunday School is to the church". The proposed resolution that reserve Grand Lodge Funds be made available to Lodges on a loan basis at 4 jper cent interest to assist Lodges in"making necessary improvements, was turned down. Grand Secretary JOSEPH M . LOCONDES retired in 1941 after serving 26 years. He was voted a life pension by the Grand Lodge. In less than two years he died and the pension ceased. A Standing Resolution was approved, allowing the $50 per month pension to his widow. The new Grand Master announced he was assigning Masonic subjects to each of his Grand Lodge officers, asking them to prepare talks, "and I hope they will go about visiting in Wyoming and not depend entirely upon your Grand Master . . . so let's be proud of our Masonic heritage and let's spread the word". CLIFFORD R . SNYDER, Grand Master MARCUS R . NICHOLS, Grand Secretary
ALBERTA—1960-61 W M . HENDERSON HARPER, Grand Master E. H . RIVERS, Grand Secretary Lodges, 170 Members, 19,237 . . Gain, 306 The 56th Annual Communication was held at Calgary June 14, 1961 with 159 Lodges represented, 15 Past Grand Masters and F. S. BIRD, our representative, present. Past Grand Master WILLIAM J O H N BOTTERILL (1919-20) died January 24, 1961, Past Grand Master M C N E I L L BLACKSTOCK (1932-33) died June 21, I960. Past Grand Ivlaster HOWARD BURTON MACDONALD (1949-50); died October 29, :1960.and Past Grand Master SAMUEL GEORGE BANNAN (1957-58) died October •1:1, I960.. . A new Lodge was constituted and consecrated during the,year. ::: .- Oi?e Lodge celebrated its .75th and seven their .50th anniversaries. ... :
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The Lodges working undeir dispensation were. granted charters. Commenting on two of them the Grand Master said, "as these. Lodges are in sutb\irban areas t h e y w i l l fill a much needed want iri their respective cities." During the year fifty-two 50-year and two 60-year Jewels were awarded. . • : T h e Grand Master granted three Dispensations to receive and act on petitions when the petitioners had physical disabilities. :•:•':• A'survey showed Lodge "assets over liabilities" in Albdrta total $1,253,819 iand that Lodge properties are insured for a'total of $808,411. The survey also showed the attendance of resident members averaged 38.54 per cent. 1^ :! The Grand Master authorized 19 Lodges to appear in public in Regalia for Divine Services. - ; The Higher Education Bursary Committee had' 38' applications for awards and 12 were granted. All were reported to have made satisfactory progress in their studies. Only 87 Lodges have contributed to the Education Fund. A "Notice of Motion" was given that at the 1962 Annual Communication a motion will be iftade'to add $1 per capita fees for the Higher Education Bursary Fund. This, if adopted, would make the total per capita fees $2.50. The Alberta Grand Lodge Constitution will be reprinted soon. Alberta Lodges are required to purchase supplies through the Grand Lodge and the Grand Lodge makes a small profit on the business. The Grand Lodge pays the premium on the liability insurance policy." The Grand Secretary was granted an extended leave of absence during the summer months to enable him "to holiday in England". M. G. MERNERy-GranJ: Master ' Ei H . RIVERS, Grand Secretary
NOVA SCOTIA—1960-61 W I L L I A M EVERETT MOSELEY, Grand Master_
HAROLD F . SIPPRELL. Grand Secretary
Lodges, i 14 Members 14,662. Loss, 132 ; : .'The 96th Annual Communication was held at Wolfville June 26-27, 1961 with 93 Lodges represented, our representative, L B. LOHNES, and 10 Past Grand Masters present. A new Lodge was constituted and a new Masonic Temple was dedicated. Nova Scotia is the only Canadian Grand Lodge which operates a Masonic Home: Noverhber 14, 1962 will be the;. 225th anniversary of the initiation of Major ERASMUS JAIAES PHILLIPS in St. Johns Lodge, Boston. He was the founder of the first Masonic Lodge on Canadian soil. The Grand Lodge Constitution, last printed in 1956,'wilt be reprinted following the Annual Communication and will include all changes made to date. The annual award of a trophy to .a. Lodge has been approved. The award is based on records of degree work done, reinstatements, petitions for affiliation, gaiii in' membership, ''attendance at Lodge and at special activities, and for sponsoring a-new Masonic Lodge. The awards in the different categories are scaled percentage-wise as - to-jnembership, giving^ the small .Lodge equaL chance to win. >v>::Guests at the Afas'onic-Home'total 46; spf: which 25 are woinen and 21 are men, including three married couples. The Home has a waiting list of 21. Plans hive been prepared ;for t h e construction;of a new wing to the hohie, "to be erected * h e h the'.full amount necessary--,for • construction.-.and an equal amount fdr Endowment is available. • 'i ) :•• - • :i-.'ii A- Nova:Scotia.iLodge observeds^its, 150th-anniversary..^, Thirteen Lodges -filed histories with the Grand Historian. T h e funeral service was revised to incliidfe one suitable for giving atitheshome«rLiat affuneral-hoine.? -• <•; - . ••!• ••' • Fifty-fouf 5G-year.Jewels^nd:<six ;66-year:bicS;:we're.^preseilted duritfgrilhe year.
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The Lodge Secretaries Association meets during the Grand Communication! '^ The Committee on Youth and DeMolay was active and sponsored the first annual,conclave of DeMolay at,which 75 boys were present along with about 100 Masons. The newly appointed District Deputy Grand Masters are installed following the installation of the Grand Lodge officers. W I L L I A M EVERETT MOSELEY, Grand Master HAROLD F . SIPPRELL, Grand Secretary
NEW BRUNSWICK—1960-61 FRANK CROCKER T H O M A S , Grand Master
ALBERT C . L E M M O N , Grand
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Lodges, 46 .\ , • Members, 8,959 , .: " ' Loss, 2 The 94th Annual Communication was held at Bathurst May 25, 1961 with 41 Lodges represented!" Our representative, J. W.M.,DUNCAN, was present.;, .•,,:,! Past Grand Master G U Y HESTON H U M P H R E Y (1936-37) died February 8, 1961. ~" -•••••••.• - • • • / ••;•; Two Lodges celebrated Centennials, one its 60th and one its 50th year. Thirty 50-year pins and certificates were presented during the year. The Grand Master recommended the appoihtmenf of a Youth Comniittee "to act in any way that will help DeMolay or other youth organizations". One DeMolay chapter has existed for several years but the Grand Lodge has taken iio active part in promoting it. ' The Grand Master reported that there is talk of starting two'more chapters. The Grand Master recommended that a committee be appointed to design a inedal- to be presented to distinguished Masons When the Grand Lodge observes its 100th Anniversary six years hence. - Noininations fof Grand Lodge officers are filed in advance with the! Grand Secretary. ' ' T h e Grand Lodge carried liability insurance on each Lodge and on each individual Mason. The largest N e w Brunswick Lodge has 464 members and the smallest 5 i rhembers. ' , ! Each new member on receiving his Third Degree is presented with the booklet "More Light in FreW Masonry". They are supplied by the Grand, Lodge. Six'District meetings were held during the year. At each forum discussion? were'conducted on Masonic subjects. The Grand Historian reptjrted he had been aSked to lay the cornerstone of a new Masonic Teiriple'ori Jline 10. ,',!,.• The Ritual Committee recornmended that cerenionieJ be developed for p^rivate or funeral' hoiiie in'addition to the present graveside cerertiohy arid that they be submitted to the Grarid Lodge for approval and distribution: CHARLES DANIIEL D i c k i s o N , G r a W Afdj/^r ALBERT C . L E M M O N , Grand Secretary
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$1.75 is for Grand Lodge purposes, 25 cents is for the Benevolent Fund and 25 cents-is for the Orphans' Fund. ::.; T h e Grand.Master represented the Grand Lodge at the Garden Party given in honor of the visit of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. • The Grand. Lodge holds an annual conference with representative groups of the Constituent Lodges in addition to the Annual Communication. A committee has been named to bring i n . a report on the funeral ritual and another committee was formed to prepare a suitable certificate to be presented with the 50-year membership pin. J O H N EARL STANLEY MAYNARD, Grand Master '
FLOYD DRAKE, Grand Secretary
NEW ZEALAND—1959-60 CuTHBERT H , TAYLOR, Grand Master F. G. NORTHERN, Grand Secretary Lodges, 4 i p Members, 46,362 Gain, 389 The 71st Annual Communication was held at Dunedin November 23-24, I960. Past Grand Master WILLIAM LISHNER died January 9, I960. Plans and. specifications for new buildings or for additions and improvements to existing buildings of four Lodges were approved. , T h e Grand Lodge has made an exhaustive study of Lodge buildings which showed 175 Lodges are tenants, 154 own their own property which is free of debt and 81 Lodges own property with a total indebtedness of 131,000 pounds. The Grand Lodge is considering plans for financing Lodge Building Projects frorn Grand Lodge funds. . T h e oifice building for the Grand Lodge has been completed and tenants have moved into it, , The Grand Lodge has oflfered to provide storage for old books and records of Lodges. Nine boys are in the.Papakura Masonic Boys' Home. The Committee reported the boys "all are showing good progress, both at school and in their general upbringing.''. . . From the Widows and Orphans and Aged Persons Fund, 30 new annuities were granted making 219 annuities in force. The Grand Lodge maintains the Kirkpatrick Masonic Institute, a home for girls. Efforts are being made to get support for expanding the home, which is filled to capacity, 19 girls, and because there is a waiting list. Another group has the feeling that the home should be sold and .the money used to place the girls in established girls' schools and thus eliminate the overhead of maintaining the home. Five Lodges were, constituted during the year. .Lodges:are .required to post information about a petitioner, his name, age, marital status, profession, calling or occupation, place of abode, place of business and name of his employer, for two meetings before the petition can be acted upon by the Lodge receiving it. W I L L I A M MARTIN, Grand
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA-r-1960-61 JUSTICE D . BRUCE ROSS, Grand Master .
F. J. A L L E N , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 205; :.,. Members, 27,775 Gain, 445 .• : The Annual Coinmunication was.held at Adelaide'April 19, 1961. The HalfYearly Communication was held on October 19, I960. Six new' Lodges were constituted and four new Lodge Temples were dedicated. : • : ! ' ' i•^ • • ; • - ' • I •.••:• .-- . • . ; : : . • , - • •
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The Grand Lodge announced it would take nominations for two additional Freemasons' Scholarships. They are for children between the ages of 10 and 18 years and as a general principle are to be awarded for'the'' education bf the necessitous. .:.. i •'••::•'. ,. ^ . : :. i Lodges are asked to contribute to the Christmas Cheer Fund for the benefit of occupants of the Cottage Homes. ^ • Past Grand Master SIR CHARLES ABBETT died September 14, I960; It was reported there was a "pressing demand for homes for aged widows in necessitous circumstances" and Constituent Lodges were asked for voluntary contri^ butions with which to build flatlets to accommodate: the needs. An amendment was proposed to, raise the: minimum charge for initiation' 50 per cent. The Grand Lodge maintains a W a r Relief Fund which was set up for relief of World W a r II veterans who, were incapacitated while in the service of their country. JUSTICE
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• N . J. MvtiKO, Grand Secretary Members, 22,452 Loss, 109
Quarterly Communications are held at Perth in August, November, February and May. G. C. KINSMAN, our representative, was present. The Grand Master stated his regret "to know that some Brethren traveled to Perth to fulfill a duty with which they had been charged, only to find all seats had been taken and that there was not even standing room upstairs." The Grand Master invited attention to Regulation 16: "The Grand Master shall not be applied to on any business concerning Masons or Masonry except through the Grand Secretary". The two main suggestions of the Grand Master were: A new and worthy Freemasons' Hall and Headquarters in Perth, and. Homes or cottages or flatlets for the Aged. Warrants were issued for two new Lodges and they were duly consecrated. The Board approved the printing and issue of two pamphlets " W h a t Can I Tell My Friends about Freemasonry" and "On the Threshold". It is planned that these will be followed by three other pamphlets explanatory severally of each of the Degrees, to be presented after each ceremony. One Lodge celebrated its Fiftieth Jubilee Anniversary and several Grand Lodge Officers witnessed the installation of the Lodge's 51st Master. Approval was given two Lodges to erect new Lodge Rooms. The Widows', Orphans' and Free Masons, Fund is at present assisting 141 people, all living either privately or in their own dwellings. The Constitution was amended to provide for two regular communications of the Grand Lodge to be held in Perth each year on the fourth Thursdays of April and September. The former regulation provided for Quarterly meetings. The Grand Master urged the Grand Lodge to set up some form of Emergency Relief Fund to take care of individual needs in cases of disaster. The Grand Master Mason of Scotland visited Western Australia in March. J. L. ROSSITER, Grand Master N. J. MONRO, Grand Secretary
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VICTORIA—1960 SIR DALLAS BROOKS, Grand. Master^ C. W . DAVIS, Grand Secretary Lodges, 796 Members, 117,206 Gain, 1,161 Quarterly Communications are held in March,' June, September and December. REV. C . T . F . GOY, our representative, was present. Seven new Lodges were consecrated the past year. The Grand Master and his Lady were oh a visit to the United Kingdom at the time of the June Quarterly-Communication and a Pro Grand Master presided. Freemasons' Hospital averages about 83 patients daily and the proportion of Masonic patients is 6 8 % . For the quarter ending March 31, 667 patients were treated, 525 being from the metropolitan area and 142 from the country. Operations for the quarter totalled 580, of which 392 "were major and 188 minor. Past Grand Master R. A. ROWE, who served from 1947 to 1951, died this year. The Board approved of reorganizing 60 years' financial membership of Brethren by attaching an appropriate bar to the 50-year award. Five years ago the Grand Lodge approved the proposal to create a Building Fund in order to finance the erection pf a Central Temple and Headquarters for Freemasonry in Victoria. A 10-year plan of raising money was adopted. A site has been purchased and it is hoped money will be available for building by 1966. SIR D A L L A S BROOKS, Grand Master
C. W . DAVIS, Grand Secretary
ENGLAND—1960-61 EARL OF SCARBROUGH, Grand Master
JAMES W . STUBBS, Grand Secretary
The Annual Investiture of the United Grand Lodge of Antient and Accepted Masons of England was holden at Freemasons' Hall, London, April 26, 1961. N o statistical' figures showing number of Lodges and membership were given. The Masonic Year Book for 1962 is being arranged and will be available to Lodges early in December. The Grand Lodge has been studying the Masonic re-alignment in South Africa and now recommends that recognition be accorded to the Grand Lodge of Southern Africa. The recommendation was approved. A resolution was adopted "that a suitable gift be presented to His Royal Highness, the D U K E OF KENT, on the occasion of his marriage, with the expression of the sincere congratulations of the Craft and its earnest good wishes for his long continued happiness". Attendance at the Annual Investiture totaled 1,332, of which 182 were Masters, 89 were Wardens, 770 Past Masters and 291 were Grand OiBcers, including Grand Stewards. At the Quarterly Communication it was announced that after reservations for those 'whose presence in Grand Lodge is essential" approximately 400 seats will remain available for the Annual Investiture. It was stated that written application for these seats should be made to the Grand Secretary. Past Grand Officers, Masters and Wardens will have priority for the tickets, in that order. It was reported that the Northern Lodge of China, N o . 570, Shanghai, has ceased to meet and its warrant has been returned. The Lodge was constituted in 1849 and was the sole survival of the original District Grand Lodge of Northern China, formed in 1877. Recognition of the United Grand Lodges of Germany was formally adopted. EARL O F SCARBROUGH, Grand Master JAMES W . STUBBS, Grand Secretary
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• TASMANIA—1960---- *•; H. VERNON JONES, Grand Master H . A. WILKINSON,; Gfa»<i Secretary Lodges, 68 Members, 8,777 • Gain, 19 The 70th Annual Comniunication was held at Burnie February 25, 1961 with 63 Lodges represented. Our representative, H . B. FOWLER, was preseiit. The Board of Benevolence granted assistance to 69 widows and dependents of deceased Masons and to 29 Brethren during the year. Another set of cottages at Peace Haven Masonic Home were officially opened. The Grand Master, in his address, stated, 'Tt is indicative of vitality that several new Temples . are either being constructed or will, be constructed in the near future. It was my pleasure to lay the foundation stone of a new Temple last March. : As has been the case with several other Temples built in recent years. Much of the work is being done by the Brethren themselves." One new Temple was dedicated. The Grand Master stressed the importance of a Mason being active in his church. .•. • , The Grand Master told of attending a meeting of a Lodge marking the 100th birthday of one of its members and at which meeting the Degree work was given to one of the Centenarian Brother's grandsons. The Grand Master said, "A perusal of the financial statements of the Lodges show in most cases an alarming increase in the cost of refreshments . . . out of all proportions to other expenses. Are we getting away from true Freemasonry in this matter?" The Grand Master added, "It is my considered view that every Lodge should devote at least three whole nights a year to some form of Masonic education." The Grand Master urged a campaign by Lodges to encourage Brethren to affiliate. One Tasmanian Lodge observed its Centennial during the year. Charters were granted to two new Lodges. . The work of revision of the Book of Constitutions is in progress. H. V E R N O N JONES, Grand Master
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The Third Konvent of the United Grand Lodges of Germany was held at Bremen October 29-30, I960. Present were 257- Masters representing 377 regularly invited Lodges of the United Grand Lodges of Germany, brotherhood of German Freemasons, who convened in, the time honoured Town Hall in Bremen. Besides the Worshipful Masters, hundreds of Brethren were present. It was announced that since the last Konvent, 12 Lodges had been constituted and three had been closed. In the last day of the Konvent the chapters of the German Order of DeMolay of Hamburg and Bielefeld conferred the degrees on about 15 boys. The recently established Boy Scout Lodge "Zur Weisen Lilie" N o . 814 conferred the EA degree ' on • young Boy Scouts. Many Brethren and former Boy Scouts participated in' the work. The Grand Lodge makes an impressive ceremony out of the handing over of the gavel by the retiring Grand Master to the new Grand Master, "Thanks to the retiring, welcome to the coming".
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In his report the Grand; Master said, "It is very largely thanks to the resurgence of world Freemasonry that the calm voice .of reason and reflection „was to-fae heard" so soon after'the thunders and terror oif the Kombirig had diecl away It. was'the spirit of that great Freemason,- GEORGE W^ASHINGTON, the heaven'-iri-' spired.statesman and fpunder of what was to become the strongest power on earth, that led the United .States to carry out her great twork of offering peace' aricf comfort with selfless, brotherly love." ;• • • .::::• ,:! i "In the rest of the world, particularly in Germany, we' witnessed -with Wohdef and admiration howr Freemasons of the United States .in-key-positions: inMheir national life, .cleared the way with determination, courage and. persistence for a new desire for peace'arid the understanding of it to develop, healing the,breaches instead of glowing with righteous ihdijghation and reproach.' . . . T h e Senate, composed, of 15 members, has the legislative, responsibility for the United Grand Lodges of Germany". ; KoNRAD MERKEL, Grand Master •.•.:•.
PHILIPPINES—1960-61 L U T H E R B.. BE^WLEY, Grand Master
. E S T E B A N MUNARRIZ, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 116 The 45th Annual Cornmunication was held at Manila April 25-27, 1961. Every two rnonths during the year the Past Grand Masters and Officers of the ^.Grand Lodge had luncheon together and discussed Grand Lodge problems and activities. . .. ...... Membership records show 51.5 per cent are Filipinos, 42 per cent are Americans,:; 5.1: per cent are Chinese, .1 per cent Japanese and all others 1.3 per. cent. Four new Lodges were constituted during the year and dispensations have been issued for the organization of five more Lodges. The Jurisdiction has nine DeMolay chapters with two more in the process of organization. The Grand Master urged more activity in Youth Organizations; both for boys and girls. • A committee is investigating a Grand Lodge building project. Tentative plans have been drawn and the committee is getting quotations on materials. The committee stated that "it being obvious that the dollar rate was on the down-trend throughout the year, it behooves the committee not to indulge in hasty action". The Grand Master approved the petition of a Lodge in Japan that had been under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines to transfer to the newly established Grand Jurisdiction of Japan. The hospital for crippled children received a sizeable inheritance recently from a widow. The ritual in Philippine, the national language, has been completed. Philippine Lodges received 64 requests from other Grand Lodges to confer degrees on their candidates as a courtesy. The Grand Lecturer in his report stated, " W e report our honest observation of two festering and pestering problems of Masonry in our jurisdiction: poor membership in Lodges and poor attendance in Lodge meetings. Certainly we would like to have a bigger membership, but our methods have denatured Freemasonry. W e made it too easy for them to join the Fraternity. W e have destroyed that glamour which charmed our older Brethren." J U A N S . A L A N O , Grand Master ESTEBAN M U N A R R I Z , Grand Secretary
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YORK OF MEXiCO—1960-61 MiNO Coyo, Grand Master WALTER E ; MCAI-LISTEK;-Grand Secretary Lodges, 9 Members, 637 :: : Gain,, 21 " The 96th Annual Communication was held at Mexico City March 18, 1961. Twelve Past Grand Masters were in attendance. . . The Grand Master sends a quarterly report of activities to each Lodge in the Jurisdiction. • English is the official language of the York Grand Lodge. The Grand Master reported the signing of a Treaty between the York Grand Lodge of Mexico and the Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico, providing for recognition of each as Grand Lodges and respecting the outlined jurisdictions of each. The Treaty was unanimously ratified. One new Lodge is working under dispensation and was reported to be doing well, having petitions from eight candidates. The Committee on Masonic Education made a lengthy report, telling about "trial balloons" in the field and reporting that the acceptance showed the need for expanding the program. The committee listed a "basic library" for each Lodge—the Holy Bible, Constitution and By-Laws, Lodge By-Laws, Official Ritual and Monitor, Grand Lodge Proceedings and Committees, History and Handbook; etc. The committee recommended a councillor sponsor for each candidate. Other recommendations included good Lodge officers, planned yearly programs of Lodge work, participation in Masonic charity and in Masonic Study Groups. Three issues of "The Trestle Board", totalling 64 pages, were published during the year. F, W . V O N SON, Grand Master CANTWELL C . BROWN, Grand
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M. . W. . GRAND LODGE A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS 1962 COMMITTEE APPOINrMENTS In Credentials W . ' . K E N N E T H W . SHREVE, Bestor G. Brown N o . 433, 626 S. St. Clair, Wichita, 13 W . ' . G L E N N F . HAMLIN, Olathe No. 19, 200 S. Water Street, Olathe W.". JAMES P. BROWN, Washington No. 5, 1209 Ridge Road, Atchison W.". HARLIN V. KNIGHT, Wichita No. 99, IIQ W . 13th Street, Wichita W . ' . ROBERT C . MENGES, Benevolent No. 98, 110 W . Third, Abilene (n Reports of Grand Officers W . ' . SCOTT A. MOUSE, Emporia No. 12, 730 E. 9th, Emporia
W . ' . IRVIN BACHTENKIRCHER, North Star No. 168, 2659 North Iva, Wichita W . ' . FRED E . PECHIN, Derby No. 365, 3945 Ross Parkway, Wichita 10 W . ' . D A M O N M . GRIMES, Paola No. 37, R. R. 4, Paola
W . ' . THOMAS L . FRANCIS, York No. 57, 20S9 S. Estelle, Wichita In Finance W . ' . FRANK IVI. YEOMAN, Ninnescah No. 230, Box 309, Kingman
W . ' . ARTHUR L. GABLE, Roger E. Sherman No. 369, 2924 Hickam Drive W . ' . ANDREW E . OLSON, Dwight No. 374, Dwight
W . \ WILLIAM E . CAREY, Hoyt No. 327, Masonic Temple, 10th & Van Buren, Topeka W . ' . MORRIS S. DOWELL, Council Grove No. 36, Box 147, Council Grove •n Jurisprudence W . ' . JAMES E . TAYLOR, Sharon Springs No. 417, Sharon Springs M . ' . W . ' . WILLIAM H . HARRISON, Downs No. 204, Downs
W.". HENRY D . PARKINSON, Anthem No. 294, Scott City W . ' . H u G H T . CRAIG, St. Johns No. 113, Box 472, Concordia W.". JAMES H . TRICE, JR., Delta No. 77, Medicine Lodge In Ritualistic Work M.'. W . ' . JAMES H . TRICE, Delta N o . 77, Medicine Lodge M.'. W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON, Hebron No. 314, Gridely
M.'. W . ' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, Kaw No. 272, Scottish Rite Temple, 7th & Ann, K. C. In Trials and Punishments W . ' . W I L L I A M J . YOTTER, Leoti No. 340, Leoti M . ' . W . ' . K A R L J. BAUMGARTNER, Goodland No. 321, Box 238, Goodland
W.". THOMAS C . RAUM, JR., Albert Pike No. 303, Courthouse, Wichita W.". HAROLD N . NICHOLS, Armourdale No. 271, 1968 N. 32nd St., Kansas City, Kansas W . ' . LAWRENCE M.- WALKER, Pittsburg No. 187, P. O. Box 588, Pittsburg
In Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D. W.". W I L L I A M CHAPMAN, Oakley No. 253, Box 635, Oakley
W . ' . J O H N T . DORMOIS, Wyandotte No. 3, 751 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City W.". SAMUEL G . KELSEY, Topeka No. 17, R. R. No. 1, Silver Lake In Correspondence M . ' . W . ' . FLOYD S. ECORD, Burlington No. (>(>, Burlington
In Foreign Relations M.'. W.". CLAUD F . YOUNG, Rising Sun No. 8, 1733 Sixteenth St., N . W. Washington, D. C M.'. W.". BRUCE NEWTON, Albert Pike No. 303, 328 East First, Wichita M . \ W . ' . JAMES H . STEWART, JR., Albert Pike No. 303, 13215 W. 21st, R. F. D., Wichita In Masonic Education M.'. W.". SCOTT E . KELSEY, Topeka No. 17, 1346 Arter, Topeka R.'. W . " . B E N W . GRAYBILL, Old Mission No. 153, 5209 Catalina Road, Shawnee Mission R.'. W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON, Cornerstone No. 219, Box 529, Lyons
R.'. W.". O W E N E . HODGSON, Salina No. 60, 660 Highland, Salina W . ' . W I L L I A M E . MONTGOMERY, Syracuse No. 309, Syracuse
In Public Schools M.'. W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY, King Solomon No. 10, 1020 S. 4th, Leavenworth M.'. W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER, Keystone No. 102, Columbia Bldg., Coffeyville M . ' . W . ' . E A R L R . BROWN, Plains No. 367, Plains
M . ' . W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY, Rising Sun N o . 8, 209 S. Main, Ft. Scott M . \ W.". RAY W . KINZIE, Bestor G. Brown No. 433, Box 56, Wichita In Temple Building and Remodeling W . ' . D o N C. HEMINGER, Great Bend No. 15, Box 613, Great Bend W . ' . F L A V I U S O . DOTY, Pittsburg No. 187, 1701 N . Grand, Pittsburg W . ' . W I L L I A M E . BRADFORD, Lyra N o . 256, Wamego W . ' . MELVIN V. JOHNSON, Hoisington No. 331, P. O. Box 328, Hoisington
W . ' . ROBERT E . FERGUSON, Marysville No. 91, 700 N . 12th Street, Marysville In Necrology W.". CARROLL C . ARNETT, Belleville No. 129, 1004 18th St., Belleville
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M. . W . . G R A N D L O D G E A . F . & A . M. O F K A N S A S G R A N D O F F I C E R S F O R 1962. M . ' . W . " . ARMAND H . BISHOP, Grand Master, Parsons No. 117 c/o Post Office, Parsons R.". W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL, Deputy Grand Master, Old Mission No. 153, 5209 Catalina:, Shawnee Mission R.". W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON, Grand Senior Warden, Cornerstone No. 219, P. O. Box 529,irvyons R.'. W . " . O W E N E. HODGSON, Grand Junior Warden, Salina N o . 60, 660 Highland, Salina R.'. W . ' . FLOYD A. PALMER, Grand Treasurer, Fortitude No. 107, Box 1349, Topeka M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S , Grand Secretary, Cherryvale N o . 137 P. O. Box 1217, Topeka Bro. J O H N LUKE G E H M A N , D.D., Grand Chaplain, Prudence No.
100, 1606 Broadway, Parsons W . " . WILLIAM E . MONTGOMERY, Grand Senior Deacon, Syracuse No. 309, Syracuse W . ' . J. EARL O D E N , Grand junior Deacon, Parsons No. 117, 2431 Washington, Parsons W . ' . K E N N E T H S. FINCHAM, Grand Marshal, Blue Rapids No. 169, 705 Chestnut, Blue Rapids W.". IRA F . PURKEY, Grand Stvord Bearer, York No. 57, 728 Ida, Wichita 11 W . ' . LEWIS S. GECKELER, Grand Senior Steivard, Fortitude No. 107, Box 215, Independence W . ' . ROBERT M . GOUGH, Grand junior Steward, Barney No. 279, Dighton W . ' . H. JACKSON STATON, Grand Pursuivant, Ionic N o . 254, St. John W . ' . LAUREN D A L E RIGG, Grand Tyler, Joppa No. 223, Leon
W.". H E N R Y C . W R I G H T , Asst. Grand Tyler, Vesper No. 136, Box 328, Sedan M . " . W . ' . E . G L E N N ROBISON, Grand Lecturer, Hebron N o . 314, Gridley W . ' . MARCELLUS G . BOSS, Asst. Grand Lecturer, Prudence N o . 100, Columbus W . ' . CHARLES L . BISHOP, Ass't Grand Lecturer, Delta N o . 77, Medicine Lodge Bro. GILBERT H . FINLAY, Ass't Grand Lecturer, Mystic Tie No., 74, Augusta TIME A N D P L A C E OF MEETINGâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1963. The One Hundred and Seventh Annual Communication of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas will be held in the City of Wichita, Kansas, beginning at 9:00 A.M., Wednesday, March 13, and concluding Thursday, March 14, A.D. 1963, A.L. 5963.
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Organized March 17, 1856.
ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION Held in the City of Wichita, Kansas March 13 and 14, A. D . 1963, A. L. 5963
M . ' . W.*. B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Master,. Shawnee Mission M.". W . ' . CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S , Grand Secretary
320 W . Eighth Ave., Topeka Mailing Address P.O. Box 1217
1963
M:. W:. BEN W. GRAYBILL GRAND MASTER OF MASON S OF KA NSAS
1963·64
M.-. W.-. BEN W. GRAYBILL OUR NEWLY INSTALLED GRAND MASTER. B E N W I L K I N S O N GRAYIBILL was born August 30, 1901 in Kansas City Kansas. H e attended grade ahtl high school there. Boys born around the turn of the century or sometime before, were the right age for World W a r I and M . ' . W L ' . GRAYBILL who enlisted on April 28, 1917 and was sworn in on May 2, 1917 became one of the first to "sign up." If the arithmetic is correct he was leiss than 16 years of age, and one of the youngest if not the youngest Kansas veteran of World W a r I. H e also had a record of service with the Canadian Army. After military service, he became a supervisor in food processing plants in his home town, then was in the wholesale coal business for 11 years before entering the Railway Mail Service in 1936. The mail service became his life work and he worked diligently and earned progression through the several grades in the postal department until he became the field service officer and the personal representative of the regional director with supervision over more than 200 post offices in Eastern Kansas. H e took his retirment from the postal service in May of 1962 in order to devote his full time to service in the Grand Lodge. Masonically, he received his degrees in ROGER E . SHERMAN Lodge N o . 369 Kansas City, Kansas in 1922, and the Consistory degrees February 12, 1923. H e also joined Abdallah Shrine ( K C K ) in May 1923 and is a life member of that Temple. H e is a member of the York Rite bodies in Olathe, Kansas. His real Masonic activity dates from the organization of Old Mission Lodge No. 153 in Johnson County in 1950, in which M.". W . ' . GRAYBILL had a prominent part. H e served as Master of the Lodge in 1953, and as Secretary in 1954 and 55. It was during this time that plans for the fine Old Mission Temple were made and the beautiful Temple financed and built. H e served as director and president of the Old Mission Building Corporation, which shouldered a heavy financial burden and then retired practically all of it in an orderly manner. Old Mission Lodge now has over 1,000 members and is one of the most active Lodges in our Grand Jurisdiction. Bro. GRAYBILL'S influence and guiding hand have been felt "in many ways in all of this outstanding Lodge's growth and development. In all of this period he was ably supported and encouraged by his wife, the late CARMEN BEAUMONT GRAYBILL, who had been his childhood sweetheart and to whom he was married on August 23, 1921. She passed away on; February 9, 1962. ! M.*. W . ' . GRAYBILL'S first activity in the Grand Lodge was in the office of Distrirt Deputy Grand Master in 1954 and Grand Marshal in the Centennial year of 1955 during which time the cornerstone of Old Mission's Temple was laid by Grand Master M . ' . W . ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY. Since that time, he has served as Chairman of the Credentials Committee of Grand Lodge in 1957 and 1958, then as Grand Senior Deacon in 1959, from which station he began the progression that resulted in his installation as Grand Master during the! closing ceremonies of the 107th Annual Communication of Grand Lodge. On February 12, 1963 M.". W . ' . GRAYBILL was united in marriage with Mrs. PEARL M C C U L L O U G H H E N R Y , a long time friend of the GRAYBILL family, and
they now live at 2652 Minnesota, Kansas City, Kansas. M . ' . W . ' . GRAYBILL brings to the Grand Lodge a fine background of business experience as an executive of the postal service and a highly successful Masonic career in Old Mission Lodge and in the Grand Lodge of Kansas. H e is a devoted servant of the Craft and should provide energetic and capable leadership during the coming year.
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M:. W:. ARMAND H. BISHOP GRAND MASTER OF MASONS OF KANSAS
March 15, 1962 to March 14, 19(,3 For Biographical Sketch ree
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SUNDAY N I G H T
PRELIMINARY.
Emphasis on Youth and Education was the controlling theme of the Sunday Night "preliminary" which was held in the Scottish Rite Auditorium on Sunday night preceeding the various Annual Meetings. T h e program was outstanding from several angles. Music by the "old master at the organ,'' Bro. J. V E R N O N P O W E L L , was a delight as usual. His piano accompaniment to the LORD'S PRAYER benediction by Bro. D A R R E L E . A D K I N S offered a complement to. a most
appropriate closing for the truly inspirational meeting. If you could be lifted up by music, this number certainly would accomplish that purpose. Many who were present.testified to the effort of this team of musicians, and tears were in many eyes. The program opened with W . ' . THOMAS C . RAUM, Past Master of Albert Pike Lodge N o . 303, Wichita, presiding. Invocation was said by M.". E . ' . and Rev. ELROY E . T I L L O T S O N , Grand
High Priest.
The
pledge of allegiance was given by all present and the heads of the various Masonic bodies were then introduced. M . ' . W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP, Grand Master, spoke briefly and indicated that the G r a n d ' Lodge sessions would be channelled in the interest of youth.and education. Miss
RocHELLE
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ADKINS, represented the Order of Rainbow and sang beautifully. â&#x20AC;˘ JAMES M A R T I N J R . , State Master Councilor of DeMolay, demonstrated to the large gathering something of the work of DeMolay by delivering the Flower Talk. This was indeed another high point of the meeting and the effective delivery of this talented young man lifted everyone. It was truly inspirational. Another number that was much enjoyed by those present was a 30minute musical program by the Sweet Adelines. T h e address of the evening was delivered by Bro. R A L P H C A R N E Y , a
world traveler and speaker of some note, who addressed himself to the problems of youth and the Responsibilities of This Day. The program was somewhat longer than intended, but everyone present agreed that it was a fitting prelude to a week of important Masonic activities.
GRAND O F n C E R S FOR 1963 M.'. R.'. R.". R.'. R.'. M.'.
W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Master, P. O. Box 6, Shawnee Mission. W.". ARTHUR C . HODGSON, Deputy Grand Master, P. O. Box 529, Lyons. W . ' . O W E N E . HODGSON, Grand Senior Warden, 660 Highland, Salina. W . ' . WILLIAM E . MONTGOMERY, Grand Junior Warden, Syracuse. W . ' . FLOYD A. PALMER, Grand Treasurer, P. O. Box 236, Independence. W . ' . CHARLES S . MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary, P . O. Box 1217, Topeka. W . ' . FORREST D . HAGCARD, Grand Chaplain, Overland Park. W . ' . W I L L I A M E . BRADFORD, Grand Senior Deacon, Wamego. W . ' . H . JACKSON STATON, Grand Junior Deacon, P .O. Box 244, St. John. W . ' . E. ELMER JOHNSON, Grand Marshal, 11505 West 6st Terrace, Shawnee. W . ' . W I L E Y W . MORRIS, Grand Sword'Bearer, Kansas City. W . ' . W O O D R O W W . COLEMAN, Grand Senior Steward, Wichita. W.". R E X O W E N S , Grand Junior Steward, Wichita. W . ' . HOWARD V. ELLIOT, Grand Pursuivant, Shawnee Mission. W . ' . CARL A. CARLSON, Grand Tyler, 2020 Washburn Ave., Topeka. W . ' . LORE V. BADER, Assistant Grand Tyler, Le Roy. M.'. W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON, Grand Lecturer, Gridley. R.'. W . ' . M A R C E L L U S G . BOSS, Asst. Grand Lecturer, Columbus. R.". W . ' . CHARLES L . BISHOP, Asst. Grand Lecturer, Medicine Lodge. R.'. W . ' . CHARLES D . GALLIPEAU, Asst. Grand Lecturer, Kansas City. R.'. W . ' . LEROY O . NEELLY, Asst. Grand Lecturer, Macksville. M.". W.". RAY W . KINZIE, Aide to the Grand Master, P. O. Box 56, Wichita. M . ' . W.". ADDISON C . IRBY, Aide to the Grand Master, 209 S. Main St., Fort Scott. CHAIRMEN OF STANDING COMMITTEES On
Credentials W . ' . ROBERT M . GOUGH, Dighton
On Reports of Grand Officers W . ' . SIDNEY F . DAFFORN, 4920 Rock Creek Lane, Mission On Finance W . ' . K E N N E T H W . SHREVE, 626 S. St. Clair St., Wichita
On
Jurisprudence W . ' . CHARLES F . BURKIN, JR., Brotherhood Bldg., Kansas City On Ritualistic Work M . ' . W.". JAMES H . TRICE, 400 N . Main St., Medicine Lodge On Trials and Punishments W . ' . W I L L I A M M . SHAFFER, 1211/2 N . Kansas, Frankfort. On Chartered Lodges and Lodges V. D. W . ' . H A R O L D L . ELMQUIST, P. O. Box 470, Lindsborg
On
Correspondence M . ' . W . " . FLOYD S. ECORD, Burlington
On Foreign Relations M.". W . ' . CLAUD F . YOUNG, 1733 North I6th St. N . W . , Washington, D.C. On Masonic Education W.". ROBERT E . FERGUSON, 700 North 12th St., Marysville
On Public Schools W . ' . T H O M A S C . RAUM, J R . , 1560 N . Athenian, Wichita
On Temple Building
and Remodeling
R.". W . ' . A R T H U R C . HODGSON, P. O. Box 529, Lyons
On t^ecrology W . ' . FRANK M . YEOMAN, P . O. Box 309, Kingman
TIME The One Hundred Grand Lodge of Ancient, City of Topeka, Kansas, cluding Thursday, March
AND PLACE OF MEETINGâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1964. and Eighth Annual Communication of the M . ' . W . ' . Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas will be held in the beginning at 9:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 11 and con12, A. D. 1964, A. L. 5964.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
M.-. W.'. GRAND LODGE OF
A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS
O N E H U N D R E D A N D SEVENTH A N N U A L C O M M U N I C A T I O N
Wichita, Kansas, March 13, 1963 W i t h a constitutional number of Lodges represented, the .One Hundred and Seventh Annual Communication of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was opened in Ample Form in the Scottish Rite Temple in Wichita, Kansas, at 9:00 A. M. March 13, 1963, A. L. 5963, following an organ prelude by Bro. J. V E R N O N POWELL of Albert Pike Lodge N o . 303. The following Grand Officers were present: M.- . W.V. ARMAND H . BISHOP R.V. W.',. BEN W . GRAYBILL R.V. W.',. ARTHUR C. HODGSON R.- . W.V. OWEN E. HODGSON R.-,. W.",.FLOYD A. PALMER M.' .W.V . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS W.",. J O H N LUKE GEHMAN, D . D W.V. WILLIAM E. MONTGOMERY W.V. J. EARL ODEN W.V.KENNETH S. FINCHAM W.V. IRA F. PURKEY W.V.LEWIS S. GECKELER W.V. ROBERT M . GOUGH W.V. H . JACKSON STATON W.V. LAUREN DALE RIGG
Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary
Parsons Shawnee Mission Lyons Salina Independence Topeka
Grand Chaplain
Parsons
Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon Grand Marshal Grand Sword Bearer Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant
Syracuse Parsons Blue Rapids .Wichita Independence Dighton St. John
Grand Tyler
Leon
SUB OFFICERS.
W.". HENRY C. WRIGHT W.'. MARCELLUS G. BOSS Bro. GILBERT H . FINLAY Bro. WALTER M . MARKLEY
Asst. Asst. Asst. Asst.
Grand Tyler Grand Lecturer Grand Lecturer Grand Secretary
Sedan Columbus Augusta Topeka
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O P E N I N G PRAYER A N D INVOCATION. By Bro. J O H N L I / K E G E H M A N ,
Grand
Chaplain
Almighty, All wise and Omnipresent God, t h e Supreme Architect of the Universe, a universe in which we live and move and have our being: W e humbly approach Thy mercy seat in consonance with Thy gracious promise that if we draw nigh to Thee, Thou, in Thy beneficent providence, wilt draw nigh to us. For Thous canst truly be "Closer than breathing, nearer than hands and feet." Thou-hast enjoined us to ask, that we.may receive; to seek in order to find, and to knock, that the great door of infinite wisdom may be opened to Thy great treasure-house. For, from Thee primarily, have come the rich physical resources of this vast universe in which we find our habitation, the great political ideals of the nations of this earth and the abiding and eternal moral, ethical and religious inheritance which is ours today. W e praise Thy Holy Name that Thou, in Thy merciful providence, have made it possible for us in these days of precarious travel and the uncertainties of life in general to foregather here in Wichita, not merely from this jurisdiction of Kansas but from the far-flung domain of Masonry. Accordingly, imbue us with a yearning' desire for a more faithful brotherhood and for a renewed zeal to promote our ancient Craft, that thereby we may be the more adequately prepared and the more completely equipped to be eflfective in this space age in which we find ourselves. It is our particular prayer this, morning that at this initial session of the 107th Communication of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas, we, as members, so acquit ourselves that our influence may be a mainspring of inspiration to all t h e lodges of this jurisdiction and all the affiliates, whether they be composed of the younger generations or our contemporaries in other branches of Masonry. May order with winsomeness abound, may precision be mingled with humility and may the principles and precepts enacted around the Altar of this Temple* be extended in ever widening circles to animate many others outside our Order. W e pray Thee that our conduct and decorum here, and in our respective temples, be such as to make a favorable impact upon our neighbors, upon the communities in which our several lodges are located, upon the great country in which w e claim our citizenship and upon the larger world of which we are a constituent part, so that peace, progress and prosperity may come to a glorious flowering and fruition. To this end, O Thou Supreme Being, we invoke Thy favor and blessing upon the Grand Master in the discharge of his official duties and also as he presides over this representative body of Masonry; upon all the Grand Officers as they perform their varied and distinctive duties and upon all the Committees as they disclose the fruitage of a successful year of endeavors and give hopeful promise of a fine future. If it please Thee, let Thy favor rest upon all others who may be present at this Communication and its functions, whether they be those who participated in our successful public school contest, or those who represent our splendid Masonic Home, or those of our own homes who have stood by us so loyally during the course of t h e year. Let Thy blessing rest upon those who are with us only in spirit but are prevented from enjoying our fellowship in person by reason of sickness or other legitimate reasons. Favor the infirm with Thy healing and Thy comforting presence. May we, Thy servants, ever keep our ears, eyes and hands alert to the cry of the needy, whatever their fraternal status may be. Vouch-safe to all of us a clearer vision of high responsibility to Thee, Our God, to our beloved country, to our neighbors and to ourselves, that we may go forward with calmness and confidence, knowing full well that, by Thy Divine Guidance, abounding joy will crown our sincere endeavors.
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GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
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This' is our prayer, O Heavenly Father, at the opening of this Grand Lodge. All these expressions are ofiFered in the name of Him Whom we claim as our Lord and Saviour. Amen. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG. M . ' . W.*. ARMAND H . BISHOP, Grand Master, directed the Grand Marshal to present the National Colors at the/Altar, and led the brethren in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Grand Master then extended a warm welcome to all present and invited all Master Masons in good standing to attend the Grand Lodge Communication. , , PRESENTATION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS. It was announced that several distinguished visitors were in waiting. At the direction of the Grand Master, the Grand Senior Deacon retired and escorted the following to the Altar: GROUP O N E .
M.'. W.'. CLARENCE L. BARTHOLIC, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Colorado. M.'. W.'. RALPH C. BROWN, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Iowa. M.'. W.'.JoHN P. STOKES, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Virginia and Grand Representative of Kansas near that Jurisdiction. M.'. W.*. MARTIN B. DICKINSON, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. M.'. W.'. ERNEST O . VAN WEY, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska. M.". W,.'. RAY K. BABB, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. These distinguished guests were warmly welcomed by the Grand Master, saluted with the Private Grand Honors of Masonry, and seated in the Grand East. GROUP T W O .
R.'. W.". FREELON K . HADLEY, Grand Lecturer of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. R.'. W.". ALBERT JAMESON, Grand Lecturer of the Grand Lodge of Colorado. R.'. W.'. RALPH E. WHIPPLE, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Iowa. W.'. JOHN D . CUNNINGHAM, Executive Secretary, Masonic Service Association. ., R.'. W.'. LOUIS DEMBITZER, Special Grand Officer, Grand Lodge of Belgium. Bro. JOHN BLACK VROOMAN, Editor, The Philalethes Magazine.
These distinguished visitors were saluted with the honors due their stations, cordially welcomed by the Grand Master, and seated in the Grand East. GROUP
THREE.
Sir Knight JAMES G. DUFF, R . ' . E . ' . Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery. Knights Templar of Kansas. M.'. E . ' . KARL J . BAUMGARTNER, Grand High Priest of the M.'. E.'. Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Kansas. M.'. I.'. A. GLENN SAMPSON, Grand Master of the M.'. I.'. Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters of Kansas.
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M.*. W.'. CLAUD F . YOUNG, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kansas; Secretary General of the Supreme Council, A&ASR, Southern Jurisdiction and Sovereign Grand Inspector General of Kansas. M.'. W.'. BRUCE NEWTON, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kansas and Executive Officer of the Order of De Molay in Kansas. These distinguished guests were escorted to the Grand East, warmly welcomed by the Grand Master and given the liberty of the Grand Lodge. WELCOME TO WICHITA. The Grand Senior Deacon presented Bro. The Honorable CARL A. BELL, Mayor of the City of Wichita, who extended a cordial and hospitable welcome to all in attendance at the Annual Communication, to which the Grand Master responded with words of appreciation on behalf of the brethren. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. T h e Grand Master directed the Grand Secretary to call the roll of the Grand Representatives, and those present gathered at the Altar, where they were warmly welcomed by R.". W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL, Deputy Grand Master, who complimented them for their valuable services and devotion to Freemasonry. W . ' . W I L L I A M E . MONTGOMERY, Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia, responded on behalf of his colleagues with appropriate words of appreciation. PAST GRAND MASTERS. The Grand Master then directed the Grand Secretary to call the roll of the Past Grand Masters, and those present gathered at the Altar and were extended a most cordial welcome by M . ' . W . ' . A R M A N D H . BISHOP, Grand Master. The response was given by M . ' . W . ' . W I L L I A M H E N R Y HARRISON, who was Grand Master in 1949. It was noted that seven of the 25 living Past Grand Masters were absent, four of them due to illness. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. Forty-two District Deputy Grand Masters responded at the Altar when the roll was called by the Grand Secretary. They were addressed by the Grand Master, who expressed to them his deep gratitude for the services they had performed for him, for the Grand Lodge and the Lodges of their respective Districts during their terms of office. On behalf of the group, R.'. M . ' . MARVIN A. ARMSTRONG of the Twelfth District responded as follows: "Most Worshipful Master: We wish to take this opportunity to express to you our sincere appreciation for the privilege and honor it has been for us to serve as your District Deputy Grand Masters. We know that the activities of your term in the Grand East will be indelibly etched in your memory; we are happy to have had a small part in some of them, and want you to know that your kind assistance and wise counsel has made this past year one which we, too, will fondly recall the rest of our lives."
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HONORARY AWARDS BY GRAND LODGE OF BELGIUM.
The Grand Master noted that a distinguished visitor, the R:. W:. LOUIS DEMBITZER, Special Grand Officer, and the personal representative of the M.·. W.·. Grand Master of the M.·. W.·. Grand Lodge of Belgium was present for the conferr'al of special awards, and directed the Grand Senior D eacon to present M.·. W.·. CLAUD F. YOUNG, Past Grand Master and W.·. JOHN D. CUNNINGHAM at the Altar. When this was done, the brethren were presented to R.·. W.·. LOUIS DEMBITZER, who reviewed the help that these brethren had rendered in securing recognition of the Grand Lodge of Belgium and with sincere expressions for their efforts, greeted, decorated and duly installed each of them as Past Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge of Belgium, after which proclamation of same was duly made. Each of the brethren so honored expressed gratitude for the honors and for the fact that R.·. W.·. DEMBITZER had made the long trip to Kansas for the purpose of making the awards . It was a most unusual occurrence in the Grand Lodge of Kansas and thoroughly appreciated by the more than 1,000 delegates to Grand Lodge, who expressed themselves with prolonged applause.
JOHN D. CUNNINGHAM, LOUIS DEMBITZER and CLAUD F. YOUNG . Bros. CUNNINGHAM and YOUNG were made Honorary Past Grand Masters of the M.·. W.·. Grand Lodge of Belgium in a colorful ceremollY conducted by R:. W:. DEMBITZER who acted for the M:. W:. Gralld Master of Belgium.
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REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N CREDENTIALS. W . ' . - K E N N E T H W . S H R E V E , Chairman, submitted t h e following Report which, o n his motion, w a s adopted: To the M.:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. P. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Credentials rejjorts the following â&#x20AC;¢ members and representatives present and entitled to seats in this Grand Lodge: GRAND OFFICERS.
M.' . W. ARMAND H . BISHOP... R.-,. W. B E N W . GRAYBILL.; R.-,. W. ARTHUR C . HODGSON R.-,, W. O W E N E . HODGSON.. R.-,, w. FLOYD A. PALMER M.- . w. CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S
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PAST GRAND MASTERS. M.".W.'. M.*. W . ' . M.". W / . M.". W . " . M.". W . " . M.". W.". M.'.W.".
O T T O R . SOUDERS 1935 H E N R Y S . BUZICK, J R . . . 1 9 3 8 CLAUD F . Y O U N G 1939 CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S 1943 JAMES H . TRICE 1944 SAMUEL G. W I L E S 1946 JAMES H . STEWART, J R . 1947
M . ' . W . ' . BRUCE N E W T O N 1953 M . \ W . " . FLOYD S. ECORD.. ....1954 M . ' . W . ' . SCOTT E. KELSEY. 1955 M . ' . W . ' . KARL J. B A U M G A R T N E R . . 1 9 5 6 M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER 1957 M . ' . W . " . EARL R . B R O W N . . 1958 M.". W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY ...1959
M . \ W . " . W I L L I A M H . HARRISON.. 1949.
M . ' . W . ' . RAY W . K I N Z I E
M . ' . W . ' . S. A L L A N D A U G H E R T Y . . . . 1 9 5 2
M . ' . W . " . J O H N H . MURRAY
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GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. Belgium, Fernando J. Ledoux; Bolivia, Floran A. Rodgers; Brazil (Amazonas and Acre), Samuel O. Setty; Brazil (Parana), Floyd H . Coifman; Brazil (Minas Gerais),.Richard L. Becker; British Columbia, William E. Montgomery; California, Scott E. Kelsey; Canada, James H . Stewart Jr.; Colombia, Ellsworth B. Sewell, Jr.; Colorado, Lauren Dale Rigg; Connecticut, William T. Schlichter; Costa Rica, Lucion R. Van Ordstrand; Cuba, Roy H. Clossen; Delaware, Arthur W . Boyer; Denmark, William H. Harrison; Ecuador, Addison C. Irby; England, S. Allan Daugherty; Florida, Ray W . Kinzie; Georgia, Elroy E. Tillotson; Germany, Herschel L. Hoffman; Greece,' Karl J. Baumgartner; Iceland, H . Herbert Tuller; Idaho, William J. Kirkham; Indiana, Earl R. Brown; Ireland, Henry S. Buzick,
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Jr.; Louisiana, Harry E. Crosswhite; Maryland, Richard H . Cravens; Massachusetts, Vernon D . Martin; Mexico (Baja California), Scott A. Mouse; Mexico (Cosmos), William E. Bradford; Mexico (Neuvo Leon), Thomas L. Francis; Mexico (San Luis Potosi),. Ralph E. Wilson; Mexico (York), B e n W - Graybill; Michigan, Owen E. Hodgson; Minnesota, Kenneth N . Pomeroy; Mississippi, Floyd E. Kittell; New Brunswick, Glenn E. Williams; New Hampshire, James A. Cassler; New Jersey, Robert M. Riley; New Zealand, Floyd S. Ecord; North Dakota, Arthur C. Hodgson; Norway, Ray B. Ramsey; Nova Scotia, John Bengel; Ohio, John H . Murray; Oklahoma, Bruce Newton; Panama, James E. Taylor; Peru, John I. Brandenburger;, Prince Edward Island, Kenneth W . Shreve; Quebec, Thomas C. Raum; Saskatchewan, James H. Trice; South Australia, Richard W . Evans; South Carolina, Otto R. Souders; Tennessee, Floyd A. Palmer; Texas, Claud F. Young; Utah, George.M. Ashford; Vermont, Samuel G. Wiles; Victoria, Lazarus Loeb; Virginia, Armand H. Bishop; Western Australia, Charles S. McGinness; Wisconsin, Robert E. Ferguson. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS 1 9 6 2 . Marvin L. Sabbert Finis V. Swender... Hugh Porter Hammer Ray E. Haberstroth John T. Boyd Donald Salmon Raymond D. Hough Billy Oscar W h e e l e r James E. Smith Uhl Totten Ollie J. Woodman George R. Stevens.; Francis M. Bartlett Virgil Moser Larence K. George Melburn C. Barnes Clarence V. Hall Richard T. Kile Don J. Evans Robert H. Arnold Kenneth D . Hutchinson
Dist. No. 1 4 5 6 '. 8 : 9 9 13 19 20 22 — 23 25 26 27 28 31 32 33 34 41
Fred D. Allen Gordon C. Wohlgemuth.. Leonard N . Bailey. Ray L. Behringer Robert O. Sullivan Earl S. Brown...Donald B. Heidebrecht..^ Duane L. Gehrke Alfred M. Cherington Walter R. Bircher J. Fred WiUiamson Clyde D . Gilbert .' Dale N . Olsen William B. Boyer Jess R. Daffendoll Glen R. Nichols Forrest D . Stern Clarence J. Lund..... Leslie F. Smith Gordon E. Oberheim William O. Rhoads
Dist. No. 42 43 44 45 1 46 47 48 50 51 54 55 56 62 63 66 67 68 71 72 76 78
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS, 1 9 6 3 . Byron A. Albers Raymond E. Brown Orvill K. Lawson Porter O. Breeze Howard L. Settle Ralph H. Barker Fred Z. Zahoura Frank M. Kenney Arthur A. Day John W . Wilson Robert Anderson Marvin A. Armstrong Hurley E. Miller
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Dist. No. Joseph C. Littrell 14 Richard W . Farris :.:; 15 Irvin M. Carrow.L.... 16 Leslie J. Alber : 17 Homer Thomason 18 Ben W. Grimm 19 Charles J. Reise 20 Lester L. Williamson ;..-:. 21 Francis K. Darr 22 Lewis C. Carter ,..• : 23 Laverne H. Spears........! 24 Richard H. Hart .; 25 Lee W. Kaff 26
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Joseph C. Schick Max E. Moore Hurley W . Wood Carl H. Mills Ira L. Thomas Ralph T. Donelson Alfred C. Boline Alfred V. Byarlay Thomas L. Perry W . Ernest Mason Alvin E. Hauserman Dale F. Scott Milton O. Anderson George B. Willis W . Harold Haines John B. Gould, Jr Lester H . Butterfield Harry L. Hatfield Marion H. Sumner Ralph J. Postlethwait, Jr Lawrence P. Aeschilman Elbert G. Dufr...„ Carl R. Trude Raymond L. Curtis
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A. Calvin James Elwin W . Noble Elmer E. Wesseler Richard G. Siegrist J. Howard Hill William E. Thornhill Delmer Pierce Chester B. Fullerton Harold H. Bennett Robert P. Wilhite Marion B. Weeks Amos Caprez A. G. Ellis Cummings William E. Peters Charles W . Hensley Matthew L. Wilson Roe H. Bruns Walter R. Smith Grady Grissbin Joe E. Smith Durham J. Homedale Nealy O. Yeoman Roy L. Searls
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Lodge No. 2—Lazarus Loeb. 3—Anson V. Grable; William J. Roney; Ralph S. Mourning; George E. Tatum; Robert M. Riley; Max W . Myers; Thomas Edward Cheyney; Charles D . Gallipeau; John T. Dormois. 4—Raymond E. Brown. 5—H. Elvin Jones; James P. Brown. 6—E. Eugene Puckett; William H. Quakenbush. 7—Glenn H. White; Donald H. Davies; Malcom E. Tibbitts; Alvin E. Hauserman. 8—William A. Clark; Arthur A. Day. 9—Edwin T. Burgess. 10—Joseph C. Brewer; William D . Kendell. 11—A. Calvin James. 12—Robert D. Hoskins; Scott A. Mouse; Everett Madison; Harold McCloud. 15—Don C. Heminger; William B. Boyer. 16—Donald R. Fisher; Durward C. Danielson. 17—Samuel G. Kelsey; Lester Eddy; Lawrence A. Layman. 18—^John W . Taylor; Louis Dale; Gerald B. Harford; Olin W . Waymire; Melvin L. Sellers; Luther A. Stevens; Phil McCracken; Floyd Coffman; J. Leonard Ligon. 24—Frederick Z. Zahoura. 25—Uhl Totten. 26—Clarence V. Hall. 27—Lore V. Bader. 30—Gordon C. Wohlgemuth; Reuben D. Hummel. 31—Ernest Petry; Theodore Smith. 33—Franklin E. Steinshouer; Frank M. Kenney; Orion G. Dermis.
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LadgeNo. 36—Clarence W . Norris; Morris S. Dowell. 37—Damon W . Grimes; Luther A. Merker. 38—Albert A. Dreyer; Joseph C. Littrell. 39—Charles J. Reise. 42—Lewis C. Carter; Harry E. Crosswhite. 43—Richard G. Siegtist. 44—Richard W . Farris. 46—Lewis J. Cain. 47—Gordon Murrow; William Ray Taylor. 48—Robert D . Caplinger. 49—Ray A. Lindsay. 50—Arthur A. Neurer. 51—^Kenneth N . Pomeroy; Ellsworth B. Sewell, Jr.; Max B. Manlove. 54—E. Elmer Johnson; Hugh Porter Hammer. 56—Ralph H. Barker. 57—^Neil M. McLeod; Earl S. Brown; Robert F. Zimmerman; S. Lewis Smith; Roy E. Gerber. 58—Carl A. Bible; Fay O. Jennings. 59—Robert Blanding. 60—Hilmer E. Anderson; Ray D. Corfman; N . L. Quick. 61—Fred S. Jackson. 62—^Robert L. Bame; John E. Bame; Albert Rukes. 63—Raymond L. DeLong; Glenn E. Williams. 67—William Shaffer. 68—Henry F. Duttweiller; Floyd A. Fallis; Samuel Kaplan. 69—Harlan Graham. 70—Lee W . Kaff. 72—Herbert Chamberlain. 73—Marvin A. Armstrong. 74—Stanley Ayres. 76—Hurley E. Miller. 77—Chester B. Fullerton 78—Marvin L. Sabbert; Wayne Baker. 79—Floyd R. Montfort, Sr. 80—Don J. Evans. 82—Russell George; Elmer Guatney; Larance K. George. 83—Leslie J. Alber. 85—Lester L. Williamson. 86—Frank A. Marshall; Dwight Grimes; W . Aubrey Rollins; Rex Owens. 88—John T. Boyd. 90—Frederick M. Scheibner; Ray B. Ramsey. 91—Herschel L. Hoffman; Robert E. Ferguson; John L Brandenburger. 92—Richard R. Beck; Richard Harder. 94—Clarence W . Depew, Sr. 95—^Melburn C. Barnes. 96—Verne Hamlin; Arthur R. Shedd; Carl W. Mahaney; Arthur B. Childers. 97—Donald J. Raybum. 98—Robert C. Menges; Wayne V. Landeen; Francis K. Darr. 99—Hugh E. Wright; Harold Frost. 100—Lloyd R. Crow; William E. Cook. 101—Virgil Moser. 102—Roy H . Clossen; Stuart S. Young; Floyd E. Kittell; Ira L. Filkel. 103—Don C. Beach. 104—Thomas L. Parry.
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Lodge No. . : '. 105—Ivan R. Wood. 106—H. Gordon Phillips. ,. . 107—^John Bengel; Hurley W . Wood; Lester E. McConnell. 110—Richard Bellman; Charles L. Hadley; John B. Gould, Jr. I l l — L a V e r n e H . Spears. 112—Fred R. Willson. 113—Vernon D . Martin; Hugh T. Craig; Alfred M. Cherington; Stanley C. Green. 114—^Raymond E. Brown; Cecil A. King. 119—Raymond D . Hough. 120—Oliver Kornhaus. 121—John M. Rogers; Edwin Dyer; Norman Scanlon; Lewis Crossfield. 122—Harold Woodruff. 125—Louis Ritz. 126—H. Paul Cain. 128—Edward J. Brosh. 129—^James B. Swenson; Raymond L. Curtis; Carroll C. Arnett. 130—Ollie J. Woodman. 132—Overton M. Davis. 134—^Walter B. Cleland; William T. Schlichter. 136—David June Shinn. 138—Thomas G. Scott. 140—William W . Clements; Will E. Johnson; R. Eddy Simmons; Lucion R. Van Ordstrand; Russell H. Miller; Clyde D . Gilbert. 142—Ralph W . McReynolds; George B. Willis. 143—Everett E. Lindsey. 144—Carl F. Harder. 146—Ralph P. Beatty;Albert D . Morrison; Walter R. Bircher. 147—Claud W . Ayler; Fred D . Allen. 148—^Richard S. Courtney; John H. Harvey. 150—Ray L. Behringer; Charles B. Robertson. 151—Lloyd A. Smith; Elvin S. Cox. 153—C. Edwin Scribner; Rolfe L. Frye; Russell F. Hinkle, Jr.; Howard V. Elliott; Sidney F. Dafforn; William E. Cook. 154—Herbert E. Lyster. 155—Lester J. Hurt. 158—William E. Dent; Dee Duttweiler; Werner B. Levin; Gilbert C. Handke; Hal A. Waisner; George H. Raish; Hazen T. Shaeffer; Fernando E. Ledoux. 160—Jesse R. DaffendoU; Henry K. Smith. 161—Robert H. Arnold. 162—^Joseph E. Beyer; Ben W . Grimm. 163—Ira R. Atkinson. 164—Roy L. Searls. 165—Irl Shore. 166—Robert E. Dreith. 167—Robert P. Wilhite. 168—Irvin Bachtenkircher. 169—Ora F. Persell. 172—Lawrence P. Aeschilman. 173—Harry L. Hatfield. 174—Glen R. Nichols. 175—Wilson H. Smith. 176—Carl C. Brandon. 179—Dale N . Olsen. 180—Arthur H. Penner; Kenneth W . Taylor.
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Lodge No. 182—Donald B. Heidebrecht. L84—Peter N. Klein. 185—L. Glen Jenkins. 187—Claud A. McFarland; John W . Wilson; Lawrence M. Walker. 189—Ralph M. Burlin. 191—William E. Peters. 192—J. Fred Williamson. 193—B. Hayes McCormick. 196—Jasper S. Hind; Richard T. Kile; William A. Hind. 197—Charles H. Terry, Jr. 198—Amos Caprez. 199—John D. Cunningham; Charlie E. Delimont. 200—Delmer Pierce. 201—Jesse L. Akin; Robert O. Sullivan. 202—Dale Brown. 203—Earl W . Huffman. 204—Richard W . Getty. 205—Alfred C. Boline. 206—Ellis E. Beal. 208—J. Howard Hill. 211—John J. Smies. 214—Elbert G. Duff 216—Henry Baker; Donald Salmon. 217—William F. Banks; John Welch. 219—Dan L. Brayton; John Koschin; Ray E. McCutcheon; Norman Noffsinger. 220—Lawrence K. Smith; Charles L. Belcher. 221—Walter H. Berger; El Reno F. Sederlin; Archie J. Isaacson. 222—Richard W . Evans; Gerald E. Longton. 224—Charles E. Underwood. 225—Phil E. Mills; Richard H. Hart; Hugh M. Nichols. 226—Frank J. Skupa. 227—Carl R. Trude. 228—W. Harold Haines. 229—Billy Oscar Wheeler. 230—Frank M. Yeoman. 233—Leonard N . Bailey. 235—Alfred V. Byarlay. 236—Francis C. Sanford. 237—Francis E. Kirkland; Ernest P. Christy. 238—Kermit R. Hanna; Byron K. Artman; Luther C. Kissick; Virgil J. Hefling. 242—Jay G. Lassey. 243—Albert Young. 244—Harold M. Ward. 245—Job L. Trites. 246—Merle D. Evans. 247—Elmer E. Wesseler. 252—Cecil D. Stargel. 253—William Chapman. 255—Thomas J. Wright; Lester H. Butterfield. 256—William E. Bradford. 258—J. Wayne Pipkin; John P. Miller; Earl M. Higbee. 259—Roland S. Weaver. 260—Frederick Bohl; Govan Mills, Jr. 262—James R. Derden.
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"Lodge No. 264—A. G. Ellis Cummings. 265—Gilbert S. Hayes; Albert B. Foley. 266—T. Albert Corkhill. 267—Ira L. Thomas. 268—Roy L. Stewart; Glenn E. Smith. 269—George F. Chitwood. 271—Thomas L. Francis; Porter O. Breeze. 272—Wiley W . Morris; Finis V. Swender. 273—Henry R. Seitz; William B. Carter; Neil V. Hormel; Quentin V. Dyer. 274—Charles E. Mishler. 276—Leland L. Smyers. 277—Roy E. Vallentine; Kenneth L. O'Bleness; Matthew L. Wilson. 278—Harry A. Wood. 279—Charles W . Monroe. 284—Alex H. Cheney; Don S. Farman. 288—Percy H. Oberholser. 289—Leo R. Michel. 291—Marion B. Weeks; Walter E. Hoke. 292—Duane L. Gehrke. 293—John W . Graue. 295—Leslie F. Smith. 297—Earl M. Sitton. 299—Haynes A. Lee; Claude S. Moore. 300—Roe H . Burns. 303—Woodrow W . Coleman; Lawrence L. Broers; Frank T. Moore; Douglas Newell; Arthur W . Boyer; Richard M. Adenauer; Carl W . Hagel; James A. Magee; Ralph C. McCutcheon; Thomas C. Raum. 309—Grady Grissom. 311—Ross L. Spencer; Orvill K. Lawson. 313—Samuel A. Clements; Malcolm Green; Marion H. Sumner. 314—Lee Wells; Dallas G. Worrell; Joseph C. Schlick; Marion F. Birk. 315—Fred A. Manson. 316—Calvin C. Reed. 317—Forrest D . Stern. 318—Nealy O. Yeoman. 319—Harry R. Poe; Walker B. Ramsdale. 321—Leo J. Schisler; WiUard E. Roller; William O. Rhoads. 322—Vaughn H. Davis; Howard L. Settle. 326—Jesse R, Franklin. 327—William E. Carey. 329—Rollin L. Scott. 331—Franklin J. Woodward; Melvin V. Johnson. 332—Chester A. Long. 333—William J. Rick; Lewis R. Helmreich; Carroll D. Frj'. 340—Gordon E. Oberheim; William J. Yotter; Carl J. Wonsetler 343—Elwin W . Noble. 345—Gordon M. Goodwin. 347—Horace Max Penney. 351—Robert Anderson. 352—Melvin O. Kuder; Joe E. Smith. 353—Arthur C. Carlson; Leslie M. Heisz. 355—Carl H. Mills. 356—Irvin M. Carow; David Sturm. 358—John E. Loeppke.
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Lodge No. 359—Lon M. Buzick. 361—Walter Williams; Clarence E. Barnum. 363—Elroy E. Tillotson; Edgar C. Schmitt. 364—Raljih J. Postlethwait, Jr. 365—Fred Pechin; Delburt A. Van Middlesworth; Gerald D. Miller. 366—Robert C. Moore. 367—Denzil F. Bromwell; Chester G. Wallace; Herbert R. Taylor. 368—Aubrey T. Stewart. 369—James T. Blair; Charles F. Burkin, Jr.; Arthur L. Gable. 371—Herbert H. Holland. 372—George R. Stevens. 373—James E. Smith; Lloyd Meyers. 374—Lewis C. Meyers; Milton O. Anderson; Andrew E. Olson. 376—Collis P. Lamb; Charles W. Hensley; Marvin F. Matkins. 379—Max E. Moore. 380—Dale F. Scott. 382—Kenneth D. Hutchinson; Oran L. Edwards. 385—Francis M. Bartlett. 386—Ben H. Dunbar. 388—Dewey D. Imel. 390—Gordon S. Seaman. 391—Clifford R. Singleton 394—Carl F. Hertlein; Jack K. Shriver. 395—Ralph T. Donelson. 396—Marion F. Smiley; W. Ernest Mason. 397—Harold L. Elmquist. 399—Clarence L. Sprout. 400—Clifford F. Cass. 402—Clarence W. Little. 403—Albert J. Ambrose; Owen D. Baird. 404—Noble W . Dorsch. 406—Guy F. McClure. 407—Glen L. Badger. 409—Roy H. Cassingham; Harold H. Bennett. 413—Clarence J. Lund. 414—Clair L. Legere. 415—Homer Thomason. 417—James E. Taylor. 421—Donald W . Calkins. 424—Paul E. Gibler. 427—William E. Thornhill. 429—George E. Merilatt. 430—Robert S. Collins. 432—Robert O. McGinn. 433—Kenneth W. Shreve; William S. Reece; Glenn E. Barton; Roy F. Dyas; William J. Kirkham; Charles F. West; Ray L. Simkins. 435—Robert R. Hickok. 436—K. Maynard Curts; Sam C. Musgrave; Taylor F. Custer. 438—Henry W . Nichols. 440—Dale C. Caudle; Alvy W . McNemee. 441—Walter R. Smith. 444—Ray E. Haberstroth; James E. Harris. 445—Samuel O. Setty. 446—C. Arnold McDonald.
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Lodge No. 448—Harvey G. Weinhardt; Durham J. Homedale. 449—Byron A. Albers. LODGE R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S .
Lodge No. 2—Paul W . Johnson, M. 3—Guy Wesley Williams, M; Floyd A. Hosier, S.W.; James E. Ellsworth, J.W. 4—Billy A. Shepley, M. 5—John R. Thompson, M. 6—^James O. Hurley, M.; John A. Golden, S.W.; Kenneth A. Travis, J.W. 7—Percy B. Walter, M. 8—Kyle D . Brillhart, M.; Roy A. Meyers, J.W. 9—Clarence S. Edmonds, M. 10—Roe H. Roberts, M.; Bernard F. Pelton, S.W. 11—Ralph W . Stapleton, J.W. 12—Roscoe W . Graves, M.; Kenneth L. Helstrom, S.W. 13—Ray L. Villeme, M. 15—Donald K. Pound, M. 16—Rex R. Boatman, M.; Henry V. Beck, S.W.; Hiram B. McCIintock, J.W. 17—Clayton E. Smith, M.; Phillip C. Boley, S.W.; Richard D. Kelsey, J.W. 18—Frederick A. Gardner, S.W.; Charles E. RatliflF, J.W.; John W . Taylor, Proxy. 19—Harold Schall Roberts, M. 21—Roland E. Dial, M. 24—Allen J. Young, M. 25—Uhl Totten, Proxy. 26—Clarence V. Hall, Proxy. 27—Norman Lee Clem, S.W. 30—Reuben D . Hummel, Proxy. 31—Carl C. Draper, M.; Walter L. Hinnen, S.W. 32—Ralph E. Crow, M. 33—Ralph -A. Peatman, Jr., M. 36—Cecil W . Sargent, M.; Clarence W . Norris, Proxy; Morris S. Dowell, Proxy. 37—Luther A. Merker, Proxy. 38—Joseph C. Littrell, Proxy. 39—Charles S. Reise, Proxy. 41—Raymond Slankard, M. 42—Harry E. Crosswhite, Proxy. 43—Richard G. Siegrist, Proxy. 44—E. Milton Long, S.W. 46—Cornelius E. Wall, M. 47—Ronald F. Taylor, M.; William Ray Taylor, Proxy. 48—Robert D. Caplinger, Proxy. 49—Ray A. Lindsay, Proxy. 50—Arthur A. Neurer, Proxy. 51—William M. Jennings, M.; Chris J. Byers, S.W.; Richard M. McKinney, J.W. 54—Galen Elwood Hobbs, M.; Donald A. Peterson, S.W. 56—Ralph H. Barker, Proxy. 57—Wilbur Ernest Bienz, M.; Kenneth Dale Knowling, S.W.; Harvey W Flesher, J.W. 58—Carl A. Bible, Proxy. 59—^Robert M. Pickrell, M. 60—Roy D. Corfman, Proxy; Gail R. Morrison, S.W.; George Ancel Cleaver,
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Lodge No. 61—George F. Ala, M. 62—Dale E. Vincent, M. 63—Glenn E. Williams, Proxy. 66—Harold W . Ziegler, M. 67—William Shaffer, Proxy; Robert L. Jones, M. 68—^William G. Throckmorton, S.W. 69—Merrill Blank, M. 70—Albert Harry Grove, M. 71—Emery Baldwin, M. 72—Robert B. Lanter, M. 73—Earl F. Hackleman, M. 74—Gilbert H . Finlay, J. W . 75—Lloyd G. Lelievre, M. 76—Hurley E. Miller, Proxy. 77—Chester B. FuUerton, Proxy. 78—^Wayne Baker, Proxy. 79—Allen D . Bqsworth, M.; Wilfred L. Smith, S.W. 80—Vernon L. Scott, M.; C. Robert Spain, S.W. 81—Glenn A. Porter, M.; Vance Russell, S.W. 82—Rodney L. Quincy, M. 83—Clarence D. Wilt, M. 85—Lester L. Williamson, Proxy. 86—Laurence E. Smith, M.; Ralph R. Evans, S.W.; Jack W . SchuL J.W. 88—Fred E. Dunlap, M.; John R. Klopfenstein, S.W. 89—Oathel E. McClary, M.; Forrest M. McClary, S.W.; Darwin E. Skillett, J.W. 90—Charles J. Sheetz, M. 91—Norman G. Severns, M.; Bruce L. Ungerer, S.W. 92—^Kenneth E. Maxwell, M. 93—Thomas A. McCuUough, M. 94—Frank Coe Thomas, M. 95—Charles Lynn Donart, M. 96—Jesse Charles Walje, M.; George E. Gilhaus, S.W.; James C. Glover, J.W. 97—Guy L. Eutsler, M.; Donald J. Rayburn, Proxy. 98—Robert U. Gillespie, M. 99—Warren G. Bishop, M.; James H. Slaymaker, S.W.; Edwin T. Scofield, J.W. 100—Ralph C McElroy, Jr., S.W. 101—^Virgil Moser, Proxy. 102—John E. Lyberger, M.; Fred J. Masters, S.W.; David C. Toon, J.W. 103—Millard W . Drisdell, M. 104—Floyd D . Sorrick, Jr., M. 105—Carl W . Hempstead, M. 106—Glenn E. Wright, M. 107—Ronald R. McGinniss, M.; Clarence L. Webb, J.W. 108—James C Query, S.W. 110—Jack L. Sweeney, M.; Stanley D. Cornell, S.W. Ill—Delbert W . Olson, M. 112—Dorsey W . VanGundy, M.; William L Goldsmith, Jr., S.W. 113—Stanley Avery, M.; John D. Trude, S.W. 114—Lynn M. Hepler, M.; Cecil E. Hepler, S.W.; Cecil A. King, Proxy. 117—Clyde V. Getter, M. 118—Frank M. Green, Jr., M.; Floyd E. Russell, S.W. 119—Lawrence D . Tharp, M. 120—Everett Wade, M. 121—Leslie H. Sherman, M.
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Lodge No. 122—Darrell A. Farrow, M. 123—Everett O. Sweet, M. 124—Derald K. Ohlson, M. 125—Louis Ritz, Proxy. 126—H. Paul Cain, Proxy. 128—Edward J. Brosh, Proxy. 129—Charles D . Blackwood, M. 130—Hubert P. Sewell, M. 131—Ben V. Millard, M.; Lester Wilson, S.W.; John O. Allman, J.W. 132—Homer N . Davidson, M. 133—Arthur M. Williams, Proxy. 134—Carl F. Wait, M. 136—David June Shinn, Proxy. 137—Charles S. McGinness, Proxy. 138—Thomas G. Scott, Proxy. 139—Luther D. Fewin, M. l40—Warren C. McFarland, S.W. l4l—Charles H. Pinnock, M. 142—Gerald D. Agard, M.; Bill T. Smith, S.W. 143—Otho A. Kay, M.; Everett E. Lindsey, Proxy. l44—Conrad C. Swope, M.; Mark L. Kilby, S.W.; Carl Harder, Proxy. l45—Gail W . Hixenbaugh, M.; Charles G. Jordan, Jr., S.W. 146—W. Rolland Bircher, Proxy. 147—Arthur R. Funk, M.; Claud W . Ayler, Proxy. 148—Emil J. Horak, M. 150—Charles B. Robertson, Proxy. 151—Hoy K. Levering, M. 153—Tony E. Partridge, M.; W . Herbert Snodderly, S.W. 154—Harold E. Anderson, M. 155—Glenn A. Cookson, M. 156—Fred A. Rowe, M.; Orin Sumner, J.W. 157—Stanley E. Boatright, M. 158—Mitchell Vaughn, M.; John Laurie, Sr., S.W.; William E. Gerard, J.W. 160—Henry K. Smith, Proxy. 161—Donald L. McCoy, M. 162—Harry R. Tilson, M. 163—Harry D . McGinnis, M. 164—Floyd E. Trail, S.W. 165—Irl Shore, Proxy. 166—Robert E. Dreith, Proxy. 167—Earl O. Nelson, M. 168—Donald L. Doll, M.; William E. Everhart, J.W. 169—Donald L. Stuart, M.; John B. Stryker, S.W. 172—Lawrence P. Aeschilman, Proxy. 173—Wayne E. Fuller, M.; G. Hurburt Johnson, S.W. 174—R. Glen Nichols, M. 175—Wilson H. Smith, Proxy. 176—Paul H. Durst, S.W. 177—Emmett B. Colhour, M.; Carl D. McCord, S.W. 179—Donald K. Ploger, M.; Jack F. Kersting, S.W. 180—Jimmie A. Jackson, M. 181—Frank Brandyberry, M.; Frame H. Belden, J.W. 182—Jerry P. CanniflF, M. 184—Peter H. Klein, Proxy.
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Lodge No. 185—L. Glen Jenkins, Proxy. 186—Robert N . Fraker, M.; Keith P. Nicodemus, S.W. 187—Paul Ketterman, M.; Roy L. Surridge, S.W.; Arthur D . Burton, J.W. 189—Ralph M. Burlin, Proxy. 190—Elmer J. Yonally, J.W. 191—Basil C. Marhofer, M. 192—^J. Fred Williamson, Proxy. 193—B. Hayes McCormick, S.W. 194—Roy Wilbur Lee Bryant, M. 195—Alan D . Meskimen, M. 196—William A. Hind, Proxy. 197—Charles H. Terry, Jr., Proxy. 198—William D. Duwe, M.; Elmer D. Svaty, S.W. 199—Dale E. Tacha, M. 200—J. Clarence Bowersock, S.W. 201—Ted Albert Norden, M.; Karl E. Hartman, S.W. 202—Dale E. Brown, Proxy. 203—Sidney M. Earnheart, M. 204—W. Arthur Scott, M. 205—Alfred C. Boline, M. 206—Ivan O. Berg, Jr., M. 208—Robert L. Vogelgesang, M. 210—Melvin Lee Butler, M. 211—^William E. Smies, M.; John J. Smies, Proxy. 212—Edgar L. Tressler, M. 214—Elbert G. Duff, Proxy. 215—Esto W . Snodgrass, M. 216—Charles A. Gift, M. 217—William F. Banks, Proxy. 218—John Koschin, Proxy. 219—John McMurdo, S.W.; Jack Marlin Neff, J.W. 220—Charles L. Belcher, Proxy. 221—Arnold Perry, M.; Charles N . Tuley, S.W. 222—Robert Jack Honnold, M.; Bernard A. Leonard, S.W.; Homer H . Jones, J.W. 224—Charles E. Underwood, J.W. 225—Richard L. Jones, M.; Charles S. Baldry, S.W.; Hugh M. Nichols, Proxy. 226—Frank J. Skupa, S.W. 227—Donald B. Hanson, M. 228—Robbins D. Allen, M. 229—Fred C. Payne, M. 230—Lawrence Woodson, M.; Byron Walker, S.W.; Roland L. Belcher, J.W. 233—Benjamin L. Green, M. 235—Lawrence W . Marcellus, J.W. 236—William Donald Martin, M. 237—Benjamin F. Green, M. 238—Dewey E. Harper, M. 242—Jay G. Lassey, Proxy. 243—Albert Young, Proxy. 244—Harold M. Ward, Proxy. 245—Max P. Morrison, S.W. 246—Orie A. Dunn, M.; Jerome B. Stonehocker, J.W. 247—Billy E. Starbuck, M. 250—Ray Hottman, M. 251—Clarence H. Russell, M.; Dalbert N . Hoppes, S.W.; William K. Grouse, J.Wi
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Lodge No. 252—Cecil D . Stargel, Proxy. 253—Karl E. Will, M.; Charles C. Beamer. S.W. 254—Joseph A. Koelsch, M.; Jack D. Hearn, J.W. 255—Oran Sellers, Jr., M. 256—William E. Bradford, Proxy. 257—Bill L. Fairchild, M. 258—Marion W . Mooberry, M. 259—Roland S. Weaver, Proxy. 260—Govan Mills, Jr., Proxy. 262—^James R. Derden, Proxy. 264—Lyle E. Eckhart, M. 265—Eldon L. Meigs, M. 266—T. Albert Corkill, Proxy. 267—Marion W . Lowry, M. 268—James C. Noble, M.; William L. Pool, S.W.; Warren E. Sisson, J.W. 269—George F. Chitwood, Proxy. 270—Joseph M. Wilson, M. 571—Ernest W . Rogers, M,; L. Dale Hefton, S.W. 272—Louis E. Kresin, M.; Ralph J. Falwell, Sr.. S.W.: Robert 5. Truesdell,
Jr., J.W. 273—Duane L. Palmer, M.; Jim L. Palmer, S.W. 274—Charles E. Mishler, Proxy. 275—Phillip E. Fleener, S.W. 276—Virgil O. Elwood, S.W.; Leland L. Smyres, J.W. 277—Landon D. Haydock, S.W.; 278—Herbert O. Mowbray, M.; David F. Johnson, S.W. 279—^James E. Beesley, M, 281—Kenneth C. Wente, M. 283—William B. Heath, M. 284—Clyde H . Huffman, M. 285—Cecil Moore, M. 286—Morris Worland Cox, M. 288—Percy H. Oberholser, Proxy. 289—Leo R. Michel, Proxy. 291—^Walter E. Hoke, Proxy. 292—Andrew J. Overgard, M. 293—^R. Stanley Mitchem, M.; John E. Fleener, S.W. 294—Keith Vernon Neifert, S.W. 295—Clyde Bibb, M. 296—Howard D . Stauth, M. 297—^Earl M. Sitton, Proxy. 299—Claude S. Moore, Proxy. 300—Fred L. Day, M.; Bobby G. Grantham, S.W. 301—Sylvester L. Boardman, M.; Edward A. Fry, S.W. 303—Robert L. Davis, M.; Wilburn C. Butcher, S.W.; Lester T. Smith, J.W. 304—David J. Matter, M. 307—Charles E. Miller, M. 309—Grady Grissom, Proxy. 510—Charles M. Henderson, M. 311—Alphus R. Clark, M.; James A. Bell, S.W.; James S. Norris, J.W. 313—Jan Paul Carver, M. 314—Ronald D . Birk, M.; Marion F. Birk, Prox-y; Wayne A. Birk, J.W. 315—Fred A. Manson, Proxy. 316—Calvin C. Reed, Proxy.
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Lodge No. 317—Forrest D. Stern, Proxy. 318—Nealy O. Yeoman, Proxy. 319—Marvin F. Simpson, M.; Charles T. Marsolf, S.W. 321—Arthur W . Ewing, M. 322—Ralph L. Crawford, M.; James R. Tush, S.W.; Luther E. Babcock, J.W. 323—David H. Milne, Jr., S.W. 324—Clarence O. Gillham, M.; Gordon Robert Head, S.W. 325—Howard L. Wade, M. 326—Jesse R. Franklin, Proxy. 327—William E. Carey, Proxy. 329—Ralph Eugene Yoos, M.; Raymond Dziadula, S.W. 330—Norman H. Hetzel, M. 331—Wayne E. Banks, M. 332—William A. King, Sr., M. 333—Barney Buchanan, Jr., M.; Glenn H. Palmer, S.W. 335—Glenn H . Weaver, J.W. 337—Glenn O. Colberg, M. 339—Ernest R. Martin, M. 340—Joseph F. Gerstberger, Jr., M. 341—Gorden L. Gorrell, M. 342—Ray E. Bartlett, M. 343—Elwin W . Noble, Proxy. 345—Gordon M. Goodwin, Proxy. 346—Donald M. Fisk, M. 347—Horace Max Penney, Proxy. 349—Ezra B. Hamilton, M. 351—William R. Dale, M. 352—Ervin C. Helm, M.; William G. Houston, S.W.; Charles R. Farmer, Jr., J.W. 353—Leslie M. Heisz, Proxy. 354—Gerald L. Johnson, M. 355—Verne E. Sweaney, M.; Carl H. Mills, J.W. 356—David Sturm, Proxy. 358—John E. Loeppke, Proxy. 359—Lon M. Buzick, Proxy. 361—Clarence E. Barnum, Proxy. 363—Edgar C. Schmitt, Proxy. 364—Clayton A. Robinson, M.; Joseph M. Ballew, J.W. 365—Gerald D. Miller, Proxy; William Elmer Shields, J.W. 366—George L. Sprague, Jr., M. 367—Holmes Carol Bender, M. 368—Aubrey T. Stewart, Proxy. 369—Craig C. Lacy, M.; William T. Carter, S.W.; Otis H. Head, J.W. 371—^Kenneth Earl Goertz, M.; Donald Dwight Hudson, S.W. 372—George R. Stevens, Proxy. 373—Lloyd Meyers, Proxy. 374—Roy E. Morgan, M. 376—Marvin F. Matkins, Proxy; Herman T. Minnis, S.W. 379—Charles B. Stevens, M.; George C. Clinesmith, S.W. 380—Dale F. Scott, Proxy. 382—Oran L. Edwards, Proxy. 384—Harry F. Davis, Jr., M.; Glenn A. Maris, S.W. 385—Harry L. Washington, M.; F. Ray Canada, S.W. 386—Ben H. Dunbar, Proxy. 388—Dewey D . Imel, Proxy.
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Lodge No. 390—Gordon S. Seaman, Proxy. 391—Clifford R. Singleton, Proxy. 394—Jack K. Shriver, Proxy. 395—John R. Jackson, M.; Alfred D. McGregor, S.W. 396—Donald H. Swezey, M. 397—Clifford A. Johnson, M.; Elmer Edward Cole, S.W. 398—Kenneth V. Huber, M. 399—-Clarence L. Sprout, Proxy. 400—Clifford F. Cass, Proxy. 402—Clarence W . Little, Proxy. 403—Robert M. Collins, M. 404—Roy B. Jackson, M. 405—Clarence W . Osborn, M. 406—Elmer F. Slagle, M. 407—Glen E. Badger, M.; Larry H . Coffman, S.W. 409—Duward L. Whitney, J . W . 411—Kenneth H . Pike, M. 412—Donald W . York, M. 413—Oscar K. Kimbrel, M.; Duane H. Miller, J.W. 4l4—Clair L. Legere, Proxy, ^y 415—^Elliott L. Brunton, M. 417—James E. Taylor, Proxy. 419—Joe Mercer Conley, M. 421—Elton J. Carrington, J . W . 422—Robert D. Harding, S.W. 424—George W . Brunts, M. 427—Weldon D , Allen, M. 429—George E. Merilatt, Proxy. 430—Robert S. Collins, Proxy. 431—B. Junior McFadden, M. 432—Robert O. McGinn, Proxy. 433—Earl C. Hamlin, M.; Warren I. Smith, S.W.; J. Merle Williams, J.W. 435—Robert R. Hickok, Proxy. 436—Roy T. Sullivan, M.; Glen W . Hinrichs, S.W.; John K. McKinney, J.W. 437—Ronald Max Froelich, M . 438—Henry W . Nichols, S.W. 440—Alvy W . McNemme, Proxy. 441—Elmer R. Rorick, M. 444—James E. Harris, Proxy. 445—Darrel V. Mead, M.; Robert D . Elser, S.W.; Raymond L. Hutchinson, J.W. 446—C. Arnold McDonald, Proxy. 447—Andrew L. Foskuhl, M. 448—Harvey G. Weinhardt, Proxy. 449—Byron A. Albers, Proxy. 1 9 6 3 RECAPITULATION. Grand Officers present.. : Sub Officers present Past Elective Grand Officers present (Exclusive of any present Grand Officer) District Deputy Grand Masters present: 1962 1963 -
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Past Masters present (Exclusive of any Grand or Past Grand Officer or District Deputy Grand Master) Representatives of Lodges present (Exclusive of any Grand or Past Grand Officer, District Deputy Grand Master or Past Master) Total representation in Grand Lodge Grand Representatives present Number of Lodges represented Number of Lodges not represented Total number of Lodges on Roll
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898 60 359 78 437
It is evident that the severe blizzard in the western part of the State has prevented many of our brothers from attending. Your Committee appreciates and thanks W . ' . Bros. HAROLD FROST of Wichita Lodge N o . 99; EARL C . H A M L I N of Bestor G. Brown Lodge N o . 4 3 3 ; R E X O W E N S and LAWRENCE SMITH of Sunflower Lodge N o . 86, and Bros. W A R R E N L SMITH and MERLE W I L L I A M S of Bestor G. Brown No. 433 for the welcome
assistance during registration. The enjoyment of our Annual Communication was greatly enhanced by the presence of 15 distinguished out-of-state visitors. W e , your Committee, wish to thank you for this opportunity to serve in this capacity. Fraternally submitted, K E N N E T H W . SHREVE, ROBERT C . M E N G E S JAMES P. B R O W N W I L L I A M J. KIRKHAM G L E N N E . BARTON
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ADDRESS OF T H E GRAND MASTER.
The time for the Address of the Grand Master having arrived, the chair was turned to the Deputy Grand Master and M.'. W.'. ARMAND H. BISHOP then delivered the following address which upon proper motion and affirmative action thereon was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers. To the M:.
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Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
M Y BRETHREN:
Having assembled in this beautiful Scottish Rite Temple for the 107th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas, we are reminded that the inexorable march of time brings to a close the administration of the affairs of this Grand Lodge for the present term. It is a time for an accounting of our stewardship. It is also time to plan for the future. It is good, my brethren, to see so many of you here. It is evidence that you are not only interested in a proper conduct of the affairs of your own Lodge, but in addition have a sincere desire to acquire further light and knowledge about the operations of the Grand Lodge. W e hope that you will participate in the transaction of the business that comes before us, and that you may return to your respective places of abode, better prepared to make your Lodge a vital living force in your community. The brethren of Kansas are pleased to extend the hand of brotherly love and friendship to our visitors from other Grand Jurisdictions. W e want our distinguished visitors to know that they are indeed most welcome, and we hope that they will enjoy themselves to such an extent that each of them will want to return to "good old Sunny Kansas." May the gracious hospitality extended to me and other Kansas representatives during our visits to your jurisdictions be repaid many times over. To those visiting our Grand Lodge for the first time, may you find the welcome we extend to be genuine and cordial. If you need information or advice, ask any of our Kansas brethren. I am sure they can help you with almost anything except the weather, and we who have lived many years in Kansas are smart enough to know that it is sometimes just as bad, or just as good, where you come from. If you do not find it to your liking, stay with us a little longer. W e can guarantee that it will be different within a week.
INTRODUCTION. Having been elected and installed as the Grand Master of Masons of Kansas a year ago, I accepted that high honor with what I believe was a justifiable pride, tempered with a great deal of humility. I think I know some of my faults and imperfections. I promised myself a year ago, that I would conduct myself and the affairs of the Grand Lodge in such a manner that none of the brethren of this great fraternity would ever have cause to regret my elevation to this high office. I have endeavored to live up to that promise. Perfection has never yet been attained by any of us here, but the Mason who is worthy of high honor should strive constantly in that direction. If o u r acts
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this year have in any way gained your approval, we are happy. On those matters that do not meet with your complete approbation, we are sad. In either case, give us credit for sincere effort. Masons should ever extend the broad mantle of Charity and Brotherly Love around their brethren, and we trust that you will extend these Masonic attributes to us, and forgive us for any faults and errors. Please believe that we have tried to be your servant and not your Master. We have tried to be of service at all times, and when decisions were necessary, we have acted in every instance for what we believed to be for the good of Freemasonry. The crying need of this day and age is for Masons who will dedicate themselves to the principles for which Freemasonry stands. Our Masonic forefathers played a most important part in creating this wonderful United States of America which we enjoy today. They wanted an America that would stand as an example to the rest of the world. Their ambition and desire was to establish a system of living and of government, founded on a corner stone of a belief in human liberty and the dignity of man. They wanted their handiwork to stand as a beacon of light, extending throughout the Universe, so that those living under tyranny and oppression in other lands could continue to hope for eventual freedom. All men long for personal liberty. W e have a natural desire to be free, and our forefathers came to this country because of that desire for freedom. They came across the ocean from many countries. Some left all of their wordly possessions behind. They were in search of personal liberty, away from a mode of life that prescribed for them the church they should attend. They had a strong urge to get away from those who would formulate their prayers and dictate when they should be said. They no longer desired to live where they were told what labor to perform, and what they could expect to receive for it. They wanted to live their own lives and to be able to worship God according to the dictates of their consciences. So they came to this unsettled country, a wilderness populated with wild beasts and savages, to begin the struggle that has given us the things which Americans hold dear. All of their desires would have ended in frustration had these hardy people not had an abiding faith in GOD, a will to do, and to work together for the common good. Even so, the lives of many were lost in the struggle, for they found that liberty does not come easy. The early history of this country lists the names of many who were honored members of our fraternity. The efforts of these brethren largely produced the Declaration of Independence, fought the Revolution, and brought forth the Constitution. This great country is our heritage. What we have is truly wonderful, and makes us the envy of all other peoples around the world. It did not come easy and the blood sweat and tears of many men and women, even their lives, were necessary before the goal of our fore fathers was reached, so that we can enjoy living in this wonderful world that is ours. W e cannot afford to sit back and relax or look complacently around us with no thought of the morrow. You may say that we enjoy peace, but I must remind you that it is a troubled peace. Most of the time it is referred to as a Cold War. Sometimes it is not so cold, for trouble, dissention, and killing wars are all over the globe. Our own country has military forces in many so called trouble spots, and some of our boys are dying. Cuba is only a few miles off our coast and is a real threat to our peace, a cancerous sore that could fester and break into a sore that would bring real trouble to the Western Hemisphere. This is the environment in which Freemasonry has operated in Kansas the past year. I need not tell you that space flights and astronauts are becoming commonplace in this electronic age. Unbelievable weapons are being devised
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and stockpiled. The American Continent can be reached in a matter of minutes from any hostile nation. A study of the golden age of Greece or Rome should teach us that our danger is not entirely from without. Those empires, like our own free country, were built by ambitious men; men who wanted a better way of life. But the better way of life ultimately led to their dissolution. People became so absorbed in lazy, luxurious living that they forgot about how they acquired it, until it was too late. There is an old story about the scientist who experimented with a frog. When he placed the frog in scalding hot water, he jumped to safety before he could be injured. But when the frog was put into luke warm water, he relaxed and enjoyed his environment to such an extent that when the scientist gradually added warmer and warmer water to the point that the frog had to jump to save his life, he no longer had control of his muscles, and he was scalded. My brethren, I sometimes feel that we are like that frog. W e must remember that there are large and important areas in which Freemasonry is banned. W e must be alert to these dangers, for one can compromise and give ground a little at a time until there is no more ground to give. W e must not compromise the principles of a manly life which we were taught first at our mothers knee, then in the neighborhood Sunday School, and then in the Masonic Lodge. Now is the time for action on the part of each of us. Tomorrow may be too late. Remember that it does no good to lock the barn door after the horse has been stolen. The first amendment to our Constitution reads: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances." History has demonstrated that a complete separation of church and state is essential to the freedom as set forth in that first amendment. Last year our Supreme Court ruled that a prayer as prescribed for use in the public schools of one of our states was unconstitutional. Howls of anguish filled the radio and television airways along with statements in the press from individuals and organizations. Many inferences were given that it was against the law to pray. It is my belief that the Supreme Court only ruled against prescription. Certainly we can pray as we please as well as when and where we please. The prayer should be from the heart, and not because it was ordered or prescribed. Efforts have been made and are now being made to make public funds available for use in private and parochial schools. Certainly our public funds should be used only in public schools. W e must continue to keep a watchful eye on proposals of this nature before the Congress, in order to insure what our forefathers fought forâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a complete separation of church and state. W e must not let the camel get his nose under the tent, for if he does, he will eventually move inâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and then the tent comes down. An examination of nations where church and state have been joined, will show that many if not all of the freedoms which we cherish have been swallowed up and no longer exist. It should be.our determination to keep America free of this situation. Let us take care that our own freedoms do not disappear. KANSAS MASONIC HOME. I place this subject in a foremost position in my address for I feel that the operation and maintenance of our Kansas Masonic Home is the most important thing which we do in our Grand Jurisdiction. If Masonry in Kansas existed for
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no other purpose than to provide for the comfort and welfare of our aged brethren and their widows and loved ones, it would be well worth our effort. I will not attempt to detail any part of the operation of the Home for M.". W . ' . OTTO R . SOUDERS, the Secretary of our Home Board, and M . ' . W . ' . S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY, our very able Superintendent, will deliver reports later in the session. These devoted servants of our Fraternity are in a class by themselves so far as deserving our respect, our heartfelt appreciation and the most encouraging words that we can find to use in our commendation for the service which they render. I speak for the Craft generally when I express to them our gratification and our sincere thanks for their efforts in behalf of humanity and for the kindly way in which they treat those who are entrusted to their care. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. It is indeed one of the greatest honors that has ever come to me and I have been privileged to preside at the meeting of the Home Board and to serve in some small way with the other eight men and women who make up this board. I know that each of them feels as I do when we visit the Home and meet personally with the residents there, and hear from their lips words of sincere appreciation for the care. It is then that a lump comes in your throat and you thank GOD for the Masons and Eastern Stars who had foresight and vision to build this wonderful monument which serves humanity in the name of Freemasonry. NECROLOGY. There is a summons that all must heed No matter what his belief or creed High of station or low of state It comes to all of us soon or late. While proper notice will be given to our fraternal dead by the committee on Necrology, I desire to pay brief tribute to the 2,016 members of Kansas Lodges who have laid down the working tools of this earthly life and picked up the golden trowel of that eternal band who find labor upon that house eternal in the heavens. While our immediate group has been spared a visit from the Grim Reaper and our list of Past Grand Masters has remained intact, these more than 2,000 brethren to whom we pay tribute this morning were our friends and our fellow workers. W e knew them and respected them for their virtues. W e loved them despite their faults. Now that they are not immediately with us, we grieve for their smile or their handclasp. W e remember their virtuesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^we extend sympathies to their loved ones and we cherish their memories in our breasts. Under this heading I should also like to pay tribute to one who was taken from our immediate family on the night of July 16. Mrs. MARTHA JANE SPANGLER, the mother of my beloved wife, was more than that for I was an orphan boy and she also was a mother to me, the only one I knew. She was not one who would put herself forward or make the headlines. Rather was she one of those modest devout Christian women with a heart of pure gold, who sought pleasures in service to others and who found delight in the good fortunes that came to her loved ones. She attained a ripe age, for she was nearly 91 when death came, but the days of her influence are not over, for she will live on in the lives of her family and those with whom she came in contact, for years to come. PAULINE and I were greatly pleased that many Masonic friends sent tributes of sympathy and offered condolences. The presence of several oiScers of Grand Lodge and five Past Grand Masters at the funeral services was most comforting to us, and we express our deep appreciation for your thoughtfulness and your many kind deeds in a time of sorrow.
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GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. During the year I have had the privilege of recommending for appointment the following Grand Representatives near the Grand Lodge of Kansas. Massachusetts—^VERNON D . MARTIN, St. Johns N o . 113, Concordia Mexico (Nuevo L e o n ) — T H O M A S L . FRANCIS, York N o . 57, Wichita Mexico ( Y o r k ) — B E N W . GRAYBILL, Old Mission No. 153, Shawnee Mission British Columbia—WM. E . MONTGOMERY, Syracuse No. 309, Syracuse India—LESTER E . M C C O N N E L L , Fortitude N o . 107, Independence Panama—^JAMES E . TAYLOR, Sharon Springs No. 417, Sharon Springs Luxembourg—WILLIAM J. YOTTER, Leoti N o . 340, Leoti Quebec—THOMAS C . RAUM, JR., Albert Pike N o . 103, Wichita Mexico (Del Pacifico)—E. LLOYD COAD, Parsons No. 117, Parsons Wisconsin—ROBERT E . FERGUSON, Marysville No. 9 1 , Marysville Upon proper recommendation by Grand Masters in other jurisdictions it has been my pleasure to issue Commissions to the following Grand Representatives of Kansas near other Grand Lodges. Mexico (York)—FREDERICK W . V O N S O N , Moreno Tasmania—H. B. FOWLER, Launceston Florida—GRANT G . GLIDER, Miami Shores West Virginia—MiLToN E. BROOKMAN, Princeton Belgium—ANDRE FRANCOIS, Bruxelles India—DR. A. C. UKIL, Calcutta
RECEPTION BY PARSONS LODGE AND O.E.S. Of all the heart warming experiences during the past year, and they were many, the reception honoring my wife and me on April 7, 1962, by Parsons Lodge N o . 117, A. F. & A. M., in the Masonic Temple, will always be treasured in my memory above all others. The reception was preceded by an excellent dinner at the First Presbyterian Church, after which about five hundred people managed to get inside the Masonic Temple for the program. W.". FRANIK Y E O M A N , Chairman of the Grand Lodge Finance Committee acted as Master of Ceremonies, and M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. McGiNNESS, Past Grand Master and present Grand Secretary, gave the address of the evening. Fun, music and fashions were the show time portion of the program and presented by Progress Chapter N o . 49, O. E. S. In fact, all local Masonic and allied organizations had a part in the evening festivities, including our young people. Folks came from all over the state to pay honor and compliment to the Grand Master. The tribute was outstanding, placing me even farther in debt to those who have trusted me with so much honor and responsibility. PAULINE and I certainly had our hearts full of happiness and gratitude that night. On November 5, 1962, Progress Chapter N o . 49, O. E. S., also had a reception honoring the Grand Master. The Worthy Grand Matron, Mrs. BERNADINE RUSSELL, and the Worthy Grand Patron, LAVERNE SPEARS, were among the large crowd on hand. As you might imagine, nothing was left undone to make it an event to be long remembered. During the year, too. Parsons Bethel N o . 29, Job's Daughters, had a party for the Grand Master. It appears that the folks at home have all been proud of the fact that a Parsons Mason was Grand Master and to me, that is the most cherished thought of all.
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CONSOLIDATIONS. Three requests for Consolidation were received by me. Two of these were" completed, but the third one failed to secure the final approval of the Lodge. I issued Edicts as provided for in our law on the others as follows: EDICT
Prom The Grand East. To the Master, Wardens and Brethren of Fraternal Lodge No. 170 and Frontier Lodge No. 104. A proposition to consolidate Fraternal Lodge N o . 170 of Linn, Kansas, and Frontier Lodge No. 104 of Washington, Kansas, has been submitted in accordance with Sec. 8, Article I X of the Constitution. T h e proceedings thereunder seem to be regular and the Secretaries of both Lodges certify that the resident membership has been notified and that the final action was favorable to the consolidation by the necessary twothirds vote in each Lodge. N o w , THHEREFORE,
I, ARMAND H . BISHOP, by virtue of the power
and authority vested in me as the duly elected and installed Grand Master of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, do hereby declare the said Lodges to be consolidated under the name and number of Frontier Lodge No. 104, located at Washington, Kansas. I T I S HEREBY ORDERED that the Secretary of Fraternal Lodge N o . 170 transmit the seal and charter of Fraternal Lodge No. 170 to the Grand Secretary at Topeka, Kansas, and that h e shall turn over all property, accounts, books, and records to the Secretary of Frontier Lodge No. 104, at the same time making a transcript of the membership of the Lodge and sending a copy thereof to the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge. Frontier Lodge No. 104 shall make due return indicating the date when the consolidation has been completed and the terms of this EDICT have been complied with. I N TESTIMONY W H E R E O F , I have hereunto set my hand at the City of Parsons this 29th day of August, A.D. 1962, A.L. 5962. ARMAND H . BISHOP
Grand Master. ATTEST: CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S
Grand Secretary. EDICT
From The Grand East. To the Master, Wardens and Brethren of Avon Lodge No. 305 and Delphian Lodge No. AA. A proposition to consolidate Avon Lodge No. 305 of Westphalia, Kansas, and Delphian Lodge No. 44 of Garnett, Kansas, has been submitted in accordance with Sec. 8, Article I X of the Constitution. The proceedings thereunder seem to be regular and the Secretaries of both Lodges certify that the resident membership has been notified and that the final action was favorable to the consolidation by the necessary two-thirds vote in each Lodge. No"w, THEREFORE,
I, ARMAND
H . BISHOP, by virtue of the power
and authority vested in me as tlie duly elected and installed Grand Master
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of the M . ' . W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, do hereby declare the said Lodges to be consolidated under the name and number of Delphian Lodge N o . 44, located at Garnett, Kansas. I T IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Secretary of Avon Lodge N o . 305 transmit the seal and charter of Avon Lodge No. 305 to the Grand Secretary at Topeka, Kansas, and that he shall turn over all property, accounts, books, and records to the Secretary of Delphian Lodge N o . 44, at the same time making a transcript of the membership of the Lodge and sending a copy thereof to the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge. Avon Lodge No. 305 shall make due return indicating the date when the consolidation has been completed and the terms of this EDICT have been complied with. I N TESTIMONY W H E R E O F , I have hereunto set my hand at the City of Parsons this 11th day of February, A.D. 1963, A.L. 5963. ARMAND H . BISHOP
Grand Master. ATTEST: CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S
Grand Secretary. I anticipate that there may be more of this should recognize their responsibility and when continue to be active and function as the Lodge tary or the Grand Master regarding procedures solidation is preferred to surrendering a charter. CORNERSTONES
AND
in the next few years. Brethren it appears that a Lodge cannot should, contact the Grand Secrenecessary. By all means, a con-
DEDICATIONS.
The Advance reports and the Proceedings of Grand Lodge will record in detail the Special Communications of Grand Lodge during the past year. There were ceremonies for three post office buildings, one court house and two Lodge Halls, at which cornerstones were laid. Grand Lodge was convened on five occasions to dedicate lodge halls, and on still another occasion to honor M.'. W.". JAMES H . TRICE, Past Grand Master, and present him with his 50 year gold lapel emblem. I am certain that each of these occasions meant much to the Lodge where we met, and we are indebted to these officers for their fine hospitality, and the wonderful way in which arrangements were detailed for our comfort and for the opportunity to present Freemasonry in one of its oldest ceremonies. There are few times that Masonry has the opportunity to appear to such advantage as is available to us in these public ceremonies. I hope that Lodges will continue to keep in touch with local situations and whenever there is an opportunity to extend an invitation, it should be done. MASONIC SERVICE
ASSOCIATION.
The Masonic Service Associaion is now over forty years old and has behind it a fine record of service to the Craft throughout the several Grand Jurisdictions. While we do not subscribe to the Veteran's Visitation service, we do offer our support to the Association and they in turn render us very valuable service, in addition to sending the Short Talk Bulletin and other material to our Lodge officers. I wish that we might make greater use of the material that is available. Certainly we do receive much benefit from this fine association which is now under the direction of Bro. JACK CUNNINGHAM, a Past Master of one of our Kansas Lodges. I recommend that we continue our support.
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One of the interesting events of this year's meeting of the M. S. A. was the presence of M . ' . W . ' . WILLLAM H . QUASHA, Grand Master of the Philippines, who made a report on Project Textbooks, and lauded the efforts of our Grand Lodge in their prompt action in support of this project. H e presented me with a fine plaque on behalf of his Grand Lodge and I was indeed proud to receive it. I wish that each of you could know this fine gentleman from the other side of the world who ranks with the very finest Masonic brethren that I know. W e also learned in this meeting that our good Kansas Mason, W . ' . Bro. J O H N D . CUNNINGHAM is to retire from the burdens of his office. W e will surely miss his fine leadership, but in all fairness he has earned his retirement if and when he takes it. GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL. For many years, Kansas stood aloof of this fine coordinated effort to build a Masonic Memorial near the National Capitol and thus present Freemasonry in a favorable light to the hundreds of thousands of visitors to Washington each year. In recent years, we have come to realize that this many million dollar memorial on top of Shooters Hill in Alexandria Virginia deserves the support of all Masonic Groups in the United States and have made an annual contribution of $2,500 towards its operation. It was my pleasure to make this presentation in Alexandria last month, while at the Grand Master's Conference. If each of you could have been there on that occasion, I am sure that you would feel that this is a most worth while object of our favor and that we should continue our support of it. I recommend that our annual contribution of $2,500 be continued. I also urge each Lodge to see to it that any of their members who may plan to visit Washington D . C , include a day, or at least a part of a day at this shrine to the foremost American Mason, who was also first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen, our venerable Brother GEORGE WASHINGTON.
GRAND M A S T E R ' S AND GRAND SECRETARY'S CONFERENCES. The meeting of the Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries in Washington", D. C. during the week of February 22 each year, offers an opportunity for association with the heads of Masonry from all of North America and from some of the foreign countries. There is much good from the exchange of ideas, the wonderful and inspiring addresses and the good fellowship that prevails. I am convinced that Masonry operating as it does in 49 separate Grand Lodges, each of which is sovereign within its own territory, would develop many quarrels and misunderstandings if it was not for the amalgamating influence that comes from the understanding and mutual respect that is developed during these conferences. By all means they should be continued and I recommend that we continue to send Our Deputy Grand Master, Grand Secretary and our Grand Master. An unusual development came about in the recent Conference. By a vote of 33 to 17, the report of the Time and Place Committee was rejected and afterward it was decided to hold the 1964 Conference in Kansas City, Mo. I did not participate in the preliminary discussions, but when M . ' . W . ' . MARTIN DICKINSON, Grand Master of Missouri extended an invitation to meet in Kansas City, I was glad to join with him and gave assurance that the Grand Lodge of Kansas would stand ready to assist if called upon. This meeting in Kansas City removes the Conference from Washington, D. C. for the first time since organization, and will afford all Grand Lodges in the
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mid west an opportunity for larger representation than usual. I feel that as many of our Past Grand Masters as can conveniently attend, should do so. I hardly know what to recommend in the way of an appropriation for at least defraying their hotel bills, but I do feel that expenses of those named, our Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master and Grand Secretary should be delegated with an appropriation large enough to cover their expenses, and that an additional amount of $1,000 be appropriated for allocation among such of the Past Grand Masters of our Grand Lodge as may be able to attend with not more than a maximum of $75 to any one of them. During the Conference just ended, our Grand Lodge was honored in that I was invited to serve on the Program Committee of the Conference. VISITS TO OTHER GRAND JURISDICTIONS. Perhaps the most pleasant privilege that a Grand Master enjoys is that of visiting other Grand Jurisdictions upon proper invitation. On these visits there is an opportunity to learn many ideas and techniques that are so necessary in the operation of a Grand Lodge. I know that I have benefited greatly from mingling with the Grand Officers and other informed brethren during the visits which I was able to make during the year. In addition, there is the delightful association with the brethren and their ladies, the formation of friendships that are so valuable in the operation of our great fraternity. I express my sincere thanks for all the many courtesies that were extended to my wife PAULINE and myself during these visits, and I hope that we may repay in some measure those who represent the Grand Lodges in which we were so graciously received. It was impossible for me to accept all the invitations extended, but I was glad to visit all of our sister Grand Lodges bordering on Kansas: Nebraksa, Missouri, C )lorado and Oklahoma and also the Grand Lodge of Iowa, where we had the pleasure of the company of M.". W . ' . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary and his good wife, FRANCES. M . ' . W . " . RICHARD L . SECKER, Past Grand Master and his gracious wife K A Y made the trip with us to St. Louis and their presence added much to our pleasure. MIDWEST CONFERENCE ON MASONIC EDUCATION. The Mid-west Conference on Masonic Education brings together officers students and Masonic scholars from 12 mid west Jurisdictions for a two day work shop or exchange of ideas and programs. A formal program is set up as a skeleton and then discussions emanate from the subjects presented. Kansas was one of the original sponsors of this conference and many of our leaders in Masonic Education have appeared on the programs during the 12 years that it has been in existence. The knowledge gained from the papers and discussions has proved to be invaluable to us in planning our own Masonic Education program. The Conference met in Chicago during October and your Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Senior Warden, Grand Secretary and M . ' . W . ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY Chairman of our Masonic Education Committee were all in attendance and participated in the exchange of ideas. Our Grand Senior Warden, R.'. W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON was in charge of one of the panels and handled his assignment admirably. H e has been selected as the Program Chairman for next year's Conference which is quite a compliment to him and to our program. I recommend that we continue to participate in this worth while endeavor and support this Conference.
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CENTENNIALS. Two Lodges observed Centennials during my year as Grand Master and both were most enjoyable occasions. The year 1863 was a trying one for the young state of Kansas and for Freemasonry within her borders. Nevertheless, two Lodges which were chartered during that year are now thriving and have maintained the high standards set for us over the past 100 years. Several others chartered that same year dropped by the wayside through changes in the economy and population. Paola Lodge No. 37 had a most enjoyable public observance of their centennial and I was happy to have the opportunity to speak on October 22. A fine banquet preceded the meeting. Council Grove N o . 36 held a Centennial Communication of the Lodge in the afternoon of October 23, and this was one of the most intimate and deeply moving meetings of Masons that I have attended. The attendance was not large but the expressions of the brethren proved that the seeds of Masonry were planted in good soil in that historic community on the Old Santa Fe Trail. A sumptuous dinner was served to about 200 and then the evening meeting was made public in the High School gymnasium, where presentation of 25 and 50 year membership emblems were made by R.'. W.*. ARTHUR C . HODGSON, Grand Senior Warden and the Grand Master. I am convinced that Lodges can very profitably observe 75, 90 and 100th Anniversaries to very good advantage and I urge any Lodge to use these opportunities to advance the cause of Freemasonry in their community. PRESENTATION OF FIFTY YEAR EMBLEMS. If you will refer to the Appendix to this report and examine the visitations which I made during the year, you will find that I have travelled the length and breadth of this state, and have presented over 100 of the beautiful gold S U N FLOWER lapel emblems which the Grand Lodge of Kansas uses to recognize 50 years of affiliation in a regular lodge of Freemasons. This was a wonderful experience for me, for in addition to having the privilege of presenting 50 year emblems to two of our beloved and venerable Past Grand Masters, there were numerous other devoted servants of Freemasonry among the list. This wondreful experience is not limited to the Grand Master, for on numerous occasions, it was not possible for me to answer the call or accept the invitation. Other Officers of Grand Lodge, Past Grand Masters and District Deputies were called into service, and in many cases. Lodges in other jurisdictions made the presentation as a courtesy to us. The 50 year presentation is one which a Lodge may use to build up a fine community party, a covered dish supper, or some other meeting appropriate to the occasion. Usually the recipient gets a considerable pleasure out of the recognition being made before his family and his friends. I feel that this practice should be encouraged and am sure that it will be. W e cannot overlook the loyalty and devotion of a member who has supported his Lodge and Freemasonry for the best 50 years of his life. W e should be considerate of his health and his wishes. Presentation in the home by a delegation of the Lodge is oftimes necessary. W e should always extend courtesy to the member and his family, and make the presentation suited to the conditions encountered. I will cherish for many years the memory of every single occasion where presentation of these emblems was made.
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VISITATIONS.
Aside from the presentation of emblems, I have been called upon to make many other visits during the year. Each has been a great experience, but it has consumed much time and travel. My visits took me over 40,000 miles via auto, train, airplanes, and on several occasions, hitch hikes with fellow Grand Lodge Officers. Every mile of the distance has been pleasant and the GoOD LORD ABOVE has looked with favor upon me and been most kind. His protecting arm has ever been around me. I hope that you will feel that I have done my bit for the Fraternity and I do feel that I have tried as best I could to perform what was expected. It has meant some sacrifice at times, but the pleasures have greatly outweighed the inconveniences. Friends have been made, handclasps have been warm, and my heart has been made to beat with grateful pride on many occasion. If ever there was any doubt about the justification of our great fraternity, it has been removed, for every visit provided an inspiration and supported my belief in the brotherhood of man. A list of my visits will be found in the appendix at the close of my address. BUILDING
PROJECTS.
Several Building Projects have been investigated or reviewed by me during the year. Most of these have been investigated by the Committee on Temple Building and Remodeling, and I am indebted to W.". D O N C. HEMINGER, Chairman of the Committee for much help and assistance in this very important work of Grand Lodge. Approval has been given to the following Lodges for various undertakings: To purchase land for future building, Sharon Springs; To draw plans and accept bids, Russell and Dodge City; to purchase partnership interest in building, McCune; to buy building occupied by the Lodge, Denton; and to acquire building and remodel, Latham. I feel that we should make a better use of our Grand Lodge Committee on Temple Building and Remodeling. Perhaps this committee may have some recommendations in this direction. At least a study has been made of the activities of similar committees in other Grand Jurisdictions. There are many lodges in Kansas that need the help of brethren outside their own membership in planning and financing. I hope that we may make some progress in solving this need. SPECIAL
DISPENSATIONS.
During the past year, I have granted 135 requests for Special Dispensations as per list appended hereto. Some few requests have been denied. Seventy of these requests have been for shortening of time between degrees and no doubt many of these requests could be eliminated if the suggested change in our law to a 14 day period is adopted. I have required the prescribed fee of $5.00 for each of these and while the detail of accounting for these fees has been graciously assumed by the Grand Secretary's office, the correspondence still requires a considerable amount of the Grand Master's time which could be spent in other avenues of endeavor. Fees for other than the shortening of time between degrees have been waived as I am quite sure that the contemplated action in each case was for the best interests of Freemasonry and the efficient operation of our Lodges. List of Dispensations granted and purposes for which issued follows: REQUESTS FOR SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS GRANTED TO FEBRUARY 1, 1 9 6 3 .
For shortening time between degrees For holding Special Elections and Installations
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To take Charter from Lodge Building 2 For opening Stated Communication early 1 Holding State Communication on other than regular night 10 For traveling to confer Degrees (Dramatized Team) 19 Conferring Degrees out of State 1 Conferring Degrees by out-of-state Lodges traveling to our Grand Jurisdiction- 2 For holding Joint Installation with Eastern Star. 2 For Conferring Degrees at the Masonic Home 1 Special Communication to transact business 1 Ballots upon petition coming from out of state 1 Total
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The members of the Council of Administration have given generously of their time and talents this year. Our regularly scheduled meetings were held, and most of the members were generally present at cornerstone and dedication ceremonies, and centennials, plus many other Masonic gatherings. Your Grand Master has constantly consulted with them seeking advice and assistance. Their counsel has always been timely and good, and aid has never been withheld when needed. I will certainly â&#x20AC;˘ miss the fine fellowship afforded when these dedicated Masons assemble for a meeting. It was good medicine for me. DISCIPLINE
EMERALD LODGE N O . 2 8 7 , LAKIN.
One of the really unpleasant duties that fell to my lot was the necessity to issue an order to the officers of Emerald Lodge No. 287 to send summons to all resident members and to receive the Grand Master in a Special Communication of the Lodge on the evening of October 3, 1962. W . ' . JAMES E . TAYLOR, the Chairman of the Jurisprudence Committee was also asked to attend and was present. This action should have been entirely unnecessary for M . ' . W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY, had issued an order during his term. For some reason .the officers of the Lodge paid little regard to it and continued to show a most unmasonic attitude toward one of our deceased Past Grand Masters and a substantial benefactor of the Lodge. I was duly received, after which the situation was discussed thoroughly, a course of action outlined, and the matter was disposed of through the efforts of W.'.
JAMES
E . TAYLOR
and
the
complete
cooperation
of
W.".
NORMAN
F.
MCCLAREN, Master of the Lodge during the previous year. I am happy that a satisfactory solution was found, and that the Lodge officers came to understand that an order from a Grand Master demands proper attention and obedience. DISCIPLINE
BY-LAW 3-316.
For the first time in a great many years a Master of one of our Lodges was charged with Un-Masonic conduct by four Past Masters of his Lodge. The nature of the charges seemed to justify invoking the provisions of By-law 3-316, and the accused was immediately suspended from office and ordered to trial by the Grand Lodge as provided by our Trial Code. The case was assigned to the chairman of our Trials and Punishments Committee, W.*. WILLIAM J. YOTTER, who has done an outstanding service to Freemasonry while serving on this Committee during the year.
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Our able R.'. W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON, Grand Senior Warden was requested to represent the Grand Lodge as counsel at the trial and did an outstanding and most commendable service in our eflFort to protect the good name of the Fraternity in one of our better Masonic cities. Along with our Grand Secretary, I attended the hearing in person. A report on the outcome of the matter will be dealt with in routine committee reports. I desire to comment upon it here because I feel it my duty to report it to the Grand Lodge, and because I came away from the hearing with a feeling that the whole conduct of this matter reflects great credit upon our system of trial procedure and the provisions of our Masonic Law. I feel that our law provides every protection for those who might be seriously injured in a hearing where unsavory matters are discussed and at the same time provides for a speedy assessment of the facts and the determination of a just disposition of the case. Certainly the good name of our Fraternity must be preserved, and I believe that our system of trial procedure serves that purpose without fanfare, publicity or what migh develop ino a serious division in a Lodge. While this was a most unpleasant experience for me, I must report that I believe that the end result was good for everyone concerned, and brought, justice with a minimum of disturbance. I also desire to commend all parties who had anything to do with the handling of this case, and particularly to the four Past Masters of the Lodge who were willing to "stand up and be counted". W e must not be over zealous or spiteful in what might be a misuse of the provisions of our law, but when a Master or any other Mason violates the vows which he has assumed, it is our duty as officers and our responsibility to the good name of our beloved Fraternity, to also "stand up and be counted." GRAND LODGE ATTENDANCE. Until four years ago, there might have been some excuse for the very poor representation of Lodges at the Annual Communications of our Grand Lodge. When we liberalized our law and began paying per diem to one representative from each Lodge, it was no longer possible for a Master to say that he could not aflford to "take a day oflF". Perhaps the $10 per diem is not adequate, but if so, the law can be amended, and the place to do that is right here in Grand Lodge. I am much concerned with the resume of the year's work reported by our Grand Secretary, and the fact that it took 199 of our Lodges last year to raise 93 brethren. One hundred six of our Lodges raised not a single brother. This compares with 87 Lodges with a similar record in the previous year and 90 the year before that. With these records before us, we conclude that many of these lodges that are without work must accept some measure of responsibility for their failure to attract petitioners. I know as well as you do that we are not permitted to solicit members to join our fraternity, but I am also wise enough in the ways of the world to know that no one is attracted to a lodge room that does absolutely nothing to attract any one to join us. Customers do not go to a dry goods store to buy merchandise when the windows are boarded up. They hunt up a store that displays its merchandise in an attractive window that is well lighted and expertly decorated. Last year there were 73 Lodges reported by the Credentials Committee that were not represented in Grand Lodge. The previous year the figure was 96. Twenty-eight of these lodges are second offenders that is, had n o one at Grand Lodge either of the past two years. While I have not fully analyzed these statistics, I feel safe in assuming that there is a definite relationship between all of these circumstances. The same
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Master who says: "Let somebody else do it", is very likely the same Master who says: "All of our young men are leaving home before they are old enough to petition", or, "The boys just aren't interested in Masonry any more." This is a defeatist attitude and it has no place in our Fraternity. There are many examples of just the opposite attitude and a completely opposite result. W e dedicated a lodge room last September. The jurisdiction of that Lodge does not extend six miles in any direction and I doubt if the total population in the whole jurisdiction numbers more than 1,500 men women and children. But that Lodge was blessed with leadership, young men, who decided their old upstairs lodge room was unsuited if not a disgrace. There was an empty store building across the street. It had no plumbing and it was anything but suitable, but they got an option on it, then secured Grand Lodge approval to raise some funds. They enlisted the members who did the decorating, laid a double floor (which was a good thing, for on the night of the dedication, a single layer might not have supported the jam packed r o o m ) . They got the plumbing taken care of, put down a wall to wall carpet, and on the night of the dedication, they had it all paid for and a tidy sum in the bank. While all of this was going on, the lodge received 8 petitions and the situation in that community is not unlike the ones that we complain about. I use one Lodge as an example. There have been others. My brethren, I am convinced that walls or furniture do not make a lodge. You may have the facilities, but unless you have a positive and a devoted leadership in your Lodge, there will be unfinished work on your trestle board, or perhaps no work at all. The leaders of that little lodge, 92 members that I have been talking about did not accept a defeatist attitude. They said they could, and they did! When it comes time for the District Meeting or the Grand Lodge, you do not find that lodge's seat empty. They see to it that their representatives are in attendance, ready and eager to drink in any suggestions or ideas that they can use in the operation of their Lodge. The Grand Lodge did not enact By-law 3-621 just for fun. The officers looked at the record and saw that Kansas was almost at the bottom of the list of Grand Lodges in the matter of attendance at the Annual Communications. They saw that there might be a connection between this lack of enthusiasm for Grand' Lodge and the failure of these lodges to attract candidates, or discharge the duties encumbment upon the lodge. It is the ambition of your Grand Lodge officers to arrange a program for Grand Lodge that will provide those of you who attend to get some measure of inspiration that you can take back to your Lodge. The law now provides that a lodge which fails to be represented in Grand Lodge at least one year in three must show cause why they should not be disciplined. Those who fall in this category will be cited to the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D. for consideration and recommendations from that Committee. This gives us no pleasure, I can assure you, but I am convinced that the time has come for all of us to take a more realistic view of our present situation and I ask your cooperation to this end. YOUTH AND FREEMASONRY IN
KANSAS.
Much is being said these days about a youth program, support of DeMolay and the effect that all of this will have upon the future of Freemasonry. I agree whole heartedly with the general idea that we must recognize that the youth of our land hold the destiny of our Fraternity. If that is true, then the policies of our Grand Lodge during recent years are sound and must be continued. The attempt to encourage our youth to appreciate our free public school system, our whole Public School program, and our support
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and encouragement of DeMolay have received serious consideration during the past year. W e have done much but we should do more. Someone has said that " A boy is the only thing G O D can use to make a man. Let us help him all we can." Bro. J O H N G . FLECK writing in the News Letter of the Northern Jurisdiction of the Scottish Rite for January 1963 discusses the whole problem in an understanding and comprehensive manner, ending his discussion is a stirring plea for support of DeMolay. I quote from the article: "The Order of DeMolay oflfers to youth a development program in depth which leads to 'self discovery.' ". . . Self-discovery is the end product of a great challenge mastered when the mind commands the person, physically and morally, to do the impossible for the sake of something outside the selfâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a principle, a difficult task, another human life. . . . DeMolay is committed to the goal of developing more self reliant citizens by helping young men to discover their real worth. ". . . There are no simple solutions to . . . open the way to self discovery. It is up to all of us to make certain that through DeMolay our youth have the opportunity to discover their capacities for endurance, for positive achievements and helping others." DeMolay in Kansas is gaining under the fine leadership of M.'. W.'. BRUCE N E W T O N , the active member of the Supreme Council for Kansas, but he is only one. You will see an example of what DeMolay is doing in Wichita this morning when we call off and receive the Master Councillor and his officers. M.'. W . ' . Bro. N E W T O N tells me that they have nearly 500 DeMolay boys in Wichita and that the program is accomplishing what is intended. How is DeMolay doing in your city? The Grand Lodge of Kansas gave sanction to the DeMolay sponsorship only a few years ago. Since that time many lodges have undertaken the sponsorship of many chapters. What does sponsorship of a DeMolay chapter mean? Most of you probably think that all that is involved is providing a place to meet and perhaps underwriting some equipment or robes. I'll tell you that from more than 20 years of experience in this youth work, the crying need is first of all the adult leadershipâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the DeMolay Dads to meet with these boys, give them guidance and purpose and see that the real objectives of this fine organization are realized. I sincerely trust that you will understand from what you will see here this morning what can be done in DeMolay. If you are not working at it in some Chapter in your city or near your Lodge, you are missing a fine opportunity to make a contribution to the youth of our state and to the future of our great Fraternity. Always remember that the youth of today are the men and the Masons of tomorrow. DISTRICT MEETING AND LECTURER. The Committee on Ritualistic Work will report on the District Meetings, so I will make but brief comment on this subject. I do feel that under our system, proficiency in the ritual of our Order has achieved an all time high. Credit for this must go to the Chairman of the Committee M . ' . W..'. JAMES H . TRICE, who has given many years of direction and leadership to this effort. He has been ably assisted by two fellow workers, M . ' . W . ' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND and our most accomplished Grand Lecturer, M.'. W.". E. G L E N N ROBISON.
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W e were shocked when our beloved Bro. G L E N N had a set back last spring and the wise planning of this committee was immediately obvious for we were able to call upon W . ' . MARC BOSS for his able assistance. All District meetings were held and the reports were fine. Thank you Bro. MARC for doing such a fine job in an emergency. I do feel that we should redistrict the state. There have been some new Lodges and some consolidations since our last map was published and while we are at the job, it is my feeling that boundaries should be reformed and the number of districts materially reduced. Distance does not mean too much to us under present modes of travel. I recently held three meetings in three cities almost 100 miles apart, and on three consecutive nights, W . ' . FRED PECHIN was present with his delegation from the Masonic Home residents. Bro. FRED does this as a fine brotherly act which adds much to the pleasure of the Home folks, but it demonstrates the fact that one can "get around." A redistricting which would reduce the number of districts by 15 or even 20: might ease the burden on our Grand Lecturer, and the difficulties of setting up a pace killing series of meetings which are now customary. By-law 2-130 provides for not less than 50 districts. W e now have 79. I therefore recommend that the incoming Council of Administration consider this matter and materially reduce the number of districts during the coming year. GRAND M A S T E R ' S BANQUET. Beginning two years ago, the custom of haying a dinner on Wednesday night of Grand Lodge was inaugurated by M . ' . W . ' . RAY W . KINZIE, and I have continued the arrangement. I feel that this opportunity to "break bread together" is good, and it also affords us a measure of inspiration for we get to see the young men and young women who have won our college scholarships in the Essay Contest. I hope that the practice may be continued. GRAND ORATOR. While attending the Grand Lodge of Iowa last September, it was my privilege to hear Dr. A N T H O N Y MARINACCIO, the superintendent of schools of Davenport deliver an address at the Grand Master's Dinner during the Annual Communication of Grand Lodge. I immediately decided to try and secure him for the same sort of an assignment at our Grand Lodge, and I was delighted to find him agreeable to come to Wichita. I am certain that you will be delighted at what he has to say to us this evening, for he speaks the Kansas language. Most important he is vitally interested in what the Masons of Kansas are now pledged to supportâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the training of our youth, and the support of our system of free public education. I wish to express my thanks to this fine Brother Mason for making the trip to Kansas, and for his great contribution to our sessions. AREA MEETINGS AND COMMITTEE ON MASONIC EDUCATION. M.'. W . ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY, Past Grand Master responded to my urging and again headed the Committee on Masonic Education, which has come to be one of the really important committees of Grand Lodge. This committee sponsors the Quarterly publication which is now regarded as one of the better Grand Lodge publications. The Committee also sponsors the Area Meetings and during the past year five of these were held in widely scattered areas. Much benefit has come from the discussion periods which are a vital part of the program. I believe that they
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R:. W:. ARTHUR c. HODGSON, Grand Senior Warden, reporting from his Discussion group at Parsons Area M eeting. M:. W:. ARMAND H. BISHOP (wearing coat) presides, while M:. W:. SCOTT E. KELSEY, Chairman of the Committee, makes the record at the Secretary's desk. Five Area Meetings were held during the year. reached an aU time high during the present year. Many of the recommended law changes which will be placed before you originated in these discussion groups. I am grateful to M.¡. W .. ¡. Bro. SCOTT for the fine leadership which he has displayed in the field of Masonic Education. We will look forward to the report of this committee. COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The activities of this Committee during the past year have brought much recognition to our Grand Lodge. The Essay Contest which was begun a few years ago is growing in favor and is the pattern for other Grand Lodges in this field. We have concluded its most successful year and the 12 High School Seniors who are to profit from the $3,000 in CoUege Scholarships are to be presented to you this evening. Project Textbooks, was undertaken in the faU months and brought almost universal cooperation from schools, newspapers, radio stations, youth groups, and has provided us with nearly 100,000 used or outdated school books for shipment to the children of the Philippines. While international events disrupted the program, I am certain that the U. S. Navy will get some relief and that our books will find the desired resting place on the desks of Philippine schools. I said in the beginning of my address that we must take a firm stand in guarding our heritage. The system of free public education is a part of that heritage for education of the whole population was one of the foundations of our free constitutional form of government. Free public schools entirely separated from any domination of church or sect is one of the guarantees of our American way of life. Our Committee has not spent its time preaching about this. It has formulated a positive program and a realistic approach to educate our youth on this vital subject. While scholarship awards are a wonderful thing, the reaUy important result of the essay program has been to have over 1,000 high school seniors in our state "take a look at our Public Schools," and then write about it. In terms of doUars and cents, the cost is less than $3 each, and I submit to you that we are getting our money's worth many times over. This Grand Lodge owes a substantial debt to M:. W:. RICHARD L. BECKE!l
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who had the courage to recommend to us the creation of this committee and for fostering the program in its early stages. M.'. W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY, has contributed much to the program the past year. I also want to express to all members of the committee my sincere thanks for serving on it. When we decided to request the five junior Past Grand Masters to accept a place on this committee, we recognized that we were perhaps imposing on them, but we felt that with a committee composed of such distinguished members of our Grand Lodge, it would serve notice to the public, that we believed in the public schools and placed the work of this committee at the top of our Grand Lodge acivities. The report of the Committee will be forthcoming later in the session. DISTRICT D E P U T Y
GRAND
MASTERS.
I suppose that every Grand Master feels that the brethren who serve as District Deputy Grand Masters during his administration are superior to their predecessors in every way. Of course, this cannot always be true, but I truthfully say that our District Deputy Grand Masters this year are at least as fine and as dedicated a group of Masons as ever served this Grand Lodge in that capacity. With honors come responsibilities, and these distinguished brethren have discharged their responsibilities ably and honorably. They know at first hand the finances, the personnel, and the problems, if any, of the lodges in their district. Their reports to me have been prompt, and from the reports, I have been greatly helped in the administration of the affairs of Grand Lodge. I am indeed proud of these brethren, and find myself very much indebted to them for their advice and assistance. C O M M I T T E E O N TRIALS A N D
PUNISHMENTS.
There has been an unusual heavy load of work for this committee during the past year, but I am pleased to report that the Committee has functioned in a most satisfactory manner. They have taken care of all cases referred to them promptly and as far as I can determine, the committee has done much to protect the good name of Freemasonry and at the same time has endeavored to be fair minded and charitable. Service on this Committee is not a pleasant task, and W . ' . WILLIAM J. YoTTER, Chairman, and the members of his committee deserve the sincere thanks of this Grand Lodge. They will be asked to report later in this Annual Communication. CONDITION O F T H E
ORDER.
During the calendar year 1962, 106 lodges failed to raise a single brother and 93 raised only one. That is not good. During the year we had a loss of over a thousand members. I have traveled all over the state several times, visiting the very smallest lodges as well as the largest. I have also been many times in meetings of organizations where the membership eligibility is dependent upon Masonic relationship, including our youth organizations. With few exceptions, these visits have revealed the presence of leadership and proved to be an inspiration to the Grand Master. I am confident, too, that the meetings were greatly enjoyed by those present for the most part, at least. In some cases, there is reason to believe that the prosperity and growth of Freemasonry in that area would be greatly improved as a result of the meetings held. The fact remains however, that many of our smaller lodges are withering on the vine. In the smaller communities, young folks are going away to colleges
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and universities never to return so that there is little material for replacement of older members. These older members gradually disappear, the lodges have no activity, either ritualistic or social, and they let their buildings become eyesores in the community. This is not true in all cases. There are many places where the brethren have decided to do something to improve the situation. And in most of these places, investigation reveals that the wives of the brethren are lending support and encouragement in every possible way. W e have a history of many of these undertakings in the office of the Grand Secretary. Whatever your problem may be, we have a record of some lodge in like circumstances that may help you. If you want to build a new temple, buy an old building and fix it up to fit your purposes, or do some remodeling in your present quarters, we can show you how it has been done by others. Whether your lodge is large or small, has money or has none, we can show you an example of how it has been accomplished elsewhere. Some of our lagging lodges are in communities where a few minutes drive in a high powered automobile would take them to another lodge. Many of these might consider consolidation with other lodges. Although the larger percentage of our lodges are active and alive, many are suffering from a lack of proper leadership. W e are thankful that we have so many brethren who have served our fraternity faithfully and for many years, but we need to attract more young blood to take their places and furnish competent and efi'ective leadership in order that the world at large may know that Freemasonry is a vital force for good. Whether or not a lodge is busy conferring degrees on candidates, I firmly believe that programs should be held where families and friends may be invited. W e cannot invite our friends to petition for the mysteries, but we can let them know that here is a Masonic lodge. During the past several years, I have attended all sorts of joint meetings with ladies present. Having enjoyed themselves, they get busy telling their friends about it. In communities where Masons show an active interest in DeMolay, Job's Daughters or Rainbow Girls, you are apt to find a good lodge. These young people don't miss much, and in what better manner can you demonstrate a reason for being on earth than to let them know something concerning Freemasonry and its meaning. After all, they will some day take your place in the lodge, community, state and nation. There are all kinds of programs that could include families. A few suggestions are anniversaries, ladies nights, father and son, father and daughter, O. E. S. nights, family nights, 50-year presentation of emblems. I am sure you can think of many others. You may believe from what I have said that the condition of Freemasonry in Kansas is not good. Nothing could be farther from the truth. The thoughts expressed are only meant to be of some help to those that need assistance. Many of our smaller lodges are doing exceedingly well. Most lodges do excellent ritualistic work. W i t h but few exceptions, they are in good financial condition. It is high time, though, that we recognize the fact that we are not attracting as many to Freemasonry as we should. It is time that we let the public know something of the goodness of the institution, for there is no organization outside the church with a greater potential for good than the Masonic Fraternity. WAIVER OF PER CAPITA ON LIFE MEMBERS. The last Annual Communication of Grand Lodge considered briefly a resolution submitted by Orient Lodge N o . 51 which was referred to the Jurisprudence Committee and held over in the Committee. This year a second resolution has
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been received from lola Lodge N o . 38, requesting similar action. This also has been referred to the Jurisprudence Committee and has received consideration by the committee. The granting of Life Memberships is a bad habit to fall into. Many lodges discovered .this many years ago when they were sold for a lump sum. The present law does not require the issuing of Life Memberships to 50 year members. What it does require is that if you grant a Life Membership, it will mean what it says and your Lodge cannot go to that brother and say: " W e only meant to let you out of paying local dues. If you do not give us the $3 for Grand Lodge, you will be suspended." That, my brethren, is what caused the amendment to By-law 4-402 in 1959. I am not so much concerned with the loss of the $1 that goes to the Grand Lodge. I am greatly concerned with the loss of the $2 that goes to our Kansas Masonic Home. Expenses there are increasing and our income through lack of degree work and decreasing membership is decreasing. I ask you to consider the matter from that angle. The Jurisprudence Committee will make report on this subject which I hope you will consider seriously, and from all angles. R E C O M M E N D E D LAW C H A N G E S .
I am submitting the following recommended changes in our law. These come about through my observations and from discussions with Grand Lodge officers and members of the Craft. Some of them were thoroughly discussed during the Area Meetings on Masonic Education. In each case I am convinced that the recommended adoptions are fully justified and that they will be of benefit to Freemasonry in Kansas and the operation of our Lodges. RECOMMENDATION NO. 1.
In recent years. Grand Masters have been besieged with inquiries and requests for waiver of time required to petition for the Mysteries of our Order. In many cases the request has come on behalf of young men who have attained an age of majority, and are about to leave for military service, attend college or enter employment in another state. In other cases men of quasi military status employed upon missile bases, reclamation projects, construction work and related employment find it impossible to reside in one locality long enough to meet our requirement of a year's residence within this Grand Jurisdiction. This matter was discussed at some length in the Area Meetings last October and it appears that the best interests of the Fraternity would be served if SEC. 1 of ARTICLE X of the Constitution was rewritten. I therefore recommend that the SEC. 1, ART. X be amended to read as follows: SEC. 1.
RESIDENCE
OF PETITIONER
FOR MYSTERIES:
A
Lodge
shall not receive a petition for the Mysteries of Masonry from any candidate, unless he is at the time and has been for the six months immediately preceding an actual resident within its territorial jurisdiction; PROVIDED, The petition of a sojourner in the Military or Naval Service or one who is employed in defense work or construction projects may be received by the Lodge within whose jurisdiction he is stationed or by the Lodge within whose jurisdiction he is a temporary habitant while in such service without regard to the period of residence. Every such petitioner shall be thoroughly investigated by correspondence or otherwise. RECOMMENDATION N O . 2.
During the year, Fraternal Lodge N o . 170 at Linn and Frontier Lodge N o . 104 at Washington were consolidated under the provisions of SEC. 8, ART. IX
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of the Constitution. All proceedings were regular and the requirement that the Lodges "whose jurisdiction is common, or adjoining" was fully met. However, after the consolidation was effected and new jurisdictional boundaries established, the city of Linn was found to be within the jurisdicton of Greenleaf Lodge No. 232. As a result, any young man who lives in Linn, and who desires to petition for the Mysteries, would have to petition the Lodge at Greenleaf, and not the one where his father or other members of his family may hold membership. To correct this situation and any others which may develop, I recommend that SEC. 8, ART. I X of the Constitution be amended by adding the following paragraph thereto: W h e n any such consolidation accomplished hereunder changes jurisdictional boundaries so that the city in which the lodge surrendering its charter lies within the jurisdiction of a Lodge other than the one with which such lodge was consolidated, concurrent jurisdiction shall exist between the two lodges, over that territory which was previously in the jurisdiction of the Lodge which surrendered its charter. RECOMMENDATION N O . 3.
Thirty-seven jurisdictions in the United States and Canada now permit advancement in less than our requirement of four weeks between degrees. Many of them go so far as to permit advancement as soon as the candidate is proficient. It is felt that many of the hundreds of Entered Apprentices in our jurisdiction who have taken the first degree and gone no further, may have fallen by the wayside because they were not permitted to advance as soon as they became proficient, or put off mastering the lectures because they had four weeks in which to work on itâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and then put it off again until they either moved away or lost interest in the fraternity. Certainly it is true that it is the responsibility of the Lodge to see that instruction of candidates is provided, and I am convinced that this can best be accomplished and many of these brethren encouraged to complete their degrees if the time between is shortened. I therefore recommend that Bylaw 4-202 be amended to read as follows: 4-202. Two weeks between degrees.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Two weeks must elapse between the dates of conferring the first and second degrees, and between the dates of conferring the second and third degrees, upon any candidate for the Mysteries or for Advancement, unless such time is abridged by the Grand Master by grant of Special Dispensation. Any Lodge violating this provision shall be required to pay Ten Dollars as a penalty for each such violation; and the Grand Master may apply such other disciplinary action as to him may seem proper. RECOMMENDATION NO. 4 .
During the year, I had occasion to require the Chairman of the Committee on Jurisprudence to incur some expense of travel and time on a matter of extreme importance to the Grand Lodge. He very graciously responded to the call for which there is no provision in our law for recompense. This is perhaps an unusual occurrence, but certainly our law should permit reimbursement, and I therefore recommend that By-law 2-308 be amended to include the members of the Jurisprudence Committee along with other committee members now provided for. This can be accomplished by simply adding two words "Jurisprudence Committee" in the last sentence of that section. RECOMMENDATION NO. 5.
During the discussion period of the Kansas City Area Meeting, it was brought out that the provisions of By-law 4-109 were being flagrantly ignored. This pro-
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vision of our law deals with a requirement for Secretaries to send notices to all other lodges regarding reception of petitions, rejections and acceptances. The complaint was made that this requirement was made when only a few lodges enjoyed con-current jurisdiction, but now with county wide concurrent jurisdiction in four counties it has added a great burden to Secretaries and that it accomplished little if any real benefitâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;particularly if the secretaries fail to send the notices. Following this discussion, the Grand Secretary sent a questionnaire to Secretaries in the four counties where concurrent jurisdiction exists and the result of the poll shows that the secretaries feel that this by-law should be repealed. About one fifth of them felt that it should be retained or at least that portion of the law dealing with rejections. In order to accommodate everybody I feel that the law should be made optional and not mandatory. I therefore recommend that the By-law 4-109 be amended to read as follows: 4-109. Concurrent Jurisdiction over Petitioners. Notice.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;In all cases where two or more Lodges have concurrent territorial jurisdiction, the Secretary of each Lodge may notify the others of all petitions for the Mysteries of Masonry received by such Lodge from petitioners over whom the jurisdiction was originally concurrent, in each case giving the name, age, address and vocation of the petitioner as stated by him. When such petition is accepted or rejected a similar notice may be given, including the date of acceptance or rejection. Nothing herein shall prevent secretaries of lodges which exercise concurrent jurisdiction over candidate material from forming an association or working out a mutually agreeable plan of notification in the exchange of information covered by this by-law. RECOMMENDATION NO. 6.
My attention has been called to the provisions of By-law 2-302 which places what seems to be an undue restriction upon expenditures from the Grand Lodge Charity Fund. This fund is now in excess of $50,000 in bonds and cash on hand, and in recent years it has been accumulating beyond the demands that have been made upon it, yet any expenditure except "for the relief of destitute Master Masons in good standing, their widows and orphans" is expressly prohibited. I recognize the desirability of maintaining a sizeable sum in this fund so that we may have funds on hand to care for any disaster, plague or other contingency, however, it would seem to me that it has now reached a sum that is ample to cover any such catastrophy that might reasonably be expected to occur. I therefore recommend that By-law 2-302 be amended to provide that whenever this sum reaches $50,000, at the end of any annual accounting period, any excess of that amount shall automatically be transferred to the General Fund of the Grand Lodge. This can be accomplished by adding the following sentence to By-law 2-302: Provided; That when the Charity Fund including bonds at maturity value and cash on hand shall exceed a total of $50,000 at the close of any annual accounting period, such sum as may be in excess of $50,000 shall be transferred to the General Fund of the Grand Lodge. RECOMMENDATION NO. 7.
Grand Lodge officers are being called upon to do much more travelling and perform many more visitations than in previous years. I feel that this is good not only for the Lodges but for the Grand Ofilcers who are able to accept these assignments. Certainly a Grand Lodge Officer will be a much better informed Grand Master when he reaches that station if he has had personal contact and experience with the brethren and the operation of the several lodges which he may visit.
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Contrary to the general understanding, about the only OfBcers of Grand Lodge who receive an allowance for this travel are the Grand Master and the Grand Secretary. To provide for travel pay for other officers while Grand Lodge is not in session except for attendance at the Area Meetings is a very difficult problem to work out equitably, and I am not recommending any change in this situation. I do feel however, and I know from personal experience that by the time a brother reaches the station of Grand Master, he has spent a good deal of his time, his energy and his money to make progress through the line of Grand Lodge officers. As Grand Master he will be required to make an even greater contribution of time and energy. I do not feel that he should have to make additional unreasonable sacrifice of money to pay his travel expense. The sum of $3,200 presently provided for the Grand Master's Contingent Fund is wholly inadequate to take care of the demands that are made upon him. The present law also provides that he should pay expense of others out of this allowance, although this has not been the actual practice for several years. Officers who receive requests from the Grand Master knowing that there isn't enough to go around will just not accept any payment from him. In order to make some attempt at correction of his whole siuation I recommend that the Grand Master's Contingent Fund be increased to $4,000 and that other requirements of the by-law be deleted so that the law will read: 2-314. Grand Master's Contingent Fund.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;At each Annual Communication Grand Lodge shall set apart and appropriate the sum of $4,000 as a contingent fund for the Grand Master. Such fund shall be used by him in defraying expenses incurred by him in the discharge of his duties. RECOMMENDATION NO. 8.
Events of recent months have seemed to suggest that it is unwise to legislate or establish by law a salary scale for the Assistant Grand Secretary and the Grand Orator. I therefore recommend that all reference to the Grand Orator and the Assistant Grand Secretary and the salaries provided them in By-law 2-306 be eliminated. RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION. I want you to know that I am deeply grateful for the high honor you conferred upon me when you elected me to serve as Grand Master. The responsibilities that this high office entails have been discharged to the best of my ability. I believe that much that is good has been accomplished during the year, and I must inform you that the major portion of the credit for these achievements should be given to others, not to the Grand Master. Our Grand Secretary, M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, has been a tower of strength. Above and beyond the call of duty, he has given of his time, his many talents, his wealth of experience and knowledge, and the facilities of his office. He minds his own business, yet is ready to assist others at a moment's notice when requested. I happen to be well acquainted with Grand Secretaries and other Masons active in other Grand Jurisdictions, and I have yet to see one who did not volunteer the information that our Grand Secretary is outstanding. The men and women in his office are likewise imbued with the idea of service. They have all been most helpful this past year. Most of the Past Grand Masters have been called upon to give aid and support to the Grand Master at some time or other and the response has been overwhelming. It has been worth a great deal to know that at all times the
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Grand Master was welcome to the benefit of such a great amount of wisdom, if necessary, and requested. The Grand Officers, Comraittemen, District Deputy Grand Masters, Masters, and many other brethren have not only taken care of their assignments in a firstclass manner, but have stood by ready to do anything else the Grand Master might request them to do. I can think of dozens of friends to whom I owe letters of thanks, and whose names might be mentioned, but I dare not name names for many would be missed while writing this report. I am glad that I can truthfully say that no Grand Master ever received more thoughful courtesies and kindly treatment than that so generously given to me. I am thankful, too, for the patience and understanding exhibited by my wife, PAULINE, who has done her very best to see that the brethren of Kansas were not disappointed in what they had a right to expect from a Grand Master. I give thanks to the GRAND ARCHITECT O F T H E UNIVERSE who has blessed
me with good health and kept his Fatherly arm about me as I traveled more than 40,000 miles in pursuit of my duties as Grand Master. In short, I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. CONCLUSION.
This has been the happiest and busiest year of my life. I have endeavored to be of service and to be a friend. You are the ones to judge whether or not I have succeeded. Tomorrow you will elect another as your Grand Master. H e is an able and competent workman, well skilled in the science of Masonry. May he feel as richly rewarded at the end of his tenure of service as I do. May GoD grant him health and wisdom, and let us all take a solemn vow to renew our assiduity to the end that Freemasonry may prosper and grow, thereby making this a better world in which to live. May the Lord lift up the light of his countenance on each of you, give you peace, and ever keep you from falling. Amen. Fraternally submitted, ARMAND H . BISHOP,
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ADDRESS.
ITINERARY.
1962 March 15 16 20 24 31
Topeka, Siloam N o . 225, presentation of emblems. Wichita, appearance KANS TV. Dighton, Teachers Appreciation Night and Essay Winners. Parsons, Installation of Job's Daughters. lola. Reception for Grand High Priest, ELROY E . TILLOTSON.
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Hepler, 50th Anniversary, Hepler Lodge N o . 298. Topeka, Topeka Lodge No. 17, presentation of emblems. Great Bend N o . 15, presentation of emblems. Parsons, Grand Master's Reception. Fort Scott, Scottish Rite Reunion. Chetopa, presentation of emblems in Chetopa Lodge N o . 7 3 . Topeka, Address to the Grand Chapter O. E. S. Parsons, Maunday Thursday.
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Junction City, laid Cornerstone for Post Office. Past Masters Banquet in the evening. Oklahoma, visit to Grand Commandery, Tusla. Omaha, Grand Commandery of Nebraska dinner. Omaha, Grand Commandery of Nebraska. Wichita, Council of Administration meeting. Wichita, Quarterly Meeting of Home Board. Climax, Reception for BERNADINE RUSSELL, Worthy Grand Matron, Order of the Eastern Star.
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Topeka, Spoke at Scottish Rite Banquet. Girard, presentation of fifty year emblem to Past Grand
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GEORGE BEEZELY.
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Bird City, laid Cornerstone for Post Office. Evening, Winona dedicated Hall of Wallace Lodge N o . 318. Russell, Conference with officers of Russell Lodge N o . 177. Emporia, Grand Commandery Sessions. Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Imperial Council Red Cross of Constantine, with M . ' . W . ' . ScoTT E. KELSEY and our wives. Ottawa, presentation of fifty year emblems. Coffeyville, presentation of fifty year emblems. Eureka, presentation of fifty year emblems. Prairie Village, presentation of emblems in Old Mission Lodge No. 153. Chanute, presentation of emblems. Fort Scott, presentation of emblems in Rising Sun N o . 8. Pittsburg, Reception for Grand Commander, JAMES G . D U F F . Emporia, presentation of fifty year emblems to Past Grand Master, FERRIS M . H I L L , former Congressman E D REES and others.
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McCune, address open meeting at Temple Lodge N o . 237 and presentation of 50 year emblems. Omaha, Grand Lodge of Nebraska. Marysville, attended State Assembly Rainbow for Girls. Dodge City, attended Grand Guardian Bethel of Job's Daughters. Towanda, spoke at the Fellowship Meeting of Towanda Lodge No. 30. Wichita, attended meeting of Grand Lodge Public School Committee. Edna, fifty year emblems in Edna Lodge N o . 345. Bronson, Open Meeting, presentation of emblems. Gridley, attended joint meeting of Lodge and Eastern Star. Presentation of emblems. Pleasanton, presentation of fifty year emblems in Eureka Lodge N o . 88. Oswego, presentation of fifty year emblems. Hutchinson, presentation of twelve fifty year emblems in Reno Lodge No. 140. Wichita, attended St. John's Day Ceremony, Albert Pike No. 303. Baxter Springs, presentation of fifty year emblems in Baxter Lodge No. 7 1 . Neodesha, St. John's Day Celebration. Manhattan, laid Cornerstone for Manhattan Post Office.
6 12 14
lola, presentation of fifty year emblems. Topeka, presentation of fifty year emblems in Golden Rule N o . 90. Hiatville, visited Hiatville Lodge N o . 216, Second Degree.
5-6 7 8 9 9 12 15 16 19 21 23 24 26
]uly
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15 17 27 28
Parsons, Parsons, Wichita, Wichita,
PAULINE'S mother passed away. Funearl for PAULINE'S mother. Council of Administration Meeting. Quarterly Meeting of Home Board.
5 11 18
Independence, occupied pulpit of First Presbyterian Church. Winfield. laid Cornerstone of Cowley County Court House. Girard, District Reception by Order of Rainbow for Sister AGNES
August
MCLEOD.
28 September 4 6 8 9-11 14 15 17-19 21 22 24-26 27 28 30 October 1 2 2 3 5 6
9 11 12 13 15 16 18-20 22 23 24 25 26 27 29-31 November 3 5
Wichita, presentation of emblems in Sunflower Lodge N o . 86. Parsons, DeMolay Installation. Parsons, 90th Anniversary of the Lodge. Marysville, laid Cornerstone of new Temple and Dedication at night, Wyoming, flew to Cody for Grand Chapter RAM, and Grand Commandery Sessions. Ft. Leavenworth, outstanding meeting in Hancock Lodge N o . 311. Parsons, Mirza Temple Ceremonial for Grand Master. Iowa, Grand Lodge of Iowa at Davenport. Kansas City, presentation of fifty year emblem in Wyandotte N o . 3. Muscotah, dedication of new Temple. St. Louis, Grand Lodge of Missouri. Colony, dedication of new Temple for Olive Branch Lodge N o . 212. Kansas City, presentation of fifty year emblems in West Gate No. 438, Colby, enroute for First Area Meeting. Colby, Area Meeting on Masonic Education. Dodge City, Conference with oflicers of St. Bernard Lodge 222 for new Temple. Kinsley, second Area Meeting on Masonic Education. Lakin, visit to Emerald Lodge 287. Galena, presentation of fifty year emblems. Kansas City, third Area Meeting on Masonic Education in Wyandotte No. 3. Lawrence, presentation of fifty year emblems in joint session of Lawrence No. 6 and Acacia No. 9. Independence, Past Masters Night, presented 50 year emblems. Parsons, Scottish Rite Meeting, speaker Judge HARRY W . FISHER. Eureka, fourth Area Meeting on Masonic Education, Parsons, fifth and last Area Meeting on Masonic Education, Osawatomie, presentation in Osage Valley No. 24. Baldwin, presentation of twenty-five year emblem to S, A L L A N DAUGHERTY, Past Grand Master, Chicago, Midwest Conference on Masonic Education, Paola, Centennial of Paola Lodge No, 37, Council Grove, Centennial of Council Grove N o , 36, Wichita, presentation of fifty year emblems in Albert Pike N o , 303, Pittsburg, Past Masters Night, Wichita, Council of Administration Meeting. Wichita, Meeting of Home Board. Fort Scott, Scottish Rite Reunion. Worked in 15th, 31st and 32nd Degrees. Russell, laid Cornerstone for new Temple for Russell N o . 177. Parsons, Progress Chapter N o . 49, O. E. S. honors Grand Master.
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BERNADINE RUSSELL, Worthy G r a n d ' Matron, and LA VERNE SPEARS,
6 9 10 12 13 14 16 21 24 26 28 December 1 7 9 10 15 19 27
Worthy Grand Patron, were present. ., Augusta, presentation in Mystic Tie N o . 74. Past Masterls Night. Parsons, Annual Past Masters Night and Fish Fry. Caldwell, dedication of new Temple. Valley Center, Annual Oyster Stew in Valley Center N o . 364. Kiowa, 75th Anniversary and presentation of emblems. Oswego, K. T. Inspection of Oswego Commahdery N o ; 7. Coffeyville, attended R. A. Mr School of Instruction. Fredonia, presentation of fifty year emblems.Belleville, attended Annual Ladies Night Party with Grand Secretary and our wives. Thayer, 50th Anniversary of Lodge building, Past Master's Night. Parsons, Commandery Inspection. • • •' Wichita, Calvary Conclave Red Cross of Constantine. Delightful evening. Coffeyville, Apron Representation, M.". W / . BRUCE N E W T O N , Principal Speaker. Kingman, Annual Meeting H. R. A. K. T. P.' Parsons, installed officers of Parsons Lodge 117. Parsons, Job's Daughters' Reception for Grand Master. Arkansas City, installing officers of Crescent Lodge No. 133. Abilene, Annual St. John's Day Celebration, Past Master's Night, presentation Seniority Certificates.
196i January 3 5 8 14 15 22-24 25 26 26 February 1 2 6 7 8 12-13 14 18-24 March 1 2 6 10-l4
Garnett, presentation of fifty year emblems to deserving brethren of Delphian Lodge N o . 44. Parsons, attended Installation of DeMolay. Altamont, Second Degree. Elk City, presentation of fifty year emblems in Carson N o . 132. Gridley, attended District Meeting with 28 members from Parsons Lodge N o . 117. Denver, attended Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter of Colorado. Wichita, Council of Administration Meeting. Wichita, Annual Home Board Meeting. Wichita, attended Five-Way Meeting of O. E. S. Chapters. Wichita, appeared at State School Administrators Meeting with members of the Public School Committee. Pittsburg, attended Potentate's Ball in Mirza Temple. Mulvane, fifty year presentation and Past Masters Night in Mulvane No. 2 0 1 . Wichita, One Year Masons Night in Bestor G. Brown No. 433. Sterling, presentation of eight fifty year emblems in Sterling No. 171. Guthrie, attended Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. Moran, presented fifty year emblems in Marmaton N o . 245. Washington, D. C , Grand Masters Conference. T V appearance on K M D program. Kansas City, Annual Ladies Night of St. Justin Conclave Red Cross of Constantine. Edna, Brothers Night, Cunningham Chapter O. E. S, Wichita, Masonic Grand Lodge week.
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GRAND LODGE CALLED OFF FOR THE CONFERRAL OF ORDER OF DEMOLAY. Following action upon the Grand Master's address, he resumed the Chair and announced that he had arranged for the State Officers of the Order of DeMolay to come before Grand Lodge and to demonstrate and exemplify the Orders for the purpose of encouraging the Order, and demonstrating the support which the Grand Lodge was extending to this most worth while youth order. Whereupon, the Grand Lodge was called from Labor to Refreshment and the Officers of the State Association arranged the paraphenalia necessary for the exemplification, then carried out the ritual in one of the most effective displays ever witnessed in Grand Lodge. Officers in the presentation were as follows: Presiding Master Councilor
JAMES B . MARTIN, JR
Wichita
Senior Deacon
B. ScoTT NELSON
Lawrence
First Preceptor Second Preceptor Third Preceptor Fourth Preceptor
CLYNE E . FOUST ALLEN E. WANN JACK M . CHINN JOEL A. NAGEL
Lawrence Liberal .Wichita .Wichita
Fifth Preceptor
VAN C. STONE
Sixth Preceptor Seventh Preceptor Candidate
RICHARD L . LEIBUNDGUT WALTER H . MOONEY, III JACK L. HURLEY....
:;
...Wichita Wichita Wichita Lawrence
The demonstration brought forth prolonged applause for the fine manner in which the orders were presented. T h e State Master Councilor, JAMES B . M A R T I N J R . , then introduced " D a d " BRUCE N E W T O N ,
Past
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, and the Active Member and Executive Officer in Kansas of the International Supreme Council of the Order of DeMolay. H e was given enthusiastic applause. The Grand Master paid high compliment to the work of both M . ' . W . ' . Bro. N E W T O N and the State Master Councilor for their efforts in behalf of the youth of our state, urged the lodge representatives to give more attention to the boys of our communities and cities and then invited the State Master Councilor to address the Grand Lodge, which he did as follows: ADDRESS. By JAMES B . MARTIN, J R . , State Master Councilor Kansas State Association, Order of DeMolay Most Worshipful Grand Master, Distinguished Brethren, Gentlemen: It is with a great deal of pleasure that I bring you greetings from the more than 2,500 DeMoIays of Kansas, and express our appreciation to your Grand Master for this kind invitation which has been extended to us. Those of us in the Order of DeMolay are proud that some of our Grand Masters of Kansas have been DeMoIays, and we are appreciative of the interest which Freemasonry everywhere is showing in our rapidly growing Order. Our Order, which takes its name from JACQUES DEMOLAY, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, was founded by the late FRANK S . LAND in
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March
JAMES B. MARTIN, JR., Slale MaSler Councilor Order of DeMolay.
Kansas City, Missouri, in 1919. The Order of DeMolay is dedicated to the same splendid virtues and precepts which were so herocially exemplified by JACQUES DEMoLAY, who was faithful even unto death to the vows and promises which he had taken. The efforts of D AD LAND in behalf of nine young men have grown to such proportions, that now more than 3,000,000 have knelt at tho. altar of DeMolay and taken solemn vows of filial love, and pledges to be reverent toward God, promises to be faithful, clean, courteous, loyal and patriotic. Our Order, which is designed for young men between the ages of 14 and 21, seeks to shape and mold our lives in such a way that we will be better sons, better brothers, fathers and husbands, and better leaders of our great country, whose citizenship we are so proud to bear. DeMolay is now international, and Kansas is proud to have 35 very active chapters. To those of you who live in cities that do not have DeMolay Chapters, I hope that you will seriously consider the lasting value that can be gained through DeMolay, and that you will investigate the possibility of sponsoring a local chapter. To those of you who live in a community that has a DeMolay Chapter, I hope that when you return home you will not only attend, but actively support your local chapter in its activities and functions. While DeMolay is an organi-
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zation for young men in the important transitional and plastic period between childhood and adulthood, we are only as strong as the members of the Masonic Fraternity who work with us. Senior DeMolays have become leaders in every walk of life and it is of interest to note that over 50 per cent of all DeMolays become Masons, more than 50 have become Grand Masters of Grand Lodges, and more than 150 Senior DeMolays have attained the 33° in Scottish Rite Masonry. W e are proud of the progress that has been made, but we are not satisfied. Presently about four new chapters are being organized in Kansas, and membership is increasing at an encouraging rate. Because we believe that the future of our country, and the freedom with which we are so richly blessed, lies with the youth of the nation, we are proud to be members of the Order of DeMolay. If I can be of any assistance to you, or if you would like additional information concerning the Order, please feel free to contaa either BRUCE N E W T O N , our Active Member at Albert Pike Lodge, or write directly to me. Most Worshipful Grand Master, I should like to again express the sincere appreciation of the DeMolays of the State of Kansas to you, and to this Grand Lodge, for the recognition afforded us this morning. Thank you very much, (prolonged applause) GRAND LODGE RECALLED T O LABOR.
Following the exemplification of DeMolay and the Grand Lodge again being in Oidet and duly tiled, the Grand Master called the Grand Lodge from Refreshment to Labor at 11:40 A.M. REPORT OF COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION. R.*. W . ' , O W E N E . HODGSON, Grand Junior Warden, presented the
following report which, on his motion, was received and referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: To the M..'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. P. & A. At. oj Kansas: A brief resume of the meetings and of action taken by the Council of Administration during the past year is submitted herewith for your approval. A copy of the minutes of all meetings is filed in the oflice of the Grand Secretary and with the Secretary of the Council. Following the close of the Grand Lodge session, March 15, 1962, at Topeka, Kansas, the Council of Administration met in the office of the Grand Master at the Grand Lodge building in Topeka. T h e following officers were elected: M . ' . W.". ARMAND H . BISHOP, President;
R.'. W.*. O W E N E . HODGSON, Sec-
retary. M . ' . W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS was re-elected to a four-year term on the Kansas Masonic Home Board. The Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank of Topeka, Kansas, was designated as the depository for Grand Lodge Funds. M . ' . W.". E. G L E N N ROBISON was appointed as Grand Lecturer. It was announced that regular Council of Administration meetings would be held at the Hotel Lassen, Wichita, Kansas, on the Friday evening preceding the Kansas Masonic Home Board meetings. Four scheduled meetings were held on the announced schedule; a special meeting was held at Manhattan, Kansas, after the corner stone ceremonies June 29, 1962. The routine business of the Grand Lodge was handled in the customary manner.
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March
At the March meeting, due to the illness of M.*. W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON, Grand Lecturer, assistant lecturers for continuing the work at district meetings, were recommended. The dates for the fall Area Meetings were approved at the April meeting; also the Council directed that 5,000 copies each of "The Fellowcraft" and "The Master Mason" be printed. The bonds held in the First National Bank in Fredonia were ordered transferred to the Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank at Topeka. Other matters of Masonic interest discussed at Council meetings included: The procedure and form for transfer of membership to and from this Grand Jurisdiction, to and from other Grand Jurisdictions; the length of state residence requirement prior to petitioning for membership; and also the required elapsed time between First and Second and between Second and Third degrees. Much attention was given to our youth programs. Project Textbook was approved. At the January meeting, the per dierri as provided in By-Law 2-311 for Assistant Lecturers was set at Twenty Dollars ($20.00) per day. Respectfully submitted, OWEN
E.
HODGSON,
Secretary. REPORT O F THE GRAND TREASURER.
R.'. W . ' . FLOYD A. PALMER, Grand Treasurer, submitted the following report, which on motion, was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: To the M:.
W:.
Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
I herewith submit report of cash and bond accounts of the Grand Treasurer of the M.'. W . ' . Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas covering the period February 17, 1962 to February 14, 1963. As per letter dated May 17, 1962, as directed to the First National Bank, Fredonia, Kansas and signed by R.'. W . ' . O W E N E . HODGSON, Secretary of the Council of Administration, a copy of which was received by the Grand Treasurer, the depository of all monies and securities was ordered transferred from the First National Bank, Fredonia, Kansas to the Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, Topeka, Kansas. This order has been executed and/or is in the process of being completed. As a consequence, the report of the Grand Treasurer as here tendered covers all monies, securities and funds effected by this change of depository for ooth banks. Cash balances, receipts, disbursements and securities are here listed in funds and depositories as established by the Grand Lodge and its Council of Administration for amounts indicated. GENERAL FUND. Receipts. February 17, 1962â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Balance on hand and in First National Bankâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Fredonia
$ 90,900.69
Received from Grand Secretary: First National Kaw Valley Bank-Fredonia Citizens State ik-. None $394,288.41 $394,288.41
$485,189.10
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Disbursements. Warrants Paid by Grand Treasurer: Year
Account
first National Bank—Fredonia
1961-62 1962-63 1962-63 1962-63 1962-63
W-B Warrant Budget Communication I^er Diem
February First February Kaw
14, 1963—Balance National Bank Fredonia 14, 1963—Balance Valley Citizens State Bank
S
Kaw Valley Citizens State
3,671.53 $ None 67,331.21 269,869.95 None 41,437.18 11,814.54 74Ai 8,077.81 60.00
$ 90,895.09
$311,441.58
$402,336.67 5.60 82,846.83
$485,189.10
Warrants Outstanding: Warrants Nos. 231, 234, 235, 239, 241, 245 to 256 inclusive, 258, 259 and 743 and 754 inclusive for a total amount of $7,554.74. CHARITY FUND. Receipts. February 17, 1962—Balance in First National Bank—Fredonia
$
Received from Grand Secretary: First National Kaw Valley Bank-Fredonia Citizens State None $ 6,470.00 $
6,470.00
531.34*
$
7,001.34
$
7,001.34
Dsibursements. Warrants Paid by Grand Treasurer: First National Kaw Valley Year Bank-Fredonia Citizens State 1962-63
*
February 14, 1963—Balance in Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank
$
4,840.00
S
4,840.00
$
2,161.34
* Warrant No. CH-1 as issued by the Grand Secretary transfers $531.34 from the First National Bank in Fredonia to the Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, Topeka. No monies in this fund are now on deposit in First National Bank—Fredonia. Warrant Outstanding: No. Ch-3—$346.00 LYNN R. BRODRICK MEMORIAL CHARITY FOUNDATION FUND. Receipts. February 17, 1962—Balance in First National Bank—Fredonia ...$ 1,726.48* Received from the Grand Secretary: First National Kaw Valley Bank-Fredonia Citizens State None $ 726.50 $
726.50
$
2,452.98
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U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1971, 3 % % D u e November 15, 1971 Nos. 49, 50, 51, 52
40,000.00
U.S. Savings Bond, Series E. 3 % % Appreciationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^May 1962-January 1970 N o . X-3015930-E
10,000.00
U.S. Savings Bond Series H, 3 ? 4 % May 1962-72, N o . X-2034839-H
10,000.00
Total General Fund Bonds CHARITY FUND
$197,000.00 BOND ACCOUNT.
Registered Bonds U.S. Savings Bond, Series K, 2.76% March 1956-68. N o . X-106059-K U.S. Savings Bond, Series K, 2.76% March 1957-69. N o . V-97217-K U.S. Savings Bond, Series H, 3 ? 4 % March 1958-68. N o . V-508485-H U.S. Savings Bond, Series H, 3 % % March 1959-69. N o . V-580517-H U.S. Savings Bond, Series H, 3 % % April 1960170. N o . M-7227371-2-3-4-H U.S. Treasury Bond, 1964-69, 21/2% September 1943-December 1969 Redeemable December 1964. No. 9628-J U.S. Savings Bonds, Series H, 3 % % March 1961-71. No. M-7773536-7-8-9-40-H U.S. Treasury Bond, 1968, 3 7 8 % June 1960-May 1968. No. 2948 Total Charity Fund Bonds
Maturity
Value
$ 10,000.00 5,000.00 _.
5,000.00 5,000.00 4,000.00
5,000.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 $ 49,000.00
LYNN R. BRODRICK MEMORIAL CHARITY FUND BOND ACCOUNT. Registered Bonds U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1963, 21/2% December 1954-August 1963. No. 1442 and No. 3915 U.S. Savings Bond, Series H, 3 % % October 1958-68. N o . M-3545876-H U.S. Savings Bond, Series H, 3 ^ % May 1960-70. N o . M-7355525-H U.S. Treasury Bond, 1967-72. 21/2% June 1945-72. Redeemable June 1967. No. 17277-H U.S. Treasury Bond, 1967-72, 21/2% June 1945-72. Redeemable June 1967. No. 54912-B U.S. Savings Bond, Series E, 3 % % Appreciation. Due January 1970. N o . M-83861116-7-E Total Lynn Brodrick MCF Bonds.
Maturity
Value
$ 15,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 10,000.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 % 30,000.00
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Disbursements. Warrants Paid by Grand Treasurer: First National Kaw Valley Year Bank-Fredonia Citizens State 1962-63
-
-
*
$
1,500.00
February 14, 1963—Balance in Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank
$
1,500.00
$
952.98
$
2,452.98
* Warrant N o . BR-1, as issued by the Grand Secretary transfers $1,726.48 from the First National Bank—Fredonia to the Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, Topeka. No monies in this fund are now on deposit in First National Bank—Fredonia. CERTIFICATION. THIS IS TO CERTIFY, that there was on deposit with the Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, of Topeka, Kansas, as of the close of business on February 14, 1963, to the credit of the Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas, the following funds in the several accounts as indicated: General Fund $ 82,846.83 Charity Fund -2,l6l.34 Lynn R. Brodrick Memorial Charity Foundation Fund 952.98 T H E K A W VALLEY CITIZENS STATE B A N K
(Signed)
GENERAL FUND
PAUL BUTTON,
Cashier
BOND ACCOUNT.
Registered Bonds
Maturity
Value
U.S. Savings Bonds, Series K, 2.76% March 1956-68. No. X-106057-8-K
$ 20,000.00
U.S. Savings Bond, Series K, 2.76% March 1957-69. No. X-118863-K
10,000.00
U.S. Savings Bond, Series K, 2.16% March 1957-69. N o . V-97218-K
5,000.00
U.S. Savings Bond, Series H, 3 % % March 1959-69. N o . X-519276-H
10,000.00
U.S. Treasury Note, Series A-1964, 4^4% July 1959-May 1964. N o . 7146
10,000.00
U.S. Treasury Bonds, Series 1964-69, 21/2% September 1943-December 1969 Redeemable December 1964 No. 14494-D, N o . 14495-E, No. 14496-F
30,000.00
U.S. Treasury Bonds, Series 1964-69, 21/2% September 1943-December 1969 Redeemable December 1964 No. 14606-F, N o . 14607-H
20,000.00
U.S. Savings Bond, Series H, 3 % % January 1961-71, N o . X-2023526-H
10,000.00
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1971, 4 % Due August 15, 1971 Nos. 163, 164, 154, 155
22,000.00
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SUMMARY OF CASH BALANCES AND BONDS Held All Funds as of February 14, 1963. Cash in Bank General Fund—First National Bank—Fredonia
$
5.60
General Fund—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank—Topeka
82,846.83
Charity Fund—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank—Topeka
2,161.34
Lynn R. Brodrick Fund—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank—Topeka Total Cash *Registered Bond (Maturity
952.98 % 85,966.75
Value)
General Fund
$197,000.00
Charity Fund
49,000.00
Lynn R. Brodrick Fund
30,000.00
Total Bonds
$276,000.00
* Upon order from the Council of Administration all bonds were placed in the care of the Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, Topeka, Kansas. The Kaw Valley Bank issued carefully prepared Non-Negotiable Receipts to FLOYD A. PALMER, Grand Treasurer for all items as reflected in the above bond totals. CERTIFICATION. THIS IS TO CERTIFIY, that, as of the close of business February 14, 1963, The Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank was holding under safe keeping receipt for the Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas, the following Government Securities, all registered in the name of the Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: General Fund Bonds
..$197,000.00
Charity Fund Bonds
49,000.00
Lynn R. Brodrick Fund Bonds
30,000.00
Total...
..$276,000.00 T H E K A W V A L L E Y CITIZENS STATE B A N K
(Signed)
PAUL B U T T O N , Cashier
Fraternally submitted, FLOYD A. PALMER,
Grand
Treasurer.
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REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY. M.'. W . ' . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary, submitted the following report which, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand OfBcers: To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: The report of the Grand Secretary for the year 1962 is submitted herewith. The results of the year are far from satisfactory from a membership viewpoint. They show a substantial loss which is more regrettable on account of the fact that we lost more brethren by death during the year than were raised. Especially regrettable is the fact that 106 of our Lodges did not raise a single brother during the year. From the stand point of activity, the year has certainly been a busy one. The activities of the Public School Committee has added considerable work to that ordinarily performed by our office. The members of our staflF are loyal and completely cooperative so that this extra work has been done cheerfully and we think with credit to Freemasonry. Secretaries of Lodges are a fine lot. W e find that our appreciation of their efforts grows with every year of association with them. The close of last year has brought seventy new faces to this group. W e pay tribute to the brethren whose places they take, and we welcome each and every newcomer. W e hope that we can work together in peace and harmony for the advancement of our beloved Fraternity. ANNUAL
PROCEEDINGS.
The Proceedings of the 106th Annual Communication of Grand Lodge were received from the printer on June 12, 1962 and were mailed immediately. CHANGES I N
PERSONNEL.
During the year, Bro. MAURICE L . DRAKE accepted employment with the State, and we advanced Bro. W A L T E R M . MARKLEY to this vacancy. W e are sorry to lose the services and the experience of Bro. "JiM," but we are delighted with the manner in which Bro. MARKLEY has picked up the added responsibilities. Also, during the year Mrs. H E L E N TROTT who had been a faithful employee of the office for fifteen years was married to the long time Secretary Recorder of the Hutchinson bodies, Bro. ELMER ELLIS. Since she was eligible for retirement under the benefits of By-law 2-402, a vacancy was created. W e were fortunate in securing the services of Mrs. DONELLA HECK, who has taken over in a most satisfactory manner. Shortly after this, Bro. GEORGE TURNER who has had charge of the Historical Registry of our office for many years was hospitalized and eventually found it necessary to resign. His place has been filled with Bro. THEODORE G L E N N from Hebron Lodge No. 314 at Gridley and this change is working out fine. Another new face was necessary to take over the duties previously performed by Bro. MARKLEY, and we called up a well qualified Secretary, Bro. W I L B U R LOVE of Bronson. This addition makes quite a few changes in personnel but we are well pleased with results being obtained and I think that those who have contact with our office will also be well pleased as they become better acquainted with our staff. These changes represent a major turnover in one year, which we hope will not happen again soon.
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ANNUAL REPORTS. Despite the fact that the January 10th deadline for Annual Reports has been a part of our law for many years, and also the fact that attention was especially called to it in the letter which accompanied the report blanks, seven lodges were late in getting reports in the mail. It required some telephoning and extra expense in running down Secretaries who had moved away, and about which we knew nothing, or who had placed the report in a pigeon hole and forgot it. Two Lodges had excuses that were favorably received by our Grand Master, one where the Secretary had removed from the jurisdiction and the new Secretary had neither blanks nor adequate information and the other where the Secretary had been a patient in a veteran's hospital. Credentials were issued to these lodges upon the authority of the Grand Master. Credentials were withheld from the following Lodges: Mankato No. 87, Soldier N o . 240, Gove City No. 302, Gypsum City No. 328, and Pretty Prairie No. 428.
CONSOLIDATIONS. One consoldiation was completed during the year. This always brings a touch of sorrow but consolidation is a much better disposition of a Lodge than an outright surrender. As a result of the consolidation of Fraternal Lodge No. 170 at Linn with Frontier Lodge N o . 104 at Washington, the number of Chartered Lodges in Kansas was reduced to 438 at December 31, 1962. Membership in these lodges totalled 97,320.
APPRECIATION. I am indeed grateful for all the courtesies that have been extended during the past year. Many have gone out of their way to do favors and this is particularly true of the members of our staff. Believe me, encouraging words and kindly deeds are much appreciated. Most of any credit should go to those who assist in the operation of our office. If there have been shortcomings, blame them on to the one who has assumed the responsibility of operating the Grand Secretary's office. Mistakes are sometimes made, and we are no exception. N o one makes them on purpose and we try not to make the same one twice. Please be charitable toward us and we will love you for it. All of us in the Grand Secretary's office feel proud of the fine leadership which we have had in our Grand Master, M . ' . W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP. It has been wonderful to work with you, BiSH and I hope that we have been able to contribute something toward the success of your year and the advancement of the cause of Freemasonry in Kansas. If you get lonesome let us know and we will drop you a letter!
REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES. In accordance with the provisions of By-law 2-111, I submit herewith an estimate of Revenues and Expenses for the year 1963. Some increases must be allowed for as costs of almost everything continue to rise.
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65
Revenues.
One dollar per capita on 97,320 members Interest on General Fund Bonds; Miscellaneous incomeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;sale of supplies etc
$ 97,320.001 6,750.00 5,500.00
Less 5 % of per capita tax transferred
$109,570.00 4,866.00
Available for Appropriation
104,704.00
General Fund
Appropriations.
Budget ( $ 4 6 , 0 0 0 x 7 2 % equals $33,120.00) Annual Communication expense (Wichita) Grand Master's Contingent Fund (By-law 2-314) Grand Master's Allowance (By-law 2-306) Grand Master's Apron and Jewel Grand Treasurer's Allowance (By-law 2-306) Grand Master and Grand Secretary Conference Grand Tyler and Assistance Grand Tyler (By-law 2-306) Official Stenographer (By-law 2-306).... Grand Lecturer Salary and Expense Grand Secretary's Travel Expense.. Asst. Grand Lecturer Allowance Committee on Ritualistic Work.. Mileage and Expense (By-law 2-308-9-10) George Washington Masonic National Memorial Per diem Allowance (By-law 2-310) Masonic Service Association Dues Printing Annual Proceedings Committee on Masonic Education Committee on Public Schools Committee Allowances (By-law 2-306-7).-. Committee on Temple Building and Remodeling Committee on Trials and Punishments ; Distribution of List of Lodges Printing Law Books Stationery and Printing Postage and Express Items for Resale Grand Secretary's Allowance Library Expense Personal Property Taxes Social Security and Unemployment Expense Replacement of Office Equipment Grand Lodge Building Repairs Miscellaneous Expense Estimated Charity Fund Revenues for Five percent of per capita tax Interest from investments
..$ 33,120.00 1,200.00 3,200.00 800.00 1,000.00 200.00 1,750.00 80.00 50.00 7,200.00 1,200.00 500.00 500.00 15,000.00 2,500.00 9,000.00 2,000.00 3,100.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 1,250.00 100.00 800.00 100.00 1,2 50.00 2,000.00 2,500.00 4,000.00 2,800.00 500.00 225.00 500.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 500.00 1963. $
4,866.00 1,400.00 6,266.00
Estimated Grand Lodge Relief and Charity
Expenditures. $
5,180.00
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Dues and Fees
No.
151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 . 161 162 163-
793.00 460.00 3,315.00 640.00 254.00 339.00 314.00 1,399.00 336.00 488.00 342.00 669.00 . 218.00
164 165 166 167 168169
817.00 475.00 180.00 1,046.00 1,611.00 574.00
217 218 219 220 221 222
171 ... 172 .. 173 174 175 176.... 177 178... 179 180.... 181 182 183
725.00 1,105.00 624 00 472.00 335.00 270.00 1 131 00 156.00 605.00 175.00 323.00 415 00 211.00
223 224 225 226.. 227 228... 229... 230 231 232 233 234 235
184 185 186.. 187
599 00 212.00 547.00 3,931.00
No.
Dues and Fees
392.00 335.00 725.00 436.00 421.00 162.00 343.00 147.00 327.00 317.00 195.00 262.00 320.00
256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267..... 268
356.00 243.00 646.00 294.00 260.00 276.00 450.00 387.00 312.00 1,134.00 283.00 306.00 351.00
546.00 248.00 340.00 384.00 495.00 1,921.00
269 270 271 272 273.274
519.00 201.00 1,549.00 2,298.00 801.00 371.00
711.00 318.00 2,711.00 206.00 193.00 175.00 260.00 969.00 135.00 175.00 539.00 228.00 212.00
275 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286... 287
519.00 152.00 380.00 728.00 423.00 189.00 582.00 441.00 291.00 540.00 216.00 327.00 341.00
236 237 238 239
607.00 441.00 530.00 102.00
288... 289 290 291
159.00 433.00 767.00 334.00
352 00 468 00 514 00 40100 822 00 270.00
240 241 242 243 244 245
189.00 144.00 173.00 440.00 275.00 353.00
292 293 294 295 296 297
227.00 651.00 294.00 597.00 154.00 372.00
194
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246
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195
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188 189 190 191 192 . 193
204 205 206 207208... 209 210 211 212 213. 214.. 215 216...
Dues and Fees
67
298..
199.00
247
549.00
299
423.00 906 00 398.00 113.00
196 197198....
73100 360.00 458.00
248 249 250
215.00 137.00 129.00
300 301 302
199 200 201 202 203
678.00 745.00 922.00 153.00 563.00
251 252 253 254 255
263.00 635.00 468.00 613.00 143.00
303 304 305 306 307
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17,678.00 113.00 150.00 1,086.00 1,407.00
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GRAND LODGE O F KANSAS
SCHEDULE 31 74 77 135 141 146 148 157 173 189
$
3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 12.00 3.00 3.00 9.00 3.00
192 208 213 219235 242 291 304 306 313
SCHEDULE
69
B. 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 15.00 8.00
339 370 402 406 411 430 44l Total
3-00 3-00 9.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 $119-00
C.
Amounts received from investments: U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U.
S. 21/2% Bond 2023526H $10,000.00 S. 2.76% Bond X1O6057K $10,000.00 S} 2.76% Bond X106058K $10,000.00 S. 2.76% Bond X118863K $10,000.00 S. 2.76% Bond V97218K $5,000.00 S. 2.76% Bond X106059K $10,000.00 S. 2.76% Bond V97217K $5,000.00 S. 3 % Bond X519276H $10,000.00 S. 3 % Bond V508485H $5,000.00 S. 3 % Bond V508517H $5,000.00 S. 3 % Bond M7227371H $1,000.00 S. 3 % Bond M7227372H $1,000.00 S. 3 % Bond M7227373H $1,000.00 S. 3 % Bond M7227374H $1,000.00 S. 3 % Bond M3545876H $1,000.00 S. 3 % Bond M7355525H $1,000.00 S. 3 % Bond M7773536H $1,000.00 S. 3 % Bond M7773537H $1,000.00 S. 3 % Bond M7773538H $1,000.00 S. 3 % Bond M7773539H $1,000.00 S. 3 % Bond M7773540H $1,000.00 S. 3 % % Bond X2034839H $10,000.00 S. 21/2% Treasury Bonds 14494D, 14495E, 14496F $30,000.00 S. 21/2% Treasury Bonds 14606F, 14607H $20,000.00 S. 21/2% Treasury Bond 9628J $5,000.00 S. 21/2% Treasury Bond 1442 $5,000.00 S. 21/2% Treasury Bond 3915 $10,000.00 S. 21/2% Treasury Bond 17277H $10,000.00 S. 21/2% Treasury Bond 54912B $1,000.00 S. 3 7 8 % Treasury Bond 2948 $10,000.00 S. 3 7 8 % Treasury Bonds 49-52 $40,000.00 S. 4 % Treasury Bonds 154-155, 163-164 $22.000.00 S. 4 % Treasury Notes 310, 311, 312, 313 $40,000.00 S. 4.75% Treasury Note 7146 $10,000.00
ยง 360.00 276.00 276.00 276.00 138.00 276.00 138.00 363.00 183.50 181.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 36.50 40.00 30.50 30.50 30.50 30.50 30.50 80.00 750.00 500.00 125.00 125.00 250.00 250.00 25.00 387.50 975.00 871.49 800.00 475.00 $8,470.99
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PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
March
CASH ACCOUNT. Schedule " A " '. Schedule " B " Schedule " C " Budget Settlements Lodge Supplies Sold Special Dispensations Transfer of Funds Renewal of Grand Secretary's Certificate Trial Charges, Case N o . 275 ' Annual Proceedings Sold Violations, By-Law 4-202 Refund of Freight Charges, Haysville Lodge N o . 112 Refund Annual Communication Refund Mileage and Expense Ihling Bros. Everard Co
:
$300,508.25 11900 8,470.99 12,267.34 7,210.31 365.00 69,614.63 8.00 5.00 4.00' 40.00 3.00 250.69 9.52 1.00 $398,876.73
, Fraternally submitted, CHARLES S.
MCGINNESS,
Grand
Secretary.
1962-63
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
71
WARRANT ACCOUNT. Date 1962 2-27 2-28 2-28 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 7 3- 7 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-16 3-16 3-16 3-16 3-16 3-16 3-20 3-21 3-26 3-27 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4-11 4-11 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-20 5- 2 5555555-
2 2 2 2 2 2 2
No.
Favor of
For
Amount
1—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, Transfer of Funds $ 25,000.00 2—Robert W . Domme, Postmaster, Postage and Express 120.00 3—Robert W . Domme, Postmaster, Postage and Express 300.00 4—Stephen E. Oldham, Annual Communication 1,200.00 5—The C. E. Ward Company, Grand Master's Aprons 128.00 6—Hall Lithographing Company, Stationery and Printing, 37.16 7—Topeka Engraving Company, Masonic Education 14.30 8—State Historical Society, Library Expense ' 1.50 9—Wilsons Florist, Miscellaneous 10.25 10—City of Topeka, Auditorium Rental Annual Communication 225.00 11—Richard L. Becker, Public Schools Committee 41.31 12—Armand H. Bishop, Grand aMsters Contingent Fund 3,200.00 13—Lauren Dale Rigg, Grand Tyler 50.00 14—Henry C. Wright, Assistant Grand Tyler 30.00 15—Willard Heimbeck, Grand Chaplain 25.00 16—Orion E. Gooding, Chairman Credentials Committee 50.00 17—John Bengel, Chairman Reports Grand Officers 10.00 18—Frank M. Yeoman, Chairman Finance Committee 50.00 19—^James E. Taylor, Chairman Jurisprudence Committee 50.00 20—James T. Trice, Chairman Ritualistic Committee — 50.00 21—Donald D. Williams, Chairman Trials and Punishments 50.00 22—Andrew E. Olson, Chairman Chartered Lodges, etc 50.00 23—Floyd S. Ecord, Chairman Correspondence Committee 300.00 24—Claud F. Young, Chairman Foreign Relations Committee 50.00 25—Scott E. Kelsey, Chairman Masonic Education Committee 50.00 26—Richard L. Becker, Chairman Public Schools Committee 50.00 27—Don C. Heminger, Chairman Temple Building Committee _ 50.00 28—Elroy E. Tillotson, Chairman Necrology Committee _— 25.00 29—Harold K. Johnson, Grand Orator 25.00 30—J. Vernon Powell, Organist 25.00 31—Armand H. Bishop, Grand Master's Allowance 193.75 32—Floyd A. Palmer, Grand Treasurer's Allowance 48.37 33—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary 316.28 34—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, SS and Unemployment Taxes 86.20 35—Don Sweezy, Grand Lecturer's Salary and Express 139.05 36—James H. Trice, Committee on Ritualistic Work 333.57 37—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary and Expenses 450.00 38—Robert W . Domme, Postmaster, Items for Resale 90.00 39—Don C. Heminger, Temple Building Committee Expense 18.20 40—Marc Boss, Grand Lecturer's Expense 217.39 41—Kansas Employment Security Fund, SS and Unemployment Taxes 8.25 42—Lou-Walt Corp., Items for Resale 99.83 43—U.S. Engineering Company, Grand Lodge Building Repairs 8.04 44—Allen F. Gerye, Committee Allowances 135.00 45—Topeka Engraving Company, Masonic Education 6.77 Committee Public Schools 26.24 33.01 46—Dawson E. Grim, Secretary, Midwest Masonic Conference 80.00 47—Carpenter Paper Company, Masonic Education 244.20 48—J. M. Hart, Inc., Masonic Education _ 8.75 Ritualistic Committee 15.63 24.38 49—Harold & Richard Wolfe, Stationery and Printing 9.74 50—Robert W. Domme, Postmaster, Postage and Express _... 200.00 51—Graham Ship-by-Truck Company, Items for Resale 4.82 52—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary 316.28 53—Kaw Valley Citizens Bank, W H and SS Taxes 70.44 54—Charles S. McGinness, Grand Secretary's Travel Expense 157.11 55—Marcellous G. Boss, Grand Lecturer's Expense 697.03 56—Lou-Walt Corporation, Grand Master's Apron and Jewel 23.53 Items for Resale 99-95 123.48 57—Topeka Engraving Company, Masonic Education _ — 6.75 58—Kansas Masonic Digest, Public Schools Committee 13.75 59—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Expense 160.72 60—Allied Record Manufacturing Company, Items for Resale — 231.71 61—Engravo-Type Company, Stationery and Printing 7.90 62—Carpenter Paper Company, Grand Lodge Building Repairs 31.11 63—Ed Marling Stores, Inc., Grand Lodge Building Repairs 12.26
72
PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
March
WARRANT ACCOUNT—Continued. Date 5- 2 5- 2 5- 2 5- 2 5-10
5-16 5-16 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-28 5-28 6- 5 6- 5 6- 5 6- 5 6- 5 6- 5 6- 5 6- 5 6-11 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-25 6-25 6-25 6-25 7- 2 7- 5 7- 5 7- 5 7- 5 7- 5 7- 5 7- 5 7- 5 7- 5 7- 9 7- 9 7- 9 7- 9 7-20 7-20 7-20 7-25 S- 6 8-6 8- 6 8- 6 8- 6 8- 6 8- 6 8-20 8-20 8-20 8-27 8-27 8-28
No.
Favor of
For
(A—Robert W . Domme, Postmaster, Postage and Express 65—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, Transfer of Funds 66—Derby Lodge No. 365, Refund Special Dispensation 67—J. E. Rosengren, Grand Lodge Building Repairs 68—The Daily Republican, Stationery and Printing 513.19 Ritualistic Committee 84.82 Masonic Education 664.92 Printing Law Books 942.33 69—Kaw Valley Citizens Bank, Bond Purchase 70—Kaw Valley Citizens Bank, Bond Purchase 71—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary 72—Kaw Valley Citizens Bank, W H and SS Taxes 73—George Urban, Grand Lecturer's Expense 74—Charles S. McGinness, Grand Secretary's Travel Expense 75—Lloyd H . Ruppenthal, Trials and Punishments 76—Robert W . Domme, Postmaster, Postage and Express 77—University of Kansas, Public School Committee 78—Commercial Office Supply, Items for Resale 79—J- M. Hart Company, Inc., Items for Resale 28.96 Stationery and Printing 73.03 80—Steve Smith Cameras, Inc., Masonic Education 81—Topeka Engraving Company, Inc., Printing Annual Proceedings 82—Sommer Refrigeration Company, Grand Lodge Building Repairs 83—Lou-Walt Corporation, Grand Master's Apron and Jewel 84—Hillmer Leather Shop, Miscellaneous 85—University of Kansas, Public Schools Committee 86—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary 87—Armand H . Bishop, Grand Master's Allowance 88—Floyd A. Palmer, Grand Treasurer's Allowance 89—Kaw Valley Citizens Bank, W H and SS Taxes _ 90—Kansas State University, Public Schools Committee 91—Robert W . Domme, Postmaster, Postage and Express 92—University of Kansas, Public Schools Committee _ 93—William J. Yotter, Trials and Punishments 94—V. H . Dunn, Trials and Punishments 95—Lawrence M. Walker, Trials and Punishments 96—William J. Yotter, Trials and Punishments 97—Steve Smith Cameras, Inc., Masonic Education 98—J. M, Hart Company, Inc., Masonic Education 99—The World Company, Printing Annual Proceedings 100—Capitol Stamp & Seal Company, Printing Annual Proceedings 101—Crane & Company, Inc., Printing Annual Proceedings 102—Honeggers & Company, Inc,, Replacement Office Equipment 103—Dictaphone Corporation, Replacement Office Equipment. 104—Kansas Employment Security Fund, SS and Employment Taxes 105—Charles S. McGinness, Grand Secretary's Allowance 106—Samuel W . Mcintosh, Secy., Grand Master's-Grand Secretary's Conf. 107—Samuel W . Mcintosh, Secy., Grand Master's-Grand Secretary's Conf. 108—William J. Yotter, Trials and Punishments 109—Dr. Dawson E. Grim, Secretary, Masonic Education 110—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary 111—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, W H and SS Taxes 112—Phillip Ridgway, Grand Lodge Building Repairs 113—Robert W . Domme, Postmaster, Postage and Express 114—Pantagraph Printing & Stationery, List of Lodges 115—Wass Floral Shop, Miscellaneous 116—Topeka Engraving Company, Inc., Masonic Education 117—J. M. Hart Company, Inc., Items for Resale 118—The C. E. Ward Company, Items for Resale 119—Ihling Bros. Everard Company, Items for Resale 120—Charles S. McGinness, Grand Secretary's Travel Expense 121—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary 122—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, W H and SS Taxes 123—University of Kansas, Public School Committee 124—Robert Domme, Postmaster, Postage and Ejqjress 125—University of Wichita, Public School Committee _ 126—Kansas State Univ. Endowment Association, Public School Committee
Amount 200.00 42,331.21 5.00 5.50
2,205.26 7,500.00 10,000.00 316.28 70.44 33.00 237.08 11.00 500.00 100.00 48.78 101.99 5.03 4.10 9.75 2.52 2.50 700.00 316.28 193.75 48.49 85.96 250.00 24.00 100.00 23.33 20.00 23.08 3.40 2.49 382.50 2,896.04 1.33 9.12 275.00 363.98 8.25 525.00 120.00 176.00 3.10 70.00 516.28 245.44 3.00 200.00 301.36 10.25 22.40 385.00 17.68 54.41 213.20 316.28 70.44 100.00 200.00 700.00 200.00
1962-63
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
73
W A R R A N T ACCOUNT—Continued: Date 9999999999-
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 6
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6 6 6 6 6 6 6
9-17 9-25 9-25 9-25 9-25 9-25 9-25 9-25 9-26 10- 5 10- 5 10- 5 10- 5 10- 5 10- 5 10- 5 10- 5 10-11 10-16 10-17 10-25 10-25 10-23 10-26 11- 1 11- 1 11-1 11- 6 11- 6 11- 6 11- 6 11- 6 11- 6 11- 6 11- 6 11- 6 11-13 11-14 11-23 11-23 11-21 11-26
No.
Favor of
For
127—Kansas State Univ. Endowment Association, Public School Committee 128—^University of Kansas, Public School Committee 129—Karl J. Baumgartner, Trials and Punishments 130—Lawrence M. Walker, Trials and Punishments 131—Thomas C. Raum, Trials and Punishments 132—W. J. Yotter, Trials and Punishments 133—Harold N . Nichols, Trials and Punishments _ 134—Richard D. Gass, Trials and Punishments 135—The C. E. Ward Company, Grand Master's Apron and Jewel 136—Conference of Grand Secretaries in North America, Grand Masters-Grand Secretaries Conference 137—L & N Painting and Decorating, Grand Lodge Building Repairs 138—Tindall Kennedy, Grand Lodge Building Repairs 139—Harding Glass of Kansas, Grand Lodge Building Repairs 140—Masonic Service Association, Masonic Service Association Dues 141—Macoy Publishing & Masonic Supply Company, Items for Resale 142—Standard Printing Company, Inc., Public Schools Committee 143—The Daily Republican, Stationery and Printing 48.60 Masonic Education 488.31 Items for Resale 216.65 Ritualistic Committee 98.71 Grand Lecturer's Expense.,. 62.88 144—Kansas State College of Pittsburg, Public Schools Committee 145—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary _ 146—Charles S. McGinness, Grand Secretary's Allowance 147—Armand H. Bishop, Grand Master's Allowance-148—Floyd A. Palmer, Grand Treasurer's Allowance 149—Kay Valley Citizens Bank, W H and SS Taxes 150—^Robert W . Domme, Postmaster, Postage and Express 151—Robert W . Domme, Postmaster, Postage and Express-Stamps 152—Voided 153—Lou-Walt Corp, Items for Resale 154—Swank Printing, Items for Resale 155—J. E. Rosengren, Grand Lodge Building Repairs _ 156—Steve Smith Cameras, Masonic Education..157—Carpenter Paper Company, Stationery and Printing 158—J. M. Hart Company, Inc., Items for Resale Stationery and Printing 159-Frank W . Hill, Library Expense.160—Capitol City Bindery Company, Library Expense 161—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Expense 162—AT & SF Railway Company, Masonic Education 163—^William E. Montgomery, Masonic Education 164—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary 165—Kaw Valley Citizens Bank, W H & SS Taxes 166—Ben W . Graybill, Masonic Education 167—Kansas Einployment Security Fund SS and Unemployment Taxes. 168—Scott E. kelsey. Committee Masonic Education 169—Arthur C. Hodgson, Conunittee Masonic Education 170—Charles S. McGinness, Committee Masonic Education. 171—C. E. Ward Company, Grand Master's Apron and Jewel 172—Steve Smith Cameras, Inc., Masonic Education 173—Swank Printing, Items for Resale 174—Kansas Press Service, Inc., Library Expense 175—J. E. Rosengren, Grand Lodge Building Repairs 176—Phil Ridgway, Grand Lodge Building Repairs 177—Graves Truck Line, Inc., Public Schools Committee 178—J. M. Hart Company, Inc., Stationery and Printing 21.78 Public Schools Committee .'-.- 322.38 Items for Resale 23.06 179—Robert W . Domme, Postmaster, Postage and Express 180—Armand H. Bishop, Masonic Education -'181—Owen E. Hodgson, Masonic Education 182—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary 183—Kaw Valley Citizens Bank, W H and SS Taxes 184—Robert W . Domme, Postmaster, Postage and Express .•185—James E. Taylor, Miscellaneous --
Amount 100.00 250.00 12.99 1.64 37.68 113.57 43.00 69.85 3.10 30.00 381.00 138.07 5.00 1,983.93 16.20 254.61
915.15 200.00 316.28 525.00 193.75 48.49 260.96 200.00 200.00 100.07 36.27 181.46 2.14 170.03 1,526.83 38.25 16.47 7.00 187.96 160.89 201.66 316.28 70.44 283.36 8.25 237.46 216.95 186.64 125.25 5.09 35.88 10.50 30.43 3.00 3.00 367.22 45.00 237.39 72.45 316.28 70.44 20.00 31.78
74
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
March
WARRANT ACCOUNT—Continued. Date
No.
12- 1 12- 5
186—Charles S. McGinness, Grand Secretary's Travel Expense 187—}. M. Hart Company, Inc., Items for Resale 54.84 Committee Public Schools 27.16 188—Bible Supply Station, Stationery and Printing 189—Ihling Bros. Everard Company, Items for Resale 190—National Georgraphic Society, Library Expense 191—Sommer Refrigeration Company, Grand Lodge Building Repair, 192—W. J. Yotter, Committee Trials and Punishment 193—Macoy Publishing & Masonic Supply Company, Items for Resale 194—Love Box Company, Inc., Items for Resale _ 195—Topeka Engraving Company, Inc., Masonic Education 196—M. F. Leonard, County Treasurer, Personal Property Taxes 197—Graves Truck Lines, Inc., Public Schools Committee 198—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary 199—James Wayne Reed, Public Schools Committee 200—Darrell Stansbury, Public Schools Committee 201—Charles S. McGinness, Grand Secretary's Allowance 202—Armand H. Bishop, Grand Master's Allowance 203—Floyd A. Palmer, Grand Treasurer's Allowance _... 204—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, W H and SS Taxes 205—John H . Murray, Public Schools Committee 206—Robert W . Domme, Postmaster, Postage and Express 207—Robert W . Domme, Postmaster, Masonic Education 208—^W. J. Yotter.Trials and Punishments -. 209—James Wayne Reed, Public School Committee 210—Darrell Stansbury, Public Schools Committee _ 211—Kaw Valley Citizens Bank, W H and SS Taxes
11-5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12-14 12-14 12-14 12-14 12-14 12-14 12-14 12-17 12-17 12-17 12-26 12-31 12-31 12-31 1963 4 4 4 8 8 8 8 8 1- 8
1-11 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-24 1-24 1-28 1-28 1-29 1-29 2- 4 222222222-
4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5
Favor of
For
Amount 435.56 82.00 28.70 26.69 6.75 14.00 2.13 16.20 33.64 20.14 174.69 4.82 316.28 110.20 21.80 525.00 193.75 48.49 269.46 90.53 30.00 200.00 3.60 72.56 32.09 6.76
212—Armand H . Bishop, Grand Masters-Grand Secretaries Conference 474.67 213—Ben W . Graybill, Grand Masters-Grand Secretaries Conference 474.67 214—Charles S. McGinness, Grand Masters-Grand Secretaries Conference.... 474.66 215—Missouri Lodge of Research, Library Expense 5.00 216—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Expense _ 232.22 217—J. E. Rosengren, Grand Lodge Building Repairs 136.60 218—Kansas Press Service, Inc., Library Expense 52.20 219—J. M. Hart Company, Inc., Miscellaneous 347.96 Items for Resale 34.39 382.35 220—The Daily Republican, Public Schools Committee 31.78 Masonic Education 334.15 Grand Lecturer's Expense 34.49 Stationery and Printing 150.93 Items for Resale 51.88 603.23 221—Kansas Masonic Home, Masonic Home Assessment 100,000.00 222—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary _ 314.39 223—Charles S. McGinness, Grand Secretary's Allowance 525.00 224—James Wayne Reed, Public Schools Committee 32.53 225—Darrell Stansbury, Public Schools Committee _ —32.53 226—Kaw Valley Citizens Bank, WH and SS Taxes 254.08 227—W. J. Yotter, Trials and Punishments 4.88 228—^Kansas Employment Security Fund, SS and Unemployment Taxes .72 229—District Director of Internal Revenue, SS and Unemployment Taxes.... 206.75 230—Kaw Valley Citizens Bank, Transfer of Funds _ 25.60 231—Arthur A. Curtis & Associates, Trials and Punishments 116.53 232—Kansas Masonic Home, Masonic Home Assessment 94,640.00 Raising Fees 8,805.00 103,445.00 233—Grand Lodge Charity Fund, By-Law 2-302 _ 4,866.00 234—George Washington Memorial Ass'n., George Washington Masonic National Memorial ._ 2,500.00 235—Recordak Corporation, Microfilming Equipment and Expense 615.23 236—J. P. Luther Company, Items for Resale... 39.92 237—Topeka Engraving Company, Printing Annual Proceedings 3.18 238—Lou-Walt Corporation, Items for Resale 160.15 239—The Specialty Shoppe, Grand Lodge Building Repairs 3.84 240—W. J. Yotter, Trials and Punishments _ 2.40 241—Francis Coleman, Assistant Grand Lecturer Expense _ 31.50 242—Gilbert Finley, Assistant Grand Lecturer Expense.— 31.50 243—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary and Expense _ 441.23
1962-63
75
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
W A R R A N T ACCOUNT—Concluded. Date 2- 6 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-12 2-12
No.
Favor of
For
244—Hotel Lassen, Miscellaneous 245—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer Salary and Expense 246—Bruce Newton, Assistant Grand Lecturer Expense 247—Charles Bishop, Assistant Grand Lecturer Expense 248—Marc Boss, Assistant Grand Lecturer Expense 249—Arthur C. Hodgson, Trials and Punishments 250—The Hartnett Company, Inc., Items for Resale 251—Lou-Walt Corporation, Items for Resales 252—Kansas Press Service, Library Expense 253—Kansas State Historical Society, Library Expense 254—Steve Smith Cameras, Inc., Masonic Education 255—James Wayne Reed, Public Schols Committee 256—Darrell Stansbury, Public Schools Committee 257—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, W H and SS Taxes 258—The Daily Republican, Stationery and Printing..Grand Lecturer's Expense Masonic Education 259—Charles S. McGinness, Grand Secretary's Travel Expense
Amount 12,25 314.39 80.00 57.00 85.70 5.64 392.44 119.79 16.70 1.50 4.50 9.64 24.70 76.80 321.96 38.80 299.30
660.06 140.85
BUDGET ACCOUNT. Date 1962
3-16 3-16 3-16 3-16 3-16 3-16 3-16 3-16 3-16 3-16 3-27 3-29 4- 5 4444444444-19 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-19
No.
Favor of
For
500—Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Office and Library $ 501—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 502—Topeka Water Department, Office and Library 503—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library 504—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library 505—Thacher, Inc., Office and Library. 506—Commercial Office Supply, Office and Library. 507—American Linen Supply Company, Office and Library 508—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 509—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 510—Maurice L. Drake, Office and Library 511—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library 512—Helen E. Trott, Office and Library 513—Walter M. Markley, Office and Library _ 514—George A. Turner, Office and Library 515—Joseph Guier, Office and Library 516—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, SS and Unemployment Taxes 517—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement _ 518—Flossie Andrews, Retirement. 519—Donella Rainer Heck, Office and Library 520—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, SS and Unemployment Taxes 521—Southwestern Bell, Office and Library _ 522—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 523—Topeka Water. Company, Office and Library 524—Oberhelman Insurance Company, Workmen's Compensation 525—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library 526—Ripley's, Office and Library 527—I.B.M. Corporation, Office and Library _ 528—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library _ 529—Addressograph & Multigraph, Office and Library 530—Kansas Employment Security Fund, SS and Unemp. Security Fund.... 531—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library — 532—Maurice L. Drake, Office and Library 533—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library _ 534—Helen E. Trott, Office and Library _ 535_Walter M. Markley, Office and Library 536—George A. Turner, Office and Library 537—Donella Rainer Heck, Office and Library 538—Joseph Guier, Office and Library _ 539—Kaw Valley Citizens Bank, W H and SS Taxes
Amount 154.19 259.36 5.73 7.00 8.31 9.30 32.02 3.08 5.40 489.65 296.46 276.46 276.54 276.54 236.79 203.23 428.56 150.00 146.32 108.40 20.50 136.78 278.45 2.90 152.56 37.65 1.26 13.40 3.60 15.94 43.05 489.65 296.46 276.46 276.54 276.54 236.79 216.79 203.2} 469.58
76
PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
March
BUDGET ACCOUNT—Continued. Dale 4-19 4-19 5- 2 5- 2 5- 2 5- 2 5- 2 5- 2 5- 2 5- 2 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 6- 5 6- 5 6- 5 6- 5 6- 5 6- 5 6- 5 6- 5 . 6- 5 6- 5 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 7- 5 7- 5 7- 5 7- 5 7- 5 7- 5 7- 5 7- 5 7- 5 7-20 7-20 7-20 7-20 7-20 7-20 7-20 7-20 7-20 7-20 8- 6 8- 6 8- 6 8- 6 8- 6 8- 6
No.
Favor of
For
540—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Retirement 541—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 542—Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library 543—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 544—Topeka Water Department, Office and Library 545—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library 546—Commercial Office Supply, Office and Library 547—Ripley's, Office and Library 548—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 549—Dictaphone Corporation, Office and Library 550—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 551—Maurice L. Drake, Office and Library 552—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library _ 553—Walter M. Markley, Office and Library 554—George A. Turner, Office and Library 555—Donella Rainer Heck, Office and Library _ 556—Joseph Guier, Office and Library 557—Kaw Valley Citizens Bank, W H and SS Taxes 558—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Retirement _ 559—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 560—Helen E. Trott, Retirement 561—Southwestern Bell Telephone, Office and Library. 562—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 563—City Water Department, Oilict and Library 564—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library 565—D. D . Richards Supply Company, Office and Library ~ 566—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library. 567—Commercial Office Supply, Office and Library 568—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library 569—Ripley's, Office and Library 570—^Wanamaker Agency, Inc., Office and Library, Insurance 571—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library. 571—Maurice L. Drake, Office and Library.. 573—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library 574—Walter M. Markley, Office and Library 575—Donella Rainer Heck, Office and Library 576—George A. Turner, Office and Library 577—Joseph Guier, Office and Library 578—Kaw Valley Citizens Bank, W H and SS Taxes _ 579—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 580—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 581—Mrs. Helen E. Ellis, Retirement... 582—SW Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library. 583—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 584—City Water Department, Office and Library. 585—International Business Machines Corp., Office and Library 586—Carpenter Paper Co., Office and Library 587—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 588—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library 589—Columbia Carbon Company, Office and Library 590—Kansas Employment Security Fund, SS & Employment Taxes 591—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 592—Maurice L. Drake, Office and Library 593—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library 594—Walter M. Markley, Office and Library 595—Donella Rainer Heck, Office and Library 596—Joseph Guier, Office and Library 597—Kaw Valley Citizens Bank, W H and SS Taxes 598—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 599—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 600—Helen E. Ellis, Retirement 601—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library 602—Ripley's Launderers & Cleaners, Office and Library 603—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library _ _ 604—Service Industrial Cleaners, Inc., Office and Library 605—Commercial Office Supply Company, Office and Library 606—International Business Machines Corp.. Office and Library
Amount
_
— _ _ _
_ _
150.00 146.32 130.82 131.52 1.63 18.56 18.27 1.54 3.60 25.42 489.65 2%.i6 276.4S 276.54 236.79 216.79 203.23 410.96 150.00 146.32 130.00 100.17 37.57 5.73 21.80 2.56 3.60 8.51 3.91 1.26 191.86 489.65 296.46 276.46 276.54 228.51 236.78 203.23 414.74 150.00 146.32 130.00 55.68 49.92 2.24 6.70 11.31 3.60 8.00 49.20 39.84 489.65 296.46 276.46 296.46 228.51 203.23 399.56 150.00 146.32 130.00 80.45 .99 17.03 3.60 .87 13.74
1962-63
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
77
BUDGET ACCOUNT—Continued. Date 8- 6 8- 6 8- 6 8- 6 8-20 8-20 8-20 8-20 8-20 8-20 8-20 8-20 8-20 8-20 8-20 8-20 9- 6 9- 6 9- 6 9- 6 9- 6 9- 6 9- 6 9- 6 9- 6 9- 6 9-25 9-25 9-25 9-25 9-25 9-25 9-25 9-25 9-25 9-25 9-25 10- 5 10-5 • 10- 5 10- 5 10- 5 10- 5 10- 5 10- 5 10- 5 10-25 10-25 10-25 10-25 10-25 10-25 10-25 10-25 10-25 10-25 10-25 10-26 11- 6 11- 6 11- 6 11-6 11- 6 11- 6 11- 6 11- 6 11- 6
No.
Favor of
For
607—Crosby Brothers, Office and Library _ 608—Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library 609—^Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 610—City Water Department, Office and Library _ 611—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 612—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library 613—Walter M. Markley, Office and Library 614—Donella Rainer Heck, Office and Library 615—^Joseph Guier, Office and Library 616—Luster Wilbur Love, Office and Library 617^Theodore E. Glenn, Office and Library 618—Kaw Valley Citizens Bank, W H and SS Taxes... 619—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 620—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 621—Helen E. Ellis, Retirement 622—Russ's Farm Market, Office and Library 623—Colonial Refining & Chemical Company, Office and Library 624—Graves Truck Line, Inc., Office and Library 625—Markley Fire Equipment, Office and Library.. 626—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library. 627—City Water Department, Office and Library. 628—Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library. 629—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library 630—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library 631—American Linen Supply Company, Office and Library 632—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 633—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library... _ 634—Walter M. Markley, Office and Library 635—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library _... 636—Donella Rainer Heck, Office and Library _.637—Luster Wilbur Love, Office and Library 638—Theodore E. Glenn, Office and Library 639—Joseph Guier, Office and Library 640—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, W H and SS Taxes 641—Keneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 642—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 643—Helen E. Ellis, Retirement 644—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library 645—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library.. 646—Ripley's Launderers & Cleaners, Office and Library 647—Commercial Office Supply Company, Office and Library 648—Carpenter Paper Company, Office and Library. 649—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library 650—Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library 651—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library _ 652—City Water Department, Office and Library 653—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 654—Walter M. Markley, Office and Library 655—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library 656—Donella Rainer Heck, Office and Library 657—Luster Wilbur Love, Office and Library 658—Theodore E. Glenn, Office and Library 659—Joseph Guier, Office and Library 660—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, W H and SS Taxes 661—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 662—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 663—Helen E. Ellis, Retirement 664—Kansas Employment Security Fund, SS and Unemployment Taxes 665—Crane & Company, Inc. Office and Library 666—Commercial Office Supply Company, Office and Library „... 667—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 668—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library 669—Southwestern Bell Telephone, Office and Library 670—Kansas Power and Light Company, Office and Library 671—City Water Department, Office and Library 672—IBM Corporation, Office and Library 673—Dictaphone Corporation, Office and Library.
Amount 4.05 155.72 48.69 7.31 489.65 276.46 296.46 228.51 203.23 246.62 206.79 448.86 150.00 146.32 130.00 5.64 21.06 3.50 3.50 48.69 4.84 146.48 11.83 12.95 6.16 5.40 508.40 296.46 276.46 228.51 246.62 206.79 203.23 411.36 150.00 146.32 130.00 32.03 3-60 1.39 6.41 47.18 34.12 120.86 95.84 1.93 508.40 296.46 276.46 228.51 246.62 206.79 203.23 411.36 150.00 146.32 130.00 29.22 26.87 5.74 3.60 18.56 116.25 58.81 1.63 6.87 52.00
78
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E BUDGET Favor of
March
ACCOUNT—Continued.
Date
No.
11-23 11-23 11-23 11-23 11-23 11-23 11-23 11-23 11-23 11-23 11-23 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12-5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12-14 12-14 12-14 12-14 12-14 12-14 12-14 12-14 12-14 12-14 12-14 1963 1- 8 1- 8 1- 8 1- 8 1- 8 1- 8 1- 8 1- 8 1- 8 1- 8 1- 8 1- 8 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-24 1-29 2- 4 2- 4 2- 4 2- 4 2- 4 2- 4 2- 4 2- 4
674—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 675—Walter M. Markley, Office and Library 676—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library 677—Donella Rainer Heck, Office and Library 678—Luster Wilbur Love, Office and Library 679—Theodore E. Glenn, Office and Library 680—Joseph Guier, Office and Library 681—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, W H and SS Taxes 682—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Retirement 683—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 684—Helen E. Ellis, Retirement -. 685—M. F. Leonard, County Treasurer, Real Estate Taxes 686—First National Bank Topeka, Office and Library 687—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library 688—Ripley's, Office and Library 689—American Linen Supply Company, Office and Library 690—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library _ 691—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library 692—Carpenter Paper Company, Office and Library. 693—Southwestern Bell Telephone, Office and Library. 694—Kansas Power and Light Company, Office and Library 695—City Water Department, Office and Library 696—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 697—Walter M. Markley, Office and Library 698—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library 699—Donella Rainer Heck, Office and Library 700—Luster Wilbur Love, Office and Library 701—Theodore E. Glenn, Office and Library 702—Joseph Guier, Office and Library 703—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, W H and SS Taxes 704—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Retirement 705—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 706—Helen E. Ellis, Retirement
For
Amount
_
707—Meek's, Inc., Office and Library 708—D. D. Richards Supply Company, Office and Library 709—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library 710—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library 711—The Columbia Carbon Company, Office and Library 712—Service Industrial Cleaners, Inc., Office and Library 713—Thacher, Inc., Office and Library 714—Voided 715—Crosby Brothers, Office and Library 716—Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library 717—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 718—City of Topeka Water Department, Office and Library 719—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 720—-Walter M. Markley, Office and Library 721—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library 722—Donella Rainer Heck, Office and Library 723—Luster Wilbur Love, Office and Library 724—Theodore E. Glenn, Office and Library 725—Joseph Guier, Office and Library _ 726—^Ken"neth N. Pomeroy, Retirement 727—Flossie Andrews, Retirement , 728—Helen E. Ellis, Retirement _ 729—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, W H and SS Taxes 730—Kansas Employment Security Fund, SS and Unemployment Taxes 731—Russ's IGA Market, Office and Library 732—M. F. Leonard, County Treasurer, Real Estate Taxes 733—Addressogrph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library 734—Commercial Office Supply Company, Office and Library 735—Meek's, Inc., Office and Library 736—International Business Machines Corp., Office and Library 737—Service Industrial Rental Supply, Office and Library 738—Ripley's, Office and Library 739—Barney Grading & Landscaping, Office and Library _
508.40 296.46 276.46 236.71 246.62 206.79 203.23 413.46 150.00 146.32 130.00 2,484.19 5.00 17.84 1.39 6.16 3.60 20.24 20.36 91.33 154.73 1.32 508.40 296.46 276.46 236.71 246.62 206.79 203.23 413.46 150.00 146.32 130.00 15.05 2.56 12.43 16.56 31.78 1.80 1.79 7.89 135.42 224.98 1.83 486.65 294.71 274.71 235.33 245.12 205.54 202.36 150.00 146.32 130.00 473.95 17.04 2.52 2,484.18 21.86 16.76 7.07 48.74 9.75 1-5'* 5.00
1962-63
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
79
BUDGET ACCOUNT—Concluded. Date 2- 4 2- 4 2- 4 2-H 2-H 2-H 2-H 2-H 2-H 2-11 2-U 2-11 2-11 2-H 2-11 2-11
No. Favor of For 740—Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library.. 741—Kansas Power and Light Company, Office and Library 742—City of Topeka Water Department, Office and Library 743—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 744—^Walter M . Markley, Office and Library _ 743—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library 746—Donella Rainer Heck, Office and Library 747—Luster Wilbur Love, Office and Library 748—Theodore E. Glenn, Office and Library...... ,-. 749—^Joseph Guier, Office and Library '. 750—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library 751—Meek's Inc., Office and Library 752—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Retirement _ 753—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 754—Helen E. Ellis, Retirement 755—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, W H and SS Taxes
Amount 148.50 418.39 1.83 486.65 294.71 274.71 235.33 245.12 205.54 202.36 3.02 -97 150.00 146.32 130.00 473.95
CHARITY FUND. Date 1962 2-27 1963 1-29 1-29
No.
Favor of
For
1—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, Transfer of Funds
Amount -
$
2—Otto R. Souders, Secretary, Grand Lodge Relief Reimbursement 3—S. Allan Daugherty, Supt., Grand Lodge Relief Reimbursement
531.34 4,840.00 346.00
LYNN R. BRODRICK FUND. Dale 1962 2-27 5-16
No.
Favor of
Amount
For
1—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, Transfer of Funds 2—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, Bond Purchase
$
1,726.48 1,500.00
80
PROCEEDINGS O F THE
March
PER DIEM CHECKS ISSUED FOR 1963 A N N U A L COMMUNICATION (BY-LAW 2-308-9-19). 1962 DISTRICT DEPUTIES
Dist. No. Name 1—Marvin L. Sabbert 4—Finis V. Swender 5—Hugh Porter Hammer 6—Ray E. Haberstroth 8—John T. Boyd 9—Donald Salmon 10—Raymond D. Hough 13—Billy O. Wheeler 19—James E. Smith 20—Uhl Totten 22—Ollie J. Woodman 23—George R. Stevens 25—Francis M. Bartlett 26—^Virgil Moser 27—Larence K. George 28—Melburn C. Barnes 31—Clarence V. Hall 32—Richard T. Kile 33—Don J. Evans 34—Robert H . Arnold
Amount $20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 ; 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
Dist. No. Name 41—Kenneth D. Hutchinson 42—Fred D . Allen 43—Gordon C. Wohlgemuth 44—Leonard N . Bailey 45—Ray L. Behringer 47—Earl S. Brown 48—Donald D. Heidebrecht 51—Alfred M. Cherington 54—Walter R. Bircher 55—J. Fred Williamson 56—Clyde D. Gilbert 62—Dale N . Olsen 63—William B. Boyer 66—Jess R. Daffendoll 67—Glen R. Nichols 68—Forrest D. Stern 71—Clarence J. Lund 72—Leslie F. Smith 76—Gordon E. Oberheim 78—William O. Rhoads
Amount 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
1963 DISTRICT DEPUTIES
Dist. No. Name 1—Byron A. Albers 2—Raymond E. Brown 3—Orvill K. Lawson 4—Porter O. Breeze 5—Howard L. Settle 6—Ralph H. Barker 7—Fred H. Zahoura 8—Frank M. Kenney 9—Arthur A. Day 10—John W . Wilson 11—Robert Anderson.... 12—Marvin A. Armstrong 13—Hurley E. Miller 14—^Joseph C. Littrell 15—Richard W . Farris 16—Irvin M. Carrow 17—Leslie J. Alber 18—Homer Thomason 20—Charles J. Reise 21—Lester L. Williamson 22—Francis K. Darr 23—Leslie C. Carter.. 26—Lee W . KaflF 28—Max E. Moore 29—Hurley W . Wood 30—Carl H. Mills
Amount 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
Dist. No. Name 31—Ira L. Thomas 34—Alfred C. Boline 37—Thomas L. Parry 38—W. Ernest Mason 39—Alvin E. Hauserman 40—Dale F. Scott 41—Milton O. Anderson 42—George B. Willis 43—^W. Harold Haines 44—^John B. Gould, Jr 45—Lester H. Butterfield 49—Lawrence P. Aeschilman 50—Elbert G. Duff 51—Carl R. Trude 52—Raymond L. Curtis 53—A. Calvin James 55—Elmer E. Wesseler 56—Richard G. Siegrist 57—J. Howard Hill 58—^William E. Thornhill 59—Delmer Pierce 61—Harold H. Bennett 63—Robert P. Wilhite 64—Marion B. Weeks 65—Amos Caprez 67—A. G. E. Cummings
Amount 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
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Dist. No. Name 70—William E. Peters 71—Sharles W . Hensley 72—Matthew L. Wilson 74—Walter R. Smith
Amount 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
Lodge No. Name 3—John T. Dormois 12—Scott A. Mouse 17—Samuel G. Kelsey 37—Damon M. Grimes
Amount 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
Dist. No. Name 75—Grady Grissom 76—^Joe E. Smith 77—Durham J. Homedale 19—Roy L. Searls
81 Amount 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
COMMITTEEMEN Name Lodge No. 57—^Thomas L. Francis.. 129—Carroll C. Arnett.... 365—Fred E. Pechin
Amount .... 20.00 .... 20.00 .... 20.00
LODGE REPRESENTATIVES Lodge No. Name Amount Lodge No. Name Amount 66—Harold W . Ziegler 20.00 2—Paul W . Johnson 20.00 6 7 _ W i l l i a m Shaffer 20.00 3—Guy Wesley Williams 20.00 68—Edward C. Seidel 20.00 4—Billy A. Shepley 20.00 69—Merrill Blank 20.00 5—John R. Thompson 20.00 70—Albert Harry Grove 20.00 6—^James O. Hurley 20.00 71—Emery Baldwin 20.00 7—Percy B. Walter 20.00 72—Robert B. Lanter 20 00 8—Kyle Delphus Brillhart 20.00 73—Earl F. Hackleman 20.00 9—Clarence S. Edmonds 20.00 75—Lloyd G. Lelievre 20.00 10—Roe H . Roberts 20.00 78—Wayne Baker 20.00 11—Ralph W . Stapleton 20.00 79—Allen D . Bosworth 20.00 13—Ray L. Villeme 20.00 80—Vernon L. Scott 20.00 15—Donald K. Pound 20.00 81—Glenn A. Porter 20.00 16—Rex R. Boatman 20.00 82—Rodney L. Quincy 19.85 17—Clayton E. Smith 20.00 83—Clarence W . Wilt 20.00 18—George A. Ledom 20.00 86—Laurence E. Smith. 20.00 21—Roland E. Dial 20.00 88—Fred E. Dunlap 20.00 24—Allen J. Young 20.00 89—Oathel E. McClary 20.00 27—Norman Lee Clem 20.00 90—Charles J. Sheetz 20.00 30—Ruben D . Hummel 20.00 91—^Norman G. Severns 20.00 32—Ralph E. Crow 8.55 92—Kenneth E. Maxwell 20.00 33—Ralph A. Peatman, Jr 20.00 93—Thomas A. McCullough.... 20.00 36—Clarence W . Norris 20.00 94—Frank Coe Thomas 20.00 37—Luther A. Merker 20.00 95—Charles Lynn Donart 20.00 41—Raymond Slankard 20.00 96—Jesse Charles Walje 20.00 AA—E. Milton Long 20.00 98—Robert U. Gillespie 20.00 46—Cornelius E. Wall 20.00 100—Ralph C. McElroy, J r 20.00 47—William Ray Taylor 20.00 102—John E. Lyberger 20.00 48—Robert D . Caplinger 20.00 104—Floyd D . Sorrick, Jr 20.00 49—Ray A. Lindsay 20.00 105—Carl W . Hempstead 20.00 50—Arthur A. Neurer 20.00 51—^William M. Jennings 20.00 106—Glenn E. Wright 20.00 54—Galen Elwood Hobbs 20.00 107—Ronald R. McGinnis 20.00 108—James C. Query 20.00 57—^Wilbur Ernest Bienz 20.00 110—Jack L. Sweeney 20.00 58—Carl A. Bible 20.00 111—Delbert W . Olson 20.00 59—Robert M. Pickrell 20.00 60—Roy D . Corfman 20.00 112—Dorsey W . VanGundy 20.00 113—Stanley Avery 20.00 61—George F. Ala 20.00 114—Cecil A. King 20.00 62—Dale E. Vincent 20.00 117—Clyde V. Getter 20.00 63—Glenn E. Williams 20.00
82 'Lodge No. Name 118—Frank M. Green, Jr 121—Leslie H. Sherman 122—Darrell A. Farrow 123—Everett O. Sweet 125—Louis A. Ritz 126—H. Paul Cain 128—Edward J. Brosh 129—Charles D . Blackwood 130—Hubert P. Sewell..131—Ben V. Millard 132—Homer N . Davidson 134—Carl F. Wait 136—John S. Shinn 138—Thomas G. Scott 139—Luther D . Fewin 140—Warren C. McFarland l4l—Charles H . Pinnock 142—Gerald D. Agard 143—Otho A. Kay 144—Carl F. Harder 145—Gail W . Hixenbaugh 147—Claud W . Ayler 148—Emil J. Horak 150—Charles B. Robertson 151—Hoy K. Levering 153—Tony E. Partridge. 155—Glenn A. Cookson 156—Fred A. Rowe..-.. 157—Stanley E. Boatright... 158—Mitchell Vaughn 160—Henry K. Smith 161—Donald L. McCoy 162—Harry R. Tilson 163—Harry D. McGinnis 164—Floyd E. Trail 165—Irl Shore 166—Robert E. Dreith 167—Earl O. Nelson 168—Donald D . Doll 169—Donald L. Stuart 173—Wayne E. Fuller 174—R. Glen Nichols 175—Wilson H. Smith 177—Emmett B. Colhour 179—Donald K. Ploger 180—Jimmie A. Jackson 181—Frank Brandyberry.182—Jerry P. Caniflf 184—Peter H. Klein 185—L. Glen Jenkins 186—Robert N . Fraker 187—Paul Ketterman 190—Elmer J. Yonally 191—Basil C. Marhofer.
PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
Amount 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 19.10 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
March
Lodge No. Name Amount 193—B. Hayes McCormick 20.00 194—Roy Wilbur Lee Bryant 20.00 195—Alan D. Meskimen 20.00 197—Charles H. Terry, Jr 20.00 198—William D . Duwe 20.00 199—Dale E. Tacha 20.00 200—J. Clarence Bowersock 20.00 202—Dale E. Brown 20.00 203—Sidney M. Earnheart 20.00 204—W. Arthur Scott 20.00 206—Ivan O. Berg, Jr 20.00 210—Melvin Lee Butler 20.00 211—William E. Smies 20.00 212—Edgar L. Tressler 20.00 215—Esto W . Snodgrass 20.00 216—Charles A. Gift 20.00 217—William F. Banks 20.00 218—John Koschin 20.00 219—John Paul McMurdo : 20.00 220—Charles L. Belcher 20.00 221—Arnold Perry 20.00 222—Robert Jack Honnold 20.00 224—Charles E. Underwood 20.00 225—Richard L. Jones 20.00 226—Frank J. Skupa 20.00 227—Donald B. Hanson 20.00 229—Fred C. Payne. 20.00 230—Lawrence Woodson 20.00 233—Benjamin L. Green 20.00 235—Lawrence W . Marcellus 20.00 236—William Donald Martin.... 20.00 237—Benjamin F. Green 20.00 238—Dewey E. Harper 20.00 242—Jay G. Lassey 20.00 243—Albert Young 20.00 244—Harold M. Ward 20.00 245—Max P. Morrison 20.00 246—Orie A. Dunn 20.00 247—Billy E. Starbuck 20.00 250—Ray Hottman 19.25 252—Cecil D . Stargel 20.00 253—Karl E. Will 20.00 254—Joseph A. Koelsch 20.00 255—Oran Sellers, Jr 20.00 257—Bill L. Fairchild 20.00 258—Marion W . Mooberry 20.00 259—Roland S. Weaver 20.00 260—Govan Mills, Jr 20.00 262—James R. Derden 20.00 264—Lyle E. Eckert 20.00 265—Eldon L. Meigs 20.00 266—T. Albert Corkill 20.00 267—Marion W . Lowry 20.00 268—James C. Noble 20.00
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Lodge No. Name Amount 269—George F. Chitwood 20.00 270—Joseph M. Wilson 20.00 271—Ernest W . Rogers 20.00 272—Louis E. Kresin 20.00 273—Duane L. Palmer 20.00 274—Charles E. Mishler 20.00 275—Phillip E. Fleener 20.00 277—Landon D . Haydock 20.00 278—Herbert O. Mobray 20.00 279—James E. Beesley 20.00 281—Kenneth C. Wente 20.00 283—William B. Heath 20.00 284—Clyde H. Huffman 20.00 285—Cecil Moore 20.00 286—Morris Worland Cox 20.00 288—Percy H. Oberholser 20.00 289—Leo R. Michel '. 20.00 291—Walter E. Hoke 20.00 292—Andrew J. Overgard 20.00 293—R. Stanley Mitchum 20.00 294—Keith Vernon Neifert 20.00 295—Clyde Bibb 20.00 296—Howard D . Stauth 20.00 297—Earl M. Sitton 20.00 299—Claude S. Moore 20.00 300—Fred L. Day 20.00 301—Sylvester L. Boardman 20.00 304—David J. Matter 20.00 307—Charles E. Miller 20.00 310—Charles M. Henderson 20.00 311—Alphus R. Clark 20.00 314—Ronald D . Birk 20.00 315—Fred A. Manson 20.00 316—Calvin C. Reed 20.00 319—Marvin F. Simpson 20.00 321—Arthur W . Ewing 20.00 322—Ralph L. Crawford 20.00 323—David H. Milne, Jr 20.00 324—Clarence O. Gilham 20.00 326—^Jesse R. Franklin 20.00 329—Ralph Eugene Yoos 20.00 330—^Norman H . Hetzel 20.00 331—Wayne E. Banks 20.00 332—William A. King, Sr 20.00 333—Barney Buchanan, Jr 20.00 335—Glenn H. Weaver 20.00 337—Glenn O. Colberg 20.00 339—Ernest R. Martin 20.00 340—Joseph F. Gerstberger, Jr... 20.00 341—Gordon L. Gorrell 20.00 342—Ray E. Bartlett 20.00 345—Gordon M. Goodwin 20.00 346—Donald M. Fisk 20.00 347—Horace Max Penney 20.00
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Lodge No. Name Amount 349—Ezra B. Hamilton 20.00 351—William R. Dale 20.00 352—Ervin C. Helm 20.00 353—Leslie M. Heisz 20.00 354—Gerald L. Johnson. 20.00 355—^Verne E. Sweaney 20.00 356—^David Sturm 20.00 359—Lon M. Buzick 20.00 361—Clarence E. Barnum 20.00 363—Edgar C. S c h m i t t 20.00 364—Clayton A. Robinson 20.00 365—Gerald D . Miller :.. 20.00 366—George L. Sprague, Jr 20.00 367—Holmes Carol Bender 20.00 368—Aubrey T. Stewart 20.00 369—Craig C. Lacy 20.00 371—Kenneth Earl Goertz 20.00 373—Lloyd Meyers 20.00 374—Roy E. Morgan 20.00 376—Marvin F. Matkins 20.00 379—Charles B. Stevens 20.00 3 8 2 ^ 0 r a n L. Edwards 20.00 384—Harry F. Davis, Jr 20.00 385—Harry L. Washington 20.00 386—Ben H. Dunbar. 20.00 388—^Dewey D . Imel.. 20.00 390—Gordon S. Seaman 20.00 391—Clifford R. Singleton 20.00 394—^Jack K. Shriver 20.00 395—John R. Jackson 20.00 396—Donald H . Swezey 20.00 397—Clifford A. Johnson 20.00 398—Kenneth V. Huber 20.00 399—Clarence L. Sprout 20.00 402—Clarence W . Little 20.00 403—Robert M. Collins 20.00 404—^Roy B. Jackson 20.00 405—Clarence W . Osborn 20.00 406—Elmer F. Slagle 20.00 407—Glen E. Badger 20.00 409—Duward L. Whitney. 20.00 411—Kenneth H . Pike 20.00 412—Donald W . York 20.00 413—Oscar Kenneth Kimbrel 20.00 414—Clair L. Legere 20.00 415—Elliott L. Brunton 20.00 419—Joe Mercer Conley 20.00 421—Elton J. Carrington 20.00 422—^Robert D. Harding 20.00 424—George W . Brunts 20.00 427—Weldon D . Allen 20.00 429—George E. Merilatt 20.00 430—Robert S. Collins 19.70 431—B. Junior McFadden 20.00
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PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
Lodge No. Name 432—Robert O. McGinn 433—Earl C. Hamlin 435—Robert R. Hickok 436—Roy T. Sullivan 437—Ronald Max Froelich 438—Henry W . Nichols 440—AIvy W . McNemee
Amount 11.70 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
Lodge No, Name 441—Elmer R. Rorick 444—^James E. Harris 445—Darrel V . Mead 446—C. Arnold McDonald 447—Andrew L. Foskuhl 448—Harvey G. Weinhardt
, Amount 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 8.70
LODGES W I T H O U T REPRESENTATION A T G R A N D LODGE 1963. Published
in connection with provisions
No. Location 1—Highland 14—Oskaloosa 20—Circleville 22—Melvern 23—Baldwin 28—^Mapleton 29—Humblodt 34—Havensville 35—Hiawatha 40—DeSoto 45—Easton 52—St. Marys 53—^Wetmore 55—Troy 64—Wathena 65—Gardner 84—;Winchester 87—Mankato 109—^Americas 115—Union town 116—^Muscotah 127—Edgerton 135—Lenexa 149—Thayer 152—Lebo ' 159—^Robinson' 171—Sterling 1 7 8 ^ B u r r Oak 183—Gaylord 188—Onaga 207—^Alton 209—Brookville 213^Severy 223—Leon 231—Long Island 232—Greenleaf 234—Axtell • 239—^Urbana 240—Soldier
of By-Law
3-621.
No. Location 241—Linwood 248—^Richland 249—Scottsville 261—Mulberry 263—Hazelton 280—Chapman 282—rjetmore 287—Lebanon 290—Plainville 298—Wilson 302—Gove 306—Colby 312—Sublette • 320—Vermillion 328—Gypsum 334—Oak Hill 336—Formoso 338—Kincaid 344—Riley 348—Hoxie 350—Elgin 357—Alta Vista 360—Jennings 362—Cuba 370—Maple Hill 378—^Zenda • 381—Grainfield 383—McDonald 389—Freeport 392—Fostoria • 393—Mayetta 401^^Latham 408—Arma 410—Quinter 418—Codell • 420—Lecompton 423—Selden 428—^Pretty Prairie 442—Rexford
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CERTIFICATES OF PROFICIENCY. The following certificates have been issued during the year. " U " signifies unlimited. These were divided among the Lodges as indicated. (Issued prior to February 1, 1963.) No. 3 Borden, Donald G.—B Boring, Robert L.—A Bosler, Floyd A.—^U Renewal Coleman, Francis M.—U Renewal Ellsworth, James E.—A Gallipeau, Charles D.—^U Renewal Jardon, Clayton E.—^U Renewal McNeley, Raymond A.—U Renewal Mason, Eugene E.—B Payne, Fred F.—B Rumford, Robert L.—A Scafe, C. Earnest—A Williams, Guy W.—U No. 7 Erichsen, Alvin C.—B Harris, Robert A.—B Hauserman, Gary R.—B Jones, Gene—B Sarris, George D.—^A Schubert, Charles Edward—B Tillison, Charles R.—B No. 12 Andrews, Harry Wayne—B Brock, Kenneth C — B Depoe, Theodore—B Dickason, Maurice W.—B Hunt, William J.—B Mathews, Harry—B Meadows, Basil Jack—B Papps, Harry K.—B Smith, David G.—B Spade, Van Herman—B Werner, Leonard L.—B Winkley, Robert Lee—B No. 17 Beach, Bennett—B Beers, Thomas E.—B Boley, Phillip C — U Coats, George E.—B-A Foster, Donald Jesse—B McDonald, Billie Earl—B Shoaf, Ulysses U.—U Renewal Zimmerman, James E.—^U No. 37 Mitchell, Dale A.—A Mooney, Ola E.—A No. 46 Batchelor, Basil James—^B
Butler, Milton H.—B Cain, Lewis James—B Hefling, James Marion—B Hege, Harold Daniel—B Wilkinson, Paul Newton—B No. 47 Camp, Ivan P.—B-A No. 51 Carter, Cecil S.—A Cherry, John B.—B Jennings, William M.—B-A Pratt, Edward N.—B No. 54 Coyle, Robert E.—B Enfield, A. J.—A Wheaton, Oscar Glen—B No. 57 Brown, Earl S,—^U Mitchell, Ray—^U Orton, Oscar Allen—A Zinn, Keith Robert—A No. 60 Cleaver, George Ancel—B Kinsey, Clell Manardy—B No. 62 Waltrip, Charles Frederick—B No. 70 Treen, Carl Emerson—B Grove, Albert Harry—B No. 77 Cleveland, Maurice M.—A Walker, Enrin G.—A No. 85 Jacobson, Paul F.—B No. 86 Baxter, Orvel L.—B Birmingham, David M.—B-A Hardesty, Earl E.—B Ingram, Troy S.—B No. 90 Lynch, Charles—B Lynch, Dorsey C.—B Vogt, Richard David—B No. 93 Bauder, Eugene B.—B Curry, Charles Edward—B Curry, James Lee—B
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Kennedy, Fred Leray—B McCullough, Thomas Allen—B N o . 94 Hindman, R. Wayne—B Reedy, Leland W . — B N o . 102 Johnson, W . G.—B N o . 106 Kidd, Lester L.—B Long, Howard R.—B Riley, Paul H.—B N o . 107 Bengel, J o h n — A - U McGinness, Ronald R.—B Stedman, J. Duane—B N o . 112 Bailiff, Bill J.—B Bryant, LeRoy E.—B Boman, Bennie J.—rB Friedline, Billy Elroy—B Kling, Leroy A.—B Murphy, Lyle Dean—B Richards, Donald G.—B Scheffel, Jess G.—B Walker, James H.—B No. 117 Coad, E. Lloyd—^U Renewal Stephens, Phillip R.—U No. 120 Arnold, William Sherman—B Fraizer, Jack Alden—B Graham, Rex Clayton—B Jewel, Paul William—^B Wade, Everett—B No. 122 Woodruff, Harold G.—U N o . 133 Musson, Justin H.—A Reasor, Thomas A.—A No. 135 Bradshaw, Edward D.—^U Renewal Borror, Bobby D.—B-A No. 136 Wright, Henry C.—^U Renewal No. 144 Kilby, Mark Lorain—B No. 148 Mitchum, Robert G.—B No. 150 Moseley, Oral Dean—B N o . 151 Banister, Teddy H.—B
March
No. 153 Clark, David E.—A N o . 158 Hinson, Charles Albert—B N o . 161 Adolph, Claude O.—B Hafenstein, Arnold W.—B McCoy, Donald L.—B N o . 168 Adams, Raymond K.—B Browne, Eugene D.—B Hardgrave, Clarence M.—B Hunt, Harold H.—A Kissack, Harry J.—B Malone, Howard D.—B Morgan, Jesse C.—B Perkins, Morell Ivan—B Ringey, Ralph Richard—B N o . 172 Bloom, John Charles—B Brooks, William Ross—U Renewal Horner, Lester W.—B N o . 192 Dill, Herman Lee—B Welch, Jack Lee—B-A N o . 196 Wagner, Raleigh V.—B N o . 205 Boline, Alfred C — A N o . 206 Diehl, Charles W.—^A N o . 216 Ballanger, Russell H.—B Thomas, Theodore M.—B N o . 225 Flesher, Charles E.—B Ulrich, Lyle R.—B No. 243 Reynolds, Robert L.—A Zum Brunnen, Walter H.—A N o . 245 Coles, Lester—B N o . 246 Dowd, Ralph E.—B Dunn, Orie A.—A Ladwig, Clayton F.—A Sinclair, Charles B.—B N o . 251 Rosenbaum, Stephen—B N o . 261 Ekis, William—B Tracy, Franklin Ray—B
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No. 268 Smith, Glenn—A No. 271 Breeze, Porter O.—U Drake, Everett F.—B Hefton, L. D a l ^ - A Lindsey, Walter L.—U Overton, Richard D.—A No. 272 Harbour, Eugene W.—B ' Hartman, Ralph A.—U Renewal Truesdell, Robert S. Jr.—U Luth, Robert E.—A Mickelson, Lester E.—B Miller, Raymond L.—B Robinson, Joseph—B No. 273 French, John E.—^U Jenkins, Wilfred H.—B N o . 274 Short, David Lyle—B No. 275 Fleener, Phillip E.—B Evans, James A.—B No. 278 Keebey, Patrick G.—B No. 286 Jeffers, George W.—B No. 290 Evans, Joe B.—B No. 300 Grantham, Bobby G.—A No. 303 Burnham, Arlan C.—B Caron, Clifford—B DeVore, William D.—B Dinning, Donald Boyd—B Hampton, S. Max—B Johnson, Charles E.—B Koski, Martin E.—B Lyons, Albert James—B Magness, Hugh H.—B Maulin, Robert G.—A Randall, Willis R.—B Maulin, Robert G.—A Randall, Willis R.—B Rippee, Oran Oneal—B Shelman, Clarence Braden Jr.—B Skinner, William A.—B Stilwell, John F.—B Williams, Walden Oliver—B N o . 311 Bell, James A.—^A
Clark, Alphus R.—A Clark, William J. Jr.—B Haden, Elmer L. Jr.—A Herrera, Daniel V.—B Hooker, William P.—B McMahan, Jack E.—B-A Phillips, Steve F. Jr.—A Stowell, Fred M.—A Weston, Henry Dale—B Womack, William J.—B-A No. 313 Childress, William Benjamin—B Fleming, Otis H.—B-A Ingram, Gene Howard—B Scott, John William—B Taylor, Donald Marquis—A Wilcoxen, Clifford L e ^ B Wilson, Oliver Wendell—A No. 317 McChesney, Gerald D.—B Stern, Forrest D.—^A No. 322 Babcock, Paul W.—A Bristow, Edward M.—U Renewal Davison, Lawrence Ira—B Jones, John H.—^A Ledom, Golde M.—B Mallett, Carl B.—A Sills, Clarence W.—A Thompson, John M.—B Weathers, Charles Fredrick—B No. 324 Gillham, Clarence O.—A Hoad, Gordon Robert—A Jolly, Marvin Jerome—^A No. 327 Cave, Theron A.—B Coleman, Roy J.—B Mathena, Robert E.-^B No. 333 Potts, William P . - B No. 365 Berry, William C. Jr.—A Hawkins, Billie H.—B Pechin, Fred—U Quisenberry, Eugene O.—B Randall, Joe N.—A Simpson, Basil Lee—A Smith, Sidney Clark—^U Young, Thomas E.—B No. 366 Nelson, Robert Keith—B Peters, John Williard—B
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PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
No. 369 Carter, William T.—U Renewal Edwards, Harold C.—^U Harris, Guy R.—U Kost, Richard A.—B Krummel, Phillip R.—^U Renewal Ward, Howard E.—B Yavrouian, Charles A.—B N o . 370 Andrews, Richard G.—A No. 380 Scott, Dale F.—B N o . 384 Dale, William L.—A N o . 385 Bartlett, Francis M.—U Renewal Canada, Francis R.—^A Farrell, Walter E.—A Henricks, Ernest C.—B Miller, Carl L.—B Young, Jimmie L.—B No. 397 Johnson, Clifford A.—^A-U No. 407 Badger, Glen E.—B Coffman, Larry H.—B Fowler, Leslie E.—B Jetton, William I.—B Kirby, George R.—B JSTo. 42 X Ralph, L. James—A ,^
Match
No. 433 Bentson, Joe Martin—B Cannon, Lonas R.—B Elwell, James Eldon—B Fowler, Carl A. Jr.—A Harris, Gentry Wayne—B Hughes, Robert C.—^A O'Conner, Jack H.—B Palin, Delman A.—B Speir, Richard E.—B Voss, Carl—B Wall, James Leroy—B Watkins, James Robert—U N o . 436 Cooper, Roy Dale—B Everett, Harry M.—B Jahne, Charles R.—U Lee, Roy F.—B Obermeier, Glenn E.—^A No. 438 Moore, Walter H.—B-A No. 444 Harris, James E.—B Sechler, Leslie J.—B Young, James B.—B N o . 445 McClure, Robert W.—B Powers, Clayton E.—B Spencer, Charles Travis—B N o . 446 Henderson, Harvey—^U Renewal
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GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
HONOR
ROLL.
List of Brethren to whom Fifty year emblems were presented during 1962. (List also includes emblems mailed from the Grand Secretary's office up to February 1, 1963. Some presentations may be made after that date.) Name
Lodge No.
Adam, Regional R Adams, Fred R Adams, Ross D Adams, Roy L Ahrens, Henry D Allison, Ambrose D Amsbury, Charles H Anderson, Charles L Anderson, Walter Woodburn Angell, Fred D Appel, Charles J Appelton, Howard B Ashen, Freeman Jack Ashlock, Jackson M Austin, Raymond F Baker, Willis E Baldwin, James B Banta, Leslie D Bantam, David Barnes, Clarence 1 Bauer, Taylor M Bauman, William Bearley, Harry A Beezley, George F Bell, Roy H Bellwood, Earl P Benfer, Henry Bergevin, Lawrence L Berkowitz, John Benson, Fred George Billing, Jack Bivens, Mark F Blue, James V Bobbitt, Louis M Boles, Frank G Bowen, Beldon Bradley, Edward P Brenner, Arthur G Brooks, Leo S Bryant, Austin Siler Buck, Dolf ., Brown, Ellsworth E Bunch, Lloyd C , Burnett, Benjamin F Burt, Arley D Burt, Clarence L _ Bushacher, Oscar L ; Bux, Albert C Calloway, Carl E.J
.380 60 .....302 302 37 223 357 103 433 190 343 138 102 142 ..242 88 326 206 310 25 64 90 164 93 142 358 142 110 303 129 140 81 51 226 55 113 140 2 322 409 79 140 95 269 106 140 90 236 150
Name Carpenter, Clark B Carr, John Harris Carter, Walter V Cassity, Floyd D Cassity, Hiram Dwight Chipps, James E Christiansen, Hans Vincent Christner, George W Chubb, Fred Clark, James Erie Clark, Lee Clark, William T Clay, Clarence S Coldren, Edwin W Columbia, Elmer W Colver, Ralph B. D Copas, Oscar Cosandier, Philip Courtney, Fletcher D Covault, John N Crawford, Melvin Croney, Sidney Crossley, Alfred B Crouch, Arthur D Crow, Malachi B Crumb, Clyde B Crumly, Roy H Cundith, Chester Curd, John C. Currie, Joseph M Cushman, David Wallace Daniel, Roscoe C Darow, Frank C Dau, Ernest Davis, Albert F Davis, Charles Leroy Day, Charles H...; Dean, Ora Decker, Dana D Degelow, Walter G Deitrich, Everett Dicker, Charles S Dix, Tom Dingey, Howard L Drake, Willie Dreier, Louis A Drummond, Robert Duckwall, G. Eldon. Dull, Edward E
Lodge No.
,
93 150 350 122 129 364 306 326 136 160 269 113 80 186 117 273 140 188 6 86 322 ..303 51 307 314 187 306 171 6 187 373 96 140 404 86 51 129 43 44 158 395 6 303 271 223 3 187 98 305
90 Name Dunmire, Elijah H Durnberger, Charles H Dyer, Paul L Enoch, Henry L Edwards, Fred A Evans, David J Eakin, Guy W Falconer, David W Falkner, James W Fenton, Arthur W Ferguson, Oran B Fink, Raymond D Fitzgerald, Jabez Ford Flower, Clarence W Foltz, Terry L Ford, Floyd A Fuller,' Delbert W Gentry, Charles S George, Alexander Charles George, Frank J Gill, George H Gillespie, Wm. M Gish, Amos H Goerman, Herbert C Goudy, Harry W Gray, Fred Leonard Grayson, Roy D Greenbaum, Samuel Greene, Robert 0 Grissom, Carlton B Groneman, George A Gruno, Herman Guth, George E — Haight, Lloyd S Hall, Jasper W Haller, Benjamin D Hallowell, Leon W Hamilton, Roy L Hare, Pearl William Haring, Walter C Harris, Arthur L Hart, Eldon E Hartzell, Harold C Hay, Albert 0 Haynes, Arthur S Hedges, John B Heltzel, Winifred F... Henshell, James E Hess, George R Heyl, Andrew William Hickman, Leonard G Hill, Ferris M Hislop, Garnett W Hoffman, George J
PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
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Name Hoffman, Walter L Holechek, Otto J Holloway, Arthur Dexter Honey, George E Horner, Paoli B Hottinger, Felix E Howard, Herbert M Houston, John M Howland, Allen W Hughes, Henry D Hutchens, Herbert Hyle, Clifford R Jackson, Cecil Clyde James, Otis E.... Jamison, Bailey S Johns, James Edward Johnson, Everett W Johnson, Paul Johnson, Ruben C Jones, Howard A Jones, Samuel P Jorgensen, Peter Hanson Kalebaugh, Trostle C Kaull, Harry J Kegebehn, Edward Louis Kelley, Oran W Kennedy, Joe L Kimball, Ray L Kincheloe, Orton T Koran, George J Lampkin, Carl Herbert Lampton, Frank Walter Lander, John David Landis, Harrison B Lash, Lloyd W Lassey, Walter 1 Laster, James Carl Laughlin, Chester E Lawrence, John A LeBaron, William S Leese, Benjamin H Lee, Riley W Leslie, Frank E Lewis, Arthur H Lieurance, John Roscoe Liston, Virdon M Little, Clarence W Lockard, Harold A Lofland, Earl K Long, Allen V Long, Herman W Long, John C Lovett, Virgil E Loyd, Charles William
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Name Luffel, John E Lyons, Charles A Lyster, Herbert E Mann, Arthur R Marquis, Ralph S Mason, George E Mathews, Patrick J Meyers, Louis C— Michael, Jesse T Mielke, Max Miller, Jake J Miller, Pleasant V Miller, William V Moeller, William J Moline, Lawrence I Mohler, John D Monroe, Charles Wesley Moore, Chris H Moore, Thomas N Morris, lulius Moss, Henry Mark Moul, Harry W Muir, Donald Muir, Frank C Murdy, William W.. Myers, Nevin S McBratney, Leslie A.... McCollough, James P McConnell, Alexander McConnell, Edward L McConnon, David H McCrabb, J. Grover Mclnnes, Alexander M McLeod, Neil McNaughten, John C Nash, Frank T Nelson, Alexander T Neal, Wm. R Nelson Christian G Nelson, Harry R Nevin, Harry Lee Nickelson, David E Noel, Elmer H Nogle, George H Norris, Ernest W... Ockerblad, Andrew M Oldham, Edward P Oliver, James J Olmstead, Earl F Olson, Alfred M Olson, Fred 0 Osborn, Floyd A Parks, George H Patton, Fred M....
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Lodge No. 8 71 154 140 433 237 327 374 24 220 164 1 :....150 .107 145 133 279 257 181 189 242 203 206 193 331 171 89 143 272 86 289 36 67 57 140 294 397 203 179 397 6 108 117 28 294 6 90 142 171 374 209 71 303 2
Name Pepperell, William E. Peters, Frank A Pfaffenberger, Charles W Phillips, William T Piner, Emery R. Powers, Cyrus B Price, Edward M Pyke, Samuel W.. Ragland, Thomas Ben Ralston, C. Moody Ramsey, Archie L Rand, Herbert J Randall, Mason A Randall, Robert R Reed, Linford Conover Reed, Thomas Jr Rees, Edward H Reifsnyder, Bert Remmert, Oscar C. A Richards, William F Richardson, Audrey F. Richardson, Edward L Rogers, Herbert A Roth, Christian Roth, Herbert W Rowland, Joseph A Rudebaugh, Leslie L Rufi, John Russell, George Raymond.... Russell, Louis Sylvester Ryland, John F Sample, Clarence D Sanden, Roy B Saylor, James P Saylor, William R Schwein, George W Schillerstrom, Merl P Scott, Harvey L Senter, John Ray Shambaugh, Ben Francis Shambaugh, Cloyd B Shanklin, William Joseph Shaw, Frank E Sheets, James Jr Sheets, Walter J Sheley, Chester Moses Shepard, John W Sherwood, Reuben Shifflett, Charles L Siler, Frederick G.... Simkins, Homer A Simmons, Frederick Hollie Slane, Thomas J Smiley, William A
91 Lodge No. 303 393 102 ......150 306 307 309 80 ...445 268 115 3 294 294 ...102 195 12 7 337 322 118 367 ...152 120 322 339 ..449 239 333 8 203 8 38 219 140 ...435 311 71 273 18 42 303 201 80 292 .—199 .206 283 48 80 142 ....194 117 7
92 t^ame Smith, Edward B Smith, Herbert R Smith, Herman Smith, Robert H Southworth, James B Spencer, Godfrey E Stafford, Lewis H Stanley, Oscar Stark, Bernard J Sterns, James W Stewart, Harris F Stillman, Judson M Stivison, Dr. Roy E Stout, William S Strieby, George T Sullivan, John T... Sylvester, Roy Jewell Swails, John Gainsborough Taylor, Dextor P Taylor, John Warrington Terwilliger, Bertrand B Tinker, Eugene A Trask, William Sprague Traylor, Bruce E Treadway, Alpheus C... Trefz, George F Trent, Edward J Trice, James H Tritt, Alfred G Tucker, Maurice H Tyler, Clyde Umphrey, Newton Underwood, Roy L Ussary, John Vale, C. Starr VanDyke, Claude F Van Hall, Max..
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Van Leewan, William George VanScyoc, John J Veale, George W Viets, Henry Walker, Clay A Walter, Harry D Walthour, Roy L Walton, Joseph W . Jr Wasem, George A Wasem, Walter 1 Watson, George Way, Carl Wayant, Dean J Wear, Henry C Weatherhead, James Webster, Harold E Weesner, Reed Weishaar, Earl W Weltner, Marshall R Wharton, Keever E White, Ben E Whitford, William Stafford Widaman, Charles E Wiedeman, Frank Wilkerson, Charles W Williams, Fred Whitfield Williams, John R Williamson, Alfred J Wilson, Charles 1 Winfrey, Alph Wisehart, Marvin R Wolz, George Jr Woodruff, Lyman Wallace Young, Henry E Young, Melick S ZoUer, Frederick W
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
Junction City, Kansas April 21, 1962 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in Special Communication in the hall of Union Lodge No.7, Junction City, Kansas, at 3:10 P.M. on the afternoon of April 21, 1962, for the purpose of laying the cornerstone of the new post office building under construction. The M.·. W.·. Grand Lodge was opened on the First Degree of Masonry in Ample Form following prayer by the Grand Chaplain with the following officers: W.·. ARMAND H. BISHOP................................................................Grand Master W.·. BEN W. GRAYBILL ...................................................... Deputy Grand Master W.·. ARTHUR C. HODGSON .... .. .......................................... Grand Senior Warden W .. ·. OWEN E. HODGSON ................................ .................... Grand Junior Warden W.·. GAYLORD L. McDoNALD................................................as Grand Treasurer M.·. W.·. CHARLES S. McGINNESS ...................................................... Grand Secretary Bro. ALLEN C. EDENS (Lt. COl) .......................................... as Grand Chaplain Bro. JAMES B. PEARSON ................................................................ .. Grand Orator W.·. WILLIAM E. MONTGOMERY ........................................ Grand Senior Deacon W.·. FRANKLIN L. TIERS................................................ as Grand Junior Deacon W.·. KENNETH S. FINCHAM ...................... ...... .............................. Grand Marshal W.·. ELMER E. ANDERSON...................................... ...... ...... Asst. Grand Marshal W:. A. BYRNE FLETCER.. ................................................ as Grand Sword Bearer W.·. H. JACKSON STATON .......................................................... Grand Pursuillant W.·. MALCOLM E. TIBBITTS .................................................... Principal Architect W.·. PORTER L. SHOFFNER.. ............................................ Bearer of Great Lights W.·. EDWARD C. VERBEKE.. ..............................................Bearer of Constitutions W.·. ELMER CLARK........................................................ as Grand Senior Steward W:. RAYMOND W. HILL........................................ as Grand Junior Steward W.·. IRVING D . LOWRY..................................................................as Grand Tyler
M.·. R.·. R.·. R.·.
Procession was formed under the direction of the Grand Marshal with a color guard from the 891st Eng. Battalion and the 437th Army Band under direction of W / 0 WAITE MORRISON heading the two block long parade. The band also furnished music during the cornerstone ceremony. Other units in the parade included Boy Scout Troop No. 61, and 32 members of Job's D aughters in snappy uniforms from the Abilene Bethel. Twenty Knights Templar under the command of Sir Knight CARROLL C. ARNETT R.·. E.'. Grand Commander of Kansas from Belleville, formed an escort for the Grand Lodge.
M.·. W. ·. Grand Master Officiates.
The parade under police escort proceeded south from the Lodge Hall to Highway K-18, thence west two blocks, thence north two blocks to the site of the new Federal Building which was nearing completion. The following program was presented : ..
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Bro. C. 1. HOOVER, Presiding. A 50 star flag was presented and raised while the band played our National Anthem. The Pledge of Allegiance was given by the Boy Scout Troop. A welcome was extended on behalf of the city by Mayor CHARLES P. MURPHY. Introduction of the Grand Master, M:. W:. ARMAND H. BISHOP. The Cornerstone was then laid according to Ancient Custom and Usage by the officers of Grand Lodge. An address appropriate to the occasion was delivered by U.S. Senator and Bro. JAMES B. PEARSON. Following the benediction, the procession was reformed by the Grand Marshal, and returned to the Lodge Hall. Introductions were made. M.·. W.·. JOHN H. MURRAY, Junior Past Grand Master, was called upon for a few remarks. Three District Deputy Grand Masters were present, R. ·. W.·. W. ERNEST MASON, 38th District, Wakefield, R:. W:. ALVIN E. HAUSERMAN, 39th District, who had been in charge of all planning and arrangements, Junction City, and R.· . W.·. KENNETH D. HUTCHINSON, 41st District, Delavan, were introduced along with W.·. ROBERT C. MENGES, a member of the Grand Lodge Committee on Credentials, Abilene. It was Bro. MENGES, that brought the Job·s Daughters group from Abilene. After expressions of appreciation and good will, the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry, following prayer by the Grand Chaplain. ARMAND H . BISHOP Grand Masler. ATTEST: CHARLES S. MCGINNESS Grand Secretary.
U. S. Senator JAMES PEARSON delivering prindpal address at Cornerstone Ceremony.
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To provide additional entertainment for the officers of Grand Lodge, Union Lodge No. 7 held a Past Master's Celebration in the National Guard Armory at 6:30 P.M. where a sumptuous dinner was served to about 400 guests. Worshipful Master GERALD T . LATHROP presided over this affair in excellent manner and several Grand Lodge Officers were called upon for brief remarks. R.". W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL, Deputy Grand Master, presented 25 year emblems to several deserving brethren and M . ' . "W..'. ARMAND H . BISHOP, Grand Master, presented a 50 year gold emblem to U. S. WEARY, a faithful member of the Lodge, then delivered an address appropriate to the occasion. All agreed that the day's activities were well planned and carried out with dispatch. R.". W.". ALVIN E . HAUSERMAN, District Deputy Grand Master, who had arranged and planned the celebration was warmly congratulated by our Grand Master.
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. McDonald, Kansas, May 5, 1962: The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the hall of McDonald Lodge N o . 383 McDonald, Kansas, at 1:00 P . M . C S T on the afternoon of May 5, 1962, for the purpose of laying the cornerstone and participating in the dedication ceremonies of the United States Post Office at Bird City. The M . ' . W.". Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry following prayer by the Grand Chaplain with the following officers: M . ' . W.*. AMAND H . BISHOP
R.'. W.". B E N W . GRAYBILL..... R.". W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON M . ' . W.*. KARL J. BAUMGARTNER W . ' . ALFRED C . BUCK M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S W . ' . CHARLES W I L M O T BENKELMAN
Bro. ROBERT J. D O L E
W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'.
WILLIAM E . MONTGOMERY GROVER C : ROGERS L E O J. SCHISLER.: '. RALPH W . WEAVER.;.....
W.'. W.'. W.*. W.'.
H. JACKSON STATON ROBERT L . JONES ROBERT W . SAGER HARRY D . HARRISON
W . ' . FRANK W . BROWN W.". CHARLES O . HUBBARD W . ' . ROBERT M . GOUGH W . ' . ARLIE G . ARCHER
.....Grand
Master
Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary as Grand
Chaplain
Grand
Orator
Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal as Grand Sword Bearer Grand Pursuivant ..Principal Architect Master of Ceremonies Bearer of the Constitution
..Bearer of the Great Lights as Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward as Grand
Tyler
Many other brethren were present for the occasion and after some introductions and instructions, the Grand Lodge was put at ease. T h e members boarded cars and assembled in the basement of the Methodist Church in Bird City, some nine miles distance, where the Grand Marshal assumed command and formed the Craft in proper procession. Exactly at 2:00 P.M. the procession moved to the site of the liew Post Office building which had been erected by W . ' . ROBERT L . JONES, and there laid the cornerstone of the building according to Ancient Form and Usage. T h e copper box placed in the stone contained the following, items:
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The program of the afternoon Papers and pictures of the various business places in Bird City The current issue of the Bird City Times List of the officers of McDonald Lodge No. 383 List of the Officers of the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of AF&AM of Kansas Music for the occasion was furnished by the band of the Bird City High School. Bro. ROBERT D O L E , U.S. Congressman from the District, made the dedicatory address. Following the ceremony, procession was reformed and returned to the church where the members again boarded automobiles for the return journey to McDonald Lodge Hall where the Grand Lodge was called to order and closed in Ample Form following prayer by the Grand Chaplain. Regular officers of Grand Lodge who accompanied our Grand Master on this trip to the extreme northwest corner of the state were high in their praise of the brethren of McDonald Lodge and its Master, W . ' . Bro. LESTER POWELL. Every couresy was extended to officers of the Grand Lodge and the ladies who had accompanied them. There were also expressions of gratitude for the cooperation of the weatherman, for while rain clouds threatened only a few drops fell during the ceremony and these combined with some gusts of wind to cool what would have otherwise been a very warm afternoon. ARMAND H . B I S H O P ,
Grand
Master.
ATTEST: CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S
Grand
Secretary.
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Winona, Kansas, May 5, 1962 T h e Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the l O O F Hall, Winona, Kansas, at 7:30 P . M . C S T Saturday evening May 5, 1962, for the purpose of dedicating the newly constructed hall of Wallace Lodge No. 318. The M.". W / . Grand Lodge was opened on the Third Degree of Masonry following prayer by the Grand Chaplain with the following Officers: M . ' . W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP
R.*. W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL K.'. W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON M . ' . W . ' . K A R L J. BAUMGARTNER W . ' . R O Y C . KRONVALL M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S W . ' . RICHARD R . BABST. Bro. ROBERT J. D O L E - . ;
W.". W I L L I A M E . MONTGOMERY W.". CLAUD L . LOWE, JR W.". L E O J. SCHISLER W . ' . NEALY O . YEOMAN W . ' . H . JACKSON STATON W . ' . BOBBY J. CLARK
W.". FLOYD U . RADLOFF
Grand
;
Master
Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden ..as Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain Grand Orator
Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal Principal Architect Grand Pursuivant Bearer of the Constitution
Bearer of the Great Lights
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Grand Junior
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W.". ARTIE A. E M E L
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Also present and taking part in the ceremony were M.'.W.". CLINE C . CURTISS, Past Grand Master, three District Deputy Grand Masters, R . ' . W . ' . WILLM.M O. RHOADES of the 78th District, R . ' . W . ' . HAROLD L . STRANGE, of the 77th District and R . ' . W . ' . SPENCER GRAHAM, of the 64th District, andi W . ' . JAMES E . TAYLOR, Chairman of the Jurisprudence Committee of Grand Lodge Procession was formed under the direction of the Grand Marshal and marched to the beautiful and well proportioned new Lodge Hall of Wallace Lodge N o . 318, which was well filled with visiting brethren and friends of the Lodge together with their ladies. A highly entertaining program was carried out under the direction of Bro. CHARLES H . WARD, J R . , Senior Warden of the Lodge, and Master of Ceremonies for the occasion. Mrs. E. ROSS H I L L played organ music for the processions and also t h e accompaniment for the musical selections by Mrs. RICHARD R . BABST. The latter sang the Odes during the ceremony and also the dedication numbei: "Bless ThisHouse" in a most pleasing manner which added materially to the evening's enjoyment. Upon invitation by the Senior Warden of the Lodge, the Ceremony of Dedication was carried out by the officers of the Grand Lodge according to Ancient Form and Usage. The Symbolic Lodge was a scale model of the building which had been made by W . ' . RICHARD R . BABST. A short history of the Lodge was read by W . ' . W A L T E R E . DAVID, and the address of the evening was delivered by Bro. ROBERT D O L E , U.S. Congressman from the District. Following the benediction, the Grand Marshal reformed the procession for a return to the l O O F Hall where the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form after prayer. Members of the Grand Lodge then returned to the new Post Office which had been constructed in connection with the Lodge Hall for an open house and a social hour. ARMAND H . BISHOP
Grand ATTEST CHARLES S. MCGINNESS
Grand
Secretary.
Master.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Medicine Lodge, May 24, 1962 A Special Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Auditorium of the Intermediate School at Medicine Lodge, Kansas at 8:00 P . M . on the evening of May 24, 1962, for the purpose of paying respect and tribute to " M R . M A S O N " of Barber County and surrounding territory, our beloved and highly respected M . ' . W . ' . JAMES H . " J A C K " TRICE, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge in 1944 and a most devoted Mason. The. M.'.' W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened on the Third Degree of Masonry following the pledge of Allegiance to the flag of our country and prayer by the Grand Chaplain. The following officers filled the stations: M . ' . W . ' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND
as Grand
Master
W . ' . ERWIN W A L K E R Bro. N E D W . W A R R E N Bro. MAURICE M . CLEVELAND
as Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden
R.'. W . ' . CHESTER B . FULLERTON W . ' . ROBERT C . GILMORE Bro. JAMES G . W I L L I A M S . . .
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain
W . ' . CHARLES LaVERNE BISHOP Bro. FLOYD EVERETT BUELL
Bro. JACK STARNS Bro. R E A SHELITE Bro. RICHARD W O R T M A N . -
as Grand
Marshal
as Grand Senior
Deacon
as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward
Bro. G L E N C . VANDERWORK
as Grand
Tyler
More than 225 brethren of Delta Lodge N o . 77, surrounding Lodges and visiting brethren from considerable distance had assembled at 6:30 P.M to enjoy a fine dinner as guests of Delta Lodge and in honor of M . ' . W . ' . Brother TRICE. and were present for the meeting. A letter from M . ' . W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP, Grand Master, addressed to M . ' . W . ' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, and commissioning him to open Grand Lodge on this occasion was read. It was highly complimentary to the long service of M . ' . W . ' . JAMES H . TRICE, and the great contribution which he lias made to Freemasonry in Kansas. The gathering brought together eight Past Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, seven District Deputy Grand Masters, several of the Grand Lodge officers, many committee members and active members and workers in the various rites. Those introduced and received with honors included: The honored guest of the evening, M . ' . W.*. JAMES H . TRICE, Past Grand Master and the father of Ritulalistic perfection for many years. H e was given a standing ovation. Other past Grand Masers received with him included: M . ' . W . ' . A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND, Grand Master in 1940 and former Grand Secretary. M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S . MCGINNESS, Grand Master in 1943 and present Grand Secretary. M . " . W . " . SAMUEL G . WILES, Grand Master in 1946 M . ' . W . ' . JAMES H . STEWART, J R . , Grand Master in 1947
M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N ROBISON, Grand Master in 1948 and for many years the Grand Lecturer of the Grand Lodge. M . ' . W . ' . ALLAN DAUGHERTY, Grand Master in 1952 and now superintendent of our Kansas Masonic Home. M.". W . ' . D. BRUCE N E W T O N , Grand Master in 1953 and Secretary of Albert Pike Lodge N o . 303.
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The following District Deputy Grand Masters were present: R.". W . ' . LEONARD N . BAILEY, Burden, District N o . 44 R.'. W / ; LAWRENCE P. ASCHELMAN, McPherson, District N o . 49 R.'. W.". D E L M E R PIERCE, Anthony, District N o . 59
R.'. W . ' . CHESTER B . FULLERTON, Medicine Lodge, District N o . 60 .
R.". W . ' . HAROLD H . BENNETT, Haviland, District N o . 61 R.'. W.". D A L E N . OLSEN, Kinsley, District N o . 62
R.'. W . ' . WiLLL\M B. BoYER, Great Bend, District N o . 63 Others who were presented included: R.*. W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL, .Deputy Grand Master, Prairie Village; K.'. W.". ARTHUR C . HODGSON, Grand Senior Warden, Little River; W , ' . H . JACKSON STATON, Grand Pursuivant, St. John; W.*. H E N R Y C . W R I G H T , Asst. Grand Tyler,. Sedan; W.". CHARLES L . B I S H O P ; W . ' . MARC C . BOSS; and Brother GILBERT L . FINLEY, Assistant Grand Lecturers,
W . ' . FRANK M . YEOMAN, Chrm. Committee on Finance, Kingman; W . " . - T O M C. RAUM, member of committee on Trials and Punishments, Wichita; W . ' . JAMES H. TRICE, J R . , member. Committee on Jurisprudence, Medicine Lodge, and W . " . FRED PECHIN, member, Committee on Reports of Grand Officers, Derby. A very fine musical program by the COSMOS FOUR, all members of Cosmos Lodge No. 278, was much appreciated. The members are W . ' . J I M MILLER, W . ' . ED SCHUPBACH, and Brothers D E W I T T STEVENS, and D O N RAGAN.
For the formal presentation of the 50 year gold lapel emblem, M . ' . W . ' . STRICKLAND called upon the son of the honored guest to present his father at the altar and with father and son before him. Brother STRICKLAND, in a fine choice of words expressed the feelings of all present in appreciation of the great contribution which M . ' . W . ' . JAMES H . TRICE had made to his beloved fraternity for as many years as he had held membership in the order. H e then requested his son to place the emblem in his father's lapel, after which the father was escorted to the East, where he was given a standing ovation. He responded with modesty and expressed his appreciation to all for the help which he had received over the years and also for the party in his behalf. M.". W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON, was then called up and asked to "call the roll" of the officers of the five Lodges composing the 60th Masonic District. Forty five of the fifty officers answered present and were arranged west of the Altar to show the fine support which the district has given to M . ' . W . ' . Brother TRICE, who had served the District for seventeen consecutive years as its District Deputy Grand Master, prior to his appointment in the line of Grand Lodge Officers. Several congratulatory letters were also read. Following this. Grand Lodge Officers, Past Grand Masters and others offered congratulatory remarks and Brother J O H N W . CLARKE sang the "LORD'S PRAYER"
by Malotte. The Grand Lodge was then closed in Ample Form on the Third Degree of Masonry and all present agreed that a most delightful evening had been spent in tribute to one of Kansas' most distinguished Masons. A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND,
as Grand Master. ATTEST: ROBERT C . G I L M O R E ,
as Grand Secretary.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Manhattan, Kansas, June 29, 1962 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Hall of Lafayette Lodge N o . 16 AF&AM, 322 Houston St., Manhattan, Kansas at 3:00 P.M. on June 29, 1962 for the purpose of laying the Foundation Stone of the new United States Post Office being built at 5th and Leavenworth Sts. Following prayer by the Grand Chaplain, the M.". W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry with the following officers: M . ' . W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP
:
Grand
R.'. W.". B E N W . GRAYBILL M . ' . W.". J O H N H . MURRAY R.'. W . ; . O W E N E . HODGSON R.'. W;". FLOYD A. PALMER.. M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S Rev. Bro. SAMUEL S . GEORGE, D D Bro. FRANK CARLSON
Master
Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden :
Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain Grand Orator
W.". W I L L I A M E . MONTGOMERY W.". FRED R . FREEBY, J R
Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
W . ' . K E N N E T H S . FINCHAM
Grand
W - ' . E M M E T T W . CRABTREE W . ' . JAY A . G O U L D W . ' . FREDERICK H . BUDDEN
Marshal
as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward
W . ' . DURWARD C . DANIELSON
Principal
Bro. EARL W . RAY Bro. R E X R . BOATMAN
Architect
...Bearer of Great Lights Bearer of Constitutions
W . ' . FRANK E . R O O T W / . HENRY C . WRIGHT
as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler
Procession was formed and promptly at the appointed time, moved to the site of the new post office building. The procession was led by a police escort, and the First Infantry Band from Fort Riley, followed by a color guard and members of Air Explorer Squadron N o . 71 Boy Scouts of America. A number of distinguished guests rode with Senator FRANK CARLSON in an open convertible. The Grand Lodge was supported by a Knights Templar escort in full uniform under command of Sir Knight ALVIN E . HAUSERMAN, Captain of the Guard of the Grand Commandery of Kansas. Members of Oriental Commandery No. 48 were assisted on this occasion by Sir Knight from Corinthian Commandery No. 40, Marysville and Junction City Commandery N o . 43. Upon arrival at the building site, officers of the Grand Lodge found everything in readiness and the following program was carried out under the direction of Bro. RICHARD D . ROGERS, Master of Ceremonies.
National Anthem
First Infantry Division Band C. W . O. RODRIGUEZ, Director
Pledge of Allegiance to the U. S. Flag Address of Welcome
Air Explorer Squadron No. 71 Hon. EMIL FISCHER, Mayor
Bro. ROGERS then made a brief explanation of the origin and history of the cornerstone ceremony as practiced by the Masonic Fraternity and invited M . ' . W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP, Grand Master to proceed with the laying of the stone, whereupon the ceremonies were carried out, by officers of the Grand Lodge according to Ancient Form and Custom.
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Contents of the Copper Box sealed and deposited in the stone were as follows: List of postal employees of Manhattan post office City Commissioners and city officers of Manhattan for 1962 List showing officers and board of directors of the Manhattan Chamber, of Cornmerce for 1962 Map of city of Manhattan Road Map of the Tiittle Creek Reservoir Area Copy of June 27 edition of the Manhattan Mercury Three programs of the Cornerstone ceremony being performed An Official Kansas Centennial Coin of Riley County Two 1962 U . S. Pennies One 1962 U . S. Nickel One 1962 U. S. Dime One Medallion commemorating the Centennial of Lafayette Lodge N o . ' 16, AF&AM in 1959 A copy of the history of the first 100 years of Lafayette Lodge N o . 16, AF&AM A copy of the 99th Annual Commencement Program of Kansas State University held on June 3, 1962 A brochure of the campaign for the Second Century Fund for Kansas State University A histoiy of the City of Manhattan, Kansas, "The First One Hundred Years, 1855 to 1955." The address on this occasion was delivered by Kansas' Senior U . S. Senator the Hon. FRANK CARLSON, who made a special trip from Washington for the occasion. H e was warmly applauded. The ceremonies completed, procession was reformed and returned to the Lodge Hall where after introductions and expressions of gratitude to the Master and other members of Lafayette Lodge for the excellent planning for the ceremony, the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry following prayer by the Grand Chaplain. Our Grand Master was supported on this occasion by a large number, of the Grand Lodge officers, two Past Grand Masters, J O H N H . MURRAY of Leavenworth, and ScoTT' E. KELSEY of Topeka; three District Deputy Grand Masters, FRANCIS M . BARTLETT, District 25 of Topeka, D O N A L D E . FREY, District 36 of
Riley, and ALVIN E . HAUSERMAN, District 39 of Junction City. Delegations of brethren from Marysville and Clay Center were also present, the latter headed by the Master of Clay Center Lodge N o . 134, W.". MORGAN J. SNYDER. Also present among the distinguished guests introduced during the ceremony at the new building were Bro. DALE D U N C A N , Postmaster and U . S. Senator, the Hon. JAMES,B. PEARSON, a member of Old Mission Lodge N o . 153, Prairie Village. Later in the evening, members of Lafayette Lodge No. 16, Manhattan Chapter 209, OES, and the local Bethel of Job's Daughters entertained the Grand Lodge officers at dinner in the K State Union. Grand Master BiSHOP delivered' the address of the evening. ARMAND H . BISHOP
Grand Master ATTEST: CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S
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Winfield, Kansas, August 11, 1962 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Hall of Winfield Lodge No. 110, A.F. & A.M. Winfield,· Kansas at 1:00 P.M., August 11, 1962 for the purpose of laying the cornerstone of the Cowley County Courthouse under construction in that city. Following prayer by the Grand Chaplain, the Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry, with the following officers: ARMAND H . BiSHOP................................................................ Grand Master D . BRUCE NEWTON ..............................................as D eputy Grand Master ARTHUR C. HODGSON ................................................ Grand Senior Warden RiCHARD L. BECKER.............................................. as Grand Junior Warden CECIL R. COFFEy ............................................................ as Grand Treasurer M.·. W.·. CHARLES S. MCGINNESS...................................................... Grand Secretary Rev. Bro. JOE R. KENNEDy............................................................as Grand Chaplain W ·. ·. RiCHARD J. BELLMAN."""."." .."."" .... "" .... "."""" .... ",,.as Grand Marshal M.·. W.·. E. GLENN ROBISON""" .."" .... " .." ......" ...." ........" .. AuiJlant Grand Marshal W.·. WILLIAM E. MONTGOMERY.. """""""""""""""""""Grand Senior D eacon W.·. J. EARL ODEN""""""" .."""""""""""""""""""""" .. Grand Junior D eacon W.·. JOHN B. GOULD, JR"""""""""""" ..".""""""""as Grand Sword Bearer W.·. H . JACKSON STATON""""""""" ... """""""""""""""""".Grand Pursuivant W. ' . RiCHARD L. EMERSON"""""""",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, .. ,,,,.B earer of Constitutions W.·. JOHN BossL.""""" .."""""""""""""""""""""""".Bearer of Great Lights Bro. DON H . POTTER"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""Principal Architect W.·: LEWIS S. GECKELER.""".·"""""""" " " """"""""""""Grand Senior Steward W.·. ROBERT M. GOUGH""""""""""".""."""""""""""" Grand Junior Steward W.·. H ENRY C. WRlGHT""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""as Grand Tyler In . addition to the above, our Grand Master was supported by the presence of Past Grand Masters, M.·. W.·. Bros. ADDISON C. IRBY, S. ALLAN D AUGHERTY and OTTO ·R. SOUDERS; four District D eputy Grand Masters, R:. W:. Bros. LESTER R. D ETWILLER, District 29, Coffeyville, LEONARD N . BAILEY, District 44, Burden, ROBERT O . SULLIVAN, District 46, Mulvane and EARL S. BROWN, District ' . 47, Wichita. Grand Lodge Committeemen present were W.·. FRED PECHIN and W. · . THOMAS L. FRANCIS, of the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers. Other distinguished Masons present included, Bro. A. GLENN SAMPSON, . Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Council, R & SM, W .·. ELLIS T. BARKER, Past Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter RAM and W:. FOREST HASHBARGER, Past Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery, K.T. The Grand Master announced the purpose of the Communication and also observed that the temperature in the Lodge Hall was 102 0 and about 50 higher outside. He was gratified that this had not acted to discourage the brethren and also observed that the HON. GEORGE TEMPLAR Lodge Hall was well filled with brethMember Crescellt Lod}1e No . 133. ren from 30 Lodges in addition to the five Lodges of District 44, which were sponsoring the program.
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An alarm was sounded and the Grand Secretary .appeared with a distinguished member of the Craft who 'recently had been apP9inted as U .S. District Judge, the Hon. GEORGE TEMPLAR, Grand Orator for the occasion. Bro. TEMPLAR was presented in the East as a member of Crescent Lodge No. 133 and was accorded a most hearty welcome in his home district and county. After several additional introductions and some expressions of saisfaction for the fine showing of members, the Grand Lodge was recessed to form the procession and march to the court house site. Open top automobiles had been provided for the county officials, judges, members of the state legislature and the Grand Orator.
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Grand Lodge escorted by Knights Templar in procession to the Cowley County COttrt House in 107 0 temperature. .
The procession was led by a color guard from Winfield Post No. 10 American Legion, followed by the Order of DeMolay, Order of Rainbow for girls and a large unit of Boy Scouts from Quivira Council, BSA and the Masonic delegation with an escort of Knights Templar under command of Sir Knight WAYNE RUSH. All together the parade was over two blocks long and was made up of more than 300 marchers. Upon arrival at the Court House site a short program was held including the playing of the Star Spangled Banner by the combined municipal bands of Winfield and Arkansas City, a Pledge of Allegiance ' led by the Boy Scouts and a short history of the County and its court house. Invitation was then extended by the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to M.¡. W.¡. ARMAND H . BISHOP and the officers of Grand Lodge to lay the fine cornerstone hewn from Silverdale stone and very attractively lettered. The stone was thereupon laid according to the Ancient Ceremonies of he Craft. The list of the contents follows: 1.
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Program of Cornerstone Ceremony. Proceedings of Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. The Winfield Daily Courier-Achievement Edition-Feb. 26, 1962 Arkansas City Daily Traveler-Issued May 9th, 1961 Arkansas City D aily Traveler-Issued Nov. 2nd, 1961 Arkansas City Daily Traveler-Issued Aug. 9th, 1962 The Winfield Daily Courier-Issued Oct. 26, 1961
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T h e Winfield Daily Courier—Issued July 17, 1962 . The Winfield Daily Courier—Issued July 27, 19^2 The Winfield Daily Courier—Issued Aug. 9, 1962 The Burden Times—Issued Aug. 9, 1962 Copy of No-fund Warrant issued to finish paying for the new courthouse. 13. Kansas Centennial mat and print. - 14. 1961-62 Directory of the Cowley County Public Schools. 15. Card from County Clerk's office showing the new congressional districts. 16. 1962 Premium list of Cowley County Free Fair. 17. 1962 Premium list of Eastern Cowley County Fair. 18. Letter from the Winfield Junior Chamber of Commerce to the Board of County Commissioners dated August 8, 1962, using one block of "Atomic Energy Act" postage stamps. 19. Letter from Christenson, Mathews & Mathews to the Board of County Commissioners, Aug. 8, 1962 using one block of "Project Mercury" postage stamps. 20. Letter from Winfield Chamber of Commerce to the Board of County Commissioners, Aug. 8, 1962 using one block of "Kansas Statehood" postage stamps. 21. Letter from the Winfield City Clerk's office to the Board of County Commissioners, Aug. 8, 1962, using one block of "Girl Scout U.S.A." postage stamps. • 22. Envelope from Higginbottom's Insurance Agency containing remarks to be made by FRANK HIGGINBOTTOM, Chairman, of the Board of County Commissioners, at the Cornerstone Ceremony. 23. Envelope from the Winfield State Bank containing a letter listing items at the time it was organized and listing the present officers. 24. Envelope, from the Winfield Board of Education containing Vocational Building Brochure, Copy of 1962-63 Budget and Directory of the Board of Education officers and employees. 25. Present County Clerk's letter-head. 26. Brochure of St. John's College, Winfield, Kansas. 27. Brochure of the city of Winfield, Kansas. 28. Brochure of Southwestern College, Winfield, Kansas. 29. Brochure of Southwestern College president's report. 30. Brochure of H. L. Snyder Memorial Research Foundation. 31. Envelope from the Women's Mutual Improvement Society and Pleasant Valley Cemetery. 32. Envelope containing signatures of all Cowley County employees as of August, 1962. 33. Envelope containing sample ballots of Primary Election held August 7, 1962. 34. Envelope from the First National Bank of Winfield, Kansas containing: 1. Centennial Brochure issued by Kansas banks. 2. Brochure of mural on wall of the First National Bank. 3. One ten-dollar bill, 1934 issue—last issue of National Bank Currency with the bank's name and signed by the president and cashier of the bank. 4. A ciirrent First National Bank statement. 5. A letter signed by the bank officers.
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Envelope containing: 1. Five 1962 pennies 2. One 1961 nickel 3. One 1962 dime 4. One1962 quarter 5. One 1962 half-dolIar COWLEY COUNTY SEAL
FolIowing the ceremonies, the Hon. GEORGE TEMPLAR, Grand Orator, a native son of Cowley County and prominent in the civic and legal life of the area for a life time delivered a most timely and appropriate address. There was extended applause at the conclusion of the address.
GRAND LODGE OFFICERS WITH ELEMENTS OF CONSECRATlON.
ARTHUR C. HODGSON, Grand Senior Warden , with wine; D. BRUCE NEWTON, Past Grand Master, with element of corn; M:. W:. ARMAND H. BISHOP (wearing hat), Grand Master; RICHARD L. BECKER, Past Grand Master, with element of oil. FolIowing the benediction, procession was reformed under direction of the Grand Marshal and returned to the Lodge HalI, where Grand Master BISHOP thanked alI for the fine cooperation which had been shown and then folIowing prayer by the Grand Chaplain, closed the Grand Lodge in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry. ARMAND H . BISHOP Grand MaIler ATTEST:
CHARLES S. MCGINNESS Grand Secretary
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Marysville, Kansas, September 8, 1962 A Special Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was held in Marysville, Kansas on the above date for the purpose of laying the Cornerstone and Dedicating the magnificent Masonic Ternple. recently constructed in that city. M . ' . W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP, Grand Master, convened the- Grand Lodge promptly at 3:00 P.M. in the club rooms of the Business and Professional Women, on the second floor of the building at 907-909 Broadway. The third floor of this building had, been "home" for the Masonic Bodies of Marysville for 80 years prior to the occupancy of the new Temple on May 15, 1962. Following prayer by the Grand Chaplain, the Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry, with the following officers: M.". W.". ARMAND H . BISHOP
Grand
R.'. W.". B E N W . GRAYBILL R.'. W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON..... R.". W . ' . O W E N E . HODGSON W . ' . M A X D . STEDMAN .:. M.". W . ' . CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S
R.'. W . ' . U H L T O T T E N
Grand Secretary.
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M . ' . W . ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY
as Grand Chaplain ;.
:..Grand Orator.
W . ' . W I L L I A M E . MONTGOMERY W.". K E N N E T H N . POMEROY
Grand Senior Deacon, as Grand Junior Deacon
W.". K E N N E T H S. FINCHAM
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W . ' . CARROLL C . ARNETT....... W.". STEWART CLARKE, J R . , ..;. W.". FRANCIS F . BLUNDON W.*. BILLY D E A N B E D N A R . . . . „ .
W.". DOUGLAS E . TOTTEN W . ' . W I L L I A M R . RICKERT W . ' . H . JACKSON STATON......
W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'.
Master
..Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden as Grand treasurer.
PERRY W . MASON...-.^.. MORRISON BARKER.....; DONALD L . JONES..— ROBERT E . FERGUSON
....Grand
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Marshal
as Grand Sword .Bearer ....Bearer of Great Lights :.Bearer of Constitutions. Bearer of Celestial Globe
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Principal Architect ....Grand Pursuivant
..........l as Grand S^Mor, Steward .......;.. ..:..:.as Grand Junior Steivard i-;....;;.. ; ..—; ..-a/ Grand Tyler -....as Assistant Grand Tyler
': Procession was formed under the direction of the Grai.d Marshal and the Grand Lodge descended to the street level where the procession was joined by several hundred Masons from all over North Central Kansas. The local newspaper estimated the assembled crowd at more than 700. During formation of the procession, the Arab Shrine Band from Topeka entertained with a band concert. They had arrived via chartered bus for the occasion. Headed by the Marysville High School Band, a Knight Templar escort, and twelve each of Royal Arch Chapter Masons and Companions of the Cryptic Rite, the parade moved up the hill to the site of the new Temple. The parade was over a half mile long and was brought up at the rear by the Arab Shrine Band. Altogether it was a most inspiring sight and the orderly manner in which the procession was formed and handled reflected the great amount of detailed planning which had gone into the management of the affair. Even the weatherman cooperated, for despite heavy rains of the morning, the sky cleared and there was intermittent sunshine during the whole afternoon.-
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Arriving at the scene of the new Temple, the bands took position on either side of the speaker's platform and the brethern and friends who had turned out to form an audience of approximately 800 persons, filled the court yard.
HEAD OF THE MILE-LONG PROCESSION AS IT APPROACHED ROSTRUM.
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ARMAND H. BISHOP (wearillg hat) is being escorted to the rostrum by Gralld Deacons and through the mile-long lin e of Masons from all north central Kansas headed by Knights T emplar escort in uniform. Following a brief welcome by W.¡. WILLIAM R. RICKERT, and the Hon. Mayor of the city, H. E. HOUTZ, the cornerstone of the building was placed in the opening which had been left to receive it. . . The long list of contents placed in the copper box behind the stone included histories of all the Masoruc Bodies and many other interesting items. A copy of the itemized list has been placed in the archives of the Grand Lodge. The ceremony of formalJy laying the cornerstone was performed by officets of the Grand Lodge, and upon conclusion of the Public Grand Honors, M.'. W.'. SCOTT E. KELSEY of Topeka delivered an Oration which was most appropriate to the occasion. FolJowing this, the officers of the Grand Lodge retired to the Lodge Room, where introductions were made and the Grand Lodge calJed from Labor to refreshment until 7:30 P.M. The Temple was then opened for public iI)spection. CALL TO LABOR. Promptly at 7:30 P.M., with the Grand Lodge as constituted in the ,afternoon, M. -. W.¡ _ ARMAND H. BISHOP opened the Grand Lodge of Kansas in Ample Form on the Third D egree of Masonry folJowing prayer by the Grand Chaplain and announced that the HalJ would then and there be dedicated, according to Ancient Form and Usage.
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ARTHUR C. HODGSON, Grand Senior Warden; ROBERT E. FERGUSON, General Chairman of the Building Committee, through whose efforts the building was planned, financed and built; BEN W. GRAYBILL, Deputy Grand Master; OWEN E. HODGSON, Grand Junior Warden; WILLIAM E. MONTGOMERY, Grand Senior Deacon and JOHN H . MURRAY, Past Grand Master. Officers of the Grand Lodge then retired to form procession for entrance into the beautiful new hall, and returned bearing a scale model of the Temple as the Symbolic Lodge. This had been constructed by W ..o. HERSCHEL HOFFMAN, a member of the Lodge who had demonstrated great skill in Craftmanship as well as devotion to the Order. Bearers of the Lodge were: W.o. VERNON CHRIST W. ·. NORMAN R. NORK W.o . IRA c. FORGEY W.o. KENNETH J. ADAMS The ceremony of Dedication performed in flawless ritual was carried out according to Ancient Form and Usage before the 300 Masons who were present. The dedication Ode was sung by a quartet composed of Brothers ROBERT S. KIRKPATRICK, DONALD C. MORRIS, GERALD HOUSH, and NORMAN SEVERNS. Following the dedication, a very entertaining history of Masonry in Marysville was read by W . ·. JOHN 1. BRANDENBURGER, Secretary of the Lodge, and long time Masonic leader and Past Grand Master of the Grand Council R&SM of Kansas. M.o. W.o. JOHN H. MURRAY, Junior Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge was then introduced and responded with a most inspiring address suitable to the occasion. He particularly called attention to the inscription which the recently laid cornerstone of the Temple carries: MASONRY BUILDS ITS TEMPLES IN THE HEARTS OF MEN AND NATIONS. Introductions of distinguished guests present disclosed that the following were among the many distinguished Masons who supported our Grand Master for the ceremonies of the afternoon and evening: Three M.·. IlL'. Companions of the Grand Council R&SM in addition to M.o. W . ·. ARMAND H . BISHOP, also one of their number as follows: KENNETH N. POMEROY, LAZARUS LOEB, and JOHN 1. BRANDENBURGER. Also present were M.·. IlL'. EUGENE WHITNEY, Past Grand Master of the M.·. IlL'. Grand Council R&SM of Nebraska, and I.o.VERNON D. MARTIN, Grand Custodian of the Work of the Grand Council of Kansas. R.o. E.o. CARROLL c. ARNETT, Junior Past Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kansas was serving as Grand Sword Bearer.
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SCOTT E. KELSEY, PaIl Grand Malter and Grand Orator at cornerlton e ceremony, ViJiti with State Senator JOHN H . MURRAY, Palt Grand Malter and Ipeaker at the dedication Jervice.
In addition to R:. W:. UHL TOTTEN, District D eputy of District No. 20, who was serving as Grand Chaplain, several District Deputy Grand Masters were present. These were: R:. W:. LESTER 1. WILLIAMSON, District 21, Waterville; R:. W:. FRANCIS M. BARTLETT, District 25, Topeka; R:. W:. ROBERT H . ARNOLD, D istrict 34, Alma; R:. W:. DONALD A. FREY, District 36, Riley; and R: . W:. STEWART E. EARHART, District 37, Washington. Grand Lodge Committeemen included : W:. WILLIAM E. CAREY, Finance, W:. FRED PECHIN, Reports of Grand Officers, and W. ·. SAM G. KELSEY, Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D . Following the introductions and an expression of appreciation by W.·. FRANCIS F. BLUNDON, Master of Marysville Lodge No. 91, the Grand Lodge was
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called up while the Lord's Prayer was beautifully sung'by Bro. MERLE REITZEL, accompariied by Bro.. N E L S O N INGALSBE.
. . . . M.". W . " . ARM"AND H . BISHOP, Grand Master, then closed the Grand Lodge in Ample Form on the Third Degree of Masonry. . • ' ;' ARMAND H . .BISHOP
Grand Master ATTEST: CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S
Grand Secretary
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Muscotah, Kansas, September 22, 1962 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the City Hall at Muscotah, Kansas, at 7:00 P . M . this date for the purpose of dedicating the new hall of Muscotah Lodge No. 116. The M . ' . W.". ARMAND H . BISHOP, Grand Master, opened the Grand Lodge in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry following prayer by the Grand Chaplain with the following officers: M.". W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP
Grand
Master
R.'. W.". B E N W . GRAYBALL R.'. W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON...; M.". W . ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY
Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden tas Grand Junior Warden
W . ' . R A L P H E . LASSEN M.". W . ' . CHARLES S . MCGINNESS Rev. Bor. RICHARD T . W E N T L I N G
as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain
R.'. W . ' . FRANCIS D . CHRIST yf/.'. BEAN S. LAWRENCE
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
W . ' . ABBOTT J. SHRADER W . ' . K E N N E T H S . FINCHAM
Principal Architect Grand Marshal
W . ' . 'WILLIAM EDW. HALL Bro. SUMNER R . WILLIAMS W . ' . D O N C . PICKELL
as Grand Sword Bearer Bearer of the Great Lights 1
W . - . HARRY E . CROSSWHITE
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W.". CLARK H . REECE
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W.'. CARL ANDERSON, JR.
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•W.". "WALLACE E . COMPTON •W.". H U B E R T J. BEYER •W.'. M A R T I N C . FARRIS
Bearers of the Symbolic
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as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand
Tyler
Procession was formed and promptly at 7:30 P.M. crossed the street to the newly constructed and beautifully decorated Lodge Hall, where a large assembly awaited the Grand Lodge. The Master of the Lodge, W.'. B E N J A M I N F . BAUMANN, welcomed the officers of the Grand Lodge and following prayer by the Grand Chaplain, invited the Grand Lodge to proceed with the dedication ceremony. This was done in a most impressive manner, according to Ancient Form and Usage, with all officers showing complete proficiency in the work. The odes for the ceremony were sung by Mr. J O H N A. W A L T O N who also contributed two beautiful solos to the program. He was accompanied by Miss E M M A M . HIGLEY. Following the ceremony of dedication, R.'. W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP then delivered an address which was most appropriate to the occasion. Introductions were made and particular mention was made of the excellent cooperation between the Lodge and the Order of the Eastern Star in the furnishing and decoration of the hall. Mrs. U L A M . ARMSTRONG, Grand Adah of the Grand
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Chapter of Kansas and a member of Muscotah Chapter N o . 257, O.E.S. was introduced and brought greetings from the Worthy Grand Matron. In addition to R.'. W . ' . FRANCIS D . CHRIST, D D G M
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Lodge, and W . ' . HARRY E . CROSSWHITE, a Past Grand High Priest of the M.'. E . ' . Grand Chapter RAM of Kansas, both of whom were serving as officers of Grand Lodge. There were also present R.'. W . ' . OLLIE J. WOODMAN, D D G M of District N o . 22, R.-. W . ' . GEORGE R . STEVENS, D D G M of District No. 23, and W,". JAMES P. BROWN, a member of the Grand Lodge Committee on Credentials. The hall was liberally decorated with floral baskets sent by various organizations and business firms offering congratulations to the Lodge, and there was much comment on the outstanding success in completing the new hall "debt free" and with a substantial sum left over. Following the benediction, procession was reformed and the Grand Lodge returned to the City Hall where following prayer by the Grand Chaplain, the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry. A R M A N D H . BISHOP
Grand
Master.
ATTEST: CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S
Grand Secretary.
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
Colony, Kansas, September 27, 1962 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in Special Communication in the basement dining room of the Methodist Church at Colony, Kansas, at 7:30 P . M . on the evening of September 27, 1962, for the purpose of dedicating the new Lodge Hall of Olive Branch Lodge No. 212. The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened on the First Degree of Masonry in Ample Form by M . ' . W.". ARMAND H . BISHOP, Grand Master following prayer by the Grand Chaplain with the following officers: M . ' . W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP
Grand
R.'. W.". B E N W . GRAYBILL R.'. W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODSON W . ' . W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER
Master
Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden
W . ' . CHARLES R . MARTIN M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S W.". ELROY E . TILLOTSON
as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain
W . ' . IRVING L . LINDSAY W . ' . HAROLD R . COLGIN
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
ARTHUR C . SNEARY W . ' . L E O N E . PERSINGER
Principal Architect as Grand Marshal
W . ' . MARTIN L . DECKER W . ' . ALVA E . W I L K I N S O N
as Grand Sword Bearer Bearer of the Great Lights
W . ' . GEORGE B . DAILY Bro. S T E P H E N W . BOONE
Bearer of the Constitutions as Grand Pursuivant
Bro. HOWARD T . HARRISON
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W . ' . CLAUDE C . K O O N S W / . GEORGE E . TRESSLER W / . HENRY C. WRIGHT
Bearers of the Symbolic
Lodge
as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand
Tyler
Others present included R.'. W.". G L E N N B. BODENHAMER, D D G M District N o . 15.
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. . Procession was formed under the direction of the Grand Marshal and moved to the new hall where a large assembly of brethren and the ladies of the Order of the Eastern Star filled the hall to overflowing. - The Symbolic Lodge was seated and the meeting called to order by Grand Master BISHOP, whereupon W . ' . RAYMOND E. C O U C H extended a welcome to all and invited the Grand Master to proceed with the dedication of the newly acquired hall, which had been made into a most convenient temple. T h e Ancient Ceremony was carried out according to Ancient Form and Usage. W^'. HOWARD H . LUST sang the odes, and later in the program sang "BLESS THIS HOUSE."
Following the Ceremony, introductions were made by M.". W.*. E. G L E N N ROBISON, Past Grand Master, and it was discovered that three 50 year members were present. W . ' . J O H N M . WILKINSON, Master of the Lodge in 1$>28 was celebrating his 88th birthday on this occasion. He was greeted with hearty applause. Responses were made by a few of those introduced, and all expressed great joy over the acquirement of the new hall which was "all paid for." A short and interesting history of the Lodge was read by W-'. L E O N E . PERSINGER, and several much appreciated musical selections were given by students of the Colony and Welda Schools. M . ' . W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP was called on and delivered a most appropriate I address expressing the pride which the Grand Lodge held concerning the accomplishments of the brethren and also giving the ladies of the Order of the Eastern Star considerable credit and commendation for their part in the project. The Grand Lodge oiEcers then retired and reformed procession outside the Lodge and returned to the Methodist Church where following prayer by the Grand Secretary, the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form. All then returned to the hall where light refreshments were served by the ladies. ARMAND H . B I S H O P
Grand ATTEST: CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S
Grand Secretary.
Master.
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Russell, Kansas, November 3, 1962 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Hall of Russell Lodge No. 177, AF&AM, Russell, Kansas, at 2:00 P.M., November 3, 1962, for the purpose of laying a cornerstone for a new Temple under construction. T h e Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry, following prayer by the Grand Chaplain, with the following officers: M.". W.'.
ARMAND H . BISHOP
R.". W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL R.". W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON M . ' . W . ' . SAMUEL G . W I L E S
..Grand
;..-.
W . ' . EDWIN W . OLSON M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S Rev. Bro. CARL W . EKLUND
as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain
W . ' , W I L L I A M E . MONTGOMERY W . ' . CLARENCE H . W I L H E L M
Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
W.", K E N N E T H S. FINCHAM
Grand
W . ' . THOMAS J. GREENWOOD W . ' . H. JACKSON STATON M.". W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY
Bro. LOUIS F ; M O H L Bro. ZoE J. HOLLABAUGH W . ' . R A L P H P. BEATTY
W . ' . HERBERT N . HOLLAND W . ' . ROBERT M . GOUGH W.'. MAX P . HORN R.'-. M . ' . HAROLD L . STRANGE
Master
Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden
as Grand Sword :
Marshal
Bearer
Grand Pursuivant Grand Orator
Bearer of Great Lights Principal Architect Bearer of
Constitutions
as Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward as Grand Tyler District Deputy Grand Master
In addition to the above officers, there were present M . ' . W . ' . ScOTT E. KELSEY, Past Grand Master, and the following District Deputy Grand Masters: R.". W . ' . W . RoLLAND BIRCHER, 54th District, Ellsworth; R.'. W.". WILLIAM B . BOYER, 63rd District, Great Bend, and R.'. W.*. ROBERT G . W I L S O N , 65th District, Plainville. W . ' . DoN C. HEMINGER, Chairman of the Committee on Temple Building and Remodeling, was also present, and a part of the Knights Templar Escort from St. Omer Commandery No. 14. V . ' . E.*. EMANUEL KRUG, Deputy Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kansas, was also present with the escort. Procession was formed under the direction of the Grand Marshal and a parade more than three city blocks long delighted the hundreds of townspeople and visitors who lined the parade route. The parade was headed by a police escort and color guard from the American Legion Post. Members of the Building Committee, officials of the city and the Division Manager and other officials of Safeway Stores, and others connected with the building venture rode in open cars, followed by the 100-piece RUSSELL H I G H SCHOOL marching band, D e Molay boys in uniform, and Ladies of the Order of the Eastern Star in cars. T h e Isis Shrine Club had a float manned by veteran members of the Order, and the members of Russell Lodge No. 177 marched in a body, followed by the Knights Templar escort and the officers of Grand Lodge. The day, which had begun under cloudy skies and with a chill northwest wind, turned clear and sunny which delighted everyone. Upon arrival at the building site, the distinguished guests and officers of Grand Lodge were seated on the platform which had been provided, and the
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(Following program was carried out, under direction of Bro. HAROLD MCCOMBS, as Master of Ceremonies: Raising of the flag by the Color Guard. National Anthem by the Russell High School Band under direction of STANLEY T A L B O T T . Invocation by R E V . CARL E K L U N D .
Address of Welcome by Hon. WALLACE H . DAWSON, Mayor. Introduction of Distinguished Guests, Building Committee Members, Safeway Store Executives, Architects, Contractors, etc. Introduction of M . ' . W . ' . LYLE W . STAMBAUGH, Master of Russell Lodge No.
177, by the Master of Ceremonies, Bro. HAROLD MCCOMBS.
W . ' . Bro.
STAMBAUGH then invited the M . ' . W . ' . GRAND MASTER, ARMAND H . BISHOP, to
proceed with the laying of the cornerstone of the new Temple and this was done according to Ancient Form and Usage by the officers of the Grand Lodge. After a number, AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL, by the Russell High School Band, Bro. McCombs introduced the speaker of the occasion, M . ' . W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY, who delivered a most appropriate address upon the subject of CORNERSTONES.
The Benediction was then said by the Rev. CARL EKLUND, and the Procession was reformed under direction of the Grand Marshal and returned to the Lodge Hall, where introductions and brief remarks were made by Grand Officers. M . ' . W . ' . BISHOP called attention to the complete planning that had gone into the whole affair and thanked W . ' . Bro. STAMBAUGH for all that had been done to make the occasion the outstanding success that it was. A much appreciated event had been the sumptuous noon luncheon at the Holland Hotel attended by over 65 Grand Lodge OiBcers, officers of the Lodge, Distinguished guests and their wives. R.'. W . ' . RoLLAND BiRCHER, who is also the Recorder of St. Aldemar Commandery N o . 33, K. T., called attention to the presence of Sir Knight CHARLES W I L M E R SHAFFER, also V.". E.". Sir Knight E M A N U E L KRUG, Deputy
Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Kansas, and asked that a 50 year membership pin and recognition might be accorded Sir Knight SHAFFER. M . ' . W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP very graciously consented and asked the Grand Senior Deacon to present the venerable Sir Knight at the altar, and then invited Sir Knight KRUG to make the presentation, which was done in a most impressive manner, and to the delight and satisfaction of all present. The Grand Lodge was then closed in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry by the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, following prayer by the Grand Chaplain, and a fellowship hour was enjoyed by all the members and guests in the dinning room of the Hall. ARMAND H . BISHOP
Grand ATTEST: CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S
Grand Secretary.
Master.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Caldwell, Kansas, November 10, 1962 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in a room over the Hall of Sumner Lodge N o . 203, AF&AM at 7:30 P.M on the above date for the purpose of dedicating the new Masonic Temple. T h e M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry following prayer by the Grand Chaplain with the following officers: M . ' . W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP
Grand
M . ' . W . ' . SAMUEL G. W I L E S R.". W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODSON R.'. W . ' . O W E N E . HODGSON
—
Bro. ERNEST W . CAMPBELL M.". W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S Rev. Bro. LEWIS D . FOWLER
as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain
W . ' . W I L L I A M E . MONTGOMERY W . ' . V E R N O N PROCHASKA
Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
W . ' . K E N N E T H V. INGLE
Principal
W . ' . FRANK J. SAMPLE
Bearer of the Constitutions Grand Pursuivant Grand Marshal
W . ' . LEWIS H . WICKERY
as Grand Stvord Bearer
W . ' . J O H N GARDNER
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Bro. CECIL C . SPRAGUE
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Bro. A L V I N J. JENISTA Bro. LEROY V . HOVORKA
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W.'. HENRY C. WRIGHT
Architect
Bearer of the Great Lights
W . ' . AUIBRA H . PIERCE W . ' . H . JACKSON STATON W . ' . K E N N E T H H . FINCHAM
W . ' . CHARLES J. MOSSMAN— Bro. CHARLES T . GRIMM r.
Master
as Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden
Bearers of the Symbolic as Grand Senior as Grand Junior
Lodge Steward Steward
as Grand
Tyler
Also in attendance at the dedication were R.'. W.". CARL L . COMPTON, District Deputy Grand Master, 57th District, Turon, FORREST HASHBARGER, Past Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Kansas, and A. G L E N N SAMPSON, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Council Royal and Select Masters of Kansas, and FRED PECHIN, a member of Grand Lodge Committee on Reports of Grand Officers. Procession was formed under the direction of the Grand Marshal and entered the Lodge which was filled to capacity with members of the Order of the Eastern Star, members of the Fraternity and friends of the Lodge and of Caldwell Chapter, O.E.S. No. 382. The Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Bernadine Russell, and the Worthy Grand Patron, Brother LaVerne Spears of the Grand Chapter of Kansas and other officers of the Grand Chapter were also present. Among those in attendance were Miss Gertrude Verna Gough, Grand Secretary, Mrs. Rebecca Mae Crask and Mrs. Daisy Force, Past Grand Matrons, Mrs. Ruth Larsen, Grand Ruth, and Mr. J. Vernon Powell Grand Sentinel. The procession entered the Lodge Hall to musical strains played by Mrs. DeLores Larsen, and when all were in their stations the invocation was said by the Rev. LEWIS D . FOWLER, Grand Chaplain for the evening. Introduction of Distinguished Guests followed, after which Bro. SiD EARNHEART, Senior Warden of the Lodge invited M . ' . W.". ARMAND H . BISHOP, Grand Master, to proceed with the dedication ceremony; This- was done according to Ancient Form and Usage. Bro. D A M O N WEBER, who sang the Ode for the ceremony
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drew special commendation from our Grand Master for the beautiful rendition, which was a.delight to all present. Following the dedication ceremony, the following program was carried out, with almost every speaker contributing tributes to the life and accomplishments of the late Mrs. VIOLA MARCOOT, a Past Worthy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of Kansas, O.E.S. Her generous contributions to the building fund had been largely responsible for the purchase and improvement of the new Hall and Chapter Room. M . ' . W . ' . SAMUEL G . W I L E S , Past Grand Master, who had served as Worthy Grand Patron with Mrs. MARCOOT in the Grand Chapter was especially eloquent and gracious in his "An Appreciation." Short History of Caldwell Chapter Order of Eastern Star No. 382 "An Appreciation" Presentation of 50 year pins OES Recognition of Charter Members OES Presentation of 50 year Pins Masons Musical "Autumn Leaves" Directed by Mrs. Maxine Krenek Brief History of Sumner Lodge N o . 203, AF&AM Dedication Address Dedication Address— Solo "Bless This House"
Mrs. Ruth Kennedy Samuel G. Wiles, P.G.P. LaVerne Spears, W.G.P. Mrs. Bernadine Russell, W.G.M
M . ' . W . ' . Armand H . Bishop, Grand Master Caldwell Rainbow Assembly 34 —Accompanied by Willa Reser Basil Capps, Secretary Mrs. Bernadine Russell, W.G.M. M . ' . W . ' . Armand H . Bishop, G.M. Damon Weber —Accompanied by Mrs. Damon Weber Benediction Rev Lewis D . Fowler After several expressions of gratitude for the great amount of work which had been done on the Temple, and sorrow for the fact that Worshipful Master W I L L I S KERR, who had been the leader in all the accomplishments, was unable to be present on the happy occasion because of sudden illness, the procession was reformed and marched to the place of beginning, where the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the First Degree of Freemasonry following prayer by the Grand Chaplain. ARMAND H . B I S H O P
Grand
Master.
ATTEST: CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S
Grand Secretary.
CALL TO REFRESHMENT. The noon hour having arrived, the Grand Master called the Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 1:30 P . M . this afternoon. AFTERNOON SESSION. The Grand Master called the Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor at 1:30 P.M.
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ADDRESS OF HARRY D. SMITH.
In consequence of the Grand Master's desire to give emphasis and recognition to YOUTH and EDUCATION, he called attention to the work that had been accomplished in the care of our youth at the Kansas Masonic Home in days gone by, and then introduced Bro. HARRY D . SMITH, an alumnus of the Home, who spoke in part as follows: Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren: If this simple salutation was too short or unorthodox,-it's because this is a somewhat awkward or embarrassing situation; for I am a mere Master Mason and a relatively new member of this great Fraternity, in the presence of countless Worshipfuls, several Right Worshipfuls, and many Most Worshipfus. Here in the midst of these distinguished statesmen of the Craft come I to speak on what Masonry means; now how presumptuous can a fellow get? During the activities of this week in this magnificent auditorium, you've been informed, enlightened, challenged, entertained and inspired by the best of men of our own generation . . . so this moment is like the time a few weeks ago at a Presbyterian men's meeting. The toastmaster preceded my remarks by saying, "Brethren, because Billy Graham is so expensive, it's a pleasure to introduce Harry Smith." He went on to say, "Now I'm not going to bore you with a speech, but here's a young man who will." So often, it seems, it is easy to forget or overlook the countless courtesies and favors, and acts of kindness that occur on the pathway through life. Those who mean much to us are taken for granted; their concern, and even sacrifices, may go unrecorded. Yet their spirit of helpfulness is genuine and their assistance immeasurable. For this reason, it's a real pleasure to spend this brief moment on this occasion with that Fraternity whose activities have so influenced my life and the lives of countless others. This is the first opportunity to come to you, Brethren, not only as a recent arrival to the Craft, but as an "alumnus" or "graduate," so to speak, of the Kansas Masonic Home; and on behalf of my two sisters and myself to say, simply, "Thank you." W h o can acknowledge in mere language the effect of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge in relieving distress, in providing sustenance, in surrounding young people with guidance and encouragement? Yet you have done this for us, and for this we are grateful. W e did not seek, but you found us. W e did not knock, but yet you answered. W e did not ask, yet you provided so bounteously. In those twelve years at the Home it was a pleasure to make many lasting acquaintancesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;during the Strawberry Festivals at Norwich and Washington's Birthday celebrations at Atchison, from Masonic Home night at Medicine Lodge to stated meeting at Clay Center . . . and of course the tours through the Home which have been a tradition of the Grand Lodge Sessions. It's no secret or coincidence that those who have influenced us most have likewise cast long shadows across the indented pavement of this Fraternity, working long in the quarries of the Craft, and faithfully executed the designs upon the trestleboard. If, then, my humble contribution to Freemasonry is as least close to the Ritual and reasonably consistent with its precepts, then let it be a reflection of your guidance and a tribute to your concern. There is a prayer of ancient days, so familiar today, that precedes my snores each night: "The Lord bless thee, and keep thee; the Lord make His face to shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee; the Lord lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace."
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REPORT O F T H E COMMITTEE O N REPORTS O F GRAND OFFICERS.
Upon call of the Grand Master, W.". SCOTT A. MOUSE, Chairman, presented the following report of the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: To the M.-. I T . ' . Grand Lodge of A. P. & A. M. of Kansas: According to the Kansas Laws of Masonry, it is the duty of the Grand Lodge Committee on Reports of Grand Officers to carefully review the Address of the Grand Master and the Reports of the other Grand Officers, making such comments as it deems is the best interest of the Craft and to distribute all the various subjects embraced in the Address and Reports to the appropriate standing Committees for their consideration and action. In pursuance of these duties, your Committee has met and after careful consideration and deliberation, and with the advice and assistance of the Committee on Ritualistic Work and other Grand Officers, respectfully submits for your consideration the following report: Regarding Recommendation No. 1, dealing with petitions of sojourners or Military or Naval servicemen, this brings up the problem of who is going to interpret and define "defense work," to say nothing of the man employed in "construction projects" who moves into the jurisdiction of your Lodge and petitions for membership. Although the proposed amendment points out that such petitioner shall be "thoroughly investigated by correspondence or otherwise," it is forseen that conditions would be prevalent making such an investigation difficult if not impossible. Regarding Recommendation No. 2, dealing with consolidation and jurisdictional boundaries under the provisions of Sec. 8, Art. IX., this Committee feels the proposed change would inevitably lead to confusion and cause an endless amount of misunderstanding among Lodges, and that the existing law in this instance provides the best answer to the problem. This change is looked upon as a step toward concurrence of jurisdiction throughout the state, and if and when this happens, it would sign the death warrant of many of our small Lodges. Regarding Recommendation No. 3, in the interest of continuing a maximum of ritualistic proficiency, a shortening of the existing time of four weeks between degrees would be a step in the wrong direction. The fact that 37 Jurisdictions in the U. S. and Canada now permit this is not viewed in this case to be important, when the best interests of the Kansas Grand Lodge are our primary concern. Regarding Recommendation No. 4, dealing with travel expense of the Jurisprudence Committee, although it seems unnecessary to change By-law 2-308 in this regard, if it were done it should possibly include several other committees. This change should properly have recommendation of Finance Committee. Regarding Recommendation No. 6, regarding excesses in the Grand Lodge Charity Fund, it would seem that such excesses could be more appropriatly transferred to the Kansas Masonic Home than to the General Fund, but this again should properly be referred to the Finance Commission. The Address of the Grand Master and the reports of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer have again exceeded their usual standards of accuracy, excellence and efficiency, and are hereby referred to the proper Grand Lodge Committees for appropriate action. Fraternally submitted, SCOTT A. M O U S E , Chairman FRED E . P E C H I N D A M O N M . GRIMES T H O M A S E . FRANCIS
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Upon completion of the report, the Grand Master noted that the duty of this Committee as defined by By-law 2-117 was to ". . . distribute all the various subjects embraced in such Address and Reports to the appropriate standing committees for their consideration." Since the Report failed to make such a distribution, the Committee was ordered to amend the report in that particular. At a later date the Committee again was called up and while some changes had been made, the Report was substantially the same, whereupon the Committee was excused and the Grand Master made distribution of the various items in the Grand Master's Address as follows: To the Committee on Ritualistic Work; Distict Meeting and Lecturer, also District Deputy Grand Masters. To the Committee on Necrology. Necrology. To the Committee on Public Schools: Committee on Public Schools. To the Committee on Finance: George Washington Masonic National Memorial; Grand Master's and Grand Secretary's Conferences; Masonic Service Association. To the Committee on Jurisprudence: Special Dispensations, Edicts and rulings; Discipline; Waiver of Per Capita on Life Members; RecommendatiocÂŤ No, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. To the Committee on Jurisprudence and the Committee on Finance jointly: Recommendations N o . 7 and 8. To the Committee on Masonic Education: Midwest Conference on Masonic Education and Area Meetings.
From the Report of the Grand Treasurer: To the Committee on Finance:
The entire report.
From the Report of the Grand Secretary: To the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D . : Synopsis of Returns; Directory; Annual Reports and Consolidations. To the Committee on Finance: Revenues and Expenditures; Schedules A. B & C; Cash Account; Warrant Account and Budget Account.
All other matters were ordered approved.
REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N RITUALISTIC W O R K .
M.". W . ' . JAMES H . TRICE, Chairman, submitted the following
Report which, on motion, was adopted: To the At.'. W.\
Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
Brethren: Once more we are permitted to submit our Annual Report of the Committee on Ritualistic Work, and once more we proudly report that Ritualism in Kansas is on the upgrade, and that there is now more interest in good work on the part of our Degree Workers than ever before. The number of Certificate of Proficiency holders grows all of the time, and we are particularly gratified over the number of Brethren who are qualifying for the Unlimited Certificates.
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It is pleasing, indeed, to see such devotion to the Ritualistic Work, on the part of so many members, and while this devotion continues, we may rest assured that the work cannot suffer from lack of attention. The great number of Brethren holding Unlimited Certificates has made it possible to secure Assistant Lecturers when the need has arisen. Last year, about a week before Grand Lodge, our Grand Lecturer, M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON, was stricken with a coronary attack and was ordered to his bed for recuperation. The District Meetings were in progress at the time and it was necessary to get some one quickly to carry on. W.". Bro. D O N A L D SWEZEY, of Wakefield, made himself available, and he very ably carried on the meeting up until Grand Lodge. After that time the meetings were handled at various times by W . ' . Bros. MARCELLUs Boss, CHARLES L . BISHOP and GEORGE URBAN. W e regret that Brother URBAN has since passed away. All of these men are capable Lecturers, and the meetings proceeded well and the entire series was carried out. Our Grand Master received many letters from Brethren commenting on the fine work of the Assistant Lecturers, and we hereby extend the thanks of this Committee to them. Herewith we submit a resume of the attendance at the District Meetings since the meeting of the Grand Lodge last March. The total attendance at the Meetings in 1962 was: Opening, 4,261; Closing 5,340. The number of Lodges having perfect officer attendance was 115. The Lodges having perfect officer attendance after Grand Lodge were: Seneca, Centralia, Waterville, Hutchinson 445, Russell, Downs, Alton, Glen Elder, Scottsville, Junction City, Solomon, Stafford, Macksville, Pratt, Protection, Plains, Johnson, Deerfield, Dighton, Scott City, Leoti, Tribune, McCracken, Ness City, Rush Center, LaCrosse, Lincoln, Claflin, Norcatur, Jennings, Winona, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Atwood, McDonald. After Grand Lodge in 1962 the following qualified for the Ten Year Awards: Atwood, Sharon Springs. At the same time the following earned the Five Year Certificates: Norcatur, Glen Elder, Scott City, Stafford. The following Districts had all officers at both Roll calls: District No. 70, FORREST BUTTON, District Deputy Grand Master; District No. 76, GORDON OBERHEIM, District Deputy Grand Master. T h e following Lodges missed having perfect Officer attendance by only one officer: St. Francis, Rexford, Minneola, Wilmore, Haviland, Simpson, Jewell. W e regret very much to report that we still have Lodges who do not care about the District Meetings. After Grand Lodge last year we had the following Lodges in this category:
Kirwin Lucas Spearville Elkhart Preston Delphos Whiting Circleville
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For some time it has been the thought of this Committee that part of the District Meetings should be held in the Fall. This has been discussed with the 'Grand Lodge Officers, and the District Deputy Grand Masters, as well as numerous of our active Brethren. All are in accord that it would be desirable to hold half of the meetings in the Fall. Consequently, those meetings scheduled for dates right after Grand Lodge will not be held on the dates scheduled, but will be set up for Fall. W e hope that this arrangement will meet with the favor of all concerned. The 1963 meetings started out in fine shape, but then the weather man hit
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us with some of the coldest weather of many years and it hurt the attendance terribly. However, the meetings went ahead as scheduled. The attendance of the meetings up to March 2 was as follows: Opening, 2,818; Closing, 3,602. Lodges having perfect officers attendance at both roll calls, 77. The following Lodges had perfect Officer attendance at both roll calls: Spring Hill, Gardner, Shawnee, Kansas City N o . 322, Overland Park, Alma, Overbrook, Osage City, Scranton, Ottawa, Melvern, Wellsville, Lawrence N o . 6, Tonganoxie, Topeka No. 17, Topeka No. 51, Topeka No. 225, Eureka, Hamilton, Climax, LeRoy, Neosho Falls, Yates Center, Gridley, Augusta, Douglass, Potwin, Peabody, Wichita No. 57, Wichita No. 86, Wichita No. 99, Wichita N o . 168, Wichita No. 303, Wichita No. 313, Wichita No. 433, Arlington, Sylvia, Anthony, Attica, Bluff City, Freeport, Medicine Lodge, Isabel, Valley Falls, Meriden, Perry, Mulvane, Cheney, Haysville, Atchison No. 158, Hancock No. 311, Kaw No. 272, Erie, Parson, Belleville, Courtland, Scandia, Cuba, Columbus, Fort Scott, Devon, Hiattville, Bronson, Lindsborg, Windom, Emporia, Cottonwood Falls, Altoona, Benedict, Dexter, Caney, Cherryvale, Coffeyville, Edna. The following Lodges qualified for Five Year Awards: Eureka, Wichita No. 168, Courtland, Howard. This group earned the coveted Ten-Year Certificates: Kansas City N o . 322, Wellsville, Topeka N o . 51, Arlington, Attica, Belleville, Cedarvale. Districts having Perfect Officer Attendance: District No. 47, EARL S. BROWN, District Deputy Grand Master. It is interesting to note how valiantly some Lodges strive to have Perfect Officer Attendance. Neosho Falls Lodge No. 82 has a very small membership, with only thirteen living in the jurisdiction of the Lodge, but they had all officers present with one non-officer member. Melvern Lodge had a funeral scheduled for two o'clock on the day of the District Meeting. It is about thirty miles from Melvern to Ottawa, where the meeting was held, and the funeral was to be held fifteen miles west of Melvern. The day before the meeting a member of Melvern Lodge drove to Carbondale to discuss the situation with the Grand Lecturer. The Lodge was told that if their officers answered the opening roll call promptly at 1:30, they would then be excused to attend the funeral. They carried out this tight schedule, and during the afternoon were back at the District meeting. W e regret very much to add that this zeal and devotion does not exist in all of the Lodges. So far this year we have had the following Lodges with no officers answering the roll call as shown. Edgerton Baldwin Latham Whitewater Pretty Prairie Powhattan Atchison No. 158 Brookville
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On March 1 we received the shocking news that our Grand Lecturer, M.'. W.". E. G L E N N ROBISON had had another heart attack. It occurred at Sedan after G L E N N had gone back to his hotel room. A doctor was called, and he sent G L E N N immediately to the hospital at Sedan. As this is written he is still there under careful treatment, but hopes to be able to be taken to the Hospital in Emporia soon. The Grand Master visited G L E N N at the Sedan Hospital, and arrangements were made to have Assistant Grand Lecturers complete the series of meetings that come before Grand Lodge. W e are indebted to the Assistant Grand Lecturers who so willingly and so ably fill in during these emergencies.
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This Committee has had a very rewarding year. The work has moved well, and we have had the cooperation of everyone concerned. W e had a wonderful corps of District Deputy Grand Masters, and they have helped us in every possible way. The Grand Master and other Grand Officers have been very cooperative and we have appreciated all of the help that has been given us. W e feel that the Ritualistic Work in this Grand Jurisdiction is in excellent shape. The Grand Lecturer has kept up the enthusiasm for good Degree Work, and has given freely of his time and talents to keep up the interest on the part of the Brethren. The Committee has carried on an extensive correspondence arranging for the necessary examiriations, and seeing that qualified examiners were available in all sections of the State. The members of this Committee have profited very much from the work of this year, and we thank the Grand Master for having given us this opportunity for service. Fraternally submitted. Committee on Ritualistic Work, JAMES H . TRICE,
Chairman
E. G L E N N ROBISON, Grand
Lecturer
A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND
Following the Report of the Committee on Ritualistic Work, and at the request of the Chairman of the Committee, M.'. W.". JAMES H . TRICE, the Grand Master directed the Grand Senior Deacon to present several brethren from District No. 47 to receive unlimited proficiency certificates from the District Deputy Grand Master of that District, R.'. W . ' . EARL S. BROWN. This was the only district to have complete perfect officer attendance at the District Meeting up to the date of Grand Lodge. R.'. W . ' . EARL S. BROWN was then called upon to make the presentation of the Unlimited Proficiency Certificates. CERTIFICATES FOR OFFICER ATTENDANCE AT DISTRICT MEETINGS. M.'. W . ' . JAMES H . TRICE then announced that the one, five and
ten year Certificates for Perfect Officer Attendance for all Lodges entitled to them would be presented in the Egyptian Room of the Temple by W . ' . MARC BOSS, an Assistant Grand Lecturer. REPORT O F T H E SECRETARY O F T H E MASONIC H O M E BOARD. M . ' . W . ' . O T T O R . S O U D E R S , Secretary of t h e M a s o n i c H o m e Board, submitted t h e following Report which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: It is a great pleasure to present herewith portions of my report as Secretary to the Board of Directors of the Kansas Masonic Home at its annual meeting in the City of Wichita, Kansas, on Saturday, January 26, 1963. Balances in Home accounts on December 31, 1962, are as follows: Cash in Bank December 31, 1962 % 81,466.62 Stocks and Bonds 285,806.16
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$4,982,471.79
Cash received during the year 1962: Grand Lodge Per Capital Tax Eastern Star Per Capita Tax Interest and Dividends
196,786.00 43,858.00 143,757.23
384,401.23
OTHER RECEIPTS. Mortgage payments and Contracts Trust Funds Eastern Star and Other Gifts, Christmas Eastern Star Fruit Fund Grand Lodge Relief....'. Eastern Star Music Fund Income from real property Special gifts, misc Raising fees Sale of real estate Miscellaneous Infirmary fund Endowment fund regular Retirement of Bonds Overpayment by Chappie Inv. Corp Sale of furniture and fixtures Insurance refunds Overpayment by Howald
318,894.06 278,813.451,852.64 3,374.57 3,320.00 42.00 55,362.52 20,031.20 9,90500 11,684.53 250.92 1,970.13 19,489.66 153,847.45 1,240.84 100.00 216.82 170.00
880,565.79
REGULAR INCOME.
1,264,967.02 During the year warrants were drawn in the amounts of: Maintenance expense 408,940.32 Real Estate mortgages and contracts purchased 496,365.00 Payment on Guardian fund accounts '. 74,623.91 Remodeling costs 49,973.46 Furniture and fixtures purchased.. 3,724.72 Secretary's office maintenance 7,650.00 Retirement expense 825.00 Accounting and Auditing 1,800.00 Repairs 1,735.00 Loan service charges 8,420.30 Insurance 6,536.68 Real Estate expense _ 6,636.80 Grand Lodge Relief payments 4,740.00 Home Board expense 1,259-49
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Supplies Order of Eastern Star, Christmas fund Miscellaneous Order of Eastern Star Music Fund Order of Eastern Star Fruit Fund Bonds Purchased Stocks Purchased Safe Keeping receipts Repayment of overpayment
116.47 1,208.08 35.35 164.90 6,448.90 116^800.00 147.00 155.91 34.93
1,198,342.22
ANALYSIS OF ENDOWMENT FUND. For the Year Ended December 31, 1962. BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1961 Add: Guardian Funds closed during the period Receipts from closed Guardian Fund accountsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Grand Lodge Raising fees Anonymous Gift from Scott Young Gift from Lois Fowler Gift from Hugh Conner Gift from Estella Wilson Payments on King contract Estate of George H. Woods Estate of Annabell A. Noble Estate of Maude A. James Estate of Jacob T. McCall Estate of Robert T. Bush Grand Chapter, O. E.S Kansas State White Shrine Club St. Omar Commandery No. 14, K. T Mt. Nebo Chapter No. 36, R. A. M Kansas Priory N o . 33 Euclid Lodge N o . 101.... Greenleaf Lodge No. 232 Goff Lodge N o . 430 Eunice I. Canfield Harold N . Nichols ; R. F. Riley Gordon E. Oberheim W . B. Slocum Dale Scott Mrs. Morgan Thaler Walter A. Bonza R. F. Pixley....
$1,786,118.40 97,854.19 1,669.89 9,945.00 1,000.00 4,500.00 1,040.81 4,000.00 285.00 3,905.14 5,000.00 2,972.69 2,000.00 400.00 110.00 1,544.94 250.00 125.00 125.00 100.00 30.00 20.00 5.00 100.00 61.00 25.00 20.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 4.00 2.00
Deduct: Payments on closed Guardian Fund account BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1962
137,114,66
355.95 $1,922,877.11
Respectfully submitted. O T T O R . SOUDERS,
Secretary.
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REPORT O F T H E S U P E R I N T E N D E N T O F THE MASONIC H O M E .
The following Report was submitted by M.". W . ' . S. ALLAN Superintendent of the Masonic Home and, on motion, was adopted:
DAUGHERTY,
To the M..'. W.'. Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas I bring you greetings and best wishes on behalf of the more than 300 members of our Kansas Masonic Home Family. W e want to thank you for your interest, support, loyalty and cooperation. This is the 5th Annual Report I have made for the Kansas Masonic Home. The year has been filled with much activity. Some of the trends of past years are continuing. One of the most significant is the increase of applications for women and the decrease of applications for men. Another is the increased age of applicants. It also follows that the entrance of members into the Home in their 80's and 90's will result in a shorter residence and a higher death rate. More Infirmary care is needed. The average daily patient load continues to remain high. The need of specialized care in regard to physical and mental ailments is increasing. One encouraging and helpful factor is that most people entering the Home have some type of Social Security or small income that helps to defray part of these additional expenses. Following the format of the preceding reports. I have divided this report into several sections covering the work and activities of the year. The first of these sections has always been the Building Program. Before I start this section, I would like to pay tribute to our late friend and brother. Glen H. Thomas, who -had served the Kansas Masonic Home as architect since 1923. Brother G L E N was always interested in the Kansas Masonic Home and the Kansas Masonic Home Family. N o job was too small for his interest and attention. His counsel was wise and good. Brother Naylor and I attended the funeral services at the First Presbyterian Church. The church was filled to over-flowing and many went to the cemetery for the interment services. Glen Thomas could easily be called the Master Architect of Wichita. Not only are there many beautiful and useful buildings in Wichita and in Kansas for which he was the architect and which stand as a monument to his memory; but also< his record of achievement in the various activities of the Church, Lodge, Community, Rotary Club and other organizations to which he gave himself wholeheartedly, in helping to make Wichita and this part of Kansas a better place in which to live. BUILDING PROGRAM.
In this Section, we consider new building, remodelling of various departments, major repairs and general improvements. Exterior Repairs and Painting The severe winter weather of 1961 prohibited the completion of repairs and painting being made on the exterior of our buildings. The Western Waterproofing Co. finished this work in February and March 1962. Infirmary Parking Lot The new parking lot, located west of the Infirmary, was completed early in September. It accommodates 22 automobiles and has eliminated our parking problems. The Inland Construction Co. built the parking lot at a cost of $1,700.00. Chain Link Fence The chain link fence, extending along the alley from Seneca Street to Martinson Street, was completed in September. The workmen did a good job on the
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installation and the fence adds beauty and security to the premises. It discourages school children and adults from trespassing on our grounds and entering our buildings. It also prevents cars and trucks from being driven all over the south section of our grounds. The cost of this fence was $1,750.00. Infirmary Beauty Parlor Our Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Bernadine Russell, has had the Infirmary beauty parlor for her Masonic Home project this year. It is my understanding that the response of the Chapters has been most gratifying for this worthy endeavor. Our architects have drawn plans which have been approved and the necessary work has been authorized. The beauty parlor equipment has been purchased by Sister Bernadine. This is a most worthwhile project and something that we have needed for the past three years. Remodeling Men's Southwest Dormitory The decline of applications for men and the increase of applications for women has definitely resulted in a housing problem at the Masonic Home. At one time there were more men than women; now the women outnumber the men three to one. Applications to the Home are now in the ratio of three women to one man. The Board has been considering a plan whereby part of the second floor of the men's dormitory can be remodeled and converted into a dormitory for women. This project would necessitate the installation of more bathroom facilities, another elevator and a stairway, and would make approximately 24 additional rooms available for women. Driveways The work on the Seneca Street drive was completed in March 1962. This work, as reported in my 1961 report, became necessary when the City of Wichita made Seneca Street a four-lane trafficway and closed all corner driveways. In April, our west drive on Martinson Street was repaired and resurfaced by the Inland Construction Co. of Wichita, at a cost of $492.00. REGULAR REPAIR & P A I N T I N G .
W e have continued the regular program of painting and maintenance of the buildings. Individual rooms have been redecorated where needed, in the dormitories and infirmary. The exterior painting of the corridor windows has been completed. The Infirmary kitchen and dining room have been painted. The west kitchen, service rooms and west dining room have all been painted. New skylight awnings for the kitchen have been installed. Our painter has been refinishing furniture from members' rooms as time permits. Termites Termites were discovered in one of the corridors near the west side boiler room. Invesigation was made and the area was treated by the Orkin Co. No other evidence of termites was found at this time. Roof & Exterior Repair Following the program authorized by the Board, of regular inspection, maintenance and repair on the yearly basis, certain repairs have been made by the Western Waterproofing Construction Co. and the Buckley Co. Most of this work was on the tile roof area. LAWNS AND
GROUNDS.
The abundant rainfall of the Spring and Summer made our Masonic Home a place of beauty, but more than usual care was required. The large power lawnmower bought six or seven years ago, had to be replaced. The net diff^erence on the exchange for the new lawnmower was $670.00.
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In 1961, all the trees on the campus were trimmed and put in proper condition (trimming, dead wooding, thinning, bolting and bracing where necessary). The 1962 wind storms have proven the advisability of this action as we have had little or no damage to our trees. INFIRMARY. Our daily patient load in the Infirmary continues to remain high, generally averaging between 139 and 144. Our Infirmary load will continue to grow, due to the fact that most of the new members entering the Masonic Home are in their 80's and 90's. Most of the applicants for membership have some type of mental or physical deficiency, due to age. The term "good for age," seems to be the usual comment by examining physicians. This condition is not unique with us. Every Masonic Home in the United States is faced with a similar situation. The trend is definitely toward hospital or nursing home care. Nearly 6 0 % of our monthly expenditures are for the Infirmary. There are 160 beds in the Infirmary. Our daily patient load is in the l40's, which provides small margin for emergencies or epidemics. More than half of the patients in the Infirmary are on special diets and some 20 patients require spoon feeding. W e have a number who have been bedfast for two or four or even five years. This speaks well for our nursing care, doctors and medications; but it brings increased cost of operations. Boarding and care homes in Wichita have monthly rates from $125.00 to over $300,000 per month. Specialized services and care are additional to the monthly rate. Our report shows a total of 14 cases of fractures and major surgery, eight of which were hip fractures. Also, minor surgery was performed in 10 cases. The record of major operations indicates one cataract, two lower leg amputations, two prostate, one hernia. The total number of patients to outside doctors and dentists was 619. Of this number 342 went to doctors, 101 to dentists and 175 to Dr. Stucky, chiropodist. As I indicated in the introduction, more of our members are requiring specialized treatment for certain physical or mental ailments. In the detailed report on Fractures, Surgery and X-Rays, we find 80 patients sent out for X-Rays; 71 for causes such as fractures, examinations after falls and black outs, chest X-Rays and upper and lower G. I. X-Rsys. Nine X-Rays were for radiation and X-Ray therapy. DORMITORIES. The waiting list 20 women approved notify the women on are generally able to
for women remains constant. Our January report indicated but not entered. As soon as rooms become available, we the waiting list. W e have rooms for men and couples. W e take five or six new members into the Home each month.
APPLICATIONS, ADMISSIONS & DEATHS. During the year 57 applications were approved to the Kansas Masonic Home. Of this number 39 were women and 18 were men. During the same period, we lost 52 members by death; 39 women and 13 men. In 1961, we lost 66 members by death; 42 women and 24 men. I anticipate the high death rate will continue, due to oui high average age and the increased average age of new members entering the Home. There were 11 discharges in 1962, eight women and three men. Mrs. Maud W . Smith and Mr. John C. Hendrick were residents of the Home in 1962. The other nine were discharged to clear the records, (death before enteringâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;decision not to enter, etc.)
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EMPLOYEES. W e have 110 regular jobs or positions for the operation of the Kansas Masonic Home. A number of these employees have been with us for some time, and to them I would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for their loyal and faithful service. Many times these employees go beyond the call of duty to care for our members. However, we do have a certain class of employees in which the labor turnover has been unusually high; nurse aides, kitchen help, pot washers, janitors are in this category. Generally, the reason stated for termination is long hours and low salary. I wish to report that our labor situation has improved since the Board authorized a pay increase for this listed job classification. FOOD SERVICE. The serving of 1,300 meals each day is no small task. Under the direction of Mrs. Johnson, our dietitian, well balanced meals and special diets are served by both kitchens. Over 50% of meals served in_the Infirmary are special diets. The diet tables in the West dining room have proved very successful since they were established in the fall of 1961. W e have room for 18 members and generally are running to capacity. During the year, a new stainless steel serving cart was purchased for the Infirmary, to replace one which had worn out. WEST KITCHEN REFRIGERATION. Thirty years ago when the west wing was constructed, three walk-in coolers were built for the west kitchen food department. These three refrigerators were served by one 3-HP compressor. In the summer of 1962 this compressor had to be replaced, and three 1-HP units were installed. There were two reasons for this: ( 1 ) Meats require more refrigeration than vegetables. Keeping the meats at proper temperatures necessitates more operating time for the large unit. ( 2 ) In case of a break-down, all three walk-in coolers were without refrigeration. W h e n individual units are used, if one goes out the contents of one cooler could be moved to another and no food loss experienced. The total cost of the three units, plus proper installation and electrical wiring, was $1,151.30. \XaCHITA AND SEGWICK COUNTY'CIVIL DEFENSE
SUBJECT:
FALL OUT AND STORM SHELTERS FOR THE KANSAS MASONIC HOME. The U. S. Government made a survey of available buildings for fall out and storm shelters in the Wichita and Sedgwick County area. Protection of this nature is lacking at the Kansas Masonic Home. Only two buildings on the grounds have basements. The women employee quarters, formerly known as the boys' building, has a partial basement. The heating plant has a basement which might serve in an emergency. The access to this basement is by a steep steel stairway. There is also a small area under the garage, which was formerly used for the storage of fruits and vegetables. The Government has figured the capacity of the women employee quarters basement at a minimum of eight and a maximum of 59; the boiler room is figured with a minimum of 18 and a maximum of 6 1 . It is recommended, whenever the next building program is necessary, a basement be included in the plans to correct this deficiency. AREA MEETINGS. Your Superintendent was invited to attend the five Area Meetings sponsored by the Grand Lodge and speak on the Kansas Masonic Home. The meetings were
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most successful and it is my considered opInion that the Brethren attending received much information and inspiration from several addresses and sessions on the program.
- Photo Courtesy Fred Pechin
Superintendent S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY answering questions at the Parsons Area Meeting. He told about the Home at all five meetings. EASTERN STAR TOURS.
Sister Bernadi ne Russell, Worthy Grand Matron, has been asking her District Aides to formulate groups from the various Chapters in the District to come to Wichita and visit the Kansas Masonic Home. The response has been gratifying. In addition to the District Visitation, several Chapters have made individual pilgrimages to the H ome during Sister Bernadine's year. PLEASURES FOR OUR MEMBERS.
We were delighted to have Sister Bernadine Ru ssell and her official Grand Chapter family visit the Kansas Masonic H ome on May 5, 1962. Some 30 were our guests for dinner and a tour of the Home. Our members were so pleased to meet and visit with the Grand Officers. The Masonic Home is unusually blessed with a great variety of programs, visitors and entertainment. D ecember and the holiday season has more programs than any other month of the year. H owever, each month has a variety of pleasures for our members. The second Sunday of each month is Birthday Sunday, in which we honor all members in the Home whose birthday falls within that month. Religious services are conducted each Sunday morning in our Eastern Star Chapel by the Rev. Robert Brooks. Mid-week Services are held every Wednesday at 10 :00
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o'clock in the West Side Auditorium. These ministers are members of the Wichita Council of Churches. W e have many visitors each year from our Masonic Lodges and Eastern Star Chapters of Kansas. Space does not permit proper recognition' of these folks who are vitally interested in our Kansas Masonic Hime. To all of them, we say thank you and invite them to come again. Masonic Lodges and Eastern Star Chapters in or near Wichita come to the Masonic Home and use our Fellowship Hall to exemplify or confer Degrees. This is greatly appreciated by our members who are unable to attend Lodge or Chapter. Our Wichita Lodges and Eastern Star Chapters have helped the Masonic Home in rriany ways and have sponsored various programs and entertainment. T o name only a few—The Boeing Chorus—The Scottish Rite Singers—The Albert Pike Family Party—Ilus Daylight Halloween Party—Rose Douglas Christmas Party—Ivy Leaf Ice Cream and Cake Dessert. The Chapters are doing a fine work in the Infirmary. Three to ten ladies come each day, Monday through Friday, and perform various services for our members. The beauty parlor service is so appreciated by our ladies in the Infirmary. One of the highlights of the year was the pilgrimage of Eva Chapter No. 18 O.E.S. of Independence. This pilgrimage of more than 60 persons, bringing over $400.00 worth of N o . 10 canned food to the Home,, was under the direction of W.". Brother LEWIS GECKELER, Grand Senior Steward and his wife. Sister LUCY GECKELER.
50-Star Flag Presentation—Brother GARNER SHRIVER, Congressman from the Fourth District, presented the Masonic Home with a 50-Star United States flag, which had been flown over the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. It is truly a beautiful flag and we have placed it in our west lobby. This was a personal gift by Brother Shriver, who is a member of Albert Pike Lodge No. 303 and other Wichita Masonic Bodies. Following the Masonic Home' custom and tradition, the employees and members put up our Christmas displays and decorations. Christmas Trees are placed in lobbies and dormitories. Our exterior decorations were unusual this year as The Dillon Stores had given us a life-size display, consisting of three Wise Men and three Camels. After seeing what was accomplished with the above display, the Dillon executives have presented another one to the Home for 1963. PROJECT
TEXTBOOKS.
The response in the Wichita Area, to the Grand Lodge program for School Books for the Philippines has been most gratifying. Radio, T.V. and newspaper announcements directed people to bring their books to the Kansas Masonic Home. W e have received several hundred text books. N A T I O N A L M E E T I N G MASONIC H O M E
EXECUTIVES.
The Annual Meeting of the Masonic Home Executives Association of the United States was held June 24 through June 27 at Ft. Worth, Texas. Most of the Masonic Homes in the United States were represented. It was our pleasure to visit the three Texas Homes. Your Superintendent was invited to be chairman of a panel to discuss questions and problems presented by members in attendance. Two and one-half hours were allotted to this Session and some 40 questions were discussed. The National Association has an Executive Committee of six members. Your Superintendent was elected to a three-year term on the Executive Committee.
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CHILDREN.
An organization was founded several years ago, composed of men and women who had been members of the Kansas Masonic Home when they were children. Every other year.they have a three-day reunion. In 1961 they held their meeting in Wichita on June 23, 24, 25. Members came from several states. Many brought their families. The group came to the Masonic Home for a visit and tour. The 1963 meeting is to be held in Wichita at the Broadview Hotel on July 19, 20, 21. An interesting program has been set up and we are looking forward to their visit and tour of the Home, Saturday, July 20. GIFTS.
Gifts to the Masonic Home help to bring additional joy and happiness to our members and help to defray costs of operation and future expansion. Generally these are large gifts for Endowment or Building Fund. In my Report I have a list of 146 gifts to the Kansas Masonic Home which total $2,559.85. These come from various sources. All are appreciated and help to carry on the work of the Home. FAMILY
APPRECIATION.
We receive a number of thank you letters from relatives and friends of members. I wish to share one with you, which was received recently. This brother was sponsored by a Lodge in Western Kansas. The following paragraph is taken from a letter written by his daughter: "I'm afraid my words will be inadequate to express all my gratitude to everyone there at the Home, for all they did for my father. I was always proud to say that he was a resident at the Masonic Home. Everyone there has been so kind and thoughtful, not only to him but all our family. I know he required a lot of care and attention and know he never lacked for it." The Masons and Eastern Stars of Kansas can be justly proud of the good work they are doing in the care of their aged brothers and sisters. The Kansas Masonic Home was founded 67 years ago. It was the tehth Masonic Home established in the United States. Conditions have changed through the years— new problems have to be faced—different equipment has to be used—new medications and treatments, unheard of 20 years ago, are part of routine procedure today. But in all the years one philosophy has not changed—Yes, " W e are our Brother's Keeper." It is expressed in the above letter of appreciation to the Kansas Masonic Home Board, and to the Masons and Eastern Stars of Kansas. OPEN
HOUSE
AT T H E
MASONIC
HOME.
This afternoon we will have Open House at the Kansas Masonic Horrie. Buses will take you from this building out to the Home and bring you back. Some 80 Masons and Eastern Stars of Wichita will serve as escorts for the Guided Tours over the Home. Refreshments will be served in Fellowship Hall. W e cordially invite each of you to visit the Masonic Home this afternoon. Fraternally submitted, S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY,
Superintendent
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ADDRESS OF R.:. W.:. LOUIS DEMBITZER. Ah event of more than usual interest to the nearly 1,000 delegates to Grand Lodge was the presence of R . ' . W.*. Louis DEMBITZER, Special Officer and Personal Representative of the M.". W.". Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Belgium, who had made two special awards during the morning session. Learning that Bro. DEMBITZER was required to return to his home in Connecticut before the concluding sessions of Grand Lodge, the Grand Master invited Bro. DEMBITZER to address the Grand Lodge, which he did in a most entertaining way, after conveying the greeting of his Grand Master. Kansas Masons were privileged to learn something of the privileges and handicaps of European brethren, and on conclusion of his address, gave him a very hearty applause. ANNOUNCEMENTS. T h e hour of 3:30 P.M. having arrived, the Grand Master announced that busses were outside the Temple and would convey all delegates to the Masonic Home, where an open house had. been arranged, and tours of the H o m e provided for. The Grand Master further announced that Bro. A N T H O N Y M A R INACCIO, Superintendent of Schools at Davenport, Iowa, had been secured for the Speaker for the Grand Master's Dinner at 6:00 o'clock that evening and that all delegates and their wives would be most welcome. CALL TO REFRESHMENT. The Grand Master called the Grand Lodge from Labor to Refreshment until 8:30 A.M. Thursday, March 14. GRAND M A S T E R ' S DINNER. At 6:00 P.M. nearly 1,300 diners assembled in the dining room of the Scottish Rite Temple for the Annual Grand Master's Dinner. Special guests for the occasion, in addition to the visitors from other jurisdictions, were the twelve winnersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;six boys and six girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;in the Essay Contest that had been sponsored by the Committee on Public Schools. Dinner music for the occasion was provided by Bro. J. V E R N O N POWELL at the organ, and the dinner was served in excellent style by members of Ivy Leaf Chapter N o . 75, O.E.S. Invocation was said by the Grand Chaplain. Following the dinner, and the introduction of guests, the presentation of $3,000 in college scholarships to the twelve High School Seniors was made by M . ' . W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY, Chairman of the Committee on Public Schools. This was a thrilling spectacle for the delegates of Grand Lodge, for it demonstrated an additional interest of the Fraternity in the youth of our state.
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ORATOR.
Following the Scholarship Awards, M . ' . W.'.
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ARMAND H . BISHOP,
Bro. A N T H O N Y M A R -
INACCIO, noted educator, author, lecturer, and Superintendent of Public Schools at Davenport, Iowa, who delighted the large audience with a challenging address on the subject: YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AS A N AMERICAN.
Bio. MARINACCIO is a member of Temple Lodge N o . 46, A. F. &
A. M. in Peoria, Illinois, and of Zarephath Consistory of the Scottish Rite and Kaaba Temple, A. A. O. N . M. S. in Davenport. Bro. MARINACCIO possesses the talent of using vivid
illustration,
scintillating wit and an easy, though forceful delivery and when he had concluded his address, he was given a standing ovation. The meeting was closed with a benediction by the Grand Chaplain. CALL FROM R E F R E S H M E N T T O LABOR.
Promptly at 8:30 A.M. Thursday March 14, the Grand Master assembled the Craft and after prayer by the Grand Chaplain, called the Grand Lodge from Refreshment to Labor. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY. The Grand Master then called u p W . ' .
CARROLL
C.
ARNETT,
Chairman, who submitted the following Report on Necrology, which on his motion, was adopted by a rising vote, followed by prayer by the Grand Chaplain: To the M:.
W:.
Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
Your Committe fully realizes that in presenting this report they are only performing a duty which they owe to the memory of those brethern who have laid aside their working tools here upon earth and responded to the bugle call in the Grand Lodge above, and while our hearts go out in sympathy for the bereaved, yet it is not within our power to alleviate their grief. Possibly no phase of human life is so difficult to understand as the fear of death. From early childhood we have experienced the loss of friends with whom are mingled some of the most pleasant and joyous occasions of our life. Others of us have watched the terrible struggle with death by those who were of our own flesh and blood, and although such experiences are frequent, yet the dread of a visit from the great leveler of all is not lessened, and as children fear darkness, we stand in awe lest we are next to receive the awful mandate. Whether such fear is prompted by a lack of faith in the teachings of the Great Master, and as taught in every lodge of masonry; whether it be a natural dread to face the great mystery beyond this existence, or whether it is a desire to continue life here, is a matter not to. be discussed at this time. Our duty is rather one of paying proper respect to the memory of those who, as masons have set aside their earthly working tools, and notwithstanding t h e fear of death, have answered the call to which we all must sooner or later respond.
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When our brethren are taken away from us, it is right and proper to mourn, for nature bids us feel the pain, of the blow; nor will stoic indifference become us in assuming a composure we 'do not feel. But there is a grief too deep for human utterance, that shrinks from observation and recedes to the innermost heart. Its bitter fountain finds no outlet but unuttered groanings, and its poignancy no receptacle but the ever-open ear of our Supreme Grand Master; and, as in the silent twilight hour, we wander amidst the tombs of our beloved friends with no witness but the stars, and no companions but the musings of our own stricken hearts, as we stand at the graves of our brethren, it is in joyful anticipation of a glorious reunion with them hereafter beyond the grave. "Their flesh rests in hope," and by our rites we are taught that we shall rejoin them in the spirit-land. In full confidence we can say, with the patriarch of old, "They shall not return to us, but we shall go to them." In creating a permanent record to the memory of our departed brethren, we do that which is prompted by every instinct to help those who cannot help themselves, and to say kind words of those who can no longer speak for themselves. This instinct is akin to that sympathy possessed by all human beings, and which is only manifested when the Grim Destroyer has done his work and left to us only models of clay, and even those in a short space of time are taken from us and once more returned to the earth from whence they came. W e are grateful to the Supreme Grand Master that he has elected to leave intact the line of Officers of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas; however, the records cause the committee to report the names of 2,017 brethren who, during the past year, have been called to eternal rest. While some of these brethren have been signally honored and elevated to positions of prominence in our Grand Lodge, yet they, like the brethren of the ranks, have passed out into the great beyond to receive their reward. While we bow our heads in kind remembrance of the departed brethren of this Grand Lodge, we are also reminded that many of our sister Grand Lodges have been sorely afflicted in the loss, not only of many of those who served in the ranks of their respective lodges, but a number of those who have been elevated to positions of honor by their brethren as a just reward for their zeal in the great cause of masonry. Among the distinguished members of the several Grand Lodges who have passed from this life to eternal rest are the following whose memorials have come to our notice: â&#x20AC;˘ T h e Grand Lodge of Prince Edward Island lost their presiding Grand Master, M.'.
W.'.
JAMES COLE.
The Grand Lodge of Kentucky was saddened by the death on May 10, 1962 of R.". W.". SAMUEL PARIS, their Grand Senior Warden. Mississippi lost a Past Grand Secretary, SiD F. CuRTis. Tennessee lost their Grand Lecturer. The Grand Lodge of Texas suffered a severe loss in the death of an outstanding Past Grand Master and Masonic Scholar, M . ' . W . ' . GALLOWAY CALHOUN.
California also suffered the loss of an outstanding member of the Craft in the death of their beloved CHARLES ALBERT ADAMS, Grand Master in 1919 and the founder of Public School Week in that important Masonic Jurisdiction. W e also learn of the death of 31 Past Grand Masters of other Grand Jurisdictions whose talents and devotion to our Craft were undoubtedly no less than those mentioned, but with whom Kansas has not enjoyed close association. W e assure the officers of the various jurisdictions mentioned that their distinguished brethren were held in high esteem by us and that we now extend to them and to the families represented the warm handclasp of fraternal love and sympathy.
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In closing this report of respect to our departed brethren, let each of us individually pledge that: I will not hurry through this day! Lord, I will listen by the way To humming bees and singing birds, To speaking trees and friendly words; And for the moments in between Seek glimpses of the great Unseen. I will not hurry through this day; I will take time to think and pray; I will look up into the sky Where fleecy clouds and swallows fly; And somewhere in the day, maybe I will catch whispers. Lord, from Thee! â&#x20AC;&#x201D; R A L P H S. CUSHMAN.
Fraternally submitted, CARROLL C . ARNETT,
Chairman
PRAYER. By the Grand
Chaplain
Everlasting and All-merciful God, our Creator and our Preserver, the Father of Lights with whom there is no variableness, neither shadow of turning; who art the same yesterday and today and forever: Once more we are made conscious of Thine infinite being in contrast to our temporary existence. By the passing of these, our brethren, we have become vividly aware of our mortality and the transitoriness of life. But we bless Thy Holy Name that, by the Great Light which rests upon our Altar, we are assured that this corruptible shall put on incorruption and this mortal shall put on immortality and that the dead, who die in the Lord, shall rest from their labors and their works do follow them. Heavenly Father, we pray that Thou wouldst comfort the families who have lost a loved one and the lodges who have suffered the loss of a brother. May they have received from Thee a renewed faith in their trying hour, and may they continually look forward with hope and even eagerness to a joyful reunion with those whom they have loved long since and lost awhile. Help all of us so to live that when our summons comes to join the innumerable caravan which moves to that mysterious realm where each shall take his chamber in the silent halls of death, we may not go like the quarry slave at night, without hope, but sustained and soothed by unfaltering trust in Him who said "I am the Resurrection and the Life." Seeing, then, that we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let all of us lay aside every weight that may burden us and hinder our progress toward higher goals, and look to Him who is the Author and Finisher of our Faith. All this we ask in the prevailing Name of Him who is the enemy of death and the Lord of Life, even our Saviour, Amen.
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REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N TRIALS A N D P U N I S H M E N T S . T h e following Report was submitted by W . ' . W I L L I A M J. Y O T T E R , Chairman, and on his motion was adopted: Most
Worshipjul
Grand Master, Distinguished
Guests and Brethren:
This is the report of your Committee on Trials and Punishments for the past year. W e are the committee with whom, it seems, a number of Masons like to do business, for we have had a very busy year. Your committee is composed of M . ' . W . ' . KARL J. BAUMGARTNER, P. G. M., of Goodland; T H O M A S - C . RAUM, Wichita; HAROLD N . NICHOLS, Kansas City; LAWRENCE M . W A L K E R , Pittsburg, and W I L L I A M J. YOTTER, of Leoti.
W e found four cases pending at the beginning of our term, and we have received an additional 17 cases. Your committee has disposed of all cases. Now, these crimes do not sound like things a Mason would doâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;A Mason who has taken the same obligations you and I have done. Four involved liquor, four grand larceny, one income tax evasion; unmasonic conduct, one; D . W . I., two; grand theft, one; rape, one; assault, two; cheating and defrauding, one; selling mortgaged property and selling liquor to minors, one; and morals charges, three. Of these 21 cases, two were acquitted. One of the liquor cases, the accused quit his job, and changed to a job where he wasn't obliged to make deliveries of intoxicating beverages to hold his job. The other was charged with grand larceny, and in the opinion of the committee, he was not guilty. Of the other 19 cases, all were found guilty. Seventeen were expelled and two suspended. In conclusion, the committee would like to thank the Grand Secretary and other Grand Officers who have been so helpful, and for the fine cooperation of the lodge officers where charges have been preferred, and I personally would like to thank our M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master for appointing a committee that has been so wonderful to work with, and I give special thanks to this committee for this wonderful cooperation. I have enjoyed working with you fellows. W e are not going to tell you that the work of this committee is pleasant, for the matters which it considers are not of that nature. However, the members of the committee, having accepted appointment, have endeavored to perform their task with full consciousness of their duty to the craft and the brethren. Respectfully submitted, K A R L J. BAUMGARTNER T H O M A S C . RAUM HAROLD N . N I C H O L S LAWRENCE M . W A L K E R W I L L I A M J. YOTTER
Committee Following adoption of the Report, M . ' . W . ' . A R M A N D H . BISHOP, G r a n d Master, called attention to the unusual amount of work coming before this Committee during the year, and paid high tribute to the zeal and prompt attention which members of the Committee had displayed in handling the twenty-one cases coming before the Committee. Also mentioned for excellent presentation of one case in which the Grand Lodge became the accuser, was R . ' . W . ' . A R T H U R C . HODGSON, who had been assigned to that duty by the Grand Master.
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REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N CHARTERED LODGES AND LODGES U . D.
The following Report was submitted by W . ' . Chairman, and on his motion was adopted: To the M:.
WILLIAM CHAPMAN,
W :. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. At. of Kansas:
Your Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D. submit the following report: W e desire to express our appreciation to our M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master for the opportunity of serving Masonry in this, the 107th Annual Communication of Grand Lodge. W e regret to report a loss of membership during the year 1962. A recapitulation of the past year is as follows: Raised Admitted Restored : Dual members admitted Total gain Dimitted \ Deaths Suspended Expelled Dual members withdrawn Total losses Net loss for the year Total membership
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W e would remind lodges of By-Law 2-301 pertaining to the prompt submission of correct Annual Reports. Seven lodges were late in submitting their Annual Reports. Two lodges had acceptable excuses and were granted Credentials. Five lodges had their Credentials withheld. This was fewer than a year ago, but still not up to the standard of promptness and correctness that we, as Masons, should always strive to attain. W e suggest that the Master and Wardens become familiar with the records of the lodge so that the Annual Report could be prepared when it is impossible for the Secretary to perform that duty. LODGE REPORTS 1 9 6 2 . Perfect reports: 2, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32, 33, 34, 37, 38, 39, 4 l , 42, 43, 45, 46, 47, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 55, 56, 58, 59, 61, 64, 67, 68, 69, 70, 72, 75, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86, 90, 91, 92, 93, 98, 99, 100, 101, 103, 104, 105, 108, 109, H I , 112, 116, 119, 121, 123, 125, 127, 128, 130, 132, 134, 135, 136, 138, 141, 143, 144, 145, 151, 152, 154, 155, 156, 157, 159, 160, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 170, 172, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 181, 183, 186, 190, 191, 193, 197, 198, 199, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 211, 216, 217, 220, 221, 224, 225, 226, 231, 232, 234, 235, 236, 237, 239, 241, 244, 245, 247, 249, 251, 252, 253, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 268, 269, 271, 272, 274, 277, 280, 281, 283, 285, 286, 287, 289, 292, 293, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 302, 303, 305, 307, 309, 310, 311, 312, 314, 315, 316, 317, 322, 324, 325, 326, 329, 330, 331, 332, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 347, 349, 350, 352, 355, 358, 359, 362, 363, 366, 368, 369, 371, 372, 373, 378, 379, 380, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 388, 390, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 398, 399, 401, 402, 403, 404, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 415, 417, 418, 420, 423, 424, 427, 430, 437, 438, 440, 441, 442, 444, 445, 447, 448.
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Almost perfect reports: 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 12, 16, 17, 18, 35, 36, 40, 44, 48, 54, 57, 60, 62, 63, 65, 66, 71, 73, 74, 94, 95, 97, 102, 106, 107, 110, 113, 114, 115, 117, 118, 129, 131, 133, 137, 139, 140, 142, 146, l47, 148, 149, 150, 173, 180, 182, 184, 185, 187, 188, 189, 192, 194, 195, 196, 212, 213, 214, 215, 218; 219, 222, 223, 227, 228, 229, 230, 243, 246, 248, 250, 254, 267, 270, 273, 275, 276, 278, 279, 291, 294, 295, 296, 304, 306, 313, 318, 319, 320, 321, 323, 340, 346, 348, 351, 353, 354, 356, 357, 360, 361, 364, 365, 389, 400, 405, 406, 407, 4l4, 419, 421, 422, 429, 431, 432, 449.
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19, 20, 24, 29, 30, 76, 77, 83, 87, 89, 120, 122, 124, 126, 153, 158, 161, 171, 200, 208, 209, 210, 233, 238, 240, 242, 282, 284, 288, 290, 327, 328, 333, 334, 370, 374, 376, 381, 433, 435, 436, 446,
BREAK-DOWN OF ALMOST PERFECT REPORTS 1 9 6 2 . Differences in names and/or initials: 9, 76, 117, 120, 140, 161, 188, 233, 267, 313. (10) Reports not signed by Secretary: 1, 9, 24, 323, 328, 446. ( 6) Degrees conferred not previously reported: 16, 19, 35, 36, 44, 71, 89, 95, 122, 187, 195, 215, 218, 270, 275, 276, 290, 313, 334, 364, 389(21) Degrees conferred previously reported: 12, 16, 18, 44, 83, 131, 184, 185, 195, 215, 290, 313, 333, 348, 370, 400, 435. (17) Degrees conferred wrong date or omitted: 3, 12, 29, 65, 110, 115, 142, 158, 161, 187, 195, 196, 215, 254, 273, 275, 278, 419, 433. (19) Degrees conferred out of time: 356, 407. ( 2) Admissions wrong date or omitted: 9, 18, 40, 71, 77, 94, 102, 139, 146, 150, 153, 182, 192, 209, 296, 318, 321, 351, 421, 422, 436. (21) Restorations wrong date or omitted: 107, 122, 139, 142, 194, 219, 320, 333, 374. (9) Dimissions wrong date or omitted: 1, 16, 18, 40, 48, 57, 62, 66, 71, 73, 74, 83, 107, 113, 124, 126, 131, 133, 137, 142, 148, 173, 208, 209, 214, 222, 233, 295, 306, 313, 319, 321, 334, 353, 354, 360, 364, 432. (38) Suspensions wrong date: 20, 30, 35, 48, 57, 63, 76, 114, 118, 122, 129, 133, 147, 149, 153, 171, 173, 180, 189, 210, 212, 213, 223, 227, 229, 230, 294, 306, 318, 327, 340, 361, 374, 381, 4 l 4 , 432, 449. (37) Errors in recapitulation and/or money: 6, 9, 17, 19, 35, 44, 54, 60, 83, 87, 95, 97, 106, 114, 120, 133, 139, 173, 184, 185, 200, 208, 222, 282, 291, 351, 353. (27) Incomplete oiBcers list: 60, 227, 228, 229, 279, 304, 346, 405, 428, 431. (10) Deaths omitted or no date reported: 189, 405. (2) Name, number and location of lodge omitted: 113, 284, 288. ( 3) Previous instructions not followed: 146, 185, 353, 354. ( 4) Report and copy not alike: 328, 353, 357, 364, 432. ( 5) Total errors 231 There was a slight gain in perfect reports, with 271 this year compared to 266 in 1961. There was also a reduction in errors on the almost perfect reports with 231 total errors being listed compared to 287 in 1961. W e are concerned with By-Law 3-621 that provides that Lodges should show just reason for not being represented in Grand Lodge at least once in three years. Twenty-eight lodges were listed as not having representation at Grand Lodge in 1961 and 1962. Your committee has written the Secretary of each of these 28 lodges appealing for their assistance in having a representative at Grand Lodge this year. Several replied that they would have representatives present. In checking with the Credentials Committee we find 22 of the 28 lodges in question are represented today. In our correspondence with some of the lodges there seemed to be some question relative to who might represent a lodge and who would be entitled
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to the allowance to the representative. W e refer these lodges to'Article V, Section 1 and By-Law 2-310. W e feel that when a Mason becomes the Master of his lodge he should realize that attendance at Grand Lodge is one of his responsibilities and he should plan accordingly. An edict was issued by the Grand Master on August 29, 1962, whereby Fraternal Lodge N o . 170 of Linn, Kansas, and Frontier Lodge N o . 104 of Washington, Kansas, were consolidated under the name and number of Frontier Lodge No. 104 and located at Washington, Kansas. This reduced the number of lodges as of December 31, 1962, to 438. This committee commends M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary, and his staff for the high degree of efficiency in maintaining the records of the 97,320 Masons in Kansas and wish to express our thanks and appreciation for assistance and cooperation in the preparation of this report. Fraternally submitted, WILLIAM CHAPMAN, J O H N T . DORMOIS SAMUEL G . KELSEY
Chairman
REPORT O F T H E COMMITTEE O N FOREIGN RELATIONS. N o t e : T h e Committee on Foreign Relations was created in the Revision of Laws which was completed in 1946. M.". W . ' . JAMES H . TRICE was the first Chairman of the 1946.Committee and the other members were M . ' . W . " . O T T O R . SOUDERS and M . ' . W . ' . CLAUD F . Y O U N G . In 1947, M . ' . W . ' . CLAUD F . Y O U N G was made Chairman of this Committee of Grand Lodge and has served continuously as Chairman since that time. Many distinguished Kansas Masons have been called to serve with him, but for the 15th consecutive year, M . ' . W . ' . C L A U D F . Y O U N G has been chairman of the Committee and written the Report. On this occasion, the Grand Master, in calling for the Report, also commented that our beloved Brother and most distinguished member of the Craft had been a bridegroom only the day previous. M..'. W . ' . Y O U N G responded with appropriate remarks and then delivered the following report which upon his motion was adopted": To the Mr. W.\
Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
Your Foreign Relations Committee has examined all corespondence between this and other grand Jurisdictions with which we are in fraternal relations and have the following report to offer: W e sincerely and genuinely sympathize with all regular Grand Lodges that, have suffered by. death, loss of distinguished members and outstanding Masons, many of whom occupied places of great responsibility in their grand Jurisdictions and some high places in civil life. W e commend our M.'. W.". Grand Master for the dignified and painstaking manner with which he has discharged the duties of his high office, especially for the manner in which he has treated the affairs of other grand Jurisdictions with which we are in amity.
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Our M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master has made many visits to Masonic meetings and gatherings not only in our own Jurisdiction but in other Jurisdictions. In addition to the many meetings attended in his Jurisdiction he has made the following visits outside of this Jurisdiction; The Grand Masters Conference in Washington, D. C , February 20 through February 22, 1963. While in Washington, he also attended the meetings of the Masonic Service Association, of which our Grand Lodge is a member; The meetings of the Grand Secretaries Conferences and the George Washington National Masonic Memorial Association held in their magnificient Temple in Alexandria, Virginia, on February 22, 1963. Other visits made were as follows: To the Grand Lodge of Nebraska; and in the corhpany of M . ' . W . ' . Past Grand Master RICHARD L . BECKER, the Grand Lodge of Missouri, in St. Louis, Missouri. He has recently visited the Grand Lodge of Colorado, in Denver, Colorado, and the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma, in Guthrie, Oklahoma. In company with M.'. W . ' . Past Grand Masters ScoTT E. KELSEY and CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, the present Grand Secretary, he attended the Educational Meeting held at Davenport, Iowa. The latter was very interesting and enlightening for all who are interested in the educational work our M . ' . W / . Grand Lodge is doing. In addition to the vast amount of work done by our M.'. W . ' . Grand Master in the line of his duties he has given special attention to and promoted the cause of that great youth organization, the DeMoIay. This was not only a pleasing but a satisfying work on the part of our M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. Those of us who have worked so many years in the interest of DeMolay think the greatest hope for the Masonic Fraternity lies in this youth movement. The project "Text Books" for distribution in the Philippines was such an outstanding success the M.'. W . ' . Grand Lodge has hundreds of these books which it has not been able to have transported to these islands. As far as your Committee can learn the finest of relations have existed Masonically, during the past year and no discord has arisen within our grand Jurisdiction worthy of mention. This is to the credit of the illustrious brother who has been at the helm of this great fraternity in Kansas during the past year. Harmony has also existed among the other grand Jurisdictions during this period, with the possible exceptions of a few localities throughout the world, the most of which have existed for some time and shall probably exist for years to come. W e would, therefore, commend the acts of the M.'. W . ' . Grand Master in the conduct of affairs between his Grand Lodge and those of other Grand Lodges throughout the world. W e have had reports of praise from every grand Jurisdiction which our M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master has visited, and the loudest praise from the various Lodges visited in our Jurisdiction. This is not surprising, though because M . ' . W . ' . Brother BISHOP has been the presiding officer of a couple of the other high branches of Masonry within our state and we would expect from his experience and knowledge of Masonic affairs just such performance. As far as we can learn there has been no change in the situation between the Grand Lodges of France, and we can see no reason to change our relations between the Grand Lodges of that country. The new Grand Lodge of India, which we recognized last year, is doing good Masonic work and increasing its influence and membership. Under date of January 10, 1963, and received in our offices January 28, 1963, we have the request from a Grand Lodge in Brazil, which we recognize, asking us for recognition of another and a new Grand Lodge in that Country. W e have not had a request from the second Grand Lodge for this recognition and it is our
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belief that until such Grand Lodge requests this recognition we should not take the matter into consideration. There was some misunderstanding about the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Turkey, and your Committee asked that we withdraw amity from this Grand Lodge until matters could be clarified. W e are now reliably informed the Grand Lodge of Turkey meets all the requirements for recognition by other Grand Lodges, and we would therefore recommend a reinstatement of this recognition for the Grand Lodge of Turkey. The Cuban situation, as far as we are able to learn, is as follows: There is still a question about the Grand Lodge of Cuba in exile, in Florida. The Grand Master of Florida issued an edict declaring the exiled Grand Lodge within his state to be the regular Grand Lodge of Cuba, and that no other Grand Lodge in Cuba be recognized as regular, other than the Lodge of Quantanamo Bay, which is a Naval Lodge and chartered by the old Grand Lodge of Cuba. The members of the Committee for recognition of Grand Lodges, however, at its meeting in Washington D . C , last year declared that since Castro had not expelled Masonry from Cuba, this old Grand Lodge was rightfully the one deserving recognition. W e have never had a ruling from our Grand Master on this subject and we are still holding to the belief the Grand Lodge still present in Cuba is the rightful one for recognition, although Castro has confiscated the building and property of the Cuban Grand Lodge. Respectfully and Fraternally submitted, CLAUD F . YOUNG, P.G.M.,
Chairman
JAMES H . STEWART, J R . , P . G . M . D. BRUCE N E W T O N , P.G.M.
REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N MASONIC EDUCATION.
The following Report, submitted by M.". W . ' . SCOTT E. KELSEY,
was on motion adopted: To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Brethren: As chairman of the committee on Masonic Education, I wish to submit the following report of the activities of this committee for 1962: Five Area meetings were held in 1962 with the following lodges acting as hosts for the meetings: St. Thomas Lodge No. 306, Colby; Mt. Moriah N o . 179, Kinsley; Wyandotte N o . 3, Kansas City, Ks.; Fidelity Lodge N o . 106, Eureka; and Parsons Lodge N o . 117, Parsons. Each of these lodges did a wonderful job as hosts to our Area meetings in making arrangements previous to the meetings, coffee breaks in the afternoon, and the serving of a delightful dinner in the evening. To all of these lodges we say, "Thanks a Million" for your help. In as much as only five Area meetings were held in 1962, our attendance was below that of last year when six meetings were held. However the attendance totaled 585 Masons. T h e Grand Master was pleased to have a session at each Area meeting with the District Deputy Grand Masters present which totaled 4 1 for the five meetings. There were 50 Masters of lodges, 52 Wardens and 8 4 . Secretaries present. At the four Area meetings exclusive of the one at Wyandotte lodge where no registration was taken, 153 lodges were represented. Each member of the Masonic Education committee, with the exception of the chairman, prepared and presented a paper to those in attendance. These papers were mimeographed and one copy of each paper was sent to each lodge in
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Grand Secretary CHARLES S. McGINNESS leads the discussion in the group of Lodge secretaries at Parsons Area Meeting. Similar "talk it over" sessions were being held with other Gralld Lodge Officers. Kansas, on November 6, 1962. The Grand Master suggested that the material in these papers would provide interesting programs for four meetings in each lodge in Kansas and should be read and then a period called for discussion of the subject matter in each paper. These are five papers full of real Masonic interest and it is hoped that each lodge made use of them in their meetings. A period of " Talk it Over" conference groups was held for 90 minutes in the afternoon. This part of the program proved to be very popular. In these group meetings, several suggestions developed which leads to recommendations to be discussed and perhaps adopted at this Grand Lodge session. The Grand Lodge officers who were in attendance at Area meetings get the ideas and suggestions, that the officers and members of our Grand Jurisdiction would like to see put in operation, in our Grand Lodge for the good of Freemasonry. The Conference groups also provide an 'exchange of ideas' about Lodge operation among the several lodges present. A peg-board display of bulletins and letters, published by a few of the lodges in Kansas, was on exhibition at all Area Meetings. It was hoped that more lodges would become interested in sending out bulletins or letters a few times each year, to their membership so :IS to keep the brethren better informed as to what is going on in their lodge. Several lodges have already sent letters to the Grand Secretary informing him of their new policy of getting information to their membership. A Question Box was maintained on the Altar during the afternoon and through the supper hour, and the Brethren were reminded to make use of it in order to acquire more information about Freemasonry and its opeation. At the evening session the Grand Master answered the questions in a very fine manner. Addresses were also given at the evening session by M.路. W.路. S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY, Superintendent of the Kansas Masonic Home; M:. W:. JOHN H . MURRAY, chairman of the Public Schools Committee and M.路. W.路. CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary. Nine Past Grand Masters were present at various times and they each made short talks which were appreciated by those in attendance. The Area Meetings always closed with a fine address given by our Grand Master, M:. W:. ARMAND H. BISHOP, after which the brethren were on their way home by 9:00 P.M. The Committee on Masonic Education feels that there should be a greater number of Masters and Wardens in attendance at the Area meetings. These officers would receive invaluable help and many good ideas about the Lodge operation, and how to conduct interesting meetings for their members.
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Several members of your Masonic Education Committee, along with your Grand Master and Grand Secretary, attended the Midwest Conference on Masonic Education held in Chicago, Illinois on October 18-19-20, 1962. .This was a very interesting meeting and R.'. W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON presided over the afternoon session on Friday and did a very commendable job. Our Grand Secretary, M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S . MCGINNESS, delivered a fine paper on "Building Masonry in the Eyes of the. Public." This paper brought forth more discussion at the Conference than any other paper delivered and was exceptional throuhgout. Another good paper was delivered by M . ' . W..'. STEPHEN L . MILLER, P . G . M . of Indiana, on "Building Effective Lodge Officers." Our Deputy Grand Master, R.'. W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL made some suggestions on "Subjects for Next Years Conference." In 1963 the Midwest Conference will be held in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on October 25-26. Several lodges in our Grand Jurisdiction have sent in invitations for Area Meetings next year and they have been referred to R.'. W..". B E N W . GRAYBILL, Deputy Grand Master, for his consideration. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the Grand Lodge as chairman of the Masonic Education Committee for the past five years and I want the Grand Lodge of Kansas to know I appreciate the honor. Fraternally submitted, SCOTT E . KELSEY, Chairman B E N W . GRAYBILL A R T H U R C . HODGSON O W E N E . HODGSON W . E. MONTGOMERY
T H E C U P A N D BOOK O F MASONIC GOOD W I L L . M . ' . W . " . SCOTT E . K E L S E Y , Chairman of the Committee on Masonic Education, was invited to explain the presence of the Cup and Book of Masonic Good Will, which had been on display during the sessions of Grand Lodge. It was explained that the cup and the accompanying book had been designed by Bro. EARLY W . BRIDGES,'Librarian of the Greensboro Masonic Museum and Library of Greensboro, N . Carolina, for the purpose of promoting interest in the preservation of Masonic relics and an appreciation of Masonic lore. It had been received from the Grand Lodge of Connecticut, displayed in the Grand Lodge library at Topeka, at Albert Pike Lodge N o . 303, Wichita, and upon conclusion of Grand Lodge would be forwarded to the Museum of the Grand Lodge of Colorado in Denver. Appropriate photographs were taken and included in the Book of Good Will. REPORT O F T H E COMMITTEE
O N CORRESPONDENCE.
M . ' . W . ' . FLOYD S. ECORD, Chairman, presented the report of his committee, which, o n his motion, was adopted and ordered printed in the Proceedings. For the full Review, see Page 234.
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REPORT O F THE COMMITTEE O N PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
M . ' . W . ' . JOHN H . MURRAY,. Chairman, presented the following
Report which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: The Grand Lodge of Kansas, realizing that the boys and girls of Kansas are our most important asset, set up the Committee on Public Schools to encourage and support the free public schools, and to call attention of Masons and others to the importance of the public schools. For the Fourth year an essay contest for high school seniors was conducted. The subject was changed, and this year was entitled, "A High School Senior Looks at the Public Schools." This proved to be popular with the students, as they could really express their own views. There were well over 1,000 entries. Great Bend high school had 125 entries and Arkansas City had 122. A great many of the district winners expressed their desires to enter the teaching profession. It was very refreshing to read the many essays submittd this year, and obtain the views of the leaders of to-morrow on our school system, some defending the small high school and others advocating large unified schools. Of the 79 districts, 54 had entries, eight more than last year. Thirty-two districts had both a boy and girl winner, compared to 26 last year. This year there were 86 district winners as against 72 last year, 37 boys and 49 girls. Last year there were 34 boys and 38 girls. Many schools assigned the essay as a class project, and i n Ditrict 63, four of the five schools did this, resulting in 263 entries from that district alone. The Scholarships can be used in attending any Kansas tax supported college or university, with prizes as follows: First Second Third
$700.00 300.00 200.00
Fourth Fifth Sixth
150.00 100.00 50.00
W i t h six prizes for boys and six prizes for girls, there is a total of $3,000 in prizes. This years winners are: 1.
J O H N STEVENSON
1.
Arkansas City H. S. 2.
EARL J E N K I N S
Hosington H. S. 2.
Centralia H. S. 3.
CHARLES B Y R O N VOLLAND
MIKE
MILLS
MARVIN CREAGER
4.
CHUCK MCGUIRE
Oakley H . S.
N A N C Y MENGBS
Abilene H. S. 5.
LaCygne H . S. 6.
S U E PARTCH
Bird City H. S.
Russell H. S. 5.
L Y N N PAYER
Eld Dorado H, S. 3.
Valley Falls H. S. 4.
B E T T Y ARNOLD
DIANE
STEWART
Yates Center H. S. 6.
N A N C Y R U T H SHAW
Denison H . S.
Those receiving honorable mention: RICHARD SNIDER
KRISTINE U T Z
LeRoy H. S.
Independence H. S.
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BINA CHUM
Girard Rural H . S.
Lawrence H . S.
K E N PORTER
LINDABETH E M C H
Mt. Hope H. S.
Americus H . S.
JAMES E . ZIMMERMAN
VICKI RITCHIE
Topeka H . S.
Wichita H . S. North
D E E MASTERS
CAROLYN ANDERSON
Campus H. S. Haysville
Dwight H. S.
LARRY N O L T E
SHERYLL L Y N N SHAW
Hiawatha H. S.
Washington H . S.
This year the Committee received valuable support from DeMolay, Job's Daughters and Order of the Rainbow for Girls, all of which encouraged their members to take part. It is not only important that the lodge committees encourage participation in the essay contest, but that they do so early in the fall, and keep in contact with the schools so that all entries can be considered. Last summer we received a plea to assist the Grand Lodge of the Philippines in obtaining used Kansas school books, and with the approval of our Grand Master your Committee announced "Project Textbooks," which has been an outstanding success in the number of books collectedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;over 100,000 to date. T h e Grand Lodge basement is literally full of packed books, and many are stored throughout the State. Items for shipment under the People-To-People progranm can only be transported at the present time on regularly scheduled navy flights on a "space available basis," and they are not very frequent from Kansas Navy bases. It just happened that about the same time that w e started gathering these school books. Navy transportation was tied u p with the Cuban affair and the books have not moved. Many other Grand Lodges are working on this same "Project Textbooks," but Kansas was the first. Grand Master ARMAND H . BISHOP was presented with a fine plaque by M . ' . W . ' . WILLIAM H . QUASHA of the Philippines in appreciation of our efforts, your efforts, on this project. This presentation was made at the Masonic Service Association in Washington in February. The matter of transportation of books has been taken up with Senator FRANK CARLSON, and with J O H N D . CUNNINGHAM, Executive Secretary of the Masonic Services Association. In a recent letter to Senator CARLSON, A. McB. JACKSON, Rear Admiral, U. S. Navy, Chairman of the Navy "People-To-People" Program said, " W e in the Navy are proud to have the opportunity to participate in such a worthy endeavor and are utilizing every means available to effect speedy delivery of these much needed books to the Philippines." The Committee and this Grand Lodge are deeply indebted to M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary who has worked tirelessly on both of these projects, and who has been responsible for the success of both. Your assistance in the essay contest and in "Project Textbooks" is greatly appreciated, and we urge your continued support of both of these projects, and your cooperation with your local public school committees in other worthy programs. Fraternally submitted. EARL R . BROWN RICHARD L . BECKER ADDISON C . IRBY RAY W . K I N Z I E J O H N H . MURRAY. Chairman
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IREPORT O F COMMITTEE O N T E M P L E BUILDING AND REMODELING.
The Grand Master called for the Report of the Committee on Temple Building and Remodeling, whereupon the following Report was submitted by W . ' . DON C . HEMINGER, Chairman, and on his motion adopted. To the M.:. W:.
Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
The Temple Building and Remodeling Committee has not seen a lot of activity during the past year. A number of Lodges have made some inquiry concerning improvement of their Halls, but not many have taken any concrete action in that direction. In March, 1962 the Chairman of the Committee was asked to consult with the officers of Phillipsburg Lodge No. 184 while there on another matter. St. Bernard Lodge N o . 222 of Dodge City is proceeding with plans for a new home. Their Bulding Committee submitted floor plans and other preliminary data to the Committee in November, 1962. They are now in the process of writing specifications preparatory to securing bids for their project. Other projects approved are listed in the Grand Masters Report. The Committee is now in possession of a book from the Masonic Service Association which covers very fully the steps necessary to the successful accomplishment of building a new lodge home. This book contains not only the correct approach to the project but also many detailed drawings of floor plans. It may be had by request from any member of the Committee but must be returned within a reasonable time. It has been an honor to serve this M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge and a pleasure to work with its Grand Officers. Respectfully submitted, D O N C . HEMINGER,
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M E L V I N V. J O H N S O N W I L L I A M E . BRADFORD ROBERT E . FERGUSON
ELECTION FOR T H E E N S U I N G
YEAR.
The time for election of officers having arrived, the Grand Master "declared it to be the order of business, and appointed the following Tellers to conduct the election. Ballots were taken and the tellers retired to count the vote. TELLERS. M A R V I N A. ARMSTRONG, Chairman,
Chetopa No. 73 F I N I S V. SWENDER,
Kaw N o . 272 H U G H PORTER H A M M E R ,
Shawnee No. 54 RAY E . HABERSTROTH,
Stanley N o . 444
RAYMOND E . BROWN,
Easton N o . 45 ORVILL K . LAWSON,
Hancock No. 311 RALPH H .
BARKER,
Spring Hill No. 56 J O S E P H C . LITTRELL.
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Hiattville No. 216 JAMES E . SMFTH,
LEE W . K A F F ,
Carbondale No. 70 J O S E P H C . SCHICK,
Oketo No. 25 LESTER L . WILLIAMSON,
Hebron No. 314 M A X E. MOORE,
Sutton No. 85 OLLIE J. W O O D M A N ,
Buffalo No. 379 IRA L . T H O M A S ,
Polar Star No. 130 FRANCIS M . BARTLETT,
FARRIS,
Delphian No. 44
Morrill No. 373 U L H TOTTEN,
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JURISPRUDENCE.
The Grand Master then called for the Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence and W.'. JAMES E . TAYLOR, Chairman responded. He advised that the members of his Committee had been in session daily the past three days and that they had been called upon to consider some matters not formally referred to the Committee. He proceeded to deliver the following report: To the M.'. W:. Grand Lodge of A. P. & A. M. of Kansas: FILING OF FORMS TO SECURE EXEMPTION FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX. During the past year several matters have been submitted that are of general concern, and are submitted generally. Masons are charged to be faithful and obedient to the laws of their Country. Congress has seen fit in its wisdom to enact a number of laws. Subordinate Lodges have made inquiry concerning the matter of reports by the Internal Revenue Service, and requirement for identification numbers. Internal Revenue Laws require that to have exempt status from liability for income tax, application must be made for exemption. The form to be used is designated Form 1024, Exemption Application, and should be filed with the District Director of Internal Revenue. All of you have undoubtedly read concerning the check-ups being made on tax exemption status. Your Committee recommends that each Lodge comply with this regulation. The following is not a part of the Committee report, but is inserted as a matter of information for Lodge Officers. Following adjournment of Grand Lodge, it was discovered that an exempt status had been accorded the Grand Lodge of Kansas and its subordinate Lodges as outlined in correspondence with the Washington Officer of the Department of Internal Revenue during 1934. With this as a background, additional correspondence with the Wichita office brought forth a letter which confirmed the former situation. This letter was incorporated in a Bulletin from the Grand Secretarys office and sent to all Secretaries under date of May 20, 1963. CSM Gr. Secy. NECESSITY TO FILE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER TO PURCHASE BONDS. Another frequent inquiry has been that of a number in order to purchase government bonds with your surplus funds. Under the regulations no one, whether individual or association, or otherwise, can be paid interest without having a number. Therefore, if you have investment income you will have to procure
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your identification number. T h e form to be used is what is termed an application for Employer Identification Number and can be obtained by writing the office of Director of Internal Revenue. Explanatory Note: The form from the IRS. CSM Gr. Secy.
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A m o t i o n t o a d o p t t h e a b o v e t w o sections of t h e C o m m i t t e e R e p o r t w a s m a d e , s e c o n d e d a n d carried. SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS. Your Committee has given consideration to the Special Dispensations granted by our Grand Master during the past year, and we find that they were issued within his preorgatives, and in accordance with our Constitution and By-laws, and we recommend that the same be approved. B r o . T A Y L O R m o v e d a d o p t i o n of this section of t h e R e p o r t . m o t i o n w a s seconded, put a n d carried. T h e Section w a s a d o p t e d .
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DECISIONS AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION. Your Committee has considered the decisions and disciplinary action taken as reported in the Address of our Grand Master, and we find such decisions were correct, and the disciplinary action taken were within the prerogatives of the Grand Master and recommend the approval of the same. B r o . T A Y L O R m o v e d a d o p t i o n of this section of t h e R e p o r t . T h e m o t i o n w a s seconded, p u t a n d p r e v a i l e d . T h e Section w a s a d o p t e d . WAIVER O F P E R . CAPITA AND SPECIAL MASONIC HOME ASSESSMENTS. Last year there was tabled a Resolution as to Waiver of Per Capita Tax and Special Assessments for Life Memberships granted in accordance with the provisions of By-law 4-402. This is done at the local level by the members of the local Lodge for the local brethren who have had conferred the fifty-year emblem. However, it is done with full knowledge of the fact that the Per Capita tax and the assessment for our Masonic Home must be paid by the Lodge. The same is not waived. You are all familiar with the fact that Life Membership has never been viewed favorably by your Grand Lodge. A break-down of the actual cost per member for paying the Per Capita Tax and the Masonic Home Assessments discloses, where such a check has been made, that it is not over sixteen cents per member, and in many cases less than ten cents per member. Naturally the question arises, does any Lodge become so hard up that it cannot afford to do itâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that it must ask another Lodge or the other Lodges, many of whom will never grant a membership for soine years yet, to assume a part of the cost of such a program ? Your Committee has visited with numerous brothers over the State of Kansas, and it would appear to be the overwhelming weight of feeling that, having entered upon a porgrarii with full knowledge of its responsibilities to pay Per Capita Tax and Masonic Home Assessments, there be no change in the present By-law. B r o . T A Y L O R m o v e d a d o p t i o n of this section of t h e R e p o r t . m o t i o n w a s seconded, p u t a n d carried. T h e Section w a s a d o p t e d .
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RECOMMENDED LAW CHANGES. Our Grand Master has submitted eight recommendations relative to proposed changes in By-laws and the Constitution. Your Committee has discussed these
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changes pro and con for long hours and have tried to get the pro and con of every matter concerned, and submit the matters item by item on the basis of what they feel is for the good of Masonry as a whole. GRAND M A S T E R ' S RECOMMENDATION NO. I. One of the great problems that arises in law is a matter of residence, which briefly can be defined as the place to which a man intends to return when temporarily absent there from. While your Committee recognizes the mobility of individuals today, it is still a feeling of your Committee that the present Constitution, Sec. 1 of Article X, is sufficiently broad to cover the individuals in military or naval service, and that increasing the scope to cover defense work or construction work or projects, and to lessen the responsibilities of investigating committees should be sufficient. Your Committee therefore recommends that this recommendation be denied.
Bro. TAYLOR moved adoption of this section of the Report. The motion was seconded put and prevailed. The recommendation of the Committee being adverse to the Recommendation of the Grand Master, the latter was declared lost. GRAND M A S T E R ' S RECOMMENDATION NO. U. Your Committee recognizes that the consolidation of Lodges will increase in the years that lie ahead. Your Committee also recognizes that there has always been a feeling that the weakening of jurisdictional lines by conferring concurrent jurisdiction may lead to many conflicts in the future. Yet, your Committee has also been advised that concurrent jurisdiction in larger counties has also helped the smaller lodges because of opportunity given to members that would not be available if only one large Lodge existed. Your Committee therefore recommends that a separate paragraph be added to Section 8 of Article I X of the Constitution providing: "Whenever such consolidation results in the change of boundary lines between other Lodges, so that the territory is transferred by operation of such change to some other Lodge in whose territory it did not previously exist, each lodge shall have concurrent jurisdiction to exist between the two lodges affected thereby, and shall be governed by the same By-laws as affect other concurrent jurisdiction."
Bro. TAYLOR moved adoption of this section of the Report. The motion was seconded, put and carried. This action constituting an amendment to the Constitution, the Grand Master declared that it had carried by the necessary two thirds majority vote. GRAND M A S T E R ' S RECOMMENDATION NO. HI. Recommendation No. 3 relates to the shortening of time between degrees from the present four weeks to two weeks between degrees. The reason given for requesting this change of By-law 4-202 are those reasons normally given for an application for a special dispensation from the Grand Master. Since these requests are almost universally granted, and since many Lodges have set up guide lines for a year's work to do degree work at certain stated communications, your Committee recommends that there be no change made in the time between degrees, and that By-law 4-202 be left unchanged.
Adoption of this section of the report was moved by the Chairman of the committee, W.'. Bro. TAYLOR, duly seconded, and discussion was
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called for. Several brethren spoke for and against the committee report. Those who spoke in favor of the Grand Master's recommendation included Past Grand Masters KARL J. BAUMGARTNER, RICHARD L. BECKER, SCOTT E . KELSEY, CHARLES S. MCGINNESS and W.'.
JOHN T . DORMOIS,
Past Master of Wyandotte Lodge No. 3. Those speaking against the Grand Master's recommendation and in favor of the Committee Report included Past Grand Masters BRUCE NEWTON, WILLL\M H . HARRISON, a member of the Committee, HENRY S. BUZICK, JR., and W . ' . ROBERT J. HONNOLD, Master of St. Bernard Lodge No. 222, of Dodge City. Following the pro and con discussion of the question, M.'. W . ' . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS moved as a substitute for the Committee Report that the Recommendation of the Grand Master, No. Ill should be adopted. This motion being seconded, some further discussion was had after which the Grand Master called for a standing vote on the substitute motion. It appeared that while a majority was in favor of the Grand Master's Recommendation, it was short of the two thirds majority necessary to enact legislation and the substitute motion was then declared lost. Whereupon the original motion of the Chairman of the Committee to adopt this section of the Committee Report was put and declared carried. GRAND M A S T E R ' S RECOMMENDATION N O . IV. Recommendation No. 4 has to do with expense money that may be incurred by the Chairman of some member of the Jurisprudence Committee in attending to matters deemed of great importance to Grand Lodge affairs, at the request of the Grand Master, and while your Chairman hesitates to make this recommendation, still feels that as to future members of this Committee, that provision should be made; therefore recommends that By-law 2-308 be amended by inserting after the word "remodeling" in Line 16 of By-law 2-308, the following: "Jurisprudence," and except for same amendment the balance be left intact.
Bro. TAYLOR moved the adoption of this section of the Report. The motion was seconded, put and carried. The Section was adopted by the necessary two thirds majority and was so declared by the Grand Master. GRAND M A S T E R ' S RECOMMENDATION NO. V. Recommendation No. 5 has to do with the notification of the secretary of other Lodges where there is concurrent jurisdiction. This is a matter that appears to have been honored more in its violation than in its adherence to the letter thereof. Since your Committee is not agreed upon the matter, we submit the matter without recommendation and to get it before Grand Lodge, we merely move that the recommendation of our Grand Master as set forth in Recommendation No. 5 be adopted.
Bro. TAYLOR moved adoption of this section of the Report. The motion was seconded, put and carried. The Section was adopted without discussion and since there was no apparent dissent the Grand Master declared that the Grand Master's Recommendation No. V was adopted
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by the necessary two third majority and that the By-law 4-109 was amended to read as shown in his recommendation. GRAND M A S T E R ' S RECOMMENDATION NO. VI. Your Grand Master has recommended in Recommendation N o . 6 that since there are funds in the Grand Lodge Charity Fund in excess of an amount deemed ample and suiBcient, that By-law 2-302 be amended by transferring the excess to the General Fund of the Grand Lodge. Your Committee agrees with the Grand Master that there should be a limitation upon the amount accumulated in any fund; and yet, since it was raised for charitable purposes and is to be diverted from such to another purpose, that it should be to a similar purpose, and therefore recommend that the provision be set forth as an amendment t o By-law 2-302 as set forth in the Grand Master's Address, except that instead of the words, "General Fund of the Grand Lodge," that the same read, "to the Kansas Masonic Home to be administered by the Masonic Home Board." Bro. T A Y L O R moved adoption of this section of the Report. T h e motion was seconded. After a brief discussion, and upon request of M.". W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER, the Chairman of the Committee agreed to amend his report and accept the wording as provided for in the G r a n d Master's original recommendation. A vote was then taken, the original wording of the Grand Master's recommendation was restored and the motion carried, whereupon the Grand Master declared that the vote was more than the necessary two thirds majority in favor, and that By-law 2-302 was amended in accordance with the Grand Master's recommendation N o . V I . GRAND MASTER'S RECOMMENDATION N O . VU.
All of us are familiar with the increasing costs of living, of doing business, and the administration of our own personal affairs. Your Committee can see n o reason why Grand Lodge should not be operated on a basis consistent with this increased cost and the present apparent existing custom, and we therefore recommend that By-law 2-314 shall read: 2-314. Grand Master's Contingent Fund. At each annual Communication, the Grand Lodge shall set apart and appropriate the sum of $4,000 as a Contingent Fund for the Grand Master. Such fund shall be used by him in defraying expenses incurred in the discharge of his duties. There has been stricken out the balance of the original By-law, as it would appear that such has also been disregarded in administration for several years last past. Bro. T A Y L O R moved adoption of this section of the Report and t h e motion was seconded. The motion then was put and prevailed, whereupon the Grand Master declared that the recommended amendment t o by-law 2-314 having carried by more than the required two thirds majority, the by-law was accordingly amended. GRAND MASTER'S RECOMMENDATION N O . VIII.
Your Committee agrees with the principle set forth in our Grand Master's Recommendation as to fixing salaries of certain subordinate officers and employes.
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but feel that we should go further than our Grand Master has indicated. It is our belief that in addition to the Assistant Grand Secretary, and the Grand Orator, that it should also cover the matter of the OiEcial Stenographer, the Grand Tyler, the Assistant Grand Tyler and Grand Chaplain, and that provision should be made for an amount that will exceed the present designated total, and that the Council of Administration be granted the authority to determine how and for what purposes such aditional sums shall be expended by striking out such reference as aforesaid, and adding the following: "Provided further, that there is hereby appropriated from the General Fund for use by the Council of Administration an additional sum of $5,750 to be used for the providing of salaries for an Assistant Grand Secretary, Grand Tyler, Assistant Grand Tyler, Official Stenographer for the Annual Communication, the Grand Chaplain and the Grand Orator, as the Council of Administration may determine right and proper." B r o . T A Y L O R m o v e d a d o p t i o n of t h i s section of t h e R e p o r t a n d t h e p i o t i o n w a s s e c o n d e d . After a s h o r t discussion, in w h i c h t h e C o m m i t t e e a g r e e d t o i n c l u d e t h e G r a n d O r g a n i s t in t h e list of G r a n d Officers covered, t h e m o t i o n w a s p u t a n d declared carried by m o r e t h a n t h e r e q u i r e d t w o t h i r d s majority, w h e r e u p o n t h e G r a n d M a s t e r d e c l a r e d t h a t By-law 2 - 3 0 6 w a s a m e n d e d i n accordance w i t h t h e r e c o m m e n d e d a m e n d m e n t s u b m i t t e d by t h e C o m m i t t e e a n d i n c l u d i n g t h e G r a n d O r g a n i s t . ADDITIONAL MATTERS CONSIDERED BY THE COMMITTEE. The Constitution and By-laws cast upon the Jurisprudence Committee certain additional functions which cause misunderstanding and give members much worry. W e are admonished by By-law 5-234: "In the matter of recommending punishment it shall temper justice with mercy in all cases." This came into play in our deliberations when we were called upon to consider two matters: T h e Grand Master's Address dealt with his Edict in the matter of proceeding against the Master of Benevolent Lodge No. 98, Abilene, Kansas. Your Committee carefully read the entire transcript of evidence taken on trial before the Committee on Trials and Punishments and your Committee finds the accused Master guilty of conduct that impaired the reputation of Masonry and violated the moral code, and your Committee finds the accused guilty of the offense as charged and recommends expulsion, and assesses the costs of the proceedings against the accused. Also, for the first time in the memory of many, an appeal by a subordinate Lodge, Patmos Lodge No. 97 of El Dorado, came before the Committee. The â&#x20AC;˘Committee on Trials and Punishment had before it a trial which was fully and amply conducted. Your Committee reviewed the entire record in the matter, consisting of the complete transcript of evidence taken at the Lodge trial and the thirteen exhibits. Yovir Committee, after due and careful consideration and has determined that the decision of the Committee on Trials and rendered the "not guilty" verdict unanimously is correct, and affirmed and confirmed, and your Committee on Jurisprudence the appeal be dismissed without any further proceedings.
long deliberation, Punishments who their decision is recommends that
W h e r e u p o n , a d o p t i o n o f t h i s section of t h e r e p o r t w a s m o v e d by W . * . T A Y L O R , C h a i r m a n , d u l y s e c o n d e d a n d declared carried. A motion by the Chairman of the Committee, W . " . , J A M E S E . T A Y L O R t o a d o p t t h e report of t h e Cornmittee as a w h o l e , a n d as
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amended, was made seconded and carried without dissent, or any apparent negative vote. Respectfully submitted, JAMES E. TAYLOR, Chairman WILLIAM H . HARRISON HUGH CRAIG HARRV E. CROSSWHITE
Following the adoption of the Committee Report, Grand Master BISHOP rose from his chair, and greeted W . ' . JAMES E . TAYLOR warmly for the fine work which he and the members of his Committee had undertaken. H e stated that Bro. TAYLOR had rendered the Grand Lodge even greater service in the advice which h e had given to the Grand Master on many occasions, and that while h e regretted a difference of opinion in regard to some of the recommendations, he had great respect for the judgement of the Committee and that the action on the report had represented the finest kind of Masonic Spirit in reaching conclusions openly and without rancor. Sustained applause was given the Grand Master's remarks.
RESULT OF THE ELECTION. R . ' . "W.". M A R V I N A. ARMSTRONG, Chairman of the Tellers, ap-
pointed t o conduct the election, reported the results thereof, which were as follows: Grand Master Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden Grand Treasurer. Grand Secretary
BEN W . GRAYBILL ARTHUR C . HODGSON OWEN E. HODGSON
.,
FLOYD A. PALMER CHARLES S. MCGINNESS
GREETINGS FROM VIRGINIA. The Grand Master called upon the M . ' . W . ' . J O H N P. STOKES, Grand Master of Masons in Virginia, and the Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Kansas near that Grand Jurisdiction, who addressed the Grand Lodge in a most complimentary manner. H e was warmly applauded.
ADDRESS OF M.-. W . ' . RALPH C. BROWN. M.*. W . " . R A L P H C . BROWN, Grand Master of Masons in Iowa was designated by Grand Master BISHOP to bring greetings from other Grand Jurisdictions and he responded with sincere expressions of gratitude for the courtesies extended. H e also called attention to the compliment paid
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to his state in the fact that Bro. ANTHONY MARINACCIO of Iowa had been selected as Grand Orator and had delivered such a fine address on the night previous. M . ' . W . ' . BISHOP recalled that it was during a visit to Iowa that he had been privileged to hear Bro. MARINACCIO and also that he and Mrs. BISHOP together with the Grand Secretary and his wife had been delightfully entertained in Davenport. Each of the distinguished visitors were cordially invited to return. REPORT OF T H E COMMITTEE O N F I N A N C E .
The following Report was submitted by W . ' . Chairman, and on his motion was adopted: To the M:.
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F R A N ^ M . YEOMAN,
Grand Lodge A. P. & A. M. of Kansas:
On approval of the M.'. W . ' . Grand Master and in compliance with By-law 2-118 the Committee on Finance submits the following report: In compliance with the order of the M.'. W..'. Grand Master, your committee on Finance employed Bro. A L L E N F . GERYE, a certified public accountant, to audit the accounts of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge, examine the books and vouchers of the Grand Treasurer and the financial records and accounts of the Grand Secretary, and to report thereon. The examination and audit of Brother GERYE finds all accounts of the Grand Treaurer and Grand Secretary correct and in agreement with their annual report. The report of Brother GERYE is appended hereto and made a part of this report. The historical records, the filing of transcripts, annual returns, charters, etc. are kept in a very splendid manner. The Grand Lodge building appears to be in excellent shape and we are recommending an appropriation for the normal upkeep. W . ' . Bro. W I L L I A M A. CAREY, with your chairman, call at the Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank on February 14 and checked all bonds and securities held by the bank in the name of the M.". W . ' . Grand Lodge and found them to be in complete accord with those listed by the Grand Treasurer in his Annual Report as listed on pages 30-32 of the Advance Proceedings, and we feel it unnecessary to relist them. BOND A C C O U N T - G E N E R A L
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General Fund Bonds (maturity value) Purchased during the year: One bond ยง10,000.00, maturity value One bond 7,500.00, maturity value 17,500.00 Income from securities 1962..
$197,000.00 $10,000.00 10,000.00 20,000.00 6,140.49
CHARITY FUND BONDS. Charity fund bonds N o change during the year Interest from Charity Fund securities
49,000.00 1,604.00
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LYNN R. BRODRICK MEMORIAL CHARITY FOUNDATION FUND BONDS. Bonds held beginning of the year, maturity value Bonds purchased, 2 at cost of $1,500.00, maturity value.... Total bonds this account Total value all bonds at maturity Income from securities: General Fund Charity Fund '. Brodrick Fund
$ 28,000.00 2,000.00 30,000.00 276,000.00
â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 6,140.49 1,604.00 726.50
Total income from securities
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CASH BALANCES-CERTIFICATION. This is to certify, that there was on deposit with the Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, Topeka Kansas, as of the close of business on February 14, 1963 to the credit of the Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas, the following funds in the several accounts indicated: General Fund Charity Fund Lynn R. Brodrick Memorial Charity Foundation Funds T H E K A W V A L L E Y CITIZENS STATE BANK
$82,846.93 2,161.34 952.98 (signed) P A U L B U T T O N , Cashier.
RECOMMENDED BOND PURCHASE. Since there is a cash balance in the Lynn R. Brodrick Memorial Charity Foundation Fund of $982.98 and there are no withdrawals from this account, it is recommended that $750.00 be invested in a suitable bond with a maturity value of $1,000.00 Parts of the M.'. W . ' . Grand Master's Address referred to the Committee on Finance: Recommendation N o . 6, referring to Charity Fund account in excess of $50,000.00: This is an amendment in the form of an addition to by-law 2-302. If this amendment is adopted by this Grand Lodge it will become the law, and no action of the Finance Committee is involved. Recommendation No. 7: This also is a recommended By-law change and if adopted by this Grand Lodge then the amount of $4,000.00 will be appropriated as a contingent fund for the Grand Master. If the by-law is not approved the amount will necessarily remain at $3,200.00. Grand Master's and Grand Secretary's Conference: T h e removal of this conference from Washington D.C. to Kansas City, Missouri, for 1963 should relieve considerable of the travel expense for the three representatives of this Grand Lodge and it is the recommendation of this committee that a sum of $750.00 be appropriated to cover their expenses. W e do not recommend the appropriation of any amount to be allocated among any Past Grand Masters that may wish to attend. REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES. The revenues for the operation of this Grand Lodge can be very closely determined by the $1.00 per capita on our membership, plus the interest receivable from our General Fund bonds. T h e income from sale of supplies is pretty well offset by purchase of supplies each year.
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T o keep the appropriations within this income is now a matter of deep concern and your Conunittee feels that it can be done and that it must be done. If our membership continues to decrease, the revenues will decrease in the exact proportion of $1.00 per member lost. Now, with increasing demands for more appropriations, your Committee is submitting for your approval the General Fund appropriations which we feel will need be used with the utmost discretion and judgment if we are to keep our expenditures within our income. And although it may not be popular these days, we do not feel that deficit spending is good for the Grand Lodge nor for the moral of the craft. GENERAL FUND REVENUES. One dollar per capita on 97,320 members Interest on General Fund bonds Miscellaneous incomeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;sale of supplies, etc
Less 5 % of Per Capita transferred to Charity Fund Available for appropriations
S 97,320.00 6,750.00 5,500.00 109,480.00 4,866.00 104,704.00
GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS. Budget ( $ 4 5 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 x 7 2 % ) Annual Communication expense Grand Master's contingent fund (By-law 2-314) Grand Master's allowance (By-law 2-306) Grand Master's Apron and Jewel Grand Treasurer's allowance Grand Masters & Grand Secretarys conferences Grand Tyler & Assistants (By-law 2-306) Grand Secretary's Salary & expense Grand Secretary's travel expense Assistance Grand Lecturer's allowance Committee on Ritualistic Work Mileage & expense (By-law 2-308-9-10) George Washington Masonic National Memorial Per diem allowance Masonic Service Association dues Printing Annual Proceedings Committee on Masonic Education Committee on Public Schools Committee allowances (By-law 2-306-7) Committee on Temple Building Committee on Trials & Punishments .i Distribution of List of Lodges Printing Law Books Stationary & Printing Postage & Express Grand Secretary's allowance Items for resale Library expense Personal property tax Social Security and unemployment Replacement of equipment Grand Lodge building repairs Miscellaneous expenses
32,400.00 1,200.00 4,000.00 800.00 650.00 200.00 750.00 80.00 7,200.00 1,200.00 500.00 500.00 13,000.00 2,500.00 9,000.00 2,000.00 3,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 1,200.00 100.00 600.00 100.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,500.00 2,800.00 4,000.00 500.00 225.00 500.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 500.00
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157
4,866.00 1,600.00 6,466.00
ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES. Grand Lodge Charity & relief
5,000.00
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES. Disbursements from the Budget Account from February 17, 1962 to February 14, 1963: Office and Library: Salaries $ 27,900.00 Other ; .: 4,373.69 Social Security and unemployment taxes 949.59 Insurance 344.42 Truck rental and incidental 420.00 Retirement pensions 4,855.84 Real Estate taxes 4,968.37 Disbursements from Warrant Account
43,811.91 54,074.36
Total disbursements â&#x20AC;&#x201D;.. 97,886.27 Your Committee wishes to express appreciation and tender compliment to the Grand Secretary and his staff and to the Grand Treasurer for their assistance in the preparation of this report. Fraternally submitted, FRANK M . YEOMAN, Chairman ARTHUR L . GABLE ANDREW E . OLSON WILLIAM E . CAREY MORRIS S. DOWELL
INVITATION TO MEET IN TOPEKA. The Masters and Wardens of the Lodges in Topeka appeared before the Altar and W . " . CLAYTON E . SMITH, Master of Topeka Lodge N o . 17, as spokesman for the group cordially invited the Grand Lodge to hold the 108th Annual Communication of Grand Lodge in the. city of Topeka. A motion was seconded and carried to accept the invitation. APPRECIATION. R.'. W . ' . FLOYD A. PALMER, Grand Treasurer, addressed the Grand Lodge and called attention to the many courtesies extended by the Wichita brethren during t h e Annual Communication of Grand Lodge. He particularly mentioned the use of the Scottish Rite Temple and its many facilities, the ladies who served the dinner on the proceeding evening, to the officers and members of Albert Pike Lodge N o . 303, and to
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each and every one who had a part in making the stay in Wichita both comfortable and enjoyable. T h e Grand Secretary was instructed to take note and send letters of appreciation to the various parties. CALL TO REFRESHMENT. M . ' . W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP, Grand Master, extended his thanks to all Committee members, and to the brethren generally for courtesies which had been extended and for services rendered to the Fraternity. H e then announced that the Installation Ceremony would, at the request of the incoming Grand Master be open to the public, and appointed M . " . W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY to be installing Grand Master, M . ' . W . ' . D . BRUCE N E W T O N , installing Grand Marshal and M.*. W . ' . S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY, Grand Chaplain.
The Grand Lodge was then called from Labor to Refreshment. INSTALLATION. The Lodge Room being in proper arrangement, and the Officers, elected and apointed for the ensuing year, being present, M . ' . W.*. ADDISON C . IRBY, the Installing Grand Master proceeded to install the following into their respective offices according to the Ancient Ceremony. M-'-W.'. BEN W . GRAYBILL, Grand Master, Old Mission No. 153, Box 6, Shawnee Mission R.". W.". ARTHUR C . HODGSON, Deputy Grand Master, Corner Stone No. 219, Box 529, Lyons R.'. W.". OWEN E. HODGSON, Grand Senior Warden, Salina No. 60, 660 Highland, Salina R.'. W.'. WILLIAM E. MONTGOMERY, Grand Junior Warden, Syracuse No. 309, Box HH, Syracuse R.'. W.'. FLOYD A. PALMER, Grand Treasurer, Fortitude No. 107, Box 236, Independence M.'. W.". CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary, Cherryvale No. 137, Box 1217, Topeka W.'. FORREST D . HAGGARD, Grand Chaplain, Old Mission No. 135, 6805 W. 78th, Overland Park W.'. WILLIAM E . BRADFORD, Grand Senior Deacon, McLouth No. 256, Wamego, Kansas W.'. H. JACKSON STATON, Grand Junior Deacon, Ionic No. 254, Box 244, St. John W.". E. ELMER JOHNSON, Grand Marshal, Shawnee No. 54, 11505 W. 6lst. Terr., Shawnee W.*. WILEY W . MORRIS, Grand Sword Bearer, Kaw No. 272, 2014 N. 44th, Kansas City, Kans. W.'. WOODROW W . COLEMAN, Grand Senior Steward, Albert Pike No. 303, 344 North Green, Wichita W.'. REX OWENS, Grand Junior Steward, Sunflower No. 86 3201/2 S. Broadway, Wichita W.'. HOWARD V. ELLIOTT, Grand Pursuivant, Old Mission No. 153, 2812 W. 48th, Shawnee Mission
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W.". CARL A. CARLSON, Grand Tyler, Topeka N o . 17, 2020 ^3C^ashburn, Topeka W.". LORE V. BADER, Assistant Grand Tyler, Neosho N o . 27, LeRoy M . ' . W . ' . I R B Y p e r f o r m e d t h e ceremony entirely f r o m m e m o r y a n d was assisted by t h e f o l l o w i n g w h o served d u r i n g t h e ceremony as f o l l o w s :
M.- .w.- . D. BRUCE N E W T O N , as Grand Marshal M.- . W. . S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY as Grand Chaplain M.- .w: . SCOTT E . KELSEY as Grand Senior Warden M.- . w. . RICHARD L . BECKER as Grand Junior Warden M.- . w. . FLOYD S . ECORD as Grand Senior Deacon M.- .w. . WILLIAM H . HARRISON as Grand Junior Deacon F o l l o w i n g Installation of t h e r e g u l a r officers of G r a n d L o d g e , t h o s e District D e p u t y G r a n d M a s t e r s w h o w e r e present w e r e called b e f o r e t h e A l t a r a n d duly installed. T h e ceremony b e i n g concluded, t h e r e w e r e expressions of afFection a n d loyalty for o u r G r a n d M a s t e r , a n d a presentation of a r i n g b y h i s wife, Mrs. P E A R L H E N R Y
GRAYBILL.
1963 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS. On Credentials W.". ROBERT M . G O U G H , Barney N o . 279, Dighton
W.". JAMES P. BROWN, Washinton No. 5, 1209 Ridge Road, Atchison W.". M A X B . MANLOVE, Orient N o . 51, 1608 West 26th St., Topeka W.". HAROLD L . STRANGE, Apollo N o . 297, 120 Second St., Wakeeney W.". ROBERT H . ARNOLD, Alma N o . l 6 l , P. O. Box 122, Alma
On Reports of Grand Officers W . ' . SIDNEY F . DAFFORN, old Mission N o . 153, 4920 Rock Creek Lane, Mission W . - . E L V I N S. COX, Douglass N o . 151, Rose Hill W.". GILBERT C . HANDKE, Active N o . 158, 1506 N . Third St., Atchison W.". VAUGHN H . DAVIS, Ben H u r N o . 322, 4500 Oak Grove Road, Kansas City W.". SAM KAPLAN, Hiram N o . 68, 510 Delaware St., Leavenworth On Finance W.". K E N N E T H W . SHREVE, Bestor G. Brown N o . 433, 626 S. St. Clair St., Wichita W . ' . MELBURN C . BARNES, Constellation No. 95, 725 N . Tenth St., Fredonia .". FRANCIS M . COLEMAN, Wyandotte N o . 3, 3036 North 30th St., Kansas City W . ' . D A L E RAWLINGS, Henri N o . 190, Tonganoxie
W.*. RICHARD J . BELLMAN, Winfield N o . 110, 1520 Millington, Winfield On Jurisprudence W , ' . CHARLES F . BURKIN, J R . , Roger E. Sherman No. 369, Brotherhood Bldg., Kansas City W . ' . PHIL E . MILLS, Siloam N o . 225, 1724 West 27th St., Topeka W . ' . DURWARD C . DANIELSON, Lafayette No. 16, 223 North l4th St., Manhattan W . ' . WILLIAM S . REECE, Bestor G. Brown N o . 433, 1917 S. Millwood, Wichita W . ' . ORION G . D E N N I S , Mound City N o . 33, Mound City'i
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On Ritualistic Work M . ' . W:.'. JAMES H . TRICE, Delta No. 77, 400 N . Main St., Medicine Lodge M . ' . W.". E. G L E N N ROBISON, Hebron No. 314, Gridley R.'. W . ' . MARCELLUS G . BOSS, Prudence N o . 100, Columbus
On Trials and Punishments W.". W I L L I A M M . SHAFFER, Frankfort N o . 67, 1211/2 N . Kansas, Frankfort W.". W I L L I A M J. YOTTER, Leoti N o . 340, Leoti
W . ' . LOUIS R . HELMREICH, Rosedale N o . 333, 6408 West 65th Terrace, Shawnee Mission W . ' . W I L L I A M T . SCHLICHTER, Clay Center N o . 134, 403 Washington St., Clay Center W . ' . W I L L I A M E . CAREY, Hoyt No. 327, Masonic Temple, Tenth & Van Buren, Topeka On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D. W . ' . HAROLD L . ELMQUIST, Lindsborg No. 397, P. O. Box 470, Lindsborg W . ' . H U G H T . CRAIG, St. Johns N o . 113, P. O. Box 472, Concordia
W . ' . FINIS V . SWENDER, Kaw N o . 272, 3158 Cleveland, Kansas City On
Correspondence M . ' . W.". FLOYD S. ECORD, Burlington N o . 66, Burlington
On Foreign Relations M:. W . ' . CLAUD F . YOUNG, Rising Sun N o . 8, 1733 North l6th St. N . W . , Washington, D.C. W.". J O H N D . CUNNINGHAM, Norton N o . 199, 700 Tenth St.,
Washington, D . C. M.". W . ' . J A M E S H . STEWART, Albert Pike N o . 303, 13215 W . 21st St.,
R.F.D., Wichita On Masonic Education W . ' . ROBERT E . FERGUSON, Marysville No. 9 1 , 700 North 12th St., Marysville W.". ROBERT L . JONES, McDonald N o . 383, Bird City W.". TAYLOR F . CUSTER, Overland Park N o . 436, 8912 Cherokee Lane, Leawood W.". J. EARL O D E N , Parsons N o . 117, 2431 Washington St., Parsons W . ' . D U A N E H . WATERS, Tyrian N o . 246, 1204 N . Third St., Garden City On Public Schools W . ' . THOMAS C . RAUM, J R . , Albert Pike N o . 303, 1560 N . Athenian, Wichita W.*. LESLIE M . HEISZ, Marquette N o . 353, Marquette
W.". CLARENCE E . RHODUS, Wyandotte No. 3, 717 N . Eighth St., Kansas City R.*. W.". CHESTER B . FULLERTON, Delta N o . 77,101 S. Main St., Medicine Lodge W . ' . SCOTT A. MOUSE, Emporia N o . 12, 730 E. Ninth St., Emporia On Temple Building and Remodeling R.'. W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON, Corner Stone N o . 219, P. O. Box 529, Lyons R.". W.". O W E N E . HODGSON, Salina N o . 60, 660 Highland Ave., Salina R.'. W . ' . W I L L I A M E . MONTGOMERY, Syracuse N o . 309, P. O. Box
HH,
Syracuse W.*. W I L L I A M E . BRADFORD, McLouth N o . 256, First National Bank, WamegoW . ' . P H I L MCCRACKEN, Ottawa N o . 18, 731 Ash St., Ottawa
On
Necrology W . " . FRANTC M . YEOMAN, Ninnescah N o . 230, P. O . 309, Kingman
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CALL TO LABOR.
The Lodge Hall being in proper order and the Grand Lodge duty tiled, the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge was then called from Refreshment to Labor. READING O F J O U R N A L DISPENSED W I T H .
On motion of R.'. W.'. Journal was dispensed with.
FLOYD
A.
PALMER,
the reading of the
CLOSING O F GRAND LODGE.
All business and ceremony being completed, the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accpted Masons of Kansas, and the 107th Annual Communication thereof was closed in Ample Form on the Third Degree of Masonry following prayer by the Grand Chaplain.
Grand Master.
ATTEST:
-c«-«_ Grand Secretary.
APPOINTIVE GRAND OFFICERS 1962. (1) JOHN LUKE GEHMAN, DO ., Grand Chaplain; (2) WILLIAM E. MONTGOMERY, Grand
Senior Grand Senior Grand Grand
Deacon; (3) J. EARL ODEN, Grand Junior Deacon; (4) KENNETH S. FINCHAM, Marshal; (5) IRA F. PURKEY, Grand Sword Bearer; (6) LEWIS S. GECKELER, Grand Steward; (7) ROBERT M. GOUGH, Grand Junior Steward; (8) H. JACKSON STATON , Pursuivant; (9) LAUREN DALE RIGG, Grand Tyler; nO) HENRY C. WRIGHT, Ass't . Tyler.
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M.-. W.-. ARMAND HELMUTH BISHOP GRAND MASTER OF MASONS IN KANSAS March 15, 1962 to Match 14, 1963 By M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, Past Grand Master On the night of February 26, 1931, a young candidate for Freemasonry probably heard something like this from the Master of Parsons Lodge N o , 117: "It may be that in the coming years, upon your head shall rest the laurel leaves of victory; . . . . (and) with light added to the coming light, your ambitious feet may tread round after round of the ladder that leads to fame in our mystic circles and even the purple of our Fraternity rest upon your honored shoulders . . . ." At that time he was 25 years of age. He had been over many rough and rugged experiences of life, all of which had contributed to making him an upstanding young man and a suitable candidate for the Mysteries of Freemasonry. The candidate was our much beloved ARMAND H E L M U T H BISHOP, who now,
32 years later, has been honored by many branches of our Order and is the Junior Past Grand Master of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas. N o truer words were ever spoken to a candidate in any Lodge. Seldom have they fallen on the ears of one who was destined to come to the office of Grand Master with such complete qualifications coupled with the high esteem and regard of all members of this Grand Jurisdiction. There is a line in the Installation ceremony which I think is applicable to this brother. It says: . . . "The Compasses, teach us to limit our desires in every station, that, rising to eminence by merit, we may live respected and die regretted." I can think of no more worthy ambition by any Mason, and certainly, this servant of the Craft who has progressed through station after station, has now risen to eminence by merit, and deserves to have the respect of every Mason in this Jurisdiction. W e hope he may not die for many many years, but when the times does come, we are certain that he will be sorely regretted. For the record the following facts about M . ' . W . ' . BISHOP stand out. H e was the first born, the oldest of four children born to JAMES ALVIN and ERVA BISHOP in the Missouri Kansas border town of Minden Mines, Missouri. It was the eleventh day of September 1905. At the age of 10, he was left an orphan through the death of his mother and went to live with grandparents, the Reverend GEORGE T . and Mrs. SARAH BISHOP. There is little doubt that the training in this fine Methodist family had a great and lasting influence upon this teen age lad. The lot of a Methodist minister of that day was not one of plush living, and only a year after going to make his home with the grandparents, the grandfather took retirement and they moved to a farm near Lamar, Missouri. It was necessary for ARMAND to walk to country school, and the years following he
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rode a horse 6V^ miles to Lamar to enter High School. After the Freshman year, being only 14 years old, he started out to make it "on his own." H e attended his Sophomore year at the High School at Mulberry, earning his keep and then moved to Pittsburg for the last two years, completing his secondary education when he finished High School there. It was not so easy to work and carry a college load, and though our future Grand Master had ambition to be a lawyer, he had to forego that and attend to the mundane business of making a living. He gave up college during the first year. The years following were hard ones. H e tried many fields of endeavor managing a crew of magazine solicitors, working in the coal mines, doing stage bits, singing in a quartet, and making the wheat harvest. By the time he was twentyone (in 1926) he decided that the Postal Service offered a good field for a young man who had ambition to get ahead, and so, came to Parsons which was to become his home town from that day on. He immediately enrolled in a correspondence course in Accounting which qualified him as a Senior Accountant, then took a course in Industrial and Cost Accounting oflfered by Kansas University through the Parsons Junior College. This desire to improve his education, manifested on so many occasions and in so many ways, was rewarded for when an opening for advancement occurred, he was the logical choice. It was not long until he was chosen for the post of Assistant Postmaster, the position which he now holds after 36 years with the postal service. The only interruption to his service with the post oiEce in Parsons came during World W a r II when he entered the U. S. Navy and was assigned to the Naval Postal Service at Camp Farragut, Idaho, where he served for nearly three years. On his return to Parsons he joined the American Legion Post N o . 56. I recall that he was Master of his Lodge in 1943 when this writer happened to be Grand Master and it was my pleasure just prior to his departure for the Navy to endorse and present to him an Unlimited Proficiency Certificate, one of the first to be earned by deserving brethren, for the Proficiency Program of our Grand Lodge was then in its infancy. The most important event in M . ' . W . ' . BISHOP'S life was his courtship and marriage. T h e latter took place on June 30, 1929, and the charming lady who became his bride on that day, has been his constant companion and inspiration. She was Miss
PAULINE
SPANGLER, the daughter
of
HENRY
C . and
MARTHA
SPANGLER. Pauline's mother lived to a ripe old age and passed away during the past year. She became a foster mother to our Grand Master, and was as proud of his achievements and honors as his real mother could have been, had she been permitted to live out a full span of life. While " B I S H " as every one hails him, grew up with Methodist background and training, his residence in Parsons has found him supporting the Presbyterian Church, in which h e was no doubt somewhat influenced by one of the all time greats in Kansas Masonryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;WILLIAM H . MARTIN. It is difiicult to measure the influence that this wonderful friend. Knight Templar Mason and exemplary citizen, had upon the life and career of M . ' . W . ' . BISHOP. They enjoyed an association that would be the envy of any Mason and the great regret of the past year was that Bro. MARTIN could not have lived to see his protege occupy the Grand East. H e passed away on Aug. 21, 1959 at the advanced age of 92. Few Kansas Masons have such a distinguished record of Masonic service in all bodies as does our distinguished Brother ARMAND H . BISHOP. T h e past year has added great luster to the honors that have come to him and he has proved beyond a doubt they are deserved. His Masonic record follows:
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SYMBOLIC MASONRY. PARSONS LODGE N O . 117, A. F. & A. M., PARSONS, KANSAS:
Initiated February 26th, 1931; Passed, March 26th, 1931, Raised, May 1st, 1931; Senior Steward, 1938; Junior Deacon, 1939; Senior Deacon, 1940; Junior Warden, 1941; Senior Warden, 1942; Master, 1943. M . ' . W.". G R A N D LODGE O F A. F. & A. M. O F KANSAS:
Chairman of Committee on Reports of Grand Officers, 1954; Member of Committee on Reports of Grand Officers, 1957; Member, Committee on Masonic Education, 1959, I960, 1961; Grand Senior Deacon, 1958; Grand Junior Warden, 1959; Grand Senior Warden, I960; Deputy Grand Master, 1961; Grand Master, 1962. CAPITULAR MASONRY. PARSONS C H A P T E R N O . 39, R. A. M., PARSONS, KANSAS:
Mark Master, December 6th, 1933; Past Master, December 27th, 1933; Most Excellent Master, December 27th, 1933; Royal Arch, February 7th, 1934; Ryal Arch Captain, 1935; Principal Sojourner, 1936; Captain of the Host, 1937; Scribe, 1938; King, 1939; High Priest, 1940. M . ' . E.". G R A N D C H A P T E R O F R . A. M. O F KANSAS:
Order of High Priesthood, received at Topeka February 13th, 1940; Member of the Special Committee on Work and Instruction, 1948; Member of Committee on Finance and Property, 1952; District Deputy Grand High Priest of District No. 7, 1953 and 1954; Chairman of Committee on Chartered Chapters and Chapters Under Dispensation, 1955; Member of Committee on Jurisprudence, 1956; Grand Marshal, 1961; Grand Royal Arch Captain, 1962; Grand Captain of the Host, 1963. CRYPTIC MASONRY. INDEPENDENCE C O U N C I L N O . 15, R. & S. M., INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS:
Royal Master, Select Master, Super Excellent Master, February 14, 1935; Steward, 1940; Conductor of the Council, 1941; Captain of the Guard, 1942; Principal Conductor of the Work, 1943; Deputy Master, 1944, 1945, 1946; Master, 1947. M . ' . 1.'. G R A N D C O U N C I L O F R . & S. M. OF KANSAS:
Grand 1951; 1953; Grand
Steward, 1949; Grand Custodian of the Work, 1950; Grand Marshal, Grand Conductor of the Council, 1952; Grand Captain of the Guard, Grand Principal Conductor of the Work, 1954; Deputy Master, 1955; Master, 1956. ORDER OF THE SILVER TROWEL.
ARMAND received this honorary degree at San Francisco, 1949ORDERS OF CHRISTIAN KNIGHTHOOD. CoEUR DE L I O N COMMANDERY N O . 17, K. T., PARSONS, KANSAS:
Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, April 11, 1934; Order of the Temple, April 20, 1934; Order of Malta, May 16, 1934; Standard Bearer, 1935; Junior Warden, 1936; Senior Warden, 1937; Captain General, 1938; Generalissim, 1939; Commander, 1940. GRAND COMMANDERY K . T . O F KANSAS:
Grand Captain of the Guard, 1943; Grand Warder, 1944; Grand Sword Bearer, 1945; Grand Standard Bearer, 1946; Grand Junior Warden, 1947; Grand Senior Warden, 1948; Grand Captain General, 1949; Grand Generalissimo, 1950; Deputy Grand Commander, 1951; Grand Commander, 1952.
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GRAND ENCAMPMENT OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF U. S. A. Member of the Committee on Progress and Special Activities representing the Grand Commandery of Kansas, for Triennium 1955 to 1958; Department Commanderâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;West Central Department, 1961-1964. RED
CROSS O F
CONSTANTINE.
ST. J U S T I N CONCLAVE N O . 47, KANSAS CITY, KANSAS:
Installed March 6, 1948; Started through the line as Sentinel in 1952 and served as 111. Sovereign in I960; Appointed Intendant General Kansas, 1960. KNIGHTS OF THE YORK CROSS OF HONOR. KANSAS PRIORY N O . 33,
KANSAS:
Received as a Charter Member February 9, 1948; Received the Grand Cross with one Quadrant, 1952; Received the second Quadrant, 1956; Third Quadrant, 1963. A N C I E N T A N D ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE, S O U T H E R N JURISDICTION. FORT SCOTT CONSISTORY, FORT SCOTT, KANSAS:
Lodge of Perfection, November 6, 1949; Chapter of Rose Croix, November 7, 1939; Council of Kadosh, November 7, 1939; Consistory, November 8, 1939; Elected to the Honorary Rank of Knight Commander, Court of Honor, (K. C. C. H . ) on October 16, 1951; ARMAND has been active in this branch of Masonry as he has in the York Rite, taking part in the conferral of the degrees and serving as Lecturer and Guest Speaker at many breakfasts and luncheons. ANCIENT AND ARABIC ORDER, NOBLES OF THE MYSTIC SHRINE. M I R Z A T E M P L E , PITTSBURG, K A N S A S :
Initiated November 16, 1936. ARMAND has also been active in other organizations affiliated with, though not a part of. Free Masonry. He served, as Patron of Parsons Chapter N o . 49, Order of the Easter Star, Parsons, Kansas. He served as Assistant Guardian of. Job's Daughters, Parsons Bethel, Parsons, Kansas. H e served a a member. of . the Advisory Council of the Order of DeMolay, Parsons Chapter N o . 626, Parsons, Kansas. He has also been active in the Grand Chapter of Kansas Order of Eastern Star as Chairman Credential Committee, 1956 and Grand Sentinel, 1963.
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Association of Past Grand Masters OF KANSAS Wichita, Kansas March 12, 1963 The Fifty-Ninth Annual Meeting of the Association of Past Grand Masters of Kansas was held in the Lassen Hotel at Wichita on Tuesday, March 12, 1963 at 6:00 P.M. with the following present: OTTO R. SOUDERS HENRY S. BUZICK, JR CLAUD F . YOUNG CHARLES S. MCGINNESS JAMES H . TRICE... SAMUEL G . WILES JAMES H . STEWART, JR WILLIAM H . HARRISON S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY
1935 1938 1939 .1943 1944 1946 .1947 1949 1952
BRUCE NEWTON FLOYD S. ECORD SCOTT E. KELSEY KARL J. BAUMGARTNER RICHARD L. BECKER EARL R . BROWN ADDISON C. IRBY RAY W . KINZIE JOHN H . MURRAY...
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-1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 .1959 i960 1961
M . ' . W . " . A R M A N D H . BISHOP, Grand Master was also present. The following distinguished guests from other Grand Jurisdictions were also present: M.'. W.'. RAY K . BABB, Past Grand Master from Oklahoma M.'.W.'.JoHN P. STOKES, Grand Master of Virginia M.'. W.'. MARTIN B . DICKINSON, Grand Master of Missouri M.'. W.'. ERNEST O . VAN WEY, Grand Master of Nebraska M.". W.'. CLARENCE L. BARTHOLIC, Grand Master of Colorado. M.'. W.'. RALPH C . BROWN, Grand Master of Iowa A Table Lodge was opend by M . ' . W . ' . EARL R . B R O W N , the Presideiit, with M.". W . " . ADDISON C . IRBY, Senior Warden; M . ' . W . ' . RAY W . K I N Z I E , Junior Warden, and M . ' . W . " . J O H N H . M U R R A Y ,
Steward and Tyler. M . ' . W . " . ARMAND H . BISHOP, being in waiting, was elected to membership in the Association, and the Induction Ceremony was conducted by M . ' . W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY, making M . ' . W . ' . A R M A N D H .
BISHOP a member of this Association. The President then noted the absence of M . ' . W . ' . A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND, Secretary of the Association and appointed M . ' . W . " . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S to act for the evening. M . ' . W . ' .
MCGINNESS
then read letters from the following M.*. W . ' . Brothers: FERRIS M . H I L L , GEORGE F . BEEZLEY, ROSCOE E . PETERSON and C L I N E C
CURTIS.
M . ' . W . ' . JAMES H . TRICE also made a report on the condition of M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON, who had suffered a heart attack about 10 days
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previous. Letters were authorized to be dispatched to each of the absent members. There was a general discussion upon the condition of the Craft and concerning the various recommendations contained in the Grand Master's Address. Following this, the visiting brethren were greeted individually, and called upon for remarks which were instructive and entertaining. Each was made an Honorary Member of the Association, along with M . ' . W . ' . W I L L I A M H . QUASHA, Grand Master of the Philippines, who had been especially gracious to our Grand Master and had presented him with a beautiful plaque for efforts in connection with Project Textbooks, while the two had been attending the Grand Master's Conference in Washington. The dinner which had been arranged by M.". W . " . J O H N H . MURRAY, was mentioned as especially delicious and there were also many comments of genuine delight in the good fellowship which had prevailed. Election of officers resulted in the selection of the following: ADDISON
C . IRBY
President
RAY W . KINZIE
Senior Warden
JOHN H . MURRAY
Junior Warden
ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND
Secretary
ARMAND H . BISHOP
Tiler
It was mentioned that in addition to those absent and not previously mentioned, M . ' . W . ' . JAMES A. CASSLER had made the trip to Wichita especially to be with his brethren, but had become ill and had returned to McPherson earlier in the evening. The business and fellowship of the evening having been concluded, the Table Lodge was closed. CHARLES S.
MCGINNESS,
Acting
Secretary.
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LOCATION A N D NUMBERS OF LODGES I N ALL DISTRICTS. NO. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
1.—Highland, 1; Troy, 55; Wathena, 64; White Cloud, 78; Bendena, 440 Denton, 449. 2.—Potter, 4; Atchison, 5; Doniphan, 3 1 ; Effingham, 48; Huron, 72 Muscotah, 116; Atchison, 158. 3.—Leavenworth, 2 ; Leavenworth, 10; Easton, 45; Lansing, 49; Leavenworth 68; Fort Leavenworth, 311. 4.—^Kansas City, 3; Kansas City, 96; Kansas City, 271; Kansas City, 272 Bonner Springs, 366; Kansas City, 369; Kansas City, 438. 5.—Shawnee, 54; Prairie Village, 153; Kansas City, 322; Kansas City, 333 Overland Park, 436. 6.—Olathe, 19; Spring Hill, 56; Gardner, 65; Edgerton, 127; Lenexa, 135 Stanley, 444. 7.—Osawatomie, 24; Paola, 37; Fontana, 131, Louisburg, 243. 8.—Mound City, 33; LaCygne, 6 1 ; Pleasanton, 88; Blue Mound, 286; Parker, 341. 9.^-Fort Scott, 8; Mapleton, 28; Xenia, 47; Devon, 92; Garland, 108; Uniontown, 115; Fulton, 210; Hiattville, 216; Bronson, 268; Hepler, 398. 10.—Girard, 93; Cherokee, 119; Pittsburg, 187; Mulberry, 261; Arcadia, 329; Arma, 408. 11.—Baxter Springs, 7 1 ; Columbus, 100; Galena, 194; Weir, 274; Scammon, 351. 12.—Oswego, 63; Altamont, 69; Chetopa, 73; Parsons, 117; Mound Valley, 218; McCune, 237. 13.—Erie,; 76; Chanute, 103; Thayer, 149; Walnut, 229; Urbana, 239. 14.—Huitlboldt, 29; lola, 38; Moran, 245; Savonburg, 315; LaHarpe, 325. 15.—Garnett, 44; Colony, 212; Kincaid, 338; Lane, 339. 16.—Ottawa, 18; Melvern, 22; Pomona, 4 l ; Williamsburg, 224; Waverly, 244; Quenemo, 270; Wellsville, 356. 17.—Lawrence, 6; Lawrence, 9; Baldwin, 23; DeSoto, 40; Eudora, 8 3 ; Tonganoxie, 190; Linwood, 241; Lecompton, 420. 18.—Oskaloosa, 14; Valley Falls, 2 1 ; Winchester, 84; Meriden, 236; McLouth, 256; Nortonville, 266; Perry, 415. 19.—Hiawatha, 35; Robinson, 159; Sabetha, 162; Hamlin, 185; Horton, 326; Powhattan, 363; Morrill, 373. 20.—Oketo, 25; Seneca, 39; Marysville, 9 1 ; Axtell, 234; Beattie, 259; Oneida, 323; Summeriield, 354. 21.—Frankfort, 67; Waterville, 85; Blue Rapids, 169; Vermillion, 320. 22.—Corning, 13; Wetmore, 53; Centralia, 89; Netawaka, 130; Whiting, 250; Goff, 430. 23.—Circleville, 20; Holton, 42; Soldier, 240; Hoyt, 327; Denison, 372; Mayetta, 393. 24.—Silver Lake, 50; St. Marys, 52; Topeka, 90; Rossville, 111; Delia, 419. 25.—Topeka, 17; Auburn, 32; Topeka, 51; Topeka, 225; Richland, 248; Topeka, 385; Wakarusa, 402. 26.—Overbrook, 62; Carbondale, 70; Burlingame, 79; Lyndon, 101; Osage City, l 4 l ; Scranton, 407. 27.—Leroy, 27; Burlington, 66; Neosho Falls, 82; Yates Center, 144; Gridley, 314.
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No. 28.—New Albany, 81; Neodesha, 94; Fredonia, 95; Altoona, 118; Fall River, 163; Buffalo, 379; Benedict, 403No. 29.—Coffeyville, 102; Independence, 107; Elk City, 132; Cherryvale, 137; Edna, 345. No. 30.—Sedan, 136; Caney, 324; Elgin, 350; Cedar Vale, 355; Tyro, 386. N o . 31.—Longton, 26; Elk Falls, 126; Howard, 155; Severy, 213; Moline, 267. No. 32.—Eureka, 106; Toronto, 121; Madison, 196; Hamilton, 301; Climax, 411. No. 33.—Emporia, 12; Cottonwood Falls, 80; Americus, 109; Lebo, 152; Hartford, 193; Allen, 335; Saffordville, 395. No. 34.—Dover, 138; Alma, 161; Eskridge, 205; Maple Hill, 370; Harveyville, 421. No. 35.—Havensville, 34; Onaga, 188; Westmoreland, 257; Fostoria, 392. N o . 36.—Manhattan, 16; Wamego, 75; Randolph, 166; Leonardville, 235; Riley, 344. No. 37.—Washington, 104; Haddam, 226; Greenleaf, 232. No. 38.—Clifton, 122; Clay Center, 134; Green, 296; Oak Hill, 334; Wakefield, 396. No. 39.—Junction City, 7; Abilene, 98; Solomon, 105; Chapman, 280; Enterprise, 437. No. 40.—Hope, 288; Herington, 307; Gypsum, 328; White City, 380; Burdick, 429. No. 41.—Council Grove, 36; Alta Vista, 357; Dwight, 374; Wilsey, 382. No. 42.—Florence, 114; Peabody, 120; Newton, 142; Marion, 147. No. 43.—Towanda, 30; Augusta, 74; El Dorado, 97; Douglass, 151; Leon, 223; Potwin, 228; Latham, 401. No. 44.—Winfield, 110; Arkansas City, 133; Dexter, 156; Burden, 233; Maple City, 342. No. 45.—Wellington, 150; South Haven, 157; Oxford, 165; Caldwell, 203; Milan, 255; Argonia, 285. No. 46.—Haysville, 112; Belle Plaine, 173; Mulvane, 201; Cheney, 258; Conway Springs, 269; Clearwater, 273; Derby, 365. No. 47.—Wichita, 57, Wichita, 86; Wichita, 99; Wichita, 168; Wichita, 303; Wichita, 313; Wichita, 433. No. 48.—Halstead, 46; Sedgwick, 139; Whitewater, 180; Burton, 182; Mount Hope, 238; Valley Center, 364. No. 49.—McPherson, 172; Canton, 197; Galva, 251; Windom, 276; Moundridge, 346; Marquette, 353; Lindsborg, 397. No. 50.—Barnard, 59; Minneapolis, 143; Beloit, 145; Delphos, 202; Simpson, 214; Scottsville, 249; Glasco, 292. No. 51.—Concordia, 113; Clyde, 176; Jamestown, 227; Miltonvale, 242. No. 52.—Republic, 123; Munden, 128; Belleville, 129; Courtland, 211; Scandia, 221; Narka, 349; Cuba, 362. No. 53.—Jewell, 11; Mankato, 87; Burr Oak, 178; Lebanon, 287; Randall, 304; Formoso, 336. . . . No. 54.—Salina, 60; Ellsworth, 146; Brooksville, 209; Wilson, 298; Holyrood, 343. No. 55.—Lyons, 192;,Little River, 219; Chase,'247; Frederick, 337; Geneseo, 361. No. 56.—Nickerson, 4 3 ; Hutchinson, 124; Hutchinson, 140; Sterling, 171; Hutchinson, 445. _ _ ; • No. 57.—Haven, 208; Arlington, 299; Turon, 358; Sylvia, 391; Pretty Prairie. 428
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No. 58.—Kingman, 230; Norwich, 319; Spivey, 347; Zenda, 378; Cunningham, 427. No. 59.—^Anthony, 200; Harper, 206; Attica, 262; Blufif City, 368; Freeport,' 389. No. 60.—Medicine Lodge, 77; Lake City, 260; Hazelton, 263; Kiowa, 278; Isabel, 400. No. 61.—Pratt, 265; Greensburg, 293; Preston, 332; Coats, 394; Mullinville, 399; Haviland, 409. No. 62.—Kinsley, 179; Lewis, 220; StafiFord, 252; St. John, 254; Macksville, 371. No. 63.—Great Bend, 15; Larned, 167; Ellinwood, 217; Hoisington, 331; Claflin, 424. No. 64.—Wakeeney, 148; Russell, 177; Hays, 195; Bunker Hill, 291; Ellis, 297. No. 65.—Lincoln, 154; Lucas, 198; Plainville, 290; Sylvan Grove, 359; Natoina, 390; Codell, 418. No. 66.—Cawker City, 125; Osborne, 160; Stockton, 189; Downs, 204; Alton, 207; Glen Elder, 294. No. 67.—Smith Center, 174; Kirwin, 175; Gaylord, 183; Phillipsburg, 184; Logan, 264; Kensington, 405. No. 68.—Lenora, 181; Oberlin, 186; Norton, 199; Long Island, 231; Almena, 310; Norcatur, 317; Jennings, 360. No. 69.—Hill City, 281; Colby, 306; Hoxie, 348; Morland, 4 l 4 ; Selden, 423; Rexford, 442. No. 70.—McCracken, 58; Ness City, 191; Rush Center, 215; LaCrosse, 330. No. 71.—^Dodge City, 222; Jetmore, 282; Cimarron, 283; Bucklin, 376; Spearville, 388; Ensign, 413; Kingsdown, 447. No. 72.—Ashland, 277; Coldwater, 295; Protection, 384; Wilmore, 412. No. 73.—Meade, 275; Liberal, 300; Plains, 367; Minneola, 431. No. 74.—Sublette, 312; Hugoton, 406; Elkhart, 422; Ulysses, 435; Johnson, 441; Satanta, 446. No. 75.—Garden City, 246; Lakin, 289; Syracuse, 309; Coolidge, 316; Deerfield, 432. No. 76.—Dighton, 279; Scott City, 284; Leoti, 340; Tribune, 352. No. 77.—Oakley, 253; Gove, 302; Grainfield, 381; Quinter, 410; Grinnell, 448. No. 78.—Winona, 318; Goodland, 321; Sharon Springs, 417. No. 79.—Atwood, 164; McDonald, 383; Saint Francis, 404.
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DISTRICT DEPUTY G R A N D MASTERS FOR 1963. Dist.
Name, Lodge Affiliation and Address
1.
BYRON A. ALBERS, Denton N o . 449, Bendena
2.
RAYMOND E . BROWN, Kickapoo N o . 4, R. F. D. 3, Easton
3. 4. 5.
ORVILL K . LAWSON, Hancock N o . 311, 1535 Osage, Leavenworth PORTER O . BREEZE, Armourdale N O . 271, 3115 Kimball, Kansas City HOWARD L . SETTLE, Ben H u r N o . 322, R. F. D. 2, Lake Quivira, Kansas City 6 R A L P H H . BARKER, Spring Hill No. 56, P . O . Box 43, Hillsdale FRED Z . ZAHOURA, Osage Valley N o . 24, 338 Walnut, Osawatomie FRANK M . K E N N E Y , Mound City No. 33, Mound City ARTHUR A. D A Y , Rising Sun N o . 8, 408 W . Ninth, Fort Scott J O H N W . W I L S O N , Pittsburg N o . 187, 1502 N . Grand, Pittsburg
6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
ROBERT ANDERSON, Scammon N o . 351, Scammon
12. 13. 14.
MARVIN A. ABJUSTRONG, Chetopa N o . 73, 619 Pecan, Chetopa HURLEY E . MILLER, Erie N o . 76, 320 W . First, Erie JOSEPH C . LITTRELL, lola N o . 38, 220 E. Broadway, lola
15.
RICHARD W . FARRIS, D E L P H I A N N o . 44, Garnett
16.
IRVIN M . CARROW, ^X^ellsville N o . 356, Wellsville
17.
LESLIE J. ALBER, Doric No. 83, Scottish Rite Temple, Lawrence
18.
H O M E R T H O M A S O N , Perry N o . 415, Newman
19. 20.
B E N W . G R I M M . Sabetha No. 162, Sabetha CHARLES J. REISE, Seneca N o . 39, 412 Benedict, Seneca
21.
LESTER J. WILLIAMSON, Sutton N o . 85, Waterville
22.
FRANCIS K . DARR, Home N o . 89, Centralia
23.
LEWIS C . CARTER, Holton N o . 42, 415 Nebraska, Holton
24.
LAVERNE H . SPEARS, Hesperian No. I l l , Rossville
25. 26.
RICHARD H . H A R T , Siloam N o . 225, 124 S. Kendall, Topeka L E E W . K A F F , Carbondale N o . 70, Carbondale
27.
JOSEPH C . SCHICK, Hebron N o . 314, Gridley
28. 29.
MELBURN C . BARNES, Constellation N o . 95, 725 N . Tenth St., Fredonia HURLEY W . W O O D , Fortitude N o . 107, 124 W . First, Independence
30.
CARL H . M I L L S , Chatauqua N o . 355, Cedarvale
31.
IRA L . T H O M A S , Moline N o . 267, P. O . Box 245, Moline
32.
JAMES S. SEARS, Fidelity N o . 106, 1510 N . Elm, Eureka
33.
R A L P H T . DONELSON, Saffordsville N o . 395, Strong City
34.
ALFRED C . BOLINE, Eminence N o . 205, Eskridge
35.
DELBERT F . C H A N N E L , Havensville No^. 34, Havensville
36.
ALFRED V. BYARLAY, Garfield N o . 235, Leonardville
37.
THOMAS L . PARRY, Frontier N o . 104, S. Commercial, Washington
38.
W . ERNEST MASON, Wakefield No. 396, Wakefield
39. 40. 41. 42.
ALVIN E . HAUSERMAN, Union N o . 7, 515 W . Seventh, Junction City D A L E F . SCOTT, White City N o . 380, White City M I L T O N O . ANDERSON, Dwight No. 374, White City GEORGE B . WILLIS, Newton N o . 142, 724 Logan, Newton
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W . HAROLD HAINES, Potwin No. 228, P. O. Box 215, Potwin
44.
J O H N B . ( J A Y ) GOULD, JR., "Winfield N o . 110, 6 I 6 Millington, Winfield
45.
LESTER H . BUTTERFIELD, Milan No. 255, P . O . Box 81, Milan
46. 47. 48. 49.
HARRY L . HATFIELD, Belle Plaine N o . 173, R. F. D . 1, Belle Plaine MARION R . SUMNER, Trinity No. 313, 1504 S. Ridge Rd., Wichita R A L P H J. POSTLETHWAIT, JR., Valley Center N o . 364, 715 W . 6ist, N . Wichita LAWRENCE AESCHLIMAN, McPherson N o . 172, 807 Wheeler, McPherson
50.
ELBERT G . D U F F , Sincerity N o . 214, Asherville
51.
CARL R. TRUDE, Jamestwon N o . 227, R. F. D . 1, Concordia
52.
RAYMOND L . CURTIS. Belleville N o . 129, 1507 23rd St., Belleville
53.
A. CALVIN JAMES, Jewell No. 11, P. O. Box 56, Jewell
54.
E L W I N W . N O B L E , Holyrood N o . 343, Holyrood
55.
ELMER E . WESSELER, Chase No. 247, Bushton
56.
RICHARD G . SIEGRIST, Nickerson N o . 43, R. F. D. 1, Sterling
57.
J. HOWARD H I L L , Friendship N o . 208, R. F. D . 1, Burrton
58.
W I L L I A M E . THORNHILL, Cunningham N o . 427, Cunningham
59. 60.
DELMER PIERCE, Anthony N o . 200, 202 N . Franklin, Anthony CHESTER B . FULLERTON, Delta N o . 77, 101 S. Main, Medicine Lodge
61.
HAROLD H . BENNETT, Haviland N o . 409, P. O. Box 367, Haviland
62.
LEROY O . NEELLY, Macksville N o . 371, Macksville
63. 64. 65.
ROBERT P. W I L H I T E , Larned No. 167, 408 W . Sixth St., Larned MARION B . W E E K S , Beulah No. 291, Bunker Hill A M O S CAPREZ, Blue Hill N o . 198, Waldo
66.
MARTIN E . OLIVA, Occidental No. 207, Alton
67.
A. G. ELLIS CUMMINGS, Logan N o . 264, P. O. Box 234, Logan
68.
ROBERT F . R A P P , Norcatur No. 317, Norcatur
69. 70. 71.
JOSEPH L . CALLIHAM, St. Thomas No. 306, 665 W . Third St., Colby WILLIAM E . PETERS, Walnut Valley N o . 191, Utica CHARLES W . HENSLEY, Grand View N o . 376, Bucklin
72.
M A T T H E W L . W I L S O N , Ashland N o . 277, Sitka
73.
R O E H . BRUNS, Fargo N o . 300, R. F. D . 2, Box 4, Liberal
74.
W A L T E R R . SMITH, Johnson N o . 441, P. O. Box 193, Johnson
75.
GRADY GRISSOM, Syracuse N o . 309, Syracuse
76.
J O E E . SMITH, Horace N o . 352, Tribune
77.
D U R H A M J. HOMEDALE, Grinnell N o . 448, P. O. Box 2, Grinnell
78. 79.
NEALY O . YEOMAN, Wallace N o . 318, 910 Montana, Goodland ROY L . SEARLS, Atwood N o . 164, Atwood.
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Q 120—Peabody 121—Toronto 122—Clifton 123—Republic 124—Hutchinson 125—Cawker City 12&—Elk Falls 127—Edgerton 128—Munden 129—Belleville 130—Netawaka 131—Fontana 132—Elk City 133—Arkansas City 134—Clay Center '. 135—Lenexa 136—Sedan 137—Cherryvale 138—Dover 139—Sedgwick 140—Hutchinson 141—Osage City 142—Newton 143—Minneapolis 144—Yates Center 145—Beloit 146—Ellsworth 147—Marion 148—Wakeeney 149—Thayer 150—Wellington 151—Douglass 152—Lebo 153—Shawnee Mission,. 154—Lincoln 155—Howard 156—Dexter 157—South Haven 158—Atchison 159—Robinson 160—Osborne 161—Alma 162—Sabetha 163—Fall River 164—Atwood 165—Oxford 166—Randolph 167—Larned 168—Wichita 169—Blue Rapids 170—Linn • 171—Sterling 172—McPherson \Ti—Belle Plaine 174—Smith Center 175—Kirwin 176—Clyde 177—Russell 178—Burr Oak 179—Kinsley
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Location 6
180—Whitewater 181—Lenora 182—Burrton 183—Gaylord 184—Phillipsburg 185—Hamlin 186—Oberlin 187—Pittsburg 188—Onaga 189—Stockton 190—Tonganoxie 191-Ness City 192—Lyons 193—Hartford 194—Galena 195—Hays 196—Madison 197—Canton 198—Lucas 199—Norton 200—Anthony 201—Mulvane 202—Delphos 203—Caldwell 204—Downs 205—Eskridge 206—Harper 207—Alton 208—Haven 209—Brookville 210—Fulton 211—Courtland 212—Colony 213—Severy 214—Simpson 215—Rush Center 216—Hiattville 217—Ellinwood 218—Mound Valley . 219—Little River 220—Lewis 221—Scandia 222—Dodge City 223—Leon 224—Williamsburg 225—Topeka 226—Haddam 227—Jamestown 228—Potwin 229—Walnut 230—Kingman 231—Long Island 232—Greenleaf 233—Burden 234—Axtell 235—Leonardville 236—Meriden 237—McCune 238—Mount Hope 239—Urbana
48 68 48 67 67 19 68 10 35 66 17 70 55 33 11 64 32 49 65 68 59 46 50 45 66 34 59 66 57 54 9 52 15 31 50 70 9 63 12 55 62 52 71 43 16 25 37 51 43 13 58 68 37 44 20 36 18 12 48 13
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178
March
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location
240—Soldier 2} 241—Linwood 17 242—Miltonvale 51 24}—Louisburg 7 244—Waverly 16 245—Moran 14 246—Garden City 75 247—Chase 55 248—Richland 25 249—Scottsville 50 250—Whiting 22 251—Galva 49 252—Stafford 62 253—Oakley 77 254—St. John 62 255—Milan 45 256—McLouth 18 257—^Westmoreland 35 258—Cheney 46 259—Beattie 20 260—Lake City 60 261—Mulberry 10 262—Attica 59 263—Hazelton 60 264—Logan 67 265—Pratt 61 266—Nortonville 18 267—Moline 31 268—Bronson 9 269—Conway Springs .. 46 270—Quenemo 16 271—Kansas City 4 272—Kansas City 4 273—Clearwater 46 274—Weir 11 275—Meade 73 276—Windom 49 277—Ashland 72 278—Kiowa 60 279—Dighton 76 280—Chapman 39 281—Hill City 69 282—Jettnore 71 283—Cimarron 71 284—Scott City 76 285—Argonia — 45 286—Blue Mound 8 287—Lebanon 55 288—Hope 40 289—Lakin 75 290—Plainville 65 291—Bunker Hill 64 292—Glasco 50 293—Greensburg 61 294—Glen Elder 66 295—Coldwater 72 296—Green 38 297—Ellis 64 298—^Wilson 54 299—Arlington 57
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1962-63
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SYNOPSIS O F RETURNS O F LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location Q_
300—Liberal 301—Hamilton 302—Gove 303—Wichita 304—Randall 305—Westphalia _ 306—Colby 307—Herington 309—Syracuse 310—Almena 311—Ft. Leavenworth.... 312—Sublette 313—Wichita 314—Gridley 315—Savonburg 316—Coolidge 317—Norcatur 318—Winona 319—Norwich 320—Vermillion 321—Goodland 322—Kansas City 323—Oneida 324—Caney 325—LaHarpe 326—Horton 327—Hoyt 328—Gypsum 329—Arcadia 330—LaCrosse 331—Hoisington 332—Preston 333—Kansas City 334—Oak Hill 335—Allen 336—Formoso 337—Frederick 338—Kincaid 339—Lane 340—Leoti 341—Parker 342—Maple City 343—Holyrood 344—Riley 345—Edna 346—Moundridge 347—Spivey 348—Hoxie 349—Narka 350—Elgin 351—Scammon 352—Tribune 353—Marquette 354—Summeriield 355—Cedar Vale 356—Wellsville 357—Alta Vista 358—Turon 359—Sylvan Grove 360—Jennings
73 32 77 47 53 15 . 69 40 75 68 3• 74 47 27 14 75 68 78 58 21 78 5 20 30 14 19 23 40 10 70 63 61 5 38 33 53 55 15 15 76 8 44 54 36 29 49 58 69 52 30 11 76 49 20 30 16 41 57 65 68
6 1 1 121 1
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10 1
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52 242 69 230 139 47 167 175 338
107 500 93 92 64 44 91 70 122 117 49 153 99 102 82 78
95 62 59 115 121 91 50 110 139 78
126 134 108
March
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
180
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
No.
11
Locatton
I
361—Geneseo 55 362—Cuba 52 363—Powhattan 19 . 364—Valley Center 48 9 2 365—Derby 46 10 5 366—Bonner Springs .... 4 3 2 367—Plains 73 3 ..... 368—Bluff City 59 . 369—Kansas City 4 17 370—Maple Hill 34 . 371—Macksville 62 372—Denison 23 373—Morrill 19 374—Dwight 41 . 376—Bucklin 71 378—Zenda 58 . 379—Buffalo 28 380—^White City 40 . 381—Grainfield 77 382—Wilsey 41 383—McDonald 79 384—Protection 72 385—Topeka 25 386—Tyro 30 . 388—Spearville 71 389—Freeport „ 59 390—Natoma 65 391—Sylvia 57 392—Fostoria 35 393—Mayetta 23 2 394—Coats 61 . 1 395—Saffordville 33 2 ... 396—^Wakefield 38 397—Lindsborg 49 "3 3 ... '4 398—Hepler 9 1 399—Mullinville 61 400—Isabel 60 401—Latham 43 402—^Wakarusa 25 403—Benedict 28 404—St. Francis 79 405—^Kensington 67 . 406—Hugoton 74 407—Scranton 26 408—Arma 10 409—Haviland 61 410—Quinter 77 411—Climax 32 412—Wilmore 72 413—Ensign 71 414—Morland 69 415—Perry 18 417—Sharon Springs — 78 418—Codell 65 419—Delia 24 420—Lecompton - 17 421—Harveyville 34 2 422—Elkhart 74 423—Selden 69 2 ... 424—Claflin 63
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1962-63
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181
SYNOPSIS O F RETURNS O F LODGES—Concluded.
No.
1^
Location
** 427—Cunningham 428—Pretty Prairie . 429—Burdick 430—Goff 431—Minneola 432—Deerfield 433—Wichita 435—Ulysses 436—Overland Park .... 437—Enterprise 438—^Kansas City 440—Bendena 441—Johnson 442—Rexford 444—Stanley 445—Hutchinson 446—Satanta 447—^Kingsdown 448—Grinnell 449—Denton Totals
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58 57 4o 22 . 73 , 75 47 53 74 2 5 16 39 1 4 10 . 1' 3 74 2 69 6 56 74 71 77 1 1761
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11 688 2016 952
Membership December 31, 1961 Net Loss in 1962 Membership December 31, 1962 Number of Dual Members included in total Number of Lodges December 31, 1962
4 2 29
42 2 14
11
86 62 64 42 85 36 2,077 145 657 122 508 52 90 68 90 434 85 66 36 55
1 427 1500 97,320 98,393 1,073 97,320 27 438
• Linn Lodge N o . 170 consolidated with Frontier Lodge No. 104, Washington. August 29, 1962.
•
262 1«4
158
277 5
408
199
Attica Atwood
Atchison
Atchison
_....
Ashland Washington..
Attica Atwood..
Active
Arma..
Arlington
Arma
Ashland
Crescent.
Cable
Arkansas City.
•133
Argonia
Arcadia Argonia
Anthony....
Americus..
Altoona
Arcadia
Anthony
Americus
Altoona
_....
329 285
200
109
118
207
Alton
1st and 3rd Mondays
1st and 3rd Mondays
Feb. 18, 1886 2nd and 4lh Mondays Feb. 20, 1895 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays
Oct 21, 1875
July 14, 1856 2nd and 4th Thursdays
Feb. 16, 1887 2nd and 4th Mondays
Feb. 18. 1915
Feb. 15. 1888 1st and 3rd Wednesdays
Oct. 15, 1873
1st and 3rd Mondays
Mar, 18. 1920 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Feb. 17, 1898 1st and 3rd Mondays Feb. 15, 1882 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Oct. 17, 1872 1st and 3rd Mondays Oct. 19. 1871 2nd and 4th Mondays Feb. 17, 1881 1 St Monday Feb. 19, 1890 Feb. 21, 1912 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Altamont... Alta Vista... Occidental..
Altamont Alta Vista
69
357
Oct. 21, 1875 1st and 3rd Mondays Feb. 20, 1889 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Alma , Naphtali..
Alma Almena
161 310
1st and 3rd Mondays
Feb. 26. 1925 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Oct. 19, 1871
Benevolent..
Allen
Stated Communications
Allen
When Chartered
Abilene
Name of Lodge
335
Location
• 98
No,
John William Roeser Franklin, Kas. Deal? E. Matthews John R. Thompson 1806 Pine Mitchell Vaughn ..... 308 Mound St. Albert B. Hawkins Floyd E. Trail 707 S. Fourth St.
Thomas Aaron Reasor P. O. Box 7 L. Eugene Torns
Frank M. Green, Jr R. F. D. 1 Herbert R. Tietz R. F. D. 2, Emporia, Kas Kenneth Lee Linn R. F. D. 3 Eugene Yoos Cecil Moore
Merril Blank Theodore E. Jones George W. Dugan
—. Donald L. McCoy Charles M. Henderson
Robert U. Gillespie 104 N. W. 10th Lee L. Lowder, Jr
Masters
For location of Lodge Halls marked with * see page following this directory.
Johnnie T. Cleland P. O. Box 525 Roy E. Vallentine Thomas J. Dunning 1015 Laramie St. Hal A. Waisner 1108 Kansas Ave. James R. Derden. P. O. Box 122 Roy L. Searls
Harry L. Burnett 725 North 2nd J. Rcnwick Mathews
Arthur H. Poundstonr P. O. Box 166 Francis M. Jones Henry E. Stehle
Robert C. Menges HOW. Third William J. Besack Bushong, Kansas Sheldon H. Stiers Billy E. Archibald R. R. # 2 Hosea Bradbury, Jr. Harris E. Ramsour Kenneth L. Orr P. O. Box 145. Woodston Gilbert L. Borland R. F. D. 2 L. John Redelfs
Secretaries
NAMES OF LODGES, MASTERS AND SECRETARIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1963.
X
O n o Z o
Oct. 21, 1868 1st and 3rd Mondays
Feb. 18, 1886 1st and 3rd Wednesdays
Oct. 18, 1877 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
Oct. 17, 1872 1st and 3rd Wednesdays....
Oct. 15, 1873 1st and 3rd Mondays
Feb. 26, 1925 1st and 3td Thursdays Feb. 19, 1914 1st and 3rd Mondays.
Baxter
Beattie
Belle Plaine-
Belleville
Mt. Vernon...
Bendena... Benedict..
Baxter Springs....
Beattie
Belle Plaine
Belleville
Beloit
Bendena
71
239
173
129
145
440 403
Brookville
Grand View
Buffalo.. Beulah...
Bronson
Brookville
Bucklin
209
.376
379 291
Clinton
Bourbon
Bonner Springs..
268
Buffalo Bunker Hill Burden
Bonner Springs..
Bluff City
366
233
Blue Rapids.StohrviUe
Blue Rapids
169 368
Blue Mound
_..
Oct. 18, Feb. 17, Feb. 17, Feb. 18, Feb. 15, Feb. 21, Feb. Feb. 21, 15, Feb. 20,
1876 2nd and 4th Mondays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 1904 1st and 3rd Mondays 1904 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1886 1st Monday _. 1882 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1907 1st and 3rd Thursdays.. 1907 1st and 3rd Thursdays.. 1888 -. 1884 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Feb. 16, 1887 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Feb. 15, 1888 1st and 3rd Mondays...^
Saltville
Barnard
59
Lotus..
Oct. 18, 1859 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Palmyra
Baldwin
23
Benedict
Feb. 19. 1885 1st and 3rd Mondays..
Axtell
Axtell
234
286
Oct. 21. 1869 1st and 3rd Tuesdays...
Mystic Tie
Augusta
* 74
_._..
Oct. 17. 1860 1st and 3rd Tuesdays....
Auburn
Auburn
}2
Benjamin L. Green
Charles B. Stevens Robert R. Goodheart
Norman G. Hanson
Donald L. Stuart Dale Misak Caldwell, Kansas George L. Sprague, Jr R. F. D. 3, Tonganoxie James C. Noble R. F. D. 1 Joe C. Cook
Charles D. Blackwood 2420 " L " Street Gail W. Hixenbaugh 743 East Main St. William D. Thurlow Robert M. Collins Fredonia Morris Worland Cox
Emery Baldwin R. R., Galena Harold F. Wanklyn Frankfort, Kansas Wayne E. Fuller
W. Roger Martin
William Cowart P. O. Box 246 Robert M. Pickrell
Marvin J. McMinn
John L. Brock Walter E. Hoke
Ward Harrington P. O. Box 281 Glenn E. Smith R. R. # 1 Bennie L. Block Bavaria Collis P. Lamb
Arthur E. Clear Aubrey T. Stewart
Roland West
J. Mac Abbott P. O. Box 151 Chalmer C. Fuller 617 West Main St. Leonard H. Foster Harry L. Orendorff
Merle E. Gifford
Paul E. Wilkins R. F. D. 1, Ada Walter S. Kelly 2027 East Ave. Donald L. Jones
Carl H. Moore 1188 Mulvane, Topeka Joseph M. Sparks R. F. D. 3, Box 147 Lester L, Caylor
Ralph E. Crow 1013 West 12th. Topeks Clifford C. Reisch R. F. D. 1 Harold C. Bergman
Z o to a o a
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283
73
•137
119
258
247
280
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Cimarron
Chetopa.
Cherfyvale
Cherokee...
Cheney
Chase
Chapman..
Preston
Chetopa
Cherryvale..
Cherokee
Morton
Chase
Antiquity
Feb. 16. 1887 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
Oct. 21, 1869 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Oct. 15, 1873 2nd and 4th Mondays
Oct. 17, 1872 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
Feb. 18, 1886 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Feb. 19, 1885 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Feb. 24. 1927 2nd and 4th Thursdays
Oct. 19, 1871 1st and 3rd Wednesdays...
Carbondale Cawker City Chautauqua Home
Carbondale.... Cawker CityCedar Vale.... Centralia
70 125 355
Cedar
Canton..
Canton..
197
Chanute....
Caney....
Caney....
324
89
Oct. 16. 1879 2nd and 4th Tuesdays... Oct. 16. 1879 1st and 3rd Thursdays.. 1st and 3rd Thursdays.. Feb. 17, 1881 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.. Feb. 19. 1890 1st and 3rd Tuesdays... Feb. 17, 1881 Oct. 22, 1874 2nd and 4th Saturdays Oct. 17. 1872 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Feb. 17. 1898 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. Oct. 20, 1870 1st and 3rd Mondays
Burr Oak..... Burrton Sumner
Burr Oak Burrton Caldwell
178 182 203
_
Oct. 21. 1868 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
Burlington..
Burlington
66
,
Oct. 21, 1869 1st and 3rd Wednesdays....
Corinthian...
Burlingame....
79
Stated Commutiicationi
Feb. 16. 1922 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
When Chattered
Burdick...
Name of Lodgt
Burdick.
Location
429
No. Secretaries
Earl F. Hackleman 704 North 8th Street William B.Heath
Vern J. Boswell
Raymond D. Hough P. O. Box 96 Alva E. Wilkinson P. O. Box 362 Orville E. Heath P. O. Box 254 Aubrey V. Hanna
Howard C. Campbell P. O. Box 467 J. Wayne Pipkin
Billy E. Starbuck Raymond, Kansas Marion Mooberry Lawrence D. Tharp..
Jay T. Klinginsmith 121 W . Main St. Albert N . DeWitt
Lester G. Suchsland Donald B. Heidebrecht Basil B. Capps P . O . Box 6 Lloyd W. Graves 103-07 North State Abner H. Vickrey P. O. Box 464 Carl O. Hug Harvey C. Pargelt Carl A. Steward Francis K. Darr
George E. Merilatt Lost Springs William H. Kukuk 306 W . Hale St. George H . Hudson
Millard Wade DrisdelL. 702 South Plummer Charles R. Manbeck
Albert Harry Grove Arthur LeVerne Moore.. Verne E. Sweaney Oathel E. McClary
Richard A. Logan Lost Springs Allen D. Bosworth R. F. D. 9, Topeka Harold W . Ziegler 801 Lawrence St. Gerald E. McMains Jerry P. Canniff Sidney M. Earnheart.... R. F. D. 4 Clarence O. Gilham 103 East Taylor Edwin W. Colby, Sr....
Masters
LODGB V>WiCtQiS.Y—Continued. For location of Lodge Halls marked with • see page following this directory.
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Oct. 21,1874 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
Feb. 20,1902 2nd Thursday
St. Bernard..
Arcana
Douglass
Dover
Downs..., Dwight.. Easton....
Dighton
Dodge City
Doniphan
Douglass
Dover
Downs... Dwight. Easton....
279
•222
31
151
138
204 374
345
127
Edna
Edna
Feb. 18,1892
Oct. 17,1872
1st and 3rd Tuesdays..
1st and 3rd Mondays...
Feb. 15,1882 1st and 3rd Mondays... Feb. 70,1906 1st Thursday Dec. 20, 1864 1st and 3rd Saturdays..
Wallace M. Long.. P. O. Box 23
Paul C. French P. O. Box 35
Feb. 16,1887 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Barney
Dexter
156
Palestine..
Oct. 21,1874 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Dexter
Devon
92
Edgerton
Feb. 18,1897 2nd Thursday
Devon
De Soto
40
45
Robert Jack Honnold 2106 Hart Carl C. Draper R. F. D. 1, Atchison Hoy K. Levering R. R. Vincent G. Dudney
Oct. 20,1863 1st and 3rd Mondays
De Soto
Derby
•}65
W. Arthur Scott Roy E. Morgan Le Roy Jones _ 607 Kiowa St., Leavenworth Delbert E. Brooksher
James E. Beesley,,
Mar. 15, 1956 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Derby
Denison... Denton....
372 449
_
Richard W. Evans P. O. Box 969 Maurice R. Bryan R. F. D. 2, Atchison Elvin S. Cox Rose Hill, Kas. Maurice L. Gleason R. F. D.. Maple Hill Walter G. Stroup James N. Aspelin Raymond Williams, Jr. P. O. Box 126 Vernon E. Sawyer
Sidney C. Smith 652 South Kokomo Daniel W. Crownover R. F. D. 1, Olathe, Kas. Kenneth E. Maxwell R. F. D. 3, Fort Scott, Kas. Fred A. Rowe
Feb. 15,190J 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Feb. 19,1931 2nd and 4th Thursdays..
Denison.. Denton,,..
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E. Philo Butterfield P. O. Box 878 C. Wayne Dicken P. O. Box 225 Richard L. Harper R. F. D. 3, Fort Scott Robert N. Brenner R. F. D. 2 Elmer A. Bryant
Fred Zeller Harold A. Widham.,
Feb. 17, 1881 1st and 3rd Mondays..
Delphos..
Delphos..
_
Secretaries Joseph W. Pepoon Philip Wayne Keller P. O. Box 91 Frederick J. Jilka P. O. Box 211 Dallas G. Coleman Lawrence E. Tharp
202
Maslerj
Ralph P. Williams Joe Mercer Conley R. F. D. 1 Gordon Robert Zajic.
Staled Commumcations
Mar. 1, 1923 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. Feb. 17,1921 1st and 3rd Wednesdays...
When Chartered
Deerfield.. Delia
Name of Lodge
Deerfield Delia
Location
432 '119
No.
LODGE DIRECTORY—Continued.
for location of Lodge Halls marked with • see page following this directory.
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Olive
Carson Meridian
Elkhart
Ellinwood
Elgin
Elk City Elk Falls
Elkhart
Ellinwood....
^50
132 126
422 217
Enterprise
Wilber Q. Wickersham
Harry D. McGinnis
Cecil A. King Lynn M. Hepler R. F. D. 1 616 W. Third St., El Dorado Burl L. Kettler Ben V. Millard R. F. D. 5, Paola R. F. D. 2, Osawatomie, Kas. Charles Donald Howland Ralph Louis Spiegel Robert C. Sprague James A. Bell P. O. Box 80 1 Biddle St. William Alvin Clark Kyle Delphus Brillhart P. O. Box 110 820 South Margrave St.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 2nd Tuesday
1st and 3rd Mondays... 1st and 3rd Fridays
Oct. 21, 1874 Dec. 20, 1864
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Feb. 18, 1891 2nd and 4th Mondays Feb. 20, 1889 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Formoso Hancock
Rising Sun...
Formoso Ft. Leavenworth..
Ft. Scott.
1st and 3rd Fridays..
Oct. 15, 1873 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Equity
Fontana
131
Oct. 19, 1857
Oct. 16, 1872
Advance
Florence
114
336 •311
Oct. 21, 1875
Greenwood..
Fall River....
Oct. 19, 1871 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Oct. 20, 1870 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Feb. 15, 1882
Oct. 21, 1869 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
Ernest Courtney Edmonds Irvin L. Lyons P. O. Box 8 Clarence F. Newman Edwin A. Redmon P. O. Box 152 Earl M. Sitton 305 E. Eleventh St. Cleo Rathbun Andrew F. Fry P. O. Box 179 Howard Ancil Beggs Eugene F. Fleagle 201 S. Tell St. Hurley E. Miller 320 W. First St. Carl L. Gallemore
Donald J. Rayburn P. O. Box 23 James L. Leffcl
George A. Gerstenberger 1122 Church St. Arley D. Burt 102 S. Elm
1st and 3rd Mondays...
Feb. 15, 1888
Feb. 22, 1917 1st and 3rd Thursdays.. Feb. 28, 1924 2nd and 4th Mondays...
1st and 3rd Mondays.... 1st and 3rd Thursdays..
Feb. 17, 1921 Feb. 22. 1883
Oct. 15. 1873 2nd and 4th Mondays.... Oct. 17, 1872 2nd and 4th Thursdays..
1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
163
Doric
Eminence
Edmund R. Stucker
Harry B. Herzer III 6004 Delmar, Shawnee Mission Guy L. Eutsler 325 South Arthur St. Curtis Bumgarner — R. F. D. 1 Homer N. Davidson Delbert W. Ford R. F. D. 1, Longton, Kas. Thomas R. Gillespie Earl Keith McPherson 504 East Third St. Elbert F. Gibson n o West 10th Street George E. Bezemek Roscoe V. Graves 1413 Rural St. Oscar Kenneth Kimbrel Ronald Max Froelich 407 South Bridge James Dalton Rike 404 S. Massachusetts Alfred C. Boline R. F. D. 1 Clarence W. Wilt 823 Church St. Glenn E. Wright 713 East First
1st and 3rd Thursdays
Fidelity
Eudora
Eskridge
Erie
Enterprise
Erie
Ellsworth Emporia Ensign
Ellsworth Emporia Ensign
,
Feb. 15, 1893
Oct. 19, 1871
Oct. 17, 1866 1st and 3rd Mondays
Eureka
•106
83
205
76
413 437
146 • 12
•297
Apollo
Patmos
El Dorado.-..
• 97
Ellis
Mackey
EfGngham
48
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Feb. 18, 1886 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Oct. 18, 1865 1st and 3rd ThursdaysOct. 16, 1879 2nd Thursday
Feb. 21, 1900 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
Feb. 15, 1888 Feb. 16, 1922 Feb. 20, 1899
Freeport
Fulton... Galena..
Galva... Tyrian..
Gardner..
Memphis... Delphian... Gaylord
Geneseo..
Girard
Glasco....
Glen Elder.. Gofl Goodland....
Frceport...
Fulton... Galena..
Galva Garden City..
Gardner.
Garland '. Garnett Gaylord
Geneseo
Girard
Glasco
Glen Elder. Goff Goodland
3S9
210 194
251 •246
65
108 44 183
361
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292
294 430 •321
Feb. 15, 1888
Feb. 17, 1909
Gove City
Grainfield
Gove
Grainfield
381
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Feb. 15, 1888 1st and 3rd Wednesdays....
Oct. 20, 1870
302
_..
Feb. 22, 1883 2nd and 4th Mondays Feb. 17, 1881 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
Feb. 17, 1909
1st Wednesday
1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 2nd Mondays
Oct. 20, 1870
Constellation..
Fredonia..
95
Feb. 19, 1885 Feb. 19. 1885
1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Mondays
Oct. 17, 1877 Feb. 20, 1895
Frankfort.. Frederick..,
FrankfortFrederick...
67 337
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Feb. 16, 1911 2nd and 4th Thursday..
When Chartered
Fostoria..
Name of Lodge
Fostoiia
Location
392
No.
William J. Eberle Ratmond A. Dobbins.. Arthur W . Ewing 314 East n t h St. Opie B. Munsell Shields, Kansas Jack M. Gillespie
Otis Leatherman Ben Lee Brinkmeyer James E. McClain Bennington William D. Peverley R. F. D. 1 Thomas A. McCuUough.., 409 Southwestern Ave. Andrew J. Overgard
Robert L. Jones Glenn O. Colberg R. F. D. 3, Lyons Charles Lynn Donart 114 North 4th St. Loyd A. Martin R. F. D. 1 Melvin Lee Butler Roy Wilbur Lee Bryant.. R. F. D. 1, Box 258 Clarence H. Russell Orie A. Dunn 2007 North 7th James Y. Hayes
August Eisenbach-
Masters
LODGE DmECroRY—Continued. For location of Lodge Halls marked with • see page following this directory. Secretaries
Hardin B. Reynolds
Cornelius Foster P. O. Box 482 Will Bennett 502 N . Ozark St. Duane L. Gehrke R. F. D. 2 William P. Lowdermilk Howard F. Hightower Leo J. Schisler P. O. Box 393 Varo J. Smith
Alvin G. Cox Westmoreland Winfred B. Lucas Dale O. Evans R. F. D. 3, Lyons William N . Cason 233 North 10th St. Robert L. Holt P. O. Box 175 Albert M. Oskee Dan Henry Martin 1204 Harvard St. Wayne A. Fleming Ralph D . Staley P. O. Box 831 Neil G. Cordell 222 W . Warren St. John R. Thomas Richard W . Farris Carl E. Motter
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Hepler.
Kansas
Hays
HaysviUe...
Hazelton...
Hepler
Herington..
112
263
35
216
398 •307
Hiawatha...
Hiawatha
Hiattville
Feb. 18, Feb. 21, Feb. 20, Oct. 19,
Haysville
Havensville.. Haviland
34 409
Hiattville...
Feb.
Hays
Haven
203 1882
1882
1921
1881
1st Monday
2nd Wednesday 1st and 3rd Tuesdays-
1st and 3rd Thursdays
2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
16, 1861
1908
1889
1912
1886
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
2nd and 4th Saturdays _
1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.
8, 1961 1st Tuesday
Mar. 17, 1881 2nd and 4th Mondays..
Havensville... Haviland
Harveyville.-...
421
•195
Friendship
Harper... Hartford
1882
Feb. 18, 1915
Hamlin
Hamlin
206 193
Harper. Hartford Harveyville...
Hamilton
Hamilton....
46 301
1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
1st and 3rd Thursdays.. 1st and 3rd Thursdays..
Feb. 15, 1882 Feb. 20, 1895
Halstead
Halstead
226
2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
Feb. 20, 1884 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
Dirigo
Haddam
314 448 328
Oct. 16, 1879
Feb. 20, 1889 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.. Feb. 24, 1927 1st and 3rd Mondays... Feb. 19, 1890 1st and 3rd Tuesdays...
Hebron _. Grinnell Gypsum City.
Gridley Grinnell Gypsum.
296 232 293
Feb. 15, Oct. 17. Feb. 17, Feb. 15. Feb. Feb. 15,
Feb. 15. 1888 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. Feb. 20. 1884 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. Feb. 15. 1888 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
185
Oct. 22, 1874 2nd and 4th Thursdays..
Great Bend...,
Highland Greenleaf Kiowa
Great Bend....
Green Greenleaf.... Greensburg.
•15
Robert L. Vogelgesang 112 East Main Elmer J. Patrick Joe E. Kanton Greensburg, Kansas Alan D. Meskimen 1312 Marshall Road Dorsey VanGundy 200 Alexander Richard H. Bonham 410 South Buckeye, Stafford Kenneth V. Huber Charles E. Miller 309 North First Charles A. Gift R. F. D . 4, Fort Scott. Kas. George W. Alter 410 South 7th
Ivan O. Berg, Jr Elijah J. Colglazier Neosho Rapids, Kansas John C. Bruce
Donald K. Pound 3219 Meadow Lark Lane Howard D. Stauth Joseph F. Rousek R. Stanley Mitchum 620 South Cedar Ronald D. Birk Wilfred A. Gallion Ralph Edwin McBride R. F. D. 2 Ray W. Russell R.F.D. Cornelius E. Wall Sylvester L. Boardman R. F. D. 1, Eureka, Kas. George Frederick Burgert
Warren P. Armstrong William H. Alward P. O. Box 71 Johnie E. Salmon 1102 National, Fort Scott Elmer Evans P. O. Box 347
Andrew M. Darby . 200 West 21st St. John E. McCormack, Jr. 116 S. Hays St. Donald R. Spicet
Carroll J. Pontius Eskridge James E. Long 117 N. Sedgwick St. Ralph E. Myers Ellra R. Welsch
Victor H. Mason R.F.D. George A. Stephenson George A. Rose P. O. Box 98, Virgil Guy P. Wikle Morrill, Kansas Ellis E. Beal Leo Herrick
Don C. Heminger P. O. Box 613 Neil A. Morton Arnold J. Hiesterman Wentzle A. Stewart P. O. Box 397 David D. Stuart Durham J, Homedale Ralph O. Winslow
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Huron
Bassett
Reno
Hutchinson..
Fortitude
lola
Humboldt
Huron
Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Independence...
lola
Isabel Jamestown
406
29
72
•124
•140
•443
• 38
400 227
107
Isabel Jamestown..
Feb. 19, 1914 2nd and 4th Tuesdays..
Hugoton
Hugoton
348 327
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Feb. 15, 1893 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. _ Oct. 19. 1890 1st and 3rd Mondays
Hoxie.. Hoyt....
Hoxie... Hoyt...
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1st and 3rd Tuesdays...
1st and 3rd Wednesdays
_.
_ Feb. 20, 1930 2nd Mondays Feb. 20, 1884 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Oct. 20, 1863 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Oct. 19. 1871 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Feb. 26, 1923
Oct. 13, 1873 Each Thursday
Feb. 17, 1938 2nd and 4th Tuesdays..
Oct. 21, 1869 2nd and 4th Mondays..
Oct. 17, 1860
Oct. 21. 1874
Hope..
Howard-
326 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Feb. IS, 1892 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Feb. 16, 1887 1st and 3rd Thursdays Feb. 19, 1890 1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
1st and 3rd Thursdays..
1st and 3rd Thursdays..
Holyrood.. Hope Horton
288
Oct. 21, 1863
Feb. 19. 1890
343
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Slated Communications
Mar. 17. 1856 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. Feb. 16. 1887 2nd and 4th Thursdays....
Holton Holyrood-. Cyrus Horton
Hoisington...
Millbrook....
Smithton
Wien Chartered
Holton
Hoisington..
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Highland Hill City
Location
1 281
No.
LODGE DIRECTORY—Continued.
Alva Edward GotF, Jr Robert D. Rogers 3113 Mulvane St.. Topeka Elmer V. Slagle P. O. Box 664 Horace B. Jones 207 Mulberry St. Robert B. Lanter Everest, Kansas Derald K. Ohlson 1601 Pleasant Walter E. White 1215 North Maple Darrel V. Mead 517 East 3rd Ronald R. McGinnis _ 704 North Park Glen E. Thompson 323 South Colborn Donald W. Armstrong Donald B. Hanson
S. Gordon Ledbetter _ Kenneth C. Wente 516 West Main Wayne E. Banks 1007 Murphy, Great Bend Howard E. Irick R. F. D. 3 John H. Novotny Vernon R. Snider Dale E. Scott 145 West I4th St. Glenn A. Cookson
Masters
For location of Lodge Halls marked with • see page following this directory. Secretaries
John L. Jones P. O. Box 1077 Howard E. Morrison 804 Central Ave. Raymond H. Starnes Everest, Kansas Caleb L. Kirby 101-A Norman Road Russell H. Miller P. O. Box 343 Olin H. Taylor 100 East 19tb St. Floyd A. Palmer P. O. Box 215 Joseph C. Littrell 220 E. Broadway James R. Bell D. Duane Nelson
Stanley L. Holder Rex M. Heisel R. F. D. 2, Box 86 Mclvin V. Johnson P. O. Box 328 I. Winters Funck 608 New Jersey Elwin W. Noble Percy H. Oberholser George Pickering 1401 First Ave. East Lester J. Hurt P. O. Box 502 Nigel Walden Clyde E. Joy
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Kansas City
Kansas City....
Kansas City...
Kansas City...
Kansas City....
Kansas City..
Kansas City..
Kensington... Kincaid
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•271
•272
•322
•333
•369
•438
405
Cosmos
Kirwin LaCrosse..
LaCygne
Kirwin LaCrosse..
LaCygne...
278 175 330
61
179
Kiowa
Kingsdown...
Mt. Moriah..
Kingsdown..
Ninnescah
Rosedale
Ben Hur.
Kaw
Armourdale...
Delaware
Wyandotte
Union
Kinsley
447
230
Kingman
Feb. 28, 1924
West Gate
Kansas C i t y -
338
Roger E. Sherman,... Feb. 17, 1904
Junction City...
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Feb. 19, Feb. 18, Feb. 20, Feb. 26, Oct. 16, Feb. 16, Oct. Feb. 17, 19, Oct. 17, 1878 1890 1867
1887
1879
1926
1884
1891
1924
Feb. 18, 1891
Feb. 19, 1890
Feb. 16, 1887
Feb. 16, 1887
Oct. 20, 1870
Mar. 17, 1856
Oct. 20, 1857
Virgil R. Kump Jack E. Dalton
Arthur R. Munson E. Francis Craghead
John P. Nulty Elmer R. Rorick..
Leroy H. Foulke Walter R. Smith P. O. Box 193 A. Byrne Fletcher 1st and 3rd Thursdays Percy B. Walter P. O. Box 456 120 West Elm William J. Roney 1st and 3rd Fridays Guy Wesley Williams 6238 Minnesota Ave. 2917 North 53rd Street Verne Hamlin 1st and 3rd Saturdays Jesse Charles Walje 6630 Park View, Kansas City 2734 North 75th Terr., Bethel Porter 0 . Breeze Ernest W. Rogers 1st and 3rd Thursdays 3115 Kimball Ave. 2824 Georgia Harry A. Tindall Louis E. Kresin 1st and 3rd Thursdays 320 North 36th St., K. C 2 2305 North 45th Street Howard L. Settle Ralph L. Crawford 2nd and 4th Thursdays R.F.D. 2, Lake Quivira. K.C. 6 4520 Sutton Court Albert 0 . Arnold, Jr. Barney Buchanan, Jr 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 8449 Broadmoor Lane, 10515 West 57th St., Shawnee Overland Park Arthur L. Gable 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Craig C. Lacy 2924 Hickam Dr., K. C. 4 3022 Lafayette Omar I. Armstrong 2nd and 4th Fridays John C. Martin 200 Security Bank Bldg. 2617 North 18th St. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.. Clarence W. Osborn Clifford F. Paulson Leslie E. Dingus Wayne E. Howarter 1st and 3rd Mondays.— Welda, Kansas Frank M. Yeoman 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... Lawrence Woodson P. O. Box 309 R. F. D. 4 2nd and 4th Mondays Andrew L. Foskuhl John F. Scott Ford, Kansas Dale N . Olsen Donald K. Ploger 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Burdett, Kansas Robert T. Ishmael Herbert O. Mowbray.. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. R. F. D. 1 1011 Miller 1st Thurs. following 1st Wed Richard A. Willis Alfred J. Willis William B. Jefferis 2nd and 4th Thursdays Norman H. Hetzel P. 0 . Box 563 Wayne F. Hardisty tst and 3rd Mondays George F. Ala.
Oct. 22, 1874 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. Feb. 26, 1925 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Johnson
Johnson
Jewell
Jewell....
11 441
Feb. 21, 1900 1st and 3rd Mondays Feb. 16, 1887 1st and 3rd Mondays
Jennings Alpha
Jennings Jetmore
360 282
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Feb. 19, 1885 1st and 3rd Thursdays.. Feb, 18, 1891 2nd and 4th Mondays...
Garfield.. Leoti
Leonardville.. Leoti
235 340
Feb. 18, 1886 2nd and 4th Thursdays.. Feb. 22, 1883 1st and 3rd Thursdays....
Lenora.Joppa...
Lenora.. Leon
181 223
William J. Boydston Guy S. Blankenship 13101 West 95th Terrace Frank Brandyberry R. Lee Johnson
420 135
Feb. 17, 1921 1st and 3rd Thuisdays.. Oct. 15, 1873 1st and 3rd Mondays....
Lecompton.. Lenexa
287 152
1st and 3rd Thursdays...
Lecompton.. Lenexa
Lebanon.. Lebo
• 68
Feb. 16, 1887 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... Feb. 15, 1888 1st and 3rd Mondays -
Leavenworth..
• 10
Oak... Lebo..
Leavenworth..
2
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Oct. 21, 1868
Leavenworth..
9
Hiram
Lawrence
• 6
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Oct. 15, 1858 2nd and 4th Thursdays..
Lawrence
King Solomon..
July 14, 1856 2nd Monday
Lawrence
Latham
401
Oct. 16, 1867 2nd Thursday
Feb. 20, 1913 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Latham
Mar. 17, 1856 1st and 3rd Mondays
James O. Hurley 1524 Barker Clarence S. Edmonds 1323 West 19th St. Paul W. Johnson 706 South 3rd Roe H. Roberts R. F . D . 3, Box 132 Edward C. Seidel 1815 Olive Lynn E. Schwarz Donald Clark Smith
Oct. 18, 1876 1st and 3td Wednesdays..
Larned
Lamed
167
Leavenworth
Earl O. Nelson... R. F . D . 1 Jack M. Brewer-
Oct. 17, 1866 1st and 3td Mondays
Nine Mile...
Lansing...
49
Acacia
Ernest R. Martin Rantoul, Kansas William J. Arnold..
Feb. 18, 1891 2nd and 4th Thursdays..
Lane
Lane
339
Masters Howard L. Wade Govan Clifton Mills... Harold L. Williams...
Stated Communicatiom
Feb. 19, 1903 1st and 3rd Thursdays.. Feb. 18, 1886 2nd Tuesday.. Feb. 18, 1888 1st and 3rd Tuesdays..
When Chartered
LaHarpe. _ Medicine Valley.Emerald
Name of Lodgt
LaHarpe. Lake City.. Lakin
Location
325 260 289
No.
LODGE DIRECTORY—Continued.
For location of Lodge Halls marked with • see page following this directory. Secretaries
Ray A. Lindsay 1419 Sprcue St. Leavenworth, Kansas George W. Kelsey P. O. Box 307 Lowell H. Baker Leon, Kansas George W. Mole 1343 Haskell Ave. Joseph K. Gorbutt 223 Michigan St. Clayton R. Byington 808 N. 12th St. Harry H. Smoot Jr. 317 Arch St. Howard A. Stucket 419 Linn St. Donald Fleming Hendrickson Leonard C. Witham P. O. Box 163 Theodore Elton Dark Edward D. Bradshaw 13208 West 95th Carl E. Georgeson David O. Bacon R. F. D. 3 Frank W. Hurley William J. Yotter
William Lloyd Shigley Govan Mills Joseph M. Eves P. O. Box 5 Earl L. Lombard
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William D. Duwe Virgil L. Silver Francis M. Pcppiatt 316 South Garfield Kenneth Earl Goertz... Trousdale James E. Buster
Feb. 18. 1886 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Oct. 22, 1874 1st and 3rd Thursdays.. Feb. 20. 1902 2nd and 4th Mondays...
Feb. 17, 1881 1st and 3rd Thursdays.. Oct. 19, 1871 2nd and 4th Mondays... Feb. 21. 1895 1st and 3rd Thursdays..
Feb. 17, 1881 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Fridays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays..
Feb. 15. 1905
Oct. 18. 1859
Feb. 15, 1882
Feb. 18, 1892
Feb. 15, 1905
Oct. 17, I860 Oct. 21, 1874
Logan
Long Island....
Longton Peace
Blue Hill Euclid Royal
Macksville...
Madison
Lafayette
Mankato
Maple City..
Maple Hill..
Eldora.. Centre...
Marquette
Logan
Long Island..
Longton Louisburg..
Lucas Lyndon.. Lyons
Macksville....
Madison
Manhattan...
Mankato
Maple City...
Maple Hill...
Mapleton.. Marion
Marquette...
264
231
26 243
198 101 192
371
196
16
87
342
370
28 147
353
Feb. 17, 1910
2nd and 4th Tuesdays..
2nd and 4th Mondays
1st and 3rd Thursdays
Harold R. Rogers Arthur R. Funk 114 South Lincoln, Hillsboro, Kansas Ralph O'Connell
Ray E. Bartlett 115 North 5th, Arkansas City George W. Zinn
Rex R. Boatman 1203 Claflin Rd. Jerry E. McCoUum..
Eldon F. Graham..
Arthur C. Carlson
Ora R. Coyan Claude W. Ayler 405 South Santa Fe
Bert L. Stark 402 North 5th, Arkansas City Richard G. Andrews
John Stanton Garrett P. O. Box 385 Floyd H. Pattison 2319 Bailey Drive Richard L. Diamond
William Groundwater Albert Young
Elmo A. Warren Kenneth H. Waite..
Feb. 22. 1883
Corner Stone...
Little River...
219
Feb. 20, 1902
Feb. 19. 1885
Linwood
Linwood
241
Lyle E. Eckhart
2nd and 4th Thursdays.-. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Feb. 21. 1912
Lindsborg
Lindsborg
397
1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
Oct. 21, 1874 2nd and 4th Thursdays....
Lincoln
Lawrence Morrow Hugh H. Adams Roe H. Eruns R. F. D. 2, Box 4 Herbert E. Lyster 616 North 4th St. Earl Broadbent P. O. Box 508 Omar O. Browning P. O. Box 84 Bernard L. Smith P. O. Box 332 A. G. Ellis Cummings P. O. Box 334 Justin C. Woodruff
Lincoln
Gerald G. Rogers J. Byrom Roenbaugh Fred L. Day P. O. Box 462 Harold E. Anderson 308 North 6th St. Clifford A. Johnson Smolan, Kansas Franklin Laverne Reed.. R. F. D. 1 Merlin L. Peterson
154
1st and 3rci Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Mondays
Oct. 18, 1859 Feb. 19. 1908 Feb. 15. 1888
Neosho.. Lewis Fargo
LcRoy... Lewis Liberal..
27 220 300
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McDonald... McLouth McPherson..
Feb. 19, 188) 2nd and 4th Thuisdays..
Feb. 22, 1917 2nd and 4lh Wednesdays.. Feb. 15, 1905 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Moline
Marmaton..
Morland.. Morrill....
Mound City..
Moline
Moran
Morland.. Morrill....
Mound City-
267
245
414 373
33
Feb. 18, 1886 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Minneola—.
Minneola..
431
Oct. 17, 1860 2nd and 4th Mondays..
Mar. 1, 1923 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Feb. 19. 1885 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... Oct. 15, 1873 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
Miltonvale Minneapolis...
Miltonvale Minneapolis..
242 143
Meriden.. Milan
Melvern..
Delta
Meriden.. Milan
Melvcrn
Medicine Lodge...
Webb
Feb. 19. 1885 2nd and 4th Mondays...
Temple
McCune
Meade
Feb. 19. 190} 2nd and 4th Tuesdays....
McCracken..
McCracken..
Feb. 17. 1909 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. _. Feb. 19, 1885 2nd Thursday Oct. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.... 18. 1877 Feb. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 16, 1887 Feb. 1st Thursday 15, 1882 Oct. 1st and 3rd Thursdays.. 22, 1874 Feb. 19, 1885 1st and 3rd Thursdays.. Feb. 19, 1885 1st and 3rd Thursdays..
Feb. 16, 1911 2nd and 4th Thursdays..
Mayetta
Mayetta
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Oct. 20, 1870 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
When Chartered
Marysville...
Name of Lodge
Marysville....
Location
22 236 255
77
275
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256
383
237
58
393
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LODGE DIRECTORY—Continued.
Ben W. Keith Eugene Charles Snodgrass 1503 Chase, Falls City, Neb. Ralph A. Peatman, Jr
Louie L. Benbrook..
Marion W. Lowry...
Phillip G. Padicord Lyndon, Kansas William Donald Martin.. Oran Sellers, Jr Caldwell, Kansas Willard A. Dean Otho A. Kay Wells, Kansas B. Junior McFadden
Ned N. Warren
Franklin E. Steinshouer
Leonard M. Paxson Sam M. Chandler
Jay G. Lassey Richard J. Whitney 321 E. Chestnut St. Lloyd L. White Bloom James Thomas Newton P. O. Box 353 Paul A. Weast
John F. Berg Lester H. Butterfield
Robert C. Gilmore P. O. Box 194 Delbert G. Hobson
Francis E. Kirkland P. O. Box 165 Arlie G. Archer Carroll D. Harker Hobert G. Lindgren P. O. Box 707 Kenneth L. Pemberton
Carl A. Bible
Eddie E. Horlick Brownell, Kansas Benjamin F. Green P. O. Box 182 Harry Ross Archer Elmer E. McAferty Willie F. Biere 201 S. Walnut Harold E. Hartshorn, Jr.
Secretaries John I. Brandenburger P. O.BoxlSO Eldon L. Ray
Norman G. Severns... 903 North 10th Carl C. Johnson
Masters
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Muscotah
253
334
319
199 266
317
43
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130
191
82
94
390
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Norton
Mount Zion
Norwich
Oak Hill
Oakley
NortonviUe
Norwich
Oak Hill
Oakley
Norcatur
Nickerson
Newton
New Albany
Polar Star
Walnut Valley.
Tuscan
Harmony
Natoma
Norton
Norcatur
Nickerson
Newton
New Albany
Netawaka
Ness City
Neosho Falls...
Neodesha
Natoma
Narka
Munden
Munden
128 116
Narka
Landmark Mount Hope Mulberry Mullinville Mulvane
Mound ValleyMount Hope Mulberry Mullinville Mulvane
218 238 261 399 201
349
Moundridge
Moundridge
346
22, 19, 18, 21, 17,
1870
1870
1910
1893
1872
Istand 3rd Thursdays
2nd and 4th Wednesdays.
1st and 3rd Mondays
2nd and 4th Mondays
1st and 3rd Thursdays
1907 2nd Wednesday
1883 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1885 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. 1886 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1912 1st and 3rd Mondays 1881 1 St and 3rd Wednesdays..
Feb. 20, 1895
Feb. 18, 1891
Feb. 20, 1889
1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
1st and 3rd Mondays
2nd and 4th Thursdays...
Feb. 20, 1889 2nd Thursday Feb. 17, 1881 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Feb. 18, 1886 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
1881 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1872 2nd Thursday Oct. 20, 1870 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Oct. 15, 1873 2nd Wednesday Feb. 15, 1882 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Feb. 21, Oct. 17. Feb. 15, Feb. 17, Oct. 20, Oct. 20, Feb. 17, Oct. 17,
Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.
Feb. 18, 1892 2nd Monday
Karl E. Will Ulysses, Kansas
Dale E. Tacha..... Wayne C. Halstead Cummings, Kansas Marwin F. Simpson R. F. D. 1 Leonard W. Mcintosh
Hubert P. Sewell Holton, Kansas Glenn A. Porter R. F. D. 1, Fall River Gerald D. Agard R. F. D . 5 Gail E. Voss I l l North Peabody Dean Knutson
Basil C. Marhofer
Robert L. Dickinson R. F.D. Frank Coe Thomas 1009 Illinois Rodney L. Quincy
Donald M. Fisk 1600 E. Ninth St., Newton Joe D. Proctor Dewey E. Harper Franklin Roy Tracy Clyde O. Caywood Ted Albert Norden R. F. D. 1 Glenn E. Lesovsky Benjamin F. Baumann Arrington, Kansas Ezra B. Hamilton
Grover C. Owen 106 East Broadway WiUard Dale Wells P. O. Box 156 Frank N. Ward Cecil F. Drake ' P. O. Box 29 Charles J. Christian R. F. D. 1, Cummings, Kas. Carl A. Loesch R. F. D. 1, Argonia, Kansas Clayton A. Crabs Manchester William Chapman
Albert L. Morris
Theodore J. Christensen
Robert C. Brown Mahaska, Kansas Fayette Z. Spaulding P. O. Box 132 Maurice E. Caskey 912 Grant St. Jerry Sayles R. F. D. 2, Colony, Kansas Paschal W. Lundy
Norman H. Durst P. O. Box 500 Floyd E. Davidson Byron K. Artman William Charles Perry Russell D. Fralick Robert O. Sullivan 603 South 4th Rudoph W . Koukol Francis D. Christ
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Oxford
Paola
Parker
Parsons
Halcyon
Osage City
Osawatomie
Osborne
Oskaloosa
Oswego
Ottawa
Overbrook
Overland Park-
Oxford
Paola
Parker
Parsons
Peabody
141
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Olathe-
Olathe..
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Oskaloosa
Signal
Onaga... Oneida-
Mountain SlopeOketo
Name of Lodge
Oberlin.. Oketo
Location
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No.
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Stated Communications
1st and 3rd Thursdays
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Mondays
1st and 5rd Mondays
Oct. 17. 1872
Oct. 17, 1872
1st and 3rd Mondays
Feb. 18, 1891 2nd and 4th Mondays
Oct. 21, 1862
Oct. 18, 1876
Mar. 1, 1923
Oct. 22, 1874 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Dec. 20, 1864
Oct. 21, 1868
Oct. 15, 1858
Oct. 21, 1873
2nd and 4th Thursdays—
1st and 3rd Wednesdays-
Feb. 19, 1896
Oct. 13, 1873
Oct. 18, 1863
1st and 3rd Wednesdays1st and 3rd Wednesdays-
2nd and 4th Thursday-
1st and 3rd Tuesdays1st and 3rd Mondays-.
Feb. 17, 1881
Oct. 18, 1839
Feb. 13, 1893
Oct. 16, 1879
Wben Chartered
James R. Vail 1620 Belmont, Parsons, Kas. George A. Ledom 212 West 7th St. Dale E. Vincent Michigan Valley, Kansas Roy T. Sullivan 5513 West 50th Ter., Mission Murrey E. Canfield P. O. Box 313 Ernest E. Lynn 208 Tower Street Gordon L. Gorrell Centerville, Kansas Clyde V. Getter 215 North 27th Everett Wade
Marlin A. Pottorf
Charles H. Pinnock R. F. D. 1 Allen J. Young 501 East Mill Richard N. Van Scyoc-
Robert N. Fraker Douglas Totten R. F. D. 3, Marysville, Kas. Harold Schall Roberts P. O. Box 188 Melvin D. Handley Max Eugene Allen
Masters
For location of Lodge Halls marked with • see page following this directory. Secretaries
Fredrick H. Scheibner P. 0 . Box 824 Oliver Kornhaus
Sam C. Musgrave 7110 West 72nd St. Louis C. Callesen P. O. Box 21 Dean Huff P. O. Box 177 William L. Dysart
J. Henry Reb P. O. Box 307 Henry K. Smith 134 North Oak St. Floyd J. King McLouth, Kansas Arthur T. Sanders P. O. Box 302 Clarence E. Rea 422 S. Main St. Albert L. Rukes
Edgar C. Clover
Lemoia W, Landau Ernest E. Beran Wyraore, Nebraska Oscar Dell Smith 802 East Poplar Richard H. Junod Claire B. Sperling
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1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 2nd Saturday
1st and 3rd Thursdays.-
Feb. 15, 1888 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Oct. 18, 1876 1st and 3rd Thursdays.. 1st and 3rd Thursdays.. 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays..
Feb. 20, 1919
Feb. 26, 1925
Feb. 11, 1948
RandallFarmers..
Republic-
Rexford..-.
Albert Neese..
Ashlar Robinson... Hesperian..
Randall Randolph..
Republic.
Rexford....
Richland..
Riley Robinson.. Rossville...
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344 159 111
Feb. 18, 1892 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.... Oct. 21, 1874 2nd and 4th Mondays Oct. 17, 1872 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
2nd and 4th Mondays. .
Feb. 18, 191J
1890 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1922 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 1909 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1887 1st and 3rd Saturdays
Quinter
19, 16, 17, 16,
1st and 3rd Saturdays
Feb. 12, 1947 2nd and 4th Thursdays..
Feb. Oct. Feb. July
Feb. 21. 1912
Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.
Paradise Eureka McKinley.. Kickapoo...
Plains..
Rob Morris Pretty Prairie.. Protection Quenemo
304 166
Pratt.
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Quinter
Powhattan..
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Kilwinning...
Potwin
228
Preston Pretty Prairie.. Protection Quenemo
Feb. 18. 1886 2nd and 4th Mondays..
Powhattan..
Plainville.... Pleasanton.. Pomona Potter
290 88 41 4
332 428 384 270
Feb. 19, 1908
Potwin
Plains..
Oct. 16. 1879 1st Monday..
367
Pittsburg
1st and 3rd Tuesdays.. 1st Thursday
Pittsburg
Feb. 22. 1917 Oct. 16. 1879
•187
Perry Phillipsburg..
Perry Phillipsburg
415 184
Calvin E. Brans Loyd A. Straub Delbert W. Olson..
Bobby R. Bowen..
David J. Matter Kenneth Edwin R. F. D. 2, Leonardville Everett O. Sweet Hardy, Nebraska Oscar N. Mart
1 P. 0. Box 306
Jesse E. Bean P. 0 . Box 131 Overbrook, Kansas Joseph A. Meyer Raleigh M. Caldwell Lorenzo B. Crow
Elmer L. Minnick
Lee J. Nichols Robert Edward Dreith R. F. D. 3, Leonardville Alvin H. Petersen
Carl E. Blickenstaff
William E. Greet 615 North Main Arthur T. Stewart Ray H. Siebert Harris B. Powell Roger R. Comstock
Eldon L. Meigs R. F. D. 2, Lake Road Wm. A. King.Sr Edwin L. Wiard Harry F. Davis, Jr Joseph M. Wilson Lyndon John E. Carmichael
D. A. Zimmerman..
Robbins D. Allen...
Harold M. Rickers Ralph Carmichael 300 South Kansas Samuel Harris Vernon W. Parks Charles W. Perdue R. F. D. 1, Atchison, Kansas Walter Harold Haines P.O. Box 215 Robert Dean Hirsch
Jack Welter Peter N. Klein 488 4th Claud A. McFarland 6th and Pine Sts.
Holmes Carol Bender... William A. Strouse 621 South Plainville Fred E. Dunlap Raymond Slankard Billy A. Shepley
Elliott Lex Brunton.. William J. Lethem... R. F. D. 3 Paul Ketterman 1025 East 9th St.
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Sabetha Saffordville
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Feb. 26, 1925 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Feb. 19; 1896
Feb: 15. 1893 1st and 3rd Wednesdays
446 313
351
Feb. 19, 1930
Feb. 21, 1918
Sharon Springs
417
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Feb. 22, 1883 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Feb. 17, 1921 2nd and 4th Thursdays Oct. 18, 1876
Severy
Oct. 15, 1873
423 39
213
Oct. 16, 1873
Scranton
407
136
Feb. 19, 1885 2nd and 4th Wednesdays Feb. 18, 1915
284
139
Feb. 22. 1883 Feb. 16, 1887
Scott City
Sharon Springs
Oct. 17. 1867
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Saffordville
Oct. 17, 1878,
Russell
Stated Communications
177
Chartered
Feb. 22, 188}. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
Hame oj Lodge
Walnut City
Location
215
No.
6911 Eby St.. Merriam
513 Roanoke William H. Riggins
Carbondale
Clyde H. Huffman 600 East Fifth
William F. Wilson, Jr Elsmore William R. Dale
• Strong City. Kansas Glenn E. Kohr 211 Baker
659 East 6th
Nekoma, Kansas
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LODGE DmECroRY—Continued. For location of Lodge Halls marked with • see page following this directory. Secretaries
Anton Damm, Jr. P. O. Box 417 E. Elmer Johnson P. O. Box 3401 Shawnee, Kansas
Roy C. Comstock 110 West Walnut St. Windon J. Senn, Sr. P. 0 . Box 265 Stanser J. Amack Charles A. Jermane 511V4 Main St.
P. O. Box 206 Lyle R. Haskins Hugh R. Coffman
West Mineral, Kansas Guy O. Frazier
Elsmore
Masonic Temple Oscar B. Stokes
R. F. D. 1, Strong City, Kas.
Lloyd J. Beardsley 338 East 8th Ben W. Grimm
Buddie D. Schrott
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St. Francis
Ionic r. Pottawatomie...
St. Francis
St. John
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Sublette
312 354 359
Syracuse
Summerfield Sylvan Grove Sylvia —
St. Marys
Stockton
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Gerald L. Johnson.... Wilfred R. Swinton.. Hunter, Kansas Elburn R. Smith Stafford, Kansas Paul F. Evins
Feb. 16. 1911 1st and 3rd Tuesdays..
Feb. 20, 1889 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Sylvia.-
Syracuse
Kenneth G. Cooper P. O. Box 43 Marion H. Grossman-
Roy B. Jackson Wheeler, Kansas Joseph A. Koelsch.... Harry F. Hershey
Feb. 19; 1896 1st and 3rd Thursday.. Feb. 15. 1899 1st Thursday
Feb. 20. 1889 2nd and 4th Mondays...
Feb. 17, 1881 1st and 3rd Thursdays-
1st and 3rd Mondays.. 1st Wednesday
1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Nelson Jones Bucyrus, Kansas Donald F. Clough.... 216 Kansas Robert M. Beebe Bucyrus, Kansas Francis W. Ludlow..
Stanley E. Boatright.. Caldwell, Kansas William H. Perkins... Harley W. Cross
Summerfield..., Sylvan Grove..
Santa Fe
Newahcuba..
Oct. 18, 1877
Sterling
Sterling
171
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Stanley
Stanley
444
1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Mondays
Feb. 26, 1925 2nd and 4th Thursdays
Feb. 19, 1885
Stafford
Stafford
252
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1st and 3rd Tuesdays..
Feb. 17, 1909 1st and 3rd Thursdays Feb. 15, 1893 1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
Oct. 21; 1875
Oct. 17, 1867
SpearvilleSpivey
Haven
Spring Hill
Spearville Spivey
South Haven
Solomon
Spring Hill
388 347
157
Western Star... Soldier Solomon City..
Smith Center. Soldier
174 24b 105
R. Glen Nichols Arnold L. Staehli Carl W. Hempstead...
Oct. 18, 1877 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Feb. 19, 1885 2nd and 4th ThursdaysOct. 19, 1871 2nd and 4th Tuesdays....
Sincerity
214
1st and 3rd Thursdays..
Feb. 22, 1883
Lake
Silver Lake
Simpson...
Feb. 15, 1882
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Tony E. Partridge 5520 Chadwick Lloyd Eldon Gideon R. F. D. 6, Topeka Loren McClintock
1st and 3rd Mondays... 1st and 3rd Thursdays..
Feb. 14, 1951
Old Mission-
Shawnee Mission.
•153
Joseph Woelfel
Clifford Richard Singleton
Fred V. Lunger Duane C. Urban
Forrest O. Nofftz Emmet H. Stambaugh P. O. Box 51 Ralph M. Burlin 517 North Cypress Paul H. Blackmore
Reuben E. Bowman 212 North Park Ave. Ray E. Haberstroh Stilwell, Kansas Henry E. Marrs 101 South 7th Harvey J. Stewart
Harry B. Leidigh Owen V. Duckworth 256 East Washington Kingman, Kansas Glenn F. Wiswell
Kenneth W. Mirt
Elbert G. Duff Asherville, Kansas Roy W. Lumpkin Floyd C. Swain Ivan R. Wood
Sidney F. Dafforn 4920 Rock Creek Lane, Mission Adolphus H. Thomas
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Mar. 13, 1957 2nd and 4th Wednesdays...
Oct. 17, 1872
Feb. 15, 1889
Orient
Golden Rule..
Siloam
Seabrook...
Woodson..
Towanda..
Topeka
Topeka
Topeka
Topeka
Toronto....
Towanda..
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1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
Feb. 15, 1899 2nd and 4th Mondays
Feb. 17. 1909 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
Mar. 1, 1923 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
Turon
Tyro
Ulysses..
Excelsior.. Urbana
Valley Center.
Turon
Tyro
Ulysses
Uniontown.. Urbana
Valley Center..
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433
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Feb. 19, 1902
1st and 3rd Mondays..
Oct. 17, 1872 1st Monday Feb. 19, 1885 2nd and 4th Tuesdays..
1st and 3rd Mondays
Oct. 16, 1867
Troy
Feb. 15. 1893 2nd and 4th Mondays
Horace
Troy.
352
Tribune
1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Mondays
1st and 3rd Thursdays
Oct. 20, 1870 2nd and 4th Thursdays....
Oct. 17, 1867
Oct. 18, 1859
Topeka
Topeka
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1st and 3rd Thursdays
Feb. 17, 1881
Henri
Tonganoxie..
190
Stated Communications
Oct. 21, 1874 2nd and 4th Mondays
When Chartered
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Name of Lodge
Thayer.
Location
DIRECTORY—Continued.
Thayer
No.
LODGE
Secretaries
Perley Dewaioe Geiger... Raymond V. Fickel Chanute, Kansas Clayton A. Robinson 232 S. Meridian
James B. Goss P. O. Box 121 J. Fay Holmes
Grant E. Speaks R. F. D. 2 Dale Rl Evans Arlington, Kansas Clarence C. Brooks R. F. D., Independence, Kas. Paul B. Heyman
Jerome D. Davis 213 West 3rd St. Coffeyville Lester L. Kennedy P. O. Box 798 Roy T. Ramsey Francis Bailey Earlton, Kansas George W . Riggs 128 S. Cedar St.
John B. Schlatb 510 Garfield Ave. H . Floyd Swilley R. F. D. 1 Gordon C. Wohlgemuth R. F. D. 1, Benton, Kansas William C. Coupland
Ivan A. Engel P. 0 . Box 67 William D. Denholm R. F. D . 2 Francis D. Myrick R. F. D. 5, Brian Road Kenneth N . Pomeroy P. O. Box 2037 Ray B. Ramsey 635 Jewell Ave. Jack C. Pulliam R. F. D. 2
Harry L. Washington 2305 Washburn Ave. Leslie H. Sherman R. F. D. 1 Warren L. Henrie Benton, Kansas Ervin C. Helm
Clayton E. Smith 635 Lake St. William M. Jennings 3008 Arnold Charles J. Sheetz 139 North Courtland Richard L. Jones 726 Grand Court
Kenneth Schultz...
Virgil Dale Stipp..
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Wellsville..
Westmoreland.-
Wetmore
Wakefield.. Walnut
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Washington.. Waterville Wathena Waverly Weir Wellington...
Wellsville..
Westmoreland..
Wetmore...
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Sunflower
Wichita
North Star...
Albert Pike..
Wichita-
Wichita..
Wichita.
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York
Wichita..
• 57
Wichita..
Whitewater.. Whiting
Whitewater.... Whiting
180 250
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White City White Cloud..
White City White Cloud..
380 78
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Wakeeney.
Wakceney...
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Valley Falls.. Vermillion Wakarusa
21 320 402
19, 20, 21, 19, 16, 21. 17.
2nd and 4th Thursdays.. 1871 1st and 3rd Thursdays.... 1870 1st and 3rd Thursdays... 1868 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1885 2nd and 4th Thursdays.. 1887 2nd and 4th Mondays.... 1874 1898 1st and 3rd Mondays..
1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
1st and 3rd Tuesdays.... 2nd and 4th Tuesdays..
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
1st Thursday
1st and 3rd Thursdays
Mar. 13. 1958
1st and 3rd Mondays
Feb. 20. 1895 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
Feb. 16. 1944 2nd and 4th Thursdays
Oct. 19. 1871
Feb. 20. 1889 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Mondays... 1st and 3rd Mondays..
Feb. 12, 1947 Feb. 19. 1885
Feb. 17, 1909 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. Oct. 21, 1869 1st and 3rd Wednesdays....
Feb. 12, 1947
Feb. 18. 1886 2nd and 4th Mondays..
Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb.
Oct. 21. 1869
Feb. 20. 1884
Feb. 21, 1912
Feb. 15, 1882
Oct. 18, 1859 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. Feb. 20, 1889 1st and 3rd Thursdays Feb. 20, 1913 1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
Cloyde A. Lee David C. Ebelmesser
Bill L. Fairchild.. Clarence P. Noe, Jr. Netawaka, Kansas Harold W. Anderson , Harold Ogg, Jr Reserve, Kansas Jimmie A. Jackson Ray Hottman Muscotah, Kansas Robert A. Hamilton , 1610 N. McComas Laurence E. Smith 736 South Crestway Warren G. Bishop 1604 North St. Francis Donald L. Doll 1509 Lotus Robert L. Davis 709 Schweiter Bldg.
Thomas L. Francis 2039 South Estelle Rex Owens 3201/2 South Broadway Harlin V. Knight 220 West 13th St. Gerald R. Shupe 9701 Birch Lane Bruce Newton 328 East First St.
John L. Lockwood, Jr. Walton E. Priest
George J. Scott Norris N. Loyd
Ray H. Gray Carl P. Williams Charles N. Yenkey Pauline, Kansas Nova G. Moody 517 Eighth St. Melvin L. Jones Hatwood G. Foster P. O. Box 175 Chester H. Smith • 1501 Grandview J. Harry George Lyman O. Adams A. Glenn Kincaid R. Eugene Farrow Edward Moran Maurice H. Miller 301 E. Ninth St. Irvin M. Carrow
Roland E. Dial Virgil M. Crawford Kenneth Dale Fletchall 1029 Jackson, Topeka Emil J. Horak 212 Ninth St. Donald H. Swezey Fred C. Payne 115 North Osage, Girard Lloyd G. Lelievre 914 Lincoln Ave. Floyd D. Sorrick, Jr Wayne E. Anderson Jack R. Euler Irvin John Chatelain Samuel J. Ross Frederick J. McCoy 628 North Poplar Glen E. Neis
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Oct. 17, 1872
Feb. 20, 1889
Oct. 17, 1866
Oct. 15, 1873
Samaria.... Jefferson... Windom..
Winfield..
Wallace....
Xenia
Gilead
Wilson Winchester.. Windom
Winfield..
Winona...
Xcnia
Yates Center..
Zenda
298 84 276
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144
378
Stan Smart..
Robert W. King Homer Leroy Sloop George H. Knackstedt.. Inman, Kansas Jack L. Sweeney 1702 Loomis Charles H. Ward, Jr....
Feb. 15, 1888 1st and 3rd Wednesday.. Oct. 20, 1870 1st Wednesday Feb. 16, 1887 2nd and 4th Mondays
WilmoreWilsey
Wilmore.. Wilscy
412 382
Feb. 21, 1907
2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
1st and 3rd Wednesdays....
1st and 3rd Saturdays...
1st and 3rd Mondays...
Gary L. Lattimore..
Conrad C. Swope 400 West Holloway..
Donald F. Taylor R. F. D. 2, Bronson, Kansas
Donald W. York... Frank E. Munsell..
Feb. 17. 1916 1st and 3rd Thursdays.. Feb. 17. 1909 1st and 3rd Mondays....
Anchor
Williamsburg..
'224
Feb. 20. 1884 1st and 3rd Thursdays..
Mar. 1, 1923 1st and 3rd Thursdays..
Bestor G. Brown,.
Wichita
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Masters
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1st and 3rd Tuesdays... Jan Paul Carver 556 South Dellrose Earl C. Hamlin 236 South Volutsia Louis R. Coppoc
When Chartered
Feb. 12, 1953
Name of Lodge
Trinity
Location
Wichita
No.
LODGE DIRECTORY—Concluded.
For location of Lodge Halls marked with * see page following this directory. Secretaries
Rex A. Bridgeman Nashville, Kansas
Carl F. Harder 201 South Prairie
Ivan Paul Camp R. F. D. 2, Bronson, Kansas
Richard J. Bellman 1520 MiUington Richard R. Babst
John J. Moeller Edward E. Leu Charles L. Rostine
David O. Martindale 1615 Payne St. William J. Kitkham P. O. Box 2513 Guy H. Bethell R. F. D. 1, Quenemo, Kansas Wendel G. Fcrrin Clarence F. Nelson
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LOCATION OF LODGE HALLS 2—421 Delaware St. J—^^728 Minnesota Ave. 5—5th & Kansas 6—1001 Massachusetts St. 7—7221/4 N . Washington St. 8—15V4 Scott Ave. 9—1001 Massachusetts St. 10—421 Delaware St. 12—428 Merchant St. 15—2015 Lakin St. 17—Tenth and Van Buren Sts. 18—122 S. Main St. 19—118 N . Chestnut St. 37—101 E. Miami Ave. 38—SVi N . Washington St. 51—^Tenth and Van Buren Sts. 54—11111 Johnson Drive 57—839 N . Market St. 60—336 S. Santa Fe St. 68—421 Delaware St. 74—526V'2 SUte St. 86—320^2 S. Broadway 90—901 W . Lyman Ave. 91—907 Vi Broadway 96—8502 Parallell, Kansas City 97—1241^ S. Main St. 98—110 N . W . Third St. 99—220 W . Thirteenth St. 102—129 W, Ninth St. 103-102 N . Highland Ave. 106—fiOOVi N . Main St. 110—110 E. Eighth St. 117—117 V2 N . Central 124—14th & Adams
133—202 South B St. 137—12314 W . Main St. 140—61/2 N . Walnut St. 142—106 E. Broadway 150—124 S. Washington St. 153—5201 West 75th St. Shawnee Mission 168—1857 N . Broadway 172—122% S. Main St. 187—Sixth and Pine Sts. 195—Eleventh and Main Sts. 222—509 First St. 225—Tenth and Van Buren Sts. 246—10314 N . Main St. 265—123y2 S. Main St; 271—1732 V4 North 25th St. 272—803 N . Seventh St. 297—10161/2 Washington St. 303—328 E. First St. 306—215 N . Franklin 307—108 S. Broadway 311—Kearney Ave 313—3201/2 S. Broadway 321—920 V2 Main St. 322—1442 South 30th St. 3 3 1 - 1 2 3 N . Vine St. 333—914 Southwest Blvd. 364—108^4 N . Ash St. 369—2024-Quindaro Blvd. 385—1900 James St. 433—3755 E. Douglas Ave. 436—8049 Overland Park Drive 438—25th and New Jersey SlJ. 445—14th & Adams
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DECEASED PAST G R A N D MASTERS A N D YEAR O F SERVICE. 1856-7-8-9 —Richard R. Rees 1860 —George H. Fairchild 1861-2-3-^1-5—Jacob Saqui —Moses S. Adams 1866-7 1868-9-1870 1 —John H. Brown 1871-2 —John M. Price 1873-4 —Owen A. Bassett —Issac B. Sharp 1875 1876 —Jacob D. Rush —John Guthrie 1877 —Edwin D . Hillyer 1878 1879-1880 —^Joseph D . McCleverty 1881-2 —^William Cowgill —George S. Green 1883 1884 —J. Jay Buck —Matthew M. Miller 1885 —Silas E. Sheldon 1886 —Henry C. Cook 1887 1888 —^Watson M. Lamb —George C. Kenyon 1889 1890 —John C. Postlethwaite —Andrew M. Callaham 1891 —David B. Fuller 1892 —William D. Thompson 1893 1894 —George W . Clark —James H. McCall 1895 —Chiles C. Coleman 1896 —William-M. Shaver 1897 —Maurice L. Stone 1898 —Henry C. Loomis 1899 —Charles J. Webb 1900 1901 —Perry M. Hoisington 1902 —^Thomas E. Dewey
1903—Bestor G. Brown 1904—Thomas G. Fitch 1905—Samuel R. Peters 1906—Thomas L. Bond 1907—Edward W . Wellington 1908—Henry F. Mason 1909—Fred Washbon 1910—Marion K. Brundage 1911—Alex A. Sharp 1912—William Easton Hutchinson 1913—Elrick C. Cole 1914—Charles H. Chandler 1915—William L. Burdick 1916—Giles H. Lamb 1917—Charles E. Lobdell 1918—^William I. Stuart 1919—Owen J. Wood 1920—Hugh P. Farrelly 1921—Ben S. Paulen 1922—John McCuIlagh 1923—Richard E. Bird 1924—Elmer F. Strain 1925—Charles A. Loucks 1926—John W. Neilson 1927—Charles N . Fowler 1930—Jay B. Kirk 1931—J. Forrest Ayres 1932—John M. Kinkel 1933—George O. Foster 1936—James H. Wendorff 1937—Charley B. Erskine 1945—Harry D. Evans 1950—Lynn R. Brodrick 1951—Clarence G. Nevins
DECEASED DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. John A. Ferrell—died June 21, 1922 B. Harold GroflF—died October 28, 1950
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LIVING PAST GRAND MASTERS A N D ADDRESSES. 1928—Ferris M. Hill, 727 Market St., Emporia. 1929—George F. Beezley, Girard. 1934—James A. Gassier, People's Bank Bldg., McPherson. 1935—Otto R. Souders, 710 Schweiter Bldg., Wichita. 1938—Henry S. Buzick, Jr., Sylvan Grove. 1939—Claud F. Young, 1733 Sixteenth St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 1940—Arthur H. Strickland, 2321 Tauromee, Apt. 22, Kansas City 2, Kansas 1941—Roscoe E. Peterson, 423 W . Seventh St., Lamed. 1942—Cline C. Curtiss, Colby. 1943—Charles S. McGinness, 320 W . 8th St., Topeka. 1944—James H. Trice, Medicine Lodge. 1946—Samuel G. Wiles, Macksville. 1947—James H. Stewart, Jr., 13215 W . 21st St., R.F.D. No. 7 Wichita.
1948—E. Glenn Robison, Gridley. 1949—William H. Harrison, Downs. 1952—S. Allan Daugherty, 401 S. Seneca, Wichita 13. 1953—Bruce Newton, 328 E. 1st St., Wichita. 1954—Floyd S. Ecord, Burlington. 1955—Scott E. Kelsey, 1346 Arter, Topeka. 1956—Karl J. Baumgartner, P. O. Box 238, Goodland 1957—Richard L. Becker, Columbia • Bldg., Coflfeyville. 1958—Earl R. Brown, Plains. 1959—Addison C. Irby, 209 S. Main, Fort Scott. I960—Ray W . Kinzie P. O. Box 56 . Wichita. 1961—John H. Murray 1020 S. 4th St. Leavenworth 1962—Armand H. Bishop C/o Post Office, Parsons
GRAND TREASURERS. 1856—Beverlin Beck 1857—^William Y. Roberts 1858-1891—Christian Beck 1892-1902—R. E. Torrington
1903-1909—Albert Sarbach 1910-1933—W. Frank March 1934-1937—^John McCullagh 1938-1961—Ben S. Paulen 1961—Floyd A. Palmer
GRAND SECRETARIES. 1856 — C . T. Harrison 1857-1860—Charles Mundee 1861-1870—Erasmus T. Carr 1871-1893—^John H. Brown
1894-1928—Albert K. Wilson 1929-1953—Elmer F. Strain 1954-1958—Arthur H. Strickland 1959 —Charles S. McGinness
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LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION BUT N O T CHARTERED. Allen, 1923; Burlington, 1863; Delaware, 1857; Denver City (Denver Lodge), 1860; Englevale, 1899; Leavenworth (Adelpha), 1868; Lecompton (Geary), 1857; Leota, 1878; Lindsborg, 1884; Lindsay (Friendship), 1868; Opolis, 1885; Powhattan (Buckeye), 1896; Wheaton, 1903; White Water, 1927.
LODGE CHARTERS REVOKED, SURRENDERED OR CONSOLIDATED. Alden No. 308, with Sterling No. 171, 1957; Allen No. 335, 1923; Americus No. 62, 1869; Andale No. 253, with Mt. Hope 238, 1894; Argonia (Chikaskia) No. 285, 1912; Atchison (St. Johns) No. 26, 1861; Aubry No. 30, 1863; Auraria No. 37, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; Bennington N o . 180, 1944 Beaumont No. 439, with Joppa N o . 223, 1937; Big Springs (Shawnee) No. 9, 1867; Blaine N o . 337, with Westmoreland No. 257, 1894; Bluff City No. 313 1897; Bluff City N o . 325, 1903; Boling No. 365, with Tonganoxie (Henri) N o 190, 1937; Bucklin No. 325, 1896; Cato N o . 153, with Farlington (Godfrey) N o 124, 1894; Cedar Vale No. 164, 1883; Cedar Vale (Myrtle) No. 164, 1894 Chanute (King David) No. 4 l 6 , with Cedar No. 103, 1937; Clifford (White water) N o . 148, with Halcyon N o . 120, 1876; Clinton (Ashlar) N o . 87, 1879 Coyville N o . 57, 1955; Delavan No. 375, with Kansas No. 307, 1936; Edwards ville (Composite) N o . 152, 1879; Emmett No. 387, with Pottawatomie No. 52 1939; Emporia No. 12, 1863; Enterprise No. 353, 1910; Elk City (Elk Creek) No. 20, 1863; Esbon (Salem) N o . 228, 1939; Farlington (Godfrey) N o . 124, with Girard No. 93, 1932; Frankfort No. 67, 1876; Freeport (Lily) No. 301, with Bluff City No. 313, 1892; Fort Scott (Rising Sun) N o . 46, with Bourbon N o . 8, 1878; Fort Gibson (Alpha) No. 122, with Grand Lodge of Indian Territory, 1878; Golden City No. 34, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; Greeley No. 211, with Delphian No. 44, 1940; Grenola (Canopy) No. 248, with Moline No. 267, 1937; Hanover (Star) No. 69, 1919; Hiawatha (Triune) N o . 216, 1883; High Prairie No. 25, 1892; Ida No. 170, 1881; Indianola No. 34 (later. Great Light), 1877; Irving No. 112 with Blue Rapids N o . 169, 1958; Kanorado No. 443, with Goodland No. 321, I960; Leavenworth (Calvary) N o . 50, with King Solomon No. 10, 1876; Leavenworth (dispensation Landmark, charter St. Johns), N o . 26, 1870; Lecompton No. 13, 1865; Liberty N o . 123, with Keystone N o . 102, 1918; Lincolnville No. 315, 1896; Lindsborg (Phoenix) N o . 253, 1888; Linn No. 170 with Frontier No. 104, 1962; Louisburg N o . 180, 1894; Luray No. 153, with Lucas (Blue Hill) No. 198, 1943; Lyons No. 192, 1895; Montana (Evergreen) No. 86, 1888; Monticello No. 43, 1875; Mt. Pleasant N o . 58, 1888; Neosho Rapids No. 77 (Changed to Ionic), 1879; Nevada City (Nevada) No. 36, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; Newton (Magnolia) N o . 231, with Newton No. 142, 1901; North Lawrence (Valley) No. 30, with Lawrence No. 6, 1876; North Lawrence (Valley) No. 30, second charter, 1887; Olivet (Astra) N o . 363, 1908; Osage Mission (Mission) No. 92, 1897; Osawatomie (Osage Valley) No. 24, 1863; Ottawa No. 128, with Franklin No. 18, 1906; Ottawa (Melody) No. 400, with Ottawa No. 18, 1928; Ottumwa No. 11, 1863 and 1871; Paola (Miami) No. 69, with Paola No. 37; 1876; Pardee (dispensation Lincoln, charter Center) No. 69, 1871; Paris No. 22; 1871; Parkerville N o . 168, with Dwight N o . 374, 1937; Perryville (Perry) No. 52, 1877; Piper N o . 385, with Delaware N o . 96, 1937; Pittsburg (Owen A. Bassett) No. 367, with Pitts-
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burg No. 187, 1911; Pomona No. 138, 1901; Rosalia No. 434, with Leon (Joppa) No. 223, 1961; Richfield No. 303, 1892; Richmond No. 426, with Delphian No. 44, 1946; Salina (John H. Brown) No. 216, with Salina No. 60, 1907; Salt Lake City (Mt. Morih) No. 70, with Grand Lodge of Utah, 1872; Saratoga N o . 216, 1892; Scanton (Perfect Square) No. 220, 1908;. Seneca No.: 39, 1875; Severance No. 313 with Smithton No. 1, 1951; Shawnee No. 54, 1928; Springdale No. 152, 1887; Stanton N o . 18, 1863; Stanton (Zion) No. 108, 1883; Tecumseh No. 15, 1874; Timber Ridge (Dick Rees) No. 59, 1887; Trading Post (Blooming Grove) No. 41, 1904; Turner No. 425, with Ben Hur No. 322, 1937; Twin Falls (Olive) No. 181, 1885; Valley Center (Ark) No. 243, 1902; Virginia City N o . 43, with Grand Lodge of Montana, 1866; Waldron No. 377 with Anthony N o . 200, 1957; Walton No. 323, 1895; Westphalia (Avon) N o , 305, with Delphian N o . 44, 1963; Wetmore N o . 53, with Polar Star No. 130, 1944; White Water (Brainerd) No. 280, 1927; Winfield No. 58, with Adelphia N o . 110, 1903.
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G R A N D LODGES I N CORRESPONDENCE W I T H T H E G R A N D LODGE O F KANSAS; ALSO T H E NAMES A N D ADDRESSES O F G R A N D SECRETARIES. Alabama—GORDON L . EVATT, P. O. Box 98, Montgomery Arizona—GERALD I. CRAIG, 4th Ave. & Monroe, Phoenix 3 Arkansas—L. LELAND M C D A N I E L , Albert Pike Memorial Temple, Little Rock California—EDWARD H . SIEMS, 1111 California St., San Francisco 8 Colorado—HARRY W . BUNDY, 319 Masonic Temple, Denver 2 Connecticut—EARLE K . HALING, 201 Ann St., Hartford 3 Delaware—CHESTER R . JONES, 818 Market St., Wilmington 24 Dist. of Columbia—J. AUGUST J O H N S O N , JR., Masonic Temple, 801 13th St. N . W., Washington Florida—WILLIAM A. W H I T C O M B , Suite 1014 Greenleaf Bldg., 208 Laura St., Jacksonville 2 Georgia—DANIEL W . LOCKLIN, 811 Mulberry, Macon Idaho—HERBERT H . EBERLE, P. O. Box 1677, Boise Illinois—PAUL R . STEPHENS, P. O. Box 110, Rushville Indiana—DWIGHT L . SMITH, Masonic Temple, Indianapolis 4 Iowa—RALPH E . W H I P P L E , P. O. Box 271, Cedar Rapids Kentucky—ALPHEUS E . ORTON, 1000 S. 4th St., Louisville 3 Louisiana—D. PETER LAGUENS, J R . , 1300 Masonic Temple, New Orleans 12 Maine—EARLE D . WEBSTER, 415 Congress, Portland 3 Maryland—GERALD M . PINE, 225 N . Charles St., Baltimore 1 Massachusetts—EARL W . TAYLOR, 51 Boylston, Boston 16 Michigan—CHARLES T . SHERMAN, Masonic Temple, Grand Rapids 2 Minnesota—DAVID E . PALMER, 6th & Smith Ave., St. Paul 2 Mississippi—CECIL A. T H O R N , Box 1030, Meridian Missouri—ELMER W . WAGNER, 3681 Lindell, St. Louis 8 Montana—BYRON F . GAITHER, P. O. Box 1158, Helena Nebraska—CARL R . GREISEN, 401 Masonic Temple, Omaha 2 Nevada—EDWARD C . PETERSON, P. O. Box 467, Carson City New Hampshire—HAROLD O . CADY, P. O. Box 299, Concord New Jersey—HARVEY C . WHILDEY, Masonic Temple, Trenton New Mexico—CHANDLER C . THOMAS, Box 535, Albuquerque N e w Y o r k — W E N D E L L K . W A L K E R , Masonic Hall, 71 West 23rd St., New York 10 North Carolina—CHARLES A. HARRIS, P. O. Box 6506, Raleigh North Dakota—CLIFFORD E. MILLER, Box 1269, Fargo O h i o — A N D R E W J. W H I T E , J R . , 634 High St., Worthington Oklahoma—J. FRED LATHAM, Masonic Temple, Guthrie Oregon—HARRY D . PROUDFOOT, Masonic Temple, 1119 S. W . Park Ave., Portland 5 Pennsylvania—ASHBY B . PAUL, Masonic Temple, Philadelphia 7 Puerto Rico—JUAN L . MATOS CINTRON, P. O. Box 8385, Santurce, Puerto Rico Rhode Island—ARTHUR R . COLE, 127 Dorrance St., Providence 3 South Carolina—HENRY F . COLLINS, 1401 Senate St., Columbia South Dakota—^JOHN S. ROWE, P. O. Box 468, Sioux Falls Tennessee—THOMAS E . DOSS, BOX 216, Nashville 1 Texas—HARVEY C . BYRD, P. O. Box 446, Waco Utah—CLARENCE M . GROSHELL, Masonic Temple, Salt Lake City 2 Vermont—AARON H . GROUT, P. O. Box 443, Burlington Virginia—ARCHER B . GAY, Masonic Temple, 107 W. Broad St., Richmond 20 Washington—^DANIEL T . SIMMONS, Masonic Temple, Tacoma 3 West Virginia—JULIAN B . HOLLINGSWORTH, P. O. Box 2346, Charleston 28 Wisconsin—PAUL W . GROSSENBACH, 1125 N . Astor St., Milwaukee 2 Wyoming—MARCUS R . NICHOLS, P . O . Box 459. Casper
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FOREIGN GRAND SECRETARIES. Alberta—EDWARD H . RIVERS, 330 12th Ave. S.W., Calgary Argentina—CARLOS W I L S O N , Cangallo 1242, Buenos Aires Austria—RUDOLPH RAPPOS, I, Dorotheergasse 12, Vienna Belgium—RENE DESGAIN, 5 Rue D u Chene, Brussels Bolivia—HUMBERTO FRIAS ROJAS, Postal N o . 573, La Paz Brazil (Amazonas and Acre)—JOAQUIN GOMES LOUREIRO, Rua Leovegildo Coehlo, 294, Manaus, Amazonas Brazil (Ceara)—^WILSON ACHILLES D A SILVA, Caixa Postal 76, Fortaleza, Ceara Brazil (Minas Gerais)—SERGIO A. IVANENKO, Caixa Postal 5, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais Brazil (Paraiba)—ODEMAR NACRE GOMES, Rua Duque de Caixa 260, Joao Pessoa, Paraiba Brazil (Parana)—OCTALINE RODRIGES BRANCO, Caixa Postal 1363, Curitiba, Parana Brazil (Piaui)—LOURFVAL E . VIEIRA, Caixa Postal 10, Teresina, Piaui Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)—MARIO HERDY SILVA, P. O. Box 2215, Rio de Janeiro Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul)—OSWALDO BAUCKE, Caixa Postal 683, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul Brazil (Santa Catarina)—JANYR GODINHO, Caixa Postal 536, Florianapolis, Santa Catarina Brazil (Sao P a u l o ) — E R W I N SEIGNEMARTIN, Caixa Postal 8348, Sao Paulo British Columbia—JOHN H . N . MORGAN, 692 Seymour St., Vancouver 2 Canada (Ontario)—EWART G . DDCON, P. O. Drawer 217, Hamilton, Ontario Chile—OSCAR PEREIRA H . , Casilla 2867, Santiago China—^TING C H I E N , P. O. Box 758, Taipei, Taiwan Colombia—RICARDO STEFFENS E . , Apartado N o . 333, Barranquilla Costa Rica—ENRIQUE CHAVES B., Apartado Postal Y, San Jose Cuba—EDUARDO R . LOPEZ Bobadilla, Masonic Grand Lodge, Havana Denmark—ALFRED NYVANG, 23 Blegdamsveg, Copenhagen Ecuador—DR. BRUNO SADUN, P. O. Box 932, Guayaquil El Salvador—CARLOS ALFANSO CASTELLANOS, 2A Calle Oriente, N o . 4 3 1 , San Salvador England—JAMES W . STUBBS, Freemason's Hall, Gt. Gueen St., London, W . C. 2 Finland—MARTTI V. MUSTAKALLIO, P. Esplanaadikatu 35 E., Helsinki France—S. J. L. HUMBERT, 65 Boulevard Bineau, Neuilly-sur Seine Germany—^RICHARD MULLER-BORNER, P. O. Box 16288, Frankfort a.M. Greece—N. ECONOMOPOULOS, N O . 19 ACHARNON St., Athens 109 Guatemala—^J. A N T O N I O GONZALES O . , Apartado Postal 48, Guatemala City Honduras—ABEL VILLACORTA QSNEROS, P. O. Box 336, Tegucigalpa Iceland—OLAFUR GISLASON, Borgartun 4, P. O. Box 44, Reykjavik India—P. M. SUNDARAM, Freemason's Hall, Janpath, P. O. Box 681, N e w Delhi 1 Ireland—J. O. HARTE, Freemason's Hall, Molesworth St., Dublin Israel—SHLOMO ZARANKIN, P. O. Box 2080, Tel-Aviv Italy (Grand Orient)—^UMBERTO GENOVA, Via Giustiniani K. S., Rome Japan—CARL T . NAKAMURA, Bldg. No. 13, Shiba, Sakae-Cho Minato-Ku, Tokyo Luxembourg—LEON HAMUS, Case postale No. 260, Luxembourg-Ville Manitoba—THOMAS C . JACKSON, Masonic Temple, Donald and Ellice, Winnepeg 2 (Canada) Mexico (Baja California)—FERNANDO CESENA CASTRO, Apartado 57, Tecate, Baja Calif. Mexico (Campeche)—OMAR C . OLIVERA, Apartado Postal N o . 17, Campeche Mexico (Cosmos)—REYNALDO LECHUGA F . , Apartado 171, Chihuahua, Chih. Mexico (Del Pacifico)—INOCENCIO HICUERA VERDUGO, Apartado Postal 20, Guaymas, Sonora
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Mexico (Nuevo Leon)—JOSE GALVAN SOLIS, Apt. 309, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon Mexico (San Luis Potosi)—JOSE MENDOZA ALFARO, Apartado Postal N o . 104, San Luis Potosi Mexico (Tamaulipas)—RUBEN MARQUEZ R O M O , Apartado Postal N o . 419, Tampico, Tamaulipas Mexico ( Y o r k ) — C A N T W E L L C . BROWN, Apartado Postal N o . 1986, Mexico, D . F. Netherlands—^DR. P. J. V A N LOO, Fluwelen Burgwal 22, The Hague New Brunswick—ALBERT C. LEMMON, P. O. Box 430, St. John New South Wales—JAMES S . MILLER, 289 Castlereagh St., Sydney New Zealand—F. G. NORTHERN, 39-41 Ghuznee St., Wellington C 2 Nicaragua—GREG A. TAPIA, P . O. Box 102, Managua Norway—ODD LIE-DAVIDSEN, Store Landsoges Stamhus, Nedre Vollgate 19, Oslo Nova Scotia—HAROLD F . SIPPRELL, P. O. Box 214, Halifax Panama—JULIO A. RAMOS, P . O. Box 84, Panama City Peru—LUIS F . ANDRADE D E L VALLE, Washington 1125, Lima Philippine Islands—ESTEBAN MUNARRIZ, 1440 San Marcelino, Manila Prince Edward Island—FLOYD DRAKE, P. O. Box 337, Charlottetown Quebec—J. McL. MARSHALL, 2295 St. Mark C t , Montreal 25 (Canada) Queensland—V. I. CARTER, Box 675 K. G. P. O., Brisbane (Australia) Saskatchewan—RICHMOND MAYSON, Box 246, Regina Scotland—ALEX F . BUCHAN, 96 George St., Edinburgh 2 South Australia—F. J. ELLEN, Freemason's Hall, North Terrace, Adelaide Sweden—SvEN SVEDEN, Blasieholmsgatan 6, Stockholm C Switzerland—GILBERT JOMINI, 25 Effingerstrasse, Berne Tasmania—H. A. W I L K I N S O N , 119 Macquarie St., Hobart Turkey—NAFIZ EKEMAN, Nuruziya Sokak 25, Beyoglue-Istanbul Venezuela—MIGUEL A. T E J E D A R., Este 3 N o . 5, Apartado 927, Caracas Victoria—C. W . DAVIS, 25 Collins St., Melbourne (Australia) Western Australia—N. J. M U N R O , BOX D 177, G. P. O., Perth
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GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF T H E GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS NEAR OTHER U.S. GRAND LODGES A N D THEIR ADDRESSES. Alabama—ENCY F . YEILDING, 215 W . Irvine Ave., Florence Arizona—^ROBERT F . HENDERSON, 3407 N . 24th Ave., Phoenix Arkansas—JOHN H . BELFORD, 1301 Pine Valley, Little Rock California—PHIL N . MYERS, LOS Angeles Colorado—LEO R . GOTTLIEB, Trinidad Connecticut—^JOHN MASTERSON, 11 Fremont St., New London Delaware—FRANCIS W . H U K I L L , 501 W . Main St., Middleton Dist. of Columbia—WILLIAM H . ROHRMAN, 3051 Idaho Ave., N.W., Washington 16, D . C. Florida—GRANT G . GLIDER, 4 N . E. 111th St., Miami Shores Georgia—MAX L . SEGALLS, Metter Idaho—GEORGE R . SCHWANER, Richfield Illinois—GEORGE EDWARD ANDERSON, Route 1, Galatia Indiana—DALE A. ANDERSON, Qayton Kentucky—HERBERT H . BENNETT, Hardinsburg Louisiana—^JOHN B . ARMSTRONG, P. O. Box 669, Lake Charles Maine—RAYMOND M . RIDEOUT, 99yz Green S t , Augusta Maryland—NoRMAN P. WALTERS, Centreville Massachusetts—GEORGE W . GRAY, 210 Atwater Road, Springfield Michigan—WILBER M . BRUCKER, 2850 Penobscot Bldg., Detroit Minnesota—MONTREVILLE J. BROWN, 2184 Sargeant Ave., St.- Paul '""' ' "^ Mississippi—ROBERT W . H I N T O N , Lumberton Missouri—J. MORGAN DONELSON, Princeton Montana—SHELDON REDISKE, Baker Nebraska—HOWARD J. H U N T E R , Wahoo Nevada—FRANK W . JONES, P. O. Box 136, Gabbs New Hampshire—ROBERT C . LAING, Manchester New Jersey—^JULIUS W . LODGEK, 213 Fern Ave., Collingswood New Mexico—HOWELL GRIMES, P. O. Box 571, Hobbs New York—PAUL H . HYSER, 73 St. James Place, Brooklyn 38 North Carolina—^JoEL J. FAULK, P. O. Box 2389, Charlotte North Dakota—CLIFFORD E . MILLER, P. O. Box 1269, Fargo Ohio—^JAMES J. HARBAGE,-1120 Morning Drive, Worthington Oklahoma—HAROLD P. COOK, 810 E. Qeveland, Guthrie Oregon—RICHARD V. CARLESON, 6975 N . E. Alameda, Portland 13 Puerto Rico—CLIFFORD S. W H A L L , P. O. Box 1170, San Juan Rhode Island—G. HARVEY FAULKNER, 23 Davis Ave., Cranston South Carolina—']. RAY DAWKINS, Prosperity, S. C South Dakota—WILLLAM E. MITCHELL, Plankinton Tennessee—WILLIAM R . PATTON, J R . , 229 Nolachucky Ave., Erwin Texas—W. B. BALL, 613 Frost Bldg., San Antonio Utah—ERIC AUGUST BJORKLUND, 916 S. 12th E., Salt Lake City Vermont—EARL S. W R I G H T , Rutland Virginia—JOHN P. STOKES, 7400 Glebe Road, Richmond 26 Washington—H. SUMMERS BENNETT, C/O Wesley Gardens, Des Moines W E S T VIRGINIA—MILTON E . BROOKMAN, P. O.. Box 683, Princeton Wisconsin—CHARLES W . HEIDEMANN, Altoona Wyoming^—System not recognized
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G R A N D REPRESENTATIVES O F T H E G R A N D LODGE OF KANSAS NEAR FOREIGN G R A N D LODGES A N D THEIR ADDRESSES. Alberta—FREDERICK S. BIRD, 2532 Toronto Crescent, Calgary (Canada) Argentina—ATILIO D . GROSSO, Buenos Aires Austria—ROBERT ROSENBAUM, W i e n VII Kirchengasse 18, Vienna Belgium—ANDRE FRANCOIS, Bruxelles Bolivia—^THOMAS D . LONSDALE, Casilla 564, La Paz Brazil (Amazonas & Acre)—^VALTERIO ALVES CAVALCANTE, Rua Major Facundo No. 1266, Fortaleza Brazil (Ceara)—ALFREDO RIBEIRO SOARES, Manaus (Ceara) Brazil (Paraiba)—SEVERING MACEDO PAIVA, BOX N O . 1, Joao Pessoa (Paraiba) Brazil (Parana)—^ELPIDIO SILVA, P. O. Box 1363, Curitiba (Parana) Brazil (Piaui)—SALOMAO X . GONCALVES, P. O. Box 10, Teresina (Piaui) Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)—HELY FRANCO BELMINO, Rio de Janeiro Brazil (Minas Gerais)—Luiz SAYAO DEFARIO, Faria Ave., Afonso Pena 908, Belo Horizonte (Minas Gerais) Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul)—ANNIBAL GARCIA, P. O. Box 683, Porto Alegre Brazil (Santa Catarina)—ADOLFO N I C H O L I C H , D e Cilva (Santa Catarina) Brazil (Sao P a u l o ) — M A N U E L NOBREGA FERNANDES, Sao Paulo British Columbia—FRED TOMLINSON, Bamberton, Victoria (B. C , Canada) Canada—ALAN BROUGHTON, 20 Coulson Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Chile—GUILLERMO MORALES BELTRAMI, Casilla 3620, Santiago China—SANFORD W . CHEN, P. O. Box 758, Taipei, Taewan, China Colombia—^ARMANDO FUENTES, Santa Marta Costa Rica—^JORGE HBRRERA, Alajuela Cuba—ENRIQUE G . ALBERDI, Havana Denmark—OLAF L . KONGSTED, Hauser Plads 32, Copenhagen Ecuador—FERNANDO LUCES CORTES, P. O. Box 932, Guayaquil El Salvador—EDGAR PATRICK T H O M P S O N , San Miguel England—Col. GEORGE TREVOR KELWAY, St. Anne's, Milford Haven Pembrokeshire Finland—HOLGER LIINPAA, Rauhankatu 6 A, Helsinki France—BERNARD J. LANE, 2 Rue des Dardanelles, Paris X V I I Germany—HANS A. F. MEINEKE, Kirchbachstrasse 208 a, Bremen Greece—ANASTASE KOFINIOTIS, 26 Skoufoc St., Athens Guatemala—^MANUEL A. TRIBOUILLIER ROBLES, 8A-Calle N o . 5-43, Guatemala City 4 (C. A.) Honduras—RENE SAGASTUME, Tegucigalpa (C. A.) Iceland—BjARNi BjARNASON, Bankastraeti 9, Reykjavik India—Dr. A. C. U K I L , 57 McLeod St., Calcutta Ireland—CHARLES P . WOAKES, 1 Highfield Park, Dublin Israel—AARON ROSENFELD, Haifa Italy (Grand Orient)—Prof. Dr. ARRIGO ORSI, Via Letizia 4, Milano Japan—DAVID M E T H , Masonic Bldg., 13-1 Shiba, Sakae-Cho Minato-Ku, Tokyo Luxembovirg— Manitoba—^JOHN CUTHILL, Reston Mexico—(Baja Calif.)— Mexico (Campeche) — Mexico (Cosmos)—EDUAHDO VIDAL LOYA, Apartado N o . 171, Libertad 1004, Chihuahua Mexico (Del Pacifico)— Mexico (Nuevo Leon)—FIDEL C . MIRELES, Monterrey (Nuevo Leon) Mexico (San Luis Potosi)— Mexico (Tamaulipas)—REUBEN A. MARTINEZ, Matamoros (Tamaulipas)
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Mexico (York)—FREDRICK W . V O N S O N , Morena 4o6, Mexico 12, D . F. Netherlands—G. TANIS, Van Houtenlaan, Groningen New Brunswick—^PERLEY E . ROY, 302 Radio St., Newcastle New South Wales—HENRY LARKIN, 10 Nesca Parade, Newcastle New Zealand—JAMES G . DYKES, C/O Bank of N e w Zealand, Dunedin, C 1 Nicaragua—^ANIBAL GARCIA LARGAESPADA, Managua (C. A.) Norway—FROYSTEIN HALVORSEN, Ivar Aasens vei 26, Vinderen pr, Olso Nova Scotia—IRA B . LOHNES, Freemason's Home, Windsor (Canada) Panama—SOCRATES ROIS MENDEZ, Apartado 84, Panama Peru—^VICTOR MARTINEZ COQUIS, Lima Philippine Islands—ALFREDO CRUZ SESE, 22 Bugallon St., San Juan, Rizal Prince Edward Islands—ROBERT OSWALD Y E O , Porthill, Prince Edward Island Quebec—B. M. MACCHARLES, 779 de Tonnancourt St., Three Rivers (Canada) Queensland—S. S. SPURR, Sydenham, Northgate Road, Nundah, N . E. 3, Brisbane Saskatchewan—E. H. KNOWLES, Regina (Canada) Scotland—HARRY V. D E LOREY, 11 Duddingston Road, Edinburgh 15 South Australia—WILLIAM HENRY ESSEX, 20 Marlborough St., Brighton Sweden—^TORSTEN HANSTROM, Wittstocksgatan 9, Stockholm Switzerland—FRITZ KRAEHENBUGHL, 16 Leonhard-Rogazeweg, Zurich 55 Tasmania—H. B. FOWLER, 20 Delamere Crescent, Launceston Turkey— Venezuela—NICANOR GARCIA BAPTISTA, Apartado Postal 927, Caracas Victoria—C. T. F. GOY, 76 Copin St., East Malvern, Melbourne, (Australia) Western Australia—GEORGE CLIFTON KINSMAN, 57 Wasley St., North Perth
G R A N D REPRESENTATIVES O F OTHER U.S. GRAND LODGES NEAR T H E GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS A N D THEIR ADDRESSES. Alabama—J. W E N D E L L READY, Wellington Arizona—^ROBERT H . GIBBS, 5262 State Ave., Kansas City Arkansas—ARTHUR M . WILLLAMS, P. O. Box 15, Arkansas City California—ScoTT E. KELSEY, 1346 Arter, Topeka Colorado—LAUREN DALE RIGG, Leon Connecticut—WILLIAM T . SCHLICHTER, 403 Washington St., Clay Center Delaware—ARTHUR W . BOYER, 948 Perry Ave., Wichita Dist. of Columbia—FERRIS M . H I L L , 727 Market, Emporia Florida—RAY W . KINZIE, P . O. Box 56, Wichita Georgia—ELROY E . TILLOTSON, 211 S. Colborn, lola Idaho—^WILLIAM J. KIRKHAM, P. O. Box 2513, Wichita Illinois—ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, 2321 Tauromee, Apt. 22, Kansas City 2 Indiana—EARL R . BROWN, Plains Kentucky—REGINALD G . T H O M S O N , Dwight Louisiana—HARRY E . CROSSWHITE, 525 New York, Holton M a i n e — C E Q L F . DRAKE, Norton Maryland—^RICHARD H . CRAVENS, Box 903, Salina Massachusetts—^VERNNON D . MARTIN, 121 W . Sixth St., Concordia Michigan—OwEN E. HODGSON, 660 Highland, Salina Minnesota—KENNETH N . POMEROY, 1907 Randolph, Topeka Mississippi—FLOYD KITTELL, 812 W . 6th St., Coffeyville Missouri—^THOMAS L . FRANCIS, 2039 S. Estelle, Wichita Montana—PASCHAL W . LUNDY, Ness City Nebraska—HOMER B . OSBORN, 1703 E. Lewis, Wichita 7 Nevada—FRANK M . Y E O M A N , P . O. Box 309, Kingman
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N e w Hampshire^—JAMES A. CASSLER, People's Bank Bldg., McPherson ' '- "' New Jersey—ROBERT M . RILEY, 1888 Armstrong, Kansas City •" '• N e w Mexico—MARTIN H . POTTER, 323 E. 6th, Pratt ' •••• '• • ' '-• New York—GEORGE F . BEEZLEY, Girard North Carolina—B. RALPH BOLINGER, Bucklin North Dakota—ARTHUR C . HODGSON, P. O. Box 529, Lyons Ohio—^JoHN H . MURRAY, 1020 S. 4th, Leavenworth Oklahoma—BRUCE N E W T O N , 326 E. 1st Ave., Wichita Oregon—^THOMAS J. D U N N I N G , 1015 Laramie, Atchison Puerto Rico—CHARLES H . BARKER, Toronto Rhode Island—^J. H E N R Y R E B , P. O. Box 307, Osawatomie South Carolina—OTTO R . SOUDERS, 710 Schweiter Bldg., Wichita South Dakota—CARL E . GEORGESON, Lenora Tennessee—FLOYD A. PALMER, P. O. Box 236, Independence Texas—CLAUD F . Y O U N G , 1733 Sixteenth St. N . W., Washington, D. C. Utah—GEORGE M . ASHFORD, C/O Court House, Wichita Vermont—SAMUEL G . W I L E S , Macksville Virginia—^ARMAND H . BISHOP, C/O Post Office, Parsons Washington—STANLEY J. ICIRK, 2 E. Buchanan, lola West Virginia—IVAN L . FARRIS, Cheney Wisconsin—^ROBERT E . FERGUSON, 700 North 12th St., Marysville
G R A N D REPRESENTATIVES O F FOREIGN GRAND LODGES NEAR T H E G R A N D LODGE O F KANSAS A N D THEIR ADDRESSES. Alberta—GEORGE H . ROBISON, Burlington Argentina—HAROLD N . NICHOLS, 1968 N . 32nd St., Kansas City 4 Austria—^MARCELLUS G . BOSS, Columbus Belgium—FERNANDO J. LEDOUX, P. O. Box l47, Holton Bolivia—FLORAN A. RODGERS, Box 707, Wichita Brazil (Amazonas & Acre)—SAMUEL O . SETTY, 407 W . l4th, Hutchinson Brazil ( C e a r a ) — N A T H A N C . HIBBS, 522 N . Broadway, Leavenworth Brazil (Paraiba)—JOSEPH H . CONARD, Coolidge Brazil (Parana)—FLOYD H . C O F F M A N , Ottawa Brazil ( P i a u i ) — C L A Y T O N J . C O N N E L L , Fall River Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)—CARROL R . D E A N , 626 S. Phillips, Salina Brazil (Minas Gerais)—RICHARD L . BECKER, Box 377, Coffeyville Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul)—HAROLD C . SWOPE, Yates Center Brazil (Santa Catarina)—HAROLD E . CHAPPELL, Plains Brazil (Sao Paulo)—CARROLL C . ARNETT, 1004-l8th St., Belleville British Columbia—^WILLIAM E . MONTGOMERY, Syracuse Canada—JAMES H . STEWART, J R . , 13215 W . 21st St., R. F. D . N o . 7, Wichita Chile—CLARENCE E . BIRCH, Scottish Rite Temple, Lawrence China—LEE M . H O L M E S , Hill City Colombia—ELLSWORTH B . SEWELL, J R . , 309 S. Oliver, Wichita Costa Rica—LucioN R. V A N ORDSTRAND, 208 E. I4th, Hutchinson Cuba—ROY H . CLOSSEN, Coffeyville Denmark—WILLIAM H . HARRISON, Downs Ecuador—ADDISON C . IRBY, 209 S. Main St., Fort Scott El Salvador—RICE LARDNER, 816 Sherman St., Olathe England—S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY, 401 S. Seneca, Wichita 13 Finland—HENRY D . PARKINSON, Scott City France—LEO J. SCHISLER, 1005 Main St., Goodland
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Germany^HERSCHEL-L. HOFFMAN,-900 Celiterj-Marysville - Greece—KARL J. BAUMGARTNER, P. O. Box 238, Goodland Guatemala—JESSE R . FRANKLIN, 1570 Central Ave., Horton Honduras—HARVEY L . HENDERSON, Satanta Iceland—H. HERBERT TULLER, 1038 Hilltop, Lawrence India—LESTER E . MCCONNELL, 712 North 11th St., Independence Ireland—HENRY S. BUZICK, JR., Sylvan Grove Israel—MERLE D . EVANS, Garden City Italy (Grand Orient)—HARRY OLANDER, 3601 W. 99th, Overland Park Japan—CHARLES L . BISHOP, Medicine Lodge Luxembourg—WILLIAM J. YOTTER, Leoti Manitoba—HOMER C . ANDERSON, 1139 Home, Topeka Mexico (Baja California)—ScoTT A. MOUSE, 730 E. 9th, Emporia Mexico (Campeche)—CHARLES J. BOWIE, Oakley Mexico (Cosmos)—WILLLAM E . BRADFORD, First National Bank, Wamego Mexico (Del Pacifico)—E. LLOYD COAD, 3931 W. Main St., Parsons Mexcio (Nuevo L e o n ) — T H O M A S L . FRANCIS, 2039 S. Estelle, Wichita Mexico (San Luis Potosi)—RALPH E . W I L S O N , 1003 Shrine Park Road, Leavenworth Mexico (Tamaulipas)—LEON L . COUSLAND, 1112 W . Olive, El Dorado Mexico ( Y o r k ) — B E N W . GRAYBILL, P. O. Box 6, Shawnee Mission Netherlands—FORREST B . CROLL, 18l4 North 13th St., Kansas City New Brunswick—GLENN E . WILLIAMS, Box 263, Oswego New South Wales—E. G L E N N ROBISON, Gridley New Zealand—FLOYD S. ECORD, Burlington Nicaragua—DON C . HEMINGER, P. O. Box 613, Great Bend Norway—RAY B . RAMSEY, 635 Jewell, Topeka Nova Scotia—JOHN BENGEL, 600 Riley, Independence Panama—JAMES E . TAYLOR, Sharon Springs Peru—^JOHN I. BRANDENBURGER, 1207 Walnut, Marysville i Philippine Islands—ROY G . SHEARER, 801 West N . Second St., Abilene Prince Edward Island—KENNETH W . SHREVE, 629 S. St. Clair, Wichita 13 Quebec—^THOMAS C . RAUM, JR., Court House, Wichita Queensland—CLINE C . CURTISS, Colby Saskatchewan—JAMES H . TRICE, 400 N . Main, Medicine Lodge Scotland—ROBERT F . RILEY, 121 N . 8th, Neodesha South Australia—RICHARD W . EVANS, Box 969, Dodge City Sweden—RoscoE E. PETERSON, Larned Switzerland ( A l p i n a ) — K E N N E T H W . SHREVE, 626 S. St. Clair, Wichita 13 Tasmania—CALVIN C . JOCHIMS, 103 4th Ave., Leavenworth Turkey— Venezuela—MAX W . MYERS, 2615 Grandview Blvd., Kansas Gty Victoria—LAZARUS LOEB, 405 Olive St., Leavenworth Western Australia—CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, 320 W . 8th St., Topeka
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Deaths During the Year 1962. No. No.
1—Robert W. Collins; Kirby K. Wyatt. 2—Charles A. Sodamann; Albert E. Bojanower; Phillip R. Endres; Albert O. Schrey; Floyd H. Weise; Christ Waelti; Eugene M. Lallier; Norman Corlett; Clarence C. Lipp.
No.
3—Harry D . Adell (I960); Miltford M. Barger; Jesse McClellon Beebe; William Blodgett; Leo M. Bluejacket; Abner E. Boone; John M. Brendle; Lonnie Chester Brody; Divirda H. Burcham; Ralph Leroy Burgess; Charles H. Carl; Olin Clark; Earl Cox; Fred T. Crawford; Ernest Lee Davis; John E. Dissinger; Leo M. Donaghue; Ralph T. Dulin; Richard John Etzler; Frank Farrell; William K. Fenter; Carl Macajah Foley; Robert B. Forbes; Ira Otis Foster; Richard A. Guffy; William A. Guy; James Anderson Hall; Norman Garth Hall; Cecil E. Hassig; Thomas Hem; Harold James Henderson; Alf W. Hendrickson; Earl William Hight; Oscar Huber; George Byron Hume; Frank Johnson; Richard William Johnson; Walter R. Johnston; William Pelag Lake; Ray Ebert Larey; Frank Jay l.ewis; Clarence E. Marshall; William John Mathews; Walter Earl Minturn; Thomas Jefferson Morris; Joseph Albert Mueller; George W. Osenforth; Bernard M. Phillips; Christian Rasmussen; Harry Frank Robbins; Earl Clifton Rubick (1961); Edward W . Schone; Clayton F. Snodrass; George E. Stroup; L. David Sumraerwell; Milton Orlando 'ravis; David Harry Vance; Bennie Carl Werner; Origin Otto West; George Wesley York (1961).
f
No. No. No.
4—Carlemus A. Duncan. 5—Clarence H. Blanke; Raleigh C. Lassiter (1961); Patrick Mara. 6—Fred R. Benedict; John P. Clevenger; James A. Dove; Charley F. Embree; Talmadge D . Funk; Walter A. Coldtrap; William P. Green, Sr.; Harvey C. Jackson; Stanley S. Jones; Samuel P. Moyer; John F. Strong (1960).
No.
7—Burton C. Boatright; John E. Bostwick; Louis C. Charowhas; Milton E. Clark; Lawrence E. Collins; Edgar F. Crevier; Kenneth L. Drake; Charles O. Hall; Ralph E. Hilterbrand; Peter K. Kachavos; Charles L. Petrie; Lewis A. Pulling; Charles N . Smitley; Edward Snyder; Lewis W. Weddle; Thomas A. York, Sr.
No.
8—Frank Leland Alexander; Charles Francis Best; Harry Cleveland Brooks; John Marshall Cannon; Walter Cassell; Albert Bowen Dickmann; Charles McKinley Doane; Eugene Hendrix Goff; Edward Clifford Gordon; Herbert Leroy Kells; James Perry Knotts John Keith Larimore; Leslie Mofres Liepman; Park Clifford Lockwood; Earl Lee Lyon; Charles Belvil Marshall; Abraham Phelps Andrew James Rose; Clarence D . Sample; Kester Warren Snider. Virgil Leon Wells; Bennett Courtney White; Alfred W. Winter.
No.
9—Jewell H. Clark; Clarence C. Corl; Charles C. Makepeace; Lloyd Schleifer. 10—Allen A. Brown; Charles Alden Butts; Russell W. Goodiohn; Matthew Graham, Jr^ Samuel R. Harpster; Albert L. Kirk; Arthur S. Levinsohn; Geary E. Ludwig; William James Mangan, Jr.; William Cassaday Mcker; Charles L. Nuhn; William C. Pacey; Oliver Rolfs; Herbert J. Willhardt; Prosper Wilson.
No.
No.
11—George B. Dalyrymple; Henry W. Laffer.
No.
12—Frank U. G. Agrelius; Elias B. Barnes; Wallace D . Bitler; John W . Bolton; Victor M. Burns; Clifford A. Carpenter; George H. Cooley; Paul D . Daniel; William E. Dickason; Morton A. Guettel; John L. Henderson; John M. Hilton; Leo Hoffman; Robert F. Major; Carl H. Marx; John M. McCants; Floyd R. McVey; Howard C. McVey; Robin P. Meairs; David W. Morgan; James B. Orput; Clement E. Parker; Theodore J. Rawie; Felix B. Ross; George L. Russell; Martin W. Schottler; Vesper M. Sheeley; Mart G. Smith; Harold F. Spencer; Harry Van Cleave.
March
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D E A T H S-Continaed. No. No. No. No.
13—^John L. Grigsby. 14—Ora C. Anderson; Robert A. Frick; Edward G. Leaverton. 15—Lee Ansil Davis; Harry Monroe Diffenbacher; William Frank Gage; Ernest Owen Squires. 16—Clarence A. Burliew; Milton Russell Dary; Ralph R. Dykstra; John L. Engert; Foster Fulton; Clarence O. Grandfield; Russell L. Kershaner (1961); Roy Hull McCormack; Sidney A. McCracken; Porter Joseph Newman; Royce Owen Pence; Bernard A. Rogers; Barton Howard Smith; Gustave P. Toews; Jetd Tuman; Louis Williamson.
No.
17—Alf Raymond Ahlstrom; Joseph Andrew Benson; Herbert Lee Clark; James Wilson Clark; Robert Buras Higgins; George McKinley Hunter; Kenneth Lyle Leonard; George Robert Lungstrum; Frank Clyde Mills; Robert Anderson Moore; Robert Reason Morford; Edward H. Sondker, Sr.; Allen Raymond Trobert; Vernon V. Von Wolff; Lawrence Ashley Woodcox.
No.
18—Phillip L. Kramer; Edward A. King; William Oliver Nelson; Grover L. Knight; Ulysus Robinson; Milo B. Paris; George B. Horton; Fred A. Doman; Raymond H. Moffett; Ivan Jacobsen; Paul Welf Felix; William B. Hutchinson; Alfred Raymond Haberthier; Howard B. Snyder; Tames B. Stewart; Sherman Rex Adams; Minor Joe Hartley; Frea M. Bailey; Sidney O. Morris; James P. Waring; Albert H. Mardis (1961).
No.
19—Charles E. Harp; Frank Hedges; Garfield Arthur Roberds; Julius Dwight Whitney (1956).
No.
21—Gerald E. Barnes; Bryan A. Dunlap; Warren David Bonar.
No.
22—Ross H. McKay; Walter G. Lux.
No.
2}—Herman C. Brown; Adelbert E. Preston.
No. 24—^William Leuie Bush; Loman Laverne Cresse; James Crowe; Ralph Jerome Fee; George W. Harrison; Edward Hughson Hawkins; Karl Michael Krumsick; William Randolph Luhn; Roland D . Nichols; Charles Robert Turner. No. 26—William Allen Cox; Francis W. Dyer; Glenn W. Smith (1958). No.
27—Ray Jay Bader.
No.
28—Ray Post; Don C. Campbell; Nutie G. Myrick; Clarence A. Gardner.
No.
29—Charles E. Vestle; Alvin Junior Sterling.
No.
30—Arthur E. Dudney; Theodore James Robinson.
No.
31—Vernon O. Jobe.
No.
32—Robert E. Collins; Lloyd L. Stahl.
No.
33—Lewis D . Mills; Wilson McDill.
No.
34—James H. Davis.
No.
36—Chares L. Houcke; William E. Nix; Jay Rose; Thomas H. Wilson; Ralph A. Wood.
No. 37—Lon W. Elliot; Reuben C. Bacon; d a t e L. Kefauver; Paul A. Mabes; Karl V. Shawver, Sr.; Maritz Sutton. No.
38—Thad O. Day; Lawrence C. Horn; Aubrey D . Morris; Jasper M. Powell; Ralph L. Ross; Bertie D . Smith; William H. Thomasson.
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D E A T H S—Continued. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
39—Basil C. Andrew; George W . Smith. 40—Kenneth C. Johnson; Leo S. Large; Arthur G. Slaasted; Alexander L. Smith; Lewis F. Taylor. 42—Louis W . Bradley; Kenneth Fricker; Reuben H. Moore; John A. Pomeroy; Marshall H. Ramsey; Harry B. Sharp. 43—George W. Castle; Roger J. Shannon; Earnest F. Turbush. 44—Adam D. Guyn; Robert E. Kelley; Dean D . Richards; Keith Ford_ Myers. 45—Grover F. Fevurly; William E. Kirkpatrick. 46—^Adolph C. Dettweiler. 47—Leroy David Hayes; William C. Smith. 48—Clarence E. Sells; James T. Shortridge (1961). 49—Clarence B. Diefendorf; Samuel E. Parisa. 50—Joshua McRoberts; John A. Mitchell; Clyde L. Shideler; Adolphus J. Thomas.
No.
51—Walter S. Arthur; Edwin F. Bell; Herman S. Benjamin; Hugh M. Berry; Elvie B. Blake; Howard W . Blevins; Thornton L. Rouse; Verne D. Boutwell; Bert F. Brown; Earle G. Brown; Montgomery Brown; Harry E. Buchanan; Hiram Bumbaugh; Rollins B. Carpenter; Alvah W . Dainton; Daniel Churchill Davis; Griffith C. Davis; John R. DeMun; Hugo W . DeMuth; William Marshall Douglas; Ewing B. Fergus; Harry B. Eraser; George J. Freden; Charles A. Gardiner; Cornelius C. Gist; Samuel Grossnickle; Wilson W. Guile; Dow M. Guthrie; Lewis C. Harbaugh; Burton Hill; Virgil P. Hillhouse; George H. Hughes, Jr.; Paul W . Hunting; Ernest J. Ingalis; James Edward Johns; Adelbert W. J. Johnson; Rudy W . Kidd; William R. Knox; John J. Lister; Sherman F. Lull; Arthur W . McCarter; Frank C. McConnell; C. Oakley Mcintosh; Herbert L. McPartling; Herbert H. Mack; Edward D. Moore; Joseph Ben Palmer; Everett W . Paramore; James B. Rohla; Frantz H. Sanders; Raymond R. Schad; Myer J. Scrinopskie; Walter G. Shillinglaw; Harold M. Slater; Thomas J. Smeddick; Clayde F. Smetzer; Edwin J. Stewart; Harold C. White; Arthur S. Youngman.
No.
52—Francis E. Hill; Hugo Peterson.
No.
54—Ralph Summeriield Alden; Elmer Clinton Burg; Charles W . Cooley; Emil Louis Doering; Spring Gerald Fouts; Francis Ferris Green; John Oscar Whipple.
No.
55—Charles H. Abbett.
No.
56—Ira O. Brown.
No.
57—Harold Lee Anderson.
No.
58—^Jobe Swisher.
No.
59—Charles E. Kadel; William E. Hiple.
No.
60—Karl D. Anderson; Noris C. Anderson; Leon Carlson; Thomas J. Carter; Jean Andrew Darby; Clarence E. Durham; Henry Ervin Edwards; Fred R. Fitzpalrick; Charles D . Gibbons; John Hayes Guyton; Robert Arthur Kinkel; Harold Neff Lamme; Alfred Lindgren; William Clarence McCune; Wert W . Manderbach; Cleland Sharnell Mason; Manford E. Peck, Jr.; James Wilson Perry; Harry Edgar Peters; David Pinyerd PoUak; Isaac Lesher Pyke; Chares F. W. Seitz; Benjamin Fremont Simmons; Alphon L. Smith; Moses Stiefel; Ralph E. Terry; Samuel P. Tresler; Charles F. Tressio; Raymond LeClare Welch, Jr.; Henry Marion Ziegler.
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D E A T H S—Continued. No. 61—Edward L. Allen; William B. Cochran; Turner C. Gillenwater. No. 62—Albert W . Becker; Jesse J. Hoover; Joe R. McCabe; Oscar W . Vincent. No. 63—Harvey -E. Evans; Frank H. Freeto Billy Lee Hutton; James A. Nicolay; William G. Patterson. No. 64-:-Cifton Z. Springstead. No. 65—Walter V. Bray, Sr.; David F. Loose; Montie M. Straton. No. 66—Albert E. Bartlett; G. Ray Fitch; Burt Eicholtz; George Jones; Albert C. Townsend; Leo J. Wentz.
W.
No. 67—Joseph M. Hartshorne; Waldean Potter; James M. Rhodes. No. 68—Angelo N . Alonzo; Hugh M. Bell; Walter K. Case; Alfred Gordsmith; Thomas O. Hedges; Barney G. Kaplan; Solomon Phillips; Adolph H. Schiermeyer. No. 69—Wilford C. Woolfolk; Kenneth C. Harris; Charles M. Lawson; Lloyd C. Newbanks. No. 70—Bert W . Gardner; Joseph G. Kirkham. No. 71—Alanzo Hamilton; Alfred Wilson; Chester O. Irwin; William McCoy; Welden Marryman; Eugene Sanders; Jacob Myers; Earl Henson Willard (1961). No. 72—William O. Russell; Fred S. Streeper. No. 73—Delbert S. Armstrong: Earl W . Finley. No. 74—Linn P. Farrow; Winn H. Johnson; Ernie C. Smith Park E. Salter; Ira F. Wentlmg; Henry H. Bornholdt.
(1961);
No. 75—^Jesse E. Bowers; Arthur H. Avis; Josiah Brown; Clarence E. Dickinson; J. Fielding Graham; George J. Hutchinson; Louis Leach Parsons. No. 76—J. M. Crapson; Ralph Foust; Melvin Floyd; Warren James Heady; Everett Strange; John H. Wikle.
Hasel;
No. 77—Albert W . Axline; Hal D. Fair; Christy V. Moore; Harrison E. Nixon; Garnett W. Richardson; Carl W . Robinson; Merle O. Serrot; Thomas W . Woodward. No. 78—Victor Gilbert Bowen. No. 79—Carl W . Bolton; Grover A. Boyd; Alexander Hotchkiss, Edward Hotchkiss.
Jr.;
No. 80—Oscar F. Altemus; George E. Brandley; Clarence S. Clay: Roger C. Good; George A. McNee; Harry I. Riodom; Samuel R. Stauffer; Lewis M. Vance. No. 81—Samuel H. Penwell. No. 82—Mount C. Dulinsky. No. 83—Chester Allen Moody; Bruce Herman Pasewark; Hubert Stephen Woodard. No. 84—D. Morton Beasore; Thomas E. Leachman; Henry M. Shughart. No. 85—Fred Stewart; Harry S. Youngberg.
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D E A T H S-Continued. No.
86—Clarence W. Acklin; Arthur M. Armbruster; Robert O. Bills; Otis D . Bolinger ( I 9 6 I ) ; Ben W . Boyce; Fred M. Campbell; Kenneth R. Casford; Ferdinand Catlin; Charles Cerf; Clem E. Chadd; Ernest B. Coufal; William E. Cummins; William P. Daughetry; Duke W . Drummond; Paul W . Echelberger; John H. Eddy; Frank N . Fisher, Sr.; Glen T. Hamilton; Charley M. Hammer; Manford L. Harper; Thomas H . Harrell; Earl Hindman; Lawrence V. Hoch; Paul H. Irwin; Hubert Jackson (1961); Fred C. Koon; Howard O. Lutz; Frank A. Marshall; Ronald L. McCarter; Henrv C. Merritt; Dan B. Moorehead; Edwin J. Morris; Edwin N . Perry; Joseph W . Pritchard (I960); Howard A. Pyle; Carter E. Ratliffe; Billie L. Squirrell; Cecil J. Stephenson; William L. Taylor; Lester J. Whittington; Clifford L. Wilson; James WooUey.
No.
87—Rex Dick (1956).
No.
88—Thomas C. Ashley (196I); Albert R. Holman; Ralph L. Klopfenstein (1956); Claude Sutton.
No.
89—John Edd Timberlake.
No.
90—Paul J. Allen; William N . Beers: John E. Beegle; James A. Bostic; Ozzie J. Clack; Wilbur O. Cook; Milton B. CroU; Henry E. Deitrick; Edward H. Dixson; James L. Epling; James W . Falkner; George L. Fountain; Frank C. Greenwood; Orville J. Harmon; LaVerne H. Harper; Otto E. Kuehne, Jr.; Archibald McMurphy; John F. Misum; Eddie Musselman; Ralph A. Obley; Harry N . Orrick; John H. Potts; Clarence A. Redmond; James W . Reed; Chester L. Scott; Albert S. Snook; Wilver A. Stanfield; Wesley E. Stouffer; L. Robert Watkins; Warren C. Weir; Ernest H. Widau; Albert Wooster; Otis L. Young.
No.
91—William Stewart Eddy; Frank Harrison Graham; Matthew Paul ' Harmer; August H. Keller.
No.
92—Nixon M. Blair; Harvey F. Dickey.
No.
9}—Collins A. Hewett; Richard E. Hudson; Raymond O. Karns.
No.
94—Jesse L. Coats; Dean S. Lewis; William E. Maxwell; Robert Lee McDonald; Arthur K. Reppert; John Keys Schmit.
No.
95—Charles W . Bennett; Willard N . Cline; A. Bruce Chilcote; William H. Hamblin; Riffle B. Lorentz; Homer C. Scarborough; George A. Verchere; John W. Walker; George R. Wooten.
No.
96—George Wayne Cooper; Harvey W . Massey, Talkington; Frank H . White.
No.
97—Ralph Robertson Bennington; Guy Allen Cain; James Buckner; Harry Campbell; Garfield Cundell; Frank Wilder Day; Wallace Eugene Harper; M. C. Wilbur Jelf; Henry R. Keplinger; Frederick Jay Leasure; Fern Dee Byron McCall; Samuel Earl McClure; Charles J. McGlade; Irvin H. Mclntire; Carl Elton Powell; Arthur Leroy Russell; Arden Johnson Sigley; Joseph Earl Tanner; Ernest Leonard Wall.
No.
98—Hiram Walter Nicoly; Wilson
No.
99—Eldon S. Ames; Felix J. Arceneaux; Calvin M. Babb; Walter N. Barnes; Walter B. Bethel; Fielden A. Bordner; Nathan W . Brown; Harold A. Burnett; John W . Carter; Clifford W . Cline; John Haskins Cochran; Wilfred Cox; Chester V. Davidson; Herbert J. Dixon; Floyd E. Dunn; Benjamin F . Dvorak; Arthur W . Fegtly; George W . Gelbach; Louis Gerteis; Arvin Hal Green;
Sr.; Donald D,
Nelson Bienz; Frederick S. Dees; Irwin Louis Herren; Glenn Ingraham; Louis Frederick Kummel; Karl Louis Edward Morgan Pepper; Otto Curts Smith; Benjamin Stewart; Ralph O . Taylor; Walter Hiram Toliver.
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D E A T H S—Continued. J. Clyde Hadley; Augustus M. Hill; Robert H. Hoden; Theodore B. Hopkins; John L. Hughes; Perry A. Hupp; Carl F. IngersoU; Lewis S. Jones; Kearney R. King; Edward B. Kline; Arthur R. Leapley; Robert O. Long; George Magruder; James A. McBratney; Henry T. McCoy; Arthur G. McMullen; James N . McNabb; William D . Mandle; Floyd L. Miller; Ray W . Moore; Charles C. Moyer; Reno B. Myers; John D. Norris; Guy W . Ornduff; Vernon C. Oyler; Robert L. Piper; William C. Pryor; William Quiring; Edward J. Raymond; Leslie O. Reed; James E. Smith; Hobert M. Stevens; Arden E. Strong; Roy E, Warner; Guy Webb; Newell R. Wells; Carl B. White; Dennis 0 . Wills; Jess G. Wilson; Ruban E. Woods; Charles T. York. No. 100—Ora C. Folk; James L. Greenup; Frank T. Holland; Cuy C. Mitchell; Carl H . Potter. No. 102—Bernard C. Dunham; Gustave A. Erickson; Raymond E. Fisk; James T. Forth; Richard E. Fulkerson; Orley L. Hall; Solomon E. Hanna; William J. Lambe; Sidney T. Long; Harry E. Magson; John L. Miles; George H. Moore; Samuel E. Moyer; Hendrick 1. Penn; Montie W . Ray; Linford C. Reed; Verle E. Taylor. No. 10}—Eugene V. Conklin; Walter L. Dupuy; Fred H. Hertzell; Carl C. Miller; Harry M. Miller; Lester E. Morrow; George C. Lowrance; John P. Nation; Harley S. Nelson; Charles C. Lacy; Albert K. Lewis; Ivan I. Lewis; Walter E. Lowey; Francis X . Perney. No. 104—John P. Asch; Harvey F. Brant; Claude C. DoUiver; Arlie L. Foster; Ora H. Smith. No. 105—Carlos Jones; William A. W . Napier. No. 106—Ernest Clarence Atchison; William G. Crebo, Jr.; Thomas Erwin Elder; Guy Truman Gardner; Cecil Jones; Louis Theodore Slee; Fred Wilson; George Morros Wilson; Ralph Stanley Worrells. No. 107—Harry Edward Carlson; Halbert R. Clark; John M. Cook; Frank F. Kors; Roy L. Kuhns; Homer C. McCalla; Clifford L. McCune; Harry Neal; Harold M. Shaw; Chester A. Wadman; Fred M. Wilhelm. No. 108—George E. Lahman; Floyd Drummond. No. 109—Theodore H. McColm. No. 110—George A. Auxier; William F. Brinkmeyer; Alfred E. Mathews. No. Ill—Frank R. Dannefer; George E. Fawl; Alfred L. Hause; George W . House; Clyde M. McClain; Charles P. White. No. 112—Laurence V. Biffer, Sr. No. 112—Winfield W . Alexander; Fred C. Barber; George P. Bedor; Ervin E. Brubaker; Levi D . Doyan; Arden E. Griffeth; Floyd G. Hayes; Roy Glenn Iveson; William S. Patton; Edward R. Powers; Tcrrence L. Senters; Louis LeRoy Stroud. No. 114—Edward M. Strong. No. 115—Orland L. Chamberlain; Robert Abe Jackson; William Jennings Mason. No. 116—Peter J. Cortelyou; Guy Jerome; Hans J. Lassen; Ray L. Vansell. N o . 117—^Joseph Allen; John Vernone Barnes; Walter D . Bevins; Claude Church; John T. Ford; Norman W. Grey; Howard C. Markham; Howard K. Read; Everett Riley; Thomas J. Slane; Leslie A. Streetmaker; William F. Sullivan; Arthur C. Trammell; Horace M. Warden; Lester L. Williams.
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D E A T H S—Continued. No. 144—Lauren E. Conger; Giles H. Lamb; Leo G. McConnaughey; Colman Swope. No. 145—Lionel E. Greiner; Kenneth Jordan; Ralph W . Kerns; Philip J. Louthan; Dan Walter. No. 146—George Francis Andrews; Jesse R. Morrell; John Seitz. No. 147—John F. Coffman (1961); Benjamin Reece Harris; Earl Leachman Magathan; Leon Allen Mills. No. 143—Frank G. Cromley; Charles C. Davis; Forest L. Gaplin; Roy A. Popham. No. 148—William Clyde Cypher; Lewis H. Galloway; Leo Allen Myerly. No. 149—Joseph S. Burt; Russell O. Lowrence (I960); LeRoy A. Walthall. No. 150—Lloyd Jared Cramer; Athelbert Ames Fisk; Gaylord Everett Howe; Ivy Walker Ruff; Martin K. Seaton; Irvin Ingram Wood. No. 151—Levi Hiram Bornholdt; John M. Davies; Henry M. Graefe; Paul R. Guyot; H. Deloss Olmstead. No. 152—Arthur W . Cramer; lorwerth H. Protheroe; Schuyler C. Sweezey. No. 153—Chloral Ernest Carpenter; Harold Leslie Downing; Horace F. Flanders; Floyd W . Hurlbert; John R. Keach; Oscar Willard Krewson; George William Lee; Joseph Robert Long; Raymond Carl O'Dell; Dean H. Schlachter; Patrick Thomas Shields; Harry Clayton Shiner. No. 154—Clifford E. Graff; Thomas A. Hazen; Peter E. Moss; Everett L. Shaffstall; Herman .H. Voss. No. 155—John C. Burnett; James L. Courtright; Jacob R. Criger. No. 156—George T. Ghramm; Jack D. Hoyt.
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D E A T H S—Continued. No. 170—Edward I. Mildfeldt. No. 171—Lewis F. Baldwin; Frank A. Bell; Ernest R. Dymond; Roy Tricker; Claude A. Welch. No. 172—Charles E. B002; Roy L. Cotterill; William A. Greene; Gordon A. Hedquist; Herbert T. Johnson; Carl Victor Kling; George A. Robinson; J. Harold Seaberg; Harry E. Spence. No. 173—Harold C. Koger; Harold W . Meredith; George W. Porter. N o . 174—Fred W . Bowman; Harry Dean. No. 175—^Ray E. Downing; F. Ray Ewing; Otto C. Meckenstock; Raymond W. Perkins; Oliver N. Wiles. No. 176—^William Q. Augustine. No. 177—Glenn V. Banker; Eugene F. Brannum; William A, Dawson; Melvin R. Estabrook; William T. Frier; Francis E. Goodman; Alois C. Rogg; Robert M. StAubyn. No. 178—^James M. Smith. No. 179—Harry E. Johnston; Leo R. Krumrey; Edward A. Matheny; William W. McDaniel; Donald D . Schnatterly; Richard R. Speck; Arthur B. Taylor. No. 180—Sidney C. Chaney; Richard Hamilton Magerkurth. No. 181—^Henry A. Delph; John C. McArthur. No. 182—Lloyd I. Baughman; Charles A. Boyle; Jack R. Clark; Arthur J. Clark; Homer L. Graham; Clayton S. Hill; Fred B. Hill; Owen D. Jones; Edward B. Osborne, N o . 183—Henry C. Kusel; George L. Lenan; C. Melbert McNaty. No. 184—^Jess A. McQueen; George M. Searight; Edmond C. Tackwell. No. 183—Grover A. Hall. No. 186—Conrad Baker; William Frank Lipsey; Guy M. Simons; Tudor M. Stevenson; Archie M. Vale. No. 187—Gene E. Abernathy; Harley C. Bales; William F. Burlingame; William J. Branstetter; Wesley D . Batten; Louis Bourlard; Eugene L. Benson; Harry A. Clark; Frank Colyer; Lawrence E. Curfman; Ralph M. Coffelt; Francis A. Dunstao; David Degen; Bertrand C. Dyer; Joe M. Evertson; Boyd C. Finley; Robert J. Faherty; Frank B. Fristoe; John E. Graham; Oscar R. Green; Basil H. Hennigh; Henry C. Hull; Frank E. Horriez; James F. Hoppe; John H. Irvin; Oscar C. Jones; Charles A. King; Ernest L. Knapp; Albert S. Keck; Thomas Kelly; James W. Knox; Wallace J. Loy; George Morgan; Cecil S. Mould; William E. Matter; Bert T. Perkins; Leland M. Resler; Frank Ritchey; Shirley K. Smith; Ralph Scifers; Otis Scranton; Joe Scott, Jr.; McPherson Spence; Nis H. Skourup; Williard H. Tenney. No. 188—Robert B. Hall; Willie DeGroff; William W . Willis. No. 189—Louis EUett; Arthur E. Hawk. No. 190—Dean W. Ratliff; Paul Sanders. No. 191—Louis Horchem; Olin J. Marhofer; William Moyer; John B. Schaben; Andrew F. Schoeppel. No. 192—Jesse Ainsworth, Jr.; Ivan Dayton Jones; Emil Knackstedt; John E. Lawrence; Alfred W. Reents.
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D E A T H S—Continued. No. 193—J. Edwin Evans; Glenn C. James; George W . Hamman; Frank C. Muir, No. 194—Walter Lee Cherry; Roy Everett; Lewis Elmer Mitchell; Charles William Porter. No. 195—Ora Edward McCauley.
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No. 197—Charles K. Champlin; Wesley L. Schultz. No. 198—William B. Langdon; Levi Miller; Albert Palmer; Harry Sperry; Dan G. Smith. No. 199—Frank E. Palmer; Lawrence M. Spalsbury. No. 200—Walter R. Ball; Otha.P. Burchfiel; LeRoy G. Gillispie; Glen K. Hamilton; Lamont Roy Krider (196I). No. 201—Lyle K. Cherry; Herman Garrett; Frank A. McWilliams; Albert Brace Palmer. No. 203—Benjamin F. Brown; Edwin L. Fulton; Harry E. Jordon; Frederick L. Thompson. No. 204—Charles LeRoy McComas. No. 205—Roy A. Hoglund; Benjamin J. Munzer; Harry G. Sloan. No. 206—Olin W . Fox; Harry C. Ormiston. No. 207—Blackburn Lightle; Fred R. Stevens. No. 209—John Anthony; Nels Johnson; George Olson. No. 210—Otto Lee Bruce; Lee Vodrey. No. 211—Phillip M. Eddington; Andrew F. Engwall; Frank G. Marma Duke McComas, Sr.
Kier;
No. 212—Fred Dunlap; Lester B. Miller; Raymond O'Harra; Grafton D . Whitaker. No. 213—Ira Knight; Nels Ludvickson; Oliver E. Rogers. No. 214—^John H. Gentry; Martin G. Johnson. No. 216—Delmas Elmer GoUaday; John H . Taylor; Robert Jackson Vines. No. 217—Milton August Bosse; Russel Clymer. No. 219—Mark F. Ramage. No. 220—Harold M. Fulketson; Bert W . Howard; Lawrence W . Jefferis; Lawrence H. Mettling. No. 221—Elmer E. Anderson; Milo A. Johnson; Louis S. Johnson; John S. Jensen; Russell L. Rosene; Raymond E. Tingstrom. No. 222—Raymond T. Anderson; Elmer L. Braddock; Joseph Peter Buckhannah; William S. Bunt; John H. Clark; Paul W . Hare; Clyde E. Harris; George M. Lawler; James P. McCoIIom; Archie Lee Owings; George W . Smith; Simon R. Sprecher; Davey Edward Thorman. No. 223—Luther C. Guthrie; Maurice E. Hutchinson; Victor E. Semisch.
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D E A T H S—Continued. No. 224—Ralph Brace Logan. No. 225—Samuel Porter Blalock; Samuel Addison Bond; Enoch Mason Brown; Cleaver Bert Campbell; Clem Oneil Clark; Homer Arthur Clausscn; William Harold Creitz; John Clyde Fink; Charles Lloyd Flesher; Wilber Judson Gibbs; Gerald Alphens Glasscock; Robert Steadman Goodman; Charles Joseph Hadden; Sherman Bailey Harris; Fred Thomas Jones; Gaylord Taylor Lawrence; Thomas Mitchell Mott; Orton Tilden Rees; George Curry Simmons; Vivian Orth Smeltzer; Lyle Frank Smith; Forest William Spaun; William Orlando Steen; Fred F. Swartz; Ray E. Wilson; William Karl Zurbucken. No. 226—Earl Arbuthnbt. No. 227—Homer E.- Fleury. No. 228—Leone Edward Kirk; Earl Julius Ray. No. 229—Christian Yager. No. 230—Charlie J: Belt; Wilbur M. Benefiel; George S. Bobst; George E. Burket; Charles A. David; William T. Douce; Wilbur G. Gillett; Carl R. Moore; Cecil W . Riggs. No. 232—George William Barner; William C. Hallowell; Courtney Floyd Mericle; Lindley A. Woodford. No. 233—Joseph A. Markley. No. 234—Glen L. Maneval; Charles M. Newman, Sr. No. 236—Thomas A. Becker; George Andrew Blevins; George W. Dellinger; Floyd Jones. No. 237—Percy E. Baum. No. 238—^Jacob Henry Dick; Leon Gale Dutcher; Homer R. Elmer Kirkpatrick; August VoUweider.
Godding;
No. 239—Chester Earl Yockey. No. 240—Clifford Coverdale; William L. Fisher. No. 241—Edward S. Meinke. No. 242—Frank B. Eye; Ben A. Neill. No. 243—Luther W . Crotchett; George W . Humberd; William E. Menefee. No. 244—Mart S. Duvall; William W . White. No. 245—John W . Alderman; Joseph Ziba. No. 246—Samuel A. Daugherty; Charles Borton Eggen; Oscar Wayne Lile; Leon Benson Muehch; Philip Herman Phillips; Billy Dean Rand. No. 247—Edgar A. Brumfield; Maurice H. Irons; Ivor L. Patterson; William H. Williamson. No. 248—Ernest O. Bean; Chester Megonigle. No. 249—Wayne Gaylord Gulp. No. 251—Homer J. Farrar. No. 252—Harvey Sherman Crawford; Cleo Edward Meloy; Rae R. Peacock. No. 253—J. P. Nelson; Harvey J. Wolfe. No. 254—^William Edward Durham; Fred W . Howard; Frank O. Mace; . Irby Haley Poteet; Harper Stimatze.
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D E A T H S—Continued. No. 255—Lilburn L. Swan. N o . 256—James Carl Laster; Elmer Sears; Eric C. Steeper. No. 258—Edwin V. Berg; Elza Garten; William E. Knowlton; Paul Lindholm; Pete Stroberg; Paul Walton. No. 259—Wilton E. Harry: Walter A. Ludicke; Albert I. Wanklyn. No. 261—Andrew Allan; Joseph Ivan Carpenter; Alfred A. Gremmel; Harry McClendon; William Allen Pairrish; Earl Stultz. No. 262—Clyde S. Drake; Prosper D . Lake. No. 263—Arnold C. Catlin; Robert H. Haberlain; John Wagner. No. 264—Richard J. Fischli; Perry Hill; Francis C. Troup. No. 265—Orville V. Breuer; William A. Breuer; Waldo Allen Jerome D. Chapman; Dan P. Crowe; Fred Mortis.
Burch;
No. 266—Franklin J. Hamm. No. 267—^Harry Davidson; Frank C. Debruler; Russell Gulick. No. 268—George C. Campbell; William E. • Love; Paul Mattox; Fred A. Nelson; James F. Perkins; C. Moody Ralston. No. 269—George Kidd; Chester Pierson. No. 270—Charles E. Miller; Roscoe R. Rush; Frank E. Watts. No. 271—David Ayers; Benjamin H. Cade; Earl Heniy Ebert; Ray Lycurgis Ellison; Charles Edward Greenstreet; Joel Gresty; John L. Grippen; Earl K. Lofland; David J. Lovett, Jr.; Virgo Earl Madison; Walter William Reid; Jesse Guy Roe; Clarence B. Taylor; Arthur Teeple. No. 272—Harrison Blundell; William C. Bolt; Ernest E. Boyle; Lexie B. Bryant; Harry A. Dale; Monroe M. Ellis; Jerry T. Gooch; David C. Horner; Hugh T. Johnston; William T. Maxfield; William E. Pracht; Horatio E. Seymour; Clark C. Stanley; Raymond K. Stiles. No. 273—John Robert Barnett; Wendell Harold Dyer; Chester Keith Hormel; Robert Taylor Karr; Clyde Magill; Albert Popp, Jr.; Robert T. Whitesell. No. 274—George E. Dixon; Lyle Gamble; Herman R. Walker. No. 275—Loren Glenn Dye; Harvey L. Elledge; George Lewis Harris; Richard Hickey Noel; Dwight Douglas Moore. No. 277—^Vernon E. Baker; Thomas E. Davis: Gottfred File, Jr.; Galen D. Gearhart; Myron G, Stevenson; Homer H. Zaoe. No. 278—Kenneth E. Brown; Lynn Cundiff; George A. Hardison; Leo V. Jenkinson; Eugene O. Rankin. No. 279—^James W . Hildreth; Elmer Elsworth Stormont; Jay C. Walker. N o . 280—Louis R. Smith. No. 281—John Fabricus; Ray Law; Robert W . Worland. No. 283—William A. LeVan. No. 284—Isaiah Marshall; William E. Melson. N o . 285—Harry G. Hadler.
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D E A T H S—Continued. No. 286—William H. Bayless; Thomas E. Bray. No. 287—Lealon M. Ward. No. 288—Robert B. Gilkison. No. 289—William Edward Crump; Harold Judson Thorpe. No. 290—William Albert Bright; Clifton Albertis Wade. No. 291—Walter C. Cobb; Ira C. Shaffer.
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D E A T H S-rContinued.; N o . 307—William A . . Blackburn; Adam C. Borget; Leo Marion Combs; Charles M. Kerns; Ernest Kuhns; Billy Gene Lang; William E. Rose; Lloyd S. Wilks. No. 309—Edward D. Burnside; Omar H. > Carlisle; Francis • M. Carter; Claude Chandler; William C. Daugherty; Harry Ford, St.; Warren E. Gayer; Herman R . S . Hoff; Kirkland F. Waddell. N o . 310—Richard W . Dole; Harry L. Hale ( I 9 6 0 ) . . N o . 311—Ralph T. Barton; George M. Cooper; Lester W . Ellis; Eugene L. Kaufman; Charles A. McFadden; Edward T. Manning; John D. Milliken; Thomas C - Musgrave; Ernest D . Scott. N o . 313—Emery A. Crawford. No. 314—^William Roy Cummins; Joseph. A. Draper; Charles R. Early; Jesse Franklin Fisher; Edward H. Larkin; William Robert McNeice; Frank Lee Payne. N o . 315—Glen W . Boman; Clarence M. Chaney; Thomas F. Dunham; Onnie F. Fones; George W . Morgan; Elmer A. Nystrom. N o . 316—John Thomas Glover. No. 318—Benjamin John Heye; James H . Vickery. No. 31S>—Harry E. Blowey; Gylord B. Hamilton; George E. Martin; Ross W . Washburn. No. 321—Herman A. Benedix; Alfred Dawson; Asa C. 'Flannery; Harold S. Mossman; Paul S. Rutledge; Roy E. Sexson. No. 322—Albert Cassidy; Milton G. Dreyer; Edward A. Fink; Fay S. Fletcher; Harry T. Gwinn; John B.. Hale; Robert W . Henninger; Manuel Huflerd; Alvin C. Hutchison; Robert E. Miller; Charles A. Mitchell; James B. Morrison; Charles M. Nixon; James W . Seymour; LeRoy Adams. No. 324—Joseph M. Boren; Lavere A. Calkins; Ward M. Comstock; Henry Chester Mull; Clyde H. Troxel. No. 325—Otis E. Barker; Herbert R. Martin. N o . 326—Irving H. Hallock; Clarence W . Hockman; Cleo L. Lathim; Robert A. Miller; Clarence J. Moore; Guy Russell; Stanley C. Willis. No. 327—Cecil F. Joslin; Frank C. Chubb; Henry W . Sconce. No. 328—Charles.R. Smith. No. 329—Rufus Barton; Joseph E. Holmberg;.Harvey M. Strecker. No. 330—George Leslie O'Dell; Pearl A. Shiney. No. 331—Thomas I.-Brown; Lloyd E. Butler; Charles S. Guinn; Albert T. Hoagland; Chester M. Kizzire; Joseph L. Pieper. No. 332—Douglas D. .Coburn; Frank M. Harkreader. No. 333—Gilbert V. Burns; Harry R. Evans; Louis R. Gates; Robert R. Harkness; James Jones; George R. Kilch; Charles H. Lewis; John V. Neely; Frank I. Russell; Raymond W . Swinney. No. 334—Roy C. Bouldin; Elmer E. Fackler; .Charles W . Fowler; Morton A. Latham; Mathew Malcolm, Jr. No. 335—Harry W . Leavell;
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D E A T H S—Continued. No. 336—John F. Duristan; William H. Gates; E l i a s W . Hodgin. No. 338—Axell G. Palmer; Daniel W . Swender. No. 339—Benjamin F. Carter; Clarence A. Gleason.' No. 340—Walter J. Cibulski; Glenn Vernon Downs; Roy Albert Thompson. No. 341—Claude F. Gilpin; Vernon E. Satchell; Clyde; Tyler. No. 343—Cecil Troy Fair; George A. Stehwein. No, 344—^Tohn Theodore Anderson; Clayton W . Ayars; Walter H. Bohnenblust; Elmer M . Chapman; John H . Harvey; Samuel Riniker; George W . Shepherd. No. 345—Howard D ; Long; Howard F. Roberts. No. 346—Harry G. Vetter. No. 347—Albert R. Elwell; Burris E. Felts; Joseph G. Moore. No. 348—Floyd A. Sloan; Charles L. Timmons. No. 349—^Joseph F. Belcha; George F. Bouska; Otto J. Holechek; Joseph M. Kennedy; Victor J. Wall; Walter F. Wells. No. 350-^William Daw Powell; Jariies Glen Umbarger; Frank Elmer Wales. No. 351—Robert A. Atwood; Robert W . Blackett; Domenic Fassino; James ' '•' ' -Moon; William H. Peck; Howard C. Snodgrass. No. 352—Lloyd J. Callen; William P. Downing; Charles M.
Kauffman.
No. 353—Lloyd J, Hawley; Amos L. Peterson. No. 354—Floyd W . Kissack. No. 355—Homer H. Leedy; William C. Meldrum; George W . Parks; Irvin G. Pumpelly; Henry S. Tucker. No. 356—James Vernon Murphy; Henry Millard Smith. No. 357—David A. Frye. No. 358—Edward Gragg; Edward T. Martin; Amos A. Prentice. No. 359—Louie E. Beverly; William John Booz; Fred S. Brichacek; Bruce A. Higgins; George H. Urban. No. 360—Kenneth Fay Brock; John E. Nellans; George T. Sears. No. 361—Walter McCurry; John Stratman. No. 362—^Joe Lang; Lester. C. Pentico. No.-363—^William L. Croxton; George Howard Hiskey; Nelson R. Rardin. No. 364—Benjamin P. Bixby; Clarence E. Franklin; Paul W . Frit2; John O. Nelson; William M. Sidles; Alvis L. Weaver; Ralph N . Whiting. No. 365—Wilbur J. Hunter; Loren Addison Mathis. No. 366—Roy Raymond Bratton; Vern Schneider; Lee Tyman Willtamson. No, 367—Eugene B. Coats; Leland Leroy Jacobs; Charles Rodney Pringle. No. 368—Elmer L. Fowler; Vanderpool.
William
Nelson
Hamill;
Robert
Newton
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D E A T H S—Continued. No. 369—Charles Bigger; Ralph Ree Briar; Robert Benard Burton; Emmit OUie Carnco; Calvin Claude Cooke; Martin Dechman; William Thomas Dickard, Jr.- Albert Maxfield; Wilbur William Merrill; Herbert F. Potter; William Franklin Harrison Reynolds; Charles Cooper Rusconi; William Henry Stack; Frank Abner Street; William D. Sturdevant; Garland C. Sullivan; Loren Tribbey; James Edgar Wheeler; George W . Wilson. No. 370—Fred L. Clark; Edward C. Maginley; T . Raymond Mackie. No. 371—Guy P. Boylan; Arthur Clinton DeBusk; George Robert Taylor; Walter Scott Tucker; Howard Stephen Wilcox; Jonathan S. Woods. No. 372—Paul C. Hill; Henry O. Niehaus. No. 374—George H. Curyea; Royal Fred Smith. No. 376—Benjamin Schuyler Callahan. No. 381—Raymond James Shaw. N o . 383—Jay T. Jackson. No. 384—Raymond C. Butts, Sr.; Manfred Peacock; Otto W.' Schumacher.
E.
Denney;
Laurence
A.
No. 386—Charles C. Randle; Herman S. Tuttle. No. 388—Merritt L. Curtis; Byron L. McMillan; George W .
Parthmote.
No. 389—Milton W . Primm. No. 390—William A. Williams. No. 391—^Robert Junior Cassidy; Mace D . Mattley; Thedore F. Rudisill; Henry. P. Withroder. No. 392—Axel B. Nordgren. No. 393—Walter Mathews. No. 395—^Weston William Jones; Lewis Allen Selves. No. 396—^Vernon S. Engel; Asa F. Flanagan; Carlos McDowell; Roscoe A. S. Niemoeller; Roy A. Woodbury. No. 397—Alvhn E. Bloomberg; Gustaf Edwin Johnson; James Alexander Kelly; George W . Kleihege; David Edwin Levin; R. Arnold Neal; Francis Edward Newman; Arthur C. Olson; Lenus Conrad Warden. No. 398—Cuba Harrison Buntain; Thomas Franklin HighfiU. No. 400—Thomas A. Coss.. No. 401—Carl" F. Olds. No. 402—Albert Eberhart; Theron J. Melton; Harry Robb. No. 404—Louis J. Daum; Dallas B. Johnson; George E. Williams. No. 405—Guy R. Currier; R. Grover Schoonhoven; Albert Peer. N o . 406—Charles Keith Brumley; A. Merle Harris; Omer Michaux; Orville N . Thurstin (I960). N o . 407—Ed Urish. No. 408—^John William Pastore; Weir W . Van Notsdall.
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D E A T H S—Continued; No. 409—Robert M. Nuess; Hugh D. White. No. 410—John Elbert Harmon. No. 411—Thomas J. H a r d . No. 412—Otho W . Day; Dewey M. Healan. N o . 415—George H . Holley; James W . Plummer; William F . Schafer. No. 417—Lewis O . Awtry; George J. Toucey. No. 418—Earl E. Anspaugh; Walter J. Dougherty; William A. Smith. No. 419—Roy William Levelling; Nels Thompson. No. 420—^John E. Matney. No. 421—Carl H. Houseworth; Frank E. Sisson. No. 425—George H . Pope. No. 424—Clarence V. Blair. No. 427—Carl Grier; John F. Raster; Claude S. Sitton. No. 428—Bert R. Steward. N o . 431—Samuel D . Waters. No. 432—Harrison Riley McAfee, No. 433—Roger P. Almond; James Levi Card; Francis Allen Clapper; George Merrill Crawford; Robert Eugene Day; Edwin Curtis Embrey: James. Griffin;. Lester Franklm Kimmel; Elvis Elisha Mitchell; Ephriam Sampson Moore; Charles William Mullen; Ray Newton Rippee; William Elvis Russell; Clayton Henry Schul; Lewis Henry Shottenkirk; Charles True Spear; Carl Edward Steele; Carroll Edgar Thompson; Sterling Kenneth Williams; John Wesley Willis; Lewis Wmters. No. 436—Wesley J. Bearg; Robert Vernon Creighton; Frank Cramer Stiles,
Jr.
No. 438—Thomas Y . Baird; Orvil E. Crane; Hubert G; Dormer; Henry G. Englebrecht; Roland E. Mather; Harry L. McDonald; Raymond . W . Paris. No. 441^-Elvie L. Newton; Wesley D. Rorick. No. 442—Earl E. Kelley. No. 444—Percy L. Kellogg. No. 445—Alfred C. Carpenter; John H. Dyck; Hartley T. Haxton; Uoyd W ™'. iKingery; " Edwin J. Lloyd; Frank P. Redmon; Robert Lee Terry. No. 446—Harry
Evan Hoon.
No. 447—Lyman W . Wilcox;
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Deaths Other Grand Jurisdictions. Alabama—GEORGE
UNDERWOOD POTTER, P . G. M., June 1.
Alberta—GEORGE
Arkansas^.
EDWARD CRUICKSHANK, P . G. M., August 30.
MILES ROBERTS, P . G. M., August 2 1 .
California—CHARLES
ALBERT DAVIS, P. G. M., May 1. CHARLES
M. WoLLENBERG, P. G. M., October 22. Delaware—WAVIEK W . BAGON, P. G. M., March 181 D . RAYMOND KEEPER,- P. G. M., April 23.
Georgia—CAR.wovi tember 18.
JULIUS O W E N S , Grand Tyler Emeritus, Sep-
Idaho—^JAY GLOVER ELDRIDGE, P. G. M., September 1.
/oM'd—MILLARD D . THOMAS, P . G. M., September 5. Kentucky—OBADLAH FIELDS, P . G. M., February 19. E D W I N C . LANDBERG, P . G . M . , April 25. SAMUEL E . PARIS, P. G. M.,
May 10. BoswELL BuSH HoDGKiN, P. G. M., September 19. Louisiana—ROBERT
W E S L E Y CRETNEY, P. G. M., March 26.
Manitoba—ROYAL
BURRITT,
P.
G.
M.,
October
13.
ROBERT
LEECH, Past Junior Grand
Warden,
HAWKINS, P. G. M., June 19. Maine—MERTON July 24.
ENOCH
Michigan—DR. FRANCIS B . LAMBIE, P. G. M., August 5. D R . MORGAN J. SMEAD, P. G. M., April 3.
Mississippi—SiD
F. CURTIS, Past Grand Secretary-Recorder, April
27. M A R S H HAINER, P. G. M., January 11, 11963. MONTRAVILLE W E S T , P. G. M., October 18.
Oklahoma—SHERMAN
PAUL
P. LARSH, P. G. M., September 25.
Oregon—WALTER L E E LANSING, p . G. M., April 19. CLARENCE W I N S L O W , P. G. M., May 23.
Prince Edward Island—JAMES January 1 1 . Rhode Island—RALPH
WALTER
COLE, Grand Master on the Throne,
SIMPSON, P. G. M., October 7.
Saskatchewan—^NETSON Tennessee—MARTIN
ROSS CRAIG, P . ' G . M . , November SMITH
ROBERTS,
P.
G.
M.,
26.
August
29.
CHARLES H U F F BARBER, Grand Lecturer, December 9. Texas—GALLOWAY West
CALHOUN, P. G. M., April 16.
Virginia—}AMES
Wisconsin—CARL
BERNARD DODRILL, P.' G. M., June 15.
W . - H O F M E I S T E R , P. G. M., May 26.
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REVIEW
-By â&#x20AC;&#x201D; FLOYD S . ECORD, Past Grand
Master
FOREWARD To the Most Worshipful
Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
Your Committee on Correspondence submits the following report: Your Committee reviewed the Proceedings of 41 Jurisdictions of the United States, five Canadian, five Australian and four others. The seven United States Jurisdictions not submitted to your Committee for Review were Delaware, California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska and N e w York. T h e hands of your Committee were literally tied by ignorance in attempts to review the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of The Netherlands, the Book of Proceedings submitted for Review being printed in the Dutch language. My great, great grandfather on my mother's side of the family could have read the Book, but not his great, great grandson. Following are some facts from the Proceedings reviewed which your Committee believes might be interesting to Kansas Masons, as they differ somewhat from conditions in Kansas, or give new ideas and new approaches to Masonic problems and Masonic work. Your Committee was impressed by the fact that Masonry is universally the same in its work, in its objectives and in its problems as it is here in Kansas. . Of the 41 U. S. Jurisdictions reviewed, 18 showed gains in membership and 22 showed losses, while one gave no figures. Ohio has the largest Masonic population,. 281,345, followed by Texas with 245,260, while Nevada has the smallest, 6,016, followed by Utah with 6,912. Texas has the most Lodges, 962, and Nevada the fewest, 29. Texas had the largest membership gain, 1,182, and Ohio the highest membership loss, 1,052. Section-wise the so-called Southern Jurisdictions showed the greatest percentage of gains in membership. The most expanding projects of Masonry seem to fall into three categories: Masonic Education, Public Education and Youth Activities. Most jurisdictions are greatly expanding their promotions of Masonic Education. Several Jurisdictions outside the United States are also developing such programs. The Grand Master of Texas sent a set of Questions and Answers to each Lodge with instructions to have an open discussion on them, suggesting that leaders for the discussion topics be given to qualified Masons who hadn't been attending Lodge regularly. The need for nhore Masonic interest in Public Education is shown in practically every Jurisdiction. Most. Jurisdictions are expanding such things as Scholarships, Essay-Writing Contests, etc. Australian Grand Lodges are particularly outstanding in placing scholarships, and in Greece, Lodges are sponsoring night schools, furnishing "free tuition, books, stationery, medical care, clothing and educational tools to needy students so that they may become members of society." Practically all U . S. Jurisdictions are aiding and promoting, in various ways Youth Organizations such as DeMolay, Job's Daughters and Order of Rainbow for Girls. The aid ranges from developing Lodge Sponsorship to outright appropriations of money. Every Connecticut Mason pays 25 cents additional on his per capita to the Youth Activities Fund of that Grand Lodge. Rhode Island really goes "all out" in its Youth Programs, sponsoring Softball tournaments and
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leagues, golf tournaments, basketball leagues and tournaments, bowling leagues, youth canteens, recreation centers and job placement services for Masonic Youth. Another growing promotion in many Jurisdictions is that of Public Relations. Several Jurisdictions have Public Relations Committees whose duties it is to furnish newspapers, radio and T V stations with information about Masonic activities and Masonic meetings. Arkansas makes the salute to the flag mandatory at the opening of all Lodge meetings. Florida repealed its Liquor regulation, leaving the matter up to each individual Lodge. While in New Haiiipshire the rules were tightened, the Grand Master stating, "We, as Masons, have been held up as an example of temperance, and I hope we can always be considered as such. The moment rules are eased the slightest, we have lost what, through the years, we have gained and no one can forsee the eventual result." Indiana has a Funeral Advisory Committee for training Brethren to render the funeral ceremony in a dignified manner. The Grand Master of Mississippi, ruled that a citizen of England could serve as an officer in a Mississippi Lodge. The Grand Master of Utah scorned what he termed "Idle Capital" of some Lodges, stating he believed the money should be'spent for Masonic promotion. ' Texas requires a certified copy of a petitioner's birth certificate to be attached to his petition, the copy to remain as a Lodge record. Wisconsin voted down the printing of a "cipher or key." The Grand Master of Alberta personally complimented a Lodge for having the First Degree conferred on Past Masters Night instead of the traditional Third Degree, stating the First Degree is the most important and must be done with dignity to properly impress a Candidate. Mississippi and North Carolina each furnishes its Grand Master with a new automobile for use during his term and the members of the home district of the Grand Master of Alabama gave him an automobile. Arizona, Maryland and Texas adopted resolutions permitting Lodges to conduct Masonic funerals without going through the routine of opening of Lodge. Arizona, California and Nevada are working on a plan of concurrent jurisdiction "to receive foreign material under waiver," where in border locations petitioners may live in one state, yet much nearer to a Lodge in another state. The Arkansas Grand Master writes and welcomes all new Master Masons. Colorado has a committee authorized to draft a long-range plan for the building of a new Grand Lodge building. The Connecticut Grand Master stated every Master Mason should be encouraged to join the Scottish Rite and the York Rite. Other jurisdictions more or less discourage this by making new Master Masons go through a specified waiting period before they can petition those bodies. Florida has a Committee entitled, "Let Your Pennies Make Good Cents," which promotes penny collections in. Florida Lodges for the Home Endowment Fund. It seems to work, for last, year the collections were over $107,000. Indiana is making a study of statewide concurrent jurisdiction. Both Kentucky and Wisconsin deferred action on the proposed lowering of a candidate's age requirement to 18 years for action at the next Grand Communications. Three Worshipful Masters of Indiana are appointed for one-year terms 'eath year on the Masonic Home Board.' • ••.'.-': Minnesota Grand Lodge was formed 109 y&rs ago by three Lodges having a total membership of 124. "The year 1961-1962 showed the first loss in membership since the organization. . . . . - . "
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/ . A number of Grand Lodges are drastically liberalizing, physical requirements of .candidates. Nevada leaves the matter up to individual Lodges, with certain specified restrictions. The Oregon Grand Master waived physical qualifications on a blind carididate, a deaf candidate, three with leg amputations, one.with an arm amputation and one with a paralyzed right arm. The Texas Grand Master approved petitions of 263 applicants with physical defects. Florida bans membership in High Twelve clubs and a Florida Mason living in another Jurisdiction is not permitted to join a High Twelve Club. .' Missouri's Grand Master ruled that a Lodge crfficer, did not necessarily have to wear a coat and tie. In comparison Victoria, Australia, while relaxing dress requirements, still specifies for summer months, "white long-sleeved soft shirt, with jcollar attached, self-supporting black trousers black cummerbund, white tie,black socks and black shoes." Many Lodges are raising fees and dues. The Grand Master of Maryland, xu-ged all Lodges to study their financial structures, stating, "You cannot operate a 1961 Lodge on a 1920 budget." The Connecticut Grand Master authorized a Lodge bowling teain to place the Lodge Name and Masonic insignia on its bowling shirts. The Florida Grand Master ordered all Lodges to set apart two minutes of all regular meetings for prayer to Almighty God. Geprgia has a Committee on Unity, which meets with similar committees of all Coordinate Bodies to discuss mutual problems. The Texas Grand Master recommended the appointment of a committee to make a study of what should be done about some Lodges growing so large. H e stated, " W h e n a Brother gets in these Lodges he immediately gets the feeling that he is a small mustard seed lost somewhere on Pike Peak's Mountain." The Grand Master of Pennsylvania suggested the establishment of more Daytime Lodges so that more use could be made of Lodge room facilities. England,; expelled a member because he became a member of the Order, of Eastern Star, which membership was banned in 1921. There was a great deal of sentiment expressed for r^cinding the ruling, but it was voted down. A special committee of New Zealand bemoaned the fact that it sent out 10,000 questionnaires regarding some reorganization plans and received back only 94 answers. The Masonic Hospital at Queensland, Australia, receives a subsidy from the. Government. , The Arkansas Grand Secretary reported one Arkansas Lodge suspended 20 per cent of its members for N.P.D., another suspended 15 per cent and 15 others suspended 10 per cent or more. The Georgia Lodge Secretaries Assn. meets early in the Masonic year for a schooling on duties of Secretaries and one of the highlights of the meeting is a barbecue chicken dinner. Idaho added the Grand Historian to the regular Grand Lodge officer line. Indiana has a Committee on "Shifting Population" which is making a study of the effect the growing population shifting is having on Masonry. Indiana also has a conunittee on "Church-Synagogue Relations." One Grand Jurisdiction has developed a special Certificate to award to all Master Masons who memorize the Third Degree work lecture. Past Grand Master William O. Ware of Kentucky died July 23, 1961. His father, Orie S. Ware, is Kentucky's Senior Past Grand Master and served in 1913. . . ., Six who attended the Centennial of the Louisiana Grand Lodge in 1912 were present, at the Sesqui-Centennial Celebration in 1962. A 99-year old Maryland Mason was present when his son. received his 50Year emblem award.
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Montana adopted a resolution making membership in the Communist Party or any Communist front organization a Masonic offense. M . ' . W.". BRUCE N E W T O N , Past Grand Master of Kansas, is one of those listed as an Honorary Past Grand Master of Montana. North Carolina awards the Honorary Title of "Past Secretary" on all Lodge Secretaries who have served five consecutive years or more. The Vermont Grand Master stopped the degree work on a candidate who refused to kneel at the altar because he said it conflicted with his religious belief. The Grand Master of New Brunswick- discouraged some Lodges substituting electric lights for burning tapers. Attached, and made a part of this report, are the individual reviews of the several Jurisdictions whose Proceedings were submitted to your Committee. I thank you. Most Worshipful Sir, for the privilege you gave me of serving on this most interesting committee. Fraternally submitted, Floyd S. Ecord
ALABAMAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1980-61 GORDON LEE EVATT, Grand Master
Lodges, 434
ROBERT R . BERRYMAN, Grand
Members, 76,511
Secretary
Gain, 106
The 141st Annual Communication was held at Montgomery November 21 and 22, 1961 with 364 Lodges represented and 13 Past Grand Masters Present., Brother Charles R. "Uncle. Charlie" West, Grand Tiler since 1951, died, March 13, 1961 and his funeral was conducted by the Grand Lodge. The Masons of the Grand Master's home county presented him with a new automobile for his use during his year's work as Grand Master. Two Lodges consolidated during the year, two Lodges forfeited their charters and two new Lodges were constituted and chartered. The Grand Secretary reported 1,833 Alabama ministers belong to Alabama Lodges. The cornerstones of eight new Lodge halls and of the new chapel at the Masonic Home were laid. A dispensation was granted to a Lodge to permit a Past Master to preside at Lodge Communications when the Master was in a hospital from injuries from an accident, the Senior Warden was in the Armed Forces and the Junior Warden on an extended vacation. Grand Secretary Verna A. Rushton resigned July 15, 1961. The Grand Master ordered the conferring of degrees on a Candidate stopped when he stated he had never previously petitioned and it was found that he has been rejected as a petitioner in another Grand Jurisdiction. Two Alabama Lodges celebrated their Centennials. The Alabama Masonic Home ended the year with eleven less guests than were enrolled at the start of the year. A Constitutional Amendment revising the procedure of Masonic Trials and setting up Eight Masonic Trials Divisions was adopted for submission to Subordinate Lodges for consideration and ratification. Rules for admission into the Masonic Home were amended. The Grand Lodge seal was re-designed with the lettering " F . and A. M . " added.
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Bro. Thomas A. Wall, 92, a Mason for 67 years, was presented at the Grand Communication and given a standing ovation. The Masonic Educational and Publications Committee recommended a study be made of the establishment of a Department of Printing for the "purpose of printing a newspaper or magazine, educational pamphlets for its members and do job printing for the Grand Lodge and its Subordinate Lodges." ARLIS R . FANT, Grand Master
GORDON L . EVATT, Grand Secretary
ARIZONA—1961-62 HAROLD W . HOLLEY, Grand Master
Lodges, 59
GERALD I. CRAIG, Grand
Members, 12,762
Secretary
Gain, 173
T h e 80th Annual Communication was held at Phoenix April 23 and 24, 1962 with 56 Lodges Represented, 22 Past Grand Masters and our Representative, ROBERT F . H E N D E R S O N present.
Past Grand Master FRED ORMAL GOODALL (1932) died September 6, 1961, and Past Grand Master CHARLES CUSTIS W O O L F (1917) died January 29, 1962. A new Lodge was constituted, the cornerstone of a new Lodge Temple was laid and a new Masonic Temple was dedicated. Grand Secretary JOSEPH A. E. IVEY, who was serving his fourteenth year resigned on September 1, 1961. ROBERT F . HENDERSON was appointed Grand Representative for Kansas near the Grand Lodge of Arizona. The Grand Lodge leased office space from the Temple Association of Phoenix and moved into it on September 1, 1961. Former offices were at Tucson. The new Publication Committee authorized at the last Grand Lodge session was "vmable to consider printing and putting out a publication because of the lack of funds." The regulation concerning Lodge funerals was revised to permit a Lodge to conduct a Masonic funeral service without opening of Lodge, the Lodge Secretary to note such a fact in the minutes of the next Stated Meeting of the Lodge. T h e incoming Grand Master was authorized to appoint a special committee to outline a plan of concurrent jurisdiction with Grand Lodges of California and Nevada along the state borders and to prepare proposed amendments to the Constitution which would permit Arizona to receive "foreign material under waiver granted by foreign jurisdictions with similar legislation to our Section 94." A Regulation was amended providing "The Master shall defer the issuance of a dues card until satisfactory examination in the Lecture of the Third Degree is passed, except in the case of extreme hardship and where a written request is made to the Lodge, the Master and Wardens may waive this requirement." An amendment was adopted permitting the Grand Secretary, with the approval of the Grand Master, to appoint a Deputy Grand Secretary. The Grand Lodge approved the purchase of Lodge Liability Insurance, the cost to be pro-rated to Constituent Lodges who desire to participate in the coverage. CLARK C . FORD, Grand Master
GERALD T . CRAIG, Grand Secretary
ARKANSAS—1960-61 JACK B . D O N H A M , Grand Master
Lodges, 380
L. LELAND M C D A N I E L , Grand Secretary
Members, 55,200
Loss, 504
The 120th Annual Communication was held at Little Rock November 21 and 22, 1961 with 340 Lodges represented and 15 Past Grand Masters present. •
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One new Lodge was constituted, cornerstones of six new Masonic Temples and that of a City Hall were laid and six Masonic Halls were dedicated. O n e Lodge is working under Dispensation. A resolution was passed making it mandatory that "a salute to the American Flag shall be given by all in attendance at the opening of the Grand Lodge and at the opening of all Subordinate Lodges at called and stated meetings." A plan was approved providing for the .purchase of fidelity insurance to cover all officers and members of Subordinate Lodges. A resolution was defeated which would have provided "that the jurisdiction of rural Lodges surrounding a city of 10,000 or more population shall extend to the city limits of said cities." Fourteen Arkansas Lodges celebrated Centennials during the year. Two Arkansas Lodges held open air meetings during the year, one in the Gravel Pit in Harrisburg and the other in an open field on Black River. About 500, including several out-of-state visitors attending each meeting. The Grand Master wrote to each newly raised Master Mason, welcoming him into the Fraternity and telling him of his responsibility to the Craft. T h e Grand Master reported "It has shown most pleasing results." A total of 1,286 Master Masons were raised during the year. In his address the Grand Master said, " W e are proud of the Order of DeMolay, their leaders and the DeMoIays themselves the world over and particularly in our State of Arkansas. This organization deserves all of our support and encouragement in their endeavors." The Grand Secretary reported two Lodges suspended 20 per cent or more of its members, eleven 15 per cent or more and fifteen 10 per cent or more. One hundred fifty Arkansas Masons received 50-year buttons during the year. Arkansas Lodges contributed $2,791.35 to the University of Arkansas Masonic Fund for the Acacia Fraternity during the yearr One hundred twenty-two children were hospitalized in the Arkansas Tuberculosis is Sanatorium for the year ending July 1, 1961. B E N J A M I N M U N F O R D B U T T , Grand Master
L. LELAND M C D A N I E L , Grand Secretary
COLORADOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1961 L E O N H . SNYDER, Grand Master
Lodges, 167
HARRY W . BUNDY, Grand
Members, 47,332
Secretary
Gain, 234
The 101st Annual Communication was held at Denver January 23 and 24, 1962 with 154 Lodges represented and 13 Past Grand Masters Present. Past Grand Master CASPER S . D E C H (1931) died August 12, 1961 and Past Grand Master EDWIN J. WITTELSHOFER (1949) died September 18, 1961. The Centennial celebration of the Grand Lodge of Colorado was held at Denver September 16, 1961. Three Lodges, including a Memorial Lodge, were constituted, three Masonic Temples and Halls were dedicated and cornerstones of a Junior College building, two school buildings, two Masonic Temples, a municipal building, a county hall and the Boy Scout headquarters building were laid. One Lodge is working under dispensation. The Constitution was amended to permit a Lodge to have a special communication on Sunday for the purpose of laying the cornerstone of a church. Grand Lodge dues were raised to $2.50. Members who have attained the age of 65 are exempt from paying Grand Lodge dues. The Grand Master reported his visit to the Grand Lodge of Kansas. For the first time in Colorado Grand Lodge history three Lodges were
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authorized to hold outdoor meetings. N o degree work was permitted at them and each was requested to submit the program in advance to the Grand Master for approval and some representative of the Grand Lodge was required to be present. The Colorado Grand Master in 1955 appointed a committee to draft plans for a long range program involving the construction of a Grand Lodge building. N o material action was taken at that time. This year the Grand Master urged that planning be resumed and that the plans should include space for a Grand Lodge museum. H e appointed a committee to make recommendations and the committee, in its report, recommended to the in-coming Grand Master that he also name a Grand Lodge Building Committee and instruct it to investigate types of buildings, determine costs, recommend location and method of financing and report at the next Annual Communication. The oldest Colorado Master is 83, the youngest 27 and the average age is 44.65. The Trustees of the Benevolent Funds reported giving assistance to 58 adults and 19 children during the year. The Grand Lodge owns a 1,248 acre ranch and leases it for $800 yer year. ELLIS LATIMER, Grand Master
HARRY W . BUNDY, Grand Secretary
CONNECTICUT—1961-62 P A U L D E W I T T COLLIER, Grand Master
Lodges, 133
EARLE K . HALING, Grand
Members, 47,212
Secretary
Loss, 433
The 174th Annual Communication was held at Hartford April 4 and 5, 1962 with all Lodges represented and 16 Past Grand Masters present. Past Grand Master CHARLES W I N T H R O P CRAMER (1921) died May 12, 1961, Past Grand Master ROBERT HOGG (1952) died April 19, 1961, Past Grand Master W A L T E R MASON PICKETT (1941) died June 24, 1961 and Past Grand Master T H O M W I L L I A M CORBY (1954) died December 14, 1961. One new Lodge was chartered and two Masonic Temples were dedicated. A dispensation was issued for the institution of a Daytime Lodge. --. Two Lodges celebrated their 200th anniversaries and one its 170th and one its 150th. In his address the Grand Master said "Blue Lodge Masons should be encouraged to join the Scottish Rite and York Rite Bodies in order to receive further Masonic education and also to receive preparation for assignments and offices to which they may be elected or appointed. Several Blue Lodge Councils and Lodges have brought in well qualified brothers to speak on the Scottish and York Rites in the endeavor to acquaint many Brothers with all branches of the Fraternity as well as to interest them in making applications for membership." The Grand Master authorized a Lodge bowling team to place the Lodge name and the Masonic insignia on its bowling shirts. The Grand Lodge adopted a retirement plan for its fuUtime employees in addition to the social security benefits. Normal retirement age was set at 65 years but retirement could be deferred to the age of 70. The Grand Lodge adopted a plan requiring each Lodge to make monthly returns of all Degree Work, affiliations, reinstatements, dimits, strikings for N P D , suspensions, expulsions and deaths. T h e annual summary requirement was not changed. Connecticut Grand Lodge dues are §6, the 50-year members being exempt from Grand Lodge dues. Each Mason on his raising and each affiliate from an-
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other Grand Jurisdiction pays $20 to the Endowment Fund of the Masonic Charity Foundation. Every Connecticut Mason pays 25 cents to the Youth Activities Fund of the Grand Lodge. The Committee on Finances of Lodges reported that 133 Lodges were operating within their income from dues and invested funds, 40 used income from initiation fees in addition to dues while 12 also dipped into capital funds to meet operating expenses. The Grand Lodge of Connecticut will observe its 175th Anniversary April 2, 3 and 4, 1963. A Special Committee is preparing a program for the event. Connecticut Lodges have 338 dual members. A total of 174 Connecticut Masons were awarded Gold Membership Buttons during the year. ERNEST R . DAYTON, Grand Master
EARLE K . HALING, Grand Secretary
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1961 R A L P H M C P H E R S O N W O L F E , Grand Master RAYMOND N . BABCOCK, Grand
Lodges, 48
Members, 22,623
Sec'y
Loss, 524
The 151st Annual Communication was held at Washington, D.C. December 20, 1961 with 45 Lodges represented and 14 Past Grand Masters and our Representative, W I L L I A M H . ROHRMAN, present.
The Sesqui-Centennial celebration was held February 22, 1961 and a midyear Communication was held on May 10, 1961. The 23rd annual Night of Thrills held at Griffith Stadium netted over |20,000 for the Masonic and Eastern Star Home. An amendment to the Code was adopted liberalizing the physical requirements of candidates, the amendment providing "the Grand Master is authorized to permit the reception of the petition, if, in his opinion, the candidate can conform substantially to such requirements." Salaries of the Grand Secretary and his three assistants were raised a total of $1,200 annually. The number of guests at the Masonic and Eastern Star Home decreased during the year. T h e per capita tax for the support of the Home is $1.50. The Distinguished Service Medal was awarded to Past Grand Master WILLIAM H. ROHRMAN. H e is Grand Representative of Kansas to the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia. The Worshipful Masters of 1961 assembled on December 20, I960, and organized an Association formed to encourage the Masters of all Lodges of the District of Columbia to maintain close cooperation between the Masters and to cooperate with the Grand Master. Meetings are held monthly with the exception of July and August. Sixty-three Masons received 50-year buttons during the year. The Grand Master issued an edict calling on all Worshipful Masters and Wardens, together with officers "to assemble their Lodges in Emergent Communications on Sunday, October 8, 1961, for the purpose of attending the Grand Lodge Service of Praise and Thanksgiving to Almighty God." Grand Lodge Law provided "Any Brother whose whereabouts have been unknown for a period of seven years may be presumed to be dead . . . Should it subsequently be determined that the Brother so dropped from the roll of membership is not in fact dead, he shall be automatically restored to membership as of the date of such determination." CONVASS B . D E A N , Grand Master
RAYMOND N . BABCOCK, Grand Secretary
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FLORIDA—1961-62 FLETCHER G . M C Q U E E N , Grand Master W M . A. WHITCOMB, Grand Secretary Lodges, 286 Members, 69,449 Gain, 872 The 133rd Annual Communication was held at Jacksonville, April 17 to 19, 1962 with 268 Lodges represented and 15 Past Grand Masters present. Past Grand Master Gus J. D E K L E (1950) died November 21, 1961. The Grand Master issued a proclamation to all Florida Lodges directing them to set apart two minutes of all regular meetings for the specific purpose of "Prayer to Almighty God asking for His forgiveness of our worldly ways, our indifferent attitudes and our complacency of we, the people of this Nation and this World, and specifically for Divine Guidance for the President of the United States, the leaders of our National, State and Local Governments, members of our Armed Forces and our friends . . . yea, even our enemies, throughout the world." The Grand Master recommended that "any law pertaining to the Whiskey Traffic of this Grand Jurisdiction be repealed and that it be null and void and leave the whole issue to the particular Lodges to judge." The Grand Lodge adopted his recommendation, but the Question, "Are you engaged in or connected with any business engaged in the sale or manufacture of intoxicating liquors, wines or beer?" will remain on the petition forms. Two new Lodges were consecrated and eight others are working under dispensations. Florida per capita is S4.25, of which $3.00 is for the Masonic Home and 25 cents for Masonic Relief. Each initiate also pays $ 1 0 0 to the General Fund, $5.00 to the Home Building Fund and $1.00 to the George Washington Masonic Memorial. Seven new Lodge buildings were dedicated and buildings of nine other Lodges were approved for construction. Cornerstones of four Lodge buildings, a Shrine Temple, two Scottish Rite buildings and a Geriatric Clinic building were laid. The Grand Master recommended that in addition to DeMolay and Rainbow Girls that Lodges be allowed to sponsor "Boy Scout Troops, Little League Baseball Teams, 4-H Clubs or other such youth activity." N o action was taken. Florida has a committee on "Let Your Pennies Make Good Cents" and Florida Lodges contributed, through this activity, a total of $107,132.80 during the year to the Endowment Fund. Other receipts for the Endowment Fund brought the total gain for the year to $833,800.99. A Special Building Committee is making a study of the proposition to sell the present Grand Lodge Building and to suggest plans and information on the construction of a new Grand Lodge Building. High Twelve Clubs are not permitted in Florida, and Florida Masons, living in other Jurisdictions, are not permitted to join a High Twelve Club. T h e Grand Master recommended removing the restriction, but no action was taken. W M . S . CHRISTLAN, Grand Master W M . A. WHITCOMB, Grand Secretary
GEORGIA—1960-61 J O H N A. D U N A W A Y , Grand Master
D A N I E L W . LOCKLIN, Grand
Secretary
Lodges, 480 Members, 100,304 Gain, 69 The 175th Annual Communication was held at Macon October 24 and 25, 1961 with 391 Lodges represented and 16 Past Grand Masters and our representative, Max L. Segall, present. Past Grand Master M. BRESTON AGEE died May 26, 1961. Cornerstones of four new Masonic Temples and of a new church were laid.
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three new Temples were dedicated, one new Lodge was constituted and one Lodge surrendered its charter. Two Lodges are working under Dispensations. Georgia's oldest Mason, ROBERT LEE SWATTS, who received his 75-year award on October 16, I960, died August 20, 1961. Georgia Lodge secretaries have an association which meets at the Masonic Home early in the year to hold a school on work of the secretary. T h e meeting was topped off by a barbecue chicken dinner. The Grand Lodge Program of Education, set up at the last Annual Communication, was reported to have attained excellent results. Institutes were held in each district and were reported successful. Expansion.of the program is planned. A Committee on Unity, composed of representatives of all Coordinate Masonic Bodies of Georgia, was named during the year and held two meetings at which common problems were discussed. The Grand Master originated the idea of the committee. The Grand Master recommended "That this Grand Lodge appoint a commission to study subdivision of large Lodges, fix the maximum size of Lodges in this State and fix the method, ways and means of subdivision and report back to this Grand Lodge at its 1962 session." An amendment exempting 65-year Masons, who had been contributing members for 25 years, from Grand Lodge dues, was defeated. The present exemption age is 70. The Code was amended to provide methods of filling vacancies in the Grand Lodge Line, specifying that every officer or rank below the vacancy shall automatically advance one station. An amendment was rejected which would have included for 50-year Service Buttons "any Master Mason raised in a Georgia Lodge who was suspended and who reinstated during the period of 1930 to 1939 inclusive" and has since paid all dues for the period of his suspension. An amendment which would have increased the personnel on the Committee on Foreign Correspondence from one member to three members was defeated. A retirement plan for full-time employees of the Grand Lodge of Georgia and of the Masonic Home of Georgia was tabled. An Act providing for increase in the fee for initiation, reinstatement and per capita tax of Master Masons from $1.50 to $2.50 was also tabled. A Bill was adopted requiring proposed Masters, Wardens, Deacons and Stewards of a Proposed new Lodge to hold proficiency cards in the ritual. Petitions were received for the formation of four new Lodges. CLARENCE H . C O H E N , Grand Master
D A N I E L W . LOCKLIN, Grand Secretary
IDAHOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1961-62 CHARLES W . SIMMONS, Grand Master
HERBERT H . EBERLE, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 84 Members, 14,839 Loss, 77 The 96th Annual Communication was held at Boise September 18 to 20, 1962 with 80 Lodges represented and 18 Past Grand Masters present. Past Grand Master JAY GLOVER ELDRIDGE (1930-31) died September 1, 1962. The formal receptions at the opening of Grand Lodge included the Grand Master's welcome to the 55 Worshipful Masters of Idaho Lodges in attendance. The Grand Master paid tribute to the late Senator and Brother, H E N R Y DwORSHAK, who died July 23, 1962. Senator DwORSHAK had addressed the Grand Lodge on several occasions Fifty-eight Lodges approved the constitutional amendment,making the Grand Historian a regular line officer and the Grand Master declared the amendment adopted. The Grand Master issued a proclamation uring all Lodges to "commemorate
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the birth of our Constitution on a suitable meeting night during the months of October and November, 1961." It was reported that "this activity was generally accepted by the Constituent Lodges." During the year all Lodges were directed to put into eflfect the Lodge Counselor Plan of Education. T h e Grand Master reported he had many favorable reports concerning its value to the future of Masonry. One Lodge was authorized to build a new Lodge Hall, another was authorized to build an addition to its Hall and another's purchase of a building was approved. One Idaho Lodge was faced with a problem when its building was condemned by the State Highway Department for right-of-way for a road project. The request that a privately owned publication, " T h e Trestle Board Star," be named the official publication of the Grand Jurisdiction of Idaho, was turned down. A special committee on Centennial Observance is at work and funds are being set aside to finance the observance. The Grand Master recommended that the Grand Lodge recognize the importance of Masonic Youth Groups to the future of Freemasonry. The Grand Lodge adopted a resolution regarding the promotion of the Order of DeMolay movement in Idaho. N o action was taken on the Grand Master's recommendation that a Committee on Americanism be made a regular Grand Lodge committee and that an Americanism program be made a part of the permanent activities of the Grand Lodge. A resolution was presented naming 25 Ancient Landmarks of Freemasonry to be recognized by the Grand Lodge of Idaho. Action on the Resolution will be taken at the 97th Annual Communication. Idaho has an active Public Schools, program. A Resolution providing a $500 Grand Lodge Scholarship will be acted upon at the 97th Annual Communication. CHARLES F . G I L L , Grand Master
HERBERT H . EBERLE, Grand Secretary
INDIANAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1961-62 HAROLD S. JACKSON, Grand Master
D W I G H T L . SMITH, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 547 Members, 184,266 Loss, 632 The l45th Annual Communication was held at Indianapolis May 15 and 16, 1692 with 535 Lodges represented and 16 Past Grand Masters present. Past Grand Master WILLIAM H . MORRISON (1938-39) died May 17, 1961 on the last day of the l44th Annual Communication and Past Grand Master W I L L I A M H . MARKER, (1909-10) died June 4 ,1961. Two Lodge Temples were dedicated. Cornerstones of two Lodge Temples and a Court House were laid and six Lodges celebrated centennials. The Grand Master appoints three Worshipful Masters to one-year terms on the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home. "The Home is valued at $7,325,334. The Grand Lodge has worked out a plan for obtaining public liability and other types of insurance for Subordinate Lodges under a blanket program. Each Lodge will be furnished complete information and given an opportunity to participate. A Grand Lodge Sesquicentennial Commission has outlined advance plans for the 150th Anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Indiana to be observed in 1968. Indiana has a Committee on Shifting Population which is making a study of the influence the shifting of Indiana's population is having on the condition of Masonry in the State. Permission was granted to 10 more Lodges during the year to have DeMolay, Rainbow for Girls or Job's Daughters use their Lodge rooms. On recommendation of the Grand Master the Grand Lodge reduced the size of the 50-year lapel award from %-inch diameter to Vi-inch diameter.
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The Indiana Code was amended to permit "members of a Lodge to attend divine service in a body, without regalia, upon invitation of proper church authorities." A Committee on Church-Synagogue Relations was also established. Roll of Honor certificates were presented to l 4 l Lodges for voluntarily contributing $1 or more per member to the Indiana Masonic Home. T h e previous high was 119 in 1957-58. A Funeral Advisory Committee was established "for eflfective training of Brethren . . . to render the funeral ceremony in a manner that will reflect dignity and high purpose to the Fraternity." A Board of Publications was created to review all publications of any nature issued by Masonic bodies or by others representing their publications to be for Masons, and to regulate them. A resolution requiring the presentation of a Bible to every newly raised Master Mason as a part of the ritualistic ceremony was not adopted. A t present the presentation is optional. No action was taken on a proposal for state-wide Concurrent Jurisdiction. The matter was recommended for further study. A total of 637 Indiana Masons received 50-year buttons during the year, a new high, the previous high being 579 presented in 1961. Stricter Grand Lodge control of new Lodge building projects was approved. JACK F . H E W S O N , Grand Master
D W I G H T L . SMITH, Grand
Secretary
IOWA—1961-62 LESLIE C . EDDY, Grand Master
Lodges, 545
R A L P H E . W H I P P L E , Grand
Members, 91,718
Secretary
Loss, 923
The 118th Annual Communication was held at Davenport September 20 and 21, 1962 with 367 Lodges represented and 13 Past Grand Masters present. Grand Master ARMAND H . BISHOP and Grand Secretary CHARLES S . M C G I N -
NESS of Kansas were among the distinguished visitors in attendance. Past Grand Master HARRY L . SEARLE (1940-41) died Ortober 12, 1961 and Past Grand Master MILLARD D . THOMAS (1951-52) died September 4, 1962. The Grand Lodge Monthly is issued six times a year, in October, December, February, April, June and September. Five new Masonic Temples were dedicated and cornerstones of three new Temples and three new school buildings were laid. A total of 140 Lodge Secretaries attended the nine Conferences for Lodge Secretaries during the year. T h e Grand Secretary was in charge of the schools. Iowa has one of the finest Masonic Libraries and visitors for the year totaled 2,700. They were from 36 U. S. Jurisdictions, three Canadian Provinces and from England, France, Germany, Japan, Philippines and Puerto Rico. Much material from the library is sent out each year in its loan service. T h e microfilm reader-printer has been installed and is in use. The Grand Lodge uses eight Iowa banks as depositories for its funds. Iowa had three Lodge consolidations during the year. Iowa Lodges had a total of 5,920 regular meetings and 5,734 special meetings during the year 1961. Iowa's fees range from §40 to §100 and Lodge dues from §7 to $15. A total of 119 Iowa Lodges had no raisings during the year, 115 reported no initiations and 65 did no degree work. It was reported that 706 Masonic Schools of various kinds were held within the Jurisdiction during the year. These included Ritualistic Schools arranged and held by Lodges, under Grand Lodge supervision. A standing committee on Public Relations was established, whose duties it is "to promote better public relations with those who are not members of the
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Fraternity; to publicize Masonic events and activities which are of interest to the profane; to assist similar committees of Worshipful Masters of Subordinate Lodges; to enlist t h e support of newscasters and reporters over the State who are members of the Masonic Order; and to cooperate with and promote participation in worthwhile community and school affairs." A proposed resolution which would have permitted "at the discretion of the Master" in the second and third section lectures of the First Degree and the third section of the Third Degree to be deferred until some future date, was defeated. A resolution providing that the Grand Lodge sponsor an Essay Writing contest for high school seniors in Iowa Public Schools and for a $2,500 Scholarship Fund was presented and later withdrawn. The Committee on the Proposed Home for Independent Elderly Masons gave a report and the Grand Lodge authorized the committee to continue its study. R A L P H C . B R O W N , Grand Master
R A L P H E . W H I P P L E , Grand Secretary
KENTUCKYâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1960-61 LLOYD M . G R E E N E , Grand Master
A L P H E U S E . O R T O N , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 470 Members, 100,646 Gain, 9 The l 6 l s t Annual Communication was held at Louisville October 17 to 19, 1961 with 439 Lodges represented and 20 Past Grand Masters and our Representative, HERRBERT H . BENNETT, present.
Past Grand Master WILLIAM O . W A R E (1957-58) died July 23, 1961. His father, ORIE S . W A R E , still living, is Kentucky's Senior Past Grand Master, serving in 1913. One new Lodge was instituted during the year. Four Lodge halls, a building at the Old Masons Home, a Shrine Temple Mosque and a Masonic Monument were dedicated, the cornerstone of a new Lodge was laid and a Dispensation was issued for the formation of a new Lodge. The Masonic Home Journal, official publication of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, is issued twice a month and 50 cents of each Mason's Grand Lodge dues goes for a year's subscription. The Grand Master recommended that the Constitution's definition of a Candidate's qualifications as to race, sex, age and character be amended to read, "A Candidate for initiation must be free-born white, of the age of 18 years or more, of a good report." The Committee on Jurisprudence recommended that the change "lie over for one year for further consideration" and that action was adopted. The incoming Grand Master was authorized to appoint a Special Committee on Ritual to "give serious consideration to the appointment each year of qualified members to instruct in each District in the ritualistic work, looking forward to a uniform ritual." Kentucky law requires every Master Mason to memorize the lecture of the Third Degree. The Grand Secretary's report showed that 376 Lodges own their own halls, that 41 Lodges confered no degree work during the year and that 206 Lodges had a membership gain, 230 had a membership loss, while the remaining 34 Lodges reported no membership change. Kentucky's largest Lodge has 1,629 members and nine others have over 1,000 members. However 154 Lodges have from 20 to ^9 members and 155 have from 100 to 199 members. Only 40 Lodges have over 500 members and 30 Lodges have less than 50 members. The minimum Constitutional fee for the three degrees is $40, yet 47 Lodges still charge less than that amount with 33 Lodges charging only $30. The highest fee charged is $95 and the average is $44.39.
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The minimum Constitutional dues is $7.50, yet five Lodges still collect less than that amount. Two lodges charge dues of $20,00 and the average is $8.63. Kentucky awarded 280 fifty-year Masonic Service Buttons and Gold Life Membership cards during the year, a grand total of 3,605 to date. COLUMBUS J. HYDE, Grand Master
ALPHEUS E . ORTON, Grand
Secretary
LOUISIANAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1961 MORRIS SHAPIRO, Grand Master
D . PETER LAGUENS, JR., Grand
Secretary
Lodges, 277 Members, 51,234 Gain, 31 The 151st Annual Communication was held at New Orleans February 5 and 6, 1962 with 275 Lodges represented and 22 Past Grand Masters and J O H N B . ARMSTRONG, our Representative, in attendance. The Sesquicentennial Emergent Communication of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana was held at New Orleans on Sunday, February 4, 1962. T h e feature of the celebration was a Pilgrimage to the various statues and portraits of famous Masonic patriots in N e w Orleans. Assisting in the ceremonies were the Grand Master of Pennsylvania, who placed a wreath on the statue of Benjamin Franklin; the Grand Master of Kentucky, who placed a wreath on the statue of Henry Clay, and the Grand Master of Tennessee, who placed a wreath on the statue of Andrew Jackson. T h e Grand Master presented a 50-star American flag to the City of New Orleans and it was received by the Mayor. Past Grand Master GEORGE ARTHUR TREADWELL (1918) died February 5, 1961 and Past Grand Master JULIUS B E N J A M I N HIGGINBOTHAM (1958) died November 12, 1961. One new Lodge was constituted, six new Lodge Halls were dedicated and the cornerstones of six new Lodge Halls and a new Courthouse were laid. A special committee, appointed to investigate the matter of building a Masonic Home, reported the results of a survey. Every Lodge was asked if it was in favor of building a Home and to give figures on the number of Masons and widows of Masons of the Lodge desiring admission if a Home was built. Replies were received from only 168 of the 277 Lodges and of them only 25 were favorable, some with restrictions as to cost. The survey showed 85 men and women desiring to enter the Home, if built, and 43 of these were from two Lodges. The Committee recommended dropping the matter and its recommendation was upheld. Distinguished visitors included Grand Master J O H N H . MURRAY of Kansas. One Lodge was presented with a Centennial Plaque. A proposal to increase per capita by $1.00 was deferred to the next Annual Communication for action. The present percapita is $2.00. The Masonic Home for children has 56 children, 27 boys and 29 girls. Six are in high school, 12 in junior high, 31 in grammer school, three in kindergarten and two are under school age. The oldest is 20 and the youngest is four years old. During the year the Grand Lecturer issued 164 Cards of Proficiency, of which 45 were new and 119 were renewals. The Masonic Educational Foundation granted aid to 12 students, totaling $5,100. Six in attendance at the Annual Communication were present at the Grand Lodge Centennial celebration in 1912. They were introduced and given special recognition. Ten received 50-year certificates at the communication and 77 others were awarded them during the year. DWIGHT A . D A H M E S , Grand Master
D. PETER LAGUENS, J R . , Grand
Secretary
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MAINEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1961-62 L E O N M . SANBORN, Grand Master
Lodges, 209
EARLE D . WEBSTER, Grand Secretary
Members, 47,741
Loss, 88
T h e l43rd Annual Communication was held at Portland May 1 to 3, 1962 with 195 Lodges represented, 12 Past Grand Masters and our representative, R A Y M O N D M . RIDEOUT, in attendance.
Brother R I D E O U T was elected the new
Grand Master. One new Lodge was constituted and three Lodges were reconstituted. One Lodge celebrated its 200th anniversary, one its 150th and six celebrated centennials. T h e Grand Lodge was called in special Communication on December 28, 1961 for the purpose of honoring LEON H . SNYDER, Grand Master of Colorado. The Third Degree was exemplified for him and he told the body about the beginnings of Freemasonry in Colorado 100 years ago. Distinguished guests from 14 other Grand Jurisdictions were present at the opening of the Annual Communication. Every Maine Constituent Lodge is requested to observe "Law Day U.S.A." on May 1 each year with appropriate programs and ceremonies. An extensive Blood Bank Program is promoted for benefit of Masons and families. Two District Deputy Schools were held and had 100 per cent attendance. The Grand Master ruled that a Brother without a right hand could serve as Worshipful Master of a Lodge. H e stated every member of a Lodge and members of other Lodges residing in a Lodge's jurisdiction should receive notices of Lodge Communications. Per capita for t h e support of t h e Grand Lodge was raised from 75 cents to $1.00. In addition $2.00 is remitted to the Grand Lodge for every Candidate initiated. The Grand Master urged Maine Lodges to raise both fees and dues. He said a study of 53 Jurisdictions placed Maine 43rd with Maine charging an average of $40. H e recommended all Lodges charging less than $40 to bring the fees for the degrees u p to that amount. T h e Grand Master recommended the Grand Lodge adopt a bar or pin that can be attached to the 50-year Veterans' Medal to show service to Masonry for each five years beyond the 50 years. H e also recommended a 40-year service button and pin in addition to the 25-year and 50-year awards. Both recommendations were adopted. T h e Grand Master urged setting aside of money to finance the 150th Anniversary of the Grand Lodge in 1970. T h e Grand Lecturer reported the total attendance at the 24 Masonic District Schools was 1,180 with 195 Lodges represented. Fourteen of the districts had 100 percent attendance. T h e largest attendance was 122 and the smallest 36. The report also showed that 365 Brethren attended the school for the first time. One Lodge was fined $7 for sending in its annual returns after the deadline date. Both the American and Canadian flags are presented at the opening ceremony and one verse of America, God Save the Queen and Two Countries by the Sea were sung. It was recommended that the Grand Communication be shortened to only two days, but n o action was taken. R A Y M O N D M . RIDEOUT, Grand Master
EARLE D . W E B S T E R , Grand Secretary
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MARYLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1961 MARTIN H . KINSINGER, Grand Master
Lodges, 128
GERALD M . P I N E , Grand
Members, 48,547
Secretary
Gain, 205
The 175th Annual Communication was held at Baltimore November 21 and 22, 1961 with all Lodges represented, 10 Past Grand Masters and Norman P. Walters, our Representative in attendance. The Grand Lodge of Maryland has a semi-annual Communication in May. A very unusual event happened when a Maryland Mason, A D . NAYLOR, <)') years of age, was present when his son, PAUL B . NAYLOR, received his 50-year Membership Award. The Maryland Masonic Bulletin is issued four times a year and is sent to Lodge Masters, Grand Lodge Officers and Committee Members. A recommendation was adopted discontinuing the requirement for Lodges to be opened in the Master Mason degree for funerals. Entrance regulations to the Masonic Home were changed permitting an unmarried daughter of a deceased Master Mason to enter the Home. Fifty rooms at the Masonic Homes have been refurnished and handrails installed in all stairways and corridors. Different Lodges are assigned to conduct religious services at the Masonic Homes each Sunday and Lodges and other affiliated bodies also provide entertainment weekly, or oftener, at the Homes. The Grand Lodge adopted the "Pennsylvania Plan" for raising of an Endowment Fund for the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, $10 from each Lodge and %\ from each Master Mason, on a voluntary basis. Two new Masonic Temples were dedicated during the year. The Grand Master urged all Lodges to look over their financial structures and bring their fees and dues in line with present day costs for everything else. H e added, "You cannot operate a 1961 Lodge on a 1920 budget." The Grand Master called attention to the saying that there were more Masons in Baltimore City than in the rest of the state. H e stated that this ceased to be true in 1960, and said the city Lodges have shown consistent losses in membership since 1955, while country Lodges have shown consistent gains in membership since 1940. The Grand Master reported the Homes expenses increased faster than the income, and said to overcome this the Endowment Fimd should be increased. It was increased by $392,843 during the past year. Harvest Homes and Corn Husking Day at the Masonic Homes was rained out this year, but in spite of the inclement weather 4,247 Masons visited the Homes on that day and contributed $4,413 in cash, plus a quantity of canned goods. The Grand Lodge of Maryland has an extensive Blood Donor Program. An amendment was adopted providing that any Mason suspended for nonpayment of dues could pay all arrearages up to the time of his suspension and be automatically restored within six months of the date of his suspension. The Masonic Homes report showed 164 residents, 131 women and 33 men. The average age is 8 1 . There were 43 entrants during the year and 27 deaths, with five others leaving the Home. A total of 64 are in the Infirmary. MARTIN H . KINSINGER, Grand Master
GERALD M . P I N E , Grand
Secretary
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MINNESOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1961-62 STAFFORD K I N G , Grand Master
Lodges, 291
DAVID E . PALMER, Grand Secretary
Members, 69,972
Loss, 126
The 109th Annual Communication was held at Saint Paul March 21 and 22, 1962 with 234 Lodges represented and 10 Past Grand Masters present. Two Lodges were consolidated during the year. T h e Grand Master mentioned in his address that 109 years ago three Minnesota Lodges bound themselves together to form the Grand Lodge of Minnesota. The total membership of those three Lodges at that time was 124. Since the formation of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota there has been an annual net gain in membership until this year. The Grand Master remarked, " W e must take our place in the religious life of our community by sharing in the activity of the church of our choice. W e must take a personal and helpful interest in our youth. W e must furnish the mature leadership so necessary to the proper progress of youth groups, particularly we must help in the strengthening of Job's Daughters and DeMolay. One Minnesota Lodge lost its hall by fire during the year. The Grand Lodge approved a resolution to sponsor an Essay Writing Contest wherein members of the Senior class in any and all public schools in Minnesota will be eligible to write an original essay of not more than 500 words. The winner will be awarded a $500.00 scholarship each to the winning boy and girl for the continuation of his and her education in an accredited college, university or trade school of their choice. A resolution was voted down which would have allowed a Lodge to postpone until a later date the giving of lectures, "excepting the posting lecture," to a candidate. Two Brothers who retired as members of the Board of Custodians for a number of years were designated "Custodian Honorary" and issued a Certificate of Honor. The name of the committee on Masonic Publicity was changed to the Committee on Public Relations. Its duties include the dissemination of Masonic news through the various news media, including newspapers, magazines, television and radio. T h e Committee's work also included the development of Masonic programs and activities and the strengthening of the Masonic attitude towards the public school system and worthwhile community affairs. The Petition and Committee Report forms were revised, "to be consistent and in accord with the General Regulations of the Grand Lodge and to facilitate more accurate determination of a petitioner's qualification." T h e wording of the new petition forms were printed in the book of Annual Proceedings. Minnesota Law requires a dispensation from the Grand Master for a Lodge to open a Special Communication as a Lodge of Sorrow or to conduct a Masonic Funeral Service on the same day as the Regular Communication. A resolution to remove this requirement was laid over to the 1963 Communication for action. T h e Committee on Revision of the Code reported it had completed its work and that the revision would b e delivered to the Grand Lodge Committee on Printing at an early date. The Committee report stated the Code was greatly simplified and had a more readily usable index. Each Lodge Secretary is required to report to the Grand Secretary the name and address of each candidate within one week from the date of his raising. HARVARD B . O L S O N , Grand Master
DAVID E . PALMER, Grand Secretary
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MISSISSIPPI—1961 CHARLES E . WALTERS, JR., Grand Master
CECIL A. T H O R N , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 313 Members, 50,779 Loss, 2 The l44th Annual Communication was held at Jackson February 13 and 14, 1962 with 290 Lodges represented and 20 Past Grand Masters and our Representative, ROBERT W . H I N T O N , JR. present.
A letter was read from J O H N C . WIZSTDHAM, Senior Grand Warden, stating that ""in consideration of the advice of my doctor, I ask the Grand Lodge not to elevate me. I had hoped to attend Grand Lodge but because physical or mental exertion aggravate my condition, my doctor has this week advised against it." Three Lodge halls were dedicated during the year. The Grand Master installed new officers in six Lodges. The Grand Lodge' provides its Grand Master with a new automobile at the beginning of his year, the previous year's automobile being traded in on the new one. For the past 12 years the Grand Lodge of Mississippi has published a revised Digest of Laws of the Grand Lodge of Mississippi, revised each year to date. The Jurisprudence Committee ruled that a citizen of England, belonging to a Mississippi Lodge and residing within its jurisdiction, was eligible to be an officer of his Lodge. It was ruled that the petition of a man who is assistant manager of a Hotel Coffee Shop, which serves beer, could not be received. The By-Laws were amended to permit Lodges to sponsor Chapters of the Order of DeMolay and/or Order of Rainbow for Girls. The Grand Master received the Scottish Rite degrees during his term of office and was selected as Orator of his class. The Grand Master was a special guest and the speaker at the Mississippi Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Assembly. H e also attended the Dixie Shrine Ceremonial and the state meetings of the Order of DeMolay and Order of Rainbow for Girls. The Grand Lodge approved paying per diem to District Deputy Grand Lecturers for visits and lecture of Subordinate Lodges, for attending Congressional Schools and Annual District Deputy Grand Lecturers' School and for attendance at Grand Lodge. The action was made retroactive to cover the previous year. Mississippi Lodges are divided into 30 Districts. There are 52 children in the Masonic Home, 28 boys and 24 girls. The per capita cost was §901.59 for 1961. A Resolution was adopted "that every Subordinate Lodge within this Grand Jurisdiction shall make a faithful and diligent effort to solicit a voluntary contribution from each of its members for the New Masonic Home Building Fund of not less than $1.00 per member." The Grand Lodge voted to send printed matter explaining the need for funds and other helpful information which will be effective in assisting Lodges in their solicitations. Artist's drawings of the proposed new Masonic Home and the floor plan of one of the proposed new cottages were pictured in the Book of Annual Proceedings. J. A L L E N CABANISS, Grand Master
CECIL A. T H O R N , Grand Secretary
MISSOURI—1960-61 BRUCE H . H U N T , Grand Master
ELMER W . WAGNER, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 594 Members, 122,648 Loss, 784 The l40th Annual Communication was held at St. Louis on September 26 and 27, 1961 with 475 Lodges represented and 17 Past Grand Masters present.
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Grand Master J O H N H . MURRAY of Kansas was among the distinguished guests attending. J. MORGAN DONALDSON was appointed Grand Representative of Kansas. Past Grand Master RAY V. D E N S L O W (1931-32) died September 10, I960 and Past Grand Master ROBERT D . SMITH (1934-35) died October 13, I960. One Lodge working under dispensation was granted a Charter. The Grand Master reported that inasmuch as the Grand Lodge had given its first official recognition to the Order of DeMolay in 1959 and I960, it was believed that there would be numerous inquiries and requests for information concerning sponsorship, .but that "during my term as Grand Master not a single request has been presented to my office by a Lodge desiring to institute sponsorship." During the year more than 550 50-year buttons were presented. By the necessary two-thirds vote, the 31 Lodges of Kansas City Metropolitan area approved an enlarged concurrent jurisdiction area and the Grand Master proclaimed it effective as of January 1, 1961. Cornerstones of a new Lodge hall, a school building, a church and a postoffice building were laid, and a Lodge Hall was dedicated. The Grand Master ruled that a Lodge Officer did not necessarily have to wear a coat and tie in Lodge. The Grand Master ruled that the annulment of the marriage of a widow of a Master Mason did not restore her to the status of a Masonic Widow. It was ruled that it would be improper for brethren of a Lodge to attend church monthly, in a body, wearing aprons. At the end of the year the Masonic Home family numbered 366. During the year an average of 142 were daily patients in the hospital and as many as 163 hospital beds were occupied at one time. New, regulations of the Certificate Plan of Rules and Regulations have been made and are ready for printing and distribution. An amendment was proposed that "opening the Lodge may be omitted for public installation; in which event approval of the report of the installation is made a matter of record in the minutes of the next Stated Communication of the Lodge." The Grand Master's expense account was raised from §4,200 to §4,800, the Grand Secretary's salary from §8,000 to §10,000 and the Grand Lecturer's salary from §6,600 to §8,400 and his expense account from §3,600 to §4,200. ROBERT H . M A N N , Grand Master
ELMER W . WAGNER, Grand Secretary
MONTANA—1961-62 J. R. P. REINEMER, Grand Master BYRON F . GAITHER, Grand Secretary Lodges, l 4 l Members, 25,630 Loss, 267 The l 4 l s t Aimual Communication was held at Helena June 25 and 26, 1962 with 117 Lodges represented and 13 Past Grand Masters present. Past Grand Master JAMES W . SPEER (1910) died August 25, 1961 and Brother DONALD G . N U T T E R , Governor of Montana, died January 26, 1962. At the time of his death, the Governor was serving on the Grand Lodge Americanism committee. Kansas Lodges conferred two courtesy degrees for Montana Lodges and Montana Lodges conferred five degrees for Kansas Lodges. Both the U . S. and Canadian flags are presented at the opening of Grand Lodge. , Four Montana Lodges celebrated their 100th Anniversaries with open air meetings. T h e Grand Lodge sponsored six Area Eudcational Meetings during the year. All the Masonic bodies of Montana got together on two occasions during the year to "develop harmony and unity of eflFort."
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Re-codifying and re-indexing of the Montana Code was completed. It was adopted by the Grand Lodge along with the recominendation of the Jurisprudence Committee that it be printed in loose leaf form for more convenience of inserting future additions and changes. The Grand Master's recommendation was not adopted which would have set a penalty of $10 to be assessed against a Lodge for a late annual secretary's report, plus $1 per day penalty until the report was submitted. The Grand Master recommended the Constitutional ban against those engaged in the liquor business be repealed, thus leaving the decision on the petitioner strictly up to the individual Lodge. There was considerable discussion and the final decision was that "the liquor question be referred to a committee of five to be appointed by the incoming Grand Master, and to report back at our next Annual Communication." The Grand Lodge approved additional 5-year bars for attachment to the 50-year membership pins to be presented to all Master Masons who are entitled to them. The special committee on a Grand Lodge Publication reported it was of the opinion that the cost to the Grand Lodge would be prohibitive in editing, printing and mailing a paper each month to 26,000 Montana Masons. It was then adopted to sanction a privately owned publication, "The Helena Masonic News," as the official publication of the Grand Lodge of Montana and that six copies be mailed to each Lodge Master for distribution in his Lodge. The Grand Lodge adopted the Grand Master's recommendation that membership in the Communist Party or any Communist front organization be deemed a Masonic oflfense and any Montana Masons holding such membership shall be subject to Masonic Trial and if convicted shall be expelled and denied all Masonic privileges. Grand Lodge dues were raised $1.00 to a total of $4.50. Grand Masters of other Jurisdictions who visit the Montana Grand Lodge are made Honorary Past Grand Masters. Past Grand Master BRUCE N E W T O N is the only Past Grand Master of Kansas listed. LEROY ASERLIND, Grand Master
BRYON F . GAITHER, Grand Secretary
NEVADAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1960-61 STANLEY D . SUNDEEN, Grand Master
Lodges, 29
EDWARD C . PETERSON, Grand
Members, 6,016
Secretary
Gain, 116
The 97th Annual Communication was held at Carson City November 13 and 14, 1961 with 28 Lodges represented and 13 Past Grand Masters present. The Grand Lodge Banner, authorized at the last Anual Communication, was displayed at all public appearances, at Grand Lodge Sessions and at other suitable occasions. Cornerstones of ten school buildings and two National Guard Armories were laid. Three new Lodges, working under Dispensations, were granted charters. One was a Daylite Lodge at Las Vegas. The Grand Master reported he traveled 37,000 miles conducting the aflfairs of the Grand Lodge during the year. The Grand Master stated that several Nevada Lodges had raised their dues the past year to meet rising costs of operation and he recommended that the remaining Lodges give serious consideration to their dues and fees structure. The Grand Master installed new officers of 15 Lodges. Eight were open installations. Nevada Lodges were urged to observe "Public Schools Week." T h e Grand Master recommended that the new Grand Master appoint a committee to study
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Public Schools Week of other Jurisdictions and make recommendations at the next Grand Lodge Communication. Two Nevada Lodges conferred courtesy degrees for Kansas Lodges. Nevada budgets $750 for use of the DeMolay Committee in promoting DeMolay in Nevada during the year. T h e amount was raised to $1,600 this year. The Centennial Committee has already done considerably planning for the Grand Lodge Centennial observance in 1965. The committee reported the estimated cost of the celebration would be $20,000. The physical qualifications of petitioners was greatly liberalized, the Grand Master to use his discretion in issuing dispensations to accept candidates with physical defects. The new regulation states, in part, "The conferring Lodge be vested with the power and authority to assist the candidate, either actually, by demonstration, or other appropriate means, to perform or execute those physical requirements which his disability prevents him from performing or executing." A resolution requiring a newly raised Brother to complete his proficiency in the lecture of the Third Degree before being issued a dues card, was defeated. The Grand Lodge adopted a Resolution approving the microfilming of Grand Lodge records whenever such action was deemed necessary. The installation of the new Grand Lodge oificers was done at an open meeting with several wives of the officers present. W A L T E R A. RAY, Grand Master EDWARD C . PETERSON, Grand Secretary
NEW HAMPSHIREâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1961-62 RAYMOND C . D U N C A N , Grand Master
HAROLD O . CADY, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 82 Members, 17,383 Gain, 77 The 173rd Annual Communication was held at Manchester on May 16, 1962 with 80 Lodges represented and six Past Grand Masters and our Representative, R A L P H C . LAING, present. A semi-annual communication was held November 21, 1961. Past Grand Master PERRY H E N R Y BENNETT (1959-1960) died May 25, 1961, Past Grand Master WALTER EDWARD D U N L A P (1953-54) died October 23, 1961 and Past Grand Master J O H N O T I S LOVEJOY (1945-1946) died January 1, 1962. In refusing permission to a Lodge to rent its banquet hall for a party at which liquor was to be served, the Grand Master stated, "We, as Masons, have been held up as an example of temperance in our Lodge Rooms through the years, and I hope we can always be considered as such. The moment the rules and regulations are eased the slightest, we have lost what, through the years, we have gained and no one can forsee the eventual result." The Grand Master refused to recognize the 75-year membership of a Brother inasmuch as he had been suspended for non-payment of dues for more than ten years of his membership. The Grand Master recommended charging the expense of printing the Grand Lodge Bulletin to the General Fund rather than to the appropriation of the Committee on Education, so as to allow "the Committee on Education more funds for its excellent work." T h e recommendation was approved. A special assessment of 50 cents was again approved, 10 cents for the Committee on Education, 10 cents for the Committee on DeMolay and 30 cents for the Masonic Service Association for its hospitalization program. The sum of $4,365 was transferred from the general fund to the Masonic Home fund. An Assistant Secretary and a Grand Historian were added to the list of Grand Lodge Officers. An amendment advancing the deadlines one month for Secretaries of Lodges to submit their annual returns was defeated.
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The Committee on Investments was authorized to invest $5,000 in a savings account. Masonic Education Workshops were held in each of the eight Districts with a total attendance of over 500 Brethren. The Committee on Returns called attention to the fact that 66 errors were made in Lodge returns to the Grand Lodge, which it said indicates that attention is not being given to instructions as to their preparation and this causes considerable correspondence on the part of the Grand Secretary. The N e w Hampshire Society of Veteran Freemasons held its 68th annual meeting after the closing of the Grand Lodge Annual Communication. RAYMOND C . D U N C A N , Grand Master
HAROLD O . CADY, Grand Secretary
NEW JERSEYâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1961-62 HAL W . EARL, Grand Master Lodges, 291
HARVEY C . "WHILDEY, Grand Secretary Members, 106,105 Loss, 928
The 175th Annual Communication was held at Atlantic City April 25 and 26, 1962 with 286 Lodges represented and 15 Past Grand Masters and JULIUS W . LODGEK, our representative, in attendance. Past Grand Master Robert Henry Davidson (1941) died May 8, 1961. One new Lodge was constituted and the cornerstones of four new Masonic Temples laid. On December 16, 1961 the Grand Lodge met in Emergent Communication to celebrate its 175th Anniversary with 112 Lodges represented. A feature was a drama, "A Thought Becomes a Reality," which was a play depicting the founding of the Grand Lodge of N e w Jersey. The first Grand Master was DAVID BREARLEY, Chief Justice of N e w Jersey. Terming the youth of our country "Our Greatest Asset," the Grand Master recommended that the Grand Lodge give an award each year to a Chapter of DeMolay and to an Assembly of the Order of Rainbow for Girls. His recommendation was adopted and a Committee on Youth Awards will handle the matter. The Grand Lodge amended the Code to provide for the printing of new legislation on sheets the size of the Code Book and the mailing to Lodges for insertion in their copies. The Code was amended to require a visitor in any Maryland Lodge to show a "receipt for dues for the current year or next preceding year" before he could be admitted. The Committee on Budget and Finance, on recommendation of the Grand Master, budgeted $750 to a Fund to be accumulated for the 200th Anniversary of the Grand Lodge in 1987. A resolution to repeal a By-Law exempting a member 75 years old or older, who has paid dues for 25 years consecutively, from payment of all dues, was not adopted. , A resolution forbidding a Master Mason applying for membership in any body, order or organization in which a prerequisite of membership is that he be a Master Mason, until after the lapse of a year after receiving his degrees, was voted down. A resolution providing that space for listing a Brother's blood type be placed on membership cards was also defeated. The Grand Master's recommendation "that we enlarge the functions of the Committee on Bureau to include the establishment of a statewide Masonic Blood Bank" was referred to the Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence for a report at the next Annual Communication. The Conunittee was instructed to contact the Lodges to determine how many will cooperate in maintaining the Blood Bank. New Jersey has 724 dual members, had 45 requests to confer courtesy degrees
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March
and N e w Jersey Lodges made 32 requests to other Grand Jurisdictions for conferral of degrees. T h e average daily number of guests in the Masonic Home was 235 for the year and the per capita cost was $3,271 or $8.93 per day. In addition $18,541 was distributed to the recipients of outside financial assistance, the average number of cases per month being 43 and the average monthly payment being approximately $36 per case. CLAUDE D . V A N S T O N E , Grand Master
HARVEY C . W H I L D E Y , Grand Secretary
NEW MEXICOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1961-62 RAY J. LOFTON, Grand Master Lodges, 63
CHANDLER C . THOMAS, Grand Secretary Members, 15,280 Gain, 103
The 85th Annual Communication was held at Albuquerque March 19 and 20, 1962 with 62 Lodges represented. Our representative, H O W E L L GRIMES, and 15 Past Grand Masters were present. Past Grand Master W A L T E R F . EDWARDS (1948) died February 1, 1962. Four new Masonic Temples were dedicated and cornerstones of five new Masonic Temples and a school building were laid. N e w Mexico Lodges conferred 87 courtesy degrees for Lodges of other Jurisdictions and Lodges of other Jurisdictions conferred 27 degrees for N e w Mexico Lodges. The Grand Master visited 60 of the 63 N e w Mexico Lodges during the year and reported he drove 28,548 miles to take care of Grand Lodge affairs. Two N e w Mexico Lodges raised dues from $10 to $15 and another raised its dues from $8 to $12. T h e Grand Lodge adopted the Grand Master's recommendation that a Committee be authorized to make a study of Lodges of Research as organized in other Grand Jurisdictions. T h e recommendation that Lodge Secretaries be given the right to vote in Grand Lodge was not approved. Dual Memberships were approved for Lodges having Concurrent Jurisdictions. A Masters' and Wardens' breakfast is held the morning of the opening day of Grand Lodge, and 134 were present this year. An annual Masonic Workshop is held each year in each of the 15 Masonic Districts. The Grand Lodge distributes a booklet of Educational and Social Programs, which is available to any Lodge requesting it. For the second year the Masonic Educational Service Committee set up eight meetings for Programs of Officer Development. Discussions were on four subjects: Ancient Usages and Landmarks of Freemasonry, Operation of the Grand Lodge, Public Schools Week in New Mexico and Masons and Good Government. The Grand Lodge maintains a Student Loan Fund and seven loans were granted during the year. There are 36 loans outstanding. Of the 364 applications for Grand Lodge Proficiency Certificates, 237 were granted. N e w Mexico has 80 approved Deputy Lecturers and 374 Masonic Instructors. The Committee on Public Schools reported that approximately 25 per cent of resident members of N e w Mexico participated in the Public School Education Week programs sponsored by the Lodges. The Grand Lodge spent $4,467.37 to publish, print and mail its official publication. T h e N e w Mexico Freemason. It is mailed to all N e w Mexico Master Masons. LA M O I N E LANGSTON, Grand Master
CHANDLER C . T H O M A S , Grand Secretary
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NORTH CAROLINA—1961-62 JAMES W . BREWER, Grand Master
CHARLES A. HARRIS, Grand
Secretary
Lodges, 359 Members, 62,946 Gain, 451 The 175th Annual Communication was held at Raleigh April 17 and 18, 1962 with 319 Lodges represented and 15 Past Grand Masters in attendance. Past Grand Master HERBERT MILES FOY (1951-52) died November 29, 1961. He served as Grand Treasurer for the years 1958 to 1961. Two Lodges consolidated, charters were granted to five new Lodges and three new Lodges were constituted. Five new Masonic Temples were dedicated and cornerstones of four were laid.. A total of 208 50-year Certificates and 1,072 25-year Certificates were awarded'.. The Grand Lodge purchased an automobile for the Grand Master's use during: his year. The work of compiling and indexing Volume III of "A Digest of Masonic Law in North Carolina" has been completed and it is ready for printing. Eight Lodges were authorized to incur indebtedness for improving, building o r remodeling their buildings, the amounts ranging from $1,500 to $15,000. Twentythree other Lodges are considering building programs. The Regulation providing for wider distribution of the Official Standard of t h e Work, adopted at the 1961 Grand Communication, was repealed at this Communication. The new Regulation adopted limits to five the number of additional copies which can be loaned to and used by a Subordinate Lodge. A Regulation was adopted which denies Masonic Relief to the widow, mother, sister or daughter of a Master Mason upon their marriage to a non-Mason. It also specified that a widow whose deceased husband was a profane, and whose father, brother or son is or was a Master Mason in good standing, may be entitled to Masonic relief. The Code was amended permitting any Lodge to confer the honorary title of Past Secretary on a member, in good standing, who shall have completed five consecutive full years as secretary. A platinum medal was adopted for Master Masons of 60 years' membership. A Committee on DeMolay, consisting of five members, was authorized to "encourage and promote chapters of the International Order of DeMolay." A Certificate was adopted for presentation to Brothers who have satisfactorily passed an examination on the catechism of the Third Degree. Twenty-one Brethren, who did not report for or pass the re-examination after their Certificates had expired, were dropped from the Roster of Certified Members. The usual exemplification of the Three Degrees at the Annual Communication was dispensed with. Three Justices of the Supreme Court and the Governor of North Carolina were guests at the night session of the Grand Lodge. The honorary title of "Past District Deputy Grand Master" was awarded to 18 Brethren who had served in that capacity for three years. CHARLES C . RICKER, Grand Master
CHARLES A. HARRIS, Grand Secretary
NORTH DAKOTA—1961-62 J. MARLIN KYLE, Grand Master
CLIFFORD E . MILLER, Grand
Secretary
Lodges, 120 Members, 13,691 Loss, 98 The 73rd Annual Communication was held at Bismark June 18 to 20, 1962 with 103 Lodges represented and 13 Past Grand Masters present. Our representative, WALTER H . MURFLN, was in attendance. Grand Lodge starts with an evening session on Monday evening.
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Past Grand_Master ERNEST D . N E L S O N (1954-55) died September 10, 1961. Lodges are fined $10 for non-representation at the Grand Communication unless the Grand Secretary "uses discretion" in considering the circumstances causing the failure to attend. North Dakota Masonic districts were renumbered and re-aligned after the approval of the action at the last Grand Communication. Three Lodges celebrated 75th Anniversaries and two celebrated 50th. The Grand Master gave the address at each celebration. Four Lodges increased annual dues during the year and one Lodge incorporated. The Grand Master extended the Dispensation of a new Lodge, which had expired, and a Charter was granted to the new Lodge at the Annual Communication. The Grand Master recommended that each Lodge at its first meeting after the summer recess have a report on the business of the Grand Lodge and have an interesting program provided so that Lodge activity may get oiF to a good start before District Meetings. The writing of the "History of Freemasonry in North Dakota" is almost completed and will be "sent out to the critics and advisors for scrutiny" in preparation for printing. The Grand Lodge appropriates $600 each year for the "Know Your State Contest." Seventy-eight of the 120 North Dakota Lodges own their own buildings, valued at Sl>6l2,4l0. Only 15 of these Lodges reported indebtedness on their buildings, totaling $45,650. North Dakota Lodge dues range from $6.50 to $15.00 with 81 Lodges ranging from $8.00 to $10.00. The Committee on the Condition of Freemasonry recommended "more getacquainted meetings to inform qualified non-Masons of the calibre of men in our Lodges and interest them in placing a petition with us." Among the recommendations made by the Committee on Public Education was "That local Lodges make l distinct effort through special meetings and personal contacts to become acquainted with their teachers" and "that every Mason in North Dakota should visit his local school at least once a year, thus becoming better acquainted with the work of the teachers and the problems of the school and the needs of the school." A Resolution was adopted that the Grand Lodge encourage and promote the General Welfare of the Order of DeMolay as a recognized Masonic Program and that Constituent Lodges be permitted and encouraged to sponsor and give moral and financial aid to the organization of the Order of DeMolay. T h e Grand Junior Warden has the responsibility of giving a report on the "Condition of Freemasonry in North Dakota" at the Annual Communication. The Grand Master recommended overhauling the Grand Lodge Committees, stating that some had too many members and others not enough. No action was taken. EDWIN A. HAAKENSON, Grand Master
CLIFFORD E . MILLER, Grand Secretary
OHIOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1960-61 CHARLES H . STRAYER, Grand Master
Lodges,
671
ANDREW J. W H I T E , JR., Grand Secretary
Members, 281,345
Loss, 1,052
The 152nd Annual Communication was held at Toledo October 13 and 14, 1961 with 651 Lodges represented, 16 Past Grand Masters and our representative, JAMES J. HARBAGE, p r es e nt
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Past Grand Master ERNEST F . SCHAESER (1945-46) and Grand Historian JAMES J. TYLER died during the year. Two Lodges working under dispensations were granted charters. Seven Brethren were presented 70-year Lapel Emblems and one a 75-year emblem during the year. The Grand Lodge has a Special Committee on Lodge Size Limitation. It reported it had been unable to come forth with any definite recommendation as to whether or not Ohio Lodges should be limited in size. It did mention the fact that "if from a Lodge of 1,200, three Lodges of 400 each were created, it would require three times the number of active members to operate the three Lodges than are active now." The largest Ohio Lodge has 2,659 members and there are 46 Lodges with memberships over 1,000. A monument to Past Grand Master THOMAS CORWIN (1828) was dedicated He served as envoy to Mexico, having been appointed by President Abraham Lincoln. He died in 1865. One new Lodge was constituted, four Lodge rooms were dedicated, one Lodge was reconsecrated and cornerstones of a church, two school buildings and two Masonic Temples were laid. The Grand Master reported he traveled more than 50,000 miles in handling 300 assignments. The Masonic Home Endowment Fund was increased $707,021.78 during the year and now totals $6,153,164.19. The Committee on Masonic Education reported that 552 Lodge Education Officers were working, making about 85 per cent Lodge participation in the work, and that there were 1,950 candidate counsellors, 40 District Education Officers and 10 Committee Members or a grand total of 2,552 Brethren engaged in work on the program. A Special Committee appointed to study the matter of public installations reported it was deadlocked and unable to reach a decision on a recommendation. It was discharged. Three Lodges were granted permission to solicit funds for building purposes, six were given permission to borrow money for improvements, four purchased Temple sites were approved, improvement plans for five Lodges were approved and the purchase of buildings was approved for five Lodges, two re-financing plans were approved as were the plans for three new Temple building plans. All Masonic Publications in Ohio must be accredited by the Grand Lodge Committee on Masonic Publications before they can be published. The Committee on Ritual is preparing a new edition of Cipher Rituals. The Grand Lodge has a Special Committee studying the proposal of re-districting. New legislation authorizing a Committee on Public Relations has gone into effect. Its duty is to prepare and disseminate appropriate news releases, radio and television scripts and articles of public interest concerning the Masonic Fraternity. DANIEL C . JENKINS, Grand Master
ANDREW J. W H I T E , JR., Grand
Secretary
OKLAHOMAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1961-62 JESSE E . COLE, Grand Master
Lodges, 381
J. FRED LATHAM, Grand
Members, 85,245
Secretary
Loss, 934
The 54th Annual Communication was held at Guthrie February 13 to 15, 1962 with 279 Lodges represented and 19 Past Grand Masters present. Past Grand Master EARLE CRANSTON FLESHER (1927) died October 3, 1961.
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Cornerstones of seven new Masonic Temples and two new school buildings were laid. The Grand Lodge sponsored eleven Area Institutes during the year with an attendance of more than 850. Brother FRED BOYNTON was presented a 7 5-year Service Pin, and Past Grand Master L. V. O R T O N presented Brother FREDERICK HARRIS a 50-year Kansas emblem as a courtesy for Kaw Lodge No. 272, Kansas City, Kas., and STANLEY S. SIMPSON of McPherson Lodge No. 172 was presented with a Kansas 50-year emblem in Ponca Lodge N o . 83. There were three Lodge consolidations during the year with two Lodges being involved in each. A new Lodge, working under Dispensation, was granted a Charter. A statewide DeMolay class was named the "Jesse E. Cole Class" in honor of the Grand Master. A Resolution that Lodges situated in the same county have current jurisdiction was defeated. A Resolution was approved providing any member who has been suspended for non-payment of dues, may petition for reinstatement by tendering the amount owing the Lodge, plus current year's dues, and that the petition shall require a clear ballot to reinstate. A Resolution was approved providing "Before an unaffiliate can petition a Lodge for reinstatement, he must pay to the Grand Secretary annual dues at the rate of $12 per annum, not to exceed $40. The amount had previously been $6. The action was taken "in view of the fact an increasing number of members of defunct Lodges are failing to affiliate with Lodges, apparently due to the lower annual dues of the Grand Lodge. A Resolution liberalizing physical qualifications of a candidate by stating "the factor of physical fitness be left to the judgment of the Constitutent Lodge" was not approved. A Revision of Laws Committee was established to rewrite the "Laws, Rules, Regulations and Edicts, modernizing them, and the entire Constitution and Code of Oklahoma Masonry." The Committee was directed to report at each Annual Communication, stating its progress in the work and endeavor to have the work completed on or before 1965. A Resolution was adopted setting up a "vigorous campaign to inform the Craft and the public as to the meaning of Masonry, its accomplishments and its desires." T h e appointment of a Committee of three to promote this work was provided. The per capita cost of operating the Masonic Home was $1,471.25, an increase of over four per cent. The Home has 186 guests. H O M E R E . BARKLEY, Grand Master
J. FRED LATHAM, Grand Secretary
OREGONâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1961-62 HOWARD C . B E L T O N , Grand Master
Lodges, 192
HARRY D . PROUDFOOT, Grand Secretary
Members, 43,789
Loss, 383
The 112th Annual Communication was held at Portland June 13 to 15, 1962 with 179 Lodges represented and 18 Past Grand Masters and RICHARD V. CARLESON, our representative present. Past Grand Master WALTER L . LANSING (1958-59) died April 19, 1962 and Past Grand Master WALTER CLARENCE W I N S L O W (1932-33) died May 23, 1962. Cornerstones of a new Lodge Hall and of a new church were laid. The Dispensation of Oregon Military Lodge U . D . at Frankfort, Germany, was renewed for another year. T h e Lodge conferred 48 degees during the past
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year. The Grand Master advised the Lodge to restrict membership to members of the U. S. Armed Forces stationed in Germany, and not to accept petitions from German Nationals. The Grand Master waived physical qualifications on nine Candidates, one blind, one deaf but expert at lip reading, three with leg and one with arm amputations, one with a severe back injury, one with a hip injury and one with a paralyzed right arm. The Grand Secretary reported 321 Life Memberships were issued during the year, bringing the total issued to 7,659. The Life Membership Fund was increased $41,396, bringing the total of the Fund to $966,203.89. A total of 120 50-year emblems were presented, making a total of 1,824 since the inception of the program. Expenditures of the Grand Lodge for charity amounted to $224,504.33, or' $5.13 per capita on the entire membership of the Jurisdiction. T h e cost of operation of the Masonic Home is included in the figure. Thirty courtesy work requests were made of other Jurisdictions and Oregon Lodges processed 23 requests from other Jurisdictions. The Educational Assistance Fund amounts to nearly $600,000. Five applications were aproved the past year and 19 renewals granted. Oregon has an active Blood Bank Program. A total of 568 pints of blood were donated during the year and 304 pints were disbursed to 52 hospital patients in Oregon, Washington and California. A Resolution setting up a Grand Lodge Committee to report "what methods may appropriately be recommended to Subordinate Lodges to avoid the tax disadvantages and other difficulties which could result from incorporating" was rejected. The Masonic Home family consists of 98 members—72 women and 26 men whose average age is 82.22 years. The average residence of the Home members was 4.06 years. Fifty-six Lodges reported active participation in the Grand Lodge Public Schools program. The report showed 47 Lodges promoted candidates for School Boards, 20 participated in filing candidates for legislature and in all 160 Public School Education Meetings were conducted. The Portland Masonic Service Bureau handled 879 relief service cases, arranged for 67 funerals for sojourners, assisted in arranging 27 funerals for Portland Lodges and its Field Staff made 2,838 visits to Brethren sick in hospitals and in homes. The Publicity Committee sent out 181 releases and 79 were printed. LYMAN C . PALMER, Grand Master
HARRY D . PROUDFOOT, Grand Secretary
PENNSYLVANIA—1961 M A X F . BALCOM, Grand Master ASHBY P. PAUL, Grand Secretary Lodges, 602 Membership, 257,371 Loss, 544 The Annual Communication was held at Philadelphia December 27, 1961 with 138 Lodges represented. Quarterly Communications were held March 1 with 242 Lodges represented, on June 7 with 190 Lodges represented, on September 6 with 152 Lodges represented and on December 6 with 452 Lodges represented. Six buildings of the Masonic Home were completely rewired. The Grand Lodge bears the entire cost of the Pension Plan without any contributions by its employees. T h e Grand Lodge appropriated $100,000 for the establishment and maintenance of the plan. Past Grand Master RALPH M . LEAR (1954 and 1955) died February 6, 1961. He was well known by a number of Kansas Masons. Past Grand Master ROBERT R. LEWIS (1938 and 1939) died September 12, 1961.
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Warrants were granted for the formation of three new Lodges and eight new Lodges were constituted during the year. The Grand Master issued a decision liberalizing the Grand Lodge's stand towards the Order of Rainbow for Girls and the Order of Job's Daughters. T h e decision permits Pennsylvania Masons to visit and attend meetings of the two orders but not to serve on their Advisory Boards or Committees. He added, "I most earnestly remind all our members it is their duty to conduct themselves at all times so as to be worthy example for the youth of our Nation." T h e publication office of " T h e Freemason" was moved from Philadelphia to the Masonic Home. Savings, it was pointed out, would enable the publication to be mailed to all members of Lodges in Pennsylvania instead of the present limited number at no increase in the annual budget. The Grand Lodge approved improvement plans on several Lodge properties. The Grand Master acknowledged gifts made to the Grand Lodge during the year, the total being $1,391,796.06. More than 300 Masonic leaders from Masonic organizations in Pennsylvania attended the first Masonic Congress ever held in the State on April 29, 1961. The purpose was to discuss Symbolic Masonry and its constructive growth. One of the suggestions was to hold Masonic Conferences on local levels, and a number were held. The budget requirements for the Masonic Home is over $1,700,000 a year. T h e Home Endowment Fund now totals 11 million dollars. The Grand Master stated the goal for the Endowment Fund was 40 million dollars. The greatest number of guests in the Home during the year was 720, of which 663 were adults of an average age of 81 years, 5 months. There are 57 children at the Masonic Homes, of whom 17 are girls and 40 are boys. Four Lodge rooms were dedicated and cornerstones of a new Masonic Hall and a new V. M. C.A. building were laid. Four Sectional Ritualistic meetings were held and 1,300 Brethren from 296 Lodges attended. The Committee on Future planning stressed the fact the Grand Lodge should consider fully the possible building of a Masonic Center in the $300,000,000 Philadelphia urban renewal project now in progress. The Committee also suggested the establishment of Daytime Lodges to give more use of present Lodge Room facilities. It was brought out it is a common practice in England for Lodges to meet in the afternoons. W . L E R O Y M C K I N L E Y , Grand Master
ASHBY B . PAUL, Grand Secretary
RHODE ISLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;18(80-61 IRVING L . TUCKER, Grand Master
Lodges, 44
ARTHUR R . COLE, Grand Secretary
Members 18,987
Loss; 13
The 170th Annual Communication was held at Providence May 15, 1961 with all Lodges represented and 15 Past Grand Masters present. Rhode Island has.a semi-annual Communication in November each year. One Masonic Hall was dedicated and the cornerstone of a new Christian Education building was laid. On September 18, I960 the Masons of Rhode Island were guests aboard the Aircraft Carrier Lake Champlain for the annual Masonic Shipboard Service. One new Lodge working under dispensation was granted a Charter. An increase in dues by two Lodges and an increase in fees by another were authorized. The Grand Lodge held seven Occasional Meetings in Lodge Rooms of the Jurisdiction where Masonic Education programs were given. The Committee on Forms of Masonic Education strongly urged continuing the program.
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The Committee on Masonic Youth reported a great deal of activity. Included was sponsorship of a Rainbow Girls Softball League, DeMolay Golf Tournament, DeMolay-Rainbow Canteen, DeMolay Basketball League, DeMolay Basketball Tournament, Masonic Youth Entertainment Group, Career Job Placement and Masonic Youth Recreation Center with 20 scheduled group picnics or outings. The Masonic Service Board reported Masonic Relief in the amount of $41,997.15 was disbursed to various Masonic beneficiaries. Of this amount, 70 per cent came from Grand Lodge Charities, 17 per cent from Lodges and 13 per cent from affiliated Bodies. Two Brothers were awarded Distinguished Service Medals and four were awarded Exemplary Service Medals. The Committee on Lodge Reports stated the operating expenses of all Lodges totaled $187,401.29 as against $178,638.46 for operating income, a deficit of $8,762.83. The net worth of the Lodges was $1,690,220.40, a gain of $20,144.55 for the year. Rhode Island has seven Masonic Districts and each District Deputy Grand Master gives a written report of his District's activities at the Grand Lodge session. Rhode Island has a Chartered Lodge at Berlin, Germany, with 447 members. The Lodge initiated 45, passed 38, raised 54 and admitted 43 during the year. It held 53 meetings during the year. At the Annual Conclave of the Lodge the attendance was 250 Masons and their wives, consisting of American, British and German Freemasons "from Lodges all over the face of the Globe." Major General RALPH OSBORNE, the U. S. Commander of Berlin, was one of the initiates during the year. One Lodge celebrated its 100th Anniversary and another celebrated its 150th The Grand Master urged a Grand Lodge sponsored program of increasing the visitations to Rhode Island Masons who are in hospitals. Fifty-year Veterans Medals were awarded to 92 Brethren during the year. J O H N STAFFORD A L L E N , Grand Master
A R T H U R R . COLE, Grand Secretary
SOUTH CAROLINAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1961-62 H U G H N . LAYNE, Grand Master
H E N R Y F . COLLINS, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 303 Members, 58,630 Gain, 552 The 225th Annual Communication was held at Charleston April 26 and 27 with 278 Lodges represented and seven Past Grand Masters and our representative, J. RAY DAWPKINS, present.
Cornerstones of two courthouses, of the new Grand Lodge Building and of five new Masonic Temples were laid. Seven Temples were dedicated and two new Lodges were consecrated, dedicated and constituted. Two Lodges working under Dispensations were granted Charters. The Grand Lodge purchased a site for the new Grand Lodge Building at Columbia, Plans were approved and the contract for the new building was let on March 16, 1962. T h e cornerstone was laid on April 21, 1962, the historic Lafayette trowel being used for that occasion. It is expected that the new building will be completed before the next Annual Communication. The Grand Master continued the practice of writing a personal letter to each newly raised Master Mason. One Lodge celebrated its 50th Anniversary during the year. Citations were awarded to three Lodges for outstanding charitable works and Certificates of Merit were issued to 16 Brothers in recognition of outstanding devotion and service to the Fraternity. The 18th District held its 22nd annual meeting at Wingo Quarry where the Master Mason Degree was confered by the light of the full moon. "A huge
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throng of Masons, including several from other Jurisdictions," were present for the event. Seventy-six 50-year Gold Emblems were awarded during the year, along with nearly 400 25-year service lapel buttons. A Resolution was adopted that the Grand Lodge of South Carolina "extend congratulations and good wishes for continued success to the Order of Rainbow for Girls in this Grand Jurisdiction." An amendment was adopted providing that the Master of each Lodge appoint a committee of three to examine the Treasurer's and Secretary's books, make a report and send a copy to the Grand Secretary. T h e Grand Master's recommendation that an addition of 25 cents be added to the per capita tax for a period of four years to go to the Endowment Fund of the George Washington Masonic Memorial Assn. was adopted. T h e Grand Master asked the Grand Lodge to go on record as offering encouragement to the Lodges of the Jurisdiction to exert all reasonable effort to retain in office efficient Secretaries, rather than to change them from year to year or every few years. T h e Jurisprudence Committee asked all Lodges to give careful consideration to the recommendation. A resolution was introduced to be acted upon at the next Annual Communication that ' T h e minimum annual dues charged by a Lodge shall be $5, but any Lodge that desires is permitted to make a higher charge in its By-Laws." The Grand Secretary reported Lodge dues ranged from $3 to $25, with only three Lodges charging $3, 75 charging $5, and 75 charging $10. T h e average of all Lodge dues is S7.91. The Grand Secretary reported that 1,209 Ministers are members of South Carolina Lodges and that there are 1,849 40-year members, making a total of 3,058 Brethren who are exempted from Lodge and Grand Lodge dues. H. DwiGHT MCALISTER, Grand Master HENRY F . COLLINS, Grand Secretary
SOUTH DAKOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1961-62 GEORGE F . WESTOVER, Grand Master
ELVIN F . STRAIN, Grand
Secretary
Lodges, 168 Members, 19,919 Loss, 719 The 88th Annual Communication was held at Yankton June 12 and 13, 1962 with 101 Lodges represented and 18 Past Grand Masters and Wif. E. MITCHELL, our representative, in attendance. Past Grand Master ARTHUR E . M U N C K (1953) died July 19, 1961; Past Grand Master CHARLES C . SMITH (1939) died July 31, 1961 and Past Grand Master J O H N H . FOASBERT (1934) died December 18, 1961. The cornerstone of a new Masonic Temple was laid and three Temples were dedicated. One Lodge surrendered its charter during the year. Grand Secretary ELVIN F . STRAIN retired after serving 21 years and the Assistant Grand Secretary, J O H N S . ROWS was elected. ELVIN F . STRAIN is well iknown to a number of Kansas Masons. H e was elected Grand Secretary Emeritus. T h e Grand Master granted the request of the Board of General Activities to circularize the Masonic Lodges of South Dakota for donations to the "Elvin F. Strain Foreign Travel Fund." T h e amount in the fimd at the time of the Annual Communication was $1,753.50. A Resolution amending the Grand Lodge By-Laws by providing " N o more than four candidates may receive any of the three Degrees of Masonry at one meeting" was presented and then withdrawn after a conference with the Jurisprudnce Committee and some Lodge members. The Masonic Building Committee "gave study to the rentals and service fees now being received by the Grand Lodge from some of the other Grand Bodies"
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and served notice of an upward adjustment in rentals and service fees beginning with the next fiscal year. N o action was taken on a request of Civil Defense that the Masonic Library be made available for a public shelter in war emergency and as a fallout shelter. A resolution was adopted authorizing the Grand Lodge Building Committee to dispose of excess material now in the Library. The Grand Master had recommended that the Library be "cleaned up" and made more presentable and used less as a store room." Thirteen South Dakota Masons were awarded 60-year Palms and two were awarded 70-year Palms. Ninety-six were awarded 50-year medals. The Board of General Activities reported that the Grand Lodge Messenger was issued four times during the year and mailed to the Master, Wardens and Secretary of each Lodge with others also being put on the mailing list. T h e Board announced the goal is to mail it to each Master Mason in South Dakota. Reflecting on the high number of Lodges not represented at the Communication, the Board of General Activities "urges each Master, Senior Warden and Junior Warden to consider the importance of his attendance at Grand Lodge." The Library has a number of recordings of outstanding Masonic addresses which are available to Lodges for programs. During the past year the "Senior Warden Manual" was printed and mailed to each installed Lodge Senior Warden. A Special Lodge of Research, chartered in 1952, reached its highest membership this year, l 6 l . The Lodge printed material on Masonic Subjects. A L L E N P. STODDARD, Grand Master
J O H N S . R O W E , Grand Secretary
TENNESSEEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1961-62 LEWIS AUBREY HAGAN, Grand Master
THOMAS EARL Doss, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 388 Members, 90,645 Gain, 694 The l48th Annual Communication was held at Nashville March 28 and 29, 1962 with 385 Lodges represented and 17 Past Grand Masters present. Past Grand Master WILLIAM JOSIAH SANDERS, J R . (1958) died September 14, 1961. The cornerstone of a new Masonic Temple was laid and a new Lodge was consecrated, dedicated and constituted. Lodge dues range from S3 to $25, averaging $6.90, an increase of 27 cents and fees range from $35 to $100, averaging $50.43, an increase of 51 cents. It was announced that Grand Secretary THOMAS E . DOSS had been made a Life Member of the Grand Lodge of Japan along with General DOUGLAS MCARTHUR.
A total of 8,641 Tennessee Masons attended the District Meetings and 37 Lodges were cited for having 50 or more members at a District Meeting, the highest attendance from any one Lodge being 392 with eight others having more than 100. There are 27 Masonic Districts. The Grand Lodge issued 1,053 new and renewed Certificates of Proficiency in the year. The Grand Master's recommendation that a demit not keep its holder in good standing for longer than one year as far as Masonic privileges were concerned except affiliation was disapproved. A Regulation was clarified so checks may be accepted instead of requiring "money" for fees and dues. The penalty for receiving the petition of an applicant before his 21st birthday was recommended increased from $10 to $50. It was voted down. Admission requirements to the Masonic Widows and Orphans Home was changed to include an unmarried daughter of a Master Mason, regardless of age.
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who is incapable of earning a livelihood, and a son who became disabled or mentally incapable of earning a livelihood before his 25th birthday. A Resolution to raise per capita tax from $2.25 to $2.50 was voted down. Plans were made for re-writing and publishing the Code in loose leaf form and the incoming Grand Master was requested to designate one or more qualified Brethren to undertake the responsibility. A fund of $500 was appropriated to take care of the necessary expenses for preliminary work. The number of members on the Endowment Fund Commission was increased from three to four. Lodges were authorized to celebrate Saint Johns Day on Sunday. An attempt to raise minimum fees for the Degrees from $35 to $50 was voted down. A resolution calling for the establishment of a permanent Committee on Education was also rejected. SAMUEL EDWARD S T E P H E N S O N , Grand Master
T H O M A S EARL DOSS, Grand Secretary
TEXAS—1961 W I L L I A M C . PROCTOR, Grand Master
HARVEY C . BYRD, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 962 Members, 245,260 Gain, 1,182 The 126th Annual Communication was held at Waco December 6 and 7, 1961 with 439 Lodges represented and 21 Past Grand Masters and our representative, W . B. J A C K BALL, present.
Past Grand Master W. MARCUS WEATHERRED (1936) died July 12, 1961. Cornerstones of ten new Masonic Temples, eleven school buildings, a courthouse, a hospital, a city hall and the new Masonic Home Infirmary were laid. Three new Lodges were constituted and ten Masonic Halls were dedicated. The statue of Dr. ANSON JONES, first Grand Master of Masons of Texas, was unveiled at the Pre-Opening Ceremony of the Grand Lodge. Texas Lodges confered 169 degees for Lodges of other Jurisdictions and Texas Lodges had 199 degrees conferred by Lodges of other Jurisdictions. The Library circulated 2,535 books and other material during the year. Each of the Grand Master's messages appearing throughout the year in the Grand Lodge Magazine are reprinted in the Book of Annual Proceedings. Two new Lodges working under Dispensations were granted Charters. Texas Lodges presented two 50-year emblems as a courtesy for Kansas to FRANK S. K U N S (Home Lodge not named) and PAUL F . EDQUIST of Salina Lodge N o . 60.
(Brother K U N S is FRANK B . K U N S of Marquette Lodge N o . 3 5 3 ) .
Two Texas Lodges consolidated during the year. Twelve Texas Lodges were given consent by the Grand Master to incur indebtednesses for new buildings or for improving present property and twelve conveyances of property by Lodges were approved. The Grand Master gave permission to ballot on petitions of 263 applicants with physical maims or defects and refused 26 others. Each Texas Lodge was notified that dispensations were granted for the holding of open meetings for installation of officers, Lodge aimiversaries, honoring brethren, memorial services, presentation of Awards, commemoration of the birthday of George Washington or to honor wives, widows, mothers and families of members. Sunday meetings for these events were prohibited. Six Texas Lodges celebrated centennials the past year. T h e Grand Master devised and put into practice a set of questions and answers for the Lodges to use each month. Two questions were on Masonic Law, one on Masonic symbolism and philosophy, one on American history and one on Texas history. Each Worshipful Master was • asked to make the assignments to members who do not regularly attend Lodge.
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The Grand Lodge approved the Grand Master's recommendation that a certified or photostatic copy of a petitioner's birth certificate must accompany the petition and be retained as a permanent record of the Lodge. To eliminate the necessity of opening a Lodge before conducting a funeral, the Grand Master's recommendation was adopted permitting a Lodge to open a Lodge of Sorrow at the beginning of the Masonic year for the purpose of conducting funerals and that it then can be called from labor and remain open until such time in the future as a funeral is held. It must be closed at the close of the term of the Worshipful Master. The iGrand Master recommended the appointment of a committee to make a study of what should be done in regard to some Lodges that are growing so large "that when a Brother gets in these Lodges, he immediately gets the feeling that he is a small mustard seed lost somewhere on Pike Peak's Mountain." ROBERT L . DILLARD, JR., Grand Master
HARVEY C . BYRD, Grand
Secretary
UTAH—1961 ROBERT L . MARIMOM, Grand Master
Lodges, 31
CLARENCE M . GROSHELL, Grand
Members, 6,912
Secretary
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The 90th Annual Communication was held at Salt Lake City January 22 and 23, 1962 with all Lodges represented and 14 Past Grand Masters and P. G. M. ERIC A. BJORKLUND, our Representative, in attendance.
Past Grand Master HAROLD A. LINKE (1941) died March 29, 1961 and Past Grand Master J. WILLIAM STONER (1934) died September 23, 1961. Brother J. WILLIAM STONER was serving as Grand Treasurer. The cornerstone of a new Masonic Temple was laid and a new Masonic •Temple was dedicated. A new Lodge was constituted. The Grand Master officially visited all but five of the Lodges of Utah during his term of office and the Deputy Grand Master officially visited four. In commenting on the condition of Masonry in Utah, the Grand Master said, "Our larger and older Lodges seem to me to have too much idle capital. I would think it advisable for them to find some worthy Masonic projects where a part of this idle money could be used." Three Past Masters were appointed as a Committee to approve the purchase of a building site for the new Masonic Temple at Ogden. The Grand Master denied a request for the formation and recognition of the York Rite Sovereign College of North America, giving as his reason, "I just do not think that it would benefit Masonry in Utah." The Grand Master approved a request for the formation of a Masonic Club in Brigham City. The idea in the formation of the club was "to enjoy social intercourse and to raise money for Job's Daughters." The Grand Master stated the Grand Lodge of Utah would not allow bingo to be played for money or the serving of alcoholic beverages. The Grand Master recommended that the Committee on Masonic Education and Masonic Research Club start a program which will carry through for the next 10 years in which the history of Masonry in Utah and the historical background of each Lodge be gathered together with the objective in mind of printing a book for distribution at the Grand Lodge Centennial. The Committee on Jurisprudence did not approve the recommendation. The Grand Master urged each Utah Lodge to take a: particular interest in the public schools and have a committee appointed to visit schools in their area and report to the Lodge. El Kalah Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, presented the Grand Lodge with aprons for each Grand Lodge Officer. .
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The Book of Ceremonies for use of the Grand Lodge has been completed. The Committee on Ritual prepared a booklet, "Inventory of Achievement," vifhich was sent to each Lodge. It contained a "check list" regarding achievements and proficiency to be filled out by the three officers of each Lodge and then given to the Deputy Grand Lecturer for his report of the Lodges of his district. Later the number of copies sent to each Lodge was increased to seven. The Grand Lecturer strongly urged all Lodge Chaplains to memorize the opening and closing prayers used in the Lodge. The Grand Lodge approved the appointment of a Special Committee to investigate and report on the possibility of providing some form of Masonic sponsorship of a suitable building offering low-cost living quarters for senior citizens, modeled after the 320-unit ""Masonic Monitor" operated by the Grand Lodge of Nebraska. G L E N N V A L E N T I N E C U L P , Grand Master
CLARENCE M . GROSHELL, Grand Secretary
VERMONTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1961-62 N . D E A N R O W E , Grand Master
Lodges, 103
AARON H . GROUT, Grand Secretary
Members, 17,781
Loss, 173
The l69th Annual Communication was held at Burlington June 13 and 14, 1962 with 96 Lodges represented and eight Past Grand Masters present. Past Grand Master JULIUS CHARLES THOMAS (1934-1936) died September 17, 1961. A Vermont Lodge conferred all three Degrees for an unidentified Kansas Lodge. At the Grand Communication the Grand Master presented a 50-year Texas Veterans Certificate to a Texas Mason who resides in Vermont. The Grand Master announced an 8-point program for the year. Included were Booster Nights in every Lodge, four District Deputy news sheets a year, a District Trestleboard, at least one DeMoIay Lodge in every Masonic District, Clean-up, Paint-up, Decorate-up Bees, a District Chaplain and no suspensions for N P D or Demits until visited or contacted personally by some member of the Lodge. The Grand Master complimented several Lodges for the amount of newspaper publicity of meetings and special events they secured. One Lodge celebrated its 150th Anniversary and two Lodges celebrated Centennials. The annual Grand Lodge Picnic was reported as ""an outstanding event." Special Degree Teams in Lodges were encouraged. Two Vermont Lodges are working on plans to merge and the action was given Grand Lodge approval. Stating that h e believed ""Music becomes more and more an important factor in all our Grand Lodge gatherings," the Grand Master recommended establishment of the office of Grand Organist. T h e Committee on Jurisprudence approved and the matter will be considered at the next Annual Communication. At the Grand Lodge session the Grand Secretary was presented with a bouquet of red carnations as a token of appreciation of 21 years of service to the Grand Lodge. The Grand Lecturer reported that less than half of the Lodge Officers were present at the Annual District Meetings. Ninety-six 50-year gold lapel buttons were presented during the year. If a Vermont Lodge Secretary is late getting his Lodge return and remittance to the Grand Secretary, the penalty is that the amount paid to delegates at the Grand Lodge Communication must be refunded to the Grand Lodge.
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Twenty-three Vermont Lodge secretaries have served 15 years or more, the three longest records of service being 37, 35 and 34 years. The Gand Lodge received $27,690 for rental of four stores, offices and from the other bodies for use of the Temple. The Grand Master ruled that Degree work should not proceed on a candidate who refused to kneel at the altar because it was in conflict with his religious belief. The Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence upheld the ruling, stating the candidate must "take the ritual in the same way all Masons have done before him." Vermont per capita tax is $2.62, 12 cents being for liability insurance. N E A L L . COBB, Grand Master
A A R O N H . GROUT, Grand Secretary
VIRGINIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1961 EDMUND C . GLOVER, J R . , Grand Master ARCHER B . GAY, Grand Secretary Lodges, 339 Members, 70,098 Gain, 495 The 184th Annual Communication was held at Richmond February 13 to 15, 1962 with 288 Lodges represented and 13 Past Grand Masters and J O H N P. STOKES, our representative present. Death took three appointive Grand Lodge officers during the year, the Grand Junior Steward, the Grand Marshal and the Grand Pursuivant. T h e Grand Lodge conducted the funerals of each. A "Thumb-Nail" sketch of the organization of the Grand Lodge of Virginia was given. It stated that nine Chartered Lodges under five separate authorities, England, Scotland, Ireland, Pennsylvania and America (the last at second hand) met May 6, 1777 and decided a Grand Lodge at home was a matter of necessity. A final convention held October 13, 1778 completed the organization and elected J O H N BLAIR the first Grand Master of Virginia. The Grand Master reported that over 87 per cent of the Brethren coming into Masonry are under 50 years of age, with over 38 per cent 30 to 39 years of age. The Senior Lodge Secretary of Virginia retired after serving more than 45 years. The majority of Virginia Lodges charge $75 for the three Degrees. T h e Grand Lodge receives $25 from each newly raised Mason. The Grand Lecturer conducted three schools, two 4-day and one 3-day and the total attendance was 987 Masons and 706 visitors. About a third of the Lodges were represented at the School Workshops. The Grand Lodge helped support three students in colleges at a cost of $2,900. The Committee was alloted $4,000 for student aid for the next year. Over $16,000 a year is realized from store rental and from other Fraternal
Bodies. Six area conferences on Masonic Education were held. Topics discussed included " H o w Your- Grand Lodge Works," "Lodge Administration," "Masonic Etiquette," "The Masonic Family," "The Problem of Lodge Attendance" and "The Detached Masons." The Grand Master attended each conference along with several members of his official family. A second edition of "Officers Manual" has been printed and a pamphlet, "Publications and Publicity for Subordinate Lodges," was issued to all Lodges during the year to assist in writing publicity for Lodges both in Lodge bulletins and in newspapers. The Committee on Youth Activities urged all Lodges to give any assistance they can to the formation of DeMolay and Job's Daughters organizations, stating a survey indicated 65 per cent of .all DeMolay boys became Master Masons. Twenty-seven ladies and 39 men are in the Masonic Home. Plans are in the making to alter and possibly enlarge the Home Hospital.
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A Tiler's Benediction was adopted to be used at the Masonic Funeral Service when the benediction is not given by the minister. A proposal to increase per capita from | 3 . 5 0 to §4.50, the additional dollar to go to the Masonic Home Endowment fund, was defeated. A resolution was adopted setting fees of $40 for the charter of a new Lodge, $10 for a duplicate charter and $5 for any other dispensation attested to by the Grand Secretary. The Grand Master ruled a Lodge could receive the petition of a man who married a Japanese woman. The question was raised because a Virginia law forbids the marriage of Causasians to non-Causasions. The marriage took place while the man was serving in the Armed Forces in Japan. The Grand Master disapproved a Lodge's request to spend $40 to list the Lodge on a Chamber of Commerce sign showing civic organizations in the community. EDWARD H . C A N N , Grand Master
ARCHER B . GAY, Grand Secretary
WASHINGTON—1961-62 ELMER C . H U N T L E Y , Grand Master
Lodges, 283
D A N I E L SIMMONS, Grand Secretary
Members, 68,342
Loss, 503
The 105th Annual Communication was held at Tacoma June 19 and 20, 1962 with 263 Lodges represented and 20 Past Grand Masters and H . SuMiMERS B E N N E T T , our representative, in attendance. A new Lodge, working under dispensation, was granted a Charter. The Grand Master granted permission to 30 Lodges to attend Divine Services in a body "Clothed as Masons." Building loans were approved for five Lodges, the amounts ranging from $2,000 to $30,000. One Masonic Temple was dedicated, the cornerstone of three Masonic Temples, of four school buildings, one of which was at Sitka, Alaska, and the Scottish Rite Temple at Anchorage, Alaska, were laid. Alaska is in the Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Washington and the Grand Master visited the 16 Lodges in Alaska during the month of July. A Special Committee appointed to investigate DeMolay programs in other Grand Jurisdictions reported and recommended that Washington Lodges be encouraged to appoint a DeMolay Committee for the assistance and guidance of DeMolay in their area, and that the new Grand Master appoint another committee to continue the study. T h e Committee stated it received reports from 52 Grand Lodges on DeMolay and directly quoted the letter from CHARLES S . McGiNNESS, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. During the year 2,500 copies of the Fifth Edition of the Code were printed. T h e cost was $7,306.00, or §2.92 per copy. The books sell for $3.75 each. The Code was revised to permit a Lodge to have the privilege of holding any of its property in corporate form if it desires. The number of members of the Committee on Masonic Research and Education was increased from three to five. Three Lodges opened Lodge and conferred degrees at the Masonic Home during the year. T h e Grand Master gave the Senior Wardens Association of King County permission to sponsor a Hospitality Lounge for Masons at the Seattle World's Fair and to solicit contributions from Washington Lodges not to exceed 15 cents per member to pay the cost. A Lodge was denied the request to sponsor a "Bingo" party. Professions of petitioners for the year were listed by the Grand Secretary:
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skilled craftsmen 504; professional 205; sales and clerical 162; Armed Forces 145; self-employed operators of business 132; executive 58; police and firemen 49; farmers 42; laborers 36; Government employees 33; students 3 1 ; public utilities 22; and retired 17. Washington requires proficiency in the Third Degree within 60 days after raising but the Grand Secretary reported that only 67.94 per cent complied. Sales of Lodge supplies by the Grand Lodge netted $8,462.11. A Resolution to purchase equipment for microfilming Grand Lodge records was tabled. Another to create a standing Committee on Masonic Information was rejected, as was one on requiring the five Grand Lodge elective Officers to meet regularly at least five times during the year. CHARLES W . J O H N S O N , Grand Master
D A N I E L T . SIMMONS, Grand Secretary
WEST VIRGINIA—1960-61 DELBERT E . WILLLAMS, Grand Master
Lodges, 164
JULIAN B . HOLLINGSWORTH, Grand Secretary
Members, 48,714
Gain, 185
The 97th Annual Communication was held at Clarksburg Ocotber 11 and 12, 1961 with 160 Lodges represented and 12 Past Grand Masters present. Past Grand Master J O H N LEROY SCHRODER (1942) died December 9, I960. The date of May 10, 1965 has been set for the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Grand Lodge of West Virginia at Wheeling. All Lodges are requested to send in a history in time to have the complete History of Masonry in West Virginia ready at that time. The Grand Master issued an Edict stating, "It is illegal and improper for a Lodge or an officer of a Lodge . . . to solicit members for any Concordant Masonic Body, nor . . . to mail or distribute pamphlets, booklets or other literature for that purpose." The Edict was adopted as an amendment to the Laws of Masonry. The Grand Lecturer reported that 82 Schools of Instruction were held during the year, and that 700 Past Masters were in attendance, showing "that the loyal Past Masters are still the backbone of our Lodges." A duplicate Charter was delivered to a Lodge to replace the original destroyed by fire. The Grand Lodge maintains an Educational Loan Fund and at the end of the year loans were outstanding to ^6 students, totaling $15,977.18. During the year 207 50-year service awards were made and at the end of the year West Virginia had 920 50-year Masons. Fifteen men and 37 women reside at the Masonic Home. The per capita cost for the year was $1,753. The average age of the guests is 82 years and 10 months. During the year 12 rooms were redecorated, 20 beds were replaced together with 19 chairs and nine floor coverings. A complete stainless steel dishwashing machine and table assembly were purchased. T h e Home has 16 T V sets. Eleven Christmas parties were given at the Home. The Committee to Determine on Permanent Sites for Grand Lodge stated it was highly desireable for the Grand Lodge to own its own building, a permanent fireproof building with adequate space for a Masonic Museum. T h e Committee stated it should be one of the important events in connection with the celebration of the 100th Anniversary that the building should have its cornerstone laid and be dedicated that year, 1965. The Committee reported it saw only two major ways to finance the building—by assessment of the membership and by voluntary gifts and contributions. The Committee suggested another year's study before making recommendations. SAMUEL G L E N N WYGAL, Grand Master JULIAN B . HOLLINGSWORTH, Grand Secretary
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WISCONSIN—1961^62 CLAIR H . LITTLE, Grand Master
P A U L W . GROSSENBACH, Grand
Secretary
Lodges, 306 Members, 62,248 Loss, 785 The 118th Annual Communication was held at Milwaukee June 12 and 13, 1962 with 294 Lodges represented and 14 Past Grand Masters present. Past Grand Master LEO F . N O H L (1942) died December 6, 1961. The cornerstone of a new Masonic Temple was laid, four new Temples were dedicated, a remodeled Temple was re-dedicated and five Lodges celebrated Centennials during the year. Two Lodges working under Dispensations were granted Charters. The Grand Master denied the request of a Lodge for permission to use Lodge funds to offer a $10 prize "to members having most perfect attendance during the year." The Grand Master acknowledged the gift of $10,000 from the Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, for operation of the Masonic Home, and a gift of $2,000 from the Shrine of Milwaukee. The Wisconsin Freemason has a mailing list of 27,000. Three Area Conferences were held during the year. Chief topics discussed were promotion of Masonic Home dormitory for employees, the public schools and youth work. A total of $166,500 will be transferred from the Masonic Home and Legacy Fund to the Home Building Fund. The State Inheritance Counsel was contacted and asked to explore the possibility of amending the Wisconsin Statutes by granting fraternal societies the same tax exemption as now available to individual and corporate trustees for charitable purposes. Action on a resolution to reduce the age requirement for petitioners to 18 years was deferred for further study by a committee and will be submitted to the 119th Annual Communication for decision. A resolution allowing election and installation of Lodge officers either in June or December was defeated. At present officers are elected "within a month previous to the festival of St. John the Evangelist, December 27." A resolution was adopted to provide guests at the Masonic Home with spending allowance of $3 per month instead of $2. A new Masonic Home dormitory for employees was approved, to cost not over $350,000. A resolution to allow a Lodge to permit public socials for profit and political meetings in its building was not adopted. A resolution suspending for a trial period all regulations in the Code regarding territorial jurisdiction was also defeated. A resolution to authorize the Grand Lodge to publish an official "Key" or "Cipher" of the secret work was also voted down. B U R T O N E . FULMER, Grand Master
PAUL W . GROSSENBACH, Grand
Secretary
WYOMING—1961-62 CLIFFORD R . SNYDER, Grand Master
IVIARCUS R . NICHOLS, Grand
Secretary
Lodges, 55 Members, 13,037 Loss, 46 The 88th Annual Communication was held at Casper August 27 and 28, 1962 with 54 Lodges represented and 12 Past Grand Masters present. Cornerstones of two new Masonic Temples, a new hospital, a college dormitory and a high school building were laid, a new Masonic Temple was dedicated and a new Lodge was constituted.
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A Special Communication was held at Independence Rock on July 4, 1962 for a commemorative observance of the 100th anniversary of the first Masonic Meeting held at that place on July 4, 1862, when 20 Brethren gathered at the way station on the Oregon Trail and held a Masonic communication atop the rock, a granite mass about 200 feet high. A resolution was adopted permitting the laying of cornerstones on Sunday. A resolution was approved liberalizing the ways Wyoming Masonic Home Foundation monies could be invested and eliminating the clause that no Home Fund monies may be spent for medical expenses. The Grand Lodge adopted a retirement plan for full time officers and employees after 10 years employment. They are eligible to retire at age 65, and retirement Board "employment may be continued by Grand Lodge from year to year for not more than five additional years." A proposed amendment ending the Grand Lodge fiscal year on December 31 instead of the present June 30 was defeated. An amendment was passed changing the Subordinate Lodge year to end June 30 instead of December 27, to correspond with the Grand Lodge fiscal year, and providing that all Chartered Lodges shall elect officers at the first regular communication in June of each year. After adoption of that resolution, another was adopted permitting a Lodge, by a majority vote, to retain its present officers until June, 1963, elect new ones in December, 1962 and retain them until June, 1963, or until 1964, or retain present officers until March, 1963, when new officers shall be elected to serve until June, 1964. The Grand Master issued a proclamation to all Subordinate Lodges designating that they should observe George Washington's Masonic birthday as near September 29 as possible. Forty-four Lodges reported holding observance meetings. Forty-seven 50-year buttons were awarded during the year. The Grand Master recommended an assessment of 25 cents per member per year, the money to be accumulated in a fund for financing the Centennial of the Grand Lodge of Wyoming in 1974. The Jurisprudence Committee changed the amount to five cents per member. Brother JACK R . GAGE, Governor of Wyoming, extended greetings to the Grand Lodge from the State of Wyoming. H U G H BROWER, Grand Master
MARCUS R . N I C H O L S , Grand
Secretary
ALBERTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1961-62 MORLEY GEORGE MERNER, Grand Master
E. H . RIVERS, Grand
Secretary
Lodges, 170 Members, 19,330 Gain, 93 The 57th Annual Communication was held at Edmonton June 13, 1962 with 154 Lodges represented, 15 Past Grand Masters and our representative, F. S. BIRD, present. Past Grand Master JAMES W A T S O N Y O U N G (1921-22) died October 4, 1961. A Lodge working under dispensation was granted a Charter. Three new Lodges were constituted and consecrated during the year. It was- reported several inquiries have been received from groups of Masons who are contemplating the desirability of petitioning for new Lodges in new areas. Eight Area Meetings were held throughout the Jurisdiction, T h e Grand Master attended each and reported well-attended, interesting and informative meetings. A total of 1,443 were in attendance at District Meetings and all Lodges except three were represented.
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Sixty-eight Masons received 56-year Jewels during the year. T e n ' Lodges celebrated 50th Anniversaries and one Lodge observed its 60th Anniversary. The new Grand Master, reporting on the Condition of Masonry, stressed Masonic Education, saying, " W e feel that if our Brethren are given the opportunity of learning more about the origin and history of Freemasonry and the work that Freemasonry can do in this modern age, the more interest they will take in the Craft and the Lodges will thereby take a new lease on life . . . More Lodges- are devoting time to educational papers and are not devoting all their time to conferring degrees, which, whilst vital to our progress, do not provide our members with suiEcient instruction." The Grand Secretary reported 653 Master Mason's Certificates were issued, 93 life membership certificates of which 26 were honorary, and 152 Past Masters Certificates. H e also stated his concern that there were 187 suspensions in 74 different Lodges. T h e Higher Education Bursary was established by the Grand Lodge in 1958. During the year awards were made to 12 students. Over $7,000 in contributions was added to the: fund the past year. The Committee on Work complimented the Lodges who had Past Masters confer the First Degree on Past Masters Night instead of the usual Third Degree, stating, " T h e Degree in which the candidate is made a Mason is, by all odds, the most important of the three, and should be conferred with every bit of dignity and clarity possible." A motion to increase the per capita tax by $1 per year for the purposes of the Bursary Fund was defeated by a narrow margin, a two-thirds majority being required for adoption. The present per capita is $1.50. The Board of Benevolence granted aid totaling $9,357.52 to 35 Brothers and Masonic widows, sisters and daughters. W I L L I A M LLOYD M C P H E E , Grand Master
E. H . RIVERS, Grand
Secretary
CHINAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1961 SiN-TsE TsAV, Grand Master GEORGE W . C H E N , Grand Secretary Lodges, 7 No figures given on membership Gain, 51 The 8th Annual Communication was held at Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China on October 13 and 14, 1961 with five Lodges represented and one Past Grand Master present. The Grand Master, a former educator and later an engineer, is now Director of Navigation and Aviation of the Ministry of Communications and is also director of a shipbuilding company. H e was made a Mason in Shanghai in 1936 and later served as Master of two Lodges on consecutive years. The new Grand Master, "affectionately called Uncle Charlie," was active in tea merchandising work and later in water transportation, serving in executive capacities in Chinese, American and British firms. H e is a devoted Christian. In his response to the address of welcome, the Deputy Grand Master, who was to become the new Grand Master, said, "As we all know that the world is pitifully torn and tortured by communism, the brutalist force which destroys all that is good in man, it is fitting and proper that we should rededicate ourselves to the worthy cause of humanity for which Masonry solemnly stands." The Grand Lecturer urged that the Grand Lodge ceremonies be changed to provide for reception of the Grand Master in the Subordinate Lodges in a manner "appropriate to the dignity of his office," adding that "in other Lodges there is quite a ceremony." H e reported, that during the year he visited Lodges in Hong Kong, Japan, Utah and the Philippines. Each Lodge was urged "to contact those former members with a view to reestablishing fraternal relations."
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The Committee on Foreign Affairs stated, "I regret to state that I have just received a letter from the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Kansas informing us that one of the members of one of our Subordinate Lodges has been placed on trial by a Kansas Lodge for violating the laws of the Government of the United States and for acting in an un-Masonic manner." Other Jurisdictions made ten requests for courtesy work to Lodges of China and they made eight requests to other Jurisdictions. The Committee on building a Masonic Temple in Taiwan said it had three problems, whether it should be a joint undertaking with the Scottish Rite Bodies, reaching an agreement on the site and designs, and the difficulty of raising enough funds for the building. W I L L I A M H . T . W E I , Grand Master
T I N G C H I E N , Grand
Secretary
ENGLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1961-62 EARL O F SCARBROUGH, Grand Master
JAMES W . STUBBS, Grand
Secretary
Lodges, 6,996 Members, about 550,000 The Annual investiture was held at London on April 25, 1962. Four Quarterly Communications are held in addition to the Annual Investiture. Twelve new Lodges were formed. It was reported that a message had been -received stating that a ballot had been taken in all t h e Lodges in India under the Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of England, Ireland and Scotland with a result that a "substantial number" had elected to form an Independent Grand Lodge of India. November 24, 1961 was the date set for the establishment of the new Grand Lodge and the installation of its first Grand Master. There are 96) Lodges in India involved. T h e Grand Lodge of England voted to recognize the new Grand Lodge of India. ' Attendance at the Annual Investiture of Grand Officers is by ticket only. Those to be invested have the opportunity to invite three "Qualified Brethren" to be present with them. Only about 400 seats remain after accommodating them, and anyone desiring to attend must apply in writing for tickets at the office of the Grand Secretary. Only Past .Grand Officers, .Masters, Wardens and Past Masters are qualified to attend. The District Grand Master for the Transvaal submitted a special report to the Grand Secretary recommending that a member of a Lodge in his District should be expelled from the Craft on the ground that he has become a member of the Order of Eastern Star, which Order "was proscribed by Grand Lodge on September 7, 1921." There was considerable discussion, pro and con, of the ruling. A number spoke for a new reviewing of the ruling, but in the end a motion was made and passed to expel the Brother who had joined the O. E. S. The Grand Lodge Library and Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except on Sundays and Public Holidays. Visitors are given conducted tours of the museum from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. EARL O F SCARBROUGH, Grand 'Master
JAMES W . STUBBS, Grand
Secretary
GREECEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1961 P R O F . T H . VLISSIDIS, Grand Master
P . HADJIPETROS, Grand
Secretary
Lodges, 53 Members, 5,002 The Annual Communication was held at Athen on January 3 1 , 1962. A. KoFiNioTis is our Grand Representative. The number of Lodges includes nine overseas Lodges, six in Cyprus, two in Egypt and one in Sudan.
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T h e Grand Master visited the nine overseas Lodges and the 23 Lodges in the Provinces, termed "Daughter. Lodges." Greek Lodges conferred 337 Entered Apprentice degrees, 375 Fellow-Craft degrees and 276 Master Mason degrees. Two new Lodges were "awakened" during the year. It was reported that the two Lodges in Egypt "unfortunately continue to.be dormant in view of prevailing conditions in that country, which prevents them from resuming their work." The Grand Secretary said, !'Good eflFect resulted during the past from common meetings of Lodges in the same East, in the direction of work as well as the strengthening of the bonds of Brotherhood, induced the Lodges to hold such meetings more frequently and extend them to the Lodges located faraway from each other." One Lodge sponsored eleven night schools and another two night elementary schools besides "the free tuition, books, stationery, medical care and clothing are given as well as educational tools are provided to the youths so that they may become useful members of society." Other Lodges are working on similar programs and social activities. All Lodges are, within their means, awarding special allowances to needy students, to various social and benevolenct institutions, hospitals, sanitoriums, etc. " A Masonic periodical has been published for the past six years. The Secretary of the United Grand Lodge of England visited the Greek Grand Lodge in November. The Grand Lodge of Greece had a representative at a meeting of all Grand Lodges of Europe, held at Berlin, Germany. In his address,' the Grand Master said, " T o be a true Freemason it is not enough to become wise. W e must at the same time remain free and honest . . . Let it then be proved that our Lodges form people with character and morality and that Greek Masons are in fact perfect ashlars for building up the domicile of virtue."
JAPANâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1961-62 CARL T O Y O M I
Lodges, 17
'NAKAMVKA,'Grand
.
Master
GEOKGE HAYDN
Members, 3,094
BOOTH,
Grand Secretary
Gain, 328
The 5th Annual Communication was held at Toyko March 16 and 17, 1962 with all Lodges represented and one Past Grand Master present: The Grand Secretary's report showed three nationalities of members to be: 100 Japanese,r5 Chinese, 2,976 Americans and 13 others. Fifty-three courtesy degrees were coriferred for other Grand Jurisdictions and other Jurisdictions conferred'41 degrees for Japanese Lodges. ' .One new Lodge was constituted during'the year. T h e largest Japanese Lodge has 534 members and the smallest has 42. Ten per cent of the per capita and degree conferred tax is set aside in a special fund "to make no-interest loans to our Constituent Lodges to allow them to relocate to Masonically owned property." A portion of the Grand Lodge monies were invested in Wariko (Japanese Government) Bonds. A recommendation of the Grand Treasurer was "that a new item be added to our 1962 Grand Lodge budget, titled 'Public Relations.' This money would be used to spread the merits of Freemasonry by discreet advertising, underwriting social dinners for Masons, and non-Masons, and other Masonically acceptable methods we can utilize to improve Lodge attendance and increase our membership. While we cannot ask a man to become a Mason, we certainly can educate the
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public and remove some of the misconception some people have regarding Masonry." Seven Masters were awarded Worshipful Masters' Certificate of Proficiency. The Grand Lodge conducted five Instruction Meetings during the year. All Lodges were represented at one meeting. Commenting, the Grand Lecturer said, "The attentiveness and interest shown by all Brethren at these Lodges of Instruction emphasizes the importance of scheduling such meetings more often, particularly for the benefit of those Appointive Officers who are the potential leaders of the Craft." The Committee on Jurisprudence ruled that if a Brother is elected to the office of Master of a Lodge from the floor while a Warden or Past Warden is still present within the Jurisdiction of the Lodge, the Lodge must obtain the Grand Master's Dispensation before the Master elect can be installed. If the Lodge knows a Warden is not present within the Jurisdiction, the Dispensation may be required before the election. Grand Lodge Diplomas of Merit were presented to twelve Brethren for "outstanding services beyond the ordinary call of duty of a Freemason to his Lodge and to Freemasonry." NoHEA ORAMEL ARNOLD PECK,
Grand Master
CARL T O Y O M I
NAKAMURA,
Grand Secretary
NEW BRUNSWICKâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1961-62 CHARLES DANIEL DICKISON, Grand Master ALBERT C . LEM)t.ioN, Grand Secretary Lodges, 48 Members, 8,945 Loss, 18 The 95th Annual Communication was held at Saint John May 24, 1962 with 40 Lodges represented and PERLEY E . ROY, our Representative, in attendance. A District Deputy Grand Masters' Conference was held on May 23, 1862, with Grand Lodge Officers, the members of the Ritual Committee and a number of interested Brethren in attendance. I t was agreed to hold future conferences following Grand Lodge so that newly appointed District Deputies could be present and receive the benefits. The Grand Lodge voted to contribute $500 to the New Brunswick Protestant Orphan Home. The Grand Master personally presented 32 50-yeat pins and certificates during the year, one being to a 92-year old Brother. In commenting on the loss of membership, the Grand Master said h e was not alarmed, and added, " T h e growth, efficiency and progress of Freemasonry depends not so much in numbers as in a membership in whose character, arid life, the strength and beauty of Masonic principles are exemplified." The cornerstone of a new Masonic Temple was laid. One Lodge had a party in celebration of its 800th regular convocation. The family of the late Past Grand Master, G U Y H E N S O N H U M P H R E Y , presented his Lodge with a Hammond organ in his memory. H e passed away February 8, 1961 and served as Grand Master in 1936-37. It was announced that the Grand Master would dedicate and consecrate the fine new Temple in Dorchester on June 2, 1962. The Ritual Committee in its report stated, " I n a great number of Lodges it is seemingly a practice to substitute electric lights for burning tapers, which practice we believe should be stopped and burning tapers used." The Funeral Service for a chapel or funeral home has been completed and copies will be sent to all Lodges for comment and use. A motion to raise per capita dues from $1.00 to $1.50 was discussed at length. T h e final decision was to postpone action until the next Grand Commu-
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nication and thus enable "the Past Masters present to take this up with their respective Lodges." N e w Brunswick has six Masonic Districts and each District Deputy Grand Master reads a report of activities in his District at the Grand Lodge Session. A complete list of all new Masons, reinstated, withdrawn, demitted and suspended members and of members who have died is printed in the Book of Grand Lodge Proceedings. CHARLES D . DICKISONJ Grand Master
ALBERT C . L E M M O N , Grand Secretary
NEW ZEALAND—1960-61 W I L L I A M MARTIN, Grand Master F. G. NORTHERN, Grand Secretary Lodges, 414 Members, 46,669 Gain, 307 The 72nd Annual Communication was held at Auckland November 22 and 23, 1961. More than 3,000 Masons and their wives gathered for the official opening of the Roskill Home on March 11, 1961. T h e first residents entered the home on August 8, 1960 and at the time of the Grand Communication the Home had 89 residents with a staff of 21. T h e Government has indicated it will grant a subsidy to the Home and the extensions planned will cater to the needs of 200 elderly citizens. Fifty-year service badges were awarded to 68 Brethren. During the year four new Lodges were constituted. The Board approved plans and specifications for new buildings and for additions and improvements to existing buildings for eight Lodges. Seventeen girls are housed in the Kirkpatrick Masonic Institute and two others have been accepted. Twenty-seven boys and girls were granted Bursaries for secondary education and seven received the grants for professional training. Each boy or girl had a Lodge sponsor. The report stated the "Masonic bursaries are giving that little extra assistance which enabled young people from homes which were less fortunate financially to be educated to a standard they probably could not otherwise have attained." That the Grand Lodge of N e w Zealand make loans to Lodges from the accumulated funds for the purpose of building and renovating Lodge rooms and refectories, was presented as an amendment to the Constitution to be acted upon at the next Annual Communication. There was a great deal of discussion on the proposed amendment. N e w rules for Relief were adopted. Relief is granted in five methods: by annuities, by loans, by grants, by bursaries and by reception into homes established for the purpose. A special committee, appointed to poll each member of the Grand Lodge on some re-organization plans, reported that it sent out 10,000 questionnaires and received only 94 back, or less than one per cent. W I L L I A M M A R T I N , Grand Master
FREDERICK G . N O R T H E R N , Grand Secretary
NOVA SCOTIA—1961-62 W I L L I A M EVERETT MOSELEY, Grand Master
Lodges, 116
HAROLD F . SIPPRELL, Grand Secretary
Members, 14,512
Loss, 150
The 97th Annual Communication' was held at Annapolis Royal on June 25 and 26, 1962.with 93 Lodges represented and 10 Past Grand Masters present. , Both Canadian and United States flags are placed in the East at the opening
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of Grand Lodge and all join in singing "God Save the Queen," "America" and "Two Countries by the Sea." Two new Lodges were instituted, the cornerstone of a new Lodge building was laid and two new Temples were dedicated. The Grand Master reported that the Freemasons' Home, the only Masonic Home in Canada, had a deficit in operations cost for the year, amounting to $5,600. T h e deficit was caused by repair items amounting to $4,400 more than budgeted and to an increase in wages and salaries of over $3,000. A new elevator was installed in the Home during the year. The operation of the Home Farm showed a profit of only $375.15 as compared with a $1,469.10 profit the preceding year. To help with the deficits the Board of Trustees suggested that each initiate pay $7.50 instead of $5.00 to the Home Fund and that guests entering the Home turn over 90 per cent of their assets instead of the present three-quarters. Both recommendations will be acted upon at the next Grand Lodge session. T h e Board also urged all Lodges to endeavor to get more contributions to the Home Assistance Fund, in the hope that this fund will take care of repairs, which have averaged about $5,000 annually. The Grand Master stated he was happy to report that the Committee on Youth and DeMolay has been very active and very successful, that new Chapters had been formed, with good prospects for more new chapters. H e commented" "the future of any organization lies in continuing to attract new and youngermembers." The loss in membership was the fourth straight loss. T h e Grand Secretary reported the number of degrees conferred during the year was 410 less than in 1957, the last year there was a gain in membership. The number of deaths were 82 more than in 1957. The Grand Lodge Constitution was reprinted with amendments to June, 1961. It is reprinted every two years. In the interest of economy the review of the proceedings of other Grand Lodges was dropped this year. T h e Advisory Board stated, "It is hoped the publication of this interesting and instructive material may be resumed at some future date." The Board of Masonic Education recommended that as soon as funds permit, instruction booklets on the three Degrees be prepared and distributed. Each Lodge may decide for itself whether to use the Union Jack or t h e Canadian Ensign as the "national flag." Fifty-four 50-year jewels, four 60-year bars and two 70-year bars were presented during the year. GORDON STEWART WALKER, Grand Master
HAROLD F . SIPPRELL, Grand Secretary
PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1960-61 J O H N E . S. MAYNARD, Grand Master
FLOYD DRAKE, Grand
Secretary
Lodges, 16 Members, 1,492 Loss, 3 The 86th Annual Communication was held at Charlottetown June 28, 1961 with 14 Lodges represented and 12 Past Grand Masters and our representative, R . OSWALD Y E O , present.
T h e Grand Master announced the appointment of V . W . R. OSWALD Y E O a s Grand Representative for Kansas. H e was Grand Pursuivant during the past year and was appointed by the new Grand Master as Junior Grand Steward. H e also announced he had commissioned K E N N E T H W . SHREVE of Wichita as Grand Representative of Prince Edward Island near the Grand Lodge of Kansas. Five Brethren were presented 50-year Jewels during the year. One Lodge celebrated its 100th Anniversary.
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A service of worship and Thanksgiving is a regular order of business at the opening of Grand Lodge. T h e address was given by the Grand Chaplain. During the year the Grand Master officially visited each Lodge in his Grand Jurisdiction and remarked, "The unity, harmony, cooperation and real Brotherhood that I have witnessed are beyond compare. Their loyalty and allegiance were displayed on many occasions." The Grand Master reported that during the year he and his wife were invited to attend several celebrations in honor of the ladies. One Lodge raised its dues from $5 to $7, another from $6 to $8 and one Lodge raised fees from $40 to $50. The Grand Lodge held one Special Communication, to install Grand Lodge officers, due to the fact that the Grand Master-elect was unable to be present at the Annual Communication due to illness. JAMES COLE, Grand Master
FLOYD DRAKE, Grand
Secretary
QUEENSLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1960-61 HORACE B E N J A M I N MILLINER, Grand Master
Lodges, 462
Members, 37,191
H. H. STONE, Grand
Registrar
Gain, 350
Quarterly Communications of the Grand Lodge are held each year. Eight new Lodges were consecrated during the year, I960. T h e largest Queensland Lodge has 253 members and the smallest 2 1 . T h e Board of General Purposes listed the eight categories for the public examinations for awards to students. They were ( a ) English, French, German, Italian, Latin, Greek, History, Geography, ( b ) Mathematics, (c) Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Biology, Physiology, ( d ) Art, ( e ) Geometrical or Industrial Drawing, Woodwork, ( f ) Bookkeeping and Business Methods, Typewriting, ( g ) Home Science, and ( h ) any two of Farm and Station Engineering, Animal Husbandry, Horticulture and Agriculture. Two boys and one girl were approved for Freemasons' Scholarships. T h e Board of General Purposes stated, "It is appropriate to again mention that Lodges in country districts contemplating building schemes should bring them before the Board for consideration, and those Lodges which have not done so for financial reasons, should submit plans again." : There are 85 residents at the Freemasons' Home, 52 Brethren, 21 widows and six married couples, of whom a total of 26 are patients in the hospital. All available accommodations are occupied and there is a waiting list. The Government has approved 28 beds in the Homes Hospital Infirmary to receive subsidy. T h e Board plans to use the money saved by the subsidy by employing more trained staff members. Freemasons' Homes Appeal Pins and Brooches have been distributed to all Lodges who are asked to sell them to augment the regular income. The District Grand Lodge of North Queensland has a building fund which is used for the purpose of assisting Lodges in the acquisition of land and the building improvement or repair of Temple buildings and for repayment of existing loans or overdrafts on Temple buildings. All petitions must be submitted to the Board of General Purposes which gives permission to Lodges to ballot upon them or not to ballot. A motion to send out postal ballots to all eligible to vote in the election for Grand Master was discussed at length. Those for the motion argued it was a true democratic way to elect a Grand Master. A number opposed the motion because of the expense of having ballots printed and mailed. The motion lost. T h e Grand Lodge voted to raise its dues, the first raise since 1950. J O H N PATERSON, Grand Master G. H . KERBY, Grand Registrar
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA—1961-62 SIR BRUCE ROSS, Grand Master F. J. ALLEN, Grand Secretary Lodges, 205 .Members, 27,877 Gain, 102 The Annual Communication was held at Adelaide on April 18, 1962. The Half-yearly Communication was held on October 18, 1961Five Lodges observed Jubilee Celebrations, the foundation stone of a new Masonic Temple was laid and four new Temples were dedicated. Two additional Grand Lodge of Freemasons Scholarships were established. The Grand Master was not present at the Annual Communication, being on "my overseas holiday" in Southern Rhodesia. A message from him was read, stating he had visited a number of Lodges and was "greatly impressed by the dignity and sincerity of the degree workings of the Lodges visited, and, it was particularly interesting to compare the ritual used by Lodges working under the English, Irish and Scotch Constitutions respectively with our own working." The Deputy Grand Master presided at the Communication. The Honour of Knighthood was conferred on the Grand Master by Her Majesty the Queen. Four widows and six dependent children are receiving annuities from the War Relief Fund which was established in 1940. Services in Korea and Malaya have been added to the original coverage of World W a r II veterans. The Christmas Cheer Fund consists of contributions from Lodges which is used for the benefit of Annuitants and the occupants of the Grand Lodge Cottage Homes. An appeal was made to Lodges to increase their contributions in order to care for mounting needs. Grants from the fund were made to 224 beneficiaries. The Board of General Purposes raised the question as to "the desirability of bringing under the notice of Brethren a satisfactory form of bequest to the Grand Lodge for the benefit of indigent Freemasons, their wives and children." It was stated that South Australia does not benefit as extensively as other Australian Jurisdictions in the field of benevolence. A form for such gifts was printed in the Book of Proceedings. SIR BRUCE Ross, Grand Master F. J. ALLEN, Grand Secretary
TASMANIA—1961 H. V E R N O N / O N E S , Grand Master H. A. W I L K I N S O N , Grand Secretary Lodges, 71 Members, 8,894 Gain, 117 The 71st Annual Communication was held at Hobart on February 17, 1962. A Half-yearly Communication was held on August 26, 1961. Three new Lodges were consecrated during the year. It was stated that although "The lease of the present premises does not expire until 1963, we are hopeful that arrangements for transfer may be made much earlier." A Grand Lodge rule states that "The Grand Master shall not be applied to on any Masonic business except through the Grand Secretary." The Board of General Purposes is considering the matter of personal accident insurance to cover members of the Grand Lodge while traveling on official duties to and from meetings. The revision of the Book of Constitutions has been completed. Widows and dependants of deceased Masons and indigent Brethren are granted aid from the Benevolence Fund. Plans are in the making for the expansion of the two Homes for Aged Masons and their dependents, it was announced. • REV. W . B . BARRETT, Grand Master H. A. WILKINSON, Grand Secretary
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March
VICTORIA—1961 SIR DALLAS BROOKS, Grand Master Lodges, 803
C. W ; DAVIS, Grand
Members, 117,722
Secretary Gain, 516
Quarterly Communications are held in March, June, September and December with respective attendance of 1,523, 528, 588 and 824. The Committee on Management considered 785 applications for Masonic Scholarships (458 from boys and 327 from girls) and awarded 25 Scholarships. This is the 17th year these Scholarships have been awarded. There were 266 entries for the 49th examination for the King Edward VII Scholarships (152 from boys and 114 from girls) and two were awarded. Two A. O . Capell Scholarships were renewed for another 12 months. It was announced that the publication of the revised Funeral Service is available. The Board of Benevolence granted aid to 149 of 172 cases during the year. Four new Lodges were consecrated and two new Lodge Temples were dedicated. Statistics for the year I960 of Freemasons' Hospital show a total of 3,064 patients, 1,648 of whom had major surgery and 990 had minor surgery. The average daily number of patients was 90 and through the year 68 per cent of the patients were Masonic. The average time a patient stayed in the hospital was eleven days. It was reported the Hospital operated at a deficit during the year as it requires a daily average bed occupancy of ^d to show a profit. During the year an Exemplification of the Three Degrees was held in eight Temples in charge of the Grand Inspector of Workings. A total of 204 Lodges and 60 Lodges of Instruction were represented at the ceremonies. The Board of General Purposes announced modifications of summer dress as follows: "For the period commencing 1st December and terminating on 31st March (excluding Quarterly Communications) optional modification of full evening dress shall consist of white longsleeved soft shirt with collar attached, selfsupporting black trousers, black cummerbund, white tie, black socks, black shoes." A new edition of the Ritual of the First, Second and Third Degrees has been printed. Because of increased printing and binding costs the selling price was seven shillings and sixpence a copy. Sir DALLAS BROOKS, Grand Master
C. W . DAVIS, Grand Secretary
ONTARIO—1961-62 RUSSELL W I L L I A M S TRELEAVEN, Grand Master
Lodges, 620
EWART G . D I X O N , Grand Secretary
Members, 136,091
Loss, 322
The 107th Annual Communication was held at Toronto July 18 and 19, 1962 with 25 Grand Lodges and three other Masonic Bodies represented and 19 Grand Masters, three Deputy Grand Masters, nine Grand Secretaries and many Past Grand Masters present. Our representative, R.'. W . ' . Bro. A L A N Y . BROUGHTON, was present and
to him we are indebted for the summary for this review. Bro. A L A N attended our Grand Lodge Session at Topeka a few years ago, where he made many friends among Kansas Masons. H e has been a very highly respected and valued friend of your Chairman since his visit. At the Annual Communication there were 3,451 registered, representing 598 of the 620 Lodges of the Jurisdiction.
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The Grand Lodge of Ontario is the eleventh largest Grand Lodge in the world. Its 620 Lodges is an all time high for the Jurisdiction. Its loss of membership the past year was the first loss recorded since 1942. During the year R.'. W . ' . Bro. G. M C Q U E E N , supervisor of benevolence, and his committee made benevolent grants totaling $58,709. One new Lodge was constituted and consecrated and four new Lodges received their Dispensations and were instituted. Eight new Lodge premises were dedicated. The Grand Lodge donated $2,700 to worthy causes. Membership awards were: two members received 70-year bars; three members received 50-year bars; 44 members received 60-year pins and ,406 members received 50-year medals. Donations ^totaling $62,430 were added to the Memorial Fund for the new building of the Grand Lodge. The Red Cross Blood Bank received 5,307 donations of blood from Masons. The Grand Lodge is taking drastic steps to make sure that Lodge buildings are not fire hazards, and steps are being taken to check all Masonic Halls, Lodge Buildings and premises to lessen the chance of loss of life and property by fire. Plans for new Lodge buildings or renovations of old buildings must be approved by the Grand Lodge Building Committee before work can be started on them. Concern was shown for the drop in membership and dwindling Lodge attendance. It was felt that the actual reason for loss of membership was due to non-payment of dues and thus terminating of membership. T h e dwindling Lodge attendance can be helped by the following: Well planned degree work; few speeches; more time for social fellowship; and have the evening completed by 11 p.m. Some Lodges are facilitating their evenings by having their dinners prior to the evening work. (Thanks, ALAN, for the fine summary. F.S.E.)
INDEX Addresses M . ' . W / . Armand H. Bishop R.". W.". Louis Dembitzer James B. Martin, Jr Bro. Harry D . Smith
28 132 55 117
'.
Biographical Sketches M.". W.". Armand H. Bishop M . ' . W . \ Ben W . Graybill
- 163 3
Brown, M . ' . W.". Ralph C
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153
Carney, Bro. Ralph
—
5
Committees Appointed Chairmen of List of Members Reports of, see Reports
159 6 -Inside Back Cover
Cunningham, W . ' . John D
11,34
Cup and Book of Masonic Good Will
143
Deaths
-
Dembitzer, R.'. W.". Louis
11, 132
DeMolay, Order of
-
Distinguished Visitors Received
10, 13, 172
District Meetings
42, 119
Members
Grand Lodge of Belgium, Awards by
37,89 —
11
Grand Lodge Officers At Annual Communication Election of Installation of List of, 1963-64 Grand Lodges In Correspondence with Kansas Foreign, and Secretaries Grand Master's Address Banquet Biography Recommendations Visitations and Itinerary
4 l , 56 9
District Deputy Grand Masters
Fifty-Year
216
-
-
7, 12 146, 153 158 6, Back Cover 208 209 28 132 163 47,148 51
Grand Representatives Appointed Of Kansas Near Other Grand Lodges
;....;..â&#x20AC;˘ 32 - 211
^
Of Other Grand Lodges Near Kansas
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High School Essay Contest Winners.. Lodges Anniversaries Building Projects Consolidations Defunct, List of Directory of List of, By Districts Representatives of Synopsis of Returns of Without Representation Marinaccio, Bro. Anthony, Grand Orator Martin, James B. Jr
213 -- 144
,
..; -
.,
:
.- - . . - 38; 33, 64, : ......:... .-
37 146 139 206 .; 182 169 20 174 "......, 84, 138 133 55
Masonic Districts
169
Masonic Home Reports
122
Past Grand Lodge Officers Past Grand Masters Association Proceedings
10, 204, 205 167
Past Masters
14
Per Diem Checks Issued
80
Proficiency Certificates
85
Reports Committees Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D Correspondence Credentials Finance Foreign Relations Jurisprudence Masonic Education Necrology Public Schools. Reports of Grand Officers Ritualistic Work Temple Building and Remodeling Trials and Punishments Council of Administration Grand Secretary Grand Treasurer Secretary of Masonic Home Board Superintendent of Masonic Home
137 143, 234 12 154 139 l47 l4l 133 144 118 119 146 136 57 63 58 122 125
Smith, Harry D Special Communications Corneir Stone Layings Dedications Tribute to M.'. W.'. James H. Trice
117 i 93, 100, 113 96, 106, 110^ 115 98
,
Special Dispensations
38
Stokes, M.". W / . John P
153
Sunday Night Program
5
Textbooks for Philippines Project
35, 44, 145
Trice, M.'. W.". James H., Tribute to
:.-. 98
Visitations and. Itinerary of Grand Master Young, M.". W.'. Claud F
â&#x20AC;˘. '.
51 11
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS M.-. W.-. Ben W. Graybill
2
M.'. W / . Armand H. Bishop
4
Principals in Grand Lodge of Belgium Awards
11
At Parsons Area Meeting
44
James B. Martin Jr
,
.,—
Grand Master Bishop at Junction City
56 93
Sen. James Pearson at Junction City Ceremony
„ 94
Hon. George Templar at Winfield Ceremony Grand Lodge Procession at Winfield
:
102 -
103
Grand Lodge Officers at Winfield Ceremony
105
Procession at MarysviUe Lodge Dedication
107
Notables at MarysviUe Ceremony
108
M.". W.". Scott Kelsey and M.'. W.'. John Murray at MarysviUe
109
M.'. W.". S. Allan Daugherty at Parsons Meeting
129
M.'. W.'. Charles S. McGinness Leads Discussion Group
142
Appointive Grand Lodge Officers for 1962..
162
M. . W.-. GRAND LODGE A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS 1963 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS 1 Credentials W . ' . ROBERT M . GOUGH, Barney No. 279, Dighton
W . ' . JAMES P. BROWN, Washington No. 5, 1209 Ridge Road, Atchison W.". MAX B . MANLOVE, Orient No. 51, 1608 West 26th St., Topeka W . ' . HAROLD L. STRANGE, Apollo No. 297, 120 Second St., Wakeeney W . ' . ROBERT H . ARNOLD, Alma No. l 6 l , P. O. Box 122, Alma.
1 Reports of Grand Officers W . ' . SIDNEY F . DAFFORN, Old Mission N o . 153, 4920 Rock Creek Lane, Mission W . ' . ELVIN S. COX, DOUGLASS No. 151, Rose Hill
W . ' . GILBERT C. HANDKE, Active "NO. 158, 1506 N . Third St., Atchison W . ' . VAUGHN H . DAVIS, Ben H u r ' N o . 233, 4500 Oak Grove Road, Kansas City W . ' . SAM KAPLAN, Hiram No. 68, 510 Delaware St., Leavenworth 1 Finance W . \ KENNETH W . SHREVE, Bestor G. Brown No. 433, 626 S. St. Clair St.,'Wichita W.". MELBURN C . BARNES, Constellation No. 95, 725 N . Tenth St., Fredonia W . ' . FRANCIS M . COLEMAN, Wyandotte No. 3, 3036 North 30th St., Kansas City W . ' . DALE RAWLINGS, Henri No. 190, Tonganoxie
W . ' . RICHARD J. BELLMAN, Winfield No. 110, 1520 Millington, Winfield n Jurisprudence W . ' . CHARLES F . BURKIN, JR., Roger E. Sherman No. 369, Brotherhood Bldg., Kansas City W . ' . PHIL E . MILLS, Siloam No. 225, 1724 West 27th St., Topeka W . \ DURWARD C . DANIELSON, Lafayette No. 16, 223 North l4th St., Manhattan W . ' . WILLIAM S. REECE, Bestor G. Brown No. 433, 1917 S. Millwood, Wichita W . ' . ORION G . D E N N I S , Mound City N o . 33, Mound City n Ritualistic Work M.". W.". JAMES H . TRICE, Delta No. 77, 400 N . Main St., Medicine Lodge M.'. W . ' . E . GLENN ROBISON, Hebron No. 314, Gridley R.'. W . ' . MARCELLUS G . BOSS, Prudence No. 100, Columbus
n Trials and Punishments W . ' . WILLIAM M . SHAFFER, Frankfort No. 67, 1211/2 N . Kansas, Frankfort W . ' . WILLIAM J. YOTTER, Leoti N o . 340, Leoti
W . ' . LOUIS R. HELMREICH, Rosedale No. 333, 6408 West 65th Terrace, Shawnee Mission W.". WILLIAM T . SCHLICHTER, Clay Center No. 134, 403 Washington St., Clay Center W . ' . WILLIAM E . CAREY, Hoyt No. 327, Masonic Temple, Tenth & Van Buren, Topeka n Chartered Lodges and Lodges V. D . W.". HAROLD L . ELMQUIST, Lindsborg N o . 397, P. O. Box 470, Lindsborg W . ' . HUGH T . CRAIG, St. Johns N o . 113, P. O. Box 472, Concordia
W.". FINIS V. SWENDER, Kaw No. 272, 3158 Cleveland, Kansas City n Correspondence M.'. W . ' . FLOYD S. ECORD, Burlington N o . 66, Burlington
n Foreign Relations M.\ W . ' . CLAUD F . YOUNG, Rising Sun No. 8, 1733 North l6th St. N . W . , Washington, D.C. W . ' . J O H N D . CUNNINGHAM, Norton No. 199, 700 Tenth St., Washington, D.C. M.". W.". JAMES H . STEWART, Albert Pike No. 303, 13215 W. 21st St., R.F.D., Wichita n Masonic Education W . ' . ROBERT E . FERGUSON, MarysviUe No. 91, 700 North 12th St., MarysviUe W . ' . ROBERT L . JONES, M C D O N A L D N O . 383, Bird City
W . ' . TAYLOR F . CUSTER, Overland Park No. 436, 8912 Cherokee Lane, Leawood W . ' . J. EARL ODEN, Parsons No. 117, 2431 Washington St:, Parsons W . ' . DUANE H . WATERS, Tyrian No. 246, 1204 N . Third St., Garden City In Public Schools W.". THOMAS C . RAUM, JR., Albert Pike No. 303, 1560 N . Athenian, Wichita W . ' . LESLIE M . HEISZ, Marquette N o . 353, Marquette
W'.". CLARENCE E . RHODUS, Wyandotte No. 3, 717 N . Eighth St., Kansas City R.'. W.". CHESTER B . FULLERTON, Delta No. 77, 101 S. Main St., Medicine Lodge W . ' . SCOTT A. MOUSE, Emporia ISIo. 12, 730 E. Ninth St., Emporia In Temple Building and Remodeling R.'. W.". ARTHUR C. HODGSON, Corner Stone No. 219, P. O. Box 529, Lyons R.'. W . ' . O W E N E . HODGSON, Salina No. 60, 660 Highland Ave., Salina R.". W . ' . WILLIAM E . MONTGOMERY, Syracuse No. 309, P. O. Box H H , Syracuse
W . ' . WILLIAM E . BRADFORD, McLouth No. 256, First National Bank, Wamego W.". PHIL MCCRACKEN, Ottawa N o . 18, 731 Ash St., Ottawa
ta Necrology W.". FRANK M . YEOMAN, Ninnescah N o . 230, P. O. Box 309, Kingman
M. . W . . G R A N D L O D G E A . F . & A . M. O F K A N S A S G R A N D O F F I C E R S F O R 1963
M.- . w.- . B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Master, Old Mission No. 153, P. O. Box 6, Shawnee Mission.
w.- . ARTHUR C HODGSON, Deputy Grand Master, Corner Stone No. 219, P. O. Box 529, Lyons. R."., w.- . O W E N E . HODGSON, Grand Senior Warden, Salina No. 60, R.'.
\
660 Highland, Salina. . w.- W I L L I A M E . MONTGOMERY, Grand Junior Warden, Syracuse No. 309, P. O. Box H H , Syracuse. R."., w.- . FLOYD A. PALMER, Grand Treasurer, Fortitude N o . 107, P. O. Box 236, Independence. M.- . w.- . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S , Grand Secretary, Cherry vale No. 137, • P. O. Box 1217, Topeka. W.' . FORREST D . HAGGARD, Grand Chaplain, Old Mission No. 153, 6805 West 78th St., Overland Park. W.' . W I L L I A M E . BRADFORD, Grand Senior Deacon, McLouth No. 256, First National Bank, Wamego. w.- . H . JACKSON STATON, Grand Junior Deacon, Ionic No. 254, P. O. Box 244, St. John. w.- . E. ELMER JOHNSON, Grand Marshal, Shawnee N o . 54, 11505 West 61st Terrace, Shawnee w.- . W I L E Y W . MORRIS, Grand Sword Bearer, Kaw N o . 272, 2014 North 44th St., Kansas City. w.- . WooDROW W . COLEMAN, Grand Senior Steivard, Albert Pike No. 303, 344 N . Green St., Wichita. w.- . REX O W E N S , Grand Junior Steivard, Sunflower N o . 86, 320I/2 S. Broadway, Wichita. w.v. HOWARD V. ELLIOTT, Grand Pursuivant, Old Mission N o . 153, 2812 W. 48th St., Shawnee Mission. w.- . CARL A. CARLSON, Grand Tyler, Topeka No. 17, 2020 Washburn Ave., Topeka. w.-,. LORE V. BADER, Assistant Grand Tyler, Neosho N o . 27, Le Roy. M.- . w.-. E. G L E N N ROBISON, Grand Lecturer, Hebron No. 314, Gridlev. R.'. . w.- : MARCELLUS G . BOSS, Asst. Grand Lecturer, Prudence N o . 100, Columbus. R."., w.- . CHARLES L . BISHOP, Asst. Grand Lecturer, Delta No. 77, Medicine Lodge. R.'. , w.- . CHARLES D . GALLIPEAU, Asst. Grattd Lecturer, Wyandotte No. 3, 323 N . Valley St., Kansas City. R.'. , w.- . LEROY O . NEELLY,/1JJ/. Grand Lecturer, Macksville No. 371, Macksville. M.- . w.- . RAY W . KiN7iE, Aide to the Grand Master, Bestor G. Brown No. 433, P. O. Box 56, Wichita. M.- . w.- . ADDISON C . IRBY, Aide to the Grand Master, Rising Sun No. 8, 209 S. Main St., Fort Scott. R.".
TIME A N D PLACE OF M E E T I N G — 1 9 6 4 The One Hundred and Eighth Annual Communication of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas will be held in the City of Topeka, Kansas beginning at 9:00 A.M., Wednesday, March 11, and concluding Thursday, March 12, A.D. 1964, A.L. 5964.
^&MM o "©"
/r
1964
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
M/. W/. GRAND LODGE OF
ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF
KANSAS
Organized March 17, 1856.
ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION Held in the City of Topeka, Kansas March 11 and 12, A. D . 1964, A. L. 5964
M.'. W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON, Grand Master, Lyons M.*. W . ' . CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S , Grand Secretary
320 W . Eighth Ave., Topeka Mailing Address P.O. Box 1217
1964
M: . W:. BEN W. GRAYBILL GRAND
MASTER
OF
MASONS
OF
KANSAS
March 14, 1963 to March 12, 1964
GRAND OFFICERS FOR 1964 M . ' . W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON, Grand Master, P. O. Box 529, Lyons. R.'. W . ' . O W E N E . HODGSON, Deputy Grand Master, 660 Highland Ave., Salina. R.'. W.*. WILLIAM E . MONTGOMERY, Grand Senior Warden, P. O. Box H H , Syracuse.. R.'. W.". WILLIAM E . BRADFORD, Craw*^/a«/of TFar^^^n, First Nat'l Bank, Wamego. R.'. W . ' . FLOYD A. PALMER, Grand Treasurer, P. O. Box 215, Independence. M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary, P. O. Box 1217, Topeka. W . ' . MILLARD H . MARSHALL, Grand Chaplain, Little River. W . ' . THOMAS C . RAUM, J R . , Gfa«i/5fn/orD^afo», 1560 N . Athenian, Wichita. W . ' . MELBURN C . BARNES, Grand Junior Deacon, 725 N . 10th, Fredonia. W . ' . LEO W . REID, Grand Marshal, 3215 Meadow Lake Dr., Hutchinson. W . ' . ARTHUR M . WILLIAMS, Cran*^ Swor^/Bearer, P. O . BOX 15, Arkansas City. W . ' . OSCAR D E L L SMITH, Grand Senior Steward, 802 E. Poplar, Olathe. W . ' . J. FRED WILLIAMSON, Grand Junior Steward, 113 N . St. John, Lyons. W . ' . E. ELMER JOHNSON, Grand Pursuivant, 11505 W . 61st Terr., Shawnee. W.". THOMAS L . FRANCIS, Grand Tyler, 837 N . Market, Wichita. W.". H. JACKSON STATON, Asst. Grand Tyler, P. O. Box 244, St. John. W . ' . CHARLES D . GALLIPEAU, Grand Lecturer, 2627 N . 43rd, Kansas City. W . ' . J. EARL O D E N , Asst. Lecturer, 2431 Washington, Parsons. W . ' . J. FRED WILLIAMSON, Asst. Lecturer,.\\^ N . St. John, Lyons. W.". LEROY O . NEELLY, Asst. Lecturer, Macksville. CHAIRMEN OF STAMJING COMMITTEES On
Credentials W . ' . FLOREN A . RODGERS, P. O. Box 707, Wichita
On Reports of Grand
Officers
W.". RICHARD J. BELLMAN, 1520 Millington Rd., Winfield
On Finance W.". K E N N E T H W . SHREVE, 626 S. St. Clair, Wichita
On
Jurisprudence W.". JAMES E . TAYLOR, Sharon Springs
On Ritualistic
Work
M . ' . W.". BRUCE N E W T O N , 328 E. First, Wichita
On Trails and Punishments W . ' . W I L L I A M J. YOTTER, Leoti
On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D. W.". J O H N BENGEL, 600 Riley, Independence
On
Correspondence M . ' . W . ' . FLOYD S . ECORD, Burlington
On Foreign
Relations
M . ' . W . ' . CLAUD F . Y O U N G , 1733 N . l6th N . W . , Washington, D . C
On Masonic
Education
W . " . ROBERT E . FERGUSON, 700 N . 12th St., Marysville
On Public Schools .
W . ' . MARION R . SUMNER, 1504 S. Ridge Rd., Wichita 9
On Temple Building and Remodeling R.'. W . ' . O W E N E . //ODGSON, 660 Highland, Salina
On
Necrology W.". ALBERT B . MARTIN, 734 Randolph, Topeka
TIME AND PLACE O F MEETING—1965 The One Hundred and Ninth Annual Communication of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas will be held in the City of Wichita, Kansas, beginning at 9:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 10 and concluding Thursday, March 11, A. D. 1965, A. L. 5965.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
M.-. W.\ GRAND LODGE OF
A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS
ONE H U N D R E D A N D E I G H T H A N N U A L C O M M U N I C A T I O N
Topeka, Kansas, March 11, 1964 At 9:00 o'clock A.M. the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master convened the brethren in the Municipal Auditorium in Topeka, Kansas, and ordered the Grand Senior and Junior Deacons and Grand Marshal present the United States colors, after which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was given. A constitutional number of lodges being represented, the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was opened in Ample Form with the following Grand Officer's in their stations and places: M.'.'W.'. BEN 'W. GRAYBILL R.'. W.'. ARTHUR C. HODGSON..â&#x20AC;&#x201D; R.'. W.'. OWEN E. HODGSON R.'. W.'.'WILLIAM E. MONTGOMERY R.'. W.'. FLOYD A. PALMER M.'. W.'. CHARLES S. MCGINNESS W.'. FORREST D . HAGGARD "W.'. "WILLIAM E. BRADFORD W.'. H. JACKSON STATON.... 'W.'. E. ELMER JOHNSON W.'. "WILEY W . MORRIS "W.'. "WooDROW "W. COLEMAN."W.'. REX OWENS ....^ "W.'. HOWARD "V. ELLIOTT W.'. CARL A. CARLSON "W.'. LORE V. BADER "W.'.J. "VERNON POWELL
Grand Master Shawnee Mission Deputy Grand Master Lyons Grand Senior Warden Salina Grand Junior Warden....Syra-axsc Grand Treasurer Independence Grand Secretary ..Topeka Grand Chaplain Overland Park Grand Senior Deacon "Wamego Grand Junior Deacon St. John Grand Marshal ...Shawnee Grand Sword Bearer Kansas City Grand Senior Steward "Wichita Grand Junior Steward "Wichita Grand Pursuivant Shawnee Mission Grand Tyler Topeka Asst. Grand Tyler Le Roy Grand Organist Wichita
SUB OFFICERS. R.'. "W.*. CHARLES D . GALLIPEAU Grand Lecturer R.'. "W.'. MARCELLUS G. BOSS Asst. Grand Lecturer R.'. W.'. LEROY O . NEELLY.Asst. Grand Lecturer "W.'. LUSTER "WILBUR LOVE
Asst. Grand Secretary
Kansas City Columbus Macksville Topeka
6
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
March
OPiSNING PRAYER AND INVOCATION. By FORREST D E L O S S HAGGARD, Grand
Chaplain
Almighty and Everlasting God, we are gathered together this hour to reaffirm that our trust is in Thee and to acknowledge Thee as the Supreme Architect of the Universe. W e come under the promise that where two or three are gathered in Thy Name there Thou, shall be and bless them. W e come, first of all, to express our thanksgiving to Thee for Thy goodness towards us: for the revelation of Thyself in Thy Holy Word; for the guidance of the landmarks of Freemasonry that find their heritage in Thy law; and for the fellowship of the fraternity to which we are indebted for a fuller knowledge of self and of Thee. W e humbly ask thy Divine blessing upon our Grand Master and members of the Grand Lodge here assembled. May all of our proceedings and deliberations be pleasing in Thy sight. â&#x20AC;˘ May the absence of some of our brethren be a reminder to us of the brevity of this life and the importance of brotherly love and affection. Grant, O God, that this Grand Lodge may be an impulse to the Fraternity of Freemasonry in growth in character and service in the year to come. Give us an honest concern for light and truth. Forgive us of irresponsibility and selffishness. Aid us "to become more conscientious and industrious in the performance of our duties. To the end that our labors here may result in the enrichment of not only ourselves but, through us, bring a blessing into the lives of others. Amen. DISTINGUISHED GUESTS PRESENTED. A n u m b e r of d i s t i n g u i s h e d visitors being a n n o u n c e d , t h e M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r directed t h e G r a n d Senior D e a c o n t o escort t h e m into t h e Lodge Room. A c c o r d i n g l y t h e f o l l o w i n g guests were presented at t h e A l t a r , separately escorted t o t h e G r a n d East a n d i n t r o d u c e d to t h e G r a n d
Lodge: M.'. W . ' . CHARLES F . ADAMS, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska, and General Grand Treasurer of the General Grand Council of R. & S. M. International. M.'. W . ' . CLAUDE M . GORDEN, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Idaho, and Grand Master General of Convent General K. Y. C. H . M . ' . W . ' . H O M E R E . BARKLEY, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. M.'. W . ' . MARTIN B . DICKINSON, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. M.'. W . ' . R A L P H M . CARHART, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska. M.'. W . ' . J O H N R . COLLARD, J R . , Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Texas, M . ' . W . ' . FREDERICK W . V O N SON, Past Grand Master of the York Grand Lodge of Mexico. A f t e r these h a d been introduced, G r a n d H o n o r s d u e their statibns. T h e G r a n d Marshal then presented visitors a t t h e A l t a r , each o f w h o m w a s i n t r o d u c e d t o t h e b r e t h r e n by t h e M . " .
they w e r e accorded t h e Private a second g r o u p of d i s t i n g u i s h e d conducted t o t h e G r a n d East a n d W . ' . Grand Master:
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R.'. W.'. BOB E. WILLIAMS, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Iowa. R.". W.'. AUBREY R. ERHART, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma and personal representative of M.'. W^'. CARSON SCOTT, Grand Master of that Jurisdiction. R.'. W.'. WILLIAM L. MASON, Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Illinois and personal representative of M.'. W.'. CLARENCE P. SCH'WARZ, Grand Master of that Grand Lodge. These distinguished Masons were cordially greeted and welcomed by the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master and the, brethren, and seated among them. PAST. GRAND MASTERS W'ELCOMED. M . ' . W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Master, called the Roll of living Past Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. T h e absence of M.". W . ' . Brothers FERRIS M . H I L L , GEORGE F . B E E Z L E Y , JAMES A. CASSLER, ROSCOE E . PETERSON
and C L I N E
C . CURTISS, who
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answer the call, was observed and particular notice was taken of the death of M.". W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS and E. G L E N N R O B I S O N .
All of those
who answered the call of the Roll were escorted to the Grand East, where each was introduced by the Grand Master to the Grand Lodge, and t h e Private Grand Honors were then extended to all of them. Each introduction by the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master was made in terms appropriate to his acquaintance with them, and his greetings were most cordial. M . ' . W . ' . SAMUEL G . W I L E S , Grand Master in 1946, responded graciously on behalf of the Past Grand Masters to the warm welcome given them. ADDRESS OF WELCOME BY MAYOR. The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master introduced the Honorable and Brother HAROLD W . GERLACH, Mayor of the City of Topeka, who addressed the Grand Lodge in generous terms of welcome and hospitality on behalf of the host city. In response, R.'. W . ' . ARTHUR C HODGSON, Deputy Grand Master expressed the appreciation of the Fraternity for the cordial reception and welcome extended by the Mayor and thanks for his courtesy in. appearing among the brethren to bring greetings for the capital city. THANKS TO DISTRICT DEPUTIES. The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master asked the District Deputy Grand" Masters to form west of the Alta!r, assisted by the Grand Senior Deacon. and Grand Marshal. There he spoke to them in complimentary terms^ of the services they gave during the past year, and his appreciation of them in the many responsibilities assigned to them. R . ' . W . ' . RICHARD
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H. HART was given special thanks for performance of duties connected with arranging for the Communication of the Grand Lodge in Topeka, to which R.'. W . ' . Brother HART responded modestly for the group and himself. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
M.'. W . ' . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary, called the Roll of Grand Representatives, who assembled at the Altar and were greeted and welcomed by R.'. W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON, Deputy Grand Master. They were assured that their duties are real and their devotion to them greatly appreciated at home and in the several jurisdictions they represent. Response by W . ' . MELBURN C. BARNES was similarly sincere and
expressed for the entire group the pleasure they have in maintaining contacts and cordial relations with the Grand Lodges by whom they are commissioned. REPORT OF COMMITTEE O N CREDENTIALS.
W.'. ROBERT M . GOUGH, Chairman, submitted the following re-
port which, on his jnotion, was adopted: To the M..'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Credentials reports the following members and representatives present and entitled to seats in this Grand Lodge: GRAND OFFICERS. M.". R.'. R.'. R.'.
W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL W.". ARTHUR C . HODGSON W . ' . O W E N E . HODGSON.W . ' . WILLIAM E . MONTGOMERY....
R . ' . W . ' . FLOYD A. PALMER M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S W . ' . FORREST D . HAGGARD
W . ' . WILLIAM E . BRADFORD.. W . ' . H. JACKSON STATON W . ' . E. ELMER J O H N S O N
Grand Deputy Grand Grand Senior ..Grand junior
Master Master Warden Warden
Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain
Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon Grand Marshal
W.*. W I L E Y W . MORRIS W . ' . WOODROW W . COLEMAK W . ' . REX O W E N S .: W . ' . HOWARD V . ELLIOTT.. W . ' . CARL A. CARLSON...
Grand Sword Bearer Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant Grand Tyler
W . ' . LORE V. BADER
Asst. Grand
W . ' . J. V E R N O N POWELL..
Grand
Tyler
Organist
SUB OFFICERS. R.'. W . ' . CHARLES D . G A L U P E A U
R.". W . ' . MARCELLUS G . BOSS. R.'. W.". LEROY O . NEELLY W . ' . LUSTER W I L B U R LOVE
Grand Lecturer
Asst. Grand Lecturer Asst. Grand Lecturer Asst. Grand Secretary
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PAST GRAND MASTERS. M / . W . " . H E N R Y S. BUZICK, J R . . . . 1 9 3 8 M . ' . W . ' . CLAUD F . Y O U N G 1939 M . " . W . ' . A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND 1940 M . " . W . ' . CHARLES S.McGiNNESS 1943 M.". W . ' . JAMES H . TRICE 1944 M.". W . ' . SAMUEL G . W I L E S 1946 M.".W.". WILLIAM H . HARRISON..1949 M . " . W . " . S . A L L A N DAUGHERTY....1952 M . ' . W . ' . BRUCE N E W T O N 1953
M / . W . \ FLOYD S . ECORD 1954 M . ' . W.". SCOTT E . KELSEY 1955 M . ' . W . ' . KARL J. B A U M G A R T N E R . . 1 9 5 6 M.". W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER 1957 M.". W / . EARL R . BROWN 1958 M.". W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY 1959 M . " . W / . RAY W . KINZIE I960 M . ' . W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY 1961 M . ' . W . ' . ARMAND H. BISHOP 1962
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
Alberta, George H. Robison; Argentina, Harold N. Nichols; Arizona, Arthur L. Gable; Arkansas, Arthur. M. Williams; Austria, Marcellus G. Boss; Bolivia, Floran A. Rodgers; Brazil (Ceare), Nathan C. Hibbs; Brazil (Parana), Floyd H. Coffman; Brazil (Minas Gerais), Richard L. Becker; Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul), Harold C. Swope; Brazil (Sao Paulo), Carroll C. Arnett; British Columbia, William E. Montgomery; California, Scott E. Kelsey; Connecticut, William T. Schlichter; Costa Rica, Lucion R. Van Ordstrand; Denmark, William H. Harrison; Ecuador, Addison C. Irby; England, S. Allan Daugherty; Finland, Henry D . Parkinson; Florida, Ray W . Kinzie; France, Leo J. Schisler; Georgia, Elroy E. Tillotson; Germany, Herschel L. Hoffman; Greece, Karl J. Baumgartner; Guatemala, H. Jackson Staton; Iceland, H . Herbert TuUer; Idaho, William J. Kirkham; Illinois, Arthur H. Strickland; India, Lester E. McConnell; Indiana, Earl R. Brown; Ireland, Henry S. Buzick, Jr.; Louisiana, Harry E. Crosswhite; Luxembourg, William J. Yotter; Mexico (Baja California), Scott A. Mouse; Mexico (Cosmos), William E. Bradford; Mexico (Nuevo Leon), • Thomas L. Francis; Mexico (York), Ben W . Graybill; Michigan, Owen E. Hodgson; Minnesota, Kenneth N . Pomeroy; Mississippi, Floyd E. Kittell; Missouri, Armand H . Bishop; Nebraska, Richard H . Hart; Nevada, Frank M. Yeoman; N e w Brunswick, Glenn E. Williams; New Jersey, Robert M. Riley; New Mexico, Martin H. Potter; N e w Zealand, Floyd S. Ecord; Nicaragua, Don C. Heminger; North Dakota, Arthur C. Hodgson; Norway, Ray B. Ramsey; Nova Scotia, John Bengel; Ohio, John H. Murray; Oklahoma, Bruce Newton; Panama, James E. Taylor; Peru, John I. Brandenburger; Prince Edward Island, Kenneth W. Shreve; Puerto Rico, Melburn C. Barnes; Quebec, Thomas C. Raum, Jr.; Rhode Island, J. Henry Reb; Saskatchewan, James H . Trice; Scotland, Robert F. Riley; South Australia, Richard W . Evans; Switzerland (Alpina), E. Elmer Johnson; Tennessee, Floyd A. Palmer; Texas, Claud F. Young; Turkey, William E. Cook; Vermont, Samuel G. Wiles; Victoria, Lazarus Loeb; Virginia, Armand H. Bishop; Western Australia, Charles S. McGinness; Wisconsin, Robert E. Ferguson. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS, 1 9 6 3 . Orvill K. Lawson Porter O. Breeze Howard L. Settle Ralph H. Barker Frank M.' Kenney Arthur A. Day Joseph C. Littrell Irvin M. Carrow Leslie J. Alber Homer Thomason
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Charles J. Reise Francis K. Darr Lewis C. Carter Laverne H, Spears Richard H. Hart Lee W. Kaff Joaeph C. Schick Melburn C. Barnes..— Carl H. Mills Ira L. Thomas
Dist, No. 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 31
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Dist. Ralph T. Donelson Alfred C. Boline Alfred V. Byarlay Thomas L. Parry W . Ernest Mason Dale F. Scott Milton D. Anderson George B. Willis Lester H. Butterfield..... Harry L. Hatfield Marion R. Sumner Ralph J. Postlethwait Lawrence P. Aeschilman Elbert G. Duff Carl R. Trude....: Raymond L. Curtis A. Calvin James
No. 33 34 36 37 38 40 4l 42 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53
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Dist. Robert U. Gillespie Harris E. Ramsour William S. (Bill) Armfield Linville M. Mabry Basil E. Capps Herbert V. Feebler.. Gerald R. Shupe :.... Leslie M. Heisz Carl R. Trude Archie J. Isaacson Faye M. McConnell Glenn E. Kohr Elmer E. Wesseler L. Eugene Toms Millard T. Munger LaVerne P. Marks George L. Luty Nevan Riner Clyde O. Caywood F. James (Jim) Woodward Thomas J. Greenwood Richard A. Willis Robert D. Kellogg Guy R. Shriver Victor A. Nye Arlie G. Archer Carl A. Bible
No. 31 32 33 35 36 37 38 39 40 4l 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 52 53 55 56 57 58 59 60
Elmer E. Wesseler Richard G. Siegrist J. Howard Hill William E. ThornhiU Chester B. FuUerton Leroy O. Neelly Robert P. Wilhite Marion B. Weeks Amos Caprez Martin E. Oliva Robert F. Rapp Joseph L. Calliham Roe H . Bruns Joe E. Smith Durham J. Homedale.! Nealy O. Yeoman Roy L. Searls
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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS, 1 9 6 4 . Dist. Leonard H. Foster Ralph E. Wilson LeRoy W . Stone...'. Tony E. Partridge Herbert Stockwell M. Worland Cox , John E. Henning George D. Sharp James E. Oden Voral L. Manson Louis Dale Ora M. Carpenter Herbert R. Spencer Benjamin W . Grimm Gordon Alvis, Jr William M. Shaffer Dale L. Handley Charles J. Sheetz Max B. Manlove George L. Mast... George H. Robison. Roy F. Robertson Leigh S. Mathers H. Paul Cain John M. Rogers L. John Redelfs Paul C. Bostick Arnold C. Fuhrken
No. 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
PAST MASTERS. Lodge No. 2—Lazarus Loeb, Lawrence L Tate, Jr., Clayton R. Byington. 3—Robert M. Riley, Edward Cheyney, Anson Grable, Jess Anderson, Ralph S. Mourning, Ralph A. Scott, John T. Dormois.
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Lodge No. 5—H. Edwin Jones, LaVerne Stucker, James P. Brown. 6—Albert B. Martin, George W. Mole, Eugene Puckett, Herbert L. Jones, Herbert TuUer. 7—Donald H. Davies, Glenn H. White, Porter L. Shoffner, Percy B. Waters, Franklin Tiers, A. Byrne Fletcher. 11—James W . Lienberger. 12—Robert D. Hoskins, A. R. Service, Roscoe W. Groves, Everett W . Madison, Frank E. Pennington, Scott Mouse. 13—Henry A. Meyer. 15—Emanuel Krug, Don C. Heminger. 16—Don Fisher, Durward C. Danielson. 17—Ed J. Camp, Ed Ninemires, George E. Coats, Carl A. Carlson, Ulysses U. Shoaf, Sam G. Kelsey, Scott W . Kelsey. 18—Loren Ames, Olin W . Waymire, Clarence E. Rea, Phil McCracken, Floyd H. Coffman. 19—William B. Kramer, Oscar D. Smith. 21—Herbert R. Spencer. 23—Roger Martin, Frank Kerns. 24—J. Henry Reb. . ' ' . 26—George W. Dame. 32—Carl H. Moore. 33—Franklin E. Steinshouer. 35—George W. Alter. 36—Morris S. Dowell, Clarence W. Norris. 37—Herbert Stockwell, D. M. Grimes. 38—Albert A. Dreyer. 42—Harry E. Crosswhite, I. Winters Funck, James Hollenbeck, William Hill. 45—Nathan C. Hibbs. 48—El Reno Sederlin. 51—Orion E. Gooding, Kenneth N . Pomeroy, William M. Jannings, Paul S. Beck, Calvin E. Barry, Leland G. Denton, Robert R. Donaldson, Earl Hale, Harry V. Orr, Max B. Manlove, John Tufts. 53—OUie J. Woodman, Clarence Noe, Jr. 56—C. H. Westhoff. 57—Rov E. Gerber, Thomas L. Francis, Earl S. Brown, S. Lewis Smith, J. Howard
Hiil. 58—Fay O. Jennings. 59—Paul E. Wilkins 60—M. L. Quick, Roy D. Corfman, Hilmer E. Anderson.61—Fred S. Jackson. 63—Glenn E. Williams. 64—Jack R. Euler. , • 65—James Y. Hayes. 66—Allen W. Reed, George H. Hudson, George H. Robison. 67—William H. Shubkagel. 68—Sam Kaplan, Carroll A. Rising, Robert Starbuck. 70—Carl Hug. 72—Raymond H. Starnes. 73—Earl F. Hackleman. 75—Lloyd G. Lelievre: . • • 79—Max Buek, Floyd Monfort. . - . 80—Don J. Evans. 84—Sam Reider Leu. - •- . •. • < 86—Robert W . Vorhes.
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Lodge No. 88—Samuel Harris. 90—Earl Tucker, Lester Kendall, Ray B. Ramsey, Charles J. Sheetz, Eugene S. Parker, Harry W. Glasgow, Albert R. Boring. 91—Herschel L. Hoffman, John I. Brandenburger, Robert E. Ferguson. 94—Robert F. Riley, Charles B. Fenner, Clarence W . Depew, Sr. 95—Charles L. Donart. 96—Robert H. Gibbs, J. Charles Wiley, Arthur R. Shedd, Arthur B. Childers Carl W . Mahany, John Stuermer, Verne Hamlin. 97—Theodore C. Reed, Raymond W. Morris, Donald J. Rayburn. 98—Robert C. Menges. 99—Floran A. Rodgers. 102—Ira L. Filkel, Floyd E. Kittell, Stuart S. Young. 103—Melvin L. W . Wilson. 104—Thomas L. Parry. 105—Francis L. Woolverton. 106—Charles M. Mills, Arley D. Burt. 107—Lester E. McConnell, John Bengel. 109—L. John Redelfs. 110—Richard J. Bellman, Linville M. Mabry, A. M. Williams. 113—Hugh Craig, Vernon D . Martin. 115—Earl K. Robinson. 116—Ralph E. Lassen. 117—Earl Oden, Clarence E. Main, Fredrick H . Scheibner. 121—Edwin L. Dyer. 123—Glenn Farlee, Kenneth L. Erkenbrack. 125—^James H. Houghton. 126—W. Roy Williams. 128—Rudolph W. Koukol. 129—Carroll C. Arnett, James B. Swenson. 130—Ollie J. Woodman. 131—Burl L. Kettles. 132—Overton M. Davis. 133—Harry L. Burnett. 134—William T. Schlichter. 135—Ben Wilcox. 140—Will E. Johnson, Lea Reed, Russell H. Miller, Elmer E. Ellis, Lucion R. Van Ordstrand. 141—Ralph Reese. 142—Grover C. Owen l43—Everett E. Lindsey, Graham A. Larson. l44—Carl F. Harder, Harold C Swope. 145—Chalmer C. Fuller, P. M . Fuller, Jr. 146—Albert D. Morrison. 147—Fred Allen, Claude W. Ayler. 148—Nova G. Moody. 149—Ivan A. Engel. 150—Maurice H. Miller. 153—^Walter Lyman, Sidney F. Dafforn, William E. Cook. 154—Herman A. Panzer, Ernest R. Liggett, Herbert E. Lyster. 158—William E. Dent, Edward B. Leath, Hazen T. Shaeffer, Goldwin E. Miller, Gilbert C. Handke, Werner B. Levin. 160—Henry K. Smith. 162—^Joseph E. Beyer, Lester M. Alderfer, Harry R. Tilson. 165—Marshell O. Swaim.
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Lodge No. 166—Kenneth Peter. 167—Thaine O. Beamer. 168—Donald Doll, Gerald R. Shape. 169—Ora F. Persell. 175—Alfred J. Willis. 177—Thomas J. Greenwood. 180—A. H. Penner, Kenneth W . Taylor. 184—Peter N . Cline. 185—L. Glenn Jenkins. 187—F. O. Doty, Paul Kellerman, Claude A. McFarland. 188—Leonard T. Smith, Roger Force. 189—Ralph Burlin, Kenneth G. Cooper. 192—Clarence E. Bradford, Fred Williamson, Donald W . Blair, Gerald Truesdell, Ralph Steiner. 194—Jesse Bender, Roy Bryant. 195—David S. Greep, William Johnson, Jr. 199—Robert D. Kellogg. 203—Basil E. Capps. 205—Carl P. Reese. 206—Walter Elbe. 207—George Dugan, James R. Dugan. 210—Melvin L. Butler. 212—Fred Peach, Raymond E. Couch. 216—Donald Salmon 219—Millard H. Marshall. 221—Walter H. Berger. 222—Richard W . Evans, Gerald E. Longton. 225—Richard L. Jones, Alfred M. White, Jack C. Pulliam, Richard H. Hart. 226—^Victor H. Mason 229—Billy O. Wheeler. 231—Eldo F. Graham. 234—Harold C. Bergman. 236—Francis C. Sanford, Clarence W. Chitwood, Earl H. Berg. 246—Ronald A. Hummer. 252—Gustus Curtis, John L. Ament. 253—Guy M. Sparks, Victor A. Nye. 256—James R. Kessler, Carroll D . Harker. 265—Gilbert S. Hayes, Martin H. Potter. 266—Peter B. Moore, Charley Coon, T. Albert Corkill. 267—Marion W . Lowry. 268—L. Wilbur Love. 271—Ellis E. Robinson, J. P. McWilliams, Eugene B. Saunders, Harold N . Nichols. 272—Ralph A. Hartman. 274—Charles Mishler. 276—Glenn W . Vincent. 278—George L. Luty. 279—Charles W . Monroe, C. R. Mack. 281—Kenneth Went. 283—Joseph C. Pixley. 284—Alex H. Cheney, Henry D. Parkinson. 288—Percy H. Oberholser. 290—Ralph Carmicheal, Max J. Redden. 291—Walter E. Hoke.
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294—Wayne Barnett 296—Howard Stauth. 297—Harold L. Strange. - ' ' .' • 298—John J. Moeller 299—Alex Lee, L. Eugene Toms, Claude S. Moore. 300—Roe H. Bruns. 301—John William Dawson. 302—Roderick Bentley. 303—Carl W. Hagel, Robert L. Davis, Thomas C. Raum, Jr., Alva Thomas, Bruce Newton, Woodrow W . Carlson, Frank Moore. 306—Guy R. Shriver, Max H . Embree. 307—Byron Oliver 310—John R. Rodenbaugh. 311—Charles L. Wirth, Robert C. Sprague. 312—Marion Grossman. 313—Jan Paul Carver, David O. Martindale. 314—Ronald Birk, Imon E. Huber. 315—Voral L. Manson. 320—Forster Evans 321—Karl J. Baumgartner, Arthur W . Ewing, Leo J. Schisler. 322—Ralph L. Crawford, Jesse M. Longwith, Forrest Sudduth, John H. Gallup, Henry M. Levi. 324—Lloyd W . Graves, Gerald Melton. 329—R. L. Scott. 331—F. J. Woodward, M. V . Johnson. 332—Chester Long. 333—Forest G. Cox, W . J. Rick, Lewis R. Helmreich, Earl D. Favinger, Sr. 335—Glenn H. Weaver. 337—Dale O. Evans. 340—William J. Yotter. 343—Robert Besthorn. 345—Paul C. French. 350—James L. Leffel. 352—Mentor A. Tucker, Melvin O. Kuder, William C. Coupland. 353—Athur C. Carlson, Leslie M. Heisz. 357—Hugo Simonton, Vernon Faller. 358—John E. Loeppke. 359—Lon M. Buzick 360—Virgil Kump. 361—Walter L. Williams, Cornelius Foster. 362—A. W . Marsicek, Glen J. Leshosky, James G. Wiruth. 363—Elroy E. Tillotson. 364—George E. Riggs. 366—Cleve Bockover, Ray C. Tinberg, Robert C Moore, Edward H. Saunders. 367—La Verne Marks. 368—Aubrey T. Stewart, Vernon Wilcox. 369—Craig C. Lacy, James J. Blair, Arthur L. Gable. 371—Herbert H. Holland, Kenneth Goertz 372—George P. Stevens. 373—S. M. Chandler, James E. Smith. 376—Ellis T. Barker, CoHis P. Lamb. 379—Roy F. Robertson. 383—Arlie G. Archer. 384—Henry J. Davis, Jr.
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Lodge No. 385—Francis M. Bartlett 386—Ben Dunbar 390—FayetteZ. Spaulding 393—Clarence Vaught 395—Donald E. Lind 397—Earl Broadbent 398—Warren P. Armstrong 400—Clifford F. Cross, Ulys Ford. 402—Dale Moore, Clarence W . Little. 403—Harry L. Orendorff, Albert J. Ambrose 407—Glen E. Badger 4l4—Clair Legere 415—Jack Welter, Roy C. Cameron. 417—Cecil M. Van Allen, James E. Taylor. 419—Milan J. Hejtraanek. 421—Donald W . Calkins. 423—Ranard Rogers. 424—Paul E. Gibler 430—Roberts S. Collins. 433—Charles F. West, William J. Kirkham. 436—Samuel C. Musgrave, K. Maynard Curts. 444—Ray E. Haberstroh.
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Lodge No. 1—Donald E. Utz, M. 2—Lawrence L Tate, Jr., S. W.; Clayton R. Byington, Secy. 3—Floyd A. Bosler, M.; James E. Ellsworth, S.W.; Robert L. Boring, J. W . 4—Billy A. Shepley, M. 5—Marvin L. Coffey, M.; H. Elvin Jones, J. W . 6—John A. Golden, M.; Kenneth A. Travis, S. W . ; Carl W . Schroeder, J. W.; George W . Mole, Secy. 7—Melvin E. Harris, M.; Burt E. Orr, S. W . ; James D. Bowen, J. W.; A. Byrne Fletcher, Secy. 8—Roy Arnold Meyers, M.; Leland Gore Moorhouse, J. W . 9—George E. Musick, M.; Warren G. Hudson, S. W . ; Ellis W . King, J. W . 10—Bernard F. Pelton, M.; Lawrence A. Davis, Jr. J. W . 11—James W . Lienberger, Secy, Proxy. 12—Kenneth L. Helstrom, M.; Eugene W . Bloxom, J. W . 13—Henry A. Meyer, Proxy. 14—John D . Bobbins, M. 15—Obie E. Young, S. W.; Murlen E. Cole, J. W . ; Don C. Heminger, Secy. 16—Henry V. Beck, M. 17—Phillip C. Boley, M.; Richard D. Kelsey, S.W.; Hugh A. Kelley, J. W . Carl A. Carlson, Secy. 18—Frederick A. Gardner, M.; Clarence E. Rea, Secy. 19—Eldon G. Nicholson, M.; Oscar D. Smith, Secy. 20—William H. Coverdale, S. W . 21—Keith J. Jackson, M. 22—Stacy A. Johansen, M. 23—William A. Hunter, S.W. 24—Herman D . Edwards, M.; J. Henry Reb, Secy. 26—George W . Dame, S.W. 27—Norman Lee Clem, M.
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Lodge No. 30—Emery W . Bever, M. 32—John Henderson, M. 33—Robert D . Avery, M.; Julius F. Bacon, S.W.; Warren G. Ward, J.W.; Franklin E. Steinshouer, Secy. 34—John C. Bernritter, M. 35—George W . Alter, Proxy. 36—Melvin E. Glessner, M.; Austin G. Hailey, S.W.; Clarence W . Norris, Secy. 37—Delmar F. Foster, M. L 38—Joseph C. Littrell, Proxy. 39—Glen E. Diggs, M. 41—Raymond E. Slankard, M. 42—Homer D . Stephenson, M.; Donald W . Honey, S.W.; I. Winters Funck, Secy. 43—Richard G. Siegrist, Secy, Proxy. 44—Ezra M. Long, M.; Jack F. Fisher, S.W. 45—Glenn L. Knapp, M. 46—Milton H. Butler, M. 47—Glenn M. Post, Proxy. 48—Eugene I. Gray, M.; Edmund R. Stucker, Secy. 49—George R. Caraway, Proxy. 50—Chester T. Kelsey, M. 51—Chris J. Byers, M.; Edward N . Pratt, J. W.; Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Secy. 53—Clarence Noe, Jr., Proxy. 54—Donald A. Peterson, M;. Edwin R. Ellstrom, J. W.; E. Elmer Johnson, Secy. 56—Nelson Jones, M. 57—Kenneth D. Nowling, M.; Harvey W . Flesher, S.W.; Thomas L. Francis, Secy. 58—Donald E. Davis, S.W. 59—L. E. Rogene Borgen, M. 60—Gail R. Morrison, M.; George A. Cleaver, S.W. 61—Roy A. Stroup, M. 62—Clyde T. Flory, M. 63—Glenn E. Williams, Proxy. 64—Jack R. Euler, Proxy. 65—^James O. Neal, M.; Lawrence Angell, S.W. 66—Paul S. Damron, M.; George H. Hudson, Secy. 67—James L. Welch, M. 68—William C. Throckmorton, M. 69—Beryl D. Rakes, M. 70—Carl E. Treen, M.; Carl O. Hug, Secy. 71—Allen Thomas Jones, M. 72—Raymond H. Starnes, Secy. 73—George W . Huber, M.; Earl F. Hackleman, Secy. 74—Gilbert H. Finlay, M. 75—Jacob R. Shaver, M.; Carl L. Stewart, S.W. 7(5—obed W . Harmonson, M . ; Dwight Foust, J.W. 77—Chester B. Fullerton, Proxy. 7 9 _ W i l f r e d L. Smith, M. 80—C. Robert Spain, M.; William R. Campbell, S.W.; Russell C. Schwilling, J.W.; Don J. Evans, Secy. 83—John S. Reese, M. 84—Charles M. Fulton, M. 85—Gail A. Roepke, M. 86—Ralph R. Evans, M.; Rex Owens, Secy. *
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Lodge No. 87—Herschel R. Rhea, Proxy. 88—John R. Klopfenstein, M.; Paul R. Slater, S.W.; Samuel Harris, Secy. 89—Darwin E. Skillett, S.W.; Francis K. Darr, Secy. 90—Clarence M. Lynn, Jr., S.W.; James B. Traylor, J.W.; Ray B. Ramsey, Secy. 91—Bruce L. Ungerer, M.; John L Brandenburger, Secy. 93—Edward L. O'Donnell, M. 94—Theron T. Sutton, M. 95—Christopher D. Puckett, M. 96—Geaorge E. Gilhaus, M.; Verne Hamlin, Secy.; Carl W . Mahany, Proxy.. 97—C. Verne Myers, M.; Donald J. Rayburn, Secy. 98—Alvin W. Garten, M.; Robert C. Menges, Secy. 99—James H. Slaymaker, M.; Edwin T. Scofield, S.W. 100—Ralph C. McElroy, Jr., M.; ByrI D. Lopp, S.W. 102—Fred J. Masters, M.; Glenn H. Scott, J.W.; Floyd E. Kittell, Secy. 103—Melvin L. Wallace Wilson, Proxy. 104—W. Donald Darby, M. 105—Harvey Wood, Jr., M. 106—Leonard L. Booth, M.; Arley D. Burt, Secy. 107—George H. Johnson, M.; Floyd A. Palmer, Secy. 108—James C. Query, M. 109—L. John Redelfs, Secy, Proxy. 110—Richard J. Bellman, Secy, Proxy. Ill—William B. Larson, M. 112—Jack H. Beard, C.W.; Dean M. Hunter, J.W. 1 1 3 ^ o h n D. Trude, M.; Calvin D. Van Ornam, J.W. 114—Cecil E. Hepler, M. 115—Earle D. Beinford, J.W.; Roy T. Ramsey, Secy. 116—Elmer E. Hunsaker, M. 117—Phillip R. Stephens, M.; George L. Gowan, S.W.; Lloyd L. Youel, J.W.; Fredrick H. Scheibner, Secy. 118—Floyd E. Russell, M. 119—Lawrence D. Tharp, M. 120—Donald R. Hulsey, M. 121—John D. Thomas, M. 123—Burnell Ukens, M.; Glenn W. Farlee, Secy. 124—Gerald E. Rodman, M. 125—Tames H. Houghton, Proxy. 126—W. Roy Williams, Proxy. 127—Edwin P. Allen, J.W. 128—Rudolph W . Koukol, Secy, Proxy. 129—Eldon J. Saylor, M.; William J. Mayberry, S.W. 130—George N . Haas, S.W. 131—Burl L. Kettler, Secy, Proxy. 132—Overton M. Davis, Proxy. 133—Harry L. Burnett, Proxy. 134—William T. Schlichter, Proxy. 135—Edward D. Bradshaw, Secy, Proxy. 136—^David J. Shinn, Proxy. 137—Charles S. McGinness, Proxy. 138—Robert N . Crow, M. 139—Charles A. Dudley, M. 140—Warren C. McFarland, M.; Dale C. Douglas, S.W.; Thomas H. Carter, J.W.; Russell H. Miller, Secy. 141—Max C Dorr, M.
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Lodge No. 142—Bill T. Smith, M.; Ewald J. Buchmueller, S.W.; Grover C. Owen, Secy. 143—Richard T. Ford, M.; Floyd E. Smith, S.W. 144—Harold C. Swope, M.; Carl F. Harder, Secy. 145—Charles G. Jofdan,'M.; Keith Woodard, S.W.; Ross H . Donker, J.W.; Chalmer C. Fuller, Secy. 146—George W . Payton, M.; Albert D. Morrison, Proxy. 147—Claude W . Ayler, Secy, Proxy. 148—^Jerry J. Rogers, M.; Nova G. Moody, Secy. 149—Ivan A. Engel, Secy, Proxy. 150—Maurice H. Miller, Secy, Proxy. 151—Keith D. Cox, M. 152—Russell L. Booth, M. 153—W. Herbert Snodderly, M.; Luther H. Phillips, S.W.; Sidney F. Dafforn, Secy. 154—Robert D. Meili, M.; Elmer L. Markley, S.W.; Herbert E. Lyster, Secy. 158—John Laurie, Sr., M.; William E. Gerard, S.W.; George L. Gerardy, J.W.; Goldwin E. Miller, Secy. 159—Clyde W . Davies, M. 160—Billy R. McDonald, M.; Henry K. Smith, Secy. 161—Arnold B. Nehring, M. l 6 2 ^ I r a L. Haxton, M.; Ben W . Grimm, Secy. 163—George W . Hughes, S.W. 164—Deloit J. Peterson, M. 165—Marshall O. iSwaim, Proxy. 166—Roy E. Dettmer, J.W. 167—Darrell D . Atteberry, M.; Howard J. Harbert, S.W.; Jack D. Clock, J.W. l69—John B. Stryker, M. 171—Billy G. Taylor, M. 172—Lowell I. Sell, M.; William R. Leonard, S.W. 173—Harry L. Hatfield, Proxy. 174—Claude L. Overmiller, M. 175—Alfred J. Willis, Secy, Proxy. 177—Carl D. McCord, M. 178—John H. Abel, M. 179—Jack F. Kerstring, M. 180—Kenneth W . Taylor, Proxy. 181—Myron G. Johnson, M. 183—Clarence W . Mitchell, M. 184—Clarence E. Quanz, M.; Shirley F. Mastalka, J.W.; Peter N . Klein, Secy. 185—L. Glenn Jenkins, Proxy. 186—Keith P. Nicodemus, M. 187—Roy L. Surridge, M.; Arthur D . Burton, S.W.; Fred Wettstein, J.W.; Claud A. McFarland, Secy. 188—Roger R. Force, Proxy. 189—Ralph M. Burlin, Secy.; Kenneth G. Cooper, Proxy. 190—Elmer J. Yonally, S.W. 191—Cecil F. Jones, M. 192—Clarence E. Bradford, Proxy. 193—Elijah J. Colglazier, M. 194—Roy W. Bryant, Proxy. 195—David S. Greep, Proxy. 198—Elmer D . Svaty, M.; Clarence Maupin, S.W.; Roy Keller, J.W. 199—Glenn L. Hathaway, M . ; Warren G. Heaton, S.W.; Harold L. Allen, J.W.; Robert D. Kellogg, Secy.
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Lodge No, 200—J. Clarence Bowersock, M. 201—Karl E. Hartman, M. 203—Basil E. Capps, Secy, Proxy. 204—W. Arthur Scott, M.; Paul R. McMichael, S.W. 205—Harold E. Rowley, J.W. 206—Thomas W . Elbe, Proxy. 207—William R. Dugan, S.W. 208—Oscar F. Pitts, J.W. 209—Max J. Redden, S.W. 210—Melvin L. Butler, Proxy. 211—Paul F. Freeman, M.; Warren D. Wallin, S.W. 212—Raymond E, Couch, Proxy. 213—Percival E. Shoemaker, Secy, Proxy. 214—Elbert G. Duff, M. 216—Donald Salmon, Proxy. 217—Thomas T. Renfro, M.; Thomas L. Stickney, J.W. 219—Mallard H. Marshall, Proxy. 220—Homer W. Smith, M.; Donald K. King, S.W. 221—Charles N. Tuley, M. 222—Bernard A. Leonard, M.; Homer H. Jones, S.W.; Richard W. Evans, Secy. 225—Charles S. Baldry, M.; Charles E. Phillips, S.W. 226—Victor H. Mason, Secy, Proxy. 227—Carl R. Trude, Proxy. 229—LeeRoy Church, M.; Billy O. Wheeler, S.W. 230—Byron Walker, M.; Roland L. Belcher, S.W.; Lawrence E. Aldridge, J.W.; Frank M. Yeoman, Secy. 231—Arby L. Durnil, S.W. 234—Benton F. Luse, Proxy. 235—Lawrence W . Marcellus, S.W. 236—Robert L. Chitwood, M.; John F. Berg, Secy. 237—Francis E. Kirkland, Secy, Proxy. 238—John H. Wall, M. 241—Omar O. Browinig, Secy, Proxy. 242—Harold H. Walker, M. 243—Albert Young, Secy, Proxy. 244—Timothy V. Bennett, M. 245—Max P. Morrison, M. 246—Jerome B. Stonehocker, S.W.; Clayton F. Ladwig, M. 247—Clair O. Halton, J.W.; Howard C Campbell, Secy. 249—Donald W . Cox, M. 251—Delbert N . Hoppes, M.; William K. Crouse, S.W.; Wayne A. Fleming, Secy. 252—John L. Rigg, Proxy. 253—Charles C. Beamer, M. 254—Jack D. Hearn, S.W. 255—Lester H. Butterfield, Proxy. 256—James R. Kessler, Proxy.; Carroll D. Harker, Secy.; James D. Lobb, M. 257—Deane L. Arnold, M.; Gilbert A. Goehring, S.W.; Sherman K. Godlove,
J.W. 258—Eugene P. Richardson, M. 259—Wesley W . Nelson, M. 261—Franklin R. Tracy, M. 262—James R. Derden, Secy, Proxy. 263—Harvey Mathews, S.W.; Arthur J. Hardesty, Secy.
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Lodge No. 264—Calvin E. Boethin, Secy, Proxy. 265—Gilbert S. Hayes, Proxy. 266—Peter B. Moore, Proxy. 267—Marion W . Lowry, Proxy. 268—William L. Pool, M.; Warren E. Sisson, S.W. 269—C. Willis Stinson, Secy, Proxy. 270—Earl R. Watts, M. 271—L. Dale Hefton, M.; Richard D. Overton, S.W.; Roland R. Keith, J.W.; Porter O. Breeze, Secy. 272—Ralph J. Falwell, Sr., M . ; Robert S. Truesdell, Jr., S.W.; Robert E. Luth, J.W.; Harry A. Tindall, Secy. 273—Jim L. Palmer, M.; Neal V. Hormel, Secy. 274—Charles E. Mishler, Proxy. 275—Phillip E. Fleener, M. 276—Glenn W . Vincent, Proxy. 277—Landon D. Haydock, M. 278—George L. Luty, Proxy. 279—Gilbert L. Selfridge, M.; Win/red R. Church, S.W.; Charles W. Monroe, ' Secy. 281—Kenneth Wente, Proxy. 283—Maurice L. Johnson, M. 284—Milton C. Mollhagen, M.; Keith R. Burgess, J.W. 285—James W . Troyer, M. 286—Roy J.. Smith, Jr., M. 287—Lloyd D. Bradley, M.; Clarence Young, S.W. 288—Elmer F. Anderson, M.; Percy H. Oberholser, Secy. 290—Ralph Carmichael, Secy, Proxy. . 291—Walter E. Hoke, Secy, Proxy. 293—John E. Fleener, M.; J. Douglas Harrell, J.W. 294—Keith V. Neifert, M. 295—Norman L. Hadley, M.; Curtis E. Lohrding, S.W. 296—Howard D. Stauth, Proxy. 297—George L Merritt, M.; George E. Wertz, S.W. 298—Darrell L. Thrasher, M.; John J. Moeller, Secy. 299—Claude S. Moore, Proxy. 300—Bobby G. Grantham, M.; Charles R. Haddock, S.W.; Roe Bruns, Secy. 301—Edward A. Fry. M. 302—Roderick Bentley, Proxy. 303—Wilburn C. Butcher, M.; Leslie T. Smith, S.W.; Benjamin F. Skinner, J . W . ; Bruce Newton, Secy. 304—Charles A. Robinett, M. 306—Max H. Embree, Proxy. 307—Byron Oliver, Proxy. 309—William D. Lewis, M.; Bill E. O'Brate, J.W. 310—Marvin L. Wendel, M. 311—Orvill K. Lawson, M.; William L. Albright, S.W.; Theodore R. Wilson, J.W.; Robert C. Sprague, Secy. 312—Ethan Quakenbush, M. 313—Donald D. Pruitt, M.; Cecil O. Field, J.W.; David O. Martindale, Secy. 314—Ralph S. McCrea, M. 3 1 5 _ W a l l a c e W . Erikson, M. 316—Calvin C. Reed, Proxy. 317—Rodney C. New, M. 319—Charles T. Marsolf, M.
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Lodge No. 320—Foster Evans, Proxy. 321—Wence S. Goodwin, M.; Leo J. Schisler, Secy. 322—James R. Tush, M.; Luther E. Babcock, S.W.; Harold C. Humphreys, J.W.; Howard L. Settle, Secy. 323—David H. Milne, Jr., S.W. 324—Gordon R. Hoad, M.; Robert E. Simpson, S.W.; Lloyd W . Graves, Secy. 326—Harold E. Scott, M. 327—Ray L. Cox, M. 329—Raymond Dziadula, M. 330—Wendell E. Brozek, M. 331—Oliver M. Sears, S.W.; Melvin V. Johnson, Secy. 332—Chester A. Long, Proxy. 333—Glen H. Palmer, M.; Ralph D. Hardman, Jr., J.W. 334—Lloyd D . Everett, M. ' 335—Glenn H. Weaver, S.W. 336—Earl C. Dunigan, M. 337—Dale O. Evans, Secy. Proxy. 338—Donald L, Badders, M.; Fogil R. Cavin, S.W.; Victor Varnau, J.W. 340—Dick Horton, M.; Harold H. Asmussen, S.W.; William J. Yotter," Secy. 343—Arthur W . Besthorn, Proxy. 345—Joseph L. Paul, Jr., M.; Paul C. French, Secy. 346—Keith K. Koller, S.W. 350—James L. Leffel, Secy, Proxy. 352—William G. Houston, M.; Charles R. Farmer, Jr., S.W.; William C. Coupland, Secy. 353—Arthur C. Carlson, Secy, Proxy. 355—Carl H. Mills, Proxy. 356—Dennis B, Shields, J.W.; Irvin M. Carrow, Secy. 347—John D . Bolinder, M.; Harris E. Ramspur, Secy. 358—F. Donald Burnett, M. 359—Lon M. Buzick, Proxy. , , . ' 360—William Carter, M. 361—Herman A. Disque, J.W.; Cornelius Foster, Secy. 362—Glen J. Leshosky, Secy. Proxy. 363—Elroy E. Tillotson, Proxy. , 364—Joseph M. Ballew, S.W.; George E. Riggs, Secy. 365—William E. Shields, M.; Scotty E. McCall, S.W. . 366—Dean W . Wagner, M.; Robert C. Moore, Secy. 367—Jack A. Elliott, M. 368—Aubrey T. Stewart, Secy, Proxy. 369—William T. Carter, M.; Otis H. Head, S.W.; William L. Dixon, Jr., J.W.; Arthur L. Gable, Secy. 370—Elmer Murphy, M. 371—Donald D. Hudson, M. , 372—Ralph A. Eubanks, S.W. 373—James E. Smith, Proxy. 374—Roy E. Morgan, M. 376—Collis P. Lamb, Secy, Proxy. 379—George C. Clinesmith, M.; Roy Robertson, Secy. , 381—Houston G. Stubbs, M. 383—Roy D. Crist, M.; Elmer B. Cooper, S.W.; Arlie G. Archer, Secy. 384—Glenn A. Maris, M.; Richard A. Ward, S.W. 385—F. Ray Canada, M.; Frank Thompson, S.W.; Walter E. Farrell. J.W.; John B. Schlarb, Secy.
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Lodge No. 386—Ben H. Dunbar, Proxy. 390—Fayette Z. Spaulding, Secy, Proxy. 392—August Eisenbach, M. 393—Clarence E. Vaught, Proxy. 395—Alfred D . McGregor, M . ; Robert H. Swigert, J.W. 396—Donald H . Swezey, M. 397—E. Edward Cole, M.; Oscar R. Larson, Jr., J.W.; Earl Broadbent, Secy. 398—Howard A. Huning, M.; Kenneth B. Harts, S.W.; Warren P. Armstrong, Secy. 399—Robert L. James, S.W. 400—^Ulys Ford, Proxy. 402—C. W . Little, Proxy. 403—Harry L. Orendorff, Secy.; A. J. Ambrose, Proxy. 404—Fred N . Crum, M. 407—George Sell, J. W.; Glenn E. Badger, Proxy. 408—Norman J. Nemmers, M. 410—Christian L. Ikenberry, M. 413—Frank D. Wetmore, J.W. 4l4—Clair L. Legere, Proxy. 415—Jack Welter, Secy. 417—John E. Stover, M. 418—Dale E. Roll, M. 419—Leonard D. Dodge, M. 420—Cecil H. Hall, M. 421—Donald W . Calkins, Proxy. 422—^Robert D . Harding, M. 423—John A. Yelek, M. 424—Paul E. Gibler, Secy, Proxy. 427—William E. Thornhill, Secy, Proxy. 430—Robert S. Collins, Proxf. 433—Warren I. Smith, M.; J. Merle Williams, S.W.; Lawrence E. McKee, J.W.; William J. Kirkham, Secy. 435—Donald U. Hickok, M. 436—Glen W . Hinrichs, M.; John K. McKinney, S.W.; Sam Musgrave, Secy. 4 3 7 _ J o h n N . Stewart, S.W.; Ira E. Nicklin, J.W. 440—George D. Clark, M. 441—Loren W . Puyear, S.W. 442—Jarrold T. Shaw, J.W. 444—Ray E. Haberstroh, Secy, Proxy. 445—Robert D. Elser, M.; Raymond L. Hutchinson, S.W. 448—Durham J. Homedale, Secy, Proxy. 449—Jack B. Denton, M. 1 9 6 4 RECAPITULATION. Grand Officers present Sub Officers present Past Elective Grand Officers present -District Deputy Grand Masters present: 1963 1964 - -Past Masters present (Exclusive of any Grand or Past Grand Officers, District Deputy Grand Masters)
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Your Committee wishes to thank W.". Orion E. Gooding, Orient Lodge N o . 51; Winfred R. Church, Barney Lodge N o . 279; and James B. Traylor, Golden Rule Lodge No. 90, for their assistance during registration. We, the Committee, have enjoyed serving for you and wish to thank you for the opportunity you have given us to serve. Fraternally submitted, ROBERT M . GOUGH, Chairman JAMES P. B R O W N M A X B . MANLOVE HAROLD L . STRANGE J O H N BENGEL
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ADDRESS O F T H E GRAND MASTER. T h e M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r delivered t h e following address w h i c h , o n m o t i o n , t h e R . ' . W . ' . D e p u t y G r a n d M a s t e r presiding, was referred to t h e C o m m i t t e e on Reports of G r a n d Officers: T h e G r a n d M a s t e r then r e s u m e d his station. To the Af.'. W.'.
Grand Lodge oj A. P. & A. M. of Kansas:
JBROTHER M A S O N S :
I welcome you to this 108th Annual Communication of the M.'. W . ' . Grand iLodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas. To our distinguished visiting Brethren from other Grand Jurisdictions we •extend the hand of fellowship with the sincere wish that you will enjoy your stay with us equally as much as we enjoy having the privilege of your presence. I f there is anything we can do to make this a more pleasant experience for you, -please do not be reluctant to express your desires for we are striving to imprint upon your memory that this has been an enjoyable occasion which you will retain •for years to come. One year ago the members of this Grand Lodge advanced me to the most exalted position possible for a Mason to attain. For four years I had exerted every effort to prepare myself for the responsibilities I knew were inevitable. When the gavel of authority was placed in my hands, I felt alone and naked. I knew that for one year my decisions would effect the most cherished treasure I possessed other than my immediate household. Never for one moment have I felt that the mantel of righteousness was placed upon my shoulders or that the ceremony of installation had set me apart as one of superior knowledge or quality. On the contrary, my every action has been* after a thorough examination of my own motives and a determined self analysis. Time will disclose the errors I have made, but' I assure you that they were errors of judgement and not of the heart. This Grand Lodge is of 437 component parts which disbanded and returned to their respective locations with the closing of our last Annual Communication It has been my purpose, through visitations and other mediums of contact, to hold these components into one entity the past year and to emphasize on every occasion that the Grand Lodge exists in the 437 constituent Lodges and not in our office in Topeka or among a small group of your officers. Every organization must have strong leadership to survive and responsibbility must be delegated to those who have been legally designated to administer specific /functions. W e have been extremely fortunate in that those who consented to assume the duties of the key positions were eminently qualified. I will forever be grateful to those officers. Committee Chairman, and Committee Members who Jhave contributed their time and talents to our benefit the past year. It is probable that every generation since the beginning of time has felt that •they were faced with the most serious problems and perilous situations that have ever confronted the world. I am not qualified to determine the relative seriousness •of our current plight, nationally and internationally. However, I am convinced that our America needs the influence of Masonry today more than at any other "time in the past two hundred years and that it is the duty of each individual 'Mason to contribute his part in the dissemination of our Masonic teachings so •that the potential influence of over four million Masons can counteract the insidious actions of those groups who would destroy the greatest system of Government and moral rectitude in the history of man. This system which was established by our Masonic ancestors of the 18th century. Certain ethnic groups for obvious and ulterior motives are attempting to rewrite our history and discredit those great patriots who have made it possible for .them to practice their despicable methods of propoganda.
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Too many Masons have been dishonest with their wives, children, and associates. When questioned by their family about Masonry they have informed them that our institution was secret and that they could not discuss Masonry with them. W h a t a fallacious position this is to assume. W h y do you not tell your children that the only thing secret about Masonry is the unique method we have of teaching the lessons that emanate from that Great Light that adorns the Altar of every regular Masonic Lodge in the world. Tell them that our ritualistic work is dimply a vehicle we use in most impressive manner to convey this great Moral Philosophy to our candidates. Tell them of the Masons who were instrumental in forming this great nation; GEORGE W A S H I N G T O N , B E N J A M I N FRANKLIN, P A U L REVERE and the many others
of the Colonial and Revolutionary era. Tell them of the great Masons of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries who contributed to the development of this Country. Tell them of THEODORE ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN D . ROOSEVELT and HARRY T R U M A N . Yes, tell them of General CHARLES LINDBERG, General DOUGLAS M C A R T H U R , General W A I N W R I G H T
and General MIARK CLARK. And to the little fellows who may not be familiar with these heroes of modern times tell them of J. EDGAR HOOVER and Chief Justice EARL W A R R E N .
I recently visited the Grand Lodge of Colorado and held in my hands the Masonic flag of Carbondale Lodge No. 82 which Astronaut COOPER, a member of that Lodge, carried with him when he orbited the earth. I sat in the Grand East with Colonel WENDELL W . FERTIG who refused to surrender and organized guerrilla bands in the Philippines until MCARTHUR returned. H e was the subject of the best selling book "They Fought Alone." Your son and daughter will be proud that their Dad is a Mason if you will go home and tell them the truth. B elieve me, the child who is proud of his father's Masonic membership will not be likely to listen to the false statements of those who hope to destroy our American heritage. If the individual Mason does not act,our beloved America will be sacrificed through default. :; :,:
PROCLAMATION.
At the last Annual Communication of Grand Lodge, a proposition to amend Section 8, Article IX of the Constitution to create concurrent jurisdiction in Lodges in which jurisdictional lines are effected by a consolidation was carried and submitted to the Lodges for approval in accordance with the provisions of Section 7, Article X L The Grand Secretary has certified to me that all provisions relative to the submission of this proposition to the Lodges have been carried out and that the Lodges reported their approval by a vote of 419 for to 14 against, 1 tie vote, and .3 failed to report action. I, therefor, proclaim that this provision is now in effect and that the Constitutidn has been so amended. MASONIC
HOME.
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It is with a great degree of inadequacy that I attempt to express our feelings of great loss to the fraternity, the Masonic Home and as a personal friend in the death of that Great and Good Man, M . ' . W.". OTTO R . SOUDER:. W e shall leave further expression to the Committee on Necrology. ' ' 'I can only report that his work is going on and that I am confident that with -the reorganization of the Masonic Home Board, a satisfactory replacement policy will be administered. -••: Mi". W."..S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY has rendered invaluable service in assisting us to bridge the gap. • -
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GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. During the year I have had the privilege of recommending for appointment the following Grand Representatives near the Grand Lodge of Kansas. Arizona—ARTHUR L . GABLE, Roger Sherman N o . 369, Kansas City Guatemala—H. JACKSON STATON, Ionic N o . 254, St. John Mexico (Tamaulipas)—JOHN D . C U N N I N G H A M , Norton No. 199, Norton Missouri—ARMAND H . BISHOP, Parsons N o . 117, Parsons Nebraska—RICHARD H . HART, Siloam N o . 225, Topeka New South Wales—DURWARD C . DANIELSON, Lafayette No. 16, Manhattan North Carolina—^CHESTER B . FULLERTON, Delta N o . 77, Medicine Lodge Puerto Rico—MELBURN C. BARNES, Constellation N o . 95, Fredonia South Carolina—^DALE RAWLINGS, Henri N o . 190, Tonganoxie Switzerland—E. ELMER JOHNSON, Shawnee No. 54, Shawnee Turkey—WILLIAM E . COOK, Old Mission No. 153, Mission Upon proper recommendation by Grand Masters in other jurisdictions it has been my pleasure to issue Commissions to the following Grand Representatives of Kansas near other Grand Lodges. Connecticut—WILLIAM F . SAARS, Niantic Germany—WILLE ROGGE, Frankfurt Italy—Prof. D R . ARRIGO ORSI, Milano Massachusetts—ROBERT N . ALGER, Weston Peru—VicTOR MARTINEZ COQUIS, Lima Saskatchewan—^W. J. OLIVER, Regina (Canada) Turkey—SAFA D I K M E N , Istanbul RECEPTION FOR GRAND MASTER. An event which was equally thrilling to my installation was the reception given me by my own Lodge, Old Mission No. 153, and the other Lodges of District N o . 5; Shawnee No. 54, Ben H u r N o . 322, Rosedale No. 333, and Overland Park N o . 436. This, my home district, has been especially kind and thoughtful on so many occasions, it is difficult to describe the feeling that I have for every member of the five Lodges in the District. I must include that wonderful Eastern Star Chapter, Meera N o . 491. They have all comforted me in my sorrows and joined me in sharing the joyous occasions. I am eager to return and answer any summons I receive to work for the good of Masonry in my home community. The gavel I have used throughout my tenure of office was presented to me by the Lodges in District 5. I was showered with so many gifts by my own Lodge, Old Mission N o . 153, Meera Chapter N o . 491, O.E.S., and others that it became almost embarrassing. Most of all, I believe I have been appreciative of the kind manner and thoughtful acts of friendship on behalf of my wife. PEARL, who was taken into their arms and hearts at a time when she and I needed you the most. Since, it was omitted from the 1963 Proceedings I want to record that the hat I have worn as Grand Master wa.<; presented to me by W . ' . T O N Y E . PARTRIDGE on behalf of Old Mission Lodge N o . 153. SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS. The following Special Communication of Grand Lodge, as shown in detail in the Report of the Grand Secretary, were held during the year. In Several instances it was necessary to call upon Past Grand Masters and Grand Lodge officers to preside at these meetings. I am indeed grateful to them for assuming this responsibility on various occasions as shown.
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Date
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
Town
' 4-27-63 Madison 5-11-63 Topeka 5-18-63 St. John 6-23-63 6-23-63 6-23-63 6-23-63 6-23-63 10-12-63 6-23-63 11- 9-63 11-16-63 11-23-63 1-14-64 1-22-64 1-22-64 1-24-64
Purpose
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Acting Grand Master
School House Crestview Meth. Church New addition Public School Topeka Festival M." . W.". ECORD St. John's Day Parsons Festival M.- . W.'. IRBY St. John's Day Overland Park Festival St. John's Day Hays Festival R.'. . A. Hodgson St. John's Day . KiNZIE Wichita Festival M.St. John's Day Coffeyville Festival R.'. . MONTGOMERY St. John's Day Education Building of Garden City Cornerstone First Meth Church LaHarpe Cornerstone Lodge Hall Lucas Dedication New High School Scandia Cornerstone Lodge Hall Masonic Graveside M.' . W . ' . ECORD Gridley M.'. W.". E. G L E N N Ceremonies ROBISON Wichita 50 Year Emblem Bro. FRANK E . BARR Presentation Wichita Memorial Services M.'. W . ' . OTTO R . SOUDERS Wichita . NEWTON M.". W . ' . OTTO R . Masonic Graveside M.' SOUDERS Services Cornerstone Cornerstone Cornerstone
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MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION. On February 18-19, 1964, I attended the annual meeting of this organization at the Muehlebach Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri. I was honored by being named Chairman of the Committee on Masonic Education and Publications for the calendar year, 1964. Seven other Grand Masters of the United States and the Chairman comprise the Committee. The Committee has approved for,reprint the paper presented by W . ' . FORREST D. HAGGARD, Grand Chaplain, at our Area Meetings for distribution as a Short Talk Bulletin. I recommend that the usual appropriation be made by the Committee on Finance to continue our membership in this organization. GEORGE WASHINGTON NATIONAL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION. I attended the meeting of this Association on February 22, 1964 and presented our usual contribution of $2500.00 for the maintenance and operation of this shrine to America's most revered Mason. I recommend that a like sum be appropriated in our 1964 Budget. GRAND MASTERS CONFERENCE. On February 20, 21, 1964, I attended this Conference which was held in Kansas City, Missouri. M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S , Grand Secretary, R.". W.". A R T H U R C . HODGSON, Deputy Grand Master, R.". W.". W I L L I A M E . MONTGOMERY, Grand Junior Warden, and W . ' . FORREST D . HAGGARD, Grand
Chaplain, accompanied me. On request of the Program Committee I prepared and read a paper before the Conference on February 21st. R.'. W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON, has been named Chairman of the 1965 Conference to be held in Washington, D.C. I recommend that an adequate appropriation be made to provide expenses for the Grand Master, Grand Secretary, and Deputy Grand Master at the 1965 Conference.
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VISITS T O FOREIGN GRAND LODGES.
Invitations were received from the following Grand Lodges and were accepted. York Grand Lodge of Mexico—Monterrey Grand Lodge of Indiana—Indianapolis Grand Lodge of Nebraska—Lincoln Grand Lodge of Oregon—Portland Grand Lodge of Washington—Tacoma Grand Lodge of Canada in Ontario—Toronto Grand Lodge of Wyoming—Laramie Grand Lodge of Missouri—St. Louis Grand Lodge of Texas—WacoGrand Lodge of Colorado—Denver • . Grand Lodge of Oklahoma-^Muskogee M . ' . W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY represented me at the Grand Lodge of Iowa. H e submitted a very fine report concerning the events of that session which was deeply appreciated. M.*. W . \ ADDISON C. IRBY represented me at the Grand Lodge of Illinois. MIDWEST C O N F E R E N C E O N MASONIC E D U C A T I O N .
I attended this Conference on October 24, 25, 2'6," 1963, at Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I had the privilege of presiding at the morning session on October 25. I •am convinced that this is a worthwhile organization and that Kansas 'Masonry derives a great'benefit as a- result of oiir membership in it." 1 was accompanied by R.'. W . ' . W I L L I A M E . MONTGOMERY,
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ifecommerid continued participation.
'VISITATIONS: '•'
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If my count has been correct I made 205 visitation, travelling approximately 65,000 miles by.icar,. bus, train and plane, and spoke to audiences totalling over 40,000. Very few of my visits were to the appendant Bodies. I a.ccepted invitatiofls to speak before these groups only when I had an open date and no requests from a symbolic Lodge. I feel very deeply that the first obligation of a Grand Lodge officer is to the symbolic Lodge. This is particularly true in the case of a Grand Master. • ;• ; . Over 500 hours were spent in the Grand Master's office in .Topeka which is equivalent to over 12 forty hour weeks. SPECIAL
EVENTS.
Other than routine visitations, 75th and 90th Anniversaries and the presentation of fifty year emblems we were privileged to attend a number of special events which were exceptionally well planned and attended. Every visitation has been an enjoyable occasion and we especially appreciated the opportunity to present approximately 200 fifty year emblems. The Centennial Ceremonies held by Holton Lodge N o . 42 on October 16, .1963 and at lola Lodge N o . 38 on October 19, 1963 were unsurpassable. They were both so successful and wonderful that we will not endeavor to describe our delight in being present. The Centennial at DeSoto -Lodge No. 40 held on October 15, 1963 was an outstanding meeting for a smaller Lodge and we were appreciative of the fellowship displayed as well as the program which was presented. Two programs which appeared to have been planned and produced by professionals were the Mortgage Burning Ceremonies at Arkansas City on October 22, 1963 and at Hoisington on October 31, 1963.
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On September 30, 1963 the three Lodges in Hutchinson acting under the direction of R.'. W . ' . A R T H U R C . HODGSON presented a program with W . ' . J O H N
D. CUNNINGHAM, Retired Executive Secretary of the Masonic Service Association and member of our Grand Lodge Committee on Foreign Relations, as the principal speaker. This was one of the best Masonic talks we have ever heard. On December 20, 1963, I had the very great privilege of initiating my grand nephew, J O H N W . O'HARA, into Holton N o . 42. This afternoon he will be raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason in this auditorium. BUILDING
PROJECTS
APPROVED.
St. Bernard N o . 222—Dodge City LaHarpe N o . 325—La Harpe Greenwood No. 163—-Fall River Onaga No. .188—Onaga Spearville N o . 388—Spearville Patmos N o . 97—El Dorado Stanley N o . 444—Stanley REQUESTS FOR SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS GRANTED T O FEBRUARY
l4, 1964.
Very few requests for Special Dispensations have been refused. Only two are retained in my memory; one for shortening time between degrees to enable a candidate to enter a class in one of the appendant bodies and one to waive the necessity of the Master or one of the Wardens to be present to assemble the Lodge. Fees were waived in all cases where it was deemed advisable. To take Charter from Lodge Building 5 For opening Stated Communication early 2 Holding Stated Communication on other than regular night 12 For traveling to confer Degrees (Dramatized Team) 21 For conferring degrees at Masonic Home 1 Conferring Degrees by out-of state Lodges traveling to our Grand Jurisdiction.- 3 Conferring Degrees out of State 2 Joint Installations _ 1 Installation of Officers : 1 Shortening time between degrees 64 Special Elections and Installations 39 Receiving Petition for Restoration 1 Receiving Report of Investigating Committee 1 Dispense with Stated Communication 2 Conferral of Degrees at Grand Lodge 1 Total
156 COUNCIL
OF
ADMINISTRATION.
Your Council of Administration has functioned as a team in conducting the administrative affairs of your Grand Lodge this year. A finer relationship could not have been desired than that which has existed between the members of the council including the Grand Senior Deacon. A report of the actions of the Council will be submitted by the Secretary, R.'. W.". WILLIAM E . MONTGOMERY, Grand Junior Warden. R.'. W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON, has been a tower of strength and a veritable dynamo of energy and wisdom who has contributed more as Deputy Grand Master
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than should be expected of the duly elected Grand Master, riis talents have been discovered and utilized beyond our own jurisdiction. H e was named as a member of the program committee of the Midwest Conference on Masonic Education for 1963. H e presided over the breakfast of the Deputy Grand Masters of North America at the Grand Masters Conference in Kansas City on February 20, 1964 and has been named Chairman of the Grand Masters of North America Conference to be held in Washington, D.C., in February 1965. R.'. W . ' . O W E N E, HODGSON, Grand Senior Warden, has been called upon on numerous occasions to represent the Grand Master with resulting commendatory response on each occasion. He assumed, the duties of Secretary of the Masonic Home Board following the death of M . ' . W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS with an amazing display of knowledge and efficiency. R.'. W . ' . W I L L I A M E . MONTGOMERY has represented the Grand Master and attended as many meetings as would normally be expected of a Grand Master. His greatest contribution has been as a member of the Committee on Investments of the Masonic Home Board. M . ' . W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS and M . ' . W.". SAMUEL
G. W I L E S have both expressed to the Grand Master their appreciation of his knowledge and his assistance in the work of their Committee. I am confident that the Body of Masonry in Kansas will be as proud and appreciative of W . ' . WILLIAM E . BRADFORD, Grand Senior Deacon, within three years as I am at this time. Beneath the genial personality of this talented young man lies a wealth of talent, energy and wisdom which will without doubt be beneficial to Kansas Masonry for years to come. H e is alert to the necessity of preparing himself for the office of Grand Master and when the time arrives he will be ready. CHARTERED LODGES AND LODGES U.D. It is imperative that attention be given to those inactive Lodges in the declining communities. Each of these Lodges, in effect, has an exclusive franchise to operate in its respective jurisdiction. If the Lodge is inactive that territory is closed to all Masonic activity. These Lodges must be revitalized, consolidated or ordered to surrender their Charter. It is not to our credit to arbitrarily demand that a Charter be surrendered. 11 is constructive work if we can renew interest in a Lodge and save a Charter. W e have merely scratched the surface this year. W e met with the officers and members of Axtell Lodge No. 234, Brookville Lodge N o . 209, Havensville Lodge No. 34, Gypsum Lodge N o . 328, and Pretty Prairie Lodge No. 428. W e are proud of the reaction at Axtell Lodge N o . 234. Their officers and members are eager to revive their former fine record, have become alive and are well on their way to becoming again one of the best Lodges in the State. Brookville Lodge No. 209 voted to surrender their Charter and has been ordered to deliver the Charter, records, and assets to the Grand Secretary for appropriate processing. Havensville Lodge No. 34, Gypsum Lodge N o . 328, and Pretty Prairie Lodge No. 428 have requested time to develop interest in their Lodge. It is suggested that they be given one year to demonstrate their ability to do so. It is further suggested that with the expiration of that period these Lodges be again inspected and that appropriate action follow. SMOKY VALLEY LODGE U.D. November 29, 1963 Several of the petitioners for a new Lodge in Salina, assembled in a hall at 216 W . Crawford which had been leased from the City of Salina, and with the assistance of the Grand Lodge Officers proceeded with the institution of a Lodge
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under Dispensation. It was 9:20 P.M. when the Master and Wardens designated by the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, B E N W . GRAYBILL, assumed their stations and opened a Lodge U . D . under the direction of the Grand Lecturer, M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON, who was pleased to say that he was satisfied with the ability of the Master and Wardens designated, and felt that they were entirely competent to be entrusted with the operation of a Lodge. He recommended that no further examination be required at this time. The Stations and places were filled with the following brethren: W . ' . FRANK C . W A R T A
...Worshipful
Master
W.". MAX J. REDDEN
Senior
Warden
W . ' . W A L T E R CLARENCE RUNDELL W . ' . CHARLES F . HAUGHEY
Junior
Warden Secretary
W . ' . ERNEST LINQUIST W . ' . E N O C H A. LEWIS W . ' . CARL LINQUIST W . ' . D E L B E R T R . DUNBAR
Senior Junior Senior Junior
Deacon Deacon Steward Steward
W . ' . HAROLD
M . ELMQUIST
lyler
R.'. W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON, Deputy Grand Master of Grand Lodge, who was present delivered a beautiful prayer imploring Divine Guidance upon the new Lodge during the opening ceremonies. With the ceremonies of opening the Lodge over, M . ' . W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL then presented the Master, W . ' . FRANK C . WARTA with the Letters of Dispensation which were incorporated in the minutes as follows: To all Worthy Master Masons wherever Dispersed throuoghout the World: I, B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Master of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas send Greetings: Whereas, a Petition has been presented to me by sundry brethren,to-wit: (Signed by 37 brethren) and others, residing in, and in the vicinity of the City of Salina, in the County of Saline and the State of Kansas, praying to be constituted into a regular Lodge, and promising to render obedience to the Ancient Usages and Landmarks of the Fraternity, and the Laws; Edicts and Standing Regulation of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of Ancient, Fee and Accepted Masons of Kansas. And Whereas, said petitioners have been recommended to me as Master Masons in good standing by Various Lodges, under this jurisdiction: Now therefore, I B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Master of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, reposing full confidence in the recommendation aforesaid, and in the Masonic integrity and ability of petitioners, do by virture of the authority in me vested, hereby grant this Dispensation, Empowering and authorizing our trusty and well beloved brethren aforesaid, to form and open a Lodge confer the Degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master after the manner of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, and therein to Mason, according to ancient custom, and not otherwise. Said Lodge to be known as Smoky Valley Lodge U.D. This Dispensation is to be continued in full force until February 29, 1964 unless sooner revoked by me. And I do hereby appoint Brother FRANK CHARLES WARTA to be the first Master, Brother M A X J. REDDEN to be the first Senior Warden, and Brother W A L T E R CLARENCE RUNDELL to be the first Junior Warden of said Lodge; and is shall be their duty, and they are hereby required to
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return this DISPENSATION, with a correct transcript of their proceedings had under the authority of the same, to the Grand Secretary, at the expiration of the time herein specified, for examination and such further action in the premises as shall be deemed wise and proper. Given under our hand and the Seal of our Grand Lodge, at Topeka this 29th day of November A.L. 5963, A.D. 1963. BEN
W . GRAYBILL,
Grand Master. ATTEST: CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S ,
Grand Secretary. Smoky Valley Lodge U . D . has conferred two First Degrees, three Second Degrees, and two Third Degrees. A Grand Lodge officer has been present at each communication in which the Lodge worked. On favorable reports from M.". W . " . E. G L E N N ROBISON, Grand Lecturer; R . ' . W.". O W E N E . HODGSON,
Grand Senior Warden; R.'. W . ' . CHARLES D . GALLIPEAU, Grand Lecturer; and W.". HAROLD L . ELMQUIST, Chairman of the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D., I am convinced that the Lodge officers are qualified to conduct the ritualistic work in a commendable manner. Expiration of authority was set for February 29, 1964. Since that date a transcript of the proceedings of the Lodge under Dispensation and a return of its work have been received by the Grand Secretary. It is my belief that the best interest of Masonry will be served by the establishment of a second Lodge in this City of Salina with a population of over 40,000, I, therefor .urge that approval of the Charter be given when the recommendation, as presented to you in this Annual Communication, is made by our Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U . D . COMMITTEE
O N RITUALISTIC
WORK.
A part of our beloved Past Grand Master and Grand Lecturer, M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON, will live forever in the work of this Committee. W e will leave it to the Chairman of our Committee on Necrology to dedicate an appropriate tribute to this Great Mason who above all was our friend. It is impossible to express in words our full appreciation of the timely assistance given to us in proceeding with our District Meetings without a single postponement by M . ' . W . ' . BRUCE N E W T O N , GALLIPEAU, and R . ' . W . ' . MARCELLUS G . BOSS.
R . ' . W . ' . CHARLES D .
M . ' . W . ' . BRUCE N E W T O N was named to the interim appointment as a member of the Committee and R.'. W . ' . CHARLES D . GALLIPEAU was appointed Grand Lecturer. Being cognizant of the great strain that had been placed on M.". W . ' . G L E N N and having first hand knowledge of his physical condition from a physician who treated him, we had prepared for a replacement in the event he should become incapacited. This should be a lesson for us as we have other key positions which are vital to the organization. These places are filled by dedicated, highly qualified persormel. If for any reason they should become unable to continue their duties there is no one trained to take over the functions assigned to these offices. Attention should be given to this matter. The Committee is to b e commended for the issuance of the revised floor plans with the approval of t h e Council of Administration. It has been gratifying to learn of the results of the personal letter from the Grand Master to the holders of expired Unlimited Proficiency Certificates. Over 50 renewals have been issued this year.
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The Committee has been requested to recommend a change in the requirements of the " A " Proficiency Card or to establish another which would be called a Masters Proficiency Card. This request was made because it is now possible to hold an " A " Card and not be qualified to raise a candidate in the Third Degree, give the geometry lecture and charge in the Second Degree or the charge in the First Degree. COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. W . ' . K E N N E T H W . SHREVE, Chairman, and members of his Committee, have seriously executed their prescribed duties and used By-Law 2-118 as a check list for their investigations prior to writing their report. Brother SHREVE was instucted to endeavor to set u p an accounting system which would more realistically reflect the expenditures to be charged against the years appropriation. H e has made numerous trips to Topeka to confer with the Grand Secretary regarding this matter. H e is to be highly commended for his efforts. GRAND M A S T E R ' S BANQUET. W e are continuing the practice of having a Grand Master's Banquet and program on Wednesday night of our Grand Lodge session. To continue our emphasis on youth we have obtained, through the good offices of M . ' . W , ' . BRUCE N E W T O N , DAVID S . ZORUB a member of Hot Springs,
Arkansas Chapter of the Order of DeMolay. H e will deliver the oration he gave before the Supreme Council of the Order of D e Molay at Tampa, Florida on April 2, 1963. W e are confident you will enjoy listening to this talented young man. Several years ago we became acquainted with a young man who was then Grand Master of the York Grand Lodge of Mexico. W e were so impressed with a speech we heard him make at that time we expressed our hope that if we were ever elected Grand Master of Kansas we could have him as our Grand Orator. Tonight we know you will enjoy the oration to be given by M . ' . W . ' . FRED W . V O N S O N of Mexico City. MASONIC EDUCATION. W . ' . ROBERT E . FERGUSON, Chairman, and the members of the Committee on Masonic Education have contributed time and talent to the various programs sponsored by their Committee this year, that if purchased would have cost tens of thousaands of dollars. . W e are confident that a comprehensive report will be submitted by the Committee covering all their projects. W e do offer them the highest praise for the most interesting programs formulated by the Committee for the St. John's Day Pilgrimages, the Area Meetings, the Travelling Gavel meetings, and the dissemination of Masonic Education material. Our appreciation and commendation is expressed to W . ' . FORREST D . HAGGARD, Grand Chaplain, M . ' . W . ' .
BRUCE N E W T O N , and JAMES B . M A R T I N ,
JR., Jimior Past State Master Councilor of the Order of DeMolay, for their great contribution in making our Area Meetings the high light of the 1963 Masonic year. PUBLIC SCHOOL PROGRAM. W . ' . THOMAS C . RAUM, J R . , has proven to b e the finest example of t h e talented younger Masons that have been assigned to important key positions. He and the members of his Committee have laid the ground work for the estab-
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lishment of a public school program which can be the most effective contribution Masonry can make toward the continuance of our American system of education which is without doubt responsible for the liberties and privileges we enjoy. His report will give t h e results of the Committees efforts. I do want to inform you of the program that was presented by Shawnee Lodge No. 54 at Flint School in Shawnee on February 18, 1964. Over 1500 people attended an Open House held in the school and over 400 remained in the auditorium to witness the program at which W . ' . FORREST D . HAGGARD was the speaker. This could well be established as a pattern for future programs. Those responsible for the success of the meeting, other than our Grand Chaplain, were EUGENE P . AMOS, Chairman of the Lodge Public School Committee, DONALD PETERSON, Master and E. ELMER JOHNSON, Secretary of the Lodge and Grand Marshal. DISTRICT D E P U T Y
GRAND
MASTERS.
No Grand Master has ever been blessed with more dedicated, efficient and knowledgable District Deputy Grand Masters than we have had during the 1963 year. Each one has applied his efforts to every program of the Grand Lodge— Masonic Education—Ritualistic—Public Schools—Laggard Project—Collection of Delinquent Dues. Everyone has been a credit to Kansas Masonry and I express jny appreciation to them individually and collectively. TEXT B O O K S
FOR T H E PHILIPPINES.
It is a travesty that such a laudable project has reached the static situation we have at this writing. I have consulted with the Grand Master of California and N e w York, the Grand Master and Grand Secretary of Arizona, the Masonic :Service Association, the Chairman of our Foreign Relations Committee, and requested the Chairman of our Committee on Public Schools to make an investigation. I have received about the same number of explanations of the reason for the discontinuance of the movement of the books. It is with great regret that I am unable to give you any conclusive information regarding this project. All that I can honestly tell you is that we have stored in various locations including many Lodge Halls throughout the state, between 125,000 and 175,000 volumes; that there is now a concerted effort being made to arrange for a suitable disposition of the books; and that the Grand Lodge has no place to store those you have in your halls until movement is authorized again. T H E KANSAS M A S O N .
Feeling that our former Grand Lodge Bulletin could be converted into a more newsworthy and informative bulletin, with the Grand Secretary's periodical information bulletins supplementing a quarterly publication, we appointed W . ' . ELWOOD HOBBS, Master of Shawnee Lodge N o . 54, as Editor of Masonic Publications. Brother HOBBS, a newspaperman for 58 years, 38 of which was on the editorial staff of the Kansas City Star. H e changed the format of our quarterly publication, changed the name to The Kansas Mason and produced the first issue. On May 19, 1963, he was called to the Grand Lodge above. W e immediately appointed
M . ' . W . ' . FLOYD S. ECORD to fill the vacancy.
M . ' . W . ' . FLOYD is
the publisher of a daily newspaper in Burlington and has 40 or more years as a newspaper editor and publisher. Through his efforts the Kansas Mason has already attracted national attention and is fast becoming one of the best edited Masonic publications in the United States. This seems an appropriate time and place to pay tribute to one of the greatest Masons and finest gentlemen we have ever been privileged to know.
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M . ' . W . ' . FLOYD has ever been ready to lend a helping hand and faithful assistance when requested. His wise counsel and friendly advice has been of immeasurable value to your Grand Master this year. W e are sincerely grateful. LODGE-PUBLIC-CHURCH RELATIONS. In a paper prepared by W.'. FORREST D . HAGGARD, Grand Chaplain, and read by him at the six area meetings last fall and before the Conference of Grand Secretaries of North America in Kansas City on February 21, 1964, a new vista was revealed concerning the attitude of certain groups toward Masonry. This concise and comprehensive report has met with universal approval and was applauded by the Grand Secretaries as the most practical and sensible approach to the matter that has ever been submitted. The Masonic Service Association is preparing a Short Talk Bulletin based on the contents. I am reluctant to recommend an addition to our Constitution or By-Laws establishing another permanent standing committee until a thorough study has been made of the subject. However, I do feel that a special committee should be appointed by my successor and that this committee should be instructed to study all phases of the subject and that a report and recommendations be presented by the Committee Chairman at our 109th Annual Communication to be held in March 1965. I also recommend that the committee be composed of from three to five members and that the clerical representative be not necessarily a Past Master. SPECIAL COMMITTEE. By letter, under date of December 31, 1963, we were informed by the Masonic Service Association of the action of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights in soliciting information regarding the admission of certain so-called minority groups to fraternal organizations. Complying with the suggestion of CONRAD H A H N , Director of the M.S.A., we appointed a committee to study the matter and to make a report of their findings at this Annual Communication. W e feel that no definite action should be taken at this time but should be brought to the attention of the members of the Grand Lodge with a view of continuing the work of the special committee so long as it appears advisable. After consulting with the Deputy Grand Master, I appointed W . ' . JAMES E . TAYLOR as Chairman and W.". D O N B . LANG and W . ' . ELDON L . MEIGS as mem-
bers of this Committee. W . ' . J A M E S E . TAYLOR will read their report later in this session. APPRECIATION. M.'. W . ' . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS has been very gracious about providing me with the facilities of his office and issuing information bulletins relative to my itinerary. I am confident that his efforts have greatly increased the attendance at the meeings when I visited the constituent Lodges. I am extremely grateful to him. I, also, want to express my appreciation to Mrs. H E L E N M . CROSSEN, who has performed a tremendous amount of work for me, always pleasantly, and consistently correct. CONDITION OF THE ORDER. Our visitations have taken us into every area of this Grand Jurisdiction from Troy in the northeast section to Liberal in the southwest; from McDonald in the northwest to Baxter Springs in the southeast. W e have attended approximately 200
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meetings and feel that this experience has provided us with an opportunity to literally place our fingers on the pulse of Kansas Masonry. W e have sensed a buoyancy of spirit and an eagerness to get moving never before observed. On only four occasions have we attended meetings which evidenced poor planning on the part of the officers and was reflected by the lack of interest on the part of the members. It is my conclusion that the time has arrived when we must make a decision as to which of two courses we should pursue. W e suffered another increase in loss of membership. The three factors having the greatest influence on our membership rolls are deaths, number raised and suspension for non payment of dues. Obviously, w e cannot control the death rate. W e can and must take action to control the munber raised and suspensions unless we are willing to allow attrition to dwindle our number to an ineffective figure. W e established three programs this year which we had hoped would conteract the downward trend. They were increased activities, the Laggard Program, and an emphasis on collection of delinquent dues. Although the results were far from satisfactory, we are unwilling to concede that the program was not successful. W e are convinced that if it had not been for the concerted efforts of the Grand Lodge officers, the Grand Secretary, District Deputy Grand Masters, and a high percentage of Lodge officers our loss would have been more than doubled. Surveys have revealed that we have over 1,000 entered apprentices each year who do not advance and in one case well over 200 members in one Lodge who were in jeopardy of suspension for nonpayment of dues on September 15, 1963. W e cannot agree with those few who maintain that no action should be taken to correct this situation. True, there may be a small number of these deliquents or laggards who would not be an asset to the fraternity. However, the very fact that our numbers are being reduced does not indicate that we are raising the standards of Masonic eligibility. W e have been derelict in properly impressing our candidates with the value of Masonic membership. W e are losing too many good men by our own lethargy. W e must establish sound business practices to solve a fraternal problem. A good business organization facing a decline will throw every resource available into a program of revitalization. They will utilize every talent that may be constructive regardless of cost for it is axiomatic that no organization can remain static. It must go forward or dwindle and eventually die. Our Lodge officers are waiting for guidance and instruction. The Grand Lodge officers whom you will elect and install tomorrow are familiar with the situation and I am sure have a tentative program which can be effective. I urge you to support them in their efforts. This is a matter that must have continued and perpetual attention. W e must develop leadership at the Lodge level. This will require personal contact by qualified instructors. CONCLUSION. Now, that the remaining tenure of my administration can be measured in hours, I can review this wonderful year in retrospect. I can find nothing that I can personally point out as an outstanding accomplishment. I take some pride in the fact that I could induce so many capable and eminently qualified men to contribute their time and talents to the benefit of this great organization. W e would have been naive, indeed, if we had assumed that we would receive unanimous approval of our every action. W e have in every instance endeavored to act for what we sincerely believed to be for the best interests of the Body of Masonry in Kansas. There have been a few who have violently opposed our every action. This I regret, for I believe that they, too, are sincere. On the
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other hand, I have been made to feel that the great majority of the Masons of Kansas have approved our program. If I can state this modestly, I believe I am best qualified to judge for I have visited and talked Masonry with more Kansas Masons the past year than any other. W e must admit that we would not be justified if we were to boast of our accomplishments, neither do we apologize, for, we will leave here tomorrow and return home and live with ourself without remorse. W e have sought advise from those whose judgement we respected, then made our decisions in accord with our, ability to do so. W e have not been influenced by promises of personal benefits or denial of further recognition. God and Masonry have been good to me. God gave me CAJIMEN with whom I was joined as one for over forty years. H e took her from me then gave me PEARL who has made it possible for me to continue. I thank the Masons of Kansas and their wives for taking her into their arms and hearts as I have, for she is a kind and thoughtful person who has always given of herself to brighten the lives of everyone around her. May God bless each of you. Fraternally submitted, BEN
W . GRAYBILL,
Grand
Master.
A P P E N D I X TO GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS. ITINERARY.
1965 March 14 Wichita, Council of Administration and Home Board Meetings. â&#x20AC;˘ 15-17 Monterrey, Mexico, York Grand Lodge of Mexico. 18-20 Mexico City, Lodge visit and visit to Shrine Crippled Childrens Hospital. 21 Wichita, visited Masonic Home. 22 Topeka, Conferred with Grand Secretary. 23 Kansas City, Addressed N.E. Kansas Conclave of De Molay. 25 Pratt, Emblem presentation. 26 Dighton, Public School Program. 27 Miltonvale, Emblem presentation. 30 Gridley, Past Masters meeting. April 1 Shawnee Mission, Stated Communication Old Mission N o . 153. 4 Topeka, Siloam N o . 225, emblem presentation. 6 Lecompton, family night. 11 Altoona, emblem presentation. 17 Larned, presentation of fifty year emblem to M . ' . W . ' . Roscoe Peterson. 19 Kansas City, Council of Administration. 19 Kansas City, Wyandotte No. 3, full form Third Degree conferred for M.*. W . ' . J O E E . STOCKDALE, Grand Master, York Grand Lodge of Mexico. 20 Shawnee Mission, Masonic Home Board, confer with Public School Committee. 20 Shawnee Mission, Distrirt 5 Reception for Grand Master. 21 Shawnee Mission, Breakfast at Old Mission N o . 153 for Grand Lodge Officers and distinguished guests. 24 Topeka, Addressed Grand Chapter O.E.S. 25 Kansas City, Ben Hur No. 322, emblem presentation.
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26 27 27 29 30
March
Kansas City, Pilot meeting. Laggard Project with officers of Lodges in District 4 and 5 with M.'. W . ' . E. Glenn Robison. Madison, Cornerstone Laying Ceremonies, School house. Madison, Emblem presentation, Madison Lodge No. 196. Alma, emblem presentation. Tonganoxie, Emblem presentation.
May 1 2 3 3 4 6 6 7 7 9 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 20-22 23 25 27 28 29 June 3
5 6 11-14 17-20 23 26 27 28 29 29 30
Topeka, Emblem presentation Topeka Lodge No. 17. Leon, Emblem presentation, L. D A L E RIGG. Wichita, Confer with Finance Committee. Salina, Confer with officers of Salina Lodge No. 60. Ellis, 75th Anniversary and emblem presentation. Pittsburg, (Day) Grand Commandery. Hepler, (Night) Emblem presentation. Pittsburg, (Day) Grand Commandery. Columbus, Emblem presentation. Wichita, Principal speaker, 32 Degree Banquet—A&ASR. Liberal, 75th Anniversary. Dodge City, Ground breaking ceremonies for New Temple. Shawnee Mission, Meera Chapter No. 491, O.E.S. Winchester, emblem presentation. Kansas City, emblem presentation—Armourdale Lodge No. 271. Topeka, Emblem presentation—Orient No. 51. St. John, Cornerstone Laying Ceremonies^School house. Indianapolis, Grand Lodge of Indiana. Olathe, emblem presentation. Wellsville, emblem presentation. Wellington, emblem presentation. Independence, Attended funeral services for LEWIS GECKELER. Burlington, Confer with Grand Lecturer and Editor of Kansas Mason. Oak Hill, emblem presentation. Lincoln, Grand Lodge of Nebraska. Morrill, emblem presentation. Portland, Grand Lodge of Oregon. Tacoma, Grand Lodge of Washington. Overland Park, St. John's Day observance. Herington, emblem presentation. Potwin, emblem presentation. Salina, Confer with officers of BrookviUe Lodge No. 209 and Gypsum Lodge N o . 328. Topeka, Confer with Finance Committee. Muscotah, emblem presentation. Topeka, Council of Administration, Masonic Education Committee meeting.
July 1 1 16-18 26 27
Wichita, (Noon) Address High Twelve Club. Wichita, (Night) Wichita No. 99, emblem presentation. Toronto, Grand Lodge of Canada in Ontario. Wichita, Council of Administration, Ritualistic Committee Meeting, Finance Committee Meeting. Wichita, Masonic Home Board, Public School Committee Meeting.
August 7 8
Salina, Confer with Masons concerning new Lodge. Salina, Confer with officers of Gypsum No. 328.
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Kansas City, Address High Twelve Club. Burlington, Confer with Grand Lecturer and Editor, Kansas Masorr. Salina, Joint meeting—officers of Gypsum No. 328 and Brookville No. 209. Lenora, emblem presentation. Laramie, Grand Lodge of Wyoming. Burlington, District 27 meeting honoring Grand Master. Council of Administration. Augusta, emblem presentation. Yates Center, emblem presentation. Kansas City, Official visitation Wyandotte No. 3Kansas City, emblem presentation Delaware No. 96. CoflFeville, emblem presentation. Wichita, emblem presentation Sunflower No. 86. Hill City, Official visitation. Macksville, emblem presentation. Emporia, School for Assistant Grand Lecturers. Baxter Springs, emblem presentation. Gypsum, official visitation. Plainville, Official Visitation, emblem presentation. Oakley, Area Meeting. Larned, Area Meeting. Wichita, Area Meeting, Confer with Committees on Finance Public Schools. St. Louis, Grand Lodge of Missouri. Shawnee Mission, 13th Anniversary—Old Mission No. 153Hutchinson, Joint meeting Nos. 124, 140 and 445.
andi
Russell, Fish fry and emblem presentation. Clay Center, 90th Anniversary and emblem presentation. Junction City, Area Meeting. lola, Area Meeting. Shawnee Mission, Area Meeting. Independence, emblem presentation. Shawnee, Official visitation to No. 54. Pleasanton, Joint meeting of District 8 for Grand Master. Louisburg, emblem presentation. Parsons, emblem presentation. CofFeyville, (Afternoon) Cornerstone laying ceremonies—Methodist Church. Osage City. 90th Anniversary, emblem presentation. Elk City, 90th Anniversary. DeSoto, Centennial. Holton, Centennial. Caney, Joint meeting District No. 30. Emblem presentation. Fort Scott, Official visitation. lola. Centennial. Little River, Attended funeral services for E. HODGSON, father of: Deputy Grand Master. Concordia, emblem presentation. Arkansas City, mortgage burning ceremonies and emblem presentati'om. Wichita, Official visitation Albert Pike No. 303. Emblem presentation. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Midwest Conference of Masonic Education. Lawrence, Joint meeting No. 6 and 9. Emblem presentation.
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30 Emporia, emblem presentation. 31 Hoisington, Mortgage burning ceremonies. November 1 Wichita (Noon) Address High Twelve Club. (Evening) Council of Administration. (Night) Job's Daughters, DeMolay, Rainbow Dance. 2 Wichita, Masonic Home Board. 4 Troy, Past Masters Night, emblem presentation. 5 Marysville, Presentation of Travelling Gavel. 6 Neodesha, emblem presentation. 8 Easton, emblem presentation. 9 LaHarpe, Cornerstone Laying and Dedication Ceremonies of new Masonic Temple. 11 Valley Center, Past Masters Night. 12 Greensburg, emblem presentation. 13 Kingman, emblem presentation. Confer with officers of Pretty Prairie No. 428. 14 Protection, District Meeting of District N o . 72. 15 Newton, emblem presentation. 16 Lucas, Dedication ceremonies of Lodge Hall. 17 Shawnee Mission, Official visitation to home lodge—Old Mission No. 150. 21 Topeka, emblem presentation—Siloam N o . 225. 22 Osawatomie, emblem presentation. 23 Scandia, Cornerstone Laying Ceremonies—School house. 25 Colby, emblem presentation. 26 Syracuse, open meeting to honor Grand Master. 29 Salina, presented Letters of Dispensation to Smoky Valley Lodge U.D. 30 Shawnee Mission, District Meeting O.E.S. December 2 Shawnee Mission, Annual Meeting Old Mission No. 153. 3 - 6 Waco, Grand Lodge of Texas. 7 Shawnee Mission, Install officers of Old Mission No. 153. 9 Norwich, emblem presentation. 13 Kansas City, Missouri, Addressed Masonic Fellowship Club—Stockyards. 14 Kansas City, Kaw Lodge No. 272—Installation. 20 Holton, Initiated John W . O'Hara—Grand nephew. 27 Kansas City, Wyandotte Lodge N o . 3—Installation. 30 Abilene, Past Masters Night. 1964 January 4 Kansas City, District 5 meeting at Ben Hur N o . 322. 6 Mulberry, emblem presentation. 9 Lane, emblem presentation. 10 Horton, emblem presentation. 11 Kansas City, District 4 meeting at Wyandotte No. 3. 13 Topeka, Conference with Gov. ANDERSON on Public School Program. 13 Blue Rapids, emblem presentation. 14 Gridley, attended funeral services for M.'. W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON. 14 Beloit, emblem presentation. 15 Burr Oak, emblem presentation. 16 Smith Center, emblem presentation. 17 Garden City, emblem presentation. 18 Topeka, District N o . 25 meeting.
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Perry, emblem presentation. Wichita, Open Grand Lodge for 50 year emblem presntation to Bro. FRANK E . BARR and Memorial Services-for M . ' . W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS.
23 24 24 25 26-29 29 30 31 Pebruary 1
Wichita, official visitation to Bestor Brown No. 433. Wichita, attended funeral services for M.'. W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS. Wichita, Masonic Home Board—Council of Administration. Wichita, Masonic Home Board. Denver, Grand Lodge of Colorado. McDonald, emblem presentation. Ness City, emblem presentation. Wichita, visited Masonic Home.
Topeka, Committee on Finance meeting. Conferred with local committee for Grand Lodge Session. 5 Shawnee Mission, Stated Communication. 7 Kansas City, Past Matrons and Patrons Club of Wyandotte and Johnson County. 11-13 Muskogee, Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. 14 Topeka, Conferred with local committee for Grand Lodge Session. 15 Kansas City, Potentate's Ball—Abdallah Temple. 17 Shawnee Mission, Public School Program—Old Mission N o . 153. 18-19 Kansas City, Missouri, Masonic Services Association Meeting. 20-21 Kansas City, Missouri, Grand Masters Conference. 21 Kansas City, Kaw Lodge N o . 272—emblem presentation accompanied by Grand Masters of Israel, Italy, France, Mexico, and Connecticut, and Representative of the Grand Master of Belgium. 22 Kansas City, Missouri, George Washington National Masonic Memorial Association meeting. 24 Lenexa, emblem presentation. 25 Kansas City, emblem presentation, Roger E. Sherman No. 369. 26 Waterville, emblem presentation. 27 Olathe, emblem presentation. 28 Salina, Official visitation to Smoky Valley U.D. 29 Des Moines, with Fellowcraft Team of Wyandotte No. 3 on invitation of M.'. W . ' . G L E N N P. W I L S O N , Grand Master of Iowa. March 2 Shawnee Mission, Charter Night—Old Mission No. 153. 5 Overland Park, emblem presentation. 8-11 Topeka, Grand Lodge.
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March
REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER.
R.'. W.'. FLOYD A. PALMER, Grand Treasurer, submitted the following report which, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: To the M.'.
W.'.
Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of
Kansas:
I herewith submit report of cash and bond accounts of the Grand Treasurer of the M. W . Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas covering the period February 14, 1963 to February 18, 1964. Cash balances, receipts, disbursements and securities are here listed in funds and depositories as established by the Grand Lodge and its Council of Administration and for amounts indicated. GENERAL FUND. Receipts. February 14, 1963 - Balance on Hand and in First National Bank - Fredonia $ 5.60 February 14, 1963 - Balance on Hand and in Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank 82,846.83 Received from Grand Secretary 325,007.54 1962-63 1963-64 1963-64 1963-64 1963-64 * 1963-64
Disbursements W - B..... Warrant Account Budget Account Annual Communication Per Diem Warrant Account, Warrant No- 11
$
$407,859-97
7,554.74 255,771.00 45,969-98 12,003-02 8,086-85 5-60
* * February 18, 1964 - Balance in Bank 78,468-78 $407,859-97 * Drawn on account at First National Bank in Fredonia- This closes said account. No monies now on deposit in the First National Bank in Fredonia. * * As on deposit at Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, Topeka Warrants Outstanding: Warrant Account No. 214, 244, 279, 306, 315, 323, 324, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, $ 2,953,43 Budget Account No, 755 294.41 Per Diem 14, 218, 282, 293, 351, 369, 394, 400 160.00 Total
$
3,407.84
2,161.34 4,65366
$
6,815.00
346.00 379-00 6,090-00
$
6,815-00
$
5,090.00
CHARITY F U N D .
Receipts February 14, 1963â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Balance in Bank Received from Grand Secretary Disbursements 1962-63 Warrant No. C H 3 1963-64 Warrant No. C H 2 February 18, 1964 Balance in Bank Warrants Outstanding: Warrant No. CH 1
$
$
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L Y N N R. BRODRICK MEMORIAL CHARITY FOUNDATION F U N D .
Receipts February 14, 1963—Balance on Hand Received from Grand Secretary
'. $
952.98 990.30
$
1,943.28
1,000.00 943-28
$
1,943.28
Disbursements 1963-64—Bond Purchase, Warrant N o . BR 1 February 18, 1964—Balance in Bank
$
GENERAL F U N D ^ B O N D ACCOUNT. Registered Bonds
Maturity
U.S. Savings Bonds, Series K, 2.76% March 1965-68, No. X-106057-8-K U.S. Savings Bonds, Series K, 2.76% March 1967-69. No. X-118863-K
Value
$ 20,000.00 10,000.00
U.S. Savings Bonds, Series K, 2.76% March 1957-69, No. V-97218-K
5,000.00
U.S. Savings Bond, Series H, 3 % % March 1959-69, No. X-519276-H
10,000.00
U.S. Treasury Bonds, Series 1964-69, 21/2% September 1943-December 1969, Redeemable December 1964 No. 14 494-D, 14495-E, 14496-F
;
30,000.00
U.S. Treasury Bonds, Series 1964-69, 21/2% September 1943-December 1969, Redeemable December 1964 No. 14606-F, 14607-H
20,000.00
U.S. Savings Bond, Series H, 3 % % January 1961-71, No. X-2023526-H
10,000.00
'.
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1971, 4 % Due August 15, 1971, N o . 163, 164, 154 & 155
22,000.00
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1971, 378% Due November 15, 1971, N o . 49, 50, 51 & 52
40,000.00
U.S. Savings Bonds, Series E, 3 % % May 1962-January 1970, No. X-3015930-E
10,000.00
U.S. Savings Bond, Series H, 3 % % May 1962-72, No. X-2034839-H
10,000.00
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1973, 4 % September 1963-August 1973,
10,000.00
No. 1147
Total General Fund Bonds Bond
$197,000.00
Transactions
U.S. Treasur)' Note, Series A-1964, 4 3 ^ % , No. 7146 exchanged for U. S. Treasury Bond, 1973, 4 % , No. 1147. Issue date September 15, 1963. This done through the Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, Topeka on approval of Council of .Administration.
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CHARITY FUND
March
BOND ACCOUNT.
Registered Bonds
Maturity
U.S. Savings Bond, Series K, 2.76% March 1956-68, No. X-1O6059-K U.S. Savings Bond, Series K, 2.76% March 1957-69, No. V-97217-K U.S. Savings Bond, Series H , 3 % % March 1958-68, No. V-508485-H U.S. Savings Bond, Series H , 3 % % March 1959-69, No. V-580517-H U.S. Savings Bonds, Series H, 3 % % April 1960-70, No. M-7227371-2-3-4-H U.S. Treasury Bond, 1964-69, 21/2 September 1943-December 1969 Redeemable December 1964. No. 9628-J U.S. Savings Bonds, Series H , 3'/4% March 1961-71, No. M-7773536-7-8-9-40-H U.S. Treasury Bond, 1968, 3 % % June 1960-May 1968, No. 2948 Total Charity Fund Bonds
Value
$ 10,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 4,000.00
5,000.00 5,000,00 10,000.00 $ 49,000.00
LYNN R. BRODRICK MEMORIAL CHARITY FUND BOND ACCOUNT. Registered Bonds
Maturity
U.S. Savings Bond, Series H, 3 % % October 1958-68, No. M-3545876-H U.S. Savings Bond, Series H, 3 % % May 1960-70, N o . M-7355525-H U.S. Treasury Bond, 1967-72, 21/2% June 1945-72, Redeemable June 1967. No. 17277-H U.S. Treasury Bond, 1967-72, 21/2% June 1945-72, Redeemable June 1967. N o . 54912-B U.S. Savings Bond, Series E, 3 5/4% Due January 1970. No. M-83861116-7-E U.S. Savings Bond, Series H , 3 % % May 1963-73, No. M-8852467-H U.S. Treasury Bond, 1973, 4 % September 1963-August 1973, No. 636 U.S. Treasury Bond, 1973, 4 % September 1963-August 1973, No. 1146 Total Lynn R. Brodrick MCF Bonds Bond
.....$
Value
1,000.00 1,000.00 10,000.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 5,000.00 10,000.00
$ 31,000.00
Transactions
U.S. Savings Bond, Series H, 3 % % N o . M-8852467-H was purchased for cash. Application date May 16, 1963. See Warrant N o . BR 1. U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1973, 4 % No. 636 and No. 1146 were received in exchange for U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1963, 21/2%, N o . 1442 and N o . 3915. Date of exchange September 12, 1963. Above transactions handled through Kaw Valley Qtizens State Bank, Topeka upon approval Council of Administration.
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SUMMARY O F CASH BALANCES A N D BONDS.
Held All Funds as of February 18, 1964 Cash in Bank General Fund Charity Fund Lynn R. Brodrick MC Fund
Amount $ 78,468.78 6,090.00 943.28
Total Cash
$ 85,502.06
Registered Bonds General Fund...... Charity Fund Lynn R. Brodrick MC Fund
Maturity Value $197,000.00 49,000.00 31,000.00
Total Bonds $277,000.00 All monies are deposited in the Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, and all bonds are in the care of the Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, Topeka, Kansas in funds and amounts as indicated above. Fraternally submitted, FLOYD A.
PALMER,
Grand REVISED CERTIFIED
T O W H O M I T MAY CONCERN: Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Kansas CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S , Grand
Secretary
Treasurer.
STATEMENT.
Balance February 18, 1964 $78,468.78
P.O. Box 1217 GENERAL F U N D Topeka, Kansas Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Kansas CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S , Grand
Secretary
Balance February 18, 1964 $6,090.00
P.O. Box 1217 CHARITY FUND Topeka, Kansas Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Kansas CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S , Grand
Secretary
Balance February 18, 1964 $943.28
P.O. Box 1217 L Y N N A. BRODRICK MEMORIAL CHARITY F O U N D A T I O N F U N D Topeka, Kansas I hereby certify that the amounts shown in the accounts above are true and correct balances as shown on our books to the credit of Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Kansas as of the close of business February 18, 1964. K A W VALLEY Q T I Z E N S STATE BANK P A U L B U T T O N , Cashier
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REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY. M.". W . ' . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary, submitted the following report which, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: To the M.-. W:.
Grand Lodge of A. P. & A. M. of Kansas:
I submit herewith the report of the Grand Secretary's OfEce for the year ending December 31, 1963, together with various schedules of receipts and disbursements, minutes of Special Communications, a Synopsis of returns from the Lodges, a Directory of Lodges together with Masters and Secretaries, their mailing addresses and other pertinent material deemed proper to report to the Grand Lodge. I regret exceedingly to observe that the reports show that we buried 380 more brethren than we raised during the year. T h e total brethren added to our rolls by raising was 1653, the lowest number since the year 1941. Even more distressing is the fact that 107 of our Lodges failed to raise a single brother during the year. This compares with 106 Lodges in the previous year. However, an analysis of these lodges shows that only 39 Lodges failed to raise brethren in both years. It would seem then, that there is no real rule for deploring the lack of work, some of our most regular lodges fall in this category. Others are doing everything possible to maintain interest and only last month, one of them under leadership of their District Deputy sent in requests for seven A proficiency cards. Nor is this problem one peculiar to Kansas. W e find many jurisdictions losing membersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;in fact the net loss among American Lodges last year was over 22,000 according to the Anderson reports. We" present the facts, unpleasant as they are. Let us hope for better days when brethren are so imbued with their loyalty to the Lodge and to our Fraternity that others will recognize it for its true value and that more good men will seek the doors of our preparation rooms. ANNUAL
PROCEEDINGS.
The Proceedings of the 107th Annual Communication of Grand Lodge were received from the printers on August 15, 1963 and mailed the same day. CONSTITUTIONAL A M E N D M E N T .
In accordance with action taken at the last Annual Communication, the proposition to amend Section 8 of Article I X of the Constitution which was adopted by the necessary two thirds majority, was submitted to the Lodges as provided for by law, and the results thereof are as follows: Lodges approving the Amendment Lodges disapproving Lodge having a tie vote Lodges failing to report action Total
419 14 1 3 437
Lodges failing to report were Hiawatha N o . 35, Wamego No. 75 and White Cloud No. 78. Two tracer letters were sent to each without results.
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ANNUAL RETURNS. W e were highly gratified to find Secretaries all over the state responding to our request for cooperation in sending the Annual Reports before they were due. This permitted our staff to do much of the year end work piecemeal and made our work much easier to care for. Thank each and every one of you for this response. When one considers that the year end requires the making of some 3,000 addressograph plates to revise lists of Lodge officers, and another 2,500 for public school committees, it is easy to understand why we ask this favor. Addressograph plates is only one item of our year end work. Only two lodges were late with their reports. One secretary said he just plain forgot it, and the other had no excuse. Another Lodge had to delay full payment of the per capita tax for about two weeks on account of some extraordinary expense in roof repairs. In the case of the failure to get reports in on time, our M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master felt that the Lodge should not be penalized on account of the tardy secretaries, and in the case of the lodge making partial payment, their whole attitude was highly commendable. Therefore Credentials have been issued to each of the 437 Lodges and for this situation we are most happy. Incidentally, the full per capita of all lodges was received prior to the closing of books on February 18. CONSOLIDATIONS. The results of the consolidation of Avon Lodge No. 305 with Delphian Lodge No. 44 was reported in the address of M.'. W,.'. ARMAND H . BISHOP at the last Annual Communication. The results of the Consolidation, however, are reflected in this years Synopsis of Returns. All details of the consolidation were handled with complete satisfaction and the Charter and seal of Avon Lodge No. 305 were returned to the Grand Lodge. FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS OF GRAND LODGE. The provisions of By-law 2-111 require the Grand Secretary to "include in his annual report a record of the receipts and disbursements of his office . . . and an estimate of the revenue for the ensuing year, giving the various sources from which it may be derived, and an estimate of the expenses for such year, giving in detail the purposes for which provision should be made." The several schedules attached to this report will show the transactions for the past year. It will give you satisfaction to know that of all the revenue received by the Grand Lodge almost % of it goes to our Masonic Home. Actually the office of Grand Secretary is the receiving agency of nearly 100,000 Masons of Kansas who first pay dues into their local lodge and then the lodge through established procedure pays the money for them into our office and then we in turn pass the major amount over to our Masonic Home, retaining the balance for the operation of the various functions of our office and the committees of Grand Lodge. Our operation is a simple one, and does not require expert accounting, costly bookkeeping machinery or complicated procedures. W e operate the office on a cash basis, accounting for all receipts and all disbursements. Our auditors have found the system adequate and well suited to our needs, and have so stated (see 1962 Proceedings of Grand Lodge, page l 4 8 ) . Incidentally, the auditor Bro. A L L E N GERYE is not only a qualified CPA but a practicing lawyer and a member of the Shawnee County bar.
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INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS. I call your attention to Schedule " C " of my report where you will find that last year we received the sum of $9,160.36 in interest from government securities. During the coming year, I estimate that this will amount to $10,000 for the rate of interest return is on the increase. There may be differences of opinion regarding the past practices of building a reserve on which to fall back during periods such as the one in which we now find ourselves. However, there can be no argument about the fact that this $9,000 interest which was received during the past year is the diflference between "living within our income" and a deficit operation for the year. W e feel that the present situation, not only in our Grand Lodge but among the Fraternity in general requires good management and the use of every effort to live within our income, in order to avoid embarrassment if the present trend continues. I am particularly proud of the fact that in the five years that I have been privileged to serve as Grand Secretary, the reserves of the Grand Lodge have been increased over 21/2 times. T h e interest income from these reserves, as well as the reserves themselves, may be sorely needed in the next few years until our Fraternity begins an upward trend. Estimate
of
Revenues.
One dollar per capita on 96,101 members Interest on General Fund bonds Sale of Suppliesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Miscellaneous income etc General Fund, Total income Less 5 % per capita transfer to Charity Fund Available for Appropriation Estimated
$ 96,101.00 8,000.00 5,500.00
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$109,601.00 4,805.00 $104,796.00
Expenditures.
Operation of Grand Lodge Office (Budget) Annual Communication expense (Topeka 1964) Grand Master's Contingent Fund (By-law 2-314) Grand Master's Allowance (2-306) Grand Master's Apron and Jewel Grand Master's Jewel for M . ' . W . ' . MURRAY and BISHOP (not previously provided account not available) Grand Treasurer's Allowance (By-law 2-306) Grand Master's and Grand Secretary's Conference (includes Deputy Grand Master) Grand Tyler and Assistant Grand Tyler (By-law 2-306) Official Stenographer (By-law 2-306) Grand Lecturer's Salary and Expense Committee on Ritualistic Work Committee on Masonic Education Committee on Public Schools Committee on Temple Building and Remodeling Committee Allowance (By-laws 2-306-7) Committee on Trials and Punishments
$ 47,500.00 1,200.00 4,000.00 800.00 550.00 800.00 200.00 1,750.00 80.00 200.00 4,500.00 500.00 4,000.00 1,000.00 100.00 1,200.00 500.00
1963-64
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
49"
George Washington Masonic National Memorial Mileage and Expense (Annual Communication By-laws 2-308-9-10)—. Per Diem Allowance (By-law 2-310) Masonic Service Association Dues Printing Annual Proceedings Grand Officers Travelling Expense Printing Kansas Laws of Masonry (By-law 2-506) Library Expense Microfilming Expense _ Stationery and Printing Items for Resale : Grand Lodge Building Repairs .: Personal Property Taxes Payroll Taxes (Soc. Sec. & Unemployment) :.. Postage and Express Grand Secretary's Allowance Distribution of List of Regular Lodges Replacement of Equipment in Grand Secretary's office — Miscellaneous Expense : Total
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2,500.00 13,000.00 9,000.00 2,000.00 3,500.00 2,000.00' 1,500.00' 500.00' 100.00' 2,000.00' 4,000.001,000.00" 225.00' 400.00* 2,500.002,800.00' 400.00''^ 3,500.00500.00" $107,005.00
Estimated Charity Fund
Revenues.
5 % per capita Tax Interest on Investments Total Revenue Grand Lodge Charity and Relief
$
4,805.00 1,600.00'
$
6,405.00
$
6,400.00
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1963-64
No. 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169-171 172 173 174 175 176 177.... 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186.... 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200... 201 202 203-... 204
G R A N D LODGE OF KANSAS
Dues and Fees 802.00 475.00 3,350.00 599.00 - 249.00 334.00 356.00 1,303.00 343.00 474.00 306.00 641.00 207.00 810.00 477.00 188.00 1,028.00 1,586.00 586.00 699.00 1,090.00 655.00 446.00 332.00 255.00 1,102.00 158.00 534.00 184.00 320.00 383.00 194.00 558.00 198.00 537.00 3,801.00 344.00 466.00 546.00 419.00 805.00 285.00 456.00 1,139.00 753.00 345.00 445.00 642.00 741.00 971.00 150.00 559.00 378.00
No. 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257
Dues and Fees 300.00 728.00 417.00 409.00 153.00 200.00 144.00 331.00 306.00 180.00 245.00 314.00 531.00 256.00 316.00 389.00 474.00 1,822.00 706.00 340.00 2,661.00 230.00 162.00 206.00 243.00 961.00 143.00 165.00 510.00 230.00 177.00 591.00 427.00 499.00 102.00 188.00 141.00 156.00 429.00 283.00 366.00 1,140.00 519.00 237.00 126.00 153.00 260.00 621.00 488.00 582.00 138.00 327.00 239.00
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No. 258 259260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274. 275 276 277 278.. 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290 291 292 293 294 295 296 297 298 299 300 301 302 303 304... 304 306 307 309 310... 311-.
Dues and Fees 633.00 282.00 246.00 287.00 425.00 375.00 309.00 1,096.00 264.00 311.00 376.00 488.00 192.00 1,472.00 2,219.00 792.00 382.00 494.00 141.00 359.00 781.00 431.00 185.00 538.00 405.00 275.00 586.00 216.00 314.00 312.00 154.00 401.00 771.00 324.00 222.00 670.00 304.00 577.00 132.00 387.00 189.00 437.00 921.00 398.00 108.00 17,492.00 105.00 105.00 1,047.00 1,349.00 524.00 364.00 2,288.00
52
No.
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
Dues and Fees
312 349.00 313 878.00 314 467.00 315 422.00 316.... 159.00 317 146.00 318 205.00 319 495.00 320 132.00 321 1,045.00 322 2,495.00 323 154.00 324 732.00 325- 194.00 326 668.00 327 439.00 328 146.00 329 516.00 330 526.00 331.1,015.00 332 317.00 333 1,557.00 334 290.00 335 297.00 336 182.00 337 129.00 338 269.00 339 250.00 340 411.00 341345.00 342 162.00 343 444.00 344 324.00 345335.00 346 - 243.00 347 250.00 348 287.00 349 180.00 350 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 191.00 351 360.00 352 409.00 353 249.00 354 163.00 355 346.00
No. 356 357 358 359 360 361 362 363 364 365 366 367... 368 369 370 372 371 373 374 376 378 379 380381 382 383 384 385-386 388 389 390 391 392 393 394 395 396 397 398 399400 401 402
Dues and Fees 399.00 222.00 375.00 396.00 331.00 278.00 396.00 165.00 1,309.00 86,700 756.00 419.00 153.00 2,963.00 140.00 183.00 478.00 198.0O 324.00 350.00 177.00 306.00 176.00 99.00 170.00 345.00 473.00 547.00 141.00 183.00 167.00 376.00 343.00 140.00 246.00 -. 221.00 360.00 419.00 421.00 235.00 311.00 281.00 201.00 337.00
March
No.
Dues and Fees
403 404.. 405 406 407 408 409 410 411 412 413 4l4 415 417 418... 419 420 421 422 423 424 427 428 429 430 431 432 433 435 436 437 438 440-441 442 444 445446447 448 449
207.00 379.00 243.00 764.00 246.00 537.00 257.00 193.00 225.00 227.00 294.00 198.00 426.00 317.00 233.00 161.00 205.00 235.00 301.00 177.00 291.00 259.00 177.00 196.00 116.00 243.00 99.00 6,482.00 487.00 2,010.00 363.00 1,521.00 164.00 307.00 201.00 269.00 1,374.00 271.00 205.00 102.00 164.00
Total
$296,327.25
1963-64
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
SCHEDULE 16 28 62 6974 76
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15.00 3.00 14.00 14.00 6.00 3.00
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B,
90 134 141 147 149150
6.00 3.00 3.00 900 3.00 9.00
200 205 274 334 364
Total
9.00 9.00 26.25 3.00 3.00
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$
SCHEDULE
138.25
C.
Amounts received from investments: U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. U. a. a. U. U. U. U.
S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S.
21/2% Bond X2023526H $10,000.00 „ 2.76% Bond X106057K 10,000.00 2.76% Bond X106058K 10,000.00 '. 2.76% Bond X106059K 10,000.00 ,.... -.i, 2.76% Bond X118863K 10,000.00... „ 2.76% Bond V97217K 5,000.00 2.76% Bond V97218K 5,000.00 3 % Bond X519276H 10,000.00 3 % Bond V508485H 5,000.00 ...3 % Bond V508517H 5,000.00 „ 3 % Bond M7227371H 1,000.00 3 % Bond M7227372H 1,000.00 3 % Bond M7227373H 1,000,00 3 % Bond M7227374H 1,000.00 3 % Bond M7355525H 1,000.00 3 % Bond M3545876H 1,000.00 3 % Bond M7773536H 1,000.00 3 % Bond M7773537H 1,000.00 3 % Bond M7773538H 1,000.00 3 % Bond M7773539H 1,000.00 3 % Bond M7773540H 1,000.00 3 % % Bond X2034839H 10,000.00 3 % % Bond M8852467H 1,000.00.„ 21/2% Treasury Bonds 14494D, 14495E, 14496F $30,000.00 21/2% Treasury Bonds 14606F, 14607H 20,000.00 21/2% Treasury Bond 9628J 5,000.00 21/2 Treasury Bonds 1442, 3915 15,000.00 21/2% Treasury Bond 17277H 10,000.00 21/2% Treasury Bond 54912B 1,000.00 378% Treasury Bond 2948 10,000.00— iys% Treasury Bonds 49-52 40,000.00 4 % Treasury Bonds 636, 1146-1147 25,000.00 35/8% Treasury Notes 94 and 418 15,000.00.. 4 % Treasury Notes 154-155, 163-164 22,000.00 4.75% Treasury Note 7146 10,000.00
$ 400.00 276.00 276.00 276.00 276.00 138.00 138.00 378.00 193.00 189.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 38.20 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 305.00 8.00 —. 750.00 500.00 125.00 44.01 250.00 25.00 387.50 1,550.00 415.76 335.63 880.00 606.26 $9,160.36
54
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
March
CASH A C C O U N T .
Schedule "A" '. Schedule "B" Schedule "C" Budget Settlements Lodge supplies sold Special Dispensations Fees—Special Dispensation Smoky Valley Lodge UD Transfer of Funds Renewal Grand Secretary's Certificate Postage for Proceedings Richard M. Adenauer—Refund Annual Communication Refund Tickets—Grand Masters—Grand Secretaries Conference Refund Unexpired Insurance Premiums Refund Workmen's Compensation Policy Damage Glass Breakage—Hartford Fire Insurance Group Damage Vehicle Loss — 4-19-63 Refund C. E. Ward Co Refund Kansas Power and Light Co Refund Express Charges Edward E. Latta—Mackey's Encyclopedia Freemasonry
$296,327.25 138.25 9,160.36 12,954.03 7,540.05 325.00 20.00 5.60 16.00 4.00 381.49 40.00 419.70 3.99 54.45 50.00 139.46 75.21 2.50 15.00 $327,666.34
1963-64
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
55
WARRANT ACCOUNT. Dale 1963 2-19 2-26 2-26 2-28 3- 6 3- 6 3- 6 3- 6 3- 6 3- 6 3- 6 3- 6 3- 6 3- 6 3- 6 3- 6 3- 6 3- 6 3- 6 3- 6 3- 6 3- 6 3- 6 3- 6 3- 6 3- 6 3- 6 3- 6 5- 6 3-16 3-16 3-16 3-16 3-16 3-16 3-16 3-18 3-18 3-20 3-20 3-28 3-28 4- 4 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 9 4- 9 4-12 4-15 4-15 4-18
No.
Favor of
For
1—^Robert W . Domme, Postmaster, Postage and Express $ 2—John H. Murray, Committee Public Schools 3—Darold Jay Buehler, Committee Public Schools _ 4—^W. J. Yotter, Committee Trials & Punishments 5—W. J. Yotter, Committee Trials & Punishments 6—Marc Boss, Assistant Grand Lecturer's Allowance 7—J. M. Hart Company Inc., Committee on Public Schools 8—Kansas Press Service, Inc., Library Expense 9—The C. E. Ward Company, Items for Resale 10—J- P. Luther Company, Items for Resale — 11—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, Transfer of Funds 12—Richard M. Adenauer, Annual Comm. Expense-1963 -13—Kenneth W . Shreve, Chairman Credentials Committee 14—Scott A. Mouse, Chairman Reports Grand Officers 15—Frank M. Yeoman, Chairman Finance Committee 16—James E. Taylor, Chairman Jurisprudence Committee17—James H. Trice, Chairman Ritualistic Work 18—William J. Yotter, Chairman Trials & Punishments 19—^William Chapman, Chairman Chartered Lodges & Lodges UD 20—Floyd S. Ecord, Chairman Correspondence Committee — 21—Claud F. Young, Chairman Foreign Relations Committee 22—Scott E. Kelsey, Chairman Masonic Education _ 23—John H. Murray, Chairman Public Schools Committee _ 24—Don C. Heminger, Chairman Temple Building & Remodel 25—Carroll C. Arnett, Chairman Necrology Committee 26—John Luke Gehman, Grand Chaplain _ 27—Lauren Dale Rigg, Grand Tyler 28—Henry C. Wright, Assistant Grand Tyler 29—Anthony Marinaccio, Grand Orator 30—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary & Expenses 31—James Wayne Reed, Committee on Public Schools 32—Darrell Stansbury, Committee on Public Schools 33—Ben W. Graybill, Grand Master's Allowance _ 34—Floyd A. Palmer, Grand Treasurer's Allowance 35—Willard Eugene Perry, Committee on Public School 36—Ben W. Graybill, Grand Master's Contingent Fund 37—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary & Expense -38—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, W H & SS Taxes 39—James H. Trice, Committee, Ritualistic Work 40—Bruce Newton, Assistant Grand Lecturer Allowance 41—W. J. Yotter, Committee Trials & Punishments 42—Commission on Information, Grand Masters Gr. Secys. Conf 43—Robert W . Domme, Postmaster, Postage & Express Adv. Deposit 44—Kansas Masonic Digest, Committee on Public Schools 45—Masonic Service Association, Temple Building & Remodeling 46—Kansas Press Service, Inc., Library Expense 47—J. C. Darling Company, Library Expense 48—Steve Smith Cameras, Inc., Committee Masonic Education 49—Frank W . Hill, Library Expense 50—Allen F. Gerye, Committee Allowance Annual Audit 51—The World Company, Mileage & Expense Annual Comm 52—Swan Electric Company, Grand Lodge Building Repair 53—The Hartnett Company, Inc., Items for Resale 54—Santa Fe Trail Transp. Co. Mileage & Expense Annual Comm 55—Carpenter Paper Company, Stationery & Printing 56—J. M. Hart Co., Inc., Mileage & Expense Annual Comm 77.15 Stationery & Printing 19.25 57—Sun Engraving Company, Inc., Committee on Masonic Education 58—Ben W . Graybill, Postage and Express 59—J. Vernon Powell, Miscellaneous Expense _ 60—Buell Motor Company, Lyons, Kans., Miscellaneous Grand Master's Automobile 61—Sun Engraving Company, Inc., Committee Masonic Education _ 62—M. F. Leonard, County Treasurer, Miscellaneous Automobile License Tag & Fee _ 63—^Kansas Employment Security Fund, SS & Unemployment Taxes
Amount 300.00 51.64 19.27 65.96 3.85 31-00 177.75 11.30 156.27 6.74 5.60 1,200.00 50.00 10.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 300.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 50-00 30.00 25.00 314.39 68.27 1.81 192.75 48.19 28.91 3,200.00 476.72 101.28 327.90 40.00 75.11 100.00 500.00 14.62 4.20 16.50 12.00 7.00 7.91 215.00 143.50 38.82 303.73 8.83 177.84 96.40 9.50 15.00 9.93 3.460.81 10.98 16.00. 7.2U
56
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
WARRANT Dale 4-22 4-22 4-22 4-22 4-25 4-26 •4-30 5- 8 5- 8 :5-20
No.
Favor of
March
ACCOUNT—Cominuea. For
64—Donald Swezey, Aassistant Grand Lecturer Allowance 65—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary & Expense 66—James Wayne Reed, Committee on Public Schools 67—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, W H and SS Taxes 68—Robert W . Domme, Postmaster, Postage and Express 69—Lou-Walt Corpoiation, Grand Master's Apron & Jewel 70—Thomas C. Raum, Jr., Committee on Public Schools 71—Kansas Press Service, Inc.. Library Expense 72—J. M. Hart Company, Inc., Stationery & Printing 73—University of Wichita,' Committee on Public Schools Scholarship John Stevenson "5-21 74—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary and Expense 5-21 75—James Wayne Reed, Committee on Public Schools •5-21 76—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, SS & Unemployment Taxes '6- 3 77—Ben W . GraybiU, Miscellaneous 6,000 Mile Inspection Grand Master's Automobile • 6- 3 78—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary & Expense '6- 6 79—J. M. Hart Company, Inc., Items for Resale 21.50 Stationery & Printing 64.25 '6- 6 80—Curtis 1000 Ini:., Stationery & Printing ..6- 6 81—Campbell's Printing Shop, Items for Resale 4.00 Stationery & Printing 10.50 <6- 6 82—Kansas Press Service, Inc., Library Expense •'6- 6 83—Ihling Bros. Everard Company, Items for Resale 6- 6 84—The C. E. Ward Company, Items for Resale 6- 6 85—Sommer Refrigeration Company, Grand Lodge Building Repairs 6- 6 86—Capital City Blue Print Inc., Stationery & Printing '6- 6 87—Barnes Flowers, Miscellaneous -. ..:..... ;: •6- 6 88—The Meade Company, Miscellaneous-Auto Insurance.: '6- 6 89—Larry Priddy, Grand Lodge Building. Repairs -..-. i6- 6 90—Charles S. McGinness, "Grand Secretary's Travel Expense "6-11 91—University of Kansas, Committee on Public Schools Scholarship Betty Arnold 6-12 ' 92—Ben W . Graybill, Postage and Express --6-20 93—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary & Expense 94—Ben W . Graybill, Grand Master's Allowance -.: 95—Floyd A. Palmer, Grand Treasurer's Allowance 96—James Wayne Reed, Committee on Public Schools 97—Walter H . McElhancy, Comniittee on Public Schools...;...... ........ 98—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, SS & Unemployment Taxes..... -... 99—Robert W . Domme, Postmaster, Postage and Express : 6-21 100—R. E. A. Express, Itemsi'for Resale. 101—Robert W . Domme, Postrtiaster, Postage and Express 6-24 102—Mrs. ElWood Hobbs, Cotrimittee on Masonic Education ; 6-26 103—AT&SF Railway Company. Items for Resale 7- 2 104—J. M. Hart Company," Inc., Items for Resale 7- 2 105—Swank Printing, Items for Resale 7- 2 106—John Rider, Stationery and Printing '. 7- 2 107—Lou-Walt Corporation, Items for Resale 1- 2 108—Business Envelope Manufactures, Items for Resale '7- 2 109—J. P. Luther Company, Items for Resale "7- 2 110—Kansas Press Service Inc., Library Expense "7- 2 111—Addressograph-Miiltigriiph, Replacement of Office Equipment '7- 2 112— Topeka Engraving Co., Inc., Printing Annual Proceedings 25.52 Stationery & Printing 2.00 Items for Resale 11.81 "7- 2 113—Sommer Refrigeration Company, Grand Lodge Building Repairs '7- 2' l l 4 ^ W i l l i a m E. Bradford, Committee on Masonic Education "7- 2 115—Curtis 1000 Inc., Stationery and Printing '7- 3 116—J. E. Rosengren, Grand Lodge Building Repairs "7,- 8 117—Arthur C. Hodgson, Conmiittee on Masonic Education 7- 8 118—Owen E. Hodgson, Committee on Masonic Education 1- 8 119—William E. Montgomery, Committee on Masonic Education 7- 8 120—Ben W . Graybill, Miscellaneous Grand Master's Automobile "7- 8 121—E. Elmer Johnson, Committee on Masonic Education 7- 9 122—Grand Chapter RAM Kans., Refund Annual Convocation Expense... .V7-'9 .123—Grand Council R&SM Kans.,(Refund Annual Assembly Expense
Amount 158.70 314.37 57.02 78.48 200.00 32,58 47.80 12.40 4.50 700.00 314.39 8.43 74.86 10.75 444.13 85.75 138.42 15.38 14.00 12.49 7.95 21.00 1.03 15.38 164.61 3.00 176.28 700.00 25.00 314.41 192.75 48.19 7.84 43.37 96.18 24.00 4.80 236.00 19.89 5.18 383.23 10.00 5.00 119.67 85.00 15.87 9.70 29.73 29.39 525.00 71.00 94.48 5.50 229.97 153.10 438.43 253.17 36.31 12.97 4.32
1963-64
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
WARRANT Date 7-11 7-15 7-15 7-15 7-15 7-15 7-16 7-16 7-18 7-23 7-23 7-23 7-23 7-23 7-24
No.
Favor of
57
ACCOUNT—Continued. For
124-^Marcellus G. Boss, Committee on Ritualistic Work_ 125—J. Earl Oden, Committee on Masonic Education __ 126—Taylor F. Custer, Committee on Masonic Education 127—Andrew M. Darby, Committee on Masonic Education 128—Richard Hart, Committee on Masonic Education 12S>—L. A. Fuller Motor Co., Miscellaneous Gr. Masters Automobile. 130—Pawnee Theatre, Committee on Masonic Education 131—Kansas Employment Security Fund, SS and Unemployment Taxes 132—William E. Montgomery, Committee on Masonic Education 133—Robert W . Domme, Postmaster. Committee on Masonic Education 134—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary & Expense 135—James Wayne Read, Committee on Public Schools. 136—Walter H. McElhaney, Committee on Public Schools, 137—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, SS & Unemployment Taxes 138—KSTC, Emporia, Committee on Public Schools Scholarship Charles Byron Volland 7-30 139—Marcellus G. Boss, Committee on Ritualistic Work 8- 5 140—Highland Junior College, Committee on Public Schools - — Scholarship Earl E. Jenkins 8- 6 l4l—J. M. Hart Company, Inc., Committee on Masonic Education....14.50 Stationery & Printing. _ 4.50 8- 6 142—Kansas Press Service, Inc., Library Expense 8- 6 143—National Geographic Society, Library Expense - -....., 8- 6 144—rSommer Refrigeration Company, Grand Lodge .Building Repairs.... 8- 6 145—A. J. Gerrard & Company. Committee on Public Schools .8- 6 146—Pantagraph Printing & Stationery Co., Distribution of List of Lodges 8- 6 147—rSwank Printing, Items for Resale 8- 6 148—Topeka Engraving Company, Inc., Printing Annual Proceedings 8 - 6 • 149—Thacher, Inc., Replacement Office Equipment.. 8- 6 150—SW Bell Telephone Company, Committee on Masonic. Education.-.:.-. 8- 9 151—Robert W . Domme, Postmaster, Postage and Express 8-16 152—Ben W. Graybill, Grand Master's Contingent Furid 8-16 153—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary & Expense .i.— 8-16 154—James Wayne Reed, Committee on Public Schools -;.-8-16 155—Walter H. McElhaney, Committee on Public Schools ----8-16 • 156—Kaw Valley Citizen State Bank, SS & Unemployment taxes ,'.-„"...'.8-19 157—Robert W . Domme, Postmaster, Postage and Express .„.—., 8-21 158— Ft. Hays Kansas St. College, Committee on Public Schools..y. Scholarship Nancy Menges 8-21 15S>—Dwight L. Smith, Secretary-Treasurer, Grand MastersGrand Secretary's Confernce, Conference Dues --; 8-22 160—Kenneth Kerr, Replacement Office Equipment 8-28 161—Kenneth W . Shreve, Committee Allowances •9- 5 162—J. M'. Hart Company, Inc., Committee on Masonic Education 202.75 Committee on Public Schools 100.00 Items for Resale.-.. -54:25 9- 5 163—Kansas Masonic Digest, Committee on Masonic Education 9- 5 164—Markley Fire Equipment, Grand Lodge Building Repairs — 9- 5. 165—Topeka Glass Company, Replacement Office Equipment 9- 5 166—Thacher, Inc., Replacement Office Equipment 9- 5 167—Swank Printing, Stationery & Printing 16-91 Items for Resale 5.00 9- 5 168—Transport Clearing House, Items for Resale 9- 5 169—Lou-Walt Corporation, Items for Resale ... 9- 5 170—Ihling Bros. Everard Company, Items for Resale 9- 5 171—J. P. Luther Company, Items for Resale 9- 5 172—Anderson Photo Company, Committee on Masonic Education 9- 5 173—Capitol Seal & Stamp Company, Committee on Ritualistic Work 9- 5 174—Topeka Engraving Company, Committee on Masonic Education 9- 5 175—Standard Oil, Miscellaneous Grand Master's Automobile 9- 5 176—Floyd A. Palmer, Stationery & Printing .9- 5 177—Kansas Press Service, Library Expense , 9- 5 178—Northwood Farms, Committee on Public Schools -.-..... 9-11 179^—Robert W . Domme, Postmaster, Postage and Express Permit Mailing 9.11 130—Robert W . Domme, Postmaster, Postage & Express Stamps 9-11 • 181—State Teachers College, Committee on Public Schools...--..-.
Amount 60.4} 88.18 444.50 85.09 124.53 44.92 166.87 6.73 76.37 112.50 314.39 7.93 107.77 96.56 200.00 109.93 300.00 19.00 8.40 18.75 14.50 28.72 57.60 17.50 31.72 44.28 59.46 200.00 800.00 314.39 25.91 160.62 ll4.9r 250.00 150.00 30.00 9.00 95.75 357.00 2.00 4.00 24.75 628.07 21.91 5.60 216.83 4.21 37.50 5.00 3.69 2.31 74.27 2.05 5.70 14.50 200.00 200.00 50.00
PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
58
WARRANT Date
No.
9-11 9-16 9-16 9-17 9-17 9-17 9-17 9-17 9-17 9-24 9-25 9-30 9-30 9-30 9-30 9-30 9-30 9-30 9-30 9-30
9-30 9-30 9-30 9-30 9-30 10- 2 10- 7 10- 7 10- 7 1010101010-
7 7 7 7 7
10- 7 10- 9 10-10 10-11 10-11 10-17 10-17 10-18 10-21 10-21 10-22 10-22 10-24 10-28 10-28 10-28 10-30 11- 4 11- 4 U- 6
Favor of
Marcn
ACCOUNT—Continued. Pot
182—Kansas State University Endowment Association, Committee on Public Schools, Scholarship, Marvin Creager 183—Kansas University, Committee on Public Schools Endowment Association, Scholarship Lynn Payer 184—Kansas State College, Committee on Public Schools Pittsburg, Scholarship Chuck McGuire 185—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary & Expense 186—Ben W . Graybill, Grand Master's Allowance 187—Floyd A. Palmer, Grand Treasurer's Allowance 188—James Wayne Reed, Committee on Public Schools 189—Walter H. McElhaney, Committee on Public Schools 190—Kaw Valley Citizen State Bank, SS & Unemployment Taxes 191—Kans. State University, Committee on Public Schools Scholarship Sue Lynne Partch 192—Santa Fe Trail Transp. Co., Postage and Express 193—C. F. Ward Company, Items for Resale 194—Marcellus G. Boss, Assistant Grand Lecturer's Allowance 195—Taylor F. Custer, Committee on Masonic Education 196—Thacher, Inc., Grand Lodge Building Repairs 197—Carpenter Paper Company, Committee on Public Schools 198—Swank Printing, Items for Resale 199—Business Envelope Manufactures, Stationery and Printing 200—Standard Oil, Miscellaneous Grand Master's Automobile 201—The Daily Republican, Stationery & Printing 750.56 Printing Law Books 1,106.39 Ritualistic Committee 234.05 Committee on Masonic Education 1,212.27 Items for Resale 8.89 Grand Lecturers Expense 10.81 202—Robert E. Ferguson, Committee on Masonic Education 203—Kolarik Bookbinding Company, Library Expense 204—Harold & Richard Wolfe, Library Expense 205—Chester B. Fullerton, Committee on Public Schools 206—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary Expense 207—Masonic Service Association, Masonic Service Association 1963 Dues 208—lola Lodge No. 38 AF&AM, Committee on Masonic Education 209—National Bird Control Labs, Grand Lodge Building Repairs 210—Swank Printing, Stationery & Printing 16.40 Items for Resale 5.00 211—The Specialty Shoppe, Grand Lodge Building Repairs 212—Kansas Press Service, Inc., Library Expense 213—Recordak Corporation, Library Expense 214—Crane and Company, Inc., Items for Resale 215—Conference of Grand Masters, Grand Masters Grand Secretaries -North America, Conference 216—Charles S. McGinness, Grand Secretary's Travel Expense 217—Buell Motor Company, Miscellaneous Expense, Grand Master's Automobile 218—Forrest D . Haggard, Committee on Masonic Education 219—Tom Raum, Committee on Public Schools 220—Bruce Newton, Committee on Masonic Education 221—Topeka Painting & Decorating, Grand Lodge Building Repairs 222—Dr. D . E. Grim, Secretary, Committee on Masonic Education Midwest Conference Masonic Ed. 223—Kansas Employment Security Fund, SS & Unemployment Taxes 224—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary & Expense 225—Kaw "Valley Citizen State Bank, SS & Unemployment Taxes..... 226—Standard Oil, Miscellaneous Expense, Grand Master's Automobile 227—Lee Studio, Committee on Masonic Education 228—William E. Montgomery, Committee on Masonic Education 229—Ben W . Graybill, Commitee on Masonic Education 230—Leslie Heisz, Committee on Public Schools _ 231—Robert H . Arnold, Committee on Public Schools 232—Owen E. Hodgson, Committee on Masonic Education 233—The World Company, Printing Annual Proceedings 234—William E. Bradford, Committee on Masonic Education 235—J. M. Hart Company, Inc., Items for Resale
Amount 100.00 300.00 50.00 314.59 192.75 48.19 39.75 127.88 124.14 200.00 6.33 182.08 43.58 120.68 3.50 93.36 10.00 91.00 111.61
3,372.97 284.28 4.20 2.05 60.08 310.99 1,973.20 19.25 24.94 21.40 2.50 9.50 93.72 16.91 120.00 314.40 107.43 98.08 60.26 173.02 172.00 80.00 6.96 314.45 74.19 115.24 15.00 340.18 194.22 34.05 34.04 151.73 3.227.38 51.92 142.00
1963-64
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
WARRANT
ACCOUNT—Continued.
Date
No.
11- 6 11- 6
236—Macoy Publishing & Masonic Supply Co., Items for Resale 237—Swank Printing, Stationery & Printing $44.86 Items for Resale 5.00 Grand Lecturer's Salary & Expense 38.13 238—SW Bell Telephone Company, Committee on Masonic Education 239—The C. E. Ward Company, Items for Resale 240—Kansas Press Service, Inc., Library Expense 241—James Summers Interiors, Inc., Grand Lodge Building Repairs 242—Thacher, Inc., Replacement Office Equipment 243—Walter M. Markley, Postage and Expense 244—Walter H. McElhaney, Committee on Public Schools 245—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary & Expense 246—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary & Expense 247—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, SS & Unemployment Taxes 248—Postmaster-Shawnee Mission, Kansas Postage and Express 249—Robert W . Domme, Postmaster, Postage and Express 250—Kansas State University, Committee on Public Schools _ Scholarship Mike Mills 251—Charles D. Gallipeau, Assistant Grand Lecturer Allowance252—Carpenter Paper Company, Stationery & Printing 253—^J. M. Hart Company, Inc., Stationery & Printing 31.25 Items for Resale 21.50 254—Sommer Refrigeration Company, Grand Lodge Building Repairs 255—^John C. Rider Studio, Commitee Ritualistic Work 256—The Capitol Stamp & Seal Company, Library Expense 257—Kansas Press Service, Inc., Library Expense., 258—National Geographic Society, Library Expense _ 259—Swank Printing, Items for Resale 260—The Daily Republican, Items for Resale 261—Steve Smith Cameras, Inc., Committee on Masonic Education 262—Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, Grand Lodge Building Repairs 263—Standard Oil, Misscellaneous Expense Gr. Master's Automobile 264—M. F. Leonard, County Treasurer, Personal Property Taxes 265—M. F. Leonard, County Treasurer, Miscellaneous Expense, Grand Master's Automobile 266—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary & Expense 267—Ben W . Graybill, Grand Master's Allowance 268—Floyd A. Palmer, Grand Treasurer's Allowance 269—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, SS & Unemployment Taxes 270—William E. Montgomery, Committee on Masonic Education 271—^The MarysviUe Advocate, Committee on Masonic Education 272—Robert E. Ferguson, Committee on Masonic Education 273—E. Elmer Johnson, Committee on Masonic Education 274—Standard Oil, Miscellaneous Expense Grand Master's Automobile 275—Robert W . Domme, Postmaster, Postage and Express 276—Robert W . Domme, Postmaster, Postage and Express
11- 6 11- 6 11- 6 11- 6 11- 6 11- 6 11- 6 11-19 11-20 11-20 11-20 12- 3 12-9 12- 9 12- 9 12- 9 12- 9 12- 9 12- 9 12- 9 12- 9 12- 9 12- 9 12- 9 12- 9 12- 9 12-13 12-13 12-17 12-17 12-17 12-17 12-20 12-20 12-20 12-20 12-20 12-23 12-27 1964 1- 2 1- 2 1- 8 1-13 1-20 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21
Favor of
59
For
Amount 16.20 87.99 35.09 2.13 16.60 200.33 6.30 27.60 2.00 523.24 514.41 60.60 10.00 106.07 150.00 144.25 145.17 52.75 68.88 30.00 6.15 15.50 8.00 14.76 130.55 3.59 37.96 146.79 168.20 15.00 314.41 192.75 48.19 92.31 375.43 21.00 78.50 125.32 91.63 250.00 30.00
277—Anderson Photo Company, Library Expense' 724.75 278—Arthur C. Hodgson, Committee on Masonic Education -292.44 279—Kenneth W . Shreve, Committee Allowances 54.98 280—Robert W . Domme, Postmaster, Postage and Express 300.00 281—Postmaster, Shawnee Mission, Kansas, Postage and Express 10.00 282—Steve Smith Cameras, Inc., Committee on Masonic Education 4.40 283—Kansas Press Service, Inc., Library Expense 24.80 284—Anderson Photo Company, Library Expense 7.75 285—Recordak Corporation, Library Expense .96 286—Bible Supply Station, Stationery and Printing Cancelled 287—Swank Printing, Stationery and Printing 12.00 288—Macoy Publishing & Masonic Supply Company, Items for Resale 14.18 289—Hall Lithographing Company, Inc., Items for Resale 75.85 290—J. M. Hart Company, Inc., Items for Resale 727.09 291—Lou-Walt Corporation, Items for Resale 239.70 292—Western Bindery Products Company, Items for Resale 26.05 293—Commercial Office Supply Company, Items for Resale 23.24 294—Carpenter Paper Company, Stationery and Printing 71.14 295—Topeka Engraving Co., Inc., Committee on Masonic Education.. 2.72 Stationery and Printing 27.67 30.39
60
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
WARRANT Date 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-22 1-24 1-27 1-27 1-27 1-28 1-28 1-29 1-29 1-29 1-29 1-29 2- 1 2- 1 2- 1 2- 1 2- 1 2- 4 2- 5 2-6 2- 7 2-7, 2- 7 2- 7 2-7 2- 7 2-7, 2- 7 2- 7 2- 7 2-10 2-10 2-11 2-14 2-14 2-14
No,
Vavor of
March
ACCOUNT—Concluded. For
Amount
296—Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, Grand Lodge Building Repairs 16.49 297—Missouri Lodge of Research, Library Expense 5.00 298—Standard Oil, Miscellaneous Expense, Grand Master's Automobile 78.31 299—Charles D, Gallipeau, Grand Lecturer's Salary and Expense 233.42 300—Kansas Masonic Home, Masonic Home Assessment 200,467.00 301—Internal Revenue Service, SS and Unemployment Taxes 13.59 302—N. L. Leinacker, Grand Lodge Building Repairs 20.00 303—Charles D . Gallipeau, Grand Lecturer's Salary and Expense 212,80 304—Kansas Employment Security Fund, SS and Unemployment Taxes 1.13 305—Internal Revenue Service, SS and Unemployment Taxes 178.28 306—S. Allan Daugherty, Miscellaneous 10.00 307—Mrs. E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary and Expense 591.97 308—Mrs. E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer's Salary and Expense 167.20 309—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, SS and Unemployment Taxes 27.09 310—Steve Smith Cameras, Inc., Committee on Masonic Education 2.50 311—Macoy Publishing & Masonic Supply Company, Items for Resale 13.15 312—Ben W. Graybill, Grand Masters-Grand Secretaries Conference 166.67 313—Arthur C. Hodgson, Grand Masters-Grand Secretaries Conference 166.67 314—Charles S. McGinness, Grand Masters-Grand Secretaries Conference.— 166.66 315—George Washington Masonic National Memorial, George Washington Masonic National Memorial 2,500.00 136—Charles S. McGinness, Grand Secretary's Allowance '. -—. 900.00 317—Grand Lodge Charity Fund, Grand Lodge By-Law 2-302 .—. 2,985.16 318—Marcellus G. Boss, Committee on Ritualistic Work 35.63 Assistant Grand Lecturer's Allowance 175.69 319—Hotel Cody, Grand Lecturer's Salary and Expense.. 16.94 320—Topeka Engraving Company, Inc., Committee oh Public Schools 134.89 321—J. M. Hart Company, Inc., Items for Resale 205.50 322—Macoy Publishing & Masonic Supply Company, Items for Resale 10.95 323—The C. E. Ward Company, Items for Resale 30.67 324—Recqrdak Corporation, Library Expense .96 325—Kansas Press Service, Inc., Library Expense 17.20 326—Steve Stnith Cameras, Inc., Committee on Masonic Education 4.45 327—Ihling Brothers Everard Company, Items for Resale 5.60 328—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank,' 'Withholding Tax, Grand Secrctafy's Allowance 300.00 329—Charles S. McGinhess,,Grand Secretary's Travel Expense 221.56 330—McPeak and McPeak, Library Expense 100.00 331—C. E. Ward. Company,_ Grand Master's Apron and Jewel 99.14 332—Charles D: .Gallipeau, Grand Lecturer's Salary and Expense 164.19 333—Melburn C. Barnes, Committee Allowances, Finance Committee 17.4) 334—Richard J. Bellman, Comihittee Allowances, Finance Committee 29.OJ 335—Kenneth W. Shreve, Committee Allowances, Finance Coaunittee 28.15
BUDGET ACCOUNT. Date
No.
1963 3-6 3- 6 3- 6 3- 6 3- 6 3- 6 J. g 3. 5 3- 6 3- 6 3-16 3-16 3-16 3-16 3.16
Favor of
For
500—Meek's, Inc., Office and Library 501—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library 502—Overton Electric Company Inc., Office and Library 503—Service Industrial Rental Supply, Office and Library 504—Ripley's, Office and Library 505—Thacher, Inc., Office and Library 506—Addressograph-Multigraph, Office and Library 507—Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library 508—Kansas Power and Light Company, Office and Library 509—City of Topeka Water Department, Office and Library 510—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 511—Walter M. Matkley, Office and Library 512—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library 513—Donella Rainer Heck, Office and Library 514—Luster Wilbur Love, Office and Library
Amount $
—
8.41 23.47 2.40 3.60 7.65 4.00 14.50 222.73 536.95 2.13 '486.65 294.71 274.71 ^5'''' 245.12
1963-^4
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
6l
BUDGET ACCOUNT—Continued. Date 3-16 3-16 3-16 3-16 1-16 3-16 4-5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4- 5 4-' 5 4- 5 4- 5 4-18 4-22 4-22 4-22 4-22 4-22 4-22 4-22 4-22 4-22 4-22 4-22 5- 8 5- 8 5- 8 5- 8 5- 8 5- 8 5- 8 5- 8 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 6- 6 6- 6 6- 6 6- 6 6-6 6- 6 6- 6 6- 6 6- 6 6- 6 6- 6 6- 6 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20
No.
Favor of
For
515—Theodore E. Glenn, Office and Library 516—Joseph Guier, Office and Library 517—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 518—Flossie Andrews, Retirment '. 519—Helen E. Ellis, Retirement 520—Kaw Valley Citizens, State Bank, Withholding & SS Taxes 521—Thacher. Inc., Office and Library 522—Bruce Broadfoot, Office and Library 523—Commercial Office Supply Co., Office and Library 524—Ripley's, Office and Library 525—Dictaphone Corporation, Office and Library 526—Carpenter Paper Company, Office and Library 527—Service Industial Rental Supply, Office and Library 528—IBM Corporation, Office and Library 529—Crane & Company, Office and Library 530—SW Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library 531—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 532—City of Topeka Water Dept., Office and Library 533—Oberhelman Ins. Agency, Liability & Workmens' Comp 534—Kansas Employment Sec. Fund, SS & Unemployment Taxes 535—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 536—Walter M. Markley, Office and Library 537—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library. _ 538—Donella Rainer Heck, Office and Library 539—Luster Wilbur Love, Office and Library 540—Theodore E. Glenn, Office and Library 541—Joseph Guier, Office and Library . 542—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, W H and SS Taxes 543—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 544—Flossie Andrew, Retirement 545—Helen E. Ellis, Retirement 546—Service Indust. Rental Supply, Office and Library 547—Meek's, Inc., Office and Library 548—Addressograph-Multigraph, Office and Library 549—Thacher, Inc., Office and Library 550—Emery Shimer, Office and Library 551—SW Bell Telephone Co., Office and Library 552—Kansas Power & Light Co., Office and Library 553—City of Topeka Water Department, Office and Library 554—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 555—Walter M. Markley, Office and Library 556—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library 557—Donella Rainer Heck, Office and Library _ 558—Luster Wilbur Love, Office and Library 559—Theodore E. Glenn. Office and Library 560—Joseph Guier. Office and Library 561—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank. SS & Unemployment Taxes 562—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 565—Flossie Andrews. Retirement 564—Helen E. Ellis, Retirement 565—Service Industrial Rental Supply, Office and Library 566—Dictaphone Corporation, Office and Library 567—Crane and Company, Inc., Office and Library 568—Meek's. Inc.. Office and Library 569—Ripley's, Office and Library 570—Ed Marling Stores, Inc., Office and Library 571—The Meade Company, Insurance 572—National Carloading Corp., Office and Library 573—SW Bell Telephone Co., Office and Library 574—Kansas Power & Light Co.. Office and Library 575—City of Topeka Water Department. Office and Library 576—Elliott's Lock & Mower Sup., Office and Library 577—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library _ 578—Walter M. Markley, Office and Library 579—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library 580—Donella Rainer Heck, Office and Library _ 581—Luster Wilbur Love. Office and Library _ —
Amount
;...
205.54 202.56 150.00 146.32 130.00 473.95 3.50 8.00 6.41 1.54 25.63 25.09 3.60 18.46 28.51 191.72 76.02 1.83 114.67 51.05 486.65 294.71 274.71 235.35 245.12 205.54 202.36 475.95 150.00 146.32 130.00 6.20 94.56 26.02 5.00 3.05 115.80 88.02 2.13 486.65 294.71 274.71 235.53 245.12 205.54 202.36 475.95 150.00 146.32 150.00 3.60 26.00 23.46 5.63 1.40 1.75 568.00 4.09 202.45 72.01 1.52 39.77 486.65 294.71 274.71 255.53 245.12
62
PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
March
BUDGET ACCOUNT—Continued. Date 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 7- 2 7- 2 7- 2 7- 2 7- 2 7- 2 7- 2 7- 2 7- 2 7- 2 7- 2 7- 2 7- 2 7-16 7-25 7-23 7-23 7-23 7-23 7-23 7-23 7-23 7-23 7-23 7-23 8- 6 8- 6 8- 6 8- 6 8- 6 8- 6 8- 6 8- 6 8- 6 8- 6 8-16 8-16 8-16 8-16 8-16 8-16 8-16 8-16 8-16 8-16 8-16 8-16 9- 5 9- 5 9- 5 9- 5 9- 5 9- 5 9- 5 9- 5 9- 5 9-17 9-17 9-17 9-17 9-17
No.
Favor of
For
582—Theodore E. Glenn, Office and Library 583—Joseph Guier, Office and Library 584—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, SS & Unemployment Taxes 585—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Retirement 586—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 587—Helen E. Ellis, Retirement 588—Service Industrial Rental Supply, Office and Library 589—The Kensett Office Machines, Office and Library 590—International Bus. Machines, Office and Library 591—Meek's Inc., Office and Library 592—Crane & Co., Inc., Office and Library 593—Carpenter Paper Company, Office and Library 594—Peacock Laundry, Office and Library 595—Thacher, Inc., Office and Library 596—SW Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library 597—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 598—City of Topeka Water Department, Office and Library 599—IBM Corporation, Office and Library _ 600—Dictaphone Corporation, Office and Library 601-—Kansas Employment Security Fund, SS and Unempolyment Taxes 602—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 603—Walter M. Markley, Office and Library 604—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library 605—Donella Rainer Heck, Office and Library 606—Luster Wilbur Love, Office and Library 607—Theodore E. Glenn, Office and Library 608—^Joseph Guier, Office and Library 609—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Retirement _ 610—Flossie Andrews, Office and Library 611—Helen E. Ellis, Office and Library 612—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, SS & Unemployment Taxes 613—Ripley's, Office and Library 614—Thacher, Inc., Office and Library 615—Service Industrial Rental Supply, Office and Library 616—Carpenter Paper Company, Office and Library 617—Meek's, Inc., Office and Library 618—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library 619—D. D. Richards Supply Company, Office and Library 620—SW Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library 621—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 622—City of Topeka Water Department, Office and Library 623—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 624—Walter M. Markley, Office and Library 625—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library 626—Donella Rainer Heck, Office and Library 627—Luster Wilbur Love, Office and Library 628—Theodore E. Glenn, Office and Library 629—James B. Traylor, Office and Library 650—Joseph Guier, Office and Library 651—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, SS & Unemployment Taxes 652—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Retirement 655—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 654—Helen E. Ellis, Retirement 655—Recordak Corporation, Office and Library 656—Meek's, Inc., Office and Library 637—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library 638—Addressograph-Multigraph, Office and Library 639—Commercial Office Supply Company, Office and Library 640—Service Industrial Rental Supply, Office and Library 641—SW Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library 642—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 645—City of Topeka Water Department, Office and Library 644—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 645—^Walter M. Markley, Office and Library 646—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library 647—Donella Rainer Heck, Office and Library 648—Luster Wilbur Love. Office and Library
Amount 205.54 202.36 473.95 150.00 146.32 130.00 3.60 94.09 9.44 74.11 16.97 16.96 6.77 5.33 157.28 47.34 2.75 13.74 5.16 28.35 486.65 294.71 294.39 246.89 245.12 217.19 202.36 150.00 146.32 130.00 448.06 1.40 2.25 5.40 2.41 3.87 16.18 3.84 68.10 90.20 5.98 486.65 294.71 294.39 246.89 245.12 217.19 215.54 202.56 531.56 150.00 146.52 150.00 28.33 75.30 42.17 8.82 6.40 3.60 160.60 71.75 5.61 508.40 294.71 294.59 246.89 245.12
1963-64
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
63
BUDGET ACCOUNT—Concluded. Date
No.
9-17 9-17 9-17 9-17 9-17 9-17 9-17 9-30 9-30 9-30 9-30 9-30 9-30 9-30 9-30 10- 7 10- 7 10- 7 10- 7 10-18 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 11-6 11- 6 II- 6 11-6 11- 6 11- 6 11- 6 11- 6 11-6 11- 6 11-6 11- 6 11-20 11-20 11-20 11-20 11-20 11-20 11-20 11-20 11-20 11-20 11-20 11-20 12- 9 12- 9 12- 9 12- 9 12- 9 12- 9 12- 9 12- 9 12-13 12-17 12-17
649—Theodore E. Glenn, Office and Library 650—James B. Traylor, Office and Library 651—Joseph Guicr, Office and Library 652—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, SS & Unemployment Taxes 653—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 654—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 655—Helen E. Ellis, Retirement 656—Service Industrial Rental Supply, Office and Library 657—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library 658—Carpenter Paper Company, Office and Library 659—Addressograph-Multigraph, Office and Library 660—International Business Machines, Office and Library 661—Meek's, Inc., Office and Library 662—SW Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library 663—City of Topeka Water Department, Office and Library 664—IBM Corporation, Office and Library 665—Meek's, Inc., Office and Libbrary 666—Hoover Department, Office and Library 667—Kansas Power and Light Company, Office and Library 668—Kansas Employment Sec. Fund, SS & Unemployment Taxes 669—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 670—Walter M. Markley, Office and Library 671—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library 672—Donella Rainer Heck, Office and Library 673—Luster Wilbur Love, Office and Library 674—Theodore E. Glenn, Office and Library 675—James B. Traylor, Office and Library 676—Joseph Guier, Office and Library _ 677—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, SS & Unemployment Taxes 678—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 679—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 680—Helen E. Ellis, Retirement 681—Carpenter Paper Company, Office and Library 682—Peacock Laundry & Cleaners, Office and Library 683—Ripley's, Office and Library 684—Dictaphone Corporation, Office and Library 685—Addressograph-Multigraph, Office and Library 686—Meek's, Inc., Office and Library 687—Service Industrial Rental Supply, Office and Library 688—Crane and Company, Inc., Office and Library 689—Commercial Office Supply Company, Office and Library 690—SW Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library 691—Kansas Power and Light Company, Office and Library 692—City of Topeka Water Department, Office and Library 693—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 694—Walter M. Markley, Office and Library 695—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library 696—Donella Rainer Heck, Office and Library 697—Luster Wilbur Love, Office and Library 698—Theodore E. Glenn, Office and Library 699—James B. Traylor, Office and Library _ 700—Joseph Guier, Office and Library 701—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, SS & Unemployment Taxes 702—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 703—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 704—Helen E. Ellis, Retirement 705—Service Industrial Rental Supply, Office and Library 706—Addressograph-Multigraph, Office and Library 707—Meek's, Inc., Office and Library 708—Crane and Company, Inc., Office and Library 709—First National Bank of Topeka, Office and Library 710—SW Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library 711—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 712—City of Topeka Water Department, Office and Library 713—M. F. Leonard, County Treasurer, Real Estate Taxes-1963 714—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 715—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library
Favor of
For
Amount 217.19 215.54 202.36 488.06 150.00 146.32 130.00 3.60 21.32 5.69 4.73 9.43 16.40 196.50 4.15 6.87 4.15 9.77 58.94 24.26 508.40 96.37 294.45 246.89 284.71 217.19 215.54 202.36 439.56 150.00 146.32 130.00 10.84 5.23 1.39 56.00 12.00 .69 3.60 84.17 12.76 132.61 56.02 2.83 508.40 96.37 294.41 246.89 284.71 217.19 215.54 202.36 439.56 150.00 146.32 130.00 4.05 11.45 6.92 1.79 5.00 151.97 111.68 2.52 5,415.72 508.40 294.41
64
March
PROCEEDINGS OF T H E BUDGET ACCOUNT—Continued.
Dale 12-17 12-17 12-17 12-17 12-17 12-17 12-17 12-17 12-17 1964 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-29 1-29 1-29 1-29 1-29 1-29 1-29 2- 7 22222222222222-
No. Favor of POT 716—Donella Rainer Heck, Office and Library 717—Luster Wilbur Love, Office and Library 718—Theodore E. Glenn, Office and Library 719—^James B. Traylor, Office and Library 720—Joseph Guier, Office and Library 721—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Retirement 722—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 723—Helen E. Ellis, Retirement 724—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, SS & Unemployment Taxes
Amount 246.89 284.71 217.19 215.54 202.36 150.00 146.32 130.00 432.31
725—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library 726—Service Industrial Rental Supply, Office and Library 727—IBM Corporation, Office and Library 728—Ripley's, Office and Library 729—Addressograph-Multigraph, Office and Library 730—Commercial Office Supply Company, Office and Library 731—SW Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library 732—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 733—City of Topeka Water Department, Office and Library 734—The Meade Company, Insurance ; 735—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 736—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library 737—Donella Rainer Heck, Office and Library 738—Luster Wilbur Love, Office and Library 739—Theodore E. Glenn, Office and Library 740—James B. Traylor, Office and Library 741—Joseph Guier, Office and Library 742—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, SS & Unemployment Taxes 743—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Retirement 744—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 745—Helen E. Ellis, Retirement 746—Kansas Employment Security fund, SS & Unen^ployment Taxes 747—Commercial Office Supply Company, Office and Library 748—Russ Farm Market, Office and Library749—Addressograph-Multigraph, Office and Library 750—Crane and Company, Inc., Office and Library 751—Carpenter Paper Company, Office and Library 752—SW Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library 753—City of Topeka Water Department, Office and Library...754—Charles S. McGinness, Office and Library 755—Mrs. Helen M. Crossen, Office and Library 756—Donella Rainer Heck, Office and Library 757—Luster Wilbur Love, Office and Library 758—Theodore E. Glenn, Office and Library 759—James B. Traylor, Office and Library 760—Joseph Guier, Office nad Library 761—Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, SS & Unemployment Taxes. 762—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Retirement 763—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 764—Helen E. Ellis, Retirement 765—Service Industrial Rental Supply, Office and Library 766—Peacock Laundry, Office and Library 767—Crane and Company, Office and Library , 768—Kansas Power and Light Company, Office and Library
33.43 7.20 58.17 1.26 46.47 32.98 172.85 256.63 8.91 169.67 486.65 294.41 246.89 284.71 217.19 215.54 202.36 475.81 150.00 146.32 130.00 12.42 3.53 7.82 4.61 33.74 12.05 135.40 2.13 486.65 294.41 246.89 284.71 217.19 215.54 202.36 475.81 150.00 146.32 130.00 1.80 4.31 .82 295.32
CHARITY FUND. Date 1964 2- 4 2- 4
No.
Favor of
Amount
For
CH-1—Kansas Masonic Home, Grand Lodge Relief Reimbursement CH-2—S. Allan Daughetry, Superintendent, Grand Lodge Relief Reimbursement
$
5,090.00 379.00
1963-64
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
L Y N N R. BRODRICK CHARITY F O U N D A T I O N Date
No.
196} 5-13
Favor of
BR-1—Floyd A. Palmer, Grand Treasurer, Bond Purchase
65 FUND.
For
Amount $
1,000.00
PER DIEM CHECKS ISSUED FOR 1964 ANNUAL COMMUNICATION (BY-LAW 2-308-9-19) 1963 DISTRICT DEPUTIES.
Dist. No. Name 3—Orvill K. Lawson 4—Porter O. Breeze 5—Hoeard L. Settle... 6—Ralph H. Barker 9—Arthur A. Day 14—Joseph C. Littrell 16—Irvin M. Carrow 17—Leslie J. Alber 18—Homer Thomason 20—Charles J. Reise 22—Francis K. Darr 23—Lewis C. Carter 24—Laverne H. Spears 25—Richard H. Hart 31—Ira L. Thomas 34—Alfred C. Boline 36—Alfred V. Byarlay 37—Thomas L. Parry 38—W. Ernest Mason 40—Dale F. Scott '.. 41—Milton D. Anderson 42—George B. Willis 45—Lester H. Butterfield
Amount $20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
Dist. No. Name 46—Harry L. Hatfield 47—Marion R. Sumner 48—Ralph J. Postlethwait, Jr 49—Lawrence P. Aeschilman 50—Elbert G. Duff 52—Raymond L. Curtis 53—^A. Calvin James 55—Elmer E. Wesseler 56—Richard G. Siegrist 57—J. Howard Hill 58—William E. Thornhill 63—Robert P. Wilhite 64—Marion B. Weeks 65—Amos Caprez 66—Martin E. Oliva 68—Robert F. Rapp 69—Joseph L. Calliham 73—Roe H . Bruns 76—Joe E. Smith 77—Durham J. Homedale 78—^Nealy O. Yeoman 79—Roy L. Searls
Amount $20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
1964 DISTRICT DEPUTIES.
Dist. No. Name 1—Leonard H. Foster 3—Ralph E. Wilson 4—LeRoy W . Stone 5—Tony E. Partridge 7—M. Worland Cox 8—John E. Henning 10—George D. Sharp 12—Voral L. Manson 13—Louis Dale 14—Ora M. Carpenter 15—Herbert R. Spencer 16—Benjamin W . Grimm 17—Gordon Alvis, Jr 20—Charles J. Sheetz 22—George L. Mast
Amount $20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
Dist. No. Name 23—George H. Robison 24—Roy F. Robertson 25—Leigh S. Mathers 26—H. Paul Cain 27—John M. Rogers 29—Paul C. Bostick 30—Arnold C. Fuhrken 31—Robert U. Gillespie 32—Harris E. Ramsour 33—Wm. S. (Bill) Armfield 35—Linville M. Mabry 36—Basil E. Capps 37—Herbert V. Feebler 38—Gerald R. Shupe 40—Carl R. Trude
Amount 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Dist. No. Name 41—Archie J. Isaacson 42—Faye M. McConnell 43—Glenn E. Kohr 45—L. Eugene Toms A(,—Millard T. Munger 47—LaVerne P. Marks A')—Nevan Riner 50—Clyde O. Caywood
Amount 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
March
Dist. No. Name Amount 52—F. James (Jim) Woodward . 20.00 53—Thomas J. Greenwood .- 20.00 55—Richard A. Willis 20.00 56—Robert. D. Kellogg 20.00 57—Guy R. Shriver 20.00 58—Victor A. Nye 20.00 59—Arlie G. Archer 20.00 60—Carl A. Bible 20.00
COMMITTEEMEN. Lodge No. 68—Samuel 153—Sidney 158—Gilbert
Name B. Kaplan F. Dafforn C. Handke
Amount $20.00 20.00 20.00 LODGE
Lodge No. Name 1—Donald E. Utz :2—Lawrence I. Tate, Jr.... 3—Floyd A. Bosler -4—Billy A. Shepley 5—Marvin L. Coffey 6—John A. Golden 7—Melvin E. Harris 8—Roy A. Meyers 9—George E. Musick ,10—Bernard F. Pelton .11—James W . Lienberger 12—Kenneth L. Helstrom... 13—Henry A. Meyer "14—^John D. Robbins 15—Obie E. Young :l6—Henry V. Beck :17—Phillip C. Boley :18—Frederick A. Gardner... 19—Oscar D. Smith 20—William H. Coverdale 22—Stacy A. Johansen 24—Herman D . Edwards 26—George W. Dame 27—Norman L. Clem 30—Emery W . Bever 32—John Henderson 33—Franklin E. Steinshouei 35—George W . Alter 36—Clarence W . Norris 37—Delmar F. Foster 39—Glen E. Diggs 41—Raymond E. Slankard 4 2 — I . Winters Funck 44—Ezra M. Long 45—Gleim L. Knapp
Lodge No. Name 322—Vaughn H. Davis 397—Harold L. Elmquist
Amount 20.00 1.62
REPRESENTATIVES.
Amount $20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
Lodge No. Name Amount .... 20.00 46—Milton H. Butler.. .... 20.00 47—Glenn M. Post 48—Eugene I. Gray.. .... 20.00 49—George R. Caraway 20.00 50—Chester T. Kelsey 20.00 51—Chris J. Byers 20.00 53—Clarence Noe, Jr 20.00 54—Donald A. Peterson 20.00 57—Kenneth D. Nowling 20.00 58—Donald E. Davis 20.00 59—L. E. Rogene Borgen 20.00 60—Gail R. Morrison 20.00 61—Roy A. Stroup 20.00 63—Glenn E. Williams 20.00 6A—Jack R. Euler 20.00 65—James O. Neal 20.00 66—George H. Hudson 20.00 68—William C. Throckmorton.. 20.00 69—Beryl D. Rakes... 20.00 70—Carl E. Treen 20.00 71—Allen T. Jones 20.00 72—Raymond H. Starnes 20.00 73—George W. Huber 20.00 74—Gilbert H. Finlay 20.00 75—Jacob R. Shaver 20.00 76—Obed W . Harmonson 20.00 79—Wilfred L. Smith 20.00 80—C. Robert Spain 20.00 83—John S. Reese 20.00 84—Charles M. Fulton 20.00 86—Ralph R. Evans 20.00 87—Herschel R. Rhea 20.00 89—Darwin E. SkiUett 20.00 90—Clarence M. Lynn, Jr 20.00 91—Bruce L. Ungerer 20.00
1963-64
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
Lodge No. Name Amount 93—Edward L. O'Donnell 20.00 94—Theron T. Sutton 20.00 95—Christopher D. Puckett 20.00 96—Carl W . Mahany 20.00 97—Donald J. Rayburn 20.00 98—Alvin W . Garten _,._ 20.00 99—James H. Slaymaker 20.00 100—Ralph C. McEIroy, Jr 20.00 102—Fred J. Masters 20.00 104—W. Donald Darby-. 20.00 105—Harvey Wood, Jr 20.00 107—George H. Johnson 20.00 108—James C. Query __ 20.00 109—L. John Redelfs 20.00 112—Jack H. Beard 20.00 113—John D . Trude 20.00 114—Cecil E. Hepler 20.00 115—Earle D. Binford 20.00 116—Elmer E. Hunsaker 20.00 117—Phillip R. Stephens 20.00 118—Floyd E. Russell 20.00 123—Burnell U k e n s . . . 20.00 126—W. Roy Williams 20.00 127—Edwin P. Allen... 20.00 128—Rudolph W . Koukol 20.00 129—Eldon J. Saylor 20.00 130—George N . Haas -...; 20.00 131—Burl L. Kettler 20.00 132—Overton M. Davis 20.00 133—Harry L. Burnett 20.00 134—William T. Schlichter 20.00 135—Edward D. Bradshaw 20.00 136—David J. Shinn 20.00 138—Robert N . Crow 20.00 139—Charles A. Dudley 20.00 140—^Warren C. McFarland 20.00 142—Bill T. Smith 20.00 143—Richard T. Ford 20.00 144—Carl F. Harder... 20.00 145—Charles G. Jordan 20.00 146—Albert D. Morrison. 20.00 147—Claude W . Ayler 20.00 148—Jerry J. Rogers 20.00 149—Ivan A. Engel 20.00 150—Maurice H. Miller 20.00 152—Russell L. Booth 20.00 153—W. Herbert Snodderly 20.00 159—Clyde W . Davies 20.00 162—Ira L. Haxton 20.00 163—George W. Hughes 20.00 164—Deloit J. Peterson 20.00 165—Marshall O. Swaim 20.00 166—Roy E. Dittmer 20.00 167—Darrell D . Atteberry 20.00
Lodge No. Name 168—William E. Everhart 169—John D. Stryker 172—Lowell I. Sell 174—Claude L. Overmiller.. 175—Alfred J. Willis 177—Carl D. McCord 178—John H. Abel 179—^Jack F. Kersting 180—Kenneth W. Taylor 181—Myron G. Johnson 183—Clarence W . Mitchell 184—Clarence E. Quanz 185—L. Glen Jenkins 186—Keith P. Nicodemus 187—Roy L. Surridge 188—Roger R. Force 189—Kenneth G. Cooper... 190—Elmer J. Yonally 191—Cecil F. Jones 192—Clarence E. Bradford 193—Elijah J. Colglazier 194—Roy W . Bryant 195—David S. Creep 198—Elmer D . Svaty 199—Glenn L. Hathaway 200—J. Clarence Bowersock 201—Karl E. Hartman 204—W. Arthur Scott 205—Harold E. Rowley 206—Thomas W . Elbe 207—William R. Dugan 208—Oscar F. Pitts 210—Melvin L. Butler 211—Paul F. Freeman.. 212—Raymond E. Couch 213—Percival E. Shoemaker 216—Donald Salmon 217—Thomas T. Renfro 220—Homer W . Smith.. 221—Charles N . Tuley 222—Bernard A. Leonard 225—Charles S. Baldry 229—Lee Roy Church 230—Byron Walker 231—Arby L. Durnil 234—Benton F. Luse 235—Lawrence W. Marcellus 236—Robert L. Chitwood 237—Francis E. Kirkland 238—John H. Wall 241—Omar O. Browning 242—Harold H. Walker... 243—Albert Young 244—Timothy .V. Bennett
67 Amount 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 18.20 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
68 Lodge No. Name 245—Max P. Morrison 246—Clayton F. Ladwig 247—Howard C. Campbell 249—Donald W . Cox.. 251—Delbert N . Hoppes 252—John L. Rigg 253—Charles C. Beamer 254—Jack D . Hearn 256—James R. Kessler 257—Deane L. Arnold 258—Eugene P. Richardson 259—Wesley W . Nelson... 261—Franklin R. Tracy. 262—James R. Derden 263—Arthur J. Hardesty 264—Calvin E. Boethin 265—Gilbert S. Hayes... 266—Peter B. Moore.... 267—Marion W . Lowry 269—C. Willis Stinson 270—Earl R. Watts 271—L. Dale Hefton 272—Ralph J. Falwell, Sr 273—Jim L. Palmer 274—Charles E. Mishler 275—Phillip E. Fleener 276—Glenn W . Vincent.... 277—Landon D . Haydock 278—George L. Luty.... 279—Gilbert L. Selfridge 281—^Kenneth Wente 283—Maurice L. Johnson 284—Milton C. Mollhagen 285—James W . Troyer 286—Roy J. Smith, Jr 287—Lloyd D . Bradley 288—Elmer F. Anderson 290—Ralph Carmicheal 291—Walter E. Hoke 293—^John E. Fleener 294—Keith V. Neifert... 295—Norman L. Hadley 296—Howard D . Stauth 297—George I. Merritt 299—Claude S. Moore 300—Bobby G. Grantham 301—Edward A. Fry 302—Roderick B. Bentley 303—Wilburn C. Butcher 304—Charles A. Robinett 309—William D. Lewis 310—Marvin L. Wendel 311—^William L. Albright 312—Ethan Quakenbush...-.
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
Amount 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 5.40 20.00 17.25 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
Lodge No. Name 313—Donald D. Pruitt 314—Ralph S. McCrea 315—Wallace W . Erikson 316—Calvin C. Reed 317—Rodney C. New 319—Charles T. Marsilf 320—Foster Evans 321—Wence S. Goodwin 322—^James R. Tush 323—David H. Milne, Jr 324—Gordon R. Hoad 326—Harold E. Scott 327—Ray L. Cox 329—Raymond Dziadula 330—Wendell E. Brozek 331—Oliver M. Sears 332—Chester A. Long 333—Glenn H. Palmer 334—Lloyd D. Everett 335—Glenn H. Weaver 336—Earl C. Dunigan..... 337—Dale O. Evans.... 338—Donald L. Badders 340—Dick Horton 343—Arthur W . Besthorn 345—Joseph L. Paul, Jr 350—James L. Leffel 352—William G. Houston 353—Arthur C. Carlson 355—Carl H. Mills 356—Dennis B. Shields 358—F. Donald Burnett 360—William Carter 361—Herman A. Disque 362—Glen J. Leshosky 364—Joseph M. Ballew 365—William E. Shields 366—Dean W . Wagner 367—Jack A. Elliott , 368—Aubrey T. Stewart 369—William T. Carter 370—Elmer Murphy 371—Donald D. Hudson 372—Ralph A. Eubanks.... 373—James E. Smith 374—Roy E. Morgan 376—Collis P. Lamb 379—George C. Clinesmith 381—Houston G. Stubbs 383—Roy D. Crist 384—Glenn A. Maris 385—F. Ray Canada 386—Ben H. Dunbar 392—August Eisenbach
March Amount 20.00 20.00 20.00 11.95 17.05 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 3.65 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
1963-64
69
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
Lodge No. Name 393—Clarence E. Vaught 396—Donald H. Swezey 397—E. Edward Cole 398—Howard A. Huning 399—Robert L. James... 400—Ulys Ford 402—Clarence W . Little 403—Albert J. Ambrose 404—Fred N . Crum 407—Glen E. Badger... 408—Norman J. Nemmers 410—Christian L. Ikenberry 413—Frank D . Wetmore 414—Clair L. Legere 415—Jack Welter 417—John E. Stover 418—Dale E. Roll
Amount 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
Lodge No. Name 419—Leonard D. Dodge 420—Cecil H. Hill 421—Donald W . Calkins 422—Robert D . Harding 423—John A. Yelek 424—Paul E. Gibler 430—Robert S. Collins-. 433—Lawrence E. McKee 435—Donald U. Hickok 436—Glen W . Hinrichs 437—John N . Stewart 440—George D . Clark 441—Loren W . Puyear..... 442—Jarrold T. Shaw 444—Ray E. Haberstroh 445—Robert D . Elser 449—Jack B. Denton
Amount 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
LODGES W I T H O U T REPRESENTATION A T GRAND LODGE 1964. Published No.
Name or Location 25—Oketo 28—Eldora 29—Pacific 31—Arcana 40—De Sota 52—Pottawatomie 55—Troy 78—White Cloud 81—New Albany 82—Tuscan 92—Devon 101—Euclid 122—Clifton 155—Hope 156—Dexter 157—Haven 176—Prairie Queen 182—Burrton 196—Madison 197—Canton 202—Delphos 215—Walnut City 218—Landmark
in connection with provisions No.
Name or Location 223—Joppa 224—Anchor 228^Potwin 232—Greenleaf 233—Clinton 239—Urbana 240—Soldier 248—Albert Neese 250—Whiting 260—Medicine Valley 280—Antiquity 282—Alpha 289—Emerald 318—Wallace 325—La Harpe 328—Gypsum City 339—Lane 341—Parker 342—Maple City 344—Ashlar 347—Spivey 348—Hoxie 349—^Narka
of By-Law No.
3-621
Name or Location 351—Scammon 354—Summerfield 378—Stan Smart 380—White City 382—Wilsey 388—Spearville 389—Freeport 391—Sylvia 394—Coats 401—Latham 40 5—Kensington 406—Hugoton 409—Haviland 411—Climax 412—Wilmore 428—Pretty Prairie 429—Burdick 431—Minneola 432—Deerfield 438—West Gate 446—Satanta 447—Kingsdown
70
PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
March
CERTIFICATES OF PROFICIENCY. The following certificates have been issued during the year. " U " signifies unlimited. These were divided among the Lodges as indicated, (issued prior to February 1, 1964.) No. 2 Loeb, Lazarus—U Renewal No. 3 Boring, Jesse F.—B Carmitchel, Charles A.—B Maple, John W.—B Stinnett, Carl—B No. 8 Sciortino, Louis V.—B Young, Claud F.—U Renewal No. 12 Andrews, Harry W.—A McCloud, Harold—U Marin, Louis J. Jr.—B Merwin, George W.—A Sack, Melvin A.—B-A Smith, David G.—A . Whitaker, Wayne W.—B Willey, Robert W . — B N o . 16
• •
Danielson, Durward C.—^U Renewal Graves, Albert H.—B No. 17 Beach, Bennett—A Bush, Carl R.—B Coats, George E.—U Phillips, Clinton—B Quinn, Melvin N.—B Smith, Wayne R.—B-A No. 18 Ames, Loren A.—U Renewal No. 22 Irey, Marvin—B-A No. 24 Zakoura, Frederick Z.—U Renewal No. 27 Farmer, Glenn R.—B No. 29 Yockey, Richard F.—B No. 30 Highbarger, William D.—B No. 32 Philips, H. Gordon—U No. 35 Adkins, Ronald R.—B-A No. 36 Bicker, Robert J.—B No. 37 Moore, F. LeRoy—B
No. 44 Frew, Larry Gene—B No. 46 Schowalter, John A.—B Stephenson, George A.—U Renewal No. 51 Carter, Cecil S.—U No. 54 Dill, John R.—B No. 57 Flesher, Harvey W . — U Funkhouser, Theo Raymond—B Northcutt, Raymond D.—A Plank, William E,—B Quinton, Clifford V.—B No. 60 Blough, Billie H.—A Clements, Jerry—B Sturgis, Lloyd L. Jr.—B No. 61 Baldwin, Franklin—B-A-U No. 68 Kaplan, Samuel B.—U Renewal Miller, Addison T.—U Renewal No. 70 McLaughlin, Gordon L.—B Miller, James A.—B No. 74 Finley, Gilbert H.—U Renewal Reisch, Clifford C — A No. 76 Cuppet, Lyie K.—B Harmonson, Obed W.—B Lock, Richard L.—B Mills, N . Julius—B No. 77 Bishop, Charles L.—U Renewal Trice, James H.—U Renewal No. 86 Cady, Nolan G.—B Cortelyou, Robert W. Jr.—B Doyle, Dewey M.—B Hager, John L.—B-A Jones, Larry R.—B Nichols, John L.—B-A Reese, Fred R.—B No. 87 Tyler, Eugene M.—U Renewal No. 88 Hays, Oscar—B
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No. 90 Kinsey, Donald C.—B No. 93 Bauder, Eugene B.—A Curry, James L.—A McCullough, Thomas A.—A No. 9,4 Deweese, Oliver R.—B McGlinn, Larry F.—B No. 96 Downey, Burl H.—A Edney, Baxter J. R.—B Perry, William B.—B No. 97 Brucker, Milton J.—B Clayton, Clifford F.—B-A Gabel, Richard L.—B Morris, Raymond W.—U Morriss, Orville E.—B Reed, Martin A.—B Roper, Donald K.—B Smith, James R.—A Wiltshire, Mervyn F.—A No. 99 Ashford, George M.—U Renewal Bishop, Warren G.—U Dreibelbis, Fred A.—B Jones, William A.—B No. 100 Piper, Robert H.—U Renewal No. 106 Riley, Paul H.—A No. 110 Carson, Ernest V.—B No. 117 Basey, Clyde V.—B Moon, Preston B.—U Renewal Oden, J. Earl—U Renewal No. 122 Farrow, Darrell A.—A No. 124 Austin, Marvin E.—B Rodman, Gerald E.—B No. 133 Bahruth, Phillip Eugene—B No. 137 Duryea, Walter E.—B No. 140 Van Ordstrand, Lucien R. —U Renewal ' Richardson, Thomas O.—B Stuart, Marvin W-.—B Weller, Ross—B-A No. 150 - - . . " . Robertson, C h a r l e s - B . ^ U , . . .
No. 151 Levering, Hoy K.—A McNown, Jerals W.—A Parsley, Mack W.—A Stewart, W . Bernard—A No. 15^ Clark, David E.—U Dafforn, Sidney ,F.—U Renewal Elliot, Howard V.—U Estes, LeRoy—B Hedding, James W.—B Joyner, George F.—B McDysan, Lowell—B Phillips, Luther H.—U Renewal Ward, Roger CI.—B No. 167 Schrope, Victor W.—U Renewal No. 168 • Brent, Edwin E.—B No. 187 Burton, Arthur D.—A Cobb, Luther A.—B Peck, George E.—B Siegfreid, Charles W.—B. No. 190 Pettyjohn, Dwayne—B No. 201 Blankenship, Gary L.—B-A Breaker, Darvin A. Jr.—B Hartman, Karl E.—A Norden, Ted A.—U No. 204 Getty, Richard W.—U Renewal Jones, Arthur C.—U Renewal No. 225 Bulmer, Everett B.—B-A Jacobson, John E.—B Mathias, Murlyn M.—B Phillips, Charles E.—A Ulrich, Lyle R.—A No. 228 . , • • Edwards, Allen J.—B-A No. 230 Dennis, Laverne—B McKinney, Ray—B No. 231 •• . • . Rogers, W. Clyde—U Renewal No. 238 Hefling, Virgil J.—U Renewal Matzek, Lewis W.^-UI Renewal. No. 243 •.-.:.. • . : Bostick,. FfanklJ-^-U .Renewal. :. Waite, Kenneth ; H . — B . , - : ; • ' White, Vernon T.-^rB-.i? s
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No. 246 Daggett, W . C.—B Daniel, George W . — B No. 253 Eastlack, Glenn—U Renewal Homedale, Durham G.—^U Renewal No. 258 Richardson, Kenneth L.—B No. 274 Mason, Jean A.—B No. 281 Wente, Kenneth—B White, Emanuel—B No. 288 Wuthnow, Roland R.—B N o . 299 Burling, William C.—B Campbell, Alva J.—B Mercer, Clark E.—B Tope, Oscar O.—B No. 300 Bone, Donald W . — B Gatlin, Paul—B Haddock, Charles R.—^A Shorb, Herman A.—^B No. 303 Amos, Gilbert W . — B Auernheimer, Walter S.—B Calico, David J.—B Coulson, Clyde C.—B Davis, Robert L.—U Renewal Headding, Miglo Gering—B Marks, Bruce N . — B Newton, Bruce—U Renewal Porter, Richard A.—^U Renewal Smith, Leslie T.—^U Renewal Taylor, Keith E.—B Whaley, Gilbert L.—^U Renewal No. 306 Rundel, John R.—B-A Taylor, William T.—B N o . 309 Lanquist, Pike—^U Renewal No. 311 Albright, William L.—B-A Bushey, Dale R.—B McMahon, Jack E.—^U Meadows, B. T.—B Russell, Earl L. Jr.—B Stick, Sheldon L.—B Turmond, Edward D.—^U Renewal Vander Beek, William N . —^U Renewal
No. 313 Boring, Arce Mayford—A-B Hickerson, Henry—B-A Newkirk, Jackie L.—B Page, Basil R.—B N o . 314 Robison, E. Glenn—U Renewal No. 318 Babst, Richard R.—B Ward, Charles H. Jr.—B Yeoman, Nealy O.—B No. 320 Evans, Foster—^U No. 321 Goodwin, W . S . ^ B Runzel, Harold L.—B Scott, Larry W.—B No. 322 Davidson, Lawrence I.—A Fine, Cecil R.—B Fine, Ronald K.—B Fitch, Jack L.—A Frame, Keith L.—B Humphreys, Harold C.—A MoUett, Carl B.—II Penson, Paul E.—B Ross, Raymond R.—B Sills, Clarence W.—U Thompson, John M.—^A Tush, J. Richard—U Renewal Weathers, Charles F.—A Hare, Elmer E.—B N o . 324 Barnett, Barna Harold—B Gillham, Clarence O.—U Sprague, W . Lloyd—U N o . 333 Blackwell, Floyd L.—B Ehrig, Paul C.—U Renewal Highnight, Raymond D.—B N o . 335 Spade, Warren L.—B-A Thomas, William M.—B No. 364 Ballew, Joseph M.—^U Dutton, John L.—B Gibson, Walter Wayne—B Olson, Gletm Chester—B No. 365 Broadbent, Hershel F.—B Gum, Wesley—B-A McCall, Scotty—A Marti, John J. Jr.—B Rankin, Duane—B Shields, William E.—A
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No. 366 Nelson, Robert Keith—A Peters, John Willard—A Sprague, George L. Jr.—^U Renewal No. 369 Booth, Leroy C.—A Kost, Richard A.—A Ward, Howard E.—A No. 384 Wheelen, Samuel E.—B No. 385 Cotton, Edwin M. Jr.—B No. 395 Staedtler, Alfred C — B No. 415 Hoekstra, William S.—B No. 420 Taylor, John M.—^U Renewal Wells, Charles A.—U Renewal No. 421 Calkins, Donald W.—U Renewal Carrington, Elton J.—B No. 427 Allen. Weldon D.—B England, Roland B.—A No. 433 Ellard, Arch—^U Renewal Hamlin, Earl—U Renewal Holder, Roy Eugene—B Mast, Levi S.—B Nelson, Harold Lee—A Smith, Warren J.—U Renewal
Tindall, Jesse H.—B Williams, J. Merle—U No. 435 Ford, Jack H.—A Hart, Charles I.—B Heyman, Paul B.—B-A Roberts, Breck F.—A Thomason, Willard D.—B Wells, Fredrick P.—B No. 436 Colin, James C.—U Renewal Cooper, Roy D., Jr.—A Curts, K. Maynard—U Renewal Custer, Taylor F.—^U Renewal Everett, Harry M.—A Gardner, Merle E.—U Renewal Kingery, Harry D.—U Renewal Mitchum, Jay B.—^U Renewal No. 438 Fullerton, Charles W.—A Hale, William B.—B Jamison, Lester C.—B Schumacher, Karl H.—B Stirmett, Arvil L.—A Stude, Joseph F.—B No. 441 Porter, Norman G.—B No. 445 Jennings, Theodore V.—B Myers, Arthur W.—B Powers, Clayton—^A-U Shelite, Orval, Jr.—B Spencer, Travis—A
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List of .Brethren to whim Fifty year emblems were presented during 1963. (List also includes emblems mailed from the Grand Secretary's office up to February 1, 1964.) Name Abell, Pearl G Abildgaard, Ira Allison, Warren D Alquist, Lloyd E Althouse, George 1 Asbury, Glenn H Amaux, Benjamin Arganbright, Glenn T Armstrong, Walter W Austin, John F Backe, George F Baird, Elzie E Baird, George H Baird, William Walter Baker, Harry Chester Baker, John J Banks, Laurance B Barger, Floyd Earl ...,...: Barr, Frank Barrett, Harrison M Baty, Danny K Bauerle, WiUiam Julias Baum, George M Baxter, Miles E... BeDunnah, Ralph Beggs, Percy Williarn;; Belcher, Roy Swain ; Bell, James M :'.: Bell, Robert Bellamy, George Clarence Bender, Con Vera Bennett, Frank Ransom Benson, Martin E. Berkey, Charles L. Jr Berkey, Francis G Bernstein, Morris Betts, Clarence E Beverly, Harry Paul Bitler, Olen George Blades, Ralph C Borah, John Edmond Botsford, Floyd Thomas Bower, Frank Bowser, Arthur A Boyd, William P Brethour, Raymond U Brown, Joseph H.... Brownell, Herbert C Bruckman, Edward H
Lodge No. 277 165 55 134 162 26 261 85 2 303 275 303 16 367 3 286 150 275 99 303 '. 225 433 ; ; 10 68 .....159 225 225 208 341 306 187 18 271 Ill 177 68 90 297 97 137 448 204 225 117 286 .296 303 51 303
Name
Lodge No.
Bruner, Harry S Bunce, James H Bunch, Orville B Burk, Earl R Caffrey, Harley L Caldwell, Charles Clinton Camman, Claude C Campbell, Charles R Campbell, John t ; Campbell, Vernon Keith Carlson, Ernest A Carper, M. F : Carr, Lisle R Carririgton, Roy Smith Carter, Chester A Carter, Robert B. H Castle, John H Cauble, Gettes E Chaloupke, John G Chancellor, Chester A Chappie, Roy" John Charlson, Herbert H Cissna, Volhey Judson Clark, Emriiet W Clark, Frank F Clark, James Erie Clark, Lee B.. Claypobl,'--Charles W........ Clayton, Gilbert M Clifton, Charles A Coates, James A Cochran, Lloyd James Coen, Edwin S Cole, Ralph D Coleman, James Benjamin, Jr Coleman, Leonard G Collingwood, James H Coolbaugh, Samuel J Cooper, Ralph Corbett, Henry Wallace..... Cornelison, Robert M Cornelison, Thomas H Cory, Homer D Cottrell, Vernis R Cox, Fred R Cox, Robert R Crawford, Guy L Creek, Frank E Cunningham, Robert E
303 243 90 171 139 395 103 322 ...322 54 357 360 74 150 246 155 3 103 349 187 103 3 8 59 178 28 84 3 281 103 51 50 39 275 ^6 96 367 189 198 51 185 185 49 367 84 324 220 99 51
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Cuthbertson, Fred A 187 Dailey, Charles B 277 Dale, Frank M 273 Davis, Walter Wm 225 Demain, John G 179 Dickey, John Calvin. 168 Diekraan, August A 190 Diestelhorst, Herman L 2 Dietz, Robert L 1 147 Draper, Walter John 255 Drennan, C. Mac 133 Dressie, Chester W 220 Dum, Charles E 331 Dunn, Noble C 165 Durkee, Charles F 11 Dusenberry, Ralph W 311 Dyer, Jesse E 277 Dymond, Earl J 171 Eakins, Ernest R 77 Ebeling, Charles H 445 Ebert, Charles A '. 303 Eisenbise, Earl 373 Ellenberger, Frank H 90 Ellis, Clarence D.... 51 Ellison, Grbver Cleveland 384 Ellsworth, William E 187 Endsley, Niles C 207 Ericson, George Orlando 225 Erwin, Charles 322 Eubank, George D '. 384 Evans, Carl E 303 Feeley, Clarence E...^ ; 360 Felps, Clemens 1 16 Ferguson, Earl E 21 Fink, Adolph J 246 Fish, Carl Francis.... 293 Forbes, John Clifton 50 Forbes, Harold 0 90 Ford, Edward F 174 Foster, Julian S 117 Fouch, Noah F... 17 Fox, James Leonard ;.237 Foxton, George H 322 Franklin, Charles Benkamin 225 Freeman, Charles T 7 Freese, Herbert L .396 Fritz, George L 260 Frye, Ralph K : < Gallagher, Charles H 103 Gardner, Frank H ...•. _.......187 Garnand, William J. B 246 Gast, Lester Vernon.;;:; 56 Gett)', Richard W ;..!..: : 204 Gidney, Roland D ......;.......,........1X)3
Name
75 Lodge No.
Gilbert, Roy R 86 Gilliland, Wayne E 18 Glenn, Guy Cecil 225 Gloss, Charles E 231 Goldschmidt, John W 179 Gordan, William W 271 Griffith, Charles I 199 Grimes, Sidney E 277 Grinter, William Henry Harrison....4l5 Gunckel, David Otis 306 Guthrie, Jacob M 358 Hackett, E. Carl 23 Hadley, Frank 107 Hall, Willard B 331 Halsey, Herrick R 102 Hamlin, Perle B 51 Hancock, Arthur B 345 Hansen, Herbert Cecil 150 Harding, William C 18 Hardison, Robert E 278 Harris, Frank Clyde 16 Harrison, Harry D 383 Hartley, Melvin Roy 71 Hartman, Joseph E 68 Haubold, Franz Joseph I6l Hauser, Edward '. 147 Haws, Murray W . 103 Hayes, James A 433 Hays, Fred L 102 Hazzard, Perry M 86 Hedman, Warren J 117 Hedrick, Frank D 19 Helman, Carl H 1 10 Helmle, Charles Marion 246 Hemphill, Robert W 199 Henderson, Raymond A 174 Henry, Robert R :.. 187 Henville, Otto F 150 Herman, James Clarence 281 Higginbotham, William A 86 Hildebrand, Harry N:...:...: 283 Hill, Arthur Eugene 106 Hill, Wilbur Lee :..; 201 Hill, John W 326 Hines, James D..;;........ 278 Hodges, W . Carl 51 Hodgkins, Leonard D 71 Holcomb, Zelotus M 371 Hollis, James A....;......; 16 Holmstein, Charles G..:....; ; 133 Holzapfel, Harry C >..... 167 Horacek, William '......:.•.:. 51 Howard, Charles E...•!....'. ..;383 •Howe, Samuel W ,...>.... 349
76 Name Hoyt, Arthur C Hoyt, Samuel W... Hudiberg, Elmer Cleveland Hudson, Levi W Hughes, Carl Franklin Hurd, Fred Ingram, Edgar William Jackman, Harry James Jacobs, William Jr Jameson, Frederick W . Jauss, Herbert 0 Jehlik, Frank J Johnson, Charley F Johnson, Clarence J John, Henry W _ Jones, Elmer Glenn Jones, Wade L Justice, Wilbur Harrison Justus, John W Keener, John D Kelley, Arthur V Kellogg, Jessie C. Kennedy, William S. Kiesow, Herman F King, Ernest V King, Merton E Kirk, James E Klein, Thomas C Knecht, Charles Augustas Knoettgen, Phillip J Kramer, John F Kvasnicka, Vincent B Labbitt, Henry Neil Laman, Charley E Lamb, Roy A Landes, Herbert Ross Laret, Alfred N Lasister, Jesse A Lathen, Wilson F Latimer, Lester A Lawrence, Bean S— Lawrence, John A _ Leatherman, Lee L Legler, Frank Leppelman, Claude E Lewis, Arthur Leveque, Joseph P Little, William D Logan, Bruce Allen Logsdon, Frank D Long, Harry K Loomis, Sydney P Lovett, George W Low, Harry L
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Lodge No. 100 347 107 187 356 230 433 168 51 68 103 129 398 60 187 293 51 404 421 238 17 27 405 I4l 17 228 284 408 369 17 353 417 23 113 307 222 51 19 -339 58 116 —. 18 246 135 107 303 351 269 97 74 60 307 287 303
Name Lowe, Earl G Loyd, Frank H Lucas, Fred J Lundy, Paschal W Lyles, James Blain Lyons, Furman W Mace, Arthur C Manion, George W Mansfield, Harry L Manson, Alexander B Maranville, Ness Marling, Richard E Marshall, Frank Raymond Mayall, James T Menninger, Charles A Merchant, Charles H. Merwarth, Charles H Meyer, Lawrence J. Meyer, Ralph Edward Meyers, Ernest E Meyers, Francis H Milam, Butler R. Miller, Gabriel H Miller, Raymond B Millikan, George W..... Millspaugh, Lawrence Peter. Mohl, Louis F Mong, Clemens Rosco Moore, Edward D Morris, Edwin E. Morse, Murray K.... Mueller, Edward L Mullins, Fred R Murray, Oscar R Myers, Edgar D McCone, Samuel A McCormick, Fred G McGuire, Herbert McKee, Lota L McKinstry, Clarence E McLeland, Charles W McMillin, Edmund Earl McNally, Claude McNeely, Paul P McNickle, George W McVey, Charles L Nauman, Orville Neville, Archibald R Newman, Ed Newton, James T Norlin, Albert Victor. ODaniel, Wilbur Lee Okerberg, John 1 Olson, Oscar F
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Lodge No. 51 363 103 191 395 12 145 321 198 150 191 90 66 107 17 ;.. 68 117 271 24 326 307 187 373 98 3 358 177 94 133 162 179 200 117 307 7 6 43 311 34 103 103 150 19 355 277 307 67 90 42 267 58 230 18 209
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Name Opperman, Arthur T Osman, J. Shannon Pacey, Frank H Palmer Fred A Palmer, Merle G Parker, Charles T Parks, Harry James Parman, Roy S Pate, Clarence H Pauley, Roy S Peabody, Harland B Peter, Edwin H Peters, Harvey M Peterson, Elmer T Peterson, Roscoe E Pettit, Fred E. Jr Phillips, Martin L Phillips, William H Plagens, Eugene A Porter, John A Pratt, John W Purcell, Audray L Purviance, James 0 Quiring, Herman A Quiring, Oscar P Raisch, George H Rankin, Charles H Reed, Thomas Reese, Thomas D Reeves, Fred C Rehkopf, Harrison W Reynolds, George S Rhodes, David C Rhoads, Vernon E Ridgway, Charles W Rigg, Dale Rippetoe, Elva Robert Roach, John M Robinson, Earl L Rogers, Carl P Rogers, John D Root, William Paul Rosecrans, Henry L Ross, Clarence J Rowland, Lawrence A Royer, Paul H Rush, Rolla Z Sage, Olcott W Sanders, Fred Charles Sauder, Aaron L Scharf, Frederick W Schirard, Joseph Schuchart, John Scott, Rufus E
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Lodge No.
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90 237 334 187 288 403 345 392 229 392 326 166 303 283 167 120 51 203 187 238 184 10 103 303 172 158 95 240 187 218 17 322 277 319 187 223 236 45 152 113 3 51 10 147 384 98 103 225 107 196 10 261 85 273
Name Scott, William Seal, Harry E Seekamp, Frederick M. Seeley, Walter E Shattuck, Edgar Sheldon, Festus C Shepard, Frank L Shipley, Roy A Sidle, Charles M. Simmons, Fred Simpson, George L Sisco, Elmer Skaggs, Addison Skidmore, Harry A Sloan, Fred M Smith, Charles 0 Smith, Daniel G Smith, James A Snelleman, William Snyder, Harry Charles Soderberg, Harry W Solt, Luther 0 Sonneman, Bert E Sowers, Clarence R Spear, Herbert H Spencer, Fred G Spiller, John Jr Stahl, Samuel S Stalcup, Charles C Stancliff, Arthur D Stark, Dale Starr, Arthur J Steveland, Pete Stewart, Clarence J Stippich, Walter A Stockdale, Raymond T Stone, Claude F Stone, Walter F Stover, Dr. Samuel H Strannigan, Thomas 0 Streeter, Charles F Stubbs, Clarence H Sultzer, Silas H Swank, Roy C Talbot, Gilbert L Tanquary, Olin Roy Tanquary, Roy Bert Taylor, Emmett N . . Taylor, William Tedro, Morris L Thomas, Claudâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Thomas, Ernest A Thomas, George Byron Thompson, Amos W
77 Lodge No. 187 371 201 117 150 200 105 94 303 405 262 85 45 51 10 315 93 232 150 51 17 16 286 99 51 74 172 3 332 107 415 120 304 441 303 369 98 74 7 100 396 3 58 103 376 71 71 190 8 226 167 224 51 223
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Thompson, Arthur LeRoy Thompson, Claude F Thompson, Milton E Thompson, Fred M. Thomson, John W Tillotson, Eugene C Titus, A. Ernest^ Todd, Frank G Trisler, Ursle L Tucker, Delbert L Twente, John W Vanderwilt, Reuben A Van Dorp, Glenn H Van Scyoc, John J Wachtman, Henry F Wager, Holmes Wagner, Eugene O Wakeman, Ray H Wallace, Clark A Walton, Walter W Washbon, Richard M Waterman, John H..â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Waters, James Bennett Watson, Charles L Werty, George E
LodgeNa. '.
23 3 374 45 169 98 80 250 187 15 6 105 51 28 144 58 217 64 230 271 200 104 384 147 224
Name West, Rolla G Westmacott, Stanley R Wetherton, Clarence W White, Hanson G Whitlock, Lyle H Wilbert, William E. Jr Wilcox, Clinton T. Williams, Roy Willoughby, Ernest D Willson, Harry S Wilson, Paul E Wilson, William S Wilson, William Vernon Withers, George A Wonder, Robert A Wood, Lyle M Woodall, James F Woodruff, George August Woods, Harry L Woods, James Workman, Albert C Wright, Andrew B Wyrick, Charles Jr... Yoakum, Bailey Ziengenbein, Homer L
. March Lodge No. 20 343 51 51 303 129 90 126 403 85 364 277 225 134 150 178 142 225 210 60 221 113 10 171 ..141
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Madison Kansas, April 27, 1963 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Hall of Madison Lodge No. 196 at 1:30 P.M., April 27, 1963 for the purpose of participating in the dedication of the new school building on the outskirts of Madison. The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample form on the First Degree of Masonry, following prayer by the Grand Chaplain with the following officers: M.". R.'. R.'. R.'.
W.". B E N W . GRAYBILL W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON W.". O W E N E . HODGSON W . ' . WILLIAM E . MONTGOMERY
Grand Master :â&#x20AC;&#x201D;. Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden
R.'. W . ' . FLOYD A. PALMER M.". W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S
Grand Grand
Treasurer Secretary
W . ' . WILLIAM E . BRADFORD W . ' . H . JACKSON STATON
Grand Senior Deacon .....Grand Junior Deacon
W . ' . J. STANTON GARRETT W . ' . E. ELMER JOHNSON
Principal Architect Grand Marshal
W . ' . W I L E Y W . MORRIS
Grand Sword
W.". HOWARD V. ELLIOTT W . ' . FORREST D . HAGGARD
Bro. AARON L . SAUDER W . ' . REX O W E N S W . ' . CARL A. CARLSON
W . ' . LORE V. BADER
Bearer
Grand Pursuivant Grand Chaplain
as Grand Senior Grand Junior .-.
Assistant
Steward Steward
Grand
Tyler
Grand
Tyler
M . ' . W.". E. G L E N N ROBISON, Past Grand Master was also present. Procession was formed near the site of the school building and under the direction of the Grand Marshal marched to the auditorium of the school building where a large assembly of faculty, students, school board officials and patrons of the school had assembled to dedicate the beautiful newly completed building. Upon request, the officers of Grand Lodge participated in this by performing the cornerstone ceremony upon a plaque which had been placed in the lobby of the building. Following the dedication ceremony, the officers and brethren returned to the Lodge Hall where the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry following prayer by the Grand Chaplain. The Communication was notable for the reason that all but one of the regularly elected and appointed officers of Grand Lodge were in attendance. The members of Madison Lodge No. 196 proved to be excellent hosts, for a bountiful luncheon was served at the Hall at noon and in the evening officers and their wives were guests at a banquet during which M . ' . W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL presented a 50 year emblem to Bro. AARON L . SAUDER, who responded in a most unusual way for a man of his years. ATTEST: CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S
Grand Secretary B E N W . GRAYBILL
Grand Master
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Topeka, Kansas, May 11, 1963 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the auditorium of the Crestview Elementary School, 2200 Eveningside Drive at 1:30 P.M., May, 11, 1963, for the purpose of participating in the cornerstone ceremonies of the Crestview Methodist Church under construction across the street from the school. The M.". W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened on the First Degree of Masonry, following prayer by the Grand Chaplain, with the following present: M . ' . W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY
as Grand
M . ' . W . ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY R.'. W . ' . O w E N E. HODGSON W . ' . WILLIAM E . BRADFORD
Master
as Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden
R.'. W . ' . FLOYD A. PALMER M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S W . ' . FRANCIS M . BARTLETT Bro. A L V I N W . MURRAY... R.". W.". RICHARD H . HART, D D G M
Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain Grand Orator as Grand Senior Deacon
W . ' . H . JACKSON STATON
.....Grand Junior
Deacon
W . ' . E. ELMER JOHNSON
Grand
Marshal
W . ' . D W I G H T V. DODGE
as Grand Sword Bearer
W . ' . HOWARD V. ELLIOTT GLENN HORST
W.*. CLAYTON E . SMITH W . ' . ROBERT E L D O N M C M A S T E R
W.*. H E N R Y M . GRIFFITH W . ' . K E N N E T H M . DAWSON
Grand Pursuivant Principal Architect
.\
Bearer of Great Lights Bearer of
W.". CARL A. CARLSON
W . ' . LORE V . BADER
Constitutions
as Grand Senior as Grand Junior Assistant
Steward Steward
Grand
Tyler
Grand
Tyler
Thirty eight other brethren were present including M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER, Past Grand Master, R.'. W . ' . Brethren LAVERNE SPEARS and H O M E R
THOMASON, District Deputy Grand Masters of the 25th and 18th Districts respectively, W . ' . WILLIAM E . CAREY, member of the Committee on Trials and Punishments and W . ' . PHIL MCCRACKEN, a member of the Committee on Temple Building and Remodeling. The occasion for meeting was arranged for by the officers and members of Seabrook Lodge N o . 385, a relative young Lodge, organized in 1956. The officers and members of this Lodge had provided excellent accommodations and comfort for the Grand Lodge meeting and a sumptuous dinner for the officers of Grand Lodge and their ladies prior to the meeting. W . ' . HARRY L . WASHINGTON, Master of the Lodge, was on hand to extend a welcome and the greetings of his officers and members. Masters of two other Topeka Lodges were present, W . ' . CLAYTON E . SMITH, who bore the Great Lights of Topeka Lodge N o . 17, and W . ' . RICHARD L. J O N E S , of Siloam N o . 225.
Procession was formed under direction of the Grand Marshal and was preceded by members of the Boy Scout Troop No. 70 sponsored by the Crestview Methodist Church, who formed a color guard. O n arrival at the site, officers participating in the ceremony were seated on a platform, and in due time the ceremony of placing the Foundation Stone was carried out according to Ancient Form and Usage. T h e following list of items were enclosed in the copper box and deposited in the foundation stone.
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1. Small Bible (St. James Version). 2. Blueprint of New Church Building. 3. Church Periodicals, Forecast, The Upper Room, Christian Advocate, and Methodist Story. 4. Program of Cornerstone Ceremony. 5. Methodist Women Christian Assn. Booklet. 6. Pictures of Former Pastors and Present Pastor of Oestview Methodist Church. 7. T h e Church Membership Roster. 8. Roster of Crestview Methodist Church Youth Organization. 9. Roster of Charter Members. 10. A complete Roster of Seabrook Masonic Lodge No. 385, AF&AM. 11. Book of Church Consecration Service. 12. A new Methodist Hymnal. Following the Masonic ceremony, the litany of the Methodist Church for thelaying of cornerstones was said with the Rev. John Duncan, Minister of the churchofficiating. The Masonic procession was reformed following the conclusion of the ceremonies and under direction of the Grand Marshal returned to the school, wherefollowing introductions and several expressions of appreciation to the officers and' members of Seabrook Lodge for all that was done in managing the affair, and! prayer by the Grand Chaplain, the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form oni the First Degree of Masonry. ADDISON C .
IRBY
as Grand -ATTEST: CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S
Grand Secretary.
Master.
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SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N .
St. John, Kansas, May 18, 1963 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in Special Communication in the hall of Ionic Lodge No. 254, St. John, Kansas, at 1:00 P.M., May 18, 1963, for the purpose of laying the Foundation Stone of a new addition to the Public School. The M . ' . W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Master, opened the Grand Lodge in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry following prayer by the Grand Chaplain with the following officers: M.". R.'. M.'. R.'.
W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON W . ' . SAMUEL G . W I L E S W . ' . W I L L I A M E . MONTGOMERY.
W.'. M.". W . ' . W.'. W.'. W.'.
JAMES W . STATON CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S ARLYN E . CONARD T H O M A S C . RAUM E. ELMER J O H N S O N
—
.—
W . ' . ROBERT M . GOUGH W . ' . H. JACKSON STATON
Bro: CHARLES SCOTT CLOWERS
W . ' . CECIL E . VICE W . ' . IVAN H . LUTZ W . ' . REX O W E N S
as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain Grand Orator Grand Marshal
-.Principal Architect as Grand Pursuivant
_
Bearer of Great Lights Bearer of
Constitutions
as Grand Sword Bearer ...as Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward
W . ' . CARL A. CARLSON
W . ' . JACK D . HEARN
Master Master Warden Warden
as Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon
Bro: RUSSELL H . H I E T T W . ' . JAMES E . BEESLEY
Bro: H E R M A N COOPER
Grand Deputy Grand as Grand Senior Grand Junior
Grand
as Assistant
Tyler
Grand Tyler
Following introduction of Grand Lodge officers and others, the Grand Master presented W . ' . J O E C . KOELSCH, the Master of Ionic Lodge No. 254, who extended a most cordial welcome on behalf of the Lodge. There were many responses thanking the officers and members for their cordiality and the fine buffet lunch which had been served to the Grand Lodge officers and their ladies. There were also many expressions of congratulations to the Lodge on the well arranged and excellent appointed hall which they had made over in 1959 and for which the Grand Lodge had laid the cornerstone with appropriate ceremonies on June 6, 1959. Two District Deputy Grand Masters were present: R.'. W . ' . LEROY NEELLY, District N o . 62, Macksville and R.". W . ' . ELMER E . WESSELER, District No. 55, Bushton. Procession was formed under the direction of the Grand Marshal and escorted by a platoon of Knights Templar from St. Omer Commandery N o . 14 Great Bend, proceeded to the new entrance to the addition on the north side of the school. On arrival it was found that despite the threat of rain which had brought light showers earlier in the afternoon, everything had been arranged for carrying out the ceremony. Rain subsided and there were very few sprinkles during the ceremonies. Preliminary to the cornerstone laying, Bro. CLELLAND COLE, Editor of the St. John News, and a former member of the State Legislature, welcomed the Officers of Grand Lodge, introduced school officials and reviewed the growth of Public School District N o . 4 5 . His remarics were most appropriate to the occasion and reflected a fine spirit of cooperation between the community, the schools and
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the Lodge. Bro. COLE concluded by inviting the Grand Lodge to proceed with the cornerstone ceremony, which was carried out according to Ancient Form and Usage by the officers of Grand Lodge under the direction of M . ' . W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Master. The Grand Orator for the occasion, W . ' . T H O M A S C. RAUM, Judge of the District Court of Wichita, and Chairman of the Grand Lodge Committee on Public Schools, delivered a short but most appropriate address upon the responsibility of citizenship. He dealt particularly with our obligations for support of continued advancement in the education of our youth. The address was well received. Following the benediction, the procession was reformed and returned to the Lodge Hall where additional remarks were made before the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form following prayer by the Grand Chaplain. The brethren retired to the dining hall for a social hour and visiting. BEN W .
GRAYBILL
Grand Master. ATTEST: CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S
Grand Secretary.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Hall of Golden Rule Lodge N o . 90 North Topeka, Kansas, June 23, 1963 A Special Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Hall of Golden Rule Lodge N o . 90, AF&AM, at 7:00 A.M. on June 23, 1963, for the purpose of celebrating the Festival of St. John, the Baptist. T h e M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the first Degree of Masonry following prayer by the Acting Grand Caplain, with the following officers present: M . ' . W . ' . FLOYD S. ECORD
as Grand Master
W . ' . ROBERT E . FERGUSON W . ' . WILLIAM E . BRADFORD R . ' . W . ' . L A VERNE H . SPEARS
as Deputy Grand Master ..as Grand Senior Warden as Grand ]unior Warden
W . ' . W I L L I A M E . CAREY
as Grand
W . ' . RAY B . RAMSEY W . ' . O T T O H . EASTMAN
as Grand
W . ' . CARL A. CARLSON R.'. W . ' . FRANCIS K . DARR
Chaplain
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
R.'. W.". H O M E R THOMASON
as Grand Marshal
W . ' . EDWARD G . CLOVER
as Grand Sword Bearer
W . ' . CHARLES J. SHEETZ
as Grand
R.'. W . ' . W . ERNEST MASON R.'. W . ' . RICHARD H . HART
Pursuivant
as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward
W . ' . H O M E R M . PUETT
W . ' . LORE V. BADER
Treasurer
as Grand Secretary
as Grand Tyler
â&#x20AC;&#x201D;
Asst. Grand Tyler
M . ' . W . ' . ECORD announced that the Grand Lodge had been convened under a Special Commission from M . ' . W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Master, and that similar meetings were being held simultaneously in five other cities of the state, to celebrate the Ancient Feast Day of the Fraternity. Approximately sixty brethren were present for the opening ceremony, and following announcements the Brethren proceeded to the Clover Leaf Drive-In for a Continental Breakfast and a worship service, which included reading of the Scriptures and a message by Bro. OSCAR E . BONNY, D D . , Pastor of the Seaman Congregational Church. It was estimated that between five and six hundred Masons and their families were present for this service, following which, the Brethren returned to the Lodge Hall, and after prayer by the Acting Grand Chaplain, Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form, on the first Degree of Masonry. FLOYD S . ECORD
As Grand Master. ATTEST:
RAY B. ilAMSEY as Grand Secretary.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Parsons, Kansas, June 23, 1963 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Hall of Parsons Lodge N o . 117, at 7:00 A.M. June 23, 1963, by M.". W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY, Past Grand Master, acting under a Special Commission from M . ' . W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Master. The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the first Degree of Masonry following prayer by the Acting Grand Chaplain with the following officers: M.". W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY
M.'. W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP M.'. W . ' . E . G L E N N ROBISON R.". W . ' . MELBURN C . BARNES
as Grand
R.'. W . ' . FLOYD A. PALMER M . ' . W.". CHARLES 5. M C G I N N E S S W . ' . ROBERT F . RILEY
W . ' . E. LLOYD COAD R.'. W . ' . ARTHUR A. D A Y
Grand Grand as Grand
Deacon Deacon
as Grand
Marshal
as Grand Sword
R.'. W . ' . HURLEY E , MILLER
R.'. W . ' . HURLEY W : W O O D W . ' . LESTER E . DETWELLER
Treasurer Secretary Chaplain
as Grand Senior as Grand Junior
R.'. W . ' . MARVIN A. ARMSTRONG
R.'. W . ' . J O H N A. W I L S O N
Master
as Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden
as Grand
Bearer
Pursuivant
as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward
W . ' . HENRY C . W R I G H T
as Grand
Tyler
M . ' . W . ' . IRBY announced that this Communication of Grand Lodge was one of six being held simultaneously in various parts of the State for the purpose of observing the Festival of St. John the Baptist, one of the Patron Saints of our Fraternity, and expressed delight at the fact that 57 brethren were present for the opening ceremony. M . ' . W . ' . IRBY expressed appreciation for the effort put forth by W.*. J. EARL ODEN, member of the Committee on Masonic Education who had worked diligently in making arrangements for the meeting. Procession was then formed under direction of the Acting Grand Marshal, and the brethren repaired to the Municipal Auditorium where a continental breakfast was served by a committee of Parsons brethren and the DeMolay boys. The brethren were joined in the breakfast by the wives and families of the brethren, all of whom were invited to attend the worship service which convened promptly at 8:15 A.M. in the auditorium proper. The service consisted of the singing of a hymn, reading of scripture, prayer, and the sermon which was ably brought by Past Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge, Bro. J O H N LUKE G E H M A N , D D . His subject was "Our Three Masonic Saints John." Following the service which concluded at 9:00 A.M., the brethren reformed the procession and returned to the Lodge Hall where the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form following prayer by the Acting Grand Chaplain at 9:20 A.M. ADDISON C . IRBY
as Grand Master. ATTEST: CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S
Grand Secretary.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Overland Park, Kansas, June 23, 1963 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons jf Kansas was convened in the Hall of Overland Park Lodge No. 436, Overland Park, Kansas, at 7:00 A.M., June 23, 1963, for the purpose of celebrating the festival of Saint John the Baptist. This Celebration was arranged for members from Lodges in Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19, together with their families and friends. Preparation for the celebration was under the direction of W . ' . TAYLOR F . CUSTER, Secretary of the Grand Lodge Committee on Masonic Education. The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry following prayer by the Grand Chaplain with the following ofScers: M.". W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL R.'. W.". PORTER O . BREEZE W . ' . TAYLOR F . CUSTER R.'. W . ' . CHARLES D . GALLIPEAU
Grand as Deputy Grand as Grand Senior as Grand Junior
R.'. W . ' . LESLIE J. ALBER... R.*. W.*. HOWARD L . SETTLE Bro. FORREST D . HAGGARD...
Master Master Warden Warden
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain
R.'. W . ' . ORVILLE K . LAWSON R.'. W . ' . FRANK M . K E N N E Y
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
W . ' . E. ELMER JOHNSON
Grand
W.". W I L E Y W . MORRIS R.'. W . ' . RALPH B . BARKER R.'. W . ' . FRED H . ZAHOURA
Marshal
Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward
W . ' . HOWARD V. ELLIOTT W . ' . T O N Y E . PARTRIDGE
Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler
There were 32 other members present, with 18 Lodges represented, at the opening. The members proceeded in their automobiles to the New 50 Drive-In Theater (a distance of about three miles) where they were met at the entrance by DeMolay boys of local Chapters who supervised the parking of automobiles. From 7:30 A.M. until 8:15 A.M. a Continental Fellowship Breakfast, which was a compliment of the Grand Lodge, was served on the patio of the Drive-In Theater, by girls of the local Bethels of Job's Daughters, and Order of Rainbow for girls. At 8:15 A.M. they attended the Worship Service of the Overland Park Christian Church. The Spoken Call t o Worship and Invocation were given by R.'. W . ' . HOWARD L . SETTLE, D D G M of District N o . 5, who also read the Scripture: John 1: 1-23. M.". W . ' . BEN W . GRAYBILL, Grand Master, then extended Greetings and a warm welcome to the more than two thousand in attendance, after which Brother and Rev. FORREST D . HAGGARD, Grand Chaplain, and Pastor of the Church, brought an inspiring and appropriate Message for the occasion. His sermon topic being "The Craftsman". T h e church service was concluded at 9:00 A.M. After another short period of fellowship and refreshments on the patio, the members returned to the Hall of Overland Park Lodge No. 436, where after prayer by the Grand Chaplain the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form at 9:30 A.M. BEN W .
GRAYBILL
Grand ATTEST: HOWARD L . SETTLE
as Grand Secretary,
Master.
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SPEOAL COMMUNICATION. Hays, Kansas, June 23, 1963 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Hall of Hays Lodge N o . 195 at 7:00 A.M. on the morning of June 23, 1963, for the purpose of observing the Festival of St. John the Baptist. It was one of six Communications of Grand Lodge held simultaneously in various parts of the state. The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in due form on the First Degree of Masonry following prayer by the Grand Chaplain, with the following officers: R.- . w.-, . ARTHUR C . HODGSON, Deputy Grand Master as Grand Master R.' . w.- . MARION B . W E E K S , D D G M 64th District as Deputy Grand Master R.- . w.-, . O W E N E . HODGSON Grand Senior Warden R.- . w.v . ROY L . SEARLS, D D G M 79th District as Grand Junior Warden R.- . w.- . MARTIN E . OLIVA, D D G M 66th District as Grand Treasurer R.- . w.v . A. G. ELLIS CUMMINGS, D D G M 67th District as Grand Secretary . WILLIAM JOHNSON, JR., Chaplain N o . 195 as Grand Chaiplain w.v W.',. EARL M . SITTON, N O . 297 as Grand Marshal R.- . w.v. A M O S CAPREZ, D D G M 65th District as Grand Senior Deacon R.- . w.v. NEALY O . YEOMAN, D D G M 78th District as Grand Junior Deacon . HAROLD L . STRANGE, Committee Member as Grand Sword Bearer w.v. DAVID S. GREEP, Past Master N o . 195 as Grand Pursuivant w.v R.- . w.v. D U R H A M J. HOMEDALE, D D G M Dist. N o . 11. as Grand Senior Steward O H N H . HARVEY, Past Master N o . 148.. ...as Grand Junior Steward w.v.. JSHERMAN . BLAIR, Past Master N o . 330 —.. as Grand Tyler w.v. HENRY K .CSMITH, Past Master N o . 160 as Asst. Grand Tyler w.v R.'. W.*. ARTHUR C . HODGSON explained the purpose of the meeting and that he had been commissioned by M . ' . W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Master, to open Grand Lodge and conduct the meeting. T h e brethren then repaired to the Hays Drive-In Theatre for a Continental Breakfast and following that, a worship service was conducted as follows: Call to Worship W.*. A L A N MESKIMEN, Master, Hays Lodge 195 Invocation & the Lord's Prayer W . ' . W I L L I A M JOHNSON, JR. Acting Grand Chaplain Scripture, Matthew 3
W . ' . A L A N MESKIMEN
Hymn—Holy, Holy, Holy Introduction and Greeting
Congregation W.". ROBERT L . JONES, Member Committee on Masonic Education
Sermon
R.'. W . ' .
ARTHUR
C . HODGSON
Music—How Great the Wisdom and the Love Benediction
W . ' . WILLIAM JOHNSON, JR.
The services being concluded, the brethren remained for a brief fellowship, all agreeing the R.'. W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON had delivered a fine sermon appropriate to the occasion. The brethren then retired to the Lodge Hall where the M.'. W . ' . Grand Lodge was closed in due form following prayer by the Acting Grand Chaplain. A R T H U R C . HODGSON
as Grand ATTEST: A. G. ELLIS CUMIMINGS,
as Grand Secretary.
Master.
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Hall of Albert Pike Lodge No. 303 Wichita, Kansas, June 23, 1963. A Special Communication Accepted Masons of Kansas Masonry in the above Hall lowing prayer by the Grand
of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of at 7:00 A.M. on the morning of June 23, 1963, folChaplain, with the following officers:
M.\ W.". RAY W . KINZIE W.". WooDROW W . COLEMAN W.*. REX O W E N S W . ' . K E N N E T H W . SHREVE
as Grand Master as Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden
W.*. £ARL S. BROWN
as Grand
~M..'. W . ' . D. BRUCE N E W T O N
Treasurer
as Grand Secretary
M . ' . W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS
as Grand
W . ' . CARL W . HAGEL W . ' . LESLIE D . SMITH
Chaplain
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
W . ' . THOMAS L . FRANCIS
as Grand
W . ' . HERBERT R . TAYLOR
Marshal
as Grand Sword Bearer
Bro. T H O M A S O W E N RICHARDSON
as Grand
Pursuivant
"W.'. CHARLES H . CHALFANT
as Grand Senior Steward
Bro. RICHARD A L L A N PORTER
as Grand Junior
Bro.
CLARENCE LESLIE HARRIS...
Steward
as Grand
Tyler
Others in attendance according to register. These included Past Grand Master M.'.W.". S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY, District Deputy Grand Masters R.'. W . ' . ELMER E. WESSELER and R.'. W.".
LAWRENCE P. AESHLIMAN, and W.". CHESTER B .
FULLERTON, member of the Committee on Public Schools. Altogether 121 brethren from 38 Lodges signed the register. M . ' . W . ' . RAY W . KINZIE, Past Grand Master, had been commissioned by M . ' . W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Master, to open Grand Lodge and conduct the meeting in connection with a state observance of the Festival of St. John the Baptist. The brethren then repaired to the Pawnee Drive-In Theatre for a Continental Breakfast and following that, a worship service was conducted as follows: Welcome
M . ' . W.". RAY W . K I N Z I E , P . G . M .
Solo....:. Darrell Adkins accompanied by J. Vernon Powell .•Scripture Reading
"Holy, Holy, Holy"
M . ' . W . ' . BRUCE N E W T O N , P.G.M.
St. John I: 1-9, 23 Prayer
Solo Sermon
M.". W.". O T T O R . SOUDERS, P.G.M.
"Remember Now Thy Creator" Adkins-Powell Dr. Ron Meredith Pastor First Methodist Church Wichita, Kansas
Despite drizzling rain a count revealed that 210 cars with an estimated 700 people attended the service and that the sermon was considered outstanding by Ihose who were present and thoroughly enjoyed by all.
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Following a short period of fellowship, the brethren then retired to the Lodge Hall where the M.'. W . ' . Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form, on the First Degree of Masonry, following prayer by the Grand Chaplain. RAY W .
KINZIE
as Grand
Master.
ATTEST: D.BRUCE NEWTON
as Grand Secretary.
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Garden City, Kansas, June 23, 1963 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in a Special Communication in the Lodge Hall of Tyrian Lodge No. 246 A.F. & A. M., Garden City, Kansas, at 7:00 A.M. June 23, 1963, for the purpose of celebrating the Festival of St. John the Baptist. The M.'. W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in due form on the First Degree of Masonry following prayer by the Grand Chaplain, with the following officers: R.'. W . ' . W.'. W.'. M.'. W . ' . W.'. W.'. W.'. W.". R.'. W . ' . R.'. W . ' . R.'. W.". R.". W . ' . R.'. W . ' . W.'.
WILLIAM E . MONTGOMERY, Syracuse RONALD A. HUMIMER, Garden City..H . JACKSON STATON, St. John SAMUEL G . WILES, Macksville WILLIAM J. YOTTER, Leoti RALPH D . STALEY, Garden City W I L B U R L . MORRIS, Garden City D U A N E H . WATERS, Garden City R . P . W I L H I T E , Larned GRADY GRISSOM, Syracuse HAROLD H . BENNETT, Haviland LEROY O . NEELLY, Macksville JOE E . SMITH, Tribune ROBERT GOUGH, Dighton
as Grand Master as Deputy Grand Master. as Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Tyler
R.'. W . ' . WILLIAM E . MONTGOMERY read the authorization from the M.'. W.". Grand Lodge of AF&AM of Kansas to open this Grand Lodge for the purpose of having Morning Worship services to celebrate St. John's Day. The Brethren then proceeded to the local drive in theater where a continental breakfast was served by Finney Chapter No. 359 Order of the Eastern Star. The Garden City Chapter Order of DeMoIay acted as ushers. Rev. H. P. Woertendyke, Past Master of Oak Lodge No. 287, Lebanon, Kansas, presented a sermon on St. John the Baptist which was greatly enjoyed by all present. The management of the local drive in theater made all its facilities available for our use on this occasion. Following a period of fellowship, the brethren returned to the hall of Tyrian Lodge No. 246, where the Grand Lodge was closed in due form on the First Decree of Masonry, following prayer by the Grand Chaplain. WILLIAM E.
MONTGOMERY,
as Grand ATTEST: RALPH D .
STALEY
as Grand Secretary.
Master.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Coffeyville, Kansas, October 12, 1963 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the hall of Keystone Lodge N o . 102 at 1:30 P.M., on the above date for the purpose of laying the cornerstone and participating in the ceremonies attendant thereto for an Educational Building of the First Methodist Church. The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry following prayer by the Grand Chaplain, with the following officers: M . ' . W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL
R.'. W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON R.'. W . ' . O W E N E . HODGSON R.". W . ' . W I L L I A M E . MONTGOMERY W . ' . STUART S. Y O U N G M.". W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S Rev. Bro. LEONARD G . SMOOT
W.". JAMES J. CARSON W . ' . H . JACKSON STATON W . ' . E. ELMER J O H N S O N W . ' . ORRIN L . GRAVES
W . ' . W I L E Y W . MORRIS W.". HOWARD V. ELLIOTT
W . ' . J O H N E . LYBARGER
Grand
as Grand
Treasurer
Grand
Secretary
as Grand
Chaplain
as Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon Grand
W . ' . GEORGE E . PREWITT
W . ' . LORE V. BADER
Marshal
Principal
Architect
Grand Sword Bearer Grand
Pursuivant
Bearer of Great Lights
Bro. CECIL W . H U N T
W . ' . LESTER R . DETWEILER W . ' . REX O W E N S
Master
Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden
Grand
Orator
as Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward as Grand
Assistant
Grand
Tyler
Tyler
and other brethren as per register. M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER, Past Grand Master and R.'. W . ' . HURLEY W . W O O D , District Deputy Grand Master, Independence were present among the brethren. Procession was fromed under direction of the Grand Marshal and descended to the street level where the Brethren were joined by a uniformed escort of twenty Sir Knights under command of Sir Knight ALVA J. STEWART, E . ' . Commander of Lochinvar Commandery No. 52, K.T. The procession then marched to the site of the new building two blocks from the Temple, where preparations had been made for extending every possible courtesy. M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER was the Master of Ceremonies for the occasion. With proper regard for the Ancient Forms and Usages, the laying of the Foundation Stone was then carried out by the M.". W . ' . Grand Master and the officers of Grand Lodge. The Educational Building is an auxiliary of the First Methodist Church whose cornerstone had been laid by the Masonic Fraternity 73 years and 12 days previously on September 30, 1890. An address appropriate to the occasion was delivered by Sir Knight CECIL W . H U N T , as Past E.'. Commander of Lochinvar Commandery and the teacher of the men's class of the church for many years. Following the Masonic ceremony, the Litany of the Methodist Church was said and following the benediction, the procession was reformed and returned to the
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Lodge Hall, where there were many expressions of, appreciation for the wonderful hospitality extended to the officers of Grand Lodge, and their wives, who had been guests of the local Lodge at a noon luncheon at the Dale Hotel. After prayer by the Grand Chaplain, the M.". W . ' . Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry. BEN W .
GRAYBILL
Grand MaHcr. ATTEST: CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S
Grand Secertary.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
LaHarpe, Kansas, November 9, 196} The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Hall of LaHarpe Lodge No. 325, AFScAM, LaHarpe, Kansas at 4:10 P . M . on November 9, 1963 for the purpose of laying the cornerstone and performing the ceremonies of dedication of a new Hall of the Lodge. The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry following prayer by the Grand Chaplain with the following officers: M.*. R.'. R.'. R.'.
W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL W.". ARTHUR C . HODGSON W . ' . JOSEPH C . LITTRELL W . ' . WILLIAM E . MONTGOMERY
W.'. M.'. W . ' . W.'. W.'.
Grand Deputy Grand as Grand Senior Grand Junior
A R T H U R E . NICHOLAS CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S FORREST D . HAGGARD ELROY E . TILLOTSON
Master Master Warden Warden
as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain Grand Orator
W . ' . W I L L I A M E , BRADFORD W . ' . H . JACKSON STATON
Grand Senior Deacon .....Grand Junior Deacon '
W.*. HOWARD L . WADE W . ' . E. ELMER JOHNSON W . ' . W . P H I L MCCRACKEN...
Principal Architect Grand Marshal Bearer of Constitutions
W . ' . FLOYD A. CADE W . ' . CLYDE S. EDWARDS
_
W . ' . HOWARD V . ELLIOTT
Bearer of Great Lights Grand Stvord Bearer Grand
Pursuivant
W . ' . JAMES T . JACKSON
as Grand Senior Steward
W . ' . W A R R E N ARCHIE ROSEBAUGH
as Grand Junior
W . ' . LORE V. BADER
Steward
....as Grand Tyler
After introductions and a welcome from the Master of LaHarpe Lodge No. 325, the nearly one hundred Masons from surrounding Lodges retired to the V F W Hall about three blocks distant, where procession was formed under the direction of the Grand Marshal. Led by a color guard from Boy Scout Troop No. 96, and the band from Moran High School, the procession marched in prescribed Masonic formation to the site of the new Hall where a platform had been erected for officers of the Grand Lodge and others on the program. The later afternoon sun was nearing the western horizon on a fine Autumn afternoon with hardly a cloud or a stir of breeze as the Ancient ceremony was conducted under the direction of M . ' . W.". B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Master, who was pleased to announce that the stone had been laid. W . ' . Bro. ELROY E . TILLOTSON, former Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge made a short address which was appropriate to the occasion, after which the brethren returned to the V F W hall where refreshments had been provided by the ladies of the Order of the Eastern Star. Promptly at 7:00 P.M. the Craft was reconvened for a public dedication of the new hall. Officers and brethren of the Grand Lodge were the same as in the afternoon with the addition of the following brethren who appeared as Bearers of the Symbolic Lodge: W.". W.'.
W I L L I A M L . SHIGLEY HUGH WILSON
W . " . ROBERT V I N C E N T W . * . SINNIE M O G
With the Symbolic Lodge in proper place, the following program was presented for the delight and pleasure of the assembled brethren and ladies. Welcome and Introductions
W . ' . HOWARD L . W A D E , Master of the Lodze
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W.*. FORREST D . HAGGARD, Grand
xVfusical Selections "HAY, LOOK ME OVER"
Chaplain.
LaHarpe High School Triple
"A PERFECT DAY"
Trio L
Solo
D O N HAGEMAN
Ceremony of Dedication
M . ' . W.". B E N W . GRAYBILL, and officers of Grand Lodge
History of the Lodge
Address
W.". ARTHUR E . NICHOLAS
M . ' . W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand
Solo, "BLESS THIS H O U S E "
Presentation of copy of the Charter to Replace one destroyed by Benediction
Master
W . ' . HOWARD H . L u s i
fire
M.'. W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S Grand Secretary. W.".
ELROY
E.
TILLOTSON
At the conclusion of the program, the friends of the Lodge were excused and the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry following prayer by the Grand Chaplain. Then followed a period of fellowship before the brethren departed for their respective homes. It was the concensus of opinion that the brethren of LaHarpe Lodge who lost their hall and furniture in the fire of February 13, 1963 had shown a determination, a zeal for Masonry and a devotion to their Lodge by overcoming almost impossible odds in providing themselves with a small but adequate hall. Most of the work had been done by the members and many donations of time, material, furniture etc were acknowledged, but the grit, desire and determination had been worked out by the small band of brethren. They were congratulated by Grand Lodge officers, and all present, on the fine example which they had set for other more fortiinate Lodges. B E N W . GRAYBILL
Grand /ATTEST: CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S
Grand Secretary.
Master.
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SPECIAL COMMUrflCATION. Lucas, Kansas, November 16, 1963 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, was convened in the Legion Hall of Lucas, Kansas at 7:30 P.M. on the evening of November 16, 1963, for the purpose of dedicating the new Lodge Hall of the Blue Hill Lodge No. 198. The Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry, by M . ' . W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Master, following prayer by the Grand Chaplain with the following officers: M.". R.'. R.'. R.'.
W.". B E N W . GRAYBILL W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON W . ' . O W E N E . HODGSON W . ' . W I L L I A M H . MONTGOMERY
Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden
W . ' . LOUIS E . W O O D W . ' . R A L P H E . KVASNICKA.. W . ' . LAWRENCE C . GILBREATH
W.*. A M O S CAPREZ W . ' . H . JACKSON STATON
as Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon
W . ' . DONOVAN C. WILSON W.". E. ELMER JOHNSON
Bro. ROBERT SPALDING Bro. C. D E N Z E L L STORR ) Bro. E L M E R O . SVATY
—
Principal Architect Grand Marshal
as Grand Sword Bearer Bearer of the Great Lights
f
W.". FRANCIS M . COOPER W.'.JOHN
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain
..as Grand
REX DUWE
I
W.-. DONALD C . FORD
|
Pursuivant
Bearers of the Symbolic
Lodge
W.*. K E N N E T H BRETZ f Bro. CLARENCE S. M A U P I N J
Bro. J I M ZAMECNIK..— W.*. J O H N C . TAYLOR W.". K E N N E T H L . STANDLEY
as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand
Procession was formed under the direction of the Grand marched to the new hall across the street where a large assembly of ladies of the Order of the Eastern Star and many guests filled the flowing. T h e Symbolic Lodge was seated and the meeting called
Tyler
Marshal and brethren and hall to overto order by
M . ' . W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Master. Whereupon, W.". WILLIAM D U W E
extended a welcome to all and invited the Grand Master to proceed with the dedication. T h e Grand Master introduced the Grand Officers, after which the Acting Grand Secretary introduced other temporary officers. The Dedication Ceremony was carried out according to Ancient Form and Usage. Brothers J. REX D U W E and DONALD C . FORD sang the Odes.
Mrs. G E N E
W A R D sang "Bless This House" as the dedicatory song. Following the ceremony the Grand Master introduced M.". W.". HENRY S . BuziCK, J R . , of Sylvan Grove, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge, who made a few remarks. A short history of the Blue Hill Lodge was read by the Secretary, RALPH E . KVASNICKA. All members expressed great joy over the acquirement of the new hall which is completely paid for. The musical selections presented by the Sylvan Grove High School Stage Band under the direction of Mr. GARY W I L E Y were much appreciated by all present. M . ' . W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Master, was called on and delivered a most appropriate address expressing pride that the Grand Lodge held concerning
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the accomplishment of the brethren, also giving the ladies of the Order of the Eastern Star credit and commendation for their part in the project. After the address Mrs. G E N E WARD sang the Benedictory, "The Lords Prayer". The Grand Officers then reformed the procession on the North side of the hall and returned to the Legion Hall, where following prayer by the Grand Chaplain Lodge was then closed in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry. The members then returned to the newly dedicated hall where a fellowship hour was enjoyed by all members and guests in the dining room of the hall. Open House was held and light refreshments were served by the ladies of the Order of the Eastern Star. BEN W .
GRAYBILL,
Grand ATTEST: R A L P H E . KVASNICKA,
Acting Grand Secretary.
Master.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Scandia, Kansas, November 23, 196J The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened ip Special Communication in the gymnasium of the "old" High School at Scandia, Kansas at 1:30 P.M., November 23, 1963 for the purpose of laying the cornerstone and participating in the dedication ceremonies of the new Scandia High School, Rural District N o . 6. T h e M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry following prayer by tlie Grand Chaplain with the following officers: M.". W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL R.'. W . ' . ARTHUR C . HODGSON R.'. W . ' . WILLIAM E . MONTGOMERY W . ' . ELRENO F . SEDERLIN M.'. W . ' . CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S
W . ' . G U Y O . FRAZIER W . ' . ARCHIE J. ISSACSON
Grand Mastes Deputy Grand Master Grand Junior Warden ,
..as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary
as Assistant Grand Secretary as Grand
W . ' . AliLLARD H. MARSHALL W.". W A L T E R H . BERGER
W . ' . ARNOLD J. PERRY W . ' . CHARLES E . TULEY W . ' . E. ELMER JOHNSON W . ' . HOWARD V. ELLIOT
W . ' . GERALD R . DEMPSEY W.". LLOYD M . NELSON
W . ' . FLOYD O . JOHNSON W . ' . CHARLES H . W E S T W . ' . CARL L . JOHNSON W . ' . ROBERT D E A N LEROLD
Chaplin
Grand Orator Princpal
Architect
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon Grand Marshal Grand Pursuivant
as Grand Sword Bearei Bearer of
Constitutions
Bearer of Great Lights as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand
Tyler
After introductions and an appropriate recognition of sorrow for the assassination of the President on t h e day previous, the Grand Marshal was directed to form a procession for the march up the hill to the new school house. T h e procession was headed by a color guard and 16 members of Albert Issaacson-James Larsen Post N o , 193 of the American Legion, and the Scandia Rural High School Band. Approximately 100 Brethren took part in the parade. Upon arrival at the school, every detail had been provided for and the Cornerstone Ceremony was conducted by the Grand Master M . ' . W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL in accordance with Ancient Usage and Custom. In lieu of an Oration, a beautiful prayer expressing sorrow over the loss of the President J O H N F . KENNEDY, imploring God's help for the nation in the days of readjustment was delivered by Rev. Bro. MILLARD H . MARSHALL a Past Master of Onaga Lodge N o . 188. Items included in the copper box sealed on the previous night for placement in the stone, were: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
T h e November 21st issue of the Scandia Journal carrying many pictures of the Scandia Community and a full description of the building, its faculty, and its background. A list of those present when the box was sealed. List of the Officers of the Grand Lodge and of Lebanon Lodge N o . 221. List of the faculty and officers of Scandia Rural High School N o . 6. List of the Officers of Albert Isaacson-Jaraes Larson Post No. 19? "f the American Legion.
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A program of the dedication and cornerstone ceremonies. A part of the front page of the November 22nd issue of the Salina Journal reporting the story of the assassination of President J O H N F . KENNEDY.
8.
The following coins: a 1963 penny, nickel, and a half dollar. 1962 quarter and a dollar bill of 1957 B issue.
A
Following the cornerstone ceremonies, the large gathering adjourned to the auditorium of the school where the dedication program was carried out, and following which there was a coffee and social hour. Approximately 800 were present for the events of a full afternoon. At 5:30 P.M. the Officers and brethren reassembled in the "old" school, where cordial expressions were exchanged by the Master of the Lodge, the chairman of the Committee and our Grand Master. Especial mention was made of the many courtesies extended to the Grand Lodge including the luncheon for Grand Lodge officers and their wives prior to the gathering. Note was also made of the fine fall day with a bright sun and little wind which prevailed, although flags were at half mast and the hearts of all were sorrowing over the tragic dfjath of President Kennedy. The Grand Lodge was then closed in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry following prayer by the Grand Chaplain. BEN W .
GRAYBILL,
Grand ATTEST:
â&#x20AC;˘?,
CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S ,
Grand Secretary.
Master.
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SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N .
Gridley, Kansas, January 14, 1964 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons was convened in the Hall of Hebron Lodge N o . 314, Gridley, Kansas at 9:30 A.M., January 14 ,1964, for the purpose of conducting Masonic graveside ceremonies and participating in the funeral rites of our late beloved Past Grand Master and Grand Lecturer of the Grand Lodge, M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON. The M.'. W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the Third Degree of Masonry by M . ' . W . ' . FLOYD S. ECORD, Past Grand Master, upon a special request from M . ' . W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Master, and following prayer by the Grand Chaplain with the folowing officers: M . ' . W . ' . FLOYD S. ECORD
M . ' . W . ' . CLAUD F . YOUNG R.'. W . ' . O W E N E . HODGSON R.". W . ' . W I L L I A M E . MONTGOMERY W . ' . CHARLES JESSE W E R T S
as Grand
as Grand
M.". W . ' . CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S W.". FORREST D . HAGGARD
W . ' . LAWRENCE MORROW W.". H. JACK STATON W . ' . E . ELMER JOHNSON W . ' . HOWARD V. ELLIOTT W.". RONALD D . BIRK
Master
as Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Treasurer
Grand
Secretary
Grand
Chaplain
as Grand Grand as Grand as Grand
Senior Junior Senior Junior
Deacon Deacon Steward Steward
as Grand
Tyler
Members from more than 45 Lodges were present for the opening of Grand Lodge and many others attended the services at the church. Our M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master and the R.'. W . ' . Deputy Grand Master, ARTHUR C . HODGSON, were also present, but relinquished their stations to long time personal friends of M . ' . W . ' . Brother ROBISON.
The following District Deputy Grand Masters were present: HOMER T H O M ASON, District 18, Perry; MELBURN C . BARNES, District 28, Fredonia; JOSEPH C . SHICK, District 27, Gridley; JAMES S. SEARS, District
32, Eureka; R A L P H T .
DoNELSON, District 33, Saffordsville; and ELMER E . WESSELER, District 55, Chase. The following Past Grand Masters of Kansas, in addition to those occupying stations were in attendance: M . ' . W . ' . Brethren OTTO R . SOUDERS, 1935; JAMES H . TRICE, 1944; S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY, 1952; BRUCE N E W T O N , 1953; SCOTT E . KELSEY, 1955; RICHARD L. BECKER, 1957; ADDISON C . IRBY, 1959; and ARMAND
H . BISHOP, 1962, a total of eleven Past Grand Masters including those in various stations. When the brethren arrived at the Methodist Church, many other brethren had joined them and the large assemblage of friends, neighbors and relatives in their desire to pay tribute to the memory of one of Kansas' foremost Masonic workers. Following the funeral service conducted by the Minister of the church, the graveside ceremony was delivered by M . ' . W.". FLOYD S. ECORD in a manner which left no doubt as to his sorrow and grief over the death of his long time friend and neighbor. The service was held indoors because of the severe inclemency of the weather. The brethren accompanied the procession to the Gridley Cemetery, where final farewells were said to our beloved friend and brother.
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Returning to the Lodge Hall, the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the Third Degree of Masonry following prayer by the Grand Chaplain. FLOYD S. ECORD,
as Grand ATTEST: CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S ,
Grand Secretary.
Master.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
Wichita, Kansas, January 22, 1964 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in Midian Temple at Wichita, Kansas, at 7:30 P . M . this date for the purpose of conducting a Memorial Service for our late distinguished Brother, M.". W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS; and to honor Bro. FRANK E . BARR with
a 50 year emblem presentation. T h e M.'. W.". B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Master, opened the Grand Lodge in Ample form on the First degree of Masonry after prayer by the Grand Chaplain with the following officers: M . ' . W.*. B E N W . GRAYBILL Bro. SAM BROLUND M . ' . W.*. RAY W . KINZIE W . ' . THOMAS L . FRANCIS Bro.
F R A N K E . SNODGRASS
W . ' . H A R L I N V. K N I G H T M . ' . W . ' . S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY
W . ' . K E N N E T H D . NOWLING W . ' . WooDROW W . COLEMAN W . ' . THOMAS C . RAUM
W.". D W I G H T W . GRIMES W.*. DOUGLAS S. N E W E L L W . ' . REX O W E N S Bro.
G L E N N C . BANKS
Bro. J O H N H A L L
Grand as Deputy Grand as Grand Senior as Grand Junior
Master Master Warden Warden
as Grand
Treasurer
as Grand
Secretary
as Grand
Chaplain
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand
Marshal
as Grand Sword Bearer ..as Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward as Grand
Pursuivant
as Grand
Tyler
Grand Lodge was called from Labor" to Refreshment. Guests, including ladies, were admitted at 8:00 P . M . The Flag was presented and pledge of allegiance followed. The audience sang God Bless America. Invocation was by M . ' . W . ' . S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY.
A hearty welcome was extended by Illustrious CARL L . BUCK, Potentate of Midian Temple. A glowing tribute of affection to the memory of our late distinguished Brother, M . ' . W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS, was rendered by our Grand Master, thereby demonstrating the sincerity of high esteem and respect the Grand Lodge, and the Craft at large, had for him. This included a short, but beautiful eulogy of our late Brother by W . " . THOMAS C . RAUM. The song, "My God, and I " , was rendered by Bro. J. V E R N O N POWELL on the organ, with the audience offering a silent prayer to the memory of our dear departed Brother. Our Grand Master made a very beautiful and impressive 50 year emblem presentation to Brother FRANK E . BARR, a member of Wichita Lodge N o . 99, commending him for his service to his Church, the Community, State and Nation. Also expressing the ability Brother BARR has, of being able to buoy his associates emotions higher in the face of adversity. This was concluded with Mrs. BARR pinning the 50 year emblem on Brother BARR. Brother BARR gave a response stating that he was very humble and grateful for the recognition, and that he appreciated the enduring friendship of our Grand Master. About 250 friends and associates were in attendance including those from Brother BARR'S Church, Kansas Gas and Electric Co., and the Postal Department.
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Past Grand Masters present were introduced which included: M.*. W.*. S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY, M . ' . W.'.
BRUCE N E W T O N , and
M.'.
W.".
RAY W .
KINZIE.
A delightful reception followed served by the ladies of the Divan. The meeting was deemed a great success by all in attendance. Grand Lodge resumed Labor and following prayer by the Grand Chaplain, the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample form on the First degree of Masonry. BEN W .
GRAYBILL,
Grand Master. ATTEST: H A R L I N V.
KNIGHT,
as Grand Secretary.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Wichita, Kansas, January 24, 1964 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Hall of Wichita Lodge No. 99, 220 W . 13th Street at 1:00 P . M . January 24th for the purpose of accompanying the remains of our late M . ' . W . ' . OTTO R . SOUDERS and to conduct the last sad rites for our beloved friend and brother. The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the Third Degree of Masonry by M . ' . W . ' . BRUCE N E W T O N , Past Grand Master under a commission from the Grand Master, following prayer by the Grand Chaplain with the following officers: M.". W . ' . D. BRUCE N E W T O N
as Grand Master
W . ' . JAMES A. SLAYMAKER Bro. EDWIN T . SCOFIELD Bro. JAMES W . WOODBURN
as Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden
W . ' . W A R R E N G . BISHOP W . ' . H A R L I N V . KNIGHT W . ' . GEORGE M . ASHFORD
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain
W . ' . OSCAR H . BLASE, J R W . ' . FLORAN A . RODGERS
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
W.". H E R M A N O . BROOKS
as Grand
W . ' . R A L P H IMEL W . ' . HAROLD P. FROST W . ' . JESSE O . WATTS W.". ALFRED WILLIAMS
as Grand
W . ' . HARVEY C . PRICE Bro. G L E N N E . PECK
Marshal
as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward Pursuivant
as Bearer of Great Lights .'
as Grand
Tyler
The following Grand Lodge Officers were also present, R.'. W . ' . O W E N E . HODGSON, Grand Senior Warden; R.'. W ! ' . W I L L I A M E . MONTGOMERY, Grand Junior Warden; R.'. W . ' . FLOYD A. PALMER, Grand Treasurer and M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES
S. M C G I N N E S S , Grand Secretary.
Bro. VIRDON
M . LISTON,
Superin-
tendent of the Kansas Masonic Home for many years was present, along with the R.'. E.'. Grand Commander, Sir Knight EMANUEL KRUG; Past Grand Commanders, R.'.
E . " . M Y R O N H . CUSHMAN and
FLOYD A. PALMER,
and
Sir Knight LESTER
E. M C C O N N E L L Grand Standard Bearer of the Grand Commandery of Kansas. It was noted that eight Past Grand Masters of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of Kansas were also present as follows: H E N R Y S. BUZICK, JR., CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S , JAMES H . TRICE, SAMUEL G . W I L E S , BECKER, EARL R . B R O W N and SCOTT E . KELSEY.
BRUCE
NEWTON,
RICHARD
L.
Funeral services for our late Brother were held in the Bethany Methodist Church where the sanctuary was filled to overflowing with sorrowing friends and brethren. An appropriate eulogy on behalf of the Masonic bodies was delivered by M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. Following services at the church, the body was borne to Maple Grove Cemetery where the graveside services were conducted by Past Grand Master, M . ' . W . ' . BRUCE N E W T O N in a most commendable manner. The Craft then returned to the lodge hall, where the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the Third Degree of Masonry following prayer by the Grand Chaplain. D.
BRUCE
NEWTON,
as Grand ATTEST: H A R L I N V.
KNIGHT,
as Grand Secretary.
Master.
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REPORT O F COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION. R . ' . W . " . W I L L I A M E . M O N T G O M E R Y , Grand Junior W a r d e n and Secretary of t h e Council of A d m i n i s t r a t i o n , presented t h e f o l l o w i n g r e p o r t which, on his m o t i o n , w a s referred to t h e C o m m i t t e e o n R e p o r t s of G r a n d Officers: To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: The Council of Administration submits the following report of the various decisions arrived at during the year just closing. The Council had an active year with a total of eleven meetings held during the year. ! Immediately following the close of the annual communication on March 14, 1963, the Council of Administration met in Albert Pike Lodge Hall and organized with M:.
W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL as Chairman and R.'. W.".. W M . E . M O N T -
GOMERY as Secretary. M . ' . W . ' . SCOTT-E. KELSEY was re-elected to a four year term on the Board of Directors of the Kansas Masonic Home. M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON was re-appointed as Grand Lecturer at the same rate of salary as was now being paid. It was also the decision of'the Council of Administration that his duties be lightened as much as possible. ' In addition to routine matters handled by the Council during the year which are shown in the minutes on file with the Grand Secretary, the following matters were handled by the Council: ' , ' It was the decision of the Council that a car be purchased for the use of the Grand Master during his term of office at a price not: to exceed $4,000.00. Expenses of this car to be" paid from Grand Lodge funds • and to be turned over to the succeeding Grand Master with the idea that the' car would probably be traded each year at a reasonable cost. ' 1. To pay Grand Lodge Line officers .07(i per mile and necessary expenses for attending Grand Lodge ceremonies. The Grand Master's office in the Grand Lodge building was redecorated and refurnished. A package Insurance Policy in amount of $435,000.00 on Building and $30,000.00 on contents was placed; on the Grand Lodge Building. 2. The Public School Committee was informed that the essay contest would be suspended for this year. The American Heritage - Public School Week was approved as an interim program for this year. The number of Masonic Districts in the State was reduced from 79 to 63 with not less than 6 or more than 8 Lodges to be placed in each district unless there was a good reason for less or more. All Lodges were given a reasonable time to file objections and on receipt of objections most of them were taken care of. "Pictures of all Past Grand Masters' in the Grand Lodge Building were redone in more uniform size, and all are now on display. The method of Grand Lodge bookkeeping was changed to reflect expenditiires during each Grand Master's term of office. •W.'. WiLLL\M E. BRADFORD, Grand Senior Deacon was elected to fill the vacancy existing on the Masonic Home Board until reorganization of the Home Board after the 1964 Grand Lodge Session. '' The Council of Administration has had a very interesting and busy year under the direction and leadership of M . ' . ' W . ' . BEN W . GRAYBILL, Grand Master. Fraternally submitted, Wz-M. E. MONTGOMERY,
•
Secretary.
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REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N REPORTS O F GRAND OFFICERS.
W.'.
SIDNEY F . DAFFORN, Chairman, submitted the following
report which, on his piotion, was adopted: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. <& A. M. of Kansas: After carefully reading the address of our Grand Master, and the reports of the Grand Treasurer, and the Grand Secretary, and the Secretary of the Council of Administration, your Committee on Reports of Grand Officers respectfully submit the following report: W e especially want to commend our Most Worshipful Grand Master for this excellent address. It reflects a full year of action, devoted to the promotion of Freemasonry. His smiling countenance and words of encouragement have been an inspiration to Masons throughout the State, and his bits of timely advice will ever be remembered. He has truly been a full time Grand Master, loyally supported by his lovely wife. PEARL, who shared with him the trials and tribulations, and also the pleasantries that were encountered on many of his trips across Kansas and to other Grand Jurisdictions. And now very soon another will be taking over, but before he does, the very least that we can do would be say, thanks, B E N , for a job well done. That this report of our Grand Master may be properly considered by this Grand Lodge, we refer the following subjects: To the committee on Finance: Subject headed "Committee on Finance," Grand Masters' Conference, Masonic Service Association, Grand Treasurer's report. To the Committee on Jurisprudence: That portion of Grand Secretary's report pertaining to constitutional amendment. To the Committee on Finance, Public Schools, Jurisprudence: All of the report of Secretary of the Council of Administration. To the Committee on Ritualist Work: Ritualistic Work. To the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D.; Chartered Lodges and Lodges U . D . To the Committee on Finance: George Washington National Memorial Association. To the Committee on Public Schools: Text Books for the Philippines. To the Committee on Public Schools: Public School Program. To the Committee on Jurisprudence: Requests for Special Dispensations granted to February 14, 1964. To the Committee on Masonic Education: Masonic Education, Midwest conference on Masonic Education. To the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D.: That portion of the Grand Secretary's report pertaining to Annual Reports, consolidations of Lodges and' Lodges U . D . To the Committee on Masonic Education: Kansas Mason. To the Committee on Finance: The remainder of the Grand Secretary's report, except as above noted. The committee recommends the approval of the remainder of this report. Fraternally submitted, SroNEY F. DAFFORN, GILBERT C . HANDKE, V A U G H N H . DAVIS, SAMUEL B . K A P L A N ,
Commillee.
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE O N CHARTERED LODGES AND LODGES U . D.
W . ' . HAROLD L. ELMQUIST, Chairman, presented the following
report which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. P. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D. submit the following report: W e desire to express our appreciation to our M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master for the opportunity of serving Masonry in this, the 108th Annual Communication of Grand Lodge. In reviewing the Annual reports and the large amount of correspondence between the Secretries and the Grand Secretary our attention is directed to the thoroughness and diligence of the Grand Secretary and his staff in their efforts to help each Lodge to have a perfect report. In checking the reports of 437 Lodges, we regret they show a loss of membership during the year 1963. A recapitulation of the past year is as follows: Raised Admitted Restored Dual Members Admitted
:
1,653 488 294 13
Total gain Dimitted Deaths Suspended Expelled Dual Members withdrawn
2,448 676 2,032 977 7 1
Total losses
3,693
Net loss for the year Total Membership
1,245 96,101
W e would again remind lodges of By-Law 2-301 pertaining to the promptness of submitting correct Annual Reports. This year only two Lodges were late in submitting their Annual Reports. These two Lodges had acceptable excuses in the view of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master and were granted credentials. Therefore we are happy to say that credentials were issued 100% this year. W e again are concerned with By-Law 3-621 that provides that Lodges should show just reason for not being represented in Grand Lodge at least once in three years. There were 14 lodges listed as not having representation at Grand Lodge in 1962 and 1963. Your Grand Secretary has written each of these lodges appealing for assistance in having a representative at Grand Lodge this year. In checking with the Credentials Committee we find 10 of the 14 lodges in question are represented today. Following are details of classes of errors found in auditing the 1962 reports by the Grand Secretary during 1963: Original and duplicate not alike: 100, 111, 138, 185, 254, 350, 383, 408, 411. Degrees conferred not previously reported: 4, 19, 28, 35, 63, 88, 122, 135, 142, 154, 186, 187, 195, 208, 215, 219, 226, 228, 235, 243, 248, 254, 262, 290, 291, 311, 313, 328, 329, 379. 433.
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Degrees conferred previously reported: 4, 28, 37, 57, 63, 67, 70, 90, 103, 121, 122, 133, 135, 145, 155, 157, 186, 195, 210, 212, 215, 227, 235, 238, 242, 266, 277, 281, 282, 292, 294, 304, 306, 307, 312, 313, 316, 320, 329, 337, 338, 341, 343, 354, 381, 384, 391, 415, 422, 428, 435. Error in recapitulation: 6, 16, 17, 18, 26, 35, 48, 63, 69, 71, 74, 76, 87, 96, 97, 100, 113, 136, 140, 143, 147, 158, 184, 185, 195, 200, 208, 209, 223, 227, 254, 309, 313, 339, 350, 361, 379, 386, 296, 422, 430. Errors in dues: 16, 17, 18, 26, 35, 48, 63, 71, 74, 76, 87, 96, 97, 100, 113, 124, 140, 184, 207, 209, 213, 254, 301, 309, 318, 328, 379, 442, 430. Reports not signed: 1, 35, 71, 92, 98, 134, 143, 155, 263, 306, 324, 405. Incomplete list of officers: 34, 114, 147, 148, 164, 344, 346, 383, 422, 431. Previous corrections not followed: 18, 26, 48, 74, 96, 97, 143. Admissions: 67, 71, 76, 83, 94, 96, 111, 113, 124, 143, 187, 212, 213, 221, 242, 245, 250, 327, 346, 441. Restorations: 83, 110, 205. Error in listing dimissions: 17, 18,' 19, 69, 71, 74, 79, 83, 87, 88, 90, 96, 100, 102, 120, 133, 143, 147, 153, 154, 169, 171, 184, 187, 210, 222, 229, 238, 258, 262, 263, 270, 302, 327, 332, 349, 354, 362, 363, 370, 409, 428, 433. Deaths: 17, 87, 114, 138, 169, 193, 223, 350. Suspensions: 19, 35, 48, 97, 134, 140, 169, 222, 302. Wrong dates ( a ) suspensions: 43, 44, 71, 185, 192, 221, 230, 252, 260, 315, 323, 326, 338, 353, 362, 370, 388, 408, 409, 422, 428, 194. (b) Degree conferred (c) Errors: 10, 12, 24, 69, 71 ; 00, 91, 154, 166, 279, 282. Almost perfect report: 4, 6, 10, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 24, 26, 28, 33, 34, 35, 37, 43, 44, 48, 57, 62, 67, 69, 70, 71, 74, 76, 79, 83, 87, 88, 90, 91, 92, 94, 96, 97, 98, 100, 102, 103, 110, 111, 113, 114, 120, 121, 122, 124, 133, 134, 135, 136, 138, 140, 142, 143, 145, 147, 148, 149, 153, 154, 155, 157, 158,, 164, 166, 169, 171, 184, 185, 186, 187, 192, 193, 194, 195, 200, 205, 207, 208, 209, 210, 212, 213, 215, 219, 221, 222, 223, 226, 227, 228,.229, 230, 235, 238, 242, 243, 245, 248, 250, 252, 254, 258, 260, 262, 263, 266, 270, 277, 279, 281, 282, 290, 291, 292,. 294, 301, 302, 304, 306, 307, 309, 311, 312, 313, 315, 316, 318, 320, 323, 324, 327, 328, 329, 332, 336, 337, 338, 339, 341, 343, 346, 349, 350, 353, 354, 361, 362, 363, 370, 379, 381, 383, 384, 386, 388, 391, 396, 405, 408, 409, 411, 415, 422, 428, 430, 431, 433, 435, 441. Perfect reports: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 36, 38, 39, 40, 4 1 , 42, 45, 46, 47, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, 59, 60, 61, 63, 64, 65, 66, 68, 72, 73, 75, 77, 78, 80, 81, 82, 84, 85, 93, 95, 99, 101, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 112, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 123, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 137, l 4 l , 144, 146, 150, 151, 152, 156, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 165, 167, 168, 170, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 188, 189, 190, 191, 196, 197, 198, 199, 201, 202, 203, 206, 211, 214, 216, 217, 218, 220, 224, 225, 231, 232, 234, 236, 237, 239, 240, 241, 244, 246, 247, 249, 251, 253, 255, 256, 257, 259, 261, 264, 265, 267, 268, 269, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 278, 280, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 293, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300, 303, 305, 310, 314, 317, 319, 321, 322, 325, 326, 330, 331, 333, 334, 335, 340, 342, 345, 347, 348, 351, 352, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 372, 373, 374, 376, 378, 380, 382, 385, 389, 390, 392, 393, 394, 395, 397, 398, 399, 400, 401, 402, 403, 404, 406, 407, 410, 412, 413, 4l4, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 423, 424, 427, 429, 432, 436, 437, 440, 442, 444, 445, 446, 447, 448, 449, 139, 233, 438. The records show that the M.'. W . ' . Grand Master received a Petition for Letters of Dispensation for a Lodge to be located at or near Salina, Kansas. After all requirements of our law had been met, the request was-granted.. On November
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29, 1963, the Letters of Dispensation were presented by M . ' . W.". B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Master, to the Worshipful Master designated, and the new lodge set to work under the name of Smoky Valley Lodge U.D. This lodge has 49 on its Charter list and the officers and members have been working diligently. It has been the pleasure of the chairman of this committee to visit this new lodge on various occasions. They have a nice room, although small, in which to meet and are properly and completely equipped for lodge work. 1 have personally seen them open, close, call off and on, and confer all the degrees, including the lectures and charges, and the work has always been commendable, and in keeping with the best ritualistic tradition. We have examined the transcript, the report, and the returns and find them in very fine order and neatly kept. This and the execellent manner in which they do their ritualistic work reflects the fact that the officers of this lodge have been well guided and properly instructed. The nucleus of the Smoky Valley Lodge U.D. comes from Brookville Lodge No. 209 at Brookville, Kansas, who in asking for the Letters of Dispensation to form this new Lodge at or near Salina, Kansas, have relinquished their Charter, Seal, and records which have been returned to the Grand Lodge. We therefore, recommend that a Warrant of Constitution be granted to the petitioners under the name and number of Smoky Valley Lodge No. 209, A. F. & A. M. Fraternally submitted, HAROLD L . ELMQUIST, Chairman H U G H T . GRAIG FINIS V. SWENDER
CALL TO REFRESHMENT. T h e Graiici Secretary a n n o u n c e d that l u n c h w o u l d b e served in t h e d i n i n g r o o m of t h e M a s o n i c T e m p l e by t h e local c o m m i t t e e for all delegates. . T h e M . ' . W . " . G r a n d L o d g e w a s t h e n ca,lled from Labor tc R e f r e s h m e n t u n t i l 1:30 P.M.
ADDRESS BY DAVID ZORUB. F o l l o w i n g t h e n o o n recess for l u n c h e o n , a n d before t h e G r a n d L o d g e resumed Labor, M . ' . W . " . B R U C E N E W T O N
introduced D A V I D
ZORUB,
of H o t Springs D e M o l a y Chapter, H o t S p r i n g s , A r k a n s a s , w h o addressed t h e assembled b r e t h r e n o n t h e subject, " W h y I A m an A m e r i c a n . " T h e b a c k g r o u n d of this y o u n g m a n a n d t h e force of h i s presentation of t h e topic w e r e t h o u g h t p r o v o k i n g a n d inspiring, w i n n i n g hearty applause of his audience.
A F T E R N O O N SESSION. T h e M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d L o d g e w a s called from R e f r e s h m e n t to Labor iit;T::30 P.M.
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REPORT O F SECRETARY O F MASONIC H O M E BOARD.
R.'. W . ' . OWEN E . HODGSON, Grand Senior Warden, presented the following report which, on his motion, was accepted: To the M.'.
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Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
Today as I stand before you I do so with a very deep sense of humility because of the fact that I am attempting to bring you that portion of the Kansas Masonic Home Report which for many years has been so ably presented to you by our late, beloved Brother, Most Worshipful OTTO R. SOUDERS. I shall give merely the financial portion of my report as Secretary to the Board of Directors of the Kansas Masonic Home at its annual meeting in the City of Wichita, Kansas, on Saturday, January 25, 1964: Balances in Home accounts on December 31, 1963, are as follows: Cash in Bank December 31, 1963 $ 120,549.42 Stocks and Bonds 283,020.96 Real Estate Mortgages and Contracts 2,447,391.07 Home Lands and Buildings 2,052,499.43 Other real estate 185,505.26 Furniture and fixtures 118,158.03 Automobiles and trucks 2,205.10 Projection equipment 1,064.24 Infirmary equipment 9,722.21 Due Secretary â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 67.07 Due Porter Mortgage Co., Inc 28.95 $5,220,019.70 REGULAR INCOME. Cash received during the year 1963: Grand Lodge per capita tax $ 194,640.00 Eastern Star per capita tax 43,325.50 Interest and Dividends 158,463.26 OTHER RECEIPTS. Mortgage payments and Contracts Trust Funds Eastern Star and other gifts, Christmas Eastern Star Fruit Fund Grand Lodge Relief Eastern Star Music Fund.... Income from real property Special gifts, miscellaneousâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Raising f e e s . . . Miscellaneous Infirmary fund Endowment fund, regular Retirement of Bonds Overpayment by Porter Mortgage Co Overpayment by A. W . Howald.. Insurance claims.. Sale of stocks Sale of securities
$ 446,223.60 282,118.28 1,697.53 2,961.55 4,840.00 32.00 51,601.68 53,945.25 8,805.00 750.19 1,256.50 26,060.00 5,000.00 28.95 67.07 206.83 5,150.00 35.84
396,428.76
$ 890,780.27 1,287,20903
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During the year warrants were drawn in the amounts of: Maintenance expense Real Estate mortgages and contracts purchased Payment on Guardian fund accounts Remodeling costs Furniture and fixtures purchased.— Secretary's oiEce maintenance Retirement expense Accounting and auditing Repairs Loan service charges Insurance Real Estate expense Grand Lodge Relief payments.. Home Board expense Supplies Order of Eastern Star, Christmas Fund Miscellaneous Order of Eastern Star, Music Fund Order of Eastern Star, Fruit Fund Stocks purchased Safekeeping receipts Repayment of overpayment
.$ 435,892.45 620,150.00 91,323.48 22,696.70 6,853.40 7,800.00 900.00 3,900.00 6,112.07 10,257.42 9,034.43 8,782.15 5,090.00 1,379.30 288.65 2,220.69 164.12 340.75 6,127.02 5,914.80 168.50 2,730.30
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$1,248,126.23
ANALYSIS OF ENDOWMENT FUND. For the Year Ended December 31, 1963. BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1962 Add: Guardian Funds closed during the year $ 206,973.24 Payment of loan by General Fund 1,000.00 Grand Lodge Raising fees 8,805.00 Estate of George R. Smarr 19,300.42 Anonymous 1,000.00 Estate of Mr. & Mrs. B. S. Paulen 585.85 Hancock Lodge No. 311 247.00 Estate of H. C. Ormiston 214.62 Grand Chapter—O.E.S 1,229.65 D. Howard 100.00 Scott Kelsey 50.00 S. Allen Daugherty and Clay Center Lodge 25.00 Rex Owens 25.00 Louis Dembitzer 25.00 R. F. Riley of Neodesha 25.00 Harold Nickols 24.00 H. Riederer 10.00 ,. Allan M. Coddington 5.00 Lauriston Russell 5.00 Harry Winkler 3.00 St. Omer Commandery Knights Templar— Great Bend 100.00 Mt. Nebo Chapter No. 36 R.A.M.—Great Bend.. 100.00
$1,922,877.11
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Prudential Insurance Co. Sidney Harling Insurance payment Estate of C. O. Williams Payment on closed Guardian accounts
26.00 2.00 2,957.46
BALANCE, DECEMBER 3 1 , 1963
$ 242,838.24 $2,165,715.35
Respectfully submitted, OWEN
E . HODGSON,
Secretary.
REPORT O F MASONIC H O M E .
M.'. W . ' . S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY, Superintendent, submitted the
following report: To the M.:. W:.
Grand Lodge A: F. & A. M. of Kansas:
On behalf of the more than 300 members of our Kansas Masonic Home Family, I wish to bring you greetings and best wishes. W e want to thank you for your interest, your visitations and your support during the past year. W e are saddened today that one who served this Kansas Masonic Home so well and faithfully for so many years, is no longer with us. M . ' . W . ' . O T T O R . SoUDERS passed away on January 21, 1964. H e was Grand Master in 1935 and had served as Secretary of the Kansas Masonic Home Board since 1938. O T T O R . SOUDERS loved the Kansas Masonic Home. His family, his church. Masonry and the Masonic Home were very dear to his heart. The things in which he believed were the things that received his work, his talents, and his undying devotion. H e was a loyal and true friend. This fact was shown by the great number, not only from Wichita but from all over Kansas, who came to pay their last respects. These familiar words from the Great Light of Masonry are truly expressed: "Well done, thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joys of thy Lord." This is the 6th Annual Report I have made for the Kansas Masonic Home. Activity never ceases at the Kansas Masonic Home. Masonic Homes in other Grand Jurisdictions of the United States are likewise carrying forth their work. Masons and Eastern Stars over the nation are meeting the changing problems of this day and age. The increase in life expectancy in America since the turn of the century is a wonderful testimony to medical science and modern medicine. With this blessing of added years to life also come the questions as to care and assistance. Today an estimated 350,000 Americans are being cared for in nursing homes and an additional 250,000 ni related facilities. The average of the men and women in these homes is 80, many are in their 90's, two-thirds are women; very few are married couples. Only half can walk by themselves. Many are bed-ridden, incontinent, out of touch with reality. The cost of care, to the residents, their families and American tax payers, exceeds half a billion dollars a year. In 1945 our daily patient load in the Infirmary was 40. The average daily patient load for 1963 was 136, with a peak load of 155 in March. W e now have 75 employees in the Infirmary. This includes Medical and Nursing Service, Food Service, and the Laundry. Most applicants to the Kansas Masonic Home are in their 80's which means that sooner or later they will need some type of Infirmary Care.
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BUILDING PROGRAM.
Remodeling—Second Floor—Southwest Dormitory The increasing number of applications for women and the decreasing number of applications for men created a waiting list for women, while at the same time, we had vacant rooms on the 2nd floor of the Men's Dormitory. In 1963, the Board authorized the remodeling of the 2nd floor to provide 25 additional rooms for women. Hahner & Foreman were awarded the contract, and their work was completed in October at a cost of $14,478.00. In addition, our painter took care of the painting of all rooms and halls. We installed new window shades and curtains, where necessary. Linens were ordered to supply these rooms. A Women's Matron was employed. Twelve floor lamps were purchased to complete the furnishings. Roof Repair i j On May 25, 1963, Wichita had a severe hail and wind storm, causing an estimated damage of two million dollars in the city. Some 50 window panes were broken in the several buildings of the Kansas Masonic Home, as well as damage to our tile and composition roofs. Three sky lights were damaged. All damage was covered by insurance, and these repairs have been completed. Work has been completed under the Planned Maintenance Program of repairing the roof and stucco walls of the Employees Building. Tile roofs were removed and wood sheathing was repaired; the roof felts were replaced and tile relaid. Stucco walls were repaired. The work was done by Buckley Construction Industries at a cost of $2,987.63. Infirmary Beauty Shop The Order of Eastern Star Project for the Kansas Masonic Home of Sister BERNARDINE RUSSELL, Worthy Grand Matron 1962-1963 was the Infirmary Beauty Shop. The remodeling for the Beauty Shop in the Infirmary Building was completed by Hahner & Foreman at a cost of $1,599.66. Beauty Shop Equipment, Fixtures, Supplies and Air Conditioner totaled $1,852.21. The Beauty Shop is in operation and is greatly appreciated by our women in the Infirmary. Handrails—West Building Handrails in the 1929 West Building were installed on both sides of the North-South Corridor. Hahner and Foreman did the work at a cost of $787.41. Our painter stained and varnished the rails. The installation of these handrails has added to the safety and comfort of our members. Projects Under Construction In November 1963, the Board approved an estimate of $800.00 by Hahner & Foreman to install grab bars around the showers and tubs in 11 toilet rooms in the various dormitories. Preliminary work has been done and supplies ordered. REGULAR REPAIR A N D
PAINTING.
We have continued the regular program of painting and maintenance of the buildings. Individual rooms in the dormitories and infirmary have been redecorated where needed. Some of the areas needing painting in 1964 are The Eastern Star Chapel, Library, East Lobby, East and West Corridors. Our engineers have installed a new water pump on the hot water return line. Steam traps and valves have been replaced on several radiators. Rpairs have been made in both boiler rooms. A small steam line was installed. In 1964 a large steam line, from Boiler Room to West Kitchen, will need to be replaced.
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LAWNS AND GROUNDS. Our employees, with the aid of some of our members, have maintained the beauty and appearance of the grounds. In past years, a number of ladies have had flower gardens and men have helped with part of the yard work; but with the advancing age of our members, fewer of them feel able to care for flower gardens and very few men are able to help with outside maintenance. This means that more of our lawn and ground work must be done by employees. The severe winter weather of 1962 and 1963 resulted in the winter-kill of shrubs in some areas. In 1963 a Goodell Rotary Lawn Mower (Model 122G) was purchased. The cost was $97.00 plus the old mower. INFIRMARY. Our average daily patient load for 1963 was 136. This is consistent with the years, 1961 and 1962. In March, 1963, during the flu epidemic our daily patient load went to an all time high 'of 155. More and more of our members will need Infirmary care because of the older age of entrance to the Home. The majority of new members entering the Home are in their eighties. The cost of medicine and medical care is continuing to increase. A report released June 28, 1963, indicated the following prices per day for rooms in Wichita Hospitals: Wards, 3 or more beds, $14.00 to $21.50 per person; TwoBed Rooms, $16.00 to $23.50; Private Rooms, $18.00 to $29.50. Our report shows a total of l 4 cases of fractures and major surgery, 11 of which were hip fractures. Minor surgery was performed in 6 cases. We had 4 cases of minor fracture. Twenty-three patients in the Infirmary require spoon feeding. W e have 34 patients who are partially or totally incontinent. The total number of patients to outside doctors and dentists was 647. Of this number, 421 went to doctors, 132 to dentists and 174 to Dr. STUCKY, chiropodist. In the detailed report on Fractures, Surgery and X-Rays, 73 were sent out for X-Rays. Fifty-one for causes such as fractures, examination after falls and blackouts; 11 Chest X-Rays, 9 Upper & Lower G. I. Series,. 2 Gall Bladder X-Rays. APPLICATIONS,ADMISSIONS AND DEATHS. During the year 58 applications were approved to the Kansas Masonic Home. Of this number, 38 were women and 20 were men. During the same period, we lost 64 members by death; 42 women and 22 men. There were nine discharges in 1963, four women and five men. Four of the nine had not entered. At the close of the year, eight persons were on Grand Lodge Relief. FOOD SERVICE. The new electrically heated food cart was purchased and put into service in the Infirmary in 1963. The cost of this food cart, (Shampaine Co. No. S-30323A), including trays, was $1,100.00. This was a special Eastern Star project of Sister BERNADINE RUSSELL, Worthy Grand Matron, 1962-63. This new food cart is a fine addition to our Food Service. In the West Kitchen 2 stainless steel sinks were purchased to replace the ones which were installed in 1931. The cost of sinks was $1,003.60, plus installation. Considerable repair work has been done on our dishwashers. The one in the West Kitchen is over 30 years old.
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INFIRMARY LAUNDRY.
The Infirmary Laundry Equipment operates 7 days a week. In 1963, it became necessary to replace the Extractor and Ironer. The following equipment was installed and is now in operation. 1—Bock Extractor # B . O . M . 25 @ $845.50. 1—48" Simplex Super Gas Heated Ironer @ $448.50. BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD. For some time our employees have been requesting some type of GroupHospital-Medical-Surgical Insurance. In 1963, Blue Cross, Blue Shield presented a plan to our employees which they accepted. The monthly premium is paid by each employee. There is no expense to the Masonic Home except that of record keeping and deducting premiums from individual salary' checks. The monthly cost for single membership is $8.45, family membership $16.90. The program became eflfective, July 1, 1963. SPECIAL GIFTS
INFIRMARY ROOMS.
Four rooms in the Infirmary have been furnished by gifts. The amount of each gift was $500.00. They are as follows: Room 134—In memory of DAVID AYERS, Past Grand Patron, Grand Chapter O.E.S. of Kansas by Mrs. DAVID AYERS.
Room 131—Tribute to O.E.S. Chapters in Kansas, sponsors of Order of Rainbow for Girls, by Grand Assembly of Kansas—O.R.G. Room 133—Presented by LA VERNE SPEARS, Worthy Grand Patron—1962, and Mrs. SPEARS.
Room 135—In memory of LEWIS S. GECKELER by Mrs. LUCY GECKELER,
Past
Grand Matron O.E.S. OPEN HOUSE
MARCH 1 9 6 3 .
Open House was held at the Kansas Masonic Home on Wednesday, March 13, 1963. This was during the Annual Grand Lodge Communication in Wichita. • Members of Wichita Lodges and Eastern Star Chapters served as guides for the escorted tours through the Home. Refreshments were served in Fellowship Hall. Several hundred Masons and their wives visited the Home during Open House. EASTERN STAR VISITS AND TOURS. Sister MYRA W I L L E , Worthy Grand Matron, asked her District Aides to formulate groups from various Chapters in the District to come to Wichita and visit the Home. The response has been gratifying. In addition to the District Visitation, several Chapters have made individual pilgrimages to the Home during the year. GIFT OF PAINTINGS. Mrs. E. E. HEDGES presented two lovely paintings to the Kansas Masonic Home. They are in memory of Brother E. E. HEDGES. The paintings have been placed in the East Lobby where all may enjoy them. STAGE CURTAIN FOR WEST AUDITORIUM. At the November Board Meeting, M . ' . W . ' . BEN W . GRAYBILL, President of the Board, appointed a committee consisting of Brother WILLIAM E . M O N T GOMERY, O T T O R . SOUDERS and S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY, to purchase a new curtain
for the West Auditorium Stage. The Great Western Stage Equipment Co. of Kansas City, Missouri, presented plans and prices which were acceptable. The' total cost of Curtain and installa-
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tion was $560.00. It was installed December 18, 1963 and was used for the first time for the members' Christmas Party on December 24th. FELLOWSHIP HALL. Sister MYRA W I L L E , W^orthy Grand Matron, has taken as her Project for the Kansas Masonic Home, the improvement of Fellowship Hall. Fellowship Hall is used in many ways by Eastern Star and Masonic Groups. Programs and Parties for Home members also are held here. Masonic and Eastern Star Degree Work is exemplified for our members. A number of Chapters bring Basket Dinners to Fellowship Hall on their pilgrimages to the Home. Areas needing attention are floor, ceiling, lighting, drapes and chairs. Also included in the Long Range Program are Kitchenette and Rest Rooms. NATIONAL MEETING MASONIC H O M E
EXECUTIVES.
The Annual Meeting of Masonic Home Executives Association of the United States was held June 2nd through June 15th, 1963 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Most of the Masonic Homes in the United States were represented. Your Superintendent is a member of the Executive Committee and Program Chairman for 1964. The meeting in 1964 will be held in St. Louis, Missouri, June 21 through June 24. It is also the 75th Anniversary of the Masonic Home of Missouri. PLEASURES F O R O U R
MEMBERS.
The Masonic Home Family is very fortunate that different groups come to the Home and provide a variety of entertainment. Several groups are scheduled year after year and our members look forward to their coming. It is always a highlight whn Easten Star Chapters and Masonic Lodges come to Fellowship Hall and confer the degrees. Regular Sunday morning worship services are held in the Eastern Star Chapel. Each Wednesday morning, mid-week religious services are held in the West Auditorium. Wichita Lodges and Eastern Star Chapters have helped the Masonic Home in many ways and have sponsored various programs and entertainment: The Scottish Rite Singers—The Albert Pike Family Party—Rose Douglas Christmas Party, with the Boeing Strato-Singers—Midian Shrine Band—Ivy Leaf Ice Cream and Cake Dessert—IIus Daylight Halloween Party—Programs by Rainbow Girls, are to name only a few. The Chapters are doing a good work in the Infirmary. Each day of the week, Monday through Friday, the Eastern Star Ladies come and perform various services for our members. The Beauty Shop service is greatly appreciated by all our ladies in the Infirmary. Several Chapters send gifts to members. Byington Chapter No. 177 O.E.S. Leavenworth, has for a number of years, sent individual Christmas gifts to every member in the Home. During the Christmas Season, we receive a number of cash gifts from Lodges and individual Masons, which are. specified for the Christmas Fund for the purpose of bringing additional joy and happiness to our members. Many Chapters bring their gifts of canned food to the Home. This provides Chapter and Lodge members an opportunity to visit the Home as a group. Eva Chapter No. 18 of Independence has been coming each year since 1938. Some 69 persons were in the 19 car caravan for the 1963 trip. 552 cans of No. 10 Fruit and Vegetables were presented to the Home. Each Christmas Season the Home is beautifully decorated by members and employees. Christmas Trees are placed in all Departments. Mrs. Henry P. Wolff, Past Matron of Topeka Chapter No. 462, O. E. S., made a beautiful 22 piece
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Ceramic Nativity set and presented it to the Home. This was placed in the East Lobby. W e have many visitors each year from Masonic Lodges and Eastern Star Chapters in Kansas. Space does not permit proper recognition of these folks who are so interested in the Home. To each and all, we say thanks and extend a warm and cordial invitation to return. VISITATION BY FORMER MASONIC HOME â&#x20AC;˘ CHILDREN. Some years ago an organization was founded which is composed of men and women who had been members of the Kansas Masonic Home when they were children. Every other year they have a 3 day reunion. The 196} Meeting was held in Wichita at the Broadview Hotel on July 19, 20, 21.- On Saturday, July 20, the Group came to the Home for a visit and tour. It was a delightful occasion. Mrs. DAUGHERTY and I were invited to their Banquet on Saturday night. Masons and Eastern Stars of Kansas can take pride in this fine group of men and women, who spent part of their childhood at the Masonic Home. GIFTS. Gifts to the Masonic Home help to bring additional joy and happiness to our members and help to defray costs of operation and future expansion. R.'. W . ' . O W E N E . HODGSON has listed a number of gifts in his Report. Generally these are large gifts for Endowment or Building Fund. In my report I have a list of 112 gifts to the Kansas Masonic Home which total $1,334.74. These came from various sources. All are appreciated and help to carry on the work of the Home. CONCLUSION. The Kansas Masonic Home opened its doors June 10, 1896. This year we begin our 68th year of continuous service. The Kansas Masonic Home has ever been a living symbol of the Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of God. Faith, Hope and Love have been the watch words of this Home for the Master Mason, his wife, widow, orphan and the ladies of the Order of the Eastern Star. The following poem was given to a Grand Master of a Sister Jurisdiction by a member of their Masonic Home, in appreciation of the Masons and Eastern Stars of that state. Blessed are they who understand My faltering step and palsied hand. Blessed are they who know my ears today Must strain to catch the things they say. Blessed are they who seem to know My eyes are dim and my wits are slow . . . Blessed are they with a cheery smile Who stop to chat for a little while . . . Blessed are they who know the ways To bring back memories of yesterdays. Blessed are they who know that I'm at a loss To find the strength to carry the Cross. Blessed are they who ease the days On my journey Home in loving ways. Fraternally submitted, S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY,
Superintendent.
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION O F CERTIFICATES O F PROFICIENCY.
The M.'. W . ' . Grand Master requested W.". SIDNEY F . DAFFORN, HOWARD V. ELLIOTT, Brother LUTHER H . PHILLIPS, Brother CLARENCE W . SILLS and Brother DAVID E. CLARK to appear before the Grand Lodge, addressing them with these remarks: W.*.
"Brethren, my own district and own lodge primarily wanted one nice gesture before I retired as Grand Master and, of course, it means a lot more to me than anybody else, but I do want to take this opportunity to commend these five brethren, four of them from Old Mission Lodge No. 153, and CLARENCE W . SILLS from Ben Hur Lodge No. 322, for their unlimited proficiency. It gives me a great deal of pleasure to present W . ' . SIDNEY F . DAFFORN, and Brother LUTHER H . PHILLIPS, the Senior Warden of Old Mission Lodge, their certificates of renewal of their unlimited proficiency, and W..'. HOWARD V. E L LIOTT, who is also Grand Pursuivant, for his unlimited proficiency, it gives me a great deal of pleasure to present that to him."
Brother DAVID E. CLARK, Senior Steward of Old Mission Lodge No. 153, and Brother CLARENCE W . SILLS, Senior Steward of Ben Hur Lodge No. 322, being unavailable at the moment, were to receive their Certificates of Unlimited Proficiency later at the hands of W . ' . Brother DAFFORN and Brother ELLIOTT. REPORT O F THE COMMITTEE O N PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
W . ' . THOMAS C. RAUM, Jr., Chairman, submitted the following
report and moved that it be adopted. The motion carried: To the Most Worshipful
Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
Section 2-124c of the By Laws of the Grand Lodge of Kansas provides as follows: "The Committee on Public Schools shall guide and advise the Grand Lodge in supporting and strengthening the free public school system and may develop programs for that purpose, upon approval of the Council of Administration." At the beginning of the Grand Lodge year, the Committee on Public Schools was infromed that the Council of Administration would approve no active program for the year 1963. During the past several years, the Grand Lodge of Kansas has sponsored an essay contest for high school seniors. Ten scholarship awards, ranging from S700 to SlOOO, and in the total amount of $2,700, were presented each year. In recent years, scholarship awards have been presented on the occasion of the Grand Master's Banquet at the annual communication of the Grand Lodge. Experience disclosed that student participation in the essay contest in some areas was excellent. In other areas, participation was virtually non- existant. In some larger cities with several high schools, it was found that one school would have a large number of entries while another school in the same area would have few or none. It was felt, in some quarters, that perhaps the public school program in Kansas was not as effective as it might be. Consequently, the Committee on Public Schools was directed by the Grand Master and the Council of Administration to devote itself to research and study, in an effort to recommend possible improvements in our state program.
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Accordingly, your committee directed inquiries to a number of Grand Jurisdictions throughout the United States, requesting information as to the function and effectiveness of public school programs in these other areas. Correspondence was directed to the Grand Lodges of Texas, California, Iowa, Missouri, Nebreaska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Colorado, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Minnesota. Our brothers in each of these states have been most cooperative in furnishing materials and offering suggestions to your committee. Some of the states with which your committee corresponeded do not have a public schools program of any kind. Of these engaged in an active program, most .have some form of "Public Schools Week," at which time the public is encouraged to visit the schools, and attention is directed to the importance of the free public schools to the American way of life. Both California and Texas have excellent programs following this theme. In the opinion of your committee, the programs of these two states are too elaborate and too expensive for practical administration in Kansas. The State of Oklahoma has an outstanding program patterned after the old fashioned country fair. During a specified week, citizens are encouraged to visit the schools and view exhibits entered by the students. These exhibits, of a historic and patriotic natvure, compete for prizes and certificates awarded by the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. On April 20, 1963, your committee met with the Council of Administration at Shawnee Mission, Kansas. At this informal discussion the thought was expressed that Kansas would lose some momentum gained in the past several years unless an interim program was devised to bridge the gap while the committee conducted its survey. With the realization that time limitation would prohibit the planning of an extensive new program for 1963, the committee was requested to recommend some activity to emphasize the interest of the fraternity in our public school system. Thereafter, on July 27, 1963, the committee met with the Council of Adrhinistration at Wichita, Kansas, and recommended the following interim program for 1963. 1. Sponsorship of "AMERICAN HERITAGEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK," to be observed during the week of February 16-22, 1964. This week was selected to coincide with the anniversary of the birth of George Washington, father of our country and a distinguished Mason. It was felt that this would emphasize our American Heritage and the interest of our fraternity in the institution of the free public school. 2. A program to be conducted in each symbolic lodge during the week of February 16-22, 1964, to which the public would be invited. 3. Dissemination of appropriate publicity. At the conclusion of the meeting, the Council of Administration voted to approve the interim program for the current year, subject to the approval of all details by the Grand Master. Thereafter, the committee contacted the Governor of Kansas, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and members of the executive board of the Kansas State Teacher's Association, in an effort to secure their cooperation in this program. From each of these sources the committee received enthusiastic response. The State Superintendent publicly endorsed the program and offered the cooperation of his office in every possible way. The Board of Directors of the Kansas State Teacher's Association also endorsed the program, and dispatched a letter to each school superintendent in the State of Kansas urging full cooperation in the project. Governor John Anderson issued a proclamation designating February 16
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through February 22, 1964, to be "AMERICAN HERITAGEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK." A signing ceremony was held in the Governor's office on January 13, 1964. The committee prepared certain materials for distribution through the office of the Grand Secretary, including the following: 1. A general information fact sheet for use in preparation of news stories and editorials. 2. Suggested spot announcements for radio and television. 3. Suggestions for public programs to be conducted by each lodge. 4. A tribute to George Washington, to be used in connection with the public programs. Copies of the Governor's proclamation and photographs of the signing ceremony were distributed to every newspaper in the State of Kansas. Discussions with members of various local public school committees at the six area meetings were extremely helpful in evaluating success of our past program, and in formulating the interim program for 1963. These discussions were frank and informative. Your committee was informed that in certain areas the essay contest enjoyed remarkable success. In these areas there is strong sentiment for resumption of the former program. In other areas, reprsentatives expressed enthusiasm for the interim program and felt that it would enjoy geater success in their particular locality. CONCLUSIONS AND
RECOMMENDA-TIONS.
As a result of our research and conversations with members of the craft throughout the State of Kansas, the Committee on Public Schools has arrived at certain conclusions and recommendations: The success of any public schools program depends primarily upon two factors: 1. The degree of cooperation received from school administrators and teachers, and 2. The effectiveness of local school ocmmittees appointed by symbolic lodges. The Board of Directors of the Kansas State Teacher's Association has indicated a desire to enter into a cooperative venture with the Grand Lodge Committee on Public Schools, and to engage in joint plarming for a more effective program. In the opinion of the committee, this offer by the association should most certainly be accepted. This organization has been extremely helpful in instituting the limited interim program for 1963. Additional consultation and preliminary planning with the association will enhance the probability of success in any program undertaken. The committee, therefore, recommends that any future program be closely coordinated with the Kansas State Teacher's Association and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Many local public school committees have diligently performed their duties. Others have demonstrated little or no interest. It is recommended that those responsible for appointment give more careful consideration to selection of personnel of the local committees. It is urged that an effort be made to appoint those members who have the time and interest to get the job done. II. As this annual communication so closely follows the observance of "AMERICAN HERITAGEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK," it is not possible to fully evaluate the success of the interim program. To date, your committee has received reports from 66 lodges.
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Of those reporting, 42 lodges sponsored a special program during the week of February 16-22, 1964. This represents a participation of 63.6%. Total estimated attendance at these programs was 3,592. Of the lodges sponsoring a program, 35, or 8 3 . 3 % , received local publicity. Of the lodges reporting, 34, or 51.5%, expressed approval of the interim program. 7 lodges, or 10.6%, expressed disapproval. 25 lodges, or 37.9%, expressed no opinion. Of those expressing an opinion, 85.4% approved. Your committee encountered several problems, and has learned a great deal from experience. Material furnished to the lodges and the various news media should be distributed at an earlier date to permit a longer planning period on the local level. Delays encountered were unavoidable, and can be corrected with an earlier planning schedule. In one instance, certain material was lost in the mail between the committee and the office of the Grand Secretary. In this case the loss was discovered too late to duplicate the material. In the excution of any program, the committee recommends the closest possible coordination with our Grand Secretary. Preliminary reports and conversations with members of the craft indicate that the theme of the interim program is basically sound, and can be improved. The committee recommends that this program be continued and expanded. III. Your committee has found strong sentiment in some areas for resumption of the former program. It is our opinion that an essay contest can be used as an alternative, or as a supplement to "AMERICAN HERITAGEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK." Public programs sponsored by the lodges could include presentation of awards to winning entrants. Consultations with officers of the Kansas State Teacher's Association indicate that the essay contest can be made more effective with greater preliminary planning and coordination with that organization. Your committee recommends that lodges within this jurisdiction by permitted to conduct essay contests, on a local basis, under direction of the Grand Lodge Committee on Public Schools. It is further recommended that this program be offered as an alternative, or in conjunction with the observance of "AMERICAN HERITAGEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK." This should, however, be a Grand Lodge program in which local lodges may participate. All awards should be made by the Grand Lodge. Participation by students in any essay contest requires approval of the Kansas State High School Activities Association. Awards must also be approved. Discussions with officials of the Association indicate that approval can be secured by the Grand Lodge, and that individual participating lodges will not be required to make application. Applications for approval may be presented to the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Association on April 13, 1964. The committee makes no recommendation as to awards. Such awards, whether scholarships, trophies or certificates, should be in the sound discretion of the Council of Administration. Your committee further recommends that additional study be given to the feasibility of re-instituting the essay contest on a state wide basis. Respectfully submitted, T H O M A S C R A U M , J R . , Chairman LESLIE M . H E I S Z CLARENCE E . RHODUS CHESTER B . FULLERTON ROBERT H . A R N O L D
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REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N T E M P L E BUILDING AND REMODELING. R.'. W . ' . A R T H U R C . HODGSON, Chairman, report which, on his motion, was adopted:
gave the
following
To the M.'. 1(^.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: The purpose of this committee is set out in the laws of Masonry 2-124D. In general, the purpose of the committee is to act in an advisory capacity to the Grand Master upon the matters relating to sale or purchase of property and the construction of buildings and major remodeling to Masonic buildings, including the financing thereof. Acting in this capacity this committee has recommended to the Grand Master approval of plans and specifications for the following Lodges. 1. St. Bernard Lorge N o . 222 at Dodge City. nearing completion.
Building in progress and
2. LaHarpe Lodge No. 325 at LaHarpe. Plans approved, building completed, and cornerstone and dedication ceremonies held November 9, 1963. 3. Spearville Lodge No. 388 at Spearville has submitted plans which have just recently been approved. 4. Stanley Lodge N o . 444 has submitted plans which have been approved by our Grand Master. 5. Onaga Lodge N o . 188 received a gift of a building from a Brother and his wife. This move was approved by. the Grand Master. 6. Sedgwick Lodge No. 139 lost their building by fire. They are in the process of making inquiries, as . to plans for a new Lodge Hall but this is only in the planning stage. The Masonic Service Association has put out a booklet of plans and suggestions for those interested in building a new Lodge Hall. As a practical matter we do not have enough of these booklets on hand and the committee has requested our Grand Secretary to order 15 additional copies which will be for sale to anyone wanting them at a nominal charge. Respectfully submitted, A R T H U R C . HODGSON, Chairman O W E N E . HODGSON W I L L I A M E . MONTGOMERY W I L L I A M E . BRADFORD W. PHIL MCCRACKEN
A GAVEL PRESENTED. W.'.
THOMAS WALTER
ELBE,
of
Harper
Lodge N o .
206,
ap-
proached the M.". W . ' . Grand Master and presented to him a beautiful gavel, expressing the hope that he would find some use for it. M . ' . W . ' . Brother GRAYBILL graciously accepted the gift, expressing
his appreciation, saying he would put it among his souvenirs.
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REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N FOREIGN RELATIONS. M . â&#x20AC;˘. W . â&#x20AC;˘. C L A U D F . Y O U N G , C h a i r m a n , s u b m i t t e d t h e f o l l o w i n g report which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Foreign Relations has carefully examined all correspondence with other Grand Jurisdictions having reference to fraternal relations and has the following report with its recommendations: In accordance with By-laws 2-122 of the 1963 Laws of Masonry in Kansas, this committee recommends approval of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master's actions in matters concerning his relations with foreign jurisdictions. H e has made the following visits to jurisdictions other than Kansas: The Annual Communication of the York Grand Lodge of Mexico in Monterrey, N . L.; The Grand Lodge of Indiana at Indianapolis; The Grand Lodge of Nebraska at Lincoln; The Grand Lodge of Oregon at Portland; The Grand Lodge of Washington at Tacoma; The Grand Lodge of Ontario at Toronto; The Grand Lodge of Wyoming at Laramie; The Grand Lodge of Missouri at St. Louis; The Grand Lodge of Texas at Waco; The Grand Lodge of Colorado at Denver, and the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma at Muskogee. M.'. W . ' . Brother J O H N H . MURRAY, Past Grand Master, represented our Grand Master at the Grand Lodge of Iowa, and M . ' . W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY, Past Grand Master, represented the Grand Master at the Grand Lodge of Illinois. In addition to these visits, together with the Deputy Grand Master and Grand Secretary, visits were made to the Grand Masters Conference, Grand Secretaries Conference and Masonic Service Association Conference held in Kansas City, Missouri, in February of this year. All visitations by Our Grand Master have been conducted with dignity and have reflected the highest standards of Masonic ethics. As of December 9, 1963, we received an 'official communication from the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of Guatemala giving the names of all elected Grand Lodge officers for the year 1964, and stating that all differences in that Grand Lodge had been resolved and that harmony now prevailed in their jurisdiction. Under date of February 15, 1964, a letter was received from the Grand Master, R. OBREGON LORIA of San Jose, Costa Rica, in which he stated that the difficulties which have existed within the Symbolic Bodies of Freemasonry in Costa Rica due to the unfortunate decrees in 1954 have been definitely settled by Decree No. 24, dated October 23, 1963- It is pleasing to know that th Brethren in Costa Kica are now working in harmony and have no differences. As far as we are able to find by reading extensively of other Grand Lodges throughout the world, peace and harmony prevail in the Masonic world. At the 1963 communication Brother Louis DEMBITZER, a Special Representative of the Grand Master of Belgium, was present and presented Past Grand Master's Jewels to M . ' . W . ' . Brother CLAUD F . YOUNG, and W . ' . Brother J O H N D. CUNNINGHAM. Appropriate remarks were made by each of these Brothers to Brother DEMBITZER in repsonse for these great honors. The situation in (Zuba and Spain (in-Exile) remains the same, however, we <lo not recommend a severance of relations with these two Grand Bodies. Fraternally submitted, CLAUD F . YOUNG, P.G.M.,
Chairman
JAMES H . STEWART, JR., P . G ^ M . JOHN D . CUNNINGHAM
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DRAMATIZED.
In accordance with the previously announced program, the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master called upon R . ' . W . ' . CHARLES D . GALLIPEAU, Grand Lecturer, to present the Fellow Craft Team from Ben H u r Lodge N o . 322 who, being introduced, proceeded to confer the Second Section of the Third Degree in dramatized form upon an actual candidate, the First Section of the Degree having been conferred under Special Dispensation in the Masonic Temple earlier in the day, for the account of Holton Lodge N o . 42. This event had special significance to the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, for
the candidate. Brother J O H N O ' H A R A is a nephew of M.". W . ' .
Brother GRAYBILL and the Grand Master personally performed the ceremoney of "raising" the candidate to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason. The Following members had a part in the dramatization of the Second Section of the Third Degree, by Ben H u r Lodge No. 332. TEMPORARY W.'. W.'. W.'. R.'. W . ' . W.'. W.'.
OFFICERS.
J. RICHARD T U S H FORREST E . SUDDUTH JESSE CHARLES W A L J E HOWARD L . SETTLE V A U G H N H , DAVIS J O H N H . GALLUP FELLOWCRAFT
Brother W.". Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother
CLARENCE W . SILLS H E N R Y M . LEVI J O H N M . THOMPSON L U T H E R E . BABCOCK CLIFFORD H . F E W I N FRANKIE L . SPENCER W I L L I A M R . STIRLING
Master Senior Warden Junior Warden Senior.Deacon Senior Steward Junior Steward
_ TEAM. .".
Senior
^ing Solomon Grand Warden Grand Secretary Senior Deacon Junior Deacon Senior Steward Junior Steward
Brother RAY A. BLASCHE
Fellowcrajt
Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother
Fellowcrajt Fellowcrajt Fellowcrajt Fellowcrajt Fellowcrajt Fellowcrajt Fellowcrajt
DAVID S. GUTSCHENRITTER LEONARD L . ELROD K E I T H L . FRAME H O M E R C . BURNETT EDWARD L . NORRIS ROLAND R . PHELPS ROBERT E . JACOB
REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N RITUALISTIC W O R K . M.'.
W.'.
JAMES H . TRICE, Chairman, presented the
following
report, moving adoption separately of paragraphs relating to "Arrangement of Grand Lodge Officers—Chart" and to "Arrangement of Lodge and Lodge Officers—Chart;" and then that the Charts referred to, together with accompanying notes be adopted as a part of the authorized
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Floor Plans for this Grand Jurisdiction. The foregoing motions were adopted and the report was adopted as a whole. To the M..'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. P. & A. M. of Kansas: This Report has been prepared and is being submitted amidst great sorrow and difficulty; for itâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; as well as all reports heretofore submitted by this Committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;is based largely upon the personality and activities of our late beloved Brother and Grand Lecturer, M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON. It was he who, as Grand Master, originally created this Committee, which action was thereafter confirmed by the Grand Lodge through adoption of By-Law 2-124A; and throughout the succeeding years, his has been a guilding force and inspiration for the actions and work of this Committee. At the request of our Grand Master, M . ' . W . ' . BRUCE N E W T O N consented to fill Brother ROBISON'S place as a Member of this Committee, and R.'. W . ' . CHARLES D . GALLIPEAU, one of the Assistant Lecturers, consented to act as Grand Lecturer, during the interval between Brother GLENN'S death and this Communication of the Grand Lodge. FUNCTIONS O F T H E COMMITTEE.
By-Law 2-124A makes it the duty of the Committee on Ritualistic Work, under the supervision of the Grand Master: To preserve uniformity of the Ritualistic Work To assist in seeing that the Work is disseminated by competent Lecturers; To reconcile differences in the interpretation of the work and ritual, that may exist among the Lecturers; To assist in arrangement of the program for District Meetings; To arrange for exemplification of the Work at the Annual Communications of Grand Lodge; and. To consider and act upon all other matters relating to ritualistic work in this Grand Jurisdiction. Under By-Law 3-616, as fortified by delegations from the Grand Master, this Committee also administers that portion of the Proficiency Program relating to issuance of Unlimited Certificates of Proficiency. DISTRICT M E E T I N G S .
Twenty-four of the 79 District Meetings for this Masonic year were scheduled and held last Fall, from October l4th to November 15th, inclusive. T h e remaining 55 Meetings were scheduled to begin January 2, 1964, and extend through March 6th. Brother ROBISON'S death left 47 Meetings still to be held, and these were assigned: To Brother N E W T O N , 21 Meetings; to Brother GALLIPEAU, 15 Meetings; and to Brother Boss, 11 Meetings. AH were held as scheduled. The total attendance for all Meetings was: OPENING, 4,051; CLOSING, 5,242. One hundred six Lodges qualified for the Grand Master's Certificate by having all required Officers present at their respective Meetings, as follows: [See Exhibit A on page 127] The following Lodges qualified for the FIVE-YEAR ATTENDANCE A W A R D :
[See Exhibit B on page 128] The following Lodges quailified for the T E N YEAR ATTENDANCE A W A R D :
[See Exhibit C on page 128]
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. .. This year a New Certificate will be issued: The FIFTEEN YEAR AWARD. Three Lodges qualified for this outstanding Award by having had perfect Officer attendence at the Annual District Meetings for FIFTEEN YEARS during the period from this date back through 1950, the year this program was started. They are: Signal Lodge No. 141 at Osage City; Topeka Lodge No. 17; and Hebron Lodge No. 314 at Gridley. Such loyalty and interest must not go unrecognized; and it is particularly pleasing to note that one of these fine Lodges is Brother G L E N N ROBISON'S own home Lodge! For the third straight year, District 76 has had perfect Officer attendance by all the Lodges of the District [Leoti—Dighton—Scott City—Tribune]. R.'. W.". JOE SMITH is District Deputy Grand Master this year. Also, the Lecturer's records show that District No. 59 [comprising Anthony, Harper, Attica, Bluff City and Freeport] had perfect attendance by all the Lodges. R.'. W . ' . DELMER PIERCE is District Deputy. Pleasing as the foregoing statistics are, however, we regret to report that there are still too many Lodges whose officers appear to care little about their responsibilities as such. Our records show that the following Lodges had N o officers present when the roll was called at their District Meeting: [See Exhibit D on page 128] The foregoing list does not include the names of several Lodges whose officers were justifiably late in arriving at the District Meeting because of the necessity of attending a Masonic funeral. The list also does not include the names of at least 65 Lodges which sent such a small number of officers that they could contribute nothing to the Meeting—they might as well have sent none at all! Certainly the necessity of attending a Masonic funeral is a just excuse for missing the opening roll call; and it is understandable that illness or other emergency might present a valid reason for one or two absences. But it is difficult to envisage non-attendance by all, or even a majority, of the officers of a Lodge, except on the theory that such officers simply do not care to fulfill their obligations. And what is even more disheartening, very few of these delinquent brothers even bother to notify the District Deputy that they will not be there! He finds it out when the opening roll is called. W E RECOMMEND that serious consideration be given toward correction of this problem by imposition of some sort of disciplinary action in cases of any such massive non-attendance without adequate reason or excuse. Future District Meetings. At the conclusion of the District Meetings held last Fall, Brother RoBlSON reported thereon, in part, as follows: "This is the first year we have had meetings in the Fall months since 1950. At each meeting I would inquire whether or not they wanted to go along with Fall meetings. In just about every instance we found that Lodges would prefer having meetings between January 1st and Grand Lodge." Undoubtedly it would be an ideal situation if all meetings could be held during this period. It comes at the very beginning of the term of office of the Lodge Officers, when they most need competent instruction. It comes toward the end of the term of the District Deputy Grand Master, who "knows the ropes" by then, and is then and thereby better equipped to arrange for the meeting. And finally, it comes at the season of the year when most Lodge Officers appear best able to get away from their necessary vocations. The difficulty up to now has been the impossibility, from a practical standpoint, of crowding 79 meetings into the short interval between the first of the year and the date of our Grand Lodge session; for there have been just too
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many meetings and not enough days. The recent action by our Council of Administration in redistricting the state, reducing the number of Districts from 19 to 63, gives some hope that a way will yet be found to hold all meetings between January 1st and Grand Lodge. Perhaps it can be arranged in some cases to "doubleup," this is, to hold two or more meetings simultaneously. We recommend that consideration be given to these possibilities. OTHER COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES. The past year has been an unusually busy one for this Committee. Four formal meetings have been held, as well as several informal meetings on occasions when two members have met for discussions. School for Lecturers. One of this Committee's duties is to "reconcile any and all differences in the interpretation of the ritual that may exist among the Lecturers or Assistant Lecturers . . ." In this connection, a so-called "School for Lecturers" was held in early August, in the Lodge Hall at Emporia, with our Grand Master and members of the Committee present, while the Lecturer and Assistant Lecturers "compared notes," so to speak. W e feel the results were gratifying. Floor Rules and Instructions—1963 Revision. Our Constitution [ART. XI, Sec. 3] makes Floor Movements just as important and just as much a part of the Work as is our Ritual; and for many years this Committee has issued a small booklet on "Floor Rules and Instructions," to assist Lodge Officers in doing the ritualistic Work and Ceremonies in accordance with the authorized Floor Plans—as our Constitution requires. During the past year, with the approval of our Grand Master, this Committee has re-edited and revised these Rules and Instructions, added some new material, and made clarifying changes in the old; and with the approval of our Council of Administration, this Booklet has been printed. Every Lodge should have a copy of the 1963 Revision of these Rules, and those who do not already have it should procure it from the Grand Secretary's Office. Arrangement of Grand Lodge Officers—Chart. Several months ago, our Grand Master called this Committee's attention to the fact that the "authorized Floor Plans" on file in the archives of the Grand Lodge, do not contain any chart or other informational material relative to the proper seating arrangement for our Grand Lodge Officers; and at his suggestion, this Committee prepared a Chart showing "recommended" seating arrangement for the Grand Officers, which Chart, together with suitable explanatory notes, was presented to the Council of Administration, and with its approval, our Grand Master ordered the same filed in the Archives of the Grand Lodge as a part of the authorized floor plans. Your Committee on Ritualistic Work recommends that these actions be approved by the Grand Lodge. Arrangement of Lodge and Lodge Officers—Chart. \ Figure 1 of our authorized Floor Plans on file in the archives, shows the correct arrangement of a Lodge Hall. This Chart was prepared about 65 years ago and before the Office of Lodge Chaplain was created. In addition thereto, the old Chart is accompanied by explanatory notes which, to say the least, are quite sketchy, and thus susceptible of misinterpretation. With our Grand Master's permission, this Committee prepared a Supplemental Chart, denominated "Figure lA", with more complete explanatory Notes, and this was submitted to our Council of Administration; and with its approval, our Grand Master ordered it to be filed in the archives as a supplement to and a part of our authorized Floor
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Plans. It should be emphasized that this is not a departure or deviation, neither is it intended as a replacement for the original Chart; it is merely supplemental to, and explanatory of the old Chart. For the information of all brothers present, this new Chart, with the explanatory Notes, appears on pages 4-5 of the Booklet, "Floor Rules and Instructionsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1963 Revision," hereinbefore referred to in this report. Your Committee recommends that this, too, be approved by the Grand Lodge. Proficiency Certificates. T h e number of holders of Certificates of Proficiency appears to be growing to a most gratifying degree. From February 1st, 1963 to January 31st, 1964, inclusive, 68 Unlimited Certificates of Proficiency (including renewals) were issued; as compared with 35 issued during the corresponding period the preceding year. In this connection, our Grand Master has referred to this Committee a matter concerning the authorization of a new type of Certificate. The idea seems to be generally prevalent that the Master of a Lodge should hold at least a Class A Certificate of proficiency; but as our Grand Master pointed out, it is possible for a Master or a-brother to hold a "Class A " Certificate, yet still be unable to confer the Second or Third Degrees, since such a Certificate does not include the Second Sections of the Work in those Degrees. Our Grand Master's point is undeniably well taken. On the other hand, because of circumstances which have arisen during the few short weeks since this matter was called to our attention, this Committee has necessarily been preoccupied with other matters which could not be deferred; and this has prevented our giving due and deliberate consideration, particularly as to the effect a change in the Certificate requirements, or the issuance of a new certificate, might have upon the entire Proficiency Certificate Program. W e are therefore unable at this time to make a recommendation other than that the entire matter should be given further study. It is virtually impossible to ascertain the exact number of Proficiency Certificates outstanding on any specific date. However, it is interesting to note that a compilation of records prepared by our late Grand Lecturer shortly prior to his death, indicates that there are approximately 514 Unlimited Certificates, 2,617 Class A Certificates, and 6,351 Class B Certificates, held by Kansas Masons. Exemplification of the Work Another duty of this Committee is "to arrange for the exemplification of the Work at the Annual Communications of the Grand Lodge." During the past few years this item has been dispensed with at our Grand Lodge Sessions; but we are delighted to report that this year our Grand Master has been pleased to reinstate it on our program for this Communication. With our Grand Master's approval, and under the supervision of this Committee, the outstanding Degree Team from B E N H U R Lodge No. 322, Kansas City, Kansas, was selected to present the Dramatized Version of the Second Section of the Third Degree, at the City Auditorium, on Wednesday afternoon, March 11th, beginning at 3:30 o'clock, P.M., and all Master Masons are invited to attend and witness this interesting spectacle. CONCLUSION.
Notwithstanding Brother G E N N ROBISON'S passing, the work of this Committee, as well as that of his beloved Fraternity, can and will continueâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;for no man is indispensible. But Brother G L E N N contributed greatly; his presence was felt, and his absence will be felt even more.
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The remaining Members of this Committee have found their work richly rewarding, and it is our hope that our labors, like Brother G L E N N ' S , have contributed in some small way to the benefit of Kansas Masonry; and we are indeed grateful to our Grand Master for having given us this rare privilege and opportunity to work with Brother G L E N N and to be of service to the Fraternity. Fraternally submitted, JAMES H . TRICE, Chairman BRUCE N E W T O N [vice E. G L E N N ROBISON, deceased] MARCELLUS G . BOSS, Secretary.
PERFECT ATTENDANCE O F OFFICERS AT DISTRICT MEETINGS. W . ' . MARCELLUS G . BOSS, a member of the Committee on Ritualistic Work, read the list of the lodges having perfect attendance of officers at 1963-I964 District Meetings, also those with perfect attendance for five years, and nine lodges having ten years of perfect attendance of officers. M . ' . W . " . Brother TRICE extended the thanks of the committee for the diligence and zeal of those lodges. EXHIBIT A
LODGES HAVING P E R F E C T OFFICER A T T E N D E N C E .
Junction City N o . 7 Macksville N o . 371 Lucas No. 198 Alton No. 207 Kensington N o . 405 Norcatur N o . 317 Selden N o . 423 Oakley N o . 253 Scott City N o . 2 8 4 . Deerfield N o . 432 Protection N o . 384 Meriden N o . 236 Atchison N o . 158 Kansas City N o . 272 Wellsville N o . 356 Hoyt No. 327 Topeka N o . 17 Waterville N o . 85 Carbondale N o . 70 Gardner N o . 65 Columbus N o . 100 Hiattville N o . 216 Girard N o . 93 Lindsborg N o . 397 Toronto N o . 121 Wichita No. 99 Wichita N o . 313 Sylvia N o . 391 Isabel N o . 400 Attica N o . 262 Caldwell N o . 203
Altoona No. 118 Caney N o . 324 Haysville No. 112 Cuba N o . 362 Stafford No. 252 Hutchinson N o . 445 Barnard No. 59. Glen Elder No. 294 Oberlin N o . 186 Hill City No. 281 Atwood No. 164 Winona No. 318 Leoti N o . 340 Johnson No. 441 Shawnee Mission N o . 153 Perry N o . 415 Ft. Leavenworth N o . 311 Ottawa No. 18 Lawrence No. 6 Centralia No. 89 Topeka No. 51 Blue Rapids N o . 169 Osage City N o . 141 Savonburg N o . 315 Fort Scott N o . 8 Bronson No. 268 Garnett No. 44 Emporia No. 12 Leon N o . 223 Wichita No. 168 Leroy N o . 27
Gridley No. 314 Cunningham No. 427 Anthony No. 200 Bluff City No. 368 Belle Plaine N o . 173 Benedict No. 403 Cedar Vale N o . 355 Courtland N o . 211 Washington No. 104 St. John No. 354 Ness City No. 191 Downs N o . 204 Mankato No. 87 Long Island No. 231 Colby No. 306 McDonald N o . 383 Dighton No. 279 Tribune No. 352 Plains No. 367 Overland Park No. 436 Bendena N o . 440 Kansas City No. 3 Melvern N o . 22 Tonganoxie N o . 190 Delia N o . 419 Richland N o . 248 Overbrook N o . 62 Spring Hill N o . 56 Erie No. 76 Devon N o . 92 Hepler No., 398
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McPherson No. 172 Cottonwood Falls No. 80 Wichita No. 86 Wichita No. 303 Yates Center No. 144 EXHIBIT B
Deerfield No. 432 Hiattville No. 216
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Arlington No. 299 Medicine Lodge No. 77 Harper No. 206 Freeport No. 389 Derby No. 365
Howard No. 155 Burlington No. 66 Scandia No. 221
LODGES Q U A L I F Y I N G FOR FIVE YEAR CERTIFICATE.
Oakley No. 253 Wichita No. 303
Devon No. 92
EXHIBIT C-—LODGES Q U A L I F Y I N G FOR T E N YEAR CERTIFICATE.
Bendena No. 440 Hutchinson No. 445 Protection No. 384 EXHIBIT D
Bronson No. 268 Macksville No. 371 McDonald No. 383
Waterville No. 85 Ness City No. 191 Caney No. 324
LODGES HAVING N O OFFICERS I N A T T E N D A N C E .
Lyons No. 192—Opening. Osborne No. 160—Opening. Grainfield No. 381—Opening. Elkhart No. 422—Opening and Closing. Satanta No. 446—Opening. Humboldt No. 29—Opening. Troy No. 55—Opening and Closing. Argonia No. 285—Opening. Pretty Prairie No. 428—Opening.
Delphos No. 202—Opening and Closing Burr Oak No. 178-^Opening. Spearville No. 388— Opening and Closing. Hugoton No. 406—Opening. Minneola No. 431—Closing. NortonviUe No. 266—Opening. Atchison No. 5—Opening. Tyro No. 386—Opening and Closing.
REMARKS BY GRAND MASTER OF TEXAS. M . ' . W . ' . J O H N R . COLLARD, JR., Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Texas, spoke briefly of his pleasure in attending these sessions and gratitude for hospitality extended to him. CALL TO
REFRESHMENT.
W . ' . FORREST D . HAGGARD, Grand Chaplain, offered the following prayer: God, our Father, cause Thy blessings to be upon us with Thy spirit in refreshment of our heart and mind, according to Thy will, and in the renewals of our body by the purposes of our life being made known. Amen. So mote it be. The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was then called from Labor to Refreshment until 8:30 A.M. Thursday, March 12th. GRAND M A S T E R ' S BANQUET. Pursuant to custom of previous years, the Grand Master's Banquet at which nearly 1,000 brethren, their wives and families were in attendance, was held in the basement of the municipal auditorium. It was a gala affair at which visiting dignitaries and honored guests were seated at tiered tables while a trio from a local television station, serenaded the assembled guests as they moved from table to table.
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Following the bounteous dinner, the brethren and guests moved to the auditorium where the following program lasting nearly three hours was a delight and pleasure to all present: ^5{^DNESDAY, MARCH 11 Evening
Program
Municipal Auditorium 6:30 p.m. Grand Master's Banquet Organ Prelude—J. V E R N O N P O W E L L .
8:00 p.m. Invocation—W.'. FoRREST D. HAGGARD, Grand Chaplain. Introduction of Past Grand Masters. Introduction of Grand Lodge Officers. Introduction of Kansas' Youngest Mason—M.'. W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Master. Introduction of Youth Representative—M.". W . ' . D . BRUCE N E W T O N . Oration—"Masons Are Wonderful Men." By DAVID ZORUB, Hot Springs, Arkansas DeMolay Chapter as given at the 43rd Annual Session of the Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay, 1963, Tampa, Florida. Musical Numbers by VIRGIL WOODSIDE, Vocalist, Midwest's Leading Baritone Oration—"A Stranger Looks at American Masonry" M.'. W . ' . FREDERICK W . V O N SON, Mexico City, D. F. Past Grand Master, York Grand Lodge of Mexico. Benediction—W.'. FORREST D . HAGGARD, Grand Chaplain, A STRANGER LOOKS AT AMERICAN
MASONRY.
Oration delivered before the assembled guests at the Grand Master's Banquet By M . ' . W . ' . FREDERICK V O N S O N , Past Grand
Master.
For those that are students of Mexican Pre-Columbian History I feel I should explain that I have freely borrowed from the Aztecs, Mayas, Toltects, and others, making no effort to separate information given either by people or dates. The great State of Kansas is situated almost smack center of the remaining lesser United States. It is split vertically by the 100th meridian which also passes through Mexico, so that your sun rises and sets at about the same time as ours. Kansas is shaped like a Lodge, a rectangle facing due East and West, with your G.M. situated quite properly in the Eastern part. Mexico is shaped like a cornucopia, the horn of plenty, the symbol of abundance carried in our Lodges by the Stewards. Wide at the top, it narrows at the Isthmus of Tehuantepec (which just over 100 years ago your Senator Louis
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McLane tried to buy to build a canal) and widens again as you approach the Peninsual of Yucatan, which, with Florida and Cuba limits the Gulf of Mexico (I have no knowledge of anyone trying to buy our Gulf of Mexico). The artificial border between our countries is not clearly defined: thousands speak Spanish along your side, just as thousands speak English on ours. It is a Land of Transition and of Contrasts; beautiful and homely, ancient and modern, cultured and simple, liberal and reactionary. Home of the first printing press in the Americas, its biggest budget item is education, in an all-out war against illiteracy. W e harbor no illusions of military might, and are irrevocably committed to the search of peace, with a high sense of mission in sharing with the world our ideals of the dignity of man, of his family, and of his country. Our only atomic ambition is scientific, and we hope to be able to use atomic power in our rapidly growing industry. General Motors, Ford, Volkswagen, Chrysler, Mercedes-Benz, Renaut, and Datsun have, or intend to have, automotive assembly plants, ever expanding to make themselves self-sufficient by manufacturing their own parts and motors. W e spin our own yarn out of our own cotton, weave •our own cloth, make our own shoes, grow our own corn and wheat, and export rsugar, tomatoes, coffee, cotton, pineapples, strawberries, and garlic. An important producer of minerals, in some years we have supplied more silver to the world than all other countries combined. Our government is sound, left enough to please the masses, yet right enough to encourage industrial growth. Our economy is healthy, and international obligations punctually met. Your are our best customer, and we are your best customer South of the Border. Color of skin makes no difference—not because we think separation wrong, but rather because we have no occasion to notice it. Amos Adams Lawrence, w h o gave his name to one of your cities, and Sharps rifles to John Brown, would have liked that. And thus, as we were never taught the difference, many fail to understand the very real problem that history and tradition have bequeathed you, yet there is a growing awareness that men of good will are really trying to solve •that problem. Scenery in Mexico covers lush rain forest jungles at sea level, the deadly deserts south of Arizona, the good farms on the plateaus, forests among the mountains, and the eternal snow that caps our volcanoes. The Citlaltepetl, Peak of Orizaba, at almost 19,000 feet, is probably the most perfect and beautiful in the world, its snow clearly visible from the tropical paradise, full of orchids and gardenias at its foot. Some 4,000 miles of the boldest shores and gentlest beaches .adorn our porches. Forty men are required with arms extended to circle the Tule, the oldest and thickest tree known to mankind, and the "Tree of the Sad N i g h t " , under which Cortes cried when defeated by the Aztecs, still stands. Kansas, the Lodge-shaped State, has almost 100,000 Masons out of a population of 2,000,000. One out of every 20 Kansans is a Mason. Mexico, the plentiful, has perhaps 20,000 Masons out of a population approaching 40,000.000. While women, children, and non-Masons outnumber you 20 to 1, we are outnumbered 2,000 to one. If the same odds were to apply at this banquet tonight, there would not be enough people present to fill the head table. Have you thought about the consequences of such a difference? Persecutions? No. not openly; our government enforces most Constitutional safeguards, but in a northern city the names of the non-R.C. businessmen were made public by the Church. Trade, of course, dwindled in their stores, and their social intercourse became extremely limited. In a small town the little Protestant chapel was destroyed, rocks thrown at the parishioners, and the pastor forced to flee for his life.
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George Friedmann, P.G.M. and good friend of your Grand Master, tells the following that happened in the manufacturing firm of which he is Executive Vice-President: "One of the workers asked for a substantial loan to be able to send his wife, mother of four, to Veracruz, our oldest sea-port. Her heart was failing at the 7400 foot altitude of Mexico City. The doctor thought the trip her only chance for recovery. George borrowed a hat, placed a substantial contribution in it, and started it through the factory. Enough was collected to allow the sick woman the time needed at sea-level to give the faltering heart a chance to recover. Grateful and full of cheer, the worker took the money home, and together they went to Church to thank Divine Providence, to thank Him for His help. The Priest offered good advice: The money having been gathered at the initiative of a Mason was evil, and could only be cleansed if given to the R.C. Church. In return, he offered to devote a special Mass for the couple, assuring physical health for her, and spiritual well-being for both. The advice being timely and good, the money was surrendered, the special Mass said, and prayers offered. A week later the four children of this couple attended their mouther's funeral". How could this happen in the X X Century? In a country with laws heavily influenced by Masonic thinking? Whose Constitution, even as yours, was written by Masons? In a country where the land-hungry masses rebelled because the Church accumulated more than half the wealth, and had an income greater than that of the National Government? Where public schools are secular and all church buildings must belong to the Nation? A Country whose government was at one time disputed among Masons grouped in the York and Scottish Rites ? One can only surmise that while we do weary of well-doing, the centralized authority in Rome is ever vigilant. As there is a natural tendency for political opinions to swing from extreme right to left, and back again, they have learned to retrench in times of adversity, using their accumulated energy to take full advantage of the pendulum as it swings their way. Let me read to you the following excerpt from the Catholic Doctrinal Guide. published in the appendix of the Holy Bible by the Good Counsel Publishing Company of Chicago in 1961, and approved by the Church. Under the heading "Freemasonry", they say: ". . . Freemasonry is an international fraternity formed, allegedly, for mutual help and brotherly association within the group . . . but the real object, aimed at by the leaders of freemasonry, is to destroy authority that comes from God and all revealed religion. Their secret oath of obedience, taken as it is without any reservation, is absolutely unlawful, and the symbolism of many of their lodges is grossly blasphemous and insulting to Christianity . . . it would seem that members of such societies were unprincipled; and that several civil governments had already suppressed them as a public danger . . .". They do not, of course, say that Freemasonry was supressed in Spain, in Communist countries, and by all the Totalitarian Regimes, always. Sink such falsehood, such colossal lies repeatedly into limited intellects, garnish with fear and superstition, add a pinch of fire and brimstone, and what is the result? A businessman without a business, a clergyman without a church, and children without a mother. What has this to do with you, you ask? Are you involved? Remember the three men in a boat. When they were out in midstream, one produced an auger and started to bore a hole in the bottom of the boat. His two companions complained: "What are you doing?" "Mind your own business", said he, "I'm boring a hole beneath my seat only, and not yours". "But", shouted the other two, "we are all in the same boat'. This story is more than 2,000 years old, yet more true today than when it was written. W e are all in the same boat. Any attempt to scuttle the boat, wilful or
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unintended, is suicidal and criminal, for we endanger the life and happiness of others together with our own. Hemingway realized this interlacing of one and all so that he borrowed the thoughts of John Donne, who said over 300 years ago. No man is an island in himself; he is part of the main land. If a clod he washed away, Europe is less. Any man's death diminishes me. Never send to know for whom the bell tolls; It tolls for thee Modern communications have shrunk the world to where we can be and often are, in immediate touch with each other. Last November 22nd, my 13year old girl and five younger sons, shared with you a tragic moment of your history. All commercials disappeared from T.V., all our stations hooked up with yours. Our children, and men and women and children everywhere cried for your departed President, his afflicted family, and his troubled Country. People of another Nation, with different language, creed, race and history; a people split from you by a yesterday of hate, suspicion, and fear. A people who cannot yet forget your invasions of their territory, the latest still in this Century. It was such a people that cried for you, cried with you. 50,000 at the bullfight, 80,000 at the football game, hundreds of thousands, throughout the country, arose in silent prayer—an unprecedented, unplanned act of spontaneous devotion. I can still feel my spine tingle. Never before, for foreigner or national, never before have I seen or felt such a sincere show of love—and this love was for a former enemy. The people of my Mexico had found undreamed masses of love for you in their big hearts—and though not all is harmony between our Countries, there is a growing realization that we are in the same boat, and that love must, that love shall prevail. To try to bring this message of love, of warmth and understanding to you is my task tonight. I want to convey a picture of Mexico to you as I see that beautiful Country to the South. To understand the paradox that is Mexico, you must travel back with me to the days of glory that were theirs, the Aztecs, the Toltecs, the Maya and the many others. A proud people they were, warriors fierce and brave. Builders of beautiful temples and pyramids more massive than those of Egypt. Creators of writing, they recorded history in glyphs, and as mariners they conquered the sea in fortyman boats. Out of a mysterious dawn they arose from vague beginnings about 4,000 years ago, just as mysteriously to disappear from their temple cities and fade into the jungle 3,000 years later, long before Columbus. They were not a peaceful people, but warriors, mariners, and traders, conquering neighboring tribes to capture victims for their sacrifices to their gods. Emperor Axayacatl, grandson of the Aztec Moctezuma Ilhuicamina, when 26 years old, consecrated the Stone of the Sun. Victims for sacrifice were laid on the altar, arms and legs forced down to arch their chests into which Axayacatl's sharp obsidian knife sank so often, and from which he tore out so many beating hearts, that wearied and sickened by the odor of the gushing warm blood he died shortly thereafter. His brother, Ahuizotl, proclaimed king on April 13th, 1486, eager to appease and receive the blessings of the gods, prepared four separate altars for a grisly non-stop marathon ceremonial to sacrifice 20,000 wretches. Yes, a savage, yet proud, intelligent, honest, and free people they were. A good people in their way, respectful of their elders. Superstitious, they saw life everywhere and in everything. The sky and the ocean and the tree and the deer had a soul. Before slaying, the hunter offered a prayer: "I have need", he explained. Rather than eat his kill, he gave it to others who returned part to him.
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He prepared amulets from the slain animal so that others would in the future allow themselves to be killed as well. Woman, then as now, occupied a special place. She was not permitted in the temple nor did she share in the ritual of religion. Still, she was firmly rooted to the earth, more so than man. Mother Earth has always been the female, to blossom, flower, and give birth to life. So she was the producer and, with her intuitive wisdom, the prophetess. Man made history, but she was history and from her monthly cycles the miracle of the calendar evolved. Like all women everywhere, her principal conquest was man. And man then was much as he is now. Deep influenced by society, he felt and feared the power of the unknown. A dreamer, he could not control the weather, but he could find his way to the stars and count the steps to the moon. He was great, as you and I are great, for he could think, plan, play, worship, hope, dream, and love. Such a people, god-fearing and honest, far advanced in astronomy and arts and crafts; such a people was conquered by the Spaniards and enslaved—physically by the landowners, and spiritually by the clergy. A crafty group the clergy was, some saints, some devils. They substituted a new triple God with hundreds of Saints for the many gods of old. Quetzalcoatl, the plumed serpent, legendary king-priest, wise man, peaceful god, tall, fair, and bearded, god of air, and represented by the planet we call Venus; an able man who invented the smelting of metal, the hewing of stone, and the seeding of the soil; creator of laws; father of mankind. When he parted from his people, he left a pledge: he would return. And with this promise he opened the way for their oppression, for had not he armounced the coming of the bearded white man? And Tlaloc, the rain god, one of the most important because of his influence on the growth of the crops, was represented in the form resembling a cross, leading some of the early friars to believe that Christ Jesus had walked there before them. With this similarity of symbols Tlatoc too helped the program of substitution. Temples were destroyed to furnish material for the new churches, and they were frequently situated on the same spot. Cholula, an ancient ceremonial center, and with a present population of about 6,000, boasts of one chapel for every saint, one chapel or church for every day of the year! So they took away their gods and gave them theirs, to be worshipped with the same fear and supersition. They took their pride and freedom and happiness, and their gold and silver and chocolate and sugar—and gave them a Virgin Mother that alone gave them gentle love so that even today to her more pilgrimages are made and more prayers offered than to God Himself. The real conquest was hers—through her love. It is a Country bound together by race. A blend of the Spanish and the Indian—they call themselves "la raza de bronce", the race of bronze—united by a common language and religion. They are a people taught to suspect everyone not Catholic (and your Country is not Catholic) who rejoiced in your election of a Catholic President. Still, they are people hesitantly, but sincerely, stretching out a hand of friendship to a neighbor whose marines still sing "From the Halls of Montezuma to the Shores of Tripoli". President Kennedy said that geography had made us neighbors, and that time had made us friends. You voluntarily surrendered a piece of Texan soil, more important for its symbolism than its real value, for you recognized and respected Mexico's right to it. Our two Presidents met in California a few weeks ago to renew friendship and settle mutual problems, like migratory farm labor, and the salt that contaminates the Colorado River, making it useless for our farms. Together they received honorary degrees from the University of California at Los Angeles. W e are really becoming "good neighbors", learning—poco a poco—to respea and love each other.
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And this is important, for if the Latin American countries begin to breathe this atmosphere of mutual trust, you will be able to influence them through this Country of Transition, not by buying them with your dollars, but by sharing with them your ideals of freedom, of the dignity of man, of the peaceful and voluntary establishment and continuity of a people's government; for these ideals are also cherished deep in their hearts, and they have all shed blood for their realization. This whole Continent would then become a bastion, a fortress of idealism, a beacon of prosperity, respect, and love, lighting the way for those other countries not yet free to think, not yet able to ascend to the spiritual plane until the basic needs, the food, medicine, and clothing and housing they so desperately want are theirs. W e may then be able to show them how to satisfy their needs without trampling man, who is the image of God, nor his Creator. While the image of Freemasonry is not resplendent in Latin America—and we really do little to enhance it—I pray that our teachings may prevail. The people must learn that the promise of Paradise on Earth, here and now, as painted by the Reds, as well as the automatic Heaven in the Hereafter earned by simple ritualistic formulas are not true; that the promises are false, and that only the basic motivation, only the desire to do good will elevate us, and then only if put into action. Love, I think you will agree, is the answer. The love that is our thirst for eternity and gives us its only glimpses. The love that cleanses the world of injustices and hate, and breeds goodness, and vanquishes everything evil, the love that is the perpetual act of faith. For he who loves creates paradise for others, and for himself. If love were universal, if our teachings were to spread, then goodness would prevail. W e would have earned our way into Eden, not as trespassers, but as rightful tenants, with rent paid in advance in the currency of love, the only universal coin. W e would have destroyed the ignorant and the hatemongers. Those who would set man against man, people against people, idea against idea, creed against creed, me against you and you against me—they would be no more. Fanaticism, bigotry, hate, prejudice, and ignorance are hungry—they need feeding. Let them feed, let them gorge on our overabundance of love and they will perish, for love is their only poison. Fanaticism, bigotry, hate, ignorance, and all that is evil—I pronounce you dead! In your stead I crown your successors: love, understanding, light, all that is warm and good and glorious, all that shines and rings with exuberant joy: "Hate is dead! HATE IS D E A D ! ! I Long live love!". W e want to live, to love, and I say "Live, Love; live intensely. Love; live forever. Love. For if there is Love forever, there is Life forever, and without Love, Life is not". SECOND DAY SESSION. A t 8 : 4 5 A.M. M a r c h 12, 1 9 6 4 t h e b r e t h r e n reassembled a n d t h e M . ' . W.'. G r a n d L o d g e w a s called f r o m R e f r e s h m e n t to Labor, followed by p r a y e r by t h e G r a n d C h a p l a i n . INTERIM REPORT. T h e M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r r e f e r r e d t o t h e subject submitted by t h e M a s o n i c Service Association to a l l G r a n d M a s t e r s , saying h e h a d a p p o i n t e d a special c o m m i t t e e t o study t h e m a t t e r a n d r e p o r t to t h e G r a n d
Lodge. W.'.
JAMES E . TAYLOR, Chairman of the special committee re-
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REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N JURISPRUDENCE. W . ' . C H A R L E S F . B U R K I N , J R . , C h a i r m a n , presented t h e f o l l o w i n g report which, on separate m o t i o n s , was a d o p t e d section by section, a n d t h e n as a w h o l e : To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas: PREFACE. Permit me to say, on behalf of the entire Committee, each of us wishes to express his sincere appreciation for the privilege and the honor of serving on this Committee, and especially of having been able to be closely associated with such an outstanding and devoted Mason as Most Worshipful Brother, B E N W . GRAYBILL.
Your Committee on Jurisprudence makes the following report: W e have reviewed all of our actions as a Committee and have considered all of the official acts of the Grand Master during the year and find that all of said acts have been in accordance with our Constitution, By-Laws and Land Marks and within the prerogatives granted therein. More specifically, we refer to the following: 1.
SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS.
Your Committee has given consideration to the Special Dispensations granted', by the Grand Master, and is of the opinion that they were issued within his' prerogatives and in accordance with our Constitution and By-Law and recommend that they be approved. I move the adoption of this section of the report. 2.
CORRECTION OF BY-LAW, SECTION 2-306.
The above numbered By-Law was amended at the 1963 communication of the Grand Lodge, and the amendment adopted therein was included in the printing of the By-Laws of 1963 except that the following provision was omitted: "Provided further, that for good cause shown, the Council of Ad. ministration may pay to the Grand Secretary an additional sum for meritorious or extra services rendered such additional sum as they may deem advisable not to exceed $2,800.00 from the General Fund of the Grand Lodge." In the future printing of the Laws of Masonry, this provision should be included. It should be particularly noted that this is a correction and is not an amendment. I move the adoption of this section of the report. 3.
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION.
Your Committee has considered the report of the Secretary of the Administration, which was especially referred to this Committee by mittee on Reports of Grand Officers. This Committee accordingly has all actions of the Council of Administration, as set out in the Report, the purview of the law, and we recommend approval of the same. I move the adoption of this section of the report.
Council of the Comfound that are within,
4. The following questions were submitted to the Jurisprudence Committee during the year and are as follows:
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a. Your Grand Master, in response to inquiries made to him, asked for an interpretation of By-Law, Section 3-402, and Article IX, Section 5 of the Constitution with reference to the number required to open a Lodge of Master Masons for the purpose of conducting funeral services. Our ruling was as follows: In the By-Laws of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, in Chapter 3, Article 4, Section 3-402, it is provided as follows: "'LABOR, WORK A N D BUSINESS DEFINED: When a Lodge is open on any Degree, it is deemed to be at 'labor' in that Degree. The 'work' of a Lodge consists of all the ceremonies of initiation in the several Degrees, including proficiency examinations. The 'business' of a Lodge consists of all its transactions other than 'work' and public ceremonies, while it is at labor." Thus it is clear that the conducting of a funeral service is not such business as is contemplated in Article 9, Section 5 of the Constitution and the prohibition therein contained, with reference to the conduct of such business unless there are present at least seven Master Masons. b. This Committee was asked to give a decision with reference to the propriety of the playing of cards in a Masonic Temple. Your Committee ruled as follows: The Landmarks which are recognized by this Grand jurisdiction are very clearly set out as a part of the constitution and nothing is therein contained which makes card playing an ofTense against the body of Masonry. Card playing is not in and of itself offensive, but if the practice thereof in a Lodge building becomes offensive, it is incumbent upon the Master to prohibit the same. W e do not feel that the Grand Lodge itself should, at this time, make any ruling or take any stand with reference to the playing of cards in a Masonic "Temple building. c. W e were confronted with the question of a Lodge having paid only a portion of its annual dues, and the inquiry was as to whether or not this Lodge could be represented at the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. Our ruling was as follows: Article 3, Section 2-301 of the By-Laws, at pages 42 and 43. It is provided therein as follows: "Any Lodge which neglects or refuses to pay all its annual per capita tax or fees or any special assessments on or before the 10th day of January in each year, or which shall fail or neglect to make and transmit to the Grand Secretary its Annual Report on or before the 10th day of January of each year, shall not be entitled to representation in the Grand Lodge at the Annual Communication following such failure." On the basis of this law, it is our opinion that the Lodge to which you refer cannot be represented at the Grand Lodge Communication to be held in March of this year. I now move the adoption of this report as a whole. Fraternally submitted, CHARLES F . BURKIN, JR., ORION G . DENNIS PHIL E . M I L L S D . C DANIELSON W . S. REECE
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REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N CORRESPONDENCE. M . ' . W . ' . FLOYD S. ECORD, Chairman, presented a report in detail
of topics of interest gleaned from Proceedings of other Jurisdictions. On his motion the report was adopted, and is included in this book. REPORT OF COMMITTEE O N TRIALS A N D P U N I S H M E N T S . W.'.
W I L L I A M M . SHAFFER, Chairman, presented the
following
report which, on his motion, was adopted: To the Most Worshipful
Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
This committee is happy to be able to report that it has had very little work to do during the past year. W e inherited no cases from the previous committee. W e have received only three cases during the year. Of this number, two involved the violation of By-Law 1-111, and the other case involved embezzlement. The accused in the liquor cases were all found guilty and the punishment was expulsion. The embezzlement case is still pending and will be referred to the new committee. The committee extends sincere thanks to the Grand Secretary for his cooperation and assistance. Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM WILLIAM WILLIAM WILLIAM LOUIS R .
M . SHAFFER, Chairman J. YOTTER T . SCHLICHTER E . CAREY HELMREICH
REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N MASONIC EDUCATION. W . ' . RoHERT E . F E R G U S O N , C h a i r m a n , s u b m i t t e d this detailed r e p o r t of activities of this c o m m i t t e e a n d , o n h i s m o t i o n , t h e report w a s a d o p t e d : To the M:. W:.
Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
The Committee on Masonic Education has had a rather active year. It has endeavored to carry on most of the very fine program established in prior years and likewise has presented a few innovations and additions which now appear to have brought about some additional fruitful results. Through the office of the Grand Secretary the committee has continued the function previously assigned to it in the distribution to lodges and other interested brethren of the candidate Instruction Booklets. These publications seem to have proved valuable to many lodges and particularly to the candidates who are seeking masonic light. In addition through the same medium there has been supervised the printing and distribution of the Grand Lodge Laws together with the reprinting and distribution of other publications. In connection with this it should be mentioned that requests were received not only from within this jurisdiction but also some from other jurisdictions for copies of the instruction booklets, also the booklet entitled "One Hundred Questions About Freemasonry" and other publications of the committee and the Grand Lodge. Under the editorship of M . ' . W . ' . FLOYD S. ECORD, five issues of T h e Kansas Mason were published and distributed, together with a number of other special publications. Likewise the 1963 Midwest Conference at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was attended by several members of the Grand family on October 24, 25 and 26.
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These activities were about in the same vein as in former years and will not be dwelt upon at further length but the committee would like to report in a little more detail three programs which were undertaken this past year. Two were basically new to this grand jurisdiction and the third was a little innovation in connection with the well-established fall Area Meetings. The first two were demonstrative efforts to illustrate to the brethren and their friends a method for celebration of St. John's Day, the date commemorating the transition from operative to speculative masonry, and a further method was introduced to promote fraternal friendship and fellowship. The third at the area meetings was an attempt to answer the requests from the brethren throughout the state, particularly from the small and medium size lodges, for a program outlining special programs and events, the new public schools program, youth responsibility and the place of religion with the individual Mason.
ST. J O H N S DAY C E L E B R A T I O N S .
The celebration of St. John's Day each year has a twofold purpose. The first and foremost is the further emphasis and encouragement of church attendance and hours of worship. The second is commemoration of the anniversary of John the Baptist. Further, each Mason knows, it was on June 24, 1717, the actual anniversary date, that there occurred the original transition from Operative to Speculative Masonry when the first Grand Lodge was formed at the Goose and Gridiron Ale-house in London, England. This event has been recognized and celebrated in many ways and in somewhat varying degrees throughout the world. In Kansas heretofore in a few scattered communities Masons either gathered in a body and attended a church service together or met at locations such as a Drive-In Theater and held early morning services open to the public with the families and friends joining the brethren in an hour of worship. However, throughout the grand jurisdiction this was by no means universal and it was the recommendation of the Grand Master and the Council of Administration that six pilgrimages be organized in the several sections of the state where St. John's Day could be properly celebrated. This was not necessarily an attempt to establish this event as a permanent Grand Lodge directed project but was intended as a demonstration to the brethren to show what could be done in not just celebrating the founding of speculative Masonry or the traditional anniversary of one of our patron saints, but to illustrate a method how Masons in an area might ban together annually with their families and friends in emphasizing, encouraging and recognizing the responsibility of church attendance and hours of worship. To this end the committee, with the cooperation of the District Deputy Grand Masters, arranged for six separate pilgrimages to be held simultaneously at 7:00 A.M., Sunday, June 23, 1963, at the New 50 Drive-In Theater, Kansas City; the Cloverleaf Drive-In Theater, Topeka; the Municipal Auditorium, Parsons; the Hays Drive-In Theater, Hays; the Garden City Drive-In Theater, Garden City; and the Pawnee Drive-In Theater, Wichita. By special dispensation and direction the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of Kansas was opened simultaneously at the local Masonic temples at 7; 00 A.M. and the brethren then proceeded to the respective sites to join their families and friends. At each of these pilgrimages a continental breakfast was served by the Grand Lodge at 7:30 A.M.; at 8:15 A.M. the St. John's Day Service was held with a special message presented by six outstanding speakers. At Kansas City the message was brought by Rev. and W . ' . FORREST HAGGARD, our Grand Chaplain; at Parsons by Rev. and Bro. J O H N L U K E G E H M A N , Past Grand Chaplain; at
Topeka by Dr. and Bro. OSCAR E . BONNY, pastor of the Seaman Congregational Church; at Garden City by Rev. and W . ' . H. P. \X'oERTENDyKE, a Methodist MinLstp-- ' i d Past Master of Oak Lodge No. 287 of Lebanon; at Hays by R.'. W . ' .
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ARTHUR HODGSON, our Deputy Grand Master; and at Wichita by Dr. and Bro. RONALD R. MEREDITH, pastor of the First Methodist Church of Wichita. Each of the services was concluded by 9:00 A.M. in order that those attending could further attend the church of their respective choices. Grand Lodge was then closed in each of these areas following the services. More than four thousand brethren and friends made these pilgrimages. The committee following the celebrations undertook a survey throughout the state to determine the feasibility of a larger number of pilgrimages in the ensuing year in order that attendance would not necessitate such a great distance for travel. U p to the writing of this report sixteen lodges have agreed to hold St, John's Day celebrations and invite brethren, their families and friends from nearby areas to participate in services to be held June 21, 1964, the Sunday nearest St. John's Day. For the success of this program with its true purpose and meaning the committee wishes to express its thanks to our District Deputy Grand Masters and also especially to our Grand Chaplain, W . ' . FORREST HAGGARD, for his guidance and counsel.
It is the recommendation of this committee, however, that the pilgrimages in the future be not directly handled by the Grand Lodge but that the Committee on Masonic Education coordinate the celebrations on a local level and give assistance in obtaining speakers or outlining programs for the occasions when requested. It is the belief and judgment of the committee that sponsoring a few celebrations on. a state-wide level will not bring about the fully desired participation and attendance owing to the distances to be traveled; and that the aims can be best accomplished by cooperation with the District Deputy Grand Master's at the local level with as many local pilgrimages as possible, thus avoiding the necessity of excessive travel, particularly during what is usually the busy harvest season. U. THE
TRAVELING
GAVEL.
The second program which the committee wishes to outline with a little more detail is that involving "The Traveling Gavel " program. T h e Traveling Gavels have been used in several grand jurisdictions. The gavel accompanied by a record book is delivered to one lodge and this lodge delivers it to another with a visiting delegation and this continues until a complete cycle of all lodges in the grand jurisdiction has been completed. In the accompanying book are recorded the minutes of the meeting at each visitation. Our Most Worshipful Grand Master received the Kansas Traveling Gavel from M.". W . ' . LYMAN C . PALMER, Grand Master of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of Oregon. The gavel itself had been made by W . ' . CHARLES H . WEEKES, a Past Master of Albert Pike Lodge N o . 162, Portland, Oregon, in memory of his late brother who had been a member of Marysville Lodge No. 91 A. F. & A. M. and whom Brother W E E K E S had raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason by courtesy at the Marysville Lodge in 1941. On November 5, 1963, in appropriate ceremonies, our Grand Master, M.'. W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL instituted the Traveling Gavel program at Marysville Lodge N o . 91 A. F. & A. M. and delegated to this committee the responsibility of the itinerary for the visitations to each of the 437 lodges in Kansas. The Marysville Lodge delivered the gavel promptly to Oketo Lodge No. 25 at Oketo, and the gavel with its accompanying large delegations has been making its way across northeastern Kansas rapidly with four visitations being made just this past week. The journey of the gavel from one lodge to another seeks to further fraternal friendships and fellowship but the individual segment trips are not intended as merely tours to transport the gavel and record book from one locale to another. Following the recommendation of this committee the delegations of the visiting lodges delivering the gavel arrange for a special' ceremony of presentation and also the program to be given at the visited lodge. The programs presented so
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far have included use of Masonic films such as "Am I My Brother's Keeper" from our own grand lodge files; some films are being ordered through the Masonic Service Association; several inspirational talks from the Bible have been presented; a number of visiting lodges have found the materials for their program by use of the Short Talk Bulletins; at one meeting an original poem on fellowship of a really professional type was presented; and a number of talks have been made on other timely historical and Masonic subjects. The program of the Traveling Gavel has thus far successfully demonstrated not just a way of further cementing fraternal friendship and promoting fellowship but has brought about still another method of disseminating Masonic education. A number of the lodges had in recent years made practically no visitations; many had almost no Masonic education program. Through this demonstration of what could be done and the benefits derived, many lodges have now further plans for continuing with inter-lodge visits throughout this year and in the future. One lodge since the visit has held one Masonic education program on the Washington Shrine Memorial, has two other Masonic education programs scheduled between now and June and two in the planning stage for the fall. Based on the experience since November the committee feels the Traveling Gavel is accomplishing its original purpose of furthering fraternal fellowship but in addition has demonstrated the benefits from the use of the available tools of Masonic education as found in the Short Talk Bulletins, Masonic films and the use of other informative and well-planned programs. The committee is not unmindful of the splendid cooperation given to the program by the District Deputy Grand Masters and the worshipful masters of the lodges and to them we extend our sincere thanks for their fine and successful efforts.
m. THE
FALL AREA
MEETINGS.
The six Fall Area Meetings brought out the largest total attendance since the inception of the program. The enthusiasm generated from an outstanding program and the warm reception given by the six host lodges have resulted in this committee being literally snowed under in some of the areas with requests from lodges seeking to host in the 1964 fall meetings. These requests are being turned over to the Grand Master who will be elected at this session and to the next Committee on Masonic Education for their consideration. The committee does suggest that any of the lodges desiring to act as host at an area meeting get their requests in immediately as it is our understanding that these will probably be assigned during the month of April. The following is a breakdown of the 1105 officers and brethren who attended these successful meetings this past fall: Junction Prairie Oakley Larned Wichita City lola Village Total Masters 15 17 18 17 21 111 23 Senior Wardens 10 18 21 16 21 15 101 Junior Wardens 11 2 16 10 7 9 55 Dist. Deputies 8 12 10 10 10 9 59 Secretaries 24 24 15 26 26 23 138 Senior Deacons 6 10 16 10 7 15 64 10 12 Grand Lodge 14 11 16 13 76 Public Schools Committee and 54 Others 85 111 72 56 501 123 168
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The committee in planning the program this past year drew of course, upon the wisdom of its predecessors but also in particular heeded the many fine suggestions and requests from the various brethren throughout the grand jiurisdiction, and especially the requests frequently made by members from the small and medium size lodges. At the afternoon session W . ' . WILLIAM E . BRADFORD, Grand Senior Deacon, presented a comprehensive talk on "Special Programs and Events." At the group discussions which followed later in the afternoon a number of inquiries were made for information on obtaining materials for these special programs and events and primarily there was found a special interest for more public or open meetings. The Committee on Public Schools then outlined the new iterim Public Schools program to observe American Heritage Week. The final afternoon address delivered by our Past Grand Master, M.'. W.". BRUCE N E W T O N , effectively emphasized the proper image of Masonry on youth in the fulfillment of the Mason's duties and responsibilities. The brethren were then divided for group discussion into separate units as follows: ( 1 ) Worshipful Masters; (2) Senior Wardens; ( 3 ) Junior Wardens; (4) Senior Deacons; ( 5 ) Secretaries and District Deputies; ( 6 ) Public School Committee members; and ( 7 ) Unclassified groups or units. This ninety minute "Talk It Over Period" which has become a popular and established part of area meetings provided some instructive and spirited discussions, after which the brethren were reassembled in general session with a member of each group reportng the results of the individual unit meetings. Following dinner the evening sessions were resumed and M . ' . W . ' . BRUCE N E W T O N in continuance of his part of the program on youth presented JAMES MARTIN, Junior Past Master Councillor of the Order of DeMolay of Kansas, who explained a portion of the degree work of this order and in a most impressive manner gave "The Flower" talk from the ritual. It here should be noted that this young Wichita University student, in order to favor the brethren attending the several area meetings with his inspirational and effective message, first had to attend morning classes at the university, then drive to each of the sites of the area meetings, and then return late that evening to study for the next day's classes. The second special feature of the evening session was furnished by W . ' . FORREST HAGGARD, our Grand Chaplain, in his address, "The Man, The Church and The Lodge." His thoughts presented the true perspective of man's first and greatest responsibility as a Mason and were received with deep appreciation by the brethren. The climax of each of the meetings was then reached through the "Grand Master's Message" delivered by M.'. W . ' . BEN W . GRAYBILL. The warmth of our Grand Master's remarks brought a fitting finale to each of the area meetings all of which were concluded prior to 9:00 P.M. In developing the Masonic education program this year the committee has solicited and received at different times the counsel of many brethren and to them we extend our thanks. The committee particularly has been grateful for the solicited help freely given by our Most Worshipful Past Grand Masters CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S , BRUCE N E W T O N , ADDISON C . IRBY.
SCOTT E . KELSEY, FLOYD S. ECORD and
Dr.
It has been a privilege for each of us to serve the Grand Lodge this past year as your Committee on Masonic Education and for this opportunity we also are appreciative. However, we join our precedessors on this committee in the thought that although the Committee on Masonic Education is providing a needed service to the Masons of Kansas, it is only the continued support of the officers and members of the lodges throughout the Grand Jurisdiction that can make successful the
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Traveling Gavel Program, the St. John's Day celebrations, the Area Meetings and the entire program of Masonic education. W e urge that all the brethren make use of the tools which have been provided for the successful accomplishment of these aims and purposes. Fraternally submitted, ROBERT J. EARL TAYLOR ROBERT RONALD
E . FERGUSON, Chairman ODEN, F . CUSTER, L . JONES, A. H U M M E R ,
Committee. REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N NECROLOGY. W.".
F R A N K M . Y E O M A N , Chairman, gave the following
report
which- was followed by prayer by the Grand Chaplain, and was adopted by a rising vote of all the brethren: Your Committee, to whom has been assigned the task of memorializing our dead, has entered upon the duty with some hesitation. The year has been fraught with tragedy and w e can only marvel that the cults of hate have waited this long before plummeting to the depths of their own logic. At one o'clock on November 22nd the President of the United States, J O H N F . KENNEDY, was stricken down by an assassin's bullet. It was not only an American tragedy; it was an earth shaking event that stunned the entire family of nations and we are a diminishing people. Our lives, our Nation's being, is less today than it was before the assassin's bullet crashed into our consciousness. W e must live with the knowledge that in the 1963rd year of our Lord we live in a civilization that is as near the jungle as our own unreasoning passions. The idiocy of the act touches us because we are seared by its madness which is a symbol of a certain malady of our times. W e grieve for our loss. We mourn our diminishing stature. One year ago we stood with bowed heads reflecting together upon the thoughts of death. In this present hour we assemble again with similar purpose— not all of us, for some are now in that cold and silent tomb. One year from now we will gather, with sobered face and thoughtful eye, and perhaps it may be you—and it may be I—whose face then only can be seen through memory's eye. Life is uncertain and little we know Which one of us will be next to go; But we're drawn closer together with each new mound That is made in that spot on the edge of the town. Te be born is no unusual human experience—Neither is it unusual to die. The value of life is reckoned solely by what the individual fills into the gap between the two commonplaces. Wt look upon birth with rejoicing, we view life with satisfaction, but in the presence of death we stand reverently silent. W e yield before that Divine Will which has removed these many brethren from our midst but our craft is bowed beneath the heavy burden of our loss. The deepest and sincerest sympathy of our hearts goes out to those loved ones and friends who have been most heart stricken in the hour of parting. W e all well know that the victory of death seems very real at such a moment, but we know fully as well that in the great plan of eternity, death has no victory. These moments pass and love, which is immortal, remains to solace all mankind.
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In this memorial hour, it is not the sad thought of death of our beloved to which we invite you. It is not to the loss which we have all sustained. The good in their lives, their kindly acts, their kingly deeds let these be the theme of our contemplations. All are architects of Fate Working in these walls of time. Some with massive deeds and great, Some with ornaments of Rhyme. Let us do our work as well, Both the unseen and the seen. Make the house where God may dwell Beautiful, entire and clean. During the year the angel of death has received the dread mandate to strike from the roll of the living 2,032 of our brethren, from the workman in the quarries to those who have worn the purple of our fraternity. Many of them were known to me and many more of them were known to you. To eulogize them all is not possible for we did not know them well enough for that. Many of them have borne their share of the load in quiet service to the fraternity, many more have served the craft well for many years. The LEON COUSLANDS, the LEWIS GECKELERS, the JESSE FRANKLINS are legion and to them we shall be eternally grateful and to their families we can only offer our heartfelt sympathy and, to God thanks that we were privileged to know so many of them. Our sister Grand Jurisdictions report the passing of many distinguished brethren. They, too, mourn the loss of zealous leaders. To their bereaved families and brethren, we extend our sincere sympathy. While our own immediate Grand Line has been sparedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;two of our beloved Past Grand Masters have answered to the final summons. Though time with cunning skill Hath taken our treasures at his will. One thing he missed and it will be Forever oursâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;MEMORY. On January 11th a news flash told of the death of M.". W.". E. G L E N N RoBisoN. Scheduled for a district meeting at Kansas City that day our Grand Master was missing and there were no designs on the trestle board. Strict search was made and he was discovered in his bed at the hotel in Leavenworth where he had apparently died in his sleep after conducting a district meeting in Leavenworth. The death of G L E N N ROBISON is indeed a blow to Masonry in Kansas for truly one of Kansas' great Masons is gone. Perhaps no one within the acquaintance of those now living was held in higher esteem among his fellow Masons. As Grand Lecturer since 1950 he probably knew more Masons personally than any other man. His love for the carft and his concern that all Masons in Kansas learn the real meaning of Masonry became with him almost a passion and his sterling quality of character has marked him as one of the most revered Masons of his time. So long as district meetings are held the spirit of G L E N N ROBISON will be there. On Tuesday, January 14th many Masons from all over Kansas met at Gridley to pay their last respects to this great and good man. Grand Lodge was opened in Hebron Lodge No. 314 at Gridley and the services were held in the Methodist church, where all his life G L E N N had been a devoted member and active servant
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in the work of his Master. The tribute paid him by his life long friend, M.'. W.'. FLOYD S. ECORD, was so sincere in its devotion to one of Kansas' finest and most devoted Masons. To his family we bow our heads in sympathy for the loss we have all sustained. O T T O R . SOUDERSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;This is one of the hardest tasks ever assigned to me, to find words to express my feeling for this great and good man, who for some forty years has been my greatest inspiration as a Mason. And the encouragement he has given me has been extended to so many. Truly a great tree in the forestry of Masonry has fallen. I have a rendezvous with God Upon His blessed day of res. To His house I go and meet With others on the Holy quest. Whose presence fills His Holy Place. Our spiritual eyes behold The radiance of our Father's face. Then at the mid-week hour of prayer What strength flows down our needs to meet, As unto Him in prayer we turn United at the mercy seat. How can I to my faith be true If I keep not this rendezvous? All the bodies of Masonry have bestowed upon him the highest honors in their power to give and truly the purple of the fraternity has rested upon his honored shoulders. The son of a Methodist minister, his devotion and his service to the church he loved have had few equals. He has served in almost every capacity open to a layman and for many years taught a Sunday School class in the Bethany Methodist Church and many a time after a Masonic meeting in far away places has driven home at night "because I have to be there to teach my class in the morning." Truly a Christian gentleman with the stout courage of his convictions and no one ever needed to doubt as to where he stood. Perhaps his grestest Masonic love was the Kansas Masonic Home. Since 1939 he was its Secretary and the days and hours he has given to the Home are beyond number. His was true love and concern and dedication to this great institution and to him, perhaps as to no other Mason, it is a monument. On January 20th, after spending the afternoon working on affairs for the Home, he came home weary but in good spirits but shortly after midnight called to his good wife, asked for his medicine, then lay back and fell into eternal sleep. Grand Lodge was open in M.'. W . ' . OTTO'S own lodge No. 99 with M.'. W . ' . BRUCE N E W T O N as Master. Funeral services were held in the Bethany Methodist Church at 2:00 P . M . on Friday, January 24th with the pastor of the church, Rev. D O N KESSLER in charge and a beautiful eulogy was given by M.'. W . ' . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS. An honor guard of Knights Templar from Mt. Olivet Commandery stood guard while the body lay in state. Graveside services were conducted by Past Grand Master, BRUCE N E W T O N , a man whom O T T O loved and with whom he worked in Masonry for many years. Masonry in Kansas will be stronger because O T T O SOUDERS lived. Our hearts go out to his loved ones in the loss we have all sustained. And as we bow in reverence this hour in memory of all these departed brethren may we all feel thatâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;
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I do not go alone. If death should beckon me with outstretched hand And whisper softly of an "Unknown Land" I shall not be afraid to go For though the path I do not know. I take death's hand without fear, For H e who safely brought me here. Will also take me safely backâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; And though in many things I lackâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; He will not let me go alone Into the valley "That Unknown." So I reach out and take death's hand And journey to the "Promised Land." Fraternally submitted, FRANK M . Y E O M A N ,
Committee, PRAYER. By FORREST D E L O S S HAGGARD, Grand
Chaplain
Our help is in the Name of the Lord who made heaven and earth. Our trust is in the Father of lights with whom there is no shadow or changeand who is the same yesterday, today and forever. O God, our Father, we bow in Thy presence keenly aware of our mortality and of the absence of certain of our brethren. W e come, first of all, to give thanks for the lives of those who walked upright in their several stations before us and before Thee. W e appreciate the opportunity of human fellowship uponthis earth and pray that our own lives may be such that we, also, may rest fromour labors and have good works to follow after us. W e are moved to pray for Thy comfort and strength to be in lives of theloved ones and homes of those who have been cut down by death. May theirpeace be from Him who said: "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you." And may their hope be upon the promise that "in my Father's house are manymansions." The mystery and shadow of death hovers over us but we come in the light and' the comfort and the assurance that when this earthly tabernacle of ours be disolved" that we have a house, not made with hands, but eternal in the heavens. Amen. R.CPORT O F COMMITTEE O N F I N A N C E . W . ' . K E N N E T H W . S H R E V E , Chairman, submitted t h e following report which, o n h i s m o t i o n , w a s a d o p t e d : To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Finance herewith submits the following report in compliance with By-Law 2-118. With the approval of our Grand Master and as provided for in By-Law 2-118, your Committee employed Brother ALLEN F . GERYE, a Certified Public Accountant of Topeka, Kansas, to audit the accounts of your Grand Lodge, examine the books and vouchers of the Grand Treasurer and the financial records of the Grand Secretary, comparing them with the original reports of Lodges and other sources from
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which funds are received. Brother GERYE reported to your Committee upon his audit and has stated that the records of these officers are kept in a business-like and efficient manner and are posted up to date. The report of Brother GERYE is appended hereto and made a part of this report. At the request of the Chairman of your Committee on Finance W . ' . LELAND G. D E N T O N of Topeka, called at the Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank of Topeka, Kansas, on February 25, 1964, and checked all bonds and securities held by the bank in the name of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge and found them to be in complete accord with those listed by the Grand Treasurer in his Annual Report as published in the Advance Reports, and we feel it unnecessary to relist them in this report. BOND ACCOUNT. A recapitulation of the bonds and securities is as follows: Fund General Fund
Charity Fund
Maturity Value
Class — U . S . Savings U.S. Treasury
$ 75,000 122,000
$197,000
— U . S . Savings U.S. Treasury
$ 34,000 15,000
$ 49,000
Lynn R. Brodrick Memorial Charity Foundation Fund — U . S . Savings _ U.S. Treasury
$
5,000 26,000
Total Bonds
$ 31,000 $277,000
INCOME FROM SECURITIES. Interest Income from Securities: General F u n d Charity Fund Brodrick Fund.. Total interest income from securities
$6,501.56 1,668.50 990.30 $9,160.36
CASH BALANCES. Cash on hand as of close of business February 18, 1964, to credit of the Grand Lodge is as follows: General Fund $78,468.78 Charity Fund 6,090.00 Brodrick Fund 943.28 Total Cash in Bank
$85,502.06
As there is a cash balance in the Lynn R. Brodrick Memorial Charity Foundation Fund of $943.28 and no withdrawals are anticipated at this time from this fund, your Committee recommends that $750.00 be invested in a suitable bond with a maturity value of $1,000.00 Your Committee has audited the expense bills submitted by those attending the Annual Communication and have issued vouchers to those entitled to expenses by our laws. W e have delivered the mileage checks to representatives of Lodges and others entitled to mileage. Having in mind the financial condition of uoi Grand Lodge, our Masonic
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Home, and the welfare of the craft in this Grand Jurisdiction, your Committee recommends the following appropriations from the General Fund to meet the necessary current expenses for the ensuing year. ESTIMATED GENERAL FUND REVENUES. One dollar per capita on 96,101 members Interest on General Fund Bonds Miscellaneous receipts—sale of supplies, etc
Less:
Total Revenues Five percent of per capita tax transferred to Charity Fund Available for Appropriation
$ 96,101 8,000 5,500 $109,601 4,805 $104,796
RECOMMENDED GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS. Budget (Operation of Grand Lodge Building and Office) Less: 2 8 % shared by other Grand Bodies Annual Communication Expense Grand Master's Contingent Fund (By-Law 2-314) Grand Master's Allowance (By-Law 2-306) Grand Master's Apron and Jewel Grand Treasurer's Allowance (By-Law 2-306) Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries Conference Grand Tyler and Assistant Grand Tyler (By-Law 2-306) Official Stenographer (By-Law 2-306) Grand Lecturer—Salary and Expense Assistant Grand Lecturer's Allowance Committee on Ritualistic Work Committee on Masonic Education Committee on Public Schools Committee Allowances (By-Law 2-306-7) Committee on Temple Building and Remodeling Committee on Trials and Punishments George Washington Masonic National Memorial Mileage and Expense (By-Law 2-308-9-10) Per Diem Allowances (By-Law 2-310) Masonic Service Association Dues Printing Annual Proceedings Grand Officer's Travel Expense Printing Kansas Laws of Masonry (By-Law 2-506) Library Expense Microfilming Expense Stationery and Printing Items for Resale Grand Lodge Building Repairs Personal Property Taxes Payroll Taxes (Social Security and Unemployment) Postage and Express Grand Secretary's Allowance Distribution of List of Lodges — Replacement of Equipment in Grand Lodge Office Automobile Expense Miscellaneous Expenses
$ 47,500 ($13,300) 1,200 4,000 800 650 200 1,500 80 200 4,000 500 500 4,500 1,000 1,200 100 500 2,500 12,500 8,500 2,000 3,500 2,000 1,500 500 100 2,000 4,000 1,000 225 400 2,500 2,800 100 500 2,500 500
Total Recommended General Fund Appropriations
$104,755
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ESTIMATED CHARITY FUND REVENUES. Five percent per capita Interest on investments Total Revenues Estimated
$
4,805 1,600
$
6,405
$
5,500
Expenditures
Grand Lodge Charity and Relief
Your Committee examined, in detail, the records and files in the office of the Grand Secretary and found them to be complete and posted up to date. Special attention was given to the historical registry of membership, the filing of the transcripts of Lodges, filing of transcripts of trials, filing of Annual Reports, filing of Charters, indexing of negatives of photographed Charters, which are on file in the vault in the basement for proper protection, the answering and filing of correspondence and all other matters provided for in By-Law 2-118. It is the opinion of your Committee that more attention should be given to the Library in properly indexing various materials and we have recommended an appropriation of $500 for this purpose, which is quite likely insufficient but more funds were not available. After a careful examination of the Grand Lodge Building and personal property contained therein we recommend the following: (1) Replace rear doors and repair the steel plates under the doors, ( 2 ) Replaster West wall of Southwest room on second floor and West wall of Secretary's ofiice, which were damaged due to a leak in the roof which has since been repaired, (3) Repair guttering to prevent water from standing in the gutter at the Northwest corner of the building, (4) Inspect and replace broken roof tile, ( 5 ) Provide for needed dirt fill at the Southeast corner of building to prevent rain water draining from residence next door east from standing on Lodge property and keeping foundation wet, ( 6 ) Refinish and varnish floor in general ofiice section of Grand Secretary's office, ( 7 ) Repaint window frames and screens as needed, ( 8 ) Caulk building stones on North side as needed, ( 9 ) Repair flue connection on waste paper burner in basement, (10) Replaster holes cut in wall to repair plumbing in basement, (11) Install lock or place danger sign on fuse box in Southwest room on second floor. W e have recommended an appropriation of $1,000 for these repairs and hope that it will be sufficient. Several pieces of equipment in the Grand Secretary's office are badly in need of replacement. A new addressograph machine is especially needed. However, your Committee has recommended only an appropriation of $500 for replacement of office equipment because more money was not available for appropriation. Your Committee compliments the Grand Treasurer and the Grand Secretary and his staff on the fine manner in which the records are kept. We express our deep appreciation for their full cooperation and valuable assistance rendered to us throughout the year. Most Worshipful Grand Master, we, your Committee, thank you for the opportunity to serve in this capacity. Fraternally submitted, K E N N E T H W . SHREVE, Chairman M E L B U R N C . BARNES D A L E RAWLINGS RICHARD J. BELLMAN LELAND G . D E N T O N
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GRAND OFFICERS ELECTED. Tellers appointed by the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master reported the election of Grand Officers for the year 1964-65 as follows: Grand Master
ARTHUR C. HODGSON
Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary
OWEN E. HODGSON WILLIAM E. MONTGOMERY WILLIAM E. BRADFORD FLOYD A. PALMER CHARLES S. MCGINNESS
The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master thanked and dismissed the Tellers. GIFTS FROM CORNER STONE LODGE. W . â&#x20AC;¢. CHARLES M . MILLS, a Past Master of Corner Stone Lodge N o . 219, presented the Grand Master-elect a silk hat as a token of the esteem in which he is held in his lodge and community. W . ' . CHARLES T . W I L S O N , who was Master of Corner Stone Lodge when R . ' . W . ' . Brother HODGSON received the Degrees in that lodge, presented to him a gavel, made by FLOYD L . K I N G from a tree on the Hodgson farm, reminding him also that Brother W I L S O N had also presented him with an apron as an Entered Apprentice and a Twenty-five year emblem as a Master Mason. ' These gifts were acknowledged with genuine feeling, and expression of thanks. A large delegation of the brethren of the newly installed Grand Master came to the Grand East on invitation of M . ' . W . ' . Brother HODGSON, where they were introduced and identified with their several personal claims to places in the Grand Master's home lodge and district, as testimony of his personal popularity among them. INSTALLATION OF GRAND OFFICERS. It being announced that the Installation of officers for the ensuing year would be open to the public, the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was called from Labor to Refreshment. The following Grand Officers, elected and appointed, were then installed, M . ' . W . ' . BRUCE N E W T O N acting as Installing Grand Master; M . ' . W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL as Installing Grand Marshal, and W . " . FORREST D . HAGGARD, Grand Chaplain:
M.'. W.'. ARTHUR C. HODGSON, Grand Master, Corner Stone No. 219, Box 529, Lyons. R.'. W.'. OWEN E. HODGSON, Deputy Grand Master, Salina No. 60, 660 Highland Ave., Salina. R.'. W.'. WILLIAM E. MONTGOMERY, Grand Senior Warden, Syracuse No. 309, Box HH, Syracuse. R.'. W.'. WILLIAM E. BRADFORD, Grand Junior Warden, Lyra No. 256, McLouth, residence,. Wamego. ,; y
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R.'. W . ' . FLOYD A. PALMER, Grand Treasurer, Fortitude No. 107, Box 215, Independence. M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary, Cherryvale No. 137, Box 1217, Topeka. W.". MILLARD H . MARSHALL, Grand Chaplain, Corner Stone No. 219, Little River. W . ' . THOMAS C . RAUM, J R . , Grand Senior Deacon, Albert Pike N o . 303, 1209 N . River Blvd., Wichita 67203. W . ' . MELBURN C . BARNES, Grand Junior Deacon, Constellation No. 95, 725 N . 10th, Fredonia. W.". LEO W . REID, Grand Marshal, Reno No. 140, 3215 Meadow Lane Dr., Hutchinson. W . ' . ARTHUR M . WILLIAMS, Grand Sword Bearer, Crescent No. 133, Box 15, Arkansas City. W . ' . OSCAR D E L L SMITH, Grand Senior Steward, Olathe No. 19, 802 E. Poplar, Olathe. W . ' . J . FRED WILLIAMSON, Grand Junior Steward, Royal No. 192, 113 N . St. John, Lyons. W . ' . E. ELMER JOHNSON, Grand Pursuivant, Shawnee No. 54, 11505 W . 61st Terrace, Shawnee. W.". THOMAS L . FRANCIS, Grand Tyler, York No. 57, 837 N . Market, Wichita. W . ' . H . JACKSON STATON, Asst. Grand Tyler, Ionic No. 254, Box 244, St. John. W . ' . CHARLES D . GALLIPEAU, Grand Lecturer, Wyandotte N o . 3, 1627 N . 43rd, Kansas Qty 66104. S e r v i n g in o t h e r stations in t h e installation ceremony w e r e M . ' . W . ' . JOHN
H.
MURRAY,
Grand
Senior
Warden;
M.'.
W.'.
SAMUEL
G.
W I L E S , Grand Junior W a r d e n ; M . ' . W . ' . FLOYD S. ECORD, Grand Senior D e a c o n , a n d M . ' . W . ' . R A Y W . K I N Z I E , G r a n d J u n i o r D e a c o n . A t t h e conclusion of t h e ceremony, a n u m b e r of guests w e r e introduced, a n d t h e r e w e r e w e l l deserved t h a n k s t o those p a r t i c i p a t i n g , a n d t e s t i m o n i a l s of appreciation a n d p l e a s u r e w i t h t h e dignity a n d beauty of t h e ceremony. T h e guests t h e n retired a n d t h e G r a n d L o d g e R e s u m e d
Labor. COMMITTEE On
APPOINTMENTS.
Credentials: W.". FLORAN A . RODGERS, Wichita No. 99, Box 707, Wichita W . ' . ROBERT P. W I L H I T E , Larned N o . 167, 408 W . 6th, Larned
W . \ A M O S CAPREZ, Blue Hill N o . 198, Waldo W . ' . MERLIN L . PETERSON, Corner Stone No. 219, Little River W.". D A M O N M . GRIMES, Paola N o . 37, R.F.D. No. 4, Paola On Reports of Grand Officers: W.". RICHARD J. BELLMAN, Winfield N o . 110, 1520 Millington Rd., Winfield W . ' . W I L L I A M E..COOK, Old Mission N o . 153, 5001 W . 63rd Terrace, Prairie Village W / . D A R R E L . V . MEAD, Hutchinson No. 445, 517 E. 3rd, Hutchinson
W . ' . ROBERT C . MENGES, Benevolent N o . 98, 804 Kuney, Abilene W.". G L E N N W . VINCENT, Windom N o . 276, Box 25, Windom
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On Finance: W.". K E N N E T H W . SHREVE, Bestor G. Brown No. 433, 626 S. St. Clair, Wichita W.". D A L E RAWLINGS, Henri No. 190, Tonganoxie
W.'.Z-ELAND G. D E N T O N , Orient No. 51, Box 946, Topeka W . ' . HENRY PARKINSON, Anthem No. 284, Box 188, Scott City W.". P H I L MCCRACKEN, Ottawa N o . 18, 731 Ash, Ottawa
On
Jurisprudence: W . ' . JAMES E . TAYLOR, Sharon Springs No. 417, Sharon Springs W . ' . WILLIAM T . SCHLICHTER, Clay Center N o . 134, 403 Washington, Clay Center W.". ELDON E . MEIGS, Kilwinning No. 265, R.F.D. No. 2, Lake Road, Pratt W . ' . SAMUEL B . KAPLAN, Hiram No. 68, 510 Delaware, Leavenworth W . ' . WILLIAM S. REECE, Bestor G. Brown N o . 433, 408 S. Water, Apt. K, Wichita 67202
On Ritualistic
Work:
M.". W . ' . BRUCE NEWTON, Albert Pike No. 303, 328 E. 1st, Wichita W . ' . MARCELLUS G . BOSS, Prudence N o . 100, Columbus
W.". TAYLOR F . CUSTER, Overland Park No. 436, 8912 Cherokee Lane, Leawood On Trials and
Punishments:
W.". W I L L I A M J. YOTTER, Leoti No. 340, Leoti W . ' . H A Z E N T . SHAEFFER, Active No. 158, 1706 N . 2nd, Atchison W.". FRANK M . YEOMAN, Ninnescah N o . 230, Box 309, Kingman
W . ' . HERBERT N . HOLLAND, Russell N o . 177, 6181/2 Main, Russell W . ' . RoscoE W . GRAVES, Emporia N o . 12, Emporia State Bank, Bldg.,. Emporia On Chartered Lodges and Lodges V.D.: W . ' . J O H N BENGEL, Fortitude N o . 107, 600 Riley, Independence W . ' . ALVIN E . HAUSERMAN, Union No. 7, 515 W . 7th, Junction City W . ' . FLOYD H . COFFMAN, Ottawa No. 18, Court House, Ottawa On
Correspondence: M . ' . W . ' . FLOYD S. ECORD, Burlington N o . 66, Burlington
On Foreign
Relations:
U:. W.". CLAUD F . YOUNG, Rising Sun No. 8, 1733 I6th St. N . W . , Washington, D.C. 20009 W . ' . J O H N D . CUNNINGHAM, Norton N o . 199, 309 W . Wilberforce, Norton M . ' . W . ' . JAMES H . TRICE, Delta No. 77, 400 N . Main, Medicine Lodge On Masonic
Education:
W . ' . ROBERT E . FERGUSON, MarysviUe N o . 91, 700 N . 12th, Marysville W . ' . R A L P H L . POSTLETHWAIT, J R . , Valley Center N o . 364, 715 W . 6th,
North Wichita W . ' . RONALD A. HUMMER, Tyrian No. 246, 130 Stevens Ave., Garden City W . ' . RICHARD W . FARRIS, Delphian N o . 44, Garnett
W . ' . DuRWARD C. DANIELSON, Lafayette N o . 16, 223 N . I4th, Manhattan;
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<0n Public Schools: W . ' . MARION R . SUMNER, Trinity No. 313, 1504 S. Ridge Rd., Wichita 67209 W . ' . W A L T E R H . BERGER, Lebanon No. 221, Scandia
W . ' . KALPH H . BARKER, Spring Hill No. 56, Box 43, Hillsdale W . ' . CLARENCE E . RHODUS, Wyandotte No. 3, 717 N . 8th, Kansas City W . ' . ROBERT H . ARNOLD, Alma No. I 6 l , Alma
On Temple Buildhig and Remodeling: R.'. W . ' . O W E N E . HODGSON, Salina No. 60, 660 Highland, Salina !R.'. W . ' . W I L L I A M E. MONTGOMERY, Syracuse No. 309, Box H H , Syracuse
R . " . W / . WILLIAM E. BRADFORD, Lyra No. 256, First N a f l Bank Bldg., Wamego W . ' . THOMAS C . RAUM, J R . , Albert Pike No. 303, 1209 N . River Blvd., Wichita "W.". FRED E . PECHIN, Derby N o . 365, 3945 Ross Parfkway, Wichita 67210 (On
Necrology: W . ' . ALBERT B . MARTIN, Lawrence No. 6, 734 Randolph, Topeka 66606 SPECIAL COMMITTEE.
© « Church-Lodge Relationship: Bro. FORREST D . HAGGARD, Old Mission No. 153, 7600 W . 75th, Overland Park Bro. MAURICE E . GORDON, Hoisington No. 331, Southwestern College, Winfield W.". ROBERT P. STARBUCK, Hiram No. 68, 8813 Benson Dr., Overland Park M.". W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL, Old Mission No. 153, Box 6, Shawnee Mission W . ' . HAROLD L . ELMQUIST, Lindsborg No. 397, Box 470, Lindsborg
PLACE O F MEETING. T h e M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r entertained a m o t i o n , duly seconded a n d carried, t h a t t h e next A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n of t h e G r a n d L o d g e b e h e l d in W i c h i t a , and it w a s so o r d e r e d . T H A N K S TO TOPEKA. A l l those w h o h a d a p a r t in a r r a n g e m e n t s for this A n n u a l C o m m u n i 'ca:tion in T o p e k a , i n c l u d i n g R . ' . W . " . R I C H A R D H . H A R T , District D e p luty G r a n d M a s t e r a n d C h a i r m a n of local committees, t h e officers a n d ;merribers w h o h a n d l e d t h e details, a n d all special service g r o u p s con'tribiiting t o t h e a c c o m m o d a t i o n a n d comfort of delegates a n d guests, ' w e r e e x t e n d e d sincere thanks by t h e M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r . H e also q p o k e a f e w w o r d s o f a p p r e c i a t i o n for t h e music f u r n i s h e d by B r o t h e r J . WiERNON P O W E L L , of W i c h i t a , at t h e o r g a n . READING O F T H E J O U R N A L OMITTED. (On .motion, t h e r e a d i n g of t h e J o u r n a l w a s dispensed w i t h .
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KANSAS
GRAND LODGE CLOSED.
After prayer by the Grand Chaplain, all business being concluded, the 108th Annual Communication of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was closed in Ample Form.
(hth^c Gra7id Master.
ATTEST:
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Grand
^
Secretary.
APPOINTIVE GRAND OFFICERS 1963. (l) FORREST D. HAGGARD, Grand
Chaplain; (2) WILLIAM E. BRADFO·RD, Grand Deacon ; (3) H. JACKSON STATON, Grand Junior Deacon ; (4) E. ELMER JOHNSON, Marshal; (5) WILEY W. MORRIS, Grand Sword Bearer; (6) WOODROW W. COLEMAN, Senior Steward ; (7) REX OWENS, Grand Junior Steward; (8) HOWARD V. ELLIO·TT, Pursuivant; (9) CARL A. CARLSON , Grand Tyler; (10) LORE V. BADER, Asst. Grand
Senior Grand Grand Grand Tyler.
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LODGE
O F KANSAS
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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF
M.-. W.". BEN W. GRAYBILL GRAND MASTER O F MASONS IN KANSAS
March 14, 1963 to March 12, 1964 By FORREST DELOSS HAGGARD
Old Mission Lodge N o . 153, Shawnee Mission, Kansas As a man called upon to collect and record the works of a friend, I find it easy to embellish and difficult to record as an historian, especially in writing about B E N GRAYBILL, for he can cut through the red tape to the heart of an item quicker than anyone I know. Yet, I hope to record this subject by deeds rather than in the light of association. BEN W I L K I N S O N GRAYBILL was born August 30, 1901, Kansas City, Kansas, of the good hard-working parentage that makes up the foundation of our nation. He was educated in the Kansas City, Kansas, Grade and High Schools. At an early age ( 1 5 ) he enlisted and served during World W a r I. He served in both American and Canadian forces. BEN has been used to hard work and has worked since he was 8 years of age. After his military discharge, he was supervisor of a food processing plant, then worked in the wholesale coal business for eleven years and in 1936 entered the Railway Mail service where he was promoted through the various grades until he became Field Service Officer, personal representative of the Regional Director, with supervision over more than 200 post offices in Eastern Kansas. One of his major accomplishments, for which he received a Superior Accomplishment Award, was the consolidation of Shawnee Mission postal area in Northeast Johnson County, Kansas. This was the first time a suburban complex had been consolidated and history has proven the wisdom and foresight of his judgment. No man stands alone! On August 23, 1921, B E N was married to his childhood sweetheart. CARMEN B E A U M O N T .
CARMEN encouraged
and
shared
BEN'S
career. Together, they were instrumental in forming Meera Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. CARMEN BEAUMONT GRAYBILL died February 9, 1962.
Only
those who have walked the Valley of the Shadow know the darkness. Yet light and love are gifts of God and on February 12, 1963, Brother GRAYBILL was united in marriage with Mrs. PEARL MCCULLOUGH HENRY. This marriage united two Masonic families. PEARL and her first husband, long deceased, had been associated with the GRAYBILLS in Masonic work for many years. And her father, Mr. L. L. MCCULLOUGH, has been a Mason for more than 67 years. This writer believes that few men have been as doubly blessed in life as has B E N GRAYBILL with CARMEN and with PEARL.
BEN W . GRAYBILL'S Masonic career began when he became a Master Mason in the Roger E. Sherman Lodge, N o . 369, in Kansas City, Kansas, December 16, 1922. He was made a 32nd degree Mason in the Kansas City, Kansas, Consistory, February 12, 1923; and is a life member of Abdallah Shrine, Kansas City, Kansas. In 1953 the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite awarded him the rank and decoration of Knight Commander of the Court of Honor. H e is a member of the York Rite Bodies in Olathe, Kansas. Brother B E N led, not only in the formation of Meera Chapter, but in the Old Mission Chapter of the Order of DeMolay
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and the Johnson County Shrine Club. He received the DeMolay Legion of Honor in 1957. Although he is the iirst Grand Master elected from a Johnson County Lodge in the 107 years of Masonic history in Kansas, he will be remembered most, in his own area, for his organization, in 1950, of Old Mission Masonic Lodge, No. 153. M.". W.". GRAYBILL was its Master in 1953, Secretary in 1954 and 1955 and served as director and president of the Old Mission Building Corporation which has established a beautiful Temple in Shawnee Mission which now has over 1,050 members. His services to the Grand Lodge have made him well qualified to serve as its Grand Master. H e was a District Deputy Grand Master in 1954, served as Grand Marshal in 1955, Chairman of the Credentials Committee in 1957 and 1958 and a member of the Committee on Masonic Education in I960, 1961 and 1962. Appointed Grand Senior Deacon in 1959, he was elected Grand Junior Warden in 1960, Grand Senior Warden in 1961 and Deputy Grand Master in 1962. There are several other facts which need to be recorded. B E N WILKINSON GRAYBILL had the courage to make decisions which circumstances demanded and his authority permitted. He was as gratified with personal popularity as is any man, but he never allowed this desire to interfere with his judgment when he felt the honor and respect and future of Freemasonry was at stake. Brother GRAYBILL was a full time Grand Master. H e had retired from the postal service to allow him to give service as Grand Master, and, at no time, day or night, did his personal affairs interfere with his duties as Grand Master. Brother B E N did everything in his power to maintain and promote Masonry in Kansas in these revolutionary and difficult days. Because of him the Grand Lodge of Kansas stands stronger today and will be stronger in the future. M.'. W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL practices what he preaches: 'that Freemasonry is not something to lay aside and leave in the lodge room, but is to be taken out and put into practical use in the home, the office, or wherever one may be engaged'. W e look forward to his continued "practice" in the years to come.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Association of Past Grand Masters OF KANSAS Topeka, Kansas, March 10, 1964 The Sixtieth annual meeting of the Association of Past Grand Masters of Kansas was held in the Jayhawk Hotel at Topeka on Tuesday, March 10th, 1964, at 6:30 P.M., with the following present: HENRY S. BUZICK, JR CLAUD F . YOUNG ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND CHARLES S. MCGINNESS JAMES H . TRICE SAMUEL G . WILES ...:.....•. WILLIAM H . HARRISON S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY BRUCE NEWTON
1938 1939 1940 1943 1944 ,1946 1949 1952 1953
FLOYD S. ECORD Scorr E. KELSEY KARL J. BAUMGARTNER RICHARD L . BECKER EARL R. BROWN ADDISON C . IRBY JOHN H . MURRAY ARMAND H . BISHOP
1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1961 1962
The following distinguished guests were present: M.'. W.'. CHARLES F. ADAMS—Past Grand Master of Nebraska, and General Grand Treasurer of the General Grand Council—^R. & S.M., International M.'. W.'. CLAUDE M . GORDEN, Past Grand Master of Idaho, and Grand Master General of Convent General of the York Cross of Honor. Dinner was served before the business meeting was held. M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES F . ADAMS has been an Honorary Member of the Association for several years, but M . ' . W . ' . Brother GORDEN was elected to Honorary Membership. A table Lodge was opened with M . ' . W . " . ADDISON C . IRBY as President, M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER, Senior Warden, M . ' . W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY, Junior W a r d e n and M . ' . W . ' . A R M A N D
H . BISHOP,
Steward and Tiler. On
motion
of
M.'.
W.'.
CHARLES
S. M C G I N N E S S ,
M.'. W.".
Brother CLAUDE M . GORDEN was elected an Honorary Member, and the Ceremony of Induction was conducted by M . ' . W . " . Brother IRBY. M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S delivered a beautiful tribute in memory and honor of M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON and M . ' . W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS.
The evening was spent in a discussion of the condition of Masonry in Kansas. M.". W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL, the reigning Grand Master was attending a conflicting dinner and was unable to be present.
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The dinner, arranged by M . ' . W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP was particularly delicious and M . ' . W . ' . Brother BISHOP was congratulated on it. W e regretted the large number of absentees, but health and business kept them away. Letters were presented from M . ' . W . ' . Brother GEORGE M. H I L L
F . B E E Z L E Y , J A M E S A. CASSLER, ROSCOE E . PETERSON, and JAMES H . STEWART,
JR.
FERRIS
M . ' . W . ' . Brother K I N Z I E
was
delayed by business. Election of officers resulted as follows: RAY KINZIE
;
Venerable President
JOHN H . MURRAY ARMAND H . BISHOP
Senior Warden Junior Warden
ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND
Secretary
BRUCE NEWTON
Steward and Tiler
The business and fellowship of the evening having been concluded, the Table Lodge was closed. ARTHUR
H.
STRICKLAND,
Secretary.
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MEMORIAL DELIVERED AT T H E PAST GRAND MASTERS DINNER. Hotel Jayhawkâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;March 10, 1964 OTTO R. SOUDERS Grand Master, 1935
E. GLENN ROBISON Grand Master, 1948
By M.". W . ' . CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S , Grand
Secretary
The ritual of our fraternity deals at some length upon the parallel lives of the two patron saints of our order; St. John the Baptist and St. John, the Evangelist. In developing a few thoughts to be delivered in memory and in tribute to the lives and the work of our beloved Past Grand Masters who are no longer with us, it struck me that this parallel is particularly apt and should perhaps be applied to their contributions to Freemasonry over the many years which they have given during their very active lives. First, there is a relationship in the time of their passing. M . ' . W . ' . G L E N N was the first to receive his summons to the Great Beyond which came after a busy day in Leavenworth on January 10, 1964. Only ten days later, on the night of January 21, M . ' . W . ' . OTTO, after an enjoyable evening with old time friends, slipped away in the matter of an hour. Next, they were parallels in their service to the fraternity, for each had a zeal for its advancement and gave everything they had in the way of time and talent in the promotion of peace and harmony among the craft. In the application of their talent, M . ' . W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS was more like the forerunner of the Christ, lending his voice and his great ability in speaking to the Craft in all manner of assemblies, explaining the nature of our fraternity, extolling the virtues of the Craft and in his long time service at the Masonic Home, giving tangible evidence of his devotion to humanity and its welfare. M.'. W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON, on the other hand, was adept in traveling and teaching. There has never been one who knew more of the brethren of Kansas personally. His travels over the state year after year working with the ritual, holding the district meetings and teaching the Craft, who almost literally gathered at his feet for instruction and counsel, marked him as a true evangelist. The Holy Saints John are held in highest esteem among Masons wherever they may meet and we extol their virtues and sing praises to them. However, in the Grand Lodge of Kansas, among the brethren who knew our two departed Past Grand Masters over so many years, and who held them in such high regard, these parallels in Freemasonry will remain in the memory of the members of this Association and among the Craft generally for many years to come. M . ' . W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS and M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON were almost
as close as blood brothers to many of us. W e thought of each of them in terms of Mr. Mason of Kansas. Truly they are in many respects not only parallels in their service to the saints of long ago, but they are held in such high esteem among the Craft of this jurisdiction, that no one will complain if we call them saints.
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LOCATION A N D NUMBERS OF LODGES IN ALL DISTRICTS: No.
1—Highland, 1; Troy, 55; Wathena, 64; White Cloud, 78; Bendena, 440; Denton, 449.
No.
2—Potter, 4; Atchison, 5; Doniphan, 31; Effingham, 48; Huron, 72; Muscotah, 116; Atchison, 158.
No.
3—Leavenworth, 2; Leavenworth, 10; Easton, 45; Lansing, 49; Leavenworth, 68; Fort Leavenworth, 311.
No.
4—Kansas City, 3; Kansas City, %\ Kansas City, 271; Kansas City, 272; Bonner Springs, 366; Kansas City, 369; Kansas City, 438.
No.
5—Shawnee, 54; Lenexa, 135; Old Mission, 153; Kansas City, 322; Kansas City, 333; Overland Park, 436.
No.
6—Olathe, 19; Osawatomie, 24; Paola, 37; Spring Hill, 56; Gardner, 6 5 ; Edgerton, 127; Louisburg, 243; Stanley, AAA.
No.
7—Mound City, 33; La Cygne, 6 1 ; Pleasanton, 88; Fontana, 131; Blue Mound, 286; Kincaid, 338; Parker, 341.
No.
8—Fort Scott, 8; Mapleton, 28; Xenia, 47; Devon, 92; Garland, 108; Uniontown, 115; Fulton, 210; Hiattville, 216; Bronson, 268; Hepler, 398.
No.
9—Erie, 76; Girard, Arma, 408.
93; Walnut,
229; Mulberry, 261; Arcadia,
329;
No. 10—Baxter Springs, 7 1 ; Columbus, 100; Cherokee, 119; Pittsburg, Galena, 194; Weir, 274; Scammon, 351.
187;
No. 11—Oswego, 63; Altamont, 69; Chetopa, 73; Parsons, 117; Thayer, 149; Mound Valley, 218; McCune, 237; Urbana, 239No. 12—Humboldt, 29; lola, 38; Chanute, 103; Colony, 212; Moran, 245; Savonburg, 315, LaHarpe, 325. No. 13—Ottawa, 18; Pomona, 4 l ; Garnett, 44; Williamsburg, 224; Quenemo, 270; Lane, 339; Wellsville, 356. No. 14—Lawrence, 6; Lawrence, 9; Baldwin, 23; De Soto, 40; Eudora, 83; Tonganoxie, 190; Linwood, 241; Lecompton, 420. No. 15—Oskaloosa, 14; Valley Falls, 21; Winchester, 84; Meriden, 236; McLouth, 256; Nortonville, 266; Perry, 415. No. 16—Hiawatha, 35; Robinson, 159; Sabetha, 162; Hamlin, 185; Whiting, 250; Horton, 326; Powhattan, 363; Morrill, 373. No. 17—Corning, 13; Seneca, 39; Wetmore, 53; Centralia, 89; Netawaka, 130; Vermillion, 320; Oneida, 323; Goff, 430. No. 18—Oketo, 25; Frankfort, 67; Waterville, 85; Marysville, 9 1 ; Blue Rapids, 169; Axtell, 234; Beattie, 259; Summerfield, 354.
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No. 19—Circleville, 20; Havensville, 34; Helton, 42; Onaga, 188; Soldier, 240; Hoyt, 327; Denison, 372; Mayetta, 393. No. 20—Silver Lake, 50; St. Marys, 52; Topeka, 90; Rossville, 111; Maple Hill, 370; Delia, 4 l 9 . No. 21—Topeka, 17; Auburn, 32; Topeka, 51; Dover, 138; Topeka, 225; Richland, 248; Topeka, 385; Wakarusa, 402. No. 22—Overbrook, 62; Carbondale, 70; Burlingame, 79; Lyndon, 101; Osage City, l 4 l ; Eskridge, 205; Scranton, 407; Harveyville, 421. No. 23—Melvern, 22; LeRoy, 27; Burlington, 66; Neosho Falls, 82; Yates Center, 144; Lebo, 152; Waverly, 244; Gridley, 314. No. 24—New Albany, 8 1 ; Neodesha, 94; Fredonia, 95; Altoona, 118; Fall River, 163; Buffalo, 379; Benedict, 403. No. 25—Coflfeyville, 102; Independence, 107; Elk City, 132; Cherryvale, 137; Caney, 324; Edna, 345; Tyro, 386. No. 26—Longton, 26; Elk Falls, 126; Sedan, 136; Howard, 155; Moline, 267; Elgin, 350; Cedarvale, 355. No. 27—Eureka, 106; Toronto, 121; Madison, 196; Severy, 213; Hamilton, 301; Climax, 411. No. 28—Emporia, 12; Cottonwood Falls, 80; Americus, 109; Hartford, Allen, 335; Saifordville, 395.
193;
No. 29—Manhattan, 16; Wamego, 75; Alma, I 6 l ; Randolph, 166; Leonardville, 235; Westmoreland, 257; Riley, 344; Fostoria, 392. No. 30—Washington, 104; Clifton, 122; Clay Center, 134; Clyde, 176; Greenleaf, 232; Miltonvale, 242; Green, 296; Oak Hill, 334; Wakefield, 396. No. 31—Junction City, 7; Abilene, 98; Solomon, 105; Chapman, 280; Enterprise, 437. No. 32—Council Grove, 36; Hope, 288; Herington, 307; Alta Vista, 357; Dwight, 374; White City, 380; Wilsey, 382; Burdick, 429. No. 33—Halstead, 46; Florence, 114; Peabody, 120; Sedgwick, 139; Newton, 142; Marion, 147; Burrton, 182; Valley Center, 364. No. 34—Towanda, 30; Augusta, 74; El Dorado, 97; Douglass, 151; Whitewater, 180; Leon, 223; Potwin, 228; Latham, 401. No. 35—Winfield, 110; Arkansas City, 133; Dexter, 156; Burden, 233; Maple City, 342. No. 36—Wellington, 150; South Haven, 157; Oxford, 165; Caldwell, 203; Milan, 255; Argonia, 285. No. 37—Haysville, 112; Belle Plaine, 173; Mulvane, 201; Cheney, 258; Conway Springs, 269; Clearwater, 273; Derby, 365.
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March
No. 38—Wichita, 57; Wichita, 86; Wichita, 99; Wichita, 168; Wichita, 303; Wichita, 313; Wichita, 433. No. 39—McPherson, 172; Canton, 197; Galva, 251; Windom, 276; Moundridge, 346; Marquette, 353; Lindsborg, 397. No. 40—Barnard, 59; Concordia, 113; Minneapolis, 143; Beloit, 145; Delphos, 202; Simpson, 214; Jamestown, 227; Scottsville, 249; Glasco, 292. No. 41—Republic, 123; Munden, 128; Belleville, 129; Courtland, 211; Scandia, 221; Haddam, 226; Narka, 349; Cuba, 362. No. 42—Jewell, 11; Mankato, 87; Smith Center, 174; Burr Oak, 178; Lebanon, 287; Randall, 304; Formosa, 336. No. 43—Salina, 60; Ellsworth, 146; Lincoln, 154; Salina, 209; Wilson, 298; Gypsum, 328; Holyrood, 343; Sylvan Grove, 359. ISTo. 44—Nickerson, 43; Sterling, 171; Lyons, 192; Little River, 219; Chase, 247; Frederick, 337; Geneseo, 361. No. 45—Hutchinson, 124; Hutchinson, 140; Haven, 208; Mount Hope, 238; Arlington, 299; Sylvia, 391; Hutchinson, 445. : N O . 46—Kingman, 230; Norwich, 319; Spivey, 347; Turon, 358; Zenda, 378; Cunningham, 427; Pretty Prairie, 428. : N O . 47—Anthony, 200; Harper, 206; Attica, 262; Bluff City, 368; Freeport, 389. : N O . 48—Medicine Lodge, 77; Lake City, 260; Hazelton, 263; Kiowa, 278; Isabel, 400. : N O . 49—Ashland, 277; Coldwater, 295; Protection, 384; Wilraore, 412; Minneola, 431; Kingsdown, 447. •JSJo. 50—Pratt, 265; Greensburg, 293; Preston, 332; Coats, 394; Mullinville, 399 Haviland, 409. "JMo. 51—Larned, 167; Kinsley, 179; Lewis, 220; Stafford, 252; St. John, 254 Macksville, 371. N o . 52—Great Bend, 15; Rush Center, 215; Ellinwood, 217; LaCrosse, 330 Hoisington, 331; Claflin, 424. No. 53—Wakeeney, 148; Russell, 177; Hays, 195; Lucas, 198; Bunker Hill, 291 Ellis, 297; Natoma, 390. No. 54—Cawker City, 125; Osborne, 160; Gaylord, 183; Downs, 204; Alton, 207 Glen Elder, 294. TSfo. 55—Kirwin, 175; PhiUipsburg, 184; Stockton, 189; Logan, 264; Plainville, 290; Kensington, 405; Codell, 418. No. 56—Lenora, 181; Oberlin, 186; Norton, 199; Long Island, 231; Almena, 310; Norcatur, 317; Jennings, 360.
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No. 57—Hill City, 281; Colby, 306; Hoxie, 348; Morland, 4 l 4 ; Selden, 423; Rexford, 442. No. 58—Oakley, 253; Gove, 302; Winona, 318; Grainfield, 381; Quinter, 410; Grinnell, 448. No. 59—Atwood, 164; Goodland, 321; McDonald, 383; St. Francis, 404; Sharon Springs, 417. No. 60—McCracken, 58; Ness Cit)', 191; Dighton, 279; Scott City, 284; Leoti, 340; Tribune, 352. No. 61—Dodge City, 222; Jetmore, 282; Cimarron, 283; Bucklin, 376; Spearville, 388; Ensign, 413. No. 62—Garden City, 246; Lakins, 289; Syracuse, 309; Coolidge, 316; Deerfield, 432; Ulysses, 435; Johnson, 441. No. 63—Meade, 275; Liberal, 300; Sublette, 312; Plains, 367; Hugoton, 406; Elkhart, 422; Satanta, 446.
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March
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS FOR 1964. Dist. 1.
Name
Lodge Affiliation and Address
LEONARD H . FOSTER, Bendena No. 440, Bendena, Kansas
2.
CARL C . DRAPER, Arcana N o . 31, R. F. D . 1, Atchison
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
R A L P H E . W I L S O N , King Solomon N o . 10, 1003 Maple Ave., Leavenworth LEROY W . STONE, West Gate N o . 438, 3234 Rowland Avenue, Kansas City T O N Y E . PARTRIDGE, Old Mission N o . 153, 5520 Chadwick, Shawnee Mission HERBERT M . STOCKWELL, Paola N o . 37, 207 E. Piankishaw, Paola M. W O R L A N D COX, Lotus N o . 286, Blue Moundâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;66010 J O H N E . H E N N I N G , Hepler N o . 398, Hepler (>6lA6
9.
10.
H U R L E Y E . MILLER, Erie N o . 76, 320 W . 1st., Erie
GEORGE D . SHARP, Prudence N o . 100, R. F. D. 4, Columbus 66725
11.
JAMES EARL O D E N , Parsons N o . 117, 2431 Washington, Parsons
12. 13. 14. 15.
VORAL L . M A N S O N , Virginia N o . 315, P. O. Box 51, Savonburg 66772 LOUIS DALE, Ottawa N o . 18, 539 Birch, Ottawa ORA M . CARPENTER, Acacia N o . 9, 808 Missouri St., Lawrence HERBERT R . SPENCER, Valley Falls N o . 21, Valley Falls
16
B E N J A M I N W . GRIMM, Sabetha No. 162, 115 S. 11th St., Sabetha
17. 18. 19. 20. 21.
GORDON ALVIS, JR., Seneca N o . 39, 101 N . 3rd, Seneca 66538 W I L L I A M M . SHAFFER, Frankfort N o . 67, 201 N . Kansas, Frankfort 66427 DALE L . HANDLEY, Onaga N o . 188, Onaga 66521 CHARLES J . SHEETZ, Golden Rule N o . 90, 207 Cecil Road, Topeka 66617 M A X B . MANLOVE, Orient N o . 51, 808 E. 36th, Topeka 66605
22.
GEORGE L . MAST, Corinthian N o . 79, Burlingame
23. 24. 25. 26. 27.
GEORGE H . ROBISON, Burlington N o . dd, 420 Yuba, Burlington R O Y F . ROBERTSON, Buflfalo N o . 379, P. O. Box 33, BuflFalo LEIGH S. MATHERS, Caney N o . 324, Niotaze 67355 H . PAUL CAIN, Meridian N o . 126, Elk Falls 67345 J O H N M . ROGERS, Woodson N o . 121, Toronto 66777
28.
L. J O H N REDELFS, Americus N o . 109, Americus
29.
P A U L C . BOSTICK, Lafayette N o . 16, P. O. Box 524, Manhattan
30.
ARNOLD C . FUHRKEN, Frontier N o . 104, 316 E. 6th, Washington
31.
ROBERT U . GILLESPIE, Benevolent No. 98, P. O. Box 105, Abilene
32.
HARRIS E . RAMSOUR, Alta Vista N o . 357, R. F. D . 1, Alta Vista 66834
33.
W M . S . ( B I L L ) ARMFIELD, Sedgwick N o . 139, R- F. D. 1, Sedgwick
34.
THEODORE C . REED, Patmos N o . 97, 509 S. Atchison, El Dorado 67042
35.
LINVILLE M . MABRY, Winfield N o . 110, 1402 E. 4th, Winiield
36. 37. 38.
BASIL E . CAPPS, Sumner No. 203, 310 W . Avenue "A", Caldwell 67022 H . VERGIL PEEBLER, Unity N o . 273, 4756 S. Meridian, Wichita GERALD R . S H U P E , North Star N o . 168, 9701 Birch Lane, Wichita 67212
39.
LESLIE M . HEISZ, Marquette N o . 353, P. O. Box 66, Marquette
40.
CARL R . TRUDE, Jamestown N o . 227, R. F. D. 2, Jamestown
41.
ARCHIE J. ISAACSON, Lebanon N o . 221, P. O. Box 234, Scandia
42.
F A YE M E R V I N M C C O N N E L L , Oak No. 287, Lebanon
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G L E N N E . K O H R , Salina N o . 60, 211 Baker, Salina
44.
ELMER E . WESSELER, Chase N o . 247, Bushton
45. 46. 47. 48. 49.
L. EUGENE TOMS, Cable No. 299, 120 S. Algona, Arlington MILLARD T . HUNGER, Turon N o . 358, P. O. Box 275, Turon 67583 LAVERNE HARKS, Stohrville N o . 368, Bluff Q t y 67018 GEORGE L . LUTY, Cosmos No. 278, 608 Drumm, Kiowa N E V I N RINER, Protection N o . 384, P. O. Box 543, Protection 67127
50.
CLYDE O . CAYWOOD, Hullinville No. 399, MuUinville
51.
DONALD F . CLOUGH, Staflford N o . 252, 216 Kansas, Stafford 67578
52.
F. JAMES ( J I M ) WOODWARD, Hoisington No. 331, 608 E. 3rd, Hoisington
53. 54.
THOMAS J. GREENWOOD, Russell No. 177, 384 W . lOth, Russell WILLIAM A. SCOTT, Downs No. 204, Downs 67437
55.
RICHARD A. W I L L I S , Kirwin N o . 175, Kirwin
56.
ROBERT D . KELLOGG, Norton N o . 199, P. O. Box 223, Norton
57. 58.
G U Y R . SHRIVER, St. Thomas N o . 306, 335 E. 4th, Colby VICTOR A. N Y E , Oakley No. 253, 427 Converse, Oakley 67748
59.
ARLIE G . ARCHER, McDonald No. 383, P. O. Box 142, McDonald
60.
CARL A. BIBLE, HcCracken No. 58, McCracken
61.
R A L P H K . H O N I C A L , Preston No. 283, Cimarron, Box 393
62.
JACK FORD, Ulysses No. 435, P. O. Box 795, Ulysses
63.
V E R N O N W I L C O X , Plains N o . 367, R. F . D . N o . 1, Plains
166
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1963 DECREASE
INCREASB k
No.
Location
1 1 II 1 1 1^ — • «
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1—Highland 1 2—Leavenworth 3 . 3—Kansas City 4 33 4—Potter 2 . 4 5—Atchison 2 6—Lawrence 17 21 7—Junction City 39 9 8—Fort Scott 9 12 9—Lawrence 17 4 10—Leavenworth 3 8 11—Jewell 53 3 12—Emporia 33 21 13—Corning 22 , 14—Oskaloosa 18 15—Great Bend 63 5 16—Manhattan 36 2 17—Topeka -.-.- 25 14 18—Ottawa 16 7 19—Olathe 6 12 20—Circleville 23 21—Valley Falls 18 22—Melvern 16 23—Baldwin 17 24—Osawatomie 7 25—Oketo 20 26—Longton 31 27—LeRoy 27 28—Mapleton 9 29-^Humboldt 14 30—Towanda 43 31—Doniphan 2 32—Auburn 25 33—Mound City 8 34—Havensville 35 35—Hiawatha 19 36—Council Grove .... 41 37—Paola 7 38—lola 14 39—Seneca 20 40—DeSoto 17 41—Pomona 16 42—Holton 23 43—Nickerson 56 44—Garnett* 15 45—Easton 3 46—Halstead 48 47—Xenia 9 48—Effingham 2 49—Lansing 3 2 50—Silver Lake 24 4 51—Topeka 25 19 52—Saint Marys 24 1 53—Wetmore 22 54—Shawnee 5 55—Troy ...1 56—Spring Hill 6 57—Wichita 47 14 58—McCracken 70 59—Barnard 50
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1963-64
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GRAND LODGE O F KANSAS
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location
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54 8 26 12 1 6 27 21 3 12 26 11 2 12 43 36 13 60 1 26 33 28 27 17 18 21 47 53 8 22 24 20 9 10 28 28 4 43 39 47 11 26 29 13 37 39 32 29 9 33 44 24 46 51 42 9 2 12 28 10
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PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
SYNOPSIS O F RETURNS O F LODGES—Continued.
No,
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1963-64
169
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location
181—Lenora 68 182—Burrton 48 183—Gaylord 67 184—PhiUipsburg 67 185—Hamlin 19 186—Oberlin 68 187—Pittsburg 10 188—Onaga 35 189—Stockton 66 190—Tonganoxie 17 191—Ness City 70 192—Lyons 55 193—Hartford 33 194—Galena 11 195—Hays 64 196—Madison 32 197—Canton 49 198-Lucas 65 199—Norton 68 200—Anthony 59 201—Mulvane 46 202—Delphos 50 203—Caldwell 45 204—^Downs 66 205—Eskridge 34 206—Harper 59 207—Alton 66 208—Haven 57 209—Brookville 54 210—Fulton 9 211—Courtland 52 212—Colony 15 213—Severy 31 214—Simpson 50 215—Rush Center 70 216—Hiattville 9 217—EUinwood 63 2 1 8 — M o u n d V a l l e y .... 12 219—Little River 55 220—Lewis 62 221—Scandia 52 2 2 2 — D o d g e City 71 223—Leon 43 224—Williamsburg 16 225—Topeka 25 226—Haddam 37 227—^Jamestown 51 228—Potwin _ 43 229—Walnut 13 230—Kingman 58 231—Long Island 68 232—Gfeenleaf .._ 37 233—Burden 44 234—Axtell 20 235—Leonardville 36 236—Meriden 18 237—McCune 12 238—Mount H o p e 48 239—Urbana 13 24A—<^Mitx 23
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No.
Location
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SYNOPSIS O F RETURNS O F LoDGES-^Continued.
No.
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301—Hamilton 32 1 302—Gove 77 303—Wichita 47 103 304—Randall 53 305—Westphalia* 15 306—Colby 69 3 307—Herington 40 1 309—Syracuse 75 4 310—Almcna 68 2 311—Ft. Leavenworth..,. 68 22 2 . 312—Sublette 74 14, 313—Wichita 47 314—Gridley 27 1 315—Savonburg 14 4 316—Coolidge 75 317—Norcatur 68 318—Winona 78 319—Norwich 58 320—Vermillion 21 321—Goodland 78 8 322—Kansas City 5 22 323—Oneida 20 2 324—Caney 30 3 1 325—LaHarpe 14 1 326—Horton 19 5 327—Hoyt 23 1 328—Gypsum 40 3 329—Arcadia 10 2 330—LaCrosse 70 2 331—Hoisington 63 1 332—Preston 61 9 333—Kansas City 5 1 534—Oak Hill 38 335—Allen 33 3 .1 ;336—Formoso 53 337—Frederick 55 338—Kincaid 15 1 .. 339—Lane 15 5 340—Leoti 76 6 341—Parker 8 342—Maple City 44 3 .. 1 .. 343—Holyrood 54 344—Riley 36 3 345—Edna 29 . 4 ' 346—Moundridge 49 347—Spivey 58 2 348—Hoxie 69 1 349—Narka 52 4 .. 350—Elgin 30 351—Scammon 11 3 .. ^352—Tribune 76 5 353—Marquette 49 .354—Siimmerfield 20 2 .. 355—Cedar Vale 30 2 356—WellsviUe 16 357—Alta Vista 41 358—Turon 57 3.59—Sylvan Grove 65 360—Jennings 68 2 .; 361—Geneseo :... 55
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2 1 1 2 1 1 1 4 I
1 1 1
94 59 43 88 75 127 115 49 148 103 105 81 80 94 59 58 115 128 85 51 112 135 74 125 132 lOT
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location
I 362—Cuba 52 363—Powhattan 19 364—Valley Center ...... 48 365—Derby 46 366—Bonner Springs 4 367—Plains 73 368—Bluff City 59 369—Kansas City 4 370—Maple Hill ;.. 34 371—Macksville 62 372—Denison 23 373—Morrill 19 374—Dwight 41 376—Bucklin 71 378—Zenda 58 379—Buffalo 28 380—White City 40 381—GrainBeld 77 382—Wilsey 41 383—McDonald 79 384—Protection 72 385—Topeka 25 386—Tyro 30 388—Spearyille 71 389—Freeport 59 390—Natoma 65 391—Sylvia 57 392—Fostoria 35 393—Mayetta 23 394—Coats 61 395—Saffordville 33 396—Wakefield 38 397—Lindsborg 49 398—Hepler 9 399—Millinville 61 400—Isabel 60 401—Latham 43 402—Wakarusa 25 403—Benedict 28 404—St. Francis 79 405—Kensington 67 406—Hugoton 74 407—Scranton 26 408—Arma 10 409—Haviland 61 410—Quinter _ 77 411—Climax 32 412—Wilmore 72 413—Ensign 71 414—Morland - 69 415—Perry 18 417—Sharon Springs .... 78 418—Codell 65 419—Delia 24 420—Lecompton 17 421—Harveyville 34 422—Elkhart _ 74 423—Selden _ 69 424—Claflin 63 427—Cunningham 58
14 15 3 1 1 13 1 5
II
I I 8 2 4 1 3 23 1 6 1 . 3 .
I 1 4 12 2 1 2 3
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2 5 10 3 1 2 1
1 2 1 5 1 2
s 6 14 1
.
1 1
I 52
2 2
127 56 413 264 247 138 55 966 45 151 61 66 103 115 60 95 57 33 55 115 158 172 47 61 54 122 111 40 82 72 115 138 137 75 102 92 67 109 69 118 81 240 82 174 84 62 75 74 98 66 132 104 76 52 65 75 97 58 97 83
1963-64
173
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Concluded. DECREASE *i
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No.
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•I 428—Pretty Prairie 429—Burdick 430—Goff . . _ 431—Minneola 432—Deerfield 433—Wichita 435—Ulysses 436—Overland Park .... 437—Enterprise 438—Kansas City 440—Bendena 441—Johnson 442—Rexford 444—Stanley _ 445—Hutchinson . AA6—Satanta 447—Kingsdown 448—Grinnell 449—Denton Totals
57 40 22 73 75 47 74 5 39 4 1 74 69 6 56 74 71 77 1
1
1 11
12 2 2
i9 5 12
1 1 5 2 1 21 2 6 1 9
-:§
36 2 13
v5
2 9 6 1 6 1 3
1 12 2 2
1 2
3 13
4 2 1 2
1654
488
294
13
Membership December 31, 1962 Corrections 1962 Report Net Loss in 1963 Membership December 31, 1963 Number of Dual Members in Total Number of Lodges December 31, 1963
677 2032
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977
1
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57 62 37 81 34 2,079 154 651 121 502 53 93 67 88 438 87 65 36 53
394 1639 97,320 23 1,245 96,098 39 437
• Avon Lodge No. 305 consolidated with Delphian Lodge No. 44, Garnett, February 11, 1963.
Arcadia
Argonia... Crescent..
Cable.. Arma..
Ashland Washington..
Arcadia
Argonia Arkansas City
Arlington Arma
Ashland
J29
28} •133
i99 408
277 5
262
Attica
Atchison
Attica...
Active..
Anthony...
Anthony
200
,
Americus..
Americus
109
Atchison
Altoona
Altoona..
118
H8
Alta Vista. Occidental
357 207
•
Altamont...
Altamont..
Alma Naphtali...
Alta Vista. Alton
Alma Almena
,
Feb. 18, 1886 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Oct. 21, 1875 2nd and 4th Mondays
July 14, 1856 1st and 3rd Mondays
Feb. 16, 1887 2nd and 4th Thursdays
Feb. 15, 1888 1st and 3rd Mondays Feb. 18, 1915 2nd and 4th Mondays
Feb. 21, 1912 1st and 3rd Mondays Oct. 15, 1873 1st and 3rd Wednesdays...
Feb. 19, 1890 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Feb. 17, 1881 1st Monday
Oct. 19, 1871 2nd and 4th Mondays
Oct. 17, 1872 1st and 3rd Mondays
Oct. 21, 1875 1st and 3rd Mondays Feb. 20, 1889 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Mar. 18, 1920 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Feb. 17, 1898 Feb. 13, 1882 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays...
Feb. 26, 1925 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Allen
Stated Communications
Oct. 19. 1871 1st and 3rd Mondays
When Chartered
Benevolent.
Name of Lodge
69
Allen
161 310
Abilene..
Location
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No.
Landon Haydock Marvin L. Coffey 524 Q. Street John Laurie Sr 423 South 5th St. William J. Hawkins Spivey, Kansas
James Wesley Troyer Jack C. Fortenberry P.O. Box 401 Thomas R. Barclay Norman J. Nemmers
Raymond Dziadula
Floyd A. Russell R.F.D. 1 Howard E. Ensminger 1608 Rural, Emporia J. Clarence Bowersock
Alvin W. Garten 800 West 2nd St. Raymond F. Fritchen 216 Market, Osage City Arnold B. Nehring Marvin L. Wendel R.F.D. 2 Beryl D. Rakes R. F. D. 2, Parsons John D. Bolinder Elmer H. Boland
Masters
Henry E. Stehle Harry L. Burnett 725 North Second J. Renwick Mathews Johnnie T. Cleland P.O. Box 525 Roy E. Vallentine Thomas J. Dunning 1015 Laramie St. Goldwin E. Miller 405 Utah Ave. James R. Derden P.O. Box 122
Arthur H. Poundstone 315 East Main Francis M. Jones
Robert C. Menges 110 West 3rd St. William J. Besack Sr. P.O. Box 72, Bushong, Kas Sheldon H. Stiers Billy E. Archibald R.F.D. 2 Hosea Bradbury, Jr. . P.O. Box 463 Harris E. Ramsour Kenneth L. Orr P.O. Box 145 Woodston (67675) Gilbert L. Borland R.F.D. 2 L. John Redelfs
Secretaries
NAMES OF LODGES, MASTERS A N D SECRETARIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 21, 1964. For location of Lodge Halls marked with • see page following this directory.
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Bonner Springs..
Bronson
Bucklin..
I Buffalo...
169 368
366
268
376
379
Burden
Blue Rapids
Blue Rapids.. Bluff City
Bunker Hill..
Lotus
Blue Mound..
286
233
Feb. 26, 1925 Feb. 19, 1914
Bendena Benedict
Bendena.. Benedict..
440 403
291
Oct. 15. 1873
Mt. Vernon
Beloit
143
2nd and 4th Tuesdays..
1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Mondays
1st and 3rd Mondays
1st and 3rd Wednesdays
Feb. 21, 1907
Feb. 21, 1907
Feb. 15, 1888
Feb. 20, 1884
Buffalo
Beulah
Clinton
1st and .^rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Thursdays
Oct. 18. 1876 2nd and 4th Mondays.. 2nd Wednesdays Feb. 17, 1904 1st and 3rd Mondays Feb. 17, 1904 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. Feb. 18, 1886
Grand View
Bourbon
Bonner Springs.
Stohrville
Oct. 17. 1872
Belleville
Belleville
173
129
Feb. 16, 1887
Oct. 18. 1877 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
Belle Plaine
1st and 3rd Wednesdays
Feb. 18. 1886
Beattie
Mondays.. Tuesdays.. Mondays.. Mondays..
Belle Plaine..
3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd
Beattie
1885 1st and 1859 1st and 1888 1st and 1868 1st and
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
259
19. 18. 15, 21.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1 St Tuesadys
Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct.
Oct. 21, 1869
Oct. 17. 1860
Axtell Palmyra Saltville Baxter
Augusta
• 74
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Axtell _ Baldwin Barnard _. Baxter Springs..
Mystic Tie
Auburn
32
234 23 39 71
Atwood
Auburn
Atwood
164
Roy L. Searls
CoUis P. Lamb Roy Robertson P.O. Box 33 Walter E. Hoke
Herman T. Minnis George Calvin Clinesmith.. R.F.D. 1 Jacob Reisig R.F.D. 3, Russell Robert D. Lundy
Marvin J. McMinn
Ward Harrington P.O. Box 281 Glenn E. Smith R.F.D. 1
Arthur E. Clear Aubrey T. Stewart
Roland West
John C. Dart P.O. Box 326 Chalmer C. Fuller 617 West Main Leonard H. Foster Harry L. Orendorff Fredonia 66936
Carl H. Moore 1188 Mulvane, Topeka Joseph M. Sparks R.F.D. 3, Box 147 Lester L. Caylor Lawrence A. Lamb Richard W. Marshall Guy N. Talbot 316 East 9th St. William Edward Cassidy Frankfort Merle E. Gilford
Dean W. Wagner 450 North Neconi William L. Pool R.F.D. 2
John B. Stryker.. Paul E. Nye
Eldon J. Sayior P.O. Box 144 Charles G. Jordan, Jr.. Star Route George D. Clark Robert M. Collins R.F.D. 2, Box 174, Fredonia 66936 Roy J. Smith, Ji.
Deloit J. Peterson Ludell John Henderson R.F.D. 9, Topeka 3ilbert H. Finlay 704 State St. Lloyde H. Coins, Jr John B. Flickinger L. E. Rogene Borgen Thomas A. Jones 706 East 18th St. Wesley Warren Nelson.. Marysville Hubert G. Johnson
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Burlington
Burr Oak Burrton
66
)78 182 203
Chetopa
Cimarron
283
Cherryvale
•137
73
Cherokee
- Preston
Chetopa
Feb. 16. 18U7 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
Oct. 21, 1869
Oct. 15, 1873
- Oct. 17. 1872 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
Feb. 18. 1886
1872 1898 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 1870 1871 1st and 3rd Wednesdays ..
Cheney
17, 17, 20, 19.
Feb. 19, 1885
Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct.
Oct. 22, 1874
Feb. 17, 1881
Feb. 19, 1890
Oct. 16, 1879 Oct. 16. 1879 Feb. 17, 1881
Oct. 21. 1868 2nd and 4th Wednesdays ..
Chase
Cherokee
Caney
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Burr Oak. Burrton
Stilted Commumcationi
Oct. 21, 1869 1st and 3rd Wednesdays
Feb. 16. 1922
When Chatttrtd
Feb. 24, 1927 2nd and 4th Thursdays
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Burlington
-. Burdick.
Namt of Lodgt
Chapman
Cawker City
Carbondale
Canton
Caney
119
247
125 355 89 •103
70
197
324
Burlingame
Caldwell
Burdick
79
Location
429
No.
LODGE DIRECTORY—Continued.
Maurice L. Johnson
R.F.D. 3
Raymond, R.F.D.
710 South Lincoln Charles R. Manbeck
54 Dartmouth, Topeka
202 South Wood St. Wallace W. Satterlee
407 South Market
409 Saint Lawrence John H. Abel William R. Cornett
Wilford L. Smith .. 308 W. Fremont
Maiteri
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For location of Lodge Halls marked with * see page following this directory.
R.F.D. 1 Aubrey V. Hanna
Raymond D. Hough P.O. Box 96 Alva E. Wilkinson P.O. Box 362
Howard C. Campbell P.O. Box 76 J. Wayne Pipkin
Jay T. Klinginsmith 121 West Main
Harvey Pargett
Basil E. Capps 310 West Ave. A Lloyd W. Graves 103-07 North State Abner H. Vickrey P.O. Box 464 Carl O. Hug
George E. Merilatt Lost Springs William H. Kukuk 306 West Hale
Secrelariis
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Unity
Clearwater
Clifton Climax
Clyde
27$
122 411
176 394
427
362
211
36
316 13 80
269
113
100
295 212
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418
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Cvinningham
Cuba
iCourtland
ICouncil Grove
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(Cottonwood Falls....
iCooIidge Corning
Conway Springs
Concordia
Columbus
Colony
Coldwatcr
Colby.....
Coffeyville
Codell
,
Clay Center
Clay Center
ly.
Coats
Claflin
Claflin
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Cunninghani .
Cuba
Courtland
Council Grove.
Zeredatha
Coolidge Nemaha
Mistletoe
St. Johns
Prudence
Olive Branch .
Comanche
St. Thomas
Keystone
Codell
Prairie Queen.. Coats
_.. Clifton Climax
Cirdeville
Circlevi'ic
20
424
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Thursdays
Feb.
1st and 3rd Mondays
1st and 3rd Mondays
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
1900
1947
1862
1st ind 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Mondays
1st and 3rd Thursdays ....
1st Wednesday
1887 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1889 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1867 1869 1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
16, 1922
Feb. 16, Oct. 20, Oct. 16, 22, Oct. 21, Feb. 12, Feb. 21,
Feb. 17, 1872
Oct. ' 9 , 1871
Oct. 22, 1883
Feb. 15, 1888 2nd and 4th Mondays 2nd and 4th Thursdays.... Feb. Feb. 15, 1888 1st and 3rd Mondays!-.'....
Oct. 19, 1871 1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
Feb. 21, 1918 2nd and 4th Mondays
Feb. 16, 1911 1st and 3rd Mondays
Oct. 17. 1878
Feb. 15, 1882 2nd and 4th Wednesdays Feb. 18, 1915 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Feb. 16. 1887
Oct. 15. 1873
Feb. 16. 1922
Oct. 17, 1866 2nd and 4th Mondays
Champ A. Campbell Agenda,Kansas Frank R. Cain-
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Glenn E. Jones Ray L. ViUeme.C. Robert Spain Strong City Melvin E. Glessner 227 North Washington Paul F. Freeman
Ralph C. McElroy Jr R.F.D. 1 John D. Trude 405 West 15th St. Charles Ray Riggs
Floyd R. Mall 305 Crawford Jim L. Palmer 238 Trout, HaysviUe Victor R. Wilson Sammie G. Cross R.F.D. 2, Eureka Paul H. Durst Floyde E. Oma R.F.D. 2, Pratt Dale E. Roll Plainville Fred J. Masters 209 East 10th St. John R. Rundel 1320 West 5th St. Norman L. Hadley Harold R. Colgin
Kusil H. Hughes
William Dait Askren
William E. ThornhiU
Clarence W. Norris P.O. Box 322 John J. Smies P.O. Box 66 Glen J. Leshosky
Charley E. Laman 426 East 8th St. C.W. Stinson Viola Harry L. Crittenden Bryan J. Clemens Don J. Evans
Theodore C. Stein Plainville Floyd E. Kittell P.O. Box 396 Clifford A. Ramsey R.F.D. 2 Jack D. Vance Leon E. Persinger Kincaid, Kansas Thomas Holman
Harold G. Woodruff Guy M. Shumard R.F.D. 2, Eureka Carl C. Brandon Jack K. Shriver
Morgan J. Snyder 813 Blunt. . Neal V. Hbrmel
H. Claude Hickman P.O. Box 76 Paul E. Gibler
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Douglass
Dover
Douglass
Dover
Downs.. Dwight.. Easton....
138
204 374
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127
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Oct. 17. 1860
Arcana
Doniphan
31
151
Edna .
Edgerton..
Edna...
Palestine..
Downs.... Dwight... Easton....
1st Saturday 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
Feb. 22, 1883
_.... St. Bernard..
Dodge City
•222
_..
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Feb. 16, 1887
Barney....
Dighton..
279
1st and 3rd Mondays... 1st Thursday 1st and 3rd Saturdays..
Feb. 15, 1882 Feb. ?0, 1906 Dec. 20, 1864
Feb. 18, 1892 1st and 3rd Tuesdays..
Oct. 17, 1872 1st and 3rd Mondays...
2nd Thursday
Feb. 20. 1902
1st and 3rd Mondays
2nd and 4th Mondays
Oct. 21, 1874
2nd Thursday
Feb. 18. 1897
Devon
Dexter
,
Dexter
1st and 3rd Mondays....
Oct. 20, 1863
De Soto..
136
2nd and 4th Tuesdays..
Mar. 15. 1956
Derby
Joseph L. Paul, Jr.. P.O. Box 184
Junior E. Nettrouer Cambridge Gilbert Selfridge Shields, Kansas Bernard A. Leonard R.F.D. 2 Walter L. Hinnen 5935 Hardy, Merriam, Kas. Keith D. Cox Rose Hill, Kansas Robert N. Crow R.F.D. 7, Topeka W. Arthur Scott Roy E. Morgan Glenn L. Knapp R.F.D. 2 Julian L. King
William Elmer Shields.. R.F.D. 2 Lester W. Hickman R.F.D. 1 Everett W . Norris
Jesse B.Patton Jack B. Denton..
Feb. 15, 1905 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Feb. 19. 1931 2nd and 4th Thursdays..
| Denison.. Denton....
Devon
Derby
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92
Denison Denton
372 449
Feb. 17. 1881 1st and 3rd Mondays..
Masters
Delphos..
Deerfield.. Delia
De Soto...
Delphos..
202
Stated Communications Samuel N. Boman Leonard Duane Dodge.r R.F.D. 2 Ralph Otis Adkins
When Chartered
Mar. 1, 1923 2nd and "(th Wednesdays. Feb. 17. 1921 1st and 3rd Wednesdays...
Name of Lodge
40
Deerfield Delia
Location
432 419
No.
LODGE DmECroRY—Continued. for location of Lodge Halls marked with • see page following this directory.
Paul C. French P.O. Box 35
Richard W. Evans P.O. Box 969 Maurice R. Bryan R.F.D. 2, Atchison Elvin S. Cox Rose Hill, Kansas Maurice L, Gleason R.F.D. 1, Maple Hill Walter G. Stroup James N. Aspelin Raymond Williams, Jr. P.O. Box 126 Vernon E. Sawyer
Joseph W . Pepoon Harold McQueen P.O. Box 65 Frederick J. Jilka P.O. Box 211 Dallas G. Coleman Lawrence E. Tharp P.O. Box 122 E. Philo Butterfield P.O. Box 878 C. Wayne Dicken P.O. Box 225 Richard L. Harper R.F.D. 3, Fort Scott Robert Brenner R.F.D. 2 Chester Spraks
Secretaries
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146
336 •311
131
163 114
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83
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437
415
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Feb. 22, 1924
Formoso... Hancock..
Fontana
Rising Sun.-
Equity..
Florence 1st and 3rd Tuesdays..
1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 2nd Tuesday
Oct. 19, 1857
1st and 3rd Fridays
Feb. 18, 1891 2nd and 4th Mondays... Feb. 20, 1889 1st and 3rd Thursdays..
Oct. 15, 1873
Oct. 21, 1875 Oct. 16, 1872
Greenwood.. Advance
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Oct. 20, 1870 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Doric
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Feb. 15, 1882
Eminence...
Fall River
Formoso Ft. Leavenworth Ft. Scott
2nd and 4th Mondays...
1st and 3rd Thursdays..
Oct. 21, 1869 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
Feb. 28,
1917
Oct. 19, 1871
Eureka
1st and 3rd Mondays...
1st and 3rd Mondays... 1st and 3rd Thursdays..
2nd and 4th Mondays 2nd and 4th Thursdays..
1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
1st and 3rd Thursdays
Oct. 21, 1874 1st and 3rd Mondays.. 1864 1st and 3rd Fridays
Dec. 20,
Oct. 15, 1873 Oct. 17, 1872
Feb. 15, 1893
Fidelity
Eudora
Eskridge
Erie
-.
Enterprise..
Ensign
Erie
Ensign
Emporia
Enterprise
Ellsworth.. Emporia
Ellsworth
Ellis
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Feb. 15, 1888
Elkhart Ellinwood..
Elkhart
422 217
•297
Feb. 17, 1921 Feb. 22, 1883
Carson Meridian.
Elk City Elk Falls
132 126
Ellinwood
Olive
'50
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Elgin
• 97
Oct. 19, 1871
Patmos..
EI Dorado
Oct. 17, 1866 1st and 3rd Mondays
Mackey
Effingham.
48
Hurley E. Miller 320 West 1st Carl L. Gallemore George A. Gerstenberger 1122 Church St. Arley D. Burt 102 South Elm
Eugene F. Fleagle P.O. Box 5
Ernest Courtney Edmonds Irvin L. Lyons P.O. Box 8 Clarence F. Newman Wayne V. Reid P.O. Box 152 Earl M. Sitton 305 East 11th Street Cleo Rathbun , Andrew F. Fry P.O. Box 179 Howard Ancil Beggs
Donald J. Rayburn P.O. Box 23 James L. Leffel
Edmund R. Stucker
Wilber Q. Wickershara Cecil A. King R.F.D. 1 Burl L. Kettler R.F.D. 5, Paola Earl C. Dunigan Charles Donald Howland OrviU K. Lawson Robert C. Sprague 1535 Osage Ave., Leavenworth P.O. Box 80 William Alvin Clark Roy Arnold Meyers 423 South Little St. 724 South Little St.
Robert D. Harding Thomas T. Renfro 504 East First St. George I. Merritt 617 West 11th Street George W. Payton Kenneth L. Helstrom 23 South West Street Karios D. Nance Montezuma, Kansas Willard C. Haas 300 N.E. 10th Abilene 67410 Obed Wise Harmonson 435 North Grant Alfred C. Boline R.F.D. 1, 66423 John Sigel Reese 723 Church St. Leonard L. Booth 1422 North Poplar John F. Farmer Cecil E. Hepler R.F.D. 2, Burns, Kansas Lester Wilson
C. Verne Myers 532 Houser Drive Henry E. Gardner R.F.D. 1 Fred Cummins Miller.. Lloyd A. Ford
Eugene I. Gray
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Constellation..
Freeport
Fulton... Galena..
Galva
Tyrian
Gardner....
Memphis..,
Delphian.. Gaylord.... Genesee...
Girard..
Glasco..
Glen Elder.. GoS Goodland
Gove City...
Freeport
Fulton... Galena..
Galva
Garden City..
Gardner
Garland
Garnett... Gaylord.. Geneseo..
Girard
Glasco....
Glen Elder Gofif Goodland
Gove..
95
389
210 194
251
•24(5
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108
44 183 361
93
292
294 430 •321
302
2nd Mondays
1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
Feb. 15. 1888
Feb. 15. 1888
1st Wednesday
Oct. 20, 1870
Oct. IS, 186} 1st and 3rd Thursdays Oct. 16, 1879 2nd Thursday Feb. 21, 1900 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
1st and 3rd Thursdays
Feb. 18, 1886
1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
1st and 3rd Thursdays
Oct. 21, 1868
Feb. 19, 188J
Feb. 19, 1885
Feb. 22, 188} 2nd and 4th Mondays Feb. 17, 1881 1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
Feb. 17, 1909
Oct. 20, 1870
1st and 3rd Mondays
Fredonia
Feb. 20, 1895
Frederick
Frederick....
337
Keith Vernon Neifert.. Raymond R. Bradley..., Wence S. Goodwin P.O. Box 479 ,j August E. Priefert, Jr..
Clayton F. Ladwig 1502 West Kansas James O. Neal R.F.D. 1 James C. Query.. R.F.D. 1, Fort Scott, 66701 Ezra Milton Long Clarence W. Mitchell Kirmitt D. Rush R.F.D. 2 Edward L. O'Donnell 308 North Cherokee Truman R. Johnson
Merlin Boyd Messer.. Cecil Ransom..R.F.D. 2 Delbert N. Hoppes....
Everett Ray AltenBaumer.. R.F.D. 1, Bushton C. Deon Puckett 302 South 7th St. Leo A. Burke
James L. Welch
Frankfort
Frankfort...
Oct. 17, 1877 1st and 3rd Wednesdays...
Masters August Eisenbach..
Stated Communications
Feb. 16, 1911 2nd and 4th Thursday
Wbea Chartered
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Name of Lodge
Fostoria
Location
Fostoria
No.
LODGE DIRECTORY—Continued.
For location of Lodge Halls marked with • see page following this directory. Secretaries Alvin G. Cox Westmoreland Winfred B! Lucas P.O. Box 27 Dale O. Evans R.F.D. 3. Lyons W. N . Cason 233 North 10th St. Robert L. Holt P.O. Box 175 Albert M. Oskee Robert Summers R.F.D. 2 Wayne A. Fleming R.F.D. 1 Ralph D. Staley P.O. Box 831 Neil G. Cordell 222 West Warren John R. Thomas Garland, 66741 Richard W. Farris Carl E. Motter Cornelius Foster P.O. Box 482 Will Bennett 502 North Ozark St. Duane L. Gehrke R.F.D. 2 William Preston Lowdermilk Howard F. Hightower Leo J. Schisler P.O. Box 393 Varo J. Smith
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1st and 3rd Wednesdays:...
2nd and 4th Wednesdays...
Feb. 18, 1886 Feb. 21, 1912 Feb. 20, 1889
Feb. 19, 1908 2nd and 4th Saturdays
Charity.. Hepler".'... Kansas..
HiattfiUe..
Hiattville
216
Ut Tuesday 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
2nd and 4th Mondays..
Hazelton... Hepler Herington..
2nd Wednesday 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.. 1st Monday
1st and 3rd Thursdays
263 398 •307
1882 1915 1881
1882
Mar. .8, 1961
17, 15, 15, 18. 17,
Haysville..
Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.
Oct. 17, 1921 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
Feb. 15. 1881
Oct. 16; 1882
Feb. 20. 1879
Haysville.-
,
Havensville.Haviland Hays
Friendship...
Harvcyville...
Hartford
Harper
Hamlin
Halstead.. Hamilton..
birigo
Havensville.. Haviland Hays
Haven
HarveyviUe-
Hartford
Harpet—
Hamlin..
Haddam Halstead.. Hamilton..
Gypsum City.,
Feb. 20, 1889 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.. 1927 1st and 3rd Mondays... Feb. 24, 1890 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.. Feb. 19, 1884 2nd and 4th Tuesdays... Feb. 20, 1882 1st and 3rd Thursdays... Feb. 15. 1895 1st and 3rd Thursdays...
Feb. 15, 1888 Ist and 3rd Wednesdays.. Feb. 20, 1884 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. Feb. 15, 1888 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Feb. 17. 1909 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Oct. 22, 1874 2nd and 4th Thursdays..
34 409 •195 112
208
421
193
206
185
301
46
226
Gypsum
Grinnell
Hebron.... Grinnell..
Gridley...,
314 448
328
Highland.. Greenleaf.. Kiowa
Green Greenleaf Greensburg
Grainfield Great Bend...
296 232 293
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Grainfield Great Bend
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Orville G. Harper Burrton, Kansas John C. Bernritter Herbert G. Corbet, Jr Billy W. Broach 330 West 24th William I. Goldsmith, Jr.. 6453 Ward Parkway Wichita, Kansas Jirn Callison Howard A. Huning Marion Gilbert Ray 20 East Wilde Lawrence E. Brown R.F.D. 4, Fort Scott
Calvin Grover Morrowville Milton H. Butler Edward A. Fry R.F.D. 1, (66853) George Frederick Burgert (66430) Charles W. Diehl 1707 S. St. Francis, Wichita Elijah J. Colglazier Neosho Rapids Ralph L. James
Houston G. Stubbs Charles R. Lockwood.. 1400 Hoover St. H. Eldon Walker Alvin N. Nygren John E. Fleener 200 North Main Ralph S. McGrea Lloyd R. Swart Oakley Alvin L. Swisher
A. J. Hardesty Warren P. Armstrong William H. Alward 210 South Broadway Charles A. Gift R.F.D. 4, Fort Scott
Ralph E. Myers Frank R. Rinkel Andrew M. Darby 200 West 21st John E. McCormack, Jr. 116 South Hays
Carroll J. Pontius Eskridge James E. Long
George A. Stephenson Geordge A. Rose P.O. Box 98, Virgil (66870) Guy P. Wukle Morrill, (66315) Ellis E. Beal 201 West Main St. Leo Herrick
Ralph O. Winslow P.O. Box 7 Victor H. Mason
Hardin B. Reynolds Don C. Heminger P.O. Box 613 Neil A. Morton Aronld J. Hiesterman Wentzle A. Stewart P.O. Box 397 Dallas G. Worrell Durham J. Homedale
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Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Huron
Humboldt
Hugoton
lola
Fortitude
Hutchinson.:
Reno
Bassett
Huron
Pacific
Hugoton
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Oct. 21.1874 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Feb. 15,1893 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
Hope... Hoxie..
Howard.. Hoxie......
155
1st and 3rd Wednesdays
Oct. 20,1863
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Oct. 19,1871 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Feb. 26,1925
Oct. 15,1873 Each Thursday
Feb. 17,1938 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Oct. 21,1869 2nd and 4th Mondays
Oct. 17,I860 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Feb. 19,1914 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Oct. 19,1890 1st and 3rd Mondays
Feb. 18.1892 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Feb. 16,1887 1st and 3rd Thursdays Feb. 19,1890 1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
Holyrood.. Cyrus Horton
Holyrood.. Hope.-...,.... Horton
343 288 326
Hoyt
Oct. 21,1863 1st and 3rd Thursdays .
Helton
Helton
Hoyt
Feb. 19,1890 1st and 3rd Thursdays..
Hoisington..
Hoisington..
•331
42
Mar. 17, 1856 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. Feb. 16,1887 2nd and 4th Thursdays....
Smithton.... Millbrook..
Highland.... Hill City
Stated Communications Oct. 16, 1861 1st and 3rd Tucsdays..
,1 281
Hiawatha..
When Chattered
Hiawatha....
••Name of Lodge
35
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LODGE DIRECTORY—Continued.
John E. Means 511 Pawnee Donald L. Ulz Lawrence R. Stites Wakeeney Ralph W. Ritter 569 West Broadway Homer D. Stephenson 429 New York Bobby Jim Langston Elmer F. Anderson Harold E. Scott 616 Central .Ave. Glenn A. Cookson (67349).. James J. O'Dell Hoxie, Kan. Rex L. Cox 1722 Lane, Topeka John Sander P.O. Box 964 George Tim Yockey R.F.D. 1, Box 27 William E. Taylor Everest, Kansas Gerald E. Rodman 2208 Cone Warren C. McFarland 11 South Severance Robert D. Elser 810 East Ave. A George H. Johnson 518 South Second Dale D. Snodgrass 702 North Washington St,
Masters
For location of Lodge Halls marked with * see page following this directory. Secretaries
John L. Jones P.O. Box 1077 Howard E. Morrison 804 Central Raymond H. Starnes Everest, Kansas Caleb L. Kirby 101 A Norman Rd. William W . Clemments 629 E. 8th Olin H. Taylor 100 East 19th Floyd A. Palmer P.O. Box 215 Joseph C. Littrell P.O. Box 271
Clyde E. Joy
Elmer Evans P.O. Box 347 Stanley L. Holder Rex M. Heisel P.O. Box 86 Melvin V. Johnson P.O. Box 328 L Winters Funck 608 New Jersey Elwih W. Nobel Percy H. Oberholser Earl H. Long, Actg. 242 E. 7th Lester J. Hurt Nigel Walden
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Delaware.-
Feb. 18, 1891 2nd and 4th Wednesdays .
Feb. 17. 1904 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Feb. 28. 1924 2nd and 4th Fridays
Feb. 19. 1924 Feb. 18, 1891 Feb. 20, 1884
Feb. 26, 1926 Oct. 16, 1879 Feb. 16, 1887
Oct. 17. 1878 Feb. 19. 1890
Oct. 17. 1867
Kaw
Ben Hur
Rosedale
Roger E. Sherman..
West Gate
Kensington,. Kincaid Ninnescah....
Kingsdown... Mt. Moriah.. Cosmos
Kirwin LaCrosse.-
LaCygne...
Kansas. City..
Kansas City..
Kansas City..
Kansas City..
Kansas City..
Kensington.. Kincaid Kingman
Kingsdown.. Kinsley Kiowa
Kirwin LaCrosse..
LaCygne...
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•322
•333
•369
•438
405 338 230
447 179 278
175 330
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Edgar F. House Lawrence M. Jensen William Carter Henry H. Litzenberger Russell J. Oplinger Delbert L. Chapman P.O. Box 331 Melvin E. Harris 710 West 1st St. Floyd A. Bosler 1503 N. 29th Street George Edward Gilhaus 3200 N. 80th Place Bethel, Kansas L. Dale Hefton 4523 Greeley Ave, (66104) Ralph J. Falwell, Sr 1320 Rowland James R. Tush 2811 South 37th St. Glenn H. Palmer 2617 Hickam Drive
Ist and 3rd Mondays..
Roy A. Stroup. Fontana
William T. Carter 2725 North 34th St. Henry W. Nichols 320 North 31st 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Glen L. Knight 1st and 3rd Mondays Donald L. Badders 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. Bryon Walker Penalosa, Kansas 2nd and 4th Mondays Waldo A. Stimpert 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Jack F. Kersting 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.David F. Johnson 520 South 6th Street 1st Thurs. following 1st Wed Hurbert W. Bogart Wendell E. Brozek 2nd and 4th Thursdays
Feb. 19, 1890 2nd and 4th Thursdays
_. Feb. 16. 1887 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Armourdale
Feb. 16. 1887 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Mar. 17. 18J6 1st and 3rd Fridays
Wyandotte
2nd Mondays _ 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Oct. 20. 1857 1st and 3rd Thursdays...
1930 11184 1900 1887 1874 1925
Union
20, 20. 21, 16, 22, 26,
Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb.
Isabel Jamestown Jennings Alpha Jewell Johnson
Kansas City..
Kansas City...
Kansas City-
Junction City,
Johnson
Isabel Jamestown Jennings Jetmore Jewell
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400 227 360 282 11 441
Porter O. Breeze 3115 Kimball Harry A. Tindall 320 North 36th St., (66102) Howard L. Settle R.F.D. 2, Lake Quivira Albert O. Arnold, Jr. 8449 Broadmoor Lane Overland Park Arthur L. Gable 2924 Hickam Dr. Omar I. Armstrong 200 Security Bank Bldg. Clifford F. Paulson Leslie Earl Dingus Frank M. Yeoman P.O. Box 309 John F. Scott Dale N. Olsen Robert T. IshMael, Sr. R.F.D. 1, Box 6 Alfred J. Willis William B. Jefferis P.O. Box 563 Wayne F. Hardisty
James R. Bell D. Duane Nelson Arthur R. Muson E. Francis Craghead James W. Lienberger Walter R. Smith P.O. Box 193 A. Byrne Fletcher P.O. Box 456 William J. Roney 728 Minnesota Ave. Verne Hamlin 6630 Parkview, 66104
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Oct. 16, 1867
Lawrence
Acacia
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Lecompton
Lenexa
420
135
181
Lcbo
287 152
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Lenora
Feb. 18, 1886
Oct. 15. 1873
Feb. 17, 1921
Feb. 16, 1887 Feb. 15. 1888
Oak Lebo
Lenexa
Oct. 21, 1868
Hiram
Oct. 15. 1858
• 10
Leavenworth
Mar. 17, 1856
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Lawrence
Feb. 20, 1913
Latham
401
Oct. 17, 1866
2nd and 4th Thursdays
1st and 3rd Wednesdays
Feb. 18. 1891 2nd and 4th Thursdays
Feb. 18, 1888
Oct. 18, 1876
167
Stated Communicationi
Feb. 19, 190} Feb. 18, 1886 2nd Tuesday
When Chartered
Larned
Larned
Emerald
Lakin
289
49
LaHarpe Medicine Valley
Name of Lodgt
LaHarpe
Location
325 260
No.
612 E. Tinwood, K.C., Mo. 64109 Myron G. Johnson
2221 Ottawa St. Lloyd D. Bradley . Russell Lawson Booth R.F.D. 1, Osage City Cecil H. Hall R.F.D. 1, Tecumseh. Kansas
308 Linn Street
300 Central
1414 West 3rd
1138 Highland Dr.
616 Carrol St.
Dan F. Williams Osawatomie Charles W. Lindsay Box 560, R.F.D. 2, Leavenworth
Glenn E. Dixon 105 South Robie Medicine Lodge
Masteri
For location of Lodge Halls marked with • see page following tliis directory.
LODGE DIRECTORY—toniihuei.
Secretaries
Carl E. Georgeson
Edward D. Bradshaw 13208 West 95th St.
George W. Kelsey P.O. Box 307 Lowell H. Baker Leon, Kansas George W. Mole 1343 Haskell Ave. Clarence E. Kerns 1721 Vermont 66044 Clayton R. Byington 808 North 12th Street Howard L. Walker 506 Frank Street Howard A. Stucker 419 Linn St. George C. Ream Leonard C. Witliam. 209 S. 2nd Osage City 66523 Theodore Elton Dark
Lewis R. Stafford 209 East Kay
James H. Cole P.O. Box 222 Earl L. Lombard
William Lloyd Shigley Frederick Bohl
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Feb. 19, 1885
Feb. 22, 188}
Feb. 18, 1886
Feb. 20, 1902
Oct. 22. 1874
Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb.
Feb. 15. 1905 Feb. 17, 1881 Oct. 18, 1859
Feb. 15, 1882 Feb. 18, 1892
Feb. 15, 1905 Oct. 17, 1860
Oct. 21. 1874
Lindsborg
Linwood
Corner Stone.
Logan
Long Island .
Longton
Peace Blue Hill Euclid Royal
Macksville.... Madison Lafayette
Mankato Maple City...
Maple Hill... Eldora
Centre
Lindsborg
Linwood
Little River.
Logan
Long Island..
Longton
Louisburg . Lucas Lyndon Lyons
Macksvillc.. Madison Manhattan..
Mankato Maple City
Maple Hill.. Mapleton
Marion.
397
241
219
264
231
26
243 198 101 192
371 196 16
87 142
370 28
147
1902 1881 1871 1895
Feb. 21, 1912
Lincoln
Lincoln..
154
20, 17, 19. 21.
Oct. 21, 1874 2nd and 4th Thursdays...
1st and 3rd Thursdays....
Oct. 18, 1859 Feb. 19, 1908 Feb. 15, 1888
Neosho Lewis Fargo
LeRoy... Lewis LiberaL.
27 220 300
1st and 3rd Thursdays....
2nd and.4th Tuesdays
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
2nd and 4th Thursdays...
1st and 3rd Wednesdays
1st and 3ri. Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Mondays
1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Mondays
Feb. 19, 1885 Feb. 18, iSSt
Garfield Leoti
Leonardville.. Leoti
235 340
1st and 3rd Thursdays
Feb. 22, 188}
Joppa
Leon.,
223
Eugene Bennett R.F.D., Speed, Kansas Dale E. Townsend 307 West Wilton, Norton Glen A. Barnaby Howard, Kansas Gene E. McClintock Elmer D. Svaty Charles J. Drake Burnice M. Good 225 East Jay St. Donald D. Hudson Forrest C. Cheever Henry V. Beck 1863 Elaine Dr. Paul R. Roberts Willard C. Evans : Latham Elmer Murphy.:.'. Robert L. Burcham 1316 South State, Fort Scott Ronald L, Wilder 212 South Cedar
Edward E. Cole n o North Main Victor O. Browning R.F.D. 1 John Paul McMurdo
Karl A. Cecil P.O. Box 183 Howard H. Doyle William J. Yotter
Claude W. Ayler 405 East Santa Fe
Albert Young Ralph E. Kvasnicka Ralph W. Stanley Chester R. Gish P.O. Box 325 Leroy O. Neelly Stanley R. Ausemus Harry C. Sawin 304 Moro Richard L. Diamond Bert L. Stark 402 N. 5th St., Arkansas City Richard Andrews Ora R. Cayon
William Groundwater
Justin C. Woodruff
Lawrence Morrow Hugh H. Adams Roe H. Bruns R.F.D. 2. Box 4 Herbert E. Lyster 616 North 4th St. Earl Broadbent P.O. Box 508 Omar O. Browning P.O. Box 84 , Bernard L. Smith P.O. Box 332 Calvin Edward Boethin
James H. Jacoby 905 Sunflower Dr. Wichita. 13 Alfred V. Byarlay Dick Horton Deerfield, Kansas Norman Lee Clem Homer W. Smith Bobby G. Grantham 407 Western Ave. Robert D ; Meili
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Minneola
Moline
431
267
245
Moran
Miltonvale
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Meriden
Melvern
242 143
255
236
22
Medicine Lodge
Meade
McPherson
•172
275 77
McLouth
Marmaton
Moline
Minneola
Minneapolis
Miltonvale
Milan
Meriden
Melvern
Delta
Webb
McPhcrson
Lyra
McDonald
Feb. 19, 188)
Feb. 18. 1886
Mar. 1. 1923
Feb. 19. 1885 Oct. 15. 187}
Feb. 19. 1885
Feb. 19. 1885
Oct. 22, 1874
Feb. 16. 1887 Feb. 15, 1882
Oct. 18. 1877
Feb. 19. 1885
Feb. 17. 1909
McCracken McCune
58 237
McDonald
Feb. 19. 190} Feb. 19. 1885
McCracken
Mayetta
393
383
Feb. 16. 1911
Mayetta
256
Oct. 20. 1870
Marysville
Marysville
• 91
Temple
Feb. 17, 1910
When Chartered
Marquette
Name of Lodge
Marquette
Location
353
No.
2nd and 4th Thursdays..
2nd and 4th Tuesdays....
2nd and 4th Tuesdays...
1st and 3rd Wednesdays ... 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
1st and 3rd Thursdays..
1st and 3rd Thursdays..
1st and 3rd Thursdays.
1st and 3rd Tuesdays.. 1st Thursday
1st and 3rd Wednesdays...
2nd Thursday
2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
2nd and 4th Tuesdays.... 2nd and 4th M o n d a y s
2nd and 4th Thursdays-
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
2nd and 4th Tuesdays -..
Stated Communications
Max P. Morrison.. R.F.D. 1
Charles Lawrence Wilson.
Stacy A. Johansen Lyndon Robert Lee Chitwood R.F.D. 3, Topeka 66608 Oran Sellers, Jr Caldwell Harold H. Walker Richard T. Ford 619 East 1st Donald S. Wyatt
Harold J. Shideler R.F.D. 1 Roy D. Crist Brewster James D. Lobb R.F.D. 1, Oskaloosa Lowell I. Sell P.O. Box 635 Phillip E. Fleener Floyd E. Buell
D o n a l d L. Buster.
Bruce L. Ungerer R.F.D. 1 Donald G. Fowler..
Ralph O'Connell..
Masters
Fof locat:ion of Lodge Halls marked with * see page followins this directory.
LODGE DIRECTORY—Continued.
Secretaries
Jay G. Lassey Richard J. Whitney 321 East Chestnut Lloyd L. White Bloom, Kansas James Thomas Newton P.O. Box 353 Paul A. Weast P.O. Box 447
Lester H. Butterfield
John F. Berg
Hobert G. Lindgren P.O. Box 707 Kenneth L. Pemberton Robert C. Gilmore P.O. Box 194 Delbert G. Hobson
Carroll D. Harker
John I. Brandenburger P.O. Box 150 Eldon L. Ray R.F.D. 1 Carl A. Bible Francis L. Kirkland P.O. Box 165 Arlie G. Archer
Arthur C. Carlson
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19, 18. 21, 17,
Oct. 15, 1873
Feb. 15, 1882
Feb. 20, 1889
Feb. 17. 1881
Feb. 18, 1886 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Polar Star
New Albany
Newton
Nickerson
..;.— Norcatur
Norton
Mount Zion
Netawaka
New Albany
Newton
Nickerson
Norcatur
Norton
Nortonville
130
81-
43
317
199
266
•142
Walnut Valley.
Ness City
191
Oct. 20, 1870
Oct. 17, 1872
Tuscan
Neosho Falls
82
2nd and 4th Wednesdays
2nd Thursday
1st and 3rd Thursdays
2nd Wednesday
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
2nd Thursday
.Harmony
Neodesha
1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1885 1886 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. 1912 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1881 1st and 3rd Mondays ) St and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1907 2nd Wednesday 1872 1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Mondays 1893 1st and 3rd Mondays 1910 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. 1870 1st and 3rd Mondays 1870 1881 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
2nd Monday
2nd and 4th Mondays
94
Feb. 21, Oct. 17, Feb. 15, Feb. 17, Oct. 20, Oct. 20, Feb. 17,
Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.
Feb. 22, 1883
Feb. 18, 1892
2nd and 4th Wednesdays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Natoma
: Munden..; Muscotah Narka :.-.-..
Landmark Mount Hope Mulberry MuUinville..;.— Mulvane
Moundridge
Mound City
Feb. 22, 1917
Feb. 15, 1905 Oct. 17, 1860
Natoma
Mount Hope Mulberry MuUinville. Mulvane Munden ..; Muscotah Narka
Mound Valley
Morland
.-.-..... Morrill
390
116 349
128,:
338 261 399 •201
Moundridge
Mound City
Morrill
346
Morland
414
Glenn L. Hathaway 314 North Jones Melvin Hank
Cecil F. Jones Utica, Kansas Hubert P. Sewell 413 W. 2nd, Holton William M. McBride 803 N. 15th St., Fredonia Bill T. Smith 1109 Old Main Lyle H. Meredith P.O. Box 206 Rodney C. New
Lawrence W. Houser R.F.D., Paradise Theron Truman Sutton 906 North 7th St. Rodney L. Quincy
George M. Kudrick, Jr R.F.D. 2 John H. Wall Franklin R. Tracy Arthur W. McFadden Karl E. Hartman 511 Highland Park Ben W. Hanzlick Elmer E. Hunsaker Olin Cossaart
Clair W. Summers Penokee Earl L. Eisenbise Robert Dale Avery Pleasanton Orman H. Higgins
Leonard M. Paxson
Robert D. Kellogg P.O. Box 223 Charles J. Christian R.F.D. 1, Cummings
Alfred L. Morris, Jr. P.O. Box 65 Grover C. Owen 106 East Broadway Richard G. Siegrist P.O. Box 305 Frank N. Ward
Theodore J. Christensen
Paschal W. Lundy
Byron K. Artman William Charles Perry Russell D. Fralick Robert O. Sullivan 603 South 4th St. Rudolph W. Koukol Francis D. Christ iRobert C. Brown Mahaska Fayette Z. Spaulding P.O. Box 132 Maurice Estel Caskey 1300 N. 5th "limer Guatney
Norman H. Durst P.O. Box 500 Joe D, Proctor
Sam M. Chandler Franklin E. Steinshouei
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Oct. 18, 1865
Oct. 21. 1875
Oct. 15, 1858 Oct. 21, 1868
Dec. 20, 1864
1st and 3rd Tuesdays Oct. 22, 1874 Mar. 1, 192J 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Olathe..
Onaga . Oneida .
Signal
Osage Valley .
Saqui
Oskaloosa.. Adams
Ottawa..
Ridgcway Overland Park..
Oxford..
Paola
Parker... Parsons,.
Olathe..
Onaga... Oneida..
Osage City
Osawatomie
Osborne
Oskaloosa.. Oswego
Ottawa..
Overbrook Overland Park..
Oxford..
Paola
Parker... Parsons..
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141
24
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• 37
341 •117
16} 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Mondays
Oct. 21. 1862
Feb. 18, 1891 Oct. 17. 1872
1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Mondays
1st and 3rd Thursdays
Oct. 18, IV16
1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Thursdays
Feb. 20, 189) 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... Oct. 16, 1879 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays Feb. 15. 189J 2nd and 4th Thursday Oct. 18, 1859 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... Feb. 17, 1881 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. Feb. 19, 1896 Oct. 15, 187} 1st and 3rd Wednesdays ..
Oakley Mountain Slope.. Oketo
Oakley Oberlin.... Oketo
534
253 186 25
Stated Communications
Feb. 18, 1891 1st and 3rd Mondays
Norwich-
319
Oak Hill..
When Chartered
Oak Hill..
Name of Lodge
Feb. 20, 1889 2nd and 4th Thursdays
Location
Norwich...
No.
LODGE DraEcroRY—Continued.
Phillip R. Stephens 1300 South 12th St.
Delmar F. Foster 5 Circle Drive
519 West 4th St. Clyde T. Flory Glen W. Hinrichs 9506 West 93rd , Anan K. White
William D. Hevel 1404 West 4th St.
R.F.D. 2 Billy R. McDonald South 6th Street
403 Lincoln
Max Eugene Allen (66522)
Eldon George Nicholson 701 Sunset Dr.
Billy Dean Bednar
Longford, Kansas Charles C. Beamer
2940 S. Bennett, Wichita
Maslerj
For location of Lodge Halls marked with * see page following this directory. Secretaries
Edgar C. Clover 521 California J. Henry Reb P.O. Box 307 (66064) Henry K. Smith 134 North Oak St. Marlin A. Pottorf Arthur T. Sanders P.O. Box 302 Clarence E. Rea 506 South Poplar Albert L. Rukcs Sam C. Musgrave 7110 West 72nd Louis C. Callesen P.O. Box 21 Dean Huff 106 West Shawnee William L. Dysart Fredrick H. Scheibner P.O. Box 824
William Chapman Lemoin W. Landau Ernest E. Beran Wymore, Nebraska Oscar D . Smith 802 East Poplar Richard H. Junod James E. McCarty (66522)
Carl A. Loesch P.O. Box 294 Leonard W. Mcintosh
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Feb. 12, 1947 2nd and 4th Thursdays..
Feb. 19, 1908 1st Saturday
Feb. 18, 1886 2nd and 4th Mondays...
Feb. 20, 1919 1st and 3rd Thursdays.. Feb. 26. 1925 1st and 3rd Mondays Feb. 11, 1948 1st and 3rd Thursdays..
Feb. 18, 1892 1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
Oct. 21, 1874 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Oct. 17, 1872 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
Eureka McKinley Kickapoo
Potwin
Powhattan
Kilwinning....
Rob Morris .. Pretty Prairie.
Protection Quenemo Quinter Randall Farmers
Republic Rexford..: Albert Neese.
Ashlar
Robinson Hesperian
Pleasanton.. • Pomona Potter
Potwin..
Powhattan.,
Pratt..
Preston ; Pretty Prairie..
Protection.. Quenemo... Quintcr ;Randall Randolph..
.Republic... ; Rexford.... .Richland..
! Riley
Robinson.. Rossville...
"88 41 '4
332 428
384 270 410 304 166
123 442 248
344
139 111
•265
363
Oct. 20, 1870
Plains Paradise
Plains Plainville.
367 290
1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct.
17, 16, 18, I), 18,
1909 1887 1913 1888 1876
1st and 3rd Thursdays. 1st and 3rd Saturdays.... 2nd and 4th Mondays.. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.... 1st and 3rd Thursdays..
Feb. 19, 1890 1st and 3rd Thursdays . Feb. 16, 1922 3rd Thursday
Feb. 13, 1888
Feb. 21. 1912
Oct. 16, 1879 1st Monday..
Pittsburg
Pittsburg
•187
1st and 3rd Tuesdays.. 1st Thursday
Feb. 22, 1917 Oct. 16, 1879
Perry Phillipsburg..
Perry Phillipsburg..
1st and 3rd Mondays..
415 1S4
Oct. 17. 1872
Halcyon
Peabody..
120
Richard L. Ellis 210 Washington Francis E. Page Glenn Belt R.F.D. 2, Kingman Glenn A. Maris Earl Ray Watts Christian L. Ikenberry Charles A. Robinett Frederick Dale Wohler R.F.D. 2, Leonardville Burnell Ukens Darrell D. Short Clarence H. Lyden Berryton, 66409 Dale D. Walters Keats, Kansas Clyde W. Davies.. William B. Larson
D. A. Zimmerman
Allen Joe Edwards
Eldon Schrock 607 South Main John R. Klopfenstein Raymond S. Slankard Billy A. Shepley
Jack A. Elliott
Donald R. Hulsey 402 Colorado Plainville 67663 Eugene E. Bates Clarence E. Quanz Glade Roy L. Surridge 415 East Jackson
Harris B. Powell Paul F. Smith Carl E. Blickenstaff Lee J. Nichols Robert Edward Dreith R.F.D. 2, 66554 Glenn W. Farlee Elmer L. Minnick Jesse E. Bean P.O. Box 192, Overbrook Donald A. Frey P.O. Box 214 Raleigh M. Caldwell Lorenzo B. Crow P.O. Box 306
William E. Greer 509 N. Oak Arthur T. Stewart Ray H. Siebert
Robert Dean Hirsch
Harold Martin Rickets Ralph Carmicheal 300 South Kansas Ave. Samuel Harris Vernon W. Parks Charles W. Perdue R.F.D. 1. Atchison Walter Harold Haines
Jack Welter Peter N. Klein 488 Fourth Street Claud A, McFarland 6th and Pine
Oliver Kornhaus
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Oct. 18, 1876
Feb. 22. 1883
Feb. 21. 1918
Satanta.... Virginia..
Scammon..
Lebanon.... Anthem
Scottsville.. Scranton
Vesper
Sedgwick
Selden
Seneca
Twin Grove
Sharon Springs..
Satanta Saronburg..
Scammon....
Scandia Scott City..
Scottsville.. Scran ton
Sedan
Sedgwick
Selden
Seneca
Severy
Sharon Springs..
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249 407
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Salina..
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Oct. 13, 1873
Feb. 22. 1883 Feb. 16, 1887
Salina
Salina..
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1st and 3rd Thursdays
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Thursdays
2nd and 4th Thursdays
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. 2nd and 4th Mondays
1st and 3rd Wednesdays...
1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
1st Monday
1st and 3rd Mondays
2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Oct. 21. 187J 1912 Feb. 21, 1867 Oct. 17, 1964 Mar. 11, 192} Feb. 26, 1896 Feb. 19, Feb. 1}, 1893
Sabetha Saffordville..
Sabetha Saffordville
162 39}
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Oct. 17, 1878
Russell
177
Russell
Rush Center.
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Stilled Communications 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.
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Feb. 22. 1883
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Walnut City..
Location
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LODGE D I R E C T O R Y — C o n t i n u e d .
John E. Stover..
Alex Carpino R.F.D. 1 Charles N. Tuley Milton C. MoIIhagen.... 602 Washington St. Donald W. Cox Larry H. Coffman Overbrook Jack Ward 610 East Main St. Charles A. Dudley P.O. Box 147 John A. Yelek Rexford, Kansas Glen E. Diggs 313 South 5th William H. Riggins
Adolph E. Snodgrass Nekoma Carl D. McCord R.F.D. 2, Bunkerhill Ira L. Haxton Alfred D. McGregor Strong City Gail Roland Morrison 2062 Marc 67401 Frank C. Warta 1212 Funston Walter H. Battles, Jr Wallace Wayne Erikson..
Masters
For location of Lodge Halls marked with * see page following this directory. Secretaries
Charles A. Jermane 51iy2 Main Percival E. Shoemakei P.O. Box 34 Virgil W. Dobson P.O. Box 417
Roy C. Comstock n o West Walnut St. Windon J. Senn, Sr. P.O. Box 265 Stanser J. Amack
Chester H. Pfenninger Nekoma Lloyd J. Beardsley 338 East 8th St. Ben W. Grimm Stanley J. North Strong City Leigh R. McDaniel 336 South Santa Fe Bennie Block Bavaria, Kansas Oscar B. Stokes Bernard L. Larson Elsmore Arthur R. Charlton 401 North Sunset, Columbus Guy O. Frazier Lewis E. Mitchell P.O. Box 206 Lyle R. Haskins Hugh R. Coffman
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Haven
Spearville
Smith Center Soldier Solomon
South Haven
Spearville
174 240 105
157 38S
309
359 391
312 334
189
254 52
404
171
444
252
56
347
St. Francis
Sterling
Stanley
Stafford
Pottawatomie.
Newahcuba....
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Santa Fe _... Summerfield... Sylvan Grove. Sylvia Syracuse
St. Marys
Stockton
Sublette Summerfield Sylvan Grove Sylvia Syracuse -
Ionic
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Spring Hill
St. John
St. Francis
Sterling
Stanley
Stafford
Spring Hill
Spivey
Oct. 18, 1877 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Feb. 19, 1885 2nd and 4th Thursdays Oct. 19, 1871 2nd and 4th Tuesdays....
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1st and 3rd Thursdays..
Feb. 22, 1883
Sincerity
Simpson
214
Spivey
1st and 3rd Thursdays..
Feb. 15, 1882
Lake
Silver Lake
30
•153
2nd and 4th Tuesdays...
1st and 3rd Tuesdays.... 1st and 3rd Thursdays..
1st and 3rd Thursdays
Feb. 19, 1885
1st and 3rd Mondays.. 1st Wednesday
Feb. 19, 1885 Feb. 15, 1882
1st Thursday 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.. 1st and 3rd Thursdays..
Feb. 15, 1899 Feb. 16. 1911
Feb. 20. 1889
Feb. 20, 1889 2nd and 4th Mondays... Feb, 19. 1896 1st and 3rd Thursday...
1st and 3rd Thursdays..
1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
Feb. 19, 1914
Feb. 17, 1881
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Oct. 18, 1877
Feb. 26, 1925 2nd and 4th Thursdays....
1st and 3rd Mondays
Oct. 17, 1867
Feb. 15, 1893 1st and 3rd Wednesdays .
Oct. 21, 1875 Feb. 17. 1909
Feb. 14, 1951 1st and 3rd Mondays....
Old Mission-.
Shawnee Mission.
Feb. 19. 1930
Shawnee
Shawnee
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Leo D. Vonada William F. Blew Stafford William D. Lewis.
Cecil Eldon Vice Walter E. Keyser Maple Hill William Hugh Bigge. R.F.D. 1 Ethan Quakenbush Frank I. Knowles
Nelson Jones Bucyrus Dale J. Paulsen R.F.D. 2, Zenith James B. Young Stilwell, Kansas Billy G. Taylor... R.F.D. Fred N. Cram
Donald A. Peterson 10414 West 56th Terrace W. Herbert Snodderly 5916 Roeland Dr., Mission Chester T. Kelsey R.F.D. 1 Elbert G. Duff Asherville Claude L. Overmiller.. Gaylon R. Stanton Harvey Wood, Jr R.F.D. 1 Lewis A. Mirt Ray Roohms Wright Arnold Dee Brown
Joseph Woelfel P.O. Box 146
Forrest O. Nofftz Emmet H. Stambaugh P.O. Box 51 Ralph M. Burlin 317 North Cypress Paul H. Blackmore Harry E. Miller Beattie Clarence A. Diers Clifford Richard Singleton
Reuben E. Bowman 212 North Park Ray E. Haberstroh Stilwell, Kansas Henry E. Marrs 101 South 7th St. Harvey J. Stewart
Owen V. Duckworth 256 East Washington, Kingma Glenn F. Wiswell
Kenneth W. Mirt Harry B. Leidigh
Roy W. Lumpkin Floyd C. Swain Ivan R. Wood
Paul V. Grittraan
E. Elmer Johnson P.O. Box 3401 Sidney F. Dafforn 4920 Rock Creek Lane, Mission Adolphus H. Thomas
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Glen Wallingford.. Donald U. Hickok 109 South Durham William Virgil Miller... Marvin Snowden , Earlton Marvin E. Lcppke 750 North Meridian
Feb. 15, 1899 2nd and 4th Mondays
Feb. 17, 1909 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
Mar. 1, 192J 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
Oct. 17, 1872 1st Monday Feb. 19. 1885 2nd and 4th Tuesdays..
Turon
Ulysses
Excelsior.. Urbana
Valley Center..
Tribune....
Troy
Turon
Tyro
Ulysses
Uniontown,. Urbana
Valley Center..
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352
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338
386
435
IIJ 239
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Tyro
Grant S. Speaks R.F.D. 2 F. Donald Burnett..
Oct. 16, 1867
Troy
Towanda..
Feb. 19, 1902
1st and 3rd Mondays..
1st and 3rd Mondays
Feb. 15, 1888 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Oct. 17, 1872 1st and 3rd Mondays
1st and 3rd Thursdays
Jerome D. Davis 213 West Third, Coffeyville Lester L. Kennedy P.O. Box 708 Roy T. Ramsey Francis Bailey Earlton George W . Riggs 128 South Cedar
James B. Goss P.O. Box 121 J. Fay Holmes
William G. Houston..
Horace
Toronto....
121
Feb. 15, 1893 2nd and 4th Mondays
Woodson..
Towanda...
Topeka
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Seabrook...
Topeka
•225
John B. Schlarb 510 Garfield Ave. H. Floyd Swilley R.F.D. 1 Gordon C. Wohlgemuth R.F.D. 1, Benton William C. Coupland
Siloam F. Ray Canada 2009 Hope St. John Dale Thomas.. P.O. Box 325 Emery W. Bever
Oct. 20, 1870 2nd and 4th Thursdays....
Feb. 20, 1884
Golden Rule..
Topeka
• 90
1st and 3rd Fridays
Oct. 17, 1867
Orient
Topeka
• 51
Phillip C. Boley 1617 Indian Trail Chris J. Byers 1141 Frazier Melvin L. Sheldon 615 Grandview Charles S. Baldry 1708 Belvoir Court
Oct. 18, 1859
Topeka
1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
•17
Kenneth E. Mahoney..
1st and 3rd Thursdays
Feb. 17. 1881
Henri
Mar. 13, 1957 2nd and 4th Wednesdays...
Secretaries Ivan A. Engel P.O. Box 67 William D. Denholm R.F.D. 2 Carl A. Carlson 2020 Washburn Kenneth N. Pomeroy 1907 Randolph, P.O. Box 4017 Ray B. Ramsey 635 Jewell Ave. Jack C. Pulliam R.F.D. 2
Masters Wayne E. Daugherty...
Topeka
190
Stated Communications
Oct. 21, 1874 2nd and 4th Mondays
When Chartered
Tonganoxie..
Thayer
Name of Lodge
Thayer
Location
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LODGE DIRECTORY—Continued.
For location of Lodge Halls marked with • see page following this directory.
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Wakeeney..
Wakefield.. Vulcan
Wamego...
Frontier.... Sutton Wathena..
Waverly Black Diamond.
Wellington
Wakeeney.
Wakefield.. Walnut
Wamego..
Washington.. Waterville Wathcna
Waverly.. Weir
Wellington.
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Wellsville Westmoreland.. Wetmore White City.. | White Cloud
Whitewater.. Whiting
York.
Sunflower
Wichita
North Star...
Albert Pike..
Whitewater Whiting
Wichita.
Wichita..
Wichita..
Wichita.
Wichita..
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• 99
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•303
J56 257 5} 380 78 180 250
Wellsville Westmoreland.. Welmore White City.. White Cloud
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Valley Falls.. Vermillion Wakarusa
Valley Falls.. Vermillion Wakanisa
21 320 402
Feb. 20. 189J 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.
Feb. 16, 1944 2nd and 4th Thursdays....
Oct. 19. 1871 1st and 3rd Mondays
Feb. 20, 1889 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Mar. 13, 1958 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Feb. 19, 1885 1st and 3rd Mondays
Feb. 19. 1885 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Thursdays.... Feb. 16, 1887 2nd and 4th Mondays Oct. 21, 1874 1st and 3rd Mondays Feb. 17, 1898 2nd and 4th Mondays Feb. 18, 1886 1st Thursday Feb. 12, 1947 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Feb. 17, 1909 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. Oct. 21, 1869 Feb. 12, 1947 1st and 3rd Mondays
Feb. 21;1912 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Feb. 20,1884 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Oct. 21, 1869 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Oct. 19. 1871 Oct. 20, 1870 2nd and 4th Thursdays... Oct. 21, 1868 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Feb. 15. 1882 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Oct. 18, 1859 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. Feb. 20, 1889 1st and 3rd Thursdays— Feb. 20, 1913 Ist and 3rd Wednesdays..
Kenneth D. Nowling 2140 South Ridgewood Ralph R. Evans 444 S. Estelle James H. Slaymaker 701 Crestline (67212) Donald E. Ryan P.O. Box 5132 Wilburn C. Butcher 1642 North Athenian Ave. 03
Thomas L. Francis 837 North Market Rex Owens 3201/2 South Broadway Harlan V. Knight 220 West 13th St. (67203) Gerald R. Shupe 9701 Birch Lane Bruce Newton 328 East First St. 02
John L. Lockwood, Jr. Walton E. Priest
Maurice Howard Miller 301 East 9th St. Irvin M. Carrow Cloyde A. Lee Edwin C. Porter George J. Scott NorrisN. Loyd, (66094)
WiUard Harry Yockey Edward Moran
Chester H. Smith 1501 Grandview J. Harry George Lyman O. Adams (66548) A. Glenn Kincaid
Jacob R. Shaver R.F.D. 1 W. Donald Darby Gail A. Roepke (66548).. James W. Rapp 2510 Hillside lane St. Joseph, Mo. Timothy Verne Bennett... Jay Jones, Jr Scammon, R.F.D. 1 James Edward King 1015 West I6th St. Evan J. Phillips Deane L. Arnold Archie E. Wade Dewuain J. Sams Wayne F. Baker Robinson Albert L. Foster Cline R. Alters . . I
Ray H. Gray Carl P. Williams Charles N. Yenkey Pauline Nova G. Moody 517 Eighth Melvin L. Jones Richard H. Shireman, Actg.
Keith J. Jackson. David E. Schreiner Kenneth Dale Fletchall... 1029 Jackson, Topeka Jerry J. Rogers 314 Earl Donald H. Swezey Lee Roy Church
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Wallace
Feb. 21, 1907 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
378
1st and 3rd Wednesdays
Oct. 17, 1872 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Feb. 15, 1888 Oct. 20, 1870 Feb. 16, 1887
Feb. 17, 1916 Feb. 17. 1909
Winfield
•Wilmore Wilsey
Oct. 15, 187 J
Winfield
Wilson
Wilmore Wilsey
Feb. 20, 1884
Stated Communication
144
318 47
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84 276
412 382
224
Mar. 1, 1923
Bestor G. Brown
Wichita
*433
When Chartered
Feb. 12, 1953
Name of Lodge
Wichita
Location
•313
No.
214 North State Max W, Kernohan
Bronson, Kansas
1015 East 2nd St.
Virgil Odell EUwood
1531 Pattie Forrest E. Bond
201 Colorado
Masters
LODGE DiRECtoiiV—Concluded, For location of Lodge Halls marked with * see page following this directory. Secretaries
Nashville, Kansas
Carl F. Harder 201 South Prairie
R.F.D. 2, Bronson, Kansas
1520 Millington Richard R. Babst
David O. Martindale 1615 Payne William J. Kirkham P.O. Box 2513 Guy H. Bethell Quenemo, R.F.D. 1 Donald W. York Clarence F. Nelson
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LOCATION OF LODGE HALLS 2—421 Delaware St. 3—^^728 Minnesota Ave. 5—5th & Kansas 6—1001 Massachusetts St. 7—722H N . Washington St. 8—15Vi Scott Ave. 9—1001 Massachusetts St. 10—421 Delaware St. 12—428 Merchant St. 15—2015 Lakin St. 17—Tenth and Van Buten St». 18—422 S. Main St. 19—118 N . Chestnut St. 37—101 E. Miami Ave. 3 8 - 8 ^ 2 N . Washington St. 51—Tenth and Van Buren Sts. 5 4 — m i l Johnson Drive 57—841 North Market St. 60—336 S. Santa Fe St. 68—421 Delaware St. 74—526Vi State St. 86—320V4 S. Broadway 90—901 W . Lyman Ave. 91—1732 Center 96—8504 Parallel, Kansas City 97—1241^ S. Main St. 98—110 N . W . Third St. 99—220 W . Thirteenth St. 102—131 West Ninth St. 103—102 N . Highland Ave, 106—6OOV2 N . Main St. 110—110 E. Eighth St. 117—1171^ N . Central 124—14th & Adams 133—202 South B St. 137-123Vi W . Main St.
140—6y2 N . Walnut St. 142—106 E. Broadway 150—124 S. Washington St. 153—5201 West 75th St. Shawnee Mission 168—1857 N . Broadway 172—122 South Main St. 187—Sixth and Pine Sts. 195—Eleventh and Main Sts. 201—104V4 West Main St. 209—216 West Crawford 222—509 First St. 225—Tenth and Van Buren Sts. 246—403% N . Main St. 265—123i^ S. Main St. 271—1732 Vi North 25th St. 272—803 N . Seventh St. 297—1016V4 Washington St. 303—328 E. First St. 306—215 N . Franklin 307—108 S. Broadway 311—Kearney Ave 313—3201/2 S. Broadway 321—10th & Main St. 322—1442 South 30th St. 331—123 N . Vine St. 533—914 Southwest Blvd. 364—108 V4 N . Ash St. 369—2024 Quindaro Blvd. 385—1900 James St. 433—3755 E. Douglas Ave. 436—8109 Overland Park Drive 438—25th and New Jersey Sts. 445—14th & Adams
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DECEASED PAST G R A N D MASTERS A N D YEAR O F SERVICE. 1856-7-8-9 —Richard R. Rees 1860 —George H. Fairchild 1861-2-3-4-5—Jacob Saqui 186&-7 —Moses S. Adams 1868-9-1870 —^John H . Brown 1871-2 —John M. Price 1873-4 —Owen A. Bassett 1875 —Issac B. Sharp 1876 —Jacob D . Rush 1877 —John Guthrie 1878 —Edwin D. Hillyer 1879-1880 —Joseph D. McCleverty 1881-2 —William Cowgill 1883 —George S. Green 1884 —J. Jay Buck 1885 —Matthew M. Miller 1886 —Silas E. Sheldon 1887 —Henry C. Cook 1888 —^Watson M. Lamb 1889 —George C. Kenyon 1890 —John C. Postlethwaite 1891 —Andrew M. Callaham 1892 —David B. Fuller 1893 —^William D. Thompson 1894 —George W. Qark 1895 —James H. McCall 1896 —Chiles C. Coleman 1897 —^William M. Shaver 1898 —Maurice L. Stone 1899 —Henry C. Loomis 1900 —Charles J. Webb 1901 —Perry M. Hoisington 1902 —^Thomas E. Dewey 1904 —Thomas G. Fitch 1903 —Bestor G. Brown
1905—Samuel R. Peters 1906—Thomas L. Bond 1907—Edward W . Wellington 1908—Henry F. Mason 1909—Fred Washbon 1910—Marion K. Brundage 1911—Alex A. Sharp 1912—William Easton Hutchinson 1913—Elrick C. Cole 1914—Charles H. Chandler 1915—William L. Burdick 1916—Giles H. Lamb 1917—Charles E. Lobdell 1918—William I. Stuart 1919—Owen J. Wood 1920—Hugh P. Farrelly 1921—Ben S. Paulen 1922—John McCullagh 1923—Richard E. Bird 1924—Elmer F. Strain 1925—Charles A. Loucks 1926—John W . Neilson 1927—Charles N . Fowler 1929—George F. Beazley 1930—Jay B. Kirk 1931—^J. Forrest Ayres 1932—John M. Kinkel 1933—George O. Foster 1935—Otto R. Souders 1936—James H. WendorfF 1937—Charley B. Erskine 1945—Harry D . Evans 1948—E. Glenn Robison 1950—Lynn R. Brodrick 1951—Clarence G. Nevins
DECEASED DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. John A. Ferrell—died June 21, 1922 B. Harold Groff—died October 28, 1950
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LIVING PAST GRAND MASTERS A N D ADDRESSES. 1928—Ferris M. Hill, 727 Market St., Emporia. 1934—^James A. Gassier, People's Bank Bldg., McPherson. 1938—Henry S. Buzick, Jr., Sylvan Grove. 1939—Claud F. Young, 1733 Sixteenth St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 1940—Arthur H . Strickland, 2321 Tauromee, Apt. 22, Kansas City 2, Kansas 1941—Roscoe E. Peterson, 423 W . Seventh St., Larned. 1942—Cline C. Curtiss, Colby. 1943—Charles S. McGinness, 320 W . 8th St., Topeka. 1944—^Jatnes H. Trice, Medicine Lodge. 1946—Samuel G. Wiles, Macksville. 1947—^James H. Stewart, Jr., 13215 W . 21st St., R.F.D. N o . 7 Wichita. 1949—William H. Harrison Downs 1952—S. Allan Daugherty 401 S. Seneca Wichita 13
1953—Bruce Newton, 328 E. 1st St., Wichita. 1954—Floyd S. Ecord, Burlington. 1955—Scott E. Kelsey, 1346 Arter, Topeka. 1956—Karl J. Baumgartner, P. O. Box 238, Goodland 1957—Richard L. Becker, P. O. Box 377 Coffeyville. 1958—Earl R. Brown, Plains. 1959—Addison C. Irby, 209 S. Main, Fort Scott. 1960—Ray W . Kinzie P. O. Box 56 Wichita. 1961—John H. Murray 1020 S. 4th St. Leavenworth 1962—Armand H. Bishop C/o Post Office, Parsons 1963—Ben W . Graybill P. O. Box 6 Shawnee Mission
GRAND TREASURERS. 1856—Beverlin Beck 1857—William Y. Roberts 1858-1891—Christian Beck 1892-1902—R. E. Torrington
1903-1909—^Albert Sarbach 1910-1933—W. Frank March 1934-1937—John McCullagh 1938-1961—Ben S. Paulen 1961—Floyd A. Palmer
GRAND SECRETARIES. 1856 — C . T. Harrison 1857-1860—Charles Mundee 1861-1870—Erasmus T. Carr 1871-1893—^John H. Brown
1894-1928—Albert K. Wilson 1929-1953—Elmer F. Strain 1954-1958—Arthur H . Strickland 1959 —Charles S. McGinness
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LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION BUT N O T CHARTERED. Allen, 1923; Burlington, 1863; Delaware, 1857; Denver City (Denver Lodge), 1860; Englevale, 1899; Leavenworth (Adelpha), 1868; Lecompton (Geary), 1857; Leota, 1878; Lindsborg, 1884; Lindsay (Friendship), 1868; Opolis, 1885; Powhattan (Buckeye), 1896; Wheaton, 1903; White Water, 1927.
LODGE CHARTERS REVOKED, SURRENDERED OR CONSOLIDATED. Alden No. 308, with Sterling No. 171, 1957; Allen No. 335, 1923; Americus No. 62, 1869; Andale No. 253, with Mt. Hope 238, 1894; Argonia (Chikaskia) No. 285, 1912; Atchison (St. Johns) No. 26, 1861; Aubry No. 30, 1863; Auraria No. 37, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; Bennington No. 180, 1944; Beaumont No. 439, with Joppa No. 223, 1937; Big Springs (Shawnee) No. 9, 1867; Blaine No. 337, with Westmoreland No. 257, 1894; BluiF City No. 313, 1897; Bluff City N o . 325, 1903; Boling N o . 365, with Tonganoxie (Henri) No. 190, 1937; Brookville No. 209, 1963; Bucklin No. 325, 1896; Cato No. 153, with Farlington (Godfrey) No. 124, 1894; Cedar Vale No. 164, 1883; Cedar Vale (Myrtle( No. 164, 1894; Chanute (KiKng David) No. 416, with Cedar No. 103, 1937; Clifford (Whitewater) No. 148, with Halcyon No. 120, 1876; Clinton (Ashlar) No. 87, 1879; Coyville No. 57, 1955; Delavan No. 375, with Kansas No. 307, 1936; Edwardsville (Composite) No. 152, 1879; Emmett No. 387, with Pottawatomie No. 52, 1939; Emporia No. 12, 1863; Enterprise No. 353, 1910; Elk City (Elk Creek) N o . 20, 1863, Esbon (Salem) No. 228, 1939; Farlington( Godfrey) No. 124, with Girard N o . 93, 1932; Frankfort No. 67, 1876; Freeport (Lily) No. 301, with Bluff City No. 313, 1892; Fort Scott (Rising Sun) No. 46, with Bourbon No. 8, 1878; Fort Gibson (Alpha) No. 122, with Grand Lodge of Indian Territory, 1878; Golden City No. 34, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; Greeley No. 211, with Delphian No. 44, 1940; Grenola (Canopy) No. 248, with Moline No. 267, 1937; Hanover (Star) N o . 69, 1919; Hiawatha (Triune) No. 216, 1883; High Prairie No. 25, 1892; Ida N o . 170, 1881; Indianola N o . 34 (later. Great L i g h t ) , 1877; Irving No. 112 with Blue Rapids No. 169, 1958; Kanorado No. 443, with Goodland No. 321, I960; Leavenworth (Calvary) No. 50, with King Solomon N o . 10, 1876; Leavenworth (dispensation Landmark, charter St. Johns), No. 26, 1870; Lecompton No. 13, 1865; Liberty No. 123, with Keystone No. 102, 1918; Lincolnville No. 315, 1896; Lindsborg (Phoenix) No. 253, 1888; Linn N o . 170 with Frontier No. 104, 1962; Louisburg No. 180, 1894; Luray No. 153, with Lucas (Blue Hill) N o . 198, 1943; Lyons No. 192, 1895; Montana (Evergreen) No. 86, 1888; Monticello No. 43, 1875; Mt. Pleasant No. 58, 1888; Neosho Rapids No. 77 (Changed to Ionic), 1879; Nevada City (Nevada) No. 36, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; Newton (Magnolia) No. 231, with Newton No. 142, 1901; North Lawrence (Valley) No. 30, with Lawrence No. 6, 1876; North Lawrence (Valley) No. 30, second charter, 1887; Olivet (Astra) N o . 363, 1908; Osage Mission (Mission) No. 92, 1897; Osawatomie (Osage Valley) No. 24, 1863; Ottawa No. 128, with Franklin N o . 18, 1906; Ottawa (Melody) No. 400, with Ottawa No. 18, 1928; Ottumwa N o . 11, 1863 and 1871; Paola (Miami) No. 69, with Paola N o . 37; 1876; Pardee (dispensation Lincoln, charter Center) No. 69, 1871; Paris No. 22; 1871; Parkerville No. 168, with Dwight No. 374, 1937; Perryville (Perry) No. 52, 1877; Piper N o . 385, 'vith Delaware No. 96, 1937; Pittsburg (Owen A. Bassett) No. 367, with Pitts-
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burg No. 187, 1911; Pomona No. 138, 1901; Rosalia No. 434, with Leon (Joppa)" No. 223, 1961; Richfield No. 303, 1892; Richmond No. 426, with Delphian No. 44, 1946; Salina (John H. Brown) No. 216, with Salina No. 60, 1907; Salt Lake City (Mt. Moriah) No. 70, with Grand Lodge of, Utah, 1872; Saratoga No. 216, 1892; Scranton (Perfect Square) No. 220, 1908; Seneca No. 39, 1875; Severance No. 313 with Smithton No. 1, 1951; Shawnee No. 54, 1928; Springdale No. 152, 1887; Stanton No. 18, 1863; Stanton (Zion) No. 108, 1883; Tecumseh No. 15, 1874; Timber Ridge (Dick Rees) No. 59, 1887; Trading Post (Blooming Grove) No. 41, 1904; Turner No. 425, with Ben Hur No. 322, 1937; Twin Falls (Olive) No. 181, 1885; Valley Center (Ark) No. 243, 1902; Virginia City No. 43, with Grand Lodge of Montana, 1866; Waldron No. 377 with Anthony No. 200, 1957; Wallace No. 318 moved to Winona, 1961; Walton No. 323, 1895; Westphalia (Avon) No. 305, with Delphian No. 44, 1963; Wetmore No. 53, with Polar Star No. 130, 1944; White Water (Brainerd) No. 280, 1927; Winfield No. 58, with Adelphia N o . 110, 1903.
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G R A N D LODGES IN CORRESPONDENCE W I T H THE G R A N D LODGE O F KANSAS; ALSO T H E NAMES A N D ADDRESSES OF GRAND SECRETARIES. Alabama—GORDON L . EVATT, P. O. Box 6195, Montgomery 36106 Arizona—GERALD I. CRAIG, 4th Ave. & Monroe, Phoenix 3 Arkansas—L. LELAND M C D A N I E L , Albert Pike Memorial Temple, Little Rock California—EDWARD H . SIEMS, 1111 California St., San Francisco 8 Colorado—HARRY W . BUNDV, 319 Masonic Temple, Denver 2 Connecticut—EARLE K . HALING, 201 Ann St., Hartford 32202 Delaware—CHESTER R . JONES, 818 Market St., Wilmington 24 Dist. of Columbia—PAUL R . MATTIX, Masonic Temple, 301 13th St. N . W . Washington Florida—WILLIAM A. W H I T C O M B , 220 Ocean St., Jacksonville 32202 Georgia—DANIEL W . LOCKLIN, 811 Mulberry, Macon Idaho—HERBERT H . EBERLE, P. O. Box 1677, Boise Illinois—PAUL R . STEPHENS, P. O. Box 110, Rush%'ille Indiana—DWIGHT L. SMITH, Masonic Temple, Indianapolis 46204 Iowa—RALPH E . W H I P P L E , P. O. Box 271, Cedar Rapids Kentucky—ALPHEUS E . ORTON, 1000 S. 4th St., Louisville 3 Louisiana—D. PETER LAGUENS, J R . , 1300 Masonic Temple, New Orleans 12 Maine—EARLE D . WEBSTER, 415 Congress, Portland 3 Maryland—GERALD M. PINE, 225 N . Charles St., Baltimore 1 Massachusetts—EARL W . TAYLOR, 51 Boylston, Boston 16 Michigan—CHARLES T . SHERMAN, Masonic Temple, Grand Rapids 2 Minnesota—DAVID E . PALMER, 6th & Smith Ave., St. Paul 2 Mississippi—CECIL A. T H O R N , Box 1030, Meridian Missouri—ELMER W . WAGNER, 3681 Lindell, St. Louis 8 Montana—LYMAN E . SMITH, P. O. Box 1158, Helena Nebraska—CARL R . GREISEN, 401 Masonic Temple, Omaha 2 Nevada—ROYAL D . CROWELL, BOX 186, Gardnerville New Hampshire—HAROLD O . CADY, P. O. Box 299, Concord New Jersey—HARVEY C . WHILDEY, Masonic Temple, Trenton New Mexico—CHANDLER C . THOMAS, BOX 535, Albuquerque New York—^WEITOELL K . W A L K E R , Masonic Hall, 71 West 23rd St., New York 10 North Carolina—CHARLES A. HARRIS, P. O. Box 6506, Raleigh North Dakota—CLIFFORD E . MILLER, Box 1269, Fargo Ohio—ANDREW J. W H I T E , J R . , 634 High St., Worthington Oklahoma—J. FRED LATHAM, Masonic Temple, Guthrie 73044 Oregon—HARRY D . PROUDFOOT, Masonic Temple, 1119 S. W . Park Ave., Portland 5 Pennsylvania—ASHBY B . PAUL, Masonic Temple, Philadelphia 7 Puerto Rico—^JUAN L . MATOS CINTRON, P. O. Box 8385, Santurce, Puerto Rico Rhode Island—ARTHUR R . COLE, 127 Dorrance St., Providence 3 South Carolina—HENRY F . COLLINS, 1 4 0 1 Senate St., Columbia South D a k o t a — J O H N S. ROWE, P. O. Box 468, Sioux Falls Tennessee—THOMAS E . DOSS, Box 216, Nashville 1 Texas—HARVEY C . BYRD, P. O. Box 446, Waco Utah—CLARENCE M . GROSHELL, Masonic Temple, Salt Lake City 2 Vermont—AARON H . GROUT, P. O. Box 443, Burlington Virginia—ARCHER B . GAY, Masonic Temple, 107 W . Broad St., Richmond 20 Washington—^DANIEL T . SIMMONS, Masonic Temple, Tacoma 3 West Virginia—JULLAN B . HOLLINGSWORTH, P. O. Box 2346, Charlestc«i 28 Wisconsin—PAUL W . GROSSENBACH, 1123 N . Astor St., Milwaukee 2 Wyoming—MARCUS R . NICHOLS, P . O . BOX 459. Casper
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FOREIGN GRAND SECRETARIES. Alberta—EDWARD H . RIVERS, 330 12th Ave. S.W., Calgary Argentina—CARLOS W I L S O N , Cangallo 1242, Buenos Aires Austria—RUDOLPH RAPPOS, I, Dorotheergasse 12, Vienna Belgium—ANDRE SACCASYN, 5 Rue Du Chene, Brussels Bolivia—HUMBERTO FRIAS ROJAS, Postal N o . 573, La Paz Brazil (Amazonas and Acre)—JOAQUIN GOMES LOUREIRO, Rua Leovegildo Coehlo, 294, Manaus, Amazonas Brazil ( C e a r a ) — W I L S O N ACHILLES D A SILVA, Caixa Postal 76, Fortaleza, Ceara Brazil (Minas Gerais)—SERGIO A. IVANENKO, Caixa Postal 5, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais Brazil (Paraiba)—ODEMAR NACRE GOMES, Rua Duque de Caixa 260, Joao Pessoa, Paraiba Brazil ( P a r a n a ) — A N T O N I O ANDRE JANSSON, Caixa Postal 1363, Curitiba, Parana Brazil (Piaui)—LOURIVAL E . VIEIRA, Caixa Postal 10, Teresina, Piaui Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)—MARIO HERDY SILVA, P. O. Box 2215, Rio de Janeiro Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul)—OSWALDO BAUCKE, Caixa Postal 683, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul Brazil (Santa Catarina)—JANYR GODINHO, Caixa Postal 247 Florianopolis, Santa Catarina Brazil (Sao P a u l o ) — E R W I N SEIGNEMARTIN, Caixa Postal 8348, Sao Paulo British Columbia—JOHN H . N . MORGAN, 692 Seymour St., Vancouver 2 Canada (Ontario)—EWART G . DIXON, P. O. Drawer 217, Hamilton, Ontario Chile—OSCAR PEREIRA H . , Casilla 2867, Santiago China—LoTT H . T. W E I , P. O. Box 758, Taipei, Taiwan Colombia—RICARDO STEFFENS E., Apartado N o . 333, Barranquilla Costa Rica—ENRIQUE CHAVES B., Apartado Postal Y, San Jose Cuba—EDUARDO R . LOPEZ Bobadilla, Masonic Grand Lodge, Havana Denmark—ALFRED NYVANG, 23 Blegdamsveg, Copenhagen Ecuador—^DR. BRUNO SADUN, P. O. Box 932, Guayaquil El Salvador—HUMBERTO ACOSTA, 8 a, Avenida Sur 126, San Salvador England—JAMES W . STUBBS, Freemason's Hall, Gt. Gueen St., London, W . C. 2 Finland—MARTTI V. MUSTAKALLIO, P. Esplanaadikatu 35 E., Helsinki France—S. J. L. HUMBERT, 65 Boulevard Bineau, Neuilly-sur Seine Germany—RICHARD MULLER-BORNER, P. O. Box 16288, Frankfort a.M. Greece—N. ECONOMOPOULOS, No. 19 ACHARNON St., Athens 109 Guatemala—LAURO A. RIVERA F., Apartado 34, Guatemala City, C. A. Honduras—ABEL VILLACORTA CISNEROS, P. O. Box 336, Tegucigalpa Iceland—OLAFUR GISLASON, Borgartun 4, P. O. Box 44, Reykjavik India—P. M. SUNDARAM, Freemason's Hall, Janpath, P. O. Box 681, New Delhi 1 Ireland—J. O. HARTE, Freemason's Hall, Molesworth St., Dublin Israel—SHLOMO ZARANKIN, P. O. Box 2080, Tel-Aviv Italy (Grand Orient)—UMBERTO GENOVA, Via Giustiniani K. S., Rome Japan—CARL T . NAKAMURA, Bldg. No. 13, Shiba, Sakae-Cho Minato-Ku, Tokyo Luxembourg—LEON HAMUS, Case postale No. 260, Luxembourg-Ville Manitoba—THOMAS C . JACKSON, Masonic Temple, Donald and EUice, Winnepeg 2 (Canada) Mexico (Baja California)—FERNANDO CESENA CASTRO, Apartado 57, Tecate, Baja Calif. Mexico (Campeche)—OMAR C . OLIVERA, Apartado Postal N o . 17, Campeche Mexico (Cosmos)—JoSE A. ESPEJO, Apartado 171, Chihuahua, Chih. Mexico (Del Pacifico)—INOCENCIO HICUERA VERDUGO, Apartado Postal 20, Guaymas, Sonora
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Mexico (Nuevo Leon)—JOSE GALVAN SOLIS, Apt. 309, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon Mexico (San Luis Potosi)—JOSE MENDOZA ALFARO, Apartado Postal N o . 104, San Luis Potosi Mexico (Tamaulipas)—ENRIQUE SOLIS LOPEZ,• Apartado Postal N o . 419, Tampico, Tamaulipas Mexico ( Y o r k ) — C A N T W E L L C . BROWN, Apartado Postal N o . 1986, Mexico, D. F. Netherlands—DR. P. J. V A N LOO, Fluwelen Burgwal 22, The Hague N e w Brunswick—ALBERT C . LEMMON, P. O. Box 430, St. John New South Wales—JAMES S . MILLER, 289 Castlereagh St., Sydney New Zealand—F. G. NORTHERN, 39-41 Ghuznee St., Wellington C 2 Nicaragua—GREG A. TAPIA, P. O. Box 102, Managua Norway—ODD LIE-DAVIDSEN, Store Landsoges Stamhus, Nedre Vollgate 19. Oslo Nova Scotia—HAROLD F . SIPPRELL, P. O. Box 214, Halifax Panama—JULIO A. RAMOS, P. O. Box 84, Panama City Peru—LUIS F . ANDRADE D E L VALLE, Washington 1125, Lima Philippine Islands—ESTEBAN MUNARRIZ, 1440 San Marcelino, Manila Prince Edward Island—FLOYD DRAKE, P. O. Box 337, Charlottetown Quebec—J. McL. MARSHALL, 2295 St. Mark Ct., Montreal 25 (Canada) Queensland—V. I. CARTER, Box 675 K. G. P. O., Brisbane (Australia) Saskatchewan—T. M. SPENCER, BOX 246, Regina Scotland-^ALEX F. BUCHAN, 96 George St., Edinburgh 2 South Australia—F. J. ELLEN, Freemason's Hall, North Terrace, Adelaide Sweden—SvEN SVEDEN, Blasieholmsgatan 6, Stockholm C Switzerland—HUMBERT VETTOVAGLIA, 25 EfEngerstrasse, Berne Tasmania—H. A. W I L K I N S O N , 119 Macquarie St., Hobart Turkey—NAFIZ EKEMAN, Nuruziya Sokak 25, Beyoglue-Istanbul Venezuela—MIGUEL A. T E J E D A R., Este 3 No. 5, Apartado 927, Caracas Victoria—C. W . DAVIS, 25 Collins St., Melbourne (AusUalia) Western Australia—N. J. MuNRO, Box D 177, G. P. O., Perth
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GRAND. REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS NEAR OTHER U.S. GRAND LODGES A N D THEIR ADDRESSES. Alabama—ENCY F . YEILDING, 215 W . Irvine Ave., Florence Arizona—ROBERT F . HENDERSON, 3407 N . 24th Ave., Phoenix Arkansas—JOHN H . BELFORD, 1301 Pine Valley, Little Rock California—PHIL N . MYERS, LOS Angeles Colorado—LEO R . GOTTLIEB, Trinidad Connecticut—WILLIAM F . SAARS, 35 Manwaring Rd., Niantic Delaware—FRANCIS W . H U K I L L , 501 W . Main St., Middleton Dist. of Columbia—WILLIAM H . ROHRMAN, 3051 Idaho Ave., N.W., Washington 16, D . C Florida—GRANT G . GLIDER, 4 N . E. 111th St., Miami Shores Georgia—MAX L . SEGALLS, Metter Idaho—GEORGE R . SCHWANER, Richfield Illinois—GEORGE EDWARD ANDERSON, Route 1, Galatia Indiana—DALE A. ANDERSON, Clayton Kentucky—HERBERT H . BENNETT, Hardinsbuxg Louisiana—^JoHN B. ARMSTRONG, P . O . Box 669, Lake Charles Maine—RAYMOND M . RIDEOUT, 991/2 Green St., Augusta Maryland—NORMAN P. WALTERS, Centreville Massachusetts—Robert N . Alger, 36 Ledgewood Rd., Weston 93 Michigan—WILBER M . BRUCKER, 2850 Penobscot Bldg., Detroit Minnesota—MONTREVILLE J. BROWN, 2184 Sargeant Ave., St. Paul Mississippi—ROBERT W . H I N T O N , Lumberton Missouri—J. MORGAN DONELSON, Princeton Montana—SHELDON REDISKE, Baker Nebraska—HOWARD J. H U N T E R , Wahoo Nevada—FRANK W . JONES, P. O. Box 136, Gabbs New Hampshire—ROBERT C . LAING, Manchester New Jersey—JULIUS W . LODGEK, 213 Fern Ave., CoUingswood New Mexico—HOWELL GRIMES, P. O. Box 571, Hobbs New York—PAUL H . HYSER, 73 St. James Place, Brooklyn 38 North Carolina—JOEL J. FAULK, 334 Chillingworth Lane, Charlotte 28211 North Dakota—^WALTER H . MURFIN, 219 S. 12th, Apt. 8, Fargo Ohio—^JAMES J. HARBAGE, 1120 Morning Drive, Worthington Oklahoma—HAROLD P. COOK, 810 E. Cleveland, Guthrie Oregon—RICHARD V. CARLESON, 6975 N. E. Alameda, Portland 13 Puerto Rico—CLIFFORD S. W H A L L , P. O. Box 1170, San Juan Rhode Island—G. HARVEY FAULKNER, 23 Davis Ave., Cranston South Carolina—J. RAY DAWKINS, Prosperity, S. C. South Dakota—WILLIAM E . MITCHELL, Plankinton Tennessee—^WILLIAM R . PATTON, J R . , 229 Nolachucky Ave., Erwin Texas—W. B. BALL, 613 Frost Bldg., San Antonio Utah—ERIC AUGUST BJORKLUND, 916 S. 12th E., Salt Lake City Vermont—EARL S. W R I G H T , Rutland Virginia—JOHN P. STOKES, 7400 Glebe Road, Richmond 26 Washington—H. SUMMERS BENNETT, C/O Wesley Gardens, Des Moines W E S T VIRGINIA—MILTON E . BROOKMAN, P. O. Box 683, Princeton Wisconsin—CHARLES W . HEIDEMANN, 1719 Spoon Ave.. Altoona 54720 Wyoming—System not recognized
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G R A N D REPRESENTATIVES O F T H E G R A N D LODGE OF KANSAS NEAR FOREIGN G R A N D LODGES A N D THEIR ADDRESSES. Alberta—FREDERICK S. BIRD, 2532 Toronto Crescent, Calgary (Canada) Argentina—ATILIO D . GROSSO, Buenos Aires Austria—ROBERT ROSENBAUM, Wien VII Kirchengasse 18, Vienna Belgium—^ANDRE FRANCOIS, Bruxelles Bolivia—^THOMAS D . LONSDALE, Casilla 564, La Paz Brazil (Amazonas & Acre)—VALTERIO ALVES CAVALCANTE, Rua Major Facundo No. 1266, Fortaleza Brazil (Ceara)—ALFREDO RIBEIRO SOARES, Manaus (Ceara) Brazil (Paraiba)—SEVERING MACEDO PAIVA, Box N o . 1, Joao Pessoa (Paraiba) Brazil (Parana)—ELPIDIO SILVA, P. O. Box 1363, Curitiiaa (Parana) Brazil (Piaui)—SALOMAO X . GONCALVES, P. O. Box 10, Teresina (Piaui) Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)—HELY FRANCO BELMINO, Rio de Janeiro Brazil (Minas Gerais)—Luiz SAYAO DEFARIO, Faria Ave., Afonso Pena 908, Belo Horizonte (Minas Gerais) Brazil (Rio Grande do S u l ) — A N N I B A L GARCIA, P. O. Box 683, Porto Alegre Brazil (Santa Catarina)—ADOLFO NICHOLICH, D e Cilva (Santa Catarina) Brazil (Sao P a u l o ) — M A N U E L NOBREGA FERNANDES, Sao Paulo British Columbia—FRED TOMLINSON, Bamberton, Victoria (B. C , Canada) Canada—ALAN BROUGHTON, 20 Coulson Ave., Sault 5te. Marie, Ontario Chile—GUILLERMO MORALES BELTRAMI, Casilla 3620, Santiago China—SANFORD W . C H E N , P. O. Box 758, Taipei, Taewan, China Colombia—^ARMANDO FUENTES, Santa Marta Costa Rica—^JORGE HERRERA, Alajuela Cuba—^ENRIQUE G . ALBERDI, Havana Denmark—ALBERT G . D . JORGENSEN, 23 Blegdamsvej, Copenhagen Ecuador—FERNANDO LUCES CORTES, P. O. Box 932, Guayaquil El Salvador—EDGAR PATRICK THOMPSON, San Miguel England—Col. GEORGE TREVOR KELWAY, St. Anne's, Milford Haven Pembrokeshire Finland—HOLGER LIINPAA, Rauhankatu 6 A, Helsinki France—BERNARD J. LANE, 2 Rue des Dardanelles, Paris X V I I Germany—WILLY ROGGY, 1000 Berlin-Schoneberg 62, Bozener Str. 6-7 Greece—ANASTASE KOFINIOTIS, 26 Skoufa St., Athens 136 Guatemala—MANUEL A. TRIBOUILLIER ROBLES, 8A-Calle No. 5-43, Guatemala City 4 (C. A.) Honduras—RENE SAGASTUME, Tegucigalpa (C. A.) Iceland—BJARNI BJARNASON, Bankastraeti 9, Reykjavik India—Dr. A. C. U K I L , 57 McLeod St., Calcutta Ireland—CHARLES P . WOAKES, 1 Highfield Park, Dublin Israel—AARON ROSENFELD, Haifa Italy (Grand Orient)—Prof. Dr. ARRIGO ORSI, Via Letizia 4, Milano Japan—DAVID M E T H , Masonic Bldg., 13-1 Shiba, Sakae-Cho Minato-Ku, Tokyo Luxembourg— Manitoba—JOHN CUTHILL, Reston Mexico—(Baja Calif.)— Mexico (Campeche) — Mexico (Cosmos)—EDUARDO VIDAL LOYA, Apartado N o . 171, Libertad 1004, Chihuahua Mexico (Del Pacifico) — Mexico (Nuevo Leon)—FIDEL C . MIRELES, Monterrey (Nuevo Leon) Mexico (San Luis Potosi)— Mexico (Tamaulipas)—REUBEN A, MARTINEZ, Matamoros (Tamaulipas)
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Mexico (York)—FREDRICK W . V O N SON, Morena 406, Mexico 12, D . F. Netherlands—G. TANIS, Van Houtenlaan, Groningen New Brunswick—PERLEY E . ROY, 302 Radio St., Newcastle New South Wales—HENRY LARKIN, 10 Nesca Parade, Newcastle New Zealand—JAMES G . DYKES, C/O Bank of New Zealand, Dunedin, C. 1 Nicaragua—ANIBAL GARCIA LARGAESPADA, Managua (C. A.) Norway—FROYSTEIN HALVORSEN, Ivar Aasens vei 26, Vinderen pr, Olso Nova Scotia—IRA B . LOHNES, Box 5 5, Windsor, N . S. Panama—SOCRATES ROIS MENDEZ, Apartado 84, Panama Peru—^VICTOR MARTINEZ COQUIS, Lima Philippine Islands—ALFREDO CRUZ SESE, 22 Bugallon St., San Juan, Rizal Prince Edward Islands—HENRY NEWCOMER BIRCH, Port Hill, Northam R. R. Quebec—B. M. MACCHARLES, 2402 First Ave., Three Rivers, P. Q. Canada Queensland—S. S. SPURR, Sydenham, Northgate Road, Nundah, N . E. 3, Brisbane Saskatchewan—^W. J. OLIVER, 2666 Argyle St., Regina Scotland—HARRY V. D E LOREY, 11 Duddingston Road, Edinburgh 15 South Australia—WILLIAM HENRY ESSEX, 20 Marlborough St., Brighton Sweden—TORSTEN HANSTROM, Wittstocksgatan 9, Stockholm Switzerland—FRITZ KRAEHENBUGHL, 16 Leonhard-Rogazeweg, Zurich 55 Tasmania—-H. B. FOWLER, 20 Delamere Crescent, Launceston Turkey—SAFA D I K M E N , Nuruziya No. 25, Istanbul Venezuela—NICANOR GARCIA BAPTISTA, Apartado Postal 927, Caracas Victoria—C. T. F. GoY, 76 Copin St., East Malvern, Melbourne, (Australia) Western Australia—GEORGE CLIFTON KINSMAN, 57 Wasley St., North Perth
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER U.S. GRAND LODGES NEAR THE G R A N D LODGE OF KANSAS A N D THEIR ADDRESSES. Alabama—J. W E N D E L L READY, Wellington Arizona—ARTHUR L . GABLE, 2924 Hickam Dr., Kansas City Arkansas—ARTHUR M . WILLIAMS, P. O. Box 15, Arkansas City California—SCOTT E . KELSEY, 1346 Arter, Topeka Colorado—LAUREN DALE RIGG, Leon Connecticut—WILLIAM T . SCHLICHTER, 403 Washington St., Clay Center Delaware—ARTHUR W . BOYER, 948 Perry Ave., Wichita Dist. of Columbia—FERRIS M . H I L L , 727 Market, Emporia Florida—RAY W . KINZIE, P. O. Box 56, Wichita Georgia—ELROY E . TILLOTSON, 211 S. Colborn, lola Idaho—WILLIAM J. KIRKHAM, P. O. Box 2513, Wichita Illinois—ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, 2321 Tauromee, Apt. 22, Kansas City 2 Indiana—EARL R . BROWN, Plains Kentucky—REGINALD G . THOMSON, Dwight Louisiana—HARRY E . CROSSWHITE, 525 New York, Holton Maine—CECIL F . DRAKE, Norton Maryland—RICHARD H . CRAVENS, BOX 903, Salina Massachusetts—VERNON D . MARTIN, 121 W. Sixth St., Concordia Michigan—OWEN E . HODGSON, 660 Highland, Salina Minnesota—KENNETH N . POMEROY, 1251 Topeka Ave., Topeka 66612 Mississippi—FLOYD KITTELL, 812 W . 6th St., Coffeyville Missouri—ARMAND H . BISHOP, C/O Postoffice, Parsons Montana—PASCHAL W . LUNDY, Ness City Nebraska—RICHARD H . HART, 124 S. Kendall, Topeka 66606 Nevada—FRANK M . YEOMAN, P. O. Box 309, Kingman
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New Hampshire—JAMES A. CASSLER, People's Bank Bldg., McPherson ' New Jersey—ROBERT M . RILEY, 1888 Armstrong, Kansas City N e w Mexico—MARTIN H . POTTER, 323 E. 6th, Pratt Now York—E. EDWARD COLE, 110 N . Main, Lindsborg North Carolina—CHESTER B . FULLERTON, 101 S. Main, Medicine Lodge North Dakota—ARTHUR C. HODGSON, P . O . Box 529, Lyons O h i o — J O H N H . MURRAY, 1020 S. 4th, Leavenworth Oklahoma—BRUCE N E W T O N , 326 E. 1st Ave., Wichita Oregon—THOMAS J. D U N N I N G , 1015 Laramie, Atchison Puerto Rico—MELBURN C. BARNES, 725 N . 10th, Fredonia Rhode Island—J. HENRY R E B , P . O . Box 307, Osawatomie South Carolina—DALE RAWLINGS, Tonganoxie South Dakota—CARL E . GEORGESON, Lenora Tennessee—FLOYD A. PALMER, P . O . Box 236, Independence Texas—CLAUD F . YOUNG, 1733 Sixteenth St. N . W., Washington, D. C Utah—GEORGE M . ASHFORD, C/O Court House, Wichita Vermont—SAMUEL G . WILES, Macksville Virginia—ARMAND H . BISHOP, C/O Post Office, Parsons Washington—STANLEY J. Knuc, 2 E. Buchanan, lola West Virginia—IVAN L . FARRIS, Cheney Wisconsin—ROBERT E . FERGUSON, 700 North 12th St., Marysville
G R A N D REPRESENTATIVES OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES NEAR T H E G R A N D LODGE O F KANSAS A N D THEIR ADDRESSES. Alberta—GEORGE H . ROBISONT, Burlington Argentina—HAROLD N . NICHOLS, 1968 N . 32nd St., Kansas City 4 Austria—MARCELLUS G . BOSS, Columbus Belgium—FRED E . PECHIN, 3945 Ross Parkway, Wichita Bolivia—FLORAN A. RODGERS, BOX 707, Wichita Brazil (Amazonas & Acre)—SAMUEL O . SETTY, 407 W . I4th, Hutchinson Brazil (Ceara)—^NATHAN C . HIBBS, 1104 N . 12th, Leavenworth Brazil (Paraiba) — Brazil (Parana)—FLOYD H . C O F F M A N , Ottawa Brazil ( P i a u i ) — C L A Y T O N J. CONNELL, Fall River Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)—CARROL R . D E A N , 626 S. Phillips, Salina Brazil (Minas Gerais)—RICHARD L . BECKER, BOX 377, Coffeyville Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul)—HAROLD C . SWOPE, Yates Center Brazil (Santa Catarina)—HAROLD E . CHAPPELL, Plains Brazil (Sao Paulo)—CARROLL C . ARNETT, 1004-18th St., Belleville British Columbia—^WILLIAM E . MONTGOMERY, Syracuse Canada—JAMES H . STEWART, J R . , 13215 W . 21st St., R. F. D . N o . 7, Wichita Chile—CLARENCE E . BIRCH, Scottish Rite Temple, Lawrence China—LEE M . H O L M E S , Hill City Colombia—ELLSWORTH B . SEWELL, JR., 2447 Maryland, Topeka Costa Rica—LucioN R. V A N ORDSTRAND, 208 E. I4th, Hutchinson Cuba—ROY H . CLOSSEN, CoflFeyville Denmark—WILLIAM H . HARRISON, Downs Ecuador—ADDISON C . IRBY, 209 S. Main St., Fort Scott El Salvador— England—S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY, 401 S. Seneca, Wichita 13 Finland—HENRY D . PARKINSON, Scott City France—LEO J. SCHISLER, 1005 Main St., Goodland
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Germany—HERSCHEL L . H O F F M A N , 900 Center, Marysville Greece—KARL J. BAUMGARTNER, P. O. Box 238, Goodland Guatemala—H. JACKSON STATON, Box 244, St. John Honduras—HARVEY L . HENDERSON, Satanta Iceland—H. HERBERT TULLER, 1038 Hilltop, Lawrence India—LESTER E . MCCONNELL, 712 North 11th St., Independence Ireland—HENRY S. BUZICK, JR., Sylvan Grove Israel—MERLE D . EVANS, Garden City Italy (Grand Orient)—HARRY OLANDER, 27 Richards Lane, Wilton, Conn. Japan—CHARLES L . BISHOP, Medicine Lodge Luxembourg—WILLIAM J. YOTTER, Leoti Manitoba—HOMER C . ANDERSON, 1139 Home, Topeka Mexico (Baja California)—ScoTT A. MOUSE, 730 E. 9th, Emporia Mexico (Campeche)—CHARLES J. BOWIE, Oakley Mexico (Cosmos)—^WILLIAM E . BRADFORD, First National Bank, Wamego Mexico (Del Pacifico)—E. LLOYD COAD, 3931 W . Main St., Parsons Mexico (Nuevo Leon)—THOMAS L. FRANCIS, 837 N . Market, Wichita Mexico (San Luis Potosi)—RALPH E . W I L S O N , 1003 Shrine Park Road, Leavenworth Mexico (Tamaulipas)—JOHN D . CUNNINGHAM, 309 W . Wilberforce, Norton 67654 Mexico ( Y o r k ) — B E N W . GRAYBILL, P. O. Box 6, Shawnee Mission Netherlands—FORREST B. CROLL, 18 1 4 North 13th St., Kansas City New Brunswick—GLENN E . WILLIAMS, BOX 263, Oswego New South Wales—DuRWARD C. DANIELSON, 223 W . l4th, Manhattan New Zealand—FLOYD S. ECORD, Burlington Nicaragua—DON C . HEMINGER, P. O. Box 613, Great Bend Norway—RAY B . RAMSEY, 635 Jewell, Topeka Nova Scotia—JOHN BENGEL, 600 Riley, Independence Panama—JAMES E . TAYLOR, Sharon Springs P e r u — J O H N I. BRANDENBURGER, 1207 Walnut, Marysville Philippine Islands—ROY G . SHEARER, 801 West N. Second St., Abilene Puerto Rico—MELBURN C . BARNES, 725 N . 10th, Fredonia Prince Edward Island—KENNETH W . SHREVE, 629 S. St. Clair, Wichita 13 Quebec—^THOMAS C . RAUM, J R . , Court House, Wichita Queensland—CLINE C . CURTISS, Colby Saskatchewan—JAMES H . TRICE, 400 N . Main, Medicine Lodge Scotland—ROBERT F . RILEY, 121 N . 8th, Neodesha South Australia—RICHARD W . EVANS, Box 969, Dodge City Sweden—RoscoE E. PETERSON, Earned Switzerland (Alpina)—E. ELMER JOHNSON, Box 3401, Shawnee Tasmania—CALVIN C . JOCHIMS, 103 4th Ave., Leavenworth Turkey—WILLLAM E . COOK, 5001 N . 63 Terrace, Shawnee Mission Venezuela—MAX W . MYERS, 2615 Grandview Blvd., Kansas City Victoria—LAZARUS LOEB, 405 Olive St., Leavenworth Western Australia—CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, 320 W . 8th St., Topeka
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Deaths During the Year 1963.
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2—George F. Dasy; Earl Francis Dowell; Christopher Huhn; George Marks; Leo C. Wright.
No.
3—^Joseph Henry Barker; Charles I. Blood; Robert Neal Brady; Frank Alvin Brewer; Samuel Luther Brixey; Guy Bowen Brown; Raymond Everett Brown; Clarence Browning; Albert Earl Brownlee; Joseph Bruington; Elmer G. Chouteau; Charles Clark; Robert Lloyd Cooper; John Carmeens; Harvey V. DeGoler; Otto C. Faust; Albert M. Fryatt; John McClelland Frye; James Robert Gough; Lee J. Gould; Gny Grider; Arthur R. Hammond; Charles Henry Hatfield; Walter Thomas Haynes; Sydney Garfield Hicks; George Edward Hoch; Howard Samuel tones; Frederick Earl Kelley; 0. William Klee; Otto Henry Kolman; Sigmond H. Kritzler; Frank Nelson Lee; Barto Justus Leinbach; Lee Bruce Luther; Nason Harvey McCampbell; John Ladd Martin; Elijah Boyd Martindale; John A. Matson; Leonard Milgram; Jacob Robinson Moore; Cline L. Nave; Herbert Festus Neisler; Elmer F. Peterson; George F. Porter; Joseph H. Race; James Wiley Reece; Stanley Richardson; Percy Ruhlin; Charles E. Scafe: Walter Peter Schmidt; Lou George Sewell; Arthur Brock Smith; William A. Smith; Floyd Othneil Strong; William F. Sweazea; Lester C. Zwigleson; Carl Wm. Thornburgh; Harry John Tiemann; Levi M. Weems; Delphin Morgan Young; Henry E. Young.
No.
4—Noah B. Harrington.
No.
5—John F. Coloff; Thomas E. Garvey; Benjamin B. Huey; Andrew J. Kurtz.
No.
6—Lloyd H . Castle; Carrel B. Coker; Fletcher D . Courtney; Edwards L. Frick; Charles B. Holmes; Charles W . Lescher; W. Kenneth Thompson; Hugh I. Turner.
No.
7—Frank G. Churchill; William P. Cowen; Fallie L. Hart; Beckem R. Hill; Gerald L. Kerr; James R. McLain; H. Louis Neuber; Leslie W. Sargent; Lewis L. Stone; Oscar J. Sylvester.
No.
8—Herbert Harry Garner; Otto John Heimlich; Lee Charles Hess; Henry Lee Huston, Sr.; George Floyd Linster; George W. Ix)udy; William Herschel Miller; Frank Homer Parker; Raymond H. Tucker; Stephen Aaron Van Dyke; Charles Rogers Wegscheider; Wallace Leland Woodard.
No.
9—Byron F. Cooke; Joseph H. Dunkel; William A. Endacott; J. Homer King; Lester E. Morgan; Milton J. Patterson; Joe G. Skillman; Lawrence B. Smith; Clarence J. Topping; John W. Wolfe, Jr.; Arthur R. Young.
No.
10—Charles E. Akers; Howard Gordon Bacon; Eddie B. Davis; Myron A. Flintjer; Louis W . Hahn; Oott Klamm; Oscar M. Robertson; August E. Schiffgen; Carl A. Schroeder; Fred M. Sloan.
No.
11—Benjamin H. Schafer; Ralph E. Worick.
No.
12—Norman H. Arnold; Vern W . Blaine; Louis F. Bromley; Charles G. Chop; Joseph L. Clever; Charles V. Davis; Homer L. Duffield; Carl P. Ensminger; Harold M. Hayden; Winfred F. Heltzel; Louie R. Jones; Donald L. Kelly; Alonzo A. King; Daniel H. Koger; John D. Lewis; John P. Nelson; Lon D. Parker; Harry W . Richmond; Thomas D. Roberts; Raymond W . Robertson: Abraham H. Ropfogei; Merritt B. Sherer; Nathan W . Stanley; Daniel N. Watts; Richard A. Williams; William E. Zink.
No.
13—^John A, Jorden; James P. Alexander.
Richard
D.
Holder;
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D E A T H S—Continued. No. ' 14—Omer C. Frazier; James Emmett Morrow; Ralph Snyder. No.
15—Paul Herman Andree; William Leon Copeland; Arthur Earl Estabrook; Clarence Henry Young; Lewis Arthur Palmer; Orville Glenn Rhea.
No.
16—Charles F. Bortfeld; Charles W . Corsaut; Neil Dougherty; William B. Duncan; Ray Holiis (1962); Adrian A. Holtz; Joseph Roach; Frederick W . Sweany; Ivan J. Wichers; James D. Worster.
No.
17—Clarence Elmer Beeler; Alfard P. Boley; Albert G. Bolt; Francis Roy Brotherton; Jesse D. Cook; Thomas A. Challecombe; Arthur Lyman Davis; Guy H. Dick; Russell Edwin Friel; Virgil T. Glenn; Arthur John Hall; Cifford M. Hersh; John Wilbert Keele; Ernie Manley Longstaff; William Wilsey Luke; Claude Hamilton Marling; Charles Clinton Marsh; Calvin H. Meador; Kenneth L. McDonald; James RoUin Nichols; John L. Ruggles; William LeRoy Rauch; Elmer Ellis Scott; Kenneth M. Spence; Ora T. Stewart; Harold Merle Swendson; William Vandrite Teat; William Franklin Thompson; Phillip C. VoUmer; Irwin Stockman Vincent; Frank Mozart Watson; Charles Wierenga.
No.
18~Hugh G. Beeson; Howard W . Blain; Arthur W . Brink; Ralph H. Curby; Donald W . Jones; Frank A. Jones; George W . Lathrop; Houston C. League; William H. Lowe; Clyde M. Lusk; George H. Marshall; George E. Mcintosh; Lee A. Perkins; Melvin H. Wertzberger; Ralph H. Wood; Fred Yates.
No.
19—Harry F. W . Buchholtz;; John Jacob Chasin; Jesse A. Lasister; Harry Lewis Tuttle; Clifford H. Wilson.
Nelson A. Crawford; L. Harris; Sherman W . L. Johns; Thomas G. Wassberg; Henry E.
No.
20—Marvin Elmer Richter.
No.
21—Charlie E. Olden; Gary B. Gillispie.
No.
22—Clyde W . Ingels; Raymond F. Mathers; Earl L. Pock; Oren F. Roberts; John H. Steele; Clifford C. Whitney.
No.
23—Chester W . Gates; Wayne Gray; Wilbert J. Leat; Arch LeMaster; Oliver W . Price; James S. Tadlock; Lee Trotter.
No.
24—Carol Charley Brunts; Kay Otho Burt; Claude Alvin Hughes; Lon Vernon Hyatt; Virgil Marvin Johnson; Harold Verl Lewis; Charles Wheeler Lynn; Jesse Thomas Michael; Michael Edward Miller; Melverne Clarence Mooney; Walter Harry Painter; Best Edgar Piggott; James Willard Piggott; Ralph Peter Reynolds; Charles William Stegle.
A.
No. . 25—Albert Brucker; David C. DeLair. No.
26—Frank M. Allison; Glenn H. Amsbury; Harmon H. Woods.
No.
27—James E. Irwin; Artis E. Lineback; Harry R. Pollock,
No.
29—Earl M. Kirschner; Christoph H. Schrader.
No.
30—Benjamin F, Carter; Robert Jesse Duncan; Augustus W. Edson; James C. Lewis; Joseph E. Tedlock.
No.
32—Hugh C. Bowen; Leroy Ransdell.
No.
33—John I. Sheets; Charles E. Clark; Eldon W . Cox; Forrest M. Ball; Frank G. Breuel.
No.
34—Edward M. Miller.
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D E A T H S—Continued. No.
35—Ralph M. Bowmaster; Ronald R. Adkins; Thomas B. Hale; Charles D. Hanson; William M, Hanson; Harry D. Nichols.
No.
36—Estil L. Allen; Benjamin H. Crawford; Charles E. Reitz; William H . While. Jr.
No.
37~Albert M. Canfield; Charles W. Diediker; Sanford L. Holt; David Kelly: Howard A. Forsythe; Luther A. Merker; Charles E. Steele; Joe E. Young,
No.
38—Clifford C. Brown; Lawrence F. Cline; Walter L. Cox; William W . Forbes; Thomas E. Limbocker; James E. B. Miller; Green B, Parks; Roy B. Sanden; Thomas E. Shanahan; William R. Smith; Bert E. Thompson.
No.
39—Andrew J. Herold; Charles M. Rucker.
No.
40—Harry Dicken; Bernhard H. Sontag; Malcolm M. Steele.
No.
41—Leonard L. Jones; John T. Puckett.
No.
42—Earl L. Ball; Doyle K. Gilbert; Donald W. Johnson; Chester B. Loback; Ora Morgan; Edgard E. Reamer; James A. Sparks; Philip Stachclbeck; Roy R. Thomas; Thomas N . Walker.
No.
43—^Jbhn Ross Moon.
No.
44—Rhodes Livingston; Burgess Frazier Manlove; Ulysses G. Poire; Rollo M . Robinson; Water Lyle Simpson; David B. Trimmell,
No.
46—Adolph
No.
48—Henry W . Buddenbohn; Herbert H. Happel; Reuben C. Hargrove; Roy D. Morgan; Robert M. Stillings.
No.
49—Ira
Brandenburger; Qttis McGeorge; John E. Woolcott.
J. Bright; Bertram D. Jones; Oscar G.
Lichte; Ray A.
Lindsay; Chauncey A. RayNo. No.
50—Daniel W. McLaughlin. 51—G. Wayne Bailey; Frank A. Baker; Glenn O. Barker; Robert Lawrence Binney; Edgar R. Black; Ralph E. Brooks; Ralph W. Burdick; Benton Bush; Paul T- Caliban (1962); Frank E. Carlson; Herbert E. Catren; Herbert H. Clark; John Abraham Davis; William DeO. Davis; Harold N . Duff; Homer Desmond Ferrell; William Ross Fordyce; Perry H. Frisby; Joseph M. Gardner; Ardi M. Graham; Oliver R. Headley; Elmer L. Hewitt; Charles F, Hobbs; Ernest W . Irish; Paul H. Johanning; Charles R. Johnston; Wallace Henry Jones; Forrest O. Kibler; William K. Lowman; Julius E. Mellring; Floyd E. Oliver; Raymond L. Pierce; Charles A. Piper; Raymond O. Pitman: Eri E. Purdy; Harry R. Reser; George E. Rice; William C. Sides; James A. Smith; Louis E. Stone; Charles Swearingen; Raymond E. Tompkins; Charles P. Tyler; Barrett B. Wagner; Thomas W . Wallace; John W . Weil; Joseph A. White; Norman R. Whitney; Elmer F. Willett; Clarence A. Williams.
No.
52—Rollo G. Eggers; Charles M. Wallace; Keith E. Weeks.
No.
54—Vernon Keith Campbell; Robert Emmitt Cash, Jr.; Irvin Henry Crouthers; Galen Elwood Hobbs; Claude Ross Lindsey; Ray Clarence Maxwell; Howard Frank Riggs; Hugh C. Satterwhite: Mark George Smith.
No.
55—Perry Homer P. Dittemore; Roy Cleveland Sutton.
No.
56—George Mower; Ernest Harold Renlohr.
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D E A T H S—Continued. No. No. No. No.
57—Everett Arthur Andrews; Harry R. Benway; Glen A. Hoagland; James R. Keck; Walter Clay Midkiff; Charles L. Spaeny. 58—Noble Campbell; Jesse V. Davis; Caleb Nowles; Oscar S. Rogers; Benjamin P. Steinshouer. 59—George Milford Hobrock. 60—George W . Barnes; Floyd Alexander Berg; Edward Gustav Bergstrom; Ralph Doster Cook; John Clarence Eakin; Frank L. Eberhardt; Paul F. Edquist; Mike Gerlecz; Rosealgine Ambrose Gilbert; John E. Greene; Ralph Davis Husted; Walter Luther Kelley; Christian D. Lechner; Frank Albertson Munden; Harold Everett Neptune; John Wesley Neptune; John Pugh; Frank P. Rhodes; Alfred Richardson; Harry Edgar Ruch; Edwin C. Seidel; Alfred Roosevelt Shrouf; Jack Paragrine Sorey; Charles E. Whitman; William McKinley Wilson; Walter 'M. Witt; Fred Ziegler.
No.
61—Ira V. Ayers; John H. Diehm; William L. Divilbiss (1962); .lohn S. Halcomb; Earl Whitfield Saunders; Ernest E. Stonecipher.
No.
62—Loren M. Rundle.
No.
63—Howard E. Brown; Troy T. Chandler; Otis O. Couch.
No.
64—Charles H. Bauer. Jr.; Elmer E. Judd; William Ross Kendall; Frederick W. Manville; William J. Meugniot; Melvin E. Michaels.
No.
65—John H. Blagg; Leidon H. Lockhart; Marvin P. Wolfson.
No.
66—Wayde Hatten Clark; Clifton A. Gleason; Ira Hess; Harry J. Kelley; Cardinal D. Traywick.
No.
67—Nelse P. Lundblade; Alvin W . Walker; Marcus V. Walker.
No.
68—Samuel Alster: Charles R. Dorr; Manly Oaks; Walter W . Shellhorn; Robert E. Slade; James Widdice.
No.
69—Scott Graham; John W . Myers (1961); Earl Everett Todd.
No.
70—Cecil A. Bowman; Lloyd B. Sharp.
No.
71—Harvey E. Holden; Howard Rurner; Jud S. West.
No.
72—Lester L. Chalfant; Fred H. Kloepper.
Alfred
Hutchings;
Arthur
R.
No.
73—Roger S. Chesnutt.
No.
74—William W. Fowler; Curtis E. Mullen; Stanley W . Skaer.
No.
75—George M. Bittman; Philip C. Boyce; Edson A. Condit; Harry L. Graham, Jr.; Joel L. Hoover; Amos E. Jenkins; George E. Omer, Sr.; Carl E. Schwandt; Williard O. Tucker; George Wallace.
No,
76—Wann E. Brookshire; Mack W . Garrett; Arthur William H. Scott; Lester Shepard; Don E. Wells.
No.
77—Dillman S. Shaw; James G. Williams.
No.
78—Roy Asbury; William H. McCahan.
No.
79—Reuben F. Lund; James L. Miller; Lee Sumner.
No.
80—Harry E. Lancaster; Roy K. Maybell; Neil D . McCallum; Herbert M. Pipkin; Samuel W . Pyke; Raney S. Showalter; Elwin C. Wood.
E. iGarvin;
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82—Asbury Wayne Compton; Mark Pedigo.
No.
83—Floyd Alfred LaRue.
No.
84—George L. Miller; Charles Henry Stoetfler.
No.
85—William J. Green; Millard George T. Thacher.
No.
86—Raymond A. Ashpole; Bert L. Bayman; Albert L. Brazill; Lester L. Carr; Harley H. Clark; William C. Davis; Louie L. Diamond; Leon R. Dickinson; William M. Dunn; Don M. Easley; Lionel G. Ewing; William M. Feigley; Ralph D. Finnell; Charles N . Gardner; Kenneth V. Gragg; Charles F. Heliums; Luther B. Holder; Orley G. Homan; Leslie M. Hughey; Ernest S. Matherly; Jesse L, McBratney; George McGill; Ray F. Megredy; Chester J. Payne; William R. Riggs; John A. Ryel; Charles W . Singleton (1961); Carl E. Smith; Ernest M. Smith; Flint V. Townsend; Lon Tyner.
No.
87—Howard F. Ayers; Norman G. Sheflfer.
J Jo.
88—Clifford D . Hansen; Elwyn B. Hazelbaker; Ernest E. Umphenour; Frank V. Wright.
Broers; Herbert
Harry Glenn; Charles
F. Monteith; Frank D.
Edward
Stewart;
No.
89—Carl R. Little; Marvain W . Murphy.
No.
90—Dexter P. Arthur; Leith V. Babbitt; Orwin W , Berry; Charles O. Byerly; J. Donald Coldren; Cecil L. Dake; Joseph G. Dehoney; Burton F. Deller, Jr.; Robert N . Dennison; Richard W . Douglass; Floyd L. Fanning; William F. Grant; Clyde C. Hays; Walter F. Hindsley; George James; William F. Krieg; Ray V. Millman; Charles D . Myers; Charles K. Myers; Clarence L. Price; Louis A. Ragland; Wade A. Reed; Evert C. Rockey; Stanley R. Roose; Isaac C. Rowe; Clinton N . Snook; Bert Strealy; Clarence C. Vinson; Forest E. Wright; Claude P. Youngs.
No.
91—Homer R. Cunningham; Clarence F. Ebert; Charles S. Gaunt; Leon W. Kane; Paul O, Kaufman; James S. Perkuhn; Clyde W . Potter; Karl Roohde; William George Ungerer; Homer T. Wells.
i'Jo.
92—Nixon M. Blair; Harvey F. Dickey.
'lo.
93—^John Harvey Cowan; Charles Henry Hahnemann; Keith Edward Herlocker; William Henry Long; Jabe Carter Smith; Fred M. Statham; Henry Viets.
•Jo.
94—^Willie Eddie Carter; Robert Mack Cox; Creth Lee Lamb; Walter David Pickering; Albert Loyal Strong; Dorr A. Wells.
No.
95—Charles E. Burke; Hermon McGinnis; Ray G. Saferite.
No.
96—Maurice Glen Burton; Mark E. Carter; Clarence L. Cooper; Harold Nomen Gartin; John R. Harbour; James Walter Hughes; Claude A. Huyck; Charles Edward Keller; Henry S. McCord; John Franklin Mvers; Keith Knudson Willianis; John C. Wise.
No.
97—Dantzler David Bodie; Harry L. Campbell; Jay Gould Carter; Arthur Lee Cosby; Leon Lyman Cousland; Frank Harry Cron; William Stewart Jack; Ralph J. Metcalf; Harry Franklin Moore; Emil Rudolph Sandberg; Willard Lee Sullivan; Harry Bennet Vincent; Oscar Leonard Whitestine.
No.
98—Fred Arthur Hunter; Thomas Willis Jeffrey; Elmer Clark Langston; - Harry Charles Leonard; Robert Morris Prizer; David Townley.
O.
Cunningham;
William
D.
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99—Paul B. Allen; Harry M. Barnes; Frank B. Bennett; James E. Black; Frank Frederick Bortz; Harold L. Bradley; Fred T. Brooks; William C. Burtnett; Alonzo B. Chatfield, Jr.; Gilbert Chesterfield; Elmer L. Collins; Clarence Copeiand; Nerval R. Corkham; John J. Crum; Claire S. Dobson; Frank A. Foltz; Charles K. Foote; James L. Fugit; Charles H. Funk; Warren Wilson Glasgow; Clifford N . Harper; Ralph Carter Harrison; Harry Donald Hiner; Harry A. Hurt; Homer E. Jewett; Frank H. Johnson; Charley E. Jones; Harold J. Jones; John Keil; Harry G. Laufenberger; George H. Lightner; Frank E. Ling; Louis M. Lomax; Oscar Rollie McBratney; Sidney A. Moss; Levert R. Murphy; Ted Murphy; Marion A. Peck; Oran Phenneger; Marion J. Pray; Thomas L. Rich; Robert Lawrence Rutherford; Albert R. Self; Arthur R. Sheldon; Marvin R. Silcott; Earle M. Simons; Herbert W . Strawn; Lurton T. Stubbs; Frank L. Thornberg; Harold Tidmus; Robert M. Walton; Clarence L. Walz; Albeit H . West; Carl F. Wheeler; Robert M. Walton; Clarence L. Walz; Albert H. West; Carl F. Wheeler; Robert C. White; Harold E. Whittaker; Ralph Wilson; Harbard S. Wise.
No. 100—James D. Averill; Earl T. Creech; Merle L. Duncan; Paul K. Stauffer. No. 101—Jess T. Adams. No. 102—^Jay Austin; Elmer W . Beine; Levi S. Bohannon; Owen E. Bohannon; Joe Cramer; William H. DeTar; Everett C. Duckworth; Charles R. Epley; William A. Frye; Amos C. Gillam; Walter C. Gromer; Marion T. Hall; Lee E. Hamlin; Arnott R. Lamb; Amos E. McCord; Lafayette D. Newcomb; Daniel D. Reavis; Edward L. Richardson; Harry W . Robison; John F. Taylor; Joseph C. Thomas; William M . Thompson; C. F. Wentworth. No. 103—Ferdinand C. Bogle; Elvin C. Brenton; Ed Caldwell, Jr.; Tysie Cassady; Wilfrid Cavaness; Homer H. Charles; George G. Garrett; Loren W . Gaulter; John F. Haynes; Herbert O: Jauss; James E. Just; William Edward Kelley; Clarence H. Moody; Charles V. McCune; Albert B. Smith; Mark L. Taylor; Ray L. Westling; James W. Wright. No. 104—Frank C. Bamer; J, Edward Bates; Lewis LeRoy Jones; Oliver T. Muth; John William Shaw; William B. Smith. No. 105—Carl G. Leander. No. 106—Harry Leslie Parcher; D. Manuel VanDyke; Curtis L. Wyman. No.' 107—Donald A. Brown; William C. Cavert; John Evans; Lewis S. Geckeler; Roderick R. Guartney; Jonas S. Hendrickson; Edward H. Himbury; Vernon J. Hobson; Will G. Hoagland; Elmer C. Hudiburg; Charles S. . Moreland; John C. Rodgers; Guy T. Strawn; Peake Vincil; John W. Wade. No. 108—^John Milton Heitz; Thomas A. Rutherford. No. 109—Philip J. Simmons. No. 110—Harold E. Clark; Harry M. Erhard; Harry B. Goodman; Homer H. Hanlin; Roy M. Hilfinger; R. Ellis Hudson; Robert H. Jarvis; Archie C. Leavel; Lotus N. Lydick; Ralph D . Peter; Lawrence A. Peterson; Earl C. Schobinger; Alpheus C. Treadway. No. Ill—Clarence E. Gresser; Alvin J. Perry; Benjamin F. Wade. No. 112—Leo Harry Kirkpatrick.
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D E A T H S—Cantinued. No. 113—Wilbur Dean Finley; Robert M. Goodwin; Frank Hare; Ernest W . Powell; Fred J. Robertson; Albert O . Rowe; Hugh R. St. John; Ward Wilson. No. 114—Frank A. Rowan. No. 116—Clark H. Reece; Arthur B. Thomas. No. 117—Tyler D . Blasdel; Homer A. Chisholm; Wesley W . Cooley; John W . Cooper; Thomas H. Comstock; William E. Cox; Walter R. Decker; Cedric E. Edwards; Culbert L. Higgins; James Wm. Hoisington; John A. Lakin; Thomas W. Lambert; William H. Mitchell; Jesse Melone; Richard E, Morgan; Oscar E. Owens; Walter E. Pfeil; Sherman A. Redman; Ralph K. Sherman; Ealum J. Smith; Ted R. Smith; Theron J. Starnes; Ulysses S. Wells; Curtis A. Wilson; Charles Wesolak. No. 118—E. Loren Miller; Harry M. Welk. N o . 119—Clarence O. Newman. No. 120—Allen Fitch;
Charles M. Fitzwilliams; William
H.
Lar/ibett.
No. 121—George L. Curtis; Charles Leslie Harris; Ernest Bence Miller; Philip Lewis Rogers; Paul Elvin Thayer. No. 122—Dale Barleen; Charles W . Burk; Carroll D. Haynes! Roy P. Mowry. No. 123—Walter H. Polley. No. 124—Ray L. Austin. No. 125—Ralph Ray Morris. • No. 127—John H. Myers. No. 129—Cecil H. Rice. No. 130—Lowell F. Carson. No. 131—Albert D . Kirts; Earl Wyman. No. 132—Layton M. Denton. No. 133—Dirdge D. Davis; Caradoc Evans; Fred Fowler; George W. Frank; Theodore R. Charles G. Holmstein; Otto A. Kiesow; A. Sheilds; John W. Stanfield; Sidney M. Wiley; Leo Wilson.
D. Fouts; Heber W . Grose; John Heydorf; William F. Shea; Ora Woodman; George W .
No. 134—George Milton Chenowith; Ralph H. Groom; Leo W . Morey; Carl Marion Nelson. No. 135—Roy A. Hunsaker; Hiram A. Siegrist; Dudley Harvey Wiggin. No. 136—Fred Horace Chubb; John Denman, Jr.; Jacob A. Kibler; Robert Maddox; Clarence William Whipple; Charles Woodworth. No. 137—Harold Z. Carpenter; Wendell O. Dooley; Roy A. Scott; Irving V. Warner. No. 138—William Ralph Creelman; Paul M. Lyttle. No. 139—William C. Armiield; Dexter E. Congdon; Richard C. Rosenberger.
Elmer P.
Kiser;
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D E A T H S—Continued. No. 140—Lawrence E. Blackberg; Warren C. Blood; Ira M. Coulson; Willard C. Duil; John C. Foster; Frank Fordice Green; Markos G. Badges; Ivan W. Jones; Tom J. Kartsonis; Arthur H. Lewis; Albert L. Maley; Cecil LeRoy Mitchell; Rudolf Schissler; Harry E. Smith; Othar W . Stapleton; John T. Sullivan; Frank Tuttle; William H. Wilcoxson; Glen Raymond* Williams; Roy Erwin Wilson. No. l4l—Samuel L Beagle; Clarence T. Carlson. No. 142—Herbert Horton Abbott; Chester E. Atwell; Alden E. Branine; James R. Cline; Joseph E. Coe; George Dewey Deschner; Marvm V. Dey; Francis Dunkleberger; John O. Get2; Fred Hamilton; Floyd S. Hunter; Elmer H. Lengel; Harold Lewis; Edward P. Lupfer; Carl L. Monroe; Leroy Edward Plumb; Lewis Edwin Rose; John C. Smith; Ralph C. Stone. No. 143—Frank Chapin; Floyd Forney; Edward Lenander; Orville Phillips; Marshall Spivey; Harry Warren. No. 144—Edgar L. Dial; Fred C. Linard; Loyd L. Robison; Roy Singleton; Lee Skaggs; William L. Varnum.
A.
No. 145—John A. Gustafson; Warren M, Hixenbaugh; Garald L. Smith. No. 146—Hubert E. Cole; Charles Ryan Marker; Leo Rudd Charles L Richards; William Harold Thornburgh. No. 147—Edwin Ray Gaunt; Joseph E. Oursler; Winfield Wayne C. Tipton.
McKinney; F.
Shahan;
No. 148— Lyman O. Northup. No. 149—Ira Ophie Hague. No. 150—Eula F. Arnspiger; Samuel Harper Ate; Arthur Elwin Brown; Walter C. Bender; John Harris Carr; Howard S. Denison; Wilbur J. Endsley; Virgil E. Estes; Austin A. Fisher; John D . Hall; Robert M. Hancock; Dean E. Harris; Forest Hashbarger; Cline D . Hensley; Frank A. Knapp; Meichior Winfield Marks; William H. McKee; Frank L. Miller; Harold H. Osborn; Richard Roy Omohundro; Elton M. Rector; Samuel W . Ruggles; George N . Stephenson; Charles A. Swan; Robert C. Thorpe; Arnold Frank Weigand; Asa David Wood; James Allen Summers; Martin G. Smith. No. 151—Clifford Fatout; Samuel W . Merckle; Clarence Archie Ogg. No. 152—-Lewis D. Evans; Cary F. Robinson; Lee O. Swisher. No. 153—Ralph Theron Allee; William J. Baxter; Charles W . Haughinberry; Clark Kuppinger. No. 154—Joseph S. Bond; Albert H. Werner. No. 155—Harold Edgar Magers. No. 156—^J. Blaine Adams; John C. Dyke; Raymond M. Laycock. No. 157—Samuel F. Aker; David E. Gleichman. No. 158—Frank O. Adams; John E. Buehler; Louis C. Dickson; Charles John Ellenberger; Lee S. Gleitch; Samuel Lansky; Harvey C. Lott, Elbert M. Scarlett; Claude F. Van Dyke; Leo R. Vernon; Robert M. Wilkins. No. 159—Glenn C. Bartley; John C. Lange; Jesse A. Pettey. No. 160—Eustace A. Ford; Walter W . Miller; William R. Tindal.
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D E A T H S—Continued. No.
161—David R. Abbott; Samuel L. Clark; Wesley W . Swanson.
No.
162—Jacob R. Heryford; Fred Krietzer; Harry F. Luesley; Harry T. Lukert; John C. McNary; Carlos L. Pautz.
No.
16}—Clifford A. Caylor; Ephriam Albert Okerberg.
No. No.
164—Celsus A. P. Falconer; Charles Foster; Ellery G. Kyte; Curry A. Worthy. 165—Ike Emerson Nelson.
No.
166—^John Bergman.
No.
167—Don W. Hamilton; Charles C. Hestand; Henry R. Raup; Charles C. Wittwer.
No.
168—John G. Clark; Lemuel R. Ginn; RoUa A. Hall; Britton M. Henry; Olin M. Hoisington; Neal R. Laub; John A. 'Miller; Cardinal B. Phares; Orville G. Seevers; James C. Struble; Gerald K. Ricky.
No.
169—Albert C. Anderson; Isaac Oliver Cox; Harry M, Craft; John James Newberry.
No.
171—Eddie R. Brook; Walter M. Estabrook; Ralph A.. Ward.
No.
172—Benton R. Austin; Andrew W . Bremeyer: Rex A. Curtis: George G.- Hultqvist; Elmer L. Lundstrom; John F. Perdue; Oscar P. Quiring; Stanley S. Simpson; Fred D. Street; William T. Vesper.
No.
173—George H. Troutman; Lindly Eugene Walton.
No.
174—Clinton Clyde Howe; John Edmon May; Archibald Rugger.
No.
175—Frank J. Rehor; Paul T. Willis.
No.
176—David L. Anderson; John E. Joines; Emery S. Rogers; Henry F. Moorehouse. 177—Maxwell S. Miller; Russell M. Miller; Wilburn H. Morris; Clarence E. Schwenker; William E. Sellons; Will J. Smith.
iNo. No.
178—William L. Foster; James A. Walden.
No.
179—Dale R. Baringer; Grover C. Field; Homer A. George; Charles J. Jackson; Hugh D. Taylor.
No.
181—Percy G. Davis; Earl R. Palmer; Luther H. Shoemaker.
No.
182—Archie C. McFall; Rees E. Thomas; J. Cyrus Warren.
No.
183—James A. Anderson; Clyde L. Seever.
No.
184—Robert T. Anderson; Virgil L. Aumiller; Elmer Chapman; Isaac H. Hickman; John A. McKinley.
Arthur
R.
Bradley:
Ernest
L.
Kusel;
No.
185—James Allen Sprague; Walter Cecil Wagner.
No.
186—Albert A. Dryden; Ray Dyer; Wayne O. Landau.
No.
187—Aaron W . Albers; John A. Anderson; Clifton E. Banta, Jr.; Herman J. Beiderman; Charles C. Blair; William L. Blair; Joseph A. Buchman; Floyd M. Cordray: Charles B. Graver; Lawrence Dillman; Robert M. Gilliland; Joseph L. Hart; John W . Jones: Fred J. Kempster; John R. Mack; David L. Mallory; Linton K. McKay; George L. Nicholson; Earl W . Patton; Robert J. Ristau; Maxwell J. Self; Oscar Sharp; Charles O. Theis; Clell M. Uhles; John E. Weston; Edward F. Wilson.
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.,,
No. 210—Eugene Shoyer; Charles LewisVodrey. No. 212—Leon A. Matter; Charles E. Simon. No. 213—Robert E. Robinson.. No. 2X4—Fredrick W . Chapman; Rubin C. Johnson; Brisco E. Krenkle; Robert McKimm; Benjamin F. Simpson. No. 215—LeRoy E. Dixon; Arnold C. josefiak; No. 216—Charles Hugh Osborn; Raymond Roy Stevenson. No. 217—Marlin W. Carlson; Louis O. Ernsting; Cecil B. Smith; Earl B. Stone; Magruder E. Tannahill; Roy iGraydon Wolf; Carl L. Whaley. No. 218—Paul Jones.
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D E A T H S—Continued. No. 219—Leslie E. Alton; Fred Anderson; Joe D. Berwick; Glenn Rutherford; Leo A. Sporn, No.
S.
220—John R. Fatzer.
No. 221—William A. Ellingson; John Sherman Robison. No. 222—Charles E. Anderson; Richard O. Bailey; Theodore L. Block; Asa B. Callaway; George A. Eckles; Glenn B. Frazier; Lott G. Gean; William L. Kidd; Archie A. Lockman; Clarence L. Moore; Ross F. Pixley; Jesse Staggs; Harrison M. Starks; Marvin C. Woodward. No. 223—Frank L. Dunn; William C. Meredith. No. 224—Jessie C. Ashcraft; Walter McGee; Lester Claud Stokley. No. 225—William A. Benson; William R. Blackburn; Benjamin Franklin Cope; Charles B. Crosby, Jr.; Ivan V. Curtis; William Laird Dean; Albert F. Derhngton; Roy Wayne Devine; Otto H. Eastman; Willis N. Ehrich; Benjamin H. Gregg; Charles E. Harrington; Ralph S. Harris; William Jones; Oscar R. Kuehna, Jr.; Ernest Levitt; Albert E. LohofF: Neil S. McNamara; Wallace is. Mills; Roscoe C. Pool; Fay O. Richards; Christie D. Speer. No. 227—Ora G. French; Valen P. Hendrix. No. 229—Thomas T. Fugate; J. Lynne Moore; Harold A. Shireman. No. 230—William N. Anderson; Jesse R. Hamilton: Carlos C. Martin; Elmer M. Oak; James E. Torrance; Clark A. Wallace; Charles Young. No. 233—James Anderson; Ray J. Deterding; Milton J. Dunbar; Albert M. Franklin; Lowell J. Sledge. No. 234—Dott Adamson; Andres A. Anderson; Alvin C. McLaughlin. No. 235—Lewis E. Larson. No. 236—Robert Earl Anderson; Elmer E. Chubb; Richard E. Langston; Luke Elmer Ray; Harry F. Rees. No. 237—Adam B. Lange; Frank E. Mason; J. Shannon Osman; Herbert E. Rule; Joseph Taylor Templeton. No. 238—James D. Adams: Raymond Sydney R. Johnson.
K.
Clutter;
Luther
C.
Kissick;
No. 240—Evan Dale Lewelling. No. 241—George E. Kirkman. No. 242—Raymond F. Austin; Clarence A. Graham. No. 243—John M. Flickinger; John W. Kelly; Clarence J. Sankey; Charles T. Spahr. No. 244—Lewis A. Marolf; Earl F. Bunge. No. 245—Roilyn Jonas Conderman; Howard R. Eraser; James A. Thomas. No. 246—Leonard C. Bevan; Chester H. Cleaver; Clyde Cook; Jesse W . Gardner; Joseph H. Gigot; Phil D. Miller; Charles W . Whitehead. No.
247—Leslie R. Benson; Charles M. Heckel; Evert J. Proffitt, Sr.; Merle M. Smith; Emory J. Thackery.
No. 250—Chester W. Freeborn.
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r D E A T H S—Continued. No. 251—Cliarles Ray Hunt; Adison W. Lewis. No. 252—Loyal L. Hanback; Ray McComb; Walter S. McCulloush; Reese Prock; George E. Rusmisel; W . Fowler Sandifer; Willard E. Squires. No. 254—General L. Bryant; Clinton Long; Francis E. Miller; C. Otis Snyder; William Waters; Samuel J. Wright. No. 256—William L. Boyd; Wilbur R. Schmidt. No. 257—Charles E. Cree; Herman G. Huckstadt; Jack Oliver Wiziarde. No. 2 58—Louis K. Whetzel; Ellsworth E. Wright. No. 259—Pol D. Beer; Burr W . Davey; Clare E. Kirlin. No. 260—Russell B. Lake, Jr. No. 261—Robert S. Haig. No. 262—Warren Burton; Robert H. Delhotal; LeRoy Mishler; Ray E. Wilson. No. 263—George H. Reynolds. No. 264—John B, Shurtz; Edgar M. Teeple. No. 265—Robert L. Cutter; Noble Hurt; Delbert L. Moore; Warren H. Oreiup; Ernest H. Seth. No. 266—Burton F. Bond; Robert A. Gillen; Earl Weishaar. No. 267—Leonard P. Croft; James W . Hamilton; William H. Jones; Clyde M. Warden. No. 268—Fred C. Davis; Archie Clyde Hook; Walter T. Stafford. No. 269—Leigh Clark; Edward Coldwell; Joseph Roy Jones. No. 270—John P. Davidson; Ernest L. Perry. No. 271—Gustave Leon Bickel; Robert Walter Dennett; Howard L. Dingey; Earl Wesley Folsom; William W . Gordon; Fred G. Haws, Jr.; Ira Augustus Hobbs; Claude Melvin Howard; Francis E. Howe; Lawrence Lloyd Long; William Ramsey McKenzie; John RoUin McNeil; Lawrence J. Meyer; Frank Melvin Morris; Clifford D . Nichols; Edward Otis Norveil; Edward Green Peddeck; Robert C. Roberts; Paul Gerlie Spicer; Morris Steinzig; Stanley Vanous; Clarence A. Victor. No. 272—Frank Adams; Lester M. Barnard; Benjamin F. Boomer; Melvin L. Brown; Gus C. EUerman; Ed Hartig; Richard H. Herrick; William Johnston; Richard E. Lumley; Alexander McConnell; Wilfred F. Miller; Ralph L. Perkins; Fred J. Pike; William J. Schoenfeld; Earl E. Strickland; James A. Swan; William H. Swinerton, Jr. No. 273—Carl Preston Howard. No. 274—Charles Judd. No. 275—^James Alfred Gilman; Robert D. Hinshaw; Clyde A. Marrs; Elmer Welliver. No. 276—Walter V. Robinson. No. 277—Paul C. Carson; Roswell L. Cecil; James T. Hunter; David C. Rhodes; James B. Ward.
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D E A T H S—Continued. 1
No.
278—John C. Hilkey; Zola E. Ikerd; James I. Lambert; T. Andrew Persons; Joseph W . Scott; John C. Sullivan.
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No. No.
279—Harold B. Munson; Paul Henry Yost. 281—Clarence A. Beeson; Otis Carl Fischer; Charles Kenyon; Oscar E. Knouf; Daniel D . Swinney.
No. 282—Harry Elmer Craghead, Sr.; Harold B. Patchen, Sr. No. 283—Earl L. Evans; James E. Goddard; Edward H. Hoffman; Clarence E. Mackey; Paul Swenson. No. 284—Ronald Beach; Robert C. Wright. No. 286—Nathaniel Franklin; George W .
Kirkpatrick.
No. 287—Norval M. Breakey; Earl Guise; Noah W . Sullivan; Clarence H . Willson.
Muller; Glen L.
No. 288—Otho J. McColloh; Edward E. Rphrer. No. 289—Roland H. Tate. No. 290—William Orval Copper; Ray Fesler; Donald E. Wise. No. 292—William C. Bowersox; Joseph M. Davidson.
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301—Fredrick E. Saniter.
No. 303—Albert M. Aboussie; Walter L. Anderson; George L. Armstrong; Dean U. Bakke; Charles A. Baldwin; Walter A. Banze; Raymond N. Bartlett; Marvin R. Beery; Wesley E. Bird; Tom D. Botkin; Benjamin O. Bowers; Albert O. Brandenberger; Roy E. Brandon; John J. Branson; Theodore R. Breed; Earl S. Brentlinger; Edward H. Bruckmann; Ernest W . Bullinger; Carol M. Byrd; Lorraine V. Cantrell; Henry K. Cassidy; Robert S. Cavin; Glenn L. Clayton; Elmer C. Clark; Louis H. Cosper; Swan T. Cox; Eunice V. Creasy; John W . Davis; Meade O. Davis, Jr.; Raymond R. DeHon; Harold M. Denison; Horace J. Dunn; Emil Elder; Paul V. Fisher; Cecil R. Ford; Charles A. Gaines: Elias C. Galloup; Byron H. George; William N. Gomon; Thomas M. Gossett; John W . Haigh; James T. Hamilton; William R. Hanna, Sr.; Charlie H. Hawkins; Willis D. Hicks; Henry D. Higginson; Guy R. Houston; Gerald R. Howk; Don S. Hughes; Alfred R. Hunter; William L. Ihrig; George W . Jones; Harold L. Kraft; Richard F. Little; Joe H . Lyons; Eccle D . McGregor; Charles J. Maurer; B. Wilburn Mayse; John E. D. Mead; Donald E. Medlock; Robert E. Moore; Theo A. Morgan; Virgil L. Moser; Frank Mosher; George E. Munsie; William H. Noble; Albert C. Offenstein; Edward A. Owen; Robert L. Pryor; James W . Purvines; Floyd D . Quinlisk; Frederick J. Rathman; Henry
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D E A T H S—Continued. C. Ray; Donald W . Reed; David E. Remer; Frank L. Robertson; Harry C. Rhue; William A. Schrader; Wayne See; William J. Shanklin; Julius C. Simonett; Charles E. Smith; Roy E. Smythe; Harry W . Stanley; Herman J. Steinbuchel; Edwin H. Terrill; Elmer S. Thornton; James C. Titus; Conrad M. ToUey; Paul R. Urbauer; Earl Waite; Francis A. Watt; Earl H. Webb; John L. Wilburn; Milton E. Wilkinson; Roy R. Winter; Leon R. Yarnell; Glen H. Young; Luther E. Miller. No. 306—Gilbert Edde; Bill J. Evans; Joel Orin Gunnels, Sr.; August William Lauterbach; Armin Otto Manger. No. 307—Alvin W . Arthur C. Q. Hatch; James D.
Atwood; Arthur J. Carruth (1962); George Darner; Dunson; Arthur D. Elliott; William T. Fall; Ogden Earl G. Lay; Hobart W . McMillan; Thomas Moore; Patten; Clyde G. Sams; Fred A. Underbill.
No. 309—Nasby W. Boiling; Jesse J. Brewer; Carl D. English; Bryan C. Hixson; Fred A. Lea. No. 310—John I. Peterson; Edwin B. Williams. No. 311—Robert C. Candee; Charles B. Clark; Stephen J. Pallet; John J. Fulmer; Mack Garr; Melville H . Griffith; Samuel J. Harris; Evan H. Humphrey; Ray G. Johnson; Fred LaVigne; John H. Lightburn; Doss V. Ponder; Raymond A. Reeser; Raylond L. Stanley; Cyrus H. Searcy; Alex B. Wilson. No. 312—^W. O. Hainline; Howard Pennington. No. 313—^William Austin Peddicord.
East;
David
Clinton
Lucas;
Loren
Cecil
No. 314—Joseph F. Huber; John C. Hufft; 'Melvin N. Larson; George M. Richardson; Chester C. Vannocker, No. 315—^William Hanson; Harry William Ingles, Jr.; Elmer Mcintosh; Frederick Martin Page. No. 317—Orrin M. Baker. No. 318—George R. Bowman; Lawrence O. Stanley. No. 319—Elmer Casner; Robert M. Knipe; Clem Schemahorn; Edward M. Suppes; Elisha Clay Swinehart. No. 320—Walter L. Weeks. No. 321—Dillman W . Blackburn; Elmer E. Edwards; Maxwell L. Jones; Jesse William Lake. No. 322—Robert L. Brown; Scott M. Campbell; Joseph F. Frick; George P. Fritz; Edgar E. Graham; Walter T. Halcomb; Andrew Harris; Lester D. Hootman; Riley M. Killmer; William E. Miller; Walter D. Salmon; Edmund C. Thomas; Arthur M. Wells. No. 323—Fred N. Bieri; Pete Bieri; William H. Moore. No. 324—Lawrence E. Burns; William P. Coon; Lloyd Harlan; William L. Muir; Ray |G. Mull; William Otway Owen; John H. Parker; Cleon Ross; John Arthur Sandlin. No. 325—Lyle G. Harvey; Walter L. Thorman (1962); Charles L. Wilson. No. 326—Clarence G. Coe; Martin C. Farris; Jesse R. Franklin; Thomas C. Gilbert; Benjamin B. Norris; Russell N. Perkins; James W . Reeves; Roger O. Swearingen. No. 327—Roy E. Betts; Ralph E. Jones.
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D E A T H S—Continued. No. 329—Collie Ansel Jewell.
Eggen;
Robert
Bryan
Fowler;
William
Wesley
N o . 330—Robert W. Davis; Lewis W . Johnson; Philip H. Krug. No. 331—Major J. Benson; Roy Cornelius; Charles P. Munns; James S. Spier; Arthur R. Turner; Bert W. Strnad. No. 332—Daniel W. Roush. No. 333—James Conley Beatty; Thomas Richard Johnson; Walter Mitchell; John Roger Palmer; Charles Franklin Thomas. No. 336—Edwin L. Appleby; John L. Balch; Alfred Cleland; Carl E. Hodson. N o . 337—James
O.
Joe
Briggs; Frank E.
Maxwell.
No. 338—Gideon V. Green. N o . 339—Frank Horn Betz; Orion G. Dalton. No. 340—Alexander Appl. No. 341—William T. Thompson. No. 342—Charles Gillilarid; Walter John Sours; James Henry Wise. No. 343—Charles Ames; Ervin Edward Hohl; Ernest Croner Wicker. No. 345—John A. Harris; Arthur L. Stine. No. 346—Ralph F. Condit. No. 348—Milton I. Cooper; Rolo S. Ewers. No. 349—George Ball; George H . Locy. N o . 350—Morrell Homer Edmundson; James Leon Potter; Robert Oscar Powell; Emmett Edward Shipley; Lafe Dawson Thornhill. No. 351—Earl C. Lightfoot; Clarence H. Munson; Charles C. Poore. No. 352—Everett Russell Engle; Robert Paris Green; Thomas Paul Tucker. No. 353—Clinton K. Hawley; George G. Kramer; Ernest M. Lindstrom; iGilbert C. Nordstrom; Ivan V. Stenberg. No. 355—Clyde O. Niles. No. 356—Lloyd M. Gleisberg; Nelson Whitaker; Albert G. Wing.
O.
MacDonald;
Edmund
C.
No. 357—Arthur E. Andrews: Stanley J. Filonowich; Harry T. Johnson. No. 358—W. Ralph Nitzsche. No. 359—William F. Kirchner. No. 360—RoUin A. Underwood. No. 561—Henry Siemsen, Jr. N o . 362—Homer P. Sechler; Joe Wokal. No. 364—Graham G. Almond; Samuel L. Gardner; Arthur E. Hultman; Curtis L. Krebs; Louis B. Muma; James E. Stewart; Vernon C. VanHorn; J. Vernon Walling.
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D E A T H S—Continued. No. 365—James William Hart; Edward Trenkle. No. 366—Raloh L. Cronemeyer; Edward Hotchkiss; Lloyd Otis Shamblin; Delbert O. Wendt. No. 367—Jack D. Triplctt No. 368—Joseph E. Cantwell; Robert F. Livengood; Fred T. Montgomery. No. 369—John L. Ballard; Elmer Junior Barker; Frank Patrick Burns; Charles Homer Byers; Frank Theodore Calhoun; Leo Harold Carr; Arthur Benjamin Cox; Robert Lee Crawford; John Sedgwick Fry; William Albert Hahn; Nels Hanson; Rupert B. Haskins; Walter Kau; Herbert Harold Kyte; Bernard Ralph Logan; Ctive Farrell Muir; A. Clifford Osterhowdt; Harold William Patterson; Leroy Howard Robohn; William Sullivan; Thomas Eugene Tate; Otho Ray Weddle; Lem Shaddock Wintergreen. No. 370—James Tod. No. 371—Floyd M. Cudney; Fred A. Doggett; Joe R. Shaw; Tucker, Jr.; Conrad T. Wallace; John N . Wallace.
Walter
No. 372—Glen Williamson. No. 373—Ransom B. Myers; Bon Sitler; Loyd Clayton Tucker. No. 378—Jack C. Crouch. No. 379—Carl E. Justice; Walter A. Noltensmeyer; Lloyd H. Orr. No. 380—Rolla iG. Holaday. No. 381—Marion A. Gillespie. No. 382—Franklin S. Riegel; Adolph Lewis Schmidlapp. No. 383—Jack W. Boyle; John A. Burkett; Buel Edie; Oliver L. Griffin; Henry Thetford; William T. Venell. No. 384—Chester I. Bare; Thomas L. Chase; Roy Lewis; Ray C. Lowman; Frank B. Rogers; Charles G. Sherman. No. 386—Albert R. Jones. No. 388—Clemens John Trenkamp. No. 389—William Herst. No. 390—John W. Dyson; William Burns Faught; Robert Marcus Hartell; Jay J. Russell; Samuel L Wilson. No. 391—Robert Ancel Hopper. No. 392—Lloyd R. Gillett. No. 394—James Martin Hellings; Ernest Raider Porter. No. 395—James William Bishop; Guy C. Foster; George Hinshaw McMillan; Harry Arthur Starkey; Fred Wallace Stewart. No. 396—Ray DeYoung; Samuel IGibbs; Norman E. Price. No. 397—Peter W. Beckman; John Alvin Oberg. No. 399—Lloyd Casper; Edward E. McClaren; Merle O. Wade. No. 400—Clyde Hamilton; Leslie R. Snodgrass.
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D E A T H S—Continued. No. 401—Cecil S. Higdon. No. 402—Samuel H. Anderson. No. 403—William Payne. No. 404—Quay Carroll; Charles E. Graves; Albert W . Weber. No. 405—Bert C. Henry: Orin Wayne Kaba; William A, Reagan; Earl H. Womer.
John
Howard
Marley;
No. 406—Edward C. Davis; Earl C. Nix. No. 407—Tobey F . Coffman; Charles P. Scott. No. 408—Louis Cinotto; Fred Endicot; William C. King; John Ellsworth Olin. No. 409—Herbert J. Rinkel. No. 410—Chester M. Larson. N o . 411—James R. Cross; Melvin Gilliam; Gilbert C. Lewis. No. 412—George F. Brown; George Buford Davis; Earl Ferrin. No. 413—Arthur J. Forbes; Joseph Unruh; John A. Woods. No. 415—Horace iG. Manderson; Henry D. Schroyer; Oliver Whitehead; Thomas B. Wilson. No. 417—Jay E. Gailey; Gust A. Nelson. No. 419—Joseph D . Kuhn. No. 420—Charles Austin Wells; Fred H . Moore. No. 422—William C. Washburn. No. 423—Elias Wesley Canaga; John Ashley; Thomas P. Nauer; Ray E. Snodgrass. No. 424—Fred E. DePue. No. 427—William A. Bradley; Verne W . Stanley. No. 428—William N. Hamilton. No. 429—Wesley L. Freedlun. No. 430—^Jesse R. Bradley; William E. Geren; Walter Hedges; Leonard J. Powell; Salem Stie. No. 431—Harvey F. Crouch; William A. Long. No. 432—Clarence
S. Dickens.
No. 433—Preston W. Allen; Max L. Barger; William G. Bearden; Elmer C. Beezley; Amos C. Cooper; Lawrence H. Foster; Carl Graham; Milton Landrith; Roger E. Lee; John F. Kittredge; Jim L. McCaleb; Walter B. McCollum; John W . McKay; Albert R. McReynolds; John V. Parks; Lloyd W . Ray; Dudley A. Rishell; Clayton S. Shank; Oren L. Shelley; iGus P. Tasiopulos; Archie Williams. No. 435—Emmett Hennigh; Frank Thomason. No. 436—Roger John Alton; William Louis Dignan; James Robert Drake; Boyd Bernon Foster; Harry Roscoe Henritz; Sidney E. Patterson.
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D E A T H S—Continued. No. 437—William O. Strain. No. 438—Ralph Brennan; Earl Reed Cunningham; Charles W . FuUerton; Herschelle T. Lemmer; Floyd D. Mcjunkin; Melvin C. Onsen; George T. Shirley; George C. Shrewsbury; Albert J. Skiles. No. 441—Virgil C. Stewart. No. 444—Marion E. Devilbiss; Cecil E. Justice; Chester H. Roberts, Jr. No. 445—Joseph B. Astle; Herbert A. Carr; Charles F. Carpenter; Norman C. Croy; Charles H. Edeling; William O. Fairhurst; Ernest C. Friesen; Charles H. Mackey; Delbert C. Miller; Melvin E. Ramsey; Cyrus W . Scott; Sam O. Setty; Orville J. White. No. 447—Alvin W . Stimpert. No. 449—William Allen Rudebaugh.
Denton;
Alonzo
F.
Gingrich;
Leslie
L.
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Deaths Other Grand Jurisdictions. Alabama— FRANK ALBERT GILLETTE, Grand Treasurer Emeritus, 1961-
6^, August 3. Alberta— Reverend PETER DAWSON, Grand Chaplain, 1949-51, P. G. M., 1955, March 24. L E R O Y W H I T M A N BOND, P. G. M., April 4.
Arizona— SEYMOUR COBB PIERCE, P. G. M., September 27.
British
Columbia—
GEORGE HENRY ELLIS, P. G . M . , J u n e 13.
California— FRANCIS V. KEESLING, P. G. M., September 25. CHESTER HARVEY W A R L O W , P. G. M., December 10.
Colorado— W I L L I A M REED ARTHUR, P. G. M., November 3.
Delaware— LAWRENCE E . SIPPLE, P. G . M . , December 1.
District of Columbia— J. A U G U S T JOHNSON, J R . , P. G. M., February 23. RAYMOND N E L S O N BABCOCK, P. G. M., March 16.
Florida— J O H N WENDELL FARGIS, Deputy Grand Master, February 19. Georgia— ROBERT JESSE GRAVIS, P. G . M . , March 22.
Idaho— A. EDWARD PRINCE, P. G. M., December 27. S. IRVEN ROBERSON, P. G. M., November 27.
Illinois— STUART ELDRED PIERSON, P. G. M., March 12.
Iowa— EARL B . DELZELL, P. G. M., February 19.
Kentucky— CLIFFORD FRYE HALEY, P. G. M., August 3.
Manitoba— W I L L I A M DOUGLAS, P. G . M . , December 1 1 .
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S—Continued.
Maine— M I L T O N MORSE MCGORRILL, Grand Lecturer, April 7.
JAMES ABERNETHY, Senior Grand Warden, February 28. EDWARD W A R R E N W H E E L E R , P. G. M., November 1.
Maryland— GEORGE S. YOST, P. G. M., February 18.
Mississippi— MARSH HAINER, P.G.M., January 11.
Montana—EDWIN
FREDLUND, P. G. M., October 14.
CARL L . BRATTIN, P. G. M., May 8.
Nebraska— EARL J. LEE, P. G. M., December 15.
North
Carolina—
J O H N CATLETT V A N C E , P.G.M., December 18.
North
Dakota—
J. MARLIN KYLE, P.G.M., December 30. V E R N E W E L L S , P.G.M., September 19.
New
York— EDWARD R . CARMAN, Grand Secretary Emeritus, October 26.
Nova
Scotia— JAMES H E N R Y W I N F I E L D , P. G. M., June 1. Hon. G E O F F R E Y STEVENS, P. G. M., February 7.
Ohio— CHARLES R . W I L S O N , P. G. M., November 5.
Oregon— E N O C H BERNARD CARLSON, P. G. M., March 7.
Philippines— M I C H A E L GOLDENBERG, P. G. M., February 20.
Pennsylvania— GEORGE H . D E I K E , P. G . M . , July 16. J O H N A. LATHWOOD, P. G. M., September 17.
Rhode
Island—
GEORGE A. FARRON, P. G. M., October 11.
Saskatchewan— RICHMOND M A N S O N , P. G. M., August 5. ROBERT RUSSELL M C E W E N , P.G.M., July 3. W I L L I A M J O H N S M I T H , P . G. M., August 12.
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D E A T H S—Conclu&d. South
Dakota—
ELVIN F . STRAIN, Grand Secretary Emeritus, October 29. Tennessee— H A R D I N HENRY C O N N , P. G. M., March 19.
Texas— A L B E R T J. D E L A N C E , P. G. M., May 7.
Virginia— CHARLES V E R N O N EDDY, P. G. M., October 17.
Washington— J O H N I. PREISSNER, P. G. M., October 7. G A I L H U H N , P . G. M., July 25.
West
Virginia— S A M U E L G L E N N W Y G A L , P. G. M., May 14.
H E N R Y AHRENS, P.G.M., March 6.
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REVIEW
- B y FLOYD S. ECORD, Past Grand Master
FOREWARD To the Most Worshipful
Grand Lodge of A. P. & A.M. of Kansas:
Your Committee on Correspondence submits the following report: Your Committee reviewed the Proceedings of 41 United States Jurisdictions, four Canadian, five Australian, and four others, Germany, Japan, Philippines and Turkey. The language barrier prevented review of two others. The Netherlands and a Mexican Grand Lodge, which were submitted printed in their native language. Following are some notes from Proceedings of other Grand Lodges which were reviewed and which your Committee believes and hopes might be of interest to Kansas Masons. Masonic problems appear to be similar all over the world, and among Jurisdictions of the United States, Lodge attendance, or rather the lack of it, seems to be a major problem in most Jurisdictions. Of the 41 Jurisdictions of the United States submitted to your Committee for Review, 13 of them showed gains totaling 3,716, while 28 showed losses in membership totaling 28,759 or a net loss of 25,043. Jurisdictions not reviewed were California, Michigan, Massachusetts, Montana, New York, Rhode Island, Texas and Wyoming. Florida showed the largest gain in membership, 1,171, while Illinois had the largest loss, 4,264. Ohio has the largest Masonic population, 279,419 followed by Pennsylvania with 256,139. Nevada has the smallest Masonic population, 6,530 followed by Utah with 6,930. Illinois has the most Lodges, 894, and Delaware the fewest, 25. Seven of the American Jurisdictions reviewed had all Lodges represented at the Annual Communication. The average Lodge representation was about 88 per cent. Iowa had the lowest Lodge representation with 68 per cent. Again the most expanding activities in Masonry in the United States are Masonic Education, Public Schools Promotions and the Promotion of Youth Organizations and Activities. Several Grand Masters urged the appointment of Lodge Masonic Education Committees to supplement the Degree Work appeal for attendance with such projects as Masonic Forums, Masonic Studies of History of the Organization, Masonic Talks, Youth Nights, Public Meetings with particular emphasis on inviting familes of Masons, etc. The Grand Master of Louisiana made the statement that "Many Worshipful Masters have not taken advantage of materials." Practically all Jurisdictions are increasing activities in the promotion of the Public School System. More scholarships are being offered, more awards are being made for essays and papers on assigned subjects of Public Education, State History, and the like, more personal interest in Public Education by Individual Masons is encouraged through Public School Weeks and by visitation programs. Most United States Jurisdictions are recognizing and aiding Youth Organizations such as DeMolay, Order of Rainbow for Girls and Job's Daughters. Many
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Jurisdictions not only permit but urge Lodges to sponsor Youth Organizations and one Grand Master went so far as to rule Lodge? could use Lodge Funds not only for Youth Organizations with Masonic connections, but for Boy and Girl Scouts, Boys' State and other organizations. All Arizona Lodges are asked to appoint DeMolay Committees and in Louisiana an exhibition of the DeMolay Degree was presented before the Grand Lodge Communication by a selected team from New Orleans chapters. More Masonic public relations work and the need for it is recognized by many Jurisdictions. Alabama has a 3-member committee to publicize Masonic Activities, The Georgia Grand Master ruled a Lodge could sponsor a Pony League Baseball team but couldn't p u t the Lodge name on the uniforms, but the Jurisprudence Committee ruled that "too strict" and ruled the Lodge name could go on if the Lodge wanted it there. Nebraska released news of the Grand Lodge election, with a mat of the new Grand Master to all Nebraska newspapers, the news to radio and TV stations. The New Hampshire DeMolay Committee arranged for a DeMolay chapter to present the Mother's Degree on T V on Mothers' Day. Lodges in all Jurisdictions are increasing both dues and fees. Alabama had its first membership loss in 22 years, Georgia had its first loss since 1940 and Kentucky its first loss in 21 years! Bro. THOMAS Y U L D , recognized as the oldest Mason in North America, was given a party at the Minnesota Masonic Home on his 105th birthday. The Ohio Grand Lodge presented a special award to Ohio's oldest Mason on his 100th birthday. H e had been a Mason more than 67 years. Louisiana has a Grand Attorney Committee consisting of two Brothers appointed by the Grand Master. New Jersey had three "Gold Collar Nights," a term used to designate a meeting when a father raises his son. Fallout shelters were constructed at both Oklahoma Masonic Homes. They were equipped with electric generators and quantities of safe drinking water and food are stored in them. Pennsylvania. reported that in spite of an increased number of guests in its Masonic Homes, the yearly operating cost had been reduced more than $100,000. Special recognition was given to a Memphis Lodge by the Tennessee Grand Lodge for having 25 of its members present at the Grand Coimnunication. â&#x20AC;˘The Grand Lodge of Vermont has a Family Picnic each year and budgets §125 to pay for it. Florida deleted from its Code all references to non-Masons as "Profanes." A number of Grand Lodges are revising and re-indexing their Code Books. Lodges of the Chicago, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and St. Louis areas maintain Masonic Employment Bureaus to find employment for Masons, their wives or widows and families. The St. Louis Bureau reported finding 245 jobs last year. The Grand Master of Colorado recommended the two questions relating to the liquor business be removed from the petition blanks and he quoted a rejected petitioner as saying, "You Masons are a bunch of damned hypocrites; you judge a man only by which side of the bar he is standing on." The Grand Master of Nebraska ruled a blind man would be eligible to petition and that if elected could receive the degrees of Masonry, stating, "if he was a good moral man he could give a great deal to Masonry." In contrast, a West Virginia Candidate had a portion of his right thumb removed and it was not discovered until the conferral of the Entered Apprentice Degree had gotten under way. The degree was completed and the Grand Master notified. H e ruled he was an "irregularly made Entered Appentice" and ordered his name dropped from the records of the Lodge.
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The Grand Master of Maine reported that the legislature had enacted a bill which exempts fraternal Lodges from taxes on property used for non-profit Lodge purposes, while Oregon was concerned about a bill in the legislature there that would impose taxes on fraternal properties. The Grand Master and Grand Secretary both appeared before the committee hearing to protest the bill. Portland, Oregon's largest city with a population of under 400,000, has 35 Masonic Lodges, the largest having 1,173 members and the smallest 75 members. A Washington Lodge reported reinstatement of a Brother who was raised to 1906 and dropped for non-payment of dues in 1912. The Grand Secretary suggest that perhaps he should be presented with a certificate commemorating his 50 years of continuous absence from the Fraternity. The Wyoming Grand Master ruled a Lodge could not use the Eastern Star five-pointed altar in its Lodge work. Several Grand Jurisdictions, in different rriethods, have eliminated the necessity of opening a Lodge for participating in a Masonic funeral. The Grand Lodge of Mnnesota'made some changes in the Masonic Burial Service to fit a Jewish service when such a service was requested. The Grand Master of New Jersey recommended recognition of the New Jersey State Masonic Bowling Assn. and that a suitable trophy to be known as the Grand Masters Perpetual Trophy be awarded to the winning five-man team of the annual tournament. The Grand Lodge did not approve the recommendation. After a Lodge had asked the New Mexico Grand Master to approve plans", for holding a Lodge raffle, the Grand Lodge added a section to its Code prohibiting such a thing. The Grand Master of Pennsylvania exercised his prerogative by making ai Mason on sight. Indiana and North Carolina have special Committees studying the merits andi disadvantages of plural and dual memberships. Connecticut chartered a Daytime Lodge which meets at 10 o'clock a.nrNevada Chartered a Daylight Lodge at Las Vegas. The amendment of the Kentucky Constitution which would have lowered the minimum age of petitioners to 18 years was termed by the Jurisprudence Committee as contrary to an ancient Landmark, and was defeated. Louisiana has a Committee making a study of Statewide jurisdiction and it will report to the next Annual Grand Communication. The Grand Master of Louisiana gave a Lodge permission to use both English and Italian language in its Degree Work. Kentucky, Maine and New Jersey Grand Lodges have met with other Masonic Bodies to make studies of mutual problems and to make joint plans for solving them. The Grand Master of Arizona ruled that a daughter may wear the Masonic ring of her deceased father. Arkansas is checking the graves of all Past Grand Masters to see they are properly marked with their Masonic records. The Colorado Grand Lecturer stated that in 36 Lodges none of the principal officers could confer the burial service and that two Worshipful Masters were unrable to confer any part of any degree. Connecticut Lodges must file monthly returns with the Grand Secretary o r pay a $1 fine. The Secretaries are either prompt or frugal men because the Grand' Secretary reported the yearly fines amounted to only $17. Delaware is divided into three' Nominating Committee Districts, each to nominate a Grand Officer, Junior or Senior Grand Warden or Deputy Grand Master,
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with the choice advancing each year, effective with this year's Grand Communication. Schools of Instruction for line officers of Lodges in the District of Columbia are held evenings during the year, the past year on 38 Saturday nights. The average attendance was 155. Florida Lodges are instructed to report the names and addresses of all attorney members and they are sent information regarding recommending the Florida Masonic Home to clients in making out their wills. The Florida Grand Lodge adopted a resolution providing for the razing of the present Grand Lodge building and for entering into a contract for construction of a new building at a cost of not to exceed $475,000. Observing that some Lodge rooms were in need of both repairs and paint, the Grand Master of Idaho urged their improvement, stating "Shabby quarters do not add to our stature in the public eye." An Illinois Committee report stated Illinois Masons contributed exactly 55 cents each for charitable purposes during the year and for the same period $1.70 per capita was spent for refreshments, utilized by only eight per cent of the Brethren. The Committee added "A perfect attendance of the Brethren would boost the refreshment outlay per person to $20.40 per year and the 55 cents for charity would remain undisturbed." Indiana has a Lodge U D working named Bartimaeus. It is an Occasional Lodge dedicated to conferring the Degrees of Masonry upon seriously handicapped candidates of other Lodges. It is significant that its first candidate was totally-blind, since Bartimaeus was the blind man in the Bible. Iowa turned down a proposal for the building of a Proposed Home for Independent Elderly Masons. Nebraska has such a home at Omaha, The Masonic Manor appartment building. A Kentucky Resolution that when a Lodge reaches a membership of 500 it must favorably approve a request to create a new Lodge within its jurisdiction, was tabled for a year for action at the next Communication. A party was given for N e w Jersey Grand Secretary HARVEY C . W H I L D E Y commemorating the completion of 40 years of service in the Grand Lodge of&ce. The Grand Master of Pennsylvania exercised his prerogrative at a Special Communication in making a Mason at Sight. The South Carolina Grand Master ruled a Brother's dues card could not be withheld because he failed to pay his part for a supper at a Lodge voluntary supper club. South Carolina Grand Lodge has moved into its fine new building which was built at a cost of $249,243.51 plus $24,710.78 for furnishings. Tapes of important talks made at Grand Lodge Communications are available to South Dakota Lodges without cost. Tennessee has county-wide concurrent jurisdiction. The Utah Grand Lodge turned down an invitation of the Utah Grand Chapter of Eastern Star to join with it on plans for the construction of a Masonic Home. In Virginia a Lodge Master may appoint the chaplain, stewards and tiler from Brethren in good standing who are not members of his Lodge. Alaska's 14 Lodges are in the Washington Grand Lodge Jurisdiction and each year Washington's Grand Master makes a trip to Alaska to visit them. The Grand Master of British Columbia announced the appointment of R.*. W.". WILLIAM E . MONTGOMERY to represent the Grand Lodge of British Columbia at the Grand Lodge of Kansas.
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The Grand Lodge of Germany met at St. Paul's Cathedral which was built in 1796 on the ruins of the old Gothic "Barefoot Church" and was used as the main church of the Evangelical-Lutheran congregation of Frankfort. The German Grand Master stated there are only three German Masons to each 10,000 population as compared with 500 to 10,000 in Scotland. H e added that proportion would give Germany 2.8 million Freemasons. The newly published Japanese language Masonic Bible was on the altar of the Grand Communication of Japan and is available for presentation to newly raised Master Masons. Other Masonic books are being translated and it is now possible to "examine the Japanese Entered Apprentice and Fellowcraft Mason for proficiency in the Japanese Language." New Brunswick Grand Lodge defeated a motion to give the Grand Master and all Past Grand Masters the title of "Most Worshipful." The Nova Scotia Grand Master unveiled a tablet at the Annapolis Royal Lodge, the inscription on which stated, "To Commemorate the 225th Anniversary of the initiation on November 14, 1737 of Major Erasmus James Phillips in Saint John's Lodge, Boston, Massachusetts, and the founding by him at Annapolis Royal in June, 1738, of the First Masonic Lodge on Canadian soil." The Nova Scotia Grand Master recommended that Ladies' Night should be held at least once a year in all Lodges. Novia Scotia adopted a Resolution which stated, "On all occasions the dignity of the institution should be urged, particularly in the preparation room where all teasing and ridicule should be avoided." The membership in the Prince Edward Island Jurisdiction remained the same, with Lodges reporting gains of 59 and at the same time losses of 59. Queensland, Australia, adopted an Article whereby an un-naturalized applicant who shall have resided continuously in Queensland for a period of at least' five years, may be admitted as a member. The Grand Lodge of Victoria has had a membership loss in only six years since its formation in 1888. A goal for Kansas Lodges to shoot at might be the result of a survey in Western Australia which showed that City Lodges in that Jurisdiction had an average attendance of 50 per cent of their membership while Country Lodges had an average of 53 per cent. Western Australia, since 1929, has had a law banning membership in the Order of Eastern Star. The past year a Mason was found violating this law, but the Board of General Purposes reported that the "Regulation being brought to the notice of the Brother concerned, he made a full and final renunciation of his connection with the Order of the Eastern Star." Queensland relaxed its regulation on the dress of Masons at Masonic Lodge meetings in the summer time. Between November 1 and March 1 now the Mason may wear "Summer Dress consisting of a white long sleeved shirt with collar attached, self-supporting black trousers, black cummerbund, black bow tie, black socks and black shoes, with the wearing of a white mess jacket with this dress optional." Attached, and made a part of this report, are the individual reviews of the several Jurisdictions whose Proceedings were submitted to your Committee. I thank you, Most Worshipful Sir, for giving me this privilege of serving on this most interesting committee. Fraternally submitted Floyd S. Ecord
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ALABAMAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1961-62 ARLIS R . FANT, Grand Master
Lodges, 434
GORDON L . EVATT, Grand Secretary
Members, 75,988
Loss, 523
The l42nd Annual Ojmmunication was held at Montgomery November 20, and 21, 1962 with 13 Past Grand Masters and our Representative P.G.M. ENCY F . YEILDING present and 373 Lodges represented. Our Representative, Brother YEILDING, is Alabama's Senior Past Grand Master. The Grand Jurisdiction suffered its first loss in membership in 22 years. P.G.M. GEORGE UNDERWOOD POTTER (1941-42) died June 1, 1962. The Grand Lodge laid cornerstones of eight new Lodge buildings during the year. The Grand Master issued dispensations to Lodges to confer the Degrees on eleven maimed candidates. Seven Lodges were authorized to sell their real property and seven were given Grand Lodge approval to borrow money. One new Lodge was instituted during the year and the Lodge was chartered at this Grand Communication. Brother T H O M A S L . COCHRAN resigned as superintendent of the Alabama Masonic Home after serving four years and the Grand Master appointed P.G.M. LEONARD S . TERRY to fill the vacancy.
The Grand Master recommended the appointment of a committee to publicize Masonic Activities consisting of three members, one each from the Northern, Central and Southern sections of the state. The Lodge accepted the recommendation as a special committee. The Grand Lodge adopted a resolution which qualified a brother to receive a 50-year gold emblem after 50 years of aggregate membership. The Jurisprudence Committee had recommended 50 years of continuous membership to be eligible for the award. A ritual for installing of the Grand Orator, Grand Historian and Deputy Grand Tiler was adopted. In the Alabama proceedings an outline map of Alabama is printed showing the county divisions of the state and the number of Lodges and Masonic population of each county. If a petitioner, after receiving one of the degrees, fails to make any effort for advancement for a period of one year from the date of receiving the degree, he shall not be advanced until an investigating committee shall have rendered a favorable report to the Lodge. The Charter of a Lodge was forfeited for not being represented at the Grand Lodge Communication for the second successive year. An Amendment to the Constitution was proposed and adopted establishing the rank of the oflScers of the Grand Lodge and providing that in the absence of the Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master and Senior and Junior Grand Wardens, the next preceding Past Grand Master or Deputy Grand Master shall preside with the powers of Grand Master. P E N S O N R . GRAHAM, Grand Master
GORDON L . EVATT, Grand Secretary
ARIZONAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1962-63 CLARK C . FORD, Grand Master
Lodges, 59
GERALD I. CRAIG, Grand Secretary
Members, 12,942
Gain, 180
The 81st Annual Communication was held at Tucson April 22-23, 1963 with 58 Lodges represented and 22 Past Grand Masters and our Representative, ROBERT F . HENDERSON, present.
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A new Masonic Temple was dedicated and the cornerstone of a new Masonic Hall was laid and the Hall dedicated. A Lodge working under Dispensation was chartered. Two Arizona Lodges were given Dispensations to hold Lodge and confer a Degree out-of-doors. The Grand Master announced that he had completed his personal visitations to each of the Lodges of Arizona during his year as Grand Master. A plan was adopted in 1960 that each Line Officer should start visiting Lodges the year he became Senior Grand Warden and continue through the three remaining years. The Grand Lodge of Arizona entered into the operation "Handclasp," the collecting of and sending school books to the Philippines and the Grand Master reported 150,000 books had been sent. The Grand Master ruled that a daughter may wear the Masonic ring of her deceased father. The annual contribution for the purpose of a Grand Lodge Building Fund, proposed at the I960 Grand Communication, failed to have constitutional authority, and collection was ordered deferred. In recommending that minimum fees for Arizona Lodges be raised from $50 to $125, the Grand Master reported that for the previous year, of six Lodges whose fees were less than $75, three had no petitions, one had one and one had four and one had five; the 30 Lodges with $75 to $99 fees had an average of five petitions while the 24 Lodges whose fees were $100 or more had an average of 14 petitions. The recommendation was not adopted. The Scholarship Committee received 22 applications for Grand Lodge Scholarships and five were granted, two to girls and three to boys. Each scholarship amounts to $400 for the school year and is payable in the amount of $200 each semester. Twenty-seven members of Arizona Lodges received fifty year Awards of Gold. Arizona Lodges conferred 87 courtesy degrees for other Jurisdictions and presented 40 Fifty Year Awards on behalf of other Jurisdictions. The Grand Master requested all Arizona Lodges to appoint DeMoIay Committees, but only 13 complied. The Grand Lodge Board of Trustees meets quarterly. W I L L I A M R . BOURDON, Grand Master
GERALD L CRAIG, Grand Secretary
ARKANSASâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1962-63 B E N J A M I N M . B U T T , Grand Master
Lodges, 379
L. LELAND M C D A N I E L , Grand Secretary
Members, 54,658
Loss, 542
The 121st Annual Communication was held at Little Rock November 20 and 21, 1962 with 300 Lodges represented and 17 Past Grand Masters and J O H N H . BELFORD, our Reprentative, present. Past Grand Master J. MILES ROBERTS (1945-46) died August 21, 1962. A new Lodge was constituted, three Lodge Halls were dedicated and cornerstones of six Lodge Halls, a school building and the Acacia Fraternity at the University of Arkansas were laid and the Fraternity House was dedicated. The Grand Master wrote a personal letter to each newly-raised Master Mason. The Grand Master recommended the appointment of a committee to check the graves of "all decreased Past Grand Masters to see that they were marked with proper Masonic records. The Grand Master, observing that the Constitution "was adopted in 1873 and has been amended through the years, is out of step with present usage. Every year we adopt changes in the law and although we attempt to fit them into appropriate Sections of the Digest, some of our, laws are obsolete, duplicated, con-
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tradictory and obscure." He recommended that "the incoming Grand Master be requested to appoint a Committee on Constitutional Revision . . . to determine what changes are required and to present such changes to the earliest practicable Annual Communication." T h e recommendation was not approved. The Grand Secretary's report showed that Arkansas Lodges conferred 3,796 Degrees during the year, or 194 less, than the previous year and that N P D suspensions were 1,502 with eleven Lodges reporting suspensions from 10 to 15 per cent of their memberships. Each Lodge Secretary is required to report its monthly activities to the Grand Secretary by the tenth of the following month. During the year there were two Lodge mergers. One Arkansas Lodge Secretary has served 34 years, one 33 years, one 32 years and two others 30 years. All Secretaries who had served 20 years or more were recognized at the Grand Communication and given Certificates of Service. The Grand Treasurer cautioned that if disbursements for Grand Lodge services and operation are to continue at the same level "you may well have to give consideration to an advance in per capita by your Lodges." Present per capita is $1.50. One Lodge celebrated its 100th birthday and was presented a Centennial Certificate at the Grand Lodge Session. The report of the Arkansas Tuberculosis Sanatorium showed 23 children in the Home at the close of the year. The Sanatorium for children was established in 1924 and since that time 5,203 children have been treated. The report of the Committee on Masonic Education showed that 83 per cent of the Lodges were represented at the five Institutes sponsored by the committee. QuiNN D . L A FARGUE, Grand Master
L. LELAND M C D A N I E L , Grand Secretary
COLORADOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1962 ELLIS LATIMER, Grand Master
Lodges, 168
HARRY W . BUNDY, Grand Secretary
Members, 47,286
Loss, 46
The 102nd Annual Communication was held at Denver January 22 and 23, 1963 with 165 Lodges represented and 13 Past Grand Masters and our Representative, L E O R . GOTTLIEB, present. Two Lodges were constituted, a new Masonic hall was dedicated and cornerstones of a new Masonic Temple and three public school buildings were laid. Among the distinguished visitors present were M . ' . W . ' . KARL J. BAUMGARTNER. Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kansas and M . ' . W . ' . ARMAND H. BISHOP, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. A newly-made Colorado Master Mason must pass a satisfactory examination in open Lodge on his proficiency in the lecture of that degre within three months after the date upon which he was raised, and, failing to do so, shall forfeit his right to vote or to hold office in his Lodge during the continuance of such failure. A proposed amendment to increase the penalties was' withdrawn before action was taken. An amendment eliminating the waiting period of one year between the conferring of the Master Masons Degree and the petitioning of an other Masonic organization was defeated. An amendment to the constitution which would have approved the purpose of the Order of Demolay and authorized Colorado Lodges to foster the purposes of the Order of Demolay "in any manner commensurate with the vote of the membership and not in conflict with the By-Laws of the Lodge or this Grand Lodge" was defeated.
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The Grand Master refused permission for a Lodge to hold an outdoor meeting for conferral of the Master Mason degree. He also refused to approve a request to include emblems of the Eastern Star and of Rainbow for Girls on the cornerstone of an addition to a Masonic Temple. The Grand Master recommended the questions, "Are you engaged in any manner in the liquor traffic?" and "Do you agree not to become so engaged in the future?" be removed from petition blanks and "leave it entirely to the ballot box of each Constitutent Lodge whether or not a man is of Masonic timber." He quoted a rejected petitioner as saying, "You Masons are a bunch of damned hypocrites; you judge a man only by which side of the bar he is standing on." Two Masonic clubs were authorized to be organized by the Grand Lecturer for the purpose of laying the groundwork for the forming of two new Masonic Lodges. District Lecturers visited 147 of the 168 Lodges of the Jurisdiction at least one time during the year, a total of 416 visitations being made. The Grand Lecturer reported that in 36 Lodges none of the principal officers could confer the burial service and that two Worshipful Masters were unable to confer any part of any degree. The Centennial Celebration Committee reported it had a balance of $13,297.57 after taking care of all commitments. The balance was placed in the Proposed Grand Lodge Building Fund. CLARENCE L . BARTHOLIC, Grand M.asier
HARRY W . '^xitxoY,Grand
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CONNECTICUTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1962-63 ERNEST R. DAYTON, Grand Master
Lodges, 134
EARLE K . HALING, Grand
Members, 46,850
Secretary
Loss, 362
The 175th Annual Communication was held at Hartford April 3 and 4, 1963 with all Lodges represented and 16 Past Grand Masters in attendance. For the 12th consecutive year all Lodges were represented at the Communication. Nine Connecticut Lodges have less than 100 members and four have over 1,000 members. The past year 59 Lodges gained in membership and 70 lost, the remaining five were unchanged. Connecticut Lodges have 391 dual members. Past Grand Master CARLETON W Y C O F F TYLER (1943) died September 22, 1962 and ALBERT M . GESTER, Grand Senior Deacon, died October 13, 1962. A new Daytime Lodge was chartered and three new Masonic Temples were dedicated. The Daytime Lodge meets at 10:00 a.m. and is the first daytime Lodge to be chartered in Connecticut. The Grand Master recommended that Grand Lodge Rules and Regulations be amended to provide for the establishment of Actual Past Masters Lodges and that an authorized ritual for the conferring of the Actual Past Masters degree be adopted. A Standing Committee on Scholarships, consisting of five members, was established. The Grand Master had recommended the committee and ,that a Grand Lodge Scholarship Fund be set up with an initial appropriation of $5,000. H e also recommended an assessment of 25 cents per capita to finance the growing Youth Activities program. It was approved. He reported that DeMolay in Connecticut had shown an increase in membership of over 10 per cent the past year. Connecticut participated in the collection of text books for the Philippines and, as in Kansas, the response was so great that shipments of the books by the U. S. Navy were far behind the accumulation of books.
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The Grand Master issued a blanket dispensation at the start of his term authorizing Masonic Funeral Services for all decreased members of the Masonic Home and Hospital. The Deputy Grand Master, who prepares a report for the Grand Lodge, stated he had visited 33 Lodges and had participated in 73 other Masonic activities during the year, traveling over 5,000 miles in his Masonic activities. Connecticut Lodges are required to file monthly returns with the Grand Secretary and failure to do so results in a $1 fine. The fact that the total amount of such fines for the year was only $1 attests to the fact that Connecticut Lodges have prompt secretaries. A total of 166 Fifty-year Buttons were presented to Connecticut Masons during the year. Fifty-year members are exempt from Grand Lodge dues. The Masonic Home Endowment Fund was increased $117,742.83 during the year. On January 1, 1963 residents of the Home totaled 37 men and 68 women and in the Hospital there v/ere 69 men and 134 women. The Connecticut Grand Lodge per capita tax is $6. The Committee on Lodge Finances reported that only 67 Lodges operated within their income from dues and investments. FRANK HARVEY LINSLEY, Grand Master
EARLE YL. HALING, Grand Secretary
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Lodges, 25
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CHESTER R . JONES, Grand Secretary
Members,' 8,991
Gain, 34
The 158th Annual Communication was held at Wilmington October 2 and 3, 19iS3 with all Lodges represented and 14 Past Grand Masters and our Representative, F. W . HuKiLL, present. The Grand Master visited each Lodge in his Jurisdiction during the year. T h e Grand Secretary reported that Delaware's Hiram Lodge N o . 25 conferred all three Degrees on Larry Eugene Banks as a courtesy for Ellinwood Lodge N o . 217 of Kansas. The Grand Lodge Committee on Related Organizations reported 18 Related Organizations were recognized by the Grand Lodge and that all "have comported themselves in a manner creditable to Masonry." T h e Grand Lodge Scholarship Committee granted five scholarships of $500 each to five boys for a year, each being a renewal grant. Charters were granted to two new Lodges working under Dispensations. Cornerstones of a new Junior High School building and of a new Masonic Temple were laid. Four recommendations of the Grand Master were approved: 1. Masonic church Sunday on last Sunday in November; 2. Study of Physical Qualifications; 3. Study of Master Mason Degree Proficiency Requirements; and 4. Study of Standing and Special Committees of the Grand Lodge. A standing Masonic Education committee was established and its duties were outlined. An amendment to the Code was approved and adopted, providing for a Nominating Committee for each of the three Masonic Districts, with District N o . 1 nominating one candidate for the office of Jvmior Grand Warden; District No. 2 nominating one candidate for the office of Deputy Grand Master; and District No. 3 nominating one candidate for the office of Senior Grand Warden. The nominations for these offices shall be made first at the 159th Annual Communication in October, 1964, and shall advance in sequential order through ..the districts in sue-
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ceeding years. N o nominations are to. be made for the offices of Grand Master, Grand Treasurer or Grand Secretary. . The Grand Lodge Committee on DeMoIay reported it spent $878.44 during the year, which included sending the State Master Councilor and Senior Councilor to the International Supreme Council meeting at Miami, Florida. The Delaware Masonic Home had 32 guests at the end of the fiscal year, eight men and 24 women. LAWRENCE E . SIPPLE, Grand Master
CHESTER R . JONES, Grand
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1962 CoNVAss B. D E A N , Grand Master RAYMOND N . BABCOCK, Grand Secretary Lodges, 48 Members, 22,183 Loss, 440 The l42nd Annual Communication was held at Washington, D. C , December 19, 1962 with 43 Lodges represented and 11 Past Grand Masters and P G M WILLIAM H . ROHRMAN, our Representative, present.
P.G.M. W I L L I A M E . SCHOOLEY (1946) died January 21, 1962. Brother ScHOOLEY was well known to Kansas Masons, having visited this Jurisdiction on occasions with his long-time friend M . ' . W . ' . CLAUD F . YOUNG. A mid-year State Communication was held May 9 and a Special Communication was held November 4 for the purpose of attending divine worship. The Grand Lecturer erported exceptionally fine attendance at the Schools of Instruction, 38 sessions being held on Saturday nights. Of the 328 line officers of the 48 Lodges, the average attendance was 155 and 121 officers attended onehalf or more of the sessions. Seven special classes were held during the year, one for the instriiction of Stewards, one for the instruction of Deacons and Marshals and five for the instruction of Wardens. The average attendance at the schools was 31. A proposed amendment establishing a Grand Lodge Standing Committee on Americanism failed to get approval of the Jurisprudence Committee, T h e Committee stated an analysis revealed the proposed work of such a committee was already adequately handled by existing facilities within the Grand Lodge. The Committee on Masonic Education and Service made four recommendations; Uniform instruction of Candidates, Instruction in the catechism of the Master Mason Degree; use of recorded music for the Degrees when live talent was not available, and use of paid newspaper notices of meeting as a service particularly to sojourning and visiting Masons^ The Committee on Revision of the Grand Lodge Code reported that the work had been completed and the Grand Lodge approved the printing. P.G.M. CLAUD F . YOUNG of Kansas was one of the distinguished guests present at the Annual Communication. Sixty-nine Brethren were awarded fifty-year buttons during the year, and a fifty-year emblem was presented to Brother ALFRED B . CROSSLEY for.the Grand Lodge of Kansas. ' A Special Certificate was presented to RAYMOND N . BABCOCK, who retired as Grand Secretary, in recognition of his faithful and distinguished service. The Jurisprudence Committee gave its approval to a request for the formation of "The Fourth Estate Masonic Club." The idea was started by employees of The Washington Post who held Masonic merriberships. The Grand Master recommended the appointment of a Special Committee to consider the feasibility of requiring every visitor from outside the United States to present his credentials to a Sepcial Committee, which would examine them, and
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if satisfied he is a member of a Lodge in a Grand Lodge in fraternal relationship, issue him a certificate which would be authority to a Lodge to admit him without further examination. CHARLES B . GILLEY, Grand Master
J. AUGUST J O H N S O N , JR., Grand Secretary
FLORIDAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1962-63 W I L L I A M S . CHRISTIAN, Grand Master W M . A. W H I T C O M B , Grand Secretary Lodges, 293 Members, 70,620 Gain, 1,171 The 134th Annual Communication was held at Jacksonville April 16 to 18, 1963 with 283 Lodges represented and 15 Past Grand Masters and our representative. G R A N T G . GLIDER, present.
The revision of the Masonic Digest was reported completed and the Committee was authorized to let the printing contract as soon as this year's changes were incorporated in the Code. One drastic change was deletion in the Constitution of Laws all references to non-Masons as "Profanes." A uniform Code of By-Laws for Memorial Lodges in Florida was adopted. All Lodges were instructed by the Grand Master to report the names and addresses of all attorneys belonging to their respective Loge. The Attorneys were then sent information regarding recommending the Florida Masonic Home to clients in making out their wills. The Grand Master announced that the final 36 Florida Lodges had adopted the Uniform Code of By-Laws as prescribed by Florida Law. The Grand Lodge presented 85 fifty-year certificates during the year and 366 twenty-five year certificates. In his address to the Grand Lodge, the Grand Master expressed displeasure of the decision of the U. S. Supreme Court banning prayers in public schools. Reporting that a Florida Lodge had elected the same man as its Worshipful Master and Treasurer, the Grand Master urged legislation to prevent two Lodge elective oflicers being held by the same person. The Grand Master recommended a Regulation amended to read "Smoking in a Lodge Room is prohibited as long as the Great Lights are open on our Altar." The present Regulation prohibits smoking in Lodge rooms only during Degree Work. Bro. Grant G. Glider was nominated the new Grand Representative of Kansas. The Grand Lodge laid cornerstones of two new courthouses, two school buildings, a new Lodge building and a new mausoleum. Six Masonic Temples and Halls were dedicated. The Florida Monitors were revised and printed during the year. Four Lodges U . D. were chartered at this Grand Communication. Volume One of "History of Freemasonry in Florida" was printed and made available to the Craft the past year. It being reported that the sum of $180 allowed for funeral services at the Masonic Home made it impossible to secure a funeral contract, the amount was raised to $250. A Resolution was adopted providing for the razing of the present Grand Lodge building and for the entering into a contract for the construction of a new building at a cost of not to exceed $475,000. The Grand Secretary recommended advancing the opening of the Annual Communication a week, to the fourth Tuesday in April "to give more time for audit, review of financial records and the preparation of necessary reports for the Annual Session after the close of the Fiscal Year on March 31st. J O H N T . ROSE, J R . , Grand Master
W M . A. W H I T C O M B , Grand Secretary
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GEORGIA—1961-62 CLARENCE H . C O H E N , Grand Master...
Lodges, 484
DANIEL W . LOCKLIN, Grand Secretary
Members, 99,701
Loss, 603
The 176th Annual Commuication was held at Macon October 23 and 24, 1962, with 403 Lodges represented. Twenty Past Grand Masters and M A X L . SEGALL, our representative, attended. It was announced that this was the first membership loss since 1940. A new Lodge was chartered and four new Lodges were constituted. Cornerstone of five new Masonic Temples, two College Buildings, an Elementary School Building, a Hospital, a Church and a new Scottish Rite Temple were laid and a new Masonic Temple was dedicated. Fifty-year gold buttons were awarded to 112 Brethren, making a total of 1,380 such awards made by the Grand Lodge. Georgia Lodge Secretaries meet at the Masonic Home each February. The Grand Master attended all twelve District Conventions and reported' that several were "a waste of time" as the average attendance indicated one-third' of the Lodges sent no representation. In response to a protest, the Grand Master ruled that a Worshipful Master "has the right to initiate, control and terminate discussions; and to make and' second motions." The Grand Master also ruled a Lodge could sponsor a Pony League Baseball. Team but the name and number of the Lodge could not be placed on the shirts of the players. Commenting on this ruling the Jurisprudence Committee termed' the Grand Master's interpretation "too strict and that a desire of the Lodge toplace its name on the shirts of the players is not a violation of the "spirit" o£ the Grand Lodge Code. A Grand Lodge Committee on DeMolay was approved. A Resolution was presented raising the minimum initiation fees from $20 to $50. The Jurisprudence Committee drew up a substitute bill making $30 the minimum initiation fee and that was approved. The per capita tax, the initiation fee and the reinstatement fee for the Grand Lodge was increased from $1.50 to $2.50. Upon adoption of this increase the recommendation of the Jurisprudence Committee of increasing the per diem frotri $5 to $10 and mileage from three cents per mile to four cents per mile was approved. The Grand Master reported the case of a Candidate who wore a hearing aid, but did not have it on during the first section of a Degree. Later it was found that the Candidate had not heard the first Section. The Grand Master stated it showed a complete lack of investigation on the part of the Investigating Committee and ruled the Candidate must be re-obligated. The Grand Master recommended that the "Subordinate Lodges hold public installation so that their families may witness the solemn promises of ofiicers, invite non-Masons and the Press. 'We are living in an age of public relations and should cultivate such good relations in order to avoid notoriety." R A L P H A. PERRY, Grand Master
D A N I E L ' W . LOCKLIN, Grand
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IDAHO—1962-63 CHARLES F . GILL, Grand Master
Lodges,-84
HERBERT H . EBERLE, Grand Secretary
Members, 14,621
Loss, 218
The 97th Annual Communication. was held at Lewiston September 17 to 19, 1963 with 77 Lodges represented and: 18i Past Grand Masters present. The cornerstone of a new Masonic Temple was laid.
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The Grand Master attended each of the eleven District meetings and reported that every other elective and appointive Grand Lodge officer attended at least one. One Lodge celebrated its Centennial during the year, having been chartered by the Grand Lodge of Washington. The Annual Bald Mountain Communication of Hailey Lodge No. 16 was attended by representatives from 47 Idaho Lodges and by representatives from 20 other Grand Jurisdictions. In his address the Grand Master stated, "I have observed that some of our Lodge Halls are somewhat run down and in need of paint and repairs. As shabby quarters do not add to our stature in the public eye, I would suggest . . . Lodges make a survey of their property and . . . that steps be taken to make such improvements as the Lodge can bear." The 67 Worshipful Masters of Idaho Lodges who were in attendance were asked to stand and they were officially welcomed. Sixty Brethren were issued Worshipful Masters Certificates of Proficiency. Five Brethren were presented 50-year Certificates at the Grand Lodge Session making 65 such presentations made during the year. The Grand Secretary reported that of the 586 new Master Masons of the past two years, 207 have not passed their Third Degree Proficiency Test. The District Deputy Grand Master's Handbook was revised during the year and a Grand Officers Manual was compiled and printed. A Resolution was proposed which would recognize 25 Ancient Landmarks of Freemasonry and provide that they be printed in the Idaho Masonic Code and Digest. It was not adopted. A Resolution which would have established a $500 Scholarship to an Idaho High School graduate whose paper on some phase of Public Schools was judged best, was not adopted. Another Resolution failed to carry which would have provided that "final conviction of a felony in a criminal court shall be Prima Facie evidence that a Brother has committed an un-Masonic act and he shall be automatically expelled from all the rights and privileges of Freemasonry and for a period of one year after the completion of his sentence. Parole or probation." A Resolution was adopted which eliminated the Funeral Honors as a part of the graveside service. IVER J. LoNGETEiG, Grand Master
HERBERT H . EBERLE, Grand Secretary
ILLINOISâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1961-62 HAROLD D . ROSS, Grand Master
Lodges, 894
P A U L R . STEPHENS, Grand Secretary
Members, 231,539
Loss, 4,264
The 123rd Annual Communication was held at Chicago October 5 and 6, 1962 with 777 Lodges represented and seven Past Grand Masters in attendance. M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge ot Kansas, was one of the distinguished visitors present. Two Lodges consolidated during the year and cornerstones of three new Masonic Temples were laid and three Masonic Temples and a Scottish Rite Temple were dedicated. The Grand Secretary reported that dues of Illinois Lodges ranged from $8 (421/2%) to $20, the average being $10.45, and fees ranged from $50 ( 5 4 % ) to $150, the average being $68.40. An effort was made to eliminate the section of the Code barring Masonic membership to "any person who is engaged as his principal business or occupation, in the manufacture or distribution of intoxicating liquors, either wholesale or retail," but it was voted down.
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The Code was amended specifying "The Official Monitor and the Book of Ceremonies are the only books containing ritual and ceremonies authorized in Illinois. T h e possession or use of any sypher or alleged expose of the esoteric work of Masonry is an offense, which upon conviction, shall subject the offender to the severest Masonic penalty." Another Amendment adopted stated that the ritual "shall hereafter be subject to change only by the formal affirmative action of the Grand Lodge by twothirds vote at our annual meeting." The Lodges of the Chicago area maintain a Masonic Employment Bureau. It is supported by voluntary contributions from the Lodges of the area. The Bureau endeavors to find employment for men and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Master Masons and their legal dependents. One part of the report of the Committee on Chartered Lodges stated, "the per capita donation for charitable purposes was exactly 55 cents in the year just closing. In the same Lodges and during the same elapsed time, $1.70 was spent per capita for refreshments, etc. . . . the entertainment and refreshment expense was utilized by only such of the membership who attended Lodge . . . eight per cent of the total roster. A perfect attendance of the Brethren would boost the refreshment outlay per person to $20.40 for the year. The 55 cents for charity would remain undisturbed." The Illinois Masonic Enlightener, official publication of the Illinois Grand Lodge, is published quarterly and is mailed without charge to the entire membership. The cost was nearly $33,000. The Committee on Masonic Homes Endowment reported 48 Lodges gave $500 or more during the year, 11 Lodges gave $1,000 or more and two Lodges gave $2,000 each. One Brother gave $5,000. The Endowment Fund goal for the Homes is $25,000,000. HAROLD D . ROSS, Grand Master
PAUL R . STEPHENS, Grand Secretary
INDIANAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1962-63 JACK F . H E W S O N , Grand Master
Lodges, 547
D W I G H T L . SMITH, Grand Secretary
Members, 182,990
Loss, 1,276
The 146th Annual Communication was held at Indianapolis May 21 and 22, 1963 with 536 Lodges represented and 17 Past Grand Masters and our representative, D A L E A. ANDERSON, present.
M.". W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, was among the distinguished visitors present. Six Lodges celebrated centennials during the year and four of the Lodges were re-dedicated by the Grand Lodge. Five Masonic Temples were dedicated and cornerstones of two new Masonic Temples and a Scottish Rite Cathedral were laid. The ceremonies for dedication of Lodge Halls and for Laying of Cornerstones were revised and used for the first time as such the past year. The Grand Lodge Committee on Masonic Education conducted ten Masonic Forums during the year. The Grand Master called upon Indiana Lodges to hold tyled St. John the Evangelist Day celebrations and nearly 200 Lodges did so. Encouraged by the success steps were taken for statewide celebration of the Feast of St. John the Baptist. On January 12, 1963 the Grand Lodge of Indiana attained its l45th birthday and in celebration newly elected Masters, Wardens and Secretaries were invited to Indianapolis for a Founders' Day Conference. A capacity crowd of 1,044 attended representing 374 of the 547 Lodges.
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A Lodge working under Dispensation was chartered. During the year Bartimaeus Lodge U. D . was organized. It is an Occasional Lodge dedicated to conferring the Degrees of Masonry upon the seriously handicapped candidates of other Lodges. It is significant that the first candidate to receive the degrees of Masonry in this Lodge was totally blind, since Bartimaeus was the blind man in the Bible. The Masonic Home report stated "more than 4,000 worthy Brethren, their wives, widows and orphans have found refuge from the storms of life in this great humanitarian haven. Of the 500 guests in the Home at present, some 200 are patients in the modern hospital. T h e Home is supported by a per capita tax of $4 on every Master Mason and a per capita tax on $1 of every Eastern Star member. In addition voluntary contributions were nearly $150,000 during the past year." Plans have been started on the 150th Anniversary celebration of the Grand Lodge in 1968. The Jurisprudence Committee was authorized to make a special study of the legislative changes necessary for the adoption of dual and/or plural memberships and to report its recommendations at the next Annual Communication. A Regulation requiring an interval of at least four weeks between Degrees was adopted. Proficiency is the only present requirement for advancement. Action was deferred on the proposal of adding to the duties of the Grand Lecturer the responsibility of improving the rendition of the funeral or memorial service. A R T H U R A. OSBURN, Grand Master
D W I G H T L . SMITH, Grand Secretary
IOWAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1962-63 R A L P H C . BROWN, Grand Master
Lodges, 538
R A L P H E . W H I P P L E , Grand Secretary
Members, 90,794
Loss, 924
The 119th Annual Communication was held at Cedar Rapids September 18 and 19, 1963 with 369 Lodges represented and 15 Past Grand Masters present. M . ' . W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY, Past Grand Master of Kansas, was among the distinguished visitors present. Past Grand Master EARL B . DELZELL (1960-61) died February 5, 1963. Eight new Masonic Temples were dedicated and cornerstones of four were laid. This year the Grand Master increased the issues of the Grand Lodge Bulletin to eight and in four months the circulation was increased by 1,000 to a total of 12,200. Iowa Lodges are sending in news items for The Bulletin and now about a third of each issue is devoted to the department, "With the Craft in Iowa." The Grand Secretary reported that 2,233 Iowa Brethren are exempt from paying dues because of 50 years of membership. Fifty year certificates are provided by the Grand Lodge. Conferences for Lodge Secretaries were held at 11 sites during the year and 191 Secretaries attended. Two Lodges were given Grand Lodge approval to purchase buildings for Lodge Halls, one to erect a new building and a fourth to purchase and remodel a building. Four Lodge consolidations involving eight Lodges were completed. It was reported that the 538 Iowa Lodges had 5,517 regular meetings and 5,353 special meetings during the year. They received 2,158 petitions of which 2,04l petitioners were elected. The largest Iowa Lodge has 1,561 members and the smallest has 20. Five Lodges have 1,200 or more and eight have 27 or less. Iowa fees range from $40
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(313 Lodges) to $100 (2 Lodges) and dues from $7.00 (240 Lodges) to $15 (4 Lodges). Bro. WILLIAM F . D E A N was reported as Iowa's oldest Mason, having been raised over 80 years ago. The Committee on Masonic Education reported a total of 1,600 Masons attended the 15 Work Shops held during the year. The Iowa Masonic Sanitarium has a 64-bed capacity and at the time of the Grand Communication there were 49 patients. The Committee on the Proposed Home for Independent Elderly Masons reported its activities and presented a Resolution that a Special Committee be authorized to sponsor the formation of a non-profit corporation to proceed with the establishment of a Masonic retirement Home, without financial obligation to the Grand Lodge of Iowa, requiring 75 per cent of the apartments to be sold before any contracts could be let. The Resolution was rejected. In Iowa not less than one-half of the required fee shall accompany the petition and the remainder shall be paid before the degree of Fellowcraft is conferred. The Iowa per capita is $3, of which 15 cents goes to the Field Financial Aid Fund, 65 cents to the Masonic Sanitarium Fund and $2.20 to the General Fund. G L E N N P. W I L S O N , Grand Master
R A L P H E . W H I P P L E , Grand Secretary
KENTUCKYâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1961-62 COLUMBUS JAMES HYDE, Grand Master
Lodges, 470
A L P H E U S E . O R T O N , Grand Secretary
Members, 100,297
Loss, 358
The 162nd Annual Communication was held at Louisville October 16 to 18, 1962 with 441 Lodges represented and our representative, HERBERT H . BENNETT, and 18 Past Grand Masters present. This year's loss in membership was the first loss in 21 years. P.G.M, EDWIN C . LANBERG (1931-32) died April 25, 1962, P.G.M. M. OBADIAH FIELDS (1941-42) died February 19, 1962 and P.G.M. BOSWELL BUSH
HODGKIN (1939-40) died September 19, 1962. SAMUEL E . PARIS, Grand Senior Warden, was killed in an airplane accident on May 10, 1962. H e and three other Masons were flying to a Shrine meeting at Bowling Green when the accident happened. Approximately 17,000 Masons with their families and friends attended "Masonic Fraternal Day" held in Freedom Hall, Louisville, on June 17, 1962. All Bodies of Masonry and appendant bodies of Masonry, women's organizations and youth organizations took part. During the year the State of Kentucky was divided into four Areas with each Area presided over by an Elective Grand Lodge Officer. Each Area held an Area Meeting after the conclusion of their respective District Meetings. T h e new idea was reported a "huge success." Cornerstones of a new Masonic Temple and of a new Church building were laid. A Candidate, after having been favorably reported, accepted part time employment as a bartender, but when informed this was contrary to Masonic law, discontinued his employment. The Grand Master ruled he should be granted the privilege of receiving his Degrees of Masonry. The Grand Master recommended that "when a Lodge reaches a membership of 500 it must favorably approve a request to create a new Lodge within its jurisdiction, providing said request has been approved by the Grand Lodge." The Jurisprudence Committee recommended it "lie over for one year." At the last Annual Communication an amendment to the Constitution providing "A candidate for initiation must be a free-bom white man, of the age of
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eighteen years or more and of good report" was laid over for a year. At this communication the Jurisprudence Committee stated, "that this provision which constitutes an ancient Landmark, should not be reduced below twenty-one years" and that recommendation of the committee was adopted. N o action was taken on the Grand Master's recommendation that a Committee of three Past Grand Masters be appointed to decide matters concerning appendant bodies in the Jurisdiction of Kentucky. The Jurisprudence Committee asked for further information on the suggested plan of organizing a State Secretaries' Assn. to be delivered in time for a report at the next Annual Communication. Kentucky has 305 Lodges with memberships under 200 and only 10 with memberships over 1,000, the largest having 1,666 members. The smallest has 19 members. Kentucky fees range from $30 to $95, the average being $45.16, and dues range from $6.50 to $20, the average being $8.84. Kentucky awarded 289 Fifty-year Masonic Service Buttons and Gold Life Membership Cards, making a grand total of 3,894 to date. JAMES W . E L A M , Grand Master
A L P H E U S E . O R T O N , Grand
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LOUISIANAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1962 DwiGHT A. D A H M E S , Grand Master D. PETER LAGUENS, JR., Grand Secretary Lodges, 278 Members, 51,421 Gain, 187 The 152nd Annual Communication was held at New Orleans February 4 and 5, 1963 with 273 Lodges represented and 20 Past Grand Masters in attendance. Representatives of the Knights Templar, Shrine, Grotto and Grand Consistory took part in the Flag Presentation at the opening of Grand Lodge. P.G.M. ROBERT W . CRETNEY (1950) died as the result of a tragic accident on March 26, 1962. Two Lodges received Centennial Plaques during the year. Cornerstones of four new Lodge Temples and a new Courthouse were laid and six Lodge Halls were dedicated. A new Lodge was constituted and a Charter was granted to a new Lodge U.D. at the Annual Communication. ' The Grand Master gave permission to a Lodge to use both English and Italian in its Degree work. The Grand Lodge approved the Grand Master's recommendation of the appointment of a Special DeMolay Committee and that "we wholeheartedly join with other Masonic groups to form the Louisiana Youth Foundation, Inc." The incoming Grand Master was directed to appoint a Special Committee to make a study of a formal pension system for Grand Lodge employees and make a report at the next Annual Communication. The Grand Lodge per capita was raised to $2. Each Lodge must also send the Grand Lodge $2 for each Degree conferred. A Resolution providing for statewide Jurisdiction was referred to the 1964 Grand Communication for action as was a Resolution to permit examination of a Candidate by a Special Committee either in open Lodge or a room in the Lodge Hall. An exhibition of the DeMolay Degree was given the evening of the first day of the Grand Communication by a selected team from New Orleans chapters. The State Master Counselor of DeMolay appeared before the Grand Lodge on the second day and spoke briefly on the need for dedicated guidance of the Masonic Fraternity to Chapters of DeMolay.
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A 50-year member was presented who was attending his 48th consecutive Grand Lodge Annual Communication. Louisiana has a committee, "Grand Attorney" consisting of two Brothers appointed by the Grand Master. The Senior Past Grand Master, who presided in 1921, was presented with a new Past Grand Master's Apron by the Grand Master. The Grand Lodge has a Special Committee to Create Interest in Lodge work and Attendance. It recommended three activities for Lodges: Youth Night, public meeting for invited members of Mason's families, friends and relatives, and special program in observance of public education. Commenting, . the Grand Master stated, "Many of our Worshipful Masters have not taken advantage of materials." L. V. NoLES, Grand Master
D . PETER LAGUENS, JR., Grand Secretary
MAINEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1962-63 RAYMOND M . RIDEOUT, SR., Grand Master
Lodges, 209
EARLE D . WEBSTER, Grand Secretary
Members, 47,474
Loss, 267
The l44th Annual Communication was held at Portland May 7 and 8, 1963 with 192 Lodges represented, 13 Past Grand Masters present, and our Representative, RAYMOND M . RIDEOUT, SR., who is the Grand Master of Masons of Maine, very much present. A new Masonic Hall was dedicated during the year. The Committee on Masonic Education and Lodge Service prepared, printed and distributed a booklet, "Guide for Masters and Wardens." Six Area meetings were held and a Speakers Bureau maintained which resulted in more than 250 addresses being delivered. The Blood Bank Program, started nine years ago, had a successful year with 121 Lodges cooperating in the program. A total of 981 pints of blood were donated during the year, valued at $29,000. A brother who gives at least a pint is presented a "Donor Pin" and 127 of them were given this year. The Grand Master reported the legislature had enacted a bill which exempts fraternal Lodges from taxes on property used for non-profit Lodge purposes. Portions of property used for commercial purposes will be taxed on a pro rata basis. The Grand Master called two Masonic Conferences between all the Grand Bodies of Masonry and Concordant Orders, and other interested Brethren, to sit down together and discuss mutual problems, plans and programs. All were so enthusiastic about results that a third conference was agreed upon in the Fall. The Grand Master instituted an unusual program which he entitled, "Masonic Answer to Communism." He quoted Bro. J. EDGAR HOOVER of the F.B.I., who said, "It is appalling that some members of our society continue to deplore and criticize those who stress Communist danger." The program worked up by the Grand Lodge consisted of Anti-Communist Films, made available by the Armed Forces, shown in every type of Masonic meetingsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Area Meetings, District Meetings, Lodge Meetings, Master and Warden Association meetings and some church and club meetings. The total registration at the 21 District Meetings was 1,090, the smallest attendance being 29 and the largest l 6 l . Only one Lodge had 100 per cent officer attendance. The largest Maine Lodge has 1,241 members and the smallest has 48. Twelve Lodges increased their annual dues and 16 Lodges raised their fees during the year. The Grand Master urged all Lodges to re-appraise their economy and not to hesitate to raise dues and fees if such were needed to support a good Masonic program.
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• Maine Lodges paid-$23,672 for Maisonic relief from their own funds during the year, the largest sum reported for relief for several years. Seventy-two Lodges have no Charity Fund. Several Lodges were reported "studying and considering the problem of helping create new chapters" of DeMolay. The Masonic Education and Lodge Service committee reported that the Maine program of candidate instruction has been adopted in its entirity by the Grand Lodge of Nevada. • • H A Y M O N D M . RIDEOUT, SR., Grand Master
EARLE D . WEBSTER, Grand Secretary
MARYLAND—1962 M A R T I N H . KINSINGER, Grand Master •
:Lodges, 128
GERALD M . P I N E , Grand Secretary
Members, Ai^A9A
Loss, 53
The 176th Annual Communication was held at Baltimore November 20 and 21, 1962 with all Lodges represented, 10 Past Grand Masters and NORMAN P. W A L T E R S , our representative, in attendance. The Grand Lodge has a semi-annual Communication in May. The Grand Lodge presented 111 Fifty year emblems and ten Sixty year emblems during the year. The Grand Master made mention of one 60-year emblem •which he presented, saying the recipient "had celebrated his one hundredth birthday :a few months before and is very active in the community, attends Lodge regularly and sings in the choir of the Methodist church every Sunday morning." The annual Corn Husking and Harvest at the Masonic Home was attended by 5,584 Masons. The Home endowment fund increased about $180,000 during the year. It cost over §400,000 to operate the Home the past year, about half of which comes from assessments and initiation fees and the balance from investments. Every Maryland Mason contributes $4 per capita to the support of the Home. Commenting on the Educational Program, the Grand Master, in his address, said, "I believe that the Program has produced better and more lasting results than anything else during the past two years. I am very happy to see use which is being made of the material provided and the imagination displayed by the Worshipful Masters in getting this material to the members." The membership of Lodges in Baltimore City totals 23,401, while the membership in all other Lodges in Maryland totals 25,093. One Lodge was given permission to build a new Temple and another to purchase property adjacent to its Temple. The average number of visitors at the Grand Lodge Museum was reported to b e 43 per day, compared with 30 the previous year. One visitor, unnamed, was .'from Kansas. The Grand Lecturer reported that 154 Lodges of Instruction were held, one in 'the German language, and that the Schools were well attended. Also the 29th Annual Summer Lodge of Instruction in the Ritual was held in the Temple in Baltimore for eight weeks. The average attendance was 296, representing 70 iLodges. The average number of g:uests in the Masonic Home the past year was 78. N e w furniture has been purchased for over 80 per cent of the 130 guest rooms. T h e Board of Trustees reported that the cost of operating the Home again increased during the past year. Maryland Lodges take turns in conducting religious services on Sundays for the guests of the Masonic Home arid in furnishing entertainment on other days. E R N E S T L . POYER, Grand Master
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Lodges, 290
DAVID E . PALMER, Grand
Members, 69,543
Secretary
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The 110th Annual Communication was held at St. Paul March 20 and 21, 1963 with 247 Lodges represented and 10 Past Grand Masters present. Past Grand Master EDWIN J. T. SIMON (1929) died July 16, 1962. A new Lodge was constituted, a Lodge was dedicated and cornerstones of the new Shrine Temple, a new Elementary School building and a new Masonic Temple were laid. On April 13 the Grand Master presented Bro. THOMAS Y U L D , at the Masonic Home, a birthday gift on his 105th birthday. H e is recognized as the oldest living Mason in North America. The Grand Master presents the "Grand Master's Award" to Lodges who compete for it by entering bound reports of the Lodge program for the year. Plaques were given to the winning Lodges. The Grand Master issued a dispensation allowing certain changes in the Masonic Burial Service to fit terms for a Jewish Service when such a service was requested. There were 258 Fifty-year emblem presentations made during the year. Two Lodge consolidations were affected during the year. A Resolution was presented which would have eliminated the Regulation which stated any work of a Lodge must be completed at the same Communication at which it was commenced, but it was withdrawn before bringing up to a vote. A Resolution which would have exempted 50-year members from payment of Lodge dues and Grand Lodge per capita was defeated. The Grand Lodge approved a campaign to raise $1,100,000 by voluntary contributions from individual members of Constituent Lodges to the Masonic Memorial Hospital Fund, Inc. for the purpose of constructing an addition of two floors upon the Masonic Memorial Hospital at the University of Minnesota. The third floor of the present two-floor hospital would accommodate 50 bed patients and the fourth floor would be for research laboratories and facilities. The hospital is for the care and treatment of patients, regardless of race or creed, who are suflfering from cancer. A plan for Life Memberships was presented and referred to the incoming Grand Master for further study. A Resolution was adopted which would permit a Lodge to secure a Degree Team once a year for the conferral of one degree. , A Resolution was adopted to permit a Lodge to hold two Communications upon the same day if one of them was a Lodge of Sorrow or a Communication called to conduct a Masonic Funeral Service of a deceased Brother. A Resolution, which would have permitted balloting collectively on two or more petitions, was read and then withdrawn by its sponsors. Lodges were given authority to give financial support to the Minnesota DeMolay Foundation, Inc. EDWIN W . T O M S , Grand Master
DAVID E . PALMER, Grand
Secretary
MISSISSIPPIâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1962 J. A L L E N CABANISS, Grand Master
Lodges, 311
CECIL A. T H O R N , Grand
Members, 50,872
Secretary
Gain, 93
The l45th Annual Communication was held at Jackson February 12 and 13, 1963 with 277 Lodges represented, 20 Past Grand Masters and our Representative, ROBERT W . H I N T O N , / R . , present. P. G. M. P A U L MONTRAVILLE W E S T (1946) died October 19, 1962, P. G. M.
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M A R S H H A I N E R ( 1 9 2 8 ) died January 11, 1963 and SIDNEY FERGUSON CURTIS, who
served the Grand Lodge of Mississippi as Grand Secretary for more than 20 years, died April 27, 1962. Cornerstones of a new Masonic Hall and of the new cottage at the Masonic Home were laid during the year. The Grand Master recommended that in the future Grand Lodge be opened on Monday night so business could be concluded on Tuesday so as to allow ( 1 ) more Brethren to attend who cannot take more time away from their work; and ( 2 ) to cut down Grand Lodge expense. The matter was laid over until the next Annual Communication for a decision. The Finance Committee approved the recommendation of the Grand Master that "the moneys in our Endowment Fund in excess of one million dollars be used as necessary for the rebuilding of our Masonic Home." A Resolution was introduced which would have provided for the publication in the Book of Annual Proceedings the names and dates of all who received the three Degrees during the year, and the names and dates of all Affiliates as "valuable information for posterity." T h e Finance Committee recommended that, because of increased cost and work, the Resolution be not adopted. Eligibility for 50-year Emblems was changed from 50 years consecutive to 50 years cumulative. A Charter was granted to a new Lodge U. D . The Jurisprudence Committee ruled that a Lodge could sponsor and pay the expenses of a boy to Boys State. The Jurisprudence Committee turned down the request of a Lodge to enter a float in a Christmas Parade. The By-Laws were amended to permit the Junior Grand Warden to serve on the Masonic Home Board. Other members of the Board are the Grand Master, Senior Grand Warden. Grand Secretary, two members appointed by the Grand Master and one member elected by the Grand Lodge. The Order of Job's Daughters was added to those of Rainbow for Girls and DeMolay as approved organizations for sponsorship by Lodges and for using Lodge Rooms. The Past Master's Degree was conferred on 100 Candidates at the Grand Communication and the fees were donated to the Building Fund of the Masonic Home. New Regulations on how Dispensations for a new Lodge are secured and rules of procedure were outlined by the adoption of a new section of the Rules and Regulations. JAMES THOMAS B R O W N , Grand Master
CECIL A. T H O R N , Grand Secretary
MISSOURIâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1961-62 ROBERT H . M A N N , Grand Master
Lodges, 594
ELMER W . W A G N E R , Grand Secretary
Members, 121,676
Loss, 934
The l 4 l s t Annual Communication was held at St. Louis September 25 and 26, 1962 with 467 Lodges represented, 17 Past Grand Masters and our representative, J. MORGAN DONELSON present.
M . ' . W.". ARMAND H . BISHOP, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, was among the distinguished guests present. One new Lodge was chartered, one Lodge surrendered its Charter and two Lodges consolidated during the year. Deputy Grand Master R. JASPER SMITH died January 8, 1962, P. G. M. WILLIS JOSEPH BRAY (1944) died December 17, 1961 and P. G. M. W I L L I A M
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Fifty-year Emblems were presented to 318 Missouri Brethren during the year and several were presented at the Grand Lodge Session. The Endowment Fund of the Masonic Home received a bequest which amounted to over a million dollars. Guests in the Home increased from 366 to 378 during the year and at the end of the year 163 were permanent patients of the Hospital, which was within two of the hospital's total capacity. Contributions to the Home Christmas and Entertainment Fund for the year from Lodges and other organizations and individuals amounted to |7,221.30. "The Missouri Freemason," published by the Committee on Masonic Education, is sent without charge to any Missouri Mason who requests it. T h e mailing list was reported to total 17,000. The Committee on Building Supervisory Board reported it approved building or purchase of buildings or real estate or for repairs for 20 Lodges. The Masonic Employment Bureau of St. Louis and St. Louis County found jobs for 245 Masons, and for wives, widows, mothers, sons and daughters of Master Masons, an increase of 33 over last year. Election of Grand Lodge officers was changed from the second day to the afternoon of the first day of the Annual Communication. A By-Law was adopted providing the Senior Grand Warden and Junior Grand Warden assume the prerogatives, powers and duties of the Deputy Grand Master, in that order, in case of a vacancy for any reason. A By-Law was adopted eliminating the need of opening a Lodge when funeral ceremonies were the only item of business. In his message the Grand Master stated, " W e can and should give more thought to the selection of Lodge officers. W e should start younger men in line whenever possible. Remember, Brethren, that officers are elected to provide leadership for the Lodge, and therefore the capabilities for leadership cannot be ignored in selecting officers." MARTIN B . DICKINSON, Grand Master
ELMER W . WAGNER, Grand Secretary
NEBRASKAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1962-63 ERNEST O . V A N W E Y , Grand Master Lodges, 273
CARL R . GREISEN, Grand Secretary
Members, 45,653
Loss, 210
The 106th Annual Communication was held at Lincoln June 4 and 5, 1963 with 243 Lodges represented and 22 Past Grand Masters and HOWARD J. H U N T E R , our representative in attendance. M.'. W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Master of Kansas, as among the distinguished visitors present. Cornerstones of the new Library building at Kearney State Teachers College and of the Memorial Hospital building were laid and three new Masonic Temples were dedicated. The Grand Master announced the gift of 50 acres of land to the Grand Lodge. It is adjacent to Government-owned land around a lake and was given for the purpose of developing it into a Masonic Retreat, where Masonic families could vacation or for a summer camps for youth organizations identified with Masonry. The printing of the revised Monitor of Ceremonies was completed and distribution was. made during the year. Two Lodges consolidated and one Lodge surrendered its Charter. The Masonic Manor apartment building being constructed in Omaha under Grand Lodge supervision was announced to be progressing satisfactorily and would be ready for at least partial occupancy by the end of 1963.
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The Grand Master ruled a blind man would be eligible to petition and that if elected could receive the degrees of Masonry. H e added, "If he was a good moral man he could give a great deal to Masonry." The Grand Master also ruled that a Brother who rents a building to a store selling liquor, a Brother who operates a liquor store in California, and an Iowa Mason who works in a Nebraska liquor store, are all in violation of Nebraska Masonic Law and recommended that charges be filed against each of them. The Grand Master recommended a Committee of Masonic Education be appointed in each Subordinate Lodge, and charged with the duty of promoting better Lodge attendance. The Grand Master recommended that the Committee on Grand Lodge Business Affairs make a thorough study of services rendered by the Grand Lodge oiBce to the various Bodies . . . (and) have authority to fix charges to be paid by each Body using the Grand Lodge office, equipment, space and personnel. The Grand Secretary reported 207 Fifty-year buttons were presented during the year. The Grand Lodge held eight Lodge Secretary meetings during the year and they were "well attended." The Grand Secretary's report stated 83 Nebraska Lodges failed to raise a Master Mason during the past Masonic year. Nebraska's oldest Lodge Secretary in point of service has served 42 years. Fifteen other Secretaries have served 25 years or more. The' Committee on Public Relations reported that the story of the outcome of the Grand Lodge election would be released to all Nebraska news media with mats of the new Grand Master going to all newspapers. R A L P H M . CARHART, Grand Master
CARL R . GREISEN, Grand Secretary
NEVADAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;19)61-62 WALTER A. RAY, Grand Master EDWARD C . PETERSON, Grand Secretary Lodges, 30 Members, 6,530 Gain, 190 The 98th Annual Communication was held at Henderson November 12 and 13, 1962 with all Lodges represented and 16 Past Grand Masters present. Two Lodges U.D. were constituted and consecrated, one being a daylight Lodge at Las Vegas, and another Lodge U . D . was constituted as a regular Lodge. Cornerstones of a High School building, a Junior High School building and a new building at the University of Nevada, two National Guard Armories and a building at the Girls' Training Center were laid by the Grand Lodge during the year. The Grand Secretary read the complete list of the 104 Master Masons who died during the year. Nevada Lodges have group liability insurance handled by the Grand Lodge through its Committee on Insurance. One Lodge asked to have its group insurance cancelled so it could be placed with a local agent. The Grand Master ruled this could not be done and that all Lodges must participate in the Grand Lodge Insurance Program. One Lodge raised its annual dues to $15. N e w Master Masons in Nevada must wait a full year before they can petition other Bodies whose membership is predicated upon Lodge membership. The Grand Master reported presenting a 50-year button to the Mason who was Master of his Lodge when he received the degrees 35 years ago. The Grand Master issued two proclamations, one requiring all Lodges to observe Washington's Birthday by holding a suitable program commemorating his 230th birthday, and declaring the week of October 21, 1962 as Public School
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Week and requiring all Lodges to have a meeting, open to the public, honoring the Public Schools. The Grand Master issued an edict to all Lodges advising them that the Masonic News-Digest with headquarters in Canada did not have the approval of the Grand Master. H e stated the publication "was using an especially obnoxious and underhanded method through the mails to secure advertising." Any Proposed new Resolutions must be in the hands of the Grand Secretary at least 60 days prior to the Annual Communication and he shall immediately transmit a copy thereof to each member of the Jurisprudence Committee and to each Constituent Lodge. An Emergency Resolution may be presented at the Annual Session by majority consent of the Grand Lodge. JAMES P. W H I T M O R E , Grand Master
EDWARD C . PETERSON, Grand Secretary
NEW HAMPSHIREâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1962-63 RAYMOND C . D U N C A N , Grand Master
HAROLD O . CADY, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 82 Members, 17,387 Gain, 4 The 174th Annual Communication was held at Manchester May 15, 1963 with 81 Lodges represented, five Past Grand Masters present along with our representative, P.G.M. RALPH C . LAING. A semi-annual communication was held November 20, 1962 with 74 Lodges represented. At the same time meetings of the District Lodge of Instruction and of the Masonic Home corporation were held. The Grand Master appoints District Deputy Grand Master and District Deputy Grand Lecturers for each of the eight New Hampshire Masonic districts and they are installed at the regular installation ceremonies for the Grand Officers. Per Capita was raised from $2 to $3, 25 cents of which goes to the,Masonic Home and 5 cents to the Masonic Service Association. Each Entered Apprentice pays $2 which goes to the George Washington National Memorial Association and $5 additional, of which S3 is for the support of the Grand Lodge and $2 for the Grand Lodge Relief Fund. Then each Lodge remits $10 for each Candidate receiving the Master Mason's degree, which goes to the Masonic Home for its Management and Support. A Lodge is invited to confer the First Section of the Entered Apprentice degree during the semi-annual Grand Lodge session. Fifteen are elected as Trustees of the Corporation of the Masonic Home, three being named each year for a 5-year term. Guests at the Home totaled 39, of which 15 were men and 24 were women. A new Masonic Temple was dedicated during the year. The Grand Master approved the request of the Grand Lodge of Kansas to confer the Entered Apprentice and Fellowcraft degrees on FRANCIS KALLENBACK for Wakarusa Lodge No. 402. Bro. KELLENBACK was stationed at Pease A.F.B. Sixty-eight Fifty year Medals were presented during the year. The Grand Master recommended and the Grand Lodge approved an assessment of 50 cents, levied against all members except those in the Armed Forces, 50-year members and members whose dues have been remitted for financial reasons. Of the amount, 10 cents goes to the Committee on Masonic Education, 10 cents to the Committee on DeMolay and 30 cents to the Masonic Service Assn. for its hospitalization program. The DeMolay Committee reported that it arranged for a DeMolay chapter to present the Mother's Degree on television on Mothers' Day. A New Hampshire DeMolay chapter won the New England championship Ritualistic Contest. The Committee on Returns reported it took 26 letters and phone calls by the Grand Secretary to correct errors in Lodge Annual Reports. GEORGE BRADFORD W A R D , Grand Master
HAROLD O . CADY, Grand
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NEW JERSEYâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1962-63 CLAUDE D . V A N STONE, Grand Master
HARVEY C . W H I L D E Y , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 291 Members, 104,955 Loss, 1,150 The 176th Annual Communication was held at Atlantic City April 24 and 25, 1963 with all Lodges represented and 18 Past Grand Masters and our Representative, JULIUS W . LODGEK, in attendance.
P.G.M. J O H N C . BARBOUR (1953) died May 25, 1962. A party was given on June 9, 1962 for Grand Secretary HARVEY C . W H I L D E Y commemorating the completion of 40 years of service in the Grand Lodge Office. Cornerstones of two Masonic Temples were laid. The Grand Master and his Grand Officers presented the Grand Lodge with a new American flag and staff and it was used in the opening ceremonies. One Lodge celebrated its 175th anniversary, four their 100th, one its 75th and one its 50th during the year. Gold tokens, emblematic of Fifty Years of membership, were presented to 403 Brethren during the year, including P.G.M. ARTHUR P. JOHNSON. There were three "Gold Collar Nights" in N e w Jersey the past year, a term used to designate a meeting when a father raises his son. Money for awards for outstanding work in DeMolay and in Rainbow for Girls came by contributions from 20 Lodges and the Past Masters Association of North N e w Jersey. The total contributed was $1,108. The Grand Master met twice during the year with heads of Collateral Masonic Bodies to discuss mutual problems and to make plans that would be mutually beneficial. The desire for a permanent organization was expressed and the Grand Master "strongly recommended" further action. The Grand Lodge did not adopt the Grand Master's recommendation that Youth Awards to DeMolay and Rainbow for Girls be made a permanent activity. The Grand Master's recommendation that a Grand Representative who did not attend two consecutive Annual Communications be subject to removal, was also not adopted. A Resolution was adopted making it mandatory that the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States shall be given at every regular and emergent Lodge communication except those called to conduct funeral services. A recommended design for District Deputy Grand Masters' aprons was not adopted. The Grand Master recommended the Grand Lodge recognize the New Jersey State Masonic Bowling Assn. and that a suitable trophy to be known as the Grand Master's Perpetual Trophy be awarded at the annual tournament to the winning five-man team. The Grand Lodge did not adopt the recommendation. A proposed 2 5-cent per capita assessment for DeMolay and Rainbow for Girls fund was discussed and action on the matter was deferred until the 1964 Annual Communication. Action on an increase of percapita from $1.00 to $1.75 was also deferred until the next Grand Communication. No action was taken on a recommendation to have a cipher, or code book, formulated by the Committee on Ritual. HORACE D . CARL, Grand Master
HARVEY C . W H I L D E Y , Grand Secretary
NEW MEXICOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1962-63 Lodges, 63
Members, 15,290
L A M O I N E LANGSTON, Grand Master
Gain, 10
CHANDLER C . THOMAS, Grand Secretary
The 86th Annual Communication was held at Albuquerque March 18 and 19, 1963 with all Lodges Represented and 16 Past Grand Masters and our Representative, H O W E L L GRIMES, present.
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P.G.M. WALTER FORCE EDWARDS (1948-49) died February 1, 1962. Cornerstones of two new Masonic Temples were laid and the Temples were dedicated. Another new Temple was dedicated and the cornerstone of a new High School building was laid. Bro. J O H N D . CUNNINGHAM of Kansas, Executive Secretary of the Masonic Service Association, gave the oration at the Grand Lodge Communication. The Grand Master visited each of the New Mexico Lodges during the year, "most of them on the regular meeting night." Two Lodges set to work Under Dispensation on June 16, 1962 and October 4, 1962 respectively, were granted charters at the Annual Communication and were allowed to vote for the balance of the session. Building plans and the financing method of a new Lodge hall were approved. Three Lodges increased dues, one from $9 to $12, one from $6 to $10 and one from $10 to $15. Following a decision of the Grand Master regarding assessments, the Grand Lodge adopted the following: " N o assessment shall be imposed upon the membership of any Lodge unless authorized and approved by the membership following the same procedure as for a change in the By-Laws." A section covering New Lodge Buildings was adopted which stated " A Lodge may, after due notice to all locally resident members, by a two-thirds vote of those present at a stated meeting, elect to construct a new Lodge Building" providing plans and specifications and the manner of financing be presented to the Board of Directors for their approval. After a Lodge had asked the Grand Master to approve plans for holding a raffle, the Grand Lodge added a section to its Code which stated, "No Lodge or other organization basing tis membership upon Masonic affiliation shall hold or sponsor any lottery of any kind nor permit any such lottery to be held on premises owned or operated by it. The Grand Secretary's annual salary was raised to $7,200, the Grand Lecturer's salary to $6,900 and the Grand Treasurer's salary to $1,000. Fourteen loans were made to students, totaling $5,175. A breakfast for Lodge Secretaries and one for Masters and Wardens feature the morning of the second day of the Grand Communication. HOWARD M . SLEEPER, Grand Master
CHANDLER C . THOMAS, Grand Secretary
NORTH CAROLINAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1962-63 CHARLES C . RICKER, Grand Master
Lodges, 364
CHARLES A. HARRIS, Grand Secretary
Members, 63,532
Gain, 599
The 176th Annual Communication was held at Asheville April 16 and 17, 1963 with 288 Lodges represented and 16 Past Grand Masters present. A new Masonic Temple was dedicated and the cornerstone of the new Temple of the New Bern York Rite Bodies was laid. Five new Lodges were constituted during the year and one was granted a Charter at this Grand Communication. A total of 176 Veterans' Emblems and Veterans' Award Certificates were presented during the year of 1962 and 55 Diamond Jubilee Awards and Diamond Jubilee Certificates presented. The Code Commission has started work on Volume III and Index of the North Carolina Masonic Digest. The Lodge Service Commission approved requests of six Lodges to borrow money for construction and/or improvements of Temples. The Loans ranged from $3,750 to $35,000. Eight other Lodges were reported studying building programs.
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A new fire proof dormitory building is under construction at the Masonic and Eastern Star Home. It will house 25 additional guests. The average membership of Lodges in North Carolina is 174, which is considerably under the average in the United States, which was reported to be 252. The smallest North Carolina Lodge has 26 members and the largest has 1,124 members. The Committee on DeMolay, making its first report, stated it had accomplished very little during the year. It recommended that a DeMolay committee be named from each of the 58 Masonic Districts instead of one from each of the five Areas. The Grand Master's recommendation that the Code be revised so as to eliminate the formal opening of a Lodge for the purpose of conducting a Masonic Funeral, was referred to the incoming Grand Master for study as was also his recommendation that pallbearers at a Masonic funeral need not be Master Masons if the family desired some who were not Masons. The Grand Lodge authorized the purchasing of an automobile for the use of the Grand Master and the Grand Secretary. The incoming Grand Master was authorized to appoint a committee to ascertain the merits and/or demerits of dual and/or plural memberships, with recommendations to be made at the next Annual Communication. Another committee was authorized to provide for a special committee "to explore and study the feasibility of making loans from the Foundation for a certain percentage of costs of erecting or renovating Masonic Temples at a low rate of interest, or of establishing a revolving Building Fund." W I L L I A M EDWARD BURRIER, Grand Master
CHARLES A. HARRIS. Grand Secretary
NORTH DAKOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1962-63 E D W I N A. HAAKENSON, Grand Master
Lodges, 122
CLIFFORD E . MILLER, Grand Secretary
Members, 13,572
Loss, 119
The 74th Annual Communication was held at Williston June 17 to 19, 1963 with 91 Lodges represented and 14 Past Grand Masters present. Grand Lodge opens with an evening session the first day, which features receptions of distinguished guests. Past Grand Masters, 50-year Masons, Grand Representatives, District Deputy Grand Masters and District Deputy Grand Lecturers. Breakfasts for District Deputy Grand Masters and Lecturers are held the morning of the second day. Commenting on the continued loss in membership, the Grand Master said, " W e feel that the future of Masonry is in our youth and we are pleased to see that many of the Lodges are assisting in community youth programs. Boy Scouts, DeMolay, and in sending a boy to Boys' State and numerous other youth activities. W e highly commend these fine efforts." The Grand Lodge presented $600 in cash awards to the winners of the "Know Your State Contest" at the University of North Dakota. The cornerstone of the new Administration Building at the University of North Dakota was laid on May 31, 1963. One new Lodge was constituted and consecrated and a new Masonic Temple was dedicated. The Grand Master issued a dispensation to a Lodge to participate in a community parade by building a float depicting Masonry. The Grand Lodge has a special committee to study the financial structure, the committee structure and the general operation of the Grand Lodge and to
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include a study of adjacent jurisdictions to ascertain if they have improved methods. The Grand Master recommended a "recodification of our Code be made and that approved decisions be brought up to date." N o action was taken. The Grand Master recommended "that Grand Lodge Line Officers be assigned Lodges to visit during the year, thus providing the Constituent Lodges with greater contact with the Grand Lodge." The Grand Master urged the appointment of a Grand Organist to make it possible to have music at all Grand Lodge sessions. Commenting on the Grand Lodge Quarterly Bulletin, the Grand Secretary urged "our Constituent Lodges to make use of this medium of letting other Lodges know about your activities." The Grand Secretary reported he had orders for 377 books, "History of Masonry in North Dakota," the first chapter of which will deal with the Lewis and Clark expedition and their Masonic connection. The History is ready to go to the printer. Masonic Island, located in Lake Metigoshe, has been a meeting place for Masons from the United States and Canada for over 70 years. C ost of upkeep and vandalism are increasing problems and the Grand Lodge is considering leasing cabin sites to Masonic families as a probable solution. The Grand Lodge is preparing plans for its 75th anniversary celebration. R A L P H E . ULRICH, Grand Master
CLIFFORD E . MILLER, Grand Secretary
OHIO—1961-62 D A N I E L C . J E N K I N S , Grand Master
Lodges, 673
A N D R E W J. W H I T E , JR., Grand Secretary
Members, 279,419
Loss, 1,926
The 153rd Annual Communication was held at Columbus October 12 and 13, 1962 with 662 Lodges represented and 14 Past Grand Masters and our Representative, P.G.M. JAMES J. HARBAGE, present. Two new Lodges, granted Charters at the last "Annual Communication, were constituted by Grand Master JENKINS and two Lodges U . D . were granted charters at this Grand Communication. The annual meeting of the Secretaries' Association is held in February. The Ohio Code makes no mention of public installations of Lodge officers. A number of Lodges requested permission to hold installation of officers in an untyled meeting and with non-member guests present. The Grand Master announced he would issue a Dispensation to Lodges to have public installations if they desired them. Six conditions were listed. The president of Baldwin-Wallace College in Ohio established a $2,000 college scholarship to be known as the "Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of Ohio Scholarship." The Grand Master recommended a Committee be appointed to formulate plans and have made available basic designs for Masonic Lodge buildings, to be varied sufficiently to meet the needs of different localities and memberships. The Grand Master ruled a Lodge could sponsor a Chapter of DeMolay, basing his ruling on the repealing of a former prohibition at the time of the Code revision. In response to the question, "What efFect has the Lodge Education Program had on your new member attendance?" a total of 448 Lodges reported that attendance was "good" or improved. • •/ The cornerstone of a new Masonic Temple was laid and a Masonic Temple was dedicated during the year.
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. The Grand Lodge presented a special aw'ard to Ohio's oldest Mason on the occasion of his 100th birthday. H e had been a Mason more than 67 years. ' Masonic amateur radio operators of Cleveland formed a Degree team to confer the Master Mason degree on a fellow radio operator. Work of microfilming Grand Lodge membership records has been completed and work has started on microfilming annual returns of Lodges. The Temple Committee approved 32 plans for new buildings, repairing or expanding existing buildings or to purchase building sites. The largest loan approved was for $180,000. The Committee on Masonic Publications was set up at the last Grand Communication and it has outlined procedures for accrediting Masonic publications published in Ohio. The Endowment Fund of the Ohio Masonic Home totals nearly eight million dollars. R A L P H M . FRANCISCO, Grand Master
ANDREW J. W H I T E , J R . , Grand Secretary
OKLAHOMAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1962-63 H O M E R E . BARKLEY, Grand Master
Lodges, 379
J. FRED LATHAM, Grand Secretary
Members, 84,596
Loss, .651
The 55th Annual Communication was held at Guthrie, February 12 to 14, 1963 with 290 Lodges represented and 20 Past Grand Masters and our Representative, P.G.M. HAROLD P. COOK, present. P.G.M. SHERMAN P. LARSH (1903, serving as Grand Master before Oklahoma Statehood when it was Indian Territory) died September 23, 1962, and GEORGE G. D U F F , Grand Senior Deacon, died October 4, 1962. M.". W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP, Grand Master of Kansas, was among the distinguished visitors present. There were two Lodge consolidations during the year, one Lodge was constituted and a Lodge Hall was dedicated. Cornerstones of six new Masonic Temples, four School Buildings, a Municipal Building, a High School gymnasium, a County Hospital, a College Library and Office Building and a new Church were laid. It was reported that a 50-year pin was presented as a courtesy by P.G.M. BRUCE N E W T O N of Kansas to a member of Muskogee Lodge, Bro. J O H N FORREST
BLACKWOOD. M . ' . W . ' . Brother N E W T O N is Grand Representative of Oklahoma near the Grand Lodge of Kansas. Three Kansas 50-year emblems were presented as a courtesy in Oklahoma Lodges to Bro. ERIC SUDERMAN of Newton Lodge N o . 142, Bro. OSCAR STANLEY
of Sunflower Lodge N o . 86 of Wichita and Bro. GEORGE H . PARKS of Albert Pike Lodge No. 303 of Wichita. Fallout shelters were constructed at both Masonic Homes and were equipped with electric generators and provision made for safe drinking water and the storage of ample quantities of food. By special dispensation the Ponca City DeMolay chapter conferred the DeMolay degrees on the Grand Master. H e is a holder of the Legion of Honor, Honorary. The Grand Master recommended the incoming Grand Master appoint a Special Committee to investigate the desireability of permitting dual memberships in Oklahoma Lodges and with foreign Lodges on a reciprocity basis. The Grand Master recommended "Every Constituent Lodge shall open a Lodge of Sorrow at the first State communication of January of each year, to remain open until the same communication of the following year, for the purpose
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of conducting Masonic Funerals;" The recommendation was referred to a committee for study. The Jurisprudence Committee recommended the Grand Master's recommendation of holding Masonic' trials before the Grand Lodge Trial Commission instead of before Lodges be referred to a committee for re-writing the Constitution and Code. Seven Oklahoma Lodges observed their 50th Anniversaries during the year. Thirteen Masonic Institutes were held and the attendance totaled 990. In the Public Schools program, awards were conferred to 513 boys, 518 girls and 21 teachers. A total of 160 Lodges and 337 schools participated in the program. The Oklahoma Mason is sent to all members of Oklahoma Lodges. ROBERT W . OSBORN, Grand Master
J. FRED LATHAM, Grand Secretary
OREGONâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1962-63 LYMAN C . PALMER, Grand Master
Lodges, 192
HARRY D . PROUDFOOT, Grand Secretary
Members, 43,241
Loss, 548
The 113th Annual Communication was held at Portland June 12 to 14, 1963 with 184 Lodges represented and 17 Past Grand Masters and RICHARD V . CARLESON, our Representative, present. M.'. W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Master of Kansas, was one of the distinguished guests present. Two hundred fifty-eight Life Membership Certificates were issued during the year, bringing the total to 7,922. The Life Membership Fund totals over a million dollars. One hundred forty-seven 50-year emblems were presented, a total of 1,971 since inception of the program. The Grand Lodge was concerned about the introduction of a bill in the Oregon legislature that would impose taxes on fraternal properties. The Grand Master and Grand Secretary attended a Committee hearing on the bill and protested such a move, unless all presently tax exempt properties were included in the tax program. Portland, Oregon's largest city with a population of under 400,000, has 35 Masonic Lodges, the largest having 1,173 members and the smallest 75 members. Since 1946 Oregon has maintained Oregon Military Lodge U.D. at Frankfurt, Germany. It reported 251 members. Cornerstones of two new High School Buildings were laid. The Junior Grand Warden, Senior Grand Warden and Deputy Grand Master, meet with officers for Constituent Lodges during the year and discuss Lodge management, taxation and other matters of importance at the District level. On October 12, 1962 a severe windstorm hit the Masonic Home, doing considerable damage to one cottage and the roof of the main building, which also resulted in interior damage by the rain which followed. The damage, covered by insurance, amounted to $12,524.79. The Home Board had a conference with the Attorney General relative to the discontinuance of welfare payments when a recipient entered the Masonic Home. The Board reported to the Grand Lodge that, "the two-hour discussion brought little encouragement for relief." The Jurisprudence .Committee ruled that when Odd Fellows Lodges and Masonic Lodges meet in the same room, the I.O.O.F. insignia need not be removed during a Masonic meeting.
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A Resolution was adopted impowering the Grand Lodge to "present the 50Year Emblem posthumously when in the Grand Master's opinion such presentation, is desirable and warranted by circumstances." The Oregon Masonic Home has 91 guests, 71 women and 20 men, whose average age is 82.81 years, the oldest being 99 and the youngest 67. The average residency in the Home is 4.34 years. Admissions the past wear were 13 and the releases were 20. Seventy-one patients were recipients of 440 pints of blood from the Masonic Blood Bank during the year, and during the same period 490 units of blood were donated to the Blood Bank. W I L L I A M D . E . SHARPE, Grand Master
HARRY D . PROUDFOOT, Grand Secretary
PENNSYLVANIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;19;62 W . L E R O Y M C K I N L E Y , Grand Master
Lodges, 604
ASHBY B . PAUL, Grand Secretary
Members, 256,139
Loss, 1,208
The Annual Communication was held December 27, 1962 with 114 Lodges represented. Quarterly communications were held March 7 with 211 Lodges represented; June 6 with 140 Lodges represented; September 5 with 170 Lodges represented; and December 5 with 451 Lodges;represented. Two new Lodges were consecrated and constituted and five new Lodge Rooms were dedicated. The Grand Master exercised his prerogative on November 2, at a Special Communication, in making a Mason at Sight. It was reported that approximately 50 Lodges are in the process of either erecting new buildings or improving their present quarters. The Committee on Masonic Temples, Halls and Lodge Rooms reported that progress is being made on the preparation of floor plans and elevations for various sized Masonic Halls. Visiting Lodges are no longer permitted to hold meetings in the Masonic Temple at the Masonic Homes. The Grand Master reported increased activity in the Masonic Employment Bureaus in both Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. It was reported that in spite of the increased number of guests in the Masonic Homes, the yearly operating cost had been reduced more than $100,000. The Grand Master ruled that the Work of other Jurisdictions cannot be exemplified, rehearsed or performed in Pennsylvania. H e also made a decision permitting Lodges to use a 4x6 or 5x8 card system to record the attendance of members at Lodge meetings in lieu of the usual Attendance Book. Loose leaf minute books and ledgers were approved providing they could be permanently locked when filled. The Grand Lodge quarterly publication, "Pennsylvania Freemason" is mailed to all Pennsylvania Masons, over 35,000 of whom live outside the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Florida leading with nearly 7,000. Approximately 700 live in foreign countries. The past year the publication was increased from six to eight pages and for the first time this year pictures were used to illustrate features and articles of interest. Over 8,000 persons visited the Grand Lodge Library and Museum the past year. Lodges of the Jurisdiction are privileged to hold Special or Extra meetings on Saturdays, free of charge, in the beautiful Lodge Rooms of the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia.
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A new silo was erected and a stainless steel milk refrigerating storage tank was installed at the Masonic Home dairy. The number of guests at the Masonic Homes on November 15, 1962 was 739, an all-time high. Of this number 490 are women, 185 are men, 45 are boys and 19 are girls. This includes 38 married couples. W . LEROY M C K I N L E Y , Grand Master
ASHBY B . PAUL, Grand Secretary
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The 226th Annual Communication was held at Columbia April 25 and 26, 1963 with 298 Lodges represented and eight Past Grand Masters and J. RAY DAWKINS, our Representative present. The Grand Lodge consecrated, dedicated, constituted and installed officers of a new Lodge. Also a new Masonic Temple was dedicated and a cornerstone was placed for a new Masonic Temple and it was dedicated. Six new Lodges U D were granted Charters. The Grand Lodge issued "Certificates of Merit" to five Brethren in recognition of "outstanding devotion and service to the Fraternity." Sixty-four Brethren were awarded Fifty-year Emblems during the year and 465 Brethren were presented 25-year lapel buttons. The Grand Master wrote letters of congratulations to newly raised Master Masons upon receipt of names and addresses from Lodge Secretaries. The Grand Master of Japan visited South Carolina in October and presented the Grand Lodge of South Carolina two beautiful Wardens' Columns made of ivory as a gift from the Grand Lodge of Japan. In February the Grand Master of the Philippines visited the Grand Lodge of South Carolina. The Grand Master ruled that a Lodge Master is entitled to the "casting vote" in addition to his vote as a member when the votes of the Lodge are equally divided. T h e Jurisprudence Conunittee upheld the ruling and the Grand Lodge approved it. The Grand Master ruled that a Brother's dues card could not be withheld because he failed to pay his part for a supper of a Lodge voluntary supper club. The new Grand Lodge building, described by the Grand Master as a "Dream Come True," has been completed and was dedicated as a part of this Grand Communication. P ictures of the exterior and interior of the building, printed in the Proceedings, show it to be a beautiful, well-arranged structure. T h e total cost of the building was $249,243.51 and the cost of the furnishings amounted to $24,710.78. The Grand Lodge reinstated a South Carolina Brother, expelled by the Grand Lodge of Georgia while living in that Jurisdiction for being an official in a Brewing Co. in Atlanta. The reinstatement was made after the Brother involved had left the Jurisdiction of Georgia, and his violation as ruled by Georgia not being an offense against any Masonic law in South Carolina. Over 400 Masons attended the 23rd Annual Rock Quarry meeting near Travelers Rest, at which the Master Masons degree was conferred on three Candidates. The Governor of South Carolina was presented at the Grand Communication and he extended a cordial welcome to his Brethren. H. DwiGHT MCALISTER, Grand Master
HENRY F . COLLINS, Grand Secretary
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J O H N S . R O W E , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 167 Members, 19,617 Loss, 302 The 89th Annual Communication was held at Pierre June 11 and 12, 1963 with 121 Lodges represented and 18 Past Grand Masters and WILLIAM E . MITCHELL, our Representative, present. A preliminary meeting of the Grand Lodge is held the day before, presided over by the Deputy Grand Master, for the purposes of honoring the District Masters and to g o over the program of the year. A School of Instruction is held in the evening. A meeting of the elective Grand Lodge Officers and District Masters was held on August 5 and the program consisted of discussions of the following subjects: Separation of Church and State, Masonry and Americans, Masonry and Our Youth, Masonic Educational Study of Constitution and By-Laws, Masonry and Communism, Masonry and the Public Schools and Masonry and the Church. A By-Law was approved providing that after the year 1963 each Master Mason raised shall present himself for examination in the Lecture of the Degree and until such successful examination the Brother shall not be entitled to a demit or to petition any dependent body of membership. It further provided that any Mason who knowingly recommends such ineligible candidate for membership in any dependent body of Masonry shall be subject to punishment for un-Masonic conduct. The Grand Master's recommendation that a committee be appointed to consider the feasibility of establishing a scholarship for students' achievements in history and that the State Conclave of DeMoIay and the Grand Bethel of Job's Daughters each year be given $250 to help defray delegate expenses to conventions were turned down on recommendation of the Jurisprudence Committee on the grounds that the Grand Lodge financial condition would not warrant such expenditures. The Grand Secretary announced the premium had been reduced nearly a third on the Blanket Liability Insurance carried by the Grand Lodge for all its 167 Constituent Lodges. Ninety-eight 50-year medals and pins, eight 60-year palms and three Distinguished Service Awards were presented during the year. T h e Grand Historian reported that a Plaque reading "Site of First Home, Minnehaha Lodge No. 5, A.F. &A.M., August 8, 1883" had been affixed to the Kresge building in downtown Sioux Falls. Tapes of important talks made at Grand Lodge Communications are available without cost to any South Dakota Lodge. Each newly elected Senior Warden is furnished with a copy of the "Handbook for Senior Warden." The sum of $15,000 was set aside as a reserve account in the General Fund for payment of retirement. The Grand Master called the officers of a Lodge to the Altar and expressed gratitude of the Grand Lodge for the 17 years that the principal officers of the Lodge had attended the Annual Grand Lodge Communication. W A L T E R RECKLING, Grand Master
J O H N S . ROWE, Grand Secretary
TENNESSEEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1962-63 E A M U E L EDWARD S T E P H E N S O N , Grand Master
T H O M A S EARL DOSS, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 391 Members, 91,137 Gain, 492 The l49th Annual Communication was held at Nashville March 27 and 28, 1963 with 384 Lodges represented and 14 Past Grand Masters and W M . R . PATTON, J R . , our Representative present.
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P.G.M. MARTIN SMITH ROBERTS (1935) died August 29, 1961 and.P.G.M. HARDIN H E N R Y C O N N (1955) died March 19, 1963.
Thirty Lodges were cited for having 50 or more members present at the 1962 District Meetings and seven others were honored for having more than half of their members present. T h e total attendance at the 22 District Meetings was 7,526. A new Lodge Under Dispensation was granted a Charter. Tennessee Lodge dues range from $ } to $25 and fees from $35 to $100. Average dues are $7.14, an increase of 24 cents for the year and average fees are $50.79, an increase of 36 cents for the year. A total of 1,075 Certificates of Proficiency were issued during the year, some new and some renewals. The charge for a Charter for a new Lodge was raised to $25 and the Dispensation fee was raised to $15. The recommendation of the Grand Master that a Grand Lodge paid employee should be permitted to retire after rendering 15 years service and after reaching the age of 65, if he so desires, without having to secure the approval of anyone, was adopted. Work is continuing on rewriting the Code and publishing it in loose leaf form. Tennessee has county-wide concurrent jurisdiction. Per diem for Grand Lodge attendance is $14 plus 15 cents per mile, one way. The Grand Lodge appropriated $2,000 each for the promotion of DeMolay and Rainbow for Girls. A sum of $2,500 is placed at the disposal of the Grand Master and Grand Secretary to be used for incidental expenses for which no other appropriation is made, such expenditures from the fund to be made only on approval of the Grand Master. The Grand Lodge of Tennessee has two Grand Lecturers and each is paid an annual salary of $3,960 and each an expense account of $3,900. Expense accounts of Grand Officers are: Grand Master, $3,500; Deputy Grand Master, $800; Senior Grand Warden, $300; Junior Grand Warden, $300; Grand Chaplain, $150; and Grand Secretary, $1,800; to be used wholly or in part for travel and incidental expenses when engaged in an official capacity. The Grand Lodge appropriated $4,570 additional for the proposed program of the Sesqui-Centennial Year. Money was appropriated to purchase a new set of Grand Lodge Officer aprons. Special recognition was given to a Memphis Lodge for having 25 of its members at the Grand Lodge Communication. J O H N ELVIS M A L O N E , Grand Master
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Lodges, 31
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The 91st Annual Communication was held at Salt Lake City January 28 and 29, 1963 with all Lodges represented and 14 Past Grand Masters and P.G.M. ERIC A. BJORKLUND, our representative present.
P.G.M. ALEXANDER EDWIN EVERHARDT (1928) died June 2, 1962. He was born at Salina, Kansas and moved with his parents to Salt Lake City when he was 12 years of age. P.G.M. WILLLAM ARTHUR CARTER (1951) died November 10^ 1962.
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The Grand Master officially visited all Utah Lodges during his term of office. Members of the Grand Lodge Committee on Masonic Education also visited each Lodge. Prior to the visitations each Lodge was asked the question, "What can the Grand Lodge do for you in '62." The written answers given by the Lodge were commented on at the time of the visitation. The Grand Master granted permission for the publication of the "Utah Mason" as a media for better communication between Grand Lodge and the Lodges. The Grand Master appointed a special Masonic Youth Committee which worked in promoting both DeMolay and Job's Daughters during the year. The time of the Annual Communication was changed from the fourth Monday and following Tuesday of each January to the fifth Monday and following Tuesday of each year. The change was made to avoid conflict with the Communication fo the Grand Lodge of Colorado. The Grand Master designated January 13, 1963 as "All Masonic Church Attendance Day" and urged all Masons to attend the church of their choice on that day. The Grand Lodge sponsored a "Family Night at Grand Lodge" the evening of the first day of the Grand Communication, with leaders of all bodies having a Masonic relationship taking part in a Masonic Symposium. Masonic Youth were represented by Job's Daughters and DeMolay. The entire evening was designed for the education and entertainment of all Masons, their wives and children. Each Lodge has been asked to contribute 15 cents per member to a Centennial Fund beginning with the year 1963. T h e Grand Secretary reported that so far $1,040.10 has been contributed for this fund and that the money has been deposited in a bank savings account. The Order of Eastern Star of Utah asked the Grand Lodge to join with it to form a Home Fund Foundation of Utah to secure a commitment for financing of an Eastern Star-Masonic Home. The matter was discussed and it was decided that the Grand Lodge of Utah would not participate. T h e group was advised also that the Masonic name must not be used in connection with such a project. ELMER A. VAIL, J R . , Grand Master
CLARENCE M . GROSHELL, Grand Secretary
VERMONTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1961-63 N E A L L . COBB, Grand Master
Lodges, 102
A A R O N H . GROUT, Grand Secretary
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The 170th Annual Communication was held at Burlington June 12 and 13, 1963 with 88 Lodges represented and nine Past Grand Masters present. P.G.M. JAMES HAROLD STACEY (1946-48) died May 5, 1963.
All three Degrees were conferred by a Vermont Lodge on a candidate of a Kansas Lodge, but the name of the Kansas Lodge was not identified. One Vermont Lodge celebrated its 150th Anniversary and two celebrated their 100th Anniversaries during the year. The Grand Master reported his ambition to publish a quarterly Grand Lodge News Sheet to be sent to each Subordinate Lodge. H e said he was not able to get information he wanted in sufficient quantities from the Lodges, so did not get the work done. H e urged further attempts for the good of Vermont Masonry. The Grand Master sent a questionnaire on Lodge membership to each Lodge, asking that it be filled out. Sixty-four Lodges completed the forms. They showed that 52 per cent of the membership lived near enough to the Lodge to attend if they so chose, 33 per cent lived outside the state and 15 per cent were scattered
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over the State. The answers also showed from 3 to 26 per cent attended regular meetings, 4 to 29 per cent attended E. A. Degrees, 5 to 20 per cent attended F. C. Degrees and 9 to 39 per cent attended M. M. Degrees. Grand Organist was added to the list of Grand Lodge Officers and shall be appointed by the Grand Master immediately after his installation. The By-Law was repealed which provided that "No member, either permanent, representative or proxy, shall be allowed mileage, who shall leave the Grand Lodge on the first day of the Annual Communication." The Grand Master's recommendation was adopted which provided "A newly raised Master Mason shall not be permitted to sign the By-Laws or receive a dues card or Certificate of Membership until he has passed a creditable examination on the first Lecture of the Master Mason's Degree, before a committee for that purpose, or in open Lodge, unless excused by the Master or a vote of the Lodge." The Committee on Masonic Education, Promotion and Masonic Progress was increased from five to 14 members, to consist of a Chairman and one member from each of the 13 Districts of the Grand Lodge, preferably the last preceding available District Deputy Grand Master of each District. The Grand Lodge adopted a Candidate Sponsor or Mentor System providing that "directly subsequent to the election of every candidate for the several Masonic Degrees he shall be put in charge of a 'Mentor' whose duty it shall be to act as a director, teacher and companion during his endeavor to become a Master Mason. He may proceed alone or in company with other candidates making up a group, as may be the custom and practice of the Lodge. H e shall be taught the Lectures of the three Degrees as required; he shall be made to understand our Declaration of Principles; he shall be instructed in the history and tradition of Freemasonry and told of the relationship existing between his Lodge and the Grand Lodge; he shall be taught his duties and responsibilities as a Mason and as a Citizen." The Grand Lodge has a Family Picnic each year, budgeting $125 for it. The appropriation for the support of DeMoIay was increased from $400 to $500. N E A L L . COBB, Grand Master
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VIRGINIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1962 EDWARD H . CANN, Grand Master ARCHER B . GAY, Grand Secretary Lodges, 339 Members, 70,275 Gain, 177 The 185th Annual Communication was held at Richmond February 12 to 14, 1963 with 258 Lodges represented and 16 Past Grand Masters and J O H N P. STOKES, our Representative present. The Grand Lodge met in commemorative Communication at Fredericksburg on November 3, 1962 for the purpose of commemorating the 210th anniversary of the initiation of George Washington as a Freemason. Six visiting Grand Masters and many other Masonic dignataries were present. The Grand Secretary reported 40 Virginia Lodges had no Degree work the past year and that 40 per cent of the Candidates were in the 30-39 age bracket. The Grand Lodge conducted three Masonic Schools at which 1,632 Masons attended. In addition District Classes were held in eight Districts and nine Area Conferences on Masonic Education were conducted. The attendance at the Area Conferences was up 30 per cent over the previous year. A Secretary's Manual was published and distributed this year. The Committtee on Masonic Information, Research and Publication requested all Lodges to send names, addresses and subjects of speakers who would be available through a Speakers Bureau maintained at the Grand Lodge office.
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The Grand Lodge helps in sending two young ladies to college and one to nurse's training through its 0)mmittee on Higher Education. The appropriation for this project for the year was $4,000. A resolution providing a Lodge Master-elect shall make a nomination for each other elective office and members of the Lodge may make other nominations was disapproved. A resolution was adopted providing for a unanimous ballot on a petition of a Mason suspended for non-payment of dues. The Grand Lodge authorized the appointment of a committee to make a study of remodeling the present Grand Lodge building and also to study and explore the possibility of erecting a suitable building and parking lot on the Masonic Home grounds, and submit a report at the next Annual Communication. A Virginia Master may appoint the chaplain, stewards and tiler from Brethren in good standing who are not members of his Lodge. A Virginia Entered Apprentice or Fellowcraft is not eligible to sit in a Lodge to receive instruction when six months have elapsed since he received his last Degree. H e may apply to the Lodge which elected him to receive such instruction and the Lodge may grant or reject the request by a majority vote. A suggested ritual for presentation of the Flag was not adopted. The Grand Lodge approved a Resolution that a simple majority of the members present may approve a change in By-Laws of a Subordinate Lodge. P.G.M. CLARENCE D . FREEMAN was presented a 60-year Masonic Veterans Jewel during the Grand Lodge Session. A standard form of By-Laws for Lodges was set up. Two Lodges, chartered at the last Grand Communication, were constituted the past year. J O H N P. STOKES, Grand Master
ARCHER B . GAY, Grand Secretary
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Lodges, 284
D A N I E L T . SIMMONS, Grand Secretary
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Loss, 415
The 106th Annual Communication was held at Tacoma June 18 and 19, 1963 with 256 Lodges represented and 16 Past Grand Masters and H. SUMMERS BENNETT, our Representative, present. The Grand Master made the customary trip to Alaska, which is in Wsahington's Jurisdiction, and visited all 14 Alaska Lodges. Alaska showed a growth in Masonic membership. The Grand Master also visited each of the 28 District meetings. Cornerstones of two new Masonic Temples, of four new School Buildings, and of the new athletic building at the University of Alaska were laid and two new Masonic Temples were dedicated. A Lodge charter, granted at the previous Grand Communication, was delivered the past year. The Grand Master recommended deleting from the Code the requirement that the Candidate become proficient in the posting Lecture following conferral of the Third Degree. H e stated that if those Masons were counted the membership would show a gain instead of a loss. The Jurisprudence Committee, however, recommended the requirement of proficiency should be retained, and that was adopted. A previous Grand Communication repealed the section of the Code pertaining to qualifications of candidates in the liquor or tavern business, but nothing was done about the section making it a Masonic ofiFense to engage in such a business. T h e Grand Master ruled that the latter section had been repealed by implication.
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The percapita was raised 50 cents to a total of $2.25. Of this amount $1.50 will go to the Grand Lodge General Fund and 75 cents to the Masonic Home. The Grand Lodge printed a supply of ciphers during the year at a cost of $5,960. The Grand Master approved requests for making building loans by three Lodges. A Washington Lodge conferred the three Degrees of Masonry on a Candidate who was 90 years of age. T h e Secretary of the Lodge stated the Brother had no trouble memorizing the lectures and that he was self-employed as a manufacturer and salesman of his own product. Another Lodge reported the reinstatement of a Brother who was raised in 1906 and dropped for non-payment of dues in 1912. The Grand Secretary suggested perhaps presenting him with a certificate commemorating his 50 years of continuous absence from the Fraternity. The Grand Secretary reported a "great increase in the number of Certificates issued for Proficiency in "Our Standard Work." M.'. W.". B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, was among the Distinguished Guests present at the Communication. The Masonic Home Endowment Fund amounts to over three and a third million dollars, increasing over $224,000 the past year. The yearly income from the Endowment Fund investments totaled $159,074.97. Guests of the Home total 160, of which 110 are women and 50 are men. ALBERT N . BRADFORD, Grand Master
D A N I E L T . SIMMONS, Grand Secretary
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The 98th Annual Communication was held at Charleston October 10 and 11, 1962 with 154 Lodges represented and 14 Past Grand Masters present. The Grand Master named Bro. MiLTON E. BROOKMAN as Grand Representative of Kansas near the Grand Lodge of West Virginia. P.G.M. LAWSON DRURY W I L L I S (1934) died October 24, 1961, P.G.M. CLAUDE W . RINEHART (1955) died October 29, 1961, and P.G.M. JAMES BERNARD DODRILL (1941) died June 15, 1962. Cornerstones of a new Masonic Temple, of a new Junior High School building and of a new Grade School building were laid and a new Masonic Hall was dedicated. The Lodges were granted dispensations to hold Special Communications at the West Virginia Masonic Home for the purpose of conferring Degrees. Two Master Masons Degrees and one Entered Apprentice Degree were conferred there. A West Virginia Lodge discovered a physical disability of a Candidate in the loss of a portion of his right thumb during the conferral of the Entered Apprentice degree, but proceeded to complete the Degree. West Virginia law requires a Candidate to be "physically able to fulfill, without artifical means or assistance, the ritualistic requirements as to signs, grips, steps and postures." Whereupon the Grand Master declared the Candidate to be an irregularly made Entered Apprentice Mason and ordered his name dropped from the records of the Lodge. The Grand Master denied the request of the Grand Lodge of Ohio to confer the Master Mason degree on a candidate of an Ohio Lodge, using the Ohio Ritual. The Grand Master reprimanded a Lodge Master for aiinouncing in open Lodge the names of two members of the Lodge who had approached him to file objections to a petitioner.
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Two hundred Grand Lodge Fifty Year Veterans' Service Awards were made during the year, making 1,000 Fifty Year members in the Jurisdiction. The Grand. Lodge Centennial being two years away, the 100th Anniversary Committee has been busy formulating plans for the occasion. All Lodges have been asked to prepare brief histories and to include mention of members who have occupied high positions in Masonry, State and Federal governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Governors, U. S. Senators, Members of Congress, Judges, etc. T h e special Centennial Celebration is scheduled to be held in Wheeling on May 10, 1965 starting at 1:00 p.m. The Grand Master recommended that "consideration be given to some consolidations where Lodges are finding it difficult to function either from lack of finances or potential applications for membership." The Grand Lecturer reported that 144 of the Jurisdiction's 164 Lodge Masters attended the District meetings. Sixteen men and 37 women resided at the Masonic Home at the time of the Annual Communication and the average age was 81 years. The per capita cost of operating the Home for the year was $1,887. The Brother who had served as Grand Tiler for the past 18 years was unable to be present because of illness. H e was voted the title of Grand Tiler Emeritus. W I L L I A M J. MAIER, JR., Grand Mxtster
JULIAN B . HOLLINGSWORTH, Grand Secy.
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PAUL W . GROSSENBACH, Grand Secretary
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The 119th Annual Communication was held at Milwaukee June 11 and 12, 1963 with 295 Lodges represented and 15 Past Grand Masters present. Two Lodges were constituted and consecrated, two were consolidated, cornerstones of three new Masonic Temples were dedicatd and ground was broken for another new Temple. The Grand Lodge held three Area Conferences during the year. A new dormitory for employees at the Masonic Home is under construction and the cost, the Grand Master stated, will be considerably less than the $350,000 appropriated by the Grand Lodge. H e said it will "permit the division of senile guests from the guests who have full use of their mental faculties." The Grand Master presented 311 Fifty Year Certificates during the year. In his Correspondence review, P.G.M. ROBERT H . GOLLMER termed Hancock Lodge N o . 311 of Leavenworth, Kansas "one of the most interesting Lodges in the United States" because "the members literally live in almost every country in the world. There are no civilian members unless you so classify the retired Army Men. The 707 members are constantly on the move." And he also adds a note to Lodge Secretaries: "So you think you have problems." The Grand Lodge publication is "Wisconsin Freemason" and all of the foreign correspondence is printed "serially" in it. The total circulation was reported to be 25,424. All Wisconsin Masonic Bodies, including Ladies' Organizations and DeMolay, joined in sponsoring a "Masonic Fraternal Night" designed to promote Masonic unity. It was reported that between 8,000 and 9,000 persons viewed the spectacle. In reporting it the Grand Master stated, "It made me want to cry with tears of pride and respect for Masonry. Chills kept running up and down my spine as the youth groups marched in." The Grand Master reconunended that the Counselor Program be integrated with the Schools of Instruction. " T h e program supplements or complements the education of the Candidate. The ritual work has reached the standard so that ample time is available to supervise and carry on the Counselor Program."
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The Grand Master, observing that State-wide Jurisdiction had been successful in the Louisiana Jurisdiction, recommended it be tried for one year in Wisconsin. The Jurisprudence Committee, to whom the recommendation was referred, withheld it for further study. The Grand Master ruled a Lodge could appropriate funds to assist a chapter of DeMolay even though it did not sponsor the chapter. One of the discussions at the Area Conferences was on publishing a key or cipher and the majority opinion seemed to be in favor of it. BELMONT H . SCHLOSSTEIN, Grand Master
PAUL W . GROSSENBACH, Grand Secy.
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MARCUS R . NICHOLS, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 55 Members, 12,997 Loss, 40 The 89th Annual Communication was held at Laramie August 26 and 27, 1963 with 48 Lodges represented and 16 Past Grand Masters present. Two new Masonic Halls were dedicated and the cornerstone of a new Junior High School Building was laid. M.'. W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Master of Kansas, was among the Distinguished guests present. The communication was held in the Student Union Ballroom of the University of Wyoming and the address of welcome was given by Dr. and Bro. G. D . HUMPHREY, president of the University. Forty^nine Wyoming Lodges reported observances of George Washington's Masonic birthday in response to a proclamation of the Grand Master. The Grand Master visited each Wyoming Lodge during the year, 39 of the visits being made on regular meeting nights and 16 on special meetings. The Grand Master reported as one of his out-of-state visits, attendance at a Scottish Rite meeting at Kansas City, Kans. The Grand Master approved the plan of remodeling a Lodge Temple and also the financing plan for it. Forty-six Fifty-year buttons were presented during the year. The Grand Master proclaimed the week of March 17-23, 1963 as DeMolay week and asked each Lodge to hold appropriate exercises or programs in recognition of the good work of the Order of DeMolay. One Wyoming Lodge raised dues from $7 to $10, another from $5 to $7.50 and another from $6 to $10 and fees from $50 to $75. The Grand Master ruled a Lodge could not use the Order of Eastern Star five-pointed altar in its Lodge Room. The Grand Master's recommendation that minimum fees be raised from $50 to $100 and that dues shall be no less than $10 was disapproved by the Jurisprudence Committee and the Grand Lodge upheld the Committee. Grand Lodge per capita was raised from $1.50 to $1.75. The Grand Master's suggestion of an official Ritual for the installation of the Subordinate Lodge Historian was adopted. The incoming Grand Master was asked by the Jurisprudence Committee to appoint a Committee to make a study of the proposal to adopt a loose leaf system for the future printing of the Masonic Code. A proposed addition to the Code, giving the Worshipful Master of a Lodge the right to assemble Masons for conferring funeral or burial rites without opening a Lodge in Special Communication was not adopted. T h e Grand Lodge voted to remove the question "Is he directly engaged in any way in the manufacture or sale of intoxicating liquors" from the reverse side of peitition blanks. ALBERT D . MURRAY, Grand Master
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BRITISH COLUMBIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1961-63 DAVID M . TAYLOR, Grand Master J. H . N . MORGAN, Grand Secretary Lodges, 166 Members, 27,128 Loss, 1 The 92nd Annual Communication was held at Nelson June 20 and 21, 1963 with 149 Lodges represented and 11 Past Grand Masters and' F. TOMLINSON, our Representative, present. The membership loss was the first in many years, the Grand Secretary reported, but the loss was only a single member. One new Lodge was instituted during the year "with 57 Founder Members." The Grand Master issued a license to a group of members to organize a Funeral Lodge and a Dispensation to permit the Institution of a Lodge of Education and Research to serve Masonic District N o . 5. P.G.M. GEORGE H . ELLIS (1948-1949) died June 13, 1962 and V. W . Bro. E B E N THOMAS, Senior Grand Deacon, died June 7, 1963. He was also secretary of his Lodge. The Grand Master reported attending International Night at Seattle, Wash. TWO British Columbia Lodges celebrated 75 th Anniversaries and another its 50th Anniversary during the year. The Grand Master ruled "It is improper for a Lodge to make donations from its funds for the purpose of assisting or supporting a fraternal organization which Grand Lodge does not officially recognize or considers as having a relationship to Freemasonry." z Petitions of Candidates with physical disabilities must be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence whose decision is accepted. The past year three were approved and five were disapproved. The Grand Master announced appointment of Bro. WILLIAM E . MONTGOMERY as representative of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia in place of Bro. J O H N A . H E T Z E L , deceased.
Fifty-year buttons were presented to 97 Brethren. One new Lodge is working under Dispensation. Grand Lodge Bursaries, ranging from $200 to $500, are awarded to young men and women for university education, the awards going to those who could not attend without financial aid. This year 14 students were selected from a list of 80 applicants to receive the awards, which ranged from $200 to $300 and totaled $3,300. British Columbia has 25 Masonic Districts and each District Deputy Grand Master presents a written report of his District's activities at the Grand Communication and the reports are all printed in the Book of Annual Proceedings. A Committee was authorized to study the feasibility of establishing a Senior Freemansons" Home. H . PERCIVAL RUTTER, Grand Master
J. H . N . MORGAN, Grand Secretary
GERMANYâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1962-63 RICHARD MUELLER-BOERNER, Grand
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Members total approximately 20,000 The 5 th Annual Convention was held at Frankfort, Maih, September 28 and 29, 1962 with 386 Lodges represented and four Past Grand Masters and H A N S A. F. MEINECKE, our Representative, present. At the Fifth Convention of the United Grand Lodges of Germany the 386 Constituent Lodges were represented by 216 Masters and a total of 800 Brethreri were in attendance. .
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In his report the Grand Master expounded "on the immediate and urgent tasks facing Freemasonry in Germany." He laid great stress on the necessity of appreciating that the Basic Principles of the Craft must ever be the indispensable and unequivocal foundation upon which the Brotherhood is built. Masters of nine Lodges consecrated in Berlin since the last Convention were called and obligated by the Grand Master, who also presented their patents. The Grand Master announced the constitution of two Provincial Grand Lodges under the jurisdiction of the United Grand Lodges of Germany for the English speaking Lodges, one for the American Group and one for the British Group. The collection bag was circulated for charity and the proceeds devoted to the Home for elderly Freemasons at Einbeck. The Convention was held in St. Paul's Cathedral which in 1796 was built on the ruins of the old Gothic "Barefoot Church" to be used as the main church of the Evangelical-Lutheran Congregation of Frankfort. The Grand Master commented in his address that in Germany there are only three Masons to aech 10,000 while in Scotland it is about 500 Brethren to each 10,000. He said, "No wonder that in such a country the spirit of brotherly tolerance is to be found in every town. W e would have much to do if we were to attempt such a goal—it would mean a total of 2.8 million German Freemasons." The Grand Master stated a District Lodge had been established in Persia and that now "we have a petition to form a further District Lodge outside Germany, in Drahran, Saudi Arabia." The Grand Master completed his address by stating, "Unity, Right and Freedom are the guarantee of Happiness—not only for our divided Fatherland but for out great Brotherhood, the United Grand Lodge of Germany—Brotherhood of German Freemasons. For this we must ever strive, in Brotherhood, with heart and hand." \, j l FRIEDRICH A. PiNKERNEiL, Grand Master
JAPAN—1961-63 NoHEA O. A. PECK, Grand Master Lodges, 16
CARL TOYOMI NAKAMURA, Grand Secretary
Members, 3,234
Gain, 140
The 6th Annual Communication was held at Tokyo March 15 and 16, 196} with all Lodges represented and four Past Grand Masters and DAVID M E T H , our Representative present. The newly published Japanese Language Masonic Bible was placed on the altar of the Grand Lodge and it was announced that this Bible is now available for presentation to newly raised Master Masons by Constituent Lodges. The Grand Master expressed his concern over the fact that about 2,700 of the membership of Japanese Lodges are what he termed "transient type members" and he asked "what would happen to Masonry in Japan should they leave Japan in large numbers?" The Grand Master recommended expanding what he termed "Booster Night," when many of those in a community who would be eligible for Masonry are invited to come to supper, after which a program has been prepared, both speaking and visual, so that it will inform men of the nature of Freemasonry. The book "Freemasonry, What Is It?"- is presented to each of the visitors and. "inclosed therein is frequently a petition with nothing further being said." The Grand Master stated, "I recommend the use of this type of program throughout the Jurisdiction." He added, "Several Lodges have held Fellowship Dinners with
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non-Masons as their guests and the end result has generated interest in the Fraternity by those guests and a few of them have knocked at the door of Freemasonry." Seventeen deaths in the Jurisdiction were reported. A total of 751 Degrees were conferred by Japanese Lodges during the year. During the year it was reported that the Grand Lodges of Bolivia, Maine and Belgium extended Fraternal Recognition to the Grand Lodge of Japan. The Translation Committee reported that during the year several Masonic books were translated into the Japanese language and that it is now possible to examine the Japanese Entered Apprentice and Fellowdraft Mason for "proficiency" in the Japanese Language. The Grand Master attended the Grand Masters' Conference in Washington, D. C. and also visited Lodges in the United States, Hawaii and the Philippines. The Grand Lodge publishes a Quarterly Bulletin. Three reigning Worshipful Masters of Japanese Lodges are citizens of Japan. The nationality of members of Japanese Lodges are: Japanese, 114; Chinese, 5; American, 3,102; and other, 13. Chapters of DeMoIay and Rainbow for Girls are being established in Japan. GEORGE B . MORGULIS, Grand Master
CARL T . NAKAMURA, Grand Secretary
NEW BRUNSWICKâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1962-63 CHARLES D . DICKISON, Grand Master
Lodges, 48
ALBERT C . LEMMON, Grand Secretary
Members, 8,823
Loss, 122
The 96th Annual Communication was held at Saint John May 23, 1963 with 39 Lodges represented and PERLEY E . ROY, our Representative, present. Fifty-eight 50-year Certificates and pins were presented the past year. Of the 110 Dispensations granted by the Grand Master, 80 were for conducting funeral services and 21 were for attending Divine Services. The largest N e w Brunswick Lodge has 455 members and the smallest has 51 members. Eight Lodges conferred no degrees the past year. A Degree Team went by bus, accompanied by the Grand Master and seven other Grand Lodge Officers, to Providence, R. L where the Master Masons Degree was conferred on two Candidates from N e w Brunswick. It was a return visit, Rodger Williams Lodge of Providence having visited New Brunswick on a previous occasion. Money grants approved were: For the Grand Master, $500; for the Grand Historian, $100 (if required); for Committee on Masonic Education, $500 (if required). The motion to raise the Grand Lodge dues from each member from $1 to $1.50 at the last Annual Communication was "laid on the table for a discussion at the 19^3 Communication of the Grand Lodge." It was brought up and after some discussion a motion to adopt was carried by a "recorded standing vote of the members of Grand Lodge." A motion to entitle the Grand Master to be known as "Most Worshipful, The Grand Master" and to entitle Past Grand Masters to be known as "Most Worshipful Past Grand Masters" was defeated. The District Deputy Grand Masters of each of the seven Masonic Districts make an extensive report of the activities in their respective Districts during the past year, and these reports are printed in full in the Book of Proceedings. H E N R Y D . H O P K I N S , Grand Master
ALBERT C . LEMMON, Grand
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NEW ZEALAND—1961-62 W I L L I A M M A R T I N , Grand Master
Lodges, 419
FREDERICK G . N O R T H E R N , Grand Secretary
Members, 46,965
Gain, 296
The 73rd Annual Communication was held at Rotorua November 21, 1962. Forty-three Biusaries were granted during the year for aid in secondary education, 31 to boys and 12 to girls, and grants were made to two girls and five boys who were taking professional training. The Bursaries ranged from 20 to 104 Pounds Sterling. Thirty-eight grants of aid were made to 37, 21 widows, 12 members, two sons and two daughters. Nineteen girls are in the Kirkpatrick Masonic Institute. Sixteen of the girls are in the higher age group attending secondary school and only three are of primary school age. This is a tendency which has become more apparent over the last few years and is a reversal of the former position. The Chairman, in his report, stated, "I would again ask all Lodges to bring to our notice any case where we can be of assistance, particularly where a Brother has been left with the responsibility of bringing up daughters." The Grand Lodge also operates the Papakura Masonic Boys' Home. P.G.M. CAMPBELL L . M A C DIARMID died October 26, 1961 at the age of 86 years. H e served as Grand Master in 1940 and 1941. Fifty-year Service Bars were awarded to 77 Brothers, making 741 such awards given. Five new Lodges were constituted during the year. Plans and specifications for new buildings or for additions and improvements to existing buildings were approved for five Lodges. The Grand Lodge instructed the Board to find out what assistance they might need for the next five years and for the following five years. Replies were received from 266 Lodges, 135 stating they would require no assistance and 131 stating they would accept assistance if available. Requirements listed within five years were: New Buildings by 30 Lodges; Repairs to buildings by 20 Lodges; Repayment of Mortgages by 13 Lodges; and Extensions to buildings by 24 Lodges. The Board strongly recommended against a per capita levy to provide a Central Fund, for loans to Lodges, "considering that it would not be in the best interests of the Craft" and further stating, "It is the duty of each Lodge to provide its own accommodation either by rental or ownership." FRANCIS PRIDEAUX, Grand Master
FREDERICK G . N O R T H E R N , Grand Secretary
NOVA SCOTIA—1962-63 GORDON STEWARD W A L K E R , Grand Master
Lodges, 116
HAROLD F . SIPPRELL, Grand Secretary
Members, 14,261
Loss, 253
The 98th Annual Communication was held at Halifax May 31 and June 1, 1963 with 96 Lodges represented and 11 Past Grand Masters in attendance. The Nova Scotia Secretaries' Assn. met Saturday evening following the close of Grand Lodge. More intensive Masonic Education; i.especially among younger Masons, and non-attendance were the chief subjects of discussion. . The School for District Deputy Grand Masters;. was held the day following Grand Lodge at the Nova Scotia Freemansons' Home. .Speakers included the new Grand,Master and the Grand;Secretary. /• '•. ,:.. :•...'•
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The Grand Lodge Bronze Medallion was presented to four visiting Grand Masters, three from U. S. Jurisdictions, Connecticut, Rhode Island and N e w Hampshire. During his year the Grand Master attended all District Meetings and visited 45 Constituent Lodges. One Nova Scotia Brother was awarded a 70-year bar to go with his 50-year emblem. Two Lodges were constituted and consecrated. The Grand Master visited Annapolis Royal Lodge on November 7, 1962, where he unveiled a tablet which commemorated a historic event. The inscription on the tablet was, "To Commemorate the 225th Anniversary of the Initiation on November 14, 1737 of Major Erasmus James Phillips in Saint John's Lodge, Boston, Massachusetts, and the founding by him at Annapolis Royal in June, 1738, of the First Masonic Lodge on Canadian Soil." A Dispensation for a new Lodge was issued April 15, 1963. The Grand Master recommended to Lodges that "On meeting nights when no work is scheduled, panel discussions should be held." H e added, "It is surprising what talent may be thus revealed even in smaller Lodges." The Grand Master also recommended that Ladies' Nights should be held at least once a year in all Lodges. It was reported that the new Masonic Hall erected for Polaris Lodge No. 114 at Goose Bay, Labrador, would be ready for dedication in June, 1963. A special committee has been appointed to outline a suitable program for the observance of the Centenary of the Grand Lodge in 1969. The following Resolution was adopted, "On all occasions the dignity of the institution should be urged, particularly in the preparation room where all teasing and ridicule should be avoided." ROBERT CLIFFORD LEVY, Grand Master
HAROLD F . SIPPRELL, Grand Secretary
PHILIPPINESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1961-62 J U A N S. A L A N O , Grand Master
Lodges, 120
ESTEBAN MUNARREZ, Grand Secretary
Members, 10,585
Gain, 176
The 46th Annual Communication was held at Manila April 24 to 26, 1962 with 119 Lodges represented and 12 Past Grand Masters and ALFREDO SESE, our Representative, present. Poor health hampered the Grand Master throughout the year and he expressed his great appreciation for help given him when he said, "When you elevated me to the highest position and accorded me the loftiest honor ever endowed to any man, you were aware of my failing health. Only true Masons could have done what you did . . . and so, although impaired now in health, I am happy in spirit, for I am rich in your Fraternal Love." Hon. SALVADOR R . LOBEZ, Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs, was received by the Grand Master as the guest of honor and given a seat in the Grand East. He was the Grand Lodge orator for the Communication. In spite of his physical infirmities, the Grand Master dedicated three Masonic Temples and attended 20 other Masonic meetings during the year. The newly elected Grand Master made a trip to the United States in June of 1961 and called on Lodges in Okinawa and Japan enroute. The Grand Lodge supports a Masonic Hospital for Crippled Children, which was established in 1924. Speaking of it, the Grand Master said, " W e admit only
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children of poor families who cannot afford heavy expense for the treatment of their children. It is a great pleasure to inform you that hundreds and hundreds of children have left the hospital completely cured and will no longer be a liability to the community. Four Fifty-year Gold Pins were awarded during the year. A Committee was named to prepare a program for the celebration of the Grand Lodge's Fiftieth Anniversary. Dispensations were issued this year for the formation of five new Lodges and four were Chartered at this Grand Communication. There are eight DeMolay chapters and two Bethels of Job's Daughters and three Assemblies of the Order of Rainbow for Girls in the Philippines. T h e Grand Lodge Committee on Youth gives aid to these organizations. P.G.M. MAURO BARADI (1953), who has spoken at numerous Masonic functions in the United States, was recently appointed Ambassador to Nigeria and was unable to attend this Grand Communication. The Installation of the new Grand Lodge Officers was open to the public. WILLIAM H . QUASHA, Grand Master
ESTEBAN MUNARRIZ, Grand
Secretary
PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1961-62 Lodges, 16
Members, 1,489
FRANK A. V A N IDERSTINE, Grand Master
N o change in membership FLOYD DRAKE, Grand
Secretary
The 87th Annual Communication was held at Charlottetown June 27, 1962 with 15 Lodges represented and 14 Past Grand Masters and R. O. Y E O , our representative, present. Grand Master JAMES COLE died January 11, 1962 and the year was completed by Deputy Grand Master FRANK A. V A N IDERSTINE. Brother V A N IDERSTLNE was elected Grand Secretary in 1952 and was elected Junior Grand Warden in 1959. The Grand Master of Maine, who was in attendance, was unanimously elected as an Honorary Past Grand Master. Buttons were presented to eight Brethren for having completed fifty years of continuous membership. The Masonic membership in the Jurisdiction remained exactly the same as the pevious year. Forty-seven were raised, three were reinstated and nine affiliated for a total gain of 59. There were 30 deaths during the year, 12 demitted and 17 were suspended for N P D for a total loss of 59. After the death of the Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master visited all Lodges except two. The Deputy Grand Master served as High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons during the year. In spite of the smallness of the Jurisdiction it has an outstanding benevolence record, there being $35,060 in bonds in the Grand Lodge Benevolent Fund and $14,000 in bonds in the Grand Lodge Orphans Fund. The Ladies of the Order of Eastern Star served the annual Grand Lodge dinner at 12:30 p.m. in the banquet hall of the First Baptist Church. The Benevolent Fund Trustees approved a loan of $1,500 from that fund to a Lodge at 5 per cent interest, payable at the rate of $150 per year on the principal, plus interest. FRANK A. V A N IDERSTINE, Grand Master
L FLOYD DRAKE, Grand
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QUEENSLAND—1981-62 J O H N PATERSON, Grand Master
G. H . X'IRBY, Grand Registrar
Quarterly Communications of the Grand Lodge are held each year. The latest report on membership was 37,420, a gain of 229. Five new Lodges were consecrated during the year, six Temples were dedicated and Foundation Stones of two Temples were laid. An Article was adopted that the Board of General Purposes may, at its discretion, grant permission for the admission of an un-naturalized applicant who shall have resided continuously in Queensland for a period of at least iive years. An Article was adopted providing that should the regular meeting of a Lodge fall on Christmas Day, Good Friday or on a Public Holiday, or the day preceding such day, the meeting may be held any day, other than a Sunday, within seven days before or after, at the discretion of the Master. The Grand Lodge maintains a Country Building Fund which loans money for building purposes to Lodges. Grand Lodge Bursaries and Scholarships were awarded to eight boys and three girls, sons and daughters of Masons. ^ The Board of General Purposes considers all petitions and before Lodges can ballot they must have permission from the Board. During the year the Board acted upon 1,884 petitions. Two Brothers were presented 60-year Service Jewels and 31 were presented 50-year Service Jewels the past year. At the end of the year there were 100 residents in the Freemasons' Homes— 60 Masons, 28 widows and six married couples, of whom 32 were patients in the Freemasons' Hospital and 29 patients in the Infirmary. There is a waiting list for vacancies "which is being dealt with as beds become available." A contract has been let for an extension to the Home. There are 34 boys in residence at the Queensland Masonic Home for Boys of which 11 are assisted boys. The Board of Benevolence reported there were many vacant beds and requested Lodge Secretaries to make its advantages known. The Board of General Purposes recommended the adoption of "Summer Dress" in Lodges, between November 1 and March 1. "Brethren attending Lodges may wear Summer Dress consisting of a white long sleeved shirt with collar attached, self-supporting black trousers, black cumberbund, black bow tie, black socks and black shoes. The wearing of a white mess jacket with this dress is optional." JQHN PATERSON, Grand Master
G. H. KIRBY, Grand Registrar
TASMANIA—1962 R T . REV. W . R . BENNETT, Grand Master Lodges, 73
H . A. W I L K I N S O N , Grand Secretary
Members, 8,882
Loss, 18
The 72nd Annual Communication was held at Launceston February 23, 1963 with 72 Lodges represented and our representative, H. B. FOWLER, present. A record for the past 20 years was set when only one Lodge was not represented. A Charter for the formation of a new Lodge was granted and it will be consecrated and installed early in April. The Board of Benevolence reported granting assistance to 28 widows and dependents of decreased Masons and 11 Brethren. The Board stated a portion of the assistance was in the nature of "Christmas Cheer."
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The Grand Inspector of Lodges reported he had visited all Craft Lodges including Lodge Flinders on Flinders Island. He stated the Degree work has been well and sincerely carried out and in accordance with the Ritual. He added "In Country Lodges and smaller city Lodges a very homely atmosphere prevails and it is apparent that Brethren are very closely connected in their private lives as well as in Lodge." The Grand Inspector of Lodges of the Northwest remarked, "It is pleasing to note that Masonic Dress has improved during the year. Masonic Church Services are held, I understand, by all Lodges and are well attended. Late starting is still a worrry and the Master and Director should make every endeavor to commence at the appointed time." RT. REV. W . B . BENNETT, Grand Master
H. A. WILKINSON, Grand Secretary
TURKEY—1962 Most of the Proceedings of the Turkish Grand Lodge Communication was printed in the Turkish language. However, part of it was translated into English, including the following: The first Turkish Mason known to the history of the Craft was SAIT TCHELEBI, initiated in 1721 in a French Lodge working at Galata, Istanbul. It was the first Lodge ever erected within the Ottoman Empire and was closed down by orders of a Sultan, who apparently felt scared of his security. A story in the St. James Evening Post (England) of May 24, 1738 stated, "We hear from Constantinople that the Lodges at Smyrna and Aleppo are greatly increased and that several Turks of distinction have been admitted to them." Early Turkish Lodges worked under auspices of various Grand Lodges, namely Scotland, England, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Greece and Egypt, as there was no national Freemasonry in Turkey until the Turkish Reformation some 200 years later. The cream of the Turkish intellectuals had been gradually joining these foreign Lodges and soon, with the advent of the Crimean W a r (1853-56) had begun to exercise quite an influence over the political life of the Turkish Nation. Sultan ABDULHAMED II, surnamed the RED (1876-1909) took harsh measures against Turkish subjects who were suspected of being Masons and many were exiled. The proclamation of the Turkish Constitution in 1908 brought an end to absolute monarchy in Turkey and "Young Turks," who had secretly belonged to Masonic Lodges were able to come out in the open as members. Between 1909 and 1935 there were erected as many as 65 Lodges within Turkey. By 1935, however, the number had dwindled to 31 and 25 of them carried out their labors in the Turkish language. On December 16, 1956 the Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Turkey was constituted. At present there are 36 Lodges and 2,900 Masons in Turkey, of which 27 are conducted in the Turkish language.
VICTORIA—1962 Sir DALLAS BROOKS, Grand Master C. W . DAVIS, Grand Secretary Lodges, 808 Members, 117,909 Gain, 187 Quarterly Communications are held in March, June, September and December, and attendances were 1,650, 637, 633 and 1,104 respectively. Our Grand' Representative, Rev. C. T. F. Gov, gave a tribute to retiring Grand Master Sr. DALLAS BROOKS, who had served in that capacity since April 24,
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1951. H e was presented with a Past Master's Jewel and a jeweled brooch was presented to his wife. Five new Lodges were consecrated during the year of 1961. A new officer was added to the Grand Lodge List, that of Director of Music. A new dress was established for the Grand Lodge Choristers when they appear before the Grand Lodge and at Subordinate Lodge meetings. They "shall wear collars of Maroon Ribbon four inches broad, with silver braid a quarter of an inch wide in the centre." The Grand Lodge of Victoria has had a loss of membership in only six years since its formation in 1888. During that time the Grand Lodge has had 20 Grand Masters of which Sir DALLAS BROOKS served the longest, 13 years. At the Freemasons' Hospital 2,536 patients were treated. Of these, 1,920 were from the metropolitan area and 616 from the country. The daily average number of patients was 93 and about 64 per cent were Masonic patients. A total of 2 , l 4 l operations were performed, of which 1,365 were major and 776 were minor. Rev. C. T. F. GoY, Pro Grand Master and our Representative, addressed the Grand Lodge at its June meeting in the absence of the Grand Master. He talked at length about the behavior of Masons and summed up by stating, "If I were the Master of a Lodge in which bad language was used—sad to relate we do occasionally hear of this—I would quote these words: 'The Craftsmen are to avoid all ill language, and to behave themselves courteously, within and without the Lodge.' You may enjoy yourselves with innocent mirth, treating one another according to ability, but avoiding all excess, or forcing any Brother to eat or drink beyond his inclination, or hindering him from going when his occasions call him." The Grand Lodge has a Building Committee to assist Lodges with any building projects they might enter into. E. HUGHES, Grand Master
C. W . DAVIS, Grand Secretary
WESTERN AUSTRALIA—1961-62 Sir CHARLES GAIRDNER as Grand Master Lodges, 318
Members,'22,235
N . J. M U N R O , Grand Secretary Loss, 183
The Grand Lodge holds Quarterly Grand Communications. JAMES LEONARD ROSSITER, Grand Master, died during the year after serving four years and four months. One Lodge celebrated its 50th Anniversary and another its 75th. Two Lodges have memberships of 142, the highest in the Grand Jurisdiction. Only 32 Lodges have a membership of 100 or more. A survey of Lodges showed that City Lodges had an average attendance of 50 per cent of their membership while Country Lodges had an average of 53 per cent. •, Most Western Australia Lodges reported they held plarmed social activities, intended to "promote a harmonious family spirit among members and at the same time to represent in some way our appreciation of the willing and generous services rendered by our womenfolk." The Foundation Stone of the Scarborough District Masonic Hall.was laid by the Grand Lodge. Lodges ^ e r e contacted to secure their views on some kind of a Masonic Home. Replies were received from about 300" Lodges and-approximately 92 per
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cent strongly favored some form of assistance, with Flats or Cottage Homes preferred to an Institutional Home. A petition for the formation of a new Lodge was approved. The Grand Lodge traded in its 4-year old automobile on a new one "with automatic transmission." In February of 1929 the Grand Lodge resolved "No Freemason of this Jurisdiction shall be permitted to attend any meeting of or be a member of the Order of Eastern Star, and no meeting of the Order of the Eastern Star shall be permitted in any Lodge Room." The violation of the Resolution was reported to the Board of General Purposes which reported the "Regulation being brought to the notice of the Brother concerned, he made a full and final renunciation of his connection with the Order of the Eastern Star." Sir CHARLES GAIRDNER, Grand Master
N . J. M U N R O , Grand Secretary
INDEX Addresses M.-. W.-. Ben W . Graybill David Zorub M . ' . W . ' . Frederick Von Son M.-. W / . Charles S. McGinness, Memorial . -
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25
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DeMoIay
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Distinguished Visitors Presented District Deputy Grand Masters Districts, Lodges Comprising, and Map Fifty Year Members Gifts From Corner Stone Lodge Grand Lodge Officers At Annual Communication Election of Installation of List of Grand Lodge Special Communications Grand Lodges and Grand Secretaries American Foreign Grand Master, M.". W.". Ben W. Graybill Address Banquet Biography Portrait Visitations and Itinerary Grand Representatives Appointed Near Kansas Near other Grand Lodges
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5 149 _ 149 4 and Back Cover 79 200 201 24 33, 128 155 3 28, 37 26 205 203
Lodge Halls, Location of
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Past Grand Masters Association
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Past Grand Masters and Grand Officers At Annual Communication Deceased — Living -
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Reports Committees on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D Correspondence Credentials Finance Foreign Relations Jurisprudence Masonic Education Necrology Public Schools Reports of Grand Officers Ritualistic Work Temple Building and Remodeling Trials and Punishments Council of Administration Grand Secretary Grand Treasurer Secretary of Masonic Home Board Superintendent of Masonic Home
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Review of Other Jurisdictions
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Smoky Valley Lodge U. D. Instituted Chartered
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Special Communications of Grand Lodge
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Special Dispensations Granted
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St. John's Day Celebrations Text Books for Philippines
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M. . W. . GRAND LODGE OF A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS 1964 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS On Credentials: W.'. FLORAN A . RODGERS, Wichita No. 99, P. O. Box 707, Wichita W.'. ROBERT P. WILHITE, Larncd No. 167, 408 W. 6th St.. Larned W.'. AMOS CAPREZ, Blue Hill No. 198, Waldo W.'. MERLIN L. PETERSON, Corner Stone No. 219, Little River W.'. DAMON M. GRIMES, Paola No. 37, R. F. D. No. 4, Paola On Reports of Grand Officers; W.'. RICHARD J. BELLMAN, Winfield No. 110, 1520 MiUington Rd., Winfield W.'. WILLIAM E . COOK, Old Mission No. 153, 5001 W. 63rd. Terr., Prairie Village W . ' . D A R R E L V. MEAD, Hutchinson No. 445, 517 E. 3rd St., Hutchinson W.'. ROBERT C . MENGES, Benevolent No. 98, 804 Kuney, Abilene W . ' . I G L E N N W . VINCENT, Windom No. 276, P . O . Box 25. Windom On Finance: W.'. KENNETH W . SHREVE, Bestor G. Brown No. 433, 626 S. St. Clair, Wichita W.'. DALE RAWLINGS, Henri No. 190. Tonganoxie W.'. LELAND G . DENTON, Orient No. 51, P. O. Box 946, Topeka W.'. HENRY PARKINSON. Anthem No. 284, P. O. Box 188. Scott City W.'. PHIL MCCRACKEN. Ottawa No. 18, 731 Ash, Ottawa On Jurisprudence: W.'. JAMES E. TAYLOR, Sharon Springs No. 417. Sharon Springs W.'. WILLIAM T . SCHLICHTER, Clay Cener No. 134, 40} Washington, Clay Center W.'. ELDON E . MEIGS, Kilwinning No. 265, R. F. D. No. 2 Lake Road. Pratt W.'. SAM KAPLAN, Hiram No. 68. 510 Delaware Street, Leavenworth W.'. WILLIAM S. REECE, Bestor G. Brown No. 433, 408 S. Water, Apt. K, Wichita 67202 On Ritualistic W o r k : M.'. W.'. BRUCE NEWTON, Albert Pike No. 303, 328 E. First Street, Wichita W.'. MARCELLUS G . Boss, Prudence No. 100. Columbus W.'. TAYLOR F . CUSTER, Overland Park No. 436, 8912 Cherokee Lane, Leawood On T r i a l s and P u n i s h m e n t s : W.'. WILLIAM J. YOTTER, Leoti No. 340, Leoti W.'. HAZEN T . SHAEFFER, Active No. 158, 1706 N. 2nd Street, Atchison W.'. FRANK M . YEOMAN. Ninnescah No. 230. P. O. Box 309, Kingman W.'. HERBERT N . HOLLAND, Russell No. 177. 6I8I/2 Main, Russell W.". ROSCOE W . GRAVES. Emporia No. 12, Emporia State Bank, BIdg.. Emporia On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D.: W.'. JOHN BENGEL. Fortitude No. 107. 600 Riley, Independence W.'. ALVIN E . HAUSERMAN, Union No. 7, 515 W. 7th St.. Junction City W.'. FLOYD H . COFFMAN, Ottawa No. 18, Court House, Ottawa On Correspondence: M.'. W.'. FLOYD S. ECORD, Burlington No. 66. Burlington On Foreign Relations: M.'. W.'. CLAUD F . YOUNG, Rising Sun No. 8, 1733 16th N . W . , Washington, D.C. 20009 W . ' . J O H N D . CUNNINGHAM. Norton No. 199, 309 W. Wilberforce, Norton M.'. W.'. JAMES H . TRICE, Delta No. 77, 400 N. Main, Medicine Lodge On Masonic E d u c a t i o n : W.'. ROBERT E . FERGUSON, Marysville No. 91, 700 N . 12th St.. Marysville W.'. RALPH J. POSTLETHWAIT. JR., Valley Center No. 364, 715 W. 61st St.. N . Wichita W.'. RONALD A. HUMMER, Tyrian No. 246, 130 Stevens Avenue, Garden City W.'. RICHARD W . FARRIS, Delphian No. 44, iGarnett W.'. DURWARD C. DANIELSON, Lafayette No. 16, 223 N. 14th, Manhattan On Public Schools: W.'. MARION R . SUMNER, Trinity No. 313, 1504 S. Ridge Road. Wichita 67209 W.'. If/ALTER H. BERGER, Lebanon No. 221, Scandia W.'. RALPH H . BARKER, Spring Hill No. 56, P. O. Box 43, Hillsdale W.'. CLARENCE E . RHODUS, Wyandotte No. 3, 717 N . 8th. Kansas City W.'. ROBERT H . ARNOLD, Alma No. 161, Alma On Temple Building and Remodeling: R.'. W.'. OWEN E. HODGSON, Salina No. 60, 660 Highland, Salina R.'. W.'. WILLIAM E . MONTGOMERY. Syracuse No. 309, P. O. Box HH. Syracuse R.'. W.'. WILLIAM E . BRADFORD, Lyra No. 256, First National Bank BIdg., Wamego W.'. THOMAS C . RAUM, J R . , Albert Pike No. 303, 1560 N . Athenian, Wichita W.'. FRED E . PECHIN, Derby No. 365, 3945 Ross Parkway, Wichita 67210 On Necrology: W.'. ALBERT B . MARTIN, Lawrence No. 6, 734 Randolph, Topeka
SPECIAL COMMITTEE On Church-Lodge Relationship: Bro. FORREST D , HAGGARD, Old Mission No. 153, 7600 W . 75th, Overland Park Bro. MAURICE E. GORDON, Hoisington No. 331, Southwestern College, Winfield W.'. ROBERT P. STARBUCK, Hiram No. 68, 8813 Benson Dr., Overland Park M.'. W.'. BEN W . GRAYBILL, Old Mission No. 153, Box 6, Shawnee Mission W.'. HAROLD L. ELMQUIST, Lindsborg No. 397, Box 470, Lindsborg
M . . AV. . GRAND LODGE A. F. & A- M. OF KANSAS GRAND OFFICERS FOR 1964 M . ' . W . ' . A R T H U R C . HODGSON, Grand Master, Corner Stone No. 219, Box 529, Lyons. R.'. W . ' . O W E N E . HODGSON, Deputy 660 Highland Ave., Salina.
Grand Master, Salina No. 60,
R . ' . W . ' . W I L L I A M R . MONTGOMERY, Grand Senior Warden, No. 309, Box H H , Syracuse. R.'. W . ' . W I L L I A M E . BRADFORD, Gratid junior McLouth, residence, Wamego.
Syracuse
Warden, Lyra No. 256.
R.'. W . ' . FLOYD A. PALMER, Grand Treasurer, Fortitude No. 107, Box 215, Independence. M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S , Grand 137, BOX 1217, Topeka.
Secretary,
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W . ' . MILLARD H . MARSHALL, Grand Chaplain, Corner Stone No. 219, Little River. W . ' . THOMAS C . RAUM, J R . , Grand Senior Deacon, No. 303, 1560 N . Athenian, Wichita. W . ' . M E L B U R N C . BARNES, Grand junior N o . 95, 725 N . 10th, Fredonia.
Deacon,
Albert Pike Constellation
W . ' . L E O W . REID, Grand Marshal, Reno No. 140, 3215 Meadow Lane Dr., Hutchinson. W . ' . A R T H U R M . WILLIAMS, Grand Sivord Bearer, Crescent N o . 133, Box 15, Arkansas City. W . ' . OSCAR D E L L SMITH, Grand Senior Steward,
Olathe N o . 19,
802 E. Poplar, Olathe. W . ' . J. FRED WILLIAMSON, Grand junior Steward, Royal No. 192, 113 N . St. John, Lyons. W . ' . E . ELMER J O H N S O N , Grand Pursuivant, 11505 W . 61st Terrace, Shawnee. W . ' . THOMAS L . FRANCIS, Grand Tyler, Market, Wichita.
Shawnee No. 54,
York N o . 57, 837 N .
W . ' . H . JACKSON STATON, Asst. Grand Tyler, Ionic N o . 254, Box 244, St. John. W . ' . CHARLES D . GALLIPEAU, Grand Lecturer, Wyandotte N o . 3, 2627 N . 43rd, Kansas City 66104.
TIME AND PLACE OF MEETINGâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1965 The One Hundred and Ninth Annual Communication of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas will be held in the City of Wichita, Kansas, beginning at 9:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 10 and concluding Thursday, March 11, A. D. 1965, A. L. 5965.